So, most of you know that for the past two years we have been eating free of "bad" chemicals (artificial flavors, colors, preservatives). It's been good. It helps Max tic less and helps both the kids with hyperactivity, focus, etc. Well, we had a "free week" last week because the week before the kids had some food infractions during the last few days of school, and Max had Cub Scout Day Camp each day last week, so we decided to give him a break and be able to buy candy and ice cream with the rest of the boys. Kind of a reverse test, if you will. So we all took advantage of the break--we ate out, got frozen yogurt, movie popcorn, the works. Interestingly, by Tuesday night Max said, "Mom, I think I'm done with bad chemicals." A wave of surprise and excitement rushed through my little mother heart. "Oh really? Do you feel a difference in your body?" "Yah, I'm moving a lot, and my head feels [waving hand in front of his forehead] cloudy." Oh . . . my . . . glorious day! Can you hear the trumpets? I can't tell you how happy this makes me--to know that all my efforts to keep their systems clean have a tangible, physical and mental effect. And to finally have the kids, well, Max at least, be able to verbalize the way it makes them feel. So cool! Today is Day 1 of their detoxification. We know the chemicals remain in their bodies for about a month, so it's a long process, but worth it. Anyway, I just had to share!
