When my son was 5 years old and starting kindergarten it became horrifically evident that something was wrong. Up until that fateful day we explained away his behavior as he’s a boy. In a world where we believed ADHD was over diagnosed we didn’t want him labeled. We have learned a lot since then …
“He can’t eat shrimp any more.” My husband’s words were matter of fact. Food elimination is not a strange mistress in this house, she’s a full fledged guest! We take out more “ingredients” than I thought possible seven years ago in an effort to eliminate behavior problems. I say “ingredients” because I don’t really consider …
Social media says Dr. Leon Eisenberg, the man considered to be the “father of ADD and ADHD” claimed on his deathbed that he confessed ADD is a fictitious disease. This is partly true. Eisenberg, a child psychiatrist, social worker and medical educator (1922-2009), changed the world for children with autism, ADD and ADHD. In …
GAPS and Paleo approved 1 cup coconut butter (3 cups of coconut flakes in a Cuisinart or Vitamix make 1 cup butter) 1 cup cashews 1 cup coconut oil 1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened, organic) ¼ cup local honey Zest from 2-3 large lemons ¾ cup dried pineapple (sugar free if possible) 1½ teaspoon …
One of the first things recommended dropping nutritionally in the ADHD or autistic child is milk. Milk and wheat go hand in hand as items to drop like, well frankly, like they’re drugging your child. Dr. Mercola says the milk protein casein is difficult to digest. Dr. Natasha Campbell-Mcbride recommends no milk of any kind …
I love it when God shoves, “Gooooooood morning child! Still here and in control,” in your face. The walk through the fog of ADHD, aspergers, bipolar disorder, manic depression, hypoglycemia, a compromised immune system and dyslexia is evidence of this fact. So is the rafter of turkeys my 11-year-old woke up to when camping a …
Our kids are suffering from poison. Food is nutrition that begets health, not disease. Let’s take a stand together to nourish our families and avoid the ingredients that cause behavioral challenges. We’ve all heard to not eat certain foods, here’s some history as to why these items are not a good idea and how they …
I drugged my child. My sweet adoring child could light up the room with his smile at the same time he could fill your heart with laughing butterflies. His spirit was afire inside him. He was a delight. Yet, he acted as if he was on drugs. His manic behavior was out of control, like …
Few things fill the house with the smell of love like pumpkin bread! This gluten free, sugar free recipe quickly disappears. It freezes well and transports for camping like a charm. The bread is always best if you beat the butter and maple syrup for 10 minutes until frothy. Then add the rest of …
We scored pumpkins for 99 cents at Aldi so we are living the come-back of the pumpkin. My son’s favorite granola bar recipe is pumpkin granola bars which are raw except for the cooked pumpkin. If you know of a way around that please post! First we take a cup of buckwheat groats and soak …