Hi. I have to admit that I'm a bit taken aback to start my journey with this group by being challenged on such a personal issue. I don't really want to get into a debate about it, but I will tell you that current World Health Organization, Health Canada, and Toronto Public Health (where I live) guidelines are to nurse children to "2 years and beyond". Here are a couple quick google results that give some of my reasons.
http://www.kellymom
http://www.llli.
I am near completion of a PhD in Clinical Psychology and have no concerns for my child's emotional, psychological or social functioning. He is a well-adjusted, happy, confident toddler.
I have complete respect for women who choose to wean earlier. It's a personal choice. I only mentioned his age because I know he deals physically with exposure to substances differently than a younger baby.
I appreciate that you were only responding out of concern. Thank you for that.
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> Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Releasing Toxins and Nursing?
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> Hi. I'm very new to Kundalini Yoga (1 week) but have already experienced wonderful effects and am dedicated to continuing. I just have a question about whether regular practice literally causes release of toxins stored in the body. I am still breastfeeding my 17 month old and am just a little nervous about whether toxins are being released and then excreted into the milk. If anyone has any thoughts or information about this please let me know.
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