New Study Links Mercury & Autism 
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Environmental factors have been implicated in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, the role of heavy metals has not been fully defined. This study investigated whether blood levels of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead of children with ASD significantly differ from those of age- and sex-matched controls. One hundred eighty unrelated children with ASD and 184 healthy controls were recruited. Data showed that the children with ASD had significantly (p < 0.001) higher levels of mercury and arsenic and a lower level of cadmium. The levels of lead did not differ significantly between the groups. The results of this study are consistent with numerous previous studies, supporting an important role for heavy metal exposure, particularly mercury, in the etiology of ASD. It is desirable to continue future research into the relationship between ASD and heavy metal exposure.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28480499
I did not read the full paper. It would be interesting to know the age of the kids and if they are all from China. Obviously pollution there is terrible. It is virtually certain that they do not vaccinate as much as we do in the US but I don't know if they are stupid enough--or greedy enough-- to put organic mercury in the vaccines.
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- Re: New Study Links Mercury & Autism #69242
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This is a reply to # 2,367,240I know what caused my child's autism because I was there, only I am not allowed to say it for fear of being ridiculed. Only three days ago my mum came across someone who repeated my story only it happened to them and they have a one year old.
I don't care how many tests and studies mostly biased they do many parents and a lot stay quiet because they can only get payouts providing they go about things differently and don't link certain things with autism even though many repeat what I say.
There are two types of autism, there are those that are born with it and that is genetics who mostly don't tend to have the gut problems the majority of the other lot have. Unfortunately the ones that are born with autism don't understand the other type so now and again I will come across a posting where genetics is a key factor because of family members having autism and often dont have the accompanying food intolerances and dysbiosis that the other type of autism persons are afflicted with.
The other type of autism genetics does not play a part and they tend not to have immediate family members with autism.
I hope one day the truth is allowed to come out but at the moment a lot of doctors and scientist are still running scared and until attitudes change will continue to do so.
My own child was born perfect, he was actually more forward than his cousin who was three months older than him. Then one day because of something that was done to him we lost him and ended up with another child, a severely disabled child who is now a young adult and who is critically ill.
- Re: New Study Links Mercury & Autism joegrane
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This is a reply to # 2,367,281I'm very sorry to hear about your child.
It is also sad that parents feel they can't tell their stories. I've heard from a mom, a psychologist, who felt that way even AFTER they received compensation from the national vaccine court! The system is SO sick. The greed of Big Pharma and their friends in politics and mainstream media is despicable.
Since "autism" is a list of symptoms, a label, there can be any number of causes or contributing factors. Genetics of course is one.
You might be interested in this old discussion between Dr Amy Holmes and some members of an autism support group on the subject of timing.
Born Autistic or Born Poisoned? That is the question?
http://onibasu.com/archives/am/7539.html
Thankfully Dr Amy's son improved enough that he lost his ASD label.
http://onibasu.com/archives/am/4930.html
Bernie Rimland mentioned in the above discussion is the founder of the Autism Research Institute.
Autism Research Institute treatment parent ratings 2009
http://www.autism.com/index.php/treatment_ratings_asd
"Detox. (chelation)" 74% report "got better", 3% report "got worse", 23% report "no effect"
The 74% rating is the best of the many dozens of listed interventions.
Maybe your child had a setback after receiving the MMR vaccine that does not include mercury. That does not mean heavy metals were not involved indirectly as a contributing factor.
HMs from mom's Amalgam fillings, flu shot given to pregnant women, etc affect the immune system and other systems. When your child received the vaccine his immune system was not able to handle the attenuated vaccine.
Don't give up hope for additional gains even if you were told not to expect them! This mom continued to fight for her son's health and was rewarded for her admirable efforts. I followed her frequent posts in an autism support group for a few years.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Autism-Mercury/conversations/messages/315815
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Mercury/message/292717
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Autism-Mercury/conversations/topics/304450
Have you checked out any of the information from Dr Marco Ruggiero on the gut and microbiome? I'm not suggesting it is the cure but I've heard from some that it gave them a boost and enabled them to better tolerate other treatments.
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