We give K3 four capsules of Nordic Naturals DHA Jr. every. single. day. I have been awe struck by the changes I see in her. At Church on Good Friday, she stood patiently in line… not freaking out or jumping all over. She was one of the calmest children there. This is not the child [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Supplemental Nutrition’
January 27, 2008
Not All Fish Oils Are Created Equal
We decided to try the Lil Critters Omega 3 Supplements because they were so much more cost effective than the Nordic Naturals we started out on.
Heaven help us… that was a mistake!
Evidently not all fish oils are created equal. Within a week of the switch we started noticing major behavior changes. Ballet class was a [...]
January 10, 2008
I LOVE Costco
I know… it violates everything about shopping locally and avoiding mass consumerism. But, I cannot help loving Costco. Why? Because feeding a family of SEVEN is darn expensive.
Costco is adding all kinds of lovely natural and organic products to their shelves. This makes me leap for joy! K3 does not like the Nordic Natural Fish [...]
December 5, 2007
Supplementing a GFCF Diet
Supplements are a vital part of ensuring a well-balanced diet in a child with food allergies. Diseases like Celiac’s actually interferes with the absorbtion of much needed vitamins and minerals. Other dietary restrictions, such as those for ADHD and Autism (GF or GFCF diets) may be lacking some of the needed vitamins. There is also [...]
December 1, 2007
Fish Oil and ADHD
We are sure Kenzie has ADHD. We also feel that her diet can control it… so we do not see a traditional doctor for it. We will NOT medicate. Members of our family have all answered 14 questions (Does my child have ADHD), coming up with 10-11 yes answers. The rule of thumb is 8 [...]
