Comments for AllergyKids Blog http://allergykids.wordpress.com A food allergy blog to help the millions of children with peanut allergies and food allergies Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:37:56 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Sue http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-505 Sue Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:37:56 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-505 I absolutely appreciated the timing of this e-mail. I have 2 children that I consider vaccine injured and have stopped vaccinations since my one son was 2 and the other 4 months. They are now 3 and 5 and very healthy. They have good nutrition, excellent handwashing and sleep habits. I highly rely on all of this to keep our family healthy. I was almost scared into thinking that I needed to vaccinate them against the flu and swine flu to prevent something horrible, but after reading your quotes from Dr. Sears I have my confidence back that I know I'm making the right choice by my children, short term and long term health. I absolutely appreciated the timing of this e-mail. I have 2 children that I consider vaccine injured and have stopped vaccinations since my one son was 2 and the other 4 months. They are now 3 and 5 and very healthy. They have good nutrition, excellent handwashing and sleep habits. I highly rely on all of this to keep our family healthy. I was almost scared into thinking that I needed to vaccinate them against the flu and swine flu to prevent something horrible, but after reading your quotes from Dr. Sears I have my confidence back that I know I’m making the right choice by my children, short term and long term health.

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Christie http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-503 Christie Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:18:57 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-503 I am so grateful to have heard Robin on XM over the Summer! I feel more informed than many people that I know and have passed this article on to many of my mom friends. I chose to vaccinate my 2 1/2 year old because I have a 4 month old baby. My husband has been vaccinated as well. I am nursing, so that is not the best option for me at this time. I love Robin's book and encourage everyone to read it, for our children's health as well as our own. I am so grateful to have heard Robin on XM over the Summer! I feel more informed than many people that I know and have passed this article on to many of my mom friends. I chose to vaccinate my 2 1/2 year old because I have a 4 month old baby. My husband has been vaccinated as well. I am nursing, so that is not the best option for me at this time. I love Robin’s book and encourage everyone to read it, for our children’s health as well as our own.

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]]> Comment on Our Readers’ Comments: by kim Beachly http://allergykids.wordpress.com/about/#comment-500 kim Beachly Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:50:40 +0000 #comment-500 While I do not suffer from allergies, I have used the this resource for my clients. THere has been quite a bit of useful information that I have been able to pass onto my clients. THere have been ideas about hyperactivity and various other reactions that can occur due to ingredients in foods consumed. Thank you so much for thinking outside of the box rather than just going the medicine route. I appreciate all of your words, ideas and insights. Thank you Thank you Thank you While I do not suffer from allergies, I have used the this resource for my clients. THere has been quite a bit of useful information that I have been able to pass onto my clients. THere have been ideas about hyperactivity and various other reactions that can occur due to ingredients in foods consumed.

Thank you so much for thinking outside of the box rather than just going the medicine route. I appreciate all of your words, ideas and insights.

Thank you Thank you Thank you

]]> Comment on Our Readers’ Comments: by Ginger Williams http://allergykids.wordpress.com/about/#comment-499 Ginger Williams Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:02:35 +0000 #comment-499 Thank you for being here for me. My little boy, since birth has had allergies and not to just food products. His highest allergy is eggs. He can't be around them in our out of the shell. He's also allergic to goat and cows milk, whey, all nuts-----the list just keeps going. I found this site by google. First I cired, then I said a prayer and thanked God for letting me find you. Now, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My son's allergies are so bad, that at school he has a 1 to 1 aide to keep him safe (alive) while at school. Keep the info coming my way! Thank you for being here for me. My little boy, since birth has had allergies and not to just food products. His highest allergy is eggs. He can’t be around them in our out of the shell. He’s also allergic to goat and cows milk, whey, all nuts—–the list just keeps going. I found this site by google. First I cired, then I said a prayer and thanked God for letting me find you. Now, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My son’s allergies are so bad, that at school he has a 1 to 1 aide to keep him safe (alive) while at school.
Keep the info coming my way!

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Judith Vanderver http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-498 Judith Vanderver Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:54 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-498 Dear Robyn, Thanks for posting this article. Just after you came to Atlanta promoting your book my sister in law gave me your book for my birthday. I read it over the summer and have been inspired to passionately pursue taking even more responsibility for my family's health. Vaccines that are rushed to market are very scary. Thank you for this great article. I have read Dr. Sears baby and birth books and have loved his advice. On the swine and seasonal flu, we have chosen not to vaccinate. I would much rather build our immune systems with nourishing foods. However, I would like to recommend Oscillococcinum by Boiron (www.oscillo.com) in case you actually do contract the flu (either kind). It's ok for kids and adults and works like a charm. My blog is in it's infancy, I am dreaming big! Keep up the good work, Judith Dear Robyn,
Thanks for posting this article. Just after you came to Atlanta promoting your book my sister in law gave me your book for my birthday. I read it over the summer and have been inspired to passionately pursue taking even more responsibility for my family’s health.

Vaccines that are rushed to market are very scary. Thank you for this great article. I have read Dr. Sears baby and birth books and have loved his advice.

On the swine and seasonal flu, we have chosen not to vaccinate. I would much rather build our immune systems with nourishing foods. However, I would like to recommend
Oscillococcinum by Boiron (www.oscillo.com) in case you actually do contract the flu (either kind). It’s ok for kids and adults and works like a charm.

My blog is in it’s infancy, I am dreaming big!
Keep up the good work,
Judith

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Karie http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-497 Karie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:31:54 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-497 Wow, I too was not sure if we should get the vaccine for our 6 year old son. He is asthmatic and has other allergies. My concern was that it is new and with new drugs, vaccines, etc. always comes risks and/or "damage" that you hear about later through many lawsuits taking action. Only after reading this article did I realize how scary this vaccine is. I now am confident that we will not be vaccinating our son with this vaccine. I don't believe it to be safe. Mercury and formaldehyde are not our choice of things to inject into our son's body. Thank you so much for this article! :) Karie Wow, I too was not sure if we should get the vaccine for our 6 year old son. He is asthmatic and has other allergies. My concern was that it is new and with new drugs, vaccines, etc. always comes risks and/or “damage” that you hear about later through many lawsuits taking action. Only after reading this article did I realize how scary this vaccine is. I now am confident that we will not be vaccinating our son with this vaccine. I don’t believe it to be safe. Mercury and formaldehyde are not our choice of things to inject into our son’s body.

Thank you so much for this article! :)
Karie

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Steffany http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-496 Steffany Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:02 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-496 How come I have not heard about having to go back for a second shot from anyone before this article? I wonder if having to wait for 3 months to fulfill the flu shots is even worth it. It's going to be January before many people finish them. Does anyone know if the nasal mist with the live virus leaves you contagious for a few days? And why do have to add MSG? Don't they realize we have people sensitive to that "flavor enhancer"? How come I have not heard about having to go back for a second shot from anyone before this article? I wonder if having to wait for 3 months to fulfill the flu shots is even worth it. It’s going to be January before many people finish them.

Does anyone know if the nasal mist with the live virus leaves you contagious for a few days? And why do have to add MSG? Don’t they realize we have people sensitive to that “flavor enhancer”?

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Wendy http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-495 Wendy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:50:27 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-495 I, also, was torn over what to do about this new vaccine. After reading in this article that formaldehyde is an additional ingrediant, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to skip the H1N1 vaccine for my daughter. I, also, was torn over what to do about this new vaccine. After reading in this article that formaldehyde is an additional ingrediant, I’m pretty sure that I’m going to skip the H1N1 vaccine for my daughter.

]]> Comment on What’s in that H1N1 Vaccine & What You Can Do About It by Rae http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/whats-hiding-in-that-h1n1-vaccine-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comment-494 Rae Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:35:18 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-494 man, i'm still so torn over this issue. because of all the additives and risks (and the maximum mercury restriction lifted for the H1N1 vaccine) i'm leaning towards avoiding it for my family. i'd rather just be on point and super aware of my kid's symptoms and signs over the flu months than vaccinate them with something that their immune system might not be able to process or respond to. it's such a hard choice though! it was really helpful to read dr. sears advice and points as well as the list of additional ingredients. thanks for this post! i'm looking forward to reading whatever else you might have for cold and flu season. man, i’m still so torn over this issue. because of all the additives and risks (and the maximum mercury restriction lifted for the H1N1 vaccine) i’m leaning towards avoiding it for my family. i’d rather just be on point and super aware of my kid’s symptoms and signs over the flu months than vaccinate them with something that their immune system might not be able to process or respond to. it’s such a hard choice though! it was really helpful to read dr. sears advice and points as well as the list of additional ingredients. thanks for this post! i’m looking forward to reading whatever else you might have for cold and flu season.

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