How One Mom’s Journey to Heal Her Kids Started a Movement to Get to the Root of the Childhood Disease Epidemic with Beth Lambert

Autism Rates

Beth Lambert, an advocate for children's health, highlights the alarming rise in autism rates over recent decades. She notes that the prevalence of autism has skyrocketed from 1 in 150 children fifteen years ago to 1 in 36 today, according to the CDC 1. This increase cannot be solely attributed to better diagnostic practices, as Lambert explains that there are more children genuinely affected by autism today 2. She emphasizes the need for better epidemiological work to understand the root causes and trends of autism, which are often overlooked due to societal reluctance to face the harsh realities of the epidemic 2. Lambert also discusses the identity politics surrounding autism, which sometimes overshadow the potential for reversing symptoms through addressing root causes 3.

Autism is genetic. Children are born with it, and they carry it through life. So we must embrace them, support them, make them feel loved and accepted.

--- Beth Lambert

   

Childhood Conditions

The prevalence of chronic health conditions in children has reached epidemic proportions, with over half of American children affected by at least one chronic condition 4. Beth Lambert shares her personal journey of discovering the widespread nature of these conditions when her own children exhibited symptoms without a formal diagnosis 5. She argues that many children show "soft signs" of chronic conditions, such as mood disorders or sensory issues, which often go undiagnosed 4. Lambert likens the situation to a "canary in the coal mine," warning of a broader health crisis that could lead to dire consequences if not addressed 6.

Our kids are here, sent as special messengers, telling the rest of us, wake up, you guys, this is not sustainable.

--- Beth Lambert