| We understand that inflammation can be a large issue | | | | inflammation. Actos has been used on people with |
| in chronic illness. Degenerative conditions like diabetes, | | | | Autism to reduce neurological inflammation with fairly |
| heart disease, arthritis, autoimmune disorders and | | | | good success. Originally a medication for diabetics to |
| cancer all have their roots in inflammation and it can be | | | | help control their blood sugar, it was found to have a |
| even more problematic if it is chronic inflammation. In | | | | positive impact on the way the cells in the body |
| Autism we also see inflammation as an issue and | | | | produce inflammation. Another medication that is helpful |
| particularly neurological inflammation. Tumor necrosis | | | | for inflammation is called spironolactone. Spironolactone |
| factor and interferon gamma are two markers that | | | | is also a medication to regulate sodium and potassium |
| can indicate there is inflammation that may be | | | | levels which aids in reducing edema or swelling, |
| impacting these children neurologically. | | | | especially of the lower extremities and it is used to |
| Some kids on the spectrum have a real problem with | | | | treat women with hirsutism, or over active |
| digestive inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease | | | | testosterone production. Another treatment for |
| in particular. However any inflammation generated | | | | inflammation in Autism is hyperbaric oxygen therapy. |
| whether it is in the gut or the blood stream, whether it | | | | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases oxygen to the |
| is from a vaccine reaction, a virus, or a food sensitivity | | | | brain by increasing the blood flow and it also seems to |
| can have a detrimental impact on the brain. | | | | help inflammation by the pressure that it provides as |
| Neurological inflammation can impact kids both globally | | | | well. Another very promising anti-inflammatory is |
| and in specific areas, especially the temporal lobes | | | | actually and interesting herbal remedy, it is an Indian |
| which are located on the side of the head. The left | | | | spice called Turmeric. The active ingredient is curcumin |
| temporal lobe is where some of the language areas | | | | and it is showing good results at aiding in the |
| are located. Inflammation can cause a decrease in | | | | inflammation of the gut and neurological system in |
| blood flow which then reduces the oxygen supply. You | | | | children with Autism. So we understand how prevalent |
| can see how impactful this can be, especially in the | | | | inflammation can be in chronic illness and also in Autism |
| brain. | | | | spectrum disorders. But as you do more research you |
| Yet there are a few remedies that have been | | | | can understand more and be aware that there are |
| implemented in order to counteract neurological | | | | things out there to help. |