This past Friday we had a wonderful hour at MOMTV with Dr. Ted Herrmann, D.M.D. He is a super fun Holistic Dentist from the Miami area whom I have had the pleasure to meet.
After starting looking for holistic practitioners in our area, I came across his Practice. Let me tell you! He is my kind of Doc! As I had mentioned before, what I loved the most was his approach to my health as a WHOLE and not just as Mouth full of teeth = $$$. Since I stepped into his office I felt at peace, received by happy friendly staff, and guided by the hand (almost literally) through the process of my exam and treatment. I have learned more about my dental care in 3 weeks that what I had in 35 years!
I invite you to watch at least part of his talk on my show Holistic Living at MOMTV. He shared so much information that it is worth every minute!
If you are not in Miami and are looking for a reliable referral to a Holistic Dentist please referred to the Holistic Dental Association, they have a Member Search that will help identify the closest Dentist to you.
As many of you know, I had some health issues at home last week. What I week I should say!
I have three kids under the age of 5 and I am by myself most of the time. Last week the Flu Bug got us, well, at least it got the three kiddos. What a nightmare! First it was my three year old daughter, then my five year old son and lastly my 6 month old baby daughter. Fever, stuffy or runny noses, body aches, non-stop coughing and "mommy mommy mommy" to last for an eternity.
Traditionally, many parents face moments like this and unfortunately, due to the times we live in, we need fast solutions to get everyone back to "some" health. So, the easiest way out of the flu virus is to run to the drug store and get either Tylenol, Motrin and all sort of cough syrups. I call this the "Easy Button" and we have all been guilty of using it at one point or another.
After beginning my journey on Alternative Medicine, new options started to pup up in front of me. I was surprised to realize that these Holistic Health options really worked! How is it that the mass media had not been promoting it this fantastic Natural Cures for the Flu? (Well I guess it does not behoove the pharmaceutical industry right?)
After my struggle with the flu I realized that I need to share what I know in order to help other parents find these amazing Natural Remedies for the flu season. Hey, they gotta work, my kids are up and running, no major asthma attacks, coughing did not develop into bronchitis, and most importantly I DID NOT GET SICK! Can you believe it! Well, I can! I have done it over and over and it works every time.
What is the secret? Old fashion home remedies, Homeopathy, Natural Herbal Remedies, fresh organic juices and rest.
Crazy? No, I don't think I am. Everything that I mentioned above works, it just takes some time, and as parents we are entitled to ask our kids care givers to offer the time they need to heal in moments like this (by this I mean nannies, day cares and even grandparents!)
I know, you are probably wondering what on earth I am using, and I can tell you that I am using a lots of things.
First of all I use two of my favorite Immune System Boosters: Colloidal Silver and Family Immune Formula. (Don't worry you are not going to turn blue like the Oprah Blue Guy! This was an extreme case of homemade colloidal silver improperly used). As soon as I see the kids with the first symptoms, I started them on an intensive treatment, appropriate amount per age and weight, 3 times a day of each of the above.
In addition, I continue their daily regimen of DHA supplements,and multivitamins but try to increase their Vitamin C intake, as well as their Vitamin D (obtained through sun light exposure).
Ha! wait a little more to do. Homeopathic treatments are simply fantastic. I usually give them oscillococcinum. You can find the pediatric and adult formulas easily either over the internet or at your local Health Food Store.
And with all this and that, my mom's home made chicken soup and warm fresh lemonade. Some way some how Natural Holistic Remedies work to help your family get over a flu. We just need to let the body build its own defenses and fight for good. This over the counter pain killers and cough medications, only stop the symptoms but the real thing is still lingering in your family's bodies waiting to get you back through another venue.
In my case! this is I what always do: Start Colloidal Silver 3 times a day, Airborne every four hours. I also continue my Fish Oil, B Complex and most importantly Immunity Formula I from Shaklee. All I felt was some sneezing and scratchy throat but they soon faded away.
I have to be honest, it was not easy, I had to be right on schedule with everything, and there as a fair share of crying and fever, but the effort is well worth it. Right now, they are happy, healthy and rambunctious. I have not had to run to the hospital for excessively high fevers or bad asthma episodes and I am super happy with the results.
I know everyone's journey is different, but I certainly hope that my experience will help you at least to make a an easier and informed decision, find some alternatives and achieve Health Naturally.
And please don't forget to share your stories leaving a comment for other ones to read!
As I had shared with you before, Dr.Eric Rydland, M.D., is a Holistic Pediatrician with an incredible knowledge, a kind heart and a passion to help parents in achieving maximum health for their children.
He is a very busy physician with a Practice in the State of Virginia as well as in Florida. He has also developed an Amazing brand, Kids Wellness, Natural Remedies to help us stay Healthy and Keep Healthy Naturally. I use his products for my family and the improvements have been incredible! Thanks Doc. your work and efforts have changed my family's life!
Last night, he took more than an hour of his time, to share in my Live Stream TV Show at MomTV and what a night it was. On my part, a little overwhelming with my share of technical problems, but on his side perfect! We were able to record 90% of his lecture! Hurray!! God is good all the time!!
I want to invite you to take some time to watch his lecture. It is filled with wisdom and years of study and experience. It is usually not this easy to pick the brain of Physician like him.
I want to mention his website: www.kidswellness.com It has information on many holistic health topics and how to address the most common children illnesses the natural way. It also has his shop there, all of his family natural remedies can be purchased there as well as many other natural health brands products he endorses in his practice.
If you would like to contact Dr. Eric Rydland, M.D. you may do so at DrRydland@kidswellness.com
Thank you for the support you are giving my show, Holistic Living for Today's Moms, and for reading and sharing what I have to bring for your personal knowledge and growth.
ALL THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THIS VIDEO IS GIVING AS AN INFORMATIVE TOOL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A FINAL MEDICAL ADVISE. IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO FIND A PHYSICIAN AND BRING YOUR SPECIFIC CASE TO CLOSE FOLLOW UP.
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In an effort to continue educating our community on the topic of alternative medicine and vaccinations, I am posting below all the shows we have been sharing at MomTV.
In addition I am posting the vaccination information links that we have been talking about for your own research:
Feel free to leave comments and/or questions. I will be more than happy to try to find an answer.
Please understand that all the information provided has been taken from reputable sources available to everyone over the internet and most importantly that ALL OF THIS CONTENT IS SHARED WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVISE. Friday, June 19 2009. Vaccines. Are they safe?
Friday, June 26 2009. Alternative Vaccine Schedule and our Right to Choose? Part I
"Nothing in life happens by accident!" I have heard this phrase a few times this week and this time has really struck me.
God has an amazing way of taking care of us. His Love and Mercy come in many shapes, colors and forms. Sometimes, is $20 we find in the dryer, or that friend that gives us a call for no reason when we needed it the most. Many times, one person leads into another, and that person brings God's shine straight into your life.
I have mentioned before my struggles with my son's health. As a first time mom, I probably made tons of mistakes introducing him earlier than needed to highly allergenic foods. May be I stopped breastfeeding sooner than I should have(even though he was 18 months); or may be that massive amount of whole pasteurized homogenized cow's milk I gave him to compensate for the lack of my milk, simply was not the best decision ever. Whatever it was, I entered a very dark place, where I could not figure out why he would vomit everything he ate, why would he cough and cough until all my efforts in feeding him ended up splatter on the floor, or the car, or the street for no apparent reason, and to make things worse, he had also developed asthma! Gosh, he was only 2 years and some!!
This is the moment where one person simply brought the love of God by sharing some information, the name of a Holistic Doctor. Yay!! May be now, someone could tell me what is happening! Indeed! What a wonderful moment was when I went to my first appointment. We talked for over an hour about everything under the son. From the type of pregnancy I had, to the birth process, to what I ate, or took during and after the pregnancy, and everything my son had experience in his short life. Which ended up being more than I had thought!
This Holistic Doctor, has been one of God's biggest blessings in my life. With his dedication and his incredibly extensive knowledge, he has guided my efforts in assuring a happy healthy life for my son. We still have more to walk, but I am sure, that with the hand of our loving God, we will see my son grow into a Handsome Healthy and Loving Man.
Now, the great news is.... Dr. Erick N. Rydland, M.D. my fabulous Holistic Doctor, has graciously accepted my invitation to participate as a Guest Speaker at my live stream show at MomTV!
Do you know that every time he gives a lecture, there is a waiting list to be able to attend? Do you know that he fills his schedule a month ahead of time? And, do you know this time, there will be no waiting list, no rushing in traffic, no waiting for cancellations, and no lecture fees. He is happily sharing his time and knowledge with us for a whole HOUR on Friday, July 10th, at 10:00 PM Eastern.
He is a fantastic professional, with amazing talents and above all respect and love toward his patients and most importantly toward God. You can read more about his career and services by visiting his website: www.kidswellness.com
Mark you calendars, set up your alarms and come and meet us at http://momtv.com/ChicMommy.html on Friday, July 10th, 2009, 10:00 PM Eastern. We will be openly chatting about Holistic Pediatric Medicine, Autism treatment, Children Illnesses, and Natural Health. Bring your questions and your experiences for a great hour!
We will have great surprises for the participants!
I have been sharing my Journey in trying to find the cure for my son’s asthma, and today I am so happy. I think we are closer than we have thought.
For a while now, we have tried to stay away from Albuterol and steroid medications and have pushed Alternative remedies to improve his health.
What I have learned through the years is the pharmaceuticals treatments are optimum in Acute episodes, emergencies only, and they are vital to control the diminishing effects of an asthma attach or a severe allergic reaction. They have certainly controlled the symptoms and have helped stabilize my son. Once, his body was able to breath and go back to somewhat normal life, we have gone back to our Alternative treatments, which have include diet changes, herbal treatments, mineral and vitamins supplements, and homeopathic remedies.
It has been a process of adaptation and learning to believe and be certain that our bodies are perfect machines. These machines know that they need to expelled toxins and harmful things in order to balance themselves out. Let’s give some examples, if we have food poisoning, we immediately throw up or get severe diarrhea. Our bodies desperately try to get rid off of what is harming us. If we have a virus, or an infection, we get high fevers trying to kill the environment that allows these to live and multiply.
During my last conference call with our Homeopathic Consultant, I mentioned that my son’s asthma seem to be improving. It has become more manageable through alternative treatments and that I had not had to recur to the Albuterol nor steroids to help him. One of the things that I mentioned is that he is now showing Eczema, and that I was “truly concerned” about this new condition. To my surprise, she giggled and mentioned that “Eczema is considered the asthma of the skin” and that when it appears, in our case, it is because my son’s body is getting rid off the asthma. It is evolving, creating, expelling, transforming. I understood this process as if it was a little caterpillar, that has to enclose himself in a horrible looking cocoon to them transform into a gorgeous butterfly. My son’s body is transforming for the better. We would have known!!
Under the care of the one dimensional perception of the traditional medicine, his eczema would have been a symptom that only needed to be stopped. They would have ordered topical ointments with steroids, cortisone, etc. The only result, two illnesses that would remain within his body, entrapped with no way out. He would probably live his life battling asthma and eczema by stopping all symptoms every time they surface over and over instead of finding a way to aid his body to find the path to expel them once and for all.
We are happy today, because we are winning another battle against a life with perpetual asthma and skin problems. Today, my son is one step closer to a Happy, Fuller, and Healthier Tomorrow!
We want to thank our Holistic Doctor and our Homeopathic Consultant for guiding us out of this confusing labyrinth.
Don’t loose any hope! Whatever your battle is, God will help you find your way.
Many of us have come to a point in life where we are faced with all these questions. Finding the appropriate answer for our personal situation is one of the greatest challenges. Why is it a challenge? Some may ask; well, let me just tell you the beginning:the amount of information that is available to support either stream is overwhelmingly abundant.
At that precise moment, when we are perusing through pages and pages of debates and controversies, is when we have to take a moment and see what is it that we are looking for? Are we looking for a quick fix that will keep me running until it hurts or bothers again? Are we looking for a simple patch that will allow me to think I am better? Or, are we looking for something that is going to heal me from the inside out or at least, truly minimize the devastating effects of the illness deteriorating our health?
In my case, for many years I lived like a little ant marching behind the other ones, with the load of my aches and pains up in my back. Without asking or questioning, simply opening my mouth and swallowing whatever it was they put there. For many years, I didn’t even know what it was, I just knew it hurt and it hurt all the time. I felt lazy, tired, exhausted, and I always had a bottle of acetaminophen to either help my headache or relieve for a few hours that leg pain that never went away.
Until that day! That Aw Moment! Destiny put in the path of a Chiropractic Physician. A person that took the time to explain to me that my body is the most perfect machine ever created! That my body has the ability to heal itself and it only needs some help.
The change started immediately. After learning what I was truly experiencing, a severe case of double scoliosis, I understood that “There is no pill, lotion, or potion that will ever put my bones back in place. No pill, lotion or potion could ever free my severely pinched nerves so I could live with no pain. I learned that I need to care for my body as much as dedicate to care for my car (car washes, weekly gas, oil changes, filter changes, etc.). And since then, Chiropractic has been a pivotal point in my health and the health of those around me.
My kids have all been adjusted almost immediately after their birth and have continued to get their adjustments in regular basis. I hope that none of them had to live with the pain and discomfort created by spinal disease, and to this day, I am proud to say, that the understand and feel the difference it makes in their life.
I hope that in your quest you can find the answers that will offer a healthier tomorrow.
If you enjoy a holistic life style as well as the delights of homemade, handmade and fun made, you have found your corner. I am a mother of 3 and a crafter. This is my alter ego!
I have learned that the quality of our family's life depends on the choices that we make as Parents.
This is all about our life's experiences and our attempts to make it a little better every day.
The comments made on this blog regarding alternative medicine and or traditional medicine are based on my own personal experience,
anecdotal information and common sense and it is provided ONLY for INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. Please, ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PRACTITIONER IF ILL.
