I’m not quite sure how it arrived but a new study on the use of HBOT to ameliorate some of the symptoms of autism arrived in our email inbox. I have read some previous papers on the use of HBOT in treatment for asd, however this uses a more robust experimental design

In reading it I found some things of interest as they relate to K:

• K’s C-reactive protein levels have been high in past lab work that we have had done.  If this is an indicator of inflammation this is supposed to be alleviated by HBOT.
• This protocol does not appear to increase oxidative stess which past lab results have also indicated in K.
• Does his seizure disorder (absence seizures) prevent him from having this sort of treatment if we were interested?

I have attached a copy of the study and it, along with other studies on HBOT (and other topics), can be found in our documents repository.  You have 2 options;  the fancy interface or something a little less flashy.

HBOT_Trial_for_ASD.pdf

What are other’s experiences with HBOT?  I know we have facilities in our area, but am not sure if others have used them and what their impressions/results were.  Comments?

Tracy had taken K for a Far Infra-Red Sauna (FIRS) to help with his heavy metal detox when the owner of the wellness center suggested the foot spa as another form of treatment. We both had our doubts, not necessarily about its efficacy, but about K’s willingness to sit and soak his feet for an extended period of time. We were pleasantly surprised when he not only sat quietly and soaked his feet but he has come to start asking to have them.

Tracy commented on the color of the water after his initial treatment and I was wishing she had gotten a sample that we could analyze and see what the contents were. I was therefore pleased to see some of this information included in the documentation with the unit, but I would still like to perform our own analysis of the solution before and after treatment. I may even use myself as the guinea pig.

Look for future posts on the outcome of our at home study on the efficacy of foot spas for detox, I just need to find somewhere to analyze the water samples and look for all the heavy metals we are concerned about.