As each protocol comes and goes, so do all those fun "autism" symptoms and then Clarity.
It has been a roller coaster ride, but nothing like what we are just starting to endeavor.
Our newest fight started about a week ago, and its going to be a dooozie!
YEAST is a BEAST!
I remember her as a toddler, and again after her vaccines for kindergarten ...
She didn't sleep well after 15 months anyways, but this was different..
she like NEVER slept. Crazy woman giggles and laughing, looking around the room all night.
I was wondering WTF was going on. It seamed like she was tripping out on something! She
was restless, itchy, eczema, didn't like her clothes much especially the tags..all had to be cut off. she was very OCD, behavioral and just not right. It drove me out of my mind, and at times there were nights it was so bad I would cry myself to sleep as I had lack of it too. Of course I went to her pediatrician at that time, and of course he said that nothing was wrong and that it can happen...sleep disturbances with Autism...so NOTHING was ever done, as I didn't know that anything needed to be done since having a very uneducated doctor as guidance. So this lasted prob about a year or so, and after that dyed down.
FAST FORWARD to today...
Yeast was never treated. I did have some tests done which didn't show anything , but her homeopath wanted to start up and clear out any yeast and fungus that might be there in abundance.. so onward to the next!
The healthy gut contains both yeast and good bacteria, in balance with each other. In many Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) kids, however, one or the other can be out of balance. Bacteria can overgrow, or there can be a complete lack of bacteria. Also, bad bacteria can develop and take over, rather than good bacteria, causing major problems for our children.
Keeping the gut flora and bacterial balance is KEY to keeping things under control. There are special Low carbohydrate and sugar diets that help ( yeast FEEDS on sugar! carbohydrates turn to sugar in the gut! ) Also a GOOD Daily probiotc is essential as well as a good digestive enzyme . BOTH in conjunction with watching sugar foods can help you maintain gut balance. BUT how do you get to that balance? Thats what we are in the mist of. Many don't see a homotoxicologist just for yeast. We are doing many areas one at a time and Yeast happens to be next. There are many ways to treat yeast naturally. Some prefer guidance like me, others go for it on their own.
What Does Yeast Overgrowth Look Like?
Yeast overgrowth manifests itself in two forms – behavior and physical.
Behavioral signs
- Headaches
- Inappropriate laughter
- Sleep disturbances
- Unexplained intermittent crying episodes
- Belly aches
- Constipation
- Bed wetting
- Gas pains
- Fatigue
- Depression
- “Foggyness”
- Inattention
- Hyperactivity
- Anger, aggression
- Increased self-stimulatory behavior
- High-pitched squealing
- Increased sensory defensiveness
- Climbing/jumping off things
- Sugar cravings
- Confusion
- Lethargy
- Inability to potty train, or loss of this skill
- Self-limiting Foods
- Plateauing in skills
Physical Signs
- in the mouth, in the form of thrush
- on the skin such as diaper rash or eczema
- red ring around the anus
- rash or cracking between the toes or joints
What Should I Expect To See When Treating Yeast?
Die-off (rapid dying of gut bugs, leading to excess release of toxins) of massive quantities of yeast and bacteria can be physically hard on the body. That much dead or dying stuff flying around can wreak havoc so it’s common that we see a negative reaction, before a good reaction when starting yeast treatment. This is also called a “Herkshimer” reaction, a massive die off of pathogens. There are ways to help combat this reaction and bring your child through the process with the least bad reaction.
Things that can help lessen the negative reaction:
- Activated Charcoal capsules
- Nepro Rella ( Green fresh water algae )
- Drinking lots of water (8 oz every 2 hours minimum)
- High doses of Vitamin C or magnesium to get them to stool the toxins out faster
- Gut cleanout to remove the buildup* (see below)
Typically, the die off following initial treatments can be disconcerting. Witnessing a die off reaction in the first week is typically a sign that the treatment is starting to work. Stopping the treatment regimen prior to its completion is not recommended as it can aggravate and make the condition worse. Consult your doctor for details and to address any concerns. Not every individual on a yeast treatment protocol experience “die off” or a negative reaction.
After the typical “die off” is over, usually lasting 3-7 days, most parents report that treatment improves their children’s behavior and concentration –– kids seem more aware and less “foggy.” Anecdotal reports claim that the frequency of inappropriate noises, teeth grinding, biting, hitting, hyperactivity, and aggressive behavior decreases. The child acts less silly and shows less inappropriate laughter, just to name a few.
Within all my own research.. I found this from an article by Health-reports.com
I feel they explained it perfectly. Yeast and Autism , Candida Overgrowth
Bella's fight has just begun! She was up all night giggling. I SEE that we are starting to get the bad guys . This is going to be a super fun next couple of weeks! Thats OK, We are ready this time. We have fought through thus far, and i know Bella has no intention on stopping. She has said to me "Mommy magic water is helping! " So since she continues to tell me, and i continue to SEE improvements we shall push forward. After every storm comes a rainbow and this one maybe just a little higher in category..but will still end standing in the end!
GREAT information about YEAST, testing and treatments:
TACA Yeast Overgrowth
Generation Rescue Treating Yeast
Autism File Yeast ,Autism and you
Treat Autism and ADD Yeast and Autism, Clostridial and Viruses
AutismOne Yeast in the Gut
