Vit A therapy

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I was wondering the same thing (whether or not trying the Vit A therapy

w/o dr. supervision was not unreasonable).

it certainly sounds safe so long as no liver/kidney problems are in the

child's history.

I was wondering if certain supplements are recommended, though, to

support the process. Did I read in a post at some point that fatty acid

supplementation should accompany the protocol? From those who have done

this, was anything else or different recommended along with the Vitamin

A?

Also, where can one go to read Neubrander's remarks re: Vit A therapy?

Thanks.

Subject: Re: Day 40, Logan 26

According to the lecture by Dr. McCandless at the Fall DAN! 2005 she

presented that 200,000-400,000 iu is the dosage based on weight. We

gave 200,000 iu because only weighs 28lbs. (I wanted to err on

the side of caution.) She said that this dose can be given for 2

consecutive days every 6 months. This was called the Baker-McCandless

protocal. showed a history of regression after MMR and

persistent gut problems. Also, he is responding to Valtrex so we have

a very strong suspicion that something viral is going on. We decided

to go for it hoping that Vitamin A's measels fighting properties may

enhance what the Valtrex is doing. I mentioned to my DAN! that we

were going to try it. I felt more comfortable knowing that she

thought that it was a good idea. This should not be tried if your

child has a history of liver or kidney problems. I have tried to

read a lot of Dr. Neubrander's work and respect him so much. I felt

better when I read on Dr. Neubrander's Basic Supplementation list

that 2 day old infants in third world countries are given doses of

200,000iu of vitamin A to prevent measels infections. It made me a

little less nervous to hear that a 2 day old infant's body can handle

this.

Today is the day after this 2 day therapy and 's cheeks are the

rosiest I have ever seen them. He also has blotches and sores around

his lips and on his chin. The eczema looking rash, from the Valtrex,

on his arm and back that was white and about to go away, has turned a

blood red color and is bumpy again. We are definitely seeing

something good going on here! Also, we stopped in to get some

supplements at his DAN!'s office today and he waved hi to her! He

hasn't waved for over a year and a half. I couldn't believe my

eyes. I was so excited. I told her this and she grinned. I thought

to myself " this child knows who is helping him get better. " Thank

God for the DAN! movement! This child who slipped away from me so

slowly right before my eyes may just yet reappear as slowly as he

left.

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> Can you explain how to dose the vitamin A therapy? I would like to

> give it a try. We are going to see a new Dan Dr at the end of the

> month but would love to try it before we go. Is it safe to try

> wihtout the Dr. supervision? We have been on Valtrex for both kids

> for about 38 days with good improvement. I'd love to give it a

> boost. Thanks!

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