Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas

It is crazy how many different parasites and pathogens can be in the gut. Parasites are a worldwide problem. It has spread into the western world. It is estimated that eighty percent of the American population have parasites, and most do not know it. Many children on the autism spectrum have parasitic problems. Most parasites live with us harmoniously, until the gut flora weakens to the point that...

Knowing other parents of children with autism who “get it”, and having a streamlined program to help unlock her son’s true potential, is the inspiring story Shannon has to share with you in this week’s podcast. There can be a lot of overwhelm as a parent on the autism journey. As desperate parents searching for answers to help our children we can get caught up in the time-consuming, and expensive,...

Every parent of a non verbal child with autism wonders if their child will ever talk. As their child gets older, one question becomes more concerning, “is it too late for my child to speak?” Meet Karen Franklin. A dedicated mom who knew to never give up and always keep trying to help improve her autistic son’s quality of life. At age 27, Karen’s son Darius was still non verbal. Then Karen found th...

Listen to this informative interview with epigenetics expert, Dr. Bruce Lipton. Epigenetics is the science of how genetics can be changed by our environment, whether it be from toxins, trauma, or our beliefs. This is called ‘epigenetics’. Only 1% of disease is caused by genetics. Ninety-nine percent is due to environmental factors. From1:13  on, Dr. Lipton discusses autism more specifically. Pleas...

Have you ever felt that you needed to “put up a wall” to protect yourself in a negative situation? Dr. Bradley Nelson refers to this as a “Heart Wall”. Once this ‘wall’ has been formed around your heart for protection it can build up and become stronger over time. With this protection comes a price. When our heart has been closed off as an emotional or psychological means of protection from negati...

Tapping acupressure points to assist emotional balancing, also sometimes referred to as Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT, is based on a combination of Chinese medicine (acupressure or meridian points), and Western psychotherapy. Meridian points are connected to the body’s energy flow. They are like the body’s freeway network for energy. Sometimes this freeway has emotional traffic jams. When thi...

The reticular activating system (RAS) is a group of neurons located just above where the spinal cord is attached to the brain, also called the brain stem. It acts as the gatekeeper of information between most sensory systems and the conscious mind. It maintains behavioral arousal, consciousness, and motivation. The RAS is like a magnet to your life through your thoughts. It receives input from the...

Over ninety-nine percent of what we do everyday in our lives is created by our subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is developed by the time we are seven years old. We can see the patterns of what we’ve drawn into our lives by simply looking around us. It’s what we feel ‘familiar’ with and believe for ourselves in many aspects including relationships, money, health, and more. We Attract What W...

Leaky gut , or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when holes are created in the lining of the intestines. The lining can become damaged from food allergies, viral infections, inflammation,  candida  pathogenic overgrowth, hormone issues, non-steroidal drugs, and stress.  Glyphosate  is the harmful herbicide that is sprayed on our food crops, especially wheat, and it also destroys the gut li...

Studies prove there is a direct connection between the gut microbiome and the brain. Many symptoms of autism can be caused by an ill gut and a  leaky gut  that can also allow toxins to leak into the brain.  Environmental toxins such  heavy metals  and  glyphosate , contained in the weed killer, Round-Up, contribute to this. The gut must also be healthy to produce enough  neurotransmitters  to allo...

Parents are constantly asking me, Karen, what does this symptom mean? If my child’s got this going on, what does that mean? What does that mean? And it’s usually connected to something biological going on. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve talked about how the gut controls the brain, how much the gut microbiome and the biology of the gut has to do with how other things in the...

During the covid-19 pandemic many schools have been closed for safety reasons. Often parents feel that their child being taught in a Zoom meeting is not enough of an education but also don’t want their child to be exposed to any unsafe environments. Additionally, schools may require that a child undergo certain requirements that their parent does not agree with. It may a teaching style or system,...

How does stem cell therapy work? Stem cell therapy has been utilized by parents of children with autism for its ability to modulate the immune response by slowing or stopping pathological immune responses, and having the ability to be antigen specific. It also assists with the defect in T cell numbers associated with autism. The lymphatic system are organs of the immune system with circulatory ves...

FACT: One in 36 children are being diagnosed with autism today Did you know that parents worldwide are bringing their kids to optimum levels of recovery? We are helping our children go from screaming tantrums, unable to speak, distracted, experiencing learning and social challenges to being calm, talking, being able to concentrate, learning in-classrooms, and developing meaningful friendships. The...

Hi there and welcome to naturally recovering autism. I am your host, Karen Thomas. And I want to thank you so much for being here today and being a proactive parent and getting the resources that you need to help your child reach their optimum level of recovery. And we know that the definition of recovery is to regain health and every child’s level of recovery is different for my own son. He was,...

Children with autism have  immune system disorders . Similar to autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease there is abnormally low activity or over activity of the immune system. In cases of immune system overactivity, the body attacks and damages its own tissues (autoimmune diseases). As a response to a trigger, the immune system may be...

There are two different phases in liver detoxification. They are known and referred to as Phase I and Phase II. Stopping short at phase I, will not allow the backed up toxins to get flushed out properly and children with autism have a very  congested liver . Phase I burns toxins with oxygen and enzymes. Phase I breaks down the raw materials. After this takes place the extremely toxic compound benz...

The liver is our organ of detoxification. Children with autism have congested livers and are often even born with them that way. Their detoxification pathways also do not work well and the body becomes burdened by excess toxins the liver cannot process out fast enough on its own. When this happens, such as during the candida diet, and further detoxification, the liver will need additional support...

Many people have come to fear anything with fat in it. The diet industry says to avoid all fats. This is false information and can be dangerous to your health. We need fats in our diet. Cells are made of fat, and the brain is 60 percent fats so make sure you are eating enough of the right kinds to feed them. The key is to eat the good fats and avoid the bad ones. BAD FATS: Trans fats, hydrogenated...

Have you been looking for a healthy treat to offer your child that also goes along with all of the necessary dietary guidelines for optimum results in autism recovery? Our kids shouldn’t feel left out, especially during the holidays. How about a healthy Keto cookie made with only natural ingredients, no gluten, dairy or sugar.  Studies  show keto diets to reduce seizures by 50% too. This Keto cook...

The symptoms of mercury toxicity mimic many of the symptoms of autism. Higher levels of mercury have been shown to create symptoms that last up to 30 years! It aggravates every other medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) admits that there are no safe levels of mercury exposure. Common exposure comes from vaccines, medications, coal emissions, dental amalgam fillings, and contamina...

Aluminum and Autism We get toxic metals from the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, vaccinations, and much more. They are also in cookware and in the health care products most people use daily such as deodorants, fragrances, lotions, make-up, and so much more. It is important to protect ourselves daily from environmental toxins. There are many things we can do such as eliminating...

In this podcast I interview environmental toxin expert, Dr. Stewart Lonky. Educating yourself on environmental toxins is important for everyone’s health, but it is paramount for parents of children with autism. People with autism have weak detoxification pathways so they tend to get backed up with a toxic overload even easier than the average person does. What does this mean to you? Many health an...

The B vitamins, which are water-soluble, are crucial for a variety of reasons. Nerves cannot function normally without them. B vitamin deficiency along with heavy metal toxicity is among the leading causes of irritability, anger, and violent episodes. It is also commonly a problem among those with anxiety and seizures. The B vitamins protect the brain from excitotoxicity, and a deficiency in B vit...

Helibactor pylori, or H. Pylori, are bacteria that are found in the stomach and duodenum (upper GI). We all carry these microbes in our GI tract. These otherwise harmless microbes become problematic when our gut flora becomes imbalanced and the cells of the stomach are damaged.  Candida  overgrowth is a direct cause of H. pylori problems. Liver congestion is another culprit. When bile and toxins a...