Going out on a limb

Back in December a good friend of mine was battling eczema in her then six month old son.  I gave her the low-down on my best arsenal of products and routines which included bathing, moisturizing, and diet.  I also told her that if she got desperate enough we could talk about the hocus-pocus called NAET.  I was hesitant because it's weird and one really needs an open mind to take the steps to try it.  I was also hesitant because what if it didn't work for them, and because it's so weird that they'd think I'm a complete nut job.

Well, she did reach the point of desperation and has been undergoing treatments for her son for about the last month.  Yesterday was the baby boy's first birthday party which I attended.  I was approached by the dad and grandma as they were so thankful for the recommendation to try NAET because they are seeing such an improvement in their boy's skin.  WHEW, what a relief!!  The dad has gone to a handful of appointments and said after their first visit he was ready to throw in the towel because it seems like such a hoax.  But, he knows what I've been through with my son and the vast improvement we've seen, my kid is walking proof that this weird stuff works.  Everyone was commenting on how great my kid's skin looks!

NAET Recap, Where we are today

We are now 9 months and 41 treatments into NAET.  It's been a very interesting experience to say the least.  Although I am cautious to give NAET too much credit, I can't deny that today my kid's skin looks and feels wonderful.  It's smooth and creamy in color, just beautiful.  I also know that the itch remains, but it is starting to subside "a tiny bit" as he would say.  It could be just NAET, but I'm inclined to think that the cooler weather has something to do with it as well.

We're at the tip of the iceberg, as we still have yet to work on food allergies.  We've spent a lot of time trying to conquer environmentals and other issues up to this point.  I think Monday starts foods, and I can't wait.  Since the basic 15, we've completed organs, fish mix, cotton, pool water (chlorinated and bromine), hypothalamus, heat, adrenals, probiotics, asthma, grass mix, mold mix, tree mix, staph, me, and virus.

It's a long process, but I do whole-heartedly believe his body is processing nutrients better.  He's gained 5 pounds and 3 inches since starting NAET.  This is huge for a kid that had fallen off the growth charts just one year ago.  So we'll continue on this journey, and hope for the best with foods.  I dream of the day he can enjoy pizza and ice cream.  I know, unhealthy but he has worked so hard and this would make him so happy.

1/2 a pound & NAET #7

8 ounces, 1/2 a pound. That's how much weight my 3 year old gained in one week. Now that may not seem like much to you, but it's HUGE to us. He had been holding tight on 29 pounds for at least 6 months. Then he finally hit 30 pounds at last week's appointment, and today he had gained another 1/2. I mentioned he has been eating non-stop since starting NAET, so I knew the scale had to start budging at some point. He is also feeling more solid to us, like he's finally getting some meat on his bones. Could be just a growth spurt, or could be NAET. Who knows, but it's a step in the right direction.

We also treated for Iron today, as Sugar was cleared. NAET has updated their workbooks and the new book says to avoid leather in addition to many foods. This is already proving to be a bit of a challenge since we have leather couches. We'll be rubbing those gates all day and hope we clear next week.

Clear Skin! and NAET #6

It's been a long time coming, but DS is COMPLETELY cleared as of right now. That pesky spot above his eye has healed with the help of Protopic, I've been so reluctant to use this due to the FDA "black label" that it can cause cancer. Our doctor has been reassuring that it's completely safe as long as he's not eating tubes of it a day. It took about 4 days for the patch to heal--I applied a small fingertip amount twice a day for 3 days and then once for 2 and that seems to be all it needed. The itch has also greatly diminished. The allergist wants me to apply it 3 times a week, and the steroid cream twice a week. I'm going to play it by ear and see what's necessary.

On the asthma front, the last 5 weeks have been tough with upper respiratory infections which have required extra pulmicort and albuterol =( The allergist wants to up the daily dose of pulmicort to .5 from .25, and the Ped agrees since he says a cold should not be leading to asthma, as it shows the lungs "aren't up to snuff." Ugh. The Ped also said that once my son is feeling better that we can try to expose him to one of his environmental allergies (like caulk) to see if the MSM supplement is working and having the desired effect on the liver. Yeah, it would be nice to know, but oh how I dread these types of tests!

As for NAET, we had our 6th treatment yesterday. This was the Sugar Treatment. I'm curious to see if I notice any change, as I think sugar is a real problem from my son. His body just doesn't deal well with it, which I think it telling with his honey allergy being a level 4 on the RAST test. Interesting to note that my son said his itchies are GONE right now and is begging to eat a certain treat that he's been forbidden due to the allergies. Guess he thinks if the itchies are gone, then he can go back to eating goodies. My husband and I just had a conversation saying maybe it's coincidence, but after every NAET treatment there are positive changes that we talk about and notice.

What I notice with myself is that once his skin clears I tend to loosen up some of the food restrictions which then puts us back to square one. And it's not like it's major stuff, but twice in the past I've allowed him to eat broccoli which leads to immediate problems. I just have to remind myself not to let my guard down even though the skin problems aren't right in front of my face!

I've also come across two great NAET blogs, listed listed on the side. I so appreciate other moms sharing their experiences, thank you!