Autism Awareness Month: My Story
Dear friends,
April is world Autism Awareness Month. April is also my son, Alex’s birthday month. Many of you know that my son Alex was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 6. Last week we were blessed to celebrate his 13th birthday.
More and more recently, I have been invited to all sorts of charity events to raise awareness about Autism. It is as if the whole world is searching for answers to the mystery that is Autism. I too, have been there before.
Like any mom desperate to help their child, I tried all the Western methods, because I was simply lost and looking for a solution. After 5 years of trying all types of pills, shots, and dietary changes Alex improved a bit here and there, but I knew that we were only scratching the surface with these Western techniques. Finally, it was like a light bulb went off and I went back to what I really believe in – Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM. With help through friends, my husband & I made a connection with a Chinese Herbal Doctor who had a different approach than we had ever considered for treating Autism. The moment we met her we knew in our hearts that we had found a solution to help address Alex’s condition. After only 14 months he is off all the pills and shots. Alex now has the freedom to eat any balanced foods – no more special diets, he only drinks Chinese herbal tonics and has acupuncture treatments once a week .
The result – he is growing tall and happy! In just the last 5 months Alex has learned to read and write, something I secretly feared he may never learn to do. Just three weeks before his 13th birthday he even wrote a short story for me. It surely brought tears into my eyes. More than ever, I know that Alex is truly the light of my life. He has changed me and my family life so beautifully in more ways than I could ever imagine.
I have always believed “everything happens for a reason” even before I struggled with all of Alex’s health problem, I have always held strong to my belief. Today I can honestly say I know why God gave Alex to me. He is a gift. Only through him have I learned to live a balanced life. Also I learned a much deeper side of TCM and it’s given me the opportunity to share my experiences with all of you – What I’ve learned and what I’ve experienced. It is beyond the passion, it is a mission God gave to me to help families in the world to benefit through Chinese herbal wisdom and philosophy. I only hope that maybe one day I can help even more families with Autistic children find their solution.
What a beautiful thing.
Love,
Wei
Hi Wei, I’m glad that things are moving in the right direction for your son. My daughter is autistic, and I would really love it if you could message me back about traditional Chinese medicine. Is there a way to contact you other than this blog? I appreciate it!
WEI,ARE YOU ABLE TO REMOVE THE PARABEENS OUT OF YOUR AMAZING PRODUCTS??PLEASE MAKE IT TRUE HERBAL ORGANIC PRODUCTS,I WANT MY YOUNG DAUGHTER TO START USING YOUR CHINA HERBAL LINE BUT RIGHT NOW I USE SOMETHING WITHOUT PARABEENS FOR HER..PLEASE,PLEASE WORK ON THIS,,,
Wei,
I want to thank you for your testimony–that is awesome! I hope your son is doing well–God bless him and your family!
I love your products. I try other brands, but I always go back to yours! I have been trying to move to more organic foods and skin care. The only suggestion I would have for your products is to remove the parabens from all your products and truly go organic. I think you would target a wide market with this, and you would see your sales soar! God bless you! Connie
I agree with you about the parebeens ,weis products would be perfect if she removed parabeens,,,
Hi Wei,
I love all of your products. I have been using them for about 5 years now. I was hoping that you might come out with a cleanser package. I use all of your cleaners. Each at a different time of day or depending on the season. Cleanser is what I run out of first and I am on autoship, but I would like to see a cleanser package with all of them included.
Hi lindajo709,
That’s a great suggestion- thanks! For the July show I will have the Advance Foaming Cleanser as a single item.
Wei
HI WEI,
MAKE-UP KITS HAVE BEEN OUT FOR AWHILE, CAN YOU BRING THEM BACK SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE.
Hi DIANEQ,
Please check hsn.com for our make-up. You might be interested in the Wei East Color Collection or the Wei East Flawless by Nature Essential Eye shadow Set.
See you soon!
Wei
Wei, thank you for sharing your story about your son and your family. I think you’re right, God did give you Alex as a gift, and God loves to give you strength in raising Alex. Back to beauty! Do you think you can create a fragance sampler kit with all of your fragrances in small sizes like .05 ounce sizes or 1 ounce sizes? They can all come together in one kit, if that is best for you. Thanks!
purplevelvet
wei
what a beautiful story. thanks for sharing all that you know about chinese herbal makeup etc. I am a licensed massage therapist and in my training I learned chinese accupressure. I have a great interest another 5 yrs to study. I had experienced a partially slipped disc accupucture helped me. he studied in bejing china, god bless your family./
JW
I’m using your Advance collection,have had goor results.Is there suncreen protection in your products? If not would love to see have it..than the products would be perfect! I am currently using another moisturizer with SPF over the one in the Advance kit
Hi JW,
We haven’t perfected a formula that includes SPF yet, so none of my products contain an SPF. What you’re doing by applying an SPF over my moisturizers to protect you skin is exactly what I’d recommend. Enjoy your Summer!
Wei
my son born in april,21,1985. three yrs later the doctor told me he has asperger disorder and autism branch,i never stop to help him he was in special school after was in a private scgool here in ny becouse so smart for public and so weak for public!!!!..he graduate with regent diploma,graduate from a college and now is in a second college with,i never stop to help him,never.i use weis cream and i feel so happy my mother start to use now.I’m cuban and i think i’m a blesser mother and you to!
Thank you for sharing your story about your son and his help with TCM. Please share more information on the protocol that you are using with him. Thank you!
Hello Wei,
I am 33 and and have noticed some brown spots on my cheeks. It makes my skin look dirty and can’t find a way to rid of them. Do you sell any products that might help with the brown spots? Help!
Hello deliciosa,
Try the Bright Lights Rice milk Essence (HSN item# 103-506) to help lighten your dark spots. Let me know how you make out.
Wei
Hi Wei, I just adore all your products. I use Chestnut for my mornings and White Lotus for my night time routine. When will you be coming back again. I want to see new items in each of these lines, but hopefully in kits so I can affort them. LOL Since I have been using your lines, I on rare occassion will order a small kit or one item to try from other lines. I have ended up sending them all back. They do not make my skin feel like Wei East. I’m a customer forever. Luv you Wei. God Bless.
I have been looking to see when you will be back on also. Love the products and am getting low on some.
I’ll be back on HSN July 2nd & 3rd with some great smaller kits!
See you soon!
Wei
Hi Niteshopper,
HSN will have a number of White Lotus and Chestnut products sold as single items during my July show.
Wei
God bless you & your family. I spent 7 yrs working w/a girl w/autism. She was exremely aggressive due to the fire in her brain, her fear, inability to express herself & many other factors. We developed a beautiful relationship. She has learned so much. She is no longer a danger to others & is able to participate in life. She is now 25. She does require 24hr guidance for her own safety. She is a blessing to me. We speak the same language – love. I would like to contact you re: TCM.
Wei, I am interested in using your products but am not sure which will address my concerns. I am in my early 30’s and have noticed lines around my eyes, loss of firmness and dullness. Please advice as I have heard wonderful things about your products and can’t wait to try them out!
Hi eae77,
I am so in love with Wei East lines. If you are thinking about trying them…you should. I have tried (and returned) just about every line on QVC and HSN, to see which lines are best for my skin. I am 51 but have very good skin and am told I appear to be in my 30’s (love it!)so I work very hard to keep my skin healthy and young. I love the fact that Wei’s products are natural. There are alot of lines offering instant gratification, but I’m in for the long haul. Good luck.
Wei, I did not know about your son. Do not ever give up. I have a daughter,who has Autism, she is now 18 and graduating High School
with Honors. She will be attending a Art college in the fall.
I just wanted to let you know there is hope out there. You will be amazed to find out what he has locked up in his Mind, once he starts letting it out. I wish you love. We also did not follow what I consider western medicine. We turned to herbal alternatives.
Love your products also.
I would like to try Wei products but I’m not sure which is correct for my skin type: I’m 70 years, smooth, pale skin, have wrinkles around the eyes and mouth (which I would like to get rid of). Which of Wei’s products would be correct for me?
Hi mouse,
I am 51 and I use the White Lotus for my night time routine. Its very creamy so go light on the application. Its wonderful for hydration. Then I use Chestnut in the morning. Its for firming and its lighter so goes on great under makeup. All Wei’s lines are wonderful. Good Luck.
Wei please please bring us the single purchase of Eyes Alive in a bigger size. I’ve become very dependent on it and absolutely love it, as I do all your products! It’s difficult to always buy kits when you only need one item.
When I come back in July, I am bringing Advance Eyes Alive as a single item. Hope you enjoy!
Wei
Thank you for your story. My grandson who is not 7yrs old was diagnosed a year ago w/ autism. I appreciate you bring awareness to this condition and the hope also that these children can, do and will have successful lives. Its a hard row to tow, but I think its a battle that can be won!!
Thank you again. tammy
Wei,
I just love hearing about your son’s success. I love your products and tell everyone what makes my skin make me look 15 years younger. I just tried your Ageless Pearl
Serum. AWESOME. Don’t give up on the pearl cream, it is just about there. My sister just got her kit on your last show and her concern, like mine, are you going to put SPF in your line. We make our skin so lovely with your line we need to protect it from the sun, and I live at the beach.
Thank you!
Lisa Huntington Beach
Wei, I am watching my pennies, right now I can’t afford the kits. I need to be able to purchase the specific products I need at this time. A kit is only a great value if I use all the items, not just 2 of them. Where are the super sized C.H Foaming Cleanser? Chestnut Extra Firming Cream? Eyes Alive? I can’t afford the prices on your web site for the individual items. Please Wei, work with HSN to make the essentials available so that I do not have to find a different brand. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing the story of your son. Truly a Blessing that you were able to find something to help him.
Dear Wei,
I recently purchased a special package you designed for the the host’s valentine specials. It was a double supply of the products, which I love! However, I am using up the “White Lotus Eye Dreams” a lot faster than the serum or moisturizers. I would like to purchase just some of the Eye Dreams, because I have plenty of the others. Do you sell it by it’s self? I can’t find it in the HSN directory. I’d really appreciate a return response.
Thanks,
Barbara H in TX.
Dear Wei. Your story is wonderful and so hopeful for your son and as a home care nurse for a special needs child, I have found that these children are the lucky ones with all the love and caring they receive from everyone around them. Your son is special as well as you, your husband and your daughter. Keep giving your love as you will surely receive it back more than you can imagine!
dear Wei, thank you for sharing your story with us. May God bless you and may your son keep growing and giving you joy each day.
Wei, Thank you for sharing your story, your heart, and your love with us. God Bless you and your family. Again, congratulations to you and the Wei East staff on 8 great years at HSN.