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Marcia,

Thanks for your kind reply... yes, I guess we are in different situation.

My 11 year old son has been with Dr. G for about 4.5 years. He is the one

with the vision issues... they have been stable since 1st grade and he is

now in 6th. Dr. G is aware of the vision issues and has suggested we try a

vision therapist. It is sort of a shot in the dark to try it because his

retina doesn¹t ³look right² according to his vision specialist and

according to an electroretinogram, his retina is not sending signals

properly if I understand it right. The docs at ³big² children¹s hospital

in Indiana think that he basically has a retinal dystrophy that has ceased

to deteriorate for the moment or maybe forever. My 6 year old son is also a

patient of Dr. G (has been for a little over a year) and was treated locally

before starting with Dr. G with antivirals and antifungals for about a year.

His vision is great, thank goodness. It¹s being closely monitored.

My 11 year old seems to be having a really hard time recovering

completely... he suffers from EXTREME fatigue that we just can¹t seem to

eliminate. Going down on Tenex helped some, but he is still so tired that

on Sunday he was up singing (or trying to) with the church choir and he

literally fell asleep standing up... twice. And that was at 10 in the

morning after a long night of sleep. We just can¹t seem to lick this with

him, although he has improved so much in many areas.

My 6 year old, on the other hand, presently seems to be coming back to us at

a much faster pace, even though he was hit harder. I believe that¹s mostly

because he got started on treatment right as soon as we realized something

was going on with him, thanks to our knowing about through his brother.

He was so sick... seizures so severe (status epilepticus) that they affected

his heartbeat. Life threatening stuff. We¹re lucky we still have him.

My oldest son (13) who is ³NT² and never would have been considered ³in the

spectrum² but maybe ADD at about age 6, 7, and 8 is gloriously healthy after

we took milk out of the family diet. It changed his personality overnight.

And I have noticed with him that if he eats things that used to bother him

(i.e. an orange or a soda or a popsicle used to send him to bed for a day or

two with horrible stomach upset) he can ³get away with it² now. I think

that for him once his body had a chance to heal it was able to handle things

in moderation.

Interesting how it all fits together, isn¹t it?

Caroline

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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:26:50 -0700

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Subject: Re: Diet

Caroline,

You are definitely in a different situation than I was with . I

understand why you have to be so strick. Did you let the office know about

the blindness issue? Maybe there is a way they can hurry up the wait time.

I also need to explain that when I saw a food that my kid reacted to I

eliminated it from the diet or did not give it in large amounts. My son

seemed to react to the rice dream ice cream. I'm not sure why but I think

it may have been the large amount of sugar. I gave this on a limited basis.

Also when the immune system becomes more normalized, they don't react to

everything as much. I almost always avoided milk products in the beginning

and garlic was a big trigger for my kid. Now he can have as much garlic as

he wants as he no longer has a problem with it. When they are sick, it is

almost as if they are standing on one foot. It is very easy to knock them

over when the immune system is out of whack. After the immune system

stablizes it is like they are on two feet. Little amounts of things that

they reacted to before, no longer bother them. Study your kid. If they

become more autistic after a particular food, eliminate it from the diet. I

know this is so hard. But also don't beat yourself up. Just do the best

you can.

Marcia

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On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:26 AM, <hindssite@...>

<hindssite@...> wrote:

> The Autism diagnosis was never confirmed for me until after our

> first neurospect.

This is something I would really like to have, confirmation/dismissal

based on biological information not behavioral. Behaviorally he just

doesn't fit so I want to really know if he is or isn't. How did he

confirm your son? Did they measure brain size, etc? His SLP told me

today that she thinks I should get an audiologist to test his sound

processing. She doesn't really think he's autistic, either but we

know that *something* is going on. She thinks we should test the

processing since cognitively he knows so much but his receptive is

still very low and he hears fine. If you *show* him what to do he

can do it but if you try to tell him, he just doesn't know what you

want because he doesn't understand the words. You can see him trying

to figure it out but mostly guessing his way through.

Have any of you found any big gains in expressive/receptive

language? What seemed to work for you if you have?

Cheryl

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WHAT IS RAW FOOD?Raw food is food which has never been heated nor treatedwith chemicals so it retains the enzymes and nutrients of itsnatural state. As soon as a food is cooked or has addedchemicals, the vitamins, nutrients, enzymes, and other healthycompounds start to change or become destroyed and thefood no longer has the life and health-giving properties itshould.WHAT BENEFITS COME FROM EATING A RAW FOOD DIET?There are so many benefits, we can’t even list them all.But for starters: people feel more energetic, more awakeand healthier on raw. Most people lose excess weight, lookand feel younger and more vibrant. Digestive problems likeulcers and acid reflux decrease and disappear. Skin conditionslike acne tend to clear up. Body odor decreases. People getfar fewer illnesses. People with diseases see relief and manyeventually heal when their bodies are not burdened with toxinsor an overload of

work and can clean out and repair themselves.WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN? HOW DO I GET ENOUGH OF IT?This is the #1 question people have when they are consideringa raw food diet. People think that protein comes only from meat,dairy or at least soy, and that without eating at least some ofthose foods, they won't get enough.. As a matter of fact everyliving cell contains protein: every plant cell has protein as a basicconstituent in its cytoplasm. Vegetables contain protein! Seedsand nuts obviously contain proteins. Seaweeds and algae arevery rich sources also. Factually, your body doesn't use wholeproteins - it must break these down into amino acids. Plantproteins generally break down for assimilation more quicklythan animal proteins and are often found already in the formof amino acids.The horse, cow, deer, elephant, and gorilla are naturallyvegetarians -where does all their muscle and body mass comefrom?

Grass, leafy greens, and in the case of the gorilla, fruit!The meat and dairy industries have spent millions on advertisingto convince people the only way to get protein is from meatand dairy products, and they have been very successful. In fact,the protein in meat is coagulated and in a form that the bodycannot assimilate easily, and cannot use effectively. Theconsumption of meat and dairy (and the fat within it) has beenlinked to all kinds of fatal illnesses, including heart failure..The fact is, your body needs 22 amino acids in order to buildprotein molecules and muscles. Of these 22 amino acids, thereare 8 which the body cannot make and must get from outsidesources. All 8 are available in raw plant foods. And in raw plantfoods they are in a form which is easily assimilated and usedby the body. All the protein your body needs can be gotten fromraw nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits.If you are still

worried about protein, we recommend you getstarted on a raw food diet, but eat very small amounts of meat(3 to 5 oz) only a few times a week. And try to get the cleanest,organic meat, with no hormones, that you can. After some timeof doing this people generally find that they no longer feel theyneed the meat, and end up not eating it anymore. In this wayyou can find out for yourself that you are getting the proteinyou need.HOW DO YOU GET ENOUGH CALCIUM WITHOUT MILK PRODUCTS?First of all, dairy products do not provide sufficient calcium.The countries with the highest dairy consumption are theones with highest osteoporosis also! All dairy products areextremely acidifying in the body. Dairy is one of the mostacidic foods on the PH scale. Calcium is the number onemineral the body uses to buffer against excess acidity, andthere is just never enough calcium in any dairy you can eatto offset the

acid-producing effect it has. Therefore, youwind up losing calcium when you eat dairy products, notgaining it, as it combines with the acids to remove themfrom the body. This is the explanation behind the interestingfact that all the countries which consume a lot of dairyalso have a high incidence of osteoporosis and othercalcium-deficiency related diseases.On a raw food diet you get lots of calcium from variousvegetables, especially green leafy vegetables such as kale,and also broccoli and sesame seeds,. This calcium is verybioavailable, and these foods are alkaline-producing, sothe body can actually use the calcium it gets from them. Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: Understanding Healing Crisis Printable Version (by permission only) When I hit a healing crisis and started to detox, I quit using herbs. I thought the herbs were making things worse, thank goodness, out of desperation I returned to those herbs, rode out the cleansing and healing process and now enjoy better health than I had when I was 22 years old. Many people are caught off guard and fail to understand and interpret the symptoms and changes which follows a change to a healthier lifestyle. Many of these symptoms and changes are

unpleasant but they are short in duration and are sporadic and are a necessary part of the healing process. There are several reasons why this happens: #1 The body and mind begin to show changes because the quality of nutrients coming into the body is of higher, quality than the the tissue of which the body is made. The body begins to discard the lower grade materials to make room for the superior materials. The discarding of the material can come through the bowel causing diarrhea, through the kidney causing back ache, through the respiratory system causing a cold or through the skin causing boils, acne, rashes, psoriasis, etc. #2 Indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, bloating and burping usually starts soon after you start herbs. This happens because your body is not used to digesting these nutrients which often indicates that you have been deficient of these nutrients for a long time. The body's digestion usually improves in a week or two.

Taking the herbs with meals or with papaya mints will often help. #3 Suppressed body functions will be stimulated to detoxify the body, sometimes inducing colds, diarrhea, fevers, swelling, acne, boils and vomiting. This is temporary and is part of the healing process. The body will return to at least the same level of health as before if not superior health UNLESS you do something to suppress this progress. #4 Nervousness, headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression often happen when you cut out any artificial stimulants such as sugar, chocolate, coffee, tea, soda, tobacco, caffeine or recreational drugs. You will not get the desired result if you substitute one artificial stimulant for another. It is important at this time to rest and sleep more. Once the artificial stimulants are eliminated the body is ready for the building process. The energy of a healthy, well nourished body is superior to any artificial stimulant. #5 Moderate weight fluctuation often occurs (either weight loss or weight gain). If you continue the healthier lifestyle the weight will stabilize. #6 Skin eruptions, warts, boils or acne. The skin is the largest eliminating organ, so the concept of toxins coming out through the skin is easily understood, even if it is hard to face. #7 Aches, pains and arthritis will often get stirred up, even if you haven't been suffering with it for years. This happens because uric acid and toxins aggravate these conditions as they are cleansed from the body. #8 Fevers are not uncommon when dormant bacteria and virus are being cleaned out. This sounds discouraging, but the healing crisis doesn't last very long and the benefits of cleaning the body of these toxins and disease elements are vitally important. These bacteria, virus or toxins are going to show up sooner or later. You can either have a healthy body handle them on

your terms or it will come out when it overpowers your weakened body. It is better to go through small healing crises than a full blown health crisis. If you are in doubt about whether what you are experiencing is a normal part of healing contact a competent health professional. The focus of this site is to "educate, validate, and suggest alternative methods for the treatment of health conditions," which are not readily available to those who go through mainstream programs. To help ensure good results, high quality foods and supplements are vital. Knowing that the cost of supplements can get overwhelming, we provide a wholesale store. This is a courtesy, not a requirement for you to ask your questions. We are here to help people, not just gain customers. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. ***When working with natural health it is beneficial that you have an understanding of the signs of a healing body. *** Dr. (Gates), CNHP, MH, ND626 Donnelly AvePatton, PA 16668Phone: 814-674-8835© 1990-2005, Dr. (Gates) All rights reservedelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: HCV-796 Displays Potent Antiviral Activity in Replicon and in Chimeric Mice Infected with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)Reported by Jules LevinICAACSan Francisco, Sept 27-30, 2006There are abstracts on several new HCV drugs at ICAAC. Today, there is a poster on MK-0608, a promising HCV nucleoside, which showed potency in 7-day study results in chimps reported at the HIV Drug Resistance Workshop this Summer. Although the poster will be displayed today a summary was printed in the abstract book showing results of 37 days of therapy in chimps, and the results are very good. I will report the poster results later today afyer viewing it in about 1 hour. Also presented at this meeting were posters on HCV polymerase inhibitors in development by Roche and Abbott. R1626 is the Roche polymerase inhibitor for which study results in patients were reporred this Spring showing a 1.2 log reduction in patients after 14

days of monotherapy. Further study results will be reported at AASLD. Abbott is in pre-clinical development for a HCV drug.A. Y. M. HOWE1, N. M. KNETEMAN 2,3, T. GAO 2, J. LEWIS 3, M. COLLETT 4, D. PEVEAR 4, D. L. J. TYRRELL 2,3, J. F. O'CONNELL 1; 1Wyeth Res., Collegeville, PA, 2KMT Hepatech, Inc., Edmonton, Canada, 3Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 4ViroPharma, Inc., Exton, PA.HCV-796, a non-nucleoside HCV polymerase inhibitor, demonstrates potent antiviral activity in vitro and in a small animal model of HCV replication. IntroductionSince the initial report of its development (1), the SCID/beige-Alb/uPA human hepatocyte chimeric mouse model, infected with hepatitis C virus, has been successfully employed to test a number of anti-viral compounds, including interferon a-2b, the NS3 protease inhibitor BILN-2061 and the NS5B polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 (2). Results obtained from the mouse model have

successfully predicted outcomes from human clinical trials, both for positive (BILN-2061) and negative (HCV-371) outcomes.HCV-796, an orally dosed hepatitis C viral polymerase inhibitor developed from a different chemical series than HCV-371, has now been evaluated in in vitro and in vivo studies for anti-viral activity.The following studies were carried out with the animal model system and biochemical assays:--RNA dependent RNA polymerase inhibition assays and subgenomic replicon assays (study 1)--a pilot, proof-of-concept study of the anti-viral activity of HCV-796 at one dose in HCV infected chimeric mice (study 2)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activity of HCV-796 compared to IFN a-2b or vehicle control (study 3)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activities of HCV-796 or IFN a-2b alone or in combination with each other (study 4) STUDY 1: In Vitro

activity profile of HCV-796In vitro antiviral activity was evaluated in HCV replicon cells. Polymerase inhibition assays revealed an IC50 of 0.01 - 0.16 uM for genotype 1 and 0.22 - 1.7 uM for genotype 2, 3 and 4. In an in vitro subgenomic replicon assay, HCV=796 specifically reduced steady state levels of HCV RNA with IC50s of 5nM & 9 nM against genotypes 1a and 1b (Therapeutic Index >1100) and also reduced HCV protein. In the 1a replicon assay, HCV-796 reduced HCV RNA levels 3-4 log10 HCV copies/_g total RNA (EC50=4.5nM). Study 2 design: Pilot study of HCV-796 anti-viral activity in chimeric micedose: 50 mg/kg/doseadministration: 3 times a day, oralcourse: 5 days treatmentstudy animals: HCV-796: 6. Control: 6Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantification.RESULTS--mean serum HCV viral RNA decreased by 2.02 +/- 0.55 log

after 5 days therapy in HCV-796 treatment group--HCV viral RNA level remained stable in vehicle control (3.94 +/- 0.8 to 3.71 +/- 1.0)--A significant difference in the net decrease of HCV viral RNA existed between HCV-796 and vehicle control (p=0.01, two-sided (unpaired) t-test).Study 3 design: Effect of polymerase inhibitor HCV-796 and IFN on HCV titer in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 50/mg/kg per doseInterferon a-2b (IFN): 1350 IU/gm/dayAdministration: HCV-796 and vehicle 3 times per day by oral gavage; IFN once per day i.m.Course: 10 days treatmentStudy animals: 5 each of HCV-796, IFN and vehicle control groupsAssays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts; Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantificationRESULTS--mean HCV viral RNA decreased 1.78 +/- 0.27 log after 10 day treatment course with HCV-796 versus 0.35 +/- log decrease in vehicle control (p=0.009)--mean HCV

viral RNA decreased 1.11 +/- 0.2 log after 10 days treatment with IFNa-2b (p=0.04 vs vehicle control)--HCV viral titer rebounded in all HCV-796 treated animals following end of treatment (data not shownStudy 4 design: HCV-796 and Interferon a-2b combination study in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 30/mg/kg/dose alone or combined with 1350 IU/gm IFNAdministration: HCV-796 3 doses daily by oral gavage; IFN daily i.m.Course: 18 days treatmentStudy animals: HCV-796: 7; IFN: 7, IFN+hCV-796 combination: 8; vehicle control: 7Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV quantificationRESULTS--On day 11, mean serum HCV viral NA decreased by 0.66 +/-0.16 log )HCV-796 30 mg/kg, p=0.013), 1.35 +/- 0.14 log (IFN 1350 IU/gm, p=0.0001), and 2.44 +/- 0.23 (IFN + HCV-796 combination, p=0.0001) versus 0.12 +/- 0.22 increase in vehicle control after 10 days of

treatment--Serum HCV viral RNA titer reduction after 10 days of therapy was significantly greater in the combination group compared to the grouos receiving IFN or HCV-796 alone (p<0.05)In the SCID mouse model, mean plasma concentrations at 8 hr after a single dose and dosing for 5 days with 50 mg/kg were 5- and 12-fold, respectively, above replicon EC50 (t1/2=2hr). The specific antiviral activity of HCV-796 is further confirmed by the viral rebound to baseline within 1 week of stopping treatment. The authors summarized: HCV-796 represents a potential antiviral for the treatment of HCV infection in humans. HCV-796, a novel non-nucleoside inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, demonstrated specific polymerase activity with IC50 values of 0.01 - 0.16 uM against genotype 1 and IC50 values of 0.22 to 1,7 uM against genotype 2, 3, and 4 enzymes. The compound also exhibited high

activity in replicon systems and multiple treatments of genotype 1b replicon cells yielded a 3 to 4 log reduction in HCV viral RNA levels. The in vitro activity paralled in vivo results obtained with the HCV-infected chimeric mouse model. The mean HCV viral load in mice was reduced by 1.78 to 1.88 log after 5 to 10 days therapy with 50 mg/kg dose of HCV-796 compared to a mean 1.11 log decrease obtained with interferon a-2b treatment for 10 days. The combination of 30 mg/kg HCV-796 with interferon a-2b (1350IU/gm/day) resulted in a mean 2.44 log decrease in HCV viral RNA which was significantly greater than the decrease obtained with either HCV-796 or interferon a-2b alone (0.66 or 1.35 log, respectively; p<0.05).This small animal model has previously proven predictive of clinical treatment impact for antiviral compounds for HCV as demonstrated by positive outcomes in the mouse model with interferon a-2b and a

protease inhibitor (BILN-2061) and by negative outcomes with a polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 in both the mouse model (2) and a phase 1b clinical trial (4).The predictive value of the mouse model has now also been confirmed by the positive outcomes with HCV-796 in the model and in vitro studies and the recently announced preliminary data from a clinical phase 1b trial of HCV-796 and pegylated interferon combination therapy in which a mean viral load reduction across all combination groups of between 3.3 to 3.5 log was obtained at day 14 compared to a 1.7 log decrease obtained with interferon alone (6). Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com

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WHAT IS RAW FOOD?Raw food is food which has never been heated nor treatedwith chemicals so it retains the enzymes and nutrients of itsnatural state. As soon as a food is cooked or has addedchemicals, the vitamins, nutrients, enzymes, and other healthycompounds start to change or become destroyed and thefood no longer has the life and health-giving properties itshould.WHAT BENEFITS COME FROM EATING A RAW FOOD DIET?There are so many benefits, we can’t even list them all.But for starters: people feel more energetic, more awakeand healthier on raw. Most people lose excess weight, lookand feel younger and more vibrant. Digestive problems likeulcers and acid reflux decrease and disappear. Skin conditionslike acne tend to clear up. Body odor decreases. People getfar fewer illnesses. People with diseases see relief and manyeventually heal when their bodies are not burdened with toxinsor an overload of

work and can clean out and repair themselves.WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN? HOW DO I GET ENOUGH OF IT?This is the #1 question people have when they are consideringa raw food diet. People think that protein comes only from meat,dairy or at least soy, and that without eating at least some ofthose foods, they won't get enough.. As a matter of fact everyliving cell contains protein: every plant cell has protein as a basicconstituent in its cytoplasm. Vegetables contain protein! Seedsand nuts obviously contain proteins. Seaweeds and algae arevery rich sources also. Factually, your body doesn't use wholeproteins - it must break these down into amino acids. Plantproteins generally break down for assimilation more quicklythan animal proteins and are often found already in the formof amino acids.The horse, cow, deer, elephant, and gorilla are naturallyvegetarians -where does all their muscle and body mass comefrom?

Grass, leafy greens, and in the case of the gorilla, fruit!The meat and dairy industries have spent millions on advertisingto convince people the only way to get protein is from meatand dairy products, and they have been very successful. In fact,the protein in meat is coagulated and in a form that the bodycannot assimilate easily, and cannot use effectively. Theconsumption of meat and dairy (and the fat within it) has beenlinked to all kinds of fatal illnesses, including heart failure..The fact is, your body needs 22 amino acids in order to buildprotein molecules and muscles. Of these 22 amino acids, thereare 8 which the body cannot make and must get from outsidesources. All 8 are available in raw plant foods. And in raw plantfoods they are in a form which is easily assimilated and usedby the body. All the protein your body needs can be gotten fromraw nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits.If you are still

worried about protein, we recommend you getstarted on a raw food diet, but eat very small amounts of meat(3 to 5 oz) only a few times a week. And try to get the cleanest,organic meat, with no hormones, that you can. After some timeof doing this people generally find that they no longer feel theyneed the meat, and end up not eating it anymore. In this wayyou can find out for yourself that you are getting the proteinyou need.HOW DO YOU GET ENOUGH CALCIUM WITHOUT MILK PRODUCTS?First of all, dairy products do not provide sufficient calcium.The countries with the highest dairy consumption are theones with highest osteoporosis also! All dairy products areextremely acidifying in the body. Dairy is one of the mostacidic foods on the PH scale. Calcium is the number onemineral the body uses to buffer against excess acidity, andthere is just never enough calcium in any dairy you can eatto offset the

acid-producing effect it has. Therefore, youwind up losing calcium when you eat dairy products, notgaining it, as it combines with the acids to remove themfrom the body. This is the explanation behind the interestingfact that all the countries which consume a lot of dairyalso have a high incidence of osteoporosis and othercalcium-deficiency related diseases.On a raw food diet you get lots of calcium from variousvegetables, especially green leafy vegetables such as kale,and also broccoli and sesame seeds,. This calcium is verybioavailable, and these foods are alkaline-producing, sothe body can actually use the calcium it gets from them. Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: Understanding Healing Crisis Printable Version (by permission only) When I hit a healing crisis and started to detox, I quit using herbs. I thought the herbs were making things worse, thank goodness, out of desperation I returned to those herbs, rode out the cleansing and healing process and now enjoy better health than I had when I was 22 years old. Many people are caught off guard and fail to understand and interpret the symptoms and changes which follows a change to a healthier lifestyle. Many of these symptoms and changes are

unpleasant but they are short in duration and are sporadic and are a necessary part of the healing process. There are several reasons why this happens: #1 The body and mind begin to show changes because the quality of nutrients coming into the body is of higher, quality than the the tissue of which the body is made. The body begins to discard the lower grade materials to make room for the superior materials. The discarding of the material can come through the bowel causing diarrhea, through the kidney causing back ache, through the respiratory system causing a cold or through the skin causing boils, acne, rashes, psoriasis, etc. #2 Indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, bloating and burping usually starts soon after you start herbs. This happens because your body is not used to digesting these nutrients which often indicates that you have been deficient of these nutrients for a long time. The body's digestion usually improves in a week or two.

Taking the herbs with meals or with papaya mints will often help. #3 Suppressed body functions will be stimulated to detoxify the body, sometimes inducing colds, diarrhea, fevers, swelling, acne, boils and vomiting. This is temporary and is part of the healing process. The body will return to at least the same level of health as before if not superior health UNLESS you do something to suppress this progress. #4 Nervousness, headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression often happen when you cut out any artificial stimulants such as sugar, chocolate, coffee, tea, soda, tobacco, caffeine or recreational drugs. You will not get the desired result if you substitute one artificial stimulant for another. It is important at this time to rest and sleep more. Once the artificial stimulants are eliminated the body is ready for the building process. The energy of a healthy, well nourished body is superior to any artificial stimulant. #5 Moderate weight fluctuation often occurs (either weight loss or weight gain). If you continue the healthier lifestyle the weight will stabilize. #6 Skin eruptions, warts, boils or acne. The skin is the largest eliminating organ, so the concept of toxins coming out through the skin is easily understood, even if it is hard to face. #7 Aches, pains and arthritis will often get stirred up, even if you haven't been suffering with it for years. This happens because uric acid and toxins aggravate these conditions as they are cleansed from the body. #8 Fevers are not uncommon when dormant bacteria and virus are being cleaned out. This sounds discouraging, but the healing crisis doesn't last very long and the benefits of cleaning the body of these toxins and disease elements are vitally important. These bacteria, virus or toxins are going to show up sooner or later. You can either have a healthy body handle them on

your terms or it will come out when it overpowers your weakened body. It is better to go through small healing crises than a full blown health crisis. If you are in doubt about whether what you are experiencing is a normal part of healing contact a competent health professional. The focus of this site is to "educate, validate, and suggest alternative methods for the treatment of health conditions," which are not readily available to those who go through mainstream programs. To help ensure good results, high quality foods and supplements are vital. Knowing that the cost of supplements can get overwhelming, we provide a wholesale store. This is a courtesy, not a requirement for you to ask your questions. We are here to help people, not just gain customers. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. ***When working with natural health it is beneficial that you have an understanding of the signs of a healing body. *** Dr. (Gates), CNHP, MH, ND626 Donnelly AvePatton, PA 16668Phone: 814-674-8835© 1990-2005, Dr. (Gates) All rights reservedelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: HCV-796 Displays Potent Antiviral Activity in Replicon and in Chimeric Mice Infected with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)Reported by Jules LevinICAACSan Francisco, Sept 27-30, 2006There are abstracts on several new HCV drugs at ICAAC. Today, there is a poster on MK-0608, a promising HCV nucleoside, which showed potency in 7-day study results in chimps reported at the HIV Drug Resistance Workshop this Summer. Although the poster will be displayed today a summary was printed in the abstract book showing results of 37 days of therapy in chimps, and the results are very good. I will report the poster results later today afyer viewing it in about 1 hour. Also presented at this meeting were posters on HCV polymerase inhibitors in development by Roche and Abbott. R1626 is the Roche polymerase inhibitor for which study results in patients were reporred this Spring showing a 1.2 log reduction in patients after 14

days of monotherapy. Further study results will be reported at AASLD. Abbott is in pre-clinical development for a HCV drug.A. Y. M. HOWE1, N. M. KNETEMAN 2,3, T. GAO 2, J. LEWIS 3, M. COLLETT 4, D. PEVEAR 4, D. L. J. TYRRELL 2,3, J. F. O'CONNELL 1; 1Wyeth Res., Collegeville, PA, 2KMT Hepatech, Inc., Edmonton, Canada, 3Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 4ViroPharma, Inc., Exton, PA.HCV-796, a non-nucleoside HCV polymerase inhibitor, demonstrates potent antiviral activity in vitro and in a small animal model of HCV replication. IntroductionSince the initial report of its development (1), the SCID/beige-Alb/uPA human hepatocyte chimeric mouse model, infected with hepatitis C virus, has been successfully employed to test a number of anti-viral compounds, including interferon a-2b, the NS3 protease inhibitor BILN-2061 and the NS5B polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 (2). Results obtained from the mouse model have

successfully predicted outcomes from human clinical trials, both for positive (BILN-2061) and negative (HCV-371) outcomes.HCV-796, an orally dosed hepatitis C viral polymerase inhibitor developed from a different chemical series than HCV-371, has now been evaluated in in vitro and in vivo studies for anti-viral activity.The following studies were carried out with the animal model system and biochemical assays:--RNA dependent RNA polymerase inhibition assays and subgenomic replicon assays (study 1)--a pilot, proof-of-concept study of the anti-viral activity of HCV-796 at one dose in HCV infected chimeric mice (study 2)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activity of HCV-796 compared to IFN a-2b or vehicle control (study 3)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activities of HCV-796 or IFN a-2b alone or in combination with each other (study 4) STUDY 1: In Vitro

activity profile of HCV-796In vitro antiviral activity was evaluated in HCV replicon cells. Polymerase inhibition assays revealed an IC50 of 0.01 - 0.16 uM for genotype 1 and 0.22 - 1.7 uM for genotype 2, 3 and 4. In an in vitro subgenomic replicon assay, HCV=796 specifically reduced steady state levels of HCV RNA with IC50s of 5nM & 9 nM against genotypes 1a and 1b (Therapeutic Index >1100) and also reduced HCV protein. In the 1a replicon assay, HCV-796 reduced HCV RNA levels 3-4 log10 HCV copies/_g total RNA (EC50=4.5nM). Study 2 design: Pilot study of HCV-796 anti-viral activity in chimeric micedose: 50 mg/kg/doseadministration: 3 times a day, oralcourse: 5 days treatmentstudy animals: HCV-796: 6. Control: 6Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantification.RESULTS--mean serum HCV viral RNA decreased by 2.02 +/- 0.55 log

after 5 days therapy in HCV-796 treatment group--HCV viral RNA level remained stable in vehicle control (3.94 +/- 0.8 to 3.71 +/- 1.0)--A significant difference in the net decrease of HCV viral RNA existed between HCV-796 and vehicle control (p=0.01, two-sided (unpaired) t-test).Study 3 design: Effect of polymerase inhibitor HCV-796 and IFN on HCV titer in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 50/mg/kg per doseInterferon a-2b (IFN): 1350 IU/gm/dayAdministration: HCV-796 and vehicle 3 times per day by oral gavage; IFN once per day i.m.Course: 10 days treatmentStudy animals: 5 each of HCV-796, IFN and vehicle control groupsAssays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts; Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantificationRESULTS--mean HCV viral RNA decreased 1.78 +/- 0.27 log after 10 day treatment course with HCV-796 versus 0.35 +/- log decrease in vehicle control (p=0.009)--mean HCV

viral RNA decreased 1.11 +/- 0.2 log after 10 days treatment with IFNa-2b (p=0.04 vs vehicle control)--HCV viral titer rebounded in all HCV-796 treated animals following end of treatment (data not shownStudy 4 design: HCV-796 and Interferon a-2b combination study in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 30/mg/kg/dose alone or combined with 1350 IU/gm IFNAdministration: HCV-796 3 doses daily by oral gavage; IFN daily i.m.Course: 18 days treatmentStudy animals: HCV-796: 7; IFN: 7, IFN+hCV-796 combination: 8; vehicle control: 7Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV quantificationRESULTS--On day 11, mean serum HCV viral NA decreased by 0.66 +/-0.16 log )HCV-796 30 mg/kg, p=0.013), 1.35 +/- 0.14 log (IFN 1350 IU/gm, p=0.0001), and 2.44 +/- 0.23 (IFN + HCV-796 combination, p=0.0001) versus 0.12 +/- 0.22 increase in vehicle control after 10 days of

treatment--Serum HCV viral RNA titer reduction after 10 days of therapy was significantly greater in the combination group compared to the grouos receiving IFN or HCV-796 alone (p<0.05)In the SCID mouse model, mean plasma concentrations at 8 hr after a single dose and dosing for 5 days with 50 mg/kg were 5- and 12-fold, respectively, above replicon EC50 (t1/2=2hr). The specific antiviral activity of HCV-796 is further confirmed by the viral rebound to baseline within 1 week of stopping treatment. The authors summarized: HCV-796 represents a potential antiviral for the treatment of HCV infection in humans. HCV-796, a novel non-nucleoside inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, demonstrated specific polymerase activity with IC50 values of 0.01 - 0.16 uM against genotype 1 and IC50 values of 0.22 to 1,7 uM against genotype 2, 3, and 4 enzymes. The compound also exhibited high

activity in replicon systems and multiple treatments of genotype 1b replicon cells yielded a 3 to 4 log reduction in HCV viral RNA levels. The in vitro activity paralled in vivo results obtained with the HCV-infected chimeric mouse model. The mean HCV viral load in mice was reduced by 1.78 to 1.88 log after 5 to 10 days therapy with 50 mg/kg dose of HCV-796 compared to a mean 1.11 log decrease obtained with interferon a-2b treatment for 10 days. The combination of 30 mg/kg HCV-796 with interferon a-2b (1350IU/gm/day) resulted in a mean 2.44 log decrease in HCV viral RNA which was significantly greater than the decrease obtained with either HCV-796 or interferon a-2b alone (0.66 or 1.35 log, respectively; p<0.05).This small animal model has previously proven predictive of clinical treatment impact for antiviral compounds for HCV as demonstrated by positive outcomes in the mouse model with interferon a-2b and a

protease inhibitor (BILN-2061) and by negative outcomes with a polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 in both the mouse model (2) and a phase 1b clinical trial (4).The predictive value of the mouse model has now also been confirmed by the positive outcomes with HCV-796 in the model and in vitro studies and the recently announced preliminary data from a clinical phase 1b trial of HCV-796 and pegylated interferon combination therapy in which a mean viral load reduction across all combination groups of between 3.3 to 3.5 log was obtained at day 14 compared to a 1.7 log decrease obtained with interferon alone (6). Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com

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Tim, I think you can heat food to a temp of 117 degrees without causing the breakdown of the enzymes,, Ill take a look later and post it,, great article hon, thanks jaxHillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: WHAT IS RAW FOOD?Raw food is food which has never been heated nor treatedwith chemicals so it retains the enzymes and nutrients of itsnatural state. As soon as a food is cooked or has addedchemicals, the vitamins, nutrients, enzymes, and other healthycompounds

start to change or become destroyed and thefood no longer has the life and health-giving properties itshould.WHAT BENEFITS COME FROM EATING A RAW FOOD DIET?There are so many benefits, we can’t even list them all.But for starters: people feel more energetic, more awakeand healthier on raw. Most people lose excess weight, lookand feel younger and more vibrant. Digestive problems likeulcers and acid reflux decrease and disappear. Skin conditionslike acne tend to clear up. Body odor decreases. People getfar fewer illnesses. People with diseases see relief and manyeventually heal when their bodies are not burdened with toxinsor an overload of work and can clean out and repair themselves.WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN? HOW DO I GET ENOUGH OF IT?This is the #1 question people have when they are consideringa raw food diet. People think that protein comes only from meat,dairy or at least soy, and that without

eating at least some ofthose foods, they won't get enough.. As a matter of fact everyliving cell contains protein: every plant cell has protein as a basicconstituent in its cytoplasm. Vegetables contain protein! Seedsand nuts obviously contain proteins. Seaweeds and algae arevery rich sources also. Factually, your body doesn't use wholeproteins - it must break these down into amino acids. Plantproteins generally break down for assimilation more quicklythan animal proteins and are often found already in the formof amino acids.The horse, cow, deer, elephant, and gorilla are naturallyvegetarians -where does all their muscle and body mass comefrom? Grass, leafy greens, and in the case of the gorilla, fruit!The meat and dairy industries have spent millions on advertisingto convince people the only way to get protein is from meatand dairy products, and they have been very successful. In fact,the protein in meat

is coagulated and in a form that the bodycannot assimilate easily, and cannot use effectively. Theconsumption of meat and dairy (and the fat within it) has beenlinked to all kinds of fatal illnesses, including heart failure..The fact is, your body needs 22 amino acids in order to buildprotein molecules and muscles. Of these 22 amino acids, thereare 8 which the body cannot make and must get from outsidesources. All 8 are available in raw plant foods. And in raw plantfoods they are in a form which is easily assimilated and usedby the body. All the protein your body needs can be gotten fromraw nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits.If you are still worried about protein, we recommend you getstarted on a raw food diet, but eat very small amounts of meat(3 to 5 oz) only a few times a week. And try to get the cleanest,organic meat, with no hormones, that you can. After some timeof doing this people generally find

that they no longer feel theyneed the meat, and end up not eating it anymore. In this wayyou can find out for yourself that you are getting the proteinyou need.HOW DO YOU GET ENOUGH CALCIUM WITHOUT MILK PRODUCTS?First of all, dairy products do not provide sufficient calcium.The countries with the highest dairy consumption are theones with highest osteoporosis also! All dairy products areextremely acidifying in the body. Dairy is one of the mostacidic foods on the PH scale. Calcium is the number onemineral the body uses to buffer against excess acidity, andthere is just never enough calcium in any dairy you can eatto offset the acid-producing effect it has. Therefore, youwind up losing calcium when you eat dairy products, notgaining it, as it combines with the acids to remove themfrom the body. This is the explanation behind the interestingfact that all the countries which consume a lot of dairyalso

have a high incidence of osteoporosis and othercalcium-deficiency related diseases.On a raw food diet you get lots of calcium from variousvegetables, especially green leafy vegetables such as kale,and also broccoli and sesame seeds,. This calcium is verybioavailable, and these foods are alkaline-producing, sothe body can actually use the calcium it gets from them. Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1 > wrote: Understanding Healing Crisis Printable Version (by permission only) When I hit a healing crisis and started to detox, I quit using herbs. I thought the herbs

were making things worse, thank goodness, out of desperation I returned to those herbs, rode out the cleansing and healing process and now enjoy better health than I had when I was 22 years old. Many people are caught off guard and fail to understand and interpret the symptoms and changes which follows a change to a healthier lifestyle. Many of these symptoms and changes are unpleasant but they are short in duration and are sporadic and are a necessary part of the healing process. There are several reasons why this happens: #1 The body and mind begin to show changes because the quality of nutrients coming into the body is of higher, quality than the the tissue of which the body is made. The body begins to discard the lower grade materials to make room for the superior materials. The discarding of the material can come through the bowel causing diarrhea, through the kidney causing back ache, through the respiratory system causing a cold or through the

skin causing boils, acne, rashes, psoriasis, etc. #2 Indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, bloating and burping usually starts soon after you start herbs. This happens because your body is not used to digesting these nutrients which often indicates that you have been deficient of these nutrients for a long time. The body's digestion usually improves in a week or two. Taking the herbs with meals or with papaya mints will often help. #3 Suppressed body functions will be stimulated to detoxify the body, sometimes inducing colds, diarrhea, fevers, swelling, acne, boils and vomiting. This is temporary and is part of the healing process. The body will return to at least the same level of health as before if not superior health UNLESS you do something to suppress this progress. #4 Nervousness, headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression often happen when you cut out any artificial stimulants such as sugar, chocolate, coffee,

tea, soda, tobacco, caffeine or recreational drugs. You will not get the desired result if you substitute one artificial stimulant for another. It is important at this time to rest and sleep more. Once the artificial stimulants are eliminated the body is ready for the building process. The energy of a healthy, well nourished body is superior to any artificial stimulant. #5 Moderate weight fluctuation often occurs (either weight loss or weight gain). If you continue the healthier lifestyle the weight will stabilize. #6 Skin eruptions, warts, boils or acne. The skin is the largest eliminating organ, so the concept of toxins coming out through the skin is easily understood, even if it is hard to face. #7 Aches, pains and arthritis will often get stirred up, even if you haven't been suffering with it for years. This happens because uric acid and toxins aggravate these conditions as they are cleansed from the body. #8 Fevers are not uncommon

when dormant bacteria and virus are being cleaned out. This sounds discouraging, but the healing crisis doesn't last very long and the benefits of cleaning the body of these toxins and disease elements are vitally important. These bacteria, virus or toxins are going to show up sooner or later. You can either have a healthy body handle them on your terms or it will come out when it overpowers your weakened body. It is better to go through small healing crises than a full blown health crisis. If you are in doubt about whether what you are experiencing is a normal part of healing contact a competent health professional. The focus of this site is to "educate, validate, and suggest alternative methods for the treatment of health conditions," which are not readily available to those who go through mainstream programs. To help ensure

good results, high quality foods and supplements are vital. Knowing that the cost of supplements can get overwhelming, we provide a wholesale store. This is a courtesy, not a requirement for you to ask your questions. We are here to help people, not just gain customers. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. ***When working with natural health it is beneficial that you have an understanding of the signs of a healing body. *** Dr. (Gates), CNHP, MH, ND626 Donnelly AvePatton,

PA 16668Phone: 814-674-8835© 1990-2005, Dr. (Gates) All rights reservedelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: HCV-796 Displays Potent Antiviral Activity in Replicon and in Chimeric Mice Infected with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)Reported by Jules LevinICAACSan Francisco, Sept 27-30, 2006There are abstracts on several new HCV drugs at ICAAC. Today, there is a poster on MK-0608, a promising HCV nucleoside, which showed potency in 7-day study results in chimps reported at the HIV Drug Resistance Workshop this Summer. Although the poster will be displayed today a summary was printed in the abstract book showing results of 37 days of therapy in chimps, and the results are very good. I will report the

poster results later today afyer viewing it in about 1 hour. Also presented at this meeting were posters on HCV polymerase inhibitors in development by Roche and Abbott. R1626 is the Roche polymerase inhibitor for which study results in patients were reporred this Spring showing a 1.2 log reduction in patients after 14 days of monotherapy. Further study results will be reported at AASLD. Abbott is in pre-clinical development for a HCV drug.A. Y. M. HOWE1, N. M. KNETEMAN 2,3, T. GAO 2, J. LEWIS 3, M. COLLETT 4, D. PEVEAR 4, D. L. J. TYRRELL 2,3, J. F. O'CONNELL 1; 1Wyeth Res., Collegeville, PA, 2KMT Hepatech, Inc., Edmonton, Canada, 3Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 4ViroPharma, Inc., Exton, PA.HCV-796, a non-nucleoside HCV polymerase inhibitor, demonstrates potent antiviral activity in vitro and in a small animal model of HCV replication. IntroductionSince the initial report of its development (1),

the SCID/beige-Alb/uPA human hepatocyte chimeric mouse model, infected with hepatitis C virus, has been successfully employed to test a number of anti-viral compounds, including interferon a-2b, the NS3 protease inhibitor BILN-2061 and the NS5B polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 (2). Results obtained from the mouse model have successfully predicted outcomes from human clinical trials, both for positive (BILN-2061) and negative (HCV-371) outcomes.HCV-796, an orally dosed hepatitis C viral polymerase inhibitor developed from a different chemical series than HCV-371, has now been evaluated in in vitro and in vivo studies for anti-viral activity.The following studies were carried out with the animal model system and biochemical assays:--RNA dependent RNA polymerase inhibition assays and subgenomic replicon assays (study 1)--a pilot, proof-of-concept study of the anti-viral activity of HCV-796 at one dose in HCV

infected chimeric mice (study 2)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activity of HCV-796 compared to IFN a-2b or vehicle control (study 3)--assessment in infected chimeric mice of the antiviral activities of HCV-796 or IFN a-2b alone or in combination with each other (study 4) STUDY 1: In Vitro activity profile of HCV-796In vitro antiviral activity was evaluated in HCV replicon cells. Polymerase inhibition assays revealed an IC50 of 0.01 - 0.16 uM for genotype 1 and 0.22 - 1.7 uM for genotype 2, 3 and 4. In an in vitro subgenomic replicon assay, HCV=796 specifically reduced steady state levels of HCV RNA with IC50s of 5nM & 9 nM against genotypes 1a and 1b (Therapeutic Index >1100) and also reduced HCV protein. In the 1a replicon assay, HCV-796 reduced HCV RNA levels 3-4 log10 HCV copies/_g total RNA (EC50=4.5nM). Study 2 design: Pilot study of HCV-796 anti-viral activity in

chimeric micedose: 50 mg/kg/doseadministration: 3 times a day, oralcourse: 5 days treatmentstudy animals: HCV-796: 6. Control: 6Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantification.RESULTS--mean serum HCV viral RNA decreased by 2.02 +/- 0.55 log after 5 days therapy in HCV-796 treatment group--HCV viral RNA level remained stable in vehicle control (3.94 +/- 0.8 to 3.71 +/- 1.0)--A significant difference in the net decrease of HCV viral RNA existed between HCV-796 and vehicle control (p=0.01, two-sided (unpaired) t-test).Study 3 design: Effect of polymerase inhibitor HCV-796 and IFN on HCV titer in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 50/mg/kg per doseInterferon a-2b (IFN): 1350 IU/gm/dayAdministration: HCV-796 and vehicle 3 times per day by oral gavage; IFN once per day i.m.Course: 10 days treatmentStudy animals: 5 each of

HCV-796, IFN and vehicle control groupsAssays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts; Taqman ABI 7300 real time PCR for HCV RNA quantificationRESULTS--mean HCV viral RNA decreased 1.78 +/- 0.27 log after 10 day treatment course with HCV-796 versus 0.35 +/- log decrease in vehicle control (p=0.009)--mean HCV viral RNA decreased 1.11 +/- 0.2 log after 10 days treatment with IFNa-2b (p=0.04 vs vehicle control)--HCV viral titer rebounded in all HCV-796 treated animals following end of treatment (data not shownStudy 4 design: HCV-796 and Interferon a-2b combination study in chimeric miceDose: HCV-796 30/mg/kg/dose alone or combined with 1350 IU/gm IFNAdministration: HCV-796 3 doses daily by oral gavage; IFN daily i.m.Course: 18 days treatmentStudy animals: HCV-796: 7; IFN: 7, IFN+hCV-796 combination: 8; vehicle control: 7Assays: hAAT for monitoring human hepatocyte grafts, Taqman ABI 7300

real time PCR for HCV quantificationRESULTS--On day 11, mean serum HCV viral NA decreased by 0.66 +/-0.16 log )HCV-796 30 mg/kg, p=0.013), 1.35 +/- 0.14 log (IFN 1350 IU/gm, p=0.0001), and 2.44 +/- 0.23 (IFN + HCV-796 combination, p=0.0001) versus 0.12 +/- 0.22 increase in vehicle control after 10 days of treatment--Serum HCV viral RNA titer reduction after 10 days of therapy was significantly greater in the combination group compared to the grouos receiving IFN or HCV-796 alone (p<0.05)In the SCID mouse model, mean plasma concentrations at 8 hr after a single dose and dosing for 5 days with 50 mg/kg were 5- and 12-fold, respectively, above replicon EC50 (t1/2=2hr). The specific antiviral activity of HCV-796 is further confirmed by the viral rebound to baseline within 1 week of stopping treatment. The authors summarized: HCV-796 represents a potential antiviral for the treatment of HCV

infection in humans. HCV-796, a novel non-nucleoside inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, demonstrated specific polymerase activity with IC50 values of 0.01 - 0.16 uM against genotype 1 and IC50 values of 0.22 to 1,7 uM against genotype 2, 3, and 4 enzymes. The compound also exhibited high activity in replicon systems and multiple treatments of genotype 1b replicon cells yielded a 3 to 4 log reduction in HCV viral RNA levels. The in vitro activity paralled in vivo results obtained with the HCV-infected chimeric mouse model. The mean HCV viral load in mice was reduced by 1.78 to 1.88 log after 5 to 10 days therapy with 50 mg/kg dose of HCV-796 compared to a mean 1.11 log decrease obtained with interferon a-2b treatment for 10 days. The combination of 30 mg/kg HCV-796 with interferon a-2b (1350IU/gm/day) resulted in a mean 2.44 log decrease in HCV viral RNA which was significantly greater

than the decrease obtained with either HCV-796 or interferon a-2b alone (0.66 or 1.35 log, respectively; p<0.05).This small animal model has previously proven predictive of clinical treatment impact for antiviral compounds for HCV as demonstrated by positive outcomes in the mouse model with interferon a-2b and a protease inhibitor (BILN-2061) and by negative outcomes with a polymerase inhibitor HCV-371 in both the mouse model (2) and a phase 1b clinical trial (4).The predictive value of the mouse model has now also been confirmed by the positive outcomes with HCV-796 in the model and in vitro studies and the recently announced preliminary data from a clinical phase 1b trial of HCV-796 and pegylated interferon combination therapy in which a mean viral load reduction across all combination groups of between 3.3 to 3.5 log was obtained at day 14 compared to a 1.7 log decrease obtained with interferon alone

(6). Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Jackie

[Guest guest]

thanks for the diet, i only wish i had known about it after my surgery,i will read it and follow it even though it is 6 weeks since i came out of hospital, ive actually not been too bad today

from marie (scotland)

soft diet link (Help)

The link that Caroline gave me for the diet after surgery is the one belowhttp://patienteducation.upmc.com/Pdf/NissenFundoDiet.pdf#search=%22fundoplication%20diet%22 Its a PDF file I managed to open it up and safe it to my desktop and sent ot to Marie as an attatchmentBut I wouldn't know where to start sending this information to the files section in the group.Can you or anyone help with this?Pippa x

[Guest guest]

Thats good to hear Marie what did you have to eat today?

Just stick with the diet sheets for a few weeks you will be amazed

what food you can eat and probably how much better you will feel the

food go down.

I have found even 5 weeks on I haven't missed the crusty breads or

the meat because I couldn't eat it before I guess or I did and it

just gave me so much grief I regretted it afterwards.

Please keep in contact and let us know how it goes.

Pippa x Northants

>

> thanks for the diet, i only wish i had known about it after my

surgery,i will read it and follow it even though it is 6 weeks since

i came out of hospital, ive actually not been too bad today

> from marie (scotland)

> soft diet link (Help)

>

>

> The link that Caroline gave me for the diet after surgery is the

one

> below

>

> http://patienteducation.upmc.com/Pdf/NissenFundoDiet.pdf#search=%

> 22fundoplication%20diet%22

>

> Its a PDF file

>

> I managed to open it up and safe it to my desktop and sent ot to

Marie

> as an attatchment

>

> But I wouldn't know where to start sending this information to

the

> files section in the group.

>

> Can you or anyone help with this?

>

> Pippa x

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the suggestions. I got the book, THE SUGAR ADDICT'S TOTAL

RECOVERY PLAN. It uses protein to get off of sugar. I gained 13

lbs. on it and just recently lost the last of it.

I have another book I am rereading, it's a book about metabolic type

dieting by Dr. Mercola. I don't have it right here and can't

remember the title. He suggests getting off all sugars and grains or

greatly reducing them.

I just lost another 5 lbs. from avoiding sugars. I didn't want to

lose those, but I don't know what to eat esp. for lunch (wheat). I

started eating fruit only in the morning. I hope that kind of sugar

is ok. I was buying quick fixes for dinner, because I am not well

enough to cook, but don't want fast foods. I just read the pkg of

one last night and it had hidden sugars, 8 g. Now, I don't know what

to do!

A friend makes some terrific chili and sends some over everytime.

So, I knew what I was going to have for lunch today! )

jan

>

> Jan,

>

> Take a look at the books, _Protein Power_ and _The Protein Power

Lifeplan_ by Dan Eades and Eades. (I hope I'm

remembering that right.) It's not really a high-protein diet,

despite the name. I started the whole no-starch, no-sugar thing

about 6 years ago, and I think it is a large part of the reason I am

doing as well as I am. It really knocked back the symptoms, long

before I was diagnosed or treated.

>

> Good luck with it!!

>

> D.

[Guest guest]

Jan,

Just a quick note here - gotta get to work. But using protein won't work for

someone really insulin resistant. Too much of the protein is metabolized as

sugar - can't be used, so gets stored as fat (after raising your insulin

levels). You really need to replace the starches and sugars with fats.

The easiest thing to do for lunch is a big cobb salad. Romaine, broccoli, bell

peppers, chunks of chicken... with olive oil and vinegar dressing, some salt...

The oil becomes your main energy source.

Fruit should be limited - those sugars are really no better for you. Berries

have the fewest sugars - stick with them, in small amounts.

D.

jan <jpos123@...> wrote: Hi ,

Thanks for the suggestions. I got the book, THE SUGAR ADDICT'S TOTAL

RECOVERY PLAN. It uses protein to get off of sugar. I gained 13

lbs. on it and just recently lost the last of it.

I have another book I am rereading, it's a book about metabolic type

dieting by Dr. Mercola. I don't have it right here and can't

remember the title. He suggests getting off all sugars and grains or

greatly reducing them.

I just lost another 5 lbs. from avoiding sugars. I didn't want to

lose those, but I don't know what to eat esp. for lunch (wheat). I

started eating fruit only in the morning. I hope that kind of sugar

is ok. I was buying quick fixes for dinner, because I am not well

enough to cook, but don't want fast foods. I just read the pkg of

one last night and it had hidden sugars, 8 g. Now, I don't know what

to do!

A friend makes some terrific chili and sends some over everytime.

So, I knew what I was going to have for lunch today! )

jan

>

> Jan,

>

> Take a look at the books, _Protein Power_ and _The Protein Power

Lifeplan_ by Dan Eades and Eades. (I hope I'm

remembering that right.) It's not really a high-protein diet,

despite the name. I started the whole no-starch, no-sugar thing

about 6 years ago, and I think it is a large part of the reason I am

doing as well as I am. It really knocked back the symptoms, long

before I was diagnosed or treated.

>

> Good luck with it!!

>

> D.

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[Guest guest]

I am not insulin resistant. Diabetes runs in the family, but they

are overwt. Right now, I am almost underwt.

I am not going crazy with the fruit, because Mercola said the

recommendations (food pyramid) are ridiculous. So, I am having one

serving at breakfast (although a banana counts as 2 for diabetics, I

don't know if it does for me). Then I might have another piece later

in the day. I don't like berries, except strawberries, Mercola

recommended the berries, too.

I easily tire of salads. I have been trying to psych myself into

eating them, but it's not happening.

Thanks for all the tips!

jan

>

> Jan,

>

> Just a quick note here - gotta get to work. But using protein

won't work for someone really insulin resistant. Too much of the

protein is metabolized as sugar - can't be used, so gets stored as

fat (after raising your insulin levels). You really need to replace

the starches and sugars with fats.

>

> The easiest thing to do for lunch is a big cobb salad. Romaine,

broccoli, bell peppers, chunks of chicken... with olive oil and

vinegar dressing, some salt... The oil becomes your main energy

source.

>

> Fruit should be limited - those sugars are really no better for

you. Berries have the fewest sugars - stick with them, in small

amounts.

>

> D.

[Guest guest]

Mandy, I went to Dr. Vogelaar's lab in Holland. He did all my testing there. He is a biochemist but has DAN doctor to meet DAN requirements. His address should be on the DAN list. He also has a lab in New Jersey.

Diet

As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in the Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you have the time.

My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit juices for example apple or peer.

The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C, Vitamine E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine, Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days every 4 ours

And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help but has no clue (yet).

I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to and he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

Thank you so much.

Mandy

[Guest guest]

Mandy,

Here is the website:

http://www.europeanlaboratory.com/

I couldn't find him on the DAN! list but maybe he still has a doctor on board who can at least help you with thenutritional side.

Diet

As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in the Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you have the time.

My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit juices for example apple or peer.

The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C, Vitamine E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine, Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days every 4 ours

And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help but has no clue (yet).

I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to and he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

Thank you so much.

Mandy

[Guest guest]

Mandy,

I'm glad you are trying the GFCF diet. One thing to keep an eye on is

the tendency for it to be very high in carbohydrates and sugar, which

feed yeast in the gut. Does Kees get any protein (meat,eggs,fish,

nuts and seeds)? I would suggest diluting the fruit juices at least

50% with water and gradually increase the dilution further (sugar in

the juice feeds the yeast). Unless he is eating tons of dark grteen

leafy vegetables every day (I don't know of any children who do!) he

may need a calcium supplement. Is the pesto cheese-free? (Most

contain cheese).

I can't comment on the supplements. But it looks like you need to

attack the yeasts (look at the treating Autism website for ideas). I

would also suggest epsom salts baths - easy to do and should help

with the red ears and perhaps with sleep.

If you are using oral DMSA I have read it is safer to keep the dose

very low, regular and frequent (not more than 4 hours apart). I am

not sure what minerals should also be given - chelation depletes

them. (The DAN protocol uses high infrequent doses of DMSA and I have

read a lot of warnings about this. Andy Cutler's protocol is supposed

by some parents to be safer.)I have no experience of using DMSA,

unlike many others on this list.

Margaret

>

> As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in the

Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I

just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you have

the time.

>

> My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with

either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten

but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural

sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free

pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit

juices for example apple or peer.

>

> The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C, Vitamine

E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine,

Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

>

> We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days every

4 ours

>

> And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help but

has no clue (yet).

>

> I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to and

he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still

toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

>

> What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

>

> Thank you so much.

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Mandy, I know you said you do not have a DAN! doctor, but do you

have a doctor to oversee your chelation? I think you will want to do

regular kidney/liver function tests to make sure the chelation is not

stressing these organs, and also maybe some blood tests to make sure

the blood minerals profile stays strong. Just MHO.

Make sure your pesto does not contain dairy - most pesto is made with

a little bit of parmesan or other cheese, which is yummy but bad for

GF/CF.

Red ears and stimmy behaviour can mean lots of things - for us the

red ears indicated an intolerance to phenols, and gradually cleared

itself up with a low phenol diet and some digestive enzymes. Check

out Dana's View - tons of good stuff for you to read about yeast,

bacteria, phenols, all things which might be implicated in what you

describe.

Things that helped us:

BIOMED

Speech Therapy

ABA/VB

Sensory Integration

I would say find a sympathetic doctor and nutritionist and educate

them - show them children with starving brains and some other

standards - maybe get together with some other parents in the

Netherlands and all work together on this. Until recently the UK had

no decent DAN! doctors either. Now we have Dr Heard and Jean

Muscroft, and others coming up as well.

Best of luck!

Steph S-M

>

> As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in the

Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I

just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you have

the time.

>

> My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with

either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten

but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural

sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free

pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit

juices for example apple or peer.

>

> The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C, Vitamine

E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine,

Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

>

> We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days every

4 ours

>

> And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help but

has no clue (yet).

>

> I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to and

he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still

toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

>

> What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

>

> Thank you so much.

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

>

> As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in the

Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I

just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you have

the time.

>

> My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with

either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten

but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural

sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free

pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit

juices for example apple or peer.

>

> The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C, Vitamine

E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine,

Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

>

> We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days every

4 ours

>

> And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help but

has no clue (yet).

>

> I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to and

he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still toe

walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

>

> What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

>

> Thank you so much.

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in

the

> Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading I

> just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you

have

> the time.

> >

> > My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with

> either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten

> but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural

> sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat

free

> pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit

> juices for example apple or peer.

> >

> > The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C,

Vitamine

> E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine,

> Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

> >

> > We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days

every

> 4 ours

> >

> > And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help

but

> has no clue (yet).

> >

> > I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to

and

> he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is still

> toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

> >

> > What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

> >

> > Thank you so much.

> >

> > Mandy

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a friend of mine went there and had a lot of tests done - came to

about £1000, but he didn't seem to know how to treat her son just

saying he was unusually sensitive and I don't think he did chelation.

Good luck

Peta

>

> Mandy, I went to Dr. Vogelaar's lab in Holland. He did all my

testing there. He is a biochemist but has DAN doctor to meet DAN

requirements. His address should be on the DAN list. He also has a

lab in New Jersey.

>

>

> Diet

>

>

>

> As I do not have a DAN docter (there is simply not one here in

the Netherlands) and I am doing this by myself by reading and reading

I just want to ask you guys advise or comments on how I do if you

have the time.

>

> My son is now GF/CF. Meaning he will eat wheat free bread with

either pinut butter or apple sirop (both organic and without gluten

but the apple sirop is super sweet and it contains only natural

sugars). Same for lunch and for dinner he eats for example wheat free

pasta with organic pesto and veggies. He drinks lots of fresh fruit

juices for example apple or peer.

>

> The supplements I give him at the moment are: Vitamine C,

Vitamine E, Omega, Vitamine B1, B6, B12, Selenium, Carnosine,

Zinc/magnesium/calcium, Glutamine.

>

> We will be trying the chelation with dmsa this weekend 3 days

every 4 ours

>

> And I am waiting for prociotica from one dr. who tries to help

but has no clue (yet).

>

> I noticed that my son's ears are not as fire red as they use to

and he pulls his ears a little less than he did before but he is

still toe walking, spinning, clapping, biting (autismlike).

>

> What am I forgetting or doing wrong.

>

> Thank you so much.

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

, I remember when I first started this diet and was so panicked

and frustrated because I didn't know what to eat or how to prepare

things. I'll list my " staples " and if you need recipes, let me know -

- but I'm not real good at measuring .

Eggs

Butter

Meat - ground beef, pot roast, an occasional steak, pork roast, pork

chops

Chicken - roasted, chicken soup, in salads

Fish - salmon or other (no farm raised) usually broiled, sometimes

pan cooked

Tuna - in green salad, tuna burgers

Veggies, greens, etc. - green beans, broccoli, cauliflower,

asparagus, spinach, celery, arugula, kale, lettuces, tomatoes,

cabbage, onion, garlic

Lemons/limes

Homemade dressing

Homemade tomato sauce

Celtic Sea Salt

NO Salt (potassium sub)

Whole ground black pepper

Undenatured Whey drink

I use a LOT of ground beef just because of expense.

Meat loaf made w/chopped onion, celery, garlic either homemade tomato

sauce or dressing

Hamburger pattie - w/sliced tomato and onions and homemade dressing

Spinach Burgers - made w/onion, garlic, egg & spinach

Skillet ground beef - browned w/garlic, onion and different veggies

Pot roast in slow cooker - onion, garlic, celery, cauliflower,

broccoli. green beans

Lots of green salads w/various veggies and homemade dressing

Pureed Veggie soup - you can use whatever veggies you want - I make

this a lot mostly w/cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, celery, parsley,

kale, and whatever other greens I might have available - and, of

course, onion and garlic.

Beef & veggie soup

Chicken & veggie soup

Eggs - any which way you like them - plain or add veggies to them

Some say not to eat carrots but I never had any problem eating them

raw. Though I didn't eat them often or a lot at one time.

I am just starting to add a few more foods back into my diet and did

add carrots to my last pot roast and I was fine, but I wouldn't eat

them cooked if you're in the beginning of the diet. I just started

adding green peppers to a few things too. I also tried some bacon

recently. I found some that is cured without sugar and I was fine

with that too. Sometimes I fry some up and crumble in my salads for

a little extra taste, or crumble into my eggs which I like basted or

over easy.

Cabbage is supposed to be really good for you. I don't use it much

because I like it raw but not so much cooked, though I did throw it

in

a soup once.

I'm not a big turkey fan either, but turkey dishes would be fine also.

Hope this is somewhat helpful.

Gail

>

> can anyone share their diet and possibly some recipes?

> thanks,

>

>

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Sounds like a sensory issue to me. I am watching a 6 hour DVD set by SRJ (Talk Tools). She says what she sees alot of times in DS is mixed sensititivy. They are hyposensitive and hypersensitive together - instead of one or the other. I'd consider checking her out - www.talktools.net

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From: Down Syndrome Treatment [mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of Carol P.Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:18 PM Subject: Diet

here is a good question for you guys.

I have been searching on this one with no answers.

What makes you crave potatoes.

Amber is really picky lately with what she eats. The only thing she eats real well

are mash potatoes. I am not sure if it is a sensory issue.

She does like crunchy though. So I am clueless as to what is going on.

If anyone can help diet wise or what I should do please help.

She is 4 1/2 and this has been going on for a few months now.

Thank you Carol P.

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how about mashed squash? mashed yam or sweet potato? Anything mashed?? I m not sure about other vegetable that can be mashed??? kk"Carol P." <iammamapie@...> wrote: here is a good question for you guys. I have been searching on this one with no answers. What makes you crave potatoes. Amber is really picky lately with what she eats. The only thing she eats real well are mash

potatoes. I am not sure if it is a sensory issue. She does like crunchy though. So I am clueless as to what is going on. If anyone can help diet wise or what I should do please help. She is 4 1/2 and this has been going on for a few months now. Thank you Carol P. It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar.

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White potatoes are very starchy and high on the glycemic scale esp with out the skins to slow down the absorbtion.

May as well eat a bowl of sugar ;-) SCD says bad gut bugs cause such cravings, and you will will also find that the South Beach Diet talks a lot about carb cravings... well really any low carb diet will. It's the sugar high that she craves, one way or another.

Same goes for crackers, french fries, white bread and pasta.

If it's sensory, then she would also love things like mashed cauliflower or squash. :-)

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Diet

here is a good question for you guys.

I have been searching on this one with no answers.

What makes you crave potatoes.

Amber is really picky lately with what she eats. The only thing she eats real well

are mash potatoes. I am not sure if it is a sensory issue.

She does like crunchy though. So I am clueless as to what is going on.

If anyone can help diet wise or what I should do please help.

She is 4 1/2 and this has been going on for a few months now.

Thank you Carol P.

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My 5 year old was on it for one year. This last month she has been

able to leave the diet with enzymes. Prior to the diet she was

moderately autistic with poor communication and severe sensory and

rigidity issues. Today she a pretty normal kid. She still has some

ADHD and OCD symptoms but is learning to control herself. I think it

is worth while to try the diet. If you want to do testing first to

see if there are any food intollerances than get an IGG blood test.

Most labs will give recommendations on diet changes. I just cut out

foods one at a time and watched the results.

Jen

>

> I was wondering if a GF/CF diet really does make a difference in our

> children? I have been reading up on a gluten free/casein free diet

for

> my 8 year old DS who has Aspergers and was thinking of getting him on

> it. Have any of you tried this diet? Has anyone had an success with

> it? Thanks, =)

>

[Guest guest]

went CF at 12 months, as she'd throw up every time she got

dairy. She went GFCF at three. Yes, it helped enormously, as she was

apparently having fairly horrible stomach pains, and the GFCF diet got

rid of them. With the healing of her intestines, she was able to

slowly get off of CF, and she is now just GF. Any time she accidentall

goes off it, she's in pain and becomes a serious grump. It's like,

taking Tylenol calms my arthritis, and with less pain, I can sleep

better. Does Tylenol help me sleep? Well, no, but yes. Make any

sense? At the same time, my daughter's pediatrician says she has all

of her autistic patients on the GF diet. Is there a connection? I

dunno. But it works for us.

Something I've personally found is more directly related to her

behaviors is being soy-free. I see an absolute direct connection

between eating something with any tiny bit of soy in it and the worst

of her behaviors.

Meira

>

> I was wondering if a GF/CF diet really does make a difference in our

> children? I have been reading up on a gluten free/casein free diet for

> my 8 year old DS who has Aspergers and was thinking of getting him on

> it. Have any of you tried this diet? Has anyone had an success with

> it? Thanks, =)

>