According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Immunity to a disease is achieved through the presence of antibodies to that disease in a person’s system."[i] This, in fact, is the main justification for using vaccines to "boost" immunity, and a primary focus of vaccine research and development.
And yet, newly publish research has revealed that in some cases no antibodies are required for immunity against some viruses.
Published in the journal Immunity in March, 2011, and titled, "B cell maintenance of subcapsular sinus macrophages protects against a fatal viral infection independent of adaptive immunity," researchers found that mice infected with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) can suffer fatal invasion of their central nervous system even in the presence of high concentrations of "neutralizing" antibodies against VSV.[ii]
The researchers found that while B-cells were essential for surviving a systemic VSV infection through the modulation of innate immunity, specifically macrophage behavior, the antibodies they produce as part of the adaptive immune response were "neither needed nor sufficient for protection." These findings, according to the study authors, "…contradict the current view that B cell-derived neutralizing antibodies are absolutely required to survive a primary cytopathic viral infection, such as that caused by VSV."
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/study-disproves-cdcs-primary-justification-vaccination
Friday, August 30, 2013
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Medicinal Chemist Gives 3 Reasons Why He Doesn’t Vaccinate
Parents Should Question Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness by Using Vaccine Exemption
by Shane Ellison, MS, ThePeoplesChemist.com Instead of using an unproven hypothesis to question parents who have opted out, pro-vaccine parents should be questioning the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. With dozens of vaccines being forced on the public, some healthy skepticism could go a long way toward raising a vibrantly healthy child.
My background as a medicinal chemist taught me to rely on proven research. I learned to be less sensitive to emotional arguments and more sensitive to facts supported by reproducibility. This is one of the main principles of the scientific method. It refers to the ability of a test or experiment to be accurately reproduced. As a parent, I have a responsibility to use my training to make decisions for my family. Especially when it comes to potentially dangerous vaccinations.
In my own research, I have uncovered facts that every parent should be aware of. Here are three primary reasons why I have not and will not vaccinate my own children and why I’ve used vaccine exemption forms for public school and more:
http://www.realfarmacy.com/medicinal-chemist-gives-3-reasons-why-he-doesnt-vaccinate/
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Women who take statin drugs have 83-143% increased risk of breast cancer
(NaturalNews) New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention raises fresh concerns about the safety of statin drugs for high cholesterol, particularly amongst the female population. According to this population-based, case-controlled study, women who take statin drugs appear to have up to a 143 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women not taking the dangerous drugs.
The study, which involved 2,886 women from the Seattle-Puget Sound region of Washington state, looked at statin drug use among women with several prominent types of breast cancer, as well as control women with no breast cancer. All the women were between the ages of 55 and 74, and researchers questioned them both in-person and using questionnaires to look for a potential relationship between statin drug use and breast cancer prevalence.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041605_statin_drugs_breast_cancer_prostate.html#ixzz2brIjMpkP
The study, which involved 2,886 women from the Seattle-Puget Sound region of Washington state, looked at statin drug use among women with several prominent types of breast cancer, as well as control women with no breast cancer. All the women were between the ages of 55 and 74, and researchers questioned them both in-person and using questionnaires to look for a potential relationship between statin drug use and breast cancer prevalence.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041605_statin_drugs_breast_cancer_prostate.html#ixzz2brIjMpkP
Monday, August 12, 2013
Grape Seed Extract Outperforms Chemo in Killing Advanced Cancer Cells
Patients with colorectal cancer may benefit from the cancer-growth-inhibiting power of grape seed extract. Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center report that the more aggressive the cancer cells are, the more effective the grape extract works at targeting and stopping the growth. Grape seed extract is amazing in that it attacks the cancer cells but leaves the healthy cells untouched. This is a departure from conventional cancer treatments that destroy all of the cells in an attempt to stop the spread of cancer.
Actually, the power of grape seed extract seems quite remarkable in this research, which was published in the journal Cancer Letters. Molly Derry, a doctoral candidate in the lab of Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, and investigator at the CU Cancer Center and her team saw that while doses of chemotherapy only increase with more severe cancer cases, such as a stage IV instead of stage II, the amount of grape seed extract required actually decreased.
http://www.undergroundhealth.com/grape-seed-extract-outperforms-chemo-in-killing-advanced-cancer-cells/
Actually, the power of grape seed extract seems quite remarkable in this research, which was published in the journal Cancer Letters. Molly Derry, a doctoral candidate in the lab of Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, and investigator at the CU Cancer Center and her team saw that while doses of chemotherapy only increase with more severe cancer cases, such as a stage IV instead of stage II, the amount of grape seed extract required actually decreased.
http://www.undergroundhealth.com/grape-seed-extract-outperforms-chemo-in-killing-advanced-cancer-cells/
Study links processed food diet to development of allergies in infants
(http://www.reuters.com)According to a recently published study, infants who consume fresh fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop allergy problems compared to infants who eat processed baby food.
Researchers estimate that as much as 8 percent of children have a food allergy.
In order to prevent food allergies from developing, some parents are recommended to avoid feeding their children certain foods. Kate Grimshaw, lead author of the study and a researcher at the University of Southampton in the UK, expressed concern that parents could be reducing their child's nutritional intake without evidence to support the supposed benefits.
As part of the study, Grimshaw and her team of researchers collected food diaries from 1,140 baby's parents.
The parents typically maintained the diet log for the first year of life, during which, 41 children were diagnosed with a food allergy. The researchers compared the allergic babies to 82 similar infants without an allergy. They then scored the babies' diets based on the combination of foods they ate.
They found that babies without food allergies scored higher than babies with allergies. The babies without allergies were more likely to have been on a diet that was rich in healthy foods including fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, and homemade foods without much processed foods like pre-made meals and potato chips.
http://buzz.naturalnews.com/000911-processed_foods-allergy_development-infant_diet.html
Researchers estimate that as much as 8 percent of children have a food allergy.
In order to prevent food allergies from developing, some parents are recommended to avoid feeding their children certain foods. Kate Grimshaw, lead author of the study and a researcher at the University of Southampton in the UK, expressed concern that parents could be reducing their child's nutritional intake without evidence to support the supposed benefits.
As part of the study, Grimshaw and her team of researchers collected food diaries from 1,140 baby's parents.
The parents typically maintained the diet log for the first year of life, during which, 41 children were diagnosed with a food allergy. The researchers compared the allergic babies to 82 similar infants without an allergy. They then scored the babies' diets based on the combination of foods they ate.
They found that babies without food allergies scored higher than babies with allergies. The babies without allergies were more likely to have been on a diet that was rich in healthy foods including fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, and homemade foods without much processed foods like pre-made meals and potato chips.
http://buzz.naturalnews.com/000911-processed_foods-allergy_development-infant_diet.html
Omega-3 fatty acid, DHA switches off cellular inflammation to slash chronic disease risk
(NaturalNews) Medical researchers have become increasingly aware that many chronic illnesses ranging from cardiovascular disease and cancer to dementia and arthritis are fueled by excess cellular inflammation. Systemic inflammation creates an environment that is conducive to genetic alterations and can lead to immune system dysfunction as macrophages, normally charged with the function of gobbling up pathogenic invaders, become ineffective as they permit rogue cancer cells to go undetected. Poor diet leading to an omega fat imbalance increases inflammation throughout the body and primes the mechanism that promotes disease.
A research study team from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston has released the results of their work on the long-chain fatty acid DHA to The FASEB Journal. The scientists provide evidence that helps explain why DHA is a critical factor helping to reduce inflammation. The team determined that macrophages (a type of white blood cell) use DHA to produce 'maresins', which serve as the switch that turns inflammation off and prompts normal immune system activation
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041581_omega_3_cellular_inflammation_chronic_disease.html#ixzz2blM6nca5
A research study team from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston has released the results of their work on the long-chain fatty acid DHA to The FASEB Journal. The scientists provide evidence that helps explain why DHA is a critical factor helping to reduce inflammation. The team determined that macrophages (a type of white blood cell) use DHA to produce 'maresins', which serve as the switch that turns inflammation off and prompts normal immune system activation
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041581_omega_3_cellular_inflammation_chronic_disease.html#ixzz2blM6nca5
Eczema linked to food allergies: Study
(NaturalNews) Although it's been well established that eczema and allergic skin disorders involve food allergies, a UK research team from King's College London did some research to determine the role of the skin's immunity.
They determined that skin barrier defects, such as eczema itself, determine and even cause food allergies instead of food allergies causing skin barrier defects.
This conclusion, which seems like the cart is pushing the horse instead of the horse is pulling the cart, is challenged later in this article.
By skin testing after screening for genes considered conducive for eczema outbreaks, they determined that impaired skin barrier infants were six times more likely to be sensitive to eggs, cow's milk, and peanuts than healthy infants, regardless of genetic predisposition.
Since the infants had not been fed solids yet and were all breast-fed, which is considered ideal for conferring infant immunity, they suggested that immune cells in the skin, not the gut, play a crucial role with food sensitivities. [1]
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041584_eczema_food_allergies_health.html#ixzz2blLenPey
They determined that skin barrier defects, such as eczema itself, determine and even cause food allergies instead of food allergies causing skin barrier defects.
This conclusion, which seems like the cart is pushing the horse instead of the horse is pulling the cart, is challenged later in this article.
The King's College Study
The researchers analyzed results of over 600 three-month old infants that were exclusively breast fed from an ongoing study called EAT (Enquiring About Tolerance), a clever acronym that works well with the British version of inquiring.By skin testing after screening for genes considered conducive for eczema outbreaks, they determined that impaired skin barrier infants were six times more likely to be sensitive to eggs, cow's milk, and peanuts than healthy infants, regardless of genetic predisposition.
Since the infants had not been fed solids yet and were all breast-fed, which is considered ideal for conferring infant immunity, they suggested that immune cells in the skin, not the gut, play a crucial role with food sensitivities. [1]
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041584_eczema_food_allergies_health.html#ixzz2blLenPey
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Doctors discover 'super honey' with amazing power to treat soldiers' wounds and kill superbug infections
A new honey has been produced that has had ‘amazing’ results treating wounds and infections.
The bio-engineered product Surgihoney was tested on babies, new mothers, cancer patients and the elderly for over a year in Hampshire hospitals.
Wounds and ulcers, including those infected with the superbug MRSA, healed within days, while the number of women who suffered infections after giving birth by caesarean section has halved.
It has also healed the wounds of soldiers returning from Afghanistan, and been used to treat acne and to protect the skin of cancer patients fitted with a catheter for chemotherapy.
Dr Matthew Dryden, consultant microbiologist at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: ‘It will revolutionise wound care around the world.’
Honey has been used for its healing powers for thousands of years, although doctors favour penicillin and antibiotics.
However, Surgihoney, which is stored in 10g sachets, can kill bacteria, parasites and fungal infections while also encouraging wounds to heal.
Dr Dryden said: ‘I have conducted numerous laboratory tests and compared it with honeys from around the world.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2389121/Doctors-discover-super-honey-amazing-power-treat-soldiers-wounds-kill-superbug-infections.html
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Marijuana stops child's severe seizures
By most standards Matt and Paige Figi were living the American dream. They met at Colorado State University, where they shared a love of the outdoors. After getting married, the couple bought a house and planned to travel the world.
They did travel, but their plans changed when their first child was born in 2004.
Max was 2 when they decided to have another child. The couple got the surprise of their lives when an ultrasound revealed not one but two babies. Charlotte and Chase were born October 18, 2006.
"They were born at 40 weeks. ... Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces," Paige said. "They were healthy. Everything was normal."
Seizures and hospital stays begin
The twins were 3 months old when the Figis' lives changed forever.
Charlotte had just had a bath, and Matt was putting on her diaper.
"She was laying on her back on the floor," he said, "and her eyes just started flickering."
The seizure lasted about 30 minutes. Her parents rushed her to the hospital.
Monday, August 5, 2013
First Long Term Study Released on Pigs, Cattle Who Eat GMO Soy and Corn Offers Frightening Results
By Christina Sarich
As UK officials tout GMO foods as ‘safe’ compared to organic crops, results of a long-term, peer-reviewed study conducted by a group of scientists led by Dr Judy Carman of the Institute of Health and Environmental Research in Australia has been released – and it proves that GMO are anything but ‘safe.’
Livestock in the UK and around the world have been fed GMO for over two decades, since the USDA authorized the commercial sale of GMO soy and corn to feed not only animals, but human beings in 1996. Much of the meat raised on these GMO crop are sent overseas, to countries like the UK, elsewhere in Europe, and even to cattle-abundant nations like Australia. This most recent study proves that a more sober examination of the long term effects of GMO on our environment and health should be demanded of corporations like Monsanto, even as other evidence mounts that GMO crops are unhealthy, especially considering that nations trying to remove GMO from their food supply are still being devastated by its ill-effects.
http://www.nationofchange.org/first-long-term-study-released-pigs-cattle-who-eat-gmo-soy-and-corn-offers-frightening-results-13723
As UK officials tout GMO foods as ‘safe’ compared to organic crops, results of a long-term, peer-reviewed study conducted by a group of scientists led by Dr Judy Carman of the Institute of Health and Environmental Research in Australia has been released – and it proves that GMO are anything but ‘safe.’
Livestock in the UK and around the world have been fed GMO for over two decades, since the USDA authorized the commercial sale of GMO soy and corn to feed not only animals, but human beings in 1996. Much of the meat raised on these GMO crop are sent overseas, to countries like the UK, elsewhere in Europe, and even to cattle-abundant nations like Australia. This most recent study proves that a more sober examination of the long term effects of GMO on our environment and health should be demanded of corporations like Monsanto, even as other evidence mounts that GMO crops are unhealthy, especially considering that nations trying to remove GMO from their food supply are still being devastated by its ill-effects.
http://www.nationofchange.org/first-long-term-study-released-pigs-cattle-who-eat-gmo-soy-and-corn-offers-frightening-results-13723
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