Homeopathy - Kaiden's treatment

Many people ask me for details on Kaiden's homeopathic treatment. NOTE: What worked for my son may or may not work for your child. Homeopathy is individualized medicine at its finest. The remedy has to fit the person not the disease. It is highly INADVISABLE to try these remedies without consulting with a qualified homeopath. Kaiden began homeopathy in November of 2003. He was 18 months old and at the peak of his autism. His first "real" remedy was Carcinosin which he received via breastmilk from me. We saw gradual, subtle changes with this remedy.

However, the dramatic improvements came from his first direct remedy, the DTP remedy, which is made from the DTP vaccine. The particular remedy he had was made from a "hotlot" which did contain thimerosal - just like the vaccine he received.

(NOTE: This remedy is not technically considered a "nosode" (a homeopathic remedy made from a disease source) because it has never had a formal, true "proving." (See "what is homeopathy" section for more info on provings.) Many homeopaths do not believe the use of this remedy to be "homeopathy" but rather "isopathy" which means using the *same* substance that caused the illness to cure rather than "similar." However, the distinction is important - once potentized it is no longer the crude "same" substance but similar (CD, 379.1).

While this remedy did recover my son, its use is not considered a good choice by many homeopaths given it is an unproven remedy, it will most likely not result in permanent cure, and most importantly, it does not follow the basic principles of homeopathy. In other words, my son was incredibly lucky.

Even a proven nosode will not cure but needs to be followed by a remedy. While I strongly believe there is a place for using vaccines in potency in certain cases, I also believe in following the basic tenents of good practice - meaning a "proven" remedy. I also believe the common symptoms thousands of children experience post DPT vaccine are proof of its symptomology, however it is not a true proving. One of my long term goals will be a full proving of the DTP vaccine remedy so we will know once and for all the picture of this remedy and its usefullness in treating children with ASD. However - one must remember - there is no universal remedy to be used in treating ASD!)

Kaiden continued on the DTP remedy for a little over 2 years. He then received several remedies which were not a good fit for him and did not bring further progress. His major symptom at this time was phenol intolerance which limited the fruits and vegetables he could eat without enzymes. He also still suffered from yeast issues most likely due to the underlying mercury toxicity. In fall of 2006, we did a trial with a remedy made from Thimerosal. I will be posting a detailed account of this remedy on my blog so please check that for further info. I would *not* recommend the Thimerosal remedy as a first line of treatment. While it did enable my son to discontinue NoFenol enzymes, it also had serious long lasting effects. I pushed for this remedy (because of my own ignorance) and I question whether I would do it again in hindsight. (See note above regarding unproven remedies!)

While Kaiden's autism symptoms were now cured, he developed chronic intermittent fevers (which were an old symptom for him) and chronic upper respiratory infections (again an old symptom). I believe this was a result of the Thimerosal remedy and his body was naturally chelating the toxins which had made him so sick. But this is purely speculation on my part. Kali Phos is the remedy which finally cleared this layer for him and he continues on it today.

I have been studying to become a homeopath for over 3 years now (9/2007). I have taken over treatment for all 3 of my children. Kaiden continues to do extremely well. He shows no signs of autism. He can occasionally be hyper and he has a tendency to get way too involved in video games. But this definitely falls within normal range for a 6 year old boy.

Today at age (6), he continues with the Kali Phos when necessary. He also uses homeopathy when necessary to treat acute illnesses. He is a very healthy, happy boy. He eats a completely normal diet with no restrictions except for those I think are a necessity for anyone following a healtful diet! We do not allow corn or soy and limit high fructose corn syrup. However, he eats what all the other kids eat at school with the exception of chocolate which does still cause hyper and irritable behavior in all three of my kids.

He loves drawing and was the only child from his grade to be featured in an art show last spring. He enjoys computer and Xbox games, reading, writing and illustrating stories, Harry Potter, and Spiderman. Much to my dismay he has a keen interest in sword fighting (thanks Captain Jack) and will be starting fencing lessons with his father in the fall.

Please feel free to email me with questions.