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Excerpts from the Chat Box
Should parents take care not to expose their infants to everyday life too early and especially in the first month? – Stuart Stevenson

The exposure to everyday life is what builds the immune system so exposure is necessary. It is prudent however to avoid things which we know can overwhelm a young infant e.g. Chicken Pox or the Cold Sore virus – Dr Pamela Ross

Vaccine Immunity did not work with Covid. Vaccinated people still became sick – Darwin Smith

It’s because the virus continues to change like flu – Dr Pamela Ross
Have chemicals e.g. plastic residues, pesticides, herbicides had a detrimental effect on the immune system and allergies? – Darwin Smith

This is a developing area of research but these chemicals are being found even in ovaries and embryological tissue so we are even passing these on in utero – Dr Pamela Ross

There is a recent article in New Scientist on research on the health effects of processed foods. Basically, the evidence remains inconclusive. It’s well worth reading to understand how ‘media hype’ has overtaken science. – Fred Dinning

I think what we ought to be concerned with are the ultra-processed foods. They contain very little nutrition and no fibre. They have nothing to offer the good microbes in our gut and therefore bad bacteria will flourish, preventing the good bacteria from reproducing. I suppose we can liken it to weeds overtaking the plants in our garden. - Dr Rose Mary Harley

(In reply to a stated question on inflammation) The gut microbes, by fermentation in the colon: break down the fibre to short-chain fatty acids, one of which is butyric acid which can travel throughout the body, helping to reduce inflammation. – Dr Rose Mary Harley

As a retired virologist, I can say the more we learn and the more one understands, the more WOW there is. I want to assure people that we do have insights into why some vaccines are much more effective than others – a matter brought up by many questioners. – Elizabeth McCruden
Our bodies are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made – Robert Thomson

Spiritual Immunity

Concluding the evening, Moira Robertson presented the ABC of spiritual immunity. Against a background of recognising that there are many forms of attack on our lives, Moira recommended:
Acceptance of the fact that difficulties will arise. We should therefore Build our resources thoughtfully and carefully and Choose our Confidants with care.
In relation to books, a number of authors were recommended. In the Chat Box, George Lind suggested adding the American writer Sheldon Vanauken, and in particular the book ‘A Severe Mercy’.
Residual Questions
Several interesting questions were raised but there was insufficient time to address them. We have transferred them to this forum.

Disclaimer
Please note that none of the responses given should be taken as medical advice applicable to the situation of any individual. Responses to questions simply represent the opinion of the respondent.