The vitamin K "shot" is routinely given at birth for a few reasons described in Joette Calabrese's post. But as she writes, the costs or risks rarely justify the use of the vitamin K shot. Many people don't realize that it is even given at birth, though the practice began in the 1960s. It is … Continue reading Vitamin K “Shot” At Birth – Cost vs. Benefit
Category: Children
High-Dose Vitamin C Supports the Body regardless of condition & severity
Typically when we think about vitamin C we also think of scurvy. We may think of scurvy as a disease of past centuries; however, there are many cases of subclinical scurvy today. If you see someone's gums become red around the edges, especially during an illness, it could be a first sign of scurvy. But beyond … Continue reading High-Dose Vitamin C Supports the Body regardless of condition & severity
Health Emergencies – Educate Yourself, Be Confident, and Be Prepared!
As I've been learning more and more throughout my health journey, I've realized that there are many areas in which we need to educate ourselves and also do a few things to prepare ourselves or our children for any emergency health crisis that may present. Who Will Make Health Decisions if You Aren't Able? In … Continue reading Health Emergencies – Educate Yourself, Be Confident, and Be Prepared!
Vaccine Information Resources
Vaccines are incredibly complex, in their composition, mechanism, and behavior once injected into the body. Did you know that vaccines contain ingredients like peanuts (another peanut link), soy, casein, and latex (can you think of anyone that has allergies to these? I can!!) Did you know that vaccines also have ingredients like aluminum, mercury and formaldehyde? … Continue reading Vaccine Information Resources
12 Ways to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Right Now
30 years ago we didn't wear seatbelts. But now, we know better. Just like there are safe ways to ride in a car with your seatbelt securely fastened, there are safe ways to design and use technology. No one wants to sound crazy, and no one wants to be a fear-mongerer, but this is one … Continue reading 12 Ways to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Right Now
Vaccines – Effectiveness, History, Ingredients & Adverse Health Effects
Doubt. What does doubt do? It keeps well-meaning people at bay. Doubt distracts research. But don't let doubt keep you from doing your research, or asking for the ingredients list and list of side effects and vaccine lot number, and educating yourself to recognize vaccine reactions, should you decide to vaccinate. If you ask … Continue reading Vaccines – Effectiveness, History, Ingredients & Adverse Health Effects
Fluoride – a strange and harmful stowaway from the ignorant past
***Update 4/15/18: The Fluoride Action Network has made impressive progress in their lawsuit against the EPA in an attempt to end fluoridation*** see the history and details here: http://fluoridealert.org/articles/newsbud-interviews-paul-michael-connett-on-tsca-fluoride-case/. Fluoridation: the practice of adding fluoride to our drinking water at the drinking water treatment plant, allegedly to medicate the public (to prevent the formation of cavities). … Continue reading Fluoride – a strange and harmful stowaway from the ignorant past
