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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promising results for Autism

Equal Rights

2005-08-21, 5:54 pm

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promising results for Autism
http://www.reimerhbo.com/autism.htm
http://www.hypertc.com/autism.htm

Autism is a mysterious disease-condition-behaviour disorder which causes a
complex neurological disorder that typically occurs within the first 3 years
of life, that results in developmental disabilities. Children will seemingly
develop normally until 18 -24 months at which time an alarming regression in
their development occurs and they may stop speaking and begin to lose
interest in their surroundings and interactions with other people. Autism
occurs two to four times more frequently in boys than in girls.

There are many theories as to the cause of Autism such as abnormal cerebral
blood flow to areas of the brain, high fevers, birth trauma, brain injury,
infections, reactions to vaccines (some reports implicate MMR) or lack of
oxygen before, during or after delivery. Other theories suggest mineral
deficiencies such as calcium, iron and zinc either in utero or after birth
or fat and protein deficiencies.

The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for autism has been used in many
countries worldwide. The results are varied and the individual reports from
families and health professionals are encouraging. There are many
testimonies on the net from families who have taken HBOT for their autistic
child with varied results, mostly very encouraging.

HBOT increases the oxygen tissue concentration which increases cerebral
blood flow to an area thus enabling the body to restore brain tissue
metabolism of oxygen and nutrients, helping restoration of any areas which
are suffering from hypoxia. New blood and oxygen begin to stimulate an area,
especially one that has viable, recoverable brain cells that are "idling
neurons" not knowing what to do instead of function normally. HBOT reduces
swelling or excess fluid in the brain that might be pressing on centres of
the brain which cause "confusion" in their function ability. HBOT has been
demonstrated to exert positive objective changes from a safe, adjunctive
therapy that has been overlooked by most healthcare professionals. Parents
are encouraged to educate themselves on this new dynamic use of HBOT so they
can make informed decisions for the future of their child.
http://www.reimerhbo.com/autism.htm
http://www.hypertc.com/autism.htm

Mark Probert

2005-08-22, 11:59 am

Equal Rights wrote:
> Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promising results for Autism
> http://www.reimerhbo.com/autism.htm
> http://www.hypertc.com/autism.htm

Sadly, there is no proof that HBOT affects autism. Over the past 10+
years, HBOT had been touted for treating cerebral palsy, and, when a
massive Canadian study showed that there was no discernible difference
when pressurized room air was used (as a placebo), that stopped.

HBOT is a viable treatment for many real conditions. It does nothing for
Autism, etc.

> Autism is a mysterious disease-condition-behaviour disorder which causes a
> complex neurological disorder that typically occurs within the first 3 years
> of life, that results in developmental disabilities. Children will seemingly
> develop normally until 18 -24 months at which time an alarming regression in
> their development occurs and they may stop speaking and begin to lose
> interest in their surroundings and interactions with other people. Autism
> occurs two to four times more frequently in boys than in girls.
>
> There are many theories as to the cause of Autism such as abnormal cerebral
> blood flow to areas of the brain, high fevers, birth trauma, brain injury,
> infections, reactions to vaccines (some reports implicate MMR) or lack of
> oxygen before, during or after delivery. Other theories suggest mineral
> deficiencies such as calcium, iron and zinc either in utero or after birth
> or fat and protein deficiencies.

Well, at least they are not bullshitting about the non-existent
thimerosal connection.

> The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for autism has been used in many
> countries worldwide. The results are varied and the individual reports from
> families and health professionals are encouraging. There are many
> testimonies on the net from families who have taken HBOT for their autistic
> child with varied results, mostly very encouraging.
>
> HBOT increases the oxygen tissue concentration which increases cerebral
> blood flow to an area thus enabling the body to restore brain tissue
> metabolism of oxygen and nutrients, helping restoration of any areas which
> are suffering from hypoxia. New blood and oxygen begin to stimulate an area,
> especially one that has viable, recoverable brain cells that are "idling
> neurons" not knowing what to do instead of function normally. HBOT reduces
> swelling or excess fluid in the brain that might be pressing on centres of
> the brain which cause "confusion" in their function ability. HBOT has been
> demonstrated to exert positive objective changes from a safe, adjunctive
> therapy that has been overlooked by most healthcare professionals. Parents
> are encouraged to educate themselves on this new dynamic use of HBOT so they
> can make informed decisions for the future of their child.
> http://www.reimerhbo.com/autism.htm
> http://www.hypertc.com/autism.htm
>
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