Research Shows Why Breastfeeding is Best

Past research has shown that the delivery mode (C-section versus vaginal delivery) of infants affects their microbiota, or the microscopic living organisms in their bodies. But recent studies have now connected breastfeeding to the “development of adult-like microbiota” in infants as well.[1]

One study conducted on 98 Swedish infants found that babies born through C-section had gut bacteria that differed from their mothers much more greatly than the gut bacteria found in babies that were born vaginally.[2] Even more important than the delivery mode, however, was whether the infants’ mothers breast- or bottle-fed them.

Another study concluded that “breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in the baby’s gut flora, which are beneficial to the development of the child’s immune system,” and this bacteria can impact children significantly for up to three years.[3] Breastfeeding encourages slower, healthier growth of children and leads to “a slightly lower incidence of obesity, allergies, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease later in life.”[4]

Babies are born without bacteria in their gut, and the early life decisions parents can make regarding their baby’s delivery mode and whether or not the mother will breastfeed can make the difference between providing their baby with healthy versus unhealthy bacteria. While there are instances in which vaginal birth and breastfeeding aren’t possible, whenever they are an option, these study findings show why they should be the preferred choice of parents. Delivering a baby vaginally and breastfeeding that baby encourages a healthy start for the baby’s immune and digestive system, which is something we can all agree is ideal!

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[1] Today’s Practitioner. “Cessation of Breastmilk Alters Infant Microbiome.” Todayspractitioner.com, May 27, 2015; Backhed F, et al. “The infant gut microbiome: New studies on its origins and how it’s knocked out of balance.” Cell Press, May 13, 2015; Bergstrom A, Skov T, et al. “Intestinal Microbiota during Early Life: A Longitudinal, Explorative Study of a Large Cohort of Danish Infants.” Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 80, No. 9.

[2] Backhed F, et al. “The infant gut microbiome: New studies on its origins and how it’s knocked out of balance.” Cell Press, May 13, 2015

[3] Today’s Practitioner. “Breastfeeding & Intestinal Microbiota in Infants.” Todayspractitioner.com, August 14, 2014; Bergstrom A, Skov T, et al. “Intestinal Microbiota during Early Life: A Longitudinal, Explorative Study of a Large Cohort of Danish Infants.” Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 80, No. 9.

[4] Id.

Polio – Has it Really Been Defeated?

In 1954, Jonas Salk created an injectable vaccine for polio. By 1955, millions of children in the U.S. were being treated with this vaccine. Many people believe Salk’s vaccine was the heroic vanquisher of polio, but the truth is much more complicated.

What you might not know is that in 1954 (yes, the same year Salk produced his vaccine), the American government actually redefined polio. Before that time, “the patient had to exhibit paralytic symptoms for only 24 hours,” and “laboratory confirmation and the presence of residual paralysis were not required,” while after the redefinition took place, “the patient had to exhibit paralytic symptoms for at least 60 days after the onset of the disease…This change in definition meant that in 1955 we started reporting a new disease, namely, paralytic poliomyelitis with a longer lasting paralysis.”[1]

Suddenly, with these new parameters in mind, the fact that reported cases of polio in the U.S. went from 52,879 in 1952 to 28,985 in 1955 isn’t quite so impressive.[2] Instead, it’s important for us to realize that the polio vaccine wasn’t the true cause of the decreased number of reports; it was simply an administrative choice on the part of the U.S. government.

Even now, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reported 18,000 cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP)—which is “Clinically indistinguishable from polio paralysis but twice as deadly”[3]—since January 2015.[4] Although India has been declared “polio-free,” it is experiencing a major increase in non-polio AFP. Doctors have suggested that public health officials look into “the influence of strain shifts of enteropathogens induced by the [polio] vaccine given practically every month.”[5]

And India isn’t alone; though not as many have been reported in the U.S., there are instances of NPAFP occurring here as well. Just last year, there were five reported cases at USC and Stanford of “sudden paralysis of one or more limbs in children ages two to 16—all fully vaccinated against polio—and the California Department of Health began investigating 20 more similar cases.”[6] Just as in India, we have yet to get any answers from our government health officials about this dramatic increase in paralysis in children.

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[1] James W. Immunization: The Reality Behind the Myth, Volume 3. 1985. p. 36.

[2] The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. “U.S. Polio Cases: 1952-1962.” The History of Vaccines.

[3] Vashisht N, Puliyel J. “Polio programme: let us declare victory and move on.” Indian Journal of Medical Ethics 2012 9(2): 114-117.

[4] “Cases reported from Uttar Pradesh in section of media are of AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis), not Polio.” Business Standard June 20, 2015.

² “Govt. says cases reported from UP are of Acute Flaccid Paralysis, not polio.” NetIndian News Network June 20, 2015.

[5] Vashisht N, Puliyel J. “Polio programme: let us declare victory and move on.” Indian Journal of Medical Ethics 2012 9(2): 114-117.

[6] Maron DF. “Is a Wave of Poliolike Symptoms in California Cause for Alarm?” Scientific American Feb. 24, 2014.

Anti-Vaccine Doctor Won’t Be Silenced

After the recent Disneyland measles outbreak, an Arizona cardiologist named Dr. Jack Wolfson voiced his concerns about the potential dangers of vaccines. Following his statements, 38 complaints were filed against Dr. Wolfson by the vaccine industry, not to mention the death threats and threats of violence he received.

It doesn’t take much to figure out that industry officials felt threatened by his honest declarations. As the Health Ranger Mike Adams put it, “The idea here is that if enough punishment and aggression is directed against some doctors who speak out on the issue of vaccine side effects, then all the other doctors who may be witnessing these damaging effects of vaccines will decide to stay silent.”[1]

Upon reviewing the complaints against Dr. Wolfson, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Board decided that he was acceptably and legally expressing his free speech rights by speaking up against vaccines. He continues his practice and is trusted and respected by his patients—many of them new patients who came to him when they realized he’d tell the truth about issues that could impact their health.

The most fundamental rule that healthcare students are taught is, “First, do no harm.” It is a doctor’s job to consider the harm that any intervention—including vaccines—might cause their patients. While we all want to believe that medical professionals have our best interests at heart, they are human and can certainly be swayed into offering “treatments” or “cures” that actually do more harm than good. Because of this, it is also our responsibility to educate ourselves and remember not to blindly follow any medical advice. The more you know, the better medical decisions you can make for yourself and your family.

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[1] Adams M. “Anti-vaccine witch hunt FAIL: Dr. Jack Wolfson cleared of all charges for exercising his free speech rights on the issue of vaccine risks and the stupidity of blind medical obedience.” Natural News online, July 20, 2015.