Autism, Biological
Sustainability and the War on Bugs
~ Gwilda Wiyaka ~
A concept all of my indigenous shamanic teachers held
was being mindful of all of our
relations. Nothing was too large or too small to be considered a relation. As
it turns out, my teachers may have been on to something.
The relationship between germs and disease was
explored by Louis Pasteur between 1860 and 1864. From that time forward, germs
were deemed “the enemy” and the war on bugs began.
Given that the human body hosts trillions of not only
friendly, but necessary, microorganisms – outnumbering human cells by 10 to 1
–in effect, we are raging war on our own community – on our relations.
The very organisms we are recognizing as instrumental
in maintaining health and balance, have become collateral damage of this war.
Are we are now reaping the rewards of our folly?
What is the hidden result of nearly destroying our
biological community?
With us this hour to delve into the scientific aspect
of this most important issue is Dr. Derrick MacFabe MD FACN the Assistant Professor
and Director of the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, Depts. of
Psychology (Neuroscience) & Psychiatry (Division of Developmental
Disabilities), at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western
University, London, Ontario, Canada. He is also a Core Member of the iTARGET
Autism Initiative, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Dr. MacFabe is
currently a Visiting Professor, Centre for Healthy Living and Food Innovation
(HEFI), Faculty of Medicine, Maastricht University, Netherlands. His research
examines the role of the role of gut- microbiome-brain interactions on the
identification and possible treatments of autism spectrum disorders.
His website: kpearg.com
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