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Dairy Allergy and Soy Hesitant
Asked by T.H. from San Francisco
on October 6, 2008
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Hi mamas,
My 15 month old son is officially dairy allergic. I'm hesitant to go the soy route given the recent studies. Any thoughts on how I can get him the fats,...
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- One of my son's was born with a life threating allergy to dairy protein and was until age 4 and soy until age 3. It was a challenge but it was managable. I created a...
- My son was allergic to the proteins in cows milk and soy. Pediatrician said that the soy protein is similar to the one in milk. At the time he was being nursed, so I...
- Well you can't totally avoid soy, probably. It's in almost everything, even things you wouldn't suspect. If he's eating meat and beans he's getting protein. If he's ea...
Looking for a Calcium Answer!
Asked by L.C. from Tampa
on July 14, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter was just diagnosed with a milk protein and soy allergy in March. She had just had her teeth cleaned right before the allergist appt and had no d...
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- It's always best to get calcium from food, but perhaps once in a while you could try the calcium chews, I'm not sure the minimum age. I teach a nutrition course for...
- Actually, the most absorbable forms of calcium are from dark green leafy veggies, almonds and non-pastuerized mild products. So, I would buy her almond milk and give ...
- you can purchase a product called liquid calcium from Nature's Sunshine (I can get it for you if you are interested) but you put a teaspoonful in any drink or meal and...
Milk Allergy in toddler...How to Get Enough Fat, Protein, and Calcium?
Asked by A.T. from Las Vegas
on February 11, 2009
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My toddler is 14 months old. He has an allergy to milk. He cannot have any milk or milk products. He was also diagnosed with Failure to Thrive as a result. How do I...
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- I work with a lot of families and for kids of all ages this has been their "drink" of choice. http://liveitdontdiet.isagenix.com/us/en/isaleanshake.dhtml It not ...
- First off, I would highly recommend no more vaccinations for your baby as this could have contributed to the milk allergy and the failure to thrive. Second, there a...
- tofu, beans, peanutbutter, plenty of green veg have calcium, whole grain pastas, rice, breads
Foods and Iron
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on June 25, 2007
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During the last 2 doctor visits the pediatrican said my eldest daughter (25mths old) has been low on iron. I have started giving her vitamins with iron. Does anyone kn...
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- Had the same problem and did research. There are two types of iron: Heme and Non-heme irons. Heme irons are more readily absorbed. Examples: beef, shrimp, turkey, c...
- Hi B., I hadn't heard the red meat/dairy thing, interesting, I will have to look that up! I have no worries because my son eats a lot of lean red meat/ground turkey....
- google, google, google. Always challenge and ask the doctor to explain why....Low iron is not good but too much can throw a child into Type 2 diabetes. Iron HAS to be ...
Anyone Use Calcium Supplement for Toddler?
Asked by S.A. from Orlando
on November 10, 2008
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My 18 month old son drinks maybe 8 oz of rice milk per day (If I give him cow's milk his nose runs like a river. Allergy testing showed he has no allergies to milk or ...
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- there are a lot of things that have calcium- raw spinach, green bell peppers, goat milk, cashew nuts, green leafy vegetables you could juice some of these things toget...
- there seems to be a long complete list of calcium sources already but I just wanted to mention that sesame seeds and kale really are excellent sources of calcium and ...
- Hello S., I am a holistic Nutrition Coach and personal chef. If you can get him to eat lots of broccoli, and green leafy vegetables along with the fortified rice mil...
So, What's the Deal with Cow's Milk??
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on March 18, 2009
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I still breastfeed my son at 15 months - only 2 times a day. He eats really well and loves yogurt over all things so I think he's getting a lot of calcium. I have hear...
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- We are the only mammal that drinks the milk of another. It's not natural. We are the only mammal that continues to drink milk after weaning, also not natural. I agree ...
- A lot of kiddos are actually allergic or intolerant to cow's milk (although pediatricians push for it). Our daughter always had eczema and we had no idea why until we ...
- L.: lots of info online about cows milk... but NO human beings do not NEED to drink cows milk.. they need liquids for hydration and food for nutrition. P., R...
Lupron Depot Treatment for Endometriosis
Asked by J.S. from Miami
on November 18, 2008
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hi Moms,
I have posted here before about my endometriosis, and I am sad to say that it has come back! My son will be two in December, and as of lately I have been exp...
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- Hi J. I have had this treatment in the past and it really did help although I did have some side effects. It's going to vary from person to person but I did have h...
- Hi J., Lupron Depot just mimicks menopause by LOWERING hormones. If your doctor GIVES you hormones to replace them then you are contradicting the benefits, if any, ...
- I want to tell you that you can completely get rid of your pain and suffering with endometriosis through diet alone. I had it too, I had excruciating doubled over pai...
Need Calcium Supplement
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I have a child in my daycare that is allergic to Milk & Soy in addition to many other things. We have tried Rice Milk, Almond milk and he is reacting to everything. ...
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- Hi M., i am a Day care provider too. and we can not leaga ly give them anything, without a prescription, except infants/childrens tylenol. That respoinsibility lies w...
- It's really not your responsibility to do this. The Parents have to do it... you cannot give anything to the child, without their permission, written permission. I...
- Yes M., I would be careful not to take this into your own hands, that is the parents responsibility. I would just keep encouraging them. C.~ http://www.ToxicFr...
Your Opinion on Cow's Milk
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on January 5, 2009
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I am looking for other's opinions on Regular Cow's Milk. I think it makes my daughter's eczema and constipation worse amongst other things I am sorta anti-milk and won...
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- My 1 1/2 year old son, is allergic to all dairy. His eczema will flare up, and he sometimes vomits after drinking milk. Our pediatrician said cows milk is kind of ov...
- My friend and her daughter both have a hard time with cow's milk, but can tolerate cheese, yogurt, etc because of the cultures in them. Have you thought about goat/she...
- I LOVE cow's milk and dairy products, but realize nature makes it with baby cows in mind, not humans, and on a certain level, it's unnatural that we drink it. I tolera...
Teeth Brushing Battles
Asked by S.R. from Charlotte
on February 26, 2008
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My 2year old son just fights brushing his teeth. I've given up and try only twice a week or so. My husband is no help. He says, he is just going to loose them all even...
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- They have tooth brushes that play music when the children brush. He may like that. Have you tried taking him to the store to pick out his own tooth brush? They have di...
- When my son started brushing at 2 he was interested because of the flavored training toothpaste for toddlers, and he watched when I did it and wanted to imitate me. Go...
- boy can I relate. My 2 y.o. is a mess to try to brush her teeth. I do agree with the electric toothbrush idea, they are usually very interested in them (if not scared!...
