Is your child suffering from yeast overgrowth? Did you know that many kids with autism have chronic gut issues and yeast and candida overgrowth, which severely impact brain function and behavior? Well, what causes yeast overgrowth? We do a deep dive into this in our certified autism health coach training program.
Let’s just go over some potential causes: sugar, simple carbohydrates, antibiotic usage, as well as steroids. And what symptoms are yeast overgrowth? Behavioral symptoms range from inappropriate laughter, sleep issues, bedwetting, fatigue, depression, mental fogginess, hyperactivity, increased self stimulatory behaviors, such as stimming, high pitched squealing, increased sensory seeking, as well as climbing, jumping off things, sugar cravings, self limiting foods, and plateauing in their skills. The physical symptoms can range from GI issues and extended belly, constipation, white tongue, diaper rash, skin rashes such as eczema, as well as rashes and cracking between the toes and joints.
So what type of treatment options do you have for candida and yeast overgrowth? Again, we do a deep dive in the certified autism health coach training. What you can look into doing is reducing the amount of candida or yeast in the GI tract by refining one’s diet and adding specialized supplements supporting the immune system, addressing leaky gut issues, and identifying and addressing all other factors that are contributing to gut dysbiosis. If you’re interested in empowering these children and the families, then you can become a certified autism health coach today.
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