Autism and the Need to Detoxify & Alkalize
by Sheryl H. Griebel, High Tech Health

Many autistic children test positive for heavy metal toxicity, and those same children experience various gut issues related to an overly acidic body. The time has finally come to understand how the two issues are connected, and to learn how best to detoxify heavy metals and restore a normal pH to the body.

Symptoms often associated with dysbiosis in autistic children include esophogitis, colitis, malabsorption, the presence of “gut bugs,” and mal-formed stool (either constipation or diarrhea). Oxidative stress in children with autism has received attention, as well.

At High Tech Health, we believe that heavy metals and environmental chemicals cause metabolic acidosis. Additionally, chelation therapy, poor diet, medications, and stress can all deplete minerals, exacerbating the overly acidic condition in the gut and contributing to dysbiosis and malabsorption. When the body ceases to absorb proper nutrients, organic minerals and mineral supplements never have the opportunity to reach their proper destinations. The lack of these alkaline molecules further amplifies acidity in the body, which will lead to even greater breakdown of absorption in the gut. Further, when our bodies are too acidic, this hampers the normal metabolism of the cell, making it more difficult for it to clean out and eliminate toxicity.

Since 1996, we have effectively treated the issues of toxicity and acidity using two simple products. The Thermal Life® far infrared sauna is used to target the ultimate source of acidosis: toxicity; and the Ionizer Plus® is used to treat the symptoms of acidosis by helping to remineralize and alkalize the gut.

The Thermal Life® far infrared sauna duplicates the healthy far infrared frequencies that our bodies normally produce as body heat. Far infrared heat is able to penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches, and the tissues in the body selectively absorb these rays as the water in the cell reacts in a process called “resonant absorption.” Resonant absorption causes toxins to be dropped off into the blood stream and excreted in sweat, feces, and urine. This is the most effective, non-invasive method of detoxification.

The Ionizer Plus® is a unique combination of an advanced water ionization system AND a superior filtration system. After removing various chemicals, bacteria, and viruses, the Ionizer Plus® applies a direct current of electricity to change the electrical charge of water molecules and inorganic minerals found in the water supply. This “reduced” water has an abundance of extra electrons that are donated to free radicals in the body, helping the water serve as a superior antioxidant. Further, minerals in the water become ionized, making them smaller and more readily available to the body. Ionized water provides the safest method for increasing the body’s pH and improving digestion.

We live in a very toxic world, and environmental chemicals beyond mercury will continue to plague our bodies and contribute to acidosis. The Thermal Life® far infrared sauna and the Ionizer Plus® alkaline water machine are safe for the entire family to use to help reduce toxic overload and restore normal pH to the body. The staff at High Tech Health is eager to answer your questions about both products. Call 800-794-5355 for more details or visit www.hightechhealth.com. Mention you are a USAAA member to receive a discount on both products. High Tech Health will make a 10% donation to USAAA upon purchase.