I've recently been asked about my daughter's diet by a new friend. She's had similar problems recently, dealing with her daughter's bahaviour, just like I have. So I thought I'd put together a bit of a list of how I try to prevent her asthma and eczema getting worse, and her behaviour getting difficult. I think that by some friends, I am viewed as a bit strict and over the top when it comes to diet etc, but in a very laid-back, patient and relaxed way when it comes to dealing with my daughter.
So here's my list, crazy or not, there are reasons behind everything in it:
Foods:
I exclude all E numbers other than if they are something like ascorbic acid E300 (vit C).
I exclude as much processed food as possible.
I give as much whole/pure foods as possible.
I wash all fruits and veg in hot soapy water, and rinse well, to remove preservatives.
I exclude anything containing msg or other flavour enhancers, choosing foods with natural flavours from herbs and spices instead.
I use lots of herbs and spices in cooking, especially turmeric and garlic.
I exclude foods containing artificial/chemical preservatives (such as sulphites), choosing foods with natural preservatives instead.
I exclude all artificial colours.
I exclude all artificial sweeteners, choosing sugar and glucose as a preference, but limit the types of food containing added sugar.
I give only one or two small chocolaty or biscuit-type snack a day, and lots of fruit.
I put a fruit bowl of washed fruits within reach of her, and she can take whatever she wants if it's not close to a meal time.
Environment:
I don’t use artificial room fresheners/scents.
I don’t buy aerosols.
I try to keep dust to a minimum.
I keep our cat out of the living and sleeping areas.
Medicines:
I only use paracetamol as a last resort for her if she has a temperature that can’t be controlled by flannels and homeopathy.
I only use steroid cream if her eczema is red and itchy.
I use the preventative steroid inhaler for her twice daily, but will try to get her off it in the spring/summer.
I use the reliever inhaler for her if she has a repetitive cough.
Others:
I buy homeopathic and herbal toothpaste
I buy ayurvedic soap
She uses a salt pipe daily while having stories.
I'm trying to persuade her to breathe through her nose as often as she can.
So there it is. I may be an over the top mum, but I'm trying to do my best to get her better, and allow her a future free of inhalers and creams, and more health problems because of them.
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