Cnn.com posted an article about a new possible cause for autism. It's surprising. It's being induced or augmenting your labor.
The article states that the study that brought this up doesn't justify eliminating inducements, particularly for women who have health problems that threaten their life and the baby's life. But it does hold a warning for women who just want to do it.
Autism linked to induced or augmented labor, study says
Since I have known several people with autism, I'm pretty interested in what might cause it. If you're interested, read my previous post on the causes of autism.
Showing posts with label children's health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children's health. Show all posts
Monday, August 12, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Importance of the family unit in society
Two quotes from the 19th century psychologist, Johann Friedrich Herbart, that I found in Charlotte Mason's book, School Education:
"To the child, the family should be the symbol of the order in the world; from the parents, one should derive by idealisation the characteristics of the deity."
"The education of the children will always remain the holiest and highest of all family duties. The welfare, civilisation, and culture of a people depend essentially upon the degree of success that attends the education in the homes. The family principle is the point at which both the religious and educational life of a people centres, and about which it revolves. It is a force in comparison with which every sovereign's command appears powerless."
I find it so interesting that they recognized the family as the center of society, of culture, of civilization. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was still considered the most important place to begin learning about the world around you.
I feel like in today's world, the importance of the family is greatly undermined. We devalue everything from sibling relationships (especially in media, where it's portrayed as typical and even good for a teen to be more loyal to his friends than his or her siblings) to the mother's role in the home ("What do you do all day?"). Divorce is as easy as ever. There are families with two mothers. The public school system is trying to take over every role of the parent, from discussing the birds and bees to teaching ethics.
I've come up with an analogy for this. Back in the 1950s, fast food seemed pretty cool. No one saw
anything wrong with eating trash. But now we are starting to realize that our bodies need natural, whole foods. It's simply how we are made. Are we going to make the same mistake with families?
The human race has evolved within the family unit. It's how we're made. The family will always be the basic unit of society. The sooner we disassemble it, the sooner we bring on the collapse of all we know. Just as our health is failing because of the foods we are eating, our society will fail because of the disruption of the family.
God set up the first family unit. It's how civilization got its start. If Heavenly Father set it up that way, there must have been a reason. Just as he prepared the earth to give us the natural, whole foods that were perfect for our bodies, he set up a basic governmental unit that was perfect for our emotional and spiritual health.
Please share any comments or thoughts you have below. Even if you disagree, let me know. As a society we need to talk about this.
"To the child, the family should be the symbol of the order in the world; from the parents, one should derive by idealisation the characteristics of the deity."
"The education of the children will always remain the holiest and highest of all family duties. The welfare, civilisation, and culture of a people depend essentially upon the degree of success that attends the education in the homes. The family principle is the point at which both the religious and educational life of a people centres, and about which it revolves. It is a force in comparison with which every sovereign's command appears powerless."
I find it so interesting that they recognized the family as the center of society, of culture, of civilization. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was still considered the most important place to begin learning about the world around you.
I feel like in today's world, the importance of the family is greatly undermined. We devalue everything from sibling relationships (especially in media, where it's portrayed as typical and even good for a teen to be more loyal to his friends than his or her siblings) to the mother's role in the home ("What do you do all day?"). Divorce is as easy as ever. There are families with two mothers. The public school system is trying to take over every role of the parent, from discussing the birds and bees to teaching ethics.
I've come up with an analogy for this. Back in the 1950s, fast food seemed pretty cool. No one saw
anything wrong with eating trash. But now we are starting to realize that our bodies need natural, whole foods. It's simply how we are made. Are we going to make the same mistake with families?
The human race has evolved within the family unit. It's how we're made. The family will always be the basic unit of society. The sooner we disassemble it, the sooner we bring on the collapse of all we know. Just as our health is failing because of the foods we are eating, our society will fail because of the disruption of the family.God set up the first family unit. It's how civilization got its start. If Heavenly Father set it up that way, there must have been a reason. Just as he prepared the earth to give us the natural, whole foods that were perfect for our bodies, he set up a basic governmental unit that was perfect for our emotional and spiritual health.
Please share any comments or thoughts you have below. Even if you disagree, let me know. As a society we need to talk about this.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Book review: Naturally Healthy First Foods For Baby
This is another book that my mom lent me. I do recommend it because it is full of useful information, but I would like to note that the author seems overly cautious. This may be due to the fact that her children had allergies (she mentions her daughter had a nut allergy), so if your family has a history of severe allergies, her suggestions might be just perfect.
This book is great because she details all the nutrients that babies need and where you can get them naturally from food. The main focus of the book is how to make your own baby food from the most natural ingredients. But she does when and how to introduce new foods to your baby.
She has some great recipes for baby food, and there seems to be no end to her creativity. it's fun to read. I'm definitely going to use those recipes when I start Little Pink Girl on solids in a couple of months.
In the back is helpful chart of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and what foods are good sources of them.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Healthy-First-Foods-Baby/dp/1402211244
This book is great because she details all the nutrients that babies need and where you can get them naturally from food. The main focus of the book is how to make your own baby food from the most natural ingredients. But she does when and how to introduce new foods to your baby.
She has some great recipes for baby food, and there seems to be no end to her creativity. it's fun to read. I'm definitely going to use those recipes when I start Little Pink Girl on solids in a couple of months.
In the back is helpful chart of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and what foods are good sources of them.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Healthy-First-Foods-Baby/dp/1402211244
Monday, January 7, 2013
Book review: Your baby's first year
My mom gave me the book Your Baby's First Year, by the American Academy of Pediatrics a couple of months ago. So far I've found it to be invaluable as a reference book.
It has chapters on that very briefly detail pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. It's kind of sketchy. But the bulk of the book covers health and developmental milestones in children from birth through a year old. It helps you kind of know what to expect as your baby grows. I like that because, although I've been around babies a lot growing up, every baby is different and I don't always remember everything that happened. It also details many basics in baby-care that are great for first-time moms like me!
It also addresses bonding with fathers, grandparents and siblings, as well as other family issues that might arise. Part two of the book covers diseases and ailments and what to do. It also has growth charts and CPR info in the back.
I definitely recommend this book for any mom, but especially first-time moms.
It has chapters on that very briefly detail pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. It's kind of sketchy. But the bulk of the book covers health and developmental milestones in children from birth through a year old. It helps you kind of know what to expect as your baby grows. I like that because, although I've been around babies a lot growing up, every baby is different and I don't always remember everything that happened. It also details many basics in baby-care that are great for first-time moms like me!
It also addresses bonding with fathers, grandparents and siblings, as well as other family issues that might arise. Part two of the book covers diseases and ailments and what to do. It also has growth charts and CPR info in the back.
I definitely recommend this book for any mom, but especially first-time moms.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Book review: What your doctor may not tell you about children's vaccinations
It's really nice that I can read while I breastfeed. That way, while I am nourishing my baby I'm also nourishing my brain. And since I've been pregnant, I've been intensely interested in health issues. One of those issues that is foremost in my mind is children's vaccinations.
My mom didn't believe that children's vaccinations were necessary; in fact, she thought they were downright dangerous. So we had very few vaccinations. But now that I have a child of my own, I decided to find out for myself where I stood on the issue. So I have been doing some research.
As part of my research I read this book: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations. I have found it to be a fascinating read. It's written by Dr. Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. She states that her main goal is to inform parents and to encourage them not to just blindly accept all the immunizations that are recommended.
Although I can't agree with everything Dr. Cave writes, I do appreciate the information and insights that she offers. She covers the controversy about autism, autoimmune disorders and neurological damage and their possible connections with vaccines. To say the least, she has convinced me that there is a connection between thimerasol and autism.
Dr. Cave suggests that we are over-vaccinating our children. This I find reasonable. But I can't agree with her that the rise in autoimmune disorders, autism, ADHD and other diseases is solely connected with the rise of mass immunization since 1955. She fails to take into account the fact that since 1955, besides mass immunization, we've also had a rise in processed foods, families breaking apart and technology in the home. There are so many factors and so many changes in our lifestyle that it really is not as clear-cut as she makes it.
But her book is immensely valuable. She covers each of the recommended childhood vaccinations, describes the ingredients and the process by which they are made, the possible adverse reactions, the Center for Disease Control's recommended times for administering them, as well as her own recommendations for when they should be given. She also includes the controversies that surround each vaccine.
She also has a chapter on vaccines that are being developed and what might be coming in the future, what rights parents have in the face of state mandates, insurance information and things you can do to reduce the risk that comes with getting the vaccines. She also includes a section on who to report to if there is an adverse reaction. It's great that she encourages parents to take responsibility and action.
Overall, it is a very interesting, comprehensive read, and I highly recommend it.
My mom didn't believe that children's vaccinations were necessary; in fact, she thought they were downright dangerous. So we had very few vaccinations. But now that I have a child of my own, I decided to find out for myself where I stood on the issue. So I have been doing some research.
As part of my research I read this book: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations. I have found it to be a fascinating read. It's written by Dr. Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. She states that her main goal is to inform parents and to encourage them not to just blindly accept all the immunizations that are recommended. Although I can't agree with everything Dr. Cave writes, I do appreciate the information and insights that she offers. She covers the controversy about autism, autoimmune disorders and neurological damage and their possible connections with vaccines. To say the least, she has convinced me that there is a connection between thimerasol and autism.
Dr. Cave suggests that we are over-vaccinating our children. This I find reasonable. But I can't agree with her that the rise in autoimmune disorders, autism, ADHD and other diseases is solely connected with the rise of mass immunization since 1955. She fails to take into account the fact that since 1955, besides mass immunization, we've also had a rise in processed foods, families breaking apart and technology in the home. There are so many factors and so many changes in our lifestyle that it really is not as clear-cut as she makes it.
But her book is immensely valuable. She covers each of the recommended childhood vaccinations, describes the ingredients and the process by which they are made, the possible adverse reactions, the Center for Disease Control's recommended times for administering them, as well as her own recommendations for when they should be given. She also includes the controversies that surround each vaccine.
She also has a chapter on vaccines that are being developed and what might be coming in the future, what rights parents have in the face of state mandates, insurance information and things you can do to reduce the risk that comes with getting the vaccines. She also includes a section on who to report to if there is an adverse reaction. It's great that she encourages parents to take responsibility and action.
Overall, it is a very interesting, comprehensive read, and I highly recommend it.
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