Life With Sterling: Living And Learning With A
Very Special Child © Shirley Robinson
A Presentation at the Lanterman Regional Center in Los
Angeles, November 1996
I am pleased to have this opportunity to share with you the story about
my son Sterling. At last month's meeting, Dr. Yetenekian had an interesting
discussion on how to cope with children with developmental disabilities.
He told us about children who had achieved a certain level of development
and who may be displaying behavior problems. Sterling's situation is different
from these children in that for a long time I had
a child who could not achieve even the lowest level of normal development.
His neurological damage had left him blind and unable to function at any
level, other than breathing, eating, and sleeping. In addition to this,
he also suffered from severe health problems. Therefore, our main goal
and focus with regard to Sterling has always been to find ways to bring
life into him, to stimulate him, to sharpen his senses and his awareness
and to try to improve his health (when I say "our" or "we", I'm
always referring to my husband and I.)
During this presentation, I will tell you a little about Sterling's
birth, and I will explain to you the nature of his disabilities and health
problems. You will learn about the dramatic improvement that he experienced
over the years despite ongoing negative medical prognosis. I will also
describe to you how we have adapted our lives and our home to meet Sterling's
very special needs. Our lives with Sterling has been a most incredible
experience of mutual growth and learning on the job. Therefore, I have
titled this presentation "Life with Sterling: living and learning with
a very special child"
Sterling was born in 1979, a full term 7 1/2 lb. baby. He is our only
child. My pregnancy was uncomplicated and I had planned to give birth to
my baby at home, unfortunately due to complications, it just didn't work
out as we had planned. When I arrived in the hospital, I insisted to have
a natural, drugless
delivery and as soon as our baby was born, the doctor laid him on my
stomach and gave my husband the scissors to cut the umbilical cord.
We would not allow the nurses to take our baby away to the nursery room
as is routinely done in hospitals, because we felt that a baby's place
after birth belonged in his mother's arms, at the warmth of its mother's
bosom, and not alone in lifeless crib. We felt it was important to preserve
an uninterrupted closeness between mother and baby which is necessary in
establishing vital bonding. So I kept my baby on my stomach or at my side
all the time, until we were discharged from the hospital 24 hours later.
We also didn't allow our baby to be circumcised as it is routinely done
in the US hospitals because we believe that it is a barbaric act
against an innocent and helpless newborn. Studies have demonstrated that
the "hygienic" aspect of a circumcised penis is a myth. (learn
more about the torture of unanaesthetized infant undergoing circumcision
in modern hospitals)
None of the doctors or nurses at the hospital had noticed anything wrong
with Sterling, even though there were already signs that something was
not quite right. The first clue that something was wrong with our baby
was that I could not wake him up to get him to feed. He appeared to be
sleeping deeply, in actuality I think that he was in a state of semi-unconsciousness.
As I was desperate to get him some nourishment, I turned for help to the
La
Leche League organization which is a support group for nursing mothers.
They advised me to manually extract some of my milk (colostrum
) and to feed my baby with an eye dropper. I followed their advice and
for 2 days I was able to feed him a little of my milk with an eye dropper.
Eventually Sterling began to nurse on his own. But there was something
wrong in the way he was nursing. He was unable to suck properly and had
difficulty holding on to the nipple. It would have probably been easier
for Sterling to nurse at a bottle, but I was reluctant to extract my milk
or to give him formula. We believed that while cow milk is fine for calves,
my milk would be best for my baby. Despite the problems I persevered with
a lot of patience and special nursing positions and continued to breastfeed
my baby for 3 years. It wasn't until a few months later that we learned
that Sterling's difficulties with nursing was caused by the fact that he
was spastic
and had poor coordination reflexes.
When Sterling was 6 weeks old, we began to wonder why he wasn't showing
an interest in making eye contact with us or looking at objects. Our pediatrician
and specialists at children's hospital ran a number of tests on him. They
informed us that Sterling was cortically
blind,
and that he would most likely be blind for the rest of his life. They also
told us that our son would also be a vegetable and recommended to us that
we would be better off to place our baby in an institution, and get on
with our lives. At first, we were shocked and devastated by their prognosis,
but we never gave in or gave up. We decided to get opinions from other
experts and to do our own research on cortical blindness and brain-injury.
None of the medical experts could determine the cause of his condition.
There was speculation that he may have suffered a massive brain hemorrhage
or a stroke at birth, and/or that he may have suffered from congenital
brain malformation during the gestation period.
At 3 months, Sterling began to experience seizures and severe constipation.
He was placed on an anti-convulsive medication, Phenobarbital. This was
extremely frustrating to me because I didn't like drugs and I was very
concerned about its side- effects. We were desperate and determined to
find help for our son and for the next few months, we took our baby from
one medical specialist to another and he was subjected to endless medical
tests. Unfortunately no medical answers or solutions were offered to help
him and the prognosis about his condition remained very negative. Medical
experts patiently explained to us that damaged or injured brain cells do
not regenerate or heal. We were told time after time that Sterling would
remain blind and a vegetable the rest of his life. But we just wouldn't
give up hope, and we continued to search for more help.
 When
Sterling was about 5 months old, we learned about a controversial therapy
program which claimed to produce good results with brain injured children.
This sensory stimulation program (the patterning) which was to be done
at home by parents and volunteers consisted of simple, yet extensive series
of repeated exercises. The purpose of this therapy was to simply stimulate
the brain and to train healthy brain cells to take over the function of
the damaged cells. At first we were skeptical about this program, but after
reading ''What
To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child' we decided to go ahead and try
it on Sterling. We felt that we had nothing to loose and everything to
gain. (The author of that book, Glen Doman, is also the founder of The
Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia)
We took Sterling to the institute's sister organization 'Help
For Brain Injured Children' (HBIC) in La Habra, CA for
a consultation with Dr. Bob Doman (Glen Doman's brother) and Dr. Spitz,
the neurologist from the Institute in Philadelphia. We were relieved that
Dr. Spits and Dr. Doman did not recommend surgery for Sterling and they
offered us a hopeful prognosis.
When Sterling started the program he was 6 months old. He was blind,
he was unable to hold his head up or to sit, he had no muscle tone and
no coordination, and he continued to experience difficulty nursing. In
addition, we also found out that he had very poor tactile feelings, meaning
that his skin sensitivity to touch was very low. At 6 months Sterling was
still functioning at the level of a newborn, in other words, he was
doing nothing more than sleeping or nursing all the time.
I don't think that I have time today to discuss the details of this
therapy program, and this is not really the focus of this presentation
anyway. So I'm going to move along and just tell you about the results.
 One
month after I started Sterling on this program I noticed something unusual
about him. He seemed to be smiling directly at me. At first I thought I
was imagining things. I couldn't believe that he was able to see after
only one month on this program. This was like a miracle! But it was true,
those big, beautiful eyes were focusing on me, and he was actually making
eye contact with me! He also began to play with his hands by flipping his
fingers repeatedly in front of his eyes.
Sterling
at 8 or 9 months old
To see Sterling recover his vision so quickly gave me the encouragement
to hope for more miracles. So for the next 18 months I diligently continued
to do the therapy with him. I have to admit that the long hours spent in
doing the program with Sterling was very hard work, both for me and for
him. But it paid off because Sterling made tremendous progress in the development
of his muscle tone and motor control. Of course, Sterling is not walking
or talking and he is still obviously very delayed in his overall development,
but he his certainly far from being a vegetable as some doctors had predicted
he would be. In fact, Sterling learned many important skills on this program.
 He
has acquired the ability to sit on his own and he can pull himself onto
his knees. He has also learned to use his hands to grasp objects and play
with them, and he can finger feed on rice cakes. But I think that his biggest
achievement on this program, other than the recovery of his vision, is
that he has gained mobility skills. However, Sterling does not move
his body as most children do. Instead of learning to crawl or creep like
a regular toddler, which Sterling is unable to do because of weakness in
his arms and legs, he has learned to move his body in a most peculiar way:
he simply rolls on himself. In this fashion, he has gained precious
independence and enjoys traveling all over the apartment as he pleases.
Its
amazing to me to witness how a child can learn to compensate for his disabilities
and overcome his weakness.
The
patterning slide board was used to teach 12 month old Sterling to crawl.
Sterling is hypotonic, meaning that he has floppy muscle tone. Developmentally,
he still performs at the level of about a 9 month old baby and he requires
the same care and attention as an infant. Like a toddler, he expresses
his joy by squealing and screaming and for those who are not familiar with
him, these sounds may appear as though he was crying or having a tamper
tantrum. But just one good look at his face will show only a big shining
smile or an expression of happiness.
Despite the fact that Sterling is a teenager now, there are no more
discipline issues with him than there are for a 9 month old infant. What
Sterling needs more than anything, is plenty of tender loving care, and
a safe and stimulating environment. Sterling has a very sweet and happy
disposition. I have never seen him being angry or having a tamper tantrum.
At home he is always babbling and smiling. Sterling is like a living doll.
In the process of helping Sterling on this therapy program, I learned
that no matter how serious an injury or a health situation may be, we
all have tremendous recuperative power. We should never give up
hope, no matter how desperate a situation in life may be or how negative
a medical prognosis is. I also learned to not succumb to despair or stay
victim of any given circumstances! With a positive attitude and determination
and with lots of love and patience miracles do occur.
 The
Family Bed
Now I'd like to tell you a little about our Family Bed. But before
I do so, I need to explain to you about how life was for me when I was
a baby. I was born in the late forties and at that time, in the Western
world mothers followed unnatural and rigid standards in the care of their
infants. For example, as  a
baby, I was left to sleep in a crib in a room by myself. When I cried no
one was allowed to pick me up or attend to me for fear of "spoiling" me.
The feeding and care of babies in those days, ran similar to a strict military
schedule, with the same lack of human warmth. As a young child, I also
sadly witnessed my younger siblings being subjected to the same tragic
treatment. We were raised by the rod and the whip at the hand of our mother.
When Sterling was born, I was determined to care for my child with warmth
and love in the most natural setting as possible. I have always admired
how babies are cared for and loved in the 3rd world.
The
Family Bed concept is a lifestyle that promotes closeness and emotional
warmth between parents and children and children are welcomed to sleep
with their parents at night. I learned about this concept at the breasfeeding
support group and by reading a book titled "The Family Bed".
(photo
taken in Nov '93 - 14 year old Sterling in the family bed with Shirley,
looking at himself in the mirror.)
The family bed played a very, very important role in the care of
Sterling, and continues to be an integral part of his life to this day.
In addition of promoting bonding between us and Sterling, this lifestyle
also significantly reduced stress in our lives.
For several years, when Sterling was still unable to move his body,
the most comfortable place to keep him day or night was at my side in our
bed. This arrangement was very comforting and relaxing to both me and Sterling.
He felt very secure and contented to be next to his mommy all the time,
and I was able to watch TV in bed, or to study, or to simply rest as much
as I needed to. The other reason we choose to have Sterling sleep with
us was because he was prone to violent, life threatening seizures
which occurred mostly during sleep time.
Note: If I had known
about Transfer Factor at the time, I think it may
have helped Sterling's seizures. - Testimonial from Nanci Mikels
about her son who suffered from seizures: "At the age of 2 yrs. I had
a healthy boy. When he turned 29 month old, Josh had a seizure which
put him in the hospital and we found out he had Hydrocephalus
and so they put a shunt
in his head at that time. From then on, Josh was in the hospital a lot.
He had seizures, and he always threw up and suffered with pain of
migraine headaches. The vomiting was possibly also from the mal-functioning
of the shunt. The shunt was revised at age 7. When he turned 9 when we
heard about Transfer Factor. We gave him the recommended dosage for the
Transfer
Factor Classic, which is 3 per day. Within 2 months his seizures
had reduced and vomiting had stopped and he only had to go to the hospital
once within those two months. He had gone to the hospital in a ambulance
every month from age 29 months until he started taking Transfer Factor
but between that time and now, age 12, he has not been in the hospital
and does not throw up. It has amazed us how Transfer Factor changed his
life. At age 11 we added the Transfer
Factor Kids Chewables. The Transfer
Factor Tri-Factor Formula became available when he was 9 and we gave
him 2 in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m., working up to 6 a day. He is
now 12 and he takes: 3 TF Advanced in the a.m. and 3 in the p.m. He also
takes the RioVida
juice on some days. He sleeps well at night now. His disposition is
good, he is definitely a happy kid." Nanci Mikels - Email
address: nancimikels @ aol.com - Telephone : 503-492-2067
(click here for information how to purchase Transfer
Factor in countries around the world)
 We
ha to be close to Sterling at all times to immediately help him breathe
and give him assistance during the seizure attack. I have always been very
protective of my baby and I never felt safe unless he was close to me all
the time. Our family bed is large and very comfortable. It is made simply
of 2 double mattresses placed side by side and it stands low to the floor
without a frame. When Sterling gained mobility and wanted to move about
in the apartment, he learned to roll off the bed onto the thick carpeted
floor without hurting himself. And to this day, Sterling continues to spend
a lot of time relaxing or napping in bed with me while I work on my laptop
computer or watch TV. This past year Sterling has become much more active
and independent and he no longer sleeps with us at night. He has comfortably
graduated from the family bed to his own little bed next to our bedroom.
His seizure activities have diminished and he requires less attention.
Occasionally, I still have to get up in the middle of the night to help
him through a seizure or discomfort. However, during daytime, he and I
continue to spend a lot of quiet time together in the family bed.
Seizure
Recovery testimonial:
"My sons have been taking
Marine Phytoplankton. My 11 year old has been in a special needs school
for the last 3 years, due to severe memory loss caused from seizures.
Since taking Marine Phytoplankton my son no
longer needs to take medication and his memory is as good as it ever was.
In September he will be able to go back to his regular community school.
I can't believe how he feels about himself. As a mother you don't know
what it is like to see the life come back in your child's eyes, and watch
his self-esteem get better. He tells numerous people about Marine Phytoplankton
and its web-site and the video they should watch. He loves what the product
has done for himself as well as the family. My other son, who is 8 years
old has been diagnosed since birth with epilepsy, autism, ADHD, tourettes,
and more. He was using 5 different medications a day and it was a struggle
to get him to function. People were scared of him. He would never get invited
to birthday parties or sleepovers. He had a very aggressive nature, he
could only sleep 2 hours at a time, he was wetting the bed and was 15 pounds
underweight. After 6 weeks of taking Marine Phytoplankton he is now medication
free, which is amazing! He has been in a special needs school since he
was 3 years old. His teacher cannot believe the difference in his behavior
in such a short amount of time. The boy that always struggled, just received
3 A's, 2 B's and 1 C on his final report card. He is now sleeping through
the night, no longer wets the bed and his weight is now up to normal. Everybody
is noticing the dramatic change and is asking what has happened. All we
can say is Marine Phytoplankton and hand them a brochure. I had tears in
my eyes when he got invited to a birthday party and his first sleepover
recently. Life cannot be better when you see your children live happy and
peaceful lives. Words cannot express the gratitude I have. Thank you Marine
Phytoplankton for giving us peace and well-being. Before Marine Phytoplankton
the cost of the medications for the 3 of us was $800 per month!" R. R.
Dr.
Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a
wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll,
enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains
optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.
Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation. more about marine
phytoplankton's healing power
NOTE:
If I had known about the marine phytoplankton
20 years ago, and given these to Sterling, I think it would have made a
huge difference in his health and well being. Shirley
Because of his health condition and other issues, we choose to homeschool
Sterling. Everyday at home, we implemented a sensory stimulation program
(devised by Help For Brain Injured Children
(HBIC)) and we spent hours patiently teaching Sterling various skills.
Using food as a motivational tool
When Sterling was just a couple of years old, and still unable to hold
his head up or move his body in any fashion, I used food as part of his
sensory stimulation program to motivate and stimulate his developmental
skills. For example, I stopped feeding him in a high chair and instead,
I put him on his stomach on the floor to feed him. When he wanted to eat,
he had to lift his head up long enough to allow me to slip a spoon of food
into his mouth. With time, his neck muscle tone improved and he learned
to hold his head up. In the same fashion food was used to motivate and
to teach him to roll over and eventually to crawl as he learned to move
his body on the floor inch by inch toward his food. Finally in the same
manner he also learned to sit up on his own.
Feeding Time - Finger Feeding
Sterling is too big now to sit in a high chair and he doesn't sit at
a table to eat. Instead, he eats his meal seated in a corner of the kitchen
floor, or sometimes he prefers to lay flat on his back on the floor to
eat. I let him decide which way he likes best. Sterling suffers from digestive
problems and he eats a simple diet of vegetarian foods.
Sterling likes to finger feed on rice-cakes. I encourage him to finger
feed because it provides him with important small motor exercises and helps
improve his hand-eye coordination. However, Sterling has a problem with
finger feeding, because he does not understand how to hold on to his rice
cake. As soon as he takes a bite, he compulsively opens his fingers and
drops the rice cake onto the floor. Naturally, it is not possible for me
to keep giving him the rice cake back over and over again. The only way
to resolve this problem in a way that permits Sterling to eat all the rice
cakes he wants any time he likes is to maintain a good supply of rice-cakes
on the kitchen floor at all times. It isn't good enough to keep just one
or two rice cakes on the floor for him because he does not understand how
to visually locate where the rice cakes have fallen, although sometimes
he tries to feel with his hand like a blind person, but he often misses
locating the rice cake. We found that the best answer to this problem is
to simply keep a bunch of rice cakes on the kitchen floor all the time.
With so many rice cakes all around him, Sterling can easily locate one
and grab it.
 Mirrors
and Dolls
As I mentioned earlier, Sterling was born blind and he recovered his
vision at about 7 months of age, after receiving intensive special visual
stimulation therapy at home for one month. Eventually, Sterling obtained
excellent vision and he used his sight to play with objects, however, he
rarely looked at people or paid any attention to them. This made me believe
that he might be autistic but experts reassured me that he wasn't autistic,
only that he was very shy.
1995
- 16 year old Sterling kneeling over the coffee table, looking at himself
in the mirror.)
 To
help Sterling overcome his extreme shyness and to improve his confidence
level I got the idea to hang a lot of mirrors and dolls on every walls
in our apartment, including the kitchen and the bathroom. Wherever he goes
Sterling always finds himself surrounded by mirrors and dolls. At the beginning,
he ignored the dolls and his own image in the mirror but gradually he began
to timidly make brief eye contact and eventually began to smile and even
babble with the dolls and with his own reflection in the mirror. In time,
he gradually developed a fascination with his own image. He'll grab a mirror
and bring it close to his face and press his lips on it to kiss himself.
Now I constantly hear him babbling and giggling with his own little bad
self and he also likes to watch himself eat rice cakes in front of the
mirror.
June
1999- 20 year old Sterling "chatting" with a neighbor
His interaction with the dolls and his own image have raised Sterling's
awareness and confidence level and helped improve his eye contact with
people. He is still shy, but he seems to have more self-assurance and when
he feels well he will respond and interact with someone who says hello
to him. I have to mention that despite his extreme shyness toward strangers,
Sterling has always demonstrated a great deal of interest and affection
toward his father. For example, I remember when he was just a few months
old and still blind, he used to always turn his head toward the sound of
his daddy's voice and smile. Perhaps he remembered the sweet little nothing
chats that his daddy used to have with him through my abdomen when I was
pregnant.
 The
Living Room
Despite his disabilities, Sterling is a very active and independent
child, and he loves his freedom of mobility that he is accustomed to. We
have always encouraged Sterling to exercise his body as much as possible
on the floor and he is always free to travel anywhere he likes in the apartment.
He has never been restricted in a playpen or a crib. As I explained earlier,
Sterling never learned to crawl or creep because of weakness in his arms
and legs, instead, he learned to move his body by rolling on himself. To
protect him from hurting himself, we have cleared the center of our living
room from most furniture items except for a sofa and a coffee table. Sterling
is using the coffee table as a "pull up" exercise bench. We have even glued
a toy and a mirror on top of the coffee table to encourage him to lift
his body up on his knee to reach for the toy and the mirror.
Nov
'94 - 15 year old Sterling with Shirley) - July 1995,
16 y old Sterling exercizing muscle tone over coffee table.
Sterling's Digestive problems
 Sterling
has suffered from poor digestive process his entire life. For years we
consulted with several medical specialists and Sterling was subjected to
numerous medical tests bu we never found the cause of his problems nor
a cure. We suspect that the vagus nerve may have been damaged during
his brain injury which in turn is affecting his entire digestive system.
Special diets and feeding plans were developed by dietitians at UCLA to
help put weight on Sterling but that didn't work either.
Putting weight on Sterling, and keeping it on has always been a major
struggle for me and for him. He likes to eat and is always willing to eat
but the problem is that the wrong kind of food or too much food triggers
seizures or vomiting. Early on, when I began introducing solids into his
diet- when he was weaned at the age of 3- I realized that Sterling did
not tolerate animal proteins, fruits or vegetables. The food he tolerates
best consist primarily of grains like millet, amaranth, quinoa, oats, rye
and barley, organic butter, olive oil, flaxoil*,
bee
pollen, Spirulina - kelp - Chlorella and sea
salt. The grains must be well cooked and processed into a puree in
the blender for easier digestion. Scientifically
Established Miracles of Bee Pollen and a testimonal about a severely developmentally
delayed floppy child
* In Feb. 2003, I read an
article from Patricia kane Ph.D.,
The
Neurobiology of Lipids In Autistic Spectrum Disorder, which said "Omega
6 essential fatty acids (in this case the precursor PG1 as evening prim
rose oil) must be repleted and stabilized before omega 3 supplementation
commences". I never gave Sterling evening
primrose oil rich in Omega 6. (Flaxoil is
the omaga 3) I wish I had this information years ago.
To help put weight on him, I also add barley malt, rice syrup and glucose
(Polycose) in his food. Whenever Sterling gets sick with seizures or vomiting
and cannot eat, I resort to use slippery
elm in powder form. When mixed with water (cold, warm or hot water)
slippery elm powder takes on the consistency of a pudding which is highly
digestible and nourishing. To help improve his digestion, I give him a
capsule of enzymes
with each meal and a capsule of friendly digestive bacterias. Lately,
I have also discovered the wonderful healing power of
clay,
particularly, pascalite clay, which provide much needed trace minerals,
improves digestion and detoxifies the system. (Always consult with a physician
before using herbs or other products as they could interfere with anti
seizure or other types of medication.)
NOTE: 2006:
If I had known about the Goji Berry Juice
and the marine phytoplankton juice
20 years
ago, and given these to Sterling, I think it would have made a huge difference
in his health and well being. These juices have been used in the treatment
of atrophic gastritis, weakened digestion due to reduced stomach activity.
SLIPPERY
ELM:
In times of famine, early American settlers used slippery elm as a
survival food. A strengthening, soothing demulcent herb, slippery elm is
ideal for sore, inflamed, ulcerated mucous membranes and wasting disease.
Primary uses:
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Slippery elm can be used by weak or debilitated people as a mild food to
help build up the body. It is especially helpful when no other food can
be kept down. It is a highly nutritive, tonic herbal food and is further
helpful for conditions of tissue deficiency.
-
As a key part of combinations for stomach, bowel and colon sores, ulcers
and inflammation. As a specific for stomach and lung cancer lesions; as
a throat coat and demulcent expectorant for dry sore throats and coughs.
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As the soothing part of a formula or indigestion and gastritis; a soothing
astringent for diarrhea.
Slippery elm is useful in treating digestive conditions with inflamed
mucous membrane linings such as gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, enteritis,
and colitis, where it has a soothing demulcent action. more
about slippery elm---  slippery
elm inner bark powder
Nutrition
and Physical Degeneration
Generational
Consequences of Nutritional Deficiency
There
are many serious consequences of generation after generation having diets
deficient in an element essential for normal development of the nervous
system. In 1996, Laura J. Stevens, of the Department of Foods and Nutrition,
Purdue University, and co-investigators published an extremely important
paper in Physiology and Behavior. The researchers found that boys with
lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their
blood showed more problems with behavior, learning, and health than those
with higher levels of total omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Weston Price
- "If a native abandoned his ancestral eating habits in favor of modern
foods, ill health and dental caries followed. If that same person switched
back to the original eating pattern, however, health returned and the progression
of dental decay stopped and reversed itself. This is perhaps the most uplifting
aspect of Price's work: one can always reverse the trend; there is always
hope. " Learn more
Mom's Stress Issue
Our lifestyle with Sterling may seem strange perhaps to some people.But
we do what we feel is necessary to survive and to make life as comfortable
as possible for all of us. Together, we learned to adapt to a unique and
exceptional situation. Sterling has lived all his life at home with
us and we want him to spend the rest of his life with us. So again, it
is important that we organize our lives with him in a way as to make things
as stress-less, and as harmonious as possible for all of us. I would like
to share with you some of my experience with stress which I endured for
several years after Sterling was born. But most importantly, I'd like to
tell you how I learned to overcome and manage my stress. There were basically
3 main sources of stress in my life:
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I suffered from ongoing sleep deprivation because of Sterling's health
problems.
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My overall state of health was in very poor condition and I was sick most
of the time which made my life miserable.
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I was a victim of negative emotions and attitudes.
Sleep deprivation was a very big issue for me. The pains
and seizures that poor little Sterling experienced kept him, and us, awake
late into the night. When he finally did fall asleep, it was only to be
jerked awake by more pain or seizures at all hours of the night. Our sleep
was constantly interrupted. There came a point, when Sterling was about
5 years old, when I became so tired that I could no longer function normally.
Eventually, I suffered a nervous exhaustion- breakdown.
We had to take immediate action and change our sleeping habits. We decided
that at this point, the priority in the family was for me to get some rest.
And so we resolved that I would sleep by myself, and that Chuck (my husband)
would stay up with Sterling all night. Fortunately Chuck was self employed
and had no problem to change his working schedule from daytime to nighttime
so that he could take care of Sterling at night. We kept this arrangement
for a long time until Sterling's condition and seizure activities improved.
When he was able to sleep better, we started to sleep together again.
As I mentioned earlier, Sterling is sleeping by himself now. He has
grown and matured and has become more active and independent. His seizures
have improved to the point that he no longer requires constant attention
and care during the night. So for me, sleep deprivation is the exception
now, rather than the rule. And I'm happy to say that over the hump in that
regard.
Health Condition: My poor state of health was another
tremendous source of stress for me. I had very little energy because my
body was unhealthy and overweight as a result of bad eating habits. I suffered
from a wide variety of chronic ailments such as allergies, repeated infections,
horrendous back aches which totally debilitated me, and I had recurring
huge cysts in my breast. I experienced only temporary relief from the cortisone
and antibiotics which I had been taking or a very long time, but which
unfortunately caused severe side effects. By the time that Sterling had
turned two, my breast was in such bad shape that the doctors recommended
that I undergo a mastectomy (surgery to remove the breast). I refused to
go along with their program, because I just didn't believe in surgery.
Nevertheless, I was compelled to try to improve my overall health for the
sake of Sterling, because more than anything, I wanted to be there for
him for many more years to come. I was advised by Sterling's pediatrician
to consult with a Naturopath and a Homeopath (doctors of alternative medicine.)
I knew little about natural, holistic health and even less about homeopathy
but I trusted her and followed her advice. Available
natural herbal products and and more information for stress issues
.Holistic Health,
specifically homeopathic medicine and
natural
diet, had a major impact on my life and
turned
my health around to 180 degrees!
First of all, my health improved in all areas. Breast surgery
was no longer required because the cysts in my breast went into remission
and never came back. As my immune system improved, I became naturally healthier
and the other symptoms I mentioned earlier eventually cleared up without
any further use of prescription drugs. My energy level increased and I
noticed that I was better able to function and to deal with stress. I was
calmer and felt happier with my life. I was thrilled with my looks too,
because as a result of my new natural diet I had dropped 60 pounds in 3
months effortlessly - learn more about my health recovery.
Finally, the third source of stress in my life originated from emotional
factors. Anxiety and worry were big issues for me, especially during the
first few years of Sterling's life. I constantly worried and feared for
my baby's very survival. Each time I watched him experience one of those
horribly violent  seizures
which impeded his breathing, I feared that he might not make it through.
It is hard for a helpless mother to watch her baby in so much pain.
Fortunately, Sterling is doing much better now. The frequency and severity
of his seizure activity has diminished and he is able to eat, sleep and
function much better. The improvement of his seizure activity was the result
of a carefully monitored diet, as well a herbal and homeopathic treatments
and the selection of the right medication. During moments of discouragement
my husband was always a great source of support for me. He had little tolerance
for negative attitude, and he patiently taught me how to maintain a positive
outlook and keep hope alive no matter how desperate things appeared to
be. He taught me that I have the power within me to react to any situation
with positive and constructive thoughts rather than fear, worry or any
other destructive thinking. I also learned to go with the flow and take
one day at the time. I tried to accept the things that I could not change
and continued to try to change the things that I could.
(photo
taken in Nov '93 - 14 year old Sterling with Shirley on a swing)
The love we have for Sterling carried us to the top of the mountain.
We made Sterling the center piece of our lives, because he was so innocent
and helpless, he had so many problems and he needed us more than anything
in the world. Some people think that we have given up, or sacrificed a
lot from our lives for Sterling. But what we have done for our child
in all those years, we don't consider as a sacrifice, rather we see it
as an investment, in both him, and us as well. Sterling is not and never
has been a burden for us, quite to the contrary. He is our precious little
treasure.
Sterling has brought so many blessings into my life. If it hadn't been
for him, I would have probably stayed with my old ways of life and old
belief system and I would have missed out on challenging learning experiences
and new opportunities. Because you see, I feel that if it hadn't been for
Sterling, I would probably never have discovered
homeopathic medicine and holistic
healing, and I would not have been motivated to change
my diet and improve my health. I was so impressed with the results
I obtained with my health that as a natural evolution, I decided to learn
more about holistic healing by reading a lot of books. The great thing
about my home studies is that it was done in a very relaxed manner, at
my own pace, with Sterling by my side in bed, most of the time.
When a member of my family becomes sick or injured, they seldom need
to see a doctor, because I have the know-how to treat them at home with
effective, safe and natural remedies. (And I would like to add at this
point, that anyone can have access to this information and can easily learn
how to practice natural medicine at home. There are also short homeopathic
study courses available for lay people or beginners. Courses info can be
obtained from The
National Center for Homeopathy (phone # 703 548-7790)
Also, my fascination with the healing power of
natural foods ignited in me the desire to want to learn to grow my
own food, without the use of pesticides or chemicals. In 1987 my rooftop
garden won the New American Garden Contest Special Merit Award from the
National Gardening Association, and the National
Gardening Magazine featured an 6 page article on my container garden.('Up
on The Roof' - April 1988 issue - and also in the Futurist Magazine- 'Gardens
in the Sky' March-April 1993).For 8 years I grew a wide variety
of fruits and vegetables such as grapes, corn, apples, bananas, cabbages,
blackberries and much much more. Everything was grown entirely in containers
on the rooftop of my Hollywood apartment building. By the 5th year, my
container garden produced over 1 1/2 ton (or 1500 pounds) per year of organically
grown fruits and vegetables.
But the best thing about my garden was that Sterling was never very
far away from me. If he was not in the garden with me, then he was just
a few flight of stairs away taking a nap in our apartment. My husband would
call me from our apartment window to let me know when Sterling had just
awakened from his nap and needed me back home.
 In
1995 another great opportunity knocked at my door because of my commitment
to homeopathic medicine. A grateful retired school teacher and computer
consultant offered to teach me how to use a computer as a trade off for
the successful results she achieved with my homeopathic treatments. At
first I hesitated to accept her offer because computers intimidated me
and even frightened me. Also I didn't think I was smart enough to learn
about those machines. But the opportunity was too good to pass, so I went
ahead and got myself a laptop. I was surprised to discover how easy it
is actually to learn to use a computer. The teacher taught me the rudiment
of using a computer and word processing. Unfortunately, the teacher didn't
have enough tech knowledge to teach me the internet and website publishing
business so I learned at home on my own, with the help of various phone
tech supports like AOL, Netscape. With the word processor I have learned
to truly enjoy writing. I write articles on homeopathy, on nutrition, on
holistic veterinary medicine, and of course I also write articles about
Sterling. And again, for me, the best thing about working with a laptop
is that I can take it in bed with me, and write to my heart's content or
surf the web while Sterling is happily playing, relaxing or napping right
by my side. My life with Sterling has been that of an extraordinary experience
of love, mutual growth, and overcoming challenges together. This is why
I have titled this presentation "Life with Sterling: living and learning
with a very special child".
In concluding this presentation, I'd like to say again, that despite
his disabilities, we think that Sterling is the most precious gift that
life has ever given us. And despite the difficulties and the stress that
we experienced because of the circumstance of his neurological condition,
Sterling has brought more joy into our lives than we ever thought possible.
He is our true little blessing.
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Note: I can't remember
a time in my life, prior to Sterling's birth, when I wasn't struggling
with failing health. I was overweight, suffered from chronic fatigue and
my health was steadily going down the drain. For years I had been a "junkie"--addicted
to prescription and over the counter drugs. I used oral and topical corticosteroids
for 9 years to suppress my eczema/psoriasis (side effects of corticosteroids).
I grew up on antibiotics for recurring throat infections. I used nasal
decongestions for chronic sinus congestion, and various drugs for chronic
backaches and other health problems. Unfortunately, instead of generating
a cure, the medications merely temporarily suppressed my symptoms, weakened
my immune system, and in the long run made me sicker. I believe that the
combination of a bad diet (toxic foods) and the side effects of the
drugs affected Sterling's brain development in utero and contributed to
his neurological problems. Through Sterling's spiritual guidance I was
led to the light at the end of the tunnel and fully recovered my health
and vitality. Here is the story of my health recovery
Shirley
Author of Holistic
Health Care for People and Animals
Copyright ©1996 - 2008 Shirley . All rights reserved
December 30, 2000 - Goodbye My Love
 On
this day, my adored little angel Sterling has departed from this earthly
plane of existance and returned Home. He stopped breathing peacefully
at home during his naptime sleep. In his death, Sterling looked so beautiful
and so peaceful. Needless to tell you that loosing Sterling was the
worst pain that my husband and I experienced in our entire lives. It was
like loosing part of our own body and soul. But in our sorrow, we
feel eternally grateful for having received this wonderful gift from the
Universe (Sterling) and having had the honor and joy to care for him and
to love him for 21 years. I'm so grateful for the riches and the
wonders he brought to our lives. Everyone says that it is a miracle that
he lived that long. Despite his many health problems, Sterling was a very
happy little boy in the loving environment we provided for him. Sterling
has touched the lives of almost everyone that came into contact with him.
(photo
taken in Nov '98 - 19 year old Sterling )
Received from reverent Michael James, from the PERFECT PRAYER by St.
Francis of Assisi.
Do no stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
From: Jodi Abbinanti
Email: jkabbin@optonline.net
Location: Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Date: February 2005
Shirley- I wanted to thank you for sharing your story about Sterling.
It truly has touched my heart- and changed our lives. My Daughter
Kyli
Margaret is 33 months old. She went through every test imaginable
including a skin/muscle biopsy. Nothing turned up. The good
news is- we don't have a diagnosis - and yet that is frustrating.
Kyli was in the hospital at 11 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 15 months, 16mos,
and finally 18 mos. Around the 6th month mark I came across your
website and ordered Glenn Doman's book "What To Do About Your Brain Injured
Child." I read it - but it took a long time to finish b/c of all
we were going through. After starting the recommended patterning
program and building an incline plane as well as working w/ therapists
etc., I finally attended the course at The Institute for the Achievement
of Human Potential (IAHP) in Dec. 2004. It was amazing. By your story,
I know you read the book but not clear if you took the course.
Needless to say, Kyli is 33 months old and developmentally around 7
months. Since beginning patterning in Aug. 2004, Kyli has increased
her neurological age by 3.7 months (Practically doubled her development
in 4 months!) She too is considered legally blind, and she now is
seeing functionally in the outline perception stage. I could go on
forever about Kyli's story and recent accomplishments. But what I
really wanted you to know is that Sterling's life is a living miracle.
Because you have had the courage to share his story, we are experiencing
tiny miracles every day. I can tell by the way you expressed your
love for Sterling that you understand that I have no idea what tomorrow
brings, but that each day we celebrate the tiny miracles. Sterling's
story is a miracle to us, b/c it lead us to the wonderful resources IAHP
has to offer and we are seeing joyful improvements as a result. I
know Kyli is being watched over by a legion of angels. Often she bursts
out in laughter while in her crib or high chair and I believe the Angels
are telling her jokes. Perhaps Sterling is one of the Angels she
has met along the way. Thank you so much for having the courage to
share what you have learned and to let Sterling's life touch ours.
God Bless you and your family.
 Micah
Lee Rock's Story. When Micah was born his heart stopped beating
and he could not breathe on his own.. The doctors did an x-ray and found
he had a collapsed lung. They removed the free air from his chest cavity
and brought him back to life after at least 30 minutes. Read Micah's story
and watch the video.
The Institutes for the Achievement
of Human Potential Visit
The Institutes® is a free educational organization that serves children
by introducing parents to the field of child brain development. Parents
learn how to enhance significantly the development of their children physically,
intellectually and socially in a oyous and sensible way.
Programs
for Brain-Injured Children
Programs
for Well Children
United States:
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 8801 Stenton Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA 19038 USA Telephone: (215) 233-2050
Fax: 215-233-9312 E-Mail: institutes@iahp.org
Infomation
about the institute in other countries: Brazil, Europe, Japan,
Central and South America
I'd like to express my deep
gratitude to Dr. Paul Fleiss, who was Sterling's pediatrician for over
15 years and took wonderful care of my little angel. Dr. Fleiss is the
author of a delightful book,
"Sweet
Dreams : A Pediatrician's Secrets for Baby's Good Night's Sleep"
A special thanks to Dr.
Kathleen Power, doctor of Applied Kinesiology (neurology/internal disorder)
in Pasadena, California, for donating her time to treat Sterling.
June 2002: I received an email from Viraj
V Kulkarni, the father of a child who sustained brain injury in a car
accident in India. Viraj introduced me to the G.
Therapy, a pioneering treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental
disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Subnormality, Autism, Down Syndrome,
Global Delays, etc., invented by Dr. Gunvant Oswal. Had I known about the
G Therapy a few years ago, when Sterling was still alive, I would most
certainly have flown to India and seen Dr. Oswal with him.
Micah
Lee Rock suffered from lack of oxygen at birth. He is also on the patterning
program. The video and Micah's story are inspiring!
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Resources and support for
families with special children in the US
Our-Kids, Support and Information
for Parents of Children with Disabilities. Send E-mail to: listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu
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our-kids your_name http://www.our-kids.org/
CP Parents, Parents of Children
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cpparent your_name
Family Voices National Office
http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices National Office 1-888-835-5669 (toll-free) E-mail:
kidshealth@familyvoices.org
The Arc of the United States
http://www.thearc.org/
With more than 1,100 affiliated chapters and 140,000 members across the
United States, The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the
United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed
to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their
families. The Arc, with its rich history in advocacy and services, is comprised
of individuals with mental retardation, family members, and professionals
in the field of disability and other concerned citizens. The Arc has adopted
various positions on issues that affect people with mental retardation
and their families, and the organization's mission statement forms the
basis for the organization's activities.
CSHCN-L: The Children with Special
Health Care Needs-ListServ CSHCN-L is a discussion list individuals interested
in the children with special health care needs. CSHCN-L provides the opportunity
to exchange ideas, identify exemplary programs addressing the needs of
children with special health needs and their families, and initiate a dialogue
of the critical issues that need to be identified and articulated to inform
the current debates. To join send an e-mail message to: listserv@ichp.edu
In the body of the message type: subscribe cshcn-l Your Name
bulletin board: http://www.familynetwork.org/wecare/board.html
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Neurological
and Immune Reactive Conditions Affecting Kids
The mercury connection to neurological pervasive developmental disorders(autism,
schizophrenia, dyslexia, ADD, childhood depression, learning disabilities,
OCD, etc.) and developmental immune conditions(eczema, asthma, and allergies)
The incidence of neurotoxic, allergic, and immune reactive conditions
such as autism, schizophrenia, ADD, dyslexia, allergies, asthma, eczema,
psoriasis, childhood diabetes, etc. have been increasing rapidly in recent
years. A recent report by the National Research Council found that 50%
of all pregnancies in the U.S. are now resulting in prenatal or postnatal
mortality, significant birth defects, developmental disabilities or otherwise
chronically unhealthy babies. There has been a similar sharp increase in
developmental disabilities in Canadian children over the last 2 decades,
including learning disabilities and behavioral problems, asthma and allergies,
and childhood cancer. Exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors
appear to be a factor in as much as 28 percent of the 4 million U.S. children
born each year , with 1 in 6 having one of the neurological conditions
previously listed. The U.S. Dept. Of Education indicates that over 5 million
children attending school have neurological related disabilities reported
by state agencies, other than ADD. According to the American Academy of
Pediatrics between 4 to 12 % of all school age children are affected by
ADHD and a similar number have some degree of dyslexia. Studies
indicate that over 60,000 children are born each year with neurodevelopmental
impairments due to prenatal exposure to methyl mercury and two other sources
of mercury exposure appear more common and at higher levels than
this, mercury from vaccines and amalgam dental fillings.
(more on the toxic danger of amalgam
dental fillings)
Transfer
Factors and Your Child's Immune Defense
"Did you know that close to $10 billion was spent on
antibiotics in the U.S. last year? Did you know that many bacteria have
become increasingly resistant to these drugs and that many drugs are outdated
as soon as they are released for use? Have you seen the many articles in
Time and Newsweek (and many medical journals) about the variety of plagues
caused by infectious agents throughout the world? What can we do to protect
ourselves in a safe and natural way against this ever-increasing threat?
Have you had a child or patient who has required multiple drugs to deal
with one or several ear infections? This is how this threat touches our
daily lives. We now have new HOPE . . . literally, hope in a capsule of
Transfer Factor!" David M.
Markowitz, M.D.
David Markowitz, M.D. - "I have now completed a retrospective
study comparing children in our practice who did not use Transfer Factor;
during the same period. 87 children, age 8 months through 9 years, used
Transfer Factor. We found 74% less reported illness and 84% less reported
use of antibiotics. " Thousands of testimonies reinforce these results!
Transfer Factor enhances the immune system. The immune system is the key."
David
Markowitz, M.D. is a general pediatrician for more than 20
years. and a pediatrician in Kennebunk, Maine with a patient base of 4,500
children, is conducting an ongoing retrospective study of patients who
are consuming Transfer Factor. --- Application
of Transfer Factor in pediatrics medicine
Scientifically Established Miracles of Bee Pollen
excerpt from Medical
Miracles of Bee Pollen (Gary Null's website)
A doctor wrote about a five year old child: "This is a severely developmentally
delayed floppy child whose differential includes a structural abnormality
in the brain or a genetic abnormality, some of which may be diagnosed by
chromosome analysis or genetic screen." Parent's tried every possible approach
with no improvement. The Easter Seals Rehab Center listed the child as
"(1) Severe receptive and expressive speech/language delay; (2) Immature
neuromotor functioning; (3) Delay in development of play/cognitive skills;
(4) Questionable hearing acuity/perception; (5) Severe delays in all areas
of development; (6) Severe hypotonia."
Her mother began to give Bee pollen, and slow progress began: lost rag-doll
floppiness, clung to mother when held. Later noted that her eyes fixed
on colorful objects with interest; able to scoot body forward while sitting
on couch; rolled over for the first time; reached with operational arm
for articles; skin color better; able to drink from cup.Improvement continued
onward: Colleen is alert and interested in things around her -- this fact
alone is "medically impossible" -- and is beginning to speak -- she smiles
and laughs, loves hugs and kisses. learn more about
the wonders of bee pollen
Sugar Free Products Alert!
H. J.
Roberts, M.D. "I have observed severe intellectual deterioration
associated with the use of aspartame products (NutraSweet,
Equal,
Spoonful, Canderal, Benevia, etc.) It was usually manifest as great
difficulty in reading and writing, obvious problems with memory and grossly
impaired orientation to time, place and person."
Ralph
Walton, M.D. "Aspartame has a profound effect on mood and cognition....depressed
mood, anxiety, dizziness, panic attacks, nausea, irritability, impairment
of memory and concentration." (Learn about
the Legal class action against aspartame. )
more
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 What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
"Bart Classen, a Maryland
physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly
in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young
children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after
three new childhood vaccines were introduced."
Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential
professional magazines featured articles asking the question: Has the decrease
of infectious diseases in childhood through the mass use of vaccines been
replaced with an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma?
The Economist, a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders
in government, business and public policy, and Science News, a magazine
read by both health care professionals and the general public, explored
the reported links between vaccines and chronic diseases in their November
22, 1997 issues. Learn more about vaccine
and diabetes connection --- asthma and vaccine connection ---
SIDS
and autism and vaccine connection --- "Shaken Baby Syndrome":
the vaccination link
Congressman is calling
for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about the dangers
of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American children.
Congressman
Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to
tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal, and the only
test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis,
and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and
CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains
a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal
that can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Please get informed!Enter
the vaccine information site
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother
to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are we placing our animals
at risk too? Most recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association entitled
"Are We Vaccinating
Too Much?" Read the comments of veterinarians
who
believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
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says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything
one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials
to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental
function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress,
and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties
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 Natural
Immune Booster
In a clinical study, pediatrician,
Dr.
David Markowitz, M.D. reports an 84% reduction in antibiotic use when
children used Transfer Factor. "There is no other product
in a nutritional substance, nor a drug, that has this kind of power and
ability to affect our immune system. With the increase of killer viruses,
mutated germs, super-resistant germs, and food contaminations, our only
hope and defense, must lie within our own immune system." Dr. Rob Robertson,
MD more
The Whole Truth We live in a society where $33 billion
dollars per year is pumped into advertising unhealthy processed foods,
fast foods and junk foods - and a large percentage of that advertising
is aimed right at your kids – and it works. This DVD is for anyone with
an interest in nutrition, wellness, and holistic health. The DVD
is $3.
 Teas
Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
Teas can help fight depression
and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal disorders, regulate
hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent illness, and help
you heal  faster.
Many diseases and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also
be treated naturally with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer,
less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods.
Dr.
Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which
are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other
diseases" More
 "I
am Only A Child"
13 year old Severm Suzuki,
plead for the future of her generation. "Even when we have more than enough,
we are afraid to share." 6
Minute Video
 
A story so heartwarming,
it's unreal! You can never tell what type of impact you may have on another's
life by your actions ... or lack of action. Teddy Stoddard, an emotionally
disadvantaged child, blossomed under the influence of his teacher and went
on to become a successful doctor. Watch
this short movie online
 Alternative
to Ear Tubes Stop
Your Child's Ear Infections Naturally Without Antibiotics
Everything a new mother
needs for a safe, natural journey from pre-conception to birth, and into
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Childhood
Insomnia We all struggle to sleep sometimes and children
are no exception. Sometimes sleep problems become chronic and a pattern
of insomnia sets in. This can cause much frustration for children and their
parents and can even result in relationship difficulties if the problem
is not addressed. If you find yourself struggling to put your child to
sleep night after night, then it is important to do something about it.
Childhood
Anxiety Children are also vulnerable to stress. Some
children suffer from anxiety and shyness and may struggle to adjust to
new situations like school and friendships. Others experience worries about
their safety or have intense fear of the dark, insects, animals or other
creatures.
Natural
Remedy for Bedwetting Bedwetting is common during the
pre-school years and children vary in their ability to control their bladders
at nighttime. It is quite normal for a child under the age of five to wet
the bed occasionally and boys often take longer than girls to become dry
at night. 'Accidents' do happen and should be dealt with kindly and sensitively
in order to prevent emotional problems. Children who wet their beds should
not be punished.
 Natural
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If you want to get kids to eat more vegetables or fruits with the same
enthusiasm they eat french fries or candies, there is a company
that sells delicious dried RAW organically
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else that you stash your snacks filled with these great products. FAQ
 "What
Babies Want" An award winning DVD documentary film that explores
the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children
into the world. The documentary includes groundbreaking information on
early development as well as appearances by the real experts: babies and
families.
 ADD/ADHD
Helping
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In 1996 the World Health Organization warned
that Ritalin over-use has reached dangerous proportions. "The drugging
of children has gotten so out of hand that America is waking up to this.
This is a national catastrophe." Peter R. Breggin M.D Learn
about natural solutions
 Herbal
anti-depressant for children without the side effects of prescription
anti-depressants
 Standard
hospital practice is to place preemie twins in separate incubators to reduce
the risk of infection. That was done for the Jackson girls in the neonatal
intensive care unit at the Medical Center of Central Massachusetts in Worcester.
Suddenly, Brielle went into critical condition. She began gasping for breath,
and her face and stick-thin arms and legs turned bluish-gray. Her heart
rate was way up, and she got hiccups, a dangerous sign that her body was
under stress. Her parents watched, terrified that she might die. Learn
how she was rescued by her twin
Shirley was once a victim
of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who
wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe
that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get
"well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. You can read an account
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New Healing Science of Glyconutrients
What
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Urine
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Toxic
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Detoxification
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and obesity
Tonic
Herbs for Longevity, Rejuvenation, Immunity
Raw
Food and Juice Therapy
Therapeutic
Fasting
Healing
with Herbs and Other Natural Remedies
Water:
the great healer
Clay
Therapy - Our Earth, Our Cure
Bee Pollen:
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Magnesium
Medical Miracles
Marine
plants to enhance health
Profound
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Guide
to natural treatments for Fibromyalgia
Immune
system: the body's defense department
Sunlight
to restore health
Cayenne
Pepper: the great healer
Wheatgrass
juice: nectar of health and rejuvenation
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Earth: Fulvic Acid and Shilajit
Stem
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Transfer
Factor for people and animals
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Freedom: overcoming stress naturally
Overcoming
The Sugar Blues and Getting Off Prozac
Healing
shingles/herpes zoster naturally and rapidly
Flaxseed
Oil The Wonder Healer
Cholesterol
Myth - Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill!
Salt
Deficiency:
the cause of many serious disease
Radiant,
healthy skin: the natural way
Words
Of Wisdom Follow Your Dreams!
Dangers
of Modern Medicine: Iatrogenic Diseases
Healing
asthma: a drugless approach
Alzheimer's
Disease: There is Hope!
Healing
eczema: a drugless approach
Healing
psoriasis: a drugless approach
Parasites
Infections: Symptoms and Natural Treatment (humans and pets)
Basic
Healing Principles
AIDS/HIV/AZT:
truth behind the propaganda
The
bitter truth about nutrasweet
Canola
oil: how toxic is it?
Bovine
Growth Hormones in your milk
Beware
of Genetically Engeneered Foods
Radiation
Emergencies: Protecting The Thyroid Gland
Weight
Loss: natural and healthy solutions
West
Nile Virus - what the media won't tell you
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Vaccines:
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AUTISM:
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How
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Nosodes:
alternative to conventional vaccines
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 The
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Sudden
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Autism:
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The
Circumcision Decision: what I wish I had known...
Understanding
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Natural
Birth and Home Birth
Ritalin
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Homeopathy
for Children and Infants
Forced
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orders.
No
longer blind: the story of Shirley's baby born blind and brain-injured
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Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM
Why
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Saving
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Sample
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Toxic
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Alternative
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Testimonials
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Preventing
and Healing Animal Cancer without drugs or surgery
Holistic
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Feline
Holistic Health
Natural
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Vaccinosis:
chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes:
alternative to conventional vaccines
List
of holisitic veterinarians
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Improving
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Books
and video: holistic animal health
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