Our Approach to Autism-Spectrum Disorders

At Optimal Health Medical Center, we integrate various complimentary medical approaches to improve the health and wellness of your child. By employing biomedical and integrative thought, traditional and contemporary treatments, we help children to reach their physical and physiological balance. Comprehensive patient evaluation is our goal. There is no determined cause of ASD epidemics. This problem is multifactorial.  The more possible triggers we revealed in a child, the better support  of his/her organism we can suggest. Most of these kids have prominent digestive problems and malnutrition, therefore, the diet and nutrition are the most important steps towards their growth and development.

How we can help: We practice Western holistic methods of treatment and help to achieve a whole body balance for the child. We pay great attention to physical training and exercising that help muscle strength and brain maturation. Masking and breathing exercises (hypercapnia) could help better brain supply with the oxygen. Many parents believe in hyperbaric oxygen therapy  (HBO) as a booster for their children development. Knowing the oxygen and hemoglobin balance in the blood, we more believe in HBO effect with high atmospheric pressure (>2 atmospheres) that are available only in solid chambers at hospital facilities. Instead, oxygen breathing at night or daytime gives a good alternative for costly HBOs. If harmful effects of environmental  toxins have been suspected, we offer special urine and stool tests to assess toxicity and monitor therapeutic approach. If the tests prove any heavy metal burden, we choose the appropriate detox approach based on the specific excretion profile and liver and kidney function tests.  Like many other DAN! medical offices, we use detox and  chelation along with glutathione, ALA, DMSA, EDTA, etc. based on patient's need. All kids should be tested for iron deficiency and thyroid imbalance. We test for food and allergy and sensitivity helping to adjust children's diet to their health needs. Blood testing for vitamin concentrations is also available.  We use treatment with Methyl B12 injections based on methylation, and LDN for some patients. It was proven that many kids may benefit  with good natural vitamin supplementation. We provide U-OK special protocol for Candida treatment with anticandida shots, diet, Lauricidin and antifungal treatment, and probiotic supplementation with probiotics and Mutaflor (Germany). We also employ homeopathy by using homeopathic dynamized vaccines (MMR, DTP, etc) as mild prophylaxis of possible vaccination side effects in children. You can read more about homeopathy below. Chelation of Heavy Metals Traditional chelation therapy uses an intravenous drip or push and is administered in an outpatient setting. The number of treatments vary based on each patient's individual condition and goals of treatment. Although IV chelation with EDTA and other chelators have been proven to be safe, we strongly encourage a slower approach with children to avoid a fast and massive heavy metal flush-out. We offer transdermal, oral and/or rectal detox protocols with mineral replacement, probiotic support, and dietary adjustment.  Rectal chelation therapy is the newest, easiest, most convenient and efficient technique for detoxifying heavy metals out of the body. This method of detoxification is low-cost, non-invasive, in no way uncomfortable, and generally greatly preferred over IV treatments. To read more about chelation, please click here. Prior to commencing any EDTA chelation treatment, it is of the utmost importance we ensure that a body balance has been achieved using our Step one in combination with appropriate nutritional supplements in order to prevent possible harmful effects. Homeopathy If harmful side effects of vaccinations have been established in your child, you may try to use homeopathic dynamized vaccines (MMR, DTP, etc). These specially formulated in the USA oral remedies are safe and effective and have been successfully used in Europe for many years (Dr. Jean Elmiger, Tinus Smits) as well as for homeopathic prophylaxis of possible vaccination side effects in children. A follow up with classic homeopathic help is recommended for best results.

DAN! meeting in Washington DC, 2006 Paul Shattock Stephanie Cave, MS, MD Autism One, Chicago, 2006   James Neubrander, MD   Andrew Wakefield, MD   James Williams, Author of  Out To Get Jack   F.Edward Yazbak, MD (Autism One, 2007)

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. Additional Recommended Treatments for Maximum Results: Metabolic balancing with appropriate detoxification procedures A special European protocol with non-pathogenic E.Coli probiotics in dysbiosis, bacterial overgrowth and indigestion Applied kinesiology (Dr. Ulan's, BioSet technique) in combination with other methods A special diet based on our long-term experience and research of metabolic imbalances in chronically ill patients with anemia, thyroiditis, diabetes, cancer and obesity A custom home exercise plan for mentally challenged children and adults. All methods and techniques are recommended only after an individual evaluation.