Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition

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Dr. Campbell-McBride is the creator of GAPS, which stands for Gut & Psychology Syndrome and Gut & Physiology Syndrome. Dr. Campbell-McBride holds a degree in Medicine and Postgraduate degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition.

Lewis SJ, Freedman AR (1998). Review article: the use of biotherapeutic agents in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. (Review)(144 refs). Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 12(9):807-22, 1998 Sep. Most people who try the GAPS diet are children with autism whose parents are looking to cure or improve their child’s condition. Focusing on fruits and vegetables: A 2016 study involving 122 people showed that eating fruits and vegetables can prevent a potentially harmful strain of bacteria from growing in the gut.Gut flora is something we do not think much about. And yet the number of functions the gut flora fulfils is so vital for us that if some day our digestive tract got sterilised we probably would not survive. Finegold SM. Therapy and epidemiology of autism--clostridial spores as key elements. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(3):508-11. Campbell-McBride N. Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition. United Kingdom: Medinform Publishing; 2018. The researchers suggest that gut imbalances could contribute to schizophrenia and other complex behavioral conditions. Those interested in trying the GAPS diet can consult a licensed GAPS practitioner to learn more. However, people should first consider consulting a registered dietitian or other healthcare provider.

However, the results are mixed, and other studies have found no difference between intestinal permeability in children with and without autism ( 23, 26). To learn about Gut and Psychology Syndrome, how it develops, and how to treat it effectively with a sound nutritional protocol, please read the article What is Gaps by Dr Campbell–McBride, in addition to her book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome – Natural treatment for Autism, ADHD⁄ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Depression and Schizophrenia”. GUT AND PHYSIOLOGY SYNDROME™Nearly thirty-seven percent of patients with ASD and twenty-one percent of their first-degree relatives showed altered intestinal permeability (IPT) suggesting a hereditary factor. Patients with ASD on a gluten and casein free diet had lower IPT levels than those who ate unrestricted. The authors conclude that a gluten-free diet could benefit a subgroup of patients with ASD. Absolon CM at al. Psychological disturbance in atopic eczema: the extent of the problem in school-aged children. Br J Dematol, Vol 137(2), 1997, pp.24105. Kawashima H, Takayuki M, Kashiwagi Y et al. Detection and sequencing of measles virus from peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with inflammatory bowel disease and autism. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2000;45:723-729. The concept of GAPS establishes a connection between the state of the person's digestive system and the health of the rest of the body. The two key components of the GAPS dietary protocol are an elimination diet and dietary supplements. The elimination diet