Autism Web Resources
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned — unless it is a mother of a mercury toxic, autistic child. The tragedy of autism has been the birthplace of thousands of activists who want to spare other families from similar tragedies. Check out this small sampling of web sites that are excellent examples of […]
Could Autistics Be All Doped Up?
Though autism is traditionally defined as a psychiatric disorder, we now know that autism has roots in genetics and immunology. Exposure to environmental stressors can profoundly affect neurological and immune development, particularly during the vulnerable times during gestation and early childhood. Take, for example, the role of damaged intestinal lining present in many […]
Autism and Methylation
Methylation is a very important chemical reaction in the body that is responsible for well-being, health, and longevity. It protects DNA, impacts brain function, regulates detoxification and reproduction, and determines the rate of aging by turning numerous chemical processes either on or off. The ability to methylate naturally slows with aging, but it can […]
Are Some Cases of Autism Really Mercury Toxicity?
Few parents who are required to consent to the administration of vaccines for their children are aware that ethyl mercury, a known neurotoxin, is used as a preservative in many childhood vaccines. Parents aren’t the only ones unaware — many physicians also don’t know the long list of ingredients that comprise vaccines. A […]
Incidence of Autism on the Rise
by John L. Wilson, Jr., M.D. Autism is a complex neurological/psychiatric condition that usually begins in the first 3 years of life. Autistic children often develop normal physically, but spend their time engaged in puzzling behaviors that are markedly different from normal children. They can stare into space for hours, throw tantrums, show no […]
