Comments for Natural Family News http://www.naturalfamilynews.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:45:23 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Coaching women during childbirth has little impact by Tramadol com. http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/12/30/coaching-women-during-childbirth-has-little-impact/comment-page-1/#comment-43084 Tramadol com. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:45:23 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051230coaching-women-during-childbirth-has-little-impact/#comment-43084 <strong>Tramadol withdraw....</strong> Tramadol 93. Ibuprophen and tramadol. Tramadol. Tramadol for dogs. Cheapest tramadol. Side effects tramadol. Cheap tramadol fedex overnight.... <strong>Tramadol withdraw….</strong>

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]]> Comment on Pacifier Use Decreases SIDS by Laura King http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/10/10/pacifier-use-decreases-sids/comment-page-1/#comment-3570 Laura King Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:47:43 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051010pacifier-use-decreases-sids/#comment-3570 It saddens me to see comments such as the above for two reasons. First, you seem to have an awful lot of hostility towards natural mothering. I have breastfed four children now, without the use of a pacifier, and I have never felt that either I or my children "suffered" because of it. In fact, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Were there times when they wanted to nurse that it would have been easier to stick a pacifier in their mouth? Sure. But what they really needed was to nurse. The frequent skin to skin contact associated with exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to be extremely important to newborns, and their frequent nursing patterns, especially in the first couple of weeks, are important for establishing a good milk supply for the coming months. Second, it saddens me to see someone that works with parents of newborns have such misperceptions of the problems pacifiers can cause. As a childbirth educator, doula, and breastfeeding educator, I can assure you that nipple confusion is most certainly NOT just a buzz word. Yes, there are plenty of babies who will go back and forth between breast and bottle or pacifier without any noticeable difficulty with their latch or sucking. But there are also plenty of babies who have major difficulties when asked to do so - I've seen them, and spent a lot of time working with their very frustrated mothers to correct the problem. It is not cruel to ask mothers to provide their breast for their baby whenever they need it, but it IS cruel in my opinion to tell a mother who wants to breastfeed that she can use a pacifier or give bottles to her newborn baby and there won't be any problems associated with it. You obviously haven't sat with a woman in tears over breastfeeding difficulties that were caused by this misinformation. Moms who were furious with their care providers who gave them the misinformation. Moms who were breastfeeding beautifully at the start, and the addition of even one bottle or pacifier use derailed that train. I don't veiw giving women the facts as using scare tactics. Not every breastfed baby who is exposed to an artificial nipple will get nipple confusion. But for those that do get it, it is an absolute bear to correct. And women have a right to know that before deciding to give a bottle or pacifier. And as for talking to a good pediatrician about breastfeeding - if it was a good pedi, then they would be telling mothers to avoid artificial nipples as well. But a pediatrician is not the best person to talk to about breastfeeding anyway. If your tv is on the fritz, you call a tv repair man. If your car breaks down, you call a mechanic. Similarly, if you've got a breastfeeding problem, you should talk to a breastfeeding expert. Doctors get amazingly little education about breastfeeding during their schooling - there is just too much to learn and too little time. Much of the information they get about breastfeeding once they have graduated comes from formula representatives. Instead, why not talk to a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)? These people have had much more training and study of the subject than any pediatrician will ever have. And despite your attempts to disparage La Leche League, their volunteer moms are extremely knowledgeable about breastfeeding and can be very helpful. They work with moms to achieve their breastfeeding goals, not push any particular agenda. And they do it all for free. It saddens me to see comments such as the above for two reasons. First, you seem to have an awful lot of hostility towards natural mothering. I have breastfed four children now, without the use of a pacifier, and I have never felt that either I or my children “suffered” because of it. In fact, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Were there times when they wanted to nurse that it would have been easier to stick a pacifier in their mouth? Sure. But what they really needed was to nurse. The frequent skin to skin contact associated with exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to be extremely important to newborns, and their frequent nursing patterns, especially in the first couple of weeks, are important for establishing a good milk supply for the coming months.

Second, it saddens me to see someone that works with parents of newborns have such misperceptions of the problems pacifiers can cause. As a childbirth educator, doula, and breastfeeding educator, I can assure you that nipple confusion is most certainly NOT just a buzz word. Yes, there are plenty of babies who will go back and forth between breast and bottle or pacifier without any noticeable difficulty with their latch or sucking. But there are also plenty of babies who have major difficulties when asked to do so – I’ve seen them, and spent a lot of time working with their very frustrated mothers to correct the problem. It is not cruel to ask mothers to provide their breast for their baby whenever they need it, but it IS cruel in my opinion to tell a mother who wants to breastfeed that she can use a pacifier or give bottles to her newborn baby and there won’t be any problems associated with it. You obviously haven’t sat with a woman in tears over breastfeeding difficulties that were caused by this misinformation. Moms who were furious with their care providers who gave them the misinformation. Moms who were breastfeeding beautifully at the start, and the addition of even one bottle or pacifier use derailed that train.

I don’t veiw giving women the facts as using scare tactics. Not every breastfed baby who is exposed to an artificial nipple will get nipple confusion. But for those that do get it, it is an absolute bear to correct. And women have a right to know that before deciding to give a bottle or pacifier.

And as for talking to a good pediatrician about breastfeeding – if it was a good pedi, then they would be telling mothers to avoid artificial nipples as well. But a pediatrician is not the best person to talk to about breastfeeding anyway. If your tv is on the fritz, you call a tv repair man. If your car breaks down, you call a mechanic. Similarly, if you’ve got a breastfeeding problem, you should talk to a breastfeeding expert. Doctors get amazingly little education about breastfeeding during their schooling – there is just too much to learn and too little time. Much of the information they get about breastfeeding once they have graduated comes from formula representatives. Instead, why not talk to a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)? These people have had much more training and study of the subject than any pediatrician will ever have. And despite your attempts to disparage La Leche League, their volunteer moms are extremely knowledgeable about breastfeeding and can be very helpful. They work with moms to achieve their breastfeeding goals, not push any particular agenda. And they do it all for free.

]]> Comment on Pacifier Use Decreases SIDS by sylvia dostie http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/10/10/pacifier-use-decreases-sids/comment-page-1/#comment-3565 sylvia dostie Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:20:17 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051010pacifier-use-decreases-sids/#comment-3565 most of the above is toatl crap! I have done in home 24 hour a day newborn care with more than 180 newborns and their moms. Nipple confusion is a total buzz word. I have never yet seen a baby who would prefer a silicone pacifier to their moms breast. It has been proven time and again that newborns need to suck--constantly, and they cannot keep their thumb or fingers in their mouths as they could in utero. A pacifier is their only soothing mechanism. In my opinion it is cruel not to provide that. To let newborns and their already tired parents suffer, by telling them all of those lies, is in itself cruel. Laleche would have a mother duct tape the baby to their breast and leave it there for a year. come on--we are human beings, not a breast. Give women a chance to enjoy breastfeeding without using all of these scare tactics. Talk to a good pediatrician. He/she will tell you the facts. The scientific facts. most of the above is toatl crap! I have done in home 24 hour a day newborn care with more than 180 newborns and their moms. Nipple confusion is a total buzz word. I have never yet seen a baby who would prefer a silicone pacifier to their moms breast. It has been proven time and again that newborns need to suck–constantly, and they cannot keep their thumb or fingers in their mouths as they could in utero. A pacifier is their only soothing mechanism. In my opinion it is cruel not to provide that. To let newborns and their already tired parents suffer, by telling them all of those lies, is in itself cruel. Laleche would have a mother duct tape the baby to their breast and leave it there for a year. come on–we are human beings, not a breast. Give women a chance to enjoy breastfeeding without using all of these scare tactics. Talk to a good pediatrician. He/she will tell you the facts. The scientific facts.

]]> Comment on Can people afford to eat healthy food? by Kricket http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/04/12/can-people-afford-to-eat-healthy-food/comment-page-1/#comment-3360 Kricket Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:22:29 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060412can-people-afford-to-eat-healthy-food/#comment-3360 I love your article about eating locally grown food to save money. I also want to mention two other resources: Many urban areas have community garden plots that you can rent for a nominal fee and grow your own food. Also for healthy, organic food product information and natural coupon savings offers visit Mambo Sprouts: instant printable e- coupons, quarterly coupon mailings, free healthy recipes, and join Mambo Trackers survey groups to get savings offers and samples on natural and organic foods. I love your article about eating locally grown food to save money. I also want to mention two other resources:
Many urban areas have community garden plots that you can rent for a nominal fee and grow your own food.
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]]> Comment on Car Seat Caution by The Mommy Blawger http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/12/08/car-seat-caution/comment-page-1/#comment-3338 The Mommy Blawger Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:20:29 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061208car-seat-caution/#comment-3338 My thought is that the angle of a carseat when it is in the car is different from that when it is taken out and placed on the floor. The article I read said that only one of the nine was a preemie, but that 5/9 moms were smokers! My thought is that the angle of a carseat when it is in the car is different from that when it is taken out and placed on the floor.

The article I read said that only one of the nine was a preemie, but that 5/9 moms were smokers!

]]> Comment on Car Seat Caution by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/12/08/car-seat-caution/comment-page-1/#comment-3320 jmanty Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:46:15 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061208car-seat-caution/#comment-3320 The conclusion I drew from it was more about bringing the car seat in and letting the child sleep in it for hours, which I know some parents do. I think it also only would apply to very young infants-- who should be nursing every couple of hours, anyway. The conclusion I drew from it was more about bringing the car seat in and letting the child sleep in it for hours, which I know some parents do. I think it also only would apply to very young infants– who should be nursing every couple of hours, anyway.

]]> Comment on Car Seat Caution by Mother of 4 kids http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/12/08/car-seat-caution/comment-page-1/#comment-3319 Mother of 4 kids Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:33:33 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061208car-seat-caution/#comment-3319 Well now what are we supposed to do when we are travelling....wake the kids up so they can scream?? Or are we supposed to take 3 days to drive to Grandmas? This is CRAZY! Obviously if you have a child with breathing problems you need to pay attention to them but the majority of kids are FINE in a car seat. Studies show things all the time and later the recommendations are reversed by a different study.... Don't go overboard with this one folks it is based on all of NINE kids!! And they were preemies!! Gimmee a break! Well now what are we supposed to do when we are travelling….wake the kids up so they can scream?? Or are we supposed to take 3 days to drive to Grandmas? This is CRAZY! Obviously if you have a child with breathing problems you need to pay attention to them but the majority of kids are FINE in a car seat. Studies show things all the time and later the recommendations are reversed by a different study…. Don’t go overboard with this one folks it is based on all of NINE kids!! And they were preemies!! Gimmee a break!

]]> Comment on Breast Milk Saves Children’s Lives by Maureen http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/12/06/breast-milk-saves-childrens-lives/comment-page-1/#comment-3294 Maureen Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:34:29 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061206breast-milk-saves-childrens-lives/#comment-3294 Wow, how horrible and wonderful. That poor woman, to lose her husband, but how amazing for her to save her children. --M Wow, how horrible and wonderful. That poor woman, to lose her husband, but how amazing for her to save her children.

–M

]]> Comment on New Health Advice– Don’t Sit Up Straight by Colleen http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/11/28/new-health-advice-dont-sit-up-straight/comment-page-1/#comment-3283 Colleen Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:16:35 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061128new-health-advice-dont-sit-up-straight/#comment-3283 I found your site on BlogHer - I have a blog about training for the 3-Day walk for breast cancer as well as other health/fitness topics - would you be interested in a link or entry exchange? I found your site on BlogHer – I have a blog about training for the 3-Day walk for breast cancer as well as other health/fitness topics – would you be interested in a link or entry exchange?

]]> Comment on Viruses to be added to foods to combat bacteria by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/20/viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/comment-page-1/#comment-3233 jmanty Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:57:37 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060820viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/#comment-3233 Well, actually, there has been talk, in the past of <a href="http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-4-62-1177,00.html">adding vaccines to fruits and vegetables</a>. A little polio with that apple? Well, actually, there has been talk, in the past of adding vaccines to fruits and vegetables. A little polio with that apple?

]]> Comment on Viruses to be added to foods to combat bacteria by Herbal Whirled http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/20/viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/comment-page-1/#comment-3232 Herbal Whirled Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:14:34 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060820viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/#comment-3232 I was truly shocked when I read your article, I know of many dangerous process and drugs that the FDA has approved, and they definitely have their own agenda - and it's not food safety or health. Many people have simply learned to "trust" in our government, and not for good reasons, but out of usually out of fear of change, or ignorance. It's very sad that more people don't learn to trust their instincts and their peers, fellow vegetarians, herbalists, and their friends and loved ones who warn them of the dangers of some of the foods, food processing, and dangerous ingredients imposed upon us by the FDA without the consent or knowlege of those who eat the "treated" foods. Viruses??? Incredible - what's next, feeding our children vaccine sandwhiches?!! Wait, I shouldn't give them any ideas! I was truly shocked when I read your article, I know of many dangerous process and drugs that the FDA has approved, and they definitely have their own agenda – and it’s not food safety or health. Many people have simply learned to “trust” in our government, and not for good reasons, but out of usually out of fear of change, or ignorance. It’s very sad that more people don’t learn to trust their instincts and their peers, fellow vegetarians, herbalists, and their friends and loved ones who warn them of the dangers of some of the foods, food processing, and dangerous ingredients imposed upon us by the FDA without the consent or knowlege of those who eat the “treated” foods. Viruses??? Incredible – what’s next, feeding our children vaccine sandwhiches?!! Wait, I shouldn’t give them any ideas!

]]> Comment on A Thumbs-Up to Wal-Mart by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/11/21/a-thumbs-up-to-wal-mart/comment-page-1/#comment-3161 jmanty Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:12:52 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061113a-thumbs-up-to-wal-mart/#comment-3161 I know. I was shocked. I guess at least it's a step in the right direction-- not that I'm planning to run right out to my local store and go shopping :) I know. I was shocked. I guess at least it’s a step in the right direction– not that I’m planning to run right out to my local store and go shopping :)

]]> Comment on A Thumbs-Up to Wal-Mart by Maureen http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/11/21/a-thumbs-up-to-wal-mart/comment-page-1/#comment-3160 Maureen Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:31:52 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20061113a-thumbs-up-to-wal-mart/#comment-3160 How...unusual for Wal-Mart. I'm sure they found a profit in there somewhere. Now, if they could only do something about enslaving their employees. How…unusual for Wal-Mart. I’m sure they found a profit in there somewhere. Now, if they could only do something about enslaving their employees.

]]> Comment on Do you buy Horizon milk? by Lonomia http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/05/28/do-you-buy-horizon-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-2901 Lonomia Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:22:34 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060528do-you-buy-horizon-milk/#comment-2901 No, I do not purchase milk from Horizon or any other corporation either. I get my milk from a local organic goat farm that has 50 goats, is independent and the owners know all of the goats by name! No, I do not purchase milk from Horizon or any other corporation either. I get my milk from a local organic goat farm that has 50 goats, is independent and the owners know all of the goats by name!

]]> Comment on How can you save money on gasoline? by Lorraine Grula http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/23/how-can-you-save-money-on-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-2113 Lorraine Grula Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:32:45 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060823how-can-you-save-money-on-gasoline/#comment-2113 Oops, the website didn't post. either click my name above or go to http://www.Energy-Efficient-Car.com Enjoy the report! Lorraine Grula Oops, the website didn’t post. either click my name above or go to http://www.Energy-Efficient-Car.com

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]]> Comment on How can you save money on gasoline? by Lorraine Grula http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/23/how-can-you-save-money-on-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-2112 Lorraine Grula Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:30:43 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060823how-can-you-save-money-on-gasoline/#comment-2112 Hi. I wanted to let you know about Enviro Max Plus, an amazing gasoline catalyst that has tons of scientific proof to show that it helps you get up to 35% better mileage and drastically reduces emissions, sometimes up to 90%. Visit my website for a free report. This is an incredible product that could truly help our environment if everyone could use it. Enjoy the report. Lorraine Grula Hi.

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]]> Comment on Viruses to be added to foods to combat bacteria by Sabine http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/20/viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 Sabine Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:40:42 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060820viruses-to-be-added-to-foods-to-combat-bacteria/#comment-1704 I couldn't have said it better. I was utterly shocked when I read this article. I became a Vegetarian about 6 months ago and this just affirms my decision along with many others. The sad thing is that the general public thinks the FDA is looking out for our best interest. I just spoke with a friend last week who questioned why I decided to become a vegetarian and when I told her the reasons she said 'oh gross...don't tell me any more, I don't even want to know...' - I guess ignorance truly is bliss...until you die from hormones, steroids, antibiotics...and now viruses... I couldn’t have said it better. I was utterly shocked when I read this article. I became a Vegetarian about 6 months ago and this just affirms my decision along with many others. The sad thing is that the general public thinks the FDA is looking out for our best interest. I just spoke with a friend last week who questioned why I decided to become a vegetarian and when I told her the reasons she said ‘oh gross…don’t tell me any more, I don’t even want to know…’ – I guess ignorance truly is bliss…until you die from hormones, steroids, antibiotics…and now viruses…

]]> Comment on My issue with Wal-Mart by Kristen Schwartz http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/04/11/my-issue-with-wal-mart/comment-page-1/#comment-1673 Kristen Schwartz Sat, 09 Sep 2006 02:04:37 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060411my-issue-with-wal-mart/#comment-1673 I agree! It will eventually impact organic cotton growers and organic clothing retailers who are trying their best to make a positive impact on our environment. Companies such as Joli Bebe Boutique who not only is a small organic clothing retailer but also gives back 2% of sales to Endangered animal charities. www.jolibebeboutique.com I agree! It will eventually impact organic cotton growers and organic clothing retailers who are trying their best to make a positive impact on our environment. Companies such as Joli Bebe Boutique who not only is a small organic clothing retailer but also gives back 2% of sales to Endangered animal charities.

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]]> Comment on Is birth without anesthesia primitive? by George http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/08/11/is-birth-without-anesthesia-primitive/comment-page-1/#comment-1486 George Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:52:47 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060811is-birth-without-anesthesia-primitive/#comment-1486 I wonder how much money he got paid to come up with those conclusions? How ludicrous! I wonder how much money he got paid to come up with those conclusions? How ludicrous!

]]> Comment on Children in daycare at increased risk for allergy symptoms by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/05/05/children-in-daycare-at-increased-risk-for-allergy-symptoms/comment-page-1/#comment-277 jmanty Mon, 08 May 2006 12:49:13 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060505children-in-daycare-at-increased-risk-for-allergy-symptoms/#comment-277 Actually, that's some of the "other factors" that I attributed my son's illnesses to. I also wonder if the general drain on the immune system from more illnesses could figure in. Actually, that’s some of the “other factors” that I attributed my son’s illnesses to. I also wonder if the general drain on the immune system from more illnesses could figure in.

]]> Comment on Children in daycare at increased risk for allergy symptoms by ebaumann http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/05/05/children-in-daycare-at-increased-risk-for-allergy-symptoms/comment-page-1/#comment-272 ebaumann Fri, 05 May 2006 22:32:32 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060505children-in-daycare-at-increased-risk-for-allergy-symptoms/#comment-272 Just a thought, most daycares require children to be vaccinated, right? So I'm guessing that the percentage of fully vaxed children in daycare is pretty high, compared to the population of children not in daycare, some of whom will not get "caught up" until just prior to being enrolled in preschool or kindergarten, etc. (and I'm leaving out the percentage of the population who are homeschooled or take exemptions, but you see the point). Or perhaps there are just more allergen-triggers in the daycare environment. Just a thought, most daycares require children to be vaccinated, right? So I’m guessing that the percentage of fully vaxed children in daycare is pretty high, compared to the population of children not in daycare, some of whom will not get “caught up” until just prior to being enrolled in preschool or kindergarten, etc. (and I’m leaving out the percentage of the population who are homeschooled or take exemptions, but you see the point).

Or perhaps there are just more allergen-triggers in the daycare environment.

]]> Comment on My issue with Wal-Mart by The Writing On The Wal » Blog Archive » Still think Wal-Mart would be good for organic food? http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/04/11/my-issue-with-wal-mart/comment-page-1/#comment-257 The Writing On The Wal » Blog Archive » Still think Wal-Mart would be good for organic food? Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:03:25 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060411my-issue-with-wal-mart/#comment-257 [...] be good for organic food? Then read this by agricultural economist John Ikerd (via Natural Family News): The national supermarkets could be joined by fo [...] [...] be good for organic food? Then read this by agricultural economist John Ikerd (via Natural Family News): The national supermarkets could be joined by fo [...]

]]> Comment on WalMart is going organic by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/03/09/walmart-is-going-organic/comment-page-1/#comment-256 jmanty Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:23:53 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060309walmart-is-going-organic/#comment-256 My concern is for the many smaller organic farmers who will be driven out of business by increasingly lower prices. I'm all for organic being more affordable. I just don't think WalMart's brand of supplier intimidation is the way to achieve it. <a href="http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/facts/">There is a point where "cheap" costs us all</a>. My concern is for the many smaller organic farmers who will be driven out of business by increasingly lower prices. I’m all for organic being more affordable. I just don’t think WalMart’s brand of supplier intimidation is the way to achieve it. There is a point where “cheap” costs us all.

]]> Comment on WalMart is going organic by NewMama http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/03/09/walmart-is-going-organic/comment-page-1/#comment-255 NewMama Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:05:16 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060309walmart-is-going-organic/#comment-255 How selfish! Perhaps this means that low income families who can't afford to shop at "Whole Foods" will be able to buy organic food for themselves and their families. That would be a good thing, right? If eveyone were able to afford organic and healthy food then perhaps it would make organic and whole foods part of the main stream American diet. Hopefully someday eliminating pesticides and harmful antibodies all together. Or do you feel this should only be available to those who can afford it? How can you not like more availability of organic and whole food? I stumbled on this site accidently and I have to admit I am shocked at the arrogance and ignorance of this poster! How selfish! Perhaps this means that low income families who can’t afford to shop at “Whole Foods” will be able to buy organic food for themselves and their families. That would be a good thing, right? If eveyone were able to afford organic and healthy food then perhaps it would make organic and whole foods part of the main stream American diet. Hopefully someday eliminating pesticides and harmful antibodies all together. Or do you feel this should only be available to those who can afford it? How can you not like more availability of organic and whole food? I stumbled on this site accidently and I have to admit I am shocked at the arrogance and ignorance of this poster!

]]> Comment on Pool area not for breastfeeding by jmanty http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2006/01/17/pool-area-not-for-breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-238 jmanty Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:27:18 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20060116pool-area-not-for-breastfeeding/#comment-238 Likewise, I would think a screaming baby would be more of a distraction than a discreetly nursing mother-- or young women in bikinis, for that matter. I hope they have a strict dress code at that YMCA. Likewise, I would think a screaming baby would be more of a distraction than a discreetly nursing mother– or young women in bikinis, for that matter. I hope they have a strict dress code at that YMCA.

]]> Comment on Pacifier Use Decreases SIDS by Joy Jones, RN http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/10/10/pacifier-use-decreases-sids/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Joy Jones, RN Tue, 08 Nov 2005 18:36:10 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051010pacifier-use-decreases-sids/#comment-19 The recommendation of increased use of pacifiers is a very dangerous one. In the first week of life, the use of pacifiers can increase the risk of dehydration in the baby, because he is often being pacified when he should be fed instead. In the second week of life, pacifiers can interfere with the growth-spurt process, in which the baby's need for milk increases dramatically and the mother needs to go through specific steps to increase her milk supply to match the baby's needs. The use of pacifiers at this point can interfere with this process to the point that the mother often becomes convinced that her milk supply has dried up and she stops breastfeeding. In addition, in the first 3-4 weeks of life, the use of pacifiers often creates nipple confusion. In breastfeeding, the human nipple conforms to the shape of the baby's mouth. With pacifiers and bottle nipples, the baby's mouth conforms to the shape of the artificial nipple, and the baby often becomes confused about the different dynamics involved with using the two kinds of nipples, and he can become dissatisfied with the soft conformity of human nipple. In this situation, he gets confused about why the human nipple is not firm and non-conforming, like his artificial nipple is, and often develops the difficult habit of frequently pulling off the nipple in the middle of breastfeeding. I strongly disagree with this recommendation, and I recommend that anyone with questions refer to the La Leche League website and the "Dr. William Sears" website. The recommendation of increased use of pacifiers is a very dangerous one. In the first week of life, the use of pacifiers can increase the risk of dehydration in the baby, because he is often being pacified when he should be fed instead. In the second week of life, pacifiers can interfere with the growth-spurt process, in which the baby’s need for milk increases dramatically and the mother needs to go through specific steps to increase her milk supply to match the baby’s needs. The use of pacifiers at this point can interfere with this process to the point that the mother often becomes convinced that her milk supply has dried up and she stops breastfeeding. In addition, in the first 3-4 weeks of life, the use of pacifiers often creates nipple confusion. In breastfeeding, the human nipple conforms to the shape of the baby’s mouth. With pacifiers and bottle nipples, the baby’s mouth conforms to the shape of the artificial nipple, and the baby often becomes confused about the different dynamics involved with using the two kinds of nipples, and he can become dissatisfied with the soft conformity of human nipple. In this situation, he gets confused about why the human nipple is not firm and non-conforming, like his artificial nipple is, and often develops the difficult habit of frequently pulling off the nipple in the middle of breastfeeding. I strongly disagree with this recommendation, and I recommend that anyone with questions refer to the La Leche League website and the “Dr. William Sears” website.

]]> Comment on They’ve outsourced my produce! by TreeHuggerMum http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/10/11/theyve-outsourced-my-produce/comment-page-1/#comment-18 TreeHuggerMum Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:18:52 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051011theyve-outsourced-my-produce/#comment-18 It's more and more important to get back to growing our own food these days if we want to live sustainably. Food security is a big issue globally, and teaching our kids to grow their own food is an important life skill. We can have local and organic no problem when we grow our own. THM It’s more and more important to get back to growing our own food these days if we want to live sustainably. Food security is a big issue globally, and teaching our kids to grow their own food is an important life skill.

We can have local and organic no problem when we grow our own.

THM

]]> Comment on They’ve outsourced my produce! by George http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/10/11/theyve-outsourced-my-produce/comment-page-1/#comment-17 George Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:53:10 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20051011theyve-outsourced-my-produce/#comment-17 Yikes! Everything is being outsourced these days, what's next? Yikes! Everything is being outsourced these days, what’s next?

]]> Comment on Parents flock to fetal heart monitors by The Mommy Blawger http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/09/15/parents-flock-to-fetal-heart-monitors/comment-page-1/#comment-16 The Mommy Blawger Sat, 17 Sep 2005 02:13:26 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20050915parents-flock-to-fetal-heart-monitors/#comment-16 Thanks for mentioning this, Laura. While I don't personally object to once- or twice-a-month doplers, and once- or twice- a pregnancy sonograms, I think more mothers should know the levels of ultrasound technology which their babies are exposed to during hospital labor with (sometimes constant) fetal monitoring. I certainly didn't know the EFM was ultrasound, even after taking a natural childbirth course. Also, if I bought one of these heart monitors, believeing it to be perfectly safe, I would be tempted to use it *all the time*. Thanks for mentioning this, Laura. While I don’t personally object to once- or twice-a-month doplers, and once- or twice- a pregnancy sonograms, I think more mothers should know the levels of ultrasound technology which their babies are exposed to during hospital labor with (sometimes constant) fetal monitoring. I certainly didn’t know the EFM was ultrasound, even after taking a natural childbirth course. Also, if I bought one of these heart monitors, believeing it to be perfectly safe, I would be tempted to use it *all the time*.

]]> Comment on Homeopathics fare poorly in study by candace http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/2005/08/26/homeopathics-fare-poorly-in-study/comment-page-1/#comment-15 candace Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:52:08 +0000 http://www.naturalfamilynews.com/index.php/20050826homeopathics-fare-poorly-in-study/#comment-15 We use the coldcalm and oscisillo when flu and colds hit. This, with no refined sugar, echinacea, healthy organic foods, lots of rest and lovin - we can knock out germs so fast that literally there have been 1 day colds or half day flu bugs. Recently a family who lived with us for a month moved in with 4 very sick children who each had a high fever for 5 days. Our 3 year old caught the bug and whipped thru it in 30 hours. Our 7 year old who played with the sick children in close quarters never caught it at all. Like you, I don't know how effective homeopathic remedies are but I know mixed with all the other things I mentioned, that we keep pretty healthy around here. which causes me to wonder who the study was done on - were these day care and public school mass vaccinated children/adults with a diet of twinkies and spaghetti-o's? I would think even that homeopathic remedies, being more delicate, need a balanced strong immune system to have a good chance of working. Just my thought. We use the coldcalm and oscisillo when flu and colds hit. This, with no refined sugar, echinacea, healthy organic foods, lots of rest and lovin – we can knock out germs so fast that literally there have been 1 day colds or half day flu bugs. Recently a family who lived with us for a month moved in with 4 very sick children who each had a high fever for 5 days. Our 3 year old caught the bug and whipped thru it in 30 hours. Our 7 year old who played with the sick children in close quarters never caught it at all. Like you, I don’t know how effective homeopathic remedies are but I know mixed with all the other things I mentioned, that we keep pretty healthy around here. which causes me to wonder who the study was done on – were these day care and public school mass vaccinated children/adults with a diet of twinkies and spaghetti-o’s? I would think even that homeopathic remedies, being more delicate, need a balanced strong immune system to have a good chance of working. Just my thought.

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