Mother of autistic son faces criticism and seeks support
Dear Sunshine advises the mother to ignore rude critics and highlights the lack of universal understanding about autism. It notes dietary changes help some children, counters vaccine myths, and suggests connecting with national groups like Autism Society of America or Autism Speaks for better support, including online options.
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Annie
Austin
Sunshine
Autism Society of America
Autism-Society.org
Autism Speaks
Autismspeaks.org
Heloise tip for odor control in trash and beyond
Reader suggests placing two inches of cat litter in kitchen trash to absorb odors and spills. Adds baking soda for extra odor protection and mentions Heloise baking soda pamphlet offer. Also proposes baking soda in a dishwasher to neutralize smells and as a hand scrub after taking out the garbage.
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Heloise
Baking Soda
P.O
San Antonio
Supplements in choosing wisely with warnings from Drs Donohue and Roach
Reader asks about a 57 year old taking many supplements including yohimbine horny goat weed DHEA vitamin E and amino acids The doctors note placebo effects lack of regulation potential liver risk from echinacea and goldenseal interactions with prescription meds and limited evidence for vitamins except possibly vitamin D They caution to review all supplements with a prescriber and warn yohimbine may raise blood pressure and cause insomnia
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