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Tyler drinks 2oz a day of this amazing drink.

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About 5 years ago, I felt so bad, (I could not stay awake, hair falling out, no muscle strength, body aches, weight gain, more) doctors were stumped I came up with a vitamin regimen just to barely function. About 2 1/2 years ago I was introduced to Ningxia Red and from there i was able to make massive changes for improved health.

Most know ive been managing Tyler’s diagnosis with supplements for a long time. YL products have helped me do away with many & incorporate high quality options.

When you research vitamins and supplements you will find that it’s difficult to take just one thing to address all things. When you begin to learn your body or your child’s body you begin to target certain areas to improve the wellness in certain areas. I always encourage people to do their research I am guilty of not researching things at times and I’m guilty of over researching things at times. But I have learned in my research related to Tyler’s diagnosis  that there are certain things that he needs more of and certain things I need to target in other areas. area Young Living provides so many options. I love young living products I make two capsules every morning for him consisting of the vitality essential oils . These target detoxing liver and kidney it also targets boosting the immune system and it also targets seasonal difficulties. The majority of the oils used also have more than just one benefit to them. As time goes along I have to tweak the regiment if he’s under the weather I may have to increase some things or add some other things to that regiment. One capsule is strictly a seasonal discomfort capsule.  I can get a total of 15 drops into each of these capsules so I add one drop of coconut oil and then the drops. The sulfurzyme I provide to him for overall health gut health and to help reduce inflammation in the body. The super B is one of the best vitamin B vitamins I have ever taken and in any person and especially a growing child be vitamins are crucial. The mineral essence is ionic trace minerals when you research trace minerals and you see how crucial they are to the body you will find that you will want to start taking trace minerals. I’ve taken many in the past and they’re very difficult to consume because of the taste even in capsule form but the Young living brand has a cinnamon taste to it. I make Tyler two capsules or I apply transdermally to the back of his knees. He is so ticklish that this is hard to do, but with transdermal absorption you get the benefit without it breaking down in the digestive process.  The average suggested amount of this product (based on 150lb person) would be 5 to 7 of these capsules,  since we drink ningxia red I only make him two capsules of mineral essence because he’s receiving the additional trace minerals in the ningxia red. In the cup I combined a tablespoon of mind wise and 2 ounces of Ningxia red. You will see in the bottom left corner there are a few vitamins that are not young living products. In managing Tyler’s diagnosis and over all health each of these products serve a purpose and target a particular area and not only do they improve his physical health which a physical healthy body does not need to consume OTC products or prescription products as often it also improves his gut health & neurological health. If your body is under the weather and needs these products then it can utilize those Products in a much more efficient manner as opposed to having a tolerance builds up to them or the body be in already so full of toxins that it’s not making much difference. I have been able to reduce a lot of things from Tyler’s body and it is improving. He used to take OTC Claritin daily he now takes it on an as needed basis. He’s 2 1/2 years into a fluoride free toothpaste and fluoride free mouthwash not only is the fluoride a chemical that he’s no longer consuming all of the other ingredients in your regular toothpaste and mouthwash he’s not receiving. In addition to making these changes is the therapy and things of this nature still crucial yes it is does he get under the weather yes he does but not as frequentand can overcome it a lot easier. He takes all of the stuff just fine now I can leave it out he wakes up he eat his banana he takes all of these things without me even having to tell him. Obviously it didn’t start like that but he has been taking large amounts of supplements for many years so to transition him over to young living products was not really a problem and I have a method in order to incorporate all of this was at first you take the stuff and you get a little piece of peppermint. Eventually I just withheld the peppermint as he takes the products. My health is just as crucial because I need to be here to take care of him the regiment I take is similar to this one but we are individuals and that’s the one thing about the amazing young living journey is it individualized and you the individual gets to put together what works for you and your family.

Interested in learning more about the products email me at autismplusmore@yahoo.com

When you receive your Autism diagnosis, and for some, additional diagnosis (which may change over time – the additional diagnosis that is) you sort of take a step back and start listening to the hundreds of thousands of questions that run through your mind. 

You might take to the internet to do research (which you should) but don’t believe everything you read.  If you see the words “cure” stay away from the article.  If you see something extreme i.e. “those bleaching articles” stay away. I have all sorts of faith in parents that they can read and learn about their child’s diagnosis and then to take the steps to manage the diagnosis.  Remember “diseases” are “curable or terminal” and disorders are “manageable” and that management is a lifetime procedure.

Some of the traits of Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder that Tyler displays are anxious feelings, impulsive behaviors, and aggression.  After trying to manage these with diets Since Tyler’s diagnosis in 2008, I began the approach through diet and have maintained the majority of that regularly.  (yes, I do slack from the restrictions at times depending on the situation, but mostly at home, it’s strict, again slacking at times, but for the most part his diet – this is gluten free, casein free, yeast free, high fructose corn syrup free, processed sugar free.  I attempt to have him clean eat as much as possible even today) and other therapies it still was slowly getting worse and to prevent him becoming a “behavior” problem I agreed to try what is called “medical restraints” i.e. medication.  I agreed to do this as I continued therapy dealing with emotions and frustration feelings.   In early 2011, after a few months of trying to find the right medication, a psychiatrist wanted to try Abilify in dosages that are approved for treating the traits that Tyler displayed.   I was very hesitant and did shed many tears over this. Since he couldn’t communicate how the medication made him feel, I knew it was a weight gainer medication, and would be cause many problems with the heat.

Tyler slowed up so much it was unbelievable.  I was able to work on his anger, frustration, and coping skills (not perfected yet, but better than it was).  In 2015, I began using essential oils to help with calming behavior, both topical and diffusing.  I would decrease the medication as I increased the essential oil usage. I was a Young Living Member, after researching their seed to seal process, which guarantees 100% and therapeutic grade oils – no other on the market has this process and is this pure, I began using these oils on him for calming (Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender and Cedarwood).  Within 1 year I had his prescription medication reduce to ½ the dosage.

I began to consider other products from Young Living, specifically their Mindwise product which helps support brain health. I read a lot of information and watch a lot of YouTube videos about this product.  I was also very interested in the Ningxia Red and Mineral Essence (trace minerals) and read up on their ingredients and how it could improve the body.   When I spoke with his psychiatrist about this, he said, I just ask that you be cautious with any natural ingredient that works with neurotransmitters or brain health since his prescription medication works in these areas.  So, I told him, let me continue to work on reducing the medication to see if we can wean him off, he agreed.  In June of 2016, I had reduced his amount by 1 ¾ of the dosage amount and the psychiatrist directed me on how to completely wean him off the remainder of the way.  In June 2016, I weaned Tyler off Abilify, with the approval and supervision of his psychiatrist.

In June of 2016 I began incorporating Mindwise, Ningxia Red and Mineral Essence into his regimen.  Mindwise targets brain health and Ningxia Red and Mineral Essence is high antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and very crucial trace minerals.  I also make an ingestible capsule with YL’s vitality lines using oils that target to detoxing the liver and kidneys, immune boosters, and seasonal difficulties.  About 3 months later I also added YL’s Super B (overall health) and Sulfurzyme (immune and gut health) to his regimen (which does include non YL products which are extra D3, high grade Fish Oil, extra C, extra Turmeric, extra calcium, probiotics.) I have used these products PRIOR to YL products, but adding the YL regimen has made so much difference in his progress.  I still use the calming blend for “calming” and can use several times as day as needed.  I do believe in gut and brain connection and I also believe in detoxing the body too. 

In the one year of changing up this supplement.  Tyler’s speech has improved such as extension of words used in sentences, being able to respond to some questions, being able to have a very simple few sentence conversation, being able to express some of his true wants or desires.  When Tyler started saying words his speech was VERY echolaliac, now he’s still echolaliac but not as severe as it was.  We have done a lot of continued therapy with the abstract thinking including who, what, when, why and where concepts in speech and this regimen seems to be helping him with this way of thinking.    We are still working on his 3^rd person speech.  He’s very much of a concrete thinker and has difficulty thinking outside of this.  Since this regimen I am seeing small accomplishments in these difficulties and I am thrilled. I am noticing in his golf lessons that he’s comprehending some of the verbal instructions by his coach.  Tyler has difficulties in verbal processing.  I am seeing improvement in memories, he’s expressing things from the past that I never thought he was paying attention too.   He has tried things that I never thought he would try and has expressed his desire of things he does not want to do.  He became of a member of the National Junior Honor Society this year.  Sometimes I do have to push him to try things, but it doesn’t result in a meltdown.   I still take into consideration his sensory issues when encouraging events.   We will continue with this regimen (tweak as needed) and continue with speech therapy (which does include work at home and trying to engage in conversation with Tyler), will continue to work on verbal instructions (small instructions) and will continue with who, what, when, why and where concepts, calendar work, etc. continue to use visuals as needed.  He’s still very delayed in all areas BUT the improvement has been incredible!! Struggles with comprehension, but it’s progress not perfection.     If you want more information on Tyler’s current regimen, please feel free to email me at: autismplusmore@yahoo.com 

We’ve done 4 other Waves of Impact but Tyler was on prescription medication each time.  This time was different NO MEDICATION.  I did use plenty of calming oils before we left the house and he participated 100%. The water was cold, the wind was blowing and there were waves (seldom are there this many waves).  He did great. We then went walking on the strand and into various stores, he cooperated and never became elevated. He indicated he was hungry (around lunch time) and we found a restaurant to eat at.  We were at the Confectionary Store and I asked if he wanted an ice cream cone and he said “no he was hungry” LOL  Ok then.  He came home and cooperated with taking a bath (to get off all the saltwater)  He was hoping his teacher would be impressed with his surfing (which she was). We go early in the morning, avoiding the main crowds in everything giving  him an opportunity to experience the fun.

Young Living Regimen is doing wonders in supporting SPD and various autism traits.