No Wonder Babies Are Always Sick!

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I think every mother-to-be should take a look at this video, posted elsewhere by @ddjd


View: https://twitter.com/SBakerMD/status/1702434038076842241?t=5cT6hTRztJzVpgXxknAukg&s=19

 

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This funny, but eye opening video was posted elsewhere by @David PS


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8lgZxYxpC8

 

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“Trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitors are found in most grain-containing products, including cereals, porridge, breads and even baby foods. They seem to be degraded well by heat processing and cooking but can still cause problems like mineral deficiencies for young infants, children and anyone with reduced pancreatic function.”

10 Antinutrients to Get Out of Your Diet Immediately - Dr. Axe

Antinutrients are natural or synthetic compounds found in a variety of foods – especially grains, beans, legumes and nuts

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“Genetically modified zucchini contains a toxic protein that helps make it more resistant to insects. This introduced insecticide, has recently been found in human blood, including that of pregnant women and fetuses. This indicates that some of the insecticide is making its way into our bodies rather than being broken down and excreted.”

Top 10 Most Common GMO Foods - Cornucopia Institute

EatDrinkBetter.com By Chris Keenan Genetically modified organisms, such as plants and livestock are already found in our supermarkets. GM plants are much

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“Many babies are being given milk substitutes (health food drinks) made from soy or rice, with terrible consequences. The same products used by adults have less disastrous effects in the short term, but are still likely to contribute to degeneration and dementia.” -Ray Peat

 

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“Exercise lowers the level of thyroid hormones, partly by accelerating their breakdown. The stress of winter appears to do the same thing, and most people (and animals) need much more thyroid in the winter than they do in the summer. Exercise lowers human (and some animals’) fertility, and winter lowers animals’ fertility. I think human fertility, as indicated by sperm count, for example, is likely to be lower in winter.” -Ray Peat

 

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“There is obviously some controversy about whether newborn calves should be vaccinated (Cook et al. 2003). It is thought that the process of the calf mounting an immune response to a vaccine requires energy that could better be used to fight off disease and gain weight and the response could actually be detrimental to the early health of that calf.”

Colostrum Antibodies, Egg Antibodies and Monoclonal Antibodies Providing Passive Immunity for Animals

Passive immunity can be provided to animals by several sources of antibodies including from colostrum, avian eggs, and monoclonal sources. These antibodies have been shown protect production and companion animals from a number of pathogens. This chapter reviews the...

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“Lead was found in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, which are sold nationally at multiple retailers, including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree, the FDA said.”


“Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, as well as learning, hearing, speech and behavior problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionsaid.

“Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to negatively affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement,” the CDC said.”

WanaBana fruit pouches found to have lead, FDA warns parents | CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning parents against buying a brand of fruit puree pouches for their children because they may have contain high levels of lead, the agency said.

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The short video in this link is worth watching. I found the commenters at the bottom worth reading too, about supplementing zinc….

“In other words, people who suffer from anxiety have way too much copper in their bodies, and not enough zinc.”

This Mineral Is Probably Making Your Chronic Stress and Anxiety Worse — Optimal Living Dynamics

I suffered from anxiety for years. It runs in my family. Many of my cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents suffer from anxiety and depression and have relied on alcohol , nicotine, and anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication to manage it. I didn’t want to go down that path, s

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Lead and glysophate in fast food, and cadmium a thousand times higher than allowed in our drinking water is shocking. I knew fast food was bad, but the list of bad just keeps getting worse. This was posted by @David PS elsewhere…


View: https://twitter.com/i/status/1721199396434411585

 

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“An excess of tryptophan early in life, stress, or malnutrition, activates the system for converting tryptophan into serotonin, and that tendency persists into adulthood, modifying pituitary function, and increasing the incidence of pituitary and other cancers.“ Ray Peat

 

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“A long, hot shower can be dangerous. The toxic chemicals are inhaled in high concentrations." from: Bottom Line; Dr. John Andelman, PhD. Books

"Avoiding contact with chlorinated water is of the utmost importance. This includes bathing water and drinking water. Chlorine kills bacteria, friendly and unfriendly, in the intestines. it can be absorbed through the skin. I recommend installing a shower filter to remove Chlorine." -from: Patient, Heal Thyself; Jordan S. Rubin, N.MD., PhD.

Asthma and Bronchitis Has Increased Dramatically
In the last 20 years asthma and bronchitis has increased 300%, especially in children. Researchers feel this is due to breathing chlorine gas, or chloroform. Note what Dr. Lance Wallace of the United States Environmental Protection Agency said about this, “ Showering is suspected as the primary cause of elevated levels of chloroform in nearly every home because of chlorine in the water.”’

Chlorine Is A Basic Cause For Atherosclerosis And Heart Disease

Chlorine -“A Crippler and Killer” Charlie Skeen, C.N.C Throughout the United States and Canada and other countries, chlorine is commonly used to kill disease-causing organisms in the water that come from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs which are used by millions of people everyday for drinking...

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“Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives As Ingredients Of Baby Wipes​

Unfortunately, if you are trying to avoid formaldehyde, one of the hidden ingredients, you won’t find it listed as an ingredient. Instead, watch out for these:

• Diazolidinyl Urea
• DMDM Hydantoin
• Imidazolidinyl Urea
• Quaternium-15
• Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
• 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (Bronopol)
• Polyoxymethylene Urea
• 5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3 Dioxane
• Methenamine
• Glyoxal

The Good And The Bad News About Formaldehyde In Wet Wipes​

When I first surveyed the baby wipes industry in 2013, two brands – Kirkland Signature™ Baby Wipes and 365 Everyday Value® Wipes – contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.”

Hidden Ingredients in Best Baby Wipes: How to Escape the Trap

The US law requires that manufacturers disclose most ingredients in baby wipes. In practice, there are often hidden ingredients in baby wipes. Even the best baby wipes can have flaws. To stay away ...

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“1,4-Dioxane​

1, 4 Dioxane is another unintentional, yet still dangerous ingredient in many baby wipes.
Manufacturers use a process called ethoxylation to make their harsh raw materials less irritating to your baby's skin. However, 1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of that process that tends to stick around on the baby wipes.
Numerous health agencies have named 1,4-dioxane as a likely or possible carcinogen. It can also be a skin irritant.
To find baby wipes that won't contain 1,4-dioxane, avoid products that list any of these ingredients on their labels:

• Potassium Laureth Phosphate
• Polysorbate 20
• Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
• Ceteareth-20
• PEG-75 Lanolin

The names might not be easy to remember, but it's important to keep an eye out.

Phthalates​

If you've been researching hidden ingredients and chemical dangers, you may have heard about phthalates. Like BPA, phthalates are present in many plastic bottles and can degrade into the beverages people drink.
When it comes to baby wipes, phthalates are common in the fragrances many manufacturers use. Phthalates are known hormone disruptors and have been shown to cause damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs, and reproductive system. They have even been banned in all cosmetics in the European Union.”

Are Baby Wipes Toxic? Here Are the Hidden Ingredients in Baby Wipes

Baby wipes are an easy way to wipe off your baby's cute little bum. But baby wipes can contain hidden ingredients. Are baby wipes toxic? Learn more here. If you're a parent today, it's easy to live in a world of semi-paranoia. As we learn more about the potential dangers of some of the chemicals...

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“But now, according to a paper just publishedin Environmental Science & Technology Letters there’s even more reason to be concerned: All of that toilet paper, including major brands sold around the world, turn out to be yet another source of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Also known as “forever chemicals,” these ubiquitous manufacturing chemicals have been linked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a range of health ills, including, decreased fertility, hypertension in pregnant people, increased risk of certain cancers, developmental delays in children, low birthweight, hormonal irregularities, elevated cholesterol, reduced effectiveness of the immune system—leading to decreased efficacy of vaccines—and more.”

Now We Need to Worry About Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Toilet Paper Too

A new global study finds harmful PFAS chemicals in toilet paper and sewage

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“For this consumer study, Mamavation sent 65 diapers & similar accessories marketed for children from 40 brands to an EPA-certified laboratory looking for indications of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.” Here’s what we found:

• 23% of total diaper products tested had indications of PFAS “forever chemicals.” 15 detections from 65 diapers and cloth diaper accessories marketed to children had organic fluorine above 10 parts per million (ppm) according to our lab,
• Broken down by category, 17% of disposable diapers tested had indications of PFAS. Specifically, 6 out of 35 disposable diapers had detectable levels of organic fluorine above 10 ppm.
• 30% of reusable cloth diapers & accessories had indications of PFAS “forever chemicals.” Specifically, 9 out of 30 reusable cloth diapers and accessories had detectable levels of organic fluorine above 10 ppm.
• According to our lab, two OEKO-TEX-certified brands had indications of PFAS “forever chemicals.” These brands were marketed as “non-toxic” “safe from harmful substances” and “safe for baby and the Planet.”
• Ranges of organic fluorine, a marker of PFAS, were from 10 ppm to 323 ppm.
• Both the inside and outside of the diapers were tested at the lab.“

Disposable & Cloth Diapers Tested For Indications of PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

Are you concerned about PFAS "forever chemicals" contamination inside diapers? Mamavation sent popular brands to the lab to find out.

www.mamavation.com

 

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Phthalates Are More Problematic For Children, Especially Boys​

Phthalates are bad for everyone’s hormones, but scientists have recently found them to be more problematic for boys than girls. An article published in the Journal of Neurotoxicology investigated whether exposure to phthalates during pregnancy could affect the emotional and behavioral development of two-year-old children. The answer was a resounding YES, but those effects were observable for boys and not for girls at that age.

What types of issues did all these studies on human children observe?

• Shortened Anogenital Distance (AGD) — This is the skin between the anus and the base of the penis. Earlier studies have shown that the AGD is twice in boys as it is in girls, which is because of the high rates of the hormone testosterone. This AGD difference is not as pronounced in little boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
• Undescended Testicles — Children exposed to higher amounts of phthalates in utero are more likely to have undescended testicles.
• Changing Masculinazation — This is best described by Dr. Fred Vom Saal as an aversion to “rough and tumble” play or reduced aggression.
• Scored Lower in Personal & Social Development — These skills would include the ability to interact and communicate with others and they are worse among boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
• Emotional Discomfort — This is where scientists looked at scales of emotional reactivity, anxiety, and depression and found those to be higher among children exposed to higher rates of phthalates in utero.

These products had phthalate levels above 100 ppb. There were many products that far exceeded 1000 ppb in the oil category. We’ve marked those products with a *.

Cheese Powder in Mac & Cheese​

• Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar — Total plasticizer = 705 ppb, Total phthalate = 201 ppb, Total non-phthalate plastizer = 503.90 ppb
• Besler Macaroni & Cheese Dinner— Total plasticizer = 129 ppb, total phthalate = 129 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
• Cordelio Macaroni & Cheese Dinner — Total plasticizer = 158 ppb,Total phthalate = 135 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = 22.52 ppb

Infant Formula​

• Enfamil Infant Formula Milk Based Powder with Iron — Total plasticizer = 367 ppb, Total phthalate = 101 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 256.67 ppb
• Similac Advance Milk-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron— Total plasticizer = 294 ppb, Total phthalate = 150 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 143.96 ppb

Milk (Boxed & Fresh)​

• No milk products were above 100 ppb.

Oils​

We marked the brands that had over 1,000 ppb with an * so you could find them easily.“

Shocking Study Finds Phthalates in Organic Dairy Products & Oils -- Guide

A shocking study found phthalates in organic dairy and oils, some of which marketed specifically to children. Mamavation investigates.

www.mamavation.com

 

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“By inducing inflammation in pregnant mice, the researchers were able to produce a group of newborns with altered brain development that were protected against this early life memory loss.

Inflammatory responses like this during pregnancy are known to contribute to autism development in both humans and mice, so their results suggest that, at least in mice, autism-like brain states can effectively safeguard against childhood amnesia.”

Lost childhood memories can be restored using light, scientists discover

"The first results were very surprising," study author Tomas Ryan told Newsweek.

www.newsweek.com

 

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“Can I take vitamin A supplement while using retinol?


Retinoids: These medications are a synthetic form of vitamin A and are sometimes prescribed in high doses. People who take retinoids should not take additional vitamin A supplements. In addition, these drugs can cause severe birth defects.”

Vitamin A (Retinol) Information | Mount Sinai - New York

Learn about Vitamin A (Retinol) or find a doctor at Mount Sinai Health System.

www.mountsinai.org

 

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@haidut said this in the thread below…

“…and the hospital staff, especially the night shift, tried really hard to take the baby away from us. Saying things like "but but but, just give it to us in the nursing station so you can have a decent night of sleep" or "but but but you can't be present in the room for the 24 hour examination of the baby as the doctors there discuss the health issues of other babies and that is private information", or "but but but you are not allowed to refuse procedure X, it is mandated by law" (not it wasn't/isn't), or "but but but the baby must eat formula in addition to breastmilk, otherwise it will be malnourished and that is child abuse", or "but but but the Hep B vaccine must be given NOW since the baby may need surgery before you get discharged" (really!? despite the baby being declared healthy!). I remember there were other dirty tricks they tried to pull but at this point I would rather leave this behind...Guess what they were doing in the examination room where I went with my son for the 24-hour checkup? Vaccinating, taking DNA samples, drawing blood, even X-rays, etc and when I asked "did you get consent from the parents about this" they all got really nervous and started looking around saying "but but but no need for consent. the consent was given when they got admitted to the hospital". In other words, yes, there was a nefarious reason to whisk those babies away and it was to avoid having to ask for consent each time, to explain each procedure to the parents, and be faced with a potential "nightmare" parent like me asking annoying questions or, worse, saying NO to whatever monstrosity they tried to do to a child.
Bottom line - from the moment your baby is born (and even before that, in regards to things they do to pregnant women), you are his/her only protection against a medical world of pure soullessness that sees the parents as nothing more than milk cows (for the insurance) and the baby as a specimen to be harvested and experimented on. But once you push back, especially if you use medical terms here and there or offer to show studies on PubMed, they usually immediately back off and only bring this up "by accident" in casual conversations asking thing like "are you a doctor?" or "how do you know this stuff? doesn't it make you depressed to know all these bad things about how ineffective/dangerous medicine is? we sure don't want to know them"
Anyways, you get the idea. If you have a child, you better be ready to have his/her back 24x7...and you should be the most vigilant precisely around "trusted" people like doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, etc.
Btw, the delivery doctors and nurses were great and very professional. It was the hospital "staff" (whose goal is pure profit and data gathering) afterwards that handles the postnatal care that was quite psychopathic and cunning, and treating everybody like cattle.”

CDC Childhood vaccination schedule VS none at all

Let’s say someone is about to have a baby here in 2022, in USA. Assume the baby is 100% healthy. What’s everyone’s opinion on childhood vaccination? I’m talking about what’s recommended in the CDC’s childhood immunization schedule. PDF link below. Is it better to do some of the vaccines? All of...

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