If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you are certainly aware that one of the recurring themes we often discuss is the alarming attacks on personal rights and freedoms that is occurring in this country. Most of the time we reference freedoms directly related to health and wellness issues, but the article below caught my eye today, and as I thought about it, I realized that the issue of homeschooling can impact many different aspects of our lives. Where can we better influence the next generation regarding freedom of thought involving a slew of different topics, including natural wellness, than in the home?

Even if one is philosophically opposed to homeschooling or chooses to pursue a different path with the education of their children for other reasons, is it not frightening that the State is seeking to take away a parent’s option to school their children in the privacy and safety of their own home? Forcing every child into a State mandated public or private school setting will only make it easier for the government to implement their agenda of manipulation via mind control, mandatory vaccines, mass prescription of other medications (such as anti-depressants, for example), and a curriculum that feeds kids full of propaganda designed to make them compliant, robotic citizens that will readily accept anything the authorities suggest. This attempt to virtually ban homeschooling in California is just another notch in the belt of those who would seek to stamp out free-thinking and eliminate choices based on personal beliefs and convictions, a tradition that is a foundational part of the liberties we have enjoyed here in America since this country was formed.

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The US Government, through the auspices of the FTC and the FDA, is rattling it’s sabre again against those who would discuss and share natural and preventative remedies designed to maintain health and wellness. This case is certainly about health care freedom, but an even greater issue is at stake regarding basic constitutional rights. As the author points out, our Constitution allows freedom of choice regarding many issues, including health care, but FTC and FDA appear to feel they can trample on those rights despite the unconstitutionality of such behavior.

I applaud this small ministry for taking a stand against such tyranny. If the health care police continue to have their way, it soon may become illegal for free Americans to treat their own bodies, minds, and spirits with anything other than government-mandated medications and procedures. We could see a time in this country when sharing your homegrown vegetables with a neighbor could be construed as practicing medicine without a license, assuming the act of growing your own food remains legal. It’s all about control, and when it comes to governmental control, a loss of freedoms is always part of the package.

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The following article is encouraging because it highlights several programs instituted by conventional medicine organizations that are focusing on the value of disease prevention. One of the silver linings in the cloud of currently tough economic times is that everyone — including public health providers, insurance companies, and the government — are looking for ways to save money on health care. If that’s what it takes for them to consider prevention seriously, so be it.

There’s been a lot of talk in this election year about health care reform. Here’s an idea: What about allowing people to use a medical-type savings account for disease preventative measures such as exercise programs, nutritional supplements, and classes that educate them how to eat right, maintain proper weight, and pursue a lifestyle of wellness. It would be even better if health insurance companies would be forced or enticed into covering such measures. If preventative medicine could be undertaken on a large scale such as this, the reduction in disease would be much greater than the paltry 5% predicted in these particular studies, and people would begin to actually live better and longer, without the use of toxic drugs. Hmm, I wonder how Big Pharma would feel about this?

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The following article holds no punches when it comes to exposing the shameful network between the FDA, pharmaceutical companies, and the justice system, and how these relationships have sacrificed the lives of countless Americans on the altar of the almighty buck. Fortunes are being made off of dangerous chemicals that are being passed off as beneficial medicines or food additives, and regulatory agencies are turning a blind eye to it all, or even worse, participating directly in the deception.

The United States is on the verge of becoming a police state that is run by out of control government agencies whose employees are not elected and are therefore not held accountable to the public or the laws of this land. In order for sanity to return and the American people to recover their lost rights, deep and significant change must occur that can only be accomplished through a revolution within the leadership of this country. However, the political system being what it is, the odds are stacked against anyone that seeks to defy the establishment and usher in a return to common sense and true freedom for the masses.

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Today’s post is a good news bad news scenario: The bad news is that Ron Paul, champion of health freedoms and other sane policies that allow Americans to govern themselves, has given up his bid for President. The good news is that he is not ceasing to spread his vision, but is now focusing on educating people and on political races at lower levels of government where it is easier to have a substantial impact and realistically overcome the establishment.

It was exciting to see someone with such values running for national office, but in the world of politics such as it is, to take on the major parties with all their clout and financial support is truly a David and Goliath story, and one which was a longshot from the start. However, just because Mr. Paul did not get a place on the ballot in November does not mean that his efforts were wasted. The Paul campaign has given many people food for thought and introduced the public to different ways of handling issues that may result in much fruit down the road. It would be much more powerful to influence a change in the overall way Americans think than to simply have one man in power for a time who marches to a different drummer.

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It appears the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is not happy about the growing number of sensible, informed parents who are opting out of some or all vaccines for their children. Despite the very high percentage of kids who are vaccinated according to the recommended schedule, this government agency and other voices in conventional medicine and the media are expressing their disapproval, and some are calling for legislative changes that would lessen the freedom of parents to choose even further.

Let’s face it everyone: There are agendas and enormous amounts of money at stake here. Just think of the dollar value on the sales associated with an average of 48 doses of vaccine for every child in America. As far as threatened agendas go, many of those in power do not want Americans to be allowed to think and choose too freely, as this might upset the boat and make it more difficult to control the opinions and actions of the public at large. Vaccines are not hard to justify. All the public relations people have to do is point to the low rate of infectious diseases. What they don’t like to bring up is the growing amount of evidence that links the toxins in these vaccines to serious health concerns in our children. Perhaps if they can make everyone fall in line with vaccines, it won’t be so hard to sell other controversial ideas such as euthanasia or population growth control measures, as has happened in China and other countries of the world. Expect the heat to be turned up regarding this issue in the near future. The best thing we can do is to stay informed and be ready to speak up against those who will seek to trample on our rights as thinking Americans to exercise our health care freedoms.

For more information on vaccinations go to the OAW Health Knowledge Base: http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/learning/vaccinations-articles.html

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The Canadian equivalent of the FDA is rattling their sabers and threatening comprehensive new laws that could potentially criminalize literally all aspects of alternative and natural medicine. Big Pharma is obviously in support of such moves, so you can bet that with their financial and political sway, we may soon face increased challenges to our health freedoms here in the US. Not only does this legislation seek to restrict the sale of herbs, vitamins, and any other substances on the target list, but would also forbid the private use or production of such remedies in an individual’s own home.

The days of being able to “doctor” ourselves at home, or more importantly, using natural substances (even foods) to prevent disease, may be limited if governments and other powerful organizations have their way. These attacks on natural health freedoms are a clear and present danger to our welfare. It is important the freedom-loving people everywhere stand up and make their views known to our government representatives while we still have a chance to make a difference. Several years ago, the homeschooling movement banded together to pool their political influence, and the freedom to homeschool has been preserved despite the agenda of some to stamp it out. Perhaps we should learn a lesson from these home-educators and begin to apply similar tactics in order to maintain our natural health freedoms.

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The article posted below discusses the worst of the worst when it comes to the acceleration of our deteriorating health freedoms, and the extensive corporate and government abuses that have enabled this ongoing process to occur. It is clear that plans exist regarding modification of literally the entire food supply in the US and around the world. This agenda is driven by greed, but masked with altruistic motives. It is hard to believe that such unethical, deceptive, and manipulative actions are not only allowed, but in some cases sanctioned by regulatory agencies in this country.

Monsanto and their tactics of intimidation are a glaring reminder that we as a people must proactively take the wellness of our families into our own hands while we still have the chance. The time is rapidly approaching when genetically pure, natural seeds may become unavailable or even illegal, and small family farms that produce dairy, meat, and other products that are free from harmful additives may be a thing of the past. It is time to return to the days of yesteryear when almost everyone, even city dwellers, had a home garden. Most people today are so used to depending on the local grocery store to feed their families that harvesting homegrown fruits and vegetables, once a common practice, has become a rarity. The practice of passing down gardening knowledge and secrets to children is almost non-existent. Such dependence on corporations to provide our food has only made it easier for them to control and alter the food supply. The consequences to consuming such unnatural foods may not be fully felt for several generations, but the time to oppose such measures and look to alternative sources for our nutritional needs is now.

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Families who are awaiting the courts decisions regarding lawsuits connecting autism in their children from vaccines the children have received are paying close attention to an announcement made this week. The vaccine court established by congress to handle disputes regarding the damaging effects of vaccinations has recommended payment to a Georgia family because they have found enough evidence to conclude that their daughters autism-related condition was aggravated by a vaccine.

The battle for justice in the many pending lawsuits is far from over, but I found this story to be quite timely, especially considering a statement by John McCain this week regarding the connection between autism and Thimerosal. The whole idea of a special court and associated fund to handle claims about vaccine damages totally conflicts with the governments and others views that these vaccines are safe and necessary for the welfare of the public. The various neurotoxins present in these substances are very hazardous, especially to the fragile systems of infants and young children. It remains to be seen whether the courts will open the door to a legal connection between autism and vaccines, but the more the public becomes aware of the issues involved, the greater the chances that a parents freedom of choice regarding the use of vaccinations on their children will be maintained.

I highly recommend that all potential parents do their research before the issue of vaccinations comes up with their own children. This means researching before your baby arrives. You will also want a birth plan to file with the hospital that contains your wishes about vaccinations, keeping the baby in your room, and whether or not you want the hospital to feed your baby formula – especially important if you are going to breastfeed. If you have no plan, they will do what is standard procedure. Many women are now choosing birthing centers run by midwives or homebirths assisted by midwives in order to make sure that their wishes are acted upon and respected. Again, become informed about anything that is going to be injected into your baby and/or children. You will be glad you did!

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On the surface, it appears as an idea with some merit. Train people who have been through the maze of possible cancer treatments as coaches for other patients who are newly diagnosed. However, upon closer inspection, it is apparent that there are some serious concerns associated with this program. The main red flag is due to the parties that are sponsoring this treatment coaching. It is funded in part by major pharmaceutical companies and other organizations that have links to the cancer industry. You can be certain that the seminars used to train volunteers and paid coaches heavily push the highly profitable drugs and procedures that fuel Big Cancer. Alternative remedies and cancer support therapies that have saved numerous lives without the hazardous side effects associated with chemotherapy and surgery are conveniently left off the curriculum or are offered, at best, as something to think about, while it is emphasized that natural therapies have never been proven and are therefore not scientific. Of course, neither have chemotherapy or radiation; but they are promoted as being cutting-edge, scientific, and providing the best chance for survival.

Another problem I have with this coaching program is that it assumes people do not have the capability to research and choose their own alternatives when it comes to health care. This underlying philosophy of our government that we will take care of you because you are not smart enough to take care of yourself flows over into allopathic healthcare, thus taking the individuals responsibility for their personal wellness away from them. No one is responsible for your health or lack of it but YOU! While I admit that weeding through cancer information may be difficult at best, it can be done. Considering the life and death decisions associated with a cancer diagnosis, there is no substitute for personal research and education regarding the specifics of your condition. Knowledge is empowering and is something that should not be feared. If you are a victim of cancer, you do not have to be a pawn of the conventional medical system. Very effective alternative cancer treatments that are based on a holistic approach towards wellness are readily available. However, these are not likely to be encouraged by the purveyors of mainstream cancer care.

I highly encourage every person who has been given a cancer diagnosis to get both sides to the story, so to speak. Do your homework and dig deep for answers. They are out there and you may be surprised at what you find. Cancer patients that thoroughly educate before making treatment decisions are usually the ones that do the best job of helping their body to repair and heal itself.


Cancer ‘coaches’ sway treatment choices
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer
Sat Feb 16, 12:16 PM ET

The advice made her head spin: Have the lump removed. No, let them take the whole breast. Chemo? Radiation? Everyone seemed to have an opinion.

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Earlier this week we discussed on this blog how various governmental and private organizations, such as the FDA and pharmaceutical companies, are seeking to suppress the availability of natural herbal remedies and medicinal plants. It appears they are after nutritional and dietary supplements as well. The FDA is on the verge of approving or even mandating irradiation of such products under the premise of protecting the public from contaminants. They are even using the term pasteurization interchangeably with irradiation in some of their documentation, probably because the public is used to this term and it will make it easier for people to accept irradiation.

As the article below points out, the known and suspected dangers of irradiation are numerous and substantial. The attempt to usher in irradiation of nutritional supplements is only another step in the process of indoctrinating consumers to go along with genetically modified products and other measures that are designed to control and limit the food and medicine supply. Big Pharma is being set up to have a monopoly on all forms of medicinal remedies, despite the proven dangers of many pharmaceutical drugs. By slapping unreasonable controls and limits on natural products, the plan is to severely limit or even eliminate their availability. Included in this post is a link to a letter that can be sent to your representatives in Congress expressing your opposition to FDA plans. If we do not speak up now, we may soon lose our chance forever to choose natural treatment over the inherent dangers of the one-size-fits-all approach of conventional medicine.

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Due to ignorance or denial on the part of the medical establishment, it is very possible that some infant deaths that are classified as shaken baby syndrome or sudden infant death syndrome may actually be caused by toxic reactions to vaccinations. The information posted below discusses many issues related to the vaccination of our children, often against parents best wishes. A link to an article that covers the technical evidence pertaining to infant fatalities as related to immunizations is also included.

Parents must be on the alert regarding their rights to make informed choices about the administration of vaccines to their children. As recent cases have indicated, such as the forced immunization of children in Maryland (complete with armed guards and attack dogs to ensure compliance), the political climate is currently one that supports a governmental iron fist, to the point that the rights of those opposed to vaccinations are routinely and illegally violated. In addition, as the article below points out, many parents who question the protocol for the immunization of their children are simply asked to find medical services elsewhere. Victories have been won, such as the reversal of an executive order issued by the governor of Texas that would have forced school-aged girls to be exposed to the HPV vaccine, but due vigilance must be maintained. The enemies against health care freedoms are formidable and they have deep pockets, so it is reasonable to expect that other showdowns will surface in the near future.

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