http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/blogs-1-1-1-20.html This article was forwarded to me by a friend and holistic practitioner.  It puts into words what up to now I have not been able to.  People wonder why I'm not running to get the vaccine for my family.  This article by George B. Elvove, M.D., P.C., eloquently explains my mindset on the subject of Swine and other flu vaccines.  ****************** Visit ElvoveMD.com Swine Flu Upd]]> I took this Dowsing course with Raymon Grace last year.  It changed my life for the better in ways I cannot explain.  Of all the treatments I've had, this skill, Dowsing, was the best investment.  Once you learn how it is done, it is free, except the time you invest in it.  My life is on track, I am healthier than I have been in 25 years, and my family is so much happier with me and each other.  If you have read my other blogs, you know I've t]]> For anyone who is looking for an excellent Occupational Therapist for a child on the Autism Spectrum, in the Greater Milwaukee area, you might want to consider Ladders to the Puzzle, LLC.  Karin Larson, OTR, was formerly the head OT at New Berlin Therapies.  She has left that practice to start her own business with business partner June Klees, MSCCCSLP (Speech Therapist).  Their greatest desire is to provide the best Pre- and P]]> Just wanted to share a clear, concise article I found on the Biological Treatments for Autism Support Group. Connection between gluten-free, casein-free diets (gfcf) and autism. Briefly, gluten is a protein, and so is casein. Gluten is a protein fraction found in all wheat, rye, barley, and most oat products. Casein is a protein fraction found in all dairy products. To most Autistic children, gluten and casein are the]]> Raymon Grace tentatively plans to return to Wisconsin in the Spring to teach another dowsing course.  I am putting out feelers to see what the interest level would be in the Milwaukee area.  If you have an interest in learning to dowse and would like to know more (without making a commitment at this point), just comment at the bottom of this blog.  Thanks!]]> I mentioned in my previous blog that I would write about the dowsing course I took with Raymon Grace.  Sorry to not write sooner; I have been spending all my free time dowsing! All I can say is "wow!"  Raymon taught us to manage energy for improving our lives.  And it works.  I've had too many positive shifts in my life for it to be coincidence. The truly amazing thing about dowsing is that most people can do i]]> Wow, I can't believe it has been almost 2 months since my last post.  Summer has kept me busy.  I have been researching something new and different (to me), to say the least. Dowsing for health. My son has been plagued by headaches until recently.  They began in October 2007 (or, at least this was Ben's first mention).  They varied in intensity, ranging from bad to migraine, when I would have to pick him up from school due ]]> I did not watch this episode with Dr. Oz (I didn't know it was on), but I read the summary and plan to look for it online. In my previous blog regarding Oprah's earlier show in May with Brian Weiss, I mentioned that I had been greatly helped by undergoing several past life regressions. Since Oprah's most recent show was specific to Phobias, I have decided to share my personal experience regarding my phobia that was erased through delving into my]]> No matter how "evolved" a person gets, it seems like the one thing that can manage to bring a person down is getting sucked back into a bad family dynamic. Instead of moving cross-country to escape (or wishing you could), the workshop below could be your answer.  I personally believe I am growing up emotionally, yet sometimes I hear myself talk and think "Wow, I sound just like Mom!" It scares me sometimes. I plan to attend this seminar so I c]]> My mother was recently diagnosed with Copper Toxicity Syndrome.  Shortly after, I was diagnosed with the same.  As we undergo detox and research the subject, we find that so many conditions could have a root cause of copper toxicity.  Some more common ailments that could be helped by detoxing copper are: Autism, depression, migraines, PMS, allergies, insomnia, ADHD and more.   I wanted to share an article with you o]]> Below is some important information for anyone with an ASD child or a parent who is concerned about vaccines. After hearing about the mitochondrial disorder and Autism link, I reviewed my son's labwork. It turns out that one of the labs done indicated that my son has a mitochondrial disorder. I have heard from mainstream medical sources that there is "no test" that can show a predisposition for Autism. This is not true. There are several differen]]> Oprah had an interesting show regarding Past Life Regression this week.  She had Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters on the show. I was wanted to mention past life regression in my health blog since I have undergone past life regression myself many times over many years.  I have found it to be an amazing healing tool. My first past life regression was in 1998, but I had been reading books on the subject a couple years be]]> I would like to see if anyone in the Milwaukee area is interested in attending a satellite rally here in Milwaukee in conjunction with the one advertised below in Washington DC. Depending on the response, I will look into a venue and post information regarding our own "Green Our Vaccines" rally. Join Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey at the Green Our Vaccines ]]> There has been a lot of discussion in the news about Autism and vaccinations. The measles outbreak in the Milwaukee area is causing dissention between parents who vaccinate and those who don't. Some parents would like to stop the vaccinations, but then later cave once they're provided the statistics on how "rare" Autism is. I was one of those parents. I felt something was wrong with my son, but I still had him vaccinated once a slew]]> I am providing another article and video on artificial sweeteners. I normally do not post anything Snopes.com regards false, but in this case, I firmly believe snopes.com is wrong. It states "anecdotal only" as reason. As a mother of an ASD child, I know full well that anecdotal is proof enough. When you have thousands of people with similar anecdotes, maybe it's time to take a closer look, conduct studies, etc. In the case of this artificial sw]]> Daniel Amen, M.D., provided the following interview in his newsletter. I know increasing my omega-3s helped get me off antidepressants, so I'd like to encourage others to give it a try for depression or anger issues.  Newsletter/Interview:   Brain In The News: Substance Abuse, Anger and Omega-3 Fatty Acids "Brain in the News" is a weekly commentary on how brain science relates to the news. The brain is involved in everything w]]> A lot of people I talk to notice their allergies get worse the older they get. Based on what I've learned over the past couple years, this is not surprising. I am not a doctor, I'm a person who got tired of taking many different prescriptions to treat many different symptoms. The one I will talk about today is allergies and hives. Two months after I gave birth to my second child, I started itching like crazy. I had huge hives and I'd never exper]]> I want to give this comment/response its own highlighted blog. Betsy and John Hicks have helped my family immensely. If you are looking for an alternative to "mainstream" medicine but still want the security of an MD, www.pathwaysmed.com is a great way to go. ************************************************** Submitted by Betsy Hicks: My husband is a holistic medical doctor. We see hundreds of patients with an excellent success rate in Bi-]]> Atkins, South Beach, Gluten-free, Low fat, Low Sodium, blood type diet, the list goes on. Which one is right for you? Perhaps the answer is none of these. As mentioned in my previous blogs, I am not a healthcare professional. I am someone who has been fighting to get my life back on track after years of eating the wrong foods. In my case, I should have been on a gluten-free diet my entire life. The digestive disorders caused by the gluten in my]]> Everyone who knows me knows how strongly I feel about artificial sweeteners. Instead of providing just my personal opinion, I'm forwarding enlightening information from a nutrition professional, Bonnie Minsky. Although I do not personally know her, she is highly regarded in the alternative treatment circle-of-friends I've found. Please consider the following the next time you reach for "just one can" of diet pop. Dear Valued Client, (F]]>