Natural Family Health
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What to tell your children when the world is broken.
Some thoughts on talking to your children about terrorism, war and comforting children in troubled times.
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Lining their pockets: Conflict of Interest?
"No infectious disease
specialist will be able to serve on this committee! We all take money from
pharmaceutical companies." The reaction of a member of the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee speaking out against a bill which would prohibit any person who is (or whose spouse is) an officer, employee or agent of, or has any ownership or other financial interest in a pharmaceutical company that manufactures vaccines from serving on the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee. The bill would also prevent Committee members and/or their spouses from accepting anything of value or any economic benefit from a pharmaceutical company that manufactures or produces vaccines. The bill was vetoed.
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Getting Rid of Fleas in Your Home Naturally: How to Make and Apply Pesticide Free Flea Killer
How to rid your home of fleas without pesticides and dangerous chemicals. You can do it without foggers, bombs or pesticide companies who charge an arm and a leg!
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Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Breastfeeding Awareness Month is a time to let other breastfeeding mothers know you support them and to do what you can to educate others around you about the benefits of breastfeeding.
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Life Changes: Bloom Where You are Planted
Change can start small and you can make it happen right where you are!
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Summer Activities for Toddlers and Older Children
Ideas for a fun-filled summer rain or shine!
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My Vaccine Manifesto
I wrote this in response to recent questions regarding our decision not to vaccinate our children.
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We are what we eat. Genetically Engineered Foods: Uh-Oh!!
Genetically modified foods are on almost everyone's table. If we knew more about what they are doing to our food, mandatory labeling might become a higher priority.
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Birthing Choices Part III: Homebirth
Proof that homebirth is safer than hospital births. Homebirth is not only more comfortable and loving for mothers, but safer and more sanitary for babies.
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Birthing Choices Part II: Unassisted Childbirth
Giving Birth Alone. Childbirth without the complications and sometimes dangerous, unecessary interventions of medical professionals. This is truly natural childbirth.
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Birthing Choices Part I: Midwifery
Choosing a midwife for prenatal care and to attend the birth of your child whether at home or at a birthing center. Midwifery is a safe and loving choice for your pregnancy and birth.
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What's Waldorf? An Introduction to Waldorf Education
A short history of Waldorf Education. An explanation of the principles and philosophy of Waldorf Education. A list of activities and items you can plan, make and do in your home to use Waldorf Education in your child's daily life.
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Safe Sunscreens and Bug Repellents for Summer
Summer is on the way! Worried about the chemicals in sunscreens and bug repellents? Keep your kids safe with these healthy and effective versions of necessary summer safety products!
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Breastfeeding: Why breastfeeding needs YOUR good P.R.
Breastfeeding mothers need to take more responsibility in promoting breastfeeding and supporting other breastfeeding moms.
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Adventures in Cosleeping: A Toddler in the Bedroom
Our bedtime ritual might seem like mayhem to some: but to me, it's really a little slice of heaven.
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Unnatural Births
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
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Choosing My Battles
Deciding when to keep my unpopular choices to myself and when it is important to share them with others. It has been a tough lesson to learn.
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Milk: It does a body harm.
Why Cow's milk is NOT so good for you. Alternatives to cow's milk and suggestions for a healthy happy life without milk!
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A Natural Family Holiday Season
Keeping the holidays simple, natural and full of love and the spirit of giving.
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Choosing the RIGHT Health Care Provider for Your Family
How to choose the right practitioner for your natural family. Deciding who to trust with the healthcare of your child is an important choice and often difficult for parents who practice attachment-style/alternative parenting. It's important to weigh your options and choose wisely so you won't have to constantly argue with a doctor who disagrees with your parenting decisions.
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When are you going to stop nursing that baby?
How opinions of friends and family sometimes make us feel uncomfortable with decisions we know are good and right for our children.
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The MMR Vaccine and Autism: Is there a connection?
My thoughts on recent research revealing a connection between the MMR Vaccine and Autism. Links to related articles and statistics.
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Clean Your Home the Healthy Way! Recipes and Ideas!
A few cleaning recipes to help you rid your house of dangerous toxins and chemical fumes. Also, a list of the ONLY cleaning basics you'll ever need -- get ready to clean house!
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On the Fence: How do we make a decision about vaccinations?
Deciding whether or not to vaccinate is a heavy load to bear. Here are the issues I believe are at the heart of the matter and some suggestions on how and where to look to make your decision.
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The Family Bed: A Hot Bed for Debate
Our family's decision to bring our daughter into our bed. Co-sleeping is safe and beneficial for both baby and parents. How to Parent by instinct in a culture that wants to scare us into acting like "normal" families.
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Natural Family Living: For the Sake of Our Children
What better reason to change your lifestyle than for the health of your children? Follow your instincts and do what is natural for your health and for your family's well-being.
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