tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post4171304570454453723..comments2024-03-27T20:20:54.505+01:00Comments on Epiphany: IBS, IBD and Autism, leading to Cholinergic Signaling and the Vagus NervePeter Lloyd-Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10173383229834614994noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post-50525533372842481602023-11-16T17:30:42.847+01:002023-11-16T17:30:42.847+01:00Furthermore, it appears gut bacteria plays an impo...Furthermore, it appears gut bacteria plays an important part in folate metabolism and immune cells creation.<br /><br />A Role for Folate in Microbiome-Linked Control of Autoimmunity<br /><br />https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8159645/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570315027088928366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post-64621715643634985332023-11-16T05:52:27.691+01:002023-11-16T05:52:27.691+01:00Hi Peter, here's an interesting link on B12 le...Hi Peter, here's an interesting link on B12 levels and Crohn's disease. <br /><br /> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9771213/<br /><br />I'm curious on how FRAA affect the gut too. Probably not in a good way.<br /><br />-Stephen Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570315027088928366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post-28070284774626483452018-03-05T01:08:57.137+01:002018-03-05T01:08:57.137+01:00I have been contemplating doing some kind of a bow...I have been contemplating doing some kind of a bowel cleanse with my son, who is 24. His stomach is bloated and though others think it is some kind of belly fat, the rest of him is thin and this seemed to develop in a very short period of time sometime last year.<br />He has never had any kind of scope procedure and has a long history of constipation, which at this point I address with cape aloe, and that seems to stimulate a bowel movement at least every other day.<br /> Dr Hulda Clark has a cleanse which is herbal and appeals to me.<br /> Might there be better ones people have tried?<br /> Thanks<br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post-34018445972937645502013-12-05T14:08:35.725+01:002013-12-05T14:08:35.725+01:00Here is a very useful paper on various markers of ...Here is a very useful paper on various markers of inflammation<br /><br />http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2991432/<br /><br />it is by Paul Ashwood, who is British living in California. I am sorry but I do not think there is a mention of iron.<br /><br />As someone who has had to restrain his child with ASD while blood samples are taken, I can only agree with you. It is possible, but highly unpleasant for parents. X rays no problem. EEG, MRI never tried. There is a video on my blog of an EEG being done on an autistic boy, the parents are amazed how smoothly it goes. <br /><br />I have lots of qualifications, but not in medicine. I have Masters degrees from Imperial College and INSEAD.Peter Lloyd-Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173383229834614994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-655962722302095847.post-44845768623961466842013-12-05T13:25:31.430+01:002013-12-05T13:25:31.430+01:00Inflammation is clearly a factor in at least some ...Inflammation is clearly a factor in at least some cases of ASDs. Clearly a CRP would be a useful addition to the basic tests done at diagnosis - in the UK a panel is done, but it has many clear drawbacks. If there is inflammation, the body will raise its serum ferritin. I know of no research - you may - where iron levels in ASDs have been cheacked alongside inflammatory markers. If the body is keeping iron levels low in its attempt to reduce chronic inflammation then (a) serum ferritin will tell us little or nothing about the iron status of the child and (b) the child may well struggle as it grows, with the huge demands on iron supply growth brings. Iron depletion may well be part of the cascade effect from inflammation which has serious effects on mood, behaviour, memory etc. It might also be expected to have an impact on thyroid function, heart rhythmn and a host more areas which would trigger further cascades. <br />One important point - the touch sensitive, highly pain sensitive, anxiou ASD subgroup would be under represented in any research involving scans or blood takes - indeed, in almost all research. I've never seen that fact commented on anywhere.<br />If you have already looked at this, please let me know! Last of all, are you a scientist or do you have any qualifications?Sandra Barwicknoreply@blogger.com