Ever Feel overwhelmed by what you know....????

Ever feel overwhelmed by knowledge? Wish maybe you didn't know what you know? Lately, I have been researching for my presentations it is becoming more and more apparent that Knowledge is Power.  I believe in educating people and then allowing them to make their own decisions if they want to change. That power though can be overwhelming at times. WARNING: don't read any further if you don't want to know. I don't choose to go to McDonald's because of  McDonald's Hamburger has a shelf life of at least 12 years (we have a friend that bought a hamburger and it looks the same now as it did then), I don't take antibiotics, medicine, vaccinate my children (there are other ways to protect besides why would you want your newborn to get an STD shot????) Drugs are toxic to our bodies breaking down the immune system not helping it. Believe me there are side effects even if you don't see them yet.

I was recently talking with someone about their health (we do free consultations) and he was on nebulizer treatments 3X/day(had COPD) as we were talking I said have you read about the possible side effects of those drugs? He commented "NO, I didn't know there were any"......He was an older gentlemen and he was unaware....when I read the side effects of 2 of the 8 drugs he was shocked.....?This was a rare case and most people are looking for alternatives because of the side effects of drugs.  But when he found out he was all ready to take the natural alternative then have to possibly deal with the side effects.  Birth Control is another medicine that has new studies out that show the increase of blood clots and gallbladder problems.  Then have you heard about the controversies surrounding Pepsi products??? Using embryonic cells from aborted fetuses? Why? To enhance flavoring......this is so wrong in every aspect.  Every time I see a Pepsi product now I envision and unborn baby. No matter where you lie on politics you have to admit this is wrong. also found that it did not stop at Pepsi products but is found in a lot more. So there goes Pop, Ocean Spray juice, gummies, and Certs, and much more....not that I drank or ate a lot of these it was nice every so often to be able to.  Here is the website you can visit to learn more about this. List of Products  We all have a choice either use those products or adjust our diets (most of the time for the better) what choice are you going to make?

Knowledge is power and better to be educated then unaware of what could possible hurt my families bodies both physically, mentally, and environmentally.

Have a great day!!!

Guilty Mom - Formaldehyde

My husband always tell me to tell it like it is so hear goes....We have 4 young children and as they are developing I realize more and more how important our choices are for them.  Not that we are always making the right ones but at least trying to get it right is better then just not doing anything.

When our first child Luke was born we were like any other parent so conscious of everything.  Is he breathing? Is he to hot/cold? Wanting him to hit every milestone 2 months ahead of time and on and on. But by our 4th child Henry life is relaxed and we are happy when he is sleeping and ready to enjoy every moment of his life no hurry. 
My husband always tell me to tell it like it is so hear goes....We have 4 young children and as they are developing I realize more and more how important our choices are for them. Not that we are always making the right ones but at least trying to get it right is better then just not doing anything.

When our first child Luke was born we were like any other parent so conscious of everything. Is he breathing? Is he to hot/cold? Wanting him to hit every milestone 2 months ahead of time and on and on. But by our 4th child Henry life is relaxed and we are happy when he is sleeping and ready to enjoy every moment of his life no hurry.

Last night we were out to eat and Kelly (our 3rd) had a dirty face and I pulled out a baby wipe and handed it over to my niece to wipe off Kelly's face....stating to my brother and Jason go ahead put some formaldhyde on her. At the time my brother just laughed and shrugged like no big deal but the pit of my stomach was saying "You idiot think what you are doing to her....why would you intentionally put a known carcinogen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde) on your childs skin? Especially when you know there are better alternatives." We laughed it off and I felt like I had to somehow try to make it ok....so I blurted out that it is easier then making wipes (which I did with my first). Like most things in life these days.....easy wins over right! We have become guinea pigs for the government. They are knowingly allowing things that are "know carcinogens" in everyday products......and we because they are "easy" are using them. My quest in the next 3 months is to get away from the "easy" and do what is right for my family. Many of you have already chosen to do what is right and I applaud you.....but if you have chosen the "easy" way we encourage you to take this journey with us. Here is some information to just give you some good sight into what is going on watch this clip and then let me know what you think.

Here is a great wipes recipe

3 qt. Round food storage canister
1 roll thick paper towels (I use Brawny). Cut in half horizontally with an electric knife to make two short rolls.
Mix:
2 cups water
1/2 Tbsp. Shakleebaby Soothing Wash
1/2 Tbsp. Shakleebaby Massage Oil
Instructions:
Put one of the cut rolls into the canister and pour mixture over the top. Wait five minutes, then pull out the cardboard center. Pull first wipe from the inside roll.
These are very economical and are not cold on baby’s bottom.
Other uses: Handy wipes around the house, in the car, personal hygiene for women, the elderly, or those with sensitive skin.

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Tracy