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Health and Nutrition Secrets Russell L. Blaylock, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Protective Measures The stakes are so high, it is imperative that the public become involved in the battle to preserve clean water and food. Until that battle can be won, you must avoid fluoride as much as possible. This means no fluoride toothpaste, mouthwashes, or treatments by the dentist. When you tell your dentist that you do not want fluoride treatments, he will jump up and down, turn red in the face, and while pointing toward his or her ADA certificate, tell you how all the scare stories are lies.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours. Make sure the water is from a good source, to avoid bacteria and parasite infection. Jr\ne clinical V-r/^trial found that HIV-positive men who took a multivitamin-mineral supplement had a slower onset of AIDS, as compared to men who did not take a supplement. The "good" bacteria in your digestive tract help fight infection, so maintain their presence by eating yogurt with live cultures, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus.

Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Livestock produce twenty times the excrement as the human population, increasing nitrite-nitrate water pollution; the extensive use of livestock is pushing us closer to a clean water shortage. It takes 60-100 times more water to produce one pound of beef than to produce one pound of wheat. In essence, a flesh-centered diet creates need for about 4,500 gallons per day, per meat eater, as compared to 300 gallons per day for a vegan (a diet of no flesh or dairy). In one year's time, a vegan saves approximately 1.5 million gallons as compared to a flesh and dairy eater.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

As they flee from violence, families get separated, medical supplies, food, and clean water disappear quickly, and otherwise preventable illnesses ravage whole populations. All of this suggests that when it comes to heading off the worst effects of war, we need to adopt a multif aceted approach. Not only do we need to reinvent the way we deliver refugee aid, we need to stop the fighting in the first place, and create incentives for lasting peace. Ending the violence of war sets the stage for building bright green peace. as Making Better Blue Hats mmmm To war is human.

Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back Michele Simon See book keywords and concepts

While they are each vitally important to good health, so are many other lifestyle issues, such as getting enough rest, good dental hygiene, and drinking clean water. As we've seen, leaders in government and industry love to point to exercise as the real answer to obesity, explaining the problem away as simply a matter of balancing "calories in" (diet) and "calories out" (exercise). Advocacy efforts that focus on obesity also fuel the lack-of-exercise excuse. We shouldn't be muddying up the already extremely complex waters of nutrition policy with that of physical activity.

Big Pharma: Exposing the Global Healthcare Agenda Jacky Law See book keywords and concepts

And do we in the rich world want to keep developing increasingly expensive treatments that achieve marginal benefits when most in the developing world do not have the undoubted benefits that come with simple measures like sanitation, clean water and immunization?37 Paying for science The innovation pipeline is expensive to maintain, and while public protests over access to Alzheimer's and cancer drugs can be heard, few people question how the prices are set.

The Seven Laws of Nutrition Mike Adams See book keywords and concepts

And it needs to be fresh, clean water and not other liquids such as soft drinks, cow's milk, or processed fruit juices. We also need lots of minerals, vitamins, and sunshine. In fact, nearly all living things on the planet need sunshine. And simultaneously, nearly everything alive on the planet needs certain minerals and vitamins in order to stay alive. Just like a plant, if you don't get good nutrition, your body and mind will experience stunted growth and chronic disease. You will still be alive but your quality of life will be greatly impaired if you don't get optimum nutrition.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Only bladderwrack known to have been harvested from clean water or labeled to indicate the absence of heavy metals or other contaminants should be consumed. The safety of using bladderwrack during pregnancy (page 363) and breast-feeding (page 74) is unknown. People who are allergic to iodine may need to avoid bladderwrack. BLESSED THISTLE Botanical name: Cnicus benedictus Parts used and where grown Although native to Europe and Asia, blessed thistle is now cultivated in many areas of the world, including the United States. The leaves, stems, and flowers are all used in herbal preparations.

Reclaiming Our Health: Exploding the Medical Myth and Embracing the True Source of Healing John Robbins See book keywords and concepts

LOW-TECH, NON-POLLUTING ANSWERS Cholera outbreaks, like those of almost all waterborne diseases, can be curtailed by providing people with access to clean water. Presently, though, more than 1 billion people on this earth do not have safe water to use for drinking or washing. The medical consequences are staggering. Waterborne diseases account for an estimated 80 percent of all illnesses, worldwide. More children today die from diarrheal diseases, caused by the lack of clean water supplies, than from any other cause.

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In one report about 30% of the industrial, municipal and federal facilities were in serious violation of the clean water Act during a 15 month period.137'149a"c To make it even worse, the water quality was recently weakened again by the Bush Administration when certain legislators slipped a provision into the Homeland Security bill to allow chemicals to pollute our water in emergency situations.160 (See Chapter 7.) Once it is in the water, it cannot easily be removed.

In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development," Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility with clean water, 2000. 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138. $10.00. 48a pg. 54. 48b Chapter 6. 49a Rachel's Environment and Health News #250. 49b Hayes, H.M. et al., "Case-Control Study of Canine Malignant Lymphoma Positive Association With Dog Owner's Use of 2,4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Herbicides," J Natl. Cancer Inst. 1991:83, 1226-1231. 468.783.1209. 49c Rachel's Environment and Health News, "Here We Go Again," September 14, 2000 (708). 50 www.txinfinet.com/ban-gef/00/5/5-11 .

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

So remember to drink to your health and drink heavily and heartily—water, that is: at least eight glasses of pure, clean water every day. Sleep Sleep deprivation has been shown to reduce levels of glutathione (our major antioxidant) in the hormonal command center of the brain. The optimal dose of sleep has not yet been fully established; different people require different amounts. The best way to keep your circadian, or daily, rhythms in balance is to keep regular sleeping and waking habits (as well as regular eating, exercising, and resting habits).

Kidneys Because humans are predominantly composed of water (about 66 percent by weight for men, about 60 percent for women), maintaining a continuous intake of clean water and a high rate of urine flow from the kidneys enhances the elimination of unwanted water-soluble compounds. Skin The skin is the largest organ of our bodies by weight. Besides protecting us from the outside world and helping to maintain a constant internal temperature and environment, our skin is an active organ of detoxification.

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

On the bad side: • In California it is reported that certain farmers were legally exempted from complying with the state's clean water laws. The farmers were given a special waiver in December 2002 so they can continue to pollute the water in that state. This happened in spite of the fact that the EPA declared that 500 miles of rivers and streams, as well as 480,000 acres in the Sacramento River Delta were contaminated with pesticides. The California Water Quality Board is said to have ignored all the evidence of contamination and danger to humans and wildlife.67 We must ask why.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Repeat this procedure as necessary using clean water each time. Traditionally used for Caesar salad and salad Nicoise, this versatile green combines well with most dressings and strong flavors. Sorrel Sorrel is a powerful antioxidant with the same healing properties as kale. Key nutrients in sorrel include calcium, vitamin C, fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3 (niacin), phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamine), and zinc. Phytochemicals include beta-carotene, indoles, isothiocyanates, quercetin, rutin, tannin, and sulforaphane.

Repeat this procedure as necessary, using clean water each time. If you are not using the entire head, simply remove as many leaves as needed and wash them under cold running water. Lettuce, Romaine Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is a good source of fiber and has a higher nutrient content than any other type of lettuce. Two cups of romaine supply more than 50 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

This • Kidney disease • Surgery • Joint injury • Stress to gout) » Obesity increase uric acid (e.g., aspirin, diuretics, and high-dose niacin therapy) • Lead toxicity • High blood pressure • Acidic system fast will help speed the elimination of uric acid and reduce inflammation. Do not fast for more than three days, however, as prolonged periods without food can have a reverse effect and actually raise the levels of uric acid in your body. After the fast, limit yourself to raw fruits and vegetables (along with juices, herbal teas, and water) for several days or until the pain subsides.

Food Revolution: How your diet can help save your life and our world John Robbins See book keywords and concepts

There may be occasional accidents, as there are in any industry, but animal agriculture operates in strict accordance with the clean water Act. No one is out there trying to pollute. Everyone who is supposed to obtain a discharge permit is doing so."" What we know_ Number of poultry operations (according to the General Accounting Office) that are of sufficient size to be required to obtain a discharge permit under the clean water Act: About 2.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Crohn's disease, both white and brown sugars from your diet, with at least one of these ingredients, so read hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat will make diarrhea even worse. Avoid red meat, as have undetected food allergies; when they , the disease often completely disappears. To your problem, read the Food Allergies section acqompanies it. Dairy and wheat are common trigas wheat bran, as it is too harsh for some peo-fiber-rich foods in the diet, drinks, and spicy foods.

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In December 2002, the clean water Act was weakened again so pesticide spraying would allow known harmful chemicals to be put into our water, under certain circumstances, without permits. Roads now destroy the natural character of many pristine public forests. Logging, drilling and mining are becoming more evident because of the total disregard of our watersheds, animal and marine wildlife habitat and recreation areas in favor of developers and big business. Federal agencies do not protect our water, and state and local agencies do not hold polluters accountable for violations.

Reclaiming Our Health: Exploding the Medical Myth and Embracing the True Source of Healing John Robbins See book keywords and concepts

This same expenditure could have provided low-cost clean water and sanitation to millions of the country's disadvantaged, not only preventing this cholera epidemic from developing, but also preventing countless other infectious diseases in the future. LOW-TECH, NON-POLLUTING ANSWERS Cholera outbreaks, like those of almost all waterborne diseases, can be curtailed by providing people with access to clean water. Presently, though, more than 1 billion people on this earth do not have safe water to use for drinking or washing. The medical consequences are staggering.

In those parts of the world blessed with adequate and safe food, clean water, and sanitary living conditions, wrote the medical historian Thomas McKeown, "Infectious deaths fell to a small fraction of their earlier level without medical intervention, and . . . had none been available they would have continued to decline." The best vaccine is a good diet, clean water, and a decent living situation.

Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meal Industry Gail A. Eisnitz See book keywords and concepts

And the company's Virginia plants were under investigation by state and federal authorities for a possible 5,000 counts of clean water Act violations.* A reporter gave me the names of some Carolina Foods workers. XXX *In August 1997, Smithfield Foods was convicted in federal court and fined $12.6 million for what ultimately turned out to be nearly 7,000 counts of illegally discharging hog plant wastes into a major Virginia waterway and then falsifying records to cover up its activities. The $12.6 million fine is the largest clean water Act penalty in history.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Naturally the affluent—those with clean water, decent sanitation, and variety in their diet, and those not under intense stress—were living longer lives. But still, it is interesting to see that generally the folks who lived longest also lived in the country. A "GROWING" PROBLEM The past century has seen some progress in raising people's awareness about the toxins in our lives.

Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA See book keywords and concepts

During an elimination diet, keep drinking the six to eight glasses of clean water every day that is recommended in the Six Core Principles for Optimal Health, and take supplements to help heal your small intestine. If you've suffered for many years from chronic, low-grade health problems caused by food allergy and leaky gut, you may be dealing with other problems such as nasal allergy, sinus infection, arthritis, autoimmune disease, or Candida overgrowth. Once you've pinpointed problem foods, omit them from your diet for two months. Try reintroducing them again, one at a time, at that point.

The Best Cure-All One of the best ways to reduce blood pressure, which you may find hard to believe because it's so simple, is to drink plenty of clean water. Depending on your body size, you should be drinking six to eight glasses of water per day. Stress Hormones Raise Blood Pressure If you do all of the above and your blood pressure is still high, take a good look at the stress in your life and take steps to manage it better or reduce it.

STEP 1: DRINK SIX TO EIGHT GLASSES OF clean water DAILY Two-thirds of the human body is water, yet water is our most neglected nutrient. Of course water is a nutrient. It's more necessary for sustaining life than food. You can survive more than a month without food, but without water, the human body can function for only about a week. You cannot expect to enjoy optimal health if you deprive your body of the water it needs.

If you drink six to eight glasses of clean water daily (more or less depending on your size, lifestyle, and individual biochemistry), your body will thank you in so many ways. For one thing, your skin will be glowing with good health in just a month or so. And constipation will be a thing of the past, especially if you also exercise and eat fiber-containing foods. You will find controlling your weight easier. Many times when you think you're hungry, a glass of water will suffice.

If you are exposed to pesticides, take a cool shower and drink plenty of clean water to help flush out the poisons. • Wash, peel, or even scrub fruits and vegetables well and eat organic produce whenever possible. • If you think something at work is making you sick, pursue it. It could be mold or fungus in the heating or cooling system, fumes from wall paneling or carpets, or a coworker's liberally applied cologne or perfume. • Stop using fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides. Get out of the habit of blasting indoor and outdoor pests with a can of spray.

The number-one, all-time most-effective medicine for colds and flus is an ounce of prevention: a nutritious diet, plenty of clean water, exercise, enough sleep, and relaxed time spent with loved ones. However, since we are by nature not perfect, here are some natural helpers for fending off and alleviating colds and flus. One of the most important keys to warding off a cold or flu is to start treating it early, at the first signs. If you wait until you have full-blown symptoms and feel miserable, the medicines only alleviate the symptoms somewhat.

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