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Vaccines have become one
of the most intensely polarized
health topics of our times.
On the other hand, there are those who
say that vaccines have harmed many
children and contain seriously toxic
ingredients, and that their risks have been
vastly understated by the pharmaceutical
companies. They say that there are
On one hand, the prevailing view
numerous studies linking vaccines with
of the medical establishment is that
ADHD, diabetes, seizures, autism, and
vaccination was one of the greatest
even death. They believe that subjecting
health developments of the 20th century.
infants to dozens of vaccine doses before
According to this view, vaccines have
their immune system is mature can be
saved millions of children’s lives by
harmful, and that mandatory vaccination is
preventing or even eliminating devastating an egregious violation of our freedoms.
illnesses like rubella, diphtheria, smallpox,
polio, and whooping cough.
This topic is gaining tremendous
attention in the United States and
The fear of vaccines, according to this
around the world. And for anyone with
perspective, is vastly overblown, and
small children or grandchildren, it’s a
it tends to be the luxury of populations
topic that can’t be ignored.
spared the terrible diseases they no longer
get because vaccines have done such a
One of the most important and
magnificent
empowering things you can do in
job. We tend to forget about diseases that
relationship to any important choice is
vaccines have helped us to conquer.
to get informed. Sometimes, that means
looking at the issue from a variety of
perspectives.
Whatever you think about
vaccinations, here’s one thing
we know. A whole foods,
plant-rich diet that is high in
vegetables and fruits, and low
in processed foods, refined
carbs and sugar, will provide
optimum support for your
immune system, and also add
greatly to your cardiovascular
health, neurological function,
and vibrant longevity.
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