chelation, quackery

Quackery Exposed: Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy involves administration of agents to remove heavy metals from the blood. These metals are mercury, lead, aluminum and arsenic. It is usually done by intravenous infusions, but not all the time. It is a valid therapy for lead poisoning or any condition similar. It is not approved for the treatment of autism but… Continue reading Quackery Exposed: Chelation Therapy

bogus studies, quackery

Bogus Study: Spark for Autism

About SPARK What is Spark for Autism? Spark for Autism is a large DNA collection from autistic adults and children. My family and I almost contributed until we did more research. They are collecting DNA to try to find a prenatal test to help people practice eugenics. They put up a front that they want… Continue reading Bogus Study: Spark for Autism

quack diets, quackery

Quack Treatments: GAPS diet

The GAPS diet is a restrictive diet used to try to cure autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, depression and schizophrenia. It is promoted as a natural treatment for the named conditions.  It stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome. It requires its followers to stop ingesting grains pasteurized dairy, starchy vegetables and refined carbohydrates. It was… Continue reading Quack Treatments: GAPS diet

ableism, bogus studies, Discrimination, quackery

Bogus Study: Aut10k/MSSNG and AGRE

The organization we love to hate, Autism Speaks, teamed up with Google to create the largest genome database for autism on June 10, 2014. This was originally called AUT10k. It stands for Autism Speaks 10,000 Genomes. This project will cost $50 million. The system they use to store it is Autism Genome Research Exchange. What is… Continue reading Bogus Study: Aut10k/MSSNG and AGRE

MMS, quackery

Press Release: FDA Warns Consumers About the Dangerous and Potentially Life threatening Side Effects of Miracle Mineral Solution

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or drink a product sold online as a medical treatment due to a recent rise in reported health issues. Since 2010, the FDA has warnedExternal Link Disclaimer consumers about the dangers of Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide (CD) Protocol, Water Purification… Continue reading Press Release: FDA Warns Consumers About the Dangerous and Potentially Life threatening Side Effects of Miracle Mineral Solution