1. The newest and certainly the least expensive "brain training" method is the Bate Neuroliminal Brain Wave Training system.  This has now been shown to be an excellent inexpensive alternate to expensive EEG biofeedback training.  Results are very similar to EEG biofeedback/Neurofeedback (EEGBF/NFB).  At a fraction of the cost of EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback/NFB), it certainly offers a better alternative to Ritalin and other dangerous drugs for mid and low income families who simply cannot afford EEG Biofeedback/NFB.  Dr Bate's Home Page


2. Since allergens are almost always part of all "brain problems", there's a simple and free (except for some detective work) way to detect this.  Even if you use the Neuroliminal Training or Neurofeedback Training, this is a good idea!  Check out Dr Bate's FREE Caveman Diet and pulse test at Allergy Test.


3. For the ADD to Autism continuum, there is a good possibility that mercury used in infant or childhood vaccines (or other toxic minerals) may be the real underlying problem.  These mineral toxins MUST be chelated out of the body.  There are various old and new methods of doing this:
   
   
   • Vitamin C in large doses.  This has two advantages;  it's relatively cheap, and it's good for overall health.  In my former practice, I used it with excellent success.  In general, it is very safe, unless the patient has an allergy to corn (not that unusual).  For smaller children, I would recommend 1 gram (1000 mg) at each meal per 40 pounds per child.  Overdosing only causes diarrea, and it might be necessary to work up to this amount if such occurs.
     If a corn allergy is suspected, then use Calcium Ascorbate, either in powder or pill form.
   
   
   • The newer, and faster method (and more expensive) is Zeolite in liquid form.  This is actually a form of lava rock that is very porous, and this porosity actually attracts heavy metals (mercury, lead, copper, etc) binds to it, and carries it out via the urine/kidney pathway. The reports are excellent, but it's marketed by a sort of MultiLevelMarketing scheme that makes it more expensive. Base retail price is about $50, but if you become a distributor, it drops to $33 or so. You can get more details by Googling "zeolite".
   
   
   • There's a (new to me) supplement specifically designed to raise Glutathione levels in the body.  Glutathione is a natural combination of amino acids that is a powerful anti-oxident with several interesting features:
     • Glutathione detoxifies the body by taking poisons, including mercury and other toxic minerals out.  (Similar to chelation effect, but all toxins, not just minerals.)
     • It is a major part of the immune system often overlooked by scientists.
     • It's not absorbed well when taken as a direct supplement.  This is important as there are many such supplements that contain glutathione
     • Low levels of glutathione are found in all autistic children, as well as many other sick or toxic persons.  This explains why hair, blood, and urine tests of mercury (and other minerals) do not reflect what is stored in the body.
   • Price of supplement program - $85 for a 28 day supply.  For more details Maxgxl. 
   
   
4. There is a company that advocates a special "Body Ecology Diet", that has had good success with autism and virtually all other health issues.  It includes many products designed to effectively make the human body work better and more efficiently.  It includes some very good probiotics as well as others that help get rid of yeast overgrowth contribution "Leaky Gut Syndrome". For more information Body Ecology.
   
   
5. What do digestive enzymes have to do with ADD/ADHD and autism?  Well, one theory is that a "leaky" gut makes for more allergy/sensitivity, and these enzymes break down the food better.  Tthis has helped many ADD/ADHD as well as autistic persons.
   • there is a bulletin board sponsored by a Kirkman Labs that has special digestive enzymes.  Join at: enzymesandautism@yahoogroups.com.
     
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   • Another company that has an excellent line of enzymes is New Beginnings.  In addition to the enzymes, they have a lot of Gluten/Casein Free Nutritional Suppplements, and a "purified source" of chloresterol (see below).
     
     
6. At the Orlando conference, I learned that many autistics have low choresterol, and supplementing with two egg yolks a day may improve many symptoms.   This is certainly easy and cheap to try.  If the person has an allergy to eggs (not uncommon), then a "purified" choresterol may be obtained from the New Beginnings supplier above.


7. For autistic (and ADD/ADHD) children, there's a lot of evidence that a gluten free and dairy free diet can help considerably.  I would recommend trying this diet for a few weeks to see if it helps, particularly with the ADD-autism spectrum.  (Google "gfcf" for research).


8. The latest research also shows that supplementing with fish oil can dramatically improve the ADD-Autism set of problems.  I use the salmon fish oil from Our Health Co-op  This web based health food store is one of the best for both quality and pricing I've found.  (I have no financial interest in this company or Solgar, but I do buy several supplements from them.)


9. There's a new drug therapy called LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone).  While it is a drug, it seems that in low doses, it can significantly decrease many disease problems (symptoms) in autism, HIV/Aids, cancers, etc.  For more informationNaltrexone   Some good results for autistics have been reported.


10. Another new nutritional "therapy" consists of supplemental glyconutrients.  A company called Mannotech is marketing these by an MLM (which I hate), and they apparently are helping with some ADD-Autism symptoms.  For more details on glyconutrients - a new found essential nutrient - check out Glyconutrients.


11. There's also a therapy technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) that has also shown some good results with ADD/ADHD, depression, etc.  This was put together by Gary Craig, and his website containing lots of free and almost free information may be found at EFT


12. Some have had good results with NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique). However, results are mixed, and Dr Nambudripad has been unhappy with many practitioners who do not follow her technique carefully.  There is further information at NAET


13. There's a system similar to NAET called Bioset.  There's a book "Food Allergy Cure", by Dr. Ellen Cutler, which explains about using Bioset to remove allergies.  This can also be done at home as the book explains "How To".  Check your local library and see if they can order it for you, or you can probably get it from Amazon.com.


14. There is another website that features special testing of the "learning" ability of an individual.  This is based in New Zealand, and they report some success with ADD/ADHD as well.  Check it out at CreativeLearningCentre.com


15. Finally, one of the oldest, cheapest, and effective "remedies" of all - magnesium!  It's been known for years as the "calming chemical".  In our culture we seldom get enough, and this deficiency may cause many mental problems.  It's pretty safe as if you overdose, (like vitamin C) you get diarrea!).  Milk of Magnesia and Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulphide) are two very old products that are often overlooked today . For autistic and ADHD children in particular, try baths using Epsom Salts.  It's helped a lot of kids and adults.  I prefer Magnesium Citrate daily for supplemental use.

The following are websites that offer advice on ADD/ADHD/Autism relief with food and environmental searches:

http://www.glutenfree.com/autism.htm
http://www.autism.firman.btinternet.co.uk/
http://www.autismndi.com/
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/EnzymeUpdate.htm
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/autismandenzymes.htm
http://www.asdcentral.org/html/diet.html

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