We have been fortunate to enjoy supernatural health as a family. I went through 4 pregnancies never to see a doctor, and only went for few scans at my friend who is a sonographer, just for fun actually. All four girls were born at home unassisted. Non of my girls have ever visited a doctor or clinic sister. Only Lexi had a few fillings at the dentist, but that's it. I really see this as supernatural and do believe first of all it's GRACE and truly being blessed with the wisdom to steer clear from the medical industry and to really have faith in our body's ability to heal itself. I have learned how to wait and be patient when kids do get sick, and without exception we got through every bug that made us unwell even whooping cough. Our bodies are strong and our immune systems wonderful.
But I do believe we do a few things in the natural to aid our bodies to be this strong and enjoy amazing health, and that's what I want to list here :
- Natural birth ( SUPER BIG AND IMPORTANT ONE )
The two main reasons I think this is such a biggie are 1) a baby is born with a sterile gut and the first breath she takes will take healthy or unhealthy gut flora to her intestines and that first breath is what will colonize the gut with flora. A baby born through her mothers vagina will smear her nose and mouth with the perfect bacteria and with her first breath she will inhale the perfect healthy bacteria to colonize the gut and give the immune system a perfect start. And then 2) The benefits of delayed cord clamping for the baby include a normal,
healthy blood volume for the transition to life outside the womb; and a
full count of red blood cells, stem cells and immune cells.
- Vaccine free ( MOST IMPORTANT ONE )
Not one of my girls has ever gotten any vaccines, not one ! This is in my opinion the the biggest reason for our good health.
- Avoiding pharmaceutical drugs
It's not that we have never taken any meds but besides for a pain killer here and there we avoid it at all cost and always use a natural option and vitamins in mega dose especially Vit C. I have NEVER given my girls antibiotics and doubt I ever will !!!
- Avoid sugar like the plaque
We have gone through phases were we did consume a little sugar, mostly organic brown, but also store bought sweet things. But it's always begrudgingly that we as parents allowed it. We are now again 99% sugar free and happy to say it's with ease.
I have always had a huge problem with kids drinking fizzy drinks and this is something I've never allowed. My girls dont know what it tastes like and therefore dont miss it.
We have not used a microwave in 6 years.
We only drink RO water which we make with our purifier. We drink from glass bottels.
- Don't use commercial cosmetics
We dont use any commercial cosmetics such as shampoo, creams, lotions, soaps etc. We only use Castile soap for EVERYTHING and a homemade body butter.
- Steer clear from domestic chemicals
We clean 90% of our house with vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, or just plain water. We dont use any chemically filled cleaning agent to clean with. So our air inside our house is not toxic.
We do enjoy some vegan chicken nuggets and occasionally mayonnaise but in general we barley eat processed. The girls are not use to it so dont tolerate it well and we leave it for "emergency" meals or special treats.
- Avoid gluten and wheat products
This have actually been a easy one to drop from our menu. There are so many wonderful alternatives and creative options to choose from. We love rice noodles and prefer it to pasta. A market near us sels awesoem gluten free bread. We dont eat bread often but if we do it's gluten free.
Before we were vegan we sought after the absolute best quality animal products to avoid all the antibiotics, hormones and toxins crawling through it. But a year ago we changed to a 100% strict vegan diet and loving it more than words can say.
- Seasonal fruits and veggies
I have a lovely veggie garden going and we enjoy a lot of produce from it. The goal is to be self sufficient with fresh produce ... but its not so easy. I the meanwhile we buy organic when we can and eat loads of fresh veggies and fruits.
..... I will be adding to this list as I remember more points ....
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