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Naturopathic Doctor Mary Schrick's Newsletter

Vol. 1

August, 2004

August  is:

  • National Immunization Awareness
  • Cataract Awareness
  • Psoriasis Awareness
  • World Breastfeeding Week
  • Hearing Aid Awareness Week

This Month’s Issue Includes:

      • Warnings Against Immunization, by Mary Schrick, N.D.
      • Why Breast Feeding is Best, by Mary Schrick N.D.

     • Cataracts – Are You at Risk? By Mary Schrick, N.D.
     • The Facts on Cobalt

      • Strawberry Melon Fizz Recipe

      • Calendar of Events
      • Radio Program Listing
      • Starr Walker Savings
 

NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS   -   WARNINGS AGAINST

 There are many concerns when it comes to immunizations and vaccines. For instance there is a strong link to autism. One American child in every 130 develops this condition. There are two issues of concern here. One is the problem caused by the vaccine, and the other is the effects of the vaccine on organs in the body.

Lets look at the vaccine itself, in particular the fillers used in the vaccine. They typically contain: formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, paint thinners, coolants, disinfectants, antifreeze, dye, detergent phenols, solvents, MSG, polyribosylribitol, hydrolyzed gelatin, casein, dead animal tissue and blood {cow, chick embryo, monkey, sheep, pig, dog etc. aborted human fetus cells, mutated human viruses, contaminant animal viruses {example sv-40 which causes cancer in humans} bacterias and antibiotics. Is this simply a guess? Hardly! To date the US National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program or NVICP established in 1986 has paid in excess of $1 Billion dollars in injury awards to western vaccine recipients. Keep in mind that seizures, brain damage, ataxia, paralysis, learning difficulties and deaths that occur many days after the vaccinations are not excluded.  What would the total pay out be if these problems from the vaccines were also covered?

 Mercury is another concern. In the US the Environmental Protection Agency's safe level for mercury is set at .1mcg/kg/day [that is a tenth of a micro gram} Now look at the exposure of a child when it's immune system is still developing.

 Day of birth -- hepatitis B -- 12 mcg mercury {thimersol}

 30 times the safety level

At 4 months -- DPT and other shots --50mcg mercury

 60 times the safe level

At 6 months -- hepatitis, polio -- 62.5 mcg mercury

 78 times the safe level

At 15 months -- further shots -- another 50 mcg mercury

 41 times the safe level

This is something you need to think about. I know it is not an easy decision to make; we are scolded, and told it is the law that we have to have our children vaccinated. It is not the law if you choose not to have your children immunized. Ask any chiropractor, they will be able to supply a form for you to opt out of the vaccination programs. Ask the doctor of chiropractics if they have their children vaccinated. The vast majority does not. Be informed not disappointed. 

 

WHY BREAST FEEDING IS BEST

The health of our nation's children is seriously declining. Every year the incidence of asthma, allergies, ear and sinus infections and other immune -system-related diseases rises. More of our children are entering school overweight and unhealthy. The state of our health as a whole is declining, and yet seldom do we hear anything about the scientifically proven connection of this to how we feed our babies. Most of us do not consider the issues of breast-feeding our babies because it is simply considered a "lifestyle choice" for women. Some even feel it is antiquated and of no particular value. Nothing could be further from the truth.

There is overwhelming evidence of the lifelong benefits of breast-feeding. The benefits are for the children, but also extend to the mothers as well. It is a well fact that mothers who breast-feed have a much lower incidence of breast cancer. Most of know that illness and disease are directly related to our immune systems, and that human milk not cow, goat, or soymilk, boosts the human baby's immune system. Most don't realize however that ONLY human milk can protect our babies until their little immune system can begin to function. The makers of infant formulas are beginning to acknowledge the importance of beast feeding in their advertisements. Much to their surprise they are finding this actually helps increase their sales. I think that is probably due to the increase confidence that young mothers have in a company that shares the truth.

Most women have made their minds up before they are even pregnant. Their decisions are largely made with the influence of a society that looks at a woman's breasts as sexual objects. They bottles and artificial formulas as natural and considers it inappropriate for a woman to breast feed in public no matter how discrete she is. Studies show that 70% of American women "try" to breast feed for a day or two. BY the end of the first week at home that number drops sharply and continues to drop each and every week. At six weeks of age less than 20% of babies in this country are breast feed exclusively. This is what the human immune system needs, because it does not begin to develop an immune system until the baby is six months old and takes years to fully develop. Remember artificial milk or formula does not help to develop the immune system, only breast milk can offer this advantage.
 

Cataracts – Are You At Risk?
 

This information is from Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.  For the first time, researchers have found an association between the loss of gel in the eye’s vitreous body – the gel that lies between the back of the eye and the retina – and the formation of nuclear cataracts.  Although there is a wide spread perception that cataracts are inevitable, researchers now believe they may be preventable if they can continue to identify the cause. 

Researchers studied several experiments that showed the lens is normally in an oxygen deprived environment, and several studies that the researchers looked over showed that patients treated for long periods with high levels of oxygen tend to develop nuclear cataracts.  These findings seem to suggest that oxygen may be toxic to the lens.

To study this further, researchers studied 171 human eyes from an eye bank, looking for cataracts and measuring the amount of liquid compared to the gel in the vitreous body.

Researchers found that nuclear cataracts were strongly related to the breakdown of the vitreous body, and this was independent of age.  Researchers suggest that when the when the vitreous gel begins to break down from the retina and liquefies, it allows fluid to flow over the surface to the oxygen rich retina, resulting in the oxygen being carried away in the fluid and delivered to the lens, which may cause nuclear cataracts.

Mary’s comments:

While there is currently no way to measure a person’s risk for developing cataracts, there is plenty we can do to prevent their formation.  Antioxidants are the single most important addition to the diet.  Whenever possible, the use of blueberries is very helpful, but that is not always available.  VITAMIN PERFECT is a great way to get the benefits of the antioxidants vitamin A, C, E, and Glutathione.  To this I would also recommend the use of 1 teaspoon of Starr Walker Molecular Selenium which functions as a mineral antioxidant.  Avoid transfats and hydrogenated oils; eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, and dark berries.  Protect your eyes from direct sunlight and this should go a long way in helping to prevent cataracts.

THE FACTS ON COBALT

 Starr Walker Cobalt is an essential mineral, although the body only needs a small amount.  Cobalt is stored in red blood cells with smaller amounts in the kidney, liver, pancreas, and spleen.  Research indicates that cobalt helps with the repair of the myelin sheath, increases the effectiveness of glucose transport from the blood into cells (pernicious anemia, and the building of red blood cells.) 

 

Cobalt is an important agent of vitamin B-12, increasing the body’s ability to absorb this essential nutrient.  It stimulates many enzymes and normalizes the performance of other cells.  Because of its low absorption rate and high excretion rate, cobalt toxicity is not common, but excess can lead to enlargement of the thyroid gland.

 

Some symptoms of Cobalt Deficiency:

Ø      Pernicious anemia

Ø      Slow growth rate

Ø      Poor circulation

Ø      Fatigue

Ø      Myelin sheath damage

Ø      Digestive disorders

Ø      Nerve damage

 

 

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER SPECIAL

Buy 2 bottles of POLY MVA and get 1 FREE!! 

Expires September 30, 2004

 

The next “Test Don’t Guess Day” is October 2nd @The Doorway to Health – call  1-800-431-7902
to make your appointment.  Have your blood tested & start making some changes in your health.

 

Calendar of Events

National Health &
Wellness Conference         
August 21        9am – 3:30pm             University of                                                                                                             Central Oklahoma  
Test Don’t Guess
Day         Oct 2nd            Appt. Required             Doorway to Health                                                                     (Call 1-800-431-7902)

RADIO PROGRAMS

Natural Health Today        Mon - Fri           7:00am - 9:00am    AM 890 KTLR
                                                  Mon - Fri         12:30pm – 1:00pm   AM 890 KTLR
The Third Opinion
                  Saturday           6:00 am–9:00 am   AM 1520 KOMA

 

STARR WALKER  MONTHLY SAVINGS

Visit the Doorway to Health, Full Circle Health or The 3rd Opinion during the month of July and receive this coupon offer.
    
Offer expires 08-30-04   

Present this coupon for 10% off a Starr Walker Cobalt purchase.  
Offer valid only once.
* Must present coupon to redeem offer.

OMNI EYE CENTER
Visit Dr. Jack Melton and his staff for ALL your eye care needs.
(405) 478-4444 or
www.omnieye.net

Dr. Terry Bass, DDS
Keep your smile good for life !

(405) 848-7780
www.drterrybass.com

Great Summer Recipe

Strawberry Melon Fizz

2 cups of sugar (can use Xylitol)

5 fresh mint sprigs

2 cups cubed honeydew melon

1 cup water

1 qt. Fresh strawberries, havled

1 ¾ cups cubed cantaloupe

Ginger ale or sparkling white grape juice

In a saucepan, combine sugar (or Xylitol), water and mint.  Bring to a boil.  Boil and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240 degree (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; allow to cool.  Discard mint.  Combine the strawberries and melon.  Just before serving, fill tall glasses with fruit and drizzle with 1 tablespoon syrup.  Add ginger ale to each.  Yield: 8-10 servings. 

 

General Ionics

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(405) 603-6766

Massage Therapy now available at Full Circle Health Clinic

Lori Harris is certified in: Therapeutic Massage, Athletic Massage, Neuro-muscular Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Swedish Relaxation Massage.  Call (405) 753-9355 to make your appointment today and feel better. 


National Health & Wellness Conference

Presented  by Mary Schrick, ND

August 21, 2004 9:00am – 3:30pm at Nigh Convention Center located at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

Tickets available at the following locations listed below. 

 

Full Circle Health Clinic
3601 South Broadway, Suite 800
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: (405) 753-9355
Fax: (405) 753-9478

Doorway to Health
Courtyard Plaza Shopping Center
6401 NW Expressway, Suite 124
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
Phone: (405) 621-2273

The 3rd Opinion, Inc.
PO Box 10
Chattanooga, OK 73528
1-800-431-7902

 

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