Testimonials

Tanner's Discovery

I had to cut Tanner’s NutriiVeda back substantially in fear of running out prior to getting more in.  He was upset as well saying to me “Mommy why did you have to tell everyone about it?!”  He thought it was because of me that this huge company had a backorder!

But something interesting happened; about 4 days into the greatly reduced dosage Tanner’s speech regressed back.  I asked him what was going on with his speech and he stuttered “I don’t know I’m just all bumpy again.” The only thing I could think of was the NutriiVeda. The next day I gave him once again a full dosage and sure enough his speech was better.  In addition to weight loss and speech improvements in the weeks that followed we’ve noticed the following side benefits which are all out of character for Tanner prior:  waking up each morning prior to his alarm, greater interest in reading and sharing the books he is reading (in detail), reading a chapter book in two days, sudden ability to independently blink one eye at a time, being regular daily.  I spoke with the head of Tanner’s school who confirmed that at school they too are noticing a changed student all of a sudden.  I’m told about how he is walking the halls with his head in a book reading.  That after lunch prior to NutriiVeda Tanner would seem “wiped out” and that now he’s “alert” with “improved speech” and “participating more in class”. 

Lisa Geng
Founder, President Cherab Foundation
Co-Author, The Late Talker [St Martin's Press]

Joe's 3 weeks on Nutriiveda

3 weeks tomorrow on Nutriiveda. 2 scoops (1 scoop twice a day) Drinks in 8 oz of milk.

Changing pitch of talk If he asks something, he will ask in a normal tone of voice, if we say no, he will 'growl' talk (for lack of a better word) then he'll talk in a high pitch for the next sentence. This is again something that he has never done. He isn't monotone, just doesn't do this kind of 'silly-type' talk.

He discovered static electricity today and was wildly amused. I got zapped quite a few times on my neck after he figured out that rubbing his slippers on the carpet made this zap, of course he was giggling and laughing about it.

Eye contact is GREAT

Pointing to items and trying to say every word adding the right amount of syllables has increased since last week. Usually he would point or say something, but he is doing them together. something completely new.

His fine motor skills have kept improving. His handwriting which has taken him in the past about a half an hour to complete, now takes 5 minutes and he brings it to me and smiles and shows me what he's done.

We went to the Pinewood Derby this past weekend and saw a person that always tries to talk to him, but he'd only say something if I said to, and he was trying to talk to her this time. I hadn't told her about the Nutriiveda and she volunteered to me how much more social and responsive he is than the
last time she saw him (1 month ago-ish)

Even my husband, skeptic extraordinaire, said today (which is why I'm writing this today) Joe seems so much more 'alert' and responding much better than he has in the past. He added that it might be a coincidence.  LOL. but he didn't think so. Lisa, I knew you would appreciate that!”

Cassandra

One Month Update - Nutriiveda

What a Winter it has been!
We've been super buried with snow here in Columbus, Ohio since February began.
I'm talking 25 inches of snow.
I've been reading all the emails from the group, but because of the snow (and now a major roof problem) I've been working a lot of hours, so I haven't had much of a chance to respond.

Here's how Cooper is doing....

He started Nutriiveda back in January, and has now been on it for one month.

We've increased his dosage from one scoop to almost 2 a day. I was able to do so because I've found so many ways to include it in his diet. We're still mostly mixing it with milk, but I've also been making him a milkshake every day before he goes to his afternoon preschool class. It's a typical chocolate
milkshake with ice cream, milk, a small amount of chocolate syrup and one scoop of powder. He LOVES it and I must say, it tastes pretty darn good.

The gains. Oh the gains.
I'm really happy with the amazing progress.

Cooper's progress has been HUGE across the board.

His main SLP is not aware that we have been trying Nutriiveda. When I took Cooper to speech 2 weeks ago, she happily told me that she is seeing "fewer signs of classic apraxia." She now says his issues more resemble a phonological processing disorder - which is apparently a lot less severe than apraxia. She has always described Cooper as having classic apraxia - since she first started treating him when he was barely 3-years-old.

Of course, I love that Coop's articulation is improving, but the difference I'm most excited about is Cooper's new word usage. The things that are popping out of his mouth without him even thinking about...

Tonight, for instance, Cooper and I were having a conversation about recycling. His Dad walked by and jokingly said "I think we should recycle all the little boys in this house." And without missing a beat, Cooper replied "No Daddy. That would hurt! I can't go in the garbage truck!"

That's just one of dozens of examples of sentences that have flowed from his mouth without him thinking about it so much. He just seems to be thinking quicker on his feet.

Other areas of improvement have been fine motor, which was the area where we saw the fastest improvement once we started Nutriiveda.

Cooper has also grown! I'm not sure how that plays into all this...but I did have a Dad who follows DAN protocol for his child tell me that sometimes when things get straightened out metabolically, you'll see a growth spurt. And Cooper has shot up about a half and inch.

All good things!
We are so excited!

Gretchen