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Mothering Magazine Sponsored Chat with Randall Neustaedter OMD -- Dr. Randall Neustaedter has practiced holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, as well as education director of the Holistic Pediatric association www.hpakids.org, author of Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide, and father of five children. Visit his website, www.cure-guide.com to register for a free newsletter with pediatric updates.

Chat topic: Vaccinations: The Controversies and Dilemmas. Questions on vaccines, challenging the underlying theory of vaccination and the advisability of the vaccine strategy, providing parents the option of a truly informed decision given the potential toxicity and risks and benefits of vaccines.

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4/19/06

28 mamas  & 1 dad in attendance

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12:05:08 Webmama_Tina ok dr, lets assume we have some newbies here that don't yet know  who you are...how about ya introduce yourself and tell us about your background and expertise? :)
12:05:34 RandallNeustaedter The bio you sent tells most of it.
12:05:48 RandallNeustaedter Other info is on my website at www.cure-guide.com
12:06:05 RandallNeustaedter And all the info we discuss today is in my book The Vaccine Guide.
12:06:25 RandallNeustaedter You can order that online or through any local bookstore.
12:07:05 Webmama_Tina :)
12:07:08 Webmama_Tina that's true, lol
12:07:10 RandallNeustaedter My expertise, such as it is, centers on homeopathy, Chinese medicine pediatrics, and holistic pediatrics.
12:07:35 RandallNeustaedter Plus lots of data and a holistic perspective on vaccination.
12:07:42 RandallNeustaedter So pick my brain now as you will.
12:07:52 Webmama_Tina ok mamas, angie is our queuekeeper today...y'all can start throwing out your question marks and she'll gather the list
12:07:56 Webmama_Tina you ready angie?
12:07:57 Connie ?
12:08:02 jjuulliieett ?
12:08:14 Webmama_Tina connie, you're first! go for it
12:08:34 Connie first time mom @ 37, if I waiat to vaccinate or don't how do I protect newborn in public places?
12:09:03 alvie ?
12:09:14 RandallNeustaedter Your baby is protected by the antibodies she inherited from you through your blood supply.
12:09:33 DawnA ?
12:09:45 RandallNeustaedter Anything that you have been exposed to and developed antibodies against are transferred to your baby.
12:09:55 RandallNeustaedter Therefore there is nothing to worry about.
12:09:58 RandallNeustaedter Next?
12:10:06 sophiekat ?
12:10:11 jjuulliieett Dr, what do you have to say about critics of families who don't vaccinate?  I am thinking specifically of the people who claim that our unvaccinated children will bring the contagious diseases back into public health issues.  Are we really going to make
12:10:12 Webmama_Tina jjuulliieett your turn
12:10:16 Webmama_Tina ah ya beat me
12:10:17 jjuulliieett everyone else sick?
12:10:37 RandallNeustaedter This protection lasts for at least 6 months.
12:10:45 jjuulliieett I have three unvaccinated children
12:11:28 RandallNeustaedter Ah, is it your duty to sacrifice your child's health to the popular belief that vaccines are the correct means to protect against disease?
12:11:56 RandallNeustaedter Because I think all children suffer from the ill effects of vaccination whether they have drastic immediate reactions or not.
12:12:29 Webmama_Tina upcoming chatters:  alvie  DawnA  sophiekat
12:12:32 alvie How do you feel about using 'nosodes' as an alternative for vaccination?  Especially for travelling.  Are they useful or is having a good diet just as good in keeping your immune system strong?
12:12:50 Webmama_Tina mamas, please wait to go til the doc says next""
12:12:57 alvie sorry
12:12:58 RandallNeustaedter We are trading off supposed protection against acute illnesses for some very severe chronic diseases initiated by vaccines (asthma, diabetes, and learning disorders to name a few).
12:13:02 Webmama_Tina i'm just posting the lineup so you know who's next :)
12:13:06 Webmama_Tina no worries, it happens :)
12:14:05 RandallNeustaedter Nosodes - I only use these in the case of exposure to epidemics or a known exposure (e.g. whooping cough).
12:14:08 ebferr ?
12:14:46 RandallNeustaedter I do not think it is appropriate to give children multiple homeopathic medicines that are not indicated on the basis of current symptoms in their bodies.
12:15:27 RandallNeustaedter There is a section on nosodes and homeoprophylaxis in my book The Vaccine Guide, and on my website www.cure-guide.com. Search there for alternative vaccines.
12:15:30 RandallNeustaedter Next?
12:15:41 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s):    DawnA  sophiekat  ebferr
12:16:06 DawnA I have a nurse practitioner/ homeopath with many years experience.  She wants me to have a pedia. with hospital privleges as backup.  I am 4 months pregnant, first time.  Any ideas for how to find a supportive Dr? (One that won't chastise me for no vacc.
12:16:10 mfrykas ?
12:16:32 RandallNeustaedter My book and website also contain sections on keeping your unvaccinated child's immune system strong and vital.
12:18:19 RandallNeustaedter Ask holistic practitioners in your area if they know any. Ask any mothering and attachment parenting groups. Then call around and ask them point blank if they accept children whose parents choose not to vaccinate. You can look at hpakids.org and see if there is a holistic pediatrician within earshot of you as well.
12:18:34 RandallNeustaedter Next?
12:18:37 sophiekat where have you found your evidence regarding these severe chronic diseases initiated by vaccines"?"
12:18:53 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s):  sophiekat ebferr  mfrykas
12:19:48 RandallNeustaedter My book contains 40 pages of references. There are separate sections on asthma, diabetes, and autism. The research is out there and available to you.
12:20:19 sophiekat :)
12:20:21 RandallNeustaedter The latest study on asthma and vaccines as well as others can be found on the hpakids.org website.
12:21:06 RandallNeustaedter You can also listen to the radio shows archived on that site where we interview Barbara Loe Fisher of NVIC about their study linking allergies and asthma to vaccines.
12:21:23 Webmama_Tina we had a chat with barb awhile back too
12:21:29 RandallNeustaedter Just go to hpakids.org and click through the radio show connections.
12:21:32 RandallNeustaedter next?
12:21:35 ebferr I have not vaccinated my 5 month old but many have recommended taht i get him the tetanus vaccine.  I have read your books and wondered what yo thought of getting the tetanus vaccine.  Also,is is ok to supplement with raw milk formula at 6 months?
12:21:35 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s):  ebferr mfrykas
12:22:07 Webmama_Tina transcripts here: http://mommychats.com/mothering/barbloefisher.htm
12:22:12 RandallNeustaedter Yes you can give the raw milk formula to newborns.
12:22:53 RandallNeustaedter The formula, though difficult to make, can be found in my book Child Health Guide and on the westonaprice.org website in the child health section.
12:23:27 RandallNeustaedter About tetanus. This is your choice of course. There is no tetanus vaccine alone that does not contain mercury, so that is a concern.
12:23:56 RandallNeustaedter The other option is to wait and use the tetanus immune globulin at the ER for a serious tetanus prone injury.
12:24:15 RandallNeustaedter This has more to do with your comfort level and anxiety level than anything else.
12:24:41 alvie ?
12:24:43 RandallNeustaedter Tetanus is a very difficult disease to contract. That is why there are only about 4 cases a year in children.
12:24:47 RandallNeustaedter next?
12:24:48 Connie ?
12:25:00 ebferr thank you!
12:25:12 mfrykas My husband is a health care worker and requires up to date vaccinations for his job as he can be exposed to various things.  Currently our 7 mo old is unvaccinated but hubby is really concerned about exposing our child to unwanted viruses, bacteria, etc.
12:25:22 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s):  mfrykas  alvie  Connie
12:25:32 RandallNeustaedter So what is your question?
12:25:45 RandallNeustaedter How to deal with your husband?
12:25:47 mfrykas How likely is it that he will bring something home and our child will become ill??
12:25:58 RandallNeustaedter Zero likelihood.
12:26:09 mfrykas And what can we do to prevent it?? (sorry computer difficulties)
12:26:51 carene70 I am sorry if I am butting in or asking a question that has already been asked, couldn't find the right room! But, my question is, do you doctor feel that any of the recommended vaccines are must haves" and if so, at what age?"
12:26:52 RandallNeustaedter Keep your child's immune system strong with breastfeeding and supplements of fish oil.
12:27:33 RandallNeustaedter None of my 5 children are vaccinated, so I don't feel personally that any are beneficial to them.
12:27:40 RandallNeustaedter next?
12:27:43 mfrykas Thanks!
12:27:47 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s):  alvie Connie  carene70
12:27:49 Webmama_Tina i'm glad you made it,  carene70 ...we are taking turns....
12:27:53 Webmama_Tina Welcome to this week's Mothering Sponsored chat! This is a moderated chat. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Moderated Chat Instructions before participating in this chat. Instructions can be found here: http://www.mommychats.com/modrules.htm ...A Friendly Reminder: Please do not post unless it is your turn to ask a question. If you have a question, please post a single ?" and you'll be added to the queue. Have your question ready when your name is called."
12:28:20 alvie If a child does contract  vpd, is it very important to treat them naturally or is it still important to seek conventional treatment.  I have heard that leaving the fever to run its course, and dosing with Vit C in large doses are beneficial to healing.
12:28:50 sophiekat ?
12:29:26 alvie (an unvaccinated child)
12:29:44 carene70 ?
12:29:46 RandallNeustaedter I do not believe in the term vpd (vaccine preventable diseases).
12:30:14 RandallNeustaedter The treatment for childhood illnesses depends on the disease and its severity or potential for complications.
12:30:21 alvie yes, come to think of it, neither do I!
12:30:41 RandallNeustaedter Obviously you don't need antiviral drugs to treat chickenpox.
12:30:54 RandallNeustaedter But you do need to hospitalize a child with meningitis.
12:30:56 RandallNeustaedter next?
12:31:04 Connie Do you recommend any basic maintainence baby vitamin?,   ....am breast feeding and eating like a horse myself.  Oh I see you just told someone fish oil. ....supplementing with a multi vicapsule, calcium, refrigerated omega 3 and ambertose for immune system
12:31:27 RandallNeustaedter Those are all great.
12:31:47 MOD_Angie upcoming chatter(s): Connie carene70  sophiekat  MOD_Angie
12:32:03 Connie thank you I am paranoid with my first and only baby at this age
12:32:23 RandallNeustaedter I am a firm believer in all children getting ADEQUATE amounts of omega 3 fats through breastmilk as infants and through a supplement once they are eating solids and nursing less.
12:32:38 ebferr ?
12:32:48 Connie