Nourishing Hope for
Autism
Nutrition
Intervention for Healing Our Children
Third edition © 2008
Julie
Matthews, CNC
Autism Nutrition Expert
Defeat Autism Now!
Practitioner
Table
of Contents
How
to read this book
Preface
Introduction
Biochemical
imbalances create a
neurological disorder
Part
one – genetics,
environmental and biochemical
factors
The etiology of
autism: genetics
and environmental
Toxins can alter
genetics
Environment and
biochemistry:
effects upon each other
Genetics
G-alpha protein
defect
Polymorphisms
associated with
methylation
Other
polymorphisms
Epigenetics and
DNA methylation
Family history
and common
disorders
Environmental
factors and bichemical impact
Mercury toxicity
Types of mercury
Effects of
mercury
Mercury in
autism
Sources of
exposure
Amalgams
Diet
Air
Vaccines and
what they used to
contain
Vaccines and
what they contain
now, including synergistic impact
Other heavy
metals
Environmental
toxins
Vaccinations and
immune function
MMR (measles,
mumps, rubella)
vaccination
Measles
Congenital
rubella
DTP (diptheria,
tetanusm, and
pertussis) vaccination
Candida
overgrowth
Ear
infections/antibiotics
Food
sensitivities
Methylation,
transsulfuration and
sulfation
Transsulfuration
Glutathione
Metallothioneins
Sulfation
Basics and
background on sulfate
and sulfation
Sulfation
function, research and
clinical observation
Causes of faulty
sulfation
Sulfation and
phenols
Sulfate and
sulfation in systems
impaired in autism
Sulfate and
detoxification
Sulfate in gut
and brain
permeability
Sulfate and
digestion
Sulfate and
neurodevelopment
Sulfate and
immune function
Common
physiological
implications in asd
Liver and
detoxification
Liver function
Detoxification
in autism
Immune system
and inflammation
Immune system
Inflammation and
immune function
in autism
Asthma
GI tract and
digestion
Digestive
function in autsim
Constipation
Hydrochloric
acid (HCl)
Endocrine and
glandular function
Thyroid
Adrenals
Pancreas
Tying it all
back to the brain
Sleep
Seizures
Pyroluria
Part
two – compendium of nutritional strategies
Impact
of nutrients
Common
deficiencies
Determining
deficiencies
Assessments and
testing
GI health
assessment
Toxins and
detoxification
assessments
Nutritional
status assessments
Hormones
assessments
DNA assessments
Getting started
with supplements
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
B6 and magnesium
Vitamin B12
Folic acid
Inositol
Biotin
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Multivitamin/mineral
formula
Minerals
Magnesium
Zinc
Calcium
Selenium
Amino acids
DMG
(dimethylglycine) and TMG
(trimethylglycine)
NAC (N-acetyl
cysteine)
Glutathione
Amino acid
formulas
Essential fatty
acids
Omega-3
Omega-6 and GLA
Omega-9
Fatty acid
balance
GI supplements
Digestive
enzymes
Probiotics
Butyric acid
Additional
supplements
Colostrum
Transfer factors
Phosphatidylcholine
Medicinal
mushrooms
Glyconutrients
Coenzyme Q10
(coQ10)
Pycnogenol
Electrolytes
Sulfates
DMAE
5-HTP
(5-hydroxytryptophan)
Adrenal extract
or glandular
Lectin lock and
nag
Melatonin
Herbs
Salt
ASD
diet options
Gluten-and
casein-free diet
(gfcf)
Specific
carbohydrate diet (scd)
The body ecology
diet
Nourishing
traditions/weston a
price diet (nt/wap)
Food
sensitvities
Elimination diet
Rotation diet
Feingold diet
and phenol protocol
Low oxalate diet
(lod)
Feast without
yeast
Raw food diet
Paleolithic diet
Gut and
psychology syndrome
(gaps) diet
Ketogenic diet
Coping with
picky eaters
Part
three – holistic guide to
nutrition interventions
Holistic
nutrition
approach – step by step
#1
cleaning up the diet
Artificial
ingredients/food
additives
Msg (monosodium
glutamate)
Artificial
sweeteners
Trans fats and
hydrogenated fats
Pesticides
Genetically
modified organisms
(gmo’s)
#2
cleaning up the home
Chlorine bleach
and other
chemical cleaners
Perfumes or
fragrance
Building
materials and solvents
(paint, aerosols)
Fluoride
Fabric softeners
Petroleum jelly
and mineral oil
Plastics/phthalates
Cooking
#3
supplement basics
#4
diet basics
Fat
Protein
Grass-fed
pastured animal foods
Vegetarians and
soy
Carbohydrates
Sugar
#5
choosing a foundational asd diet
Gluten-free and
casein-free
Specific
carbohydrate diet
Body ecology
diet
Nourishing
traditions/ weston a
price
Tips for the
first step asd diet
implementation
#6
addressing food intolerances: food sensitivities and phenols
Food
sensitivities/allergies
Assessing food
sensitivities
Food
sensitivities and infants
Salicylates and
phenols
#7
evolving the diet: nutrition boosters
Increasing the
quality of the
foods your child already eats
Sneaking
nutrients in the diet,
even with picky eaters
Nutrient-dense
foods
Mineral-rich
broths and stocks
Juicing
Sneaing in
nutrients
Soaking and
fermenting
Soaking and
fermenting”seeds”
Fermented foods
#8
refining the asd diet
#9
cleaning up the gut
Balance
intestinal flora and
support digestion
Yeast (candida)
Parasites
Supplements to
help the gut
#10
Supplement specifics
#11
Support immune function
Viral/bacterial
defence
Reducing
inflammation
#12
detoxification
Supporting
detoxification
Chelation
Sweating and far
infrared saunas
Progress and
regression
Conclusion
Appendicies
Appendix
I – Developmental Characteristics Of Autism
Appendix
II – Comparison Of Characteristics Of Mercury Poiosning & Autism
Appendix
III – Points To Consider For Vaccination
Appendix
IV – Yeast Diet
Appendix
V – Gluten And Casein Free Diet
Appendix
VI – Parent Ratings Of Interventions
Appendix
VII – Phenol Protocol
Appendix
VIII – Raw Dairy
Appendix
IX – Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) Summary
Appendix
X – Elimination Diet
Appendix
XI – Salicylates In Foods
Appendix
XII – Feingold Diet
Appendix
XIII – Failsafe Diet
Appendix
XIV –Low Oxalate Diet (LOD)
Resources
Bibliography
Index
About
The Author
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