Vaccine “Side Effects” are Real and Plenty
Any vaccine can cause side effects. So states the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A “side effect” is defined as “any effect of a drug, chemical, or other medicine that is in addition to its intended effect, especially an effect that is harmful or unpleasant” or “any accompanying or consequential and usually detrimental effect.”
MTHFR Mutations
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a gene that is responsible for producing an enzyme that converts folic acid to methylfolate, a bioavailable form of vitamin B9. Nutrient deficiencies of Vitamin B6, B12, and folate increase homocysteine levels which causes inflammation…
The Anthrax Vaccine and Gulf War Illness
Story Highlights In anticipation of biological warfare, military personnel were given the anthrax vaccine during the 1990s Gulf War. After their service, Gulf War veterans suffered a wide range of debilitating symptoms that became known as the Gulf War illness or “Gulf War Syndrome.” There were numerous concerns regarding the safety of the anthrax vaccine, […]
Vaccination and the Growing Rates of Childhood Food Allergies
We all know of someone that has a food allergy because it has become such a common condition that people suffer from, particularly children. According to the non-profit organization Food Allergy Research and Education, researchers estimate that 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Approximately 9 million adults and 6 million children have food allergies.
Pesticides: The ‘Silent Spring’ Continues
Rachel Carson’s first book, “Under the Sea-Wind,” was a beautiful masterpiece that celebrated the beauty of birds and sea creatures in their natural habitat. It painted a vivid, yet mysterious picture of a never-before-seen world. Though it received early praise, the book never hit stores and ultimately flopped as its release coincided with the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Study Links Vaccines to Neuropsychiatric Disorders
A recent study by researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the Yale University’s Child Study Center found that patients diagnosed as having neuropsychiatric disorders such as “obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), anorexia nervosa (AN), anxiety disorder, chronic tic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…