Global Alert: Environment and Increasing Autism Risk, What You Can Do

An unprecedented global experiment is underway. Human activity is pushing ecological and biological boundaries beyond predictable limits. Accumulating evidence links autism to environmental toxins and variability in eliminating toxins. Synergisms of multiple, low level, pervasive adversely affect neurodevelopment and cellular resilience leading to whole body medical symptoms. Using an integrative and functional medicine perspective Dr. Schwartz will review: minimizing exposures, supporting detox, optimal diet, biomedical treatments.

Dr. Norman Schwartz, MD

Norm Schwartz, MD, is an integrative medicine specialist with over thirty years experience and an extensive background in treating complex chronic health problems. Formerly medical director of Integrative Medicine for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he is currently in private practice. Dr. Schwartz has a special interest in the application of ecological principles for the creation of a safer, more sustainable world for ourselves and generations to come.