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Worst Food Additives: Causes Dangers Of Heart Disease And Cancer
Many foods could be sabotaging your plan for healthy eating
Chemicals create mutations through chromosome damage, interfere with immune system function, and have been shown to cause a multitude of serious health conditions. Even if all of the food additives used in our foods were safe individually, rarely does any processed / convenience food have only one additive in it. And nobody knows the effects of the many different additives when they are assembled together in a single product. There are literally thousands of various and potentially dangerous combinations.
Have you noticed that the product labels on many foods today seem to be an undecipherable code of scientific mystery words? That’s because more and more manufacturers are opting to use dangerous preservatives, sprays, and chemicals to increase the shelf life of their products and to enhance taste, texture and visual appeal; all at the cost of our nutritional needs.
Many natural ingredients in processed foods are being replaced with their “chemical taste-alikes” to cut costs. So, not only are we bombarded with the toxic chemicals that are in our carpeting, upholstery, cleaning products, etc., we now have to deal with them in the foods we ingest.
Worst Food Additives
Here is a list of some of the worst food additives. Check food labels to make
sure that what you buy does not contain these ingredients.
BHT, legal in the U.S. but banned in England, is associated with liver and kidney damage, behavioral problems, infertility, weakened immune system, birth defects and cancer.
Artificial coloring - contribute to hyperactivity in children; may contribute to learning and visual disorders, nerve damage; may be carcinogenic.
Aspartame and all artificial sweeteners - may cause central nervous system damage, menstrual difficulties, may affect brain and growth development in unborn fetus. Dangerous excitotoxins. Artificial sweeteners: aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), sucralose (Splenda), neotame, saccharin (Sweet ‘N Low), acesulfame-k )Sunette, Sweet-n-Safe, Sweet One)
Brominated vegetable oil - linked to major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems; considered unsafe by the FDA, can still lawfully be used unless further action is taken by the FDA . (used in fruit juices to give them a long shelf life)
Carrageenan - stabilizer and thickening agent; linked to toxic hazards, including ulcers and cancer; In addition to suppressing immune function, carrageenan causes intestinal ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease in animals and some research indicates that carrageenan is associated with causing cancer in humans. (This is what researchers use when they want to create cancer cells for laboratory experiments)
Partially Hydrogenated vegetable oils - associated with heart disease, breast and colon cancer, atherosclerosis, elevated cholesterol, depressed immune system, allergies.
Nitrates - form powerful cancer-causing agents in stomach; can cause death; considered dangerous by FDA but not banned because they prevent botulism.
MSG - may cause headaches, itching, nausea, nervous system and reproductive disorders, high blood pressure; pregnant, lactating mothers, infants, small children should avoid MSG; allergic reactions common; may be hidden in infant formula, low fat milk, candy, chewing gum, drinks, over-the-counter medications.(MSG - A dangerous excitotoxin)
Neotame - similar to aspartame, but potentially more toxic; awaiting approval. A dangerous excitotoxin.
Olestra - causes gastrointestinal irritation, reduces carotenoids and fat soluble vitamins in the body.
Potassium bromate - can cause nervous system, kidney disorders, gastrointestinal upset; may be carcinogenic.
Saccharin - delisted as a carcinogen in 1997, however, studies still show that saccharin causes cancer. A dangerous excitotoxin
Sucralose (Splenda)
Tests reveal it can cause up to 40% shrinkage of the thymus gland. It also causes swelling of the kidneys and liver, and liver calcification. Splenda has basically been chlorinated. 3 hydroxyl groups (atoms composed of hydrogen and oxygen) are selectively removed and replaced with 3 atoms of chlorine. The sugar molecule has now been transformed into a chlorocarbon—a chemical agent that has no place in the human diet.
Sulfites - destroys vitamin B1; small amounts may cause asthma, anaphylactic shock; dangerous for asthma, allergy sufferers; has caused deaths; banned on fresh fruits and vegetables, except potatoes.
Sweet 'N Low - contains saccharin. A dangerous excitotoxin.
If the list of ingredients on a package label is long, there are probably a lot of chemical additives in the product, and you're risking your health by eating it.
Children
In children, the organs responsible for detoxifying, or removing harmful substances, are not as effective as those of adults. Unfortunately in many families, children tend to consume more heavily processed foods than adults, (in various snack foods, cookies, cereals, chips, boxed convenience lunches) so these additives have a disproportionately higher impact on them. A parent’s job of providing nutritious foods is made even harder because of the wide array of brightly packaged, tasty, quick and easy foods that are intensely marketed and widely available. Prepared foods and mixes offer convenience, but remember with convenience comes the use of at least some of the 3000 various food additives.
Read Ingredient Labels
Start reading labels, and chose products that are labeled "preservative-free." Scrutinize convenience, or pre-packaged products that claim "no added preservatives." They may nevertheless contain ingredients that were already preserved prior to inclusion in the final product. For example, almost all lard, used in baked goods, is treated with BHA or BHT.
Eating healthy may require some lifestyle adjustments. You’ll probably have to shop more often because all-natural foods will spoil sooner. Most foods are not meant to last months and months. Many people erroneously consider it completely normal to keep their pantry shelves and freezers full of a wide array of ready to eat food choices. Just because you’ve always done it this way doesn’t make it the best choice for your family. Fresh food is plentiful in America—do you really need to re-create an unhealthy, mini grocery store in your kitchen for the sake of convenience?
Eliminate Toxins From Your Foods
You can eliminate many of these toxins from your life by changing how you have choose to manage your meals. Make the time to start cooking foods from scratch. Eat raw fruits and veggies instead of processed snack foods. DON’T BUY CONVENIENCE “SIDE-DISH” MIXES! If you want a delicious rice dish—cook rice (preferably brown rice) in some broth and flavor it with seasonings! Most people don’t believe that it can actually be less expensive to eat more natural, but it’s true. Try it. Get back to eating the natural foods our bodies were intended to eat.
Cravings:
High doses of sugar, salt, and trans fat, which are cheap fillers in convenience foods, cause cravings because they disrupt the brain’s natural chemical balance. The more processed foods you eat, the more you crave them...and the vicious cycle continues. Natural hunger becomes distorted when the body’s chemical balance is upset. Supplying the necessary substances required for chemical balance is the key to overcoming unhealthy cravings. Adding supplements to your diet can be very effective in both removing toxins as well as helping to restore chemical balances.
It’s absolutely imperative that you try to limit processed and pre-packaged foods, because unless you’re eating organic, you may still be exposed to dangerous toxins on the foods you probably consider to be the most healthy! Organic packaged and processed foods have little or no added synthetic colors or preservatives, and of course, organic fruits and vegetables are always your best choice.
Non-organic produce is sometimes exposed to various forms of detrimental processes. For example, sulfur is used to keep dried fruit fresh, formaldehyde is added to disinfect frozen vegetables, and potatoes are coated with maleic hydrazide to inhibit their natural “sprouting” tendencies. Sodium nitrate, a suspected cause of stomach cancer, is used as a preservative for bacon, sausage, ham, and bologna. Even some bagged lettuce is sprayed to extend it's shelf life. Do you like ice cream? You have carboxymethylcellulose, to thank for that super creamy, smooth texture. It has produced tumors in 80% of rats injected with this chemical “stabilizer”. Not even bottled fruit juices can escape profit driven chemical interference. Brominated oils are added to bottled juice to maintain a look of freshness even after months of storage. Aluminum compounds, which are added to baking powder, aspirin, antacids, beer, and table salt, have been discovered in high concentrations in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients.
It's nearly impossible to eat completely "toxin free", so just do the best you can...
Unfortunately, it’s not realistic to expect to totally eliminate all toxins from the foods we eat...not unless you live apart from normal society and raise all your own food! But you can at least try to minimize them whenever possible. About the only time we can consistently assure healthy choices is by the foods we prepare in our homes.
Restaurant food is typically packed with artificial, processed ingredients. Make the meals you prepare at home the one place you know you are doing the right thing for your family.
How can you counteract the damaging effects of preservatives, additives and chemicals?
Many nutrients have the ability to counteract the damaging effects of toxic substances, so one of the best defenses for maintaining good health in our “toxin filled” society is by adding supplements to your daily routine.
Fulvic has the power to attach itself to harmful toxins and flush them from the body. In addition, when you supply your body with proper co-factors, like the ones in Super Multi Liquid Vitamins, you will significantly increase the absorption of the nutrients in your food.
Right now your body’s resources are waging a daily battle against preservatives, additives, toxins, and chemicals. Help protect yourself against disease with products and lifestyle choices that support and enhance natural immune system function to its fullest capacity. With some thoughtful changes you can create lasting health, energy, and well-being for your family.
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Cell phone health dangers
BACKGROUND: Cell phones are everywhere. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of the Western world uses cell phones. Some recent estimates show that more than 3 billion people have cell phones worldwide. As the technology becomes cheaper and more accessible, its usage will likely increase among adults and children. While the device is undoubtedly convenient, several new studies show that cell phones may be harmful.
CANCER LINK? A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology found heavy cell phone users were subject to a higher risk of benign and malignant tumors of the salivary gland. Those who used a cell phone heavily on the side of the head where the tumor developed were found to have an increased risk of about 50 percent for developing a tumor of the main salivary gland compared to those who did not use cell phones.
FERTILITY PROBLEMS: A study conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found cell phone use may be linked to infertility problems. Men who used their cell phones for more than four hours per day had the lowest quality of sperm.
SKIN ISSUES: Nickel allergy is common, and people who are allergic to nickel may get a rash on their cheek or ear if they spend a lot of time talking on a cell phone containing nickel. They might also get a rash on their fingers if they send lots of text messages, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. Not all cell phones contain nickel. Recently, researchers at Brown University tested 22 wireless communication devices and found 10 of them contained nickel.
AFFECTING SLEEP: Researchers at Loughborough University in England found that after a 30-minute exposure to cell phone signals in talk mode, people took nearly twice as long to fall asleep as they did when the phone had been off or in standby mode. The scientists believe the effect probably reflects the time it takes the brain to relax after being agitated by the phone's electrical field.
LIMITING USAGE: Experts from the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute suggest limiting cell phone exposure. Some of their tips include not allowing children to use a cell phone, except for emergencies. The developing organs of a fetus or child are the most likely to be sensitive to any possible effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields. They also suggest keeping your cell phone away from your body as much as possible, avoiding using your cell phones in places like on a bus where you can passively expose others to your phone's electromagnetic field and switching sides regularly while communicating on your cell phone to spread out your exposure.
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cell phones
Posted by messenger messenger, messenger - Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 5:27 a.m.
Hearing aid disruption is the least of our problems.
Our government intelligence agencies are using the cell phone network as well as other signal transmitters to experiment on and tap into people brains and nervous systems, disrupting their thinking and/or read their minds REMOTELY. They can turn your life upside down and to date there's not a damn thing most people can do about it. Dennis Kucinich tried to pass a bill in 200,1H.R. 2977 "The Space Preservation Act of 2001" to among other things, (B) Such terms include exotic weapons systems such as--
(i) electronic, psychotronic, or information weapons;
(ii) chemtrails;
(iii) high altitude ultra low frequency weapons systems;
(iv) plasma, electromagnetic, sonic, or ultrasonic weapons, etc...
Don't believe it, google, electron mind control, "Robert Duncan", mind control, HAARP, Nich Begich.
Wake up as many people as possible to this extremely dangerous technology. God or aliens help us.
Cell phones cause hearing aid interference
Posted by Donna Hoaglin, Michigan - Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 1:27 p.m.
I do not own a cell phone, but I am harmed by other people's cell phones. If I get within several feet of someone who is carrying a cell phone, my hearing aid will start buzzing and sounds are so distorted, that I can't understand anything that is said to me. This means that I can not go out in public, because so many people are carrying cell phones that I can not avoid them. This also applies to cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Even cordless digital phones cause hearing aid interference, so I use analog corded phones in my home. I can't even go to a doctors office and understand anything that is said, because of the infernal cell phones that are everywhere. This problem has been known for many years by the FCC, hearing aid and cell phone manufacturers, yet nothing has been done about it, and it looks like nothing ever will. So people who wear hearing aids that are useless around these devices that cause hearing aid interference are SOL. I guess the Americans With Disabilities Act doesn't apply to us. We are on our own, with no help in sight. Prisoners in our own homes. I have talked to other hearing aid users, who have the same problems I do, with other people's cell phones interfering with their aids. Sad state of affairs, to say the least.
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Annatto Coloring Could Replace Deadly Sodium Nitrite Used in Processed Meats
The natural food coloring annatto may function as an effective replacement for the potentially dangerous meat-curing chemical sodium nitrite, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tarbiat Modares University in Iran and published in the journal Food Chemistry.
Nitrites, another name for the salt sodium nitrite, are preservatives customarily used to keep sausages and other cured meat products from going rancid or otherwise spoiling, and are the traditional source of those meats' pink color. A growing body of research implicating nitrites in a variety of health problems from migraines to cancer, however, has spurred research into more natural alternatives. Some processed meats are already on the market bearing labels proclaiming them "no nitrite added" or "nitrite free."
"The objective of this novel study was to assess the partial replacement of nitrite by annatto as a color additive in sausages under industrial conditions," the researchers said.
Annatto is a natural coloring derived from the seed of the tropical American achiote tree.
The researchers made sausages composed of 55 to 70 percent meat and preserved them with a variety of combinations of nitrite and annatto, ranging from 100 percent nitrite to 100 percent annatto and every 20 percent interval in between. They then analyzed the color, flavor, odor and microbial contaminant content of the sausages after two, 10, 20 and 30 days of refrigeration.
The researchers found that the sausages made with 60 percent annatto and 40 percent nitrites had the best combination of flavor, smell, preservation and color, and was not significantly different in any of those measures than the 100 percent nitrite sausage.
Nitrites are suspected carcinogens, and researchers have found a strong connection between frequent consumption of cured or processed meats and colon cancer. Regular consumption of nitrite-cured meat has also been linked to a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a hard-to-reverse condition in which the airways narrow.
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Age-Related Changes in the Brain Slowed With Fitness
Being more physically fit appears to slow down damage to the brain's memory centers in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Kansas Medical Center and presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Chicago.
"This is the first study to get an inside look into specifically where these changes occur in the brain," lead researcher Robyn Honea said. "We're able to locate the changes associated with fitness to the actual memory region, the hippocampus, which is a key area for Alzheimer's-related atrophy."
Researchers conducted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans on 60 adults over the age of 60 who were in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, along with 56 who did not have any form of dementia. All participants also took part in tests of oxygen consumption during a treadmill exercise, as a measure of overall cardiovascular fitness.
Alzheimer's patients who were more physically fit exhibited less of a decrease in the volume of the brain's memory areas, such as the hippocampus, than those who were less fit.
Prior research has suggested that remaining physically active slows the rate of age-related cognitive decline in people without dementia. More recently, scientists have begun to discover that physical activity may have the same effect on patients who have already developed Alzheimer's disease. A previous study found that overall brain volume decreased less in Alzheimer's patients who were more physically fit. That study, however, did not look at specific areas of the brain.
"The message is essentially if you have Alzheimer's disease, it's not too late to become physically fit," said Sam Gandy, chairman of the Alzheimer's Association's Medical and Scientific Advisory Council.
Another study presented at the conference found that dementia patients who participated in a 12-month caregiver-directed home exercise program had a higher quality of life and experienced fewer falls than patients not undergoing an exercise regimen.
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Food labels hide phosphorus content
WASHINGTON: A large number of processed and fast foods hide information about phosphorus additives, which can be dangerous for kidney patients,
according to researchers from MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland.
High blood levels of phosphorus can lead to heart disease, bone disease, and even death among patients with advanced kidney disease. Thus, patients must avoid foods with naturally high levels of phosphorus - such as certain meats, dairy products, whole grains, and nuts.
However, the researchers found that it has become an increasingly common practice by food manufacturers to include phosphorus additives, such as sodium phosphate or pyrophosphate, to processed foods.
The additives are used to enhance flavour and shelf life -particularly in meats, cheeses, baked goods, and beverages - and thus it gets difficult for consumers to know whether or not these additives are present in products.
"Calories, fat, and sodium content are required to be listed on nutrition labels, but phosphorus is not. This makes it impossible for kidney disease patients to know how much phosphorus they are eating. For example, we discovered that while chicken is often on dialysis patients' 'Safe List' of foods to eat, chicken from fast food and sit down restaurants often contains this phosphorus additive," said Catherine Sullivan, M S, R D, lead researcher from the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.
It was found that the researchers could significantly lower phosphorus levels among advanced kidney disease patients after teaching them how to avoid foods containing phosphorus additives.
Then 279 advanced kidney disease patients receiving dialysis treatment were assigned to a control group that received usual care or to an intervention group that was taught to avoid additive-containing foods when purchasing groceries or eating at fast food restaurants.
After three months, phosphorus levels declined two and a half times more in the intervention group than in the control group. However, the researchers found that these additives may even affect people with normal kidney function.
Previous research has found that high phosphorus diets appear to lower bone density and increase fracture risk as well.
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Women who suffer from migraines may be able to reduce the intensity of their pain and their risk of depression by regularly taking part in a simple exercise and relaxation routine, according to a study conducted by researchers from Innsbrook Medical University and published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
Thirty women migraine sufferers were randomly assigned either to stay with their normal migraine treatment or to supplement that treatment with specific routine involving 45 minutes of aerobic exercise and 15 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation two times per week. After six weeks, the women who took part in the exercise and relaxation routine reported significantly less intensity of migraine pain than the women in the regular treatment only group.
Women in the exercise and relaxation group also reported significantly fewer symptoms of depression after six weeks than women in the control group. Overall, however, the level of psychological well-being was found to be the same in both groups.
Previous research has suggested that while exercise appears to have no ability to prevent migraine attacks, it does appear to reduce the intensity of pain experienced -- a conclusion supported by the current study.
The researchers were unable to determine the reason for the exercise and relaxation therapy's effect on migraine pain, but they speculated that the treatment might improve feelings of self-efficacy and thus improve people's ability to cope with pain.
Up to 28 percent of people will suffer from a migraine attack at some point in the course of their lives. In any given year, 6 to 15 percent of adult men and 14 to 35 percent of adult women will suffer from at least one migraine attack.
People who suffer from migraines - especially young adults, women who use hormonal contraception, and women who suffer from migraine with aura - have two to three times the risk of undergoing a stroke as those who do not experience migraines.
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Understanding and Protecting against the Adverse Effects of Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) on our Health and Chikdren’s development
How EMFs Affect Us & What You Can do To Reduce your Exposure
By Liala Epstein Advanced Health Technologies - Canadian Independent Distributor
www.earthCalm.ca
Electromagnetic pollution (EMF) may be the most significant form of pollution human activity has produced in this century!” ~ Dr. Andrew Weil, Leading Health Expert
The amount of electricity in our environment can be overwhelming to think about. Our environment is saturated with invisible EMFs from electrical wiring, appliances, Wi-Fi., computers, appliances, cell phones, hydro and cell phone towers, etc..In a 2008 survey by U.S.A. today, EMF pollution was found to be the #1 environmental concern. This is a valid concern; EMFs affect every aspect of our physical, emotional and mental health and contribute to every disease and disorder. In this article, I will explain how and why electricity in our environment is adversely effecting our health, emotions and mental functioning and what this means when it comes to your child’s health, behaviour, emotional development and ability to learn. I will also explain you how you can become easily empowered so that you and protect and heal yourself. I’m going to share ideas that are easy to apply so you can use to minimize your exposure to environmental electricity. I’m also going to tell you about the most protective and least expensive products available that you can confidently use to protect yourself and family.
Many different terms are used when talking about the electricity that’s in our environment. You’ve probably heard them, electromagnetic field, electromagnetic radiation, magnetic field, electric field, microwave, EMR, ELF and so on. In order to understand what I am presenting here, it’s not important to define these terms or distinguish between the different types of electricity. The important thing is that all chaotic non biological electricity is a threat to our physical, emotional and mental health. I’ve used the term “chaotic” intentionally, because some forms of manmade electricity are used for therapeutic purposes. I’m not going to be talking about therapeutic electricity. I will often be using the term EMF to refer to non biological chaotic electricity; EMF is an abbreviation for electromagnetic field, and is often used to refer to harmful manmade electricity.
Manmade or artificial electricity has been used on the planet for 120 years. Apparently, with the introduction of wireless technology, artificial electricity can now be measured everywhere on earth. Ours is the first generation to be saturated with EMFS. I don’t need to remind you about the pervasiveness, especially in the city of Toronto where we have more than 1,000 cell phone towers dotting our landscape. Our city boasts of having its own Wi-Fi network blanketing the downtown core. The proliferation of electricity in our lives seems to be endless. Merchandisers have started to put microchips in clothing, footwear and other goods and are doing so without our knowledge. These microchips are designed to send encoded electrical messages to data collection agencies that will track consumer habits. Researchers have already micro chipped humans and there is talk of doing so nationwide. In British schools, teachers can already give lessons using Wi-Fi white-boards, and in the near future hand-held Wi-Fi terminals will enable children to ‘interact’ with digital lesson. In the words of the technology’s industry group, the Wi-Fi Alliance: ‘Simply put, Wi-Fi is freedom.’
We cannot avoid EMFs in our environment. We can however effectively safeguard our health and heal our bodies.
Some of you may be wondering whether or not EMF dangers are real. After all, there are researchers and authorities who insist that EMFs are harmless. So, many people believe that the subject of EMF health hazards is controversial and needs more research. The truth is, thousands of scientific research papers are published every year that document the health risks associated with EMFS. These studies have shown that all EMFs, regardless of range or frequency have damaging consequences. Since the 1970’s studies have repeatedly shown a direct correspondence between how close one lives to powerlines and transformer and power stations and the incidence of childhood leukemia and cancer. The largest study involved 29,000 children and looked at data collected over a 30 year period. Incidentally, A 2003 study by Canadian scientist Magda Havas found that 42 of the 60 Canadian cities that were measured, had EMF field intensities at levels greater than the level associated with childhood leukemia. Recently, there have been numerous studies to suggest a direct relationship between brain cancer and cell phone use. Brain cancer tumor risk has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years- particularly among the 20 -29 year olds. You’re probably asking why then, are there educated researchers who are telling us that everyday EMFs are not harmful? The reason is simple. These researchers are looking for a direct cause and effect relationship when none exists. Studies have shown that there appears to be no rhyme or reason to the symptoms. Researchers can take a group of people claiming to be electrically sensitive, expose them to identical frequencies and have reports of many different kinds of symptoms. One person who claims to be sensitive to EMFS will have an adverse reaction to one type of EMF but not to anther, while a 2nd electrically sensitive person will express no reactions at all So, the researchers who are looking for direct cause and effect relationships conclude that symptoms in response to EMF exposure are psychosomatic-an artefact created by the power of suggestion.
A large body of research comes from Sweden where they have officially recognized electromagnetic hypersensitivity or electro sensitivity as a medical condition. This is a condition where someone experiences physical or psychological symptoms that are aggravated by EMFs at levels that most people can tolerate. Most common symptoms include: headaches; tinnitus; fatigue; nausea; stress; poor concentration; sleep disorder; pain; burning sensation; skin conditions; and rashes.
Dr. Ollie Johanssen, a Swedish neuroscientist has declared that based on his research, he expects 50% of the world population will exhibit symptoms of electro hyper sensitivity by the year 2017. This might seem to be an extremely bold claim. Keep in mind, however, that the effects of EMFs are cumulative, making us increasingly more sensitive to EMFS as we get older.
In addition to the symptoms of electro sensitivity, EMF exposure is also linked to many other physical complaints, emotional disorders, and mental conditions.
The question that next arises is, why are EMFs implicated in so much illness and disorder? Very simply, it is because we are electrical beings with internal wiring. Every bodily function depends on electrical activity that takes place within and between cells. Our body’s electrical system works to initiate every action within our body. It balances the activity of every organ.. Our body’s electrical system works to balance the activity of our organs. It represents the very foundation of the healing process. The flow of electricity in the body is as critical to the body’s well being as the flow of blood.
Our bodies conduct electricity that enters it. Studies have shown that when this happens, our electrical processes are disturbed, and cell functioning is disrupted. The electricity in electrical wiring and appliances changes the atomic structure of the cell and breaks the bonds that exist in and between cells. This triggers changes in blood chemistry, induces free radicals, disrupts the cells ability to control PH levels, enzyme activity, cell reproduction, synthesis, functioning and energy transfer. A healthy and permeable cell membrane wall is needed for effective communication and coordination of activity between cells, tissues, organs and nerves. When exposed, to EMFS, the protein in the cell membrane wall is weakened and the cells react as though threatened by an invader. The cell enters into a state of emergency. Besides impaired communication and coordination, the reduced membrane permeability also makes it difficult for nutrients to enter and for toxins to exit. As a consequence, we are not benefitting from nutrients and healing therapies to the extent that we should be, When the cell is in a state of emergency, instead of producing water and carbon dioxide, the cell produces hydrogen peroxide and carbon monoxide. In short, the cell begins to ferment. The state of emergency behaviour is passed on to each subsequent generation of cells.
There is also constant unending tension in the nervous system, that puts our bodies into a state of chronic stress. Most scientists agree that the mechanism whereby EMFs impact the body’s nervous system is explained by the principle of cyclotronic resonance. (The word cyclotronic refers to spinning electrons. According to the principles of Cyclotronic resonance, energy is actually transferred from the electrical wiring in our buildings into the nervous system of people within the building.) Cyclotronic resonance causes the adrenal system to generate cortisol, stress hormones, and also causes ions, also known as electrolytes, (electrical particles) to get kicked out of the cells. Specifically calcium, lithium, sodium, magnesium and potassium are kicked into the blood stream to either collect in joints or be inappropriately eliminated. These ions, or electrolytes govern cell metabolism, calmness, mood and memory and are involved in most of the body’s chemical reactions. Eventually, our immune systems begin to collapse.
Additionally, studies have found that EMF exposure more than doubles the release of mercury vapour from dental fillings, triggers the expression of disease causing genes, damages DNA and interferes with DNA repair. Studies have also shown that cancer cell division is 24 times greater when the cancer cells are exposed to EMFs.
It seems that the pineal gland is the organ most impaired by EMF exposure. This organ produces hormones and neurotransmitter that tune and regulate the hypothalamus, central nervous system and immune system. EMF exposure suppresses the pineal gland activity leading to the reduction of 2 important chemical messengers: melatonin and serotonin. Both are involved in regulating numerous processes and functions, however, serotonin has enormous influence over many brain functions.
Melatonin Regulates/Influences:
sleep onset and quality of sleep; body weight; energy balance; antioxidant activity; sex hormone production; mood; immunity; bone health; and prostrate, breast and uterine health.
Melatonin Deficiency is Associated with:
insomnia; sleep disorders; endometriosis; fibroids; fibrocystic breasts; menstrual disturbances; prostrate cancer; PMS; immune disturbances; cancer; high cholesterol; blood pressure abnormalities; depression; bipolar disorder; Alzheimer’s; autism; epilepsy; sudden infant death; diabetes; anxiety; heart arrhythmia; cataracts; and scoliosis.
Serotonin Regulates/Influences:
appetite control; sleep; memory; learning; mood; behaviour; cardiovascular functioning; muscle contraction; sense of well being; endocrine, renal, immune and gastrointestinal systems.
Serotonin Deficiency is Associated With:
insomnia; memory and learning disorders; mood disorders; eating disorders; depression; obesity; panic attacks; alcoholism; headaches; ADD; aggression; fibromyalgia; PMS; deficits schizophrenia and deficits in executive, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, memory and learning disorders, and impairments in functions that are collectively known as executive functions.
Executive function is a collection of brain processes that are responsible for planning, cognitive flexibility, abstract thinking, learning rules, initiating appropriate action, inhibiting inappropriate action, and selecting relevant sensory information. It is involved in decision making, trouble shooting, impulse control, reasoning, managing time and space, organizing and co-ordinating activities, setting goals, self reflection, self correcting; multi-tasking and mood. Executive functions develop during childhood through to young adulthood. This is when we learn to,
resist distraction by salient stimuli; focus attention on stimuli that are important; be goal oriented; organize and direct activity so that goals are achieved in ways that are appropriate and rule abiding; engage in abstract thinking; make predictions about the future; reason; think from another’s point of view; evaluate ideas; reflect on ones own work, be flexible in thinking so that self correcting is possible; keep track of time; simultaneously attend to more than one task; engage in group dynamics; wait patiently; finish work on time; and seek assistance when needed.
As I mentioned previously, executive functions become impaired when the pineal gland produces less serotonin in response to EMF exposure. Executive functions are also impaired when EMF exposure disrupts the electrical activity within and between brain cells – which are specifically specialized nerve calls called neurons. Executive functioning is also impaired by the constant unending stress caused by EMFS, which in turn puts the body into a fight or flight response. The reason being, that part of this response is to reduce the blood flow to the Frontal lobes/ forebrain, where executive functioning takes place; this means there is less energy available for executive functions. The loss of important electrolytes through the process of cyclautronic resonance also impairs executive functioning. So, there are many ways in which EMF exposure interferes with thought processes, learning, memory, emotional control and behaviour. And the disruption in executive functioning has wide reaching implications during childhood.
There is seldom a single cause for disorders and illness. So, of course, EMFS are not necessarily the cause for these. However, EMFs can be seen to disturb emotional and mental functioning, promote and accelerate illness and interfere will healing, Minimizing exposure to EMFS and obtaining effective EMF protection are essential for healing and prevention.
Based on the research, when you reduce your exposure to EMFs your healing energies flow more freely and the body begins to heal. Your nervous system and acupuncture meridian system are released from constriction. A calmness sets in. The pineal gland increases its production of hormones and important chemicals that control and effect physical, emotional and mental functioning. There is also an increase in overall energy. Cells no longer function as though in a state of emergency. As well there is increased production, uptake and cell retention of important electrolytes such as lithium, potassium, sodium and calcium. These electrolytes or ions are important for every bodily function. Because your body becomes more efficient, you realize greater benefits from nutrition, supplements and healing therapies. In terms of emotional and mental changes, people report improved sense of well being, clarity, concentration, and improved anger management. The benefits that have been reported for children show that there is marked improvement in hyperactive ADHD and asthmatic children. There are reports of increased calmness, attention span and impulse control.
There are many EMF reducing practices. People who are sensitive to EMFs will find these practices especially beneficial. But every one should consider adopting any or all of the following practices, because minimizing your exposure to EMFs is part of maximizing your health.
• Use a wired network instead of a Wi-Fi network
• Use wired speakers and other electronic components instead of wireless
• When considering an alarm system for your home, opt for a wired system instead of a wireless system.
• When using the computer, try not to hold onto the mouse and learn keyboard strokes to replace mouse functions
• Try to locate the computer tower printer and wiring aware from where you sit
• Opt for LCD Flat Screen computer monitors
• Avoid placing a laptop computer on your lap when you are using it
• Store your cell phone in a case or backpack or purse where it will not be right next to your body. When sleeping keep it at least 3 feet away from your bed
• Place your electric alarm clock at least 3 feet away from your bed
• Electric appliances and devices are surrounded by electric fields even when not turned on. So unplug these at night if they are in close proximity to your bed.
• Instead of fluorescent bulbs, use incandescent or full spectrum bulbs
• If you must use a cell phone or cordless phone, use the speakerphone when possible. Don’t use a Bluetooth or earplugs that transmit radiation directly into the ear canal.
• Try to avoid using a cell phone or laptop in a car or bus where the EMFs are intensified
• Stay 2 to 3 feet away from someone who is talking on a cell phone.
• avoid using waterbeds that need electric heaters
• Substitute electric razors and can openers with manual versions
• Find alternatives for electric blankets
• Substitute a heating pad with a hot water bottle
• Washing machines, clothes dryers, and dishwashers have large EMFs, especially when high efficiency. So try to run full loads mostly. If someone is sleeping with the head of the bed on the wall behind these machines, don’t operate the machine when they are sleeping
• The larger the tv screen the stronger and larger the EMF, sit far back and again, don’t operate if someone is sleeping directly behind the tv wall
When using appliances, try to stand 2 to 3 feet back. For instance, when cooking on an electric stove, try to use the back burners more often
Children have relatively more brain fluid and thinner skulls than adults, so they are more susceptible to EMFs than adults. A 1 year old child can absorb almost twice as much radiation per kilo as an adult. Try to teach EMF minimizing practices to your children while they are young so that it becomes part of their lifestyle. Don’t use a cell phone or cordless phone while holding a child. Most baby monitors use digital wireless technology and the EMFs that they produce can be more powerful than living near a cell phone tower. So concerned mothers will want to reconsider using these devices.
Lastly, support groups that want to keep cell phones and Wi-Fi networks out of schools, public buildings and public transportation. Let your local Member of Parliament know that you are opposed to the government’s decision to ban incandescent light bulbs.
Once you’ve made EMF protection a priority, you should select a product that provides the most extensive protection possible so that a single protector will protect you from many forms of EMFs. If possible, it should also be portable. It should also be convenient to use, so that you will be able to use it easily and all the time. And it should be affordable. EarthCalm products meet these criteria. They provide a revolutionary approach to EMF protection, which is a credit to the ingenuity and diligence of the inventor. Jean Gallick. For much of her life Jean suffered from symptoms that are now recognized as electrosensivity. Once she realized that EMFs were contributing to her illness, she applied her scientific training to finding a solution. The answer was to develop a way to empower the body to naturally rid itself of EMFs. And this, is exactly what EarthCalm products do. They empower your body so that your body naturally dissipates EMFS.
This is done by grounding your body to the electromagnetic field of the planet. All living things were naturally grounded in this way before there was manmade electricity. Manmade electricity has severed the connection. Instead of resonating to the planet, our cells are resonating to the electricity in our homes/and workplace.
Many products are now available on the internet that address the importance of grounding the human body to the earth. Grounding in this context has also been called ‘earthing.’ Earthing or grounding is important for human health in two fundamental senses.
1. Grounding allows for the positive flow of energy and information between the human body and the earth.
2. Increased grounding also allows the body to rid itself of the chaotic and unhealthy (biologically meaningless) currents induced by our electrical system.
To explain, our body’s electrical system is Direct current, or DC current. The planet’s electrical system is also DC current. When two DC currents are brought together, a grounding takes place. The grounding blocks out other forms of electricity.
To fully protect yourself from EMFs it is necessary to strengthen your ground to the electromagnetic field of the earth. This field lies between the earth’s crust and the ionosphere and is commonly called the Schumann Resonance. EarthCalm strengthens your connection to the Schumann Resonance. EarthCalm products incorporate scalar resonance technology, to amplify the connection to Schumann Resonance exponentially. By the way, EarthCalm was the first to use this technology in a device. Scalar resonance takes the grounding deeper. Scalar resonance technology amplifies exponentially. So its use in the EarthCalm products results in an exponential amplification of healing and EMF protection The deeper the ground, the more exponential the healing and the more exponential the protection.
EarthCalm products contain 7 carefully constructed and calibrated circuits that are designed to act as antennae. The antenna is tuned to the frequency of the planet’s electromagnetic field. EarthCalm Resonator jewellery allows you to wear the grounding circuits on your body. EarthCalm home protection systems plug-in to the electrical outlet in your home. When the circuits in the home system make contact with the electrical wiring, the wiring in the home becomes a giant antenna bringing the planets frequency to every inhabitant including pets) in the home. The effect is intended to be evenly distributed throughout the home and its range not limited by the size of the structure. A single plug-in product is sufficient for your entire building.
The scalar home protection system incorporates a graduated three step process to minimize any detoxification symptoms that will naturally follow once the body’s healing energies are released. The three step process allows for a comfortable adjustment period that is especially important for people with fibromyalgia and electrosensitivity. The EarthCalm Scalar Home Protection System is the only product on the market that provides strong enough EMF protection to help people with fibromyalgia while still allowing for a gradual change or adaptation period. Our three step system is highly recommended for children, who may be too young to wear the resonator jewlery.
EarthCalm also offers accessory items to enhance protection from cell phones, or other wireless technology.
For those wanting to know, the circuits consist of
an oscillating coil based on George Lahkovsky (who was curing people of cancer in the 1920s) ;
an amplified crystal diode created by the inventor of EarthCalm products ;
several other coils or circuits and crystals developed by the inventor, such as the Diamond Element (see Eco Tec);
and the most incredibly effective and powerful is the scalar ground.
Only EarthCalm provides products that incorporate scalar resonance technology, are maintenance free, work without recharging, cost nothing to operate, naturally enhance the nervous and acupuncture systems, and last forever.
EarthCalm philosophy is simple. Provide the most powerful protection anywhere in keeping with natural laws.
EarthCalm products are offered with a 90 day money back guarantee to afford you the time to monitor the effectiveness yourself. Note and jot down your specific symptoms or general mood now, and then compare after several weeks to determine the effectiveness for yourself.
Visit www.earthcalm.ca to learn more about/purchase EarthCalm products.
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