Chronic Lyme disease mimics many diseases

Below is list of symptoms for Lyme disease. Note some mental symtoms:  poor concentration and memory loss, irritability and mood swings, depression, diziness and fatique.  Couple those with lots of symptoms arcross multiple systems.  This is a disease that mimics multiple disorders.  Basic Information about Lyme disease.  This info came from Turn the Corner at  … Continue reading “Chronic Lyme disease mimics many diseases”

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ticks carry Lyme Disease, common to Monterey Bay area

Ticks disorders can lead to serious complications if left untreated.  If Lyme becomes a chronic condition it can lead to persistent muscle, bone, nerbe pain, fatique, and memory impairment.  Caught early, the typical treatment is 4 to 6 weeks of andibiotics. Be careful to check for ticks and see a physican for diagnosis and treatment.   What are the … Continue reading “ticks carry Lyme Disease, common to Monterey Bay area”

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Utah autistic adults lead more fullfilling lives

If you have an adult child with autism – why not encourage them to live in Utah?  What is it about Utah that encourages or creates social connections?  Could it be that the Mormon religion and/or strong social ties  help?  “Twenty years after first being assessed in a long-term autism study, 41 Utahns with the … Continue reading “Utah autistic adults lead more fullfilling lives”

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MET gene disruption causes syndrome of gut disorders and autistic symptoms

This is exerpt from an article.  Can a disrupted MET gene be repaired?  This is IMPORTANT as if we can repair genes maybe whe can reduce or cure autism in some people. “The findings suggest that disrupted signaling of the MET gene may contribute to a syndrome that includes autism and co-occurring gastrointestinal dysfunction, says … Continue reading “MET gene disruption causes syndrome of gut disorders and autistic symptoms”

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Autism

Autism in children  in CA has grown immensely in the last ten+ years. The cost of educating children with autism is huge.   For resources in CA re autism go here.  There is almost no accountability– no yearly testing — for children with disabilities including autism. Thus, what quality of education which children with disabilities  –such … Continue reading “Autism”

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