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Grow Your Own Probiotics: Kombucha Tea (Part 2)
I hope by now many of you have tried kefir. Another fermented beverage which
contributes to health is a fermented tea called Kombucha. Many believe the name
comes from the Japanese seaweed called Kombu + cha (tea), however, there is no
relationship between seaweed and Kombucha. In Japan, Kombucha refers to a
seaweed soup, not to the tea. The Japanese call the fermented tea beverage
kōcha-kinoko, literally, black-tea mushroom. Another story claims the tea was
named after a Korean physician named Kombu who is said to have cured a Japanese
emperor with this tea. Kombucha Tea or KT for short is known by many other names
also, such as mushroom tea, Manchurian mushroom and fungus tea.
Kombucha is a living beverage made from tea, sugar and the culture colony called a SCOBY. SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Kefir grains are actually SCOBYs too although not referred to as such. Although both the fermented tea as well as the solid colony comprises the SCOBY, when I refer to SCOBY in this article, I will be talking about the solid colony used to initiate the fermentation.
Unlike kefir, discussed in the previous article, KT is primarily an acetic acid, not lactic acid ferment although it often contains some lactic acid. There is one commercial brand that is a lactic acid ferment, but unless your SCOBY is derived from this ferment, you will most likely have an acetic acid (vinegar) ferment. The first recorded use of Kombucha Tea was in 221 BC during the Tsin Dynasty in China. It was known as the Tea of Immortality. Russia's use of a beverage referred to as Tea Kvass made from a "Japanese Mushroom" dates back to the 4th century. From Russia it spread to Prussia, Poland, Denmark and Germany, but use in Europe died out during World War 2. Dr. Rudolph Skelnar revived its popularity when he used it in his clinical practice to treat things as varied as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and metabolic disorder.
Kombucha is claimed to be "adaptogenic". This is a term used by herbalists to describe herbs and other natural substances which increase the body's resistance to all types of stressors such as physical, emotional and environmental. What sets these substances apart is their ability to balance hormones, the immune system and help the body maintain homeostasis. In other words, it is believed that Kombucha tea will work differently in every individual who consumes it. Because of this, KT is claimed to cure everything from arthritis to cancer. Although I do believe it is an extremely healthful beverage, I don't believe KT in and of itself is a "cure". KT is extremely helpful to cancer patients because it does support and enhance the immune system. Kombucha is said to be helpful in controlling blood sugar in diabetics, easing pain in those with rheumatoid arthritis, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, clearing skin conditions. The list is endless.
It is also said to help a person lose weight if drunk before meals and gain weight if drunk during meals. There is one caveat if you want to lose weight or are diabetic. KT that has been traditionally fermented about 8 days still has a fair amount of sugar. If you continue fermenting up to 3 weeks, nearly all the sugar will be gone, but the organic acids remain.
Along with drinking the tea, there are a huge variety of external uses, from a hair rinse to a general household cleaner when fermented to vinegar. You can dehydrate the SCOBYs and give them to your dogs as chew toys. It does smell like old wet shoe leather or a locker room when drying though. You can puree the extra SCOBYs in your blender and mix it into the soil of acid loving plants. I have a container vegetable garden. The farmers around here told me you could not grow celery. Since I'd already bought the seeds, I read up on it and the missing link appeared to be acidic soil. I ground up SCOBYs and fed them to my celery about every 2 months. This past weekend I harvested a lot of bright green delicious celery.
Making Kombucha is quite simple. You place tea (must contain at least some real tea, Camellia Sinensis), sugar and a SCOBY in a suitably sized container, cover with a cloth and let it go for at least 7 days. By 7 days, most of the beneficial acids are present. All the different elements are produced at varying times. Many recommend doing a "continuous ferment" which is a large container of KT that you add tea and sugar to as needed. Doing a continuous ferment assures you get the greatest variety of beneficial products. The resulting beverage is a cross between a sparkling apple cider and champagne. The longer you let it ferment, the more sour it becomes, eventually becoming Kombucha vinegar. Kombucha produces a multitude of organic acids as well as amino acids, enzymes and some B vitamins and vitamin C. These acids and enzymes are what make Kombucha such a healing beverage. The most common beneficial compounds found in KT are listed below along with their action in the body. Of course, you also get all the benefits of the probiotic microorganisms themselves. The Kombucha culture is a "biochemical powerhouse".
Acetic Acid: Acts as a preservative and inhibits growth of harmful organisms.
Lactic Acid: Essential for digestion. Believed to help balance acids/alkali in the body and possibly prevent cancer by helping regulate blood pH levels.
Gluconic Acid: Breaks down to caprylic acid which is a potent anti-fungal and can immensely help those suffering from Candidiasis. Gluconic acid also works in the liver, possibly as part of a detoxification pathway and why it is believed Kombucha can help the body detoxify from heavy metals and biotoxins.
Malic Acid: Has a role in helping the liver detoxify the body.
Usnic Acid: Has antibiotic, especially antiviral properties.
Oxalic Acid: Encourages intercellular production of energy. Many, if not most consumers of KT report increased energy after drinking a glass.
Butyric Acid: Protects cellular membranes throughout the body. Butyric and gluconic acid together strengthen the gut wall and are believed to combat Candida albicans overgrowth.
There are many more organic acids and other trace substances in Kombucha. A fairly detailed listing of all possible contents can be found here: (http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm) .
Please note that not every batch of KT will contain all listed organisms and acids. If you begin researching Kombucha, you will consistently find 2 things on the internet mentioned over and over which have been proven to be false.
Myth 1: Kombucha tea is so healing and detoxifying because it contains Glucuronic Acid. It has been proven that what was initially believed to be this acid is something else. Yes, KT definitely can help the body detoxify but not because it contains glucuronic acid.
Myth 2: Kombucha tea contains a lot of B vitamins. According to Michael Roussin, the amount of B vitamins in KT can barely be measured.
For more myths and facts about Kombucha, I highly suggest going to his site. He is probably the premier modern researcher of Kombucha and does an excellent job separating fact from fiction. It is listed below in the Kombucha research link. I would also recommend joining this yahoo Kombucha group if for no other reason than to access its archives, (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/) . This group maintains a file of how KT has helped people and also other uses for both KT and the SCOBYs. You can ask and many people will send you a SCOBY for the cost of postage and there is a fair possibility that you can find someone locally with one. I hope I have once again piqued your interest on how you can help your body heal with living fermented foods.
Sources:
(http://www.seedsofhealth.co.uk/fermenting/kombucha.shtml)
(http://happyherbalist.com)
(http://www.kombucha-research.com/)
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/024366_tea_Kombucha_body.html#ixzz2JfdIlcyu
Kombucha is a living beverage made from tea, sugar and the culture colony called a SCOBY. SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Kefir grains are actually SCOBYs too although not referred to as such. Although both the fermented tea as well as the solid colony comprises the SCOBY, when I refer to SCOBY in this article, I will be talking about the solid colony used to initiate the fermentation.
Unlike kefir, discussed in the previous article, KT is primarily an acetic acid, not lactic acid ferment although it often contains some lactic acid. There is one commercial brand that is a lactic acid ferment, but unless your SCOBY is derived from this ferment, you will most likely have an acetic acid (vinegar) ferment. The first recorded use of Kombucha Tea was in 221 BC during the Tsin Dynasty in China. It was known as the Tea of Immortality. Russia's use of a beverage referred to as Tea Kvass made from a "Japanese Mushroom" dates back to the 4th century. From Russia it spread to Prussia, Poland, Denmark and Germany, but use in Europe died out during World War 2. Dr. Rudolph Skelnar revived its popularity when he used it in his clinical practice to treat things as varied as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and metabolic disorder.
Kombucha is claimed to be "adaptogenic". This is a term used by herbalists to describe herbs and other natural substances which increase the body's resistance to all types of stressors such as physical, emotional and environmental. What sets these substances apart is their ability to balance hormones, the immune system and help the body maintain homeostasis. In other words, it is believed that Kombucha tea will work differently in every individual who consumes it. Because of this, KT is claimed to cure everything from arthritis to cancer. Although I do believe it is an extremely healthful beverage, I don't believe KT in and of itself is a "cure". KT is extremely helpful to cancer patients because it does support and enhance the immune system. Kombucha is said to be helpful in controlling blood sugar in diabetics, easing pain in those with rheumatoid arthritis, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, clearing skin conditions. The list is endless.
It is also said to help a person lose weight if drunk before meals and gain weight if drunk during meals. There is one caveat if you want to lose weight or are diabetic. KT that has been traditionally fermented about 8 days still has a fair amount of sugar. If you continue fermenting up to 3 weeks, nearly all the sugar will be gone, but the organic acids remain.
Along with drinking the tea, there are a huge variety of external uses, from a hair rinse to a general household cleaner when fermented to vinegar. You can dehydrate the SCOBYs and give them to your dogs as chew toys. It does smell like old wet shoe leather or a locker room when drying though. You can puree the extra SCOBYs in your blender and mix it into the soil of acid loving plants. I have a container vegetable garden. The farmers around here told me you could not grow celery. Since I'd already bought the seeds, I read up on it and the missing link appeared to be acidic soil. I ground up SCOBYs and fed them to my celery about every 2 months. This past weekend I harvested a lot of bright green delicious celery.
Making Kombucha is quite simple. You place tea (must contain at least some real tea, Camellia Sinensis), sugar and a SCOBY in a suitably sized container, cover with a cloth and let it go for at least 7 days. By 7 days, most of the beneficial acids are present. All the different elements are produced at varying times. Many recommend doing a "continuous ferment" which is a large container of KT that you add tea and sugar to as needed. Doing a continuous ferment assures you get the greatest variety of beneficial products. The resulting beverage is a cross between a sparkling apple cider and champagne. The longer you let it ferment, the more sour it becomes, eventually becoming Kombucha vinegar. Kombucha produces a multitude of organic acids as well as amino acids, enzymes and some B vitamins and vitamin C. These acids and enzymes are what make Kombucha such a healing beverage. The most common beneficial compounds found in KT are listed below along with their action in the body. Of course, you also get all the benefits of the probiotic microorganisms themselves. The Kombucha culture is a "biochemical powerhouse".
Acetic Acid: Acts as a preservative and inhibits growth of harmful organisms.
Lactic Acid: Essential for digestion. Believed to help balance acids/alkali in the body and possibly prevent cancer by helping regulate blood pH levels.
Gluconic Acid: Breaks down to caprylic acid which is a potent anti-fungal and can immensely help those suffering from Candidiasis. Gluconic acid also works in the liver, possibly as part of a detoxification pathway and why it is believed Kombucha can help the body detoxify from heavy metals and biotoxins.
Malic Acid: Has a role in helping the liver detoxify the body.
Usnic Acid: Has antibiotic, especially antiviral properties.
Oxalic Acid: Encourages intercellular production of energy. Many, if not most consumers of KT report increased energy after drinking a glass.
Butyric Acid: Protects cellular membranes throughout the body. Butyric and gluconic acid together strengthen the gut wall and are believed to combat Candida albicans overgrowth.
There are many more organic acids and other trace substances in Kombucha. A fairly detailed listing of all possible contents can be found here: (http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm) .
Please note that not every batch of KT will contain all listed organisms and acids. If you begin researching Kombucha, you will consistently find 2 things on the internet mentioned over and over which have been proven to be false.
Myth 1: Kombucha tea is so healing and detoxifying because it contains Glucuronic Acid. It has been proven that what was initially believed to be this acid is something else. Yes, KT definitely can help the body detoxify but not because it contains glucuronic acid.
Myth 2: Kombucha tea contains a lot of B vitamins. According to Michael Roussin, the amount of B vitamins in KT can barely be measured.
For more myths and facts about Kombucha, I highly suggest going to his site. He is probably the premier modern researcher of Kombucha and does an excellent job separating fact from fiction. It is listed below in the Kombucha research link. I would also recommend joining this yahoo Kombucha group if for no other reason than to access its archives, (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/) . This group maintains a file of how KT has helped people and also other uses for both KT and the SCOBYs. You can ask and many people will send you a SCOBY for the cost of postage and there is a fair possibility that you can find someone locally with one. I hope I have once again piqued your interest on how you can help your body heal with living fermented foods.
Sources:
(http://www.seedsofhealth.co.uk/fermenting/kombucha.shtml)
(http://happyherbalist.com)
(http://www.kombucha-research.com/)
About the author
Patty Donovan was in a wheelchair and could only walk around her house with a cane. She was on over 20 medications. When told to "take the morphine, get in the wheelchair and learn to live with it" by a neurosurgeon, she knew her life had to change. She is now almost a fanatic when it comes to healing through the use of "whole foods" and and natural remedies. Since that time, she has spent countless hours researching nutrtion and alternative health. After spending 30 years in the allopathic health care industry in both pharmacy and as an RN, she brings a unique perspective to Natural News readers. Since committing to this new life style, she no longer uses even a cane, has gotten off over 20 medications, lost over 50lbs and returned to work.Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/024366_tea_Kombucha_body.html#ixzz2JfdIlcyu
Grow Your Own Probiotics, Part 1: Kefir
The world of lacto-fermentation is a fascinating one. Virtually every culture
has some kind of fermented food/beverage. Fermented products are significant
sources of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The bacteria in fermented foods
are potent detoxifiers. They produce substances that inhibit harmful bacteria
such as salmonella. They can eradicate H. Pylori, the bacteria responsible for
the majority of gastric ulcers. In this series I will talk about a few of the
ferments with which I have become very familiar over the last several months. By
the last article in the series, I hope to have convinced you that fermentation
is not only cheaper and better for you than popping a pill but that it's fun.
You have to eat anyway, so get the most for your money. It doesn't cost you more
than the cost of the food once you have your initial supplies and members of
many yahoo groups offer things for no more than the cost of postage.
The first ferment I would like to discuss is Kefir, a dairy ferment. If you are vegan, lactose intolerant or allergic to casein, please continue reading as there are alternatives to dairy ferments. Kefir is considered to be the mother culture of all dairy ferments. To quote Dominic N. Anfiteatro, who is probably the most knowledgeable person in the world today when it comes to kefir: "I regard kefir grains to be Probiotic-Jewels... and their culture-product kefir a Probiotic-Gem". I first became interested in kefir when I was reading "The Maker's Diet" by Jordan Rubin. I looked it up on the web, got some grains and I was soon making kefir. I feel it has contributed significantly to the healing I have experienced.
Kefir originated in the Caucasus Mountains. The word kefir is derived from the Turkish word keif, which loosely translates to "feeling good". This makes perfect sense as those who drink kefir regularly (myself included) claim it promotes a sense of well-being. The Caucasus peoples enjoyed longevity of over 100 years. There is a legend that kefir grains were a gift of the prophet Mohammed and the Caucasus people fiercely guarded their grains for fear they would lose their strength if given away and the secret of making kefir got out. Others heard of the "magical" properties of kefir and word spread. Even Marco Polo mentioned it. Then kefir was forgotten for centuries until news spread of its successful use in the treatment of tuberculosis, intestinal and stomach diseases. The first studies on kefir were published in Russia at the end of the 19th century. This is the true story of how kefir grains found their way to the rest of the world:
The members of the All Russian Physician's Society were determined to obtain kefir grains in order to easily supply kefir to their patients. The society approached the Blandov brothers and asked them to procure some kefir grains. These brothers not only had a dairy, but had holdings in the Caucasus. The plan was to obtain a source of kefir grains and then produce kefir on an industrial scale in Moscow. Nikolai Blandov sent a beautiful young employee, Irina Sakharova, to the court of a local prince, Bek-Mirza Barchorov. Her job was to charm the prince and persuade him to give her some kefir grains.
The prince however, afraid to violate a religious law, had no intention of giving away any 'Grains of the Prophet'. He was very taken with Irina though and didn't want to lose her. Realizing that they were not going to complete their mission, Irina and her party departed for Kislovodsk but were waylaid on way home by mountain tribesmen who kidnapped Irina and took her back to the prince. Since it was a local custom to steal a bride, Irina was told that she was to marry the prince. Only a daring rescue mission mounted by agents of her employers saved Irina from the forced marriage. The unlucky prince was hauled before the Tsar who ruled that the prince was to give Irina ten pounds of kefir grains, to recompense her for the insults she had endured. The kefir grains were taken to the Moscow Dairy and in September, 1908, the first commercial kefir was sold.
Traditionally kefir is prepared by fermenting milk with kefir grains. The word 'grains' is a bit misleading. They look like little pieces of cauliflower and have absolutely no relationship to cereal grains. They are composed of a firm gel-like mass of proteins, fats and polysaccharides and reproduce in a dairy medium. The organisms found in kefir can be divided into 4 genus groups: Lactobacilli, Streptococci-Lactococci, Acetobacter and Yeasts. Kefir, prepared with grains, contains as many as 35 different strains of bacteria and yeast. Commercial powdered starters are available and these contain 10-15 organisms, while the bottled kefir you buy in the store contains a maximum of 10 strains (along with a lot of things you don't want). Most bottled kefir contains only bacteria as many states do not allow the selling of beverages with live yeasts, so, as you can see, if you want kefir for its probiotic value, it only makes sense to culture your own. It is very simple to do, taking about 5 minutes a day. It is also quite simple to prepare cheese from kefir.
Kefir has a creamy consistency with a slightly tangy (sour) taste depending on how long it's been fermented. Mine often gets as thick as yogurt. Many, if not most people drink kefir after culturing for 24 hours then straining. However, by doing this they are missing out on many of the benefits of kefir. For example, by ripening kefir another 24 hours, the content of folic acid is increased 116%. Kefir was originally stored in airtight clay vessels or wooden barrels and allowed to age. This produced a very effervescent beverage with up to 2% alcohol.
Besides kefir's obvious probiotic value, it possesses other healing properties. Kefir grains produce a polysaccharide known as kefiran. Research in Japan found that rats with tumors, which were fed kefiran, had reduction in tumor size. Kefiran is also proving to have anti-inflammatory properties. Dom, mentioned above, actually cured himself of Crohn's disease by both eating kefir grains and inserting them rectally. He has also had success treating Repetitive Stress Injuries through the ingestion of kefir grains. In 2003, the anti-inflammatory effect of kefiran was investigated and correlated scientifically by Prof. Jose M. Schneedorf et al.
Other research shows regularly eating the grains themselves can lower blood pressure, cure constipation, and control blood glucose. On his site, Dom stresses that anyone culturing kefir should also ingest excess grains. On Dom's advice, a friend saved grains until she had a large quantity, then started giving her autistic son about a tablespoonful of grains with every meal. They are now about 3 weeks into this process and her son is responding beautifully. He is much calmer, emotionally less volatile and he is actually taking classes online. He is 11 years old. Currently, there is no scientific research using kefir grains to combat autism, but anecdotally, both with my friend and with others, it appears to hold promise. Kefir and kefir grains can also greatly aid in the elimination of Candidiasis.
There is a common misconception among most people battling Candida and most Candida diets that all yeasts are bad and that fermented foods will make you sicker. This simply isn't true when talking about live lacto-fermented foods. Yeasts are in the air so every time we breathe or swallow, we are putting yeasts in our bodies. There is no way to avoid exposure to yeasts unless you live in a bubble. If all yeasts were bad, we couldn't survive. Candida albicans is a normal part of microbial flora in the intestines and only causes problems when its growth gets out of control. Sadly, the SAD (Standard American Diet) is the perfect vehicle to stimulate massive proliferation of Candida albicans.
Candida is normally a smooth rounded bud and is harmless in this stage. When the colony reaches a "critical mass" in the large intestine and is running out of food, Candida has the ability to morph from the round bud to a thread-like shape. It then migrates to the small intestine in search of food and this is where the threads are able to wreak havoc by poking holes in the small intestine. Instead of vital nutrients being absorbed by the small intestine, approximately 180 toxins produced by Candida are given direct access to the bloodstream. This phenomenon is called leaky gut syndrome. Undigested food particles, toxins and other chemicals all cause inflammatory reactions once outside the protected confines of the intestines and this inflammation is the cause of myriad diseases and syndromes.
Unfortunately, mainstream medicine refuses to recognize the role of Candida in inflammation.
The yeasts and bacteria present in kefir and other lacto-fermented foods are actually able to displace Candida on the intestinal wall allowing these holes to heal. Once the leaky-gut is resolved and toxins no longer pass into the bloodstream and tissues of the body, healing can begin. I truly believe that lacto-fermented foods are key players in combating Candida albicans overgrowth and dairy kefir provides the most comprehensive combination of beneficial organisms.
Milk kefir grains can be used to ferment alternative milks such as soy milk, seed/nut milks, quinoa milk, coconut and rice milk. The grains will not grow in such mediums and will eventually stop fermenting, and kefiran is not produced. You do however; reap all the other benefits, especially the probiotic benefits of fermenting milk. Another alternative is water kefir. Water kefir grains are like squishy crystals and are used to ferment sugar, water and fruits. You can create your own carbonated soda-like beverages with water kefir and get many of the same probiotic benefits. The organisms are not identical to milk kefir grains. You can convert milk grains to culture other mediums, but water grains don't generally do a good job with dairy. For more information on this:
(http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir) .
While kefir will work with all milk, even powdered, it does like a little fat. I would highly recommend raw milk (cow or goat) from grass fed animals. If you can't get raw, try and find milk that has been pasteurized but not homogenized. Ultra pasteurization is the most damaging to the structure of the milk proteins, but that is often the only way you can get organic milk. Above all, avoid milk that comes from cows given hormones and antibiotics. Again, kefir grains will do their magic with any milk.
If you are interested in finding raw milk in your area, go here: (http://www.realmilk.com/where.html) .
If you are lactose intolerant, the initial 24-hour fermentation will remove about 50% of the lactose, which is the food for the organisms. Ripening the kefir after straining for an additional 24 hours at room temperature or for several days in the refrigerator, will remove almost all the lactose. Many people who are lactose intolerant are able to drink raw milk even without fermenting, as the enzyme lactase is still present.
I hope I have piqued your curiosity about kefir and tempted you to try it. Here are some resources for getting grains. Most people give you the grains for the cost of shipping.
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kefir_making/) , Join this group, post stating where you are and ask.
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kefir_making/database?method=reportRows...)
(http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir-list.php)
For some people, the tart taste may take a little getting used to. Here are a couple of recipes I've developed for smoothies. I use stevia because I have eliminated all sugars from my diet, however, you can use honey or another natural sweetener of choice.
Mint Chocolate Smoothie
8 to 10 oz KEFIR
1 heaping tablespoonful Cocoa Powder
¼ teaspoonful Peppermint Extract
1 raw egg
1 tablespoonful Chia seed
Stevia to taste
Blend and enjoy
Berry Smoothie
8 to 10 oz KEFIR
¼ cup berries of choice
½ teaspoonful Vanilla Extract
1 raw egg
1 tablespoonful Chia seed
Stevia to taste
Blend and enjoy
(http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html)
(http://www.healingcrow.com/ferfun/ferfun.html)
(http://www.kefir.biz/history.htm)
(http://www.know-the-cause.com/NewsLetterArticles/tabid/69/newsid449/1...)
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/022822_kefir_probiotics.html#ixzz2JfcaQZzk
The first ferment I would like to discuss is Kefir, a dairy ferment. If you are vegan, lactose intolerant or allergic to casein, please continue reading as there are alternatives to dairy ferments. Kefir is considered to be the mother culture of all dairy ferments. To quote Dominic N. Anfiteatro, who is probably the most knowledgeable person in the world today when it comes to kefir: "I regard kefir grains to be Probiotic-Jewels... and their culture-product kefir a Probiotic-Gem". I first became interested in kefir when I was reading "The Maker's Diet" by Jordan Rubin. I looked it up on the web, got some grains and I was soon making kefir. I feel it has contributed significantly to the healing I have experienced.
Kefir originated in the Caucasus Mountains. The word kefir is derived from the Turkish word keif, which loosely translates to "feeling good". This makes perfect sense as those who drink kefir regularly (myself included) claim it promotes a sense of well-being. The Caucasus peoples enjoyed longevity of over 100 years. There is a legend that kefir grains were a gift of the prophet Mohammed and the Caucasus people fiercely guarded their grains for fear they would lose their strength if given away and the secret of making kefir got out. Others heard of the "magical" properties of kefir and word spread. Even Marco Polo mentioned it. Then kefir was forgotten for centuries until news spread of its successful use in the treatment of tuberculosis, intestinal and stomach diseases. The first studies on kefir were published in Russia at the end of the 19th century. This is the true story of how kefir grains found their way to the rest of the world:
The members of the All Russian Physician's Society were determined to obtain kefir grains in order to easily supply kefir to their patients. The society approached the Blandov brothers and asked them to procure some kefir grains. These brothers not only had a dairy, but had holdings in the Caucasus. The plan was to obtain a source of kefir grains and then produce kefir on an industrial scale in Moscow. Nikolai Blandov sent a beautiful young employee, Irina Sakharova, to the court of a local prince, Bek-Mirza Barchorov. Her job was to charm the prince and persuade him to give her some kefir grains.
The prince however, afraid to violate a religious law, had no intention of giving away any 'Grains of the Prophet'. He was very taken with Irina though and didn't want to lose her. Realizing that they were not going to complete their mission, Irina and her party departed for Kislovodsk but were waylaid on way home by mountain tribesmen who kidnapped Irina and took her back to the prince. Since it was a local custom to steal a bride, Irina was told that she was to marry the prince. Only a daring rescue mission mounted by agents of her employers saved Irina from the forced marriage. The unlucky prince was hauled before the Tsar who ruled that the prince was to give Irina ten pounds of kefir grains, to recompense her for the insults she had endured. The kefir grains were taken to the Moscow Dairy and in September, 1908, the first commercial kefir was sold.
Traditionally kefir is prepared by fermenting milk with kefir grains. The word 'grains' is a bit misleading. They look like little pieces of cauliflower and have absolutely no relationship to cereal grains. They are composed of a firm gel-like mass of proteins, fats and polysaccharides and reproduce in a dairy medium. The organisms found in kefir can be divided into 4 genus groups: Lactobacilli, Streptococci-Lactococci, Acetobacter and Yeasts. Kefir, prepared with grains, contains as many as 35 different strains of bacteria and yeast. Commercial powdered starters are available and these contain 10-15 organisms, while the bottled kefir you buy in the store contains a maximum of 10 strains (along with a lot of things you don't want). Most bottled kefir contains only bacteria as many states do not allow the selling of beverages with live yeasts, so, as you can see, if you want kefir for its probiotic value, it only makes sense to culture your own. It is very simple to do, taking about 5 minutes a day. It is also quite simple to prepare cheese from kefir.
Kefir has a creamy consistency with a slightly tangy (sour) taste depending on how long it's been fermented. Mine often gets as thick as yogurt. Many, if not most people drink kefir after culturing for 24 hours then straining. However, by doing this they are missing out on many of the benefits of kefir. For example, by ripening kefir another 24 hours, the content of folic acid is increased 116%. Kefir was originally stored in airtight clay vessels or wooden barrels and allowed to age. This produced a very effervescent beverage with up to 2% alcohol.
Besides kefir's obvious probiotic value, it possesses other healing properties. Kefir grains produce a polysaccharide known as kefiran. Research in Japan found that rats with tumors, which were fed kefiran, had reduction in tumor size. Kefiran is also proving to have anti-inflammatory properties. Dom, mentioned above, actually cured himself of Crohn's disease by both eating kefir grains and inserting them rectally. He has also had success treating Repetitive Stress Injuries through the ingestion of kefir grains. In 2003, the anti-inflammatory effect of kefiran was investigated and correlated scientifically by Prof. Jose M. Schneedorf et al.
Other research shows regularly eating the grains themselves can lower blood pressure, cure constipation, and control blood glucose. On his site, Dom stresses that anyone culturing kefir should also ingest excess grains. On Dom's advice, a friend saved grains until she had a large quantity, then started giving her autistic son about a tablespoonful of grains with every meal. They are now about 3 weeks into this process and her son is responding beautifully. He is much calmer, emotionally less volatile and he is actually taking classes online. He is 11 years old. Currently, there is no scientific research using kefir grains to combat autism, but anecdotally, both with my friend and with others, it appears to hold promise. Kefir and kefir grains can also greatly aid in the elimination of Candidiasis.
There is a common misconception among most people battling Candida and most Candida diets that all yeasts are bad and that fermented foods will make you sicker. This simply isn't true when talking about live lacto-fermented foods. Yeasts are in the air so every time we breathe or swallow, we are putting yeasts in our bodies. There is no way to avoid exposure to yeasts unless you live in a bubble. If all yeasts were bad, we couldn't survive. Candida albicans is a normal part of microbial flora in the intestines and only causes problems when its growth gets out of control. Sadly, the SAD (Standard American Diet) is the perfect vehicle to stimulate massive proliferation of Candida albicans.
Candida is normally a smooth rounded bud and is harmless in this stage. When the colony reaches a "critical mass" in the large intestine and is running out of food, Candida has the ability to morph from the round bud to a thread-like shape. It then migrates to the small intestine in search of food and this is where the threads are able to wreak havoc by poking holes in the small intestine. Instead of vital nutrients being absorbed by the small intestine, approximately 180 toxins produced by Candida are given direct access to the bloodstream. This phenomenon is called leaky gut syndrome. Undigested food particles, toxins and other chemicals all cause inflammatory reactions once outside the protected confines of the intestines and this inflammation is the cause of myriad diseases and syndromes.
Unfortunately, mainstream medicine refuses to recognize the role of Candida in inflammation.
The yeasts and bacteria present in kefir and other lacto-fermented foods are actually able to displace Candida on the intestinal wall allowing these holes to heal. Once the leaky-gut is resolved and toxins no longer pass into the bloodstream and tissues of the body, healing can begin. I truly believe that lacto-fermented foods are key players in combating Candida albicans overgrowth and dairy kefir provides the most comprehensive combination of beneficial organisms.
Milk kefir grains can be used to ferment alternative milks such as soy milk, seed/nut milks, quinoa milk, coconut and rice milk. The grains will not grow in such mediums and will eventually stop fermenting, and kefiran is not produced. You do however; reap all the other benefits, especially the probiotic benefits of fermenting milk. Another alternative is water kefir. Water kefir grains are like squishy crystals and are used to ferment sugar, water and fruits. You can create your own carbonated soda-like beverages with water kefir and get many of the same probiotic benefits. The organisms are not identical to milk kefir grains. You can convert milk grains to culture other mediums, but water grains don't generally do a good job with dairy. For more information on this:
(http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir) .
While kefir will work with all milk, even powdered, it does like a little fat. I would highly recommend raw milk (cow or goat) from grass fed animals. If you can't get raw, try and find milk that has been pasteurized but not homogenized. Ultra pasteurization is the most damaging to the structure of the milk proteins, but that is often the only way you can get organic milk. Above all, avoid milk that comes from cows given hormones and antibiotics. Again, kefir grains will do their magic with any milk.
If you are interested in finding raw milk in your area, go here: (http://www.realmilk.com/where.html) .
If you are lactose intolerant, the initial 24-hour fermentation will remove about 50% of the lactose, which is the food for the organisms. Ripening the kefir after straining for an additional 24 hours at room temperature or for several days in the refrigerator, will remove almost all the lactose. Many people who are lactose intolerant are able to drink raw milk even without fermenting, as the enzyme lactase is still present.
I hope I have piqued your curiosity about kefir and tempted you to try it. Here are some resources for getting grains. Most people give you the grains for the cost of shipping.
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kefir_making/) , Join this group, post stating where you are and ask.
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kefir_making/database?method=reportRows...)
(http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir-list.php)
For some people, the tart taste may take a little getting used to. Here are a couple of recipes I've developed for smoothies. I use stevia because I have eliminated all sugars from my diet, however, you can use honey or another natural sweetener of choice.
Mint Chocolate Smoothie
8 to 10 oz KEFIR
1 heaping tablespoonful Cocoa Powder
¼ teaspoonful Peppermint Extract
1 raw egg
1 tablespoonful Chia seed
Stevia to taste
Blend and enjoy
Berry Smoothie
8 to 10 oz KEFIR
¼ cup berries of choice
½ teaspoonful Vanilla Extract
1 raw egg
1 tablespoonful Chia seed
Stevia to taste
Blend and enjoy
(http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html)
(http://www.healingcrow.com/ferfun/ferfun.html)
(http://www.kefir.biz/history.htm)
(http://www.know-the-cause.com/NewsLetterArticles/tabid/69/newsid449/1...)
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/022822_kefir_probiotics.html#ixzz2JfcaQZzk
Juice cabbage and get probiotic even enzymes
When do they start fermenting from the minute they are juiced or crushed.Our ancestors' utilized probiotic enriched foods on a regular basis. This was
necessary as a means of food preservation without the advent of refrigeration.
Many ancient medicine men and physicians began utilizing them to treat certain
ailments. Probiotic enriched foods are one of the most important attributes of a
healthy diet and lifestyle.
In the early 20th century, Nobel Prize winning scientist Ilya Ilyich Mechinikov attributed the remarkable health of a group of Bulgarian people to their daily consumption of probiotic enriched foods. He named the unique bacterial species that made up much of their fermented products Lactobacillus bulgaricus. He theorized that probiotic bacteria could have a much greater impact on human health than the much feared pathogenic strains of bacteria.
Every culture around the world had their own unique fermented foods. The Europeans used cabbage, beets and cucumbers to make foods like sauerkraut, kvass and pickles. The Koreans made a spiced, fermented cabbage they called kimchi. The Asians fermented soy to form products such as tempeh, miso and natto. They also created a fermented drink called Kombucha. Many different cultures also made their own fermented sourdough style breads.
Kimchi is most commonly made with Chinese cabbages. There are many other variations of kimchi using cucumbers, eggplants, leeks, radishes, & other seasonal veggies. Often times these are prepared with a combination of fermented veggies that give it unique antioxidants, live enzymes and the special organism lactobacillus kimchi among others.
Fermented soy comes in three major forms: miso, tempeh and natto. Miso and tempeh often incorporate brown rice and barley fermentation with two unique probiotic yeast species. These yeasts enhance the bioavailability of the amino acids and produce high amounts of B vitamins. The bacillus subtilis bacterium is used to produce natto which is rich in proteolytic enzymes and vitamin K2.
Almost every region had their own raw, fermented dairy products. The Bulgarians ate yogurt, the Indians ate Lassi, the Africans had Amasi, and the Eastern Russia/Slovakia areas had kefir to name a few. Each of these dairy products were fermented with lactic acid based bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Lactococcus and Leuconostoc among others.
These raw, fermented dairy products share many of the same bacterial strains. In particular, the lactic acid based lactobacillus family of bulgaricus, kefir, parakefir, brevis, casei, etc. It also provides a variety of healthy yeast saccharomyces species. These include saccharomyces unisporus, turicensis, cerevisiae and exiguous. Finally, these dairy products contain one of the most potent probiotic strains, bacillus coagulans. This combination of probiotic organisms work in synergy to repair and protect the gut and destroy even the harshest of opportunistic organisms such as the Candida yeast species.
Many individuals struggle to digest the milk sugar lactose and protein casein. Fermented, raw milk products such as those listed above have not only metabolized lactose but provided large doses of the enzyme lactase to assist in digestion. Most individuals who are naturally lactose intolerant do very well with fermented raw milk products.
Milk coming from cows that produce Beta Casein A1 can be problematic even after undergoing fermentation. It is best to purchase fermented, raw dairy from 100 percent green-fed animals that are completely free of Beta Casein A1. These acceptable animals would include goats and cows that have been selectively bread to no longer produce Beta Casein A1.
Sources For This Article Include:http://www.probiotics-help.com/probiotic-foods.html
http://theconsciouslife.com/top-probiotic-foods.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/027763_friendly_bacteria_probiotics.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036433_probiotics_foods_health.html#ixzz2JfZ7CTBC
For decades, natural health and nutrition advocates have advised paying attention to our internal environment for optimum health - specifically, to make sure the "good" bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract was plentiful by eating yogurt and other fermented foods and/or taking probiotic supplements. Once considered fringe, "health nut" advice, scientists have recently documented multiple ways probiotics can benefit health. Now, at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 currently underway in Los Angeles, researchers have announced taking a probiotic supplement might help prevent heart disease.
According to Mitchell L. Jones, M.D., Ph.D., lead author of the study and a research assistant in the faculty of medicine at McGill University in Montreal, taking twice daily doses of a probiotic lowered key cholesterol-bearing molecules in the blood, caused "bad" cholesterol level (the kind that clogs arteries) to plunge and made the total cholesterol count healthier.
This is a particularly important study for mainstream medicine to be aware of because of two reasons. First, it involved a double blind study in humans. And second, it shows that a natural substance can do something Big Pharma's side effect-ridden statins can't do -- lower "bad" cholesterol without potential harm.
In earlier studies, a strain of live probiotic microorganisms (Lactobacillus reuteri) had shown promise in lowering blood levels of LDL or "bad" cholesterol. For the new study, the investigators looked to see if the same probiotic could lower LDL and reduce molecules of cholesterol attached to fatty acids known as cholesterol esters. A combination of elevated cholesterol esters plus high LDL has been tied to dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries, resulting in a heightened risk of heart disease.
The study involved 127 adult research subjects who all had high cholesterol. About half the patients took the probiotic two times a day, while the rest were given placebo capsules. After just nine weeks, those taking the probiotic had LDL levels 11.6 percent lower than those on placebos. In addition, cholesterol esters were reduced by 6.3 percent and cholesterol ester saturated fatty acids fell by almost nine percent, compared with the placebo group.
The people taking the probiotic had no side effects and, as the researchers noted, the probiotic strain L. reuteri has a long history of safe use.
As Natural News previously reported, other breakthrough research published in the journal Nature strongly indicates an imbalance of "good" versus "bad" bacteria in the intestinal tract appears to trigger Type II diabetes --and probiotics may help prevent or treat that condition, too. In addition, scientists have also discovered that probiotics can increase the body's immune response to the flu virus and may be an effective treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037884_probiotics_bad_cholesterol_heart_disease.html#ixzz2JfagW9Vh
In the early 20th century, Nobel Prize winning scientist Ilya Ilyich Mechinikov attributed the remarkable health of a group of Bulgarian people to their daily consumption of probiotic enriched foods. He named the unique bacterial species that made up much of their fermented products Lactobacillus bulgaricus. He theorized that probiotic bacteria could have a much greater impact on human health than the much feared pathogenic strains of bacteria.
Every culture around the world had their own unique fermented foods. The Europeans used cabbage, beets and cucumbers to make foods like sauerkraut, kvass and pickles. The Koreans made a spiced, fermented cabbage they called kimchi. The Asians fermented soy to form products such as tempeh, miso and natto. They also created a fermented drink called Kombucha. Many different cultures also made their own fermented sourdough style breads.
Traditional fermented foods
Sauerkraut is made by fermenting cabbage often times in vinegar. Raw cabbage naturally has probiotics and enzymes that are exponentially multiplied during the fermentation period. Fresh (not canned) sauerkraut is a fantastic source of living enzymes and active lactobacillus and pediococcus strains of probiotics.Kimchi is most commonly made with Chinese cabbages. There are many other variations of kimchi using cucumbers, eggplants, leeks, radishes, & other seasonal veggies. Often times these are prepared with a combination of fermented veggies that give it unique antioxidants, live enzymes and the special organism lactobacillus kimchi among others.
Fermented soy comes in three major forms: miso, tempeh and natto. Miso and tempeh often incorporate brown rice and barley fermentation with two unique probiotic yeast species. These yeasts enhance the bioavailability of the amino acids and produce high amounts of B vitamins. The bacillus subtilis bacterium is used to produce natto which is rich in proteolytic enzymes and vitamin K2.
Almost every region had their own raw, fermented dairy products. The Bulgarians ate yogurt, the Indians ate Lassi, the Africans had Amasi, and the Eastern Russia/Slovakia areas had kefir to name a few. Each of these dairy products were fermented with lactic acid based bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Lactococcus and Leuconostoc among others.
These raw, fermented dairy products share many of the same bacterial strains. In particular, the lactic acid based lactobacillus family of bulgaricus, kefir, parakefir, brevis, casei, etc. It also provides a variety of healthy yeast saccharomyces species. These include saccharomyces unisporus, turicensis, cerevisiae and exiguous. Finally, these dairy products contain one of the most potent probiotic strains, bacillus coagulans. This combination of probiotic organisms work in synergy to repair and protect the gut and destroy even the harshest of opportunistic organisms such as the Candida yeast species.
Many individuals struggle to digest the milk sugar lactose and protein casein. Fermented, raw milk products such as those listed above have not only metabolized lactose but provided large doses of the enzyme lactase to assist in digestion. Most individuals who are naturally lactose intolerant do very well with fermented raw milk products.
Milk coming from cows that produce Beta Casein A1 can be problematic even after undergoing fermentation. It is best to purchase fermented, raw dairy from 100 percent green-fed animals that are completely free of Beta Casein A1. These acceptable animals would include goats and cows that have been selectively bread to no longer produce Beta Casein A1.
Sources For This Article Include:http://www.probiotics-help.com/probiotic-foods.html
http://theconsciouslife.com/top-probiotic-foods.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/027763_friendly_bacteria_probiotics.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036433_probiotics_foods_health.html#ixzz2JfZ7CTBC
For decades, natural health and nutrition advocates have advised paying attention to our internal environment for optimum health - specifically, to make sure the "good" bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract was plentiful by eating yogurt and other fermented foods and/or taking probiotic supplements. Once considered fringe, "health nut" advice, scientists have recently documented multiple ways probiotics can benefit health. Now, at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 currently underway in Los Angeles, researchers have announced taking a probiotic supplement might help prevent heart disease.
According to Mitchell L. Jones, M.D., Ph.D., lead author of the study and a research assistant in the faculty of medicine at McGill University in Montreal, taking twice daily doses of a probiotic lowered key cholesterol-bearing molecules in the blood, caused "bad" cholesterol level (the kind that clogs arteries) to plunge and made the total cholesterol count healthier.
This is a particularly important study for mainstream medicine to be aware of because of two reasons. First, it involved a double blind study in humans. And second, it shows that a natural substance can do something Big Pharma's side effect-ridden statins can't do -- lower "bad" cholesterol without potential harm.
In earlier studies, a strain of live probiotic microorganisms (Lactobacillus reuteri) had shown promise in lowering blood levels of LDL or "bad" cholesterol. For the new study, the investigators looked to see if the same probiotic could lower LDL and reduce molecules of cholesterol attached to fatty acids known as cholesterol esters. A combination of elevated cholesterol esters plus high LDL has been tied to dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries, resulting in a heightened risk of heart disease.
The study involved 127 adult research subjects who all had high cholesterol. About half the patients took the probiotic two times a day, while the rest were given placebo capsules. After just nine weeks, those taking the probiotic had LDL levels 11.6 percent lower than those on placebos. In addition, cholesterol esters were reduced by 6.3 percent and cholesterol ester saturated fatty acids fell by almost nine percent, compared with the placebo group.
The people taking the probiotic had no side effects and, as the researchers noted, the probiotic strain L. reuteri has a long history of safe use.
As Natural News previously reported, other breakthrough research published in the journal Nature strongly indicates an imbalance of "good" versus "bad" bacteria in the intestinal tract appears to trigger Type II diabetes --and probiotics may help prevent or treat that condition, too. In addition, scientists have also discovered that probiotics can increase the body's immune response to the flu virus and may be an effective treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037884_probiotics_bad_cholesterol_heart_disease.html#ixzz2JfagW9Vh
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Not just talking about it " fluoride"
It hit me I spend a lot of time talking or tell you all things. It's not going to help either of us.
So maybe I can look for ways to act.We can change more than our health. Lets make our selves proud to day. If you have never done a real noble thing. Then I challenge you to save the health of thousands of people you dont even know.Check it out. Here is you chance to make your mark in the world.
Water fluoridation has become quite the hot-button political issue in America today, especially as the pro-fluoride establishment is increasingly being forced to address the myriad of emerging scientific evidence highlighting the dangers of fluoride. But many city officials and legislators continue to remain largely unaware of, and in some cases willfully defiant against, the truth about fluoride.
Still entrenched in the political framework of public health today is the idea that artificially fluoridating public water supplies prevents tooth decay and lessens the overall costs associated with dental treatments. This flawed ideology dates back to about the 1930s when the aluminum mining and smelting industries concocted a way to dispose of their unwanted fluoride chemical byproducts by pushing them on the unsuspecting masses as a remedy for tooth decay.
Though science has never backed up this and many other claims made by the pro-fluoride lobby, fluoridation remains a blindly-accepted public health measure throughout America today. And yet at the same time, things are also starting to change as citizens, health officials, and former fluoride advocates learn the facts about fluoride and begin spreading the truth (http://www.esterrepublic.com/Archives/dyates2.html).
Hundreds of North American communities have axed fluoride from their water supplies in recent decades (http://www.fluoridealert.org/communities.aspx), and many more are in a position to follow suit if science can ultimately break the political stronghold that is holding on for dear life to the fluoride myth.
• Contact your local environmental board and express opposition to fluoride, and also request a fresh investigation into the science behind fluoridation. Many areas continue to fluoridate their water supplies simply because that is what they have always done. But gaining a fresh perspective from an independent fluoride investigation committee can be an effective solution for reforming public consensus on the fluoride issue.
This approach was successful in Juneau, Alaska, where a fluoride commission was established specifically to study the science behind fluoride and compile a report for the city council to review. Based on the commission's findings, it was recommended to the council that the city stop fluoridating its water supply, which came into effect in 2007 (http://www.juneau.org).
• Hand out fluoride literature to your friends , family, neighbors. Most people have no idea that the Water fluoridation has become quite the hot-button political issue in America today, especially as the pro-fluoride establishment is increasingly being forced to address the myriad of emerging scientific evidence highlighting the dangers of fluoride. But many city officials and legislators continue to remain largely unaware of, and in some cases willfully defiant against, the truth about fluoride.
Still entrenched in the political framework of public health today is the idea that artificially fluoridating public water supplies prevents tooth decay and lessens the overall costs associated with dental treatments. This flawed ideology dates back to about the 1930s when the aluminum mining and smelting industries concocted a way to dispose of their unwanted fluoride chemical byproducts by pushing them on the unsuspecting masses as a remedy for tooth decay.
Though science has never backed up this and many other claims made by the pro-fluoride lobby, fluoridation remains a blindly-accepted public health measure throughout America today. And yet at the same time, things are also starting to change as citizens, health officials, and former fluoride advocates learn the facts about fluoride and begin spreading the truth (http://www.esterrepublic.com/Archives/dyates2.html).
Hundreds of North American communities have axed fluoride from their water supplies in recent decades (http://www.fluoridealert.org/communities.aspx), and many more are in a position to follow suit if science can ultimately break the political stronghold that is holding on for dear life to the fluoride myth.
• Contact your local environmental board and express opposition to fluoride, and also request a fresh investigation into the science behind fluoridation. Many areas continue to fluoridate their water supplies simply because that is what they have always done. But gaining a fresh perspective from an independent fluoride investigation committee can be an effective solution for reforming public consensus on the fluoride issue.
This approach was successful in Juneau, Alaska, where a fluoride commission was established specifically to study the science behind fluoride and compile a report for the city council to review. Based on the commission's findings, it was recommended to the council that the city stop fluoridating its water supply, which came into effect in 2007 (http://www.juneau.org).
• Hand out fluoride literature to your friends , family, neighbors. Most people have no idea that the fluoride chemicals added to their water have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a toxic waste product responsible for causing bone fractures, dental fluorosis, and other conditions (http://water.epa.gov). They also likely do not know that the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for sodium fluoride, a common fluoride additive, lists the chemical as carcinogenic, as well as mutagenic, and toxic to bodily organs and the reproductive system (http://www.naturalnews.com/035901_Lawrence_fluoridation_water.html).
"All our thyroids are screwed up," says Dr. Ted Norris, who holds a Ph.D. in neuro-endocrinology, about the consequences of fluoride exposure. "[Fluoride] causes chronic obesity. It causes fatigue. It causes depression. It causes lack of energy, and that's not even to get into the osteosarcomas and the hip replacements. It's devastating. I think it's worse than lead. It's a shame."
You can access a wealth of information about the dangers of fluoride, which you can share with those around you, at: http://www.fluoridealert.org/
You can also access the NaturalNews fluoride page at: http://www.naturalnews.com/fluoride.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036084_water_fluoridation_protests_activism.html#ixzz2JbSNnj4f chemicals added to their water have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a toxic waste product responsible for causing bone fractures, dental fluorosis, and other conditions (http://water.epa.gov). They also likely do not know that the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for sodium fluoride, a common fluoride additive, lists the chemical as carcinogenic, as well as mutagenic, and toxic to bodily organs and the reproductive system (http://www.naturalnews.com/035901_Lawrence_fluoridation_water.html).
"All our thyroids are screwed up," says Dr. Ted Norris, who holds a Ph.D. in neuro-endocrinology, about the consequences of fluoride exposure. "[Fluoride] causes chronic obesity. It causes fatigue. It causes depression. It causes lack of energy, and that's not even to get into the osteosarcomas and the hip replacements. It's devastating. I think it's worse than lead. It's a shame."
You can access a wealth of information about the dangers of fluoride, which you can share with those around you, at: http://www.fluoridealert.org/
You can also access the NaturalNews fluoride page at: http://www.naturalnews.com/fluoride.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036084_water_fluoridation_protests_activism.html#ixzz2JbSNnj4f
So maybe I can look for ways to act.We can change more than our health. Lets make our selves proud to day. If you have never done a real noble thing. Then I challenge you to save the health of thousands of people you dont even know.Check it out. Here is you chance to make your mark in the world.
Water fluoridation has become quite the hot-button political issue in America today, especially as the pro-fluoride establishment is increasingly being forced to address the myriad of emerging scientific evidence highlighting the dangers of fluoride. But many city officials and legislators continue to remain largely unaware of, and in some cases willfully defiant against, the truth about fluoride.
Still entrenched in the political framework of public health today is the idea that artificially fluoridating public water supplies prevents tooth decay and lessens the overall costs associated with dental treatments. This flawed ideology dates back to about the 1930s when the aluminum mining and smelting industries concocted a way to dispose of their unwanted fluoride chemical byproducts by pushing them on the unsuspecting masses as a remedy for tooth decay.
Though science has never backed up this and many other claims made by the pro-fluoride lobby, fluoridation remains a blindly-accepted public health measure throughout America today. And yet at the same time, things are also starting to change as citizens, health officials, and former fluoride advocates learn the facts about fluoride and begin spreading the truth (http://www.esterrepublic.com/Archives/dyates2.html).
Hundreds of North American communities have axed fluoride from their water supplies in recent decades (http://www.fluoridealert.org/communities.aspx), and many more are in a position to follow suit if science can ultimately break the political stronghold that is holding on for dear life to the fluoride myth.
Some practical ways you can help fight water fluoridation in your own community
• Send information about fluoride's dangers to your local city council members and mayor. City councils are often the ones who decide whether or not to fluoridate, or continue fluoridating, municipal water supplies. Taking the time to present information at local council meetings and directly with council members can go a long way in ending fluoridation, which is exactly what happened last year in Fairbanks, Alaska (http://www.naturalnews.com/032741_water_fluoridation_Alaska.html).• Contact your local environmental board and express opposition to fluoride, and also request a fresh investigation into the science behind fluoridation. Many areas continue to fluoridate their water supplies simply because that is what they have always done. But gaining a fresh perspective from an independent fluoride investigation committee can be an effective solution for reforming public consensus on the fluoride issue.
This approach was successful in Juneau, Alaska, where a fluoride commission was established specifically to study the science behind fluoride and compile a report for the city council to review. Based on the commission's findings, it was recommended to the council that the city stop fluoridating its water supply, which came into effect in 2007 (http://www.juneau.org).
• Hand out fluoride literature to your friends , family, neighbors. Most people have no idea that the Water fluoridation has become quite the hot-button political issue in America today, especially as the pro-fluoride establishment is increasingly being forced to address the myriad of emerging scientific evidence highlighting the dangers of fluoride. But many city officials and legislators continue to remain largely unaware of, and in some cases willfully defiant against, the truth about fluoride.
Still entrenched in the political framework of public health today is the idea that artificially fluoridating public water supplies prevents tooth decay and lessens the overall costs associated with dental treatments. This flawed ideology dates back to about the 1930s when the aluminum mining and smelting industries concocted a way to dispose of their unwanted fluoride chemical byproducts by pushing them on the unsuspecting masses as a remedy for tooth decay.
Though science has never backed up this and many other claims made by the pro-fluoride lobby, fluoridation remains a blindly-accepted public health measure throughout America today. And yet at the same time, things are also starting to change as citizens, health officials, and former fluoride advocates learn the facts about fluoride and begin spreading the truth (http://www.esterrepublic.com/Archives/dyates2.html).
Hundreds of North American communities have axed fluoride from their water supplies in recent decades (http://www.fluoridealert.org/communities.aspx), and many more are in a position to follow suit if science can ultimately break the political stronghold that is holding on for dear life to the fluoride myth.
Some practical ways you can help fight water fluoridation in your own community
• Send information about fluoride's dangers to your local city council members and mayor. City councils are often the ones who decide whether or not to fluoridate, or continue fluoridating, municipal water supplies. Taking the time to present information at local council meetings and directly with council members can go a long way in ending fluoridation, which is exactly what happened last year in Fairbanks, Alaska (http://www.naturalnews.com/032741_water_fluoridation_Alaska.html).• Contact your local environmental board and express opposition to fluoride, and also request a fresh investigation into the science behind fluoridation. Many areas continue to fluoridate their water supplies simply because that is what they have always done. But gaining a fresh perspective from an independent fluoride investigation committee can be an effective solution for reforming public consensus on the fluoride issue.
This approach was successful in Juneau, Alaska, where a fluoride commission was established specifically to study the science behind fluoride and compile a report for the city council to review. Based on the commission's findings, it was recommended to the council that the city stop fluoridating its water supply, which came into effect in 2007 (http://www.juneau.org).
• Hand out fluoride literature to your friends , family, neighbors. Most people have no idea that the fluoride chemicals added to their water have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a toxic waste product responsible for causing bone fractures, dental fluorosis, and other conditions (http://water.epa.gov). They also likely do not know that the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for sodium fluoride, a common fluoride additive, lists the chemical as carcinogenic, as well as mutagenic, and toxic to bodily organs and the reproductive system (http://www.naturalnews.com/035901_Lawrence_fluoridation_water.html).
"All our thyroids are screwed up," says Dr. Ted Norris, who holds a Ph.D. in neuro-endocrinology, about the consequences of fluoride exposure. "[Fluoride] causes chronic obesity. It causes fatigue. It causes depression. It causes lack of energy, and that's not even to get into the osteosarcomas and the hip replacements. It's devastating. I think it's worse than lead. It's a shame."
You can access a wealth of information about the dangers of fluoride, which you can share with those around you, at: http://www.fluoridealert.org/
You can also access the NaturalNews fluoride page at: http://www.naturalnews.com/fluoride.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036084_water_fluoridation_protests_activism.html#ixzz2JbSNnj4f chemicals added to their water have been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a toxic waste product responsible for causing bone fractures, dental fluorosis, and other conditions (http://water.epa.gov). They also likely do not know that the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for sodium fluoride, a common fluoride additive, lists the chemical as carcinogenic, as well as mutagenic, and toxic to bodily organs and the reproductive system (http://www.naturalnews.com/035901_Lawrence_fluoridation_water.html).
"All our thyroids are screwed up," says Dr. Ted Norris, who holds a Ph.D. in neuro-endocrinology, about the consequences of fluoride exposure. "[Fluoride] causes chronic obesity. It causes fatigue. It causes depression. It causes lack of energy, and that's not even to get into the osteosarcomas and the hip replacements. It's devastating. I think it's worse than lead. It's a shame."
You can access a wealth of information about the dangers of fluoride, which you can share with those around you, at: http://www.fluoridealert.org/
You can also access the NaturalNews fluoride page at: http://www.naturalnews.com/fluoride.html
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036084_water_fluoridation_protests_activism.html#ixzz2JbSNnj4f
So I need a hip replacement.
Why am I afraid???Go with me on this ride to find another why.
The skeletons just keep on coming out of the closet for pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which is currently being sued by tens of thousands of hip replacement patients for knowingly selling a faulty hip implant device that generates loose metal shards and poisons patients' bloodstreams. According to recently-uncovered internal documents, J&J knew about the defective device for many years, but continued to deceptively market it across the globe as safe and effective.
As reported by The New York Times (NYT), the device in question, known as an Articular Surface Replacement (ASR), was first introduced back in the early 2000s as an alternative to traditional hip implant devices. Its design was supposed to overcome deficiencies inherent in previous models that were made from metal and plastic parts. But a major design flaw in the ASR caused the device's supposedly innovative ball mechanism to grind against the inside cup, which in turn caused it to release metallic debris inside the bodies of many patients who received the implant.
Just a few years after its release by J&J's DePuy Orthopaedics unit, internal tests conducted by company engineers revealed that the device was a complete failure, and that it was unsuitable for continued use. But rather than address the issue and recall the device, J&J continued to market the faulty ASR to surgeons across the country for at least another three years, even as thousands of these same physicians were rejecting the device in favor of safer and more durable alternatives.
"The ASR represents one of the biggest medical device failures in recent decades," writes Barry Meier for NYT about the fiasco. "According to DePuy's internal estimates, it is projected to fail within five years in about 40 percent of patients who received one. That is eight times the failure rate of most orthopedic implants."
So I need a hip replacement why am I afraid. I wonder.
Joint me on this journey, as I try to find another way. Just as I did with all my others I found another way. To be honest I can see there being one. But maybe you can see my strong motivation to do so.
J&J eventually issued a recall on the ASR in 2010, but nearly 100,000 patients worldwide had already received the device, and many of these patients are now suing the company for fraud. J&J also failed to admit there was anything wrong with the device during the recall, insisting instead that "poor sales" were responsible for its discontinuation. However, internal records have now revealed that DePuy executives, including company president Andrew Ekdahl, were fully aware of the dangers associated with the ASR and yet did nothing about them.
Patients injured as a result of the faulty implant are being represented by the national law firm Parker Walchman LLP. Both the standard ASR and the resurfacing ASR manufactured by J&J DePuy are included in the lawsuit.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.nytimes.com
http://www.prweb.com
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038903_Johnson_&_hip_implants_failure.html#ixzz2JbONJBM1
The skeletons just keep on coming out of the closet for pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which is currently being sued by tens of thousands of hip replacement patients for knowingly selling a faulty hip implant device that generates loose metal shards and poisons patients' bloodstreams. According to recently-uncovered internal documents, J&J knew about the defective device for many years, but continued to deceptively market it across the globe as safe and effective.
As reported by The New York Times (NYT), the device in question, known as an Articular Surface Replacement (ASR), was first introduced back in the early 2000s as an alternative to traditional hip implant devices. Its design was supposed to overcome deficiencies inherent in previous models that were made from metal and plastic parts. But a major design flaw in the ASR caused the device's supposedly innovative ball mechanism to grind against the inside cup, which in turn caused it to release metallic debris inside the bodies of many patients who received the implant.
Just a few years after its release by J&J's DePuy Orthopaedics unit, internal tests conducted by company engineers revealed that the device was a complete failure, and that it was unsuitable for continued use. But rather than address the issue and recall the device, J&J continued to market the faulty ASR to surgeons across the country for at least another three years, even as thousands of these same physicians were rejecting the device in favor of safer and more durable alternatives.
"The ASR represents one of the biggest medical device failures in recent decades," writes Barry Meier for NYT about the fiasco. "According to DePuy's internal estimates, it is projected to fail within five years in about 40 percent of patients who received one. That is eight times the failure rate of most orthopedic implants."
So I need a hip replacement why am I afraid. I wonder.
Joint me on this journey, as I try to find another way. Just as I did with all my others I found another way. To be honest I can see there being one. But maybe you can see my strong motivation to do so.
J&J eventually issued a recall on the ASR in 2010, but nearly 100,000 patients worldwide had already received the device, and many of these patients are now suing the company for fraud. J&J also failed to admit there was anything wrong with the device during the recall, insisting instead that "poor sales" were responsible for its discontinuation. However, internal records have now revealed that DePuy executives, including company president Andrew Ekdahl, were fully aware of the dangers associated with the ASR and yet did nothing about them.
Patients injured as a result of the faulty implant are being represented by the national law firm Parker Walchman LLP. Both the standard ASR and the resurfacing ASR manufactured by J&J DePuy are included in the lawsuit.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.nytimes.com
http://www.prweb.com
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038903_Johnson_&_hip_implants_failure.html#ixzz2JbONJBM1
Rudy Gay just an out loud 10 minute thought
Rudy Gay
So way am I writing about him. Well lately it has been very interesting to me how much money they make . I wonder How they take care of them selves you know eating and stuff and what happens to them as they get old. I see so many that look really rough.. Is the beating they put on their bodys or the thing they put in their body.hmhm well just a thought. I dont know any of the answers. But wonder if this is the price they pay for their big buck,..
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
BRAIN- WOW i NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET
The brain depends upon specific nutrients in order to function with peak capacity. There are certain nutrients that are challenging to get from our diet and lifestyles. These nutrients can be supplemented through whole food based sources. These are some the most specific nutritional supplements for healthy brain function.
The optimal source of vitamin D3 is through the sun. Most of our ancestors were able to derive optimal vitamin D3 levels through regular sun exposure. In the Northern climates, they would get a lot in the summer and then their diet of fatty fish, organ meat and raw milk that naturally contain little bits to keep them going in the winter.
Researchers have found that the optimal vitamin D3 levels are between 70-100ng/ml. Over 95 percent of society is well under these levels. Taking 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily is a great way to ensure your levels are optimized and your brain development is at its peak.
Astaxanthin works particularly well against peroxyl radicals that damage cell membranes. This is particularly important because all essential fats, in-particular, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA are very fragile and susceptible to free radical damage. Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant at inhibiting the oxidation of these essential fats. Take one to two grams of EPA/DHA daily with four to eight milligrams of astaxanthin.
Many individuals have dysbiosis or bad bacterial balance in their gut and parasites like Candida. The parasites and opportunistic bacteria release toxins into the blood stream that get into the brain and cause inflammation leading to poor memory, brain fog and advanced states of brain degeneration.
Supplement with a high quality probiotic that has diverse strains (at least 20 different strains) and over 50 billion colony forming units. This is the probiotic that will deliver results and you will feel the difference after a week.
The key methylators include vitamin B6, folate and B12. Research has shown that lowered levels of these nutrients all result in a significantly increased risk of dementia, mood and anxiety disorders and neurodegenerative processes. Niacin which is B3 also has been shown to be important for cognitive function.
Sources for this article include:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100817134302.htm
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038865_supplements_brain_power_omega-3s.html#ixzz2JU4dvj6h
Vitamin D3
This is extremely critical for brain development and maturity throughout life. Lowered vitamin D3 levels are associated with autism, dyslexia and ADHD in children and neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in adults.The optimal source of vitamin D3 is through the sun. Most of our ancestors were able to derive optimal vitamin D3 levels through regular sun exposure. In the Northern climates, they would get a lot in the summer and then their diet of fatty fish, organ meat and raw milk that naturally contain little bits to keep them going in the winter.
Researchers have found that the optimal vitamin D3 levels are between 70-100ng/ml. Over 95 percent of society is well under these levels. Taking 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily is a great way to ensure your levels are optimized and your brain development is at its peak.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements and astaxanthin reduce inflammation. Omega-3s help provide better cell membrane receptor activity while astaxanthin has the unique ability to cross the blood brain barrier as well as the blood-retinal barrier while most carotenoids do not. This helps protect the brain and eyes from inflammatory damage and reduces the risk for blindness, cataracts, macular degeneration, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and other neurological disorders.Astaxanthin works particularly well against peroxyl radicals that damage cell membranes. This is particularly important because all essential fats, in-particular, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA are very fragile and susceptible to free radical damage. Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant at inhibiting the oxidation of these essential fats. Take one to two grams of EPA/DHA daily with four to eight milligrams of astaxanthin.
Probiotics
Gut health is extremely critical to brain health. Children with neurodevelopmental problems like Autism, dyslexia and ADHD are known to have leaky gut syndromes and often have very profound food allergies. When the gut is damaged, it allows food particles to cross into the blood stream where the immune system creates an inflammatory attack. This inflammation passes into the brain and screws up neurological processing.Many individuals have dysbiosis or bad bacterial balance in their gut and parasites like Candida. The parasites and opportunistic bacteria release toxins into the blood stream that get into the brain and cause inflammation leading to poor memory, brain fog and advanced states of brain degeneration.
Supplement with a high quality probiotic that has diverse strains (at least 20 different strains) and over 50 billion colony forming units. This is the probiotic that will deliver results and you will feel the difference after a week.
B-complex vitamins
Methylation is a key biochemical process that happens billions of times every second to repair the DNA in the body. B vitamins are the key components to healthy methylation processes. Take a whole food-based multivitamin and/or B complex supplement and improve your gut health to absorb these nutrients more effectively. It is also key to eat lots of dark, green leafy vegetables and organic animal products to get these nutrients.The key methylators include vitamin B6, folate and B12. Research has shown that lowered levels of these nutrients all result in a significantly increased risk of dementia, mood and anxiety disorders and neurodegenerative processes. Niacin which is B3 also has been shown to be important for cognitive function.
Sources for this article include:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100817134302.htm
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038865_supplements_brain_power_omega-3s.html#ixzz2JU4dvj6h
Fluoridegate - the film that will absolutely obliterate any remaining credibility of chemical fluoride pushers Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038888_Fluoridegate_water_fluoridation_documentary.html#ixzz2JU3BNqSX
Have you ever wondered why most major municipal water utilities across America continue to artificially fluoridate public water supplies when inexpensive fluoride toothpastes are readily available for those who choose to use them? Or why governments and medical groups continue to force fluoridated tap water on the public in spite of the fact that it has many known and proven health risks? These and many other pertinent questions find their answers in the hard-hitting documentary Fluoridegate: An American Tragedy, one of the most powerful documentaries ever made about the fluoride fraud.
A sordid narrative that recaps the dirty history of fluoride and how it came to be an officially recommended water additive, Fluoridegate delves deep into the completely unscientific and blatantly corrupt process by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) forced fluoride onto the public via the National Program for Water Fluoridation. The film also exposes how Dr. William Marcus, a now-retired senior scientist at the EPA, was targeted and fired for leaking critical information back in the 1990s about the many dangers of fluoride, none of which were being publicly shared in accordance with the EPA's mission and purpose.
"Exposing a child to (fluoride) chemicals in the first six years of life ... will harm that child's learning capability, self control, and have effects on his brain function that are lifelong," explains Dr. Roger D. Masters, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Dartmouth College about the fluoride scam. "To permit that to happen when you know it's happening, and not to interfere by stopping the use of something like silicofluoride, which makes it worse, is immoral."
You can access the film for FREE here: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
"[Dr. Marcus] had recommended additional research be conducted within the [EPA] to make sure that the amount of fluoride that was added to drinking water was safe. And he showed me other documents that indicated that the agency was very upset with him for this recommendation, and had initiated a campaign to fire him," explains Stephen M. Kohn of the National Whistleblowers Association (NWA) about the persecution Dr. Marcus received from the EPA for simply trying to do his job.
"This document was properly prepared within the context of his job as a Senior Science Advisor, meaning the highest level scientist within EPA who's non-supervisory. He's [essentially] the guru scientist you go to for the tough issues. And Dr. Marcus reviewed the literature, reviewed the materials before him, and set forth basic scientific facts in this document to his supervisors and said, 'We need to study this matter because if fluoride does pose a health risk, we have to monitor how much we put in the drinking water, or if we should put in any at all.'"
To watch the film for FREE, visit: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
Since that time, many other fluoride whistleblowers have come forward with the truth -- and some progress has been made in removing the toxic chemical from public water supplies. But there is still considerable work to be done by those who know the truth about fluoride, as fluoride advocates continue to spread lies and misinformation in order to perpetuate the scam.
"This is forced medication of the public, because the government says so," explains Peter F. Vallone, an outspoken New York City councilman who is currently working on removing fluoride from New York City's public water supply. "What's next, they don't think we're happy enough so they put some Xanax in our water supply because they're allowed to, because they're the government? It's outrageous."
Fluoridegate is packed with powerful testimonies from other key insiders privy to how fluoride became an integral part of water treatment policy, and how the public was manipulated into accepting this forced medication in the name of preventing tooth decay. And the best part is that the film is completely FREE to watch, as its creator, the distinguished Dr. David Kennedy, actually encourages people to share it with their friends and circles of influence.
"It's not just children who are affected -- everyone is affected," adds Dr. Yolanda Whyte, M.D., a pediatrician who opposes water fluoridation. "Even for unborn children, fluoride can cross the placenta and it can cross the blood-brain barrier. And when it does that, it can lower I.Q., and even affect other neuro-developmental outcomes, so this is very serious."
To access this powerful film for FREE, visit: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038888_Fluoridegate_water_fluoridation_documentary.html#ixzz2JU2xEL8p
A sordid narrative that recaps the dirty history of fluoride and how it came to be an officially recommended water additive, Fluoridegate delves deep into the completely unscientific and blatantly corrupt process by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) forced fluoride onto the public via the National Program for Water Fluoridation. The film also exposes how Dr. William Marcus, a now-retired senior scientist at the EPA, was targeted and fired for leaking critical information back in the 1990s about the many dangers of fluoride, none of which were being publicly shared in accordance with the EPA's mission and purpose.
"Exposing a child to (fluoride) chemicals in the first six years of life ... will harm that child's learning capability, self control, and have effects on his brain function that are lifelong," explains Dr. Roger D. Masters, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Dartmouth College about the fluoride scam. "To permit that to happen when you know it's happening, and not to interfere by stopping the use of something like silicofluoride, which makes it worse, is immoral."
You can access the film for FREE here: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
Fluoride whistleblowers targeted for bringing truth to light
Concerning Dr. Marcus, his honest work in evaluating the effects of fluoride on human health, and in recommending that the issue of water fluoridation be investigated further, were never taken seriously by his superiors, who ultimately had him fired. And this pattern of corruption is persistent throughout fluoride's ignominious history in the U.S., representing the true impetus behind its continued use and recommendation by many public health officials today."[Dr. Marcus] had recommended additional research be conducted within the [EPA] to make sure that the amount of fluoride that was added to drinking water was safe. And he showed me other documents that indicated that the agency was very upset with him for this recommendation, and had initiated a campaign to fire him," explains Stephen M. Kohn of the National Whistleblowers Association (NWA) about the persecution Dr. Marcus received from the EPA for simply trying to do his job.
"This document was properly prepared within the context of his job as a Senior Science Advisor, meaning the highest level scientist within EPA who's non-supervisory. He's [essentially] the guru scientist you go to for the tough issues. And Dr. Marcus reviewed the literature, reviewed the materials before him, and set forth basic scientific facts in this document to his supervisors and said, 'We need to study this matter because if fluoride does pose a health risk, we have to monitor how much we put in the drinking water, or if we should put in any at all.'"
To watch the film for FREE, visit: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
Fluoride as forced medication on a non-consenting public
In other words, key public figures who should have supported Dr. Marcus' efforts to protect public health instead retaliated against him by launching a sinister campaign to get him fired. These crooks not only succeeded in destroying Dr. Marcus' career through lies and deception, but they also paved the way for the fluoride agenda to continue onward without obstruction.Since that time, many other fluoride whistleblowers have come forward with the truth -- and some progress has been made in removing the toxic chemical from public water supplies. But there is still considerable work to be done by those who know the truth about fluoride, as fluoride advocates continue to spread lies and misinformation in order to perpetuate the scam.
"This is forced medication of the public, because the government says so," explains Peter F. Vallone, an outspoken New York City councilman who is currently working on removing fluoride from New York City's public water supply. "What's next, they don't think we're happy enough so they put some Xanax in our water supply because they're allowed to, because they're the government? It's outrageous."
Fluoridegate is packed with powerful testimonies from other key insiders privy to how fluoride became an integral part of water treatment policy, and how the public was manipulated into accepting this forced medication in the name of preventing tooth decay. And the best part is that the film is completely FREE to watch, as its creator, the distinguished Dr. David Kennedy, actually encourages people to share it with their friends and circles of influence.
"It's not just children who are affected -- everyone is affected," adds Dr. Yolanda Whyte, M.D., a pediatrician who opposes water fluoridation. "Even for unborn children, fluoride can cross the placenta and it can cross the blood-brain barrier. And when it does that, it can lower I.Q., and even affect other neuro-developmental outcomes, so this is very serious."
To access this powerful film for FREE, visit: http://www.fluoridegate.com/
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038888_Fluoridegate_water_fluoridation_documentary.html#ixzz2JU2xEL8p
what I found on morning sickness
I will post some more later This is what I have so far..
Morning sickness has been documented as early as 2000 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians. These days, more than half of pregnant American women suffer from nausea and/or vomiting of varying severity in their first trimester. It was once believed that morning sickness is psychological, but today's doctors emphasize that it is indeed a physical condition. Thus, women everywhere beg the question: what is the cure?
Unfortunately, there is no one particular remedy. Fairhaven Health; however, has recently introduced their new product - Pregease - to promote pregnancy wellness. The great news for mothers-to-be is that the supplement includes a combination of several proven ingredients that relieve symptoms of both morning sickness and heartburn.
Pregease is a multi-ingredient chewable tablet designed by a team of doctors and nutritionists. Suzanne Munson, director of product development at Fairhaven, adds that the supplement is made to taste good even when nauseous. Each tablet includes vitamins B6 and B12 (both of which have proved to reduce vomiting), calcium carbonate and brown seaweed powder (both are included in many over-the-counter heartburn and antacid products), ginger root and lemon balm (nausea reduction), and deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (soothes and heals the esophagus).
There is no known cause for morning sickness, though there are a number of theories, most of which centralize around an increase in hormones. For each one of the theories, there is a possible remedy, although response depends from woman to woman. For those not interested in taking a supplement, a solution can be found in some simple lifestyle changes.
It is a common suggestion to graze throughout the day instead of eating three meals. Some doctors recommend keeping crackers beside your bed to munch on before getting up in the morning. Those who believe in the effects of ancient Chinese medicine encourage giving acupuncture a try. Sucking on lemon drops or peppermint can offset nausea, as lemon and peppermint are known for soothing the stomach. Many, including the makers of Pregease, refer back to the old favorite: ginger. Ginger ale - pure, not those containing high fructose corn syrup - or certain teas are great sources.Whether sticking with oldies-but-goodies or opting for more modern treatments, the release of Pregease to the shelves is potentially the relief many pregnant women have been seeking. Be sure to check with your doctor before purchasing Pregease or starting your own remedial routine, and discuss what is the best plan for you.
Sources:
http://www.prweb.com
http://www.inhabitots.com/5-natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness/
http://health.howstuffworks.com
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037996_morning_sickness_natural_remedies_cure.html#ixzz2JU10aMSG
Pharmaceutical medications are toxic and always cause harm; an unborn fetus is especially susceptible to the toxic effects of pharmaceuticals. It is especially important for pregnant women to avoid all pharmaceuticals during pregnancy. Numerous times a drug manufacturer has claimed that a drug is safe, only for it to be yanked off the market after it has caused serious harm. For example, the commonly prescribed morning sickness drug Bendectin was voluntarily pulled off the US market by its manufacturer following numerous lawsuits alleging that it caused birth defects. Unfortunately, the drug continues to be prescribed routinely in Europe as well as in Canada, where it is known as Diclectin. But what your doctor probably will not tell you is that there is a safe, non-toxic and effective solution for morning sickness: homeopathy.Herbal remedies such as ginger and peppermint tea are some of the most commonly recommended natural solutions for nausea during pregnancy. While these herbs may work for some women who have mild morning sickness, ginger and peppermint will not help a woman with severe morning sickness. Women with severe morning sickness can, however, benefit tremendously from homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a complete, natural system of medicine that is over 200 years old. It is immensely popular in many parts of the world, including Europe, India and South America. Homeopathy has no side effects, is non-toxic and can be used safely during pregnancy.
These are some of the most common homeopathic remedies for morning sickness:
Colchicum: This woman's morning sickness is worse after smelling food, especially cooking food. She vomits even at the thought of food. Her nausea is also worse from even the slightest movement.
Ipecacuanha: This woman has constant, persistent nausea. Even vomiting doesn't relieve the nausea and she feels worse when lying down.
Nux Vomica: Nausea is worse in the morning and from eating. The stomach is very sensitive to pressure. If necessary, Nux Vomica can be taken in alternation with Ipecacuanha.
Lacticum Acidum: Nausea is better after eating and worse from the smell of tobacco smoke. Her appetite is not affected, or she may have increased appetite.
Sepia: Nausea is worse in the morning. She is sensitive to odours and craves sour foods. She may be depressed and may regret the pregnancy.
Symphoricarpus: This is a good non-specific remedy for morning sickness if other remedies fail to give results. The nausea is worse after any motion with aversion to all food.
Potency and Repetition
Use either a 12C or 30C potency (strength) of the indicated remedy a few times per day, as needed. If a few doses bring no relief, try a different remedy.
Where to Buy Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies can be bought at most health food stores, natural pharmacies, or online.
Precautions
Please note that this is not a complete list of homeopathic remedies for morning sickness. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult with a classical homeopath in your area.
References
Brody, Jane E. "Shadow of Doubt Wipes out Bendectin" The New York Times, June 19, 1983. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9A02E6DC123...
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/030917_morning_sickness_homeopathy.html#ixzz2JU1FbUpx
Morning sickness has been documented as early as 2000 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians. These days, more than half of pregnant American women suffer from nausea and/or vomiting of varying severity in their first trimester. It was once believed that morning sickness is psychological, but today's doctors emphasize that it is indeed a physical condition. Thus, women everywhere beg the question: what is the cure?
Unfortunately, there is no one particular remedy. Fairhaven Health; however, has recently introduced their new product - Pregease - to promote pregnancy wellness. The great news for mothers-to-be is that the supplement includes a combination of several proven ingredients that relieve symptoms of both morning sickness and heartburn.
Pregease is a multi-ingredient chewable tablet designed by a team of doctors and nutritionists. Suzanne Munson, director of product development at Fairhaven, adds that the supplement is made to taste good even when nauseous. Each tablet includes vitamins B6 and B12 (both of which have proved to reduce vomiting), calcium carbonate and brown seaweed powder (both are included in many over-the-counter heartburn and antacid products), ginger root and lemon balm (nausea reduction), and deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (soothes and heals the esophagus).
There is no known cause for morning sickness, though there are a number of theories, most of which centralize around an increase in hormones. For each one of the theories, there is a possible remedy, although response depends from woman to woman. For those not interested in taking a supplement, a solution can be found in some simple lifestyle changes.
It is a common suggestion to graze throughout the day instead of eating three meals. Some doctors recommend keeping crackers beside your bed to munch on before getting up in the morning. Those who believe in the effects of ancient Chinese medicine encourage giving acupuncture a try. Sucking on lemon drops or peppermint can offset nausea, as lemon and peppermint are known for soothing the stomach. Many, including the makers of Pregease, refer back to the old favorite: ginger. Ginger ale - pure, not those containing high fructose corn syrup - or certain teas are great sources.Whether sticking with oldies-but-goodies or opting for more modern treatments, the release of Pregease to the shelves is potentially the relief many pregnant women have been seeking. Be sure to check with your doctor before purchasing Pregease or starting your own remedial routine, and discuss what is the best plan for you.
Sources:
http://www.prweb.com
http://www.inhabitots.com/5-natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness/
http://health.howstuffworks.com
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Pharmaceutical medications are toxic and always cause harm; an unborn fetus is especially susceptible to the toxic effects of pharmaceuticals. It is especially important for pregnant women to avoid all pharmaceuticals during pregnancy. Numerous times a drug manufacturer has claimed that a drug is safe, only for it to be yanked off the market after it has caused serious harm. For example, the commonly prescribed morning sickness drug Bendectin was voluntarily pulled off the US market by its manufacturer following numerous lawsuits alleging that it caused birth defects. Unfortunately, the drug continues to be prescribed routinely in Europe as well as in Canada, where it is known as Diclectin. But what your doctor probably will not tell you is that there is a safe, non-toxic and effective solution for morning sickness: homeopathy.Herbal remedies such as ginger and peppermint tea are some of the most commonly recommended natural solutions for nausea during pregnancy. While these herbs may work for some women who have mild morning sickness, ginger and peppermint will not help a woman with severe morning sickness. Women with severe morning sickness can, however, benefit tremendously from homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a complete, natural system of medicine that is over 200 years old. It is immensely popular in many parts of the world, including Europe, India and South America. Homeopathy has no side effects, is non-toxic and can be used safely during pregnancy.
These are some of the most common homeopathic remedies for morning sickness:
Colchicum: This woman's morning sickness is worse after smelling food, especially cooking food. She vomits even at the thought of food. Her nausea is also worse from even the slightest movement.
Ipecacuanha: This woman has constant, persistent nausea. Even vomiting doesn't relieve the nausea and she feels worse when lying down.
Nux Vomica: Nausea is worse in the morning and from eating. The stomach is very sensitive to pressure. If necessary, Nux Vomica can be taken in alternation with Ipecacuanha.
Lacticum Acidum: Nausea is better after eating and worse from the smell of tobacco smoke. Her appetite is not affected, or she may have increased appetite.
Sepia: Nausea is worse in the morning. She is sensitive to odours and craves sour foods. She may be depressed and may regret the pregnancy.
Symphoricarpus: This is a good non-specific remedy for morning sickness if other remedies fail to give results. The nausea is worse after any motion with aversion to all food.
Potency and Repetition
Use either a 12C or 30C potency (strength) of the indicated remedy a few times per day, as needed. If a few doses bring no relief, try a different remedy.
Where to Buy Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies can be bought at most health food stores, natural pharmacies, or online.
Precautions
Please note that this is not a complete list of homeopathic remedies for morning sickness. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult with a classical homeopath in your area.
References
Brody, Jane E. "Shadow of Doubt Wipes out Bendectin" The New York Times, June 19, 1983. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9A02E6DC123...
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Eczema and psoriasis 3rd post.
I will try and cover this in as many ways as I can so you can pick the one that is right for you.
Now this is all true but getting the bottom of it kill the parasites that cause it can be simple.. their are those that treat the symptoms, or make it a long draw out t sorry this is not how I do it. But for those that do well do what works for you.
Things If you or a loved one have been affected by eczema, you understand the frustration and discomfort associated with this annoying irritation of the skin. There are numerous types and classifications of eczema, with the most common being referred to as atopic dermatitis. Eczema affects people on a wide spectrum of frequency and intensity. Some people have a mild itch and rash for a few hours, which doesn't return for weeks or months. Other people experience intense itching for long periods of time that causes them to tear their skin open resulting in blisters and oozing lesions that then crust over and create scarring. Onset of this condition occurs mainly (85%) in children five years and under, although later adult onset also occurs. Half of infants that are affected by eczema will resolve on their own by age three, while the other half can be affected for the rest of their lives.
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Now this is all true but getting the bottom of it kill the parasites that cause it can be simple.. their are those that treat the symptoms, or make it a long draw out t sorry this is not how I do it. But for those that do well do what works for you.
Things If you or a loved one have been affected by eczema, you understand the frustration and discomfort associated with this annoying irritation of the skin. There are numerous types and classifications of eczema, with the most common being referred to as atopic dermatitis. Eczema affects people on a wide spectrum of frequency and intensity. Some people have a mild itch and rash for a few hours, which doesn't return for weeks or months. Other people experience intense itching for long periods of time that causes them to tear their skin open resulting in blisters and oozing lesions that then crust over and create scarring. Onset of this condition occurs mainly (85%) in children five years and under, although later adult onset also occurs. Half of infants that are affected by eczema will resolve on their own by age three, while the other half can be affected for the rest of their lives.
Triggers and traditional treatment pitfalls
Each person usually has different triggers that can make the condition worse including certain soaps, detergents, heavy sweating, stress, clothing and jewelry. If you can identify what triggers affect you, avoiding these is common sense. Many people affected by eczema also have asthma, allergies and/or hay fever. Simply treating the symptoms without looking for the underlying problem(s) will only give temporary relief at most and many times can make the condition worse over time. Traditional medical approaches include topical steroids that may cause thinning of the skin and weakening of the immune system that then requires additional antibiotics or antifungals to stop concurrent infections. There are also topical immunosuppresants available that the FDA has issued a public health advisory about the possible risk of lymph node or skin cancer from the use of these products.The Candida connection
Many people have found that they can drastically improve or even resolve their eczema by addressing overgrowth of Candida in their digestive system. There have been a couple of recent studies showing the link of Candida overgrowth with eczema. Some of the causes of Candida overgrowth include diets high in processed and refined diets (white sugar, white rice, white flour) along with frequent use of antibiotics. These issues create a perfect environment for Candida to flourish within our bodies. This can develop into dysbiosis and leaky gut syndrome explaining the overachieving immune responses resulting in skin inflammation, allergies and asthma.Asafe, natural remedy
The first step in correcting this imbalance is to incorporate a yeast control diet avoiding the foods that Candida thrives on, and restoring a slightly acidic environment to the intestinal tract. Candida thrives in a slightly alkaline environment. You may also need to include natural remedies that have an antifungal effect including oregano oil, garlic, andrographis and grapefruit seed extract. When starting this program, sometimes symptoms will worsen or you may experience headaches or nausea due to the dying off and release of toxic chemicals from the Candida. Hang in there, this usually resolves in less than a week. Nutritional supplementation of Spanish Black Radish helps to speed this process. Many people afflicted with eczema find that sticking to this regimen greatly improves or resolves this annoying and itchy condition.Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/035526_eczema_causes_skin.html#ixzz2JO4GtmK5
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