Sunday, January 4, 2009

Supplements - Part of the Healing Equation

I am often asked about what supplements Aleks is taking and where I came up with the list. Before I put the list of her supplements up, let me first state again that I am NOT a doctor. I am working with Dr. S (DAN! Doctor) , have done my own research and have also had blood/stool/urine and hair analysis done. This is the list that works best for Aleks, but it is not a one size fits all supplement list. I strongly recommend Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless book, Children With Starving Brains. It explains the supplementation and how it helps to heal the body. I used the results of Aleks' tests, Dr. S and p. 116-117 to come up with her supplementation program. Dr. S has been key in helping with the dosages, supplements and the why.

Please note that all supplements are mixed in either organic apple juice or Dari-Free. I also started using an additional flavoring with the apple juice to hide the supplements flavors. I use either Kirkman Labs Strawberry Flavoring or Stevia Valenia Orange Flavoring (Fresh & Natural Grocery Store).
**Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes should NOT be taken at the same time.

Super Nu Thera - Hypoallerenic Capsules -- 1 capsule 2 x day in juice

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA strawberry flavor - 1/2 t. 2 x day (Whole Foods or Fresh & Natural)

L-Carnitine - 1000 mg day -1/2 t. 1x day (Dr. S office in Stillwater, MN)

Unbuffered Vitamin C - Unflavored - Hypoallergenic - 1/4 t.(1100mg) 2 x day (Kirkman Labs)

Zinc- Hypo-allergenic - 60mg - 20/40 breakdown in AM & PM juice (Kirkman Labs)

Calcium - Hypoallergenic - 1000mg - 1/4 t. -Mix with lunch Dari-Free & Probiotic (Kirkman Labs)
*Vitamin D - 175mg - 1x day as part of the Calcium powder

CoQ10 - Hypoallergenic - 50 mg. day - 1 -25mg capsule - 2x day (Kirkman Labs)

Probiotics - 1 capsule - 2x day in DariFree - Metagenics - Ultra Flora Plus DF Capsules - (Dr. S office)

Faith, Hope & Healing-

Melissa

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Melissa,

I also am a big believer in supplementation to help our kids! I don't know if you are aware of this new supplement that is on the market, but it has helped my son tremendously with his speech and gross motor skills. The company is actually giving a free box to any family that would like to try it and see if their child responds. You can find out more info and order the free box at speechnutrients.com good luck!!

Jenn said...

I was searching for supplementation schedules and autism and it brought me to your blog. After reading, I'd love to add a link from your blog to mine, if that is alright with you. My own son is nearly 10years old and we've just started on the biomedical treatments and we're working on it, day by day. Nice to "meet" you and your daughter!

Jenn