Autism Research

Use of Essential Oils for Neurological developmental Disorders & Developmental Immune Conditions

Neurological developmental Disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), childhood depression, speech disorders, learning disabilities, OCD, and the list goes on, profoundly affects the central nervous system among many other areas. Autism and its milder form known as Asperger’s is a neurologically based developmental disorder that is generally discovered in children before the age of 3.

Recent neuroimaging studies have shown that a contributing cause for autism may be abnormal brain development beginning in the infant's first months. This "growth dysregulation hypothesis" holds that the anatomical abnormalities seen in autism are caused by genetic defects in brain growth factors. It is possible that sudden, rapid head growth in an infant may be an early warning signal that will lead to early diagnosis and effective biological intervention or even possible prevention of autism.

Most of the increase in children’s neurological developmental disorders and developmental immune conditions such as eczema, asthma, and allergies have been found to be related to major increases in brain and immune system inflammation related to increased exposure to toxic chemicals or dietary excitoxins. Excitotoxins are substances added to foods and beverages that literally stimulate neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. They can be found in such ingredients as monosodium glutamate, aspartame (Nutrasweet®), cysteine, hydrolyzed protein, and aspartic acid. The inflammatory processes do damage cell structures including DNA, mitochondria, and cell membranes. They also activate microglia cells in the brain. Microglia are a type of glial cell that acts as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system (CNS). Microglia controls brain inflammation and immunity. Once activated, the microglia secrete large amounts of neurotoxic substances such as glutamate, an excitotoxin, which adds to inflammation and stimulates the area of the brain associated with anxiety. Inflammation also disrupts brain neurotransmitters, resulting in reduced levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Some of the main causes of such disturbances that have been documented include vaccines, mercury, aluminum, other toxic metals, MSG, aspartame, etc.

Research has shown that by detoxifying the brain and body of heavy metals that go through our bloodstream and bind to our organs, cells, muscles etc. has helped a high percentage of children previously diagnosed with Autism and “nearly a complete recovery in many of the two to seven year old children."as per

Dr. Stephanie Cave in her book titled "What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Children's Vaccinations",

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Researchers also believe that gastrointestinal disorders may also be linked to the brain dysfunctions that cause autism. Recent studies have shown that there are beneficial effects of Enzyme Based Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

In a study conducted by Dr. Timothy Buie, a pediatric gastroenterologist from Harvard/Mass General hospital, forty-six patients between the ages of 5 and 31 were selected for inclusion in a study based on a diagnosis placing them in the category of the autism spectrum disorders, ADD and ADHD. Their diets were supplemented with a dietary enzyme formulation. The results: The enzyme formula beneficially and safely affected all thirteen of the parameter measured. Improvements ranged from 50-90% depending on the parameters measured. The enzyme was effective at improving the symptoms such as socialization, hyperactivity, attention, eye contact, comprehension and compulsions. Read more here: http://www.autismndi.com/news/display.asp?content=RESOURCES&shownews=20040728195163

For both ADHD/ADD and Autism, stimulation of the limbic region of the brain may also help treat these disorders. The aromas from Therapeutic Essential Oils have a powerful ability to stimulate this part of the brain, since the sense of smell is tied directly to the mind's emotional and hormonal centers. As a result, the aroma of an essential oil has the potential to exert a powerful influence on ADD/ADHD and Autism.

In a two year case study (1999-2001), Dr. Terry Friedmann M. D. found significant results when children that had previously been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD were administered therapeutic essential oils by inhalation.

The essential oils of Brain Power, Vetiver,
Lavender and Cedarwood were used.
The oils were administered in this fashion: one oil was administered by inhalation 3 times per day for 30 days. An inhalation device was also used at night to administer a continuous inhalation of oil. See diffuser here See diffuser
The inhalation of the oils proved to settle the children's brain waves back into normal patters and improved their scholastic performance and behavioral patterns.

The final results were:

Lavender increased performance by 53%

Cedarwood increased performance by 83%

Vetiver increased performance by 100%.
This study will be published in the American Medical Association Journal.

The negative side of life is, its unfortunate that children and adults are having to suffer due to these unforeseen circumstances. The positive side is that we are extremely fortunate to have Therapeutic Essential Oils and supplements, something research has found to have helped many, including two of my care kids - Alexis A. & Kate N., something that is affordable and obtainable to each of us today.

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