Reversing autism and seizures - Jonathan's story

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Roman Bystrianyk, "Reversing autism and seizures - Jonathan's
story", Health Sentinel, November 20, 2006,

When Jonathan was four years old it was apparent that he wasn't quite
the way a four-year-old should be. He didn't focus and was not very
verbal. He often got angry and punched his own head and physically
attacked others. He didn't sing. He just didn't seem normal.

His parents, Denise and Jose, took their son to the pediatrician. After
several visits he was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder
(PDD) and more specifically with autism. PDD refers to a group of
disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization
and communication skills.

After his diagnosis, a pediatric neurologist saw Jonathan and performed
and EEG. An EEG or electroencephalogram is a test to detect
abnormalities in the electrical activity of the brain. Although there
were no petit mal or grand mal seizures detected, as you would see in
epilepsy, there was clear evidence of brain seizures.

As a result of those tests he was taken to a psychiatrist who
prescribed Depakote, which is a medication used to control seizures and
convulsions. The Depakote was too strong for Jonathan - because he
would lose his balance and also "space out" - so he was switched
to Topamax, which he seemed to tolerate better. He was also prescribed
Strattera because of his violent outbursts.

In October of 2005, Denise happened across a radio program in New York
City on 91.5 FM WNYE. The program was the Gary Null show and that day
Dr. Null was reading a news story titled "Stopping epileptic seizures
using omega-3, vitamin E, diet and more". Denise found it very
interesting and exciting, and when she got home she found the article
on the Internet and read it.

Absorbing as much of the information as she could, she decided that she
wanted a change for her son. She found the scientific information
referenced in the article, "absolutely amazing", and she was
determined to try a natural approach. On her own she began giving her
son supplements that were discussed in the article. She started him on
1000 mg of omega-3, 400 IUs of vitamin E, 500 mg L-Carnosine, 500 mg
L-Glutamine, selenium, Vitamin C, zinc, and B-complex.

She made changes in his diet, eliminating dairy and wheat and all
processed food, which Jonathan frequently ate. "Now that I look back
at it he had an awful diet." She switched to all organic food and
began using filtered water. She also started reducing the amount of
Jonathan's medication.

Within two weeks Jonathan started showing some amazing changes. Denise
noticed improved eye contact and increased "clarity". He suddenly
became more focused and articulate. He had more patience playing games
and wasn't as angry. Jonathan also began singing, something that he
never really did before. Denise was happy and surprised, "He's
actually singing! Oh my God he's singing!"

Each week Jonathan improved. They got letters from school asking what
has changed at home because Jonathan was now doing "wonderful". He
became more focused and patient.

She went back to her pediatrician to let him know that she was trying a
natural approach and was reducing the medications Jonathan was taking.
"I was so sorry I did". The doctor became very angry and yelled,
"Your son needs to be on Ritalin. He needs to be on stronger
medication than he's already on what are you thinking about cutting
his medications in half?" Denise was stunned by the pediatrician's
belittling attack and didn't go back to see this pediatrician and
instead switched to a more understanding pediatrician.

In November they went to see Dr. Marty Feldman, who added a brain
supporting powder that Denise adds to soymilk to make a shake for
Jonathan for breakfast. He also recommended a product called Ultra
Clear to help detoxify, vitamin B-12, and increased the omega-3 fatty
acids.

In December, 2 months after the start of the protocol, she went back to
the pediatric neurologist that had done the original EEG on Jonathan.
She explained that she hadn't been given Jonathan all the prescribed
medication and that she felt he should be retested to see if he is
having any brain seizures. They performed the EEG again and this time
Jonathan had "no clinical evidence of seizures".

Denise asked the doctor, "So is there any reason for him to be on any
medications to control seizures?" The pediatric neurologist replied,
"No. He doesn't need them." The neurologist asked what she was
doing and Denise let her know of the protocol she had put Jonathan on.
She was very supportive, "Great! Keep doing what you're doing."

Denise made an appointment with a new pediatrician and informed him
that Jonathan was off all his original medications. The new
pediatrician made a suggestion that Jonathan get plenty of physical
exercise.

"He rides his bicycle and scooter weather permitting. In the winter
the family goes ice-skating twice a week. He often plays baseball with
his Dad and he does nightly yoga with the family. In school Jonathan
has Adaptive Physical education daily."

Today, a little over 1 year from the start of a journey, Jonathan is a
normal and happy boy. His behavior is excellent and he has even been
awarded "Student of the Week" numerous times in his class. "There
are no problems with his behavior. None. He doesn't hit other
children - he's very kind to them. He compliments his teachers.
He's a model student. Everybody in their family is shocked at the
amazing changes."

For more information please contact Denise at or
Roman at

REFERENCE: Stopping epileptic seizures using omega-3, vitamin E, diet,
and more -
http://www.healthsentinel.com/org_ne...st_item&id=058