Why I Try “So Many” Protocols in Treating My Son with Autism

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I refuse to look back in a decade and say “I really wish I had tried that when I first heard about it” or “I really wish I had pushed through that wall of herxing and gotten to the other … Continue reading →

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Ending the Peanut Allergy Epidemic

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

In 1995, my one-year-old son Woody reacted violently with anaphylaxis to a taste of peanut butter. In hindsight, he was part of the “first wave” of an epidemic of life-threatening peanut allergy in children that in just 20 years has … Continue reading →

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Fermented Foods: Make Your Own (Delicious) Sauerkraut!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I am a self-professed Sauerkraut Maniac.  I love sauerkraut.  Which is pretty ironic considering my first experience with sauerkraut came in early elementary school and I opted to take no recess over eating  boiled-to-death putrid-smelling “sauerkraut” for school lunch.  I spent the … Continue reading →

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TEAM TMR’s Facebook Auction: It All Started with an Idea, a Couple of Books, and Some Essential Oils . . .

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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On August 8, 2015, a momentous event had its humble start: TEAM TMR – TMR’s nonprofit organization dedicated to providing grants to families with children with disabilities – started a week-long Facebook online auction to raise money for their grant program. Frankie … Continue reading →

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Heal Your “Self” to Heal Your Child

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Last fall, I was about as burnt out as I’ve ever been, and I did something that was, for me, absolutely remarkable. I got on a plane the day after Christmas without my family and went to my best friend’s … Continue reading →

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My Immunocompromised Daughter Is “The Kid Who Can’t Be Vaccinated”

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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My sweet E was born healthy 16 years ago following an uncomplicated pregnancy. She had great Apgars and was amazing at breastfeeding right from the start. At E’s two-week check-up, I questioned the pediatrician on the necessity of the hepatitis … Continue reading →

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Steve Silberman’s “NeuroTribes” Is Dangerously Misleading

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Steve Silberman, science journalist, contributing editor at Wired since 1999, and winner of the 2010 Science Journalism Award for Magazine Writing, is doing a tremendous disservice to the many people in this country severely affected by autism and their families. … Continue reading →

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Vaccination: Conversation 2.0 in Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Looking for an opportunity to speak openly about your vaccination questions and concerns? Please join us at Vaccination Conversation 2.0 in Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 19th, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For the second year, participants will learn about how … Continue reading →

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Homeopathy Works by Activating Self-Healing

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Parents who write to me often ask a question of the following form: “Will homeopathy help -X- if my homeopath is treating my child for -Y-?” (Usually, -Y- is autism.) This question is rooted in a confusion most of us … Continue reading →

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How to Cause a Peanut Allergy Epidemic in 4 Easy Steps

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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(This originally ran February 27, 2014.  As the second edition of Heather Fraser’s book is now out, it seemed a great time to revisit this blog in the hopes that we can reach even more people. — Editor) At some … Continue reading →

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