Anger & Depression Erode Intimate Relationships

Depression erodes intimate relationships. A depressed person can be withdrawn, needy, or hostile—and give little back.

But there’s another way that depression isolates partners from each other. It chips away at the ability to perceive the others’ thoughts and feelings. It impairs what psychologists call “empathic accuracy” —and that can exacerbate alienation, depression, and the cycle by which they feed each other.

Three Israeli researchers—Reuma Gadassi and Nilly Mor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Eshkol Rafaeli at Bar-Ilan University—wanted to understand better these dynamics in relationships, particularly the role of gender. Their study will be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

The study revealed a surprising dynamic: “It’s called the partner effect,” said Gadassi, a psychology graduate student. She explained: “Women’s depression affects their own accuracy. But it also affected their partner’s accuracy”—in both cases, negatively.

Fifty heterosexual couples—some married, some cohabiting, and together an average of about five years—participated in the study. First, a questionnaire assessed their levels of depression. Then, their interpersonal perceptions were tested both in the lab and in daily life.

In the lab, the couples were videotaped during a 12-minute conversation in which one sought help from the other. Halfway through, they switched roles: the help-requester became the helper. Afterwards, the individuals watched the tapes and wrote about their own thoughts and feelings and their partners’. The reports were assessed for similarities and differences between each person perceptions and the other’s self-descriptions.

In the second portion, the participants made once-a-day diary entries for 21 days, rating a list of negative and positive moods and feelings about the relationship, both their own and their partner’s, on a five-point scale. These entries were also assessed for “empathic accuracy.”

From both tests, the researchers found that the more depressed the woman was, the less accurately she inferred her partner’s feelings. In the daily-life portion, the specificity of depression’s effect to negative (vs. positive) feelings was revealed. Men’s own depression did not affect their empathic accuracy—though that is not to suggest that his blues would have no impact on the relationship, just “a different one,” says Gadassi.

It was in the daily diaries that the most surprising finding emerged: When women were depressed and their sensitivities dulled, their partners also became less empathic. When women are depressed, the relationship suffers more. After all, mutual understanding is the bedrock of intimacy.

The study has important implications, says Gadassi. It tells us “you can’t understand depression without taking account of gender.” The findings should inform treatment. “Bringing only the depressed woman into therapy is not enough,” she says. “You really have to have both partners in the room.”

Source for How depressed women bring relationships down: new study

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Why Has The War On Cancer Failed?

In 1971 President Nixon and Congress declared war on cancer. So what's happened in the 40 years since? After weeding out the hype and filling in the actual statistics, it turns out, not much.

"These summary statistics show that the war on cancer has not gone well," says the article's author, Reynold Spector. "This is in marked contrast to death rates from stroke and cardiovascular disease (adjusted for the age and size of the population), which have fallen by 74 percent and 64 percent, respectively, from 1950 through 2006; and by 60 percent and 52 percent, respectively, from 1975 through 2006 (Kolata 2009a).

Cancer therapy is clearly decades behind."

"Why has "The War on Cancer" Failed so Miserably? The answer is simple.
Cancer is NOT a disease of the tissues! Cancer is a disease of the body
fluids! We are treating the wrong thing! Cancer is acid and acid is the
cause of ALL cancerous conditions!" Dr. Robert O. Young

Sources:

The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry January/February 2010

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Dr. Kevin Patterson on Western Diets and Health

A few readers have pointed me to an interesting NPR interview with the Canadian physician Kevin Patterson (link). He describes his medical work in Afghanistan and the Canadian arctic treating cultures with various degrees of industrialization. He discusses the "epidemiological transition", the idea that cultures experience predictable changes in their health as they go from hunter-gatherer, to agricultural, to industrial. I think he has an uncommonly good perspective on the effects of industrialization on human health, which tends to be true of people who have witnessed the effects of the industrial diet and lifestyle on diverse cultures.

A central concept behind my thinking is that it's possible to benefit simultaneously from both:

• The sanitation, medical technology, safety technology, law enforcement and lower warfare-related mortality that have increased our life expectancy dramatically relative to our distant ancestors.


• The very low incidence of obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and other non-infectious chronic diseases afforded by a diet and lifestyle roughly consistent with our non-industrial heritage.

But it requires discipline, because going with the flow means becoming unhealthy.

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Nitric Oxide for Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction

Does nitric oxide in L-arginine Plus work for Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction?

My answer is absolutely YES! New research from our own research and several other universities are reporting positive benefits of increased nitric oxide production, improved circulation to the extremities having positive effects for ED in as little as 3 weeks.

Here is what I can share with you:

1. Viagra produces Nitric Oxide in the male genitalia and dramatically increases blood flow allowing for erections for a specific amount of time. Bottom-line many erectile dysfunction medications are acidic and therefore come with a long list of negative health effects.
   
2. Many published studies have shown that consuming 5,000mg of L-arginine, triggers cell production of Nitric Oxide in all areas of the body including the reproductive system improving circulation to the male or female genitalia.
   
3. Producing Nitric Oxide through the use of L-arginine has been found to relax and enlarge blood vessels, which allows for greater blood flow to the extremeties. This is similar to a water hose that is no longer kinked allowing water to flow more freely. It works the same way with the blood being circulated throughout out body. When blood is needed in a special area, it flows more freely, allowing for a better sex life.
4. Several of my male clients who are using L-arginine Plus for cardiovascular health are also using it for the purpose of sexual health. They have reported no longer needing to use Viagra.
5. In 1998 three American scientists received the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the role of Nitric Oxide and its health benefits for the cardiovascular and reproductive systems.

If you want to try the pH Miracle L-arginine Plus, go to: http://phmiracleliving.com/p-565-l-arginine-plus.aspx It is the product I formulated for my clients and simply the best on the market.

For best results I recommend my clients to take it twice a day.

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What Are The Benefits of L-Arginine Plus

In 1998 three American scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the role that Nitric Oxide plays in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body. Nitric Oxide (NO) has since been called the “Miracle Molecule”.

Nitric Oxide has been found to relax and enlarge blood vessels, prevent blood clots that cause strokes and heart attacks, regulate blood pressure, reduce stress on the heart, improve circulation and reduce accumulation of acidic plaque from an acidic lifestyle and diet in blood vessels. L-arginine Plus also boosts HGH production, increases lean muscle mass, preserves bone density and supports a healthy sexual performance. You might say that L-arginine Plus is a natural form of Viagra.

Many published studies have proven that L-arginine, a vital amino acid, triggers cell production of Nitric Oxide and that L-citrulline is metabolized in the body and yields more L-arginine, which in turn provides additional Nitric Oxide for longer periods of time - upo to 24 hours. L-citrulline also helps promote healthy energy levels in the body.

L-arginine Plus™ combines L-arginine with L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride, L-Citrulline, Magnesium Chloride, Co-Q 10, Resveratrol, Pomegranate, Grape Seed Extract and other vital nutrients in a breakthrough formulation which assists the body in achieving exceptional cardiovascular health and sexual health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is L-arginine Plus™ less expensive than other Nitric Oxide supplements?

Many suppliers charge what the market will bear. A more current business model, however, is to offer a superior product directly to the consumer at rock bottom prices, thereby increasing sales volume as well as long term customer satisfaction.

What is L-arginine Plus™ ?

L-arginine Plus™ is a blend of the amino acids L-arginine, L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride and L-Citrulline, that cause increase production levels of Nitric Oxide (NO) in the body. The efficacy of L-arginine & L-citrulline in the cardiovascular system have been validated by many scientific clinical studies and L-Ornithine helps to produce human growth hormone.

What are the active ingredients in L-arginine Plus™ ?

Key ingredients include L-arginine, L-ornithine, L-citrulline, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin D3, Magnesium Chloride, Co-Q 10, Resveratrol, Pomegranate, and Grape Seed Extract.

How does L-arginine Plus™ provide anti-aging benefits?

L-arginine Plus supplementation has been shown to encourage the pituitary gland to release human growth hormone (HGH). As the body ages, HGH levels decrease. L-arginine Plus provides anti-aging benefits by boosting natural HGH production in the body with the amino acid L-ornithine.

Are there any age limits for taking L-arginine Plus™?

The L-arginine Plus formula can be used as a nutritional supplement for all ages. The recommended dosages on the bottle are based upon a man or woman who weighs 70 K or 154 lbs. The dosage is adjusted up or down based upon weight not age.

Is L-arginine Plus™ safe to use?

The ingredients in L-arginine Plus have a history of being safe. As with any dietary nutritional supplement, when being treated for a medical condition, always consult with your health care provider regarding the use of L-arginine Plus.

What about the protocols? Are there any special instructions?

L-arginine Plus™ is easy to use and requires no complicated protocols. Just mix one serving with 3 to 4 ounces of alkaline water twice a day (preferably on an empty stomach).

Do you have to take L-arginine Plus™ on an empty stomach to get the benefits?

For maximum benefit, L-arginine Plus™ should be taken on an empty stomach. All benefits are certainly not lost by taking L-arginine Plus™ with foods or beverages, but the maximum benefits may be reduced.

What is the product sweetened with? Can you describe the taste of L-arginine Plus?

Unlike all other L-arginine products our pH Miracle L-arginine Plus contains NO added natural or artificial sweetners. It has zero carbohydrates/sugars and therefore will not cause an increase in dietary acids in the digestive tract, blood or body tissues.

Why Do YOU Need L-arginine Plus?

Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is involved in a number of different functions in the body.

They include:

• wound healing
• helping the kidneys remove waste products from the body
• maintaining immune and hormone function

As a natural dietary nutritional supplement, L-arginine has garnered particular attention for its possible heart benefits. L-arginine has shown to reduce high blood pressure and clear the acidic plaque from arteries.

What Are the Benefits of L-Arginine Plus?

In the body, the amino acid arginine changes into nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a powerful neurotransmitter that helps blood vessels relax and also improves blood and lymphatic circulation.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

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Does L-arginine Lower High Systolic Blood Pressure?

Does L-arginine and nitric oxide nutritional supplementation work for lowering high systolic blood pressure?

Over the last year my clinical research suggests that L-arginine (without all the added sugars) will lower systolic blood pressure, lower pulse rate and lower blood sugars by over 15% with only 2 weeks of usage at my recommended dosage of 20 grams a day.

Here is what I have found from my own clinical research and that of other research scientists:

1. In 1998 three American scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the role Nitric Oxide plays in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body.
2. In 2002 Nitric Oxide (NO) was called the “Miracle Molecule." Nitric Oxide was found to relax and enlarge blood vessels, which allows for greater blood flow or better circulation. This happens when the L-arginine breaks down metabolic and dietary acid crystallizations that build up on the wall of the arteries. This is similar to a clogged drain that is cleared with a chemical compound. As circulation improves the heart has to work less to move blood throughout the body and thereby reducing your body’s blood systolic pressure.
3. Many published studies have proven that L-arginine, an amino acid, triggers cell production of Nitric Oxide and that L-citrulline is metabolized in the body and yields more L-arginine, which in turn provides additional Nitric Oxide for longer periods of time.
4. The production of Nitric Oxide through the use of L-arginine Plus has demonstated efficacy in increasing blood circulation to the extremeties of the body when used in high doses.
   
5. The L-arginine Plus formula is a product that I produced for reducing high pulse rates and high systolic blood pressure. The L-arginine Plus also contains the amino acid L-citrulline. L-citrulline acts like a catalyst when combined with L-arginine and extends the body’s production of nitric oxide from a three hour window to over twenty four hours. That way you can recieve the benefits of lowering your systolic blood pressure and your pulse rate around the clock and not just for three hours.

So What Should You Do Now?

First, if you are serious about really finding the best nitric oxide producing formula, go to http://phmiracleliving.com/p-565-l-arginine-plus.aspx It is free from all carbohydrates/sugars and it contains some very powerful redox or antioxidant ingredients such as, magnesium chloride, Co-Q 10, Resveratrol, pomegranate, and grape seed extract. L-arginine Plus is a product that I recommend to all my clients and the best product for producing nitric oxide without increasing blood sugars, making it the best product for diabetics to ingest.

For best results I recommend people take it at least twice a day and three times a day in chronic symptomologies.

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Did you know

Did you know that Chrysanthemum contains natural healing properties, but only if prepared by a natural therapist, or herbalist. The Chrysanthemum contains properties which can help the heart, at this stage I am not sure if it can lower blood pressure, or help cholesterol levels.
It would seem that the leaves, flowers, and petals if prepared in the correct way can lower fevers, soothes inflammation, dilates the coronary artery disease, increasing the blood flow to the heart. Also for angina,and hypertension.

Free Natural Medicine

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Myth: There is a high degree of scientific certainty in modern medicine

"Medical doctors prescribed drugs of which they know little, for the human body of which they know less, for dis-eases of which they know NOTHING at all" Virchow - We could accurately say, "Half of what physicians do is wrong," or "Less than 20 percent of what physicians do has solid research to support it."

Read the article below from Scientific American which supports this conclusion.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=demand-better-health-care-book

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Japan's nuclear contamination spreads to more U.S. states

Check out the latest CNN News Item on the Japanese Nuclear disaster. Still wondering why the U. S. Government is buying up all of the Potassium Iodide? Make no mistake we are all being exposed to cancer causing "ionizing radiation." Protect yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only way to protect yourself from "ionizing radiation" is to hyper-alkalize the blood and tissues. http://articlesofhealth.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-protect-yourself-from-nuclear.html

Japan's nuclear contamination spreads to more U.S. states
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/28/radiation.us/

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Randy Tobler Show: Welcome

This morning, I had a conversation with Dr. Randy Tobler on his radio show "Vital Signs", on 97.1 FM News Talk in St Louis. Dr. Tobler is an obstetrician-gynecologist with an interest in nutrition, fitness and reproductive endocrinology from a holistic perspective. He asked me to appear on his show after he discovered my blog and found that we have some things in common, including an interest in evolutionary/ancestral health. We talked about the history of the American diet, the health of non-industrial cultures, what fats are healthiest, and the difference between pastured and conventional meat/dairy-- we took a few questions from listeners-- it was fun.

The show is available as a podcast here (3/26 show), although as far as I can tell, you need iTunes to listen to it. My section of the show starts around 8:20.

To everyone who arrived here after hearing me on the air this morning: welcome! Here are a few posts to give you a feel for what I do here at Whole Health Source:

The Coronary Heart Disease Epidemic
US Weight, Lifestyle and Diet Trends, 1970-2007
Butter vs. Margarine Showdown
Preventing and Reversing Tooth Decay
The Kitavans: Wisdom from the Pacific Islands
Potatoes and Human Health, Part I, Part II and Part III
Traditional Preparation Methods Improve Grains' Nutritional Value
Real Food XI: Sourdough Buckwheat Crepes
Glucose Tolerance in Non-industrial Cultures
Tropical Plant Fats: Palm Oil
It's Time to Let Go of the Glycemic Index

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Ionizing Radiation: Not To Worry?

Beginning with Madam Curie, the story of nuclear power and "ionizing radiation" is one where key players have consistently miscalculated or misrepresented the risks of radiation.

The victims from "ionizing radiation" include many of those who worked on the original Manhattan Project, the 200,000 soldiers who were assigned to eye witness our nuclear tests, the residents of the Western US who absorbed the lion's share of fallout from our nuclear testing in Nevada, the thousands of forgotten victims of Three Mile Island or the likely hundreds of thousands of casualties of Chernobyl and now the Japanese reactors which hold about 1,000 times more "ionizing radiation" than the bombs dropped over Hiroshima.(1)

Every day, the jet stream carries pollution from Asian smoke stacks and dust from the Gobi Desert to the West Coast of California, contributing 10 to 60 percent of the total pollution inhaled by Californians, depending on the time of year.

Mercury is probably the second most toxic substance known after plutonium. Half the mercury in the atmosphere over the entire US originates in China. It, too, is 5,000 miles away. A week after a nuclear weapons test in China, radioactive iodine 131 could be detected in the thyroid glands of deer in Colorado, although it could not be detected in the air or in nearby vegetation.(2)

Even properly functioning nuclear plants emit a steady stream of radiation into nearby water and atmosphere, which can be inhaled directly or ingested from soil contact, plants or cows milk. Many studies confirm higher rates of cancers like childhood leukemia, and breast and thyroid cancer among people who live in the same counties as nuclear plants, and among nuclear workers.(3)

The idea that a threshold exists or there is a safe level of radiation for human exposure began unraveling in the 1950s when research showed one pelvic x-ray in a pregnant woman could double the rate of childhood leukemia in an exposed baby.(3) Furthermore, the risk was ten times higher if it occurred in the first three months of pregnancy than near the end. This became the stepping-stone to the understanding that the timing of exposure was even more critical than the dose. The earlier in embryonic development it occurred, the greater the risk.

A new medical concept has emerged, increasingly supported by the latest research, called "fetal origins of disease," that centers on the evidence that a multitude of chronic diseases, including cancer, often have their origins in the first few weeks after conception by environmental insults disturbing normal embryonic development. It is now established medical advice that pregnant women should avoid any exposure to x-rays, medicines or chemicals when not absolutely necessary, no matter how small the dose, especially in the first three months.

Many epidemiologic studies show that extremely low doses of radiation increase the incidence of childhood cancers, low birth-weight babies, premature births, infant mortality, birth defects and even diminished intelligence.(4) Just two abdominal x-rays delivered to a male can slightly increase the chance of his future children developing leukemia.(5) By damaging genetic matter anywhere in a living cell, radiation can accelerate the aging process and diminish the function of any organ. Cells can repair themselves, but the rapidly growing cells in a fetus may divide before repair can occur, negating the body's defense mechanism and replicating the damage.

Comforting statements about the safety of low radiation are not even accurate for adults.(6)Small increases in risk per individual have immense consequences in the aggregate. When low risk is accepted for billions of people, there will still be millions of victims. New research on risks of x-rays illustrate the point.

Radiation from CT coronary scans is considered low, but, statistically, it causes cancer in one of every 270 40-year-old women who receive the scan. Twenty year olds will have double that rate. Annually, 29,000 cancers are caused by the 70 million CT scans done in the US.(7)(8) Common, low-dose dental x-rays more than double the rate of thyroid cancer. Those exposed to repeated dental x-rays have an even higher risk of thyroid cancer.(9)

This could be the latest chapter in that long and tragic story when, once again, we were told by the powers to be "not to worry."

Footnotes:

1. "Fukushima Daiichi reactors contain radiation equal to a thousand Hiroshima bombs," Vancouver Observer, March 14, 2011; Ira Helfand, Robert Alvarez, Ken Bergeron and Peter Bradford (former member of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission), on behalf of Physicians for Social Responsibility.

2. Rosenthal E. Radiation, "Once Free, Can Follow Tricky Path," The New York Times, March 21, 2011.

3. International Commission on Radiological Protection.

4. Bartley K, Metayer C, Selvin S, et al, "Diagnostic X-rays and risk of childhood leukaemia," Int. J. Epidemiol. (2010) 39(6): 1628-1637, first published online October 1, 2010, doi:10.1093/ije/dyq162.

5. Bailey H, Armstrong B, de Klerk N, et al, "Exposure to Diagnostic Radiological Procedures and the Risk of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia," Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, November 2010, 19:2897-2909; Published online first, September 22, 2010.

6. Shuryak I, Sachs R, Brenner D., "Cancer Risks After Radiation Exposure in Middle Age," JNCI J Natl Cancer Inst Volume102, Issue 21, Pp. 1628-1636.

7. Berrington de González A, Mahesh M, Kim K, et al, "Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007," Arch Intern Med, December 14/28, 2009; 169: 2071 - 2077.

8. Smith-Bindman R, Lipson J, Marcus R, et al, "Radiation Dose Associated With Common Computed Tomography Examinations and the Associated Lifetime Attributable Risk of Cancer," Arch Intern Med., 2009; 169(22): 2078-2086.

9. Memon A, Godward S, Williams D, et al, "Dental x-rays and the risk of thyroid cancer: A case-control study," Acta Oncologica, May 2010, Vol. 49, No. 4: 447–453.

Special Note:

Development of nuclear power was halted at the stage of Westinghouse-style fission reactors. We have not really progressed technologically, which means we have regressed. It is because of the blockade against science. "Nuclear power" is not a type of reactor at a given time, but a continuous dynamic of development. The lesson to be drawn is that we all should have developed fourth-generation reactors, and moved into controlled thermonuclear fusion more quickly. Fourth-generation reactors, and HTRs, are inherently safe, which means that when the reaction stops, heat production also stops, in contrast to the boiling water reactors like those in the Japanese power plants. Fusion, in particular laser fusion, would then come into play in some 40 years and supply very cheap energy. Of course, opting for this direction and pursuing our human adventure requires considerable long-term investments. They are impossible under the current financial system, which destroys the economy and is socially unjust, and that's why we have to change systems before it is too late.

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Safflower Oil Study

A few people have sent me a new study claiming to demonstrate that half a tablespoon of safflower oil a day improves insulin sensitivity, increases HDL and decreases inflammation in diabetics (1). Let me explain why this study does not show what it claims.

It all comes down to a little thing called a control group, which is the basis for comparison that you use to determine if your intervention had an effect. This study didn't have one for the safflower group. What it had was two intervention groups, one given 6.4g conjugated linoleic acid (CLA; 50% c9t11 and 50% t10c12-CLA) per day, and one given 8g safflower oil. I have to guess that this study was originally designed to test the effects of the CLA, with the safflower oil group as the control group, and that the interpretation of the data changed after the results came in. Otherwise, I don't understand why they would conduct a study like this without a control group.

Anyway, they found that the safflower oil group did better than the CLA group over 16 weeks, showing a higher insulin sensitivity, higher HDL, lower HbA1c (a marker of average blood glucose levels) and lower CRP (a marker of inflammation). But they also found that the safflower group improved slightly compared to baseline, therefore they decided to attribute the difference to a beneficial effect of safflower oil. The problem is that without a control (placebo) group for comparison, there's no way to know if the improvement would have occurred regardless of treatment, due to the season changing, more regular check-ups at the doctor's office due to participating in a study, or countless other unforeseen factors. A control group is essential for the accurate interpretation of results, which is why drug studies always have placebo groups.

What we can say is that the safflower oil group fared better than the CLA group, because there was a difference between the two. However, what I think really happened is that the CLA supplement was harmful and the small dose of safflower oil had no effect. Why? Because the t10c12 isomer of CLA, which was half their pill, has already been shown by previous well-controlled studies to reduce insulin sensitivity, decrease HDL and increase inflammatory markers at a similar dose and for a similar duration (2, 3). The safflower oil group only looked good by comparison. We can add this study to the "research bloopers" file.

It's worth noting that naturally occurring CLA mixtures, similar to those found in pastured dairy and ruminant fat, have not been shown to cause metabolic problems such as those caused by isolated t10c12 CLA.

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The Young's Lecture at Agape Spiritual Center

You are cordially invited to a lecture of World renowned Dr. Robert Young, and his wife Shelley Redford Young, authors of the best seller “The pH Miracle,” speak at the Agape Spiritual Center on Sunday afternoon April 10 from 3:30 to 5:30. The title of the talk will be “The Miracle of an Alkaline Life - The Diet for Immortality ” and the moderator is TV Host/author Paul Ryan. The address for Agape is 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City 90230.

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Study Indicates Lymphocyte Count Predicts Death in Heart Failure

In this study, total lymphocyte count was a prognostic factor in patients with chronic heart failure and was inversely associated with predicted mortality.In contrast to earlier research, total lymphocyte count is an independent predictor of mortality in heart failure patients, a prospective study showed. After an an average 4.7 years of follow-up, the lymphocyte count was the second most prominent predictor of death, following New York Heart Association class, according to Gideon Charach, MD, of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, and colleagues. And it was more significant than left ventricular ejection fraction, Charach and colleagues reported online in the American Journal of Cardiology. The prognostic value of the lymphocyte count has been previously explored, the researchers noted, but earlier studies were smaller and had follow-up times of less than a year. In contrast, Charach and colleagues enrolled 305 heart failure patients with up to 8.4 years of follow-up, prospectively evaluating lymphocytes, heart association class, left ventricular ejection fraction, and a host of laboratory parameters thought to be possibly related to mortality. The end point of the study was death from any cause or need for inpatient care. Over the course of the study, the researchers reported, 163 patients were hospitalized, all for exacerbation of heart failure, and 111 died. For analysis, the cohort was stratified according to median lymphocyte count (above or below 1,600 per milliliter), heart association class (I and II versus III or IV), and median ejection fraction (above or below 40%). The researchers found: On average, the total lymphocyte count was 1,803.64, and the left ventricular ejection fraction was 37%. Lymphocyte count below 1,600 was associated with a greater risk of death and hospital admission, at P=0.012 and P=0.024, respectively. Lymphocyte count greater than the median was associated with a 24% reduction in the risk of death (HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.97, P=0.037). Heart association class III or IV was associated with a doubling of the risk of death, compared with class I and II (HR 2.26, 95% CI 1.48 to 2.38, P<0.0001). Left ventricular ejection fraction of 40% or more was associated with a 40% reduction in the risk of death (HR 0.06, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.092, P=0.0138). Patients in heart association class I and II, but with a lymphocyte count below the median, had a poorer survival rate than those with more severe disease but a lymphocyte count of 1,600 or higher, a Cox regression analysis showed. There was no significant association between heart association class and left ventricular ejection fraction and the risk of morbidity, regardless of lymphocyte count, the researchers reported. The researchers said the study's strengths included the large number of patients and the long follow-up, but cautioned that the effect of hormone levels (adrenaline, cortisol, and parathyroid hormone) could not be evaluated because they were not measured. The authors did not report external support for the study or any conflicts.

Primary source: American Journal of Cardiology Source reference: Charach G, et al "Usefulness of total lymphocyte count as predictor of outcome in patients with chronic heart failure" Am J Cardiol 2011; DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.12.049.

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Japan radiation risk FAQs from the World Health Organization

Current risk of radiation-related health problems in Japan

What is the current risk of radiation-related health problems in Japan to those near the reactor at the time, and those in other parts of Japan?

* The actions proposed by the Government of Japan are in line with the existing recommendations based on public health expertise. The government is asking people living within 20 km of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to evacuate and those between 20 km and 30 km away from the plant are asked to stay indoors in unventilated rooms. People living farther away are at lower risk than those who live nearby.

* This assessment can change if there are further incidents at these plants and WHO is following the situation closely. However, radiation-related health consequences will depend on exposure. Exposure in turn is dependent on the amount of radiation released from the reactor, weather conditions such as wind and rain at the time of the exposure, the distance someone is from the plant, and the amount of time someone is in irradiated areas.

What is ionizing radiation?

* When certain atoms disintegrate, either naturally or in man-made situations, they release a type of energy called ionizing radiation (IR). This energy can travel as either electromagnetic waves (gamma or X-rays) or as particles (neutrons, beta or alpha).

* The atoms that emit radiation are called radionuclides.

* The time required for the energy released by a radionuclide to decrease by half (i.e., the half-life) range from tiny fractions of a second to millions of years depending on the type of atoms.

Are people normally exposed to ionizing radiation?

* Human beings are exposed to natural radiation on a daily basis. The radiation comes from space (cosmic rays) as well as natural radioactive materials found in the soil, water and air. Radon gas is a naturally formed gas that is the main natural source of radiation.
* People can also be exposed to radiation from human-made sources. Today, the most common man-made source of ionizing radiation are certain medical devices such as X-ray machines.
* The radiation dose can be expressed in units of Sievert (Sv). On average, a person is exposed to approximately 3.0 mSv/year of which, 80% (2.4 mSv) is due to naturally-occurring sources (i.e., background radiation), 19.6 % (almost 0.6 mSv) is due to the medical use of radiation and the remaining 0.4% (around 0.01 mSv) is due to other sources of human-made radiation.
* In some parts of the world, levels of exposure to natural radiation differ due to differences in the local geology. People in some areas can be exposed to more than 200 times the global average.

How are people exposed to ionizing radiation?

* Ionizing radiation may result from sources outside or inside of the body (i.e. external irradiation or internal contamination).

* Internal contamination may result from breathing in or swallowing radioactive material or through contamination of wounds.

* External irradiation is produced when a person is exposed to external sources such as X-rays or when radioactive material (e.g. dust, liquid, aerosols) becomes attached to skin or clothes, resulting in external contamination.

* External contamination can often be washed off the body.

What type of radiation exposure could occur in a nuclear power plant accident?

* If a nuclear power plant does not function properly, radioactivity may be released into the surrounding area by a mixture of products generated inside the reactor (“nuclear fission products”). The main radionuclides representing health risk are radioactive caesium and radioactive iodine. Members of the public may be exposed directly to such radionuclides in the suspended air or if food and drink are contaminated by such materials.

* Rescuers, first responders and nuclear power plant (NPP) workers may be exposed to higher radiation doses due to their professional activities and direct exposure to radioactive materials inside the power plant.

What is the WHO travel advice for Japan?

At this time, WHO is not advising general restrictions on travel to Japan.

However, travellers should avoid travel to the areas most affected by the earthquake and tsunami because of disruptions to essential services, such as transport and electric power, and the ongoing disaster relief activities, including the nuclear power plant emergency response and control activities, will make travel difficult and could consume resources needed by relief worker and residents. Moreover, as indicated by the Japanese authorities, travel within the evacuation and exclusion zones surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is prohibited.

In general, travellers who do not have essential reasons to travel should give careful consideration to deferring travel to any areas where there has been considerable disruption to the normal infrastructure and where authorities are responding to urgent humanitarian needs.

What are the precautions when travelling in Japan?

Travellers should also be aware of the risk of further earthquakes across Japan. Moreover, there may be areas of power, fuel, food and water shortages.

Travellers in Japan should monitor local media, follow the advice and instructions issued by local authorities and register their travel and location details with their respective embassy or consulate. Information on the status of the nuclear facilities in Fukushima can be found on Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) website and on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) website. Additional information can be found on the WHO web site.

* Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA)

* International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Do travellers returning from Japan represent a health risk for others?

At this time, only those involved in the emergency response near the plant remain in the area where there are higher levels of radioactivity. For their own safety, all personnel in these areas should undergo decontamination procedures when they leave the site. Travellers returning from Japan who have come from the 20 km evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and who have undergone proper screening and decontamination procedures, and travellers from all other areas, do not pose a radioactive health risk to others.

What are the acute health effects of radiation exposure?

* If the dose of radiation exceeds a certain threshold level, then it can produce acute effects, such as skin redness, hair loss, radiation burns, and acute radiation syndrome (ARS1).

* In a nuclear power plant accident, the general population is not likely to be exposed to doses high enough to cause such effects.

* Rescuers, first responders and nuclear power plant workers are more likely to be exposed to doses of radiation high enough to cause acute effects.

What long-term effects can be expected from radiation exposure?

* Exposure to radiation can increase the risk of cancer. Among the Japanese atomic bomb survivors, the risk of leukaemia increased a few years after radiation exposure, whereas the risks of other cancers increased more than 10 years after the exposure.

* Radioactive iodine can be released during nuclear emergencies. If breathed in or swallowed, it will concentrate in the thyroid gland and increase the risk of thyroid cancer. Among persons exposed to radioactive iodine, the risk of thyroid cancer can be lowered by taking potassium iodide pills, which helps prevent the uptake of the radioactive iodine.

* The risk of thyroid cancer following radiation exposure is higher in children and young adults.

Source for and more of Japan radiation risk FAQs from the World Health Organization

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Potassium Iodide USP (KI) - Now Available!

Potassium Iodide USP (KI) Pharmaceutical Pure - Manufacture Date: March 16th, 2011 Potassium Iodide (KI) may be used when it is desirable to maintain a high level of beneficial iodides in the thyroid gland. Iodide is a form of iodine that is preferentially taken up by the thyroid gland. This product also supports the body's normal detoxification of environmental, metabolic, gastrointestinal and respiratory acids, including the removal of heavy metals. Potassium Iodide helps shield (or block) the absorption of harmful radioactive iodine by the thyroid following a nuclear emergency. Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt. Its chemical symbol is KI. It is routinely added to table salt to make it iodized. Potassium iodide, if taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could reduce the risk of thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be dispersed in a severe nuclear accident. • Potassium iodide is a blocker of thyroid radio-iodine uptake. • Promotes healthy metabolism • Supports the immune function • Supports a healthy thyroid • Promotes breast and prostate health • Combats iodine deficiency that causes hypothyroidism • Supports balanced mood • Assist in regulation of healthy pulse and blood pressure Promotes the destruction of harmful cells Helps to decrease high blood sugar and cholesterol levels Detoxifies the body from heavy metals, radioactive elements, free radicals and metabolic acids Helps those who are overweight by improving the function of the gastro-intestinal tract Improves the structure of hair and nails and helps them grow Helps to detoxify smokers from strontium and cadmium In stock & shipped within 2-3 business days. This item contains 150 tablets. This is NOT old or expired product, it was manufactured March 16th, 2011. Because of the volume of orders for KI, we cannot change or cancel your order once placed so please make sure that your order and address are correct.
65mg KI 150 Tablets. 1 per order only. $24.99 save 20% If ordered by phone This product will ship March 25-28th. To order call: 760-751-8321.
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The United States government mandates the distribution of Potassium Iodide to the population within 10 miles of any nuclear power plant. The following information is taken directly from The U.S. Nuclear Regulation Commissions (NRC) website. links have been provide below. What is potassium iodide? Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt. Its chemical symbol is KI. It is routinely added to table salt to make it "iodized." Potassium iodide, if taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could reduce the risk of thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be dispersed in a severe nuclear accident. What is the role of potassium iodide in radiological emergency preparedness? Potassium iodide is a special kind of protective measure in that it offers very specialized protection. Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland against internal uptake of radioiodines that may be released in the unlikely event of a nuclear reactor accident. The purpose of radiological emergency preparedness is to protect people from the effects of radiation exposure after an accident at a nuclear power plant. Evacuation is the most effective protective measure in the event of a radiological emergency because it protects the whole body (including the thyroid gland and other organs) from all radionuclides and all exposure pathways. Administering KI can be a reasonable, prudent, and inexpensive supplement to in-place sheltering and evacuation. Does this rule imply that America's nuclear reactors are less safe? In 2001, the NRC revised of its emergency preparedness regulation that requires that States with a population within the 10-mile emergency planning zone of commercial nuclear power plants consider including potassium iodide as a protective measure for the general public to supplement sheltering and evacuation in the unlikely event of a severe nuclear power plant accident. The rule does not imply that the present generation of nuclear power plants are less safe than previously thought. On the contrary, present indications are that nuclear power plant safety has significantly improved since the existing emergency preparedness requirements became effective after the Three Mile Island-2 accident in 1979. Why does the rule require States to consider the use of potassium iodide instead of mandating its use? The NRC will not require use of potassium iodide by the general public because the NRC believes that current emergency planning and protective measures--evacuation and sheltering--are adequate and protective of public health and safety. However, the NRC recognizes the supplemental value of potassium iodide and the prerogative of the States to decide the appropriateness of the use of potassium iodide by its citizens. The NRC believes the final rule together with the decision to provide funding for the purchase of a State's supply of potassium iodide strikes a proper balance between encouraging (but not requiring) State authorities to take advantage of the benefits of potassium iodide. By requiring consideration of the use of potassium iodide, the Commission recognizes the important role of States and local governments in matters of emergency planning. This rule applies to States and Tribal governments that have a nuclear power plant within their borders and populations within the 10-mile emergency planning zone and to local governments designated by States to request funding for potassium iodide. Can individual members of the public obtain potassium iodide? FDA has approved potassium iodide as an over-the-counter medication. As with any medication, individuals should check with their doctor or pharmacist before using it. The United States Government provides Potassium Iodide to the population within 10-mile EPZ around nuclear power plants? The population closest (within the 10 mile EPZ) to the nuclear power plant are at greatest risk of exposure to radiation and radioactive materials. The purpose of radiological emergency preparedness is to protect people from the effects of radiation exposure after an accident at a nuclear power plant. Evacuation is the most effective protective measure in the event of a radiological emergency because it protects the whole body (including the thyroid gland and other organs) from all radionuclides and all exposure pathways. However, in situations when evacuation is not feasible, in-place sheltering is substituted as an effective protective action. In addition, administering potassium iodide is a reasonable, prudent, and inexpensive supplement to both evacuation and sheltering. When the population is evacuated out of the area, and potentially contaminated foodstuffs are interdicted, the risk from further radioactive iodine exposure to the thyroid gland is essentially eliminated. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Frequently asked questions about Potassium Iodide. Federal Policy on the Use of Potassium Iodide (10 CFR Part 50 RIN 3150–AG11)

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New Ancestral Diet Review Paper

Pedro Carrera-Bastos and his colleagues Maelan Fontes-Villalba, James H. O'Keefe, Staffan Lindeberg and Loren Cordain have published an excellent new review article titled "The Western Diet and Lifestyle and Diseases of Civilization" (1). The paper reviews the health consequences of transitioning from a traditional to a modern Western diet and lifestyle. Pedro is a knowledgeable and tireless advocate of ancestral, primarily paleolithic-style nutrition, and it has been my privilege to correspond with him regularly. His new paper is the best review of the underlying causes of the "diseases of civilization" that I've encountered. Here's the abstract:

It is increasingly recognized that certain fundamental changes in diet and lifestyle that occurred after the Neolithic Revolution, and especially after the Industrial Revolution and the Modern Age, are too recent, on an evolutionary time scale, for the human genome to have completely adapted. This mismatch between our ancient physiology and the western diet and lifestyle underlies many so-called diseases of civilization, including coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, epithelial cell cancers, autoimmune disease, and osteoporosis, which are rare or virtually absent in hunter–gatherers and other non-westernized populations. It is therefore proposed that the adoption of diet and lifestyle that mimic the beneficial characteristics of the preagricultural environment is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of chronic degenerative diseases.

At 343 references, the paper is an excellent resource for anyone with an academic interest in ancestral health, and in that sense it reminds me of Staffan Lindeberg's book Food and Western Disease. One of the things I like most about the paper is that it acknowledges the significant genetic adaptation to agriculture and pastoralism that has occurred in populations that have been practicing it for thousands of years. It hypothesizes that the main detrimental change was not the adoption of agriculture, but the more recent industrialization of the food system. I agree.

I gave Pedro my comments on the manuscript as he was editing it, and he was kind enough to include me in the acknowledgments.

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Chernobyl Study Says Health Risks Linger!

Chernobyl Study Says Health Risks Linger
By GARDINER HARRIS
Published: March 17, 2011

Nearly 25 years after the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, children and teenagers who drank contaminated milk or ate affected cheese in the days and weeks after the explosion still suffer from an increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study released Thursday by the National Cancer Institute.

The study confirms earlier research about the risks of radioactive iodine, which can accumulate in the thyroid gland and lead to cancer later. Potassium iodide is often given as a supplement to prevent the accumulation of the radioactive type in thyroid glands, but Russian authorities failed to provide the supplement to all those at risk.

Radioactive iodine has a half-life of just eight days, and it was not thought to be present outside the power plant in concentrations high enough to cause immediate health problems. But the isotope was concentrated by cows in milk, and children who drank contaminated milk or ate affected dairy products are particularly at risk.

An international team of researchers led by the National Cancer Institute, a federal agency based in Bethesda, Md., has been monitoring the health effects of the Chernobyl accident for years. In the study released Thursday, the team screened 12,500 people who were under 18-years-old at the time of the 1986 accident and lived in one of three provinces near the accident site. The subjects’ thyroid glands were measured for radioactivity within two months of the accident.

Those with the greatest exposures were at highest risk for developing thyroid cancer in later years, the researchers found. Sixty-five of the study’s subjects developed thyroid cancer during the study’s 10 years of screening.

Indeed, the increased risks associated with exposures to radioactive iodine have yet to show any sign of declining. Studies done in Japan after World War II suggested that the increased risks of thyroid cancer began to decline 30 years after the atomic explosions but remained above normal even 40 years later.

Some of the participants in the Chernobyl study lived as far as 90 miles from the accident site, demonstrating the risks of eating or drinking contaminated foods among people who were exposed to little or no radioactive iodine from the immediate fallout.

“This study confirms the risk of thyroid cancer from radioactive iodine,” Dr. Alina V. Brenner, a radiation epidemiologist at the cancer institute and a co-author of the study, said in an interview. “But thyroid cancer is largely a nonlethal cancer. If detected and treated in a timely manner, they have a good prognosis.”

That this study was released in the midst of the crisis at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan was a coincidence. Indeed, government officials scheduled the release for Thursday because they feared weeks ago that the government might shut down on Friday as a result of a budget impasse on Capitol Hill.

Comments:

This study confirms earlier research about the risks of "ionizing radiation," which can accumulate in the thyroid gland cancer and lead to cancer other cancers later.
Potassium iodide is the main supplement given to prevent the accumulation of "ionizing radiation" in the thyroid gland. The Russian authorities failed to provide this supplement to all those at risk or exposed to "ionizing radiation."

I have suggested for adequate protection an adult should be taking 130 mg a day of Potassium iodide and a child should take 65 mg per day with an infant taking 5 to 10 mg per day. If you check your health food stores you will find that there is NO Potassium iodide to be found. It has been sold out across the country.

Your best protection against "environmental acid," or "ionizing radiation," or "acid rain," is to keep your alkaline buffers high with our pH Miracle pHour salts which contains, sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium bicarbonate salts.

I would suggest getting some pH ion paper to test your urine. I recommend you keep your urine pH over 7.2 for protection against dietary, environmental or metabolic ionizing acids. Idealy you would like your urine pH to be over 8.0 for ultimate protection. Take 1 to 2 scoops 3 times a day.

In addition, I would recommend daily supplementation of Potassium iodide. We have a shipment of 3000 bottles of Potassium Iodide coming in the first part of next week. Each bottle contains 150 capsules at 65mg per capsule. The cost per bottle is $19.95. I expect this supply to be gone by tomorrow. You cannot purchase this product on line. You have to call our office at 760-751-8321 to order the Potassium Iodide product. We are taking pre-orders to be shipped out the middle of next week.

To purchase the pHour salts go to: www.phmiracle.com

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Essential Ionizing Radiation Protection

With the growing concern of radiation heading our way, the #1 question on everybody’s mind this week is "What can we do to protect ourselves?"

Whether the danger is imminent or not, it’s clear that We Must Be Prepared.

“If ever there was a time for life style change, coupled with a demand for clean, unadulterated food, water and the protection and

support of the supplements that you need now and will need for the rest of your life, it is now. And if ever there was a time to call for the total banning of the two most dangerous misapplications of science in human history, GMOs and nuclear power, that time was yesterday. We missed yesterday so today is the time, and tomorrow and all the tomorrows that these disasters still allow us.” Dr. Rima

Japan's Reactors Are Leaking Radioactive Waste Which Is

Heading Towards the US and Europe

Radiation detoxification:

1) Potassium iodide KI or KIO3, Lugol’s solution works. Iodine has low toxicity: most people are iodine deficient so

high doses are advised. Just a couple (2 to 4) per day sipped in juice. Foods that may prevent the body from using iodine are: turnip, cabbage, mustard greens, cassava root, soybeans, pine nuts and millet. These foods are called goitrogens and excessive consumption can cause goiters so if you are using them temporarily, eat them raw. Iodine is sold as a dietary supplement, but if sold to protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine emitted by a reactor accident might be considered a "prescription drug" so remember, you are obtaining it to supplement your diet.

2) Sulfur containing, thiol rich compounds like MSM and foods like asparagus. Use Innerlight's Mycodetox I and II.

3) Alkalizing green diet and agents such as pH Miracle's pHour salts, pHlush salts and pHlavor salts (pHour salts which contains sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium bicarbonate away from food, lemon juice in water).

4) Drink 4 to 6 liters of clean, pure and ionized water at a pH of over 9.5 and -250 mV, everyday. Put 5 drops of pH Miracle's Activator in all drinking water.

Minimum radiation doses which damage tissue

The relative sensitivity of various body tissues gives a good idea of the wide range of symptoms the body would likely experience due to heavy doses of radiation. The radiation exposure numbers below represent the minimum damaging doses for body tissues. The unit of dose is the “gray” (abbreviated Gy) which is roughly equivalent to a sievert. The gray represents the absorption of an average of one joule of energy per kilogram of mass in the target material and this new unit has officially replaced the “rad,” an older unit (One gray equals 100 rads):

Fetus–2 grays (Gy).

Bone marrow–2 Gy.

Ovary–2-3 Gy.

Testes–5-15 Gy.

Lens of the eye–5 Gy.

Child cartilage–10 Gy.

Adult cartilage–60 Gy.

Child bone–20 Gy.

Adult bone–60 Gy.

Kidney–23 Gy.

Child muscle–20-30 Gy.

Adult muscle–100+ Gy.

Intestines–45-55 Gy.

Brain–50 Gy.

5) Intravenous chelation or oral supplement your diet with Glutathione, N-acetyl-cysteine and L-taurine. These powerful antioxidants are said to remove radioactive heavy metals. If the contamination is ongoing, the chelation needs to continue.

Acute Radiation Sickness Symptoms

Nausea and vomiting

Diarrhea

Skin burns (skin reddening)

Weakness

Lethargy and fatigue

Loss of appetite (anorexia)

Fainting

Dehydration

Inflammation of tissues (swelling, redness or tenderness)Hemorrhages under the skin

Bleeding from your nose, gums or mouth

Anemia (low red blood cell count)

Hair loss (usually from just the scalp)

Decrease in platelets

6) L-Glutamine may help rebuild the gut if the GI tract is damaged

7) If the blood systen is impacted, pH Miracle Greens, liquid chlorophyll and green fruit and vegetables will be helpful in building new healthy red blood cells and useful to rebuild the white blood cells.

Cancer may strike about 4.5% of people exposed to radiation in the 1-Gy range, and one-quarter of those individuals will likely contract leukemia. Data from Hiroshima residents showed an increased frequency of lymphocyte chromosomal transmutations after the blast and workers involved in the Chernobyl cleanup showed a 20% increase in transmutation frequency.

All of the well-known cancer preventives become critically important. Radiation damages the alkaline buffering system which protects us from cancer and inserts an agent which damages our genetic make-up leading, much as GMOs do, to foreign proteins being coded for by that damaged DNA. The biochemical (i.e., nutritional) protections like abundant antioxidants, avoiding acidic toxins (including GMOs and chemically produced food, dental and other x-rays, TSA scanners, etc.) become crticially important at this time. The danger of "ionizing radiation" exposure is not just short term. When the reactors are capped and controlled, you will still be dealing with the long term dangers associated with acidic "ionizing radiation" exposure, in essence, for the rest of your life.

Physical safety and protection during a radiation emergency

1) Close all doors and windows and fireplace dampers (exposed to outside air).

2) Turn off all fans, air conditioners and heating units that bring in air from the outside (since it may be contaminated).

3) Bring the family and pets inside.

4) Move to an inner room or basement because it affords much higher radiation shielding.

If you are advised to evacuate, follow the directions provided and leave the area as quickly as possible; it may not be possible to self-shield at home, but if that is possible, that may be your safest option. If you have to leave, take along a flashlight, portable radio, batteries, first-aid kit, supply of sealed alkaline food and water, can opener, nutritional supplements, and sufficient cash and credit cards.

Protective Steps to Take

1) Iodine supplements are effective in blocking thyroid uptake of radioactive Iodine, but have NO OTHER PROTECTIVE EFFECT – NONE! If you do not have Potassium Iodide tablets or supplement-grade iodine, use tincture of Iodine by painting it on your skin: paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm approximately 2 hours prior to contamination. That would be now. Do it daily until further notice. You will probably notice a general increase in your general health and well-being, as many people are chronically Iodine deficient; but do not over do it!. Do not drink or swallow other forms of iodine because they are poisonous. Do not drink Betadine or iodine water purification tablets!

2) Take 1, 130 mg. tablet of KI or KIO3 every 24 hours. Reduce dose based on the weight of children. Nursing and pregnant women should take the adult dose and infants should receive 1/8 tablet.

3) Cobalt 60 is believed to be drawn out of the body with an Epsom Salts bath or our Deep Sea Hawaiian Salts, available soon at www.phmiracle.com

Instructions: Dissolve 1 pound of Deep Sea Hawaiian sea salt or rock salt and 1 pound of sodium bicarbonate soda in a warm bath and soak into an alkaline bath water until the bath becomes cool. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes. Afterward, do not shower or rinse the Deep Sea Hawaiian salt off your body for 4-8 hours.

4) A pH Miracle Activator bath is believed to remove heavy metals (a serious problem in nuclear reactor accidents) and chemical contaminants. Take 1 two ounce bottle of pH Miracle Activator and empty into a warm bath and soak for at least 20-25 minutes. Do not wash off for at least 4 hours and make sure you use sufficient alkaline water at a pH of 9.5.

5) A pH Miracle pHour Salts Bath Instructions: Just add 1 cup of pHour salts to a tub of hot water — as

can be tolerated — and once again soak in it until the water becomes cool or body temperature. Don’t wash off for at least 4 hours and make sure you’re using sufficient water. Use a lot of alkaline water and do not increase the amount of bleach.

During these baths, it is advisable to sip 1/2 teaspoon of phour Salts (sodium bicarbonate) in warm water with radioactive fallout. I recommend a stronger mixture of drinking an 8-ounce glass of water containing ¼-teaspoon natural Deep Sea Hawaiian sea salt (pH Miracle brand) and ¼-teaspoon pH Miracle pHour Salts. According to the severity, drink every 2-3 hours and each glass is to be taken with 4 capsules of pH Miracle's pHlush. If you are experiencing symptoms in the head, sinuses, chest, glands, neck, throat, then add ¼-teaspoon of fresh organic lemon juice to the mixture. Once again, don’t shower for at least 4 hours after the bath.

6) pH Miracle's Terra Cleanse montmorillonite clay baths are important detoxification strategies. Follow the instructions on the product. Do not do detox baths more than once a day. You can also take 1 scoop of the pH Miracle Terra Cleanse in 3 to 4 ounces of alkaline water and sip while take a detox bath.

7) Organic, uncontaminated wakame, kombu and other seaweed, Hokkaido pumpkin, and pH Miracle's Deep Sea Hawaiian salt are traditionally held to be protective against radiation, as the clinical results of atsuichiro Akizuki, M.D in a hospital outside of Nagasaki showed.

8) All acidic forms of sugars and sweets suppress the immune system for up to 6 hours and MUST BE AVOIDED at all costs.

9) 5 grams of pH Miracle green powder per day is protective against radiation sickness, according to the clinical experiences of doctors in Russia following Chernobyl. In fact, Russian health authorities declared that wheat and barley grasses accelerates the evacuation of radionuclides from the human body. Wheat and barley grasses found in the pH Miracle Greens contains large amounts of beta carotene, a compound which prevents acid damage to cells and is useful in treating and prevention of cancer, and free iron, which helps people recover from the anemia which leads to a great many of the radiation-related problems following exposure.

10) Wheat and barley grass contained in the pH Miracle Greens also contains high proportions of metallo-thionine compounds which combine with radioactive metals so they can be eliminated.

11) Sodium alginate (Alginic acid) is found in kelp, bladderwrack and Nori seaweed. Their consumption allowed many Japanese atomic bomb victims to survive since Sodium alginate binds with radioactive strontium. If this is accurate, kelp with its Iodine content may be doubly beneficial in the current circumstances.

12) Eating members of the kelp family, including kombu, sea palm, wakame, nori is a very, very good idea, but it must not come from the Pacific AFTER this radiation accident! Liquid chlorophyll is said to have a radioprotective effect because it is held to absorb gamma rays emitted from the radioactive particles in your body following contamination. A chlorophyll rich diet increases the survival of experimental animals after lethal doses of radiation.

13) I do not recommend zeolyte compounds because they are highly acidic with a pH of 1 to 2, and contain a toxic aluminum compounds.

14) The Schuessler cell salts contained in all of my InnerLight products which will be needed after radiation exposure are contained in my Mega-Multi Vitamin:

Calcarea Phosphorica (Phosphate of Lime), abbreviated as Calc. Phos

Kali Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Potash or Potassium) or Kali. Phos

Magnesia Phosphorica (Magnesium Phosphate) or Mag. Phos.

Natrum Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Soda) or Nat. Phos.

Ferrum Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Iron) or Fer. Phos.

Natrum Sulphuricum (Sulphate of Soda) or Nat. Sulph.

Kali Sulphuricum (Sulphate of Potash) or Kali. Sulph.

Calcarea Sulphurica (Sulphate of Lime) or Calc. Sulph.

Kali Muriaticum (Chloride of Potash) or Kali. Mur.

Natrum Muriaticum (Sodium Chloride) or Nat. Mur.

Calcium Fluorica (Fluoride of Lime) or Calc. Fluor.

Silicea (Silica)

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Ralph Fucetola JD has an Interesting site, with a USA map of radiation detectors updated every 3 minutes: http://www.radiationnetwork.com/

Cesium 137 is a serious problem and is currently being emitted by the radiation contamination in Japan. Foods high in Calcium and Potassium are very helpful in replacing it and helping it to be eliminated from the body.

15) Vitamin D is depleted by Strontium 90 so extra pH Miracle Vitamin D3 is a very good idea. Lots of Vitamin D3 — at least 50,000 IU per day is generally a good idea for supporting the immune system. Iodine, Zinc, Calcium and Sulfur are important supplements as well to prevent their radioactive counterparts from becoming part of your biology. I strongly recommend our pH Miracle high potency mineral supplement, called pH Miracle Minerals and MSM called MycoDetox II on a daily basis except when you are having a chelation treatment. Other minerals which are both protective and important on their own for healthy functioning includes selenium, vanadium and boron.

16) Nutrients should be taken in high potency supplements as well including lycopene, beta carotene (mentioned above) and, of course, the grand daddy of all the acid quenchers, high doses of glutathione, NAC, and alpha lipoic acid. I would suggest taking 2 500 mg capsules of pH Miracle Gluthathione, 1 capsule of NAC 3 times a day and 1 capsule of R-factor lipoic acid 3 times a day. To potentiate Gluathione take 1 capsule of phosphotidyl choline 3 times a day. All of these products are available by going to: wwww.phmiracle.com Our pH Miracle baby organically sprouted Soy protein powder, which contains high amounts of cysteine, are also often given to cancer patients (one tablespoon daily) because of their high cysteine content which allows the body to make more anti-oxidant glutathione.

17)

Chlorophyll-containing foods and supplements containing wheat, barley, and kamut grass found in the pH Miracle greens should be added to all alkaline water with 5 drops of Activator and 1 ounce of liquid chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll closely resembles human blood and is used to cleanse, detoxify, purify and heal many conditions. It prevents bacterial and yeast growth or transformations from existing body cells, detoxifies heavy metals from the body, increases wound healing, detoxifies the liver and other organs, deodorizes the body, removes putrefactive bacteria from the colon, aids healing of 11 types of skin diseases, relieves ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis and other inflammatory conditions, helps heal gum diseases, and inhibits radiation and the metabolic activation of many carcinogens. Many studies have reported the protective effects of chlorophyll on irradiated animals.

18)

Coenzyme Q10 or the pH Miracle Co-Factor 10

This substance protects against many chemicals and radiation, offering immense benefits to the supporting of the immune system and retarding the aging process caused by acidosis. Sufferers of heart problems, high blood pressure, angina, and obesity often find this substance to be helpful in managing symptoms. Natural levels decline with age; therefore, supplementation is needed. Try our liquid Co-Factor 10 at least 3 times a day as directed.

19)

Proanthocyanadins (Grape seed extract/Pycnogenol)

Considered to be one of the most powerful antioxidants or free acid scavengers, grape seed extract helps counteract stress, pollution and radiation. I would recommend taking InnerLight's Pronogenol, 2 capsules 3 times a day.

20) Wheat and Barley Grass Powders

Wheat and b

arley grass is a totally alkaline food. It contains all of the nutrients required for life, vitamins, minerals, alkaline buffers and other proteins (amino acids), essential fatty acids and chlorophyll. Wheat and barley grass has thousands of living phyto-nutriients (a special protein). Phyto-nutrients are nature’s biological catalysts that initiate all the chemical transformations in the body. Over 3,000 phyto-nutrients have been identified. They are required for every transformation in the body – digestion, cell respiration, bodily movements, thinking processes, detoxification, cancer control, fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, etc.

The normal daily amount of pH Miracle Greens which contains wheat and barley and even kamut grass is 1-3 teaspoons (1 tsp = 2 grams) in 1 liter of water and drinking a minimum of 4 liters a day.

An alkaline body can heal itself … but it needs your help. It’s important to pay close attention to the foods and dietary supplements you consume. Here’s why.

Diet and your body’s susceptibility to radiation are closely entwined. Radiation and pollutants destroy vitamins A, C, E, K several N vitamins, essential fatty acids, calcium and the endocrine glands. If your body lacks calcium or potassium and other nutrients, it will more readily absorb the radioactive elements that are similar in structure to these nutrients.

Your best bet is to eat alkalizing, natural, fresh, organic (as much as possible) unprocessed foods, avoiding, all sugar, all animal protein, all grains, all dairy products, all acidic drinks including coffee and tea.. Here is a list of widely recommended foods and food supplements that can help to balance your body chemistry. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it will give you a good starting place.

1)

Calcium/magnesium

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that calcium may prevent pre-cancerous cells from becoming cancerous. It also protects against strontium 90 (similar structure to calcium) and other radioisotopes.

2)

Vitamin A or beta carotene

This vitamin manufactures antibodies, maintains and protects mucus membranes, and protects the thymus gland, the master gland of the immune system. It helps guard against tumor formation and cancerous cells, as well as reverses aging process of the skin caused by acids and their reaction with ultraviolet light.

3)

Vitamin E

Neutralizes harmful acidic "ionizing radiation" radicals and protects delicate tissue membranes.

4)

Zinc

Helps strengthen the T-cell-producing thymus gland. Aim for 50 to 100 mg daily of the Nutrient Bridge which would be 2 capsules 3 times a day.

5) Selenium

Selenium buffers the acids that cause cancer and protects against acidic carcinogens, by helping to produce an alkaline buffer called glutathione peroxidase.

Protective Foods

1)

Cruciferous alkalizing vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, turnips, cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, and greens such as kale).

This family of alkalizing vegetables contain substances that inhibit breast and colon cancer cell growth. Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables also contain dithiolthiones, a non-toxic group of compounds that have antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-radiation properties.

Sources include dark, leafy vegetables (broccoli, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, ro¬maine, endive, chicory, escarole, watercress, col¬lard, mustard and dandelion greens), dark yellow and orange vegetables (carrot, sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkins, winter squash) and fruit (avocado, lemon, lime, peppers, jicama, tomato, cucumbers).

2)

Sea vegetables and their products

Sodium alginate, a non-nutritious extract from Pacific seaweed used to bind and detoxify heavy metals from the body (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.), and agar, used as a thickening agent instead of gelatin or corn starch, will protect the human body from radiation effects. They also reduce absorption of strontium 90 by 50-80%

3)

Kelp and dulse, excellent natural sources of iodine, help protect against radioactive iodine. When the diet is adequately supplied with organic iodine (as in kelp), radioiodine is not as readily absorbed by the thyroid or the ovaries. Kelp contains 150,000 mcg of iodine per 100 grams (32 ounces). The RDA of iodine is 150-200 mcg. A reasonable daily dose of kelp would be 1-2 teaspoons of granules or 5-10 tablets.

4)

Foods containing a natural Vitamin A

Such as lima beans, asparagus, tomatoes, onions and spinach), fruit, (avocado, grapefruit, lemon and lime plus the white under the peel and pulps of sweet fruit like oranges), all unsprouted seeds (especially sunflower, sesame and pumpkin), all nuts (especially almonds and hazel nuts), leafy cherry flowers, apple blossoms, and all grasses, such as wheat, barley, kamut, straw and dog grasses.

5)

Essential fatty acids, GLA and EPA

EFAs are essential for proper functioning of the immune system and protects against the acids that cause cancer. Food sources include flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, and borage seed oil. I would suggest 2 to 3 tablespoons of our pH Miracle Omega 3, 6 and 9 to help protect against "ionizing radiation." You can order by going to: www.phmiracle.com

But wherever you do, protect yourself!!!!!! Read the pH Miracle Revised and Updated and especially study the protocol for good health, energy and vitality in Chapter 11.

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