tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post6420886045323763312..comments2022-02-25T14:44:00.694-05:00Comments on Aidan's Brain Balance Journey: A Brain Balance ReviewAlliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-32320691281321778842015-02-18T00:28:47.251-05:002015-02-18T00:28:47.251-05:00I have no endorsement or other association with Br...I have no endorsement or other association with Brain Balance. I am simply a parent who has worked with this program for more than four years now with her oldest son, and for over a year now with her middle son. Both boys have seen great improvement in the program, and continue to do exercises daily. However, as a family, we have made necessary changes in our routine and daily lives to support and build on the improvements gained through the Brain Balance Program. For example, a clean diet, regular exercise, and limited "screen time" are all necessary to keeping my children "in balance." <br />Regarding the studies you asked about - perhaps those questions could be better answered by Brain Balance directly. (www.brainbalancecenters.com)<br />And to answer your final question, I guess you will have to trust me. I started this blog as a way to keep our family in the loop while we lived out of town for 5 months for Aidan to attend the Brain Balance Program. I never intended it to be anything more than that, and I considered taking the blog down after we completed the program. Ultimately, I decided to leave it up so that other parents with questions about Brain Balance could use our experience in the program as a resource. This program is HARD, for the kids and their families. It takes total commitment and strict adherence to the guidelines outlined by Brain Balance. (diet/nutrition, daily exercises, screen time limits, etc.) Some days are wonderful, some are extremely difficult, and every emotion in between. For my family, the end results have been completely worth the struggle and the expense. Thanks for reading.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-32348111008022569052015-02-17T23:35:12.663-05:002015-02-17T23:35:12.663-05:00Rachel,
Thanks for reading and reaching out. Unfo...Rachel, <br />Thanks for reading and reaching out. Unfortunately, I do not know the answer to your question. If you have a Brain Balance Center near you, perhaps you could call and speak with the director? They could certainly give you more insight into if and how the program could help your son. I wish you hope and continued healing for your son.<br />Best Regards, <br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-22324472393967811662015-02-17T20:20:19.433-05:002015-02-17T20:20:19.433-05:00Hi Allie. You have no endorsement or other associ...Hi Allie. You have no endorsement or other association with Brain Balance? We did our first 36 sessions with Brain Balance. Supposedly the traffic light report shows he has improved but he still has bad behavior occassionally. We are asked to sign him up for another 36 sessions. I would happily invest the next chunk of money if I could feel confident that the bad behaviors were going away and that social skills were going to improve. I'm really disappointed that Brain Balance doesn't report a rigorous efficacy study: what are the stats on the hundreds or thousands of kids that have gone through their programs? Or even a small scientific study of two dozen kids with the same diagnosis and comparable severity and symptoms: half through BB and half not, and double-blind testing and assessment. Lacking that, some really objective, credible, trustworthy parental success stories could help. But how do I know you're not a BB center owner or employee or paid or otherwise compensated endorser?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-12617673155240858822015-01-03T23:11:29.180-05:002015-01-03T23:11:29.180-05:00Thank you for keeping your blog up. This is very h...Thank you for keeping your blog up. This is very helpful. I see a lot of familiar stories to ours but there is one thing I am really hoping BB can help but I have not seen it named specifically. I have seen people mention self confidence, self esteem and depression... My son has adoption related PTSD even though he came home as an infant. He has zero self worth. It breaks my heart. And, this is where we think all the ADD type symptoms and disconnections are stemming from. Do you know of anyone in a similar situation? I don't know if BB can reach deep enough to address something like this. My understanding is that it is a problem with the limbic (sp?) Brain instead of the right or left hemisphere. Again, thank you very much for sharing!rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-46612499454780519972014-08-30T13:11:43.667-04:002014-08-30T13:11:43.667-04:00Wonderful! Please keep me posted!
Best Regards,
A...Wonderful! Please keep me posted!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-54993647080852014952014-08-07T11:41:32.007-04:002014-08-07T11:41:32.007-04:00Thanks for sharing your story! What wonderful res...Thanks for sharing your story! What wonderful results. It is very helpful for me to read. I have a friend who has enrolled her daughter in the program and I am seeing amazing results and if we can manage to afford it I think I will consider this program. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-59166690249333484872014-07-15T16:18:00.669-04:002014-07-15T16:18:00.669-04:00Wonderful progress - thank you SO much for sharing...Wonderful progress - thank you SO much for sharing! I wish you and your son continued success through the program, and beyond!<br /><br />I noticed the same thing you did, regarding the negative reviews. Most of them are either from medical professionals or people who have decided for one reason or another that the program "can't" work, without any actual experience with the Brain Balance Program to back up their opinion. <br /><br />Doctors are quick to dismiss parent testimonials as "anecdotal" or unscientific. Personally, I think parent testimonials are very powerful - who knows a child BETTER than the parents? That is actually the main reason why I have left this blog up and running, three years after we completed the program. This blog is our actual journey through the program, as it happened - the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and everything in between. I wanted parents contemplating the program or going through the program to have access to our story, to know exactly what we went through, and how life changing this program has been for our entire family.<br /><br />Best Regards, <br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-29251133374838045332014-07-15T16:06:35.148-04:002014-07-15T16:06:35.148-04:00Thank you SO much for sharing your daughter's ...Thank you SO much for sharing your daughter's story! This program is truly life changing for so many children! <br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-75204858367820561972014-07-15T16:04:58.870-04:002014-07-15T16:04:58.870-04:00Rose,
Thank you SO much for sharing your son'...Rose, <br />Thank you SO much for sharing your son's story! That is AMAZING! This program is so wonderful for our kids! <br /><br />Best Regards,<br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-28582344892035107082014-07-15T16:03:41.784-04:002014-07-15T16:03:41.784-04:00Thank you so much for your comment. Everyone thoug...Thank you so much for your comment. Everyone thought we were crazy too, but we KNEW in our hearts that medication was NOT the answer for Aidan, and we were right. Stick to your guns and never give up - our children are worth every struggle! I wish you and your family healing, health, and happiness!<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-64042964915315183302014-07-15T16:01:06.989-04:002014-07-15T16:01:06.989-04:00Thanks for the kind words. NEVER give up hope! I h...Thanks for the kind words. NEVER give up hope! I hope your son is doing well!<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-22550137108051628812014-07-15T16:00:09.525-04:002014-07-15T16:00:09.525-04:00It is definitely worth a try! Good luck!
AllieIt is definitely worth a try! Good luck!<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-35369616463121229422014-07-06T01:15:37.685-04:002014-07-06T01:15:37.685-04:00My son Trae is now in the brain balance program. h...My son Trae is now in the brain balance program. he is at the end of his 4th week. he has a auditory processing and a language processing disorder. The improvements I have seen are fantastic. His weight and physical appearance has improved. He has more confidence and walks tall and proud now. His reading fluency has improved, He is showing more and more signs of his thinking skills improving he notices things and asks more questions, His emotional outbursts have all but stopped, he volunteers to help now when before he had to be forced, He joins in play with other children and even came home from summer school with a phone number for a friend, I could go on and on. I have noticed the bad reviews I keep seeing are from doctors and medical professionals. Are they upset for the loss of business and prescription hand outs. I have not seen one bad review of a client of the center some one who actually has been through the program. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-89188578798731040132014-02-10T11:03:16.093-05:002014-02-10T11:03:16.093-05:00Thank you for your post. I read some criticisms o...Thank you for your post. I read some criticisms online about Brain Balance from people who have not even tried it and do not believe it can work. My daughter did a 3 month session and the improvements she has made could never have happened without Brain Balance. She did not have an IEP and was never diagnosed with anything specific. She was one of those children that the teacher's were "keeping an eye on". I knew that she had the potential to fall under the radar and he self esteem was poor at the ripe old age of 7. When she was in pre-k I said to the teachers that I was noticing something. They said she was too young, "she'll gain those skills later". In first grade, the teacher said I see what you are talking about but never did anything. The first days of second grade I called the teacher so she would not fall under the radar. I explained, " my child is foggy, she is easily distracted, she knows something one day and has no idea how to do it the next day. She has significant anxiety when doing homework. She can't ride a bike or catch a ball." The teacher saw this and got her extra reading, math, social skills help but I felt that there was a barrier. Brain Balance, the changes in diet, the exercises have been wonderful and she is now a more confident child, homework time has been cut in half with no anxiety and yes, she can catch a ball and ride a bike. It has been a wonderful experience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866809903875253046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-52517267063186121082013-09-12T21:18:26.498-04:002013-09-12T21:18:26.498-04:00Hi- What dietary changes did BrainBalance have you...Hi- What dietary changes did BrainBalance have you make? Was it hard to maintain in a school setting? I' m considering taking my son to BB. He has Aspergers, sensory integration issues, and anxiety. Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-34525723026076509782013-08-27T23:53:14.222-04:002013-08-27T23:53:14.222-04:00Thank you for your comment. I would definitely rec...Thank you for your comment. I would definitely recommend Dr. Robert Melillo's book "Disconnected Kids." Also, most Brain Balance Centers have regular talks, free of charge, discussing the program and answering questions. I highly recommend attending one of these lectures - it was very helpful for us! Good luck!<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-28786819686237939052013-08-27T23:48:15.095-04:002013-08-27T23:48:15.095-04:00For us, the home program was slow and steady progr...For us, the home program was slow and steady progress over a 9 month period of time. The program at the center was very intense, with great changes and gains happening much more quickly. The slow and steady progress of the home program gave us the confidence we needed to justify the expense of putting Aidan through the Brain Balance Program at a center. Brain Balance is without a doubt, the BEST investment we ever made in Aidan's future.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-15108605526749004802013-08-27T23:39:52.569-04:002013-08-27T23:39:52.569-04:00Bonnie,
Most of our journey with the Brain Balanc...Bonnie, <br />Most of our journey with the Brain Balance Program is outlined in great detail on this blog. I would be very happy to answer any questions, or help in any way. Please feel free to contact me on the blog's facebook page, or send an email to allmash@hotmail.com. This program has been amazing for my son.<br /><br />Best Regards<br /><br />AllieAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654408347141307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-92132447109414053262013-08-26T12:25:11.518-04:002013-08-26T12:25:11.518-04:00Thank you for your Blog. Our son is currently in ...Thank you for your Blog. Our son is currently in his 17th week in Brain Balance and the changes have astounded us. He, himself has admitted to being more happy and wanting to tell everyone that is it possible to live a normal life. He has read the book that was given to us called "Disconnected Kids" and has actually given it to 2 other boys parents that are in the same "Special" class with him. My son just turned 13 and was diagnosed with Severe Asperger's', ADHD, and Turret's. He is now a normal teenager boy excited to play sports, making friends and recently mentioned a girl he likes at school. Eek! Anyway, we still have a several weeks left in the second session and are excited and hopeful for our son's future!<br />RoseMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-71965137951923362732013-08-16T21:53:56.961-04:002013-08-16T21:53:56.961-04:00Hi
I am extremely interested in how this program w...Hi<br />I am extremely interested in how this program worked for your son! We have an 8yr. Old son who has PDD-nos and ADHD. He also just began having anger issues. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love for you to write to me and tell me your journey with this! My email is smilingbon7@aol.com!<br />Thanks so much,<br />BonnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662624492301785097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-47796869700510031212013-08-06T16:49:01.500-04:002013-08-06T16:49:01.500-04:00Thank you for talking about Brain Balance. Our son...Thank you for talking about Brain Balance. Our son was diagnosed with ADHD and aspergers. It's been rough to say the least. All this is new for my husband and myself. But we have went beyond the call to make sure he gets the best care, doctors, treatments plan etc. I visited the Brain Balance Center and cried in speaking with the directors and parents. I believe in there methods. We opted out of putting out son on medicine and did the all natural medicine, which everyone thougth was crazy. But i didn't want my son to lose himseld like so many others kids that take traditional medicines. We also at the request from Brain Balance took our son gluten free, And ohhh the different that made. We also have him on Bright Spark and Focus Formula(both All-natural) it's working but as parents we have to do our part. and i have dedicated and i'm devoted to making sure my son has a normal healthy live. THANK YOU. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-30115065317365215392013-06-13T20:27:12.292-04:002013-06-13T20:27:12.292-04:00we have had our son evaluated and will meet next w...we have had our son evaluated and will meet next week to hear the results. I have just started to read some of the criticism and it starts that mother's worry bug. My son doesn't act at home like he does at school. I am somehow an anchor. Your blog is encouraging. I have mixed feelings. I am just trying to remain hopeful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-4344128876008575772013-06-05T13:25:12.219-04:002013-06-05T13:25:12.219-04:00My second son took Ritalin as a child . one of th...My second son took Ritalin as a child . one of the side effects were that it could stunt growth but probably wouldn't happen. well when he was 13 his growth stopped. We found out when he was nearly 15. He took growth injections to grow . one of the side effects could be his brain would swell. and it did. so they stopped the shots for 6 months and then started at a smaller doesand built up higher. He grew and is tall. So happy my daughter is grwn as tall as she will be so there is no threat there but there are so many unknowns. So she recently has been on Adderall. Mainly for the tests and focus in high school. She is now a junior in August. So sad for kids and adults who struggle with it. I willl look into brain balance..It's worth a try. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-38219332075576066572013-06-05T13:17:07.787-04:002013-06-05T13:17:07.787-04:00All of my 4 children have focus issues . 3 diagnos...All of my 4 children have focus issues . 3 diagnosed with A.D.D. Boys are grown which leaves my 16 year old daughter at home. She is so smart. she read at 3, said ABC s at 22 months. She is at genius level but is a very poor test taker .Focus is horrible. She is on adderall but doesn't taake it much. I will look into it. Would love to see her get all of her credits and do well on her tests and finals. To be able to focus well. To be able to show her true abilities locked in there and my sons as well. They are grown but it could help them as they get ideas from the program. Thank you. I was afraid it was something involving some weird brain electrodes thing. LolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4442046954885193445.post-39242992277802744412013-05-18T10:12:14.867-04:002013-05-18T10:12:14.867-04:00Hello,
I am currently doing to home program with ...Hello,<br /><br />I am currently doing to home program with my child and have seen results. I was wondering, how do you feel the program at the center compares to the home program? Will I see great results having my child go through the program vs home?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com