Not Your Typical Anything

The Dangers of Vaccinations

2011-01-05T11:41:00.000-08:00

After my son was diagnosed with autism I did A LOT of research & I am still researching daily. Of course there is a lot of controversy over vaccinations and their link to autism. I am not saying that vaccinations CAUSED Beckett to have autism, but I definitely feel that it played a factor. Generally people have a genetic disposition to autism (as well as many other diseases) that can be triggered by things in their environments. Some of his risk factors include the fact that he was born premature via emergency c-section and had oxygen deprivation from the umbilical cord being wrapped around his neck. Numerous ear infections as an infant caused him to be on round after round of antibiotics which can weaken your immune system making it harder to fight off things like the heavy metals that are present in vaccinations. Did I know all of this prior to having him vaccinated? Of course not! Most parents just do what the doctors and society tell them to do and that used to be me, however this Mommy will now be standing up and speaking out. A couple weeks ago I took both Alyssa & Beckett in for their annual "well visit" with their pediatrician. You should have seen the look I got when I declined the vaccinations. The nurse even proceeded to tell me that since my kids had been in the waiting room that they had been exposed to the flu and it would be in my best interest to give them a flu shot. I still declined- what a terrible mother I am! The very next week I was at my chiropractor's office and came across a pamphlet about all the dangers of vaccinations and I was floored! I had no idea about most of these things and felt compelled to share my findings with other mothers that may be wary about giving their kids vaccines.

Here are 18 Reasons to Just Say No to Vaccinations:

To have healthier children. Research reveals that non-vaccinated children are healthier than vaccinated children.
To protect your child from vaccine-caused diseases. Here are some of the conditions linked to vaccinations: autism, asthma, allergies, skin disorders, immune system disorders, neurological disorders, ADD, ADHD, meningitis, dyslexia, hearing & vision problems, pervasive developmental disorder, asperger's syndrome,eczema, encephalitis, convulsions, seizures, Chron's disease, arthritis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and MANY more that would take forever to type all out. It also goes on to say that these conditions are very rare in non-vaccinated children. "Immunization against relatively harmless childhood disesases may be responsible for the dramatic increase in cancer, leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, lupus, & Guillian-Barre syndrome" - Robert Mendelsohn MD
To protect your baby from SIDS. "My suspicion, which is shared by others in my profession, is that the nearly 10,000 SIDS deaths that occur in the U.S. each year are related to one or more of the vaccines that are routinely given to children."-Robert Mendelsohn MD
To protect your baby from being injected with toxic poisons. In addition to live & killed bacteria, viri & their toxins, children are injected with some of the most lethal poisons known: Formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, phenol, borax(ant killer), ethylene glycol (antifreeze), dye, acetone (nail polish remover), latex, MSG, glycerol,polysorbate 80/20, sorbitol, animal cells & tissues that may be contaminated with animal viruses,gelatin, casein, human fetal cells, human viruses & bacterial & viral DNA which may affect the recipient's DNA.
You don't want to play Russian Roulette with your child. No one knows the chances of your child being hurt or killed from a vaccination because only a fraction of children who are hurt are ever reported. Only 2% of vaccine related injuries are ever reported because most medical doctors don't know how to identify a vaccine reaction. They were taught in medical school that vaccines are safe & it is hard to admit that something they did to "help" a patient may have actually caused them harm.
Childhood diseases almost completely disappeared before vaccination. Nearly 90% of the total decline in mortality from scarlet fever, diphtheria, whooping cough & measles occurred between 1860-1965, which was before the introduction of widespread immunizations.
There is no proof the polio vaccine decreased polio. Additionally the polio vaccine is linked to cancer. Due to improper filtering , a monkey virus (SV40) was included in the polio vaccine. SV40 is highly carcinogenic (cancer causing) & is linked to brain tumors, bone cancers, malignant mesothelioma (lung lining cancer) & non- Hodkin's lymphoma. On a personal note, my grandfather received the polio vaccination as a child. He actually contracted polio from the vaccine & it nearly killed him.
I don't want my child to get cancer. Pediatric cancer rates have been rising 1% a year since 1974 and cancer is currently the 2nd leading cause of death in children (after accidents).
I don't want my baby to get incompletely tested drugs. Vaccines are not tested for their ability to cause cancer, mutations or developmental malformations. They are also untested for their affect on a child's reproductive system. Shampoos and cosmetics are tested for carcinogenicity but vaccines are not.
I want my child to have natural immunity. Vaccination is unnatural. Diseases contracted naturally are filtered through the immune system defenses. However, vaccines are introduced into a child's body unnaturally- through direct injection into the bloodstream- giving the vaccine ingredients access to all of the major tissues and organs of the body without the body's normal advantage of a total immune response.
I want my child to be free of autism and learning disorders. After years of denying a link between vaccination and autism, on November 9, 2007 the US government in Court of Federal Claims admitted that vaccines can cause autism. This follows years of thousands of parents reporting their normal, healthy children descended into autism after receiving routine vaccinations. Medical researcher Harris Coulter PhD reports: "Between 15-20% of American school children are considered learning disabled with minimal brain dysfunction directly caused by vaccine damage."
Vaccines interfere with trans-placental immunity. Trans-placental immunity is the protection the fetus receives from the mother before birth. When a little girl is vaccinated she does not develop all the natural immunity she should have. When she becomes pregnant she can not pass on as much protection to her unborn baby. That is why measles now occurs in children less than 1 year old and adults over age 25- ages where it can be fatal. This was unheard of before vaccination, which interferes with the age of occurrence of childhood diseases.
No one knows if vaccine damage can surface years later. There are no adequate studies to determine the long-term effects of vaccines. "Vaccination is a disaster to the immune system. It actually causes a lot of illnesses. We are changing our genetic code through vaccination."- Guylaine Lanctot MD
The flu vaccine has been linked to Alzheimer's disease & dementia. According to Hugh Fudenberg, MD, the world's leading immunogeneticist, if an individual has had 5 consecutive flu shots their chances of getting Alzheimer's disease is 10 times higher.
I want my child to have permanent immunity. Only natural immunity lasts a lifetime and vaccines don't provide natural immunity. Also, when children are permitted to have infectious diseases of childhood they naturally lower their risk of cancer and heart disease later in life.
The vaccines don't work. Outbreaks have occurred in 100% vaccinated populations.
Vaccination dosage isn't personalized. A 5lb premature baby will get the same dosage as a 60lb 6 year old. There is no personalization for weight, health, or any other reason. A single vaccine given to a 6lb newborn is the equivalent of giving an adult 30 vaccinations on the same day.
To promote a natural, drug-free lifestyle. How can we tell our children to avoid drugs when we drug them throughout childhood? Our children are injected with dangerous toxic chemicals that have no benefit and may cause diseases far worse than what they are designed to "prevent". Natural immunity is safer; natural immunity promotes healthier children; and natural immunity lasts forever.

This information was taken directly from a pamphlet entitled "Vaccination 18 Reasons to Just Say No", which sites over 30 references. For specific sources see this link: http://www.korenpublications.com/images/products/00001018.pdf

I am in no way telling you to not vaccinate your children. That is a personal decision, however I want to bring more awareness to the potential dangers involved with routine vaccinations. I urge you to do your research before letting them inject your babies. I sure wish that I had.

Pure Romance Changed My Life

2011-01-04T17:02:00.000-08:00

In June 2007 my life seemed like a disaster. I had recently lost a really great job with corporate America and found myself going through my 2nd pregnancy enslaved to retail hours. On top of having a difficult pregnancy I was also experiencing some pretty serious marital issues. One afternoon I was browsing through a scrap booking website and saw a post from a fellow scrap booker who happened to be a Pure Romance consultant. I checked out the website and even though I had never been to a party or even used any of these products I took a crazy leap of faith and bought a kit.

To be honest, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing at the time, but it sounded like a fun way for me to make some extra money. I certainly didn't have a lot of support either. My husband laughed at the idea of me "selling dildos" and I'm pretty sure that most other people felt the same way. My mother in law didn't approve and even threatened to contact DHR and take my kids away. Despite all the opposition I still managed to get a few parties booked. It only took me doing 3 parties & making more money in one night than I did at my job all week, to walk in and QUIT! Not long after that, our son was born prematurely via emergency c section, which led to my husband and I reconciling. We knew that if our marriage was going to work that we needed to change our lifestyle and get in church. When it came time for us to join the church I was really nervous about how people would react to my new business. I was surprised at how receptive our new pastor was to the idea of Pure Romance. He gave me his blessings and even asked me for a catalog. We live in the heart of the Bible Belt where talking about sex is taboo, but he was very supportive.

Three years after I originally purchased that kit, our then 2.5yr old son was diagnosed with autism. Going through his diagnosis was an emotionally draining experience which required me to take some time off from work. Had I not had Pure Romance there is no way I could have made it through and still had a job. Beckett has therapy 3 times a week and appointments out of town with specialists. I counted a grand total of 10 appointments that we had to go to this month. It has been such a blessing to be able to take him without even thinking twice. No bosses or schedules to work around is amazing !! Having an autistic child has also required us to make more lifestyle changes. Special Diets, supplements, and therapies that insurance won't cover can be very expensive.. With Pure Romance I know that the sky is the limit and I have the potential to make as much money as I want, however the freedom and flexibility it has given me is worth more than any amount of money! I am also happy to say that my marriage is stronger than ever and I have Pure Romance to thank!!

If you think that Pure Romance might fit into your lifestyle let me know! I'd be glad to help you on your new adventure! BrookeRash@pureromance.com

Coochy Rash-Free Shaving Cream Gets Rave Reviews!

2011-01-02T13:37:00.000-08:00

I've been a Pure Romance consultant for almost 4 years now & I can say without a doubt that Coochy is my personal best seller! I get emails, calls, & texts all the time from women that need more Coochy & usually they buy it in bulk. So when I was trying to think of what I could do differently in 2011, "Free Coochy" immediately popped in my head! Everyone loves the stuff, so why not give away as much of it for free as I possibly can?! All you have to do is host a Pure Romance party with me and you could get up to six 8oz bottles of Coochy absolutely free! That's a 1 year supply of Coochy, which would cost you $108 + tax for FREE!

Are you one of the few that has yet to hear about Coochy?!
Here's what customers are saying:

It's the best shave lotion EVER. I've tried no less than 20 different products and none of them come close to Coochy. - Janice J.

I love the fact that when you lather it on, it stays on your legs (or whatever you are shaving) other stuff just slides right off. And it super moisturizing! - April A.

I love coochy for its MANY different uses. It's the only thing I can shave with bc my skin is so sensitive. My boyfriend has been known to use it & I have used it as conditioner numerous times. Coochy is by far the best PR product. - Brittany W.

It's the best to use down here in el paso bc of the dry weather here and my skin stays dry and sensitive and thats the only thing i can use and not have irritation and bumps. also i learned that i can use it as a conditioner for my hair, and works great. its the best stuff i have ever used and will only use coochy. - Amanda A.

Great Moisturizer, Shaving Lotion, and Conditioner! Its a 3 in 1!! I'm hooked!!! Being a mom, having a product that is simple, efficient, and reliable is a major plus!! And to top it all off. . the Pomegranate smells awesome! My husband commented this morning on how good my hair smelled!! ;) - Michelle B.

Are you interested in hosting your own Pure Romance party so you can get FREE COOCHY?

Email me BrookeRash@pureromance.com or

Send me a message on facebook- facebook.com/BrookeRash

Lack of Good Sex = Poor Job Performance

2010-12-09T13:09:00.000-08:00

Can you remember the last time you were out in public dealing with a cashier, clerk, or salesperson that was less than enthusiastic about their job? Maybe they were rude, short, or just unpleasant in general. Have you ever walked away thinking.. "Wow, that person really needs to get laid!!" ?!?

Call me crazy, but when you aren't happy at home (i.e. in the bedroom), it can transfer into other aspects of your life, including work. Then other people have to deal with the negative side effects like irritability, anger, sadness, & insecurity (just to name a few).

Fortunately, that is not the case with one of my best customers, Amanda who recently sent me a wonderful email. Her job is especially important to me because she works at the preschool my 3 year old son attends. I know that he is in good hands with someone that is going to not only meet his needs, but be joyful doing so! There is no chip on her shoulder & you can tell that she is an all-around happy person!! :)

Here is Amanda's email:

I would just like to share with you how much Pure Romance has helped me out. I already had a great relationship with my husband, but I wanted to enhance it with some fun and interesting things, so I tried some Pure Romance products. When I fell in love with the Basic Instinct, I began to feel sexier and more confident. My husband loves what Pure Romance has done for me to make me feel like a sexier woman. I want to thank you for introducing me to these products and I look forward to trying more products and feeling even sexier!!

Amanda

Amanda & her husband, Henry

So in conclusion, a good sex life makes you & the people around you happier!! Or if it's really just a crappy job, you can contact me for more information about becoming a Pure Romance consultant... you are sure to be MUCH happier at your job & in the bedroom!! ;)

Thank you for sharing, Amanda!!

Lubrication 101

2010-11-10T16:35:00.000-08:00

I am shocked at the amount of women that I talk to at my parties that do NOT use a lubricant. After being a Pure Romance consultant for over 3 years I couldn't even fathom the thought of going without a good lubricant. Then, I put myself in my customers shoes by remembering what I knew about sex before I stepped into the world of Pure Romance. My ONLY previous experience with lubrication was with KY Warming Mist and let's just say that night didn't have a very happy ending. Fortunately, Pure Romance has an incredible line of lubricants that are both safe & effective. Why a line of lubricants you ask? If I were to ask 10 women what brand of makeup they used I would probably get 10 various answers. You get my point.

Why do I need to use a lubricant?
There are many reasons why every woman should be using lubrication during intercourse or toy play.

1) It makes for a much more comfortable experience. Most women that have pain during or after intercourse is due to lack of proper lubrication.
2) When you aren't properly lubricated, not only can it be painful, it can also cause damage
to your vaginal tissues. When you tear the vaginal walls, it allows bacteria to harbor and grow. Need I say more?
3) Many women take medications that can interfere with natural lubrication. Some of those
medications include anti depressants, antihistamines, and birth control.
4) Even if you have no issues with self lubricating, when you reach climax your body's natural
response it to shut down. So if you are lucky enough to have a partner that outlasts you, the last few minutes could leave you chaffed.
5) Women require lots of foreplay to become lubricated. A large percentage of the women I encounter tell me that foreplay is almost non existent in their sex lives, so chances are they aren't becoming lubricated either.
6) Stress, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, too much caffeine, not enough exercise & tobacco use are just a few of the many culprits that interfere with a woman's ability to self lubricate. I can't think of one woman I know that doesn't suffer from at least one of those conditions. If you are free from all of those I wanna know what you're taking!! ;)

Every Day Lubes

I like to compare your every day lubricant to your favorite pair of flats. You can wear them everyday, they aren't flashy but they cover your feet. Waterbased lubes like Just Like Me are good for everyday sex. This lubricant has no color or flavor and is designed to be absorbed into your skin. It also has rewetting properties which means when you apply it into the vaginal walls it will absorb and when it's playtime the moisture resurfaces. The best part is that because it feels like your natural secretions he'll have no idea he didn't do it on his own! ;)Unlike many lubes on the market you won't have to keep reapplying more, it doesn't get sticky, and it's perfectly ph balanced, so you won't get an infection.

Playful Lubes

In addition to your comfy everyday shoes, you probably also have a few pairs of heels that you wear on special occasions. You don't vacuum your house in them, but they are fun to have to spice things up a bit. The same goes for fun lubricants. You can get them in a variety of textures & flavors and they each have different functions. If you hate getting carpal tunnel everytime your man wants a handjob then Lickity Stiff will be your new best friend. In addition to providing lubrication, it also includes an arousal property that will help him reach the finale sooner rather than later. Lickity Stiff's creamy texture also makes it ideal for use with male stimulators.
Sensations is another playful lube that warms when you rub it and gets hot when you blow on it. Pick your favorite flavor and he will erupt before you even have to put your mouth on it. ;)

Silicone Lubricants

Pure Pleasure is a silicone based lubricant. It will NOT absorb into your skin, so it is ideal for someone with extreme dryness. It is also great for any water activities or backdoor play. Before you decide to take that adventure, it is absolutely essential that you use a silicone lube. In case you haven't noticed, that is NOT a self lubricating area, which means absolutely NO natural moisture is present. Pure Pleasure will ensure that anything that goes in also comes back out (comfortably). One important thing to know about Pure Pleasure is that it is not compatible with silicone toys. Silicone + Silicone = Toy Meltdown
The good news is that Pure Romance understands the importance of having a waterproof lube to use with your waterproof toys. We now have a silicone based lube that is also compatible with ALL toys. It is called Pure Silk.. And feels just like it's name.

So pick your occasion, favorite lubes, & have fun!!

Do you a have a question I didn't answer?
Email me BrookeRash@pureromance.com and I can help you choose the lubricants that are right for you!
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How did you know your son had autism?

2010-10-11T08:05:00.000-07:00

When it first came to our attention that there was an issue, I must have googled "Does my kid have autism?" or "How do I know if my child is autistic?" a gazillion times. You can read the list of symptoms, signs, & red flags all day long, but until you actually SEE those things in play it is hard to tell. I finally found a video on YouTube that made me realize my son probably had autism. You can take that list of signs and rationalize each one all day long. Obviously it is very difficult for a parent to accept that their child may have a disability. So, here is a video of Beckett that was taken on his 2nd birthday. You can see some head shaking, running in circles, & what appears to be him ignoring his daddy. I hope that this may help any parent out there that is concerned about their baby.

View Beckett's video here: Does my child have autism?

So... what do you do for a living?!?!

2010-10-04T07:17:00.000-07:00

After 3 years of being a Pure Romance consultant I still have a hard time explaining to other people what I do. Sure I have my whole "30second commercial" ready to go, but the words still seem to trip over each other as they roll off my tongue. I never quite know how someone will react to it. I usually get DEAD SILENCE or "really?! no way!! I want to have a party!!!".

I have finally realized that the people that have a negative connotation about my career have most likely never experienced a truly fulfilling sexual relationship. Unfortunately many women have been brought up with negative views on sex. They usually view it as a chore.... You know do the dishes, fold the laundry, have sex with your spouse, scrub the toilets,etc. Last time I checked chores aren't a whole lot of fun.

My job is to help empower women with the tools they need to have truly satisfying relationships both in & outside of the bedroom. I think we can all agree that when things are going well in the bedroom, life is usually good everywhere else!

So it finally came to me, I am an "Intimacy Expert". Sound sophisticated enough you think?

I can help you go from this......

to this...

WHICH would you prefer?!

Why am I starting a blog?

2010-09-25T19:55:00.000-07:00

Turns out my life is anything but typical. Every morning when the whole world is rushing to their boring, day in and day out "jobs", I am doing just about anything I damn well please.

Jealous yet?!

My husband & I are living the All American dream... freedom from corporate America! He has more energy than a 5 yr old on Halloween & runs a popular, local boot camp as a personal trainer.

I am a Pure Romance consultant & intimacy expert. I make my living by providing women with a safe, fun, & comfortable atmosphere to learn how to enhance their sex lives! Still not interested?!

Just when we thought life couldn't get any better, our bubble was busted! We got a huge reality check when our 2 yr old son was diagnosed with autism. Obviously, we were devastated to hear that our adorable son wasn't "typical". What at first seemed like a tragedy, has now turned into a lightbulb moment for us.

We now count our blessings everyday & thank God that he has blessed us beyond measure. We have learned so much about life & God's plan for us through this experience.

So people are constantly asking me for advice about a variety of issues from autism to sex. I thought this might be a creative outlet for me to share with the world some of the new things we are discovering daily. :)