Sunday, January 29, 2017

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Monday, January 16, 2017

JIM SHRINER'S TOP TEN WAYS TO IMPROVE JOINT HEALTH

Exercise is not only important in staying fit and healthy but exercise also helps keep those joints healthy! Try not to over exercise because this will put you at risk of stressing the joints and muscles possibly even causing even more pain. It is best to gradually increase the level and amount of physical exercise over a short period of time.
Eating a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet that includes taking your Arthri-D3^® as recommended each and every day.*
As much as possible, try to avoid placing too much stress or strain on your joints with constrictive positions of the joints or with constant repetitive movements.
STOP SMOKING! Data and research has shown a definite link to smoking and deterioration of joint health.
Try to avoid undue stress on your joints at work and home. Look into correcting your work environment and try to make it more “joint friendly!” Do you use a wrist pad while typing? Do you maintain good posture at all times? These are just a couple examples of little things that can add up to HUGE benefits when it comes to your joints. Don’t forget about sleeping on a supportive mattress!
Keeping your weight within a healthy range also lessens the burden on your joints. Just a few extra pounds can wear your joints down over time and cause unnecessary discomfort.
It is very important to find ways to reduce or eliminate as much stress as possible from your life. Stress has been clinically proven to cause irritation and discomfort. Try additional forms of stress-reducing activities like meditation, therapy, and/or yoga.
Alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, osteopathic, or psychotherapy can help provide relief while you wait for your other lifestyle changes to take effect.
Track your discomfort. Keep a detailed journal to track your discomfort. Be sure to include: date, time of day, activity level, medications, any recent injuries or illness, diet, and stress levels. Rate your discomfort on a scale of 1-10. This will help you see if you can identify any patterns in your lifestyle and or eating habits that might be a cause of additional joint discomfort.
Saved the best for last… Stop drinking carbonated beverages. The carbonation has been shown to increase your risk of bone loss by removing calcium from your bones.

Ten horrifying ingredients that prove McDonald’s is not fit for consumption

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There’s no doubt that most hard-working Americans like their fast food. Even though they know the bare facts – fast food is high in fat, sodium and sugar and can cause diabetes, heart disease and obesity – they still eat tons of it every year. A 2013 Gallup survey reported that eight in 10 Americans eat fast food monthly, and almost half confessed to eating it at least once a week.
While most of us are aware that every mouthful of a McDonald’s meal contains fat-promoting ingredients, we often don’t realize how many chemicals are in there too. Let’s look at 10 horrifying ingredients that should flip your appetite for a Big Mac. (RELATED: Learn more about toxic food ingredients at Ingredients.news)

1. Ammonium sulfate

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic salt used as a fertilizer and flame retardant, and it is also added to Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide. But did you know that ammonium sulfate can also be found in a burger bun? This nasty chemical has been associated with irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, nausea and hormone disruption.

2. Silicone oil

If you are a chicken nuggets lover then you are a regular consumer of dimethylpolysiloxane, also known as silicone oil. Silicone oil is a synthetic material used to make contact lenses, caulking, silly putty and lubricants. The use of this non-biodegradable oil has been decreased in breast implants due to safety concerns.

3. Cysteine-L

Cysteine-L is an amino acid synthesized from human hair or duck feathers. It is used to flavor meat and soften bread and pastries. Consumption of cysteine-L has been linked to constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, fever, headaches, drowsiness, low blood pressure and liver problems.

4. TBHQ

TBHQ, or tertiary butylhydroquinone, is a petroleum-based additive found in cosmetic products and 18 different McDonald’s menu items. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this chemical as totally safe for human consumption, long-term use can result in aggravation of ADHD symptoms, stomach cancer, damaged DNA and death.

5. Propylene glycol

Found in anti-freeze, e-cigarettes and fast food, propylene glycol can cause damage to the central nervous system and worsen existing allergies and eye and skin conditions.

6. Prescription drugs

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University found alarming levels of antidepressants and other prescription, over-the-counter and banned drugs in chicken feed and chicken products from fast food restaurants. Because McDonald’s doesn’t use organic chicken, their chicken products very likely contain traces of prescription medications or antibiotics.

7. Dimethylpolysiloxane

Dimethylpolysiloxane is often added to cooking oils used to prepare McDonald’s filet-o-fish, chicken nuggets and French fries. Besides being found in most fried fast foods, dimethylpolysiloxane is also utilized in the production of silly putty, contact lenses, caulking, shampoos and conditioners, breast implants, cosmetics, polishes and heat resistant tiles.

8. Carminic acid

Carminic acid is a red food dye synthesized by cochineal beetles. It is often added to fast food meats to give them a more vibrant and appealing color. Until 2009, carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, were classified as “natural dyes.” These days, however, the FDA requires carmine and cochineal extract to be explicitly identified in ingredient lists because they can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.

9. Cellulose

While cellulose may be a natural product produced from wood pulp, who wants to eat lots of indigestible wood fibers? Cellulose is added to nearly every fast food item as a way to add volume. It can be found in cheese, salad dressing, muffins and strawberry syrup, among many others. You name it, and chances are wood pulp is in there.

10. Silicon dioxide

Also known as silica or industrial sand, silicon dioxide is used to make glass, optical fibers and cement. The fast food industry often adds it to meat and sauces to keep them from clumping together. In an industrial setting, workers handling silicon dioxide wear hazmat suits and masks. Nonetheless, the FDA sees no harm in adding this industrial chemical to your burger bun.
Still lovin’ it? Next time you are looking for a quick meal, you may want to think twice before heading to the closet McDonald’s restaurant.
Sources:
RealFarmacy.com
RealFarmacy.com
Gallup.com
Top10GrocerySecrets.com
DavidWolfe.com
LiveScience.com
Originally Posted: http://naturalnews.com/2017-01-13-10-horrifying-ingredients-that-prove-mcdonalds-is-not-fit-for-consumption.html

admin | Jan 13, 2017 | Comments 0

There’s no doubt that most hard-working Americans like their fast food. Even though they know the bare facts – fast food is high in fat, sodium and sugar and can cause diabetes, heart disease and obesity – they still eat tons of it every year. A 2013 Gallup survey reported that eight in 10 Americans eat fast food monthly, and almost half confessed to eating it at least once a week.
While most of us are aware that every mouthful of a McDonald’s meal contains fat-promoting ingredients, we often don’t realize how many chemicals are in there too. Let’s look at 10 horrifying ingredients that should flip your appetite for a Big Mac. (RELATED: Learn more about toxic food ingredients at Ingredients.news)

1. Ammonium sulfate

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic salt used as a fertilizer and flame retardant, and it is also added to Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide. But did you know that ammonium sulfate can also be found in a burger bun? This nasty chemical has been associated with irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, nausea and hormone disruption.

2. Silicone oil

If you are a chicken nuggets lover then you are a regular consumer of dimethylpolysiloxane, also known as silicone oil. Silicone oil is a synthetic material used to make contact lenses, caulking, silly putty and lubricants. The use of this non-biodegradable oil has been decreased in breast implants due to safety concerns.

3. Cysteine-L

Cysteine-L is an amino acid synthesized from human hair or duck feathers. It is used to flavor meat and soften bread and pastries. Consumption of cysteine-L has been linked to constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, fever, headaches, drowsiness, low blood pressure and liver problems.

4. TBHQ

TBHQ, or tertiary butylhydroquinone, is a petroleum-based additive found in cosmetic products and 18 different McDonald’s menu items. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this chemical as totally safe for human consumption, long-term use can result in aggravation of ADHD symptoms, stomach cancer, damaged DNA and death.

5. Propylene glycol

Found in anti-freeze, e-cigarettes and fast food, propylene glycol can cause damage to the central nervous system and worsen existing allergies and eye and skin conditions.

6. Prescription drugs

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University found alarming levels of antidepressants and other prescription, over-the-counter and banned drugs in chicken feed and chicken products from fast food restaurants. Because McDonald’s doesn’t use organic chicken, their chicken products very likely contain traces of prescription medications or antibiotics.

7. Dimethylpolysiloxane

Dimethylpolysiloxane is often added to cooking oils used to prepare McDonald’s filet-o-fish, chicken nuggets and French fries. Besides being found in most fried fast foods, dimethylpolysiloxane is also utilized in the production of silly putty, contact lenses, caulking, shampoos and conditioners, breast implants, cosmetics, polishes and heat resistant tiles.

8. Carminic acid

Carminic acid is a red food dye synthesized by cochineal beetles. It is often added to fast food meats to give them a more vibrant and appealing color. Until 2009, carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, were classified as “natural dyes.” These days, however, the FDA requires carmine and cochineal extract to be explicitly identified in ingredient lists because they can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.

9. Cellulose

While cellulose may be a natural product produced from wood pulp, who wants to eat lots of indigestible wood fibers? Cellulose is added to nearly every fast food item as a way to add volume. It can be found in cheese, salad dressing, muffins and strawberry syrup, among many others. You name it, and chances are wood pulp is in there.

10. Silicon dioxide

Also known as silica or industrial sand, silicon dioxide is used to make glass, optical fibers and cement. The fast food industry often adds it to meat and sauces to keep them from clumping together. In an industrial setting, workers handling silicon dioxide wear hazmat suits and masks. Nonetheless, the FDA sees no harm in adding this industrial chemical to your burger bun.
Still lovin’ it? Next time you are looking for a quick meal, you may want to think twice before heading to the closet McDonald’s restaurant.
Sources:
RealFarmacy.com
RealFarmacy.com
Gallup.com
Top10GrocerySecrets.com
DavidWolfe.com
LiveScience.com
Originally Posted: http://naturalnews.com/2017-01-13-10-horrifying-ingredients-that-prove-mcdonalds-is-not-fit-for-consumption.html

Friday, January 6, 2017

Radiation from microwaves

Radiation, also commonly referred to as electromagnetic radiation (EMR), electromagnetic chaos (EMC), and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), is not a simple topic to discuss. Every day, people are subject to some degree of radiation exposure, whether it be from natural sources such as radon, or from unnatural, man-made sources such as medical tests, body scanners, cell phones, and many more technologies. There has been much debate over just how harmful radiation is, but one thing has been made clear through hundreds of studies and years of research – no amount of radiation is, can, or should be deemed “safe”.

What is radiation and where does it come from?

Radiation is made up of invisible energy waves resulting from unstable atoms becoming stable and can be both naturally occurring as well as unnaturally occurring. The naturally occurring radiation humans are exposed to every day primarily stems from:

Radon gases coming from the decay of radium in the earth (55%)

Thorium & potassium found in the earth’s crust (8%)

Sun, space (this is known as Cosmic Radiation) (8%)

The remaining radiation exposure, which is unnatural or man-made radiation, comes from:

X-ray of any kind
Microwave ovens
Radio’s
Various medical tests such as mammograms or chemotherapy
Body scanner’s found in airports
Computers
TV’s
Nuclear plants
Flying
Many more technologies

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 80% of the radiation humans are exposed to is naturally occurring, while the remaining 20% branches from man-made radiation.

How is radiation measured?

Radiation is measured in units called “rem” unless when referring to the metric system, in which case it would be referred to as “sieverts”. Here are two different charts pulled from WINA, Radiologyinfo.org, Reuters, and Harvard Medical School:

	Millisieverts	Millirems
Chest x-ray	0.1	10
Two-view mammogram	0.36	36
Average annual background exposure in the U.S.	3	300
Cardiac nuclear stress test	9.4	940
CT scan of the abdomen	10	1,000
Coronary angiogram	20	2,000
Average exposure of evacuees from Belarus after 1986 Chernobyl disaster	31	3,100
Annual dose limit* for nuclear power plant workers	50	5,000
Spike recorded at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant	400 per hour	40,000 per hour
Acute radiation sickness begins	1,000 (or 1 sievert)	100,000

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Health Physics Society, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, International Atomic Energy Agency
In 1986, the largest nuclear power plant eruption occurred in Ukraine known as the Chernobyl disaster. In this event people were exposed to more nuclear radiation than ever before recorded in history. More recently, the nuclear plant incident in Fukushima, Japan harnessed growing concerns globally not only for the people in Japan, but also for people in other parts of the world that may be impacted by the radiation, as it would slowly encompass different regions. Here are resources to keep an up-to-date mental note of just how bad the nuclear radiation disaster is at this very moment. Note that levels have changed since the time of this writing.
Nuclear radiation depicted in the US, updated in real time every minute
Nuclear radiation measurements in Japan, in light of the Fukushima event

To what extent should people worry about radiation?

Unfortunately, radiation exposure is unavoidable as radiation is everywhere at all times. No matter where you are, some type of radiation is being emitted near you either by a nuclear plant nearby, radio towers, the TV in your living room, or from within the earth’s crust. There are many factors that must be taken into consideration when discussing radiation exposure and its dangers. Here are factors to consider, with each one able to be controlled to some extent for radiation protection.

Amount or quantity of radiation exposure

Concentration, or focus of radiation exposure

Proximity of radiation exposure

Intensity of radiation exposure

Duration of radiation exposure

Here is a Radiation Calculator provided by the Environmental Protection Agency to see just how much radiation you may be exposed to annually. Having an idea of how much radiation you are actually exposed to on a daily basis can make a huge difference when it comes to protecting your health from radiation. If the amount of radiation seems high you should reduce the amount of activities which involve radiation.
The amount of radiation the average person is exposed to annually is 620 mrem, according to the EPA. Of course, exposure varies based on how often X-rays are administered, how often flights are taken, how much radon is in our homes, and many other factors.
The concentration of radiation is also very important. As an example. there has been much debate over body scanner’s in airports and the radiation emitted by them to travelers. To someone who travels all the time, this radiation is a larger threat than to someone who seldom travels. Though there has been much dispute over this topic, with some arguing that the scanners pose no health risk, many doctors couldn’t disagree more. Below is an excerpt from a letter written by doctors John Sedat Ph.D., David Agard, Ph.D., Marc Shuman, M.D., and Robert Stroud, Ph.D from the University of California, San Francisco faculty. There is simply a significant difference between radiation that is concentrated to one specific area and radiation allocated throughout the entire body.

“Unlike other scanners, these new devices operate at relatively low beam energies (28keV). The majority of their energy is delivered to the skin and the underlying tissue. Thus, while the dose would be safe if it were distributed throughout the volume of the entire body, the dose to the skin may be dangerously high.”

The quote above can be found in this article.
Similarly, cell phones cause a relatively low amount of radiation, but all of that radiation isfocused directly on the brain. The microwaves exuded from a cell phone, depending on how far the antenna is from the head (proximity), can penetrate as much as 1 1/2 inches into the brain. These microwaves cook the brain from the inside out just as a microwave oven cooks food from the inside out. The effects of radiation can be detrimental over a long period of time, especially when the radiation is focused on such a sensitive part of the body.
As mentioned, the radiation coming from sources like body scanners and cell phones aren’t particularly powerful. If those waves were as powerful as waves stemming from an explosion of a nuclear reactor, things would be very different. The intensity of the nuclear radiation resulting from a nuclear reactor is much more harmful. This radiation also differs from a cell phone since the radiation from an explosion hangs around for a much longer duration, causing even more need for radiation protection.
Either way, it isn’t just one source of radiation which poses a health threat – it’s all of them combined. Someone might say that the radiation emitted from airport body scanner’s is safe, or that the radiation from medical tests are so low that there is no worry. However, whether they are safe at low doses or not, when all of these sources are combined, the chance of reaching acute radiation sickness increases.
So are single factors such as the scanners a huge threat alone? Maybe not, but including that radiation dose with all other “small” doses of radiation coming from various other sources may eventually lead to a health problem.

Health risks of being exposed to too much radiation

As radiation accumulates in your body, so does the chance of suffering from a health sickness. The most noted health risk that comes from being exposed to too much radiation is cancer. However, there are other very prominent health risks that may develop from too much radiation exposure.

Genetic defects in children of exposed parents

Mental retardation in unborn children of exposed mothers

Damage to the gastrointestinal tract leading to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (too much radiation could destroy the lining of the GI tract which could be fatal)

Thyroid damage ultimately leading to cancer

Damage to bone marrow which may cause the body to be highly susceptible to infection and may also cause bleeding

Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

Just like anything else in life, a topic like this needs to really be put into perspective. It has already been established that no amount of radiation should be considered safe, but should this cause monumental concerns?
Driving, for example, exposes you to some small amount of radiation. Is it really necessary to impound your car and buy a bicycle in order to avoid the small amount of radiation from driving? Probably not, since the benefits in this case outweigh the risks for the vast majority of people. Instead of stressing out about the radiation from activities such as driving, omit another source of radiation exposure from your life. Simply by talking on your cell phone less will result in less radiation exposure. Even placing your cell phone far away from you instead of in your pocket at all times limits exposure. Although it’s a small amount, it is a very simple solution.
Everything in life has a benefit and a risk. What you need to decide for yourself is if the benefit outweighs the risk. There is always room for improvement, but we should never stress out too much while making these improvements.

What can I do to protect myself from this electromagnetic chaos?

Radiation protection is key in todays society. The necessary protective precautions that should be taken to protect oneself from radiation vary based on the factors listed above: amount or quantity, concentration, focus, proximity, intensity, and duration of the radiation exposure.
Cell phones are extremely prominent in today’s day and age with just about everyone keeping their cell phone close by when not talking on it. A simple way to protect oneself from cell phone radiation is to invest in a cell phone radiation protector.
The body and brain is made up of water, sugars, and fats. Microwaves exuded by cell phones agitate these substances and penetrates the brain – cooking it from within. These EMR blockers have been shown to block or neutralize the microwaves exuded by cell phones, protecting the brain and other parts of your body.
Due to the ongoing bombardment of electromagnetic chaos in today’s world, it would also be extremely beneficial to invest in a electromagnetic chaos eliminator. Various websites can provide you with pendants, rings, and even decorative items for your house which will neutralize the EMC waves.
By neutralizing the electromagnetic chaos in your home, you will feel better, healthier, happier, and more alive.

What about nuclear fallout?

For more serious situations such as the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, a supplement known as Potassium Iodide (KI) has received massive recognition as a solution to radiation exposure. Ever since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, many stores have even sold out of this supplement, with consumers ingesting as much as 130mg. Taking a large dose of iodide can be a great method for warding off radioactivity. This method of protection, however, should not be adopted by everyone who is concerned about radiation exposure. Although it may help for some people exposed to massive amounts of radiation, it could cause a great deal of thyroid toxicity. Instead, people who are preparing for a radioactive cloud to pass by should take smaller doses of this supplement for protection.
Why potassium iodide?
Most people are iodine deficient. The thyroid’s job is to produce hormones to carry out various functions, and it does this through iodine absorption. If iodine is not available for the body to absorb then it will devour it from the environment. When someone is deficient in iodine while being exposed to radioactivity, the body will indistinguishably absorb that toxic radioactive iodine. This leads to damage to your thyroid, and ultimately to radiation accumulation. By giving your body non-toxic iodine, it will readily absorb that iodine instead of the radioactive cloud that passes. In addition, the supplement will protect you from fluoride, bromine, and chlorine damage.
The amount of potassium iodide taken varies based on exposure levels. Some experts recommend that taking 130mg of potassium iodide a day is sufficient, but controversy stirs in this topic. Other experts believe 130mg is way too much, and that a dose as small as 12.5mg daily should be taken for sufficient protection. It is also important to consider that taking this supplement will only protect you from radiation for about one day and won’t undo radiation you may have already been exposed to.
Risks of taking Potassium Iodide
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the possible risks of taking KI are:

Intestinal upset

Allergic Reactions

Rashes

Inflammation of the salivary glands

These possible risks are only likely to occur if you:

Take a higher than recommended dose of KI

Take the drug for several days

Have pre-existing thyroid disease

Other forms of protection from nuclear fallout

Sea vegetables – Like all vegetables, vegetables from the sea are extremely nutritious. Consuming vegetables such as kelp can provide you with enough iodine if you are unable to supplement or would rather obtain it from a food source. The problem with sea vegetables, however, is that they are very likely to be toxic. Just like all fish, sea vegetables have been found to be contaminated with mercury, PCB’s, and dioxins. When choosing to go with kelp instead of supplementing with iodine, be sure to have a way of knowing if it is toxic or not.

Chlorella – Chlorella is full of chlorophyll, which wards off radiation.

Spirulina – Spirulina has been been shown to not only enhance the immune system and reduce cholesterol, but also protect the body from radiation.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C is a powerful anti-toxicity nutrient. Everyone should be taking vitamin C regularly not only for its numerous health benefits, but also for its ability to prepare and strengthen your body for an upcoming toxic attack.
You should also:

Spend less time near radiation sources if possible.

Stay as far away as possible when near radiation sources.

Shield yourself behind lead, concrete, or water for more of a barrier between you and the radiation.

Not use microwave ovens

Inquire about getting your radon levels measured in your home. If the level is too high, or even if it isn’t too high, see what measures can be taken to reduce the radon exposure.

The bottom line

It seems radiation will always be a part of our lives. Taking measures for protection is recommended, but it’s important to remember not to panic because of any radiation you have been exposed to. Keeping stress levels down will keep your immune system stronger, and fighting off anything and everything that is harmful will be that much easier.

References for this page include:

United States. Radiation Risks and Realities. , 2007. Web. 14 May 2011. <http://www.epa.gov/radiation/docs/402-k-07-006.pdf>.
“NRC: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Radiation Protection.” United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Protecting People and the Environment. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 25 04 2011. Web. 14 May 2011. <http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/related-info/faq.html>.
Mercola, Joseph. “How to Protect Yourself from Nuclear Radiation.” Mercola.com: Take Control of Your Health. Dr. Joseph Mercola, 25 02 2011. Web. 14 May 2011. <http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/03/25/how-to-protect-yourself-from-nuclear-radiation.aspx>.
“CDC Radiation Emergencies: Potassium Iodide (KI).” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Your Online source for Credible Health Information. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 03 2011. Web. 14 May 2011. <http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/ki.asp#med>.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

The Dangers of Microwaves and Their Effects on Our Food

And Their Effects on Our Food

America’s most convenient appliance – microwave ovens seem to be an absolute necessity in today’s fast-paced world. They are currently present in at least 90% of homes in America thanks to their ability to cook and reheat foods or beverages in a simple, rapid way. The majority of people use this kitchen appliance without question and often thing microwaves just a simple alternative to conventional ovens. This page is here to tell you to think twice before using your microwave, as it could be one of the worst things you do for your own food.

What are microwaves and how do they work?

In short, microwave ovens are kitchen appliances which are used to cook or reheat food by emitting microwaves. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation and are on the low energy end of the energy spectrum, second to radio waves. The waves are generated by something called a magnetron – something found within every microwave oven.
Magnetrons produce an electromagnetic field with a microwave frequency of approximately 2,450 megaHertz (MGz), which is the equivalent to 2.4 gigaHertz (GHz). Microwaves produced within the microwave oven cause dialectric heating – they bounce around the inside of the oven and are absorbed by whatever is placed in the oven.
In order for something to heat in a microwave oven, water must be present within the substance. If water is not present, heating will not occur and it would remain cool. The reason for this is that water molecules within the food vibrate at incredible speeds, creating molecular friction which is responsible for the heating of the food. The structure of the water molecules are torn apart and vigorously deformed. This is much different than any other method of cooking, as other methods such as convection ovens heat up food by transferring heat convectionally from the outside inward.
Hans Hertel, a Swiss scientist, states:

“There are no atoms, molecules or cells of any organic system able to withstand such a violent, destructive power for any extended period of time, not even in the low energy range of milliwatts… This is how microwave cooking heat is generated – friction from this violence in water molecules. Structures of molecules are torn apart, molecules are forcefully deformed (called structural isomerism) and thus become impaired in quality.”

You might wonder why food is often unevenly heated when taken out of the microwave. The uneven heating occurs because microwaves work with whatever water molecules are present, and since not all areas of food contain the same amount of water, heating becomes uneven.
While microwave cooking does begin within the molecules where water is present, they don’t actually cook from “the inside out” like many people believe. They actually start with the outer layers while the inner layers are mostly heated and cooked simply by transference of heat from the outer layers. This is oftentimes why you’ll find that the outside of the food is extremely hot while the inside seems to have been absent during the re-heating or cooking.

The Radiation Effects of Microwaves and Other Forms of Non-Ionizing Radiation

Microwaves are in fact radiation. They are classified as non-ionizing radiation – radiation which can change the position of atoms but is not strong enough to alter their structure, composition, or properties. Even though non-ionizing radiation is not strong enough to alter the structure of atoms, it is still able to cause physical alterations. A clear example of how non-ionizing radiation can harm you is the damage caused to your skin and eyes from the sun. When you use microwave cooking, you are exposing yourself to microwave radiation.
Other forms of ionizing radiation are visible light, ultraviolet and infrared waves, and waves emitted from televisions, cell phones, and electric blankets.
To learn more about radiation, click here to view our radiation page.
Today we live in a technologically advanced world. We could label the time we live in as the “technology age” as well as the “radiation age”. People today are bombarded with radiation from almost everything around: radio towers, televisions, cell phones, microwave ovens, computers, satellites, broadcast antennas, and so much more. Unfortunately, radiation doesn’t go away over time, in fact, it just accumulates.
Although humankind has conducted study after study concluding that no amount of radiation is safe, we don’t really know what all of this means in the long term. But here is what we do know:

When any radiation waves resonate with a body part, the biological effect is intensified. For example, microwave frequencies are very similar to the frequencies of your brain. The effects microwaves have on your brain are greater than those same waves on any other part of the body.

Although studies are done to view the effects of radiation, most of these studies are done for short exposure periods at higher intensities. There is an immense shortage of studies using long exposure periods with low-level radiation. More research simply needs to be done.

Radiation accumulates over time and never goes away.

Due to the amount of radiation everyone is exposed to daily, it is difficult to conduct studies using control groups. Radiation can’t really be controlled anymore due to the unavoidable invasion.

We simply don’t know the long-term effects of radiation, so why risk it by watching your food cook in your microwave day after day and night after night?

Who shouldn’t use microwave ovens and why?

No one should be using microwave ovens. This is especially true if you are a baby, a child, are pregnant, already suffer from illness & disease, or are already bombarded with more radiation than the average person.
Why?

You may suffer from “Microwave Sickness”

Tissues directly exposed to microwaves are subject to the same deformities molecules go through, and this can in turn cause you to experience “microwave sickness”. Remember, it isn’t just microwave ovens which emit this kind of radiation. Cell phone towers also emit this type of radiation.
People may experience any or all of the following after being exposed to high levels of microwave radiation.

Impaired cognition
Nausea
Vision problems
Depression and irritability
Weakened immune system
Headaches
Dizziness
Insomnia and/or sleep disturbances
Frequent urination and extreme thirst

Robert O. Becker, author of The Body Electric, stated the following on page 314 in his book:

“It’s [Microwave sickness] first signs are low blood pressure and slow pulse. The later and most common manifestations are chronic excitation of the sympathetic nervous system [stress syndrome] and high blood pressure.
This phase also often includes headache, dizziness, eye pain, sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, stomach pain, nervous tension, inability to concentrate, hair loss, plus an increased incidence of appendicitis, cataracts, reproductive problems, and cancer. The chronic symptoms are eventually succeeded by crisis of adrenal exhaustion and ischemic heart disease [the blockage of coronary arteries and heart attacks].”

In another book entitled Health Effects of Microwave Radiation, author Dr. Lita Lee also expressed his concern over the use of microwaves. Dr. Lee observed that the symptoms listed above could be caused by certain observations shown below.

Lymphatic disorders were observed, leading to decreased ability to prevent certain types of cancers
An elevated rate of cancer cell formation was observed in the blood
Increased rates of stomach and intestinal cancers were observed
Higher rates of digestive disorders and gradual breakdown of the systems of elimination were observed

Life Energy is Depleted

Foods which haven’t been processed or cooked and are naturally occurring contain life energy which is transmitted from the sun. Biophotons are the smallest physical unit of light which are stored in all life forms. They contain bio-information and are partially responsible the feelings you get which signify well-being and vitality. Foods like naturally grown vegetables and especially sun-ripened fruits are the main source for these biophotons to humans.
Microwaving food, in effect, potentially destroys and depletes the life energy, rendering the food completely dead and lifeless. In addition, the food’s nutritional value is lost and it becomes nearly useless in terms of providing any real health benefit.

Fact: Russians Banned the Microwave Oven After Extensive Studies

Microwaves were first invented by the Nazi’s in order to provide a method of cooking for their troops during World War II. Seeing as though these microwave ovens have been experimental and new, the US War Department was assigned to research these new devices shortly after the war.
Turns out, the U.S. didn’t really perform the extensive research necessary for the new invention. Instead, the Russians decided to tackle the issue with extreme force.
Intrigued by this new device, the Russians conducted in-depth research to discover the biological effects they might possess. The results were staggering enough to lead to a ban of the new device in the Soviet Union. The ban, however, was later lifted during Perestroika, the political movement responsible for the restructuring of the Soviet Union.
The findings include:

Carcinogenic substances were formed from the microwaving of nearly all foods tested

Microwaving milk and grains resulted in carcinogenic substances being formed through the conversion of amino acids

Microwaving prepared meats caused cancer-causing agents such as d-Nitrosodienthanolamines to form

Microwaving fruits as a method of thawing resulted in the conversion of glucoside and galactoside fractions into carcinogenic substances

Extremely short exposure of raw, cooked, or frozen vegetables converted their plant alkaloids into carcinogens

Carcinogenic free radicals were formed in microwaved plants, especially root vegetables

Structural degradation leading to decreased food value was found to be 60 to 90 percent overall for all foods tested, with significant decreases in bioavailability of B complex vitamins, vitamins C and E, essential minerals, and lipotropics

Twenty years of the Russian research led to the international warning about the damaging biological and environmental effects microwaves possess. The warning also included other similar frequency electronic devices such as cell phones.

Say Goodbye to Your Foods Nutritional Value

Although there hasn’t been as many studies on microwaves as say, the importance of various vitamins and minerals, all of the studies generally agree on one thing: nutritional value is significantly reduced if you microwave food. You’d think that studying microwaves would be at the top of the list, given their place in our society, but evidently their role is not significant enough for more thorough testing.

Note that most of these studies have been done prior to 2000. This may be due to the shift of focus from microwaves to a more prevalent threat to humanity: the intense electromagnetic chaos from electromagnetic devices such as cell phones, computers, and advanced technology. Here are some studies illustrating the detrimental effects of microwaves and microwave cooking.

This study found that broccoli when microwaved with a little bit of water loses up to 97% of its beneficial antioxidants. Steamed broccoli only lost 11% or less. Some amounts of phenolic compounds and glucosinolates were also lost. The study was published in the November 2003 issue of The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.

Vitamin C in asparagus spears was lost during a 1999 Scandinavian study.

One study found 60 seconds of microwaving garlic depleted the food of it’s allinase, garlic’s primary cancer-fighting ingredient.

Just 6 minutes of microwave heating turned 30-40 percent of the B12 in milk into a dead form, which was found in a Japanese study by Watanabe.

An Australian study recently conducted showed that microwaves cause a higher degree of “protein unfolding” than conventional heating.

A 1992 study found that breast milk lost lysozyme activity, antibodies, and became a more suitable environment for the potential growth of pathogenic bacteria after being microwaved.

Microwaving Food Leads to a Negative Impact on Human Physiology & the Heart

Hans Hertel, a Swiss food scientist, initiated the first tests on microwaved food and microwave cooking to determine how microwaves affect human physiology and the blood. After studying these effects, Hertel concluded that microwaving food leads to food degeneration. These degenerative changes in nutrients caused changes in blood which could cause health problems.
Health issues which could be caused are:

Elevated cholesterol levels

A plummet in leukocytes (white blood cells), which could suggest poisoning

Decreased red blood cell levels

Production of radiolytic compounds

Decreased hemoglobin levels, which might indiciate anemia

Another study found that microwave frequency radiation affects the heart at non-thermal levels – levels which are well below federal safety guidelines. To examine these effects, the study used a 2.4GHz radiation frequency, which is the same frequency emitted by microwave ovens as well as wifi routers.

There is even evidence that this same frequency can cause elevated blood sugar levels in certain people. This points to the possibility that there may be a type 3 diabetes generated by dirty electricity. Here is a video below making a presentation support this. You may find the video “slow”, but it’s well worth 7 minutes of your time.

Solution!

There doesn’t seem to be any reason to use microwave ovens when comparing benefits and the risks. Even if all of the information, all of the studies, and all of the people speaking out against microwave ovens didn’t know 100% that these devices were harmful, is it really worth the risk for a little convenience? No one voicing the dangers of microwaves has an agenda. This care is pure, and it’s an issue that is seriously alive. Avoid microwave cooking and avoid the carcinogenic substances that are created from it.
If you’re skeptical of this information, at least minimize your use of the device just in case, until you come to a different decision.

Firstly, dispose of your microwave. The founders of this site do NOT use microwaves. This is not just talk, we are really doing what we try to inform others to do, or not to do. Plan ahead and put your food in a conventional oven. You may also use a convection oven, or toaster oven as alternatives. Another tip is to start consuming more raw food – this will automatically limit the chances you’d even need to use a microwave, and it’s extremely healthy.

Invest in a product which will protect you against electromagnetic radiation. We suggest you do this anyway due to the incredible bombardment of EMR people are exposed to now. By doing this, you’ll more or less eliminate the radiation aspect of microwaves, but will still suffer from the loss of nutrients, and alterations of chemicals which inhibit cancer growth.

Although the dangers of microwaves aren’t the biggest problems facing society, they are still very prevalent and extremely easy to avoid.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Top 10 Alternative Treatments for Sleep Apnea

1. Positional Therapy

One of the most simplest and effective alternative way to treat obstructive sleep apnea is to sleep on your side.
However, not all the patients can benefit from side sleeping.
Discover:

what is positional sleep apnea,
if positional therapy is effective for you,
and what are the best way to use this therapy.

Learn how to treat sleep apnea with positional therapy.

2. Alternative to CPAP

Not every patient can use CPAP without having side effects from the therapy.
Fortunately, there are alternatives to CPAP that can even have the same results as a CPAP machine, if you make the right choice:
You can choose from: BiPAP machines, dental devices, tongue devices, didgeridoos, special sleeping pillows, etc.
Click here to discover the alternatives to CPAP.

3. Weight Loss for Sleep Apnea

Many overweight people don't realize they may have sleep apnea.
Although losing weight can be a life changing event, improving your sleep and quality of life, this is difficult to do when you are increasingly tired from a sleep disorder.
With some simple special rules for overweight apnea patients, you can lose weight even if you have OSA.
Click here to learn about the diet plan for sleep apnea.

4. Tongue Exercises for Sleep Apnea

Do you have enough motivation to treat your sleep apnea? Studies have shown that special tongue and jaw exercises can improve your sleep breathing disorder.
The only issue with these exercises is the necessity to practice them every day. The positive results will appear in almost 3 months.
Click here to learn the tongue exercises for sleep apnea.

5. Yoga Exercises for Sleep Apnea

If you have mild symptoms of OSA syndrome, yoga can improve your sleep quality by using two methods:

yoga breathing techniques.
yoga exercises for weight loss.

Yoga is more effective is combination with tongue or oropharyngeal exercises.
Click here to learn about yoga exercises for sleep apnea.

6. Exercises for Increasing Airway Muscle Tone

Discover special exercises that will increase the muscle tone of your neck and throat, to prevent the airway to collapse during sleep.
You'll learn singing and jaw exercises, or strange musical instruments that can help you improve snoring or OSA.
Click here to learn how to practice the sleep apnea exercises.

7. Oropharyngeal Exercises

Discover 21 mouth exercises that can treat severe snoring and mild to moderate OSA.
These exercises can be very effective only for patients with important characteristics.
Learn the oropharyngeal exercises for sleep apnea.

8. Natural Remedies

The nature can also help you alleviate your sleep breathing problems. Some extracts from plants can directly help patients with OSA, like the Kampo extract.
However, other plants are even dangerous if you combine them with sleep medication.
Click here to learn how to treat sleep apnea with natural remedies.

9. Didgeridoo for Sleep Apnea

Clinical studies demonstrated that playing didgeridoo can prevent the collapse of the airway, thus eliminating snoring and apnea episodes during sleep.
To use the didgeridoo properly, you need to learn the circular breathing technique, which is the only the difficult part in this therapy.
Click here to learn how to use didgeridoo to improve sleep apnea.

10. Snoring Devices

Loud and irregular snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, the devices that are designed to treat snoring can also help you to breathe better during sleep.
Click here to discover 7 types of snoring devices that may also help mild obstructive sleep apnea.

Alternative cures cannot always treat sleep apnea completely.

Sleep apnea is a complicated disorder, and the choice of the correct treatment depends on many factors.
The treatment should be chosen on the basis of the type of apnea, how severe it may be, and your overall health.
Bottom line... Speak with your doctor before starting alternative cures for sleep apnea.

Holistic Cures for Sleep Apnea

Improve Obstructive Apnea Starting Tonight:
Try sleeping on your side rather than sleeping on your back as it can produces loud snores because of blockages.
Elevate the head when you sleep. This measure can alleviate snoring and make breathing easier.
Use an air humidifier at nighttime to make the air moister.
Don't smoke for at leas several hours prior to bedtime. Doing so, the smoke can cause the airways to tighten in the neck, worsening sleep apnea.
Maintain regular sleep hours. In my case, I had to quit my shift work job, to have a normal sleep.
use a nasal dilator, saline nasal spray or breathe right strips to help open nasal passages (see the helpful videos for useful tips).

Opening Your Nasal Passages for Easy Breathing

Bottom line...
With a few exceptions, most alternative sleep apnea treatments are not harmful, and even if you have a severe disorder, they may be helpful in promoting better health.
The worst decision you could make would be to stop using the treatment your sleep specialist prescribed while you try new alternatives. If you already use CPAP, you can also experiment with alternative treatments, using a journal to monitor your progress.