As cavemen, this system was very helpful in surviving an animal attack for example. This system is used for digestion and sexual function. If the SNS is switched on because of a perceived threat, then the body reacts by increasing adrenaline flow. Bethanecol stimulates the PNS and promotes the utilization of Vitamin A in the cells. By doing this, many wonderful things can occur in the gut of our kids.
Peristaltic motion is increased.
This motion helps move food along the GI tract to be digested and also excreted. At the time of this writing Dr. Megson has treated about 500 children using this protocol with results she describes as just as good if not better than secretin. Plus, there are long lasting results with much less risk to the child as well as much less cost to the parent. Early reports from some parents after the DAN meeting were that the Vitamin A treatment did not produce much in terms of improvements. This however, was prior to the introduction of the Bethanecol step in the treatment.