Dr. Mercola April 24 2008 133,919 views
In this CNN op-ed piece, actors Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy reflect on their son’s recovery from autism in light of the recent federal court decision which conceded that vaccines could have contributed to another child’s autistic condition.
Carrey and McCarthy’s son, Evan, has been healed thanks to breakthroughs that may not be scientifically proven, but have definitely helped, such as a gluten-free, casein-free diet, vitamin supplementation, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for the yeast overgrowths that plagued his intestines. Once his neurological function was recovered through these medical treatments, speech therapy and applied behavior analysis helped him learn the skills he could not learn while he was frozen in autism.
When Evan was re-evaluated after these treatments, state workers were amazed by his improvement. But although Evan is now 5, not a single member of the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or any other health authority has asked to evaluate and understand how Evan recovered from autism. Instead, they simply posit that he was misdiagnosed and never had autism to begin with.
Carrey and McCarthy believe that autism is an environmental illness, and that while vaccines are not the only environmental trigger, they do play a major role. Even if the CDC is not convinced of a link between vaccines and autism, changing the vaccine schedule should be seriously considered as a precautionary measure.
Rates of autism have increased nearly 60-fold since the late 1970s, with the most significant increases occurring in the past decade. The latest numbers for the U.S. shows it affects about one in 150 American children.
However, according to an article in the Daily Mail (July 9, 2007) the rate of autism in Great Britain may now be as high as 1 in 58!
This shocking number was the outcome of a study performed by Cambridge Professor Baron-Cohen and his team. They looked at the incidence of autism among 12,000 children at Cambridgeshire primary schools between 2001 and 2004.
Professor Baron-Cohen believes a combination of genetics and environmental factors such as pesticides and exposure to excessive hormones in the womb are potential culprits for the rise.
Genetics (the so-called “Fragile X syndrome” being the most common) was recently hailed as “the cause,” especially in U.S. media, where most failed to underscore the fact that genetics account for no more than 1 percent of the cases of autism.
Meanwhile the other 99 percent are still unaccounted for.
Dr. Blaylock has written extensively on the subject of vaccine-induced autism, but despite sound scientific evidence of how toxins like mercury and aluminum damage your brain, especially when introduced at such an early age, Big Pharma-backed proponents of vaccines are still unwilling to even look at the issue.
Environmental triggers that cannot be ignored include:
In this case, an abnormal immune reaction primes your immune system to react against your body’s organs, as it creates “organ-specific” autoantibodies against itself. In the case of autistic autoimmune reactions, the organ in question is mainly your brain. However, gastrointestinal problems, such as “leaky gut” are also a common organ-specific ailment. The strongest link exists between the measles virus antibodies (from the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine) and anti-myelin basic protein (MBP), suggesting that exposure to the measles virus may trigger an autoimmune response that interferes with the development of myelin. If myelin in your brain doesn't develop properly, nerve fibers won't work as they should, giving rise to the brain abnormalities associated with autism.
In this case, an abnormal immune reaction primes your immune system to react against your body’s organs, as it creates “organ-specific” autoantibodies against itself. In the case of autistic autoimmune reactions, the organ in question is mainly your brain. However, gastrointestinal problems, such as “leaky gut” are also a common organ-specific ailment.
The strongest link exists between the measles virus antibodies (from the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine) and anti-myelin basic protein (MBP), suggesting that exposure to the measles virus may trigger an autoimmune response that interferes with the development of myelin. If myelin in your brain doesn't develop properly, nerve fibers won't work as they should, giving rise to the brain abnormalities associated with autism.
When not broken down, the milk protein caseinate produces exorphins -- morphine-like compounds -- that become absorbed by areas of your brain where they cause cells to dysfunction. The findings suggest that an intestinal flaw, such as a malfunctioning enzyme, is to blame for your inability to break down this milk protein. Researchers have discovered that the protein is absorbed by 32 different areas of your brain, including sections responsible for vision, hearing and communication, which could account for many behavioral symptoms of both diseases.
When not broken down, the milk protein caseinate produces exorphins -- morphine-like compounds -- that become absorbed by areas of your brain where they cause cells to dysfunction. The findings suggest that an intestinal flaw, such as a malfunctioning enzyme, is to blame for your inability to break down this milk protein.
Researchers have discovered that the protein is absorbed by 32 different areas of your brain, including sections responsible for vision, hearing and communication, which could account for many behavioral symptoms of both diseases.
After more than five years of research on children with autism they found that EMR negatively affects cell membranes, allowing heavy metal toxins, which are associated with autism, to build up in your body. EMR can trap heavy metals inside of nerve cells, which could accelerate the onset of symptoms of heavy metal toxicity, and hinder your body’s natural clearance of the toxins.
How Can You Tell if Your Child has Autism?
On October 29, 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sent out a news release with new evaluation guidelines and treatment recommendations, including their 34-page clinical report, “Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders.”
It provides detailed information on signs and symptoms, geared toward helping pediatricians recognize and assess autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in their patients.
Early warning signs, prior to the age of 18 months, include:
According to their report:
“Red Flags” that are absolute indications for immediate evaluation include: no babbling or pointing or other gesture by 12 months; no single words by 16 months; no two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months; and loss of language or social skills at any age.
Despite the fact that the AAP goes on to say that autism “never goes away,” I am encouraged that they urge pediatricians to be open-minded to alternative treatments, to become more knowledgeable of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and to avoid becoming defensive or dismissive when parents want to try nonstandard therapies.
That is a good start.
How Can You Help Your Child Prevent or Recover From Autism?
As Jenny McCarthy’s case has shown, there is definitely hope. Here are my best recommendations:
1. Carefully review the vaccination issue, including the conventional vaccination schedule. Know that in most U.S. states you have the right to opt out of vaccines. You may also want to review some of the recommendations for a more sensible vaccination schedule. 2. Avoid exposure to as many environmental toxins as you can, such as pesticides, herbicides, and sources of mercury, aluminum and fluoride. 3. Avoid exposure to cell phones and other wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi in your home. 4. Have your child eat a diet tailored to their nutritional type for optimal health. In my experience, nearly ALL children seem to respond favorably to the dietary changes when properly implemented 5. Pasteurized milk restriction is an ABSOLUTE imperative to the treatment of autism. Anyone managing this illness without restricting milk is deceiving themselves. This includes all milk products, such as ice cream, yogurt and whey. Even natural flavorings in food must be avoided unless the processor can guarantee, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that caseinate is not included 6. Complete elimination of sugar, juice, soda, French fries and wheat (pasta, bagels, cereal, pretzels, etc) is also highly recommended 7. Get proper sun exposure, as an additional theory that makes a whole lot of sense is the link between rampant vitamin D deficiency and the proportionate jump in autism. The vitamin D receptor appears in a wide variety of brain tissue early in the fetal development, and activated vitamin D receptors increase nerve growth in your brain 8. Use an effective intervention to address any emotional stresses as soon as possible – avoid having destructive thoughts and emotions fester. Potent energy psychology tools such as the Emotional Freedom Technique are excellent for this purpose 9. Secretin has proven effective in relieving certain symptoms of autism. It is a powerful hormone, which has the ability to reduce intestinal permeability (leaky gut). I have even observed one three-year-old who had no speech prior to secretin speak in full paragraphs just days after the infusion 10. Homeopathy may also help ameliorate symptoms
1. Carefully review the vaccination issue, including the conventional vaccination schedule. Know that in most U.S. states you have the right to opt out of vaccines. You may also want to review some of the recommendations for a more sensible vaccination schedule.
2. Avoid exposure to as many environmental toxins as you can, such as pesticides, herbicides, and sources of mercury, aluminum and fluoride.
3. Avoid exposure to cell phones and other wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi in your home.
4. Have your child eat a diet tailored to their nutritional type for optimal health. In my experience, nearly ALL children seem to respond favorably to the dietary changes when properly implemented
5. Pasteurized milk restriction is an ABSOLUTE imperative to the treatment of autism. Anyone managing this illness without restricting milk is deceiving themselves. This includes all milk products, such as ice cream, yogurt and whey. Even natural flavorings in food must be avoided unless the processor can guarantee, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that caseinate is not included
6. Complete elimination of sugar, juice, soda, French fries and wheat (pasta, bagels, cereal, pretzels, etc) is also highly recommended
7. Get proper sun exposure, as an additional theory that makes a whole lot of sense is the link between rampant vitamin D deficiency and the proportionate jump in autism. The vitamin D receptor appears in a wide variety of brain tissue early in the fetal development, and activated vitamin D receptors increase nerve growth in your brain
8. Use an effective intervention to address any emotional stresses as soon as possible – avoid having destructive thoughts and emotions fester. Potent energy psychology tools such as the Emotional Freedom Technique are excellent for this purpose
9. Secretin has proven effective in relieving certain symptoms of autism. It is a powerful hormone, which has the ability to reduce intestinal permeability (leaky gut). I have even observed one three-year-old who had no speech prior to secretin speak in full paragraphs just days after the infusion
10. Homeopathy may also help ameliorate symptoms
so how do you measure the levels of mercury that remain inside the body?
I'm with squeegee here -- how DO you test for mercury and remove it? What kind of practitioners do this? (We live on the MN/ND border -- are there any in our general "neck of the woods"?)
My 11-year-old son struggles with yeast & probably fungal issues -- a leaky gut type syndrome -- encopresis -- weight gain -- frequent colds -- a chronic cough, and on and on. Needless to say, we've made the rounds of the area docs ranging from his regular family practice doc to ENT, pediatric allergist, naturopath, chiropractor, etc. I had many mercury fillings before he was born and, although he was a home birth, he's had all the vaccinations and lots of antibiotics, too. He was very colicky as a baby and had many ear infections that seemed to coincide with his frequent and early tooth eruptions. He also had tubes in his ears for 3 years. He has no fillings of his own, so far. Fortunately he's gifted academically -- I guess we're terribly fortunate in that regard based on the insult his body must've gone through.
If we could remove the heavy metals and much of this would resolve, it would be a miracle!
Thanks!
I see NutritionalHealingCenters posted his remarks on April 5th and I'm replying April 24th when I received this. Did I miss an earlier version?
This makes me happy and at the same time sad, because there are many people who will not listen. Many people who think this is all some "black magic." The benefits of nutrition are highly underrated, as we see on the boob tube each day, while at the same time the magic bullets of "Big Pharma" become a major part of the health message. Something like "live your life carelessly," Big Pharma will bail you out. Sadly this type of "Brainwashing" wins.
More than this we add to the suffering of others just to make a dollar. We are willing to commit mass murder to make a dollar, and at the same time, our Government is missing in action.
ScottLloyd,
Thank you for your response! I actually have been to Kristi but not for some time. She seems quite busy with her traveling and speaking and had a baby some time back as well. I knew she was in demand, but I didn't know she was world-renowned! Wow!
We saw Trish, who works with her, most recently (but that's awhile ago now, too). We were working on some of my son's symptoms but I don't remember focusing on ridding him of heavy metals. We were doing diet and supplements. I'll have to check back and see if they do that kind of testing and work. :-)
She actually has a satellite clinic where I live in Moorhead, MN (next to "famous" Fargo, ND) and they staff it a few days a week. Perhaps we can do something locally. That would be great!
Thanks, again!
NHCentres are the correct track.
To measure the levels of heavy metals (mercury, lead, aluminium) conventional blood serum tests cannot be used. The metal atoms have already made their way into the cells of the body and this is where they create havoc.
The test to determine metal load involve chelation therapy. In America look at ACAM website. Urine samples are taken and examined using a mass spectrometer, in a lab.
The use of EDTA is criticised as it is a perceived threat to arthrosclerosis. It is used for the removal of metals but the patent has expired so the drug companies are actively against it.
Read up on EDTA, chelation and its role in testing and removing heavy metals. Good Luck it is a long journey but very worthwhile.
Lastly am I qualified as doctor - NO.
As a sufferer of metal toxicity - YES.
I had accute Rheumatoid Arthritis and followed the chelation protocol using EDTA to remove heavy metals. A similar protocol was followed by some children with Autism. I cannot confirm that they were cured but the improvement in them was remarkable. As it was for many other patients with a wide variety of diseases. From daily doses of Prednisone, Celebrex, Nivaquine and weekly doses of Methotrexate I now at the age of 55, enjoy cycling 100KM distances 2 or 3 times a week and go to gym on a daily basis without any medication.
It's so encouraging... Truly a touching and wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this.
same here I needed blood transfusion after I was vaccinated and the nurses thought I am not gonna make it; Now I am 40 but still have problems with my intestines also had my mercury fillings removed couple years ago ; main stream medicine is a Lucifer at its best, so is the mainstream science which covers up, deceive and treasons
Nebraskamom: As you write your comment, "Big Pharma" is lobbying legislators all over the country to make it a matter of law for all children in
Government sanctioned Daycare Centers, and our Public Schools to receive a flu shot each year. Not to mention HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine. This regardless of what the parent says. It is a "public health issue." That is the catch word. New Jersey is the first to make children take flu shots each year, and the lawmakers in New Jersey are looking at other vaccines as well.
And if Big Pharma has it's way more atates will join New Jersey. This is a scary deal.
For those of you interested in seeing Jenny McCarthy's appearance on Larry King: youtube.com/watch
why not stop going to the doctors
My son has had Zero Vaccinations - he is seven now and has virtually never been sick a day in his life! I read about five books on vaccinations and it scared the hell out of me! We gave him homeopathics instead! He is a thriving, extremely smart young boy. My wife was worried at the time because she had seen an episode of ER where a man comes in and goes into convulsions and the doctor asks the mother, "Did he have vaccinations?" What a bunch of media crapola! Fortunately, we had an elderly neighbor who had grown up with osteopaths as her doctors, and being ahead of their time, they had recommended against vaccines. This highly intelligent and articulate women in her seventies was a beacon of health and had never been sick a day in her life. She was testimony to my wife that we didn't need to go this route! I would not let those losers vaccinate my son even over my dead body and I would recommend that other parents do the same! It is just another scam for those parasitic pharmaceutical companies to suck the blood out of a naive public!