If you have never heard of Rescue Remedy or Bach Flowers, please visit this website
http://www.bachflower.com/
We began using the Rescue Remedy for behavior problems or anticipating anxiety type situations and it works wonderful for both kids....AND MOM!!
Later we also visited our Homeopathic doctor and after taking a "bach" quiz, determined which specific Bach flower each of us needed the most and she gave us specific remedies just for us. They are amazing.
I keep a bottle of Rescue Remedy in my purse, and each level of the house. You never know when you might need it. I've also been known to give out the bottle in my purse to a friend at playdate or the park who is having trouble with a kid that day or week.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Feingold - Salicylates
For those of you with kids on the Feingold and have to also watch your salicylate intake, we know what you are going through. We still avoid all the basics on
Feingold - High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dyes, Preservatives, Nitrates, Artificial Flavors. Now, though my son can tolerate most regular foods with salicylates because we give him the new enzyme from Enzymedica - CarbGest. It happened immediately and works great.
If you are still having trouble, peel all your fruit and veggies (that you can), the peeling contains real enzymes that seem to cause extra trouble in sensitive kids. Also, you can find lists online (just google salicylates) to find which foods are highest - like almonds, honey, grapes, raisens, etc.
Remember also, that if you take a food allergy test, the salicylate sensitivity will NOT show up, you have to do it as a process of elimination. Unfortunately, that's the only legitimate way to check. But when you find the salicylate lists online, test the mild foods first and work your way up to medium and severe. (Or for a more peaceful house, don't try severe at all)
Feingold - High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dyes, Preservatives, Nitrates, Artificial Flavors. Now, though my son can tolerate most regular foods with salicylates because we give him the new enzyme from Enzymedica - CarbGest. It happened immediately and works great.
If you are still having trouble, peel all your fruit and veggies (that you can), the peeling contains real enzymes that seem to cause extra trouble in sensitive kids. Also, you can find lists online (just google salicylates) to find which foods are highest - like almonds, honey, grapes, raisens, etc.
Remember also, that if you take a food allergy test, the salicylate sensitivity will NOT show up, you have to do it as a process of elimination. Unfortunately, that's the only legitimate way to check. But when you find the salicylate lists online, test the mild foods first and work your way up to medium and severe. (Or for a more peaceful house, don't try severe at all)
New test results
In January this year we received our test results back for our son from the NutraEval test that was blood/urine test to check amino acid, mineral, metals, neutransmitters and much more that I don't even understand. After that test, we adjusted some levels of things and added in the B6 and B12, more Cod Liver Oil, more calcium, Evening Primrose Oil, more vitamin D and CoQ10. It also showed on the test "looked" like a child who was smack dab in the middle of the Autistic spectrum (according to the doctor). We have been so fortunate that we started the diet (GFCF, Feingold) and enzymes and probiotics when we did. We also stopped immunizations and try desparately to avoid all the toxins we can in our enviroment.
Just a few weeks ago, we received a GI stool test back and found out some more interesting information. Our son had 3 parasites and some other gastrointestinal distress most likely caused by yeast (Candida).
Our daughter also had the GI stool test taken. We have struggled for years with her bloating, gas, sleep problems, and low blood sugar episodes. Finally, after getting the results from this test, everything became clearer. She is allergic to wheat/corn/potatoes and has been on enzymes/probiotic for years also, but we've had to change them periodically because they seem to "stop working". We added in Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) recently and that helped some and took beans out of her diet and got a little relief but not enough. A 3 year old with a stomach ache who loses about 2-3 hours sleep a day starts to become quite a hard thing to deal with after a few days, let alone a few weeks or months.
The test revealed that she had Heliocobactor Pylori bacteria in her stomach and 2 parasites in her gut. She also had yeast overgrowth. The H.Pylori is the bugger responsible for creating ulcers and apparently infects about half the world. Because she has low stomach acid, it was really doing some serious business in her stomach and causing problems in digestion and in her gut. We started a combo product that has Mastic Gum and some other things in it and are already seeing results. Wow!!!
Just a few weeks ago, we received a GI stool test back and found out some more interesting information. Our son had 3 parasites and some other gastrointestinal distress most likely caused by yeast (Candida).
Our daughter also had the GI stool test taken. We have struggled for years with her bloating, gas, sleep problems, and low blood sugar episodes. Finally, after getting the results from this test, everything became clearer. She is allergic to wheat/corn/potatoes and has been on enzymes/probiotic for years also, but we've had to change them periodically because they seem to "stop working". We added in Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) recently and that helped some and took beans out of her diet and got a little relief but not enough. A 3 year old with a stomach ache who loses about 2-3 hours sleep a day starts to become quite a hard thing to deal with after a few days, let alone a few weeks or months.
The test revealed that she had Heliocobactor Pylori bacteria in her stomach and 2 parasites in her gut. She also had yeast overgrowth. The H.Pylori is the bugger responsible for creating ulcers and apparently infects about half the world. Because she has low stomach acid, it was really doing some serious business in her stomach and causing problems in digestion and in her gut. We started a combo product that has Mastic Gum and some other things in it and are already seeing results. Wow!!!
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