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Below we will post updated health news and concerns that will be helpful for you and your family. The Bible states that we are the temple of God. So God wants us to naturally take care of our bodies. We hope that you will find this page informative and helpful.
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. >> 10 Rules for Health Reform << . ** STICKY ** Health Doctor Says That ALL Cancers Can be Cured in Weeks ** STICKY ** This makes for an interesting watch! . Cinnamon: The Blood Sugar Stabilizer "Cinnamon is one of the most anti-oxidant rich herbs on the planet. It has been revered by nearly every culture for centuries for its sweet taste and pleasant aroma. Cinnamon has been shown to have remarkable medicinal qualities that enhance blood sugar signaling, reduce inflammation, stimulate immunity and promote neurological health." . Forget Statin Drugs - The Top 7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Cholesterol Levels "Cholesterol is a natural byproduct of the liver and a necessary component of good health. Normal cholesterol is essential for cellular repair and development. It plays a critical role in the improvement of memory and learning, is the precursor to vitamin D production, and synthesizes sex hormones and natural steroids -- which control blood sugar, fluid balance and blood pressure. It helps to convert fats in the liver, and is a potent antioxidant acting to scavenge free radicals and reduce metabolic syndrome." . Arsenic, Caffeine, Banned Antibiotics, Pharmaceuticals and More Found in Chickens Are you still eating meat? It's long passed the time to give up. Animals are diseased and full of drugs. And the oceans are becoming polluted. . The Dangers of Microwave Ovens I don't know about you, but whenever I'm in a kitchen with a microwave oven blasting away, I can feel it in my head. Who knows what damage these devices are doing. And what is being done to the food? We stopped using ours a long time ago. . Licorice Shown to Kill SARS and Other Viruses "Licorice's potent antiviral properties are not limited to SARS-associated coronaviruses, but have also been studied in connection with another epidemic/pandemic capable and potentially lethal virus: influenza." . Fast Home Made Buckwheat Burgers Instead of going to McDonalds for fast food that is bad for you. Make your own delicious AND good for you "fast food" at home. . Six Tips For Easy Breathing During Allergy Season "Spring - what a beautiful time of the year, unless this means suffering with hay fever, itchy eyes, itchy skin, runny nose or asthma. Fortunately there are some simple, natural strategies to use instead of antihistamines or steroids (which actually worsen the underlying problems that are causing the allergies)." . A 70 Year Old Woman Who Lives and Looks Decades Younger Due to Vegan Diet "Annette Larkins shows off her garden in her Miami-Dade County backyard. It's full of fruits and vegetables. Every corner of her garden has something that is edible. She also collects rainwater to drink and water her plants. Annette says the food in her garden is her 'Fountain of Youth.'" . Low Fat Diet is a Myth - Why Consuming Healthy Fats is Vital to Your Health "Many people today still adhere to the misguided belief that nearly all fats are bad, and that the best way to stay slim and healthy is to cut fats, whenever possible, from your diet. On the contrary, fats are an absolutely vital component of any healthy diet as they aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, as well as feed the brain, heart, liver, lungs, bones, cells and nervous system the nutrients they need to function properly." . Even Mild Dehydration Can Effect Your Health "According to two new studies from University of Connecticut's Human Performance Laboratory, even mild dehydration can have a significant impact on a person's mood, energy levels and mental performance." . Artificial Hamburger Meat Could Soon be on the Menu "I'm not sure which is the more offensive way to create meat. There's the current factory farm method where masses of hormone-jacked, antibiotics-injected cows are kept confined in what can only be called bovine concentration camps while they're fed genetically modified corn, then slaughtered without compassion and subjected to diabolical meat-harvesting machinery that turns a cow carcass into corporate profits. On the other hand, there's the new method being touted across the media: Test tube hamburgers made from thin strips of meat grown in a nutrient vat laced with bovine fetus stem cells. Yumm!" It REALLY IS time to give up meat all together! . Seven Reasons to Eat More Organic DARK Chocolate (70 Percent Minimum Cocoa) "More and more health reasons for eating dark chocolate keep coming in. Many will be pointed out here, then explained further in the sources indicated by numbers in parenthesis. But first, understand that organic dark chocolate brought into the market place under fair trade agreements is best." . U.S. Meat Supply Widely Contaminated With Madcow Disease "Prions" There are so many reasons to give up eating meat and become a Vegetarian. . Walnuts Help Protect Against Prostate Cancer, Osteoporosis, and CHD "Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, natural, whole foods are packed with synergistic nutrients that work together in unity to provide a plethora of health benefits without causing negative side effects." . Scientists Say Sugar is as Toxic as Alcohol "Sure, sugar's bad for you. But should we establish a drinking age for sugary sodas? According to UC San Francisco pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig, the answer is emphatically yes. He says that added sweeteners have health effects comparable to alcohol and tobacco, and should be regulated accordingly." . 3 Surprising Reasons to Give Up Soda "Shocking Soda Fact 1: Soda fattens up your organs." "Shocking Soda Fact 2: Soda contains flame retardants." "Shocking Soda Fact 3: Drinking soda makes you a lab rat ." . Frying Potatoes to Make Chips/Fries Produces a Dangerous Carcinogen "It's not just the high fat content that makes potato chips and French fries bad for you; the very process used to cook them produces potent carcinogens inside the potatoes themselves. Baking, roasting or frying any starchy food at high temperatures causes the sugars found in these foods to combine with an amino acid to produce high levels of a potent carcinogen known as acrylamide." . Processed Meat Again Linked to High Increase in Pancreatic Cancer "According to a Swedish epidemiological study conducted by Professor Sussana Larsson at the Karolinska Institute and published in the British Journal of Cancer, just 50 grams a day of processed meat, equivalent to one sausage, increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by 19 percent." . The Healing Effects of Wheat Grass "Wheat grass is composed of the young shoots of wheat before stalks form a head with grain. It contains no wheat gluten, and is considered by many natural health professionals to possess healing properties. Wheat grass is, by composition, a superfood." . Dangerous Mercury Found in Processed Foods and "Body Care" Products "One of the most significant places you may find mercury is in processed foods ... Mercury is also very present in skin whitening creams and body care products" Our advice ... Make sure you eat natural food, and any products you buy for your body, make sure they are natural products from health shops. . Study Shows Vitamin D Could Improve Eyesight of Elderly "British researchers found that supplements were potentially a simple and effective way to combat age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. Effects in mice were seen in as little as six weeks. Scientists believe many people in developed countries lack vitamin D, which they think is essential to keeping a good blood supply flowing to the retinas." . Meat Eaters Greatly Increase Risk of Cancer "Analysis of more than 6,000 pancreatic cancer cases published in the British Journal of Cancer says that eating just 50g of processed meat a day (one sausage or a couple of slices of bacon) raises the likelihood of pancreatic cancer by a fifth. 100g a day (the equivalent of a medium burger) raises it by 38 percent, 150g by 57 percent. Men are worst hit, as they tend to eat the most processed meat. And while pancreatic cancer is not the most common of cancers, it's frequently diagnosed late, with four-fifths of sufferers dying within a year of diagnosis". . Experts Say Energy Drinks are Poisening Kids "Experts say teenagers are being poisoned by the drinks and suffering hallucinations, seizures and cardiac problems. Research by the Poisons Information Centre shows the average age of those becoming ill is 17, but youths as young as 15 have also overdosed". . Cherries Can Help Reverse Gout and Arthritis Symptoms "Did you know that cherries can lower levels of inflammation in the body drastically enough to actually alleviate arthritis symptoms and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes? It doesn't even take a super-powerful extract to feel the effect; powdered cherries alone have produced dramatic results. In at least one study, powdered cherry consumption actually led to a change in the functioning of inflammation-regulating genes in mice". . "enzyme extracted from pineapple stems known as bromelain was superior to the chemo-agent 5-fluorauracil in treating cancer in the animal model." . The Dangers of Man Made Flouride "Besides being one of the most potent rat poisons, fluoride is also one of the basic ingredients in both Prozac (FLUoxetene Hydrochloride) and Sarin nerve gas (Isopropyl-Methyl-Phosphoryl FLUORIDE)." . In 2009, 80 Percent of ALL Antibiotics in U.S. Were Used in Food Animals "Due to growing health dangers, the FDA is setting new limits on the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock ... In 2009, nearly 80 percent of all antibiotics in the US were used on food animals." . The McDonalds Cheesburger That Stayed The Same After a Whole Year "Melanie Hesketh, a California nutritionist, bought a McDonald's cheeseburger a year ago as an experiment. And then she let it sit around for a whole year, unwrapped and unrefrigerated, just to see what would happen. And... nothing happened." What is inside these things, that even bacteria won't touch them?? . Antidepressants Cause Your Arteries to Thicken 400% "Depression may be the worst emotional experience there is. The causes are many, and it often drives people to zig-zag past everything that matters and into a pill bottle of pharmaceutical 'treatments'. But these solutions offered by the pharmaceutical industry are nothing but a sham, and their antidepressant products only make you more depressed and trigger suicidal thoughts. One study has also found that antidepressants cause your arteries to thicken 400% more than aging." . Harvard Declares Dairy is NOT Part of a Healthy Diet "Harvard's nutrition experts did not pull punches, declaring that the university's food guide was based on sound nutrition research and more importantly, not influenced by food industry lobbyists. The greatest evidence of its research focus is the absence of dairy products from the Healthy Eating Plate based on Harvard's assessment that ... high intake can increase the risk of prostate cancer and possibly ovarian cancer. The Harvard experts also referred to the high levels of saturated fat in most dairy products." Ellen White was proclaiming this over 100 year ago! Was Ellen White a Prophet? . Too Little Salt Just as Bad as Too Much? "Low-sodium diets trigger a negative chain reaction in the body that increases the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart attack, and heart disease, the Institute said, adding that contrary to the conventional wisdom of federal agencies overseeing nutrition and health, sodium has only a small effect on blood pressure." Our advice - Stop using the white "refined" salt that has had all of the minerals taken out during processing, and instead start using "pink" unrefined Himalayan salt that you can purchase from health stores. This salt still has the natural minerals still in it. . Fluoride Does Not Benefit Teeth and Could do More Harm "One review from 2008 found in the Journal of the American Dental Association reported that fluoride supplements provide no benefit to primary teeth, and ironically only cause mild or severe dental fluorosis. But while dental fluorosis is concerning, it is just one minor problem when compared to the many serious health issues fluoride induces." . The Benefits of Juicing Carrots "The concentrated vegetable mass in liquid form is easily assimilated, thus making juicing daily ideal for health problems. The body is more able to metabolize nutrients into the body's cells, especially since uncooked vegetables retain their enzymes. Raw vegetables provide all the enzymes you need for optimum assimilation." . A Diet Rich in Strawberries Can Prevent Gastric Diseases "A diet rich in strawberries might exert a beneficial effect in the prevention of gastric diseases related to generation of reactive oxygen species, the scientists conclude in the report." . "Banned" Flame Retardant Chemical Found in Many U.S. Sodas "Added to about 10 percent of sodas in North America for decades, BVO has reportedly led to soda-drinkers experiencing skin lesions, memory loss, and nerve disorders. Interestingly, these are all the symptoms of overexposure to bromine. What is most concerning is the fact that studies have found that BVO can actually build up in human tissue, accumulating in large quantities over long periods of soda consumption." . Pregnant Women Should Take Vitamin D "In his letter, Mr Walker told Mr Lansley that consideration should be given to increasing public awareness of vitamin D deficiency, in particular that all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should receive 10mcg of Vitamin D every day." . Psychiatrist Calls for Lithium to be Added to Water It's bad enough that Flouride (a poison to humans) is added to water. Our advice? Make sure your drinking water is filtered. . Magnesium, the "Master Mineral" "Many call it the master mineral, yet eighty percent or more of modern society is deficient. It is a basic element of over 300 cellular metabolic processes. It's magnesium. As important as it is, it is vastly underrated and underused by health practitioners and physicians." . "During the 1918 influenza outbreak, workers at cinnamon factories seemed immune to the Spanish flu which decimated the population. A potent new form of cinnamon extract may even protect against HIV. An Israeli researcher, taking a cue from a Biblical reference to high priests using a holy oil containing cinnamon, in 2007 developed a powerful cinnamon extract which may protect against modern viruses like the Avian flu." . Water and Lemon, a Good Way to Start Your Day "After sleeping through the night the bodily tissues are dehydrated and need clean, pure water to filter out toxins and improve energy production in the cells. Most individuals turn to stimulants like coffee in the morning to give them a jump start. Unfortunately, coffee is a diuretic that depletes your body of water reserves and essential minerals and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium & magnesium ... Fresh lemon helps oxygenate the body and maximizes enzyme function. Lemon is known to stimulate the liver's natural enzymes. This assists the liver in the process of dumping toxins like uric acid and of liquefying congested bile ducts." . Drinking Popular Fizzy Drinks Could be Worse than Smoking "Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans." ... And other nations. . Green Tea Supplements Better Than Flu Vaccination? "Flu season is now in full swing and seasonal vaccinations are being pushed from every corner. Nonetheless, a recent clinical trial showed that green tea-based supplements reduced the risk of flu by 75%". . Do You Eat at McDonalds? Do You Know Where the Food Comes From? "Unsanitary conditions and repeated acts of animal cruelty at a major American egg farm". ... And this is one of the major egg farms that supplied McDonalds. The truth is, we just don't know where the food comes from in these kind of places like McDonalds, and we don't know what has been done to the food. Best stay away from them altogether. . Mass of Synthetic Chemicals Found in Milk It is a fact, although not well known, that pasteurized milk is bad for your health. Did you know that a humble Godly woman was proclaiming the dangers of milk (amongst other foods) over 80 years ago? Also, take a look at this website for lots of facts about the dangers of milk. . The Dangers of Microwave Ovens "The majority of people use this kitchen appliance without question and often think they are a reasonable alternative to conventional ovens for reheating or cooking. However you may want to think twice before using your microwave, as it could be one of the worst things YOU do to your food." . Makers of Aspartame Renames it as a "Natural" Product to "AminoSweet" This is a known carcinogen and is an ingredient in many drinks and foods. The makers of this toxin have rebranded Aspartame and renamed it "AminoSweet". So be wise and start reading the ingredients list of the foods you buy. And if the food contains an ingredient called Aspartame or AminoSweet, then best place for it is back on the shelf. . Vitamin D Deficiency Could be to Blame for Depressive Winter Months Give you and your family a helping hand during the winter by using a Good quality Vitamin D3 supplement from a health shop. . A Plant Base Diet May REVERSE Heart Disease God created natural food like fruits and vegetables full of all the nutrients we need to live healthy lifestyles. And He also gave us self healing bodies, that together with the right food, can reverse serious conditions. . Exposure to Common Air Fresheners can Cause Allergies, Asthma "New research compiled by scientists from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic suggests that various chemical additives in air fresheners can trigger allergies, asthma and other health problems". . A to Z of the Food Industry's Worst Ingredients An interesting list of ingredients for you to watch out for and try to avoid. |