Autism

There are many reasons why a child is born autistic such as:

• Genetic factors
• Medications taken to aid conception or oral contraceptives
• Inflammation caused by certain vaccines
• Toxicity caused by metals like lead, aluminium etc.
• Food products contaminated with pesticides and chemicals. (Many studies have shown that exposure to harmful chemicals while in the womb can have serious health effects for the fetus than the same exposures would in adults.) 

Autistic children benefit from early diagnosis, preferably before the age of two. Timely diagnosis allows for early intervention. Behavioural and other therapies have shown to be most effective when started at the appropriate growth stages.

Signs of autism in babies may include, but need not be restricted to the following symptoms:

• No babbling or pointing out things by the age of one
• No single words by 16 months
• Not responding to his/her name
• Loss of language or social skills
• Poor eye contact with others
• Obsessive behaviour for toys or objects
• No smiling or social responsiveness 

A medical diagnosis should be made by a team of qualified professionals including a neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist and speech pathologist. With treatment and therapies many children improve, and are able to communicate and interact better.

Medicine and treatment for autistic patients 

HARMONY 

100% Ayurvedic Arka medicine which:

• Corrects GI problems
• Relaxes and rejuvenates the nervous system
• Aids sleep
• Improves digestion
• Purifies the blood

HARMONY OIL – for external use only 

• Made from Ayurvedic herbs
• Refreshes and rejuvenates
• Relaxes nerves
• Induces sleep
• Has a cooling effect on the whole body

Our medicines DO NOT contain hidden sugars, colours or preservatives and is safe for long-term use.

All our medicines and oils are prepared specifically for autistic patients and are not available elsewhere.

Punarjani’s offers a comprehensive set of treatments, depending on the intensity of the problem and the responsiveness of the patient. The treatment includes:

Sneha paana: Patient is given ghee infused with medicines

Sarvangadhara: Warm medicated oil is systematically poured the over the patient’s body as he/she lies on a therapy table. This is followed by a bath in warm water.  

Shirodhara: Medicated oil is poured over the head in a steady stream to relax the nervous system.

Shirovasthi: This treatment done with medicated oil. It helps balance hormonal secretions to give comfort to the patient.

Research has shown a close link between aluminium toxicity and diseases like autism and Alzheimer’s. It is necessary to detoxify the body of all such toxins with proper diet and medication.

Anti-inflammatory foods are recommended. Autistic persons are encouraged to consume whole grain products combined with good fats and fibre instead of simple carbs. Foods high in vitamins and minerals are ideal.

At least one of the following nutritional substances should be added to the daily diet:

• Cold-pressed, unrefined organic coconut oil
• Chia and flaxseeds
• Lemon juice of 2 to 4 lemons everyday
• One full cucumber made into a juice or salad with carrots, beetroots, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley
• Spirulina
• Garlic with cilantro or mint made into an uncooked chutney
• Sour buttermilk made from fresh cow’s milk
• At least 2 litres of fresh, filtered water
• 10 to 20 almonds in the evening or two teaspoons of sunflower seeds by 5 pm (to improve sleep quality)
• Cooked soya bean
• A porridge with sprouted ragi, flax seeds, barley, and soya

Autistic persons are advised to avoid sugar. Coffee and tea should be strictly avoided in the evening.

The autistic person is encouraged to take a relaxed walk in the sun for at least 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes before sundown.