Electrodermal Screening and Homeopathic Solutions

Zane has been off all medication for two weeks now.... and he is sleeping through the night - a miracle in itself. I give him only 1 3mg melatonin tablet and about 5 drops of Bachflower remedy (I find the liquid version works better than the spray, although some attest to the efficacy of the spray).

We had our second appointment with Dr. Frazier this past week and Zane was tested using their electrodermal screening method. Zane had to hold (or rather, I helped him hold) a metal cylinder while specific points on his fingers were tested on the other hand. He made it through most of the lengthy testing, but towards the end I ended up filling in as proxy for him and cut a significant lock of his hair to place on the machine - which then, using my body as a sort of grounding point, analyzed the hair sample.... very interesting.

I wish I could remember everything they told me, but with so much information being thrown at me and Zane eeeeing in my ear, I couldn't concentrate on much. I do remember them saying he had evidence of vaccine injury - DTaP specifically, as well as metals such as lead in his system. Also that his neurotransmitters were not communicating - they were misfiring, which means that they are being blocked by other "bad" elements. His body was also screaming for essential fatty acids and vitamins and minerals - most of what he'd been getting was not being absorbed by his intestines... which we already know are a mess.

They prescribed a few homeopathic remedies for him to take three times a day along with digestive enzymes, probiotics and vitamins and EFA's. The remedies they created deal with detoxing the brain/organs as well as supporting the neurological and organ functions. They also created a remedy to support his emotional well being - with elements meant to calm and give confidence and reduce anxieties, give center and balance.

I have to admit there has been a part of me that scoffs at homeopathic stuff - I mean, seriously - how can a few drops of this or that make a real difference?? But, then I decided to try Zane's emotional remedy on myself. I'm recently divorced, feeling a whole lot of stress, trying to balance work and school and manage a household on top of raising as autistic son and having to resort to creative ways to pay for his expensive therapies and then find the time to run him here and there.... I decided to call it the wonderwoman remedy. It works. Somehow it really works. 11 little drops three times a day and I feel centered and balanced and confident that I can handle the heavy load that I carry alone. This is amazing to me and I am so hopeful and excited to see how it will help Zane. It is already beginning to show.

He has had three very good days in a row at school - happy all day and participating in his work. He hasn't had a meltdown since we started. He's screamed at me a couple times... like today in church - he couldn't figure out how to get me to understand what he wanted... either it was a back tickle or he wanted me to pound on his bones.... that is something he really likes. When he lays down I let a heavy hand land on his bones starting with his shoulders I make my way down his vertebrae and onto his hip bones and femurs and knees and ankles... not too hard but firm - enough for him to "feel" his body. I wonder if the reverberation in his bones gives him an awareness of his body. It feels good - try it on yourself... it kind of makes your body wake up.

We are still struggling with the bowel movements. Since that difficult one last Saturday, I haven't seen another one since.... another week gone by. Last night Zane was doing his potty dance - he lifts his legs up awkwardly while he walks.... and then there's the distressed look on his face that gives it away. I ran him to the bathroom where we sat with little result. Poor little boy. We are still waiting. I do have much hope though. I haven't given him metamucil or anything like that since last week. Only Dr. Frazier's prescriptions and we also had him adjusted while we were at the appointment. He said we should see his movements get more and more frequent as we take the remedies. It seems that he is right. I am totally thrilled that only one week has gone by.

Last week Zane and I were visiting with my niece when Zane - out of nowhere - climbed up on my lap and looked me straight in the eye and said as clearly as anything, "love you." Then he gave me a hug and kiss and went on his way. I was stunned. He is always so affectionate and loving and always kissing and hugging me, but he has never been able to communicate anything like this before.... and rarely has any word from him mouth not been prompted. The fact that he thought about it and acted on his own is a miracle. For one little moment I had Zane, just Zane, and not autistic Zane.

Matisow is still following Zane everywhere... both love to snuggle in my bed - at anytime of the day. They are both so cozy it makes it hard for me to get anything done, I want to snuggle too! I've noticed Zane's humming is not as prevalent, however he is grinding his teeth, although that isn't so prevalent either. In fact, he was quite quiet today, not resorting to humming, teeth grinding, or even rubbing too much. Tonight I only gave him the melatonin to go to sleep with and not the Bachflower remedy. Since Dr. Frazier didn't tell me whether to use it or not, I thought I'd try not using it for a couple nights and see if Zane still sleeps through the night.

This next week is a full week for Zane. He has equestrian therapy Mon, Wed, and Fri, and on Thursday he sees Dr. Frazier for an adjustment and laser therapy. This will be our first time with the laser, but because Zane is so still when he is worked on, Dr. Frazier felt we could start. He expects to see Zane's toe-walking and eye crossing diminish and go away altogether, but would take some time. I am feeling very good about this. This is the first time I have felt like what I am doing for Zane is actually helping him and I am so happy not to have him on medications... I look around his classroom at the other kids in his class and although Zane is a little hyperactive and much more vocal and more difficult in some ways than the other kids, at least he is not a walking zombie. Those kids all looked like they're drugged - the same expressions I've seen in Zane on his medications. Now, when Zane looks at me, though it might be glancing, I can see him. There is no cloud over his eyes as before, but has a clarity and brightness there.