Posted by a member of the HP list, this video clip is hysterical, to those who are anti-vaccine, that is;
Archive for the 'Holistic Health' Category
Most of us in natural circles know that triclosan isn’t a good thing due to promoting resistant bacteria. However, now there’s another reason to avoid this chemical altogether.
Current research now shows that Triclosan is an endocrine disrupter in frogs AND humans. Read more here; http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2006/oct/science/jp_triclosan.html
For anyone not getting to the link above, basically Triclosan has been shown in studies to have a chemical structure very similar to PCBs, can accumulate in the body and has been found in mother’s milk. The new research shows that Triclosan doesn’t mimic hormones rather when tested along with thyroid hormones actually sped up the impact of them.
“The data suggest that triclosan, at concentrations as low as 0.15 ppb, is capable of perturbing a fundamental hormone signaling mechanism that is nearly identical in frogs and humans”
This is scary stuff.
As a mother, I understand the germ issue. Sometimes keeping our kids from licking germ ridden shopping cart handles can be a chore. You can easily combat germs without having to use such chemicals. Look for a future post on what to use instead of Triclosan.
Last month, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Assoc) published yet another study showing that ear infections, if left alone will go away without antibiotics. Add that to the American Academy of Pediatric’s stand that 80% of those ear infections will disappear on their own if left untreated by antibiotics.
So why are doctors still regularly prescribing antibiotics for ear infections? The answer is because their patients don’t know any better. We need to help educate our parent friends of the risks of antibiotics for ear infections. Its only when they are assured of their children’s safety that a change will happen.
More on this issue; http://www.webmd.com/content/article/127/116676.htm
A compilation of the studies showing antibiotic use for ear infections is not necessary as well as other risks of continued use;Â http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/children/antibiotics.htm
There are a number of natural alternative remedies that can be used for ear infections. The main concern to me is dealing with any pain my child might be experiencing. We dealt with numerous ear infections and fluid in the ear until my son was diagnosed with food allergies.
We used a hot water bottle (surrounded by a soft fuzzy bear) for those times when pain was an issue. We also had a bottle of garlic/mullein oil which you can find at any health food store. The one we purchase is by Herbs for Kids. Garlic/mullein are a natural antibiotic working to resolve the infection. The oil can be warmed as well (sit the bottle in a glass of hot water) which can help soothe pain. We also use homeopathy for fluid. Euphrasia, which is the homeopathic version of eyebright, helps tremendously to eliminate excess fluids that cause all this trouble. We used it after each cold and when we were dealing with ear infections. There are other remedies that can be used depending upon the symptoms shown. A quick google will help!
Major stuff here….even using gardening pesticides significantly increases chances of Parkinson’s!
Study Bolsters Link between Pesticides and Parkinson’s
http://www.sciam.com/article………..
Bioengineering guides issued
FDA asks companies to vouch for genetically modified plants’ safety
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health…….
Some stores adopt mercury warnings on some fish
http://www2.townonline.com/swampscott/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=520578
Meat Eaters Face Immunity Scare
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19560023-23289,00.html
A very sad story about a woman who dies after her house is treated with pestides for beetles. Everyone should read this, especially if anyone in your family has heart issues.
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian……………..
Want to a be a children’s book writer? Now’s your chance!
http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?section_id=52&article_id=10324
CHINESE MEDICINE GAINING RESPECTABILITY IN WEST
FDA support for testing of botanical drugs helps boost credibility of ancient herbal treatments
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi………
Oh boy…a new report by Greenpeace concluding that man’s fertility is decreasing due to exposure to chemicals. This is a PDF file.
http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/fragile-our-reproductive-heal.pdf
Interesting article about a dutch study indicating that more thought needs to go into how long antibiotics are prescribed for. It’s a small study but worth the attention.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/20/health/20cons.html
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Some reading links for the day;
Organic milk goes corporate
http://www.motherjones.com/news/update/2006/04/organic_milk.html
Perchlorate found in produce from around the world
http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2006/apr/science/rr_produce.html
What’s Triggering Your Migraine?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5364970