The time, it is forever changing

Kedar N. Prasad, PhD

This time the change may be back to the past, and to tell you the truth it really annoys me.

Not that it is a personal annoyance, its more like one huge road block put in your path  because other people's ignorance can really harm your health.

I think it is strange in a Jim Morrison kind of way that some get turned into celebrities by the media  not really based on out come but because they are on TV or they get interviewed by someone else in the TV spotlight.

Just because someone is on TV really does not mean they are an expert in what they plie on their show. Remember that every show has sponsors and producers.  If the recommend something it does not really mean it is effective or effective for you.  All it is is mass marketing.  And where are you when that suggestion fails you?

Its also like aggregator web sites.  They fill their pages with info taken from other sources, make it look as if this was original material, and never give you and thing to assure you it might be bogus while trying to make it look like the latest hot new discovery or cure.

Thinking of something Dannion Brinkley said not too long ago about how he believes that the it is through healthcare that the globalists will find the key to controlling the world.

If you accept Dannion's premise then it won't surprise you when I suggest how crazy it is to find too loud Jillian Michaels on "Everyday Health" as one of their 'talking heads'.

And to me it is even crazier to think she has an interview with David Agus MD about cancer.

Now mind you, I do have to agree with him on the failure of the establishment on the issue of prevention.

Agus states:  " ... we can win the war on cancer — but not the way we’re fighting it now.“We’ve made almost no impact on making people live longer with cancer,” he says in an interview ... noting that the death rate is down only 8 percent over the past six decades.Part of the problem, ..., is the way we think about the disease. “Instead of just trying to shrink the cancer, which buys a little bit of time, I want to change the entire state of your body. But I know, as a cancer doctor, I’m not that good. And I know that I lose two or three patients a week — and I don’t want to do that anymore.”The solution, he explains, is not to treat the disease but to stop it from happening in the first place. “Most cancers are preventable. We’ve got to take aggressive stances in that regard.”He goes on to tell you however, to ditch your vitamins and get your nutrients from food.

And this is where we part ways.  The parting is of course because clearly Agus has failed to do the research that proves, even if it is organic, the nutrient level in food has diminished over the years.  It  is worse for products grown in commercial agriculture.

I of course support organic and buying local but I also know that not everyone can afford this.  And so what does Agus offer you if you fall in the less affluent part of our culture?

Not much.

But our Food Cleansing Healthy Handout does and it is an inexpensive way to make food healthier.

And being that we believe in supplements, the correct choices of supplements so that it isn't a one size fits all, but a targeted approach to regaining your health.  The science on supplements supports my position, even for cancer.  Maybe something will change some day for Agus and he will see the light.

Let's hope, and work to prove Dannion wrong.

If you are looking for conscientious help in the area of supplements for health consider Health Forensics.

Read more: confusion about supplements here.

  

Your Food and Radiation

Because of the risk of Cesium 137 being present in plumes of radioactivity, it is wise to consider the effect on food.  Cesium 137 is attracted to soil and it can get into the food chain through plants, grass eaten by food source animals, and in many other ways.  This radioactive element has a half life of 30 years which means that just half of the radioactivity will be gone in 30 years.  Another cycle or so will be needed to eliminate all of the cesium from the soil.

Since cesium acts like potassium in your body it is wise to eat potassium rich foods and perhaps use potassium supplements. This is a risk to your kidneys.

US foods in some categories like canned fish and sodas are exposed to gamma radiation before the products are shipped from factories.

Last Friday's earthquake woes continue for Japan. The radiation threat from a nuclear power plant in Fukushima, where fires have already exposed radiation waves as far out as Tokyo, isn't abating, and the U.S. has issued evacuation orders for everyone located within a 50-mile perimeter of the reactor. As uncertainty remains, countries that import Japanese food are on alert for possible contamination.

Those nearby, such as Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Singapore and parts of China, have begun screening the imported Japanese food for radiation, and Italy has banned all Japanese food imports outright. Tuesday, the European Union issued an alert recommending radiation checks on all imports that have come out of Japan since March 15. 

Contaminated food continues to emit radiation -- the stronger the level of radiation, the longer it lasts. Any exposure to radiation increases the risk of cancer.

What types of food is implicated? Anything grown or produced in the fallout area -- and affected areas continue to spread. Most at risk are living foods such as plants and animals, which could absorb radiation through the ground, reports the Wall Street Journal. "Immediate contamination could occur from particles from the air settling on plants or feed, or in the longer run radioactive elements could get washed to the soil where plants grow," states the Journal. This would affect fresh foods as well as animal products from affected livestock such as milk and cheese. Non-growing foods kept in warehouses and silos should be protected.

White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters yesterday, "The agencies that check food imports do that every day and of course are aware of what has happened in Japan and will be checking food accordingly."

Read more: http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/17/japanese-food-imports-tested-for-radiation/

NB: Radioactive Cesium was the main cause of death following Chernobyl.
Photo Credit: http://www.periodictable.com/

Thinking of Food: Overeating Tip

Since it is once again the overeating season, I know many people face indigestion this coming week and over the next many weeks, concluding with that New Year's Day feast.

A sensible rule is to try an eat less, about 25% less than normal.

Eating till overly full makes your stomach and intestines work overtime, and done regularly can lead to a number of digestive and intestinal disorders.

If you start feeling uncomfortable and bloated you might think of my now grown daughters who used to go the the Ladie's Room to press their little tummies on the edge of a sink.  This seemed to be something they concocted so they could return to the dining room for more.

Growing up in a home that was always prepared to feed Cox's Army on holidays discomfort was common, albeit unspoken.

So what might you do?

Of course it is wise to pace your eating and try to remember to move away from the plate when you feel the slighest bit of fullness.  You can chew slowly and refrain from liquids while you are trying to down that turkey leg or just more stuffing and mashsed potatoes.

Try also to have a few digestive enzymes, some probiotics, and extra Betaine HCl on hand.  Even one teaspoon of raw, apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before you eat can help.  And then there is trusty, old baking soda if you have nothing else.

If this fails try this approach from Oriental Medicine - 

First, warm your hands by rubbing them together.  Then, in the direction of your larger intestine, starting at the lower right side of your abdomen, slowly massage your bellly, around and around, a few times until you feel relaxed and unbloated (10 minutes or so).

You can learn more here - STOMACH MASSAGE