Why Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diets For ASD Affected Children

One of the most important issues faced by parents having children affected with ASD is eating disorders. This will result in lower gut health thereby affecting the general health of the child. In Ayurveda we manage this gap by suggesting & cultivating healthy food habits for the kids.

A gluten-free/casein-free diet is also known as the GFCF diet. It is one of several alternative treatments for children with autism. When following this strict elimination diet, all foods containing gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in milk and dairy products) are removed from the child's daily food intake. The benefit of a gluten-free/casein-free diet is based on the theory that children with autism may have an allergy or high sensitivity to foods containing gluten or casein.

Children with autism, according to the theory, process peptides and proteins in foods containing gluten and casein differently than other people do. Hypothetically, this difference in processing may exacerbate autistic symptoms. Some believe that the brain treats these proteins like false opiate-like chemicals. The reaction to these chemicals, they say, leads a child to act in a certain way. The idea behind the use of the diet is to reduce symptoms and improve social and cognitive behaviours and speech.

Autistic children can be notoriously fussy eaters, this diet may be very difficult to implement. Also, some supporters of this diet suggest parents stick with the diet for a year ideally, which can be a long time simply to evaluate this type of intervention.

Cutting any food from one’s diet unnecessarily and without guidance from a dietitian or other medical professional may lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients. There have only been a few scientific studies regarding whether a gluten and casein-free diet is effective for those with ASD. It is important to make sure that the child (or other people) receives ample fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Ayurveda feeding practices and dietary interventions will help your child to have a healthy gut and a healthy brain.

At Jeevaniyam once we adopt these kinds of diet changes and make sure there are no deficiencies for our young patients, the majority of their parents reported significant improvements in various aspects of their child’s wellbeing on a gluten and/or milk-free diet with significant improvements in bowel habits, general health, sleeping patterns, concentration and social communication. 

Does watching of digital mobile screen cause autisim in children below one?

 Autism is a scary word for new parents. Countless hours of prayer are spent in trying to ensure that the child is born healthy without any physical or mental disabilities. Autism is quite scary but is it preventable? 

Several studies have been done to find if there is any link between autism and screen time in children under one. These studies have shed light on this mystery .Although there is no clear consensus among these studies (as is the case with most scientific work), the majority of the results point to the idea that autism isn’t a necessary side-effect of increased screen time.

However, parents need to be on alert always since there is scientific research that suggests that increase in screen time during the formative years of the child can result in a significant cognitive slowdown in your children. 

 Such a level of cognitive slowdown can set your child back in academics and other extra curricular activities as he grows old. Therefore, how you control your child today in terms of his/her use of digital screens could have a lasting impact on the child’s life however; there is very little evidence to show that it causes children to be autistic.

Blog reviewed by:Dr Reshmi Pramod

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Trataka- The Third Eye Opener For Visual Integration

Trataka, one of the six cleansing methodologies of Yoga, is the practice of looking intently with an unwavering gaze at a small point like a black dot, a candle flame, or a small object until tears are shed. Then closing the eyes, he needs to pay attention to the afterimage.  The breathing exercises that aid the procedure bring in more space for attention and calmness.

Kundalini Yoga, the concept of dharma considers the pineal gland to be the third eye of humankind. The control of the blink reflex can stimulate the pineal gland. Trataka improves the concentration and moreover have proved to be bringing marvelous results in the visual integration. There have been clinical experiments and analysis whose results prove the role of trataka in improving the visual concentration.

Trataka is said to be a solution for all of the eye problems, as said in Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Trataka eradicates fatigue and closes the entire doorway to the problems that affect the eyes. It also has the effect of improving or correcting the short-sightedness. Eyes are considered as the doorways to the mind.The mind becomes fixed and unmoving with ceased and deepened thoughts when eyes concentrate on the point. It brings in a whole new level of energy, calmness, and relaxation by avoiding the anxiety and tensions. We are not all visual people, but practicing this technique will improve that sense. Trataka, when practiced every morning as a part of the meditation for a considerable amount of time, can bring in the momentum for a fresh start each day.

Not all the proceedings are meant to be general for all, but instead, each individual needs specially categorized chart of procedures and treatments. We, at Jeevaniyam, care to do the same. Special yoga procedures that include trataka for the visual integration has been one of the most important care that we provide. We do care to bring in the peace and sharpness that you’ve ever wanted by increasing the visual integration.

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