Agrohomeopathy: An Emerging Field of Agriculture for Higher Crop Productivity and Protection of Plants against Various Stress Conditions
Sushobhan Sen et al. Agrohomeopathy is one of the newest approaches in agricultural research. In recent years various scientific studies showed that potentised homeopathic medicines can alter physiological activities of plants. It can alter the rate of enzymatic activities, total sugar, protein and cholophyll contents in plants. Eradication of biotic and abiotic stresses upto some […]
Homeopathy: A Healthier Way to Treat Depression?
Dana Ullman There are numerous theories for why the number of people suffering from mental illness is increasing and why it is afflicting people at younger and younger ages. The homeopathic analysis for this epidemic is unique and may provide additional insight as to why this is occurring. … Homeopaths, like modern-day physiologists, understand that […]
Homeopathic Medicine and the Immune System
Dana Ullman … there are two primary approaches to treating ill people. He said that there are therapeutic techniques that directly impact specific symptoms, and there are methods that stimulate the body’s own immune and defense system. Whereas conventional medical treatments today tend to focus on the former goal of treating or controlling symptoms, various […]
Parental Autoimmune Diseases Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring
Alexander Keil et al. Background: Autism spectrum disorders are often idiopathic. Stud- ies have suggested associations between immune response and these disorders. We explored associations between parental autoimmune disorders and children’s diagnosis of autism by linking Swedish registries. Methods: Data for each participant were linked across 3 Swedish registries. The study includes 1227 cases and […]
Role of Gut Microbiome in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Therapeutic Regulation
Masuma Afrin Taniya et al. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that affects normal brain development. The recent finding of the microbiota–gut–brain axis indicates the bidirectional connection between our gut and brain, demonstrating that gut microbiota can influence many neurological disorders such as autism. Most autistic patients suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Many […]
The Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Melissa DeFilippis Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) is used to a greater degree in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), when compared to children and adolescents without this diagnosis. There is limited evidence supporting the use of many of these treatments in ASD, despite their popularity. Current FDA approved medications for ASD target associated […]
Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part A – Medical Results
James B. Adams Background: This study investigated the effect of oral dimercapto succinic acid (DMSA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders ages 3-8 years. Methods: Phase 1 involved 65 children who received one round of DMSA (3 days). Participants who had high urinary excretion of toxic metals were selected to continue on to phase […]
Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part B – Behavioral Results
James B. Adams et al. Background: This study investigated the effects of oral dimercapto succinic acid (DMSA) therapy on the behavioural symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ages 3-8 years. Methods: Phase 1 involved 65 children with ASD who received one round of DMSA (3 days). Participants who had high urinary excretion of […]
