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  • Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

  • By: Thomas Cowan MD
  • Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser
  • Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (473 ratings)

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Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

By: Thomas Cowan MD
Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser
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One doctor’s surprising answer to the epidemic of autoimmunity and chronic disease.

Over the past 50 years, rates of autoimmunity and chronic disease have exploded: Currently, one in two-and-a-half American children has an allergy; one in 11 has asthma; one in 13 has severe food allergies; and one in 36 has autism. While some attribute this rise to increased awareness and diagnosis, Thomas Cowan, MD, argues for a direct causal relationship to a corresponding increase in the number of vaccines American children typically receive - approximately 70 vaccine doses by age 18. The goal of these vaccines is precisely what we’re now seeing in such abundance among our chronically ill children: the provocation of immune response.

Dr. Cowan looks at emerging evidence that certain childhood illnesses are actually protective of disease later in life; examines the role of fever, the gut, and cellular fluid in immune health; argues that vaccination is an ineffective (and harmful) attempt to shortcut a complex immune response; and asserts that the medical establishment has engaged in an authoritarian argument that robs parents of informed consent. His ultimate question, from the point of view of a doctor who has decades of experience treating countless children, is what we are really doing to children when we vaccinate them.

©2018 Thomas Cowan (P)2018 Chelsea Green Publishing
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I love this book!

This book answered so many questions I had. very informative! I can't wait to implement the skills taught, and reread this book time and again!

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Very informative

A great book for anyone considering traditional pediatric care for their children. I am recommending to all my friends and family.

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This is a very worthwhile listen!

No matter whether you know little about this topic or quite a bit, Dr Cowan has a breadth of experience and knowledge that is very different and should be heard.

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Eye opening

Eye opening. Helpful info. Went too deep into the science of cells for my IQ, but other lay-men could skip that chapter.

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Great reframing and explanation of health issues at the source

This book provides a good high level explanation of how to fix issues, not treat them.

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best book on the immune system

This is the best book on learning how the body works and how illnesses should be handled.

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Very informative

I read it on kindle and Audible but had to order the hardback so I could share. The very best wellness information comes from Dr Zach Bush and Dr Cowan

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How do I find a doctor like him?

I wholeheartedly agree with him. I happened to read this the same day when my 18 months daughter got sick for the first time. It gave me courage to stay with her at home and comfort her rather than run to a doctor. And, after two nights like that, she was, of course, fine.
I love this book. I really want to find a pediatrician like Dr Cowan. But not sure if they exist in the country I live in.

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Eye-Opener

I highly recommend reading this eye opener! Thank you Dr. Cowan for your hard work and continued dedication to educating the world.

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Awesome

I love the insight this books shares about living a healthy lifestyle and how to heal from autoimmune disease naturally.

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