I want to thank you Alba && Manny. You guys saved not only my daughters life but my life as well. Ever since my daughter was a few months old she has been suffering with digestive issues as well as developmental issues and my husband and I couldn't figure out why. We've seen sooo many doctors and therapists that couldn't provide an answer for us. From the moment I seen the first video with you guys speaking on a healthier lifestyle, I completely changed everything from what we eat to our daily activities and we have experienced much success! My daughter is finally smiling and not crying and I couldn't thank you enough for changing our life. Sorry for the grammatical errors...I'm trying to type with tears in my eyes! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my family! May God continue to bless you guys abundantly!!
I am stuck speechless.... It's you who made the choice to go against the grain. We were just passing along a message we received and you decided to take it to the next level. Thank you! Your journey and outcome is so inspirational and we will use it as a reminder to get through hard times. Thank you so much
My strong kind hearted wife and my beautiful son deserve all the credit for me to be able to consider myself a man today. Thank you so much for your kind words
You two are really inspirational. A lot of marriages crumble when a child needs more attention, or life didn't turn out exactly how they thought, or what is "the norm". Your marriage, bond, and family has seemed to grow more through this process. Strong beautiful family and couple. Love you guys xoxo
Alba, can you talk about being from a Latina background and dealing with family questioning your choices? I have been vegetarian for more than two years and my Puerto Rican family scolds me for "rejecting my culture." And when I tell them why they say I'm brain washed. Can you talk about how to deal with these cultural issues?
Yes, I agree with you that Alba should give some advice about being Latina and changing the way we eat. My sister gets angry with me because we eat a lot organic food, I took away dairy, red meet and gluten from are diet
I am Puerto Rican too, and you know how are Puerto Ricans eat 'carne carne and carne ' but i think you need to tell them more about being a vegetarian and how it helps you in a healthy way. Plus its your body 👍
I'm also Puerto Rican and I can relate lol. Not only do I not eat pork but I'm Muslim and Ive experience the cultural rejection. Unfortunately its some of our people that have been brainwashed and are in denial. Knowledge is empowering but its also something not everyone will understand :)
You can tell she is supporting wife, even tough the husband went offline a little bit but she acknowledged by nodding her head so to show appreciation of his mind. Welldone ! best family ever.
The time for the video is 29:11 and when I saw that Jeremiah 29:11 came to mind, and the scripture says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I believe that is what GOD is doing for y'all! You both are incredible parents and I believe God is working with both of you in finding the best for your son Manny! God sees everything that y'all go through, sacrifices y'all have had to make and all that you are doing to give him a better life, and he will bless you for that! God bless you and your family!
It's so good to see a kid with "old school" toys and tools to inspire creativity and mind enhancement. You have not just stuck an iPad in his face to keep him entertained. Good job!
You two are amazing parents! I love what you said at the end about respecting your child and connecting and building understanding. I think that's so important! Although I don't have a child with autism, I parent my children this way as well, and I think most parents should! Rather than wanting your child to conform to whatever is "appropriate"...when you build trust and respect and understanding you're able to have a truly pure relationship with your child & that helps them learn how to interact with the world around them. I admire the changes you've made to your lives in order to keep all of you healthy, and I wish you all a lifetime of happiness! Your little man is so lucky to have parents who take the time to help him be his best self!
Thank you! What you just said is what I want to express to so many. The way we are with our son is how we should be whether he's dealing with something or not. We feel any child can benefit from any of these approaches no matter the case. It's beautiful to hear this is what you have chosen to do as a parent.
You guys are beautiful. And not your guys obvious physical beauty, but your guys compassion, wisdom and humbleness. Your love for both each other and your son is so genuine and refreshing. Thank you for the positivity and grace you guys exude. I wish great health and happiness for both of you. Literally goals!!
Yes I agree ! My husband and I eat 90 percent organic foods ! When people say that's expensive we say .. "Better to pay more in grocery bills than doctors bills !!! 👍"
I just needed to comment and say, keep doing these videos. You're open and very informative. I don't even have kids but want them in the future. I just find it very interesting to know the methods you used to find what suits your son best. Your lifestyle is very refreshing and positive. There's only 'goodness' or 'positivity' that can be taken by your videos, if people take anything at all. Take care.
Hope you realize how inspiring you are. You are inspiring health, love and balance so easily, so naturally. Some people in this world are gowing up with you, following you or just visiting your TH-cam channel. That's awesome, actually you and your beautiful family also are awesome. Keep doing it, you are awesome. xOxO
I think what we need to ask ourselves is not why organic produce is so expensive but why is non organic produce so cheap? I think you guys are great :)
You are completely right about why organic is expensive and the GMO is cheap. In the long rung you/me/any body don't get good benefits from the cheap foods
You guys have really helped my family I have two brothers who are autistic and I have problems with my immune system and your lifestyle videos have given us a lot of hope and we are getting much better everyday you have seriously changed our lives with all of the information your giving continue to do what your doing and God bless you
Wow, just when I read one comment in awe another follows right after. Thank you! You have changed your lives, it could've been anyone passing the same message you decided to agree and do something. Thank you!
I absolutely love what you guys are doing and the way you chose to help your son and yourselves. I've been trying to change the way I eat and the things I use in my everyday life and you guys are a huge inspiration. I was born with many allergies that soon led to asthma and as I got older the lost of allergies have increased. I just recently realized how closely related this was to the food I was eating. But because I am a college student the transition hasnt been the easiest, college tuition is CRAZY high, but im gradually make the changes I need to be a healthier me. Im not on your level yet but I do hope to be there soon. Thank you guys for letting for allowing yourselves to be vulnerable and showing this part of your lives its really opening doors for alot of people.
I haven't experience what you're going throught but can only imagine. I don't think there are different levels just different paths going in the same direction. thanks for the positivity !
I don't normally comment on videos but I do pray that your son will get better and remember that the Heavenly Father can heal everything; so please do not hesitate to go to Him. May the Father truly work in your situation.
It really makes me want to cry when I see the love you both express to your son and his needs. My older brother has ADD and ADHD and he just wasn't expressed the support and love for his illness and it shows later on in his life (he is now 24). He now has a son and the way he acts toward his son is how you both act towards yours and it seriously just warms my heart how great of people you are. I hope I can grow my channel and be able to share my stories and love just as you and your amazing husband do!
Omg!!! That little cutie is soo lucky to have such great parents as you!! you guys are doing an amazing job, I am so amazed by you!! I have a cousin who has autism, he is only 2 years old! He lives in Morocco "north africa" and sadly people there have no understanding or whatsoever about autism!! I try so hard to search and learn about autism as much I can to share with them so that they also could understand their son more and get to care for him better!! My aunt is so depressed and just does not know what is wrong with her son, he does not talk nor look at her in her face nor she love!! And she doesn't know what to do!! I went last year to visit and she had him in a room facing a window all day long! They don't talk to him nor play with him because they don't know how to do it!! So I try to share anything that I can find with her and they both are doing so much better even with the little information I share with them.Thank you so much for this video, and please keep sharing with us!! You are helping so many parents understand autism!! Including me, my aunt and her son. You are an inspiration and I can't wait to share your experience and advices with my aunt!!
This might be long lol but you guys are really inspiring! I been trying to change my life keeping everything organic and being more aware of what I'm eating because of health issues. I love ur videos you guys are so genuine and down to earth. from the beginning i remember sending ur videos to my cousin who has curly hair she also fell in love with u, I love that you embrace your curls they are gorgeous. The whole eating organic being expensive is true but I rather invest in it and feel good about myself and feel healthy. Fast food really makes me feel like blah and depressed. I ended up losing a lot of weight and honestly feeling more happy &more positive less depressed (mashallah) the vlog you posted awhile ago is what inspired me I threw out all my things with harmful chemicals etc got me some apple cider vinegar lol I always wanted to but you guys gave me that extra push sense I don't really know anybody like you guys & a lot of ppl think I'm being over dramatic I ended up losing a lot of weight ppl said I look "sick" and put me down but then realize after awhile they were same ppl to come back around asking what have I been doing . but anyways keep doing what you guys are doing you guys are great parents I really wanna do the same for my future children.
Thank you so much! I just want to say for the record I taught Alba everything she knows about curly hair (kidding). I feel like we are all here to inspire eachother. Let's keep pushing!
you guys are truly amazing! It's really admirable how mature and level headed you are. The sacrifices you make, the way you choose to see things positively and continue to move on and doing it as a team! I wish you the best of everything life can offer and hope that you see your amazing little man grow up healthy and happy and live life to his full potential.
I have a five year old and i admire what you guys are doing and the time and effort you put into your child. May God bless your family you guys are an inspiration.
Vastia! Imagine, if we were able to talk for a hour on a random corner in brooklyn on a cold day, how many hours would pass on a corner in LA... Next time I'll have some foldable chairs ready. Hearing your experience that day was so inspirational. Thank you so much.
Lol funny thing is Kalea said she's been looking at homes in California and I had to ask her if she planned on running away cause of all this cold weather. 😂😂 but man oh man the talks we could have. You guys are so authentic and family oriented I admire that about you guys so much. Next time we will have the unfolded chairs and sit and talk. So much good energy spews from the both of you and even little manny
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see a beautiful young loving couple putting their family values first! It's so inspiring to see the entire family living a wonderful holistic lifestyle. We need more positive family images like your family!!!
I absolutely loveee the vlogs, so helpful and informative. Showed my friend the previous one and it has been helping her a lot since she's a first time mom, so thank you. God bless, hope to see you soon when you come to NYC :D
I totally respect your way of eating, everyone needs to learn that "you are what you eat". So much of my health problems was contributed to my previous junk food diet. When I changed my diet my health improved so drastically.
I think you and your husband's lifestyle is amazing. I've always been a relatively healthy eater (no fried foods, no sodas/only 100% fruit juice, etc), but lately I've started taking it "to the next level" with juicing. I'm still a college student and I live with my parents, so sometimes I don't have a choice but to eat certain things, but when I move out on my own, I definitely want to eat like you guys do. Like you guys said, it is more expensive, but hospital bills and diabetes medication costs more right? Anywho, thank you for sharing your life with us & im sending positive thoughts your way. God bless
I BEG you two to start a eco-conscious/holistic living consulting business, complete with meal planning, products and and other services. You could impact SO MANY lives (on a one-to-one and personalized basis).
Please continue making these kinds of videos. They are so helpful. Because of you guys i want to change my whole life around. I want to become a healthier person. I am 24-years-old and I don't have any kids yet, but before i do i want to be at the point where you guys are today. All 3 of you bring such an encouragement to my life and i thank you so much for that. I now am so alert about the things that i eat and stuff like that. You see, because of all the fast food that i used to eat i ended up gaining so much weight and because of that i now have some unhealthy stuff going on in my body as well. Even the food that i buy is not good for me at all. They have soooo much chemicals. But watching your videos and hearing your story and how healthy you guys are being for your son Manny and yourselves and how much it has improve your lives is such an amazing thing to know. I am constantly surrounded with all of these advertisements, places, and things that don't care about our health just our money. But you guys don't know what a change you have made in my life. Thank you again so much for sharing your story. May God keep blessing you guys each and everyday and may he keep guiding you in the right path, in Jesus Christ, Amen. :)
Love to you all from a teacher and autism mom. There is so much research documenting how too much "screen time" at an early age can be detrimental to young children. I love that you have noticed the difference in limiting screen time. Steve Jobs famously didn't let his children use technology. Walking outside with your son and keeping him active, engaged with others, and involved in social skills will continue to help him. For a lot of families with autism, staying "hidden" is easier because you don't have to deal with stares and extra work (my 15 year old doesn't talk). But that becomes counterproductive because autistic children withdraw more if they don't get social opportunities. Keep up the great work, and it is work, but your son deserves it! And I know my partner and I support each other because it can get stressful. May you continue to find strength in each other.
Small changes at a time can lead to a great start for significant changes. Incase you haven't seen our Eating healthy basics video we speak on this there. You don't have to change it all at once little by little improvements in your shopping and your interest will change. There are important things you can change first to prevent harmful ingredients like the ones in the video I mentioned above.
I'm so happy that I found your family. Our son is on the autism spectrum diagnosed with Aspergers. It's a constant challenge for him but we have done the behavioral modification and therapy sessions. Also great contact with the school and support from the teachers and staff. He has overcome so much and is our little hero. The positive helps so much. I will enjoy watching your family and learning along with you guys.
Hello! I'm 22, not a mother, still in college living in Long Island NY, and I still have found this video so helpful! I had a rough day, nothing crazy, but I was feeling really down. I started to watch this video and felt so overwhelmed with emotion and I felt so encouraged and motivated through your own words and efforts with little Manny (p.s he's a cutie!) I've started reading Earthing, and I'm loving it. Thank you for being so positive and true in a world that can sometimes leave one feeling discouraged and hopeless! You two rock....oh and I'm a fellow Dominicana ;)
Little Manny is so cute and I love his hair. God Bless you as parents and changing your lifestyle for the betterment of your child that is freakin awesome. You guys should look into getting a Kangen water machine if you haven't already. They are really expensive but that water has helped me be able to function normally with my uterine fibroids. I eat mostly organic too and moved from New York to Florida 3.5 years ago because of the same thing you all mentioned, the Vitamin D. Keep up the good work and it's reassuring to see like minded people like yourselves.
Thank you for sharing such postivity and wisdom. Vit D is enough of a reason to move anywhere. We received an email after posting the last video mentioning Kangen water and briefly looked into it but decided to go with a Live pristine hydro filter. Will definitely keep it in mind and let you know how out filter turns out as well. Thank you again and please don't be a stranger. We can use any information like minded ppl can share
Your welcome and thanks for responding and I won't be a stranger. I'm an open book and love to share information with others that's the beauty of social media, we can help each other by sharing our experiences and exchanging information!
I can't express how much you guys have helped me… Alba, you are so inspiring and you have helped me completely change my mind about my hair. I never liked my curly hair until I started watching your videos and you gave me a greater and fuller understanding on how to take care of it. I was also born in DR and coming from a Dominican family, my mother has always permed her hair and she's never known how to deal with my hair. Because of you, my hair is as healthy as it will ever be. I decided to get rid of our WiFi and now that you guys have started your About That Life series, I've been reflecting on how much my family has been affected by the Internet. We are now spending more family time together and I can't thank you guys enough for your advice.
wow wow wow thanks so much for every bit of info. i am, as a mother of 4, very very proud of both of you. You two are another gateway for educating parents about the quality of parenting for your child and not everyone else. God bless you all. I have more to say but I need to go to the grocery store and take care of mind LOL Love from Italy!
My daughter LOVES green juice too! Kale, spinach all of it! And she rarely gets sick like I do too! The last time she had a fever was about 2 years ago! Green juice and eating clean has amazing benefits and I'm so happy to watch the lifestyle you live! It's refreshing!
I love you and mannys out look on life you guys are such pure good hearted people and just so inspirational it really touches my heart how you guys started this life style because of your son and you guys are just opening so many peoples eyes on this lifestyle and sharing your story and motivating people of how it's benefiting you and changing your lives love you guys. Bless 😘
I was so excited when I saw your new video, you"re wonderful people and you 2 done some great progress with that little boy.. No one is born perfect, life is progres and hard work but when you have kids that life and progres is some time hard and takes forever, but I see your love, and love that you have 4 one fore another, children teach us how to be strong, I wish you all the best and keep the good yob, Me and my family are sending you a bunch positive energy and love
P.S. If you haven't started one, begin to keep a journal about your journey regarding your growth n learning experience. It could lead to a great book for parents n caretakers travelling the same path. A book from a father's perspective would be wonderful.
Beyond beyond grateful for your vlogs concerning your son. I am always open to hear what other parents are doing. It makes me frustrated with myself because I realize how much I've dropped the ball with my son. Sometimes we take the easy way..."yeah go watch spongbob"...that's the worste. But life gets busy blah blah.....your so inspiring. The commitment. Learned so much. I would like to learn more about that vinegar drink u make. Perhaps food tutorials of snacks u make Manny. I think that is the hardest struggle besides technology in my house. I want to throw the tv out the window right now.
I couldn't possibly be more thankful for these two vlogs you've posted! Despite not dealing with the same circumstances, it's incredible how sharing what you've done for little Manny and yourselves can spark such a yearning to do the same for us. My little brother was born two weeks ago, and from the moment he was born I knew I wanted to take the initiative to help raise him such as you raise Manny, health-wise. Thank God I have parents who are eager to learn these ways too, they just watched your videos and were so happy to learn about what you guys had to say! - Also, of course, I can't wait to start changing my lifestyle for my own benefit! I'm only 19 but I deal with PCOS and other things that could potentially threaten the way I want to live my life in the future. I'd love to see how my diet could play a vital role in curbing the toll these things take on my body! The mere fact that what we put into our bodies becomes of us is enough to inspire me for a lifetime. So, THANK YOU TWO! It's because of you that I've began doing my research and reading books on all relatable topics. You've helped plant the seed and I'm ready to do the work in order for it to grow and flourish in my life and in the lives of the loved ones around me! God Bless yall!
We read about a family who fled Germany because they were homeschooling I believ you can google "Romeiki family homeschool" and more info will come up. We are trying to be as careful as possible and only want the best life for him. We are applying the son-rise program at the moment which encourages the child to be homeschooled but doesn't require it. He is 5 years old and we might choose to homeschool this school year depending on his progress and what he feels most comfortable with.
You guys are amazing. My mother has type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, suffered a stroke & now she's in the hospital because she had a seizure. I take care of her all by myself & it can be so stressful. Thank you guys so much for sharing your story & motivating me to live a healthier life style. Peace, love & God bless.
I think it's amazing how you and your husband have really put your child first!! Not alot of parents are willing to give up almost everything they have known for the benefit of their child.God Bless your Family! I seriously admire the strength you guys have!!
Amazing parenting and so many great sacrifices. His blessed to have you guys in his life. I use to babysit a 6 year old boy with autism for like a year and everything about him made me smile. I totally found this video inspiring.
I almost feel like my input would be irrelevant to share because you guys know a lot more than I do about living a clean and organic lifestyle... But I like a lot of Michael T. Murray's books, so if you haven't checked out any of his work you should give it go And I just want to say I really appreciate these vlogs! I really learn off something from this. My grandfather has been living an organic lifestyle for such a long time (and it got a little stricter when my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer). My grandmother did pass, but I feel like my grandparents living in Hawaii and living a healthy lifestyle really made her live beyond her expected years. I actually plan to visit my grandfather this summer to receive some insight from his lifestyle because this man is really in shape (mind and body). I really look up to people like yourselves, and hope to achieve a happier and healthier way of living Sorry for the blabber haha...Thank you so much! I love you guys :)
There is so much love within this video I could cry. When I have children in the future, I will love them just as much as you two love little Manny. Beautiful family inside and out. Stay blessed.
you two should come out with a book all about your healthy lifestyle. :) I would love to be as knowledgable as you guys are when it comes to health! so inspiring!
You guys should do genetic testing just in case you want more kids. It is expensive but is worth it. It can inform you on a lot of different diseases that guys might be prone to or your offspring. It's good tool for preventative measures and a great way to change your lifestyle and diet even more.
Me and my husband are parents to a 11 month old baby girl - she is truly the light of our lives. Since the day I found out I was pregnant, we have been trying to change our old food habits for new pure healthy organic ones and looking at other ways to improve and better condition our lifestyles. Well done you two!!! You have given us so much inspiration. You guys are fantastic parents and what a beautiful little boy!!! Keep it going, never give up, feel the positive change!!!!! X
As a professional musician, I highly recommend that you expose Manny to music, through group lessons or preferably private instrumental music lessons. Some of the most brilliant musicians of all time have been on the autism spectrum and it can be an amazing outlet for his creativity and for his sensory awareness. Not only is music a wonderful activity for the brain, it is an emotional outlet that can help people regardless of ability or even disability. I love your channel and I'm so glad you're sharing this journey. Also, props for not having a sitter. My parents had a sitter for me less than five times throughout my childhood and I think it made a hugely positive impact on my life!
You guys are on the right track :) I completely changed everything in our lives when my son was diagnosed at age 3. His grandmother would write him letters from the U.K to our home in America so he could read them at night to his baby dolls and me. I completely went back to the basics on everything and its done wonders. Our son is now 10 and is doing great. He's been placed in a school for gifted children and one thing I'm so grateful for is all the awareness now on Autism. God Bless your family :)
You guys are so inspiring!! I am only 19 and you inspire me already to one day become as an amazing parent like you. This is literally what role model is about, seriously. The part of supporting your adorable son, not just physically (through organic lifestyle) but also through mentally support... I just agree with everything! Keep spreading that message guys! Dealing with health issues myself (bedbound by CFS and Fibromyalgi) for several years, along with ADHD, it made me rethink about what I put in my body. So, organic lifestyle associated with daily detox, did not only reduced my physical symptoms, it also minimized the frustration and the "everyday-lacks" caused by my ADHD. I no longer have to worry about the future anymore! And it's amazing. Can only thank God for! Now I feel somehow free, calm and satisfied both with what life has to offer and with myself, for the first time. (Sorry for "the essay", just wanted to share and emphasize that this practicing in the form of health really outweigh everything else in long term. At least for me:)). Wishing you all the best!
***Edit: To be clear... There's not much evidence from peer-reviewed scientific research that supports that WiFi, or radio waves, pose a danger to human health. If you're curious about the research, take a look at the study below, as an example. Mice exposed to radio waves over a long period of time, did not exhibit differences in development, memory, or learning. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25251701 If a WiFi signal can pass through walls, it certainly can pass through living things. The thought is that WiFi exposure can affect the biology and chemistry of living things at the cellular level, similar to X-rays or UV rays from the sun. I can see how this would make WiFi signals sound dangerous to most. However, a WiFi signal transmits energy in the form of radio waves (radios and cell phones also transmit waves of this energy type) and radio waves are very low energy. They have much much much less energy than visible light waves. So given that they're low energy, the likelihood of any radio wave causing damage to cells or organisms, is extremely low. And still, most living things have repair processes in place to fix any damage to the cell. Even if WiFi exposure could harm one's health, we should be much more concerned about visible light waves since they're higher energy (so, would that mean we should always keep the lights turned off???). This comment is not at all to negate any of the life style choices Alba and Manny are making. I think this video was fantastic and a great example of taking control over our own (and our family's) health! Researching everything is key. Since research evolves and our thought process evolves as we attain more knowledge, empowering ourselves towards optimal health is an ever changing and dynamic process. Thanks again for the video and best wishes with your family's new start in LA!!
***** Unfortunately it's impossible to eliminate exposure to radio waves because they occur in nature (produced by lightening, the sun, and other celestial objects) and are critical for a lot of man-made technology. You can reduce your exposure but you'd likely have to make significant lifestyle changes (no technology that's "wireless", no GPS, nothing that requires an antenna or receiver, no cell phones, no going to places where any of these things exist). I'm not sure if that's feasible or worth the effort in most parts of the world...
Keep up the good work! It's nice to have people to relate too, but not always possible. Especially when you're doing things out of the "norm." Just stay strong and confident, and know that you're doing the right thing
are you guys into religion? I never hear y'all talk about y'all faith, I love y'all little family I think you guys are truly amazing, you guys would be even more amazing if y'all had Christ in y'all life, make Jesus the center of y'all life and watch everything else will fall into place.
I love that you two are completely aligned. Also, a lot of these influencers are a cookie cutter of one another. You two are so genuine and the only beauty /lifestyle account I follow. I came back to this video but this time with a child who potentially has this illness. Wishing you guys all the best
you are both such loving, strong parents. I'm a special school teacher and you see so many kids go through that have never had any help or guidance or had anyone understand them. its so important to start implementing things early on to help them be the best version of themselves, and i commend you both on being so dedicated. you're a gorgeous family and I'm so glad i stumbled upon these videos. one bit of advice, i understand technology can be over stimulating and can become a bad habit however there are some amazing aps for kids that either struggle with speech for example, or simple learning aps that can build skill and strengthen neural path ways. its not for everyone, but i have seen its benefits :) its all about patience and love x
You and your husband are such an inspiration. God doesn't make mistakes. You two were chosen for this and you are doing an excellent job in providing the different avenues people can take who are faced with this. Thank you!
I love how honest and down to earth you guys are. I'm inspired by the way you both handle challenges and applying it in a positive way and keeping your eyes on the goal.
Alba, I watched you in my early 20's. I loved your content for so many reasons, mainly for natural living. Although your family content was special, I was nowhere near thinking of having a child. I didn't relate or truly understand what your family was challenged with, what your sons condition meant..... until I had my daughter. We have not gotten an official diagnosis of autism, but there are a good amount of signs that are showing. She is almost 2 1/2. I immediately began referencing your old videos and am so comforted by them, 9 years later. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. I look forward to more updates on your family life
Said it before, said it again, but you guys are an inspiration. I'm studying naturopathic nutrition so know about most of the things you're referring to, but I struggle to keep up with all the reading, all the research, making a decision about what to implement and then actually doing it! And I only have myself and a full time job to maintain. How you do it, plus TH-cam, plus consciously raising a healthy family is amazing. To find two people who love each other, who fully support each other and are like minded when it comes to putting their health and their family first is truly a blessing also. Final point, I live in London and having just come back from where my dad was born in the Caribbean I've decided I need to move closer to the sun and a more natural way of living too. The vitamin D just feels so much more vibrant, I actually glow! Thanks for sharing your story. Wishing you all the best. Manny you are great and so heartfelt. Love you too, Alba 😊x
You are so blessed to have and support each other. And little Manny give you the opportunity to see the world through different eyes, that's priceless! Much love and strengh to all of you and keep going!
I love how you pointed out that organic food are expensive, but rather why conventional food are so cheap! I started following you about 2 days ago and I've binge watched all your videos; love them, keep it up!!
Refreshing to see such a honest and informative video. Studied Psychology at uni - Autism especially. I find these children have the most beautiful minds, and It's beautiful to see such positivity. Big respect guys. x
I think it's beautiful the lifestyle that you guys have chosen for your family. I am slowly trying to make my household an organic one, but the struggle is real. I do appreciate you guys sharing your story. It's super informative and inspirational.
I want to thank you Alba && Manny. You guys saved not only my daughters life but my life as well. Ever since my daughter was a few months old she has been suffering with digestive issues as well as developmental issues and my husband and I couldn't figure out why. We've seen sooo many doctors and therapists that couldn't provide an answer for us. From the moment I seen the first video with you guys speaking on a healthier lifestyle, I completely changed everything from what we eat to our daily activities and we have experienced much success! My daughter is finally smiling and not crying and I couldn't thank you enough for changing our life. Sorry for the grammatical errors...I'm trying to type with tears in my eyes! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my family! May God continue to bless you guys abundantly!!
I am stuck speechless.... It's you who made the choice to go against the grain. We were just passing along a message we received and you decided to take it to the next level. Thank you! Your journey and outcome is so inspirational and we will use it as a reminder to get through hard times. Thank you so much
Most genetically blessed family on TH-cam. Not to mention lovely people xx
Thank you for taking time to express such kind words. May you receive the love you're giving.
What a good dedicated man you have..some men couldn't care less..love to your beautiful family from New Zealand
My strong kind hearted wife and my beautiful son deserve all the credit for me to be able to consider myself a man today. Thank you so much for your kind words
Manuel Ramos you guys are amazing! great couple and family 😊
You two are really inspirational. A lot of marriages crumble when a child needs more attention, or life didn't turn out exactly how they thought, or what is "the norm". Your marriage, bond, and family has seemed to grow more through this process. Strong beautiful family and couple. Love you guys xoxo
Alba, can you talk about being from a Latina background and dealing with family questioning your choices? I have been vegetarian for more than two years and my Puerto Rican family scolds me for "rejecting my culture." And when I tell them why they say I'm brain washed. Can you talk about how to deal with these cultural issues?
Yes, I agree with you that Alba should give some advice about being Latina and changing the way we eat. My sister gets angry with me because we eat a lot organic food, I took away dairy, red meet and gluten from are diet
My Cuban family disapproves of my vegan diet as well. Just have to follow your path - Not everyone's truth is your truth.
I am Puerto Rican too, and you know how are Puerto Ricans eat 'carne carne and carne ' but i think you need to tell them more about being a vegetarian and how it helps you in a healthy way. Plus its your body 👍
Zom yari ***** its sooo frustrating! Every family event is like a struggle for me. The questions of: "Quuee?? Tu no comes carrnneee???" -_____-
I'm also Puerto Rican and I can relate lol. Not only do I not eat pork but I'm Muslim and Ive experience the cultural rejection. Unfortunately its some of our people that have been brainwashed and are in denial. Knowledge is empowering but its also something not everyone will understand :)
You can tell she is supporting wife, even tough the husband went offline a little bit but she acknowledged by nodding her head so to show appreciation of his mind. Welldone ! best family ever.
Omgosh Alba, your son is so handsome! His hair is beautiful!
Thanks! He gets his looks and hair from me ;-) (kidding)
The time for the video is 29:11 and when I saw that Jeremiah 29:11 came to mind, and the scripture says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I believe that is what GOD is doing for y'all! You both are incredible parents and I believe God is working with both of you in finding the best for your son Manny! God sees everything that y'all go through, sacrifices y'all have had to make and all that you are doing to give him a better life, and he will bless you for that! God bless you and your family!
It's so good to see a kid with "old school" toys and tools to inspire creativity and mind enhancement. You have not just stuck an iPad in his face to keep him entertained. Good job!
You two are amazing parents! I love what you said at the end about respecting your child and connecting and building understanding. I think that's so important! Although I don't have a child with autism, I parent my children this way as well, and I think most parents should! Rather than wanting your child to conform to whatever is "appropriate"...when you build trust and respect and understanding you're able to have a truly pure relationship with your child & that helps them learn how to interact with the world around them. I admire the changes you've made to your lives in order to keep all of you healthy, and I wish you all a lifetime of happiness! Your little man is so lucky to have parents who take the time to help him be his best self!
Thank you! What you just said is what I want to express to so many. The way we are with our son is how we should be whether he's dealing with something or not. We feel any child can benefit from any of these approaches no matter the case. It's beautiful to hear this is what you have chosen to do as a parent.
You guys are beautiful. And not your guys obvious physical beauty, but your guys compassion, wisdom and humbleness. Your love for both each other and your son is so genuine and refreshing. Thank you for the positivity and grace you guys exude. I wish great health and happiness for both of you. Literally goals!!
Yes I agree ! My husband and I eat 90 percent organic foods ! When people say that's expensive we say .. "Better to pay more in grocery bills than doctors bills !!! 👍"
You just made me wanna eat an organic banana with that comment!
My heart melts when you guys talk about your son, can you guys look after me as well LOL
don't worry about me a fully grown adult, well 19
I just needed to comment and say, keep doing these videos. You're open and very informative. I don't even have kids but want them in the future. I just find it very interesting to know the methods you used to find what suits your son best. Your lifestyle is very refreshing and positive. There's only 'goodness' or 'positivity' that can be taken by your videos, if people take anything at all.
Take care.
Hope you realize how inspiring you are. You are inspiring health, love and balance so easily, so naturally. Some people in this world are gowing up with you, following you or just visiting your TH-cam channel. That's awesome, actually you and your beautiful family also are awesome. Keep doing it, you are awesome. xOxO
that's true 💗
I think what we need to ask ourselves is not why organic produce is so expensive but why is non organic produce so cheap?
I think you guys are great :)
lol! I wrote this before watching all the video!
You are completely right about why organic is expensive and the GMO is cheap. In the long rung you/me/any body don't get good benefits from the cheap foods
Yes, that was awesome food for thought!
Gmo/ cheap foods are subsidized by the government. Go figure
You guys have really helped my family I have two brothers who are autistic and I have problems with my immune system and your lifestyle videos have given us a lot of hope and we are getting much better everyday you have seriously changed our lives with all of the information your giving continue to do what your doing and God bless you
Wow, just when I read one comment in awe another follows right after. Thank you! You have changed your lives, it could've been anyone passing the same message you decided to agree and do something. Thank you!
i love how you guys are each other, you guys aren't just two people, you guys are one and thats beautiful!
I absolutely love what you guys are doing and the way you chose to help your son and yourselves. I've been trying to change the way I eat and the things I use in my everyday life and you guys are a huge inspiration. I was born with many allergies that soon led to asthma and as I got older the lost of allergies have increased. I just recently realized how closely related this was to the food I was eating. But because I am a college student the transition hasnt been the easiest, college tuition is CRAZY high, but im gradually make the changes I need to be a healthier me. Im not on your level yet but I do hope to be there soon. Thank you guys for letting for allowing yourselves to be vulnerable and showing this part of your lives its really opening doors for alot of people.
I haven't experience what you're going throught but can only imagine. I don't think there are different levels just different paths going in the same direction. thanks for the positivity !
Literally the most beautiful family inside & out! So inspirational ❤️
I don't normally comment on videos but I do pray that your son will get better and remember that the Heavenly Father can heal everything; so please do not hesitate to go to Him. May the Father truly work in your situation.
It really makes me want to cry when I see the love you both express to your son and his needs. My older brother has ADD and ADHD and he just wasn't expressed the support and love for his illness and it shows later on in his life (he is now 24). He now has a son and the way he acts toward his son is how you both act towards yours and it seriously just warms my heart how great of people you are. I hope I can grow my channel and be able to share my stories and love just as you and your amazing husband do!
Omg!!! That little cutie is soo lucky to have such great parents as you!! you guys are doing an amazing job, I am so amazed by you!! I have a cousin who has autism, he is only 2 years old! He lives in Morocco "north africa" and sadly people there have no understanding or whatsoever about autism!! I try so hard to search and learn about autism as much I can to share with them so that they also could understand their son more and get to care for him better!! My aunt is so depressed and just does not know what is wrong with her son, he does not talk nor look at her in her face nor she love!! And she doesn't know what to do!! I went last year to visit and she had him in a room facing a window all day long! They don't talk to him nor play with him because they don't know how to do it!! So I try to share anything that I can find with her and they both are doing so much better even with the little information I share with them.Thank you so much for this video, and please keep sharing with us!! You are helping so many parents understand autism!! Including me, my aunt and her son. You are an inspiration and I can't wait to share your experience and advices with my aunt!!
This might be long lol but you guys are really inspiring! I been trying to change my life keeping everything organic and being more aware of what I'm eating because of health issues. I love ur videos you guys are so genuine and down to earth. from the beginning i remember sending ur videos to my cousin who has curly hair she also fell in love with u, I love that you embrace your curls they are gorgeous. The whole eating organic being expensive is true but I rather invest in it and feel good about myself and feel healthy. Fast food really makes me feel like blah and depressed. I ended up losing a lot of weight and honestly feeling more happy &more positive less depressed (mashallah) the vlog you posted awhile ago is what inspired me I threw out all my things with harmful chemicals etc got me some apple cider vinegar lol I always wanted to but you guys gave me that extra push sense I don't really know anybody like you guys & a lot of ppl think I'm being over dramatic I ended up losing a lot of weight ppl said I look "sick" and put me down but then realize after awhile they were same ppl to come back around asking what have I been doing . but anyways keep doing what you guys are doing you guys are great parents I really wanna do the same for my future children.
Thank you so much! I just want to say for the record I taught Alba everything she knows about curly hair (kidding). I feel like we are all here to inspire eachother. Let's keep pushing!
you guys are truly amazing! It's really admirable how mature and level headed you are. The sacrifices you make, the way you choose to see things positively and continue to move on and doing it as a team! I wish you the best of everything life can offer and hope that you see your amazing little man grow up healthy and happy and live life to his full potential.
I have a five year old and i admire what you guys are doing and the time and effort you put into your child. May God bless your family you guys are an inspiration.
I love this your family is so cute! Seeing this warms my heart. I miss you guys. But I see the West Coast is treating you guys good. 💋
Vastia! Imagine, if we were able to talk for a hour on a random corner in brooklyn on a cold day, how many hours would pass on a corner in LA... Next time I'll have some foldable chairs ready. Hearing your experience that day was so inspirational. Thank you so much.
Lol funny thing is Kalea said she's been looking at homes in California and I had to ask her if she planned on running away cause of all this cold weather. 😂😂 but man oh man the talks we could have. You guys are so authentic and family oriented I admire that about you guys so much. Next time we will have the unfolded chairs and sit and talk. So much good energy spews from the both of you and even little manny
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see a beautiful young loving couple putting their family values first! It's so inspiring to see the entire family living a wonderful holistic lifestyle. We need more positive family images like your family!!!
I absolutely loveee the vlogs, so helpful and informative. Showed my friend the previous one and it has been helping her a lot since she's a first time mom, so thank you. God bless, hope to see you soon when you come to NYC :D
I totally respect your way of eating, everyone needs to learn that "you are what you eat". So much of my health problems was contributed to my previous junk food diet. When I changed my diet my health improved so drastically.
I think you and your husband's lifestyle is amazing. I've always been a relatively healthy eater (no fried foods, no sodas/only 100% fruit juice, etc), but lately I've started taking it "to the next level" with juicing. I'm still a college student and I live with my parents, so sometimes I don't have a choice but to eat certain things, but when I move out on my own, I definitely want to eat like you guys do. Like you guys said, it is more expensive, but hospital bills and diabetes medication costs more right?
Anywho, thank you for sharing your life with us & im sending positive thoughts your way. God bless
Your son is adorable!!!! Beautiful family. God bless.
I BEG you two to start a eco-conscious/holistic living consulting business, complete with meal planning, products and and other services. You could impact SO MANY lives (on a one-to-one and personalized basis).
Please continue making these kinds of videos. They are so helpful. Because of you guys i want to change my whole life around. I want to become a healthier person. I am 24-years-old and I don't have any kids yet, but before i do i want to be at the point where you guys are today. All 3 of you bring such an encouragement to my life and i thank you so much for that. I now am so alert about the things that i eat and stuff like that. You see, because of all the fast food that i used to eat i ended up gaining so much weight and because of that i now have some unhealthy stuff going on in my body as well. Even the food that i buy is not good for me at all. They have soooo much chemicals. But watching your videos and hearing your story and how healthy you guys are being for your son Manny and yourselves and how much it has improve your lives is such an amazing thing to know. I am constantly surrounded with all of these advertisements, places, and things that don't care about our health just our money. But you guys don't know what a change you have made in my life. Thank you again so much for sharing your story. May God keep blessing you guys each and everyday and may he keep guiding you in the right path, in Jesus Christ, Amen. :)
I don't usually "idolize" couples but this couple... actually this family seems beautiful inside and out.
Love to you all from a teacher and autism mom. There is so much research documenting how too much "screen time" at an early age can be detrimental to young children. I love that you have noticed the difference in limiting screen time. Steve Jobs famously didn't let his children use technology.
Walking outside with your son and keeping him active, engaged with others, and involved in social skills will continue to help him. For a lot of families with autism, staying "hidden" is easier because you don't have to deal with stares and extra work (my 15 year old doesn't talk). But that becomes counterproductive because autistic children withdraw more if they don't get social opportunities. Keep up the great work, and it is work, but your son deserves it! And I know my partner and I support each other because it can get stressful. May you continue to find strength in each other.
Can you make a video on tips on how to transition into a organic eating lifestyle. I'm having a hard time staying away from fried foods and junk
Small changes at a time can lead to a great start for significant changes. Incase you haven't seen our Eating healthy basics video we speak on this there. You don't have to change it all at once little by little improvements in your shopping and your interest will change. There are important things you can change first to prevent harmful ingredients like the ones in the video I mentioned above.
Thank you!
I'm so happy that I found your family. Our son is on the autism spectrum diagnosed with Aspergers. It's a constant challenge for him but we have done the behavioral modification and therapy sessions. Also great contact with the school and support from the teachers and staff. He has overcome so much and is our little hero. The positive helps so much. I will enjoy watching your family and learning along with you guys.
You guys are so amazing! Praying the Lord continues to work in you and through you! This is so inspiring and impacting!
Hello! I'm 22, not a mother, still in college living in Long Island NY, and I still have found this video so helpful! I had a rough day, nothing crazy, but I was feeling really down. I started to watch this video and felt so overwhelmed with emotion and I felt so encouraged and motivated through your own words and efforts with little Manny (p.s he's a cutie!) I've started reading Earthing, and I'm loving it. Thank you for being so positive and true in a world that can sometimes leave one feeling discouraged and hopeless! You two rock....oh and I'm a fellow Dominicana ;)
Little Manny is so cute and I love his hair. God Bless you as parents and changing your lifestyle for the betterment of your child that is freakin awesome. You guys should look into getting a Kangen water machine if you haven't already. They are really expensive but that water has helped me be able to function normally with my uterine fibroids. I eat mostly organic too and moved from New York to Florida 3.5 years ago because of the same thing you all mentioned, the Vitamin D. Keep up the good work and it's reassuring to see like minded people like yourselves.
Thank you for sharing such postivity and wisdom. Vit D is enough of a reason to move anywhere. We received an email after posting the last video mentioning Kangen water and briefly looked into it but decided to go with a Live pristine hydro filter. Will definitely keep it in mind and let you know how out filter turns out as well. Thank you again and please don't be a stranger. We can use any information like minded ppl can share
Your welcome and thanks for responding and I won't be a stranger. I'm an open book and love to share information with others that's the beauty of social media, we can help each other by sharing our experiences and exchanging information!
I can't express how much you guys have helped me… Alba, you are so inspiring and you have helped me completely change my mind about my hair. I never liked my curly hair until I started watching your videos and you gave me a greater and fuller understanding on how to take care of it. I was also born in DR and coming from a Dominican family, my mother has always permed her hair and she's never known how to deal with my hair. Because of you, my hair is as healthy as it will ever be. I decided to get rid of our WiFi and now that you guys have started your About That Life series, I've been reflecting on how much my family has been affected by the Internet. We are now spending more family time together and I can't thank you guys enough for your advice.
wow wow wow thanks so much for every bit of info. i am, as a mother of 4, very very proud of both of you. You two are another gateway for educating parents about the quality of parenting for your child and not everyone else. God bless you all. I have more to say but I need to go to the grocery store and take care of mind LOL Love from Italy!
4 kids! I want 4 kids! Lol Thank you!
My daughter LOVES green juice too! Kale, spinach all of it! And she rarely gets sick like I do too! The last time she had a fever was about 2 years ago! Green juice and eating clean has amazing benefits and I'm so happy to watch the lifestyle you live! It's refreshing!
I love you and mannys out look on life you guys are such pure good hearted people and just so inspirational it really touches my heart how you guys started this life style because of your son and you guys are just opening so many peoples eyes on this lifestyle and sharing your story and motivating people of how it's benefiting you and changing your lives love you guys. Bless 😘
It's people like you that inspire us with your postivity. Let's continue to inspire each other
lil' manny is so blessed to have y'all as his parents
Manny and alba i love your vlogs because their REAL!! 😊
Alba do u speak spanish idk im just wondering?
your authenticity and transparency is extremely refreshing.
I was so excited when I saw your new video, you"re wonderful people and you 2 done some great progress with that little boy.. No one is born perfect, life is progres and hard work but when you have kids that life and progres is some time hard and takes forever, but I see your love, and love that you have 4 one fore another, children teach us how to be strong, I wish you all the best and keep the good yob, Me and my family are sending you a bunch positive energy and love
Thank you so much! It takes someone to be very aware to notice such things. Positive energy and love to you. We love your picture as well!
God bless all three of you! This is when it goes beyond youtube, it's about people helping other people. That is a gift that keeps on giving!
hey alba keep doing what your doing x YOUR AMAZING XX love from England xxxx
Little Mannys skin is flawless! Such a beautiful complexion!
P.S. If you haven't started one, begin to keep a journal about your journey regarding your growth n learning experience. It could lead to a great book for parents n caretakers travelling the same path. A book from a father's perspective would be wonderful.
Little Mannys laugh is so precious. You all are such a wonderful family, I love the support you both give to each other and your son.
Awwwww little Manny is toooooooo beautz! He looks like you alba! X
Beyond beyond grateful for your vlogs concerning your son. I am always open to hear what other parents are doing. It makes me frustrated with myself because I realize how much I've dropped the ball with my son. Sometimes we take the easy way..."yeah go watch spongbob"...that's the worste. But life gets busy blah blah.....your so inspiring. The commitment. Learned so much. I would like to learn more about that vinegar drink u make. Perhaps food tutorials of snacks u make Manny. I think that is the hardest struggle besides technology in my house. I want to throw the tv out the window right now.
Your family is beautiful
I couldn't possibly be more thankful for these two vlogs you've posted! Despite not dealing with the same circumstances, it's incredible how sharing what you've done for little Manny and yourselves can spark such a yearning to do the same for us. My little brother was born two weeks ago, and from the moment he was born I knew I wanted to take the initiative to help raise him such as you raise Manny, health-wise. Thank God I have parents who are eager to learn these ways too, they just watched your videos and were so happy to learn about what you guys had to say! - Also, of course, I can't wait to start changing my lifestyle for my own benefit! I'm only 19 but I deal with PCOS and other things that could potentially threaten the way I want to live my life in the future. I'd love to see how my diet could play a vital role in curbing the toll these things take on my body! The mere fact that what we put into our bodies becomes of us is enough to inspire me for a lifetime. So, THANK YOU TWO! It's because of you that I've began doing my research and reading books on all relatable topics. You've helped plant the seed and I'm ready to do the work in order for it to grow and flourish in my life and in the lives of the loved ones around me! God Bless yall!
Will you put your kid to school (or is he already)? Or you believe in home education?
Oh thats an interesting question....:) Actually I would love to make home schooling but here in germany it isnt possible...
UNSCHOOL
We read about a family who fled Germany because they were homeschooling I believ you can google "Romeiki family homeschool" and more info will come up. We are trying to be as careful as possible and only want the best life for him. We are applying the son-rise program at the moment which encourages the child to be homeschooled but doesn't require it. He is 5 years old and we might choose to homeschool this school year depending on his progress and what he feels most comfortable with.
Manuel Ramos Thank you for your transparency :D
You guys are amazing. My mother has type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, suffered a stroke & now she's in the hospital because she had a seizure. I take care of her all by myself & it can be so stressful. Thank you guys so much for sharing your story & motivating me to live a healthier life style. Peace, love & God bless.
Wow everybody is in Cali now, shamelessmaya, itsmyrayeraye, and andreachoice, all of you guys should do a video together...
I think it's amazing how you and your husband have really put your child first!! Not alot of parents are willing to give up almost everything they have known for the benefit of their child.God Bless your Family! I seriously admire the strength you guys have!!
God bless you guys 👪❤️
I love how you two are raising your child, I hope I can be a parent like that one day!
Can you guys please all do a "what I ate today " like what little manny and just all of you eat on a everyday basis if you can , thanks.
Such a beautiful family!😘 love that you promote a healthy lifestyle for your son xxx
your husband kinda looks like obama
Lol you're right
Lol he does
i was thinking the same exact thing, and figured someone must've written this already
OMG I thought the same thing
The cutest most handsome obama ever haha
Amazing parenting and so many great sacrifices. His blessed to have you guys in his life. I use to babysit a 6 year old boy with autism for like a year and everything about him made me smile. I totally found this video inspiring.
I almost feel like my input would be irrelevant to share because you guys know a lot more than I do about living a clean and organic lifestyle...
But I like a lot of Michael T. Murray's books, so if you haven't checked out any of his work you should give it go
And I just want to say I really appreciate these vlogs! I really learn off something from this. My grandfather has been living an organic lifestyle for such a long time (and it got a little stricter when my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer). My grandmother did pass, but I feel like my grandparents living in Hawaii and living a healthy lifestyle really made her live beyond her expected years. I actually plan to visit my grandfather this summer to receive some insight from his lifestyle because this man is really in shape (mind and body).
I really look up to people like yourselves, and hope to achieve a happier and healthier way of living
Sorry for the blabber haha...Thank you so much! I love you guys :)
There is so much love within this video I could cry. When I have children in the future, I will love them just as much as you two love little Manny. Beautiful family inside and out. Stay blessed.
beautiful people inside and out one love
you two should come out with a book all about your healthy lifestyle. :) I would love to be as knowledgable as you guys are when it comes to health! so inspiring!
You guys should do genetic testing just in case you want more kids. It is expensive but is worth it. It can inform you on a lot of different diseases that guys might be prone to or your offspring. It's good tool for preventative measures and a great way to change your lifestyle and diet even more.
Me and my husband are parents to a 11 month old baby girl - she is truly the light of our lives. Since the day I found out I was pregnant, we have been trying to change our old food habits for new pure healthy organic ones and looking at other ways to improve and better condition our lifestyles. Well done you two!!! You have given us so much inspiration. You guys are fantastic parents and what a beautiful little boy!!! Keep it going, never give up, feel the positive change!!!!! X
Have you guys looked into a raw vegan diet and the benefits of it?
As a professional musician, I highly recommend that you expose Manny to music, through group lessons or preferably private instrumental music lessons. Some of the most brilliant musicians of all time have been on the autism spectrum and it can be an amazing outlet for his creativity and for his sensory awareness. Not only is music a wonderful activity for the brain, it is an emotional outlet that can help people regardless of ability or even disability. I love your channel and I'm so glad you're sharing this journey. Also, props for not having a sitter. My parents had a sitter for me less than five times throughout my childhood and I think it made a hugely positive impact on my life!
U should give us some food recipes please 😉🌱
I love you two!! You are the best parents, every child should have a mom and dad like this! Little Manny is such a cutie!!
LOL lil' manny looks like a young Bruno Mars
You guys are on the right track :) I completely changed everything in our lives when my son was diagnosed at age 3. His grandmother would write him letters from the U.K to our home in America so he could read them at night to his baby dolls and me. I completely went back to the basics on everything and its done wonders. Our son is now 10 and is doing great. He's been placed in a school for gifted children and one thing I'm so grateful for is all the awareness now on Autism. God Bless your family :)
I really appreciate you guys.
Thank You! We appreciate you too :)
You guys are so inspiring!! I am only 19 and you inspire me already to one day become as an amazing parent like you. This is literally what role model is about, seriously. The part of supporting your adorable son, not just physically (through organic lifestyle) but also through mentally support... I just agree with everything! Keep spreading that message guys! Dealing with health issues myself (bedbound by CFS and Fibromyalgi) for several years, along with ADHD, it made me rethink about what I put in my body. So, organic lifestyle associated with daily detox, did not only reduced my physical symptoms, it also minimized the frustration and the "everyday-lacks" caused by my ADHD. I no longer have to worry about the future anymore! And it's amazing. Can only thank God for! Now I feel somehow free, calm and satisfied both with what life has to offer and with myself, for the first time. (Sorry for "the essay", just wanted to share and emphasize that this practicing in the form of health really outweigh everything else in long term. At least for me:)). Wishing you all the best!
May I ask about the WiFi being harmful? I'm curious now lol. I don't want it affecting me or my family
***Edit: To be clear... There's not much evidence from peer-reviewed scientific research that supports that WiFi, or radio waves, pose a danger to human health. If you're curious about the research, take a look at the study below, as an example. Mice exposed to radio waves over a long period of time, did not exhibit differences in development, memory, or learning. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25251701
If a WiFi signal can pass through walls, it certainly can pass through living things. The thought is that WiFi exposure can affect the biology and chemistry of living things at the cellular level, similar to X-rays or UV rays from the sun. I can see how this would make WiFi signals sound dangerous to most. However, a WiFi signal transmits energy in the form of radio waves (radios and cell phones also transmit waves of this energy type) and radio waves are very low energy. They have much much much less energy than visible light waves. So given that they're low energy, the likelihood of any radio wave causing damage to cells or organisms, is extremely low. And still, most living things have repair processes in place to fix any damage to the cell. Even if WiFi exposure could harm one's health, we should be much more concerned about visible light waves since they're higher energy (so, would that mean we should always keep the lights turned off???).
This comment is not at all to negate any of the life style choices Alba and Manny are making. I think this video was fantastic and a great example of taking control over our own (and our family's) health! Researching everything is key. Since research evolves and our thought process evolves as we attain more knowledge, empowering ourselves towards optimal health is an ever changing and dynamic process. Thanks again for the video and best wishes with your family's new start in LA!!
Interesting
Very interesting Xoxo
***** Unfortunately it's impossible to eliminate exposure to radio waves because they occur in nature (produced by lightening, the sun, and other celestial objects) and are critical for a lot of man-made technology. You can reduce your exposure but you'd likely have to make significant lifestyle changes (no technology that's "wireless", no GPS, nothing that requires an antenna or receiver, no cell phones, no going to places where any of these things exist). I'm not sure if that's feasible or worth the effort in most parts of the world...
Ms Woods Bonjour, I know that cellphones held to your ear for long periods of time is harmful.
Keep up the good work! It's nice to have people to relate too, but not always possible. Especially when you're doing things out of the "norm." Just stay strong and confident, and know that you're doing the right thing
are you guys into religion? I never hear y'all talk about y'all faith, I love y'all little family I think you guys are truly amazing, you guys would be even more amazing if y'all had Christ in y'all life, make Jesus the center of y'all life and watch everything else will fall into place.
So What about those people whos Live never fall into place. Some people have terrible things happen To them..I Guess christ just picks his favorites.
They are into religion they just don't want to offend anyone on their channel while talking about God
I love that you two are completely aligned. Also, a lot of these influencers are a cookie cutter of one another. You two are so genuine and the only beauty /lifestyle account I follow. I came back to this video but this time with a child who potentially has this illness. Wishing you guys all the best
you are both such loving, strong parents. I'm a special school teacher and you see so many kids go through that have never had any help or guidance or had anyone understand them. its so important to start implementing things early on to help them be the best version of themselves, and i commend you both on being so dedicated. you're a gorgeous family and I'm so glad i stumbled upon these videos. one bit of advice, i understand technology can be over stimulating and can become a bad habit however there are some amazing aps for kids that either struggle with speech for example, or simple learning aps that can build skill and strengthen neural path ways. its not for everyone, but i have seen its benefits :) its all about patience and love x
You and your husband are such an inspiration. God doesn't make mistakes. You two were chosen for this and you are doing an excellent job in providing the different avenues people can take who are faced with this. Thank you!
I love how honest and down to earth you guys are. I'm inspired by the way you both handle challenges and applying it in a positive way and keeping your eyes on the goal.
Alba, I watched you in my early 20's. I loved your content for so many reasons, mainly for natural living. Although your family content was special, I was nowhere near thinking of having a child. I didn't relate or truly understand what your family was challenged with, what your sons condition meant..... until I had my daughter. We have not gotten an official diagnosis of autism, but there are a good amount of signs that are showing. She is almost 2 1/2. I immediately began referencing your old videos and am so comforted by them, 9 years later. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. I look forward to more updates on your family life
Said it before, said it again, but you guys are an inspiration. I'm studying naturopathic nutrition so know about most of the things you're referring to, but I struggle to keep up with all the reading, all the research, making a decision about what to implement and then actually doing it! And I only have myself and a full time job to maintain. How you do it, plus TH-cam, plus consciously raising a healthy family is amazing. To find two people who love each other, who fully support each other and are like minded when it comes to putting their health and their family first is truly a blessing also. Final point, I live in London and having just come back from where my dad was born in the Caribbean I've decided I need to move closer to the sun and a more natural way of living too. The vitamin D just feels so much more vibrant, I actually glow! Thanks for sharing your story. Wishing you all the best. Manny you are great and so heartfelt. Love you too, Alba 😊x
Your lifestyle and decisions for you son is truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing this ☺️
You are so blessed to have and support each other. And little Manny give you the opportunity to see the world through different eyes, that's priceless! Much love and strengh to all of you and keep going!
Awww, may God continue to bless you and Your family. You have a precious little boy with a very bright future ahead of him.❤
I love how you pointed out that organic food are expensive, but rather why conventional food are so cheap! I started following you about 2 days ago and I've binge watched all your videos; love them, keep it up!!
Your son is so adorable and so sweet. I can tell you and his father give him so much love. He beams happiness and seeing him made me so happy.
Refreshing to see such a honest and informative video. Studied Psychology at uni - Autism especially. I find these children have the most beautiful minds, and It's beautiful to see such positivity. Big respect guys. x
I think it's beautiful the lifestyle that you guys have chosen for your family. I am slowly trying to make my household an organic one, but the struggle is real. I do appreciate you guys sharing your story. It's super informative and inspirational.
I really admire ya'lls commitment to a healthy lifestyle for your son and yourselves. Much respect!
Little manny is so beautiful. Blessings to your family. God is able to cure anything. Prayers going up!!!