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Cheryl CarpenterStudies show that sixteen out of eighteen children with autism have extremely high levels of heavy metal toxins in their bodies. These levels were higher than adult levels that are considered to be extreme. One may wonder how these children were exposed to such high levels of these toxins or if their mothers were greatly exposed when pregnant. However, Autistic children do not have the normal ability to eliminate these toxins from their body as others do. As a result there is an extreme build up.
Heavy metal build up can cause behavioral problems, cognitive issues, as well as physiological problems. Some toxins, which affect a person in these areas, are Aluminum, Arsenic, Copper, and Lead.
When someone has aluminum toxic material build up in their body they may experience, depression, blurred vision, numb hands and feet, headaches, and even abnormal heart beat. In addition a person may have issues when it comes to both recall and long-term memory.
Mild symptoms of arsenic toxicity include vomiting, muscle cramps, anorexia, pain in the stomach, diarrhea, a burning sensation in the throat and mouth, fatigue and overall feeling of illness.
Some possible symptoms of copper toxicity, are vomiting, headaches, vertigo, fever and chills, diarrhea, and even a taste of metal in the mouth.
We hear much about lead poisoning and this is one of the worst toxic build-ups one can have in the body. One may have problems with their memory, trouble concentrating, and motor skill impairment. However, in the worst cases one can experience, damage to the central nervous system, brain damage, seizures, and even death.
Even though children with autism may not have levels toxic levels of these substances to t his degree, a build up of these toxins can play a role in the condition.
Can a natural mineral help children with Autism? Studies say yes. This mineral is Zeolite and it has been approved by the BioMed IRB of San Diego California to be added to the treatment of children who suffer from Autism.
Since it is believed that heavy metals may be a cause of Autism in children. Zeolite removes heavy metals and toxins form the body. Zeolite is a negatively charged mineral which posses a honeycomb like structure, which cannot be seen under microscope. These structures have been proven to have the ability to attract toxins and heavy metals thus trapping them. After these metals are trapped they are removed from the body.
It has been noted that children who have made great recoveries from their Autism took part in some form of metal detoxification treatments. If you wish to have the levels of heavy metal build up tested in your child, you may do so with a simple hair test.
A person’s hair has the ability to retain toxic elements, which are present in your body among other things; this is why many companies are now performing drug tests by taking samples of hair from their employee’s head. Drugs use from as far back as a year will be revealed through the hair.
If you wish to find out if your child has built up toxins in their body, there are test available that will measure the level of toxic elements, which are present. In addition talk to your doctor about heavy metal detoxification products.
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