Mon 15 Feb 2010

“Doctors across the country speak out about

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“Doctors across the country speak out about
Dr. Martin’s New Book!”

“How Toxic Are You?”

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“Dr. James Martin has written a very important book about environmental toxicity. It clears up the confusion about the unknown toxins that we use and are exposed to in our everyday life. This is a book you must have in your library and must refer to it often. He also acknowledges the utmost importance of detoxification programs in the search for optimum health. This is a timely and exhilarating book.”

Stephen T. Sinatra, MD., F.A.C.C., C.N.S.
Cardiologist, Author & Educator
Heartmdinstitute.com

“This book is a major contribution to the practice of integrative medicine and it defines one of the most important and ignored areas of modern clinical practice where body toxicity is a key determinant of our modern disease profile. It is a must read.” Stephen Holt, MD, Physician, Best Selling Author.

Stephen Holt, MD, PhD, DSc, LLD (Hon.) DNM, ChB, FRCP (C), MRCP (UK), FACP, FACG, FACN, FACAM, KSJ, Distinguished Professor of Medicine (Emerite)

“Dr. Martin has brilliantly presented not only the serious factors which threaten mankind’s very existence today but also has given a comprehensive prescription for not only reversing their ill-effects but restoring one’s health to its peak potential! A wonderful treatise!”

Dr. Sharon McCray, MS, DC, DACBN
Palm Harbor, FL

“An enlightening book which illuminates the underlying causes of disease and the negative impact our environment can have on our bodies. Dr. Martin gives us the insight and guidance we need to become healthy in a toxic world. A must read for anyone interested in taking responsibility for their own health.”

Jessica Cudar, DOM, AP
Acupuncture Physician

“Dr, James Martin’s book should be read and digested by everyone interested in preserving their health. This valuable book explains in detail and in understandable language the important link between environmental toxins that are polluting our lives and our health. More importantly, he provides a number of ways to reduce your toxin levels, strengthen your detoxification ability and stimulate repair. This is a very valuable book.”

Russell L. Blaylock, MD, CCN Author Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills
Visiting Professor of Biology Belhaven College

“Dr. Martin has organized one of the best resources for understanding and dealing with environmental toxicity. His book is a must read for patients and healthcare practitioners.

Datis Kharrazian, DC, DHSc, MS, MNeuroSci, FACN, FAACP, DACBN, DABCN, DIBAK, CNS Author of “Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms”

“In 1962 Rachel Carson published the book Silent Spring which alerted Americans to toxins around us and helped launch the environmental movement. Dr. James Martin’s book How Toxic Are You? serves to awaken Americans to the dangers of toxins within us and may very well help to launch an inner environmental health movement. Dr. Martin presents complex scientific ideas in a manner that is easy for the lay reader to understand and which empowers the reader to reestablish health.”

Dr. Harvey Kaltsas, Acupuncture Physician President Emeritus, American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine formerly Chair of the Florida Board of Acupuncture

“Dr. James Martin presents very valuable knowledge about our environment and about our health in a very concise and readable manner. What makes his book unique is that he not only makes you aware of the health risks we exposed to but also how to combat these risks. I highly recommend How Toxic Are You to both healthcare professionals and patients alike.”

Tsu-tsair 0. Chi, NMD, Ph.D.

“Dr. Martin’s work offers real solutions for the prevention and treatment of chronic unexplained illnesses. A must read for patients - and their doctors!”

Joanne S. Noel, DC, NMD
Chapel Hill, NC

“Dr. Martin has made it an integral role of his 30 year professional career to educate others about the body’s natural ability to do battle against the onslaught of noxious and harmful substances that modern society indiscriminately tosses into our environment. Now he has encapsulated his findings in an easy to read and informative book that will certainly open your eyes to just what is waiting for you inside and outside your front door. However, rather than leaving you confused and befuddled Dr. Martin provides suggestions for fighting back - what to avoid, simple products that you can make, and tips to improve your lifestyle – he leaves few stones unturned. This is both an educational and enjoyable read that will certainly return an investment to the health of the reader and their family.”

Mark Scheutzow, MD, PhD, NMD, FAAIM

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Tue 23 Jun 2009

The things we don’t know…

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The things we don’t know…

Car A/C (Air Conditioning) MUST READ! 

 Please do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and turn ON the air-conditioning after a couple of minutes. 

 Here’s why:

 

According to a research, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take time to observe the smell of heated plastic in your car).
 
In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anemia and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer, may also cause miscarriage.

 

Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft.

 

A car parked indoors with windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene.If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level.
People who get into the car, keeping windows closed will inevitably inhale, in quick succession excessive amounts of the toxin.
 
Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver. What’s worse, it is extremely difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.

 

So friends, please open the windows and door of your car - give time for interior to air out - dispel the deadly stuff - before you enter.

 

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Tue 9 Jun 2009

The Facts You Should Know…..

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“The Facts You should know whether you are male or female about Testosterone and Your Health”

And what you can do about it

 

There has been much controversy about testosterone and its benefits and its potential risk. Most information is has been misleading and confusing to say the least. So I will give some what I know to be accurate and useful. First of all testosterone is essential in both men and women. It contributes to the thickness of bones and their calcium content. Testosterone increases retention of both calcium and sodium. It prevents osteoporosis in both men and women. What’s important is the misinformation about increasing calcium consumption as the only answer to osteoporosis. Low testosterone contributes to low body metabolism as well as lower body temperature. So the next time you think you have a weak thyroid because of low metabolism or low body temperature, think again it just might be low testosterone. Low testosterone is also associated with accelerated aging. Testosterone is renotrophic, i.e., it increases the size and weight of the kidneys. Testosterone insufficiency and kidney insufficiency often go hand in hand. It is necessary to promote the movement of amino acids into the cells. Excess dietary protein depresses testosterone and increase the effect of cortisol. Cortisol has been associated with increase belly fat.
 
Testosterone is stimulated by the anterior pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH). Although associated with male sexual development and metabolism, this Hormone is just as essential for females, though in smaller quantities.
In females the hormone is produced mainly in the adrenals. It is a activator of general cell metabolism. A testosterone insufficiency may thus result in sluggish poor elimination of wastes. Dietary vegetable oils depress testosterone levels. The other misunderstanding about testosterone is it has been associated with causing enlarged prostate and also been associated with prostate cancer.
Where the misunderstanding comes in is the lack of explaining that it’s the conversion of testosterone to Estrogen or DHT (bad form of testosterone) that’s the problem. To much aromatase converts testosterone to estrogen and this is what’s harmful and associated with enlarged prostates and prostate cancer.
There are specific herbal formals that are beneficial in decreasing aromatase and preventing the conversion to estrogen.
Symptoms of Testosterone insufficiency are the following:

1. Fatigue

2. Decreased body temperature

3. Decreased blood pressure

4. Frequent urination

5. Anemia

6. Decreased libido

7. Poor retention of calcium, sodium, chloride, potassium and phosphorous

8. Cold, and sweaty hands

9. Weight gain

Correction of testosterone insufficiency is made by giving attention to one or more of the following nutritional imbalances: electrolyte insufficiency, anaerobic imbalance, glucogenic/ketogenic imbalance or parasympathetic imbalance.

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Tue 9 Jun 2009

59 Ingredients in a Fast-Food Strawberry Milkshake!

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HEALTH ALERT　

by Dr. James H. Martin

 

When we will stop and say enough is enough?

Notice the thousands of processed foods on the shelves of your grocery stores. Often the number of chemical ingredients exceeds the number of ingredients you’ll recognize as actual food substances.

What ARE these fake flavors and colors, anyway?

Are these fake foods with chemical flavorings helping create sickness? We think so. How much do they add to the body’s toxic burden? More and more people suffer from ‘brain fog’, anxiety, headaches, degenerative disease, diabetes, allergies, digestive problems, immune dysfunction and more. Isn’t it time we take a cold hard look at the body pollution we’re making happen?

When you read the article below, you’ll notice one of the chemicals in artificial strawberry flavor is ‘amyl acetate.’ This particular chemical is a solvent for lacquers and paints, with a ’strong banana-like odor’.

Another commonly used toxic chemical is “E129,” also known as “Allura Red.” Allura Red is a red synthetic azo dye that’s “not recommended for consumption by children,” by the United Kingdom Official Food Guide. It’s also been connected with cancer in mice.

Shouldn’t this be illegal in the USA?

Some countries take good health far more seriously than we do in the United States…..for instance, Allura Red Dye was banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. Why is it still legal in the United States? We believe it’s because corporate profit is put ahead of protecting your health. And guess what? Until we take a collective stand, by refusing to purchase toxic products, they’ll continue to be sold. The food chemists will invent more and more (perhaps even more dangerous) chemicals with which to ‘flavor’ and ‘color’ our food and beverages. It’s a matter of supply and demand; simple economics. When we stop buying fake foods; production will diminish.

 

What can we DO about all the ‘fake foods’?

　

We hope you’ll “Just Say No” to dangerous food chemicals at all possible opportunities. Read product labels. Shop smart. Learn and research ingredients. Care about what you put into your body. Together we CAN make a difference….a difference that may help keep you healthy for many years to come!

The 59 ingredients in a fast-food strawberry milkshake

During the past two decades the flavor industry’s role in food production has become so influential that many children now like man-made flavors more than the real thing. As marketing to children has become more and more important to processed food companies and fast food chains, flavourists have increased their efforts to discover what children like. The flavor companies constantly run “taste tests” for kids - focus groups in which new products are piloted.

Fresh fruit and vegetables often have complicated, unpredictable flavors that combine bitterness with sweetness. When flavourists create additives for adult foods, they try to imitate nature as closely as possible. When flavourists create additives for kids’ foods, they usually get rid of the bitterness and increase the sweetness. Children’s flavors are often twice as sweet as those made for adults.

“Children’s expectation of a strawberry is completely different,” says one flavourist. “They want something that is strong and that has something like bubblegum notes.”

The phrase “artificial strawberry flavor” offers little hint of the scientific wizardry that can make a highly processed food taste like a strawberry. For example, if you wanted to make a strawberry milkshake at home, here’s all you’d need: ice, cream, strawberries, sugar and a touch of vanilla.

Now take a look at the ingredients you might find in a fast-food strawberry milkshake: milkfat and nonfat milk, sugar, sweet whey, high-fructose corn syrup, guar gum, monoglycerides and diglycerides, cellulose gum, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, citric acid, E129 and artificial strawberry flavor.

And what does that “artificial strawberry flavor” contain?

Just these few yummy chemicals: amyl acetate, amyl butyrate, amyl valerate, anethol, anisyl formate, benzyl acetate, benzyl isobutyrate, butyric acid, cinnamyl isobutyrate, cinnamyl valerate, cognac essential oil, diacetyl, dipropyl ketone, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl heptylate, ethyl lactate, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, ethyl nitrate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, heliotropin, hydroxyphrenyl- 2-butanone (10% solution in alcohol), ionone, isobutyl anthranilate, isobutyl butyrate, lemon essential oil, maltol, 4-methylacetophenone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl cinnamate, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl naphthyl ketone, methyl salicylate, mint essential oil, neroli essential oil, nerolin, neryl isobutyrate, orris butter, phenethyl alcohol, rose, rum ether, undecalactone, vanillin and solvent.

Source: The Guardian 4-24-06

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Mon 18 May 2009

One In Five Rooms Is ‘Highly Contaminated’ With Hidden Mold

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One In Five Rooms Is ‘Highly Contaminated’ With Hidden Mold

 

ScienceDaily (May 1, 2008) - Surely your bathroom is fungus-free once you’ve wiped the mould off the tiles? Not according to a study by French scientists in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Journal of Environmental Monitoring. They report that almost one in five rooms studied with no visible mould was in fact “highly contaminated” by fungus which could aggravate conditions such as asthma.

The study also found that bedrooms and living rooms were no less contaminated than bathrooms and kitchens - “hidden” fungus was not only airborne but found in carpets and soft furnishings, and behind wallpaper, and was often colorless and odorless.

When assessing a building’s level of contamination, many authorities rely on trained investigators to see or smell the fungus - Sandrine Roussel, lead author of the article, and collaborators say this is not enough. By completing questionnaires and sampling the air in hundreds of homes in France, they found that what you see is not always what you get.

“Nowadays, no one would agree to live in housing which presents any risks towards lead or carbon monoxide. Tomorrow, moulds and other chemical substances will probably follow,” says Roussel.

Mould in the home is not just unsightly and indicative of poor hygiene standards; it is known to aggravate a range of medical conditions, such as asthma, rhinitis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This study set out to establish if more could be done to identify fungus as exacerbating these complaints.

Surprisingly, the study found that factors commonly held to increase mould contamination had relatively little effect. The age of the building, presence of pets and even outdoor and indoor temperature had little bearing on fungus concentration.

As for airborne fungi, it made little or no difference if the room was regularly used to dry clothes, or contained indoor plants - factors that public health inspectors had previously highlighted as key issues.

The researchers found that significant factors in levels of contamination were structure, such as lack of ventilation or a ground floor apartment, or accidental damage, such as water damage.

Journal reference: Roussel　et al.,　J. Environ. Monit., 2008, DOI: 10.1039/b718909e 

Yes, Mold Spores Live Where YOU Live!

 

Eliminating ALL sources of mold and mildew in your home, vehicle and workplace is nearly impossible. With warmer and more humid weather upon us, many of you will suffer flare-ups in problems caused by (or made worse by) mold.

(Keep reading)

Even though we cannot control every square inch of the space where we live, work, and ride and relax, we CAN control how our body reacts to mold, and the dangerous chemicals that mold makes.How can you protect your body from suffering mold and fungus-related symptoms and problems?

 

The 1st step is to realize that hidden mold, mildew and fungus can be hurting you, even when you don’t see or smell mold.

 

 

In fact, once a room has developed a ‘musty smell’ the mold count has already reached extremely high levels. Sources of ongoing mold growth are numerous….. dirty air conditioning filters, water damage, improper ventilation, and wallpaper are a few the common culprits. The places mold grows are everywhere!

Fight back….Using a method that works WITH your body

 

 

At Nutrition Wellness Center, we use Targeted Nutritional Analysis to detect the frequencies of molds, mildew and fungi that make their home inside your body. When the presence of these dangerous ‘parasitic plants’ is detected, we create an action plan to help you stop the internal overgrowth of these poisons.

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Wed 13 May 2009

2 Super Foods!

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Berries Prevent Wrinkles

(Ivanhoe Newswire) - The newest potion in a woman’s skin care regimen may be found in berries. A new study shows the antioxidant ellagic acid - prevalent in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates - protects the skin from UV damage.

Twelve mice were exposed to increasing ultraviolet radiation three times weekly for eight weeks. Half were given daily 10 microM topical applications of ellagic acid on their skin surface.

The study, conducted at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea, shows mice exposed to the radiation without the antioxidant developed wrinkles and thickening of the skin. The mice that received ellagic acid showed reduced wrinkle formation and inflammatory response due to protection from the degradation of collagen.
Ellagic acid is found in berries as well as other fruits, vegetables and nuts. It protects against UV damage by blocking the production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), enzymes that break down the collagen of damaged skin cells.
SOURCE: Presented at the Experimental Biology meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2009.






Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer
(Ivanhoe Newswire) - People who carry the H. Pylori bacteria in their gut are at higher risk for stomach cancer.

Now a new study suggests an easy way to reduce that risk: eat broccoli sprouts. In a study conducted among 48 men and women from Japan, John Hopkins investigators found those who ate 70 grams of broccoli sprouts per day or a similar amount of alfalfa sprouts. The subjects were retested for H. pylori at four and eight weeks. By the final follow up, the broccoli sprout had done the trick. People who ate the alfalfa sprouts showed no change in the degree of infection.

“Broccoli has recently entered the public awareness as a preventive dietary agent. This study supports the emerging evidence that broccoli sprouts may be able to prevent cancer in humans, not just in lab animals,” study author Jed Fahey, Sc.D., was quoted as saying.

Stomach cancer is currently the second most common cancer worldwide, and the second deadliest form of the disease, so finding ways to prevent the condition could have a major impact on public health.

SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Research, published online April 6, 2009
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Tue 5 May 2009

Got Allergies?

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ALLERGIES:

Secrets the Drug Companies DON’T Want

You to Know

Allergy: an excessive or hypersensitive response of the immune system.

-Encyclopedia of Science

Since so many of you have asked these same or similar questions about allergies, here’s a few insights that have helped guide others to finally end their misery and suffering.

Q1. Are allergies really that big of a problem?

A. 1 in 4 people suffer from allergies, according to The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Affecting more than 50 million Americans, 4.5 billion dollars is spent yearly on allergy treatment. An estimated 3.4 billion in lost work productivity…. And chronic sinusitis affects 37 million Americans. Isn’t it time to take this seriously?

Q2. Other than a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and sinus congestion, how else do allergies affect people?

A. Your body’s response to an ‘invader’ can cause an immune response that may also show up as:

Headaches

Fatigue

Joint or muscle pain

Heart palpitations

Dark circles under eyes

Skin rash

Diarrhea

Stomach / abdominal pain

Dizziness

Disorientation

Depression

Insomnia

Eczema

Mood swings

Q3. Isn’t pollen the main reason for allergies?

A. Although pollen allergies cause suffering for 3.5 million Americans, another 12 million people have food allergies, 10 million suffer with cat allergies, and 2 million people suffer severe reactions to insect bites and stings. Many people also suffer from allergies to molds and household toxins, and toxins in the workplace and in their vehicles.

Q4. I take over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl when I get allergies symptoms. Isn’t that all right?

A. If a life-threatening allergic reaction has occurred, immediate medical attention is necessary. But using drugs like Benadryl for symptom relief for chronic allergies is only ‘band-aiding’ the problem. These drugs are not without side effects, drowsiness being a major complaint. A new study has recently found antihistamines to cause weight gain; because of the way they interfere with an appetite-control enzyme.

Q5. I don’t see any visible mold in my house; but I’ve heard my allergy symptoms could be caused by mold or yeast?

The Hidden Causes That Keep You Suffering

Hidden mold growth hurts many people. It grows on drywall, in books, on papers, in carpet, behind wallpaper, in closets, in air ducts, any damp areas and in many foods. The major source for mold in food is found in nuts, (especially peanuts, peanut butter) seeds, and grains. This includes cereal, bread, crackers, pasta, and corn products. Grain-fed animals can also be sources of moldy food.

Your Allergies May Get Worse Without This

Information

 

Q6. Will a home air-purifier fix my allergies?

A. The problem of allergies is actually one of improper immune response, and often weak adrenal glands, with a state of chronic inflammation, too. While we do help guide you to clean up your home of chemical and airborne irritants, getting your body back on track is crucial for a long-term solution to ending your allergies.

Q7. Is it true the higher the humidity, the worse the mold will be and the more allergy symptoms I’ll have?

A. It has been reported that most mold growth will not occur in humidity levels under 65%. Indoor humidity levels are measured with a hygrometer. For air conditioning filters, choose one with a rating of “MERV 11,” for maximum mold spore filtration. Sometimes a dehumidifier is also necessary to control indoor mold. By handling your body’s response to mold exposure, through our nutritional program, can make you much less vulnerable to mold.

Q8. Can hidden food allergies affect my moods?

A. Absolutely. Hidden food allergies or sensitivities can trigger mood swings, fatigue, depression, anxiety and disorientation. A starting point to eliminate some possible food sensitivities is to request your free copy of the Blood Type Food Guide, from Nutrition Wellness Center.

Q9. What else (besides taking drugs) can I do for my allergies?

A. We highly recommend you have a Targeted Nutritional Analysis from NUTRITION WELLNESS CENTER. Here’s how: Using a sample of your saliva and urine, (and your health history and profile) we access the ’stress level’ of your adrenal glands. From this you learn what roadblocks you may have to overcoming allergies. Once we determine the causes, then we work with you to eliminate them. We provide you with precise selected nutritional products to clean and strengthen your adrenal glands; we address your inflammation, so your suffering begins to stop. An interesting benefit to women is that menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes are often minimized, too, as the adrenals strengthen.

We offer many more ways to speed up the process of stopping allergies and feeling better faster here at NUTRITION WELLNESS CENTER…..but in this HEALTH ALERT I wanted to share with you this one huge reality…

You CAN be free from allergies; you do not have to suffer the lifelong misery and embarrassment that you’ve been through for too long.

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Sun 3 May 2009

SUNLIGHT & YOUR SKIN

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SUNLIGHT & YOUR SKIN

An Old Friend with a “Bright” Idea

The Myths We Believed

 

You may have heard me speak of a colleague of mine, the late Dr. John Nash Ott, a published author and pioneer in his field. Dr. Ott was a strong believer in the importance of the full spectrum of the sunlight for optimal health. His lifelong research into how daylight and artificial light affects living organisms fascinated people worldwide. His work prompted other scientists to continue this work

…now we read more and more about the importance of sunlight to activate our body’s production of Vitamin D. (for further information read Health and Light, by Dr. John Ott)I’m honored to have known Dr. Ott; I was both his friend and his physician. I’m proud of the research we did together that was recognized and published in an international scientific journal.

 

Toxic Goop at the Grocery Store?

The reason I happened to think of my old friend Dr. Ott, is because of some alarming new research I just read

…….I’ll tell you about it in a moment. Sitting here at my desk, I’m thinking about a trip I made to the grocery store yesterday. As I’m walking through the aisles of personal care products, I see rows and rows of brightly packaged boxes of chemical lotions, potions, and over-the-counter drugs for tons of ailments. These labels collectively claim you’ll live better if you’lljust use these chemicals to cover-up your symptoms. And now with warmer weather coming, the store aisles in southern climates display various brands and ’strengths’ of sunscreens

 

…..and of course, a sunburn is not a good thing;but we have to question the wisdom in slathering on toxic liquid chemicals to (supposedly) protect us from the sun’s ‘damaging rays’. If Dr. John Ott were alive today to see the gallons of ‘chemical goop’ being applied to the bare skin of babies, children and adults.

 

….he’d be shocked! And he’d try to convince younot to be fooled by the propaganda telling you to block the sun’s healing light with dangerous chemicals.

 

The Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

The latest research about the popular sunscreens by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) clarifies the facts:

“In a 2008 investigation of nearly 1000 name-brand sunscreens, the EWG found that many are not safe and not effective. More precisely, four out of every five contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don’t adequately protect people from UVA radiation.

The EWG’s investigation determined that some of the worst offenders to be leading brands such as COPPERTONE, BANANA BOAT, and NEUTROGENA. 

These three (along with nearly 600 others) contain an ingredient called OXYBENZONE, a penetration enhancer, or chemical that helps other chemicals penetrate the skin. OXYBENZONE has been linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and cell damage by the (CDC) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

Hey! Wait a second

……Isn’t “cell damage” what you’re trying to prevent when using a sunscreen? And now the scientific community AND the government’s leading medical authority warn us of the dangers of sunscreens?!? Are you angry yet? You should be! And there’s more…

……Isn’t “cell damage” what you’re trying to prevent when using a sunscreen? And now the scientific community AND the government’s leading medical authority warn us of the dangers of sunscreens?!? Are you angry yet? You should be! And there’s more

 

…. research done by Dr. Frank Garland, PhD, of the University of California, San Diego states:

“While sunscreens do protect against sunburn, there is NO SCIENTIFIC PROOF that they protect against melanoma or basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) in humans.”

 

Source: Super Natural Home, by Beth Greer

When Choosing a Sunscreen

 

Avoid These Chemicals:

Oxybenzone and dixoybenzone (or 4 MBC)

Parabens

Cinnamates (octyl methoxycinnamate and cinoxate)

Digalloyl trioleate

Menthyl anthranilate

Salicylates

Avobenzone (butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane, parsol 1789):

Some safer sunscreens

Aveeno Baby

Badger

Burt’s Bees Chemical Free Sunscreen

California Baby

Kabana Green Screen

Lavera

Soleo Organics

Sun Science Sport Formula

 

We knew you’d want to know about skin poisons, and that you do not want to be fooled by misleading advertising and attractive packaging.

Please share this information with others who may already be using dangerous sunscreens—they’ll appreciate this new information.

Now consider the years you may have used chemical ‘goop’ on your skin

… (Like most of unknowingly did) Where did those chemical ingredients go? Some of the ‘toxic goop” washed off—but much of it went into your cells, settling in your liver, kidneys, brain and throughout your body….leaving a path of pollution inside you. I realize it’s hard to think of Johnson’s Baby Oil or Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion as ‘toxic goop,’ but guess what? They both contain by-products of petroleum refining

…..which means it’s like putting scented gasoline on your skin! What a smooth move by petroleum companies to profit from their toxic waste materials…..leading us to believe these products will ‘protect’ us from us from dry skin and diaper rash!

‘Goop Removal’ Goes High Tech

You don’t have to sit there feeling guilty for all the years you used these popular brands of ‘chemical soup’ on yourself and your family. The smarter action now is to get these chemicals out of your body. How will you do that?

Talk to us about your health—we listen, because we care. We have the answers you need to start feeling better faster. Take back control of your health, make feeling good again your priority now. Call us to find out how you can get ahead of your health challenges and get past nagging symptoms.

 

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It’s this lifelong build-up of ‘toxic goop’ that sets the stage for disease.

 

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Sat 2 May 2009

Pomegranate Juice Benefits Prostate Cancer Survivors

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Pomegranate Juice Benefits Prostate Cancer Survivors

(Ivanhoe Newswire) — Pomegranate juice, a drink that’s been touted as a super-food capable of doing everything from preventing heart disease to lowering cholesterol, may also offer a huge benefit to a new group of patients — prostate cancer survivors.

The juice may slow the progression of post-treatment prostate cancer recurrence, according to a new long-term study.

Nearly 50 men who had undergone treatment for localized prostate cancer were followed for six years. The participants had a rising PSA after surgery or radiotherapy, a PSA greater than 0.2 ng/ml and less than five ng/ml and a Gleason score of seven or less.　They were advised to drink eight ounces of pomegranate juice a day.

The men who remained in the study experienced a significant increase in PSA doubling time following treatment, from a mean of 15.4 months to 60 months, researchers said.

“This study suggests that pomegranate juice may effectively slow the progression of prostate cancer after unsuccessful treatment,” Christopher Amling, M.D., a spokesman for the American Urological Association was quoted as saying.

He said this and future studies may prove that pomegranate juice prevents prostate cancer, too, but additional research is still needed to determine why some patients seem to respond better to the juice than others.

SOURCE: Study presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association

 

 

 

From Dr. Martin’s Desk:

Nutritional support after surgery or radiation therapy is a prime part of the re-building process. In addition to pomegranate juice, there are specific nutritional supplements that can help repair cell damage and boost the body’s immune response. Since cancer cannot grow in healthy tissue, creating the healthiest possible body is crucial to avoiding a grim diagnosis at a future date.

We applaud the American Urological Association for looking to substances other than drugs and surgery to help fight cancer. When more medical researchers put the emphasis on preventing cancer, we believe huge strides ahead will be made in the ‘war on cancer.’

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Thu 30 Apr 2009

Four Steps to Optimal Nutrition

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Four Steps to Optimal Nutrition

by James H. Martin, ND, DACBN, FAAIM

I know you’ve heard it said a million times, that old adage, “you are what you eat.” And sadly, for the average American, what we’ve become is nutrient deficient, chemical laden, and fat. As a result - no surprises here - obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and a whole slew of other health challenges are rising at an alarming rate. So how do we get on the path to optimal health? By making a commitment to healthy eating, proper nutrition, and toxin reduction.

A healthy diet contains fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, along with a reasonable source of protein. In addition, the diet should be low in fat and refined sugars to support a strong immune system.

The first step in designing a healthy lifestyle and diet requires the elimination of prepackaged, over-processed convenience foods. These foods have been stripped of their nutrition - as much as 85 percent of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are removed from ready-to-eat meals and snacks. What’s more, they are packed full of chemical preservatives, flavor enhancers, and artificial dyes.

Instead, choose organic fresh foods, whole foods, live foods. The closer food is to its original, unadulterated state, the higher the nutritional content. New research is now showing what many of us have known for years - organic products, ounce for ounce, deliver more and better nutrition than their “conventional” counterparts.

As important as what you’re getting from organic foods is what you are not getting - chemical pesticides and fertilizers, artificial dyes and preservatives, animal growth hormones, and antibiotics. Testing reveals that conventional fruits and vegetables routinely carry residues from three to five different chemical pesticides and fertilizers. While chemical manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) try to assure the masses that each chemical is present in ’safe” levels, no effort has been made to evaluate the effects of consuming the chemical cocktails that end up on and in our food by the time it reaches the marketplace.

Step two: Augment your healthy eating with supplements. Let’s face it; despite our best efforts, we may not get all the nutrients our bodies need through diet alone. Most Americans struggle to eat all the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Supplements not only add what nutritionally may be missing from our diets; they also can aid in digestion and absorption of the nutrients we consume.

Many magazines and websites are filled with one-pill-fits-all supplement solutions, but for optimal results, a customized regimen is best. A qualified professional trained to take many important factors into account, including normal diet, stress factors, age, weight, activity and anxiety levels, exposure to toxins, and overall health will best determine your nutritional supplement needs. Since all of these factors can change, it is important to routinely reevaluate your needs and make any necessary adjustments.

Step three: Minimize your body’s toxic burden. In our post-industrialized world, society as a whole seems to have embraced the “better living through chemistry” mentality. At home, work, and play, we are surrounded by a host of chemicals that we use with reckless abandon. Americans spend over $1 billion each year on chemical cleaners. Billions more are spent on indoor and outdoor pesticides. Now add in chemical air fresheners, perfumes, makeup, and other personal hygiene products, and you begin to see just how pervasive this problem has become. The chemicals in these products are not only polluting our bodies; they are polluting our environment. Fortunately, the selection of non-chemical or green alternatives is growing, and many are now available through mainstream retailers.

Yet, despite our best efforts to keep steer clear of toxins, exposures are a sad, unavoidable fact of modern life. Heavy metals, industrial chemicals - even banned substances like DDT - are ever-present in our air, water, soil, and food supplies. These toxins can accumulate in our bodies and impact our mental and physical health and well-being. Relieving the body of any toxic burden allows our cells, tissues, and organs to heal and return to a natural state of optimal health.

For a fourth and final step, I encourage everyone to “think global and buy local.” Local foods, especially fruits and vegetables, not only taste better; they have higher quality nutrients. Local and organic foods do more than help provide a healthier diet; they also contribute to a healthier environment. Organic farming reduces toxic runoff from pollutants that could contaminate our water, soil, and air. Buying local products reduces the amount of fossil fuels used in transport. This translates into reduced resource consumption and reduced air pollution. Also with less travel, products have a lower risk of contamination, spoilage, and other forms of waste.

The local farmer’s market provides a great alternative to conventional grocery stores. A number of participating local farms are certified organic. There also are many local foods that are raised “naturally.” This can mean that the farmer is using organic methods but has not yet been certified and therefore cannot, under US. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines use the term “organic” to describe their products. At a farmer’s market, you can ask about farming methods and make informed choices that support your health and the health of our planet.

Dr. James H. Martin, director of the Nutrition Wellness Center here in Sarasota, is a Diplomat of Clinical Nutrition and Naturopath with over 32 years of professional experience. Dr. Martin is the current and founding director of the Natural Health Association, a national membership dedicated to increasing awareness of environmental toxins and promoting optimal health through natural healing and the adoption of environmentally sound lifestyle choices. For more information, call 941-371-1991.

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