Alternative therapies

January 8, 2008

I think you have to research for yourself the sense of

using ANY product. I think you could go to six

different doctors and get six different opinions. My

son's pediatrician is Asian. When I told him of the

Ginkgo he said rather matter of factly that the

Chinese have used GB for thousands of years and that

it isn't anything new on the market nor was the

concept of using it to improve memory. He had no

problem approving the use of the product (60 MG) in my

5/6 year old 33 pound son. It was the higher dosage

that he was concerned about (blood thinning). He

monitors Freddie's blood every six months and sees

Freddie regularly for height/weight changes, language

improvements, cognitive improvements and general

health. Once again I think open communication with

your child's providers and your own research are the

best answer to the question of whether or not you

should chose an alternative or co-therapy for your

child. I wouldn't take the advice of a

non-professional, manufacturer/professional promoter

of a product or a parent who is suggesting it is the

end all cure for anything. But I also do not ignore

testimonials of parents whose children are similar to

mine. I simply research it, consult ALL my son's

providers and make a judgement based on what I feel is

truly SAFE for my child. I also go into any therapy

with the thought that it may not work and I give it a

time line for results. If I see no improvements or

negative side effects I call my son's pediatrician and

stop the dosing immediately. It's all about common

sense and communication.

nna

Mommy to Freddie 6 yrs

Full Inclusion Kindy (Again-But it's a good thing!!!)

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