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Will getting a TDaP shot protect your baby?

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Is my baby going to be at risk for developing whooping cough? Who will put my baby at risk?

The following information will help you navigate the pertussis/whooping cough shots. When assessing information that may contradict what you have been told by health professionals, keep an open mind. Seek the truth. Many times very well meaning people have been given false information and haven’t fully researched all the facts.

Did you know that the DTaP does not prevent colonization and transmission of Diphtheria and Pertussis? It only potentially reduces the symptoms in vaccinated individuals. A study done in 2000 concludes, “Vaccinated children may be asymptomatic reservoirs for infection.” http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/6/5/00-0512_article

So the vaccinated can carry and spread the bacteria without feeling sick. That is part of the reason pertussis outbreaks are occurring in highly vaccinated populations. It also contradicts the idea that a healthy unvaccinated person is somehow more likely to spread the disease. The vaccine does not prevent against pertussis, it protects against the “whooping cough” symptom that comes along with pertussis. This may result in those who receive the vaccine being a “silent carrier” which is why pertussis is so prevalent. Grandma gets her TDaP shot and still gets pertussis but doesn’t have the number one sign of pertussis (the cough) and goes and smooches your baby – baby now has pertussis. Many scientific studies clearly acknowledge these facts.

In an article entitled, “The 112-Year Odyssey of Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccines-Mistakes Made and Implications for the Future” in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, the author acknowledges: that the vaccine being given is making people more susceptible to pertussis: “Because of linked-epitope suppression, all children who were primed by DTaP vaccines will be more susceptible to pertussis throughout their lifetimes, and there is no easy way to decrease this increased lifetime susceptibility.” Cherry JD. The 112-Year Odyssey of Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccines-Mistakes Made and Implications for the Future. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2019 Sep 25;8(4):334-341. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piz005. PMID: 30793754.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30793754/

The ‘baboon study’ may be the most significant explanation of how the vaccine may mask symptoms and instead of reducing transmission – may actually increase transmission to the non vaccinated. Acellular pertussis vaccines protect against disease but fail to prevent infection and transmission in a nonhuman primate model, https://www.pnas.org/content/111/2/787

Del Bigtree from The Highwire provides a detailed passionate video illustration of the findings of the baboon study here from 14 minutes – 25 minutes.

Additionally, TDaP vaccine recipients are more likely to get other strains. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/8/08-1511_article

Those who have natural immunity after contracting the disease naturally are protected. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15876927/

Is there longterm protection for children who receive all five doses of the DTaP vaccine? Waning Protection after Fifth Dose of Acellular Pertussis Vaccine in Children. Nicola P. Klein, Joan Bartlett, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, et al. The New England Journal of Medicine, Massachusetts Medical Society, Sep 13, 2012. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200850

Whooping cough in school age children with persistent cough: prospective cohort study in primary care states “Conclusions For school age children presenting to primary care with a cough lasting two weeks or more, a diagnosis of whooping cough should be considered even if the child has been immunised. Making a secure diagnosis of whooping cough may prevent inappropriate investigations and treatment.” BMJ 2006; 333:174 https://www.bmj.com/content/333/7560/174

So what’s a parent to do? Insisting that everyone that will come into contact with baby must be vaccinated will not offer protection from whooping cough and may, indeed, increase the risk that baby will be infected with and get whooping cough.

I believe breastfeeding is the number one immune boost your baby needs for protection against all infection. Breastfeeding is simple, but not always easy. Prioritizing successful breastfeeding means getting information and support in advance to understand and overcome potential challenges. Avoiding all nipple substitutes in the first six to eight weeks will help prevent nipple confusion and rejection by baby of the breast. The best way to become comfortable with breastfeeding is to spend time with mothers who successfully and happily breastfed their babies.

Close contact (holding, kissing, etc.) with recently vaccinated individuals should be avoided, as they are potential silent carriers, but there is no need to panic and stress. Wearing your baby in a carrier when out in public is a great way to keep baby close and protect from unwanted contact.

If baby does develop a pertussis infection, early treatment with a high dose vitamin C protocol has been highly effective. As a parent who experienced whooping cough with four of my children when they were young, I can encourage you that children do survive whooping cough.

One serious reason to be wary of the DTaP and TDaP vaccines is the high level of aluminum they contain. A deep dive into the potential harm of injecting aluminum shows that there are many possible ramifications from auto-immune disorders to neurologic (brain) injury. Parents are not given true informed consent when they are not told of the possible adverse events of injecting aluminum. The biggest question to consider is, do I want to avoid a lifetime illness, possible neurological injury, or an infection of short duration that can be treated?

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Ginger Ade (AKA Tiger Juice)

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Ever need a special ‘punch’ or drink for a party? While we might think we need to stop at the grocery store and buy a juice or a jug of something to serve to our guests, here is another option.

Recently our youngest daughter and I hosted a baby shower ‘tea party’ for our older daughter who is expecting her second baby. Since it’s always nice to have a cold drink to offer in addition to the hot tea, I thought about what options I had in my kitchen. Last minute is often when I get my best ideas, and the result was enjoyed so much that I received many requests for the ‘recipe’. I didn’t really follow any recipe but combined ideas I’ve learned over the years*. Here is what I did, with a few suggestions for variations.

Basically, you are making a ‘tea’ with fresh ginger and jalapeño. You can make it strong, sweeten it with honey, and dilute it to taste.

  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated. Vary the amount according to your palate. More ginger will equal more ‘burn’.
  • Several slices of jalapeño or other hot peppers (OPTIONAL, but has great health benefits!). Test your pepper for the hotness level. You can use more slices of a mild jalapeño. Adjust based on how ‘hot’ you or your guests can handle!
  • Filtered water
  • local honey (add as your tea is cooling)
  • fresh squeezed juice of one lemon, lime, or orange (optional, add to cooled tea to give a natural vitamin C boost)

Combine ginger, peppers, and water to nearly fill a sauce pan. Glass is best. Stainless steel next best. You can also use a slow cooker if you have the time. Adjust the quantity of ginger to the size of your pot and the amount you are making.

Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and allow to simmer for at least 1/2 hour (can go for an hour in the saucepan, or use a slow cooker for a few hours, or overnight).

Allow to cool. While cooling, pour through a filter to strain out the ginger pieces. Alternatively, if you aren’t in a hurry, you can blend the mixture, and then pour into the strainer, using a rubber spatula to push the mass through it. I think I prefer blending – it feels like you get more ‘good stuff’ that way.

Add honey to taste. Stir. Add a lot of ice (made with filtered water). The ice will not only cool it, but will also serve to dilute it. Add more water as desired.

Ginger could be the best “flu shot” EVER!

Why Ginger? A quick internet search reveals many fabulous benefits of ginger:

  • powerful antibiotic properties and is able to effectively target some ‘antibiotic resistant strains’
  • calms nausea
  • soothes sore muscles
  • eases arthritis symptoms
  • curbs cancer growth
  • lowers blood sugar and may help with weight loss
  • eases menstrual period pain
  • boosts bone health
  • strengthens the immune system
  • may help lower cholesterol
  • may help improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and is responsible for much of ginger’s medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Ginger has long been used as a natural remedy to fight various ailments. Now, new research is showing that ginger may also be effective in fighting harmful bacteria and viruses.

A recent study found that ginger extract was able to kill several types of bacteria, including some that are resistant to antibiotics. The study’s authors believe that the compound responsible for this effect is gingerol, which has potent antibacterial and antiviral properties.

…Modern science is now discovering that this humble root may have powerful anti-cancer properties. One study found that ginger contains over 40 antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. These substances work together to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and stop them from spreading.

https://lungcancertips.com/10-most-amazing-health-benefits-of-ginger/

Note to self: Make Ginger Ade more often!

*This is a simpler, tastier version of Kick ‘Um Juice, a powerful concentrate many have used in their victory over cancer. Another variation I experimented with is Kick ‘Um for Kids a great immune boost to give to children during cold and flu season.

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Kick ‘um for Kids

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Fresh lemons and ginger

Kick ‘um Juice is a ginger, hot pepper, turmeric and lemon juice that has amazing benefits as a health and immune boost. Many have used it effectively in their cancer protocols.

Combining ginger, turmeric, lemon, and honey with hot water is a great tea to drink when you experience any cold symptoms. These fresh ingredients bring many benefits whether you have a cold, or just want to stay healthy. Both ginger and turmeric are anti-inflammatory. Fresh lemons are a fabulous source of natural viatmin C.

Ginger root

I made a delicious ginger, lemon and honey drink, added fizzy water, and was refreshed with something similar to a homemade ginger ale. I didn’t have any turmeric, but if I had some I would have only added it to the last 5 minutes of simmering. If you don’t like fizzy, just drink it straight, or add water if desired.

Method

Sliced ginger simmering in a covered pot
Sliced ginger simmering in a covered pot

Slice about an inch of fresh ginger really thin. Put in a pot and cover with about 1/2 gallon (1 liter) boiling water. Cover and simmer for 1/2 – 1 hour. The more ginger you use the stronger the ginger flavor. Turn off heat and allow to cool.

Add raw local honey to taste, perhaps 1/4 – 1/2 cup (honey has many benefits, including soothing coughs) and store in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, pour into a glass, add the juice of 1/2 fresh lemon. Add some fizzy water if desired. Or, for simplicity, add lemon and fizzy water and keep in a bottle with a tight lid and use throughout the day.

Optional: add cayenne pepper if you can handle the HOT! Cayenne pepper provides many benefits.

jar of honey
honey

Always find raw local honey. Mass produced honey that you buy in a supermarket does not provide the same benefits as local raw honey. Find the best honey available in your area.

Drink for coughs. Drink to treat allergies. Drink for sore throats. Drink for headache. Drink for refreshment.

Busy moms need an easy way to help their little ones stay healthy. Having sick miserable children makes us all want an “instant solution”!

Natural remedies support the body’s ability to heal. Avoiding pharmaceutical and typical OTC medications results in long term health. All pharmaceutical products come with unwanted side effects.

If you have coughing children or are facing yet another round of colds, you’ve probably tried a lot of different ways to help them. I hope you will find this Ginger Ale an easy effective treatment! Here is another easy natural way of soothing cough and cold symptoms.

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as nine grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Kick ‘Um Juice

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Chopping peppers with gloves on
Chopping up the peppers – don’t forget to wear your gloves! The peppers might be very hot!
Chopped ginger simmering in a pot
Chopped ginger simmering

Urgent Update: I had the opportunity to chat with Enoch and he emphasized to me that it is VERY IMPORTANT to simmer the ingredients in a glass saucepan. My apologies for getting that wrong!

Enoch DeBus defied his cancer diagnosis with a juice he calls Kick ‘Um Juice. His website is https://www.enochdebus.com/kickum-juice/ and he provides videos describing some of the benefits of this juice, as well as his approach to food that helped him cure his cancer.

This is my version of his recipe. The juice really lives up to its name. My son met Enoch DeBus at his church and his vitality and health defy his age and his previous cancer diagnosis. The original recipe can be found here in video and is written in the comments on that page. I read through all of Enoch’s comments, watched his video and compiled it for myself so that I could make it easily. I like to store my best recipes on my website so I won’t lose them! I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if you make some!

Kick ‘Um Juice

The first step is to make a concentrate from which you make a daily drink (instructions below). The concentrate is stored in the refrigerator once cooled.

  • 1 quart good water
  • 1/3-1/2 pound of chopped up ginger
  • Bring water to a boil and simmer in a glass saucepan, covered, for 30 minutes. 
Chopping four different types of peppers - use a glove!
Chop peppers with gloves

After the 30 minute cooking time, add the following chopped peppers to the pot with the ginger (seeds and all). I was not able to find all the peppers locally, so I used what I was able to find.

  • 3 habaneros 
  • 3 jalapeños
  • 3 Serranos 
  • 3 Hot Red Tabasco (optional?)

cook for another 10 minutes at a light boil.

Remove from heat. Add the following chopped ingredients to the hot mixture, but do not cook. Allow to cool.

  • 4 turmeric roots, chopped
  • more chopped ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons of black pepper pellets (ground up in magic bullet)
Fresh turmeric root can be purchased in many grocery stores. Organic fresh garlic.
Fresh turmeric; fresh garlic

Once cool, blend everything in a powerful blender twice, like a Vitamix or Ninja blender. You now have your concentrate. Do not filter. Enoch says he can store it for up to 7 months in the refrigerator. Mine was used up much quicker than that. Shake before using.

Daily Juice Recipe:

To make a daily juice, combine in a quart glass container:  

  • 1oz. from your concentrate blend
  • 1.5 – 2 fresh squeezed limes or lemons, 
  • 1 – 2 Tablespoons of organic maple syrup or to taste
  • clean filtered water to fill up the quart glass jar

Shake. Ready to drink. Store in refrigerator and drink throughout the day. If it’s too strong just add more water, if too weak, add more of the concentrate blend. This potent juice provides a boost and support for your immune system and has been used by many to reclaim health.

Blend half, blend the other half, combine and blend
Concentrate in glass jars. This is the quantity I made with this recipe
Concentrate plus fresh squeezed lemon juice & maple syrup

Compiled by Becky Hastings who collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as nine grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Hurrah! Effective Treatments!

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No Need to Fear, Effective ‘Rona treatment protocols are here!

Vitamin D

Many agree: The single best prophylaxis for Covid-19 is Vitamin D.

I’ve been a big fan of vitamin D for years. I make sure to get plenty in the summer through sunshine, and take supplements in the winter.

Here is a recommended protocol:

https://vitamind4all.org/letter.html
https://covid.us.org/2020/09/10/prophylaxis-for-covid-19-prevention-protocols/

The evidence is overwhelming. Everyone should be taking vitamin D supplementation, at appropriate levels for their age and medical condition. For more than 50 studies, check out this link.

ICAM treatment

Florida doctors found a coronavirus cure that’s nearly 100% effective

This overview contains a description of ICAM: Immunosupport drugs (Vitamin C and Zinc), Corticosteroids against inflammation, Anticoagulants against blood clots, and Macrolides to help fight infection. https://bgr.com/2020/09/26/coronavirus-cure-icam-protocol-florida/

I-MASK+ treatment

I-MASK+ prophylaxis & early outpatient treatment protocol for COVID-19 utilizes Ivermectin, Vitamion D3, Vitamin C, Quercetin, Zinc and Melatonin.

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)

The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents has published a new peer-reviewed study which  confirms that low-dose hydroxychloroquine combined with zinc and azithromycin was an effective therapeutic approach against COVID-19. https://principia-scientific.com/new-study-hcq-protocol-effective-against-covid-19/

In light of the fact that there are effective preventative and treatment options, do we really need to eagerly accept an experimental untested rushed liability-free product injected into healthy people? All medicines and biologic products carry risks. These products are not safe for everyone and should be approached with extreme caution. God designed our incredible immune system to protect us. Death is inevitable. Christians have no fear of death.

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as nine grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Flu Shot for Employment

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CDC picks flu strains for this year's flu shot. Overweight scientist in a white lab coat with a blindfold aims a syringe at a target and says "How am I doing this year?"

Hi Becky, My husband and I work for a health care system which requires, as a condition of employment, that we take the flu shot annually. So far, I’ve been fortunate to not have an adverse reaction to it — though I usually put a baking soda compress on the injection site immediately afterwards (take it with me and go to the restroom right away after getting the obligatory injection.) My husband developed a heart condition after his last shot 4 years ago and has a permanent exemption signed by his cardiologist. I have two questions: 1) Do you know where I could find examples of well-written Religious Exemption statements? and 2) Do you have a recommendation of where to buy or a recipe for a “drawing salve” that I can purchase or make, to use instead of a baking soda compress — should my Religious Exemption request be denied? Thank you for your website. I’ve shared it with many pregnant women and parents in hopes of sparing their children the consequences of blindly abiding by the vaccine schedule. My youngest son became moderate-to-severely effected [ASD?]after his DPT shot at 19 months. By the grace of God, who guided us through understanding the root cause and working with many providers and therapies over the past 17 years, our son has recovered a great deal and loves Jesus and us today. Thank you again.

Hi,
Thanks for getting in touch, and thanks for sharing my website with others. My work is a passion and I am not remunerated for it in any way. God has placed this topic on my heart and I appreciate all efforts to extend the impact. Since there is so much information available (a blog I wrote for my mom in 2013) on the ineffectiveness and the risk of flu shots, it is beyond belief for me that large medical establishments mandate them for all employees. Since the vaccine manufacturers are 100% liability free, my only conclusion is that this policy is driven either by GREED, or is diabolical in origin.

I do not recommend voluntarily submitting to their jabs just to keep a job. There are other ways to earn an income! Be strong. God will guide you. However, if you are ever force vaccinated, you also need to take vitamin C before and after. In a previous blog I discuss “Preparing to Vaccinate“.

Dr Russel Blaylock makes additional recommendations and various supplements to take to assist with detoxing after forced vaccines here.

RATHER than voluntarily submitting to any vaccine, I strongly urge you to either get an exemption or find a new job!  

Vaccine exemptions: Go to this website for help in getting exemptions. Alan Phillips, whom I have met personally, is a vaccine rights lawyer who has helped hundreds of people get exemptions.  

“Alan Phillips, J.D., provides educational products and services to the general public and legal consulting services to attorneys regarding exemptions to vaccines required: 1) at birth; 2) for daycare, grade school and college enrollment in public, private and military schools; 3) as a condition of employment; 4) for military members, families, civilian contractors/employees, National Guard members, and other military persons; 5) for immigrants, including refugees and foreign-adopted children; 6) for children of parents in child custody disputes; and 7) in other situations in the U.S.

You have seen what the vaccine did to your husband. You have been entrusted by God with a healthy body. As a guardian of your body, protect yourself from the evil scheme by any means possible. To accept the shot and then try to help your body detox seems diabolical. Will you also accept the mark of the beast? God will open doors for those who follow Him and refuse to participate in the beast agenda. 

My friend was able to get a religious exemption which I wrote about here.  However, all employees who have any exemption are required to wear a mask for the entire ‘flu season’. Of course, now everyone is required to wear a mask all the time. In fact, when they go back to face to face work, they want to mandate masks and face shields for everyone! He is now looking for a new job! He counsels teens and children and feels that when they go back to face to face meetings, he will not be able to connect with his clients AND abide by the nonsensical requirements. We are praying for God to open a door for a job near to where we live!

Many prayers for you – protect your health – once it’s gone, it’s very difficult to rebuild. The truth is, we don’t know WHAT is in the vials they want to inject us with. We don’t know where they are made, what safety standards are followed, etc. Allowing a flu shot is an act of BLIND FAITH in an industry KNOWN to put profit over the health and welfare of their end users. Additionally, all parties involved in the manufacture, promotion and deliver of flu shots are 100% free of any and all harm caused by these untested products. All vaccines are 100% liability free.

Becky Hastings

Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved and blessed with a husband of nearly 40 years, five precious babies, and now get to delight as nine grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.

Boosting the Immune System

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The route to health is complicated and can be individual, depending on your body and background. In general, avoiding all pharmaceutical and over the counter products while eating high quality food with minimal processing, will result in a good level of health. This assumes consuming very little sugar, flour and other “white” food products. *

Health is also promoted through good lifestyle practices like getting good sleep, regular exercise, time spent outdoors, reducing chemical exposure from household and beauty products, practicing relational harmony, working on forgiveness of yourself and others, and drinking plenty of high quality water.

Sometimes we all feel like we could be “catching something.” The body is fully equipped to fight off infections. God designed our immune system. Fever is one of the ways our body has of attacking and killing off invaders.

Maintaining optimal levels of nutrients will assist the immune system so that it can mount any  assault needed.

The following recommendations are from Dr Brownstein, a Board-Certified family physician and one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice.

Nutrient Normal Dose Viral Attack Dose
Vitamin C 3,000 mg – 5,000 mg per day 1,000 mg per hour until bowel flush (similar to diarrhea), then back off for a time, but continue lower dose
Vitamin A 5,000 IU per day 100,000 IU per day at the first sign of illness, for 4 days (High doses NOT advised during pregnancy)
Vitamin D 2,000-5,000 IU per day 50,000 IU per day at the first sign of illness, for 4 days
Iodine 25 mg per day 50-100 mg/day at first sign of illness, for 4 days

I previously described in detail various approaches to giving high doses of vitamin C to every member of the family based on their weight.

From Dr Brownstein’s website

Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a breastfeeding counselor for over 23 years Becky is devoted to helping parents make wise decisions for the long-term health and wellbeing of their babies. As a member of a Vaccine Safety Education Coalition, Becky writes and speaks on the topic of vaccine safety.

*Sometimes if you are taking prescription drugs it is important to gradually reduce rather than cold turkey. This is not medical advice. If you take any prescription drugs it is important to find a medical professional who understands the power of the body to heal, who can guide you in the process of reducing the medication if needed.

Choosing Your Baby’s Doctor

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Many parents blindly trust doctors. Others mistrust all of them. How can parents find a doctor who respects their parenting decisions even if they may differ from standard medical advice or experience?

Some parents are informed of true vaccine risks versus benefits prior to pregnancy and childbirth and are able to avoid vaccines entirely; other parents notice vaccine injury and decide to discontinue giving further vaccines. Parents who follow standard medical practice, and allow their baby to be injected with vaccines, whether bullied into it or not, often experience deep feelings of betrayal on top of the trauma of dealing with a vaccine injury. They never expected that such a ‘nice doctor’ could recommend such a devastating procedure for their healthy baby. Many parents with children injured or killed by vaccines are further traumatized by the denial of the real and obvious vaccine injury by the ‘nice doctor’. Some parents are kicked out of a medical practice for refusing to accept more vaccines for their baby.

Parents who understand the true risk of vaccines seek to find a doctor for their baby who will respect their decision, if not fully support it.

Note:
If you are searching for a doctor who will support your non mainstream ideas regarding parental choice, you might want to adopt a stealth approach. Use vague words when asking questions like, “I’m looking for a doctor who supports a more natural holistic approach to health for my child.” Many parents have found they need to keep their child’s vaccine status quiet in order to protect their baby/child from ‘well meaning’ but ignorant people who could cause unwanted complications. By keeping our family’s vaccine status close to our chest until we get to know people, we provide greater protection for our young children.

Ways to identify doctors who accept non-vaccinated children without ever pushing vaccines.

Firstly, I don’t have lists of doctors, but there are a lot of respectful doctors available. Word of mouth is probably the best way to locate a potential doctor in your area. Some good ways (not guaranteed) to find an open-minded doctor:

1) Ask on local FB groups that have a more natural/crunchy leaning.
2) Ask moms from a La Leche League or other breastfeeding support group/meeting
3) Ask about doctors at a local health food store or co-op
4) Consider finding a “family” doctor or “general practitioner” who often have a more accepting attitude of family choices.
5) Look for some labels that indicate a differently thinking doctor like ‘Integrative’, ‘Functional Medicine’, or ‘Physical Medicine’. Practices with this type of ‘label’ may include chiropractors and have a more of a ‘team’ approach to achieving health.
6) Many families find regular chiropractic visits are more beneficial than pediatrician visits.
7) One option is to skip well visits completely.
Good questions to ask:

How does Dr _____ encourage natural immunity and health in babies and children? (good answers include supporting/encouraging exclusive breastfeeding, delaying or avoiding vaccines, attention to good nutrition and avoiding processed foods, elderberry or other immune boosting supplements, good sleep and hygiene practices, etc.)

What is Dr ____ approach to fevers in babies and children? Fevers are beneficial and yet many doctors and parents rush to give fever reducers which could actually cause further harm.

What does Dr _____ think of using vitamin C in high doses? While this might not be a ‘deal breaker’, knowledge of the effectiveness of vitamin C in babies and children is an indication that this doctor has researched beyond the standard training of medical school.

A bonus question regarding childhood cancers. I’m not sure of how to approach such a question, but it is becoming an increasing concern to parents that if a child is diagnosed with cancer they have very few treatment options (radiation, chemotherapy, and/or surgery). Many parents have faced the threat or reality of forced removal of their child by CPS/DCF if they seek second opinions or alternative therapies to treat their child’s cancer. My children are now grown, but it would be wise to get an awareness of your child’s doctor’s opinion on the growing incidence of cancers amongst children, causes and best options for treatment. I pray you will never need this information.

The NVIC.org provides helpful information on vaccine requirements and exemptions for each state. There may be local vaccine truth activist organizations or individuals that you can connect with. Finding other vaccine truth activists near you can be a great resource in many ways.

Doctors are highly regarded in our culture and can play a significant role in our parenting decisions. It’s important to find a doctor who encourages you, respects your parenting instincts, and truly has your baby’s health as their top priority. Not all pediatricians have taken the time necessary to research the complexities of vaccines for themselves. They trust what their training and professional organizations tell them. I wish you well in your search for such a person. Here is an example of an amazing doctor.

Please leave a comment with your suggestions for ways to find a doctor, and good questions to ask in your search!

Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a breastfeeding counselor for over 25 years, Becky is devoted to helping parents make wise decisions for the long-term health and wellbeing of their babies, including which vaccines to choose. Becky loves mountain biking and appreciates donations, which mainly encourage her.

Easy Immune Boost

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This is a recipe for a simple, economic, tasty way to combat nearly any type of illness in the initial stages. It is far more effective than a flu shot or most common over-the-counter medications. While pharmaceutical medications may reduce some symptoms, they generally do not assist and support the body towards wellness. Each ingredient in this Immune Boost has properties that support the body’s ability to mount a response to offending pathogens.

  • local raw organic honey (not for babies under 12 months), preferably produced by bees who do not have access to pesticide laden fields!
  • coconut oil (raw, organic)
  • powdered vitamin C either sodium ascorbate or ascorbate acid
  • cayenne pepper
  • turmeric powder
  • cinnamon
  • ginger powder

Mix equal parts of honey and coconut oil in a jar. You can either mix a Tablespoon of each, or 1/4 cup, or more. You might want to start with a smaller amount to try it!

Add all the other powdered ingredients in as large a quantity as you think you (or your child) will be able to tolerate. You can always start small, and add more. Usually you can put quite a large amount of vitamin C (remember you will only be giving a small amount of this mixture at a time) without it being too noticeable. Start with just a sprinkle of the spices. The honey and coconut oil are a great aid to masking the flavors of the vitamin C and spices.

Give a 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Give frequently until symptoms disappear!

What is it good for? Allergies, sore throat, cold sores (at the first sign), upset tummy, cold or flu, headaches, etc. Try to allow the mixture to sit in your mouth, under your tongue for as long as possible so it can be absorbed quickly sublingually.

Try it – you may be astounded!

Why? All of these spices have amazing properties of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and provide immune stimulation/activation. It really works. And it tastes great – even for children. Elderberry syrup is another great immune booster to have on hand, but can be a little more work to prepare from the dried berries, or expensive to purchase.

CBD Oil is another natural supplement that provides excellent immune boosting benefits. Make sure your CBD Oil is organic, tested for purity and potency, and safely extracted. I have found a great product and am happy to answer any questions you may have about it. You can learn more and order CBD at http://healingplant.org.

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a life & wellness coach, Becky seeks to inspire and motivate others to find increased energy, joy, and longevity. Navigating information to achieve long-term health goals in every area of life is a passion!

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At the first sign of any type of illness: runny nose, cough, upset stomach, lack of energy, fever, sore throat, sore ears, cold sore (fever blister), headache, etc.

It’s important to take FAST ACTION to offset the duration and extent of the potential illness. For me, fast action does not mean running to a doctor or pharmacy for the typical cold and flu medicines! There are so many cheaper, better alternatives we have available!

As mothers, we need to help our children identify any potential symptoms and come quickly for home remedies. The sooner we start, the more we reduce the symptoms! Our children will also learn to assist their body in the healing process on their own, and be able to bring quick healing to our grandchildren! As a grandmother there isn’t much better than watching your children raise vibrant healthy children!

  1. Begin vitamin C therapy. The critical thing to remember is that the dose and the frequency are extremely important. Don’t delay. Get started on vitamin C. Have vitamin C on hand. I’ve written extensively about what dose, what brands, etc. in my What Dose of Vitamin C? blog.
  2. Avoid Tamiflu. It is 1) expensive; 2) ineffective in reducing the duration of flu; and 3) can be potentially dangerous for some individuals.[1]
  3. Avoid pain/fever reducers, especially for children. Acetaminophen actually depletes the body of glutathione which is an important amino acid that helps our body clean up and remove offending substances. I’ve written about that in this blog, How Safe is Acetaminophen?
  4. Give elderberry syrup. There are many prepared elderberry products available. For a cheaper option you can purchase your own elderberries and make your own syrup to keep on hand in your refrigerator.
  5. Keep well hydrated. If the patient is a baby, breastfeed often and don’t worry too much about solids. Coconut water (not coconut milk) is an excellent way to rehydrate for children and adults. Choose the best brand you can find with the no added sugar and least extra ingredients. Avoid sucralose containing products because they are poisonous and immune suppressing.
  6. REDUCE or REMOVE SUGAR. This is a good thing we can do most of the time to stay healthy, but is essential when we feel any symptoms of illness. At the first sign of any symptoms is the time for the brain to sound a RED ALERT “sugar is poison to me especially right now.”
  7. NO Pasteurized milk. Butter, eggs, hard cheese and fermented kefir are good.
  8. Think soup. Or curry. Try to consume bone broth and natural spices, and soup, stew or curry is a great way to achieve this. Give the patient their favorite soup. Most of us have heard that chicken soup is good when you are sick – it is true, but you might want to make your own.
  9. Avoid flour. Have you chicken soup without the noodles. Don’t have bread sticks. As much as possible avoid ALL processed foods and eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, organic preferred.
  10. Make your own flu shot. Depending on the age and taste preferences, here are some great ingredients to include in your flu shot: lemon juice, pineapple juice (no sugar), cayenne pepper, jalapeño pepper, ginger, garlic, honey, turmeric, cinnamon, coconut oil. Combine them in whatever way you like. Choose the ones you like most. Food is your best medicine. I’m working on a recipe for a Hot Chai Chocolate drink.
  11. Honey. For anyone over 12 months, honey is beneficial, especially good for coughs. Don’t buy mass produced honey. Local raw honey is your best option. Find a local bee keeper and talk to him about where his bees harvest. It is important that they don’t have access to fields doused with Roundup. Vitamin C powder can be added to honey to make it more acceptable.
  12. Drink Herbal teas
  13. Colloidal Silver. If you feel an antibiotic might be needed, first try colloidal silver.
  14. Essential oils. I’m not an EO expert, but there are many oils that are beneficial. Lavender is especially good and safe for children. A few drops on the bottom of the feet, behind the ears, on the chest and throat can be beneficial and soothing. Learn about EO safety, ways to dilute, and have a few on hand. Some of my favorites are peppermint, frankincense, and tea tree. You don’t need to break the bank and buy every oil available. Most oils provide a variety of benefits and work with our body to assist in reclaiming health.
  15. Fresh air, time outdoors is essential, depending on the severity of the current illness, and the weather.
  16. Good sleep. Sleep requires an entire blog of its own, but getting plenty of rest is extremely beneficial. Symptoms of illness are a signal to prioritize an early bed time and limit exposure to screens – especially prior to bed time to maximize good sleep.
  17. Movement is critically important to keep our lymph system running. Walk, dance, take the stairs, do a few toe rises or squats – just find some ways to move regularly.
  18. Vitamin D. In the winter months we are not able to synthesize vitamin D from the sun. I’ve written more about Vitamin D in this blog.

Remember, healthy foods are the best way to stay healthy. Symptoms of illness are a reminder to get back to a healthy eating plan!

Don’t think you have to do every single thing on the list, but do what you can, what works for you and your family! Have a healthy winter!

 

Oh, and it goes without saying (if you’ve read anything on my blog) that if you want to have super health, and give your children life-long health and wellness, avoid all vaccines. Vaccines artificially stimulate your immune system, insert toxic chemicals into your body, and for some people, end up causing death, serious injury, or life-long auto-immune disorders.

 

Author: Becky Hastings, wife to John for 37 years, mother of five naturally born breastfed babies, grandmother of six, passionate follower of Jesus, truth, and HEALTH. 

 

[1] Helpful Articles/Links on Tamiflu