Evidence of Harm

[kim]

I'm really curious if anyone has read this book yet. I really want to pick it up, but there just aren't enough hours in a day.

[Caz]

Kim

 

I live all the way here in Oz and we even have heard of the stir this book has caused. Aparently they are going to make it into a movie.

 

Once someone has read it, I'd love to hear an opinion!

[Andy]

I was at a meeting last night and the book was mentioned repeatly. I am planning on buying it tonight.

[kim]

I called our local library today to see if they carried Children with Starving Brains, Is this Your Child and Evidence of harm. The first two, they did'nt have but are ordering them in for me. Should get next week. They said several Libraries carry both. Evidence of Harm a lot have, however they don't loan them out for about 1 month, since it's a newly published book, and keep them "in house" for that period of time. She said I should be able to check it out about 1 month from now.

[kim]

Montel Williams show, on Tuesday June 21st, will discuss the topic of

"Autism.... Can It Be Prevented?"

 

Also on the show will be Lyn and Tom Redwood, David Kirby, author of

"Evidence of Harm", Congressman Dave Weldon from Florida, another parent

 

of an autistic child and Dr. Andy Shih from NAAR.

 

The show will air Tuesday June 21, 2005. Please click

on the link below to check your local listing:

 

<http://www.montelshow.com/misc/where_2_watch.htm>

http://www.montelshow.com/misc/where_2_watch.htm

[Sydsmom]

Kim, the following info. was sent to me. The first links are to view ads against giving mercury to kids. I thought you might find the last bit interesting regarding Evidence of Harm. Lisa (Sydsmom)

 

 

 

Here is a link where if you just click on where it says NY Times ad , you'll see what ran. (check out the USA Today one too)

http://www.generationrescue.org/mediacenter.html

And this one:

http://www.unlockingautism.org/

and you can see one ad....you will have to click on the ad and register to see all 6. Just click on them and they will enlarge. AWESOME.....people are making flyers out of these and passing out, taping on their cars, mailing to their dr's/dept. of heath's etc. and if you look on :

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/gateway/bestsellers.asp?userid

=b406o2cBgn

 

You will see that we pushed Evidence of Harm to #3 in one day.....ahead of Oprah's book club pick ;~)

This does NOT count store sales and will put Evidence of Harm onto the New York Times Best Seller list.

Should be mentioned next week and listed two weeks from now.

[Gina]

Hi All,

 

I just recieved this book this week. Plan on trying to read some this weekend if the kids will let me.... I ordered it from Amazon.com ($17.50). Thanks for the info on the Montel Show I put it on my calendar to remind me.

 

Thanks

Gina

[kim]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/14/...ain709269.shtml

 

CBS Evening News

 

A Kennedy Fuels Autism Debate

[kim]

http://www.newswithviews.com/Smith/jeffrey1.htm

 

Excerpt from article GM=Genetically Modified

 

In the UK-one of the few places that do annual evaluations of allergy statistics- soy allergies skyrocketed by 50% immediately just after GM soy was imported for the first time from the United States.[5] This might have resulted from the increased allergen, trypsin inhibitor, in the genetically modified Roundup Ready® soy[6] or perhaps from the protein in that soy that has never before been part of the human food supply.

 

Milk and dairy products from cows treated with the genetically engineered bovine growth hormone (bGH) milk contain an increased amount of the hormone IGF-1, which is one of the highest risk factors associated with breast[7] and prostate cancer.[8] The Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Medical Association called for more studies to determine if ingesting "higher than normal concentrations of

[iGF-1] is safe for children, adolescents, and adults."[9] In addition, Sam Epstein, M.D., Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition and author of eight books, wrote, "bGH and its digested products could be absorbed from milk into blood, particularly in infants, and produce hormonal and allergic effects." He described how "cell-stimulating growth factors . . . could induce premature growth and breast stimulation in infants, and possibly promote breast cancer in adults."[10]

 

One of the most dangerous aspects of genetic

[Andy]

I find your milk reference interesting,

"Milk and dairy products from cows treated with the genetically engineered bovine growth hormone (bGH) milk contain an increased amount of the hormone IGF-1, which is one of the highest risk factors associated with breast[7] and prostate cancer."

since when my dad came down with prostate cancer one of the first things he was told was cut out milk and dairy products. He has since left us, five years now, but I rarely drink milk or eat dairy products since then.

 

However, I do have my middle son, age 4, drink Organic Valley Milk. They claim that the milk is produced without sntibiotics, synthetic hormones or pesticides. Their website is www.organicvalley.coop The milk costs more but it the "regular" milk has been so tampered with do I have a choice?

[kim]

Andy,

 

 

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.

You know, I hesitate to post some of these articles that I have been reading, as I don't research the "other side" mostly due to time factors, and it's so hard on your mental well being, to think that all of these cover ups and greed can be impacting the health of so many, in such devastating ways. My sister in law recently gave me a copy of Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About. It covers the Pharma companies, the FDA and the exchange of money, how studies are conducted, funded, why meds are pushed when there are safer, more effective cheaper alternatives... and corruption. I have come to think that any disorder with vit/mineral deficiencies will never make significant progress, except for the remark you made, about the med. community following the money. That's one of the reasons I think we need to "hang tough" with the Dr.s at the bottom. They need to know we're serious and will not just go away, and blindly follow their advice, without questioning, when it doesn't make sense.

 

Could you save me some time, and tell me how the organic milk is "sanitized?"

I know you research things carefully, so I'm sure there is a simple explanation of how the milk is made bacteria free.

 

I think I will start a new thread for some of these articles, which again, are provided mostly by posters on the autism/enzyme board. Then, who ever is interested can read, and others may choose not too. Some days, I just can't take it and think with the world we live in, it may just come down to "survival of the fittest."

 

Kim

[Andy]

Kim, Thanks for your words regarding my Dad. In reference to the Organic Milk, the brand we buy is processed the same way as other milk is the difference is in the cow. My oldest son can not drink any kind of milk but our middle son does drink organic milk for the following reasons:

 

 

 

"Organic milk, produced without synthetic chemicals, hormones or antibiotics, is the best choice for kids and families, according to Dr. Alan Greene, one of the nation's leading pediatricians. Sought after for the wealth of information he gives parents at DrGreene.com, Greene is a pediatrician at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University clinical assistant professor of pediatrics, father of four and author of McGraw-Hill's "From First Kicks to First Steps."

 

In recognition of June Dairy Month, Dr. Greene is offering the following seven reasons why families who drink milk should choose organic:

 

1. Produced without antibiotics. "Antibiotic overuse is a major public health problem. One of the main places where antibiotics are used today is in agriculture. Organic milk comes from organic cows that have not been treated with antibiotics, so it doesn't contribute to the growing problem of bacterial resistance."

 

2. Produced without synthetic hormones. "Hormones are powerful. Even trace amounts can cause dramatic changes in living beings. When you choose organic milk, you know that added synthetic hormones are not stimulating the cows' milk production."

 

3. Produced without harmful pesticides. "Agricultural pesticides are now widespread. They can even be measured in raindrops falling from the sky, fog rolling over the hills, 'fresh' snow, and in water we drink. Organic agriculture reduces pesticide exposure because it comes from organic cows that are fed food grown without chemical pesticides."

 

4. High in Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLAs). "CLAs are important 'good fats' that have been linked to decreased heart disease and diabetes. In fact, in the May 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health reported low-fat dairy products, including milk, might lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in men.

 

"Milk made from cows who pasture has higher CLA content. Since many organic farmers rely upon pasturing and give their cows fresh green grass whenever weather permits, organic milk often has a high CLA content."

 

5. Excellent source of calcium. "Most of America's school children are failing to get the calcium they need each day for their growing bodies. Kids 4-8 years old need 800 mg per day. Kids 9-18 need 1,300 mg of calcium per day. Organic milk contains about 300 mg per eight-ounce glass and is one great way to help kids get the calcium they need. Organically flavored milks, such as chocolate and strawberry, are popular options for kids, too."

 

6. It's wholesome. "Organic milk is a natural, whole food beverage—unlike most beverages promoted for kids that are packed full of artificial chemical ingredients. Many of them contain high fructose corn syrup, aspartame and/or artificial chemical dyes."

 

7. It's the right thing to do. "Unlike factory cows, organic cows must have access to open air. Organic cows from some dairy farms are allowed to graze freely in organic pasture when it is in season. This kind of farming is kind to animals, supportive of wildlife, healthy for rural communities, respectful of our air, water and soil, and healthy for children."

 

"Parents need to practice the precautionary principle when it comes to the foods they feed their families," advised Greene. "This is especially true when it comes to eating higher on the food chain where pesticides and other toxins are stored in fatty tissue. By choosing organic milk, butter, and cheese, however, families can avoid this exposure."

 

About Alan Greene, M.D.

Dr. Alan Greene, a practicing pediatrician, father of four, and spokesperson for Organic Valley Family of Farms, has devoted himself to freely giving real answers to parents' real questions. His answers combine cutting edge science and practical wisdom with warm empathy and a deep respect for parents, children and the environment. Dr. Greene's Web site, http://www.DrGreene.com, was selected in July 2004 by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best health sites. He is also the Pediatric Expert for Yahoo! and for ParentsAction.org. Dr. Greene teaches at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and is an attending pediatrician at Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He is a senior fellow at the University of California San Francisco's Center for the Health Profession and is a board member of the Organic Center for Education and Promotion."

[kim]

Andy,

 

Thanks a lot for detailed post. This Dr. Greene sounds like someone well worth adding to favorites, and the orgainic milk looks like the way to go too.

 

Kim

[kim]

http://www.mercola.com/2003/jul/5/pasteurized_milk.htm

 

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

 

Over the last six months I have come to realize that the major reason why autistic children need to avoid milk is because it is pasteurized. The pasteurization process turns casein into a very dangerous molecule that can further precipitate the brain injury. If the children are fed real raw milk this will not occur.

 

 

Good article

[Andy]

Interesting comment by Dr. Mercola. Like I said, my oldest boy does not drink milk ( has allergies to milk and milk products), but my middle son drinks the organic in moderation.