Learn about the connection between inflammation and autism in this audio interview of Maria Rickert Hong by Lynette Louise, host of “A New Spin on Autism”.
FLAME RETARDANTS DECREASE NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION
Brominated flame retardants are neurotoxic and are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD and SPD.
“This study is one of few studies and so far the largest one investigating the neurobehavioral effects of brominated flame retardants in humans.
Consistently with experimental animal data, PBDE (flame retardant) exposure was associated with changes in the motor function and the serum levels of the thyroid hormones.” Read more…
SOURCE: Environmental Health Journal
Hypothyroidism and Autism
Hypothyroidism and autism: 70-80% of children with autism, developmental delays, ADHD, SPD, PDD-NOS are hypothyroid. Dr. Raphael Kellman, a holistic endocrinologist, says that the typical TSH test misses an underactive thyroid. Instead, he recommends a TRH test. Watch the video…
AUTISM AND ANEMIA
Autistic children under the age of 6 tend to be more anemic than their older counterparts. This may have something to do malabsorption and a less-mature gastrointestinal tract. Read more…
SOURCE: Questioning Answers