Nutrition Helps Heal Autism

Julie Matthews, a certified nutrition consultant and the author of Nourishing Home for Autism: Nutrition Intervention for Healing Our Children, says an appropriate autism diet helps many of her clients find relief from autism symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, sleep disturbances, infections, fatigue, hyperactivity, and skin rashes. “Autism diets and supplementation can be among the most important first steps to recovering a child from autism,” she says.

She explains that chemicals and substances in food create biochemical imbalances in a child’s brain, fueling autism symptoms and feeding inflammation throughout the body. Foods to avoid include those that are processed and contain preservatives, trans fats and, possibly, wheat and dairy.

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