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Q. My child is having a reaction to milk I purchased from a dairy that is not a member of the American Camel Coalition. Can you help me?

A. Absolutely! Dr. Hinkle offers consultation sessions by telephone and in her office. Contact her for a consultation at 1-919-928-0821.

Q. I  purchased milk twice from a dairy that is not a member of American Camel Coalition. The second batch of milk doesn't taste nor look the same as the first and my child will not drink it. Is something wrong with the milk?

A. Maybe yes, maybe no. In order for Dr. Hinkle to completely answer your question, she would need additional information from you. Call her office at 1-919-928-0821 to schedule a consultation . (Dr. Hinkle recommends that you purchase milk only from members of the American Camel Coalition because they adhere to her strict guidelines.)

Q. My child seems to be hyperactive when I give him his night time dose of the camel milk. Could he be allergic to it?

A. If your child does not exhibit symptoms of hyperactivity when drinking the milk during the day, then the answer is, "No." I have tested hundreds of autistic children and have never had this experience with any of my patients. I would question the dosage you are giving your child and if you are mixing anything with the milk, such as a sweetener or some type of flavoring, like chocolate. I do not allow chocolate, because it can stimulate the nervous system and cause hyperactivity. Are you giving your child any supplements with the milk or within 2 hours of drinking the milk? This can also cause problems. I have also found that often the supplements may need to be reduced if the child is drinking more than 8 ounces of the milk daily, because the milk is such a great source of nutrients. They may be getting more than they need of a vitamin or mineral. That is why I test each child individually.

Q. My child does not like the taste of the milk. Can I add a sweetener, such as honey?

A. I do not recommend honey. Medical doctors do not allow children under the age of 2 years to have honey, because it can negatively affect their health. Your child's immune system is already compromised and raw honey can develop mold and aflatoxins, therefore I do not allow our patients to use it. Honey can also cause blood sugar levels to spike. I have had great success with light amber organic maple syrup. I recommend the 365 Brand from Whole Foods. (Do not use the medium or dark maple syrup.) Use maple syrup or any sweetener in small limited amounts. Sugar can feed the mold, candida, aflatoxins, etc. in the child. I have also had success with agave. Each child is different as to what they can tolerate. Try instead making a fruit smoothie with fresh fruit that the child is not allergic to and the camel milk.

Q. My husband has diabetes. Does he need to be on a special diet for the milk to work?

Q. How much camel milk should I give my autistic child?

A. Each individual is different and the dosage for each illness is different. For instance, a patient with diabetes may need more than an autistic child, and a cancer patient may need more than someone with Crohn's disease, etc. Each child in my practice is tested for the correct dosage and I have seen children who can tolerate only 1 tablespoon for the first few days to children who need 8 or more ounces in the beginning. I consult with patients from around the world who are unable to come to my office and the formulation of the dosage is based on age, weight, degree of autism and other health related factors such as specific allergins, etc. All of these factors are considered in the equation of the milk dosage and the children seem to do very well. There will be a point in time when your child will reach a maintenance dosage, and then after many months on the milk the child may even be able to maintain on a lower dosage than in the beginning, while still retaining the excellent benefits of the milk, although each case is different.

Q. My child has been on camel milk for about 6 weeks, but in the last few days he seems worse. Is he becoming allergic to the milk?

A. If your child has been on the milk for an extended period of time with no adverse effects, then I doubt that he is allergic to the milk. Several things should be considered. He may be having a "die off" effect, because the camel milk has antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties and if the dosage is too high it may be causing these pathogens to "die off" too rapidly. Stop the milk for 72 hours (3 days) then restart the milk at a much lower dosage. His supplements may also need to be adjusted. The milk is so rich in vitamins and minerals that he may not need the high amounts that he may be taking in pill form. Another possibility is that your child may have been exposed to a toxin of some kind, such as a pesticide or insecticide. I would need to know his exact symptoms to help determine this.

Q. How do I know if my child is experiencing a "die off" or an allergic reaction to the milk?

A. A "die off" usually appears after the child has been on the milk for more than a week or two, but not always. The child can exhibit symptoms such as earache, sore throat, headache, and they may also have a low-grade fever, in other words symptoms are more cold or flu like in nature. An allergic reaction to the milk will appear within a few hours or days. And the symptoms will usually result in a rash or welt or eczema and the child may even have loose stools. If this is the case, then stop the milk for the 72 hours recommended and then start them back on a very low dosage. If the symptoms reoccur, then stop the camel milk. I also have found that in many children that if I start them on DPPIV and specific enzymes that we have for the milk in my practice, then often the child is able to handle small amounts of the milk without any adverse effects. The DPPIV needs to be started at least 48 hours before ingesting the milk. If the milk is contaminated in some way then you may see vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc. and need to stop the milk immediately. If the child has had a toxic exposure to an outside element such as a chemical, pesticide, insecticide, etc. then the autism symptoms that are neurological will be more evident, such as outbursts and agitation, etc.

Q. My child has been on the milk for over a year. He was doing so well that I took him off the milk. Now his autism symptoms seem to be getting worse since I discontinued the milk. How long must he be on the milk?

A. I have worked with autistic children daily for almost 30 years and have seen many children recover from the autism symptoms, but only when all of the heavy metals and other toxins have been dealt with. I have seen autistic children in my practice who have been on the milk 3 years or more and once the heavy metals are gone, they do fine without the milk. But I have also seen many children who have discontinued the milk and still have heavy metal overload and the symptoms reappear within a period of time. You will need the milk as long as the heavy metal levels are elevated, and even once the levels are in a normal range you should still continue the milk another 4-6 months to help with any pathogen residue.

Q. I am taking 60 units of insulin per day for my diabetes. I understand that there are about 52 units of insulin per liter of the camel milk. Do I have to drink a whole liter or more daily to get the insulin I need?