Fluoride Brainwashing & Junk Water

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Absorb more contaminants in a 10 minute hot shower than you do drinking a gallon of chlorinated tap water. ************** Coming this summer! Achieving Wellness & Weight Loss $99 includes 4 one-hour classes Dates: June 11, 25 and July 9, 23 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. Space will be limited! Location Kenosha Personal Training Register at GetBetterWellness.com e-course! Achieving Wellness & Weight Loss Check out the e-course Get the e-book plus personal coaching from me on-line. $59 What results can you expect? Learn why eating real food transforms health and boosts energy. Discover hidden food sensitivities that may be at the root of your stubborn weight issues and chronic conditions Practical help for ditching processed food and incorporating whole food into your diet. Achieve desired weight goals and keep extra pounds off permanently. Erin Chamerlik, MT(ASCP) Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach STAY IN TOUCH Become a Facebook fan Visit my blog Follow me on Twitter Contact me Visit my website Sign up for this newsletter Get Better Wellness Radio Show iTunes Blog Talk Radio Health conscious consumers know that it is critical to filter tap water before drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it because it is loaded with harmful chemicals. Only 91 contaminants are regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act, yet more than 60,000 chemicals can be found in our public water supply today. Is bottled water better than tap water? 60% to 70% of all bottled water is exempt from the FDA's bottled water standards and often presents the same health concerns as unfiltered tap water. Environmental Working Group reports that bottled water often contains a wide range of pollutants "including not only disinfection byproducts, but also common urban wastewater pollutants like caffeine and pharmaceuticals; heavy metals and minerals including arsenic and radioactive isotopes; fertilizer residue (nitrate and ammonia); and a broad range of other, tentatively identified industrial chemicals used as solvents, plasticizers, viscosity decreasing agents, and propellants." Drinking bottled water contributes to the largest pollution issue facing The US. People in this country throw away more than 2 million plastic bottles per hour, and most of those bottles end up in landfills and in our oceans, where it takes hundreds of years for them to even begin decomposing. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in New York alone, nearly 2.5 billion bottles of water a year are sold. Stacked up end to end, they would reach the moon After learning that bottled water is not safe and horrible for our environment many people go back to drinking tap water. Should we drink tap water? Let's look at just one chemical in tap water, fluoride. You might be surprised to learn that the water you drink and the processed food you eat is linked to Alzheimer's disease and other brain diseases because of the fluoride that they contain. Fluoride does nothing to improve the safety of drinking water. Fluoride is a chemical added to water as a medication to treat teeth. Any benefit the fluoride provides teeth is only when it is applied topically. Unfortunately as we swallow fluoride in food and water we accumulate fluoride in our tissues. Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, MD said, "The general public may not know that fluoride can injure the nervous system and even cause cancer. Degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s are possibly linked to drinking fluoridated water. Cancer, behavioral problems, thyroid suppression, male infertility and impotence are also some examples of what may happen to the body when too much fluoride is present. Fluoride will not kill you outright or cause dementia over a short period of time. But at certain levels it will accumulate in your brain and can lead to a form of degeneration." Where does the fluoride come from that is put in tap water? Fluoride that is put in your tap water is a byproduct of the aluminum and fertilizer industries. These industries produce toxic waste fluoride that is either dumped in acidic wastewater ponds or sold to municipal water treatment facilities. Approximately 200,000 tons of silicofluorides are sold to communities in the United States for water fluoridation. Follow the money. These industries found that disposing of the toxic waste fluoride was very expensive, but they could sell it to communities and make a profit if enough people believed that fluoride was a good thing. Do you drink or cook with tap water or make formula from boiled tap water? Do you buy bottled juice, processed food, canned food or eat at restaurants? Do you let the dentist give your kids fluoride treatments or buy bottled water with fluoride added? Does your toothpaste and mouthwash have added fluoride? Toothpaste containing fluroide comes with this warning: “WARNINGS: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed get medical help immediately or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” You are also advised: “Do Not Swallow, Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision.” Yes, if your 2 year old eats a tube of flavored Colgate for kids toothpaste the toxic dose of fluoride could kill. You are ingesting large amounts of toxic fluoride and it is accumulating inside of you. Fluoride accumulates in bones and teeth and can cause skeletal or dental fluorosis. Skeletal fluorosis can cause pain and damage to bones and joints and is often misdiagnosed as arthritis. Kids are getting exposed to large amounts of fluoride early on while their teeth are developing. This early exposure to fluoride will destroy teeth and cause dental fluorosis, which appears as white streaks, brown spots, pitting or mottling of enamel. Picture source Sadly, children with fluoride-discolored teeth are more likely to have bone damage later on. How much fluoride are you getting? Half the fluoride that we ingest is deposited in bones and teeth and the other half is excreted. The average American ingests 3 to 6 mg of fluoride a day from water, food, toothpaste, mouthwash, and pesticides. If half stays in the body, over 10 years the fluoride accumulates to over 7,300 mg. This is the level where skeletal fluorosis can happen. Fluoridation is not necessary. Most water in America is fluoridated while only 5.7% of people worldwide use fluoridated water. The CDC likes to believe that water fluoridation is one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century and will say that dental caries declined during the second half of the 20th century because of fluoridation. The CDC will not tell you that western countries which do not fluoridate water saw similar declines in tooth decay. Perhaps the American Dental Association has decided to dig in their heels and turn their back on credible studies because admitting that fluoridation is useless in preventing dental disease and is harmful to health would bring an avalanche of legal backlash that would wipe out the financial resources of this organization and its members. Your best option for safe drinking water Tap water that you filter at home is the safest, most economical and environmentally friendly water to drink. A few years ago we installed a water filter system for our drinking and cooking water. My husband changes the filters every 6 months and we are horrified to see what has been filtered out of our community water supply. Here's a picture of the filters (before and after). Filters start out as pure white, but after filtering "clean" tap water for a few months they are saturated with goopy gunk. The sludge is so thick on the one filter that you can see my finger imprint in the goo. We also have installed filters on each of our shower heads. Contaminants in tap water can cause people harm through bathing. Tap water is full of harmful chemicals like chlorine which can combine with organic materials to form trihalomethanes, known carcinogens. Drinking tap water or showering in tap water will allow trihalomethanes to enter the human body. In a hot shower, the substance evaporates out of the water and is inhaled. During a ten minute hot shower we can absorb more contaminants into our bodies than drinking half a gallon of chlorinated tap water. A good shower filter will remove more than 90% of the chlorine from shower water. Shower filters help promote both immediate and long-lasting beauty benefits like softer skin and healthier hair. I have researched water and shower filters and found a manufacturer that provides many affordable options. Aquasana filters are tested to leave in the healthy minerals that your body needs, like calcium and magnesium, while removing harmful chemicals and contaminants. It only costs 10 cents a gallon, and there’s no bottled water waste. We would not purposely add arsenic to the water supply. And we would not purposely add lead. But we do add fluoride. The fact is that fluoride is more toxic than lead and just slightly less toxic than arsenic." Source

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Five Foods That May Make You Look Younger

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By Fred Pescatore, MD See Article on Dr. Pescatore website.

At least, I am giving up my secrets to how I stay so young. Actually, it’s really quite simple – I merely follow my own advice and hardly ever deviate. It’s not that hard once you’ve gotten it down. Just don’t let anything stand in your way of achieving your goals. Enough of the pep talk.

Part of looking young involves having a glowing skin and the key to that lies in your stomach.

The wrong food choices cause inflammation right down to the cellular level. Unfortunately, you can’t immediately see the damages those foods inflict upon your appearance so many don’t consider this aspect. But, that inflammation leads directly to wrinkling, sagging and premature aging.

As if I didn’t rail against sugar enough, here is yet another scientific reason to avoid white foods such as bread, pasta, rice and other refined grain products. As these foods get quickly turned into sugar in your bloodstream, that sugar will bond with protein and create advanced glycation end products, appropriately abbreviated AGE’s. These cause collagen to become inflamed and stiff leading to amongst many other things, wrinkles.

1. Wild Salmon – the fish must be wild because the pigment that makes the fish pink, astaxanthin is a powerful foe of free radicals – those rogue molecules that damage cell membranes and DNA and cause skin to age. If you purchase, pretty pink farmed salmon, the color is determined not naturally, but by carefully chosen pigments – in fact, salmon farmers have a palette wheel similar to the one that you get when you are shopping for paint colors so they can have their fish have any hue the end buyer wants. (Frankenfood strikes again). In fact, one study found that eating one serving every five days can prevent actinic keratoses – those ugly brown patches that are precancerous.
2. Leafy Greens – these include spinach, kale and other greens which contain lutein, which protects the skin from sun-induced inflammation and wrinkles.
3. Sweet Potatoes – yes, for those not trying to lose weight, these are a much healthier option than white potatoes. These contain beta-carotene which helps to balance your skins pH, helps combat dryness and promotes cell turnover all resulting in smoother skin.
4. Vitamin C containing Foods – These include red and green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and of course, berries, cantaloupe and citrus fruits. We are essentially the only mammal that does not produce any vitamin C and it is essential to building collagen, the key component to younger-looking skin. Collagen starts to break down in your twenties. These foods also contain bioflavanoids which protect skin from UV rays and help prevent cell death.
5. Lycopene containing Foods – Yes, we all know about the tomato but there are other foods such as pink grapefruit, watermelon and red peppers. The peppers and tomatoes will need to be cooked in order to get the most lycopene from them. Lycopene is a potent anti-oxidant that shields skin from sun damage but from the inside, not like sunscreen which works from the outside.
6. Pycnogeneol – although not a food, I thought it would be best to mention it here because this supplement, made from the French maritime pine tree bark, has multiple research studies showing how it supports collagen and elastin.

While collagen may be important for the skin as I have just told you, it is also important in the lining of our blood vessels and helps them to expand and contract. Therefore, all of these things I just mentioned above can aid in cardiovascular disease and its prevention, including stroke and high blood pressure.

DHEA - Bioidentical hormone gives the biggest bang for the buck

DHEA to the Rescue

by Dr. Brownstein

Original Article

Question: I've heard that DHEA is critical in helping the body when it's under stress. Can you explain what DHEA is and its role in overall health?

Dr. Brownstein's Answer:

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is one of a number of muscle-building, libido-stimulating hormones called androgens. In times of stress (including injury), the adrenal glands produce more DHEA to help the body cope and repair.

This hormone also helps rebuild injured tissue. If the adrenal glands malfunction and decrease production of tissue-rebuilding hormones such as DHEA, the body’s capacity to withstand disease and promote health becomes compromised.

DHEA also is helpful for treating a variety of conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders. Optimal DHEA levels range from 200 to 400 mcg/dl for men, and 120 to 300 mcg/dl for women. Average supplemental dosages for men range from 5 to 10 mg/day, and for women 2 to 5 mg/day.

The side effects of DHEA are minor — occasional acne or moodiness can occur. Maintaining the low doses minimizes the chance of adverse effects. However, if side effects do occur, simply lower the dose.

Of all the bioidentical hormones I have used in my practice, the one that gives the biggest bang for the buck is DHEA. It is inexpensive and has proven to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions. If I only had one adrenal hormone to use, it would be DHEA.

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Natural Cure for Urinary Tract Infections

More than 50% of women will experience a urinary tract infection in their lifetime. Stock your cupboard with a few natural products so that you are ready when you first feel that little twinge.

For urinary tract infections: d-Mannose or Xylitol

I recommend using d-mannose, like ClearTract (10 – 50 times stronger than cranberry), or xylitol instead of cranberry juice. Cranberry works but not as well as xylitol or d-mannose. Cranberry juice has fructose sugar present, even in the unsweetened juice.

The xylitol or d-mannose adhere to receptor sites causing the e. coli (bad bacteria) to slide off and out as you urinate.

Your best opportunity to stop a urinary tract infection is in the first 24 hours. At the first hint of something wrong, get to work with the strategies listed below.

Diet

Sugar depresses your immune system. Starve the bacteria by cutting the sugar, grains, corn and flour from your diet.

· No sugar, sweets, breads, cereals, pasta, chips, popcorn

· No soda, juice, flavored water, carbonated beverages, alcohol

· No dried fruits

· No starchy vegetables like white potatoes

· No mushrooms, cheese, tomato paste

· No vinegar, soy sauce, tamari sauce

Because of biochemical individuality you may be able to tolerate some whole fruit. Eat no more than 1-3 pieces per day of low-glycemic fruits.

Enjoy fresh meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, water, herbal tea, organic butter or ghee, raw unrefined coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil

Drink water

At the first hint of an infection, increase your water consumption and start hitting the infection hard with natural medicine. Drink 8 oz. of water every hour.

Eat 3 meals every day that contain animal protein, healthy fat (butter, raw coconut oil, olives, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts), and vegetables (6-9 servings a day). Limited whole fruit is acceptable.

Tea

Drink herbal tea like Echinacea, goldenseal or Pau d’arco tea several times a day. Add 1 – 2 tsp. of coconut oil to your tea. Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties due to the lauric acid.

Daily Supplements

• A good probiotic like Garden of Life Primal Defense (provide friendly bacteria to fight the invading bad bacteria). 1 per day normally or 2 per day during infection.
• Vitamin D3 (for a healthy immune system) 2,000 - 4,000 IU per day. Try to find a gel cap instead of a dry capsule or tablet. NSI Mini Gels from www.Vitacost.com, 4,000 IU are good.
• Carlson’s cod liver oil (fight inflammation)
• Essential fatty acids – healing, preventing fungus from destroying cells
• 2 -3 tsp/day
• Nutiva unrefined organic coconut oil (antibacterial and antimicrobial properties)
• Vitamin C, buffered (fights infections and needed for repair)
• A quality multi vitamin like Wellness Resources Energy Multi or Garden of Life
  

Magnesium glycinate

Gluten-free Grain-free Strawberry Cream Pie

Recipe from The Barefoot Cook

http://thebarefootcook.com/recipes/strawberry-cream-pie-with-date-pecan-crust/

Strawberry Cream Pie with Date-Pecan Crust

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh organic strawberries
• 2 cups heavy cream – preferably raw and organic
• 1 cup – dates
• 1 cup – pecans
• 4 Tablespoons 100% Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon – Vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon – Real salt
• 1 sprig of fresh mint (optional)

Directions

1. Make the crust: Place dates in food processor and grind till chopped up into small pieces. Then add pecans and grind for a few seconds more until chopped together. Press this mixture into a tart pan or a pie dish. Place in freezer and let chill for 30 minutes of more.
2. Wash and slice strawberries lengthwise. Toss with 2 Tablespoons of Maple syrup. Place berries in refrigerator and let cool for 30 minutes.
3. Whip the cream and add vanilla and remaining maple syrup.
   
4. Once chilled, layer berries onto crust and spread whip cream on top. It may fall apart a bit when you cut into it and serve it. Serve with a sprig of mint on top. Enjoy!!!

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Obesity Epidemic from USDAs Love of Grains

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Maybe they were wrong....maybe we don't do well eating 6-11 servings of bread and grains. ************** Classes in IL/WI Achieving Wellness & Weight Loss Register at GetBetterWellness.com e-course! Achieving Wellness & Weight Loss Check out the e-course Get the e-book plus personal coaching from me on-line. $59 What results can you expect? Learn why eating real food transforms health and boosts energy. Discover hidden food sensitivities that may be at the root of your stubborn weight issues and chronic conditions Practical help for ditching processed food and incorporating whole food into your diet. Achieve desired weight goals and keep extra pounds off permanently. Erin Chamerlik, MT(ASCP) Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach STAY IN TOUCH Become a Facebook fan Visit my blog Follow me on Twitter Contact me Visit my website Sign up for this newsletter Get Better Wellness Radio Show iTunes Blog Talk Radio U.S. Obesity Epidemic Coincides with Introduction of USDA Dietary Guidelines The Real Food Revivalist! 30 years ago the USDA blessed us with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This heap of rubbish got Americans to eat a grain-based, low fat diet. The result? Obesity has more than doubled The number of people with type-2 diabetes has tripled. During that same time childhood obesity has tripled. 1 in 3 children born today are expected to have type-2 diabetes at some time in their life. Now, the first lady has the Let's Move Campaign. They recognize that 30 years ago we were much healthier but this government website fails to make the connection with the blatantly obvious.  Instead they say kids are obese today because they don't run around at recess and walk to school anymore. I do agree with their statement that back then meals were home cooked and included vegetables while fast food meals were rare. And today kids spend an average of 7.5 hours each day using some form of media including tv, computers, cell phones, video games and movies. Unfortunately, the Let's Move! website still says that the USDA Dietary Guidelines are "science-based advice for individuals over the age of two to promote health and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases." Let's graph this out to compare the obesity rate beginning with the implementation of the 1980 USDA Guidelines: Maybe they were wrong....maybe we don't do well eating 6-11 servings of bread and grains.  Let's Move! recommends that we eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables and they say that "canned counts".  Without qualifying that statement we might pick up a can of peaches in heavy syrup.  Eat that can of peaches and you will have 25 tsp of sugar coursing through your bloodstream in no time  (100grams of carbs converts to about 1/2 cup of sugar)! It is always better to eat fresh or frozen. Eat a real peach and enjoy all of the nutrients plus, instead of 1/2 cup of sugar, you will only have about 2 tsp.  Gov recommends that kids should drink 100% juice - but they don't realize that 12 ounces of grape juice has 15 tsp of sugar, even more than a can of Coke that has 10 tsp of sugar. Let's Move! recommends drinking non-fat pasteurized milk and using industrially processed vegetable oil instead of butter.  The fact is we need real fat. We need saturated fat like organic butter to build cells, hormones and our brain. Eating fat does NOT turn into body fat. The mechanism to store body fat involves insulin. Insulin is the key that opens to door for fat storage in our cells. What causes the release of insulin?   Eating grains, 100% fruit juice and canned peaches. QUIZ: Are you depriving your body of healthy fats like those found in nuts, avocado, meat, fish, organic butter, extra virgin olive oil and unrefined coconut oil? Here are signs and symptoms of being deficient in healthy fat (Diana Schwarzbein, MD): Brittle nails Craving carbs Constipation Dry, limp, thinning hair Infertility Insomnia Mood disorders Scaly, itchy skin Loss of lean body mass with a gain of belly fat My advice:   Eat 3 meals a day and make sure that each meal has animal protein, healthy fat and lots of vegetables. If you want to have a bit of unrefined grains and whole fruit, keep them limited to keep your insulin under control, reduce your blood sugar and optimize your weight. The Real Food Revivalist!

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