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So I can't lie. Epsom salt is not the cure-all for TS. But studies show that a warm bath with two cups of this magic for twenty minutes can greatly encourage relaxation. With relaxation comes less tics.

For centuries people have used it. Studies also show that TS kids are often deficient in magnesium - and since Epsom salt has a ginormous amount of that (I know... my scientific language is staggering) it makes sense to let our beautiful children's bodies absorb it while they're playing in the tub anyway. (1 cup with a foot soak works as well.)

I recently ordered fifty pounds of Epsom Salt from Salt Works Inc. I got free shipping which brought it to less than $1.00/pound compared to the $3.00/pound it can cost retail. While I never run out of red wine or Yuban, I am always running low on Epson salt (because I am a terrible mother and don't say I'm not because my child would not have TS if I were a good mother.... oh wait... did my subconscious just say that? Well hardy har har your's probably has, too, or you wouldn't be reading this and yes... it's total crap. My weird subconscious thoughts - not the salt.)

Speaking of, when Rex came home from work to find this huge box of crystals, he did a quick check for Snow White's dwarfs. (Or did they hunt diamonds? Either way, it looked like a mining factory. Just go with me on this, kay?)

The good people at Salt Works graciously offered to send a five-pound bag of salt to the winner of this contest. (Translation: I asked, they said yes. Hooray for them! I will definitely be back to shop!)

If you've never tried Epsom salt, or you just like a freebie like me, this is your chance to win.

* Contest rules

1. You must leave your name here.
2. Your child must tic.

That's it! If it turns out you are really some old lady in Arkansas that is using the Epsom salt for her Birkenstock calluses, you are going to have to live with your deception and thievery each and every day. Trust me - a dollop of sugar and lies will not taste good in that Senior Burger King coffee.

Contest ends Friday February 19.

And remember: A ticking kid with confidents outweighs an insecure non-ticking kid any day of the week. (Someone, please help me shorten that sentiment.)

* Disclosure: I paid for my 50 pounds of salt, but Salt Works is comping the 5 pound bag for the lucky winner. Thanks Salt Works!
 


Comments

kim deal

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:36:49

Andrea,

I want to state that I am very "black & white" & for things to make sense I have to be able to wrap my brain around them & understand how they work.
However, after what we have been through I took my kids to see "Tracy" a naturopath, with a great reputation & success rate, to start exploring the the possibility of allergens triggering tics. I knew we had nothing to lose at least seeing Tracy for one appt.

We were BLOWN AWAY! Tracy uses CoRe Ingergetix System software along with NAET therapy (both VERY bizarre,out there, & mind boggling to me) to find/treat deficiencies, allergies, & issues, in her patients. I went with an open mind but not much more... the kids thought I was nuts but willing to go b/c they got to miss school. All we told Tracy is they have Tourettes, we are not looking for a cure but tools to help their bodies manage symptoms and we were open minded about NAET. She did know Cooper had a cough, b/c he was hacking the whole time.

The kids each held the CoRe handles for 5 minutes and the info. it reported BLEW US AWAY. Cooper reported high ability to tolerate pain, birth trauma, modesty, low stress, control, had braces, food allergies, mineral deficiencies, strep, staph, tetnus, and 7 funguses in his lungs causing his cough. Crafton reported belief in salvation (my most religious child), compassion, likes to be included, high stress, food allergies, mineral deficiencies, etc. Our jaws dropped, the kids stopped giggling, and suddenly we took things seriously. CoRe NAILED their personalities, so how could it not register their allergies & mineral deficiencies? They even tested positive as being allergic to each other which Tracy says causes their constant bickering at home!

She used cold laser NAET therapy to treat Cooper's 7 fungus and his cough stopped immediately. Crafton was treated for sugar (big problem for her) and she truly had a sugar crash on the table. Crafton is now weaning of her meds., & they are both on supplements and they feel great. We went for another clearing & I have made appts. for myself, my 17 yr old (she takes shots for allergies) but still working on my husband... right now this is just too "out of the box" for him.

Once again I apologize for the length of my comment. I am SO perplexed by all of this but felt I had to share.This totally BIZARRE experience has opened a door for us and now we feel we have to see where it leads!

 

kim deal

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:48:49

I am not sure if Tracy uses cold laser or cold light with NAET therapy.... either way it is WHACKY, but I personally saw my kids bodies physically react.

Just had to clarify...

 



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