Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 sorry my computer wasn't letting me reply monday - I used one really full tsp each night -I saw improvement by the 3rd night with one but still gave one week to be safe and needed a week to see results with the my son and kept it up for 2 weeks- don't know about mixing ,I gave it straight - I hope it helps - mine were real little so even after this I would take them before bed and when I went in and then if I was up in the night - until they got older and more used to that dry feeling but for the most part it was miraculous - I thought it would never work just our experience - good luck!! eileen Quoting ocdhelp4kids <ocdhelp4kids@...>: > That is interesting. Can you elaborate a little more about the > honey? What do you mean by " anywhere from 3 nights to 2 weeks " ? > Are you suggesting that 1 tsp of honey each night before bed for 3 > weeks will eliminate bedwetting for good? Seems a little too good > to be true, but it's worth a try. Also how do you make a heaping > tsp of honey? Does he take it straight or is mixing ok? > > >> >> >> >> And, both my son and daughter wet the bed (though my son is >> > finally stopping at age 11). My other children are not > bedwetters. >> > Do any of you have bedwetters also? That is supposed to be a > sign >> > of anxiety as well. >> >> >> >> in TN >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Next to the emotional situation it is well known in German dowsing literature (e.g. Kaethe Bachler - Earth Radiation) that Geopathic stress is often found with bedwetting. As soon as Geopathic stress is neutralized in the house, the bedwetting disappears. My wife had a case of bedwetting of a 12 year old girl recently on the SCIO. When she called me in to look at the house and dowse the place I found a wide underground water stream under the girl's bed. We shielded the house and the bedwetting was gone. Best regards, Werner Institute of Feng Shui & Geopathology www.InstituteofFengshui.com jadespring2003 <jadespring2003@...> wrote: There's a fat book I just got called MESSAGES FROM THE BODY by LIncoln. THis is what he says about bedwetting:"In over their head" They are feeling rejection and unworthiness,insecurity and fear of the future. There is a sense of the inabilityto control their situation and or reactions. They have a great dealof anxiety concerning the requirements of the world, as it was passedon and represented by their father, usually. There is a lot ofcompetence/anxiety, self distrust and fear of Universe.It is a father phobia generated by a lack of compassion andunderstanding on their father's part, or as a function of the familyand the surrounding culture orginally, and perhaps also in theircurrent circumstances.I had two sisters who were teenagers Both wet the bed and they wereafraid of their father who was a tyrant. The mother was with thefather only for financial reasons. is Rotella, M.Ac., CNC............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 You hear how geopathic stress is responsible for many things and I believe if our houses were situated perfectly we could do without a lot of supplements and interventions. It's good to hear about your direct success. is Rotella, M.Ac., CNC > There's a fat book I just got called MESSAGES FROM THE BODY by > LIncoln. THis is what he says about bedwetting: > > " In over their head " They are feeling rejection and unworthiness, > insecurity and fear of the future. There is a sense of the inability > to control their situation and or reactions. They have a great deal > of anxiety concerning the requirements of the world, as it was passed > on and represented by their father, usually. There is a lot of > competence/anxiety, self distrust and fear of Universe. > > It is a father phobia generated by a lack of compassion and > understanding on their father's part, or as a function of the family > and the surrounding culture orginally, and perhaps also in their > current circumstances. > > I had two sisters who were teenagers Both wet the bed and they were > afraid of their father who was a tyrant. The mother was with the > father only for financial reasons. > > is Rotella, M.Ac., CNC > > > > ............................................ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Bed wetting is common for kids whether or not they have ASD. Both of our twin boys were not night trained for years and they were delayed in day training as well, so we just went with GoodNites at night and didn't stress it. Eventually when they were ready they stopped using the GoodNites and started wearing underwear and we have had no problems with bedwetting, but granted they were 10 years old when they stopped using them. Saved us a lot of hassle and headache and sleepless nights using GoodNites instead. Marie Helping you earn $ at home www.freedom4families.com Bedwetting My son is 7 and still wets the bed every night. Is there anything you can suggest to help him quit or is this something aspies are always going to do? No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.0/961 - Release Date: 19/08/2007 7:27 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Bed wetting is common for kids whether or not they have ASD. Both of our twin boys were not night trained for years and they were delayed in day training as well, so we just went with GoodNites at night and didn't stress it. Eventually when they were ready they stopped using the GoodNites and started wearing underwear and we have had no problems with bedwetting, but granted they were 10 years old when they stopped using them. Saved us a lot of hassle and headache and sleepless nights using GoodNites instead. Marie Helping you earn $ at home www.freedom4families.com Bedwetting My son is 7 and still wets the bed every night. Is there anything you can suggest to help him quit or is this something aspies are always going to do? No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.0/961 - Release Date: 19/08/2007 7:27 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Have you tried an alarm? And we use goodnights for him. He goes Pee right before bed and has a dry night three out of seven. Good luck > > My son is 7 and still wets the bed every night. Is there anything you > can suggest to help him quit or is this something aspies are always > going to do? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Can you explain how to do these two techniques? From: Yulene Broussard <yulene@...>Subject: bedwettingCHILDRENWITHCHALLENGESGROUPS (DOT) COMDate: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks! Yulene Broussard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 You might want to include a chiropractic evaluation in your protocol. If the second segment of sacrum is misaligned, it can result in bedwetting. Combine a good adjustment with the powerful work you're already doing, and it could turn the trick!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I found Tactile therapy and eliminating milk made a difference. From: Yulene Broussard <yulenegmail (DOT) com>Subject: [childrenwithchalle nges] bedwettingCHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COMDate: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks!Yulene Broussard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thank you for the suggestion. Â Can you give me some idea how to find the right chiroprator for this issue?I am locate in Houston. Â I believe there might be something wrong at the second segment of sacrum. Â YuleneOn Apr 21, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Geiger wrote:You might want to include a chiropractic evaluation in your protocol. If the second segment of sacrum is misaligned, it can result in bedwetting. Combine a good adjustment with the powerful work you're already doing, and it could turn the trick!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi all, One mom found giving her son Yum-yum dophilus (for acidophilus) made the most difference. The bedwetting resumed when they stopped taking it for a month. We have found eliminating food colorings will help the whole system be stronger, bed-wetting, reflex integration, etc. Also, Rhythmic Movement #2 sliding on the back with knees bent helps integrate Spinal Gallant/stop bedwetting (5 min/day). Best, > > From: Yulene Broussard <yulenegmail (DOT) com> > Subject: [childrenwithchalle nges] bedwetting > CHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COM > Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM > > > > > I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent > bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the > other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on > Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long > I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that > contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or > intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks! > > Yulene Broussard > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi< Quick question: is it sliding or rocking? We do the rocking to stop the "ants in the pants" activity. Thanks, Emilia [childrenwithchalle nges] bedwetting> CHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COM> Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM> > > > > I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent > bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the > other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on > Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long > I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that > contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or > intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks!> > Yulene Broussard> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I have had a lot of success with bedwetting patients. Many times I find bedwetting also has an emotional component to it that can be fixed by a chiropractor using Neuro-Emotional Technique along with adjusting the spine. I also find the spinal galant reflex helps. It all works together. You can look for a chiropractor who used the techniques I use at www.icakusa.com and see who is in Houston. I hope you find help. R. son, DCwww.sonHealthCenter.com1175 Saratoga Ave, Suite 8San , CA 95129408-517-0706 From: Yulene Broussard <yulene@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:48:47 AMSubject: Re: re: bedwetting Thank you for the suggestion. Can you give me some idea how to find the right chiroprator for this issue? I am locate in Houston. I believe there might be something wrong at the second segment of sacrum. Yulene On Apr 21, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Geiger wrote: You might want to include a chiropractic evaluation in your protocol. If the second segment of sacrum is misaligned, it can result in bedwetting. Combine a good adjustment with the powerful work you're already doing, and it could turn the trick!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 How would milk affect bedwetting? Anyone care to comment? My son is 5, still in a pull-up at night, and drinks milk/eats milk products. I'll be interested to resume RMT/Masgutova Spinal Gallant/e to see how this affects him. Thanks in advance! Doug. > > > > From: Yulene Broussard <yulenegmail (DOT) com> > > Subject: [childrenwithchalle nges] bedwetting > > CHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COM > > Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM > > > > > > > > > > I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent > > bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the > > other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on > > Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long > > I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that > > contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or > > intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks! > > > > Yulene Broussard > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 You can find a great pediatric chiro through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association website, www.icpa4kids.org. Dr. GeigerVillage Family Chiropractic126 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02446617-566-2001www.villagechiro.comWe specialize in chiropractic wellness care, which begins with pregnancy and childbirth and continues through a lifetime.It takes a village to raise a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Did you mean Neuro Modulation Technique? > > > > > > You might want to include a chiropractic evaluation in your protocol. If the second segment of sacrum is misaligned, it can result in bedwetting. Combine a good adjustment with the powerful work you're already doing, and it could turn the trick! > > Good luck! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 No, it is Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET). This technique deals with your emotions and how they affect you physically. As an example, I had a 6 year old boy who was bedwetting. He was afraid to sleep alone in his bed and wanted his dad to sleep with him. I was able to get rid of the emotion of fear using NET and the bedwetting stopped. I also adjusted his spine and sacrum and did some reflexes on him. R. son Doctor of Chiropractic 1175 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 8 San , CA 95129 408-517-0706 www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of dgrmusicsf Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: Re: bedwetting Did you mean Neuro Modulation Technique? > > > > > > You might want to include a chiropractic evaluation in your protocol. If the second segment of sacrum is misaligned, it can result in bedwetting. Combine a good adjustment with the powerful work you're already doing, and it could turn the trick! > > Good luck! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yes, it is actually a rocking movement, pushing from on or pulling from under the knees when they are bent. We find it calming too. > > > > From: Yulene Broussard <yulenegmail (DOT) com> > > Subject: [childrenwithchalle nges] bedwetting > > CHILDRENWITHCHALLEN GESGROUPS (DOT) COM > > Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 11:46 PM > > > > > > > > > > I am working with two clients (7 & 8 years old) who has persistent > > bedwetting. One boy is evaluated by Dr. Masgutova and I tested the > > other boy who has obvious spinal galant reflex. I am working on > > Spinal Gallant and Spinal e with them. I am wondering how long > > I can see the effect if it is the unintegrated reflexes that > > contribute to the bedwetting. Is there any other exercises or > > intervention I should do with these two boys. Thanks! > > > > Yulene Broussard > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 In addition to Janet's excellent suggestion:Several of the muscles originating at the Tibia have strong Bladder associations. Babinski re-patterning is the mechanism for strengthening their neuro-motor responses. Deep tissue work on the lower leg will eliminate the possibility that there are residual adhesions from the healing process which may compromise muscle function. Do both legs as the other may still carry adaptations from the healing cycle (re-patterning and deep tissue work) Check for pronation, flat feet. toe walking, excessively high arches. Anything that indicates that he does not feel supported on his feet suggests adding Foot Tendon Guard re-patterning as well as the Leg Cross Flexion. Feeling supported and maintaining control go hand in glove. --    Esty    415.350.4868    http://www.organicbalance.us HIPPA Requirement: This email and any associated files may contain confidential information that is legally privileged or otherwise protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 HI Doug, Here's a parents' perspective. We started working on this when doing NR a couple of yearsago- we saw an improvement within a few months, but the bedwetting still persisted and we continued to wake him at least once during the night. After seeing Svetlana in January, we started her pereze and galant movements ( we also do FTR, and we were doing Babinski) it has stopped since mid-April. He now wakes on his own during the night. So it was about 2 and a half months after seeing Svetlana - and following our program which had us doing the pereze and galant movements twice a week. Emilia bedwetting How long might we have to work on galant/pereze until we would see bedwetting discontinue? Should there be other things we might be looking at? He fractured his tibia almost 2 years ago, but he did PT and also some work w/a chiropractor along w/some other integrative type work.Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hmmm...thanks everyone...we've been doing Babinski, e, & Galant faithfully since February...will add Leg X...also doing CTG, FTG, Embracing, , ATNR, STNR, Hands Supporting per the program suggested by Svetlana. Just thought we might see some movement by now. Doug. > > > > HI Doug, > > > > Here's a parents' perspective. We started working on this when doing NR a couple of yearsago- we saw an improvement within a few months, but the bedwetting still persisted and we continued to wake him at least once during the night. After seeing Svetlana in January, we started her pereze and galant movements ( we also do FTR, and we were doing Babinski) it has stopped since mid-April. He now wakes on his own during the night. So it was about 2 and a half months after seeing Svetlana - and following our program which had us doing the pereze and galant movements twice a week. > > > > Emilia > > > bedwetting > >  > > > > > How long might we have to work on galant/pereze until we would see bedwetting discontinue? Should there be other things we might be looking at? He fractured his tibia almost 2 years ago, but he did PT and also some work w/a chiropractor along w/some other integrative type work. > > Doug. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 -- While you are on the way to solving the causes, I recommend trying D-Mannose for the UTI issues. It is a simple carbohydrate, a natural substance, that doesn't allow pathogens to adhere to the walls of the UT, so infection can't set in and is washed out of the body. It can be purchased as a powder and has a sweet taste, or as capsules, and is not expensive. A lot of people with chronic UTI problems are taking it daily or weekly as a preventative. It's helped me and others I've given it to. http://www.google.com/search?client=opera & rls=en & q=d-mannose+uti & sourceid=opera & \ ie=utf-8 & oe=utf-8 good info on how it works, safety, etc: http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=4301 -- >Is there a connection between thyroid and bedwetting? This I did not >know. I have an 8 year old who is bedwetting every night. Out of 5 kids, >this is the only one I've experienced this with. Also, many UTI's if she >goes even one day without drinking enough water...and she does not like >to drink. Probiotics seem helpful to suppress infection symptoms if I am >consistent in giving them to her daily. She is very sluggish in the >morning and could sleep until noon if I did not wake her. But, like me, >she is wide awake and night and not the least bit ready for bed...maybe >adrenal issues, too. > >I have not given her iodine, but I could do the patch test to see how she >does. Also, because of her age, I have not had any blood tests done on >her yet, but maybe I should get her thyroid tested. > >Anyone, please tell me about the bedwetting conneciton. I want to learn >more about that. I have been praying for an answer to that for her for so >long. > >Thanks! > >Donna Iler wrote: >> >> >>Hi Steph! >> >>... After almost 21 years of bedwetting among 4 children, and this >>preventing my very active 16 year old from doing many things, I would >>really like to see an end to this! >> >> > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2909 - Release Date: 05/31/10 >13:25:00 ~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~ --A.J. Muste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 for being tired in the morning you can check thyroid but also adrenal On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Baker <vbaker@...> wrote: Â -- While you are on the way to solving the causes, I recommend trying D-Mannose for the UTI issues. It is a simple carbohydrate, a natural substance, that doesn't allow pathogens to adhere to the walls of the UT, so infection can't set in and is washed out of the body. It can be purchased as a powder and has a sweet taste, or as capsules, and is not expensive. A lot of people with chronic UTI problems are taking it daily or weekly as a preventative. It's helped me and others I've given it to.http://www.google.com/search?client=opera & rls=en & q=d-mannose+uti & sourceid=opera & ie=utf-8 & oe=utf-8 good info on how it works, safety, etc:http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=4301-- >Is there a connection between thyroid and bedwetting? This I did not >know. I have an 8 year old who is bedwetting every night. Out of 5 kids, >this is the only one I've experienced this with. Also, many UTI's if she >goes even one day without drinking enough water...and she does not like >to drink. Probiotics seem helpful to suppress infection symptoms if I am >consistent in giving them to her daily. She is very sluggish in the >morning and could sleep until noon if I did not wake her. But, like me, >she is wide awake and night and not the least bit ready for bed...maybe >adrenal issues, too.>>I have not given her iodine, but I could do the patch test to see how she >does. Also, because of her age, I have not had any blood tests done on >her yet, but maybe I should get her thyroid tested.>>Anyone, please tell me about the bedwetting conneciton. I want to learn >more about that. I have been praying for an answer to that for her for so >long.>>Thanks!>>Donna Iler wrote:>>>>>>Hi Steph!>>>>... After almost 21 years of bedwetting among 4 children, and this >>preventing my very active 16 year old from doing many things, I would >>really like to see an end to this!>>>>>>>>>>No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com>Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2909 - Release Date: 05/31/10 >13:25:00 ~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Some symptoms can indicate more than one possible issue. My son was having bed wetting issues (as a child) till he was put on a special diet for food allergies. Then he only wet the bed when somebody gave him food he wasn't supposed to be eating. Some children regress in potty training for psychological reasons. The thyroid connection is a new one to me.AnneOn May 31, 2010, at 11:09 PM, Osmond wrote: Is there a connection between thyroid and bedwetting? This I did not know. I have an 8 year old who is bedwetting every night. Out of 5 kids, this is the only one I've experienced this with. Also, many UTI's if she goes even one day without drinking enough water...and she does not like to drink. Probiotics seem helpful to suppress infection symptoms if I am consistent in giving them to her daily. She is very sluggish in the morning and could sleep until noon if I did not wake her. But, like me, she is wide awake and night and not the least bit ready for bed...maybe adrenal issues, too. I have not given her iodine, but I could do the patch test to see how she does. Also, because of her age, I have not had any blood tests done on her yet, but maybe I should get her thyroid tested. Anyone, please tell me about the bedwetting conneciton. I want to learn more about that. I have been praying for an answer to that for her for so long. Thanks! Donna Iler wrote: Hi Steph!... After almost 21 years of bedwetting among 4 children, and this preventing my very active 16 year old from doing many things, I would really like to see an end to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 To help the UTIs, while you work out why they are occuring, cranberry juice works really well for quickly getting rid of UTIs.  You can get unsweetened organic cranberry juice.  (The supermarket stuff is often sickly sweet with heaps of sugar).  You can also get cranberries in tablet form.  However, you're not meant to take it long-term - I think it was because taken long-term it can inhibit calcium absorption, or something like that.  Is there a connection between thyroid and bedwetting? This I did not know. I have an 8 year old who is bedwetting every night. Out of 5 kids, this is the only one I've experienced this with. Also, many UTI's if she goes even one day without drinking enough water...and she does not like to drink. Probiotics seem helpful to suppress infection symptoms if I am consistent in giving them to her daily. She is very sluggish in the morning and could sleep until noon if I did not wake her. But, like me, she is wide awake and night and not the least bit ready for bed...maybe adrenal issues, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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