Re: - What is DAN Protocol ?

December 11, 2006

Hello for all parents and physicians This years Treating Autism Conference has very high qualified speakers. I'll give you some information about DAN! protocol in this E-mail, but be sure that you'll find much more about DAN! in this conference. Dr. Cem Kinaci Autism Research Institute, DAN! Healthcare Practitioner IMC Hospital

Turkey BIOMEDICAL TREATMENT OF AUTISM (DEFEAT AUTISM NOW! PROTOCOL) Dr. Cem Kinaci Autism Research Institute, DAN! Healthcare Practitioner IMC Hospital

Turkey Recovery from autism is no longer a dream-- it is a reality ! More progress has been made in the last 3 years than in the previous 3 decades! Autism IS Treatable! Recovery from Autism IS Possible! Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. President Autism Research Institute This lecture has been updated with the latest research from the Spring 2006 DAN! Conference. This needs to be done by a qualified doctor (Autism Research Institute, DAN! Healthcare Practitioner) It has been accepted that Autism is hereditary. At least 5 genes are the cause of

Autism Children that have tendencies towards autism are born with: Weak immune system, Hormonal imbalances, Allergies, and poor uptake of nutrients due to metabolic imbalance. Babies are born with intestines that “leak” and a disturbance in intestinal

enzymes. This is know as LEAKY GUT Enzyme disturbances can be caused by the bodies inability to cleans heavy metals from the system. There is also an imbalance in intestinal flora. This can lead to fungal infection in some children. Candida is the most common. The body can cleans heavy metals from the system with the help of enzyme Glutathione which is built from cysteine. In autistic children the levels of both are far below normal. Glutathione binds heavy metals and transfers them to the Gall Bladder first and then to the intestinal tract to be eliminated. Cysteine is need for the body to produce glutathione. Due to the low levels of Cysteine, it results in low levels of Glutathione Due to faulty levels of Cysteine and Glutathione, children with tendencies towards autism have toxic levels of mercury, lead and arsenic (to name a few) in their brain, liver, kidneys, intestinal tract, spinal cord and muscles. These heavy metals prefer a fatty environment Toxic Heavy Metals and their connection to Autism The brain consists of approx. 70% fat. The high percentage of fat explains the connection between toxic heavy metals and the brain. Through life we receive heavy metals from many different sources. The more we industrialize, the more we are exposed to higher levels of heavy metals. Pollution from motor vehicles and our water pipes contribute to these toxic levels of heavy metals. Alloy fillings which many of us have in our teeth also contribute. Vaccinations which have Thimerosal (Preservative) as an ingredient contains high levels of mercury. Lotions used under pregnancy to prevent stretch marks and some cosmetic products also contribute. Mercury thermometers that we have in our homes. Blood Pressure cuffs that are used in hospitals. Sea Food Some purses, paints, school supplies, textile colouring and many many more products affect these special children. Children that are not born with any problems are not affected by these things because their bodies have the ability to cleans these. Because we can’t confirm which children are “special”, we need to have preventative procedures for all children. Toxic Heavy Metals are our centuries future biggest problem Determining Toxic Heavy Metals Studies show that autistic children have high

levels of mercury in their blood and cells, but this is not true for all autistic children. Mercury is not the only heavy metal which can cause autism. Studies often show other heavy metals such as lead, aluminium, nickel and arsenic. To examine the levels of heavy metals in the child, hair analysis and urine analysis need to be done. Hair analysis is an effective way of measuring heavy metals in the body due to the fact that hair grows slowly. The fact that heavy metals are neurotoxic, destroy the nervous system, is a well known fact within medical science. Toxic heavy metals thrive in a fat rich environment. Children that are born with tendencies towards autism don’t have the capacity to cleanse heavy metals from organs or cells. Instead, heavy metals collect in the body. Because these heavy metals don’t mix with the blood, a hair analysis doesn’t show excess amounts of these toxic metals. A hair analysis on a healthy child will show levels of heavy metals but on an autistic child the levels are extremely low or nonexistent. Urine analysis doesn’t show any levels either on an autistic

child. By first administering DMSA in appropriate dosage and then collect urine the following 6 hours will urine analysis show levels of heavy metals. (DMSA provocated urine toxic metals profile) Identifying brain

damage Most people are familiar with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CAT (computerized axial tomography) scans, which are superb at depicting structural anatomy. However, neither is designed for or is capable of measuring the brain activity. A specialized tool, the

SPECT (single photon, emission-computed tomography) scan, has been proven effective in this task - and it is the primary tool IMC Hospital employs to objectively measure the effectiveness of HBOT on patients. Specifically, SPECT scanning show actual brain functioning, in visual terms. It can help doctors to see how blood is flowing through different areas within a patient's brain, visualize brain metabolism, and make a better diagnosis of his/her condition. During SPECT scanning, a radioactive "tracer" agent is injected into a vein in the hand or arm. The tracer localizes in an area of the brain where it can then be "photographed." Only viable tissue can absorb the tracer, which breaks down harmlessly within a few hours. A special gamma camera aimed at the head pinpoints the position and energy of photons emitted, as the tracer disintegrates. As inert (dead) cells do not absorb the tracer at all, SPECT scanning can distinguish between living and dead (necrotic) tissue. SPECT scanning can also identify between recoverable brain cells (referred to as sleeping cells, idling neurons, or the ischemic penumbra). If the living brain tissue is determined to be recoverable, or in an electrically inactive or idling state, HBOT may substantially and/or permanently revive them. With this method we can see that autistic children have low activity in the temporal lobes of the brain which has to do with speech and understanding. The important question is if the area with low activity has the possibility to recover. Detoxing heavy metals (chelation) Chelation is a method which throws away mercury, lead, arsenic, aluminium and similar heavy metals from the body. This method can only be recommended for children that don’t have problems with their liver, kidneys or spinal cord. Every autistic child does son get treated with chelation. Serious injury can be caused from unauthorized personnel doing treatments. It needs to be determined that this kind of treatment is needed. DMSA, approved by FDA, is the method to be preferred for chelation. It is scientifically proved that DMSA can detox the body from mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, pewter, nickel, and antimony. DMPS can also be used to help the body detox. Other methods are EDTA and ALA alternating with DMSA and DMPS depending on which heavy metals are present in the body. In most cases, autistic children have mineral deficiency due to poor uptake of nutrients and other unexplainable

reasons. Autistic children show deficiency in selen, zinc, magnesium, molybdenum, mangan, chrome, and vanadin. Almost twice as much zinc is lost when doing a chelation with DMSA. It is very important to monitor zinc levels before and during the treatment. At times it is necessary to take extra levels of zinc to ensure that the zinc level is not to low. DMSA does not effect iron, calcium, and magnesium. However, copper is heavily affected. Usually autistic children have to much copper in their bodies so this is only positive. It is still very important to monitor copper levels in the body when using DMSA method. If children refuse to take oral medicine, a lotion (transdermal) can be used instead. It is actually the safest method. Children that are able to swallow tablets get DMSA orally. Children that have liver

problems can get DMSA rectally. Oral DMSA is preferred due to accessibility and cost. By doing the treatment slowly and using correct dosage, it is possible to monitor the childs mineral levels and make adjustments when needed. Intravenous Chelation is not recommended. It takes to long and it can not be rushed. Tests are taken before starting the chelation procedure to see how the body’s different systems function. When needed, the body gets treated prior to starting chelation. The children are given extra vitamins and minerals during the chelation procedure. Vitamins and Minerals KIRKMAN SUPER NU-THERA is a vitamin and mineral supplement that can be used to correct the levels of nutrients in the body. It is important that the supplement doesn’t contain copper since it is the only mineral that autistic children usually have to much of. By administering copper we would make things worse. Selenium should also be handled cautiously. Specialists also recommend large doses of vitamin C in combination with mineral supplement. Vitamin B6 is found in

cystein production, which is needed for glutathione. Vitamin E is also a good antioxidant but is not highly recommended because most Vitamin E is soy based. Autistic children have a tendency to be intolerant to soy products. Vitamin E which is not Soy based can be used. The connection of glutathione and chelation treatment. It’s important to make sure that the glutathione levels are normal prior to starting the chelation procedure. Glutathione has the ability to bind toxic heavy metals and expel them from the body. Possible side effects of chelation procedure and preventative measures. *Liver *Kidneys *Spinal cord Can be negatively affected Since DMSA is expelled through the urinary tract, kidney function is monitored. Liver function is also monitored (ALT, AST, GGT, ALP) because there is a

risk of the liver being negatively affected. It is important to monitor through out the treatment. Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) "The positive powers of hyperbaric oxygen are really a modification of God's gift to man." - Dr. A. Neubauer, M.D., Medical Director, Ocean Hyperbaric Neurologic Center, FLORIDA When treating autistic children, it is not enough to cleanse the brain from heavy metals by using chelation. Simultaneously the digestive system needs to be treated in order for optimal results. Areas that have low activity due to accumulated heavy metals need to be activated. With “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy” it is possible to treat both brain and digestive tract. This has been used since 1972 by Dr. Neubauer, USA, with excellent results. Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment is breathing in oxygen under pressure. Not to be confused with “hyperoxygenation”, which is breathing in

oxygen in regular pressure (1 atmosphere) *Inhaling large amounts of oxygen can be damaging to the brain. *Under no circumstances should the child breathe oxygen from an oxygen tube. Only specialists may treat with “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy”. *Pressure level *Length of sitting. *Numbers of sittings. Are individually adjusted after the

childs needs. Protocols that are beneficiary for other diagnoses are not relevant for autistic children. The treatment is done in submarine boat like chambers (hyperbaric chambers) that are on land. By using pressure, SCUBA diving is

simulated. With the help of special masks and hoods it is possible to breathe 100% oxygen. The molecules of pure oxygen are smaller than the molecules of oxygen we breathe in the “normal” air. The hyperbaric chamber enables the brain cells that have

very low function in damaged areas to receive these smaller molecules of oxygen. Through these sittings we make sure that the brains inactive cells, (idling neurons), develop to normal function. When the brain cells are able to utilize the molecules of

oxygen in the air, the treatment is finished. To confirm this, a new SPECT is done. (Dr. Neubauer & Dr.Harch’ s Scan-Dive-Scan Protocol) Diet Treatments are more beneficial when using both chelation and HBOT. By adding a gluten, soy and dairy free diet along with detoxification, many autistic children have positive effects. In normal cases, protein breaks down to amino acids in the digestive system. Since HBOT treats the digestive system both faster and more extensively compared to diets, these recommendations are not needed. Diet can be used more as support. Behaviour Therapy Training should always be included in the biomedical treatment. Training is a must. Always follow the childs training. *Teachers are available to show you how to train your child. *What the child learns in school/preschool needs to be repeated at home and outside. *A few hours of training is not enough. The child has a difficult time generalizing. Monitor the childs development *All institutes have the responsibility to do a yearly plan and a 3 months performance plan. *This way it is easy to establish the childs development and how much he/she learns. Make sure to write it all down *The childs vaccinations, sicknesses (especially diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, infections, fevers and similar), examinations, behaviour raports, developmental charts, etc. *Always carry a notebook and pen with you so you can note all behaviour you judge as being

important. Otherwise it is easy to forget. Most parents could use psychological support. There are psychologists at all institutes. But if the parents don’t ask for support it is doubtful that the psychologist can help. While you’re learning how to care

for your child, don’t forget to take care of your selves. Say yes to all the support you can get! SUMMARY AUTISM IS A NEUROIMMUNE DISORDER INDUCED BY Ø INFECTIONS Ø DIETARY PROTEINS & PEPTIDS Ø TOXIC CHEMICALS STARTS IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT Ø MANIFESTS IT SELF IN THE BRAIN CURE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT WITH HBOT AND/OR REMOVE Ø SUGAR Ø JUNK FOOD Ø PRESERVATIVES REPLENISH Ø GOOD FLORA (PROBIOTICS) Ø ENZYMES Ø NUTRIENTS Ø ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS REPAIR Ø Antimicrobials Ø Antifungals Ø Antivirals Ø Antibacterials Ø Immunotheraphy Ø Secretin Ø Detoxification/Chelation For more information E-mail to cemkinaci@... cemkinaci@... Mum231ASD@... wrote: Hello for UK Are you coming over for the Treating Autism Conference? Hope so - more details here www.TreatingAutismConferences.com Mandi Rodwell Conference lead Team TA

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December 11, 2006