Four Steps to Organic Motherhood

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joanna507 — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:22:21 GMT

Can anyone offer or does anyone have any suggestions for PKU? I did a search and am unable to find anything on Mercola.com to help my niece. Her son is living with this condition and the diet is horrific. No proteins including seeds and the free foods are mostly full of sugar. He is now in early grade school and struggling with the homework, and behaviour issues are starting to rear their head. He is twitchy and violent at times. I am trying to help her but really can't find any info here and since this is where I come for most health advice I'm hoping to find some ideas for her.

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LilLadyRen — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:52:26 GMT

My reply is to Bikin MOM since I cant figure out how to email you. I just found out I am pregnant and I am already an organic freak haha - I have barely heard of at-home water births but of course have never had to think of it for myself until NOW.
I knew something had to be fishy about that whole hospital procedure since I'm not a fan of the medical industry myself but unfortunately have been in the hospital more than I should have most of my life.
I did not think I would be thinking of pregnancy and birth options just yet, but here I am pregnant and now that I am - I am going to do all I can to do what is right to ME not for any other societal sheep - just like all other aspects of my life.
After reading your reply, I think this sounds like the path I want to take but I'm still young and have no house - I live in an apt. Is that even possible without your own home? I have a sense you did a lot Healthy research to have your child and especially since you have other conditions as I do, I am stuck now whether to stick to medical chemicals and advice or start obeying my natural intuition to what I KNOW is healthy for a pregnancy and child birth.
Anyone is welcome to reply to me or email me, I just specifically noticed some things I would like to hear about further from Bikin mom, so please help me explore those interests you have sparked with me - i.e. the vitamins you speak of etc etc etc

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Bikin Mom — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:58:53 GMT

How I wish I had seen this list 8 years ago when I started pregnancy and motherhood! I wish I would have known about Dr Mercola! If I could go back and do one thing differently I would have purchased "Nurishing Traditions" and figured out how to cook only whole organic foods and followed exactly what Sally Fallon says in that book - especially the cod liver oil. I also would have skipped remodeling my home when my youngest was less than two years old. He developed "asthma-like symptoms" which is probably related to the dust, or possibly not enough Omega 3 oils. As if pregnant women and new Moms don't already get enough advice... please listen to Dr Mercola as your bright, healthy children will be worth all the extra effort to avoid processed foods.

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Bikin Mom — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:58:17 GMT

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Pam_248733 — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:51:18 GMT

My baby is almost 1 year old now and I must stop breastfeeding so I can get pregnant again as the clock is ticking. Any idea on what I should give him for calcium? I have gone to Dr. Mercola's links for raw milk and it does not seem to be available here in the Des Moines Iowa area from what I can find. Should I give him organic whole milk and cheese and avoid cows milk or are these 2 items just as bad? I had a premature delivery and I did not eat much fish. Maybe there was a link as I ate very healthy - lots of fruits/vegetables, no sodas or aspartame, and used a lot of natural products.

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IRENE HALIDAY — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:44:56 GMT

I believe there is a big difference when we change from chemical cleaners to natural cleaners. Oprah Winfrey had a program on the environment last month and she said she uses the "Get Clean" products by Shaklee and loves them. She gave everyone in the audience a huge basket full of the products. I have used them for years and I love them, too. No fumes, no smells, safe, super-concentrated (you use your own water), cleans like a dream. Children in homes that use natural cleaners are healthier, and homes are a safer place to live.
Irene

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missysoupy — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:38:55 GMT

When I was taking natural childbirth classes in preparation for the birth of my second child (through First Birth Ministries), our instructor told us that God does indeed know best when it comes to the Vitamin K issue. Turns out that colostrum is naturally high in Vitamin K. If one breastfeeds their baby freely during that first week of life, the baby's Vit K levels should be quite sufficient to promote blood clotting around 7-9 days. The Vit K shot is especially pushed with parents who have boys, as many are circumcised before they leave the hosptial. Interestingly, God has something to say about this, too: He commanded circumcision on the 8th day of life (Leviticus 12:3), at a time when Vitamin K levels should be high enough to prevent excessive bleeding. We chose not to do Vitamin K (or any other shots) with our kids, and they remain healthy and happy (no allergies, eczema, or ear infections like many other kids their age).

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Sarasmiles — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:04:29 GMT

I am very alarmed with all the ultrasounds pregnant women and their unborn babies are exposed to these days, and I suspect they contribute to the high rate of premature births. They cannot be anything but harmful to the unborn child.

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Peter Morrissey — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:27:11 GMT

The use of words such as 'Natural' or 'Organic' is more of a concern. If you follow Dr Samuel Epstein, he calls this "Green-Washing".
Making something sound all nice and fuzzy warm when it actually is not.
Lots of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals are natural and organic, but they are still toxic, as Dr Epstein has researched.
Look more towards products that have been classified as 'Safe and Effective'. Dr Epsetin has recommended the ones that he has thoroughly researched himself.
Be informed

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luvVDub — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:24:09 GMT

Hi My baby is 18 months and I stopped breastfeeding a couple months ago. Bad mommy, I know. I have been breastfeeding for almost 3 years. His sister is almost 3 and breastfed her till she was almost 2. Any suggestions on what to give him now? I have been giving him wholemilk. I have just found a source of raw milk. It is a little far of a drive. Welcome any suggestions. By the way,I love reading all of your comments!

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helpingheart — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:49 GMT

Dr. Mercola has a great article on: Mom's Low Fish Intake Associated with Premature Deliveries
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/06/16/child-birth.aspx

Also the article mentions the Bradley method (Natural Birth):
http://www.bradleybirth.com/

Great Info!

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sunshinehair11 — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:18:03 GMT

Well, I'm not among the heroic mothers here that knew about going organic before my first child was born 13 years ago. I had no idea about how to be healthy or toxin free. I think about my Dr's recommendations while I was preganant. The most information I received was, don't drink diet coke (not because it was thought to be harmful, but because I needed to gain more weight!). I was told to drink the real thing. I also remember asking the doc if I should quit dying my hair, and she said "Why?". She could not believe that anything could penetrate my scalp. I quit anyway, but my child does struggle with Asperger Syndrome (mild autism), and is healing because of our healthy lifestyle and Dr. Mercola's many healthy recommendations. One will never know if it could have been prevented (of course the vaccinations he received up until age 2 didn't help) Carolyn

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Cheryl Rounds — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:38:21 GMT

Many of the body care products that are currently on the market contain synthetic chemicals such as pthylates that are estrogenic in nature. In our ponds these chemicals have the effect of feminizing male fish and may be doing the same thing to human babies. Our male children have lower sperm counts and more problems such as undescended testicles and our female children are going through menses earlier, I have 2 girls , eight years apart. The older one went through menses at 12, the younger one at 10. I attribute this to eight years of daily hair washing with traditional shampoo (this was before I had any knowledge about the chemicals used in body care products. I now know better and use only organic body care, Educate yourself so that you can make wiser choices.for yourself and your children. You can download a free ebook "Chemicals Cocktails" and/or listen to a talk on chemicals in body care at www.blissfullyorganic.com You can also purchase certified organic products from this site. Also check out www.ewg.org and their reports skin deep and body burden.

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moo_203 — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:14:03 GMT

ozy,
thanks for the info.
my grandchild was diagnosed with leukemia ( ALL) at the age of 2 years..she was breastfed and her mom did all the right things. the baby did receive the K injection at birth and i was wondering if theres a connection as theres no cancer ever in both sides of family.

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moo_203 — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:46:51 GMT

i read an article on vitamin K injections for newborns link to childhood cancer.. it was called to inject or not to inject..does anyone know anything about this?