Taking Control of Your Health – The Stern Chiropractic Newsletter
Featured Topic: CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS
Referral Corner:
The Greatest Compliment my Patients Can Give is the Referral of Their Friends and Loved Ones. Thank You For Your Trust. This month, I would like to thank the following people: The Gelb Family, The Mihigan Family, The Conlon Family, The Landau Family, The Schwerdlin family, Dr. James Cox, Dr. Debbie Stern & Craig Mottlowitz.
Charity Corner:
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Topic of the Month : CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS
Does every child need them? Is there another side to the story? Are there any downsides to vaccinating your children? Do you have options if you don’t want to vaccinate your children? These are some questions to consider. Vaccination is not a black and white issue and there are many things to be considered before making a decision that will affect your child and yourself for the rest of your lives.
A Partial List of Toxic Contents Found in Vaccines!
Thimerosal (mercury)
Aluminum
Formaldehyde
Yeast
Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze)
MSG
A PARTIAL LIST OF SIDE-EFFECTS LINKED TO VACCINATIONS!
The following was taken from research presented at the proceedings of the 1997 & 2000 International Public Conference on Vaccinations.
Autism, Diabetes, Neurologic Complications, Encephalopathy, SIDS, ADD, Hyperactivity, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Speech Difficulties, Coordination Disorders, High Blood Pressure, Blindness, Chromosomal Damage, Seizures, Autoimmune Diseases, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Arthritis, increased risk of Shingles in the elderly, Alzheimer’s & DEATH.
There has never been a long-term study on the effects of vaccines. They have been forced upon us for over 50 years. Don’t you think they could have and should have done some long-term studies?
The Autism rate has gone from 1/2200 in 1988 to 1/86 in 2001. We are doing something to damage our children’s brains.
How Do You Know If Your Child Is At Risk of Severe Side-Effects?
There are certain risk factors but, in general, YOU DON’T. Your child’s body’s ability to handle the stress put on it by the vaccinations at the time the shot is given determines what will happen. If there is interference in your child’s nervous system (subluxation) or something else compromising his/her body’s resources, he/she has a greater risk for a bad reaction. Here are some basic questions to ask at the time of vaccination (provided by the National Vaccine Information Center – NVIC 800-909-shot):
Is my child sick right now? Has my child had a bad reaction to vaccinations before? Does my child have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions? Do I know if my child has a high risk of reacting? Do I have full information on the vaccine side effects? Do I know how to identify a vaccine reaction?
Your Immune System
Your body has 3 lines of defense to protect itself from infection. First is the skin, secretions and psylia; second is the inflammatory response and third is the immune response. Injecting vaccines skips directly to 3rd line and stimulates an emergency response (Th2). This emergency response, like most emergencies, is temporary, which is why you need boosters. Natural exposure to a disease goes through the natural lines of defense producing a (Th1) response which provides a permanent immunity.
The Th2 immune response produced by vaccination is appropriate for bacterial infections (antibody response) but most of the diseases that are vaccinated against are viral and would be much better handled with a Th1 immune response. According to the Hygiene Hypothesis, by vaccinating from day 1 we are creating a compromise of the immune system and trading off infectious diseases (measles …) for hygienic diseases (allergies, sinusitis, diabetes & autoimmune diseases).
The body is a magnificent self-healing and regulating organism and is designed to have the best possible physiological response to its environment. Our efforts to alter its function (because we think we know better) are usually not overly successful and always come at great cost.
If You Decide To Vaccinate, Do It More Safely.
When you are told that the vaccines no longer contain mercury, DON’T BELIEVE IT! Ask to see the box and look for yourself, I did. The government made it illegal to produce vaccines that contain thimerosal because of the severe risks to our children but they are still using-up the back stock of the vaccines that were produced before this regulation. If you are going to vaccinate, check the box to make sure your vaccine is thimerosal free. If you want to make sure your child gets a thimerosal free vaccination, you can call the manufacturer and order a single dose for your child that will be shipped to your pediatrician with your name on it. Avoid excess toxic load on your child, spread out the doses so they do not receive 3-4 at a time. Wait until your child is a little older and has developed somewhat of an immune system before you start the shots.
Did Vaccinations Cause The Decline of Their Associated Diseases?
It does not appear so. Click HERE to see graph. If the vaccinations work so well why have there been outbreaks of Pertussis in McHenry County and outbreaks of Chicken Pox in Minnesota? These kids were vaccinated.
Options If You Don’t Want To Vaccinate Your Children.
Illinois provides for 2 exemptions from vaccination.
1. Medical Exemption – your child had a vaccine reaction or has a know risk factor for reaction. Your pediatrician needs to sign this.
2. Religious Exemption – you have a right to refuse vaccination based on your personal religious/spiritual beliefs. If you would like to discuss this, please call me.
Resources:
http://www.whale.to/vaccine/citations.html
http://www.whale.to/m/critics.html
http://www.909shot.com/
http://www.icpa4kids.org/kid_b_family_health_vaccine_info.htm
http://www.vaccineawareness.org
Products of the Month : Esberitox
Esberitox is a combination of 3 very powerful herbs (Echinacea, White Cedar and Wild Indigo). This product is extremely effective in boosting the body’s immune system (strong immune systems protect the body) and helping to ward off as well as shorten the length and intensity of the common cold and flu.
I hope this information helps you take control of your health and your life! If you have any questions, feedback or have any suggestions for future topics, please call or email me.
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Don’t forget the importance of maintaining your health with regular chiropractic and acupuncture care.
Sincerely,
Gregg Stern, D.C., FICPA