Here are some recipes to give you a healthier alternative for your Super Bowl party. Remember to watch your chips and crackers for no hydrogenated oils. Making desserts with fresh cut up fruits helps get in the 4-5 servings that we need each day. If you choose fruits in season you can keep your budget in tact.
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
1½ cups warm water
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
1½ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. Italian herb blend
1½ - 2½ cups unbleached flour
Combine water, honey and yeast. Let proof. Add whole wheat flour and oil. Mix well. Add salt and herb blend. Add unbleached flour until dough forms a soft ball. Let sit 10 minutes. Shape crust on pizza pan. Brush with olive oil, butter, and ¼ tsp. of Italian blend. Top with favorite ingredients. Bake at 410° for 18-20 minutes. This crust can be made ahead and par baked (bake for 10 minutes) they can then be frozen till needed.
Chili
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 tsp. diced garlic
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2 large cans tomatoes, diced in juice
⅛ cup brown sugar
½ tsp. chili powder
1 can Mrs. Grimes chili beans
1 can white corn
salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste
In a large skillet, brown meat, onion, and garlic. Drain. In a large saucepan, combine browned meat mixture, undrained tomatoes, brown sugar, chili powder, and undrained chili beans and corn. Add salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste. Simmer until heated through. Top with a dollop of sour cream and grated cheddar cheese, if desired. Serve with warm corn bread!
Corn Bread
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cup raw sugar
2 eggs
1 ¼ cup buttermilk
½ tsp. baking soda
1 cup corn meal
1 cup unbleached flour
½ tsp. sea salt
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar. Add eggs. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; add to mixture. Mix well to combine. Add corn meal, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well. Pour into buttered 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Ranch Style Veggie Dip
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
1½ tsp. parsley flakes
⅛ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. onion salt or flakes
1 tsp. garlic salt
⅛ tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
½ tsp. sea salt
Mix all ingredients together. Makes 1 quart. Store unused portion in tightly sealed container in refrigerator.
Serve with fresh vegetables, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery.
Sante Fe Chicken
2 cans black beans, drained3 cans corn3 cups salsa6-8 cooked chicken breasts, shredded1 block (8oz) cream cheese
Cook first four ingredients in crock pot on slow for 3 hours then add cream cheese. Cook one more hour. Serve with tortillas or over rice.
Vegetable Pizza
1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
4 oz. real mayonnaise
4 oz. cream cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. dried onion
1 Tbsp. parsley
¼ tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
¼ tsp. garlic salt
carrots
broccoli
cauliflower
onion
green pepper
Colby-Jack cheese, shredded
Unroll crescent rolls and press into rimmed cookie sheet. Bake as directed. Let cool. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream, onion, parsley, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, and garlic salt. Blend well and let set for 10 minutes. Chop up carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and green pepper (or any vegetables of your choice). Spread dressing on cooled crescent roll crust. Arrange vegetables on top of dressing and sprinkle with Colby-Jack cheese.
Carrot Cake
2 cups raw sugar
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 cup sunflower oil
2 tsp. caramel coffee flavoring
2 cups unbleached flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped nuts
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix sugar, eggs, oil and caramel flavoring. Add dry sifted ingredients. Stir in grated carrots. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch pan and bake for 35 minutes. For frosting: Mix ingredients together and frost after cake has cooled.
Store cake in refrigerator.
Fresh Peach Cobbler
4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
½ cup raw sugar
1½ tsp. caramel coffee flavoring
sprinkle of ground cinnamon
1 cup raw sugar
1 cup unbleached flour
2 tsp. baking powder
⅔ cup milk
½ stick butter
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients together and set aside. Mix together the 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and milk to form batter. Melt ½ stick butter in 9x13-inch pan; then spoon in batter. Place peach mixture on top of batter. Bake for 45 minutes
Cheesy Roll-Ups
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
½ bunch chopped green onions
1 small can black olives, drained and chopped)
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream
2 small cans green chilies, drained
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 large package flour tortillas
Mix all ingredients except tortillas. Spread mixture on tortillas and roll up. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill overnight. Cut into 1-inch slices. Serve with salsa.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
1 package fresh spinach
1 small can diced mild chili's or 1 can Rotele tomatoes
1 cup Cheddar/Colby cheese,
shredded¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
1 small jar of marinated artichoke hearts (cut up) or
1 regular can of artichoke hearts
Mix well; place in glass 9x13 pan. Heat until cheese melts. Serve with tortilla chips or Wheat thins
Fruit Pizza
1 tube sugar cookie dough or 1 recipe sugar cookies
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tbsp. French Vanilla coffee flavoring or real vanilla
Strawberries, grapes, kiwi, mandarin oranges, fresh pineapple (your choice)
Press cookie dough into 12x16 jelly roll pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool. Beat cream cheese on medium to high speed of electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. On low, add whipping cream and beat until fluffy. Stir in French vanilla flavoring. Spread on cooled cookie crust. Top with fruit of your choice.
Granola
6 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup coconut
1 cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup sliced almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
1 stick butter
½ cup sunflower oil
2 cups brown sugar
⅓cup honey
Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds, and raisins. In a microwavable bowl, combine butter, sunflower oil, brown sugar and honey. Microwave on HIGH until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over oat mixture. Stir well. Pour onto greased 12x16 cookie sheets and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes
Toffee Crispix
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup Karo light syrup
½ tsp. baking soda
1 large box Crispix
Melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Add brown sugar and syrup. Microwave on HIGH until it boils for 3 minutes. Add baking soda and stir well. Pour box of cereal in a large paper bag. Pour mixture over cereal and shake well. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and shake bag. Repeat until you have done this 4 times. Pour onto cookie sheet in single layer and allow to cool.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Herbal Remedies for the cold and flu season
Herbs have been used as medicines for thousands of years. In fact, many of the pharmaceutical products sold today are synthetic chemicals based on herbal extracts. Herbal medicines may contain a whole plant, parts of plants, or extracts of either one or a combination of plants. Many people prefer to use herbal medicines because in many cases they give beneficial effects without the side effects caused by many pharmaceutical drugs.
In the western world, in the last 10-20 years, there has been a tremendous growth in the interest in herbal medicines and more natural and less toxic therapies have become increasingly popular. Scientific researchers have also produced a large amount of information on the use of plants and plant substances as medical agents. Much of this information provides scientific validation for the uses of plants which have been known to healers for thousands of years.
While herbs are, in many cases, free of the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, they must be used appropriately. Many herbs have potent effects and may also interact with other medications you may be taking. It is always wise to check on these interactions if you plan to take herbal medicines, especially if you are pregnant or have a chronic medical problem. These are some of the basic remedies for cold and flu symptoms. There are little to no side effects associated with these particular vitamins, minerals and herbs.
Zinc is one of the immune boosters your body can use if you are dealing with a cold or flu bug. Large amounts of zinc may impair copper absorption and reduce your ability to taste sweet and salt. If you were to take large doses of zinc for long periods of time a copper deficiency can lead to heart disease.
Echinacea stimulates the immune system, helps in tissue healing and has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-cancer effects. Echinacea should not be used for prolonged periods of time as your system will develop a resistance to the herb.
Astragalus strengthens the digestion and stimulates the immune system. It also aids adrenal gland function, acts as a diuretic and dilates blood vessels. Astragalus should not be used in cases of acute infections or fevers.
Cayenne contains carotene molecules which have powerful antioxidant effects. It aids in digestion, improves circulation and lowers cholesterol and blood fat levels. Applied topically it acts as a pain reliever. High doses on an empty stomach can cause gut irritation and eventually ulcers in susceptible people.
Garlic is an antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. Boosts immune function and limits free radical damage to blood fats. Taking garlic at the onset of a sore throat is an ally in fighting infection. The only side effect of garlic is that your friends may keep their distance as the stronger the garlic the more bacteria fighting properties it has.
Goldenseal prevents bacteria from attaching to cells, stimulates the immune system, and lowers fevers. It can be used to treat respiratory infections and as a mouthwash and to treat skin infections. Goldenseal should not be used in pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure.
Horseradish root stimulates blood circulation and has antibiotic action. It can be used externally and internally, to treat lung and urinary infections, and rheumatic conditions. Take care using it externally as it can blister the skin. Anyone with low thyroid function or taking thyroxin should avoid horseradish.
Sage is anti-microbial, astringent and anti-inflammatory actions. Sage is used to treat colds, sore throats and indigestion. It should not be used during pregnancy.
These are some of the main herbs that are used to treat symptoms of colds and flu. Vitamin C is also very beneficial in lessening the effects of a cold. You can take 3,000 -4,000 mg per day but should build up slowly and go back down gradually. Taking too much Vitamin C too quickly can cause problems with the kidneys and can cause diarrhea. Many studies have been done on the benefits of C by increasing the production of B and T cells and other white blood cells, including those that destroy foreign micro-organisms. It also increases interferon levels and antibody responses and has antiviral and antibacterial effects. These effects lead to improved resistance against infections.
In the western world, in the last 10-20 years, there has been a tremendous growth in the interest in herbal medicines and more natural and less toxic therapies have become increasingly popular. Scientific researchers have also produced a large amount of information on the use of plants and plant substances as medical agents. Much of this information provides scientific validation for the uses of plants which have been known to healers for thousands of years.
While herbs are, in many cases, free of the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, they must be used appropriately. Many herbs have potent effects and may also interact with other medications you may be taking. It is always wise to check on these interactions if you plan to take herbal medicines, especially if you are pregnant or have a chronic medical problem. These are some of the basic remedies for cold and flu symptoms. There are little to no side effects associated with these particular vitamins, minerals and herbs.
Zinc is one of the immune boosters your body can use if you are dealing with a cold or flu bug. Large amounts of zinc may impair copper absorption and reduce your ability to taste sweet and salt. If you were to take large doses of zinc for long periods of time a copper deficiency can lead to heart disease.
Echinacea stimulates the immune system, helps in tissue healing and has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-cancer effects. Echinacea should not be used for prolonged periods of time as your system will develop a resistance to the herb.
Astragalus strengthens the digestion and stimulates the immune system. It also aids adrenal gland function, acts as a diuretic and dilates blood vessels. Astragalus should not be used in cases of acute infections or fevers.
Cayenne contains carotene molecules which have powerful antioxidant effects. It aids in digestion, improves circulation and lowers cholesterol and blood fat levels. Applied topically it acts as a pain reliever. High doses on an empty stomach can cause gut irritation and eventually ulcers in susceptible people.
Garlic is an antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. Boosts immune function and limits free radical damage to blood fats. Taking garlic at the onset of a sore throat is an ally in fighting infection. The only side effect of garlic is that your friends may keep their distance as the stronger the garlic the more bacteria fighting properties it has.
Goldenseal prevents bacteria from attaching to cells, stimulates the immune system, and lowers fevers. It can be used to treat respiratory infections and as a mouthwash and to treat skin infections. Goldenseal should not be used in pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure.
Horseradish root stimulates blood circulation and has antibiotic action. It can be used externally and internally, to treat lung and urinary infections, and rheumatic conditions. Take care using it externally as it can blister the skin. Anyone with low thyroid function or taking thyroxin should avoid horseradish.
Sage is anti-microbial, astringent and anti-inflammatory actions. Sage is used to treat colds, sore throats and indigestion. It should not be used during pregnancy.
These are some of the main herbs that are used to treat symptoms of colds and flu. Vitamin C is also very beneficial in lessening the effects of a cold. You can take 3,000 -4,000 mg per day but should build up slowly and go back down gradually. Taking too much Vitamin C too quickly can cause problems with the kidneys and can cause diarrhea. Many studies have been done on the benefits of C by increasing the production of B and T cells and other white blood cells, including those that destroy foreign micro-organisms. It also increases interferon levels and antibody responses and has antiviral and antibacterial effects. These effects lead to improved resistance against infections.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Overcoming stress
Graduations, weddings, new jobs, new homes, promotions... even the most positive transitions in life involve some degree of stress. Entering the new year and keeping the resolutions that go along with it brings the impact of transitions in our lives to the forefront. It creates different time pressures... changes relationships with people in our lives... and forces us to view ourselves in a whole different light. Even the balance of time, schedules or power in our households may change. All these changes impact not only our emotions, but also our health. How can we manage transitions in the most healthful way?
EVERYONE CHANGES
Today, people have longer life spans and a broader range of choices than at any other time in history. The average American now has as many as four to five careers, and frequently moves from place to place geographically as well as professionally. This is distinct from past generations. All these transitions play out at a number of levels, from physical to psychological. After all, we are mind-body creatures. On the physical side, when you make a new commitment, such as starting a new job, you may be exhausted with the challenge of a longer commute to work, shifted work hours or meeting unfamiliar demands. This may lead to such symptoms as headaches or stomachaches, feelings of lethargy and anxiety.
Psychologically, a transition may cause you to experience a temporary loss of identity. Perhaps you used to be an A student, and now you are just one of millions of job seekers. You may have been a successful business executive and now find yourself in a retirement community in Florida... or a housewife, returning to the workforce.
All these transitions, whether unexpected or happily anticipated require some adjustment and may at first appear overwhelming. They are exciting on the one hand, but there are also new challenges and concerns as you actively seek to redefine yourself and your new identity. You must adapt and redesign your new environment so that it accommodates you.
LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD
Traditional stress-management strategies such as exercising, getting plenty of rest, eating a healthy diet and keeping your sense of humor can help you keep stress at bay. Never underestimate the value of social support. Talk to your close friends and family members about what's going on, and when necessary, seek professional counseling. However, the key to mastering the impact of your transition is to look forward and not backward. In moving toward a new stage in life, looking backward can drain you. It allows doubt to creep in. You begin to second-guess yourself and wonder if you made the right decision. These comparisons and misgivings can exact a severe toll.
After you deeply analyze a situation, the pros, the cons, the impacts, etc. and make a conscious choice to make a transition (in a divorce you may not have a choice... in the case of a new job, you probably do), move forward completely and resolutely. Head down the path fully without looking back. Repeat to yourself: I'm the one choosing to move this way. What works is to keep returning yourself to your choice to move forward and to give up dwelling on any thoughts about what should have been.
Choosing to move forward is a commitment one makes a stand, get rid of all the "woulda-coulda-shouldas." Even when the transition is not fundamentally your choice -for example, if your department is closed down and your job is outsourced make an effort to look at the situation from a forward-looking view. Perhaps you were thinking about changing jobs anyway, and this will give you the push you need to re-enter the market and get a more meaningful or lucrative position.
THE BOTTOM LINE?
Transitions are stressful, but it is your choice to frame and address them in a positive or a negative way. In the long run, your best bet is to focus on the opportunities for the future. Don't waste your time pondering the problems you faced in the past or are likely to face again as time goes by. Instead, take the time to create a promising, productive and rewarding future from the many opportunities that life offers you.
EVERYONE CHANGES
Today, people have longer life spans and a broader range of choices than at any other time in history. The average American now has as many as four to five careers, and frequently moves from place to place geographically as well as professionally. This is distinct from past generations. All these transitions play out at a number of levels, from physical to psychological. After all, we are mind-body creatures. On the physical side, when you make a new commitment, such as starting a new job, you may be exhausted with the challenge of a longer commute to work, shifted work hours or meeting unfamiliar demands. This may lead to such symptoms as headaches or stomachaches, feelings of lethargy and anxiety.
Psychologically, a transition may cause you to experience a temporary loss of identity. Perhaps you used to be an A student, and now you are just one of millions of job seekers. You may have been a successful business executive and now find yourself in a retirement community in Florida... or a housewife, returning to the workforce.
All these transitions, whether unexpected or happily anticipated require some adjustment and may at first appear overwhelming. They are exciting on the one hand, but there are also new challenges and concerns as you actively seek to redefine yourself and your new identity. You must adapt and redesign your new environment so that it accommodates you.
LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD
Traditional stress-management strategies such as exercising, getting plenty of rest, eating a healthy diet and keeping your sense of humor can help you keep stress at bay. Never underestimate the value of social support. Talk to your close friends and family members about what's going on, and when necessary, seek professional counseling. However, the key to mastering the impact of your transition is to look forward and not backward. In moving toward a new stage in life, looking backward can drain you. It allows doubt to creep in. You begin to second-guess yourself and wonder if you made the right decision. These comparisons and misgivings can exact a severe toll.
After you deeply analyze a situation, the pros, the cons, the impacts, etc. and make a conscious choice to make a transition (in a divorce you may not have a choice... in the case of a new job, you probably do), move forward completely and resolutely. Head down the path fully without looking back. Repeat to yourself: I'm the one choosing to move this way. What works is to keep returning yourself to your choice to move forward and to give up dwelling on any thoughts about what should have been.
Choosing to move forward is a commitment one makes a stand, get rid of all the "woulda-coulda-shouldas." Even when the transition is not fundamentally your choice -for example, if your department is closed down and your job is outsourced make an effort to look at the situation from a forward-looking view. Perhaps you were thinking about changing jobs anyway, and this will give you the push you need to re-enter the market and get a more meaningful or lucrative position.
THE BOTTOM LINE?
Transitions are stressful, but it is your choice to frame and address them in a positive or a negative way. In the long run, your best bet is to focus on the opportunities for the future. Don't waste your time pondering the problems you faced in the past or are likely to face again as time goes by. Instead, take the time to create a promising, productive and rewarding future from the many opportunities that life offers you.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Finding the right vitamin
So many have asked "how can I find the right vitamin for my family", and I can tell you that is difficult as there are so many products out there to choose from. It is vital that you read the labels just as we have to do in buying our foods. We must find out what their sources are so that we are taking in real vs. synthetic or man made. Our systems have a whole new fight on their hands when we take in synthetic vitamins. The liver especially has to work overtime to assimilate and to break it down to be used on the cellular level. There are some great liquid vitamins out there that won't break your budget and they are easier for the children to get down and of course the liquid form is more readily available for cellular use. Check out some of the web sites and see what you can do to help you and your family to make it through the cold and flu season without the usual down time.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Dangers of artificial sweetners
We have discussed on a regular basis the importance of eating whole natural foods. So many times we forget that these sweeteners are not in any way natural despite the advertising ploys. It is so very important to thoroughly research any man made food before adding it to our diet. Back in the day margarine was touted to be better than butter, we have since learned that the process that margarine goes through called hydrogenation has cause a myriad of problems and is being blamed for the tremendous number of bi-pass surgeries that are being done today. Consuming what is God made versus man made is always the wisest choice. Splenda and nutra-sweet have a long list of side affects that need to be considered. The best bet is to use raw sugar in moderation and disciplining ourselves to take one good homemade treat and really stop to enjoy the experience.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Vaccines and autism
We have heard a lot about autism in the news and talk shows all over the country. It is a hot topic! The numbers are an alarming 1 in 150 children becoming autistic! As parents we need to make informed decisions for ourselves and our children. That can be very difficult if we do not have a balanced view of each side. Here is a letter that was emailed to me and it is worth the time to read and consider what your options are. Most of all we need to pray and seek God's wisdom in our day to day decisions. Here is some food for thought!
REASONS TO JUST SAY NO TO VACCINES
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DOJuly 9, 2008NewsWithViews.com Vaccinating children has become sacrosanct in our culture. Doctors and government officials insist that vaccines are safe, and parents are pressured into compliance. In fact, parents have been reported to social services by doctors who consider not vaccinating to be a form of medical neglect or child abuse. Legislators across the country are attempting to pass laws in which parents will have no rights to refuse what is injected into their children. The inconsistency of rules involving the care of children is striking. Mothers are in complete control of their child's health while in the womb. They make choices against eating tuna, taking medications, smoking cigarettes and avoiding alcohol. Mothers may choose to even terminate the pregnancy. But the moment the baby arrives, control over their child's body is forcibly surrendered to healthcare providers and the government. The leg is jabbed with shots, eyes are gooped with antibiotic ointment and the heel is poked to get a drop of DNA-containing blood. With the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, signed into law April 24, 2008, the blood will be collected and warehoused for scientific research.[1] Parents have little or no say in any of these events. (see my previous article, 'Who Owns Your Child?')Vaccination is promoted by an industry that capitalizes on fear and the perceived necessity of the procedure has become multi-generationally entrenched. We have been programmed by the medical community and the media to believe that everyone – children and adults -- will become sick, and likely die, unless they are vaccinated. This explains why not vaccinating can be unfathomable to new parents who are unreasonably terrified of what were considered normal childhood illnesses only a few decades ago. The majority adults over 50 years of age remember having measles and the chickenpox. Both were mostly mild diseases, lasting seven to fourteen days, and leaving behind lifetime immunity. And even though chickenpox is rarely fatal, most parents opt to vaccinate. Merck & Co. estimated that as of December 31, 2007, 80 to 85 percent of all four to six-year-olds had received two doses of Varivax®, at one year and a booster before school.[2] With little attention on the problems with the chickenpox vaccine cited in the media, most don't realize that it can cause harm. Research shows that nearly 1 in 5,000 children who receive the chickenpox inoculation develop shingles within ten years of being vaccinated. Shingles, an intensely painful, blistering rash, is most commonly seen in the elderly or the chronically ill. It was rarely, if ever, seen in healthy children before the introduction of this vaccine. Other serious side effects, such as seizures, pneumonia, and anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), have been reported as a result of Varivax. Before it became available, about 50 children died every year from rare or unusual complications of the chickenpox. Put in perspective, 53 children died in drowning accidents in the [U.S.] state of Georgia in 1999. Vaccination has been cited as one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. However, it doesn't require an advanced degree in science to grasp that the public health accolades, celebrating high vaccination rates and low infection rates, have lead to serious health consequences across the globe. Vaccine ingredients seem to be playing a substantial role.Problems With Vaccine IngredientsGelatin, one of many ingredients in vaccines, is known to cause allergies and asthma. Allergies are now the most frequently reported chronic condition in children, limiting activities in four out of 10 children. Asthma, the second most common chronic childhood disease, affects more than one child in 20. The combined healthcare costs of asthma and allergies have soared to more than $25 billion/year.[3] Vaccines that contain gelatin include chickenpox, MMR, Boostrix (teen pertussis booster), Tripedia (DTaP) and the adult shingles vaccine, Zostrix. Vaccine gelatin may be contributing substantially to the skyrocketing incidence of, and expenditures on, asthma and allergies. Another vaccine additive, formaldehyde, can interrupt the normal function of the immune system. A colorless, pungent-smelling gas, formaldehyde can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, difficulty in breathing and asthma attacks when exposed to amounts as small as 0.1 parts per million. It is listed as a hazardous chemical on eight federal regulatory lists and considered to be one of the ten worst compounds on the ecosystem and health. Between 10 and 20 percent of general population has a reaction coming in contact with formaldehyde. Topical exposure can cause a mild reaction, such as dry skin and redness. The California Indoor Air Quality Fact Sheet states there is no known threshold level below which cancer risk does not exist.[4] The World Health Association (WHO) recommends that an exposure should not exceed 0.05 ppm or 0.05 mg/kg. So, for 12 pound baby (about 5kg), the maximum exposure should be below 0.25 mg. But with the current schedule, children receive more than ten times that amount, more than 3.5 mg, if they receive every mandated vaccine. Vaccines that contain formaldehyde include DTaP, polio, influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.Thankfully, mercury (in the form of thimerosal) has been removed from most vaccines. However, measurable amounts are still found in multi-vial flu shots, tetanus boosters, Energix-B (hepatitis B vaccine), Menomune (college meningitis vaccine), TriHiBit and Tripedia (both DTaP vaccines), and Twinrix (a combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine). Trace amounts remain in many more. Countless children have developed autism and there is strong evidence that their brains were injured by the preservative thimerosal. Follow the MoneyPositioned as a loss leader, vaccines appear to be the economic drivers of both the medical and the pharmaceutical industry. A loss leader is a business technique in which a less-expensive product is sold or given away for the sake of offering another product at a greater profit. This common practice is utilized to introduce new customers to a product, to build a new customer base and/or to secure future recurring revenue. Using a loss leader is more than just a nifty business trick - it can be a very successful economic strategy when executed properly. The classic example of a loss leader is the sale of razor blades. Companies like Gillette essentially give their razor units away for free, knowing that customers will buy their replacement blades, where the company makes all of its profit, for as long as they use the razor. Vaccines play a similar role for the drug companies. The cost of a vaccine is relatively inexpensive compared to the billions of dollars spent on medical interventions, medications—and even more vaccines—dispensed as a result of a vaccination side effect. Consider this example: the potential consequences of an inoculation with one of the two newly approved vaccines to prevent a rotavirus diarrheal infection, RotaTeq® and Rotarix®. Side effects listed on the package insert for RotaTeq include diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, fever, wheezing and coughing. RotaTeq has also been associated with bloody stools, a warning sign of a serious complication called an intussusception. Triggered by the vaccine, intussusception is an event where a portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope, causing an obstruction. Swelling, inflammation, and decreased blood flow to the fragile lining of the bowel cause the intestine to die. Between February 3, 2006, when RotaTeq was licensed, and January 31, 2007, twenty-eight cases of intussusception were reported in infants who received RotaTeq in the U.S. Sixteen of the 28 infants required hospitalization and surgery on their intestine.
In February, 2008, the FDA issued a warning that there was a 'statistically signficant increase in pneumonia-related deaths and seizures' associated with the other vaccine for rotavirus infection.[5] To reduce the risk of pneumonia, doctors promote the pneumococcal vaccine, Prevnar®. A side effect of Prevnar, as listed in the package insert, is ear infections, increasing the use of antibiotics. The many rounds of antibiotics required to treat recurring ear infections can cause serious bowel problems, leading to blood tests and evaluations by the pediatric gastroenterologist. The cause of all these additional problems is rarely indentified as a side effect of a vaccination. All of this can result from a Rotarix or a RotaTeq shot, given to avoid a common infection that most children contract, and recover from uneventfully, by the time they are three years of age.
Another example is the hepatitis B vaccine, given at birth, can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and dyspepsia (a condition associated with gnawing or burning stomach pain and persistent vomiting). Tiny children receive x-rays, undergo procedures such as endoscopy, and are given adult medications such as Prilosec® or Nexium® to resolve their discomfort. Unfortunately, since the dyspepsia is not recognized as a vaccine side effect, additional dosages of the hepatitis B vaccine are administered, often compounding the problem.Vaccines are the bedrock of expanded illnesses, skyrocketing medical costs and exponential drug sales. But it is more than individual vaccines that are cause for concern. The sheer number of vaccines children now receive between birth and six years of age is staggering and include: Diphtheria (a rare throat infection), pertussis, and tetanus (the DTaP shot); Haemophilus influenza type b (the Hib vaccine); measles, mumps, and rubella (the MMR shot); pneumococcus (the Prevnar vaccine); polio (three strains); rotavirus (five strains); and individual vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, chickenpox, and meningitis. Flu shots (three strains) are now given annually, beginning at six months of age. That adds up to 113 vaccine antigens by kindergarten given in about 33 shots. Parents are becoming wary of the many needles being jabbed into their precious babies at the tender age of two, four and six months. In response, the drug companies are combining several vaccines into a single injection. Comvax (hepatitis B and HiB), ProQuad (MMR and chickenpox), Pediarix (DTaP, polio and hepatitis B) and two newly approved vaccines, Kinrix (DTaP and polio) and Pentacel (DTaP, polio and HiB) have been developed. Parents are deceived into believing that the combination shots are fewer vaccines; they are not: The number of jabs is reduced, but the number of antigen doses remains the same. A significant problem with the combo shots is that, in the event of an adverse reaction, there is no way to determine which component caused the problem. This eliminates the ability to refuse additional doses of a particular vaccine. The ability to make a claim with the Vaccine Injury Compensation program is likewise negated. For adults who believe the days of deciding about vaccines are over because their children are now teenagers, think again: Teenagers are the new target market for the vaccine industry. Boosters are being recommended for vaccines given before five years of age and the new teen vaccines, Gardasil (for cervical cancer) and Menactra (for college-type meningitis), are being heavily marketed by doctors and the media. The additional vaccines add substantially to the total number of vaccine antigen. If little girls receive all doses of all recommended vaccines, they will have received 156 vaccine antigens and about 45 shots by middle school. Boys, not yet approved for Gardasil, receive slightly fewer: only 144 vaccine antigens and about 42 shots. Many more vaccines in the pipeline will put teens and adults in the industry crosshairs. In 2007, adult-teen vaccine sales overtook pediatric sales, the first time ever, accounting for 50.6% of all revenues. This development has been attributed to robust sales of influenza vaccines and the success of Merck's advertising to promote Gardasil for the HPV virus. Gardasil alone posted $1.5 billion in sales in 2007.[6]And yes, it's about the money. In addition to driving revenues as a loss leader, the newer vaccines are driving revenues through direct sales of expensive vaccines. According to Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News,[7]In 2007, the world market for preventive vaccines totaled $16.3 billion, up more than 38%, from $11.7 billion, in 2006. The market is predicted to increase at a compound annual rate of 13.1% during 2008. This growth rate is unheard of in other drug categories, especially since this is expected to be a challenging year for the pharmaceutical industry. Few other drug categories will see as many new product introductions and such public-policy attention. In 2007, global sales of pediatric vaccines exceeded $8.0 billion, an increase of 25.2% over 2006 sales of $6.3 billion. This high growth was due in part to continued heavy gains of Wyeth's pneumococcal vaccine, Prevnar, as well as the introduction of Merck's, RotaTeq….This will result in an overall market expansion of 14.2% per year from 2008 to 2013, with total sales reaching $18.8 billion at the end of the forecast period.
Vaccines are promoted as a way to boost the immune system. It only stands to reason that injecting multiple doses of pathogens and measureable amounts of chemicals taxes the immune system instead of enhancing it. I've observed in families who have more than one child and have chosen to vaccinate the first, but not subsequent children, the younger siblings seem to come down with fewer infections and are much healthier overall. I don't believe that's a coincidence. Preventive measures aimed at enhancing health can be incorporated into simple, lifestyle changes. Here are a few helpful suggestions:• Staying away from white (refined) sugar and opting for healthy foods and sugar-free snacks is the first step.• A high-quality, sugar-free, multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplement is recommended for all ages, too, not just for picky eaters. • The benefit adequate sleep has on health cannot be overstated. Without adequate sleep, the body is much more susceptible to illness. Toddlers need up to 14 hours a day of sleep, but they typically get only about 10½. Children between the ages of three and six need at least 10 to 12 hours per night; between seven and twelve years of age, 10 hours; and teens and adults need at least 8 hours. Most children get far less; and parents need to enforce bed times for their children, and for themselves.• Provide your family with clean, filtered water. • Encourage regular—but not obsessive—hand washing. • Make sure to get away from the TV and the computer several hours a day to run and play outside. Exercise stimulates the immune system and has a whole cascade of positive effects.
Persons who investigate both sides of this issue rarely continue vaccinating. That speaks volumes. If you do decide to 'Say No to Vaccines,' you're not alone. Thousands of parents who have experienced first-hand the consequences of vaccination, including autism, are not looking for 'something to blame.' They are begging other parents to learn about the risks before they proceed. Learn to trust your intuitive sense and investigate the full spectrum of the vaccination issue. You'll be glad you did.
REASONS TO JUST SAY NO TO VACCINES
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DOJuly 9, 2008NewsWithViews.com Vaccinating children has become sacrosanct in our culture. Doctors and government officials insist that vaccines are safe, and parents are pressured into compliance. In fact, parents have been reported to social services by doctors who consider not vaccinating to be a form of medical neglect or child abuse. Legislators across the country are attempting to pass laws in which parents will have no rights to refuse what is injected into their children. The inconsistency of rules involving the care of children is striking. Mothers are in complete control of their child's health while in the womb. They make choices against eating tuna, taking medications, smoking cigarettes and avoiding alcohol. Mothers may choose to even terminate the pregnancy. But the moment the baby arrives, control over their child's body is forcibly surrendered to healthcare providers and the government. The leg is jabbed with shots, eyes are gooped with antibiotic ointment and the heel is poked to get a drop of DNA-containing blood. With the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, signed into law April 24, 2008, the blood will be collected and warehoused for scientific research.[1] Parents have little or no say in any of these events. (see my previous article, 'Who Owns Your Child?')Vaccination is promoted by an industry that capitalizes on fear and the perceived necessity of the procedure has become multi-generationally entrenched. We have been programmed by the medical community and the media to believe that everyone – children and adults -- will become sick, and likely die, unless they are vaccinated. This explains why not vaccinating can be unfathomable to new parents who are unreasonably terrified of what were considered normal childhood illnesses only a few decades ago. The majority adults over 50 years of age remember having measles and the chickenpox. Both were mostly mild diseases, lasting seven to fourteen days, and leaving behind lifetime immunity. And even though chickenpox is rarely fatal, most parents opt to vaccinate. Merck & Co. estimated that as of December 31, 2007, 80 to 85 percent of all four to six-year-olds had received two doses of Varivax®, at one year and a booster before school.[2] With little attention on the problems with the chickenpox vaccine cited in the media, most don't realize that it can cause harm. Research shows that nearly 1 in 5,000 children who receive the chickenpox inoculation develop shingles within ten years of being vaccinated. Shingles, an intensely painful, blistering rash, is most commonly seen in the elderly or the chronically ill. It was rarely, if ever, seen in healthy children before the introduction of this vaccine. Other serious side effects, such as seizures, pneumonia, and anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), have been reported as a result of Varivax. Before it became available, about 50 children died every year from rare or unusual complications of the chickenpox. Put in perspective, 53 children died in drowning accidents in the [U.S.] state of Georgia in 1999. Vaccination has been cited as one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. However, it doesn't require an advanced degree in science to grasp that the public health accolades, celebrating high vaccination rates and low infection rates, have lead to serious health consequences across the globe. Vaccine ingredients seem to be playing a substantial role.Problems With Vaccine IngredientsGelatin, one of many ingredients in vaccines, is known to cause allergies and asthma. Allergies are now the most frequently reported chronic condition in children, limiting activities in four out of 10 children. Asthma, the second most common chronic childhood disease, affects more than one child in 20. The combined healthcare costs of asthma and allergies have soared to more than $25 billion/year.[3] Vaccines that contain gelatin include chickenpox, MMR, Boostrix (teen pertussis booster), Tripedia (DTaP) and the adult shingles vaccine, Zostrix. Vaccine gelatin may be contributing substantially to the skyrocketing incidence of, and expenditures on, asthma and allergies. Another vaccine additive, formaldehyde, can interrupt the normal function of the immune system. A colorless, pungent-smelling gas, formaldehyde can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, difficulty in breathing and asthma attacks when exposed to amounts as small as 0.1 parts per million. It is listed as a hazardous chemical on eight federal regulatory lists and considered to be one of the ten worst compounds on the ecosystem and health. Between 10 and 20 percent of general population has a reaction coming in contact with formaldehyde. Topical exposure can cause a mild reaction, such as dry skin and redness. The California Indoor Air Quality Fact Sheet states there is no known threshold level below which cancer risk does not exist.[4] The World Health Association (WHO) recommends that an exposure should not exceed 0.05 ppm or 0.05 mg/kg. So, for 12 pound baby (about 5kg), the maximum exposure should be below 0.25 mg. But with the current schedule, children receive more than ten times that amount, more than 3.5 mg, if they receive every mandated vaccine. Vaccines that contain formaldehyde include DTaP, polio, influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.Thankfully, mercury (in the form of thimerosal) has been removed from most vaccines. However, measurable amounts are still found in multi-vial flu shots, tetanus boosters, Energix-B (hepatitis B vaccine), Menomune (college meningitis vaccine), TriHiBit and Tripedia (both DTaP vaccines), and Twinrix (a combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine). Trace amounts remain in many more. Countless children have developed autism and there is strong evidence that their brains were injured by the preservative thimerosal. Follow the MoneyPositioned as a loss leader, vaccines appear to be the economic drivers of both the medical and the pharmaceutical industry. A loss leader is a business technique in which a less-expensive product is sold or given away for the sake of offering another product at a greater profit. This common practice is utilized to introduce new customers to a product, to build a new customer base and/or to secure future recurring revenue. Using a loss leader is more than just a nifty business trick - it can be a very successful economic strategy when executed properly. The classic example of a loss leader is the sale of razor blades. Companies like Gillette essentially give their razor units away for free, knowing that customers will buy their replacement blades, where the company makes all of its profit, for as long as they use the razor. Vaccines play a similar role for the drug companies. The cost of a vaccine is relatively inexpensive compared to the billions of dollars spent on medical interventions, medications—and even more vaccines—dispensed as a result of a vaccination side effect. Consider this example: the potential consequences of an inoculation with one of the two newly approved vaccines to prevent a rotavirus diarrheal infection, RotaTeq® and Rotarix®. Side effects listed on the package insert for RotaTeq include diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, fever, wheezing and coughing. RotaTeq has also been associated with bloody stools, a warning sign of a serious complication called an intussusception. Triggered by the vaccine, intussusception is an event where a portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope, causing an obstruction. Swelling, inflammation, and decreased blood flow to the fragile lining of the bowel cause the intestine to die. Between February 3, 2006, when RotaTeq was licensed, and January 31, 2007, twenty-eight cases of intussusception were reported in infants who received RotaTeq in the U.S. Sixteen of the 28 infants required hospitalization and surgery on their intestine.
In February, 2008, the FDA issued a warning that there was a 'statistically signficant increase in pneumonia-related deaths and seizures' associated with the other vaccine for rotavirus infection.[5] To reduce the risk of pneumonia, doctors promote the pneumococcal vaccine, Prevnar®. A side effect of Prevnar, as listed in the package insert, is ear infections, increasing the use of antibiotics. The many rounds of antibiotics required to treat recurring ear infections can cause serious bowel problems, leading to blood tests and evaluations by the pediatric gastroenterologist. The cause of all these additional problems is rarely indentified as a side effect of a vaccination. All of this can result from a Rotarix or a RotaTeq shot, given to avoid a common infection that most children contract, and recover from uneventfully, by the time they are three years of age.
Another example is the hepatitis B vaccine, given at birth, can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and dyspepsia (a condition associated with gnawing or burning stomach pain and persistent vomiting). Tiny children receive x-rays, undergo procedures such as endoscopy, and are given adult medications such as Prilosec® or Nexium® to resolve their discomfort. Unfortunately, since the dyspepsia is not recognized as a vaccine side effect, additional dosages of the hepatitis B vaccine are administered, often compounding the problem.Vaccines are the bedrock of expanded illnesses, skyrocketing medical costs and exponential drug sales. But it is more than individual vaccines that are cause for concern. The sheer number of vaccines children now receive between birth and six years of age is staggering and include: Diphtheria (a rare throat infection), pertussis, and tetanus (the DTaP shot); Haemophilus influenza type b (the Hib vaccine); measles, mumps, and rubella (the MMR shot); pneumococcus (the Prevnar vaccine); polio (three strains); rotavirus (five strains); and individual vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, chickenpox, and meningitis. Flu shots (three strains) are now given annually, beginning at six months of age. That adds up to 113 vaccine antigens by kindergarten given in about 33 shots. Parents are becoming wary of the many needles being jabbed into their precious babies at the tender age of two, four and six months. In response, the drug companies are combining several vaccines into a single injection. Comvax (hepatitis B and HiB), ProQuad (MMR and chickenpox), Pediarix (DTaP, polio and hepatitis B) and two newly approved vaccines, Kinrix (DTaP and polio) and Pentacel (DTaP, polio and HiB) have been developed. Parents are deceived into believing that the combination shots are fewer vaccines; they are not: The number of jabs is reduced, but the number of antigen doses remains the same. A significant problem with the combo shots is that, in the event of an adverse reaction, there is no way to determine which component caused the problem. This eliminates the ability to refuse additional doses of a particular vaccine. The ability to make a claim with the Vaccine Injury Compensation program is likewise negated. For adults who believe the days of deciding about vaccines are over because their children are now teenagers, think again: Teenagers are the new target market for the vaccine industry. Boosters are being recommended for vaccines given before five years of age and the new teen vaccines, Gardasil (for cervical cancer) and Menactra (for college-type meningitis), are being heavily marketed by doctors and the media. The additional vaccines add substantially to the total number of vaccine antigen. If little girls receive all doses of all recommended vaccines, they will have received 156 vaccine antigens and about 45 shots by middle school. Boys, not yet approved for Gardasil, receive slightly fewer: only 144 vaccine antigens and about 42 shots. Many more vaccines in the pipeline will put teens and adults in the industry crosshairs. In 2007, adult-teen vaccine sales overtook pediatric sales, the first time ever, accounting for 50.6% of all revenues. This development has been attributed to robust sales of influenza vaccines and the success of Merck's advertising to promote Gardasil for the HPV virus. Gardasil alone posted $1.5 billion in sales in 2007.[6]And yes, it's about the money. In addition to driving revenues as a loss leader, the newer vaccines are driving revenues through direct sales of expensive vaccines. According to Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News,[7]In 2007, the world market for preventive vaccines totaled $16.3 billion, up more than 38%, from $11.7 billion, in 2006. The market is predicted to increase at a compound annual rate of 13.1% during 2008. This growth rate is unheard of in other drug categories, especially since this is expected to be a challenging year for the pharmaceutical industry. Few other drug categories will see as many new product introductions and such public-policy attention. In 2007, global sales of pediatric vaccines exceeded $8.0 billion, an increase of 25.2% over 2006 sales of $6.3 billion. This high growth was due in part to continued heavy gains of Wyeth's pneumococcal vaccine, Prevnar, as well as the introduction of Merck's, RotaTeq….This will result in an overall market expansion of 14.2% per year from 2008 to 2013, with total sales reaching $18.8 billion at the end of the forecast period.
Vaccines are promoted as a way to boost the immune system. It only stands to reason that injecting multiple doses of pathogens and measureable amounts of chemicals taxes the immune system instead of enhancing it. I've observed in families who have more than one child and have chosen to vaccinate the first, but not subsequent children, the younger siblings seem to come down with fewer infections and are much healthier overall. I don't believe that's a coincidence. Preventive measures aimed at enhancing health can be incorporated into simple, lifestyle changes. Here are a few helpful suggestions:• Staying away from white (refined) sugar and opting for healthy foods and sugar-free snacks is the first step.• A high-quality, sugar-free, multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplement is recommended for all ages, too, not just for picky eaters. • The benefit adequate sleep has on health cannot be overstated. Without adequate sleep, the body is much more susceptible to illness. Toddlers need up to 14 hours a day of sleep, but they typically get only about 10½. Children between the ages of three and six need at least 10 to 12 hours per night; between seven and twelve years of age, 10 hours; and teens and adults need at least 8 hours. Most children get far less; and parents need to enforce bed times for their children, and for themselves.• Provide your family with clean, filtered water. • Encourage regular—but not obsessive—hand washing. • Make sure to get away from the TV and the computer several hours a day to run and play outside. Exercise stimulates the immune system and has a whole cascade of positive effects.
Persons who investigate both sides of this issue rarely continue vaccinating. That speaks volumes. If you do decide to 'Say No to Vaccines,' you're not alone. Thousands of parents who have experienced first-hand the consequences of vaccination, including autism, are not looking for 'something to blame.' They are begging other parents to learn about the risks before they proceed. Learn to trust your intuitive sense and investigate the full spectrum of the vaccination issue. You'll be glad you did.
proteolytic enzymes
We have discussed earlier the major role that enzymes play in proper digestion and better absorption of nutrients, this is a substance that enhances the process very efficiently. The reports coming out are very positive. Proteolytic enzymes have tremendous healing properties. As we age our bodies do not have the proper balance of enzymes to effectively break down proteins, fats and carbs which in turn slows down out digestion allowing foods to putrefy in the gut causing a gamut of health problems. As foods are broken down more completely your cells are nourished giving you a stronger defence system to fight off the culprits stealing your health and well being!
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