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		<title>By: Lauren</title>
		<link>http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/why-dont-the-amish-have-autistic-children#comment-15277</link>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A question for Behavioral Scientist......... I'm curious, after not being vaccinated yourself, knowing there are harmful ingredients in vaccines, why do you say that you will vaccinate your child after the age of six? OK your child will be a bit older, therefore immune system is stronger... but why inject something filled with harmful chemicals into your child's system at any age, you are informed, you have researched, it doesnt make sense.

  Most people who vaccinate are frightened by what the doctors tell them....yet the docters don't give a list of ingredients,or what other things they are used for, most parents who vaccinate are ignorant to all this. Certain vaccines that were given in the past, the actual disease they were being vaccinated against was already in decline,due to better hygeine and living conditions.

There is more to it than meets the eye.Ponder it.........</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A question for Behavioral Scientist&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; I&#8217;m curious, after not being vaccinated yourself, knowing there are harmful ingredients in vaccines, why do you say that you will vaccinate your child after the age of six? OK your child will be a bit older, therefore immune system is stronger&#8230; but why inject something filled with harmful chemicals into your child&#8217;s system at any age, you are informed, you have researched, it doesnt make sense.</p>
<p>  Most people who vaccinate are frightened by what the doctors tell them&#8230;.yet the docters don&#8217;t give a list of ingredients,or what other things they are used for, most parents who vaccinate are ignorant to all this. Certain vaccines that were given in the past, the actual disease they were being vaccinated against was already in decline,due to better hygeine and living conditions.</p>
<p>There is more to it than meets the eye.Ponder it&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Behavioral Scientist</title>
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		<dc:creator>Behavioral Scientist</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>BTW, a woman recently found out her 3 year old had Autism, she used a sperm donor for the conception.  When she got in contact with two other woman with children from the same donor (the kids ages 2 and 6), she found both of the other children had Autism.  All three kids were vaccinated.  Not a notable sample, but clearly could be looked at as genetic disposition, but the truth is, could be coincience too, but probably not.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BTW, a woman recently found out her 3 year old had Autism, she used a sperm donor for the conception.  When she got in contact with two other woman with children from the same donor (the kids ages 2 and 6), she found both of the other children had Autism.  All three kids were vaccinated.  Not a notable sample, but clearly could be looked at as genetic disposition, but the truth is, could be coincience too, but probably not.</p>
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		<title>By: Behavioral Scientist</title>
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		<dc:creator>Behavioral Scientist</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OK people, valid comments and concerns, although some people "OLIVER" do not know how to be respectful of others!   First I am six and a half months pregnant with my first and only, I was NOT vaccinated (I am 38), when they tried, I went into shock, so my allergies were too bad and my parents did not try again.  I am a Behavioral Scientist and my hubby is a Molecular Bio Chemist, we will not vaccinate our daughter until after age six.  

I do mass society research for government contracts, mostly societial ills, AIDS, Drug abuse, Child Abuse, etc.  I also run a large Children's Agency which serves the most inclusive number of children in Los Angeles, mostly with Autism.  I have spoken to many parents and asked when did you notice a difference, they all report after vaccinations (within a short time).  But in my field, we would say at best correlation not causation.  Kinda of like the most horrible crimes are committed on the day of the month with a full moon, it is not causation, it is correlation at best.  Can the moon cause unstable people to commit terrible crimes?  Maybe, but good luck proving it.

So the theory on Autism would read something like many's theory on Cancer.  Many would say, you are born with a disposition to cancer,  genetic traits, or what ever, so those who get cancer simply do so because all the crappy stars aligned and chemicals, smoking, pollution, whatever triggered it.  The same is probably true for Autism; the same as a 50 year 2 pack a day smoker in Los Angeles never gets lung cancer and a 12 year old in Idaho does.....one's genetic make-up.  

So Autism, they will find at some later date is triggered and vaccine's play a part.  To say vaccine's "cause" Autism is where people are loosing against the medical brass.  The truth is, anyone who has done research knows there is known evidence of casulties, we would say, we'll save a million, harm 1,000, its worth it.  Well yes, unless its you, me, or a loved one that is harmed.  That is what the great CDC and every other governing body accepts (remember, my husband is a research scientist, has worked for the big three -pharmacut companies).   ITS ALL SHADY.

Sorry for rambling,  but the truth is, there are drugs out on the market that clearly show harm in trials (paid for by the pharm co) and it is covered up and the drugs released to us.  I am not a consiperacy theorist, I am well educated, I question everything that seems odd, I know how to tear down and interpret any type of research and data and I always do my homework.   You should too.  If you are concerned about an issue don't read 4 articles, read 40 from the top schools and educators, then decide.  I will say, ANYONE who says there is no risk in vaccines is a LIAR and does not know what they are talking about.  Don't believe me... go to the CDC and look up the contents of ANY one vaccine, then google or use a PDR to get even 3 of the contents side effects, they ALL contain very harmful chemicals, ALL  It is just the better of almost all for the sacrifice of a few.  I don't propose that we all don't vaccinate, I just know the reality.  

Anything that is made truly safe cost money and people won't pay, insurance won't pay so we all lose.  Think about it the next time you say something is too expensive, like an alarm system for the safety of your family's home, or a $500 European car seat with a higher crash speed rating, then go to the store and get that plasma TV and pay a $2,000 car insurance (in case crap happens) premium so your car is covered, but don't pay $500 so your kid is covered or $800 so your family is safe!  We don't put our money where we claim our priorites are, then wonder why we are not kept safe.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK people, valid comments and concerns, although some people &#8220;OLIVER&#8221; do not know how to be respectful of others!   First I am six and a half months pregnant with my first and only, I was NOT vaccinated (I am 38), when they tried, I went into shock, so my allergies were too bad and my parents did not try again.  I am a Behavioral Scientist and my hubby is a Molecular Bio Chemist, we will not vaccinate our daughter until after age six.  </p>
<p>I do mass society research for government contracts, mostly societial ills, AIDS, Drug abuse, Child Abuse, etc.  I also run a large Children&#8217;s Agency which serves the most inclusive number of children in Los Angeles, mostly with Autism.  I have spoken to many parents and asked when did you notice a difference, they all report after vaccinations (within a short time).  But in my field, we would say at best correlation not causation.  Kinda of like the most horrible crimes are committed on the day of the month with a full moon, it is not causation, it is correlation at best.  Can the moon cause unstable people to commit terrible crimes?  Maybe, but good luck proving it.</p>
<p>So the theory on Autism would read something like many&#8217;s theory on Cancer.  Many would say, you are born with a disposition to cancer,  genetic traits, or what ever, so those who get cancer simply do so because all the crappy stars aligned and chemicals, smoking, pollution, whatever triggered it.  The same is probably true for Autism; the same as a 50 year 2 pack a day smoker in Los Angeles never gets lung cancer and a 12 year old in Idaho does&#8230;..one&#8217;s genetic make-up.  </p>
<p>So Autism, they will find at some later date is triggered and vaccine&#8217;s play a part.  To say vaccine&#8217;s &#8220;cause&#8221; Autism is where people are loosing against the medical brass.  The truth is, anyone who has done research knows there is known evidence of casulties, we would say, we&#8217;ll save a million, harm 1,000, its worth it.  Well yes, unless its you, me, or a loved one that is harmed.  That is what the great CDC and every other governing body accepts (remember, my husband is a research scientist, has worked for the big three -pharmacut companies).   ITS ALL SHADY.</p>
<p>Sorry for rambling,  but the truth is, there are drugs out on the market that clearly show harm in trials (paid for by the pharm co) and it is covered up and the drugs released to us.  I am not a consiperacy theorist, I am well educated, I question everything that seems odd, I know how to tear down and interpret any type of research and data and I always do my homework.   You should too.  If you are concerned about an issue don&#8217;t read 4 articles, read 40 from the top schools and educators, then decide.  I will say, ANYONE who says there is no risk in vaccines is a LIAR and does not know what they are talking about.  Don&#8217;t believe me&#8230; go to the CDC and look up the contents of ANY one vaccine, then google or use a PDR to get even 3 of the contents side effects, they ALL contain very harmful chemicals, ALL  It is just the better of almost all for the sacrifice of a few.  I don&#8217;t propose that we all don&#8217;t vaccinate, I just know the reality.  </p>
<p>Anything that is made truly safe cost money and people won&#8217;t pay, insurance won&#8217;t pay so we all lose.  Think about it the next time you say something is too expensive, like an alarm system for the safety of your family&#8217;s home, or a $500 European car seat with a higher crash speed rating, then go to the store and get that plasma TV and pay a $2,000 car insurance (in case crap happens) premium so your car is covered, but don&#8217;t pay $500 so your kid is covered or $800 so your family is safe!  We don&#8217;t put our money where we claim our priorites are, then wonder why we are not kept safe.</p>
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		<title>By: Debra</title>
		<link>http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/why-dont-the-amish-have-autistic-children#comment-14841</link>
		<dc:creator>Debra</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>With all due respect and heartfelt sympathy to those who did not have their children vaccinated but still have autism and related disorders.I FIRMLY DISAGREE that their is no relation between vaccines and autism.I am an RN of 30 years so I feel fairly well versed in medical issues.I am also a mom who has endured having a son with ADHD and other related behavioral issues that resemble autism.Believe it or not I can not think of the term right at the moment.I have read so many articles about the pros and cons of vaccines and I still STAND FIRM that we are OVER-VACCINATING OUR CHILDREN; all in the name of PHARMACEUTICAL PROFITS.Someone please look into which investments are making the most financial profit!!!!! I can assure you that besides oil,you will find it is the drug companies!!!! Honestly,why the heck are we vaccinating our 14 year old daughters for sexually transmitted diseases that the medical industry and drug companies are telling you cause cancer????Does it really?,AND WHY TO A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL???Maybe I am old fashioned ,but sex is not for 14 yar olds. Don't be fooled people.Do you see the pattern? The drug companies are playing on the parents emotions and they in turn do what they feel is best for their child. Prime example of the foolishness in medicine; what the heck is restless leg symdrome? I can assure you that if you have restless legs or GRD-gastric reflux disease [ which is not a disease at all ] than you have other contributing health issues that cause these disorders.I know it seems I'm rambling on and straying from the real issue of vaccines and autism.I am only trying to point out how needless so many things the medical industry tells you are necessary,and not only are they not;but the results of them are devastating.I personally could write a book about bringing up my youngest son.When he was a baby about to receive his vaccines Iviewed a documentary the night befor.It was in 1996 and covered the possible relation between vaccines and autism.The next day at the pediatrician I told him about my strong reservations of having my son vaccinated.That a woman with a 'normal' baby ended up with a severely retarded child.Ofcourse, the pediatrician had seen the same documentary and reassured me that there is really no proof of the relation of abnormalities and vaccines.This poor childs circumstances was unfounded.He went on to explain the risk factors of not recieving the vaccines and I as a parent was torn.As a nurse I had always believed that all these things were for our benefit.Ignorant me!!!! I then had my 2 month old son recieve that injection and had the sickest feeling afterward.Like I said ,I could write a book about every day with my son who is now turning twelve in august..It has been no easy road and we keep him medication free.Ido not believe in all those behavior modifying drugs.We use discipline,structure ,and a healthy diet.I do believe he has a spectrum disorder of autism and of course the known adhd.Look at the statistics on autism now and 10-20 years ago,even less than that.The dramatic increase is staggering!!!!! How can people say there is no relation? What are we doing to our kids??? It has to end. Wake up ...Research as a parent and be intelligent regarding these issues!!! I have now wavered my children from having any further vaccines.There is no current risk factors in this country for children who have completed their vaccination regime.Although this year it was required for 12 year olds to recieve a booster vaccine.I say NO-NO NO!!!!!.Damn it !!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all due respect and heartfelt sympathy to those who did not have their children vaccinated but still have autism and related disorders.I FIRMLY DISAGREE that their is no relation between vaccines and autism.I am an RN of 30 years so I feel fairly well versed in medical issues.I am also a mom who has endured having a son with ADHD and other related behavioral issues that resemble autism.Believe it or not I can not think of the term right at the moment.I have read so many articles about the pros and cons of vaccines and I still STAND FIRM that we are OVER-VACCINATING OUR CHILDREN; all in the name of PHARMACEUTICAL PROFITS.Someone please look into which investments are making the most financial profit!!!!! I can assure you that besides oil,you will find it is the drug companies!!!! Honestly,why the heck are we vaccinating our 14 year old daughters for sexually transmitted diseases that the medical industry and drug companies are telling you cause cancer????Does it really?,AND WHY TO A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL???Maybe I am old fashioned ,but sex is not for 14 yar olds. Don&#8217;t be fooled people.Do you see the pattern? The drug companies are playing on the parents emotions and they in turn do what they feel is best for their child. Prime example of the foolishness in medicine; what the heck is restless leg symdrome? I can assure you that if you have restless legs or GRD-gastric reflux disease [ which is not a disease at all ] than you have other contributing health issues that cause these disorders.I know it seems I&#8217;m rambling on and straying from the real issue of vaccines and autism.I am only trying to point out how needless so many things the medical industry tells you are necessary,and not only are they not;but the results of them are devastating.I personally could write a book about bringing up my youngest son.When he was a baby about to receive his vaccines Iviewed a documentary the night befor.It was in 1996 and covered the possible relation between vaccines and autism.The next day at the pediatrician I told him about my strong reservations of having my son vaccinated.That a woman with a &#8216;normal&#8217; baby ended up with a severely retarded child.Ofcourse, the pediatrician had seen the same documentary and reassured me that there is really no proof of the relation of abnormalities and vaccines.This poor childs circumstances was unfounded.He went on to explain the risk factors of not recieving the vaccines and I as a parent was torn.As a nurse I had always believed that all these things were for our benefit.Ignorant me!!!! I then had my 2 month old son recieve that injection and had the sickest feeling afterward.Like I said ,I could write a book about every day with my son who is now turning twelve in august..It has been no easy road and we keep him medication free.Ido not believe in all those behavior modifying drugs.We use discipline,structure ,and a healthy diet.I do believe he has a spectrum disorder of autism and of course the known adhd.Look at the statistics on autism now and 10-20 years ago,even less than that.The dramatic increase is staggering!!!!! How can people say there is no relation? What are we doing to our kids??? It has to end. Wake up &#8230;Research as a parent and be intelligent regarding these issues!!! I have now wavered my children from having any further vaccines.There is no current risk factors in this country for children who have completed their vaccination regime.Although this year it was required for 12 year olds to recieve a booster vaccine.I say NO-NO NO!!!!!.Damn it !!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.</p>
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		<title>By: Joanne Hay</title>
		<link>http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/why-dont-the-amish-have-autistic-children#comment-14840</link>
		<dc:creator>Joanne Hay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Or are their guts simply more damaged from ill prepared and processed foods and lack of bacteria rich traditional foods, causing genetic mutation in the sperm?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Or are their guts simply more damaged from ill prepared and processed foods and lack of bacteria rich traditional foods, causing genetic mutation in the sperm?</p>
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		<title>By: Leslie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Leslie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 17:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>One of the major cause of non-familial autism/schizophrenia is older paternal age. There is much research on the Male Biological Clock. Mothers who had older fathers when they were conceived can carry genetic mutations that cause autism.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the major cause of non-familial autism/schizophrenia is older paternal age. There is much research on the Male Biological Clock. Mothers who had older fathers when they were conceived can carry genetic mutations that cause autism.</p>
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		<title>By: Filippa</title>
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		<dc:creator>Filippa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 00:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Lisa, have you looked at the work of Dr Natasha Campbell McBride?  Dr McBride is a medical doctor with post-grad qualifications in neurology and nutrition. Her own son was diagnosed with very severe autism at age 3. She now runs a clinic that specialises in helping children and adults with behavioural and learning difficulties. 

Dr McBride also has some patients who have autism that were not immunised. However, the link between the MMR vaccine and autism also can't be denied as so many parents have identified that that is when their child's symptoms began. What Dr McB has found is that in 100% of the thousands of cases that she has worked with, the child AND MOTHER and generally many other members of the family have digestive issues. She has written a fascinating book called "Gut and Psychology Syndrome – Natural treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, ADD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Depression and Schizophrenia".  In her book she outlines the connection between nutrition and brain function as well as the key role that the digestive flora play in one's psychological state.

She says that whilst vaccination does not by itself cause autism, it is usually the straw that breaks the camel's back.  She says the mother always has impaired digestive function and that is what is passed on to the baby. Then, because the baby doesn't have a healthy functioning gut, they are more prone to illness and infection leading to ear infections and usually antibiotics. The antibiotics further exacerbate the digestive issues and weaken the immune system. Finally, most are immunised and this tips them over the edge to develop disorders such as autism.

Does this resonate with you? She also says that none of the mothers of autistic children that she treats were themselves breastfed. I would be very interested to hear your history. Were you breastfed? Do you have thrush/candida? Do you have a history of digestive issues?

I have a friend who has 3 children with major digestive problems. They often get sick and have to go on very strong antibiotics. They also have major eating issues - total carbohydrate addicts, "happy starvers" and very fussy. My friend was not breastfed. She has asthma and eczema. She has had many teeth removed from overcrowding. She is a mouth breather (can't breathe through her nose due to narrow sinuses). She has chronic candida and thrush and gets sick easily. She has chosen not to vaccinate her children and so far, apart from the above-mentioned illnesses etc., the kids are developing normally. So when I read Dr McBride's work, I said thank god she didn't vaccinate her children as, according to McBride's theories, they are great candidates for autism or other disorders.

That's not to say there is not a genetic component too, but I think in this modern world, there is too much blame laid on genetics and not enough recognition that we are causing serious damage to the human race through our diet, chemicals and modern lifestyles. 

What are your thoughts on this?

By the way, Dr McBride was able to fully cure her son of his autism through diet and probiotics and now, at age 12, he is completely "normal" and attending a mainstream school and doing really well. There are some video interviews with Dr McBride on You Tube.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Lisa, have you looked at the work of Dr Natasha Campbell McBride?  Dr McBride is a medical doctor with post-grad qualifications in neurology and nutrition. Her own son was diagnosed with very severe autism at age 3. She now runs a clinic that specialises in helping children and adults with behavioural and learning difficulties. </p>
<p>Dr McBride also has some patients who have autism that were not immunised. However, the link between the MMR vaccine and autism also can&#8217;t be denied as so many parents have identified that that is when their child&#8217;s symptoms began. What Dr McB has found is that in 100% of the thousands of cases that she has worked with, the child AND MOTHER and generally many other members of the family have digestive issues. She has written a fascinating book called &#8220;Gut and Psychology Syndrome – Natural treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, ADD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Depression and Schizophrenia&#8221;.  In her book she outlines the connection between nutrition and brain function as well as the key role that the digestive flora play in one&#8217;s psychological state.</p>
<p>She says that whilst vaccination does not by itself cause autism, it is usually the straw that breaks the camel&#8217;s back.  She says the mother always has impaired digestive function and that is what is passed on to the baby. Then, because the baby doesn&#8217;t have a healthy functioning gut, they are more prone to illness and infection leading to ear infections and usually antibiotics. The antibiotics further exacerbate the digestive issues and weaken the immune system. Finally, most are immunised and this tips them over the edge to develop disorders such as autism.</p>
<p>Does this resonate with you? She also says that none of the mothers of autistic children that she treats were themselves breastfed. I would be very interested to hear your history. Were you breastfed? Do you have thrush/candida? Do you have a history of digestive issues?</p>
<p>I have a friend who has 3 children with major digestive problems. They often get sick and have to go on very strong antibiotics. They also have major eating issues - total carbohydrate addicts, &#8220;happy starvers&#8221; and very fussy. My friend was not breastfed. She has asthma and eczema. She has had many teeth removed from overcrowding. She is a mouth breather (can&#8217;t breathe through her nose due to narrow sinuses). She has chronic candida and thrush and gets sick easily. She has chosen not to vaccinate her children and so far, apart from the above-mentioned illnesses etc., the kids are developing normally. So when I read Dr McBride&#8217;s work, I said thank god she didn&#8217;t vaccinate her children as, according to McBride&#8217;s theories, they are great candidates for autism or other disorders.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s not to say there is not a genetic component too, but I think in this modern world, there is too much blame laid on genetics and not enough recognition that we are causing serious damage to the human race through our diet, chemicals and modern lifestyles. </p>
<p>What are your thoughts on this?</p>
<p>By the way, Dr McBride was able to fully cure her son of his autism through diet and probiotics and now, at age 12, he is completely &#8220;normal&#8221; and attending a mainstream school and doing really well. There are some video interviews with Dr McBride on You Tube.</p>
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		<title>By: Lisa</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 21:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello,
I would like to mention that I have a son age 14 now that has PDD Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Auditory Processing Deficits and Dyspraxia.  Both of my children have never been immunized, my daughter does not have Autism. My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 12. Not to throw a curve ball into this mix of comments, but why does my son have Autism? He was never immunized. In all of my research, which has been many years now, I have discovered a strong genetic link attributed to Autism, either one or both parents have to be a carrier of the gene. I would like my son to be involved in Medical Research because the Autism/Immunization, like can be ruled out.  I am thankful that I was able to exert my parental responsibility and to have a "choice" to not immunize my children. I also studied for many years, the pro's and con's of immunization and chose to not put the poisons in my children when their bodies were young and vulnerable. My children are now 14 and 13, and if we were to go out of the country, I would consider the possibility of some immunizations if the situation warranted  it self, now that my children are older and their immune systems are strong,   Yes, knowledge is power.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,<br />
I would like to mention that I have a son age 14 now that has PDD Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Auditory Processing Deficits and Dyspraxia.  Both of my children have never been immunized, my daughter does not have Autism. My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 12. Not to throw a curve ball into this mix of comments, but why does my son have Autism? He was never immunized. In all of my research, which has been many years now, I have discovered a strong genetic link attributed to Autism, either one or both parents have to be a carrier of the gene. I would like my son to be involved in Medical Research because the Autism/Immunization, like can be ruled out.  I am thankful that I was able to exert my parental responsibility and to have a &#8220;choice&#8221; to not immunize my children. I also studied for many years, the pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s of immunization and chose to not put the poisons in my children when their bodies were young and vulnerable. My children are now 14 and 13, and if we were to go out of the country, I would consider the possibility of some immunizations if the situation warranted  it self, now that my children are older and their immune systems are strong,   Yes, knowledge is power.</p>
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		<title>By: Lauren</title>
		<link>http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/why-dont-the-amish-have-autistic-children#comment-14783</link>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 12:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have not been vaccinated, nor has my mother,my son, my brother and a few of my cousins. None of us have had any severe childhood illnesses. The most we get is the common cold which is the body trying to remove toxins such as additives in any junk food that we may come across when eating with friends. We only get these rarely, if we have had a few late nights or get run down. My friends and family members who HAVE been vaccinated have had every illness under the sun. One friend and her teenage daughter have recently had pnemonia, and her daughter recently had the cervical cancer vaccine. DO You know what they put in the flu shot, for goodness sake, are everyone so downdumbed that you dont research what you are jabbing into yourselves???  Disregard this if you dont vaccinate, you are the informed ones!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have not been vaccinated, nor has my mother,my son, my brother and a few of my cousins. None of us have had any severe childhood illnesses. The most we get is the common cold which is the body trying to remove toxins such as additives in any junk food that we may come across when eating with friends. We only get these rarely, if we have had a few late nights or get run down. My friends and family members who HAVE been vaccinated have had every illness under the sun. One friend and her teenage daughter have recently had pnemonia, and her daughter recently had the cervical cancer vaccine. DO You know what they put in the flu shot, for goodness sake, are everyone so downdumbed that you dont research what you are jabbing into yourselves???  Disregard this if you dont vaccinate, you are the informed ones!</p>
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		<title>By: Neale</title>
		<link>http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/why-dont-the-amish-have-autistic-children#comment-14762</link>
		<dc:creator>Neale</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 11:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This study is too narrow to be conclusive as it deals with only one sample. Surely there are other communities or ethnic groups that have had no exposure to thimerosal containing vaccines which could be studied for ASD prevelance. Until then, the Amish study is very statistically fragile.

And yes, why hasn't the incidence of ASD decreased in the US and Australia since phasing out of thimerosal in 1999 and 2001 respectively? I would like to see the explanation!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This study is too narrow to be conclusive as it deals with only one sample. Surely there are other communities or ethnic groups that have had no exposure to thimerosal containing vaccines which could be studied for ASD prevelance. Until then, the Amish study is very statistically fragile.</p>
<p>And yes, why hasn&#8217;t the incidence of ASD decreased in the US and Australia since phasing out of thimerosal in 1999 and 2001 respectively? I would like to see the explanation!</p>
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