A recent outbreak of a rare neurological disease at a Minnesota pork processing plant brings to light several major health concerns: safety in the workplace, the increase in autoimmune diseases, and the dangers of vaccines. The article below discusses how the State of Minnesota Health Department is concerned that exposure to raw pork may be linked to the development of an autoimmune disease called CIPD in an unusually high number of workers at the facility. A form of CIPD has also been identified as a proven risk associated with the swine flu vaccine administered to about 43 million Americans in 1976.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system fails to operate properly and it attacks healthy tissue instead of infectious agents, as it is designed to. More and more research is pointing to environmental issues as one of the primary causes of autoimmune diseases. This story bears watching to see what unfolds as the investigation continues. Future discoveries may continue to prove that there are many factors in the places we live and work that are potentially toxic to our bodies. This reinforces the fact that the best thing any of us can do to ensure our wellness is to make healthy lifestyle choices that strengthen and bolster our immune system so that it can successfully defend us against disease. For more about the immune system see the OAW Immune System Calculator at: http://www.glyconutrients-center.org/immune-calculator.php
The Question at Austin Pork Plant: Why?
By Jon Tevlin, Josephine Marcotty and Matthew McKinney / StarTribune startribune.com
The wages and overtime Susan Kruse made working for 15 years for Quality Pork Processors helped her support her son, Travis, a ninth-grader. She can hear the evening shift-change whistle from inside the small house she's renovating a block away from the plant.
But last December, Kruse, 36, started having cramps in her legs, followed by muscle stiffness, soreness and pain that's left her unable to work and forces her to use a walker to get around.
Kruse was among the first of the 11 employees at the Austin plant to be diagnosed with a rare disease called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which typically strikes only two out of every 100,000 people.
"It started with a charley horse in my calf that wouldn't go away," Kruse said in an interview at her home Tuesday night. "Then my hands and feet got sore and cold and numb. I had perfect health before."She can't do a lot of the things she used to," Travis Kruse said. "Before, she could lift heavy boxes and stuff, but now she gets tired after she walks a little."
Plant owner Kelly Wadding said Tuesday that investigators told him they probably won't know "for some time" what caused the illnesses.
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Health, which disclosed the illnesses Monday, are conducting the investigation. Health Department staffers arrived in Austin on Tuesday. Another team is researching the disease.
"We're trying to get a sense of whether the incidence has changed in recent years," said Ruth Lynfield, the state's epidemiologist, adding that there could be clusters of cases elsewhere in the country that have not been recognized.
The investigation is expected to take months.
Connecting the dots
The Austin cases were connected because of a fortunate confluence of events, Lynfield said. Occupational health nurses at the plant were the first to recognize that they were seeing an unusual number of people with odd neurological symptoms. They began calling doctors in the area, asking if they knew what might be causing them.
They very quickly connected with doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester who happen to be among the nation's experts in CIDP, she said.
Kruse spent Tuesday at Mayo completing another battery of tests. Every other week, she spends five hours receiving an intravenous drug that doctors hope will curtail her symptoms, which include muscle weakness, pain and tingling sensations.
Though she's taking online accounting classes, doctors have told Kruse she may never work again. Her disability insurance payments recently ended, and she's living on Social Security.
Kruse had been puzzled about the illness until last week, when someone from the Health Department called her and asked questions. Then she ran into a co-worker at Mayo who had the same illness.
But it wasn't until Monday's Health Department news conference acknowledging that 11 workers were ill that she realized the link to her job.
The air compressor angle
Kruse worked in the "day kill area," where her job was to carve meat out of the back of butchered pigs' heads with a small knife. Her work area was next to the place where compressed-air hoses were used to remove brain material.
The cause of CIDP is unknown and could include any number of factors, including infectious microbes, toxins or something from the pigs that triggers the body's immune system to attack healthy tissue, according to experts.
CIDP is the chronic form of another disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, which develops much more rapidly and has a number of known triggers. It first received public attention in 1976 when linked to the swine flu vaccine.
It does not appear to be spread by person-to-person contact, Lynfield said.
Health officials were concerned enough about exposure to raw pig meat to recommend that the plant shut down the air compressor system used to extract brain tissue from the skulls.
Symptoms first emerged around the same time the plant began using the high-powered air system. Some health experts think exposure to blood and pulverized tissue might have caused the autoimmune response.
But the compressed-air system almost certainly is not the problem, said mechanical engineer Frank Moskowitz, a compressed-air expert based in Phoenix. "Compressed air itself absolutely cannot introduce anything bad," he said. He said pressurization kills any living organism in the air.
Air systems have made workers ill in the past because they unintentionally drew in carbon monoxide from a truck idling near the intake ports for the compressed air, Moskowitz said. But that wouldn't cause the serious illnesses seen at the food plant.
Using compressed air is fairly common in the food industry, said Frank Busta, the director emeritus of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense at the University of Minnesota. The technology is used to inflate milk cartons, move food powders through a plant and make bread.
'Vital to our economy'
In Austin, a city of 23,500 where bronze hogs grace the entrance of the Spam Museum and hog farms and smokestacks of processing plants dominate the landscape, many expressed sympathy for those who are ill but remained confident that the industry that powers the town will not be affected.
At the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Forstner, executive director, underscored the importance of the hog industry in Austin, where Hormel and Quality Pork Processors employ about 3,600 people.
"There are lot of people on their payrolls," Forstner said. "That facility is vital to our economy. Everybody has to be cautious, but we also have to find out what it is without overreacting."
Kruse said she liked her job and is sorry she can no longer do it.
"It's depressing," she said of her increased weakness and decreased mobility -- and of her uncertain future. "I hope that my arms aren't so weak that I can't at least get a desk job."
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22105971/
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Doctors on Doctors: Be Careful Who You Trust
Is it safe to put your health and wellness into the hands of American doctors and hospitals? The following article summarizes the results of a study sponsored by Harvard Medical School that was just released several days ago. The numbers speak for themselves, and the findings are alarming. Mind you, this does not represent all physicians, as there are many fine men and women in the medical profession. But it certainly is damning information for the conventional medical field as a whole.
If you ever needed any more evidence to indicate that there is a health care crisis in this country, its all here: incompetence, deception, and a dire lack of personal and professional integrity. I wish I were referring to used car salesmen, but unfortunately these are the confessions of medical doctors. Pursuing wellness has its own rewards, and it appears we can add a new one to the list: avoiding having to consult with a physician or spend time in a hospital.
Half of doctors mum about medical mistakes
Survey: Physicians believe errors should be reported, but don't always do so
If you ever needed any more evidence to indicate that there is a health care crisis in this country, its all here: incompetence, deception, and a dire lack of personal and professional integrity. I wish I were referring to used car salesmen, but unfortunately these are the confessions of medical doctors. Pursuing wellness has its own rewards, and it appears we can add a new one to the list: avoiding having to consult with a physician or spend time in a hospital.
Half of doctors mum about medical mistakes
Survey: Physicians believe errors should be reported, but don't always do so
WASHINGTON - Nearly half of all U.S. doctors fail to report incompetent or unethical colleagues, even though they agree that such mistakes should be reported, researchers said on Monday.
They found that 46 percent of physicians surveyed admitted they knew of a serious medical error that had been made but did not tell authorities about it.
"There is a measurable disconnect between what physicians say they think is the right thing to do and what they actually do," said Eric Campbell of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, who led the survey.
Doctors are also surprisingly willing to order unnecessary - and often expensive - tests such as magnetic resonance imaging or MRI scans. Just 25 percent said they were looking out to ensure they did not unintentionally treat someone differently because of their sex or race, the survey found.
In 2000, the U.S. Institute of Medicine reported that up to 98,000 people die every year because of medical errors in hospitals alone.
Campbell and colleagues surveyed more than 1,600 physicians in 2003 and 2004 for their report, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Up to 96 percent of those surveyed said they should report all instances of significant incompetence or medical errors to the hospital clinic or to authorities. The exception was among cardiologists and surgeons, with just about 45 percent agreeing.
And 85 percent of most doctors said they should tell patients or relatives about significant errors.
But this did not translate into practice.
Forty percent of the doctors said they knew of a serious medical error in their hospital group or practice but 31 percent admitted they had done nothing about it at least once.
Doctors also did not always practice what they preached ethically. While 93 percent of doctors said they should provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, only 69 percent actually accepted uninsured patients who cannot pay.
Letting skills slide
While most of the doctors agreed they needed to keep up with changes in the profession and have their competence reviewed, only 31 percent had undergone a competency review in the past three years.
Dr. James Thompson, chief executive officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards, said one problem may be that doctors know there is not much that can be done to help doctors who are struggling to be competent.
"There are very few places where they can send them for remediation," Thompson told a news conference.
And medical boards may not have the resources to punish errant doctors.
"There are restrictions on state medical boards that inhibit their ability to go after physicians aggressively," Thompson said.
"There are state medical boards that don't even have their own teams of investigators," he added. "There are state medical boards that are, quite frankly, underfunded and understaffed."
But he said medical boards cannot act unless someone reports a problem doctor.
"State medical boards only react to complaints - they are not a policing agency," Thompson said.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22083982/
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
A Safer Option to Mammography
Despite what the conventional medical community will tell you, regular mammograms are not in your best interest. In fact yearly mammograms have proven not to be a factor in overall breast cancer prevention. As the following article will show, not only are they not necessary, but they can be extremely harmful due to radiation exposure and other risks.
Finding cancer at the very earliest stage is not necessarily the end-all that conventional medicine promotes. The body develops cancer cells every day and it is supposed that everyone develops very small tumors. In a healthy body (healthy immune system) the body will recognize these cells and small tumors and dispose of them in a natural way. The key is to keep the immune system functioning at healthy levels. However, if we automatically begin drugging and radiating the smallest of these growths, in the long run, we may be doing ourselves more harm than good when, if left alone, the body would take care of the concern on its own.
This piece also presents a diagnostic tool for breast cancer that can serve as an alternative to mammography. It is not usually offered by most practitioners, but as a savvy consumer, you should be aware of it and request it in lieu of exposing yourself to the hazards of mammography. As women become more knowledgeable and proactive regarding health care issues, safer, more effective, and less invasive procedures such as this will become more widely available.
Thermography: A Safer Option for Breast Cancer Detection
by Mary Laredo http://www.NewsTarget.com/022227.html
(NewsTarget) The occurrence of breast cancer has dramatically increased in the past 50 years and the medical establishment encourages the use of annual mammogram screenings as a womans best option for early detection. In fact, for more than 30 years it has been the unquestioned, standard screening device used by the medical community. While mammography may be useful in certain situations, it has many disturbing drawbacks.
With toxic radiation, mammogram testing compresses sensitive breast tissue causing pain and possible tissue damage. To make matters worse, the false negative and false positive rates of mammography are a troubling 30% and 89% respectively.(1) Another concern is that many breast cancers occur below the armpits; however, mammography completely misses this auxiliary region, viewing only the breast tissue compressed between two plates of glass. Considering these drawbacks, breast thermography should be given closer consideration.
Thermography (also called thermology) is a little-known technique for breast cancer detection that has been available since the 1960s. It is non-invasive and non-toxic, using an infrared camera to measure thermal emissions from the entire chest and auxiliary regions. Cancerous tissue develops a blood supply to feed a growing tumor, and the abnormal blood vessel formations generate significantly more heat than the surrounding healthy tissue. The infrared camera detects the differences in heat emitted from abnormal tissue (including malignancies, benign tumors and fibrocystic disease), as compared to normal tissue. There is no physical contact with the patient, who stands several feet away from the camera while a technician takes a series of images.
A second set of images is taken following a cold challenge. The patient places her hands in ice cold water for one minute causing healthy tissue to constrict while the abnormal tumor tissue remains hot. The infrared scanner easily distinguishes the difference, and these images are compared with the first set for confirmation.
Thermography can detect abnormalities before the onset of a malignancy, and as early as ten years before being recognized by other procedures such as manual breast exam, mammography, ultrasound or MRI.(2) This makes it potentially life-saving for women who are unknowingly developing abnormalities, as it can take several years for a cancerous tumor to develop and be detected by mammogram. Its accuracy is also impressive, with false negative and false positive rates at 9% for each.(3) Thermography is also an effective way to establish a baseline for comparison with future scans; therefore, women should begin screening by the age of 25.
Although widely embraced by alternative health care practitioners, thermographys obscurity in the mainstream means that too many women rely on mammograms as their only option. There are several reasons for thermographys lack of support by the conventional medical community. Early thermal scanners were not very sensitive, nor were they well-tested before being used in clinical practice. This resulted in many misdiagnosed cases and its utter dismissal by the medical community. Since then the technology has advanced dramatically and thermography now uses highly sensitive state-of-the-art infrared cameras and sophisticated computers. A wealth of clinical research attests to its high degree of sensitivity and accuracy. In 1982, the FDA approved thermography for breast cancer screening, yet most of the medical establishment is either unaware of it or still associates it with its early false start. Since most women are also uninformed of the technology there is no pressure on the medical community to support it.
This author - who knows from first-hand experience the physical and emotional trauma of mammography as well as the passive and comforting accuracy of thermal scanning - would have been spared from years of radiation exposure with an earlier knowledge of thermography. The importance of education and awareness of this technology cannot be overstated.
When a thermographic report is negative, annual monitoring is essential to note any changes as early as possible. A positive report should be discussed with a health care practitioner as it may be necessary to follow up with another detection method such as mammography or ultrasound to identify the exact location of the abnormality and to determine whether tissue biopsy is needed. If mammography is used to complement the thermal scan, it is important to offset the affects of radiation prior to and following the procedure. Wheat grass juice, green super foods, or brown seaweed such as Modifilan are powerful detoxifiers.
Breast abnormalities and tumors are merely symptoms of imbalances within the bodys internal terrain that need to be identified and corrected. A thoughtful and careful look at diet, exposure to toxins, and lifestyle should be the first line of defense against any disease. This, and regular thermal screenings provide an effective arsenal against breast cancer. An internet search of thermography will locate qualified technicians in your area.
1. Saputo, MD. Len. Overview: Beyond Mammography. From his account of the Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project: Five Year summary Report CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Vol 32, 194-225, Copyright 1982 by American Cancer Society.
2. International Academy of Clinical Thermology, www.iact-org.org
3. http://healthybreasts.info/ Summary from Value and Interest of Dynamic Telethermography in Detection of Breast Cancer, ACTA Thermographica, Vol. 1, Num. 2, 89-96, 1976.
Finding cancer at the very earliest stage is not necessarily the end-all that conventional medicine promotes. The body develops cancer cells every day and it is supposed that everyone develops very small tumors. In a healthy body (healthy immune system) the body will recognize these cells and small tumors and dispose of them in a natural way. The key is to keep the immune system functioning at healthy levels. However, if we automatically begin drugging and radiating the smallest of these growths, in the long run, we may be doing ourselves more harm than good when, if left alone, the body would take care of the concern on its own.
This piece also presents a diagnostic tool for breast cancer that can serve as an alternative to mammography. It is not usually offered by most practitioners, but as a savvy consumer, you should be aware of it and request it in lieu of exposing yourself to the hazards of mammography. As women become more knowledgeable and proactive regarding health care issues, safer, more effective, and less invasive procedures such as this will become more widely available.
Thermography: A Safer Option for Breast Cancer Detection
by Mary Laredo http://www.NewsTarget.com/022227.html
(NewsTarget) The occurrence of breast cancer has dramatically increased in the past 50 years and the medical establishment encourages the use of annual mammogram screenings as a womans best option for early detection. In fact, for more than 30 years it has been the unquestioned, standard screening device used by the medical community. While mammography may be useful in certain situations, it has many disturbing drawbacks.
With toxic radiation, mammogram testing compresses sensitive breast tissue causing pain and possible tissue damage. To make matters worse, the false negative and false positive rates of mammography are a troubling 30% and 89% respectively.(1) Another concern is that many breast cancers occur below the armpits; however, mammography completely misses this auxiliary region, viewing only the breast tissue compressed between two plates of glass. Considering these drawbacks, breast thermography should be given closer consideration.
Thermography (also called thermology) is a little-known technique for breast cancer detection that has been available since the 1960s. It is non-invasive and non-toxic, using an infrared camera to measure thermal emissions from the entire chest and auxiliary regions. Cancerous tissue develops a blood supply to feed a growing tumor, and the abnormal blood vessel formations generate significantly more heat than the surrounding healthy tissue. The infrared camera detects the differences in heat emitted from abnormal tissue (including malignancies, benign tumors and fibrocystic disease), as compared to normal tissue. There is no physical contact with the patient, who stands several feet away from the camera while a technician takes a series of images.
A second set of images is taken following a cold challenge. The patient places her hands in ice cold water for one minute causing healthy tissue to constrict while the abnormal tumor tissue remains hot. The infrared scanner easily distinguishes the difference, and these images are compared with the first set for confirmation.
Thermography can detect abnormalities before the onset of a malignancy, and as early as ten years before being recognized by other procedures such as manual breast exam, mammography, ultrasound or MRI.(2) This makes it potentially life-saving for women who are unknowingly developing abnormalities, as it can take several years for a cancerous tumor to develop and be detected by mammogram. Its accuracy is also impressive, with false negative and false positive rates at 9% for each.(3) Thermography is also an effective way to establish a baseline for comparison with future scans; therefore, women should begin screening by the age of 25.
Although widely embraced by alternative health care practitioners, thermographys obscurity in the mainstream means that too many women rely on mammograms as their only option. There are several reasons for thermographys lack of support by the conventional medical community. Early thermal scanners were not very sensitive, nor were they well-tested before being used in clinical practice. This resulted in many misdiagnosed cases and its utter dismissal by the medical community. Since then the technology has advanced dramatically and thermography now uses highly sensitive state-of-the-art infrared cameras and sophisticated computers. A wealth of clinical research attests to its high degree of sensitivity and accuracy. In 1982, the FDA approved thermography for breast cancer screening, yet most of the medical establishment is either unaware of it or still associates it with its early false start. Since most women are also uninformed of the technology there is no pressure on the medical community to support it.
This author - who knows from first-hand experience the physical and emotional trauma of mammography as well as the passive and comforting accuracy of thermal scanning - would have been spared from years of radiation exposure with an earlier knowledge of thermography. The importance of education and awareness of this technology cannot be overstated.
When a thermographic report is negative, annual monitoring is essential to note any changes as early as possible. A positive report should be discussed with a health care practitioner as it may be necessary to follow up with another detection method such as mammography or ultrasound to identify the exact location of the abnormality and to determine whether tissue biopsy is needed. If mammography is used to complement the thermal scan, it is important to offset the affects of radiation prior to and following the procedure. Wheat grass juice, green super foods, or brown seaweed such as Modifilan are powerful detoxifiers.
Breast abnormalities and tumors are merely symptoms of imbalances within the bodys internal terrain that need to be identified and corrected. A thoughtful and careful look at diet, exposure to toxins, and lifestyle should be the first line of defense against any disease. This, and regular thermal screenings provide an effective arsenal against breast cancer. An internet search of thermography will locate qualified technicians in your area.
1. Saputo, MD. Len. Overview: Beyond Mammography. From his account of the Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project: Five Year summary Report CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Vol 32, 194-225, Copyright 1982 by American Cancer Society.
2. International Academy of Clinical Thermology, www.iact-org.org
3. http://healthybreasts.info/ Summary from Value and Interest of Dynamic Telethermography in Detection of Breast Cancer, ACTA Thermographica, Vol. 1, Num. 2, 89-96, 1976.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Avoiding Common Food Allergens During The Holidays
Its the time of year again when many of us will be entertaining and serving our favorite dishes and goodies. If cooking for folks with food allergies, the stakes can be quite high as far as determining what we are and are not putting on the table. Some people can have dangerous allergic reactions to common foods such as eggs, peanuts, or shellfish. The last thing you want to do at your holiday gala is unknowingly expose a guest to a hidden allergen.
The tips in the following article are very helpful at identifying likely sources, both obvious and hidden, of some of the most common allergens. In addition, some excellent suggestions are given for ways to change recipes by using substitutions that do not include allergens. Use this overview as an aide to preparing healthy, delicious meals that will keep your friends and family coming back for more.
Note: I highly suggest not using or substituting with soy milk or unfermented soy when putting together your favorite recipe. Not only is it high on the list of common allergens for many people, but soy can also mimic hormones in the body. When using pre-packaged foods be sure to read the ingredient list thoroughly, as some form of soy is found in just about everything. Fermented soy used as a condiment is the exception, and actually recommended since many who are allergic to soy can consume fermented soy without concern.
Guide to Food Allergies and Special Eating Needs
By EatingWell, EatingWell.com
Following the guide below can help you prepare a meal for someone with food allergies or other special eating needs. Hidden sources are not as elusive as they were before it became mandatory to list, in plain language, ingredients derived from the "Big Eight" allergens. But you still need to read labels. We have simplified that job by identifying some foods in which these risky ingredients are common.
We also offer ways to modify favorite dishes so all can enjoy them. Note: The information in this chart is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Since allergies and intolerances are quite variable, its best to ask your guests about their specific restrictions before you start planning a dinner menu.
The tips in the following article are very helpful at identifying likely sources, both obvious and hidden, of some of the most common allergens. In addition, some excellent suggestions are given for ways to change recipes by using substitutions that do not include allergens. Use this overview as an aide to preparing healthy, delicious meals that will keep your friends and family coming back for more.
Note: I highly suggest not using or substituting with soy milk or unfermented soy when putting together your favorite recipe. Not only is it high on the list of common allergens for many people, but soy can also mimic hormones in the body. When using pre-packaged foods be sure to read the ingredient list thoroughly, as some form of soy is found in just about everything. Fermented soy used as a condiment is the exception, and actually recommended since many who are allergic to soy can consume fermented soy without concern.
Guide to Food Allergies and Special Eating Needs
By EatingWell, EatingWell.com
Following the guide below can help you prepare a meal for someone with food allergies or other special eating needs. Hidden sources are not as elusive as they were before it became mandatory to list, in plain language, ingredients derived from the "Big Eight" allergens. But you still need to read labels. We have simplified that job by identifying some foods in which these risky ingredients are common.
We also offer ways to modify favorite dishes so all can enjoy them. Note: The information in this chart is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Since allergies and intolerances are quite variable, its best to ask your guests about their specific restrictions before you start planning a dinner menu.
| The Big Eight | Foods to Avoid | Common Hidden Sources | Delicious Swaps and Recipes |
Milk Also relevant to: | Cows milk and all food products including butter, buttermilk, cheese, cream cheese, cream, half and half, ice cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, pudding, sour cream (made from it.) Plus, many (but not all) people who are allergic to cows milk are sensitive to proteins in goats milk and sheeps milk too. | Deli meats and hot dogs, veggie burgers, sorbet, canned tuna, chocolate, nondairy creamers, commercial breads and rolls, salad dressings and mayonnaise. | * Substitute an equal amount of rice milk, soymilk or almond milk in recipes. |
Egg Also relevant to: | Eggs. Note: Some people are so sensitive to egg proteins that cooking fumes can stoke an allergic reaction. | Ice creams, egg substitutes, pastas, candies, hot dogs, meatballs, breads, rolls and other baked goods, mayonnaise, meringues, marshmallows, nougat and marzipan. | * Sub mashed avocado, hummus or tapenade for mayo on sandwiches. |
| Peanut | Peanut butter, mixed nuts, beer nuts, peanut oil. Note: Experts often caution those with peanut allergies to avoid tree nuts, due to cross-contamination risks. Plus, about one-third of those with an allergy to peanuts (which are legumes like beans) have or will develop an allergy to one or more true nuts, which grow on trees. | Sauces used in ethnic(Asian, African and Mexican) meals (e.g., mole), candy, chocolate, sunflower seeds and nut butters (which often are processed on shared equipment, so read labels to find ones that keep peanuts separate), some natural and artificial flavors and many other foods (i.e., read labels of all processed foods). | * Dip apples in a little honey instead of peanut butter. |
| Tree Nuts | Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, and more. Note: Experts often caution those with tree nut allergies to avoid peanuts too. (See explanation above.) | Cereals, chocolate, candies, marzipan, nougat, mortadella, pesto and some natural and artificial flavors (i.e., read labels of all processed foods). | * Mix your own nut-free trail mix with a variety of favorite cereals, raisins and banana chips. |
Fish Also relevant to: * vegans | Fish including tuna, salmon, catfish, and more. Note: Experts often caution those allergic to fish to be aware of cross-contamination risks of eating shellfish and other seafood. | Caesar salad dressings (many contain anchovy paste), Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, caponata, imitation crab meat (a.k.a., surimi). | * Blend olives and sun-dried tomatoes into cream cheese as a substitute for smoked salmon on a bagel. |
Shellfish Also relevant to: * vegans | Shrimp, crab, lobster, crawfish, and more. Note: Experts often caution those allergic to fish to be aware of cross-contamination risks of eating fish and other seafood. | Fish stocks, flavorings (anything labeled "natural and/or artificial flavorings" may contain fish by-products). | * Try risotto cakes instead of crab cakes. (Rice and Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans recipe) |
| Soy | Soymilk, tofu, tempeh, edamame, soybeans, soy protein isolate, soy sauce, soy nuts, TVP or textured vegetable protein (defatted soy flour), tamari, miso. | Tuna, deli meats, hot dogs, vegetable broth, vegetable starch, textured vegetable protein, cereals, infant formulas, sauces, soups, many vegetarian products. | * Make a stir-fry with seitan (wheat gluten) or chicken, plus veggies, ginger and garlic (skip the soy sauce!). |
Wheat Also relevant to: * people with celiac disease | Wheat-based pastas, cereals, breads, bran; wheat germ, wheat berries, semolina (a type of wheat used to make pasta), kamut (used in cereals, crackers and pasta), bulgur, seitan. | Ice creams, bouillon cubes, potato chips, deli meats, French fries, soy sauce, many processed snacks (too many to list), breadcrumbs, couscous, spelt, hot dogs. | * Experiment with different pastas, including those made from corn, brown rice and quinoa. (Quinoa with Latin Flavors recipe) |
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Rise of Obesity in America - Why America Is Sick!
The information on the map below speaks for itself. Either we take the time to get healthy or we will take the time to be sick. The map indicates a very unhealthy America.
Now is the time to begin a new chapter in your life--that of health and wellness. No one has to be a statistic.
Don't wait until January, 2008--that is called procrastination which is why most people are sick to begin with. Choose health today! To help you achieve your health goals I have written a comprehensive e-book that will take you through the steps that will help you to reach each goal. This is the same health plan that OAW clients use to get healthy and now you can, too, from the comfort of your own home.
Learn how to--eat to live--rather than--live to eat. There is a huge difference!
Get your copy today. Optimum Health Strategies...Doing What Works!
Now is the time to begin a new chapter in your life--that of health and wellness. No one has to be a statistic.
Don't wait until January, 2008--that is called procrastination which is why most people are sick to begin with. Choose health today! To help you achieve your health goals I have written a comprehensive e-book that will take you through the steps that will help you to reach each goal. This is the same health plan that OAW clients use to get healthy and now you can, too, from the comfort of your own home.
Learn how to--eat to live--rather than--live to eat. There is a huge difference!
Get your copy today. Optimum Health Strategies...Doing What Works!
Beating Colds & Flu: The Natural Way
Because I am constantly asked about natural remedies for the flu and colds that will not load the body up with harmful chemicals and toxic excipients but yet allow the body to heal safely and naturally, I put together an extensive ten page cold and flu article that provides suggestions, remedies and supplementation that will help the body to heal naturally.
It has been calculated that the average American gets two to four colds every year and has at least a 20-30 percent chance of getting the flu; these numbers are especially higher for women, especially those who are around young children. Keeping your body strong and healthy enhances your chances of getting through the cough-and-sniffle season untouched. But since no one is totally immune, it's best to always be prepared by practicing prevention and having a plan to minimize the misery should a virus come into play.
It is possible to effectively ease the pain and discomfort of colds and flu, naturally.
The time to treat a cold/flu is when you do not have it!
Prevention is always easier than cure.
The common cold is caused by any one of 200 different viruses. After infection occurs, symptoms range from sore throat, runny nose, nasal and chest congestion, watery eyes to a hacking cough, pressure headache, and fever. Recurrent colds (constantly suffering) may indicate a lowered immune function possibly caused by too much stress, unhealthy diet, not enough sleep or possibly a more serious health concern. These are some of the reasons that we see more and more colds/flu during the often hectic holiday season that runs from November through February.
Of course we all realize that colds and flu are highly contagious. Coughing, sneezing or hand to hand contact will easily pass the virus around. The virus can live for several hours on everyday surfaces such as door knobs, shopping baskets, toys, computer keyboards, cell phones, TV remotes and telephone receivers, etc.
The purpose of my ten-page article, Beating Colds & Flu: The Natural Way is to educate about effective natural offenses and defenses that can be implemented before and during cold and flu season.
When implementing the preventative measures that I outline, chances of contracting cold and flu become minimal. I have found through clinical practice that the faster a person implements preventative measures, the better the chance of escaping an episode with the flu and/or cold.
By following the suggestions in Beating Colds & Flu: The Natural Way, you will be educating yourself on how to prepare, prevent and treat colds and flu, in a safe, natural manner--all from the comfort of your own home.
You can get your FREE copy here.
One more thing...
Should you find yourself battling a cold and/or the flu, besides implementing the suggestions in my aritlce, please, please stay home, forego all activities for a while and give your body the time and rest that it needs to heal and rejuvenate. Your body will thank you and so will the people who are around you everyday!
It has been calculated that the average American gets two to four colds every year and has at least a 20-30 percent chance of getting the flu; these numbers are especially higher for women, especially those who are around young children. Keeping your body strong and healthy enhances your chances of getting through the cough-and-sniffle season untouched. But since no one is totally immune, it's best to always be prepared by practicing prevention and having a plan to minimize the misery should a virus come into play.
It is possible to effectively ease the pain and discomfort of colds and flu, naturally.
The time to treat a cold/flu is when you do not have it!
Prevention is always easier than cure.
The common cold is caused by any one of 200 different viruses. After infection occurs, symptoms range from sore throat, runny nose, nasal and chest congestion, watery eyes to a hacking cough, pressure headache, and fever. Recurrent colds (constantly suffering) may indicate a lowered immune function possibly caused by too much stress, unhealthy diet, not enough sleep or possibly a more serious health concern. These are some of the reasons that we see more and more colds/flu during the often hectic holiday season that runs from November through February.
Of course we all realize that colds and flu are highly contagious. Coughing, sneezing or hand to hand contact will easily pass the virus around. The virus can live for several hours on everyday surfaces such as door knobs, shopping baskets, toys, computer keyboards, cell phones, TV remotes and telephone receivers, etc.
The purpose of my ten-page article, Beating Colds & Flu: The Natural Way is to educate about effective natural offenses and defenses that can be implemented before and during cold and flu season.
When implementing the preventative measures that I outline, chances of contracting cold and flu become minimal. I have found through clinical practice that the faster a person implements preventative measures, the better the chance of escaping an episode with the flu and/or cold.
By following the suggestions in Beating Colds & Flu: The Natural Way, you will be educating yourself on how to prepare, prevent and treat colds and flu, in a safe, natural manner--all from the comfort of your own home.
You can get your FREE copy here.
One more thing...
Should you find yourself battling a cold and/or the flu, besides implementing the suggestions in my aritlce, please, please stay home, forego all activities for a while and give your body the time and rest that it needs to heal and rejuvenate. Your body will thank you and so will the people who are around you everyday!
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Many Benefits of Iodine in the Body
Radio Liberty host Dr. Stanley Monteith. interviews Dr. Jorge Flechas about the importance of iodine in its relationship to the endocrine system, PCOS, cancer, senility, breast cancer, thyroid disease, ADD, IQ, ovarrian cysts and infertility.
Interview with Dr. Jorge Flechas - Benefits of Iodine
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Iodine has now been taken out of bread and milk and half has been taken out of salt. We are told to eliminate salt at any hint of high blood pressure. Iodine has been replaced by bromide for all commercial bread making. We are told not to consume fish (another source of iodine) because of mercury contamination.
Bromide is a very toxic substance. Bromo-seltzer, in the 1920's, was used for headaches or hangovers. Many of the people using bromo-seltzer were getting pyschotic. Between1920 and 1960 over 20% of people admitted to American pyschiatric hospitals were admitted for psychosis secondary to consuming bromo-seltzer.
Mountain Dew contains brominated vegetable oil. Bromide supresses the central nervous system. Also, more caffeine in Mountain Dew than in Coke! Also, Fresca and Gatorade products that contain citric acid. Almost all soft drink dispensing machines in schools contain Montain Dew. Many kids are drinking from 9-10 Mountain Dew drinks per day!
If we took most kids off off of just soda, most would naturally lose between 10 and 20 pounds in one year.
When bromide is placed into liquid oil such as olive oil it will turn it into a solid oil. Possibly a reason that so many children have problems getting weight to come off and stay off.
We are now selling brominated flour. In 2000, Brazil out-lawed the use of bromide in any type of flour.
Bromide comes out of the Dead Sea and is used to spray strawberries and other types of fruit to kill the bugs. California was thinking about allowing companies to begin spraying fruits and vegetables with fluoride in order to get rid of fluoride that has been stored up.
Go to Wal-Mart and look at reverse osmosis and distilled water aisles and you will see distilled water with ADDED FLUORIDE for children.
The average American eats 138 mcgs of iodine per day. The body can utilize up to 9-10 mgs per day.
Development of cysts throughout the body -- relationship to iodine.
Thyroid cancer has doubled within the last 10 years.
Iodine helps the body to sweat. Many people have lost the ability to sweat.
Natural source of iodine - We need to teach our population how to become good marine vegetarians, not just vegetarians.
Iodine tends to detoxify the body from bromine and fluoride. Iodine helps to chelate out toxic heavy metals but will not touch the essential metals and minerals that they body needs.
If a person can eat iodized salt with NO REACTION then they can take Luguols or Iodoral.
Interview with Dr. Jorge Flechas - Benefits of Iodine
Standard Player
Iodine has now been taken out of bread and milk and half has been taken out of salt. We are told to eliminate salt at any hint of high blood pressure. Iodine has been replaced by bromide for all commercial bread making. We are told not to consume fish (another source of iodine) because of mercury contamination.
Bromide is a very toxic substance. Bromo-seltzer, in the 1920's, was used for headaches or hangovers. Many of the people using bromo-seltzer were getting pyschotic. Between1920 and 1960 over 20% of people admitted to American pyschiatric hospitals were admitted for psychosis secondary to consuming bromo-seltzer.
Mountain Dew contains brominated vegetable oil. Bromide supresses the central nervous system. Also, more caffeine in Mountain Dew than in Coke! Also, Fresca and Gatorade products that contain citric acid. Almost all soft drink dispensing machines in schools contain Montain Dew. Many kids are drinking from 9-10 Mountain Dew drinks per day!
If we took most kids off off of just soda, most would naturally lose between 10 and 20 pounds in one year.
When bromide is placed into liquid oil such as olive oil it will turn it into a solid oil. Possibly a reason that so many children have problems getting weight to come off and stay off.
We are now selling brominated flour. In 2000, Brazil out-lawed the use of bromide in any type of flour.
Bromide comes out of the Dead Sea and is used to spray strawberries and other types of fruit to kill the bugs. California was thinking about allowing companies to begin spraying fruits and vegetables with fluoride in order to get rid of fluoride that has been stored up.
Go to Wal-Mart and look at reverse osmosis and distilled water aisles and you will see distilled water with ADDED FLUORIDE for children.
The average American eats 138 mcgs of iodine per day. The body can utilize up to 9-10 mgs per day.
Development of cysts throughout the body -- relationship to iodine.
Thyroid cancer has doubled within the last 10 years.
Iodine helps the body to sweat. Many people have lost the ability to sweat.
Natural source of iodine - We need to teach our population how to become good marine vegetarians, not just vegetarians.
Iodine tends to detoxify the body from bromine and fluoride. Iodine helps to chelate out toxic heavy metals but will not touch the essential metals and minerals that they body needs.
If a person can eat iodized salt with NO REACTION then they can take Luguols or Iodoral.
http://www.helpmythyroid.com/ - Dr. Flechas website.
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