If Vaccines Work Then Why Does Everyone Need One?

Children's Measles Vaccine Pandemic of California

California Children on the verge of a Vaccine Pandemic

To all seeking vaccination for their children in response to media attention, Slow down and Think!

In the hypothetical fear based reality of the vaccine demanding media, if everyone doesn't get vaccinated, it is as if the world will cease to exist.  I fail to see how not getting vaccinated endangers the life of one of another who is vaccinated, if the vaccination works then whats the worry.  Demanding all people to get vaccinated for fear that an unhealthy individual may get sick, is the equivalent of the cliche of demanding something of others because you refuse to make a change in your own life.

I have been following vaccine related news, especially regarding vaccines and children, starting with the Janurary 7th Appelete case decision in New York, regarding the constitutionality of mandatory vaccination of children and immunization laws in public schools. The vaccine related news has flown through the roof through the last month especially the last few days, there is certainly a big push to vaccinate and this started before the "disneyland measles outbreak". It is important to remain calm and make informed and intelligent decisions before getting vaccinated.

Measles has been around for 1000's of years and certainly we as a humanity made it through, unvaccinated, without any major repercussions. I am not a "doctor" however I have studied and experienced 1st, 2nd and 3rd hand the credible ability of whole foods healing and healthy diets. There is no cure all one time deal for any disease that may manifest in our lives.  Vaccinations are like a get rich quick scheme, they seem like such a great thing, but in the end you are no better off than when you started, and the scam artist has a few more dollars in his pocket. 

The media has been targeting not only New York, but also Californians, especially those that don't want to vaccinate. I for one whole heartily know that a strong plant based diet protects and enables the body to defend itself from unwanted invaders as well as internal conflict. It was in California that this information really sunk in for me, some Californians may be perceived as "liberal hippies" or whatever, for their passion for natural healing, but it is certainly not in vain.

The media is clearly implementing a vaccination campaign, why I can't be sure, but more than likely someone is make a few dollars from the ordeal, I wouldn't be surprised to find the Disney CEO's own a few pharmaceutical based shares relating to the measles vaccine. Measles has been around your entire life, let the "ebola crisis" rest in your mind as an example of what the irrational fear based campaigns of the media create and then compare it to the reality that less than 10,000 people world wide have ebola! Every year there is some new outbreak or crisis that pushes own to get vaccinated, this year they are off to an extra early site, and I am certain that this type of media behavior will continue throughout the year. 

Calm down, take a deep breath and evaluate your citation, is a vaccine actually going to benefit you? unlikely, if you truly feel that vaccines are against "system of faith" or religion then don't do it. That is your choice and it doesn't make you irresponsible to do so. Standing up for what you believe and living by it makes you a stronger person, one who is able to do what is right, and we need more of this in the modern day and age. If vaccinations were truly effective, then why would everyone be required to have one in order for it to be effective, sounds like a scam to me. Do what's right and stand strong in nature, Thank you.

NY State Exemption Law and the January 7th, 2015 court decision:

"This video was made in response to a recent appellate court decision made on January 7th 2015, affirming that the mandatory vaccination law of New York State is constitutional. Although the law, which requires vaccines in children attending public schools,  is "constitutional" New York goes above and beyond what is constitutional by allowing exemption of vaccinations based on religious grounds.  In this video the case is reviewed and immunization exemption is clearly defined."

"This measles outbreak does not pose a great risk to a healthy child, and quite frankly I don't think it poses any risk to any healthy child."

Dr. Jay Gordon

New York State Vaccine Exemption Information-

New York State Vaccination Law 

Immunization Exemption information for NY State

There has been a lot of controversy regarding the facts about "mandatory Immunization Laws" in the State of New York.  Regardless of what may appear to be going on in regards to the appellate courts decision made in January of 2015, the fact of New York State Law is that one can exempt their children from Immunization based on religious grounds.  For more information visit the links below, that contain more on vaccination exemption laws.  

If you do not want your kids vaccinated this site has some information that may help:

http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/newyork.htm

This site above includes links to law and forms and information on NYS laws regarding vaccine information.  This information may help you assert your rights and protect your children from vaccination.


For a review on the appellate courts decision and what it means watch this video and read the decision for yourself:

This video was made in response to a recent appellate court decision made on January 7th 2015, affirming that the mandatory vaccination law of New York State is constitutional. Although the law, which requires vaccines in children attending public schools,  is "constitutional" New York goes above and beyond what is constitutional by allowing exemption of vaccinations based on religious grounds.  In this video the case is reviewed and immunization exemption is clearly defined. Vaccination Exemption by religious rights is a basic human right that needs to be observed. 

Ancient Secret of Youth

This common organic household and culinary spice has been lurking around kitchens for quite some time. It's vibrant yellow properties and flavor have been used for both it's color and flavor, and is used in 1000's of products in the US alone. Yet many of use are still unaware of it's natural healing powers, in fact it was largely ignored in western culture until the 1970's, when research confirmed it's abilities as an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, and even possible anti-cancer properties.  Many household herbs have an exceptional medicinal purpose, many ward off infection and disease, but not all are quite as powerful as this unique herb of which we will be discussing. 

This relative of the ginger root has made quite a name for itself over 1000's of years usage.  In many eastern countries this root has been a common tool in medicinal culture. Used for many centuries in India as a blood purifier,  a treatment for skin conditions, morning sickness and liver disorders.  In China it is known as jiang huang, or yellow ginger, and is considered a cure, in that country for abdominal pain, jaundice, bloating and more.  In modern uses this root is recognized for it's beneficial effects in treating upset stomachs, joint pain, and several digestive disorders.  

Modern science has discovered the healing properties of this herb are link to what are called currcuminoids, one of which, perhaps the most prominent of these curcuminoids is known as curcumin.  Curcumin is shown to increase the bile production and flow from the  liver, which leads to a quicker breakdown of fat, and this may even protect from liver damage caused by alcohol (although I would not test this).  When studied on animals it was also found to reduce stomach acid secretions and this could protect the lining of the intestines and stomach.  However, the most powerful purpose of this herb may be it's ability to alleviate pain, especially pain related to joint-inflamation, a.k.a arthritis.  Curcumin not only alleviates mild pains similar to aspirin (which was derived from white willow bark), curcumin has also been found to thin the blood in much the same way as aspirin as well, and it is less likely to have the long term side effects of aspirin.* Beyond thinning the blood and relieving mild pain, this root is also an anti-inflammatory and appears to be as effective as NSAID's and cortisol** at reliving inflammation.

Ok if you haven't figured it out by now I will share with you the name of this powerful herb, I am sure the suspense has been getting to you.  The name of this herb is Turmeric root, and you more than likely have seen this herb in your kitchen or in the kitchen of someone you know, perhaps you even used it today. 

Many of my friends and family have used this herb and seen amazing results in joint pain, even without a change in diet.  It's effectiveness in pain relief is not only due directly to it's ability to relive mild amounts of pain, but is also due to it's anti-inflammatory properties, as inflammation often leads to pain.  It's important to note that the properties of turmeric are only supplementary and the only way to permanently reduce inflammation and joint pain is an all around change to diet.  A diet which avoids inflammatory foods all together will lead to a permanently "uninflammed" body.  Inflammatory foods include but are not limited to; meats, animal milk, oily and greasy foods, and even too much cooked food. And, hey spring for the organic food, in the long run you will thank yourself.

Although it is modernly taken in capsules, my favorite way to use this herb is in a coconut milk mixture, recipe below:


TURMERIC COCONUT MILK-

1. Coconut Milk-                             3/4 cup
2. Turmeric Root Powder -             1-1/2 teaspoons 
3. Cinnamon-                                  1/2 teaspoon 
4. Raw Honey-                                1 teaspoon 

Place coconut milk,Turmeric Root, and Cinnamon in a small sauté pan and heat till warm, while constantly whisking with a fork. Once warm turn off burner and whisk in honey and pour the mix into your favorite mug, and your done!  If steam begins to rise the milk is getting too warm, and use a mug with some dark color as turmeric tends to stain.  Do your best to get organic as well, especially wight the Turmeric Root, it is typically much fresher than its conventionally produced counterpart.

I use this recipe a few times a week right before bed, especially when I am experiencing muscle pain or even stress. 


Turmeric root is a powerful medicine and it is important to note that it should not be taken with blood thinners or pain killers as they can interact and cause too strong an effect on the body. If you are taking ANY medications you need to discuss with your doctor about supplementing turmeric root or any medicinal herb into your diet as the interactions can be serious!




If you would like to purchase some turmeric capsules you can find them at my store here. 



*Although turmeric has less side effects than synthetic medicines, it does has a few of it's own when used to often or for too long. Turmeric is only a supplement, a supplement to what? A healthy diet, without a healthy diet the healing effects of turmeric (or any herb or medicine for that matter) will not   remain.  Supplement require a change in the lifestyle patterns that caused to disease to begin with or their effects will not last!

** From Complementary and Alternative Medicines, page 781, written by Doctors of Pharmacy C.W. Fetrow and Juan R. Avila.

The Herb of Creativity - A Winter Depression Solution

St. John's Wort A Winter Depression Solution

Winter can be tough; less work, more time indoors, less sun, cold and money can often be tight.  All these different factors that winter brings can be overwhelming and cause depression, anxiety and a myriad of other mental disabilities.  There are many ways to deal with the winter blues, but one of my favorite time proven methods of improving mental health is St. John's Wort.  I take St. John's Wort during the winter to stimulate creativity and to help organize my thoughts and put them motion.

The first time I tried St. John's Wort I was suffering from the heaviest depression I had ever experienced,  I had been hitchhiking the country for 2 years and when I started to setts down and make a home it was not an entirely pleasurable experience to say the least. I had been studying herbalism during my travels and decided to give St. John's Wort a try.  Within 1 hour of taking St. John's Wort I was inspired to start writing poetry, I hadn't been inspired to do such a thing in such a long time.  I continued to take it everyday for 3 months during and after that time my depression vanished.   Now that I am older I still take St. John's Wort to inspire creativity during the winter months as it is not easy for me to keep myself occupied for hours at a time.

Don't take my word for it though, clinical studies have shown St. John's Wort is as powerful as leading antidepressants at relieving mild to moderate depression.  For severe depression studies suggest that St. John's Wort is as ineffective as leading antidepressants, neither appear to have a strong effect on this kind of depression.  I would suggest that improving diet by intaking less sugar and caffeine as well as other factors, as well as increased exercise (even just a brief daily walk outside), and mental training, in conjunction with St. John's Wort would inspire creativity in even severe depression, although I can not prove this, it's just intuition. 

Beyond clinical studies St' John's Wort has been in use for 1000's of years and is very well known for it's effects.   Dr. Jonathan Zuess, in his book, “The Natural Prozac Program,” states:

 “In the crumbling pages of ancient texts on healing, hidden amongst the dusty basement shelves of a neglected Old World library, there are stories of a flower whose tears are magical.”

Even the slightest scent of St. John's Wort was said to scare off evil spirits.  Although the terminology has changed over time there is no doubt in my mind that St. John's Wort is a powerful medicinal herb that has helped me overcome my depression (evil spirits) by inspiring me to express myself creatively. 

St. John's Wort is a medicinal herb that can inspire  creativity within yourself, which enables YOU to overcome mental disorders. I do not suggest that it directly cures depression.  

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Disclaimer- Do not take St. John's Wort with antidepressants or if you are taking any medications ask your doctor for his or her permission before taking any herb classified as medicinal. 

3 Healthy/(er*) Recipes

Healthy Recipes
that are "The Cream of the Crop"

After reviewing a number of recipes, I have found a few recipes that are the cream of the crop and most importantly healthy/(er*).  

If any thing interests you, click the title which is linked directly to the recipe and blog from where the recipe. Always **. 

Sweet Sunflower Green Beans

Provided by The Healthy Apple Find them @TheHealthyApple

Brief Review
Prep-time-  25 minutes

Oven Baked green beans and onions rich in spice. Light amount of salt and quick to create.

Ginger Lime Edamame Sweet Potato Burgers**

Provided by Choosing Raw Find them @choosingraw

Brief Review

Prep-time-  Prep- Bake 35 minutes

Prepared in a food processor then baked for 35 minutes. 

Dill Mashed Potatoes

Provided by I Love Vegan find them @ilovegan

Brief Review

Prep-time-  Prep- Bake 60 minutes 

40 Minute Prep, Cook Time 20 minutes. What can I say, its mashed potatoes and dill.

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Who is the traditional cream of the crop?

****Bambara Groundnut****
                                                        -Found at FAO.org
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*Healthy/(er) because raw fruits and veggies are the healthiest, however a diet with a few cooked meals may still be healthy  provided it is balanced with plenty of fresh produce**.

**Disclaimer: Be sure to get organic, especially when non traditional crops*** are involved. 

***Traditional crops have a long history of being hand selected over generations.  These crops are from have been grown for centuries, and bearing the name of tradition and are backed by our ancestors wisdom. 
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 Disclaimer 2: none of these photos or recipes are my own they have been duplicated from the sites where the recipes originated. These recipes can be found at their sources with the links included in their respective titles or in their captions below each photo.