NV & progress

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Hi all,

Just wanted to post a few notes about progress on NV (NutriiVeda) that

summarizes what I have observed in my clients as well as in messages from

this list:

1. Remember that NV seems to be DOSAGE dependent.

In other words, don’t start counting days on NV until your child has been

on the full dose. You may see changes/surges prior to that but you may not.

It’s the same as taking a portion of any medicine or supplement. If I have

a migraine and take ¼ of the Imitrex, I don’t expect it to work nearly the

same way. If I’m on an antibiotic for a sinus infection and I take it only

once a day (vs. twice/day), my infection WILL take longer to improve and may

NOT improve because I altered the dosage.

2. Rate of gains

The rate of surges/gains on NV depends on ALL the factors of

strength/weakness in a child. If a child is functionally nonverbal (= a few

sounds/words), has ASD, has apraxia, and more, then it make take more weeks

to see changes. I would not expect my clients who are similar to come in to

therapy after a wk or two on NV and suddenly use a verbal 4-5 word sentence.

I DO expect progress but at a realistic rate. (It’s sorta like wt

loss---you can’t start a diet today and expect to lose 50 lbs by the wkend.)

It’s like a flower opening slowly or opening a child’s NEW toy (in the

package)---many layers to open before you can get the toy out! I would

expect my clients skills to emerge in the same way—in a hierarchy. So,

first, we might notice increased oral exploration, tongue play, etc. Then,

sound play/ emergence, etc. and so on…..

3. Eating/Fluids

ALSO…NV does detox the body and remove the ‘junk’ BUT again, it’s a gradual

process. That is why increased fluids (multiply body wt x .6= total oz of

fluid/day) are so important. Remember, fluids are water, juice, etc. and in

foods---applesauce, fruit, etc.

The foods eaten by the person on NV need to improve somewhat so that the

true ‘work’ of the NV can occur.

Yes, I know that many kids on this list are picky/problem eaters---I work

with many too---and I am not speaking about them. There are many other kids

w/apraxia who are typical eaters. So, work on improving the quality of what

they are eating as well. Decrease sugar, excess fat, & highly processed

foods. Trade a Happy Meal at McD’s for a burger, apple ‘fries’, broiled

fries, and “toy” at home. Yes, it’s more work but worth it.

It’s the same for any adults who are trying to lose wt on NV. You can’t

continue to eat junk and not drink enough water (no, diet soda does not

count) AND expect to lose wt.

So…don’t be discouraged if your child or you are not seeing gains after 1 wk

or even a few weeks. It might mean that the NV is helping in other areas of

your body that you can’t see. I remember telling me each week when

Tanner lost wt but didn’t get reports on surges from his school for at least

a month! Stick with the NV. It’s not a sprint but a marathon---slow and

steady wins the race.

Email me with questions. I am happy to help!

Warmest wishes,

Barbara

Barbara A. , M.S., CCC-SLP

Executive Director/ Help Me Speak, LLC

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