Older Fathers and Birth Defects
October 20th, 2006
Men are physically able to father a child much later than women can normally conceive. But, the risks increase with the age of the father.
It has long been known that older women have a higher chance of giving birth to a baby with Down Syndrome. This occurs in less than 1 in 1,000 women under 30, 1 in 400 at 35, and 1 in 6 by age 50.
Researchers now say that the same can be said for older fathers. Compared to fathers between 20 and 29, the incidence of Down Syndrome increased by 15 percent in men over 35, 30 to 40 percent in men over 40, and 300 percent higher in men over 50.
Older men also have a higher risk of fathering children with Achondroplastic Dwarfism, Marfan Syndrome, or Myositis Ossificans.
Birds, Butterflies and Caesareans
October 18th, 2006
Imagine a bird hatching from its egg. The process involves an incredible stuggle for life. The human reaction is to help crack the egg and/or pull away some of the shell. Helping with the hatching process almost always results in the death of the baby bird. The same is true for a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. The process of change, from a fetus to a live baby Read the rest of this entry »
All That We Need
October 16th, 2006
The world began as a perfect place, and we were given all that we need. Even though the world is no longer a perfect place, who’s to say that we don’t still have all that we need. Here are just a few examples of “medicines” found in nature.
- Aspirin was one of the greatest discoveries ever, but it was found in the bark and leaves of the willow tree.
- Cranberry juice will prevent a urinary tract infection.
- Apple cider vinegar lowers blood pressure and takes away the pain and restriction of movement caused by arthritis.
- Eating turkey will put an insomniac right to sleep.
- Garlic will lower the bad cholesterol.
When there is a choice, the natural way seems best.
~ Natural remedies do affect the body and can be strong “medicine.” Using two at once can result in each cancelling out the other or in getting too much of a good thing.
