Ted's Remedies
★★★★★
I realize that I gave him magnesium L-threonate thinking that it was related to threonine, which I apparently got wrong, but I stumbled upon an amazing adjunct to Ted's protocol. I HIGHLY recommend anyone seeking to reduce spasticity immediately start taking it. It is the only form of magnesium that penetrates the blood brain barrier and it eliminated my son's spasticity in less than four days. It was the only supplement we gave him at first, so it's certain that there was no overlap with the other nutrients in the protocol.
We began the protocol in early January, and my son's motor skills regressed when the spasticity disappeared because he relied so heavily on his tone for stability. Now a little over two months later, he is able to sit, assisted walk, and weight shift with apparent ease. His progress is astounding his therapists.
I have been trying to share the remedy with other moms (and even tell me own family about the impact the protocol has had) but few people believe a magnesium supplement would have a greater benefit than a prescribed procedure (like SDR/PERCS).
Astragalus Root
★★★★★
http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYQY200803009.htm
In short, astragalus root injections were found to have a significant (positive) effect on behavior, motor skills, social skills and daily skills in children with cerebral palsy.
This study, I believe, took place in China. I don't know that astragalus root injections would be able to found in most places. But I do know that if I had a child with cerebral palsy, I would be using astragalus root in some way.
I have found it to be quite a wonderful herb to improve the immune system, especially in my children. But I think it must be doing more than that for children with cerebral palsy.
Stephen Buhner's dosing recommendation for adults with a chronic condition is 3 T. of astragalus root powder three times a day! It is used as a food in China and has been used for hundreds of years for health.
I have given 1/4 teaspoon a day to a 4 year old to prevent Lyme disease (and it seemed to prevent everything else as well - he had such a healthy season on that!) And I would feel comfortable giving a good bit more than that.
It can be added to soup, rice, oatmeal. It is mild tasting. Tincture is easy to dose as well, it can be added to water or juice and is quite palatable.
~Mama to Many~
