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Wednesday, 11 April 2018

The 10 worst toxins in vitamins, supplements and health foods!

So what, exactly, is in the vitamins, herbs and superfood supplements that we buy? When these are sold most of us automatically assume they are safe. And while the natural products industry actually does have a good safety record, especially when you contrast it with all of the people killed by Big Pharma every year, it still suffers from a lot of hidden toxins that are used routinely throughout the industry.

Here are the 10 worst toxins, as discovered by Natural News editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger:

Maltodextrin: This is the big one. If any natural product you buy has as one of its ingredients “maltodextrin,” the chances are extremely good that the maltodextrin in your product came from Monsanto’s GM corn.

Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid: Again, nearly all of the “vitamin C” that is sold across America today comes from GMO corn. It is typically called ascorbic acid; sourcing non-GMO vitamin C typically means you have to go outside the U.S.

Hexane-extracted soy and rice proteins: Nearly 100 percent of the “natural” soy products sold in the U.S. are extracted in China using the hexane extraction method; anything from China needs to be double-checked for metals content to make sure it’s clean.

High levels of aluminum in detox products: Natural News helped expose high aluminum levels (over 1200ppm) in a popular detox liquid, causing the main U.S. distributor to issue a “recall” notice and provide over $1 million in refunds to customers.

Lead and arsenic in herbs from China: China is the most polluted nation on the planet (by far), yet many fruits, vegetables and herbs are grown in China and exported to North America for use in natural products.

Inorganic minerals in cheap vitamins: The calcium found in cheap vitamins is often just ground-up seashells, and magnesium is often sold as cheap magnesium oxide which may be completely useless to your body’s cells.

Carrageenan: The Cornucopia Institute recently published a warning about carrageenan in foods. Cornucopia says carrageenan is linked to “gastrointestinal inflammation, including higher rates of colon cancer, in laboratory animals.”

Acrylamides: These are not technically “ingredients” so they don’t have to be listed on food labels, but they are cancer-causing chemicals produced during the cooking of carbohydrates (like snack chips).

Hidden MSG: Hidden MSG is a huge issue across the natural products industry.

Fluoride in green tea: “Green tea is famous for being contaminated with high levels of fluoride. This is frustrating, because green tea is phenomenally good for your health, reports Natural News.

Sources:

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Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Here's how Turmeric can help you lose weight!

TurmeriA compulsory spice in most North Indian kitchens,turmeric is a staple in every Indian household. It is used since ancient times due to the medicinal properties it has. The primary antioxidant present in turmeric is curcumin. Turmeric is said to help one deal with stomach issues, metabolic disorders, obesity and many more proble

Though having huge quantities of turmeric is surely not a way to lose weight, but turmeric is said to reduce the inflammation associated with obesity. Thus, it can give your weight loss plan a boost. Read on to know how turmeric can help one lose weight.

Anti-inflammatory property

Obesity leads to inflammation, which increases your risk of developing chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. Curcumin, which is an antioxidant, suppresses the inflammatory messaging in fat, pancreatic and muscle cells. This can help reduce high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and other metabolic conditions, says a study published in European Journal of Nutrition.

It’s easier for your body to focus on weight loss when it does not have to fight inflammation.

Turmeric is anti-obesity

A 2009 study conducted on mice at the Tufts University, found that curcumin can actually suppress fat tissue growth. But similar research has not been done on humans. So it can't be said with certainty if turmeric has the same effect on humans too.

Turmeric and Weight loss connection

Though turmeric suppresses the fat tissue growth and helps to reduce inflammation, it is no weight loss miracle. One should surely incorporate turmeric in their every meal. However, you also have to make sure you create a calorie deficit if you want to lose weight. The combination of right diet and exercise is what will help you lose weight in a healthy manner.

The number of extra calories you burn should be equal to the number of calories you are having less. So let's say, if you consume 2000 calories in a day and want to burn 250 more calories than what you normally do. In that case, you must also consume 250 calories less than what you normally do. That is, you must consume 1750 (2000-250) calories every day.

Including turmeric in your diet. Add turmeric to your vegetables, milk, smoothies and salads. Turmeric has no side effects until one is allergic to it, which is very rare. When taken as a supplement, it can interfere with certain medications, so do not forget to consult your doctor before you do so. If taken in high doses and for a long time, it can upset your stomach and cause ulcers. Diabetic people should especially take care as it can cause low blood sugar when taken with diabetes medication.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/weight-loss/heres-how-turmeric-can-help-you-lose-weight/articleshow/63628328.cms

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WHY LOW CARB DIETS ARE A SCAM!

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California says coffee causes cancer—so should you give it up?

A California judge has ruled that coffee shops like Starbucks must start displaying warning notices that the drinks can cause cancer—so does that mean you should give up on your favourite morning brew?

Coffee contains acrylamide, a chemical found in many foods that are cooked to very high temperatures, and which some studies have found is a carcinogen, especially if consumed at very high quantities.

Under proposition 65, California state law requires businesses with 10 or more employees to provide reasonable warning about the use of any chemicals that could cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive problems.

Now superior court judge Elihu Berle has ordered Starbucks and other coffee chains to display warnings after they had failed to demonstrate that the risks were "insignificant".

That's surprising, because there is plenty of evidence out there to show just that. One study, by the University of Milan, demonstrated that not only does coffee not cause cancer, it protects against several types, including liver and endometrial cancers, and there was less compelling, but still good, evidence it protects against oral and pharyngeal cancers as well.

At worst, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has stated that coffee is "a possible carcinogenic to humans"—but has said subsequently there's no evidence that it causes bladder cancer, while the World Cancer Research Fund confirmed that some cancers, including liver, were less common in coffee drinkers.

Many were 'lifestyle' studies and failed to factor in other—and accepted—causes of cancer, such as smoking, diet and obesity, pollutants and heavy drinking.

So—should you give up the morning brew? The short answer is no, but don't switch to it from tea if you don't already drink it!

https://www.wddty.com/news/2018/04/california-says-coffee-causes-cancer-so-should-you-give-it-up.html

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Monday, 9 April 2018

The Latest (And Easiest) Ways to Enjoy the Humble Beet!

Let’s be honest. Beets don’t have the superfood status of, say, spinach or kale.

But they’re no slouch in the nutrient department. Each serving (2/3 cup) delivers about 2 grams of fiber, 20 percent of a day’s folate, and a decent dose of potassium and magnesium (5 percent of a day’s worth for each).

To prepare beets yourself, steam them in their skins until they’re tender enough to easily pierce with a paring knife, about 30 minutes. Run under water to cool them enough to handle, then peel.

Or Start With Pre-cooked Beets

In a rush, or not keen on pink hands? Check your grocery store for Love Beets‘ refrigerated pre-cooked seasoned or unseasoned beets.

Our advice: Start with the Mild Vinegar (ingredients: beets and vinegar). One 30-calorie serving (half the container, or 2/3 cup) is enough to perk up any salad…or to snack on straight from the package. Or try the zippy Honey + Ginger (45 calories and about a teaspoon of added sugar). Love Beets even offers Beet Salsaand Honey + Vinegar Golden Beets. Mmm.

Feeling more ambitious? Try their unseasoned Cooked Beets (or Trader Joe’s Baby Beets). Just chop or slice and toss with mixed greens, shredded or grated carrot, and a vinaigrette. Or sprinkle with fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and dill. Or try this recipe.

Beets with Mustard Vinaigrette

Time: 5 minutes

Serves 4.

1 lb. cooked beets
2 tsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. minced shallots
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. chopped salted pistachios

1. Slice the beets and arrange on a plate.

2. Whisk the mustard, vinegar, shallots, and olive oil together and drizzle over the beets.

3. Sprinkle with the pistachios.

Per serving (1/2 cup):

Calories: 140
Total fat: 9 g
Sat fat: 1.5 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fiber: 4 g
Total sugar: 8 g
Added sugar: 0 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 180 mg
https://cspinet.org/tip/latest-and-easiest-ways-enjoy-humble-beet

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Saturday, 7 April 2018

World Health Day: ‘superfoods’ you should eat everyday for optimal weight loss and fitness!

World Health Day: Five ‘superfoods’ you should eat everyday for optimal weight loss and fitness

Blueberries |Photo Credit: Thinkstock

New Delhi: Ensuring that you’re getting the right foods your body needs each day is the best thing you can do for your health. But even if you’re eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins - all of which are essential for maintaining good health - chances are that you're still making mistakes with your food choices without even realising it. While a diet consisting plenty of fruits and veggies has a variety of health benefits, including weight loss, not all fruits and veggies, even the healthy ones, are created equal. This means each fruit and vegetable contains different amounts of nutrients that your body needs to function properly.

Therefore, knowing which foods to eat more and which ones to reduce can be hugely beneficial. This is important because each food gives something different and of great importance to body functioning. The fact is that the majority of foods that many people eat on a regular basis are dense with ingredients that help create problems for health. This World Health Day, which is held on April 7 each year, make health a priority in the form of good food habits for a healthier you. And if you’re concerned about your diet and food habits, we provide a list of superfoods you should include in your daily diet. Adding these five foods to your daily diet will not only promote health but will also help you maintain a healthy weight.

Berries

Berries - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries - are packed with antioxidants, which are vital for a healthy life. Antioxidants are well-known to reverse and prevent heart disease and cancer among many other health benefits. Blueberries, which are considered an antioxidant powerhouse, are also high in vitamin C and fibre.

Apples

You probably have heard the famous adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. This means eating an apple each day can help you stay healthy. Extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fibre, apples help create better health, particularly in the areas of heart health, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and brain health.

Spinach

Spinach, like other dark green leafy vegetables, is a rich source of beta-carotene, a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant that’s been shown to protect against and fight heart disease and cancer. Low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is loaded with nutrients that are good for every part of your body.

Green tea

Considered as the healthiest beverage on the planet, green tea contains a powerhouse of antioxidants. In fact, the antioxidant values in green tea are shown to be higher than those measured in fruits and vegetables. Catechin, an antioxidant in green tea, has been shown to reduce inflammation as well as help prevent cell damage in the body. Other health benefits of green tea include increased metabolism, which is extremely important for weight loss.

http://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/world-health-day-2018-five-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-for-optimal-weight-loss-fitness/214577

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Friday, 6 April 2018

5 Superfoods to reverse hair loss!

We know that being bald is a new and cool fashion statement. But many of you still worry about this. Due to dirt and dust, people are facing a huge hair loss. The hair fall treatments are really very expensive nowadays. And if you want to reverse your hair loss problem, we are here for you.
Here are 5 superfoods that can prevent hair loss and can reverse balding up to an extent.

Eggs and dairy products
It's a known fact that biotin (Vitamin B7) is a hair growth solution for baldness.Also, eggs along with milk, yoghurt, cheese and other dairy products are loaded with biotin as well as other essential nutrients. These nutritions encourage hair growth, such as proteins, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and omega 6 fatty acids.

Oats
Rich in fibre, zinc, omega-6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), oats also contain a high amount of vitamin B. It helps to promote hair growth. Also found in oats is beta glucan that strengthens the hair follicle.

Almonds
Almonds again contain a high amount of biotin content and magnesium. This nutrition help in healthy hair growth. Regular consumption of almonds makes the hair grow thicker, healthier and faster.

Walnuts
Thanks to the presence of omega fatty acids, vitamin B7 that helps prevent hair fall. They also help to strengthen existing hair follicles.

Strawberries
Strawberries contain a lot of silica mineral that is most important for hair growth. Also, strawberries have ellagic acid is which helps protect your hair from hair falling or thinning.

https://english.newstracklive.com/news/hair-loss-problem-sub-fashion-and-beauty-creur--44078-1.html

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Thursday, 5 April 2018

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Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Red Algae - Radiation Protection!

IODINE PROTECTION

The iodine story as related to human health took an interesting turn when Uranium was used to cause nuclear fission: one of the decay products of nuclear explosions is Iodine 131. That means not only nuclear weapons, bombs but also, all of the controlled nuclear events in Nuclear reactor fuel rods. ALL NUCLEAR FACILITIES release radioactive Iodine 131 into the atmosphere. Hundreds of them are licensed to do so. This means that we are all continually and erratically dusted with Iodine 131 every day of every year. As shown by reliable research for over 50 years, nuclear power plant stack gases circle the earth in 3-5 days, continuously dusting us all until all settled. Additionally, there are nuclear disasters, such as Three-mile Island in USA and Chernobyl in Ukraine. The Chernobyl disaster on 26.April 1986 released enormous quantities of Iodine 131 into the atmosphere. Since then, millions of iodine131-induced thyroid disease patients have been reported worldwide starting shortly after the event and continuing today. Relatively rare 20 years ago and unknown prior to 1945, thyroid cancer is now the number one cancer in children in the USA. Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest increasing cancers in both adult men and women.

Iodine 131 is hazardous because our bodies will happily take it in if we need iodine. Since prior to the human atomic age there was no iodine 131, we have no defence against it if we need iodine, and no way to selectively excrete it. IF we have sufficient iodine in our bodies, Iodine 127, the only natural iodine isotope, our bodies will not take in the heavier iodine 131. How the weighing is done is an interesting question to be considered elsewhere. The critical information is: if we continually take in 150 micrograms of iodine 127 daily, we will most likely be protected from iodine-deficiency “iodine aggressive uptake”. We can do this by eating 5-10 grams of seaweeds daily. If we are worried about iodine 131 which reasonably might be expected in the seaweed, we can let the seaweed iodine 131 if any, decay for 8 weeks. How do we know and expect this seaweed iodine to be protective against iodine 131 fallout and decay? The Polish example. Within hours after the onset of the Chernobyl disaster, Polish authorities acted to get iodine solutions, potassium and sodium iodide tablets, even seaweed tablets and capsules into as many of their citizens as possible to protect them from the nearby huge amounts of iodine 131 coming their way. Over the intervening 20 years, the Polish people treated with iodine 127 have almost 1000 timeless thyroid disease than neighbouring countries even further than Poland from the Chernobyl disaster site.

Unfortunately, ALL Nuclear Power Plants are nuclear disasters waiting to happen. Not because of evil intent (we hope) but because of mechanical and materials deterioration and human error. Hundreds more nuclear power plants are planned, especially by developing countries anxious to reduce their energy dependencies on fossil fuels. Of course, that will mean increasingly huge amounts of radioactive iodine 131 into the atmosphere and huge quantities of nuclear waste begging for safe disposal. Simpler, of course, would be to boil water with solar mirrors. All nuclear power plants so far are just fancy water boilers. Strange.

Eat your seaweeds.

Iodine passes readily through the epidermis, and alveolar cell walls into the body in addition to intestinal absorption. This means that any iodine 13l we breathe or get on our skins is likely to be absorbed if we are the least bit iodine 127 deficient.

How is iodine 131 hazardous? It radioactively decays with a half-life of about 8 days. This means in 8 weeks, there is probably not much left in a particular sample, and not enough to cause radiation damage. Iodine 131 decays with the release of a high energy Beta particle, which crashes ionizing through adjacent tissues, and ionizing high energy gamma radiation. There is no safe exposure to radioactive-decay sourced ionizing radiation (Shannon, 1995)

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WIFI - A SILENT KILLER THAT KILLS US SLOWLY!

Almost everyone had Wi-Fi in the house due to its convenience. However, there have been some safety concerns and the conclusion it that Wi-Fi can be detrimental to the overall health, especially in children. So, Wi-Fi has a negative effect on various things, from brain health to sleep quality.

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Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Opioid epidemic fuelled by doctors who 'forget' they've written a prescription!

The opioid epidemic—which has turned millions of people into addicts—has been fuelled by doctors who have forgotten just how many prescriptions they have written out to patients, a new survey has revealed.

Around 65 percent of doctors working in hospital emergency units are under-estimating the number of prescriptions they are writing for the highly-addictive painkiller.

Emergency unit doctors write up to 10 percent of all opioid prescriptions, and researchers think a similar under-estimation could be seen by other doctors as well.

During the year-long survey, the 109 participating doctors dealt with 119,428 patients and wrote 75,203 prescriptions, 20 percent—or 15,124—of which were for an opioid painkiller. But 65 percent of the doctors thought they had written far fewer opioid prescriptions than they did, researchers from the University of Colorado discovered.

After they discovered they had under-estimated, many of the doctors started writing fewer opioid prescriptions, the researchers noted.

Lead researcher Sean Michael said the problem extended far beyond the emergency wards and probably included all doctors. "Most believe they are doing the right thing, but we need to directly address this thinking to be sure they are not part of the problem," he said.

Opioids are a family of painkillers—including codeine, Oxycontin (oxycodone) and morphine—that trigger pleasure receptors in the brain. As a result, people can easily become addicted, needing more powerful drugs as the body begins to tolerate them. In the US alone, 42,000 people died from opioid addiction, and another 2.1 million became addicts, in 2016.

https://www.wddty.com/news/2018/04/opioid-epidemic-fuelled-by-doctors-who-forget-theyve-written-a-prescription.html?

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