Comments on: 100: Your Questions Answered on Circumcision, Vaccines, & CBD https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:24:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Deirdre E Siegel https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-476687 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:24:32 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-476687 In reply to Shanie.

Shanie, as a mother of a child born with Autism I thank you 🙂

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By: Rae https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-434256 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:52:08 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-434256 In reply to Emfred.

Is it though? I asked my childrens first pediatrician if getting the chicken pox vaccine would prevent shingles when they were older and she said there are no studies to conclude this, and yet she still very heavily bullied me into it.
Adults are more likely to get shingles now because they are not getting natures booster to the virus. Exposure to the wild chicken pox virus (when the adults children/grandchildren have the virus) actually boosts the adults immune system against the virus. A lot of people are vaccinating against the chicken pox virus and if an unvaccinated child does get chicken pox, it isnt spread the waycit used to be. Chicken pox “parties” are frowned upon. Now the older population is not getting exposed to it. Nobody knows the consequence of a child being vaccinated for chicken pox and then growing older. Will they be protected from shingles? We dont know. I guess using that logic, they would need the shingles vaccine.

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By: Van https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-416357 Fri, 15 May 2020 07:51:21 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-416357 In reply to Jenah.

I’ve had a lot of these signs and symptoms and the panic assaults we’re debilitating. Besides being put on meds and CBD, I’ve observed that a gluten free weight-reduction plan combined with a keto weight-reduction plan and exercise, I misplaced weight and were given my life back. I went almost 10 years undiagnosed and I suffered. I hold coming returned to all of Dr Izabella Wentz, videos and books. I’m so proud of her and her work.

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By: Jenah https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-400456 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:09:03 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-400456 Katie,
My naturepath has put me on a vegin-ish diet with a bit of fish to help reduce my excess in estrogen and help with very bad periods and symptoms. You said you wouldnt personally do a long term vegan diet yourself. Could you please share or point me in the right direction to some research so I can educate myself at this point? Thanks

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By: Natalie https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-368934 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:00:14 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-368934 So what I’m gathering from this is that Katie decided to vaccinate but on a delayed schedule and chose not to vaccinate for everything depending on severity of the illness. I believe a lot of parents are making this decision based on the fact that they would like to travel outside of the country with their children or perhaps one day have the option of their kids in public schools. I feel this is a very smart approach. It’s important to stay educated and informed at the same time realistic.

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By: Katie - Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-353456 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:58:33 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-353456 In reply to Danielle Jacobs.

Here’s the link to the series: https://wellnessmama.com/go/ttav/ ?

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By: Danielle Jacobs https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-353233 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:35:25 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-353233 In reply to Katie – Wellness Mama.

Hello Katie,

Where might I find this series please? Is it on your website or from someone else?

Thank you!

Dani

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By: Katie - Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-351862 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:53:38 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-351862 In reply to Danielle.

Great question. It is so tough to wade through the emotionally charged info on both sides. The Truth About Vaccines series offered a very balanced and fact-based approach so I’d probably start there

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By: Danielle https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-351654 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:23:46 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-351654 Aloha Katie,

Can you please share links on vaccines? I do not know where to start, who to trust, what I read is right or wrong. I’m asking if there are any sources or websites that you’d recommend that’ll help me do my h/w in finding out what (or if) vaccines are the right ones for my kids?
Would REALLY appreciate it! Like you said, it’s a very emotional topic. Have good friends on both sides of the spectrum, and if I just have facts, that’ll make me happy!
Thank you!

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By: Andrea https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-342638 Thu, 10 May 2018 01:44:18 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-342638 In reply to Shanie.

There is an entire Vaxxed channel on YouTube and it documents hundreds of parents who have vaccine-injured children. This is so widespread and parents are noticing injuries and deaths very shortly after vaccinating. Everyone cannot be wrong. If you actually read the vaccine ingredients and side effects warnings that the drug companies provide, you will see how horrible they are. Vaccines are being made with aborted fetal DNA along with DNA from various animals, not to mention the aluminum and mercury. How is this ok? These are not things that I want injected into me, let alone tiny babies.

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By: Emfred https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-2/#comment-341657 Wed, 02 May 2018 20:31:24 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-341657 One comment on the “safety” of chicken pox. I know most of us have memories of a few itchy days off school and what is the big deal. But if you never get chicken pox, then you can never get shingles. Shingles is a reawakening of the dormant chicken pox virus, and it can cause severe and debilitating pain, blindness, brain inflammation, hearing problems or death. And you can get shingles multiple times throughout your life, with those potential complications each time. So yes chicken pox may seem to be a “silly” thing to vaccinate against but it’s really a vaccination for shingles.

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By: Jade https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-333470 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:37:14 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-333470 Most vegans supplement with B12. A vegan diet supplemented with B12 is very healthy long term, I’m surprised you would claim that it’s not. Where is your evidence? It is easy to get your protein from a combination of beans, nuts, seeds, legumes. Vegans eat tons of veggies and fruits. There is no need for animal products.

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By: Lea https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-325385 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:45:43 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-325385 In reply to Al.

Please also read Suzanne Humphries MD , she has lots of YouTube videos as well. I can’t recommend her enough.

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By: Riley https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-323182 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 07:07:40 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-323182 In reply to Evie.

Agreed!! Dr Suzanne Humphries book is life changing! Wellness mama should definitely read it. It explains the evolution of vaccines and the medical industry.

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By: Shanie https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-322524 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 04:14:03 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-322524 In reply to Lori.

Vaxxed is a sham. I’m sorry you fell for it.

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By: Kiki https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-318813 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:41:33 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-318813 Hi Katie,

Thank you so much for all you contribute to natural health communities! I love following you and appreciate all the research you do and highly respect your opinions. You mentioned in this podcast that there was no religious reason for circumcision if you’re not Jewish and I do disagree. As a Bible believing Christian, I trust the Bible as the ultimate truth. I do believe that as Christians we are not under the old testament law by any means, however God did create laws for the Jews in order to protect them. I think of old testament laws such as what is written about mold (Leviticus 14:43-45), which we know now that mold is a highly toxic substance that should be removed from our homes. I think about the dietary laws, which we know now that pork (Leviticus 14:8) is one of the worst meats to eat because pigs are dirty, have no way to rid themselves of toxins such as cows do, as well as are known to eat their own young among other disgusting things. We also know certain seafoods (Leviticus 11:10) such as shrimp are toxin absorbers and are toxic for us to eat as well. Sprouted bread was also the way bread was ceremonially made then and we know that’s a healthier way to eat bread. So even though those laws might seem strict or extreme, there was a reason for it. Even though circumcision was a symbolic covenant, I don’t think God would have the Jews do something negative or bad for them and in fact physically beneficial instead. I haven’t researched it myself, but I just trust that it’s in God’s nature for him to have us and/or his chosen people do things that would be a blessing to us, just like the dietary laws. There may be no research showing it now, but I believe God knows what he’s doing and his Word is always backed by science. Maybe research will soon reveal and I know Jordan Ruben (another health researcher) has written his own take on the benefits in his book “Great Physician’s Rx for Children’s Health.” I’d like to hear your thoughts.

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By: Evie https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-318337 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:41:43 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-318337 If you enjoy history, I would highly recommend the book Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History by Dr. Suzanne Humphries, MD and Roman Bystrianyk. It is a very thoroughly researched treatment of the subject of vaccines. I wish every parent who is unsure about the vaccine question would read this book! Also every medically trained person out there who is promoting vaccines! It is hard to dispute the data that Dr. Humphries and Mr. Bystrianyk present.

Also, if you are taking suggestions for podcasts, I feel Dr. Suzanne Humphries has so much to offer with her experience as a medical doctor, but her honest take on the subject of vaccines.

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By: Shannon Brennand https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-315919 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 02:21:19 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-315919 Hi Katie,

You asked for suggestions for new topics. I would love for you to research Reiki, which is a form of energy healing. I was SUCH a skeptic, thinking that it sounded stupid, ridiculous, like voodoo, but it’s worked on me twice, and I’m someone that nothing works on! It could help SO many people with health issues that the doctor shrugs his/her shoulders at.

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By: Amanda B https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-315781 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:42:31 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-315781 In reply to Gemma.

Hi Gemma,

Regarding your question about child-friendly veggie combinations (I assume from your wording that you’re talking specifically about fermented veggies), may I make a few suggestions?

More important than what foods you serve is how you talk about food with your kids. Using specific descriptors for foods (crunchy, salty, sweet, spicy, chewy, etc.) and avoiding vague words like yucky, gross, and yummy has been so helpful in getting my kids to try more foods. They’re learning to think about and articulate what they’re tasting. And talk about health benefits of the foods you eat too. Kids really do listen and remember what you teach them; they have an incredible capacity for learning so take full advantage of it!

Also, fermented veggies are so good in combination with other foods. That distinctive sour taste can really add more dimension other foods that you serve them with. When treated as a condiment, they have so much more possibility. I love to stir sauerkraut into my sausage & potato hash. Fermented relishes go great with meats, for example. Start with veggies you know they like and do a side-by-side taste comparison of raw or cooked vs. fermented.

What sour condiments does your family enjoy? Can you possibly make your own fermented version? Fermented ketchup, pickles, jalapenos, horseradish…have fun!

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By: Clare https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/100/comment-page-1/#comment-315764 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:02:05 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=269542#comment-315764 Hi Katie,
Thanks for taking on the hard questions. I really appreciated the bathtub analogy for vaccines.
I wanted to add a perspective that I have found really helpful in my struggle with these parenting decisions:
While vaccination is so often presented as a starkly black and white topic, there is a rather large grey zone. Instead of feeling like I have to pick a side, each disease/vaccine can be evalutated independently. This can be complicated due to the combining of multiple vaccines into one shot, but its still a comparably reasonable approach. For example, as you pointed out, chickenpox is not a scary illness, and in this case I felt that the vaccine presented a greater risk to my child than the disease itself. Likewise flu. Tetanus, on the other hand, is a really scary disease, and my barefoot kiddo seems highly drawn to sharp metal things. Of course it is more difficult to assess the risks of things like hepatitis, but the bottom line is this: we don’t have to make one giant scary decision about whether to vaccinate or not. Breaking it down into smaller decisions helps me feel more compassionate toward both “sides.” and as you strongly emphasized, this approach necessitates that each parent do the research in order to make the decision that is right for them.
Best,
Clare

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