My last post had me thinking...
The changes I have made to my "diet" (food and supplements) has improved my personal realtionship, work and my self esteem along with my comfort in my clothes and in my body.
It makes me wonder why more parents aren't taking better care of themselves too...
Now remember I'm in the home I know having a child let alone a child with education and behavioral challenges is a lot of work, but its just as important for you as parents to be strong, healthy and happy.
Parents just think the few minutes (or couple hours) you took for yourself, how much that time can make a difference. A difference in interacting with your child, husband or your other children. How from that time you have the extra energy to make the healthy meal rather then orderimg take out or the energy to spend the quality time you always wanted.
Just think you can feel as good as your child if you figured out what foods affect your body and by taking supplements. I say this because it was your children who motivated me to look at myself so I hope your children are motivating you too!
I hope YOU parents will look at yourself and see what you need to do to make sure you are doing all you can to take care of yourself. Let me know if you want some help!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Realization of the importance of supplements and eating well!
This week I have just gone through my own "Science Experiment". To give you background as of January I started taking medication to deal with my "not feeling right symptoms" that I found were "not normal."
Since March I have stopped taking my perscription medication to assist in this and had begun to only take supplements and I felt great.
Well I ran out of my probiotic and digestive enzymes and the first few days I thought no big deal, I'll be ok, re-order them and then start back up. So a few more days pass and I'm starting to not feel to hot. I finally get my digestive enzymes and feel a little better, but still not right at this point and it had been a week.
I now have caught a cold, I'm cold all the time, my sleep isn't good, I have bags under my eyes, my head isn't clear, I'm in the bathroom all the time, oh no not again! Most of my symptoms are back! I asked a friend if I can have a few of her probiotics (she recommended them to me). She also gives me some fermented salsa to settle my stomach. I wait and hope my order comes soon... I call to check on my order and I have to wait two more weeks! So needles to say I am going to try a new probiotic until it comes in.
Why I shared this: I wanted to share this because I'm sure parents wonder is this working for their children? Is it worth the haasel?
Let me speak for Your/Our children: IT IS WORTH IT! it is so worth it! The way I felt last month compared to this week is crazy. I know its worth all the work I put in, that YOU put in. I can't wait to get my body back to where it was just a month ago.
Since March I have stopped taking my perscription medication to assist in this and had begun to only take supplements and I felt great.
Well I ran out of my probiotic and digestive enzymes and the first few days I thought no big deal, I'll be ok, re-order them and then start back up. So a few more days pass and I'm starting to not feel to hot. I finally get my digestive enzymes and feel a little better, but still not right at this point and it had been a week.
I now have caught a cold, I'm cold all the time, my sleep isn't good, I have bags under my eyes, my head isn't clear, I'm in the bathroom all the time, oh no not again! Most of my symptoms are back! I asked a friend if I can have a few of her probiotics (she recommended them to me). She also gives me some fermented salsa to settle my stomach. I wait and hope my order comes soon... I call to check on my order and I have to wait two more weeks! So needles to say I am going to try a new probiotic until it comes in.
Why I shared this: I wanted to share this because I'm sure parents wonder is this working for their children? Is it worth the haasel?
Let me speak for Your/Our children: IT IS WORTH IT! it is so worth it! The way I felt last month compared to this week is crazy. I know its worth all the work I put in, that YOU put in. I can't wait to get my body back to where it was just a month ago.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Grocery tips for buying organic- addition to Newsletter 1
Quick grocery tips:
Organic
1. the label should read 100% USDA Certified Organic. This means that it was grown with no pesticides, GMO's, fertilizers, no synthesizing, no bioengineering, no radiation or sewage sludge.
2. Look at the PLU - there will be a "9" followed by a 4 digit number. The "9" indicates that it is organic.
Color
Think the more colorful something looks the more desire others will want to eat it. This month go green! Greens are the most important color to eat! Example of greens Kale, collard greens, mustard greens, lettuce. They are rich in Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Vitamin A, C, E, fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll. Greens purify the blood and good for the immune system.
Green of the month - Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with antioxidants. You can eat a whole bunch of kale for less than 50 calories. (steamed, sauted or raw in salad!) and it will fill you up!
Texture
Look for a variety of textures. Different textures ensure you get a variety of nutrients. Textures can be dense and strong, delicate, light and crispy. Combine textures, like light and leafy with something a bit heavier for a more exciting dish.
Take action today and find out the generic brand of organic food at you grocery store. These items will be less expensive then convential counterpoint.
If you want read my newsletter and more info about organic food. Send me a comment and I will send you my newsletter!
Organic
1. the label should read 100% USDA Certified Organic. This means that it was grown with no pesticides, GMO's, fertilizers, no synthesizing, no bioengineering, no radiation or sewage sludge.
2. Look at the PLU - there will be a "9" followed by a 4 digit number. The "9" indicates that it is organic.
Color
Think the more colorful something looks the more desire others will want to eat it. This month go green! Greens are the most important color to eat! Example of greens Kale, collard greens, mustard greens, lettuce. They are rich in Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Vitamin A, C, E, fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll. Greens purify the blood and good for the immune system.
Green of the month - Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with antioxidants. You can eat a whole bunch of kale for less than 50 calories. (steamed, sauted or raw in salad!) and it will fill you up!
Texture
Look for a variety of textures. Different textures ensure you get a variety of nutrients. Textures can be dense and strong, delicate, light and crispy. Combine textures, like light and leafy with something a bit heavier for a more exciting dish.
Take action today and find out the generic brand of organic food at you grocery store. These items will be less expensive then convential counterpoint.
If you want read my newsletter and more info about organic food. Send me a comment and I will send you my newsletter!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
food reaction
I was able to first hand witness how certain foods can react in children. I was working with a parent of a now typically developing child (thanks to food!) and we were sitting in her kitchen.
To give you back background of my past interactions with this child, he would come in and out of the room as kids do and ask his mom questions or to request something. He has always been very polite, follows direction, interacts with me well etc. Last time I saw him we had a snack together and we had very appropriate conversation.
When I first came over today he was once again very polite, was having a play date with a friend (which was being facilitated by another adult) and having a great time. Mom and I continued our talk and about half way through he had lunch. Mind you this is something he can eat. Not something that is restricted, but not something mom gives him all the time as she tries to limit the amount of yeast he has. We continue to talk and about 15 minutes later he runs in the room and yells I hate you both and other comments and behaviors that are out of character for him. Mom calms him down, he returns to his play date and mom and I continue talking.
Over the next half hour he continues to run in and out of the room continuing to make inappropriate, out of character comments and interactions, not listening to his mom, eating flour off a plate (even though he just ate lunch) and grabbing at things. He came in as though he didn't care what is right or wrong, he just wanted what he wanted and to me he didn't even know what that was. This surprised me as this is not the same way I have seen him in the past or even earlier that day. Even after his play date leaves he continues to make out of character comments that are inapprpriate. Mom attempts to give him something else to eat to balance out what he ate for lunch.
For me this was an eye opener to watch a child react to food before your eyes and it is trully amazing. What he ate was a small amount, but his reaction and change in character was something to take note on.
Tip from this and what can you do:
Next time you notice your child is out of character or you see a change in behavior write this down and write down what they ate. This gives you a frame of reference to know how your child reacts when they eat different foods.
Why this is beneficial: from both an educational and behavioral perspective if your child is upset and you don't know why or you hear from the school your child had a "bad day" or was "out of character" this is something else to consider. Knowig this, you can be a detective and figure out what you can do different (and feed your child differently) to help your child reach and maintain their full potential.
To give you back background of my past interactions with this child, he would come in and out of the room as kids do and ask his mom questions or to request something. He has always been very polite, follows direction, interacts with me well etc. Last time I saw him we had a snack together and we had very appropriate conversation.
When I first came over today he was once again very polite, was having a play date with a friend (which was being facilitated by another adult) and having a great time. Mom and I continued our talk and about half way through he had lunch. Mind you this is something he can eat. Not something that is restricted, but not something mom gives him all the time as she tries to limit the amount of yeast he has. We continue to talk and about 15 minutes later he runs in the room and yells I hate you both and other comments and behaviors that are out of character for him. Mom calms him down, he returns to his play date and mom and I continue talking.
Over the next half hour he continues to run in and out of the room continuing to make inappropriate, out of character comments and interactions, not listening to his mom, eating flour off a plate (even though he just ate lunch) and grabbing at things. He came in as though he didn't care what is right or wrong, he just wanted what he wanted and to me he didn't even know what that was. This surprised me as this is not the same way I have seen him in the past or even earlier that day. Even after his play date leaves he continues to make out of character comments that are inapprpriate. Mom attempts to give him something else to eat to balance out what he ate for lunch.
For me this was an eye opener to watch a child react to food before your eyes and it is trully amazing. What he ate was a small amount, but his reaction and change in character was something to take note on.
Tip from this and what can you do:
Next time you notice your child is out of character or you see a change in behavior write this down and write down what they ate. This gives you a frame of reference to know how your child reacts when they eat different foods.
Why this is beneficial: from both an educational and behavioral perspective if your child is upset and you don't know why or you hear from the school your child had a "bad day" or was "out of character" this is something else to consider. Knowig this, you can be a detective and figure out what you can do different (and feed your child differently) to help your child reach and maintain their full potential.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Welcome!
Hello everyone!
Welcome to my blog. This will be an extention to my website www.tiamariesmith.com and http://www.stepbystepenw.com/.
A place to share information that I want to get out to everyone.
I wrote a blog post for the National Autism Association New York Metro Chapter's Monthly Education Presentation. If you want to check it out go to http://www.naanyc.blogspot.com/ For those of you who do not know I am the Vice President and Co -Chair which handles the monthly presentations. I've met alot of great people who are really making a difference for children and families affected with Autism.
Check back often you never know when I will add something new...
Looking forward to sharing more with you.
Best thoughts your way,
TiaMarie Smith
Welcome to my blog. This will be an extention to my website www.tiamariesmith.com and http://www.stepbystepenw.com/.
A place to share information that I want to get out to everyone.
I wrote a blog post for the National Autism Association New York Metro Chapter's Monthly Education Presentation. If you want to check it out go to http://www.naanyc.blogspot.com/ For those of you who do not know I am the Vice President and Co -Chair which handles the monthly presentations. I've met alot of great people who are really making a difference for children and families affected with Autism.
Check back often you never know when I will add something new...
Looking forward to sharing more with you.
Best thoughts your way,
TiaMarie Smith
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