Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Fantastic! > > " ...but sorry, water is just water... " > > I highly recommend a book by Masaru Emoto called The Hidden Messages in Water. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Messages- Water-Masaru-Emoto/dp/0743289803/sr=1- 1/qid=1167657719/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3940775-0413656?ie=UTF8 & s=books and probably in your local library. > > The movie What the Bleep Do We Know touches on this as well. > > -Olif > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 We use homeopathy. I can't say it helps with any specific autism issue. It helps my son heal in general, he is healthier in many, many ways. I think the trouble here is that as Americans we tend to look at healing in an allopathic manner. We want A to fix B. Homeopathy is not that simple. It is holistic and there are many variables that go into choosing remedies. Ask around for referrals, for us a good homeopath has been beneficial. > > IIf you are having succcess with homeopathic,accupuncture,transdermal,etcc. please share on list or e- mail me privately. Thankss, Barbara Biegaj > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 We are going to a naturopath to detox and such.. We are chelating our son homeopathically and alternatively.. It is making HUGE differences.. No kidding.. I talk a lot about it on my website and my mypace page.. http://www.freewebs.com/nontoxicsusan/ I have a lot of videos of my son on my you tube page.. R > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 yr old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious about staring anything that may bring negative results that last. we are starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle approach. i went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of recovery or bad side effects from using homeopathy and no response at all. now im nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you please share your story of success or failure. we really just want the good, bad, and ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves into. thanks, sharon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sharon, I think that you'll find that most of the stories you get will be positive: that seems to be the way it is for most interventions. People are happy to share their successes, less happy about sharing anything else. We did sequential homeopathy for a year. We didn't seen any improvements that I could attribute to homeopathy. It was a great expense and quite a bit of effort. I continued to chelate against the wishes of my homeopath and I'm very glad I did, otherwise I'm afraid the year would have been a fairly complete waste. Anita > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 yr old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious about staring anything that may bring negative results that last. we are starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle approach. i went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of recovery or bad side effects from using homeopathy and no response at all. now im nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you please share your story of success or failure. we really just want the good, bad, and ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves into. thanks, sharon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sharon, Homeopathy is a mixed bag. All children are different in how they respond to the treatment. It is also being used in a variety of ways. My daughter did horribly on classical homeopathy. She was so sensitive she proved every remedy they gave her. I was ready to turn away until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy Center of Houston. Their protocol is like no other being practiced in the U.S. They will first detox all pharms on the medical timeline, including the vaccines and then work on inherited tendencies. They also provide a variety of support droppers for daily use to help with the emotional and physical issues that popup during detox and healing. I have seen very dramatic results with my daughter over the last 6-7 months. Although, she is mildly affected, but a major gut kid. My daughter handled their protocol really well because they understood that her toxicity levels played a huge role in her ability to accept the remedies and they knew how to work around it. Good luck! Chris > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 yr old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious about staring anything that may bring negative results that last. we are starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle approach. i went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of recovery or bad side effects from using homeopathy and no response at all. now im nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you please share your story of success or failure. we really just want the good, bad, and ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves into. thanks, sharon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 " Homeopathy is a mixed bag. All children are different in how they respond to the treatment. It is also being used in a variety of ways. My daughter did horribly on classical homeopathy. She was so sensitive she proved every remedy they gave her. " Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the practitioners? As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy Center of Houston. " People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them has written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider as well. My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email me personally. In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to defend the method more vehemently than others. Healthseeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 ----- Original Message ----- From: healthseeker888 Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the practitioners? As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy Center of Houston. " ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them has written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider as well. My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email me personally. In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to defend the method more vehemently than others. Healthseeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well to add to that, I don't think its just a matter of finding the right homeopath. I know of 3 specific cases of families that are well known to me, who ALL went to see the ONE homeopath. I regard this homeopath with a lot of respect, and they have a lot of experience and I believe they are extremely careful and responsible. However in each case the results were VERY different. One had excellent success, one was moderately helped and the other had major problems and set backs. So here we have a mixed bag for kids who were all treated by the same person. wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: healthseeker888 > > Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is > a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the practitioners? > As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away > until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy > Center of Houston. " > > ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their > track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no > improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. > > So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. > > > > People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, > Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are > infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos > and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their > performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same > personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of > them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than > others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or > naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just > because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for > you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse > for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. > > I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I > have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths > are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them has > written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The > other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. > Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question > their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a > good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider > as well. > > My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic > children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email > me personally. > > In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. > Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and > remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. > Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to > defend the method more vehemently than others. > > Healthseeker > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Replying to both and here. , I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the information needed to choose the correct remedies. This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another one. Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the same basic stock: human. In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I was driven to persevere by this knowledge. I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went through it myself when I first started studying and applying homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what they accept as their “fateâ€. I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. Because homeopathy works. This I know. Healthseeker > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: healthseeker888 > > > > Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is > > a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the practitioners? > > As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away > > until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy > > Center of Houston. " > > > > ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their > > track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no > > improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. > > > > So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. > > > > > > > > People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, > > Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are > > infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos > > and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their > > performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same > > personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of > > them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than > > others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or > > naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just > > because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for > > you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse > > for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. > > > > I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I > > have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths > > are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them has > > written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The > > other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. > > Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question > > their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a > > good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider > > as well. > > > > My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic > > children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email > > me personally. > > > > In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. > > Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and > > remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. > > Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to > > defend the method more vehemently than others. > > > > Healthseeker > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 So many variables....... So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. healthseeker888 wrote: > > Replying to both and here. > > , > > I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might > be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably > several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a > good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. > Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities > and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where > 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients > have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the > information needed to choose the correct remedies. > > This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't > get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, > seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct > remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such > symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and > understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process > work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is > anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and > explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from > it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might > be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another one. > > Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the > relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, > really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more > before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a > comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the > same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the > same basic stock: human. > > In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and > patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. > You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing > experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). > > As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly > regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the > books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that > popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of > wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I > started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I > recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being > a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I > was driven to persevere by this knowledge. > > I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As > such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are > navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the > many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods > of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went > through it myself when I first started studying and applying > homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, > anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look > how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where > others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what > they accept as their “fateâ€. > > I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different > homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or > to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to > find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. > Because homeopathy works. This I know. > > Healthseeker > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: healthseeker888 > > > > > > Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is > > > a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the > practitioners? > > > As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away > > > until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy > > > Center of Houston. " > > > > > > ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their > > > track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no > > > improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. > > > > > > So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. > > > > > > > > > > > > People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, > > > Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are > > > infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos > > > and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their > > > performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same > > > personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of > > > them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than > > > others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or > > > naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just > > > because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for > > > you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse > > > for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. > > > > > > I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I > > > have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths > > > are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them has > > > written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The > > > other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. > > > Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question > > > their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a > > > good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider > > > as well. > > > > > > My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic > > > children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email > > > me personally. > > > > > > In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. > > > Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and > > > remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. > > > Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to > > > defend the method more vehemently than others. > > > > > > Healthseeker > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Regarding ALA, don't you have to remove metals from the body before the brain? Could using ALA on your own without benefit of a doctor be dangerous? I'm just asking to learn more about this. Kathy Re: [ ] Re: homeopathy > So many variables....... > > So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. > > ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care > professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. > > > healthseeker888 wrote: >> >> Replying to both and here. >> >> , >> >> I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might >> be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably >> several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a >> good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. >> Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities >> and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where >> 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients >> have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the >> information needed to choose the correct remedies. >> >> This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't >> get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, >> seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct >> remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such >> symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and >> understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process >> work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is >> anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and >> explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from >> it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might >> be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another one. >> >> Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the >> relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, >> really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more >> before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a >> comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the >> same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the >> same basic stock: human. >> >> In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and >> patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. >> You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing >> experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). >> >> As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly >> regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the >> books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that >> popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of >> wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I >> started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I >> recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being >> a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I >> was driven to persevere by this knowledge. >> >> I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As >> such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are >> navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the >> many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods >> of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went >> through it myself when I first started studying and applying >> homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, >> anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look >> how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where >> others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what >> they accept as their “fateâ€. >> >> I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different >> homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or >> to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to >> find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. >> Because homeopathy works. This I know. >> >> Healthseeker >> >> >> > > >> > > >> > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > From: healthseeker888 >> > > >> > > Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is >> > > a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the >> practitioners? >> > > As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away >> > > until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy >> > > Center of Houston. " >> > > >> > > ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their >> > > track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no >> > > improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. >> > > >> > > So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, >> > > Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are >> > > infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos >> > > and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their >> > > performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same >> > > personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of >> > > them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than >> > > others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or >> > > naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just >> > > because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for >> > > you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse >> > > for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. >> > > >> > > I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I >> > > have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths >> > > are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them >> > > has >> > > written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The >> > > other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. >> > > Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question >> > > their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a >> > > good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider >> > > as well. >> > > >> > > My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic >> > > children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email >> > > me personally. >> > > >> > > In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. >> > > Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and >> > > remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. >> > > Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to >> > > defend the method more vehemently than others. >> > > >> > > Healthseeker >> > > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 ALA can cross the blood brain barrier and potentially take metals into the brain as well as removing them from the brain. For this reason a number of people use DMSA or DMPS for a period, before introducing ALA. ALA used in high infrequent doses, ignoring its half life, for a mercury toxic person could be very harmful, causing redistribution damage, and a concentration of mercury in organs, including the brain. This can happen irrespective of if a doctor is supervising or not. In fact many doctors recommend ALA as an antioxidant for mercury toxic people and thus make things much worse. This is why many of us follow Andy's protocol, to avoid these hazards. Hudson wrote: > Regarding ALA, don't you have to remove metals from the body before the > brain? > Could using ALA on your own without benefit of a doctor be dangerous? > I'm just asking to learn more about this. > Kathy > > Re: [ ] Re: homeopathy > > > >> So many variables....... >> >> So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. >> >> ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care >> professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. >> >> >> healthseeker888 wrote: >> >>> Replying to both and here. >>> >>> , >>> >>> I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might >>> be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably >>> several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a >>> good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. >>> Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities >>> and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where >>> 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients >>> have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the >>> information needed to choose the correct remedies. >>> >>> This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't >>> get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, >>> seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct >>> remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such >>> symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and >>> understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process >>> work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is >>> anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and >>> explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from >>> it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might >>> be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another one. >>> >>> Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the >>> relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, >>> really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more >>> before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a >>> comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the >>> same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the >>> same basic stock: human. >>> >>> In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and >>> patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. >>> You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing >>> experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). >>> >>> As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly >>> regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the >>> books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that >>> popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of >>> wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I >>> started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I >>> recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being >>> a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I >>> was driven to persevere by this knowledge. >>> >>> I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As >>> such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are >>> navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the >>> many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods >>> of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went >>> through it myself when I first started studying and applying >>> homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, >>> anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look >>> how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where >>> others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what >>> they accept as their “fateâ€. >>> >>> I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different >>> homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or >>> to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to >>> find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. >>> Because homeopathy works. This I know. >>> >>> Healthseeker >>> >>> >>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: healthseeker888 >>>>> >>>>> Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is >>>>> a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the >>>>> >>> practitioners? >>> >>>>> As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away >>>>> until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy >>>>> Center of Houston. " >>>>> >>>>> ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their >>>>> track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no >>>>> improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. >>>>> >>>>> So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, >>>>> Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are >>>>> infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos >>>>> and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their >>>>> performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same >>>>> personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of >>>>> them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than >>>>> others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or >>>>> naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just >>>>> because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for >>>>> you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse >>>>> for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. >>>>> >>>>> I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I >>>>> have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths >>>>> are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them >>>>> has >>>>> written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The >>>>> other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. >>>>> Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question >>>>> their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a >>>>> good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider >>>>> as well. >>>>> >>>>> My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic >>>>> children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email >>>>> me personally. >>>>> >>>>> In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. >>>>> Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and >>>>> remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. >>>>> Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to >>>>> defend the method more vehemently than others. >>>>> >>>>> Healthseeker >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi , May I ask - what's the risk of hurting the liver in the process of using DMSA? Would a blood test need to be done along side to make sure that the liver is fine or not overloaded? tks Priscilla On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:57 PM, Reynolds <peter@...> wrote: > ALA can cross the blood brain barrier and potentially take metals into > the brain as well as removing them from the brain. > > For this reason a number of people use DMSA or DMPS for a period, before > introducing ALA. > > ALA used in high infrequent doses, ignoring its half life, for a mercury > toxic person could be very harmful, causing redistribution damage, and a > concentration of mercury in organs, including the brain. This can > happen irrespective of if a doctor is supervising or not. In fact many > doctors recommend ALA as an antioxidant for mercury toxic people and > thus make things much worse. > > This is why many of us follow Andy's protocol, to avoid these hazards. > > > > Hudson wrote: > > Regarding ALA, don't you have to remove metals from the body before the > > brain? > > Could using ALA on your own without benefit of a doctor be dangerous? > > I'm just asking to learn more about this. > > Kathy > > > > Re: [ ] Re: homeopathy > > > > > > > >> So many variables....... > >> > >> So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. > >> > >> ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care > >> professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. > >> > >> > >> healthseeker888 wrote: > >> > >>> Replying to both and here. > >>> > >>> , > >>> > >>> I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might > >>> be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably > >>> several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a > >>> good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. > >>> Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities > >>> and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where > >>> 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients > >>> have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the > >>> information needed to choose the correct remedies. > >>> > >>> This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't > >>> get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, > >>> seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct > >>> remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such > >>> symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and > >>> understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process > >>> work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is > >>> anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and > >>> explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from > >>> it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might > >>> be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another > one. > >>> > >>> Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the > >>> relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, > >>> really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more > >>> before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a > >>> comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the > >>> same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the > >>> same basic stock: human. > >>> > >>> In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and > >>> patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. > >>> You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing > >>> experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). > >>> > >>> As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly > >>> regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the > >>> books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that > >>> popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of > >>> wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I > >>> started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I > >>> recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being > >>> a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I > >>> was driven to persevere by this knowledge. > >>> > >>> I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As > >>> such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are > >>> navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the > >>> many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods > >>> of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went > >>> through it myself when I first started studying and applying > >>> homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, > >>> anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look > >>> how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where > >>> others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what > >>> they accept as their “fate†. > >>> > >>> I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different > >>> homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or > >>> to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to > >>> find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. > >>> Because homeopathy works. This I know. > >>> > >>> Healthseeker > >>> > >>> > >>>> > >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>>> From: healthseeker888 > >>>>> > >>>>> Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is > >>>>> a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the > >>>>> > >>> practitioners? > >>> > >>>>> As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away > >>>>> until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy > >>>>> Center of Houston. " > >>>>> > >>>>> ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their > >>>>> track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no > >>>>> improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. > >>>>> > >>>>> So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, > >>>>> Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are > >>>>> infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos > >>>>> and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their > >>>>> performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same > >>>>> personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of > >>>>> them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than > >>>>> others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or > >>>>> naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just > >>>>> because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for > >>>>> you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse > >>>>> for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. > >>>>> > >>>>> I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I > >>>>> have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths > >>>>> are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them > >>>>> has > >>>>> written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The > >>>>> other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. > >>>>> Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question > >>>>> their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a > >>>>> good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider > >>>>> as well. > >>>>> > >>>>> My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic > >>>>> children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email > >>>>> me personally. > >>>>> > >>>>> In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. > >>>>> Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and > >>>>> remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. > >>>>> Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to > >>>>> defend the method more vehemently than others. > >>>>> > >>>>> Healthseeker > >>>>> > >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 ----- Original Message ----- From: " Reynolds " <peter@...> > So many variables....... > > So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. > > ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care > professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. ===>Extremely valid point, , not to mention that homeopathy is unproven in it's ability to rid the body of metals, particularly metals in the cns/brain. I know Andy says it does not, too bad, it's easy enough. > > > healthseeker888 wrote: >> >> Replying to both and here. >> >> , >> >> I don't know anything about the HHC, but it sounds to me like it might >> be a homeopathic medical center. In which case, there are probably >> several homeopaths on staff there and some (successful) cases may be a >> good " fit " with the given homeopath and the less successful ones not. >> Again, this could come down to any one particular homeopaths abilities >> and dedication, but it could also have to do (and here is where >> 's statement also comes in) with how well the parents/patients >> have been able to cooperate with the homeopath and give him/her the >> information needed to choose the correct remedies. >> >> This is not a blame thing, it's just a fact thing. Some people can't >> get into the groove right away (or at all) of coming up with weird, >> seemingly unrelated " symptoms " that would help pinpoint the correct >> remedies. True, it is the hallmark of a good homeopath to extract such >> symptoms from the patients, but there has to be a certain flow and >> understanding between the two in order to make the case-taking process >> work right. It's a slippery situation when the patient (or parent) is >> anxious and impatient and the homeopath is not able to soothe them and >> explain clearly how the process works and what they may expect from >> it. No two people interrelate in the same way. While a homeopath might >> be brilliant with one patient, he may not get anywhere with another one. >> >> Ultimately, it's not homeopathy that is a mixed bag, it's the >> relationships within the system. Same as with allopathic doctors, >> really. How many times have you been to half a dozen doctors or more >> before you finally find one who will listen and interact with you in a >> comfortable way? One that you feel understands and cares? It's the >> same with homeopaths. And why shouldn't it be? They are all from the >> same basic stock: human. >> >> In the end, it's a matter of trust and chemistry between doctor and >> patient. The better that trust and chemistry, the better the results. >> You have to find your fit. Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing >> experience just because it didn't work the first time or two (or ten). >> >> As mentioned before, two of my previous homeopaths are very highly >> regarded within the homeopathic community. The one who writes the >> books also lectures frequently to packed houses. She did not get that >> popular without merit. She is a very successful homeopath with lots of >> wonderful cases that she solved and cured over the years. That's why I >> started consulting her. But she was not a good fit for me. I >> recognized that and I moved on. Granted, I have the advantage of being >> a homeopath myself, so I already know that it *should* work. And so I >> was driven to persevere by this knowledge. >> >> I realize that, to many of you, homeopathy is something very new. As >> such, you have very little actual experience to fall back on. You are >> navigating on hope that is (more than) a bit shaky and diluted by the >> many other, equally new (to you) and shaky but hopeful, other methods >> of therapy beckoning. I have seen this syndrome time and again. I went >> through it myself when I first started studying and applying >> homeopathy. It’s just the way we thinking humans are. Inquisitive, >> anxious, cynical and impatient. Scary places, to be sure! But look >> how far they’ve brought us... We are learning to help ourselves where >> others are still following the masses like sheep and caving in to what >> they accept as their “fateâ€. >> >> I do recommend giving homeopathy a real chance. Try out different >> homeopaths. Several, if needs be. Find one that feels right to you or >> to your child. Don’t give up. He/she is out there. You just have to >> find him/her. The final outcome will have been worth the journey. >> Because homeopathy works. This I know. >> >> Healthseeker >> >> >> > > >> > > >> > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > From: healthseeker888 >> > > >> > > Might I respectfully suggest that it's not so much Homeopathy that is >> > > a " mixed bag " as it is perhaps more the homeopaths - the >> practitioners? >> > > As evidenced amply by your next sentence " I was ready to turn away >> > > until I found the sequential integrative method used by Homeopathy >> > > Center of Houston. " >> > > >> > > ===>The HHC of H doesn't cure every child either, I don't know their >> > > track record but I have known of a number of kids who got no >> > > improvements from Homeopathy Center of Houston. >> > > >> > > So I agree with , it's a mixed bag. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > People tend to make the mistake of thinking that Homeopaths, >> > > Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic physicians and the like are >> > > infallible. Not so at all. They are human, they have issues and egos >> > > and any number of other obstacles that can get in the way of their >> > > performance in their chosen area. They are also subject to the same >> > > personal foibles and frailties as any other human. As such, some of >> > > them will be more learned in and/or more dedicated to their art than >> > > others. This, of course, applies to all physicians, allopathic or >> > > naturopathic. This is why it's important to understand that just >> > > because homeopathy (or any other treatment method) hasn't worked for >> > > you yet, does not mean that it may not be the best possible recourse >> > > for you out there. It's just a matter of finding the right homeopath. >> > > >> > > I went through 3 homeopaths before finally finding the current one I >> > > have been working with, who is awesome! Two of my previous homeopaths >> > > are quite famous and highly regarded in their circles. One of them >> > > has >> > > written quite a number of very well received books on homeopathy. The >> > > other one writes articles about case studies and such all the time. >> > > Though with credentials like theirs, it would be hard to question >> > > their dedication or even their abilities, neither one of them was a >> > > good match for me. So, I guess there is a personal factor to consider >> > > as well. >> > > >> > > My current homeopath actually specializes in treating autistic >> > > children. So, if you would like to have her information, please email >> > > me personally. >> > > >> > > In fairness, you should know that I am a lay homeopath myself. >> > > Self-taught over the last 16 years. I have achieved many cures and >> > > remissions on both people and animals with homeopathy over the years. >> > > Some of which bordered on the miraculous. So I guess I would tend to >> > > defend the method more vehemently than others. >> > > >> > > Healthseeker >> > > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Sharon, Time is very short at the moment so I will just try to write a couple of brief responses to the discussion. If you look at Homeopathy for Autism (link found in my signature line) you will find articles with detailed case histories showing the range of responses possible with homeopathic treatment. Some are amazing, some good, some slow and gradual. Do keep in mind that the articles were originally written to guide other practitioners so just skim over the stuff that is irrelevant to your needs. You will also find parent reports from the cases discussed on how they found the treatment process. Also, do be aware that the quality of homeopathic treatment available in the community varies enormously from excellent to disgusting. The H4A site is being set up so parents can find practitioners who do treat according to the recognised guidelines in the articles. The site is still looking like a 'dog's dinner' as it is a work in progress (if anyone would like to volunteer some assistance to sorting out this public service site, please contact me - you would be welcomed with open arms!) but there will be more info on it in the coming weeks to help parents . Again, be aware (a lot of these - sorry!) that the practitoners listed on the site have not been vetted by my but have said that they do treat autism in the manner described in the articles. You will need to check more closely with them on making an appointment to make sure this is so. I will soon have some guidelines on the site to help parents in asking questions on making an appointment to ensure the practitioner does practice in an appropriate manner. In the meantime, the following link will help you to know if you have found a good practitioner. http://homeopathyplus.com.au/hplus/tutorials/tutorial-13---finding-a-good-homeop\ ath.html In answer to one of your concerns, homeopathy is an extremely safe system of medicine. While 'aggravations' can sometimes occur (see the stories in the articles), they are short-lived while not sought, can have a strengthening effect on the child's vitality. The following tutorials will also guide you on what you can expect during treatment: http://homeopathyplus.com.au/hplus/tutorials/tutorial-15---what-to-expect-part-a\ ..html http://homeopathyplus.com.au/hplus/tutorials/tutorial-16---what-to-expect-part-b\ ..html Finally, if anyone knows, or is, a homeopath treating according to the principles outlined, please ask them to go to the H4A site to list their details so that other parents can find them. It costs them or the parents nothing. Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com SHARON SMITH wrote: > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 yr > old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious about > staring anything that may bring negative results that last. we are > starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle approach. i > went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of recovery or bad > side effects from using homeopathy and no response at all. now im > nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you please share your > story of success or failure. we really just want the good, bad, and > ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves into. thanks, sharon > > -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi , Yes, homeopathy certainly does work for seizures - it has an extensive history in this area. How much it helps, as in all things, depends on the degree of damage that is causing the seizures. One of my own children, now an adult, was vaccine affected and developed seizures. These were dealt with by homeopathy. I will write the story when a little more time is available. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Arias wrote: > > does it work for seizures? > On Jan 10, 2009, at 8:24 AM, Sylvia Sumida wrote: > > > We have been doing homeopathy for 9 months and it has made all the > > difference for my son. We are doing classic homeopathy, probably a > > little more conservative in approach then sequential. For us this > > has been huge. My son is 39 months old, we began when he was 31 > > months. We have done biomed/diet since he was about 18 months old > > and saw minimal change. We saw differences in my son 2 weeks into > > homeopathy and he has been on a wonderful trajectory since. Sure > > we still have many issues still to work on but we are thrilled with > > everything that has happened since starting this modality of > > treatment. My son's language has increased dramatically, his > > social skills though still very delayed presented themselves (non- > > existent prior) and his cognition really improved (also very > > delayed) as a result of homeopathy. We had one similar aggravation > > in the beginning where my son had a monumental meltdown that lasted > > 1 hour (it was not anything like his > > usual tantrums...very different) but that is it. For us it has > > been 99.9% poisitve with large gains...I'll take those odds any day. > > All my best, > > > > > > > > Sylvia Sumidahttp://matthewsumida.blogspot.com/ > <Sumidahttp://matthewsumida.blogspot.com/> > > > > > > > > From: SHARON SMITH <ssmith0306@... > <mailto:ssmith0306%40>> > > Subject: [ ] homeopathy > > > <mailto: %40>, > > BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism > <mailto:BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism%40>, > > chelatingkids2 <mailto:chelatingkids2%40> > > Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 5:47 AM > > > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 > > yr old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious > > about staring anything that may bring negative results that last. > > we are starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle > > approach. i went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of > > recovery or bad side effects from using homeopathy and no response > > at all. now im nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you > > please share your story of success or failure. we really just want > > the good, bad, and ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves > > into. thanks, sharon > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 One of the things that can make homeopathic treatment more difficult is the amount of other interventions that are taking place. Homeopathy is a symptom focussed method of treatment. It does not treat by disease or 'condition' names. It prescribes according to that individual's unique expression of their disease or condition. Just as every child with autism experiences it in different ways, a different homeopathic prescription is needed to treat that individual expression. If other interventions are being used to suppress or do away with the symptoms the raw data that the homeopath needs for making a good prescription is missing. Sometimes we can prescribe around this by using those symptoms that remain or that have not been changed. Sometimes so much has taken place, this is not possible. On other occasions, the symptoms the child is experiencing may not be part of their true state but a medication or treatment imposed symptom. Again, this confuses prescribing. Dietary interventions are the least confusing, chelation - for obvious reasons - the most. The second article on the Homeopathy for Autism site (see link in signature line) discusses this in detail. Again, it was originally written for other homeopathic practitioners so please keep this in mind if reading. The pdf version is laid out a little better than the html version. I hope it provides helpful information. I am off to work now - will contribute some more a little later today. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Reynolds wrote: > > Hi Sharon, > > I've heard a whole lot of mixed reports that vary from one end to the > other. > > Some people have seen dramatic improvements, some people have seen small > improvements, some people have seen no improvements, and I've even heard > of a few cases where the parents claim the child got severely worse and > regressed. > > That's probably not much help, but I have heard good, bad and ugly. > > SHARON SMITH wrote: > > > > im filling out the paperwork to start homeopathy treatment for my 2 yr > > old son with asd. he is rather mild and we are really anxious about > > staring anything that may bring negative results that last. we are > > starting with homeopathy because we feel it is a gentle approach. i > > went to the homeopathy board and asked for stories of recovery or bad > > side effects from using homeopathy and no response at all. now im > > nervous! has anyone tried homeopathy and would you please share your > > story of success or failure. we really just want the good, bad, and > > ugly, so we know what we are getting ourselves into. thanks, sharon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 There was a whole issue of Mothering Magazine dedicated to alternative cures to Autism. Amy Lansky wrote something quite amazing there. (http://www.mothering.com/newsletter/press-release-feb.html) it's just a promotional for the magazine. " Amy Lansky first heard about homeopathy in the pages of Mothering and she intuitively knew that the healing art could help her son Max. After a series of several remedies, the symptoms of Max's autism entirely disappeared. Lansky was so astounded by her son's transformation that she gave up her career as a computer scientist to become a homeopath herself. She went on to write about her experience in Impossible Cure, one of the top-selling books in the US on homeopathy. " She wrote a book called " Impossible Cure " and also I found an online article here (http://www.homeopathysnc.org/homeopathy_and_autism.htm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi , Check with your supplier/homeopath regarding what the pilules and liquids are made with as it is easy to avoid dairy and grain alcohol. While it may not be possible to modify retail homeopathics with these components, your local homeopath should be able to make the necessary changes for you. Many pilules are made from sucrose these days and if purchasing remedies from a homeopath all you need to do is ask them. For liquid remedies the alcohol can be omitted and the remedy made on plain water before dispensing- just ask. Apart from sensitive children, I do this for many recovering alcoholics who want to use homeopathy, or those who for religious reasons cannot use alcohol. For normal usage I dispense my liquid remedies in 90% distilled H2O and 10% pure ethanol which acts as a long-term preservative. Drops of these remedies are then placed in further water at home by the parent. If a parent is at all concerned, however, the water can be left sit for an hour or more so the tiny amount of alcohol that may be present in it will evaporate. Or, as I said, the remedy can be dispensed without any alcohol at all. It is an easy thing to do and there really are no problems with it deteriorating in an air-tight bottle, especially if kept in the fridge. Just check with your homeopath. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Shepard Salzer wrote: > > I personally avoid homeopathy because the pellets contain dairy and > the liquid contains grain alcohol and I don't want even the essence of > toxins. > S S > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 wrote: I think the trouble here is that as Americans we tend to look at healing in an allopathic manner. We want A to fix B. Homeopathy is not that simple. It is holistic and there are many variables that go into choosing remedies. Ask around for referrals, for us a good homeopath has been beneficial. ---------------------------------- Hi , What you say is very true. With a chronic or deep-seated problem, homeopathic treatment is like a journey, or a process, rather than one-off prescription. The benefits of this journey are that very few things can treat as effectively or as deeply as homeopathy. We are complex beings and depending on the mess we are in, it can take time and a series of remedies in appropriate potencies to untangle the threads of a problem that has been years in the making. That is why it is impossible to treat yourself or family members with homeopathy purchased over the internet or from a shop shelf unless it is for just a simple acute problem. Treatment of chronic problems needs much more skill but it can achieve so much. Ideally, homeopathy should be used in every home as the first choice in medicine with us all growing up knowing what it is about and how to use it. Only serious chronic problems would then need to be taken to a homeopathic practitioner. Sadly, most of us know little about simple selfcare homeopathy that can be safely used in the home by all -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Anita wrote: > > Sharon, > > We did sequential homeopathy for a year. We didn't seen any > improvements that I could attribute to homeopathy. It was a great > expense and quite a bit of effort. I continued to chelate against > the wishes of my homeopath and I'm very glad I did, otherwise I'm > afraid the year would have been a fairly complete waste. > > ---------------------- > Hi Anita, It is important to know that chelation, as discussed in a previous email, can make prescribing more difficult as it alters the 'symptom picture' upon which the homeopath needs to prescribe and in some instances, the response to the prescribed remedy. Sometimes homeopaths can work around that by using as guide-posts remaining symptoms that are not necessarily central to the case but are unchanged. Sometimes so much is altered that this is impossible. It is also important to know that sequential homeopathy is an approach to homeopathic treatment rather than homeopathy itself. To my way of thinking it is a lot like 'paint by numbers " . It is helpful at times when the child gets the remedy he or she needs. At other times it misses the mark completely. Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've read it. lioracc wrote: > > There was a whole issue of Mothering Magazine dedicated to alternative > cures to Autism. Amy Lansky wrote something quite amazing there. > > (http://www.mothering.com/newsletter/press-release-feb.html > <http://www.mothering.com/newsletter/press-release-feb.html>) it's just > a promotional for the magazine. > > " Amy Lansky first heard about homeopathy in the pages of Mothering and > she intuitively knew that the healing art could help her son Max. > After a series of several remedies, the symptoms of Max's autism > entirely disappeared. Lansky was so astounded by her son's > transformation that she gave up her career as a computer scientist to > become a homeopath herself. She went on to write about her experience > in Impossible Cure, one of the top-selling books in the US on homeopathy. " > > She wrote a book called " Impossible Cure " and also I found an online > article here (http://www.homeopathysnc.org/homeopathy_and_autism.htm > <http://www.homeopathysnc.org/homeopathy_and_autism.htm>) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 As a comment on chelation, it is certainly useful for getting the metals out if used wisely but it never addresses the underlying problem of why the child was pre-disposed to be affected by vaccines in this way when others weren't, or why they are unable to excrete metals when others do. This is the area that homeopathy is so good at working in - the correct remedy gets deep enough to treat at an energetic level where the underlying weakness or susceptibility is that allowed these problems to occur. Unless you eventually get to this level a child may have the metals removed but still be predisposed to a range of other problems through life that this susceptibility sets them up for. I have seen a number of children in my practice who have had the metals removed by chelation only to end up in the same situation a year or two later because, for whatever reason, they are still unable to excrete them naturally. I also have other children in my practice where the parents have not known about or used chelation and HMA still show falling levels of metals with the correct remedy. And this is the important point - the correct remedy or remedies are needed and this is often a process of: 1. prescription 2. interpretation of response to guide the next prescription (exactly the same,or different potency, different number of doses, or different remedy altogether) 3. prescription 4. interpretation of response to guide the next prescription (exactly the same,or different potency, different number of doses, or different remedy altogether) And so this cyclic process continues with the child being moved step by step to overall better health - just not in the one area of falling metals, or reduced yeast, or less dysbiosis, or less behavioural problems - all of these things should be getting better at the same time with treatment by the ONE rather than a combinaton of remedies. Depending on a combination of factors, this process can be startlingly quick or slow and plodding. But improvement from one month to the next should be seen if treatment is going well and not being complicated by too many other interventions. I hope these comments give a better understanding of what is involved with homeopathy and how good treatment can help. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Reynolds wrote: > So many variables....... > > So glad ALA isn't fragile or inconsistent in its utility. > > ALA doesn't care what my relationship is like with health care > professionals.... it just does its thing regardless. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi , Just checking on this - As far as I know, there have been no studies that show that ALA does cross the BBB. The only study that I could find showed that it didn't, though I know you and others have said this was a poorly conducted trial and this may well be so. I know that measuring whether ALA does remove mercury from the brain is not possible without autopsy but perhaps this group could join with other groups to study the outcomes of different methods of chelating. It would seem to me that Andy's protocol makes a lot of sense and is far safer for children but it would be terrific to collect the data on this so the safest method can be used for children. It would also be interesting to have the data on how many parents do successfully chelate their children and see improvements. This area is no less subject to the reporting of success stories only than anywhere else. It would be good to know for certain. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Reynolds wrote: > ALA can cross the blood brain barrier and potentially take metals into > the brain as well as removing them from the brain. > > For this reason a number of people use DMSA or DMPS for a period, before > introducing ALA. > > ALA used in high infrequent doses, ignoring its half life, for a mercury > toxic person could be very harmful, causing redistribution damage, and a > concentration of mercury in organs, including the brain. This can > happen irrespective of if a doctor is supervising or not. In fact many > doctors recommend ALA as an antioxidant for mercury toxic people and > thus make things much worse. > > This is why many of us follow Andy's protocol, to avoid these hazards. > > > <http://www.homeopathy4autism.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 wrote: > > > ===>Extremely valid point, , not to mention that homeopathy is unproven > in it's ability to rid the body of metals, particularly metals in the > cns/brain. I know Andy says it does not, too bad, it's easy enough. Hi , This is not entirely true. As I mentioned in a previous email, I have children in my practice who are not doing biomedical interventions or chelation whose HMA show falling levels after the correct remedy. The remarkable thing about a good prescription is that it can open up many metabolic pathways in an extremely short space of time that are seemingly closed by the presence of heavy metals. I have many cases where children show dramatic improvement in eye contact, interaction, sensory processing, cognition, speech, and behaviour within a few to 20 minutes after taking the remedy (do not think this is what happens to every child because it doesn't but I see it happening with about 30%. If I have made a good prescription significant changes will certainly occur within the first week). Now obviously, the body has not been able to excrete the metals or toxins this rapidly so what is going on? Obviously more is involved with the symptoms of autism than just heavy metal toxicity. For this reason, and I also speak with personal experience regarding my own children, I think homeopathy should be the treatment of choice with autism and other interventions as add-ons as needed rather than the other way around. Again, when the remedy the child needs it has been prescribed it acts with a speed and breadth of action not seen with any other intervention and with complete safety. The devil is in the detail of finding the needed remedy. -- Kind regards, Fran Sheffield Homeopathy Plus! (Information - Remedies - Tutorials) http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au Do No Harm Initiative (Free Information on Homeopathic Immunisation) http://www.d-n-h.org Homeopathy for Autism (Guidelines for Treatment - Search for Practitioners) http://www.homeopathy4autism.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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