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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Autism There
is an estimated 1 to 1.5 million Autistic individuals in the United
States. With
an annual growth rate of 11-16%, and a 172% increase from the 1990’s, Autism
is the fastest growing developmental disability in this country. The condition effects communication and
social interactions and is the effect of
neurological dysfunction. Autism is a
spectrum disorder, with varying degrees of impact and is the most common of
the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
Other disorders in this spectrum range include; Asperger's Syndrome,
Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Not Otherwise
Specified Pervasive Development Disorder.
While the cause of Autism is unknown at this time, there
are many theories as to the source of the condition. Some medical professionals claim that the
Autism is caused by a state of hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to areas of the
brain. Others state that the
condition was due to a high fever or infection, trauma during birth, mineral
or other nutritional deficiencies, vaccination reactions, mercury poisoning,
chemical exposures, or abnormal blood flow in the brain. While there is currently no
cure for Autism, researchers are investigating new and revolutionary means of
treating the condition with promising results. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy used in Autism Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been utilized to
treat Autism in many countries throughout the globe. The rationale behind using hyperbaric for
Autism is that the treatments increase cerebral blood flow and thus oxygen is
delivered to areas of the brain, which are thought to be oxygen deficient. Greater amounts of blood and oxygen begin
to stimulate cerebral tissues and aid in recovery of idling neurons. HBOT also reduces excess fluids and
swelling of brain tissues which aid in neurological function and a less
confused state in Autistics. Hyperbaric is also used as a
complementary therapy for the treatment of heavy metal detox for such
materials as mercury. Hyperbaric
assists in the metabolism of heavy metal removal. It can help a patient counteract the effects of heavy metal
poisoning and helps body deal with toxins even as noxious as cyanide. It is often used in conjunction with
chelation and other detox procedures to help support the body to deal with
the impact commonly seen in the removal of heavy metals, mercury, toxins, and
other contaminants. Worldwide,
medical researchers are discovering promising results with the effects of
hyperbaric therapy on persons with Autism.
In one study, involving brain functionality and recovery for
children with chemical exposures exhibiting PDD disorders, hyperbaric oxygen
therapy was found to be remarkably effective. Treatments consisted of 10
sessions in a hyperbaric chamber at 1.3 ATA, for one hour per day, five
consecutive days for two weeks. To
increase validity to the study results, SPECT scans of each patient’s brain
were taken before and after the hyperbaric treatments to quantify physical
changes to the brain tissue. The
SPECT scan showed an increase to blood flow and oxygen to the temporal lobe.
SPECT scans of patients taken before hyperbaric treatments showed a
significant amount of dormant activity while scans taken of patient brains
after hyperbaric indicated an increase in brain activity and blood flow. After hyperbaric therapy, dormant brain
regions were replaced with greater functioning tissues and represented a scan
more similar to a healthy individual. In another
recent study, measuring the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Autistic
children ages 1-11 yrs, researchers found a total effectiveness of hyperbaric
in 93.6 % of study participants. Researchers theorized that HBOT was
effective in combating autoimmunity and the viral aspects of
these conditions when encephalitis was
present.
So the question is- how can hyperbaric help with
Autism? Scientists have varying opinions
on why the therapy is so successful as a treatment for the condition. Some theories suggest that the brain in
some persons with Autism, as well as Cerebral Palsy and other neurological
disorders, is lacking oxygen and in a dormant, or sleeping state due to lack
of blood flow. Hyperbaric forces
oxygen into tissues throughout the body including brain tissues and fluid,
resulting in a re-awakening of dormant areas of the brain. Other theories state that excessive
swelling in the brain results in a lack of oxygen causing cerebral impairment
that can cause behavioral problems, confusion, etc. Oxygen is forced into these damaged areas, through the
pressurization of hyperbaric, which alleviates brain swelling by constricting
blood vessels. In addition, hyperbaric
is thought to provide an optimal environment to assist in the regeneration of
brain tissue.
Clinical Studies and Articles on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for
Autism: ·
Autism is treatable: Townsend
Letter ·
A New Method of Treating Brain
Injured Children in a Barochamber ·
Treatment of Neurologically Impaired
Adults and Children with mHBOT ·
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might
improve certain pathophysiological findings in autism ·
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may
improve symptoms in autistic children ·
Medical Study- Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy for Autism ·
Hyperbaric Oxygenation can repair
and restore damaged brain ·
Hyperbaric Oxygen Report on
Autism ·
Autism Treated With Hyperbaric
Oxygen Treatments from MUMS ·
Clinical Study: Mild Hyperbarics
for Impaired Brain Function ·
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT),
Autism, Aspartame and Mercury- Interview Dr Stoller ·
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers
treating autism in Lower Hudson Valley ·
Vaccinations, Autism and
Hyperbarics ·
Advance Cover Story on Autism ·
Case Studies- Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorder with
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Testimonials
and Case Studies Utilizing HBOT for Autism ·
An 8 year old suffering from autism, had
difficulty acknowledging others, verbalizing and following instruction, never
showed signs of play or imagination while interacting with toys. He was often
difficult to handle due to uncontrolled behavior. He was treated with mild hyperbaric
oxygen therapy for 60 minutes a day, in a portable hyperbaric … click to read the case study ·
A 10 year old male, was a high functioning autistic with
good verbal skills, but was difficult to engage and had constant tantrums. He had difficulty with his behavior at
school with completing assignments, acting out, loss of focus and extreme
mood swings. He began treatment with
a mild hyperbaric chamber in the home … click to read the case study ·
A 16 year old diagnosed with Autism displayed
aggressive behavior, difficulty communicating, and trouble with completing
tasks due to his frustration. He had
difficulty with friendships, and frequently showed hostility toward his
sister and brother. He showed extreme allergies to chemicals and some foods
and had infrequent bowel movements.
Greg was treated with hyperbaric oxygen
therapy daily for an hour inside a portable chamber. … click to read the case study
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Conditions Treated with Hyperbaric ·
Multiple Sclerosis
and Hyperbaric ·
Autism and Hyperbaric |
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