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In late 2007, New Jersey became the nation’s first state that requires preschoolers to get flu shots. Beginning September 2008, any child who attends licensed day care or preschool will be required to receive a yearly flu shot. Children with both private health insurance, as well as low-income families, will have the shots paid for. However, this is not the issue at hand.

This law is causing problems not only because it challenges our liberties, but there are legal issues surrounding the administration of these vaccines and what they do to a young child’s immune system. More and more evidence is showing that certain vaccines could be challenging our ability to react normally to health challenges and may take months to rebuild our immunity pre-inoculation.

Alternative physicians still agree the best way to avoid health challenges is to strengthen our immunity through nutrition, with supplementation and IV nutrient support as needed. Fresh fruits and vegetables, vitamins A, C, D, E, zinc, iron and selenium are especially good for supporting immunity. For small babies, mother’s breast milk is still best.

http://www.naturalnews.com/z022652.html

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Studies show a correlation between declining physical performance in elderly people and decreased serum Vitamin D levels. 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the main circulating form of Vitamin D.

With age the body’s ability to form Vitamin D from sunlight diminishes. Vitamin D levels are less than favorable among many people. Cod liver oil is a good source of Vitamin D.

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Periodontal disease does not stop at the gum line. Research shows that patients with poor oral health have other medical conditions. Scientists are convinced that gum disease contributes to pathologic inflammatory processes throughout the body. Chronic inflammation has been linked to cancer and heart disease. Oral health is a key component of optimal physical health.

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2007/aug2007_report_toothpaste_01.htm

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Research indicates Vitamin K in low doses helps stabilize coumadin’s anti-coagulant effects thus stabilizing daily fluctuations in INR levels. (INRs are the International Normalized Ratios which measure how fast blood clots.)

Vitamin K is also necessary for optimal cardiovascular function and bone health.

Green leafy vegetables are a good source of Vitamin K.

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A London study has found that electrical field risks in our home, hospital and office environments are much higher than expected. There are, however, many things we can do to reduce the negative effects of these fields.

We can take precautions with our home equipment by keeping our PCs and laptops grounded as recommended, as well as keeping humidity levels normalized in the home.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_6361.cfm

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Organophosphates and organochlorines, such as diazinon and DDT, are linked to neurological symptoms in humans according to research conducted by federal government scientists. The findings of the survey submitted to farmers who used the chemicals and were experiencing symptoms. The survey results have been published in “Environmental Health Perspectives”, a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences publication.

http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/apr2005/niehs-28.htm

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More and more attention is being given to environmental toxins and their link to cancer. The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute established a center to study and understand how to improve our external environments to reduce our risks and help prevent cancer from occurring.

The National Cancer Institute as well as the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences speculate that 80-90% of all cancers involve environmental factors. These factors are key especially when people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a regular basis.

http://216.92.30.97/ec_101.htm

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Many people suffer from debilitating fatigue and chronic pain that affects just about every aspect of their lives. New York College of Oswego analyzed statistics showing that animals who were exposed to contaminant metals such as lead had increased reactions to stressors which caused cortisol increase in them. Lead exposure causing a continuous production of cortisol due to stress of any kind can result in adrenal insufficiency.

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/53818

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There is currently much debate on the subject of vaccine-related autism. The studies have been proven, and dots have been connected from injecting children with thimerosol, (the preservative used in vaccines) and the mercury overload in autism. So why the continued rise in autism? Our own government agencies’ interference on telling the American people the truth about childhood vaccinations.

http://www.townsendletter.com/Oct2007/EDautismstoller1007.htm

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Feel good about what you put on your body! There are many safe-to-use, organic products to put on your skin. Health conscious cosmetic companies provide you with safe products. Don’t feel like a ticking time bomb worrying about potentially dangerous, carcinogenic-producing ingredients floating around in your bloodstream. Learn to read ingredients, identify what’s good, and what isn’t, in the skin products you choose.

There are a number of skin-conscious companies that use organic ingredients, without preservatives, metals and other toxins. Some companies accommodate their vegan customers by using plant waxes instead of beeswax. They offer fragrance-free products as well as those with plant and flower oils for those who prefer scent on their skin.

Keep in mind, even though some companies may list their product as “organic” or “natural”, there may be hidden parabens, undesired ingredients or scents. So read those labels - and remember - if it’s not safe to eat it’s not safe for your skin!

http://www.townsendletter.com/April2006/healthrisks0406.htm

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