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Due to his allergies and intestinal problems, the child is also anemic, and has significant nutrient deficiencies.

On the first visit, I found that Jess is also allergic to cow s milk (which is in his formula) and a whole range of other foods, even to some of his own body chemicals.

The tragedy is that so many mothers out there never find the answers they need, and the child continues to suffer.

She couldn t remember the last time she had a proper sleep, and admitted that she had not had a moment s peace of mind since Jess s first severe allergic reaction at 6 months.

She has learned that she CAN help him, and need not live in terror of his allergies.

Jess is very lucky because his mother never gave up.

From birth, Jess cried for long periods, obviously suffering from severe colic, and hungry because he didn t nurse well.

Mom knew there had to be an answer, and kept searching till she....

Incidentally, I am also treating mom, who also has allergies though she didn t know it before.

Though quick to laugh, Jess is also a very anxious child quite understandable, considering his history and this anxiety only aggravates his allergy.

Mom is also getting emotional therapy to help her recover from the chronic and extreme distress and trauma of coping with Jess s suffering.

From feeling totally hopeless and desperate, she has become optimistic.

Jess has had several near fatal incidents, and has experienced dangerous side effects of the steroids, including breathing difficulties.

In fact, Jess is one of those unfortunate children who go into anaphylactic shock (an extreme and potentially fatal allergic reaction) when anywhere near a peanut, so mom carries an injection of steroids with her.

Mom was at her wit s end.

Jess was found to be allergic to his mother s breast milk, so he was put on formula, which relieved the colic somewhat, but did not end the bad eczema on his body, especially around his knees and face.

One doctor also told mom that Jess s mental development was slow.

Now that we have begun treating Jess, mom can finally breathe a huge sign of relief as she sees improvements from week to week.

Although mom does not give Jess any of the foods he is allergic to, Jess still was ill much of the time, has been hospitalised three times for breathing difficulties, and has continuing eczema.

She refused to accept that Jess was just a sickly child .

When mom first came to me, she was pale, worn out, and close to tears with despair.

But mom already feels over the moon just knowing that she can do so much at home to overcome her tiny son s allergies.

Utterly confused about what to do for Jess, she was terrified every time she tried a new food, and she is afraid to give him the variety of foods he needs.

She now knows that his supposed slow cognitive development and failure to thrive is due to the allergies which interfere with his digestion and prevent his body from getting nutrients from the little food he does eat.

She told me that Jess is very unsettled for most of the time, never sleeps through the night, vomits frequently, has a very bad appetite, and has almost continuous rashes and eczema.

Little Jess is one year old, but the size of a 6 month old.

Because Jess is so ill, he needs some expert care to heal from his allergies and to build his health to an acceptable level, so he will see me for a few months, then continue on a maintenance program.

Eczema frequently broke out on his knees, back and face, especially when he was upset.

He was born with allergies, and they have made life very difficult for him and his mother from the start.

In his short lifetime, little Jess has endured dozens of painful allergy tests, and in addition to breast milk, was found to be allergic to eggs, wheat, citrus, meat, and peanuts.

I have taught her to test for a whole range of foods and substances so that she can avoid those that disagree with Jess, and she has also learned how to eliminate some of his allergies after they have been identified.