Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas

Let’s talk about some genetic SNP’s that are associated and supported in recovering autism. Single nucleotide polymorphisms, often referred to as SNPs (pronounced “snips”) are basic genetic variations in people. Respectively, in a DNA sequence. There are thousands of genes associated with AUTISM and all of them have been randomized out in clinical trials which tells us that autism is largely envir...

In Dr. Judy Mikovits’ book,  Plague of Corruption , the broader question is raised, “What is the enormous risk in using animal tissue in research and mixing of it with human tissue for the development of medical therapies while covering up the value of efficacies of natural product therapies like cannabis, homeopathy, energy therapies, and other medical plants?”   What is a retrovirus? Retroviruse...

Early childhood dental caries (ECC) are the most chronic infection now among children between ages two and five. The culprit is sugar. ECC’s are about much more than just baby teeth. “Caries” is another term for cavities, and they can be prevented if you know what to do. The teeth effect the health of every system in the body. Infectious diseases from this are preventable. How do early childhood d...

Tired of being on the meal planning treadmill? Learn how you can have healthy meals planned, and prepared ahead so you have more free time to spend with your family having fun, or just relaxing.  You can build your own meal plan or have them designed for you with the variations offered from Once A Month Meals. To learn more about them and how they can help you save time and money go to  NaturallyR...

Omega-3’s are essential fatty acids, which means they cannot be made in the body, so they must be ingested. The essential fatty acids derived from omega-3 oils are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Where DHA helps to build and protect the brain, EPA helps with the functioning of the brain. We need both. Some of the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids help...

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...

Allergies to gluten are common with the mold genotype, non-coincidently, the same is true for those on the autism spectrum. The mold biotoxin issue is often referred to as chronic inflammatory response syndrome, or CIRS. It inflames all systems and organs of the body including the brain. Typical symptoms for those with the genetic mold defect: • Wake exhausted, never really getting a good nights s...

Autism Treatment With Cannabis   In an effort to find help for their child with autism many parents have turned to the use of high quality medical grade cannabis. Those who had resisted in the past due to stigmas attached to it have found new hope. For the treatment of the symptoms of autism parents have reported a greater ability in focus and concentration, increased ability to handle emotions su...

Parenting a child with autism has many challenges. Lack of sleep, pressure from school and their staff, tantrums, anger outbursts, and a myriad of health issues create a life of pressure and uncertainty for them. Parents find themselves in need of support and tools to work with the ever-changing behavior of their child. What can a parent do to build their own resilience in this challenge? Resilien...

I often hear, “I’ve had my boy on a diet of no gluten for a long time but he’s still not better. Why?” The reason is that his gut has not healed and he is not absorbing all nutrients so he’s deficient. There’s much more work to do than diet alone. Supplements and detoxification are necessary, but here’s where to begin. The co-infections prevent gut healing too so they must be addressed. ( Mold , ...

In this episode I interview Heidi Seastrand, expert in Neurofeedback. Heidi has a masters degree in clinical psychology and extensive training in Neurofeedback. She became a practitioner in this field due to her own personal challenges of ADD which it has helped to overcome. I took my own to Heidi for this non-invasive treatment and had immense benefits, so much so, that I have added it as part of...

Dietary intervention  preconception for both mother and father can have a potentially large impact on a child’s development in utero and after birth. The state of the mother’s health and toxic exposure, as well as an overgrowth of  candida  in the gut can all be transferred to the fetus. This sets up a toxic dumping in the child’s delicate system which can lead to the symptoms of autism. The fetus...

Holidaze During the holidays we tend to eat too many sweets which weaken our immune system. As much as we may enjoy the festivities our daily routines become even busier, we tend to get stressed and we don’t always get as much sleep as we need. Strengthen Your Immune System It is important to keep immunity strong, especially during the cold and flu season. Up to eighty percent of the immune system...

Often when children are mysteriously not detoxing, in-spite of a ton of effort from the parent,  here is whats helpful or what might be brewing underneath.   Where to Begin You could start out with basic bloodwork and understanding labs keeping the broad picture in mind.  Lyme  is immune suppressing and often we don’t get the real picture of whats going on underneath.  Mold  toxins cause damage ce...

Although used commonly in Europe and India, homeopathy is not quite as accepted in America mostly because it is not well understood. Although many studies have been done, those in who do not understand how it works disclaim it. This is just like anything else, so you need to be informed. Homeopathy is a very different concept to grasp. It is based on the Law of Similars. This law states that “a di...

Children with autism have congested liver and detoxification pathways. We must support these areas during the detoxification process. The Health of the Colon and Constipation The health of the colon, or the large intestine, is critical to overall health and proper detoxification. Daily bowel movements must release toxic material or it can be reabsorbed into the walls of the large intestine. Consti...

Children with autism often have low levels of iron due to leaky gut or poor absorption of nutrition which leads to anemia, but is supplementing with iron really the best choice? Zinc is commonly deficient too and it is necessary for multiple functions in the body, especially with respect to the strength of the immune system. Copper levels tend to often be higher than they should be. Copper can dis...

Ozone therapy can be very beneficial for children with autism. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial. Ozone stimulates your own body to activate its antioxidant power to fight infection. It decreases free radicals so that they are no longer harmful.   Benefits of Ozone Therapy Ozone therapy can assist and improve issues with medical problems, behavioral issues, the G...

A Doctor of  Chiropractic works to benefit the person as a whole. Issues can easily arise in neurodevelopment, physiology, and emotionally when there are skeletal misalignments, especially within the spinal cord and cranial bones. When there is nerve disruption it can cause a myriad of symptoms. For example, if the upper portion of the neck is out of alignment and pressing on the vagus nerve it ca...

I am asked questions about diet and pathogenic bacteria more than anything else. In my program, I suggest removing sugars and processed carbohydrates from the diet, along with adding in the healthy, gut healing foods. One mom asked about cutting out all sugars, and how to know if and when her daughter’s  candida  is under control. She wrote, “She (her daughter) doesn’t know how to spit in a glass...

Genes are the blueprint, present at conception, that provide the instructions on how to build and operate our minds and bodies. We all have tens of thousands of genetic changes, called variants. Many have no effect, while others determine us to be unique individuals. Some of these variants act as risk factors for disease, either decreasing (resilience) or increasing (susceptibility) the chances of...

Studies  show that martial arts can be an effective way to build motor control through the repetition of movement in people on the autism spectrum. This helps both the motor and planning areas of the brain. It is also offers a great form of exercise in a group setting where socialization can be increased, while still allowing the individual to move at his or her own pace. Martial Arts is a great w...

Vaxxed II : The People’s Truth, is the follow-up to the award-winning documentary, ‘ Vaxxed: From Cover-Up To Catastrophe . When the first movie, ‘ Vaxxed ‘,  was released in 2016, it brought the awareness to the public of the lies being told about the safety of vaccinations. Vaxxed was premiered in theaters around the United States. Those who were in, and involved with the movie’s production, set...

Mitochondria give cells over 90% of their energy. Without proper energy cells cannot carry out their functions. Mitochondrial Dysfunction vs Mitochondrial Disease Mitochondrial dysfunction simply means that the mitochondria are not working correctly. Mitochondrial disease is the term used when the primary cause of mitochondrial dysfunction resides in the mitochondria. Mitochondrial disease is gene...

Histamine sensitivities are extremely common in children with autism. Histamines are released by the digestive tract and the brain. When the DAO enzymes are mutated then it is difficult to remove histamine.  Histamine reactions come from the body having an allergic reaction. The body sees a food as an allergy when the immune system gets triggered to release histamine. Common symptoms are hives, ex...