Autism has been called a "disease of unknown etiology (cause)", however in many patients the condition appears to:

• Have an environmental trigger (toxins such as mercury)
• Be associated with increased levels of free radicals (harmful substances which can be neutralized by antioxidants)
• Be associated with reduced levels of one of the most important antioxidants (glutathione).

The incidence of autism has increased from 1 in 10,000 in the 1970s to approximately 1 in 150 today, which represents an increase of over 6,000%. Additionally, an increasing number of children have been diagnosed with other neurodevelopmental disorders (all considered to have similar etiologies) including Asperger's, ADHD/ADD, speech delay, and other developmental and learning disabilities.

"During these investigations, numerous scientists from around the globe have testified before the committee, and have presented credible peer-reviewed research studies that indicated a direct link between the exposure of Mercury, a widely known neurotoxin, and the increasing incidences of autism."
      - Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Rights
        and Wellness, U.S. Congress and Head of Three Year Congressional Investigation
        into Mercury In Medicine, September 8, 2004

"It is the elimination of this "spark", i.e. mercury, for which we now have an easy and effective solution. Along with some supportive therapies, autism and certain other neurodegenerative diseases can be fully and permanently reversed. This is NOT a theory but rather, a protocol that has already been clinically validated and the evidence is irrefutable."
     - Dr. Rashid Buttar, DO, FAAPM, FACAM, FAAIM Vice Chairman, American Board of
       Clinical Metal Toxicologists. Doctor of Toxicology, and one of many physicians
       successfully treating children with Autism Testimony Before Subcommittee on Human
       Rights and Wellness, U.S. Congress, May 6, 2004

Increasing Age and Other Factors Reduce the Body’s Production and Utilization of GSH. Research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are susceptible to chronic illness. Research shows that GSH levels decline by 8% to 12% per decade, beginning at the age of 20. Levels of glutathione are further reduced by continual stress upon the immune system such as illness, infection, and environmental toxins. As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione.

Supplements Containing Glutathione Alone Will NOT Increase The Body’s GSH Levels. It is pointless to purchase supplements that merely contain glutathione, because the digestive system breaks down ingested glutathione and it will not be absorbed into your system. On the other hand, MaxGXL™ provides the proper nutrients needed to promote the body's own ability to manufacture and absorb glutathione. MaxGXL™ also aids in liver support by destroying environmental poisons helping the liver to function as the main production site and storehouse for glutathione.

My comments:  Even though this article targets Autism, it is pertinent to other diseases such as, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, MS, and many, many more.  I just spent the past 8 years as the caregiver for my parents (Mom - Alzheimers; Dad - Dementia/Cancer/COPD).  They are both gone now but I am passionate about finding the absolute best health "breakthroughs" around that can help with these nasty diseases of old age and even young age.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention a couple of products that are, in my estimation, the best health products to help with these diseases/illnesses.  Tahitian Noni juice is one and it helped both my Mom and Dad tremendously.  But the one that I believe could have reversed or stopped the progression of these diseases in my Mom and Dad (and hopefully for me, as well) is a glutathione accelerator (the only one proven scientifically to bring the levels of glutathione up at the cellular level), MaxGXL.  I didn't find out about it in time to help my Mom but it did help my Dad with his quality of life in the last year before his death.  He was 88 when he died (March 2009).

I know that there are other good health products to help us with these illnesses, but these are the best that I've found and seen evidence that they work, especially MaxGXL.  If you would like to learn more about MaxGXL, then please visit http://www.connielclark.com and watch a short video, then visit my team website at http://www.smilin2themax.com and read up on research and articles related to this product.  Feel free to contact me anytime at 303-770-3180 or email me at optforsuccess@msn.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are interested in a sample package of the product with a DVD of super information, please let me know.  I have Introduction Sample packets that I can send to those who have a real interest in knowing more.

Warmly,
Connie
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