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Living life… autism-free!!
Thank you all for the emails inquiring about Nicholas. We’re all doing great and continue to be ecstatic with his progress with homeopathy! Autism took away so much of our lives for too long, as I am sure you can imagine… whether it’s one day or three years, it’s all too long when you are [...]
A letter for Nicholas
Dear Nicholas, My negligence brought harm upon you. I failed you in the worst way a parent could fail a child. My sheer determination, strength and desire to reverse what I had done kept me going to heal you. (and the guilt kept me going too) In the process, I healed myself and came out [...]
Update on Nicholas – Our One Year Homeopathy Anniversary!
I met Pierre Fontaine a year ago today and it was a day that ended up changing our lives. As with any treatment we had done, I had hopes that this would be the one when I walked into his building, but after seeing big-name DAN doctors who didn’t offer me much more than a [...]
Interview with Pierre Fontaine: Homeopathy & Autism
June 4th, Pierre Fontaine joined me live on Biomed for Autism’s radio show to discuss classical homeopathy for children with autism. You can listen to the archive here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/biomed-for-autism/2010/06/04/classical-homeopathy-with-pierre-fontaine Visit the Biomed for Autism Facebook page to keep up on future events! Pierre Fontaine, RSHom (NA), CCH, has been a professional Homeopath in New York [...]
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October 31st, 2011 
Mom 
Living life… autism-free!!
October 31st, 2011 Mom Thank you all for the emails inquiring about Nicholas. We’re all doing great and continue to be ecstatic with his progress with homeopathy! Autism took away so much of our lives for too long, as I am sure you can imagine… whether it’s one day or three years, it’s all too long when you are dealing with the type of autism we were. We’re now focusing on living each day to the fullest. We know we can’t get that time back, but we sure have one daily goal in mind – and that’s to enjoy every second we can with our son. And we do, every single day. Every day I appreciate the progress. Every day I appreciate the mere fact that he can now speak to me. Every day I appreciate his beautiful smile and his happiness. Every. Single. Day.
Every day I’m thankful that his autism is gone. Every. Single. Day.
A conversation with a friend the other day had me thinking… what if he had recovered overnight? Would we still appreciate the progress in the same way that we do? Sadly, probably not. The biomedical path was brutal. Progress came and for that I am grateful. But it was slow. And never ending. The supplement bill only increased as time went on. He would do great for a while, only to regress leading me to hours, no, days researching to figure out what happened and what I needed to do to get him back. We all do what we have to do for our kids, but I won’t lie – I was SICK OF IT. Sick of giving my son supplements several times a day. Sick of getting up every 3-4 hours all weekend long to chelate him. Sick of never having a dime to my name because our supplement bill was more than most people’s mortgages are. Sick of the never ending cycle. Something had to give.
For us, classical homeopathy was the answer. We’ve seen healing with homeopathy that just wasn’t happening with biomed. It has taken time, but when I look back on the past year and a half or so, it’s mind blowing. Years of biomed did not give us this progress. I can stop giving my son his remedy and I DON’T lose him, he doesn’t disappear before our eyes. Homeopathy surprised us in so many ways – we have seen gains we never knew we wanted, but once we saw them come, we were in awe. It’s hard to wait for a particular issue to resolve and it’s easy to get frustrated when you see that issue not changing over time as you would like – but what’s important is to look for things that have changed and know that the issue you’re focusing on is going to change… it’s just a matter of time. Patience is the key with homeopathy – and I’m glad I remained patient. In the beginning, I was frustrated – what I was seeing wasn’t what I wanted to see. But I kept the faith and the progress kept on coming. And even now, it’s still coming.
And as much as Nicholas needed homeopathy, we needed it too. It put our family back together. It gave us back our lives. I now realized that I was in fact in an ill state myself – autism had consumed me – every waking moment, it was about finding the next thing to help my son. And I don’t regret it – not at all. But I lost me somewhere along the way. And my husband lost me too. We were living in the same house, but we weren’t a family – there was no cohesiveness. We were just plugging away towards the goal of recovery – all while life was passing us by – time that you just cannot get back. The more we started to change, the more he started to change. The better my husband and I felt, mentally, physically, the more Nicholas progressed. There is a very big component in homeopathy to the energies that surround us, I truly believe that – and if anyone out there reading this is struggling, I highly suggest you see a homeopath for your own case as well as your child’s. If you’re not at your best, your child is picking up on this. If there is turmoil in your life, your home, your child knows this – they are in there – they are absorbing everything around them! You just can’t be a Debbie-downer and expect your child to thrive, you just can’t. If you live your life with constant negativity, your child is living that life with you. Do what you have to do to help yourself – then focus on your child – you’ll get farther faster – and I bet you’ll enjoy some precious moments of your life along the way. Energy doesn’t just come in the form of a little white pellet. Your energy can very much effect your child. Just think about how you feel after being around someone whose down and depressing – you feel drained, right? Just imagine how your child feels being around someone who is pulling them down every second of every day. Not so good, right?
I look back at the last 4-5 months and it seems like we’ve been living in a dream. We had a very active summer filled with all kinds of activities, many of which Nicholas had never done before. We visited places he had never been. He made friends everywhere we went. We reunited with family who never knew he was ever diagnosed with autism – and will never have to now.
A couple of days ago, I was backing up some files on my computer and I came across a video from around the time when I first started homeopathy. (I’m so bad with videos, I take them, but never watch them again.) I watched that video and wondered who that child was. I’ve watched it 10 times since. It’s astounding to me how different he is. If you had told me back then how different he would be today, I would have thought you were crazy.
I’m so thankful for every second that I get to spend with this little boy. He’s such an amazing human being and I am just so impressed by his strength to have gone through everything he has. And he’s happy – always. He’s always smiling and cheerful and positive. Just hanging with him on the couch watching a movie is an absolute privilege. And it’s gonna kill me the day he doesn’t want to hang with mom anymore. So I’m soaking up every minute I can while I can.
Keep the faith… recovery is possible. But don’t forget to enjoy your child along the way.
And to those of you who helped me along the way, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve made a few really great true friends along the way and I truly cherish you, your children and our relationships. Thank you. Love you.
A letter for Nicholas
July 17th, 2011 Mom Dear Nicholas,
My negligence brought harm upon you. I failed you in the worst way a parent could fail a child. My sheer determination, strength and desire to reverse what I had done kept me going to heal you. (and the guilt kept me going too) In the process, I healed myself and came out of it a stronger person who doesn’t take one minute with my beautiful little boy for granted.
I’m sorry that this happened to you. I’m sorry I didn’t do the job that I should have done as your parent… that I didn’t research until it was too late. I will never fail you again.
I am so thankful I have been able to bring you so far, that there is once again joy, happiness, laughter and excitement in our lives, that every minute of every day is NO longer the struggle it used to be. I remember all too well how things used to be and I don’t know how we managed to live through it. I don’t want anyone to have to live one day of what we went through. I don’t want any child to ever have to live through that. Ever. I hope that you don’t remember, but I’m pretty sure from things that you have said, that you do remember. I hope you hold onto the good memories and make room for those yet to come and let those become a distant memory.
The knowledge I picked up along the way has led to better choices for our family and for you. Never again will I believe what a “doctor” tells me, what I read/hear in the news, what the FDA says, etc. without doing my OWN thorough research and reading the ACTUAL research for MYSELF. You will NOT make the same mistakes with your children.
My dearest Nicholas, the *little love of my life*, I am so very proud of you. Each and every day, you succeed in bringing a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think about how grateful I am that I sacrificed sleep, myself, everything to pour all of it into healing you. You have been worth it all. All of the money that we had and didn’t have. All of the sleepless nights. All of the countless hours of non-stop reading. All of it.
You have done things I never thought you would get to do. You have gone places I thought we could never take you. You have told me things I thought I would never hear you say. I am so very proud of you.
I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and for our family. I cherish every moment we spend together. Every moment I get to be witness to your life. Every giggle. Every smile. Even when you’re being snarky or being sneaky or plain mischievous. Every splash in the pool. Every jump on the trampoline. Every kick of your soccer ball. Every moment. Every single one.
I will love you always. I am so very proud of you.
Mommy
Homeopathic Remedies for Swimmer’s Ear
July 11th, 2011 Mom Homeopathic Remedies for Swimmer’s Ear
http://www.1-800homeopathy.com/blog/swimmers-ear
Open ears ASAP whether water, wax or acute congestion need clearing.
Three great single remedies, Hepar sulph, Pulsatilla and Silica, combine to make this the perfect remedy for relieving simple ear noises and pain caused by congestion, swimming or bathing. Whether the blocking agent is excess mucus, water, wax or other matter does not matter with this remedy. These single remedies are all available individually as well in potencies 6x, 12x, 30x, 30c or 200c.
Here’s how the individual remedies work:
Hepar sulph has a knack for loosening and opening up congestions – ear problems, sinus troubles, coughs and skin sores included. For ears, it specializes in painful, sensitive ears that may throb, roar or have whizzing sounds, especially if sensitive to wind and better for warm applications. In most of its applications the sufferer prefers to be wrapped from head to toe and may have a weakness toward infections, sores and congestions.
Pulsatilla offers ears that feel stuffed up, especially at night, a welcome release. These ears my be worse on the right side, and suffer with drawing pain and fluttering noises. It may be better known for turning off night coughs that force you to sit up, but Pulsatilla’s action on ears, colds, headaches, car sickness and a range of other ailments make it the very important remedy. When ailments bring out the weepier, moodier side of you, especially if fresh air is a must even if you are chilly and the wind is cold, you might want a closer look at this remedy.
Silica, the ‘grit’ cell salt, contributes the most fundamental support for expelling anything, be it water after a swim, splinters, acne, sores, sinus congestion… For blocked ears, it works best on those with roaring noises and sometimes popping sounds that feel better for yawning or swallowing. Silica can do the most for those who lack vital heat, can be easily wearied and are susceptible to skin problems, infections, and congestions especially if malnutrition or too much work was ever a factor.
Hyland’s Earache Drops
Gentle drops ease pain, itch, and congestion associated with swimmer’s ear.
Unlike conventional swimmer’s ear treatments that simply dry the ears, Hyland’s Earache Drops work directly to relieve the pain, itch, and congestion associated with swimmer’s ear or earaches due to colds and allergies. No alcohol, no sting, 100% natural, homeopathic and safe for all ages.
Homeopathic Ingredients:
Pulsatilla – for ear pain worse at night.
Chamomilla – for restlessness or irritability.
Sulphur – for ear pain with burning sensation.
Calcarea Carbonica – for throbbing, pulsing pain in ears.
Belladonna – for fever and inflammation.
Lycopodium – for pain and congestion in ears
The 7 Essential Factors in Forecasting the Length of Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic Diseases
July 11th, 2011 Mom The 7 Essential Factors in Forecasting the Length of Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic Diseases
“How long will it take for me to get better?”
This is one of the most frequent questions asked by new or prospective homeopathic patients. It is a sensible question that originates in our deep desire to foretell our life course and to receive assurance about the future. How does homeopathy rise to the challenge of responding with a reliable forecast?
Memory of Water
July 11th, 2011 Mom Memory of Water
Does water have memory?
Is water special?
Does the glassware matter?
Is gas important?
Does dilution happen as predicted?
Solutions are more complex than expected
Possible scenarios for the memory effect in homeopathic solutions
Homeopathy for Hay fever and Seasonal Allergies
July 11th, 2011 Mom Homeopathy for Hay fever and Seasonal Allergies
http://www.homeopathyhealer.com/Allergies.htm
Willa Keizer, CCH, Certified Classical Homeopath
When the weather warms and plants start blooming in the spring, it’s usually good news– unless you have a problem with seasonal allergies or hay fever!
Luckily homeopaths have been treating hay fever successfully for decades using safe and time tested homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is a holistic system of healing that involves bringing your body’s energy, or vital force, back into a natural state of balance.
The most effective way to deal with allergies homeopathically is to consult with an experienced practitioner who will choose a constitutional remedy for you to address the allergies and any other physical or emotional imbalances you may have.
The remedies listed below are some of the remedies that can be used on a symptomatic basis to relieve allergy symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are highly individualized, as you can see from the descriptions below. They can be tried at home for temporary relief, but for permanent relief, please visit a homeopath!
Allium cepa is the number one remedy for allergies and is useful if you have lots of sneezing and a clear watery nasal discharge. The discharge may burn the nostrils and upper lip, and the eyes may water a lot too. The symptoms get worse in a warm room, indoors, and in the evening, and are better in open air. The throat may tickle with a dry painful cough. It’s also helpful for colds that come on during wet weather with these symptoms.
Arsenicum may be indicated if you are suffering from violent sneezing along with a throbbing frontal headache. You may feel weak and chilly, with burning discharges, and feel better from heat. It can be useful for colds that come on from getting chilled when overheated if the symptoms fit.
Euphrasia can be brilliant for allergy symptoms that are centered around the eyes. This includes watery irritated eyes, with spasmodic bouts of sneezing. Symptoms are worse in the open air, in the morning, and when lying down.
Nux vomica is good for dry, tickling, scraping sensations in the nose or sinus, especially if the nose is stuffed at night and runs during the day. You may feel may feel chilly, sensitive to drafts, and irritable. This remedy is especially helpful if you have been touchy and reactive after working too hard before developing the allergy symptoms.
Natrum muriaticum helps when there is a heavy nasal discharge that looks like raw egg white. The discharge may be accompanied by a heavy bursting headache over the eyes. You may be thirsty, and suffer from loss of smell and taste from the allergies, and feel worse from heat and the sun.
Dulcamara symptoms include a nose that stuffs up with cold rain, as well as an earache from change of weather. You may be worse in cold wet weather or when there’s a sudden change from warm to cold or dry to moist. You may feel better from warmth. The associated mucus may be thick and yellow.
Definitions of Common Homeopathic Terms
July 11th, 2011 Mom Killing household ants with Splenda
July 11th, 2011 Mom Killing household ants with Splenda
http://www.examiner.com/family-health-in-chicago/killing-household-ants-with-splenda
Jasmine Jafferali, Chicago Family Health Examiner
May 1, 2009
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Spring is in the air and the ants are marching right into your house. You may want to hold off on buying those ugly little ant traps, the little yellow packets just may do the trick.
I’ll never forget when I first read about Splenda. I jumped on the bandwagon as everyone else did. Then about four years ago, I read that you could use Splenda to kill household ants. So I dumped my bag of splenda in the dirt. Fascinated by my recent discovery, I began my research and here is what I found:
Splenda was “discovered” accidentally in a lab back in 1975 while trying to create a new insecticide (Ewww…who decided it was safe for human consumption? Oh yeah the FDA did back in 1998).
Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s will not sell Splenda or any product that contains “sucralose” because it does not fit within their code of ethics of selling “real food”. (Thank you Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s)
Sucralose, the made-up name by the manufacturer of Splenda, contains chlorinated compounds. (Ohhh…Splenda made up the name sucralose…because anything that ends on “ose” makes it sound like yummy sugar)
Chlorine is toxic and is not found in any food or table salt even though the manufacturer of Splenda will tell you it is fine. However there is chloride present in food and table salt, which is non-toxic. (Very sneaky Splenda makers)
Chlorine, (which we now know is in Splenda), has caused so much damage to human health that Greenpeace has launched a Chlorine-Free Campaign, calling for a worldwide ban on chlorine. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also maintains a strong anti-chlorine stance. (Did you know that cancer patients have high levels of chlorine in their bodies?)
If you really want some motivation for staying away from Splenda and anything that contains it (example: Weight Watchers, Atkins and South Beach, flavored waters, Crystal Light, diet drinks anything “diet” or labeled as “sugar-free”, “low in sugar” or no sugar” typically contains it. Yes, this includes your kids’ favorite “no-sugar” Hawaiian Punch) and if you are a future mother, read all about baby boys being born with shortened male anatomy due to chlorine passed to them in the womb. (and we want to do this to our unborn children, why?)
Studies show that people that consumed diet drinks were 41% more likely to be overweight than those who did not. (so diet drinks and foods are sabatoging our weight loss efforts? Seems like an oxymoron to me)
But honestly, any artificial sweetener will work. How do I know this? I have had both friends and family members try it with great success, even my sister-in-law who lives in a very rural part of Ohio. The nice thing about using up your little yellow (or blue or pink) packets is there are no harsh chemicals used. Your family does not breathe in all the chemicals, your baby doesn’t find an ant trap and put it in their mouths and if your pets lick it, you can save the call to poison control. Now is the time to try some other safer alternative sweeteners like stevia and agave nectar syrup. And don’t forget the old tried and trued, honey and real maple syrup (not Aunt Jemima).
Don’t get mad at me if your favorite drink contains sucralose. There are ways to give our families safer options if using a sweetener is a must. Here are some fun family cocktails that you can try (and it is cheaper than buying bottled juice):
Homemade Lemonade: 1 1/2c of real lemon juice (about 6 lemons squeezed), 6 cups of cold water, 1/3 cup of raw honey (more or less to your liking). Mix and enjoy!
Chocolate milk: 1 TB of cocoa powder, 1TB of agave nectar syrup and 1 cup of your favorite milk
Homemade Flavored Water: 1 cup of carbonated water, 1TB of agave nectar syrup and half of your favorite fruit squeezed such as an orange. Or puree your favorite berry such as frozen strawberries and a kiwi.
Homemade Orange Pop: 2 liter bottle of carbonated water, 1/2 can of orange juice concentrate, 3 lemons squeezed.
Get creative in the kitchen with the kids and leave the Splenda to the ants.
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