Recommended Holistic Lifestyle Changes for families of ASD Children

Beginning a biomedical protocol for your child is nothing short of overwhelming at first with all of the necessary dietary changes, supplements and testing you'll begin to use. As a result, some of the important lifestyle changes are often overlooked when embarking on your new "biomed" journey.

Many of the symptoms we know as autistic are the result of a biochemically imbalanced body which is overburdened with environmental toxins. Thus, cleaning up your child's environment is a key part of the journey towards recovery. Here are some of the important changes that should begun to be implemented in order to clean up your family's surroundings, and help to lessen the toxic burden on your ASD child's body:

• Make the change over to 100% natural cleaning supplies
• Switch to aluminum and Teflon-free cookware
• Use glass instead of plastic containers
• Avoid buying toys that are made in China to avoid lead contamination
• Purchase natural and gluten free, casein free, soy free toothpaste, soaps and medicines
• Invest in a reverse osmosis water filter for your home
• Consider investing in a HEPA air filter to clean the air in your home/child's room of allergens and dust mites

Dietary Tips :

• Buy organic food , especially fats and oils which often contain a higher concentration of pesticides
• Avoid seafood and heavy-metal toxic fish
• Consider using spices which are high in antioxidants and anti-bacterial and viral properties, such as turmeric and garlic

Other things to remember :

• Avoid spraying pesticides, installing new flooring or carpeting or use of any other chemicals around your ASD child
• If your child is prescribed antibiotics for an infection or if a dental procedure is recommended for your child, remember to contact your biomedical practitioner first