Supplements Need More Recognition

Nutrition in general and supplements are way under-rated. I guess because you can't pack them into a single pill (just lots of little pills taken regularly). They also aren't come by easily, unless you happen to be blessed with health-conscious parents who drum it into you from day one. If you aren't that lucky (as most of us aren't), it takes a considerable life style adjustment to eat the right foods and take the right supplements. I'm speaking primarily about health challenged kids/people who could benefit so mightily from good nutrition and supplements rather than drugs.

I've mentioned KSN before, a group I regularly follow since Demi has Kabuki. I've recently met a poster there who really gets it. I hope others in the group pick up on the benefit that nutrition (like Juice Plus, gfcf diet, allergen awareness, organic, etc) and supplements (fish oil (most of them do this already), melatonin, ALA, probiotics, yeast fighters, etc., etc.) could have on their children. Yes, it takes some effort (mostly in the learning, not the doing!), but it's SO much better than drugs with side effects and unknown long term effects.

I've learned most of it from the AutismNCD group, even though Demi doesn't have autism. She still has toxins and yeast issues that affect behavior. I specifically started her on Natural Cellular Defense because I thought it might improve cognition. I had no idea that I would discover so much more about nutrition and supplements that would benefit her.

My suggestion for a parent wanting to start but not knowing where: Just start! It usually doesn't matter where. NCD is easy to start with. Probiotics are easy to start. Just start with ONE THING and then build from there. It's not that hard once you get started!!

No negatives yet

I started Demi on Liver Life last week when it came. We worked up to 10 drops/3x/day on that, per advice from AutismNCD group. Once I started the LL, I started increasing her NCD. We did 10 drops today with no ill effects. I got the liquid zinc earlier this week but have not given her any yet. I plan to hold 10 drops through the weekend, start a low dose of zinc tomorrow (just in case), and then ramp up more on NCD next week. I've gotta keep a handle on the yeast; I think it's starting to creep back in again.

I've had some nice mini-surprises lately. Last night when I was making supper (manicotti), Dana asked what the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the pan was for (Dana is typically sharper than Demi). Before I could answer, Demi spouted, "It's to help it cook better!" I had not mentioned anything about the dish or the process before this exchange ( and I don't think I'd ever made manicotti before!). She was totally clued in!

We had speech therapy today. Her therapist mentioned that she was going to need to test her again to make sure we're still on the right track. She said once certain skills start clicking (oral motor), others fall into place quickly. She needs to reassess where Demi is, even though it's only been 6-7 months since she was tested. Now, that's progress! :D

Another "new" thing for Demi has been chiropractic adjustments. She just had her third one today. I can't say it's doing anything (who knows!), but I thought it was worth a try since it was extremely convenient (same time and location as her weekly therapy) and also covered by insurance. On the evening after her first adjustment, she seemed unusually chatty on the phone. Typically, she answers questions with single word responses. That night (a week ago), she was yakking on about different kids in her class, different things she'd done. Of course, Nana couldn't understand most of what she was saying, but she was talking up a blue streak! Could be all coincidence...

Ramping up NCD again

Things seem to be back to normal now for Demi. After taking her NCD dose down to 4 drops (12/day) and giving her 2 sachets of Threelac each day, her severe lack of attention dimished last week.

I'm ready to try again, but I procrastinated and only ordered the zinc and Liver Life just now. I'll try increasing slightly, but I won't go over that dangerous 8 drops level until I can get some zinc and liver life into her, which might not be until next week.

Last Friday, her teacher tested her for letter sound identification and she got all but 3. Yea, Demi! Based on that result after listening to the Alphamotions song MANY times at school, I'm guessing she's an auditory learner. I'll have to figure out how to teach her things that way. Any suggetions?

Yeast Control

Perhaps I'm getting too impatient. Or perhaps I'm jumping to conclusions.

I'm just upset that Demi has been so "not with it" since mid-December. I'm pretty sure it's because I pushed her NCD dose without yeast control in place (we had run out ThreeLac). I really didn't notice her lack of attention and spaciness untilafter Christmas some time (close to 2 wks after running out of ThreeLac.) Unfortunately, I think the yeast got a firm foothold and it's not yet backing down.

I'm wondering if I should hold on the NCD and let the ThreeLac start to catch up over time, or should I stop NCD long enough to get the yeast under control before ramping up on NCD again. I guess I should ask them over at AutismNCD to see which would be quicker and more effective.

Hitting a wall at 24 drops

Well, we worked up to 8 drops, 3x/day, on Thursday as planned. However, Thursday night, I noticed that dry cough coming back. Friday morning when she got up, she had a lot of mucous in her eyes, like the start of pink eye. I backed off to 6 drop doses on Friday, 7 drop doses today (Saturday). She's been back to normal since I backed off the 8 drops.

According to the "experts" at AutismNCD, she needs some zinc to bust through those cold symptoms. I guess that will be the next thing added to her supplement arsenal that's building. Wow, you just kind of wade into this thing looking for alternatives and then you start seeing changes, along with a few negatives that need another solution, then more gains, then more problems requiring yet another supplement. You just don't know how out of balance a system is until you try to get it back into balance.

I'm happy to do it all as long as I continue seeing gains!

Dangers of Toxins

Much more often, we're starting to hear about the dangers of toxins in the mainstream media:

NCD Today Show: Toxic People
Ground Zeo Toxicity
National Geographic's Pollution Within
Canada's CBC News Chasing The Cancer Answer

Just to name a few.

Understandably, it's a growing concern. Far too many people have never heard these reports (those would be the ostriches with their heads in the sand) or choose to ignore the information (the notorious "it could never happen to me" or skeptical "it's all hype"). Wake up call! 1 in 2 people in North America will get cancer. Ok, that's either you or me, and I'm not ignoring the facts. (Hopefully you aren't either and there are 2 other unfortunate souls out there somewhere.)

“Most of the diseases of aging —vascular, most cancers, arthritis and others-- have been shown to be associated with toxic metals …..”
Dr. Robert A. Nash, Chairman of the American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology

“Evidence from 21 research studies … linking toxicants in the environment to breast cancer…” Breast Cancer Fund, October, 2004

So why aren't more people doing something about it? There IS something you can do on a daily basis to combat toxins in the environment, water, food, air, cleaning products, toiletry products, etc., etc. Sure, you may choose to invest in a whole-house water filter, eat all organic foods, make your own clothing from organic cotton grown in your back yard (might take a few years to get that new shirt). Living in an area with "cleaner" air, eating "healthier" foods, shunning toxin-laden toiletries like deoderant and toothpaste (cleanliness is over-rated) are all good things to do to decrease the amount of toxins entering your body. However, NO ONE can escape them totally.

Natural Cellular Defense (NCD), cellular zeolite, liquid zeolite, whatever you want to call it, helps the body eliminate the flood of toxins present in today's environment. With the body burden lifted, the body's immune system kicks in, nutrients are better absorbed, organs function more efficiently. Having extra help to get toxins out of the body helps the body fight disease today and prevent disease from occurring in the future. What a bargain!

Remember, NCD does not treat or cure any disease. The BODY does that on its own.

Waiora: Incredible Opportunity

Ok, I just have to digress a bit. As time goes by, I get more and more excited about this company Waiora and the products it offers. They've definitely helped my daughter, but I talk to new people every day who are seeing great results. Not just with Natural Cellular Defense, but with Essential Daily Nutrients (High 5), Healthy Aging, Superior Fiber Blend, Advanced Antioxidant Formula, not to mention the "Botox in a Bottle" Antioxidant Serum, and the list goes on.

The products are based on such sound principles that it's easy to see why they're so successful. Just the liquid zeolite/High 5 combination, for example, helps so many different ailments. This combination first takes the toxins out the body, which allows the body to start healing itself, and then gives the body critical nutrients with which to heal and repair damage done by toxins and disease. These products simply make it easier for the body to heal itself! Who doesn't need that??!

It won't be long before people will be knocking down the door to get in with the company, if only for the great wholesale discount. Plus, you get the added bonus of earning commissions to offset the cost of your own healing products. How is that not a great deal??

The timing is great because the company is still extremely young (less than 3 years old), rock solid financially (0, nada, nothing, zilch in debt), and coming out with a new block buster product every year. Natural Cellular Defense in 2005, EDN in 2006, and a new product scheduled for release in 2007. They're addressing the critical issues for an aging population: fighting disease and aging, aches & pains, looking and feeling youthful. Hello! Who out there hasn't heard of that generational phenomenon called the Baby Boomers?? They've affected some industry in a big way in each phase of their lives; the wellness industry will be no different as they enter their Golden Years.

You can really build a real business with Waiora. You work hard and produce results, you collect a large check. You develop of team of like-minded, excited individuals who you enjoy spending time with (usually on the phone ;) ). You can work from your home in your jammies if you like. How many companies offer that package to ALL of their associates?? You can build a business, a future, a dream, all in the process of helping people regain their health and freedom. Now that's a fulfilling job!

Waiora has the whole package, lock, stock and barrell. And it's so simple to get involved!