Milk: The Deadly Poison

by Stuart Wilde - January 21, 2013 - Health / Diet, Social Issues

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American milk is banned in Europe and has been for some time. The reason for the ban, is the use of Bovine Growth Hormone in cows. BGH is a natural hormone that cows produce, and back in the early 90s Monsanto created their own version of it, which Americans now inject into cows in order to increase their milk production.The modern milk cow is already pushed to exhaustion, and attempting to increase milk production is inhumane.

BGH hurts the cows, they suffer from lameness, sterility, anemia and they get puss in their teats, which winds up in the milk and it also gives them bone cancer. BGH can be deadly to humans as it is linked to a long list of health conditions including:

• Cancers - prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women
• Diabetes
• Crohn’s
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Allergies
• Digestive problems
• Asthma
• Osteoporosis
• Calcium Deficiency

In a very amusing little book called, “50 Things You Are Not Supposed to Know”, I read of a secret that has been kept from consumers for years. Cows suffer from a type of leukemia known as BLV. Eighty-nine percent of all herds in America have BLV and it is especially bad in the Southeast region where 99% of herds have the tumor-causing bug.

In theory the virus is killed when the milk is pasteurized and in fact, no one knows if that is true or not. Several medical studies have found a correlation between higher milk/beef consumption and leukemia or lymphoma.

Latte, cappuccino, anyone? Might not be a such good idea, go for an espresso, much safer for now and supplement your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables rich in calcium instead.
Stuart Wilde www.stuartwilde.com.
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Milk: The Deadly Poison

by Stuart Wilde - January 21, 2013 - Health / Diet, Social Issues

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American milk is banned in Europe and has been for some time. The reason for the ban, is the use of Bovine Growth Hormone in cows. BGH is a natural hormone that cows produce, and back in the early 90s Monsanto created their own version of it, which Americans now inject into cows in order to increase their milk production.The modern milk cow is already pushed to exhaustion, and attempting to increase milk production is inhumane.

BGH hurts the cows, they suffer from lameness, sterility, anemia and they get puss in their teats, which winds up in the milk and it also gives them bone cancer. BGH can be deadly to humans as it is linked to a long list of health conditions including:

• Cancers - prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women
• Diabetes
• Crohn’s
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Allergies
• Digestive problems
• Asthma
• Osteoporosis
• Calcium Deficiency

In a very amusing little book called, “50 Things You Are Not Supposed to Know”, I read of a secret that has been kept from consumers for years. Cows suffer from a type of leukemia known as BLV. Eighty-nine percent of all herds in America have BLV and it is especially bad in the Southeast region where 99% of herds have the tumor-causing bug.

In theory the virus is killed when the milk is pasteurized and in fact, no one knows if that is true or not. Several medical studies have found a correlation between higher milk/beef consumption and leukemia or lymphoma.

Latte, cappuccino, anyone? Might not be a such good idea, go for an espresso, much safer for now and supplement your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables rich in calcium instead.
Stuart Wilde www.stuartwilde.com.
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Top 5 Cancer Causes Hiding in Your Home

Believe it or not, everyday items in your home contribute to your health. Household items can affect your ability to stay healthy and fight off serious diseases like cancer. Even your toothpaste makes a difference.

Eliminate These Top 5 Cancer Causes From Your Home

Check out this list of the top five toxins to eliminate immediately so we all can become cancer-fighting machines. Of course – in addition to these tips – men everywhere need to make sure they are exercising, eating healthy and strengthening mindset on a daily basis.

• Food Additives. Stay away from foods containing food additives, dyes, colorings, flavorings, stabilizers, fake fats, artificial sugars and preservatives. The average person ingests 140 to 150 pounds of additives a year.
• Medications. The nearly four billion prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and vaccines are themselves chemical toxins. Additionally, phthalates, heavy metals and commercial preservatives are used to both coat the drugs and preserve the materials.
• Plastics. Food wrapped in plastic, plastic take-out food containers and water sold in plastic bottles expose you to very high levels of phthalates and other chemicals. Plastics damage hormone receptors, cause fatigue, harm brain chemistry, accumulate in organs and lead to illness. They’ve been specifically linked to cancers of the prostate, lung and thyroid.
• Water. Monitor the quality of the water you drink, bathe in and use to clean and prepare foods. Tap water is full of chlorine, heavy metals, contaminants, and other toxins. Chlorine is a big red flag. If it is strong enough to kill all bacteria and other dangerous compounds in our water, do you really think it’s a good idea to pass it through our systems?
• Personal Care Products. These toxins are hiding in plain sight on the shelves and in the drawers of your bathroom. The list of toxic substances includes sunscreens, soaps, shampoos, detergents and—as previously mentioned—toothpastes. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a common degreaser used in practically every soap, shampoo and toothpaste on the market today. The compound has been used in studies to induce mutation in bacteria and irritate skin. It has also shown to enter the heart, liver, lungs and brain from skin contact and has been proven to maintain residual levels once inside these organs.

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Top 5 Cancer Causes Hiding in Your Home

Believe it or not, everyday items in your home contribute to your health. Household items can affect your ability to stay healthy and fight off serious diseases like cancer. Even your toothpaste makes a difference.

Eliminate These Top 5 Cancer Causes From Your Home

Check out this list of the top five toxins to eliminate immediately so we all can become cancer-fighting machines. Of course – in addition to these tips – men everywhere need to make sure they are exercising, eating healthy and strengthening mindset on a daily basis.

• Food Additives. Stay away from foods containing food additives, dyes, colorings, flavorings, stabilizers, fake fats, artificial sugars and preservatives. The average person ingests 140 to 150 pounds of additives a year.
• Medications. The nearly four billion prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and vaccines are themselves chemical toxins. Additionally, phthalates, heavy metals and commercial preservatives are used to both coat the drugs and preserve the materials.
• Plastics. Food wrapped in plastic, plastic take-out food containers and water sold in plastic bottles expose you to very high levels of phthalates and other chemicals. Plastics damage hormone receptors, cause fatigue, harm brain chemistry, accumulate in organs and lead to illness. They’ve been specifically linked to cancers of the prostate, lung and thyroid.
• Water. Monitor the quality of the water you drink, bathe in and use to clean and prepare foods. Tap water is full of chlorine, heavy metals, contaminants, and other toxins. Chlorine is a big red flag. If it is strong enough to kill all bacteria and other dangerous compounds in our water, do you really think it’s a good idea to pass it through our systems?
• Personal Care Products. These toxins are hiding in plain sight on the shelves and in the drawers of your bathroom. The list of toxic substances includes sunscreens, soaps, shampoos, detergents and—as previously mentioned—toothpastes. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a common degreaser used in practically every soap, shampoo and toothpaste on the market today. The compound has been used in studies to induce mutation in bacteria and irritate skin. It has also shown to enter the heart, liver, lungs and brain from skin contact and has been proven to maintain residual levels once inside these organs.

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Are Most Cold Medications a Complete Waste of Money?

In a nutshell, there’s nothing that works.”

That’s according to Aaron Glatt, an Infectious Disease Society of America spokesman (who, reassuringly, also happens to be a doctor). Glatt goes on to tell USA Today:

“There’s a tremendous industry out there, and some people really swear by them. But there really aren’t great studies to show any benefit.”

Americans spend over $4 billion a year on cough and cold medications. And, according to the experts and many studies, buying over-the-counter cough syrup and pouring it down your throat is pretty much like pouring money down the drain.

So that’s that, right? Actually, the issue’s more complicated. For one thing, the human brain is involved—and that’s always sure to complicate things. Placebos have been shown to make cold sufferers feel better about one-third of the time, demonstrating that if you believe some mysterious medication is helping you, then that alone may help you.

Using various medical studies, the USA Today story gives a brief assessment of popular over-the-counter and alternative remedies. The effects of decongestants “are modest at best,” while Vitamin C doesn’t decrease the chances of catching a cold and only reduces a cold’s duration by a few hours. Echinacea was proven no more effective than a placebo.

Zinc, on the other hand, seems to yield the best results. As reported by Healthland, the NY Times’ Well blog, and others, new research indicates taking zinc soon after the onset of a cold is a smart move. Here’s the lowdown from the Healthland post:

Meenu Singh and Rashmi Das at the Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, conducted a detailed review of the available trials involving zinc’s effect on colds. Their data, published in the Cochrane Library, included 1,360 subjects and showed that zinc, if taken within 24 hours after the first signs of a cold, can shave off about a day of illness and lessen symptoms by about 40%.

So that’s that, right? Actually, again, there are some complications, along with a dosage of skepticism in the medical community. Rachel Vreeman, one of the authors of Don’t Swallow Your Gum! Myths, Half-Truths and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health, and one of the sources interviewed in the USA Today story, points out that the zinc research might not be entirely trustworthy, and that future research could very well offer different results. Why? For one thing, it’s difficult for researchers to compare zinc to placebos—because zinc’s awful taste tends to tip off patients as to who’s getting the real goods. A quote from Vreeman via USA Today:

“One of the big challenges with this research is that they have a hard time making a placebo that people actually believe in,” Vreeman says. “The bad taste of zinc, and the fact that it often makes people feel nauseous, are common, and tend to make it clear who is getting the zinc and who is getting the placebo.”

So where does that leave the common cold sufferer? Either frustrated and still stuck with an annoying achy cold, or nauseous and on the way to a speedy recovery.

The takeaway here is that if you believe a cold remedy helps, then take it. If you’re not sure what cold remedy to try, opt for one that tastes disgusting. That way, you’ll know it’s working.
Time

Are Most Cold Medications a Complete Waste of Money?

In a nutshell, there’s nothing that works.”

That’s according to Aaron Glatt, an Infectious Disease Society of America spokesman (who, reassuringly, also happens to be a doctor). Glatt goes on to tell USA Today:

“There’s a tremendous industry out there, and some people really swear by them. But there really aren’t great studies to show any benefit.”

Americans spend over $4 billion a year on cough and cold medications. And, according to the experts and many studies, buying over-the-counter cough syrup and pouring it down your throat is pretty much like pouring money down the drain.

So that’s that, right? Actually, the issue’s more complicated. For one thing, the human brain is involved—and that’s always sure to complicate things. Placebos have been shown to make cold sufferers feel better about one-third of the time, demonstrating that if you believe some mysterious medication is helping you, then that alone may help you.

Using various medical studies, the USA Today story gives a brief assessment of popular over-the-counter and alternative remedies. The effects of decongestants “are modest at best,” while Vitamin C doesn’t decrease the chances of catching a cold and only reduces a cold’s duration by a few hours. Echinacea was proven no more effective than a placebo.

Zinc, on the other hand, seems to yield the best results. As reported by Healthland, the NY Times’ Well blog, and others, new research indicates taking zinc soon after the onset of a cold is a smart move. Here’s the lowdown from the Healthland post:

Meenu Singh and Rashmi Das at the Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, conducted a detailed review of the available trials involving zinc’s effect on colds. Their data, published in the Cochrane Library, included 1,360 subjects and showed that zinc, if taken within 24 hours after the first signs of a cold, can shave off about a day of illness and lessen symptoms by about 40%.

So that’s that, right? Actually, again, there are some complications, along with a dosage of skepticism in the medical community. Rachel Vreeman, one of the authors of Don’t Swallow Your Gum! Myths, Half-Truths and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health, and one of the sources interviewed in the USA Today story, points out that the zinc research might not be entirely trustworthy, and that future research could very well offer different results. Why? For one thing, it’s difficult for researchers to compare zinc to placebos—because zinc’s awful taste tends to tip off patients as to who’s getting the real goods. A quote from Vreeman via USA Today:

“One of the big challenges with this research is that they have a hard time making a placebo that people actually believe in,” Vreeman says. “The bad taste of zinc, and the fact that it often makes people feel nauseous, are common, and tend to make it clear who is getting the zinc and who is getting the placebo.”

So where does that leave the common cold sufferer? Either frustrated and still stuck with an annoying achy cold, or nauseous and on the way to a speedy recovery.

The takeaway here is that if you believe a cold remedy helps, then take it. If you’re not sure what cold remedy to try, opt for one that tastes disgusting. That way, you’ll know it’s working.
Time

Natural Ways to Treat a Cold

Americans spend over 4 billion dollars on cold medicine each year. Some experts think you’d be better off pouring that money down the drain.

If you want to use remedies that will save you money and actually work, try these natural ways to treat a cold instead.

Natural Ways to Treat a Cold

Rinse with a Neti-Pot

Studies have shown that neti-pots can help alleviate congestion associated with allergies, so it should do the same for those suffering from the common cold.

Some studies show that using nasal irrigation can actually prevent the common cold!

So, if you’re suffering from the sniffles, or just want to avoid them altogether, grab a neti pot like the one found here and give your sinuses the cleaning it deserves.

Be sure that you always clean your neti-pot with clean filtered water.

Take Zinc

Loads of studies have been conducted about the benefits of zinc and it’s ability to help fight the common cold. A new study shows that taking zinc can reduce the length of a cold by about one day.

Zinc can be taken easily as a lozenge, and is most effective when used right after signs and symptoms of a cold appear.

Drink Hot Tea

Drinking hot liquids like warm water and tea, and inhaling the steam can help relieve nasal congestion.

Sleep more

When you sleep your body produces proteins called cytokines which fight infection and inflammation. Not getting enough sleep can affect your immune system, increasing your chances of getting the common cold.

So don’t feel guilty calling in for a sick-day; chances are your boss and co-workers will appreciate you keeping your germs out of the workplace anyway.

Take Echinacea

Echinacea is an herbal plant remedy that is commonly used in the form of tea or extract in order to treat the common cold.

Studies show that taking Echinacea does improve the immune system by increasing the white blood cell count in the body.

Product Link: Stock up on Echinacea with Vitamin C and Zinc, here.

If your young son or daughter has the sniffles, keep the Echinacea in your medicine cabinet; one studyshows that the use of Echinacea shows little to no effect when relieving the cold symptoms of children.
Inspyir

Natural Ways to Treat a Cold

Americans spend over 4 billion dollars on cold medicine each year. Some experts think you’d be better off pouring that money down the drain.

If you want to use remedies that will save you money and actually work, try these natural ways to treat a cold instead.

Natural Ways to Treat a Cold

Rinse with a Neti-Pot

Studies have shown that neti-pots can help alleviate congestion associated with allergies, so it should do the same for those suffering from the common cold.

Some studies show that using nasal irrigation can actually prevent the common cold!

So, if you’re suffering from the sniffles, or just want to avoid them altogether, grab a neti pot like the one found here and give your sinuses the cleaning it deserves.

Be sure that you always clean your neti-pot with clean filtered water.

Take Zinc

Loads of studies have been conducted about the benefits of zinc and it’s ability to help fight the common cold. A new study shows that taking zinc can reduce the length of a cold by about one day.

Zinc can be taken easily as a lozenge, and is most effective when used right after signs and symptoms of a cold appear.

Drink Hot Tea

Drinking hot liquids like warm water and tea, and inhaling the steam can help relieve nasal congestion.

Sleep more

When you sleep your body produces proteins called cytokines which fight infection and inflammation. Not getting enough sleep can affect your immune system, increasing your chances of getting the common cold.

So don’t feel guilty calling in for a sick-day; chances are your boss and co-workers will appreciate you keeping your germs out of the workplace anyway.

Take Echinacea

Echinacea is an herbal plant remedy that is commonly used in the form of tea or extract in order to treat the common cold.

Studies show that taking Echinacea does improve the immune system by increasing the white blood cell count in the body.

Product Link: Stock up on Echinacea with Vitamin C and Zinc, here.

If your young son or daughter has the sniffles, keep the Echinacea in your medicine cabinet; one studyshows that the use of Echinacea shows little to no effect when relieving the cold symptoms of children.
Inspyir