AUTISM AND HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

''Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder characterized by impairments in social interactions, difficulty with communication, and restrictive and repetitive behaviors''. Autism may occur together with other disorders like cerebral palsy, ADHD, Downs syndrome, mitochondrial disorders, etc. There is no single cause of autism, and therefore no single or standard treatment modality is used.

THE MOST COMMON FINDINGS IN AUTISM:
1)Inflamation in the brain,
2)Reduced blood flow in the brain,
3)Oxidative stress,
4)Mitochondrial dysfunction.
5)Gut inflammation,

WHAT DOES HBOT DO?
The scientific explanation behind the use of hbot can be found in the properties of hyperbaric oxygen eg;
1) Reduces edema and inflamation in the brain, gut and every other organ,
2) Enhances the immune and auto-immune functions
3) Improves or normalises the hormonal functions
4) Increases the circulating stem cells involved in the repair or regeneration of damaged or dead cells.
5) Improves cellular metabolism in the brain and in every other organ.
6) Energises brain cells (through mitochondrial activation or repair while idle cells or cells in suspended animation
begin to function again.
7) Facilitates the elimination of toxins and heavy metals
Increases the production of glutathione which also enhances toxins elimination.
9) Enhances the action of antibiotics, antiviral agents, antimycotic and antiparasitic drugs used by the autistic
individuals.
10) Reduces bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic load in the gut
11) Improves the absorbtion of ingested food and evacuation of waste products and toxins.
12) Improves the general flow of blood, lymph, interstitial and neural ( cerebrospinal ) fluids.

WHAT DO PARENTS AND CARE GIVERS NOTICE?
The benefits of HBOT to the child include:
1) A stronger immune system
2) The ability to make friends and relationships
3) No more gut problems
4) Becoming more aware and 'present'
5) Improved attention span
6) Increased vocabulary
Z) Improved ability to handle change and new situations
Better sleep
9) Reduction of self stimulating behavior
10) A healthy appetite
11) Greater independence
12) Less tantrum

HBOT is the most natural way to support individuals with autism as it is less traumatic, non-invasive, potent and cost effective. It provides an effective platform for other conventional therapies. Side effects are comparatively very low and reversible. Recovery rate is different for each person like in any medical procedure. This is why some children have been known to respond positevely by uttering their first word just after the first session.

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