AUTISM, DIABETES AND
OBESITY

The Root of All Disease Chapter 9

The Root of All Disease Chapter 9

Updated October 2025

adult-onset Diabetes

Dr. David Thomas was on key when he said there was an amazing increase in adult-onset Diabetes. This is probably one of the most alarming statistics that the world faces today, and I believe it is all caused by a lack of nutrition and especially minerals!

Ten years and billions of dollars into the fight against childhood fat, it’s clear that the campaign has been a losing battle.

In 2005, 9.7 million children in the U. S. had a health problem for which prescription medication had been taken regularly for at least three months. This comes from the Centers for Disease Control’s “Summary Health Statistics for US Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2005.” They said health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to rise among children.

ONE IN THREE American kids is overweight

According to a report released in September 2007 by the research group,” Trust for America’s Health,” ONE IN THREE of kids in America is overweight!

Other stats show that the percentage of children who are obese has more than tripled since the 1970s. In 2006, nearly 5,000 teens opted for liposuction, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That’s more than three times the number in 1998 when experts first warned of a childhood obesity epidemic. All told, some 17 percent of kids are now fat in the United States, which means they’re at or above the 95th percentile for weight in relation to height for their age.

An additional 17 percent are overweight or at or over the 85th percentile. When kids are healthy, they grow to their full potential in their minds, their bodies, and above all, in their spirits. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case. In the early 1980s, I saw one or two kids a year with type 2 diabetes.

“Now I see one or two a month,” says Alan Lake, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Moreover, he says, “evidence now suggests that this type 2 diabetes progresses more rapidly in kids, which means we could be soon seeing 20-year-olds developing severe heart disease.”

High blood pressure

High blood pressure already affects more than two million children in the United States. Obesity, once established, is difficult to overcome; approximately half of overweight elementary school children and four out of five overweight adolescents continue to struggle with excess weight—and with the substantially increased risk of related diseases—throughout their lives.

Furthermore, expectant mothers are entering pregnancy heavier than ever before. Many gain excessive weight during gestation and are therefore at greater risk of developing gestational diabetes. This condition increases the likelihood of delivering larger infants who may face lifelong challenges with weight management and metabolic health. Consequently, several public health authorities have cautioned that today’s younger generations could be the first in modern history to experience shorter life spans than their parents. This prospect is profoundly alarming.

Diabetes

Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Even when blood glucose levels are well managed, individuals with diabetes remain at elevated risk for heart disease and stroke—and the danger is far greater when blood sugar is poorly controlled. Approximately three out of four people with diabetes ultimately die from some form of heart or blood vessel disease.

Parents are to blame

A significant portion of childhood obesity can be attributed to parental influence. Children who observe their parents struggling with excess weight or poor eating habits often develop similar behaviors, as children tend to model what they see at home. For their children’s well-being, parents must become more mindful of their own eating patterns and attitudes toward food, since these behaviors strongly shape the family’s dietary environment.

Research consistently shows that children with overweight or obese parents are at a much higher risk of becoming overweight themselves. Parental lifestyle choices—particularly diet and physical activity—play a crucial role in determining the health trajectory of future generations.

One study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that children under the age of ten with an overweight parent were more than twice as likely to become overweight adults. Additional studies have shown that children who remain overweight between the ages of ten and fourteen have nearly an 80 percent likelihood of carrying that excess weight into adulthood.

Calcium and Vitamin D

High calcium and vitamin D intake, particularly from supplements, may lower the risk of diabetes by one-third, according to researchers from Tufts University. The study used data from the large-scale Nurses' Health Study and related the vitamin D and calcium intake of nearly 84,000 registered nurses to their incidence of type 2 diabetes.

None of the women had diabetes at the start of the study, and few were overweight. After 20 years of follow-up, the researchers wrote in DIABETES CARE, “A combined daily intake of more than 1,200 mg of calcium and more than 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D was associated with a 33 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes”.

Both dietary calcium and supplements were associated with significantly decreased risks of type 2 diabetes; women who had a total daily intake of calcium greater than 1,200 mg had a 21 percent lower risk than women who had intakes less than 600 mg per day.

Supplements are beneficial and necessary

We have got chronic diabetes disease problems the likes of which have never been seen before in the history of humanity. According to this study, it is apparent that supplements are beneficial and necessary.

arthritis

Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing arthritis. Excess body weight places continuous stress on the joints, gradually wearing down the cartilage and protective tissue that cushions the ends of bones and serves as a natural shock absorber. The breakdown of this cartilage leads to osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis—which affects roughly one in two adults over the age of sixty-five, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Many additional cases remain undiagnosed, as millions live with joint pain and stiffness without seeking medical evaluation.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projects that the number of adults diagnosed with arthritis will continue to rise sharply as the population ages and obesity rates remain high. By 2040, it is estimated that approximately 78 million adults—nearly one in four Americans—will be living with some form of arthritis.

arthritis is the leading cause of disability

Arthritis remains the leading cause of disability in the United States and in many other developed nations. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders currently cost the U.S. economy more than $300 billion annually in direct medical expenses and lost productivity. That figure continues to rise steadily as the population ages and lifestyle-related risk factors persist.

No lasting progress will be made if we continue along the same path. Pharmaceuticals can help relieve pain and inflammation, but they do not address the root causes of joint degeneration. True prevention requires meaningful lifestyle changes—particularly improving nutrition and restoring the minerals and micronutrients essential for joint and connective tissue health.

If these issues are ignored, the burden will only worsen. The CDC projects that by 2040, roughly one in four adults will be diagnosed with some form of arthritis, and nearly one-third of those cases will occur among adults aged 45 to 64. Cases of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) are also expected to increase. This autoimmune disorder causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy synovial tissue—the lining that cushions the joints. Although its exact cause remains uncertain, experts believe that a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers, such as viral infections, may play a role.

But they still miss the crucial point: a lack of pure hydrophilic plant-derived minerals in the national diet.

How to prevent Arthritis

There are effective ways to prevent arthritis or slow its progression, even for those who have already developed the condition. Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the most important steps. Even a modest weight reduction can significantly reduce stress on the joints and ease discomfort.

Regular physical activity is equally vital. Engage in low-impact exercises that strengthen muscles and improve joint stability without causing strain—such as walking, cycling, swimming, and water aerobics. Aim to stay active and avoid prolonged periods of sitting. Choose activities that protect your joints rather than those that subject them to excessive pressure or repetitive impact.

Limiting the consumption of sugary soft drinks and calorie-dense beverages can also help manage weight and reduce inflammation. Ultimately, keeping excess weight off and maintaining a balanced, active lifestyle are among the most effective ways to protect your joints and preserve mobility throughout life.

But don't forget to take your hydrophilic minerals. See our shop.

Autism

As for autism, the link between vaccinations has been highlighted. Autism was formally identified in 1943, when Dr. Leo Kanner first described it as a distinct condition. However, individuals with what we now recognize as autism existed long before then; the condition was unrecognized or misdiagnosed under other terms.

In 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assumed office as United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Donald J. Trump and announced a large-scale directive to re-examine the causes of autism. At a televised Cabinet meeting, Kennedy declared that HHS would mobilize a “massive testing and research effort” involving hundreds of scientists to identify environmental and other factors driving the rise in autism diagnoses and targeting a report by September of that year.

Kennedy’s emphasis rests in part on the long-discredited hypothesis that routine childhood vaccinations may contribute to the increase in autism rates.  He has publicly challenged the prevailing consensus—supported by decades of peer-reviewed research—that no causal link exists between vaccines and autism. The Autism Society of America and other major advocacy groups have expressed concern that this approach may revisit disproven theories and risk undermining vaccine confidence.

As part of the effort, Kennedy appointed David A. Geier—a figure associated with the anti-vaccine movement—to conduct data analysis of vaccine safety and autism surveillance. The appointment has been met with strong skepticism by mainstream researchers and public health officials.

Maybe they should also examine the effects of a lack of minerals and trace minerals in children's food.

End of The Root of All Disease Chapter 9

The Route of All Disease Chapter 9

The Route of All Disease Chapter 9 was updated in October 2015

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