Re: light tan color - paper

[Guest guest]

I can post it here for Kathy(thanks to Kathy) in Word Perfect now.

Seems like you do allot of work already.....

Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

> >

> >

> >>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes completely

> >clear,

> >>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they didnt think it

> >was

> >>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot of our kids

> >dont

> >>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling while

going

> >>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed in with some

of

> >>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you were having

> >with

> >>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

> >>Kathi

> >>Mom to Colten 3

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

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sure

KAthy

Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

>>

>>

>>>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes completely

>>clear,

>>>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they didnt think it

>>was

>>>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot of our kids

>>dont

>>>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling while going

>>>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed in with some

of

>>>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you were having

>>with

>>>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

>>>Kathi

>>>Mom to Colten 3

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I sent it to her too

Kathy

Re: [ ] light tan color - paper

>I can post it here for Kathy(thanks to Kathy) in Word Perfect now.

>Seems like you do allot of work already.....

>

> Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

>> >

>> >

>> >>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes completely

>> >clear,

>> >>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they didnt think

it

>> >was

>> >>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot of our

kids

>> >dont

>> >>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling while

>going

>> >>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed in with

some

>of

>> >>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you were having

>> >with

>> >>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

>> >>Kathi

>> >>Mom to Colten 3

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

[Guest guest]

I can't read this style of writing. Maybe its my eyesight, but it is really

hard to make out. Can it be changed?

Lyn

Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

> > >

> > >

> > >>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes completely

> > >clear,

> > >>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they didnt think

it

> > >was

> > >>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot of our

kids

> > >dont

> > >>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling while

> going

> > >>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed in with

some

> of

> > >>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you were

having

> > >with

> > >>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

> > >>Kathi

> > >>Mom to Colten 3

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

[Guest guest]

let's try this????

To Infuse or Not to Infuse?

A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Autism

Willis S. Langford

Autistic children, it has been discovered, can often be helped dramatically

by an infusion of the intestinal hormone secretin. The need and the

beneficial response to secretin, I think, are dependent upon the amount of

damage to the duodenum and upper small intestine from whatever cause, and on

the stomach's ability to produce adequate hydrochloric acid (HCl) for proper

digestion. Since these two things largely determine proper digestion, it is

vital that both be present. Without adequate HCl, secretin infusion can, at

best, be only partially effective in restoring digestion and proper physical

and mental function. With proper HCl present, secretin infusion may be

totally unnecessary.

The path of autism is different for each child. Some are prone to seizures,

some are not; some behave aggressively while others are overly passive.

However, children with autism and with ADHD share several factors. There is

a deep disturbance in their fatty acid metabolism that impairs their

utilization of amino acids, and often there is an imbalance in their

electrolytes. Electrolytes control what's called membrane traffic-what goes

in and out of cells. This means that providing other nutritional supplements

is relatively ineffective until the electrolyte

(sodium-potassium-magnesium-calcium) imbalance is corrected. The delicate

balance of electrolytes also controls the electrical activity within the

brain. Additionally, there is often heavy metals poisoning, their minerals

and amino acids are deficient and/or imbalanced, their production of red and

white blood cells is irregular; they have a dysfunctional immune system, 80%

suffer mitochondrial disorders according to Dr. Colemen, Washington

University Hospital, 90% suffer some degree of hypothyroidism, despite

" normal " TSH readings (Raphael Kellman, MD), 83% suffer dysfunctional Phase

1 and 2 liver enzyme function, and 85% of autistics meet criteria for

malabsorption leading to a multitude of nutrient deficiencies (B. Walsh).

Samplings of immune data reveal that most of these autism-spectrum disorder

(ASD) children have atypical elevations of antibodies against otherwise

common pathogens such as Epstein-Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus, and/or Human

Herpes Virus 6 (EBV, CMV, HHV6), and in some 30%, elevated anti-measles

antibodies indicative of chronic infection from measles vaccine-Kawashima H,

Mori T, Kashiwagi Y, Takekuma K, Hoshika A, Wakefield A; Department of

Paediatrics, Tokyo Medical University, Japan. " Complete IgE deficiency was

seen in 10% of patients. Almost 20% of the patients had either low or a

complete lack of IgA, which is quite high compared to the general population

(1 in 700 to 1,000). About 25% of the subjects had IgG subclass deficiency.

About 25% of the patients had a deficiency of various subsets of lymphocytes

(e.g., CD3, CD4, and CD8 Killer T-Cells). In fact, almost 35% of these

autistic children had a deficiency in Natural Killer Cells. In general, the

cytokines IL-2 and alpha-interferon are increased, while IL-1 is

normal " -Gupta. Other test results suggest that an alteration in the

suppresser T-cell subset is associated with autism. Their immune system is

driving with no brakes!

Immune 101

There are three major classes of Immune Cell types: granulocytes, monocytes,

and lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are divided into three subgroups: B-Cells,

T-cells, and Natural Killer Cells. T-cells are divided into helper cells,

suppresser cells, and cytotoxic CD8, Killer T-cells. T-helper cells are

called CD4 cells. That is, they shows the CD4 glycoprotein on their surface.

All these produce cytokines, chemical messengers that tell the other cells

what to do. Lymphocyte helper cell activities are divided into Th1

(Cell-mediated immunity-defense primarily against viral, fungi, and

protozoa) and Th2 (humoral immunity-helps the B-cell to produce antibodies).

Th1 and Th2 represent two separate, counterbalancing, functions of the

immune system, and problems occur when they are out of balance. Its most

revealing to learn that the same insult given to those of different genetic

makeup will cause some to have a Th1 response, whereas others will have a

Th2 response! When Th1 is diminished, Th2 predominates leading to a host of

chronic diseases. Conditions are pro viral, pro candida. Furthermore,

candida can enhance Th2. This increases IgE, causing candida to really

flourish. IgE is productive of numerous allergies. So, if you have high IgE

or numerous allergies, suspect candida is at work.

Usually then, you want to boost Th1 cells. This can be done with Omega-3

fatty acids [EPA at 1000 to 1500 mg a day (two to three teaspoons of CLO),

and DHA between 1500 to 2500 mg a day (3 to 5 teaspoons of CLO or fish oil].

Olive oil, that contains oleic acid: 4 tablespoons a day of fresh oil that's

been refrigerated is very supportive of Th1. Vitamin A, 25,000 IU (adults),

with a lot of carotenoids, a lot of vegetables, carrots, and things like

that. In addition to that, L-glutamine, 10 to 20 grams (adult) a day, will

strengthen Th1. Use Lactobacillus, two or three different kinds, and

Bifidus, and magnesium and silica. Many factors can affect liver function

and glutathione availability. For instance, a recent or chronic-active

infection can deplete glutathione, so you will want to build or supplement

glutathione. You might even want to add, after careful testing, Pregnenolone

or DHEA, because the higher the levels of DHEA, within normal, the better

Th1 performs. Vitamin E, vitamin B complex, panax ginseng, garlic, digestive

enzymes, Transfer Factor, even something called arabinogalactans

(AmbroStartT by MannatechT) all build Th1.

What causes Th2 to be elevated? Faulty digestion, a leaky gut, white sugar,

over consumption of glucose and processed foods (that weakens systemic

resistance to infection), trans-fatty acids, a diet high in the Omega-6

fatty acids like linoleic acid (cut canola, use olive), all of these promote

over functioning of Th2. This makes the membranes porous, and very

vulnerable to infection. Adrenal exhaustion or a lack of glutathione. may

promote a cytokine shift from Th1 to Th2. A Journal of Allergy and Clinical

Immunology at McGill University and the Institute Pasteur in France article

says, " More clues found to molecules role in asthma: A new study has found

additional evidence that a chemical involved in inflammation may play a role

in asthma. The study found more of the chemical known as interleukin 9

(IL-9). " IL-9 is one of those Th2 substances that gets overactive,

suppresses Th1, and you wind up with asthma. They believe that if you can

lower IL-9 this is going to help treat, and even prevent asthma. It says,

" Interleukins have been known to play a role in regulating the immune

system, and in particular to be responsible for causing the early stages of

inflammation. " They found that if you can lower the Th2, especially these

interleukins, and boost Th1 with all the nutrients we've been speaking

about, they're going to help dramatically in the management of a wide range

of illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis,

inflammatory bowel disease, AIDS, Chronic Fatigue, candida, multiple

allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, hepatitis, Gulf War Syndrome,

cancer, and autoimmune diseases, like autism.

Cytokines (hormone messengers secreted by immune cells), actively

transported into the Central Nervous System (CNS), play a key role in this

immune activation. It was recently observed that cytokines activate

astrocytes and microglia cells (immune system cells), that in turn produce

cytokines by a feedback mechanism. Where T-cells are stimulated, they

produce large numbers and amounts of cytokines that cause inflammation in

the body, muscular pains, headaches, and often weight loss, and

malnourishment. The free radical damage to " self " is great. Moreover,

cytokines strongly influence the dopaminergic (dopamine), noradrenergic

(noradrenaline), and serotonergic (serotonin) neurotransmission. There are

indications that the cascade of cytokines can be activated by neuronal

processes. These findings close a theoretical gap between stress and anxiety

and their influence on immunity (they greatly lower natural-killer-cell

function). " When we are fit and healthy it means our bodies are working

properly and keeping the germs and bugs at bay. It is only because the

immune system falls down that we get ill, " said Endecott, research

director of the Institute for Complementary Medicine in London.

Gluten (from grains) and casein (from milk) have immune, as well as

neurotransmitter, impacts. Therefore, they have the ability to cause immune

dysregulation and neurotransmitter imbalance. Opioids decrease T-cell

proliferation via the mu-receptors, and this may cause a mild, immune

suppression. When an opioid molecule attaches to a receptor in which it

" fits " , adenylate cyclase is inactivated, leading to a decrease in

intracellular Cyclic AMP (cAMP). Cyclic AMP is an important messenger system

in the brain and body. When intracellular cAMP levels have been lowered

because of constant (inappropriate) stimulation of opioid receptors on the

cell surface, less tryptophan hydroxylase is phosphorylated, and therefore

more of the enzyme is inactive. When this happens, tryptophan is not

converted into serotonin, but is shunted down alternate pathways, eventually

leading to urinary IAG and 3-indoleacetate. Opioids can increase levels of

gamma interferon. Most autistic children are allergic to some foods, inhaled

pollens, or mold. These allergic reactions disrupt normal immune balance and

alter interleukin-2 levels exacerbating their symptoms. Yeast species like

candida are known to induce immune changes, and to produce neurotoxins, and

most autistic children have yeast problems. Yeast may also interfere with

the production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that controls

behavior-so normal brain chemistry in the presence of yeast is unlikely.

Clostridia, found in approximately 20% ASD patients, and other harmful

bacteria, also cause neurotoxic effects. These immunological changes

(altered interleukins, cytokines, histamine, neuro-hormones, and other

immune factors) affect brain chemistry, especially in the cerebellar and

sensory components of the brain, and most autistic children have altered

sensory perception. The possibility of each of these imbalances should be

examined, and, if present, corrected. These alterations in normal body

chemistry are largely due to a damaged, chronically-irritated,

gastrointestinal tract that may be at least partially caused by chronic

viral infections.

Leaky Gut

In a test of 36 autistic children reported by Repligen Corporation, 75% had

a greater than normal pancreatic response to secretin infusion, especially

among those with diarrhea (whose stool improved in consistency for several

weeks afterward). These children are probably producing too little secretin,

and thus receptor sites have proliferated. When given secretin, there is

overactivity of the pancreas. They also documented a pattern of intestinal

inflammation (esophagitis, gastritis, and duodenitis that would greatly

hinder absorption of nutrients) in the majority. The most frequent

gastrointestinal complaints were chronic diarrhea, gaseousness, and

abdominal discomfort and distension. Histologic examination in these 36

children revealed grade I or II reflux esophagitis in 25 (69.4%) with

symptoms of wakefulness with irritability or crying, pressing of the lower

abdomen, and diarrhea. Chronic gastritis was detected in 15, and chronic

duodenitis in 24. Low intestinal carbohydrate digestive enzyme activity was

reported in 21 children (58.3%), although there was no abnormality found in

pancreatic function. Thirty-nine percent were deficient of the enzyme

Lactase, and thus had digestive problems with milk, with bloating,

gaseousness, and a loose stool (these symptoms can be alleviated with a

digestive enzyme supplement containing lactase). None showed signs of

Helicobacter Pylori, fungal, or bacterial overgrowth even in the one-third

with suspected fungal or bacterial overgrowth based on urine acid test

results. This inflamed gut (dubbed " Leaky Gut " because it has become porous

allowing large, food particles to pass unnaturally into the blood) produces

a number of symptoms. Sucrose (table sugar) also leaks in, and it is an

abnormal sugar in the blood stream that causes a host of problems. Particles

[especially from milk (casein) and grains (gluten)] c

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I will copy and paste it to you lyn, hopefully that will be better :0)

Kathy

Re: [ ] light tan color - paper

>I can't read this style of writing. Maybe its my eyesight, but it is

really

>hard to make out. Can it be changed?

>Lyn

> Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

>> > >

>> > >

>> > >>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes completely

>> > >clear,

>> > >>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they didnt think

>it

>> > >was

>> > >>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot of our

>kids

>> > >dont

>> > >>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling while

>> going

>> > >>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed in with

>some

>> of

>> > >>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you were

>having

>> > >with

>> > >>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

>> > >>Kathi

>> > >>Mom to Colten 3

>> > >>

>> > >>

>> > >>

>> > >>

[Guest guest]

I know andy will blast this paper to pieces, so let me put my testimonial

right up front. My oldest child is now having a very good last 6 months on

this protocol. We are chelating just now, so hopefully there will be more

improvements. With that, I must state it has been painfully aware to me

that he is much more medically challenged than my daughter. Epilepsy and

muscle wasting, suspected mitochondrial disorder, even a once thought of

rare disorder called stiff man syndrome. Along with that CP movements etc.

We are handiling now a bit of a problem with seizures, but I think it is

becuase he is having problems converting his fatty acids, but other than

that I can say the MOST progress to date (in his 18 year old life). (he has

a terrible selectivity to foods=thus my problem) My daughter is now no

longer classified as autistic, and is in my opinion on the road to recovery.

If you would have told me that a year ago I would have either A, dropped and

fainted, or B, laughed. Knowing she is also going through pubescence and

handling that would also make me get whoozy, but we are doing just fine

here. I attribute that to the wisdom spoken of in these sentences, and

although Andy would say differently, I wanted to post this to as many people

as possible. Williss is self taught, he is just an old country boy, who has

delved into nutrition for many many years. He is the sum total of 82 years

old, and is the spryest and most compassionate human being I have ever come

in contact with. His special love is for us mothers who have been through

hell and back to get our kids into some esemblence of health. I have also

witnessed this miracle in some friends I have sent his way, and I am sure

they would say the same thing. I have also seen another child who

essentially was given a mitochondrial death sentence from his doctors and is

now playing the piano, on the swim team and other such unbelievable tasks

that I cannot deny, that williss has something to these paragraphs. If Andy

wants to dispute that, he can come over to my house LOL, really, and see the

difference per some video tapes, and believe me I have some real doozies

that would illustrate the point. I believe also Andy is doing us a favor in

many areas as to what certain protocols works for certain metals. I believe

that he can help us too. With the two of these, I suggest this should be

our protocol for our kids. I know there are many more, and as I explore and

look into other things, it becomes painfully aware to me, that ALL KIDS ARE

NOT THE SAME. We must look at our individual strengths and weaknesses, and

work on them to achieve our individual success stories in our kids. I pray

that you will look at this with an open mind, that you will take from it the

things that will help your kids. If you have any questions, please call the

author, not me, for I am just a good sleuth for my kids and hopefully pass

at things that are wasting our times and energies, and focus on the things

that will make a difference.. I gain nothing in sharing this with you.

KAthy

Re: [ ] light tan color - paper

>let's try this????

>

>

>To Infuse or Not to Infuse?

>A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Autism

>

>Willis S. Langford

>

>Autistic children, it has been discovered, can often be helped dramatically

>by an infusion of the intestinal hormone secretin. The need and the

>beneficial response to secretin, I think, are dependent upon the amount of

>damage to the duodenum and upper small intestine from whatever cause, and

on

>the stomach's ability to produce adequate hydrochloric acid (HCl) for

proper

>digestion. Since these two things largely determine proper digestion, it is

>vital that both be present. Without adequate HCl, secretin infusion can, at

>best, be only partially effective in restoring digestion and proper

physical

>and mental function. With proper HCl present, secretin infusion may be

>totally unnecessary.

>

>The path of autism is different for each child. Some are prone to seizures,

>some are not; some behave aggressively while others are overly passive.

>However, children with autism and with ADHD share several factors. There is

>a deep disturbance in their fatty acid metabolism that impairs their

>utilization of amino acids, and often there is an imbalance in their

>electrolytes. Electrolytes control what's called membrane traffic-what goes

>in and out of cells. This means that providing other nutritional

supplements

>is relatively ineffective until the electrolyte

>(sodium-potassium-magnesium-calcium) imbalance is corrected. The delicate

>balance of electrolytes also controls the electrical activity within the

>brain. Additionally, there is often heavy metals poisoning, their minerals

>and amino acids are deficient and/or imbalanced, their production of red

and

>white blood cells is irregular; they have a dysfunctional immune system,

80%

>suffer mitochondrial disorders according to Dr. Colemen, Washington

>University Hospital, 90% suffer some degree of hypothyroidism, despite

> " normal " TSH readings (Raphael Kellman, MD), 83% suffer dysfunctional Phase

>1 and 2 liver enzyme function, and 85% of autistics meet criteria for

>malabsorption leading to a multitude of nutrient deficiencies (B. Walsh).

>

>Samplings of immune data reveal that most of these autism-spectrum disorder

>(ASD) children have atypical elevations of antibodies against otherwise

>common pathogens such as Epstein-Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus, and/or Human

>Herpes Virus 6 (EBV, CMV, HHV6), and in some 30%, elevated anti-measles

>antibodies indicative of chronic infection from measles vaccine-Kawashima

H,

>Mori T, Kashiwagi Y, Takekuma K, Hoshika A, Wakefield A; Department of

>Paediatrics, Tokyo Medical University, Japan. " Complete IgE deficiency was

>seen in 10% of patients. Almost 20% of the patients had either low or a

>complete lack of IgA, which is quite high compared to the general

population

>(1 in 700 to 1,000). About 25% of the subjects had IgG subclass deficiency.

>About 25% of the patients had a deficiency of various subsets of

lymphocytes

>(e.g., CD3, CD4, and CD8 Killer T-Cells). In fact, almost 35% of these

>autistic children had a deficiency in Natural Killer Cells. In general, the

>cytokines IL-2 and alpha-interferon are increased, while IL-1 is

>normal " -Gupta. Other test results suggest that an alteration in the

>suppresser T-cell subset is associated with autism. Their immune system is

>driving with no brakes!

>

>Immune 101

>

>There are three major classes of Immune Cell types: granulocytes,

monocytes,

>and lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are divided into three subgroups: B-Cells,

>T-cells, and Natural Killer Cells. T-cells are divided into helper cells,

>suppresser cells, and cytotoxic CD8, Killer T-cells. T-helper cells are

>called CD4 cells. That is, they shows the CD4 glycoprotein on their

surface.

>All these produce cytokines, chemical messengers that tell the other cells

>what to do. Lymphocyte helper cell activities are divided into Th1

>(Cell-mediated immunity-defense primarily against viral, fungi, and

>protozoa) and Th2 (humoral immunity-helps the B-cell to produce

antibodies).

>Th1 and Th2 represent two separate, counterbalancing, functions of the

>immune system, and problems occur when they are out of balance. Its most

>revealing to learn that the same insult given to those of different genetic

>makeup will cause some to have a Th1 response, whereas others will have a

>Th2 response! When Th1 is diminished, Th2 predominates leading to a host of

>chronic diseases. Conditions are pro viral, pro candida. Furthermore,

>candida can enhance Th2. This increases IgE, causing candida to really

>flourish. IgE is productive of numerous allergies. So, if you have high IgE

>or numerous allergies, suspect candida is at work.

>

>Usually then, you want to boost Th1 cells. This can be done with Omega-3

>fatty acids [EPA at 1000 to 1500 mg a day (two to three teaspoons of CLO),

>and DHA between 1500 to 2500 mg a day (3 to 5 teaspoons of CLO or fish

oil].

>Olive oil, that contains oleic acid: 4 tablespoons a day of fresh oil

that's

>been refrigerated is very supportive of Th1. Vitamin A, 25,000 IU (adults),

>with a lot of carotenoids, a lot of vegetables, carrots, and things like

>that. In addition to that, L-glutamine, 10 to 20 grams (adult) a day, will

>strengthen Th1. Use Lactobacillus, two or three different kinds, and

>Bifidus, and magnesium and silica. Many factors can affect liver function

>and glutathione availability. For instance, a recent or chronic-active

>infection can deplete glutathione, so you will want to build or supplement

>glutathione. You might even want to add, after careful testing,

Pregnenolone

>or DHEA, because the higher the levels of DHEA, within normal, the better

>Th1 performs. Vitamin E, vitamin B complex, panax ginseng, garlic,

digestive

>enzymes, Transfer Factor, even something called arabinogalactans

>(AmbroStartT by MannatechT) all build Th1.

>

>What causes Th2 to be elevated? Faulty digestion, a leaky gut, white sugar,

>over consumption of glucose and processed foods (that weakens systemic

>resistance to infection), trans-fatty acids, a diet high in the Omega-6

>fatty acids like linoleic acid (cut canola, use olive), all of these

promote

>over functioning of Th2. This makes the membranes porous, and very

>vulnerable to infection. Adrenal exhaustion or a lack of glutathione. may

>promote a cytokine shift from Th1 to Th2. A Journal of Allergy and Clinical

>Immunology at McGill University and the Institute Pasteur in France article

>says, " More clues found to molecules role in asthma: A new study has found

>additional evidence that a chemical involved in inflammation may play a

role

>in asthma. The study found more of the chemical known as interleukin 9

>(IL-9). " IL-9 is one of those Th2 substances that gets overactive,

>suppresses Th1, and you wind up with asthma. They believe that if you can

>lower IL-9 this is going to help treat, and even prevent asthma. It says,

> " Interleukins have been known to play a role in regulating the immune

>system, and in particular to be responsible for causing the early stages of

>inflammation. " They found that if you can lower the Th2, especially these

>interleukins, and boost Th1 with all the nutrients we've been speaking

>about, they're going to help dramatically in the management of a wide range

>of illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid

arthritis,

>inflammatory bowel disease, AIDS, Chronic Fatigue, candida, multiple

>allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, hepatitis, Gulf War Syndrome,

>cancer, and autoimmune diseases, like autism.

>

>Cytokines (hormone messengers secreted by immune cells), actively

>transported into the Central Nervous System (CNS), play a key role in this

>immune activation. It was recently observed that cytokines activate

>astrocytes and microglia cells (immune system cells), that in turn produce

>cytokines by a feedback mechanism. Where T-cells are stimulated, they

>produce large numbers and amounts of cytokines that cause inflammation in

>the body, muscular pains, headaches, and often weight loss, and

>malnourishment. The free radical damage to " self " is great. Moreover,

>cytokines strongly influence the dopaminergic (dopamine), noradrenergic

>(noradrenaline), and serotonergic (serotonin) neurotransmission. There are

>indications that the cascade of cytokines can be activated by neuronal

>processes. These findings close a theoretical gap between stress and

anxiety

>and their influence on immunity (they greatly lower natural-killer-cell

>function). " When we are fit and healthy it means our bodies are working

>properly and keeping the germs and bugs at bay. It is only because the

>immune system falls down that we get ill, " said Endecott, research

>director of the Institute for Complementary Medicine in London.

>

>Gluten (from grains) and casein (from milk) have immune, as well as

>neurotransmitter, impacts. Therefore, they have the ability to cause immune

>dysregulation and neurotransmitter imbalance. Opioids decrease T-cell

>proliferation via the mu-receptors, and this may cause a mild, immune

>suppression. When an opioid molecule attaches to a receptor in which it

> " fits " , adenylate cyclase is inactivated, leading to a decrease in

>intracellular Cyclic AMP (cAMP). Cyclic AMP is an important messenger

system

>in the brain and body. When intracellular cAMP levels have been lowered

>because of constant (inappropriate) stimulation of opioid receptors on the

>cell surface, less tryptophan hydroxylase is phosphorylated, and therefore

>more of the enzyme is inactive. When this happens, tryptophan is not

>converted into serotonin, but is shunted down alternate pathways,

eventually

>leading to urinary IAG and 3-indoleacetate. Opioids can increase levels of

>gamma interferon. Most autistic children are allergic to some foods,

inhaled

>pollens, or mold. These allergic reactions disrupt normal immune balance

and

>alter interleukin-2 levels exacerbating their symptoms. Yeast species like

>candida are known to induce immune changes, and to produce neurotoxins, and

>most autistic children have yeast problems. Yeast may also interfere with

>the production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that controls

>behavior-so normal brain chemistry in the presence of yeast is unlikely.

>Clostridia, found in approximately 20% ASD patients, and other harmful

>bacteria, also cause neurotoxic effects. These immunological changes

>(altered interleukins, cytokines, histamine, neuro-hormones, and other

>immune factors) affect brain chemistry, especially in the cerebellar and

>sensory components of the brain, and most autistic children have altered

>sensory perception. The possibility of each of these imbalances should be

>examined, and, if present, corrected. These alterations in normal body

>chemistry are largely due to a damaged, chronically-irritated,

>gastrointestinal tract that may be at least partially caused by chronic

>viral infections.

>

>Leaky Gut

>

>In a test of 36 autistic children reported by Repligen Corporation, 75% had

>a greater than normal pancreatic response to secretin infusion, especially

>among those with diarrhea (whose stool improved in consistency for several

>weeks afterward). These children are probably producing too little

secretin,

>and thus receptor sites have proliferated. When given secretin, there is

>overactivity of the pancreas. They also documented a pattern of intestinal

>inflammation (esophagitis, gastritis, and duodenitis that would greatly

>hinder absorption of nutrients) in the majority. The most frequent

>gastrointestinal complaints were chronic diarrhea, gaseousness, and

>abdominal discomfort and distension. Histologic examination in these 36

>children revealed grade I or II reflux esophagitis in 25 (69.4%) with

>symptoms of wakefulness with irritability or crying, pressing of the lower

>abdomen, and diarrhea. Chronic gastritis was detected in 15, and chronic

>duodenitis in 24. Low intestinal carbohydrate digestive enzyme activity was

>reported in 21 children (58.3%), although there was no abnormality found in

>pancreatic function. Thirty-nine percent were deficient of the enzyme

>Lactase, and thus had digestive problems with milk, with bloating,

>gaseousness, and a loose stool (these symptoms can be alleviated with a

>digestive enzyme supplement containing lactase). None showed signs of

>Helicobacter Pylori, fungal, or bacterial overgrowth even in the one-third

>with suspected fungal or bacterial overgrowth based on urine acid test

>results. This inflamed gut (dubbed " Leaky Gut " because it has become porous

>allowing large, food particles to pass unnaturally into the blood) produces

>a number of symptoms. Sucrose (table sugar) also leaks in, and it is an

>abnormal sugar in the blood stream that causes a host of problems.

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> > > >The light tan color is significant, look at the paper I sent

you.

> > > >KAthy

> > > > Re: [ ] symptoms of chelating?

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >>My sons stool turned a light tan color.His urine also goes

completely

> > > >clear,

> > > >>when sending the challange urine sample I was hoping they

didnt think

> it

> > > >was

> > > >>water.This also happened in our 1st round of chelation. Alot

of our

> kids

> > > >dont

> > > >>communicate well so we dont know all of what they are feeling

while

> > going

> > > >>through chelation. I have also noticed more gibberish mixed

in

with

> some

> > of

> > > >>his simple sentences, could this be the same connection you

were

> having

> > > >with

> > > >>retrieving words? Sounds similar.

> > > >>Kathi

> > > >>Mom to Colten 3

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