Calcium and Magnesium Absorption in Autism [Podcast Episode #188]

Calcium and Magnesium Absorption in Autism [Podcast Episode #188]

Author: Karen Thomas, Founder, CEO February 8, 2024 Duration: 23:39
Parents wonder, “If my child with autism is on a gluten free and casein free diet then how will they get enough calcium?” No dairy!!! Why not? A few reasons are that it’s Inflammatory, has a naturally high sugar content, and it creates opiates just like gluten does.  Yes, just like opiate drugs, so your child may be addicted to them. Then you may ask, “How do I get calcium into my child’s body?” Minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium aid in eliminating acids from the body. An acidic body is one with toxicity, infections, and disease. Calcium If there is not an adequate supply of calcium absorbed from food or supplements, the body will recruit from its own resources, such as retrieving calcium from teeth and bones and magnesium from muscle. This leads to deficiencies in those areas and greater problems can result. I do not advocate supplementing with calcium either since excess cellular calcium can trigger many destructive processes in the brain, especially when there is lead toxicity. There are many good nutritional sources to get calcium from food. Such as broccoli, kale, almonds, salmon and sardines. Additionally, supplements that help with calcium absorption include: Magnesium  It’s estimated that up to 80% of people are deficient in this mineral.   It can become depleted by many things including lipid peroxidation which largely affects organs that are made of fat. The brain contains 60% fats; therefore it is highly susceptible to the damage that can be done by lipid peroxidation and to toxins from lipid-soluble substances such as pesticides and mercury... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/188

For any parent navigating an autism diagnosis, the path forward can feel overwhelming and lined with fixed opinions. Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas offers a different perspective, grounded not in theory but in lived experience. Host Karen Thomas speaks from the unique position of a mother who was told her son could not recover, yet through more than a decade of dedicated personal research and application, witnessed his journey to recovery. Her professional background as a Craniosacral Therapist informed her understanding that the brain can heal with the correct support. This podcast is a deeply personal resource, translating that hard-won knowledge into actionable conversations. Each episode delves into the practical strategies, nutritional insights, and holistic approaches Karen utilized, always with the aim of empowering parents with clarity and hope. You’ll hear detailed discussions on the interconnected factors that can influence neurodevelopment, from dietary adjustments to specific therapeutic interventions. The tone is both compassionate and straightforward, avoiding jargon in favor of real-world advice. Tuning into this podcast means accessing a roadmap built by someone who has walked the terrain herself, focusing on the tangible steps families can take to foster resilience and well-being. It’s a dedicated space for parents seeking to actively support their child’s potential through natural, informed means.
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