Sunday, May 22, 2011

Book List ~ ADHD/Natural/home remedies for all sorts of things and more


I have a few books in my personal library that have been great points of reference to me and thought I would share them with all of you.  Most of them had been suggested to me by our midwife and some were things that I found when researching ADHD and other Autism Spectrum Disorders... working with dietary management instead of choosing pills.

{I just want to mention here that Dr. Feingold was our starting place for our research and his books were invaluable... read his bio... he was an amazing man and way before his time!  http://www.feingold.org/bio.html }


We immuninzed our first child and when he received his MMR between 15 and 18 mos of age he stopped talking... just stopped!  
We had NO idea that there was a connection... that was back in the mid 90's.
When it came time to immunize our daughter when she came along in 2001 we started to do a little research.  She did get a few things early on, but before the end of the year I stopped completely.  I couldn't believe how many more shots were being given to babies than even Robert had been given and I didn't think it was right.  Luckily I had a friend that had chosen the same route and even though she was in a different state we kept in close contact and she was my life line... I was so concerned that the drs would get out of sorts and refuse to care for my children if we didn't immunize.  I was also afraid of what the schools would say and what my family would say.  Well, I bucked the system  - all the way and even withdrew our son out of the school system and started homeschooling him in kindergarden.  He was Dx with ADHD and the Dr. wanted to put him on meds... I wanted to try diet to see how that would work.  Went back to the Dr. a month later and he asks ' is that the same kid you brought into me last month?'  he put away his script pad in astonishment and said keep up the good work.  He was totally shocked that diet managed his symptoms so well.  I have to say that it isn't easy, but it is well worth the extra effort.

So, on with the book list as well as internet links that may be of interest to all of you.

No More Amoxicillin: Preventing and Treating Ear and Respiratory Infections Without Antibiotics [Paperback]  I believe this book may have 'lymph massage' in it.  A great way to prevent every thing from colds to ear infections.
Watch out though... once you learn the lymph massage and you work the magic on your children they may want you do 'give massage mommy' all the time! :D

No More Ritalin: Treating Adhd Without Drugs by Mary Ann Block (Aug 1, 1996)


No More ADHD by Mary Ann Block (May 11, 2001)

No More Antibiotics: Preventing and Treating Ear and Respiratory Infections the Natural Way by Mary Ann Ann Block (Jan 1, 2000) ~ I believe this book has 'lymph massage' in it.  A great way to prevent every thing from colds to ear infections.  


The Block Center ~ http://blockcenter.com/  Dr. Mary Ann Block is an DO.  

Few Foods Diet... I don't have a specific link to this one anymore... there are so many out there now.  However, we did this in combination with the Feingold Diet.

The Feingold Cookbook for Hyperactive Children by Ben F. Feingold and Helene S. Feingold (Mar 12, 1979)  ~ 
The Feingold Cookbook for Hyperactive Children[Paperback]

Mommy Diagnostics: The Naturally Healthy Family's Guide to Herbs and Whole Foods for Health[Illustrated] [Paperback]

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats [Paperback]
A very informative recipe book with loads of info as to how, and why, etc about foods and traditions.  We attribute this book to saving our sons life as he was just a deflated football at 1.5 years old and not doing anything but laying there.  There was an amazing transformation after we implented just a few of the things in this book.  If I had to leave my house in a hurry and could only take two books I would take the family Bible and this one.  That is how important I feel it is.

Weston A. Price Foundation    ~  http://www.westonaprice.org/

Nicks Natural Nook ~ Probiotic starts from kefir grains to kombucha mushrooms and more ~ http://stores.ebay.com/Nicks-Natural-Nook/Organic-Milk-Kefir-Grains-/_i.html?_fsub=18640103
Nicole is someone I trust to get you the best probiotic starts at a great price.  I met her through a friend.  She is a great person to talk with!

Thinking of doing a cleanse or going vegan?  Even if you just want to try to improve you health and diet this may be a good place to jump off from.  A little book with lots of good information in it.

A New Way of Eating from teh Fit for Life Kitchen ~ The essential Companion Volume to Fit for Life ~ If you can't get bot Fit for Life and this one get this one!  It explains a lot in the preface that you learn about in Fit For Life and you get lots of yummy recipes too!  http://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Eating-Life-Kitchen/dp/0446384046/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305128396&sr=1-1

If I think of more I will add them.  Feel free to suggest some reading materials as well!  I look forward to seeing more.

Thanks,
Wendy Semyck
Our farms website:  www.WillowMountainMushrooms.com
we are also on local harvest... what a wonderful resource that is for local food!http://www.localharvest.org/
When we first registered on local harvest you could see the individual dots... it has grown a LOT!

Websites to look at:

"By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain
  • Motor-Coordination Impairments
  • Colic
  • Autism
  • Central Nervous System Disorders
  • Orthopedic Problems
  • Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Scoliosis
  • Infantile Disorders
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Emotional Difficulties
  • Stress and Tension-Related Problems
  • Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
  • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
  • Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Post-Surgical Dysfunction"
Adventures in [Crunchy] Parenting ~  this link goes to her article on the connection between autism (autism spectrum disorders/ADHD/dyslexia) and Ultrasounds ~ there looks to be a lot of good links on the site worth further exploring.  Incluting Attachment Parenting, Family Bed, and extended breastfeeding.  http://jeremyscorner-grifter.blogspot.com/2009/02/ultrasound-autism-link.html

Midwifery Mercantile has all kinds of items from birth kits to herbal supplies / Tinctures (for young and old) to books ~ http://www.midwiferymercantile.com/default.asp ~ this was where my home birth midwife had sent me to get my birthing kit many years ago.  

Remedies for the Itchies ~
for stings/insect bites:  Bentonite clay can be used also to draw out the toxins. You can keep some mixed up for emergencies as well... 1:1 clay and water... takes a couple hours to mix completely. Also support him with large doses of vit C. For immediate relief of the itchies take colloidal oatmeal and some water to make a paste and apply... I've also added tea tree and lav oils to these to help ward off the chance of infections when dealing with open/semi open wounds. I find that both oils actually help ward off the itchies when I get a mosquito bite and the swelling goes down right away... I just apply right out of the bottle... same with no-see-ums/chiggers. Tea Tree and Lav oil never cease to amaze me!

For illness such as chicken pox, measles, fifth disease, etc:
for treatment of rashes etc 'Mommy Diagnostics' says this: Itchy rash: Nettle tea in a bath or an oatmeal bath (colloidal is just take oats - I prefer using organic - and place them in a blender until they produce a fine powder - it easily dissolves in the tempid water and your skin LOVES IT!). EO of Lav oil (I like to add tea tree as well). Another 'wash' for the itchy spots is 1 oz dried rosemary, 1 oz calendula decocted in 1 qu of water for a tea. Strain the tea and cool, then apply with a washcloth each night for duration of spots/rash discarding tea every 3 days and making new. Scar prevention and healing the lesions: zinc in a chewable tablet... up to one week at max levels. Immune Support: Echinacea and thyme for general immune support: for more skin (rash & lesions) - BactaMune. [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O3G6YC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000O3LAKW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZKH4G6G06HXA7E666D3]

For myself... I would add lymph massage to the regimine as well as using eo's of thyme, rosemary, lav, and tea tree during the massage added to carrier oils. Cut an onion in half and leave it sit out on the night stand to help pull the infection... don't eat the onion afterward. LOL it will be full of nasty things. And all above oils plus/or oregano oil on the bottoms of the feet. Oregano oil on the feet has a cleansing effect.... particularly for the liver from what I remember. Make sure to get a LOT of yogurt and or kefir into everyone in the family.... it will help everyones body battle what is going on.


via:  Cara Shelton ~ Not sure if these are in book lists ... Nourishing Traditions (Sally Fallon), Nourishing Hope (Julie Matthews). An excellent blog with how-to videos is www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com
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