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OMG Is it possible to see massive changes after only 1 week of dietary change???

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Blossomhill · 07/04/2005 22:04

Have taken out all processed foods and giving as much organic as possible to all of us.
I have noticed the biggest change with dd (aged 5) it's untrue. She is calmer, more loving and is even being rather chatty this week.
She was so funny earlier as she even asked to do her sensory program!
It was just things like going the library this morning and queueing up with her books and so calmly as well.
I think that 1 she may have found or gained something from Bibic and 2 it must be her new non-processed diet.
Whatever it is I am very happy all the same

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monica2 · 05/05/2005 22:02

That's fantastic news BH, it makes all the hassle and expense well worth it

RnB · 05/05/2005 23:48

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jollymum · 08/05/2005 17:45

Can you use BIBIC for an Aspergers child? Questioning for a friend.

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Blossomhill · 08/05/2005 18:19

Thanks everyone. That's great news RnB We took dd to legoland yesterday and the change in her is unbelievable. She is so calm it is untrue and queued for rides with minimal fuss. I will never go back to processed foods. It's not worth the hassle as dd's behaviour is so much harder when she is eating rubbish!!! I'd liek to show the people who insisted that my dd take Ritalin just how wrong they were (although I know that lots of children do really benefit and need medication). Infact I am trying to set up a meeting with the local mp to discuss it. I can remember it as clear as day coming out of Camhs after being offerend Ritalin and we politely refused. I said we would try the natural route first and with a smirk the cp said "you'll be back ". Actually, we won't!!!!

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Blossomhill · 08/05/2005 18:25

Jollymum - yes, definitely could help

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moondog · 08/05/2005 18:28

BH..this answers one of the questions I had asked you!
Fascinating reading!

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Blossomhill · 08/05/2005 18:48

I know MD, sorry It's just been one of those weeks. I promise tomorrow xxx

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SoBlue · 08/05/2005 19:19

hi all, my son has ASD but has a restricted diet due to eczema so most colourings & chocolate are usually kept to minimum. Recently however he had a really bad week (hyperactivity) which i couldn't pin point the cause. On closer inspection however i realised i'd brought sugar free juice (which i hate) and s.free marmalade (which he ate everyday because he thinks he's paddington at the minute!). As soon as this was rectified he's been straight back to 'himself' within days. On reflection of past hypers it could explain a few but I never would of questioned it before. Could anyone please explain ds,dd & bumping for me. Thanks

FIMAC1 · 08/05/2005 22:44

LisaLisa

In answer to your query:

Re Omega 3's - does anyone know where to get the strawbery flavoured ones?I really need them for my dd1 and ds as they won't eat smartfish which is an orange flavoured variety done by higher nature . I think the strawberry one may have more appeal though.

I buy MorEpa mini which are strawberry flavoured capsules (in a fish sourced gelatine capsule) they are VERY high in EPA (eg twice the strength of EyeQ) so therefore really good value - usually around £12.99 for 60. Search on MorEpa minis should find them

hth

heartinthecountry · 09/05/2005 09:26

Soblue - dd and ds stand for 'dear/darling daughter' and 'dear/darling son'. A short and anonymous way of refering to our kids.

'bump' is an abbreviation for something specific (can't remember what) but basically people use it if they want to 'bump' a thread back to the top of the list to make sure people see it.

If you go to the top of the page there is an 'acronym list' which explains all the quirky abbreviations you find on MN.

HTH

Willow2 · 09/05/2005 14:31

Afternoon my dearies... it occurs to me, from looking at this and similar threads, that there is a feature in here, just waiting to get out. If anyone is interested in being interviewed on this topic then please CAT me with details of how changing your child's diet has changed things. (Posted with permission from Justine, by the way!)

teeavee · 09/05/2005 14:49

read this
it's an article from the observer abourt kids and additives - first appeared back in 2002

teeavee · 09/05/2005 14:49

sorry, awful typing again - i meant 'about' additives!

Willow2 · 09/05/2005 15:06

Thanks teavee - interesting stuff, isn't it?

Willow2 · 09/05/2005 15:06

teeavee, even

SoBlue · 09/05/2005 19:36

TVM heartinthecountry duly noted.Thats thanks very much :0

lisalisa · 18/05/2005 13:27

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mrsflowerpot · 18/05/2005 13:35

That is really good to read, lisalisa - ds is very easily irritated and gets angry and aggressive when annoyed and I've just started him on omega 3 this week, so will hope for similar results to your dd!

Cosmo74 · 18/05/2005 14:07

Has anyone tried Haliborange Omega-3 Fish Oil - just checking as we started DS on it last week - he had previously be on Boots Smart Omega 3 - it ran out and we couldn't get to boots so just popped to the local chemist and all they had was Haliborange Omega-3 Fish Oil, but I have noticed that he is alot hyper. and more unsettled this past 2 weeks - could it be to do with the change in the oils? he is also having a bit of a bad time at school which could explain the change in behaviour just wanting to check.

Also how do you know which is the best fish oils for them.

lisalisa · 18/05/2005 15:10

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heartinthecountry · 18/05/2005 16:43

Cosmo - I would check to see what is in the Halibo one. Does it have any colourings or flavourings for e.g that might be affecting your ds.

Also look at the EPA to DHA ratio - is it different to the Boots one? I think some kids react badly to too much EPA (why EyeQ sends some kids hyper I believe). But I might have got that the wrong way round.

There have been lots of threads on fish oil so I would trawl the archives a bit. I use eskimo oil for my dd which is expensive and hard to get hold of in the shops but is supposed to be the purest oil with a good ratio.

Fio2 · 18/05/2005 16:44

our little health food shop sells eskimo oil now, so I think it MUST be getting more popular

hey HITC, I had to buy my ds some of those corn crispbread things when he saw them in the health shop!

Cosmo74 · 18/05/2005 17:01

HITC - Thanks for that I had compared all the DHA,EPA etc but didn't really know what I was looking at - I have heard of Eskimo and know you can order it over the web - I know it is slightly more expensive but then again they say you get what you pay for, I am going to order it and see how it goes, do you order from nutrient.co.uk 2 for 19.90 or is there somewhere cheaper?

Thanks again

BTW he got a star sticker in school today - yepeee......going to drown him in praise when I get home from work....

lisalisa · 18/05/2005 17:18

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heartinthecountry · 18/05/2005 17:26

I am not 100% sure of the details lisalisa but I do remember this being discussed on a thread some time ago. I will see if I can find it in the archive.

I don't know if there are any official reports of it sending kids hyper but I have a feeling Blossomhill and Jimjams had bad experiences with it. And I think it was something to do with the high EPA levels. If your children are doing well on it I wouldn't worry. I think it is just some kids may react.

Eskimo oil is just another fish oil brand. Cosmo - that sounds like a good price.