Autism is characterized by a spectrum of behaviors and developmental delays that are generally attributed to a complex set of neurological disturbances that result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Many of the alternative treatment approaches or adjunct therapies for patients with neurodegenerative disorders are designed to improve methylation and detoxification pathways. These treatments generally view the environment or other external sources, like mercury in vaccines, as the origin of the neurotoxic substances. Neurotoxins are defined as chemical substances that are lethal to neurons. While the environment certainly can be a source of neurotoxins, these therapeutic protocols overlook the fact that neurotoxic substances may originate within the body and can actually be formed within the neurons themselves.
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Fibromyalgia, a debilitating pain syndrome that affects 2 to 4 percent of the population, is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. It's a somewhat mysterious condition with no clear-cut cause. Many people with fibromyalgia have faced the question of whether the condition is real.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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