#92: DR BARENDSE: THE PROBLEM WITH AUTISM DIETS & TESTS

In this podcast episode:Why do so many autism mamas struggle to see results from autism diets, tests and protocols? What is the missing links and misunderstandings when it comes to MTHFR, Gaps diet, vegan diets, paleo and keto?Dr Barendse helped Ninka and her children find the last pieces of the healing puzzle for autism. In today's podcast episode she covers: VEGAN/VEGETARIAN PROBLEMSWhy vegan and vegetarian diets often is a poor choice for autism families. Why vegan (including Medical Medium) can cause long term harm and problems with reproductions for our children? What birth defects and problematic pregnancies/birth defects have to do with it. KETO PALEO PROBLEMSWhy some children (and which ones) need more carbs to fix mitochondrial dysfunction than a keto/paleo diet provides. The problem with fats.The signs of mitochondrial dysfunction that no one tells you about. Who can benefit from a keto diet. GAPS/FERMENTED FOOD PROBLEMS (EXITATORIES)Why children with mood swings, anger, agitation and aggression might get worse on some of the most popular autism diets, probiotics and fermented foods. BED WETTING, SILLY LAUGHING AND FOODWhat bed wetting, silly laughter and red ears have in common and what foods are related.Histamine.Salicylates and behaviour.THE MTHFR MYTHWhy gene testing is not a valuable tool (by itself).Why MTHFR protocols are highly problematic. What you have to test to get a full picture (that some practitioners miss).THE STOP-START METHOD AND PROBLEMATIC SUPPLEMENTSWhy stopping is as important as starting a supplement protocol. The "tug of war" between deficiency and overload.How we teach mothers to understand what supplements to be on the lookout for and how to navigate the complicated world of autism, diets, tests and healing. Listen to the podcast and please subscribe and give us 5 stars for this podcast on Itunes or wherever you listen to this podcast.2 ways to work with me Autism symptoms are not always (but sometimes)  spiritual. My son lost the symptoms that gave him the diagnosis, and lives a neurotypical life (independently) I have coached moms for 20 years. 1️⃣ Free consultationSend me a list of symptoms and what you've tried so far. I'll audit your child's issues and tell you what triggers your child's symptoms, and plan next steps to address them to get less stimming, tantrums, eloping, sensory issues, sleeplessness, and aggression without tests, protocols, or battling with your child. Write "audit" in the subj line to book a call with me. We can also connect via Telegram if you hate Zoom. 2️⃣ The Christian Autism Liberation Program (30 spots left for 2026/2027)Reduce symptoms noticeably.  Without the hamster wheel of holistic healing, tests, or extreme diets.InstagramPodcast/free guides and blogYoutube