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Children are
very susceptible to yeast overgrowth because of the prevalence of subscribing
antibiotics for ear infections and the like. Kids may also get yeast
infections from their mother as infants while in the birth canal or from
breast-feeding. I recently read that a baby's digestive system
is completely sterile when he or she is born. Their digestive systems are
populated with good and bad bacteria exclusively from the mother's breast milk
or the formula they are given. If a mother has Candida, she will not be
able to pass the baby as much good bacteria as someone who is not fighting this
condition. Therefore, the baby develops Candida because she doesn't have any
good bacteria to combat it. If they have Candida, their immune systems
are compromised which leads to sickness and possibly ear infections which are
treated with - antibiotics! Of course, this only makes the condition worse. I have observed a yeast infection (vaginal
rash and bad vaginal odor) in one of my daughters at the age of six months. It was a chronic issue until she was three
when I started treating her with ThreeLac – an all natural good bacteria that
got her bacteria back in balance and fixed her vaginal infection for good.
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Symptoms of yeast in children can manifest in many different ways. Oral thrush shows up as a white, patchy tongue. Skin rash is another possible indicator. All of my children (I have five) presented their Candida overgrowth in diverse ways. One poor child had chronic, severe stomach problems. She was very prone to throwing up and if she got started on a vomiting jag it could go on for a number of weeks. It was pretty scary. Once we got her condition under control, this problem was GONE. Our oldest son had been a chronic cougher, suffered from insomnia and had moderate allergies. These problems are all solved. Another suffered from skin rashes; another was cold all of the time and had to get up to urinate almost every night. |
Candida has been linked in some studies to ADD, ADHD and Autism. I am including an article from http://www.autism.org/Candida.html.
Some of the behavior problems which have been linked to an overgrowth of Candida albicans include: confusion, hyperactivity, short attention span, lethargy, irritability, and aggression. Health problems can include: headaches, stomachaches, constipation, gas pains, fatigue, and depression. These problems are often worse during damp and/or muggy days and in moldy places. Additionally, exposure to perfumes and insecticides can worsen the condition
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Dr. William Shaw has been conducting important research on yeast and its
effects on autistic individuals. He recently discovered unusual microbial
metabolites in the urine of autistic children who responded remarkably well to
anti-fungal treatments. Dr. Shaw and his colleagues observed a decrease in
urinary organic acids as well as decreases in hyperactivity and
self-stimulatory, stereotyped behavior; and increases in eye contact,
voc There are many safe methods to treat yeast overgrowth, such as taking nutritional supplements which replenish the intestinal tract with 'good' microbes (e.g., acidophilus) and/or taking anti-fungal medications (e.g., Nystatin, Ketoconosal, Diflucan). It is also recommended that the person be placed on a special diet, low in sugar and other foods on which yeasts thrive. Interestingly, if the Candida albicans is causing health and behavior problems, a person will often become quite ill for a few days after receiving a treatment to kill the excess yeast. The yeast is destroyed and the debris is circulated through the body until it is excreted. Thus, a person who displays negative behaviors soon after receiving treatment for Candida albicans (the Herxheimer reaction) is likely to have a good prognosis. |
Please note: treatment for Candida albicans infrequently results in a cure for autism. However, if the person is suffering from this problem, his/her health and behavior should improve following the therapy.
I think this article shows a lot of hope for autistic individuals and their families.