Adverse Vaccine Reactions in Pets – recent observations September 3, 2009
I have noticed an alarming trend in my recent practice, puppies having vaccine reactions earlier in life! I have recently noticed that puppies given even the most minimal of vaccines are having reactions, primarily the onset of bloody diarrhea within 24 hours of the vaccine. I have successfully treated these cases using homeopathic thuja. I can’t help but wonder if this is inherited vaccinosis rearing it’s head.
I have just received my copy of “Mark of the Beast” by Patricia Jordan, dvm. This is a must read for all pet owners and parents of young children. It is a well researched book on the dangers of vaccination. Available on Amazon…
Is Irradiated Food Safe – I don’t Think So! June 12, 2009
From Pet Food Industry magazine:
Australia suspends irradiation of cat food
Release Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2009
An outbreak in neurological disorders in cats has lead Australia to cease sterilization of cat food by irradiation. Scientific studies have suggested food irradiation as the source of the illnesses afflicting cats, but exactly how irradiation is causing food to be toxic to cats is unknown.
Ninety cats in Australia were afflicted with neurological disorders after they ate Orijen imported dry cat food, manufactured by Champion Petfoods, according to Dr. Georgina Child, a neurologist familiar with the cases.
Only Australia, which requires irradiation of pet food, has reported issues with Orijen cat food; all other countries who imported non-irradiated Orijen cat food reported no problems.
Finni’s Story May 2, 2009
This is from Pat Jordan who has been doing considerable work investigating the effects of vaccinations.
Finni and his rabies vaccination
We want to tell you a very sad story about our dog – and tell you to carefully consider vaccinating your Finnish Spitz!
Our Finnish Spitz, named Sukunimi Finni, was born on March 19, 2007. He received his first rabies vaccination in Wales on June 11, 2007. A few weeks later he came to Holland with us, and grew up as a very lively, happy, healthy and handsome dog. No health problems at all.
As we did with the dogs we had before, we went to the vet after one year for his regular vaccinations, and one of these was the booster rabies vaccination. This happened on May 27, 2008.
A few days later we noticed changes in Finni’s behaviour. He suddenly was afraid of water; he did not run into the pond, which was one of his favourite habits before. He even seemed frightened to come close to the water.
We also noticed that the spot between his shoulder blades, where the vaccination was given, was painful.
Hardly three weeks later, Finni suddenly behaved very strangely: he fell on his back, trampled with his legs and some saliva dripped from his mouth.
It all happened within a very short time and we were not sure what was happening. Unfortunately, a few weeks later it happened again, and now we were absolutely sure this was an epileptic seizure (a short period of stiffness, convulsions, trampling with the legs, a lot of saliva). This time he had two seizures, one after the other and we directly went to the vet.
A physical examination and several blood tests followed. No physical cause was found, and Finni got Phenobarbital which is the most common treatment. We started with a low dose, but as Finni still experienced seizures every two-three weeks, the dose was increased until he reached the maximum according to his weight.
Unfortunately, in spite of this, the seizures continued every two-three weeks and became worse (clusters of 3 or 4 seizures after each other). We were very unhappy with this, and despite a lot of visits to the vet where we mentioned this all started after the rabies vaccination, no other treatment was given, except extra rectal Valium.
Then we started several less toxic treatments: homeopathy, Bach flower remedies, allergy free food (James Wellbeloved). Nothing helped Finni, he became worse and worse.
In desperation we phoned a vet who is connected to the University Clinic for Animals in Utrecht. He immediately said that this was not ‘ordinary epilepsy’, and that an MRI-scan of Finni’s head was absolutely necessary.
We agreed to pick up all necessary paperwork the next day in order to go to Utrecht that same day. But that night Finni became very ill – the seizures did not stop any more. The next morning the vet saw Finni and had no other option than to put him to sleep…
This vet performed one significant test: he turned on the water tap, and, although Finni was almost unconscious, he was terrified. This was a specific reaction belonging to rabies, and in this case that rabies might have caused the illness. Because of this Finni was isolated and brought to a special laboratory in Lelystad where several tests were done. The final conclusion is: ‘a rare reaction of the rabies vaccination causing inflammation of the brain tissue and cerebral membrane’.
As we discussed this later on with the vet, he told us that it is the best to always determine the titre of the antibodies of rabies in the dog’s blood – and according to this level, decide if the dog needs a vaccination!!
Jos and Arry de Bruijn (Holland).
We were extremely sad when Jos and Arry told us about Finni’s illness and eventual death, and wondered whether anything positive could come out of this terribly sad situation. We are therefore very grateful to them for telling Finni’s story and giving their permission to alert other Finnish Spitz owners across the world to the possible dangers of the rabies vaccine.
Finni was put to sleep in early December and left an enormous gap in Jos and Arry’s lives, so we were thrilled for them when they decided to offer a dog from their local dog shelter a new home, and we wish them many happy years with Mickey, pictured below.
Steve and Alison Piearce
Sukunimi Finnish Spitz
Protect Against the “Swine” Flu May 1, 2009
I don’t wan’t you to think that I believe for one minute in the media created hysteria over the swine flu. I really doubt it will become a “pandemic”. Even if it does, we have already discussed how homeoopathy has the best track record when it comes to treating pandemic disease. But, if you would like to protect youself naturally, follow this link and download the resonance therapy aimed at this particular disease.
http://www.healingdownloads.com/swine-flu.phpMedical
Resonance therapy has been around for decades and of course discounted by the medical establishment. There are however, some interesting studies out there showing that it can be effective in the treatment of many disorders. The following is just one abstract on the subject.
Fachkrankenhaus für Dermatologie Schloss Friedensburg, Leutenberg, Germany.
Stress medicine has shown that emotional disharmony can be a substantial factor for skin diseases. The harmonisation of the emotional status and a corresponding reduction of stress hormones by the Medical Resonance Therapy Music (MRT-Music) as shown in other studies (1,2,3,4) inspired us to investigate its benefits for patients with psoriasis vulgaris and neurodermatitis (neurodermatitis constitutionalis atopica). Over a period of 14 days we measured the parameters of blood pressure, heart rate, stimulus to scratch and the degree of sickness in two, respectively four groups of 68 patients in total: two experimental groups (psoriasis/neurodermatitis) and two control groups. All patients received the normal treatment of our hospital, the experimental groups were additionally treated with 3 x 30 minutes of MRT-Music per day, while the controls were asked to somehow relax during this time. In the experimental groups the measurements showed a reduction of blood pressure and heart rate and revealed an enhanced reduction of the stimulus to scratch and an enhanced reduction in the degree of sickness. Interestingly the effects of MRT-Music were stronger with the psoriasis patients than with the neurodermatitis patients. The results of this pilot study convinced us to offer the treatment with the Medical Resonance Therapy Music to all our patients.
Keep Your Ovaries Ladies April 28, 2009
ttp://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Fulltext/2009/05000/Ovarian_Conservation_at_the_Time_of_Hysterectomy.11.aspx
The above is an article showing the the allopathic medical community’s quick rush to full hysterectomy for benign conditions may be causing the early deaths of millions of women. I personally don’t understand the lack of value placed on the female reproductive system. Once your past 40, it becomes more difficult to convince an obgyn that you should keep your female organs. I recently went to a new Obgyn group for a benign ovarian cyst and some heavy bleeding. Okay I am 46 years old , probably nearing “that time” and all, so I expect a few changes to happen.
I wanted the O.B. to tell me why I was having these two issues and their answer was we don’t know (fair enough) but, you need a full hysterctomy and let’s schedule that for next week. Whoa Nelly! Let’s slow down and think this over. The doctor was actually quite surprised when I said NO! Just because I don’t want another baby, doesn’t mean I am not using my body parts. When a man becomes impotent.. do they recommend castration to reduce the risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease..ah NO!
Ladies, don’t fall for this ruse, get all the facts before you allow what amounts to genital mutilation to be performed on YOUR body.
I called my trusted homeopath, Dr. Karl Robinson (see about homeopathy). He took my case and prescribed a new remedy, problem solved!
Polo Horse Deaths: pharmacy error! April 24, 2009
The needless deaths of a string of prized polo horses in South Florida has been determined to be the result of pharmacy error! Looking at the stats below for human pharmaceutical errors should we be surprised that a miscalculation by a compounding pharmacist would result in the death of animals given the “tainted” formula? This is one of the biggest problems with drug based therapies. How can you be sure the drug you were prescribed is the one that you are actually given?
One other consideration is the dependence of the sport horse community on “performance enhancers”. Just like the human sports world, talent doesn’t seem to be enough. Every trainer has their special blends of drugs and supplements supposed to make the horse a better athalete. What really happpens is the horses are injured younger and they have much shorter careers than in times past. We are breeding and training “flash in the pan” horses without the stamina and long term health to perform into their middle age, or even much beyond puberty.
My friend and trainer Ginny Padgett and I still have a dream of raising a healthy horse to run naturally and win. I think this goal is very obtainable. We just need to find a horse owner willing to “buck” the current system.
Medication Error Statistics
Medication errors are a
common occurrence and
continue to be a problem in
the health care industry. It
is estimated that the annual
cost of drug-related morbidity
and mortality is nearly
$177 billion in the United
States.
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Approximately 7,000
deaths occur each year and
medication errors occur in just
about 1 of every 5 doses given
in hospitals.
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The FDA states
that there is at least one death
per day and 1.3 million people
are injured each year due to
medication errors.
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The National Coordinating
Council for Medication
Error (NCCMERP) defi nes a
medication error as being “any
preventable event that may
cause or lead to inappropriate
medication use or patient
harm, while the medication
is in the control of the health
care professional, patient or consumer.” Such events may be related to professional
practice, health care products, procedures and systems including: prescribing; order
communication; product labeling, packaging and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing;
distribution; administration; education monitoring; and use.
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Common causes of medication errors include incorrect diagnosis, prescribing errors,
drug-drug related reactions, dose miscalculations, incorrect drug administration and lack of
patient education. Other factors that can contribute are job-related stress, improper training
or education and sound-alike look-alike packaging of medications.
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retrospective analysis of medication errors between 1993 – 1998 and found that the most
common types of errors were from administering improper dose (40.9%; 36.4% being
overdose), wrong drug (19%), and wrong route of administration (9.5%). The investigators
also found that the most common causes of errors were performance and knowledge
defi cits (44%) and communication errors (15.8%).
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EPA to Investigate “spot on” Flea Products April 23, 2009
Here is a link to an excellent article on the dangers of flea and tick products. http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf
It seems that the epa has received numorous complaints about topical flea control products. I have seen the list of products that the epa is investigating. It includes, promeris, frontline, hartz products, biospot, among others. Let’s take a closer look at the investigation and what you need to worry about as well as how to protect your pet.
There is a huge difference among the active ingredients in “spot on” flea products. THIS IS WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW: there is a big difference between the new flea products generally sold through the veterinarian and spot on products available at major retailers. THAT DIFFERENCE IS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: many over the counter products available at major retailers or feed stores contain ORGANOPHOSPHATE INSECTICIDES. These were the products we used 20 years ago because it was all we had. There is a VERY limited margin of safety with organophosphate (permethrin, pyrethrin) products. If you fail to follow manufacturers directions or if you accidentally apply an product made for dogs on cats, the result can be disastrous. “Back in the Day:, we treated many cases of organophosphate toxicity caused by this products, not always successfully.
The bottom line, is that you need to read the package, not all products are created equally. Any product containing either or permethrin or pyrethrin should be avoided at all costs, there are safer products available.
Frontline and advantage both contain active ingredients with a wider margin of safety. The primary complaint I hear after application of these products is local irritation and itching at the site of application. Occasionally, I see transient hyperactivity associated with these products. I have yet to see death associated with these products.
That said, you as a pet guardian, should work on environmental control and not put chemicals directly on your pet. Approximately 75% of the flea burden exists in the environment and not on the pet. So, controlling fleas in the environment is more important that treating them on the pet itself.
The other thing that needs to be discussed is that HEALTHY PET’S DON’T ATTRACT FLEAS! If you are actively engaged in a program of holistic health for your pet, you will notice a drop in the flea population naturally over time. How great is that!
Study Shows Homeopathy to be as Effective as Conventional Medicine April 14, 2009
Here is a link to a study showing that homeopathy is as effective as conventional medicine in treating acute respiratory and ear disorders. http://homeopathyresource.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/study-shows-homeopathy-as-effective-as-conventional-medicine-in-treating-acute-respiratory-and-ear-complaints/
More on the Clinical Success of Homeopathy April 12, 2009
Homeopathy In the Time of Epidemic
David Riley was asked to study the evidence for homeopathy. He thought it was baloney, but researched it, and the results surprised him. He published his research in Lancet and said, either homeopathy works or the double blind placebo trial is flawed. So David Riley presented the research. This is good, but not enough to show the effectiveness of homeopathy. So I presented a sixteen page paper on the historical evidence for homeopathy from its treatment of epidemics. The conference I presented it at was held in the University of Connecticut Health Center in September 2003 and called “Statistics for Homeopathic Practice.” I gave my talk to eighty medical students during lunch. When I started talking about iatrogenic illness, everyone stopped talking and eating. At the end of my talk fifteen students asked me how they could learn homeopathy. I was asked for this paper, but I replied I should flesh it out more and do a fuller study.
My current version has more than 200 pages. Bradford wrote the Pioneers of Homeopathy and the Logic of Figures. But I took little from his book, because not all his results were from genuine homeopathy. In London the death rate during an epidemic from allopathy was 70% and from homeopathy was 33%. But this wasn’t genuine homeopathy. When you get the statistics for genuine homeopathy it would be 6% or less. They got the health statistics and compared the death rates in 1898 for allopathy and homeopathy. If you compute what the death rate would be for average homeopathy if homeopathy was universally used, of the 70 million people then living in the United States 500 thousand people who died that year would have still been alive. Once I collated all the evidence I saw that the greater the success of homeopathy as compared to the failure of allopathy, the greater the political repression that followed. But no one knows this story. The plan of the book goes disease by disease, starting with typhus. Typhus was spread by Napoleon’s army. 200,000 soldiers of Napoleon’s army died from during the retreat from Russia. One hundred eighty three of them were treated by Hahnemann and his death rate was zero.
There is not a single report showing the superiority of allopathy over genuine homeopathy. That holds true up to the present day. The death rate from homeopathy in the 19th century is better than the results obtained by modern medicine. For example, pneumonia. One out of twenty five will die of it. It is the eighth leading cause of death. Today the average death rate is 18%. When acquired from community it is 12% and when acquired in a hospital it is 50-70% percent. With allopathy, before 1912 the death rate was 32%. With homeopathy the death rate was 4%. Allopaths claim homeopaths only treat easy cases. But Sir William Wilde examined the hospitals and said the cases in homeopathic hospitals was fully as virulent as in allopathic hospitals. P.P. Wells said, “A 2-3% death rate is still too high for pure homeopathy, I have treated patients for 43 years who had pneumonia and have not lost a single case.” My own experience is that I have treated 120 cases, some on their death beds and not lost a single case. One patient was in a coma with cancer of the lung. His niece, a nurse, gave me a report of his symptoms and he recovered quickly. He lived another six months. Another patient of mine with AIDS and pneumocystic pneumonia did not respond to antibiotics. He developed cryptococcal meningitis. The treatment for this led to kidney and liver failure. They put him on high doses of prednisone. He was comatose and was on morphine because of pain of meningitis. The patient recovered after homeopathic treatment. So its unthinkable that anyone treated properly for simple pneumonia would die.
An editor of a medical journal challenged Lippe to publish his mandatory report to the state for the two previous years. He had not lost a single case ill from acute disease. He had the largest medical practice in Philadelphia. In 1849 here was an epidemic of scarlet fever. Lippe treated over 150 cases and lost none. Allopaths lost 90% of their cases and the rest were crippled for life. These results are not unique to Lippe. The homeopathic literature is full of these stories. When there was an epidemic of cholera in New York in 1849 the public demanded that the authorities convert one of the hospitals to homeopathy. They refused. In Genoa a rich person tried to build a hospital to treat victims of cholera with homeopathy. The authorities refused. This sort of response was universal. It was not just the AMA. If homeopathy were universally used, there would be a dramatic drop in the death rate. But people are trying to destroy homeopathy. Not only the morbidity from disease, the morbidity from allopathic treatment would be eliminated. Between 450,000 and 500,000 people a year die each year from iatrogenic disease. There is not just death, there are long term bad results from allopathic treatment. The doctor who organized a conference on autism said his child was normal at two years old. She got a vaccination, screamed all night long, then stopped talking.
In Carlisle Lippe had treated scarlet fever. An allopathic doctor, John Armstrong, had lost all the cases he had treated. Then three of his four children came down with scarlet fever and he went to Lippe. They were cured and he became a homeopath and moved to New Jersey. I think it was because he had treated his own children differently than his other patients and felt guilty.
Greed, prejudice, arrogance, contempt for truth, and ignorance dominate our so-called modern society. We have to fight for homeopathy. The American Revolution has not happened yet. Breaking from England is not as beneficial as homeopathy would be. The AMA was formed with the goal of destroying homeopathy. Homeopathic practitioners earned twice as much as allopathic physicians. Allopaths started converting their practice, but didn’t learn the principles of homeopathy. In 1880 not one school of homeopathy was teaching the Organon. Nash said he had never heard of it until he graduated.
In Quebec all tradespeople have access to homeopathy as part of their insurance coverage. In the US life insurance policies once gave a discount to their clients who used homeopathy on the proven actuarial evidence that their death rates were lower.
I plan to publish my book on April 10, 2005, the 250th anniversary of Hahnemann. In my book I also show the value of the prophylactic value of homeopathy.
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What the Conventional Medical Establishment doesn’t want you to Know April 12, 2009
Homeopathy has a very successful history in both the US and Europe. Despite what the “evidence based” medical community would say about homeopathy not being proven to be effective. It has proven itself over and over again in the face of the worlds more deadly epidemics to be superior to conventional medical therapy. The following link will take you to a very interesting slide presentation showing the effectiveness of classical homeopathy in the treatment of: influenza, chlorea, diptheria.
http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&attid=0.7&thid=12086b13cc671dfa&mt=application%2Fpdf&pli=1
