Just Curious What Ya'll Think?

K.,

This is a really touchy subject for a lot of people....and hopefully I don't get flamed. :)

I think that there is a bit of hysteria surrounding immunizations; you can find articles and statistics to support both sides, and ardent supporters of both sides.

However, to me, I think it's responsible to vaccine against these sorts of communicable diseases to prevent the thousands of deaths that would be caused without the vaccine. Without the vaccines, these diseases will reappear and become rampant again. It's a difficult debate, but I think the benefit (social protection against disease) outweighs the risk that has yet to be firmly established (I'm not saying it isn't there, however).

At the end of the day, you have to do what feels right to you for your child. I worry, though, that if enough parents stop vaccinating -- how many children will be put at risk for the epidemics that will arise?

Interesting post, I have an autistic 6 yr old nephew due to chemicals and mercury poisoning.(His heavy metal poisoning results were off the charts!)
I am very proactive with my children. I have converted my home to safer personal care and household consumable products. I even train others on how to do the same.
I am very passionate about it. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in children ages 5-9. The rise is caused by so many chemicals in our products. If you ever want a good read go to Walmart.com and click on msds at the bottom of the home page then type in your favorite dish soap or cleaner and read the msds sheet. I never knew what I was using was harming my children.(over time exposure of course so you don't realize it at the time) If you want to know more email me or attend my toxin awareness meeting this Wed. at 7pm in Corinth for more info.
M.
www.BeHomeToo.biz

We aren't gung ho in our efforts to protect ourselves and daughter but we do small things that I know help. For instance, we got rid of our calphalon cookware and went with the stainless steel waterless cookware. The calphalon along with most other pans that are coated with teflon or other non stick material is toxic. When you use metal utensils (we didn't but the cookware still flaked) in the cookware the coating starts chipping off, those chemicals end up in your food which you eat. I read a few years ago that people have sued Dupont because of the teflon chemical because the chemical remains in the body.

Also (my family is still debating on this one) reheating or cooking food in plastic containers or using saran wrap in the microwave also puts chemicals in the food. If possible only use glass containers when cooking in the microwave.

As for PP talking about PH levels in the body. My M & FIL just returned from a health conference where they talked about PH levels. Studies have been done that cancers of any kind can not survive in your body if you have a certain PH level. I haven't been able to talk to them further about this but this is one that I have heard about in the past. I don't know about studies about PH levels and infertility but I'm sure the research is interesting.

We also do take some health products that we feel work after doing research and hearing other testimonials.

I think it is a good website and a good thing that you are checking into it. Our environment is full of toxic things that do contribute to health problems. Keep researching and checking natural things out. I have been reading a lot about PH balance and infertility. I think it is all very interesting and should be looked at. My husband has Psoriasis and it was covering about 75% of his body. We tried everything to help him...we were referred to a Chinese doctor that gave him skin cleansing herbs and he is almost cleared. He also takes sea salt baths. It took several months and dedication on his part. He has a very small amount on his ankles and wrists but the skin on his back is beautiful again. I have been amazed and relived that we didn't have to turn to drugs. Don't let anyone talk you out of at least giving natural a chance first. I am not anti doctor but I think you should always have options.

Really, there are so many dangerous things out there that can affect us. I have also heard the pH level of cancer in the body, and the theory sounds firm. If we are truly detoxing, we wouldn't use the microwave at all, we wouldn't go out in the sun...

Many things I believe are environmental.

Leaukemia is NOT hereditary, yet 4 members of my family have died from it, and a 5th was just diagnosed... it seems they lived close to a retired military testing center when they were children.

I have heard MANY other stories similar to this, so even if we do take precautions, there is always going to be something worse lurking in the distance.

I worked with a holistic vet that uses Chinese herbs, massage therapy and other eastern/natural practices to help patients, but often times, using western medicine was the best route.

People need to remember however, that natural remedies are not alwasy controlled, and they really need to have a professional guiding them, as combinations of some can be very detrimental. I would use a chiropractor, or someone who is certified in this type of practice, since they have a lot of professional training in natural therapies.