Congratulations on your purchase! The IonCleanse by AMD has been taking the community by storm, and you and your family are about to embark on an incredible journey. We wish you the best of luck, and hopefully you will see the same results so many other families have.
We included this letter to give you guidance and an overview of what to expect as you start this detox process. If you ever have questions, please call us at 303-755-0112. We love hearing from our customers!
It is important that you read this entire letter, so you become aware of the potential ups and downs of a therapeutic-level detox for your child. Please remember that with the IonCleanse by AMD your child does not ingest anything; we are detoxifying the body in a way that does not add to the already overburdened elimination pathway system.
For your record keeping, get a baseline snapshot of your child before you begin the protocol. Take an ATEC test, get handwriting samples, and ask for current OT/ST/PT evaluations. Changes can happen quickly, so please don’t put this off! If you have a child with other challenges, such as mitochondrial disorder, please make sure you keep track of their specific issues – like weight gain, endurance, etc. Repeat your child’s evaluations every 30 days. You may also want to create a journal or blog to track your child’s progress.
Since the inception of the first TMR study, we have identified two typical responses from children during the detox process. Unfortunately, we do not yet have enough data to predict which response a particular child will have. We call these responses “Path 1” and “Path 2.” Please understand this covers most children; however, there will be a small number who do not fit into either category.
Path 1
These children show an immediate positive reaction to the footbaths. There may be bumps along the road that can come in the form of retracing old behaviors. This may look like regression, but tends to disappear quickly, generally coming just before shifts or gains are about to be made.
Path 2
After the first few footbaths these children tend to show Herxheimer reactions that can look like regression. They may exhibit an increase in negative behaviors and sleep pattern disruptions. Everything that is autism becomes magnified as their bodies expel the layers of toxins that have caused the damage. You can reduce the cleansing frequency to as little as twice per week and the footbath time to as little as 15 minutes, or continue with the general protocol to blast through the wall (some parents have even increased session frequency). Go with your gut instinct, and make sure you are talking with your healthcare provider. These issues typically fade at the 4-6 week mark, and the child begins to flourish. Issues can reappear over the continuing course of the detox sessions (somewhat like peeling an onion).
Other Comments
Some children have underlying health issues that may affect their response to detox. While this is rare, it is important that you know what to look for in the event that your child is detoxing too rapidly for their system. Here is a list of what to look for so that you can speak with your practitioner and determine how best to proceed.
All of the following symptoms can be normal during detox; however, if your child is on mineral support and hydrating well and these symptoms do not resolve within 5-7 days or worsen in that time, we recommend speaking with your practitioner. It may be an indication of an underlying issue that needs attention.
lethargy (this is more than just being tired, this is not wanting to move or not having the energy for even their favorite activities)
loss of appetite for more than 2 meals, or refusal to eat
sudden onset of violent behaviors resulting in injury
dark circles under the eyes worse than previously seen
vomiting for more than 2 days that is not accompanied by other signs of illness
60-day Time Frame
Use the Cleansing Log (pages 5-6) to help you track the differences you are seeing in your child. Additionally, note the input from teachers or other therapists. These professionals can be a source of unbiased assessment of your child’s progress, especially if they are unaware of the introduction of the IonCleanse® by AMD.
As you incorporate the IonCleanse® by AMD into your child’s program, please be aware that the IonCleanse® is not meant to create a “margin for error.” Poor dietary choices and other toxic onslaughts can still have a dramatic impact on your child during this early phase. Please try to hold all other variables constant while you are evaluating the IonCleanse® by AMD, unless you are advised otherwise by a health care practitioner.
Beyond 60 days
Unfortunately, the environment is not getting any cleaner at this point, so you need to pay as much attention to detoxification as you do to diet and exercise. We at AMD believe detoxification is an essential, proactive part of a healthy life. We like to refer to it as one of the three pillars of health (https://www.amajordifference.com/detoxification-and-the-third-pillar-of-health/). Six months to a year after you have begun the foot baths, it is very likely that your child’s protocol will advance to a “maintenance program” in which he or she uses the foot bath 1-2 times per week. We recommend that your child follow this protocol on an ongoing basis, just as we do for IonCleanse® adult users.
AMD Service and Support
AMD is always available to help you in your process. We offer free lifetime service and support to our customers. Please call us at 303-755-0112 with any questions.
Thank you for your trust. We hope you come to love your IonCleanse® by AMD!
Sincerely,
Neill Moroney
President
A Major Difference
IonCleanse® by AMD – Recommended Protocol
The detox protocol for children can vary considerably; therefore, finding your child’s “sweet spot” can take some guessing and checking. The goal is to provide your child with an adequate space to detox comfortably without precipitating a Herxheimer reaction; however, please know this is not always avoidable and is usually short-lived. We recommend starting with 2 days on and 1 day off and session length as determined by age:
2-4: 15 minutes
5-8: 20 minutes
9-11: 25 minutes
12+: 30 minutes
If this program is too aggressive for your child, you may notice an uncomfortable increase in behaviors. You can cut down on session length and reduce frequency as needed. The shortest session lengths tend to be 10 minutes, and the lowest frequency, every third day or twice per week.
If this program is too mild for your child, you may not notice any differences. Feel free to up the time and/or frequency. Give the detox time to express itself. Go slow and add 5 minutes at a time, and add sessions on consecutive days as you wish. Max session lengths are 60 minutes per session up to four days in a row with a one-day break. In rare circumstances some people have increased frequency to five days in a row with a one- or two-day break.
Color change of the water will not necessarily be indicative of the amount of detox happening. Look for signs of behavior changes to help fine tune the program. It is also likely that your child’s detox requirements may need to be adjusted as he or she progresses.
Lastly, you know your child better than anyone else. If you know your child is the “slow and steady” type, we recommend following your instincts and taking your time. Changes will come, it just might take longer than others. Don’t be in a rush as this is a marathon, not a sprint.
IonCleanse® by AMD Cleansing Log Day 1-30
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IonCleanse® by AMD Cleansing Log Day 31-60
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