I wanted to let you all know about some great online classes starting up soon for those with an interest in natural/holistic childcare and medicine.  I have taken a few of these in the past and am signed up to take the Childhood Diseases one this year.

Vaccine Dangers I 
Starts September 7th
Cost $30 
Information can be found here
Part 1 will cover:
I. Overview of the vaccine issue

• A. Making An Informed Choice
• B. Conflict of Interest
• C. Options for Parents/Timing & Disease Incidence/Severity
• D. Adverse Vaccine Reactions (short term) - immediate or within a short period of time
  • 1. Crying, irritability, sleeping, ear infections, eczema, deafness, encephalitis
  • 2. Shaken Baby Syndrome
  • 3. SIDS/death
• E. Adverse Vaccine Reactions (long term)
  • 1. Autism/ASD/PDD/Aspergers/ADHD/ADD
  • 2. Vaccines & Neurological Complications - above, seizures, MS, Guillain Barre, more
  • 3. Immunological Reactions
• F. The Immune System - including information on antibodies
• G. Fever
• H. Ingredients used during production & in vaccines - viruses, fetal tissue, mycoplasma, DNA/RNA, BSE, Genetic engineering, others
  • 1. Mercury/Thimerosal
  • 2. Adjuvants - Aluminum & Squalene
• I. Vaccine long term studies (lack of); Post Marketing Surveillance; VAERS
• J. Alternative Medicine - homeopathy, other
• K. Alternative Vaccine methods
• L. Building a Strong Immune System - Breastfeeding, DEET, MSG, pesticides, fluoride, unvaccinated, amalgam (mercury) fillings, food processing, fluroide, vitamin C
• M. Legal Requirements
• N. Pets & Vaccination & foodSelecting a Commercial Pet Food
• O. Vaccines and Diseases (graphs & stats) 

Vaccine Dangers II 
Starts September 7th
Cost $40
Information can be found here 
 Part 2
I. The vaccines associated with each disease vaccinated for
II. Future Vaccines

Childhood Diseases Reality, Care and Treatment
Starts September 7th
Cost $35
Information can be found here
Discuss EACH disease with a vaccine associated with it - about the disease, about the risk, about alternative treatments

I. Flu
II. Measles
III. Mumps
IV. Rubella
V. Diphtheria
VI. Tetanus
VII. Pertussis
VIII. Polio
IX. HIB
X. Prevnar (pneumococcal disease)
XI. Hepatitis B
XII. Hepatitis A
XIII. Chickenpox
XV. Meningitis
XV. TB
XVI. Smallpox
XVII. Anthrax
XVIII. RSV
XIX. Rotavirus
XX. HPV
XXI. Other disease that will have vaccines associated by the time we get here

Holistic Baby and Todder Care
Starts September 7th
Cost $35
Information can be found here 
 
The class will focus on other conditions, illnesses & issues with baby's and toddlers:
Outline:
A. Intro
B. Digestive Problems: Colic & Reflux
C. Skin Problems
D. Fevers (includes info on Roseola, Scarlet Fever & Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease)
E. Colds & Other Simple Illnesses including Colds, Coughs, Sore Throats, Sinus Problems
F. Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation
G. Urinary Tract Infections
H. Teething
I. The Immune System
J. Supplements
K. Breastfeeding or Formula including Natural Formula
L. Injuries
M. Ear Problems
N. Asthma & Wheezing
O. Allergies
P. Laundry products
Q. Insect Repellant & Sunscreen
R. Mattresses
S. Antibiotics
T. Soy
U. Homeopathy (intro)
V. Vaccine Dangers (intro)

Expecting Success!  A Positive Approach to Pregnancy and Birth
Starts September 4th
Cost $100
Information about can be found here 

• Is morning sickness a normal and necessary part of pregnancy?
• Are there certain foods that should or should not be eaten during pregnancy?
• Was death in childbirth common prior to the advent of the modern-day hospital?
• Have women always had assistance at birth, and if so, who assisted them?

• Ultrasounds and other tests: prenatal care or prenatal scare?
• How safe are common medical procedures in birth?
• Have they led to better outcomes?
• What is the rational behind the medical model of birth?
   

• Recognizing and eliminating limiting beliefs
• Dealing with common obstacles: fear (both your own and others), unsupportive friends, family and spouses
• Dreams, impulses, intuition and emotions - your psychological lifeline to the innerself
• Tapping into your natural resources: the power of visualizations and affirmations

• "Dear Laura": send in your questions about birth, my book, my website, my life, anything!
• Amazing tales of empowering births

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