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@mamacita

While we were on vacation recently, my youngest daughter and I watched a documentary called the Magic Pill. It features a lovely little girl who is on the Autism Spectrum and also has seizures. While I am in no way at all a nutritional advisor or medical professional, I have to say that I do heartily recommend the dietary changes this film recommends. I personally have seen the benefits in my own life. I have had chronic pain and depression, Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, to mention a few. At the age of sixty-six, I am in better shape than I have been most of my life. Changes in diet should always be discussed with one's PCP. My family physician is all on board with my decision to stay as low carb as possible. I also have Type Two Diabetes, and this way of eating has helped me weigh the lowest I have weighed since my thirty-two year old was born. The Father in the film has a blog, and I think you can also find him on Facebook. If you or someone you know has problems with sensory overload, meltdowns, communication issues or any other health related issues common to those on the Spectrum, take a look at this documentary. Remember, always continue any medications until your Physician says it's time to back off a bit. Do not self medicate or make drastic changes until you have studied it like your life depends on it. Because it does. Peace and love, MamacitaLucita.

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@mamasitalucita
Such good advice! I am glad that you brought up the healthy eating topic. We can't talk too much about the importance of eating right. I have recently cut down carbs to a bare minimum and feel so, so, so much better. I am borderline diabetic (A1C of only 6) but high carb foods were really doing a number on me and I would feel terrible. While I miss the taste, I'm glad not to have the highs and lows of fatigue and sleepiness that go with too many carbs! Teresa