Should we worry about our special needs kid’s diet?
We can look at this two different ways. Will changing my child’s diet solve all of his/her problems or will it help manage the symptoms?
The answer to this is that it won’t solve all of their problems because there is a certain amount of genetics that have played a role in their development or lack thereof. Ninety-five percent of their symptoms can be solved with diet and lifestyle. The 5% that we inherit is the part we can not control due to congenital factors. However, could detoxing and eating a nutrient rich diet manage their other symptoms and help with brain inflammation? The answer is Absolutely!
As a parent of a child with special needs I’m willing to be a warrior for her socially, mentally, physically and emotionally. I want to not only protect her heart from harm from other kids that don’t understand, but also I want to guide her to be all that she can be physically and mentally. From my own experience, there are certain supplements and foods that can bring healing or harm. I’ve experienced both. Foods can heal and foods can hurt and cause more inflammation. The healing foods are your whole foods not chemically altered and processed. Foods that damage are canned, boxed goods and prepackaged foods laden with chemicals, colors, flavors and preservatives. If I can’t pronounce it then do I want it going into her body? Absolutely not.
Most of our children with special needs have digestive concerns. I have discovered with not only my own children but have supported other families with special needs children. We work together to help heal the gut naturally. Some of our children have sensory issues that are related to food. We will explore ways to get the nutrient rich foods into their diet in a fun way by allowing them to take part in the preparation as they are able.
I love to hear your story. If you would like to learn more about diet and lifestyle for your child with special needs I’m here for you. Contact me here.
Angela
Healthy Living Chick
Your Holistic Health Coach
