Autism, a neurological disorder, is not only based on genetic. Besides genetic, recent studies found some evidences on cellular level with immune cell malfunctions, mitochondrial malfunctions etc. But most strong evidence is identification of some genetic markers specific for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). That is why autism is called strongly genetic. Apart from that, a recent study on diagnosis and treatment of maternal thyroid disorder with susceptibility to autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in their offspring was conducted by Stine Linding Andersen and his colleagues. It suggests a correlation…
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Ways to Detect Autism Early in a Kid’s Life
A lot has already been said about how autism is on the rise and the things that parents and doctors should keep in mind to ensure that a control is put on this neurological disorder. The other reason for worry is also the fact that the early signs are found out or detected at a very later stage. The only problem for detecting those signs so late is that it delays the medical treatment that needs to be practiced on the kids with the expectation that their condition will improve….
Read MoreHow Photography Helps Parents Realize About Their Son’s Autism
Parents tend to take capturing images of their little bundle of joy very seriously because they love sealing the moments in the form of pictures so that a look at those can help them re-live the moment over and over again. This story is about one such proud father who wished to do the same and continued doing so – clicking pictures of his son and watching them over and over again until one day he realized that the pictures did not seem normal. As a father he felt that…
Read MoreMake the Right Move to Parent Your Autistic Child
A simple statement like good parenting drastically lessens the impacts of autism even without the help of medical assistance. This statement can definitely come as a shock for many parents who swear by the medical treatments their doctors have provided for their autistic child but good parenting does work wonders for your toddler. Let us put some facts to justify the above statement for people to get convinced that the statement stands true even in the contemporary times where medical science has progressed and advanced tremendously. Autism acceptance works just…
Read MorePortable Hyperbaric (HBOT) Chambers for providing mild hyperbaria
Mild Hyperbaric Chambers used for HBOT therapy offers a safe and effective means of providing mild hyperbaria. These chambers were designed to combat the symptoms of High Altitude Sickness also known as AMS. The design is such that it snugly fits any area be it office, clinic or even your home sweet home! Physicians, clinics and wellness centers may now offer economical and efficient HBOT Therapy in-house without the need to outsource the treatment. Internationally patented, this chamber design is simple and effective. Using urethane-coated nylon bonded with proprietary steel-weld…
Read MoreAll That You Ever Needed To Know About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Let’s dissect the name first. Hyper meaning more and baric meaning pressure, that is how the therapy works. Increased pressure of the oxygen we breathe in signals the DNA in out cells to trigger healing activities that our body fails to perform under normal conditions. Oxygen and sugar is converted into cell-usable gasoline by the tiny organelles in our cell called mitochondria and the process is named cellular respiration. This however, is an extremely delicate process and even a hair thin alteration in the routine can knock the mitochondria off…
Read MoreAutistic Children Outgrow all the Social Impairments
Childhood is always a pleasurable experience and young kids have the time of their life during their childhood. But that is a very general perspective that I am giving. Ever thought about those kids who are born autistic? Life is not a bed of roses for them and they have a lot of troubles to deal with and lot of battles to overcome autism. The biggest challenge that they face is that they are not easily accepted in mainstream society. They are made fun at and mocked at in almost…
Read MoreFive top treatments with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Treating Arterial Gas Embolism with HBOT- You may hear a lot about Gas Embolism being incurable. There is no need to get intimidated. With a considerably proliferated use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy this disease can be well healed. We need to know about the disease briefly before talking about HBOT and its role in healing the condition. Gas Embolism or Air embolism is a complex pathological condition caused by intrusion of a gas bubble inside the vascular system. A familiar symptom is Decompression Sickness commonly seen in underwater divers. Inert…
Read MoreLittle Grace Kenitz Goes Dancing With Her Friends
This is the story of Grace Kenitz, a girl who suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency since her birth. Refusing to see her daughter hooked up to machines any longer, Mrs. Kenitz decided to venture into the world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. And within the first year of treatment, Grace was showing miraculous improvements. Grace is special. But this is not what just her mom thinks. Recently, Grace had been invited as a special guest to the 8th Grade Dance at Middleton’s Glacier…
Read MoreAutism Awareness: Benefits Of Treating Autism With HBOT Therapy
With the rising number of autism cases getting registered worldwide every day, time is ripe when the subject of autism should be treated with much care and seriousness. This is one medical condition that cannot be wiped out from the face of earth completely through any medicine or treatment. But, there is a handful of therapeutic measures through which we can offer the autistic people a good living. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is one of the most effective methods of keeping this medical condition under control. April is being observed as…
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