Step 1: prepare and strengthen (90 Days)
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The process of eliminating toxins can be stressful to the body. (Please click here for more information) It is recommended to prepare and strengthen the body for up to three months prior to beginning the Synergistic Solutions for Health and Healing (SSHH) cleanse program and to continue this diet throughout the healing process.
· Abstain from alcohol, tobacco products, coffee, tea, artificial sweeteners, and caffeinated soda · Eat only healthy organic foods · Drink lots of water · Take good quality supplements* (Be sure to include a multivitamin, D3, and omega 3) |
*Not all supplements are of comparable quality. The website www.multivitaminguide.org compares effectiveness of 100 different brands and may be a useful guide in selecting a quality supplement. Click on the photo above to connect to the multivitamin guide.
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Additional instructions for autism & add/adhd
In addition to the diet recommended above, people with autism and/or ADD/ADHD should also abstain from all gluten, dairy, and sugar for three months prior to beginning the Synergistic Solutions cleanse program and continue this diet throughout the healing process.*
Scientists aren't certain about what causes autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but studies of people with ASD have found irregularities in several regions of the brain. There are two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is involved in stimulating the body and preparing it for activity (generally considered "fight or flight" responses) while the parasympathetic nervous system activates tranquil functions such as digestion. Many people with ASD or ADD/ADHD have an under-active or malfunctioning parasympathetic nervous system. This can result in an underdeveloped digestive system which does not properly break down foods. Certain foods, when not broken down properly, act like a drug to the brain which increases hyperactivity and erratic behavior. Unfortunately they are also addictive and the person craves those drug-producing foods. The most common examples are gluten and casein (a milk protein). Sugar is also addictive and causes hyperactivity and erratic behavior. It is important to abstain from these offending foods for a period of time to allow the body to heal properly. If the digestive system is healed and functioning properly it should be able to properly break down foods including gluten and casein, but be patient. Healing takes time. There are no shortcuts to authentic healing.
For more information on the benefits of diet on autism (and lots of great recipes) please refer to "The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Milk-Free Diet," by Pamela Compart, Dana Laake, Jon B. Pangborn and Sidney Macdonald Baker (2012) or "The Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF)" by Barrie Silberberg (2009).
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Synergistic Solutions for Health and Healing (SSHH) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please click here for additional information.
Scientists aren't certain about what causes autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but studies of people with ASD have found irregularities in several regions of the brain. There are two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is involved in stimulating the body and preparing it for activity (generally considered "fight or flight" responses) while the parasympathetic nervous system activates tranquil functions such as digestion. Many people with ASD or ADD/ADHD have an under-active or malfunctioning parasympathetic nervous system. This can result in an underdeveloped digestive system which does not properly break down foods. Certain foods, when not broken down properly, act like a drug to the brain which increases hyperactivity and erratic behavior. Unfortunately they are also addictive and the person craves those drug-producing foods. The most common examples are gluten and casein (a milk protein). Sugar is also addictive and causes hyperactivity and erratic behavior. It is important to abstain from these offending foods for a period of time to allow the body to heal properly. If the digestive system is healed and functioning properly it should be able to properly break down foods including gluten and casein, but be patient. Healing takes time. There are no shortcuts to authentic healing.
For more information on the benefits of diet on autism (and lots of great recipes) please refer to "The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Milk-Free Diet," by Pamela Compart, Dana Laake, Jon B. Pangborn and Sidney Macdonald Baker (2012) or "The Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF)" by Barrie Silberberg (2009).
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Synergistic Solutions for Health and Healing (SSHH) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please click here for additional information.