Thursday, April 26, 2012

Vaccine article highlights




This vaccine schedule list shows average of 80 vaccines by the time children are 6 years of age. Our Pediatrician states it's gone up. It's now 85 vaccines by six years! For the names & # of them, as well as for a list of vaccine ingredient see http://crystals-health-corner.blogspot.com/p/posters.html



FDA admits on its website that thimerosal is still in vaccines
"While the use of mercury-containing preservatives has declined in recent years with the development of new products formulated with alternative or no preservatives, thimerosal has been used in some immune globulin preparations, anti-venins, skin test antigens, and ophthalmic and nasal products, in addition to certain vaccines," writes the FDA on itsThimerosal in Vaccines page (http://www.fda.gov ). from Natural News



less than 0.3 mcg per dose, which is “Thimerasol free” according to FDA standards. This miniscule amount is apparently unavoidable from the “manufacturing process.” quote from http://
drcorneliafranz.com/joomla/
index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=1


Vaccines Containing Aborted Fetal Cells
-MMR II (Merck)
-ProQuad (MMR + Chickenpox -- Merck)
-Varivax (Chickenpox -- Merck)
-Pentacel (Polio + DTaP + HiB -- Sanofi Pasteur)
-Vaqta (Hepatitis-A -- Merck)
-Havrix (Hepatitis-A -- Glaxo SmithKline)
-Twinrix (Hepatitis-A and B combo -- Glaxo)
-Zostavax (Shingles -- Merck)
-Imovax (Rabies -- Sanofi Pasteur)

"In California, pertussis [whooping cough] rates are about the same in counties with high childhood vaccination rates and low ones." from ICPA 4 kids 





"Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. has been representing vaccine injured patients for well over a decade and currently represents hundreds of patients experiencing adverse reactions to vaccines across the United States.

For more information on the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, or if you are a victim of a vaccine injury, contact the law offices of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. at (888) 952-5242 or fill out our online vaccine injury case review form at http://www.mctplaw.com/vaccine-injury/." from $61 Million Dollar Settlement for a Child Injured by a Vaccine




This post & website is not a replacement for a health care provider & the advice given should not be considered a diagnosis or treatment. Seeking a professional care provider is the responsibility of the reader. 


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Acid Reflux in Newborns



My daughter had acid reflux. Calling a lactation consultant made a difference overnight (literally) we went from DAILY choking, projectile vomiting, hours of nursing, to a rare projectile vomit when I ate something I shouldn't have.


If this is something you think your little one might have then your 1st priority should be to call a lactation consultant &/or go to a LLL meeting (even if you find these tips helpful, because each baby is different. Also it will help you emotionally. I just felt better after talking on the phone with the lactation consultant, even though nothing had changed yet)




Watching what you eat. I ate a lot fresh fruit the 1st several days, thinking I was being so healthy. It turned out they were the types of fruit that increase reflux.


Foods to avoid:
Gassy, acidic, diary, caffeine...
More specifically
Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, strawberries, citrus, ice-cream, milk
(cheese & eggs for some babies)

Record a diet diary along with babies reactions/symptoms for at least a week. With that info you can begin an elimination diet; meaning completely stop eating the trigger foods, till you see improvement. What I was told is that babies can react to a food through nursing, in general within 2-12 hours and it can stay in their systems for 2 weeks or more.


Do not cradle hold but prop baby up during feedings. Then hold them in an upright position or prop them on a boppy, carseat or swing after.



Probiotics - liquid


Gripe water or Mylicon or enzymes


Homeopathic colic tabs


Acid Reflux=  Hazelwood -OR- Hazelwood w/Baltic Amber Beads from Hazelaid


Tips for non-nursing babies 
with acid reflux


Special formulas still may have cows milk or high allergens like corn. I read the ingredients to some special formulas that they are probably charging you an arm & a leg for while you still have a crying baby. This is what I read: corn, corn, treated cows milk, more corn!! Keep in mind, much of this corn has been genetically modified which doesn't agree with adults digestion, let alone babies! Maybe baby is saying "Please mommy no more CORN!" 

"Casein hydrolysate formula... is made of cow's milk that has been treated... But there isn't enough research to say whether replacing standard cow's milk formula with casein hydrolysate formula will help your baby's colic. [2] [8]"


You are the best mom for Your baby! In other words YOU have the best mom instincts for your baby! If your baby appears to still be in pain, crying etc then the formula you are currently using may be the culprit no matter what the bottle/can or ads says!  




I recommend trying different options such as homemade baby formula or donor milkHere is an other recipe: Goat's Milk baby formula from Dr Sears



Babywearing & Chiropractic care can help fussy babies no matter what they are being fed!


Other ideas: Bicycling baby's legs, clockwise abdominal massage, legs to chest (these three are more for a gassy baby so be gentle & not after a feeding!)


I also had a fast/forceful letdown which compounded the reflux. Here are some tips and positions combined with tips mentioned above, stopped our daughters sputtering & chocking while nursing.

These are the things that helped us:



Lie down or "recline back so that baby is above and tummy-to-tummy with mom. See this information on upright nursing positions." from http://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/reflux/


Breastfeeding where both of you are sitting up/monkey position. I would prop her up on a boppy when nursing side lying.


This post & website are not a replacement for a health care provider & the advice given should not be considered a diagnosis or treatment. Seeking a professional care provider is the responsibility of the reader.



Snoring

Ideas to decrease or eliminate snoring:

Liquid Cal-mag

Reduce dairy (preferably cut out any mucous causing foods)

Exercise


What I mentioned above are just band aids. Finding the root cause is better for long term health:

See a natural Dr

Loose weight

Specialist/sleep testing


Most people just find it annoying but we must realize that this is a sign of what could be a serious health concern! People can die from side effect from sleep apnea. Insurance should help cover the testing & machine. If yours doesn't, I think the life of your loved one is worth the money you'll spend!

When my Dad went for testing they had to rush in 'cause his oxygen levels were so low & he'd stop breathing for around a min. Now with a breathing machine he finally feels better. Both my parents sleep better than they have in years! (Despite what you might hear people say about the machines they get if diagnosed with sleep apnea... my Dad's breathing machine is quiet.)

For your marriage sake & their health encourage your spouse to get help ASAP!