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BPA is Now BPS and it is All Still BS

3/24/2016

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BPA, Bisphenol A, has been in mainstream use in plastics since the 1960s.  We became enlightened about its dangers when the FDA finally said it needed to be out of baby bottles.  That change came after decades of public poisoning that caused infertility, cancer and abnormal fetal development.  No moves were made to stop its use in food or drink containers.


It has taken years to uncover, but we finally know that BPA is a carcinogen and an endocrine disrupter.  It has taken even longer to understand that we must start making concerted efforts to keep it out of our bodies.  


Keeping safe from BPA means stopping the rampant use of plastic water and soda bottles in favor of glass.  It also means, limiting the use of canned goods, plastic food containers and beer cans.  


Under the watchful eye of the FDA, Bisphenol A lines bottle caps, cans, food pouches, lids of Mason jars, pipes and is used in dental processes.  Even thermal cash register receipts can needlessly contain BPA.  


The uprising that came from the baby bottle crisis made Corporate America take a look at the situation.  People in the know were cutting down on plastics and canned goods use.  They began buying in glass and using stainless steel water bottles to cut down on plastics containing BPA.  Clearly profits were in jeopardy. 

Corporate America responded quickly to create an alternative to BPA which has been introduced as BPS.  One with morals and a conscience would hope that change was for the better.  Not necessarily.



If there is anything to be taught by Corporate America, and the FDA, it is to limit the trust you place in them. The announcement of change came swiftly. It was uncomfortably soon that a replacement product was marketed.  There seemed to be no vetting period for this new product being called BPS, bisphenol-S.


Corporate America began using the phrase, “BPA-free,” immediately.  That was sweet news until you asked the question, “What is in it now?”  Clearly, one could adjust the formula slightly, re-name it and wait decades for the truth of its toxicity to be revealed.  


Fortunately, the development of BPS did not go unnoticed.  It has been less than a year since the appearance of BPS on market shelves and we have our answer.  BPS is still an endocrine disrupter and now it is known to induce the formation of human fat cells.  More dangerous than BPA, BPS bottles now carry the notation, “BPA-free.”


Limiting use of plastics in food containers is the only way to remain safe from both BPA and BPS.  Choose lead-free glass for food storage.    Avoid buying food in cans and cease buying drinks in plastic, knowing that bottled liquids leach higher quantities of chemicals when heated by the sun or allowed to sit in a car.  Lastly, resist the urge to microwave food on plastic or to put faith in Corporate America.

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Poisoned Toothbrush

3/17/2016

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Have you ever wondered what in the world is in toothpaste?  If you have, you’ve looked on the box or the tube to see there is nothing there.  Maybe you found a box insert with the minuscule type that is barely legible that offered some information.  Why are the ingredients not obvious?  

That is deliberate and for very good reason.  Toothpaste is not the healthiest thing you will put in your mouth today.



Even the FDA recognizes that there are dangers with toothpaste poisoning.  They refer to it as “accidental ingestion overdose.”  In speaking of toothpaste, the FDA warns “In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.”  They go on to state that this information might confuse a user of over-the-counter toothpaste products who might believe the amount swallowed during normal use was dangerous.  They continue with this statement, saying “Accidental Ingestion does not refer to the amount of product swallowed during normal use.”

So there you have it from the protectors of our foods and drugs in America.  Apparently, a little poison, used daily and absorbed through the skin of the mouth and ingested by swallowing in small amounts is okey-dokey.  That train of thinking must fall under the FDA category of GRAS, Generally Regarded As Safe.

We know that 4 ounces of most toothpastes can kill a small child, yet, we have no fear of letting our skin absorb it two or three times a day for eighty plus years.  A closer look will tell you how dangerous toothpaste is for your body.

You will find ingredients such as fluoride, which is absolutely toxic to the human body and designated as a drug by the FDA; saccharine, a known carcinogen; titanium dioxide which whitens teeth and white paint; carrageenan, a seaweed byproduct known to cause stomach and bowel upsets while inflaming the body; sodium lauryl sulfate, another known carcinogen and formaldehyde are at the top of the list of usual ingredients.  Combined with those are dangerous dyes and petroleum products that have no business in the human body.

There are many alternatives to commercial toothpaste that are toxin free and even good for the body.  Homemade varieties are not so luxurious or convenient as some of the other possibilities.  Many holistic and natural brands are made with the convenience of a tube for dispensing and have very similar qualities as commercial name brands in terms of taste and use.  These have varying levels of cleanliness, quality and natural attributes.  Beware, Corporate America is purchasing 'healthy' brands and sometimes corrupting those options.


For a homemade version see:  
https://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/why-choose-a-safer-toothpaste


​Give nature a try.

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Hemp Oil for Pain

3/13/2016

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Surrounded by misunderstanding, confusion and fear, hemp oil is seriously under utilized for the purposes of healing and wellness.  Even though it is legal in all 50 US states, there is still question about how that can be because of its close relationship to marijuana.  


The confusion begins with the questions about the potential of getting high from hemp products.  Although hemp and marijuana are related by their plant family, they are very separate entities when it comes to the psychoactive effects of the plants.  


Hemp and marijuana both have CBC the non-psychoactive healing element.   Only marijuana, and not hemp, produces the psychoactive THC.  This means you can use hemp in all of it’s forms, from edible seeds to oils and never experience a “high.”  The CBC and THC can be separated in marijuana to provide medicinal uses that are not psychoactive.


Hemp oil should not be overlooked for pain relief and should probably be in everyone’s  medicine cabinet, replacing harmful drugs.  A dropper-full released under the tongue to be absorbed is all that is needed.  The earthy, green, nutty taste is pleasant and enjoyable when swallowed after a few seconds.  It is especially helpful for chronic pain from muscles and joints.


In addition to pain relief, hemp oil is an excellent skin healer.  You can now find it in lotions and skin creams over the counter.  It increases blood circulation, assists in curing cancer and improves general health with an excellent balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.  Every form of hemp has secondary side-effects and they are all good for you.


From personal experience I can recommend my use of hemp oil for chronic pain.  I can tell you that the benefits begin almost instantaneously.   By the time you are ready to replace the cap on the bottle, you will begin to feel relief.  


Gaining access to quality hemp oil is not always easy even though it can be legally shipped throughout the United States.  With that said, I will recommend the brand I currently use.  There is no financial benefit to myself.   The product is produced in small batches by two very conscientious young women who care about health and provide a very pure product. 


You can locate the product for shipping at KB Pure Essentials at https://kbpureessentials.com.  The product I use is the Hemp Oil Tincture.
  

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FLAX FACTS

3/9/2016

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Flax has been cultivated since 3000 BC.  King Charlemagne was so enthusiastic about its value that he required it to be consumed.  

It’s value, known to us now, is endless.  Not only is it an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and fiber, but it provides minerals like magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, calcium and iron.  It is rich in vitamin E, B complex vitamins and antioxidants.  

Flax, while it will lower bad cholesterol, is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood pressure and is preventative for coronary disease, stroke and cancer.

The best news is you will barely know it is there when you cook with it.  It can be used ground or whole and slipped into smoothies, meatloaf, cupcakes, bread, soups, stews, stir fry and almost anything you cook without interfering with other flavors or textures.

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Why Would You Suspect You Are Not Metals Poisoned?

3/7/2016

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Metals toxicity are Deadly


Why would you suspect You are Not metals Toxic?


Have you…

Inhaled second-hand smoke?
Been a smoker?
Used dinnerware with FDA approval to have a lead content?
Served from leaded glass glasses or decanters?

Eaten foods with corn syrup (half of which contains mercury in the US)?
Eaten chicken (which has been fed with arsenic laced feed since 1940)?
Have or have ever had amalgam fillings in your mouth?
Have or have ever had other potentially dangerous metals in your mouth?
Used antiperspirant (which contains aluminum)?
Eaten baked goods (most of which used baking powder with aluminum)?
Cooked on coated pans or aluminum pans?
Had vaccines containing mercury?
Taken pharmaceuticals containing mercury?

It is easy to find metals that would like to take up residency in your body.  They are everywhere.  If you experience random, unexplainable symptoms, chronic conditions and even poor mental health, why not determine if metals are a contributing factor?  

Symptoms can include:

Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Lethargy
Chronic Pain
Autoimmune Disease
Chronic Illness
Hearing Fluctuations
Sight Fluctuations
Sleep Disorders
Autism
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
IBS

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REWIND THE FUTURE

3/7/2016

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IF YOU'VE NEVER TURNED LEFT INTO A FAST FOOD JOINT,
YOU DON'T NEED TO SEE THIS.

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IS SUGAR YOUR RECREATIONAL DRUG OF CHOICE?

3/5/2016

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Sugar is a drug. 
We can’t deny that any longer.

Almost everyone is an addict and we barely recognize our daily consumption because it is so well hidden in our foods.

Sugar causes inflammation.  inflammation exacerbates pain. 




​The American Heart Association recommends men consume no more than 9 teaspoons a day for a total of about 150 calories.  Woman are recommended to use no more than 6 teaspoons per day which is about 100 calories. Converted to grams that is about 24 grams for women and 36 grams for men. That seems doable until you actually add up your daily consumption of both known and hidden sugars.  


                                                     One Teaspoon of Sugar = 4 grams

                                Women should limit intake to about 6 teaspoons a day
                                  Men should limit intake to about 9 teaspoons a day



Daily sugar limits are for “added” sugars not natural sugars.  Natural sugars are in fresh fruits and vegetables and are not the real problem when you consume them in their natural state.  

The real troubles come to us in almost all processed foods, packaged goods, drinks, and most restaurant foods, especially chain restaurants.   The damage it does is slow and can go unnoticed for years.

Sugars are added to processed foods with confusing names.  Corn syrup, corn sugar, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, molasses, agave, cane sugar, brown sugar, fruit juice concentrate, cane juice, palm sugar, date sugar, malt syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, glucose, sucrose, maltose, lactose, maple syrup, turbinado, and more.  It’s all sugar and your body processes it in the same way. 

In reality of those 6-9 teaspoons of sugar a day are not much considering the available sources.  For some people that is barely enough to handle morning coffee.  Add to that a bowl of sugared cereal and count on about 4 more teaspoons.   

If you are lucky enough to find bread that is low sugar it will be under 5 grams a slice and putting jam on that at about 12 grams a tablespoon just about wraps up the day's allotment.

Limiting sugar intake is tricky unless you are cooking your own meals.  The McDonald’s Bacon Clubhouse Crispy Bacon Sandwich has 16 grams of sugar and if you put ketchup at 4 grams per tablespoon onto those fries that are sugared before cooking, you have had your fill of sugar for the day.  You could just have the 32 ounce Coke and find yourself at 65 grams.

Just as a Reality Check, Consider:

Subway’s Sweet Onion  Chicken Teriyaki 6” Sandwich at 16 grams of sugar
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup at 10 grams of sugar per tablespoon
Worcestershire Sauce 1 gram of sugar per teaspoon
Famous Dave’s sweet pickle chips 8 grams of sugar per ounce
Sweet Chili Sauce at 7 grams of sugar a tablespoon
Prego Spaghetti Sauce at 20 grams of sugar per cup


Getting out of the clutches of sugar takes about three weeks and it is not easy to do. When you start reintroducing it, it does not take long to take up residency as your favorite addiction.  It is more addictive than cocaine.  Dr. Mark Harmon says, “use it like you would a recreational drug.” 

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