| Your child may have allergies along with the | | | | before taking them. Try some of these herbs in |
| disorder of autism. Could herbs be a help with | | | | foods that you are able to cook with. Sprinkle |
| allergies? As summer approaches or any season, | | | | some of the herbs over your foods and calculate |
| allergies usually increase for many individuals, and | | | | if there are positive changes by using the herbs. |
| that includes children with autism. Pollen becomes | | | | Do some research on the herbs, and find new |
| an increase factor, sometimes it is difficult to | | | | recipes to add them to, and experiment with |
| breath, there could be rashes, hives, running eyes, | | | | what tastes good and not so good. |
| noses, and other irritations | | | | When using herbs, a little bit goes a long way. Our |
| There are herbs that have a long history for | | | | universe is filled with many herbs. We need to |
| helping people. Most of these herbs are found in | | | | take the time to explore and look around for |
| your kitchen. For example, there is: | | | | them and use them. |
| * Thyme - This is usually used for clearing lungs | | | | I would recommend, if you are in doubt about |
| from build-up of phlegm. You could cook with | | | | herbs, and if they can help your individual with |
| thyme, when the lungs appear to be congested. | | | | allergies, lung problems, consult your physician or a |
| * Caraway - is a gentle herb that also improves | | | | trusted doctor. Some doctors are against |
| and maintains lung health. These seeds go well | | | | anything outside the prescribed medication given, |
| with carrots, sauerkraut, potato salad and many | | | | if any, and other doctors are for the herbs. Your |
| soups. | | | | primary concern for your child and you, is it safe |
| * Basil - Is another herb found in the kitchen. It | | | | for your child. |
| helps to maintain lungs to stay healthy and | | | | Every case of autism is different and cases of |
| combat allergies. This herb also helps motivation. | | | | allergies also vary. Remember, you have to trust |
| The above three herbs are used to improve lungs | | | | your instincts and you as parent(s), caregiver(s) |
| and help with allergies. These herbs are gentle | | | | are the first to know, if your child has reactions |
| herbs. Individuals with autism, may find that herbs | | | | or effects from certain treatments or medication. |
| can help them fight the irritation of allergies. | | | | You must be aware of this, and document it. |
| There is no herb for one problem. Individuals with | | | | There are no herbs that have proven to be a |
| autism who have problems with allergies, might | | | | cure for all allergies in autistic individuals. Some |
| want to do research, or have parent(s), | | | | have great benefits and effects, but not all are |
| caregiver(s) do it, for you, to help explore and | | | | equally the same. In addition, this depends on the |
| make decisions about using herbs. | | | | age of your child, the level of autism, and the |
| It is an excellent idea to observe, check if there | | | | severity of the allergies. |
| are any warnings that the herbs may have, | | | | |