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- What should we be feeding our 13 month old?
- Is it OK to have colonics while pregnant?
- Cow's milk vs. goat's milk for 19 month old?
- Options other than formula for 5 month old?
- Un-supportive grandparents and exposure to toxic foods after mainly clean diet?
- The LFF approach to healing common childhood ailments?
- What to do about 5 year old who won't eat fruits/veggies?
- Getting natural cycle back after many years on the birth control pill?
- Should I be concerned about B12?
- One year old waking frequently for breast feeding?
- Should I continue vaccinating my 13 month old?
- Is it safe to detox while breast feeding?
- How do we avoid toxic shock when our "clean" child is exposed to toxic foods?
- Should I get my mercury fillings removed while pregnant?
Q: I was hoping you might be able to guide me on what I should be giving Elle, who is now 13-months-old. I understand what is ideal, but since my husband and I are not eating "ideally" then I think we are going to need to compromise with some of Elle's diet. She has always been the kind of baby who thinks she is an adult so she wants to have every single thing that we eat. I have been able to keep a lot of non-ideal foods from her. Elle's typical routine is she likes lots of water (w/stevia) through the day (she loves sweet things), most of her meals are still baby shakes 'cause she loves them so much (usually comprised of spinach, bananas, and avocado), a little fresh veggie juice, snacks on banana, and then dinner is usually eaten with us and concluded with some more shake. The heaviest things she has are raw puddings/shakes that have nuts and fruit in them (and sometime a little agave), white potatoes, and butter on cooked veggies. To make this easy for you, I'm going to write down typical foods we have in our house in a list form and I was wondering if you do have time, maybe you could run through them and put yes or no next to them and help me decide what is okay to compromise with, and maybe some alternatives? All of these things are usually just accompanied by a lot of veggies (like sometimes I will chop up a corn tortilla or a piece of sprouted wheat bread and add it to a veggie-mixture to stuff squash with, or I will add one egg to millet pancake batter or to vegetable fritters, or boxed almond milk to my smoothies). Organic butter Hormone-free cream cheese Hormone-free heavy cream Organic eggs Pastuerized sheep's feta and pecorino romano (and other sheep cheeses) Jarred salsa Boxed almond milk Coconut butter Vinegars Millet puffs Millet flour/whole millet Quinoa Oats Brown/wild rice Buckwheat Sprouted wheat bread Corn tortillas Z bars Lara bars Beans Corn White potatoes Thank you for your help! I appreciate everything you do for us!
A: The diet as described is great! See our bold responses below for a few upgrades you can consider:
- Organic butter
- Hormone-free cream cheese
- Hormone-free heavy cream
- Organic eggs - Just make sure these are really high-quality, free-range, organic eggs. If you can find a local source that you trust, that is the best way to ensure you are getting the best eggs!
- Pastuerized sheep's feta and pecorino romano (and other sheep cheeses) If you can find raw goat/sheep cheese, this would be a good upgrade. The pasteurized cheese isn’t horrible, it just lacks the enzymes that assist in digestion. These enzymes are killed in the pasteurization process so again, it’s not critical, but would be a good upgrade if you can find the raw version of goat/sheep cheese you like. We sell Natalia's favorite brand, Alta Dena, raw cheddar style goat cheese through out online store if you can't find anything local!
- Jarred salsa - You could consider making your own fresh salsa!
- Boxed almond milk - Boxed almond milk is fine as long as it is a high quality brand like “Pacific.” However, if you are feeling ambitious, you could make your own nut milk. This way, you can feel confident about all of the ingredients! Check out our "Homemade Nut Milk" recipe in the Recipe Section.
- Coconut butter - Just make sure it’s organic!
- Millet puffs
- Millet flour/whole millet
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Brown/wild rice
- Buckwheat
- Sprouted wheat bread
- Corn tortillas - These are fine but you can also try the sprouted grain tortillas.
- Z bars
- Lara bars
- Beans
- Corn
- White potatoes - White potatoes are good but an upgrade would be sweet potato – it is just a little higher up on the “alkalinity” scale than white potatoes although both are fine and biochemically superior to grains!
Q: Is it OK to have colonics while pregnant?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: I have 19-month-old daughter who is drinking cow’s milk daily. Should I switch to goat’s milk?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Additional topics covered in this audio include:
- Nut allergies
- Benefits of coconut water
Q: I used formula for the first 5 months of my baby's life. I know now that milk is preferable, but I don't have any of my own. What should I use instead?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Additional topics covered in this audio include:
- How to make baby shakes
- Alternatives to baby shakes
- Introducing solids and the folly of rice cereal
- What to do if your baby is experiencing detox symptoms
- DHA fortified formula (click here for more information on this topic)
Q: Our parents give us a hard time about this lifestyle in front of our daughter and they will not respect our wishes when we are not around (they give her junk food). Also, because our daughter will be exposed to toxic foods eventually, how do we ensure that when this happens she won't get really sick?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: What is the Life Force Families approach to healing common childhood ailments, such as asthma, eczema, and food allergies?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: My 5-year-old has rejected all forms of fruit and vegetables since he was 2 or 3. He has issues about the feel and look of these foods and won't touch them - I also cannot hide anything in sauces, soups or smoothies. My husband will give him anything he asks for-- so as not to create a scene. What are my options?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Other topics covered on this audio include:
- Getting children off addictive foods
- The body’s withdrawal response when addictive foods are removed
Q: I was on the birth control pill for several years. Even after a year of intense cleansing, I have not yet been able to establish a regular cycle. I would love to learn more about detoxing from the pill.
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Additional topics covered on this audio include:
- Women’s ability to get pregnant, even if blood is not accompanying ovulation
- Deciphering when you are ovulating
- Changes in the monthly period when you detoxify your body
Q: If I am choosing a vegan lifestyle for my children, should I be concerned about Vitamin B12? Do you recommend we use supplements for this?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: We have fed on demand and co-slept with our one-year-old from the beginning. At night, he wakes every couple of hours and needs me to nurse him back to sleep. I realize that perhaps we should have taught him to self-settle earlier (we've always held, rocked, or nursed him to sleep) but what are our options now? Also, he seems to like all the solid food we offer him, but has a very small appetite, despite the fact that I've cut down on his daytime milk feeds and I wondered if these two things are connected?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: My son is 16 months old and was due to have his MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella) at 13 months, but I have held off giving it to him so far. In an ideal world I wouldn't give him any vaccinations at all, but, as we will be traveling worldwide with him over the next few years, and also because I want to try for another baby in a few months, the whole decision on whether to vaccinate is starting to feel like a risk assessment exercise--i.e. is the risk of not vaccinating higher or lower than the risk of giving him the jab?! I'm concerned about the possibility of either him catching one of these diseases in some remote part of the world where there isn't the prerequisite health care available or of me being exposed to rubella during pregnancy.
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Additional topics covered in this audio include:
- Vaccinations and public schools
- Flu shots
- Chicken pox vaccines
If you have decided not to vaccinate your child and his/her school is requiring a waiver, click here for a sample letter you can feel free to use. All schools are different, but hopefully this will be a good starting point for you!
Also, we have found a wonderful Pediatrician in New York City who has written many insightful articles and papers on the subject of vaccinations, flu shots, etc. Please see one of his best articles below and check out his website for information on his upcoming speaking engagements and webinars.
http://www.detoxtheworld.com/pdf/parents/Swine_Flu_Article.pdf
Q: My present diet varies from quite good to less than ideal, and I would very much like to transition into the cleaner eating plan of Detox 4 Women. However I am currently breast-feeding and my main worry is that all the old toxins I awaken and release will enter into the breast milk. Do I need to be concerned about this?
A: Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Q: One day, when we do not have as much control over what our daughter is eating, we know she will be exposed to toxic foods. How do we ensure that when this happens she won't get really sick? I know that giving her some cooked foods will help this, but I am still afraid that she will be given something that will really do a number on her, especially when she's really small. If this happens, is it life-threatening? How do we help her feel better?
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Listen to Natalia and Amanda’s conversation on this topic here.
Additional topics covered on this audio include:
- Suggestions for dealing with a spouse who is not on the same page
- Empowering children to make their own educated decisions regarding food
- The importance of exposing children to fruits and vegetables at an early age
- Making vegetables appealing for children
Q: Now that I am pregnant, should I worry about getting my mercury fillings removed?
A: It is not a good idea to have mercury fillings removed during pregnancy. It would be best to find a good holistic dentist to consult with regarding your options.
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