Kahya woke up this morning with some eczema on his faces. It is on his corner of his left eye, right eyebrow, right chin, and on both lower arms. It could be from the Blackcurrant ice tea he drank the other day after he finish playing at the PlayMall. Or it could also be from the Elle&Vire YagGo yogurt we tried on these past few days.
I am thinking of going completely Casein Free again for another 2 weeks to see if it will bring improvement to his hyperactivity and frequent tip-toe walking. This is a good link of how to start a Gluten Free Casein Free (GFCF) diet:
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/gfcf-diet/gfcf_diet_10_weeks.htm
What I am afraid of going completely Casein Free is that he will be calcium deficit. I am now supplementing him with 1 tsp of Osteocare which contains Calcium 150mg, Magnesium 75mg, Zinc 3mg, Vit D3 1.9 mcg. But I think I will give it a go starting tomorrow. As of supplement, he is now still on 1/2 tsp CLO from ChildLife and I added 1/2 tsp of Liquid Vitamin C (125mg).
As for Kakak, I am suspecting a Yeast Overgrowth as he is still tip-toe walking despite all the therapy and progress he is making in speech. This is a good link of checklist when something is does not seem quite right:
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/medical/whatisit.htm
Kakak is scheduled to see Dr. Ira on Monday January 7th for his 3-months evaluation. I am hoping to hear some good news. I will also discuss the congestion on his nose and possible yeast overgrowth with advice on good probiotics.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
New Supplement for This Week
Yes! A new supplement regimen for Kahya, he is now taking 1 tsp of Osteocare and 1/2 tsp of ChildLife Cod Liver Oil. I stopped ChildLife Cal/Mag on him since he was developing rashes on his cheeks after the 1st week of use. I really think that we need to do IgG Elisa test on him. Since the prick skin test result only shows that he has major immediate sensitivity to soy while the delayed sensitivity that are actually the cause of his eczema.
The link of description of IgG Elisa is below:
http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/282.cfm
OK, got to get off the computer now as Kakak is nagging me to play a game.
The link of description of IgG Elisa is below:
http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/282.cfm
OK, got to get off the computer now as Kakak is nagging me to play a game.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Fighting Eczema
It was six months ago when Kay had his first eczema case. It started with a rash on his chin, that just got thicker, more red and looks like a clustered of small pimple. I already suspected an allergy reaction when we switched his formula to Pediasure. However, he was gaining a lot of weight and I just put that thought aside. Then it started to get worse right after I tried the vegetarian dinner and switched his milk to soya. The eczema was spreading to all his cheeks and neck.
We brought him to our pediatrician, which ask us to switch the formula to another soy brand and start watching out for Kay's diet. As an allergy sufferer myself, I know how it feels when you have eaten something bad. I am very allergic to fruits, the only fruits that I can eat are oranges, apples, papayas and watermelons. So I weaned him rightaway from my breast since it is more difficult controlling two person's diet instead of one.
Then we played around with different skincare treatment promising to cure eczema. Some has been sucessful, some has not. But with the help of Dr. Syawitri Siregar, we has managed to take control of his eczema. She tested Kay and it turns out that soy give him a positive on skin prick test. The other allergens such as milk, peanuts, dust tested negative.
As of today, the eczema is under control. Kay is off milk and dairy product (on Casein Free diet) and he is also rarely eats wheat (so almost Gluten Free). Skin care includes twice a day shower with Lactacyd and followed rightaway with Decubal lotion for his face and Vaseline for his body. He only eats rice, potato, rice pasta, carrots, beans, beef, salmon, apples, pears and banana. I am putting him on 1/2 tsp Cod Liver Oil for supplement.
We brought him to our pediatrician, which ask us to switch the formula to another soy brand and start watching out for Kay's diet. As an allergy sufferer myself, I know how it feels when you have eaten something bad. I am very allergic to fruits, the only fruits that I can eat are oranges, apples, papayas and watermelons. So I weaned him rightaway from my breast since it is more difficult controlling two person's diet instead of one.
Then we played around with different skincare treatment promising to cure eczema. Some has been sucessful, some has not. But with the help of Dr. Syawitri Siregar, we has managed to take control of his eczema. She tested Kay and it turns out that soy give him a positive on skin prick test. The other allergens such as milk, peanuts, dust tested negative.
As of today, the eczema is under control. Kay is off milk and dairy product (on Casein Free diet) and he is also rarely eats wheat (so almost Gluten Free). Skin care includes twice a day shower with Lactacyd and followed rightaway with Decubal lotion for his face and Vaseline for his body. He only eats rice, potato, rice pasta, carrots, beans, beef, salmon, apples, pears and banana. I am putting him on 1/2 tsp Cod Liver Oil for supplement.
Sensory Processing Disorder
This is a link to a website containing free information and support to parents with child diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID).
http://www.spdbayarea.org/
Here is another link about the importance of Fatty Acids on optimizing brain function, and findings on how children with ADHD, ADD and other neurological maladies often is caused by defficiency in fatty acids.
http://www.diannecraft.org/FattyAcidsArticle.html
http://www.spdbayarea.org/
Here is another link about the importance of Fatty Acids on optimizing brain function, and findings on how children with ADHD, ADD and other neurological maladies often is caused by defficiency in fatty acids.
http://www.diannecraft.org/FattyAcidsArticle.html
Monday, December 10, 2007
My children supplementation program
Kahya is now taking 1 tsp of Calcium/Magnesium and 1/2 tsp of Cod Liver Oil both by Child's Life. He started the CLO on Sunday December 3rd and Cal/Mag on Friday Dec 7th.
Nugra is now taking 1 tbsp of Calcium/Magnesium, 1 tsp of Cod Liver Oil both by Child'sLife, 1 tsp of Becombion Plus and 1 tsp of UltraGreen Juice by Natural Farm.
Kahya is still off milk and I can really see the difference on how calm he is now. No more screaming just to get my attention. No more spinning and bumping himself all around the room. More eye contact.
As for Kakak, he is just so superb. Talking all the time, both English and Indonesia. I am very very pleased. He is having a playdate tomorrow with Torrents at his place. Torrents and Kakak shares the same room at Sensory Integration therapy.
By the way I realy want to buy this book "Optimum Nutrition for your Child's Mind" by Patrick Holford.
Nugra is now taking 1 tbsp of Calcium/Magnesium, 1 tsp of Cod Liver Oil both by Child'sLife, 1 tsp of Becombion Plus and 1 tsp of UltraGreen Juice by Natural Farm.
Kahya is still off milk and I can really see the difference on how calm he is now. No more screaming just to get my attention. No more spinning and bumping himself all around the room. More eye contact.
As for Kakak, he is just so superb. Talking all the time, both English and Indonesia. I am very very pleased. He is having a playdate tomorrow with Torrents at his place. Torrents and Kakak shares the same room at Sensory Integration therapy.
By the way I realy want to buy this book "Optimum Nutrition for your Child's Mind" by Patrick Holford.
Book Review
I bought 2 books recently in order to understand better about Sensory Processing Disorder and to look for non-medical treatment.
The first book is called "Out of Sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz. This is by far the best book in explaining sensory integration problem. It has different sections with typical case of children with tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular hipo and/or hipersensitivity. Each section start with comparison of kids with sensory problem to kids without sensory problems. Afterwards, the author include a checklist and suggestion of sensory diet suitable for the sensory profile.
The second book is "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies" by Kenneth Bock MD. I don't like this book simply because I think the author is too harsh on giving his anti-vaccination opinion. The example of the little boy whose "soul was taken" after the MMR vaccination is so scary that I began to doubt my decision on vaccinating both my children. If the reader is looking for medical and biomedical intervention than this is the book since it gives lengthy detail on nutritional, supplementation and medication therapy. The book also have a dedicated section on "Healing Program" which is a very complete article to be discuss with reader's care provider.
The first book is called "Out of Sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz. This is by far the best book in explaining sensory integration problem. It has different sections with typical case of children with tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular hipo and/or hipersensitivity. Each section start with comparison of kids with sensory problem to kids without sensory problems. Afterwards, the author include a checklist and suggestion of sensory diet suitable for the sensory profile.
The second book is "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies" by Kenneth Bock MD. I don't like this book simply because I think the author is too harsh on giving his anti-vaccination opinion. The example of the little boy whose "soul was taken" after the MMR vaccination is so scary that I began to doubt my decision on vaccinating both my children. If the reader is looking for medical and biomedical intervention than this is the book since it gives lengthy detail on nutritional, supplementation and medication therapy. The book also have a dedicated section on "Healing Program" which is a very complete article to be discuss with reader's care provider.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
The Playground
Went to The Playground at Kemang this afternoon. Got a full 60 minutes of total body workout for Kakak and Kay. Kakak is definitely better at his vestibular system. He crossed the high beam, walking with one hand holding on mine. This was the boy who 3 months ago crossed the high bridge by crawling.
As for Kay, he did not seem to like the swing now. This is quite strange, since on Jade's birthday party he was loving it so much. Well well now... no reason to become paranoid... But anyway I have started Kay on the 1/2 tsp CLO diet as of today. And if no eczema return, I will add up the Cal/Mag and vitamin C for him.
Kakak is also very talkative now. He likes to start talking about the direction whenever we are going out. "Which path Ma?"...."We turn left or right"... "Go straight Mama?".... "Is this your office Mama?"...."What color is your office Ma?".... hehehehe..... I am sooo relief...it took a very long and hard way to get into this... And I am planning to the best that I can so that he does not need anymore therapy by grade school.....
As for Kay, he did not seem to like the swing now. This is quite strange, since on Jade's birthday party he was loving it so much. Well well now... no reason to become paranoid... But anyway I have started Kay on the 1/2 tsp CLO diet as of today. And if no eczema return, I will add up the Cal/Mag and vitamin C for him.
Kakak is also very talkative now. He likes to start talking about the direction whenever we are going out. "Which path Ma?"...."We turn left or right"... "Go straight Mama?".... "Is this your office Mama?"...."What color is your office Ma?".... hehehehe..... I am sooo relief...it took a very long and hard way to get into this... And I am planning to the best that I can so that he does not need anymore therapy by grade school.....
Safeyya Mahatis Simanjuntak
I am officially the proudest aunt in the whole world. My newborn niece was born in Houston on December 1st, 2007 at 12.04pm, measuring 7.3lbs and 21 inches. Mom told me that she has a head full of thick black hair. Could not wait to see the pictures :)
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