To Have or Not to Have. . .the Swine Flu Vaccine
October 1, 2009 by Standing on Truth
Filed under Nutritional Living
So much is being made lately about the swine flu that is circulating around, closing schools, and unfortunately in a few cases, taking lives. It is difficult, for me at least, to find the right balance between the extreme hysteria and the reality of the risks. As a mom especially, anything involving my child’s health and life can, unfortunately, set every emotion into high gear and therefore throw some rational and logical thinking out the window. And watching the news only exacerbates the potential for fears and impulsive action. So I’ve researched a bit and prayed about it and offer these 10 thoughts on the subject:
1. Where is the evidence that this is any worse than the seasonal flu that we all contend with, and sometimes catch, each year?
2. In order to consider the swine flu vaccine, we must go back to the basics of vaccines in general. Review the research and only after that, can we make an informed decision aside from emotion. I covered this subject in a previous blog, found here, with many resources and important information.
3. It has been said that “news that bleeds leads.” Things are no different when it comes to swine flu. Do not allow yourself to be caught up in the hype about this flu unless it statistically proves worthy of the hype. Carry a healthy skepticism with you as you read the newspapers or watch the news, realizing that the media, most of the time, covers the negative side of everything.
4. Some of the common ingredients of vaccines in general are as follows: human diploid cells (lung tissue from aborted fetuses, thimerisol (the toxic compound that, because of it’s mercury content, has been suspected by many as contributing to autism), MSG (monosodium glutamate, a food additive that is best avoided for good health), formaldehyde, aluminum in various forms (if you recall, there is also speculation about an aluminum-Alzheimer’s link), and various parts from chicks, mice, and monkeys.
5. One of those ingredients in the swine flu vaccine is said to be an adjuvant, a chemical “used to multiply the potency of the active ingredients in the vaccines” (source).
”The U.S. government has contracts with several drug companies to develop and produce swine flu vaccines. At least two of those companies, Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline, are using an adjuvant in their H1N1 vaccines.
The adjuvant? Squalene.
According to Meryl Nass, M.D., an authority on the anthrax vaccine,
“A novel feature of the two H1N1 vaccines being developed by companies Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline is the addition of squalene-containing adjuvants to boost immunogenicity and dramatically reduce the amount of viral antigen needed. This translates to much faster production of desired vaccine quantities.”
Novartis’s proprietary squalene adjuvant for their H1N1 vaccine is MF59. Glaxo’s is ASO3. MF59 has yet to be approved by the FDA for use in any U.S. vaccine, despite its history of use in other countries.
Per Dr. Nass, there are only three vaccines in existence using an approved squalene adjuvant. None of the three are approved for use in the U.S.
6. Shouldn’t we question something that was fast-tracked and couldn’t possibly have been tested long-term? Aren’t we concerned at all about our future health, or that of our children, or are we willing to take such a huge risk simply to lessen the severity of a flu that has shown itself to be no more harmful than the seasonal flu?
7. An article from Natural News reminds us that ” in 1976, a failed swine flu vaccine caused irreparable damage to the nervous systems of hundreds of people, paralyzing many. Medical doctors gave the problem a name, of course, to make it sound like they knew what they were talking about: Guillain-Barre syndrome. (Notably, they never called it “Toxic Vaccine Syndrome” because that would be too informative.)”
8. Ironically, and tragically, vaccines “thwart our bodies natural abilities to fight off disease,” says Dr. Mercola. Ask yourself, “What is the trade off here? What am I trading in for a very small amount of protection from, in most cases, an uncomfortable and inconvenient but harmless flu?”
9. The swine flu vaccine will contain mercury. For the dangers of mercury in vaccines, click here.
10. The Bible says, “people perish from lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6), speaking of those who do not know Jesus Christ. Well, I see this influx of vaccinations in our country today in much the same way. Let’s not perish from a lack of knowledge. . .let’s not compromise our health simply because we are not willing to do the research and make an informed decision about what is worth the risk regarding vaccines.
Visit my previous blog on vaccines: http://www.standingontruth.com/nutritional-living/2009/03/vaccines-whats-really-at-stake/ and Vactruth also has some interesting articles on the swine flu vaccine.
Valuable Information from Health Blogs and Websites
September 24, 2009 by Standing on Truth
Filed under Nutritional Living
I am a research junkie. I love learning new things and researching information that makes a positive impact on my life. Today I took some time and found some health information that I found quite informative. Here is that information, taken in snippets from various blogs, with sources shown.
The Natural Keys To Controlling PMS (Dr. Linda Page)
PMS is by far the most common woman’s health complaint. For some women, PMS is a minor inconvenience that lasts a few days. For others, it disrupts the whole month! A woman’s body is delicately tuned, and can become unbalanced easily, causing pain, poor function, and a disconcerting feeling of not being “together,” especially during the menstrual cycle.
Fortunately, women can take relieve PMS effectively with a simple 4 point program.
1. Use essential fatty acids to balance prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are vital hormone-type compounds that regulate body functions almost like an electrical current. Evening Primrose oil 500-1000 mg. daily shows excellent results for many women.
2. Love your liver. The liver is in charge of hormone metabolism, and helps to rebalance estrogen and progesterone levels. Try a cup of Liver Cleanse Flushing tea or dandelion tea each morning to relieve balance hormones, relieve organ congestion and detoxify the liver.
Read the rest at Dr. Linda Page’s Blog: http://drlindapage.typepad.com/healthyhealing/2009/08/the-natural-keys-to-controlling-pms.html
The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine (Dr. Walt)
Set a Wise Balance in Your Life – The Essential of Balance
Practice Acceptance and Letting Go – The Essential of Forgiveness
Lighten Your Load – The Essential of Reducing SADness (Stress, Anxiety, and Depression)
Avoid Loneliness Like the Plague – The Essential of Healthy Relationships
Cultivate a True Spirituality – The Essential of Spiritual Well-Being
See Yourself as Your Creator Sees You – The Essential of a Positive Self-Image
Nurture Your Hopes and Dreams – The Essential of Discovering Your Destiny
Read the rest at Dr. Walt’s Blog: http://www.drwalt.com/blog/?p=759
9 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Food (Dr. Mercola)
Your grocery store is plentifully stocked with wolves in sheep’s clothing. Here are some tips to help you steer clear of hidden toxins that masquerade as safe products.
Stay away from processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage. Sodium nitrate can also cause the formation of nitrosamines in your system, which can lead to cancer.
Reduce the amount of canned food you consume. Cans are commonly lined with bisphenol-A, an organic compound that may be associated with diabetes and heart disease.
Skip the diet soda and artificial sweeteners. Prolonged exposure to aspartame, a neurotoxic chemical additive in these products, can lead to nerve cell damage, dizziness, and headaches.
Opt for organic chicken. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy discovered traces of arsenic in non-organic chickens. Exposure to this dangerous chemical can lead to cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Another study also found numerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in conventional poultry.
Avoid Teflon cookware. The Teflon used to create nonstick surfaces can release noxious gases when exposed to high temperatures, which puts you at risk for a large variety of diseases, many of which are not even well documented at this time.
Never microwave food in plastic bowls, containers, or dishes. Exposure to heat causes the bisphenol-A found in plastics to break down and potentially contaminate your food.
Read the rest at Dr. Mercola’s Website: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/9-Hidden-Toxins-Lurking-in-Your-Food.aspx
Warning: Swine Flu Shot Linked to Killer Nerve Disease (Dr. Mercola)
A warning that the swine flu vaccine has been linked to a deadly nerve disease has been sent by the UK Government to senior neurologists in a confidential letter. The letter from the Health Protection Agency, the official body that oversees public health, was leaked to The Daily Mail, leading to demands to know why the information has not been given to the public before the vaccination of millions of people, including children, begins.
It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine. GBS attacks the lining of the nerves, causing paralysis and inability to breathe, and can be fatal.
Read the rest at Dr. Mercola’s Website: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx
Feeding Toddlers: 17 Tips for Pleasing the Picky Eater (Dr. Sears)
Grazing: We have noticed that children’s behavior often deteriorates in the late morning and late afternoon, or three to four hours after a meal. Children simply run out of fuel. When blood-sugar levels go down, stress hormones kick in to raise it up again, but this can cause behavioral problems and diminished concentration. To smooth out the blood-sugar mood swings, try the fine art of grazing. Let your child nibble, or graze, on nutritious foods throughout the day. Make them easily accessible in a lunch pack at school. (Smart teachers allow even upper-grade children to have a mid-morning snack.) Carry snacks with you when you are away from home. While at home, keep a supply of healthy snacks readily available in the pantry or refrigerator.
Here’s a trick from the Sears’ family kitchen for the preschool child. Prepare a nibble tray. Use an ice cube tray, a muffin tin, or a compartmentalized plastic dish and fill each section with bite-size portions of colorful and nutritious foods. Give the foods fun names, such as avocado boats (a quarter of an avocado sectioned lengthwise), banana or cooked carrot wheels, broccoli trees, cheese blocks, little O’s (O-shaped cereal), canoe eggs (hard-boiled eggs cut lengthwise in wedges), moons (peeled apple slices, thinly spread with peanut butter), or shells and worms (different shapes of pasta).
Don’t forget that children love to dip. Reserve one or two compartments in the tray for your child’s favorite dips, such as yogurt or guacamole (without the spices). Encourage the child to sit and nibble from the tray frequently throughout the day, especially late in the morning and in the mid-to-late afternoon, when the fuel from the previous meal begins to wear off. Shorten the spacing between feedings and you are less likely to have spacey children.
Read the rest at the Ask Dr. Sears Website: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/3/T030800.asp#T031200
