Alex's Quality of Life is Better with Isotonix Spectrum Might-a-Mins.

When Beth Pinto RN, BSN, BA was asked what helps her son Alex she gave this reply:

The approach I have taken with Alex has been to follow the DAN (Diagnose Autism Now) Doctor recommendations. I found out about DAN when I read Jenny McCarthy's first book about her son Evan. I have since read her other two books and found the information she shares so helpful. The DAN recommendations for supplementation are what I have used to find supplements for Alex. The Market America Isotonix Spectrum Multi Vitamin and Isotonix Spectrum OPC-3 are right on target regarding what these kids need in a supplement and the big reason I decided to try them. go to www.marketamerica.com/hollyw key word search: Isotonix Spectrum.

The fact most kids have digestive problems makes the isotonic line so fabulous for them as 100% of the supplement gets into them instead of 40% from a pill and it is easier on their digestive system. I honestly think the subtle changes we have seen in Alex's behavior and mental clarity come from his increased absorption of the supplements.

Alex was on OPC in a tablet form 4 years ago that did not give him the same increased attention, mental clarity and relief from allergy symptoms that the Market America Isotonix Spectrum OPC-3 does. I only change one thing at a time with Alex so I can determine what, if any, effect the change is having on him. I also don't tell teachers, friends or sometimes even my husband when I make a change to see what feedback I get regarding changes. I am such a science geek that I attempt to make a blinded study out of any change to determine if what I see, or think I see, is real based on others feedback.

Alex has been playing more with neighborhood kids since starting the MA line and has also had such an easy start in school this year. Adult neighbors have told me they see improvement in Alex, but can't tell me exactly what, but they notice he is doing better. For the first time, Alex has actually told me he notices a difference in himself since taking the MA supplements. He said his poop "comes out easier" (which means he is digesting better since his body works better from ingesting all the supplement offers), his allergies are producing "hardly any snot" (due to the OPC-3) and he finds paying attention in school "even when I'm bored" much easier (again the OPC-3).

Alex also takes the Heart Healthy Omega III fish oil from Market America. (go to www.marketamerica.com/hollyw Keword search: Omega III These subtle increases have come at a time when changing the supplements he takes is the only thing new.

I tell other parents that the basic 5 in recovering kids from autism consists of:

1. diet --- clean and whole foods

2. exercise --- any movement helps and relieves stress for everyone

3. supplements --- they don't have systems that work right so we must assist them

4. home --- make it as chemical free as possible (MA home, garden, pet and auto products are fabulous and money saving!)

5. neurofeedback --- if the above doesn't clear out all the neurological problems, neurofeedback can retrain the brain to work as it was supposed to and medications can be avoided or decreased gradually while training until complete removal from meds can happen.

I hope this information helps. I am always happy to share any and all information I have found while researching how to help Alex.

Beth Pinto RN, BSN, BA