I believe that autism is an auto immune disorder that began with an attack on a person’s immune system. A person with a previously suppressed (genetic weak links in their DNA) or now suppressed immune system (thanks to the attack) becomes much more likely to react to the next attack.

So, who or what is doing the attacking?

Medical toxins, primarily in the form of immunizations and pharmaceutical drugs, contain toxic ingredients that include (but aren’t limited to) mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, plastic and aborted human cell culture. It is known that toxins in the Hepatitis B vaccine increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis and that toxins in some strains of the influenza vaccine increase the risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Autoimmune diseases generally involve difficulties with the immune system turning itself off, so any stimulation of the immune system can sometimes lead to a flare of disease. Vaccines may cause transient flares of disease in some patients, says immunologist Julian Ambrus, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Buffalo General Hospital in New York.

When toxic ingredients inter the blood stream a series of events takes place:

The toxins literally attack our bodies in specific ways. For example, aluminum (an ingredient used in many vaccines and shots as an adjuvant) attacks the nervous system. Mercury attacks the brain. When combined in vaccines (and they are) the immature immune system is often unable to return to a healthy state. The immune system remains suppressed and more likely to severely react to the next attack.

Sometimes the first attack is enough – especially when the child was born with a suppressed system that can be caused by donated weak DNA from the family tree. People with blood, brain, mental and emotional disorders of all kinds deposit weak links (that contribute to increased susceptibility) into the blood bank that is then shared with future generations of loved ones.

Suppressed immune systems typically become confused immune systems that are rendered unable to continually fight off attacks to their immune system. Allergies develop, disorders of all kinds come next and the immune system begins to attack itself… known as an auto immune disorder.

Today there are over 100 auto immune disorders leaving people fighting for their lives. Many are left unable to work, unable to breath, unable to think coherently and unable to live a normal life. Drugs are prescribed to suppress the symptoms but the toxic fillers in these drugs can cause side effects that are even worse than the disorder itself. The development of multiple disorders is a common next step.

The person with a suppressed immune system typically over reacts or under reacts to common medicines, common foods and even common viruses. The strep throat virus can cause this person to develop PANDAS, an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. When my son suffered from PANDAS I described the affliction as having strep in his brain. I was also told that there was no cure. Medical drugs, to include mind altering drugs, were recommended along with anti depressants.

*Note – the anti depressants were recommended for my son (who was not depressed) – not me – although I was truly the one suffering from mental anguish. Trying to find elusive answers to help my son was stressful to the point of exhaustion, frustration and a form of true depression… but reading and a good, healthy diet seemed to keep me going.

Thankfully, through extensive research, I found the answer that worked for us! I began to build my son’s immune system by helping his body to produce the immune builder known as glutathione. This tri-peptide is created in our liver and serves to remove toxins, heavy metals and mutant cells. When the level of toxins becomes too great our body struggles to keep up with the demand for more glutathione.

I researched every glutathione supplement I could find and – in the end – only one stood out from the pack: MaxGxl Glutathione accelerator. My son began taking MaxGxl on December 17, 2008, after suffering from PANDAS for 14 months. We had tried countless supplements, chiropractors, natural doctors of all kinds and immune builders but nothing helped very much or for very long. After seven weeks with MaxGxl my son no longer had any PANDAS symptoms. Bonus: he was sleeping through the night and eating well.

Nine months after he began taking MaxGxl my son (diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder at three and with Asperger’s Syndrome at five) no longer qualified for services at school! Today he continues to improve in all areas and it is very difficult to see that he has a form of autism.

Auto immune disorders of all kinds need to be treated by healing the immune system – NOT with more drugs that suppress the immune system even further. Is MaxGxl the right immune builder for you? Probably so. This product is all natural and has no side effects. It has changed our lives and would probably change yours, too. Not only has the product given my son, and indeed my entire extended family, a healthier life – the company compensation plan allows me to enjoy a greater lifestyle where I can help even more people to reclaim their life!  To learn more please visit my personal site here: MaxGxl With Rhonda Spellman. Let me know if you have any questions!

Although the audience laughed and found this funny the reality is not funny. The side effects of prescription drugs can often be far worse than the illness ever thought about being. But – are we warned about the possible / potential risks before being given the medication? Do we tend to find out too little… too late?

From personal experience and from numerous letters that are from innocent people looking for answers I would have to say enough is enough!

According to an article by one of my favorite sleuths, Jim Edwards,  Zicam is just another drug with serious side effects that went unreported and unrecognized for far too long. Over 800 cases of people loosing their sense of smell after using Zicam began in 1999!

TEN YEARS is far too long to go without something being done to protect people and TEN YEARS is just the beginning… read Jim Edwards full article here and let me know what YOU think: Supreme Court and Drug Companies.

Sincerely,

Rhonda

Since 2008 I have discovered a common denominator that has changed the focus of my life: Glutathione. Glutathione is THE immune builder that supports our body’s every action. Glutathione exists in every cell in our system and is the tri-peptide created in our liver with one purpose: to remove toxins, heavy metals and free radicals from our blood stream! While doing this crucial job, air flow is increased and the natural process of improved health is obtained.

In 2005 I first read about glutathione but could not find a source or a way to improve my son’s critically low levels. Sure, there were (and still are) numerous products on the market claiming to be “the” answer. After deliberate research I discovered that they either 1) had no substantial data to support their claims, 2) had fillers to include play sand and ground up plastic or 3) couldn’t answer basic questions.

In October 2008 – after my son’s blood tests revealed that he still had chronically low levels of glutathione and chronically high levels of mercury – (after detoxifying since 2001 at an average cost of $240 a month) I changed my research tactic. My search was simple: Autism, low glutathione, Immune System. I landed on a site owned by Dr. Robert H. Keller. I spent the next two months reading everything about him in Pub Med, in medical journals and everywhere I could find.

Because the story seemed too good to be true I began typing Dr. Keller Hoax, Dr. Keller Scam and so on… and NEVER found a single thing. On December 17, 2008 I gave my son (at that time suffering terribly from PANDAS) his first dose of MaxGxl Glutathione Accelerator. Within a week we saw better focus. In three weeks I received the first call from the school, What are you doing different with Tanner? In seven weeks we met with the therapist for training for the voice activated computer that he qualified for in October 2008.

He no longer qualified!

On September 16, 2009 – nine months on MaxGxl – my son no longer qualified for services at school and the rest – as they say – is history. I published my 3rd book The Journey, Home from Autism and it was released on January 1, 2010. The final chapter deals with  his fabulous improvements… the healing of his immune system.

If you have a healthy immune system you will have a healthy brain. If you have a healthy brain you can accomplish anything you set your mind to doing. My son’s 1st book Tanner’s Camel will be going to press this summer. His first screen play and the other three books he’s written will follow soon. My younger son, Oliver also wrote his first book at eight. His message: what it’s like to have a brother with autism. Sometimes really cool and sometimes really annoying… You’ll definitely want a copy! More details on his book Asperger’s Rhymes with Bass Burgers coming soon.

From the AstraZeneca site: the most common side effects in adults are drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, increased appetite, upset stomach, weight gain, fatigue, disturbance in speech and language, and stuffy nose.

The side effect warnings continue: Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) treated with this type of medicine are at an increased risk of death, compared to placebo (sugar pill). Seroquel XR is not approved for treating these patients.

If this drug is not approved can someone please, please tell me why it’s being prescribed? My heart goes out to those who have put their lives into the hands of others who aren’t aware of the risks they are taking with innocent lives.

For further information on Seroquel I would highly recommend an article published on April 27, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Justice here: Seroquel Manufacturer Pays.

Be healthy, be informed and, most of all, be positive. Your thoughts can most certainly affect your body’s reaction to just about anything.

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Beginning in 2008 they began to receive consumer complaints and even initiated recalls… five times! One recall is acceptable… a bad batch perhaps. Two recalls indicates (to me) that there is some kind of problem with quality control. But five recalls… the indications here could become quite catastrophic for Weldon…

Weldon told Fortune magazine, It’s really hard to understand, we’re looking into this right now.

While he is looking into the problem I would suggest that you look into your medicine cabinet. Recalled products can be found here:  Tylenol Recalls.

We don’t know what answers the world will bring tomorrow. We do know, however, that we need to prepare for tomorrow’s answers… today. And, those of us directly affected by autism need to prepare, in general, more than most. We are blessed with the job of helping those with different learning abilities. We are also blessed with the job of being pro-active about awareness!

Where does one start… as the teacher or the student…? It’s a dilemma that, for most of us, occurs simultaneously simply because the necessary tools haven’t been available.  As our loved ones are getting older and the questions are getting harder the answers are becoming even more obsolete. (kind of like our finances… but that’s subject for another post!)

Introducing  Autism Tomorrow! Tomorrow’s questions are being answered today! Questions I hadn’t even thought of are covered in Autism Tomorrow. In fact, this book is SO full of information that I think it could have just as easily been named Answers to Autism for all of Your Tomorrows!

Autism Tomorrow is for ALL of us. This book is FULL of the answers we ALL need in order to help those we love – for the rest of their lives!
Autism Tomorrow, by my friend Karen Simmons (founder and CEO of Autism Today) is the best resource to answer questions about the next step.
Autism Tomorrow : the help we need for ALL of our tomorrows… available TODAY!

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With this understanding I plead with you to join us in our outreach efforts to Reach, Teach and Inspire those with special abilities. People with autism contribute vastly to the world (Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Charles Schultz…) and will continue to change our world for the better. Isn’t it about time that we stood up in support? Your vote could help to change the world: because OUR world is THEIR world, too!

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To:  U.S. CongressPetition to declare May as Autism Tomorrow month because TOMORROW they’ll grow up.

As a parent, self-advocate, caregiver, or someone who’s passionate about autism advocacy, KEEN Foundation asks for your help to declare May the official Autism Tomorrow month!

By clicking below to “sign” this petition, you will support awareness and education of autism resources for millions of children on the spectrum who are rapidly growing into adulthood.

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- Support to help children on the spectrum transition from childhood to adulthood and thrive in the real world.

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- Answers to questions such as “Where do we go from here?” or “What do I need to do now to help my child prepare for adulthood?”

April’s designation of Autism Awareness month is helping people today, sign this petition to help our children TOMORROW!

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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Limited only if you haven’t visited Johnny Carino’s Italian restaurant! Here in Parker (9355 Crown Crest Blvd. Parker, CO  80138). I regularly visit my favorite spot with family and friends. One of my very favorite dishes is the Chicken Scaloppini with a side of artichokes. I also have them add their famous spicy marinara to the noodles… sooooooooooooooooooo good that my mouth waters just thinking about it!

Although I am not on a gluten free diet, my son is. This can be a real challenge when there simply are no options on the menu for him. Enter: Johnny Carino’s! Carino’s, in cooperation with the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), is providing many of the classic favorites to include Chicken Marsala, Lemon Rosemary Chicken, Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia and – my personal favorite – Chicken Scaloppini! Suggested substitutions for non-gluten items don’t cost extra and everyone is happy!

The signature Italian food at Carino’s is hard to beat and you may have your favorites, like me. I recently added a new favorite to my list last week – the Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad… Fresh spinach, gorgonzola, roma tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, crispy onion straws. Served with warm bacon vinaigrette…

What a treat! This salad was enough for two complete meals so I enjoyed the second half of this wonderful meal the next day for lunch!

If you haven’t had some really good Italian food lately, stop by Johnny Carino’s Italian restaurant because My Carino’s should be Your Carino’s, too! Tell them Rhonda sent you and don’t forget to have a piece of the triple chocolate tiramisu for dessert! The pieces are big enough to share with a friend… but you many not want to!

Author David Liu explains in his article titled Tylenol linked to autism that the use of Tylenol by pregnant mothers might actually increase their risk of delivering a child who will develop autism.

Another study on children using Tylenol after the MMR vaccination resulted in children having a much greater risk (6 times more likely) of developing autism. Since my own son – and countless additional children I have come to learn about – developed autism after the MMR I have to wonder if the use of Tylenol could have contributed or not.

What should a mother do when their child’s temperature is 105°?                                                  Are there alternative (safer) options?

A friend of mine from Canada shared this:

By far the best method to lower a high temperature within MINUTES is with the use of egg whites:

• Soak 2 cloths in egg whites and put bottom of the feet.
• Cover feet with socks.
• The egg whites instantaneously start to draw the temperature DOWN from the brain (where it is dangerous) to the feet (where it can do no damage).
• Chopped onion or chopped potato can be applied to feet instead, although egg whites are the fastest method.

Egg whites are also wonderful for minor and even some more severe burns. Soak or coat affected area in egg white. While the egg white is still wet you should not suffer from the pain. As the egg white dries you will need to reapply the egg white. The egg white also helps to prevent scarring from the burn.

For me and my family we rarely use Tylenol and / or any other pain medication.  I have found that cinnamon oil, applied to your temple area, can reduce headaches and that adding a few drops of cinnamon oil to a warm bath can be extremely helpful in reducing overall aches and pain.

Tylenol or no Tylenol is a personal choice but, given the option to live and stay healthier, I think the answer is pretty clear: there are alternatives.

This meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at the Activities Center located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway. You can read the full details and find the RSVP details her:  http://tinyurl.com/2ecfc9g

If I lived lived closer I’d attend this meeting just to hear the message from keynote speaker, Tom Iland. Iland – a California State University Northridge graduate and a lead intern at Disney – also offers something special: Iland has Asperger’s Syndrome.

I know, first hand, that people with Asperger’s Syndrome tend to tell it like it is and – in their own unique way – they share vivid images that they alone can see with profound clarity.

If you go – and I hope you do – please share your thoughts and feelings on this meeting. I’d be more than happy to share the exciting news!