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Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism,ADD/ADHD,Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,Depression,Schizophrenia | 
 enlarge | Author: Dr. Natasha Campbell-mcbride Md. Mmedsci(neurology). Mmedsci(nutrition)
Publisher: Medinform Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 23275
Media: Paperback
Pages: 266
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0954852001
EAN: 9780954852009
ASIN: 0954852001
Publication Date: September 2004
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 Unsubstantiated Nonsense - Vegetarians Beware July 14, 2008
K. Farnish (Essex, UK)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was bought for a friend who seems to have fallen for the raft of books decrying any use for modern medicine, yet failing to make much sense about the potential of alternatives (traditional medicines are ignored in favour of whatever new, usually unsubstantiated ideas, guarantee to get a new batch of gullible readers) except observations that the authors seem to have made in their own clinics.
In the case of Campbell-McBride, page 110 gives an excellent example of this, with reference to vegetarianism. Note that none of these statements are referenced - they are *opinion* :
"1. Vegetarian children are more prone to health problems than children who eat meat, particularly to psychomotor impairment.
"2. Vegetarians are prone to muscle loss and bone damage. They, on average, have lower muscle strength.
"3. According to census data vegetarians die younger than people who eat meat.
"From my clinical observations I have yet to meet a healthy vegetarian."
None of this information, as I say, is substantiated in any way - and actually runs contrary to virtually all clinical observation that has been peer-reviewed and placed in the public realm. Let that be a warning to those who are basing their lives on the author's ideas.
 The best biomedical book on autism ever March 5, 2008
K. Ramnath (London,UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book really is the best on the subject. She writes clearly about the science behind the role of nutritional intervention and her suggestions even though seen as barmy by some (no to rice, potatoes, and yes to meats with fat) makes a lot of sense when she explains the reasons. There are loads of magic remedies being peddled by snake oil merchants (just have a look at the American yahoo websites for GF/CF) enough to make any parent of an autistic child feel hopelessly inadequate. Ms. McBride, a doctor herself argues that the SCD diet combined with ABA intensive early intervention is probably the most sensible option. The most lucidly argued book on autism treatments (and I have read quite a few!!)
Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism,ADD/ADHD,Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,Depression,Schizophrenia September 20, 2007
Mr. Neil Davis (WILTSHIRE, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A must read book! The link between the gut and autism is too strong to ignore. We bought this book 5 weeks ago and followed the diet advice for our ASD son who is 4 years old. He has always got by with requesting things with 1-4 words "more orange juice"
He is now starting to speak in whole sentences "mummy can I have more orange juice please" and for the first time ever got on his bike and rode it steering and braking (with stabilizers of course!) which made both myself and my wife cry as before he couldnt even figure out what to do with the pedals!!
We are very pleased with the progress we have made in such a short space of time but obviously still a long way to go. Its hard stopping the naughty foods ie chocolate, cakes etc especially when other children in the family ask for them...luckily their starting to eat fruit and veg instead of craving sweet things now.
This book has made me realise what junk we pile into our kids and ourselves and yet we expect to remain healthy. The chemicals in cleaning solutions and every day products are staggering. With autism cases rising fast, along with mental health problems not all these can be genetic.
A must read book for anyone with a mental illness June 11, 2006
Matthew Larkin (australia)
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
Gut and Psychology Syndrome deals with the root cause of mental illness - the gut and the immune system. Dr Natasha Campbell Mcbride explains how this occurs and gives vital advice on how improving gut health can infact improve mental health. Her details on how gut infections can persist and cause havoc with the body is fundamental in undertsnading mental illness in this day and age. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with a mental illness or learning disorder including autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Gut & Psychology Syndrome September 2, 2005
Elizabeth Ingham (Woking, Surrey United Kingdom)
58 out of 58 found this review helpful
Gut and Psychology Syndrome represents an examination of the relationship between what we eat, our gut flora and fauna and our mental state, with particular emphasis on how the first two can lead to learning problems ranging from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to autism and even schizophrenia. Written by a medical doctor with an autistic child, the book maps out clearly how modern food production practices, medicines and lifestyles have left many children and adults with a potentially devastating imbalance between the intestinal microbes that promote good health and those know to cause illness. The book is written for parents/ carers and sufferers of learning disorders, depression and schizophrenia, which makes it very accessible to the lay reader. Those involved in infant and child massage will find it useful in two ways. Firstly, from a professional standpoint, it will help teachers understand some of the mechanisms that underpin these disorders and opens up a rich vein of potential research into how massage may enhance results - after all, we know that massage can aid in the digestive process. Secondly, being written by a doctor, it is a useful resource to suggest to parents who find themselves tackling these problems, especially where they are resisting the introduction of drugs to 'modify' their child/children's behaviour. As I turned the pages, I kept having those 'well, I never' moments. Campbell-McBride links anaemia to poor gut flora and fauna and explains why genetics is not a rational explanation for the explosion of cases of learning disorders currently being seen. She clarifies why wheat and dairy can cause digestive/mental problems BUT also why their removal from the diet is often not sufficient to remedy the situation. In addition, she tackles the fraught issue of the MMR/autism link in a thoroughly professional and scientific way. I could go on and on..... The above by itself would have made a good read but it does not stop there. Campbell-McBride goes on to elucidate what dietary changes are needed, including a comprehensive good and bad foods list, and gives recipes to help get one started. She also tells us how to select good probiotics and gives appropriate dosages based on age, as well as fronting up to the issue of supplementation generally. The section on good versus bad fats is one of the best expositions of this topic that I have read in a long time, based on research rather than faddy diets. If I have one criticism of this book, it is that there is no list of suppliers at the end. However, that is also refreshing, as one is left with the feeling that there is no 'hidden agenda' in terms of the probiotics, essential fatty acids etc. All in all, a riveting read for anyone interested in working with children experiencing learning disorders and an invaluable tool to the parents/carers of those children.
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