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is well documented that in the US alone respiratory
infections in formula fed babies is triple the rate
than that of breast fed babies. As staggering the fact
that most of these types of infections along with others
represent 16% of US infant mortality totals. A joint
study between the US and Canada revealed that a doubled
risk for childhood cancer of 1.45- 4 times in those
of formula fed babies or who had not received breast
milk for more than one year.
So what is the message to be heard in this matter? The
message is that while formula feeding serves its purpose
as a medical nutritional tool for babies who are unable
to breastfeed, breastfeeding should not be taken likely
with regards to its life saving value. Formula feeding
does not fully meet the nutritional and immunity needs
of our babies the way that breast feeding does, thus
leaving them all the more vulnerable to many serious
illnesses that are claiming their young lives. If they
do survive than it has a direct impact on the overall
quality of health later on life. So mother’s we have
the power to provide a very strong and vital support
structure for our children’s health and well being that
we do well not to sleep on.
Why not instead lay a good foundation of optimal health
while maximizing the chances of survival for our young
who are totally dependant on us to make right decisions
for them to make it in life. For tomorrow will present
its own set of obstacles and challenges to overcome,
however we can absolutely do our part in preserving
this miracle of creating life and adequately sustaining
it? We were entrusted with this role for a reason and
a season so let us consider all the ways we can make
a difference in our children’s lives and for future
generations to come. For those that are unable to breast
feed their babies for medical reasons can also do a
great deal to help support their baby’s nutritional
and immunity needs.
Such ones just need to avail themselves to the ongoing,
latest research available to find out what dangers exist,
what they need to do to protect their children and with
learn exactly what their tiny body’s need by way of
nutrition. Thus by making good nutrition an integral
part of the family’s infrastructure right from the very
beginning we are saving their lives and even their offspring’s
lives. If we want to maintain and sustain life at every
stage of development be it before childbirth, during
pregnancy, post-partum or even the child rearing stage
we should all remember that nature is always the best
choice!
Makeisha
Lee is a health and nutrition consultant. For more information
about cleansing and detoxifying your body, contact her
at 614-595-1425 or makeisha@cleanseformula.com or learn
more at www.CleanseFormula.com
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