These days autism is on the rise. Before thirty years it was only 1 child in 2,500. But today 1 in 150 American kids are suffering with autism spectrum disorder.

Autism is a biological and metabolic disorder that affects the brain, impairing speech, social skills and behavior. Children suffering from it don’t digest and metabolize certain proteins and cannot detoxify metals. This results in irregular brain development and toxic reactions in the brain.

But, don’t worry. There is good news for all parents. Researchers have come up with an easy solution to treat autism. The solution is - giving autistic children a gluten-free, casein-free diet. All other medications including applied behavior therapy, speech therapy and music therapy can work well on the kids if they take gluten-free, casein-free diet.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and most oat products. Casein is a protein found in all dairy products. To most autistic children, gluten and casein are not digested. Peptides leak into the gut and attach to the opiate receptors of the autistic child’s brain. This causes irregular brain development and toxic reactions in the brain.

But it does not mean that every mother should stop feeding her kid with wheat or diary products. If your kid can digest and metabolize them, you can give them to your kid.

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