Healing Highly Sensitive Body in Chicago and South Florida

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Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

1. Gluten Free/Casein Free is a totally different way of Shopping, not so much a different way of cooking.

For everything your family or child normally eats, there is a gluten free version out there.  You can find them at Fruitful Yield, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joes, even Jewel/Osco.  You can find gluten free casein free version of pasta, hot dogs, bread, English muffins, bagels, chocolate chip cookies, pretzels, frozen bread, chicken nuggets, corn dogs, batters, bread mixes, even pound cake!  As long as you shop these markets to find out where to get all the usually foods your family needs.  Remember, it’s easier to do Gluten free/Casein free if you don’t keep such foods at home at all.  If the parents want to eat them, they can eat them during lunch or date night, when the children are not around.

 

2. Can I get the diet down in a week or two?

No.  This will be a gradual process, because you have to find alternatives to everything your child like.  So take your time, and call us if you need any help at all

 

3. If one person in a household benefits from this type of diet, you will be surprised to see other loved ones are feeling better also.

Dr. Hong had eye pain in the past, usually happen at night, and usually happen after we eat wheat.  When he went on the gluten free diet, the eye pain went away.  We have seen better temper and behavior in young patients’ siblings who went on the diet with them.

 

4. Are there reactions to this type of diet?  What should I expect?

Yes.  A person who has problems with Wheat and Dairy usually has somewhat of an addiction to them.  Approximately two weeks after you begin this type of diet, they seem to go crazy for a week or two.  That is definitely withdrawal symptoms.  If you stick to your guns and not give in, it will pass soon enough, then your child will have no problem with the diet.

 

5. What is wrong with the dairy in this country?

High does of female hormones and antibiotics makes the conventional dairy a problem for our body.  Moreover, human lose the enzyme to digest dairy around 7 years of age.  After all, what other animals, other than us, would drink milk in adulthood?

 

6. What is wrong with the wheat in this country?

Genetically modified crops, coupled with high level of pesticides and a damaging bleaching process that makes the wheat incompatible with our body.  Parents of our young patients reported that, when in Europe of Asia, there were less problems when they eat wheat.

 

7. I don’t know what to say to explain to others around me about this diet…

At first, the change Gluten free/Casein free bought is overwhelming.  So it’s ok to be in shock when you first hear about it.  However, if the feeling of “I don’t know what to do” continues then you should re-think the priorities.  It’s not about you.  It’s about giving your child the optimal environmental to thrive, so they reach their full potential in life.  Sometimes in order to do that, changes have to be made.

 

Here is what to say to family members: “We brought our child to see a doctor who found out that wheat/dairy gave him rashes (or sinus infections or constipation).”  So he wants us not to give him wheat/dairy for a while, see if he/she gets better.  Explain to others that this is an allergy, which is easier for people to understand.  Having trouble with your own family?   Let you spouse say this to them the very first time.  You can be the one explaining to your in-law’s family.  Our families tend to respect our spouse more than us, at least that the usual case.

 

Should you need a letter for school so your child can have such diet, Dr. Hong will be happy to write a letter for such “prescription”. 

 

8. What do we do when we eat out?

One, you can eat at restaurants with gluten free food.  PF Changs, Claim Jumper and many other restaurants have a gluten free menu.  Triumph Dinning has a gluten free restaurant guide for those who need the gluten free diet.  Two, eat at seafood restaurants where not all food has battering or butter.  Refuse the rolls or butter spread.  Also you can order hamburgers without the bun and cheese.  Keep in mind McDonald’s French fries has gluten!  They put gluten powders on them.  Three, cook more.  Home cooked foods have less additives and preservatives, so it’s healthier for everyone. 


Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

How can I control allergies? What are my options if I have allergies? There is the easy way and there is the hard way. The easy way addresses symptoms and the hard way tries to resolve the root issue. There are options in between as well. Here is a list of the options from simple to complex, the pros and cons:

 

1. Easy Solution

 

Take medication for symptoms such as sinus blockage, increased mucus production, sneezing, cough, itchy and teary eye, itchy skin, hives, eczema, heartburn etc. Many upper respiratory symptoms are caused by allergies. Allergy also causes weak immune defiance and results in frequent colds/flu. Available antihistamine medications are Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, Sudafed or any combinations. Many digestive symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea can be caused by food allergy as well. Acid reflex medication may help some symptoms.

 
Pros:
                1) Easy to take and works fast if it helps.
                2) Doesn’t need to change lifestyles.

 

Cons:  
                1) Doesn’t address the root issue for allergy.
                2) May stop working after a period of time.
                3) Symptoms may get worse over time.
                4) May cause more sever immune diseases in the future.

 

2. Less Easy Solution

 

Make some efforts to avoid allergens. Make necessary lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attack. It needs some more work, but you don’t have to go to practitioners and is still less involved comparing to other therapeutic solutions.

 
                1)      Avoid common environmental allergens such as dust, pollen, mold, animal hair and chemicals. Clean the house regularly to get rid of dust, dust mite and mold with natural cleaning agents. Always avoid pesticides and other chemicals. 
                2)      Environmental allergies always come together with food allergies. Avoid common food allergens such as dairy, wheat, sugar, corn syrup and soy. Eat healthy food with more fruit and vegetables. Learn rotation diet if necessary. 
                3)      Take natural supplements, herbal or homeopathic, to detox the body or symptom control.
                4)      Take digestive enzymes and probiotics to help digestion.

 

Pros:   
                1) Can be done at home and don’t need to see a doctor.
                2) Gain more knowledge about allergies.
                3) Avoiding allergens minimizes immune damage to the body.
                4) Natural remedies help the body to recover.

 

Cons:  
                1) Only works for mild allergy cases.
                2) Still doesn’t treat the root issues for allergies.
                3) It can be frustrating to avoid many common allergens for a long time.

 

3. Solutions that Need More Work

 

Allergy is a malfunction of the immune system. Wrong information is stored in the immune memory cells. Identifying and changing the information helps the allergy symptoms, although it does not resolve the root issues.

                1)      Conventional medicine provides skin and blood tests for allergies. Once the allergens are identified, allergy shots are prescribed to train the body gradually tolerant the allergens. 
                2)      Alternative medicine provides energetic allergy testing with electrodermal screening or Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing). Once the allergens are identified, allergy desensitization technique (NAET) can be used to reduce immure response to allergens. 
                3)      Do everything in the 2. Less Easy Solution.

 

Pros:   
                1) Identifying your specific allergy is very helpful to avoid allergens

                2) Result can be very fast and encouraging.
                3) Allergy desensitization is a good technique to learn and manage future allergies

 

Cons:  
                1) It still does not address the root issue of allergies.

                2) Conventional allergy test and allergy shots are invasive and painful.
                3) Allergy shots have to be done regularly for a long time. The symptoms will come back if you stop the shots. It may stop working after a few years
                4) Allergies may come back in the future even being desensitized.

 

 

4. Hard Work

 

Address the root issues for allergies: toxins and adrenal stresses.

                1)      Toxin is the major cause for allergies. Toxin accumulation in the body leads to hyper sensitivity of the immune system. Detoxifying the liver, intestines and lymphatic system is addressing the root issue of allergies. 
                2)      Stress and adrenal weakness is another cause for allergies. Stressed lifestyle weakens the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal System. Malfunction of the adrenal system especially the cortisol controlling system leads to the hyper sensitivity of the immune function. Special program supporting adrenal system is a must to treat allergies. 
                3)      iBMT is a special program for those who have a sensitive body. Many common detox programs are usually too harsh to the sensitive body and cause detox response during detoxification. iBMT considers every aspects of allergies and covers energetic, emotional, structural, biochemical, nutritional therapies. It focuses on the synergetic effect of various therapies and the timing to use these therapies. For more information about this program, please visit www.harryhong.com or www. highlysensitivebody.com.

Pros:   
                1) It addresses the root issue of allergies.
                2) It helps overall body function and healing abilities, not only for allergy.
                3) You learn everything about allergies in the healing process and gain knowledge on how to manage allergies in the future.

Cons:  
                1) Although symptoms can be controlled quickly with the solutions listed in 2 and 3 above, solving the root issues can be a long process, especially for those with sever adrenal stress and fatigue.
                2) Solving the root issue of allergy involves complete lifestyle change. The patients have to be willing to make some changes in their lives. Without changing anything, the program may not work.


Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

• If you have a hard time getting up in the morning, then take a nap that day
• If taking a nap does not affect your sleep at night, take two naps a week
• Parents take at least one hour a week to relax your mind: try reading, music, yoga or medication
• Teach your Highly Sensitive Child to eat on time, sleep enough and stick to a routine.  They will benefit from these good habits in the long run.
• Try not to want everything perfect EXCEPT work or school
• Wear layered clothing in the spring.  Although it’s warming up, some cold winds can still give you aches or a cold
• Take plenty of Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex since many sensitive bodies need large amount of vitamins to help detox the neurological system
• Having a special-need child?  Make sure you spend quality & individual time with your healthy children so they are secure about your love
• To get rid of parasites, try pumpkin seeds—found at Vali Produce (Roselle & Higgins rd.) or Shop N Save (Golf & Salem Rd.)
• Teach your kids to forgive.  Help them understand forgiving is a great character because it makes them more like a grown-up and help them to be happy
• Massage, tickle or rub back for your kids because touch has very special meanings to sensitive people

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

• Starfish brand Crispy Battered Gluten Free Cod and Haddock, found in the frozen section next to the “all natural hot dog/sausage” counter
• Gluten Free Pantry brand French Bread & Pizza Mix, found at Jewel
• Looking for a baking mix that is not high in sugar?  Try Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Mix
• Need a Casein Free whip?  Try Soyatoo! Brand Rice Whip from Fruitful Yield.  Taste pretty good with strawberries!
• Want great tasting bread sticks?  Chebe brand breadstick mix is the choice, from Fruitful Yield

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

 

 

 

 

Other therapy we’d like to incorporate with our practice:

 

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

 

The founding belief of craniosacral therapy is: As powerful directors of the body’s actions, the head and spine contain our most important communications pathways.

Craniosacral therapy consists of gentle, noninvasive, hands-on massage that corrects imbalances in the fluid system that connects the brain and spinal cord. Unlike other therapies craniosacral therapy focuses on a membrane, or sac, that contains cerebrospinal and other important fluids of nervous system.

 

The therapy was developed in the early 1970’s by osteopath John Upledger, D.O., is based on belief in the disputed existence of the craniosacral system, cardiovascular system or nervous system, and is believed to influence the development and performance of the body. Therapist says imbalance or restriction in the craniofacial system, sometimes dating back as far as birth, can potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities.

 

The therapist uses a very gentle touch to detect restrictions and the subtle movements, often on the plates of the skull, to assist the hydraulic forces of the craniosacral system and encourage the body’s natural healing powers.

 

Applied by itself or in concert with other kinds of bodywork, craniosacral therapy can be sued to help relieve whiplash, head and neck injuries, temporomandibular join syndrome (TMJ), balance problems, effects of trauma and health professionals perform craniosacral work, including osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapist.

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

• Great News!  Jewel/Osco is starting to carry Gluten Free groceries in their “natural harvest” isle.  A new brand of GF bread is Schar, which tastes exceptional!
• Betty Crocker is manufacturing GF cake mixes--pretty high in sugar content though.
• GF form of binding agents in baking are Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum.
• Make your own GF bread from GF bread mixes.  Sharon reported that they taste great and will last about 3 days in that state.
• One new discovery of GF Popsicle: Del Monte fruit chiller tubes.  They fruit sauces that you can freeze and serve.  Taste better than regular popsicles and found in supermarkets.  Don’t serve them too much due to the sugar content.

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention:

 

The life vaccine (mist form) is not suitable for the following people:

• Pregnant women, children younger than 2, and adults older than 50
• Anyone with a weakened immune system
• Anyone with long-term health problems
• Children with Asthma or wheezing
• Anyone with certain nerve and muscle disorders that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems
• Anyone in close contact with a person of severely weakened immune system
• Children or adolescents on long-term aspirin treatment

 

The dead vaccine (injections containing Thimerosal/Mercury) is not suitable for the following people:

• Those with severe /life-threating allergy to eggs or other substance in the vaccine
• Patients with Guillain Barre Syndrome
• Those who are moderately or severely ill

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Hoffman Estate/Schaumburg area in the northwest suburb of Chicago. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

A casein-free diet has been found to be beneficial for a number of people for a variety of reasons. A gluten-free and casein-free (GF/CF) diet has provided positive results form many people diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder, such as autism, Asperger’s syndrome, atypical autism and pervasive developmental disorder. Currently, there are no double-blind studies proving the efficacy of the GF/CF diet in autistic spectrum disorders.

 

When removing dairy from the diet, it is vital that adequate calcium and vitamin D be added in the form of fortified milk substitutes or acceptable vitamin and mineral supplements. Guidance from a qualified physician or nutritionist is strongly advised.

 

FOODS THAT CONTAIN CASEIN

 

Milk, cream, Half & Half, yogurt, cheese, butter, sherbert, white or milk chocolate, ice cream, ice milk, desserts, creamed soups and vegetables, soup bases, puddings, custard, whey

 

CASEIN-FREE ALTERNATIVES

 

Rice, soy or potato-based milks, Pareve creams and creamers, Mocha mix, Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese, Sorbet, Italian ices, soy ice cream (not all flavors), ghee (if guaranteed casein free), Soymage cheese, Tofutti brand non dairy (not all flavors), coconut butter, Imagine brand soups, coconut milk

 

BOVINES AND YOU

 

All bovine milk and milk products contain casein. Avoid foods derived from goat and Sheep milk, as well as cow dairy products.

 

KOSHER IS GOOD

 

Kosher Pareve foods are casein free. Foods certified as kosher non-dairy or Pareve are free of dairy proteins.

 

FOODS THAT MAY CONTAIN CASEIN           

 

MARGARINE, TUNA FISH, DAIRY-FREE CHEESE (most brands), COSMETICS, MEDICINES, LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLOVORINGS, SIMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, HOT DOGS, LUNCH MEATS, SAUSAGE, GHEE

 

DAIRY FREE MAY CONTAIN CASEIN

 

Many non-dairy foods contain casein proteins. Avoid foods that contain any ingredient with casein or caseinate.

 

 

BE A FOOD DETECTIVE and ALWAYS READ LABELS

*IF IN DOUBT, DO WITHOUT*    

 

The GFCF Diet Support Group

P.O. Box 1692

Palm Harbor, FL 34682-1692

http://www.gfcfdiet.com

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at northwest suburb of Chicago and have an Out-of-Town program as well. Form more information, please visit www.highlysensitivebody.com.