Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas

There are Some Common Causes Why Children With Autism Have Trouble Focusing, however, as we do this there are natural supplements that can assist. We will discuss both. Know I am here to help you on this journey. Natural Supplements to Help Focus and Behavior Prescription medications come with negative side effects. There are natural ways to work with focus and attention issues. Always check with...

School can be stressful for children with autism, and for their parents too. Get empowered by having the right strategies to assist with better energy, clearer thinking and ability to focus, as well as calmer behaviors and better social engagement. It’s also important to know your rights. Here we cover the most vital strategies for your child’s greatest success. 1. Parent Help With School Advocacy...

Children with autism are known to have GI problems. What is not as commonly known is how much the gut directly affects the brain and behavior, and how part of that problem comes from opiates. Yes, studies show the same opiates that come from opiate-derived drugs come from some foods when they are broken down in the gut. People on the autism spectrum have a much harder time breaking down these opio...

Rapid detoxification Detoxification, even the initial phase when you’re changing the diet can cause some toxic “backlog” in your child’s body. You may notice some very heightened symptoms in this process. Rapid detoxification or die off can be too much for the body to handle and throw a person into mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).  Since kids with autism have poor detoxification pathways we n...

The All-Important Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is the part of our brain that tells our nervous system if we should feel calm or fearful. This is commonly known as the fight or flight response. The hypothalmus is often injured in children on the autism spectrum. The hypothalamus has no protective blood-brain barrier, making it easy for toxins to enter this area and cause damage. A few known enviro...

I know, first hand, what it’s like to be a parent of a child with autism inside the whirlwind of confusion of not knowing if a food or supplement is right for your child, or how much to give to them in dosages. All people are unique too, so everyone’s needs will be different, especially a sensitive child with autism. I also know how it is to feel desperate for the right answers and support.  I’m g...

To calm anxiousness we basically want to calm the nervous system. There are many tools and resources available to help with this task. Lift Something and Exercise Exercise releases serotonin in our brain so it can actually improve our mood. It’s also healthy for us to move, getting oxygen into our blood and brain, strengthening our muscles and bones, and flushing toxins out of our system. Aerobic...

Autism has many contributors, but there are specific ones among them that most people use daily. These toxins affect the neurological systems of fetuses and children at an even greater rate than they do adults. Our families are the most important thing in the world to us. We must educate ourselves in order to protect them. There are many environmental toxins that we live in and around. Studies are...

Lyme disease is on the rise. One in every four children on the autism spectrum tests positive for Lyme disease. It is the fastest growing vector-borne infection with 300,000 new cases per year. This number is said to likely be an underestimate. It continues to be under-diagnosed due to the Center for Disease Control’s inadequate established bands or markers used for detection in blood tests. Lyme...

In our last podcast episode  #165 , we discussed adrenal fatigue. When the adrenals are taxed then the thyroid is directly affected.  SOME COMMON CAUSES OF THYROID IMBALANCE Low levels of iodine, and other nutritional deficiencies, as well as certain drugs can cause the conversion of T4 (thyroxin), the lesser active thyroid hormone, into T3 (triiodothyronine), the necessary active form, to become...

Adrenal Fatigue Stress can lead to weakened adrenal glands which leads to excessive fatigue. This can also mean trouble thinking clearly or being able to focus. Starting a new school year has multiple stressors involved, but especially so for those on the autism spectrum. It is more than common for kids on the autism spectrum to have elevated adrenal hormones, otherwise known as cortisol, due to t...

As I write this I want to be sure you know it’s never just one thing, but a combination of them that triggers anything, including seizures. Autism is a complicated diagnosis with many underlying biological issues that need to be addressed properly so the body can strengthen on its own. We don’t want to mask symptoms, but work with the causes. Here are common culprits of seizures to be worked with:...

Thousands of parents biggest worry is the question what will happen to our autistic children and adults when we are no longer around? Parents all need piece of mind that practical and emotional support will be available when they are not there to help. ♥ Who will look after our children when we are no longer around? ♥ Dr Anna Kennedy OBE, is founder of the Anna Kennedy Online Charity. As a mother...

Losing weight has far greater challenges if you’re not aware of seven crucial things. Many mothers talk about how their children on the autism spectrum (or they themselves) are having trouble losing weight. Often this difficulty is due to combined factors, beginning with a diet high in sugars and starchy carbohydrates, but other underlying health issues may be contributing as well.         Weight...

Join Karen and Bryan Hubbard for the very first What Doctors Don’t Tell You seminar of the new year! Learn how Karen used her thirty years in the field of holistic health to find the resources and tools to help her son naturally recover from his symptoms of autism while also supporting him to live a happier and healthier life. Over the last 15 years, Karen garnered a passion to help other parents...

Whether your child has autism, ADD, ADHD, or any other neurological imbalance, it is known that natural brain supplements often work far better than pharmaceutical drugs without the negative or dangerous side effects. If you are not seeing desired results from your brain supplements treatment program, there are several possibilities as to why: The wrong diagnosis. The wrong brain supplements treat...

The importance of knowing the glycemic index of your food choices is a preventative measure in your child’s health and behavior. This will also help to prevent obesity and diabetes along with keeping his gut flora in better balance. The glycemic index or GI is a way to measure the physiological effect that various foods have on blood glucose levels. Knowing this can help you to control those hunge...

There are other physical problems that can accompany autism. One disorder that affects so many children today is diabetes. It is important to recognize the signs of diabetes, know the triggers and understand what you can do to prevent it from happening to your child. Two Types of Diabetes There are two types of diabetes: Type I and Type II. Type II diabetes is acquired insulin and leptin resistanc...

The Exponential Harm of Inflammatory and Chemical Laden Foods Many foods eaten during the holidays such as sugar, gluten, dairy and food dyes will cause exponential harm to your child’s health and behavior. These foods bring common food allergies, inflammation, as well as physical and emotional instability. They are not good for anyone, but children on the autism spectrum and with ADD are particul...

Did you know that the gut affects a lot more than digestion? An ill gut can create symptoms such as poor speech, social connection, anger, depression, anxiousness, an inability to focus and concentrate, and much more. It’s important to work with the root causes, then once the toxins, pathogens and inflammation are out of the way some of the physical and behavioral symptoms and the acquired allergi...

The mind fears that the unconscious rage will break out into consciousness. It creates a physical distraction to keep your attention on your body instead of the rage. We rationalize structural pain because it is socially acceptable. We must acknowledge the psychological basis for the pain to get to the subconscious. The unconscious is terrified by the rage. We must acknowledge and accept the emoti...

1 in 30 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With Autism in 2020 — What’s Behind the Surge? The  Children’s Health Defense  released an  article on the surge of autism  and the newly updated diagnosis rate for children with autism now being 1 in 30! According to a  JAMA Pediatrics research letter  published this month by a team of researchers in China, 1 in 30 — 3.49% — of children and adolescents ages 3 to 17 wer...

Supporting your Child’s Brain & Body with the Detoxification & Die Off Process    Detoxification often begins with the liver. When your child is loaded with toxins, the liver is congested and cannot function properly, creating a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.    Until the liver is supported and working better — and many toxins have been gradually eliminated — the body is not able to h...

Tips for Car and Air Travel Traveling with children who have special needs can bring up some of their challenges. Car sickness, anxiety over travel and unfamiliar territory are all issues that can come up quickly. Be prepared! Car or Air Sickness Anxiety Increasing Energy Hydrate Sunscreen Oppositional Defiance Disorder Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveri...

Summer is here! As we begin taking trips, the reality of traveling with children with special needs can bring up some of their challenges. Food to eat on the go is another issue to navigate. Here are some helpful tips for you to help make your travels more relaxing. Eating out while traveling Avoid MSG, aspartame, food dyes,  bad fats , sugar, dairy, and gluten. Avoid fast food restaurants due to...