People ask if genetics are the cause of autism, and if it’s genetic, then it makes sense to them. They think that it couldn’t be recovered from. So let’s talk about genetics.

First, we all have genes, but genes are simply a blueprint. We’re basically born with it just like an architectural blueprint. This blueprint is actually given to us at conception before we were ever born.

So then this blueprint is affected by different things such as environmental toxins outside that mom is being exposed to while she’s pregnant. There are toxins in the air that she’s breathing, the food that she’s eating, the water, she’s drinking plastics in the air, and then there are pathogens.

There’s candida which can get overgrown. It’s a type of yeast bacteria. There is Lyme disease, parasites, and mold biotoxins. We can have exposure to all of this just from what mom is being exposed to or was exposed to even prior to our conception that’s in her body. These things damage the DNA (genes).

And what dad was exposed to that was in his sperm at conception as well. Studies are showing that the sperm can actually be already affected with toxins, and when we are conceived, this is allowing the mutation of some genes right from conception.

So this blueprint, this genetic blueprint that we have, is affected right from the moment of conception from what mom and dad have going on then from what is in the mom’s body while you’re in the womb, while the fetus is growing, those genes are being mutated.

Then after the child is born, then there are other external toxins. There are things that are also given in the breast milk from the mom transferred. There are things that are in the child’s air in the household that are chemicals in the water, in the food, the things that are surrounding us...

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What is the difference between a bad carb, that feeds candida and causes blood sugar imbalance, and the healthy ones?

When removing the inflammatory foods from the diet we are simultaneously taking away the sugars the candida and other pathogens use to thrive. As this happens we are likely to see some triggering symptoms such as heightened behaviors, worsened sleep, lethargy, headaches, and more.

We need to remove the bad carbohydrates that feed candida so we can get it under control, but the brain also needs some glucose which is converted from carbs. Without any carbs our sleep and energy can be affected.

What is the difference between a bad carb, that has to go, and the healthy ones? Carbs are sometimes referred to as “simple” versus “complex” or “whole” versus “refined.”

Whole carbs are minimally processed and contain the fiber found naturally in the food, while refined carbs have been processed more and have had the natural fiber removed or changed. These refined, or processed carbohydrates turn to sugar in the body and cause blood sugar spikes that can lead to diabetes and weight gain, and their sugar also feeds candida and other pathogenic microbes in the gut.

Parents commonly tell me that the bad foods are all their child will eat and they fear not getting any nutrition into the child if they stop eating these foods. The reality is that these processed carbohydrates also lack essential nutrients, as well as damage the gut from inflammation and other toxins, so the child is not only not getting nutrition but actually continuing to have their gut and overall health damaged.

Some BAD, processed carbs with grains to AVOID that are also are high in carbohydrates include, but are not limited to:

gluten

white bread

refined pasta

white rice

crackers

breakfast cereal

pizza dough

potato chips (and products made with potato starch and potatoes in general)

instant oatmeal (no oats in general)

corn

Additionally, be sure to avoid dairy, especially cow’s milk. It is highly inflammatory, and naturally high in sugar. For a list of the top 7 foods to avoid, and why, you can get my free food guide at autismcheatsheet.com.

Healthy carbs are whole food, minimally processed, and grain free. These are acceptable in moderate amounts even on a candida diet, but the key word here is moderation.

We are removing the bad carbohydrates such as processed ones to help starve out the candida, however, if sleep becomes disrupted from a lower carbohydrate diet then add back in some healthy carbohydrates and give a protein/carb snack before bedtime such as sliced apple with almond butter.

To give your child’s brain some food with glucose to help sleep and to help a bit with calming, you can add some grain free, whole food carbohydrate foods into the diet such as:

• cassava (see tortilla recipe with cassava below),
• amaranth,
• buckwheat,
• millet,
• berries, (don’t over-do daily quantities)
• occasional zucchini and butternut squash...

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Recent studies from Harvard Medical School have suggested that inflammation may play a role in the development of autism. A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation found that children with autism had higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood than typically developing children.

Inflammation is a crucial process for our health, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health problems.

Cytokines signal the immune system to protect the body from threats like bacteria, allergens, toxins, and other harmful microbes and substances. In this case, they are pro-inflammatory, so they create inflammation as a defense mechanism for the body.

Another study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that children with autism had higher levels of inflammatory cytokines in their brains than typically developing children.

Studies increasingly indicate a strong inflammatory state associated with ASD [11]. This inflammatory condition is often linked to immune system dysfunction [12]. Enhanced inflammatory activity in ASD children has been demonstrated through pro-inflammatory biomarkers analysis.

What is inflammation and how is it related to autism?

Inflammation is a natural response by the immune system to protect the body from any harmful stimuli. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to tissue damage and a variety of health problems, including autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and even neurological disorders like autism.

Recent research has suggested that inflammation may contribute to the development of autism by disrupting healthy brain development during critical periods of growth in utero or early childhood. Inflammation can also exacerbate symptoms associated with autism, such as irritability and social withdrawal.

Children with autism often have chronic inflammation. This is not only a problem in the digestive system but also in the brain. Inflammation impairs brain cells and it can also kill them.

If the brain cells are weakened, they are even less capable of fending off toxins or excreting them once they have entered the cell...

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