lubricating the gastrointestinal tract and rich medium-chained fatty acids for in- stant energy,” I suggested. “Sam is fatigued a lot, maybe this will
help him,” said Megan. “It certainly might. Fatigue is some- times a sign of dehydration. Getting Sam to drink half his body weight in ounces of purifi ed spring water each day may also help with fatigue.” I thought a moment and added, “also encourage him to drink one or two cups of plain distilled water each morning. This will help remove any possible bound toxic metals or chemicals that may be contributing to his seizure activity.”
“Is this something I should also do
for myself?” asked Megan. I nodded. “Yes, we all need to per-
form low-level detoxing and this is one of many examples.” I continued on with my plan for Sam, “I would also encourage you to give Sam and his sister a yummy chewable children’s multi-vitamin loaded with vitamins and minerals along with added whole food fruits and vegetables. We are fi nding today that even organic foods are low in needed vitamins and minerals because of nutrient-defi cient soil.”
“That makes a lot of sense. I never thought of that before,” said Megan.
“Since Sam has frequent respiratory problems, there’s also the possibility that the seizures may be caused by an infec- tion. I think we need to strengthen his immune system. I’m suggesting an herbal product called ImmunoBerry. It contains several medicinal mushrooms, elderberry, wild cherry bark and beta glucan all of which stimulate white blood cell production,” I added. “I will defi nitely put Sam and his sister on that herbal product to protect them during cold season,” Megan beamed with positive energy. “There are two other important nu- tritional supplements I want you to use. Fish oil will reduce infl ammation from the seizures while rebuilding and improv- ing Sam’s delicate brain function. I know it’s tough to get kids to eat vegetables. If Sam’s like that, consider giving him green superfoods with a mix of sweet fruits. It tastes great, even to kids, and Sam will get close to his recommended daily al- lowance of fruits and vegetables.” “This is a lot of information, Amber. I had no idea that what Sam eats could affect his seizures. Looks like I need to make a trip to the grocery store on the way home!” Megan was smiling and seemed more hopeful. “Thank you for coming to see me and
let me know in the next couple of weeks how he progresses,” I said as I gave Me- gan a warm hug goodbye. Several weeks later, I received a phone call from Megan. “Amber, Sam hasn’t had seizure in fi ve weeks! He is doing great! And all we’ve done is change his diet. I was so stressed and had no hope. Thank you so much for your sup- port and guidance. Now let’s schedule me for an appointment. I want to lose weight and improve my wellness!” “That sounds terrifi c, Megan! I look
forward to supporting you on your jour- ney to wellness and radiant health,” I smiled with grateful joy.
Amber Kent is a Clinical Nutritional Thera- pist & Herbalist for the Natural Vitality Center and Vaughan Integrative Medicine. A member of the American Herbalist Guild, she counsels patients in the areas of holistic nutrition and herbal medicine. Amber earned a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Herbs and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Education and Nutrition from Haw- thorn University. See ad on page 2.
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