William Shaver MD

28/07/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/08/autism-could-be-diagnosed-with-stool-sample-microbes-research

A growing number of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's as well as Autism have been increasingly linked to abnormalities in the human microbiome (as this paper now adds to) Highest incidence of Autism has been noted in affluent highly industrialized countries in children either born by C-section or from mothers with significant underlying dysbiosis, followed with a diet of highly processed foods, and receiving frequent antibiotics. We refer to these underlying predisposing factors as "the 2 D's"- dysbiosis and hypovitaminosis D. Also major risk factors for bad outcomes in COVID 19.
Both are potentially correctible risk factors if they were just looked for. Now being suggested as a possible stool marker for Autism...

Therapeutically, however, the question remains what can be done about it now while Science continues to sort this all out.

It has been estimated that as many as 40% of children may be low in vitamin D yet it is rarely ever checked in a pediatric population. Maybe it should be. It is difficult to establish a healthy microbiome without enough vitamin D, and vitamin D3 is an inexpensive and readily available supplement. Decreases in the incidence of viral respiratory infections have already been demonstrated with D supplementation, and we have been using it for 20+ years as part of our Quick Treat protocol of Vitamins C&D and Kefir milk for acute viral syndromes with impressive results.

Papers have been published on symptomatic improvement in Autistic children following f***l transplants (referred to as microbiota transfer therapy) such as Scientific Reports DOI:10.1038/s41598-019-42183-0. So in addition to eating a healthier more natural diet, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and getting enough vitamin D3, short of a f***l transplant it might prove beneficial to try an aggressive probiotic protocol (possibly with an initial reductive step to lower numbers of the existing imbalanced microbiome) and see if some similar improvement was noted as well.

Researchers found differences in the gut microbes of autistic people, raising hopes for faster diagnosis

28/02/2024

https://www.williamshavermd.com/the-blind-men-and-the-elephant/

Always good to repost periodically.
Little has changed with addition of Long COVID as well.

The Blind Men and the ElephantNov 16, 2020An Updated Allegory on the Six Blind Men and the Elephant (Apologies to Corona)Most of us learned the parable of the Six Blind Men and the Elephant as children. Originating thousands of years ago in ancient India, the parable tells the tale of six blind men....

25/12/2023

That time of the year again!
And now with colds and the flu, RSV, and the ever evolving COVID19 variants it’s even more important to give the Quick Treat Protocol a try at the first hint of feeling poorly.
Works on most all early viral syndromes.

For the World Traveler in a High-Risk Group
Who can't afford any down-time.

Forget about the milk and cookies!

Where are your bottles of Vitamins C&D?
Naughty........or Nice?

Have a safe and Happy Holiday. Make good choices.

25/12/2023

With the studies of Petrillo and Liu revealing a persistent actively- reproducing population of SARS-COV2 within the microbiome of Long COVID patients, it would be logical to assume a reductive step (colon purge) prior to re-staging a healthier microbiome with probiotics could prove even more effective.

As it is. As a gastroenterologist, I am fortunate in routinely purging patients prior to undergoing colonoscopy , and over the last 2 years we have witnessed over 75% improvement in our Long COVID population with post-procedure probiotics.

Now with our 1 liter Quick Cleanse solution available online, even those who do not require a colonoscopy can undergo still undergo a partial clease followed by a restorative step with their probiotics.

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31/08/2023

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28/08/2023

Always a good opportunity to review my original post on our Quick Treat Protocol of Vitamins C&D and Kefir for acute viral syndromes. Boosts intrinsic immunity when used at the first sign of falling ill and generally can start to feel better within 6-8 hours. Review my video on YouTube Kickthevirusnow. Inexpensive, readily available and safe stuff so very little to lose giving it a try
And you may sleep better at night as report after report after report keep coming out.
Take charge of your health. Save your Gut and Save your World

A new strain of COVID-19 that was only identified a week ago in the US has prompted the CDC to take the rare step of issuing a formal message that it could evade vaccines or the protection of natural immunity.

28/07/2023

28/07/2023

https://apple.news/AaIRBDhTkRfO9aXjzLaSicg
Time once again to repost the Quick Treat Regimen of Vitamin D &C and Kefir milk for acute viral syndromes. Has worked now for over 25 years and remains our “go to “ anytime you feel like you are coming down with something.
Quick, readily available and inexpensive components.

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.

13/07/2023

Not really a mystery
Cause: Reproducing populations of SARS within bacteria in her Microbiome (acting as bacteriophage)
Solution: reductive step (I.e. pretreat & purge), repopulate with high dose probiotics, and then sustain with healthier diet, adequate Vitamin D, and a good maintenance probiotic regimen
It works….
The answer to Long COVID reside in the gut.

Scientists are still working to unpack the mystery of why some people keep catching the virus while others seem to be resistant. In the meantime, people like Marion have been left with more questions than answers.

02/07/2023

29/05/2023

This could take a while….first step is to define.
Current approach is symptom control.
Then we wait for approved therapeutics.
Never lose in the interim to take steps to restore better overall health. Remember the 2D’s :Dysbiosis and vitamin D. Strive to address both. Save your Gut and save your World.

This study aims to develop a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) based on self-reported symptoms and describe PASC frequencies across cohorts, vaccination status, and number of infections using a cohort of adults with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21/05/2023

More support for vitamin D
Remember the 2D’s: Dysbiosis and vitamin D.
Manage both

Daily oral dosing of vitamin D3 using 5000 TO 50,000 international units a day in long-term hospitalized patients: Insights from a seven year experiencehttps...