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Reversing Autism? How does diet change us?
I was fascinated by how they went about reversing the Autism symptoms. It was more about changing lifestyle practices and eating a diet that would reduce inflammation in the body. Living healthy. But isn’t this what is required for all of us? It seems when the trajectory for growth has tangent off in time, you bring it back and line it up with what is normal. So what is normal. How does diet change us?
The twins underwent behavioural analysis, speech therapy and a strict gluten-free diet and nutrition programme as part of the trial to reduce inflammation.
The diet was casein-free, a protein found in milk; low-sugar; had no artificial colours or dyes; zero ultra-processed foods; primarily organic; and locally sourced.
The girls were also given daily supplements for omega-3 fatty acids, multivitamins, vitamin D, carnitine, and others.
The parents said they knew there would not be a “singular cure” to reverse the symptoms and instead the programme focused on alleviating the “total load” on the children.
