Re: end of 2nd week on enzymes

[Guest guest]

Any artificial dyes, colors, sweeteners, flavors are not good. I'd

find something else to drink besides Diet Coke. Watch out for

phenylalanine, which I believe is used in diet pops and sugar-free

gums. I had read some time ago that that can cause headaches. Try

Hansen's (they have diet pops) or Blue Sky organic pop if you must

drink pop. Or even better drink natural-flavored water or juices or

natural iced tea. Honest Tea or Vitamin Water for example. Look for

Xylitol which is a natural non-sugar sweetener. As far as your boy's

diet, ice cream and chips won't cut it. Why won't he eat anything

else? Is his reluctance GI related (gas, upset stomach, etc.)? Does

he have problems with certain food textures?

>

> My DS (6, ASD & ADHD) and I have been using Culturelle, grapeseed

> extract, AFP Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime. I have noticed that we

can

> go from daily to every other day on his ADHD medication...This is

good

> news. I am seeing the redness on his bottom (which I guess I

didn't

> know could be yeast), otherwise I am not noticing much difference.

> The problem is me. I am nauseated constantly for the last 3 days.

> With food, without food, doesn't seem to matter. I'm tried not

taking

> the enzymes until after I've started eating...no difference.

>

> My question: Is this normal? What can I do to stop the nausea?

(I'm

> taking the enzymes to help with serious Migraines (which I have not

> had since I started!!!).

>

> Question 2: My son is an extremely picky eater, all he wants is

ice

> cream or chips. Totally not healthy. I'm able to get cereal into

him

> and eggs occassionally. Any suggestions for increasing his diet?

> We have not gone chemical free yet, but are close. Could this be

part

> of his lack of hunger? He especially loves diet coke (which he

gets

> when he visits Nanny.

>

> Question 3: I know I sound like I'm totally stupid here. I'm so

new

> to this and over whelmed. I drink diet soda (away from home and

the

> kids), will this hamper the effects of the enzymes?

>

> Thanks for all your help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> My DS (6, ASD & ADHD) and I have been using Culturelle, grapeseed

> extract, AFP Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime.

>

> The problem is me. I am nauseated constantly for the last 3 days.

> With food, without food, doesn't seem to matter. I'm tried not taking

> the enzymes until after I've started eating...no difference.

When I first started taking enzymes myself, I was VERY nauseated,

eventually threw up on day 3, and stopped eating for a month. No

appetite. Did lose 40 " baby " pounds tho, and my " baby " was 5 at the

time LOL.

Try taking 1/4 to 1/2 the enzyme dose, and maybe only 1x per day to

start. I took a whole capsule with all foods, which caused my problem.

> My question: Is this normal? What can I do to stop the nausea? (I'm

> taking the enzymes to help with serious Migraines (which I have not

> had since I started!!!).

No-Fenol helped with my migraines. It does sound like you are eating

foods which cause migraines, but you need to slow down with the enzymes.

> Question 3: I know I sound like I'm totally stupid here. I'm so new

> to this and over whelmed. I drink diet soda (away from home and the

> kids), will this hamper the effects of the enzymes?

I don't think so, altho diet sodas contain chemicals that cause

problems for many people. Some can drink diet soda with No-Fenol,

others can't. Aspartame causes migraines and other problems for a lot

of people, so watch for that.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Dana: Thanks so much for your response. I am still not feeling very

well, but thinking I could lose some weight from this is an awesome

thought. I'll try cutting back on the quantity. I too was using a

full capsule with each and every meal. I'm still a little confused as

to which to use with each food, so I've been taking both.

I'm addicted to soft drinks. I completely forgot about the ones in

the health food store. I could buy it and make it a point to only

allow myself one (at most) each day as a treat instead of a source of

hydration.

I am working towards getting our family completely away from artifical

ingredients (luckily my 8 year old DD is so healthy that she wants to

help).

Thanks for all your suggestions, I need any advice I can get.

hugs,

" danasview " <danasview@...> wrote:

> When I first started taking enzymes myself, I was VERY nauseated,

> eventually threw up on day 3, and stopped eating for a month. No

> appetite. Did lose 40 " baby " pounds tho, and my " baby " was 5 at the

> time LOL.

>

> Try taking 1/4 to 1/2 the enzyme dose, and maybe only 1x per day to

> start. I took a whole capsule with all foods, which caused my

problem.

[Guest guest]

As far as your boy's

> diet, ice cream and chips won't cut it. Why won't he eat anything

> else? Is his reluctance GI related (gas, upset stomach, etc.)?

Does

> he have problems with certain food textures?

It is a major battle to get any food into him. At dinner we fight for

each and every bite. Occassionally, he'll stumble onto a food at one

of the meals that he enjoys and eats nicely. But when I try serving

that same food again...he completely refuses. He was 18 months old

before he would allow any food to pass through his lips (other than a

bottle of course). He is definately not into soft textures. I used

to think that part of the problem was the the anti-seizure medications

numbed his taste buds, so unless the food is super crunchy, spicy or

very cold, he doesn't want it.

We are not GFCF. He was checked and there doesn't appear to be an

intolerance to either of these sources.

I am new to all this and have been researching as much as possible.

His Autism is Mild to High Functioning, but the ADHD (Hyperness) is

off the charts. Since he was diagnosed (officially in April,

unoffically in February) we have been struggling to figure out what is

best for him. He had a stroke when he was 6 months old (no blood flow

to the right side of the brain) and a seizure disorder.

Both of my children are adopted, so we don't know anything about the

family history. We just address each new issue as it arrives.

Any additional advise is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I know what you mean about food not entering thru

mouth. I struggled with my son. But at age 10, I am

glad he is eating a little better. Atleast we can eat

out and he will be able to get something on the menu.

My son's therapist (OT) worked on him to eat. SHe

did some oral brushing technique and recomended us to

us the automatic tooth brush and let him use thru out

the day. SHe also made us massage his cheeks thru out

the day. It looks like some sensory issues.

If he can eat spicy food, no problem. Just get some

red chilli powder and top it off his food alone to see

if he would taste it.

Hugs and take care,

Anandhi

--- <stampin_demo@...> wrote:

>

> As far as your boy's

> > diet, ice cream and chips won't cut it. Why won't

> he eat anything

> > else? Is his reluctance GI related (gas, upset

> stomach, etc.)?

> Does

> > he have problems with certain food textures?

>

> It is a major battle to get any food into him. At

> dinner we fight for

> each and every bite. Occassionally, he'll stumble

> onto a food at one

> of the meals that he enjoys and eats nicely. But

> when I try serving

> that same food again...he completely refuses. He

> was 18 months old

> before he would allow any food to pass through his

> lips (other than a

> bottle of course). He is definately not into soft

> textures. I used

> to think that part of the problem was the the

> anti-seizure medications

> numbed his taste buds, so unless the food is super

> crunchy, spicy or

> very cold, he doesn't want it.

>

> We are not GFCF. He was checked and there doesn't

> appear to be an

> intolerance to either of these sources.

>

> I am new to all this and have been researching as

> much as possible.

> His Autism is Mild to High Functioning, but the ADHD

> (Hyperness) is

> off the charts. Since he was diagnosed (officially

> in April,

> unoffically in February) we have been struggling to

> figure out what is

> best for him. He had a stroke when he was 6 months

> old (no blood flow

> to the right side of the brain) and a seizure

> disorder.

>

> Both of my children are adopted, so we don't know

> anything about the

> family history. We just address each new issue as

> it arrives.

>

> Any additional advise is greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

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My son is a very picky eater as well and we just had a feeding eval

done at The Childrens Institute.....anyway, they

suggested " contracting " with him at mealtimes. If he takes a bite of

a nonpreferred food then he gets either 1 min with a toy or can have

a preferred food item. Amazingly, this is working very well with

him. I have gotten him to eat his first fish stick so he could ahve

a chip and is eating his mashed potatoes so he can play with a

matchbox car at the table. They suggested even starting out that

they just lick the food if you cant get them to take a bite and work

your way up to bites. Hope that helps. PS He did cry and yell at

first but that lastly very shortly. Hope that helps, natalie

>

> My DS (6, ASD & ADHD) and I have been using Culturelle, grapeseed

> extract, AFP Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime. I have noticed that we

can

> go from daily to every other day on his ADHD medication...This is

good

> news. I am seeing the redness on his bottom (which I guess I

didn't

> know could be yeast), otherwise I am not noticing much

difference.

> The problem is me. I am nauseated constantly for the last 3

days.

> With food, without food, doesn't seem to matter. I'm tried not

taking

> the enzymes until after I've started eating...no difference.

>

> My question: Is this normal? What can I do to stop the nausea?

(I'm

> taking the enzymes to help with serious Migraines (which I have

not

> had since I started!!!).

>

> Question 2: My son is an extremely picky eater, all he wants is

ice

> cream or chips. Totally not healthy. I'm able to get cereal into

him

> and eggs occassionally. Any suggestions for increasing his diet?

> We have not gone chemical free yet, but are close. Could this be

part

> of his lack of hunger? He especially loves diet coke (which he

gets

> when he visits Nanny.

>

> Question 3: I know I sound like I'm totally stupid here. I'm so

new

> to this and over whelmed. I drink diet soda (away from home and

the

> kids), will this hamper the effects of the enzymes?

>

> Thanks for all your help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there! :-)

Comments interspersed.

My DS (6, ASD & ADHD) and I have been using Culturelle, grapeseed

> extract, AFP Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime. I have noticed that we

can

> go from daily to every other day on his ADHD medication...This is

good

> news. I am seeing the redness on his bottom (which I guess I

didn't

> know could be yeast)

I am assuming you mean grapefruit seed extract. That is the yeast

killer. Grape seed extract is a great antioxident but won't help the

yeast much.

Good news on the skipping days. That is always a big help. Have you

tried adding GABA? That really helped my son when he was on ADHD

also a broad based blend of aminos at a pretty high dose was also a

great help....we used a product called brain link and it did amazing

things for him..

, otherwise I am not noticing much difference.

> The problem is me. I am nauseated constantly for the last 3 days.

> With food, without food, doesn't seem to matter. I'm tried not

taking

> the enzymes until after I've started eating...no difference.

How long have you been taking the enzymes? Are you pregnant? If

you are just starting then it it may just take some times for your

body to adjust. Usually 3 weeks but some of us too a lot

longer...usually cuz we need it more...how much are you taking?

Maybe consider cutting back the dosage and coming up a bit slower.

>

> My question: Is this normal? What can I do to stop the nausea?

(I'm

> taking the enzymes to help with serious Migraines (which I have not

> had since I started!!!).

>

> Question 2: My son is an extremely picky eater, all he wants is

ice

> cream or chips. Totally not healthy. I'm able to get cereal into

him

> and eggs occassionally. Any suggestions for increasing his diet?

> We have not gone chemical free yet, but are close. Could this be

part

> of his lack of hunger? He especially loves diet coke (which he

gets

> when he visits Nanny.

I understand about kids and their ideas of foods. But I am afraid

you are gonna have to institute some changes... Add one food at a

time...but tell him if he would like some ice cream after he eats his

dinner....then he has to eat the (whatever). And just keep adding in

things till he gets an acceptable diet. I would try to stay as close

to natural foods as possible because additive and preservatives can

really set off an ADHD kiddo. I would guess that he has a terrible

yeast infection that is gonna take some serious work.

As to diet coke. That is a terrible thing. Between phospheric acid

and the nutrasweet....Nanny needs to find him a new treat. Get her

to work with you on helping your son.

>

> Question 3: I know I sound like I'm totally stupid here. I'm so

new

> to this and over whelmed. I drink diet soda (away from home and

the

> kids), will this hamper the effects of the enzymes?

Hamper no...but the side effects of asparatame and the other nasties

that they use for sweetening are terrible. Google asparatame risks.

and start reading. Also google phospheric acid risks. The worst

part is that they are very hard on the liver. All sorts of nasty

things happen when it gets damaged. And that is just the begininng of

trouble with diet pops. Bad stuff that is supposed to look

good...heck they are even putting vitamins to perpetuate the harm and

target those who are trying to get healthy!!! A new market has

opened. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Money is their god...and they don't care

who or what they damage as long as they get more money....

Enzymes aren't the answer to all the issues. They just give some of

us the ability to eat better to help our bodies to help itself.

Unfortunately for most of us....it isn't just a simple matter of one

thing and it being our " silver bullet " . Usually it makes great

improvements...but we find there are lots of other things that have

to go along with it.

Just my opinion

Ronni

[Guest guest]

> I'm addicted to soft drinks.

I drink caffeine free Pepsi. I only drink one can a day tho [i drank

more in the past, and it caused a lot of problems]. Is it the

caffeine that your body craves, or something else?

Dana

[Guest guest]

I always drink caffeine free diet Coke....is regular better than

diet? I don't sleep if I drink caffeine (even if I had it in the

AM). I'm " intollerant " to a few different chemicals (MSG, Yellow #5

etc). I'm starting to believe that I'm becoming more intollerant to a

lot of new items. What's really weird, I've been unable to drink any

type of soft drink since I've been using the enzymes (and having a

queazy stomach). If I drink anything other than water or pomegranite

juice, I can't keep it down.

> > I'm addicted to soft drinks.

>

>

> I drink caffeine free Pepsi. I only drink one can a day tho [i drank

> more in the past, and it caused a lot of problems]. Is it the

> caffeine that your body craves, or something else?

>

> Dana

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I always drink caffeine free diet Coke....is regular better than

> diet?

I won't drink diet because of aspartame and other artificial

sweeteners. I drink regular Pepsi, but no caffeine.

>>What's really weird, I've been unable to drink any

> type of soft drink since I've been using the enzymes (and having a

> queazy stomach). If I drink anything other than water or pomegranite

> juice, I can't keep it down.

Once I started enzymes, I started having problems with foods that the

enzymes did not address. I did not think I had problems with these

foods before I started enzymes, but apparently I did. Interestingly,

my mental problems reduced, and my physical problems increased. So it

appears that then enzymes eliminated my mental issues with those

foods, but the foods then caused physical problems. Fortunately, it

was not too many foods that caused this for me. And as time went on,

and I took more supplements and even started chelating myself, these

physical problems have significantly decreased, and in some cases are

now eliminated.

Dana

[Guest guest]

If your drinking coke, it's best to drink regular as diet has

chemical sweetners that have a deadly history of causing many health

problems. (mercola.com is a easy place to research) If you can't

tolerate msg ect. you probably can't tolerate

nutrasweet/aspartame/sucrolose ect.

Debra

> > > I'm addicted to soft drinks.

> >

> >

> > I drink caffeine free Pepsi. I only drink one can a day tho [i

drank

> > more in the past, and it caused a lot of problems]. Is it the

> > caffeine that your body craves, or something else?

> >

> > Dana

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Regular soda is loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup. Then, not only

does the Diet stuff contain Aspartame, but all sodas and many

juices (especially most juice boxes) contain Sodium Benzoate and

Abscorbic acid (synthetic Vit C). These two ingredients mixed

together are a known carcinogen. And don't forget about Phosphic

Acid that can take the enamal right off your teeth...

Aspartame, aka nutra sweet, splenda, etc, like MSG (that comes under

a slew of cover names including " other natural flavors " is an

excitotoxin. This means that these additives attack healthy neurons

and litterally excite them to death. Excitotoxins such as the ones

mentioned, are what enhance the taste of foods, leaving the consumer

to crave more. No wonder there are so many health problems today!!!!

Already, babies are exposed in-utero, then they are given formulas

and baby foods that still contain msg in some form or another. MSG,

free glutamates, hydolized gelatin (all excitotoxins) are even in

most vaccines. They are used as stabalizers or as in the case of

virus containing vaccines like the MMR, they are added to feed the

viruses in order to keep them alive.

....OK, I know that you were referring specifically to soda, but the

mere mention of these dangerous additives makes my blood boil!!!

Here is a link to one of many articles that explains this:

http://www.think-aboutit.com/health/ExcitotoxinsandYou.htm

From my own perspective, since I have cut these foods, drinks and

snacks from my diet, my health has improved, immeasurably; No

headaches, no heartburn, queeziness, joint pain, fatigue, confusion,

feelings of depression, colds, stuffiness, pressure in my ears,

coughing... I could go on...

Also, I noticed (even before I knew about phosphic acid) that my

teeth were so sensitive that I could not even eat an apple or an

orange. I should have owned stock in the " Sensodyne " toothpaste co.

Not surprisingly, it's been a few years since I drank a soda, and my

teeth are fine...go figure!!!

I do find it interesting that since you started taking enzymes that

you can't drink this stuff without feeling ill...that's a good thing

actually, but that sure hasn't happened with my asd grandson... he

would drink Sprite in a heartbeat if he could get his hands on it,

enzymes or not!

I remember some discussion about all of this, earlier in the

spring. You can probably type " excitotoxins " in the group's search

window for more information.

I know, I know... I kind of get on a soapbox when it comes to what

the food industry is allowed to dump into our food and drinks in the

name of profit.

Bottom line... soda (any and all) is one of the worst things that

you can put into your body!!!

-Trish

> > > I'm addicted to soft drinks.

> >

> >

> > I drink caffeine free Pepsi. I only drink one can a day tho [i

drank

> > more in the past, and it caused a lot of problems]. Is it the

> > caffeine that your body craves, or something else?

> >

> > Dana

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't drink anything diet. If you must drink soda pop try to

find an all-natural soda pop like Hansen's or Blue Sky or as you

mention drink caffeine-free regular Coke if you must.

> >

> > I always drink caffeine free diet Coke....is regular better than

> > diet?

>

>

> I won't drink diet because of aspartame and other artificial

> sweeteners. I drink regular Pepsi, but no caffeine.

>

>

> >>What's really weird, I've been unable to drink any

> > type of soft drink since I've been using the enzymes (and having

a

> > queazy stomach). If I drink anything other than water or

pomegranite

> > juice, I can't keep it down.

>

>

> Once I started enzymes, I started having problems with foods that

the

> enzymes did not address. I did not think I had problems with these

> foods before I started enzymes, but apparently I did.

Interestingly,

> my mental problems reduced, and my physical problems increased. So

it

> appears that then enzymes eliminated my mental issues with those

> foods, but the foods then caused physical problems. Fortunately, it

> was not too many foods that caused this for me. And as time went

on,

> and I took more supplements and even started chelating myself, these

> physical problems have significantly decreased, and in some cases

are

> now eliminated.

>

> Dana

>