Five Reasons Why I’ll Never Get a Flu Shot |

Five Reasons Why I’ll Never Get a Flu Shot |

Great reblog! And 5 of my reasons.

OPEN. YOUR. EYES- The over medicating of our youth

 

It is no secret that I believe the U.S. as a whole is a heavily over medicated nation with a vested interest by Big Corporations and Big Pharma into "sick" care (not health care).  More recently I learned that someone close to me put one of their children on Prozac. Really?? WOW!! The child in question is a SUPER bright child with a sharp intellect and unlimited possibility. Prozac was prescribed by the pediatrician (there's even a discussion to increase-double?- dosage). Why would this pediatrician prescribe this? Because the child "has anxious behavior" ((I did a research paper a few years back about anxiety & whether it was genetic or socialized- nature v. nurture. My conclusion- it was not so much genetic/nature and was primarily due in part because of an anxious parent-primarily the mother- that passed-read socialized- those tendencies on to their children. But I digress))

 

This begged me to revisit the blatant over medication of America's youth and the negative consequence of these "anti-depressants" that flood them. This also asks the questions, why are so many "doctors" and parents so easy to "give the kid a pill?" It would behoove us to think critically about the present circumstances that surround us.  What of these youth 5-10 years from now?  What are we doing to our future generations??

 

SSRIs are dangerous and not to be taken lightly. It would behoove a parent to truly do their research. There is SO MUCH INFORMATION available now if one would take the (very brief) time to look. I pulled the following up in less than 10 minutes.  For the sake of the children, put your thinking caps on.  Do the research. Understand what it is you are popping into your child's mouth.  Understand and own your decisions and the part you play in the grand scheme of things. 

 

OPEN. YOUR. EYES.

 

 

Here's an IMPORTANT WARNING from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health:

(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a689006.html )

 

A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as fluoxetine during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant.

 

You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take fluoxetine or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over 24 years of age. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor if you are unable to seek treatment on your own.

 

 

And from RX list:

(http://www.rxlist.com/prozac-drug.htm )

 

PROZAC
(fluoxetine hydrochloride) Pulvules and Weekly Capsules

WARNING

SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS

Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of PROZAC or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. PROZAC is approved for use in pediatric patients with MDD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and Use in Specific Populations].

When using PROZAC and olanzapine in combination, also refer to Boxed Warning section of the package insert for Symbyax.

 

 

 

Prozac and SSRIs: a Twenty-fifth Anniversary:

http://davidhealy.org/prozac-and-ssris-twenty-fifth-anniversary/

 

 

From Drugwatch:

 

SSRIs and FDA Warnings

 

Suicidal thoughts were well-documented in youths taking Prozac before the FDA stepped in and warned the public of this danger in October 2004. Two years later, the federal agency expanded the safety alert to include patients through age 24.

 

The FDA also issued official warnings in 2006 for an increased risk of PPHN and Serotonin Syndrome in pregnant patients taking SSRIs.

 

PPHN is the condition that often goes undetected during pregnancy and can lead to a baby being born with serious heart and lung difficulties. Serotonin Syndrome occurs when a patient accumulates too much serotonin in the brain — either from overdosing on an SSRI or taking a combination of medicines that boost the serotonin levels beyond what the brain can handle. With this condition, the onset can occur within minutes and be fatal if not treated immediately.

 

In 2007, the FDA began requiring antidepressant manufacturers to update their black-box warnings — the strongest alert before a drug is pulled from the market — to spell out the suicide risk children face during initial treatment.

 

SSRI Side Effects

The unpleasant reality of choosing to take an SSRI is that the patient must be willing to live with certain side effects. Although each SSRI drug works slightly differently on each person because of its chemical makeup and the person's overall health, the class of medications has many side effects in common.

 

(http://www.drugwatch.com/ssri/)

 

And more stories about SSRIs.

http://ssristories.com/

 

And more:

http://www.healyprozac.com/book/introduction.pdf

 

and more from the National Institute of Mental Health:

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/antidepressant-medications-for-children-and-adolescents-information-for-parents-and-caregivers.shtml

 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2006/antidepressant-does-not-reduce-risk-of-relapse-among-patients-with-anorexia-nervosa.shtml

 

 

 

Why is it we don't plant urban gardens?

I was crossing the street the other day in Baltimore, by Johns Hopkins Hospital and I noticed that the city had hired landscapers to rake, cut, leaf blow, plant, mulch, and mow the center median. I wondered to myself, why not plant and cultivate herbs and vegetables instead of grass? Imagine how wonderful that would be?? I know there are a few urban cities that have begun this practice, it's time Bmore do it also! Perhaps then hospitals will provide and add whole foods to their patients instead of the processed, highly GM crap they now offer.... Which segues me into another story..... ((more on that later))