RE: was vaccinations/immune system

[Guest guest]

Wendi,

Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

healthy.

Leah

>As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

>immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

>these

>illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

>

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

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[Guest guest]

Wendi,

Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

healthy.

Leah

>As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

>immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

>these

>illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

>

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

________________________________________________________________________

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[Guest guest]

Wendi,

Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

healthy.

Leah

>As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

>immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

>these

>illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

>

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

________________________________________________________________________

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[Guest guest]

Leah,

First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods, since we

have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the most

devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small child or

baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around 5-6

years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things they are

allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take care to

limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use homeopathy

at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness progress too

far. I also use colloidal silver to treat any illnesses that we get. I do

not vaccinate as I believe that it is not immune supporting. I use Tissue

Salts as a daily supplement for my children. I give them only organic

produce to limit their exposure to pesticides and I use dairy and meat that

is not full of hormones or antibiotics. I believe that our current

environment with all the chemicals, pesticides, hormones and various

pollutants is the biggest blow to our immune systems. I try to limit our

exposure to contaminants. I don't worry to much about limiting exposure to

mild colds as I think that children's immune systems are strengthened each

time they fight off a cold. I allow my children to really learn about their

body by following their cues for sleeping and eating. I believe by trusting

their bodies to know what they need they are better equipt to listen to

their bodies when they are sick. I tend to serve a lot of garlic in our

meals as it is antimicrobial and immune boosting. I also use a lot of

visualization with myself and my children when we are sick. I think more

than anything is that on the whole I just believe that our immune systems

are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

humans. I have faith in the human body.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

RE: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,

Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

healthy.

Leah

>As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

>immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

>these

>illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

>

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

________________________________________________________________________

Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods, since we

have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the most

devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small child or

baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around 5-6

years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things they are

allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take care to

limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use homeopathy

at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness progress too

far. I also use colloidal silver to treat any illnesses that we get. I do

not vaccinate as I believe that it is not immune supporting. I use Tissue

Salts as a daily supplement for my children. I give them only organic

produce to limit their exposure to pesticides and I use dairy and meat that

is not full of hormones or antibiotics. I believe that our current

environment with all the chemicals, pesticides, hormones and various

pollutants is the biggest blow to our immune systems. I try to limit our

exposure to contaminants. I don't worry to much about limiting exposure to

mild colds as I think that children's immune systems are strengthened each

time they fight off a cold. I allow my children to really learn about their

body by following their cues for sleeping and eating. I believe by trusting

their bodies to know what they need they are better equipt to listen to

their bodies when they are sick. I tend to serve a lot of garlic in our

meals as it is antimicrobial and immune boosting. I also use a lot of

visualization with myself and my children when we are sick. I think more

than anything is that on the whole I just believe that our immune systems

are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

humans. I have faith in the human body.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

RE: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,

Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

healthy.

Leah

>As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

>immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

>these

>illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

>

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

________________________________________________________________________

Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Boy, I'm really struggling with this right now. I do not vaccinate and have no

regrets about it, but am really intimidated by the task of keeping them healthy.

My 2yo has environmental allergies which cause him to drain mucous into his

stomach and get diarrhea - it also makes him not want to eat much. Anyway, I

worry about his little immune system when he gets like this (like right now) His

birthday was yesterday and my mom wants to take him to this 'fun factory' thing

- I guess it's like an indoor playground w'ballpits and stuff.... All I can

think is 'germ factory'

I'm also struggling with the whole germ theory. The germ theory just does not

make sense and I've even read where Pasteur later changed his mind about it

too... Anyway, Spencer is generally healthy (has had one little cold and

roseola) aside from these allergies, I would just hate to expose him to

something scary - but I don't want to shelter him either, y'know.

Does this rambling make ANY sense? I would love some input.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Leah,

>

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods, since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around 5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness progress too

> far. I also use colloidal silver to treat any illnesses that we get. I do

> not vaccinate as I believe that it is not immune supporting. I use Tissue

> Salts as a daily supplement for my children. I give them only organic

> produce to limit their exposure to pesticides and I use dairy and meat that

> is not full of hormones or antibiotics. I believe that our current

> environment with all the chemicals, pesticides, hormones and various

> pollutants is the biggest blow to our immune systems. I try to limit our

> exposure to contaminants. I don't worry to much about limiting exposure to

> mild colds as I think that children's immune systems are strengthened each

> time they fight off a cold. I allow my children to really learn about their

> body by following their cues for sleeping and eating. I believe by trusting

> their bodies to know what they need they are better equipt to listen to

> their bodies when they are sick. I tend to serve a lot of garlic in our

> meals as it is antimicrobial and immune boosting. I also use a lot of

> visualization with myself and my children when we are sick. I think more

> than anything is that on the whole I just believe that our immune systems

> are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

> humans. I have faith in the human body.

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

>

> RE: was vaccinations/immune system

>

> Wendi,

> Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

> healthy.

> Leah

>

> >As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

> >immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

> >these

> >illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

> >

> >

> >Wendi

> >http://www.lactivist.com

> >breastfeeding resources and info

>

> ________________________________________________________________________

> Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

>

>

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

--

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Having power over yourself is an inoculation

against the power of others.

- J. Ehrlich

The reason doctors are so dangerous is that they believe

in what they're doing.

- S. Mendelsohn

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Guest guest]

Boy, I'm really struggling with this right now. I do not vaccinate and have no

regrets about it, but am really intimidated by the task of keeping them healthy.

My 2yo has environmental allergies which cause him to drain mucous into his

stomach and get diarrhea - it also makes him not want to eat much. Anyway, I

worry about his little immune system when he gets like this (like right now) His

birthday was yesterday and my mom wants to take him to this 'fun factory' thing

- I guess it's like an indoor playground w'ballpits and stuff.... All I can

think is 'germ factory'

I'm also struggling with the whole germ theory. The germ theory just does not

make sense and I've even read where Pasteur later changed his mind about it

too... Anyway, Spencer is generally healthy (has had one little cold and

roseola) aside from these allergies, I would just hate to expose him to

something scary - but I don't want to shelter him either, y'know.

Does this rambling make ANY sense? I would love some input.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Leah,

>

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods, since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around 5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness progress too

> far. I also use colloidal silver to treat any illnesses that we get. I do

> not vaccinate as I believe that it is not immune supporting. I use Tissue

> Salts as a daily supplement for my children. I give them only organic

> produce to limit their exposure to pesticides and I use dairy and meat that

> is not full of hormones or antibiotics. I believe that our current

> environment with all the chemicals, pesticides, hormones and various

> pollutants is the biggest blow to our immune systems. I try to limit our

> exposure to contaminants. I don't worry to much about limiting exposure to

> mild colds as I think that children's immune systems are strengthened each

> time they fight off a cold. I allow my children to really learn about their

> body by following their cues for sleeping and eating. I believe by trusting

> their bodies to know what they need they are better equipt to listen to

> their bodies when they are sick. I tend to serve a lot of garlic in our

> meals as it is antimicrobial and immune boosting. I also use a lot of

> visualization with myself and my children when we are sick. I think more

> than anything is that on the whole I just believe that our immune systems

> are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

> humans. I have faith in the human body.

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

>

> RE: was vaccinations/immune system

>

> Wendi,

> Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

> healthy.

> Leah

>

> >As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

> >immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

> >these

> >illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

> >

> >

> >Wendi

> >http://www.lactivist.com

> >breastfeeding resources and info

>

> ________________________________________________________________________

> Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

>

>

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

--

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Having power over yourself is an inoculation

against the power of others.

- J. Ehrlich

The reason doctors are so dangerous is that they believe

in what they're doing.

- S. Mendelsohn

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Guest guest]

Boy, I'm really struggling with this right now. I do not vaccinate and have no

regrets about it, but am really intimidated by the task of keeping them healthy.

My 2yo has environmental allergies which cause him to drain mucous into his

stomach and get diarrhea - it also makes him not want to eat much. Anyway, I

worry about his little immune system when he gets like this (like right now) His

birthday was yesterday and my mom wants to take him to this 'fun factory' thing

- I guess it's like an indoor playground w'ballpits and stuff.... All I can

think is 'germ factory'

I'm also struggling with the whole germ theory. The germ theory just does not

make sense and I've even read where Pasteur later changed his mind about it

too... Anyway, Spencer is generally healthy (has had one little cold and

roseola) aside from these allergies, I would just hate to expose him to

something scary - but I don't want to shelter him either, y'know.

Does this rambling make ANY sense? I would love some input.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Leah,

>

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods, since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around 5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness progress too

> far. I also use colloidal silver to treat any illnesses that we get. I do

> not vaccinate as I believe that it is not immune supporting. I use Tissue

> Salts as a daily supplement for my children. I give them only organic

> produce to limit their exposure to pesticides and I use dairy and meat that

> is not full of hormones or antibiotics. I believe that our current

> environment with all the chemicals, pesticides, hormones and various

> pollutants is the biggest blow to our immune systems. I try to limit our

> exposure to contaminants. I don't worry to much about limiting exposure to

> mild colds as I think that children's immune systems are strengthened each

> time they fight off a cold. I allow my children to really learn about their

> body by following their cues for sleeping and eating. I believe by trusting

> their bodies to know what they need they are better equipt to listen to

> their bodies when they are sick. I tend to serve a lot of garlic in our

> meals as it is antimicrobial and immune boosting. I also use a lot of

> visualization with myself and my children when we are sick. I think more

> than anything is that on the whole I just believe that our immune systems

> are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

> humans. I have faith in the human body.

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

>

> RE: was vaccinations/immune system

>

> Wendi,

> Could you please share how you keep you families immune system strong and

> healthy.

> Leah

>

> >As for protecting my children from illnesses, I focus on keeping their

> >immune system strong and healthy. If they were to contract any of

> >these

> >illnesses I would take them to a qualified homeopath for treatment.

> >

> >

> >Wendi

> >http://www.lactivist.com

> >breastfeeding resources and info

>

> ________________________________________________________________________

> Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

>

>

>

> Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> http://www.lactivist.com

--

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Having power over yourself is an inoculation

against the power of others.

- J. Ehrlich

The reason doctors are so dangerous is that they believe

in what they're doing.

- S. Mendelsohn

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Guest guest]

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

[Guest guest]

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

[Guest guest]

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There are different signs of allergies. Rashes, sneezing, itching eyes,

etc. But with my daughter I mainly notice behavioral changes. She becomes

much more whiney and difficult to deal with, she also has significantly less

energy after eating dairy. I try to focus on giving her foods that make her

feel really good. As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family

Homeopathy by Callinan.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There are different signs of allergies. Rashes, sneezing, itching eyes,

etc. But with my daughter I mainly notice behavioral changes. She becomes

much more whiney and difficult to deal with, she also has significantly less

energy after eating dairy. I try to focus on giving her foods that make her

feel really good. As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family

Homeopathy by Callinan.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There are different signs of allergies. Rashes, sneezing, itching eyes,

etc. But with my daughter I mainly notice behavioral changes. She becomes

much more whiney and difficult to deal with, she also has significantly less

energy after eating dairy. I try to focus on giving her foods that make her

feel really good. As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family

Homeopathy by Callinan.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi, thanks for the reply! I am new to homeopath, I wish I new

more about it. I'm just affraid to mess up somehow... How can you

tell if your child is allergic to dairy? I have heard that a lot of

people are. I have talked to dh about going dairy free. the milk

and cheese would be hard for us.

Leah

Sarasota, Florida

> First and foremost I breastfeed! I also delay allergenic foods,

since we

> have a family history. Allergies, in my opinion, are one of the

most

> devestating things to the immune system. Especially to a small

child or

> baby. Children's immune systems are fully functioning until around

5-6

> years of age. I am careful to keep my children away from things

they are

> allergic to. My dd is showing signs of dairy allergy and I take

care to

> limit her dairy intake. I use a HEPA filter in our house. I use

homeopathy

> at the first signs of illness and try never to let an illness

Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Wendi,

Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were

certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out

the differences between them) that couldn't be given to

children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other

foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...

Our local news has had warnings about " What you need to know about

Herbal medicines... "

Thanks, Leah

Mommy to , 12-98

Alyson 5-00

Sarasota, Florida

As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is

Family

> Homeopathy by Callinan.

>

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

[Guest guest]

Every medicine or herb has some sort of side effect if it does something. You see, the side effect is the product of the "medicine" For example, Tylenol has side effects some bad but the good side effect is a pain reliever. St john's Wort is suppose to make you "feel" better. That is the side effect of this herb. Even herbs can be dangerous if not taken properly or in high volumes. Not all natural things are safe. You can't eat Lily of the valley. That is all natural but very poisonous. You can't eat all mushrooms. Some will kill you others will cause hallucinations. My herb book says to stay away from certain ones when pregnant and nursing as they can effect the fetus or baby and they can cause labor....side effect. Now if you are talking Meditation or yoga or chiropractic no side effects. Except you could fall or pull a muscle I suppose. LOL Basically be careful no matter what. Nothing is completely safe and I truly admire Wendi for her ability to stay away from modern medicine. I believe she has some strong beliefs and I truly respect them. I wish I was more informed on this stuff. Thanks Wendi for all your advise.

Laurie

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out the differences between them) that couldn't be given to children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...Our local news has had warnings about" What you need to know about Herbal medicines..."Thanks, LeahMommy to , 12-98Alyson 5-00Sarasota, FloridaAs for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family> Homeopathy by Callinan.> > > Wendi> http://www.lactivist.com> breastfeeding resources and infoGive the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Every medicine or herb has some sort of side effect if it does something. You see, the side effect is the product of the "medicine" For example, Tylenol has side effects some bad but the good side effect is a pain reliever. St john's Wort is suppose to make you "feel" better. That is the side effect of this herb. Even herbs can be dangerous if not taken properly or in high volumes. Not all natural things are safe. You can't eat Lily of the valley. That is all natural but very poisonous. You can't eat all mushrooms. Some will kill you others will cause hallucinations. My herb book says to stay away from certain ones when pregnant and nursing as they can effect the fetus or baby and they can cause labor....side effect. Now if you are talking Meditation or yoga or chiropractic no side effects. Except you could fall or pull a muscle I suppose. LOL Basically be careful no matter what. Nothing is completely safe and I truly admire Wendi for her ability to stay away from modern medicine. I believe she has some strong beliefs and I truly respect them. I wish I was more informed on this stuff. Thanks Wendi for all your advise.

Laurie

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out the differences between them) that couldn't be given to children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...Our local news has had warnings about" What you need to know about Herbal medicines..."Thanks, LeahMommy to , 12-98Alyson 5-00Sarasota, FloridaAs for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family> Homeopathy by Callinan.> > > Wendi> http://www.lactivist.com> breastfeeding resources and infoGive the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There is a big difference between using herbals and homeopathics. There are

many herbals that are not for using while breastfeeding or for children.

Babies under the age of six months shouldn't be getting herbals at all.

Homeopathics are extremely diluted and are safe for babies, pregnancy and

breastfeeding. If it is the wrong remedy it won't do any harm, it just

won't work. The only concern is that most homeopathics are in a lactose

base which if your baby has a severe milk allergy that could be a problem,

but there are liquid homeopathics that have no lactose. If you would like to

read a brief description of homeopathy go to http://home.att.net/~NatureBaby

and click on homeopathy.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,

Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were

certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out

the differences between them) that couldn't be given to

children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other

foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...

Our local news has had warnings about " What you need to know about

Herbal medicines... "

Thanks, Leah

Mommy to , 12-98

Alyson 5-00

Sarasota, Florida

As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is

Family

> Homeopathy by Callinan.

>

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There is a big difference between using herbals and homeopathics. There are

many herbals that are not for using while breastfeeding or for children.

Babies under the age of six months shouldn't be getting herbals at all.

Homeopathics are extremely diluted and are safe for babies, pregnancy and

breastfeeding. If it is the wrong remedy it won't do any harm, it just

won't work. The only concern is that most homeopathics are in a lactose

base which if your baby has a severe milk allergy that could be a problem,

but there are liquid homeopathics that have no lactose. If you would like to

read a brief description of homeopathy go to http://home.att.net/~NatureBaby

and click on homeopathy.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,

Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were

certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out

the differences between them) that couldn't be given to

children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other

foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...

Our local news has had warnings about " What you need to know about

Herbal medicines... "

Thanks, Leah

Mommy to , 12-98

Alyson 5-00

Sarasota, Florida

As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is

Family

> Homeopathy by Callinan.

>

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Leah,

There is a big difference between using herbals and homeopathics. There are

many herbals that are not for using while breastfeeding or for children.

Babies under the age of six months shouldn't be getting herbals at all.

Homeopathics are extremely diluted and are safe for babies, pregnancy and

breastfeeding. If it is the wrong remedy it won't do any harm, it just

won't work. The only concern is that most homeopathics are in a lactose

base which if your baby has a severe milk allergy that could be a problem,

but there are liquid homeopathics that have no lactose. If you would like to

read a brief description of homeopathy go to http://home.att.net/~NatureBaby

and click on homeopathy.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding resources and info

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,

Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were

certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out

the differences between them) that couldn't be given to

children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other

foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...

Our local news has had warnings about " What you need to know about

Herbal medicines... "

Thanks, Leah

Mommy to , 12-98

Alyson 5-00

Sarasota, Florida

As for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the

> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is

Family

> Homeopathy by Callinan.

>

>

> Wendi

> http://www.lactivist.com

> breastfeeding resources and info

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

It is my pleasure to pass on things that I have learned. You are right everything has a side effect. Homeopathics have the least side effects of any medication/remedy that I have come across which is why I use them. I have had a lot of reactions to herbals so I gravitated towards homeopathy that is more gentle.

Wendihttp://www.lactivist.combreastfeeding resources and info

-----Original Message-----From: Laurie Mondville Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 5:38 PMTo: breastfeedingegroupsSubject: Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Every medicine or herb has some sort of side effect if it does something. You see, the side effect is the product of the " medicine " For example, Tylenol has side effects some bad but the good side effect is a pain reliever. St john's Wort is suppose to make you " feel " better. That is the side effect of this herb. Even herbs can be dangerous if not taken properly or in high volumes. Not all natural things are safe. You can't eat Lily of the valley. That is all natural but very poisonous. You can't eat all mushrooms. Some will kill you others will cause hallucinations. My herb book says to stay away from certain ones when pregnant and nursing as they can effect the fetus or baby and they can cause labor....side effect. Now if you are talking Meditation or yoga or chiropractic no side effects. Except you could fall or pull a muscle I suppose. LOL Basically be careful no matter what. Nothing is completely safe and I truly admire Wendi for her ability to stay away from modern medicine. I believe she has some strong beliefs and I truly respect them. I wish I was more informed on this stuff. Thanks Wendi for all your advise.

Laurie

Re: was vaccinations/immune system

Wendi,Really there is no way I could harm my family? I thought there were certain tintures (sp?)/ herbal meds, ( I still haven't figured out the differences between them) that couldn't be given to children/nursing moms, or certain things can't be mixed with other foods or meds or vitamins? I hope this makes since...Our local news has had warnings about " What you need to know about Herbal medicines... " Thanks, LeahMommy to , 12-98Alyson 5-00Sarasota, FloridaAs for homeopathy it is very hard to screw up since the> remedies don't have side effects. A good book to get started is Family> Homeopathy by Callinan.> > > Wendi> http://www.lactivist.com> breastfeeding resources and infoGive the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/12/00 4:44:07 AM Central Daylight Time,

NatureBaby@... writes:

<< I just believe that our immune systems

are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

humans. I have faith in the human body. >>

Ditto --nicely put!! Somtimes people forget that our bodies are designed

to be well and to be sick......

Fawn

Drake 8-18-98

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/12/00 4:44:07 AM Central Daylight Time,

NatureBaby@... writes:

<< I just believe that our immune systems

are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

humans. I have faith in the human body. >>

Ditto --nicely put!! Somtimes people forget that our bodies are designed

to be well and to be sick......

Fawn

Drake 8-18-98

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/12/00 4:44:07 AM Central Daylight Time,

NatureBaby@... writes:

<< I just believe that our immune systems

are designed to handle illnesses and that health is our birthright as

humans. I have faith in the human body. >>

Ditto --nicely put!! Somtimes people forget that our bodies are designed

to be well and to be sick......

Fawn

Drake 8-18-98

[Guest guest]

Wendi, Thanks for the reply! I sure get confused about the difference. I

would just hate to screw up! thanks for the input!

Leah

>There is a big difference between using herbals and homeopathics.

>There are

>many herbals that are not for using while breastfeeding or for

>children.

>Babies under the age of six months shouldn't be getting herbals at

>all.

>Homeopathics are extremely diluted and are safe for babies, pregnancy

>and

>breastfeeding. If it is the wrong remedy it won't do any harm, it

>just

>won't work. The only concern is that most homeopathics are in a

>lactose

>base which if your baby has a severe milk allergy that could be a

>problem,

>but there are liquid homeopathics that have no lactose. If you would

>like to

>read a brief description of homeopathy go to

>http://home.att.net/~NatureBaby

>and click on homeopathy.

>

>Wendi

>http://www.lactivist.com

>breastfeeding resources and info

>

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