What is HBOT?    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a specialized therapy that uses an increase in atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma and other body fluids. The healing process occurs when a severely compromised tissue in the body begins to receive oxygen, and blood circulation to the tissue resumes. Inside the pressurized chamber, the story unfolds. The injury site now begins to receive a healing dose of oxygen through the surrounding body fluids and plasma, even if the blood supply to the tissues is compromised. What Can I Do During My Hyperbaric Session?    Listen to music, Talk on your cell phone, Play handheld games, Watch movies on portable DVD player, Work on laptop computer, Read books or magazines To see how the lives of one mother and child where positively effected click on this picture. For more information and studies on HBOT and Autism click here. Generally it takes 40-100 sessions to achieve maximum results, however significant improvement can sometimes be seen as soon as the the first week of treatment.  This is one therapy that regularly sees results in most individuals. We have units available for home rental.  See our 'Hyperbaric Therapy' page for more information. How Can Chiropractic Help?  Chiropractic is the largest alternative healthcare system in use today. Chiropractic is safe, gentle and effective. Subluxations can begin at birth and progress throughout life. No one is too young or old for their first adjustment. A subluxation is a segment in your spine that is out of alignment or fixated and does not have proper range of motion. When this occurs healthy cell metabolism, organ function and sharp mental focus are all jeopardized with decreased nerve flow. Correcting subluxations greatly improves the body's ability to heal itself to its fullest potential. Click here for articles on Chiropractic and Autism. Click here for articles on Chiropractic and AD/HD. What About Testing? What Tests We Do and Why The most important 'Lab Test' is how the individual reacts to a specific therapy.  However there are several test which can be helpful in determining which treatments might be most beneficial and the effectiveness of the same as the treatment progresses.  These tests include: Organic Acids Test - Helpful in detecting the presence of yeast and bacteria as well as vitamin deficiencies and exposure to certain toxins. Stool Culture - Used to detect yeast, parasite and bacterial overgrowth which can contribute to chronic illness and neurological dysfunction. Food Allergy - Allergic foods may play a role in abnormal growth of GI organisms that can effect intestinal, behavioral and neurological function. Immune Deficiency Panel - Inadequate immune function is all to common in this population and lead to vulnerability to infection. Gluten and Casein Peptide Test - These peptides have react with the opiate receptors in the the brain that affect speech and auditory integration. Metals (hair) - useful for detection of toxic metals such as lead, aluminum, mercury, arsenic and cadmium.  All of which have been demonstrated to negatively neurological, intestinal and behavioral function. Porphyrin Profile - Can be used as markers of genetic diseases or toxic exposure.  Neurotransmitters - Helpful in directing targeted amino acid therapy in autism as well as differenciating between ADD and ADHD and therefore the treatment most appropriate. We use Great Plains Laboratory , US BioTek and NeuroScience for most of our testing. In addition to the the above lab tests used by most DAN! doctors, we also use newer technology to uncover subtle food and environmental sensitivities as well as difficulties your body may be having utilizing nutrients, riding toxins, dealing with infections and so forth. To see a video presentation on how ZYTO works click on the picture. How Can Homeopathy Help? Much of autism research is largely focused on finding a cause or a genetic link for autistic tendencies. There appear to be some inborn predispositions to some of the problems of autism.  But sadly, autism is being portrayed as a hopeless psychiatric problem.   However, the behaviors are a reaction to very wide-ranging physical symptoms.  There is a vicious cycle we have observed in our clients with autism, as depicted in this chart.   Our unique homepathic approach can help unlock toxins trapped in cells, fight off infections and dybiosis, and restore proper functioning to body systems. What is 'Play Attention'? An effective tool for improving focus, behavior, academics and social interaction.  It is the #1 educational solution to attention problems. Used in thousands of homes, over 450 school systems, learning centers, hospitals, and psychologist's offices, worldwide. It has been featured in the national news media on Good Morning America, NBC News,Woman's World, the Boston Globe, and many other national and international media. For more information on Play Attention click here. How Does Far Infrared Sauna Work? Far infrared is a section of the natural band of light that is not visible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat.  Unlike the high heat produced in traditional saunas, far infrared heat is able to penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches at a temperature of 100 -130 degrees.   This stimulates the body's cellular detoxification process more effectively. The body, incapable of metabolizing and excreting all toxins it is exposed to, will store some toxins in fat to protect itself. Our body's tissues normally produce infrared heat, which is used by the body for a number of healing processes.  The far infrared sauna duplicates these healing frequencies.  The tissues absorb these rays as the water in the cells react in a process called "resonant absorption" and causes toxins to be dropped off into the blood stream and excreted in sweat, feces and urine.