Hi -
We are considering a move up to Vermont from Atlanta in about a year. My husband is planning to retire at that point, and I have the "move card" so to speak!
: I have been researching the Burlington area for about 2 years now, as it really appeals to the holistic/green living that we have moved into over the past three years. Our son, who is 5, is almost recovered from what was diagnosed as severe autism via alternative medicine, homeopathy, therapies, enzymes, etc and by a mom who "never gives up!" He presents more like ADHD now (hyper, etc). He has always been like a "bubble boy" suffering from what I always thought was MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) just from being around perfumes, laundry detergent, cleaning products, etc.
So, for those who live in Vermont, I would love to get some insight. I actually have not been up there yet (very hard to travel in the past years....we are planning a trip in April) but from everything I have read it seems to be a great fit for our family. My understanding is that burlington is very enviromentally aware, doesn't use pesticides in parks/public areas, etc. Neither do the schools. Georgia is so polluted, and everyone uses pesticides/chemlawn. It is so frustrating, being exposed to all the heavy metals and chemicals all the time. We need CLEAN AIR, and I am hoping that Vermont is as clean as I hear. Am I right? I do know that it is COLD there, and that is really our main concern.
: What about that IBM plant in Essex...is it still polluting lake champlain? There really isn't the awareness here in GA unfortunately. We are also looking at vermont b/c of the philosophical vaccine exemptions. We will NEVER do another vaccine, as it is what caused my son's autism (we lost him to full blown autism within a week of receiving 7 shots in one day at 14 months old).
I would love to know about resources too, as I worry about having what we would need there. Does anyone know of good holisitic pediatricians, and classical homeopaths in the area?
How about schools? I have been checking out the Renaissance, Waldorf, and Bellwether schools that seem good. Do you know if they are open to kids that have some special issues and do they currently have kids on the spectrum there? Are they "green?"
How about organic shopping and resources? Is organic food readily available there, and if so, where? We have Whole Foods down here...
In general, what is the mindset of parents up there regarding holisitic living? How many don't vaccinate, and are there issues in schools when you choose this route?
Are there chemlawn and pesticide trucks running around up there a lot, or do people choose other greener routes? Are there companies that do that there, or what do people do?
thanks so much for any info!!!!
valerie :-))))
We are considering a move up to Vermont from Atlanta in about a year. My husband is planning to retire at that point, and I have the "move card" so to speak!
: I have been researching the Burlington area for about 2 years now, as it really appeals to the holistic/green living that we have moved into over the past three years. Our son, who is 5, is almost recovered from what was diagnosed as severe autism via alternative medicine, homeopathy, therapies, enzymes, etc and by a mom who "never gives up!" He presents more like ADHD now (hyper, etc). He has always been like a "bubble boy" suffering from what I always thought was MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) just from being around perfumes, laundry detergent, cleaning products, etc.So, for those who live in Vermont, I would love to get some insight. I actually have not been up there yet (very hard to travel in the past years....we are planning a trip in April) but from everything I have read it seems to be a great fit for our family. My understanding is that burlington is very enviromentally aware, doesn't use pesticides in parks/public areas, etc. Neither do the schools. Georgia is so polluted, and everyone uses pesticides/chemlawn. It is so frustrating, being exposed to all the heavy metals and chemicals all the time. We need CLEAN AIR, and I am hoping that Vermont is as clean as I hear. Am I right? I do know that it is COLD there, and that is really our main concern.
: What about that IBM plant in Essex...is it still polluting lake champlain? There really isn't the awareness here in GA unfortunately. We are also looking at vermont b/c of the philosophical vaccine exemptions. We will NEVER do another vaccine, as it is what caused my son's autism (we lost him to full blown autism within a week of receiving 7 shots in one day at 14 months old).I would love to know about resources too, as I worry about having what we would need there. Does anyone know of good holisitic pediatricians, and classical homeopaths in the area?
How about schools? I have been checking out the Renaissance, Waldorf, and Bellwether schools that seem good. Do you know if they are open to kids that have some special issues and do they currently have kids on the spectrum there? Are they "green?"
How about organic shopping and resources? Is organic food readily available there, and if so, where? We have Whole Foods down here...
In general, what is the mindset of parents up there regarding holisitic living? How many don't vaccinate, and are there issues in schools when you choose this route?
Are there chemlawn and pesticide trucks running around up there a lot, or do people choose other greener routes? Are there companies that do that there, or what do people do?
thanks so much for any info!!!!
valerie :-))))
