Health Hunch All you need to know to stay healthy

By Mylinda Elliott

One of the hardest parts of being a parent of a child with Autism is figuring out the meaning of the different signs that my child shows me. Some behaviors are typically signs present in a lot of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Other behaviors that might seem to be signs might be typical behavior for a child that age.

Examples might be a child that does not play with other children. One of the first things to consider as a parent is how old the child is. Parents would want to be a lot more concerned about a five year old that does not want to play with other children than with a three year old.

We would expect a three year old to be doing more parallel playing and be more demanding about possessing a toy. It would help to know how much opportunity there is for the three year old or the five year old to play with other children. If there are few opportunities then it would not be surprising to see issues in playing with other children.

When parents look at a list of signs of Autism parents have to remember to look at more than just the description. They also need to remember not all children have even most of the items on the list. Then when we have a handle on which characteristics our child has we look at what else might be going on in our child’s life.

This process is not unlike what parents do with their typical children. When issues come up they look at what exactly the issues or signs are. Then we look at what else is going on in our child’s life.

This is also a similar process that a careful medical evaluation will use. Just the way no two typical children are alike, no two children with Autism are alike. A careful medical evaluation will also look at compensatory skills our child with Autism has learned to be able to survive and keep up.

Parents are the first line at looking for issues their children are having. With a little thought about the signs and their meanings, they can be the best reporters when participating in the evaluation process. They have insight and information no one else has available.

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Mylinda Elliott is the parent of five children. The third of the five has Autism which was diagnosed early on. The fourth of the five children has Aspergers. She is a self taught expert on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mylinda Elliott has also worked professionally in the disability world for the past fifteen years. She is considered the “Go To” woman for advice or resources on disabilities.

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By Emma Barrett

By “not feeling tired” you are not only taking care of your organs and cells, but your mind and it’s creative force will expand and put you in the space of feeling in control of your life rather than just being dragged along.

These Four easy “beginner” steps to regain energy and promote vitality will switch your body from struggling to strengthening. Implement them now and you will be amazed at how your body responds.

* Feed your body. Are you giving your body the micro and macro nutrients and minerals it needs? Do you even know what it needs? As an RN I see patients with bags of supplements which is a result of their guesswork. Not only is this dangerous but also an awful waste of money.

Once your little cells have the “fuel” that they need you have the BASICS down. This will get you to healthy, but I am looking for “vibrant health”. Having worked for world class athletes I am seen first hand what it takes to be in amazing shape. Although we don not have the time to spend 8 hours a day working ourselves there are a few secrets you can bring into your life.

* My secret weapon to every day stresses is a good “green drink” I choose a powder which I mix with water or juice and have a couple of glasses a day, especially if I am feeling sluggish or overwhelmed. If the green flavor is a little “scary” for you you can get capsules.

* Next vitality secret is free and abundant. Oxygen. When you wake up, if you can get even a 5 min walk outside, or even 20 jumping jacks, you will get oxygen flowing to your brain, awaken your lymph and boost your mood hormones. I love to get out in nature every day and make this a priority. Start small if this feels out of your realm. Whilst working at your computer take a break every hour and stretch, breathe dance, do whatever it takes to get the oxygen flowing through your body.

* The last secret is not so obvious but as absolutely crucial to regaining energy and vibrancy. Your mind, meaning your thoughts are the key to changing your everyday “thought’ habits. If you keep looking in the mirror and and telling yourself you are tired, fat or whatever, then that is what you will be. This is not rocket science, but it is REAL science. Thoughts are energy and what you think you do create. So as of today start monitoring your thoughts and be kind to yourself. Start reading some inspiration work and limit the amount of negativity you are exposed to {i.e the news}.

Let’s Review…

Supplement.

Nourish.

Oxygenate.

Happy Thought Patterns.

All the best

Emma

A note about the author: Emma Starr, an RN of 15 years can be found most mornings out in the deep blue of Maui. Emma has searched the world for the most vibrant place to live and raise her family. Maui was that chosen magical island. Emma has worked with some of the worlds top athletes and is passionate about vibrant health. If your energy is flagging you can call Emma on 808 281 7182 {Emmas personal line} for a free consultation.

Or email Emma at emmajanestarr@gmail.com

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