9 Things We Would Love To Remove From Our Drinking Water

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Charles Duhigg of The New York Times today delivered the latest unsettling news about the nation’s water supply: It’s not as clean as you might think. An analysis of federal data from the last five years revealed that more than 20 percent of the nation’s water-treatment systems have broken provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the standards enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency. The result? As many as 19 million Americans are sickened each year.
Over the years, the EPA has identified many substances in water supplies far and wide. Here are nine unexpected things that they’ve spotted.
Arsenic: A naturally occurring element found in soil and minerals, arsenic is used as a pesticide and wood sealant. Ingesting high levels of arsenic, Madame Bovary can tell you, is deadly. At lower levels, over longer periods of time, it can darken skin and spur corns and warts. A carcinogen, arsenic can increase the risk of skin, liver, bladder and lung cancers.
The EPA has said that more than 3 million Americans have been exposed to water with illegal concentrations of arsenic since 2005.
Uranium: The element Iran insists on enriching despite howls from the U.S. and other Western nations, it is also used in helicopters, airplanes, armor, fertilizer and household items like certain microwaves. After it’s mined and processed, some of it is released back into the environment in waste material, called mill tailings. Large amounts of uranium can lead to kidney disease and cancer, though naturally occurring uranium is much less radioactive.
The EPA says levels of uranium in drinking water are usually low and safe, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. However, the 3 million Americans exposed to illegal amounts of arsenic were also exposed to illegal amounts of radioactive substances.
Radium: This radioactive metal has been used to treat cancer, for scientific research and in instrument calibration. Everyone is exposed to low levels of the substance, but higher levels are found near uranium mines, cool-burning industries and sometimes in drinking water that comes from wells. Radium can cause anemia and cataracts. At high levels, it is a carcinogen, causing increased bone, liver and breast cancer.
The EPA has reported that levels of radium were 2,000 times the legal limit in water flowing in some areas.
Tetrachloroethylene: Used in dry cleaning and for metal degreasing, this chemical usually evaporates when it meets water, soil or air, but high exposure can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, nausea and unconsciousness. Women who are exposed to high levels of tetrachloroethylene may have menstrual problems and even spontaneous abortions. It is also believed to be a carcinogen.
The New York Times found that the drinking water in Ramsey, N.J.. located 35 miles outside of New York City, has had illegal concentrations of tetrochloroethylene since
2004.

Lead:  Houses built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes than newer ones. Because hot water dissolves lead more easily, people who live with older plumbing should never drink hot water from the tap. Kids who drink lead-tainted water above the legal limits are at risk for physical and mental development problems. In adults, lead can lead to high blood pressure and kidney trouble.
The EPA’s threshold for lead is 0.015 parts per million. If you are concerned about the levels of lead in your water, you can have it tested at a certified laboratory.

Prozac, Birth Control, Makeup. Shampoo: Along with deceased goldfish and incriminating evidence, it turns our Americans like to flush their drugs and personal care products down the toilet, too. These substances leave the toilet (or bathtub and shower) and end up in our waterways. In fact, most of the waterways the EPA tested had pharmaceuticals and personal core products (PPCPs) in them.
While there is evidence that ecological harm can come from PPCPs in the water, scientists are not yet sure of the threat to humans.
Kind of scary isn’t it! Have any of you folks experienced any of the symptoms described on the article, do you have well or city water? Here at home I have well water but I also have a excellent reverse osmosis (RO) system installed which will remove any impurities, thought this was a necessary element to my house as I live between farm fields which are sprayed with chemicals and poison every spring!

Do Vaccines Really Protect Your Health?

After reading about the dangers of vaccines, I felt compelled to share some of the facts with others.  Especially those who have or are expecting to have children.

I will start with a brief history and explanation of vaccines.  The word vaccine is derived from the root “vacca” the Latin word for cow.

In 1796 Edward Jenner, a British physician, developed a vaccine for small pox from cow pox (a disease affecting cow’s utters that can be passed on to people).

That was the first recorded vaccine.  Since then mandatory vaccines have been established: Polio, DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis [Whooping cough] and Tetanus) and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella [German measles]).

Vaccines are injections containing weakened amounts of the disease germ they are meant to protect against.

If this is true, why do children still get these diseases?   If vaccines are meant to strengthen our already weakened immune systems, then why are anti-biotics prescribed at an astronomical rate?

The long term side effects far outweigh any benefits these shots may have, these include:  Autism, dyslexia, seizures, speech impediments, hearing loss, blindness, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and chronic fatigue syndrome to name a few!

The best way to avoid contracting any disease is proper hygiene, adequate rest, and  a healthy diet including supplements and Herbs, avoiding sugar artificial ingredients and preservatives.  Sugar weakens the immune system, increases the incidences of infection and the body’s ability to protect itself from disease.

Just 100mg of sugar (8oz of soda contains an average of 29 grams [2900mg]) reduces immune function by 50% in one hour.

Building up the body’s natural immunity and taking responsibility for  any illness that may invade the body is more beneficial than being injected with foreign proteins and toxic substances. If the immune system is undermined and not allowed to handle disease in its own way, its ability to protect the body throughout life is lessened.

“Disease tissue is not caused by germs.  It attracts germs” Rudolph Virchow, German pathologist and founder of cellular medicine.

Germs helps decompose dying cells, so they may be eliminated by the body.  Disease is the cleansing effort of the body, to rid itself of toxins and waste material.

Ultimately the decision to vaccinate is  yours (for the time being anyway). It is not a decision to be made lightly. I suggest more investigation on your part.

For a copy of vaccine regulations in your school district write, to the state or county health department and the state board of education or your local school district. Most states provide vaccine waver forms permitting parents to object to mandated vaccine, for personal, philosophical, or religious reasons.

Also a written statement from the doctor that the vaccine would be harmful to a child’s health may exempt a child.

The NVIC use to have a 900#, Below are excerpts of what they said.

“The organization National Vaccine Information Center or NVIC is operated by dissatisfied parents together, a national non profit educational organization representing parents and health care professionals concerned about childhood diseases and safety of vaccines.

Hello you’ve reached the 900 information line at the National Vaccine Information Center a non-profit organization this information is not intended to substitute for medical advice from your doctor.

The pertussis vaccine which the P part of the DPT is just 1 vaccine legally required in most states.  Other vaccines include Diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella

Some states also require proof that your child has received Homophilus influenza B also known as HIB and Hepatitis B vaccine.  Often the DPT vaccine is given in combination with other vaccines on the same day.  Each vaccine has different side effects and time periods in which reactions occur.

It’s very important for you to know which vaccines your child received and their possible side effects and to carefully monitor your child for several weeks for reactions.  You may want to contact your doctor’s office before your child’s appointment and ask to read the manufacturer’s product insert for each vaccine to be given.

Vaccination is a medical procedure which effects the immune system and  carries the risk of injury or death.  Ask the doctor to give your child a medical exam first to make sure your child is healthy and does not have an infection.

There is evidence that vaccinating a sick child may not only cause more reactions but also make the vaccine less effective.  Ask your doctor to take a medical history to make sure your child does not have personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological or immune system disorders or other high risk factors.

The Holsup Pertussis Vaccine which is the P portion of the DPT is suppose to protect against whooping cough.  Although some children can still get the disease even if they are fully vaccinated.

Reactions to the pertussis vaccine can include – high pitch screaming, persistent crying for more than 3 hours, fever over 103 degrees, excessive sleepiness, shock and collapse which can included pale cool clammy skin and unconsciousness, convulsions such as twitching and jerking, unusual staring and drooling, crossing and rolling of the eyes and other neurological signs such as not being able to move an arm or a leg or a dramatic change in mental, emotional or physical behavior.

(Editor – I believe any abnormal symptoms should be taken seriously and told to the doctor.  I have to warn you that your doctor may just brush your concerns off, but demand that they provide the time and care that your child deserves!!)

Severe systemic reactions include severe redness and swelling at the injection sight or severe diarrhea or projectile vomiting.  More that 50 years of medical literature indicates that severe reactions to the pertussis vaccine can lead to permanent brain damage including: learning disabilities, hyperactivity, behavior disorders, mental retardation epilepsy and death.

If any of these symptoms occur alone or together following a vaccination, call your doctor or take your child to an emergency room.  Tell emergency room personnel that you believe your child is having a vaccine reaction and tell them which vaccines were given, make sure all symptoms are written down in the medical record.

Once there has been a severe reaction to the DPT vaccine there is strong evidence that no more Pertussis vaccine should be given.

Your doctor is required by law to provide you with vaccine benefits and risks information before your child is vaccinated.   Your doctor is also required to record the manufacturer and lot number and report any adverse event which might follow vaccination to Federal Health authorities.

If your doctor refuses to report, you have the right to report!

There are some DPT vaccine lots which has been associated with a high number of reports of hospitalizations injuries and death.  (I suggest that you call 1-900-288-1222 for updates on lots)

Following is a warning list of DPT vaccine lots with high numbers of serious reports:  Any DTP vaccine or DPRH vaccine that is DPT and HIB vaccines combined into one shot watch out for six digit lot numbers beginning with:  433,432,436,439,440 and 431.

Even if your doctor is not using one of these vaccine lots it is important to remember that the Holsop Pertussis vaccine and the DPT shot is the most reactive vaccine used in the United States.

Learn if your child is at higher risk for having a vaccine reaction because of a personal or family medical history such as sever allergies – including allergies to cow’s milk, migraine headaches, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions.

Learn more about the vaccination laws in your state and your rights under the law.

There are some parents that lack the understanding of the importance of nutrition.  There are others whose children eat a garbage diet.  These children are at more risk of any kind of health concern.

I am not an expert.  I have no orthodox medical degree.  It is my personal opinion that Good Nutrition and Good Health Habits is the key to good health; not poisons toxins or viruses injected directly into the blood stream.

The Good News About Chocolate

If you crave chocolate now and then, there is good news for you. Cacao, the cocoa part of chocolate, actually has a lot of health benefits.
For starters, cacao is one of the richest sources of antioxidants on the planet- Antioxidant effects are measured as ORAC values (oxygen-radical absorbing capacity) and dark chocolate’s ORAC value is one of the highest ever measured. Chocolate also contains flavonoids that help keep blood vessels elastic.
Your craving for chocolate is probably pretty natural because chocolate has some mood-elevating chemicals such as phenyl eth >‘lamine Chocolate also raises serotonin levels in the brain and appears to influence endorphins and oxytocin, neurotransmitters – associated with pleasure and intimacy. Read the rest of this entry »

Are You Falling Victim to the Dreaded Snack Attack?

The health of most Americans is in serious trouble. Obesity and diabetes are rampant and are huge risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America. And, what is the primary cause of these serious health problems? We propose to you that it’s the evil being perpetrated by the dreaded snack attack. Just look in the many gas station convenience Read the rest of this entry »

EMF, Has your energy been zapped?

There are a growing number of studies on the effects of Electromagnetic fields (EMF for short). These electrical fields are silent and invisible so most people deny their danger. Just because you can’t see or touch it doesn’t mean that it is not doing you harm. For instance radiation or even carbon monoxide both are undetectable by the unassisted human body but exposure to either can be fatal. Read the rest of this entry »

5 ways to prepare for childbirth

This formula is for use in the last five weeks of pregnancy, hence we call it 5-W. It tones and calms the uterus, rids the body of excess water, calms the nerves, and eases pain. The primary benefit of this formula is that it helps to make labor easier and on time. In addition to preparing for childbirth, 5-W has been known to help with menstrual disorders Read the rest of this entry »

Look what they’ve done to my food Ma!

Some say there are no unadulterated foods in any common food stores. After researching for this article I tend to agree. The bulk of most people’s food is store bought. Most of us do not have the means of producing our own food so it is really important for us to know what we are ingesting. There is alot of controversy about monosodium glutamate and metabisulfite we will examine these in a later article. Read the rest of this entry »

8 Ways to understanding healing crisis

When I hit a healing crisis and started to detox, I quit using herbs. I thought the herbs were making things worse, thank goodness, out of desperation I returned to those herbs, rode out the cleansing and healing process and now enjoy better health than I had when I was 22 years old. Read the rest of this entry »

PMS, Premenstrual Syndrome

PMS, Premenstrual Syndrome…. At a very early age my children learned to run for cover when I started to show signs of PMS.   As I walked from room to room, you could almost hear the warning sounds that always accompanies the coming of a movie’s shark attack.  If this sounds familiar here are some hints that might help.

A common complaint is bloating.  Strictly limiting your inorganic salt intake is a good place to start.  Kelp is often used to curb the salt cravings and is said to be a very good natural diuretic.  If the water gain is a source of joint pain, I suggest taking B-complex with extra B-6 up to 50 mg three times a day. Read the rest of this entry »

Infertility, is it affecting you?

Once I kidded a friend who was married for two years about when she was going to start to populate the earth. I could tell by the look in her eyes that my remark pierced her heart. I had assumed that she was waiting when in fact she was desperate to have a child but was not able to conceive. Read the rest of this entry »