Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 From what I understand the dietary and yeast issues should be treated first. I'm no expert but that's what I am reading. -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 > Hi folks, > > With regard to my ADHD son, we are in the process of testing for > toxic metals, allergies, nutritional deficiencies and yeast. In > addition, we expect to begin the dietary modification perhaps as > early as this weekend. > > The more I research these interventions, the more I realize that > there figure to be some potential conflicts. For example, I believe > some chelation methods might promote yeast growth. yes, definately. But that doesn't really mean that you can't treat yeast and chelate at the same times--- it means more that you NEED to do yeast treatments and chelation at same time, at least many people need to. > And sugar might be > permitted on some diets, but contradicted if there is yeast > overgrowth. well, sure there are lots of diets possible, and if you are trying to control for allergies and/or eliminate glutin/casein and/or limit sugar, then you have multiple factors to consider. This does not mean that anything is in conflict, it means it is more complex. There could be conflicts but there may not be. > > Question: Is it anyone's knowledge or experience that there may be a > preferred path of treatments based on the child's diagnosis? For > example, with ADHD, might it be applicable to treat yeast ahead of > toxic metal chelation (or vice-versa)? Personally I think it much more of a PERSONAL variation (between individuals) sort of thing. I don't think you can generalize from a Dx. > > When these results come back I can see us have to choose one before > the other and want to make an informed decision, or at least be able > to feel confident about our DAN doctor's suggestion. One factor that you don't mention above is that mercury toxicity ALSO encourages yeast -- so the situation is more like a catch 22 or vicious circle. I think the best you can do is to try to do a short stint of improving yeast situation and improving nutritional status and then chelate. Note that since chelation may increase the yeast, you want to REALLY pay attention about what helps as you may be treating it before AND during chelation. Some practioners recommend waiting on chelation for LONG periods of time because they want the gut better first--- but since mercury may well be keeping this pattern going, this strategy may not work. good wishes, Moria > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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