Ph chart

There are better ph charts out there but this can give you and idea.. You need a more detailed one.And I dont totally agree with this one. Because in some case fruit , in your body, is sugar. Depending your level. Check your ph its cheap to buy strips and do it a few times a day til you figure out your deal. Detox Cleansing will not only help the body externally, but will also help in balancing the ph level inside the body. If you want to obtain a well-balanced ph, you must have a proper diet and nutrition. A diet consisting of foods high in alkaline, proper supplementation, and hydrating the body properly can aid the body in detox cleansing.

Different fluids are found inside the human body. The cells inside the body are often affected by the ph level. The ph level is the measurement of acid-alkaline in the body. The body has its own way of managing the so-called ph level; and when it is unable to do such thing properly, the imbalance affects the whole body. Acids are considered toxins, and these body toxins need to be removed through detoxification. You have to aid your body in the detoxification process especially when it is not functioning well.

If you experience stress, tiredness, excess weight, fatigue, aches, pains, poor digestion, and other serious disorders, the ph level inside your body may be too acidic. Ingesting foods which are considered acidifying foods as dairy, processed sugar, meat, alcohol, coffee, etc. overloads the ability of your body to neutralize all the acids. Acidifying toxins are created by microforms and pathogens inside the body. If the body is too acidic, yeasts, microforms, and bad bacteria proliferate. These live organisms create even more toxins, and add up to the already acidic environment.

There are alkalizing products available in stores which augment the ph balance. A well-maintained and balanced ph level will prevent acid build up in the body. If you think that, you’re one the many people who has already formed an acid build up or are very acidic, start detox cleansing now.

detox mercury

Mercury is the most toxic, non-radioactive element on the earth. Most medical and scientific researchers have called for a ban on the use of mercury in all products. However, the potential harmful effects of mercury fillings have been ignored by the U.S. government. Due to its poisonous nature, mercury can adversely affect the immune, urinary, cardiac, respiratory and digestive systems. Under laboratory conditions, mercury has produced brain cell deterioration identical to that seen in victims of Alzheimer's disease.

Many people do not realize the "silver" amalgam fillings are 50% mercury. A large filling may contain as much mercury as a thermometer. Mercury vaporizes easily at room temperature, and in this state, is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Inhaled mercury vapor is readily absorbed into the bloodstream. The World Health Organization has concluded that dental fillings contribute more mercury to a person's body than all other sources of mercury combined. Mercury is a powerful poison. Published research demonstrates that mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium or arsenic. No amount of exposure to mercury vapor can be considered harmless. Especially considering its cumulative effect.

For more information on the ways the amalgam fillings leak mercury into the body and the problems caused by mercury in the body see: "The Smoking Teeth Video" (http://www.iaomt.org/videos/) .

The International Academy of Medicine & Toxicology believes you should have mercury fillings removed (unless you are pregnant or lactating). Mercury vapor is continuously emitted from dental fillings and accumulates in the body over time. The damaging effects of this exposure may not manifest for years or even decades. Studies repeatedly demonstrate that even low levels of mercury cause measurable adverse health effects. Mercury in the tissues of a fetus or infant correlates significantly with the number of dental amalgam fillings in the mother. Newborns may be at risk for learning disabilities because of mercury their mother absorbed during pregnancy. Many physicians are testing their patients for mercury toxicity and referring them to biological dentists. Across scientific disciplines, health professionals are realizing that mercury may adversely impact patient health.

To prevent mercury exposure, the IAOMT recommends finding a biological dentist properly trained in mercury filling removal. Patients should inquire about the following amalgam removal protocols:

* Utilizing an efficient suction system in the oral cavity with a special tip or its equivalent to contain amalgam particles and mercury vapors.

* Utilizing a rubber damn to eliminate the possibility to have the patient swallow the larger sections of mercury amalgam fillings as they are being cut apart and removed

* Using a vacuum system extra-orally to capture any escaping mercury fumes

* Operating both intraoral and extra oral vacuum systems at maximum efficiency.

* Applying copious amounts of water to the filling during removal.

* Removing the amalgam in large segments to minimize the generation of mercury vapor and amalgam particulate.

* Providing the patient and dental staff with a mercury-free source of air.

* If applicable, have a vitamin C drip done during the mercury amalgam procedure and/or have it done soon after the procedure.

Most biological dentists work in conjunction with physicians, who may prescribe supplements prior to the removal of mercury fillings. It is imperative that chronically ill patients seek advice from a physician knowledgeable in mercury toxicity issues.

In addition to these measures recommended by the IAOMT for protecting patients while having the fillings removed there is a new protocol being recognize by the alternative naturopathic health practitioners that uses Calcium Bentonite Clay for detoxing mercury from the body.

Certain healing clays are able to extract heavy metals, radioactive elements and many other toxins such as pesticides from the body. These clays, technically known as Smectites, have the ability to absorb and adsorb making them ideal for binding with heavy metals. To understand more about the remarkable abilities of healing clay go to (www.AboutClay.com) .

When Bentonite clay absorbs water and swells, it is stretched open like a highly porous sponge; the toxins are drawn into these spaces by electrical attraction and bound fast. In fact, according to the Canadian Journal of Microbiology (31 [1985], 50-53), bentonite can absorb pathogenic viruses, aflatoxin (a mold), and pesticides and herbicides including Paraquat and Roundup. The clay is eventually eliminated from the body with the toxins bound to its multiple surfaces.

When clay contacts "free mercury", as well as many, many other toxic substances, the clay acts with both absorption and adsorption. Thus, the body is protected against the mercury as it exits the body.

In my book Living Clay, Nature's Own Miracle Cure, I list the protocol for using Calcium Bentonite Clay for mercury detoxing. The clay can and should be administered in several ways and in conjunction with a biological dentist properly trained in mercury filling removal.

1. Begin taking clay internally several weeks before the removal of the fillings. Drink 2 oz. of pre-mixed liquid calcium Bentonite clay water 3 times a day.

2. Prior to the removal of the amalgams begin swishing clay water in the mouth for 2 minutes 3-4 times a day and then spitting the mixture out and rinsing the mouth with water.

3. Pack dry powder clay around the teeth and gums at night and sleep with it in the mouth. Another method would be to put hydrated clay into a plastic mouth piece and insert over the teeth at night. Follow this with swishing.

4. Taking clay baths twice a week using two cups of dry powder clay per bath sprinkled lightly back and forth across the tub as you are filling the tub with hot water. Soak for 15-20 minutes submerging as much as possible into the bath water. Continue this for twelve weeks or longer if necessary to draw out toxins stored in the soft tissues of the body.

5. Hair Analysis Test or the Melisa Test (www.Melisa.org) are recommended to monitor the Mercury levels in the body before and during the detoxing.

For thousands of years, people have used clay to heal wounds, soothe indigestion, and kill intestinal worms. Though the practice has declined in modern times, the recent rise of drug-resistant germs has scientists looking more closely at these ancient remedies to learn exactly what they can do and how they do it.

More and more we are seeing man-made chemical health related problems being rectified with seemingly simple natural substances like Calcium Bentonite Clay. This amazing natural substance is beginning to be recognized for its true value as a catalyst to support the body in returning to its natural state of health.

Be discriminating and select a clay from a reputable source. Ask to see the mineral analysis of their clay and a lab test for microbials. Insist on a quality, clean, pure, natural clay free of Staphylococcus Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Escherichia Coli and Salmonella. The Smectite/Montmorillonite Calcium Bentonite Living Clays, capable of adsorption and absorption, are widely respected for their healing properties.

I would like to thank Dr. Pentti Nupponen, (www.drnupe.com) , a dentist who cares and stays on the leading edge of safe practices for his patients, for consulting and contributing to the authenticity of this article.

The information in this article is meant to supplement and not to be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. This information should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health-care professional.


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silica

The mineral silica (Si) is getting more notice for its important functions. Sometimes called the "beauty mineral" because it improves skin elasticity and hair and nail growth, a few other more important aspects have been explored lately.

Silica helps ensure collagen elasticity of all connecting tissues in the body, including tendons and cartilage. This reduces aches and pains and maintains your body's flexibility. It has also been determined lately that high levels of blood serum silica keep arterial plaque from building and clogging blood vessels.

The main culprit for that plaque has recently shifted from cholesterol buildup to calcification from calcium in the blood that is not absorbed as bone matter. It has been known that silica is an important part of building bone matter. Without it, calcium goes elsewhere to potentially calcify in the soft tissue of inner artery walls and the heart.

Silica is vital for keeping strong bones and a healthy cardiovascular system.
This qualifies silica as an essential anti-aging mineral that is much more than skin deep.

Silica for detoxing heavy metals - especially aluminum

Even PubMed acknowledges silicic acid as an antidote for aluminum poisoning and silica as a detox agent for heavy metals. Both brain tissue calcification and aluminum toxicity are linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Now it's been discovered that silica can be supplemented to help prevent yet another aspect of aging - dementia. Obviously it can also be used as an adjunct with any other Alzheimer's treatment, such as pure cold pressed coconut oil (http://www.naturalnews.com/030919_coconut_oil_Alzheimers.html).

Aluminum (Al) is passed out through the urine when one supplements silica. It seems there's little danger of taking too much, as long as adequate water is consumed and vitamin B1 and potassium levels are maintained.

There is no shortage of aluminum toxicity in our environment. It's in cookware, beverage containers, foil, second hand cigarette smoke, cosmetics, sunscreen, chemtrails, and more. For sure, it is in all vaccines. Injecting aluminum bypasses the normal route of eliminating it.

Aluminum accumulates in tissue that doesn't have a rapid cellular turnover. The slow turnover tissues are contained in bone matter, the heart and the brain. The brain and its associated nervous system is where diseases such as Parkinson's, MS, chronic fatigue and other neurological or auto-immune diseases manifest.

Dr. Chris Exley, PhD, has dedicated almost two decades of his scientific life to researching aluminum toxicity. He calls the period of time from the early 20th Century to now the "Age of Aluminum." Before then, aluminum remained in the ground and hadn't yet been mined. Exley claims mining aluminum and using it in so many ways corresponds to the marked increase of neurological diseases.

He recommended a couple of pricey mineral waters high in silica that better health food stores carry (Video source below, Exley lecture). He claimed positive results occurred with vaccine injured children drinking these waters, but there are other good less pricey silica sources as well.

Silica sources

Horsetail is an excellent and inexpensive herbal source of silica. Horsetail has been around for centuries, and mostly forgotten until recent research attention uncovered more attributes. Until then, horsetail was used mostly as a diuretic or treatment for kidney stones.

Anything for which silica is useful will benefit from horsetail. And there are supplements that are formulated for silica intake that you may want to look into. Foods that help keep your silica levels high are: Unrefined whole grains such as rye, barley, oats, and wheat. Alfalfa sprouts nuts, and other seeds will boost your silica levels.

Sources for this article include

(Video) Dr. Chris Exley at the Vaccine Safety Conference in January 2011. http://gaia-health.com/gaia-blog/2011-12-14/leach-aluminum-from-your-body-drink-silicon-rich-water/

http://www.naturalheavymetaldetox.com/best-prevention-against-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease

http://proliberty.com/observer/20071104.htm

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/horsetail-000257.htm

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/horsetail-herbal-remedies.htm

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/horsetail.php

About the author:
Paul Fassa is dedicated to warning others about the current corruption of food and medicine and guiding others toward a direction for better health with no restrictions on health freedom. You can visit his blog at http://healthmaven.blogspot.com

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Whole Body Detox (Part 1): Lymphatic Cleansing With Rebound Exercise

With each passing decade since the end of World War II our planet has become silently, yet increasingly, toxic as pollutants from pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, industrial chemicals and other residual offenders choke the land, water and air that sustain us. As our planet becomes dangerously congested with debris so do our bodies, as evidenced by the alarming rate of deaths due to preventable illness and disease. We are neither helpless nor hopeless in this dire state, and just as we can strive to minimize our imprint on the planet, we can also take measures to reduce, eliminate and cleanse toxins from the blood, tissues and organs of our bodies. One of several effective methods of detoxification is through lymphatic cleansing.

Among the various functions of the lymphatic system is its ability to carry waste away from the cells and bloodstream to the body's organs of elimination. The system is comprised of veins and capillaries, with one-way valves, that contain a clear fluid called lymph. This fluid also surrounds cells throughout the body and collects cellular debris before draining it into the lymphatic system. Lymph carries the waste on a one-way path toward the heart and passes through many filters (lymph nodes) where special white blood cells attack and eliminate foreign molecules.

Once the lymph fluid approaches the heart it is returned to circulation and makes its way for further cleansing of toxins by the liver and kidneys. The lymphatic vessels are not connected to the blood circulatory system, and unlike blood which is pumped by the heart, lymph fluid relies on bodily movement and exercise to drive it through the lymphatic system. Forceful flushing of the system cleanses lymph nodes, contributes to healthy, clear lymph fluid, and boosts the immune system. Stagnant, slow-moving and thick lymph fluid is due to a lethargic, toxic body and weakened immune system.

When the lymph fluid remains sluggish the lymph nodes become clogged and lose their filtering ability. Without routine flushing of the lymph, debris becomes trapped in the body, creating a toxic overload and contributing to the onset of disease.

Exacerbating the problem caused by lack of exercise is the constant onslaught of toxins from processed, denatured food and exposure to environmental pollutants. Regular exercise will help to offset these offenders.

Rebounding on a mini trampoline is perhaps the most efficient and forceful means of flushing the lymph while stimulating the immune system and defending against cancer and other ailments. During rebound exercise the forces of the upward and downward bounces – acceleration and deceleration – are vertically aligned on the same plane with gravity. It was proven by Albert Einstein in 1911 that the aligned forces of acceleration, deceleration and gravity result in an increased gravitational load (1). What this means for the body is that during rebound exercise cells adjust to the increased load by becoming stronger. Rebounding strengthens virtually every cell of the body at the same time and is equivalent to resistance training for the cells.

It takes only two minutes of rebounding to flush the entire lymphatic system, while cleansing and strengthening cells and lymph nodes. A further benefit to the body is that during this brief time span the white blood cells of the immune system triple in number and remain elevated for an hour. These specialized cells play a major role in the body's defense against illness and disease. For one full hour their activity is increased as they perform their tasks of destroying and eliminating cancer cells and other toxins, expending themselves in the process. An hour after rebounding for two minutes the white blood cell count returns to normal (1, 2, 3).

At this point another two-minute rebound session would increase the demand for white blood cells as the process of cleansing, strengthening, and the flushing away of spent cells and other cancerous debris is repeated. A therapeutic strategy to rebuild health would be to rebound for two minutes every waking hour, or as many times a day as possible. Two minutes of gentle bouncing throughout the day is more effective for healing than one long session. Repeated short sessions sustain an active immune system, oxygenate and strengthen cells, and continuously cleanse the lymph. Therapeutic rebounding has been shown to reduce cancerous tumors and improve or heal a host of other ailments (3).

Those who are too weak to exercise or have difficulty standing can use a stabilizer bar which is available with most quality rebounders, such as the Needak model. This enables the weak individual to feel secure while bouncing gently. It's important to begin slowly, and gradually increase to two minutes.

Rebounding can be performed by healthy individuals for health maintenance and disease prevention. One or more long sessions of aerobic rebounding will help stimulate the immune system, improve digestion, control weight, tone and strengthen the body, and build endurance – especially when done with hand-held weights.

When beginning a program of regular rebounding it's best to gradually increase time and intensity as the body – including bones and internal organs – adjusts to the increased gravitational load and becomes stronger.

A healthy existence can only be sustained when we recognize the correlation between our toxic planet and our polluted bodies and become conscious stewards of both. One means toward this end is through daily rebounding combined with an alkaline diet to detoxify the body and profoundly contribute to optimum healing.

Future reports will cover the effectiveness and physiology of fasting, enemas and infrared sauna use for therapeutic detoxification.

References:

1. Brooks, Linda: Rebounding and Your Immune System. Urbana, OH: Vitally Yours Press, 29; 33-46, 2003

2. Brooks, Linda: Cancer – A Simple Approach. Urbana, OH: Vitally Yours Press,
33-6, 2002

3. Brooks, Linda: Rebounding to Better Health. Sixth Printing, KE Publishing, 51-2; 39-56; 71-6, 2006

About the author

Mary Laredo is an artist, educator and gallery curator who lives and works in Detroit, MI. As a breast cancer survivor who shunned conventional treatment, she is writing a book about her experience with natural therapies and nutritional healing. Visit http://marylaredo.blogspot.com 

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detox repost

detox ?? when i say skin people look at me puzzled

The seven channels of elimination are:
colon*lungs*liver*skin* kidneys* blood*lymph
part 1
Toxins enter the bloodstream from the intestine and are carried to the liver. The liver filters colon toxins and sends them to the kidneys,lungs and skin for elimination.

the blood that flows through the vessels of the vascular (blood circulatory) system carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body and REMOVES waste.The lymphatic system is the other circulatory system, through which lymph flows. The Lymphatic system and the vascular system serve to eliminate poisons from cells. The lymphatic system consists of a network of vessels the extends throughout the body,following the path of the veins. The lymphatic capillaries contain a clear fluid*lymph* which carries lymphocytes(immune cell). The lymphatic system is an important part of the immune system. In fact, organs of the immune system are known a *lymphoid organs* They include
well lets see if I can get this right.  Bone Marrow-where lymphocytes originate
                                                   Spleen-a filter for the lymphatic system and a storage site for lymphocytes
                                                   Liver-major detoxification organ
                                                   Lymph nodes_small bean-shaped structure that connect with lymphatic
                                                             capillaries**Concentrated in groin,armpits neck and abdomen.
                                                   Thymus glad- hello T cells the body's defense
why do i tell you this you need to know your body how it work. When you eat or drank poison . You need to see what is happening with it. Like a mechanic they see in the car see the gas and the oil moving around when you say its doing this and sounds like that. Well he seeing it in his mind. When you clean house for the first time i want you to see what and where it was going the poisons in your food and water and every where else were not just transported(in a glass jar) from that soda to the place you believe your problems started. no that's just were it showed problems first. Poison travel not in a glass jars safe from soda bottle to name your spot.. it went into your body, your cell. Everything god didn't intend to be a part of your DNA,, your body has to figure out how to get rid of. When you detox it all follows the same path out. for those who have dusted your house before. do you dust every thing on the lowest shelf then work your way up hhhuuuummm.
That would make the lowest self dusty again and again. so know your body detox from the top shelf down.

toxicity of cosmetics and personal care products

A new animation video from The Story of Stuff Project, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and Free Range Studios deals a devastating blow to the chemical industry with a straightforward, hard-hitting and entertaining look at the toxicity of cosmetics and personal care products.

Narrated by Annie Leonard, who also narrated the hugely popular Story of Stuff animations, this new cosmetics animation takes aim at the toxic cosmetics industry, exposing how many popular brand-name products contain cancer causing chemicals.

Watch the video animation right now on NaturalNews.TV: http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=DF7480A7C06A9D99B9F641B0F0D4AB00

Talking about shampoo products, Annie says, "Pantene contains a chemical linked to cancer. And lots of other products in my bathroom, from sunscreen to lipstick and even baby shampoo, also contain chemicals linked to cancer or other problems like learning disabilities, asthma and even damaged sperm."

The animation goes on to explain the aggregate toxic burden of personal care products on the lives of everyday consumers:

"The average woman in the U.S. uses about twelve personal care products daily... each product containing a dozen or more chemicals. Less than 20 percent of the chemicals used in cosmetics have been assessed for safety by the industry safety panel, so we just don't know what they do to us when we use them."

"It's like a giant experiment," Annie continues. "We're using all these mystery chemicals and just waiting to see what happens... The FDA doesn't even assess the safety of personal care products or their ingredients... they don't even require that all the ingredients be listed on the label!"

Why telling the truth threatens Big Business in America

Annie has done a great job with The Story of Cosmetics. The information presented in this video is unusually blunt for someone who has achieved mainstream popularity and recognition in the popular press.

The video takes direct aim at Herbal Essences shampoo from Proctor & Gamble (the company I consider to be the Monsanto of the body care industry), saying, "This is Proctor & Gamble. They're the ones offering me Herbal Essences, the number two shampoo in the country. It contains toxic petrochemicals made from oil. Since when is oil an herb?"

Astonishingly, Annie even takes aim at the bogus pink ribbon breast cancer fundraising scam by showing an image of an Estee Lauder product with a pink ribbon on the package. She says, "Ooh, here's Estee Lauder offering me a chance to help find a cure for breast cancer. That's nice, but wait... they're also using chemicals linked to cancer! Don't you think the best way for Estee Lauder to fight cancer is to stop using those chemicals in the first place?"

Sounds like Annie has been reading NaturalNews, eh? Good for her! In fact, if you just read the script of the video, you might think it was written by NaturalNews. It's the kind of information we've been putting out for years. Similarly, the Organic Consumers Association (www.OrganicConsumers.org) has been leading the charge on organic body care labeling reform, and experts like Dr. Samuel Epstein (www.PreventCancer.com) has been on the march even longer, attempting to warn Americans about the toxicity of cosmetics and personal care products for over a decade.

Now with this Story of Cosmetics, Annie Leonard has joined the ranks of those who ruffle the feathers of big industry. You can now expect a massive assault on Annie from privately-contracted hackers, social network spammers, flamers, character assault specialists and other muckrakers who are secretly hired by the corporations who stand to lose big if Annie's message results in new regulation. Welcome to the club, Annie: In America, telling the truth always gets you in trouble. Especially if you tell the sort of truth that protects the People from the toxic chemicals promoted by Big Business.

I wonder if Annie will someday do a video called The Story of Chemotherapy and expose the scam of the cancer industry, too? That would be beyond hilarious...

How about The Story of Fluoride and the mass poisoning of the water supply with a toxic, cancer-causing chemical?

Or even better, The Story of Psychiatric Drugging of Children which exposes the mass chemical poisoning of our children with psych drugs. That story, of course, is already being told over at CCHR (www.CCHR.org) through other videos.

I don't know if Annie Leonard has the courage to go after these industries, but she's shown some real backbone in attacking the toxic personal care industries, that's for sure. Give her credit where it's due: She's managed to find an entertaining, mass-media way to tell the truth about toxic personal care products, and she's getting good traction with the mainstream media on this issue, too. For that, she deserves a medal or something. But instead of a medal, she'll probably get raked over the coals by the chemical industry goons. If there's one thing Big Business can't stand in America, it's someone telling people the truth that exposes industry lies.

Exposing the lies of the toxic chemical industries in America comes with a very heavy price. Yet it remains the most important task we can all pursue right now because to take back our health, we must all speak out and dare to tell the truth about the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and vaccines that are killing us all and destroying the future of life on our planet.

Good job, Annie. Keep up the great work. (And don't forget to duck.)

Watch The Story of Cosmetics on NaturalNews.TV: http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=DF7480A7C06A9D99B9F641B0F0D4AB00

Learn more at:
www.SafeCosmetics.org
www.EWG.org
www.OrganicConsumers.org

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Toxins in health and beauty products are hard to avoid

It wasn't too long ago that Natural News featured an article highlighting Annie Leonard's video The Story of Cosmetics; in fact, Natural News even hosted the video itself. Readers and viewers who might not have been aware of the toxicity of cosmetics were in for a surprise. Unbelievably, the dangers of many of these chemicals have been well-documented. Yet, big business continues to use them in their products and the government continues to allow this practice. So what exactly are some of these toxins that consumers should be aware of? Here is a short list that is merely the tip of the iceberg:

Phthalates can be found in numerous health and beauty products, from nail polish to fragrances and lotions to shampoos. In the U.S. these chemicals are difficult to avoid when purchasing common over-the-counter products. Despite the fact that they are documented as known toxins, cosmetic and beauty manufacturers continue to use them. In fact, one major American manufacturer has stated that the FDA has determined that their use of phthalates is not a "health risk." However, phthalates have been linked to cancer, infertility, and birth defects. Whether the risk is considered minimal or not, these chemicals should not be in health and beauty products.

Lead, a toxin that most people are aware of, can be found in lipstick. If a woman is wearing lipstick, it's difficult to avoid ingesting some of it. Laws regarding lead-based paint and other potential lead hazards in one's home have made most people aware of the dangers of this toxic metal. Lead is not actually added to lipstick; rather, it is a contaminant. However, some manufacturers' lipsticks are more dangerous than others. Furthermore, lead might even be in other cosmetics. Lead, like phthalates, is linked to cancer and birth defects, and manufacturers must do a better job of keeping their lipsticks clean.

Parabens are preservatives used in health and beauty products. They work in cosmetics the way trans fats work in foods - they greatly extend the shelf life of the product, but at the expense of the human body using them! Parabens are thought to cause breast cancer and reproductive problems because they mimic hormones. Surely there are other ingredients manufacturers can use to extend the life of the products they sell without endangering their customers.

A person's skin acts as a shield, but it is not an impenetrable shell. Even though this large organ protects the rest of the body from germs and other contaminants, it cannot keep the dangerous chemicals out. If a product like lotion is rubbed on the skin and contains a toxin, the body absorbs the toxin along with the rest of the ingredients. These toxins are delivered directly into the body when they are used on the skin.

Yes, beauty can be deadly. Fortunately, there are several cosmetic and health care companies today that manufacture health and beauty products that are free of harmful chemicals, toxins, and preservatives. Many of these companies are also vegan. Mindful consumers can make healthy, safe choices when it comes to their beauty and health products.

Sources:
http://www.naturalnews.com/029264_story_of_cosmetics_chemicals.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/07/fashion/thursdaystyles/07skin.html
http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/hazmap_generic?tbl=TblAgents&id=704
http://www.pgbeautygroomingscience.com/phthalates-safety-in-cosmetics...
http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/fda060104.cfm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22979800/ns/health-kids_and_parenting
http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=283
http://www.epa.gov/lead/
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/ebook/skin/purpose.html
http://www.ecovoice.com.au/archive/evonline/evo-23/evo23-decodingcosm...
http://www.livestrong.com/article/150690-what-are-the-dangers-of-para...

About the author

Cindy Jones-Shoeman is the author of Last Sunset and a Feature Writer for Academic Writing at Suite101. 
Some of Cindy's interests include environmental issues, vegetarian and sustainable lifestyles, music, and reading.

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Perfume, air fresheners, and lotions are poison

As lovely as your favorite fragrance may smell, there's a good chance that it's a toxic chemical concoction of poisons. The ingredients used to make perfume and cologne don't stop at natural spices and pure essential oils (no matter what those romantic commercials on your TV may imply).

The list often includes formaldehyde, toluene, methylene chloride, benzaldehyde, petroleum, and phthalates. These chemicals have been linked to a wide range of damaging symptoms, including respiratory problems, nervous system issues, reproductive issues like infertility, and various forms of cancer. Phthalates are also known to be endocrine disruptors. These harmful effects have the most impact on young children and developing fetuses. In fact, pregnant women have been advised to avoid the use of perfume altogether due to these ill effects on unborn children.

But the range of products that these synthetic poisons contaminate goes far beyond your most cherished night-out-on-the-town scent. "Fragrance" is a common ingredient in air fresheners, cleaning products, lotions, cosmetics, shampoos, and sadly enough, baby products.

Under the guise of trade secrecy laws, companies are not required to inform their health-conscious consumers what ingredients are actually in this empty word- fragrance.

So how do you protect yourself and your family?

Read ingredients labels! Become familiar with the names of these adverse chemicals and don't buy products that are made with them. The sweet connotation that you may have associated with your favorite perfume will change drastically once you learn what its regular use actually does to your body. Everyone wants to smell nice, but is it at the expense of your health and your family's?

Read those labels to get a better idea of what's in these magic potions you're spraying on yourself. If the ingredients are not clear and straight-forward, but rather hidden under the catch-all term "fragrance," be very suspicious!

Skin Deep Cosmetics Database offers an online resource where you can look up the ingredients in your favorite perfumes. You'll find that the most popular brands are also often the most detrimental.

Be proactive about researching the chemicals in the products you use. Perfume, air fresheners, and lotions just won't smell as good anymore once you really know what's in them.

References:

"Fragrances and Perfumes Can Be Toxic,"
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/fragrances.htm

Skindeep Cosmetics Database, http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/?nothanks=1

"Women warned not to wear perfume during pregnancy," by Kate Foster, http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/latestnews/Women-warned--not-to....

About the author

Melanie Banzer is an independent research journalist with a passion for health, political truth, and raising babies as nature intended! She believes it is everyone's personal responsibility to take charge of their own well-being and pursue an ongoing quest for knowledge. 
Her website http://www.ohbabybabyblog.com provides holistic pregnancy-related information as she explores an alternative approach to first-time motherhood. 

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poisons in foods, cosmetics and vaccinations

The greedy corporate strategy of cutting corners to expand profits now means "injecting" toxic smoothing agents into everything from eye drops and yogurt to cosmetics and flu shots. And nothing is being done by the FDA or the CDC to stop it. Thanks to emulsifiers like sorbitol, soy lecithin, sodium caseinate, polysorbate 80, poloxamer 407, and thimerosal, the list of smoothing agents is growing every day, and they are appearing in more than just "small amounts."

If you think the gurus on Wall Street are smooth criminals "getting away with murder," the latest toxic-laden preservatives are moving in undetected, compromising consumers state of health in the short term and the long term, including immediate heart problems and central nervous system disorders. Some of these "repeat offenders" include detergents and aluminum that are injected directly into your veins in flu shots, leading to seizures, autism, miscarriages, and even Alzheimer's disease.

These "efficient delivery devices" are often ignored by the general public because many consumers just follow along with the masses, believing that the FDA and the United States Government would never allow poisons in foods, cosmetics and vaccinations. Immediate gratification has many consumers preoccupied with the conveniences of an over-stimulated society, and up to 23 of the 25 average products that aren't strictly organic are toxic.

If you think you're being careful by requesting additive free vaccines and flu shots, you've only scraped off the tip of a dangerous iceberg. Even if there is no polysorbate 80 or aluminum in an injection, vaccines are capable of inducing prolonged activation of the brain's microglia immune cells. This prolonged activation is associated with diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vaccine-related encephalitis.

Here are the most frequently used chemical emulsifiers

Are you ready to check the labels and ingredients on everything in your pantry, refrigerator, bathroom cabinet, and in those flu shots yet? Which flu shots are the most dangerous, and are there any safe ones at all? Fluvirin and Flushield contain chick embryonic fluid and synthetic emulsifiers. Polysorbate 80 is associated with allergic reactions like difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, sudden loss of balance, and coughing up blood.

Many vaccines and flu shots contain aluminum, which serves as a delivery vehicle, for helping certain components stay soluble. Do some research on aluminum hydroxide, aluminum phosphate and potassium aluminum sulfate, and you may never get another flu shot in your life.

Sorbitol is in almost every diet food, diet drink, gum, breath mint, eye drop and contact lens solution. Fooling the body because it tastes sweet, this softening agent fuels the development of colon cancer because the body cannot process and excrete it properly. Sorbitol is a known carcinogen that maintains the softness for food and gives eye care products that slippery feel.

Poloxamer 407, the key ingredient in most mouthwashes, is a detergent. It causes bladder cancer in animals. Long term use of mouthwashes is associated with an increased risk of mouth and throat cancers. Listerine contains Poloxamer 407.

Soy lecithin increases risks of breast cancer. Soy lecithin is produced as a result of the sludge that is left over after crude soy oil goes through a "degumming" process. It is a waste product that contains solvents and pesticides.

Sodium caseinate is a fancy name for casein, a known carcinogen. Manufacturers add hydrochloric acid to this processed milk protein in order to reach desired pH levels. Look for casein in paint, glue, cheese, most soy and whey protein shake mixes, and in those popular protein bars. Casein can act as a histamine releaser, aggravating autism and promoting cancerous cell growth.

The label "natural skin care" doesn't mean a whole lot these days either. Kiss My Face is a brand known to call everything natural, while still containing toxins like sorbitan oleate and other dangerous emulsifiers.

Watch out for phenoxyethanol, a popular antibacterial and preservative chemical often referred to as natural by organic skin care brands. Phenoxyethanol can act as an endocrine disruptor, causing damage to the bladder, brain, and nervous system in animals. Try not to forget that humans are also animals.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.informedchoice.info/cocktail.html

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/darbepoetin-alfa-polysorbate-80-side-effects...

http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/janak/080830

http://www.sailhome.org/Concerns/Vaccines.html

http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search/r?dbs+hsdb:@term+@rn+50-...

http://www.chemistryexplained.com/Co-Di/Cosmetic-Chemistry.html

http://www.organicapoteke.com/blog/2010/06/natural-skin-care-the-dang...

http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/bhvaccineingredients.html

http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/bhflushots.html

http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/behind_the_label/26955...

http://www.naturalnews.com/030868_vaccines_autism.html

http://www.ktradionetwork.com/tag/additive-free/

http://www.immunizationinfo.org/issues/vaccine-components/aluminum-ad...

http://candicecabe.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/muscle-milk-the-not-so-go...

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poison lipstick

An analysis commissioned by the FDA of 400 popular lipstick products has alarmingly found at least some lead in every single product. The amount of lead found in 380 of the lipstick products tested was greater than the maximum 0.1 parts per million (ppm) allowed in candy bars - in some instances as much as 70 times greater. However, the FDA stated that it did not consider the lead content to represent any danger because lipstick is not intended to be ingested.

Apparently, the FDA chose to ignore the obvious fact that eating, kissing or drinking with lipstick can lead to ingestion of some of the lipstick. Likewise, the FDA also chose to overlook the fact of how easily items are absorbed into the skin - which is why so many medications are applied transdermally in skin patches, creams and oils. One obvious example is the nicotine patch used to help wean smokers from cigarettes.

In recent years, health destroying toxins have been increasingly identified in beauty and body care products and reports of lead in lipstick date back to the 1990s. The recent FDA analysis is an expansion of a previous analysis performed in 2007 which was spurred on by testing performed by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on 33 shades of red lipstick. The campaign found that 20 of the tested shades contained lead in excess of the maximum amount allowed in candy bars.

95percent of lipstick products tested had more lead content than is allowed in candy bars

In the initial 2007 analysis, the FDA tested the same 20 red shades of lipstick that the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found had lead in greater amounts than were allowed for candy bars. The FDA analysis found that 19 of the 20 exceeded the 0.1 ppm maximum limit for candy bars and the average lead content was found to be 1.07 ppm. The new expanded analysis confirmed the previous results, finding lead content in all 400 products tested with 380 of the products exceeding the limit for candy bars.

To put the two sets of analyses in perspective, both found lead in 100 percent of the products tested and 95 percent of the lipstick products lead content exceeded the maximum safe amount of lead allowed in candy bars.

The latest analysis reviewed top lipstick brands sold to children and adults alike and was performed by Frontier Global Sciences, Inc., a private laboratory based in Seattle, WA. The new analysis is due to be published in the May/June, 2012, issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Science. The 400 lipstick products were all purchased at retail stores between February and July 2010.

Of the 400 lipsticks tested, the top five offenders were:

1. Maybelline's "Color Sensational 125 Pink Petal" at 7.19 ppm of lead.
2. L'Oreal's "Colour Riche 410 Volcanic" at 7.00 ppm.
3. NARS' "Semi-Matte 1005 Red Lizard" at 4.93 ppm.
4. Cover Girl Queen Collection's "Vibrant Hues Color Q580 Ruby Remix" at 4.92 ppm.
5. NARS' "Semi-Matte 1009 Funny Face" at 4.89 ppm.

The full list of lipsticks tested and manufacturers can be viewed at:

http://www.fda.gov

Though the FDA maintains that the amounts of lead found are not dangerous, their site does note "Although we do not believe that the lead content found in our recent lipstick analyses poses a safety concern, we are evaluating whether there may be a need to recommend an upper limit for lead in lipstick in order to further protect the health and welfare of consumers."

Sources for this article include:

http://naturalsociety.com

http://www.fda.gov

http://www.naturalnews.com/029093_lipstick_lead.html

http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=954


About the author:
Tony Isaacs, is a natural health author, advocate and researcher who hosts The Best Years in Life website for those who wish to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. Mr. Isaacs is the author of books and articles about natural health, longevity and beating cancer including "Cancer's Natural Enemy" and is working on a major book project due to be published later this year. He is also a contributing author for the worldwide advocacy group "S.A N.E.Vax. Inc" which endeavors to uncover the truth about HPV vaccine dangers.

Mr. Isaacs also has The Best Years in Life website for baby boomers and others wishing to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. In addition, he hosts the Yahoo Oleandersoup Health group of over 2500 members and the CureZone Ask Tony Isaacs - Featuring Luella May forum, where he also serves as the local moderator for the Cancer Alternatives forum. Mr. Isaacs serves as a consultant to the "Utopia Silver Supplement Company and he and his partner Luella May recently began hosting The Best Years in Life Radio Show for Rumor Mill News on the Micro Effect Radio Network.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/035027_lipstick_lead_FDA.html#ixzz1yYspFTXu

Why am I making homemade stuff

A few ask why am I starting this business. Why am I making homemade salves,shampoo,bug repellents and lotions,,well it a lot more but thats the short list..I made them for my family and then for gifts. People kept saying you should sell them. I want more time for loved ones. And It's something I believe in. I say detox get away from the chemicals. But most dont even know where they all are so I'm going to tell you,, then offer you some things to help.
The entire cosmetic industry is in a buyer beware state of alert, thanks to the latest additions to the melting pot of chemicals and pollutants in skin care, above and beyond the usual parabens. Consumers are warned by experts to put on the watch list any makeup which contains synthetic coloring ingredients, emulsifiers, leads, copolymer, triclosan, and "urea as a preservative." Also contributing to the chemical compounds are phthalates, formaldehyde, and petroleum.

Without proper regulations, especially regarding testing how chemicals react to one another in combinations, it is scary how quickly the industry has become a problem for women and men alike. Some lipsticks are loaded with lead. If you think it doesn't matter because it's just on your skin, think again. Deodorants and shampoo must also be included in the equation. There are plenty of solutions to the problem, but where do you begin?

Start by viewing the issues as long term consequences instead of short term benefits. In fact, there are critical trade offs when it comes to using products for beauty and hygiene that contain chemicals. Skin cancer can have roots, and the removal of them can leave scars on your nose or even around your mouth. Consumers shouldn't count on "all natural" labels and similar advertisements because current regulations on the use of those buzzwords are almost non-existent.

In the United States, the personal care industry goes largely unregulated. For starters, the FDA has not set limits for lead in cosmetics unless the lead is used for color additives. Also many fragrances are synthetic. Ever heard of or seen on the ingredients list Diazolidinyl or Imidazolidinyl Urea? One does not have to pronounce them in order to find them on the ingredients liston the back of a box or bottle. Just set it down and keep looking.

Do not leave out the average man in the United States, who might easily put 6 to 8 personal care products on his skin repeatedly every 24 hours. Facial soaps, shampoo, conditioner and deodorants will likely contain at least one of 10 carcinogenic chemicals, and the combination of chemicals seep through the skin, into the bloodstream, creating havoc for healthy cells.

The Safe Cosmetic Act of 2010 uses terminology like aggregate exposure, vulnerable populations, and people with compromised immune systems, but it seems as though everybody fits into at least two categories. Are you still willing to take the same chances?

Synthetic colors are listed as D&C or FD&C, but even though these are regulated by the industry, they are still mostly derived from coal tar, which, when injected in lab mice, causes cancer. Many previously approved colors are now banned across the world because of known carcinogenic properties.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), the ingredient which provides that shiny, smooth, varnish look, comes at a steep price, and not just in dollars and cents. Banned in Europe, this dangerous toxin can pose a threat to the nervous system, even by simply inhaling the fumes. Women who sit and relax at salons and boutiques for hours on end might even feel intoxicated when they exit.Pregnant women especially beware. The long term effects include impaired fetal development and deformed male reproductive organs.

Triclosan is found in more than a handful of cosmetics, and now even in toothpaste, because it's supposed to kill bacteria. Triclosan was initially developed as a surgical scrub for medical professionals, and not for putting around your eyes or for scrubbing your teeth and gums daily, but somehow the FDA has approved it for general consumption.

Here come two more ingredients the average human being cannot pronounce. Diethanolamine and Triethanolamine, more easily recognized as DEA and TEA, used extensively for emulsifying products. Combine the two chemicals, and if you're a scientist, you're watching the lab rats die from cancerous tumors. The only "panel of experts" out there recommends you only use them in small doses, but what about the cumulative effect that builds up over time and from the laundry list of products that contain them?

Many synthetic nail colors, lipsticks, sunscreens and whitening toothpastes now contain lead and other metals. Titanium dioxide is found in concealers and even diaper ointments. Some metals are used for color, and certain kinds of lip glosses even contain aluminum compounds. The infamous D&C Red 6 may contain mercury and arsenic in addition to the lead. Also, zinc is used in moisturizers, which clogs pores, preventing them from breathing properly.

Petrolatum is basically petroleum and is commonly found in moisturizers. It forms an oily layer on the skin which blocks moisture evaporation. Just as aluminum in antiperspirants dangerously blocks and traps sweat, petroleum has adverse effects on skin; however, since it's so cheap for makeup manufacturers, it's even found in baby creams and wax depilatories.

Now in 2011, there are well over 200 ingredients under the umbrella term "fragrance," and manufacturers are not required to disclose any of the actual ingredients in their formulas. Don't lose hope though, because there are natural, non-toxic preservatives that are both safe and effective.

In the long term, you are saving a fortune when you buy truly natural and organic products in comparison to the health care costs of future treatments, including surgery from using toxins on your face and body. Along with consumer education comes the gradual phase out of the bad guys in the natural skin care industry. Word combinations like sodium lauryl sulfate aren't so hard to pronounce anymore.

Sources:

http://www.naturalskincaresecrets.com/cosmetic-ingredients-avoid.html

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/green-products-servic...

http://www.beautytips411.com/paraben-free-cosmetics/

http://smartgirlconsulting.com/2011/03/how-to-choose-the-right-mascar...

http://www.mystagesofbeauty.com/?fb_lgid=515&fb_lpid=4863&fb_itid=647...

http://www.100percentpure.com/?gclid=CLatq6_7iKsCFWw0QgodZVKL3g

http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=734

http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/1602/

http://lettersfromitia.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/special-report-triclo...

http://www.wisegeek.com/which-nail-polish-ingredients-are-dangerous.h...

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/


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high blood pressure grocery list

1. chocolate 90%
2. coconut water pure
3.Garlic
 4.Cinnamon 
5.Onions
6. Olives
7.Oregano
8. Hawthorn
9. Cardamon
10. fresh fish and seafood
11.Corn
12.Celery
13.Oranges 
14. lemons
15.Grapefruit 
16.Beans, legumes   


Wow it's starting to look like good diet oh ya I let that fall away. It seems when Your totally stressed you throw your self on the couch and try not to cry.. In stead of cooking dinner or even taking the time to shop correctly. HAha will now it's the stress and me both that is killing this body. Why am I telling you well my friends because we are all guilty. I know I say dont live a slave to roles about food. Do your juice fast every year. eat right every day but if your friend ask you out,, go. But,,, just remember we can slide to the side of crap so easy then the good stuff so becomes the once and a while.Well here I am and I need to come back to the right side of the track. Stress is so deadly in so many ways. I know you too are under it so many are some how we just have to get away from it. Just dealing with it isn't working.