Why you have to buy organic peanut butter

Some days I feel like all my two year old eats is peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat sandwiches.  Easy to bring with you, easy to make, and healthy for them right?  Well if your not buying organic peanut butter then no not really.  You are giving them a healthy dose of chemicals and pesticides that not only causes damage to the farms and wildlife, but possibly your kids.  Here I was worried about buying organic milk and fruit, which is great too but I realized that he was eating peanut butter almost every day.

Peanuts are actually a legume and because of their close contact with the soil and their porous shell they contain many pesticides that are used on the crops.  Peanut crops are one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the US.  On top of that in moist climates they can produce a fungus that gives off a possible cancer causing agent.

Dont get me wrong…peanuts are very healthy if eaten organically.  Many studies prove that peanuts can reduce the risk of  heart disease and lower your risks for getting type 2 diabetes.  They also are a great source of fiber, vitamin E, potassium, folate, zinc and magnesium. 

So I went to the Shoprite by my house and they do carry a store brand organic peanut butter.  As with most of Shoprite’s store brand organics I was pleased.   It tastes good and is only about 75 cents more per jar.  I think its well worth the money to make sure my kids are eating healthy and chemical free.  I just wish I had realized that all alot sooner!

 

Toys made in USA that wont break your budget

Is the holiday season really coming up so soon?  I feel like just yesterday I was watching the kids splash around in the pool and taking them to the park for a walk in the stroller!  Well, no matter if we like it or not the winter season is coming on fast and it will be time soon for starting holiday wish lists for the kids.

I’m lucky that my family always asks me what toys and clothing my kids want for the holidays so its up to me to make eco friendly choices and support companies that carry made in the usa items.  Now a days its not so hard to find websites that carry european or usa made toys that are not from china, but it is difficult sometimes to find any that are not outrageously expensive.  If money isnt an issue for you then great…go nuts.  But I look at a $100 wooden truck or a $75 organic cotton doll and I feel a little queezy.  I want to support healthy eco friendly toys and clothing but this year especially with my husband being laid off work we are really needing to tighten up our christmas budget.  Of course you have to remember that if a toy is made in the usa that means that workers are being paid at least minimum wage and hopefully have some benefits so you are going to pay a little more than the made in china version.  But I think you can find what you want at a reasonable price with a little research on your part.

Below I have a few website that have reasonable priced toys and items that are not made in china.   For some of them they also carry expensive furniture and other items so take a moment to look through the different items and I promise there are some reasonable priced things on the site.  I hope if you have children to buy for this holiday season you check out some of these sites and support items made in the usa whenever possible. 

 

1.Little Tikes   http://www.littletikes.com/

Follow the link and click on the tab at the top right of the page that says MADE IN THE USA.  Many reasonable priced ride on toys and furniture.

2.Amerikids  http://www.amerikid.com/

Great selection of stuffed animals and toy trucks all under $20.   They also personalize many products such as lunch boxes and clocks.  Free shipping on orders over $50. 

3.  Step 2  http://www.step2.com/index.cfm

I like step 2 toys because they are always very durable and each item is clearly labeled as to where its made and if any parts are made in a different country than the rest of it.  They have many made in the usa items but you have to look through the site.  Many reasonable priced outdoor toys and furniture.

4.  Willow Tree  http://www.willowtreetoys.com/

Some things on the site are a little pricey but take a look because there are some deals hidden within!  If you click on search by price and click on items under $20 there are a few pages of items.  I like the make your own doll kit and decorate your own race car kit for older kids. 

5.  Earth Wear  http://earth-wear.com/

This site definitly wont win any awards for style or ease of use but they do have the cheapest organic baby onsies I have found so far at $8.  Since these are the closest to babies skin it makes sense to stock up on these and then you can always layer other “non-organic” items on top of them. 

6.  SOS from Texas  http://www.sosfromtexas.com/

Great site for organic tee shirts for the whole family.  Just plain and simple but good prices!

Hope this helps ease your holiday shopping angst!

 

BPA in more than just baby bottles

You may have heard about BPA being a dangerous chemical that is found in plastic baby bottles and many hard plastics.  But there is actually more BPA found in canned foods than many of these items.  This chemical is used to line metal food and drink cans and was found in over half of 97 cans of name brand fruits, veggies, soda, and other common foods in a study done by the Environmental Working Group. 

Amazingly more than 100 studies have found BPA to be toxic at low levels but not a single regulatory agency has updated safety standards to reflect this low-dose toxicity.  The FDA is responsible for ensuring that food packaging chemicals like BPA are safe. In the case of BPA, the agency has deemed the chemical safe even though its own exposure estimates for infants exceed doses shown to permanently harm the developing male reproductive system.

Of all foods tested, chicken soup, infant formula, and ravioli had BPA levels of highest concern. Just one to three servings of foods with these concentrations could expose a woman or child to BPA at levels that caused serious adverse effects in animal tests.   There are some ways to reduce your exposure to BPA in canned goods and make good choices at the grocery store. 

1. Avoid canned tomato sauce because the acidity in the tomatoes causes the chemical to leach from the lining of the can.  Better to choose tomato sauce in a glass jar. 
2. Choose fresh or frozen veggies instead of canned.  Not only will they be BPA free but they have better nutritional content over veggie that have been through the canning process.
3. Canned soda and juice often contain BPA.  Don’t drink soda because its bad for your health anyway!  Choose juice in plastic or glass bottles to be safe.
4. Use powdered infant formula instead of liquid formula.   Liquid formula can test 8 to 20 times higher than powdered because its more concentrated and not diluted by water. 

This doesnt mean you have to give up all your canned items, just use them in moderation and avoid your children eating them regularly since they are more suseptable to toxicity.  As we usually find its best to eat fresh organic food over any type of food that has been processed.  For more info on this testing please visit www.ewg.org

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The Kid-Safe Chemicals Act

Here is a bill that I think all parents need to support and be informed about.  The Kid-Safe Chemicals Act is trying to overhaul the nations chemical regulatory laws.  The Toxic Substances Control Act, first passed in 1976, has never been amended to date.  This act declared 62,000 chemicals “safe” with little or no data to support this policy.  Since that time another 20,000 chemicals have been put into commerce in the USA, also with little or no data to support their safety. 

The human race is now polluted with hundreds of industrial chemicals with little understanding of the consequences on our bodies.  Babies are born pre-polluted with as many as 300 chemicals already in their bodies when they enter the world!  Its no wonder that in recent years pollution and toxins have been linked to increasing Cancers, Autism, ADHD, Infertility, and Birth Defects just to name a few.  But even with mounting evidence of a link between toxins and diseases on the rise, our government has almost no authority to protect people from these chemicals on the market. 

Here are some things to think about regarding chemicals and our childrens health:

• The USA has the highest cancer rates in the world.  One in every three women and one in every two men will develop cancer in their lifetime. 
• One in six children have a developmental disorder.  The EWG found that 242 chemicals can be linked to brain and nervous system damage.  One in every 150 children is autistic.  One in 15 kids is diagnosed with ADHD.
• Childhood asthma has doubled in past 20 years.  Auto-immune diseases occur in at least 5-8% of the population.  Type 1 diabetes in children is increasing 5% every year.
• One in every 8 babies is premature.  EWG has identified 237 chemicals linked to birth defects.  One in 125 baby boys have reproductive deformities. 
• Infertility is on the rise.  One in ten US couples is infertile.  Girls are entering puberty earlier than ever before.

The campaign to pass the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act will encompass the following items:

• requires that industrial chemicals be safe for infants and children
• requires that new chemicals be safety tested before sold
• requires chemical manufacturers to test and prove that the 62,000 chemicals already on the market be tested for safety in order for them to remain in commerce
• requires EPA to review chemicals that are found in people to be on an expedited schedule
• requires monitoring and regular updates of health and safety data
• provides incentives for manufacturers to further reduce health hazards
• requires EPA to promote alternatives to animal testing
• requires information be publicly available

What is not to love about this bill?  Through the kid-safe chemicals act we can give our children a safer and healthier future.  Thanks to the Environmental Working Group for pushing to pass this bill and all parents should sign the petition at the link below. 

To view Kid Safe House Bill 6100 http://www.ewg.org/files/Kid-Safe-HR6100.pdf

To view Kid Safe Senate Bill 3040  http://www.ewg.org/files/Kid-Safe-S3040.pdf

To send a letter to your congressman asking them to support this bill http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/642/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24973

 

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Mercury and High Fructose Corn Syrup

As if there werent enough things that have toxic chemicals in them now it seems that high fructose corn syrup is one more to add to the list.  Now I’m sure many of us try to avoid this anyway seeing that we know sugar isnt that healthy for us but you many not even realize how many foods contain this.  Many condiments, salad dressings, cereals, yogurts, lunch meats, and prepared breads and baked goods contain hfcs as well as sodas and sweets that you might expect.  Aside from healthy eating in general it has now been proven that hfcs tests positive for mercury! 

In a study published by Environmental Health, researchers found that almost half the samples of hfcs had detectable levels of mercury.  Another study found that one in three of 55 brand name foods contained mercury where hfcs is the first or second ingredient.  Mercury in all its forms is toxic and considering how much hfcs some children and teens may be ingesting it could be a significant amount to consider.  The average person takes in about 12 teaspoons of hfcs per day but many teens and consumers may ingest up to 80% more than the average person.

Have you seen the new commercials for hfcs now from the corn refiners association?  They are trying to make it seem that hfcs is just the same as sugar and in moderation its just fine because its made from corn.  Funny how there is no mention of mercury in the process!  The use of mercury containing caustic soda in the process to make hfcs is where the contamination occurs.  The refiners association is quick to say that there are now mercury free versions of this process but the truth is that there are four major plants that still use the older technology and produce hfcs with caustic soda. 

Once again it seems that the FDA is no where to be found when it comes to dangers in our foods.  If there are mercury free alternatives shouldnt there be a mandate that hfcs producers must use these methods?  There is no way to tell which version of hfcs is in products so you wont be able to tell if yours is the contaminated version or not so according to this research you have a 50/50 chance of getting mercury in your food. 

We all know that eating alot of sugar and processed food is not a healthy way to eat but now this is just one more reason to watch what your kids are eating and drinking.  So many “juice” drinks contain hfcs so its important to pay attention to what your buying in the grocery store for your family.  If possible cut down on your consumption of prepared and processed foods and opt for natural ingredients that you can put together yourself. 

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Radioactive Countertops?

The EPA has recently reported an increase in calls regarding granite countertops emitting high levels of radiation. American’s love of granite countertops has created a market for granite from all over the world and a surprising number of these can contain uranium and give off radiation and radon. According to the EPA, a normal person is exposed to 360 millirem of radiation per year from both natural and industrial sources. Yet some granite has been found to emit this much radiation in just a few months if you spend just two hours per day in close range to the countertops!

Many say that not all granite is unsafe and for years it has been reported that granite contains low levels of radiation that are insignificant. But I have to say how silly is it that anyone can even claim there is a “SAFE” level of radiation for people? Have we become so complacant with chemicals and toxins in our environment that even our goverment agencies like the EPA try to tell us that there is an acceptable level? And as with many toxins I then would ask what is the risk to our children being exposed to possible radiation levels of this type?

Aside from all this controversy is the issue that granite is not eco-friendly. Its not renewable and cant be easily reused. Many sealers contain VOC’s that are harmful just like in paint. For more eco-friendly alternatives you can take a look at the website www.getwithgreen.com and they have a list of all the countertop materials with pros, cons, and eco-rating.

If you are concerned about granite countertops in your home you can contact the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technicians at aarst.org. If you have young children or are pregnant I would strongly urge you to think about this just in case. You want to make sure that the heart of your home isnt making your family sick from toxins.

 

Pregnancy without toxins

Pregnant and green, no, I’m not talking morning sickness!  If you are pregnant or going to become pregnant then there are a few things you should consider in order to reduce your exposure to chemicals and possible birth defects to your baby.  As I am now pregnant with baby #2 my motto is you can never be too careful.  Research as much as you can and take time to think about the everyday things you do and how they might affect your baby.   Here are a few things to consider:

• Organic Foods:  Of course eating healthy is the first step along with a good prenatal vitamin.  But you not only want to think about healthy food choices but also how many chemicals, hormones, and steroids your taking in each day.  Its very important to eat organic as much as possible with meat, dairy, and produce in order to limit your exposure to chemicals and pesticides in the food.  Choose  fruits and veggies that are organic especially for the ones that are high in pesticides.  Try to eat organic milk, cheese, eggs and yogurt for calcium and if you can’t find organic meat then try to get hormone and antibiotic free.  This will help lower your baby’s chances of being resistance to antibiotics which is becoming more prevalent in our children these days.  Also you want to eat brown rice and whole wheat bread over the “white” varieties which use chemicals to bleach the flour and strip the food of all the nutrients it once had.   Avoid heating up food in plastic containers to avoid chemicals leaching into your foods. 
• Renovate your home:  The news of a little bundle of joy makes almost everyone I know want to change their home around and redecorate.  Its easy to get caught up in decorating the nursery with cute and cuddly things!  But really you don’t want to do any major remodeling in your home at this point.  Of course if your in an older home you could risk exposure to lead paint, mold, and a slew of other chemicals if you go taking down walls or ripping up carpet.  Just the same if you put new carpet down or vinyl flooring it can release chemicals which over long term could be harmful to the baby.  If you need to put new carpet down consider a natural alternative carpet such as wool which is non toxic.    If you want to freshen up the paint in the nursery let the hubby do it when you are not home and use the new VOC free paints that are available.  I have used the Freshaire brand and there is absolutely no smell or chemicals to worry about.   
• Pesticides:  If its summer when your pregnant try to avoid lawns that are treated with chemicals and pesticides.  Parks and playgrounds are targets for these so they have a well maintained “fresh” look.  You can call your town office to find out what they use and when they spray.  Of course if you have a pest problem in the home you want to avoid spraying any bug sprays in the home.  If you absolutely must then again have the hubbie do it when you are going to be out of the home for a long period of time and open all the windows. 
• Arsenic:  Most people think of this as a poison used in a murder mystery.  But its actually quite easy to be exposed to arsenic because it can leach out of pressure treated wood.  You want to avoid touching outdoor wood structures such as picnic tables, child play structures, and decks.  Make sure you dont walk barefoot on them and keep food out of contact just in case.
• Lead:  Most of us think about lead in paint but really you can be exposed to this in crystal glassware, antique ceramics, and even scented candle wicks.  If you are unsure you can buy a lead test kit or probably easier just avoid eating and drinking out of these items for now.
• Clean air:  The EPA says there is more pollution indoors than outside many times.  Open up the windows and let some fresh air in whenever possible.  Keep house plants around in each room which act as a natural filter.  Make sure that filters in air conditioners and furnaces are cleaned regularly. 
• Cleaners:  While you want your home to be clean and free of germs for the little one you want to avoid any harsh cleaners that contain several chemicals that can be harmful if inhaled.  Try using natural alternatives such as white vinegar and baking soda to clean the house.  They are cheaper, smell better, and do just as good of a job.  I promise you will be surprised!
• Baby Registry:  This is one of the most fun parts of being pregnant.  Its like shopping for free and there are so many great choices these days for the nursery.  Take the time to find out what eco products your baby can benefit from.  If your on a fixed budget then consider buying organic cotton pj’s, onsies, and blankets for baby which will be closer to his skin.  If you can afford it then look into all the great sheets, mattresses, and cribs that are eco-friendly.  Choose baby bottles that are glass (my favorite) or BPA free plastic to avoid any chemicals leaching into the baby’s formula.   Look for BPA pacifiers as well and toys that are eco-friendly and free of chemicals. 

Most of all enjoy your pregnancy and the anticipation of your babies arrival.  Take time to research things now because once the baby is here chances are you will have little free time!  Pass this along to all the mommies to be you know! 

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Gardasil Vaccine: Is it safe?

The National Vaccine Information Center reported that there were 385 reports in the second half of 2006 made to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) reporting young girls having fainted, collapsed and experiencing seizures as well as symptoms of tingling, numbness, fever, nausea, headache, and loss of sensation in the limbs from Gardasil.  There has been reports of facial paralysis and Guillian-Barre Syndrome as well.  According to the National Vaccine Information Center Merck only studied Gardasil in fewer than 1200 girls under age 16 in trials and they were not studied in combination with other vaccines the children may have had. 

Aside from that there is question as to if the vaccine is even effective as it claims.  There were reports of girls contracting HPV and genital warts after receiving the vaccine, but it is unknown if they were possibly infected prior to the vaccination.  There are more than 15 types of HPV associated with cervical cancer but Gardasil only contains two of those types.  You may want to consider if its worth having your teenage daughter vaccinated just yet.  If they do receive the vaccine monitor them closely for 24 hours for any reactions. 

For more info on reporting a reaction or a copy of the NVIC’s report on Gardasil please visit www.nvic.org

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Pesticide Dangers to Children

As I do more and more research I am amazed (not in a good way) and concerned about how vulnerable our children are to the world we live in.  We don’t even realize how many toxic chemicals our precious babies are exposed to during the first years of life and how the choices we make now can dictate the health they will have for years to come.  Try as we may to want to do everything right for them it could be the everyday things that we don’t even think about that could be harmful.  I feel naive that I never thought about toxic chemicals in my home and food before now and think about how many parents never realize how much their children can be harmed just by the pesticides they use on their lawns or the insecticides they use in their homes.  I am a cancer survivor having had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 25, and I still didn’t make the connections until recently. 

I then realized that even if a parent is aware of these risks and takes action at home to prevent the use of toxins around their children; they may not realize sending their kids to school can expose them to just as many chemicals.  Schools regularly use insecticides inside the building to manage pests, use pesticides outside in play areas, and may even use pressure treated wood for play structures which contains arscenic that can leach to the surface.  And all of these have been shown in studies to elevate the risk of cancer especially in young developing children.  

Here are some facts to consider:

• According to EPA’s Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment, children receive 50% of their lifetime cancer risks in the first two years of life
• Children with brain cancer are more likely to have been exposed to insecticides in the home
• A study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute indicates that household and garden pesticide use can increase the risk of childhood leukemia as much as seven-fold
• Health effects of 48 commonly used pesticides in schools: 22 are probable or possible carcinogens, 26 have been shown to cause reproductive effects, 31 damage the nervous system, 31 injure the liver or kidney, 41 are sensitizers or irritants, and 16 can cause birth defects
• US EPA and Dow AgroSciences recently agreed to phase-out chlorpyrifos, one of the most commonly used insecticides in schools, because of its high risks to children, after allowing it to be used in schools and homes for the past 30 years

The rate of childhood cancer is increasing approximately 1% on average per year.  This is an unacceptable rate especially if we consider that some of it may be preventable with education.  Many parents still have the attitude that “we survived without helmets and car seats and we lived” and “why stress over everything, there is enough to worry about already with the world”.  Well I agree we all have too much stress already and all you have to do is watch the evening news to become overwhelmed and depressed.  And yes our generation had very few safety restrictions and most of us turned out ok…but I already know four people under the age of 35 that have had cancer and three that have auto-immune diseases just in my small group of friends so did we really turn out ok?  Can we really say for sure that eating foods laced with pesticides and hormones, playing around lawns treated with chemicals, and all the other things we were exposed to without a second thought really haven’t made a difference?  I think that ignoring these warnings are neglectful to our families…no one ever said parenting was easy right? 

So what can we do to protect our kids?  Well remember that government standards for regulating environmental hazards are sometimes inadequate, at best a bare minimum, and could be a threat to your families health.  In short I wouldn’t trust the government to tell us if something is safe for our kids because they have been wrong many times before and have special interests of their own.  So you have to take the initiative to look at what might be harmful in your home and research products that you buy. 

Eliminate all obvious causes of toxins inside and outside of the home including pesticides, insecticides, molds, and pvc plastics especially those that would be heated outside in the direct sun.  If you have a pest problem there are non toxic ways to manage them that you can try prior to using chemicals.  These would include removing sources of food and water and destroying possible shelters or breeding sites such as litter or plant debris.  For more info on natural ways to control pests visit http://www.beyondpesticides.org/alternatives/factsheets/index.htm and you can search their information by pest!  Avoid pressure treated lumber that isn’t sealed if its an area that children will play in and touch.  At school become involved and find out what pesticides are being used on lawns and in the buildings to manage pests.  Also don’t use mosquito sprays that contain deet for your children as it is a pesticide and will be absorbed through the skin.  Instead try a natural product like citronella, lemon eucalyptus, and rosemary oils. 

Maybe we don’t need to have the greenest lawn on the block especially if our children’s health is at risk.  I love living in the country where my lawn can be “rustic” and natural the way its supposed to be.  I know that my child will encounter many risks along his journey through life but at least toxic chemicals in his yard won’t be one of them.  I hope that all the organic food and lowering his exposure to toxic chemicals will ensure him a healthier and happier life for years to come.

facts from BEYOND PESTICIDES at www.beyondpesticides.org

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Should we vaccinate our babies?

There are many things to consider regarding the vaccine controversy.  Many have claimed that the ever increasing vaccination schedule is part of the reason childhood illnesses are rising at alarming rates.  In the 1980’s more vaccines were given earlier in infancy and combined together rather than as separate vaccines.  Many feel that this combination plus using mercury based preservatives contributed to the increase of diseases such as autism and ADD.  

Statistics show that the cases of people in the US having diseases such as mumps, measles, polio, ect… has dropped dramatically since the 1960’s.  It went from hundreds of thousands of cases per year to under 50 cases in current years, and those few cases were mostly from foreign travelers that brought it here to the US.  Almost eliminating once epidemic diseases in the US is certainly a benefit and one that should not be taken lightly.  Polio used to cripple thousands of children a year and almost everyone used to get measles prior to vaccinations.  We certainly don’t want to go back to having what could be preventable diseases.   

I am not anti-vaccine by any means but my issue with them is that there is absolutely no reason that they should contain any toxic chemicals or mercury based preservatives.  The drug companies should be held accountable for what they are giving our kids and we as parents shouldn’t have to choose between protection of diseases or possibly causing harm to our children. 

So what is in a vaccine that makes it so bad?  Vaccines are cultured in animal tissues and therefore the body is encountering foreign animal proteins from the vaccine.  This would only normally occur in our digestive system so when it’s injected into our blood stream these proteins can have the potential to wreak havoc on the body.  The second concern about the animal tissue is that its possible for the vaccine to have unwanted animal viruses mixed in. 

As if this wasn’t enough vaccines can contain dangerous chemicals used to preserve them.  This is only done because of the drug companies trying to be cost effective.  Since doctors have vials of multi-dose vaccines they have to contain a preservative so they don’t become contaminated with bacteria.  I don’t know about you but I would prefer to pay more and know that the vaccine my son is receiving is safe of toxic preservatives like mercury based substance, acetone and formaldehyde.  Many of these chemicals are neurotoxic and lead to a whole range of other health issues such as autism, ADD, and other developmental problems.  These toxins are built up over time and some children are not able to rid their bodies of them. 

According to the US Dept of Health and Human Services, none of the routine vaccines given to children in 2008 contain thimerosal (mercury based preservative) except the flu shot.  Funny that my pediatrician never mentioned any risks when they asked me about my son having the flu shot, but thankfully since he is home with me I declined him getting it.  If you look closer the truth is actually that there are “trace” levels of thimerosal in many of the vaccines but they consider this not enough to warrant a warning of any sort to the parents.  The question then becomes when combining all these vaccines are children subjected to higher levels of mercury than they should be?  I have read many articles by parents that had bright happy children one day and after receiving their vaccine the next day were staring at a wall unable to speak.  The doctors will say there is no conclusive evidence of this but they are often basing this on scientifically flawed data that is given to them by the pharmaceutical industries.  Even though most vaccines may not contain thimerosal, many still contain formaldehyde which is a known carcinogen. 

The government sticks by their claims that there is no conclusive evidence that thimerosal contributed to autism or any other developmental problems, but in recent years they have worked to phase out the use of thimerosal in routine vaccines.  Why if there was no evidence are they removing this substance from vaccines?  I’m sure we will never hear the real answer to that question…they claim its just a precautionary measure. 

I am now facing this decision to continue to vaccinate my son since learning all this information.  Why am I working so hard to give him all organic foods if I am just going to be forced to inject him with toxic chemicals?  In our state he will be unable to attend public school if we don’t get him vaccinated.  I will write more to let you know what I decide to do but as of now I am going to discuss a delayed vaccination schedule with my pediatrician and see what he thinks.   As always keep your family safe!

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