Yesterday I told you about Biotin and how the addition of that supplement helped Lizzie get her hair back. When we travelled to the Pfeiffer institute, they prescribed a supplement for job with manganese in it and Lizzie’s was manganese free. Hmmm. I asked – why the difference? Manganese is a … [Read more...]
Biotin and Hair Growth
February 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
At the point of being redundant, I am going to start again by saying, I am a mom. I am not a doctor, nurse, dietician, or any type of medical professional. I am relating what I have read, heard and found to be true for my family. Please ask your health care professionals for their opinion when it … [Read more...]
GFCF Pasta
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lizzie is an eater. She enjoys food and likes variety. When you go GFCF, you eliminate a lot of quick filling foods. Finding a good pasta alternative is essential. We tried most and settled on 2 favorites Mrs. Leeper’s and Tinkyada. These pastas are very similar to gluten pastas and will fool your … [Read more...]
Supplements and Recovery
February 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
First I want to remind you all that I am “just a mom” (a very well researched one, but a mom none less). I do not have a nutrition, pharmaceutical or doctor degree. Some of the supplements my kids take, I found. Most were prescribed at the Pfeiffer institute after blood tests. And some were … [Read more...]
Cat Children or Dog children?
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday I told you about how God speaks to me when I am in my car listening to music. Here is a story about just such a time without music. It was five years ago. I had just dropped the kids off at school. Job was in all day kindergarten and Lizzie was in preschool. Two days a week Lizzie went … [Read more...]
Uno’s Pizza
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My kids love pizza, mac n cheese, and goldfish crackers. All of which I have tried to copy on the diet. Like I said here, in the early months, don’t even try these substitutions. Your kid’s taste buds remember what real pizza tastes like, and will not like the alternatives. My first successful … [Read more...]
GFCFSF Waffles
February 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sunday morning breakfasts: eggs, bacon, waffles – YUM! Most GF waffle mixes work well. We like the Namaste brand. This mix is easy to make and comes with 2 batches of mix in one bag. When you cook GF you lose the elasticity and fluffiness of gluten. One trick is to make your batter the night … [Read more...]
GFCF Bread
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It took us a while to find a bread mix that worked for us and tasted like real bread. The winner: Pamela’s bread mix. There are a few tricks to this bread. First, the eggs MUST be room temperature. SO you need to set them out a few hours before you cook. The eggs and water mixture need to be over … [Read more...]
Stress, the Warrior Mama and Music
February 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
I am definitely an odd bird. Stress makes me more productive, less sidetracked and more analytical. As an entrepreneur, that’s a good thing. Some of my best ideas come when I am stressed at home, work or as a mom. By trait I am a utopian. I feel that we can have perfection on earth if we just do … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed
February 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Life is about balance. Being a parent is a 20 year deferment of balance in your life. Your child’s needs must come first. Your spouse’s second and you yours last. If you are blessed like me – your spouse prioritizes in the same way. So – kids first, then spouse, then self. What happens - … [Read more...]
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow…
February 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Yes, I am the crazy one who loves snow. I am the one who sees the first flake of snow on a late fall day and starts yelling, “It’s snowing! Oh, isn’t it great?” I am the one who when I take the Christmas decorations down has almost as many snowmen to put up their place. Yes, I have … [Read more...]
Marriage and Special Needs Kids
February 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
85% of parents with special needs kids divorce. I first heard that statistic 18 months ago when I was listening to a senate committee meeting on autism while ironing. I know I need to get a life! I can see why. Having special needs kids consumes your time, energy, finances and goals more than you … [Read more...]
The Olympics Opening Ceremony and routine
February 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
I crave structure. I love routine. I am a planner and an analyzer. I have figured out that my kids do better when we follow a STRICT routine. It is long, elaborate and tedious. My hubby likes spontaneity and fun. Our normal evening routine, or maybe I should say my IDEAL bedtime routine is … [Read more...]
Cod Liver Oil
February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Interesting. I’ve heard the horror stories of how our parents were made to take cod liver oil. Now here I am dolling it out to my kids. Fortunately for them it now tastes great. More often than not I am resorting to the ways of my grandmother and her generation of parenting. Home cooked meals … [Read more...]
Methylbcobalamin shots – MB 12
February 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
I am a member of numerous yahoo groups. Each has it’ sown focus – chelation, GFCF diet, recovery from autism and one on the MB 12 shot. As I mentioned yesterday, each child who has autism or ADHD is unique. There are hundreds of supplements and therapies you can try to make your child feel … [Read more...]
Our Battle begins
February 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Yesterday I shared that hubby and I have set our sights on heavy metals being the “weapon of mass destruction” in our battle for our kids. Controversial I know. And we have started our attack. It will be a LONG battle. I will share more on that later. Currently, we are fighting the more visible … [Read more...]
What is my Battle?
February 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
My ultimate battle has always been for my kid’s full health. Their ability to live medicine free with all the capacities God gave them. Allowing them to be all they desire to be and do. In the early years I thought that meant the best education – best doctors – best medicines. Now I know some … [Read more...]
Warrior MAMA
February 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Why am I a Warrior MAMA? Since our son’s birth 10 years ago, I have been on a quest to give our kids the best nutrition, education, and resources to prepare them for life. As time went on it became apparent that their fragile bodies had been damaged by the curse of living in the fallen world here … [Read more...]
Laundry Soap
February 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
A few months before I started the GFCF diet, I learned about harmful ingredients in household cleaners. I want to preface the post by saying - as I have said before - I used to be the furtherest thing form an organic loving, bake from scratch kind of mom. We are P&G stock holders. We live … [Read more...]
