Rehabilitation Program for mothers with Muscular Dystrophy children
I help mothers with MD children who lost muscle strength and vitality to see their children to increase strength , grow muscles and live a healthier and autonomous life
Through My Muscular Dystrophy No More 4X program
Healing Muscular Dystrophy: A Journey of Belief, Nutrition, and Transformation
The first lesson I learned on this journey was to “take the risk to believe, no matter what.” For so long, I felt powerless against my son’s diagnosis, but I knew that if I didn’t believe in his healing, who would? One day, while scrolling through my computer, I came across a quote that resonated deeply with me: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
From that moment, I made a decision: I will work on myself.
Every morning, I wrote down a full page of things I was grateful for. Every evening, I documented my successes—no matter how small—in my journal. I refused to let the negativity surrounding muscular dystrophy consume me. As soon as I sat in my car, I would do releasing exercises, letting go of my limiting beliefs. One of the biggest shifts I made was to stop seeing myself as a victim of circumstance.
I used to believe that Cyprus was too small of an island, that there were no good doctors here, and that I was utterly alone without financial support. I rephrased it: “My son benefits from the best medical system, and everything I need is coming to me!”
I committed to this mindset, and slowly but surely, everything began to change.
The Power of Shifting Mindsets:
One day, my friend Mark, who is both a coach and writer, called me. “Clementine,” he said, “I’m writing a book about health. There are solutions out there! Are you ready to try?”
A part of me wanted to laugh it off. How naive, I thought. There’s no cure for muscular dystrophy!
But the other part of me—the part that I had been training for months—said something different: “You make things possible. You can do this. Go for it.”
That day, something even more miraculous happened. Mark offered me his financial support to visit some of the world’s best experts and provided me with ongoing coaching.
What I Found Out: Uncovering the Real Truth About MD
During one of our first appointments with a specialist, I watched as he threw toys across the room, asking my son to pick them up. He scribbled on his report: “Clear Gower signs.” If you’re unfamiliar with this term, like I once was, it means my son was using his arms to push off the floor to stand up—a sign of muscle weakness. The doctor recommended an EMG, a test that measures the electrical activity of muscles. I was devastated. This procedure is painful, especially for a 2.5-year-old.
When I researched further, the diagnosis looked grim. It wasn’t Duchenne’s, but perhaps Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type I or II—both of which offered no cure. I was crushed.
But then, one day, Mark sent me an email with the subject line: “Look at this!” Inside, he had written about the etymology of the word amyotrophy, which simply means “no nourishment to the muscles.” For the first time, I realized this was about nutrition. Could this be treatable?
Suddenly, all the complex medical jargon no longer paralyzed me. The clarity of the words themselves—no nourishment to the muscles—gave me hope.
I began asking better questions: Why is nutrition not reaching my son’s muscles? How can I ensure higher levels of nutrition reach them?
Muscular Dystrophy: A Nutritional Deficiency?
One of the most powerful discoveries I made was that muscular dystrophy, in some cases, is not just a genetic disorder but also a nutritional deficiency. For example, in lambs, a condition called White Muscle Disease is caused by a lack of selenium and vitamin E. In areas where the soil is depleted of these nutrients, lambs that eat selenium-deficient grass develop muscle weakness. The solution? Selenium injections or supplements.
This discovery was a revelation. If lambs can recover with the right nutrition, what if my son could too?
A clinical study published in “The Journal of Nutrition” showed that selenium deficiency in animals can cause muscular dystrophy-like symptoms, affecting muscle function and causing degeneration. When supplemented with selenium, animals showed significant improvement in muscle health . This supports the idea that selenium is crucial for muscle function in both animals and humans.
Epigenetics and Genetotrophic Diseases: Healing from the Inside
What I learned next was even more profound: epigenetics—the study of how our behaviors and environment affect our genes. Changes in our diet, lifestyle, and toxin exposure can switch genes on or off, impacting not just our health but that of our children. These changes can be passed down from one generation to the next. In other words, we can inherit nutritional deficiencies, but we
can also reverse them through lifestyle changes.
One of the most eye-opening concepts was Dr. Roger J. Williams’ theory of genetotrophic diseases, which posits that genetic abnormalities in diseases like muscular dystrophy can be overcome with optimal nutrition. For individuals with these conditions, normal dietary vitamin intakes are inadequate for healthy function—they need more nutrients to support their genetic makeup.
A study published in “Epigenetics & Chromatin” showed how epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, can influence the severity of genetic disorders like muscular dystrophy.
This study found that environmental factors, such as diet and toxin exposure, could modify gene expression and potentially improve muscle health when addressed correctly.
Dr. Joel Wallach and the 90 Essential Nutrients
Dr. Wallach’s theory of the 90 essential nutrients completely transformed my understanding of nutrition. Just as you need all the ingredients in the right amounts to bake a cake, your body needs these 90 essential nutrients to function optimally. One of the most critical nutrients for muscular dystrophy is selenium, a mineral that protects DNA and supports muscle health.
Selenium plays a vital role in producing glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant that protects cell membranes from damage . Without sufficient selenium, muscles become weak, and tissues start to break down. Dr. Wallach’s research even led to FDA approval for his supplements, which are specifically designed for muscular dystrophy treatment.
A 2013 study in “BMC Medicine” revealed that patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) often suffer from deficiencies in selenium and vitamin D, which are vital for muscle function and cell membrane integrity. The study concluded that nutritional interventions could improve quality of life in DMD patients by slowing disease progression.
The Power of Eliminating Triggers
Another key aspect of healing I learned was the importance of eliminating triggers that prevent the body from absorbing nutrients. For example, gluten intolerance can cause damage to the small intestine, leading to malabsorption of selenium and other vital nutrients. Removing gluten from my son’s diet was a crucial step in restoring his gut health, allowing him to absorb the nutrients he so desperately needed.
A study in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” demonstrated that patients with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease often have poor nutrient absorption. When gluten is removed from their diet, the gut lining heals, and nutrient absorption improves dramatically. This suggests that for children with muscular dystrophy, healing the gut could significantly improve nutrient delivery to the muscles, leading to better outcomes.
A Case of Hope: Todd Harrison’s Transformation
One of the most inspiring moments of my journey was when I discovered Todd Harrison. Todd, who was diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy at age three, defied the odds. With consistent physical exercise, a selenium-rich diet, and mindset coaching, Todd went from being told he’d end up in a wheelchair to walking up and down stairs and even jumping. His story gave me hope.
Like Todd, I realized that the mindset we choose—believing in the possibility of healing—is as powerful as any supplement or diet. Todd’s motto, which has now become mine, is that muscular dystrophy is simply a nutritional deficiency disease.
Conclusion: Reclaiming My Power as a Mother
This journey has taught me so much. When I stopped seeing muscular dystrophy as an insurmountable genetic condition and started seeing it as a nutritional deficiency that I could address, I reclaimed my power as a mother. I could guide my son through this healing process with the right nutrition, supplements, and mindset.
If you are a parent reading this, know that you are not powerless. There is hope. The answers might not be what the traditional medical system tells you, but they are out there.
Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
I’ve put everything I’ve learned into the Muscular Dystrophy No More Program—a complete guide to healing through nutrition, detoxification, and mindset. My son is living proof that it’s possible to transform your child’s health, and now I want to help you do the same.
**Are you ready
