Can Kids Recover From Autism? Dr. Ashwani Garg On Functional Medicinal Approach | Health Commune
Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders are often considered lifelong conditions, but can they be reversed? In this snippet of our latest Health Commune Podcast, Dr, Ashwani Garg, co-founder of Functional Medicine Clinic, sits with Dr. Smita Karpate and explains how he employs a root-cause approach to help children with autism recovery. He reveals how online consultations play a crucial role in autism treatment, allowing parents from across countries to access comprehensive therapies without the need to travel. Through home-lab testing, symptom tracking, and virtual consultation, he and his team can assess critical biomarkers and design personalised treatment plans
Dr. Garg also discusses using different methods to identify and treat underlying issues of autism instead of addressing its symptoms, such as gut imbalances, toxin exposure, metabolic dysfunction, and nutritional deficiencies. Additionally, he explains how his team creates customised therapies based on diet, lifestyle changes, probiotic support, detoxification, and regenerative medicine like peptide therapy and cell therapy.
He highlights that through a structured approach, one can address the hallmarks of autism: repetitive behaviour, communication struggles, and socialisation difficulties. Dr. Garg points out that if each aspect is focused on using approaches like hormone balance (oxytocin), microbiome improvement, and neurotransmitter regulation, a child can regain lost skills and no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for autism.
🔑Key Highlights:
✅00:00 – Dr. Garg’s Clinic and Approach to Treat Autism
✅3:27 – Dr. Smita on Functional Medicine’s Role in Chronic Disease
✅5:04 – Dr. Garg’s Final Message For Families Dealing with Autism
✅6:20 – Conclusion