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Cellar Angels
Feb
04
Cellar Angels was created by a compassionate group of wine-lovers intent on changing the world through wine. Their mission is simple: connect small, artisanal wineries to a larger audience, expose wine-loving members to exclusive purchase opportunities from partnering boutique wineries and provide assistance to a select group of charities. They love wine, love introducing others to great wine and love helping charities make a difference. Cellar Angels provides an opportunity to accomplish all three....
February is here and the "Holiday of Love" - Valentine's Day is just around the corner! This year instead of making a beeline for candy and chocolate – consider a gift that gives back to the community and makes you feel good. Here's a selection of gift ideas to start. If you know of other "gifts" that support a worthy cause in the autism community, feel free to share a link in the comments section of this post! ...
Healthy Souls
Feb
02
The Vision and Purpose of Healthy Souls Apparel is to create a product and business that serves a purpose and gives to causes to help change the world. Healthy Souls started by offering high quality flip flops available in multiple colors. Each color represents a cause and 10% of the profit will go directly to an organization that represents that cause....
February is the month of LOVE and In celebration of Valentine's Day our friends at Love Heals Jewelry will be running a month long promotion to support Generation Rescue and our community.Throughout the month, Love Heals will donate $0.25 to GR for every new "like" their Facebook page receives. "LIKE" Love Heals on FacebookNot only will you earn $0.25 for GR, but you'll have a chance to win one of the many prizes they'll be giving away throughout the month! Prizes will include, Special pieces of jewelry from their HOPE Collection, Autographed books by Jenny McCarthy and More! Visit the Love Heals Facebook Page and "Like" them today!...
Each month we search for articles related to autism, research, biomedical treatment, healthy and green living, and general autism news to share with you in our e-newsletter....
Autism, is again on the front pages of our media. There have been a lot of opinions and emotion being spent on the proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, with regard to an autism diagnosis. Rather than just debate the merits or lack thereof of the proposed changes, it is imperative to ask the questions, why does the diagnosis need to be changed? Who benefits from the change and who loses? In the end, it comes down to money. Changing the terminology of what counts as Autism and what gets a shiny new word is irrelevant. Our children will not magically get better with a new diagnosis....
Proud Warrior
Jan
25
The other day I came across a blog by a mom who has no desire to be called a "Warrior Mom." She feels as if the term "Warrior" makes it seem as if she were at war with who her child is. She does not feel she needs to medically treat (as in biomedical interventions) her daughter's autism, instead she looks upon her daughter's disorder as simply who her child is and she wants to work with therapists to optimize her child's potential with out changing or "fixing" her child.It is a lovely idea, but not one I can personally put into practice. I wonder if there is something less enlightened about me because I can't see the beauty in autism....
2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar. A divine creature, the Dragon is a symbol of good fortune, power and superiority in Chinese astrology. The Oriental Dragon is a revered, mystical creature, unlike the beastly, menacing Western Dragon. So expect grand success and good luck this auspicious year.Like all parents with children on the autism spectrum, good health and recovery for my children is predominant in my New Year's resolutions. This year, I also include taking better care of myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. Throughout the years in my children's recovery journey, I poured every fibre of my being into recovering Mei and Min Min. Until there was nothing left of me. I was drained, exhausted, TKO'ed....
Making Meals Fun
Jan
20
In the first few months of transitioning my family to eating gluten and casein-free, I wanted everything to be perfect: I would scour recipes to find the perfect gf bread, order expensive snacks online and spend hours planning meals. What usually happened when serving those meals was that my son, who has autism and motivated the dietary change, would take two bites of whatever food that I had slaved over and then get up and run away from the table. I would bring him back to his plate, cajole him to eat more, and maybe he would take one more bite. Mealtime in our home became, in a word, miserable.Soon I realized that something needed to change if we were......
The Birth of Focus Autism
Jan
16
Focus Autism Foundation is a proud supporter of Generation Rescue as we are aligned in many ways. A major initiative is to work toward reducing the prevalence of autism by ensuring a safe vaccination schedule for all children, including the most vulnerable of children. Below is a message from the founder of Focus Autism, Barry Segal, who articulates his concerns about vaccine safety. My concern for autism began on a flight to Florida in February of 2010. On that flight I sat next to a woman from the same town as my son. She was traveling with her young son with autism. One of the physicians who treated her son had told her there was no hope that he would......
With the new year upon us I felt it was time to take stock of where we are in Matthew's journey and to give you an idea of what has worked for us.Matthew always seemed like a "gut" kid to me so we have spent a lot of time working on healing his gut and providing him with the nutrients he was lacking. As time has gone on and we have learned more and more, we also realized Matthew has a lot of inflammation, especially brain inflammation, and metals. That has helped us hone his protocol into what we hope is the right mixture, although we know we will probably have to reevaluate and revise as he grows and we......
Beautiful Speaker
Jan
09
Recently, Mei’s school presented awards to exceptional students in each grade for various scholastic excellence. Out of the 60 first graders, Mei received the award for Excellence in Reading and Speaking Expressively. This coming from a girl who was barely verbal 3 years ago. A girl whom everyone said had no hope, no future, no chance of a normal life. She proved them wrong....
As the author of “The Kitchen Classroom: 32 Visual GF/CF Recipes to Boost Developmental Skills,” I frequently write about cooking with your children as a wonderful way to connect and communicate and build social experiences for our children who are struggling to create relationships. When I started cooking with my son George, 9, when he was four years old and we had just started the gf/cf diet, my daughter June was 18 months old and she wanted to be part of the cooking process with us. Many afternoons, George would stand on a step stool mixing batter with me and June would sit right on the countertop, taking turns dumping in ingredients and stirring with her brother....
The iconic television game show, The Price is Right, will air their first-ever celebrity week starting on Jan 2, 2012. Be sure to catch Jenny McCarthy and Drew Carey on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 as Jenny plays with contestants to win money for Generation Rescue....
We are so proud of Zack Gonzalez, a young superstar, who has not only served as a wonderful volunteer to Generation Rescue but serves the autism community as an activist, comedian and author. Did we mention that he’s only 18! This year, Zack was honored with the Outstanding Youth Volunteer award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals and we are so very proud of him. If you don’t know who Zack Gonzalez is, let us introduce you. Zack is an American comedian, critically acclaimed writer, and internationally known autism activist. He created the Play Now for Autism and Laugh Now for Autism event chains in honor of his younger brother with autism, Ethan ("Deets")....
Love Heals, a family run and socially conscious jewelry design company, just launched a beautiful collection called “Hope” to benefit Generation Rescue. The collection adheres to Love Heals’ signature hand-made, bohemian jewelry made from ethically sourced materials. Love Heals has always woven charity into its brand ethos. In addition to the Vision Collection and other Love Does Heal charity lines, Love Heals plants 10 trees in Ethiopia for each piece sold through Greener Ethiopia. To date, that adds up to over 700,000 trees forever changing the lives of the Ethiopian people and the landscape. The Love Heals Charity Collections are available online at www.loveheals.com as well as at loyal Love Heals retailers nationwide. ...
I have never had strangers throw me dirty looks, accusing me of being a bad parent and my son of bad behavior, but I have heard of many autism parents having to deal with those reactions. Especially when they are out in public and their child starts screaming because they turned the wrong way in the mall or the restaurant was out of their favorite food. Matthew has always been pretty easy out and about, he did get upset if we drove home the wrong way but no one else was around so I never felt judged.But recently I did feel judged. Let's just say I was made to feel as if I don't know how to parent my child,......
The 80s Brit Pop and New Wave music era were a major influence in my teens. Though American Top 40 music is equally popular in Malaysia, the British music scene fueled my teenage fantasies. I saved my allowance to afford subscriptions to British pop magazines. I re-winded tape cassettes to listen to my favorite songs again and again. Posters of pop stars smoldered on my bedroom walls, their music were the anthems to my youth. I wanted to be a Bananarama and I wanted to marry a Duran Duran.20 years later..... MTV stars no longer inspire me, instead they’re replaced by the rockstars of the autism world. Renowned doctors, scientists, researchers, superstar moms and iconic dads....
Jenny answers questions from a parent audience in this clip of her appearance on the Rosie O'Donnell Show....
In her fight against autism, Jenny McCarthy has been accused of leading an anti-vaccine movement. Jenny says she's not anti-vaccine, but she is for changing the childhood immunization schedule. Watch her explain her side of the story....
In this article I am going to address Smart Food Choices according to your personal body and blood type and the next blog post will cover Smart Food Combining....
By now, you’ve probably heard about the nourishing properties of bone broths. Lots and lots of calcium which is what kids on the spectrum need. So I feel compelled to implore you to save your turkey carcass! And your friend’s carcasses. It makes wonderful broth which is the basis for one of my favorite holiday traditions - Turkey Soup.As soon as Thanksgiving dinner comes to a close, I step back into the kitchen and stuff my two turkey carcasses into stock pots, cover them with water, toss in a few vegetables and spices and set them to simmer. Around 2:00 p.m. the next afternoon, family and friends come over, this time in jeans, and we eat Turkey Soup and it’s......
We often think of Thanksgiving as a holiday of food—a meal often rich in gluten and dairy. Traditional stuffing, a Thanksgiving favorite, is made from bread (wheat). Pumpkin pie contains wheat and dairy. Mashed potatoes are loaded with milk, cream and butter. All off limits on a gluten-free and casein-free diet. But you don’t have to miss out. Spend time with family while maintaining the special diet your family is on. ...
The fall season is such a nice time of year. The leaves begin to change colors, rain and snow begin to fall and the cold air makes for a perfect excuse to brew hot cocoa and warm tea. This season, Jenny McCarthy and the GR team thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite things about fall and we hope you will add to this list in the comments section. ...
We are pleased to announce a win-win for Generation Rescue and all of our supporters!Spreebird donates 10% of their profit on deals we buy. Spreebird offers 50-90% off on the best services and attractions in the area as well as incredible travel deals!Please sign up for free, at www.spreebird.com and select Generation Rescue as your community partner. We will receive 10% of their profit from any deal you choose! Plus when you (or any friend you refer) sign up, we receive $1 in addition to the year-round contributions. It’s absolutely free, and the deals are amazing. It’s a win-win!1. Go to: www.spreebird.com1. Choose your area.2. Enter your email address.3. Any other areas you might buy deals in? Add them now.4. ......
Working Through The Pain
Nov
18
“Your two girls are the equivalent of four boys!” A good friend said this to me a few years back. I agree because it validated my feelings at that time. Mei and Min Min were not the passive, silent version of autism. They were the angry, hyper, out of control version of autism. Their tantrums were legendary, life was filled with many berserker moments. To say they were a handful is a major understatement, they were the equivalent of four angry, hyper boys. We’ve had our share of manic trips to the hospital emergency ward for injuries, pneumonia, severe gastrointestinal pain and viral infections. But this is the first time we needed stitches....
When I was young, we had a tradition each Thanksgiving that I’m sure is shared table to table throughout our country. Before the meal is served, we would all announce whatever it was we were thankful for. In years past, my own kids have been thankful for their pets, their parents, and even their video games, but sometimes not in that order, I’m afraid....
Liam, the boy who used to only want to eat crackers, tortilla chips, muffins & bread, ate an actual meal with us today! Quinoa pasta with olive oil & Daiya cheddar cheese, grilled peppers, onions, garlic, sausage and fresh tomatoes!! Then to top it off, he ate coconut raspberry yogurt for dessert with chia seeds. Liam helped pour the chia seeds in the yogurt and ate it enthusiastically! This is the most amazing thing to me! Before the diet change to GFCF, he would scream if we tried to get him to eat anything besides his 'crunchies' or smoothies. To eat mixed textures like this, and with a fork, is nothing short of amazing....
Ballwin, MO. Today my son received speech therapy at a local university and they were amazed at his progress in just a week....
Birthday Party Funk
Nov
09
Birthday parties used to be sensory hell for Mei, she couldn’t tolerate the overwhelming attack on her senses. The crowds, loud music, clowns, magicians, bouncy castles, even lighted candles were a sensorial attack. The few parties we attended were miserable failures. After turning down several party invites, the invitations dwindled down to nothing. Even the girls’ own birthdays were a disaster. There are no GFCF bakeries in Malaysia, so I baked and decorated GFCF cakes which usually tasted as bad as they looked. We invited the girls’ one remaining friend and sang Happy Birthday in our quietest voice to the accompaniment of Mei’s shrieks and Min Min’s sobs....
I sometimes get asked about additional ways we use our formulas in clinic and for ourselves here at BioRay. Artemisia & Clove has been formulated for the successful treatment of unwanted organisms in the gut and colon. Individuals as young as 6 months to 82 years of age have safely used this formula....
For many autistic individuals and their caregivers, physical fitness is an afterthought. When just getting through the day is a struggle, it can be hard to find the motivation to exercise, and many autistic caregivers worry about the possibility of falls or injury during exercise. But anyone, no matter what his or her physical or mental condition, can benefit from exercise. Even individuals with mesothelioma can improve their health and quality of life with some gentle exercise. And the same is true of those with autism.It's true that it can be difficult for someone with autism to exercise. Lack of motivation and energy, difficulty in focusing, exposure to unpleasant stimuli, and limited motor skills can all present obstacles to an......
Epsom Salt Baths
Nov
02
"Mummy, can we have a salt bath now?" asks Min Min, gazing hopefully up at me.Epsom salts baths are an evening ritual in my home for the past few years. It’s something we all look forward to after a long hard day battling autism, illnesses, behaviors, tantrums or just plain old life. Every evening I run a deep warm bath, just the way Mei and Min Min like it. The girls take part in the bath time ritual; first Mei carefully measures the salt into a little pail. Then I add in very warm water and Min Min stirs it until fully dissolved. Then they slowly pour the mixture into the bath and gleefully swishes the water with their hands......
Each month we search for articles related to autism, research, biomedical treatment, healthy and green living, and general autism news to share with you in our e-newsletter....
Ghee is a wonderful food—delicious, nourishing, and great for cooking. Ghee is a food originating in South Asia and is commonly used in Indian food. It is a form of clarified butter. Dairy is rich in many important fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, but casein is a problem for many people, including most with autism. This is where ghee comes in. Ghee is made from butter and contains many important nutrients without casein. Ghee, made from grass-fed butter, is rich in vitamins A, D, E and K, as well as the fatty acid CLA and butyric acid (a short chained fatty acid that fuels the intestinal cells). Grass-fed ghee also has a higher ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty......
Halloween Without The Horror
Oct
24
Let me just warn you...I love Halloween. Not the gory Freddie Kruger stuff with gross out bloody masks with all manner of hardware and veins popping out, but the whimsical Halloween with witches, ghosts and caramel dipped apples. My kids were early converts to my love of All Hallow’s Eve, but my husband is a hold-out because of all the aforementioned gore. Each year, he turns into the Halloween version of the Christmas Grinch. So each year, to seduce him over to the (highly decaffeinated) dark side, and to thrill my kids, we throw an old fashioned Halloween party.Complete with a bean bag toss, eyeball-in-a-spoon relay race and a tootsie roll toss, we decorate brown lunch bags with washable markers,......
If someone’s energy level is down to around 30%, then they are not healthy and their body systems are not functioning well. In today’s society it would be hard to find someone who says they are at 100% of the energy they think they should have. It is probably even difficult to find people at 80%. Most people are going to say they are somewhere between 25% and 75%....
Dear Generation Rescue,This is Nicole, Isaiah’s Mom, we are from the Rescue Family Grant Round 5. I thought it was very important that I give an update on Isaiah’s progress so far. We had our DAN! Doctor’s visit yesterday and it went great. The doctor was so amazed and proud of the progress Isaiah has made. The doctor and I both agree we should let you know that you have saved a life and you guys are doing a wonderful thing in helping save these innocent children’s lives....
Books By Tara
Oct
14
Books by Tara are a great way to spend time and engage with your kids as they promote awareness, thinking and language development. Best of all, kids of all ages and ability levels can enjoy the books. Designed with an easy, flexible format to entice children’s interest and participation on every page. Intriguing photos of familiar scenes provide plenty of opportunities for looking; pointing; vocalizing sounds, words, phrases, and sentences; answering questions; and beginning in-depth discussions. Playful themes make learning easy and fun....
"Mummy, I don't want a mouse that dies. When I get a pet mouse, can I take her into the HBOT?"...
Homework with Autism
Oct
05
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"I just have to share some amazing things that happened today with my daughter kylee. This week has been rough for her… She is getting used to all day school, the change in the diet and daddy has been traveling a lot with his work. As a result she has been having daily breakdowns. Today after one of her breakdowns was coming to an end and we were talking about what happened and why, I asked her if she understood what I was telling her, she said back to me 'I am listening to what you are saying but I don’t know that I understand' I don’t think I have to tell all of you how wonderful that was! I......
I am officially obsessed with my hair right now. I have naturally curly/wavy hair and for all of my adult life I've worked to smooth those curls out and have nearly straight locks. Well recently I found out about the curly girl method and have actually been trying to nourish my hair into beautiful curls. There is this whole science associated with successfully treating curly hair involving removal of bad ingredients, adding nourishing products, using said products in the correct combination, determining whether your hair likes protein or not and conditioning appropriately, applying coconut and other healthy oils, even the meteorological dew point! Sounds a little like biomedical treatment, doesn't it? (And don't baulk about the meteorological connection to biomedical,......
As the saying goes, attitude truly is everything. Only with the desire to be healthy combined with the proper nutritional knowledge and tools, will we achieve total body wellness. With the right mindset, a human begin can accomplish anything. It’s never too late to correct our past mistakes, to change the course of bad habits into good habits. With the proper nutritional knowledge, willingness to change and the discipline to apply the changes, you will stop, pause, and make the right choice when it comes to your health and what you eat and how often you move your body! ...
Now that school is back in session, it’s time to think of what you are packing your child’s lunch in. It’s important for all children to avoid toxins, and particularly those with autism are the most susceptible to damage and healthy implications from exposure to them. Since children do eat off of their lunchbox and because lunch storage containers are coming in contact with their food, it’s important to choose safe options. Lunchboxes are often made of plastic, and this plastic can contain BPA, PVC, phthalates, and lead. The most common non-breakable lunch/food containers are made out of plastic as well. As a nutritionist and a mom, I have tried many alternative lunchboxes. Here’s what I’ve learned. ...
For most of us, school has now started and summer is becoming a not-so-distant memory. The concept of sleeping-in has been replaced by grumpy kids unaccustomed to early mornings and heavy backpacks. Each year as summer comes to a close, I feel a tinge of guilt as I admit to myself that I am ready for school to start. There are just so many times I care to hear the familiar chorus of: “Stop looking at me.” “I’m not looking at you.” “Mom, she’s looking at me.” “Well, then stop looking at her.” (Yes, that’s when I join the song).If waking up early to catch the carpool or bus isn’t punishment enough, trying to get kids to eat breakfast when......
Playing It Cool For Summer
Aug
27
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We just signed up with GoodSearch.com and now every time you shop online or search the internet, a donation will be made to Generation Rescue....
We're proud to announce that the children in our Rescue Family Grant Program are doing extremely well! Here's a note from one of the mom's sharing her daughter Jacquelyn's progress to date: "I was curious how everyone is doing with the lollipops and other supplements? We are seeing steady improvements with Jacquelyn. I would have to say her favorite supplement is her MB12-lollipop, she licks it to the stick. Since this program Jacquelyn has been happier than ever. It is the best thing that could have happened to our family and I am so grateful Jacquelyn has had this opportunity. She is finally in the process of potty training and it is only a matter of time before she actually......
My philosophy of healthy living, “The Wagner Way to Wellness®,” that I will be addressing regularly on this blog, encourages us through professional consultation and personal resolve to better care for our bodies and minds by adopting the following life-changing 7 STEP PROGRAM....
Who is Dr. Bo Wagner
Aug
19
I’m Dr. Bo Wagner, clinical nutritionist and Dean at the University of Natural Medicine. Jenny McCarthy has been my client for over ten years as well as her family and many of her friends and I have also been a member of the Clinical Advisory Board of Generation Rescue for the past 3 years. Jenny has now asked me to write an ongoing blog on the Generation Rescue website which I am very excited to accept. This article is to serve as an introductory letter explaining the information I will be sharing with you....
Eggs are a great source of protein and good brain fats. They make a wonderful snack in the form of a hardboiled egg. Hardboiled eggs are easy to bring on the go. For kids that are not allergic to eggs, they can be eaten cold, are a good finger food, and an easy source of nutrients....
Generation Rescue and The Recipe Diva have teamed up to host a recipe contest where YOU can win one of 4 great prizes!!...
Million Dollar Measles
Aug
12
In light of the recent media hype surrounding a few small measles “outbreaks” occurring throughout the country, one question comes to mind: to what degree, if any should the government become involved in such “outbreaks.” The question is important because this involvement, as well as associated medical costs, are being used as the latest cudgel with which to beat into submission those supporting vaccine choice. Recently, one establishment insider lamented:...
Life never takes a break. Sometimes I imagine that since we have autism in our lives, then the rest of life should take it easy on us. But that is never, ever the case, is it? Life always seems to have something up its sleeve....
Autism Infographic
Jul
28
Generation Rescue was very grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Magic Bullet to raise awareness and funding for families with autism. Thank you for all your support of this partnership....
Generation Rescue is partnering with the makers of the Magic Bullet to create the limited “Rescue Bullet” where a portion of the proceeds go Generation Rescue to help children with autism through biomedical therapies and nutrition.So pick up your Rescue Bullet and start increasing nutrition in your child’s diet today!Your Rescue Bullet makes it easier to get good nutrition into your child’s diet, especially for picky eaters. As an autism nutritionist, I love helping parents find new ways to get nourishing foods into their child no matter what special diet they are following. ...
Today Jenny McCarthy finally debuted the Special Edition “Rescue Bullet” by the Magic Bullet on HSN! On the show Jenny shared some of her favorite quick recipes for snacks and smoothies that she makes for her son Evan....
How Magical Is The Bullet
Jul
15
Like any parent or working professional, I’m always on the look out for anything that makes my life run a bit smoother and save me time. Enter the Magic Bullet. When my nieces each took one to college with them, I was intrigued. But I already had a blender and a mini food processor, so I thought I was covered. But when it comes to single serving shakes and smoothies, the Bullet is a great alternative. Creaminess is something kids miss when dairy is removed from their diet. To scratch that itch, prepare a No-Milk Milkshake, adapted for a single serving:...
Non-Toxic Cookware & Storage
Jul
13
We often spend a lot of time talking about what foods to eat and not eat regarding diet for autism. However, we spend less time on how to prepare the food, cook it, and store it. You don’t need fancy, expensive equipment, but you will want pots and pans as well as storage containers from non-toxic materials.The cooking tools and storage materials we use can be harmful, depending upon the materials they are made from. The chemicals from pots and storage containers that our food comes in contact with leaches into our food, and therefore exposes us to toxins. I’d like to talk about common cooking equipment and storage materials that are healthier, and how to avoid the toxic ones....
Conventions relating to autism have the tendency to leave lasting impressions on the guests, speakers and exhibitors that attend them, but the AutismOne 2011 conference, held just outside Chicago, truly lived up to its name as the largest and most versatile of its kind. The five day event, held from May 25 to 29, boasted over 150 presentations from the most highly regarded experts in the field. On a regular basis, parents of children with autism living in the surrounding region struggle with long waiting lists from professional treatment providers and costly premiums from insurance agencies. However, they were delighted to know that registration for this year’s AutismOne was absolutely free....
Be Here Now
Jul
07
Our nightly ritual involves ordinary magic. Our family gathers at the dinner table to share stories about the day. We clear dishes, brush teeth, read bedtime stories, sing “Edelweiss” and “Memories” and my husband and I kiss our two boys good night. Tonight, however, my older son Ian is a little restless and lingers in the living room. To sooth himself he hums and rubs his hands rhythmically against the wall and carpet. He eventually settles down on the couch, flopping side-to-side, and after an hour falls asleep. Thirty minutes later, I help him walk sleepily up the stairs to his room and onto his bed, but he won’t lie down. Normally, he’d plop right down and settle in for......
Food For Summer
Jul
05
Each June as the school year comes to a close, I meet the advent of summer with a mix of relief and trepidation. Relief that we are on an extended hiatus from schedules, homework and sports practices; trepidation knowing that the novelty of sleeping in will wear off only to be replaced by a chorus of “There’s nothing to do”, “He/She is bugging me” and my personal favorite, “I’m bored.”I get a reality check the week after school ends when the kids are fighting and I need to get some work done - a curse and a blessing of working at home. And then I remember how important it is to strategize in order to make our summer as peaceful......
Infectious Illnesses
Jul
04
Every night, those of us who have a TV are bombarded by a string of pharmaceutical company ads each one more ridiculous than the other. The one saving grace is that at the end of each, we’re at least encouraged to see our doctor to find out if this particular drug de jour is appropriate for us based on our own unique risk factors....
Not only do we love sauerkraut in our family, but we make “love sauerkraut.” What do I mean? Are you familiar with Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work, Messages from Water? He has done experiments where he writes a word on a bottle of water and freezes the water into a “snowflake” crystal. The results are astonishing. Water with positive words have beautiful crystals, often having a shape slightly representative of the word. Polluted water that has been prayed upon has crystals that change radically and beautifully....
Limited Edition Magic Bullet
Jul
01
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Science of Autism Diets
Jun
30
Do the foods that nourished cultures for centuries nourish children today? Are their healing aspects and lessons to be learned? ...
After the recent Supreme Court decision shielding vaccine manufacturers from certain vaccine related lawsuits, the vaccine advocacy group Every Child by Two, imagining an industry unable to exist if subjected to the same tort laws as the rest of American business, began floating the idea of a world without vaccines.Every Child By Two (ECBT) asked:It’s a difficult question really? If companies were no longer willing or able to manufacture vaccines, how many people would suffer, and perhaps die, from dangerous and contagious diseases, and how many would be children?Surprisingly, the piece never actually answers its own question. For answers we have to look to ECBT board member Dr. Paul Offit, the de facto leader of the vaccine establishment, who, in......
This special event is established by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, one of the world leaders in autism treatment and therapies. Registration for the conference is absolutely free for all attendees, including parents, practitioners, researchers, educators and students....
The concept of “good” and “bad” cholesterol is a frequent topic of conversation these days. While diet plays an important role in the formation of cholesterol, the genetic factors involved with the synthesis and transport of cholesterol are what typically predispose an individual to cholesterol-related health problems. Many people are unaware that much of our cholesterol is actually manufactured by our body’s own cells. Determining the significance of serum cholesterol values is not as simplistic as some might believe.Discussions about cholesterol in the media are focused primarily on elevated levels in relation to cardiovascular risk; rarely taken into consideration are the risks associated with insufficient cholesterol values of 160 mg/dL or less....
Our Story of Recovery
Jun
11
Matthew was our first child. The day he was born it snowed, a big East Coast snow, but I didn’t care I was getting my baby boy. When he was born he was purple. When he was born he was silent. When he was born he wasn’t breathing. I thought he was going to die. Within hours of this traumatic birth he was given the Hepatitis B vaccine. He could not breast feed, he would rarely wake up, he was jaundice and something just wasn’t right. We took him to myriad of doctors and specialists trying to figure out why he couldn’t breastfeed, why he couldn’t pass stool, why he couldn’t hold his head up, why he startled at every......
When I am trying to get my kids off to school only to discover that my son can’t find two socks that match, that my daughter’s hair isn’t cooperating, or God forbid, they can’t find their shoes, I need to have a few tricks up my sleeve. My kids love a slice of Rudi’s toast or an Udi’s bagels with a slather of organic peanut or almond butter. I keep the bagels in the freezer and when I need one, I pull it out and pop it in the microwave for 25 seconds wrapped in a paper towel, which thaws it just enough to pull it apart and toast it....
Limit Sugar for Good Health
Jun
07
Sugar depresses the immune system and contributes to inflammation. The immune system —two areas where those with autism need support. Sugar also feeds Candida, a type of yeast, common in autism. For children with autism, this combination can be particularly problematic. In this case, sugar depresses the immune system that is important for fighting Candida, contributes to further inflammation in the gut, and feeds Candida as well. All of these imbalances affect the health and behavior of children with autism. You may be surprised to find sugar in such unlikely places. A good rule of thumb is to keep servings of sugary foods to a minimum or avoid them all together. One teaspoon of granulated sugar has 4 grams of sugar....
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), a worldwide leader of state-of-the-art autism therapy announced today it will donate proceeds from new user subscriptions of Skills, to actress and autism advocate Jenny McCarthy's non- profit organization Generation Rescue. Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing education, medical assistance and treatment to directly improve the child's quality of life for all families in need.Outlining a shared vision for the future of effective autism treatment, CARD founder and executive director and Skills co- creator Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh says the proceeds from new user subscriptions to Skills will be donated to Generation Rescue....
The word “exciting” would be a definite understatement for expressing the course of events at where I work. After nearly six months of employment for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, I got the chance to share my knowledge of the disorder during an open house event attended by parents, practitioners and the press. When I wrapped up the presentation, I could hardly believe the vast number of attendees that stayed for an extra hour to have a word with me. I found myself spending the rest of the evening sharing ideas and advice with parents and professionals from a deep pool of backgrounds in the field of autism (something I truly enjoy doing)....
As you follow a special diet, be sure to include calcium rich foods. Calcium is an important nutrient to get, especially when you or your child is on a dairy-free (casein-free) diet. Calcium is important for strong bones, as well as supporting muscle contraction, heart function, and neurotransmitter release.Studies show that children with autism are often deficient in calcium. There are also studies showing that children with autism on special diets are even more deficient in calcium. While some might make the case that children with autism shouldn’t be on dairy-free diets, I say, “Make the dairy-free diet healthy and calcium rich.” For those who say dairy is essential for adequate calcium intake, remember—If someone is unable to digest dairy......
By Tim Welsh a.k.a @TannersDadAutism. This is a topic that I could write a book about. So many words come to mind… Answers, Support, Respite, Education, Freedom, Camaraderie, Community, Personal Growth, Advocacy, Legitimacy, Integrity, friendship, Humanity, and many more flood my mind. During the week of May 25 – 29 the world joins hands at the Generation Rescue/AutismOne conference in Lombard Illinois at the The Westin Hotel. The conference would be complete, educational and inspirational even if you were only able to attend a few of the activities. Jenny McCarthy and the teams at AutismOne & Generation Rescue have some amazing events planned. They educate, reward, share and pamper the mind, soul, and body....
TOMORROW: Tuesday, May 10 at 12:00pm ET, directors of the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy, parents and vaccine-injured children will hold a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Court of Federal...
I'm NO Supermom
May
05
I’ve never done anything really BIG in my life. I don’t think my name will be recalled in great debates long after I’m gone and I’m pretty sure you won’t find any of my writings being discussed on college campuses. But I dream BIG. Before autism entered our lives I dreamed of being a supermom. You know them, right? They always look put together with perfect hair, great figures and always the right shoes. They say the perfect things, their kids are star athletes, and for some reason they are always taller than me. What is up with that?...
By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant and Autism Diet SpecialistDigestive issues are common in autism spectrum disorders, and fermented foods are a helpful dietary component for supporting and balancing the digestive system. In fact, beneficial bacteria in these foods support many body systems and processes through the body. Studies by researchers: Horvath, Wakefield, Levy, and Kushak highlight a myriad of gut problems present in children with autism, including abnormal stool (diarrhea, constipation), intestinal inflammation, and reduced enzyme function. There are many causes for these imbalances—one of the most problematic is the use of antibiotics. While they kill off bad “bugs,” these lifesaving drugs also wipe out the good bacteria in the gut, which wreaks havoc on the entire digestive system....
A number of manufactured, pro-vaccine talking points constituting large portions of recent books by Paul Offit and Seth Mnookin are spreading throughout the media as if they were contagious. Their misinformation is affecting newspapers and websites from coast to coast. In Michigan the Kalamazoo Gazette claims:...
When I think about my favorite kitchen tools, they have to meet several criteria. To be my favorites, they have to work harder than I do, be budget friendly and serve multiple purposes. Once you have your very basics (which is a good bread board and a few sharp knives), here are my top three favorite tools that are indispensable in the kitchen.To make my kitchen run smoothly, number 3 on my list is my blender for silky “milk” shakes and smoothies. One of things my kids miss about giving up milk is that creamy texture. With a blender, you can whip up a batch of fruit smoothies with frozen fruit, a cup of pineapple juice and a handful of ice....
Got Summer Plans
Apr
29
If your community is like ours, you probably have been inundated with flyers for camps, classes and activities all geared towards summer fun for your children! I am torn when it comes to summer plans for our autistic son. On the one side I don’t want to hold him back by not putting him in a general camp for normally developing children, but I also don’t want to put him a group where the instructor doesn’t understand his needs and therefore he doesn’t get much from the experience. But on the other side I question his need for a special needs camp? He is extremely high functioning and interacts with other children very well, so special needs camps seem like......
Rascals 2 Rockstars has an amazing collection of great clothing. Not only are they donating a % of all proceeds for Autism Awareness month to GR they are featuring us on their website and spreading awareness about our grant program… AND giving an additional 10% off your total order to the GR community. Use the promo-code "GenRescue" and check out their website today! ...
Hi everyone!I hope you are all doing well! I just wanted to share with you some more updates about my Jayden! Although Jayden is still a very picky eater and we have not heard any words yet, he is making amazing progress in many other areas!!Jayden tried 1 bite of a caramel apple breakfast bar. He picked it up on his own and just took a bite without anyone asking him to. :) Although he did take a bite, chew and swallow it, he hasn't taken another bite since. Maybe he just didn't like it? No biggie...at least he tried it!! He also tolerated two pieces of a strawberry breakfast bar in his mouth but did not chew and swallow....
For all those who've declared the autism-vaccine debate over - a new scientific review begs to differ. It considers a host of peer-reviewed, published theories that show possible connections between vaccines and autism.READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE....
Exposure to pesticides in the womb may harm a baby's brain and hinder the child's intelligence, according to three new studies published April 21.All the studies found a link between prenatal pesticideexposure and lower IQ scores at age 7. One study found children with the highest levels of exposure in the womb scored 7 points lower on an IQ test than those who had the lowest levels of exposure.TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE, VISIT PREGNANCY ON MSNBC.COM HERE...
Persons with an addictive-like eating behavior appear to have greater neural activity in certain regions of the brain similar to substance dependence......
Remember the old, classic food pyramid we were taught in grade school - the one with a huge loaf of bread at the base and donuts at the top? That iconic image has always stuck with me. Only now, I’m rearranging things a bit in order to stretch meals and make the best use of time in the kitchen....
By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant and Autism Diet SpecialistUnderstanding the role food allergies and sensitivities play in autism is key to helping parents implement diet changes for their children. Food allergies and sensitivities (and their accompanying symptoms) are common in children with autism. A food allergy (IgE reaction) is an immediate immune response (sometimes life threatening) that includes symptoms such as a rash, hives, sneezing, or anaphylaxis. A food sensitivity (IgG reaction) is a delayed immune response that includes chronic symptoms in the areas of inflammation/ pain, digestion, and energy/mood such as: headaches, GI inflammation, gut pain, diarrhea, constipation, hyperactivity, or anxiety to name a few in these areas. Food sensitivities can also trigger asthma attacks, migraine headaches, and eczema....
When we decided to try the gluten free/ casein free diet I really wasn't prepared. I heard Jenny McCarthy on the Oprah show and made a rash decision to start, cold turkey, the next morning. Matthew ate scrambled eggs, bacon and orange juice for breakfast whereupon I immediately realized I had exhausted my knowledge of "safe" foods....
Food Matters for Autism
Mar
31
By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant and Autism Diet Specialist...
An Ordinary Family
Mar
31
Tanner spoke, chewed, played, dreamed, shot the basketball and road a bike. That all went away that day. His regression took him backwards to the abilities of a toddler. It changed our lives forever. I hope I can relate our mission to help Tanner, others, educate and search for answers through this blog with Generation Rescue. One more time for those who do not know our story, I will tell it again. I am not sure why this has been one of the hardest blogs to write. I have penned more than 500 blogs and posts. I have been a little over the top with more than 40,000 posts to twitter....
Teen Vaccines
Mar
30
Several weeks ago I received a most disconcerting robocall from my daughters school district. It spoke of yet another new vaccination requirement being foisted upon California families so their children can retain the privilege of attending our state’s failing public schools....
Making friends
Mar
30
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The Goodie Drawer
Mar
30
It began the first time my daughter learned to say “no.” Around 12-14 months, she started forming a few words, but none of them came out with more vehemence than “no.” And from that day on, autonomy became a struggle. It’s no different with food. No one likes to be told what they must or must not eat. Eating can produce immediate joy and instant gratification. So when you remove casein, and then gluten from your child’s diet, they might stage a revolt. Did I say “might?”...
Posh Mommy
Mar
29
Posh Mommy - specializes in customizable, fashionable jewelry that fits the way you live and celebrates the ones you love! Definitely hip, with a hint of understated elegance, all discs, loops, squares and tags come in sterling silver, 14K yellow or white gold. Pick your style, choice of chain, birth dates and stones. How you customize your Posh Mommy jewelry is completely up to you. So make a statement. Show your love and have some fun! View our collection at PoshMommyJewelry.com....
Faces CD
Mar
29
Faces CD - CD uses hip rap and rock songs to help kids ages 5 and up discuss the typical social challenges that children with autism face. Developed by an SLP and a mom of a child with autism, the songs use a built in cuing system utilizing repetition and familiar phrases to help children with autism remember what to do in social situations. Targeting skills such as eye contact, remembering names, staying focused, and avoiding meltdowns, children will quickly remember the lyrics to these fun and age-appropriate songs. The songs are sung by kids with autism, their siblings and the instructors who work with them....
Heart Wings
Mar
29
Heart Wings - a unique gift that gives comfort and love when you can't be there to support your loved one. The cheery Autism Awareness HeartWings pillow is the perfect gift for young and old alike. Children love to hold onto it and put special things in the pocket on the pillow. Adults use it for lumbar or neck support and for comfort during challenging times. A portion of proceeds go to Generation Rescue. Please visit their website for more information: www.heartwingslove.com...
Today I Ate A Rainbow
Mar
29
Today I Ate A Rainbow is a chart that makes eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables fun for kids! This chart uses non toxic magnets, made from 70% recycled materials, to encourage kids to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables with the healthy goal of eating a rainbow each day. The chart provides parents a tool to help set healthy eating habits in a fun and creative way! We are happy to donate a portion from the sale of each chart to Generation Rescue. To learn more about Today I Ate a Rainbow and/or to purchase click here....
Playability Toys
Mar
29
Playability Toys - PlayAbility Toys encourages children to learn, laugh, and play! Their award-winning toys and games are designed specifically for children with targeted special needs. They are dedicated to working in partnership with special needs families, therapists, teachers and supporting organizations to develop and offer the highest quality and most entertaining toys possible! Children of all abilities love the multiple sensory experiences they get from their toys and they are confident yours will too! They are pleased to offer a special 15% discount on all purchases made through their website. Please enter code LoveGR15 at checkout. For more information and to purchase, visit: www.playabilitytoys.com....
Autism: From Symptoms to Solutions, A Parent's Track to Run On by James D. Smith, DC, CCN, DACBN, with a foreword by Jenny McCarthy. Featuring an Autism Symptoms Assessment Questionnaire covering common, treatable medical conditions, which influence autistic behavior, step-by-step, non-prescription nutritional and dietary supplement intervention protocols, and a convenient tool for periodic progress evaluation. Read more about this unique, ground-breaking book visit here. ...
Jungle Jams
Mar
29
Jungle Jams - 20-song original CD is titled "Jungle Jam", reflecting its many delightful animal songs, including the soon-to-be-classic "A Cow Who Likes To Whistle" (a finalist in the 2009 International Songwriting Contest), which features special guest performances by Oscar-nominated actress Piper Laurie, folk-swing icon Dan Hicks, Al "Year-Of-The-Cat" Stewart, and award-winning whistler & voice artist (the "voice" of Woodstock in the Emmy-nominated Peanuts cartoon, "She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown"), Jason Victor Serinus. To learn more visit here....
