niera, also known as Bacopa or “Brahmi,” which has been used in Ayurveda for centuries. It has been traditionally used as a brain tonic to help enhance memory development, learning and concentration. A double-blind placebo-controlled investigation was carried out to study the effects of Bacopa extract after a 90-day trial. The results of this study showed that Bacopa significantly improved performance of the working memory, more specifically the spatial working memory. Our working memory is the ability to actively hold information in the mind to perform complex tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning. Other potential useful herbs are calamus, gotu kola, rosemary and ginkgo. All of the above may seem overwhelming and daunting. Autism spectrum disorder is a very complex and challenging condition that should not be underestimated. An example of the power that the above diagnostic and treatment strategies can yield comes from when Dr. Born was a medical student and precepting with a naturopath in Seattle, WA. A woman brought in her two daughters, the older of whom was autistic. They were ages 5 and 8. What stood out to Dr. Born was that the 5 year old looked and acted much more like an 8 year old; even physically she was taller. The 8 year old was essen- tially non-verbal and barely communicative. She would mostly just play with the same toy and push the car around the track. There was no eye contact, no engagement, and she definitely did not like to be touched. The look in the mother’s eyes was devastating. After about 8 months of biotherapeutic drainage, treating the
dysbiosis, healing the gastrointestinal inflammation, and a well chosen homeopathic remedy, the girl “woke up.” She was more engaged, made eye contact, didn’t mind being held by her mom and was speaking in mostly full sentences. Dr. Born moved on from that preceptorship and from Seattle, but last time he spoke with that physi- cian he learned the girl is still making steady progress towards a more “normal” life. He has taken that experience, along with others, and implemented them into his practice and has seen tremendous results.
Dr. Born and Dr. Jones are licensed naturopathic physicians in Avon, CT, and are active members of the American Association of Natur- opathic Physicians. They practice at Whole Health Associates, LLC, which is located in the Farmington Valley and offers natural medicine care for the entire family, including naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit
www.wholehealthllc.com or call 860-674-0111. See ad on page 2.
Taking Care With Cynthia Ebanks, R.N.
Providing, support, guidance and inspiration for families challenged by illness, injury and dementia.
Making the Choice for Care Making the decision to turn to home care for yourself or a
loved one is a great first step to improving quality of life. One of the first and most important decisions is what level of home care is needed. The most important thing to consider is the client’s needs. The various levels of service such as companion homemaking,
personal care or dementia care, are tailored to the different levels of need. An initial assessment should be able to determine the level of care that is needed for you or your loved one. When deciding between 24-hour live-in care and hourly options,
often it appears to client’s families that the 24-hour live-in care is more cost effective. This is not always the case. There are hidden costs to adding a full-time resident to a house such as electricity, water, and other utilities will increase. There are also non-monetary but no less real costs as well: having to share food preparation, living space, kitchen and bathroom facilities, etc. When everything is considered, you may find yourself asking what is really being saved versus hourly care. Live-in care may not be appropriate for some clients. Members
of the household will need to be able to accept sharing space with a “stranger,” which is not always possible. Ultimately, the real question you have to ask is: “What is going to meet my loved one’s needs?”
Listen to the messages and always act from a place of love and concern
Assisted Living In The Home
As a registered nurse with specialized training in dementia and Alzheimer’s, Cynthia Ebanks founded and operates New England Nightingales.
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