Best Juice I've Tried So Far

This juice brand is becoming more popular and popular. But I don't know about kids. Kids love super sweet juice. But they only need natural sugars that come from eating fruits and vegetables. If you check the sugar content in juices like Caprisun, Mott's & any other juice in the regular grocery store you'll find 24 -30 grams of sugar in it. I personally don't give my children packed juice in their lunch bags. All they have is water. My son happens to be taking probiotics as part of his treatment. As much as I want to avoid giving him juice, I have no other way of bringing this probiotics into his stomach but to mix it with juice. Only then do I use Honest Kids which has only 10 grams of sugar in it to fulfill this part of treatment.

Yeast Free Pizza

I got the recipe from Special Diet for Special Kids 1. I've been thinking about making the pizza crust for a very long time and I'm glad I did today. This pizza crust is made out of chickpea flour and sweet rice flour. After 15 minutes in the oven, I got it out & tried it. It taste very good and can be a substitute for bread as per my opinion. My son ate a piece and I think he loved it. He was too busy watching the dvd on his player that he just kept eating. I don't know yet if he will have a second time on this pizza. But as for me, it was awesome good.

Ingredients:
1 cup Chickpea flour
1/2 cup Sweet Rice
2 TBL Vegetable or Olive Oil
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (I use garlic salt instead & skip the salt)
1/2 cup Water
To taste Salt

Combine all ingredients together. Mix thoroughly and spread into a large pizza pan or greased cookie sheet. Add toppings prior to baking. Preheat oven at 450 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is brown and toppings are cooked. For my son, I don't usually put toppings for he only likes marinara sauce or tomatoe sauce. Makes it easier for me.

Pansit Using Rice Noodles

My son has been asking me for "moodles", his way of saying noodles and I have just discovered this Thai Kitchen Stir Fry Rice Noodles at Whole Foods Market. Well, the main ingredients are basically the same except for some substitution of the regular soy sauce we use.

Ingredients:
Rice Noodles
Carrots
Cilantro
Green beans
Pork/Chicken (can be mixed together)
Celery
Onion slices
Garlic/Garlic Salt
Tamari Sauce/La Choy (my son is on a mild yeast free diet so I try to avoid this stuff)
Chicken broth or chicken bouillion (some people use GF Chicken bouillion, I don't because I try to avoid yeast and MSG)

If I am in a hurry, I use 365 Organic Thai Stir Fry Mixed Veggies. They are awesome!! I like the way they mixed the onion into it. It makes it easier for me to skip a step.

Saute onion, garlic and pork/chicken. Throw the veggies into the pan and stir. Put the rice noodles. Pour in the broth and garlic salt to taste. Once veggies are cooked, leave a little bit of liquid/broth to allow the rice noodles to expand and suck in some of it.(so as not to make the pansit dry)

Spring Cleaning Now That It's Allergy Season

Six months ago, I stopped buying household cleaning supplies from the store. I came to realize how toxic they are in human bodies even though they work really fast in getting read of germs & stains inside my house. I admit using them every single week to clean my sink, windows, toilet bowls & tub because they are really super heroes to me. But not anymore..

My husband & my kids have allergies that can be worst at times especially during this time of the year. I still remember the time when I took a day off to relax at home away from kids (they were in school). An hour after my husband dropped them off to school, the teacher called me and asked that I pick up my son for he had a severe allergy reaction... to what?? She said he has not eaten anything and they just came out to the playground and he started having this hives like thing all over his body. I figured it must be the tree or pollen..I don't know. Seeing my son with his face swelling made me realize how fragile they could be when exposed to this elements. And that I have to start getting read of all harmful chemicals at home which means changing almost completely everything over to more environmentally friendly cleaning products. Of the estimated 80,000 synthetic chemicals in our environment, only a fraction of them have been tested for safety. That makes me worry about the long-term impact of chronic exposure.

Organic Housekeeping

I'd like to share to some of my new found best friends in the kitchen and everywhere in the house with you. I hope that you will make use of them not only to protect your family but also for our mother Earth. This is part of my contribution to help green the earth, recycle and save.

Sweat stains-soak shirt in vinegar before washing them
Leather furniture-use glycerin-based liquid saddle soap
Hard woven/wicker-scrub furniture with a moderately stiff scrub brush dipped in warm salt water.
Water rings from wood-remove with a mixture of 1 tbsp. white vinegar in 1 cup olive oil.
Furnitures-use 4 parts olive oil and 2 parts beeswax heated in a double boiler
Sink-hot water & mild dishwashing liquid and/or baking soda, rinse with water.
Sink stains- use hydrogen peroxide on a clean wet cloth, rub it on the stained surface and rinse it off immediately.
For sanitizing sink-Use Bon Ami or Oxyclean (an oxygen bleach)

More tips to come..

When In Doubt, Dial Them Out

I get to overwhelmed by the fact that I have to check all the labels on the cleaning agents I use at home. So far, the numbers listed below are on my list to call. Got gluten? Of course, I would prefer to have the most hypo allergenic & greenest of them all aside from being gluten free. I started changing our laundry detergent last week and I have yet to attack my kitchen & bathroom cabinets for gluten & hazards.

Household Products

Ajax (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All purpose cleaner (Lemon & Ammonia), Cleanser, Dish Liquids (All), Laundry Detergents (Powders & Liquids)

Amway (000.000.0000) (00/00/00)
Dish Drops; L.O.C
Amway (www.amway.com) (ve=12/03/2003)
Sa8 Bioquest Laundry Detergent.
Arm & Hammer (000.000.0000) (00/00/00)
Dye and perfume-free laundry detergent (both power and liquid); Pure Baking Soda (can be used as an antacid)
Cascade (Proctor & Gamble) (800-725-3296) (www.pg.com) (ve=03/26/04)
All varieties
Clorox and Clorox 2 (800-292-2200) (00/00/00)
Crystal White Octagon Lemon Dish Liquid (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All varieties
Dawn Dish (Proctor & Gamble) (800-725-3296) (www.pg.com) (ve=03/26/04)
Dawn Complete, Dawn, Dawn Ultra
Demassage Dish Liquid (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All varieties
Downy (800.688.SOFT) (00/00/00)
Sheets and Liquids
Dynamo Laundry Detergent (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All varieties
Ecover (000.000.0000) (00/00/00)
Powder Dishwashing Detergent

Electrasol (000.000.0000) (vp=06/04/02)
Dishwasher Tabs. NOTE: Powder Dishwashing Detergent was once gluten-free but need to check current status.
Fab Laundry Detergent (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All varieties
Free Laundry Detergent
Fresh Start Laundry Detergents (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
All varieties
Ivory Dish Soap
Joy Dishsoap (Proctor & Gamble) (800-725-3296) (www.pg.com) (ve=03/26/04)
All varieties
Proctor & Gamble Laundry Detergents (800-725-3296) (ve=05/23/02) (www.pg.com)
All varieties of: Tide, Era, Gain, Bold, Cheer, Dreft, Ivory Snow
Lever Brothers (800.598.5005) (vp=05/20/02)
Ultra Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid
Mule Team Borax (800-457-8739) (00/00/00)
Murphy Kitchen Care (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
Liquid & Spray
Murphy’s Oil Soap (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
Liquid, Spray, Paste, and JSM
Palmolive (Colgate-Palmolive) (800-763-0246) (www.colgate.com) (ve=03/15/04)
Disho Liquids (All), Gel Dishwasher Detergent, Triple Action Tabs
PET FOOD:
If you are concerned about being contaminated by your dog: Nutrience Adult Dog Food Supreme Formula (Manufactured by: Hagen
Pet Foods Inc., Waverly, NY 14892 USA); Authority Dog Food (Petsmart) (no added gluten at least); NutroMax Lamb and Rice dry
food. (000.000.0000) (00/00/00)
Proctor & Gamble Dishwashing Detergents (800-725-3296) (00/00/00)
Dawn & Ultra Dawn; Ivory; Cascade; Rinse Aid; Biz
Publix Brand (000.000.0000) (00/00/00)
Disposable Latex Gloves
Pure Citrus (North American Oil Co.) (800-554-3014) (http://www.northamericanoil.com) (vp=10/17/2003)
All varieties
Seventh Generation Products (www.seventhgeneration.com) (ve=04-25-2003)
All products are gluten free.
Shaklee household cleaning products (Shaklee Corp) (shaklee.com) (ve=3-4-2005)
All household cleaning products are gluten-free.
Simple Green (www.simplegreen.com) (ve=9/8/04)
All Simple Green products are gluten-free.
Spray 'N Wash Stain Stick (800-260-106620) (00/00/00)
Watkin’s www.watkinsonline.com) (vw=10/19/2003)
Fresh Wash (all)
Wisk (800.598.8008) (00/00/00)
Wisk Free & Wisk w/Bleaching action

Biomedical Treatment

2004
Early Intervention Program
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
ICAP Program (6hours a day)
Behavioral Therapy (2 1/2 hours a day)

2008
Supplementation

• Vitamin C (high dose)
• Omega 3
• Multivitamins-Supernuthera -stopped because of side effects.

2009
Supplementation

• Omega 369
• DHA Cod Liver Oil (4/09)
  
• Magnesium Sulfate Cream (2/09)
  
• Vitamin C 250-500mg
  
• Probiotic (4/09)
  
• Klaire Lab Vita Spectrum Multivitamins (4/09)
  
• Calcium 800mg (2/09)
  
• Methylcobalamin B12 Shots (4/09)

Allergy Meds

• Zyrtec
• Singulair
• Triamcinolone cream
  

jan 2009

Auditory Intergration Training

• Dr. Berard developed a scientific method of retraining the ear's acoustical reflex muscle - known also as the stapedius muscle so that the Participant will be able listen and to process sounds more normally without distortions and delays.
• Auditory Integration Training is also documented to improve the flow of blood to the brain.
• Auditory Integration Training is based on Dr. Berard's theory that the use of his specifications to electronically modulate and filter selected music retrains the ear and auditory system to work properly.
• Dr. Berard discovered that hypersensitivity, distortions and delays in the auditory signals contribute to inefficient learning.

Cost of Berard Auditory Integration Training (Berard AIT)

• The cost for Auditory Integration Training sessions typically ranges between $1,200 to $2,000 (in the USA) depending on your geographic location and the AIT Practitioner used. We paid $2400.00 for my son.

What Does Auditory Integration Training (Berard AIT) Accomplish?

• Auditory Integration Training retrains a disorganized auditory system. The end result is that there is a more efficient processing of auditory information as a result of the 10 day Berard AIT program.
• Once the cause of the hearing and auditory processing problem is corrected, all therapy and other educational interventions can often become more effective. Changes can then occur that enable the Participant to achieve at a higher level.
• The Auditory Integration Training has over 30 years of scientific research and there are 28 clinical studies in the USA documenting its efficacy.
• The human body is constantly impacted by internal and external sound stimulation and vibrational energy.
• Each organ in the human body responds to a different sound frequency. When the listening process is not working properly, it can interfere with our entire system, our overall health and our ability to function in harmony.
• The way our bodies respond to and process sound and vibrational energy affects us deeply.
• Sound and frequency impacts our overall health, mood, energy level, alertness, attention span, focus, concentration, information processing and how we express ourselves, both verbally and in writing.

feb 2009

Gluten Free & Casein Free Diet Implementation
Low Sugar-Yeast Free Diet
Chiropractic (stopped) due to schedule conflict

march 2009
DAN! Doctor
B12 Shots
Probiotic
Multivitamins
Cod Liver Oil

april 2009
upcoming
Therapeutic Horseback riding
BMOD Fitness Gymnastics
Soccer
Self Help Skills - Swallowing Pill

Salmonella Outbreak

I'm so glad he liked the slightly salted plain rice crispies that I bought yesterday.

What's on his lunch bag today:

spaghetti for lunch
carrots
stoneground corn chips
1 piece of O's
rice crispies
water

I am beginning to think of what he's going to have for tomorrow. I just heard from the news about the pistachio salmonella outbreak. Ooops! I just bought a bag of pistachios yesterday from Trader Joe's!! Well, they said not all pistachios were contaminated. The recalled pistachios were shipped on or after September 1, 2008 by California processor Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. The FDA has announced that because the pistachios were used as ingredients in many foods, many products may be recalled. You should be aware of products from grocery chain Kroger Co. The company has recalled its Private Selection shelled pistachios in Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer and other stores owned by Kroger.