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Raspberry Ketones? Weight Loss Pills or Scam?

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:30:00 +0000

(NHT: Buy Raspberry Ketone) Dr Oz has discussed Raspberry Ketones on The Doctor Oz Show at least two times. But now he has set the “diet world” into an uproar. Do Raspberry Ketone Pills and Supplements really help you to burn fat? Or is it a bunch of hype? Dr Oz gave a strong endorsement of the product saying “ I’ve looked at them carefully; I am absolutely enamored. I know they work”. But you know how the saying goes – don’t believe it just because you saw it on TV! So I did a bit of research on my own. It all comes down to an experiment done on mice that were given Raspberry Ketones along with a high fat diet, and the mice ended up gaining less body fat than they would have on just a pure high fat diet. However, Dr Oz did say that there have not been any studies done on humans to show that Raspberry Ketones are an effective Weight Loss Supplement. But in all honesty, if Dr Oz is adamantly in favor of them and they have already been proven to work in mice, I do not see the harm in at least trying them. Especially after my research of what Raspberry Ketones are (read on below).

What Are Raspberry Ketones?

Raspberry Ketones are made of the element that gives raspberries their sweet aroma.

Japan has used Raspberry Ketone Capsules as a Diet Pill for some time now (could that be one of their secrets to such a thin nation?), but up to this point, the ketones have mainly been used within the perfume, food and cosmetics industries in America. While the supplements are not cheap, it is actually a very expensive compound even for manufacturers to purchase ( around $20,000 for a kilogram). But that is not surprising considering that you get only 1-4 mg of Raspberry Ketones per kilogram of fresh raspberries (and all of us know how expensive berries are at the grocery!).

Raspberry Ketones Dosage

So you are still interested in taking Raspberry Ketones, but how much should you take? Well, the experiment done on mice had them taking up to 2% of their daily food intake. But Lisa Lynn told Dr Oz she suggests taking 100 mg of Raspberry Ketones during breakfast, and if you are not seeing good results then take an additional 200 mg when you eat lunch. While this can cost around $20 – $60 per month (depending on the dosage you take), keep in mind that the manufacturer needs around 90 pounds of raspberries to make your daily dose of this weight loss supplement! So there is no way that you could possibly eat enough raspberries in a day to make that a feasible option over taking the Raspberry Ketone Supplements.

Where To Buy Raspberry Ketones

The number one question you asked us about Raspberry Ketones is where do you buy them? To be clear, Dr Oz did not recommend a brand or a place to buy them from.

Raspberry Keytones

Last but not least, for those of you who are unsure of how to pronounce Raspberry Ketone, it is pronounced as if the word was “Raspberry Keytone.” So no, the “misspelling” in the title above is not a mistake… it is a pronunciation guide for those of you who did not get to see the Dr Oz Show segment live!

From: Dr. Oz Fans

10 Natural Ways to Help You Stay Healthy!

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:04:00 +0000

An Apple a Day

It’s not just an old wives’ tale, its true! Apples are rich in anti-oxidants, increase heart and circulatory heath, and contain soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol. The tip is to buy organic when possible, to gain rich anti-oxidants and lose the pesticides. When purchasing apples, go for Red Delicious, these contain the most antioxidants.

Scrub Up

Simple yet true, its common sense that washing your hands will help to deflect germs, but sometimes we forget, or are in a place where it is impossible. The main thing to remember is never touch your face before you wash your hands. Germs are spread into the body by open orifices such as the nose, mouth and eyes. If you see that you’re stuck in situations where a facility isn’t handy to wash up, carry hand sanitizer that can be used until you can reach the washroom.

Have a Tea Party

Tea contains L-theanine, a compound that helps the body’s immune response to infection. In fact, research shows that the production of anti-bacterial proteins was up to five times higher in the tea-drinkers, a clear indicator of a stronger immune response. Of course you don’t want to be drinking just any tea, herbal teas are the best. Stock your shelf with green tea, white tea and chamomile tea for best results, and choose honey over sugar to sweeten.

Laugh Out Loud

Did you know that laughter enhances immunity? Having a hearty laugh will reduce your stress hormones and boost protective hormones. So watch a funny movie, have some laughs with your friends or go to a comedy club tonight. Do it for your health!

Drink Responsibly

The effects of excessive alcohol consumption on the immune system have been a topic of debate. However, new research has shown that excessive alcohol consumption can weaken the immune system because alcohol is a reducer of white blood cells; the cells that help fight germs. Red wine on the other hand, contains powerful antioxidants that may be able to enhance your immunity in small amounts. But red wine will only help if you throw over-indulgence out the window.

Time for a Pep Talk

Peppers! We all know that oranges are a rich source of vitamin C, but peppers contain even more! Red, green, yellow- are all great sources.. Although vitamin C doesn’t prevent a cold, it can shorten the duration of one., So how about adding some raw peppers to your salad or even a veggie wrap? Aim for at least two servings a day of vitamin C.

Ward off Vampires

Garlic is a great immune system booster and helps to fight bacterial, viral and fungal infections! The immunity-boosting properties of garlic are due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides. Also, garlic contains antioxidants, which stimulate the body’s immune system, particularly enhancing the macrophages and lymphocytes, which destroy cancer cells. Eating raw garlic can produce the best results, yet that can be hard to do considering its potency. Instead, try roasting it for a milder flavor. If you still want to eat it raw; keep in mind that the more you mash it, the greater its potency.

Sleepy Head

Like it or not (especially if you’re a night owl) getting enough rest can boost your immune system. Your body releases immune-enhancing compounds when you are sleeping. Trying to get sound sleep may be difficult for some. Ensure better Z’s by going to bed at the same time every night, avoiding caffeine before bedtime and turning off any distractions like the television or radio.

Stress Tests

High stress jobs, hair-raising traffic and family problems are just a few examples of high-tension living. Stress hormones can suppress the immune system and invite pesky invaders into your body. Combat stress with yoga, walking, meditation, and light exercise. A quick way to relieve stress is learning some deep breathing techniques to use throughout the day.

Say No to Joe

While the small amounts of caffeine found in green tea can boost immunity, running back and forth to the coffee pot can weaken your immune system. Too much caffeine from any source can result in a boost in the adrenal glands resulting in overproduction of cortisol which weakens the immune system. Instead of reaching for a quick pick-me-up, try including yoga into your morning routine. Certain movements in yoga like the sun salutation can boost your energy levels. Get a few videos or visit your local studio to get some energy boosting moves.

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Open Letter to Parents, Teachers, School Boards. Regarding Wi-Fi Networks in Schools

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

May 2012. At the request of some teachers I have updated the open letter I wrote in May 2009 about Wi-Fi in the school environment. Much has happened during the past 3 years making it even more urgent that a moratorium be placed on the deployment of Wi-Fi in schools; and that schools that currently have Wi-Fi consider reducing the microwave exposure as much as possible for part or the entire day and for part or the entire school by returning to the use of wired connections (ethernet or fiber optics) for internet access.

Click here for the updated open letter.

For those who would like more information about Wi-Fi in schools, here are some excellent websites:

www.safeschool.ca

www.citizensforsafetechnology.org

www.centerforsaferwireless.org

www.emfeffectsonkids.com

www.wiredchild.org

Dr. Magda Havas, B.Sc., Ph.D.,

ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE STUDIES PROGRAM

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noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

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Cut Cellphone Tower Radiation by 90%: India Gov to Mobile Operators

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

(NHT EMF Protection Products) Indian government has extended by five months the deadline for cutting radiation from cellphone towers by 90%, the government informed the Lok Sabha today.

The directive cutting radiation limits for cellphone towers was issued after a multi-year consultation between the government, the industry, scientific bodies and consumer associations.

The directive was supposed to come into effect in April this year. But this has now been extended to September 1, minister of state for communication and IT Milind Deora said.

He said the step was taken after the government got 'representations' from cellular operators and their associations.

"Representations were received from Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI) expressing concerns on lowering of EMF radiation norms," he said.

Electromagnetic radiation or EMR is a method of sending energy through the atmosphere using an antenna (such as those on the cellphone towers.)

When a current is passed through the antenna, it emits 'pulses' of energy, which travel through the air to great distances.

Higher energy EMR, such as gamma and beta rays, tend to behave more like particles -- traveling in straight lines etc.. Lower energy radiation, such as the Microwaves used by the cellphone industry, travel more like waves in water, moving in an enveloping or spreading motion.

As a result, microwave radiation from cellphone towers is able to reach inside homes and vehicles and penetrate light objects.

While higher energy (higher frequency) radiation is known to cause cancer, no one is quite sure where to draw the line.

It is assumed that microwaves do not 'ionize' or knock electrons off molecules and are therefore safe for humans. However, it is also proven than microwaves can heat up matter (like a microwave oven and some phones do.)

Some scientists believe that if the exposure is continuous, long and of high intensity, the energy from the cellphone radiation gets transferred to human tissue. The transferred energy then increases the 'energy levels' of human tissue and molecules and can cause burns. Some, however, believe it can also cause genetic mutation.

Genetic mutation can result in improper or disorderly multiplication of cells -- a condition known as cancer.

As such, regulatory agencies around the world have set limits on how much radiation can be emitted by devices such as cellphones and towers.

The problem is more acute in India as many cellphone companies have put up towers on top of residential properties, such as apartment complexes, or on top of shopping centres or office complexes -- exposing those living nearby to radiation day in and day out.

In addition, some Indian operators have tried to cut costs by having one tower cover as big an area as possible. To do this, they prefer to use high-power antenna.

As part of its consultation, government of India appointed an expert committee, which did not find any conclusive evidence that cellphone radiation caused cancer. However, it urged caution on the matter.

However mobile operators opposed tightening tower-related norms.

As the matter was considered too serious and complicated to be handled by either the department of telecom or the ministry of health alone, it was left to an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the subject.

Deora said the Inter Minister Committee recommended to reduce the maximum power of cellphone towers by 90%.

"Telecom service providers raised concerns regarding the increase in the exclusion zone due to lowering of emission norms and impact on the area coverage of the BTS [cellphone tower].

"Accordingly, for examination of the impact on area coverage and exclusion zone, the effective date of these directions, which was initially 1st April 2012, has been extended to 1.09.2012," Deora said

Real Time News, India, Submitted by Prashant Duggal on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 22:19

High Blood Pressure Risk Factors that May Surprise You.

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:10:00 +0000

FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Managing your blood pressure is the most important thing you can do to help lower your risk of stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, experts say.

Yet many people don't realize they're at risk of having high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

As part of American Stroke Month in May, heart and stroke experts outline the top risk factors for high blood pressure.

Family history. If your parents or a close relative had high blood pressure, you're also at risk for the condition. It's a good idea to research your family's medical history in order to find out if high blood pressure runs in the family.

Advanced age. As people age, they're at increased risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. This is because blood vessels lose flexibility with aging, which leads to increasing pressure on the cardiovascular system.

Gender. Men are more likely than women to have high blood pressure until age 45. Between ages 45 to 50 and 55 to 64, the risk for high blood pressure is about the same for men and women. After age 64, women are much more likely than men to have high blood pressure.

Being inactive. Sitting at your desk or on your couch too much increases your risk of having high blood pressure. Getting regular exercise is a natural way to lower it.

Too much salt. Salt keeps excess fluid in the body that can add to the burden on the heart, increasing high blood pressure risk. Keep your sodium intake to less than 1,500 milligrams per day.

Being overweight or obese. Watch your weight. If you are overweight, losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds can help lower blood pressure.

Drinking too much. Heavy and regular alcohol consumption can lead to a dramatic increase in blood pressure and also cause heart failure, stroke, and irregular heartbeats. If you drink alcohol, limit your consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women.

More information: The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more about high blood pressure.
(SOURCE: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, news release, May 1, 2012)

Poultry and Paralysis

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Dangers of Mobile Phones to Students in Secondary Schools

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:23:00 +0000

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Do Cellphones Damage Your Health?

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:58:00 +0000

(NHT Cell Phone Protection Products) The United Kingdom's Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued a report last month that said studies haven't shown convincing evidence that cellphones increase the risk of brain tumors or any other type of cancer. But they added a word of caution stating: "However, as this is a relatively new technology, the HPA will continue to advise a precautionary approach and keep the science under close review."

The British report followed a Danish study released last year that found no increased risk for acoustic neuromas — noncancerous brain tumors — in people who had used cellphones for 11 to 15 years. The study was especially important because of its size: It included the entire Danish population.

But doubts remain. Figures just published by the U.K.'s Office of National Statistics found a 50 percent increase in frontal and temporal lobe tumors in children between 1999 and 2009. Did cellphones cause the increase? The jury's still out, but some researchers point to the radiation cellphones emit.

The results of studies on whether or not cellphones cause cancer are about 50/50 until you consider the funding sources, says Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, Berkley, in a story in London's Independent newspaper. About 75 percent of the studies that found no health risks were funded by industry.

"This is the largest technological experiment in the history of our species and we’re trying to bury our head in sand about the potential risks to cells, organs, reproduction, the immune system, behavior, and risks we still know next to nothing about," Moskowitz said.

The results of many studies are disturbing. A report published last October in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine said that due to the process for evaluating microwave radiation from phones — which was designed by the cellphone industry and is based on a large man whose brain tissue is supposedly homogeneous — the amount of radiation being absorbed by many adults is being underestimated.

The problem is much worse for children who absorb twice as much microwave radiation from phones as adults. The report says that the hippocampus and hypothalamus of children absorb up to triple the amounts of radiation, and their bone marrow absorbs as much as 10 times more than adults.

Although a study from the National Institutes of Health didn't find that cellphones increased cancer risk, it did discover that having a 50-minute conversation with the cellphone next to an ear changes brain activity in the area of the brain closest to the phone.

After reviewing dozens of cellphone studies, the International Agency for Research on Cancer issued a statement in 2011 that said cellphones may cause cancer in humans. They based their findings on studies that found that using a cellphone for 10 years doubles the risk of developing a glioma (cancerous brain tumor — the type that killed Ted Kennedy). In addition, an Israeli study found people who used cellphones frequently had a 58 percent increase in parotid tumors, cancer of a salivary gland near the ear.

Researchers at the University of Washington discovered that two hours of exposure to the levels of radiation emitted by cellphones splintered the DNA of brain cells in rats, making them appear similar to cells found in cancerous tumors. Other research has suggested that cellphone use causes changes in the body, and that their use should, at least, be limited.

A Russian study found that children who used cellphones had poorer memories than those children who didn’t. In addition, an animal study released in March by researchers at Yale University linked the radiation from cellphones to changes in brain development that could cause hyperactivity. “We have shown that behavioral problems in mice that resemble ADHD are caused by cellphone exposure in the womb,” said senior researcher Dr. Hugh S. Taylor, a reproductive specialist. “The rise in behavioral disorders in human children may be in part due to fetal cellular telephone irradiation exposure."

The effect of cellphone radiation on male fertility is especially troubling. Research in seven countries found that young men who are heavy users of cellphones drastically lower their sperm count. "All the research shows the same thing," award-winning scientist Devra Davis told the Daily Mail. "If you take young men who are trying to become fathers, those who use mobile phones at least four hours a day have about half the sperm count of others. Sperm exposed to mobile phone radiation in the lab is sicker, thinner, and less capable of swimming."

Neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock, editor of The Blaylock Wellness Report, is likewise unconvinced that cellphones are harmless. "There is considerable evidence that cellphones damage the brain as well as other tissues and organs," he says. "Many studies have shown that the microwave radiation from cellphones damages tissues and especially DNA. In fact, two of the scientists cellphone companies backed to do these studies were fired when their studies demonstrated DNA damage in all cells exposed to the wavelengths and energy from cellphones."

Courtesy of News Max Health

National Pet Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

(NHT Pet Health Products) Ways Natural Healing Tools found to be inspired by and celebrate National Pet Week:

From the American Veterinary Association, find things to do at home or in your classroom this week.
Add your favorite pet picture to Better Homes and Gardens album on Facebook.
Go home and play with your pet.
Be inspired by this Yorkie:

The Deseret News reported that a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier dog named Bridget gave birth to puppies on April 23 but, sadly, the puppies did not survive. As an outlet for her natural mothering instinct, an employee at the Humane Society of Utah's Foster Care Department in Murray put the adorable Yorkie in charge of taking care of a recently born litter of kittens.

Bridget’s “natural maternal instincts” took over, and she quickly grew close with her new family. Now, the eclectic clan is practically inseparable, with the Humane Society saying that at last, “all is well” with the mom and her new adopted brood.

Top 4 Snacks Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:45:00 +0000

Couple of weeks ago Fitness Magazine had an interview with Jillian Michaels, celebrity personal trainer and writer, that you may know her from THE BIGGEST LOSER show. During interview they asked her about their healthiest snack picks and these are her top 4 snacks:

1- Hummus and veggie sticks
2- One hard-boiled egg and one piece of fruit
3- Barbecue or sweet potato popchips.
4- 22 days protein bars

A Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:08:00 +0000

The Case Against Funding Studies on Alternative Health

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:23:00 +0000

(LA Times) As if Dr. Paul Offit hasn’t made enough enemies already by insisting (correctly) that parents put their kids’ health at risk when they refuse to get them vaccinated, now the infectious disease expert appears to be picking a fight with those who believe in alternative therapies like prayer healing andacupuncture.

In an essay to be published in Wednesday’s edition of the Journal of the American Medical Assn.,Offit questions the way the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine doles out its $130-million annual budget.

The center, part of the esteemed National Institutes of Health, traces its roots to Sen. Tom Harkin(D-Iowa), who helped establish the Office of Alternative Medicine in 1992. According to this story from the Chicago Tribune, Harkin was moved to establish federal funding for nontraditional therapies after he saw firsthand how acupuncture and acupressure eased the pain of his brother, who had terminal thyroid cancer.

Over the years, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Office of Alternative Medicine have invested a total of $1.6 billion in research into therapies that are outside the medical mainstream. Offit, for one, is not impressed by the results. Here’s his description of what taxpayers got for their money:

“NCCAM officials have spent $375,000 to find that inhaling lemon and lavender scents does not promote wound healing; $750,000 to find that prayer does not cure AIDS or hasten recovery from breast-reconstruction surgery; $390,000 to find that ancient Indian remedies do not control type 2 diabetes; $700,000 to find that magnets do not treat arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or migraine headaches; and $406,000 to find that coffee enemas do not cure pancreatic cancer.”

It’s not that studies that prove the negative are always unhelpful. A case in point that’s close to his heart is the litany of research proving that neither the measles-mumps-rubellavaccine nor the preservative thimerosal cause autismin young children. In those cases, Offit writes, these "negative" study results allowed doctors to reassure fearful parents.

And when supporters of alternative medicine say that “one century’s folk medicine can be the next century’s mainstream medicine,” they have a point, Offit adds. More than 2,000 years before aspirin was isolated from willow plants, none other than Hippocrates was using the leaves to alleviate aches and pains. There are similar stories for drugs to treatheart failure, malaria and other ailments. “Indeed, most drugs on today’s hospital formularies were originally derived from plants,” Offit writes.

But there’s simply no point in funding research that people are likely to ignore, he says. Despite studies debunking the health benefits of megavitamins, St. John’s wort, ginkgo biloba, echinacea and other supposed remedies, sales of these unregulated supplements remain strong – totaling $28 billion in 2010, according to the essay.

“For complimentary and alternative medicine, it seems that some people believe what they want to believe, arguing that it does not matter what the data show; they know what works for them,” Offit writes. Under these circumstances, he concludes, “it would make sense for NCCAM to either refrain from funding studies of therapies that border on mysticism such as distance healing, purgings, and prayer.”

You can read Offit’s Viewpoint article here. The JAMA website also has an audio interview with Offit here.

Can Hormones Treat Cancer?

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Send Mom a Health eCard for Mother's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:03:00 +0000

E-cards

The healthfinder E-cards are 4 pages long with information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You can send these cards to a friend or loved one by returning to the previous page and entering up to ten (10) recipient names and email addresses. Go to - Healthfinder.gov to send your Mom a card!.

Risks of the 'Biggest Technological Experiment in the History of Our Species': Calls For More Research Into Links Between Using Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

'The biggest experiment of our species': With five billion mobile users in the world, conference calls for research into potential brain cancer risks

Scientists at London conference call for independent research into potential links between using a mobile phone and brain cancer
Figures from ONS show 50 per cent increase in brain tumours since 1999
Studies 'are split 50/50' in conclusions, leaving the issue open for debate
But believers fear fall-out from the 'biggest technological experiment in the history of our species'

(NHT Cell Phone Protection Products) A scientific conference starting in London today will urge governments across the world to support independent research into the possibility that using mobile phones encourages the growth of head cancers.

The Children with Cancer conference will highlight figures just published by the Office of National Statistics, which show a 50 per cent increase in frontal and temporal lobe tumours between 1999 and 2009.

The ONS figures show that the incident rate has risen from two to three per 100,000 people since 1999, while figures from Bordeaux Segalen University show a one to two per cent annual increase in brain cancers in children.

Scientists and academics have long argued over the suggestion that radiation from mobile phones causes cancers. Those who believe there is a link say that - with five billion mobile phones being used worldwide - urgent research must be carried out to establish the risk.

But not everyone agrees. While governments, phone companies, and health agencies give precautionary advice about minimising mobile phone use, the Health Protection Agency is likely to conclude in a report due on Thursday that the only established risk when using a mobile is crashing a car due to being distracted by a call or text.

Professor Denis Henshaw, emeritus professor of human radiation effects at Bristol University, is opening the three-day conference in Westminster today.

He has previously advocated cigarette-style warnings on mobile phone packets and urges more independent research.

Professor Henshaw said: 'Vast numbers of people are using mobile phones and they could be a time bomb of health problems - not just brain tumours, but also fertility, which would be a serious public health issue.

'The health effects of smoking alcohol and air pollution are well known and well talked about, and it's entirely reasonable we should be openly discussing the evidence for this, but it is not happening.

'We want to close the door before the horse has bolted.'

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) rang alarm bells last year when it classified mobile phones as 'possibly carginogenic'.

Professor Darius Leszczynski, of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland, said: 'For the first time a very prominent evaluation report states it so openly and clearly: RF-EMF [radio frequency electromagnetic field] is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

CANCER IN CHILDREN ON THE RISE

Speaker Dr Annie Sasco, from the Epidemiology for Cancer Prevention unit at Bordeaux Segalen University, will highlight the one to two per cent annual increase in brain cancers in children. She has concerns over the effect of radiation on children's brains.

She said: 'If the penetration of the electromagnetic waves goes for four centimetres into the brain, four centimetres into the adult brain is just the temporal lobe.

'There are not too many important functions in the temporal lobe - but in a child the more central brain structures are going to be exposed.

'In addition kids have a skull which is thinner, less protective, they have a higher content of water in the brain, so there are many reasons that they absorb more of the same radiation.'

Speaking to the Independent about the rise in brain cancer in children, she said: 'It’s not age, it’s too fast to be genetic, and it isn’t all down to lifestyle, so what in the environment can it be?

'We now live in an electro-smog and people are exposed to wireless devices that we have shown in the lab to have a biological impact.

'It is totally unethical that experimental studies are not being done very fast, in big numbers, by independently funded scientists.

'The industry is just doing their job, I am more preoccupied with the so called independent scientists and institutions saying there is no problem.'

'One has to remember that IARC monographs are considered as "gold standard" in evaluation of carcinogenicity of physical and chemical agents.

'If IARC says it so clearly then there must be sufficient scientific reason for it, or IARC would not put its reputation behind such claim.'

However not everyone believes there is a significant risk from mobile phone radiation.

Ken Foster, professor of bio-engineering at the University of Philadelphia, downplayed the IARC's classification.

He is quoted on Science Based Medicine as saying: 'Saying that something is a "possible carcinogen" is a bit like saying that someone is a "possible shoplifter" because he was in the store when the watch was stolen.

'The real question is what is the evidence that cell phones actually cause cancer, and the answer is - none that would persuade a health agency.'

The Independent said the research is split almost 50:50 on whether mobile phones pose a health hazard or not, but pointed out research from Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, who said that the balance changes if funding sources are considered, with around three quarters of studies implying no health risks being funded by the mobile phone industry.

He told the paper: 'The mantra that "we need more research" is true, but there is already enough evidence to warrant better safety information, tighter regulation, mass public education and independently funded research carried out by teams of specialists who are not beholden to industry.

'This is the largest technological experiment in the history of our species and we’re trying to bury our head in sand about the potential risks to cells, organs, reproduction, the immune system, behaviour, risks we still know next to nothing about.'

Governments and mobile phone companies often play down the risks and the UK's Mobile Operators Association says there is 'no credible evidence of adverse health effects'.

The Department of Health says: 'As a precaution children should only use mobile phones for essential purposes and keep all calls short. We keep all scientific evidence under review.'

The NHS also advises children under 16 to minimise their use of mobile phones.

The iPhone, Apple's smartphone which popularised mobile computing, comes with the advice that you should keep your phone at least 15mm away from your body at all times - which may come as a surprise to those who keep the phone in their pockets at all times.

The guide that comes with the phone warns: 'When using the iPhone near your body for voice calls or wireless data transmissions over a cellular network, keep it at least 15mm away from the body, and only use carrying cases, belt clips or holders that do not have metal parts and that maintain at least 15mm separation between iPhone and the body.'

Other guides, such as the one that comes with a BlackBerry, have similar warnings. The BlackBerry guide suggests that users, particularly pregnant women and teenagers, keep their phone 25mm from their body.

WHAT IS THE RISK? STUDY OF 350,000 PEOPLE FAILS TO FIND CANCER LINK

A study held in Denmark last October compared medical records against phone records of around 358,000 people.

They correlated the data to see how long people owned their phones, and how many of these people developed brain cancer.

Some users had owned mobile phones for more than 20 years. In total, the group had owned their phones for '3.8 million years', and suffered 10,729 cases of tumours.

When compared to the average population, they found no indication of 'dose-response' relation either by years since first subscription for a mobile phone or by anatomical location of the tumour - that is, in regions of the brain closest to where the handset is usually held to the head.

They concluded 'there were no increased risks of tumours of the central nervous system, providing little evidence for a causal association'.

The guide, almost ironically, also suggest that users 'reduce the amount of time spent on calls'.

Professor Leszczynski will use the conference to urge for a stronger IARC classification - 'probably carginogenic'.

He told the Independent: 'Since 2001 I have continuously spoken about the need for precautionary measures, especially for children. We have had enough evidence to call for that for a long time.'

The conference will also discuss other reasons for childhood cancer, such as chemical toxins in the air, food and water, and infection and genetic effects.

But the main message coming from the Children with Cancer conference is: more independent research is needed.

Professor Denis Henshaw told the Independent: 'The public have a right to know this information.

'We cannot and do not say there is a causal link between brain cancer and mobile phones, but we are right to consider them as one possible explanation for the increase and the public have the right to expect that this is properly investigated.

'Even if the risk is still only one in a million, with 5 billion phone users, it means a lot of extra brain cancers.'

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noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:18:00 +0000

The Right Weight

Knowing your body mass index (BMI) can tell you if your weight is right for someone of your height. You can find your BMI by using a simple chart such as the one online at http://www.cancer.org (search for "BMI calculator") or by asking your doctor. Watching what and how much you eat and being more active are keys to weight control.

Be Physically Active

Physical activity can lower the risk of several types of cancer by helping you get to and stay at a healthy weight and by affecting the levels of some hormones that contribute to cancer formation.

How Much Activity Do I Need?

Adults: Get at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. You can also choose a combination of moderate and vigorous activities - 1 minute of vigorous activity can take the place of 2 minutes of moderate activity. For example, 150 minutes of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity, and a combination of 100 minutes of moderate activity plus 25 minutes of vigorous activity count as the same amount. Spreading this activity throughout the week is better than trying to accomplish it all in 1 or 2 days.
Children and teens: Get at least 1 hour of moderate or vigorous activity each day, with vigorous activity on at least 3 days each week.
Anything is better than nothing! Doing any intentional physical activity above your usual activities can have many health benefits.

Don't Be a Couch Potato

Spend less time sitting and watching television, playing video games, and engaging in other forms of screen-based entertainment.

It Adds Up

Your daily amount of activity doesn't need to be done all at one time, but is most valuable if done at least 20 minutes at a time.

Have Fun and Be Fit

You can be active by walking briskly, swimming, gardening, doing homework, and even dancing! The more you do, the better. If you have children, be active with them. Table 1 shows some examples of moderate and vigorous activities.

Table 1. Examples of Moderate and Vigorous Intensity Physical Activities

	MODERATE INTENSITY ACTIVITIES	VIGOROUS INTENSITY ACTIVITIES
Exercise and Leisure	Walking, dancing, leisurely bicycling, ice and roller skating, horseback riding, canoeing, yoga	Jogging or running, fast bicycling, circuit weight training, swimming, jumping rope, aerobic dance, martial arts
Sports	Downhill skiing, golfing, volleyball, softball, baseball, badminton, doubles tennis	Cross-country skiing, soccer, field or ice hockey, lacrosse, singles tennis, racquetball, basketball
Home Activities	Mowing the lawn, general yard and garden maintenance	Digging, carrying and hauling, masonry, carpentry
Occupational Activity	Walking and lifting as part of the job (custodial work, farming, auto or machine repair)	Heavy manual labor (forestry, construction, fire fighting

Eat a Variety of Healthy Foods, With an Emphasis on Plant Sources

Choose Foods and Beverages in Amounts That Help You Get to and Stay at a Healthy Weight

Read those food labels! Be more aware of portion sizes and calories consumed. "Low fat" or "nonfat" does not always mean "low calorie"; some of those foods have lots of calories from added sugar.
Don't supersize your plate and yourself! Eat smaller portions of high-calorie foods. Eat vegetables, whole fruit, and other low-calorie foods instead of high-calorie foods such as French fries, potato and other chips, ice cream, doughnuts, and other sweets.
Limit the number of sugar-sweetened beverages you drink such as soft drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks.
When you eat away from home, choose foods low in calories, fat, and sugar and avoid eating large portions.

Limit the Amount of Processed Meat and Red Meat You Eat

Lower how much you eat of processed meats such as bacon, sausage, luncheon meats, and hot dogs.
Choose fish, poultry, or beans instead of red meat (beef, pork, and lamb).
If you eat red meat, select lean cuts and eat smaller portions.
Prepare meat, poultry, and fish by baking broiling, or poaching rather than by frying or charbroiling.

Eat 2¹/₂ Cups or More of Vegetables and Fruits Each Day

Include vegetables and fruits at every meal and eat them for snacks.
Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits each day.
Choose whole vegetables and fruits and 100% juice if you drink vegetable or fruit juices.
Limit use of creamy sauces, dressings, and dips with vegetables and fruits.
Choose Whole Grains Rather Than Refined Grain Products
Choose whole-grain foods such as whole-grain breads, pasta, and cereals (such as barley and oats) over breads, pasta, and cereals made from refined grains and brown rice over white rice.
Limit how much you eat of refined carbohydrate foods such as pastries, candy, sweetened breakfast cereals, and other high-sugar foods.

If You Drink Alcoholic Beverages, Limit How Much You Drink

Drink no more than 1 drink per day for women or 2 per day for men.
A drink is 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.
Alcohol increases your risk of developing several types of cancer (including breast, mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, and rectum cancers) and several other health problems.

Help to Create Healthy and Active Communities

Any change you try to make for a healthier lifestyle is easier when you live, play, or go to school in a community that supports healthy behaviors. Look for ways to make your community a healthier place to live.

Ask for healthier meal and snack choices at school or work. Support stores and restaurants that sell or serve healthy options.
Help make your community an easier place to walk, bike, and enjoy a variety of physical activities.

Courtesy of WILEY Online Library

Inspiration for Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Allergy-Prone? Foods to Avoid

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:06:00 +0000

[NHT Related Product: AllergiClear] Spring weather has hit parts of the US already, and if you’re sensitive to pollen and other allergens, your eyes and sinuses may already be feeling the change in season and responding with unpleasant watering, itching, and sneezing. However, for people sensitive to food allergies, “season” could be any time you indulge in certain foods.

Some foods are known histamine triggers, which cause the body to go into allergy-mode, producing antibodies to fight the “invader”. According to the British Allergy Foundation, some people have a higher intolerance to histamine due to lower production of diamine oxidase. Side effects can include coughing, diarrhea, headache, rash, wheezing, hives and itchy skin. While not everyone is affected to the same degree, if you notice symptoms after eating the following foods, you may want to cut back and see if you feel better.

NOTE: In extreme cases, food allergies can cause life-threatening reactions. Seek immediate medical care in situations where there is constriction of airways or other violent allergic reactions.

Fish

Mackerel, herring, sardines and tuna have been identified by researchers from the University of Bonn as containing high levels of histamine, according to an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Meat & Cheese

Fermentation tends to be bad news, according to the Michigan Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Specialists (MASAS). Limit intake of pepperoni, bologna, salami, sausage, ham, hot dogs, deli meats and cheeses like parmesan, gouda, cheddar, swiss and brie.

Alcoholic Beverages

While all alcohol has histamine, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes fermented varieties such as beer, ale and wine contain some of the highest levels.

Fruits & Veggies

Unfortunately, even fresh produce can be off limits (or restricted) to those sensitive to histamine. Citrus fruits like lemons and oranges and veggies like tomatoes are naturally high in histamine. Be especially watchful of pickled and preserved varieties as well, such as pickles and olives, according to the British Allergy Foundation.

Dairy Products

Again, fermentation is a key term here and foods that are processed in this way should be avoided, including flavored milk, sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk and other fermented milk products (such as cheeses mentioned above).

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FDA Won't Ban Antibiotics in Farming

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:31:00 +0000

FDA won't outright ban antibiotics, but the agency is putting restrictions in place.

(Rodale) Every year, the nonorganic farm system administers a whopping 30 million pounds of antibiotics to farm animals that aren't even sick. They do this to fatten up animals faster and prevent health problems in animals kept in extreme confinement (and often filthy) conditions. Much of the meat and eggs sold in your supermarket likely come from animals raised this way, and antibiotic-resistant germs have actually been detected in raw supermarket meats.

It's been clearly documented that residues from antibiotics wind up in the nonorganic meat we eat, something that hasn't been studied for its long-term health impacts in people. What is immediately apparent, though, is the strong science showing that feeding healthy farm animals antibiotics for the last several decades has created untreatable superbug infections that in America kill about 17,000 people a year, more than AIDS. About 80 percent of all antibiotics administered in the U.S. are used on healthy animals, not people, creating a public health crisis.

Despite this dangerous public health threat, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday announced that it will not formally ban the use of antibiotics in livestock, but will instead ask the industrial food system to voluntarily stop the dangerous practice. "FDA doesn't actually require the livestock industry to do anything to stop endangering human health," explains Avinash Kar, attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council. "This is an ineffective response to the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance, which threatens human health."

A spokeswoman for the Center for Food Safety says the FDA's antibiotic reduction plan is an important first step in protecting the public from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

In the draft guidance, FDA proposes that industry voluntarily eliminate the routine use of antibiotics in animals that aren't sick, adding that farmers will need to consult with a veterinarian before administering antibiotics to animals.

Despite FDA's lack of an outright ban, the agency does publicly admit that antibiotic use in livestock farming is a growing problem. But by not taking a stand against routine antibiotic abuse in farming, the agency could actually be breaking the law. Last month, a federal judge ordered the FDA to withdraw approval for certain antibiotics in animal feed that are creating health risks for humans, in the form of hard-to-treat or untreatable antibiotic-resistant superbugs, unless the drug manufacturers can prove the meds safe.

Decades of antibiotic misuse in the farming sector have led to some pathogens, including Salmonella, to become more virulent and less treatable. This crisis is occurring because antibiotics used to treat sick people are used in huge quantities in nonorganic farming, opening the door for resistant bacteria to flourish and become more dangerous. In fact, some of medicine's most useful antibiotics are no longer working in humans.

Because of this, a huge variety of groups in the U.S. and around the world have been calling for the removal of antibiotics in animal feed, including the American Medical Association, World Health Organization, and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.

How to avoid drugged meat:

1. Look for organic animal products. By law, antibiotics are not allowed in organic production.

2. Look local. Some small farmers raise animals for meat without routinely feeding the animals antibiotics but they don't go through the trouble of becoming certified organic. Find local farmers on LocalHarvest.org and how the farm manages illnesses and keeps animals healthy. Animals rotated on fresh pasture tend to have stronger immune systems and produce a more nutrient-dense finished food product, many studies show.

3. Certified Humane and Animal Welfare Approved farms may only use antibiotics on a case-by-case basis, and then only if an animal is actually sick and needs a short-term treatment.

Therasage: Natural Pain Relief

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Bloating and Water Retention

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

[NHT Related Product: Mellowpause] When women reach a certain age, they begin to go through menopause. This is when the body has reached the end of fertility. For the majority, menopause begins around age 50, but for some, it may start earlier.

Menopause begins with a reduction in the production of hormones estrogen and progesterone. This reduction causes many symptoms including: hot flashes, flushes and/or cold flashes, night sweats, mood swings, thinning hair, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness.

In response to these symptoms, many woman start taking estrogen replacement medication. A common side effect of these medications is water retention. Water retention, or edema as it’s medically known, is defined as the accumulation of excess fluids in bodily tissues. Often, water retention is associated with bloating, weight gain, and frequent urination at night. One very common symptom of water retention is fluctuation of weight. Try weighing yourself over a period of time; if you notice weight fluctuation of around 5 lbs, chances are its water retention.

Here are some tips to prevent water retention:

Exercise – This benefits almost every aspect of life. Exercise can you look and feel younger, keep your heart healthy and help prevent water retention.
Avoid salt – Excessive sodium in the blood stream can cause water retention, so lay off the salty food.
Drink water – This may sound counterproductive, but many times water retention is caused by to dehydration. Our bodies hold onto water because it thinks we are dehydrated, so make sure to stay hydrated.
Avoid certain drinks – Avoid caffeinated beverages, alcohol and sugary drinks, as they may dehydrate you.
Eat a healthy diet – Make sure to eat enough fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Eating healthy can go a long way in preventing water retention.

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What about the Caffeine?

noreply@blogger.com (Natural Healing Tools) — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000