Importance of Nutrition in Autism and benefits of Biomedical intervention in the management of Autism by Dr (Mrs.) Izuwah Doris

Importance of Nutrition in Autism and benefits of Biomedical intervention in the management of Autism

by

Dr (Mrs.) Izuwah Doris25th June , 20111AUTISMAutism, a neurodevelopemental disorder affects childrens ability to

1. Communicate/speak,

2. Relate as a social being

3.Play appropriately with toys and they also have various repetitive behavioural2Secondary medical featuresSeizures (-30 %+), Cognitive deficitsSensorimotor abnormalitiesSavant skillsImmune impairmentsGastrointestinal distress (50-75%)Food allergies (-50 %+)

3Biomedical intervention Autism is a medical condition.

Possible predisposing factors are medically originated

Genetically influenced

4Predisposing factorsHeavy metal toxicity Yeast infectionsOveruse of antibiotics in infancy Brain / immune dysfunctionInsufficient enzymes and food allergiesEnvironmental toxins insult and chemicalsInability to process and remove toxins from the body ( methylation/ sulfation pathway )

5The biomedical approach is a science based molecular biological approach to treatment in order to address the health issues of our children.

It is well documented that they often lack various nutrients, enzymes, anti-oxidants, and essential fatty acids, and that they require methylation support6BIOMEDICAL TREATMENTDiagnosis for your child

Specialized laboratory investigations

Supplements

Nutritional and dietary intervention.

7 Nutritional and dietary interventionGluten free casein free diet

Specific carbohydrate diet

Feingold diet e.t.c

8GLUTEN FREE CASEIN FREE DIET (GFCF)?Does not contain gluten and casein.

91011121314AFTER DIETARY INTERVENTIONMarked and significant improvements in behavior noted earlier

We are what we eat.

Allow your child to be happier, more alert, and healthier, sleep better, and much more. 15GFCF will not cure your child but will clear his mind to accept other forms of therapy

The maxim is do all you can for you child but cause no harm.

Better chance at integration into school and a brighter future

IT WAS A TURNING POINT IN THE LIVE OF MY SON.

16WHAT if it works Do you owe it to your child and yourself to at least give it a try?

It should be done properly with the guidance of your trained doctor/personnel,

Will not harm your child.

Gluten and casein can stay in the body for as long as 6 months so if you give it a trial for 3-6 months and it did not work, you can stop the diet.

GIVE IT A CHANCE

17SO MOM, WHAT CAN I EAT - PROTEIN

18CARBOHYDRATE WHITE RICE AND STEW , JOLLOF, FRIED, RICE AND VEGETABLE SAUCE , RICE AND PLAINTAIN RICE AND BEANS Potatoes - fried, boiled , potato / egg sauce Potato / vegetable sauce Potato /beans porridge Porridge sweet potato Baked potato PLANTAIN Fried, boiled , massed fried plantain with egg sauce, vegetable sauce, boiled plaintain with sauted palm oil porridge plaintainPlaintain pepper soup

19 PAP , EATEN FRESH, BEANS AND CORN EATEN WITH COCONUT OR PEARFruitsBanana, pear, orange, pawpaw, mango, Water melon , swan shop, local apple, apple, vegetablesUha, water leaf, bitter leaf, Ugu , green,Carrot , cabbage, asparagus, green beans, Green pea ,

20MilkNo dairy productRice milk, potato milkPASTRIESPlaintain flour, rice flour, potato flour, corn flour, buckwheat flourJUICEMake your own juiceNaturally made juice especially if your child is hyperactiveOthersBread fruit, Oil bean salad ( Ugba) , tapioca, coconut chips, plaintain chips, banana pudding21morningsafternooneveningsMondayAkara and milletYam porridge. Add palm oil, ugu/spinach/onions/leekFired plantainFried egg. Big sized chicken (salad carrot, white part of cucumber, cabbage, no cream but little bits liquid Dari free/no sugar sprinkled on top)TuesdayPancake and Dari freeAdd vegetable at the end like lettuceRice and beansBoiled egg by the side2 banana cut into piece by the sideGarri ( cup) egwusi soup/periwinkle and 2 large snail pawpawWednesdayFried plantain with egg source. Add carrot and cucumberUkwa called bread fruit cooked with pepper, salt and palm oil.Add avocado pear by the side.Boiled White yamAdd white beans by the sideStewUgu/spinach by sideS

22ThursdayMoi moi with milletFired Sweet potato with vegetable sauceBig sized chicken wld be the main mealUnripe plantain porridgeAdd palm oil, small carrot, uguFridayGfcf cereal. Add cashew nut and small diced English pear.Left over from previous meals/moms choiceBeans porridge with plantain and leek.Add banana by the sideThursdayMoi moi with milletFired Sweet potato with vegetable sauceBig sized chicken wld be the main mealUnripe plantain porridgeAdd palm oil, small carrot, ugu23SaturdayAkara and small bread/gfcf pasta, Darifree or milletSmall Garri with lots of okra soup/beef.2 mango/slices in cubes after food.Ukwa called bread fruit cooked with pepper, salt and palm oil.Add avocado pear by the side.SundayPancake sandwich put boiled egg, lettuce and fresh tomato in b/w pancakes and cut through the pancakes in bits.Small white rice and stew/chickenUgu/spinach by the side2 orangesHouse hold meal with everyone at the dinning table but make it GFCF for everyone.24Do not forget - INVESTIGATIONSCommon lab findings include

Decreased = Zn, Mg, Ca, Fe, Vit A, B12 (increased methyl malonic acid), taurine, selenium, folate, EFA, NK cells, Vit B

Increased = Cu, Yeast/ bacteria metabolites, viral titer, Ig G antibodies to casein and gluten, auto antibodies, Heavy metals, 25

Dietary intervention is a cornerstone of a Defeat Autism Now! Approach, and there is convincing empirical evidence that special diets/biomedical intervention help many with autismBiomedical intervention is so crucial in healing your babys mind and body so that your child will have the clarity of mind to learn in school and also be receptive to behavioural and speech therapy.26SKIN ALLERGY

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31SUPPLEMENTATIONChild might suffer the deficiencies made by their limited diet GOAL Optimization of normal physiology-core of rebuilding, Improve function of the immune systemEnhance cognitive abilitiesImprove red cell membrane function which carries oxygen to the brain and helps sustain attentionReduction of autistic behaviors Helps heal Gastro intestinal functions,

32Boost the immune system , use Vitamins and minerals ,Fatty acids ,Probiotic and prebiotics , Digestive enzymes and Amino acids , Immune support ,Cognitive enhancersTargeted treatment of constipation, diarrhea, sleep, yeast, clostridia sleep, hyperactivity, aggressiveness, bacteria and parasitic issues

33CLEAN UP THE DIETGFCF diet trial for 3-6mths

Avoid sugar and refined starch, give high protein, high fiber diet, high good fats, maximize antioxidants, increase cruciferous veggies, garlic, turmeric and fermented foods.

Limit processed and preserved foods, organic is best

Avoid excitotoxins eg. caffeine, MSG, NutraSweet, red/yellow dyes, nitrites, sulfites ,glutamates preservatives,34Limit intakes of phenols

Limit source of copper (chocolate, shell fish, tap water, artificial food dyes)

Drink plenty of filtered water

Never microwave in plastics or Styrofoam, do not store food in plastics or foil

Eliminate sea food if there is mercury toxicity

35Begin meals with raw fruits or veggies

Add good fat-coconut, olive, flax oil, avoid hydrogenated and trans fat

Buy hormone free, antibiotic-free, organic meat and eggs

Avoid genetically modified foods.

36CLEAN UP THE ENVIRONMENTUse natural biodegradable and perfume free detergents and cleaning agents.

Avoid chlorine, use water filters, limit pool and hot tubs

Wear 100% cotton clothes, avoid flame retardant materials (antimony)

Use fluoride free toothpaste

Eliminate exposure to HG37Avoid prolonged exposure to batteries

Use Al free baking powder, deodorant, do not cook nor drink from Al cans and cups

Avoid use of herbicides or pesticides on lawns, gardens or home

Use natural shampoos, soaps and make up (lipstick Pb, foundation Bi)

House plants like aloe Vera, elephant ear philodendron, English ivy, peace lily, spider plant, ficus benzene, co, formaldehydeUse an air purifier esp. in the bed room

38JUST KNOW THAT ...Ease your way in. Starting the diet isnt easy, but you can do it. If your child is young, dont delay.

Typically, younger kids adapt more readily to dietary changes and its easier to control their access to food.

39Thousands of parents throughout the world have placed their children on special diets and have observed dramatic improvements.

You can begin to educate yourself on these dietary options through your own reading and research

4041ConclusionDietary intervention is a cornerstone of a Defeat Autism Now! Approach, and there is convincing empirical evidence that special diets/biomedical intervention help many with autism

Biomedical intervention is so crucial in healing your babys mind and body so that your child will have the clarity of mind to learn in school and also be receptive to behavioural and speech therapy.

42For more information

Visit www.olgautismnigeria.org.ng , OLG HEALTH FOUNDATION/AUTISM CENTRE

AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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442 course meal obtained from OLG Health Foundation /Autism Centre menu basket Plaintain with spinach/Ugu sauce bow shaped mango fruit

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