Dairy

Please note that this section contains my personal notes from my readings on this topic.

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Numerous Scientific Studies Have Linked Dairy To A Wide Range of Illnesses

Generally, diseases with strong links to cow’s milk:

– Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; pages 68-69

Dairy May Initiate Cancer Growth

Referencing Dr. Campbell of The China Study:

“His studies showed that exposure to toxic chemicals initiated cancer growth. But the cancer remained dormant and wasn’t of issue. However, with the introduction of casein, milk protein, all that changed.”

– Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven (2005) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin; page 67

Let there be no doubt: cow’s milk protein is an exceptionally potent cancer promoter in rats dosed with aflatoxin. The fact that this promotion effect occurs at dietary protein levels (10-20%) commonly used both in rodents and humans makes it especially tantalizing — and provocative.

– The China Study by Dr. Campbell (2006); page 62

Dairy Accelerates Aging

Growth can be equated with aging; slower growth leads to slower aging and longer life. We used to think rapid growth in our children was a beneficial phenomenon… Over the years, however, scientists have noted that animals that grow faster and mature quicker, die younger. Now we find that drinking “growth-promoting” cow’s milk in early childhood may have negative effects. Humans are designed to be raised on human milk in the first few years of life, not cow’s milk. Human milk makes for slower growth.

– From Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; page 85

“Cheese consumption during childhood is a major concern because it takes ten pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese. Besides the bovine growth hormone given to cows, their milk contains estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, prolactin, and other natural cow hormones. Cheese not only is richer in saturated fat, but is a more concentrated source of these hormones. These milk hormones can exert effects on humans. The more you drink or eat dairy, the more hormones you get, and cheese consumption magnifies the negative aspects of cow’s milk. Whether it is the hormonal exposure, the high levels of saturated fat, or the growth-promoting effects, any way you look at it, the vastly successful advertising campaign waged on Americans has given milk and cheese an unearned health food status. Science suggests otherwise, and slower growth and a later maturation are favorable to longer life.”

— Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; page 87

Don’t We Need Dairy For Strong Bones?

On the contrary! Click on Osteoporosis to read why dairy is not the best food for strong bones.

Okay, I’m Convinced That I Should Avoid Dairy. But, Is It Really Healthier For My Toddler To Avoid Dairy? That’s Not What Most Pediatricians Recommend.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics supports the introduction of whole cow’s milk after one year of age. I do not. Gastroesophageal reflux, iron deficiency, and calcium and sodium excess may be created by feeding cow’s milk to our infants and toddlers…. in addition, the continued intake of DHA from breast feeding is important.”

-–Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; page 114

Turns out, Dr. Fuhrman’s dietary recommendations are consistent with those of Dr. Campbell:

Iron Deficiency
“It is better if young children are weaned from the breast onto a diet of mostly real food. Many of today’s children utilize cow’s milk as their leading source of calories. That is why milk is the most common cause of iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children. Milk is deficient in iron, and it can also bind with the iron that is found in other foods, preventing iron absorption. The inflammatory reaction against milk that often occurs in infants and toddlers can also cause microscopic bleeding in their digestive tracts, leading to blood loss and anemia. Human breast milk is perfectly designed for little humans. Cow’s milk is perfectly designed for the baby cow. “

– Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; page 70

Most Children and Adults Are Lactose-Intolerant
“Cow’s milk protein is the leading cause of food allergies in children. Also, many children are lactose-intolerant. Seventy percent of blacks, and 90% of Asians, and 50% of Hispanics do not digest milk sugars well.”

– Disease-Proof Your Child (2005) by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.; page 67

“Mammals need the enzyme lactase to digest lactose (the sugar found in dairy). However, between the ages of eighteen months and four years, we lose 90 to 95 percent of this enzyme. So basically, we are alllactose-intolerant for the most part… A colicky baby is not happy or fun to be around. Imagine giving your baby a bottle full of giraffe milk and the physical distress it would likely cause her. Why on earth would cows’ milk be any different? Just because we have been doing it for years? Or becuase your doctor said it was okay? Or because you “turned out fine” and you drank it? Get your head out of your ass and use some common sense, please, for the sake of your child. If you do, you’ll spend less time at the pediatrician dealing with colic, ear infections, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. And your child won’t grow up to be an insolent teenager with acne-prone skin, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, and anxiety, all of which can be attributed to dairy. If you keep your head up your ass, your kid is more likely to suffer from allergies. Milk is the leading cause of allergies in children. Our bodies want nothing to do with dairy.”

– Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven (2005) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin; pages 69-70

Dairy / Animal Protein Contain Environmental Toxins

Records from the Food and Drug Administration show that “virtually 100% of the cheese products produced and sold in the United States has detectable pesticide resides.”

– Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven (2005) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin; page 78

Click on Pesticides in Animal Protein to read more.

Related Content:

• As a mom, what I learned from The China Study that I wish I had known sooner
• Osteoporosis
• Need Help Minimizing Dairy? This Is Meant To Help
• The China Study by Dr. Campbell
• Disease-Proof Your Child by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
• Children: Avoid Milk, Cheese and Wheat
• How to Eat?

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The information contained throughout this blog / website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician / physician.