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Application of Acupuncture and herbal medicine in cases of autism or autism spectrum disorders

Autism is a severe neurological disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years. 12 E 'spectrum disorder (Autistic Spectrum Disorder / ASD), which means that it affects people differently. Some children can talk, while others may have little or no intervention were 13. Most autistic children are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are markedly different from typical children. Less severe cases can be diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental (PDD) or Asperger syndrome (these children typically have normal speech, but they have many "autistic" social and behavioral issues) 12.

Its cause is still a mystery, neurological studies seem to indicate a brain dysfunction. 01 The basis of the disorder may be neurochemical, neurotransmitters, neurobiological (genetic basis), neurophysiological or neuropsychological (dysfunction of complex information processing). 02

In autism / ASD patients the transmission of impulses / signals (ie information processing) between nerve cells in the brain can not process correctly or neurons (neurons) can not determine their precise coordination, hence, the other to connect the neural circuit through its rich neural network. Therefore, because of this reason autism / ASD suffering children develop various problems.

Autism / ASD is characterized by deficits in language, communication social, symbolic or imaginary play, 03 knowledge and less or no eye contact.Children with autism / ASD usually have secondary problems in behavior between aggression, irritability, stereotypies, hyperactivity, negativism, volatile emotions, temper tantrums, short attention and obsessive-compulsive behavior. 02

But the good news is that there are now a wide range of treatment options that may be helpful. Some treatments can lead to big improvements. Now, Autism is negotiable. 04 Under these conditions, acupuncture with herbal therapy is very effective. Excellent results were achieved through the application Simultaneous Acupuncture and herbal medicine cases of ASD / autism and cerebral palsy at different countries around the world.

There are several research papers, articles, etc. that has been published throughout the world about the effectiveness of acupuncture and herbal medicines. Here are some of the mentionable quotes / statements cited by these documents for effectiveness of these treatment methods.

Information on Acupuncture Therapy:

01. "The use Acupuncture in neurological and developmental disorders is increasing recently largely. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reviewed and Acupuncture scalp standardized (to treat neurological and developmental problems) in 1984. In 1988, WHO published the first standard brochure Scalp Acupuncture. 2005 "

02. "Cognitive (better language, memory, and stimulus calculation) the benefits obtained from the latter group was added acupuncture sessions due to the effect that increased the speed of blood flow the brain. 03 "

"The majority had a functional improvement various degrees, depending on age and severity of their disability. Some improvement was evident in a couple of Acupuncture. 03 "

03. Acupoints on the scalp and body have been found effective for treating children with disorders brain, thereby improving the functional capacity of the patient. 02 "

"In a revolutionary new treatment, our research group showed for the first time in a clinical trial as acupuncture can successfully improve the dysfunction related autism, activating vital connections in the brain. hypothesize that repetitive stimulation of specific acupoints can reconnect the neural circuit through its rich neural network to the cerebellum. resignaling improvement may take through the neural circuits via neurotransmitters such as serotonin / 5-HT, dopamine and neurochemicals such as cortisol. This reconnection of the cerebellar-frontal-temporal circuits can reverse the basic dysfunctional pathways in autism, including attention, excitement or hyperactivity, and open the way for positive learning or cognitive communicative skills. 02 "

04. Many studies conducted around the world targeting human beings and animals have shown that acupuncture scalp is very effective in the treatment of neurological and development in children. Research shows that the level of hormones in the body and improves blood flow to brain this type of treatment. 06 "

05. "In this study, the researchers used acupuncture body for a longer period than the study in progress. Concluded that there was a significant improvement in 12 of the speech studied (about 13) of subjects CP 07. "

About Herbal therapy:

01) "Herb Bacopa has been used in several cases of autism with positive 08 "

02) "Two chemicals Bacopa Herb, bacosides A and B to improve the transmission of impulses between nerve cells in the brain. These Bacosides regenerate synapses and repair damaged neurons, making it easier to learn and remember new things. Bacopa also increases the level of serotonin, a brain chemical known to promote relaxation. The herb's ability to stimulate brain function while reducing anxiety may explain why it helps to treat ADHD, ASD. "There was a significant improvement in learning minutes, the consolidation of memory, information processing in advance 09 "

03) "Herbs Gingo bilobaimproves blood flow to the brain and increases the rate at which the information transmitted to nerve cells. 10 "

04) "Reconstruction of neuronal networks of the brain damage is necessary for the treatment of disease development neuro-degenerative diseases. Herb Ginseng has shown potent activity of regenerating axons and synapses, and improvement of memory impairment. It also highlighted the extension of neurites in normal and damaged cortical neurons. Trigonelline, a constituent of coffee beans demonstrated the regeneration of dendrites and axons, in addition to improving memory. 11 "

Ref:

01. href = "http://www.autism-pdd.net/"> autism-pdd.net

02. Journal of Neurological Sciences 2001; 187 (Supp1): S329-330 "Can Autism acupuncture help? ", Wong V., Sun JG. Neurodevelopmental Division of Pediatrics, D epartment of Pediatrics, 's University Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Neurology (June 17 to 22, 2003, London, UK.)

03. Ref: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, volume-14, number-2, 2008, "Effect of Scalp Acupuncture on Language Development in children with autism, H. Allam, MD, 1 NG Eldin, MD, 2 and G Helmy, Ph.D.1, 1Complementary Department of Medicine, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt, 2Phoniatric Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt. Presented at the International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research, Monaco, Germany, 11-13 May, 2007.

04. Autism Research Institute, USA.

05. Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature. World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines Part 2, Rev. ed., 1991:11).

06. Acupuncture Research Journal-1996, 21:7-9, TCD observation on the dynamics of cerebral blood flow: Inferring paralysis brain with [the treatment of scalp in] China. Xiang L, Wang H, Li Z)

07. ICMART Abstracts 2005, 107-108, "acupuncture treatment of cerebral palsy and speech disorders "Fiala P Štěpánka R., Charles University, czech Republic.)

08. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (DDA) Tab.

09. Neuropsychopharmacology (2002) "Effects of Bacopa on human memory" S. Roodenrys, D. Booth St. Bulzomi, Phipps A. C. Micallef, J. Smoke, Department of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Woolongong, Australia, Psychopharmacology – 2001, 156: 481-484, "chronic effect of an extract of Bacopa on cognitive function in healthy normal human "C. Stough, J. Lloyd, Australia.)

10. Dr. Simon Yu, Prevention & Healing Inc. of St. Louis. USA.

11. Neurosignals 2005, 14:34-45 Search for natural products related to regeneration of neural network "C. Tohdaa T. Kuboyamaa, b, K. Komatsu, b; aResearch Ethnomedicines Center, Institute of Natural Medicine, and b21st Century COE Program, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Toyama, Japan.)

12. What is autism? Autism Research Institute, San Diego, CA, USA.

13. Tips for parents of young children with autism: Autism Research Institute, San Diego, CA, USA)

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