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Michael Belanger

Started Journey
01/2022
Managing
Autism
Key Symptoms Addressed
Resilience. Happiness. Productivity.
Top Three Strategies
Very low-carb diet, stress reduction & sleep.
Last Updated 06/2026

Michael's Strategies

T
H

Therapeutic

Dr. Matthew Bernstein was a doctor I had to find outside of my network. Since meds made me worse, I wasn't on any when starting. Dr. Bernstein was there to monitor for adverse reactions and protect my sleep.

I

Integration

No supplements. We did some labs for cholesterol and other related markers.

N

Nutritional

I started with green veggies and high-fat cuts of meat with lots of high-fat no-carb dessert items I made myself. I did intermittent fasting for a few weeks before starting and lots of electrolytes to avoid discomfort while adapting to my new diet. It was seamless and easy for me. I know others may have a harder time adapting. I still often fast.

K

Ketosis

Keto-Mojo! I check glucose and ketones daily.

S

Sleep

Try to minimize stress. Don't allow myself to stay up doing a fun project too late in the evening. Get direct sun exposure as often as possible early in the day. Gaze at the setting sun.

M

Move

None at the moment.

A

Avoid

Alcohol. And I have learned to know my social activity limits. I can become over stimulated if there are too many people for too long or I just have reached my limit of being with people. I also have learned that certain intense light can totally sink my energy for hours, so I vigorously avoid them.

R

Rebuild

Better health and a clearer mind gave me the energy and optimism I needed.

T

Track

Glucose and ketones.

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