Roundup Ready Sugar Beet - What is next

October 7, 2008 // 3 Comments »

This article hit my desk today and being a keen gardener, but amateur, I know what the effect on my plants that roundup or Glyphosphate has on them. To think that they are now genetically modifying sugar beet to be resistant to this chemical horrifies me. I remember talking to a lady quite recently who ended up in hospital from Glyphosphate poisoning from just spraying the paths in her farm. has anyone analysed the harvested sugar been for traces of glyphosphate or its derivatives - i guess not. My prediction is that these beet will contain high levels of this dangerous chemical - but thats OK because the governments and chemical companies say it is safe. Yeah right. Anyway make up your own mind.

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The Greatest Tragedy of All Time

January 15, 2008 // No Comments »

This film was a personal response to our over reliance on the established medical treatments and it expresses some of my personal views. If you want to see more please go to website www.squidoo.com/greatesttragedye mail me


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Announcement - water based skincare

December 18, 2007 // No Comments »

At long last i have found a true water based skin care system suitable for all skin types but importantly one that does not have Parabens or chemical preservatives in it. Parabens are chemicals required by many products to prolong shelf life. Sadly they also damage the very skin we are trying to protect.

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Apricot Kernels - B17 - benefits

November 16, 2007 // No Comments »

I’ve recommended Apricot Kernels and other things as a source of B17 - wrongly called B17 as far as i can figure but that might be changing. Here is a great summary - if a little technical about B17 and what it does. We have seen some fascinating results with Sickle Cell Disease and B1, Apricot Kernels, Millet, and even Apricot Kernel Oil (cold pressed).

Apricot Kernels (B17 – called Vitamin B17 in error)

Apricot Kernels are the richest source of B17 (Laetrile). Ernst Krebs is the world’s leading authority on the relationship between cancer and nitrilosides, and the inventor of laetrile.

• G. Edward Griffin’s book World Without Cancer (American Media, 1974), available from Health World
• Ernst Krebs discussion of The Nature of Cancer
• Ernst Krebs discussion of the Trophoblast Theory of Cancer
• Ernst Krebs discussion of Trophoblasts and Morning Sickness
• Ernst Krebs discussion of the Metabolism of nitrilosides (Vitamin B17)
• Charles Gurchot’s explanation of How Vitamin B17 Works

Apricot kernels are known to prevent and cure cancer, even though the medical establishment has worked night and day and even lied to suppress it. B17 is found in most all fruit seeds such as the apple, peach, cherry, orange, nectarine and apricot. It is found in some beans and many grasses such as wheat grass. The hard wooden pit in the middle of the peach is not supposed to be thrown away. In fact, the wooden shell is strong armor protecting one of the most important foods known to man, the seed. It is one of the main courses of food in cultures such as the Navajo Indians, the Hunzas the Abkhasians and many more. Did you know that within these tribes there has never been a reported case of cancer. (And there are doctors and scientists from the U.S. living within these tribes right now studying this phenomena) We don’t need to make the seed a main course but we do need the equivalent of about seven apricots seeds per day to nearly guarantee a cancer free life. Other foods that contain vitamin B-17 are: bitter almonds, millet, wheat grass, lima beans and more. (The bitter almond tree was banned from the U.S. in 1995.) The kernel or seed contains the highest amounts of  B17.

 One of the most common nitrilosides is amygdalin. This nitriloside occurs in the kernels of seeds of practically all fruits. The seeds of apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, and the like carry this factor; often in the extraordinary concentration of 2 to 3 per cent. Since the seeds of fruits are possibly edible, it may be proper to designate the non-toxic water soluble accessory food factor or nitriloside that they contain as vitamin B-17. The presence of nitriloside in the diet produces specific physiologic effects and leaves as metabolites specific chemical compounds of a physiologically active nature. The production by a non-toxic, water-soluble accessory food factor of specific physiological effects as well as identifiable metabolites suggests the vitamin nature of the compound.

 In metabolism, nitriloside is hydrolyzed to free hydrogen cyanide, benzaldehyde or acetone and sugar. This occurs largely through the enzyme Beta-glucosidase produced by intestinal bacteria as well as by the body. The released HCN [hydrocyanide] is detoxified by the enzyme rhodanese to the relatively non-toxic thiocyanate molecule. The sugar is normally metabolized. The released benzaldehyde in the presence of oxygen is immediately oxidized to benzoic acid which is non-toxic. Thus this newly designated vitamin B-17 (nitriloside) could account for:

1. The thiocyanates in the body fluids–blood, urine, saliva, sweat, and tears;
2. For part of the benzoic acid (and subsequently hippuric acid); salicylic acid isomers;
3. For the HCN that goes to the production of cyanocobalamin from hydrocobalamin, or production of vitamin B₁₂ from provitamin B₁₂.

These are the physiological properties of the common nitriloside amygdalin. Before considering the possible antineoplastic activity of this vitamin B-17, let us recall that the benzoic acid arising from it has certain antirheumatic and antiseptic properties. It was rather widely used (in Germany and elsewhere) for rheumatic disease therapy prior to the advent of the ortho-hydroxy addition product of benzoic acid known as ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid or salicylic acid. It was originally obtained from beech-wood bark. As a matter of interest, the para- hydroxy isomer of benzoic acid occurs in the para hydroxybenzaldehyde aglycon (non-sugar) of the nitriloside found in the cereal millet. Millet was once more widely used in human nutrition than wheat. Wheat seed contains little or no nitriloside.

Recall now, that thiocyanate also was once widely used, in both Germany and American medicine, as an effective agent for hypertension. Used as such, as the simple chemical, the dosage was difficult to control. Obviously, this difficulty does not arise from the thiocyanate usually produced in the body through metabolizing B-17 (nitriloside). However, chronic hypotension (the opposite of hypertension) has been reported in Nigerians who eat quantities of the nitriloside-containing manioc (cassava)–especially that of the bitter variety.

Let us pause to reflect upon this question: Might not the rheumatic diseases as well as certain aspects of hypertension be in some cases partially related to a dietary deficiency in nitrilosides? One can hardly deny that the ingestion of a sufficient quantity of nitriloside-containing foods will metabolically yield sufficient benzoic acid and/or salicylic acid isomers to palliate rheumatic disease and certainly to decrease, however temporarily, hypertension as well as to foster the nitrilosation of provitamin B-12 to active vitamin B-12: cyanocobalamin.

Despite all this, are we justified in suggesting that cancer itself might be another chronic metabolic disease that arises from a specific vitamin deficiency–a deficiency specifically in B-17 (nitriloside)?

There are many chronic or metabolic diseases that challenge medicine. Many of these diseases have already been conquered. What proved to be their solution? By solution we mean both prevention and cure. What really cures really prevents. Let us think of some of these diseases that have found total prevention and hence cure. We are speaking of metabolic or non-transmissible diseases. At one time the metabolic disease known as scurvy killed hundreds of thousands of people, sometimes entire populations. This disease found total prevention and cure in the ascorbic acid or vitamin C component of fruits and vegetables. Similarly, the once fatal diseases so aptly called pernicious anaemia, pellagra, beri beri, countless neuropathies, and the like, found complete cure and prevention in specific dietary factors, that is, essential nutrients in an adequate diet.

Let’s go a step further, almost to the border of dogmatism, to advance an axiom in medicine and biology:

No chronic or metabolic disease has ever found cure or prevention, that is, real cure and real prevention–except through factors essential to an adequate diet and/or normal to animal economy.

I would welcome a contradiction to this principle; but even an exception would “prove the rule.”

Does it seem likely, therefore, that cancer will be the first exception to this generalization that to date has not had a single known exception? In my humble opinion, certainly not. But does it follow from this that B-17 (nitriloside) is the specific antineoplastic compound? Logically, by itself, alone, this conclusion that nitriloside is the specific antineoplastic compound does not follow. However, examine the brilliant laboratory studies of Dr. Dean Burk of the Department of Cytochemistry of the National Cancer Institute in Washington. I believe that in light of the experimental evidence that he has produced, you might agree that B-17 (nitriloside) is indeed the antineoplastic compound.*

One might ask, then, whether we suggest that B-17 (nitriloside) or Laetrile is an effective cancer drug. Our reply must be: it is not a drug; it is a food.

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“It’s OK” they said - the’re tested by the government

October 12, 2007 // No Comments »

I, like many others, watched the channel 4 UK television programme last night on the toxic chemicals in cosmetics, cleaners and surprisingly foodstuff. Three ladies, including the presenter, tested blood and urine for Triclosan and Parabens (they could have checked for many other) and found disturbingly high levels of the primary 2 they were testing for and identified exposure to over 5000 separate chemicals. They then changed their products for ones without these chemicals and 8 days later were tested again. Wow the results were surprising even for me. After 8 days Parabens were out of the system and Triclosan was also much lower. The point is this - just because these compounds and chemicals are tested by the Government and given the ’safe’ tag why should we believe them. They also said DDT was safe and PCBs and pesticides. Don’t blindly accept what you hear from ‘experts’ they may be being funded by the very people who make these chemicals.

My advice, for what it’s worth, LIVE LIFE WITHOUT CHEMICALS and READ THE LABELS. If there are chemicals that you can’t say the name easily don’t put them in your body or on your on your skin.

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Diabetes - Caused by Ignorance?

September 30, 2007 // 4 Comments »

I see so many people who are developing Diabetes simply due to ignorance. Now some sadly choose to (or would choose to) ignore any advice and elect to rely on the medical worlds response which is very effective but still carries enormous risk due to the complications that inevitable come with long term pharmaceutical drug use.

Over the next few days I’m going to cover the subject of diabetes in some detail as many people are living and dying in Ignorance and that makes me MAD.

Diabetes is caused by a problem in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is needed to move glucose (blood sugar) into cells, where it is used for energy.

If glucose does not get into the cells, the body cannot use it for energy. Too much glucose will then remain in the blood, causing the symptoms of diabetes.

There are several types of diabetes. This article focuses on type 2, which is usually accompanied by obesity and insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance occurs when insulin produced by your pancreas cannot get the necessary Glucose (required for energy) inside fat and muscle cells to release energy. Since the cells are not getting the insulin they need, the pancreas produces more and more. Over time, abnormally high levels of sugar build up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia. Many people with insulin resistance have hyperglycemia and high blood insulin levels at the same time. People who are overweight have a higher risk of insulin resistance, because fat interferes with the body’s ability to use insulin.

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Most people with the disease are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, type 2 diabetes can also develop in those who are thin, especially the elderly.

Family history and genetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Other risk factors include:

• Race/ethnicity (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans all have high rates of diabetes)
• Age greater than 45 years
• Previously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor
• High blood pressure
• HDL cholesterol of less than 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level of greater than 250 mg/dL
• History of gestational diabetes

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Allergy Epidemic!!! - why

September 26, 2007 // 2 Comments »

When i heard this report on the morning news i couldn’t help but ask: Why are we facing an allergy epidemic?

• Is it that our young mums and mums to be aren’t getting the nutrition they need before and after conception?
• could it be that the food we are producing is so heavily polluted with chemicals that it is masking the correct functioning of the immune system?
• could it be that our immune systems are so confused by stress, chemicals and lack of proper nutrition that the essential communication mechanisms no longer work correctly and odd things happen?
• Could it be that our immune systems are coming under such pressure that they simply don’t work as well as they used to?
• could it be that our immune systems are being hoodwinked by the presence of environmental toxins that confuse the identification mechanisms that are so central to correct immune system function?

I suspect that it is all of the above and much more. Please click here to listen to a 3 minute audio of what might be at play here and some ideas about what we might do about it.

Allergy epidemic gets ‘poor care’

Allergies have trebled in 20 years

Poor care and confusing advice is being used to deal with an allergy epidemic in the UK, experts have said. The House of Lords science and technology committee warned there were not enough specialist services and that food labelling was inadequate.

The cross-party group of peers said the UK was lagging behind western Europe.

It also called for advice to pregnant women and young children not to eat peanuts to be withdrawn. The government said the findings would be considered.

It comes after the Commons health committee criticised the lack of services in 2004.

Allergy centres

The number of people suffering allergic reactions has trebled in the last 20 years with a third of the population estimated to suffer at some point in their lives.

The government must now take steps to deal with that problem Baroness Finlay Science and technology committee

Each year over 6,000 people in England are admitted to hospital - a quarter of these with anaphylaxis which is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction involving breathing difficulties.

Allergic reactions are caused by substances in the environment known as allergens, of which the most common are pollen from trees and grasses, house dust mites, wasps, bees and food such as milk and eggs.

Cases of asthma and skin disorders can also be allergy related.

The Lords report called for specialist allergy centres to be set up in each region similar to the models operating in Denmark and Germany.

At the moment there are over 90 clinics, but only six are led by allergy consultants that can treat and diagnose the full range of conditions.

The report said GPs and other health professionals had poor knowledge of allergies and recommended allergy training becomes a more important component of medical training.

Abstaining

The committee also heard evidence that abstaining from eating peanuts in pregnancy and in the early years may be increasing the risk of allergies developing and as a result called for a change to government guidance.

The peers said food warnings - which commonly involve the catch-all term “may contain nuts” - need to be clearer with details of the specific amounts of allergen contained within the product.

The report also called for better training for school staff to deal with allergies.

PEANUT ADVICE   The government currently advises pregnant women and young children not to eat peanuts because of the risk of allergic reactions But the House of Lords committee said this should be withdrawn after hearing evidence from experts that abstaining may increase the risk of developing an allergy The Department of Health says the guidance is based on expert advice, but it will look at it after hearing form a Food Standards Agency allergen review

Committee chairman Baroness Finlay said: “We have a severe shortage of expert medical provision to deal with allergies.

“The government must now take steps to deal with that problem.”

Jules Payne from the British Allergy Foundation agreed with the findings

She said: “The problem is clearly at epidemic levels, which the House of Lords report has recognised.

“It also recognises that there’s an appalling lack of allergy services within the NHS in the UK.

“Now at the moment we’ve got people who wait for months, if not years, for a referral to see an allergy specialist, so that really does need addressing.”

Muriel Simmons, of the Allergy UK support group, welcomed the report, saying allergy services needed improving.

But she added: “Similar recommendations were made in 2004, but there has been nothing in the last three years to suggest that the government is taking serious steps to ease the burden of allergy sufferers.”

A Royal College of Physicians spokeswoman said: “A post-code lottery prevails.”

The government said it was waiting to hear from a Food Standards Agency review before issuing updated guidance about eating peanuts.

But Health Minister Ann Keen added the government would be considering the other recommendations of the report.

She said allergy care had “firm foundations” with more than 90 allergy clinics operating in England and more money was being made available to increase specialist allergy training posts to build on that.

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