Autism Recovery Telesummit
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Presented by Amy Hull Brown, HHP, NC, HC
Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
• Certified Nutritional Consultant
• Certified Health Coach
• Certified Natural Foods Chef
• Certified Raw Food Instructor
• Certified Veggiecation® Educator
• Certified GAPSTM Practitioner
• Certified EAV Technician
• Certified Biotherapeutic Drainage® Practitioner
• Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
• Recovered twin sons diagnosed with autism using dietary interventions,
biomedical treatment & integrative holistic health approach
• Holistic Health & Wellness Practice – individualized approach, work with clients by
phone & email
• WellAmy.com - online store & resource center for allergen-free, toxin-free products &
autism information
Autism Recovery Telesummit
What is Autism?
Digestive System
Immune System
Detoxification System
Neurological System
Holistic Perspective Conventional Perspective
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Leaky Gut Syndrome“All Disease Begins in the Gut” ~ Hippocrates
Digestive System
Immune System
Detoxification System
Holistic Perspective:
• Reduce exposure to foods perceived as “toxins” by the immune
system
• Be intentional in healing the gut lining
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Basics of Macronutrients in Food
ProteinsHealthy
muscles/organs/tissues
Act as enzymes: chemical reactions, cell signaling
FatsHormones & healthy nervous
system
CarbohydratesEnergy for body
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Create a Dietary Roadmap
4 Steps to Implement Roadmap:
* Best Practices for All Diets
* Lab Testing
* Select a Diet based on Symptoms & Test Results
* Tips to Successfully Implement New Diet
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Step #1:
Best Practices for All Diets
Autism Recovery Telesummit
5 Best Practices for All Diets
1. Avoid Artificial Ingredients
2. Avoid GMOs
3. Buy Organic to Reduce Exposure to Toxins
4. Determine Blood Type
5. Determine Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Autism Recovery Telesummit
#1 – Avoid Artificial Ingredients
Man-made, synthetic ingredients from petroleum-based chemicals
• Used as lower-cost substitute for natural ingredients
• Enable products to have a longer shelf life
Dr. Ben Feingold – Pediatric allergist in California (1899 – 1982)
The Feingold Diet – ADHD, asthma, autism, headaches
• Colors & Dyes: FD&C Blue 1 & 2, Red 3 & 40, Green 3, Yellow 5 & 6
• Flavors: Aspartame (NutraSweet), Saccharin (Sweet’N Low), Sucralose (Splenda), High
Fructose Corn Syrup
• Preservatives: BHA, BHT, TBHQ, nitrites, nitrates, sodium benzoate
Autism Recovery Telesummit
#2 – Avoid GMO FoodsGenetically modified crops = Herbicide & Pesticide resistant
Jeffrey Smith: www.responsibletechnology.org
Dr. Stephanie Seneff: Senior Research Scientist @ MIT
Sugar Beets (95% of US) - HC Squash / Zucchini - PC
Soybeans (94% of US) – HC & PC Apples (2015)
Canola (90% of US) - HC Potato - PC
Cotton (90% of US) – PC Rice* (2015-2016)
Corn (88% of US) – HC & PC Sugarcane - PC
Papaya (Hawaii) - PC Flax*
Alfalfa – HC Wheat*
*concern due to possible cross-contamination from other GMO crops
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Example – Avoid Artificial Ingredients & GMOs
vs.
Whole grain corn, sugar, whole grain oats, corn
syrup, canola and/or rice bran oil, pear puree
concentrate, salt, corn starch, corn bran,
trisodium phosphate, natural flavor, color (Red 40,
Yellow 6, Blue 1 & other color added), sodium
citrate, Vitamin E, BHT, & ascorbic acid, vitamins
Gluten free flour mix (rice, wholegrain sorghum &
non-GMO corn), cane sugar, psyllium, natural
colors (turmeric, fermented rice powder, gardenia
flower extract, sweet potato extract), rice bran
extract, tricalciuim phosphate, salt, natural fruit flavor,
vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid)
Autism Recovery Telesummit
#3 – Buy Organic to Reduce Exposure to Toxins
Organic produce = non-GMO &
toxic pesticides not used
• Environmental Working Group: www.ewg.org
Organic meats = Feed supply is non-GMO & animals hormone-free
Autism Recovery Telesummit
#4 – Determine Blood TypeFour Blood Types: O, A, B and AB
Dr. Peter D’Adamo: www.dadamo.com
* Chemical reactions occur based on blood type and the foods you eat. The wrong foods can create gut lining inflammation and immune system reactions.
Autism Recovery Telesummit
#5 – Determine Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Food Allergy (IgE) Food Sensitivity (IgG)
• Adverse immune response to a food
protein that causes production of
immunoglobin (IgE) antibodies
• Adverse reaction to food that does not
produce IgE antibodies (but immune
system might produce IgA, IgD, IgG or
IgM antibodies)
Types of Food Reactions:
• Anaphylaxis - severe impairment of respiratory and circulatory systems (estimated each year to account for 30,000 emergency room visits, 2,000
hospitalizations, 150 deaths; most effective treatment - epinephrine)
• Upper respiratory – inflammation of esophagus, nasal congestion, hoarse
voice, wheezing, shortness of breath
• Skin reactions – hives, eczema, itching, swelling
• Digestive – vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain/cramps, diarrhea,
constipation
• Mental – lightheadedness, fainting, inability to concentrate or focus, brain
fog, neurological impairment
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Step #2:
Lab Testing
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Lab Testing
1. Gluten / Casein Peptides Test – opiate receptors in brain
2. IgG Food Sensitivity Testing
3. Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) – bacteria, yeast
4. Organic Acid Test (OAT) – oxalates, neurotransmitters
5. Cerebral Folate Deficiency
6. Genetic / DNA Methylation Testing (SNPs)
7. Phenolic Testing
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Lab Testing - IgG Food Sensitivities
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Lab Testing - IgG Food Sensitivities
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Lab Testing - IgG Food Sensitivities
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Step #3:
Select a Diet based on
Symptoms & Test Results
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Select a Diet – Symptoms & Test Results
Things to keep in mind:
*Each diet has its list of “dos” and “don’ts” to serve a general
population with the same general symptoms.
* It’s okay to modify the “dos” and “don’ts” to create a customized
diet that best fits your child’s health issues.
*The “best” diet for your child will take into account not only
symptoms but also test results which are unique to him/her and
will vary over time.
*Work with a nutritionist or health professional familiar with your
child’s test results to create the “best” diet.
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Basics of Macronutrients in Food
Proteins- Amino Acids
- Peptides
Fats- Saturated
- Unsaturated
Carbohydrates
- Simple - Complex
- Fiber
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Gluten/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet or
Gluten/Casein/Soy Free (GFCFSF) Diet
Gluten = protein found in wheat, barley, rye & triticale(possible cross contamination with other grains)
Casein = protein found in mammal-sourced milk products
Soy = similar in peptide structure to gluten & casein
Gluten-Free products must test to < 20ppm; 3rd party certification logos
tested to < 10ppm (GFCO) or 5ppm (CSA)
Vegan products are naturally casein-free but may contain soy
Top 8 allergens (wheat, milk, soy) – must be clearly identified on
packaging although not required to list potential for cross-
contamination
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Basics of Macronutrients in Food
Proteins- Amino Acids
- Peptides
Fats- Saturated
- Unsaturated
Carbohydrates
- Simple (Mono)- Complex (Di, Poly)
- Fiber
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)Developed by Dr. Sidney Haas, a pediatrician who focused on celiac disease (1870-1964), then popularized by Elaine Gottschall who used diet to treat daughter with ulcerative colitis
Simple carbohydrates (monosaccharides) are allowed:
* Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, some Dairy (aged), Nuts, Legumes, Spices, Honey
Eliminates complex carbohydrates that feed overgrowth of yeast & pathogenic bacteria
Focus on grain-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, starch-free, and unprocessed foods
IBS, IBD, celiacs, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, diverticulitis, cystic fibrosis, chronic diarrhea & autism
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Low FODMAPS DietDeveloped for IBS and other digestive disorders (symptoms: abdominal pain, gas/wind, bloating, changed bowel habits from diarrhea to constipation)
FODMAPS: Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols
Short chain carbohydrates poorly absorbed in the small intestines and rapidly fermented by bacteria in gut which produce gas
Not Allowed:
* Some Fruits: apples, apricots, blackberries, canned fruit, cherries, dried fruit, fruit juice, mango, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, watermelon
* Some Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower, garlic, legumes (baked beans, lentils, kidney beans), mushrooms, onion, snap peas
* Some Sugars: agave, hard candies, high fructose corn syrup, honey, inulin, sugar-free gum
* Some Dairy: cream, custard, ice cream, milk, soft cheese, yogurts
* Some Grains: barley, rye, wheat
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Basics of Macronutrients in Food
Proteins- Amino Acids
- Peptides
Fats- Saturated
- Unsaturated
Carbohydrates
- Simple (Mono)- Complex (Di, Poly)
- Fiber
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Paleo, Stone Age, Primal, Ketogenic Diets
Dr. Richard Mackarness (1958) &
Dr. Robert Atkins (1972) popularized low carb diet
Low carb (grain-free, sugar-free), high protein, high fat
*Helpful for seizures
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Gut & Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS),
Body Ecology Diet (BED) or Nourishing Traditions
GAPS (Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride), BED (Donna Gates),
Nourishing Traditions (Sally Fallon Morrell)
Diet focuses on healing the gut lining with traditional
cooking and lifestyle practices:
* Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kombucha, probiotics, kefir, yogurt) to
encourage growth of beneficial bacteria
* Organic grass-fed meats & byproducts (bone broth, raw milk, ghee)
* Healthy fatty acids: Omega 3s (cod liver oil) & MCT (coconut butter/oil)
* Nut butters, raw honey, sprouted flours
* Detoxification modalities: baths with epsom salts & baking soda,
avoidance of harmful chemicals, coffee enemas
* Less emphasis on beans and slower introduction of dairy
Autism Recovery Telesummit
CBS Mutation & Low Sulfur / Low Thiol Diet
Dr. Amy Yasko & Dr. S. Jill James
Based on genetic mutations that affect the transsulfuration pathway
Stress & cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) enzyme mutation can lead to
excess sulfur, high levels of ammonia & reduction in ATP production
Sulfur is a monothiol which means in excess it can attach to heavy
metals and prevent excretion from the body
* Diet: 80% fat (coconut, ghee, cod liver oil, fish oil, seeds, animal
stock, almond milk), 10% carbohydrate, 10% protein
* Remove high-sulfur foods & supplements:
* Garlic, onion, cruciferous vegetables, eggs, legumes & all protein-rich
dairy, heavy metal chelators (DMSA, DMPS, EDTA), epsom salt baths,
supplements (L-taurine, L-cysteine, glutathione, NAC, ALA)
* Beneficial: liposomal vitamin C, dandelion, parsley, chlorophyll,
kombucha, coconut, yucca, bentonite clay, activated charcoal
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Low Oxalate Diet (LOD)Diet for those at high risk of developing kidney stones
Oxalates found in plants bind with calcium to form crystals/stones
but can also trap heavy metals in tissues
Limit dietary intake of foods naturally high in oxalates:
• Some Nuts & Seeds: almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, sesame
seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts
• Some Fruits: blackberries, blueberries, figs, grapes, strawberries,
tangerines
• Some Vegetables: beets, celery, green beans, spinach, sweet potatoes
• Some Spices: ground cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, chocolate
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Food Chemical Intolerance Diet -
Salicylates, Amines, Glutamates, Phenolics, Excitotoxins
FAILSAFE or Glutamate-Aspartate Restricted Diet (GARD)
Dr. Russell Blaylock, neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Feingold & Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia
Chemicals naturally occurring in foods that create gut inflammation, headaches, hormonal imbalances, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, neurological & neurotransmitter imbalance, seizures
* Some Fruit: apples, avocado, berries, cherries, citrus (grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, tangelo), dried fruit, figs, grapes, pineapple, plums, overripe fruit, red/blue/purple fruit
* Some Vegetables: bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, garlic, mushrooms, olives, onion, peas, pickled vegetables, red/blue/purple vegetables, seaweed, spinach, tomato
* Some Meats & Dairy: aged cheeses & meats, skin of chicken
* Some Nuts & Seeds: almost all nuts & seeds except cashews & poppy seeds
* Some Fats & Oils: avocado, coconut, olive, peanut, sesame
* MSG, wheat, corn, casein, soy protein, whey, anything “glutamate/glutamic acid” or “caseinate”, most things “hydrolyzed”, “enzyme modified”, “protein”, “protease”, “amino acids”, carrageenan, citric Acid, low fat/no fat, maltodextrin, pectin, soy sauce, vegetable protein, yeast (nutrient, extract, food, autolyzed), aspartame
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Step #4:
Successfully Implement New Diet
Autism Recovery Telesummit
7 Steps for New Diet Success1. Create a Food Journal
List all foods, snacks & beverages consumed in a
typical week.
2. Get to Know your New DietUnderstand the ins and outs – websites, diet-specific
books, social media, blogs, apps, cookbooks, work
with nutritionist.
3. Read Food LabelsUnderstand what each ingredient contains, look for
certification labels, allergen statements, contact
manufacturer.
4. Take One Step at a TimeStart with one meal at a time, focus on one
ingredient at a time, remove by diluting.
5. Add in Dietary SupportsNutritional supplements, Digestive enzymes,
Probiotics, Omega 3s
6. Add in Detox SupportActivated charcoal, Liver support
7. Evaluate ResultsTrack dietary changes and positive and negative
reactions. Evaluate progress after 12 weeks.
Fruity Cheerios
Bisquik Pancake Mix
2% Milk
xx
x
Tropic O’s
1-2-3 Gluten Free Pancake Mix
Almond Milk
Started with milk-
free breakfast
options.
Formed stools.
Skin looks better.
A little resistant
to dietary
changes.
Autism Recovery Telesummit
Individualized Approach to Healing
Utilize various healing tools: diet, nutritional support,
organ support/drainage, detoxification, herbal &
homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy
Work with clients by phone & e-mail
Get a $50 discount off initial consultation fee for attending
the Autism Recovery Telesummit
E-mail: [email protected]