What RFK Jr. Gets RIGHT About This American Epidemic...
Aug 25, 2025
Autism diagnoses have surged dramatically, prompting an exploration of potential causes. Discussions reveal the complex interplay of genetics, maternal health, and gut microbiome factors. The gut-brain connection is examined, highlighting how dietary choices and environmental influences may impact autism outcomes. Personal experiences underscore the drive for awareness and education, as guests share their health journeys and advocate for better understanding of the condition. Listeners gain insights into nuanced approaches, from therapy to lifestyle changes.
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Parents Report Sudden Change After Vaccines
Josh Axe shares observing a child become less responsive after receiving vaccines and later diagnosed with autism.
He reports dozens of parents told him they saw similar changes after vaccination.
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Genetics Is A Major Contributor
Twin and genetic studies show autism has a strong hereditary component with many implicated genes.
Most autism is polygenic and new mutations also contribute in non-familial cases.
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Maternal And Child Gut Microbiome Link
Josh Axe highlights consistent gut and digestive problems in nearly all autistic children he treated.
He cites animal and human studies linking maternal microbiome changes to autism-like behavior.
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Autism rates have skyrocketed from 1 in 10,000 children in the 1970s to nearly 1 in 31 today — and the question everyone’s asking is: WHY?
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Links
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/ss/ss7402a1.htm
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders
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https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2018/07/17/autism-risk-dictated-by-health-of-moms-microbiome-uva-finds/
https://www.thetreetop.com/aba-therapy/autism-twin-studies
https://hub.jhu.edu/2019/11/05/acetaminophen-pregnancy-autism-adhd/
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/large-study-ties-early-life-antibiotic-exposure-higher-risk-asthma
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https://www.advancedautism.com/post/can-emfs-cause-autism
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