The Dietary Plan

Amidst all of the professionals and tests Logan has done, not many have discussed the need for Logan's Parents to step up or modify his diet. Some have recommended eliminating certain foods from his and Mom's diet. Dr. Montes has prescribed a high-end, hypoallergenic formula for Logan at $193.00 a can called "Elecare". Our insurance will cover much of this cost, but guess what the first ingredient is in this formula...Corn Syrup Solids!! What?!! High Fructose Corn Syrup is toxic and has been linked to over consumption related obesity, certain types of cancers and even has measurable amounts of mercury depending on the process used to create it. I could be very wrong here but why do I want to feed my brain-starved son a food product that is comprised of 45% corn syrup solids? This can't be good....

We've decided to try another diet instead of the Elecare. Dr. Morgan has recommended a product by Metagenic called "Ultracare for Kids". Ultracare is also a hypoallergenic medical food. Compared side by side, the EleCare contains more amino-acids, something Logan needs. But there are none of the "nasties" in the Ultracare. The price is considerable less (only $37 a can) and we will be mixing in other whole foods to supply the fats and amino acids Logan needs.

God has also created a few plants that have some amazing properties to sooth and health acid reflux. Slippery Elm and Aloe Vera have been proven to be effective in this area. So, in addition to the Ultracare, we'll be adding these two medicinal plants to Logan's diet. Now, the only question I have is, "How do you get a child who won't eat or drink anything to suck down a few ounces of slimy aloe vera and slippery elm tea...?" : )