Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder pertaining particularly to the movement and tone of muscles. It is usually caused by mental damage or abnormal growth of the brain which mostly occurs before birth. It is very important to take care of yourself in this fast-paced environment and maintaining a routine never hurts. Though what happens is not in our hands, we can always take care of what is. Symptoms The signs of Cerebral Palsy become visible during infancy or early school years of a child. It can lead to abnormal bone development and posture of the body, creating floppiness or rigidity of the limbs. Less control over facial muscles, speech impairment and difficulties in swallowing and feeding are some of the symptoms seen in such cases. It is treatable to an extent but there is no cure. Causes The main cause cannot be exactly determined in most cases but a few factors are listed below:

Genetic Mutations
Maternal infections
Infant infections pertaining to the brain
Traumatic head injury in childhood
Complications during delivery

Though it is difficult to prevent cerebral palsy, you can lessen the risks by taking care of the following in your pregnancy & post pregnancy period:

Make sure you're vaccinated.
Take care of yourself
Seek early and continuous prenatal care
Practice good child safety

Foods to eat Kids with CP lack proper coordination to feed themselves, chew and sometimes even swallow the food without choking. Mealtimes can be made less challenging with proper techniques. A trained nutritionist can provide the proper guidance to make sure the child with CP receives nutrients and supplements based on their lifestyle activities. Special care needs to be taken especially in the case of calcium and Vit. D deficiencies. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the cause of Cerebral palsy is: A need to unite the family in an action to love. One way of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Doing this regularly can help to reduce the debilitating effects of this illness. Her affirmation for healing for Cerebral Palsy is: I contribute to a united, loving, and peaceful family life. All is well. Other alternative therapies that have also given good results for treating this disorder are Hippotherapy, Acupuncture, Music Therapy, Aquatic therapy, Biofeedback training, Reiki, Spiritual Counseling & Emotional Freedom Technique. Read less