I found this headline on the net this morning:
All Kids Must Get Flu Vaccine, Panel Says
By Maggie Fox,Reuters
WASHINGTON (Feb. 28) - All U.S. children aged from six months up to 18 should be immunized every year against influenza, a panel of federal vaccine advisers said on Wednesday. The panel, which advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine matters, agreed unanimously at its regular meeting in Atlanta that the new recommendations should go into effect as soon as possible, but no later than the 2009-2010 flu season.
Honestly folks, there are many ways to protect your family without using drugs, without injecting your children with vaccines that may or may not cause a lot of damage. Why risk it? Learn about eating healthy and using supplements to increase immune function, learn about essential oils to kill bacteria and the flu virus. Learn about stying healthy with chiropractic. You do not have to drug your kids to keep them healthy.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Toxic Chemicals in Babies After Using Bath Products!
Your skin absorbs everything you put on it. Chemically enhanced personal care products may be causing illness. Some say there is not enough proof, not enough studies to be conclusive, but I ask you, how much evidence do you need? Doesn't it seem smart to err on the side of caution, if indeed it is an error to eliminate toxins from your body?
I pulled this off the web a week or so ago:
CHICAGO (Feb. 4) - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.
The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible. In the study, they were found in elevated levels in the urine of babies who'd been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Phthalates (pronounced thowl-ates) are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, but experts are uncertain what dangers, if any, they might pose. The federal government doesn't limit their use, although California and some countries have restricted their use.
Animal studies have suggested that phthalates can cause reproductive birth defects and some activists believe they may cause reproductive problems in boys and early puberty in girls.
Rigorous scientific evidence in human studies is lacking. The current study offers no direct evidence that products the infants used contained phthalates, and no evidence that the chemicals in the babies' urine caused any harm. Still, the results worried environmental groups that support restrictions on these chemicals.
"There is an obvious need for laws that force the beauty industry to clean up its act," said Stacy Malkan of Health Care Without Harm.
The study's lead author, Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, a University of Washington pediatrician, said, "The bottom line is that these chemicals likely do exist in products that we're commonly using on our children and they potentially could cause health effects."
Babies don't usually need special lotions and powders, and water alone or shampoo in very small amounts is generally enough to clean infant hair, Sathyanarayana said.
Concerned parents can seek products labeled "phthalate-free," or check labels for common phthalates, including DEP and DEHP.
But the chemicals often don't appear on product labels. That's because retail products aren't required to list individual ingredients of fragrances, which are a common phthalate source.
The Food and Drug Administration "has no compelling evidence that phthalates pose a safety risk when used in cosmetics," spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek said. "Should new data emerge, we will inform the public as well as the industry."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the health effects in humans are uncertain.
"Although several studies in people have explored possible associations with developmental and reproductive outcomes (semen quality, genital development in boys, shortened pregnancy, and premature breast development in young girls), more research is needed," a 2005 CDC report said.
The new study, which appears in February's issue of the journal Pediatrics, involved 163 babies. Most were white, ages 2 to 28 months and living in California, Minnesota and Missouri.
The researchers measured levels of several phthalates in urine from diapers. They also asked the mothers about use in the previous 24 hours of baby products including lotions, powders, diaper creams and baby wipes.
All urine samples had detectable levels of at least one phthalate, and most had levels of several more. The highest levels were linked with shampoos, lotions and powders, and were most prevalent in babies younger than 8 months.
John Bailey, chief scientist at the Personal Care Products Council, questioned the methods and said the phthalates could have come from diapers, lab materials or other sources.
"Unfortunately, the researchers of this study did not test baby care products for the presence of phthalates or control for other possible routes of exposure," Bailey said.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.
Now go to www.youngliving.com and order some all natural personal care products for your family. While you are at it, consider the chemicals you clean your house with and make a commitment to be rid of those as well. Essentail oils are great for cleaning.
I pulled this off the web a week or so ago:
CHICAGO (Feb. 4) - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.
The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible. In the study, they were found in elevated levels in the urine of babies who'd been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Phthalates (pronounced thowl-ates) are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, but experts are uncertain what dangers, if any, they might pose. The federal government doesn't limit their use, although California and some countries have restricted their use.
Animal studies have suggested that phthalates can cause reproductive birth defects and some activists believe they may cause reproductive problems in boys and early puberty in girls.
Rigorous scientific evidence in human studies is lacking. The current study offers no direct evidence that products the infants used contained phthalates, and no evidence that the chemicals in the babies' urine caused any harm. Still, the results worried environmental groups that support restrictions on these chemicals.
"There is an obvious need for laws that force the beauty industry to clean up its act," said Stacy Malkan of Health Care Without Harm.
The study's lead author, Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, a University of Washington pediatrician, said, "The bottom line is that these chemicals likely do exist in products that we're commonly using on our children and they potentially could cause health effects."
Babies don't usually need special lotions and powders, and water alone or shampoo in very small amounts is generally enough to clean infant hair, Sathyanarayana said.
Concerned parents can seek products labeled "phthalate-free," or check labels for common phthalates, including DEP and DEHP.
But the chemicals often don't appear on product labels. That's because retail products aren't required to list individual ingredients of fragrances, which are a common phthalate source.
The Food and Drug Administration "has no compelling evidence that phthalates pose a safety risk when used in cosmetics," spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek said. "Should new data emerge, we will inform the public as well as the industry."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the health effects in humans are uncertain.
"Although several studies in people have explored possible associations with developmental and reproductive outcomes (semen quality, genital development in boys, shortened pregnancy, and premature breast development in young girls), more research is needed," a 2005 CDC report said.
The new study, which appears in February's issue of the journal Pediatrics, involved 163 babies. Most were white, ages 2 to 28 months and living in California, Minnesota and Missouri.
The researchers measured levels of several phthalates in urine from diapers. They also asked the mothers about use in the previous 24 hours of baby products including lotions, powders, diaper creams and baby wipes.
All urine samples had detectable levels of at least one phthalate, and most had levels of several more. The highest levels were linked with shampoos, lotions and powders, and were most prevalent in babies younger than 8 months.
John Bailey, chief scientist at the Personal Care Products Council, questioned the methods and said the phthalates could have come from diapers, lab materials or other sources.
"Unfortunately, the researchers of this study did not test baby care products for the presence of phthalates or control for other possible routes of exposure," Bailey said.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.
Now go to www.youngliving.com and order some all natural personal care products for your family. While you are at it, consider the chemicals you clean your house with and make a commitment to be rid of those as well. Essentail oils are great for cleaning.
Chiropractic Commercial- It's Funny!
I just added a link on the sidebar to take you to a chiropractic commercial that is fun to watch. Bet ya didn't even know "they" made chiropractic commercials, did you.
How To Order Directly From Young Living
Go to www.youngliving.com, the link is on the sidebar on the right side of your screen. Caution: there are many sites related to Young Living, only one is the Young Living order site.
Select a country
You must sign up before you can shop so:
Select sign up and use my Sponsoring Distributor Member Number, 28314, to sign up. Enter my number in the sponsor and in the enroller boxes. Click on yes to agree with the distributor agreement ( print a copy to read if you like), Fill in a name, password and pin #. Fill in your information. If you need help, Young Living has a support phone # at 1 800 371-2928
To shop click on products,
then click on a category such as essential oils or nutritional supplements. Click on the name of a product for a description and more information on the product. Fill in the number(how many) of each item you would like, then proceed to checkout.
Your order will be processed and shipped right away. I think you will find Young Living products are the best on the market and their customer service is top of the line. I know, I've been a satisfied customer for 13 years!
Select a country
You must sign up before you can shop so:
Select sign up and use my Sponsoring Distributor Member Number, 28314, to sign up. Enter my number in the sponsor and in the enroller boxes. Click on yes to agree with the distributor agreement ( print a copy to read if you like), Fill in a name, password and pin #. Fill in your information. If you need help, Young Living has a support phone # at 1 800 371-2928
To shop click on products,
then click on a category such as essential oils or nutritional supplements. Click on the name of a product for a description and more information on the product. Fill in the number(how many) of each item you would like, then proceed to checkout.
Your order will be processed and shipped right away. I think you will find Young Living products are the best on the market and their customer service is top of the line. I know, I've been a satisfied customer for 13 years!
Your Immune System
From the book The Health Manifesto, by Dr. Joan Coff
copyright 2003
It’s Not Very Obvious, But It is Very Important.
Your immune system is constantly working to protect you from potentially dangerous invaders. When it’s working properly, your immune system is like your heart—it’s always there, constantly doing its job, but rarely are you even aware of it. It’s only when it doesn’t work well that you really notice it.
Your immune system consists of many parts. Some parts of the immune system are used in specific resistance (otherwise known as immunity) and other parts of the immune system are used in nonspecific resistance.
The many components of nonspecific resistance include: the skin and mucous membranes, which help repel such invaders as germs and allergens; reactions like inflammation and fever, which represent the body’s attempts to make the environment lethal to invaders; and phagocytosis, the destruction of invading cells by defense cells called phagocytes.
Chemical components of nonspecific resistance include the gastric acid in your stomach, the sebum (oily covering) of your skin, and certain chemicals in your perspiration, urine, tears, and saliva. The body also produces specific antimicrobial proteins. Interferon, complement, and properdin are all proteins or groups of proteins that act to destroy invaders. Certain white blood cells are also active in nonspecific immune responses.
A specific resistance of the immune system is called immunity and is created when the body produces antibodies (defenses) designed to repel or kill specific invaders, or antigens. Components of the specific “response team” include the organs of the lymphatic system as well as the bone marrow, which produce antibodies, the antibodies themselves, and certain white blood cells.
The immune system has its own fluid circulating system, consisting of lymph vessels, nodes, and ducts, as well as the lymphatic fluid that travels through these. Although its primary function is to drain excess fluid from tissues, the lymphatic system also produces lymphocytes (fighting cells) and develops antibodies. Organs involved in the immune system because they are partly or wholly composed of lymph tissue include the tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus gland.
As you can see, your ability to keep your immune system healthy is directly dependent on the proper functioning of your body. From the cellular level right up to the largest organ, the skin, your immune system is an integral part of you. If you’re healthy, your immune system will be healthy and responsive as well. How do you remain healthy? Well, you’re reading this book, so you’re already on the right track. Many of my suggestions for protecting your immune system are topics covered in other sections of this book so go to the corresponding sections for more details on the following suggestions.
Start by ensuring your cellular health: Give your body all the nutrients it needs to produce healthy cells. Specific to the immune system are the vitamins C, E, A, and the elements zinc and selenium. All of these are included in most high-quality daily supplements.
Eat healthy. Sugar decreases immune-system function. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial sweeteners, and refined or highly processed foods can trigger immune responses. Chronic immune response can decrease the overall effectiveness of your immune system. Chronic immune responses happen when you eat or are regularly exposed to things you have are allergic to.
Get the toxins out of your body. Alcohol, tobacco, pesticides, heavy metals, and drugs all affect the ability of the immune system to work efficiently. Avoid exposure to these things. If you’ve been exposed, a trip to an herbalist to discuss detoxification programs would be a good idea.
If you have allergies, see a Doctor of Homeopathy. Although an allergic response is a natural part of immune system functioning, chronic responses to allergens can overload and fatigue your immune system and make you susceptible to more dangerous invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Treating allergies naturally and strengthening the immune system can usually be achieved with the aid of homeopathy.
Exercise and de-stress regularly. Like the rest of the body’s systems, the immune system benefits from regular exercise and is adversely affected by stress, and works best when you’ve had enough rest.
Increase the laughter in your life. We know that immune-system function is affected by our attitudes. If you’re depressed, your immune system will be too. If there are situations in your life that are not contributing to your joy, realize that they will affect your health. Seek help from a counselor, clergyperson, or friend.
If you take good care of it, your immune system will function well and protect you for your lifetime. It may not call much attention to itself, but don’t forget it when you’re planning your long-term health goals.
Further Reading
Total Wellness, by Joseph Pizzorno, ND
The Immune Advantage, by Ellen Mazo with Keith Berndtson, MD
copyright 2003
It’s Not Very Obvious, But It is Very Important.
Your immune system is constantly working to protect you from potentially dangerous invaders. When it’s working properly, your immune system is like your heart—it’s always there, constantly doing its job, but rarely are you even aware of it. It’s only when it doesn’t work well that you really notice it.
Your immune system consists of many parts. Some parts of the immune system are used in specific resistance (otherwise known as immunity) and other parts of the immune system are used in nonspecific resistance.
The many components of nonspecific resistance include: the skin and mucous membranes, which help repel such invaders as germs and allergens; reactions like inflammation and fever, which represent the body’s attempts to make the environment lethal to invaders; and phagocytosis, the destruction of invading cells by defense cells called phagocytes.
Chemical components of nonspecific resistance include the gastric acid in your stomach, the sebum (oily covering) of your skin, and certain chemicals in your perspiration, urine, tears, and saliva. The body also produces specific antimicrobial proteins. Interferon, complement, and properdin are all proteins or groups of proteins that act to destroy invaders. Certain white blood cells are also active in nonspecific immune responses.
A specific resistance of the immune system is called immunity and is created when the body produces antibodies (defenses) designed to repel or kill specific invaders, or antigens. Components of the specific “response team” include the organs of the lymphatic system as well as the bone marrow, which produce antibodies, the antibodies themselves, and certain white blood cells.
The immune system has its own fluid circulating system, consisting of lymph vessels, nodes, and ducts, as well as the lymphatic fluid that travels through these. Although its primary function is to drain excess fluid from tissues, the lymphatic system also produces lymphocytes (fighting cells) and develops antibodies. Organs involved in the immune system because they are partly or wholly composed of lymph tissue include the tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus gland.
As you can see, your ability to keep your immune system healthy is directly dependent on the proper functioning of your body. From the cellular level right up to the largest organ, the skin, your immune system is an integral part of you. If you’re healthy, your immune system will be healthy and responsive as well. How do you remain healthy? Well, you’re reading this book, so you’re already on the right track. Many of my suggestions for protecting your immune system are topics covered in other sections of this book so go to the corresponding sections for more details on the following suggestions.
Start by ensuring your cellular health: Give your body all the nutrients it needs to produce healthy cells. Specific to the immune system are the vitamins C, E, A, and the elements zinc and selenium. All of these are included in most high-quality daily supplements.
Eat healthy. Sugar decreases immune-system function. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial sweeteners, and refined or highly processed foods can trigger immune responses. Chronic immune response can decrease the overall effectiveness of your immune system. Chronic immune responses happen when you eat or are regularly exposed to things you have are allergic to.
Get the toxins out of your body. Alcohol, tobacco, pesticides, heavy metals, and drugs all affect the ability of the immune system to work efficiently. Avoid exposure to these things. If you’ve been exposed, a trip to an herbalist to discuss detoxification programs would be a good idea.
If you have allergies, see a Doctor of Homeopathy. Although an allergic response is a natural part of immune system functioning, chronic responses to allergens can overload and fatigue your immune system and make you susceptible to more dangerous invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Treating allergies naturally and strengthening the immune system can usually be achieved with the aid of homeopathy.
Exercise and de-stress regularly. Like the rest of the body’s systems, the immune system benefits from regular exercise and is adversely affected by stress, and works best when you’ve had enough rest.
Increase the laughter in your life. We know that immune-system function is affected by our attitudes. If you’re depressed, your immune system will be too. If there are situations in your life that are not contributing to your joy, realize that they will affect your health. Seek help from a counselor, clergyperson, or friend.
If you take good care of it, your immune system will function well and protect you for your lifetime. It may not call much attention to itself, but don’t forget it when you’re planning your long-term health goals.
Further Reading
Total Wellness, by Joseph Pizzorno, ND
The Immune Advantage, by Ellen Mazo with Keith Berndtson, MD
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