The origin of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD/Aspergers) is not clear but is believed to result from abnormal brain wiring and abnormal cortical plasticity.
There are most likely connectivity problems between the brain hemispheres for those with ASD.
The brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin are potentially deficit.
There are also most likely defective neural uptake receptors in the brain.
Bee venom contains Apamin, an amino-acid peptide which potentially heals lacerated and injured cortical neurons.
Bee sting therapy is a dose of bee venom which is transported by and in the nervous system and importantly can cross the blood brain barrier – in other words: reach the brain.
So: a bee sting can potentially deliver dopamine and serotonin to the brain to provide the brain chemicals which are potentially deficit or low in Aspergers and:
Bee sting therapy can potentially affect & enhance the brain’s neurotransmitters. It can also potentially help to heal the receptors which are potentially faulty in those with ASD. These receptors uptake these brain chemicals -dopamine and serotonin, deficit in the brains of those with ASD.
Bee venom can potentially encourage & enhance brain neuroplasticity. This could mean that for those with ASD, new neural pathways in the brain could be formed and new healthy connections could be encouraged and made, so encouraging an improvement in the symptoms of those with ASD.
Note: for those willing to investigate this potential idea further, it is very obvious but needs to still be clearly stated and emphasised that bee sting therapy should be avoided if there is any potential allergy at all to bees, bee stings and anything related to bees.
Also those with compromised adrenals should avoid bee sting therapy as bee stings can create an acute stress response.
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Sources (in italics):
“The brain of an individual who has Aspergers syndrome has connectivity problems between the hemispheres. This impacts the cognitive and neurological functions in the frontal lobe (Williams & Minshew, 2007) and the limbic system (Wills, Cabanlit, Bennett, Ashwood, Amaral & Water, 2007).”
The limbic system is another name for the emotional nervous system and is linked to the autonomic nervous system.
Also
“There is strong linkage between defects in dopamine and serotonin when it comes to the transporter system, uptake in the receptors (Pitt, 2014). This can affect the entire wiring of the brain which is believed to be the main causation of Aspergers. “
“The most remarkable characteristic of bee venom is the presence of the neuro-transmitters dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine, which along with the peptide apamin, facilitate nerve transmission and healing in conditions involving nerve disorders. This gives bee venom the ability to travel along neural pathways from the spine, to various trigger points, and injured areas to help repair nerve damage...”
“Bee venom can also penetrate the blood-brain barrier.”
This means that bee venom can potentially deliver dopamine and serotonin to the brain (problematic in Autism) and help to heal the neural pathways in the brain and the receptors, that is to say, the brain wiring.
(ParaTheta's emphasis in bold in the following source:)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects the ability of a person to learn new things or follow the same mental developmental patterns as other people. The condition has been linked to inadequate neuroplasticity.
The deficits caused by the abnormal cortical plasticity can lead to the slow developmental patterns common in autistic patients.
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, refers to how the brain rearranges itself or creates new neurons to adjust to changes in the environment. Previously, the brain was believed to stop developing new neurons shortly after birth. However, it is now understood that the brain can restructure itself and even create new neurons in response to environmental changes.
Two types of neuroplasticity:
1. Functional plasticity – refers to the brain’s ability to shift functions from a damaged area to a functioning one
2. Structural plasticity – is the brain’s ability to adjust its neuron connections through the development of new neurons to respond to changes in the environment, such as learning
How does Neuroplasticity Work?
The human brain undergoes rapid growth after birth. However, as the child advances in age, the rapid growth of synapses decreases as the brain shifts to restructuring. Without neuroplasticity, brains would not be able to develop from infancy to adulthood.
The brain assesses and strengthens the commonly used neurons and destroys those rarely utilized. The ability to organize differently allows people to learn and understand the environment. That means the brain restructures or adjusts itself to accommodate changes in the environment.
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?
Autism spectrum disorders, commonly referred to as ASD, represent a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by slow or delayed development of social skills, language, and behavior. The neurodevelopmental conditions also include a deficit in social, interpersonal social processes, and self-referential thought.
Autism affects about one in every 44 children and is four times more common among boys than girls. The causes of ASD are not clear, although it is believed to originate from abnormal cortical plasticity.
Neuroplasticity in People Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Although most people experience neuroplasticity, the restructuring or adjustment in those living with Autism spectrum disorders could be delayed. The inadequate adjustment of the brain causes delays in social, language, and behavioral development.
ASD can be viewed as a developmental condition that results in abnormal neuroplasticity. The brain in autistic patients cannot adjust to the changes in the environment. Specifically, the brain in ASD patients has inadequate structural plasticity.
The abnormal cortical plasticity in autistic patients makes it difficult for the brain to restructure neurons and neuron networks. Structuring complications can also produce difficulties with accommodating changes like learning a language or developing social skills.
See
(See the image of table: from the above link: 7th row from bottom)
Apamin – Laceration injury in cortical neurons Enhances neurite outgrowth and axon regeneration Aeyung,Kim
Apamin
Apamin, an 18 amino acid peptide, makes up 2%–3% of its total dry weight (Gu et al., 2020). It is formed by a disulfide bond between two cysteines, which shapes its highly stable and compact chemical structure (Nguyen et al., 2015). Apamin has demonstrated the potential benefits in anti-atherosclerosis, anti-heart failure, and improvement of neurological disorders (Gu et al., 2020).
Apamin is the amino acid peptide present in Bee Venom.
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