Thanks To A Fast-Growing Group Of Experts And Parents Who Are Speaking Up And Shedding Light On The Possible Dangers Of Children Under 16 Using MiraLax (Or any off-brand version of it).
Here are 3 Eye-Opening Reasons Children 16 And Under Should NOT Take The So-Called “Healthy” Laxative.
Being a parent of a child who regularly struggles with constipation is exhausting.
Even more so for the child going through it.
No parent wants to see their child wincing in pain from having their stomach tied up in knots and painfully bloated.
Or curled up in a ball trying to find a position that gives them a little relief.
Not to mention, the sleepless nights, mood swings and painful trips to the bathroom for the child.
Normally, parents will reach for different types of food, juices, and at-home remedies in search of something to ease the pain.
When nothing seems to work,
The natural step to take is to schedule an appointment with a doctor where the child typically gets prescribed a drug called “Miralax” (polyethylene glycol 3350) – or an off-brand version of it.
Although it may give the child quick relief from their pain and constipation…
I’m not sure parents would be as excited about that relief if they knew what else Miralax might be doing to their child.
Especially considering the fact that there’s a much safer and longer-lasting alternative (more on that in just a minute).
Now, just to be clear.
THIS IS NOT AN ATTACK ON DOCTORS.
They’re doing the very best they can with the tools and information they have.
The simple fact is,
The majority of them are not fully aware of what I’m about to share with you…YET.
If they did, I’m doubtful they would prescribe it to their 16 and under patients.
Here’s why…
3 Reasons children 16 and under should NOT take MiraLax (or any off-brand version of the drug)…
Reason #1: Potentially Negative (And Permanent) Side Effects That Damage Speech And Behavior – As Well As Spikes In Anxiety And Depression.
There’s been a growing number of parents coming forward with disturbing reports of their children experiencing a variety of neuropsychiatric issues after taking MiraLax (and similar off-brand versions of the drug)
In fact,
According to Pharmacist.com
“The FDA has now stepped in and involved themselves in the matter after filing reports of their own; showing 167 different cases of children experiencing adverse effects after taking the drug.”
Thanks to those reports surfacing, the FDA has awarded The Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia $325,000.00 to conduct an official study to get to the bottom of it.
But it wasn’t just the reports that moved the FDA to take action.
It was the pressure being applied by thousands of parents complaining about the issue.
Parents like Jeanie Ward,
Who, according to Parents.com and CBS Action News, “gave her 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter Nicole [MiraLax] on the advice of a doctor, and within 10 days, Nicole’s personality had changed drastically.”
Jeanie described the side-effects as “Near psychiatric events with paranoia, mood swings, aggression, rage…It was horrifying to see my daughter change like that and to not completely go back to normal.”
She’s not the only parent who has come forward with reports of similar symptoms.
There’s several more.
And they seem to be growing in number.
I don’t know about you?
But those are NOT symptoms I’m willing to trade for constipation relief.
Reason #2 – Miralax And Antifreeze Are Like 1st Cousins
The active ingredient (PEG 3350) in MiraLax, and it’s off-brand counterparts, contains the same toxic compound (ethylene glycol) found in Antifreeze.
And just to be clear,
“Active Ingredient” means it’s the main ingredient that makes the drug work.
In other words, if you remove PEG 3350 and Ethylene Glycol from MiraLax, it’s no longer “MiraLax”, it’s just fluid sitting in a bottle.
So, this isn’t a case of people grasping at straws to link a meaningless trace amount of a toxic ingredient to a drug.
It’s much more direct and impactful than that.
Reason #3 – MiraLax Doesn’t Even Recommend It.
As if the reports on the spikes in anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues weren’t enough to make you think twice about giving your child MiraLax.
Or the fact MiraLax and Antifreeze are 1st cousins…
What about this?
MiraLax doesn’t even recommend it.
It only gives instructions on dosages and how to use it for people 17 or older.
But what about the 16 and under crowd?
That’s a pretty wide range of ages there, no?
Here’s their official opinion, “Ask A Doctor”.
Which, to some, might sound like, “I don’t want to be held liable, but I want to sell as many bottles as I can.”
When you consider the fact that the drug was created specifically for constipation – and the majority of people who suffer from constipation are kids…it’s easy to see why people might feel that way.
Now,
Clearly not everyone is going to come to the same conclusion.
But many do.
And I don’t think you need to be wearing a tin-hat to at least see it as a little strange that the professionals who created the drug, don’t have an opinion on the appropriateness of it with such a wide range of ages.
What If We Have All Been Looking At Constipation Relief The Wrong Way?
Listen,
There’s a lot to unpack with MiraLax, and enough questions and concerns to make any parent feel unsure about the safest way to handle their child’s constipation.
And I’ll let the FDA and The Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia have the final say on the dangers of it.
But here’s what I do know about the safest and most effective way to treat constipation.
PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING IN THE FIRST PLACE.
It’s important to note that MiraLax is NOT a solution to the problem, it’s just a bandaid for the symptoms.
In other words,
The sleepless nights, stomach cramps and severe pain is NOT the problem.
Neither is being constipated.
The real problem is “the thing” causing constipation.
If you solve that, there’s no need to even worry about Laxatives like MiraLax.
Right?
Think of it like this,
If your kitchen caught on fire and the smoke alarms were blaring…
Would you dump water on the alarm?
Or on the fire?
Sure, the sound of the alarm is loud and obnoxious, but it’s NOT the problem.
It’s just alerting you to the real problem…which is the fire.
The same is true with your child and constipation.
Somewhere there’s a fire.
Which is almost always related to their gut and inflammation.
The constipation is just the alarm.
And when you rely on MiraLax to quiet the ear-piercing noise of the alarm, you end up ignoring the real problem…and the fire spreads.
How do I know if my child has an unhealthy gut? Or is experiencing inflammation?
Unfortunately, these days, with all of the chemicals, toxins, hormones and sugar that gets pumped into the majority of the food and drinks we consume…
The question really isn’t whether it’s happening to them or not – It’s more-so about the severity of the inflammation and unhealthy gut we have to help them manage.
With that said:
If your child has been exposed to or consumed any of the following in the last 12 months…they’re most likely experiencing inflammation.
1- Prescription antibiotics
2- Excessive sugar intake
3- Drinking tap water (chlorine and fluoride)
4- GMO or processed foods
5- Whole grains & Gluten
6- Emotional stress
7- Exposure to toxins and pesticides (non-organic products)
As you can see, the majority of those come pretty standard with simply being alive today.
Now,
That’s not to say “all is lost” or we’re all doomed.
The good news is, there’s an easy and super-simple solution that only takes 30 seconds a day.
I’ll tell you more about it in just a minute.
But first,
It’s important to understand
The best way to provide the maximum amount of relief from symptoms like mood swings, meltdowns, speech delays, sociability, constipation, bloating, obsessive behavior…
…is by Healing The Gut And Easing Inflammation!
Now,
Just to be clear, I’m not saying it will “make those symptoms disappear” – but it can drastically reduce the intensity and frequency of the symptoms.
Where Do You Begin?
Well, in addition to the daily 30-second solution I’ll be sharing with you:
Starting with “diet” is a good place to start,
There are a handful of key adjustments that can (and should) be made to the daily nutrition of the person with ASD.
Such as, reducing, or even eliminating, wheat, dairy, sugar, and processed foods.
But if you want optimal results?…
…and you want them quickly?
There are two options:
Option #1: You can give your child the following 5 powerful supplements that have been proven to provide substantial relief, fast.
1- PRObiotics
2- PREbiotics
3- Gut Lining Support
4- Digestive Enzymes
5- Neurotransmitter support (AKA “Brain Boosters”)
Sticking with the previous metaphor: If autism was a fire and Inflammation was gasoline…the combination of those 5 supplements is the fire department ;-).
Now,
With that said…
You can certainly buy all 5 supplements separately.
Personally, I’m a big fan of TriEnza Enzymes as an option for a digestive enzyme.
But it can be both expensive and difficult to get your child to swallow 5 different supplements every morning.
That’s why it might make sense for you to try Option #2:
Simply give your child one scoop of Bio-Heal every morning with their breakfast.
(it only takes 30 seconds)
What Is Bio-Heal?
Thanks to Marty Orefice (A Parent of a child with Autism and founder of All-Star Nutrition) and some of the world’s leading chemists and nutrition experts…
Bio-Heal was created as the first and only supplement that is carefully crafted and specifically engineered to support children with Autism.
It contains high-quality versions of all 5 “fire-department” supplements in one scoop – so there’s no need to spend money on 5 different supplements.
“But will my kid even take it?”
One of the major benefits of having a REAL parent of a child with autism behind the making of Bio-Heal; is the fact he understands the hypersensitivities children with autism have…
…and how difficult it can be to sneak anything past their picky palates 😉
Which is why Bio-Heal comes in a flavorless powder that goes undetected and is easy to mix into a favorite food or beverage.
The kids never even know they’re taking it.
Is it safe?
Short answer? YES!
It’s all-natural and free of nuts, tree-nuts, dairy, gluten, wheat, and eggs.
As a supplement made FOR children with autism – by parents WITH children with autism – we go the extra mile to make sure ONLY the safest, purest, and highest-quality ingredients make it inside of our bottles.
Each of the ingredients in Bio-Heal is tested by an FDA cGMP certified facility in the U.S. for quality, safety, and strength.
Then a sample batch of Bio-Heal is processed and tested again.
After both tests are passed, a random set of bottles from that batch are sent to a 3rd party lab and tested for:
- Safety
- Strength
- Composition
- And Purity
Then and only then do we have the bottles shipped to the warehouse for distribution.
So, to reiterate, Bio-Heal is safe for your child to take.
“What are other parents saying about it?”
With over 1,000 5-star reviews (4.6 stars overall)
And testimonials like these…
Janice says…
“My granddaughter Faith is 5 and on the spectrum. She is non verbal and has developmental delays and can only walk with a walker. We have had Faith on these probiotics for about 2 months and the improvements we are experiencing are nothing short of a miracle!! She has several new words that she is saying unprompted. She is repeating words like a little parrot and has begun walking independently without the use of her walker. She no longer requires miralax to keep her somewhat regular. She has been on miralax since she was about 2 and now she’s going on her own. I can’t say enough good things about this product!! We are simply amazed and looking forward to more life changing improvements in the days to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Camie says…
“My daughter has had severe constipation for almost 2 years and even struggled with rectal prolapse due to her constant straining. In addition to a restricted diet which included dairy-free and gluten-free foods, she’s been on Dulcolax and Miralax daily just to keep things under control. However, after taking All-Star Nutrition daily for only one week, my daughter is already off of her constipation medications. She has now been taking All-Star Nutrition for about 3 weeks and is doing great in the bathroom!!! Amazing!“
Regan says…
“My son has Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, as well as a couple other irrelevant disorders. He doesn’t eat well. He eats a lot, but few good foods. Before trying my all star nutrition probiotics, my child hadn’t had a bowel movement in 11 days. We had tried suppositories, stool softeners, Miralax, and even a colonoscopy prep. Nothing gave him any relief. Finally, I took him to the ER where x-rays were done. They showed that he was completely impacted from start to finish. I asked one of my sons specialists what she thought of the ingredients in the All Star Nutrition probiotics. She was impressed and said she would be ordering it for herself. So….I ordered it. Not expecting much, but I gave in and ordered it. Within 2 weeks, my son was having several bowel movements almost daily! I am happy to report, without changing his diet at all and adding the probiotic, he has had at least one normal BM every day for more than a month!”
It’s easy to see why Bio-Heal has quickly become the favorite go-to-supplement parents are choosing to give their kids.
Feel free to try a Bottle HERE
Who knows? You and your child might experience the same results as the parents above.
With Bio-Heal’s Guarantee, You Have Nothing To Lose:
We didn’t want to simply “say” we’re confident in the results Bio-Heal can provide.
We wanted to show it by extending an unheard of guarantee that puts the pressure on us to make sure you’re satisfied with Bio-Heal.
With that said:
If you are not satisfied with Bio-Heal in the first 90-days…
All you have to do is send the bottle back (even if it’s empty) and we will refund you 100% of your money (minus the shipping).
I suppose you could think of it as a 90-day trial?
Some might even call it a “no-brainer”? 😉
If you want to put the invisible-fire out inside your child’s gut – and reduce the intensity and frequency of their symptoms of autism…
….Try A Bottle Of Bio-Heal For 90-Days And Start Seeing The Difference In Your Child’s Mood, Sociability, Speech, and Overall Health.
If anyone deserves a shot at reaching their full potential, it’s kids with Autism.
Giving them Bio-Heal is one way to help them reach it.
All the best,
The Loving Autism Team
About Loving Autism:
Loving Autism is an organization committed to supporting the health and development of children with autism; by bringing awareness to research-backed solutions based on nutrition and lifestyle adaptations.
It’s easy to see why Bio-Heal has quickly become the favorite go-to-supplement parents are choosing to improve their kid’s digestive health.
Feel free to try a Bottle HERE
Who knows? You and your child might experience the same results as the parents above.
Best Wishes,
The HealthLine Updates Team.
Resources Used In Creating This Article:
https://www.squattypotty.com/blog/restoring-intestinal-flora-leads-to-a-healthy-gut-and-happy-poop/
https://www.pharmacist.com/article/parents-say-otc-medicine-sickening-kids