Spectrum Recovery Detox & Immune System Support

So looking forward to joining this SUMMIT in September 12-14th to learn even MORE healing strategies as natural health practitioner!!! IF you would like to have your health looked at from a natural health perspective, please call to us today at 847.987.1554. We specialize in lymphatic therapy, bio-individual protocols and an in-depth look at your digestion. For more info, go to www.spectrumrecovery.net

So excited to be sharing about my Natural Health Services tomorrow June 11th with the staff at Holistic Health and Beauty in Darien, IL!!!

Just have to SHARE THIS as it shows how many bodily functions are affected by the thyroid!

Thyroid health is essential to support all other body systems!

▷Immune system

Thyroid hormones can influence the activity and function of various immune cells, including T cells, B cells, macrophages, and natural killer (NK) cells.

▷Cardiovascular system

Thyroid hormones influence heart rate, blood pressure, and overall cardiac function. They can increase or decrease the heart rate and contractility, thus affecting blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.

▷Digestion

Thyroid hormones affect the gut’s motility and function. Hypothyroidism can slow down digestion and cause constipation, while hyperthyroidism can increase gut motility, leading to diarrhea or frequent bowel movements.

▷Nervous system

In adults, thyroid hormone helps maintain normal cognitive function, mood, and sleep patterns.

▷Endocrine system

Thyroid hormones are essential for normal reproductive function in both men and women. Imbalances can lead to menstrual irregularities, infertility, and complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

▷Metabolism

Thyroid hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate, affecting how quickly the body uses energy, produces heat, and breaks down nutrients. They help maintain a proper balance between energy storage and energy expenditure.

▷Bones

Thyroid hormones influence bone development, growth, and remodeling, which are essential for maintaining bone strength and density.

▷Skin

Thyroid hormones influence skin hydration, hair growth, and nail strength. Hypothyroidism can cause dry, rough skin, brittle nails, and hair loss, while hyperthyroidism can lead to thinning hair, warm and moist skin, and increased sweating.

▷Liver

Cholesterol synthesis, absorption, and excretion in the liver are influenced by thyroid hormones.

▷Muscles

Thyroid hormones play a role in muscle strength, growth, and repair. Hypothyroidism can lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and stiffness, while hyperthyroidism may cause muscle wasting and weakness.

▷Lungs

Thyroid hormones help regulate the central respiratory drive, which controls the rate and depth of breathing. Thyroid hormones also influence lung tissue development and overall lung function.

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Here is an excerpt from the article by Lisa Matthews, MS, regarding how broccoli sprouts helps decrease the neuroinflammation seen in autism:
Autism and Sulforaphane
Studies show children with autism are low in glutathione.[10] And boosting glutathione supports the underlying systems negatively impacted in autism and can reduce the symptoms of autism.[11] So, this is one mechanism by which broccoli sprouts and sulforaphane can help autism.

Studies on sulforaphane show it improves mitochondrial function and reduces neuroinflammation (two underlying biochemical contributors to the symptoms and severity of autism) and has been shown to improve autism symptoms.[12]

In a follow up paper on these participants, researchers found that because of the beneficial results, many of the participants continued taking the sulforaphane supplement and their reduction in behavioral symptoms of ASD persisted. In fact, their benefits lasted for three years.[13]

In another clinical trial on children with autism they found that sulforaphane supplementation resulted in improvements in both urinary metabolites (biochemical markers of underlying dysfunction) and measures of behavior.[14] They measured behavior via the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) and Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) at baseline and at the end of the 12 week study, and the improvements in SRS results were statistically significant. They found changes in 77 metabolites that correlated with improvements in symptoms. These metabolites included markers that indicated:

Decreases in oxidative stress (often high in children with autism)
Beneficial changes in amino acids associated with the gut microbiome
Improvements in neurotransmitters
Positive changes in hormones including those related to stress
Changes a type of lipid involved with the myelin sheath in nerves and the brain.
And for a concise look at some of the scientific research, this systematic review on sulforaphane for autism[15] does a great job of going through the literature and distilling down some of the key discussion points via a chart comparing 5 different studies involving autism.

This new research gives us hope and is promising news for autism!

Julie Matthews, MS
Certified Nutrition Consultant and Educator
and Author of Nourishing Hope for Autism
Founder of Nourishing Hope and BioIndividual Nutrition

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If you're wondering if your child (with "tummy troubles", headaches, poor sleep patterns or difficulty focusing) could benefit from a Natural Health Consultation,, please contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554.

In the meanwhile, I just wanted to share this awesome research on how to reduce neuroinflammation in autistic children/adults: https://bioindividualnutrition.com/the-powerful-benefits-of-sulforaphane-and-broccoli-sprouts/

Julie Matthews, MS
Certified Nutrition Consultant and Educator
and Author of Nourishing Hope for Autism
Founder of Nourishing Hope and BioIndividual Nutrition

The Powerful Benefits of Sulforaphane and Broccoli Sprouts - BioIndividual Nutrition Institute by Julie Matthews Sulforaphane, the active compound from broccoli sprouts, has many powerful health benefits. Research shows that it is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance. It can address neuroinflammation, is neuroprotective, and is even helpful for autism. Sulforaphane is also antimicrobial. It’s...

If you would like your child/family member seen to address health issues from a natural health approach, please feel free to call us today for a FREE 15 min. phone consultation at 847.987.1554. Health issues may include: difficulty with sleep, energy/stamina, allergies or sensitivities, digestion or elimination, or focus and learing. To learn more, please go to: www.spectrumrecovery.biz

Natural Health Services for Children Offering Natural Health Consultations to address issues in the areas of digestion, elimination, sleep, social interactions as well as focus and learning, to ensure success along the way on your child's therapy journey.

As I'm moving more towards a clinical road in treating autism, I would like to share how sensory integration helps with autism:

Sensory Integration Therapy For Autism - Autism Connect Sensory integration therapy for autism is a neurobiological process that concentrates on tactile (touch), vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive (pressure) to organize sensory input from the body and the environment. Sensory Integration Therapy can be performed at home, school and community enviro...

$500 OFF SALE only until Wed. Nov, 11/22/2023 on our Lymph Srainage XP2! We also offer online training and certification - available Dec. 1-2, 2023. Call TODAY to add electro-lymphatic therapy to your current practice or clinic at 847.987.1554

To all spa owners, practitioners, or practice owners, please note that we have a $500 OFF sale of our Lymph Drainage XP2 only until Wed. Nov. 22, 2023! We are offering online training and certification Dec. 1-3, 2023. Don't miss your chance to add electro-lymphatic therapy to your current practice/business! To order, contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554 or go to: https://www.spectrumrecovery.net/lymphatic-therapy

Why executive function is needed in the classroom for higher learning development... https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-07-8-executive-functioning-skills-child-cant-complete-tasks-stay-organized-school/

Even though it feels a bit awkward to promote myself, I've been told that I NEED to share some testimonials, so here goes...with a big shout out to Tricia - who is an AMAZING mom AND therapist!!!
"Kathy has been an absolute blessing to our family. My teenage daughters were dealing with a number of health issues for several months that nobody could identify. Kathy was able to pick up on a number of environmental factors contributing to the problems. Additionally, she identified food sensitivities, and even parasitic involvment. Once we addressed those factors, the inflammation reduced, fatigue dissipated and their overall health improved significantly. Kathy's demeanor is helpful and soothing, she takes her time to answer questions making us feel heard, comfortable, and most importantly, truly cared for. I would highly recommend Spectrum Recovery and make referrals within my own practice." To schedule an appointment in the Chicagoland area, please call us at 847.987.1554

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This is SO true in the school setting - if in doubt I always ask myself, “Is this behavioral, sensory or (in our post-Covid world) anxiety?”

My issue with compliance-based methods.

You have assumed that my kid has made an intentional choice to not do the thing. You have assumed that they are entirely capable of doing the thing in this moment, but they have chosen not to. Based on this reasoning, all my kid needs is more rewards offered and more consequences given. Then they will learn to make the ‘right choice’, and just do the thing.

This is so incorrect.
As Dr Ross Greene says, kids do well if they can.

My kid WILL do the thing WHEN HE CAN.

When he doesn’t, it’s probably because he’s too dysregulated.
It’s probably because he has absolutely no mental energy left.
It could be because he’s had to mask hard all day and he’s got nothing left to give.
It could be because he can’t access his executive function skills in this moment.
It could be because he’s not ok inside.
It could be because he is too sad.
It could be because he is a perfectionist and doesn’t think he can do the thing perfectly right this minute.
It could be because his head is pounding from massive sensory overload.
It could be anxiety.
It could be because he has learnt that mistakes are punished here.
It could be that he is minutes away from shutting down.

It could be all these things.
When my kid doesn’t do the thing, it is because he can’t- not because he won’t.

Do not make the mistake of thinking that my kid just isn’t trying hard enough.

He tries so much harder than you will ever know.

Em 🌈
AuDHD SLP

Benefits of Assisted Lymphatic Therapy

Since we are offering ONLINE TRAINING to become certified in Assisted Lymphatic Therapy, I want to add some of the many benefits of this amazing detox modality. If you would like more info. on our upcoming monthly online 2 day classes, please contact Kathy O'Reilley directly at (847) 987-1554.

The applications of Lymph Drainage Therapy are numerous:

Circulation of lymph, blood capillaries, veins, interstitial liquids and cerebrospinal and synovial fluids (in-directly) is activated. This action helps to reroute stagnant fluid in the skin (i.e., edema, primary and secondary lymphedema), mucosa, muscles, viscera, joints, cranial sutures, periosteum, chambers of the eyes and cochlea.

Toxins are removed, making lymphatic drainage especially effective in tissue regeneration.

Scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and fracture, or surgical-incision sites, are improved.

Macromolecules (proteins) are drained, which helps to eliminate protein-rich fluid from the extracellular tissues and aid the reabsorption of edema.

Fats are evacuated through lymphatic vessels. These vessels are in virtually every area of the body where fats may accumulate.

The functioning of the immune system is stimulated through increased lymph flow. The additional flow carries more antigens to the lymph nodes, thereby increasing antibody/antigen contact. This has been found to help with chronic or subacute inflammatory processes -- chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune disease, bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, arthritis, acne and eczema.

The functioning of the parasympathetic system is bolstered, and sympathetic tone is diminished with stimulation of the lymphatics -- the "fight or flight" response.

This can be very helpful in dealing with stress, depression and sleeping disorders.

Chronic pain is reduced as the drainage alleviates tissue-fluid stagnation and possibly inhibits nociceptors (pain receptors).

Voluntary and involuntary muscle spasms are reduced, proving helpful in cases of constipation and other muscle-related maladies.

Balances the neurotransmitters.

Balances the hormones.

Increases energy and restores refreshing sleep.

[Excerpts from above article taken from the article Assisted Lymphatic Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Gardner Gramith, ND, CLT March 9th, 2018]

If you’ve ever considered adding Assisted Lymphatic Therapy to your current practice, HERE is your chance!!! Trainings for the summer are happening! Sign up for Level 1 ALT August 4th-5th.
Any questions, or need more info please call Kathy @ 847-987-1554

Since I am all about preventive health and health maintenance, I just have to share this YouTube video as it is one of the most simple and clear explanations of impending kidney disease that I have heard:

Kidney Failure: 6 Early signs, who's at risk and the tests you need. 1 in 7 adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and don't even KNOW IT!In this video I go over who's at risk for Kidney Disease, early symptoms of Kidney Dis...

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Is the recent shortage of a specific medication used in the treatment of attention disorders affecting your student?

Introducing FOCUS, a homeopathic remedy that may support your child/student in the area of focus/attention, test taking, feeling more "on top of things" at school or home. It may provide temporary relief for students experiencing symptoms of attention
challenges, such as restlessness, overactivity, difficulty reading and
studying, and forgetfulness.
Call for a FREE 20 min. phone call to see whether your child/student may benefit from this homeopathic option at 847.987.1554

If the recent shortage of a specific medication used in the treatment of attention disorders has been affecting your student, please feel free to call for a FREE 20 min. phone or Zoom consultation to explore a natural health option at 847.987.1554

What did I give my siblings for Christmas this year?? I gave them 'the gift of health'! HOW did I do that? Knowing that flu, RSV and that other virus was going around, I gave then Biotics Research Immune Support Packs! It's meant to protect them against viruses and viral replication. If you would like to order yours directly TODAY, please go to my online store at www.getbiotics.com and put in my referral code of DFILC151, then select Immune Support Packs.

New Immune Support Packs - Metabolic Management Biotics Research combined 9 different immune support formulas to create the new Immune Support Packs.

If you are interested in adding electro-lymphatic therapy to your current practice, I am currently reselling a Lymphstar Pro Fusion that was gently used only a dozen times. I am selling it at $5000, and the cost brand new is $6800. For more information, please contact me by text at 847.987.1554

As we are all doing our end of the year physical exams, please keep in mind that if your MD recommends imaging, a more cost effective way to get your mammograms, CT, MRIs may be thru a free standing clinic such as Bright Light Medical Imaging:

Cost Savings Read about how Bright Light Imaging can save you 70-90% over hospital pricing. We have affordable pricing for both insurance and self-pay patients.

To order, please put in the referral code of DFILC151 at my online store found at: www.getbiotics.com
https://metabolicmanagement.com/reset-the-immune-system/to

RESET The Immune System - Metabolic Management Dr. Mark Force finds using Cytozyme-THY is one of the best therapies to restore the innate immune system.

DISCLAIMER: Even though this link says 2021, it's just as important during this season…with cold/flu, now RSV (and you know what else) just around the corner, you may want to take preventative steps - so as not to miss any of the holiday cheer!!! If so, you can order any of these highly recommended supplements thru my online store simply by putting in the access code of DFILC151 at www.getbiotics.com
If you need more individualized support in finding natural health solutions for you or your loved ones, please go to my website at: www.spectrumrecovery.net

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I LOVE this brief video on the need to get our kiddos outside in nature to improve their social emotional learning (SEL):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TUPit6EaBo

What my clients are saying about the improvement noted in their child after 1-2 electro-lymphatic drainage sessions:
"My 7 yr. old was having difficulty with discriminating sounds and could not smell. Despite having tonsils and adenoids removed, and a series of prescription allergy medications, the problem persisted. We chose to start working with an audiologist, however she could not even get a baseline of my child's hearing due to the congestion and inability of the ear to drain properly. After just one brief lymphatic drainage treatment, my child was able to smell for the first time ever. After a second lymphatic drainage treatment, the ears were showing an 88% improvement in the left ear and a 66% improvement in the right ear. Now the audiologist can begin to fully address the auditory processing condition."

- A parent from Chicago, IL

In honor of Autism Awareness Month AND Occupational Therapy Month, I would like to share that I am offering my Natural Health Consultations to pediatric clinics, including OT/PT/Speech Clinics, ABA Programs as well as to pediatricians and pediatric dentists. For more info. go to www.spectrumrecovery.net or contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554.

Most people know the importance of staying active, eating their veggies and staying well hydrated with purified water - but the total game-changer is DETOX!!! That is because every day we are exposed to toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the self-care items we put on our skin, etc. Adding just one detox strategy to your week or month can be fun - consider getting a massage, deep breathing, jumping rope, or getting an electro-lymphatic therapy treatment!!;) For more ideas, read below:

Detoxify Your Body Daily by Following These 11 Tips You don't have to follow an elaborate cleansing program to get the benefits of detoxification. Follow these tips to detoxify your body daily.

The research indicates that 97% of families reported dramatic improvements in their children when safe nutritional intervention was offered in conjunction with additional speech and occupational therapy. These areas where improvement was noted in 181 families included: speech, imitation, coordination, eye contact, behavior, sensory issues, and development of pain sensation.
[Syndrome of Allergy, Apraxia, and Malabsorption: Characterization of a Neurodevelopmental Phenotype That Responds to Omega 3 and Vitamin E Supplementation]
Alternative Therapies Volume 15, No. 4 (July/August 2009)
In honor of Autism Awareness Month AND Occupational Therapy Month, I would like to share that I am offering my Natural Health Consultations to pediatric clinics, including OT/PT/Speech Clinics, ABA Programs as well as to pediatricians and pediatric dentists. For more info. go to www.spectrumrecovery.biz or contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554. 2022

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Natural Health Services for Children Offering Natural Health Consultations to address issues in the areas of digestion, elimination, sleep, social interactions as well as focus and learning, to ensure success along the way on your child's therapy journey.