Feeding Your Infant

This file is for the newborn-1+ years old. Breastmilk is the most natural option for all babies, our bodies produce the exact nutrition our child needs. However, some need a reference source for alternative options for their infants so this is our list of recommendations. This will first go over concerns of possible low milk supply, the option of relactaion if your child has not been nursing, and then covers homemade formula and organic options. Exclusively breastfeeding or offering an alternative (breastmilk/homemade formula/organic formula) is recommended until 6 months of age, with the main nutrition focus remaining on these until 1 year of age.

I Don't Make Enough Milk

First, if you think you do not produce enough milk for your child, please reference these sources. If you have been told this by a pediatrician, please note they receive ZERO breastfeeding education! Also consider tongue or lip ties may be to blame if baby is not gaining much.

• Seek out an IBCLC or Certified Lactation Consultant. They ARE educated in how the body works to produce breastmilk and will better be able to help you towards your breastfeeding goals.
• Make sure you are using the WHO growth charts for your child since they are based off the breastfeeding child. There are charts for boys and girls, so use the correct chart for your child. You will want to track that your child is growing on their individual growth curve.
  BOYS, birth to 6 months: http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/cht_wfa_boys_p_0_6.pdf
  GIRLS, birth to 6 months: http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/cht_wfa_girls_p_0_6.pdf
• Newborn growth information for the breastfed baby: http://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/enough-milk/
• 6+ weeks growth information for the breastfed baby: http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/enoughmilk-older/
• Average weight gain for breastfed baby: http://kellymom.com/bf/normal/weight-gain/
• How milk production works: http://kellymom.com/hot-topics/milkproduction/
• Increasing low milk supply: http://kellymom.com/hot-topics/low-supply/
• Increasing milk supply: https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/breastfeeding/faqs/increasing-milk-supply
• Power pumping: http://www.lowmilksupply.org/powerpumping.shtml
• Checking for Ties: https://www.mommypotamus.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-diagnosing-tongue-ties/

Not currently nursing? Relactation is an Option!

Getting milk production back after a period of not nursing is very possible for most women. It can take around a month to be producing enough for your child. If this is something you are interested in check out the links below. If baby will latch, start supplementing at the breast using a Supplemental Nursing System. This will help your body start to produce milk again. If baby will not latch, use a pump to build your milk production and then you can work to get baby back to breast.

• How milk production works: http://kellymom.com/hot-topics/milkproduction/
• Supplemental Nursing System: http://www.lowmilksupply.org/abs.shtml
• Back to Breastfeeding: http://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/nb-challenges/back-to-breast/
• Relactation: http://theleakyboob.com/2011/12/your-guide-to-relactation/
• Relactation: http://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/relactation/
• Relactation: https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/articles/relactation-and-adoptive-nursing

Donated Breastmilk!

Consider finding a breastmilk donor for your baby if the above options will not work for you. Local breastfeeding groups or natural parenting groups are your best option for full time donors. These are the mothers who will be providing milk for your baby on a regular/weekly basis. It would be ideal to find a mother whose baby is the same age or a little older than your baby so the nutritional needs are similar to your child. You can also find one time milk donations through sites such as Eats on Feets or Human Milk 4 Human Babies. Both of these have individual pages here on Facebook for all of the U.S. States, and most of the Canadian Provinces. When looking for a donor, only make 'transactions' that feel right to you. They should NOT charge you for the milk! You should consider offering replacement breastmilk storage bags for the ones they used for the milk they give you. Ask any and all questions you need to so you are comfortable receiving milk from someone you don't know. In general, someone taking their time to pump milk to donate will not have ill intentions. Reference the link for questions to ask potential donors:

• Questions to ask Donors: http://www.eatsonfeetsresources.org/?page_id=97
• How much to give baby: http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc
• Paced Bottle Feeding: https://www.mamanatural.com/paced-bottle-feeding/

Homemade Formula
This would be the next option under donated breastmilk. If breastmilk donors are hard to find, this would be a great alternative. Raw Goats Milk is the closest to human's milk in terms of nutrition for infants. It is also easier on the stomach and easier for babies to digest. Babies with dairy allergies or sensitivities are often able to digest Goats milk with no issues. There are many recipes online. We recommend the Weston A. Price recipes for Infant Formula, linked below:

• Formula Recipes: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/formula-homemade-baby-formula/
• Goats milk vs Cows milk: https://www.mtcapra.com/benefits-of-goat-milk-vs-cow-milk/
• Human/Cows/Goat milk comparison: http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_infant_nutrition/breastfeeding_milks.html
• FAQ on Goats Milk Formula: http://www.mtcapra.com/goat-milk-infant-formula-frequently-asked-questions/

Organic Formula

Its probably best to avoid Similac and Gerber formula's, organic or otherwise, but if you are unable to find other options, those will do in a pinch. Options to research: Natures Only, Holle, HIPP Organic Formula, Baby's Only Organic Formula, Earths Best. Some offer organic versions for sensitive babies. Before choosing an organic formula, read the links below. Not all organic formula's are created equal, you will want to get what you are paying for! The UK formula's are held to a higher standard (Holle and HIPP) than the U.S. formula's so look into those first, if you can. Those often have to be bought online and you will want to leave enough time for it to be shipped from the country you purchase from.

• https://foodbabe.com/2013/05/28/how-to-find-the-safest-organic-infant-formula/
• On the UK formulas: http://gimmethegoodstuff.org/hipp-versus-holle-which-european-infant-formula-is-healthier/
• Reference chart for Organic formula and add ins: https://www.cornucopia.org/dha-guide/

Non-GMO

Last on the list would be a Non-GMO formula for your child. We would encourage finding something from the above recommendations before going to this option. With some research you may be able to find a non-GMO formula.

• https://www.cornucopia.org/2012/02/spinning-suspect-ingredients-in-baby-formula/?gclid=CNDc0O-6-LYCFYx_QgodlQMAZw

CAUTION with Soy Formula

Those who have dairy sensitivities, please review the Homemade Formula section since Goats milk is often not an issue for babies who are dairy sensitive. Also definitely consider donor milk, you can post looking for a dairy free milk donor. Soy is often a GMO crop so this is another thing to be aware of if considering Soy Formula. It may be best to avoid all Soy products for children, read more at this link:

• https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/soy-alert/why-babies-should-not-be-fed-soy/
• More on Soy Formula: http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/why-soy-formula-even-organic-is-so-dangerous-for-babies/

Safe Sunscreens

With summer coming I thought it would be helpful to have a list of safe sunscreens to use. You can look up any sunscreen on EWG. org or the Think Dirty app to see how it rates. I also wanted to cover some other topics that relate to sun exposure and using sunscreen.

NO SUNSCREEN
A lot of families do not use any sunscreens at all. These articles explain further:

1. 4 Reasons Why My Family Doesn't Wear Sunscreen and Why You Shouldn't Either. -
http://www.earthbasedmom.com/4-reasons-why-my-family-doesnt-wear-sunscreen-and-why-you-shouldnt-either/

2. 8 Reasons Why I Don't Wear Daily Sunscreen - Deliciously Organic
http://deliciouslyorganic.net/8-reasons-dont-wear-daily-sunscreen/

MELANIN
Learn more in these two links:

1. The Protective Role of Melanin Against UV Damage in Human Skin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2671032/

2. Melanin—Umbrellas of Our Skin | Answers in Genesis
https://answersingenesis.org/human-body/melanin/

ASTAXANTHIN
Learn more on these links:

1. Diet and Supplements for Sun Protection and Skin Health
https://wellnessmama.com/4621/eat-your-sunscreen/

2. Health Benefits of Astaxanthin | Wellness Mama
https://wellnessmama.com/15283/astaxanthin-benefits/

HOMEMADE
I would strongly encourage you to research well before making a homemade sunscreen. There are many parts that go into making an effective sunscreen, and even following recipes, it will be impossible to know accurate SPF for what you have created without getting each batch tested. This is not an area you want to experiment in. I would encourage you to consider one of the brands listed below or finding a WAHM whose product has been tested to purchase from (WAHM are supposed to have homemade sunscreens tested, by law, before selling). If you do wish to learn more about homemade sunscreens, here are some things to keep in mind:

Most of the recipes you will find contain one or all of these errors. Here's the list to watch for when finding a recipe:

1. Essential oils are *not necessary* in homemade sunscreen recipes. Some oils can also make you more sensitive to the sun, or phototoxic, these may include citrus oils. Essential oils should be respected for the powerful medicine they are and not used for something like this where they are not needed, this includes using them for scent. Most recipes will also have unsafe dilutions for children so it's best to avoid adding essential oils at all.

2. Carrot seed oil and Raspberry seed oil are not effective for SPF. This is a big myth that they carry high amounts of SPF. Neither are useful or helpful to have in a homemade recipe.

3. You will want to make sure your homemade recipe includes zinc oxide as this is the only ingredient that will have SPF properties. Zinc oxide is said to be difficult to mix properly in a homemade recipe without the right equipment.

Article on homemade sunscreen: DIY Sunscreen – The Barefoot Dragonfly
http://www.amykreydin.com/diy-sunscreen/

Note: I referenced several Wellness Mama articles above, however, her homemade sunscreen recipe does not fit with these guidelines for finding a homemade recipe so I have not shared it here.

BOUGHT SUNSCREEN

When choosing a sunscreen:
Look for ones with active ingredients of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, other types can be harmful.

Spray on sunscreen:
When considering using a spray-on type, also note you will be inhaling this and that aerosol cans are not environmentally friendly.

Sunscreen options we recommend:

Thick creams:
Badger
California Baby
Goddess Garden

Thinner Creams:
Alba (read labels, not all are safe)
Think Baby

Thinner creams may be more suitable for face use.

Vaccines: Dr. Wakefield

"Vaccines - Dr. Wakefield"

"Dr. Wakefield is a gastroenterologist. The so-called "study" was actually a paper, an observation, not a study. He observed 12 children at the request of several parents. These children, according to the parents, regressed immediately following the MMR vaccine. Dr. Wakefield, along with several co-authors, concluded that the MMR appeared to cause intestinal issues and may contribute to other autism like symptoms, however, "more research should be done." The paper was not retracted because of issues with the data, but rather because the funding was from a parent's group. In essences, it has never been "debunked." He was quickly attacked by associates of media mogul Rupert Murdoch who's son James happened to sit on the board of Merck. Wakefield never went to jail. He still practices medicine here in the US. His study has since been duplicated more than 2 dozen times and dozens of other studies have confirmed that there is a link. Professor John Walker-Smith, the co-author on Wakefield’s study won his appeal against the UK’s General Medical Council regulatory board. This board originally ruled against him and Dr. Andrew Wakefield for their roles in the 1998 Lancet MMR paper. The board admitted their original conclusions were based on “inadequate and superficial reasoning and in a number of instances, a wrong conclusion.” Wakefield is currently in the process of appealing the ruling against him as well. More info can be found here.

http://educationbeforevaccination.com/study/

Dr. Wakefield was the victim of a massive smear campaign. All for making a discovery that would have changed the world's perception on vaccines. If word got out that the MMR contributed to gastrointestinal issues seen in autism, the MMR program would fail overnight.

What many people don't realize is that Dr. Wakefield has had the continued support of his "fraudulent" test families since 1998. Wakefield's partner who published the paper with him has since been exonerated and Wakefield is in the process of being exonerated.

It's important to also mention the CDC Whistleblower and the intentional destruction of data data on their MMR vaccine studies. And also the famous "Danish study" in which no autism/vaccine link was found was done by Poul Thorsen and his co-authors. Poul Thorsen is a wanted fugitive for 13 counts of wire fraud and 9 counts of money laundering. A federal grand jury alleges that Thorsen stole over $1 million from autism research funding between February 2004 and June 2008. The study he published found no correlation between autism and vaccines. So who is the real fraud? Merck killed 40,000 people with their Vioxx lies. Any study put out by a pharmaceutical company cannot be trusted as it was designed, executed, and published by scientists who will make a profit off of that drug/vaccine. This is a HUGE conflict of interest. Merck is a BILLION dollar corporation. There is MUCH money to be lost if their vaccine programs fail.

It's also important to mention that Dr. Wakefield was NOT anti-vaccine and, in fact, his own children were fully vaccinated. He simply found a correlation with gastronintestinal issues, regressive autism, and the measles virus in the gut after MMR vaccination and he published a study on that with the recommendation that this issue be looked at more closely. And so began the massive smear campaign that would discredit him and ultimately land him in the USA. The vaccine industry was extremely successful in demonizing him in the eyes of the world at that time.

And since that time, many MANY children have suffered vaccine injury that ultimately led to their autism diagnosis. In fact, autism is a listed side effect in some of the vaccine inserts. The government's own vaccine court has ruled in a few cases that certain vaccines were responsible for the child's regression into autism. Perhaps the most famous of these cases was the Hannah Poling case: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-to-receive-15m-plus-in-first-ever-vaccine-autism-court-award/

And thousands of families around the world (and especially in the US) continue to claim that their child regressed within days of certain vaccines (usually the MMR or the Dtap). Why should we not believe them? Why is their assessment of their child any less valid than your assessment of your child? They have nothing to gain by making these claims and they are risking their reputation as a sane person, in fact!

Most of these families will never make it to vaccine court. Their concerns over their child's new symptoms are quickly dismissed as "coincidence" by their doctor. The symptoms are not documented fast enough. Many parents are told it's normal to have a high fever, clinched fists, screaming, and even seizures after vaccines. And therefore there is no evidence to hold up in court. Hannah Poling's parents won their fight because her father was a practicing neurologist and her mother an attorney and registered nurse. They were extremely educated on the science and the law.

Start by reading this: http://www.ebcala.org/areas-of-law/vaccine-law/co-author-of-lancet-mmr-autism-study-exonerated-on-all-charges-of-professional-misconduct

Then watch this movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkYGSGKI16Q

And here is a list of 25 studies from around the world which have confirmed Wakefield’s findings:

1. The Journal of Pediatrics November 1999; 135(5):559-63
2. The Journal of Pediatrics 2000; 138(3): 366-372
3. Journal of Clinical Immunology November 2003; 23(6): 504-517
4. Journal of Neuroimmunology 2005 
5. Brain, Behavior and Immunity 1993; 7: 97-103
6. Pediatric Neurology 2003; 28(4): 1-3
7. Neuropsychobiology 2005; 51:77-85
8. The Journal of Pediatrics May 2005;146(5):605-10
9. Autism Insights 2009; 1: 1-11
10. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology February 2009; 23(2): 95-98
11. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry 2009:21(3): 148-161
12. Journal of Child Neurology June 29, 2009; 000:1-6
13. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders March 2009;39(3):405-13
14. Medical Hypotheses August 1998;51:133-144 
15. Journal of Child Neurology July 2000; ;15(7):429-35 and 1972;2:883–884 . 
16. Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia January-March 1971;1:48-62
17. Journal of Pediatrics March 2001;138:366-372 .
18. Molecular Psychiatry 2002;7:375-382 .
19. American Journal of Gastroenterolgy April 2004;598-605 .
20. Journal of Clinical Immunology November 2003;23:504-517 .
21. Neuroimmunology April 2006;173(1-2):126-34 .
22. Neuropsychopharmacol Biol. Psychiatry December 30 2006;30:1472-1477.
23. Clinical Infectious Diseases September 1 2002;35(Suppl 1):S6-S16
24. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2004;70(11):6459-6465
25. Journal of Medical Microbiology October 2005;54:987-991 "

Interview with Dr. W:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0VzAvfnb4

http://gaia-health.com/gaia-blog/2012-01-15/dr-wakefield-talks-at-vaccine-safety-conference-autism-is-treatable/

http://image.thelancet.com/extras/statement20Feb2004web.pdf

http://www.rescuepost.com/files/autismfile_us33-wakefield.pdf

http://www.autismone.org/content/second-looking-case-dr-andrew-j-wakefield-william-long-mdiv-phd-jd

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/04/10/wakefield-interview.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id_AxZ3zHAc

http://www.naturalnews.com/035513_andrew_wakefield_vaccines_autism.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-2S7L-N9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6DuBR_xGQg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Di6DuBR_xGQg&app=desktop

http://childhealthsafety.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/english-court-exonerates-mmrautism-doctor-uk-general-medical-given-sound-thrashing/

http://www.thelibertybeacon.com/2013/06/21/new-published-study-verifies-andrew-wakefields-research-on-autism-again-mmr-vaccine-causes-autism/

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0058058

http://childhealthsafety.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/british-medical-journal-fraud/

http://www.vaccinationnews.com/4013-4-22-restore-lancet-paper-YazbakFE

http://healthimpactnews.com/2012/british-court-throws-out-conviction-of-autismvaccine-md-andrew-wakefields-co-author-completely-exonerated/

Aromatherapy File

Aromatherapy File

Please do not edit this file. -admin team

Last updated: February 2017

Essential Oil Companies

Here we have compiled a list of companies recommended by aromatherapists and herbalists.

A few things to keep in mind when assessing an Essential Oil company:

1. The U.S.A. does not have a governing body that certifies Essential Oils.
2. There are no "grades" of Essential Oils. Example: There is no grade quality A, B, C, etc. Terms such as "Therapeutic Grade", "Certified Therapeutic Grade", "Pharmaceutical Grade", etc. are all Trademarked Phrases or Marketing Phrases. This means a company has set these standards themselves, this does not prove one oil company better than another. Terms like these can be used to differentiate Aromatherapy Essential Oils from the Essential Oils used in fragrance, flavoring or foods. You will want Aromatherapy quality oils which are unadulterated, high quality Essential Oils. 
3. Ingestion -our group does not recommend ingesting oils in any form, as this is something to be taken with great caution while under the guidance of a Certified Aromatherapist, when and if the need arises: some companies are obligated to NOT recommend their Essential Oils for ingestion in order to protect themselves legally. Essential Oils are extremely potent, and should not be used internally without the supervision of a Certified Aromatherapist. If a company isn't claiming that their essential oils are "safe for ingestion", that does NOT necessarily reflect upon the quality of their oils.
4. Organic Labelling: Becoming Certified Organic is a lengthy and very expensive process. Many companies are able to accomplish this, despite being smaller in nature. Keep in mind that the quality of a companies oils is not based upon whether or not all of their oils are labeled "Certified Organic". We encourage you to research any company you consider purchasing from.
5. Quality & Certifications: the websites below should have information available -some upon request- about the process, testing and quality of their essential oils.

A-Z Company Listing

Apothecary Shoppe

• http://www.apothecary-shoppe.com/

Aromatics International

• https://www.aromatics.com/

Aura Cacia

• http://www.auracacia.com/

Eden Botanicals

• https://www.edenbotanicals.com/

Floracopia

• http://www.floracopeia.com/

Florihana -based in France, for US customers, choose the second link listed for affordable shipping.

• http://www.florihana.com/en/
• https://tropicaltraditions.com/essential-oils.html

Mountain Rose Herbs

• https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils

Nature's Gift

• https://www.naturesgift.com/

Plant Therapy

• https://www.planttherapy.com/

Simple & Natural -website coming soon, currently listed on Etsy.

• https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleNaturalPC?ref=s2-header-shopname&section_id=15525695

Stillpoint Aromatics

• http://www.stillpointaromatics.com/

SunRose Aromatics

• https://www.sunrosearomatics.com/default.asp

The Essential Oil Company

• https://www.essentialoil.com/

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Books

Butje, Andrea. The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401951619/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649609&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=the+heart+of+aromatherapy+andrea+butje&dpPl=1&dpID=51Za3ZwW4BL&ref=plSrch

Lawless, Julie. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy & Herbalism

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1852307218/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_4_5?colid=1112KL2ZC9LTE&coliid=I2OGB6YRND1WFG

Moldenauer, Leslie. Essential Oils safe use for the home

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1536967068/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649649&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=leslie+moldenauer&dpPl=1&dpID=41TWjtLLpZL&ref=plSrch

Price, Shirley. Aromatherapy Workbook: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Essential Oils

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0722526458/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_4_7?colid=1112KL2ZC9LTE&coliid=I2CRLWINMR8X2S

Purchon, Nerys & Cantele, Lora. The Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0778804860/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649547&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lora+cantele&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2BgpUomyZL&ref=plSrch

Tissrand, Robert & Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety, Second Edition

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0443062412/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486703988&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=essential+oil+safety

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, Revised & Expanded.

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1577311396/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

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Education

Aromahead, FREE Online Course: Introduction to Essential Oils

• https://www.aromahead.com/courses/online/introduction-to-essential-oils

Aromatic Studies, FREE Online Course: Introduction to Aromatherapy

• https://courses.aromaticstudies.com/product/introduction-to-aromatherapy/

Real Essential Oil Education, FREE Course: Introduction

• http://realessentialoileducation.com/?page_id=1745

Tissrand Institute, FREE Course: How Essential Oils Work In The Body

• http://tisserandinstitute.org/how-essential-oils-work-in-the-body/

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Groups

A few Facebook groups we recommend for safe essential oil use.

Animal Aromatherapy (Safe Use)

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1595932084001505/

Blue Tansy Analysis: The Chemistry of Essential Oils

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/764639060290026/

Essential Learning

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/239708706219548/

Ethical Aromatherapy

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1439045379672902/

I Love Aromatherapy

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1386696341563050

Real Aromatherapy Reviews & More 2.0

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/773776906085597

Real Essential Oil Education Group

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/540396909348045/

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Resources/Organizations

Alliance of International Aromatherapists

• http://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/

NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy)

• http://naha.org/

Tissrand Institute

• http://tisserandinstitute.org/

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Websites

AromaWeb

• http://aromaweb.com/

Aromaceuticals

• https://www.aromaceuticals.com/blog

Aromaconnection Blog

• http://www.aromaconnection.org/

Barefoot Dragonfly Blog

• http://www.amykreydin.com/blog/

Good Scents Company -select "Essential Oils" on the right hand side.

• http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/

Lifeholistically Blog

• https://lifeholistically.com/

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A Note About MLM Companies

Many of the recommendations that come from MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing) are unsafe due to the information being market driven and not based on research. Examples being: using oils undiluted,  taking oils internally without the guidance of a Certified Aromatherapist, using oils and oil blends on children that are not considered safe for children.

Claims of MLM brand oils being the "best", "purest", or "highest quality" are also marketing tactics. As stated in point #1 above, there is no governing body to certify oils in this way, so these statements are purely those from the company itself.

For these reasons, we do not recommend books, classes, or recipes from MLM companies.

Breastfeeding: Plugged Ducts & Mastitis

Breastfeeding: Plugged Ducts & Mastitis

Plugged ducts are painful, but if caught early and worked out they can go away within 1-4 days. Mastitis comes from plugged ducts that were NOT worked out. It is possible for Mastitis to greatly decrease, or finish your milk supply if left untreated. Listed below are helpful treatments that have worked for many women, but use your own judgement about when it may be time to go to the Doctor.

External Treatment

• Always offer the breast with the plugged ducts first and then finish with the second breast if needed. (If baby doesn't nurse on the other breast you can pump to keep its supply from dropping too.)
• Nurse, nurse, nurse! If you are an Exclusive Pumper, then pump, pump, pump! Keep the breast as empty as possible.
• Hot shower with breast massage. Try to work out the lumps or at least massage the area carefully.
• Submerge the breast into a big bowl or sink full of water by leaning over it, and massage for several minutes. The heat and submersion will help break up any clogging near the the nipple. Repeat as necessary.
• Use heat packs (rice sock warmed and applied to the area) to help loosen things up.
• Point baby's chin at the clogged area while nursing, since their strength of suction will be in that general direction. You may have to get creative with nursing positions.
• Utilize the dangle feeding position: http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/dangle-feeding/
• If baby is able, try the side-lying position through the night and nurse only, or mostly on the affected side. - http://www.mother-2-mother.com/tut-layingdown.htm
• Massage with constant, hard pressure while nursing or pumping.
• Stay Hydrated! This is important. Drink lots and lots of water.
• Essential Oils: Chamomile, Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and others are good choices for supporting your immune system. Not all EOs are safe for Breastfeeding though, so do your research. Below are a few handy Charts to help guide you. ***Please educate yourself on the proper use and application of Essential Oils. They are potent and can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Always dilute with a Carrier Oil.

Internal Treatment

• Garlic: an excellent natural antibiotic, without all the side effects of conventional antibiotics. Chop up a garlic clove into pill-sized pieces and swallow with juice or something if the taste is too strong for you. Aim for taking 6-8 cloves per day.
• Turmeric: a very powerful anti-inflammatory. One of the easiest ways to take turmeric is to make Golden Milk. Recipe: http://herbalacademyofne.com/2013/12/turmeric-the-golden-goddess/
• Phytolacca: a Homeopathic great for inflammation.
• Lecithin: a supplement that reduces the viscosity of Breastmilk and is an emulsifier, helping the Breastmilk to flow freely: http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/
• Use a raw potato: http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/#potato
• Immune Support: Elderberry Syrup, Echinacea, Vitamin C, etc.

Plugged Ducts
Plugged Ducts are can be quite painful, or just a mild annoyance. Either way, it's important to treat it right away, as it can quickly turn into Mastitis. Following the protocol above can help prevent that from happening.

• http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/
• http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr07p76.html
• http://www.basking-babies.com/plugged-ducts.html
• Breast Compression while Nursing: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8:breast-compression&catid=5:information&Itemid=17
• Getting a plugged duct out: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/breastfeeding/common-problems/plugged-milk-ducts

Mastitis
A mild Breast Infection can be treated from home using the protocol above. To help you determine if you need to go to the Doctor or not, read over these resources:

• http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/
• http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr07p76.html

Preventing Recurrent Plugged Ducts & Mastitis
Some women find that they are especially prone to Plugged Ducts and Mastitis, experiencing it over and over again. There are some preventive measures you can take though to help minimize this.

• Go Bra-less or only wear a Nursing Camisole. The pressure on your Milk Ducts from conventional Bras (especially underwire bras) can often contribute to frequent Plugged Ducts & Mastitis. Going bra-less can help prevent this.

• Baltic Amber: Wearing Amber can help reduce the inflammation that leads to Plugged Ducts & Mastitis. The more localized the better, so ideally get an Amber necklace. Traditionally, the lighter the color and the more "raw" (not polished) the Amber is, the greater the therapeutic properties are. There is a lot of fake Amber on the market though, so the Admins recommend doing your research into the company you purchase from. Many of us Admins have had great experiences with purchasing fromwww.HazelAid.com though.

• Lecithin: this supplement (available at most drug stores) can help as a preventative, since it reduces the viscosity of Breastmilk and is an emulsifier, helping the Breastmilk to flow freely.  http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/

Guide to Going Vegan

Guide to Going Vegan

Why Vegan?

• Answers to Common Questions:

http://www.vegan.com/answers/

•  Vegan Starter Kit:

http://vegankit.com/

•  Try Vegan:

https://www.vegansociety.com/try-vegan

• All About Veganism:

http://www.adaptt.org/veganism.html

• 30 Reasons to Go Vegan:

http://plantbaseddietitian.com/30-reasons-to-go-vegan/

Ethics

• Animal Treatment:

http://considerveganism.com/#ethics
http://www.meat.org/
http://10billionlives.com/

• Animal Kill Counter (tracks how many animals are killed worldwide, from the moment you open the page):

http://considerveganism.com/counter/

Getting Started

• 10 Tips for Beginners:

http://thesocialhome.blogspot.com/2012/10/healthy-home-how-it-all-vegan.html?m=1

• Your First 3 Weeks:

http://www.vegan.com/guides/vegan-your-first-three-weeks/

• Top 6 Tips for Going Vegan:

http://www.theglowingfridge.com/my-vegan-story/

•  Free Vegan Starter Kit:

http://www.peta.org/living/food/free-vegan-starter-kit/

Nutrition

•  The Healthfulness of Veganism:

http://considerveganism.com/#health

• Vegan's Guide to Nutrition:

http://www.vegan.com/nutrition/

• Protein in the Vegan Diet:

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.php

• Dairy Dangers:

http://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/349/bmj.g6015.full.pdf
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/10/31/study-milk-may-not-be-very-good-for-bones-or-the-body/

• Guide to Going Dairy-Free:

http://www.vegan.com/dairy-free/

• Stocking a Vegan Pantry:

http://www.runningonrealfood.com/plant-based-basics-stocking-a-vegan-pantry/

Vegan Documentaries & Videos:

•  Forks Over Knives 

 Includes the world's largest comprehensive dietary scientific study, The China Study, which shows the relationship between the consumption of animal products and chronic illnesses following 100,000 people over a 27 year timespan.

• Vegucated

Explores the challenges of converting to a vegan diet. It "follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks."

• Food Inc

Insight into the food industry in America, including how food is produced.

• Earthlings

 Reveals how animals are really treated in various industries (meat, clothing, personal care items, pharmaceuticals, etc). NOTE:  Extremely graphic!

• Cowspiracy

Environmentalism and consuming meat, dairy, and eggs.

•  101 Reasons to Go Vegan - James Wildman

First half covers ethics and cultural conditioning, and the second half covers diet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4HJcq8qHAY

•  Bite Size Vegan - Youtube Series

https://www.youtube.com/user/BiteSizeVegan/featured

Facebook Groups that are KIND (many FB groups out there can be quite rude and judgmental):

• Raising Little Vegans:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/733474663430299

• Vegan Pregnancy & Parenting:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/168346079916067



Veganism as a Lifestyle

• Veganism Isn't About Perfection:

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/why-eating-vegan-is-not-about-being-perfect-but-about-being-aware/
http://www.peta.org/living/food/making-transition-vegetarian/ideas-vegetarian-living/tiny-amount-animal-products-food/

• For Christians:

http://www.all-creatures.org/cva/default.htm

Using Gemstones & Crystals

Using Crystals & Gemstones


Recommended Books

• The Crystal Healing Bible by Sue Lilly. Find on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0785828931/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_9?colid=3QAPY4WQPLTQT&coliid=I1C5DXALSQ4VJO
• Healing with Crystals and Chakra Energies by Simon Lilly. Find on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0681104104?me=&ref=olp_product_details

Book's by Judy Hall were recommended, specifically the two below:

• The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall. Find on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1582972400/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1442140526&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=the+crystal+bible+Judy+hall&dpPl=1&dpID=51IO9eWECbL&ref=plSrch
• Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall. Find on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1592332668/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_2?colid=23JK8IGVOEOUR&coliid=I3CRBSWC05P3XG

Recommended Facebook Pages & Groups

• Page: Healing & Crystal Therapy:https://www.facebook.com/healingandcrystaltherapy?refid=12
• Group: The Crystal Keepers: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=670117939777067&tsid=0.05618644435890019&source=typeahead

Recommended Websites for Research & Info

• http://www.crystalwellbeing.co.uk/introcrystalhealing.php
• http://crystalvaults.com/
• http://crystal-cure.com/
• http://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/a-to-z-list-of-crystal-meanings/
• http://crystalearthspirit.com/

Where To Buy

• https://www.etsy.com/shop/TibetanMalaBeads

Articles

• Crystals & Gemstones for Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond: http://naturealmom.com/crystals-stones-for-childbirth-postpartum-beyond/

Colloidal Silver Dosing

First, multiply your body weight by 12. And then divide that total by the ppm of the colloidal silver solution you're using.

This will tell you how many DROPS (i.e., from an eye dropper) of colloidal silver you can take each day, safely, for a lifetime, without fear of ending up with argyria (i.e., skin-staining).

For example, if you're 125 pounds, and you're using a 10 ppm colloidal silver solution, you'd multiply 12 times 125 = 1,500. Then divide 1,500 by 10 (ppm), which is 150.

So at a body weight of 125 pounds, you can safely take 150 drops of colloidal silver per day, for your entire life, according to the Silver Safety Council. That's a little bit over a teaspoonful a day.

Fermented Foods

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods can be a great source of probiotics!

Read More Here

• http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2014/01/the-health-benefits-of-naturally-fermented-foods.html
• http://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com/fermented-foods.html

Studies on the Gut Flora

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1500832/

Kefir Water

• http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2014/01/water-kefir-a-simple-refreshing-probiotic-soda-with-a-step-by-step-guide.html
• Threads from out group on Kefir Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/659920780788818/search/?query=kefir%20water

Kombucha

• http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-kombucha-tea-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-173858
• http://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-make-kombucha
• wellnessmama.com/2673/kombucha-soda/
• Threads from our group on Kombucha: https://www.facebook.com/groups/659920780788818/search/?query=kombucha
• Facebook Group, Kombucha Nation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KombuchaNation.CulturesHealthHealing/

Sauerkraut

• http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2009/07/old-fashioned-lacto-fermented-sauerkraut.html

Information on Soy

• http://drbenkim.com/soy-health.htm

Consider Joining Kombucha Nation!

• Facebook Group, Kombucha Nation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KombuchaNation.CulturesHealthHealing/

Avoiding or Limiting Plastics

Avoiding or Limiting Plastics

A quick, get started, guide! If you have tips our ideas, do share! :)


Kitchen

• Cast iron, glass or stainless steel in place of teflon coated pans
• Cermanic or glass (like Pyrex or Mason jars) for food storage
• Put down natural floring over vinyl
• Use wood cutting boards
• Cover food in the microwave with a paper towel instead of plastic microwave saver
• Glass drinking glasses or dishes (bamboo might be another option for plates and bowls)
• Wood spoons for stirring and cooking
• Stainless steel utensils for cooking on the stove

Bathroom

• Pick a cotton shower curtain over vinyl.
• Have kids play with cotton wash cloths, finger puppets, wooden toy boats or light weight aluminim cups.
• Store what you can in mason jars over plastic alternatives, if you make homemade this will especially be easier.

Plastic Water Bottles
Water that has been stored in plastic water bottles might actually be full of toxins. If the bottles were or are stored in a place where they can get warm, the toxins release themselves from the plastic and into the water, and then into your system when you drink it. Avoid water stored in plastic containers when possible.

Plastics Affect on Women
Women especially should avoid plastics because the plastics act as estrogen in a woman's body and cause tons of hormonal imbalances.

• Pregnant women should avoid receipets: http://o.canada.com/news/national/researchers-advise-pregnant-women-to-limit-exposure-to-receipts-and-plastic?utm_content=bufferff614&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Kitchen Things

• DIY Reusable Food Wraps: http://www.mommypotamus.com/diy-reusable-food-wrap/

Toys for Kids
Pick cloth, wood, or natural materials for kids toys.

Un-Plastic Baby Bottles
Pick a nipple that is made from silicone over laytex. Use glass bottles over plastic.

• http://www.purastainless.com/products/infants/
• http://www.theglassbabybottle.com/nontoxic/IP-GLASSSTRAWGREEN.shtml
• http://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-infant-formula-and-baby-bottles/safe-baby-bottle-and-formula-guide

Un-Plastic Cookware & Bakeware
Teflon has nasty chemicals in it so opt for stainless steel or cast iron instead for stove top cooking. For the oven, glass or cast iron work well for most things too.

• About teflon: http://www.ewg.org/research/healthy-home-tips/tip-6-skip-non-stick-avoid-dangers-teflon

Un-Plastic Toddler Cups

• http://www.purastainless.com/products/infants/

Un-Plastic Easter Eggs

• http://www.growingagreenfamily.com/alternatives-to-plastic-easter-eggs/
• http://www.goldencockerel.com/en-us/easter-eggs/blanks-and-craft-ideas/blank-hollow-wooden-egg-275-inches.html

Links for Reading

• http://www.ewg.org/research/healthy-home-tips/tip-3-pick-plastics-carefully
• http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/bpa-alternative-disrupts-normal-brain-cell-growth-is-tied-to-hyperactivity-study-says/2015/01/12/a9ecc37e-9a7e-11e4-a7ee-526210d665b4_story.html?hpid=z5
• http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe
• http://themeinmotherhood.com/2015/01/15/bpa-bps-and-a-mothers-mounting-anxiety/

Vaccine Research

Vaccine Research

I've been meaning to start this file for awhile now, but I keep thinking "I'll do it when I finish researching this vaccine or that vaccine..." I've discovered that you'll never truly be doing researching vaccines so I decided to just get this file up and running for anyone who needs the research *now*. I'll be updating as I find new information and this isn't nearly all I have so if you need links on something but dont see it here comment or pm me (Helen Stafford) and I'll see if I have stuff that hasn't been added yet.

I will be adding more to this as I have time. I have hundreds of links that are *not* sorted at all so it is going to take me awhile to build this file, but it has begun!

Getting Started on Your Own Research
(added by request) There is no good place to start with vaccine research. There is just too much to jump into all of it at once. So, when people ask, this is usually what I tell them: Start with the disease that scares you the most, the disease that you are considering vaccinating against. Look at the actual disease. What happens when you catch the disease? What are the symptoms, complications, side effects, negatives or positives to catching the disease, what are the current treatments available for it, how long does it last, what are the death rates of the disease for the last 5, 10, 15, 20 years? Once you have an idea of what you are dealing with, if you or your child caught the disease, look at the vaccine. I always encourage looking at the vaccine insert first. There is so much information there including complcations, risks, side effects, dangers... Look at how many coplications/reactions and deaths have happend in the last year (more if you're up to it) for that specific vaccine. Look at how many children have been negavitely affected by the vaccine, find out how effective the vaccine is to preventing the disease its supposed to protect against. How often do you have to recieve a booster shot for the vaccine? How many deaths are caused by the vaccine? Once you have looked at the disease vs. the vaccine you'll have a pretty good idea of which one has a higher risk for your family and then you can make an informed decision on whether or not to get that vaccination for you or your child. Repeat as needed for any other disease/vaccine combo.

If you are wanting to start doing your own vaccine research, I *highly* recommend you join this group. Check out their files section for hundreds, if not thousands of links on all the vaccines. Also doing a search for a disease/vaccine while using a computer will filter all the threads and pull up the ones that discuss that vaccine/disease and you might find other helpful links or information there as well.

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=770323119687205

Chicken Pox

• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml

Measles

• About Measles, from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/
• Benefits of Measles: http://vaxtruth.org/2015/01/measles-benefits/
• Complications of Measles: http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html
• Complications: measles vaccine & inflamatory bowl dissease increase, page 27, figure 28: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• Disease decline chart, page 10: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/pubhealth/rosner/g8965/client_edit/readings/week_2/mckinlay.pdf

Vaccinated getting measles

• 1983, 21 Illinois kids get measles and were previously vaccinated: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000359.htm
• 1985, 14 Texas kids get measles and were previously vaccinated: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198703263161303
• More on 1985, 14 Texas kids get measles and were previously vaccinated: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3821823
• More on 1985, 14 Texas kids get measles... page 18, figure 19: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• 1985, Measles outbreak in Montana: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3618578
• 1988, Measles outbreak in Colorado: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1994745
• 1989, Measles outbreak in Quebec despite a 99% vaccine coverage: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1884314
• 1992, Measles outbreak in Cape Town, South Africa, vaccine coverage 91%: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7740350
• 2011, Quebec, Canada, active case finding identified 130% more cases among 2-dose recipients: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23264672
• http://vaccineimpact.com/2015/dr-suzanne-humphries-m-d-vaccine-strain-of-measles-virus-found-in-measles-outbreaks/

Deaths from measles

• 2001-2003, 2 deaths from Measles:http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5331a3.htm

Reported cases of measles

• 1954-2008, Graph of measles cases reported:http://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/graph-us-measles-cases
• 2013 Measles report, 159 Measles Cases Reported, USA: http://www.nvic.org/NVIC-Vaccine-News/September-2013/Measles-Reports-in-America--What-Does-It-Mean-.aspx

Other measles articles

• Kids get measles from vaccine: http://www.campaignfortruth.com/Eclub/250211/CTM-kidsgetmeaslesfromvaccine.htm
• 2013 Measles outbreak: A failing vaccine, not a failiure to vaccinate: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/2013-measles-outbreak-failing-vaccine-not-failure-vaccinate1?page=2#_ftn10
• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml
• 2015, Measles in Canada, 2x vaccinated getting disease: http://www.citynews.ca/2015/02/05/measles-count-in-ontario-rises-with-new-cases-in-toronto-niagara-region/

Hep B

• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml

Herd Immunity

• http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/herd-immunity-myth-or-reality?page=1

HPV Cervical Cancer

• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml

Hungary Vaccine Information

• CDC recommended for travelers: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/hungary

Influenza

• Decline in Influenza deaths USA (1933-1965), page 8: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• Deaths under age 5, countires & vaccines mandated, page 25, figure 25: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• Deats under age 5, USA, Influenza, before and after vaccine mandates, page 26, figure 26: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• Disease decline chart, page 10: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/pubhealth/rosner/g8965/client_edit/readings/week_2/mckinlay.pdf
• Letter to Hospital Authorties on Mandatory Influenza Vaccine: http://www.jpands.org/vol18no2/hieb.pdf
• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml

Deaths from complications

• 2015, 26 year-old dies from flu complications (sepsis), was vaccinated: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/newlywed-dies-sepsis-flu/story?id=28253815

Life Expectancy

• 1900-1998: http://demog.berkeley.edu/~andrew/1918/figure2.html

Merk related information

• 2012, Merk Whistleblower Suit A Boon to Vaccine Foes Even As It Stresses Importance of Vaccines, failure in Mumps part of MMR-II vaccine: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gerganakoleva/2012/06/27/merck-whistleblower-suit-a-boon-to-anti-vaccination-advocates-though-it-stresses-importance-of-vaccines/

MMR

• MMR Vaccine Information (shedding listed on page 5, Precautions): http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/m/mmr_ii/mmr_ii_pi.pdf
• MMR Information, page 34 (measles shedding listed on page 36): http://www.nvic.org/CMSTemplates/NVIC/pdf/Live-Virus-Vaccines-and-Vaccine-Shedding.pdf

MMR & Autism

• 1988-1995, Autism in Japan vs. MMR & Measles vaccination uptake by birth (page 30, figure 33): http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf

Mumps

• 2012, failure of Mumps part of MMR-II vaccine by Merk: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gerganakoleva/2012/06/27/merck-whistleblower-suit-a-boon-to-anti-vaccination-advocates-though-it-stresses-importance-of-vaccines/

Pertussis

• Everything you could want to know about Pertussis (or a good place to start researching for this disease): http://www.nvic.org/Vaccines-and-Diseases/Whooping-Cough.aspx
• Cases of Pertussis by year (1922-2013): http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/surv-reporting/cases-by-year.html
• Pertussis increases, page 62 (1975-2005): http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5453.pdf
• Decline in Pertussis deaths USA (1918-1960), page 6: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• Pertussis vaccine & SIDS within 3 weeks of vaccinating, page 27, figure 27: http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf
• 2007. strains isolated during a period of 50 years and confirmed that B. pertussis is dynamic and is continuously evolving, suggesting that the bacterium may use gene loss as one strategy to adapt to highly immunized populations. Source: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0000904
• 2010. Did seasonal flu vaccine increase risk of infection for H1N1. Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100406172635.htm
• 2012. "We identified 171 cases of clinical pertussis; 132 in pediatric patients... Vaccine Effectiveness was 41%, 24%, 79%, for ages 2-7, 8-12, 13-18, respectively." Source: http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/03/13/cid.cis287
• 2012. Whooping cough spread through vaccinated communities, mutated virus spreading: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/07/30/whooping-cough-vaccine.aspx\
• 2012. Whooping cough spread through vaccinated: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/17/pertussis-vaccine-for-whooping-cough-effects.aspx
• 2012. Pertussis spread person to person, vaccinated catching disease: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/7/12-0130_article
• 2012. Cases peak in children 8-12, mostly vaccinated catching disease: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/03/us-whoopingcough-idUSBRE8320TM20120403
• 2013. Study on infant baboons, vaccinated spread disease and still caught pertussis: http://www.pnas.org/content/111/2/787.abstract

Pertussis Articles

• April 2012. Study: Whooping cough outbreak linked to vaccinated children. Source: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/323187#ixzz2Qz7TAAd2
• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml

Polio

• February 2013. Children catching diseases they are vaccinated against: http://preventdisease.com/news/13/020113_Children-Worldwide-Are-Contracting-The-Very-Diseases-They-Are-Being-Vaccinating-Against.shtml
• http://www.whale.to/vaccine/polio1.html

Responses to Pro-Vax Articles

• Dear parents, are you being lied to? http://www.livingwhole.org/dear-parents-are-you-being-lied-to/

Unvaccinated vs. Vaccinated

• Average Incidence First Five (5) years of Life (page 28, figure 29) + Absolute Incidence N=543 (page 28, figure 30) + BCG Mandated in Schools & Diabetes Rates (page 29, figure 31): http://preventdisease.com/news/pdf/InfectiousDiseaseVaccines.pdf

Vitamin K Shot

• http://www.beyondconformity.org.nz/hilarys-desk/breastmilk_stem_cells
• http://www.vaclib.org/basic/vitamin-k.htm

Vaccine Links, unsorted

• A mom of 3 on why she doesn't vaccinate her kids: http://thestir.cafemom.com/being_a_mom/171866/a_mom_of_3_on?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=sahm_fanpage
• Natural Infectious Disease Declines vs. Vaccination Effectiveness and Dangers: http://preventdisease.com/news/09/111009_infectious_disease_decline_vs_vaccinations.shtml

Vaccine Research Resources

• Immunizations Package Inserts: http://www.immunize.org/packageinserts/
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VEARS): https://vaers.hhs.gov/index

Vaccine Schedules (current)

• 2015, CDC 0-18 years vaccine schedule: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/child/0-18yrs-schedule.pdf

VEARS

• Search VEARS: http://www.medalerts.org/vaersdb/index.php

Christians Needing Back Up for Not-Vaxing

• http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Health_Concerns/Vaccines/biblical_support-not_vaccinating.htm
• http://www.nevermindthem.com/opinion/biblical-reasons-not-to-vaccinate.asp
• http://www.livingwhole.org/god-does-not-support-vaccines/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q8R-465AbI&feature=youtu.be

Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety

I shared that one RF car seat image on a ton of groups and had a lot of moms asking about ERF info so I thought I'd put together a file on the info for moms to reference too. :) If you have anything to add please leave a link in the comments!! Thanks! -admin

AAP Car Seat Policy Statement (March 21, 2011)

• http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2011/03/21/peds.2011-0213.full.pdf+html
• Rear facing recommended until at least 2 years: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/127/4/e1050.full
• http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendation-on-Car-Seats.aspx

Rear Facing Front Collision

• http://thecarseatlady.com/why-ride-rear-facing/

Rear Facing Side Collision

• http://thecarseatlady.com/why-ride-rear-facing/
• http://www.rearfacing.co.uk/expertquotes.php

Rear Facing Rear Collision

• http://www.car-safety.org/rearface.html
• http://carseatnanny.blogspot.com/2012/01/is-rear-facing-safer-when-youre-rear.html

Rear Facing vs. Forward Facing

• http://thecarseatlady.com/why-ride-rear-facing/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdtdHmW338
• http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/13/6/398.abstract

Myths about Rear Facing

• http://csftl.org/rear-facing-car-seat-myths-busted/
• http://www.pistachioproject.com/2012/09/crash-course-benefits-of-extended-rear.html

Less Leg/Extremity Injuries in RF

• http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/doc/2002/wp29grsp/Injuries_in_FFCRS_final.pdf
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/16966993/

Safer to ride RF

• http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/30/4/12.2.full
• http://carseatblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/rear-facingforbestprotection.pdf
• http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/
• http://thecarseatlady.com/5-times-safer/
• http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/13/6/398.abstract
• http://www.beseatsmart.org/stage1/rear-facing-seat.php
• http://www.rearfacingtoddlers.com/why-rear-facing-is-safer.html

Neck & Spine Injury Information

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3256844/
• http://www.neurosurgery.org/sections/section.aspx?Section=PD&Page=ped_spine.asp

Seat Recommendations and Information

• http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx
• http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Product-Listing.aspx

Installing a car seat

• http://www.pistachioproject.com/2012/09/crash-course-installing-car-seat.html

Check that your car seat is properly installed

• http://www.seatcheck.org/
• http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm

Avoid bulky coats and puffy coats in car seats

• http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s3650674.shtml

Layering to keep warm & cold weather tips:

• http://thecarseatlady.com/warmandsafe/
• http://csftl.org/hello-winter-good-bye-coats/
• http://thecarseatlady.com/cold-weather-tips/

Correct Harness Use

• http://www.carseatsite.com/correct_harness_use.htm
• 5 point harness: http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/fivepointshield.aspx

Videos to share on why RF is important

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2DVfqFhseo

http://thecarseatlady.com/why-ride-rear-facing/

GMO Info

GMO Info

GMO = genetically modified organizims. In other words, not natural, not normal, not healthy.

GMO's are NOT safe

• http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/06/genetic-modification.aspx
• http://www.responsibletechnology.org/10-Reasons-to-Avoid-GMOs
• http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/health-risks/articles-about-risks-by-jeffrey-smith/Doctors-Warn-Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Food-May-2009
• http://www.globalresearch.ca/former-pro-gmo-scientist-speaks-out-on-the-real-dangers-of-genetically-engineered-food/5424010
• http://foodrevolution.org/blog/former-pro-gmo-scientist/
• http://www.gmeducation.org/blog/p213452-ex-biotech-scientist-gives-ted-talk-on-the-dangers-of-gmos.html
• http://www.livestrong.com/article/200114-what-are-the-dangers-of-gmo-soybeans/
• http://www.i-sis.org.uk/Syngenta_Charged_for_Covering_Up_Livestock_Deaths_from_GM_Corn.php

Research

• http://enhs.umn.edu/current/5103/gm/character.html
• http://www.psrast.org/dnauptakechick.htm
• http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v22/n2/full/nbt934.html

The "Other Side" of the Story
From the pro-GMO side.

• http://geneticliteracyproject.org/2013/10/08/with-2000-global-studies-confirming-safety-gm-foods-among-most-analyzed-subject-in-science/
• http://www.ilsi.org/FoodBioTech/Publications/10_ILSI2008_CaseStudies_CRFSFS.pdf

Elimination Communication

Elimination Communication (EC)

What is EC?
 Elimination Communication, or EC, is based on the idea that babies are born with the instinct not to soil themselves. Have you ever noticed that a newborn baby seems to urinate as soon as his or her diaper is removed? There is a reason for that! By communicating with your baby about his or her need to eliminate, you can help your baby retain his or her natural body awareness, preventing the process of training them to go in a diaper, then retraining them, often several years later, to go in the toilet instead.

The following resources should be very helpful if you are interested in learning more. Some members here have practiced EC or a modified version of it with their children, so feel free to post on the main wall for discussion on this.

Books:

The Diaper Free Baby by Christine Gross-Loh
http://www.amazon.com/The-Diaper-Free-Baby-Training-Alternative/dp/0061229709

Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene by Ingrid Bauer
http://www.amazon.com/Diaper-Free-Gentle-Natural-Hygiene/dp/0452287774

Go Diaper Free (e-book) by Andrea Olson, M.A.
http://godiaperfree.com/elimination-communication-book/


Websites:

http://www.diaperfreebaby.org

http://tribalbaby.org


A great blog article by Nathan M. McTague:http://locallocale.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/diaper-free-is-the-way-to-be-elimination-communication-romy-mcgahan-daniel-family-services/

Have you heard about the dangers of early potty training? Here is an article that addresses some of those concerns: http://www.parentingscience.com/science-of-toilet-training.html

This article discusses how the age at which a child "should" be out of diapers varies by culture and decade: http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/age-should-toddler-out-diapers-2596.html


Elimination Communication Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliminationcommunication/

Menstural Cloth & Cups

Menstural Cloth & Cups

Info for finding products to buy or doing your own research to choose which cup might work best for you. (Mamas who use mama cloth/cups comment what you like or use!)

*I've found these recommended on other pages.

Cloth Products
-GladRags: http://gladrags.com/
-Holy Sponge (menstral kits specifically mentioned): https://www.facebook.com/spongekits
-Munchki Fluff: https://www.facebook.com/MunchkiFluff
-Orgo Pads: https://www.facebook.com/Orgoclothpads
-Party In My Pants: http://partypantspads.com/
-Pink Daisy Pads: http://pinkdaisygirl.com/product/stay-dry-feminine-pads/
-Trojacek Farms (Etsy): https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrojacekFarms

Cups
-Diva Cup: http://divacup.com/
-MeLuna Cup USA: https://www.facebook.com/MeLuna.US
-Moon Cup: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/
-Sckooncup: https://www.facebook.com/SckoonCup

Alternative Essential Oil Companies (Non-MLM)

"Alternative Essential Oil Companies (Non-MLM)"

It might be helpful for some to be made aware of reputable Essential Oil companies beyond the well known DoTerra and Young Living. It's important to be aware that the claims made by many that their respective Essential Oils are the "best", "purest", or "highest quality" are simply untrue. But don't get me wrong! These MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) companies have very fine quality Essential Oils! And there is nothing wrong with making money having a business as an EO Rep! I have many friends who do this, and sell from both companies.

However, some of us out there would like to bypass these types of companies for whatever reason (i.e. hesitancy to sign-up with a company, affordability, etc.). If you're wanting to find a more affordable, yet high quality Essential Oil company, check out the list of recommendations below.

But first, here are a few things to keep in mind when assessing Essential Oil companies:

• 1. There is no governing body that certifies Essential Oils.
• 2. There are no "grades" of Essential Oils. There is no grade quality A, B, C, etc.
• 3. "Therapeutic Grade", "Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade", "Pharmaceutical Grade", etc. are all Trademarked Phrases, or Marketing Phrases (See point #1). This means a company sets the standard themselves and deams themself whatever they please. This in and of itself isn't necessarily bad if you are only trying to communicate the purity of your EOs, however, don't fall into thinking there is an outside authority assessing this. Some companies are using these terms only to differentiate Aromatherapy Essential Oils from the Essential Oils used in fragrance, flavoring, or food only. This is a good thing, because Aromatherapy Essential Oils need to be pure and unadulterated, high quality Essential Oils.
• 4. Ingestion: Some companies are obligated to NOT recommend their Essential Oils for Ingestion in order to protect themselves legally. EOs are extremely potent, and should not be used internally without the supervision of a Certified Aromatherapist. If a company isn't claiming that their EOs are "safe for Ingestion", that does NOT necessarily reflect upon the quality of their EOs. Also, the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) regulation only applies to using Essential Oils as flavouring, i.e. 1 drop of Peppermint EO in an entire batch of Brownies. It has NOT been evaluated for internal use in any other capacity, including EOs in supplements, Lemon Oi in your water, EOs in capsules, etc. More Info:http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/GRAS &http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2010-title21/html/USCODE-2010-title21-chap9-subchapIV-sec348.htm
• 5. Organic Labeling: Becoming Certified Organic is a lengthy and very expensive process. Many companies are able to accomplish this, despite being smaller in nature. Keep in mind that just because each EO a company has isn't Certified Organic, that doesn't necessarily mean they are garbage. So do your research!

Recommended Essential Oil Companies (in alphabetic order):

• Aromatics International

http://www.aromaticsinternational.com
This company was founded in 2005, and is owned and run by two Certified Aromatherapists, with backgrounds in Nursing and Herbal Medicine. They are teamed up with the well known Aromahead Institute, school of Aromatherapy. All of their EOs are either Certified Organic, Wild Crafted, or Unsprayed. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested to ensure 100% Purity, and are sourced from their native regions internationally.

• Aura Cacia

https://www.auracacia.com
This company was founded in 1982, and is also offered through Frontiers Co-op at discounted prices. They have stood up to multiple third party tests, and can be found in many local health food stores. They offer non-Organic and Certified Organic EOs. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS, sensory evaluation, optical rotation, and specific gravity testing to ensure 100% Purity, and are sourced from their native regions internationally.

• Florihana

http://www.florihana.com/en or http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/essential-oils
This is a French company, easily ordered from through Tropical Traditions. This is one of the most reputable EO companies worldwide. It is interesting to note that France is one of the only countries that has Essential Oil regulations and standardization. The majority of their EOs are Certified Organic. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested, offer MSDS, IFRA and Allergen Certificates to ensure 100% Purity.

• Mountain Rose Herbs

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com
 This company was founded in 1987, by a couple of Herbalists and Herbal Educators. They have won numerous awards for their environmental and sustainability initiatives. They offer some non-Organic and many Certified Organic EOs. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested and have MSDS certificates available upon request to ensure 100% Purity.

• Native American Nutritionals

http://www.nativeamericannutritionals.com
 This company was founded in 1998, by Paul Dean, who has 20+ years experience in the EO world, and draws from his Native American roots. This company just merged with Rocky Mountain Oils. All of their EOs are either Certified Organic, Grown Organically, or Wild Crafted, and are ethically harvested and fair trade. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested and have third party testing to ensure 100% Purity, and are sourced from their native regions internationally.

• Plant Therapy

http://www.planttherapy.com
 This company was founded in 2009, and has several Certified Aromatherapists on staff. They are also joined with Robert Tisserand, a leading Essential Oils expert, who helped them design a Kid-Safe line of EOs. They offer non-Organic and some Certified Organic EOs. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested and have third party testing, to ensure 100% Purity.

• Rocky Mountain Oils

http://www.rockymountainoils.com
This company was founded in 2002, and just merged with Native American Nutrtionals. All of their EOs are either Certified Organic, Grown Organically, or Wild Crafted, and are ethically harvested and fair trade. Each batch of EOs are GC/MS tested and have third party testing to ensure 100% Purity, and are sourced from their native regions internationally.
EOs: Education, Info, & Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/hippie-mamas-of-missouri/essential-oils-education-info-resources/1476639899308931

 EOs for Pregnancy & Childbirth:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/hippie-mamas-of-missouri/essential-oils-for-pregnancy-childbirth/1476665662639688