Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (108 page)
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Authors: Gillian McKeith
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamin B
6
seems to be sorely deficient in those with autism, as does magnesium. They should be supplemented but taken with an additional B complex for best results.
Take digestive enzymes with meals—these aid digestion and absorption of nutrients and reduce the likelihood of food intolerances. Better breakdown of food is very important to avoid the buildup of the behavior-altering opioids in the urine and spinal fluid.
Take probiotics—these aid digestion and gut immunity. Problems with digestion and immunity are both implicated in autism.
EXTRA TIPS
Have Epsom salts baths twice a week—some autistics have difficulty metabolizing sulphur, and this can contribute to symptoms. Epsom salts contain magnesium sulphate, so bathing in the salts can increase levels of sulphur as well as magnesium in the tissues. Both of these are beneficial. Use two cups of salts in a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes. Do not rinse off; pat dry and go to bed. Sulphur tissue salts can also be taken to improve sulphur levels.
For further information, go to www.gillianmckeith.info/autism.
BACKACHE
Backache can be a very tiring experience, as pain is such a drain on the body’s energy system. You may feel aches, sharp pains, gnawing pain. Back pain can radiate anywhere from the neck, right down the spine to your tailbone. The pain can even move into the buttocks and hips too. Lower-back pain is the most common back complaint and a huge problem for many.
CAUSES MAY INCLUDE
Spinal malformation.
Scoliosis.
Sedentary lifestyle.
Obesity.
Poor posture.
Heavy lifting.
Pregnancy.
Kidney weakness.
Back injuries.
Congesting foods.
Action plan
EAT/DRINK
Quinoa, barley, adzuki beans, black beans, kidney beans, salmon, trout, fennel, onions, parsley, beets, spring onions, chives, blackberries, mulberries, blueberries. They are nourishing to the kidneys if that is the source of your back pain, and also high in magnesium, which can help relieve pain and tension.
Oily fish, raw shelled hemp seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, and avocados contain anti-inflammatory essential fats.
Water: six to eight glasses daily are required to flush out toxins and hydrate the body.