Comments for Nourishing Journey http://nourishingjourney.com Dietary Solutions for ADHD & the Autism Spectrum Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:16:12 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by BJ Kelley http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3391 BJ Kelley Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:16:12 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3391 It means watching my adopted children who were heavily exposed in utero to drugs and alcohol become much more calm, peaceful, and able to learn. The effects were so very similar to autism, aspergers and ADHD (at different times) that I tried it after reading a post by Dr Dianne Black who adopted three children wth Fetal Alcohol Sydrome. I was given zero hope for improvement before reading Dr Black's referance to this diet, but I have found hope and improvement since beginning it! If this is long term so be it. I'm teaching the children to cook with me, and they know this diet works because if we accidently get something that has an affending ingredient in it, they go off the deep end. We are also soy free and artificial color/flavor free and msg, nitrite and nitrate free. To top it off my youngest is on the Feingold diet now and is doing much, much better. We also increased the intake of salmon and turkey as these help to naturally produce seratonin in the brain, and this is a huge help in our youngest son. This diet is our lifeline. It was so horrible before the kids were on it, I just wish I'd put them on it in the beginning because so many adopted children have been exposed to drugs and alcohol and have a lot of the same issues. If I'd put them on it right away it would have saved us years of frustration. Its not just the autism and ADHD diet to me, it is the miracle diet. I can't reccomend it highly enough. It means watching my adopted children who were heavily exposed in utero to drugs and alcohol become much more calm, peaceful, and able to learn. The effects were so very similar to autism, aspergers and ADHD (at different times) that I tried it after reading a post by Dr Dianne Black who adopted three children wth Fetal Alcohol Sydrome. I was given zero hope for improvement before reading Dr Black’s referance to this diet, but I have found hope and improvement since beginning it! If this is long term so be it. I’m teaching the children to cook with me, and they know this diet works because if we accidently get something that has an affending ingredient in it, they go off the deep end. We are also soy free and artificial color/flavor free and msg, nitrite and nitrate free. To top it off my youngest is on the Feingold diet now and is doing much, much better. We also increased the intake of salmon and turkey as these help to naturally produce seratonin in the brain, and this is a huge help in our youngest son.
This diet is our lifeline. It was so horrible before the kids were on it, I just wish I’d put them on it in the beginning because so many adopted children have been exposed to drugs and alcohol and have a lot of the same issues. If I’d put them on it right away it would have saved us years of frustration. Its not just the autism and ADHD diet to me, it is the miracle diet. I can’t reccomend it highly enough.

]]> Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by stephani http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3324 stephani Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:23:54 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3324 Jodie - It is hard to manage it all and figure out the right things to do! I'm glad you found me, too! I love to make it easier for those who are interested. Thanks for sharing your story. Marcia - Yes, it's vague and unclear! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me. And for anyone who is looking for more help around this - be sure and join the community! Follow the link in the menu bar above and click "join now." We have a forum where you can ask questions and get support when you need it. Plus, there are many resources already available to get you started. Jodie – It is hard to manage it all and figure out the right things to do! I’m glad you found me, too! I love to make it easier for those who are interested. Thanks for sharing your story.

Marcia – Yes, it’s vague and unclear! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me.

And for anyone who is looking for more help around this – be sure and join the community! Follow the link in the menu bar above and click “join now.” We have a forum where you can ask questions and get support when you need it. Plus, there are many resources already available to get you started.

]]> Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by Marcia http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3308 Marcia Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:50:46 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3308 They are vague terms that probably mean didfferent things to different people. People would need more specific information to know what someone was referring to, but both would be alternatives to medications that would bring on better health for those following them. The ADHD diet, to me, would be the Feingold Program. The autism diet would be the gfcf diet. They are vague terms that probably mean didfferent things to different people. People would need more specific information to know what someone was referring to, but both would be alternatives to medications that would bring on better health for those following them. The ADHD diet, to me, would be the Feingold Program. The autism diet would be the gfcf diet.

]]> Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by Jodi Canale http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3307 Jodi Canale Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:32:28 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3307 My son is 9 years old and we really try to monitor his diet and watch what he eats. He is a carb junky and craves them so much we have had to pull food out of his hands and put limitations on what he may eat at school! We really try to eat healthy- fruits, veggies, salads and chicken. We try to avoid most colors and artificial flavors but allow them as treats once in a while when there is a birthday or special occasion. In all reality, we know that his moods and temperament are directly affected by what he eats but we are full time working parents and it is HARD!! Slowly as he gets older he is starting to realize it himself and can actually "feel different" if he eats a lot of crap food (as we call it!). When he drinks milk he has terrible, room clearing gas so he has stopped eating cheese and drinking milk all on his own. We buy soy and almond for him and just within the last 6 months he has stopped all the "cheating" with dairy on his own because some kids on the bus and at school started teasing him when he would pass gas -yes, it is that bad. We have known all his life that he has ADHD and is on the spectrum but this is the first year we are having actual problems in school and now we are looking into meds. It is all overwhelming and confusing...but I KNOW the better we are with eating natural foods the better off he (and the rest of the family) will be. I just found this blog and can't wait to join...thank you!! Jodi My son is 9 years old and we really try to monitor his diet and watch what he eats. He is a carb junky and craves them so much we have had to pull food out of his hands and put limitations on what he may eat at school! We really try to eat healthy- fruits, veggies, salads and chicken. We try to avoid most colors and artificial flavors but allow them as treats once in a while when there is a birthday or special occasion. In all reality, we know that his moods and temperament are directly affected by what he eats but we are full time working parents and it is HARD!! Slowly as he gets older he is starting to realize it himself and can actually “feel different” if he eats a lot of crap food (as we call it!). When he drinks milk he has terrible, room clearing gas so he has stopped eating cheese and drinking milk all on his own. We buy soy and almond for him and just within the last 6 months he has stopped all the “cheating” with dairy on his own because some kids on the bus and at school started teasing him when he would pass gas -yes, it is that bad. We have known all his life that he has ADHD and is on the spectrum but this is the first year we are having actual problems in school and now we are looking into meds. It is all overwhelming and confusing…but I KNOW the better we are with eating natural foods the better off he (and the rest of the family) will be.
I just found this blog and can’t wait to join…thank you!!
Jodi

]]> Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by stephani http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3306 stephani Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:51:47 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3306 Thanks Carolyn, I appreciate the feedback! :) Everyone has a different experience and the needs are so unique. What I love most is hearing success stories like yours! Thanks Carolyn, I appreciate the feedback! :) Everyone has a different experience and the needs are so unique. What I love most is hearing success stories like yours!

]]> Comment on What Does “Diet for Autism or ADHD” Mean to YOU? by Carolyn Wilcoxon http://nourishingjourney.com/index.php/what-does-diet-for-autism-or-adhd-mean-to-you/#comment-3301 Carolyn Wilcoxon Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:16:07 +0000 http://nourishingjourney.com/?p=1040#comment-3301 Diets for Autism/Adhd... my son is recovered from Asperger Syndrome, and diets were a BIG part of his healing. We started with the Feingold Diet, when he was 2 1/2, and seemed allergic to everything, chemicals, perfumes, very sensitive to all that, and food coloring and preservatives would send him into an hour long tantrum. The diet helped so much but was just the beginning. We did gluten and casien free later on when he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He was more sensitive to milk, but through muscle testing the Wheat wasn't a big enough problem to help him (luckily). We still kept it to a minimum because of the sugar/insulin reaction Wheat causes. He was on elimination diets, his allergies shifted/ changed every year or so, so we depended on a chiropractor for muscle testing to make sure what his body was handling. Of course we did homeopathic and supplements as well. Hope this helps! I've been through the gamut on DIETS, and about 5 years ago, he was doing so well, we went off all the diets! He still has to eat 'HEALTHIER' than other people to make sure he doesn't regress, but he literally can eat anything he wants... but he controls it... Diets for Autism/Adhd… my son is recovered from Asperger Syndrome, and diets were a BIG part of his healing.

We started with the Feingold Diet, when he was 2 1/2, and seemed allergic to everything, chemicals, perfumes, very sensitive to all that, and food coloring and preservatives would send him into an hour long tantrum. The diet helped so much but was just the beginning.

We did gluten and casien free later on when he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He was more sensitive to milk, but through muscle testing the Wheat wasn’t a big enough problem to help him (luckily). We still kept it to a minimum because of the sugar/insulin reaction Wheat causes.

He was on elimination diets, his allergies shifted/ changed every year or so, so we depended on a chiropractor for muscle testing to make sure what his body was handling. Of course we did homeopathic and supplements as well.

Hope this helps! I’ve been through the gamut on DIETS, and about 5 years ago, he was doing so well, we went off all the diets! He still has to eat ‘HEALTHIER’ than other people to make sure he doesn’t regress, but he literally can eat anything he wants… but he controls it…

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