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http://articles.latimes.com/1996-01-25/business/fi-28567_1_wells-fargo | The Wells Fargo - First Interstate Merger : PASSING OF A GIANT : First Interstate ' s Main Legacy Is That of Its Unfulfilled Potential JAMES F . PELTZ TIMES STAFF WRITER Throughout much of its 38 - year history , First Interstate Bancorp was like the bright student whose grades never quite measure up : It fell far short of its potential despite a multistate franchise that was once the envy of the banking industry . Founded in 1958 when Transamerica Corp . spun off its banking interests , First Interstate is set to fade into history after agreeing Wednesday to be acquired by archrival Well Fargo & Co . for $ 11.6 billion . First Interstate has a history of aggressive acquisitions that made it a major player in California finance and a huge employer in Southern California . They also gave First Interstate a network stretching across 13 Western states and assets of $ 58 billion . But First Interstate also was dogged by complaints that it seldom seized on the possible benefits of a banking system that sprawled like an octopus through the Western U.S. Critics said the bank more resembled a 12 - cylinder engine that never seemed to be in tune . Although First Interstate ' s financial performance improved in the last two years under Chairman William E.B. Siart , its long - term performance was disappointing , said Harry Keefe , a veteran bank analyst and investor in New York who began following First Interstate in the 1960s . Economic slumps and severe loan troubles in certain states were part of the problem . But so too were bloated costs , and that ' s virtually certain to change under the new management , which is known for its aggressive cutting . " Now I think the potential of this [ First Interstate ] franchise can finally be realized under Wells management , " Keefe said . While First Interstate had a multistate presence long before it became the rage in the banking industry , it was unable to manage those operations efficiently , critics said . The bank always struggled to eliminate or merge redundant operations throughout its network . But it never really succeeded , resulting in overhead costs that were too high , earnings and stockholder returns that were too low and a corporate culture that was bureaucratic and slow - moving . From 1987 through 1992 , First Interstate never achieved the banking industry ' s main yardstick of successful profitability , which is to earn at least $ 1 on each of the $ 100 of assets the bank has at its disposal . That so - called return on average assets has been much better in the last two years , thanks partly to an improving economy , a drop in bad loans and cost cutting . In 1995 , for instance , First Interstate earned $ 1.59 per $ 100 of assets . First Interstate initially was called Firstamerica Corp . , then Western Bancorporation in 1961 . It adopted its current name in 1981 . In the 1970s and ' 80s , under the guidance of then - Chairman Joseph Pinola , First Interstate went on its acquisition spree in other Western states . Although banking regulations underwent major changes in those decades , grandfather clauses in the rules enabled First Interstate to keep its system intact . Pinola and his successor , Edward Carson , also kept First Interstate independent despite a spree of mergers and acquisitions that saw many banks disappear , such as Security Pacific National Bank and Crocker National Bank . ( First Interstate even made an audacious , if unsuccessful bid , to buy giant BankAmerica Corp . in 1987 . ) Indeed , by the time Carson handed over the chief executive reins to Siart last year , First Interstate stood as the only major U.S. bank still headquartered in Los Angeles . As a testament to its standing , the tallest building in the West - - the 73 - story First Interstate World Center - - bears its name and executive offices . First Interstate ' s brass moved into the structure in mid - 1989 from the 62 - story First Interstate Bank Tower on Wilshire Boulevard , although the bank still occupies the older building as well . But critics complained that First Interstate ' s new headquarters was only a bright facade that masked the deep problems . In the late ' 80s and early ' 90s , for instance , severe economic woes in different Western states caused massive loan delinquencies and saddled First Interstate with huge losses . First it was Texas , then Arizona , then Nevada and then California as a deep recession and real estate collapse took hold there . The result : a $ 604 - million loss for First Interstate in 1987 , a $ 125 - million loss in 1989 and a $ 288 - million loss in 1991 . Adding to the grim picture was a fire that swept through several floors of the First Interstate Bank Tower in May 1988 . First Interstate ' s stock , which ended 1987 at $ 39.25 a share , stood at only $ 30 a share four years later . The bank also had to slash its quarterly dividend by 60 % in 1991 . But in 1992 , the stock began a gradual ascent that reflected improvement in First Interstate ' s results , and the dividend was hiked again in 1993 . The stock , having pierced $ 100 a share in mid - 1995 , then shot up further in October when Wells launched its takeover bid . ( BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX / INFOGRAPHIC ) Not Without a Fight After an intense three - month struggle , First Interstate Bancorp , California ' s second - largest banking institution , gave in to an $ 11 - billion hostile takeover by No . 3 - ranked Wells Fargo & Co . A brief look at the events that led up to the capitulation : * Oct . 18 : San Francisco - based Wells Fargo & Co . launches a hostile takeover bid , valued at the time at $ 10.9 billion , for First Interstate Bancorp . Executives of the Los Angeles - based bank respond coolly and say they will explore a wide range of alternatives . * Oct . 18 - 19 : First Interstate Chairman William E.B. Siart and fellow board members are slapped with a handful of shareholder lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court , accusing them of breaching their fiduciary duty by rebuffing Wells Fargo . * Oct . 23 : Wells turns up the heat on its target , announcing it will seek clearance under federal antitrust law to start buying First Interstate stock . * Nov . 6 : First Interstate rejects Wells ' offer and announces it will merge with First Bank System Inc . of Minneapolis in a deal valued at the time at $ 10.1 billion . * Nov . 13 : Wells raises its offer to $ 10.6 billion ( its original offer had declined in value ) and says it will go straight to First Interstate stockholders with an offer and will seek to oust First Interstate ' s board . * Nov . 20 : First Interstate directors reject Wells ' sweetened offer and reaffirm their support for the friendly merger with First Bank . * Dec . 18 : First Interstate sues Wells , saying it violated securities laws by manipulating its own stock price to make its all - stock offer look more attractive . * Dec . 27 : First Interstate shareholders file suit , claiming First Interstate and First Bank omitted information and made statements that misled shareholders attempting to evaluate Wells ' offer . * Jan . 4 : The Federal Reserve Board , whose approval is required for such mergers , says it will hold public hearings on the competing proposals to consider " the convenience and needs of the communities to be served . " * Jan . 16 : Wells ' bid is strengthened to $ 10.87 billion as the bank boosts its stockholder dividend a hefty 13 % and reports better - than - expected fourth - quarter earnings of $ 306 million . * Jan . 19 : The Securities and Exchange Commission bars First Bank from buying back its shares for two years after a merger with First Interstate . The ruling stymies First Bank ' s plan to buy back shares to increase the value of its offer . * Jan . 24 : Wells wins its hostile fight for First Interstate . As many as 350 branches would close and job losses could total 8,000 . Due to stock price increases , the deal is now valued at $ 11.6 billion . Sources : Times reports . Researched by JENNIFER OLDHAM / Los Angeles Times Nipsey Hussle ’ s brother found him dying . These are his final moments Wrestlemania results : Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston are the big winners | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/1998/mar/22/realestate/re-31476 | Some Timely Advice on Planting Citrus Trees ROBERT SMAUS SPECIAL TO THE TIMES The first 12 to 18 months are the most critical in a citrus tree ' s life . How and where trees are planted and then cared for is extremely important . Since March and April are the two best months to plant citrus , here are some tips from Don Durling . He ' s the third generation to run Durling Nursery in Fallbrook , the wholesale grower of many citrus trees found at nurseries . Through the years , they ' ve refined the planting and care of new citrus to , if not a science , a set of good rules . 1 ) Choose a spot in full sun that is out of the wind but not in a lawn or a frequently watered garden bed . 2 ) Make sure the soil drains quickly . To find out if it does , dig the planting hole 10 % shorter than the height of the root ball several days before planting . Fill it with 12 inches of water , let it drain away , then fill it again . This second 12 inches of water should drain away in less than six hours . If it does n ' t , you ' re going to have troubles growing citrus . Either have French drains installed ( not a job for a homeowner ) , dig gravel - filled drainage holes to either side of the planting hole ( less successful ) or try another spot . 3 ) If the location is OK , cut away the can ( with tin snips or a knife ) and gently place the root ball in the hole . Use a board laid across the surface of the soil to make sure the top of the root ball is about an inch higher than the surrounding soil . 4 ) Begin filling the hole with native , unamended soil until you are about 12 inches from the top . Add slow - release fertilizer pellets to this native soil if you wish . Fill the upper 12 inches with amended soil , to which you have added about one - third organic matter , the kind sold at nurseries in bags as " planting mixes " ( do n ' t use manure ) . Premix the soil and the amendment in a pile or wheelbarrow . 5 ) Use the remaining soil mix to build a several - inch - high , circular irrigation berm around the root ball . Make this watering berm or basin no larger than the root ball , or irrigations may wet the soil around the plant but not the root ball . 6 ) To reduce transplant shock , remove most of the fruit from trees . 7 ) It ' s very important for the first 12 to 18 months to keep new citrus watered . Do n ' t drown them , but water as often as necessary to keep the root ball moist . This may mean watering every three or four days at first . To make sure the the root ball is moist , probe the soil with a screwdriver or soil probe . Lengthen the time between irrigations after about nine months to every seven to 14 days . After 18 months , deeply water trees every 10 to 12 days , or as seldom as once or twice a month . Of course , how often you water will depend on the weather , how hot or dry your area is , and your soil type . When the tree is young , be especially careful to keep trees watered during Santa Anas . 8 ) Begin fertilizing right away ( nursery plants have been on a constant - feed program ) . If you did not add slow - release fertilizers to the planting hole , dig them into the top few inches of soil , or fertilize lightly every month for the first year or two , then switch to every other month when it is 2 years old and finally , when the tree is about 6 feet tall , to twice a year ( in February and June ) . 9 ) In hot areas , if the trunk ' s bark is exposed to the sun , paint it with flat - white , non - enamel , water - based interior wall paint . Thin it by half with water . The hot sun can kill the cambium layer beneath the bark on unprotected young trees . The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal Wife of fan beaten at Dodger Stadium describes hearing the attack and pleads for public ’ s help | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2001/nov/21/local/me-6643 | Countys Last Nudist Resort Closes Culture Declining membership forces Elysium Institutes owners to put Malibu property up for sale November 21 2001 BOB POOL TIMES STAFF WRITER Never in their 33 years have the nudists at Elysium Institute felt so exposed They created a home for themselves in Topanga Canyon in the late 1960s after gradually convincing neighbors that a clothingoptional recreational center wouldnt harm the mountain hamlet They ended the threat of raids by sheriffs deputies on their naked volleyball games and barbecues by winning a bitter zoning fight with Los Angeles County in the early 1990s Last year when their leased 8acre Topanga property was sold and they were evicted they hurriedly lined up a replacement site in Malibu where they could continue to relax in the buff But this week Elysiums 270 members have no place to hang their hatsor their shirts trousers or skirts Were closed said Betty Meltzer director of Los Angeles Countys last nudist enclave Elysium has no money Weve put the property up for sale It turns out that in choosing a secluded 20acre lot in the Malibu mountains as the nudist clubs new home leaders picked a spot that was too isolated Many Elysium members stopped coming to weekend recreation events and weeknight seminars They were unwilling to make the tortuous drive over twisting mountain roads to get to a brushcovered site 40 miles west of Los Angeles that they viewed as uninviting Meltzer 67 and her 70yearold husband Sanford a former physicist and lawyer from Sherman Oaks purchased the land for fellow nudists use They withdrew 300000 from their retirement fund to cover the down payment and cost of landscaping needed to make the place usable for sunbathers For the steep mountainside north of Mulholland Highway at the western end of Malibu the couple had sketched out plans for future buildings for Elysiums health seminars and yoga classes They selected hilltops that could be used for hot tubs and sweat lodges and ravines and flat areas suitable for a restaurant volleyball courts and overnight camping Then they began the landuse permit application process with the county and the California Coastal Commission which have jurisdiction over the site But other nudists soon were giving the Meltzers the cold shoulder With the 350 annual memberships plus a 12 daily use fee declining the Meltzers last month tried to refinance the property in hopes of eking it through the winter months as Betty Meltzer put it They failed In the postSept 11 economic climate lenders would finance only 65 of the remaining 1 million note she said So the couple were forced to put the 20 acres along with a residence earmarked as the Elysium clubhouse on the market for 165 million We never expected to close Betty Meltzer said With a very loyal membership we felt the potential for Elysium growth was so wonderful We believe an Elysium is needed now more than ever By shedding their clothing Meltzer said people also shed such things as unhealthy pretenses and fears She said she has been a nudist for 20 years since a friend invited her to an Elysium outing I remember asking her where should I look said Meltzer who met her husband at an Elysium event She said to look wherever I wanted but just dont stare Meltzer will not criticize nudists who have blasted the selection of the rugged Malibu site She said she first tried to find another Topanga Canyon location but the only land available was in potentially dangerous brush fire areas or lacked adequate parking Nudist Steve Katz blames Elysiums demise on those not patient enough to wait for the Malibu site to be improved with hiking trails and other upgrades Some people were more interested in having a country club atmosphere said Katz a 37yearold groundskeeper from Woodland Hills Nobody else seemed willing to step up except Betty and Sandy Now the only nudist place in LA is going away But the inconvenience of carving a new nudist resort from a Malibu mountainside would have paled in comparison to the difficulties that Elysiums original members faced starting in 1968 in Topanga said nudist Noel Pugh An artist and masseur Pugh 72 said institute founder Ed Lange battled neighbors and county officials alike in the early days Trespassers climbed the Elysium fence and slashed tires and ripped off windshield wipers he said Sheriffs deputies raided the place and arrest club members for indecent exposure The struggle was ongoing I suggested to Ed that he join the local chamber of commerce Things changed when he became part of the community instead of fighting it Pugh said We picked up trash along a mile of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and had the Elysium name put up on a sign Id volunteer to paint the post office windows at Christmas By the late 1980s what was then called Elysium Fields boasted more than 1000 members County supervisors approved a conditionaluse permit for it in 1993 Two years laterright before he diedLange 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http://articles.latimes.com/2002/feb/26/business/fi-wrap26.1 | Morgan Stanley to Simplify Stock Rating System From Reuters Brokerage Morgan Stanley said Monday that it will simplify its stock rating system and put more emphasis on harder - hitting research , as part of a Wall Street trend to address the issue of analyst independence . The securities industry has come under heavy fire from regulators , politicians and investors over the last year to end conflicts of interest that cast doubt on the honesty of analysts ' research . Critics also have called for analysts to be clearer in their reports instead of using murky language to obscure negative feelings about some stocks . Morgan Stanley , the second - largest U.S. brokerage , said it will begin using three stock ratings - - overweight , equal - weight and underweight - - as of March 18 . The brokerage ' s current ratings are strong buy , outperform , neutral and underperform . Under Morgan ' s new system , an overweight rating means the analyst believes the stock will produce a greater total return ( appreciation plus any dividend income ) than the average return expected of others covered in its industry over the next 12 to 18 months . An equal - weight rating indicates the stock ' s performance is expected to be in line with the average return of others in the analysts ' coverage , while underweight means the stock is expected to perform worse than the other companies covered in its industry . A stock ' s rating will factor in the perceived risk in the shares relative to others in its sector , Morgan said . Dennis Shea , head of Morgan Stanley ' s global research in New York , said the firm opted against simple buy , sell or hold ratings because " we think the jargon of ' buy ' and ' sell ' is misleading . What is a buy for a 25 - year - old clearly might not be a buy for a 65 - year - old . " We are also committing to using the full ratings spectrum , " Shea said , meaning investors can expect to see more negative stock opinions from Morgan analysts . The brokerage currently gives its lowest rating , underperform , to 0.8 % of the 877 stocks it covers , according to Thomson Financial / First Call . Wall Street has been lambasted for maintaining overly cheery views of stocks even as the market plunged over the last two years . Critics say analysts have been pressured into writing favorably about companies simply to guarantee that their firms receive lucrative investment - banking business from the subject companies . Prudential Securities made a similar move to simplify stock ratings last year , changing its system to three opinions - - buy , sell or hold . Bloomberg News was used in compiling this report . Police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle killing , but no arrest is made Several injured as Nipsey Hussle memorial ends abruptly after stampede of people | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2002/jun/29/local/me-dennis29 | Matt Dennis , 89 ; Singer , Pianist Wrote ' Angel Eyes , ' Other Hits DENNIS McLELLAN TIMES STAFF WRITER Matt Dennis , a singer , pianist and composer who wrote " Angel Eyes " and a handful of other standards recorded by artists ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Willie Nelson , died of natural causes June 21 in a Riverside hospital . He was 89 . The Seattle - born Dennis , who joined the Horace Heidt Orchestra in San Francisco in 1933 and sang with singer Alice King , later formed his own band with Dick Haymes as vocalist , and served as an arranger and accompanist for Martha Tilton , Margaret Whiting and the Stafford Sisters . Dennis scored some of his biggest hits as a songwriter in the early 1940s while he was a staff arranger and composer with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra . In collaboration with lyricist Tom Adair , he wrote " Everything Happens to Me , " " Violets for Your Furs , " and " Free for All , " all of which were recorded by Frank Sinatra , then a vocalist for Dorsey . Dennis and Adair also wrote " Will You Be Mine ? " sung by Connie Haines ; and " Let ' s Get Away From It All , " sung by Sinatra , Jo Stafford , Haines and the Pied Pipers . Stafford and the Dorsey band also performed Dennis ' " Little Man with a Candy Cigar " ( with lyrics by Frank Kilduff ) . In discussing his frequent collaboration with Adair , Dennis told The Times in 1986 that Adair worked for the water company in Los Angeles , handling complaints , so they worked a lot over the phone . " We wrote ' Let ' s Get Away From It All ' over the phone in about an hour , back and forth , " he said . The idea for " Violets For Your Furs " came just as fast , while Dennis and Adair were listening to Billie Holiday at Mr . Kelley ' s in Chicago . " It was winter and the snow was really coming down , " Dennis recalled . " Tom had a date and he bought violets , and Billie was wearing furs , and we were thinking about what she might sing . Tom came up with the title , and we scribbled it out , words and music , on the tablecloth . Sinatra recorded it right away . " Another of Dennis ' big hits , " Angel Eyes , " took longer to get off the ground . " I wrote it in 1947 and had . . . a time getting it going , even with monumental starts , " he recalled . " First , Herb Jeffries did it , but the [ record ] company folded . Then Nat Cole did it , and I was in seventh heaven , but it got lost because it was on the flip side of a hit called ' Return to Paradise . ' Finally , Ella [ Fitzgerald ] recorded it for [ producer ] Norman Granz . She ' s done it four times since . In the late ' 40s , Dennis was signed by Capitol Records to record several singles backed by the Paul Weston Orchestra . A popular singer and jazz pianist in the ' 40s , ' 50s and ' 60s in Los Angeles area clubs and restaurants such as the Encore , the Tally - Ho and the Lighthouse , Dennis had his own local TV shows on KTTV and KHJ in the early 1950s , and in 1955 was a summer replacement for Eddie Fisher on NBC - TV with " The Matt Dennis Show . " During World War II , Dennis served as a singer - vocalist and arranger for the U.S. Army Air Forces ' Radio Production Unit and played with the Glenn Miller Air Force Band after it returned from Europe . He is survived by his wife , former big band singer Ginny Maxey Dennis ; three children , David of New Orleans , Julie of Riverside and Matthew of Eureka ; and four grandchildren . A memorial service will be held in about month . Former Lakers coach Luke Walton might be the big winner in this debacle Expert test - taker in college admissions scheme pleads guilty | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2003/oct/23/local/me-elam23 | Jack Elam , 82 ; Actor Played Many Villains in Long Career Dennis McLellan Times Staff Writer Jack Elam , the veteran character actor with the trademark off - kilter eye who menaced John Wayne , James Stewart and other screen heroes in scores of westerns during his more than four - decade career , has died . Elam , who had been in declining health in recent years , died Monday of congestive heart failure at his home in Ashland , Ore . , where he had lived since 1987 . Although various biographical sources give his age as 86 , he was actually 82 , according to his wife , Jenny , who said Wednesday that he had added four years to his age to get work as a young accountant . With a face once described as belonging on a wanted poster , Elam portrayed some of the screen ' s meanest , nastiest characters . He tried to knife Stewart in the back in " The Man From Laramie , " and he bashed Stuart Whitman with a rifle butt in " The Comancheros . " But one of his most memorable villainous turns was as the sex - crazed killer in Henry Hathaway ' s " Rawhide , " the 1951 movie that established him as a screen tough guy . " I was pretty bad in that one , " he acknowledged in a 1993 interview with the Modesto Bee . " I shot a baby to make it dance , and I killed everybody in the picture except Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward . That ' s bad . " Film critic Jim O ' Connor agreed : " He ' s so good because he ' s so bad . And the way he can pop his eyes , bare his teeth and lick his lips in a leer is frightening . " Elam ' s portrayals of sinister thugs , gangsters and gunslingers were aided immeasurably by his squinty , wandering left eye . He had lost vision in the eye at age 12 when a fellow Boy Scout jabbed him with a pencil during a scuffle at a troop meeting . Elam had no control over his wandering eye . " It does whatever the hell it wants , " he said in one interview . The memorable opening sequence of Italian director Sergio Leone ' s 1968 western " Once Upon a Time in the West " is dominated by a close - up of Elam ' s eye as it stares sideways while a fly buzzes around it . " He ' s about as distinct a character actor that ever walked on screen , " film critic Leonard Maltin said Wednesday . " It was n ' t just his look . It was his presence . I think of him in ' Once Upon a Time in the West ' right away . He ' s indelible . " And yet it turns out he had a wonderful sense of humor and , in fact , could be a delightful comedic actor as well , spoofing his own image . " The comedic side of Elam surfaced in 1969 in the western parody " Support Your Local Sheriff ! " starring James Garner . " I was playing rotten , worthless guys in 95 % of my pictures until that movie came along , " Elam told the Toronto Star in 1986 . " Since then , I ' ve played 95 % comedy relief or plain , dull nice guys . " Elam appeared in about 100 feature films , including " Vera Cruz , " " Kiss Me Deadly , " " Gunfight at the O.K. Corral , " " Rio Lobo , " " Support Your Local Gunfighter " and " The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County . " He appeared in dozens of TV series , including " Cheyenne , " " Bonanza " and " Gunsmoke , " on which he had 14 guest roles . " He played a rogue kind of a guy , but not a real mean heavy , although he could certainly do that , " " Gunsmoke " star James Arness recalled Wednesday . " What made him distinctive was the fact he could play unusual characters . And he had this marvelous face - - it was one of a kind - - so he could make almost anything play . " Arness also remembered another side of Elam . " He was a great card player and great at all kinds of gambling , " Arness said . " He always took everybody ' s money when he was on the set . He was a wonderful guy , and I thought extremely highly of him . " Elam was born in Miami , Ariz . , a tiny mining community 100 miles from Phoenix . His mother died when he was about 2 and he lived with various families until he was reunited with his father at age 9 . After studying at Modesto City College , Elam arrived in Los Angeles in his early 20s with his first wife , Jean , who died in 1961 . He worked as a bookkeeper , theater supervisor and auditor for the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Hotel Bel - Air . Exempt from military service during World War II because of his eye , Elam worked as a civilian for the Navy in Culver City . After the war , he worked as a bookkeeper for Samuel Goldwyn Studios and then as controller for William Boyd ' s Hopalong Cassidy production company . But staring at small figures on ledger sheets for hours on end strained his good eye and doctors told him he risked losing his sight if he continued his lucrative accounting business . When a movie director friend was having trouble getting financing for three western scripts , Elam told him he would arrange the financing in exchange for roles as a " heavy " in all three pictures . The first was " The Sundowners , " a 1950 film starring Robert Preston , which helped launch his long career . Years later , Elam would say that he did n ' t care for modern movie villains , whose bad behavior was attributed to psychological problems . " The heavy today is usually not my kind of guy , " he told the Los Angeles Times in 1977 . " In the old days , Rory Calhoun was the hero because he was the hero and I was the heavy because I was the heavy - - and nobody cared what my problem was . And I did n ' t either . " I robbed the bank because I wanted the money . . . . I ' ve played all kinds of weirdos , but I ' ve never done the quiet , sick type . I never had a problem - - other than the fact I was just bad . " Elam ' s last credit was " Bonanza : Under Fire , " a 1995 TV movie . In addition to Jenny , his wife of 42 years , Elam is survived by three children , Jeri , Scott and Jacqueline ; three grandchildren , and three great - grandchildren . At Elam ' s request , no memorial service will be held . Former Lakers coach Luke Walton might be the big winner in this debacle Expert test - taker in college admissions scheme pleads guilty | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2005/may/24/local/me-morris24 | Howard Morris , 85 ; Director and Actor Was Ernest T . Bass on ' The Andy Griffith Show ' Dennis McLellan Times Staff Writer Howard Morris , the comedic actor who provided memorable support for Sid Caesar on the landmark " Your Show of Shows " in the 1950s and later played rock - throwing hillbilly Ernest T . Bass on " The Andy Griffith Show , " has died . He was 85 . Morris , who had heart problems in recent years , died Saturday at his home in Hollywood , said his son David , who was with him when he died . During his 60 - year career in show business , Morris worked as an actor , director and voice - over artist . Morris directed such feature films as the comedies " With Six You Get Eggroll , " starring Doris Day ; " Who ' s Minding the Mint ? , " starring Jim Hutton ; and " Do n ' t Drink the Water , " starring Jackie Gleason . He also directed episodes of numerous television series , including the pilot for " Get Smart , " and he was a Clio Award - winning director of commercials . As a voice - over artist , Morris was the longtime voice of the Qantas Airlines koala . He also provided the voice of Gerald McBoing - Boing in Columbia cartoons in the 1950s , and he was the voice of television ' s Atom Ant in " The Atom Ant Show , " Beetle Bailey and General Halftrack in " Beetle Bailey and His Friends , " and Jughead Jones and Big Moose Mason in " The Archie Show . " As a character actor , he appeared in films such as " Boys ' Night Out , " starring Kim Novak ; Jerry Lewis ' " The Nutty Professor " ; and Mel Brooks ' " High Anxiety , " " Life Stinks " and " History of the World : Part I . " Morris first came to national attention when he joined Caesar , Imogene Coca and Carl Reiner on " Your Show of Shows , " the live , 90 - minute comedy - variety program that ran on NBC from 1950 to 1954 . " The thing about Howie that ' s most interesting is the extent of his talent , " Reiner told The Times on Monday , saying that Morris could do everything from slapstick to Shakespeare . Added Reiner , who first met Morris at a New York City radio workshop in 1940 and who later gave Morris his first directing job , on " The Dick Van Dyke Show " : " For such a short guy , he was carrying more hyphens than anyone I know . " Morris ' stature landed him his first job with Caesar in 1949 on " The Admiral Broadway Revue , " the Caesar and Coca TV program that preceded " Your Show of Shows . " An actor who was small enough for Caesar to pick up by the lapels in a sketch was needed . And , as Morris later recalled , when producer Max Liebman introduced him to Caesar , " He grabbed me by the lapels and lifted me up in the air and said , ' Max ! Him ! Get ! ' And that was my audition for ' The Admiral Broadway Revue . ' " Morris was working on Broadway in " Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , " starring Carol Channing , when he joined " Your Show of Shows " in the fall of 1951 . Caesar told The Times on Monday that Morris " was a great addition " to the cast . " He was very good at physical stuff , and he was a very nice man - - no arguments , " Caesar said . " He was so fast and loose that you could put him into any position . And he worked with you ; he really did . " That probably was never more evident than in Morris ' favorite sketch - - a spoof of Ralph Edwards ' " This Is Your Life , " in which Caesar played the world ' s most reluctant surprise honoree and Reiner was the bow - tie - wearing host . Morris played Caesar ' s long - lost Uncle Goopy . " The script says Uncle Goopy is desperately in love [ with his nephew ] and they kiss and hug , " Reiner said . " Well , kissing and hugging practically became a whole sketch . " Indeed , Morris became so caught up playing the emotionally overwrought Uncle Goopy that he latched onto Caesar ' s leg and would n ' t let go - - even as Caesar walked across the stage . And when Reiner finally broke them apart , weeping Uncle Goopy leaped from the couch to get back on Caesar ' s leg . " The decibel of laughter was the most I ever heard from a sketch , " said Reiner , adding that no one knew that the audience " would go nuts " over the bit . And like all good improvisational actors , Reiner said , Morris " took the moment and ran with it . " Morris also was a regular on " Caesar ' s Hour , " from 1954 to 1957 , and later co - starred in the " The Sid Caesar , Imogene Coca , Carl Reiner , Howard Morris Special , " which won two Emmys in 1967 . Born in the Bronx , N.Y. , in 1919 , Morris was the son of a rubber company executive who died of a heart attack soon after losing his job during the Depression . An only child , Morris helped support his mother , who had played organ in silent movie theaters , where young Morris developed a flair for mimicking the actors on screen . He earned a scholarship to New York University but left to serve in the Army during World War II . While working in an entertainment unit in the Pacific , he later recalled , " We did everything from small shows called ' Five Jerks in Jeep ' to ' Hamlet ' " - - a condensed version of the Shakespearean tragedy in which Morris played Laertes . After the war , he made his Broadway debut in what was known as the " GI Hamlet . " Although Morris appeared as the rock - throwing , poetry - spouting Bass ( " It ' s me ! It ' s me ! It ' s Ernest T . ! " ) in only five episodes of " The Andy Griffith Show , " the role left a lasting impression on the show ' s fans . There even is an official Ernest T . Bass website , which this week has become a memorial site as fans post their memories and their condolences to the family . In addition to his son , the five - times - divorced Morris is survived by his daughters , Gabrielle , Kim and Devra ; and three grandchildren . A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary , 6001 Centinela Ave . , Los Angeles . Trump steps in on behalf of Navy SEAL charged with war crimes Forget what William Barr wrote about collusion . Listen to Adam Schiff instead | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2007/sep/22/local/me-ghostley22 | Alice Ghostley , 81 ; Tony Award - winning actress who starred in ' Bewitched ' Dennis McLellan Times Staff Writer Alice Ghostley , the Tony Award - winning comedic actress and singer who specialized in playing ditsy ladies and was best known on television for her supporting roles as Esmeralda on " Bewitched " and Bernice on " Designing Women , " died Friday . She was 81 . Ghostley died at her home in Studio City after a long battle with colon cancer and a series of strokes , said Jim Pinkston , a longtime friend . Ghostley made her Broadway debut in " Leonard Sillman ' s New Faces of 1952 , " the hit revue in which she received critical acclaim for singing the satirical send - up " The Boston Beguine , " which became her signature song . " She was just so wonderful , " said Miles Kreuger , president of the Los Angeles - based Institute of the American Musical , who saw " New Faces of 1952 " repeatedly and recalls Ghostley singing " The Boston Beguine . " " There was nothing glamorous about her , " he said . " She was rather plain and had a splendid singing voice , and the combination of the well - trained , splendid singing voice and this kind of dowdy homemaker character was so incongruous and so charming . " Ghostley won the Tony Award for best featured actress in a play in 1965 for " The Sign in Sidney Brustein ' s Window . " She also received a Tony nomination two years earlier for various characterizations in the 1962 - 63 Broadway comedy " The Beauty Part " with Bert Lahr . " She was an exceptional actress , " said Kaye Ballard , a longtime friend who appeared with Ghostley as the wicked stepsisters in a 1957 television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein ' s " Cinderella , " starring Julie Andrews . Although Ghostley was often compared to Paul Lynde , one of her " New Faces " co - stars , Ballard said Ghostley " was completely original . If anyone was influenced , it was Paul who was influenced by Alice . " Ghostley , she said , " was gentle and she was sincere and she was kind and she never said a cruel thing about anyone - - ever . I feel humor has changed today ; everyone has mean humor . Alice was the epitome of class when it came to comedy . " But Alice was superior in everything she did . She was a very special , special person . " Ghostley last appeared on Broadway in " Annie , " taking over the role of Miss Hannigan , the wicked orphanage supervisor , in 1978 and playing the part until 1983 . During her show business career , she regularly moved between the stage , cabaret , movies and television . On " Bewitched , " she played the timid good witch Esmeralda , the housekeeper , from 1969 to 1972 . And from 1987 to 1993 , she played Bernice Clifton on " Designing Women , " a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a comedy in 1992 . Among Ghostley ' s film credits are " To Kill a Mockingbird , " " The Graduate , " " Gator " and " Grease . " She was born Aug . 14 , 1926 , in the train station in Eve , Mo . , where her father worked as a telegraph operator , and she grew up in Henryetta , Okla . " When I was 5 years old , my mother took me to the Legion Hut and stood me on a table , " she told the Boston Globe in 1990 . " I recited poetry ! I sang songs ! I tap - danced ! I did n ' t know it then , but that table was my first stage . There was applause . " The second time my mother took me to the Hut , I made her give me a nickel before I stood on that table . I wanted the applause but , even at 5 , I knew I had earned the applause . " After graduating from high school , Ghostley attended the University of Oklahoma but quit to move to New York with her sister Gladys . Ghostley was known for her cabaret appearances as a singer and comedian before she was cast in " New Faces of 1952 . " When she first arrived in New York , she recalled in the Boston Globe interview , she could n ' t afford to take singing lessons , so she worked as a secretary to a music teacher in exchange for lessons . " The best job I had then was as a theater usher , " she said . " I saw all the plays for free . What I saw before me was a visualization of what I wanted to do and what I wanted to be . I saw all the first jobs I did , from waitressing to patch testing for a detergent company , as a bridge to the stage . " But she was a realist , she said . " I knew I did n ' t look like an ingenue . My nose was too long . I had crooked teeth . I was n ' t blond . I knew I looked like a character actress . " But I also knew I ' d find a way . " Ghostley , whose actor husband , Felice Orlandi , died in 2003 , is survived by her sister Gladys . - - dennis . mclellan @ latimes . com Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging , perjury , theft from clients Nipsey Hussle memorial draws fans to Staples Center : ‘ This hurt a lot of people ’ | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/21/health/he-clot21 | Injuries to legs may boost risk of clots David Beckhams of the world , Mafia snitches who get their kneecaps broken and even folks prone to whacking their legs on inanimate objects have one more thing to worry about . Injuries to the leg may increase the risk of blood clots . In a study of 2,471 patients diagnosed with either deep venous thrombosis ( a blood clot in the leg ) or pulmonary embolism ( a clot that has traveled to the lung ) , researchers at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that 11.7 % had had a minor leg injury in the three months before the diagnosis . This represents a threefold increase in risk relative to the control group , writes senior author Dr . Frits Rosendaal in an e - mail . Those in certain high - risk groups for venous thrombosis , such as people with a family history of the disorder or a genetic predisposition , were especially vulnerable to forming a blood clot in the wake of a leg injury . " Indeed , the latter group has a 50 - fold increased risk , " says Rosendaal , a professor of clinical epidemiology at Leiden University Medical Center . This is intriguing information for physicians who work with leg injuries and vascular surgeons charged with diagnosing DVT . " We ' ve all seen patients in our practices who develop a deep vein thrombosis after minor injuries , " says Dr . Leonardo Clavijo , director of vascular medicine for USC , " but we never had a study to support some of these clinical observations . " Deep vein thrombosis occurs in about one to two people per 1,000 each year . Of those , an estimated 1 % to 5 % will die from complications , most notably a pulmonary embolism . When the clot blocks a pulmonary artery ( impairing circulation ) , the blood loses oxygen , severely straining the heart . That can lead to many complications , including heart failure . People most at risk for DVT are those who ' ve been on prolonged bed rest or otherwise unable to move their legs frequently , such as hospital patients , stroke victims and people with spinal cord injuries . Frequent movement of the leg muscles helps keep blood flowing through the veins . Other risk factors include advanced age , obesity , recent surgery , congestive heart failure , leg or hip fractures and the existence of a clotting disorder . There are several reasons that leg injuries could increase the risk of blood clots , the authors note in the study , which appears in the Jan . 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine . Even minor injuries could cause an individual to be inactive for a period , which could increase susceptibility to blood clots . Another possibility is that damage to the blood vessel increases clotting risk in the affected area . One physician who has seen hundreds of cases of venous thrombosis cautions , however , against putting too much weight on the risks caused by minor injuries . " I ' m not convinced based on a single study that there truly is a connection , " says Dr . Peter Lawrence , a vascular surgeon and director of UCLA ' s Gonda Vascular Center . Lawrence estimates that the center performs 4,000 to 5,000 ultrasounds a year for patients with vascular diseases . Of particular concern , he says , is the study ' s questionnaire format , in which venous thrombosis patients and a control group were asked about their recollections of previous injuries . Lawrence believes that thrombosis patients will scour their memories to make a connection , whereas healthy people will tend to gloss over previous scrapes and dings . Venous thrombosis is a silent disease with potentially deadly consequences . " About half of patients with venous thrombosis have no signs , " Lawrence says . Those who have symptoms generally experience an ache in the leg . " They may experience pain when they move the extremity , " he says , " particularly when they move the muscles that are adjacent to the vein that ' s clotted . " The nature of the pain varies from person to person . Many disorders can mimic deep vein thrombosis , including a ruptured muscle , shin splints and a Baker cyst , characterized by fluid in the knee joint protruding from the back of the knee . Fortunately , venous thromboses are fairly easy to diagnose with ultrasound , and serious clots can be treated with anticoagulants such as heparin and coumadin . The findings are important for high - risk patients , USC ' s Clavijo says . " If you have someone with prior DVT , a strong family history of blood clots , and they have a minor injury accompanied by symptoms that are unusual or out of proportion to the injury , or they develop shortness of breath , then they should be seen by a physician promptly . " Clavijo is not suggesting that the at - risk population be put on blood thinners as a cautionary measure , but believes they should be evaluated with DVT in mind . " Primary - care doctors , ER doctors and orthopedic surgeons need to be aware of it because they are first - line providers for these patients . " - - janet . cromley @ latimes . com | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/11/nation/na-divorce11 | McCain ' s broken marriage fractured other ties as well Ralph Vartabedian Times Staff Writers Outside her Bel - Air home , Nancy Reagan stood arm in arm with John McCain and offered a significant - - but less than exuberant - - endorsement . " Ronnie and I always waited until everything was decided , and then we endorsed , " the Republican matriarch said in March . " Well , obviously this is the nominee of the party . " They were the only words she would speak during the five - minute photo op . In a written statement , she described McCain as " a good friend for over 30 years . " But that friendship was strained in the late 1970s by McCain ' s decision to divorce his first wife , Carol , who was particularly close to the Reagans , and within weeks marry Cindy Hensley , the young heiress to a lucrative Arizona beer distributorship . The Reagans rushed to help Carol , finding her a new home in Southern California with the family of Reagan aide Edwin Meese III and a series of political and White House jobs to ease her through that difficult time . McCain , who is about to become the GOP nominee , has made several statements about how he divorced Carol and married Hensley that conflict with the public record . In his 2002 memoir , " Worth the Fighting For , " McCain wrote that he had separated from Carol before he began dating Hensley . " I spent as much time with Cindy in Washington and Arizona as our jobs would allow , " McCain wrote . " I was separated from Carol , but our divorce would not become final until February of 1980 . " An examination of court documents tells a different story . McCain did not sue his wife for divorce until Feb . 19 , 1980 , and he wrote in his court petition that he and his wife had " cohabited " until Jan . 7 of that year - - or for the first nine months of his relationship with Hensley . Although McCain suggested in his autobiography that months passed between his divorce and remarriage , the divorce was granted April 2 , 1980 , and he wed Hensley in a private ceremony five weeks later . McCain obtained an Arizona marriage license on March 6 , 1980 , while still legally married to his first wife . Until McCain filed for divorce , the Reagans and their inner circle assumed he was happily married , and they were stunned to learn otherwise , according to several close aides . " Everybody was upset with him , " recalled Nancy Reynolds , a top aide to the former president who introduced him to McCain . By contrast , some of McCain ' s friends , including the Senate aide who was at the reception where McCain first met Hensley , believed he was separated at that time . Albert " Pete " Lakeland , the aide who was with McCain at the reception in Hawaii in April 1979 , said of the introduction to Hensley : " It was like he was struck by Cupid ' s arrow . He was just enormously smitten . " As the pair began dating , Lakeland allowed them to spend a weekend together at his summer home in Maryland , he said . The senator has acknowledged that he behaved badly , and that his swift divorce and remarriage brought a cold shoulder from the Reagans that lasted years . In a recent interview , McCain said he did not want to revisit the breakup of his marriage . " I have a very good relationship with my first wife , " he said . In his autobiography , he wrote : " My marriage ' s collapse was attributable to my own selfishness and immaturity . The blame was entirely mine . " Tucker Bounds , a McCain campaign spokesman , said : " Of course we will not comment on the breakup of the senator ' s first marriage , other than to note that the senator has always taken responsibility for it . " Carol McCain did not respond to a request for an interview . About all she has ever said is this to McCain biographer Robert Timberg : " John was turning 40 and wanting to be 25 again . " After leaving the White House , Carol McCain worked in press relations in the Washington area , retiring about five years ago after working for the National Soft Drink Assn . She now lives in Virginia Beach , Va . , and has not remarried . She has two sons from an earlier marriage : Andy , a vice president at Cindy McCain ' s beer distributorship , and Doug , a commercial airline pilot . Carol and John McCain had a daughter , Sidney , who works in the music industry in Canada . John McCain , who calls himself " a foot soldier in the Reagan revolution , " said in his memoir : " My divorce from Carol , whom the Reagans loved , caused a change in our relationship . Nancy . . . was particularly upset with me and treated me on the few occasions we encountered each other after I came to Congress with a cool correctness that made her displeasure clear . " I had , of course , deserved the change in our relationship . " Joanne Drake , spokeswoman for Nancy Reagan , did not return phone calls seeking comment . - - The first Mrs . McCain McCain met Carol Shepp through a mutual friend and fellow midshipman at the Naval Academy , from which McCain graduated in 1958 . That friend , Alasdair E . Swanson , married her in 1958 . In the early 1960s , the Swansons lived in Pensacola , Fla . , where Alasdair Swanson and McCain served as Navy pilots . But that marriage ended in June 1964 after Carol sued for divorce , alleging that her husband had been unfaithful . According to McCain , he started seeing Carol shortly afterward . They were married in Philadelphia , her hometown , in July 1965 . McCain adopted her two sons , and they had a daughter together . Then in October 1967 , McCain ' s plane was shot down and he was captured by the North Vietnamese . She became active in the POW - MIA movement . A former model , she dedicated herself to her children and kept the family together , friends said , while awaiting his return . " She had the perseverance to carry on , " said Melinda Fitzwater , a cousin of McCain ' s who later worked with Carol McCain at the White House . " She had a little baby and small kids . She was a great , unique person . " On Christmas Eve 1969 , while she was driving alone in Philadelphia , Carol McCain ' s car skidded and struck a utility pole . Thrown into the snow , she broke both legs , an arm and her pelvis . She was operated on a dozen times , and in the treatment she lost about 5 inches in height . After John McCain was released in March 1973 and returned to the U.S. , he told friends that Carol was not the woman he had married . Reynolds , working for then - California Gov . Ronald Reagan , said she first met the couple in San Francisco at a reception for ex - prisoners . She later introduced them to the Reagans at their home in Pacific Palisades . " They were just an attractive couple , " Reynolds said . " The Reagans had great admiration and respect for John . " In 1974 , Reagan invited McCain to speak at a governor ' s prayer breakfast in Sacramento . The former prisoner of war told the story of a fellow captive who had scratched a prayer on a cell wall . Ronald and Nancy Reagan were reduced to tears . It was " the most moving speech I had ever heard , " Reynolds said . In the next few years , family and friends said , there was no sign that McCain was unhappy in his marriage . Fitzwater recalled visiting the family on Thanksgivings , and McCain seemed content barbecuing a turkey on his outdoor grill near Jacksonville , Fla . Navy officers in the squadron McCain commanded in 1977 said they did not know anything was wrong . " When I went to parties at their home , everything seemed fine , " said Mike Akin , a naval flying instructor . " They seemed to be a happily married couple . " But two years later , while on a trip as a Navy liaison with the Senate , McCain spied Hensley at the Honolulu reception . In a recent television interview with Jay Leno on the " Tonight Show , " Cindy McCain joked about how the Navy captain had pursued her . " He kind of chased me around . . . the hors d ' oeuvre table , " she said . " I was trying to get something to eat and I thought , ' This guy ' s kind of weird . ' I was kind of John McCain was 42 ; she was 24 . During the next nine months , he would fly to Arizona or she would come to the Washington area , where McCain and Carol had a home . Carol McCain later told friends , including Reynolds and Fitzwater , that she did not know he was seeing anyone else . John McCain sued for divorce in Fort Walton Beach , Fla . , where his friend and fellow former POW , George E . " Bud " Day , practiced law and could represent him . In the petition , he stated that the couple had " cohabited as husband and wife " until Jan . 7 , 1980 . His wife did not contest the divorce , and Day said that the couple had reached an agreement in advance on support and division of property . By then she was living in La Mesa , in San Diego County , with the family of Meese , a close Reagan aide and future attorney general . " We knew John and Carol both since he came back from Hanoi in 1973 , " Meese said recently . " They have been friends of ours ever since . " She was with us for maybe four or five months . Their daughter and our daughter were friends , and they went to school together . " Carol McCain was distraught at being blindsided by her husband ' s intention to end their marriage , said her friends in the Reagan circle . " They [ the Reagans ] were n ' t happy with him , " Fitzwater said . Carol McCain " was this little , frail person . . . . She was brokenhearted . " By that time , Nancy Reagan had come to Carol McCain ' s aid , hiring her as a press assistant in the 1980 presidential campaign . When the Reagans moved to Washington , she was named director of the White House Visitors Office . " Nancy Reagan was crazy about her , " Reynolds said . " But everybody was crazy about Carol McCain . . . . And the Meeses were very generous and helpful and comforting to her . " Fitzwater said that living in Southern California and working on the Reagan campaign helped Carol McCain move past the loss of her marriage . " It was perfect for her . She was traveling , and it took her mind off a very , very sad time for her . " - - richard . serrano @ latimes . com ralph . vartabedian @ latimes . com Columbine - related threat by woman with gun shuts Denver - area schools To save the monarch butterfly , Mexican scientists are moving a forest 1,000 feet up a mountain | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2009/nov/06/entertainment/et-precious6 | MOVIE REVIEW Precious cuts deep The heartbreaking hopeful tale of an abused pregnant teen should not be missed November 06 2009 Betsy Sharkey Film Critic Nothing quite prepares you for the roughcut diamond that is Precious A rare blend of pure entertainment and dark social commentary this shockingly raw surprisingly irreverent and absolutely unforgettable story of an obese illiterate pregnant black Harlem teen circa 1987 is one that you hope will not be dismissed as too difficult because it should not be missed Precious Based on the novel Push by Sapphire will challenge you but it will also move you as it rocks between the horrific realities and escapist fantasies of 16yearold Claireece Precious Jones impressive newcomer Gabourey Sidibe with a life so besieged that a mothers rage and a fathers rapes are what passes for love At first glance there is little that seems precious about Precious whose 330 pounds and constant scowl is crossthestreet intimidating But then filmmaker Lee Daniels who is known for producing tough films on tough subjects Monsters Ball and The Woodsman among them is not about to go soft on this story Push poetperformance artist Sapphires first novel was a sensation when it landed in 1996 for its graphically told story of the verbal physical and particularly the sexual abuse experienced by Precious who narrates in such fractured English that at first its like another language Working with screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher Daniels has lightened the story a few shades by creating many fantasy sequences not found in the book which is not to say theyve made Precious easy to watch just easier In a nochildleftbehind world Precious was lost long before she could be left No selfesteem to speak of she tries for invisibility At school its easier no one is really interested At home shes got a souldestroying nightmare of a mother who has made Precious her project Played to fearless and godless perfection by MoNique Mary spends her days in front of the TV while hurling a steady stream of invective along with the occasional frying pan in her daughters direction Hope should not exist in all that despair but Precious turns out to be an oddsdefying storm that batters the emotions shakes the soul and still manages to put a silver lining on the blackest of clouds in ways you might not have thought possible When the school counselor discovers Precious is pregnant the story begins its painful descent into the world of Americas underclass There is no safety net for Precious her family social services and the educational system have all failed her Like the book the dialogue is graphic and politically incorrect Precious first child a daughter is called Little Mongo because of her Down syndrome When the teenager finds one of her teachers is a straightup lesbian she says so before going on to list all the things homosexuals havent done to her With Mary meanwhile its not so much the words themselves that shock though it sometimes seems her vocabulary doesnt extend beyond fourletter words but the molten lava underneath them Fortunately for us Precious has a very rich and playful imagination When bad things happen and they so often do the images dissolve into music video moments or in one case a Sophia Loren film where Precious is loved respected and always in the spotlight While reality is Harlem gritty her fantasies are mostly glam and glitz and like dreams vanish all too soon This second pregnancy turns out to be her salvation with Precious transferred to an alternative learning program Her teacher Blu Rain Paula Patton begins to change her life by getting Precious and the other rainbow coalition of failures in the class to write about their livesXosha Roquemore as the sassy gumsmacking Joann is a total kick Most of the characters are a study in restraint Mariah Carey sans makeup and minis is almost unrecognizable and a pleasant surprise as the tough New York social worker who eventually gets Precious case Patton who could have gone overly teary as Precious past emerges instead keeps pushing her to succeed giving the sentiment when it comes a potent spareness That the director trusts us to find the emotional peaks and valleys on our own is one of the films grace notes The power on the screen and it is substantial is shared by MoNique and Sidibe with the director leading them to the brink in scene after scene Sidibe does well moving between the mumbling wall of insecurity that is Precious and the polished preening celebrity of her dreams 1 2 MORE Seizure Led to FloJos Death His 104 scores make his case Restaurant review South Beverly Grill Brutal Murder by TeenAge Girls Adds to Britons Shock Comaneci Confirms Suicide Attempt Magazine Says | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/20/news/la-heb-dermatologists-20100716 | What city is the dermatology capital of the United States ? Karen Kaplan , Los Angeles Times Time for a pop quiz : What American city has the most dermatologists per capita ? If you guessed Los Angeles , you ' d be … wrong . Ditto if you guessed Beverly Hills . Santa Monica ? You ' re getting closer — it ' s No . 4 , with 26.2 dermatologists for every 100,000 residents . But , in fact , the most dermatologically dense city in America is Boston . According to an analysis published in Tuesday ' s edition of Archives of Dermatology , Beantown has 46.9 skin specialists per 100,000 residents . No . 2 is Palo Alto , Calif . , with 36.7 , followed by Manhattan ' s Upper East Side , with 33.5 per 100,000 . ( However , central and lower Manhattan took the No . 6 slot , with 18.9 dermatologists per 100,000 . Had all the Manhattan dermatologists been counted together , they would have claimed the top spot . ) Pasadena was the only other California city to make the top 10 . It ranked eighth , with 15.6 dermatologists per 100,000 residents . Meanwhile , among cities that had at least one dermatologist , the place with the fewest per capita was Jamaica , N.Y. ( Maybe residents in Queens just hop the subway into Manhattan . ) Next to last in terms of dermatological density was Fresno . Back to Booster Shots blog Nipsey Hussle ’ s brother found him dying . These are his final moments The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/12/local/la-me-david-nelson-20110112 | David Nelson dies at 74 ; last surviving member of the TV sitcom family David Nelson , the elder son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and the last surviving member of the family that became an American institution in the 1950s and ' 60s as the stars of the classic TV sitcom " The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet , " died Tuesday . He was 74 . Nelson died at his Century City home of complications from colon cancer , said publicist Dale Olson . " The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet " began on radio in 1944 , focusing on the home life of bandleader Ozzie Nelson and his vocalist wife , Harriet Hilliard . In 1949 , the popular show became a true family affair when 12 - year - old David and 8 - year - old Ricky replaced the child actors who had been portraying them on radio . " The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet " moved to television three years later , debuting on ABC in October 1952 . When the series ended in 1966 after 435 episodes , it had become the longest - running family situation comedy in TV history — as well as serving as the launch pad and showcase for teen idol Rick Nelson ' s singing career . In the process of playing fictionalized versions of themselves on television each week for 14 years , David and Rick Nelson literally grew up in front of millions of Americans . Indeed , after David and Rick were married in the early ' 60s , their wives — first David ' s wife , actress June Blair , and then Rick ' s wife , the former Kris Harmon — became their TV wives . The blurring of what was real and what was not real caused confusion in some viewers ' minds . When David enrolled at USC and joined a fraternity after graduating from Hollywood High School in 1954 , his TV character started college and joined a fraternity . But unlike his TV character , who became a lawyer on the show , David did not go into law . Instead , he launched his career as a director by taking the reins from his director - father for about a dozen episodes of the show in the early ' 60s . He spent the next several decades directing commercials and occasional TV series and movies . " The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet " has been criticized for presenting an idealized version of American family life that few could live up to . That included the Nelsons , as David pointed out in a 1971 Esquire article headlined " The Happy , Happy , Happy Nelsons . " " We would keep up the front of this totally problemless , happy - go - lucky group , " he said . " There might have been a tremendous battle in our home , but if someone from outside came in , it would be as if the director yelled , ' Roll ' em , ' We ' d fall right into our stage roles . " It ' s an awfully big load to carry , to be everyone ' s fantasy family . " He was born Oct . 24 , 1936 , in New York City , when Ozzie and Harriet were in their big - band heyday . Rick was born in 1940 , the year before the Nelsons moved permanently to Hollywood . After Ozzie and Harriet launched their radio show in 1944 , David and Rick would accompany their parents to their live broadcasts . They had no show business aspirations , but when they heard that their young friend Lindsay Crosby was going to make a guest appearance with his father , Bing , in an episode of the show in December 1948 , David and Rick lobbied their parents to let them appear as well . Ozzie and Harriet finally agreed to let them play David and Ricky in the preview show before a studio audience but not the actual broadcast . As Harriet told The Times in 1981 : " You ' re not anxious to put your career in the hands of kids . " The boys did not disappoint their parents . " They just opened their mouths and you never heard such laughs , " said Harriet . " Ricky sounded like a pipsqueak . " David and Ricky joined the cast of " The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet " in February 1949 . Within six months , Radio Life magazine dubbed them " The Crown Princes of Radio . " From the start , Ricky was given most of the funny lines and , as a result , he received most of the attention . But there was n ' t really any rivalry between himself and his younger brother , Nelson said in a 1987 Associated Press interview . " We were 3 1 / 2 years apart , " David Nelson said . " So when Rick was funny , I laughed with everyone else . And when he became a popular singer , I rooted for him . " David and Rick made their movie debuts in " Here Come the Nelsons , " the 1952 comedy released about eight months before the family debuted on television . During the ' 50s and early ' 60s , David Nelson also had roles in the movies " Peyton Place , " " The Remarkable Mr . Pennypacker , " " The Big Circus , " " Day of the Outlaw , " " 30 " and " The Big Show . " For " The Big Circus , " he learned to be a catcher in a trapeze act and later appeared professionally as a catcher . Nelson acted only sporadically after " Ozzie and Harriet " ended ; his final acting credit was as the father of Wanda ( Traci Lords ) in " Cry - Baby , " writer - director John Waters ' spoof of the ' 50s . Ozzie Nelson died of liver cancer in 1975 . Rick Nelson died with six others in a plane crash on New Year ' s Eve 1985 . And in 1994 , Harriet Nelson died of congestive heart failure . Nelson is survived by his wife , Yvonne ; sons John , Eric , James and Danny ; daughter Teri ; and seven grandchildren . Nelson ' s marriage to Blair ended in divorce in 1975 . Services and burial will be at noon on Thursday at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary . dennis . mclellan @ latimes . com | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/27/local/la-me-david-servan-schreiber-20110726 | David Servan - Schreiber dies at 50 ; physician wrote about cancer battle Reporting from Paris - - When he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor 20 years ago , David Servan - Schreiber , the French - born doctor , neuroscientist and later bestselling author , took the phrase " physician , heal thyself " to heart . Submitting to the punishing traditional treatments of chemotherapy and radiotherapy , he still felt there was something more he could do to enhance his chances of survival . FOR THE RECORD : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the name of David Servan - Schreiber ' s wife in the list of survivors and omitted two children . Armed with his will to live and a belief that the human body had little - known cancer - combating capacities of its own , he set about looking into the way we understand and battle the disease . From his research came the successful book " Anticancer : A New Way of Life , " published in 2007 , that sold 1 million copies and led to a sea change in how cancer was viewed and treated . Servan - Schreiber ' s near two - decade exploration of the science of cancer was a personal and professional journey that took him from the verge of death to good health and back again twice before ending in his death Sunday at a hospital near his family ' s home in Normandy , France . He was 50 . Even when told last year that the brain cancer had returned and would almost certainly kill him this time , Servan - Schreiber refused to give in , continuing to promote the idea that , parallel to traditional medicine , healthy eating along with meditation , yoga and " a new way of life " could extend the lives of cancer sufferers . David Servan - Schreiber was born in the wealthy Paris suburb of Neuilly - sur - Seine on April 21 , 1961 , the son of a celebrated French family with Prussian Jewish roots . David was the eldest son of Jean - Jacques Servan - Schreiber , a respected journalist , essayist and politician , who died in 2006 . He studied medicine at a children ' s hospital in Paris , finishing his medical degree at Laval University in Quebec in 1984 before specializing in psychiatry in Montreal and moving to a research post at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh , where he earned his doctorate . In 1991 he went to Iraq as a volunteer medic with the French - based Doctors Without Borders , the nongovernmental organization that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 , and later co - founded the U.S. branch of the charity . The story goes that he discovered he had a brain tumor only when in 1991 a research patient failed to turn up for an MRI scan and Servan - Schreiber took his place . He underwent treatment but had a relapse a few years later and began to seriously turn his mind and his work to the effects of diet and lifestyle on the incidences of cancer and depression . His first book , " Healing Without Freud or Prozac , " titled " The Instinct to Heal " in the United States , was published in France in 2003 , translated into 29 languages and sold 1.3 million copies . " Anticancer " followed four years later . Certain critics dismissed Servan - Schreiber as a " new age guru " who proposed quack theories that more vegetables , more exercise and less stress were a cure for cancer . On the contrary , he was quick to admit that traditional methods such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy were the first and most important salvos in the battle against the disease . However , he believed the body harbored a number of natural defenses that could create a terrain in which cancer would find it hard to thrive . Said Ursula Gauthier , journalist and coauthor of his last book , " We Can Say Goodbye Several Times " : " He was n ' t a great thinker , a philosopher or a mandarin of science or medicine . He described himself as a scientist and a human . He was a mixture of heart and head , intellect and emotion . " Servan - Schreiber was told his cancer had returned when a brain tumor , which he called the Big One , was diagnosed in May 2010 . At the time he said : " Death is part of life . It happens to everyone . Profit from now , do the important things . " I am convinced that ' Anticancer ' has played an important role in the fact that I survived cancer for 19 years when the first diagnosis gave me only six at the most . " Survivors include his wife , Gwenaà « lle , and three children . news . obits @ latimes . com | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/10/sports/la-sp-oly-notes-20120811 | Bryshon Nellum to carry U.S. flag in Olympics closing ceremony Bryshon Nellum , who was shot in the legs four years ago and endured three operations to return to the track , was selected to carry the United States flag in Sunday ' s closing ceremony of the London Olympics . Nellum , 23 , was chosen by a vote of U.S. athletes , according to the U.S. Olympic Committee " I ' m humbled by this incredible privilege , " Nellum said in a statement . " Four years ago , I was n ' t sure I would ever run again , and now I ' m leading Team USA into the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games . PHOTOS : London Olympics , Day 14 " I ' m so grateful for the incredible support of my friends and family and I ' ll never forget these Games . " Nellum , recruited to USC from Long Beach Poly , was shot while accompanying a Trojans recruit to an off - campus party . The recruit decided not to attend USC . — Bill Shaikin Cashing in The U.S. women ' s soccer team made no secret of the fact that Thursday ' s gold - medal showdown with Japan was a grudge match since Japan beat the Americans in penalty kicks in last summer ' s World Cup final . And , after their 2 - 1 win before a crowd of more than 80,000 at Wembley Stadium , the women learned that payback can make you rich . That ' s because each U.S. athlete who wins a gold medal in the London Games gets a cash reward of $ 25,000 from the United States Olympic Committee . In addition , U.S. Soccer is giving the team an additional $ 1.5 million to divide any way the players want . Speaking of rewards , the team also heard from President Obama , who went on Twitter to give his reaction to the game shortly after it finished . " Congrats to the U.S. women ' s soccer team , " he tweeted " for a third straight Olympic gold . So proud . – bo " — Kevin Baxter Becks watch David Beckham , the world ' s commuting global icon , materialized at the Olympic Games ' BMX venue with his sons Friday . He is everywhere , always , it seems . ( Hey , the London Olympics trump those run - of - the - mill Galaxy training sessions at Home Depot Center in Carson . ) He showed up at the beach volleyball venue to watch the all - American women ' s final on Wednesday night , which was won by Misty May - Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings There should be a Beckham Alert at every venue . Beware to any athletes sitting within camera range of Beckham . Prepare to be photographed and become immediately tabloidized . That ' s what happened to British cyclists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny . They were sitting one row behind Beckham at beach volleyball and had an affectionate moment . Hello , tabloid roadkill . Kidding aside , the cameras and Beckham have a nice arrangement going in London , one of those relationships that keeps on giving . — Lisa Dillman Going forward Lashinda Demus cried before her 400 - meter hurdles final Wednesday , overwhelmed by the pressure she had put on herself to reward her friends and family with a gold - medal performance . The Palmdale resident and Long Beach Wilson High graduate cried even harder after her late charge left her a half - stride behind winner Natalya Antyukh of Russia . She vowed to return in 2016 to go for the gold . Later , she went to her Twitter account to share her disappointment with her followers . " I feel like I let you guys down , " said Demus , the American record holder in her event . But her 5 - year - old twin sons might have had the best perspective on what was — and is — a remarkable achievement . " My kids did n ' t believe me when I told them I lost lol , " she said on Twitter . " They corrected and said , ' no you did n ' t mommy ' So I will live to fight another Olympics . " — Helene Elliott | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/26/business/la-fi-five-repo-20120826 | What to know if your car could be repossessed by the lender Scott J . Wilson , Los Angeles Times If you fall behind on the loan payments for your car , the lender may send a repossession company to get the vehicle back . Some things to know : • Do n ' t expect a break . If your loan contract does not stipulate a grace period , the car can be repossessed without warning after you miss a payment . " What we are finding recently is that banks are much more aggressive about picking up the car on the first default , " said Nancy Barron , a San Francisco consumer - rights attorney . • Even if you ' re current on your payments , a car can be repossessed for failing to meet other terms of your loan contract , such as not buying insurance for the vehicle . • Repossession agents must be registered with the state ' s Bureau of Security and Investigative Services . If you ' re there when the repo guy / gal shows up , ask to see his / her BSIS identification card , and write down the license or registration number . You can verify the license at http : / / www . bsis . ca . gov or by calling ( 800 ) 952 - 5210 . • Repossession agents can go onto private property to get a vehicle , but it ' s illegal for them to enter a private building , such as a garage or a locked area , without the property owner ' s permission . That does n ' t mean you should try to hide the car — it ' s illegal to " remove , conceal or dispose of " a vehicle if your intent is to keep it from the legal owner , according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs . • If you think there ' s any chance that your vehicle could be repossessed , remove all your personal belongings from it . The repossession agency can charge you a hefty storage fee to get those items back , the California Department of Consumer Affairs says . scott . wilson @ latimes . com When student loan payments overwhelm , here ' s a pathway out Inflated credit scores leave investors in the dark on real risks | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/29/food/la-fo-market-news-online-20120929 | Farmers Markets Damson plums worth preserving September 29 2012 By David Karp With dark blue astringent skins and dry sour flesh the ancient plums called damsons arent good for eating fresh When submitted to a process akin to alchemy however their tartness and spiciness are ideal for making preserves Cooked down the damsons astringency disappears and its tannic skin imparts a gorgeous magenta color and rich spicy flavor while its abundant pectin confers a lusciously thick and smooth consistency Originating in western Asia supposedly near Damascus whence its name the damson is considered by scientists to be an ancestor of the sweeter and larger European plums It was present by ancient Roman times in England where it has long been prized as the quintessential culinary plum Damsons were most commonly grown in northwestern England both as a fruit crop and for use as a dye in the wool industry Because sugar was scarce during and after World War II preserves became a luxury and the cultivation of damsons greatly declined Damson trees were brought to California by the early 1850s and used for home canning and preserves Damsons have never been much grown commercially here but have made a small comeback recently with the resurgence of interest in artisanal jams One passionate amateur preserves maker Denise Bratton an art and architectural historian and editor has scoured the state from Santa Paula to Sebastopol searching for damsons She found that they are rare even at farmers markets and that professional damson preservers are loath to divulge their sources A few years ago she was delighted to find that Irene Burkart 88 had five trees on the ranch she founded in 1963 in Dinuba and now operates with her son Richard He sold some Damsons at farmers markets They didnt sell that well and the trees were getting old so Richard started cutting them down Three weeks ago when Bratton visited the farm she was shocked to find that only two remained so she decided to buy the whole crop She waited there for the harvest which was exceptionally heavy this year and had another shock She had just bought 225 pounds of damsons She shared half with Kevin West a former editor at W magazine who is now a master preserver He writes a blog on preserving called Saving the Season and has written a book by the same title forthcoming from Knopf in spring 2013 For the next week Bratton cooked late into the night in her kitchen in Los Feliz assisted by her housekeeper working in small batches for best quality When she finished she had 200 jars a lot for someone who doesnt eat much jam Current regulations require cooked foods sold to stores restaurants and consumers to be prepared in commercial kitchens so she cant sell them The recent signing of AB 1616 the California Homemade Food Act will allow such sales by home food producers registered with and inspected by local health departments starting in January So what will Bratton do with all that damson jam This is going to be Christmas presents for everybody I know she said West cooked his damsons also in small batches in a commercial kitchen in Glendale His smooth damson jam lightly flavored with bay laurel a natural flavor match is available at Lindy Grundy Standard Goods Domaine LA and Atwater Village Farm for 12 for an 8ounce jar and by mail order through his blog site West will conduct a tasting at Lindy Grundy at 11 am to 1 pm Saturday An earlier visit to June Taylor the queen of California artisanal preserves makers inspired West to use a few pounds of the Burkart fruit to prepare a trial batch of damson cheese which he calls one of the glories of the English preserving tradition Essentially a dehydrated jam it is similar in style and texture to quince paste and is typically eaten with dairy cheese It can be molded into intricate shapes and can be aged for five years or more while retaining its vibrancy like a fine wine It maintains its fruit but also develops darker mysterious flavors said West For those who want to make their own damson preserves finding fruit is tricky but not impossible Most growers have just a few trees each so it helps to reserve in advance The harvest ranges from late August and early September in the San Joaquin Valley to late September in Oregon Aside from Burkart who sells damsons at the Hollywood and Santa Monica farmers markets when his crop is not spoken for growers include Greenberg Ranch Bruce and Emily Greenberg of Santa Paula at the West Los Angeles farmers market Blossom Bluff Orchards Ted and Fran Loewen of Parlier at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza and Berkeley markets Bera Ranch Frank and Michelle Bera of Vacaville at the Napa St Helena and Vacaville markets Hales Apple Farm Dave and Jill Hale of Sebastopol at the Palo Alto and San Rafael markets and Ayers Creek Farm Anthony and Carol Boutard of Gaston Ore at the Hillsdale market The damson like the quince may be so out that its in again For their part Bratton and West dearly hope that their efforts will inspire consumers to seek out damson preserves and persuade growers to plant more trees foodlatimescom MORE Seizure Led to FloJos Death His 104 scores make his case Restaurant review South Beverly Grill Brutal Murder by TeenAge Girls Adds to Britons Shock Comaneci Confirms Suicide Attempt Magazine Says | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/07/opinion/la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407 | How not to say the wrong thing When Susan had breast cancer , we heard a lot of lame remarks , but our favorite came from one of Susan ' s colleagues . She wanted , she needed , to visit Susan after the surgery , but Susan did n ' t feel like having visitors , and she said so . Her colleague ' s response ? " This is n ' t just about you . " " It ' s not ? " Susan wondered . " My breast cancer is not about me ? It ' s about you ? " The same theme came up again when our friend Katie had a brain aneurysm . She was in intensive care for a long time and finally got out and into a step - down unit . She was no longer covered with tubes and lines and monitors , but she was still in rough shape . A friend came and saw her and then stepped into the hall with Katie ' s husband , Pat . " I was n ' t prepared for this , " she told him . " I do n ' t know if I YEAR IN REVIEW : 10 tips for a better life from The Times ' Op - Ed pages in 2013 This woman loves Katie , and she said what she did because the sight of Katie in this condition moved her so deeply . But it was the wrong thing to say . And it was wrong in the same way Susan ' s colleague ' s remark was wrong . Susan has since developed a simple technique to help people avoid this mistake . It works for all kinds of crises : medical , legal , financial , romantic , even existential . She calls it the Ring Theory . Draw a circle . This is the center ring . In it , put the name of the person at the center of the current trauma . For Katie ' s aneurysm , that ' s Katie . Now draw a larger circle around the first one . In that ring put the name of the person next closest to the trauma . In the case of Katie ' s aneurysm , that was Katie ' s husband , Pat . Repeat the process as many times as you need to . In each larger ring put the next closest Here are the rules . The person in the center ring can say anything she wants to anyone , anywhere . She can kvetch and complain and whine and moan and curse the heavens and say , " Life is unfair " and " Why me ? " That ' s the one payoff for being in the center ring . Everyone else can say those things too , but only to people in larger rings . When you are talking to a person in a ring smaller than yours , someone closer to the center of the crisis , the goal is to help . Listening is often more helpful than talking . But if you ' re going to open your mouth , ask yourself if what you are about to say is likely to provide comfort and support . If it is n ' t , do n ' t say it . Do n ' t , for example , give advice . People who are suffering from trauma do n ' t If you want to scream or cry or complain , if you want to tell someone how shocked you are or how icky you feel , or whine about how it reminds you of all the terrible things that have happened to you lately , that ' s fine . It ' s a perfectly normal response . Just do it to someone in a bigger ring . Comfort IN , dump OUT . There was nothing wrong with Katie ' s friend saying she was not prepared for how horrible Katie looked , or even that she did n ' t think she could handle it . The mistake was that she said those things to Pat . She dumped IN . Complaining to someone in a smaller ring than yours does n ' t do either of you any good . On the other hand , being supportive to her principal caregiver may be the best thing you can do for the patient . Most of us know this . Almost nobody would complain to the patient about how rotten she looks . Almost no one would say that looking at her makes them think of the fragility of life and their own closeness to death . In other words , we know enough not to dump into the center ring . Ring Theory merely expands that intuition and makes it more concrete : Do n ' t just avoid dumping into the center ring , avoid dumping into any ring smaller than your own . Remember , you can say whatever you want if you just wait until you ' re talking to someone in a larger ring than yours . And do n ' t worry . You ' ll get your turn in the center ring . You can count on that . Susan Silk is a clinical psychologist . Barry Goldman is an arbitrator and mediator and the author of " The Science of Settlement : Ideas for Negotiators . " | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jul/22/business/la-fi-fighter-pilot-wanted-20130722 | Air Force aims to land more top guns amid pilot shortage The Air Force says it has a shortage of 200 fighter pilots this year . And if something is n ' t done , the Air Force , which has about 3,000 fighter pilots , fears it may face a shortfall of 700 by 2021 . Above , Lt . Col . Benjamin Bishop completes preflight checks in March before his first sortie in an F - 35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida . ( Samuel King Jr . , U.S. Air Force ) W.J. Hennigan Help wanted : At least 130 veteran military aviators for nine - year commitment to fly fighter jets . Salary : $ 34,500 to $ 97,400 . Plus good benefits and a $ 225,000 signing bonus — guaranteed . Contact : U.S. Air Force by Sept . 30 . That ' s the offer from the Pentagon , which is so short of Air Force fighter pilots that it ' s boosting its salary package to make the job more enticing . It may be hard to imagine that life as a high - flying fighter jock has lost its swagger , but the Air Force revealed it has a shortage of 200 fighter pilots this year . And if something is n ' t done , the Air Force , which has about 3,000 fighter pilots , fears it may face a shortfall of 700 by 2021 . PHOTOS : Fighter jets Empty cockpits are bad news for the military , which is already shoveling money into the development of the world ' s most expensive program , the F - 35 Joint Strike Fighter jet — expected to cost nearly $ 400 billion . The cost is a double whammy for taxpayers , because the Air Force said it costs taxpayers about $ 6 million to train a fighter pilot . Several factors are behind the exodus of pilots , officials said , including a surge in demand for better - paying commercial pilots , the stresses of deployments and reassignments to fly combat drones , the remote - controlled technology that has reshaped modern warfare . As a result , the Air Force is offering a souped - up incentive package under something called the Aviator Retention Program , which was first rolled out in 1989 . The program now offers a $ 25,000 signing bonus per year for nine years — nearly twice as long as the usual contract . " Were it not for the program , there would be a greater problem than the one we currently have , " said Lt . Col . Kurt Konopatzke , who oversees the program . " Senior leadership is aware of the problem and is very concerned . " The Air Force wants to get as many of the 200 to 250 eligible fighter pilots to take the deal . Some already have signed on . Today , just 65 % of pilots are deciding to extend their service past their 11th year , when they choose whether to stay for an additional five years . That ' s compared with 80 % in 1993 . Air Force pilots typically earn about $ 90,000 by the time they complete their 11th year . The median annual wage of airline pilots , copilots and flight engineers is $ 103,210 , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ' latest numbers . There have been fighter pilot shortages in the past , but the competition promises to be fierce in the years to come as airlines hunt for young talent because of a surge in retirements . Last year , passenger jet maker Boeing Co . released a report that estimated a global need for 460,000 new commercial pilots over the next two decades . There are currently more than 71,000 active airline pilots in the United States . F - 22 program produces few planes , soaring costs Neither US Airways nor American Airlines , which are in the middle of merging , has hired pilots in more than a decade , and are now beginning a large - scale recruiting effort to fill spots . US Airways and American are anticipating the retirement of more than 2,100 pilots within five years because of the mandatory retirement age of 65 . " The airlines are going to have more money to pay for pilots than the government , " said Rob Streble , 52 , secretary and treasurer for the US Airline Pilots Assn . , a labor union that represents US Airways pilots . Streble knows firsthand , having left the Air Force as a pilot in the early 1990s for US Airways . " The military is difficult on the family with all the moving around , " he said . " I added more stability by joining the airline . " Another reason military pilots will be hotly sought after is a new Federal Aviation Administration rule that substantially raises the qualification requirements for first officers who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines . It requires commercial copilots to have 1,500 hours of flying experience , the same as captains . Currently , first officers are required to have only a commercial pilot certificate , which requires just 250 hours of flight time . Dennis Prokopowicz , an assistant system chief pilot with JetBlue Airways , said it will be difficult for civilian pilots to achieve that many hours , but much easier for military pilots . " Getting that kind of experience for a civilian pilot is hard to come by , " he said . " Renting a Cessna can cost around $ 100 per hour . You do n ' t have to pay for that in the Air Force . " Prokopowicz spent 20 years flying fighter jets and attack planes in the Air Force across the globe , including Germany , Italy and South Korea , before he decided to leave . But many decide to leave well before 20 years . The Air Force said part of the problem is finding and training new pilots . The shortage of veteran pilots has resulted in a lack of trainers . Another logistics problem has emerged with the proliferation of drones , and the need for drone pilots . Drones went from being a handful of aircraft on Sept . 11 to the " fastest growing part of the force , " said Peter W . Singer , author of " Wired for War , " a book about robotic warfare . The surge in drones was driven by demands for more armed systems in Iraq and Afghanistan , which led to the Air Force scrambling to find pilots for them in the mid - 2000s , he said . As a result , pilots were plucked from fighter jet assignments and placed in control of MQ - 1 Predator and MQ - 9 Reaper drones . In all , 153 fighter pilots were permanently reassigned to drones . Recognizing the mounting shortage , the Air Force has stopped the practice of using fighter pilots for drones , called remotely piloted aircraft , or RPAs . " We have in the past used fighter pilots in RPA assignments but have largely shifted away from that process and are now training pilots specific to the RPA mission , " said Konopatzke , the Air Force lieutenant colonel . " This goes back to the fact that we recognize the shortage in fighter pilots . " John Wigle , a former F - 15 fighter pilot and current program analyst in the Air Force ' s operations , plans and requirements directorate , said the problem is simply an inability to put enough trained people through the military pipeline . He added that life as a fighter pilot , while often thrilling , is grueling . " People have no idea how hard it is when you have to move your family all the time , " he said . " Military life is not for everyone . " william . hennigan @ latimes . com ' Game of Thrones ' series finale is approaching . How will HBO survive after it ? Stratolaunch ’ s gigantic twin - bodied plane takes its first flight | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2013/nov/19/business/la-fi-tn-uber-paypal-20131119 | You can now pay for Uber rides with Paypal - - and get a $ 15 discount Customers can now pay for Uber rides using PayPal . ( Uber ) Andrea Chang Uber is now accepting Paypal . The popular ride service app announced on its blog that it will accept PayPal as a form of payment in the United States , Germany , Italy , France and the Netherlands . " One of the most important things we ’ ve learned : While we Americans charge our credit cards with abandon , not everyone does , " the company said . Uber is rolling out a limited - time discount to celebrate the news : Through Nov . 28 , customers can get $ 15 off their next ride when they pay with PayPal . The discount excludes the UberTAXI option . To get the deal , add your PayPal account to your Uber account and select it as your payment method . The discount will automatically apply to your next ride . Uber said it hoped customers would appreciate the added flexibility of paying with PayPal , and expected the feature to roll out to more countries " in the near future . " Web - based transportation services such as Uber , Lyft and Sidecar have taken off in Los Angeles this year . The services enable customers to book and pay for rides on their smartphones . Fans of the services say they ' re more convenient and cheaper than traditional taxicabs . ALSO : PUC gives a nod to Uber , Lyft , other ride - sharing services Uber drops uberX fares in L.A. , San Diego to match Lyft , Sidecar Lyft also will instate fares in California , ditching donation system In rare move , central bankers sound concern over Fed ' s independence Stratolaunch ’ s gigantic twin - bodied plane takes its first flight | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2014/apr/15/business/la-fi-mo-southern-california-home-prices-20140415 | Southern California median home price jumped to $ 400,000 in March A home for sale in Garden Grove . ( Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times ) Tim Logan Home prices in Southern California are at their highest level in six years , according to new data , though those gains may be taking a bite out of sales volume . The median price of a house sold in Southern California rose from $ 383,000 in February to $ 400,000 in March , the market ’ s highest level since February 2008 , according to San Diego - based DataQuick , which tracks real estate data . The figure is up 15.8 % from the same month last year and is the first noticeable increase since the torrid run - up in prices last spring and summer . At the same time , the number of sales fell on an annual basis for the sixth straight month as investors and cash buyers pull out in the face of higher prices , and more traditional home buyers hesitate to jump in . There were 17,638 homes sold in DataQuick ' s six - county Southern California ' region , down 14.3 % from last March and the second - lowest total for the month - - the start of the key spring home - buying season - - in nearly two decades . “ Southland home buying got off to a very slow start this year , ” said DataQuick analyst Andrew LePage . “ We see multiple reasons for this : The inventory of homes for sale remains thin in many markets . Investor purchases have fallen . The jump in home prices and mortgage rates over the past year has priced some people out of the market , while other would - be buyers struggle with credit hurdles . Also , some potential move - up buyers are holding back while they weigh whether to abandon a phenomenally low interest rate The data also show how the recovery is being felt differently at different segments of the market . While prices have climbed fast on lower - priced homes , the number of sales has fallen sharply , suggesting a lack of homes for sale and buyers who can afford them . Sales of homes for less than $ 500,000 dropped 26.4 % from this time last year . Meanwhile , at the higher end , price and volume continue to rise , with sales of homes worth more than $ 500,000 up 2.9 % from last year . Sales of homes worth more than $ 800,000 climbed 5.4 % . Across the region , prices grew fastest in San Bernardino County - - up 21.1 % to $ 230,000 - - and Riverside County - - up 17.8 % to $ 288,500 - - and slowest in Ventura County , up 6.6 % to $ 430,000 . The number of sales fell just 5.8 % in Orange County , but was down 22 % in Ventura County . < ALSO : Betty Ford Center ready for a comeback Americans are drinking less coffee daily , study says U.S. lawmakers ask Gilead to justify hepatitis C drug ' s $ 84,000 price tim . logan @ latimes . com Twitter : @ bytimlogan Boeing has called its 737 Max 8 ‘ not suitable ’ for certain airports The crowd - sourced , social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2014/feb/11/news/la-trb-lax-us-airways-terminal-3-20140211 | LAX : US Airways moves operations to Terminal 3 US Airways will leave LAX ' s Terminal 1 and begin operating out of Terminal 3 starting Wednesday . ( Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times ) Mary Forgione , Daily Deal and Travel Blogger Starting Wednesday , US Airways passengers at Los Angeles International Airport will need to go to Terminal 3 , not Terminal 1 , because the airline is moving its operations . " All US Airways ticketing and check - in , aircraft gates , baggage services and customer service will begin operations in Terminal 3 with the airline ’ s first flights from LAX the morning of Feb . 12 , " according to an airline statement Tuesday . US Airways will share Terminal 3 with Allegiant Air , Frontier , JetBlue , Spirit , Virgin America and Virgin Australia . US Airways is leaving Terminal 1 to Air Tran and Southwest Airlines , also partner carriers . Passengers on American Airlines , which operates from Terminal 4 , and US Airways will be able to shuttle between the two terminals without leaving security . The shuttle stops at Gate 39 in Terminal 3 and Gate 44 in Terminal 4 . An airport spokeswoman said signage about the switch would be in place for travelers who enter the airport on Wednesday . mary . forgione @ latimes . com Follow us on Twitter @ latimestravel , like us on Facebook @ Los Angeles Times Travel . Nipsey Hussle ’ s brother found him dying . These are his final moments Nipsey Hussle ‘ was a protector . ’ His parents and girlfriend Lauren London speak out | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/2014/feb/14/news/la-trb-valentine-cities-20140213 | Valentine ' s Day USA : Looking for love in towns named Valentine ? The stucco - and - adobe Prada Marfa store near Valentine , Texas . It ' s an art installation that has been in place since 2005 . ( Matt Slocum / Associated Press ) Mary Forgione Daily Deal and Travel Blogger Valentine ' s Day might inspire some to seek out places named for the martyred saint who has been associated with love since the Middle Ages . In the U.S. , little Valentines exist in remote stretches of Arizona , Nebraska , Texas and other states . None of them seem to draw many residents , but that does n ' t mean they do n ' t have heart . Arizona : The town on historic Route 66 about 29 miles from Kingman seems to be the most happening Valentine town around . Its small but the big draw is Keepers of the Wild , which is not a zoo but an exotic animal refuge . Visitors can take a " safari " to see Bengal and Siberian tigers , leopards , cougars , lions , baboons , macaques and other species . The nonprofit ' s website says all have been placed at the refuge by animal welfare agencies . Tickets cost $ 18 for adults and $ 12 for children 3 to 12 . Info : Keepers of the Wild , 13441 E . Highway 66 ( Mile Marker 87 ) . Nebraska : It ' s a frontier town with " wide open spaces , quiet lakes , grasslands , secluded waterfalls , and one of the best canoeing waterways in the country , " according to National Geographic . The big draw here is the Niobrara , designated a National Scenic River , where in summer you can take float trips and valley tours starting in Valentine . Info : Niobrara National Scenic River , Headquarters and Visitor Center , 214 W . U.S. Highway 20 . Texas : It ' s remote , but it does boast an upscale Prada store - - sort of . Just 187 residents were counted in the 2000 U.S. census , far fewer than the 500 in 1914 when cattle ranchers used the town as a shipping point . The city in the far western part of the state is about a mile from the 2005 art installation called Prada Marfa , an art installation that places the designer store in a suitably out - of - place setting . As for the town : " It was founded and named when the Southern Pacific Railroad crew , building east , reached the site on February 14 , 1882 , " according to the Texas State Historical Assn Virginia : The community in the southern part of the state is named Valentines , and also has few residents . The big draw : Visitors come to Wright ' s General Merchandise store starting in January and continuing through February with letters in hand . Inside is a post office that provides a fancy heart - shaped red stamp for correspondence and the " Valentines " postmark . Info : Wright ' s General Merchandise , 23 Manning Drive . Mary . Forgione @ latimes . com Follow us on Twitter @ latimestravel , like us on Facebook @ Los Angeles Times Travel . UCLA hires Mick Cronin as its new basketball coach Lori Loughlin , 15 others indicted on new charges in college admissions scandal | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/amanda-blake | Amanda Blake FEATURED ARTICLES NEWS Amanda Blake of ' Gunsmoke ' TV Fame Dies August 17 , 1989 | From Staff and Wire Reports Actress Amanda Blake , the earthy Miss Kitty who ran the Longbranch Saloon on the long - running television series " Gunsmoke , " died of oral and throat cancer in Sacramento ' s Mercy Hospital , a hospital spokeswoman said late Wednesday . Blake , 58 , underwent surgery for oral cancer in 1977 and afterward made appearances throughout the country on behalf of the American Cancer Society . She was once a two - pack - a - day smoker . ARTICLES BY DATE ENTERTAINMENT AIDS Made Blake Fear for Animal Cause , Friend Says November 8 , 1989 | From United Press International A longtime friend of actress Amanda Blake says she feared before she died last August that the AIDS disease she had contracted would affect her work in animal rights . Pat Derby , the head of the Performing Animal Welfare Society refuge in Galt , said Tuesday that the actress knew she was fighting AIDS and feared negative publicity about it would harm her animal welfare causes . " She wanted to use all of her energy for animals , " Derby told the Sacramento Bee . Advertisement NEWS CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Amanda Blake ' s Kin Challenge Her Will October 28 , 1989 From Times Staff and Wire Reports Relatives of the late actress Amanda Blake claim that the owner of a south Sacramento County animal preserve coerced her into leaving her entire estate to the refuge . Blake ' s mother , sister and two cousins filed suit in Sacramento Superior Court this week , contending that the actress actually wanted to leave her estate to them . The suit said she was talked into leaving it to the Performing Animal Welfare Society three days before she died at age 60 in a Sacramento hospital on Aug . 16 . CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Amanda Blake ' s Kin Challenge Her Will October 28 , 1989 From Times Staff and Wire Reports Relatives of the late actress Amanda Blake claim that the owner of a south Sacramento County animal preserve coerced her into leaving her entire estate to the refuge . Blake ' s mother , sister and two cousins filed suit in Sacramento Superior Court this week , contending that the actress actually wanted to leave her estate to them . The suit said she was talked into leaving it to the Performing Animal Welfare Society three days before she died at age 60 in a Sacramento hospital on Aug . 16 . Memorial Service Scheduled in L.A. for Amanda Blake August 22 , 1989 A Los Angeles memorial service for Amanda Blake , star of television ' s long - running " Gunsmoke " series who died Wednesday night in Sacramento , has been planned for Saturday by Miss Blake ' s manager , Blanche Davis . Speakers tentatively will include Miss Blake ' s series co - stars , actors James Arness and Dennis Weaver , said Ruth Marsh , who is helping Davis with arrangements . The service , which is open to the public , is scheduled for 11 : 30 a.m . Their Love Clears the Bottleneck March 24 , 1987 Associated Press A settlement has been reached in a damage suit filed by a Coca - Cola bottling company worker who claimed she was fired after falling in love with a Pepsi employee . Attorneys for both sides declined comment Monday on the details of the agreement , except to say the settlement was " satisfactory to all parties . " Amanda Cronin , 30 , of Northampton , who was then Amanda Blake , sought $ 600,000 damages from the Coca - Cola Bottling Co . of Northampton in 1985 . ENTERTAINMENT AIDS Made Blake Fear for Animal Cause , Friend Says November 8 , 1989 From United Press International A longtime friend of actress Amanda Blake says she feared before she died last August that the AIDS disease she had contracted would affect her work in animal rights . Pat Derby , the head of the Performing Animal Welfare Society refuge in Galt , said Tuesday that the actress knew she was fighting AIDS and feared negative publicity about it would harm her animal welfare causes . " She wanted to use all of her energy for animals , " Derby told the Sacramento Bee . CALIFORNIA | LOCAL Dennis Weaver , 81 ; Star of Gunsmoke , ' McCloud ' Also Was Environmental Activist February 28 , 2006 Dennis McLellan , Times Staff Writer Dennis Weaver , the lanky actor with the gentle drawl who came to fame in the 1950s playing Marshal Matt Dillon ' s limping deputy , Chester , on " Gunsmoke " and later starred as a contemporary western deputy marshal who battled crime in the Big Apple on " McCloud , " has died . He was 81 . Weaver , a longtime environmental activist and former president of the Screen Actors Guild , died of complications of cancer Friday at his home in Ridgway , Colo . , his publicist , Julian Myers , said Monday . Final Bow II January 7 , 1990 A number of readers have written to suggest additions to " Final Bow , " the Dec . 24 list of celebrities who died during the 1980s . Here are those names , plus the many that had been deleted from the list because of space limitation : Alvin Ailey , Fran Allison , Adele Astaire , Chet Baker , Brook Benton , Amanda Blake , John Bonham , Adolph Caesar , Graham Chapman , James Coco , Jackie Coogan , Dennis Day , Bob Eberly , Bill Evans , Marty Feldman , . . . TV & Video November 6 , 1989 Claudia Puig and Aleene MacMinn , Arts and entertainment reports from The Times , national and international news services and the nation ' s press Blake Cause of Death Revealed Actress Amanda Blake , who starred for many years as television ' s Miss Kitty in the Western series " Gunsmoke , " died of AIDS , her doctor has confirmed . Her Aug . 16 death of throat cancer at age 60 was complicated by a type of viral hepatitis brought on by acquired immune deficiency syndrome , her physician Lou Nishimura said Saturday . She died at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento . Burt ' s Dodge City Days July 29 , 1990 Before " B.L. Stryker , " before " Smokey and the Bandit , " before " Deliverance " - even before " Dan August " - Burt Reynolds was a humble blacksmith on Gunsmoke . You ca n ' t be expected to remember him ; during " Gunsmoke ' s " 20 - year run ( from 1955 to 1975 ) , a lot of people passed through Dodge City . In fact , only Matt Dillon ( James Arness ) and Doc Adams ( Milburn Stone ) lasted the whole 20 years . Kitty ( Amanda Blake ) 1 2 3 4 5 Next | [
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http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/ed-jagels | Ed Jagels FEATURED ARTICLES MAGAZINE Kern County ' s Primary ' Villain ' August 31 , 2003 There is only one villain in the story on Bakersfield ' s unjust molestation convictions ( " ' Kids Do n ' t Lie , ' " by John Johnson , Aug . 10 ) . Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels is a man whose hubris is exceeded only by his incompetence and inability to distinguish right from wrong . Herbert M . Schoenberg Tarzana ARTICLES BY DATE CALIFORNIA | LOCAL D.A. ' s Wife Lied to Get Drugs on Court Plea Day February 13 , 2004 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports . On the same day that Bryanna Jagels pleaded no contest to drug and prescription fraud charges and expressed relief that she would avoid jail time , she lied to get prescription drugs , court documents show . The estranged wife of Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels was enrolled by her attorney in a secure drug treatment facility after documents had been filed in court this week . She " poses a real and significant risk to herself and to society , " Michael P . Advertisement CALIFORNIA | LOCAL D.A. ' s Wife Questioned About Fake Prescription November 29 , 2003 | From Times Wire Reports The wife of Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels was detained by police after allegedly trying to fill a bogus prescription for narcotics . Bryanna Jagels , 32 , was taken into custody Wednesday night after a pharmacist called police to investigate what appeared to be a forged prescription , Police Chief Eric Matlock told the Bakersfield Californian . She was taken to police headquarters and was questioned before being released , Matlock said . She was not arrested and no charges were filed . D.A. ' s Wife Questioned About Fake Prescription November 29 , 2003 From Times Wire Reports The wife of Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels was detained by police after allegedly trying to fill a bogus prescription for narcotics . Bryanna Jagels , 32 , was taken into custody Wednesday night after a pharmacist called police to investigate what appeared to be a forged prescription , Police Chief Eric Matlock told the Bakersfield Californian . She was taken to police headquarters and was questioned before being released , Matlock said . She was not arrested and no charges were filed . D.A. ' s Wife Lied to Get Drugs on Court Plea Day February 13 , 2004 From Times Staff and Wire Reports . On the same day that Bryanna Jagels pleaded no contest to drug and prescription fraud charges and expressed relief that she would avoid jail time , she lied to get prescription drugs , court documents show . The estranged wife of Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels was enrolled by her attorney in a secure drug treatment facility after documents had been filed in court this week . She " poses a real and significant risk to herself and to society , " Michael P . NEWS The Region March 25 , 1987 A Bakersfield attorney was arrested on suspicion of soliciting the murders of two people connected with cases he is handling . Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels identified one of the allegedly intended victims as a Los Angeles resident who is being sued by attorney Edward LeLouis . The other is a Bakersfield businessman who is an associate of one of LeLouis ' clients , Jagels said . OPINION Kern Count D.A. ' s Critics April 4 , 1999 Re " Growing Faction in Kern County Claims Zealous D.A. Crosses Line , " March 29 : I must agree with Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels that his critics , Edward Humes and others , seem to have an " ideological agenda . " Being rich , well educated or socially accepted in Los Angeles does not make you unsuitable for Bakersfield . Ed won his first election by running against a judge who announced that Ed should be shipped to the Kern County desert for criticizing him . The desert vote elected Ed . I was D.A. ' s Estranged Wife Released to Drug Facility March 19 , 2004 From Times Staff and Wire Reports After spending more than a month in jail on prescription forgery charges , the estranged wife of Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels was released to a drug treatment facility . Bryanna Jagels made a plea bargain that would allow her to spend a year in a residential drug treatment facility , perform 300 hours of community service and pay nearly $ 1,000 in fines in order to avoid more jail time . She will be on probation for five years . District Attorney ' s Wife Charged in Fraud , Theft January 14 , 2004 From Times Staff and Wire Reports The estranged wife of Kern County ' s chief prosecutor has been charged with stealing prescription pads to illegally obtain painkillers , according to the state attorney general ' s office . Bryanna Jagels , wife of Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels , faces four felony counts , two for obtaining a controlled substance through fraud , and two for burglary . She faces six misdemeanor charges for trying to get fake prescriptions filled . Kern County D.A. ' s Wife Strikes a Deal in Prescription Drug Case February 5 , 2004 John Johnson , Times Staff Writer The estranged wife of Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels pleaded no contest Wednesday to three counts of prescription drug fraud for trying to pass phony prescriptions at Bakersfield pharmacies . The plea agreement between Bryanna Jagels , 32 , and the state attorney general ' s office calls for no jail time , said Jagels ' attorney , Kyle Humphrey . MAGAZINE Kern County ' s Primary ' Villain ' August 31 , 2003 There is only one villain in the story on Bakersfield ' s unjust molestation convictions ( " ' Kids Do n ' t Lie , ' " by John Johnson , Aug . 10 ) . Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels is a man whose hubris is exceeded only by his incompetence and inability to distinguish right from wrong . Herbert M . Schoenberg Tarzana OPINION Kern Count D.A. ' s Critics April 4 , 1999 Re " Growing Faction in Kern County Claims Zealous D.A. Crosses Line , " March 29 : I must agree with Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels that his critics , Edward Humes and others , seem to have an " ideological agenda . " Being rich , well educated or socially accepted in Los Angeles does not make you unsuitable for Bakersfield . Ed won his first election by running against a judge who announced that Ed should be shipped to the Kern County desert for criticizing him . The desert vote elected Ed . I was NEWS The Region March 25 , 1987 A Bakersfield attorney was arrested on suspicion of soliciting the murders of two people connected with cases he is handling . Kern County Dist . Atty . Ed Jagels identified one of the allegedly intended victims as a Los Angeles resident who is being sued by attorney Edward LeLouis . The other is a Bakersfield businessman who is an associate of one of LeLouis ' clients , Jagels said . 3 Jail Guards Plead Not Guilty in Slaying December 16 , 2005 Three Kern County detention officers accused of beating an inmate to death pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges . Daniel Thomas Lindini , 48 , Ralph Contreras , 32 , and Roxanne Fowler , 41 , were charged with second - degree murder and assault by a peace officer in the Aug . 15 death of James Moore , 30 . Two other deputies , Angel Lopez Bravo , 34 , and Lisa Diane Romero , 20 , also pleaded not guilty Thursday to assault in connection to the killing . The State July 4 , 1986 The Kern County Grand Jury charged that the Kern County Sheriff ' s Department proceeded from a presumption of guilt in its investigation of unsubstantiated reports of satanic baby killings . The panel also said that child welfare workers relied on gut feelings to prolong the separation of children and adults implicated in the 1985 case . 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http://articles.mcall.com/1990-05-18/news/2743279_1_pneumonia-vaccine-pneumococcal-pneumonia-hiv-infections | HENSON DEATH SHOWS PNEUMONIA THREAT ANN WLAZELEK , The Morning Call THE MORNING CALL At age 53 , Muppet creator Jim Henson should not have died from pneumonia . The puppeteer was healthy before he came down with flu symptoms last Friday , and he did not have any other illness , such as AIDS , that could affect his ability to fight the infection , doctors in New York said . His death this week prompted Lehigh Valley health officials to urge the elderly and infirm to get immunized , and to ask others with sudden fever , chills or difficulty breathing to see a doctor . " Most people who get bacterial pneumonia are not usually glowingly healthy one day and then get pneumonia , " Dr . Jeffrey Jahre , an infectious disease specialist in Bethlehem , said yesterday . " Usually they need to be elderly or infirm . " Jahre said that healthy people who have lost a spleen or were born without the organ are more susceptible to the life - threatening complications of pneumonia . He did not know if that was the case with Henson . Pneumonia strikes about 2 million Americans each year , authorities say . It causes between 40,000 and 70,000 deaths each year , but many are already ill with other serious diseases . At greatest risk are senior citizens ; adults with HIV infections , heart and lung disease , diabetes , alcoholism , cirrhosis , Hodgkin ' s disease , lymphoma and kidney failure ; and children 2 and older who have no spleen , sickle cell anemia , nephrotic syndrome , HIV infections or immune deficiencies . These are the people for whom public health officials recommend the pneumonia vaccine . " Unfortunately Henson ' s death brought out a good reason why the elderly should get the vaccine , " Allentown Health Director Gary Gurian said . Henson had streptococcus pneumoniae , also known as pneumococcal pneumonia - - one of the most common types of bacterial pneumonia and one of 23 serotypes the vaccine helps prevent . While Henson was not among those for whom the vaccine is recommended , his death underlined the need to take every precaution , Gurian said . The city health director reminded Allentown residents who are 60 and older , as well as those with chronic health problems , to obtain a free inoculation at City Hall this morning . The last of five clinics is scheduled for 8 : 30 a.m. to noon in the first floor Council Chambers . But because the vaccine is not 100 percent effective and an ordinary cold or flu virus also can " set up " an otherwise healthy person for a lung inflammation , Jahre described the warning signs of pneumonia : * A sudden onset of chills ( usually shaky chills ) * Fever over 101 degrees * Sputum or phlegm , notably yellow or green in color * Increasing shortness of breath * Chest pains when breathing . " All are signs that you are likely dealing with something more than a simple upper respiratory infection , " Jahre said , advising anyone with such symptoms to be examined by a doctor . Henson reportedly saw a doctor in North Carolina who did not find pneumonia . His condition then worsened , spreading from his lungs to other organs , and could not be controlled with antibiotics , according to doctors who treated him at New York Hospital / Cornell Medical Center . He was admitted there Tuesday morning and died Wednesday . Physicians look for pneumonia by tapping on a patient ' s chest and listening to the sound through a stethoscope , Jahre said . Just as a drum that is filled with water might make a dull sound , lungs that are infected or filled with fluid make a dull sound , he said . The doctor might also look for skin retracting when the patient takes a deep breath , or might take a chest X - ray if there are any doubts , Jahre said . When detected early , pneumonia responds well to a variety of antibiotics , including penicillin , he said . Bethlehem Health Director Glen Cooper agreed that pneumonia is serious . " You can get an acute attack , " he said . " I had one as a kid and was in bed for six weeks . It ' s quite frightening . " To help protect the frail and elderly from pneumonia , the Bethlehem Health Bureau offered the pneumococcal vaccine at a low cost for the first time last fall . Too few ( about 200 ) took advantage , he said . " I ' m always baffled by people who do n ' t take simple precautions like fastening seat belts , stopping smoking and getting vaccinated , " Cooper said , " then wring their hands over the risk of dying in a plane crash or eating an apple with chemicals on it . " State will close beautiful but dangerous Glen Onoko Falls trail May 1 Art Garfunkel , half of one of the greatest singing duos ever , coming to Easton ’ s State Theatre | [
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http://articles.mcall.com/1996-12-26/features/3112381_1_ziegfeld-follies-girl-rio-rita-diamond-s-lovely-light | News SAD LEGACY OF ' LEGS ' GANGSTER MOLL / DANCER ' KIKI ' ROBERTS HOOFED WAY INTO - - AND OUT OF - - VALLEY FRANK WHELAN , The Morning Call THE MORNING CALL Excitement was in the air as a crowd lined up outside Allentown ' s Lyric Theater , now Symphony Hall , on March 2 , 1937 . The show was " Crazy Quilt , " a burlesque revue . It offered a range of performers from comedy to striptease . But the big draw was Marion " Kiki " Roberts , real name Marion Strasmick , former Ziegfeld Follies girl and gun moll of Jack " Legs " Diamond , one of the 1920s ' celebrity gangsters . In 1935 Roberts came to the Lehigh Valley , as she told The Morning Call , to just " earn a living . " But it was not long before she was grabbing local headlines . Perhaps the most insightful thing written about her is by William Kennedy , the Pulitzer Prize - winning author of the novel " Ironweed . " In 1987 it was made into a film starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep . Kennedy ' s books are set in Albany , New York , his hometown . Diamond was slain there in 1931 . Doing research for his 1975 novel about the gangster , " Legs " ( Coward , McCann & Geoghegan ; $ 8.95 ; 317 pp . ) , Kennedy checked in countless newspapers from the 1930s and ' 40s following Roberts ' career . " The last thing I have for her was in Boston in the 1940s , " he told The Morning Call recently . " She was still appearing as ' Jack ( Legs ) Diamond ' s Lovely Light o ' Love . ' " Kennedy has no idea what happened to Roberts after that . " Maybe she changed her name and is living her life out quietly . She ' d be 86 now , but who knows what happened to her . She just disappeared , " he said . Roberts ' rise to fame began when the teen - age woman from Boston , lured by the footlights , came to New York City as a dancer . Newspaper accounts do n ' t say how , but sometime in the 1920s she caught the attention of Florenz " Flo " Ziegfeld , America ' s leading impresario . Among Ziegfeld ' s theatrical productions were the shows " Rio Rita " and " Show Boat , " currently playing in a revival on Broadway . But he was best known in that era for his Follies , a stage revue that appeared every season from 1907 to 1927 . Ziegfeld ' s Follies featured comedy and beautiful show girls , picked by the impresario himself . As a tenor warbled Irving Berlin ' s " A pretty girl is like a melody , " they would appear wearing elaborate costumes . For a chorus member of that era to become a " Ziegfeld Girl " was the ultimate achievement . Roberts was with Ziegfeld for six seasons and appeared in 18 performances of " Rio Rita . " It was sometime in 1927 that she apparently caught the eye of Jack " Legs " Diamond . By then Diamond , born in Philadelphia in 1896 with the name John T . Noland , had a criminal record that went back to 1910 . His ability to swiftly escape police after robbing a delivery truck won him the nickname " Legs . " But the 1920s was to see Diamond ' s real rise in the underworld . When he met Kiki Roberts , he had a reputation in the New York rackets as a bootlegger , highjacker and narcotics smuggler . A skilled gunman , Diamond was so often a target that he won another nickname , Clay Pigeon . But luck always seemed with him . " The bullet has n ' t been made that can kill me , " Diamond liked to say . Diamond was a dapper dresser known for his charming manner with women . A semi - professional dancer at the start of his career , he was hired by high socity women who wanted to learn the latest dance steps . Diamond was a natural for Kiki , who quickly became the gangster ' s mistress . His wife , Alice , whom Diamond married in 1920 , did not seem to mind . Her apartment was filled with Diamond ' s pictures . One over the fireplace had the words " My Hero " underneath it . She told By the late 1920s , Diamond had his own New York nightspot , the Hotsy Totsy Club , and control of most of the city ' s liquor and narcotics rackets . But a rising gangster named Dutch Schultz decided to take him on . This gang war sometimes put Kiki in the crossfire . She was dining with Diamond in their room at New York ' s Hotel Monticello in October , 1930 when a couple of Schultz ' s men arrived and started shooting . Diamond was wounded five times , but lived . Kiki was not hit . In April 1931 , Diamond was shot again but survived . " Ca n ' t anybody shoot this guy so he wo n ' t bounce back up ? " said a frustrated Schultz . But later that year , luck ran out for " Legs . " On Dec . 17 , 1931 in Albany , N.Y. , Diamond was celebrating at a speakeasy his acquittal on charges he had ordered the torture of two upstate New York bootleggers who had crossed him . At 1 a.m. he left his wife and friends and went out to meet secretly with Kiki Roberts . Three hours later , Diamond left Roberts in her hotel room and took a cab to a small room in a boarding house where he was staying . It was 4 : 45 a.m. when his landlady , Mrs . Wood , heard five gunshots . They were followed by footsteps racing down the stairs and out to the street . Wood recalled seeing three men running into the pre - dawn darkness . When Alice Diamond and the police arrived , they found " Legs " Diamond dead , lying in bed with five bullets in him . No one knows for sure who killed Diamond , but several sources suggest it was Dutch Schultz ' s mob . Alice Diamond , who had to be pulled from the body by two policemen , was the only one to attend her husband ' s funeral . Two years later she was slain in Brooklyn . Kiki Roberts ' reaction to Diamond ' s death was to give an exclusive interview to The New York American newspaper . Then she disappeared from the front pages . For a period of time she took back her real name , Marion Starting in 1934 , Kiki Roberts tried to make a comeback . She even went to Hollywood to break into the movies . But Will Hays , former postmaster general and then movie censorship czar , decided that her reputation was too shady and forbade her to appear in movies . So she went back on the stage . On Wednesday , March 6 , 1935 , an unnamed reporter for The Allentown Morning Call was talking to Lehigh County Orphans Court Judge Ethan A . Gearhart and county deputy sheriff Benny Furmansky . " They suggest I may want to see ' Kiki ' Roberts , who usually was around when gangster foes of ' Legs ' Diamond used to use him for target practice , " he noted in a column titled " The Diary of An Allentown Newspaper Man , " written in 1930s ' street - wise prose . The reporter found Roberts at the Crystal Restaurant , 608 Hamilton Street . She was sitting with Charles Fina , a former restaurant owner and real estate man . " I am a bit surprised , " he wrote . " She ' s not a big girl . ' Just five four , ' she admits . Very little makeup and exceedingly pretty . Wonderful eyes , excellent manners , intelligent conversation . " The reporter noted Fina ' s role : " Charlie ' s trying to get engagements for her in these parts , which ought to be easy as she was with Ziegfeld for six years and that speaks more than volumes of press notices , " he wrote . Roberts agreed to come down to The Call offices for photographs . Future Morning Call publisher Donald P . Miller took some pictures of her . Going through the Call ' s photo file of her , Roberts told reporters the dates when the pictures were taken , including one that she said got her thrown out of Hollywood . " The trouble is everyone seems to know me . Guess I had n ' t been in Allentown an hour before I ' d been recognized by a score from newspaper photos , " she said . But law - enforcement officials were not at all happy having " Legs " Diamond ' s gun moll in the Valley . " The booking of the girl ' s dance act in places around here , " said Allentown police Captain W.J. Detweiler , " appears to be trading on her reputation of once being the sweetheart of a notorious gunman . It does not look good to us . " Early the next evening the reporter ' s phone rang . " Call from Kiki whose gotten tip police are likely to ask her to get out . " he wrote . " We ' re able to confirm story . In fact have it in type already . " Roberts started to cry . She told the reporter she was on the level and going straight . " Back in my mind , " he wrote , " goes this thought : Believe you are going straight , little girl . If you were n ' t , you ' d not be in Allentown . Almost any racketeer in N.Y. would be proud to show off with " Legs " Diamond ' s girl . Or some of the other playboys of Broadway , former tired businessmen , etc . " Roberts took the hint and left Allentown . She got an engagement in a Columbia , N.J. , roadhouse . But the Valley had far from heard the last of Kiki Roberts . On March 19 , 1935 , the papers revealed she had been married by an Easton alderman on March 14 to Joseph " Bud " Ross . The Morning Call described Ross , 23 , as a member of the Ross Distributing Agency , a beer distributor , and a well - known local athlete . But the course of true love did not run smooth . On March 3 , 1937 , just as she was about to go on stage at the Lyric , a Northampton County deputy sheriff appeared . He held a summons from her husband ' s lawyers asking her to defend a divorce suit . It claimed that , after the first week of marriage , Roberts had left Ross and gone back to the stage . As the deputy started to read , Roberts protested and began to cry . She said that she loved Bud . " But In the tradition of the show must go on , Roberts dried her eyes and did her fan dance for the waiting crowd . When the act was over she told The Call the divorce was her in - laws at work . " They even went so far as to say I was a gold - digger . That hurt , for I have known gold diggers . . . But honestly , I never was . If I was I ' d have something to show for it . " As far as The Morning Call was concerned , this was the last the Lehigh Valley ever heard of Kiki Roberts . Allentown police investigating early morning shooting at nightclub What a mess : Sixers lose , Amir Johnson checks phone , Ben Simmons rips booing , and that ’ s not all | [
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http://articles.mcall.com/2011-10-12/news/mc-watchdog-towing-wrecked-cars-20111012_1_towing-belongings-sabo-s-service-center | Severe weather alert in Philadelphia , Northampton , Montgomery , Monroe , Lehigh , Delaware , Chester , Carbon , Bucks and Berks counties . April 15 News Local News What you might not know about getting towed Paul Muschick After an accident in Bethlehem last month , Eric Decarlo was taken by ambulance to a hospital and his car was towed to a garage . Decarlo ' s injuries were n ' t serious . But his big headache was just beginning . He went to the garage , Sabo ' s Service Center in Bethlehem , the next day to check on his totaled 1993 Cadillac . He said he was told he owed several hundred dollars for towing and storage . Decarlo did n ' t have the money , so he asked if he could get a few things from the car and come back later to settle the bill . The answer was no . Decarlo said he was told he could n ' t have access to the car until he paid the bill . He had recently moved from Phillipsburg to Bethlehem and still had a lot of belongings in the Caddy ' s trunk , including items from his military service in Iraq . " Inside that car I have Army awards , all my pictures from over in Iraq , a lot of sentimental value , " he told me a few days later . He questioned what right the garage had to restrict access to his belongings . " I felt like I was being treated like some sort of criminal , " Decarlo said . I looked into the situation and found Sabo ' s Service Center had done nothing wrong . It was following terms of a city contract that governs tows from accident scenes . Bethlehem police Capt . David Kravatz told me the contract language was developed over a number of years to protect both vehicle owners and towing companies . The city has contracts with five towers , including Sabo ' s . Those contracts protect vehicle owners by setting limits on how much they can be charged for a tow ( $ 165 ) and storage ( $ 40 per day ) . The contracts protect towers by letting them hold a car and in most cases , the car ' s contents , until the towing and storage bill is paid . Kravatz told me the contracts are written that way because in the past , vehicle owners cleaned their belongings out and never returned . Bob Sabo , owner of Sabo ' s Service Center , said it has happened to him before . " We used to give them everything out of the car , " he said . " A week later their plate ' s missing off the car . They jump the fence . " Bethlehem ' s contracts say towers do n ' t have to release personal items from vehicles except wallets , purses , medication , infant / child seats and " other such personal items . " Sabo said he tries to be flexible with vehicle owners . " Stuff like that I always give back because I do n ' t want the responsibility , " he said . Decarlo said he told the garage there was medicine in the car . Sabo told me his workers looked for it , but found only empty pill bottles . In late September , they reached an agreement . Decarlo signed over the totaled car ' s title to the garage and he was able to retrieve his belongings . Sabo said the scrap value should cover his costs , and he needed to move the car to clear space in his lot . " I think I ' m being more than fair , " Sabo told me . " I ' m following the guides of the city . " Decarlo said when he got his items back , he found the medication he had been looking for . He said he understands the garage needs to protect its interest , but questions why that extends to holding personal belongings hostage . " The car is the collateral , not my personal effects inside , " Decarlo said . " They have the car to scrap . " This is n ' t the first complaint I ' ve received from someone about a tow from an accident scene . A colleague , the Road Warrior , also has addressed this issue in his column . Towing complaints are common enough that legislation is pending in both branches of the state Legislature that would regulate the industry . Among the requirements would be allowing vehicle owners to retrieve personal items , said Sen . Stewart Greenleaf , R - Bucks , sponsor of Senate Bill 418 . Allentown also has a contract with a towing company to remove wrecked vehicles . The contract sets rates for towing and storage , but is n ' t as strict in limiting access to items in vehicles . The contract says the tower " agrees to allow the vehicle ' s owner or otherwise authorized person to retrieve personal property without the necessity of releasing the vehicle . " Police Chief Roger MacLean said what ' s considered personal property is a judgment call . He said wallets , medication , cellphones and child car seats typically would be released . But a van ' s load of lumber probably would n ' t be . " There ' s no black - and - white list , " he said . You may be wondering if you even have a choice about where your vehicle is towed after a crash . You do , to a degree . If you are n ' t incapacitated , you can call your own garage or AAA . But if your tow does n ' t get there quickly , Bethlehem and Allentown police said , they ' ll have their towers remove your car to clear the road . If you ' re in an accident , you may find yourself stuck in a position similar to Decarlo . If you question what you ' re being told , ask the tower or the municipality where the accident occurred for a copy of any contract or law governing the situation . Be aware there may not be any . This also is a good reminder not to store stuff in your car . If you get in an accident and your car is towed , you might not have immediate access to those items . The Watchdog is published Thursdays and Sundays . Contact me by email at watchdog @ mcall . com , by phone at 610 - 841 - 2364 ( ADOG ) , by fax at 610 - 820 - 6693 , or by mail at The Morning Call , 101 N . Sixth St . , Allentown , PA , 18101 . Follow me on Twitter at mcwatchdog and on Facebook at Morning Call Watchdog . Officials say Notre Dame Cathedral towers saved after fire ravages Paris landmark Mishandled cases lead to two - year suspension of law license for Whitehall attorney Matt Croslis | [
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http://articles.mcall.com/2014-03-24/news/mc-pa-vehicle-fees-0324-20140324_1_higher-fees-april-1-license-plate | Many fees for Pa . vehicles set to rise April 1 Several state vehicle - related fees will increase April 1 for the first time in 17 years , with a second group of fees slated to rise July 1 . The increases are mandated by Act 89 , the transportation funding legislation approved by the Legislature and Gov . Tom Corbett last fall . The law will provide billions of dollars in extra transportation funding through an increase in a per - gallon gasoline tax and higher fees . " It ' s important to note that Act 89 represents an investment in Pennsylvania ' s future : increasing public safety , driving commerce , creating jobs and providing reliable funding for our transportation needs without leaving the bill to our future generations , " PennDOT spokesman Rich Kirkpatrick said . On April 1 , the fee for an identification card and for duplicate driver ' s licenses and ID cards will rise from the current $ 13.50 to $ 27.50 . The fee for a certificate of title will increase from the current $ 22.50 to $ 50 . Title security interest document fees will rise from the current $ 5 to $ 23 . The fee for driver and vehicle information , now $ 5 , will increase to $ 8 . Certified copies of records will cost $ 30 , up from the current $ 10 . Manufacturer - dealer notifications will go from the current $ 3 to $ 5 . On July 1 , the one - time fee for vanity license plates will rise from the current $ 20 to $ 76 , the first increase since the plates were introduced in the 1960s . The fee for replacing a regular license plate will increase from the current $ 7.50 to $ 11 . The cost of transferring a license plate will rise from the current $ 6 to $ 9 . Inspection stickers will cost $ 5 , up from $ 2 . Special zoological and railroad license plates will rise from the current $ 35 to $ 54 . Increases in driver ' s license and annual vehicle registration fees wo n ' t take effect until July 1 , 2015 , when both will rise by $ 1 . Act 89 gives counties the option of levying a $ 5 annual vehicle registration fee starting next January . In other news related to the transportation funding bill , a state agency has adopted guidelines for a new $ 40 million multimodal fund to benefit rail , airport , port , transit , pedestrian and bike projects . The Commonwealth Financing Authority will accept applications from March 21 to June 20 . Grants ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 3 million will be made , with a 30 percent local match required . Extra money provided by the state law has revived plans for widening Route 22 through the heart of the Lehigh Valley and other long - term transportation projects . New items on the Valley ' s local to - do list include resurfacing Route 33 between Interstate 78 and Wind Gap for $ 85 million ; reconstructing the Route 309 / Tilghman Street intersection for $ 48.5 million ; rehabbing Bethlehem ' s Hill - to - Hill Bridge for $ 38 million ; and resurfacing Route 22 from 15th Street west to I - 78 , and from Route 191 east to the Easton area 25th Street exit . Rep . Mike Schlossberg , D - Lehigh , was the only House member in the Lehigh Valley area to vote for the law . Voting no were Democrats Daniel McNeill , Steve Samuelson and Robert Freeman and Republicans Justin Simmons , Ryan Mackenzie , Julie Harhart , Gary Day Marcia M . Hahn and Joe Emrick Lehigh Valley - area state Sens . Pat Browne , R - Lehigh , and Bob Mensch , R - Berks , voted for the law . Lisa Boscola , D - Northampton , voted no . Morning Call staff contributed to this story . What ' s going up ? State vehicle - related fees are going up in phases : Starting April 1 : • $ 27.50 ( $ 13.50 now ) fee for a duplicate driver ' s license or an identification card • $ 50 ( 22.50 now ) fee for a vehicle ' s certificate of title • $ 30 ( $ 10 now ) certified copy of records Starting July 1 : • $ 76 ( $ 20 now ) vanity license plate • $ 54 ( $ 35 now ) special zoological or railroad license plate • $ 11 ( $ 7.50 now ) regular license plate • $ 9 ( $ 6 now ) transferring license plate • $ 5 ( $ 2 now ) inspection sticker Source : Act 89 | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/appendicitis/what-is-appendicitis.aspx | What Is Appendicitis : Basic Facts About This Condition Available in : English Español Story at - a - glance When your appendix becomes blocked , usually because of a buildup of parasites , mucus or ( most commonly ) small pieces of feces , it can become inflamed If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms that may potentially indicate appendicitis , consult a physician immediately — this is a medical emergency that should not be ignored Any abdominal pain , especially if it ' s persistent , extremely debilitating and occurs suddenly , is worrisome , as it may be a sign that you have appendicitis . But what exactly is this condition and why do people fall victim to it ? Keep reading to learn more about appendicitis . Appendicitis Definition : Basic Facts About This Condition As its name implies , appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix ( " itis " means " inflammation " in Latin ) , the finger - shaped pouch that is attached to the colon . 1 The appendix , also called vermiform appendix ( which translates to " worm - like appendage " 2 ) , is small and thin , measuring only about 2 to 4 inches ( 5 to 10 centimeters ) long . 3 When your appendix becomes blocked , usually because of a buildup of parasites , mucus or ( most commonly ) small pieces of feces , it can become inflamed . If this persists , the inflamed tissues become infected with bacteria , which can then invade the organ , infecting its walls ( peritoneum ) and lumen ( cavity ) , leading pus to form and causing extreme pain . If this is not addressed , the organ tissues then start to die because of lack of blood supply and eventually may lead to the appendix rupturing — a potentially life - threatening condition . 4 5 6 Appendicitis can strike anyone of any age , although it ' s more common among individuals ages 10 to 20 , and is rare among infants . 7 It ' s a fairly common condition that occurs in at least 1 in every 13 people who will develop it at some point in their life . 8 A 1990 study said that 250,000 appendectomies are performed in the U.S. alone per year . Rates are higher among Caucasians than other people , and are higher during the summer than winter months . 9 What Does Appendicitis Feel Like ? The hallmark symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain . It ' s described as a dull , cramping or aching pain throughout the abdomen that starts gradually . It typically begins near the bellybutton . Once the swelling and inflammation worsens , however , the pain becomes more localized , constant and sharp , and is concentrated on the lower part of the abdomen . This occurs in a matter of hours . 10 Walking , coughing , sneezing , taking deep breaths or pressing on the area can intensify the pain . Other symptoms , such as feeling sick , diarrhea , fever and loss of appetite , may set in as well . 11 Appendicitis May Be Mistaken for Other Illnesses Because of its location and proximity to other internal organs , it is sometimes difficult to pinpoint appendicitis . In some cases , it may even be mistaken for other pelvic and abdominal illnesses . Diverticulitis , pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID ) , gallbladder disease and kidney disease are some examples of conditions that mimic appendicitis . In pregnant women , it may even be mistaken as the onset of labor . 12 To confirm this condition , your doctor will conduct a physical examination and ask questions about your health history . Other tests such as urinalysis , white blood cell count , abdominal X - ray , ultrasonography , barium enema , laparoscopy and CT scan may also be used to check for appendicitis . 31 Johns Hopkins Medicine states that an inflamed appendix can rupture within 48 to 72 hours after the symptoms have started . Therefore , if you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms that may potentially indicate appendicitis , consult a physician immediately . This is a medical emergency that should not be ignored . 14 MORE ABOUT APPENDICITIS Appendicitis : Introduction What is Appendicitis ? Appendicitis in Children Appendicitis During Pregnancy Appendicitis Duration Appendicitis Causes Types of Appendicitis Appendicitis Symptoms Appendicitis Prevention Appendicitis Treatment Appendicitis Diet Appendicitis FAQ Previous Appendicitis : Introduction Next Appendicitis in Children + Sources and References | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/10/16/tsh-levels.aspx | What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health Available in : English Español Français Polski 中文 Story at - a - glance The thyroid gland is a butterfly - shaped gland found inside your neck , right under your larynx or voice box . Your thyroid is responsible for producing the master metabolism hormones that control every function in your body . Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone , a condition that is often linked to iodine deficiency . Your thyroid , one of the largest endocrine glands , greatly influences almost every cell in your body . Aside from regulating your metabolism and weight by controlling the fat - burning process , thyroid hormones are also required for the growth and development in children and in nearly every physiological process in your body . When your thyroid levels are out of balance , so are you . Too much or too little hormone secretion in this gland can spell trouble for your overall health and well - being . Mounting research shows that 10 to 40 percent of people living in the United States have suboptimal thyroid function . 1 Poor thyroid function has been linked to serious health conditions like fibromyalgia , irritable bowel syndrome , acne , eczema , gum disease , infertility , and autoimmune diseases , which is why it ' s imperative that you to learn how your thyroid works and what can cause it to go off kilter . The Thyroid Gland : Understanding How It Works The thyroid gland is a butterfly - shaped gland found inside your neck , right under your larynx or voice box . A two - inch long , brownish red , highly vascular gland , it has two lobes located on each side of the windpipe that are both connected by a tissue called the isthmus . A normal thyroid gland weighs somewhere between 20 and 60 grams . Your thyroid is responsible for producing the master metabolism hormones that control every function in your body . It produces three types of hormones : Triiodothyronine ( T3 ) Thyroxine ( T4 ) Diiodothyronine ( T2 ) Hormones secreted by your thyroid interact with all your other hormones , including insulin , cortisol , and sex hormones like estrogen , progesterone , and testosterone . The fact that these hormones are all tied together and are in constant communication explains why a less - than - optimal thyroid status is associated with so many widespread symptoms and diseases . Almost 90 percent of the hormone produced by your thyroid is in the form of T4 , the inactive form . Your liver then converts the T4 into T3 , the active form , with the help of an enzyme . T2 , however , is currently the least - understood component of thyroid function and the subject of a number of ongoing studies . If everything is working properly , you will make what you need and have the correct amounts of T3 and T4 , which control the metabolism of every cell in your body . If your T3 is inadequate , either by scarce production or not converting properly from T4 , your whole system suffers . T3 is critically important because it tells the nucleus of your cells to send messages to your DNA to rev up your metabolism by burning fat . This is how T3 lowers cholesterol levels , regrows hair , and helps keep you lean . Your T3 levels can be disrupted by nutritional imbalances , toxins , allergens , infections , and stress , and this lead to a series of complications , including thyroid cancer , hypothyroidism , and hyperthyroidism , which today are three of the most prevalent thyroid - related diseases . Now , let ' s discuss and delve deeper into these thyroid problems . Advertisement Hypothyroidism : The Sluggish Thyroid Syndrome Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone , a condition that is often linked to iodine deficiency . Dr . David Brownstein , a board - certified holistic practitioner who has been working with iodine for the last two decades , claims that over 95 percent of the patients in his clinic are iodine - deficient . In addition , 10 percent of the general population in the United States , and 20 percent of women over age 60 , have subclinical hypothyroidism , 2 a condition where you have no obvious symptoms and only slightly abnormal lab tests . However , only a marginal percentage of these people are being treated . The reason behind this is the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of lab tests , particularly TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone ) . Most physicians believe that if your TSH value is within the " normal " range , your thyroid is fine . But as I always say , the devil is in the details . More and more physicians are now discovering that the TSH value is grossly unreliable for diagnosing hypothyroidism . How to Know If You Are Hypothyroid Identifying hypothyroidism and its cause is tricky business . Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are vague and overlap with other disorders . Physicians often miss a thyroid problem since they rely on just a few traditional tests , leaving other clues undetected . The most sensitive way to find out is to listen to your body . People with a sluggish thyroid usually experience : Lethargy — Fatigue and lack of energy are typical signs of thyroid dysfunction . Depression has also been linked to the condition . If you ' ve been diagnosed with depression , make it a point that your physician checks your thyroid levels . It ' s essential to note that not all tiredness or lack of energy can be blamed on a dysfunctional thyroid gland . Thyroid - related fatigue begins to appear when you can not sustain energy long enough , especially when compared to a past level of fitness or ability . If your thyroid foundation is weak , sustaining energy output is going to be a challenge . You will notice you just do n ' t seem to have the energy to do the things like you used to . Some of the obvious signs of thyroid fatigue include : ◦ Feeling like you do n ' t have the energy to exercise , and typically not exercising on a consistent basis ◦ A heavy or tired head , especially in the afternoon ; your head is a very sensitive indicator of thyroid hormone status Falling asleep as soon as you sit down when you do n ' t have anything to do Weight gain — Easy weight gain or difficulty losing weight , despite an aggressive exercise program and watchful eating , is another indicator . Rough and scaly skin and / or dry , coarse , and tangled hair — If you have perpetually dry skin that does n ' t respond well to moisturizing lotions or creams , consider hypothyroidism as a factor . Hair loss — Women especially would want to pay attention to their thyroid when unexplained hair loss occurs . Fortunately , if your hair loss is due to low thyroid function , your hair will come back quickly with proper thyroid treatment . Sensitivity to cold — Feeling cold all the time is also a sign of low thyroid function . Hypothyroid people are slow to warm up , even in a sauna , and do n ' t sweat with mild exercise . Low basal temperature — Another telltale sign of hypothyroidism is a low basal body temperature ( BBT ) , less than 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit averaged over a minimum of three days . It is best to get a BBT thermometer to assess this . Any of these symptoms can be suggestive of an underactive thyroid . The more of these symptoms you have , the higher the likelihood that you have hypothyroidism . Furthermore , if you have someone in your family with any of these conditions , your risks of thyroid problems become higher : Goiter Diabetes Multiple sclerosis ( MS ) Prematurely gray hair Autoimmune diseases , ( i.e. rheumatoid arthritis , lupus sarcoidosis Sjogren ' s Elevated cholesterol levels Left - handedness Crohn ' s disease or ulcerative colitis High or low thyroid function The more vigilant you are in assessing your own symptoms and risk factors and presenting the complete picture to your physician , the easier it will be for you to get the proper treatment . How About If You Have a Hyperactive Thyroid ? Thyroxine or T4 is a hormone made by the thyroid gland carried throughout your body in your bloodstream . Many of your cells and tissues depend on thyroxine to work properly . An overactive thyroid secretes too much T4 , causing some of your body functions to accelerate . Physicians may use the term " thyrotoxicosis " instead of " hyperthyroidism . " This condition is more common in women – about eight in 100 women and one 1 in 100 men develop hyperthyroidism at some point in their lives . It can occur at any age . 3 Patient . co . uk lists several symptoms of hyperthyroidism : Feeling restless , nervous , emotional , irritable , sleeping poorly , and as if you ' re always on the go Difficulty concentrating Frequent bowel movements Irregular menstrual periods in women Weight loss ( or weight gain , in rare cases ) Rapid , forceful , or irregular heartbeat Lack of menstrual periods in women Protruding eyes or exophthalmos Some of these symptoms may be unnoticeable at first and then become worse as your thyroxine levels start to shoot up even higher . Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems like atrial fibrillation , cardiomyopathy , angina , and heart failure . Hyperthyroid women can potentially have difficulty giving birth . Diagnosing a Thyroid Issue Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . There are a few ways to diagnose an underactive or hyperactive thyroid , but I prefer using the following laboratory tests if you want to get the real score of your thyroid health : TSH Test — The higher your level of TSH , the higher the likelihood that you have hypothyroidism . The ideal level for TSH is between 1 and 1.5 milli - international units per liter . Free T4 And Free T3 — The normal level of free T4 is between 0.9 and 1.8 nanograms per deciliter . T3 should be between 240 and 450 picograms per deciliter . Thyroid Antibody Testing — This includes thyroid peroxidase antibodies and anti - thyroglobulin antibodies . This measure helps determine if your body is attacking your thyroid , overreacting to its own tissues ( i.e. , autoimmune reactions ) . Physicians nearly always leave this test out . Basal Body Temperature — Although there are a few different protocols , the most commonly used is the Broda Barnes system , 4 which is a measure of your basal body temperature at rest . TRH Stimulation Test — For more difficult cases , TRH can be measured using the TRH stimulation test . TRH helps identify hypothyroidism that ' s caused by inadequacy of the pituitary gland . Other tests that might be indicated for more complex cases are a thyroid scan , fine - needle aspiration , and thyroid ultrasound . But these are specialized tests that your physician will use only in a small number of cases , or in special situations . Even if all your lab tests turn out normal , you still likely have subclinical hypothyroidism if you have multiple thyroid symptoms . Are Your At Risk of Thyroid Cancer ? According to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health , there is an estimated 60,220 new cases and 1,850 deaths from thyroid cancer in the United States alone . 5 Thyroid cancer is classified into four different types : papillary thyroid cancer , follicular thyroid cancer , medullary thyroid cancer , and anaplastic thyroid cancer . Just like with any type of cancer , early intervention heightens your chances of remission and recovery . This is why you should always be on the lookout for possible clues . Below is a list of potential warning signs of thyroid cancer from Roswell Park Cancer Institute : 6 Unusual lumps , nodules , bumps or swelling in the neck Pain in the front of the neck or throat Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away A constant cough that is not due to a cold The Cancer Treatment Centers of America explains that there are certain components that may heighten an individual ' s overall risk for this disease . These include : GENDER — Females are three times more vulnerable to developing thyroid cancer than males . Papillary thyroid cancer is typically found in women of childbearing age . AGE — Two - thirds of thyroid cancer cases occur between ages 20 and 55 . FAMILY HISTORY — Familial medullary thyroid cancer , which is a rare type of thyroid cancer , is caused by an inherited mutation in the RET proto - oncogene . If you have inherited this gene mutation from your parents , your likelihood of contracting this disease is twice higher than other people . Having someone in the family with goiter , thyroid cancer , or other thyroid - related diseases . IODINE DEFICIENCY — Iodine is an essential ingredient for the secretion of thyroid hormones . An insufficiency in this nutrient can impair the thyroid significantly . ENVIRONMENT — Individuals who are exposed excessively or repeatedly to radiation , including routine diagnostic X - rays ( i.e. chest or dental X - ray ) and other radioactive materials are , especially during childhood , can potentially incur thyroid cancer and / or other forms of cancer . 4 Things That Wreak Havoc on Your Thyroid These are some key contributing factors that can ruin your healthy thyroid function : 1 . Gluten Gluten , along with other food sensitivities , is a notorious culprit of thyroid dysfunction , as they cause inflammation . Gluten causes autoimmune responses in many people and can be responsible for Hashimoto ' s thyroiditis , a common autoimmune thyroid condition . Approximately 30 percent of the people with Hashimoto ' s thyroiditis have an autoimmune reaction to gluten , and it usually goes unrecognized . Gluten sensitivity can cause your gastrointestinal system to malfunction , so foods you eat are n ' t completely digested , often leading to a leaky gut syndrome . These food particles can then be absorbed into your bloodstream , where your body misidentifies them as antigens – substances that should n ' t be there – and then produces antibodies against them . These antigens are similar to the molecules in your thyroid gland . Because of this , your body accidentally attacks your thyroid . This is known as an autoimmune reaction , in which your body actually attacks itself . Testing can be done for gluten and other food sensitivities , which involves measuring your IgG and IgA antibodies . Chris Kresser , an integrative medicine practitioner , recommends The Gluten - Free Challenge . This involves completely removing gluten from your diet for at least 30 days , and then adding it back right after . " If symptoms improve during the elimination period , and return when gluten is reintroduced , a diagnosis of non - celiac gluten sensitivity ( NCGS ) can be made , " Kresser explains . 2 . Soy — Believe it or not , soy is not the wholesome health food the agricultural and food companies have led you to believe . Virtually thousands of scientific studies now link soy foods to malnutrition , digestive stress , immune system weakness , cognitive decline , reproductive disorders , infertility , and a host of other problems , on top of the damage it causes your thyroid . Soy phytoestrogens are potent anti - thyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer . In infants , consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease . Properly or traditionally fermented , organic , and unprocessed soy products such as natto , miso , and tempeh are fine – it ' s the unfermented soy products that you should stay away from , like soy meat , soy milk , soy cheese , etc . To know more about the evils of soy , read The Whole Soy Story : The Dark Side of America ' s Favorite Health Food 3 . Bromines — Bromines are a common endocrine disruptor . Because bromide is also a halide , it competes for the same receptors that are used in the thyroid gland to capture iodine . This will inhibit thyroid hormone production resulting in a low thyroid state . When you ingest or absorb bromine , it displaces iodine , and this iodine deficiency leads to an increased risk for cancer of the breast , thyroid gland , ovary , and prostate – cancers that we see at alarmingly high rates today . This phenomenon is significant enough to have been given its own name : the Bromide Dominance Theory . 7 In addition to psychiatric and thyroid problems , bromine toxicity can manifest as skin rashes and severe acne , loss of appetite and abdominal pain , fatigue , a metallic taste in the mouth , and cardiac arrhythmias . Bromine can be found regularly in a number of places , including : Pesticides , specifically methyl bromide , used mainly on strawberries , predominantly in California Plastics , such as those used to make computers Bakery goods and some flours often contain a " dough conditioner " called potassium bromate Soft drinks , including Mountain Dew , Gatorade , Sun Drop , Squirt , Fresca , and other citrus - flavored sodas in the form of brominated vegetable oils ( BVOs ) Medications such as Atrovent inhaler , Atrovent Nasal Spray , Pro - Banthine ( for ulcers ) , and anesthesia agents Fire retardants like polybromo diphenyl ethers or PBDEs is used in fabrics , carpets , upholstery , and mattresses The more you can free your body of the toxic halides , the more iodine your body will be able to hang onto , and the better your thyroid will function . Laura Power , a nutritional biochemist , offers these suggestions for increasing secretion of fluorine and bromine : Increase your iodine and vitamin C intake Opt for unrefined sea salt Have Epsom salts baths Sweat in a far - infrared sauna 4 . Stress and Adrenal Function — Stress is one of the worst thyroid offenders . Your thyroid function is intimately tied to your adrenal function , which is intimately affected by how you handle stress . Many of us are almost always under chronic stress , which results in increased adrenaline and cortisol levels , and elevated cortisol has a negative impact on thyroid function . Thyroid hormone levels drop during stressful times , which is when you actually need it the most . When stress becomes chronic , the flood of stress chemicals – adrenaline and cortisol – produced by your adrenal glands interfere with your thyroid hormones , causing a whole gamut of health - related issues like obesity , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , and / or unstable blood sugar levels . A prolonged stress response can lead to adrenal exhaustion , which is also known as adrenal fatigue and which is often found alongside thyroid disease . But that ' s not all . Environmental toxins place extra stress on your body , too . Pollutants such as petrochemicals , organochlorines , pesticides , and chemical food additives negatively affect thyroid function . For ultimate stress relief , I recommend you to read my article 8 Expert Stress - Busting Tips Iodine : Probably Your Best Weapon Against Thyroid Problems Iodine is perhaps the biggest piece of the puzzle when it comes to thyroid hormones . It is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue . It is essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism , and there is increasing evidence that relates low to numerous diseases , including cancer . Iodine is a potent anti - bacterial , anti - parasitic , anti - viral and anti - cancer agent . It has four significant roles in your body , namely to maintain your weight and metabolism , to develop brain and cognitive function in children , to optimize fertility , and to strengthen your immune system . Though thyroid health is often what people think of when they think of iodine , other tissues also absorb and use large amounts of iodine , 8 including your breasts , skin , salivary glands , pancreas , brain , stomach , cerebral spinal fluid , and thymus Iodine deficiency or insufficiency in any of these tissues will lead to tissue dysfunction . Hence the following symptoms could provide clues that you ' re not getting enough iodine in your diet . For example , iodine deficiency in : Salivary glands — Disables your saliva production , making your mouth dry Skin — Results in rough and dry skin and inability to sweat normally Brain — Lowers alertness and intelligence quotient ( IQ ) levels Muscles — Produces nodules , scar tissue , pain , fibrosis , fibromyalgia The Total Diet Study , performed by the FDA , reported an iodine intake of 621 micrograms for two - year - olds between 1974 and 1982 , compared with 373 micrograms between 1982 and 1991 . During the same time period , the baking industry replaced iodine - based anti - caking agents with bromine - based agents . 9 In addition to iodine ' s disappearance from our food supply , exposure to toxic competing halogens – bromine , fluorine , chlorine , and perchlorate – has dramatically increased . You absorb these halogens through your food , water , medications , and environment , and they selectively occupy your iodine receptors , worsening your iodine deficit . Here are more factors contributing to falling iodine levels : Diets low in fish , shellfish and seaweed Vegan and vegetarian diets Less use of iodide in the food and agricultural industry Fluoridated drinking water Rocket fuel ( perchlorate ) contamination in food Decreased use of iodized salt Less use of iodide in the food and agricultural industry Use of radioactive iodine in many medical procedures , which competes with natural iodine How to Increase Your Iodine Levels Naturally Sadly , it ' s thought that up to 40 percent of the population worldwide is at risk for iodine deficiency . 10 As a matter of fact , iodine deficiency is one of the three most common nutritional deficiencies , along with magnesium and vitamin D . 11 Here are some helpful strategies to increase your iodine levels naturally : 12 1 . Eat organic as often as possible . Wash all produce thoroughly to minimize your pesticide exposure 2 . Avoid eating or drinking from ( or storing food and water in ) plastic containers . Use glass and safe ceramic vessels . 3 . If you have to eat grain , look for organic whole - grain breads and flour . Grind you own grain , if possible . Look for the " no bromine " or " bromine - free " label on commercial baked goods . 4 . Avoid sodas . Make natural , filtered water your beverage of choice . 5 . If you own a hot tub , look into an ozone purification system . Such systems make it possible to keep the water clean with minimal chemical treatments . 6 . Look for personal care products that are n ' t laced with toxic chemicals . Remember : anything you put on your skin can potentially go into your bloodstream . 7 . When in a car or a building , open windows as often as possible , preferably on opposing sides of the space for cross ventilation . Utilize fans to circulate the air . Chemical pollutants are in much higher concentrations inside buildings ( and cars ) than outside . If you suspect that you are iodine - deficient , I strongly encourage you to visit your healthcare provider for a urine iodine challenge test . You can also get an affordable prescription for SSKI or super - saturated potassium iodine , which you apply on your skin once a day . If when you touch something with slightly wet fingertips you see a yellowish stain , it means the iodine is coming out of your skin , indicating that your body has enough supply of iodine inside . Simple Steps That You Can Do to Improve Your Thyroid Health Here are simple ways that you can take in order to improve the performance of your thyroid : Identify and treat the underlying causes — Find out what ' s really triggering your thyroid problems – whether it ' s iodine deficiency , hormone imbalance , environmental toxicity , or inflammation – to address it appropriately . For best results , consult an integrative medical practitioner . Load up on fresh iodine - rich foods — As an alternative to iodine supplementation , eat enormous amounts of toxin - free sea vegetables or sea weeds like spirulina , hijiki , wakame , arame , dulse , nori , and kombu , which are loaded with the thyroid - friendly nutrient , iodine , and other beneficial minerals . However , make sure that these are harvested from uncontaminated waters . The recommended dose is about five grams a day or about one ounce per week . Raw milk and eggs contain iodine as well . Pay attention to other key aspects of your diet — Munch on Brazil nuts , which are rich in selenium . Load up on foods high in vitamin A and omega - 3 fatty acids . Veer away from gluten and soy - containing foods and beverages . Minimize your stress levels — Take a break , meditate , soak in the tub , go on vacation – do whatever works for you . Practice Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT ) , an energy psychology tool that excellently reduces stress . Make an effort to limit your exposure to toxins — Filter your air and water to avoid contact with poisonous contaminants . Use an infrared sauna and hot soaks to help your body combat infections and detoxify from petrochemicals , metals , PCBs , pesticides , and mercury . Taking chlorella for detoxification is also advised . Avoid all sources of bromide as much as possible — Bromides are a menace to your endocrine system and are present all around you . Despite a ban on the use of potassium bromate in flour by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , bromides can still be found in some over - the - counter medications , foods , and personal care products . Being a savvy reader of labels can save you from tons of toxic trouble . Get adequate amounts of sleep — Inadequate sleep contributes to stress and prevents your body from regenerating fully . For more helpful tips on getting high - quality sleep , please review my 33 Secrets to a Good Night ' s Sleep Exercise — Exercise directly stimulates your thyroid gland to secrete more thyroid hormone and increases the sensitivity of all your tissues to thyroid hormone . It is even thought that many of the health benefits of exercise stem directly from improved thyroid function . Walk your dog in the park , jog in the morning , and incorporate strength training and other core - building routines . You can also give Peak Fitness a try . Body Hacks Directory + Sources and References Show Comments ( 39 ) Post your comment | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/09/fluoride-tea.aspx | What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Fluoride ? December 13 , 2014 Available in : English Español Previous Next Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance As of 2012 , more than two - thirds of Americans receive fluoridated water There is not one single metabolic process in your body that requires fluoride . On the contrary , fluoride is a cumulative poison that has been linked to reductions in IQ and an array of health problems Christopher Bryson , author of the book The Fluoride Deception , reveals the political and industrial backdrop that led to fluoridating water as a dental prophylactic By Dr . Mercola Those who bother to delve into the science behind water fluoridation will inevitably come to see that there ' s an abysmal lack of evidence supporting this routine practice , and an awful lot of evidence stacked against it . Water fluoridation began in 1945 . Today , the United States adds fluoride to more than two - thirds of the municipal water supplies reaching nearly 211 million Americans . As of 2012 , more than 67 percent of Americans receive fluoridated water , 1 up from 66 percent in 2010 . 2 Of those , more than 11 million people receive fluoride at or above what has been deemed the " optimal " level , according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) . Most likely , your dentist — along with countless government and public health officials — has praised and promoted the use of fluoride , both in toothpaste and drinking water , calling it a " necessary " part of your oral health regimen . But let ' s make this point clear : fluoride is not an essential nutrient needed for your health — dental or otherwise . There is not one single metabolic process in your body that requires fluoride . On the contrary , fluoride is a cumulative poison . Fluoride — A Cumulative Poison Approximately 98 percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract . From there , it enters your body ' s cellular tissues . On average , about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys . The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones , 3 pineal gland , 4 and other tissues — including your blood vessels , where it can contribute to calcification . According to a 2012 study published in the journal Nuclear Medicine Communications 5 " Fluoride uptake in vascular walls was demonstrated in 361 sites of 54 ( 96 percent ) patients , whereas calcification was observed in 317 sites of 49 ( 88 percent ) patients . Significant correlation between fluoride uptake and calcification was observed in most of the arterial walls , except in those of the abdominal aorta . Fluoride uptake in coronary arteries was demonstrated in 28 ( 46 percent ) patients and coronary calcifications were observed in 34 ( 56 percent ) patients . " Health Hazards Linked to Fluoride Over - Exposure As the number of studies into the toxic effects of fluoride has increased , there is now support for a rather long list of potential health problems related to fluoride accumulation in your body . For example , according to one 500 - page long scientific review , 6 fluoride is an endocrine disruptor that can affect your bones , brain , thyroid gland , pineal gland , and even your blood sugar levels . Forty - two human studies 7 have also linked moderately high fluoride exposures with reduced intelligence , and over 100 animal studies have shown that fluoride exposure can cause brain damage . Most striking among these are 30 ( out of a total of 32 investigations ) that have shown that fluoride lowered the ability of animals to learn and remember . The following list contains 20 of the most commonly mentioned health hazards and diseases associated with fluoride exposure : 8 9 Lowers IQ Disrupts immune system Dementia Increases aging process Dental fluorosis ( staining and pitting of teeth ) Disrupts synthesis of collagen Inactivates 62 enzymes 14 Brain damage Increases tumor and cancer rate Bone cancer ( osteosarcoma ) Increased lead absorption 11 Genetic damage and cell death 12 Arthritis Damages sperm , increases infertility Bone fractures 10 Hyperactivity and / or lethargy Inhibits formation of antibodies Muscle disorders Reduces melatonin production and leads to earlier onset of puberty 13 Thyroid disease and lowered thyroid function Advertisement The Sordid History of Water Fluoridation The video above features an interview with Christopher Bryson , author of the book : The Fluoride Deception Both the book and this interview were published 10 years ago , in 2004 . Bryson is an award - winning journalist and former radio producer at the BBC . The book is based on nearly a decade ' s worth of research , and it reveals the shocking details of how fluoride — a toxic byproduct of the aluminum industry — ended up being added to drinking water as a dental prophylactic . The commonly repeated history of how water fluoridation came to be states that the practice was spurred on by research from the 1930s , which found that people who drank water containing higher levels of naturally - occurring fluoride tended to have less severe tooth decay . On the surface , it would appear as though it was a successful government intervention on your behalf . More than 60 years later , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) declared community water fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century . However , the real story reveals it was little more than a well - orchestrated PR stunt – a glowing example of the art of disseminating " adjustable truths " to sell an inconveniently toxic reality to an unsuspecting public . In his book , Bryson describes the deeply intertwined interests that existed in the 1940s and 50s between the aluminum industry , the US nuclear weapons program , and the dental industry , which resulted in fluoride being declared not only safe , but beneficial to human health . Prior to 1945 when communal water fluoridation in the US took effect , fluoride was actually a known toxin . A 1936 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association stated that fluoride at the 1 part per million ( ppm ) concentration is as toxic as arsenic and lead . The Journal of the American Medical Association stated in their September 18 , 1943 issue that fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons that change the permeability of the cell membrane by certain enzymes . 15 And , an editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association , October 1 , 1944 , stated : " Drinking water containing as little as 1.2 ppm fluoride will cause developmental disturbances . We can not run the risk of producing such serious systemic disturbances . The potentialities for harm outweigh those for good . " Science for Hire . . . Due to the massive amounts of fluoride required to produce bomb - grade uranium and plutonium for nuclear weapons , the Manhattan Project conducted various experiments to determine its toxic effects in 1946 . There were already several instances on record of fluoride being toxic to crops , livestock , and people living downwind from the polluters , so the public concern over fluoride emissions needed to be quelled in order to avoid potentially crippling lawsuits . The brainchild of water fluoridation was Gerald Cox , a researcher with the Mellon Institute in Pittsburg . He received the suggestion to look at fluoride ' s effects on teeth from Francis C . Frary , then director of the aluminum laboratory for the Aluminum Company of America . Frary was very concerned about the mounting lawsuits over the fluoride pollution his plant produced . Disposing of fluoride – the toxic waste product from aluminum plants - - was quickly turning into a very costly problem . Gerald Cox also had reasons to figure out a solution to the fluoride - waste problem . The Mellon Institute had been the leading defender of the asbestos industry , producing research showing that asbestos was harmless , and that workers ' health problems were due to other causes , in an effort to save the asbestos industry from financial catastrophe . The aluminum industry was quickly realizing that fluoride could generate lawsuits of a similar magnitude as asbestos . Cox ' s connection to the Mellon Institute - - and their history of offering " science - based " protection to industry - - makes his recommendation to turn toxic waste material into a usable " health product " something that can not be viewed as a mere coincidence . Water Fluoridation — A Case of Successful Social Engineering The ultimate driving force behind fluoridation gaining public acceptance , cementing the perception of fluoride as a healthy and , most importantly , safe additive to your drinking water , was a man named Harold Hodge . Within the now declassified files of the Manhattan Project and the Atomic Energy Commission , Christopher Bryson found that the toxicology department at the University of Rochester , under the direction of Harold Hodge , was asked to produce medical information about fluoride that could help defend the government against lawsuits over fluoride pollution . Back in 1957 , Harold Hodge was the nation ' s leading , most trusted scientist , and when he declared that fluoride was " absolutely safe " at 1 ppm , everyone believed him . Much later , it was publicly revealed that Hodge directed the human radiation experiments — a black spot in American medical history in which citizens were injected with plutonium and uranium without their knowledge or consent . . . So , the endorsement of fluoride as a dental health prophylactic was actually born from the need to address increasingly debilitating political and industrial problems relating to fluoride pollution . The rest , as they say , is history . In his 2012 article " Poison is Treatment — Edward Bernays and the Campaign to Fluoridate America , " 16 James F . Tracy boldly reveals the PR campaign that created this fake public health measure : " The wide - scale US acceptance of fluoride - related compounds in drinking water and a wide variety of consumer products over the past half century is a textbook case of social engineering orchestrated by Sigmund Freud ' s nephew and the ' father of public relations ' Edward L . Bernays , " he writes . " The episode is instructive , for it suggests the tremendous capacity of powerful interests to reshape the social environment , thereby prompting individuals to unwarily think and act in ways that are often harmful to themselves and their loved ones . " What ' s Really Added to Your Water Supply ? It ' s also important to understand that the " fluoride " added to your drinking water is NOT the naturally - occurring mineral , nor a pharmaceutical grade fluoride . There are three basic compounds that can be used for fluoridating water supplies : 17 Sodium fluoride ( NaF ) Sodium silicofluoride Hydrofluorosilicic acid The first of these , sodium fluoride , was the first of the fluoride waste materials to be used for fluoridation , but now is rarely used . It ' s the most well known , as this is the compound used as pharmaceutical grade in toxicology studies and other research into the potential health dangers of fluoride . The other two , sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid , are the compounds actually used for water fluoridation , with hydrofluorosilicic acid being the most commonly used additive , according to the CDC . 18 Sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid are the waste products from the wet scrubber systems of the fertilizer industry , and are classified as hazardous wastes . Contamination with various impurities such as arsenic is also common in these products . Hydrofluorosilicic acid is one of the most reactive chemicals known to man , and its toxicity is well known in chemical circles . It will eat through metal and plastic pipes , and corrode stainless steel and other materials . It will dissolve rubber tires and melt concrete . 19 This is what is added to your water — all in the name of saving children from cavities ! But even the less reactive sodium fluoride is a deadly poison , even in small quantities , and in the form used for fluoridation also contains additional impurities . Other common uses for sodium fluoride include : Rat and cockroach poisons Anesthetics Hypnotics and psychiatric drugs The Way Forward : Shifting the Burden of Proof Despite all the evidence , getting fluoride out of American water supplies has been exceedingly difficult . And it ' s no wonder , really , when you factor in the considerable liability the US government could face were they to suddenly admit that water fluoridation was a way to hide toxic pollution , and there are detrimental health effects associated with drinking these pollutants . . . Fortunately , there is a way forward . According to Jeff Green , National Director of Citizens for Safe Drinking Water , a repeated theme in some of the recent cases where communities successfully removed fluoride from their water supply is the shifting of the burden of proof . Rather than citizens taking on the burden of proving that fluoride is harmful and should n ' t be added , a more successful strategy has been to hold those making claims , and the elected officials who rely on them , accountable for delivering proof that the specific fluoridation chemical being used fulfills their health and safety claims , and is in compliance with all regulations , laws , and risk assessments already required for safe drinking water . For example , a couple of years ago , a Tennessee town stopped adding the hydrofluosilicic acid fluoride product they had been using , while still keeping its resolution to fluoridate its water supplies intact ( meaning they did n ' t make a decision on whether it might be harmful ) . They just have n ' t been able to find a replacement product that is compliant with existing laws , regulations and safe - water requirements , and they will not add any fluoride product that is not in compliance . To learn more , please see this previous article , which discusses these strategies more in - depth . Health Questions Directory Help End the Practice of Fluoridation There ' s no doubt about it : Fluoride should not be ingested . Even scientists from the EPA ' s National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory have classified fluoride as a " chemical having substantial evidence of developmental neurotoxicity . ” Furthermore , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , 41 percent of American adolescents now have dental fluorosis — unattractive discoloration and mottling of the teeth that indicate overexposure to fluoride . Clearly , children are being overexposed , and their health and development put in jeopardy . Why ? The only real solution is to stop the archaic practice of water fluoridation in the first place . Fortunately , the Fluoride Action Network ( FAN ) , has a game plan to END water fluoridation worldwide . Clean pure water is a prerequisite to optimal health . Industrial chemicals , drugs and other toxic additives really have no place in our water supplies . So please , protect your drinking water and support the fluoride - free movement by making a tax - deductible donation to the Fluoride Action Network today . Internet Resources Where You Can Learn More I encourage you to visit the website of the Fluoride Action Network and visit the links below : Like FAN on Facebook , follow on Twitter and sign up for campaign alerts 10 Facts About Fluoride : Attorney Michael Connett summarizes 10 basic facts about fluoride that should be considered in any discussion about whether to fluoridate water . Also see 10 Facts Handout ( PDF ) . 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation : Learn why fluoridation is a bad medical practice that is unnecessary and ineffective . Download PDF Health Effects Database : FAN ' s database sets forth the scientific basis for concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of ingesting fluorides . They also have a Study Tracker with the most up - to - date and comprehensive source for studies on fluoride ' s effects on human health . Together , Let ' s Help FAN Get the Funding They Deserve In my opinion , there are very few NGOs that are as effective and efficient as FAN . Its small team has led the charge to end fluoridation and will continue to do so with our help ! Please make a donation today to help FAN end the absurdity of fluoridation . + Sources and References | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/10/new-study-of-splenda-reveals-shocking-information-about-potential-harmful-effects.aspx | Research Reveals Shocking Information About Sucralose ( Splenda ) Side Effects Written by Dr . Joseph Mercola Fact Checked February 06 , 2019 Available in : English Español Français Polski 日本語 Previous Next Story at - a - glance The artificial sweetener industry has defended the safety of sucralose ( Splenda ) , stating that it rapidly passes through your body without being broken down and therefore has no biological effects Research reveals your body does indeed metabolize sucralose and that it accumulates in your fat cells . Two new metabolites have also been identified . As these findings were not part of the original regulatory decision process for sucralose , researchers are calling for a review of its safety and regulatory status Sucralose causes definite changes in the liver of treated rats , suggesting toxic effects . According to the researchers , sucralose should be used with caution to avoid liver damage Previous research found sucralose reduces gut bacteria by 50 percent , increases the intestinal pH level and causes biochemical distortions . This was again confirmed in 2018 , when all currently approved artificial sweeteners were found to cause DNA damage in , and interfere with , the normal and healthy activity of gut bacteria Consuming artificial sweeteners such as sucralose , aspartame , saccharin , neotame , advantame and / or acesulfame potassium - k can impair your appetite regulation and cause weight gain Sucralose ( sold under the brand names Splenda , Splenda Zero , Zero - Cal , Sukrana , Apriva , SucraPlus , Candys , Cukren and Nevella , to name a few ) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) in 1998 as a tabletop sweetener and for use in products such as baked goods , nonalcoholic beverages , chewing gum , frozen dairy desserts , fruit juices and gelatins . It is also permitted as a general - purpose sweetener for all processed foods . In the European Union , sucralose is known under the additive code E955 . However , this artificial sweetener , like aspartame before it , was approved based on extremely limited evidence of safety , and studies published in the years since it was brought to market confirms early suspicions , showing it is not an inert substance after all ; that it accumulates in body fat , disrupts your gut microbiome , and causes metabolic dysregulation and associated health problems . Splenda Was Approved With Near - Nonexistent Evidence of Safety The FDA claims it approved sucralose after reviewing more than 110 animal and human safety studies . What they do n ' t tell you is that of these 110 studies , only two human trials were actually published before the FDA approved sucralose for human consumption . These two human trials had a grand total of 36 subjects , only 23 of whom were actually given sucralose , and the longest lasted just four days and looked at sucralose in relation to tooth decay , not human tolerance . 1 What ' s more , the absorption of sucralose into the human body was studied on a grand total of six men . Based on that study , 2 the FDA allowed the findings to be generalized as being representative of the entire human population , including women , children , the elderly and those with any chronic illness — none of whom was ever examined . These studies are hardly indicative of what might happen to someone consuming sucralose in multiple products every single day for years or a lifetime . Some of the animal studies also raised questions about the product ' s safety , showing : 3 Decreased red blood cells ( a sign of anemia ) at levels above 1,500 mg / kg / day Increased male infertility by interfering with sperm production and vitality , as well as brain lesions at higher doses Spontaneous abortions in nearly half the rabbit population given sucralose , compared to zero aborted pregnancies in the control group A 23 percent death rate in rabbits , compared to a 6 percent death rate in the control group I knew the approval of sucralose was a serious mistake , which is why I wrote " Sweet Deception " in 2006 , despite the fact Johnson & Johnson threatened to sue me if the book went to publication . Since then , many new studies have confirmed my warnings , showing artificial sweeteners confuse your metabolism and cause biochemical distortions that can result in weight gain , metabolic dysfunction and other health problems . Advertisement Sucralose ' Should Carry a Big Red Warning Label ' as It Kills Your Beneficial Gut Bacteria and Accumulates in Your Fat Tissue Sucralose has been found to be particularly damaging to your gut . Research 4 published in 2008 found it reduces gut bacteria by 50 percent , preferentially targeting bacteria known to have important human health benefits . Consuming as few as seven little Splenda packets may be enough to have a detrimental effect on your gut microbiome . The study also found it increases the pH level in your intestines , and is absorbed into and accumulates in fat tissue . In response to this study , James Turner , chairman of the national consumer education group Citizens for Health , issued the following statement : 5 " The report makes it clear that the artificial sweetener Splenda and its key component sucralose pose a threat to the people who consume the product . Hundreds of consumers have complained to us about side effects from using Splenda , and this study . . . confirms that the chemicals in the little yellow package should carry a big red warning label . " All Artificial Sweeteners Are Toxic to Your Gut Bacteria More recent research confirmed these findings , and expanded them to all currently approved artificial sweeteners . The animal study , 6 published in the journal Molecules in October 2018 , found aspartame , sucralose , saccharin , neotame , advantame and acesulfame potassium - k all cause DNA damage in , and interfere with , the normal and healthy activity of gut bacteria . As reported by Business Insider , 7 the research team concluded that all of these sweeteners " had a toxic , stressing effect , making it difficult for gut microbes to grow and reproduce , " and that by being toxic to gut bacteria can have an adverse effect on human health . Aside from the countless side effects associated with an impaired gut microbiome , the researchers warn it may also affect your body ' s ability to process regular sugar and other carbohydrates . Sucralose Is Not an Inert Compound Research has also demonstrated that sucralose is not a biologically inert compound , as claimed . In the 2013 paper , 8 " Sucralose , a Synthetic Organochloride Sweetener : Overview of Biological Issues , " the authors state , in part : " Sucralose and one of its hydrolysis products were found to be mutagenic at elevated concentrations in several testing methods … Both human and rodent studies demonstrated that sucralose may alter glucose , insulin and glucagon - like peptide 1 levels . Taken together , these findings indicate that sucralose is not a biologically inert compound . " According to this paper , the acceptable daily intake set for sucralose may in fact be hundreds of times too high to ensure safety . Importantly , the study also notes that " Cooking with sucralose at high temperatures … generates chloropropanols , a potentially toxic class of compounds . " Yet , Splenda is frequently recommended for cooking and baking , 9 and is often used in processed foods in which high heat was involved . Chloropropanols , which are still poorly understood , are thought to have adverse effects on your kidneys and may have carcinogenic effects . 10 Researchers Call for New Safety Review in Light of Evidence Showing Sucralose Is Metabolized and Stored in Fat Tissue Another industry claim that has been demolished by science is the claim that sucralose passes unmetabolized through your body and therefore has no biological effects . Alas , research 11 12 published in the online version of the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health August 21 , 2018 , shows it is in fact metabolized and that it accumulates in fat cells . Here , 10 rats were given an average dose of 80.4 mg of sucralose per kilo per day ( k / day ) for 40 days . According to the researchers , this dosage is " within the range utilized in historical toxicology studies submitted for regulatory approval in North America , Europe and Asia . " Urine and feces were collected daily from each rat , and were analyzed using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry ( UHPLC – MS / MS ) , which " revealed two new biotransformation products that have not previously been reported . " The two metabolites are acetylated forms of sucralose that are lipophilic , meaning they dissolve in and combine with fats . Sucralose itself is far less lipophilic , which has been part of the safety argument . According to the authors : " These metabolites were present in urine and feces throughout the sucralose dosing period and still detected at low levels in the urine 11 days after discontinuation of sucralose administration and six days after sucralose was no longer detected in the urine or feces . The finding of acetylated sucralose metabolites in urine and feces do not support early metabolism studies , on which regulatory approval was based , that claimed ingested sucralose is excreted unchanged ( i.e. , not metabolized ) . The historical metabolic studies apparently failed to detect these metabolites in part because investigators used a methanol fraction from feces for analysis along with thin layer chromatography and a low - resolution linear radioactivity analyzer . Further , sucralose was found in adipose tissue in rats two weeks after cessation of the 40 - day feeding period even though this compound had disappeared from the urine and feces . " So , not only is sucralose metabolized , these metabolites accumulate in your fat tissues , where they remain for " an extended period of time " after you stop consuming sucralose . In all , these findings led the authors to conclude : " These new findings of metabolism of sucralose in the gastrointestinal tract and its accumulation in adipose tissue were not part of the original regulatory decision process for this agent and indicate that it now may be time to revisit the safety and regulatory status of this organochlorine artificial sweetener . " Sucralose Linked to Liver , Kidney and Thymus Damage Another study 13 published online August 2 , 2018 , in the journal Morphologie , found sucralose caused " definite changes " in the liver of treated rats , " indicating toxic effects on regular ingestion . " The researchers warn these findings suggest sucralose should be " taken with caution to avoid hepatic damage . " In other words , regularly using Splenda could damage your liver . Here , adult rats were given a much higher ( yet nonlethal ) oral dose of sucralose — 3 grams ( 3,000 mg ) per kilo body mass per day for 30 days , after which the animals ' livers were dissected and compared to the livers of unexposed controls . According to the authors : " Experimental rats showed features of patchy degeneration of hepatocytes along with Kupffer cells hyperplasia , lymphocytic infiltration , sinusoidal dilatation and fibrosis indicating a definite hepatic damage on regular ingestion of sucralose . Sinusoidal width was also found to be increased in experimental animals as compared to controls . " Earlier research has also linked sucralose consumption to liver and kidney enlargement 14 15 and kidney calcification . 16 17 Another organ affected by sucralose is your thymus , with studies linking sucralose consumption to shrinkage of the thymus ( up to 40 percent 18 19 ) and an increase in leukocyte populations ( immune system cells ) in the thymus and lymph nodes . 20 Sucralose Raises Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Like all other artificial sweeteners , sucralose is commonly used by diabetics who need to limit their sugar consumption . However , research again shows you simply can not trick your body with calorie - free sweetness . Research 21 published in 2013 revealed sucralose alters glucose , insulin and glucagon - like peptide - 1 levels and responses , which raises your risk for Type 2 diabetes It confirmed that , compared to controls , obese patients using sucralose experienced a greater incremental increase in peak plasma concentrations of glucose , a greater incremental increase in insulin and peak insulin secretion rate , along with a decrease in insulin clearance . According to the authors , " These data demonstrate that sucralose affects the glycemic and insulin responses to an oral glucose load in obese people who do not normally consume non - nutritive sweeteners . " Lots of Studies Question Safety of Sucralose There are 11,200 references to sucralose in the scientific search engine Google Scholar , so there ' s no shortage of studies to review for those who are curious . Here ' s a small sampling with a focus on more recent papers showing sucralose may be harmful to your health : Potential Metabolic Effect of Sucralose Following an Oral Glucose Load in Subjects With Obesity and Normal - Weight Subjects , 2018 22 This food science and human nutrition master ' s degree thesis notes sucralose " may have adverse effects on glucose metabolism in people with obesity , which is the group that most frequently consumes non - nutritive sweeteners to facilitate weight management . " The findings also highlight the role of sweetness perception in glucose homeostasis , " which supports the notion that sweetness , regardless of an associated caloric contribution , should be consumed in moderation . " The Artificial Sweetener Splenda Promotes Gut Proteobacteria , Dysbiosis , and Myeloperoxidase Reactivity in Crohn ' s Disease – Like Ileitis , 2018 23 24 This study found Splenda consumption may exacerbate gut inflammation and intensify symptoms in people with Crohn ' s disease by promoting harmful gut bacteria . A letter 25 to the editor argued against the findings , but at least one of the protesting writers , V . Lee Grotz , works for the company that owns Splenda . 26 27 Pharmacokinetics of Sucralose and Acesulfame - Potassium in Breast Milk Following Ingestion of Diet Soda , 2018 28 This study found sucralose shows up in breast milk after consumption . Considering the effects of sucralose on beneficial gut bacteria , organ health and metabolism , this is a rather crucial piece of information for pregnant women as it may have significant ramifications for their baby ' s health . Other research 29 shows sucralose is so ubiquitous it ' s even found in groundwater and sanitary wastewater . It persists through sewage treatment , and may therefore be present in your drinking water as well . Artificial Sweetener such as Sucralose May Promote Inflammation in Human Subcutaneous Fat - Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells , 2017 30 Research presented at GW Annual Research Days in 2017 shows sucralose consumption caused an increase in superoxide accumulation and cellular inflammation . The sweetener also Increased expression of a specific sweet taste receptor . According to the researchers , " upregulation of adipogenic genes … cultured in near physiological concentrations of sucralose , indicate possible causality between increased fat deposition and sweetener use . " The Effect of Sucralose on Flavor Sweetness in Electronic Cigarettes Varies Between Delivery Devices , 2017 31 Sucralose is found in a wide variety of products , and not just food . It ' s also commonly added to drugs , often without being listed on the label , and even e - cigarette liquids . This study found sucralose contributes sweet taste only when used in a cartridge system , and chemical analysis showed the use of a cartridge system also raised the concentration of sucralose in the aerosol . According to the authors , " Together these findings indicate that future regulation of sweet flavor additives should focus first on the volatile constituents of e - liquids with the recognition that artificial sweeteners may also contribute to flavor sweetness depending upon e - cigarette design . " While this study did not look at health effects , previous research 32 has shown sucralose , when heated , releases potentially carcinogenic chloropropanols , 33 which are part of a class of toxins known as dioxins . Chronic Sucralose or L - Glucose Ingestion Does Not Suppress Food Intake , 2017 34 This study demonstrated that when sucralose is consumed along with a low - carbohydrate diet , it " causes a pronounced increase in calories consumed . " In other words , it increases hunger and promotes overeating . Gut Microbiome Response to Sucralose and Its Potential Role in Inducing Liver Inflammation in Mice , 2017 35 Echoing the research discussed earlier in this article , this study also found that sucralose alters " the developmental dynamics of the gut microbiome , " and that the sweetener may thus play a role in chronic inflammation . The Non - Caloric Sweeteners Aspartame , Sucralose and Stevia sp . Induce Specific but Differential Responses to Compartmentalized Adipose Tissue Accumulation , 2017 36 In this study , consumption of sucralose resulted in weight gain , elevated blood glucose and body fat accumulation . Sucralose Activates an ERK1 / 2 – Ribosomal Protein S6 Signaling Axis , 2016 37 Sucralose was found to stimulate insulin secretion much like glucose , but through completely different and poorly understood pathways . According to the authors , these findings " will have implications for diabetes . " Sucralose Promotes Food Intake through NPY and a Neuronal Fasting Response , 2016 38 Here , sucralose consumption was again linked to increased hunger and food intake . According to the authors , " dietary sucralose creates a sweet / energy imbalance , " which in turn " activates a conserved neuronal starvation response . " Changes in the Expression of Cell Surface Markers in Spleen Leukocytes in a Murine Model of Frequent Sucralose Intake , 2016 39 This study found frequent sucralose intake may affect your immune function . According to the authors : " Our results show a decrease in the frequency of B lymphocyte population and T lymphocytes in comparison to the control group . In B and T lymphocytes the analysis of co - stimulatory molecules show a lower frequency compared to the control group . The immune response depends on the differentiation and activation of cellular populations . We hypothesized that chronic ingestion of commercial sucralose might be affecting the immune response by modifying the frequencies of cellular populations , as well as the expression of co - stimulatory and inhibitory molecules … by decreasing the ability of co - stimulation between B an T lymphocytes , with a probable effect on the immune response . It is necessary to further determine if sucralose intake affects the efficiency of the immune response . " Sucralose Administered in Feed , Beginning Prenatally Through Lifespan , Induces Hematopoietic Neoplasias in Mice , 2016 40 This study is significant as it specifically refutes industry claims that sucralose is not carcinogenic . As noted by the authors : " Long - term carcinogenicity bioassays on rats and mice conducted on behalf of the manufacturer have failed to show the evidence of carcinogenic effects . The aim of this study was to evaluate the carcinogenic effect of sucralose in mice , using a sensitive experimental design . We found a significant dose - related increased incidence of males bearing malignant tumors and a significant dose - related increased incidence of hematopoietic neoplasias in males , in particular at the dose levels of 2,000 ppm and 16,000 ppm These findings do not support previous data that sucralose is biologically inert . More studies are necessary to show the safety of sucralose , including new and more adequate carcinogenic bioassay on rats . Considering that millions of people are likely exposed , follow - up studies are urgent . " Effects of Splenda in Experimental Crohn ' s Disease , 2014 41 As in later studies , this one found Splenda may exacerbate symptoms of Crohn ' s disease by augmenting " inflammatory activity at the biochemical level " and altering microbial - host interactions within the intestinal mucosa . Sucralose Affects Glycemic and Hormonal Responses to an Oral Glucose Load , 2013 42 Here , sucralose was found to affect the glycemic and insulin responses in obese individuals who normally did not consume non - nutritive sweeteners . Compared to controls , sucralose ingestion caused a greater incremental increase in peak plasma glucose concentrations , greater increase in insulin , greater peak insulin secretion and a decrease in the insulin clearance rate . Sucralose , A Synthetic Organochlorine Sweetener : Overview of Biological Issues , 2013 43 This review highlights a number of health effects associated with sucralose , including alterations in P - glycoprotein levels , which could result in medications used in chemotherapy , AIDS treatment and treatments for heart conditions being shunted back into the intestines , rather than being absorbed by your body ; alterations in the microbial composition in your gastrointestinal tract ; mutagenic effects and more . Popular Sweetener Sucralose as a Migraine Trigger , 2006 44 As noted by the authors , " This observation of a potential causal relationship between sucralose and migraines may be important for physicians to remember this can be a possible trigger during dietary history taking . Identifying further triggers for migraine headaches , in this case sucralose , may help alleviate some of the cost burden ( through expensive medical therapy or missed work opportunity ) as well as provide relief to migraineurs . " Studies That Support Sucralose Safety Are Nearly Always Produced by Industry So , what about studies that support Splenda ' s safety ? A hallmark of such studies is that they ' re overwhelmingly done or funded by industry . Following is a sampling of oft - cited studies ostensibly showing that sucralose is safe . As you will see , many of these have conflicts of interest that likely taint their findings , as one or more of the authors have close ties to the industry . Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology , 2017 45 This study came to the conclusion that " The collective evidence supports that sucralose has no effect on A1c or glycemic control . " Conflict of Interest — The lead author , V . Lee Grotz , is the director of global medical and safety science for Heartland Products Group , which owns Splenda . She also previously worked as director of product safety at McNeil Nutritionals ( now Johnson & Johnson ) , which markets and sells Splenda . Food and Chemical Toxicology , 2017 46 This review , based on an " extensive database of research " concluded that " sucralose is safe for its intended use as a non - caloric sugar alternative . " Conflict of Interest — As reported by Marion Nestle , 47 this so - called safety study " was commissioned by the Calorie Control Council , 48 a trade association representing ' manufacturers and suppliers of low - and reduced - calorie foods and beverages , including manufacturers and suppliers of more than two dozen different alternative sweeteners , fibers and other low - calorie , dietary ingredients . ' " The authors are also affiliated with Health Science Consultants and Intertek . ( One of the authors on this study is also an author on the Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology study above ) . According to Nestle , the Calorie Control Council has a vested interest in demonstrating that Splenda is safe , and the consultant groups have a vested interest in pleasing the Calorie Control Council . Nutrition and Cancer , 2016 49 This scientific review concluded that " sucralose does not demonstrate carcinogenic activity even when exposure levels are several orders of magnitude greater than the range of anticipated daily ingestion levels . " This is another industry - biased review by Grotz , director of global medical and safety science for Heartland Products Group , which owns Splenda , and former director of product safety at McNeil Nutritionals ( now Johnson & Johnson ) that markets and sells Splenda . International Journal of Scientific Research , 2018 50 This is a rather confusing study showing weight gain in sucralose - treated rats , even though they did n ' t eat any more than the control group . What ' s confusing is that the study authors still concluded that sucralose is " safe at least for a period of one month in sublethal doses " even though they believe " the body weight gain after sucralose ingestion needs to be relooked and investigated further . " American Journal of Physiology , 2009 51 This Australian study concluded sucralose " does not stimulate insulin , GLP - 1 or glucose - dependent insulinotropic polypeptide release or slow gastric emptying in healthy humans . " Artificial Sweeteners Trick Your Body Into Storing Fat Those who switch to artificial sweeteners are typically carrying extra pounds and / or are diabetic , or prone to these conditions . Unfortunately , this may be the absolute worst diet change you could implement if you ' re overweight or diabetic . Research has repeatedly shown that artificially sweetened no - or low - calorie drinks and other " diet " foods tend to stimulate your appetite , increase cravings for carbs , stimulate fat storage and weight gain , and promote insulin resistance and diabetes . There are a number of different reasons for this . First of all , artificial sweeteners basically trick your body into thinking that it ' s going to receive sugar ( calories ) , but when the sugar does n ' t arrive , your body signals that it needs more , which results in carb cravings . This connection between sweet taste and increased hunger can be found in the medical literature going back at least three decades . Following is another sampling of studies looking specifically at the connection between artificial sweeteners — sucralose and others — and weight gain . Repeatedly , studies have shown artificial sweeteners increase your risk of unwanted weight gain , oftentimes to the same or greater degree than regular sugar . So , if weight control is the reason you ' re using these products , you ' d be wise to reconsider . Based on the evidence , you ' d be better off consuming regular sugar when you want sweet taste . Alternatively , opt for one of the sweeteners discussed at the very end of this article . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2015 52 Seniors aged 65 and over were followed for an average of nine years , and there was a " striking dose - response relationship " between diet soda consumption and waist circumference . This held true even when other factors such as exercise , diabetes and smoking were taken into account . People who never drank diet soda increased their waist circumference by an average of 0.8 inches during the nine - year observation period . Occasional diet soda drinkers added an average of 1.83 inches to their waist line in that time period . Daily diet soda drinkers gained an average of nearly 3.2 inches — quadruple that of those who abstained from diet soda altogether . PLOS One 2014 53 This study , which was done on rats , using aspartame , also found an increased risk of glucose intolerance . Animals that consumed artificial sweeteners ended up with raised levels of propionate — short - chain fatty acids involved in sugar production . Consumption of artificial sweeteners shifted gut microbiota to produce propionate , which generated higher blood sugar levels . Nature 2014 54 This important study was able to clearly show causality , revealing there ' s a direct cause and effect relationship between consuming artificial sweeteners and developing elevated blood sugar levels . People who consumed high amounts of artificial sweeteners were found to have higher levels of HbA1C — a long - term measure of blood sugar — compared to nonusers or occasional users of artificial sweeteners . Seven volunteers who did not use artificial sweeteners were then recruited , and asked to consume the equivalent of 10 to 12 single - dose packets of artificial sweeteners daily for one week . Four of the seven people developed " significant disturbances in their blood glucose , " according to the researchers . Some became prediabetic within just a few days . The reason for this dramatic shift was traced back to alterations in gut bacteria . Some bacteria were killed off , while others started proliferating . The Journal of Physiology 2013 55 56 This study demonstrated that your body is not fooled by sweet taste without accompanying calories , which is yet another reason why artificial sweeteners promote obesity When you eat something sweet , your brain releases dopamine , which activates your brain ' s reward center . The appetite - regulating hormone leptin is also released , which eventually informs your brain that you are " full " once a certain amount of calories have been ingested . When you consume something that tastes sweet but does n ' t contain any calories , your brain ' s pleasure pathway still gets activated by the sweet taste , but there ' s nothing to deactivate it , since the calories never arrive . Artificial sweeteners basically trick your body into thinking that it ' s going to receive calories , but when the calories fail to arrive , your body continues to signal that it needs more , which results in carb cravings . Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism 2013 57 This report highlights the fact that diet soda drinkers suffer the same exact health problems as those who opt for regular soda , such as excessive weight gain , Type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease and stroke . 58 The researchers speculate that frequent consumption of artificial sweeteners may induce metabolic derangements . Appetite 2012 59 Here , researchers showed that saccharin and aspartame cause greater weight gain than sugar , even when the total caloric intake remains similar . In 2011 , the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio publicized the results of two studies , saying : 60 " In the constant battle to lose inches or at least stay the same , we reach for the diet soda . Two studies presented [ June 25 , 2011 ] at the American Diabetes Association ' s Scientific Sessions suggest this might be self - defeating behavior . Epidemiologists from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio reported data showing that diet soft drink consumption is associated with increased waist circumference in humans , and a second study that found aspartame raised fasting glucose ( blood sugar ) in diabetes - prone mice . . . Diet soft drink users , as a group , experienced 70 percent greater increases in waist circumference compared with nonusers [ Editor ' s note : the study was 10 years long ] . Frequent users , who said they consumed two or more diet sodas a day , experienced waist circumference increases that were 500 percent greater than those of nonusers . ' Data from this and other prospective studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners as healthy alternatives may be ill - advised , ' said Helen P . Hazuda , Ph . D . , professor and chief of the Division of Clinical Epidemiology in the School of Medicine . ' They may be free of calories but not of consequences . ' " Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 2010 61 This review offers a summary of epidemiological and experimental evidence concerning the effects of artificial sweeteners on weight , and explains those effects in light of the neurobiology of food reward . More than 11,650 children aged 9 to 14 were included in this study . Each daily serving of diet beverage was associated with a BMI increase of 0.16 kg / m2 . It also shows the correlation between increased usage of artificial sweeteners in food and drinks , and the corresponding rise in obesity . Source : Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine June 8 , 2010 , : v83 ( 2 ) According to the authors : " [ F ] indings suggest that the calorie contained in natural sweeteners may trigger a response to keep the overall energy consumption constant . . . Increasing evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners do not activate the food reward pathways in the same fashion as natural sweeteners … [ A ] rtificial sweeteners , precisely because they are sweet , encourage sugar craving and sugar dependence . " The Journal of Pediatrics 2006 62 The National Heart , Lung , and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study followed 2,371 girls aged 9 to 19 for 10 years . Soda consumption in general , both regular and diet , was associated with increase in total daily energy intake . Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2005 63 In this two - year - long study , which involved 166 school children , increased diet soda consumption was associated with higher BMI at the end of the trial . San Antonio Heart Study 2005 64 Data gathered from the San Antonio Heart Study , which went on for 25 years , showed drinking diet soft drinks increased the likelihood of serious weight gain far more so than regular soda . 65 On average , for each diet soft drink the participants drank per day , they were 65 percent more likely to become overweight during the next seven to eight years , and 41 percent more likely to become obese . International Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 2004 66 This Purdue University study found that rats fed artificially sweetened liquids ate more high - calorie food than rats fed high - caloric sweetened liquids . The researchers believe the experience of drinking artificially sweetened liquids disrupted the animals ' natural ability to compensate for the calories in the food . International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2003 67 — This study , which looked at 3,111 children , found that diet soda , specifically , was associated with higher body mass index ( BMI ) . Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1991 68 In a study of artificial sweeteners performed on college students , there was no evidence that artificial sweetener use was associated with a decrease in their overall sugar intake either . Physiology and Behavior 1990 69 Here , they found that aspartame had a time - dependent effect on appetite , " producing a transient decrease followed by a sustained increase in hunger ratings . " Physiology and Behavior , 1988 70 In this study , they determined that no - or low - calorie sweeteners can produce significant changes in appetite . Of the three sweeteners tested , aspartame produced the most pronounced effects . Preventive Medicine 1986 71 This study examined nearly 78,700 women aged 50 to 69 for one year . Artificial sweetener usage increased with relative weight , and users were significantly more likely to gain weight compared to those who did not use artificial sweeteners , regardless of their initial weight . According to the researchers , the results " were not explicable by differences in food consumption patterns . The data do not support the hypothesis that long - term artificial sweetener use either helps weight loss or prevents weight gain . " Commonly Reported Splenda Side Effects Scores of people have reported side effects from using Splenda , ranging from mild to severe . The following are common symptoms , usually noticed within a 24 - hour period following consumption of a Splenda product : Skin — Redness , itching , swelling , blistering , weeping , crusting , rash , eruptions or hives ( itchy bumps or welts ) Lungs — Wheezing , tightness , cough or shortness of breath Head — Swelling of the face , eyelids , lips , tongue or throat ; headaches and migraines ( severe headaches ) Nose — Stuffy nose , runny nose ( clear , thin discharge ) , sneezing Eyes — Red ( bloodshot ) , itchy , swollen or watery Stomach — Bloating , gas , pain , nausea , vomiting , diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Heart — Palpitations or fluttering Joints — Joint pains or aches Neurological — Anxiety , dizziness , spaced - out sensation , depression Report Reactions to Splenda and Other Artificial Sweeteners To determine if you ' re having a reaction to artificial sweeteners — be it Splenda , aspartame or any of the others — take the following steps : Eliminate all artificial sweeteners from your diet for two weeks After two weeks , reintroduce your artificial sweetener of choice in a significant quantity ( about three servings daily ) Avoid other artificial sweeteners during this period Do this for one to three days and take notice of how you feel , especially as compared to when you were abstaining from artificial sweeteners If you do n ' t notice a difference in how you feel after reintroducing your primary artificial sweetener for a few days , it ' s a safe bet you ' re able to tolerate it acutely , meaning your body does n ' t have an immediate , adverse response . Just know that this does n ' t mean your health wo n ' t be damaged in the long run If you ' ve been consuming more than one type of artificial sweetener , repeat steps 2 through 4 with the next sweetener on your list If you do experience side effects from an artificial sweetener ( or any other food additive for that matter ) , please report it to the FDA ( if you live in the U.S. ) . It ' s easy to make a report — just go to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator page , find the phone number for your state , and make a call to report your reaction . Keep in mind that some medications may contain sucralose as well , even if it ' s not listed on the label . If you continue to experience any of the symptoms above even though you ' re avoiding Splenda and other artificial sweeteners , then it may be worth investigating whether any of the medications you ' re taking contain artificial sweeteners . Healthier Sugar Substitutes Two of the best sugar substitutes are from the plant kingdom : Stevia and Lo Han Kuo ( also spelled Luo Han Guo ) . Stevia , a highly sweet herb derived from the leaf of the South American stevia plant , is sold as a supplement . It ' s completely safe in its natural form and can be used to sweeten most dishes and drinks . Lo Han Kuo is similar to Stevia , but is my personal favorite . I use the Lakanto brand vanilla flavor which is a real treat for me . The Lo Han fruit has been used as a sweetener for centuries , and it ' s about 200 times sweeter than sugar . A third alternative is to use pure glucose , also known as dextrose . Dextrose is only 70 percent as sweet as sucrose , so you ' ll end up using a bit more of it for the same amount of sweetness , making it slightly more expensive than regular sugar . Still , it ' s well worth it for your health as it does not contain any fructose whatsoever . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/06/statins-cause-muscle-damage.aspx | Statins Cause Muscle Damage August 06 , 2009 Previous Next Statins drugs , which are medications widely used to lower cholesterol , may cause structural damage to the muscles of people experiencing muscle aches and weakness . The damage may occur even when tests for a protein thought to signal injury are normal , and may persist even after statin use is halted . About 10 to 15 percent of people taking statins report myalgia , or minor muscle aches and weakness . A smaller number have stronger , persistent pain , called myopathy . In a study , researchers biopsied leg muscle tissue from 83 patients : 44 were taking statins and had serious and persistent muscle pain , 19 were taking statins and had no myopathy , and 20 had never taken statins or suffered myopathy . Biopsies showed that 25 of the 44 with myopathy had muscle damage . Dr . Mercola ' s Comments : Muscle pain and weakness is actually the most common side effect of statin drugs , and is thought to occur because statins activate the gene atrogin - 1 gene , which plays a key role in muscle atrophy . In severe cases , a life - threatening condition called rhabdomyolysis , in which your muscle cells break down , can also develop . However , muscle pain and weakness is often downplayed as a minor side effect of statin drugs , and one that typically goes away within a couple weeks of stopping the drugs . In reality , as this new study points out , if you ’ re experiencing any muscle pain when taking statin drugs , it could be because structural damage is occurring , and this damage may occur even when tests for a protein thought to signal injury are normal . Further , the damage may persist even after statin use is halted , meaning these drugs may cause permanent muscle damage . Folks , this is in no way a minor side effect or nuisance . Muscle pain and weakness may be an indication that your body tissues are actually breaking down - - a condition that can cause kidney damage . One thing is for sure . You should NOT ignore symptoms of pain and muscle weakness if you are taking statin drugs , as they can deteriorate into even more dangerous conditions , including death . What makes this extreme risk even more unacceptable is the fact that statin drugs are almost always unnecessary . Why You Should Avoid Taking Statin Drugs Statin drugs used to lower cholesterol are the best - selling drugs in the United States . In 2008 alone they brought in $ 14.5 billion in sales ! This is outrageous because if you are concerned about your cholesterol levels , taking a drug should be your absolute last resort . And when I say last resort , I ’ m saying the odds are very high , greater than 100 to 1 , that you do n ’ t need drugs to lower your cholesterol . To put it another way , among the more than 20,000 patients who have come to my clinic , only four or five of them truly needed these drugs , as they had genetic challenges that required it . The other 19,995 of them were much better off without statins . Statin drugs work by inhibiting an enzyme in your liver that ’ s needed to manufacture cholesterol . What is so concerning about this is that when you go tinkering around with the delicate workings of the human body , you risk throwing everything off kilter . Case in point , “ statin drugs inhibit not just the production of cholesterol , but a whole family of intermediary substances , many if not all of which have important biochemical functions in their own right , ” say Sally Fallon and Mary G . Enig , PhD For starters , statin drugs deplete your body of Coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10 ) , which is beneficial to heart health and muscle function . Because doctors rarely inform people of this risk , and advise them to take a CoQ10 supplement , this depletion leads to fatigue , muscle weakness , soreness and eventually heart failure . Then there is the issue of muscle damage , which we first discussed . Researchers have now discovered that there is more than one way this condition can arise as a result of taking statins , includin Depleting your body of Co - Q10 , a nutrient that supports muscle function . In my view it is medical malpractice to prescribe a statin drug without recommending one take CoQ10 , or better yet ubiquinol . Altering the ability of skeletal muscle to repair and regenerate due to the anti - proliferative effects of statins . In one recent study , the viability of proliferating cells was reduced by 50 percent at a dose equivalent to 40 milligrams of Simvastatin - - the dose per day used in some patients . This could clearly have a negative effect on your skeletal muscles ’ ability to heal and repair themselves , and could lead to eventually becoming more or less incapacitated . Activating the atrogin - 1 gene , which plays a key role in muscle atrophy . The breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue can in turn also lead to kidney failure . Other serious and potentially life threatening side effects include , but are not limited to : An increase in cancer risk Potential increase in liver enzymes , so patients must be monitored for normal liver function The Shocking “ Secret ” About Cholesterol You Probably Do n ’ t Know Most people do n ’ t stop to think twice about taking statins to lower their cholesterol , because the public has been largely brainwashed to believe that cholesterol is the enemy . But cholesterol is actually your friend and is crucial for a wide variety of vital functions in your body . It ’ s an integral part of your cell membranes , and it ’ s also the precursor ( the raw material ) your body uses to make your steroid hormones - - one of which is vitamin D . Your skin contains cholesterol , and when UVB rays from the sun hits your skin it converts that form of cholesterol to vitamin D3 , which is then transported to your blood . Your body then further converts it into the active form of vitamin D . Further , the major reasons your body makes cholesterol in the first place , and why you have LDL ( the so - called “ bad ” cholesterol ) , is to take the cholesterol to the tissue so you can make new cells or repair old damaged ones - - an extremely important process . But that ’ s not all . When your cholesterol levels go too low , a host of negative events occur in your body . To get the details on why cholesterol is so important , I strongly encourage you to read the excellent article by Ron Rosedale , MD , Cholesterol is NOT the Cause of Heart Disease How to Safely Lower High Cholesterol First you need to find out if your cholesterol is actually too high to begin with . Personally , I believe anything above 330 is likely too high . But another powerful way to determine if you ’ re at risk from abnormal cholesterol metabolism is to check your ratio of HDL , or “ good ” cholesterol , and your total cholesterol . Your HDL percentage is a very potent heart disease risk factor . Simply divide your HDL level by your cholesterol . That percentage should ideally be above 25 percent . Typically , the higher the better , as there are no known side effects of having too high good cholesterol . If your ratio falls below 15 - 20 percent you are at high risk , and below 10 percent , it ’ s a significant indicator of risk for heart disease . Next , please realize that simply lowering your dietary cholesterol intake is not an effective primary strategy . Why ? Because 75 percent of your cholesterol is produced by your liver , which is influenced by your insulin levels . Therefore , if you optimize your insulin levels , you will also regulate your cholesterol levels . One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by exercising , and paying attention to the foods you eat . Foods that increase your insulin levels will also contribute to high cholesterol by making your liver produce more of it . With that in mind , here are my primary recommendations for safely lowering and regulating your cholesterol levels : First , normalize your insulin levels by eliminating sugar and grains Second , you can take a high - quality krill oil that is chock full of beneficial omega - 3 fats Eat the right foods for your nutritional type , and eat a good portion of your food raw . Additionally , if you are a man , or a woman who is in menopause , you should check your iron levels , as elevated levels of iron can cause major oxidative damage in the blood vessels , heart and other organs . Excess iron is also one of the major contributing factors of cancer risk . Regular exercise is another important tool that can help . When you exercise you increase your circulation and the blood flow throughout your body . The components of your immune system are also better circulated , which means your immune system has a better chance of fighting an illness before it has the opportunity to spread . Address your emotional challenges using the Meridian Tapping Technique ( MTT ) Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol excessively . And remember this important point : if you choose to continue taking statin drugs , it is absolutely vital to supplement with coQ10 . Unfortunately , many doctors fail to inform their patients of this fact . If you ’ re over 40 , meanwhile , I would highly recommend taking a reduced form of coenzyme Q10 called ubiquinol , because it ’ s far more effectively absorbed by your body . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . And now it ’ s pre - loaded with each recipe ’ s nutritional information ! 3 A $ 10 discount off any Mercola . com order This one bonus alone pays for a big portion of your book order . 4 Your five - recipe sneak peek from the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Get a jumpstart on some of the most tantalizing recipes before the cookbook is released ! 5 KetoFast 30 - Day Challenge Guide ( COMING SOON ) A step - by - step guide that makes eating simple by walking you through the first 30 days of KetoFasting . And coming soon — the perfect companion book to “ KetoFast , ” the “ KetoFast Cookbook ! ” This valuable resource offers over 40 tasty and nourishing recipes that you can prepare and enjoy as you embark on this program . Do n ’ t miss out on both of these books ! Preorder your copy now . It ’ s one of the smartest steps you can take to make a profound difference in your health . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/10/01/gut-bacteria-on-fat-absorption.aspx | Gut Bacteria Can Affect Fat Absorption , and Act in Accordance to “ Social Structures ” October 01 , 2012 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance Research reveals that bacteria may have social structures similar to plants and animals . Certain bacteria have the ability to produce chemical compounds that inhibit the growth and / or kill off other bacteria , while not harming their own kind or closely related microbes that are immune to the “ biological warfare agents ” produced Researchers are increasingly looking at the cascading ill effects of antibiotic drugs . Fluoroquinolones , a class of fluoridated antibiotics , are particularly dangerous . Serious side effects include potentially blinding retinal detachment , kidney failure , permanent tendon damage , psychotic reactions , and injury to your central nervous system Optimizing your gut flora includes avoiding sugar / fructose and processed foods , antibiotics ( including conventionally - raised meats ) , chlorinated water , antibacterial soaps , agricultural chemicals and pollution . It ’ s also wise to reseed your gut with probiotics . Ideally , you ’ ll want to include traditionally fermented foods such as fermented vegetables in your diet , to protect and enhance your beneficial intestinal microflora By Dr . Mercola Much new research is now emerging on the importance of bacteria – intestinal bacteria , to be more exact . These are commonly referred to as probiotics , and are the antithesis to antibiotics , both of which I ' ll discuss below . These microscopic critters are also known as your microbiome . Around 100 trillion of these beneficial bacterial cells populate your body , particularly your intestines and other parts of your digestive system . In fact , 90 percent of the genetic material in your body is not yours , but rather that of bacteria , fungi , viruses and other microorganisms that compose your microflora . We ' re now discovering that the composition of this microflora has a profound impact on your health . For example , we now know that your intestinal bacteria influence your : Genetic expression Immune system Brain development , mental health , and memory Weight , and Risk of numerous chronic and acute diseases , from diabetes to cancer Certain Gut Microbes Affect Absorption of Dietary Fats Most recently , a research team that includes Carnegie ' s Steve Farber and Juliana Carten has revealed that certain gut microbes increase the absorption of dietary fats . 1 According to the authors : " Diet - induced alterations in microbiota composition might influence fat absorption , providing mechanistic insight into how microbiota - diet interactions regulate host energy balance . " Medical News Today 2 recently reported on the findings , stating : " Previous studies showed gut microbes aid in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates , but their role in dietary fat metabolism remained a mystery , until now . . . ' This study is the first to demonstrate that microbes can promote the absorption of dietary fats in the intestine and their subsequent metabolism in the body , ' said senior study author John Rawls of the University of North Carolina . ' The results underscore the complex relationship between microbes , diet and host physiology . ' " The bacteria identified as instrumental in increasing fat absorption are called Firmicutes , which , incidentally , have previously been linked to obesity , as they ' re found in greater numbers in the guts of obese subjects . The researchers also found that the abundance of Firmicutes was influenced by diet . This adds weight to previous research postulating that gut bacteria can increase your body ' s ability to absorb fat , and therefore extract more calories from your food compared to others who have a different composition of bacteria in their intestines – even when consuming the same amount of food . New Research Suggests Bacteria are Social Microorganisms Three years ago , I posted a TED video featuring Bonnie Bassler , in which she discusses how bacteria " talk " to each other using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Now , more recent research published in the journal Science 3 reveals that bacteria may have " social structures similar to plants and animals . " According to the authors : " In animals and plants , social structure can reduce conflict within populations and bias aggression toward competing populations ; however , for bacteria in the wild it remains unknown whether such population - level organization exists . Here , we show that environmental bacteria are organized into socially cohesive units in which antagonism occurs between , rather than within , ecologically defined populations . By screening approximately 35,000 possible mutual interactions among Vibrionaceae isolates from the ocean , we show that genotypic clusters known to have cohesive habitat association also act as units in terms of antibiotic production and resistance . Genetic analyses show that within populations , broad - range antibiotics are produced by few genotypes , whereas all others are resistant , suggesting cooperation between conspecifics . Natural antibiotics may thus mediate competition between populations rather than solely increase the success of individuals . " What this means is that certain bacteria have the ability to produce chemical compounds that inhibit the growth of other bacteria , while not harming their own kind or " close relatives . " These chemical compounds or natural antibiotics act as a type of chemical warfare , allowing the bacteria in question to gain a competitive edge by killing off the competition . Meanwhile , other " allies " are spared , as they are resistant to the antibiotic chemicals produced . As reported by Medical News Today 4 " ' The research has the potential to bridge gaps in our understanding of the relationships between plants and humans and their non - disease - and disease - causing bacterial flora , ' said Robert Fleischmann , a program director in the Division of Biological Infrastructure for the National Science Foundation . ' We use antibiotics to kill pathogenic microbes , which cause harm to humans and animals , ' said Polz . ' As an unfortunate side effect , this has lead to the widespread buildup of resistance , particularly in hospitals where pathogens and humans encounter each other often . ' In addition , the results help scientists make sense of why closely related bacteria are so diverse in their gene content . Part of the answer , they say , is that the diversity allows the bacteria to play different social roles . Social differentiation , for example , could mitigate the negative effects of two species competing for the same limiting resource – food or habitat , for instance – and generate population level behavior that emerges from the interaction between close relatives . " Advertisement Beware of Fluoridated Antibiotics that Can Ruin Your Gut Flora and Your Health Your lifestyle can and does influence your gut flora on a daily basis . All of these common exposures can wreak havoc on the makeup of bacteria in your gut , but researchers are now increasingly looking at the cascading ill effects of antibiotic drugs in particular . For example , your gut bacteria are extremely sensitive to : Antibiotics Chlorinated water Antibacterial soap Agricultural chemicals Pollution Antibiotics are severely overused – not just in medicine , but also in food production . In fact , about 80 percent of all the antibiotics produced are used in agriculture – not only to fight infection , but to promote unhealthy ( though profitable ) weight gain in the animals . Hence , if you want to avoid overexposure to antibiotics , it ' s also crucial to avoid conventionally - raised meats . That said , certain antibiotics prescribed in medicine are so harmful they probably should n ' t be used at all . Medications such as Avelox , Cipro , and Levaquin have been named in over 2,000 drug injury lawsuits . 5 These are all fluoroquinolones , a class of fluoridated antibiotics associated with a number of serious side effects , such as potentially blinding retinal detachment , kidney failure , and permanent tendon damage . Fluoroquinolones do carry a black box warning for tendonitis , ruptured tendons , and its potentially detrimental effect on neuromuscular activity , but many patients simply do not read the warning labels before taking the drug . Other serious injuries linked to fluoroquinolones include : Injury to central nervous system Injury to your heart Liver problems Gastrointestinal problems Injury to musculoskeletal system Injury to renal system Injury to visual and / or auditory system Altered blood sugar metabolism Depression Psychotic reactions and hallucinations Phototoxicity Disfiguring rashes Staphylococcus aureus infection C . difficile infection Severe diarrhea Learn More about the Dangers of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Shockingly , despite all these risks , fluoroquinolones are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics in the world . John Fratti , who was hired by the FDA in a part - time position as an FDA Patient Representative for drug safety , is on a quest to raise awareness on the dangers of fluoroguinolone toxicity . He filed a Freedom of Information ( FOI ) request with the FDA on two of the top fluoroquinolones , Levaquin and Cipro , and learned that they are associated with over 2,500 deaths . A non - profit organization called Quinolone Vigilance Foundation , established by Mr . David Melvin , was created to spread awareness of the dangers associated with this class of drugs , and the Foundation ' s website contains both information and support for those injured by these drugs . Fortunately , fluoroquinolones have started getting some well - deserved media attention as of late . According to a recent article in The New York Times 6 " A half - dozen fluoroquinolones have been taken off the market because of unjustifiable risks of adverse effects . Those that remain are undeniably important drugs , when used appropriately . But doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have expressed concern that too often fluoroquinolones are prescribed unnecessarily as a ' one size fits all ' remedy without considering their suitability for different patients . Experts caution against giving these drugs to certain patients who face higher than average risks of bad reactions – children under age 18 , adults over 60 , and pregnant and nursing women – unless there is no effective alternative . The risk of adverse effects is also higher among people with liver disease and those taking corticosteroids or nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs . When an antibiotic is prescribed , it is wise to ask what the drug is and whether it is necessary , what side effects to be alert for , whether there are effective alternatives , when to expect the diagnosed condition to resolve , and when to call if something unexpected happens or recovery seems delayed . " Last year , PBS NewsHour 7 aired a segment highlighting the dangers of fluoroquinolones . Fratti , who is himself a victim of fluoroquinolone toxicity , was interviewed . He was prescribed Levaquin a few years ago for a minor bacterial infection . The drug caused nerve damage , tendon damage and damage to his central nervous system . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Watch Certain Antibiotics Spur Widening Reports of Severe Side Effects on PBS . See more from PBS NewsHour . How to Optimize Your Gut Flora The good news is that positively influencing the bacteria growing in your body is relatively easy . Aside from reserving antibiotics for serious cases of infection only , one of the most important steps you can take is to stop consuming sugary foods . When you eat a healthy diet that is low in sugars and processed foods , one of the major benefits is that it causes the good bacteria in your gut to flourish and build up a major defense against the bad bacteria getting a foothold in your body in the first place . This is one of the many reasons I highly recommend reducing , with the plan of eliminating , sugars and most grains from your diet . Following my recently updated nutrition plan will help you optimize your diet in a systematic step - by - step fashion . A healthy diet is the ideal way to maintain a healthy gut , and regularly consuming traditionally fermented or cultured foods is the easiest way to ensure optimal gut flora . Healthy options include : Fermented vegetables of all kinds ( cabbage , carrots , kale , collards , celery spiced with herbs like ginger and garlic ) Lassi ( an Indian yogurt drink , traditionally enjoyed before dinner ) Tempeh Fermented raw milk such as kefir or yogurt , but NOT commercial versions , which typically do not have live cultures and are loaded with sugars that feed pathogenic bacteria Natto Kimchee Just make sure to steer clear of pasteurized versions , as pasteurization will destroy many of the naturally - occurring probiotics . For example , most of the " probiotic " yogurts you find in every grocery store these days are NOT recommended . Since they ' re pasteurized , they will be associated with all of the problems of pasteurized milk products instead . They also typically contain added sugars , high fructose corn syrup , dyes , and / or artificial sweeteners ; all of which are detrimental to your health . Consuming traditionally fermented foods will also provide you with the following added benefits : Important nutrients : Some fermented foods are excellent sources of essential nutrients such as vitamin K2 , which is important for preventing arterial plaque buildup and heart disease . Cheese curd , for example , is an excellent source of both probiotics and vitamin K2 . You can also obtain all the K2 you ' ll need ( about 200 micrograms ) by eating 15 grams , or half an ounce , of natto daily . They are also a potent producer of many B vitamins Optimizing your immune system Probiotics have been shown to modulate immune responses via your gut ' s mucosal immune system , and have anti - inflammatory potential . Eighty percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system , making a healthy gut a major focal point if you want to maintain optimal health , as a robust immune system is your number one defense system against ALL disease Detoxification Fermented foods are some of the best chelators available . The beneficial bacteria in these foods are very potent detoxifiers , capable of drawing out a wide range of toxins and heavy metals Cost effective : Fermented foods can contain 100 times more probiotics than a supplement , so just adding a small amount of fermented foods to each meal will give you the biggest bang for your buck Natural variety of microflora : As long as you vary the fermented and cultured foods you eat , you ' ll get a much wider variety of beneficial bacteria than you could ever get from a supplement When you first start out , you ' ll want to start small , adding as little as half a tablespoon of fermented vegetables to each meal , and gradually work your way up to about a quarter to half a cup ( 2 to 4 oz ) of fermented vegetables or other cultured food with one to three meals per day . Since cultured foods are efficient detoxifiers , you may experience detox symptoms , or a " healing crisis , " if you introduce too many at once . Learn to Make Your Own Fermented Vegetables Fermented vegetables are easy to make on your own . It ' s also the most cost - effective way to get high amounts of healthful probiotics in your diet . To learn how , review the following interview with Caroline Barringer , a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner ( NTP ) and an expert in the preparation of the foods prescribed in Dr . Natasha Campbell - McBride ' s Gut and Psychology Syndrome ( GAPS ) Nutritional Program . In addition to the wealth of information shared in this interview , I highly recommend getting the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome , which provides all the necessary details for Dr . McBride ' s GAPS protocol . Although you can use the native bacteria on cabbage and other vegetables , it is typically easier to get consistent results by using a starter culture . Caroline prepares hundreds of quarts of fermented vegetables a week and has found that she gets great results by using three to four high quality probiotic capsules to jump start the fermentation process . Download Interview Transcript + Sources and References | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/10/02/dr-huggins-discusses-root-canals.aspx | How a Root Canal Can Affect Your Health October 02 , 2012 Available in : English Español Previous Next Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance In 1906 , the Mayo Clinic in conjunction with Weston Price DDS , MS as head of research for the dental association of that time , announced that root canals were a haven for disease - producing bacteria Research showed that heart attacks could be induced 100 percent percent of the time , implicating root canals as one of the primary causes of heart disease – currently the number one killer of Americans Toxins from these bacteria together with mercury from dental amalgam have the ability to alter your DNA and RNA , increasing the potential for disease and / or birth defects in future generations Diseases that could potentially be dental related include chronic fatigue , heart disease , meningitis , and human papilloma virus ( HPV ) By Hal A . Huggins , DDS , MS " You need a root canal ! " " Why ? " Do you really " need " a root canal ? What are the conventional reasons for performing root canals over the past century ? Pain Deep decay that has invaded the nerve chamber Trauma ( as in getting hit in the mouth with a baseball bat ) , and Discomfort of unknown reason What , exactly , are you getting for your money ? As recently as 1906 , Mayo Clinic in conjunction with Weston Price DDS , MS as head of research for the dental association of that time , announced that root canals were a haven for disease - producing bacteria . Six PhDs working with Dr . Price for decades , and a team of microbiologists from Mayo Clinic identified these bacteria . Dr . Price implanted root canal fragments under the skin of the belly of 60,000 rabbits . Results unequivocally proved that diseases of the humans , traveling in the root canaled teeth , could produce the same disease in the rabbit in a matter of weeks . Heart attacks could be transferred 100 percent percent of the time – implicating root canals as one of the primary causes of heart disease . Root Canals are Breeding Grounds for Bacterial Toxins Does it surprise you that dentistry has been able to keep this secret for over a century ? Consider the liability . Ask your dentist about this , and watch him / her run , hide , and " fire you as a patient . " Fear of license revocation prevents dentists from disclosing what they have been told does not exist . Dr . Price and Mayo identified dozens of diseases related to bacterial toxins created by bacteria in root canals . If one percent of the people with root canals and subsequent diseases sued their dentist , all the money in the world would be in the hands of lawyers . Dentists are kept in the dark by conflicting reports by their own associations . Most dental associations say root canals are 97 percent successful , while not defining the term ' successful . ' The American Association of Endodontists ( AAE ) says only 90 percent are successful . Back in 1925 , Coolidge said 95 percent were successful . The Department of Health and Human Services said in 1984 that there is no way to evaluate the success of a root canal . Burket published that only 42 percent of root canaled teeth were " mechanically " correct in Haden published that 87 percent of 1,500 teeth he studied microscopically were contaminated with bacteria . And Okabe published that 72.1 percent of the patients with root canals had bacteremia ( i.e. bacteria in the blood that were identical to those found in the root canal tooth ) . Most dentists will tell you that a front tooth has a single canal . Dr . Price showed that that same front tooth can have as many as 75 auxiliary canals running from the pulp chamber to the outside of the tooth . Clean and fill 75 canals ? Yeah , sure . Especially if you ' re not even aware they exist . Advertisement How Dental Practices Can Alter Your DNA and Promote Disease So , how can anyone be sure who ' s telling the truth ? DNA testing is currently recognized as being one of the most dependable methods of identifying anything that is living . Or dead , for that matter . Dinosaurs have had their DNA tested . That template is there , dead or alive . Which brings up my primary concern . Toxins from these bacteria together with mercury from dental amalgam have the ability to alter your DNA . Deletions , substitutions , additions – lots of things can happen to your DNA molecules , or your RNA , which is the " carbon copy " of the original DNA . It ' s the RNA that actually does the work of creating proteins that make up your body . Mess up the RNA , and you ' re setting yourself up for disease . But , if you alter the DNA of a With DNA alterations readily available due to mercury and bacterial toxins , we now have the opportunity to create many new diseases , and / or birth defects . There are many popular diseases today that were not known a thousand years ago – or even 200 years ago . Sickle cell anemia , for example , was not around until 1910 . Multiple sclerosis was n ' t known until ( circa ) 1832 . Leukemia came close on its heels . Diabetes got a strong foot hold just after 1900 . Heart disease was then becoming more prevalent Are there reasons for these dramatic increases ? Yes . Unfortunately , dental procedures can be implicated in all of these increases . Are all root canals infected with bacteria ? Today , non - invasive testing of the fluid around a root canal tooth by DNA can tell if pathological bacteria are growing along its root . After extraction of the tooth , pathological bacteria can be identified 100 percent of the time . But , wait ! There ' s more . . . It was recently discovered that the bacteria are not confined to the tooth . We tested root fragments and found many bacteria , which is not too surprising . Then we tested the periodontal ligament – the attachment between tooth and bone – and found even more bacteria . There is no way to get to this area to sterilize it . An even more surprising discovery was that the blood surrounding the tooth also contained bacteria – as much as half an inch around the tooth is highly Unfortunately , surgical removal of the offending root canal tooth is not just a matter of yanking it out . There is a protocol that a few brave dentists – who defy the dictates of the dental associations – can perform to protect their patients and rid them of potential disease - producing condominiums called root canals . What Kind of Diseases are Associated with Root Canals ? We have identified 28 bacteria that the literature reports are related to heart diseases , including heart attack , endocarditis , and heart valve infection . Neurological diseases are in second place with 23 bacteria reported to be causative or contributing factors . Liver function , kidney , breast cancer – the list becomes alarming , so it is time to inform the public what dentists can not tell you out of fear of retribution from injured patients and their own association . The Dental Association would move from being one of the most respected professions to the least respected How many people are affected , and how ? While I can not list every potential in this article , our figures indicate that over 90 percent of the patients seeking help for dental related problems suffer from chronic fatigue , and that ' s just one example . How tiring can bacteria be ? One group certainly can contribute . They are called " porins . " Few doctors and even fewer humans have ever heard of porins . The word comes from " pores . " These bacteria drill holes in red blood cells – pores – that allow hemoglobin to escape into the surrounding blood where Once a red blood cell has a few pores punched in it – a sleeve is inserted as well , such that the red blood cell can not heal – the red cell bleeds to death . Now the liver has to process all that hemoglobin scrap relieved of its iron , and calm the body from irritations due to the red cell contents being where they do not belong . Another new kid on the block that may be dentally related is meningitis , which is a growing epidemic . When reading an article about the need for another meningitis vaccine , I recalled seeing meningitis listed as an effect of a few different bacteria that thrive in root canals and cavitations . Capnocytophaga ochnacea ; Gemella morbillorum ; Klebsiella oxytoca ; Neisseria meningitidis ; Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and a few more . For explanation , cavitations and root canal bacteria are grouped together in our testing of over 400 samples , as both are eliminated simultaneously . Cavitations are bony holes almost always ( 4,999 out of a measured 5,000 ) left after extraction of wisdom teeth . The sockets rarely heal and become lined with pathogenic anaerobic bacteria . This newspaper said that we need to vaccinate teenagers because meningitis is a potentially fatal disease that comes on fast . With these bacteria occurring in the sockets of wisdom teeth , and wisdom tooth extractions being popular with teens , is Here , you have a choice : to vaccinate or prevent . Cleaning out a cavitation is a tricky procedure , and in many states an oral surgeon who cleans one out will lose his license , for cavitations " do not exist . " Yeah . Try dropping into one that is two centimeters big and tell me it does n ' t exist ! General dentists can do it without as much threat . Another new one is the human papilloma virus ( HPV ) . We just identified two bacteria associated with HPV in dental implants . Beware : Antibiotics are NOT the Answer Why not just give everyone lots of antibiotics ? Because most antibiotics are what are called " bactericidal , " meaning they explode the bacteria , causing even more grief for your immune system . Instead of having one bacterium to destroy , now your system has a hundred little pieces called " endotoxins " to dispose of . Besides , there are other side effects to the use of massive antibiotics , such as the destruction of beneficial gut bacteria , which also dampens your immune system . It has been over 100 years since Mayo and Dr . Price announced their findings , but you do not have to wait another 100 years to protect yourself , your RNA , or the future DNA of the human race . This is a serious accusation . One that is very logical and provable by today ' s DNA science . Scientists know it is possible . Now you do too . More Information For referrals to dentists who have various degrees of training in this field , please call our toll free number : 866 - 948 - 4638 . We try to match client problems with the degree of dental revision training . You can also find more information on the following websites : Huggins Applied Healing Dental DNA : Etiology Disclosed Toxic Element Research Foundation About the Author Dr . Hal Huggins has been in practice for nearly 50 years , and has lectured 2,500 days in 14 countries and 46 of the US states . A pioneer in exposing mercury ' s problem leaching out of dental amalgam , Dr . Huggins has become controversial for standing up for science and health . Root canals are a new sacred cow . He took four years for a post doc masters degree at the University of Colorado with emphasis on immunology and toxicology . Graduated in 1989 . He has developed a system that reverses many autoimmune diseases look for a cause , not find one . He is currently devoted to generating public awareness about the consequences of having dead teeth – called root canals – in their mouths . The diseases they create are bad enough , but the irreversible damage to DNA is a serious problem that will not get the attention deserved until birth defects become the standard . What ' s Lurking in Your Silver Fillings ? It ' s estimated that 75 percent of Americans are ignorant about that fact that amalgam fillings are actually 50 percent mercury , and this is no accident . The American Dental Association ( ADA ) popularized the deceptive term " silver fillings " so consumers would think amalgam is made mainly of silver when actually it has twice as much mercury as silver . Mercury is an incredibly potent neurotoxin ; it does n ' t take much to cause serious damage because it ' s an absolute poison . If you were to take the amount of mercury in a typical thermometer and put it in a small lake , that lake would be closed down due to environmental hazards . Yet , amounts much higher than that are readily put into your mouth if you receive a " silver " amalgam dental filling , as the majority of material in the filling is actually mercury . Download your free copy of " Measurably Misleading " and learn how the FDA and dental industry are misleading consumers and why that ' s bad for American families and our planet . Help Support Mercury - Free Dentistry We believe in inspiring progress — and nowhere is the progress more evident than the work of Consumers for Dental Choice and its Campaign for Mercury - Free Dentistry . So consider donating your funds where you know it will get results . Consumers for Dental Choice takes the Holistic Approach to Advocacy . You would n ' t go to a traditional dentist who uses mercury amalgam fillings . So why would you go to a traditional activist to fight for mercury - free dentistry ? That ' s why so many people , including myself , support Consumers for Dental Choice ' s holistic approach to advocacy . Resources to Help You Find a Biological Dentist The following organizations can help you to find a mercury - free , biological dentist : Let ' s Help Consumers for Dental Choice Get the Funding They Deserve Consumers for Dental Choice and its leader Charlie Brown continue their full - court - press campaign to bring mercury - free dentistry to the U.S. and worldwide . If you wish to stay informed , I encourage you to follow them on Facebook ; if you wish to stay informed by receiving their announcements , you can sign up by CLICKING HERE You can help stop dental mercury today ! Please consider donating to Consumers for Dental Choice , a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating mercury - free dentistry . | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/03/green-tea-benefits.aspx | What ’ s in Your Green Tea ? July 03 , 2013 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance An analysis of green tea products found that antioxidant epigallocatechin - 3 - gallate ( EGCG ) levels in bottled green tea can range from just 4 milligrams ( mg ) per cup to 47 mg , while brewable green tea ( from tea bags , loose tea or a K - cup ) contained levels ranging from 25 mg to 86 mg per serving Green tea brewed from loose tea leaves appeared to offer the most potent source of antioxidants like EGCG The analysis also found tea sourced from China contained up to 2.5 micrograms of lead per serving compared to no measurable amounts in brands that got their tea leaves from Japan When selecting tea of any kind , it should preferably be certified organic ( to avoid pesticides ) and grown in a pristine environment because tea is known to accumulate fluoride , heavy metals and other toxins from soil and water By Dr . Mercola Green tea , prized for many generations in China , Japan and even Britain , has made a name for itself in the US , where many now drink it daily due to its many associated health benefits . However , while green tea is recognized as an abundant source of epigallocatechin - 3 - gallate ( EGCG ) , a catechin polyphenol , and other antioxidants , not all green teas are created equal . If you ' re drinking green tea hoping to increase your antioxidant levels , you should know that some green tea brands contain very little antioxidants , while others may contain significant amounts of lead . One Variety of Tea Tested Contained Almost No EGCG EGCG is easily the most talked - about green tea compound . As one of the most powerful antioxidants known , the health benefits of EGCG include a lower risk of heart attack and stroke , glaucoma , high cholesterol and more . Several studies have also found that EGCG can improve exercise performance , increase fat oxidation , and may help prevent obesity , as it ' s known to have a regulatory effect on fat metabolism . If you drink green tea , you probably assume you ' re getting a healthful dose of EGCG with each cup , but new research shows that ' s not necessarily the case . An analysis of the strength and purity of more than 20 green tea products by ConsumerLab . com found that EGCG levels in bottled green tea can range from just 4 milligrams ( mg ) per cup to 47 mg , while brewable green tea ( from tea bags , loose tea or a K - cup ) contained levels ranging from 25 mg to 86 1 One variety , bottled Diet Snapple Green Tea , reportedly contained almost no EGCG , while Honest Tea Green Tea with Honey contained only about 60 percent of the 190 mg of catechins claimed on the label . 2 Added sugars or artificial sweeteners were also common in the bottled tea brands . This Type of Green Tea Contained the Most Antioxidants Green tea brewed from loose tea leaves appeared to offer the most potent source of antioxidants like EGCG . One variety , Teavana contained 250 mg of catechins per serving ; green tea sold in bags from brands like Lipton and Bigelow contained lower levels , although represented a more cost - effective alternative . The different tea brands also varied significantly in the amount of caffeine the products contained . While some contained virtually none , others contained 86 mg per serving , which is similar to the amount of caffeine in a regular cup of coffee . One green tea supplement even contained 130 mg of caffeine in a single capsule , which is more than is found in a cup of coffee ! But higher antioxidant levels is only one reason why you may want to choose loose tea over bags … Some Tea Bags May Leach Hazardous Compounds Into Your Tea Some tea bags are made with synthetic polymers , such as nylon , thermoplastic , PVC or polypropylene . While these compounds have high melting points , the temperature at which the molecules in polymers begin to break down is always lower than the melting point , which could allow the bags to leach compounds of unknown health hazards into your tea when steeped in boiling water . Paper tea bags are also potentially problematic , as they are frequently treated with epichlorohydrin , which hydrolyzes to 3 - MCPD when contact with water occurs . 3 - MCPD is a carcinogen associated with food processing that has also been implicated in infertility and suppressed immune function . I recommend purchasing tea from manufacturers who can certify that their tea bags do not contain epichlorohydrin , and avoid plastic tea bags . Alternatively , you can opt for loose tea instead . Advertisement Why Your Green Tea Should Come From Japan , Not China Green tea plants are known to be especially effective at absorbing lead from the soil , which is then taken up into the plant ' s leaves . Areas with excessive industrial pollution , such as China ( where nearly 90 % of the world ' s green tea is produced ) , 3 may therefore contain substantial amounts of lead . 4 According to the ConsumerLab . com analysis , tea from brands like Lipton and Bigelow contained up to 2.5 micrograms of lead per serving compared to no measurable amounts in Teavana brand , which gets its tea leaves from Japan . While the lead in the tea leaves is not thought to leach very effectively into the tea you end up drinking , if you ' re consuming Matcha green tea , one of my favorites , it ' s especially important that it comes from Japan instead of China . Matcha tea contains the entire ground tea leaf , and can contain over 100 times the EGCG provided from regular brewed green tea . That said , because you ' re consuming the entire leaf , you want to be sure it comes from a non - polluted , high - quality source . The best Matcha green tea comes from Japan and is steamed , rather than roasted or pan - fried . As a result , Matcha green tea retains all the nutrient - rich value possible from the tea leaf , without additives or contaminants . A Word of Warning About Fluoride in Tea Both black and green teas are naturally high in fluoride , even if organically grown without pesticides . This is because the plant readily absorbs fluoride thorough its root system , including naturally - occurring fluoride in the soil . According to fluoride expert Jeff Green , there are reports of people who have developed crippling skeletal fluorosis from drinking high amounts of iced tea alone . 5 If you live in an area with fluoridated drinking water , as the majority of Americans do , then you could be getting a double dose of fluoride when you drink tea . When selecting tea of any kind , it should preferably be organic ( to avoid pesticides ) and grown in a pristine environment because , as mentioned , tea is known to accumulate fluoride , heavy metals and other toxins from soil and water , so a clean growing environment is essential to producing a pure , high - quality tea . What Does the Research Say About Drinking Tea ? Although I still believe pure water should make up the majority of your daily fluid intake , high - quality tea has numerous health benefits to offer , which vary by type . In addition to Matcha tea , I personally enjoy Tulsi tea ( aka Holy Basil tea ) , which is a powerful adaptogenic herb that provides important therapeutic benefits . There is also growing evidence that the polyphenols in tea , including EGCG and many others , may be protective against cancer . Beyond this , the beneficial properties in tea have been known to : Neutralize the effects to your body of harmful fats and oils Inhibit bacteria and viruses Improve digestion Protect against oxidation in your brain and liver Help promote healthy gums Drinking tea has also been linked to : Improved mental alertness and slowing of brain - cell degeneration Reduced blood pressure Protection against type 2 diabetes Lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels Lower risk of breast , colon , lung , ovarian and prostate cancers Reduced risk of heart attack and stroke How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Loose - Leaf Tea Choosing high - quality tea is extremely important . As the ConsumerLab . com analysis showed , the type of tea you purchase can make all the difference in the amount of beneficial antioxidants it contains , with loose - leaf teas appearing to provide the most . There is an art to brewing tea using loose tea leaves , but once you find your " sweet spot " you may never go back to bagged tea again . Here are a few simple guidelines for making the " perfect " cup of tea : Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle ( avoid using a non - stick pot , as this can release harmful chemicals when heated ) Preheat your teapot or cup to prevent the water from cooling too quickly when transferred . Simply add a small amount of boiling water to the pot or tea up that you ' re going to steep the tea in . Ceramic and porcelain retain heat well . Then cover the pot or cup with a lid . Add a tea cozy if you have one , or drape with a towel . Let stand until warm , then pour out the water Put the tea into an infuser , strainer , or add loose into the tea pot . Steeping without an infuser or strainer will produce a more flavorful tea . Start with one heaped teaspoon per cup of tea , or follow the instructions on the tea package . The robustness of the flavor can be tweaked by using more or less tea Add boiling water . Use the correct amount for the amount of tea you added ( i.e. for four teaspoons of tea , add four cups of water ) . The ideal water temperature varies based on the type of tea being steeped : White or green teas ( full leaf ) : Well below boiling ( 170 - 185 ° F or 76 - 85 ° C ) . Once the water has been brought to a boil , remove from heat and let the water cool for about 30 seconds for white tea and 60 seconds for green tea before pouring it over the leaves Oolongs ( full leaf ) : 185 - 210 ° F or 85 - 98 ° C Black teas ( full leaf ) and Pu - erhs : Full rolling boil ( 212 ° F or 100 ° C ) Cover the pot with a cozy or towel and let steep . Follow steeping instructions on the package . If there are none , here are some general steeping guidelines . Taste frequently as you want it to be flavorful but not bitter : Oolong teas : 4 - 7 minutes Black teas : 3 - 5 minutes Green teas : 2 - 3 minutes Once the desired flavor has been achieved you need to remove the strainer or infuser . If you ' re using loose leaves , pour the tea through a strainer into your cup and any leftover into another vessel ( cover with a cozy to retain the heat ) My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/14/us-health-care-costs.aspx | Heart Surgery in India for $ 1,583 Costs $ 106,385 in U.S . August 14 , 2013 Previous Next Story at - a - glance A coronary bypass costs over $ 100,000 in the US but only $ 1,583 in India – and efforts are underway to lower costs there to just $ 800 The US spends more on health care than the next 10 biggest spenders combined , while ranking last in terms of quality of care among industrialized countries About 600,000 Americans travel abroad to receive lower - cost medical care every year , and this number is growing by about 20 percent annually Americans are being overcharged for often sub - par medical care , as well as given unnecessary tests and procedures alarmingly often Take control of your health to stay well and avoid falling victim to the broken health - care system By Dr . Mercola The average cost of a coronary bypass at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is $ 106,385 . In India , you can get the same procedure for 95,000 rupees , or $ 1,583 , which is half the price it cost 20 years ago . And , efforts are underway to bring the cost down even more , to about $ 800 , within a decade . The lower cost is the result of one Indian heart surgeon ' s quest to make health care more affordable for India ' s population , where two - thirds live on less than $ 2 a day and most pay for health care entirely out of pocket . His efforts to drive down costs include cutting out unnecessary pre - op testing and using Web - based computer software as opposed to building new systems for each hospital . Even sourcing lower - priced disposable surgical gowns and drapes helps , showing that lower costs are not only attainable , but that the cost - saving measures could theoretically be duplicated in developed countries , including the US . " The current price of everything that you see in health care is predominantly opportunistic pricing and the outcome of inefficiency , " Devi Shetty , the aforementioned heart surgeon , noted . 1 More Americans Are Taking Advantage of Medical Tourism It ' s because of drastic price differences like these that many Americans – upwards of 600,000 a year – are traveling abroad to receive medical care , a phenomenon known as ' medical tourism . ' These numbers are expected to grow up to 20 percent annually , 2 fueled largely by the aging Baby Boomer generation coupled with rising health care costs in the US . Even after factoring travel expenses , including airfare and hotel accommodations for the patient and a guest , Americans may still save tens of thousands of dollars depending on the type of surgery received . According to Patients Beyond Borders , which specializes in medical tourism , if your total quote for US medical treatment is $ 6,000 or more , you ' ll probably save money by traveling abroad for your care . 3 India , where patients can receive savings of up to 85 percent on medical procedures compared to the US , remains a top medical tourism destination , but others , such as Costa Rica , which has a higher health system ranking than the US , 4 are quickly gaining popularity . There are certainly drawbacks to medical tourism , such as exposure to different kinds of superbugs and , sometimes , language barriers , so it ' s crucial to do your research and educate yourself on the potential benefits and risks before trying this ( including whether or not the surgery you ' re being recommended is truly necessary ) . But from a strictly cost - savings perspective , especially if you ' re uninsured , it ' s easy to see why this practice is growing . Here is an example of the price differences for some common procedures in the US compared to India , Thailand and Taiwan : 5 US India Thailand Taiwan Hip replacement $ 33,000 - $ 57,000 $ 7,200 $ 12,700 $ 8,800 Prostate surgery ( TURP procedure ) $ 10,000 - $ 16,000 $ 3,600 $ 4,400 $ 2,750 Bypass surgery with heart valve replacement $ 75,000 - $ 140,000 $ 9,500 $ 25,000 $ 30,000 Advertisement Why Are US Health Care Costs so High ? Seeing the vast discrepancies in prices for medical procedures around the globe certainly begs the question of why US health care is so expensive . Contrary to popular belief , it ' s not typically because the US provides better care . The US spends more on health care than the next 10 biggest spenders combined : Japan , Germany , France , China , the U.K. , Italy , Canada , Brazil , Spain , and Australia . Despite that , the US ranks dead last in terms of quality of care among industrialized countries , and Americans are far sicker and live shorter lives than people in other developed nations . How is this possible ? The short answer is : We ' re being fleeced . Journalist and author Steven Brill recently discussed this very issue in a Time magazine investigative piece , writing : 6 " Simple lab work done during a few days in the hospital can cost more than a car . A trip to the emergency room for chest pains that turn out to be indigestion brings a bill that can exceed the price of a semester at college . When we debate health care policy in America , we seem to jump right to the issue of who should pay the bills , blowing past what should be the first question : Why exactly are the bills so high ? " In his article , Brill gives numerous examples of shocking markups on many hospital charges , such as $ 1.50 for a generic acetaminophen tablet , when you can buy an entire bottle of 100 tablets for that amount , $ 18 per Accu - chek diabetes test strip that you can purchase for about 55 cents apiece , or $ 283.00 for a simple chest X - ray , for which the hospital routinely gets $ 20.44 for when it treats a Medicare patient . Even Hospital Administrators Have a Hard Time Justifying Their Costs … Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . In the video above , CNN interviews a family blindsided by medical bills amounting to more than $ 474,000 after 60 - year - old Bob Weinkoff spent just a few days in the ICU , suffering from difficulty breathing . Trying to break down the costs from an average hospital stay is daunting , however , and may be virtually impossible for the average patient . According to Brill , each hospital has an internal price list called a chargemaster , which contains every single item you may be given or come in contact with during your hospital stay . Even a toy given to a child ( which many mistake as a " gift " ) can " It would seem to be an important document . However , I quickly found that although every hospital has a chargemaster , officials treat it as if it were an eccentric uncle living in the attic . Whenever I asked , they deflected all conversation away from it … I soon found that they have good reason to hope that outsiders pay no attention to the chargemaster or the process that produces it . For there seems to be no process , no rationale , behind the core document that is the basis for hundreds of billions of dollars in health care bills . . . No hospital ' s chargemaster prices are consistent with those of any other hospital , nor do they seem to be based on anything objective – like cost – that any hospital executive I spoke with was able to explain . ' They . . .That so few consumers seem to be aware of the chargemaster demonstrates how well the health care industry has steered the debate from why bills are so high to who should pay them . . . [ T ] he drag on our overall economy that comes with taxpayers , employers and consumers spending so much more than is spent in any other country for the same product is unsustainable . Health care is eating away at our economy and our treasury . " Today in the US , even nonprofit hospitals are making greater profits than some prosperous for - profit businesses , and hospital presidents and department heads can make upwards of $ 2 million to $ 4 million in annual salary . Unnecessary Procedures Are Also Common It ' s not only the inflated costs of medical care that the average American needs to be aware of but also the high likelihood that some of the procedures you ' re being recommended are unnecessary . According to a report by the Institute of Medicine , an estimated 30 percent of all medical procedures , tests and medications may in fact be unnecessary – at a cost of at least $ 750 billion a year 7 ( plus the cost of emotional suffering and related complications and even death – which are impossible to put numbers on ) . Examples of care deemed to be of little or no benefit include the following . 8 Using feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementia . Assisting such patients to take food by mouth is more advantageous to the patient EEGs on patients with recurring headaches . The test does not improve diagnosis or outcome , only increases cost Routine annual PAP tests on women between the ages of 30 - 65 . Once every three years is enough Leaving implantable defibrillator on when a patient with incurable disease has elected to forgo resuscitation Using cough and cold medicine in children under the age of four suffering from respiratory illness . These medications offer little benefit , can have serious side effects and can lead to accidental overdose Repeat bone scans for osteoporosis more frequently than bi - annually . Healthy women over 67 with normal bone mass can go up to 10 years without repeat bone scan Use of benzodiazepines , such as Valium , sedatives , or sleep aids in older adults with insomnia , agitation or delirium . These drugs more than double risk of auto accidents , falls , hip fractures , and death Screening healthy individuals for cancer using CT or PET scans , as the likelihood of finding cancer with these means is only about one percent . The scans are likely to detect harmless growths , which lead to additional tests , biopsies and unnecessary surgeries Inducing labor or performing a cesarean section for a baby who ' s less than full term without medical cause . Labor induction and / or C - section can increase the risk of learning disabilities and respiratory problems Routine CT scans on children with minor head injuries . Simple observation is just as good , and spares the child from radiation - related health risks The Solution ? Take Control of Your Health Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Ultimately , the solution to avoid being ripped off by medical care costs , or having to make a decision about whether you ' re better off traveling abroad to receive a certain procedure , is to stay as healthy as possible by taking control of your health . It ' s important to remember that the more you take responsibility for your own health – in the form of nurturing your body to prevent disease – the less you need to rely on the " disease care " that passes for health care in the United States . If basic health principles – simple things like exercising , eating whole foods , sleeping enough , getting sun exposure , and reducing stress in your life – you will drastically reduce your need for conventional medical care , which in and of itself will reduce your chances of suffering ill side effects . My nutrition plan is free and can help guide you , step by step , toward optimal health . It ' s now significantly improved and contains a number of updated recommendations , such as the addition of fermented vegetables as a source of healthful probiotics ; and using intermittent fasting and high intensity exercise to really optimize your health . I strongly recommend reviewing it whenever your schedule allows . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/09/broccoli-benefits.aspx | Eat Your Broccoli November 09 , 2013 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance Broccoli contains phytochemicals shown to benefit arthritis , cancer , immune system health , blood pressure levels , vision , skin health , blood sugar disorders and much more Eating broccoli raw , as opposed to cooked , will help protect it ’ s nutrients ; broccoli sprouts are an even more nutritionally potent way to enjoy broccoli You can grow your own broccoli sprouts at home inexpensively and in just a few days ’ time By Dr . Mercola Vegetables have an impressive way of offering widespread benefits to your health , and broccoli is no exception . When you eat broccoli , you ' re getting dozens , maybe even hundreds , of super - nutrients that support optimal , body - wide health . Man - made substances just ca n ' t compare , and that ' s why , if you take just one piece of advice away from your childhood , make it this one : eat your broccoli ! 5 Leading Benefits of Broccoli We ' ve compiled an extensive review of the health benefits of broccoli on our Broccoli Food Facts page . This cruciferous veggie ( in the same family as Brussels sprouts , cabbage cauliflower , and more ) is one of the best health - boosting foods around , with research proving its effectiveness for … 1 . Arthritis Recent tests on cells , tissues and mice show that a sulfur - rich broccoli compound , sulforaphane , blocks a key destructive enzyme that damages cartilage . 1 It ' s thought that increasing broccoli in your diet may help to slow down and even prevent osteoarthritis . 2 . Cancer Sulforaphane in broccoli has also been shown to kill cancer stem cells , thereby striking to the root of tumor growth , and the broccoli compound glucoraphanin - - a precursor to sulforaphane – boosts cell enzymes that protect against molecular damage from cancer - causing chemicals . 2 3 Studies have also found that sulforaphane normalizes DNA methylation 4 — a process that involves a methyl group ( one carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms ) being added to part of a DNA molecule , and therefore influencing its expression . DNA methylation is a crucial part of normal cell function , allowing cells to " remember who they are and where they have been " and is indispensable for regulating gene expression . DNA methylation also suppresses the genes for things you do n ' t want , such as viral and other disease - related genes , and abnormal DNA methylation plays a critical role in the development of nearly all types of cancer . One study published in PLoS One , 5 for instance , found that just four servings of broccoli per week could protect men from prostate cancer . One serving of broccoli is about two spears , so that ' s only 10 broccoli spears per week . In this study , the researchers collected tissue samples over the course of the study and found that the men who ate broccoli showed hundreds of beneficial changes in genes known to play a role in fighting cancer . 3 . Blood Pressure and Kidney Health Sulforaphane in broccoli may also significantly improve your blood pressure and kidney function , according to yet another study in which hypertensive rats with impaired kidney function were given sulforaphane . The natural compound improved the rats ' kidney function and lowered their blood pressure by normalizing DNA methylation patterns within their cells . 6 4 . Anti - Aging and Immune System Health Sulforaphane also seems to stimulate a variety of antioxidant defense pathways in your body that can directly reduce oxidative stress and slow down the decline in your immune system that happens with age . 7 In theory , this means that eating vegetables that contain sulforaphane , such as broccoli , could quite literally slow down the hands of time . 5 . Heart Health , Especially for Diabetics Sulforaphane encourages production of enzymes that protect the blood vessels , and reduces the number of molecules that cause cell damage - - known as Reactive Oxygen Species ( ROS ) - - by up to 73 percent . 8 People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes - - both of which are linked to damaged blood vessels . Eating broccoli may help to reverse some of this damage . Advertisement Broccoli Benefits Your Eyes , Your Skin and Much More The benefits of broccoli are seemingly endless . It ' s also known , for instance , that broccoli : 9 Supports your body ' s detoxification , thanks to the phytonutrients glucoraphanin , gluconasturtiian , and glucobrassicin Is anti - inflammatory ( inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases ) Contains the flavonoid kaempferol , which may fight allergies and inflammation Contains significant amounts of fiber to facilitate better digestion Supports eye health , thanks to high levels of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin Benefits your skin , as sulforaphane helps repair skin damage Is rich in beneficial nutrients like potassium , calcium , protein and vitamin C May reduce blood sugar levels , as it contains both soluble fiber and chromium Supports heart health and contains lutein , which may help prevent thickening of your arteries The ' Secret ' Way to Enhance the Health Benefits of Broccoli I call it secret because so many people believe that the only way to eat broccoli is after it ' s been roasted or steamed . Not so , as broccoli can also be enjoyed raw or even ' tender - crisp ' – which is one of the best ways to protect its nutrient levels . However , an even better way to get the health benefits of broccoli is by eating its sprouts . Fresh broccoli sprouts are FAR more potent nutritionally speaking than mature broccoli , allowing you to eat far less in terms of quantity to get key therapeutic compounds like sulforaphane . This is also an excellent alternative if you do n ' t like the taste ( or smell ) of broccoli . In terms of research , even small quantities of broccoli sprout extracts have been shown to markedly reduce the size of rat mammary tumors that were induced by chemical carcinogens . According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University : 10 " Three - day - old broccoli sprouts consistently contain 20 to 50 times the amount of chemoprotective compounds found in mature broccoli heads , and may offer a simple , dietary means of chemically reducing cancer risk . " When compared to either broccoli or cauliflower , which also contains sulforaphane , 11 three - day - old broccoli sprouts contain anywhere from 10 to 100 times higher levels of glucoraphanin , compared to the mature varieties . Best of all , you can grow broccoli sprouts at home quite easily and inexpensively . Another major benefit is that you do n ' t have to cook them . They are eaten raw , usually as an addition to salad , making them a super - healthy convenience food ! How to Grow Your Own Broccoli Sprouts Broccoli sprouts look and taste similar to alfalfa sprouts , and are easily grown at home , even if you ' re limited on space . I strongly recommend using organic seeds , and a pound of seeds will probably make over 10 pounds of sprouts . From the researcher ' s calculations mentioned earlier , this can translate to as much cancer - protecting phytochemicals as 1,000 pounds ( half a ton ) of broccoli ! I used to grow sprouts in Ball jars over 10 years ago but stopped doing that . I am strongly convinced that actually growing them in soil is far easier and produces more nutritious and abundant food . It is also less time consuming , as with Ball jars you need to rinse them several times a day to prevent mold growth . Trays also take up less space than jars . I am now consuming one whole tray of sprouts every 2 - 3 days , and to produce that much food with Ball jars I would need dozens of jars . I simply rawfoods - livingfoods . com Broccoli Is Only One ' Superstar ' Veggie There ' s no doubt that broccoli is a vegetable you should strive to eat frequently , but like most foods if you eat it too often you may grow tired of it or even develop an aversion to it . Fortunately , you do n ' t have to because there are so many vegetables to choose from that you ca n ' t possibly get tired of them . . My best recommendation is to eat a variety of vegetables each day . My Recommended Vegetables List provides a guide to the most nutritious vegetables and those to limit due to their high carbohydrate content . You can also get creative with how you consume them , alternating whole vegetables with freshly prepared vegetable juice and fermented vegetables As an example , you can easily consume several different types of raw vegetables each day just by thinking outside the box for your lunchtime salad . My current salad consists of about half a pound of sunflower sprouts , four ounces of fermented vegetables , half a large red pepper , several tablespoon of raw organic butter , some red onion , a whole avocado and about three ounces of salmon or chicken . You could also add some raw broccoli or broccoli sprouts , asparagus , garlic , tomatoes , celery , parsley , spinach , zucchini and so on . The key is to branch out beyond plain lettuce . Of course , you can also get creative with your recipes . The New York Times 12 recently featured several broccoli recipes that sound delicious , including broccoli , quinoa and purslane salad , broccoli stem and red pepper slaw and roasted broccoli with tahini garlic sauce . If you ' re bored with broccoli , give these recipes a try ( and do share how they taste by commenting below ! ) . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/13/worst-endocrine-disruptors.aspx | Worst Endocrine Disruptors Revealed , and They Could Be Raising Your Family ’ s Cancer Risk November 13 , 2013 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance A number of common chemicals in your home and environment are known as endocrine disruptors , many of which are found in plastic products Endocrine - disrupting chemicals are similar in structure to natural sex hormones such as estrogen , thereby interfering with their normal functions . Children are at greatest risk for adverse effects 12 worst endocrine disruptors are : BPA , dioxin , Atrazine , phthalates , perchlorate , fire retardants , lead , mercury , arsenic , PFCs , organophosphate pesticides , and glycol ethers The connection between endocrine disrupting chemicals and cancer is of particular concern . Children who are exposed to these chemicals from a young age may be predisposed to cancer at increasingly earlier ages A recent report co - produced by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Program suggests a ban on endocrine disrupting chemicals ( EDCs ) may actually be needed to protect the health of future generations By Dr . Mercola Common household goods , personal care products , and even food and water , are major sources of chemical exposure that can lead to an accumulation of toxins in your body . For obvious reasons , children are at greatest risk for adverse effects . Many common household chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors , a number of which are found in plastic products . These chemicals are similar in structure to natural sex hormones such as estrogen , thereby interfering with their normal functions . The Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) recently published a list of the 12 worst hormone - disrupting chemicals you may be coming into contact with on a regular basis . As stated in their report : 1 " There is no end to the tricks that endocrine disruptors can play on our bodies : increasing production of certain hormones ; decreasing production of others ; imitating hormones ; turning one hormone into another ; interfering with hormone signaling ; telling cells to die prematurely ; competing with essential nutrients ; binding to essential hormones ; accumulating in organs that produce hormones . " The 12 Worst Hormone - Disrupting Chemicals The EWG report includes many of the most well - known hormone wreckers , but also contains some that may surprise you , such as lead , mercury and arsenic . While these are known for other harmful health effects , hormone disruption is not typically discussed in relation to them . In all , the EWG ' s " dirty dozen " list for the 12 worst endocrine disruptors are the following . 2 I ' ve written about many of these in prior articles , so for more information about any particular one , please follow the links provided . Bisphenol - A ( BPA ) Dioxin Atrazine Phthalates Perchlorate Fire retardants Lead Mercury Arsenic Perfluorinated chemicals ( PFCs ) Organophosphate pesticides Glycol ethers Landmark Report Links Common Household Chemicals to Human Disease Earlier this year , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) announced 3 a new report co - produced with the United Nations Environment Program ( UNEP ) , titled : " State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals . " The report suggests that outright banning endocrine disrupting chemicals ( EDCs ) may actually be needed to protect the health of future generations . . . The joint study has been touted as the most comprehensive report on endocrine disrupting chemicals to date , and it too flags several of the most common culprits , including Bisphenol - A ( BPA ) , PCBs , phthalates and agricultural pesticides . According to the report , a wide variety of health problems are associated with exposure to these pervasive chemicals , including : Non - descended testes in young males Developmental effects on the nervous system in children Prostate cancer in men Developmental effects on the nervous system in children Attention deficit hyperactivity in children Thyroid cancer According to the report : " The diverse systems affected by endocrine - disrupting chemicals likely include all hormonal systems and range from those controlling development and function of reproductive organs to the tissues and organs regulating metabolism and satiety . Effects on these systems can lead to obesity , infertility or reduced fertility , learning and memory difficulties , adult - onset diabetes or cardiovascular disease , as well as a variety of other diseases . " Advertisement Are Personal Care Products Driving Up Breast Cancer Rates in Younger Women ? The connection between endocrine disrupting chemicals and cancer is of particular concern , especially when it comes to children , whose exposure to these chemicals from a young age may predispose them to cancer at increasingly earlier ages . This is precisely what we ' re seeing , as record numbers of women under the age of 50 are now being diagnosed with breast cancer Dr . Christine Horner , a board certified general and plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstructive surgery due to mastectomy , has also discussed how her patients kept getting increasingly younger . . . Could exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals be to blame ? A study published last year suggests that parabens from antiperspirants and other cosmetics indeed appear to increase your risk of breast cancer . 4 The research , which was also reviewed in an editorial published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology , looked at where breast tumors were appearing , and determined that higher concentrations of parabens were found in the upper quadrants of the breast and axillary area , where antiperspirants are usually applied . 5 Quite shockingly , the paraben residues were found at concentrations up to 1 million times higher than the estrogen ( estradiol ) levels naturally found in human breast tissue ! Clearly these chemicals are accumulating at alarmingly high concentrations , likely because of their widespread and persistent daily use . Previous research has shown that women absorb an estimated five pounds of chemicals a year from their daily makeup routine alone . While parabens are not included on the EWG ' s list of the worst endocrine disrupters out there , there ' s plenty of evidence showing that parabens — which are some of the most widely used chemicals in personal care products — can wreak havoc on your health . Parabens inhibit the growth of bacteria , yeast , and molds , and are used as preservatives in countless consumer products , including : Deodorants and antiperspirants Shampoos and conditioners Shaving gel Toothpaste Lotions and sunscreens Make - up / cosmetics Pharmaceutical drugs Food additives Hormone Levels May Predict Your Breast Cancer Risk In related news , preliminary research suggests that hormone levels might in fact serve as useful markers to help predict a woman ' s risk for developing breast cancer . 6 According to the study ' s author , postmenopausal women with high levels of estrogen , androgen and prolactin are at increased risk of invasive breast cancer . A woman ' s hormone levels are currently not included in conventional cancer risk prediction models . The author of the study suggests that checking the levels of estrone sulfate , testosterone and prolactin " may provide the biggest improvement in risk prediction for breast cancer . " While the research is still considered preliminary , and more studies need to be done to ascertain the accuracy of this theory , the finding is " quite logical " according to Dr . Myra Barginear , a breast medical oncologist in New York State , who said : " If the study ' s findings are validated and confirmed , a simple blood test to evaluate hormone levels , as the Investigators did in the study , would be a very useful , additional tool to evaluate a woman ' s risk of developing breast cancer . " Simplify Your Life and Reduce Your Toxic Burden In 2004 , a six - month study was done about personal care product use . More than 10,000 body care product ingredients were evaluated , involving 2,300 participants . One of the findings was that the average adult uses nine personal care products each day , containing 126 different chemicals . The study also found that more than 250,000 women , and one out of every 100 men , use an average of 15 products daily . Does this sound like someone you know ? It ' s important to remember that your skin is your largest , and most permeable organ . Just about anything you put on your skin will end up in your bloodstream and distributed throughout your body . Once these chemicals find their way into your body , they tend to accumulate over time because you typically lack the necessary enzymes to break them down . This is why I ' m so fond of saying " do n ' t put anything on your body that you would n ' t If you insist on buying commercial products , you ' ve got a little bit of work cut out for you in terms of researching the ingredients . Still , it can be done . I recommend using the EWG ' s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database 7 to research the potential toxicity of ingredients . Products bearing the USDA 100 % Organic seal are among your safest bets if you want to avoid potentially toxic ingredients . Beware that products boasting " all - natural " labels can still contain harmful chemicals , so be sure to check the full list of ingredients . Another alternative — and perhaps both the safest and easiest one — is to make your own personal care and household cleaning products . Coconut oil , for example , is a multipurpose powerhouse that can be safely used on your body from head to toe . When absorbed into your skin , coconut oil helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to keep your connective tissues strong and supple . It also helps exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells , making your skin smoother . Coconut oil is also great for nurturing and conditioning your hair , and many rave about the oil ' s ability to prevent " the frizzies " in humid weather . Baking soda is another inexpensive basic that can replace multiple products . 8 You can use it in lieu of shampoo 9 , face and body scrub , and toothpaste , for example . It ' s also a natural odor neutralizer , so rubbing a pinch of it into your armpit may be all you need to replace your toxic antiperspirant . As for household cleaning products , tried and true items such as liquid castile soap , hydrogen peroxide , white vinegar , baking soda , and lemon juice can get the job done just as well - - sometimes even better - - than their commercial counterparts . To learn more , please see my previous article on this topic . You can also search EWG ' s Healthy Cleaning Guide 10 for safety ratings on more than 2,000 different cleaning products . More Tips to Help You Avoid Toxic Chemicals Implementing the following measures — many of which are included in the EWG ' s recommendations for avoiding the worst endocrine - disrupting culprit 11 — can also help you protect yourself and your children from toxins from a wide variety of sources . As much as possible , buy and eat organic produce and free - range , organic meats to reduce your exposure to added hormones , pesticides and fertilizers . Also avoid milk and other dairy products that contain the genetically engineered recombinant bovine growth hormone ( rBGH or rBST ) . Rather than eating conventional or farm - raised fish , which are often heavily contaminated with PCBs and mercury , supplement with a high - quality purified krill oil , or eat fish that is wild - caught and lab tested for purity . Wild caught Alaskan salmon is about the only fish I eat for these reasons . Buy products that come in glass bottles rather than plastic or canned , since chemicals can leach out of plastics and into the contents . Bisphenol A ( BPA ) is a serious concern ; make sure plastic containers and canned goods are BPA - free . Also store your food and beverages in glass rather than plastic , and avoid using plastic wrap . Use glass baby bottles and BPA - free sippy cups for your little ones . Eat mostly raw , fresh foods . Processed , prepackaged foods ( of all kinds ) are a common source of chemicals such as BPA and phthalates . Replace your non - stick pots and pans with ceramic or glass cookware . Filter your tap water — both for drinking and bathing . In fact , if you can only afford to do one , filtering your bathing water may be more important , as your skin absorbs contaminants . To remove the endocrine disrupting herbicide Atrazine , make sure the filter is certified to remove it . According to the EWG , perchlorate can be filtered out using a reverse osmosis filter . Look for products that are made by companies that are Earth - friendly , animal - friendly , green , non - toxic and / or 100 % organic . This applies to everything from food and personal care products to building materials , carpeting , paint , baby items , upholstery and more . Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to remove contaminated house dust . When buying new products such as furniture , mattresses , or carpet padding , ask what type of fire retardant it contains . Be mindful of and / or avoid items containing PBDEs , antimony , formaldehyde , boric acid , and other brominated chemicals . As you replace these toxic items around your home , select those that contain naturally less flammable materials , such as leather , wool and cotton . Avoid stain - and water - resistant clothing , furniture and carpets to avoid perfluorinated chemicals ( PFCs ) . Make sure your baby ' s toys are BPA - free , such as pacifiers , teething rings and anything your child may be prone to suck on . Only use natural cleaning products in your home , or make your own . Avoid products that contain 2 - butoxyethanol ( EGBE ) and methoxydiglycol ( DEGME ) — two toxic glycol ethers that can damage fertility and cause fetal harm . 12 Switch over to organic brands of toiletries such as shampoo , toothpaste , antiperspirants and cosmetics . Remember , you can replace many different products with coconut oil and baking soda , for example . The Environmental Working Group has a great database 13 to help you find personal care products that are free of phthalates and other potentially dangerous chemicals . I also offer one of the highest quality organic skin care lines , shampoo and conditioner , and body butter that are completely natural and safe . Replace feminine hygiene products like tampons and sanitary pads with safer alternatives . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/24/buteyko-breathing-method.aspx | How the Buteyko Breathing Method Can Improve Your Health and Fitness November 24 , 2013 Available in : English Deutsch Español Français Português русский 中文 日本語 한국어 Previous Next 您的瀏覽器目前無法識別任何可用的影片格式 。 按一下這裡以瀏覽關於 HTML5 影片的常見問題 。 Click HERE to watch the full interview ! Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance The Buteyko Breathing Method is a powerful approach for reversing health problems associated with improper breathing , the most common of which are overbreathing and mouthbreathing , including poor sleep and sleep apnea When you stop mouth breathing and learn to bring your breathing volume toward normal , you have better oxygenation of your tissues and organs , including your brain You breathe to remove excess CO2 , but it ’ s still important that your breathing volume is normal , to maintain ideal CO2 levels in your lungs . Lack of CO2 constricts your blood vessels and detrimentally affects your heart function The heavier you breathe , the less oxygen that ’ s actually delivered throughout your body due to lack of carbon dioxide , which causes your blood vessels to constrict Processed foods , which tend to acidify your blood in an attempt to maintain normal pH , will make you breathe heavier . This is because one of the roles of carbon dioxide , which is in your blood , is to regulate pH By Dr . Mercola It is my intention to share the simplest , most inexpensive yet effective natural strategies to help you optimize your health , and it does n ' t get any simpler or more affordable than learning to breathe properly . The Buteyko Breathing Method — named after the Russian physician who developed the technique — is a powerful approach for reversing health problems associated with improper breathing , the most common of which are overbreathing and mouthbreathing . When you stop mouth breathing and learn to bring your breathing volume toward normal , you have better oxygenation of your tissues and organs , including your brain . Factors of modern life , including stress , processed foods , the belief that it is good to take big breaths , and lack of exercise , all increase your everyday breathing . Typical characteristics of overbreathing include mouth breathing , upper chest breathing , sighing , noticeable breathing during rest , and taking large breaths prior to talking . Patrick McKeown , who was qualified by Dr . Buteyko in 2002 , the year before the doctor ' s death , is now one of the top teachers of the Buteyko method in the world . He ' s been teaching full - time in his native Ireland and abroad for the last 11 years . I learned the technique over 20 years ago , at which time it was widely promoted for the treatment of asthma . But I was never able to successfully integrate it in my practice , so I dismissed it and had n ' t examined it again until just recently when I was reintroduced to it by Joy Moeller , with whom I had done oral myofascial therapy . Dr . Buteyko discovered the method as a result of trying to address his own dangerously high blood pressure at the age of 26 . " His expected life span was about one and a half years , " Patrick says . " His systolic over diastolic was 220 / 110 , which is indicating very high blood pressure . . . [ A ] n idea came into his mind that possibly how he was breathing was contributing to his high blood pressure . So , he started learning how to calm down his breathing to bring it toward normal . And the aches and pains of different symptoms that he had , he found that they were reducing quite quickly . It was on that basis then that he looked to the theoretical research that was available at the time . And then he started applying it to his patients . That ' s how he developed the method . " How the Buteyko Method Might Benefit Your Health Besides asthma and hypertension , there are many other areas where the Buteyko Method is useful , such as anxiety and sleep apnea . How you breathe affects the oxygenation of your organs . The detrimental effects of mouth breathing , hyperventilation and overbreathing are well - documented . Up to 50 peer reviewed papers of the importance of nose breathing can be found on the Buteyko Clinic ' s website . 1 The Buteyko Method is built upon the premise that you survive on food , water , and air . Naturally , the quality of each is of utmost importance , but when it comes to air , few consider the quantity of air they breathe as a having such an enormously profound health impact . " Modern life has a significant influence on how we breathe . I know most people would say , ' There ' s nothing wrong with my breathing . It ' s natural to breathe . ' Of course , it is . However , there are quite a few influences on your breathing , including , for instance , stress . Because as you get stressed , your breathing increases . If you ' re in long - term stress , your body habituates a heavier volume of breathing , " Patrick says . Interestingly , processed foods , which tend to acidify your blood in an attempt to maintain normal pH , will also make you breathe heavier . This is because one of the roles of carbon dioxide , which is in your blood , is to regulate pH . Besides water , raw fruits and vegetables have the least impact on your breathing , followed by cooked vegetables . Processed , high protein and high grain meals have the greatest adverse effect on the way you breathe . The Buteyko Method teaches you how to bring your breathing volume back toward normal or , in other words , to reverse what ' s called chronic hyperventilation or chronic overbreathing . When your breathing is normal , you have better oxygenation of tissues and organs , including your brain . Rhinitis , which involves nasal congestion and runny nose , is a very common cause of mouth breathing . This in turn is associated with increasingly troublesome problems , including : Fatigue Poor sleep and insomnia Mood disorders Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea ADHD Advertisement The Effects of Nitric Oxide Nitric oxide is found in your nose , so when you breathe through your nose , you carry a small portion of the gas into your lungs . As explained by Patrick , nitric oxide plays a significant role in homeostasis , or the maintaining of balance within your body . Nitric oxide is also : A significant bronchodilator An antibacterial agent that helps neutralize germs and bacteria A vasodilator This is one of the amazing aspects of Buteyko therapy that I noticed . As you breathe exclusively through your nose and abandon mouth breathing , your nose starts to water and you frequently have to blow it . But amazingly your nasal passages eventually expand quite dramatically and it becomes much easier to get all your air through your nose rather than your mouth . This is true even for high intensity exercises like Peak Fitness . It may take a few months to work up to it , but once you are there you will rarely if even need to breathe through your mouth again , even under the most extreme circumstances . Asthmatics typically breathe through the mouth . They also tend to breathe heavier and have a higher respiratory rate than non - asthmatics . According to Patrick , there ' s a feedback loop , in that the heavier breathing volume that ' s coming into your lungs cause a disturbance of blood gasses , including the loss of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) . Contrary to popular belief , carbon dioxide is not merely a waste gas . Although you breathe to get rid of excess CO2 , it ' s very important that your breathing volume is normal " If you ' re breathing too heavily , you lose carbon dioxide , and smooth muscles surrounding your airways constrict . Another factor from an asthmatic point of view is dehydration of the inner walls of the airways . It ' s a combination of these factors that cause the airways to constrict . Heavy breathing is causing the loss of carbon dioxide . And carbon dioxide also helps to relax smooth muscles surrounding your blood vessels . So , it ' s not just the airways which constrict when you ' re breathing too much , but it As your airway constricts , there is a natural reaction to breathe more intensely as a compensatory mechanism . However , this causes even greater loss of carbon dioxide , and cooling of your airway causes it to close even more . In other words , asthma symptoms feed back to the condition . You can test this out by taking five or six big breaths in and out of your mouth . Most people will begin to experience some light - headedness or dizziness . While you might reason that taking bigger breaths through your mouth allows you to take more oxygen into your body , which should make you feel better , the opposite actually happens . This is because you ' re getting rid of too much carbon dioxide from your lungs , which causes your blood vessels to constrict — hence the light - headedness . So , the heavier less oxygen that ' s actually delivered throughout your body due to lack of carbon dioxide , which causes your blood vessels to constrict . " Also , when you breathe too much , your red blood cells hold on to the oxygen and do n ' t deliver so readily to where it is needed throughout your body . It ' s called the Bohr effect ; discovered in 1904 by Christian Bohr , " Patrick says . " In order for oxygenation to take place , we need the presence of carbon dioxide . Heavy breathing causing the loss of CO2 is not only causing blood vessels to constrict , but it ' s also causing a greater affinity of the red blood cells with oxygen . . . . If you were to look at the basic premise of breathing , we should not hear our breathing during rest . We should see very little movement from the chest and tummy . Ideally , most of our breathing is diaphragmatic , but we should n ' t see it . The mouth should be closed , breathing should be regular , and breathing should be effortless . " How Breathing Plays into Sports The way you breathe also affects your heart , and Patrick has been looking at the effects of breathing in athletics for the last two years . Typically , athletes who experience cardiac arrest or heart attack do n ' t fit the model of a person with heart problems . Most are in the prime of health . However , according to Patrick , many athletes do breathe very heavily , for obvious reasons . " The heavy breathing , which is causing a loss of carbon dioxide , is causing reduced blood flow to the heart , " he explains . " The heart is experiencing less blood flow . . . [ and ] less delivery of oxygen . The heart , like any other muscle , also needs oxygen to perform properly . In the event that the heart is having insufficient blood flow and insufficient oxygen , it can alter the electrocardiogram readings , including and causing arrhythmia . Arrhythmia is when the pulse gets out of control and gets too fast . If the pulse gets completely chaotic , the heart may stop , which will cut circulation off to the rest of the body , including the brain . So it ' s really important for all of us that our breathing is normal , not only elite athletes or those people who are involved with athletics . " Patrick is also investigating high - intensity training from the point of view of breath - holding ( which I ' ll review in the next section ) . " When you subject your body to a reduced partial pressure of oxygen , as is the case during high - intensity training … you ' re going into anaerobic metabolism , so you ' re working without air . Your oxygen partial pressure is slightly dropping . What happens is that your spleen , which is an organ located just under your diaphragm ( it ' s basically your blood bank ) , it contains about eight percent of the total red blood cell count . But if you ' re doing high - intensity exercise or involving breath holding during exercise , the arterial saturation of oxygen is dropping . The spleen will sense this drop of oxygen , so it will release more red blood cells into circulation . Now , another factor is that your kidneys , during high - intensity exercise and during breath - hold exercise , become slightly hypoxic ; there ' s reduced oxygen in the blood . In response to that , your kidneys will synthesize a hormone called EPO , which stimulates the maturation of red blood cells in your bone marrow . So , the benefits of high - intensity exercise and also incorporating breath - holding into walking , for instance , will lead to improved oxygen - carrying capacity in red blood cells . We ' ve heard of many athletes who have to do this unethically and illegally . But we should really tap into our body ' s natural resource , because our body has everything that we need , if we know how to guide it . " Exercises to Reverse Your Mouthbreathing Fortunately , it ' s actually quite easy to address mouth breathing . Simply take a small gentle breath in through your nose , and a small gentle breath out through your nose . Then , hold your nose while gently nodding your head up and down ; holding your breath for as long as possible . Then , release your nose to breathe through your nose again . Wait for about 30 seconds to a minute , and then repeat the exercise . " If you hold your breath or do that exercise about six times , you will start experiencing nasal decongestion . When breathing volume is brought toward normal , the nose will remain free [ of congestion ] , " Patrick explains . Keep in mind that while it is a perfectly safe exercise for the vast majority of people , if you have any cardiac complaints , such as high blood pressure , are pregnant , have type 1 diabetes or experience panic attacks , then please do not hold your breath beyond the first urges to breathe . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . A useful tool with Buteyko breathing is a simple concept called the control pause . The control pause provides feedback about your relative breathing volume . To obtain an accurate measurement , please rest for 10 minutes before measuring . Take a small , silent breath in through your nose and allow a small silent breath out through your nose . Hold your nose with your fingers to prevent air from entering your lungs . Count the number of seconds until you feel the first definite desire to breathe . At the first definite desire to breathe in , you may also feel the first involuntary movements of your breathing muscles . Your tummy may jerk and the area around your neck may contract . Your inhalation at the end of the breath should be calm . Release your nose and breathe in through it . Remember that taking your control pause entails holding your breath only until you feel the first involuntary movements of your breathing muscles , or the first stress of your body telling you to " breathe . " If you had to take a big breath at the end of the breath hold , then you held your breath for too long . A very good control pause amounts to 40 seconds , and a good control pause amounts to 30 seconds . A control pause of 25 seconds indicates room for improvement , while a control pause of 15 seconds or less is indicative of symptoms such as respiratory complaints ( asthma , wheezing , coughing , chest tightness or nasal problems ) , sleep disordered breathing ( insomnia , fatigue , snoring , or obstructive sleep apnea ) or anxiety complaints ( excessive worrying , high stress levels , poor concentration ) or any other condition resulting from chronic overbreathing . The good news is that you will feel better each time your control pause increases by five seconds , and the first step to increase your control pause is to learn to breathe through your nose both day and night . My Experience with Buteyko Breathing I do n ' t believe I was a mouth - breather during normal activities , but during high - intensity exercise I was hyperventilating to the max through an open mouth . It was my perception that this was the best way to maximize my oxygen intake . But my perception and understanding of reality was dead wrong . However , after reacquainting myself with the Buteyko Method , I gradually began trying to keep my mouth closed during my Peak Fitness exercises . It ' s pretty easy to do the first two intervals , but after that it becomes progressively more difficult . I actually surprised myself because I tried this method three or four years ago on the recommendation of John Douillard , an athlete who promotes this type of breathing . At the time I abandoned it , thinking it was simply too difficult . But now , with an improved appreciation of the importance of this technique , I gave it another try and decided I would build up gradually . So with some persistence and over a matter of a month or so , I was actually able to complete all of my Peak Fitness exercises , with my heart rate well above my calculate maximum of 162 , with my mouth closed . Previously I thought this would be impossible for me to ever achieve . I have been doing this for several months now and can very comfortably breathe through my I did notice initially however that my nose would get runny . I had to blow my nose when done . But eventually I reached a point where the runny nose and the need to blow my nose completely vanished , and I was simply breathing easier . Again , doing the exercise to unblock your nose ( above ) will help to get over this congestion . " I think it ' s wonderful for athletes to look at their breathing volume . Really , what we want to do is show athletes the importance of normal breathing during rest , because how you breathe during physical exercise has got to be related to how you breathe during rest , " Patrick says . " If you have an individual who ' s having heavy breathing during rest , they ' re also going to breathe heavy and proportional to the exercise that they ' re doing . Now , Dr . Buteyko , he developed a breath - hold test called the control pause . Basically , it ' s a measurement of how long you can hold your breath comfortably following an exhalation . The person takes a silent breath in and out through their nose , a small breath out , they hold their breath , and they let go when they feel the first involuntary movements of their breathing muscles , or the first stress of the body to say ' Take in a breath . ' When you release , you breathe in through your nose . And your breathing should be relatively calm . " Anyone who is able to walk at a reasonably fast pace is able to exercise with their mouth closed , according to Patrick . However , for those individuals who are quite breathless during their normal exercise , are pregnant , or have any cardiovascular complaint , it is recommended to go easy and to slow down the pace in order to maintain nasal breathing . During physical exercise , the rule of thumb is to not push yourself beyond the point that you are unable to maintain nasal breathing . If you feel the need to open your mouth Breathing Exercise to Quell Panic Attacks and Anxiety Another breathing exercise that can help if you ' re experiencing anxiety or panic attacks , or if you feel very stressed and your mind ca n ' t stop racing is the following : Take a small breath into your nose ; a small breath out ; hold your nose for five seconds in order to hold your breath , and then release to resume breathing . Breathe normally for 10 seconds . Repeat the sequence : Small breath in through your nose ; small breath out ; hold your breath for five seconds , then let go and How Do You Know When You ' re Breathing Correctly ? Place one hand on your chest and your other hand just above your navel , to tune into how your body behaves when you ' re breathing . Then , gently slow down your breathing , diminishing the size of each breath as you go along . Patrick explains : " The breath in is slightly smaller and the breath out is gentle and relaxed . The purpose here is to just gently bring your body into the parasympathetic nervous system , where relaxation responds , to allow breathing to just gently reduce , not to deliberately interfere with your breaths , not to hold the breath , but just to make breathing softer . The objective is that either you ' re tuned in to the rate and the rhythm of the breath and you make it less than what it was before you started , or you bring a feeling of relaxation . As you bring a feeling of relaxation to your body , your breathing diminishes . I would like you to go to the point that you feel a tolerable need for air . The crucial thing here is to develop an air hunger , [ which ] simply means that there ' s a slight accumulation of carbon dioxide in your blood [ which sends a signal to your brain saying ' breathe ' ] . Now , when you have an air hunger for about three or four minutes , you will start experiencing the effects of an accumulation of CO2 : ( 1 ) Keep an eye on your body temperature . You ' ll often find that your hands are warmer . Your face may be warmer . Your body may be warmer . ( 2 ) Your eyes may go slightly glassy . ( 3 ) Your nose may run a little bit . ( 4 ) You may have increased saliva in your mouth — a sign that the parasympathetic nervous system has been activated . " The Buteyko method is about bringing your breathing volume toward normal , which helps neutralize the effects of stress . The more you practice bringing your breathing volume toward normal , the more the respiratory center within your brain becomes programmed to maintain this normal rate of breathing — even during exercise . Breath - Hold Time as a Measure of Breathlessness Dr . Buteyko was one of several scientists to evaluate and use breath - hold time as a measurement of breathlessness . 2 3 According to Patrick , a couple of studies involving patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma showed that the lower your breath - hold time , i.e. the amount of time you can hold your breath during the exercise taught above , the heavier you breathe in general . 4 5 As it relates to exercise , increasing your breath - hold time by practicing the Buteyko Method will help improve your fitness . In the beginning , it ' s normal to feel a bit " suffocated " when you exercise with your mouth closed . The effect is heightened during high intensity exercise , since your breathing volume increases to near maximum . However , Patrick points out , metabolically you now generate more CO2 , and once there ' s a match between your production of CO2 and your breathing volume ( which comes with practice ) , everything will work and feel fine . Why Light Breathing Is Good for Your Health Compared to an average untrained person , an athlete will breathe much lighter during a bout of exercise . Furthermore , normal breathing volume in any medical textbook is between four , six , or seven liters of air per minute , which translates into 12 - 14 breaths . Clinical trials involving asthmatics show they breathe between 10 - 15 liters of air per minute 6 7 and people with chronic heart disease tend to breathe between 15 - 18 liters of air per minute . 8 9 10 11 " When you think about this , this means that light breathing is good , " Patrick says . " So , an individual sitting down is going to have light breathing when they ' re relatively healthy . An individual , who may be not feeling well , has different complaints or conditions , breathes heavily . " Part and parcel of this is your tolerance to carbon dioxide . According to Patrick , when your body and brain have a normal tolerance of CO2 , your breathing will be light and smooth as your body is not constantly trying to get rid of too much CO2 . Contrary to popular belief , the primary stimulant signaling your body to take a breath is not lack of oxygen , rather it is an excess CO2 . " Oxygen only drives your breathing when oxygen levels drop to about 50 percent , and that would be quite an extreme situation . So , your body breathes to get rid of the excess gas , CO2 , " he explains . That said , you always need a certain amount of CO2 for normal functioning . If you have normal CO2 , you will have a good tolerance to it , which translates into a higher breath - hold time . Also , when you exercise , your body generates more carbon dioxide , and if you have good tolerance to CO2 , your breathing will remain much lower than someone who has a poor tolerance to CO2 . Another Reason Why You Want to Limit the Amount of Air You Breathe There have been a number of studies that show this type of breathing provides similar benefits to that of altitude training , which has been used by elite athletes for some time now to give them a competitive advantage . The beautiful aspect of Buteyko breathing is that you get very similar benefits without the inconvenience or hassle of traveling to the mountains . It has become very clear to me in my exploration of optimization of health strategies that one of the keys to living a long healthy life is to avoid excessive use of nutrients . My first exposure to this was with insulin and minimizing sugars and grains to make sure your insulin levels were low . Dr . Ron Rosedale was the physician who helped me to appreciate this concept . He later helped me understand that excessive protein as a nutrient maybe even more deleterious . Unfortunately most of us consume far too much poor quality protein . The most recent addition to my list of optimized nutrients is the oxygen we consume by breathing . Without it we would be dead in a few minutes , but most of us are unknowingly also overconsuming this nutrient . I know that was certainly true for me prior to applying the Buteyko breathing technique . By lowering your breathing rate , stopping mouth breathing , even while exercising , you will improve your body ' s ability to use a smaller amount of oxygen . This is good because there is a duality to oxygen , and while it is certainly necessary for life , excessive amounts will prematurely accelerate oxidative damage and aging . So the key is to use the absolute least amount that you need and avoid excessive amounts of it . This way you wo n ' t need to rely on your body ' s own and even supplemental sources of antioxidants to counteract the damage that excessive oxygen can cause to your tissues . Additional Information and Resources on Buteyko Breathing Patrick has written a number of books , including Close Your Mouth : Self help Buteyko manual and Anxiety Free : Stop Worrying and Quieten Your Mind . Besides amazon . com , you can also purchase these and the rest of his books and DVD ' s on ButeykoClinic . com . There ' s also a children ' s website , ButeykoKids . com . Short courses and practitioner ' s lists can also be found on his website . With regards to practitioners , the normal cost for a Buteyko course is about $ 300 - 400 , so it ' s fairly affordable should you need professional coaching . My biggest disappointment is that I did n ' t integrate the Buteyko Method into my own health practice earlier . When looking back , with regards to high - intensity exercise , I clearly experienced some of the side effects of mouth breathing before I incorporated this method . When I did Peak Fitness , especially the seventh and eighth repetition , I was frequently so hypoxic that I ' d almost pass out . For everything – if you ' re interested in athletics or , more importantly , if you ' re improving the longevity and the quality of your life , sleep apnea or anxiety , the Buteyko Breathing Method is a powerful and inexpensive tool . I strongly recommend you consider integrating it into your lifestyle , and when you ' re ready , into your exercise . Just remember to progress slowly with exercise and gradually decrease the time that you need to rely on mouth breathing . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . 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December 07 , 2013 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance US public health agencies advise keeping your eggs in the fridge to reduce the growth of bacteria like salmonella Egg - washing practices that remove the egg ’ s protective cuticle actually make salmonella contamination more likely , as may temperature fluctuations between the fridge and room temperature Most of the European Union has banned egg - washing because it may make contamination more likely and also may allow egg producers to raise dirtier eggs If your eggs are fresh from the organic farm , with intact cuticles , and will be consumed within a few days , you can simply leave them on the counter or in a cool cupboard Most eggs from U.S. supermarkets must be refrigerated due to their lack of protective cuticle , likelihood of contaminant exposure and need for longer shelf life By Dr . Mercola If you ' re an American , you probably store eggs in the refrigerator – and would n ' t think of doing it any other way . Yet , the US is one of the only countries where chicken eggs are kept refrigerated . In much of Europe , for instance , eggs are often stored right on the counter , at room temperature . But then , US eggs would be illegal in Europe due to an egg - washing process that may actually make them more susceptible to contamination with bacteria like Salmonella . In the US , Eggs Are Refrigerated to Help Reduce Salmonella Risks If an egg is infected with salmonella , the bacteria will multiply more quickly if the egg is stored at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator , particularly if they ' re stored for longer than 21 days . 1 This is why , in the US , public health agencies advise keeping your eggs in the fridge . And the truth is , the way most eggs are raised in the US – in industrial concentrated animal feeding operations or CAFOs – the risk of salmonella contamination rises . In CAFOs , egg - laying hens are often crammed into tiny quarters with less space to stand upon than the computer screen you are looking at . Disease is rampant , and the birds ARE filthy — not because of their nature , but because we have removed them from their natural habitat and compromised their innate resistance to disease . Eggs from such large flocks ( 30,000 birds or more … and some actually house millions of hens ) and eggs from caged hens have many times more salmonella bacteria than eggs from smaller flocks , organically fed and free - ranging flocks . They ' re also more likely to be antibiotic - resistant strains , due to the flock ' s routine exposure to such drugs . It is because of these disease - promoting practices that the US also employs egg washing – a technique that ' s actually banned in Europe . Why Are American Eggs Washed , When Egg Washing Is Banned in Much of Europe ? When you have eggs from tens of thousands of chickens – or more - - all under one roof , there ' s a good chance they ' re going to get feces and other contaminants on them . The US solution , rather than reducing the size of the flocks and ensuring better sanitation and access to the outdoors , is to wash the eggs . But this is n ' t as innocuous as it sounds . As the eggs are scrubbed , rinsed , dried , and spritzed with a chlorine mist , its protective cuticle may be compromised . This is a natural barrier that comes from the mother hen that lays the egg , and it acts as a shield against bacteria . It even contains antimicrobial properties . US egg - washing strips this natural protectant from the egg , which may actually make it more likely to become contaminated . According to European Union ( EU ) guidelines : " Such damage may favor trans - shell contamination with bacteria and moisture loss and thereby increase the risk to consumers , particularly if subsequent drying and storage conditions are not optimal . " Industrial egg washing , by the way , is banned in much of Europe , not only because of potential damage to the eggs ' cuticles but also because it might allow for more " sloppy " egg - producing practices . The chief executive of Britain ' s Egg Industry Council told Forbes 2 In Europe , the understanding is that [ prohibiting the washing and cleaning of eggs ] actually encourages good husbandry on farms . It ' s in the farmers ' best interests then to produce the cleanest eggs possible , as no one is going to buy their eggs if they ' re dirty . " In the US , of course , you ' d have no way of knowing whether your bright - white grocery - store eggs were covered in filth before they arrived in your kitchen . Plus , about 10 percent of US eggs are treated with mineral or vegetable oil , basically as a way to " replace " the protective cuticle that ' s just been washed off . Unfortunately , since an eggshell contains approximately 7,500 pores or openings , once the natural cuticle has been removed what ' s put ON your egg goes INTO your egg . Meaning , whatever the eggshell comes into contact with can cross over this semi - permeable membrane and end up in your scrambled eggs , from chlorine to mineral oil to dish soap - - to salmonella . Advertisement The Other Reason Why the EU Recommends Constant Room Temperature Egg Storage European egg marketing regulations state that storing eggs in cold storage and then leaving them out at room temperature could lead to condensation , which could promote the growth of bacteria on the shell that could probably get into the egg as well . As io9 reported , the EU therefore advises storing eggs at a constant non - refrigerated temperature : 3 EU guidelines therefore stipulate that eggs should be transported and stored at as constant a temperature as possible – a temperature between 66.2 ° F and 69.8 ° F in the winter and between 69.8 ° F and 73.4 ° F in the summer . " So , despite what you may have heard , eggs that are fresh and have an intact cuticle do not need to be refrigerated , as long as you are going to consume them within a relatively short period of time . In the US , refrigeration of eggs became the cultural norm when mass production caused eggs to travel long distances and sit in storage for weeks to months before arriving at your superstore . The general lack of cleanliness of CAFOs has increased the likelihood that your eggs have come into contact with pathogens , amplifying the need for disinfection and refrigeration . So , IF your eggs are very fresh , and IF their cuticle is intact , you do not have to refrigerate them . According to Hilary Thesmar , director of the American Egg Board ' s Egg Safety Center : 4 " The bottom line is shelf life . The shelf life for an unrefrigerated egg is 7 to 10 days and for refrigerated , it ' s 30 to 45 days . A good rule of thumb is one day at room temperature is equal to one week under refrigeration . " Eggs purchased from grocery stores are typically already three weeks old , or older . USDA - certified eggs must have a pack date on the carton , and a sell - by date . Realize that the eggs were often laid many days prior to the pack date . Most grocery - store eggs in the US should not be left unrefrigerated because they ' ve had their cuticles essentially washed off . If your eggs are fresh from the organic farm , with intact cuticles , and will be consumed within a few days , you can simply leave them on the counter or in a cool cupboard . Are US Organic Eggs Washed ? Organic flocks are typically much smaller than the massive commercial flocks ( typically by an order or two of magnitude ) where bacteria flourish , which is part of the reason why eggs from truly organic free - range chickens are FAR less likely to contain dangerous bacteria such as salmonella . Their nutrient content is also much higher than commercially raised eggs , which is most likely the result of the differences in diet between organic free ranging , pastured hens and commercially farmed hens . As far as washing , detergents and other chemicals used for " wet cleaning " organic eggs must either be non - synthetic or among the allowed synthetics on the National List of allowed non - agricultural substances , which can include chlorine , ozone , hydrogen peroxide , vinegar , and others . Some farmers report rinsing eggs very quickly in water , just to dislodge any debris , and believe this is adequate . Others use a dry brushing process - - no liquids at all - - just a brush , sandpaper , or a loofah sponge Since most organic egg producers are typically interested in producing high - quality eggs , many of them — especially small , local farming operations — have implemented gentle washing methods that do n ' t compromise the cuticle . However , you certainly ca n ' t tell by looking at them what type of washing process they may have gone through . The only way to know if your eggs have been washed or oiled ( and using what agents ) is to ask the producer - - and the only way to do that is to buy from small local farmers you have direct contact with . Locally Raised Eggs Are Usually Best The key here is to buy your eggs locally ; this is typically even preferable to organic eggs from the grocery store . About the only time I purchase eggs from the store is when I am travelling or for some reason I miss my local egg pickup . Finding high - quality organic eggs locally is getting easier , as virtually every rural area has individuals with chickens . If you live in an urban area , visiting the local health food stores is typically the quickest route to finding the high - quality local egg sources . Farmers markets and food coops are another great way to meet the people who produce your food . With face - to - face contact , you can get your questions answered and know exactly what you ' re buying . Better yet , visit the farm - - ask for a tour . If they have nothing to hide , they should be eager to show you their operation . Eggs ARE a Highly Nutritious Food The issue of whether or not to refrigerate your eggs becomes a moot point if you ' ve been scared into believing that eggs are bad for your health . I want to address this briefly , as there is a major misconception that you must avoid foods like eggs and saturated fat to protect your heart . Eggs are an incredible source of high - quality protein and fat — nutrients that many are deficient in . And I believe eggs are a nearly ideal fuel source for most of us . The evidence clearly shows that eggs are Consumption of more than six eggs per week does not increase the risk of stroke and ischemic stroke 5 Eating two eggs a day does not adversely affect endothelial function ( an aggregate measure of cardiac risk ) in healthy adults , supporting the view that dietary cholesterol may be less detrimental to cardiovascular health than previously thought 6 Proteins in cooked eggs are converted by gastrointestinal enzymes , producing peptides that act as ACE inhibitors ( common prescription medications for lowering blood pressure ) 7 A survey of South Carolina adults found no correlation of blood cholesterol levels with " bad " dietary habits , such as use of red meat , animal fats , fried foods , butter , eggs , whole milk , bacon , sausage , and cheese 8 As for how to eat your eggs for optimal health , ideally the yolks should be consumed raw , as the heat will damage many of the highly perishable nutrients in the yolk . Additionally , the cholesterol in the yolk can be oxidized with high temperatures , especially when it is in contact with the iron present in the whites and cooked , as in scrambled eggs , and such oxidation contributes to chronic inflammation in your body . However , if you ' re eating raw eggs , they MUST be organic pastured eggs . You do not want to consume conventionally raised eggs raw , as they ' re much more likely to be contaminated with pathogens . The next best option to raw is to eat them soft - boiled or gently cooked " sunny side up " with very runny yolks . One final caveat : I would strongly encourage you to avoid all omega - 3 eggs , as they typically come from chickens that are fed poor - quality sources of omega - 3 fats that are already oxidized . Omega - My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/24/ractopamine-beta-agonist-drug.aspx | Ractopamine : The Meat Additive Banned Almost Everywhere But America December 24 , 2013 Available in : English Español Previous Next Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance Ractopamine is a beta agonist drug that increases protein synthesis , thereby making the animal more muscular . This reduces the fat content of the meat and increases the profit per animal Beta - agonist drugs , as a class , have been used in US cattle production since 2003 . Ractopamine is administered in the days leading up to slaughter , and as much as 20 percent of it can remain in the meat you buy Animal research has linked ractopamine to reductions in reproductive function ; birth defects ; increase of mastitis in dairy herds ; and increased disability and death . FDA records show ‘ death ’ is the most - often reported side effect The Center for Food Safety , together with the Animal Legal Defense Fund recently sued the FDA , maintaining it is illegally withholding records pertaining to ractopamine ’ s safety The ONLY type of meat I recommend eating is organically - raised , grass - fed or pastured meats and animal byproducts By Dr . Mercola Meat — and beef in particular — is a mainstay of the traditional American dinner . Unfortunately , the vast majority of it is filled with harmful additives of one form or another , and is raised in such a way that it contributes to the degeneration of health . . . This is no minor concern , as most of the animals are also fed genetically engineered feed that is loaded with the potent herbicide glyphosate that winds up in your body . I am so convinced of the cumulative harms of consuming meat from animals raised in confined animal feeding operations ( CAFOs ) that the ONLY type of meat I recommend eating ( and the only meat I will eat myself ) is organically - raised , grass - fed or pastured meats and animal byproducts . This applies to all types of meat : beef , pork , and poultry , including turkey . In a recent article published by the Cornucopia Institute , 1 investigative health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses the questionable yet widespread use of ractopamine in American animal farming . According to Rosenberg , the controversial drug is used in as many as 80 percent of all American pig and cattle operations . It ' s also used in turkey farming . FDA Sued for Withholding Records Pertaining to Ractopamine Safety Ractopamine is a beta agonist drug that increases protein synthesis , thereby making the animal more muscular . This reduces the fat content of the meat and increases the profit per animal . The drug , which is also used in asthma medication , was initially recruited for use in livestock when researchers discovered that it made mice more muscular . Interestingly enough , stubborn weight gain is also common complaint among asthma patients using Advair ( a beta - agonist drug ) — so much so that the manufacturer has added weight gain to the post - marketing side effects . Other adverse reactions to beta - agonist drugs include increased heart rate , insomnia , headaches , and tremors . Beta - agonist drugs , as a class , have been used in US cattle production since 2003 . The drug is administered in the days leading up to slaughter , and as much as 20 percent of it can remain in the meat you buy . This is disconcerting when you consider that the drug label warns : " Not for use in humans , " and " individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure . " While other drugs require a clearance period of around two weeks to help ensure the compounds are flushed from the meat prior to slaughter ( and therefore reduce residues leftover for human consumption ) , there is no clearance period for ractopamine . In an effort to get this dangerous additive out of American meat products , the Center for Food Safety ( CFS ) and Animal Legal Defense Fund ( ALDF ) recently sued the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for withholding records pertaining to ractopamine ' s safety . As reported by Rosenberg : 2 " According to the lawsuit , in response to the groups ' requests for information ' documenting , analyzing , or otherwise discussing the physiological , psychological , and / or behavioral effects ' of ractopamine , the FDA has only produced 464 pages out of 100,000 pages that exist . Worse , all 464 pages have already been released as part of a reporter ' s FOIA . . . CFS and ALDF have spent over 18 months meeting with the FDA and seeking information about the effects of ractopamine on ' target animal or human liver form and function , kidney form and function , thyroid form and function ' as well as urethral and prostate effects and ' tumor development . ' The lawsuit says the CFS has ' exhausted administrative remedies ' and that the FDA has ' unlawfully withheld ' the materials . " Advertisement Why Is Ractopamine Banned in 160 Countries ? Ractopamine is banned from food production in at least 160 countries around the world , including countries across Europe , Russia , mainland China and Republic of China ( Taiwan ) , due to its suspected health effects . Since 1998 , more than 1,700 people have reportedly been " poisoned " from eating pigs fed the drug . If imported meat is found to contain traces of the drug , it is turned away , while fines and imprisonment result for its use in banned countries . While Americans are largely unaware that the drug is even used , many other nations seem to be far better informed . Fear that the ractopamine ban might be lifted brought thousands of demonstrators onto the streets in Taiwan last year , demanding that the ban remain in place . In February of this year , Russia issued a ban on US meat imports , 3 warning it would remain in place until the US agrees to certify that the meat is ractopamine - free . As reported by Pravda , 4 Russia is the fourth largest importer of US meats , purchasing about $ 500 million - worth of beef and pork annually . At present , the US does not even test for the presence of this drug in meats sold , even though animal research has linked ractopamine to : Reductions in reproductive function Birth defects ( Canadian researchers 5 found that , in rats , the drug produced a variety of birth defects , including cleft palate , protruding tongue , short limbs , missing or fused digits , open eyelids , jaw abnormalities , limb abnormalities , and enlarged heart ) Increase of mastitis in dairy herds Increased disability and death In both pigs and cattle , FDA reports 6 links the drug to : excessive hunger , anorexia , bloat , respiratory - and hoof problems , lameness , stiffness , stress and aggression , and — again — death . In fact , of all reported side effects , death topped the list as the most reported problem associated with ractopamine . . . Ractopamine is also known to affect the human cardiovascular system , and is thought to be responsible for hyperactivity . It may also cause chromosomal abnormalities and behavioral changes . According to the Russian news source Pravda , 7 the drug may cause food poisoning , and Center for Food Safety ( CFS ) states that 8 " [ d ] ata from the European Food Safety Authority indicates that ractopamine causes elevated heart rates and heart - pounding sensations in humans . " " Two cousin drugs of ractopamine , clenbuterol and zilpaterol , cause such adrenalin effects in humans they are banned by the Olympics , " Roesenberg writes . 9 " Cyclist Alberto Contador failed a Tour de France anti - doping test in 2010 for levels of clenbuterol which he said he got from eating meat . Clenbuterol has been banned or restricted in meat after human toxicities . ' The use of highly active beta - agonists as growth promoters is not appropriate because of the potential hazard for human and animal health , ' wrote the journal Talanta . 10 Zilmax — An Even More Dangerous Beta Agonist Drug Used in Livestock ? Zilmax ( Zilpaterol ) is another beta - agonist drug used in cattle to increase weight by as much as 30 pounds of lean meat per cow . The drug recently got a slew of bad press when , in the beginning of August , Tyson Foods Inc declared it would no longer buy Zilmax - fed cattle for slaughter , due to concerns over behavioral problems in some of the cattle . 11 Zilmax is already banned for use in horses due to severe side effects , including muscle tremors and rapid heart rates that can last as long as two weeks after stopping the drug . 12 It ' s not a major stretch to imagine similar problems might occur in cattle . . . Zilmax is actually about 125 times more potent than ractopamine , and according to a 2008 veterinary report , 13 this may be why side effects were overlooked in connection with ractopamine studies . Merck , the manufacturer of Zilmax , has no plans on discontinuing the product however . After responding to Tyson ' s decision by stating it would halt US and Canadian sales of Zilmax pending research and review , the company recently told Reuters 14 that it is in fact pushing to bring the drug back to market , both in the US and Canada . The company says it stands behind the safety of the drug and is working on developing a quality control program to " ensure its proper use . " The problem though is that even with proper use you ' re likely to end up with drug - laced meat . According to Randox Food Diagnostics , 15 which has created tests for Zilmax residue in beef , use of beta - agonists prior to slaughter is of particular concern " as this poses a risk to the consumer and may result in consumer toxicity . " ( Remember , Zilmax is about 125 times more potent than ractopamine , making this drug an even greater concern in the large scope of things . ) Research findings to this effect include : A 2003 study in Analytica Chimica Acta 16 Residue behaviour of Zilmax in urine , plasma , muscle , liver , kidney and retina of cattle and pig was assessed . Two heifers and 16 pigs were treated with Zilmax and slaughtered after withdrawal times varying from 1 to 10 days . The drug was detectable at each point of time examined in all matrices except plasma after a withdrawal period of 10 days . It ' s worth noting that in the US , the recommended market window is three to 10 days after discontinuing Zilmax 17 A 2006 study 18 on residues of Zilmax in sheep found detectable levels in liver and muscle tissues up to nine days after discontinuation of the drug Do Beta - Agonists in Meat Pose Human Health Hazards ? According to an article published in the Journal of Animal Science in 1998 , 19 there ' s data on " human intoxication following consumption of liver or meat from cattle treated with beta - agonists . " The authors write : " The use of highly active beta - agonists as growth promoters is not appropriate because of the potential hazard for human and animal health , as was recently concluded at the scientific Conference on Growth Promotion in Meat Production ( Nov . 1995 , Brussels ) . " Before it was approved for use in American livestock , scientists worried that illegal use of beta agonists could result in increased cardiovascular risk for consumers . 20 Today we do n ' t have to worry about eating illegally treated meat , since these drugs are approved and widely used , but should we be concerned about cardiovascular health risks from non - organic meat products ? I feel it would be foolhardy not to . . . Glyphosate Contamination — Another Hidden Hazard in CAFO Meats The true toxicity of glyphosate — the active ingredient in Monsanto ' s broad - spectrum herbicide Roundup — is becoming devastatingly clear , and it has far - reaching ramifications for the entire food system . Research published last year 21 showed that Roundup is toxic to human DNA even when diluted to concentrations 450 - fold lower than used in agricultural applications , and ethoxylated adjuvants in glyphosate - based herbicides have been found to be " active principles of human cell toxicity . " Cell damage and even cell death can occur at the residual levels found on Roundup - treated food crops , and the chemical has also been found to have estrogenic prT . The reason I bring this up here is because factory farmed animals are fed a diet primarily made up of grains like corn and soy — and whether those grains are genetically engineered or not , they ' re likely to be contaminated with glyphosate . Once an animal has been raised on glyphosate - contaminated feed , its meat is bound to be of inferior quality . More so than any other contamination hazard , I believe glyphosate - contamination may be one of the most pressing concerns when it comes to eating CAFO meats and animal byproducts . gut bacteria , and hence its overall health . Monsanto has steadfastly claimed that Roundup is harmless to animals and humans because the mechanism of action it uses ( which allows it to kill weeds ) , called the shikimate pathway , is absent in all animals . However , the shikimate pathway IS present in bacteria , and that ' s the key to understanding how it causes such widespread systemic harm in both animals and humans . Groundbreaking research published this past June suggests glyphosate may actually be the most important factor in the development of a wide variety of chronic diseases , specifically because your gut bacteria are a key component of glyphosate ' s mechanism of harm . The same applies to animals that eat feed contaminated with this agricultural chemical . If the animal is chronically ill , how beneficial can you expect its meat to be for your own health ? How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Potentially Harmful Foods If you live in the US , it ' s important to realize that antibiotics , pesticides , genetically engineered ingredients , herbicides like glyphosate , hormones , and countless other drugs — such as beta agonists discussed above — are allowed in your food . Most people make the mistake of thinking that " beef is beef , " or that one slab of pork is no different from another , not understanding the vast differences between factory farmed , so - called CAFO , meats , and meats from organically - raised pastured animals . While pastured , grass - fed meats and animal products are typically nutritionally superior , it ' s perhaps what these meats DO N ' T contain that can have the greatest impact on your and your family ' s health — especially your children , since we ' re then talking about the cumulative effect over a lifetime , including the developmental stages . Organically - raised animals are not permitted to be given growth - promoting drugs , hormones , or antibiotics . They also are n ' t fed genetically engineered ingredients . Cattle , for example , eat a natural diet of grass , not genetically engineered corn contaminated with pesticides . . . In short , organic foods are FAR " cleaner " in terms of additives and contaminations , and that applies across the board , from fruits and vegetables to animal products . It all boils down to this : if you want to optimize your health , you must return to the basics of healthy food choices . If you want to avoid these questionable drugs and other potentially harmful ingredients permitted in the US food supply , then ditching processed foods is your best option . Put your focus on WHOLE organic foods - - foods that have not been processed or altered from their original state - - food that has been grown or raised as nature intended , without the use of chemical additives , drugs , hormones , It is not nearly as daunting a task as it may seem to find a local farmer that can supply your family with healthy , humanely raised animal products and produce . At LocalHarvest . org , 22 for instance , you can enter your zip code and find farmers ' markets , family farms , and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area , all with the click of a button . Once you make the switch from supermarket to local farmer , the choice will seem natural , and you can have peace of mind that the food you ' re feeding your family is as safe as it will probably ever get . For a step - by - step guide to make this a reality in your own life , whether you live in the US or elsewhere , simply follow the advice in my optimized nutrition plan , starting with the beginner plan first . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . And now it ’ s pre - loaded with each recipe ’ s nutritional information ! 3 A $ 10 discount off any Mercola . com order This one bonus alone pays for a big portion of your book order . 4 Your five - recipe sneak peek from the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Get a jumpstart on some of the most tantalizing recipes before the cookbook is released ! 5 KetoFast 30 - Day Challenge Guide ( COMING SOON ) A step - by - step guide that makes eating simple by walking you through the first 30 days of KetoFasting . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/07/psychotropic-drug-use.aspx | Drug Firms Have Used Dangerous Tactics to Drive Sales to Treat Kids May 07 , 2014 Previous Next Story at - a - glance A new investigation by the Denver Post revealed that foster children are prescribed psychotropic drugs at a rate 12 times higher than other children on Medicaid The high rates of psychotropic drug use among foster children and poor children are likely a direct result of drug company tactics that targeted doctors in the Medicaid program , influencing them to prescribe more drugs to these kids For foster children in the Medicaid program , nine out of the top 10 most prescribed drugs are psychotropics ( compared to just one out of the top 10 drugs prescribed to non - foster children ) Across the US , 7.5 percent of children aged 6 - 17 take a prescribed medication to treat emotional or behavioral difficulties Drug companies have paid billions of dollars in fines for illegally marketing psychiatric drugs to children , even when they are n ’ t approved for such uses By Dr . Mercola There is big money to be made in prescribing medications to kids – especially when those medications are intended to be taken for life , as many psychotropic drugs are . These drugs , which include stimulants , antipsychotics , and mood stabilizers , carry the risk of serious side effects , including , ironically , psychotic symptoms ( like hearing voices or paranoia ) , aggressive behavior , hostility , seizures , heart attack , delayed puberty , and more . Oftentimes the side effects are far worse than the conditions , such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) , for which they ' re prescribed , and rival illegal street drugs in terms of their dangerous risks to health . In children , the long - term effects are often largely unknown , while in the short term , we ' ve seen shocking increases in violent and aggressive acts committed by teens taking one or more psychotropic drugs . The number of prescriptions for psychotropic drugs for US children more than doubled between 1995 and 2000 , but a new investigation by the Denver Post revealed that foster children are prescribed such drugs at a rate 12 times higher than other children on Medicaid . 1 This is n ' t a mistake … the high rates of psychotropic drug use among foster children and poor children is likely a direct result of drug company tactics that targeted doctors in the Medicaid program , influencing them to prescribe more drugs to these kids . 9 of the 10 Most Prescribed Drugs for Colorado Kids in Foster Care Are Psychotropics The Denver Post investigation revealed that for foster children in the Medicaid program , nine out of the top 10 most prescribed drugs are psychotropics ( compared to just one out of the top 10 drugs prescribed to non - foster children ) . In 2008 , drug companies spent close to $ 800 million for sales reps to visit health care professionals specifically for antipsychotics and antidepressants . Sales of antipsychotics alone topped $ 18 billion in 2011 , which is more than sales of vaccines and triple the amount spent on such drugs in 2002 , the Post reported . More than 1 million US kids now take antipsychotics each year , and tens of thousands of them are under the age of 5 . According to the investigation : " High rates of psychotropic drug use among poor and foster children did n ' t occur by mistake , government investigators say . Court documents filed in health care false - claims lawsuits show that drug companies closely tracked the prescribing habits of doctors in the Medicaid program , which pays the health care of the poor , including foster children . " What happens to kids once they become medicated at a very young age , during some of his or her key formative years ? Do these children grow up never knowing who they really are ? What passions they may have had if not under the drug ' s influence ? And will they be able to quit when they are older , or will they be turned into life - long addicts ? The answers to these questions are unknown , as are the effects of most of these drugs in children . Advertisement One in 13 US Schoolkids Takes Psychiatric Drugs Data from the National Health Interview Survey revealed that increasing rates of psychiatric drug use among kids is not confined to Colorado alone . Across the US , 7.5 percent of children aged 6 - 17 take a prescribed medication to treat emotional or behavioral difficulties . 2 Echoing the investigation , the Health Interview Survey data also revealed that a higher percentage of children insured by Medicaid used psychiatric drugs , as did children in families whose income was below the poverty level . Most Antipsychotics Prescribed to Medicaid Kids Are for Off - Label Uses One study from Rutgers University found that at least three - quarters of children prescribed antipsychotics through Medicaid took them for off - label uses , which have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) . 3 Among the most common conditions for which the drugs were prescribed were ADHD , conduct disorder , anxiety , and depression – none of which are FDA - approved for treatment with antipsychotics in children . While a doctor can legally prescribe a drug for any use , even if it has n ' t been FDA - approved , it ' s illegal for a drug company to advertise off - label uses or encourage a doctor to prescribe it as such . This , however , is precisely what many of them do , and billions of dollars in fines have been paid as a result . For instance : Pfizer paid $ 2.3 billion for marketing fraud related to Bextra , Lyrica , and other drugs . Charges included marketing drugs to doctors for uses for which they had not been approved and giving kickbacks to doctors and other health care professionals for prescribing their drugs . Pfizer hired 250 child psychiatrists to market its antipsychotic Geodon , even though it was n ' t approved for use in children . This was Pfizer ' s fourth settlement numbering in the multimillions in less than a decade . AstraZeneca settled for $ 520 million for trying to persuade doctors to prescribe its psychotropic drug Seroquel for unapproved uses including ADHD , sleeplessness , anxiety , and depression . Using Seroquel for improper use has been linked to an increased risk of death . Johnson & Johnson paid $ 2.2 billion for illegal marketing of the drug Risperdal for unapproved uses in children . In addition to targeting more than 1,500 child psychiatrists , Johnson & Johnson also held a " Back to School Bash " marketing campaign that aimed to increase prescriptions of Risperdal in children via ice - cream parties and free snacks and lunches . In 2012 , GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ) plead guilty in the largest health fraud settlement in US history . The company was fined $ 3 billion to resolve criminal and civil liability charges related to illegal drug marketing and withholding information about health hazards associated with its diabetes drug Avandia and others , including the antidepressant Paxil , which was illegally marketed to children and adolescents for everything from depression to shyness . Eli Lilly paid $ 1.4 billion for promoting its antipsychotic Zyprexa for off - label uses , often to children . Why Are So Many Children Being Drugged ? The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( AACAP ) states that up to 85 percent of children in the child welfare system meet the criteria for a psychiatric diagnosis . 4 But the diagnosis of mental illness in children is far from an exact science . Modern psychiatry has expanded its reach to the point that even the most normal of emotions and mental states now fall under one labeled " disorder " or another . They have been able to cleverly redefine mental illness with the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ) . This book is created by members of the American Psychiatric Association . You would think that diseases are put in this book after evaluating carefully executed scientific trials , but nothing could be further from the truth . Additions and changes to this manual are determined by votes by its members . This categorization is NOT based on science at all ! It is well - documented that psychiatric drugs in general , and atypical antipsychotics specifically , are misused across the board . Children as young as 18 months are now receiving antipsychotic drugs , despite the fact that the diseases they ' re designed to treat rarely develop before adolescence . So why are toddlers receiving these potent drugs ? Sadly , one of the key reasons these drugs are used is their sedative effect . They ' re typically prescribed to control " disruptive " behavior – not to treat severe mental illness . It ' s also come to light recently that the Harvard psychiatrists who invented the pediatric bipolar diagnosis were disciplined for conflicts of interest after it was revealed they ' d all received millions of dollars in undeclared drug company monies . 5 Even the AACAP admits " in many states there is a disproportionate number of children in foster care who receive psychotropic medication . " Indeed , according to a 2010 study , an estimated 20 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD are actually misdiagnosed . 6 Has Your Doctor Been Paid by Drug Companies ? Beginning in Fall 2014 , you will be able to determine if a health care provider you trust is actually on the drug industry ' s payroll , thanks to a new federal law that entails the following : Drug and medical device companies will be required to report and disclose all payments ( including stock options , research grants , knickknacks , consulting fees , travel expenses , and more ) to physicians . Unfortunately , payments to nurses , physician assistants , and other medical professionals will not have to be disclosed The information will be displayed in an online government database that you will be able to search In the meantime , you can search ProPublica ' s database to see the disclosed payments made to physicians in your state . Many of the most prestigious universities , including Harvard , are now banning their staff from receiving money from drug companies for speaking , and this new disclosure requirement will hopefully push more institutions in that direction . Breaking the drug industry ' s stranglehold on the conventional medical industry will not be easy - - after all , the drug industry spends nearly twice as much on promotion as it does on research and development 7 - - but the tide is beginning to turn . Increasing numbers of people are now waking up to these harsh realities , and you , being among those who are informed , can help share this knowledge with others . More than 1.5 million people receive this newsletter , and together , we can make a huge difference . The ultimate goal is to have a critical mass of people refuse the unnecessarily dangerous and counterproductive solutions currently offered by conventional medicine , as this will be the powerful stimulus to generate authentic change . You can also act now , on a personal level , by making the necessary lifestyle changes that will allow you to take control of your health , instead of leaving it in the hands of the drug industry – especially when it comes to your kids . Alternatives to Drugs for Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in Children If your child is suffering from an emotional or mental challenge , please seek help , but do so from someone who does not regard psychotropic drugs as a first line of defense . Please understand that behavioral problems in children – including what might appear to be serious mental disorders – are very frequently related to improper diet , emotional upset , and exposure to toxins . Increasingly , scientific evidence shows that nourishing your gut flora with the beneficial bacteria found in traditionally fermented foods ( or a probiotic supplement ) is extremely important for proper brain function , and that includes psychological well - being and mood control . Dr . Natasha Campbell - McBride has successfully demonstrated the power and effectiveness of this theory . In her Cambridge , England clinic , she successfully treats children and adults with a wide range of conditions , including autism , ADD / ADHD , neurological disorders , psychiatric disorders , immune disorders , and digestive problems using the GAPS ( Gut and Psychology Syndrome ) Nutritional Program , which she developed . Her GAPS theory – which is fully explained in her excellent book , Gut and Psychology Syndrome – is an elegant description of how such conditions can develop as a direct result of gastrointestinal toxicity . Another helpful tool is my three - part interview with a renowned children ' s health expert , the late Dr . Lendon Smith , on Non - Drug Treatment of ADD / ADHD . Here are a few additional guidelines to help you address underlying toxins in your child , without , or at least BEFORE , agreeing to any kind of drug therapy : Severely limit or eliminate fructose from your child ' s diet , as sugar / fructose has been linked to mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia . Avoid giving your child ANY processed foods , especially those containing artificial colors , flavors , and preservatives . This includes lunchmeats and hot dogs , which are common food staples in many households . Replace soft drinks , fruit juices , and pasteurized milk with pure water . This is HUGE since high fructose corn syrup is a primary source of calories in children . Make sure your child is getting large regular doses of healthy bacteria , either with high - quality fermented organic foods and / or high - quality probiotic supplements . Give your child plenty of high - quality , animal - based omega - 3 fats like krill oil . Also , make sure to balance your child ' s intake of omega - 3 and omega - 6 fats , by simultaneously limiting their intake of vegetable oils . Include as many whole organic foods as possible in your child ' s diet , both to reduce chemical exposure and increase nutrient content of each meal . See my nutrition plan for a comprehensive guide to healthful eating . Also reduce or eliminate grains from your child ' s diet , especially wheat . Beyond the fact that even healthy organic whole grains can cause problems as they , too , break down into sugars , gluten - containing grains have pharmacologically active peptides that can contribute to cognitive and behavioral issues in susceptible children . Additionally , whole and even sprouted wheat contains physiologically significant amounts of wheat germ agglutinin ( WGA ) , which can have adverse effects on mental health due to its neurotoxic actions . Wheat can also interfere with the production of serotonin , the largest concentration of which can , again , be found in your intestines , not your brain . Try eliminating all gluten - containing grains first for 1 - 2 weeks and see if you do n ' t notice a significant improvement in your child ' s behavior . Avoid artificial sweeteners and colors of all kinds . Make sure your child gets plenty of exercise and outdoor playtime , remembering that midday sunlight provides the UVB wavelengths necessary to produce vitamin D3 . Get them out into the sun to help maintain optimal vitamin D levels . Scientists are now beginning to realize vitamin D is involved in maintaining the health of your brain , as they ' ve recently discovered vitamin D receptors in the brain , spinal cord , and central nervous system . There ' s even evidence indicating vitamin D improves your brain ' s detoxification process . For children and pregnant women , getting enough vitamin D is especially crucial , as it may play a major role in protecting infants from autism . If natural sun exposure is not feasible , for whatever reason , you can use either a safe tanning bed or an oral vitamin D3 supplement . Give your child a way to address his or her emotion health . Even children can benefit from the Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT ) , which you or an EFT practitioner can teach them to use . Be sure you are also providing positive praise to your child . Dr . Smith believed parents should be able to say nice things to their child twice as often as they give commands or ask questions . If you are shouting and scolding more than you are complimenting and rewarding your child , it could be contributing to psychiatric problems . Prevent exposure to toxic metals and chemicals by replacing personal care products , detergents , and household cleaners with all - natural varieties . Metals like aluminum , cadmium , lead , and mercury are commonly found in thousands of different food products , household products , personal products , and untold numbers of industrial products and chemicals . Also be aware of exposure to metals from vaccinations and dental fillings . The presence of toxic metals in your child ' s body is highly significant , as they are capable of causing serious health problems by interfering with normal biological functioning . The health effects range from minor physical ailments to chronic diseases , and altered mood and behavior . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/24/lightning-strike.aspx | How to Survive a Lightning Strike May 24 , 2014 Previous Next Story at - a - glance If you lie down during a thunderstorm , an electrical current passing through the ground from a nearby lightning strike can pass right through your body . The best position if you ’ re caught in a thunderstorm is to crouch low so you ’ re not the tallest object around , and at the same time keep your feet close together with your heels touching , which will help the electricity to go in one foot and out the other . By crouching on the balls of your feet , only a minimal surface of your body is touching the ground and , if a lightning strike does come through you off the ground , the current will most likely travel up one leg and down the other , missing vital organs like your heart . If your hair stands on end or your skin tingles , a lightning strike is imminent . Get into the crouching position immediately . By Dr . Mercola From 2003 to 2012 , nearly 350 people died from being struck by lightning in the US . 1 Many more are struck by lightning and survive , as only about 10 percent of lighting - strike victims are killed ( though many do suffer from serious long - term effects ) . Contrary to popular belief , what you do during a lightning strike can make all the difference in the outcome , helping you to survive and potentially suffer only minor injuries . You might think this will never happen to you , but when you consider that the Earth is struck by more than 100 lightning bolts every second , 2 it does n ' t sound so far - fetched , does it ? If you live in the US , you have a 1 in 3,000 chance of being struck by lightning in your lifetime . Knowing what to do if it happens can save your life . How to Survive a Lightning Strike The illustration above , done by Ted Slampyak for The Art of Manliness , shows you the best position to assume if you ' re caught in a storm . In a nutshell , here ' s what you should know : Do n ' t lie down : If you lie down , an electrical current passing through the ground from a nearby lightning strike can pass right through your body . Crouch low : Crouch low so you ' re not the tallest object around , and at the same time keep your feet close together with your heels touching . This will help the electricity to go in one foot and out the other . Crouch as low to the ground as you can . Crouch on the balls of your feet : This way , a minimal surface of your body is touching the ground and , if a lightning strike does come through you off the ground , the current will most likely travel up one leg and down the other , missing vital organs like your heart . Cover your ears : Placing your hands over your ears can help minimize hearing loss from the forthcoming ( loud ) thunder boom . Beware of hair standing on end or skin tingling : These are signs that a lightning strike is imminent . Get into the crouching position immediately if you feel them ( but be aware that lightning may strike without these warnings ) . If You Can Make It to Your Car , Go There Have you ever heard of a Faraday suit or Faraday cage ? This is what some electrical linemen wear so they can work on live , high - voltage power lines without being electrocuted . Named after Michael Faraday , a scientist who invented them in the 1800s , the suit or cage is made of a mesh metal or other conducting material , which allows the electrical current to pass through the conducting material without reaching whatever is inside . It moves the current around you rather than through you . Your car is actually a Faraday cage , which is why you ' re safe inside one if lightning strikes ( it ' s not actually the rubber wheels that protect you , as often believed , it ' s the effect of the Faraday cage ) . So , if you can make it to your vehicle , do . If not , you ' ll want to crouch low to the ground on the balls of your feet with your heels touching , but avoid lying on the ground , as described above . Advertisement You Can Be Struck by Lightning Even If the Sky Is Blue According to an analysis by the National Weather Service , in many lightning - strike deaths , the victims were either headed to safety , or just steps away from safety , when the fatal strike occurred , 3 so if you think a storm is approaching , do n ' t wait to seek shelter ! Many wait far too long , believing the storm is too far away to be a threat . As reported by National Geographic : 4 Most people do not realize that they can be struck by lightning even when the center of a thunderstorm is 10 miles ( 16 kilometers ) away and there are blue skies overhead … If you can hear thunder , you are within 10 miles of a storm — and can be struck by lightning . Seek shelter and avoid situations in which you may be vulnerable . " Furthermore , lightning is not only a concern during a thunderstorm . It can also strike during other weather events , including : Heavy snowstorms Hurricanes Forest fires Volcanic eruptions Generally speaking , if you know a storm is approaching , do n ' t risk it . Seek shelter immediately . You can also use the 30 - 30 rule when deciding if you need to take cover . When you see lightning , begin counting until you hear thunder . If the time is 30 seconds or less , it means the storm is within six miles and you should move to safety immediately . 5 Even after the sun comes out , you should wait at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before heading back outside . The Worst Places to Go in a Thunderstorm If you ' re caught in a thunderstorm , resist the temptation to hide under a tree . Trees are typically the tallest objects around , making them perfect targets for lightning and one of the worst places to seek shelter . If you ' re near one , the lightning can jump over to you and follow your body on its way to the ground . Rivaling trees as the worst place to go in a thunderstorm would be going near ( or in ) any type of water , as water is an efficient conductor of electricity ( and if you ' re swimming , you ' ll also be the tallest object around ) . You also ca n ' t depend on wooden , vinyl , or metal sheds or structures to protect you , unless they ' re specifically designed to be lightning - safe ( and most are not ) . Small shelters common to picnic sites , parks , golf courses , and athletic fields will not typically protect you from lightning because they have no mechanism to conduct the electrical current to the ground ( such as plumbing or wiring ) . Toward that end , if you ' re indoors be aware that if lightning strikes , it can travel through electrical and telephone wires , which is why you should avoid contact with electrical appliances , plumbing ( do n ' t take a shower , do laundry , wash dishes , or even wash your hands ) , and landline phones ( phone use is a leading cause of indoor lightning injuries ) . 6 Where Are You Most Likely to Be Struck by Lightning ? Contrary to popular belief , it ' s not on the golf course , although it is while you ' re engaged in leisure activities . According to a National Weather Service analysis , two - thirds of lightning deaths occur in people enjoying outdoor leisure activities . 7 As you might suspect , the deaths spiked during the summer months of June , July , and August , and on Saturdays and Sundays , when people are most likely to be outdoors . Interestingly , golf did n ' t even make the top 10 list of leisure activities associated with the most lightning deaths ( it was # 12 ) . The top locations revealed by the analysis were : Fishing Camping Boating Soccer Beach Farming or ranching Riding a bike , motorcycle , or ATV Social gathering Yard work Walking to / from home What to Do If You ' re Struck by Lightning Most lightning strikes are not fatal , but that does n ' t mean they ' re without consequence . Lightning can injure your nervous system , leading to brain and nerve injuries . It can also lead to cardiac arrest from the electrical shock ( and this is typically the cause of death in fatal lightning strikes ) . Rarely , serious burns may occur . If you ' re near someone who has been struck by lightning and they become unresponsive , it is safe to help them ( there is no risk of being electrocuted if you After calling for emergency help , administering CPR , or CCR , may keep them alive until help arrives . Aside from cardiac arrest , a lightning strike can lead to short - term symptoms such as muscle soreness , headache , nausea , upset stomach , confusion , mental slowness or fogginess , dizziness , and balance problems . In the longer term , other symptoms may also emerge , some of which may be delayed , including : 8 Problems coding new information and accessing old information Difficulty multitasking Slower reaction time Distractibility Irritability Inattentiveness or forgetfulness Headaches Chronic pain from nerve injury Ringing in your ears , dizziness or balance problems Difficulty sleeping , sometimes sleeping excessively at first and later only two or three hours at a time Personality changes , self - isolation Embarrassment because you ca n ' t remember people or your responsibilities Difficulty carrying on a conversation Depression In addition to finding a knowledgeable health care provider to treat and help resolve your physical symptoms , the Lightning Strike and Electric Shock Survivors , International ( LSESSI ) support group 9 can offer you and your family emotional support . An Interesting Lightning Fact : It Helps the Earth ' Recharge ' and Maintain Electrical Balance Lightning is n ' t all bad . In fact , the Earth depends on lightning strikes to maintain its electrical balance . The National Severe Storms Laboratory explains : 10 " . . .lightning helps the Earth maintain electrical balance . The Earth is recharged by thunderstorms . The Earth ' s surface and the atmosphere conduct electricity easily — the Earth is charged negatively and the atmosphere , positively . There is always a steady current of electrons flowing upwards from the entire surface of the Earth . Thunderstorms help transfer the negative charges back to Earth ( lightning is generally negatively charged ) . Without thunderstorms and lightning , the earth - atmosphere electrical balance would disappear in 5 minutes . Lightning also makes ozone - producing chemicals . " It is the same electrons that come from lightning that can also help to boost your immune function when you absorb them from the Earth . Dr . James Oschman , an expert in the field of energy medicine , said : " The Earth ' s surface is electrically charged and can push electrons up in your body . So from the top of your head to the Earth , there is a potential , which you do n ' t feel because it does n ' t cause any particular current to flow , even though it can be a couple of hundred volts . If it did , it would give you a shock . What happens is when the weather changes is that the potential can go up enormously . It can go from a hundred volts per meter to 10,000 volts per meter . That ' s pre lightning . We ' re talking about the potential that causes lightning to come to the earth . That voltage is well known and well understood … This is the potential between the surface of the earth and the ionosphere , hundreds of miles up , which is very electrically active ; charged by the solar wind , the charged particles that come from the Those charged particles eventually reach the Earth by lightning and electrify the entire surface of the Earth so that anywhere you touch the Earth , there are electrons . They come originally from the sun , to the ionosphere , to the earth . There is no lightning happening right here right now but somewhere there is lightning , a constant current flow from the ionosphere to the earth . Those are the electrons that your body needs for your immune system to function properly . " You obviously do n ' t want to take a chance being struck by lightning , but you do want to benefit from the natural flow of energy that lightning provides to the Earth . Your body is actually finely tuned to " work " with the Earth in the sense that there ' s a constant flow of energy between your body and the Earth . When you put your bare feet on the ground , you absorb large amounts of negative electrons through the soles of your feet My New Book " Ketofast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ Ketofast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ Ketofast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/15/hypothyroid-hyperthyroid-disease.aspx | Effective Treatment Protocols for Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid Disease June 15 , 2014 Available in : English Español Français русский 日本語 한국어 Previous Next Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Download Interview Transcript Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance Hypothyroidism , or underactive thyroid , is a very common problem , and there are many reasons for this , including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water , and eating brominated flour Chlorine , fluoride , and bromine are all in the same family as iodine , and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland Dr . Jonathan Wright , a pioneer in natural medicine , recommend that women take about 6 mg of iodine per day , and men about 3 mg per day to protect their thyroid and breast health Another principal cause of hypothyroidism is related to elevated reverse T3 levels , which can become elevated in response to heavy metal toxicity . In such cases , successful treatment must include detoxification Hyperthyroidism ( overactive thyroid ) can be successfully and quickly reversed with a treatment protocol using Lugol ’ s iodine and lithium By Dr . Mercola Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today . From a practical standpoint , there are many ways to approach this issue . In this interview , Dr . Jonathan Wright , a pioneer in natural medicine , shares his protocols for addressing thyroid dysfunction . Hypothyroidism , or underactive thyroid , is a very common problem , and there are many reasons for this , including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water , and eating brominated flour . Chlorine , fluoride , and bromine are all in the same family as iodine , and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland . Secondly , many people simply are n ' t getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with . The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter . A third principal cause of hypothyroidism is related to elevated reverse T3 levels . Interestingly , 95 percent of the time , those with elevated reverse T3 levels will see their levels revert back to normal after undergoing chelation with EDTA and DMPS , which draw out cadmium , lead , mercury , and other toxic metals . In essence , heavy metal toxicity can cause a functional form of hypothyroidism . " It ' s very well - known that lead and cadmium interfere with testosterone production , " Dr . Wright says . " What ' s not so well - known is that reverse T3 is stimulated by toxic metals , so up it goes . In effect , we can have levels that are so high , they way outnumber the regular T3 . You ' re functionally hypothyroid even if your TSHs and free T3s happen to be normal . " How Much Iodine Do You Need for Thyroid Health ? In Japan , the daily dose of iodine obtained from the diet averages around 2,000 to 3,000 micrograms ( mcg ) or 2 - 3 milligrams ( mg ) , and there ' s reason to believe this may be a far more adequate amount than the US recommended daily allowance ( RDA ) of 150 mcg . Some argue for even higher amounts than that , such as Dr . Brownstein , who recommends 12.5 milligrams ( mg ) on a regular basis . Another proponent of higher iodine amounts is Guy Abraham , an ob - gyn and endocrinologist at the University of Southern California . " Oddly enough , he did n ' t publicize [ his publications ] much until he retired from the University of Southern California . But after that , he came out with a wonderful website , optimox . com , where you can read a lot of stuff for free , " Dr . Wright says " There ' s a fairly careful study showing that the thyroid gland does not start to downregulate until we get to 14 or 14.5 milligrams of total iodine and iodide . This is probably why Dr . Abraham first , and then others , have designed both liquids and tablets that come out with 12 or 12.5 mg . Oddly enough , in 1829 , Dr . Lugol put together a combination of iodine and iodide . Two drops of that stuff equals exactly to 12.5 milligrams . How did Dr . Lugol know ? We do n ' t know . But it works so well for people ever since 1829 that it ' s still available ( with a prescription ) as Lugol ' s iodine . . . Usually , in my practice , I ' ll say , ' One drop of Lugol ' s , which is six milligrams ; six and a quarter . ' Or for the guys , who do n ' t have as much massive breast tissue , let ' s stay with three milligrams . [ To ] prevent cancer , I want more than three milligrams for the ladies . " Advertisement Iodine Helps Protect Breast Health Too . . . From Dr . Wright ' s experience , there are no adverse effects from taking upwards of 12.5 mg of iodine per day , and in some cases higher amounts may benefit more than your thyroid . There ' s compelling research suggesting that iodine is equally important for breast health , and that iodine – not iodide – combines with a lipid to form molecules that actually kill breast cancer cells . " Breasts are big sponges for iodine , " Dr . Wright notes . " Not iodide so much ; that ' s the thyroid gland . But if you have enough iodine , why , those molecules are just sitting there ready waiting to kill new breast cancer cells ! " According to Dr . Wright , iodine is also crucial for other breast - related problems , such as fibrocystic breast disease , for which iodine works nearly every time . Interestingly , for severe cases , it ' s recommended to swab the entire cervix with iodine . " For bad cases , you got to work with your doctor . Get the iodine swab done , " . " The worse the fibrocystic breast disease is , the more treatment it takes . But that one , I can almost give a money - back guarantee . . . because I never would have to give you your money back . " That said , it would seem prudent for most to avoid taking such high doses unless they were using it therapeutically , for a short period of time . I personally feel that supplementation at a dose 10 times lower , or a few mg , might be best for most . Good Sources of Iodine Besides Lugol ' s , seaweed or kelp is a great source of iodine . One that is oftentimes recommended by herbalists for thyroid health is a seaweed called bladderwrack ( Latin name : Fucus vesiculosus ) . You can find it in either powdered form or in capsules . If you want , you can use it to spice up your meals , as it has a mild salty flavor . The downside is that to reach three milligram dose , you ' ll need to take at least a couple of teaspoons per day . Another concern is the potential radiation issue from the Fukushima reactor , which has contaminated much of the Japanese seaweed . So make sure you look at the source of your seaweed . Try to get it from the Norwegian Coast or as far away from Japan as you can get . While manufacturers have not started labeling their products as " radiation - free , " you could simply check the bottle with a Geiger counter before taking it . Dr . Wright ' s Thyroid Program Dr . Wright always begins with a physical exam , where he looks for signs of thyroid dysfunction . This includes symptoms such as dry skin , thinning of the outer margins of your eyebrows , subtle accumulation of fluid in your ankles , constipation , lack of sweating , weight gain , and high cholesterol . An older yet helpful test is to take your temperature every morning and observing if your temperature registers close to 98.6 . This test stems from the work of Dr . Broda Barnes back in the ' 30s and ' 40s . Dr . Barnes found that if the temperature was low , it was a reliable indication of an underactive thyroid ( hypothyroid ) . " These days , with all the other things going on , I find that sign useful in some people but not in others , " . " But I do want it for everybody . " As for laboratory tests , the complete thyroid panel includes thyroid - stimulating hormone ( TSH ) , total T4 , free T4 , total T3 , free T3 , and the reverse T3 . He cautions against trusting the TSH test as a primary diagnostic tool , despite that being the conventional norm . He bases his recommendation on research by Dr . St . John O ' Reilly , an expert on thyroid health at the University of Scotland , who has shown that the TSH test virtually never correlates with the clinical condition of the patient . According to Dr . Wright , the TSH level does n ' t really become a valuable indicator of hypothyroidism unless it ' s high , say around 5 or 10 . Thyroid therapy has been around since the 1890s , and until the TSH test became the norm , the average dose of thyroid given was almost exactly twice what the average dose became when everybody started paying attention to the lab test rather than the clinical signs . Dr . St . John O ' Reilly recommends basing the diagnosis on the physical exam and the Free T3 " The Free T3 is , of course , the free hormone , not the one bound up on the thyroid globulin , where it ' s temporarily inactive , " Dr . Wright explains . " The Free T3 is the one that helps us to burn energy ; it ' s the active hormone . The Free T4 is waiting to become active , but it ' s not active yet . It signals back to the TSH . But the Free T3 does n ' t signal back to the TSH as much as the Free T4 does . " Meanwhile , the T4 is the type of thyroid replacement that is typically and traditionally given by almost every conventional physician . In my experience , it ' s one of the primary ways you can differentiate between a natural medicine physician and a traditional conventional physician : the type of thyroid replacement they prescribe . Complicating Matters : Autoimmune Thyroid Unfortunately , most people who end up on thyroid hormone replacement are placed on synthetic thyroid hormone , again , typically T4 , commonly prescribed under the brand names Synthroid or Levothroid . Traditional doctors almost always prescribe this , and anyone who does n ' t prescribe it is oftentimes severely criticized , and may even be called before their state medical board . That actually happened to me , and I was n ' t even prescribing it . I have stopped seeing patients , but have written about it in this newsletter . I was called before the medical board to defend my position on prescribing bioidentical whole thyroid hormone rather than Synthroid or Levothroid — even though my article was supported by a study reference from the New England Journal of Medicine , a very prestigious journal . Dr . Wright also prefers bioidentical thyroid replacement , and typically starts patients out on whole thyroid derived from animals ( typically cow , sheep , or pig ) . " In the whole thyroid are all the things that nature and creation put into whole thyroid . That ' s what we should be using unless you happen to have an autoimmune problem . Many people with . . . Hashimoto ' s disease . . . make antibodies to thyroid . If you ' re making antibodies to thyroid , I ' m not sure that we should be putting in whole thyroid right away . . . because there is a small chance – it ' s not a large chance – that we ' re going he says . In those with Hashimoto ' s disease , where your body is making antibodies against your thyroid hormones , Dr . Wright will typically start you out on T4 and T3 , which are only two of the 12 iodinated substances your thyroid gland makes , and which are all found in whole thyroid . The Role of Heavy Metal Toxicity As mentioned at the beginning , one of the principal causes of hypothyroidism is related to elevated reverse T3 levels , which can become elevated in response to heavy metal toxicity . In such cases , Dr . Wright recommends detoxifying before beginning thyroid treatment . The detoxification protocol will vary depending on your level of lead , cadmium , mercury , and other heavy metals . " Some people get these efficiently out of their bodies within 10 to 15 chelation treatments . There are other people , particularly those who lived in major metropolitan areas all their lives , where it takes 30 or 40 chelation treatments to pull out all the toxic metals , " he notes . " When doing that , you have to make sure you ' re seeing a doctor who follows the procedure put out by the American Board of Chelation Therapy ( ABCT ) . Chelation pulls out toxic minerals . But no one has yet discovered a chelation material that pulls out toxic metals without pulling out normal metals , too – calcium , magnesium , zinc , and copper , the whole works . The doctors doing the chelation must be reinfusing normal minerals periodically according to his or her reading of the initial chelation test . The initial chelation test on page one shows all the toxic metals that are or not coming out . Page two , which should never be omitted , should always be done . It shows the In the meantime , while you ' re trying to clear these toxic metal stores to bring the reverse T3 down , opinions are mixed on whether you should be treated with thyroid medication or not . Some believe it ' s beneficial to add in regular T3 , but if the chelation rectifies your reverse T3 level , then by adding regular T3 , you may simply end up with too much free T3 . Others recommend waiting until the chelation is done to reevaluate , and if needed , put you on whole thyroid later on , provided " It simply takes the doctor ' s judgment and skill in deciding which way to go , " Dr . Wright says . Eliminating Heavy Metals Requires Special Care Clearly , this is a process you ' re not going to be able to do by yourself . You really need to have a health coach , a trusted and respected healthcare clinician , who has the capacity to perform these relevant tests and procedures , who can also prescribe the appropriate supplements and thyroid hormone replacement , which you can not obtain over the counter . Elimination of carbon - based toxins , such as herbicides and pesticides , can be promoted through sauna - induced sweating . The Hubbard Protocol takes it a step further , and involves the use of niacin , high - intensity exercises , and sauna on a regular basis to help mobilize and eliminate toxins . Unfortunately , sweating does n ' t readily eliminate toxic metals . For those , you need a more aggressive approach , such as chelation . One option that can help minimize the loss of crucial microminerals is to use chelating suppositories . They will still pull out minerals from your system , but you do n ' t have to worry about it nullifying the nutritional value of the food you just ate , which is a concern anytime you take an oral chelating agent . One drawback is that it takes a bit longer . " I ' ve seen some people who have to do rectal suppository stuff for a couple of years to get all their toxic metals out , " he says . " And yes , we check their normal minerals fairly routinely , every couple of months , just to make sure it ' s not being overdone that way . " Recommended Types of Thyroid Medications Once your reverse T3 is normalized and any autoimmune issues have been addressed , Dr . Wright goes on to prescribe a thyroid hormone replacement , such as : Armour thyroid Nature - Throid Westhroid The Armour Thyroid has one disadvantage : despite it being practically a generic now , it costs twice as much as the other two . But unless cost is a major factor , there are several types of tests to check for compatibility , to determine which one is likely to work the best for you . " We ' ve all heard of muscle testing . We do n ' t have to employ that , but some doctors are very skilled at it , " . " We use other sorts of compatibility testing to check for energy flow in the acupuncture meridians and how it ' s impaired or not impaired by certain types of thyroid . We ' ll go with the one that ' s compatible with that individual . But we do respect if people say , ' Look , I ' ve heard that Westhroid and Nature - Throid are half the price of Armour Thyroid . Let ' s stick with those if we can . ' We do respect that . " As for fine - tuning the dose , there are a wide variety of symptoms that can help you gauge whether you ' re getting enough of a dose — or help you determine whether you might have a thyroid problem to begin with . To learn more , Dr . Wright suggests picking up Dr . David Brownstein ' s book Overcoming Thyroid , Dr . Mark Starr ' s book Hypothyroidism Type 2 : The Epidemic or Dr . Ridha Arem ' s book The Thyroid Solution . All of these books contain checklists of symptoms to look out for . If you ' re on thyroid hormone replacement , two key signals that you ' re taking too much are excessive sweating and rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations . If you get either of those symptoms , you ' re getting too much thyroid , and you need to cut back on the dose . It ' s also worth noting that in some cases , if you ' re borderline hypothyroid , you may only need an iodine supplement rather than a thyroid hormone replacement . " Some people ask that very question . They ' re close enough to normal and they say , ' I could feel a little better . My test could be a little better . But can I just try some iodine ? ' They try and sometimes it succeeds . That ' s another option . Sometimes you could normalize with nothing more . " Treating Overactive Thyroid Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . At the other end of the spectrum of thyroid dysfunction , you have hyperthyroidism , where your thyroid is overactive . It ’ s far less common than hypothyroidism , but it ’ s no less of a problem when it happens . “ It ’ s not common . No . But we should let everybody know that there is an effective treatment out there , ” This is particularly important in light of the conventional treatment options , which are really poor . Typically , you ’ re looking at using radioactive iodine , which is a disaster , or surgery . In the video clip above Dr Wright reviews the treatment that originated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center ( WRAMC ) , at their department of thyroid . They had enough people with hyperthyroidism there that they were able to divide them into four treatment groups . One treatment group received lithium . A second group received Lugol ’ s iodine . Group three took lithium first and then , three or four days later , started iodine . Group four took Lugol ’ s iodine first , and then three or four days later started taking lithium . When the statistical dust settled , what they found was that the group that started with Lugol ’ s iodine and finished with lithium did significantly better than all of the other groups in getting the hyperthyroidism under rapid control . More than two decades ago , The Mayo Clinic also published an article on the treatment of hyperthyroidism using lithium . Here , they used lithium alone , and were also able to bring abnormally high T3 and T4 numbers down to normal within a week to 10 days . It did n ’ t work on everybody though According to Dr . Wright , Walter Reed ’ s system is profoundly effective . Of all the people treated for hyperthyroidism in Dr . Wright ’ s clinic , amounting to about 40 , there have only been two cases where the protocol failed . Normal levels can often be achieved in less than two weeks . In summary , the treatment is as follows : Patient starts out on five drops of Lugol ’ s iodine , three times per day After four or five days , patient starts receiving 300 mg of lithium carbonate , one to three times per day Take Control of Your Thyroid Health Hypothyroidism is far more prevalent than once thought . Some experts believe that anywhere between 10 and 40 percent of Americans have suboptimal thyroid function . Thyroid hormones are used by every cell of your body to regulate metabolism and body weight by controlling the burning of fat for energy and heat . They ' re also required for optimal brain function and development in children . If you feel sluggish and tired , have difficulty losing weight , have dry skin , hair loss , constipation , cold sensitivity , and / or lack of sweating , these could Iodine is the key to a healthy thyroid , and if you ' re not getting enough from your diet ( in the form of seafood ) , you ' d be well advised to consider taking a supplement , ideally a high - quality seaweed supplement ( be sure to check its source to avoid potential radioactive contamination ) , or other iodine - containing whole food supplement . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/04/daily-aspirin-side-effects.aspx | FDA Reverses Its Position on Daily Aspirin August 04 , 2014 Available in : English Español Français русский 中文 한국어 Previous Next Story at - a - glance The FDA recently reversed its position on taking daily aspirin if you have n ’ t had a heart attack , concluding that the risks outweigh the benefits Scientific studies have failed to prove that low - dose aspirin offers safe and effective protection from cardiovascular disease Aspirin can lead to serious medical problems such as gastrointestinal and intracranial bleeds , ulcers , kidney failure , blindness , and many more A safer , more effective approach to heart health is reducing chronic inflammation through diet , exercise , sun exposure , and grounding yourself to the earth By Dr . Mercola If you have n ' t had a heart attack , step away from the aspirin bottle . . . If you are one of the 40 million Americans who take an aspirin every day , you may want to heed the latest warning from the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) . After many decades of promoting aspirin , the FDA now says that if you have not experienced a heart problem , you should not be taking a daily aspirin — even if you have a family history of heart disease . This represents a significant departure from FDA ' s prior position on aspirin for the prevention of heart attacks . On its website , the FDA now says : 1 2 " FDA has concluded that the data do not support the use of aspirin as a preventive medication by people who have not had a heart attack , stroke or cardiovascular problems , a use that is called ' primary prevention . ' In such people , the benefit has not been established but risks — such as dangerous bleeding into the brain or stomach — are still present . " Their announcement was prompted by Bayer ' s request to change its aspirin label to indicate it can help prevent heart attacks in healthy individuals . Aspirin generated $ 1.27 billion in sales for Bayer last year , 3 and from Bayer ' s request , it appears they want everyone to be taking their drug . But the FDA says " not so fast " — and rightly so . Evidence in support of using aspirin preventatively has gone from weak to weaker to nonexistent . This is why I ' ve been advising against it for more than a decade . It looks as though aspirin , even " low - dose aspirin " ( LDA ) , may do far more harm than good . In fact , it is debatable whether or not aspirin has ANY protective benefits against cardiovascular disease , even if you have suffered a heart attack or stroke . Recent scientific studies have uncovered a number of serious side effects , suggesting that whatever aspirin may offer may be overshadowed by its risks , especially when safer natural alternatives exist . As is true for nearly all medications , the longer we watch for side effects , the more we tend to find — even for drugs like aspirin that have been around for more than 100 years . Just because aspirin is an over - the - counter drug and has been around for more than a century does not mean that it ' s harmless . Aspirin May Conceal a Cardiac Event in Progress Roughly 800,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease annually , which includes heart attacks and stroke . This is why heart health has been such a major focus , and why aspirin was hailed as a " wonder drug " by those who believed it was a safe and effective preventative . But that ship has sailed . Nearly 10 years ago , Dr . John G . F . Cleland , a cardiologist from the University of Hull in the UK , wrote an excellent article published in the British Journal of Medicine 4 casting doubt upon the efficacy of aspirin therapy for prevention of heart attacks . Based on a series of meta - analyses from the Antithrombotic Trialists ' Collaboration , 5 which is an enormous body of research following more than 100,000 patients at high risk for cardiac events , Dr . Cleland concluded that aspirin therapy was not saving lives . Rather , aspirin seems to change the way vascular events present themselves . The number of non - fatal events may be reduced , but the number of sudden deaths is actually increased , because what most physicians do n ' t realize is that surprisingly aspirin can mask a cardiac event in progress . Dr . Cleland also found that studies touting aspirin ' s benefits are seriously flawed and interpretation of those studies is biased . Since Cleland ' s original study , a deluge of scientific studies have further exposed aspirin ' s failure , which I have summarized in the next few sections . Advertisement Studies Show Aspirin Is a Dismal Failure at Preventing Heart Attacks The following table lists , chronologically , a sampling of studies showing that taking aspirin may do more harm than good . Regardless of whether you ' re a man , woman , or diabetic , aspirin has failed miserably . This list of studies is not comprehensive . Study Significant Cardiovascular Findings American Heart Journal 2004 ( WASH Patients receiving aspirin treatment showed the worst cardiac outcomes , especially heart failure New England Journal of Medicine 2005 7 Ten - year study at Harvard involving nearly 40,000 women found no fewer heart attacks or cardiovascular deaths among women receiving aspirin therapy British Medical Journal 2009 8 Aspirin therapy for diabetics produced no benefit in preventing cardiovascular events Pharmacoepidemiological Drug Safety 2009 9 Swedish researchers studying individuals with diabetes found no clear benefit for aspirin , but did note it can increase the risk of serious bleeding Journal of the American Medical Association 2010 10 11 Scottish study found that aspirin did not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in healthy , asymptomatic individuals with a high risk of heart disease Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2010 12 Patients taking aspirin showed a higher risk for recurrent heart attack and associated heart problems Expert Opinions in Pharmacotherapy 2010 13 British meta - analysis of 7374 diabetics concluded that aspirin does not lower heart attack risk Aspirin Increases Your Risk of Bleeding Not only has aspirin failed to reduce the prevalence of heart attacks and strokes , but the list of its adverse effects seems to grow greater the more that it is studied . Chief among these is gastrointestinal bleeding , as aspirin interferes with your platelets — the blood cells that allow your blood to clot . According to one article , long - term low - dose aspirin therapy may double your risk for a gastrointestinal bleed . 14 Aspirin also increases your risk for a brain bleed , especially if you are older . One study found a high mortality rate for elderly individuals who had been taking aspirin prophylactically when they suffered a head trauma , resulting in deadly brain hemorrhage . 15 Aspirin Destroys the Lining of Your Gastrointestinal Tract Regular aspirin use also destroys the lining of your gastrointestinal tract , increasing your risk for duodenal ulcers , H . Pylori infection , 16 Crohn ' s disease 17 diverticular disease , inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) , and intestinal perforations . More than 10 percent of patients taking low - dose aspirin develop gastric ulcers . The damage to your duodenum — the highest part of your intestine into which your stomach contents pass — can result in duodenal ulcers , which are prone to bleeding . Even low - dose aspirin is proven to cause problems . A Japanese study found a higher incidence of bleeding at the ulcer sites of patients with duodenal ulcers taking low - dose aspirin ( LDA ) therapy , versus those not taking LDA . 18 An Australian study also showed that aspirin causes gastroduodenal damage even at the low doses used for cardiovascular protection ( 80mg ) . 19 And Japanese researchers found that aspirin had caused " small bowel injuries " to 80 percent of study participants after only two weeks of aspirin therapy . 20 Even MORE Bad News for Bayer Each year , 15,000 people die and 100,000 people are hospitalized as the result of aspirin and other NSAIDs — and these are probably conservative estimates . But aspirin may be one of the oldest killer drugs ! Strong historical evidence points to aspirin overdose as a major contributor to high death tolls during the 1918 influenza pandemic . Aspirin toxicity can result in hemorrhage and fluid buildup in your lungs , which can result in death . If you are interested in the evidence for this , please read Dr . Karen Starko ' s fascinating paper in Clinical Infectious Diseases 21 Lending even more weight to Starko ' s work , an animal study in 2010 suggests that treating the flu with antipyretics ( such as aspirin ) may increase your risk of death . This study involved animals , but the results were compelling enough for the researchers to make an " urgent call " for human studies . 22 Aspirin also depletes your body of important nutrients , including vitamin C , vitamin E , folic acid , iron , potassium , sodium , and zinc , 23 as well as impairing your melatonin production . 24 And in addition to aspirin ' s growing list of bodily assaults , routine aspirin use has been associated with even broader health problems , such as : Increased risk of one type of breast cancer in women ( ER / PR - negative ) 25 Increased risk of kidney failure Cataracts macular degeneration , and blindness 26 Hearing loss 27 and tinnitus 28 Erectile dysfunction : Aspirin and other NSAIDs have been linked to a 22 percent increase in your risk of erectile dysfunction ( ED ) , according to Kaiser researchers who studied more than 80,000 men 29 The Real Key to Protecting Your Heart Is Reducing Chronic Inflammation Getting back to the subject of your heart , with all of these adverse effects , why risk taking aspirin when there are safer and more effective alternatives ? About one in three deaths in the US are attributed to cardiovascular disease — but 25 percent of those are preventable The key is to address chronic inflammation , which can be accomplished by making specific lifestyle changes that encompass diet , exercise , sun exposure , and bare skin contact with the earth . In the remainder of this article , I will focus on heart - health strategies that work FAR better than aspirin . For additional information , please refer to our prior article about cardiovascular disease Heart Health Tip # 1 : Adopt a TRULY Heart - Healthy Diet My " heart - healthy diet " is vastly different from what government regulators and most conventional cardiologists recommend — because mine is actually based on science . The following table summarizes my basic nutritional recommendations , all of which will help quell chronic inflammation . For further guidance about how to proceed with your diet , I suggest reviewing my Optimized Nutrition Plan Limit or eliminate all processed foods and genetically modified foods ( GMOs ) Eliminate all gluten and highly allergenic , pro - inflammatory foods Swap all trans fats ( vegetable oils , margarine , etc . ) for healthy fats like avocado , raw butter , nuts , seeds , and coconut oil Eat at least one - third of your food raw , or as much as you can manage Increase the amount of fresh vegetables in your diet Consume naturally fermented foods every day , which improves microbial diversity in your gut and helps keep chronic inflammation at a minimum Avoid artificial sweeteners of any kind Limit dietary sugar , especially processed fructose . Restrict your fructose to less than 25 grams per day , from all sources , including whole fruits . If you have insulin resistance , diabetes , hypertension , or heart disease , you ' d be well advised to keep your fructose below 15 grams per day Eat organic foods whenever possible to avoid exposure to harmful agricultural chemicals , such as glyphosate To rebalance your omega - 3 to omega - 6 ratio , take a high - quality omega - 3 supplement , such as krill oil , and reduce your consumption of processed vegetable oils , which are high in poor - quality omega - 6 fats and trans fats Drink plenty of clean , pure water Heart - Health Tip # 2 : Avoiding Trans Fat Is ESSENTIAL Click HERE to watch the full interview ! Download Interview Transcript Aspirin was thought to provide its protective action by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and thus favorably modulating inflammatory prostaglandins , which essentially decrease platelet formation and thus " thins the blood . " However there are far more effective ways to favorably influence this pathway . I recently interviewed Dr . Fred Kummerow who is nearly 100 years old and was the first scientist to document the dangers of trans fats . If you have n ' t watched the video yet , I would strongly encourage you to do so . In the interview Dr . Kummerow explains that trans - fats prevent the formation of prostacyclin that thins your blood . By diligently avoiding all trans - fats , your body will happily make prostacyclin and keep your blood thin so you avoid heart attacks and strokes . Avoiding trans fats is imperative for your cardiovascular health . This is a FAR more effective strategy than eating trans - fats and taking aspirin to thin your blood . Heart Health Tip # 3 : Exercise and Change Your Eating Schedule One of the primary benefits of exercise is that it helps optimize your insulin and leptin levels . Following the dietary guidelines above will move you closer to the mark , but adding exercise can bring you across the finish line . A sizable study published in The Lancet found that a mere 15 minutes of exercise per day can add three years to your life — even if you have cardiovascular disease risks . 30 If your fasting insulin level is above three , seriously consider restricting your intake of grains and sugars until your insulin level is three or below ( in terms of fructose , aim for a maximum of 15 grams per day ) . You might want to incorporate intermittent fasting into your diet and exercise plan , which can accelerate your progress . Intermittent fasting increases insulin / leptin sensitivity and mitochondrial efficiency , reduces oxidative stress , boosts growth hormone production , and helps you shed excess body fat . This is important as insulin and leptin resistance are at the core of most all cardiovascular diseases . Heart Health Tip # 4 : Improve Your Blood Viscosity by Grounding Yourself to the Earth Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Download Video Transcript Earthing may actually be one of the best - kept secrets for preventing blood clots — it ' s an old practice gaining a new appreciation ! In the simplest terms , Earthing ( or grounding your body to the earth ) is what occurs when you walk barefoot on bare soil , grass , sand , brick , etc . Free electrons are transferred from the earth into your body through your feet , and these electrons are some of the most potent antioxidants known to man . One of the most important discoveries about Earthing is that it makes your blood less viscous , which has profound implications for your cardiovascular health because virtually every aspect of cardiovascular disease has been correlated with elevated blood viscosity . Earthing is so effective at achieving a blood thinning effect that anyone take prescription anticoagulants like Coumadin need to lower their dosage if they start to implement Earthing . When you ground , your red blood cells have more charge on their surface , which forces them to repel each other , so they have less tendency to " stick together " and form a clot . This causes your blood to flow more easily and your blood pressure to drop . Even a very small blood clot can kill you if it lodges in a critical area of your body , so this " blood thinning " has profound health benefits . Research shows that it takes about 80 minutes for the free electrons from the earth to By implementing many of the strategies outlined above , you will make far greater progress than relying on drugs such as aspirin , which nearly always come with adverse effects . Remember , heart attacks are not caused by an aspirin deficiency , as some would have you believe ! My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . And now it ’ s pre - loaded with each recipe ’ s nutritional information ! 3 A $ 10 discount off any Mercola . com order This one bonus alone pays for a big portion of your book order . 4 Your five - recipe sneak peek from the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Get a jumpstart on some of the most tantalizing recipes before the cookbook is released ! 5 KetoFast 30 - Day Challenge Guide ( COMING SOON ) A step - by - step guide that makes eating simple by walking you through the first 30 days of KetoFasting . And coming soon — the perfect companion book to “ KetoFast , ” the “ KetoFast Cookbook ! ” This valuable resource offers over 40 tasty and nourishing recipes that you can prepare and enjoy as you embark on this program . Do n ’ t miss out on both of these books ! Preorder your copy now . It ’ s one of the smartest steps you can take to make a profound difference in your health . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/24/childhood-obesity-precocious-puberty.aspx | Study Finds Girls Now Enter Puberty Even Earlier Than Previously Thought August 24 , 2014 Available in : English Español Previous Next Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance A new study finds girls are developing breasts earlier than ever before ; American boys and girls are entering puberty about five years younger than they did in 1920 Obesity is identified in this study as the most significant factor driving these disturbing trends in premature sexual development ; overweight girls develop breasts about a year earlier than normal - weight girls Besides contributing to precocious puberty , obesity raises your child ’ s risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease , gastrointestinal problems , respiratory problems , and increased fractures Obesity and toxic chemicals in our food and environment are two sides of the same coin ; endocrine disrupting chemicals wreak havoc on normal sexual development and disrupt hormones that regulate metabolism Precocious puberty has been associated with certain cancers , depression , anxiety , substance abuse , eating disorders , premature sexual activity , behavioral problems , poor self - esteem , and poor academic performance By Dr . Mercola A new longitudinal 1 study found that girls are developing breasts at an increasingly younger age , which is part of a disturbing trend in the sexual development of our children . American girls ( and boys ) are hitting puberty earlier than ever before , and upward trends in childhood obesity seem to be playing a major role . You may be shocked by the latest childhood obesity statistics . As reported by Huffington Post 2 17 percent of children and adolescents are now obese Childhood obesity has nearly tripled since 1980 Obesity among kids ages two to five has doubled over the past 30 years , and one in five kids is now overweight by age six More than half of obese children were overweight by their second birthday The food industry spends more than $ 1.8 billion marketing to kids each year 3 — and what they ' re selling is primarily processed food and junk food Data for the puberty study , published in the November 2013 issue of Pediatrics , 4 came from a cohort of more than 1,200 girls in and around San Francisco , Cincinnati , and New York City between the ages of six and eight . Researchers found some cultural variability , but overall , concluded that girls are entering puberty earlier than in the past . Early sexual maturation is not a recent development , nor is it a phenomenon limited to United States . It is a global phenomenon , especially in developed nations . 5 Obesity May Be More Significant for Early Puberty Than Previously Thought Maturing at a younger age brings many long - term risks , both in terms of physical and mental health . 6 The pace of sexual development has generally been attributed to three primary factors , according to the website for Theo Colborn ' s Our Stolen Future 7 Obesity Social factors ( such as family environment , stress , overt sexuality in the media , etc . ) Toxic contamination ( environmental chemicals and pollutants , hormones and hormone - mimics , pesticides , chemicals in plastics , etc . ) According to the featured study , obesity appears to be the most significant factor driving early puberty — or perhaps it ' s just the easiest to quantify . Overweight and obese girls in this study developed breasts about a year earlier than normal - weight girls ( age eight versus age nine , respectively ) . Obesity exposes girls to higher estrogen levels because estrogen is both produced and stored in fat tissue . Girls carrying excess body fat have more estrogen and leptin , which can lead to insulin resistance and the development of more fat tissue , which produces even more estrogen , a vicious cycle that can eventually result in premature puberty , among other problems . Boys are not immune to the effects of estrogenic chemicals — males of all species are becoming more female , including human boys . Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in developed countries and raises your child ' s risk for the following serious health concerns , often persisting into adulthood . However , this is just the tip of the iceberg . 8 Impaired insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular disease , asthma , and other respiratory problems Fatty liver disease Joint and musculoskeletal problems , and lower extremity fractures 9 Gallstones and gastroesophageal reflux ( GERD ) Advertisement Obesity and Toxic Environmental Chemicals : Two Sides of Same Coin ? There is mounting scientific evidence that environmental contaminants have hormone - mimicking properties that may play a role in premature sexual development . However , it is difficult to measure these effects , as strong as their theoretical basis may be . In terms of research , it ' s much easier to correlate a child ' s age of onset of puberty with her body mass index ( BMI ) than with her level of exposure to plastics or pesticides . However , the obesity and contamination factors are likely two sides of the same coin , having been linked in multiple scientific studies . The same chemicals that contribute to precocious puberty are in fact also significant players in obesity , such as phthalates 10 11 12 13 Even low levels of toxic chemicals ( dioxins , PCBs , BPA , and phthalates ) have been shown to cause metabolic changes in mice . Perhaps the relationship between endocrine - disrupting chemicals and precocious puberty will be clearer in the near future , as the researchers in this latest longitudinal study plan to tackle the chemical exposure issue next . 14 For a list of the top 10 chemicals that can potentially cause early puberty in your child , please refer to my previous article on this topic . The Age of Onset of Puberty Has Dropped Four Years Since 1920 Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . The age of puberty onset for both girls and boys has been steadily dropping throughout recorded history . According to German researchers , 15 the onset of puberty for girls has shown the following disturbing trend over the past 150 years : 1860 16.6 1920 14.6 1950 13.1 1980 12.5 2010 10.5 As you can see , the average age for girls has fallen by four years since 1920 and six years over the last century . The statistics for boys parallel those for girls , with a delay of about one year . According to another study in the journal Pediatrics , 16 boys are now beginning sexual development anywhere from six months to two years earlier than the medically accepted standard . While some may shrug off the significance of this trend , it actually has quite profound implications as it can adversely affect your child ' s physical and emotional development in a number of ways . Premature puberty has both physical and psychosocial implications that may potentially affect your child well into adulthood — in fact , for the rest of his or her life . The Physical Consequences of Precocious Puberty Early onset puberty has been found to have a number of problematic effects . In terms of the physical , your child may have increased risk for the following : Hormone - related cancers later in life for girls reaching puberty early , such as breast cancer , due to the early rise in estrogen Some have suggested early puberty may be linked to thyroid abnormalities , brain tumors , and testicular cancer in boys , although these effects have not been proven 17 18 Short stature as adults — once puberty completes , growth generally stops Far - Reaching Psychological Effects Perhaps even more concerning are the psychosocial effects of premature puberty . An article containing an extensive review of the literature about the psychosocial effects of precocious puberty reveals just how potentially damaging early sexual development is to your child . When your child ' s physical body matures too early , there is not enough time for her mind to adjust to those changes , often producing feelings of fear , confusion , and social isolation . 19 The authors explain : " Early maturation ignites a series of negative environmental responses that influence the course of future development . For example , precocious maturation may cause peers to behave differently towards early maturing girls , which results in social difficulties and feelings of isolation . Early developing girls may seek out friends who are similarly mature or find themselves attracted to older boys , both of which might result in weakening peer relationships . " As a result of this increased stress , children experiencing early puberty have been shown to have an increased risk for a variety of social , emotional , and behavioral problems , as outlined in the following table . You will see that the effects are truly far reaching and can forever change the course of your child ' s life . This is not intended to scare you or bring doom and gloom , but to raise your awareness in the event your child is an early maturer , so that you can provide her the emotional support needed Depression and Anxiety : There is a link between early menarche and anxiety , especially panic attacks . Panic attacks have been found to occur more frequently among sixth and seventh grade girls who display early sexual development . Early maturers are also more likely to report psychosomatic symptoms , such as headaches , upset stomachs , and sleep disturbances . Eating Disorders : Early maturing girls are more likely to report body dissatisfaction and poor self - esteem during adolescence and to engage in excessive dieting and disordered eating . Poor body image seems to persist among early maturers even after same - age peers have achieved puberty . Girls may internalize their changing physical appearance as a way that they are " different " from peers , which may manifest as self - consciousness or attempts to " reduce " their changing bodies . Body dissatisfaction seems to be amplified by concurrent life stressors . Substance Abuse : Early pubertal development is associated with increased ( and earlier onset ) smoking , drinking , and illegal drug experimentation with increased likelihood of life - long substance abuse . Conversely , late pubertal maturation predicts abstinence well beyond the end of puberty . Premature Sexual Activity : Girls who experience earlier menarche begin to date before their peers and tend to be sexually active earlier . By the age of18 , girls who have experienced early menarche are more than twice as likely to have given birth or terminated a pregnancy than their peers . Delinquency : Early menarche has been associated with shoplifting , vandalism , fighting , and weapon possession . Early maturation significantly predicts engagement in violent delinquent behavior ( such as burglary , fighting , gang membership , and shooting or stabbing another person ) , according to one study . Girls who develop early can be targeted by other girls for bullying , and by older boys for unwanted sexual attention . 20 Reduced Academic Performance : Early maturing girls are more likely to exhibit poor academic performance in high school than on - time or later maturing peers . Conversely , later maturation has been associated with higher grades . Early maturers are more likely to report getting in trouble at school , absenteeism , and truancy . They report less interest in academic subjects and are less likely to pursue college education and tend to have lower - paying jobs . This effect is magnified in girls experiencing extremely early puberty . Tips for Preventing Obesity and Reducing Exposure to Hormone - Disrupting Chemicals As you can see , precocious puberty is much more than an incidental trend . You can minimize problems by taking steps to optimize your child ' s physical and emotional health , beginning the day she is born — or failing that , beginning today ! In addition to avoiding excess sugar , junk food , and toxic products , make sure your children get adequate exercise , which is crucial in preventing them from becoming overweight or obese . Physical activity is important for both physical and mental health . You can cut back on your family ' s exposure to dangerous chemicals by implementing the following 16 guidelines . Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should pay particular attention to reducing their exposure as much as possible , in order to protect the health of their unborn babies . Eat fresh , whole , non - GMO , preferably organic produce and free - range , organic meats to reduce your exposure to added hormones , pesticides , and fertilizers . Also , avoid milk and other dairy products that contain the genetically engineered recombinant bovine growth hormone ( rBGH or rBST ) . Processed , prepackaged foods are a major source of soy and chemicals such as BPA and phthalates . Rather than eating conventional or farm - raised fish , which are often heavily contaminated with PCBs and mercury ( which also has hormone - disrupting effects ) , supplement with a high - quality purified krill oil , or eat fish that is wild - caught and lab tested for purity . Wild - caught Alaskan salmon is about the only fish I eat for these reasons . Filter your tap water — both for drinking and bathing . In fact , if you can only afford to do one , filtering your bath water may be more important , as your skin absorbs contaminants . To remove the endocrine disrupting herbicide Atrazine , make sure the filter is certified to remove it . Avoid non - fermented soy , especially if you ' re pregnant . Also , never use soy - based infant formula Optimize your ( and your child ' s ) vitamin D levels . A 2011 study found that girls who are vitamin D deficient may be more than twice as susceptible to premature puberty as girls with optimal vitamin D levels . Store your food and beverages in glass rather than plastic containers , and avoid using plastic wrap and canned foods ( which are often lined with BPA - containing liners ) . Use glass baby bottles and BPA - free Sippy cups for your little ones , and never , ever , ever microwave your child ' s food in plastic containers . ( It ' s best to avoid microwaving food altogether . ) Make sure your baby ' s toys are BPA - free , such as pacifiers , teething rings , and anything your child may put in her mouth . Use only natural cleaning products in your home to avoid phthalates and other toxic ingredients . Switch over to natural brands of toiletries such as shampoo , toothpaste , deodorant , and cosmetics . Avoid all fluoride - containing products and fluoridated water . The Environmental Working Group ' s Skin Deep Database 21 is a great resource for finding personal care products that are free of phthalates , parabens , and other potentially dangerous chemicals . Avoid using artificial air fresheners , dryer sheets , fabric softeners , and synthetic fragrances . Replace your non - stick pots and pans with ceramic or glass cookware . When remodeling your home , look for " green , " toxin - free alternatives in lieu of regular paint and vinyl floor coverings . Replace your vinyl shower curtain with a fabric one . When buying new products such as furniture , mattresses , and infant cribs , or carpet padding , ask what type of fire retardant it contains . Be mindful of and / or avoid items containing PBDEs , antimony , formaldehyde , boric acid , and other brominated chemicals — all of which can have an adverse effect on your hormones . As you replace these toxic items around your home , select those that contain naturally less flammable materials , such as leather , wool , and cotton . Avoid stain - and water - resistant clothing , furniture , and carpets to avoid perfluorinated chemicals ( PFCs ) . My New Book " Ketofast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ Ketofast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ Ketofast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/10/15/anosmia-loss-sense-smell.aspx | Study Warns That Losing Your Sense of Smell May Mean You May Not Live Much Longer October 15 , 2014 Available in : English Español Previous Next 00 : 00 00 : 00 01 : 29 Sorry ! Please update your browser or try a different one . Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance People with an inability to smell ( known as anosmia ) were more than four times as likely to die in five years compared to those with a healthy sense of smell Specifically , 39 percent of the participants who failed a smell test died in the next five years , compared to 19 percent of those who had moderate smell loss and 10 percent of those with a healthy sense of smell Loss of sense of smell was a stronger predictor of death than even a diagnosis of cancer , heart failure , or lung disease Loss of olfactory function may “ serve as a bellwether for slowed cellular regeneration or as a marker of cumulative toxic environmental exposure ” People who exercise are less likely to lose their sense of smell with age than those who do not By Dr . Mercola Inside your nasal passages are two odor - detecting patches made up of about 6 million cells known as olfactory receptors . These allow you to detect thousands of different smells , and although other animals ' senses of smell are far more acute ( a dog has 220 million olfactory receptors , for comparison ) , a human ' s sense of smell is still remarkably sensitive . 1 For instance , humans can detect certain substances in air even when they ' re diluted to less than one part in several billion , according to the Social Issues Research Center ' s ( SIRC ) Smell Report . 2 Your sense of smell is intricately tied to your emotions , your ability to taste , and even sexual attraction … and it ' s also intricately tied to your health . According to some research , your sense of smell may peak at age 8 and start to decline in sensitivity by the age of 15 . Other studies suggest smell sensitivity begins to deteriorate from your early 20s . 3 That being said , healthy 80 - year - olds have been found who have just as keen an ability to smell as much younger adults , which suggests that your sense of smell does n ' t just degrade as a matter of course , but rather may be dependent on your overall physical and mental health . 4 New research , in fact , showed that smell is a powerful " canary in the coalmine " for predicting your future longevity , and if you lose yours , it ' s a very bad sign … Losing Your Sense of Smell May Predict Death Within Five Years Olfaction , or sense of smell , is strongly linked to many diverse physiological processes , and so researchers from the University of Chicago set out to determine if it is a harbinger of five - year mortality . Using data from a nationally representative sample of more than 3,000 older US adults , the study found those with an inability to perceive odor ( known as anosmia ) were more than four times as likely to die in five years , compared to those with a healthy sense of smell . 5 Specifically , 39 percent of the participants who failed the first smell test ( which consisted of identifying five common scents ) died in the next five years , compared to 19 percent of those who had moderate smell loss and 10 percent of those with a healthy sense of smell . Why Might Your Sense of Smell Serve as a Bellwether of Your Health ? A loss of the sense of smell was a remarkably strong indicator of approaching death , even more so than known leading causes of death , and independent of known risk factors like nutrition , cognitive function , mental health , smoking , alcohol abuse , or frailty . Loss of sense of smell was a stronger predictor of death than even a diagnosis of cancer , heart failure , or lung disease . 6 Loss of olfactory function is probably not a cause of death , but rather may " serve as a bellwether for slowed cellular regeneration or as a marker of cumulative toxic environmental exposure , " the researchers said . As The Guardian reported : 7 The tip of the olfactory nerve , which contains the smell receptors , is the only part of the human nervous system that is continuously regenerated by stem cells . The production of new smell cells declines with age , and this is associated with a gradual reduction in our ability to detect and discriminate odors . Loss of smell may indicate that the body is entering a state of disrepair , and is no longer capable of repairing itself . The olfactory nerve is also the only part of the nervous system that is exposed to the open air . As such , it offers poisons and pathogens a quick route into the brain , and so losing smell could be an early warning of something that will ultimately cause death . " Check for Zinc Deficiency if You Are Losing Your Sense of Smell Zinc , an essential trace mineral , is required to produce an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase ( CA ) VI , critical to taste and smell , which is why loss of sense of smell is one of the classic signs of chronic zinc deficiency . This might be yet another reason why a dwindling sense of smell is linked to impending death , as zinc is important for a number of life - sustaining functions , including : Strong immunity Important component of the enzymes involved in tissue remodeling and prevention of cancer Maintenance of your mood , mental clarity , and restorative sleep Prostate and intestinal health Zinc is a constituent of at least 3,000 different proteins in your body and a component of more than 200 different enzymes . In fact , zinc is involved in more enzymatic reactions in your body than any other mineral . Zinc increases your production of white blood cells and helps them fight infection more effectively . It also increases killer cells that combat cancer , helps your immune system release more antibodies , and supports wound healing . Mild zinc deficiency is relatively common , especially in infants and children , pregnant or breast - feeding women , elderly , people with poor gastrointestinal absorption or bowel disease like Crohn ' s disease , and for those eating vegetarian or vegan diets . A number of factors contribute to the overall problem of zinc deficiency : Years of industrial farming practices , such as monocropping ( planting large expanses of land with the same crop year after year ) and tilling the soil , have left our soils deficient in natural minerals , like zinc . Certain drugs deplete your body of zinc , such as ACE inhibitors , thiazide diuretics , and acid - reducing drugs like Prilosec and Pepcid . Certain diets , such as vegetarian / vegan diets and high - grain diets , are low in bioavailable zinc and high in phytic acids , which impair zinc absorption . If you are deficient in zinc , your body may become less able to repair genetic damage caused by oxidative stress . Having low levels of zinc has even been found to cause strands of DNA to break and studies have linked zinc deficiency to various types of cancer , infection , and autoimmune diseases . Along with frequent infections , such as cold and flu , and a diminishing sense of smell , white spots on your fingernails can indicate you ' re not getting enough zinc . What Are the Best Food Sources of Zinc ? For adults , the RDA for zinc is about 11 milligrams per day for adult men and 8 milligrams for women . If you are lactating or pregnant , you need about 3 mg more . For children , 4 - 8 year olds need about 5 mg , and 9 - 13 year olds need 8 mg , while infants need only about 3 mg . Good sources of dietary zinc include meats , oysters and wild - caught fish , raw milk , raw cheese , beans , and yogurt or kefir made from raw milk . If you are healthy and you eat a well - balanced diet , you will rarely need supplements to complete your body ' s zinc needs , and you should strive to get zinc from dietary sources . Taking too much zinc in supplement form can be dangerous , as it can interfere with your body ' s ability to absorb other minerals , especially copper . If you decide to use a zinc supplement , chelated forms are better absorbed than inorganic forms , or zinc salts . Tips to Improve Your Sense of Smell About 3 million to 4 million Americans have been diagnosed with anosmia ( a complete inability to smell ) or hyposmia ( a reduced ability to smell ) . 8 If you notice your sense of smell slipping , and you know you ' re not zinc deficient , there are steps you can take to improve it . First , I ' d suggest reading through my nutrition plan for a comprehensive dietary plan that will support your health on multiple levels . Next , try these tips that are known to boost your sense of smell : 9 Exercise : Research shows that the more you exercise , the less likely you are to develop problems with your sense of smell as you age . Exercising even one time a week was found to reduce the risk of losing your sense of smell . 10 Become scent conscious : Make a point to smell your food before you eat it , and notice the scent of flowers , cut grass , or even rain . Doing this regularly will help increase your sense of smell . Try " sniff therapy " : Choose three or four different scents , such as floral , fruity , and coffee . Sniff them four to six times a day , which will help the different receptors in your nose to work better . How to Use Your Sense of Smell to Your Advantage If your sense of smell is working fine , why not use it to your advantage ? Through the use of aromatherapy , you can harness certain scents that trigger real physical and emotional responses . For instance , research shows : A systematic review of 16 randomized controlled trials examining the anxiolytic ( anxiety - inhibiting ) effects of aromatherapy among people with anxiety symptoms showed that most of the studies indicated positive effects to quell anxiety ( and no adverse events were reported ) . 11 People exposed to bergamot essential oil aromatherapy prior to surgery had a greater reduction in pre - operative anxiety than those in control groups . 12 Sweet orange oil has been found to have anxiety - inhibiting effects in humans , supporting its common use as a tranquilizer by aromatherapists . 13 Ambient odors of orange and lavender reduced anxiety and improved mood in patients waiting for dental treatment . 14 Compared to the controls , women who were exposed to orange odor in a dental office had a lower level of anxiety , a more positive mood , and a higher level of calmness . Researchers concluded , " exposure to ambient odor of orange has a relaxant effect . " 15 Anxiety , of course , is only one use for aromatherapy . Other potential uses are varied and include the following : Green apple scent for migraines : One study found that the scent significantly relieved migraine pain . This may also work with other scents that you enjoy so consulting with an aromatherapist might be beneficial . Peppermint for memory : The aroma of peppermint has been shown to enhance memory and increase alertness . Nausea and vomiting : A blend of peppermint , ginger , spearmint , and lavender essential oils has been found to help relieve post - operative nausea . 16 Lavender for pain relief : Lavender aromatherapy has been shown to lessen pain following needle insertion . 17 + Sources and References Previous Article The Link Between Obesity and Cancer Next Article Prescription Drugs Now Factor in Higher Percentage of Fatal Car Crashes Than Alcohol or Marijuana Show Comments ( 49 ) Post your comment Most Popular | [
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/11/03/nutrient-deficiency-signs-symptoms.aspx | How to Recognize Nutrient Deficiencies November 03 , 2014 Available in : English Español Français 中文 日本語 한국어 Previous Next Story at - a - glance Signs of nutrient deficiencies include cracks at the corners of your mouth , a red scaly rash on your face , hair loss , muscle cramps , tingling in your hands and feet , and more Some of the most widespread nutrient deficiencies in Americans include magnesium , choline , vitamin D , B vitamins , and omega - 3 fats By Dr . Mercola If you eat a balanced , whole - food diet like the one described in my nutrition plan , you ’ re probably giving your body more - than - adequate amounts of the vitamins and minerals it needs to function . If not ( and this applies to the majority of the U.S. population ) , there ’ s a good chance your body is lacking in important nutrients . Even if you do eat well , other factors – such as your age and certain health conditions ( digestive issues and others ) – can impact your body ’ s ability to absorb the nutrients in your food . Meanwhile , soil quality , storage time , and processing can significantly influence the levels of certain nutrients in your food , such that even healthy produce may not be as nutrient - rich as you may think . Nutrient deficiencies can be sneaky , too . Unless you are seriously deficient for some time , you may notice no symptoms at all , leading you to believe ( falsely ) that your body is getting all the nutrition you need . More often , however , such deficiencies do cause symptoms , which can range from minor to severe . Unless you know what to look for , however , you ’ re likely to mistake the signs for something else … 5 Signs Your Body May Be Nutrient Deficient If you ’ ve noticed a mysterious health symptom that has no apparent cause , it ’ s worth considering whether a nutrient deficiency may be to blame . Q for Equinox recently shared 5 examples to watch for . As Dr . Susan Blum , founder of the Blum Center for Health , said : 1 “ You may not get a disease but you can end up with impaired functioning , because vitamins are co - factors for all the bio - chemical reactions in the body . We need them in order to function properly . ” 1 . Cracks at the Corners of Your Mouth This can be a sign of iron , zinc , and B - vitamin ( niacin , riboflavin , and B12 ) deficiency , or that you ’ re not getting enough protein . Good dietary sources of these nutrients include organic free - range poultry and eggs , wild - caught Alaskan salmon , oysters , and clams ( if you can be sure they are harvested from non - polluted waters ) , Swiss chard , and tahini Because iron absorption is enhanced by vitamin C , be sure your diet also includes plenty of vitamin C - rich veggies like broccoli , red bell peppers , kale , and cauliflower . 2 . Hair Loss and a Red , Scaly Rash ( Especially on Your Face ) This can be a sign of biotin ( vitamin B7 ) deficiency . Your body needs biotin for metabolizing fats , carbohydrates , and amino acids , but it ’ s most well - known for its role in strengthening your hair and nails . Egg yolks from organic , free - range eggs are one of the best sources of biotin . The best way to consume eggs , provided they come from a high - quality source , is to not cook them at all , which is why my advanced nutrition plan recommends eating your eggs raw . However , beware of consuming raw egg whites without the yolks as raw egg whites contain avidin , which can bind to biotin and potentially lead to a deficiency . If you cook the egg white , the avidin is not an issue . Likewise , if you consume the whole raw egg ( both yolk and egg white ) there is more than enough biotin in the yolk to compensate for the avidin binding . Wild - caught Alaskan salmon , avocados , mushrooms , cauliflower , nuts , raspberries , and bananas also contain biotin . 3 . Red or White Acne - Like Bumps ( on Your Cheeks , Arms , Thighs , and Buttocks ) This can be a sign of deficiency in essential fatty acids like omega - 3s , as well as vitamin A or vitamin D deficiency . Increase your intake of omega - 3 fats by eating more sardines and anchovies ( or wild - caught Alaskan salmon ) or taking a krill oil supplement . You can find vitamin A in foods like leafy green vegetables , carrots , sweet potatoes , and red bell peppers , while vitamin D is best obtained through safe sun exposure or use of a high - quality tanning bed . 4 . Tingling , Prickling , and Numbness in Your Hands and Feet This can also be a sign of B - vitamin deficiency ( particularly folate , B6 , and B12 ) . The symptom is related to the deficiency ’ s effect on the peripheral nerves and may be combined with anxiety , depression , anemia , fatigue , and hormone imbalances . Some good sources of B vitamins include spinach , asparagus , beets , organic free - range eggs and poultry , and grass - fed beef . 5 . Muscle Cramps ( in Your Toes , Calves , Backs of Legs , and Arches of Feet ) Muscle cramps may be a sign of deficiencies in magnesium , calcium , and potassium , especially if it happens frequently . Fix this by eating more almonds , hazelnuts , squash , dark leafy greens ( kale , spinach , and dandelion ) , broccoli , Bok choy , and apples . Advertisement 80 Percent of Americans May Be Deficient in Magnesium Magnesium deserves special mention because an estimated 80 percent of Americans are deficient in it . Magnesium is a crucially important mineral for optimal health , performing a wide array of biological functions , including but not limited to : Activating muscles and nerves Creating energy in your body by activating adenosine triphosphate ( ATP ) Helping digest proteins , carbohydrates , and fats Serving as a building block for RNA and DNA synthesis Acting as a precursor for neurotransmitters like serotonin Meanwhile , calcium tends to be a problem when taken in high quantities and can cause more harm than good . It ' s very important to have a proper balance between these two minerals . If you have too much calcium and not enough magnesium , your muscles will tend to go into spasm , and this has consequences for your heart in particular . Excessive amounts of calcium without enough magnesium can lead to a heart attack and sudden death . Unfortunately , there ' s no easily available commercial lab test that will give you a truly accurate reading of the magnesium status in your tissues . Only 1 percent of magnesium in your body is distributed in your blood , making a simple sample of magnesium from a serum magnesium blood test highly inaccurate . Some specialty labs do provide an RBC magnesium test , which is reasonably accurate . However , it ’ s also important to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of deficiency . Early signs of magnesium deficiency include loss of appetite , headache , nausea , fatigue , and weakness . An ongoing magnesium deficiency can lead to more serious symptoms , including : Numbness and tingling Muscle contractions and cramps Seizures Personality changes Abnormal heart rhythms Coronary spasms It May Be Difficult to Get Enough Magnesium from Food Alone Seaweed and green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard can be excellent sources of magnesium , as are some beans , nuts , and seeds , like pumpkin , sunflower , and sesame seeds . Avocados also contain magnesium . Juicing your vegetables is also an excellent option to ensure you ' re getting enough of them in your diet . However , most foods grown today are deficient in magnesium and other minerals . Herbicides like glyphosate also act as chelators , effectively blocking the uptake and utilization of minerals . As a result , I believe it would be highly unusual for most people to have access to foods that are rich in magnesium , which is why I believe it is prudent to consider a magnesium supplement . This is my personal strategy even though I have access to highly nutrient - dense foods . Besides taking a supplement , another way to improve your magnesium status is to take regular Epsom salt baths or foot baths . Epsom salt is a magnesium sulfate that can be absorbed into your body through your skin . Magnesium oil ( from magnesium chloride ) can also be used for topical application and absorption . If you opt for a magnesium supplement , be aware that there are several different forms of magnesium , as detailed below : Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium that tends to provide the highest levels of absorption and bioavailability and is typically considered ideal for those who are trying to correct a deficiency Magnesium oxide is a non - chelated type of magnesium , bound to an organic acid or a fatty acid . Contains 60 percent magnesium and has stool softening properties Magnesium chloride / magnesium lactate contain only 12 percent magnesium , but has better absorption than others , such as magnesium oxide , which contains five times more magnesium Magnesium sulfate / magnesium hydroxide milk of magnesia ) are typically used as a laxative . Be aware that it ' s easy to overdose on these , so ONLY take as directed Magnesium carbonate , which has antacid properties , contains 45 percent magnesium Magnesium taurate contains a combination of magnesium and taurine , an amino acid . Together , they tend to provide a calming effect on your body and mind Magnesium citrate is magnesium with citric acid , which has laxative properties but is one of the higher quality magnesium supplements Magnesium threonate is a newer , emerging type of magnesium supplement that appears promising , primarily due to its superior ability to penetrate the mitochondrial membrane Omega - 3 : Another Common Nutrient Deficiency Remarkably , omega - 3 deficiency is believed to be a significant underlying factor in up to 96,000 premature deaths each year ! This deficiency was revealed as the sixth biggest killer of Americans , with results showing that low concentrations of the omega - 3 fats EPA and DHA were associated with an increased risk of death from all causes and accelerated cognitive decline . Those suffering from depression have also been found to have lower levels of omega - 3 in their blood than non - depressed individuals . Part of the problem is that most Americans eat too many inflammatory omega - 6 fats ( think vegetables oils ) and too few anti - inflammatory omega - 3s , setting the stage for the very health problems you seek to avoid , including cardiovascular disease , cancer , depression , Alzheimer ' s , rheumatoid arthritis , and diabetes , just to name a few . The ideal ratio of omega - 3 to omega - 6 fats is 1 : 1 , but the typical Western diet is between 1 : 20 and 1 : 50 . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/01/18/history-vaccination.aspx | The Forgotten History of Vaccinations You Need to Be Aware Of January 18 , 2015 Previous Next Click HERE to watch the full interview ! Download Interview Transcript Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance Arguments are provided against typical vaccine justifications that diseases like smallpox and polio were eradicated by vaccination Historical data reveals that smallpox was eradicated through efforts like isolation , improved nutrition , hygiene , and sanitation Incidence of polio was dramatically “ reduced ” because the disease was redefined , and serological testing was introduced — not because of success of the vaccine The following referenced information contains opinion and perspective on a health topic related to vaccine science , policy , law or ethics that is being discussed in public forums , including in medical , law and other professional journals ; newspapers , magazines and other print ; broadcast and online media outlets ; state legislatures and the U.S. Congress . Readers are encouraged to go to the websites of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS ) for the perspective of federal agencies responsible for vaccine research , development , regulation and policymaking , including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) for information on vaccine policymaking ; to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for information on regulating vaccines for safety and effectiveness ; and to National Institutes of Health ’ s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) for information on research and the development of new vaccines . The World Health Organization has stated that “ vaccine hesitancy ” is one of the top 10 global public health threats . By Dr . Mercola Vaccines are one of the most controversial medical therapies , and it ' s impossible to make an informed decision unless you know both sides of the story . In the process of knowing both sides , the historical context is critical . Dr . Suzanne Humphries , author of Dissolving Illusions : Disease , Vaccines , and the Forgotten History 1 is a nephrologist who has committed the latter part of her medical career to exposing the " lost history " of vaccinations . Barbara Loe Fisher of NVIC commented that this is one of the rare books that conducted in - depth research documenting the medical history related to mass vaccination programs and infectious diseases . I have read the book from cover to cover and would strongly recommend that you pick up a copy if you have even the remotest interest in this topic , especially if you believe in the safety and necessity of vaccines , as the comprehensive documentation will likely cause you to reevaluate your position . It is an absolutely fascinating read , and in some ways demonstrates that enforcement of vaccine programs could be far worse today , when compared to historical standards when people were imprisoned and even killed when they refused to comply . I will likely reread the book again so I can be well armed to articulately express my concerns on why one needs to have serious reservations on the validity of vaccines , based on historical precedents . Why This Book Was Written Dr . Humphries ' interest in this area began in 2009 , when several of her patients told her that they ' d been perfectly healthy until they got one vaccine or another . Prior to this , she ' d been , as she says , " agnostic " about vaccination . " I had vaccinated my dialysis patients ; I , myself , was vaccinated ; and I pretty much believed what I was taught in medical school , " she says . Then she started noticing that her patients were being ordered to get vaccinated on their first day of admission into the hospital — often when they had serious diseases : inflammatory diseases , heart attacks , congestive heart failure , and one patient with cancer on chemotherapy . " My patients were getting vaccinated on their first hospital day before I even saw them , and the order had my name on it , " she says . " This alerted me that there was something going on that I had not approved of . I complained to the hospital administration about it . It was from resistance that I was met with that , ironically , led me into this path . " Countering Vaccine Arguments Led to Startling Conclusions The conventional paradigm states that vaccines are safe and effective , and can be given to virtually anybody regardless of how sick they are . In order to address and counter the arguments she was given for this routine policy , she had to research vaccination , which led her to discover that there is absolutely nothing in the medical literature to support vaccinating an acutely ill person . " At some point , they called in an expert to set me straight , " she says . " The arguments that I got from the experts still were not lining up with science . My patients were acutely ill , they had inflammatory diseases , and I did n ' t want them vaccinated . I was told that I was confusing the nursing staff by discontinuing vaccines in my patients . That was how it all started . " Arguments often used by vaccine advocates include the oft - parroted sound byte that ' diseases like smallpox and polio were eradicated by vaccination . ' Hence vaccines rank among the greatest medical interventions known . As a result , she ended up researching smallpox and polio — even though it really had nothing to do with what was happening to her patients . Alas , this was when Dr . Humphries started coming to some really startling conclusions . " In my research , I was startled [ to realize ] that what I found was completely counter to what I have been told and taught my entire life . I now do n ' t believe that smallpox vaccines eradicated smallpox . I now do n ' t believe that polio vaccines eradicated polio . The stories are very twisted , long , and complicated , and the vaccines have changed over time . It ' s really easy to kind of throw up smokescreens here and there and make whatever argument one might want to , because people are so ignorant and because the story is so complicated . " Advertisement The Story Behind the Smallpox Vaccine Every vaccine has a story behind it , Dr . Humphries says . The smallpox vaccine , for example , was actually developed long before the medical establishment knew anything about the human immune system . The revelations on smallpox alone are fascinating enough to purchase this book , and is far more detailed than the summary in this article . The vaccine was actually developed based on a rumor circulating among dairy maids . The rumor was that when a dairy maid had been infected with cowpox — which is a common infection on the udder of the cow — she would no longer be susceptible to smallpox . The rumor was a persistent one , as rumors can be , despite the fact that there were plenty of dairy maids who developed smallpox after having cowpox . But this rumor is what led Edward Jenner to develop the first smallpox vaccine . " Basically , it was made by scraping pus off the belly of a cow , " Dr . Humphries says . " Sometimes there was some goat genetic disease in there . There was horsepox mixed in there . There was sometimes human pox mixed in and some glycerin . They would shake it up ; they would take kind of a prong , and puncture the skin several times . . . What I did n ' t realize was that there were many people who developed serious smallpox disease and died after they were vaccinated . The severity of disease was often worse in the vaccinated than the unvaccinated . There are statistics that show that the death rate was higher in the vaccinated than the unvaccinated . " When the smallpox vaccine was developed , there was also no way to accurately diagnose the type of pox disease a person had . It may have been chickenpox , monkeypox , or smallpox , but back then , any kind of pox disease was considered smallpox — even though the vaccine did n ' t actually have the human smallpox virus in it . Animal pox virus was always used . According to Dr . Humphries , it was the most contaminated vaccine that ' s ever been on the market . " If you look at a town like Leicester in England , that town was noticing that they had one of the highest vaccination rates in the vaccinated world and their smallpox breakout was higher than ever , " Dr . Humphries says " The people in the town had a rally . The mayor and some of the health officials were there . They all agreed that they were going to stop vaccinating . . . The result was quite different from the predictions . The predictions were that there was going to be a bonfire of disease set upon the planet and that these people in Leicester were risking the health of the world by not making vaccination mandatory . But once they stopped smallpox vaccines they had the lowest rate of smallpox infection and deaths . What we show in our book – and we show the graphs of the disease rates and the death rates – was that both of them went down precipitously after the vaccinations were stopped . That story right there tells you that vaccines were not what made the disease go away ; what made the disease go away was isolation and sanitation . " Antibody Is the Wrong Way to Ascertain Immunity One of the major arguments against vaccine - induced immunity is that it primarily stimulates the humoral immune system and not the cellular immune system . Antibodies are produced by the humoral immune system and then routinely measured to determine " immunity . " The problem with this approach is that you can have high antibody levels and still get the disease . It ' s very difficult and expensive to measure the cellular immune response , and immunologists admit that they are still in the dark about a lot of the finer points of the overall immune response . When you use antibody titers or blood levels to check for immunity , all you ' re doing is getting a picture of what happened ( you had an immune response ) ; it does n ' t tell you whether you ' re going to be immune in the future , because antibodies are only one aspect of the immune response , and in some cases are not even necessary to easily combat the sickness and become immune . For example , those with agammaglobulinemia — a disease where you can not make antibodies — can get infected with measles , recover uneventfully , and still respond to subsequent challenges of the virus in a normal healthy fashion and not get sick . These individuals will have lifelong immunity to measles , the same as someone without agammaglobulinemia . Traditionally , the way immunity is determined is to do a test that measures antibodies , which is the humoral immune system . But there ' s no good way to assess the cellular immune system . It ' s a really imprecise science at best . As Dr . Humphries notes : " It ' s not only imprecise ; sometimes it ' s downright inaccurate . You can have very high antibody levels , like numerous case reports of people who have hugely high antibody levels for tetanus , or normal antibodies , and have gotten some of the worst cases of tetanus . I have papers that show that people without antibody for polio have actually been able to respond to the virus as if they were already immune . The antibody really is a real wrong roadmap to look at to tell what ' s really going on . The Story Behind the Polio Vaccine The other prime argument for the justification and support of today ' s highly aggressive vaccination program is the alleged success of the polio vaccine . But here again , the historical perspective fails to support the vaccination paradigm . " The story behind polio is absolutely fascinating when you look at the politics that went on researching the vaccine , and how scientists were fired if they disagreed with the program going on through the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis ( NFIP ) in the late 1940s and early 1950s . That was the vaccine that Jonas Salk developed , " Dr . Humphries says . Before the Salk vaccine became available , if you were admitted to the hospital any doctor could diagnose you with polio based on two physical examinations within 24 hours , to check for paralysis in one or more muscle groups . We now know that a number of viruses can cause paralysis , but back then , all instances were thought to be due to polio virus . When the polio vaccine was developed , a problem emerged . Swedish scientists were trying to tell the US scientists that formaldehyde inactivation was not going to work as planned . Their warning , however , fell on deaf ears . This was unfortunate , as they turned out to be correct . Live poliovirus , which was put in an injectable vaccine , would appear to be inactivated right after it was made , but sometimes it would " resurrect " in the vial . . . In essence , the formaldehyde did not kill off all the polioviruses in these vaccines , which led to live polio viruses being injected . As a result , more people developed paralysis from the vaccine in 1955 than would have developed it Something had to be done to make it appear as though the vaccine was working . So what they did was change the diagnostic criteria for polio . Sadly this is a very common practice in medicine . When the observations do n ' t fit your expectations , change or rig the system so that they do . With polio , the original criteria was two examinations within 24 hours . This was changed to two examinations within 60 days . This was helpful in cooking the books , because within 60 days , most people recover from their " All those people who were formerly called polio were no longer categorized as polio because they recovered from their paralysis within that time , " Dr . Humphries explains . Then there was the issue of testing . Prior to the vaccine , there was no testing done on blood or stool samples . After the vaccine came along , there was an epidemic in Michigan around 1958 . About 2,000 people were diagnosed with polio . In disbelief over the outbreak , serological testing was done , and they discovered that the polio virus was found in only a small minority — about one - quarter of those who displayed symptoms of infection . Interestingly , in the remainder they discovered a different virus or no virus at all " So simply by doing the diagnostic testing and changing the diagnostic criteria , the rates of polio plummeted , whether or not there was ever a vaccine . These were the kind of things that were going on back then , " Dr . Humphries says . Oral Polio Vaccine Propagates Transmission of Vaccine Virus It ' s important to realize that the injected polio vaccine does nothing to prevent transmission of the virus , and after an oral polio vaccine you become a reservoir of virus that can mutate or combine with other bowel viruses , creating new strains that are often more virulent to those around you . According to Dr . Humphries , the only thing the injectable vaccine theoretically does is give you some blood immunity , similar to tetanus . This means it is only going to be effective if your blood meets the virus before the virus meets your nervous system . Once vaccine makers realized just how difficult it was to inactivate the polio virus , and many people ended up contracting polio from the vaccine , they decided to abandon the injectable polio vaccine and create an oral vaccine instead , which is more similar to the natural route of infection . Again , controversy ensued . The oral vaccine did interrupt transmission of the wild type virus , but it propagated transmission of the vaccine virus instead . " The fact of the matter is that you can attenuate a virus all you want , which means that you pass it through different animals to make it mutate enough that it ' s not quite as lethal or virulent at some point . But once you put that vaccine or that virus back into its natural host , it mutates back to the way it was , " Dr . Humphries explains . " You can give a baby an oral polio vaccine and it can be attenuated . But even in the vial , before you give it to that baby , those viruses are starting to revert back to their former problematic state . And then once the baby swallows that , the baby will generate some immunity in the intestine . But what ' s going to come out of that baby is going to be mutated vaccine virus . Oftentimes this is problematic , especially in people who are immunosuppressed . " In the 1990s the US quit using the oral vaccine , and switched back to the injectable vaccine . To address the hazards of injecting improperly or inadequately inactivated polio virus , certain adjustments to the formulation were made . Modern polio vaccines are propagated and inactivated differently from earlier versions , and different countries also use different strains of the polio virus . Older polio viruses used to contain three strains of the virus . Today , some countries will only use one or two . Polio Was ' Eradicated ' NOT by the Vaccine But Through Redefinition As noted by Dr . Humphries , it ' s very easy to defeat the polio vaccine argument , as most incidences of polio disappeared because the disease was redefined — not because there was an actual change in disease prevalence . In fact , it could be argued that the vaccine did more harm than good , since some versions caused polio , and others propagated new mutated strains of the virus . According to Dr . Humphries , at one point , the only polio cases in the US were vaccine - induced . Yet even though there are no cases of wild polio being discovered , the polio vaccine remains part of the US vaccine program . . . " Even today , you can just go on to the CDC website and the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ( MMWR ) . You can see that cases of polio in this country by and large occur when people get the oral vaccine in another country and then come here . When they say that polio is only a plane ride away , the truth is that disease from polio vaccine is also a plane ride away . . . Like I said , the injected vaccines do not interrupt propagation of the virus . If somebody comes to Polio Epidemic Historically Related to Increase in Sugar Consumption Here ' s another interesting tidbit that no one ever talks about : In the past , it has sometimes been suggested that a large part of the polio epidemic was related to increases in sugar consumption . Dr . Benjamin Sandler wrote an entire book about this , and Dr . Humphries refers to his work in her book as well . She explains the connection as follows : " Polio ' s an enterovirus [ i.e. a virus that enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract and thrives there ] . The integrity and the flora population in your bowel is extremely important when it comes to dealing with any kind of bowel infection . A diet that ' s high in sugar is going to 1 ) impair your cell - mediated immune system and 2 ) trash your gut flora . . . [ It was ] shown that in populations who cut back on their sugar intake , the rates of polio plummeted . . . But it was so unbelievable that nobody really listened to him . It was the same as when Dr . Frederick Klenner tried to say that he cured 100 percent of patients with intravenous vitamin C and [ it ] just did n ' t register . The . . . low - sugar diet was very effective because of the effect it has on the immune system and on the bowel flora . The same with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane ( DDT ) ; DDT really trashes the bowel , the intestinal walls , and the flora . . . . Not only can DDT give you all the symptoms of polio all by DDT exposure has also been linked to Alzheimer ' s disease , and it ' s worth noting that the contemporary equivalent of DDT , glyphosate , according to Dr . Don Huber , professor emeritus at Purdue University , is far more toxic than DDT . It definitely has been shown to decimate your microbiome , and glyphosate preferentially kills bacteria known to be beneficial for human health . ' You Can not Dabble in the Topic of Vaccination ' Dr . Humphries left a successful practice making $ 300,000 a year to be a poorly paid researcher . For her it was worth it , because her integrity would n ' t allow her to turn a blind eye to what she knew to be wrong . " If you want to make these [ vaccine ] arguments , we have to have information and we have to have knowledge . We have to understand the history , the medical literature , the biology , the chemistry , the physiology , and the immunology . That is not easy . You can not dabble in the topic of vaccination . If you do , you ' re likely going to be toppled by the pro - vaccine lobby because they ' re doing their homework . I felt it was more important to do my homework and make these arguments that I wanted to make . . . I do lectures if people invite me . I have toured through Scandinavia . Our book has been translated into two different languages [ Spanish and German ] . . . Right now I ' m really immersed in the topic of infant immunity because there is so much information that has just come out in the past few years that , in my opinion , turns the vaccine paradigm for infants completely on its head . Instead of arguing about any particular vaccine , if you understand the way the infant immune system is designed , you can automatically see that if you were going to toss any kind of a vaccine in there , you might give them some short - term immunity , but you ' re also going to change their immune systems so that it ca n ' t function the way it was designed to function . . . The arguments against vaccines when you really understand the infant immune system I think are irrefutable . " Science of Epigenetics Changes Everything Yet Again . . . Epigenetics is another field where biology is being turned on its head and all the old paradigms are being tossed out . Epigenetic science now tells us that our genes are NOT our destiny , and the problem is that once you start to epigenetically tinker with the infant immune system , you are basically depositing what Dr . Humphries refers to as " little cluster bombs " that will eventually " explode into a big problem . " As an example , she cites a study by Nikolaj Orntoft , in which African girls were injected with a tetanus So not only will each individual have a unique response to any given vaccine , based on their current health status , we ' re also epigenetically predisposed to respond differently in terms of the side effects we might develop . This means that having a vaccine compensation table for reimbursement for vaccine damage is nonsensical as we ' re bound to have different genes upregulated after vaccines are given . " We can have cancer genes upregulated , or autoimmune diseases upregulated . This has been shown in modern literature that used these highly sophisticated gene techniques to actually watch what happens after the vaccine is injected . I think this is really powerful information to show that , when vaccines started , they knew nothing about the immune system . Then scientists knew something about the immune system , but now we know about the genetics of the immune system and the epigenetics of the immune system , and that ' s got to be taken into account . Most Doctors Are Completely Uninformed , Which Means You Can not Make an Informed Choice Dr . Humphries stresses the importance of " thinking long and hard " about how much information you ' ve been given before your child is given a vaccine . " [ Vaccines ] can have tumorigenic kidney cells of a cocker spaniel in it . It can have human fetal cells with retroviruses . [ It can have ] aluminum , which is one of the most horrible things to inject into any sort of life form , especially into a muscle . . . Parents really need to know that their doctors are not informed and therefore they can not give informed consent , and that they really need to think about it because you can not unvaccinate . The fear of , " Oh , what if my child gets a disease " — that ' s where knowing the history is really important because what we ' re talking about is under which conditions people become susceptible . That ' s really more important than transmission . Because , yes , measles transmits very rapidly through the population , but it actually has a lot of benefits to the immune system — so much so that they ' re using it to treat cancer today . " We really need to understand each disease – what the risk of it is , how it ' s transmitted , what the vaccine effectiveness is , and what the risks are . Dr . Humphries also notes that the human body is designed in such a perfect way that there is a system in place to handle just about anything that happens to it , provided we ' ve treated our body properly . " Babies who come into this world in a normal and natural way , who are breastfed for an appropriate amount of time , that ' s the best protection you could ever give to your baby ' s immune system or brain . Consider that when the fear starts to creep in . If you ' re breastfeeding your baby , you ' re already giving the most powerful thing on the planet that can be given to that baby , " she says . More Information People have been scared into believing vaccines are the answer to prevent disease , but when you look at the historical evidence , the arguments used simply fall apart . There ' s just no question that improving your innate immune system — through reducing sugar and processed foods in your diet , improving your gut flora , leading a healthy lifestyle , and having adequate vitamin D levels , ideally through sensible sun exposure , — will provide a far more effective immune response and virtually eliminate any risk of developing a life threatening infection . The key is to have the courage to trust in this truth — that your body is designed to maintain health . Its natural course and direction is to be healthy not sick . If you have a healthy lifestyle , exposure to nearly all of these infectious agents will ultimately make you healthy and stronger . This is similar to exercise , which actually tears your body down to make it stronger . Nature actually knows what it ' s doing , whereas putting chemicals into your body based on human theories ( or rumors ! ) that are " We have a highly profitable , lucrative religion that involves the government , industry , and academia . That religion is vaccination . People believe in vaccines . They ' ll tell you , they believe in vaccines . But you ask them what they know about vaccines and it will be almost nothing . In fact the people who argue the loudest usually know the least when it comes to trying to convince you to take the vaccine . That ' s been my experience . Medical schools are bereft of information on the history of vaccination , on the contents of them , and the potential problems . We have the go - to doctors , like Dr . Paul Offit , teaching doctors how to talk to vaccine - refusing parents . We have doctors like Dr . Robert Jacobson putting out PowerPoint presentations to give to doctors , literally telling them to persuade the parents rather than to inform them . . . Doctors are really being systematically brainwashed . Not only that , but if doctors do start to see problems . . . wake up to it ; do their own research , and buck the system , they risk being treated the way I was . I was well respected through the entire state of Maine . People were referring their patients to me . My colleagues would come to me with their medical problems . . . But once I started to argue against the practice of vaccination , I was automatically tossed into the category of a quack To learn more , I could n ' t more highly recommend Dr . Humphries excellent book , Dissolving Illusions : Disease , Vaccines , and the Forgotten History available in paper back and Kindle on Amazon . You can also find more information on the book ' s website , dissolvingillusions . com . I have read it cover to cover and plan on doing so again as there are loads of powerful information that helps combat the blindly foolish acceptance of nearly all media and professionals on the value of vaccinations . One of the Most Powerful Videos I ' ve Ever Seen The following video from Barbara Loe Fisher is one of the most powerful videos that I have ever seen . I am hopeful that watching this video will inspire you to take up the cause and join the fight for vaccine freedom and independence . There is a cultural war and collusion between many industries and federal regulatory agencies that results in a suppression of the truth about vital important health issues . If this suppression continues we will gradually and progressively erode our private individual rights that our ancestors fought so hard to achieve . Please take a few minutes to watch this video . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Protect Your Right To Informed Consent and Defend Vaccine Exemptions With all the uncertainty surrounding the safety and efficacy of vaccines , it ' s critical to protect your right to make independent health choices and exercise voluntary informed consent to vaccination . It is urgent that everyone in America stand up and fight to protect and expand vaccine informed consent protections in state public health and employment laws . The best way to do this is to get personally involved with your state legislators and educating the leaders in your community . Think Globally , Act Locally . National vaccine policy recommendations are made at the federal level but vaccine laws are made at the state level . It is at the state level where your action to protect your vaccine choice rights can have the greatest impact . It is critical for EVERYONE to get involved now in standing up for the legal right to make voluntary vaccine choices in America because those choices are being threatened by lobbyists representing drug companies , medical trade associations , and public health officials , who are trying to persuade legislators to strip all vaccine exemptions from public health laws . Signing up for NVIC ' s free Advocacy Portal at www . NVICAdvocacy . org gives you immediate , easy access to your own state legislators on your smart phone or computer so you can make your voice heard . You will be kept up to date on the latest state bills threatening your vaccine choice rights and get practical , useful information to help you become an effective vaccine choice advocate in your own community . Also , when national vaccine issues come up , you will have the up to date information and call to action items you need at your fingertips . So please , as your first step , sign up for the NVIC Advocacy Portal . CLICK HERE TO JOIN ! Share Your Story With the Media and People You Know If you or a family member has suffered a serious vaccine reaction , injury , or death , please talk about it . If we do n ' t share information and experiences with one another , everybody feels alone and afraid to speak up . Write a letter to the editor if you have a different perspective on a vaccine story that appears in your local newspaper . Make a call in to a radio talk show that is only presenting one side of the vaccine story . I must be frank with you ; you have to be brave because you might be strongly criticized for daring to talk about the " other side " of the vaccine story . Be prepared for it and have the courage to not back down . Only by sharing our perspective and what we know to be true about vaccination , will the public conversation about vaccination open up so people are not afraid to talk about it . We can not allow the drug companies and medical trade associations funded by drug companies or public health officials promoting forced use of a growing list of vaccines to dominate the conversation about vaccination . The vaccine injured can not be swept under the carpet and treated like nothing more than " statistically acceptable collateral damage " of national one - size - fits - all mandatory vaccination policies that put way too many people at risk for injury and death . We should n ' t be treating people like guinea pigs instead of human beings . Internet Resources Where You Can Learn More I encourage you to visit the website of the non - profit charity , the National Vaccine Information Center ( NVIC ) , at www . NVIC . org NVIC Memorial for Vaccine Victims — View descriptions and photos of children and adults , who have suffered vaccine reactions , injuries , and deaths . If you or your child experiences an adverse vaccine event , please consider posting and sharing your story here . If You Vaccinate , Ask 8 Questions — Learn how to recognize vaccine reaction symptoms and prevent vaccine injuries . Vaccine Freedom Wall — View or post descriptions of harassment and sanctions by doctors , employers , and school and health officials for making independent vaccine choices . Vaccine Failure Wall — View or post descriptions about vaccines that have failed to work and protect the vaccinated from disease . Connect With Your Doctor or Find a New One That Will Listen and Care If your pediatrician or doctor refuses to provide medical care to you or your child unless you agree to get vaccines you do n ' t want , I strongly encourage you to have the courage to find another doctor . Harassment , intimidation , and refusal of medical care is becoming the modus operandi of the medical establishment in an effort to stop the change in attitude of many parents about vaccinations after they become truly educated about health and vaccination . However , there is hope . At least 15 percent of young doctors recently polled admit that they ' re starting to adopt a more individualized approach to vaccinations in direct response to the vaccine safety concerns of parents . It is good news that there is a growing number of smart young doctors , who prefer to work as partners with parents in making personalized vaccine decisions for children , including delaying vaccinations or giving children fewer vaccines on the same day or continuing to provide medical care for those families , who decline use of one or more vaccines . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/02/anti-inflammatory-foods-herbs-spices.aspx | Top Anti - Inflammatory Foods , Herbs , and Spices February 02 , 2015 Available in : English Deutsch Español Français Polski Português русский 中文 日本語 한국어 Previous Next 您的瀏覽器目前無法識別任何可用的影片格式 。 按一下這裡以瀏覽關於 HTML5 影片的常見問題 。 Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at - a - glance The thread linking a wide variety of common health problems — from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and cancer — is chronic inflammation The key to reducing chronic inflammation starts with your diet . Being liberal in your use of high - quality herbs and spices is one simple way to boost the anti - inflammatory quality of your food Four herbs and spices found to quell the inflammatory response most effectively are cloves , ginger , rosemary , and turmeric By Dr . Mercola Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants , minerals and vitamins , and help maximize the nutrient density of your meals . Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally " upgrading " your food without adding a single calorie . In fact , on a per gram fresh weight basis , herbs rank even higher in antioxidant activity than fruits and vegetables , which are known to be high in antioxidants . Many studies have also shown that most spices tend to have unique medicinal qualities . In the featured study , 1 researchers from three Universities devised an experiment to evaluate the " true world " benefits of herbs and spices , by feeding them to people in quantities that are typically consumed simply by spicing up your meals . As noted by Dr . Michael Greger MD , who produced the video above : 2 " The researchers could have taken the easy route and just measured the change in antioxidant level in one ' s bloodstream before and after consumption , but the assumption that the appearance of antioxidant activity in the blood is an indication of bioavailability has a weakness . Maybe more gets absorbed than we think but does n ' t show up on antioxidant tests because it gets bound up to proteins or cells . So the researchers attempted to measure physiological changes in the blood . They were interested in whether absorbed compounds would be able to protect white blood cells from an oxidative or inflammatory injury — whether herb and spice consumption would protect the strands of our DNA from breaking when attacked by free radicals . " Four Spices That Pack a Powerful Anti - Inflammatory Punch For one week , 10 to 12 subjects in each of 13 groups consumed a small amount of a particular spice each day . For example , those in the oregano group ate just half a teaspoon of oregano daily for seven days . Blood samples were drawn one hour prior to consumption , and at the very end of the experiment . The participants ' blood was then analyzed for antioxidant capacity . The researchers also analyzed how well the blood could dampen an induced inflammatory response in white blood cells . This was done by placing the participants ' blood onto white blood cells that had been damaged by oxidized cholesterol ( commonly found in fried foods ) . Even at the " everyday " dosage amounts given , four spices were found to be significantly effective at quelling the inflammatory response : Cloves Ginger Rosemary Turmeric As noted in the featured article : " [ T ] he results represents what might happen when cells in our body are exposed to the levels of spices that circulate in our bloodstream after normal daily consumption — not megadoses in some pill . Just the amount that makes our spaghetti sauce , pumpkin pie , or curry sauce taste good . " Other Potent Anti - Inflammatory Spices An earlier study published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods 3 found a direct correlation between the antioxidant phenol content of spice and herb extracts and their ability to inhibit glycation and block the formation of AGE compounds ( advanced glycation end products ) , making them potent preventers of heart disease and premature aging . Here , cloves were ranked as the most potent of 24 common herbs and spices found in your spice rack . In all , the following were found to be the top 10 most potent anti - inflammatory herbs and spices : Cloves Cinnamon Jamaican allspice Apple pie spice mixture Oregano Pumpkin pie spice mixture Marjoram Sage Thyme Gourmet Italian spice Advertisement Inflammation Is at the Heart of Most Chronic Diseases It ' s important to realize that chronic inflammation is the source of many if not most diseases , including cancer , obesity , and heart disease , which essentially makes it the leading cause of death in the US . While inflammation is a perfectly normal and beneficial process that occurs when your body ' s white blood cells and chemicals protect you from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses , it leads to trouble when the inflammatory response gets out of hand . Your diet has a lot to do with this chain of events . While among the most potent , ounce for ounce , herbs and spices are certainly not the only anti - inflammatory ingredients available . A number of foods are well - known for their anti - inflammatory properties , and making sure you ' re eating a wide variety of them on a regular basis can go a long way toward preventing chronic illness . Top Seven Anti - Inflammatory Foods The following foods and nutrients deserve special mention for their ability to quell inflammatory responses in your body : 1 . Animal - based omega - 3 fat Animal - based omega - 3 fats — found in fatty fish like wild Alaskan salmon and fish - or krill oil — help fight inflammation throughout your body . It ' s particularly important for brain health . Research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 4 in 2012 confirmed that dietary supplementation with krill oil effectively reduced inflammation and oxidative stress . 2 . Leafy greens Dark leafy greens such as kale , spinach , collard greens and Swiss chard contain powerful antioxidants , flavonoids , carotenoids , and vitamin C — all of which help protect against cellular damage . Ideally , opt for organic locally grown veggies that are in season , and consider eating a fair amount of them raw . Juicing is an excellent way to get more greens into your diet . 3 . Blueberries Blueberries rate very high in antioxidant capacity compared to other fruits and vegetables . They are also lower in sugar than many other fruits . 4 . Tea Matcha tea is the most nutrient - rich green tea and comes in the form of a stone - ground unfermented powder . The best Matcha comes from Japan and has up to 17 times the antioxidants of wild blueberries , and seven times more than dark chocolate . Tulsi is another tea loaded with anti - inflammatory antioxidants and other micronutrients that support immune function and heart health . 5 . Fermented vegetables and traditionally cultured foods Optimizing your gut flora is important for a well - functioning immune system , and helps ward off chronic inflammation . In fact , the majority of inflammatory diseases start in your gut , as the result of an imbalanced microbiome . Fermented foods such as kefir , natto , kimchee , miso , tempeh , pickles , sauerkraut , olives , and other fermented vegetables , will help ' reseed ' your gut with beneficial bacteria . Fermented foods can also help your body rid itself of harmful toxins such as heavy metals and pesticides that promote inflammation . 6 . Shiitake mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms contain strong compounds with the natural ability to discourage inflammation , such as Ergothioneine , which inhibits oxidative stress . They also contain a number of unique nutrients that many do not get enough of in their diet . One is copper , which is one of the few metallic elements accompanied by amino and fatty acids that are essential to human health . Since your body ca n ' t synthesize copper , your diet must supply it regularly . Copper deficiency can be a factor in the development of coronary heart disease . 7 . Garlic Garlic has been treasured for its medicinal properties for centuries . It ' s also one of the most heavily researched plant foods around . Over 170 studies 5 show it benefitting more than 150 different conditions . Garlic exerts its benefits on multiple levels , offering anti - bacterial , anti - viral , anti - fungal , and antioxidant properties . It ' s thought that much of garlic ' s therapeutic effect comes from its sulfur - containing compounds , such as allicin . Research 6 has revealed that as allicin digests in your body it produces sulfenic acid , a compound that reacts faster with dangerous free radicals than any other known compound . Your Diet Is Key for Reducing Chronic Inflammation The running thread linking a wide variety of common health problems — from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and cancer — is chronic inflammation . The key to reducing chronic inflammation in your body starts with your diet , and being liberal in your use of high - quality herbs and spices is one simple way to boost the quality of your food . They ' re an inexpensive " secret weapon " that just about everyone can take advantage of . Spicing up your meals is not enough , however , if processed foods comprise the bulk of your diet . It ' s important to realize that dietary components can either prevent or trigger inflammation from taking root in your body , and processed foods do the latter , courtesy of pro - inflammatory ingredients like high fructose corn syrup , soy , processed vegetable oils ( trans fats ) , and other chemical additives . Besides adding anti - inflammatory foods to your diet , you ' ll also want to avoid the following pro - inflammatory dietary culprits as much as possible : Refined sugar , processed fructose , and grains . If your fasting insulin level is three or above , consider dramatically reducing or eliminating grains and sugars until you optimize your insulin level , as insulin resistance this is a primary driver of chronic inflammation . As a general guideline , I recommend restricting your total fructose intake to 25 grams per day . If you ' re insulin or leptin resistant ( have high blood pressure , high cholesterol , heart disease , or are overweight ) , consider cutting that down to 15 grams per day until your insulin / leptin resistance has Oxidized cholesterol ( cholesterol that has gone rancid , such as that from overcooked , scrambled eggs ) Foods cooked at high temperatures , especially if cooked with vegetable oil ( such as peanut , corn , and soy oil ) Trans fats Replacing processed foods with whole , ideally organic foods will automatically address most of these factors , especially if you eat a large portion of your food raw . Equally important is making sure you ' re regularly reseeding your gut with beneficial bacteria , as mentioned above . To help you get started on a healthier diet , I suggest following my free Optimized Nutrition Plan , which starts at the beginner phase and systematically guides you step - by - step to the advanced level . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/05/06/coughing-causes.aspx | 7 Kinds of Coughs and What They Might Mean May 06 , 2015 Available in : English Deutsch Español Français Polski Português 中文 Previous Next Story at - a - glance A cough is a symptom that helps your body get rid of foreign material or mucus from your lungs and airways Common causes of coughs include postnasal drip , asthma , GERD , certain medications , and more By Dr . Mercola A cough is a symptom , not a disease in and of itself , that ' s often indicative of an underlying condition . A cough can accompany a common cold , for instance , or be due to allergies , lung disease , or even gastrointestinal troubles . Although the causes are varied , the reason you cough is to help your body get rid of foreign material or mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages . It ' s one of your body ' s protective mechanisms designed to keep you breathing easy . Sometimes , it ' s easy to determine why you ' re coughing but it can also be a mystery . By paying attention to the details – the sound of your cough , for instance , along with accompanying symptoms – you can often identify the cause , which is important for getting on the road to recovery . Following are seven common reasons for a cough , and what to do about them . 1 7 Common Reasons for Coughs 1 . Postnasal Drip A cold or allergies can cause mucus to drip down your throat . This postnasal drip can touch on nerve endings , leading to either a wet or dry cough . A cough due to postnasal drip will usually be worse at night , and you may also have a tickle or scratchy feeling at the back of your throat . If allergies are causing the postnasal drip , you may also have itchy eyes and sneezing . If you have postnasal drip accompanied by congestion , pressure in your face , cold symptoms lasting longer than 10 days , and thick green or yellow mucus , you could have a sinus infection . In this case , irrigating your sinuses may help . In a 2007 study from University of Michigan Health System researchers , saline irrigation was found to decrease nasal congestion more effectively than saline sprays . 2 It appears to work by thinning mucus , decreasing swelling in your nasal passages , and removing debris , bacteria , allergens , and inflammatory substances from your nose , hence decreasing swelling that makes it hard to breathe . To make your own preservative - free saline solution , just add one teaspoon of Himalayan or sea salt to one pint of distilled water . Make sure you use a saline solution that does not contain benzalkonium , a preservative that can impair your nasal function and might sting and burn . 2 . Asthma A dry cough coupled with a rattling or wheezing sound is often a sign of asthma . In this condition , your airways become inflamed , leading to wheezing , coughing , and difficulty in breathing . Cough due to asthma typically worsens at night or while exercising . It may be accompanied by chest tightness , shortness of breath , and fatigue . If you have asthma , I suggest looking into The Buteyko Method , which teaches you how to bring your breathing volume back toward normal or , in other words , to reverse what ' s called chronic hyperventilation or chronic overbreathing . When your breathing is normal , you have better oxygenation of tissues and organs . Optimizing both your gut health and vitamin D levels should also be at the top of your list if you ' re suffering from asthma 3 . GERD ( Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ) After food passes through your esophagus into your stomach , a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter ( LES ) closes , preventing food or acid to move back up . GERD , also sometimes referred to as acid reflux , occurs when the LES relaxes inappropriately , allowing acid from your stomach to flow ( reflux ) backward into your esophagus . GERD may cause a dry , spasmodic cough . In fact , GERD is the second most - common cause of chronic cough . 3 As reported by GI Motility 4 Gastroesophageal reflux … can impact the lung and is a cause of subacute and chronic cough . The esophagus and the lung share common embryonic foregut origins and vagal innervation . " A GERD - related cough is likely to become worse when you ' re lying down or eating . It may be associated with other GERD symptoms , such as heartburn , but in 75 percent of cases , chronic cough is the only symptom . Conventionally , GERD is thought to be caused by excessive amounts of acid in your stomach , which is why acid - blocking drugs are typically prescribed or recommended . However , GERD is a symptom more commonly related to hiatal hernia and / or Helicobacter pylori ( H . pylori ) infection The problem also typically results from having too little acid in your stomach , which is why drugs like proton pump inhibitors ( PPIs ) typically just perpetuate the problem and make GERD worse . Ultimately , the answer to heartburn and acid indigestion is to restore your natural gastric balance and function . Eating large amounts of processed foods and sugars is a surefire way to exacerbate GERD , as it will upset the bacterial balance in your stomach and intestine . Instead , you ' ll want to eat a lot of vegetables and other high - quality , ideally organic , unprocessed foods . Also , eliminate food triggers from your diet . Common culprits here include caffeine , alcohol , and nicotine products . Next , you need to make sure you ' re getting enough beneficial bacteria from your diet . This will help balance your bowel flora , which can help eliminate H . pylori bacteria naturally without resorting to antibiotics . It will also aid in proper digestion and assimilation of your food . Ideally , you ' ll want to get your probiotics from fermented foods . If you are n ' t eating fermented foods , you most likely will need to supplement with a probiotic on a regular basis . Another option if you have too little stomach acid is to take a betaine hydrochloric supplement , which is available in health food stores without prescription . You ' ll want to take as many as you need to get the slightest burning sensation and then decrease by one capsule . This will help your body to better digest your food and will also help kill H . pylori and normalize your symptoms . 4 . Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) If you ' re chronically coughing and hacking up lots of mucus ( especially in the morning ) your cough may be due to COPD . Typically , the cough will be worst in the morning and ease in severity throughout the day . You may also experience shortness of breath ( particularly with physical activity ) , wheezing , fatigue , and chest tightness . Smoking is a major cause of COPD , which includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis . In emphysema , the air sacs in your lungs eventually lose their elasticity and start to worsen . Chronic bronchitis happens when there is a swelling in the linings of your lungs and it constrains your breathing . 5 . Medication - Related Cough Drugs known as ACE inhibitors , which are used to treat high blood pressure , can cause a dry cough in about 20 percent of patients . If you noticed your cough a few weeks after starting this medication , it could be to blame . While you should n ' t stop blood pressure medication without your doctor ' s guidance , it ' s important to be aware that high blood pressure can often be remedied with lifestyle changes . If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure , dietary strategies will be crucial to controlling your levels . One of the primary underlying causes of high blood pressure is related to your body producing too much insulin and leptin in response to a high - carbohydrate ( i.e. high sugar ) and processed - food diet Avoiding processed foods ( due to their being high in sugar / fructose , grains , trans fat , and other damaged fats and processed salt ) is my number one recommendation if you have high blood pressure . A comprehensive fitness program is another strategy that can improve your blood pressure and heart health without resorting to medications . 6 . Pneumonia Pneumonia starts out as a dry cough but progresses into a wet cough with yellow , green , or red mucus . Your cough may be accompanied by fever , chills , trouble breathing , or pain when coughing or breathing in deeply . Anytime you cough up excess mucus and phlegm , spit it out rather than swallowing it , as swallowing excess mucus can cause irritation to your stomach . Most people with pneumonia can recover safely at home by drinking lots of fluids and getting rest . However , in severe cases , in the elderly or in young children , pneumonia may require hospitalization to receive fluids , breathing treatments , and oxygen therapy . Pneumonia may be caused by a virus or bacteria . Although antibiotics are sometimes given , they will not be effective for viral pneumonia . 7 . Whooping Cough ( Pertussis ) Whooping cough causes a severe cough that ends with a whooping sound as you breath in . In the US , from January 1 to June 16 , 2014 , there were nearly 10,000 cases of pertussis , or whooping cough , confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) . This is a 24 percent increase compared to the same time period in 2013 . 5 The CDC maintains that the best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated , but this deserves a closer look . CDC data shows 84 percent of children under the age of 3 have received at least FOUR DTaP shots and yet , despite this high vaccination rate , whooping cough still keeps circulating among both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals . The vaccine is clearly ineffective , and it ' s not just failing to prevent whooping cough in the US . In the UK , researchers similarly revealed that nearly 20 percent of fully vaccinated children still contracted whooping cough . 6 If you think you have whooping cough , you should seek medical attention right away , especially if it occurs in a young child . However , there are some natural treatments that may help ( and certainly wo n ' t hurt ) . 7 Avoid mucus - forming foods , such as milk , flour , and eggs , as well as sugar Eat light foods such as vegetables , soups with garlic , and herbal teas Homeopathic remedies for pertussis include Coccus cacti and the nosode . Pertussin . Drosera is recommended for coughing fits followed by gagging , retching , or vomiting . Cuprum may be indicated for coughing fits followed by gasping for air , difficulty breathing , or that end in exhaustion Wild cherry bark lozenges may soothe your throat Keep well hydrated Try up to 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C daily for seven days Keep your room and home well - ventilated and free of smoke Use a warm air humidifier with essential oils ( try basil , cyprus , marjoram , thyme , wintergreen , tea tree , camphor , lavender , chamomile , peppermint , or eucalyptus ) Massage essential oils with a carrier oil ( like coconut oil ) into the patient ' s chest or back Acupuncture may be beneficial ( and its effects for whooping cough are recognized by the World Health Organization ) Rest and avoid exertion Arrange pillows so the patient can be more upright while sleeping Boil fresh ginger root in water for 20 minutes , then add the water to a foot bath to soak feet for up to 20 minutes Heat a pan of water to just boiling , then add a few drops of oil of thyme . Have the patient breathe in the steam from the pan ( cover his or her head with a towel , being careful to avoid getting burned ) Keep skin hydrated by massaging in coconut oil daily Advertisement Coughs May Take More Than Two Weeks to Go Away A report published in the Annals of Family Medicine revealed that average US adult believes an average cough lasts about seven to nine days . In reality , the average cough lasts close to 18 days . 8 This mismatch between patients ' expectation of how long a cough should last often leads to trips to the doctor … and requests for antibiotics if a cough lingers longer than a week . Mark Ebell , a family physician and associate professor of Public Health at the University of Georgia , told USA Today 9 " I frequently see patients who come in and have been sick for four or five days and say ' boy I really need an antibiotic — I ' m just not getting better . ' " In reality , most acute coughs are due to viral illnesses such as colds and flu , which antibiotics do n ' t help . When physicians prescribe antibiotics for unnecessary conditions , several negative consequences happen . First , the overuse of antibiotics promotes the natural mutation of common bacteria , ultimately resulting in the creation of new , resistant strains . You also have a chance of having an adverse reaction anytime you take an antibiotic , and antibiotics also cause an imbalance in your body ' s microbiome . Antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily more often that you Part of the CDC ' s 2016 budget includes money to develop prescription surveillance programs in each state , as many states currently do not even collect data on antimicrobial resistance . As reported by Reuters : 10 " More than half of all hospitalized patients will get an antibiotic at some point during their stay , but studies have shown that 30 to 50 percent of antibiotics prescribed in hospitals are unnecessary or incorrect , contributing to antibiotic resistance . Recognizing that much of the misuse of antibiotics occurs outside of hospitals , the White House plan gives doctors who take part in Medicare or Medicaid three years to start reporting their antibiotics prescriptions , with financial incentives and penalties attached . " Education appears somewhat useful in helping the problem . In one study , when medical practices used printed brochures and posters or computerized guidelines to discourage antibiotic use for coughs , prescription rates declined 12 percent and 13 percent , respectively . 11 What Works to Soothe a Cough ? Most uncomplicated colds , which often lead to coughs , last between eight and nine days , but about 25 percent last two weeks , and 5 - 10 percent last three weeks . How quickly your cold is resolved has a lot to do with your general lifestyle habits and the state of your immune system . More often than not , over - the - counter ( OTC ) cough and cold remedies will NOT cause a speedier recovery . Honey , particularly in its raw form , is a much better option . The World Health Organization ( WHO ) lists honey as a demulcent , which is a substance that relieves irritation in your mouth or throat by forming a protective film . 12 Research shows honey works as well as dextromethorphan , a common ingredient in OTC cough medications , to soothe cough and related sleeping difficulties due to upper respiratory tract infections in children . 13 The Organic Consumers Association has also published this simple honey lemon cough syrup recipe that ' s useful to keep on hand if a bothersome cough strikes . 14 ( Parents are advised not to give honey to any child under the age of 1 year ; infants younger than that are at risk for botulism from honey . ) Honey Lemon Cough Syrup Lemon helps promote health by quickly alkalinizing your body , and honey will kill most bacteria while soothing your throat . This is a perfect choice for a quick cough remedy . Put a pint of raw honey in a pan on the stove on VERY low heat ( Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties ) . Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2 - 3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin . Let the lemon cool enough to handle then cut it in slices and add it to the pint of honey on the stove . Let mixture cook on warm heat for about an hour . Then strain the lemon from the honey making sure all lemon seeds are removed . Let cool , then bottle in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator . This syrup will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator . To soothe a cough , take ½ teaspoon for a 25 lb . child and 1 teaspoon for a 50 lb . child , about 4 times a day , or as often as needed . Adults can take 1 - tablespoon dose . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . And now it ’ s pre - loaded with each recipe ’ s nutritional information ! 3 A $ 10 discount off any Mercola . com order This one bonus alone pays for a big portion of your book order . 4 Your five - recipe sneak peek from the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Get a jumpstart on some of the most tantalizing recipes before the cookbook is released ! 5 KetoFast 30 - Day Challenge Guide ( COMING SOON ) A step - by - step guide that makes eating simple by walking you through the first 30 days of KetoFasting . And coming soon — the perfect companion book to “ KetoFast , ” the “ KetoFast Cookbook ! ” This valuable resource offers over 40 tasty and nourishing recipes that you can prepare and enjoy as you embark on this program . Do n ’ t miss out on both of these books ! Preorder your copy now . It ’ s one of the smartest steps you can take to make a profound difference in your health . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/09/09/toxic-toothpaste-ingredients.aspx | Toxic Toothpaste Ingredients You Need to Avoid September 09 , 2015 Available in : English Deutsch Español Polski русский Previous Next Story at - a - glance Your mouth is highly absorbent , so chemicals lurking in your toothpaste get a fast - track into your bloodstream Triclosan , sodium lauryl sulfate ( SLS ) , artificial sweeteners , fluoride , and diethanolamine ( DEA ) are examples of toothpaste ingredients that may be toxic You can make your own natural toothpaste at home – and remember that a healthy diet is key for optimal oral health By Dr . Mercola You might not think much about the ingredients in your toothpaste compared to the ingredients in your food or even other personal care products , but those pea - sized dollops on your toothbrush twice a day add up . Over the course of a lifetime , the average American uses about 20 gallons of toothpaste , 1 and even if you spit most of it out , some of the chemicals it contains make their way into your bloodstream . Your mouth is actually one of the most absorbent places in your entire body . This is why some medications are administered sublingually , or under your tongue . While you ' re dutifully brushing and swishing , the ingredients in your toothpaste enter your mouth and gums , which are the gateway to every system in your body . " 2 This is why you need to be very careful when choosing toothpaste . Many popular brands contain questionable ingredients that you ' re far better off avoiding . 7 Toxic Toothpaste Ingredients 1 . Triclosan The popular toothpaste Colgate Total contains an antibacterial chemical called triclosan , which allows the company to tout it as the " only toothpaste approved by the FDA to help fight plaque and gingivitis . " 3 But while triclosan has been shown to help prevent gingivitis , the benefit comes at a steep price . The chemical has been linked to concerns over antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption . Endocrine - disrupting chemicals are a serious concern , as they can promote a wide variety of health problems , including breast , ovarian , prostate , and testicular cancer , preterm and low birth weight babies , precocious puberty in girls , and undescended testicles in boys . Some animal studies showed that triclosan caused fetal bone malformations in mice and rats , which may hint at hormonal effects . Further , triclosan may interfere with a type of cell signaling in brain , heart , and other cells , such that researchers noted it " may not be worth potential risks . " 4 The chemical has also been linked to cancer , with research finding triclosan may promote breast cancer progression . 5 The state of Minnesota has already banned most uses of triclosan , but it ' s still widely sold across the US in toothpaste , hand soap , makeup , and more . Toothpaste appears to be one of the most potent delivery vehicles for the chemical , as research found people who brushed their teeth with Colgate Total had more than five times as much triclosan in their urine as those who did not . 6 2 . Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ( SLS ) Many toothpastes contain surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate , sodium laureth sulfate ( SLS ) , or sodium lauryl ether sulfate ( SLES ) . Surfactants are chemicals responsible for the foaming action of the toothpaste , but they also interfere with the functioning of your taste buds by breaking up the phospholipids on your tongue . This enhances bitter tastes and is thought to be the reason why everything tastes so bad right after you ' ve brushed your teeth . Not to mention , SLS has even been linked to skin irritation and painful canker sores , with research suggesting an SLS - free toothpaste should be used for people with recurring sores 7 However , one of the main problems with SLS is that the manufacturing process ( ethoxylation ) results in it being potentially contaminated with 1 , 4 dioxane , a carcinogenic byproduct . 8 The manufacturing process also releases carcinogenic volatile organic compounds into the environment . SLS is also registered as an insecticide and may have toxic effects to marine life , including fish , insects , and crustaceans . 9 The manufacturers actually tried to get approval to market SLS as a pesticide for organic farmers , but the application was denied because of its potential for environmental damage . 10 3 . Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are often added to commercial toothpastes . Aspartame is primarily made up of aspartic acid and phenylalanine . The phenylalanine has been synthetically modified to carry a methyl group , which provides the majority of the sweetness . That phenylalanine methyl bond , called a methyl ester , is very weak , which allows the methyl group on the phenylalanine to easily break off and form methanol . You may have heard the claim that aspartame is harmless because methanol is also found in fruits and vegetables . However , in fruits and vegetables , the methanol is firmly bonded to pectin , allowing it to be safely passed through your digestive tract . Not so with the methanol created by aspartame ; there it ' s not bonded to anything that can help eliminate it from your body . That ' s problem number one . Problem number two relates to the fact that humans are the only mammals who are NOT equipped with a protective biological mechanism that breaks down methanol into harmless formic acid . In humans , the methyl alcohol travels through your blood vessels into sensitive areas , such as your brain , where the methanol is converted to formaldehyde . And since there ' s no catalase present , the formaldehyde is free to cause enormous damage in your tissues . Symptoms from methanol poisoning are many , and include headaches , ear buzzing , dizziness , nausea , gastrointestinal disturbances , weakness , vertigo , chills , memory lapses , numbness , and shooting pains in the extremities , behavioral disturbances , and neuritis . 4 . Fluoride Fluoride has long been heralded as the answer to decaying teeth , but it ' s been receiving increasing scrutiny in recent years , and for good reason . A groundbreaking study published in the journal Langmuir 11 uncovered that the supposedly beneficial fluorapatite layer formed on your teeth from fluoride is a mere six nanometers thick . To understand just how thin this is , you ' d need 10,000 of these layers to get the width of a strand of your hair ! Scientists now question whether this ultra - thin layer can actually protect your enamel and provide any discernible benefit , considering the fact that it is quickly eliminated by simple chewing . They wrote : " … [ I ] t has to be asked whether such narrow … layers really can act as protective layers for the enamel . " In fact , toothpaste that contains the naturally occurring cacao extract theobromine better repaired and re - mineralized exposed dentin ( the tissue that makes up the bulk of your teeth below the enamel ) than fluoride toothpaste , according to one study . 12 Not to mention , fluoride toothpaste is often the largest single source of fluoride intake for young children and is a major risk factor for disfiguring dental fluorosis . This is because children swallow a large amount of the paste that they put in their mouth . In fact , research has shown that it is not uncommon for young children to swallow more fluoride from toothpaste alone than is recommended as an entire day ' s ingestion from all sources . 13 Swallowing fluoride , as is the case with fluoridated drinking water , is especially detrimental to your health , as the science clearly demonstrates that fluoride is a toxic chemical that accumulates in your tissues over time , wreaks havoc with enzymes , and produces a number of serious adverse health effects , including neurological and endocrine dysfunction . Children are particularly at risk for adverse effects of overexposure . If you have a young child , therefore , it ' s recommended that you use a non - fluoride toothpaste , although I recommend the same for adults as well . 5 . Propylene Glycol Propylene glycol is a type of mineral oil that , in the industrial grade , is used in antifreeze , paints , enamels , and airplane de - icers . The pharmaceutical - grade form is used in many personal care products , including toothpaste , as a surfactant . Research on the safety of propylene glycol in personal care products is lacking , although it ' s a known skin , eye , and lung irritant and may cause organ system toxicity . 14 This is clearly not a substance you want to be brushing your teeth with . 6 . Diethanolamine ( DEA ) DEA is found in many foaming products such as toothpaste . It ' s a known hormone disrupter and can react with other ingredients to form a potential carcinogen called NDEA ( N - nitrosodiethanolamine ) , which is readily absorbed through the skin and has been linked with cancers of the stomach , esophagus , liver , and bladder . The Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) ranks DEA as a number 10 in its cosmetics database ( the most toxic score ) due to high concerns of organ system toxicity , contamination concerns and irritation , along with moderate cancer risk . The California Environmental Protection Agency lists DEA as a possible human carcinogen . 15 7 . Microbeads Microbeads are tiny plastic pellets found in body washes , facial scrubs , toothpaste , and more . The microbeads go down your drain , through the filters at most wastewater treatment plants , and out into the environment . Plastic microbeads absorb toxins from the water and are eaten by a wide variety of marine life and , ultimately , by humans as well . There ' s good reason to boycott any toothpaste containing microbeads , even aside from the obvious environmental threat . Last year , a Dallas dental hygienist reported finding the microbeads in patients ' teeth The bits were found in Crest microbead toothpaste and were getting trapped under patients ' gums . This gives food and bacteria an entrance to your gum line , which could actually cause gum disease . 16 Procter & Gamble , which makes Crest , reported they would stop using the microbeads by 2016 as a result . But while it seems the use of microbeads is on its way out , the Personal Care Products Council ( PCPC ) is lobbying to have microbeads made from biodegradable plastic such as polylactic acid ( PLA ) remain in personal care products . Advertisement Healthy Homemade Toothpaste Recipes It ' s possible to make your own toothpaste and avoid many of the pitfalls of commercial varieties . The first one includes coconut oil , which has been tested against strains of Streptococcus bacteria , which are common inhabitants of your mouth . Research has found that enzyme - modified coconut oil ( treated with enzymes in a process similar to digestion ) strongly inhibits the growth of most strains of Streptococcus bacteria , including symptoms of , an acid - producing bacterium that is a major cause of tooth decay . 17 It is thought that the breaking down of the fatty coconut oil by the enzymes turns it into acids , which are toxic to certain bacteria . 18 Chief researcher Dr . Damien Brady said : " Incorporating enzyme - modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives , particularly as it works at relatively low concentrations . Also , with increasing antibiotic resistance , it is important that we turn our attention to new ways to combat microbial infection . " Homemade Peppermint and Coconut Oil Toothpaste 19 Ingredients 1 / 2 cup bentonite clay 1 / 8 tsp . salt 2 tsp . baking soda 2 / 3 cup water 1 / 4 cup coconut oil 1 tsp . stevia ( optional ) 1 to 4 drops peppermint essential oil Preparation Mix the clay and salt in a bowl . Add the water . Mix well . Add the rest of ingredients . Mix well again until it forms a paste . Store it in a jar with a lid . Every time you go to use it , spoon some onto your toothbrush . Dampen the paste by putting your brush under some gently running water . Brush as usual . If for some reason you prefer a toothpaste without coconut oil , you can also try this recipe , which makes enough for three brushings : 20 Homemade Baking Soda and Peppermint Toothpaste Ingredients 1 tsp . baking soda 1 drop peppermint or lemon essential oil A few drops of water Preparation Mix in a bowl until the paste is formed . Then brush your teeth . Your Diet Is a Major Factor in Tooth Decay When it comes to maintaining good oral health , brushing and flossing are important , but there ' s no denying the role of your diet as well . Sugar , in particular , is a primary culprit . As reported by Medical News Today : 21 There is overwhelming evidence that sugars are the most important dietary factor in dental disease . Specifically , it is the amount and frequency of free sugars consumed that determine the severity of decay … Consuming a variety of foods rich in nutrients and avoiding those that contain sugars and starches are important for keeping teeth and gums healthy … Sugar and sweets intake should be limited , as the bacteria in the mouth need sugar to produce the acids that weaken enamel and damage teeth . Each time you expose your teeth to sugar the demineralization process begins , and it can take up to an hour for the mouth to return to normal non - acidic PH conditions . " It helps to remember that achieving oral health is really about promoting balance among the bacteria in your mouth , or your oral microbiome . Cutting way back on sugar is crucial for this process , and I ' ve also noticed success in adding fermented vegetables . I used to be severely challenged with plaque — so much so I required very frequent visits to the dental hygienist just to keep up with it . Once I started adding fermented vegetables regularly to my diet however , the plaque buildup was dramatically reduced . Dr . Gerry Curatola , founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry , who has over 30 years ' experience in biological dentistry , explained : " You have to think about promoting balance … We ' ve looked at organic gardening and the environment around us and even eating organic foods . I ' d like everyone to think about doing ' organic gardening ' in the mouth . The way you do that is through a strong , healthy , and balanced nutritional protocol . I call it triple - A nutrition – alkalizing , antioxidant - rich , and anti - inflammatory . People should know what nutritional factors are inflammatory . There are inflammatory triggers , whether it ' s gluten , In addition to an alkalizing , antioxidant - rich , and anti - inflammatory diet , he recommends eliminating detergent - based products such as toothpaste and antibacterial and alcohol - based mouthwashes . A Tried - and - True Plan for Optimal Dental Health We know that eating highly processed foods and sugar certainly causes and worsens dental decay in humans , but there is also evidence of tooth decay in ancient populations , long before there was exposure to refined sugar and white flour , as well as among wild animals today . Even some dolphins , which generally eat no carbohydrates whatsoever — preferring only fish , squid , and crustaceans — have problems with tooth decay . So , clearly , simply following a healthy diet is not enough to explain this phenomenon or else there would be no dental decay in ancient peoples or wildlife . In addition to consuming foods that are part of a healthy diet ( and avoiding processed foods and refined sugar ) , make sure you are getting plenty of omega - 3 fats . The latest research suggests even moderate amounts of omega - 3 fats may help ward off gum disease . My favorite source of high - quality animal - based omega - 3 fat is krill oil . You ' ll also want to make sure you consume a diet rich in fresh , whole foods , fermented vegetables , and grass - fed meats , which will ensure you ' re getting plenty of the minerals that are so important for strong bones and teeth . Practicing twice daily brushing and flossing , along with regular cleanings by a biological dentist and hygienist , will ensure that your teeth and gums are as healthy as they can be . You may also want to consider oil pulling with coconut oil , which is a powerful inhibitor of a large variety of pathogenic organisms . Avoid fluoridated water and fluoridated toothpaste , as well as most commercial toothpaste brands . Instead use natural non - fluoride toothpaste , either homemade or from a reputable brand . My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/08/31/lead-in-lipstick.aspx | How Safe Is Your Favorite Lipstick ? August 31 , 2016 Available in : English Español Previous Next Story at - a - glance Past research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified 400 different lipsticks with levels of lead Recent research detected seven trace metals in lipstick with greater relative risk of ingestion than lead , including heavy metals and known carcinogens Available healthy options do n ’ t compromise your health while still allowing you to enjoy your makeup By Dr . Mercola If you think your favorite lipstick , gloss or eye shadow is " safe " because it does n ' t list lead or arsenic on the ingredients label , think again . Virtually every cosmetic product tested in one study contained a potentially dangerous or proven toxic heavy metal . 1 Personal care products are a $ 50 billion industry in the United States , yet the U.S. government does n ' t require any mandatory testing for these products before they hit store shelves . Lipstick , deodorants , shampoos and other personal care products do not usually undergo testing and many times do n ' t contain a complete list of ingredients . What this means is that women who apply lipstick several times a day could easily be ingesting high amounts of lead 2 3 over the course of their lifetime , along with any number of other unknown chemical additives . Chemicals are not only ingested but also absorbed through your skin , and are not limited to cosmetics . Latest Senate Bill May Not Be Enough As an example of just one personal care product problem , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) received 127 complaints of adverse events along with more than 21,000 grievances sent directly to the manufacturers of WEN hair care for itching , skin irritation and hair loss . 4 In April , 2015 , a bipartisan bill sponsored by senators from Maine and California was introduced to require FDA participation in cosmetic regulation . 5 Senate bill 1014 Personal Care Products Safety Act was referred to the Committee on Health , Education , Labor and Pensions after an initial reading . 6 This bill essentially states : 7 " The FDA must review the safety of at least five cosmetic ingredients each year , and it may establish conditions for safe use of an ingredient , including a limit on the amount of the ingredient or a requirement for a warning label . A cosmetic can not be sold if it contains an ingredient that is not safe , not safe under the recommended conditions of use or not safe in the amount present in the cosmetic . If the FDA determines that a cosmetic has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences , it may prohibit the cosmetic ' s distribution by suspending the cosmetic ingredient statement . " However , a single tube of lipstick from one company will typically contain a dozen ingredients . 8 While the intention is good , testing just five ingredients a year over all cosmetic products on the market will take many decades . Companies producing personal care products are able to change their ingredients and names far quicker than the ingredients can be tested . Therefore , it is important that you know your risks when you use your favorite personal care products . Heavy Metals Are Common in Your Makeup In the report " Heavy Metal Hazard : The Health Risks of Hidden Heavy Metals in Face Makeup , " 9 Canada - based Environmental Defence tested 49 different makeup items , including five foundations , four concealers , four powders , five blushes or bronzers , seven mascaras , two eye liners , 14 eye shadows and eight lipsticks or glosses . Their testing revealed serious heavy metal contamination in virtually all of the products : 96 percent contained lead 90 percent contained beryllium 61 percent contained thallium 51 percent contained cadmium 20 percent contained arsenic Most of the products also contained an average of four of the eight metals tested ( arsenic , cadmium , lead , mercury , nickel , beryllium , thallium , selenium ) . What ' s worse , each product contained an average of two of the four metals of highest concern ( arsenic , cadmium , lead , mercury ) . These metals carry a toxic designation in Canada , as they ' ve been proven to trigger health issues . Despite the widespread contamination , and the fact that all the metals but nickel are banned as intentional ingredients in Canadian cosmetics , not one of the products listed the heavy metals on the label . Advertisement Lipstick May Contain Up to Eight Different Metals Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . This short news video reveals startling information about lead levels in your favorite lipstick . However , your lipstick likely contains more than just lead . The U.S. cosmetic industry sales in 2015 reached $ 56.2 billion , and cosmetics garnered 14.6 percent of those sales . 10 The global cosmetics market reached $ 460 billion and is estimated to reach $ 675 billion in 2020 . 11 These large sale numbers come at a cost . An FDA report in 2012 listed 400 different lipsticks that contained trace amounts of lead . 12 The report acknowledged there were trace amounts , adding : " Lead is an unintended contaminant or impurity that can be present at very low levels in some color additives and in other common ingredients , such as water , that are used to produce cosmetics . . . . Findings showed that the levels of lead found in these lipstick samples were extremely low , and FDA does not believe that any of the products tested pose a safety concern . " The FDA appears to discount the number of times lipstick is applied each day and the potential for buildup of lead , a neurotoxin your body does not metabolize or excrete . Dr . Mark Mitchell , co - chairman of the Environmental Health Task Force for the National Medical Association , was quoted in The Washington Post saying : 13 " Lead builds in the body over time , and lead - containing lipstick applied several times a day , every day , can add up to significant exposure levels . " As a result of reapplication throughout the day , women may be ingesting as much as 87 milligrams ( mg ) of a product every day . 14 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has not established whether there is a safe level of lead for anyone . Lead and Other Metals Increase Your Cancer Risk Lead is not the only metal found in lipstick . In a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives , researchers found traces of seven other metals in 24 lip glosses and eight lipstick brands . 15 The women in this study reported reapplying their lipstick up to 24 times each day . So , while the FDA and cosmetic industry claim the amounts are minute in each application , they add up significantly over time . The seven other trace metals found include cadmium , aluminum , chromium , copper , cobalt , titanium and manganese 16 Lead was found in 75 percent of the lip products , including 15 of the samples that had concentrations higher than the current FDA published standards for lead in candy consumed by children . Although lead levels in lipstick have received attention in the past , levels of the trace minerals aluminum , cadmium , cobalt and manganese had higher relative intake indices than lead , according to this study . 17 Researchers recommended that these levels of trace metals should also be investigated as the number of times the lipsticks were used represented ingestion or absorption of 20 percent of the acceptable daily amount of aluminum , cadmium , chromium and manganese from drinking water . 18 For example , cadmium is a known carcinogenic metal . Previous research has found cadmium in breast cancer biopsies and found it is used by cancer cells to multiply in lab trials . 19 The metals are used to give lipstick their pigment . As Sharima Rasanayagam , Ph . D . , a scientist at the Breast Cancer Fund , told Mother Jones : 20 " Cadmium is a very common contaminant in soil . What ' s concerning is that consumers do n ' t know they ' re in the lipstick . " Long - Term Cost of Cosmetics The study also found consistent daily use of lipstick could lead to dangerous levels of manganese with seven of the products tested , and high levels of chromium exposure in 22 products tested . 21 Of particular concern in the use of personal care products like your lipstick are the use of chemicals that do n ' t cause immediate health problems but , over time with consistent use , may increase the risk of cancer , reproductive disorders and other health issues . Senate bill 1014 Personal Care Products Safety Act is initially slated to evaluate lead acetate , a color additive used in hair dyes and lipsticks . 22 The European Union ( EU ) has banned the use of the additive as it is linked to reproductive problems . 23 On the whole , the U.S. lags far behind when it comes to chemical safety . European officials have banned or restricted 1,300 chemicals and groups of chemicals from use in cosmetics ; the FDA has prohibited or restricted a mere 11 ingredients . Lipstick May Boost Self - Confidence If you are n ' t ready to get rid of your lipstick , you have a lot of company . You may identify makeup as part of your femininity , as a way to experiment with color and aesthetics , or as a way to boost your self - confidence . Researchers tested 42 female college students in social situations asking them to either imagine themselves wearing makeup or not wearing makeup . In situations in which they were imagining makeup the students were more sociable and more self - confident . 24 People perceive photographs of women wearing makeup as healthier , more likely to be hired , more attractive and more confident . 25 Another study found it took as little as 250 milliseconds for participants to rate a woman with makeup as more attractive than those without makeup . 26 Women are not the only gender influenced by personal care products . Men who had just sprayed themselves with a scented product were evaluated as more attractive by women who were unable to smell the scent . The men wearing scented body product appeared to act more confidently and were therefore more visually attractive . 27 What Are Your Options ? There are brands of lipstick containing more lead than others , and safer alternatives you may consider . Here ' s a list to help guide your next lipstick purchase . 28 29 30 Avoid These Lipsticks Safer Lipstick Alternatives Maybelline Color Sensational ( # 125 Pink Petal ) Coastal Classic Creations Canyon Lipstick L ' Oreal Colour Riche ( # 410 Volcanic ) W3ll People Extreme Lip Gloss NARS Semi Matte ( # 1005 Red Lizard ) Maia ' s Mineral Galaxy Lipstick CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues ( # 580 Ruby Remix ) Organic Infused Lip Love Lipstick NARS Semi Matte ( # 1009 Funny Face ) Bella Mari Pure Mineral Lipstick L ' Oreal Colour Riche ( # 165 Tickled Pink ) Isoi Bulgarian Rose Lip Treatment Balm L ' Oreal Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor ( # 748 Heroic ) Rejuva Minerals Pur Lips Lipstick CoverGirl Continuous Color ( # 025 Warm Brick ) Maybelline Color Sensation ( # 475 Mauve Me ) Stargazer Lipstick ( # 103c ) Revlon Matte ( # 009 Fabulous Fig ) Sonia Kashuk Luxury Lip Color ( # 27 Mauvey ) Avon Beyond Color ( # 558 Mad for Mauve ) L ' Oreal Endless ( # 530 Mauve Amour ) Revlon ColorStay ( # 375 Ripened Red ) Burt ' s Bees Lip Shimmer ( Toffee ) Revlon Super Lustrous Peal ( # 631 Luminous Pink ) Revlon Super Lustrous Peal ( # 643 Satin Plum ) My New Book " KetoFast " Now Available for Preorder The strategies I present in my latest book , “ KetoFast , ” are just too valuable for your well - being . That ’ s why you wo n ’ t want to miss this chance to preorder your copy today . When you order the book , you ’ ll also receive five bonus gifts : 1 Your very own 30 - page sneak preview of “ KetoFast ” Books will be mailed starting April 30 , 2019 , but you wo n ’ t need to wait until yours arrives to get started . Begin reading my new book now with your free 30 - page PDF sneak preview ! 2 20 percent discount off the Cronometer application that includes all the nutrient values for each recipe in the “ KetoFast Cookbook ” Chronometer is the premiere online nutrient tracker that ’ s also an indispensable tool for your KetoFast journey . 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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/10/17/mustard-greens-seeds-health-benefits.aspx | Mustard Greens and Seeds Offer Potent Health Benefits October 17 , 2016 Available in : English Español Français Português русский 中文 日本語 한국어 Previous Next Story at - a - glance Mustard greens are high in glucosinolate , a plant chemical your body converts into isothiocyanates , which have anti - cancer properties . Studies suggest cancer protection is a primary benefit of mustard greens Mustard greens also help protect against cancer by supporting your body ’ s phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification systems By Dr . Mercola Eating plenty of vegetables can help reduce your risk for many chronic diseases , including diabetes , heart disease , stroke and certain cancers . For example , one 2010 study found that eating just one extra serving of leafy greens a day reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14 percent . 1 Fresh vegetables are a nutritional cornerstone , as most are very low in calories and net carbs while being high in beneficial fiber , 2 vitamins and minerals . Vegetables also contain a wide variety of antioxidants and other disease - fighting compounds . Phytochemicals found in plants have potent anti - inflammatory capacity and some even help in the elimination of carcinogens . Other plant chemicals regulate the rate at which your cells reproduce , remove old cells and maintain DNA . Leafy greens , thanks to their high fiber content , also activate a gene called T - bet , which is essential for producing vital immune cells in the lining of your digestive tract . 3 These immune cells , called innate lymphoid cells ( ILCs ) , help maintain balance between immunity and inflammation in your body and produce interleukin - 22 ( IL - 22 ) , a hormone that helps protect your body from pathogenic bacteria . ILCs even help resolve cancerous lesions and prevent the development of bowel cancers and other inflammatory diseases . For Better Health , Eat More Veggies Studies have repeatedly shown that people with higher vegetable intake have : Lower risks of high blood pressure and stroke Lower risks of certain types of cancer Reduced risk of kidney stones and bone loss Higher scores on cognitive tests Higher antioxidant levels Lower biomarkers for oxidative stress Lower risk for Alzheimer ' s disease 4 Lower risk for eye diseases Fewer digestive problems That said , some veggies are more beneficial than others . Kale , for example , has gained vegetable VIP status , in large part thanks to its 3 - to - 1 carbohydrate - to - protein ratio . This is an exceptionally high amount of protein for any vegetable , resulting in kale being viewed as " vegetarian beef . " Like meat , kale contains all nine essential amino acids needed to form the proteins within the human body , plus nine other non - essential ones for a total of 18 . Unlike meat it does not have these amino acids in a high concentration . This makes it far more difficult to consume excess protein , which we know can activate mTOR and accelerate aging and chronic degenerative diseases . It also contains more omega - 3 than omega - 6 , which is almost unheard of in nature . Mustard — The New ' King of Greens ' ? More recently , mustard greens ( of which there are several popular varieties 5 6 ) have been gaining in favor . Mustard is a relative of cabbage , broccoli and radishes . Like kale and collard greens , steamed mustard greens have potent cholesterol - lowering ability , courtesy of its ability to bind bile acids . Bile acids are composed of cholesterol , so this binding activity helps reduce your cholesterol level by boosting excretion . Advertisement Mustard Greens ' Claim to Fame : Cancer Protection Mustard greens are also high in glucosinolate , a plant chemical that your body converts into isothiocyanates ( ITCs ) , which have anti - cancer properties . In fact , studies suggest cancer protection is a primary benefit of mustard greens . According to The World ' s Healthiest Foods : 7 " All cruciferous vegetables have long been known to contain glucosinolates , but it ' s recent research that ' s made us realize how valuable mustard greens are in this regard . The cancer protection we get from mustard greens may be largely related to two special glucosinolates found in this cruciferous vegetable : sinigrin and gluconasturtiian . Sinigrin can be converted into allyl - isothiocyanate ( AITC ) and gluconasturtiian can be converted into phenethyl - isothiocyanate ( PEITC ) . Both AITC and PEITC have well - documented cancer - preventive and anti - inflammatory properties . " In addition to its anti - inflammatory and antioxidant activity , mustard greens also help protect against cancer by supporting your body ' s detoxification systems . 8 Some of the nutrients in mustard help boost phase 1 detoxification while sulfur - containing compounds aid phase 2 detoxification . Nutritional Information Steamed mustard greens also have an impressive nutritional profile , providing a whopping 922 percent of your RDI for vitamin K , 96 percent of your vitamin A , and 47 percent of your vitamin C per cup ( 140 grams ) . Mustard also contain a number of valuable antioxidant compounds , such as : Hydroxycinnamic acid , shown to inhibit human lung adenocarcinoma cells and effectively combating multiple - drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis . It also has antimalarial activity 9 and much more Quercetin , an important free radical fighter 10 Isorhamnetin , shown to induce apoptosis ( cell death ) in certain cancer cells . It may also have particular benefits for inflammatory skin conditions 11 Kaempferol , which has hypoglycemic , antioxidant , anti - inflammatory , antimicrobial , cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects , and more . 12 Ideally , you ' ll want to incorporate 1.5 cups of mustard greens into your meals at least two to three times per week . An even better goal would be 2 cups , four to five times a week , although you could mix it up by including other cruciferous veggies as well . Mustard Seeds Have Medicinal Qualities Too Every part of the mustard plant can be used , including the roots , seeds and leaves . The seeds in particular have a long history of use in Chinese medicine . Abscesses , bronchitis , asthma , colds , rheumatism , toothaches , aches and pains , bladder inflammation , ulcers and various gastrointestinal ailments are among the many historical uses of mustard seed , often in the form of a mustard plaster or poultice , which is applied topically . 13 14 Historically , mustard was also used in baths to alleviate inflammation , as it helps increase blood flow . Mustard seeds — which are commonly used to make the condiment you recognize as " mustard " — are a good source of phosphorous , iron , calcium , zinc , magnesium and manganese . Gwen Stewart , author of " The Healing Garden , " provides a couple of recipes for making your own mustard condiment in this referenced article . 15 I ' ve also provided a recipe below . The seeds can also be sprouted . For instructions , check out SproutPeople . org ' s growing instructions for mustard seeds . 16 Tips for growing mustard plants are provided by Mother Earth Living . 17 A note of caution : Some states view mustard as an invasive weed and have imposed restrictions on where and how you ' re allowed to grow it , so be sure to check with your County Extension agent to find out if any restrictions apply before you plant them in your garden . How to Make Your Own Mustard From Scratch Here ' s a basic mustard recipe by Paleo Leap , 18 which can be tweaked based on your own taste preferences by adding other seasonings and herbs to it . Basic Mustard Recipe 1 / 2 cup mustard powder 1 / 2 cup water Sea salt to taste Optional : fresh parsley , chopped Optional : fresh basil , chopped Optional : lemon or lime zest Optional : 1 to 2 tablespoons of your choice of vinegar In a bowl , combine mustard powder and water and mix until smooth . Add parsley , basil , lemon or lime zest and / or vinegar , if using . Let the mustard rest for 15 minutes before using . You can also find a whole - grain mustard recipe on the Paleo Leap website , 19 which uses yellow and brown whole mustard seeds instead of mustard powder . It ' s a bit more involved , as the whole seeds need to be soaked overnight before you can use them . You also need a food processor to turn it into a paste . Boost Nutritional Value Through Fermentation Inflammation from bacterial endotoxins may be a factor helping to drive the obesity epidemic . Sugar and processed foods can quickly make the " friendly " microbe community in your gut unfriendly — even downright hostile . When dysbiosis occurs , bacteria release noxious byproducts called endotoxins . Endotoxins increase the permeability of your gut wall ( leaky gut syndrome ) and make their way into your bloodstream , triggering system wide inflammation . To counter or prevent this chain of events you need to avoid sugary foods and regularly reseed your gut with healthy bacteria , and one of the best ways to do that is to eat fermented vegetables . In addition to helping break down and eliminate heavy metals and other toxins from your body , beneficial gut bacteria perform a number of other important functions as well , including : Mineral absorption , and producing nutrients such as B vitamins and vitamin K2 ( vitamin K2 and vitamin D are necessary for integrating calcium into your bones and keeping it out of your arteries , thereby reducing your risk for coronary artery disease and stroke ) Preventing obesity and diabetes , and regulating dietary fat absorption Lowering your risk for cancer Improving your mood and mental health Like most other vegetables , you can easily ferment or pickle mustard greens at home . CảiChua is Vietnamese pickled mustard greens . Its sour and spicy flavor works well with a variety of dishes . The following recipe is from GardenBetty . com . For step - by - step instructions , please see the original article : 20 Vietnamese Pickled Mustard Greens 2 1 / 2 pounds of mustard greens 4 stalks green onions 1 1 / 2 tablespoons pickling salt 4 Thai bird ' s eye chiles ( or 2 serrano peppers ) ( Optional brine ) 2 cups water 1 tablespoon pickling salt Have You Tried Mustard Greens Yet ? Mustard greens and sprouted mustard seeds can be eaten in a number of ways . Simply toss them into your salad , or add as a steamed or sautéed side dish , for example . Most of the mustard used for greens are the brown - seeded variety , which is spicier and zestier than some of the others . Sautéing , braising or steaming the leaves will cut some of the bitterness . The sprouts can also be mixed into smoothies . For a slow - cooked Indian - style Sarson ka Saag ( pureed greens ) dish , see MyHeartBeets . com . 21 Many other recipes can be found online as well . 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http://articles.mercola.com/thyroid.aspx | What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health Available in : English Español Français Polski 中文 Story at - a - glance The thyroid gland is a butterfly - shaped gland found inside your neck , right under your larynx or voice box . Your thyroid is responsible for producing the master metabolism hormones that control every function in your body . Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone , a condition that is often linked to iodine deficiency . Your thyroid , one of the largest endocrine glands , greatly influences almost every cell in your body . Aside from regulating your metabolism and weight by controlling the fat - burning process , thyroid hormones are also required for the growth and development in children and in nearly every physiological process in your body . When your thyroid levels are out of balance , so are you . Too much or too little hormone secretion in this gland can spell trouble for your overall health and well - being . Mounting research shows that 10 to 40 percent of people living in the United States have suboptimal thyroid function . 1 Poor thyroid function has been linked to serious health conditions like fibromyalgia , irritable bowel syndrome , acne , eczema , gum disease , infertility , and autoimmune diseases , which is why it ' s imperative that you to learn how your thyroid works and what can cause it to go off kilter . The Thyroid Gland : Understanding How It Works The thyroid gland is a butterfly - shaped gland found inside your neck , right under your larynx or voice box . A two - inch long , brownish red , highly vascular gland , it has two lobes located on each side of the windpipe that are both connected by a tissue called the isthmus . A normal thyroid gland weighs somewhere between 20 and 60 grams . Your thyroid is responsible for producing the master metabolism hormones that control every function in your body . It produces three types of hormones : Triiodothyronine ( T3 ) Thyroxine ( T4 ) Diiodothyronine ( T2 ) Hormones secreted by your thyroid interact with all your other hormones , including insulin , cortisol , and sex hormones like estrogen , progesterone , and testosterone . The fact that these hormones are all tied together and are in constant communication explains why a less - than - optimal thyroid status is associated with so many widespread symptoms and diseases . Almost 90 percent of the hormone produced by your thyroid is in the form of T4 , the inactive form . Your liver then converts the T4 into T3 , the active form , with the help of an enzyme . T2 , however , is currently the least - understood component of thyroid function and the subject of a number of ongoing studies . If everything is working properly , you will make what you need and have the correct amounts of T3 and T4 , which control the metabolism of every cell in your body . If your T3 is inadequate , either by scarce production or not converting properly from T4 , your whole system suffers . T3 is critically important because it tells the nucleus of your cells to send messages to your DNA to rev up your metabolism by burning fat . This is how T3 lowers cholesterol levels , regrows hair , and helps keep you lean . Your T3 levels can be disrupted by nutritional imbalances , toxins , allergens , infections , and stress , and this lead to a series of complications , including thyroid cancer , hypothyroidism , and hyperthyroidism , which today are three of the most prevalent thyroid - related diseases . Now , let ' s discuss and delve deeper into these thyroid problems . Advertisement Hypothyroidism : The Sluggish Thyroid Syndrome Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone , a condition that is often linked to iodine deficiency . Dr . David Brownstein , a board - certified holistic practitioner who has been working with iodine for the last two decades , claims that over 95 percent of the patients in his clinic are iodine - deficient . In addition , 10 percent of the general population in the United States , and 20 percent of women over age 60 , have subclinical hypothyroidism , 2 a condition where you have no obvious symptoms and only slightly abnormal lab tests . However , only a marginal percentage of these people are being treated . The reason behind this is the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of lab tests , particularly TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone ) . Most physicians believe that if your TSH value is within the " normal " range , your thyroid is fine . But as I always say , the devil is in the details . More and more physicians are now discovering that the TSH value is grossly unreliable for diagnosing hypothyroidism . How to Know If You Are Hypothyroid Identifying hypothyroidism and its cause is tricky business . Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are vague and overlap with other disorders . Physicians often miss a thyroid problem since they rely on just a few traditional tests , leaving other clues undetected . The most sensitive way to find out is to listen to your body . People with a sluggish thyroid usually experience : Lethargy — Fatigue and lack of energy are typical signs of thyroid dysfunction . Depression has also been linked to the condition . If you ' ve been diagnosed with depression , make it a point that your physician checks your thyroid levels . It ' s essential to note that not all tiredness or lack of energy can be blamed on a dysfunctional thyroid gland . Thyroid - related fatigue begins to appear when you can not sustain energy long enough , especially when compared to a past level of fitness or ability . If your thyroid foundation is weak , sustaining energy output is going to be a challenge . You will notice you just do n ' t seem to have the energy to do the things like you used to . Some of the obvious signs of thyroid fatigue include : ◦ Feeling like you do n ' t have the energy to exercise , and typically not exercising on a consistent basis ◦ A heavy or tired head , especially in the afternoon ; your head is a very sensitive indicator of thyroid hormone status Falling asleep as soon as you sit down when you do n ' t have anything to do Weight gain — Easy weight gain or difficulty losing weight , despite an aggressive exercise program and watchful eating , is another indicator . Rough and scaly skin and / or dry , coarse , and tangled hair — If you have perpetually dry skin that does n ' t respond well to moisturizing lotions or creams , consider hypothyroidism as a factor . Hair loss — Women especially would want to pay attention to their thyroid when unexplained hair loss occurs . Fortunately , if your hair loss is due to low thyroid function , your hair will come back quickly with proper thyroid treatment . Sensitivity to cold — Feeling cold all the time is also a sign of low thyroid function . Hypothyroid people are slow to warm up , even in a sauna , and do n ' t sweat with mild exercise . Low basal temperature — Another telltale sign of hypothyroidism is a low basal body temperature ( BBT ) , less than 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit averaged over a minimum of three days . It is best to get a BBT thermometer to assess this . Any of these symptoms can be suggestive of an underactive thyroid . The more of these symptoms you have , the higher the likelihood that you have hypothyroidism . Furthermore , if you have someone in your family with any of these conditions , your risks of thyroid problems become higher : Goiter Diabetes Multiple sclerosis ( MS ) Prematurely gray hair Autoimmune diseases , ( i.e. rheumatoid arthritis , lupus sarcoidosis Sjogren ' s Elevated cholesterol levels Left - handedness Crohn ' s disease or ulcerative colitis High or low thyroid function The more vigilant you are in assessing your own symptoms and risk factors and presenting the complete picture to your physician , the easier it will be for you to get the proper treatment . How About If You Have a Hyperactive Thyroid ? Thyroxine or T4 is a hormone made by the thyroid gland carried throughout your body in your bloodstream . Many of your cells and tissues depend on thyroxine to work properly . An overactive thyroid secretes too much T4 , causing some of your body functions to accelerate . Physicians may use the term " thyrotoxicosis " instead of " hyperthyroidism . " This condition is more common in women – about eight in 100 women and one 1 in 100 men develop hyperthyroidism at some point in their lives . It can occur at any age . 3 Patient . co . uk lists several symptoms of hyperthyroidism : Feeling restless , nervous , emotional , irritable , sleeping poorly , and as if you ' re always on the go Difficulty concentrating Frequent bowel movements Irregular menstrual periods in women Weight loss ( or weight gain , in rare cases ) Rapid , forceful , or irregular heartbeat Lack of menstrual periods in women Protruding eyes or exophthalmos Some of these symptoms may be unnoticeable at first and then become worse as your thyroxine levels start to shoot up even higher . Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems like atrial fibrillation , cardiomyopathy , angina , and heart failure . Hyperthyroid women can potentially have difficulty giving birth . Diagnosing a Thyroid Issue Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . There are a few ways to diagnose an underactive or hyperactive thyroid , but I prefer using the following laboratory tests if you want to get the real score of your thyroid health : TSH Test — The higher your level of TSH , the higher the likelihood that you have hypothyroidism . The ideal level for TSH is between 1 and 1.5 milli - international units per liter . Free T4 And Free T3 — The normal level of free T4 is between 0.9 and 1.8 nanograms per deciliter . T3 should be between 240 and 450 picograms per deciliter . Thyroid Antibody Testing — This includes thyroid peroxidase antibodies and anti - thyroglobulin antibodies . This measure helps determine if your body is attacking your thyroid , overreacting to its own tissues ( i.e. , autoimmune reactions ) . Physicians nearly always leave this test out . Basal Body Temperature — Although there are a few different protocols , the most commonly used is the Broda Barnes system , 4 which is a measure of your basal body temperature at rest . TRH Stimulation Test — For more difficult cases , TRH can be measured using the TRH stimulation test . TRH helps identify hypothyroidism that ' s caused by inadequacy of the pituitary gland . Other tests that might be indicated for more complex cases are a thyroid scan , fine - needle aspiration , and thyroid ultrasound . But these are specialized tests that your physician will use only in a small number of cases , or in special situations . Even if all your lab tests turn out normal , you still likely have subclinical hypothyroidism if you have multiple thyroid symptoms . Are Your At Risk of Thyroid Cancer ? According to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health , there is an estimated 60,220 new cases and 1,850 deaths from thyroid cancer in the United States alone . 5 Thyroid cancer is classified into four different types : papillary thyroid cancer , follicular thyroid cancer , medullary thyroid cancer , and anaplastic thyroid cancer . Just like with any type of cancer , early intervention heightens your chances of remission and recovery . This is why you should always be on the lookout for possible clues . Below is a list of potential warning signs of thyroid cancer from Roswell Park Cancer Institute : 6 Unusual lumps , nodules , bumps or swelling in the neck Pain in the front of the neck or throat Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away A constant cough that is not due to a cold The Cancer Treatment Centers of America explains that there are certain components that may heighten an individual ' s overall risk for this disease . These include : GENDER — Females are three times more vulnerable to developing thyroid cancer than males . Papillary thyroid cancer is typically found in women of childbearing age . AGE — Two - thirds of thyroid cancer cases occur between ages 20 and 55 . FAMILY HISTORY — Familial medullary thyroid cancer , which is a rare type of thyroid cancer , is caused by an inherited mutation in the RET proto - oncogene . If you have inherited this gene mutation from your parents , your likelihood of contracting this disease is twice higher than other people . Having someone in the family with goiter , thyroid cancer , or other thyroid - related diseases . IODINE DEFICIENCY — Iodine is an essential ingredient for the secretion of thyroid hormones . An insufficiency in this nutrient can impair the thyroid significantly . ENVIRONMENT — Individuals who are exposed excessively or repeatedly to radiation , including routine diagnostic X - rays ( i.e. chest or dental X - ray ) and other radioactive materials are , especially during childhood , can potentially incur thyroid cancer and / or other forms of cancer . 4 Things That Wreak Havoc on Your Thyroid These are some key contributing factors that can ruin your healthy thyroid function : 1 . Gluten Gluten , along with other food sensitivities , is a notorious culprit of thyroid dysfunction , as they cause inflammation . Gluten causes autoimmune responses in many people and can be responsible for Hashimoto ' s thyroiditis , a common autoimmune thyroid condition . Approximately 30 percent of the people with Hashimoto ' s thyroiditis have an autoimmune reaction to gluten , and it usually goes unrecognized . Gluten sensitivity can cause your gastrointestinal system to malfunction , so foods you eat are n ' t completely digested , often leading to a leaky gut syndrome . These food particles can then be absorbed into your bloodstream , where your body misidentifies them as antigens – substances that should n ' t be there – and then produces antibodies against them . These antigens are similar to the molecules in your thyroid gland . Because of this , your body accidentally attacks your thyroid . This is known as an autoimmune reaction , in which your body actually attacks itself . Testing can be done for gluten and other food sensitivities , which involves measuring your IgG and IgA antibodies . Chris Kresser , an integrative medicine practitioner , recommends The Gluten - Free Challenge . This involves completely removing gluten from your diet for at least 30 days , and then adding it back right after . " If symptoms improve during the elimination period , and return when gluten is reintroduced , a diagnosis of non - celiac gluten sensitivity ( NCGS ) can be made , " Kresser explains . 2 . Soy — Believe it or not , soy is not the wholesome health food the agricultural and food companies have led you to believe . Virtually thousands of scientific studies now link soy foods to malnutrition , digestive stress , immune system weakness , cognitive decline , reproductive disorders , infertility , and a host of other problems , on top of the damage it causes your thyroid . Soy phytoestrogens are potent anti - thyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer . In infants , consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease . Properly or traditionally fermented , organic , and unprocessed soy products such as natto , miso , and tempeh are fine – it ' s the unfermented soy products that you should stay away from , like soy meat , soy milk , soy cheese , etc . To know more about the evils of soy , read The Whole Soy Story : The Dark Side of America ' s Favorite Health Food 3 . Bromines — Bromines are a common endocrine disruptor . Because bromide is also a halide , it competes for the same receptors that are used in the thyroid gland to capture iodine . This will inhibit thyroid hormone production resulting in a low thyroid state . When you ingest or absorb bromine , it displaces iodine , and this iodine deficiency leads to an increased risk for cancer of the breast , thyroid gland , ovary , and prostate – cancers that we see at alarmingly high rates today . This phenomenon is significant enough to have been given its own name : the Bromide Dominance Theory . 7 In addition to psychiatric and thyroid problems , bromine toxicity can manifest as skin rashes and severe acne , loss of appetite and abdominal pain , fatigue , a metallic taste in the mouth , and cardiac arrhythmias . Bromine can be found regularly in a number of places , including : Pesticides , specifically methyl bromide , used mainly on strawberries , predominantly in California Plastics , such as those used to make computers Bakery goods and some flours often contain a " dough conditioner " called potassium bromate Soft drinks , including Mountain Dew , Gatorade , Sun Drop , Squirt , Fresca , and other citrus - flavored sodas in the form of brominated vegetable oils ( BVOs ) Medications such as Atrovent inhaler , Atrovent Nasal Spray , Pro - Banthine ( for ulcers ) , and anesthesia agents Fire retardants like polybromo diphenyl ethers or PBDEs is used in fabrics , carpets , upholstery , and mattresses The more you can free your body of the toxic halides , the more iodine your body will be able to hang onto , and the better your thyroid will function . Laura Power , a nutritional biochemist , offers these suggestions for increasing secretion of fluorine and bromine : Increase your iodine and vitamin C intake Opt for unrefined sea salt Have Epsom salts baths Sweat in a far - infrared sauna 4 . Stress and Adrenal Function — Stress is one of the worst thyroid offenders . Your thyroid function is intimately tied to your adrenal function , which is intimately affected by how you handle stress . Many of us are almost always under chronic stress , which results in increased adrenaline and cortisol levels , and elevated cortisol has a negative impact on thyroid function . Thyroid hormone levels drop during stressful times , which is when you actually need it the most . When stress becomes chronic , the flood of stress chemicals – adrenaline and cortisol – produced by your adrenal glands interfere with your thyroid hormones , causing a whole gamut of health - related issues like obesity , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , and / or unstable blood sugar levels . A prolonged stress response can lead to adrenal exhaustion , which is also known as adrenal fatigue and which is often found alongside thyroid disease . But that ' s not all . Environmental toxins place extra stress on your body , too . Pollutants such as petrochemicals , organochlorines , pesticides , and chemical food additives negatively affect thyroid function . For ultimate stress relief , I recommend you to read my article 8 Expert Stress - Busting Tips Iodine : Probably Your Best Weapon Against Thyroid Problems Iodine is perhaps the biggest piece of the puzzle when it comes to thyroid hormones . It is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue . It is essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism , and there is increasing evidence that relates low to numerous diseases , including cancer . Iodine is a potent anti - bacterial , anti - parasitic , anti - viral and anti - cancer agent . It has four significant roles in your body , namely to maintain your weight and metabolism , to develop brain and cognitive function in children , to optimize fertility , and to strengthen your immune system . Though thyroid health is often what people think of when they think of iodine , other tissues also absorb and use large amounts of iodine , 8 including your breasts , skin , salivary glands , pancreas , brain , stomach , cerebral spinal fluid , and thymus Iodine deficiency or insufficiency in any of these tissues will lead to tissue dysfunction . Hence the following symptoms could provide clues that you ' re not getting enough iodine in your diet . For example , iodine deficiency in : Salivary glands — Disables your saliva production , making your mouth dry Skin — Results in rough and dry skin and inability to sweat normally Brain — Lowers alertness and intelligence quotient ( IQ ) levels Muscles — Produces nodules , scar tissue , pain , fibrosis , fibromyalgia The Total Diet Study , performed by the FDA , reported an iodine intake of 621 micrograms for two - year - olds between 1974 and 1982 , compared with 373 micrograms between 1982 and 1991 . During the same time period , the baking industry replaced iodine - based anti - caking agents with bromine - based agents . 9 In addition to iodine ' s disappearance from our food supply , exposure to toxic competing halogens – bromine , fluorine , chlorine , and perchlorate – has dramatically increased . You absorb these halogens through your food , water , medications , and environment , and they selectively occupy your iodine receptors , worsening your iodine deficit . Here are more factors contributing to falling iodine levels : Diets low in fish , shellfish and seaweed Vegan and vegetarian diets Less use of iodide in the food and agricultural industry Fluoridated drinking water Rocket fuel ( perchlorate ) contamination in food Decreased use of iodized salt Less use of iodide in the food and agricultural industry Use of radioactive iodine in many medical procedures , which competes with natural iodine How to Increase Your Iodine Levels Naturally Sadly , it ' s thought that up to 40 percent of the population worldwide is at risk for iodine deficiency . 10 As a matter of fact , iodine deficiency is one of the three most common nutritional deficiencies , along with magnesium and vitamin D . 11 Here are some helpful strategies to increase your iodine levels naturally : 12 1 . Eat organic as often as possible . Wash all produce thoroughly to minimize your pesticide exposure 2 . Avoid eating or drinking from ( or storing food and water in ) plastic containers . Use glass and safe ceramic vessels . 3 . If you have to eat grain , look for organic whole - grain breads and flour . Grind you own grain , if possible . Look for the " no bromine " or " bromine - free " label on commercial baked goods . 4 . Avoid sodas . Make natural , filtered water your beverage of choice . 5 . If you own a hot tub , look into an ozone purification system . Such systems make it possible to keep the water clean with minimal chemical treatments . 6 . Look for personal care products that are n ' t laced with toxic chemicals . Remember : anything you put on your skin can potentially go into your bloodstream . 7 . When in a car or a building , open windows as often as possible , preferably on opposing sides of the space for cross ventilation . Utilize fans to circulate the air . Chemical pollutants are in much higher concentrations inside buildings ( and cars ) than outside . If you suspect that you are iodine - deficient , I strongly encourage you to visit your healthcare provider for a urine iodine challenge test . You can also get an affordable prescription for SSKI or super - saturated potassium iodine , which you apply on your skin once a day . If when you touch something with slightly wet fingertips you see a yellowish stain , it means the iodine is coming out of your skin , indicating that your body has enough supply of iodine inside . Simple Steps That You Can Do to Improve Your Thyroid Health Here are simple ways that you can take in order to improve the performance of your thyroid : Identify and treat the underlying causes — Find out what ' s really triggering your thyroid problems – whether it ' s iodine deficiency , hormone imbalance , environmental toxicity , or inflammation – to address it appropriately . For best results , consult an integrative medical practitioner . Load up on fresh iodine - rich foods — As an alternative to iodine supplementation , eat enormous amounts of toxin - free sea vegetables or sea weeds like spirulina , hijiki , wakame , arame , dulse , nori , and kombu , which are loaded with the thyroid - friendly nutrient , iodine , and other beneficial minerals . However , make sure that these are harvested from uncontaminated waters . The recommended dose is about five grams a day or about one ounce per week . Raw milk and eggs contain iodine as well . Pay attention to other key aspects of your diet — Munch on Brazil nuts , which are rich in selenium . Load up on foods high in vitamin A and omega - 3 fatty acids . Veer away from gluten and soy - containing foods and beverages . Minimize your stress levels — Take a break , meditate , soak in the tub , go on vacation – do whatever works for you . Practice Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT ) , an energy psychology tool that excellently reduces stress . Make an effort to limit your exposure to toxins — Filter your air and water to avoid contact with poisonous contaminants . Use an infrared sauna and hot soaks to help your body combat infections and detoxify from petrochemicals , metals , PCBs , pesticides , and mercury . Taking chlorella for detoxification is also advised . Avoid all sources of bromide as much as possible — Bromides are a menace to your endocrine system and are present all around you . Despite a ban on the use of potassium bromate in flour by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , bromides can still be found in some over - the - counter medications , foods , and personal care products . Being a savvy reader of labels can save you from tons of toxic trouble . Get adequate amounts of sleep — Inadequate sleep contributes to stress and prevents your body from regenerating fully . For more helpful tips on getting high - quality sleep , please review my 33 Secrets to a Good Night ' s Sleep Exercise — Exercise directly stimulates your thyroid gland to secrete more thyroid hormone and increases the sensitivity of all your tissues to thyroid hormone . It is even thought that many of the health benefits of exercise stem directly from improved thyroid function . Walk your dog in the park , jog in the morning , and incorporate strength training and other core - building routines . You can also give Peak Fitness a try . Body Hacks Directory + Sources and References Show Comments ( 39 ) Post your comment | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1988-03-17/topic/0020400263_1_radar-detectors-police-radar-fuzzbuster | THE MAN WHO INVENTED THE RADAR DETECTOR Jim Robison of The Sentinel Staff THE ORLANDO SENTINEL Privacy Policy Dale Smith , an Ohio electronics whiz who felt he had been unfairly ticketed for speeding , invented the Fuzzbuster in 1968 and radically altered the cat - and - mouse game of speed - law enforcement . Two decades later Smith ' s gizmo for sniffing out police radar is part of a $ 400 - million - a - year industry with more than 20 manufacturers competing to sell a million radar detectors every year . James Jaeger and a friend started Cincinnati Microwave Inc . in the late 1970s after taking apart a Fuzzbuster and concluding that they could make a better one . Sales of their Escort took off in 1979 after Car and Driver magazine called the Escort the best detector on the market . Two years ago , Cincinnati Microwave introduced the tiny Passport , which has since become the darling of car mags . Cincinnati Microwave now accounts for about 40 percent of the radar - detector market . " Everybody knows why people buy radar detectors , " Jaegar told Fortune Magazine in 1986 . " But I would wager that our customers have significantly fewer accidents than others . " Jaeger and others in the industry argue that their product does more than provide lead - footed drivers with a defense against speeding tickets and higher insurance premiums . They say drivers with radar detectors are more aware of their surrounding , and , if a driver slows down because he detects radar ahead , other cars may slow down to the legal limit . The result is highway safety and fuel conservation . Bunk , says Lt . Chuck Williams , a Florida Highway Patrol trooper with 21 years of experience in nabbing speeders . " What ' s that driver with the radar detector going to do after he passes the point of concern ? He ' s going to speed up , " the Orlando trooper said . " Personally , I ' d like to see them outlawed . " Virginia , the District of Columbia , Connecticut and the Canadian provinces of Alberta , Ontario and Manitoba have done just that . In 1980 the Florida House passed a bill outlawing radar detectors , but it died in the Senate . Senate dean Dempsey Barron , a panhandle sportsman who kept a Fuzzbuster mounted on the dash of his four - wheel drive truck , said at the time that he thought it was " terribly American " to join other motorists trying to outwit police radar . Disney gondolas , moving 11 mph , will give bird ' s eye views nearly 60 feet over Walt Disney World Resort After Raptors destroy Magic in Game 2 , it ' s time for Orlando fans to bring playoff passion | Commentary | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1991-06-01/business/9105300237_1_flowering-trees-magnolia-tree-tree-is-healthy | IT ' S THE SEASON FOR MAGNOLIA LEAF DROP QUESTION : One magnolia in our front yard looks great , but the leaves on the other tree are yellowing and beginning to drop . Both are watered weekly and fertilized every year . Does the sick - looking one have a disease ? ANSWER : Spring leaf drop often makes magnolias look sick . Each tree is a little different and may shed a few - or perhaps lots - of leaves . If the new growth looks good , the tree is healthy and doing what nature intended . Many gardeners get worried when older magnolia leaves turn yellow and curl as spring growth begins . Some trees may be almost barren for a week or two until the flush of new growth fills the branches . To make matters worse , no two years of leaf drop will be the same . By early summer both trees will again look alike . Q : We have a magnolia tree that is six or seven years old and about 25 feet tall . It never has flowered . Someone told us we may have a male tree . Could this be true ? A : Both sexes are on the same tree , but magnolias are unpredictable when it comes to flowering . Your tree seems big enough and old enough to flower , but there are plenty of homeowners with trees like yours that have not opened a bloom . Maturity , rather than age or size , seems to regulate flowering . Fast - growing trees producing lots of growth each year tend to stay in a more juvenile state . Cutting back on the fertilizer and making sure the tree does not have an excessive amount of water appears to hasten maturity and produce the blooms . Gardeners with flowering trees usually feed just the lawn or nearby shrubs . Most also water only during periods of dry weather . Keep looking - this could be your year for blossoms . Q : I like aloes and have a small collection . It ' s now time to repot . What is the best soil and care program to ensure good growth ? A : Aloes make most of their growth spring through early fall . The plants tend toward dormancy during the winter . Care should be adjusted to the growth cycle . During the warmer months , moisten the soil when the surface begins to dry ( which may be several times each week ) . When winter arrives , let the surface soil thoroughly dry and then moisten the potted plant . Feed every two weeks with a 20 - 20 - 20 fertilizer mixed at the rate of a tablespoon to a gallon of water to promote growth . Any well - drained potting mixture will encourage good root growth . If you wish to mix your own , combine equal parts peat moss and perlite . Add a half - tablespoon of dolomitic lime to each gallon of prepared soil . Plant after blending the soil mix well . Q : Black grasshoppers with red stripes along their sides are eating the leaves of our new vegetables . We have lost five tomato plants and two pepper plants to the pests . They are on our shrubs too . Please tell me what to spray . A : Hand - picking is your best defense against the lubber grasshopper . The pests hatch out small and hungry each spring and gradually grow to about 3 inches in length . Some 8 - inch - long critters were reported last summer . As the grasshopper matures , it changes color to yellow with dark markings , but it keeps its appetite . Catch the insects when small to gain control quickly . When the grasshoppers are too sneaky or too numerous for picking , the pesticide Sevin can be applied to plants listed on the label . It becomes more difficult to find an effective chemical control when the grasshoppers grow larger . Stop the infestation when it ' s first noticed or the insects could remain in the garden until the end of summer . Q : Our oak tree gives wonderful shade , but the roots have taken over our lawn and driveway . We had the roots cut back once , but they have grown back . The roots are beginning to be hazardous ; someone will trip . Is there any treatment for the roots ? A : A few roots can be cut out , but the tree needs most for support and feeding . Perhaps a 1 - or 2 - inch layer of soil could be spread to cover some of the roots and keep guests from tripping . Do n ' t spread more than 2 inches of soil . More will suffocate the roots and kill the tree . The chances are grass is not growing well in this area because it has to compete with roots . A mulch might be applied . The real " problem " roots are Q : We planted a small navel orange tree about five years ago . It looks great , but it never has bloomed . Is this normal ? A : It ' s a long wait for the first fruit , but it ' s not abnormal . Hopefully you are seeing plenty of growth which , when the tree flowers , will support a bumper crop . Check the watering and feeding program to make sure that too - good care is not keeping the tree vegetative . Citrus older than three years should be fed once in February , June and early October . Use a 6 - 6 - 6 or citrus fertilizer at label rates . Water is needed only once or twice each Q : Our old lawn was scraped off and replaced with Floratam St . Augustine . We are watering often . When should the lawn get its first feeding ? A : Wait three to four weeks to provide the first feeding . If the lawn is extremely yellow , add fertilizer when the grass tacks down in about two weeks . The initial heavy waterings should be over , and the grass should be starting to root in the ground when the fertilizer is applied . This ensures use of the nutrients and prevents leaching or run - off from the sodding site . Apply any fertilizer made for home lawns . Most products will have a high amount of nitrogen as in a 16 - 4 - 8 After two weeks , it ' s also time to cut back on the watering . Keeping the turf too moist washes out available nutrients , encourages shallow root systems and promotes rot problems . During the hotter late - spring through summer weather , the turf will need a good watering about every three or four days if it does n ' t rain . Tom MacCubbin is the urban horticulturist at the Orange County Cooperative Extension Service , a division of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida . Write to him in care of The Orlando Sentinel , P.O. Box 1100 , Orlando , Fla . 32802 - 1100 . Roger Stone ' s woes : He ' s broke . Donald Trump does n ' t call . And his wife broke her ankle . More graves may be unearthed at Dozier School for Boys | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2009-10-07/business/orl-seaworld-orlando-sold-100709_1_merlin-entertainments-group-busch-gardens-parks-blackstone-group | SeaWorld Orlando will flip to new owner Jason Garcia Privacy Policy hamu finally has a new owner . After months of negotiations , Anheuser - Busch InBev announced Wednesday that it will sell SeaWorld Orlando ' s parent Busch Entertainment Corp . to the Blackstone Group for as much as $ 2.7billion . Blackstone , the New York - based private - equity giant , will pay $ 2.3billion in cash plus give A - B InBev the right to participate in as much as $ 400million of its initial returns . Blackstone will own 100 percent of Busch . The deal has sweeping implications both for Orlando and the global tourism industry . Orlando - based Busch Entertainment is the second - busiest theme - park operator in the United States , with a chain of 10 theme parks that stretches from Pennsylvania to California and draws about 25million visitors a year . It has approximately 10,000 employees in Central Florida alone , where its properties include SeaWorld , Aquatica and Discovery Cove . Blackstone , meanwhile , already holds a 50percent stake in Orlando ' s No . 2 theme - park resort — and fierce SeaWorld competitor — Universal Orlando . The buyout firm also owns Merlin Entertainments Group , the British amusement - park operator with properties such as Legoland theme parks and Madame Tussauds wax museums . ' An exciting day ' Blackstone will retain Busch Entertainment ' s senior management and operate the company as a stand - alone investment . " This is an exciting day in BEC history , " Busch Entertainment President Jim Atchison said during an interview . Blackstone brings " an awful lot of strategic vision for us . We ' re going to continue to grow the business together . " Blackstone pledged to continue spending money on new attractions and other additions for the Busch properties , which also include SeaWorld parks in San Diego and San Antonio and Busch Gardens parks in Tampa and Williamsburg , Va . It also said it intends to give Busch Entertainment executives relatively free rein in day - to - day management . " We have deep sector experience and look forward to working with the excellent BEC management team to continue to invest in and grow the company , " Joseph Baratta , a senior managing director at Blackstone , said in a prepared statement . With the deal , Busch Entertainment will for the first time become an independent company , rather than merely a division under the corporate umbrella of a beer conglomerate . Because of that , it will soon begin hiring to fill roles in areas such as legal , procurement and tax that had previously been handled by Anheuser - Busch . " This is a big thing for Orlando , not just BEC , " Atchison said . He said no jobs will be cut as part of the transaction . Busch Entertainment will take on about $ 1.3billion in debt to finance the deal , according to a person familiar with the details . Blackstone is also contributing $ 1billion in equity . Few changes likelyVisitors are likely to see few changes at the parks . The sale includes a sponsorship agreement with Anheuser - Busch that will permit Busch Entertainment to continue using names such as " Busch Gardens " and continue promotional campaigns such as the " Here ' s to the Heroes " program , in which members of the military can get free admission . The parks will also continue to serve Anheuser - Busch beers . Perhaps the most noticeable change : Budweiser ' s iconic Clydesdale horses will be removed from SeaWorld ' s in - park stables ; Atchison said the horses will remain a part of Anheuser - Busch ' s beer - marketing division . Some Anheuser - Busch signs will also likely be taken down in coming weeks . But beyond that , " I do n ' t think guests will see a change , " Atchison said . " There ' s going to be a lot of continuity . " Executives at Blackstone and InBev first began discussing a possible deal for the theme parks about 15months ago , according to a person familiar with the talks — even before Belgium - based InBev had completed its $ 52billion acquisition of St . Louis - based Anheuser - Busch . InBev executives wanted to use money raised by selling the parks — along with other noncore assets — to help pay down debt stemming from the merger . Though other suitors are thought to have expressed interest in the Busch parks early on , the person familiar with the talks said A - B InBev had been negotiating exclusively with Blackstone for the past six months . The negotiations were slowed by the collapse of the global credit markets last fall , which made multibillion - dollar transactions such as the Busch sale nearly impossible to finance . The difficult economic environment also clearly contributed to the $ 2.7billion price tag , which was substantially lower than the $ 4billion - plus that some analysts initially suggested Busch Entertainment could fetch . The sale was also made tricky by Blackstone ' s desire to continue using the Busch name , which keeps one of A - B InBev ' s better - known brands intertwined with the parks even though the company itself no longer is . " We ' re pleased to have reached an agreement with a buyer who understands the industry and will take a strategic approach to its future , " said A - B InBev spokesman Michael Torres . The sale , he added , " met our criteria in terms of value , certainty and timing , among other factors . " Lengthy processAs rumors of a potential sale heightened in recent weeks , analysts speculated that Blackstone could ultimately seek to package Busch with Merlin ahead of an initial public offering or pair it with Universal Orlando — which it co - owns with NBC Universal — to create a more formidable competitor to Walt Disney World , the busiest U.S. theme - park operator . But Blackstone says it does not intend to pursue any such combination ; the firm noted that it bought Busch , Universal and Merlin out of separate investment funds with separate investors and interests . The Busch Entertainment sale is likely to take several months to close . 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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-04-26/features/os-law-you-pledge-schools-20100425_1_pledge-allegiance-recite | Schools reminded that Pledge of Allegiance is n ’ t mandatory for students The Pledge of Allegiance is recited by school children across Florida most every weekday . It ' s a morning ritual — and a controversial slice of American history . The 118 - year - old pledge , now 31 words long , has been the subject of debates , court fights and even riots . In Florida , if parents do n ' t want their children participating in the pledge — for religious , personal or other reasons — they can opt them out with a written note . And those youngsters can sit as classmates stand and recite . By law , teachers and administrators can not force excused students to stand during the pledge , the Florida Department of Education recently reminded the state ' s public schools . The department ' s March memo noted that a 2008 federal court ruling — stemming from a Florida case — re - affirmed that schools can not make students take part in the pledge or even stand while others recite it . The reminder reiterated a ruling in Frazier v . Winn means that a student , with parent permission , has " the right to remain quietly seated during the pledge . " The U.S. 11 t h Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta had called the section of Florida law that required " standing at attention " during the pledge unconstitutional . The Florida case involved an 11th - grader in a Palm Beach County school who sued in 2005 after he was " punished and ridiculed " by this teacher for refusing to stand while his classmates said the pledge , according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida . The ACLU represented Cameron Frazier in his successful lawsuit . The ACLU argued that compelling students to stand and pledge violated their rights to free speech . " The pledge will continue to be recited in schools , but will no longer be forced upon all students , " ACLU attorney James Green said after the court ' s initial ruling . " This case is about protecting the rights of all students — including those who choose not to stand and recite the pledge . " Most local school districts had been following the court ' s direction since the 2008 ruling and rarely have pledge - related problems , said Ned Julian , attorney for the Seminole County School Board . One Seminole teacher did insist students in her class stand . That prompted a lawyer , representing a student , to send a letter " reminding " the district of the most - recent court ruling . Julian said he made sure the school ' s principal understood that standing for the pledge was not a mandate . Julian said most teachers and administrators know that students , as long as they are quiet , have the right to opt out pledging allegiance . And most students either say the pledge or keep respectfully silent during the 10 - second recitation . " Here ' s my pragmatic view : It ' s not something you want to generate a big issue over , " Julian said . The son of a career Navy man and an Eagle scout , Julian said he is " as patriotic as anyone . " And during the pledge or when the National Anthem is played , he said he always stands and puts a hand over his heart . But that does n ' t mean everyone else responds the same way . Or has to . " The law is clear on its face , " he added . The Orange County school district issued a memo on the subject last fall reminding principals that , " students who abstain from reciting the Pledge , and do so in a respectful manner , shall not be subject to any discipline , differential treatment or adverse consequence . " The Osceola County school district attorney said district schools have had no Pledge issues , either before or after the Frazier court case . " Literally no one ever , ever had a problem with students and the pledge , " said attorney Suzanne D ' Agresta . " It ' s just not an issue for us . " The education department said its memo was sent simply as a reminder , albeit one sent more than a year after the court ruling . Interestingly , it went out the same day a federal court in California decided the phrase " under God " in the pledge did not violate the Constitution because students are not required to recite it . That decision reversed a controversial 2002 ruling by the same court that declared the pledge ' s " under God " reference as unconstitutional . Leslie Postal can be reached at lpostal @ orlandosentinel . com or 407 - 420 - 5273 . Disney gondolas , moving 11 mph , will give bird ' s eye views nearly 60 feet over Walt Disney World Resort 2 Disney visitors injured getting off and on rides at Magic Kingdom , state report says | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-03-04/business/os-auto-qandacolumn-030411-20110304_1_rental-car-fleet-car-lower-resale-value | Is a rental a good used - car buy ? We ' re looking for a used car . I would appreciate your thoughts on the positives and the negatives of buying one from a rental car company . Martine , Melbourne The positives : You will likely be able to review the maintenance records of a particular car to check for troubling trends . If you ca n ' t look at the records , I ' d be suspicious . And being that it ' s a rental , it has likely had regular , per - the - manual servicing . The vehicles usually have popular options such as automatic transmissions and decent stereos . You probably wo n ' t find any with manual transmissions and wind - up windows . Prices are usually set at a fair The negatives : Many agencies are keeping cars a lot longer than they used to . I ' ve rented some cars with more than 40,000 miles on the odometer , unheard of 10 years ago . The cars frequently bounce from city to city , and consequently the car probably has n ' t been monitored for long by one mechanic . The car may have done service up north where salt was used on the roads . While prices are usually fair , there are few genuine bargains . Mostly , though , it ' s a rental Bottom line , if I were looking for a nice , mainstream model , I ' d consider a rental , but the price would have to be right . Are there any oil additives you can recommend to help an engine last longer ? Ted G . , Winter Garden No . Does n ' t mean there are n ' t good products out there , just none that have shown convincing research . Send questions to scsmith3 @ tribune . com SpaceX pushes Falcon Heavy launch time back as Space Coast excitement grows SunRail train hits SUV in downtown Orlando just before rush hour | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-03-27/news/os-villages-fastest-growing-census-20140325_1_the-villages-elaine-dreidame-mayor-ed-wolf | The Villages : Retirement community is nation ' s fastest - growing metro area The Villages — Florida ' s largest retirement community — is also the nation ' s fastest - growing metropolitan area , according to Census Bureau figures released Thursday . The unincorporated community of 107,056 residents grew 5.2 percent from 2012 to 2013 . In that year , The Villages gained more than 5,300 new people . " This is a place in the right time and place for growth , " said Bill Frey , a demographer with The Brookings Institution in Washington . " The recent migration rate ticked up for seniors more than other groups . " Second - fastest - growing metros , at 3.3 percent , were the oil - boom towns of Odessa and Midland , Texas . The Villages , although unincorporated , is ranked among metros because it has a concentrated population of at least 50,000 people , according to the Census Bureau . It was previously classified as a micropolitan area , which has a population of less than 50,000 . Frey said The Villages prospered with steady growth of retirees at a time when migration to other Florida cities slowed during the recession . In 2012 , the retirement community that sprawls over Lake , Sumter and Marion counties grew 3.5 percent after growing 4.3 percent in 2011 . Much of The Villages ' recent growth has been in Sumter County , where it has expanded into the city limits of Wildwood and built its newest town center . " The growth of The Villages has been a great help to the city of Wildwood , " said Mayor Ed Wolf . " They ' ve added to our tax base immensely and helped our population increase from 4,000 to about 7,900 . Talking to merchants in town , they ' re pleased with the business they get from The Villages . " Wolf said the development ' s three residential communities in Wildwood will add about 800 homes when construction is completed . The growth of The Villages has also boosted Sumter County , which was ranked third among the fastest - growing counties in 2013 , with a 5.2 percent increase . The Villages ' pace of growth seems unrelenting to residents , but the pattern of growth — each new residential development gets its own golf courses , pools , restaurants , and other amenities — means the impact of more people moving in is n ' t significantly felt by other areas of the community . " The uniqueness of The Villages is it is many , many villages , so you do n ' t really notice the growth , " said Elaine Dreidame , 70 , president of the Property Owners ' Association of The Villages . " The growth is taking place 12 miles from me . " Dreidame said that when she moved to The Villages in 1999 , there were about 20,000 people . There are five times that many now . Yet her neighborhood still feels like a small town that swells and shrinks with the arrival and departure of winter residents . " During January to April , 95 percent of the houses have someone in them . Other months , 20 percent do n ' t , " she said . " January through April it gets pretty crowded , but I appreciate the fact the restaurants need that to maintain their business during the slow months . " In addition to The Villages , the Cape Coral - Fort Myers area — another hot spot of retirees — ranked 10th on the list of fastest - growing metros . Among counties with 250,000 people or more , Osceola was third in the nation , with a 3.7 percent growth rate that added 10,580 people from 2012 to 2013 . Frey said the latest census figures show that Florida still has n ' t lost its allure to retirees despite other places and other states competing for the coming tsunami of retiring baby boomers . " We are seeing the cutting edge of seniors , " Frey said . " It ' s a nice niche that Florida has , but it happens to be a good one when it keeps things going in good and bad times . It ' s a brand that is hard to erase . " jkunerth @ tribune . com or 407 - 420 - 5392 GOP Rep . Randy Fine calls Jewish Facebook commenter a ' Judenrat ' Nazi collaborator JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at Orlando airport | [
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http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/disney-security | Disney Security FEATURED ARTICLES LOCAL Disney Tries To Keep Police From View , Fhp Troopers Testify By Jim DeSimone of The Sentinel Staff March 27 , 1996 Public police officers say they entrust some police work on Walt Disney World property to the entertainment company ' s security . And when they do have business at Disney , police are sometimes asked to surrender their side arms and park their cruisers out of sight , Florida Highway Patrol troopers testified Tuesday . Disney ' s control over law enforcement was detailed further during the second day of testimony in a public - records lawsuit brought by a Windermere couple against the company . Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema are seeking records concerning the death of their son . ARTICLES BY DATE LOCAL Disney security guard amassed child porn , enjoyed children ' s ' innocence , ' deputies say From the Web January 30 , 2013 A security guard at Walt Disney ' s Animal Kingdom was charged this week with seven counts of possessing child porn and distributing child porn . Thomas Wheeler , 46 , of Davenport had images on his computer of children between 9 and 11 having sex and told deputies he enjoying looking at them because of the " innocence " of the children , the Polk County Sheriff ' s Office said in a report . Wheeler , a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant , was placed on unpaid leave pending the outcome of the charges , a Disney Advertisement Disney Security Raises Questions By Christopher Quinn and Jim DeSimone of The Sentinel Staff March 31 , 1996 Florida laws say security guards ca n ' t use flashing red lights on patrol cars . But Walt Disney World guards have done it for years . Florida law empowers only real cops to enforce traffic laws . But Disney security does that , too . All the while , deputy sheriffs and state troopers have looked the other way . What has been going on here ? A trial in downtown Orlando last week raised a battery of questions about the way laws are enforced on Disney property . One law officer after another testified that the company ENTERTAINMENT ' Avengers ' wields big brand blitz : Marvel , Disney secure estimated $ 100 mil in marketing support Marc Graser and Variety March 30 , 2012 When Marvel Studios started recruiting promotional partners around its Iron Man , Thor and Captain America franchises , the company wanted to build long - term relationships with brands the way it ' s locked down multipicture pacts with the thesps who play its superheroes . " The Avengers " is signaling just what that looks like . With the Joss Whedon - helmed film assembling , for the first time , characters from previous pics , Marvel and parent Disney have secured an estimated $ 100 million in worldwide marketing support - - Marvel ' s largest such effort Make Police Records Public By Indigo June 3 , 1996 Are the security forces at Walt Disney World security guards or police ? Unfortunately , that question still demands clarification after a civil trial last week in which a Windermere couple were denied access to Disney security records of an accident in which their son died . Under Florida law , if the company ' s security forces really are functioning as police , then the records of their activities must be available for public scrutiny . What complicates the matter is that the state Legislature has granted municipal authority - which could include police powers - to Disney for Mickey ' s Identity Crisis By Maya Bell , of The Sentinel Staff May 4 , 1997 Late summer in 1994 : Two pals are caught climbing on a roof at the Contemporary Hotel . When they dash to their truck and race away , a Disney security van follows , its red lights flashing . The night of mischief ends in a fiery crash on a winding road . The truck ' s passenger , Robb Sipkema , dies in the accident , not far from the Magic Kingdom where he and his mom used to skip gleefully down Main Street in their own private parade . Now , the 18 - year - old ' Fhp Officer Says Disney Blocked Him By Jim DeSimone of The Sentinel Staff March 26 , 1996 A Florida Highway Patrol homicide investigator testified Monday that Walt Disney Co . repeatedly blocked his investigation into the death of an 18 - year - old crash victim . The testimony of Cpl . Scott A . Walter came on the first day of a public - records trial involving Disney and the parents of Robb Sipkema . Sipkema died almost two years ago after Disney security tried to stop a truck in which he was a passenger . His parents are seeking Disney security records related to that crash . To do so , Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema Couple Appeals May Ruling In Suit Over Disney Records June 27 , 1996 A complex public - records case involving Walt Disney World continues . A Windermere couple filed an appeal Wednesday to a circuit court judge ' s May ruling in which he denied a request by Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema for Disney security records related to the death of their son . The couple says Disney security operates as a police force and should be subject to public - disclosure laws . Their son died in a crash after a chase on Disney property , and they have filed a separate wrongful - death suit against the company . Sheriff Defends Disney March 30 , 1996 Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary testified Friday he approves of the way Walt Disney World Co . operates its security force but said later he will meet with the company to clarify the limits of its police powers . Beary was the only witness called by Disney in its defense of a public records suit brought by Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema . The sheriff ' s statements came at the end of the five - day trial in Orange County Circuit Court . Judge Belvin Perry said he will rule in the case within 15 days . Disney ' s Crime Reporting Questioned March 28 , 1996 Walt Disney World Co . discovered that an employee was exposing his sex organs to guests and fired him but may not have reported the crimes to Orange County authorities . That was the testimony Wednesday night in a public - records lawsuit involving Disney and the parents of Robb Sipkema . The 18 - year - old died almost two years ago after Disney security tried to stop a truck in which he was a passenger . His parents are seeking Disney records related to that crash . To get those documents as public records , Robert and Kathlyn Rulings Favor Disney In Records Suit March 29 , 1996 The plaintiffs in a public records trial involving Walt Disney World Co . lost a major battle Thursday . Orange Circuit Judge Belvin Perry excluded evidence that Disney executives hire , pay and promote employees of the Reedy Creek Improvement District , the governing agency of the Disney property . Attorneys for Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema , who are suing Disney for the company ' s security documents , had argued that the entertainment company was like a government subject to the public records law because it controlled the public district regulating it . The Sipkemas want Disney security records Ruling Delayed On Opening Disney Records March 21 , 1996 A state circuit judge on Wednesday delayed a decision on Walt Disney World Co . ' s request to toss out a lawsuit seeking access to the company ' s security records . Circuit Judge Belvin Perry said he would make a ruling on Friday . However , he did remove Reedy Creek Improvement District as a defendant , saying the precinct in which Disney operates is not directly involved in the case . Robert and Kathlyn Sipkema are seeking records concerning the death of their teen - age son , Robb , who died two years ago after Disney 1 | 2 | 3 4 5 Next SPORTS The Untouchables By Steve Elling , Sentinel Staff Writer October 18 , 2001 Just like 143 other professionals entering the premises at Walt Disney World early Wednesday morning , Tiger Woods ' golf bag was searched as he exited the player parking lot and entered the golf course grounds . No problem there . He hit a minor speed bump when he was asked to produce two requisite forms of identification , however . Woods had forgotten to bring a photo ID . Sports icon or not , the Disney security guards momentarily were perplexed . " He ' s played here a couple of times , " cracked PGA Tour veteran Mark Operation Rescue Set To Enter Disney Today By Cory Lancaster , of The Sentinel Staff June 6 , 1998 Just out of jail , Operation Rescue leader Flip Benham vowed Friday to take his anti - Disney protest into the Magic Kingdom today , contradicting followers who earlier had indicated the demonstration might not take place . Benham said last week that protesters would buy tickets for the Magic Kingdom this morning and minister to gays during the eighth annual Gay Day at Disney , setting up a possible showdown with Disney security and deputy sheriffs . On Friday morning , with Benham in the Orange County Jail , protesters indicated they would n ' t go inside the 1 2 3 Next Index by Keyword | Index by Date | Privacy Policy Terms of Service Please note the green - lined linked article text has been applied commercially without any involvement from our newsroom editors , reporters or any other editorial staff . | [
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http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-03-25/features/fl-food-broth-032510-20100325_1_bouillon-cube-sodium | Lifestyle Subbing bouillon for broth in recipes Can you use bouillon when a recipe calls for broth What is the ratio You can substitute bouillon cubes or granules in most recipes that call for broth or stock The recommended equivalent measure is to dissolve 1 bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon of bouillon granules in 8 ounces of boiling water for every 1 cup of broth Bouillon like many canned chicken broths can be high in sodium one cube of Wylers chicken bouillon has about 880 milligrams of sodium To reduce the sodium add 1 cube for every 1 12 cups boiling water Wylers and other brands also have lowersodium bouillon containing 560 milligrams of sodium per cube and sodiumfree bouillon Susan M Selasky Detroit Free Press As Dwyane Wade steps aside he marvels how LeBron James is stepping up Hyde5 Five top replays of the Dolphins miracle play including Pats fan cursing at TV | [
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http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-05-31/health/fl-suzy-cohen-052911-20110525_1_cholesterol-problems-meds-diuretics | Which meds , supplements can raise your cholesterol ? Suzy Cohen Privacy Policy Q I started two new medications a few months ago , and suddenly my cholesterol is too high . It ' s so bizarre because I had perfect numbers all my life , and I eat well and exercise . Can drugs raise cholesterol ? — J.G. , Breckenridge , Colo . A Yes , hundreds of them can . Something you take every day for one condition can cause your cholesterol to creep up . People are always shocked when they find out they are causing their cholesterol problems ( either with low - carb diets , or with medications ) . Some dietary supplements can raise it too . If you think your medication is causing high cholesterol , speak with your doctor about discontinuing it , or switching meds . Some that cause hypercholesterolemia include : Rosiglitazone ( Avandia ) . This diabetes drug can raise cholesterol . And that ' s the least of its worries , as there also have been consistent reports of life - threatening reactions . Vitamin D . I love this antioxidant , but some people are overdoing it . Excessive D can cause excessive calcium in the blood , and this can cause hypercholesterolemia . Diuretics . These " water pills " help reduce blood pressure . The " thiazide " and " loop " diuretics are known to elevate total cholesterol , LDL and blood glucose . Hydrochlorothiazide ( HCTZ ) is sold as a drug itself , and also found in dozens of combo drugs under various brand names , usually ending in " HCT . " And furosemide ( brand name Lasix ) may be the world ' s most popular loop diuretic . Any med that contains HCTZ or furosemide may contribute to high cholesterol . Escitalopram ( Lexapro ) . This popular antidepressant is related to Celexa . The slight elevation was shown in post - marketing studies . Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) . Another popular antidepressant , this may raise cholesterol , cause hypoglycemia and trigger gout episodes . It may reduce iron and potassium ( sparking cardiac arrhythmias ) . Creatine . In large doses , this dietary supplement may cause a slight elevation in cholesterol . Prednisone . This anti - inflammatory drug and its cousins in the " corticosteroid " class can cause high cholesterol with chronic use . Olanzapine ( Zyprexa ) . Used to treat schizophrenia , it has caused severe elevations in triglycerides ( greater than 500 mg / dL ) in some individuals . This information is not intended to treat , cure or diagnose your condition . Go to SuzyCohen . com . Suspected killer eluded cops for 20 years until he applied for a job Florida Lottery Numbers & Results | [
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http://artifact1-landforms.weebly.com/fast-processes-of-change.html | Home Slow Processes of Change Fast Processes of Change Works Cited After seeing some of the slower processes that shape Earth ' s landscape over time , it is important to remember that some may be much faster process . Events such as landslides , volcanoes , tsunamis and earthquakes can change a landscape in the blink of an eye . Landslides A landslide is when a mound of earth or rock slides down from the edge of a mountain or a cliff . While these slope failures can happen due to natural causes such as torrential rain or earthquakes , they can also be caused by human activity such as machinery blasting that weakens the ground . In the right - center of the picture to the left we see an example of slope failure leading to a landslide in India Below is an example of an enormous sand landslide caught on camera in Japan Volcanoes A volcano is defined as an opening in the Earth ' s crust which allows hot magma , volcanic gas or ash to escape . Not all volcanoes are explosive as commonly thought , but some certainly are . They all differ in structure as well , some are simply cracks in earth surface , while some are mountains , domes or shields . Once magma reaches the Earth ' s surface and flows it is termed lava and can be very detrimental to humanity . The video below is a briefly explains how volcanoes work Tsunamis A tsunami is a single enormous wave , or a series of huge waves . Most tsunamis are caused by underground earthquakes or volcanoes occurring beneath the ocean . These events displace huge volumes of water at such a quick rate that the waves build to enormous heights . Tsunamis are nearly impossible to project or detect , and are therefore extremely dangerous . Earthquakes An earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the Earth ' s rocky , outermost crust called tectonic plates . The edges of these plates are termed faults , and most earthquakes occur along these fault lines , as a result of plates sliding past one another or colliding . Earthquakes are quite dangerous in themselves , but can also trigger other catastrophes , including all the ones listed above | [
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http://artmarketingsecrets.com/2009/09/3-examples-of-art-press-releases-that-get-attention.html | 3 Examples Of Art Press Releases That Get Attention Marketing Art By Daniel September 17 2009 Use keys to navigate A A Gotham News 1955 Willem de Kooning In yesterdays article we discussed 6 important steps to write a great art press release We always find it much easier to learn from the experience of others so today we have examples for you The following press releases are real and were actually used by the artists concerned to publicize their work Names have been changed for privacy of course Press Release 1 This press release was used by a client in New York to get attention to her work based on recognition by a contact at a major bank Note that where possible when issuing a release which names another organization its a good idea to have them review and sign off on it prior to release You dont want to sour a relationship with a new client FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESTIGE US BANK ADDS ARTWORKS BY TRACEY CLARENCE TO COLLECTION Bellweather Bank a subsidiary of Bigglobal Financial GMBH has acquired paintings by New York artist Tracey Clarence for their new office in Pittsburgh PA The bank chose Clarenceâs paintings âœCarolina Moonsâ a South Carolina oceanscape and âœSand Storm IIIâ an Arizona desert landscape German by birth Tracey Clarence travels regularly to Arizona and the Carolina coast to paint on location Her paintings are rendered primarily in acrylic and are known for capturing the essence of their locations âœIâm thrilled to have my work in such a prestige corporate art collectionâ said Clarence âœI love to paint the extremes of ocean and desert and itâs rewarding to have a client who appreciates the beauty of these polar opposite environmentsâ âœModern work environments need to be places of inspirationâ said Basil Graham Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Bellweather Bank âœWe chose Tracey Clarenceâs work for our new Pittsburgh location because her paintings bring a strong sense of beauty and vitality to their environments and thatâs not something we see every day For further information about Tracey Clarenceâs work including dates and times for her monthly open studio showings please visit her website at wwwwebsiteaddresscom or email traceywebsiteaddresscom Contact Information Tracey Clarence Tracey Clarence Art Phone 7185555555 Email traceywebsiteaddresscom URL httpwwwwebsiteaddresscom Press Release 2 OK moment of truth I made this one up as an example The World Hunger Project is fictional and not intended to refer to any real organization Valdivia Chile is however a very real and wonderful place I traveled there last year and can not recommend it too highly it reminds me of New Zealand in South America with a strong German heritage interesting place FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUPER IMPORTANT ART SHOW SELECTS BROOKLYN ARTIST TRACEY CLARENCE FOR PREMIERE EVENT Brooklyn artist Tracey Clarence has been selected by a jury of international art experts to participate in the 2009 Super Important Art Show in Valdivia Chile Clarenceâs work together with the works of five other artists was chosen from a highly competitive lineup of more than 1300 artists for the show which will focus attention on the World Hunger Project A German by birth Tracey has lived in the US since 1999 Originally trained in performance art a series of vivid dreams led her to embrace painting as a career and she now shows regularly in New York and Cape Cod âœWe loved the global and timeless qualities of Traceyâs workâ commented Jaxon Mellenson curator of the Valdivia show âœTogether with her vivid color palette these qualities make her work very accessible to a variety of agegroups and cultures important to help us spread the word about the World Hunger Project âœIâm very excited about the opportunity to exhibit my work at the Super Important Art Showâ commented Tracey âœMy purpose as an artist is to create art that will change the world and I am honored to participate in an event which aligns so closely with my personal goals of promoting a happier healthier worldâ The Super Important Art Show will take place in the Stuyvesant Memorial Gallery at 1367 Main Street Valdivia Chile from October 12 through November 1 2009 An opening reception will be held on October 17th at 730pm Further details can be found on the official show website at wwwsuperimportantartshowcom For further information about Tracey Clarenceâs work including dates and times for her monthly open studio showings please visit her website at wwwwebsiteaddresscom or email traceywebsiteaddresscom Contact Information Tracey Clarence Tracey Clarence Art Phone 7185555555 Email traceywebsiteaddresscom URL httpwwwwebsiteaddresscom Press Release 3 For something slightly different Im including a copy of the press release we used to launch our sister business Beautiful Artist Websites in 2005 I love this press release because it grabs attention FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DESIGN STUDIO DECLARES WAR ON UGLY ARTIST WEBSITES Brooklyn NY âœBeautiful Artist Websitesâ was launched this week with a mission to create highquality costeffective custom websites specifically geared to the needs of visual artists The firm based in Brooklyn NY and Minneapolis MN is a boutique design studio with specific expertise in art design and artmarketing âœAs an artist myself I am very upset by the uniformly poor quality of art on the internetâ said Josse Ford Creative Director at BAW ✠Artists invest huge amounts of time and energy in their work and they need to take much more care in how they display it This is particularly true now because more and more galleries and collectors are looking to the worldwide web in selecting and reviewing art purchases Our aim at Beautiful Websites For Artists is to showcase each artistâs work as if it was in a museum or highend commercial galleryâ While many good artist websites do exist the sad fact is that most art is displayed on websites that look cheap and folksy or are so generic that none of the personality of the artist shines through âœBeautiful Artist Websitesâ addresses this need by providing costeffective website design and consulting services specifically geared to the needs of artists âœArts professionals want to see that the art looks great but they also want to get a feel for who the artist isâ commented Daniel Tardent responsible for new business at BAW âœA well executed website will never replace a physical meeting with a collector but it can be the key factor that sets the meeting up and the value of that is priceless You just canât get that from any old designer they have to understand artists and the art industryâ Learn more about Beautiful Artist Websites and how to create an effective artistâs website by reading âœDesigning Beautiful Artist Websites 12 Tips to showcase your art at httpwwwbeautifulartistwebsitescomarticlesforartistshtml CONTACT INFORMATION Daniel Tardent Beautiful Artist Websites 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http://arts.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_beat_level_37_on_40x_escape | Entertainment Arts Games Video Games How do you beat level 37 on 40x escape How do you beat level 37 on 40x escape Press the E once S twice C three times A four times P five times and the E six times 16 people found this useful How do you beat level 5 on 40x escape To beat level 5 on 40x escape press buttons in this order five How do you beat level 27 on 40x Escape To beat level 27 on 40xEscape press the fourth button 4 times 40x Escape is a logic game for kids in grades five and up How do you beat level 20 on 40X Escape Spell twenty on the buttons tjbgjhuvhgchgco beat level 20 How do you beat level 19 on 40X escape You have to set each letter by clicking a button and then the last 7th button Click firstlast secondlast thirdlast fourthlast fifthlast sixthlast How do you beat level 11 on 40x escape Using the buttons e l v n spell the word eleven You can dothis if you use the e three times How do you beat level 12 on 40x escape Click each letter of ESCAPE but after each letter press thebutton click a letter then the button and repeat How do you beat level 9 on 40x escape Just wait Dont do anything Dont move or click Wait How do you beat level 17 on 40x escape Click the letters in ESCAPE until they are all YELLOW not green as usual To help you decide it is the only color that all of the letters can change to How do you beat level 38 on 40x escape You can beat level 38 on 40x escape by spelling out the word ESCAPEusing the scoreboard liquid crystal display as on calculators How do you beat level 31 on 40x escape It is an upsidedown compass S at top E at left W at right Press right left top left left WESEE How do you beat level 23 on 40x escape Click the letters e s p and e the letters toggle other letters on so you dont have to click on the c or a How do you beat level 26 on 40x escape Click the letters over the door in the order of the note on the wall SEEPAC Answered In Video Games How do you beat level 16 on 40x escape Spell escape on the buttons by pressing them those are the numerical positions therefore one more than the number of times you press each of the six buttons Answered In Uncategorized How do you beat level 37 on 40x how do you beat level 37 on 40x escape Answered In Uncategorized How do you beat level ON 40x escape arrange the clock to look like a digital 22 Answered In Uncategorized How do you beat level 37 on 40x ecape How do you beat level 37 on 40x escape Answered In Uncategorized How to beat level 37 40X Escape press E once S twice C three times A four times P five times E sixtimes | [
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http://artsalive.ca/en/mus/instrumentlab/strings.asp | The String Section The instruments of the string section are crafted by carefully carving , shaping and glueing wood pieces together , and covering them with several coats of varnish . No nails or screws are used at all . Each instrument has four strings , the vibrations of which makes the instrument sound . String instruments come in many sizes : the larger the instrument , the lower the sound , the smaller the instrument , the higher the sound . They are very versatile because so many rich , lyrical ( singing ) , expressive and dramatic tones can be produced Sound is made on string instruments by playing their strings two ways . Usually you draw a bow across them . Sometimes you pluck them . Different notes are made by using your finger to press a string against the fingerboard . When the string vibrates at its full length , from the bridge to the peg box , the lowest sound is produced . When the vibrating length is shortened by pressing a finger on a string against the finger board , a higher sound is created because then the string is smaller ( shorter ) . Violin Smallest member of the String family Highest pitched family member Fits under the chin while being played To mute the tones , a clamp is sometimes placed on the violin ' s bridge . The clamp looks like a small comb . It causes the tone to be muffled and softer . View the " virtual violin " Listen to the " virtual violin " Visit the Orchestra Pit to watch and listen to Walter Prystawski , NAC Orchestra Concertmaster , demonstrate the violin . Viola A little larger than the violin Has a lower and warmer tone Fits under the chin while being played Plays a 5th lower than the violin Because it is slightly larger than a violin , you may need a larger hand to play it comfortably . View the " virtual viola " Listen to the " virtual viola " Cello The bass member of the violin family Played with a shorter and thicker bow The player sits to play The cello rests on the floor supported by a retractable spike and is held between the knees It ' s larger body assures deeper resonance View the " virtual cello " Listen to the " virtual cello " Visit the Orchestra Pit to watch and listen to Amanda Forsyth , NAC Orchestra Principal Cellist , demonstrate the cello . Double Bass Lowest pitched member of the string family So large that it can be taller than the musician Two bow types : the French style bow ( held overhand like the violin bow ) or the German style bow ( held with the palm up ) Widely used in jazz where it is mostly played by plucking the strings ( pizzicato ) Can be played standing up or sitting on a stool An extension at the top of the lower string allows for deeper notes to be played , or sometimes a fifth string is added for the same purpose View the " virtual bass " Listen to the " virtual bass " Meet NAC Orchestra string musicians ! Check out the NAC Orchestra and Friends String Interviews . | [
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http://artscenterlive.org/performance/an-evening-with-peter-yarrow/ | This event has passed An Evening with Peter Yarrow November 16 2018 800 pm 930 pm 32 Since the Civil Rights era Peter Yarrow has committed his time and talentboth with renowned trio Peter Paul Mary and as a solo performerto social justice causes that have utilized his skills as both a performer and an organizer His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs Peter Paul Mary have recorded earning several gold and platinum albums and numerous Grammys Peter Yarrows life and work is based on his passionate belief that music with its power to build community and catalyze change can be a particularly powerful organizing tool For this intimate evening of performance Peter Yarrow website Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Flip the Script A Play in Progress Workshop Presented by Black Poetry Theatre Improv Percolator Details Date November 16 2018 Time 800 pm 930 pm Cost 32 Event Category 20182019 Season Website Buy tickets Venue Earl Rhoda Wynn Theater | [
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http://artsci.k-state.edu/student-resources/interdisciplinary/humanities.html | Academics Student Excellence Student Opportunities The Journey Student Questions College of Arts and Sciences Calvin 107 Deans ' Office Student Services ( 785 ) 532 - 6904 Calvin 110 Office of the Dean ( 785 ) 532 - 6900 artsci @ k - state . edu Humanities Briefly stated , the humanities are those cultural and creative disciplines by which cultures define themselves . The meaning of culture ( and the place of the individual within it ) is explored through cultural artifacts and traditions and expressive practices and techniques . And thus , creative and interpretative enterprises are central to humanistic study . The humanities disciplines include American ethnic studies , art , communication studies , dance , history , languages , literature , music , philosophy , theater and gender , women , and sexuality studies . Cutting across these varied disciplines , the interdisciplinary major intentionally trades depth of learning for broader scope of inquiry By offering more latitude in its curriculum design , it often allows students to pursue less traditional or unique intellectual ventures , particularly those that require the synthesis of several disciplines . It also occasionally serves as an undergraduate pathway for graduate programs . The Humanities degree may not be earned in conjunction with a degree from one of the individual Humanities disciplines . Program Requirements Advisor : Angelia Perry | [
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http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/how-to/from-theory-to-practice/formal-visual-analysis | Formal Visual Analysis : The Elements & Principles of Composition Help students build techniques to interpret what they see into written words using art In any work of art , all of these elements and principles will be present , but some will be more obvious than others . When engaging in formal analysis , students should select the elements they feel are most strongly represented in the piece they are analyzing . A good place to start formal analysis is to look at a work of art and take note of how your eye moves around the object . Where does your eye go first , and why were you attracted to that part of the image ? What colors , textures , and shapes appear in the image ? What did the artist include in the composition to guide your eye or to direct your gaze to a certain part of the image ? Formal analysis is an important technique for organizing visual information . In other words , it is a strategy used to translate what you see into written words . This strategy can be applied to any work of art , from any period in history , whether a photograph , sculpture , painting or cultural artifact . The Elements The elements of formal analysis are building blocks that can be combined to create a larger structure . Line is the most basic building block of formal analysis . Line can be used to create more complex shapes or to lead your eye from one area in the composition to another . Value is the degree of light and dark in a design . It is the contrast between black and white and all the tones in between . Value can be used with color as well as black and white . Contrast is the extreme changes between values . Shapes are created when lines are combined to form a square , triangle , or circle . Shapes can be organic ( irregular shapes found in nature ) or geometric ( shapes with strong lines and angles such as circles , triangles , and squares ) . Forms are three - dimensional shapes with length , width , and depth . Balls , cylinders , boxes and pyramids are forms . Space is the area between and around objects . Increasing or decreasing the amount of space around an object affects the way we view that object . Color differentiates and defines lines , shapes , forms , and space . Even black and white images have a huge number of different shades of gray . Texture is the surface quality that can be seen and felt . Textures can be rough or smooth , soft or hard . Textures are often implied . For instance , a drawing of a rock might appear to have a rough and hard surface , but in reality is as smooth as the paper on which it is drawn . The Principles Notice how the following principles integrate the elements of formal analysis and build on one another . Note : Each principle below refers to the photograph of paddlers at left to illustrate key concepts . Balance is created in a work of art when textures , colors , forms , or shapes are combined harmoniously . In this image , notice how the photographer achieves a sense of balance by dividing the image into two sections : one half occupied by trees , and the other half by the water . Contrast is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer ' s attention and to guide the viewer ' s eye through the artwork . In this image , the texture of the trees contrasts with the texture of the water . Movement is the way a viewer ' s eye is directed to move through a composition , often to areas of emphasis . Movement can be directed by lines , contrasting shapes , or colors within the artwork . In this work of art , our eye moves up through the pattern in the rippling surface of the water to the two paddlers . From there , our eye moves to the contrasting textures and colors of the foliage in the top half of the image . Emphasis is created in a work of art when the artist contrasts colors , textures , or shapes to direct your viewing towards a particular part of the image . In this image , the colors of the paddlers ' jackets contrasts with the muted tones of the background . Our attention is immediately drawn to the paddlers , even though they are relatively small in scale . Pattern is the repetition of a shape , form , or texture across a work of art . The light reflecting off of the waves in the water creates a pattern in the bottom half of the image . Proportion is created when the sizes of elements in a work of art are combined harmoniously . In this image , all of the proportions appear exactly as one would expect ; the human figures are much smaller in scale than the natural world that surrounds them . Unity is created when the principles of analysis are present in a composition and in harmony . Some images have a complete sense of unity , while some artists deliberately avoid formal unity to create feelings of tension and anxiety . In this image , the large areas of contrasting textures , patterns and colors create a sense of balance and unity within the composition . Once students have an understanding of formal analysis , they will be well prepared to put this theory into practice by making their own images based on the elements and principles of design . Whether in photography , sculpture , or painting , the theory of formal analysis will help students to compose their works of art as professional artists would . Credits | [
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http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-6-8/Systems_of_the_Body.aspx | Systems of the Body : Movement and Choreography Creating movement patterns that express information about the basic systems , organs , and processes of the human body . Overview Preparation Instruction Standards Key Staff Primary Instructor Key Skills Developing Arts Literacies : Understanding Genres , Analyzing and Evaluating - Critique Summary In this lesson , students will create movement patterns that express information about the basic systems , organs , and processes of the human body . They will work in pairs and in groups to make movement choices that communicate scientific concepts in creative movement , and make inquiries , through research and movement experimentation , into the ways in which the body ' s systems work and how those systems interact . Learning Objectives Students will : Discover and create movement patterns that express information about the basic systems , organs , and processes of the human body . Make inquiries , through research and movement experimentation , into the ways in which the body ' s systems work and how those systems interact . Work alone , in pairs , and / or in small groups to make movement choices that communicate scientific concepts in creative movement . Teaching Approach Thematic Project - Based Learning Arts Integration Teaching Methods Discovery Learning Discussion Experiential Learning Reflection Assessment Type Observation next : Preparation > Credits | [
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http://artsites.ucsc.edu/EMS/Music/tech_background/TE-01/soundSpeed.html | Speed of Sound You can measure the speed of sound the same way you measure the speed of a runner , with a stopwatch on a closed track . At 21 degrees C ( 70 ° F ) , you should get 344 meters per second , or 1129 ft per second . At freezing , the numbers are 331 m / s or 1087 ft / s . The proper formula for the change in speed due to temperature is : Where T is degrees Celsius . The works out to about a 0.1 % change per degree Fahrenheit . The Speed of sound in water is 1480 m / s or 4856 ft / s . More than 3000 miles per hour . There is a project under way to take the earth ' s temperature by measuring the speed of sound between the USA and Australia . | [
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http://arun321-inflation.blogspot.com/ | INFLATION : IT ' S MEASURES , CAUSES AND REMEDIES Friday , December 26 , 2008 INFLATION : IT ' S MEASURES , CAUSES AND REMEDIES One of the most intricate challenges of our present times is the problem of rising Inflation . Its effect can be felt by each and every person to at least some degree , whether he is an engineer , doctor , lawyer , govt . servant or anybody . Inflation makes no partiality in choosing its innocent victims . So what exactly is inflation and how is it caused ? Whether it originates in our home country or it is imported from abroad ? What are our Economists doing to control Inflation ? These are the questions that naturally arise What is Inflation : Inflation is defined as a general rise in prices of all commodities . It is not the rise in the price of my favorite commodity e.g. McDonalds Pizza , but the overall rise in the prices of all the goods and services manufactured and consumed within the territory of a nation . When we say that the monthly rate of Inflation is 12 % , what it means is that on an average , the prices of all goods and services have increased by 12 % in the period of last one month . Measures of Inflation : In India , Inflation is measured using WPI ( Wholesale Price Index ) . It is very tedious to track each and every commodity and calculate its price rise . Instead of that an Index of several goods and services is prepared . India ' s WPI is a weighted - index of 435 commodities . It means price - rise of all commodities will not be treated equally . The price - rise of rice will have more weight - age than price - rise of a Maruti - car . That is because rice is consumed by a Many other countries like UK , USA , China , etc . use CPI ( Consumer Price Index ) to measure inflation . This is a more realistic measure because it computes the index based on the increase in actual price paid by the consumer . On the other hand , WPI considers the rise in the price by the Wholesalers of the goods and services . Causes of Inflation : Inflation is basically a combination of two types of phenomenon . Its causes could be nailed down to Cost - Push inflation and Demand - Pull inflation . Cost - Push Inflation is caused by rise in the cost of factors of production . In classical economic theory , there used to be only three factors of production - land , labor and capital . However , in today ' s complex world , infinite factors are required to produce a single product or commodity e.g. house - rent , electricity , admin - expenses , raw - materials , fuel ( petroleum ) , steel , etc . The price rise in any one or more of these factors will increase the cost of production of the final product . The Let us take a simple example . Suppose a bakery owner produces bread by using several factors like wheat , flour , machines , labor , etc . The cost of production of one piece of bread comes to Rs . 20 . He adds Rs . 5 as his profit - margin and sells it to consumers at Rs . 25 . This continues for several days . Now suppose the price of wheat increases . Now the owner recalculates his cost of production . It comes to Rs . 20 . He now adds his margin of Rs Demand - Pull Inflation is another type of inflation . In this case , the cost of factors of production remains same . However , due to increase in the demand of the commodity by consumers in the market relative to its supply , the owner will naturally increase the prices . In this case , demand has increased , but supply has remained constant . Returning to the example of the bread producer , suppose the cost of production of one piece of bread remains constant at Rs . 15 . He adds his margin of Rs . 5 and charges Rs . 20 to each consumer . Now suppose the preference of his bread increases among the consumers , as it becomes more popular . This results in an increased demand for bread ( This is a simplified example , in real world demand and supply is more complex ) . So sensing more demand for his product , the owner increases the price Liquidity : The term Liquidity is usually used to identify hard cash . In fact Liquidity just means money in any form . Liquidity is also referred to the ability and ease with which an asset could be converted to money . For e.g. cash is the most liquid asset as it comes under the standard definition of money . Savings - account deposit could also be called liquid asset . That ' s because it is possible to convert savings - account deposit to cash by withdrawing from an ATM . It could also be used to pay by means of Remedial Measures to control Inflation : In India , the Ministry of Finance and the RBI ( Reserve Bank of India ) always strive to control inflation . They control inflation by directly affecting the demand pull inflation by changing the amount of liquidity circulating in the economy . The RBI ( the Central Bank of India ) can change the liquidity by its various tools viz . CRR , Bank - Rate ( REPO and Reverse - REPO ) , SLR , etc . CRR ( Cash Reserve Ratio ) is the proportion of amount which each commercial bank has to maintain in the form of hard cash . All commercial banks accept deposits from individuals and lend it to borrowers at a higher interest rate . The difference between the interest rate which they collect from borrowers and which they pay to their depositors is their profit . Naturally , each bank will try to lend all the money they collect from depositors . However , banks ca n ' t lend all the money they have . Under law , each bank Bank - Rate is basically the interest rate at which the Central Bank borrows from the other scheduled commercial banks . This rate is directly linked to the interest rates charged in turn by all the commercial banks to its customers . All these other interest rates on Home - loans , Personal - loans , etc . also increase with the increase in bank - rate . Thus , by raising the Bank - Rate and in turn all other Interest Rates , the RBI makes borrowing money from banks a very costly affair . People are thus discouraged The above mentioned measures viz . CRR , SLR , Bank - Rate are called monetary policy tools . Apart from these , there are certain fiscal policy tools which the Government can use . One recent example of fiscal tool is the recent ban placed on the export of Basmati rice by the Finance Minister . By banning the export of rice , the supply of rice will increase in the home country relative to its demand . This will naturally bring down the price of rice which is a major component of WPI . The price - rise Although the rise in interest rates initially makes life difficult for people who have taken loans on floating interest rates , it is a required step to bring down inflation which is a larger evil . It might also be noted that RBI , by making the policy changes can control only one type of inflation i.e. demand - pull inflation . It can not affect the other type of inflation i.e. cost - push inflation which is caused by rise in prices of raw - materials and other factors of production . That is why the rate of inflation Inflation and Growth : Inflation is not harmful at all times . In fact only when there is a sustained increase above 7 % to 8 % , there is cause for worry . In fact a low level of inflation between 2 % and 5 % is a sign of prosperity . It is required for growth . That ' s because it gives the producer of goods and services a certain impetus to stay in the market . 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http://arzim.blogspot.com/2010/01/differences-between-conventional-and.html | ARZIM NAIM ALL ABOUT ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE , ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKETS , TAKAFUL , SHARIAH AUDITING , ACCOUNTING FOR ISLAMIC FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS , TAXATION & ZAKAT TO MY BLOG READERS , WELCOME TO MY BLOG This site is solely dedicated to publish my writing , mostly on the topic of Islamic finance . Some of the articles were written as partial fulfillment for completing the Chartered Islamic Finance Professional ( CIFP ) certifications and for the Ph . D in Islamic Finance that I am currently undertake . Interested parties , including reporter / press or students , may reproduce or quote materials published provided that the credit has to be given to my blog ( arzim . blogspot . com ) . Comments must be accompanied by names or pseudonyms . Anonymous postings and those containing profanities and obscenities will be rejected . Tuesday , January 5 , 2010 THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC ACCOUNTING 1.0 1.0 Introduction It is widely accepted that the primary objective of accounting is to provide useful information to assist users in making economic decisions . Thus , it can be argued that accounting is therefore , a religious obligation . Hence , if accounting is a religious obligation , then the rules of accountability must be purely divine . In order to do so , appropriate accounting framework based on Shariah principles must be in place . The motivation for the development of Islamic accounting comes together with the emergence Islamic economic and Islamic resurgence for the last two to three decades . The awareness for the need for Islamic accounting is due to basic building blocks of conventional accounting itself since the International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ) are based on interest - based elements . Because of the interest - based requirement , the conventional accounting adopts the ‘ historical cost and conservatism concept ’ in order to ensure whether the capital and interest are repaid . This is one of the elements embedded in the conventional accounting which is already violating the requirements of Shariah . As an alternative accounting system , Islamic accounting is gaining more recognition , especially by Islamic countries . It is necessary to have Islamic accounting to be in place rather than conventional accounting in order to provide information on financial success in Islamic organisations . The Accounting and Auditing Organisation For Islamic Financial Institutions ( AAOIFI ) was formed for this reason . To this date , AAOIFI has produced a set of accounting standards that could represent a benchmark framework that draws rationales from the Shariah . Islamic accounting can be initially defined as the “ accounting process ” which provides appropriate information ( not necessarily limited to financial data ) to stakeholders of an entity which will enable them to ensure that the entity is continuously operating within the bounds of the Islamic Shariah and delivering its socioeconomic objectives . Islamic accounting is also a tool , which enables Muslims to evaluate their own accountabilities to God ( in respect of inter - human / environmental transactions ) . The meaning of Islamic accounting would be clearer if we compare this with the definition of ‘ conventional accounting ’ . The conventional accounting as we know it is defined to be the identification , recording , classification , interpreting and communication of economic events to permit users to make informed decisions ( AAA , 1966 ) From this , it can be seen that both accounting systems set out similar objective of reporting . However , the differences lie in the following ; The objectives of providing the information ; The type of information is identified ; How the information is it measured , valued , recorded and communicated ; and To whom will the information be communicated ( the users ) . At present , AAOIFI has no legal backing . Only few countries such as Bahrain and Sudan has made AAOIFI standards mandatory to their Islamic Financial Institutions ( IFIs ) . In the absence of legal provisions , compliance with its standards is on voluntary basis to the extent that IFIs do not comply . In so doing , how IFIs ’ financial statements are to be made comparable ? And when accountants of the firms encountered difficulties in regards to complex transactions , they will eventually resort to conventional accounting treatment because of lack of knowledge in Therefore , this project paper intends to highlight and address the important distinctions between both conventional and Islamic accounting which is presently thought of many people as synonymous . There is danger for such kind of perception because the basic building blocks for respective accounting are worlds apart . Further , such blind acceptance and adoption of conventional accounting in Islamic organisations would lead to socio - economic behaviour inconsistent with the specific Islamic objectives , the attainment of which these institutions were set up for in the first place . 2.0 2.0 Religion , economy and accounting When the conventional and Islamic accounting are compared , first and foremost , we have to look upon the root of modern accounting principles . Some years back , European and communist blocks adopted different set of accounting practice . In communist countries , there is lack of profit motive . Thus , profit and loss account and balance sheet does n ’ t make sense in that economic system . This is why accounting profession never developed in Communist countries . Only after financial market liberalisation i.e. conversion to capitalism market , that these states trying to catch up capitalist accounting ( Shahul Hameed , 2000 ) . It is an offspring to capitalist economy . The adjective ‘ capitalist ’ is however , is not attached to the word ‘ accounting ’ because it would then appear not neutral . Furthermore , it has been proposed that capitalism owes its beginnings to the Protestant ethic which emphasises frugality and industry . Protestantism led by Calvin legalised the interest as opposed to Catholicism . The subsequent growth of trade aided by the formation of limited liability corporations and stock markets enabled the mobilisation and concentration of vast amounts of capital . ‘ stewardship theory ’ and later , on decision usefulness . Plainly put and in terms , conventional accounting is best described as formal rationalism of capitalist economy orientation so as to legitimise its action . On the other hand , conventional accounting is claimed by some writers to be a product of culture . It is a set of beliefs and techniques that has the ability to link actions and values so as to legitimise those actions . On contrary , Islamic accounting is a value - oriented activity , the development of which encompasses moral , spiritual , material and social aspects Its principles do not serve the interest of any particular group , but to the society as a whole which can make corporations accountable for their actions and ensure they comply with principles . Nevertheless , Islam is not against market system per se . Islam does not deny the market forces and market economy . Even the profit motive is acceptable to a reasonable extent . Private ownership is not totally negated . Yet , the basic difference capitalist and Islamic economy is that in secular capitalism , the profit motive or private ownership are given unbridled power to make economic decisions . Their liberty is not controlled by any divine injunctions . If there are some restrictions , they are imposed by human beings and subject to change through democratic legislation . When both accounting manifested according to the origins of its 3.0 3 .0 The principles of accounting concepts and Islamic worldview Conventional accounting structure in its current structure follows what are known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) or fundamental accounting concepts . This takes into account among others historical cost , conservatism , accrual and matching , substance over form , going concern monetary measurement , materiality and consistency . These principles nevertheless favour and follow the historical development of western civilisations . In this section , the paper shall discuss this in comparative perspective with the values of the Islamic worldview . 3.1 Going concern and accruals These two concepts are considered part of the bedrock of accounting . Going concern is particularly important with regard to measurement . As result , the conventional accounting standards requires that financial statements be prepared on going concern and requires that the directors assess whether there are significant doubts about the entity ’ s ability to continue as a going concern . The accruals concept lies at the heart of the definitions of assets , liabilities , gains , losses and changes to shareholders funds . Accruals basis of accounting requires the non - cash effects of transactions to be Basically , the going concern concept embedded in conventional accounting is not in conflict with the requirements of Islamic accounting whereby the directors should making assessment on the firms ’ ability to continue as a going concern . Consequently , the financial statements must also be prepared on the basis of going concern basis unless the directors want to liquidate the firms or to cease trading or has no realistic alternative but to do so . In regards to the accruals concept , the principle do not in conflict to the requirements of Thus , it is allowable . For example , in the case of murabahah [ 1 ] or bay ’ bithaman - ajil ( BBA ) [ 2 ] transactions conducted by Islamic banks . If the banks treat a murabahah or BBA transaction as a financing transaction or purely as a sales transaction , it has the same effect on profit . However , Islamic banks may differ in terms of the timing of recognition of the margin : at time of sale , as cash received or as payment becomes due . If the cash basis is adopted , the profit will be recognised as and when the instalments are received . On the other hand , the accrual basis method recognises profit based on a proportionate allocation of profits whether cash is received or otherwise . However , murabahah receivables . Consequently , for each payment made by the debtor , the profit related to the payment would realised and recorded in the Income Statement of the banks . The examples of journal entries are shown as follows : Journal entries : Recognition of financing assets ; Dr Murabahah financing Cr Cash ( Cost of purchase ) Cr Unearned income ( Profit ) Repayment received from customers ; Dr Cash Cr Murabahah financing Income recognition at the end of each period ; Dr Unearned income ( Profit ) Cr Profit and loss a / c 3.2 Prudence and consistency These two concepts are considered desirable qualities of financial statements rather than part of bedrock of accounting . The prudence concept was closely linked to that of ‘ realisation ’ . The concept of prudence implies that a firm should take a very pessimistic outlook in estimating income , expenses , assets and liabilities and promotes the need to be cautious in overstating assets or profits especially in the face of inevitable uncertainties in the business world . Circumstances that lead too uncertainties such as collectability of doubtful receivables , the probable useful life of assets and other contingencies are Apparently AAOIFI Standards are silent on the prudence principle in financial reporting . If the firms understate the potential income or assets value , the financial report would be ‘ unfair ’ to the stakeholders and the users of financial statements ( because if the report do not show the potential income / assets , it is in conflict to the very idea of financial reporting in Islam which focus on ‘ fair reporting ’ of an entity ’ s financial position ) . However , if the firms take a route to ensure in exact detail the value of The requirement for consistency also is not in conflict with the Islamic accounting requirement whereby the presentation and classification of items in the financial statements should be retained from one period to the next unless circumstances require it to change . This is because comparability is regarded to be more fundamental objective than consistency . Should there is unexpected events occurred that require the reporting entity to change its accounting policy , and then comparability would prevail . 3.3 Definition of asset and the concept of ‘ substance over form ’ A major difference between conventional accounting and Islamic accounting lies in the definition of assets . AAOIFI defines asset as that which the enterprise has acquired rights to hold , use or dispose and does not recognise asset based on ability to control through other than legal ownership . An asset , in the conventional sense , is regarded as an asset when there is any future economic benefit embodied in the asset regardless of whether there is legal control by the reporting firm . In Islamic finance , to qualify as an asset , the Islamic organisations should have ijarah [ 3 ] ) and sales based transactions ( ) . For contracts , the essence of the transaction is in fact a sales transactions . Thus , the ownership title will be passed to the purchaser upon acquisition . However , the financier or the bank can require the purchaser to pledge the assets acquired as collateral to the financing amount . The financier or the bank is prohibited to buy back the assets from the purchaser . Under ijarah contract , AAOIFI recognised asset as fixed asset ( incidental to legal ownership ) . Thus , repair and maintenance costs are the expense of the lessor ( i.e. the financier or the banks ) but the conventional practice , it is borne by the lessee . The examples of journal entries are shown as follows : Journal entries : Cash purchase of equipment for financing ; Equipment Cr Cash Provides financing to lessee ; Ijarah financing asset Equipment Repayment received from lessee & income recognition ; Dr Cash Cr Profit and loss a / c Depreciation cost of financing asset ; Depreciation 3.4 Historical cost , conservatism and current value The current convention of historic cost and conservatism arose from the needs of bankers and shareholders . This concept has been developed from the requirements of interest - based bankers who are interested not in seeing whether a proposed venture is profitable , but whether capital and interest are repaid . Thus there is need to be conservative in the valuation of assets by using historical cost but anticipating all liabilities in conservatism concepts ( Shahul Hameed , 2005 ) . It is also favourable because the cost of publishing historical cost financial statements are negligible compared with those prepared zakat or Islamic tax based on historical cost valuation would yield lower receipts and consequently lower transfer payments to the beneficiaries in times of inflation or rising costs . Zakat is basically an income tax and its payment is a religious obligation . Since zakat is based on wealth , current values would satisfy Islam ’ s concept of justice more adequately than would historical cost . Many writers have called for the provision of a fair base is the most important objective of Islamic accounting . This may be strange to conventional accountants whereby many of them make their living by giving advice on how to avoid tax . AAOIFI has also supports the use of current value and very specific on the method of current valuation to be used in the case of Islamic banking environment . The rationale for this position is that present and potential investment account holders ( e.g . Mudarabah [ 4 ] investment account holders ) need information to evaluate the bank ’ s ability to achieve its investment objectives . Thus if investments are measured using historical costs , inequities would occur in the distribution of investment results between the holders of investment accounts . Therefore , the current values appear to be consistent with the principles of socio - economic justice advocated in Islam . However , due to practical difficulties in the implementation , AAOIFI has put its recommendation on this issue on hold . 4.0 4.0 Conclusion Islam as a religion embraces a comprehensive system of human conduct , influencing all aspects of life . The uniqueness of Islam lies in its practicalities . Islam as a religion is not merely a belief but is a complete way of life . In fact , accounting is embodied in Islam . This can be analogically be seen from Islamic faith whereby for every human , 2 angels accompanied them at right and left shoulders , record every good deeds and sins ( the double - entry bookkeeping principles ? ) . Further , the accounting profession has been O ye who believe ! When ye deal with each other , in transactions involving future obligations in a fixed period of time , reduce them to writing , let a scribe ( accountant ? ) write down faithfully as between the parties ; let not the scribe refuse to write ; as Allah has taught him , so let him write . Let him who incurs the liability dictate , but let fear his Lord Allah , and not diminish aught of what he owes . If the party liable is mentally deficient , or weak or unable himself to dictate , let his guardian dictate faithfully . And get two witnesses , out of your own men , and if there are not two men , then a man and two woman , such Al - Baqarah , 2 : 282 ) . In recent years however , it has been recognised that conventional accounting suffers from the lack of desirable information . This leads the way for the Islamic accounting concepts to rise in recognition . The objectives of Islamic accounting would seem to be the avoidance of doubts and consequently to ensure fairness between all relevant parties and equitable transfer and distribution transfer and distribution of property rights and wealth . The Islamic accounting is on its way to be the de facto standards in every Islamic organisation or probably in every organisation in the world , if only the major distinctions between conventional accounting are fully appreciated . Further , such blind acceptance and adoption of conventional accounting in Islamic organisations would lead to socio - economic behaviour inconsistent with the specific Islamic objectives , the attainment of which these institutions were set up for in the first place . 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Islamic Corporate Reporting : Between the Desirable and the Desired . Kuala Lumpur . Research Centre , IIUM . [ 1 ] : The sale of goods at cost plus an agreed profit mark - up . receivables are measured at the end of the financial period at their cash equivalent value ( i.e. the amount of debt due from the customers at the end of the financial period less any provision for doubtful debts ) . [ 2 ] Bay ’ Bithaman - Ajil or BBA : Price - deferred sale . A variation of but the payment for sale is deferred , may be by instalments . [ 3 ] : Contract of hiring / leasing . [ 4 ] Mudarabah : A profit and loss sharing contract in which one party provides the financial capital ( account holder ) and the other ( banker ) manages the enterprise . While profit is shared , loss is borne by the financier . Posted by Arzim Naim at 1 : 41 PM Reactions : funny 0 interesting 0 cool Email This BlogThis ! 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http://asecho.org/sonographer-faqs/ | Sonographer FAQs Q : How can I become a sonographer ? A : We recommend a well - rounded cardiac sonography program that meets both didactic and clinical instruction and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP ) , through the Joint Review Committee in Cardiovascular Technology ( JRC - CVT ) and the Joint Review Committee in Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( JRC - DMS ) . Echocardiography or Cardiac Sonography is covered through two allied health care disciplines which are Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Technology . These programs can be found by visiting the education section of our Website where you can review programs that are accredited by CAAHEP or by visiting their site at www . caahep . org . There is also information on schools under the “ Sonographers ” link on our Website . 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ARDMS offers four different credentials : RDMS ® Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ® RDCS ® Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ® RVT ® Registered Vascular Technologist ® RPVI ® Registered Physicians Vascular Interpretation ® The Cardiovascular Credentialing International ( CCI ) administers examinations and awards credentials in the field of cardiovascular technology , including the areas of vascular technology and diagnostic cardiac sonography . Contact CCI at http : / / www . cci - online . org or ( 800 ) 326 - 0268 . They offer the following credentials : RCIS : Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RCS : Registered Cardiac Sonographer RVS : Registered Vascular Specialist CCT : Certified Cardiographic Technician Q . Have the duties of sonographers changed in recent years ? A : The duties of sonographers have evolved over the years as advances in echocardiography bring new tools to cardiovascular ultrasound . Three - dimensional echocardiography ( 3D ) and cardiac mechanics ( strain , torsion ) continue to gain wider acceptance , requiring sonographers to learn new imaging modalities and gain a new understanding of cardiovascular ultrasound . Interventional procedures such as percutaneous valve replacement / repair and left atrial appendage occlusion have shifted the role of the sonographer from the traditional clinic or hospital inpatient floors to the catheterization laboratory and hybrid operating room suite . Q : Will the education level needed to practice cardiovascular sonographers change in the near future ? A : The current infrastructure in terms of education for supplying technologists to the field seems to be adequate . There is an initiative underway that will create a new career ladder ( the Advanced Cardiovascular Sonographer – ACS ) for sonographers that will provide senior sonographers with an additional opportunity for advancement . The impact of the ACS program on the field of cardiovascular ultrasound has not yet been determined , as the program is in its infancy and no programs have begun to enroll students yet . Q : How common is licensure or certification ? A : Only two states have passed legislation requiring licensure . They are New Mexico and Oregon . Oregon has implemented their legislation , and sonographers in that state are required to be licensed . New Mexico has passed the legislation , but has not yet implemented it . In the cardiovascular ultrasound field “ certification ” is achieved through the passing of a credentialing examination administered by either Cardiovascular Credentialing International ( CCI ) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ( ARDMS ) . Sonographers who pass these examinations are called “ registered ” technologists . We do not use the term certified . There is no requirement that a technologist be registered to be employed ; however , almost every employer hiring a sonographer either includes being registered as a requirement for employment , or requires that newly graduated sonographers become registered within 12 - At the national level there has been an effort to develop national standards for education and credentialing in medical imaging . The CARE Bill ( Consistency , Accuracy , Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy ) has yet to be passed , despite enormous efforts by the medical imaging community . To date there are no legislated national standards for education and credentialing . Q : What traits are important for a sonographer to be successful on the job ? A : Flexibility – a sonographer has to be able to work in any aspect of cardiovascular ultrasound ; Enthusiasm – the cardiovascular ultrasound field is constantly evolving , and sonographers have to be eager to learn new modalities and new uses of ultrasound ; Confidence – sonographers are often alone when acquiring images and have to be confident in what they are seeing and able to tailor their exams for the various pathologies they encounter . Q : What impact will the ACA have on cardiovascular sonographers ? A : Nationwide there has been a drop in volumes or number of procedures being performed . This drop is due to many factors , and the Accountable Care Act is one . Other factors include an increased emphasis on Appropriate Use Criteria , the Choosing Wisely Program , and changes in reimbursement by insurance companies . Q : How does the supply of sonographers compare with the demand for them ? A : Five to seven years ago there was a sonographer shortage , and sonographers could pick and choose the jobs they wanted . In response to the shortage , schools opened new training programs and began bringing so many techs into the field that the pendulum has now shifted the other way . These days there may be 15 - 20 applicants for a job posting . Changes in health care have also decreased the number of sonographers needed to meet the demand . These factors have combined to make it very challenging for sonographers , especially new sonographers Q : Need Career Presentation Materials for Students ? A : If you are asked to talk about your Sonography career at a school , college or club , ASE can provide you with free “ Careers in Non - Invasive Cardiovascular Sonography ” guides to hand out to your audience . These informative flyers contain information on the profession , nature of the work , opportunities for jobs , training and salary ranges . Contact ASE ’ s Marketing Manager at tmeeks @ asecho . org for more information or to order . Q : What is the Scope of Practice for Sonographers ? A : Click here to view the Scope of Practice for Sonographers The following organizations participated in the development of this document . Those organizations that have formally endorsed the document are identified with the “ † ” symbol . Supporting organizations are identified with the “ * ” symbol . • American College of Radiology ( ACR ) • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ( ACOG ) * • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine ( AIUM ) • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( ARDMS ) • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) • American Society of Echocardiography ( ASE ) † • American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) • Cardiovascular Credentialing International ( CCI ) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( JRC - ‐ DMS ) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology ( JRC - ‐ CVT ) • Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( SDMS ) † • Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound ( SRU ) • Society for Maternal - ‐ Fetal Medicine ( SMFM ) • Society for Vascular Surgery ( SVS ) † • Society for Vascular Ultrasound ( SVU ) † • Sonography Canada ( formerly the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ) Q : What is ASE ’ s position on preliminary reporting by sonographers ? A : A cardiac sonographer must be skilled in interacting with patients , which involves explaining the procedure to the patient but not discussing the clinical findings of the examination . We have two documents that address this issue : “ Guidelines for Cardiac Sonographer Education ” and “ Interpretation of Echocardiographic Data : Are Physicians and Sonographers Violating the Law ? “ . Q : Can you give me information on sonographer salaries ? A : The ASE 2010 Salary Survey indicates the average hourly wage is $ 34.05 . The field is also seeing an increase in signing bonuses . Many employers are also offering tuition assistance and loan forgiveness to graduating students in exchange for employment agreements with those students . Beyond the financial rewards , there are many other attractions of this dynamic field . Flexibility and mobility are key benefits of this career . So are hands - on patient interactions and opportunities to work with leading - edge technologies . Sonographers also have the opportunity to specialize — to migrate to the area of ultrasound that Q : Are there licensure requirements for sonographers ? A : Regulation of echocardiography is coming . Two states , Oregon and New Mexico , now require licensure for sonographers and more states are expected to follow their lead . In general , credentialing by CCI or ARDMS is a requirement for sonographers wishing to be licensed . Medicare requires that studies be perfor by a registered technologist or under direct supervision of a registered technologist in vascular labs . Echocardiography registry requirements are also needed in several states for performing stress echoes . Visit ASE ’ s Advocacy page for more details . Q : Is there Liability Insurance available for sonographers ? A : ASE recognizes that as the field of cardiovascular ultrasound continues to advance , new diagnostic tools and treatment options have the potential to create liability challenges for practitioners . The reality is that healthcare professionals , cardiovascular sonographers and nurses are as susceptible to being sued as any other healthcare provider . Therefore , ASE believes it is important for our members to have adequate protection against the cost and consequences of a potential negligence claim with individual professional liability insurance . That ’ s why we are pleased to inform our members about the opportunity to secure ASE - Endorsed Professional Liability Insurance Program . Q : Where can I find employment ? A : Visit ASE ’ s Marketplace to post jobs and resumes and find employments . Q : Are there standards of case loads for cardiac sonographers ? A : There have been a few surveys over the past few years which gathered data on the average number of cases sonographers would perform in a day . The data from the 2010 ASE survey showed that the number of scans varied per day , though the majority of sonographers perfor more than 6 scans per day . The most frequently reported number of scans was 8 per day . The average per day in a hospital setting was 6 . Please note that the number of pediatric studies is lower . Other surveys we have come across also IAC lab accreditation standards . The ASE , as a sponsoring organization , supports those standards as good practice to maintain quality . These standards suggest allowing a minimum of 45 - 60 minutes for an uncomplicated transthoracic case , and possibly another 15 – 30 minutes for a complicated case . This standard would fall into line with the benchmark data survey results of the most common number of studies per day at 8 - 10 . The other issue to not leave out of any discussion of number of cases per day is the physical effects of scanning too many patients per Q : Is there a state specific scope of practice or by - laws for Cardiac Sonographers ? A : The ACC / AHA have scope of practice for physicians involved in echo . The ASE has written documents on scope of practice for sonographers over the years . ASE has just published a minimum standards document for the cardiac sonographer which addresses many of these issues ( click here to download a pdf of this document ) . Historically , sonographers were once designated as technicians or “ one who is a specialist in the practical knowledge and technical details of ultrasound ” and often received only on - the - job training . This traditional career pathway for sonographers has now evolved today into a requirement of training through a formal cardiac ultrasound program , obtaining a recognized credential through a certification examination , association with professional societies , and continued ical education by attendance at local / regional or national meetings . There are also legal restraints on the practice of icine without a Q : Does ASE have a policy regarding degradation of echo images and the possible conversion of echo video images ? A : The ASE does not have an official policy on videotape enhancement , or have any specific vendors that it would recommend for either of these 2 processes . Unfortunately , videotape images degrade over a number of years and often very quickly the more the image has been played . It may be legally dangerous to use methods to enhance those images . Check with your own medical records department before changing anything about the image . Often in legal cases the attorneys for both parties want the “ original ” video , so a copy or a Q : How long should an echocardiographic study take ? A : The CQI document from 1995 recommends 45 to 60 minutes from patient encounter to departure for a good - quality , uncomplicated exam . The only true “ standard ” which exists is the IAC lab accreditation standards . The ASE , as a sponsoring organization , supports those standards as good practice to maintain quality . These standards suggest allowing a minimum of 45 - 60 minutes for an uncomplicated transthoracic case , and possibly another 15 – 30 minutes for a complicated case . This standard would fall into line with the benchmark data survey results of the most common number of studies per day at 8 - 10 . The other issue to not leave out of any discussion of number of cases per day is the physical effects of scanning too many patients per Q : At my office we had a patient who came in with left chest pain . Performed the echo , did not complain of any pain during the exam except for when the tech was starting the apical view and she said it hurts right around that area . Everything was fine during and after the exam . 8 days later she calls our office and states that the tech ruptured her breast implant . Have you ever heard of this ? A : I was just involved with an ASE project with many sonographers from across the country and this issue was discussed . First question – was the integrity of the implant compromised from something other than the echo ? We agreed that everyone does not apply the same pressure , some more than others , but what type of force does it take to rupture an implant ? I spoke with a plastic surgeon . The plastic surgeon stated that the encasement is thick “ plastic ” that needs a great amount of force to rupture . He stated | [
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http://asi.ucdavis.edu/programs/sarep/about/what-is-sustainable-agriculture | Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program About | Past Work | Research Initiatives Team What is sustainable agriculture Home Programs UC SAREP About What is sustainable agriculture The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society ’ s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs . Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate three main objectives into their work : a healthy environment , economic profitability , and social and economic equity . Every person involved in the food system — growers , food processors , distributors , retailers , consumers , and waste managers — can play a role in ensuring a sustainable agricultural system . There are many practices commonly used by people working in sustainable agriculture and sustainable food systems . Growers may use methods to promote soil health , minimize water use , and lower pollution levels on the farm . Consumers and retailers concerned with sustainability can look for “ values - based ” foods that are grown using methods promoting farmworker wellbeing , that are environmentally friendly , or that strengthen the local economy . And researchers in sustainable agriculture often cross disciplinary lines with their work : combining biology , economics , engineering , chemistry , community development , and many others . However , sustainable agriculture is more than a collection of practices . It is also process of negotiation : a push and pull between the sometimes competing interests of an individual farmer or of people in a community as they work to solve complex problems about how we grow our food and fiber . Topics in sustainable agriculture Addressing Food Insecurity Energy Efficiency & Conservation Organic Farming Agritourism Food and Agricultural Employment Precision Agriculture ( SSM ) Agroforestry Food Labeling / Certifications Soil Nutrient Management Biofuels Food Waste Management Sustainable Postharvest Management Practices Conservation Tillage Genetically Modified Crops Technological Innovation in Agriculture Controlled Environment Agriculture ( CEA ) Global Sustainable Sourcing of Commodities Urban Agriculture Cooperatives Institutional Sustainable Food Procurement Value - Based Supply Chains Cover Crops Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Water Use Efficiency Dairy Waste Management Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) Water Quality Management Direct Marketing Nutrition & Food Systems Education Zero - Emissions Freight Transport Directory of UC Programs in Sustainable Agriculture The UC Programs | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems directory is a catalog of UC ' s programmatic activities in sustainable agriculture and food systems . The directory can be searched and sorted by activities and topic areas . This tool is useful for : Institutions and individuals seeking to expand their networks UC researchers , staff , outreach professionals , and students seeking opportunities for collaboration or learning across campuses Prospective undergraduate or graduate students interested in knowing more about UC ' s contributions to these fields Media and other external entities seeking to quickly access relevant information on UC ' s activities in broad or specific areas of sustainable agriculture and food systems The Philosophy & Practices of Sustainable Agriculture The rest of this page delves further into the philosophy and practices underpinning sustainable agriculture . Or visit the links to the right to visit practical pages for practicing sustainable agriculture . Background What is Sustainable Agriculture ? Farming and Natural Resources Plant Production Practices Animal Production Practices The Economic , Social & Political Context FOR MORE INFORMATION : Contact the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program , University of California , Davis , CA 95616 , ( 530 ) 752 - 7556 . Written by Gail Feenstra , Writer ; Chuck Ingels , Perennial Cropping Systems Analyst ; and David Campbell , Economic and Public Policy Analyst with contributions from David Chaney , Melvin R . George , Eric Bradford , the staff and advisory committees of the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program . | [
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http://asianhistory.about.com/od/chineseinventions/a/Invention-of-the-Crossbow.htm | Humanities History & Culture The Invention of the Crossbow A modern crossbow , circa 1955 . This weapon was probably invented in or near China , before 400 BCE . Hulton Archive via Getty Images by Kallie Szczepanski Updated March 08 , 2017 " Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow ; decision , to the releasing of the trigger . " - Sun Tzu The Art of War , c . 5th century BCE . The invention of the crossbow revolutionized warfare , and the technology would spread from Asia through the Middle East and into Europe by the medieval period . In a sense , the crossbow democratized warfare - an archer did not need as much strength or skill to deliver a deadly bolt from a crossbow as he or she would have with a traditional compound bow and an arrow . The first crossbows were likely invented either in one of the states of early China or in neighboring areas of Central Asia , some time before 400 BCE . It ' s not clear exactly when the invention of this new , powerful weapon took place , or who first thought of it . Linguistic evidence points to a Central Asian origin , with the technology then spreading to China , but records from such an early period are too scanty to determine the origins of the crossbow beyond a doubt . Certainly , the famed military strategist Sun Tzu knew about crossbows . He attributed them to an inventor named Q ' in from the 7th century BCE . However , the dates of Sun Tzu ' s life and the first publication of his Art of War are also subject to controversy , so they can not be used to establish the early existence of the crossbow beyond a doubt . Chinese archaeologists Yang Hong and Zhu Fenghan believe that the crossbow may have been invented as early as 2000 BCE , based on artifacts in bone , stone , and shell that may be crossbow triggers . The first known hand - held crossbows with bronze triggers were found in a grave in Qufu , China , dating from c . 600 BCE . That burial was from the State of Lu , in what is now Shandong Province , during China ' s Spring and Autumn Period ( 771 - 476 BCE ) . Additional archaeological evidence shows that crossbow technology was widespread in China during the late Spring and Autumn Period . For example , a mid - 5th century BCE grave from the State of Chu ( Hubei Province ) yielded bronze crossbow bolts , and a tomb burial in Saobatang , Hunan Province from the mid - 4th century BCE also contained a bronze crossbow . Some of the Terracotta Warriors buried along with Qin Shi Huangdi ( 260 - 210 BCE ) carry crossbows . The first known repeating crossbow was discovered in another 4th century BCE tomb in Qinjiazui , Hubei Province . Repeating crossbows , called zhuge nu in Chinese , could shoot multiple bolts before needing to be reloaded . Traditional sources attributed this invention to a Three Kingdoms period tactician named Zhuge Liang ( 181 - 234 CE ) , but the discovery of the Qinjiazui repeating crossbow from 500 years before Zhuge ' s lifetime proves that he was not the original inventor . It seems likely that he improved significantly on the design , however . Later crossbows could fire as many as 10 bolts in 15 seconds before being reloaded . Standard crossbows were well - established across China by the second century CE . Many contemporary historians cited the repeating crossbow as a key element in Han China ' s Pyrrhic victory over the Xiongnu . The Xiongnu and many other nomadic peoples of the Central Asian steppes used ordinary compound bows with great skill but could be defeated by legions of crossbow - wielding infantry , particularly in sieges and set - piece battles . Korea ' s King Sejong ( 1418 - 1450 ) of the Joseon Dynasty introduced the repeating crossbow to his army after seeing the weapon in action during a visit to China . Chinese troops continued to use the weapon through the late Qing Dynasty era , including the Sino - Japanese War of 1894 - 95 . Unfortunately , crossbows were no match for modern Japanese weaponry , and Qing China lost that war . It was the last major world conflict to feature crossbows . Sources : Landrus , Matthew . Leonardo ' s Giant Crossbow , New York : Springer , 2010 . Lorge , Peter A . Chinese Martial Arts : From Antiquity to the Twenty - First Century , Cambridge University Press , 2011 . Selby , Stephen . Chinese Archery , Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press , 2000 . Sun Tzu . The Art of War , Mundus Publishing , 2000 . | [
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http://asianhistory.about.com/od/india/f/partitionofindiafaq.htm | Humanities History & Culture What Was the Partition of India ? Border guards from India and Pakistan ceremonially close the border for the night , 2007 . Anthony Maw / Flickr Vision via Getty Images The Partition of India was the process of dividing the subcontinent along sectarian lines , which took place in 1947 as India gained its independence from the British Raj . The northern , predominantly Muslim sections of India became the nation of Pakistan , while the southern and majority Hindu section became the Republic of India Fast Facts : the Partition of India Short Description : At the time of Indian independence from Great Britain , the subcontinent was broken into two parts , Key Players / Participants : Muhammed Ali Jinnah , Jawaharlal Nehru , Mohandas Gandhi , Louis Mountbatten , Cyril Radcliffe , Event Start Date : End of World War II , the ouster of Churchill , and the ascension of the Labour Party in Britain . Event End Date : Aug . 17 , 1947 . Other Significant Dates : The Jan . 30 , 1948 , the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi ; Aug . 14 , 1947 , the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ; Aug . 15 , 1947 , the creation of the Republic of India . Little - Known Fact : In the 19th century , sectarian Muslim , Sikh , and Hindu communities shared India ' s cities and countryside and cooperated to force Britain to " Quit India " ; it was only after independence became a potential reality that religious hatred began to roil . Background to Partition Beginning in 1757 , the British commercial enterprise known as the East India Company ruled parts of the subcontinent beginning with Bengal , a period known as the Company Rule or Company Raj . In 1858 , after the brutal Sepoy Rebellion , the rule of India was transferred to the English crown , with Queen Victoria proclaimed as Empress of India in 1878 . By the latter half of the 19th century , England brought the full force of the Industrial Revolution to the region , with railroads , canals , bridges , and telegraph lines providing new communication links and opportunities . Most of the jobs created went to the English ; much of the land used for these advances came from the farmers and were paid for by local taxes . Medical advances under the Company and British Raj , such as smallpox vaccinations , improved sanitation , and quarantine procedures , led to a steep rise in population . Protectionist landlords depressed agricultural innovations in the rural areas , and as a result , famines broke out . The worst was known as the Great Famine of 1876 – 1878 , when between six million and 10 million people died . Universities established in India led to a new middle class , and in turn , social reform and political action began to rise . The Rise of Sectarian Separation In 1885 , the Hindu - dominated Indian National Congress ( INC ) met for the first time . When the British made an attempt to divide the state of Bengal along religious lines in 1905 , the INC led huge protests against the plan . This sparked the formation of the Muslim League , which sought to guarantee the rights of Muslims in any future independence negotiations . Although the Muslim League formed in opposition to the INC , and the British colonial government attempted to play the INC and Muslim League off one another , the two political In 1909 , the British gave separate electorates to different religious communities , which had the outcome of hardening of boundaries among the different sects . The colonial government emphasized these differences , by such activities as providing separate restroom and water facilities for Muslims and Hindus at the railway terminals . By the 1920s , a heightened sense of religious ethnicity became apparent . Riots broke out at such times as during Holi festival , when sacred cows were slaughtered , or when Hindu religious music was played in front of mosques at prayer time . World War I and Afterward Despite the growing unrest , both the INC and the Muslim League supported sending Indian volunteer troops to fight on Britain ' s behalf in World War I . In exchange for the service of more than one million Indian soldiers , the people of India expected political concessions up to and including independence . However , after the war , Britain offered no such concessions . In April 1919 , a unit of the British Army went to Amritsar , in Punjab , to silence pro - independence unrest . The unit ' s commander ordered his men to open fire on the unarmed crowd , killing more than 1,000 protesters . When word of the Amritsar Massacre spread around India , hundreds of thousands of formerly apolitical people became supporters of the INC and the Muslim League . In the 1930s , Mohandas Gandhi became the leading figure in the INC . Although he advocated a unified Hindu and Muslim India , with equal rights for all , other INC members were less inclined to join with Muslims against the British . As a result , the Muslim League began to make plans for a separate Muslim state . World War II World War II sparked a crisis in relations between the British , the INC , and the Muslim League . The British government expected India once again to provide much - needed soldiers and material for the war effort , but the INC opposed sending Indians to fight and die in Britain ' s war . After the betrayal following World War I , the INC saw no benefit for India in such a sacrifice . The Muslim League , however , decided to back Britain ' s call for volunteers , in an effort to curry British favor in Before the war had even ended , public opinion in Britain had swung against the distraction and expense of empire : the cost of the war had severely depleted Britain ' s coffers . Winston Churchill ' s party was voted out of office , and the pro - independence Labour Party was voted in during 1945 . Labour called for almost immediate independence for India , as well as more gradual freedom for Britain ' s other colonial holdings . A Separate Muslim State The Muslim League ' s leader , Muhammed Ali Jinnah , began a public campaign in favor of a separate Muslim state , while Jawaharlal Nehru of the INC called for a unified India . The INC leaders such as Nehru were in favor of a united India since Hindus would have formed the vast majority of the Indian population and would have been in control of any democratic form of government . As independence neared , the country began to descend toward a sectarian civil war . Although Gandhi implored the Indian people to unite in peaceful opposition to British rule , the Muslim League sponsored a " Direct Action Day " on August 16 , 1946 , which resulted in the deaths of more than 4,000 Hindus and Sikhs in Calcutta ( Kolkata ) . This touched off the " Week of the Long Knives , " an orgy of sectarian violence that resulted in hundreds of deaths on both sides in various cities across the country . Indian Independence Act of 1947 In February 1947 , the British government announced that India would be granted independence by June 1948 . Viceroy for India Lord Louis Mountbatten pleaded with the Hindu and Muslim leaders to agree to form a united country , but they could not . Only Gandhi supported Mountbatten ' s position . With the country descending further into chaos , Mountbatten reluctantly agreed to the formation of two separate states . Mountbatten proposed that the new state of Pakistan would be created from the Muslim - majority provinces of Baluchistan and Sindh , and the two contested provinces of Punjab and Bengal would be halved , creating a Hindu Bengal and Punjab , and Muslim Bengal and Punjab . The plan gained agreement from the Muslim League and the INC , and it was announced on June 3 , 1947 . The date for independence was moved up to Aug . 15 , 1947 , and all that was left was " fine - tuning " : determining the physical border Difficulties of Separation With the decision in favor of partition made , the parties next faced this nearly impossible task of fixing a border between the new states . The Muslims occupied two main regions in the north on opposite sides of the country , separated by a majority - Hindu section . In addition , throughout most of northern India , members of the two religions were mixed together — not to mention populations of Sikhs , Christians , and other minority faiths . The Sikhs campaigned for a nation of their own , but their appeal was denied . In the wealthy and fertile region of Punjab , the problem was extreme , with a nearly even mixture of Hindus and Muslims . Neither side wanted to relinquish this valuable land , and sectarian hatred ran high . Ravi C . The Radcliffe Line To identify the final or " real " border , Mountbatten established a Boundary Commission under the chairmanship of Cyril Radcliffe , a British judge and rank outsider . Radcliffe arrived in India on July 8 and published the demarcation line a mere six weeks later on August 17 . Punjabi and Bengali legislators were to have a chance to vote on a potential split of the provinces , and a plebiscite for or against joining Pakistan would be necessary for the North - West Frontier Province . Radcliffe was given five weeks to complete the demarcation . He had no background in Indian affairs , nor did he have any prior experience in adjudicating such disputes . He was a " confident amateur , " in the words of historian Joya Chatterji , chosen because Radcliffe was supposedly a nonpartisan and thus apolitical actor . Jinnah had proposed a single commission made up of three impartial persons ; but Nehru suggested two commissions , one for Bengal and one for Punjab . They would each be made up of an independent chairman , and two people nominated by the Muslim League and two by the INC . Radcliffe served as both chairs : his job was to put together a rough - and - ready plan for dividing each province as soon as possible , with the fine details to be resolved later . On Aug . 14 , 1947 , the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was founded . The following day , the Republic of India was established to the south . On Aug . 17 , 1947 , Radcliffe ' s award was published . The Award The Radcliffe line drew the border right down the middle of Punjab province , between Lahore and Amritsar . The award gave West Bengal an area of some 28,000 square miles , containing a population of 21 million people , of whom about 29 percent were Muslims . East Bengal got 49,000 square miles with a population of 39 million , of whom 29 percent were Hindu . In essence , the award created two states in which the ratio of the minority population was almost identical . When the reality of the Partition hit home , residents who found themselves on the wrong side of the Radcliffe line felt extreme confusion and dismay . Worse still , most people did not have access to the printed document , and they simply did not know their immediate future . For more than a year after the award was made , rumors spread through the border communities that they would wake up to find the borders had changed again . Post - Partition Violence On both sides , people scrambled to get onto the " right " side of the border or were driven from their homes by their erstwhile neighbors . At least 10 million people fled north or south , depending on their faith , and more than 500,000 were killed in the melee . Trains full of refugees were set upon by militants from both sides , and the passengers massacred . On Dec . 14 , 1948 , Nehru and the Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan signed the Inter - Dominion Agreement in a desperate attempt to calm the waters . The tribunal was ordered to resolve the boundary disputes growing out of the Radcliffe Line Award , to be headed by Swedish judge Algo Bagge and two high - court judges , C . Aiyar of India and M . Shahabuddin of Pakistan . That tribunal announced its findings in February 1950 , clearing up some of the doubts and misinformation , but leaving difficulties in the definition and Aftermath of Partition According to historian Joya Chatterji , the border ruptured agricultural communities and divided towns from the hinterlands that they had habitually relied on to supply their needs . Markets were lost and had to be reintegrated or reinvented ; supply railheads were separated , as were families . The result was messy , with cross - border smuggling emerging as a thriving enterprise and an increased military presence on both sides . On Jan . 30 , 1948 , Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated by a young Hindu radical for his support of a multireligious state . Separately from India ' s partition , Burma ( now Myanmar ) and Ceylon ( Sri Lanka ) gained independence in 1948 ; Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971 . Since August 1947 , India and Pakistan have fought three major wars and one minor war over territorial disputes . The boundary line in Jammu and Kashmir is particularly troubled . These regions were not formally part of the British Raj in India , but were quasi - independent princely states ; the ruler of Kashmir agreed to join India despite having a Muslim majority in his territory , resulting in tension and warfare to this day . In 1974 , India tested its first nuclear weapon . Pakistan followed in 1998 . Thus , any exacerbation of post - Partition tensions today could be catastrophic . Sources Ahmad , Nafis . " The Indo - Pakistan Boundary Disputes Tribunal , 1949 – 1950 . " Geographical Review 43.3 ( 1953 ) : 329 – 37 . Print . Brass , Paul R . " The Partition of India and Retributive Genocide in the Punjab , 1946 – 47 : Means , Methods , and Purposes 1 . " J ournal of Genocide Research 5.1 ( 2003 ) : 71 – 101 . Print . Chatterji , Joya . " The Fashioning of a Frontier : The Radcliffe Line and Bengal ' s Border Landscape , 1947 – 52 . Modern Asian Studies 33.1 ( 1999 ) : 185 – 242 . Print . Khan , Yasmin . " The Great Partition : The Making of India and Pakistan . " New Haven : Yale University Press , 2017 . Print . Wilcox , Wayne . " The Economic Consequences of Partition : India and Pakistan . " Journal of International Affairs 18.2 ( 1964 ) : 188 – 97 . Print . Continue Reading | [
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http://asianhistory.about.com/od/india/p/indiancastesystem.htm | Humanities History & Culture History of India ' s Caste System In Hinduism , sadhu , or shadhu is a common term for a mystic , an ascetic , practitioner of yoga ( yogi ) and / or wandering monks . The origins of the caste system in India and Nepal are shrouded , but it seems to have originated more than two thousand years ago . Under this system , which is associated with Hinduism , people were categorized by their occupations . Although originally caste depended upon a person ' s work , it soon became hereditary . Each person was born into a unalterable social status . The four primary castes are Brahmin , the priests ; Kshatriya , warriors and nobility ; Vaisya , farmers , traders and artisans ; and Shudra , tenant farmers , and servants . Some people were born outside of ( and below ) the caste system . They were called " untouchables . " Theology Behind the Castes Reincarnation — a soul being reborn into a new material form after each life — is one of the central beliefs in Hinduism . Souls could move not only among different levels of human society but also into other animals , hence the vegetarianism of many Hindus . Within a life cycle , people had little social mobility . They had to strive for virtue during their present lives in order to attain a higher station the next time around . A particular soul ' s new form depends upon the virtuousness of its previous behavior . Thus , a truly virtuous person from the Shudra caste could be rewarded with rebirth as a Brahmin in his or her next life . Daily Significance of Caste Practices associated with caste varied through time and across India , but all shared some common features . The three key areas of life dominated by caste were marriage , meals and religious worship . Marriage across caste lines was strictly forbidden ; most people even married within their own sub - caste or jati At meal times , anyone could accept food from the hands of a Brahmin , but a Brahmin would be polluted if he or she took certain types of food from a lower caste person . At the other extreme , if an untouchable dared to draw water from a public well , he or she polluted the water and nobody else could use it . In terms of religion , as the priestly class , Brahmins presided religious rituals and services including preparation for festivals and holidays , as well as marriages and funerals . The Kshatrya and Vaisya castes had full rights to worship , but in some places , Shudras ( the servant caste ) were not allowed to offer sacrifices to the gods . Untouchables were barred entirely from temples , and sometimes were not even allowed to set foot on temple grounds . If the shadow of an untouchable touched a Brahmin , s / he would be polluted , so untouchables had to lay face - down at a distance when a Brahmin passed . Thousands of Castes Although the early Vedic sources name four primary castes ; in fact , there were thousands of castes , sub - castes , and communities within Indian society . These jati were the basis of both social status and occupation . Castes or sub - castes besides the four mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita include such groups as the Bhumihar or landowners , Kayastha or scribes , and the Rajput - - a northern sector of the Kshatriya , or warrior , caste . Some castes arose from very specific occupations , such as the Garudi - snake charmers - or the Sonjhari , who collected gold from river beds . The Untouchables People who violated social norms could be punished by being made " untouchables . " This was not the lowest caste - they and their descendants were condemned , completely outside of the caste system . Untouchables were considered so impure that any contact with them by a caste member would contaminate the member . The caste - person would have to bathe and wash his or her clothing immediately . The Untouchables did work that no - one else would do , like scavenging animal carcasses , leather - work , or killing rats and other pests . Untouchables could not even eat in the same room as caste members and could not be cremated when they died . Caste among Non - Hindus Curiously , non - Hindu populations in India sometimes organized themselves into castes as well . After the introduction of Islam on the subcontinent , for example , Muslims were divided into classes such as the Sayed , Sheikh , Mughal , Pathan , and Qureshi . These castes are drawn from several sources - the Mughal and Pathan are ethnic groups , roughly speaking , while the Qureshi name comes from the Prophet Muhammad ' s clan in Mecca . Small numbers of Indians were Christian from c . 50 CE onward , but Christianity expanded after the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century . Many Christian Indians still observed caste distinctions , however . Origins of the Caste System Early written evidence about the caste system appears in the Vedas , Sanskrit - language texts from as early as 1500 BCE , which form the basis of Hindu scripture . The Rigveda , from c . 1700 - 1100 BCE , rarely mentions caste distinctions and indicates that social mobility was common . The Bhagavad Gita , however , from c . 200 BCE - 200 CE , emphasizes the importance of caste . In addition , the Laws of Manu or Manusmriti from the same era defines the rights and duties of the four different castes or varnas Thus , it seems that the Hindu caste system began to solidify sometime between 1000 and 200 BCE . The Caste System During Classical Indian History The caste system was not absolute during much of Indian history . For example , the renowned Gupta Dynasty , which ruled from 320 to 550 CE , were from the Vaishya caste rather than the Kshatriya . Many later rulers also were from different castes , such as the Madurai Nayaks ( r . 1559 - 1739 ) who were Balijas ( traders ) . From the 12th century onward , much of India was ruled by Muslims . These rulers reduced the power of the Hindu priestly caste , the Brahmins . The traditional Hindu rulers and warriors , or Kshatriyas , nearly ceased to exist in north and central India . The Vaishya and Shudra castes also virtually melded together . Although the Muslim rulers ' faith had a strong impact on the Hindu upper castes in the centers of power , anti - Muslim feeling in rural areas actually strengthened the caste system . Hindu villagers reconfirmed their identity through caste affiliation . Nonetheless , during the six centuries of Islamic domination ( c . 1150 - 1750 ) , the caste system evolved considerably . For example , Brahmins began to rely on farming for their income , since the Muslim kings did not give rich gifts to Hindu temples . This practice was considered justified so long as Shudras did the actual physical labor . The British Raj and Caste When the British Raj began to take power in India in 1757 , they exploited the caste system as a means of social control . The British allied themselves with the Brahmin caste , restoring some of its privileges which had been repealed by the Muslim rulers . However , many Indian customs concerning the lower castes seemed discriminatory to the British , so were outlawed . During the 1930s and 40s , the British government made laws to protect the ' Scheduled castes ' - - untouchables and low - caste people . A movement toward the abolition of untouchability took place within Indian society in the 19th and early 20th Centuries , as well . In 1928 , the first temple welcomed untouchables or Dalits - - ' the crushed ones ' - - to worship with its upper - caste members . Mohandas Gandhi advocated emancipation for the Dalits , too , coining the term harijan or ' Children of God ' to describe them . Caste Relations in Independent India The Republic of India became independent on August 15 , 1947 . India ' s new government instituted laws to protect the Scheduled castes and tribes which included both the untouchables and groups living traditional lifestyles . These laws include quota systems which help ensure access to education and to government posts . Thus , over the past sixty years , a person ' s caste has in some ways , become more of a political category than a social or religious one . Sources : Ali , Syed . " Collective and Elective Ethnicity : Caste among Urban Muslims in India , " Sociological Forum , 17 : 4 ( Dec . 2002 ) , 593 - 620 . Chandra , Ramesh . Identity and Genesis of Caste System in India , New Delhi : Gyan Books , 2005 . Ghurye , G.S . Caste and Race in India , Mumbai : Popular Prakashan , 1996 . Perez , Rosa Maria . Kings and Untouchables : A Study of the Caste System in Western India , Hyderabad : Orient Blackswan , 2004 . Reddy , Deepa S . " The Ethnicity of Caste , " Anthropological Quarterly , 78 : 3 ( Summer 2005 ) , 543 - 584 . Continue Reading | [
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http://asianhistory.about.com/od/warsinasia/tp/The-Gunpowder-Empires.htm | Humanities History & Culture The Gunpowder Empires The Ottoman , Safavid , and Mughal Dynasties by Kallie Szczepanski Updated August 11 , 2017 In the 15th and 16th centuries , three great powers arose in a band across western and southern Asia . The Ottoman , Safavid , and Mughal dynasties established control over Turkey , Iran , and India respectively , in large part due to a Chinese invention - gunpowder In large part , the successes of the western empires depended on advanced firearms and cannons . As a result , they are called the " Gunpowder Empires . " This phrase was coined by Marshall G.S. Hodgson and Willian H . McNeill . The gunpowder empires monopolized the manufacture of guns and artillery in their areas . However , the Hodgson - McNeill theory is n ' t regarded as sufficient for the rise of these empires , but their use of the weapons was integral to their military tactics . 01 of 03 The Ottoman Empire in Turkey The longest - lasting of the Gunpowder Empires , the Ottoman Empire in Turkey was first established in 1299 , but it fell to the conquering armies of Timur the Lame ( Tamerlane ) in 1402 . Thanks in large part to their acquisition of muskets , the Ottoman rulers were able to drive out the Timurids and reestablish their control of Turkey in 1414 . The Ottomans used artillery during the reign of Bayazid I in the sieges of Constantinople in 1399 and 1402 . The Ottoman Janissary corps became the best - trained infantry force in the world , and also the first gun corps to wear uniforms . Artillery and firearms were decisive in the battle of Varna against a Crusader force . The battle of Chaldiran against the Safavids in 1514 pitched a Safavid cavalry charge against Ottoman cannons and Janissary rifles with a devastating effect . Although the Ottoman Empire soon lost its technological edge , it survived until the end of the First World War ( 1914 - 1918 ) . By 1700 , the Ottoman Empire extended across three - quarters of the Mediterranean Sea coast , controlled the Red Sea , almost the entire coast of the Black Sea , and had significant ports on the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf , as well as many modern - day countries on three continents . 02 of 03 The Safavid Empire in Persia The Safavid dynasty also took control of Persia in the power vacuum that followed the decline of Timur ' s empire . Unlike Turkey , where the Ottomans fairly quickly re - established control , Persia languished in chaos for around a century before Shah Ismail I and his " Red Head " ( Qizilbash ) Turks were able to defeat rival factions and reunite the country by about 1511 . The Safavids learned the value of firearms and artillery early , from the neighboring Ottomans . After the battle of Chaldiran , Shah Ismail built a corps of musketeers , the tofangchi . By 1598 they had an artillery corp of cannons as well . They successfully battled the Uzbeks in 1528 using Janissary - like tactics against the Uzbek cavalry . Safavid history is rife with clashes and wars between the Shi ' a Muslim Safavid Persians and the Sunni Ottoman Turks . Early on , the Safavids were at a disadvantage to the better - armed Ottomans , but they soon closed the arms gap . The Safavid Empire lasted until 1736 . 03 The Mughal Empire in India The third gunpowder empire , India ' s Mughal Empire , offers perhaps the most dramatic example of modern weaponry carrying the day . Babur , who founded the empire , was able to defeat Ibrahim Lodi of the last Delhi Sultanate at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 . Babur had the expertise of Ustad Ali Quli who coached the military with Ottoman techniques . Babur ' s victorious Central Asian army used a combination of traditional horse cavalry tactics and new - fangled cannons ; the cannon fire spooked Lodi ' s war - elephants , which turned and trampled their own army in their hurry to escape the fearsome noise . After this victory , it was rare for any forces to engage the Mughals in a pitched battle . The Mughal Dynasty would endure until 1857 when the incoming British Raj deposed and exiled the last emperor . | [
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http://asianwiki.com/Do_Kyung-Soo_(D.O.) | Do Kyung - Soo ( D.O. ) User Rating 93 % Profile Name : Do Kyung - Soo Hangul : 도경수 Stage Name : D.O. ( 디오 ) Born : January 12 , 1993 Birthplace : South Korea Height : Blood Type : A Notes Member of K - pop group " EXO . " Movies Swing Kids ( 2018 ) - Rho Ki - Soo Along With the Gods : The Last 49 Days | Singwa Hamgge : Ingwa Yeon ( 2018 ) - Won Il - Byung Room No . 7 | 7Hosil ( 2017 ) - Tae - Jung Along With the Gods : The Two Worlds | Singwa Hamgge - Joewa Beol ( 2017 ) - Won Il - Byung My Annoying Brother | Hyeong ( 2016 ) - Ko Doo - Young Unforgettable | Soonjung ( 2016 ) - Bum - Sil Cart | Kateu ( 2014 ) - Tae - Young ( Sun - Hee ' s son ) Drama Series 100 Days My Prince | Baekilui Nanggoonnim ( tvN / 2018 ) - Won - Deuk / Lee Yool Hello Monster | Neoreul Gieokhae ( KBS2 / 2015 ) - Lee Joon - Young ( ep . 1 - 2 ) It ' s Ok , This is Love | Gwaenchana , Sarangiya ( SBS / 2014 ) - Han Gang - Woo To The Beautiful You | Areumdawoon Geodaeege ( SBS / 2012 ) - EXO - K member Awards Best New Actor ( " My Annoying Brother " ) - 2017 ( 38th ) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 25 , 2017 Most Popular Actor ( " " ) - 2017 ( 53rd ) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 3 , 2017 Most Popular Actor Unforgettable 2016 ( 52nd ) BaekSang Arts Awards - June 3 , 2016 Comments Latest News Latest Trailers Kong Seung - Yeon cast in JTBC drama " Flower Crew : Joseon Matchmaking Maneuver Agency Takahiro cast in movie " 3 Nin no Nobunaga Yeon Woo - Jin Kim Se - Jeong cast in KBS2 drama " Let Me Hear Your Song Takeru Satoh cast in movie " Rurouni Kenshin : Final Chapter Serena Motola Wind ' s Telephone Nana cast in KBS2 drama " Justice Moon Geun - Young cast in tvN drama " Catch Yoo - Ryung Han Suk - Kyu Seo Kang - Joon cast in OCN drama " Watcher Kento Kaku cast in WOWOW drama " Afro Tanaka Go Won - Hee Perfume Kim So - Hyu Tale of Nok - Du Yudai Chiba Ryo Narita Stolen Identity 2 Jung Jae - Young Jung Yoo - Mi cast in MBC drama " Partners for Justice Season 2 Takumi Kitamura Nana Komatsu Sakura Shin Sung - Rok Perfume Kippei Shiina cast in WOWOW drama " Hand of God Home for Summer * teaser2 He is Psychometric * ep12 Special Labor Inspector * ep7 - 8 Welcome to Waikiki 2 * ep8 Miss & Mrs . Cops * English subtitled teaser Nokdu Flower * teaser3 Ugly Young - A ( S17 ) * ep11 Kill It * ep9 Confession * ep9 Beautiful World * ep5 Haechi * ep37 - 38 Ichigo no Uta * teaser Abyss * teaser6 Arthdal Chronicles The Fiery Priest * ep33 - 34 Big Issue * ep21 - 22 The Gangster , The Cop , The Devil * teaser Voice 3 * teaser2 Her Private Life * ep3 The Banker * ep13 - 14 Categories Actors South Korean actors Page View View source History | [
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http://asianwiki.com/Ryunosuke_Kamiki | Ryunosuke Kamiki User Rating Current user rating 96100 2094 votes 96 Name Ryunosuke Kamiki Japanese 神木隆之介 かみき りゅうのすけ Birthdate May 19 1993 Birthplace Fujimi Saitama Prefecture Japan Height 165 cm Blood Type B Movies Murder at Shijinso Shijinso no Satsujin 2019 Yuzuru Hamura Last Letter 2019 Kyoshiro Otosaka high school student Fortunas Eye Forutuna no Hitomi 2019 Shinichiro Kiyama Tales of Chigasaki My Little Hometown Chigasaki Monogatari My Little Hometown 2017 Junichi Miyaji young JoJos Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable 2017 Koichi Hirose March Goes out Like a Lamb San gatsu no Lion Kohen 2017 Rei Kiriyama March Comes in Like a Lion San gatsu no Lion Zenpen 2017 Rei Kiriyama Your Name Kimi no na wa 2016 Taki Tachibana voice The Sun Taiyo 2016 Tetsuhiko Okudera Too Young To Die Too Young To Die Wakakushite Shinu 2016 Daisuke Poison Berry in My Brain Nounai Poison Berry 2015 Ishibashi character in Ichikos brain Bakuman 2015 Akito Takagi As 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Rainbow Bridge wo fuusa seyo 2003 Pickpocket Family Son Rockers Rokkazu 2003 Young Taku Voice Actor The Secret World of Arrietty Karigurashi no Arietti 2010 Sho voice Summer Wars 2009 Kenji Koiso voice The Perfect World of Kai Piano Forest Piano no mori 2007 Shuhei Amamiya voice Hoshi wo katta hi 2006 Nona voice Doraemon Nobitas Dinosaur Doraemon Nobita no kyoryu 2006 Pisuke voice Howls Moving Castle Hauru no ugoku shiro 2004 Marukuru voice Spirited Away Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi 2001 Boh voice Kirikou and the Sorceress Kirikou et la sorcière 1998 Kirikou voice Drama Series Idaten Idaten Tokyo Olympic Banashi NHK 2019 Gorin School Lawyer Yakeni Ben no Tatsu Bengoshi ga Gakko de Hoeru NHK 2018 Shotaro Taguchi Detective Yugami Keiji Yugami Fuji TV 2017 Torao Hanyu Samurai Teacher Samurai Sensei TV Asahi 2015 Ryoma Sakamoto Gakko no Kaidan NTV 2015 Kei Shizukui Fathers Oyaji no Senaka TBS 2014 Tatsuya Shinshiro ep9 Henshin WOWOW 2014 Junichi Naruse The Family Game Kazoku Gemu Fuji TV 2013 Shinichi Numata Kogure Photo Studio Kogure Shashinkan NHK 2013 Eiichi Hanabishi Taira no Kiyomori NHK 2012 Minamoto no Yoshitsune Odd Family 11 11 Nin mo Iru TV Asahi 2011 Kazuo Sanada High School Restaurant Koukousei Restaurant 2011 Yosuke Sakamoto 3rd year student SPEC Birth SPEC TBS 2010 Juichi Ninomae Bloody Monday Season 2 TBS 2010 Mr Red Nose Akahana no Sensei NTV 2009 Mamoru Yaegashi Garden of Breeze Kaze no Garden Fuji TV 2008 Detective School Q NTV 2007 Perfect Blue Sky Dondo Bare NHK 2007 Aikurushii TBS 2005 Yoshitsune NHK 2005 Renai Shousetsu WOWOW 2004 Ooku 3 Fuji TV 2003 Dr Koto Shinryojo Fuji TV 2003 ep57 My Darling Little Witch Boku no Mahou Tsukai NTV 2003 Psycho Doctor NTV 2002 ep 6 Tantei Kazoku NTV 2002 Wedding Planner Fuji TV 2002 Omiya NHK 2002 My Husband Mukodono 2001 Fuji TV Masked Rider Agito Kamen Rider Agito TV Asahi 2001 Maria TBS 2001 As Tears Go By Namida o Fuite Fuji TV 2000 Woman of the Crime Lab 2 Kasouken no Onna 2 TV Asahi 2000 ep2 Aoi Tokugawa Sandai NHK 2000 Quiz TBS 2000 Good News TBS 1999 TV Movies SPEC Zero SP SPECRei TBS 2013 Juichi Ninomae SPEC Life TBS 2012 Juichi Ninomae Kokoro no Ito NHK 2010 Akito Nagakura Ruris Island Special 2007 First Love NTV 2007 Detective School Q Special NTV 2006 Tokyo Tower Mom and Me and Sometimes Dad Fuji TV 2006 Emergency Room 24 Hours Special 2002 Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 2002 Fuji TV 2002 Awards Rookie of the Year The Great Yokai War 2006 29th Japan Academy Prize March 3 2006 Comments Leave a Comment Name required Mail required but will not be published Website Comments Merah Biru Jan 02 2019 1135 pm I love his acting Lfan Nov 30 2018 1050 am Why is he just so perfect灬ω灬 Daynana May 16 2018 152 am I have been love him at first sight when he play role Shizukui Kei at Gakkou no Kaidan After that I looking for his movies dramas animes articles and so many videos from youtube about him Hes very multitalented I love his personality act voice and face absolutely Im very love his act may you will always healthy be blessed and may people will love you more️ Ritchel H Jan 04 2018 218 am Full of talent I hope even if some people criticize you for your demeanor you will pursue your passion I also hope that you know how much people around you treasure not just your talent but for who you truly are May your talent reach more people around the world We love you Just from one of the many fans the50person Nov 29 2017 156 am He will be in the 2019 NHK drama kamiarch Nov 12 2017 244 pm I watched all his movies and dramas and they are all great Hes very talented and I fell in love with his voice haha Karen Khoo Oct 17 2017 918 am 2017 is indeed Kamikis year Im surprised that he started voice acting at such an early age and most of them are from Studio Ghibli 3 EmptySheets96 EsuNYANeru Oct 05 2017 139 am Since Ive watched Gods Will Ive been a fan of you I even laugh with my friends about me greeting you as elder in Filipino style Mano po or I will take your hand and put it on my forehead ahahaha But when I searched about your age Wow 6 years apart XD Knowing that maybe theres a chance that I might meet you someday and hang out with your future wife _ Yours truly RJJ nobaharu Oct 02 2017 742 am KamiKING well you are the King you are the definition of Versatility i have seen you grow up and i cant help but be proud like a momma hahaha tho youre a year older I will always be a fan of the Kamiki Ryunosuke i will support you all the way ps i cant wait to see you act again with my babies Shida Mirai and Yamada Ryosuke hope my favorite trio will be back on screen again chococream Jul 12 2017 952 pm The first time I became his fan was kinda funny My friend made me watch whole Ruroni Kenshin movie series probably because I like japanese culture and she wanted to turn me into Takerus fan since shes one Her omg Takeru is soo cool Me uh huh I didnt really motivated to watch it since historicaltraditional setting isnt my taste Shes wondering why my reaction is just soso Until 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http://asianwiki.com/The_Crimes_That_Bind | The Crimes That Bind User Rating Current user rating 87100 32 votes 87 Movie The Crimes That Bind English title When The Curtain of Prayer Descend literal title Romaji Inori no Maku ga Oriru Toki Japanese 祈りの幕が下りる時 Director Katsuo Fukuzawa Writer Keigo Higashino novel Producer Hidenori Iyoda Kazufumi Fujii Ryutaro Kawashima Hiroyuki Tsuyuzaki Cinematographer Masahiro Suda Release Date January 27 2018 Runtime 119 min Genre Drama Mystery Distributor Toho Language Japanese Country Japan Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff Michiko Oshitani who lived in Shiga Prefecture is found dead at an apartment in Tokyo She was strangled to death Mutsuo Koshikawa is the owner of the apartment and he goes missing Detectives including Yuhei Matsumiya Junpei Mizobata who is a cousin of Detective Kyoichiro Kaga Hiroshi Abe have difficulties in solving the case They cant find a connection between Michiko Oshitani and Mutsuo Koshikawa They soon learn that Michiko Oshitani came to Tokyo to visit Hiromi Asai Nanako Matsushima They graduated from the same school but there isnt a connection between Hiromi Asai and Mutsuo Koshikawa Detective Yuhei Matsumiya finds something near Michiko Oshitanis body That something has the names of 12 bridges surrounding the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo Detective Kyoichiro Kaga learns of the clue and becomes agitated Theres a connection with his late mother Notes Based on novel Inori no Maku ga Oriru Toki by Keigo Higashino published September 13 2013 by Kodansha Filming began June 9 2017 and finishes July 25 2017 Related titles Shinzanmono TBS 2010 Akai Yubi Shinzanmono Kaga Kyouichiro Futatabi TBS 2011 The Wings of the Kirin Kirin no Tsubasa Gekijoban Shinzanmono 2012 Nemuri no Mori Shinzanmono Special TBS 2014 The Crimes That Bind Inori no Maku ga Oriru Toki 2018 Cast Hiroshi Abe Nanako Matsushima Junpei Mizobata Rena Tanaka Tsutomu Yamazaki Kyoichiro Kaga Hiromi Asai Yuhei Matsumiya Tokiko Kanamori Takamasa Kaga Ran Ito Fumiyo Kohinata Mitsuhiro Oikawa Midoriko Kimura Setsuko Karasuma Yuriko Tajima Atsuko Asai Yasuyo Miyamoto Shota Shunputei Takuma Otoo Marie Iitoyo Hiyori Sakurada Obayashi Hiromi Asai 20yearsold Hiromi Asai 14yearsold Additional Cast Members Shozo Uesugi Hiroko Nakajima Trailers Comments Leave a Comment Name required Mail required but will not be published Website Comments Haku Nov 05 2018 102 am wowow new one lets watch it Paper Oct 20 2018 711 am The movie was so confusing and so emotional love the actors and junpei looked so different in here like more mature Wayer Sep 24 2018 653 am Anything that Keigo writes I read and I watch Ayaka Sep 22 2018 435 am Woah the storyline and mystery its so good its all about parents love to their children Im bawl my eyes Huhuhuuu everyone actings really wonderful Now its my fave movie from Shinzanmono series D 455 Reccomended tim Sep 21 2018 1150 pm there is another movie and also a tv drama feature detective kaga from this movie for though who have not watch the wings of the Kirin and shinzanmono should watch them too For some reason most of his novels have sad ending this one is pretty sad too Im a fan of keigo higashino he is an amazing author chetan W May 13 2018 501 am A gripping mystery with commendable acting performances My first Japanese drama movie i watched Now I am into Japanese movies Spinners end Jun 28 2017 813 pm Wow nice cast I hope they would filmed these book also Sotsugyō 卒業 1986 Graduation Dochiraka ga Kanojo o Koroshita どちらかが彼女を殺した 1996 Who Killed Her Akui 悪意 1996 Malice Minotaur Books 2014 Watashi ga Kare o Koroshita 私が彼を殺した 1999 I Killed Him Rivendale Jun 28 2017 346 am Owyiss The latest kaga kyoichiro Its better be good Primer Jun 27 2017 1225 pm This is what i always waiting for Kaga kyoichiro is back Latest News Latest Trailers Ji JinHee cast in tvN drama Designated Survivor Chang KiYong Nana cast in OCN drama Blue Eyes Kim DongWook cast in MBC drama Special Labor Inspector Jo JangPoong Cho JungSeok Han YeRi cast in SBS drama Mung Bean Flower Masaharu Fukuyama Teruyuki Kagawa cast in TBS drama Group Demotion Jang Hyuk to make cameo in tvN drama The Crowned Clown see list of nominees and winners for 2018 KBS Drama Awards see list of nominees and winners for 2018 SBS Drama Awards see list of nominees and winners for 2018 MBC Drama Awards Machiko Ono cast in WOWOW drama The Voice Calling Your Name Nam GyuRi cast in MBC drama Different Dreams Shun Oguri Tsuyoshi Muro cast in TV Tokyo drama SP Two Homelands Woo DoHwan cast in in JTBC drama My Country Hidetoshi Nishijima cast in TV Asahi drama SP Meitantei Akechi Kogoro Yang SeJong cast in JTBC drama My Country Joo JinMo cast in SBS drama Big Issue Possessed teaser2 Innocent Witness English subtitled teaser Memories of the Alhambra ep13 Priest ep13 Drama Stage Dramatization Has Already Begun teaser Extreme Job Ugly YoungA S17 teaser SKY Castle ep14 Top Star YooBaek ep9 Romance is a Bonus Book teaser3 The Light in Your Eyes teaser2 The Good Wife Encounter ep11 Best Chicken ep3 Touch Your Heart teaser2 Liver or Die ep1 The Last Empress ep2728 Spring Turns to Spring teaser2 Children of Nobody ep2526 Quiz from God Reboot ep14 Categories Japanese films 2018 Japanese films Films 2018 films Drama films J Drama films Mystery films J Mystery films Toho distributed films 2018 Toho distributed films Page History | [
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http://asianwiki.com/What_a_Man_Wants | What a Man Wants User Rating 91 Movie What a Man Wants English title Wind Wind Wind literal title Revised romanization Baram Baram Baram Hangul 바람 바람 바람 Director Lee ByeongHun Writer Jiri Vejdelek original story Jang GyuSung Bae SeYoung Lee ByeongHun Producer Kim ChulYong Lee MinSoo Cinematographer No SeungBo Release Date April 5 2018 Runtime 100 min Genre Comedy Drama Marriage Distributor Next Entertainment World Language Korean Country South Korea Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff Set on Jeju Island SeokGeun Lee SungMin is a middleaged man and he works as a taxi driver He is married to DamDeok Jang YoungNam SeokGeun constantly cheats on his wife but it doesnt mean he does not love his wife Meanwhile his younger sister is MiYoung Song JiHyo and she is married to BongSoo Shin HaKyun They live right next door to SeokGeun and his wife MiYoung and BongSoo runs an Italian restaurant but their restaurant isnt doing very well BongSoo wants to convert the restaurant to a Chinese restaurant but MiYoung ignores him BongSoo cant understand his brotherinlaws proclivity to have affairs Everything changes when JeNi Lee El appears in front of BongSoo Notes Filming began March 13 2017 and finished July 1 2017 What a Man Wants is a remake of 2011 Czech film Muži v naději Men in Hope Cast Lee SungMin Shin HaKyun Song JiHyo Lee El SeokGeun BongSoo MiYoung JeNi Jang YoungNam Go Joon Yang HyunMin DamDeok HyoBong BumSoo Additional Cast Members Yoo AReum 40ish woman Han EunSun 30ish woman Hwang MiYoung woman 1 of two women couple at Italian restaurant Choi Chamsarang woman 2 of two women couple at Italian restaurant Kim Gun boy at hotel restaurant Heo JoonSeok instructor of senior citizens Jeon KwangJin billiard hall customer 6 Trailers Comments Latest News Latest Trailers Ji JinHee cast in tvN drama Designated Survivor Chang KiYong Nana cast in OCN drama Blue Eyes Kim DongWook cast in MBC drama Special Labor Inspector Jo JangPoong Cho JungSeok Han YeRi cast in SBS drama Mung Bean Flower Masaharu Fukuyama Teruyuki Kagawa cast in TBS drama Group Demotion Jang Hyuk to make cameo in tvN drama The Crowned Clown see list of nominees and winners for 2018 KBS Drama Awards see list of nominees and winners for 2018 SBS Drama Awards see list of nominees and winners for 2018 MBC Drama Awards Machiko Ono cast in WOWOW drama The Voice Calling Your Name Nam GyuRi cast in MBC drama Different Dreams Shun Oguri Tsuyoshi Muro cast in TV Tokyo drama SP Two Homelands Woo DoHwan cast in in JTBC drama My Country Hidetoshi Nishijima cast in TV Asahi drama SP Meitantei Akechi Kogoro Yang SeJong cast in JTBC drama My Country Joo JinMo cast in SBS drama Big Issue Possessed teaser2 Innocent Witness English subtitled teaser Memories of the Alhambra ep13 Priest ep13 Drama Stage Dramatization Has Already Begun teaser Extreme Job Ugly YoungA S17 teaser SKY Castle ep14 Top Star YooBaek ep9 Romance is a Bonus Book teaser3 The Light in Your Eyes teaser2 The Good Wife Encounter ep11 Best Chicken ep3 Touch Your Heart teaser2 Liver or Die ep1 The Last Empress ep2728 Spring Turns to Spring teaser2 Children of Nobody ep2526 Quiz from God Reboot ep14 Categories South Korean films 2018 South Korean films Films 2018 films SexComedy films K SexComedy films Comedy films K Comedy films Drama films K Drama films Marriage films K Marriage films Next Entertainment World distributed films 2018 Next Entertainment World distributed films Page History | [
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http://asiasingapore.blogspot.com/2012/09/where-is-singapore-on-map.html | Asia Singapore Monday , September 17 , 2012 Where is Singapore on the map ? Labels : About Singapore Is Singapore in China Where is Singapore Where is Singapur " Where is Singapore ? " a friend asked when he heard I live in Singapore . " You do not know ? seriously ? Singapore is just at the tip of peninsular Malaysia " I wanted to say but then I realized that this will be immediately followed by another question : " Where is Malaysia ? " Well my friend , I will explain you in this blog and send this link to you and also enlighten others people who ask the same questions again and again : Where is Singapur ? Where is Singapore on the map ? Is Singapore in China ? What is the capital of Singapore ? ( My favorite ) In which city you live in Singapore ? Where is Singapore on the map ? Singapore is in a sub region of Asia called South East Asia . South East Asia is bordered ( roughly ) by China on the north , India on the west , Australia on the East and Papua New Guinea and Pacific Ocean on the east . ( See the map below ) . South East Asia on the world map In South East Asia , Singapur is a small island between Malay peninsula and Indonesia ' s Sumatra Island . It is actually southern most point of mainland Asia ( there is a point in Sentosa Island which marks the southern most point of mainland Asia ) ! Where is Singapore on the map ? Is Singapore in China ? No . Singapore , as you can see from the map above ( China starts from Macau and Hong Kong at the top border of the map ) is thousands of miles south of China . The confusion comes from Singapore ' s Chinese majority which is unique in South East Asia . 70 % of the population of Singapore is Chinese but it is far from China and Singapore is not a part of China . What is the capital of Singapore ? Singapore is a city state , so there is no capital of Singapore . Singapore is one nation , one island and only one city , Singapore City . In which city you live in Singapore ? See above answer . Posted by milleplateaux at 10 : 36 PM Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments ( Atom ) | [
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http://asic.gov.au/for-business/starting-a-company/how-to-start-a-company/ | Home For business Registering a company Steps to register a company Steps to register a company This section details how to register a company with us and the things you need to keep in mind . Step 1 - Is a company right for you ? Step 2 - Choosing a company name Step 3 - How will your company operate ? Step 4 - Understand your obligations as a company officeholder Step 5 - Get consent from officeholders , members and occupiers Step 6 - Registering your company Step 7 - After your company is registered . . . Step 1 - Is a company right for you ? You need to decide if a company suits your needs or if you should use a different business structure . Business . gov . au has a great ' Help me decide ' tool that can help you work out the business structure that will best suit your needs and what registrations you should consider . A company is its own legal entity and lets you conduct business throughout Australia . You can also make use of other privileges , such as corporate tax rates or limited liability . Registering a company is different to registering a business name . For more information , see your business structure You can also register different types of companies , including : not for profit or charitable organisations registrable Australian bodies , or special purpose companies Step 2 - Choosing a company name There are a few things you should consider when choosing a company name . A company ' s name can not be identical to an existing name You can only use a name that is not identical to an existing company or business name . Use our check name availability search to see if the name you want is available . If you are the holder of an identical name , you may be able to register the name for the company in some cases : Where the business name holder is . . . the name is only available to the proposed company if . . . an individual that individual is a proposed company director or member a company that same company is a proposed member a partnership or joint venture each of the partners is a proposed company director or member a trust each of the trustees is a proposed company director or member , and you have provided ASIC with a copy of the trust deed Before May 2012 , it was possible for multiple businesses with the same name to exist as long as they were registered in different states and territories . This is no longer possible under ASIC ' s national register . You wo n ' t be able to register a company name if an identical name already exists . You can only use certain characters in a company ' s name The following characters are accepted : Characters Characters 0 - 9 $ space A - Z a - z " " = | ( ) { } Some terms are restricted Some words and phrases can not be used without the approval of a government minister . Some examples include : ' bank ' ' trust ' ' Royal ' ' Incorporated ' You ca n ' t use words that could mislead people about a company ' s activities . This includes associations with Australian government , the Royal Family , or any ex - servicemen ' s organisations . We may also refuse a name if it ' s considered offensive or suggests illegal activity . See company name availability to learn more about company names and restricted words . Reserving a company name If you are n ' t ready to register your company but want to make sure a name is available , you can apply to reserve it ( Form 410 ) . If we approve your application , we will reserve the name for two months . If you wish to extend this period , you ' ll need to apply to reserve the name again . We will not reserve a name for a long period as this prevents other people from using the name to conduct business . Check existing trademarks or names Even if we reserve or register a name for you , a company with a similar trademark or name may take action against you . It is your responsibility to be aware of any similar names or trademarks that may affect your name . Visit the IP Australia website to search for existing trademarks . A company ' s name must show its legal status A company must show the liability of its members and status in its name . For example : if a company ' s members ' liability is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares , the name must end with ' Proprietary Limited ' if the members ' liability is unlimited , the company name must end with ' Proprietary ' . Below is a list of approved abbreviations that can be used in a company ' s name : Full word Abbreviation and Australian Business Number ABN Company Co Coy No Liability NL Australian Aust Australian Company Number ACN Limited Ltd Number No Proprietary Pty To display a different name , you can register it as a business name . For example , Apples Pty Ltd . can register ' The Apple Fruit Store ' as a business name . This means it can trade as ' The Apple Fruit Store ' and display it on all its signage . Step 3 - How will your company operate ? Before registering , you will need to decide how your company will be governed . Your company can be governed by : replaceable rules its own constitution , or a combination of both . Replaceable rules Replaceable rules are in the Corporations Act and are a basic set of rules for managing your company . If a company does n ' t want to have a constitution , they can use the replaceable rules instead . Using replaceable rules means your company does not need a written constitution . This means you do n ' t have the expense of keeping it updated as the law changes . Constitution A company can also have a written constitution instead of using replaceable rules . Companies must keep a copy of their constitution with their company ' s records . See constitution and replaceable rules for more information . Special rules for sole director / member proprietary companies If a proprietary company has just one officeholder , they do n ' t need to follow replaceable rules or have a constitution . If another director / member is appointed , then replaceable rules automatically apply to the company . This can be changed to a constitution at a later date . Share structure A proprietary company must have no more than 50 non - employee shareholders and be either : limited by shares , or be an unlimited company that has share capital . A proprietary company must not conduct any activity that requires disclosure to investors . They may only offer shares to members of the company or employees / subsidiaries of the company . Step 4 - Understand your obligations as an officeholder If you ' re an officeholder of a company , you must follow the requirements in the Corporations Act . This includes meeting your legal obligations , which includes : ensuring company details are kept up to date maintaining company records and details on the register paying the appropriate lodgement fees and annual review fees as required . Officeholders are ultimately responsible for a company ' s adherence to the Corporations Act . See your company and the law for more information . Step 5 - Get consent from officeholders , members and occupiers You must get written consent from the people that will fill these roles : Director ( must be over 18 ) Secretary ( must be over 18 ) Member ( every company must have at least one member ) . At least one director and secretary of a proprietary company must ordinarily reside in Australia . At least two directors of a public company must ordinarily reside in Australia . Get the consent of the owner of your registered office address If your registered office does not belong to the company ( e.g. it ' s your accountant ' s office ) , you must get their written permission to use the address . You do n ' t have to send copies of your written consent to us , but you do need to keep these with your records . You must also set up a register to record details of the members of your company . Step 6 - Registering your company You can register a company in three ways : Australian Government Business Registration Service You can register a company using the Australian Government ' s Business Registration Service ( BRS ) . BRS combines several business and tax registrations in one place , making it even easier to start a business . Register your company online Contact a private service provider ( PSP ) You can choose to register a company through a private service provider ( PSP ) . This could be your accountant , your solicitor , or another business that provides online services with ASIC . They will usually charge a fee for their services above what ASIC would charge . Find out more about private service providers Lodge a paper form directly with ASIC You can register your company directly with ASIC by completing Form 201 – Application for registration as an Australian company and mailing it to : Australian Securities and Investments Commission PO Box 4000 Gippsland Mail Centre VIC 3841 You must complete all information on the form and sign it . Include the fee ( use a cheque or money order ) when posting your application . Once we ' ve processed your application Once we ' ve processed your application , we will : give the company an ACN ( which you can use to apply for an ABN ) register the company , and send you a certificate of registration . We ' ll also send you a corporate key , which is a unique number for your company . You will need your corporate key to create an account online and update your details . Step 7 - After your company is registered . . . After your company is registered , make sure : the company ' s name is on display wherever the company conducts business and is open to the public the company ' s ACN / ABN is displayed on any documents the company publishes the company ' s details are kept up to date Checklist for registering a company Running a company Changes to your company Closing your company Last updated : 14 / 01 / 2019 02 : 24 | [
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http://ask-leo.com/can_you_copy_a_program_file_to_another_computer_and_run_it.html | Can you copy a program file to another computer and run it Helping people with computers one answer at a time Ask Leo Windows Installing programs through their native installation steps often makes changes to your PC that allow them to run There is however one type of file that may work by Leo A Notenboom 2012 Can you copy a program file from a computer and run the exe file on the new computer Like a game file Diner Dash on the hard drive C and copy to another computer Would then a doubleclick on the icon that just runs the game would it work In this excerpt from Answercast 15 I go through some of the steps necessary to get programs to run on your computer steps that require proper installation Running an exe file Typically the answer is no If a program required a setup in other words if you had to install the program on the first machine then copying the program file from that machine to another machine will typically not work Typically it wont work because the setup process didnt happen The setup process did things to the original machine that you wouldnt be copying if you copied just the executable file The kinds of things that it might be doing are Making changes to the registry Adding information to the registry Setting up files and folders All sorts of different things depending on the kind of program that youre dealing with So the short answer is typically no it doesnt work like that Install programs properly The right answer is to go out and get the installer for that program get the installation media for that program if you have it and reinstall the program on the new computer Portable applications I do want to mention that there are a class of applications that are called portable A portable application meets the criteria that youre looking for A portable application does not require a setup You can simply copy that application from machine to machine run it and have it work Sometimes it just works Sometimes it will auto install But the fundamental premise is that no real setup process is required Simply copying the exe file as youve pointed out causes that program to work Most of the time these days those kinds of programs will explicitly call out the fact that they are portable In fact for many popular programs there are even portable versions For example theres a portable Firefox I think theres a portable Thunderbird So thats the kind of a thing if youre looking for a program that can be moved around that way But if youve got an existing program that was installed on a PC you need to run setup Next Should I always sign out of my online email account Article C5309 May 7 2012 Leo A Notenboom has been playing with computers since he was required to take a programming class in 1976 An 18 year career as a programmer at Microsoft soon followed After retiring in 2001 Leo started Ask Leo in 2003 as a place for answers to common computer and technical questions More about Leo You may also be interested in How do I copy preinstalled software to another machine Yet another reason I so strongly recommend making sure that you get installation CDs for all the software that comes preinstalled on any new machine How do I move installed applications from Windows XP to Windows 7 when I dont have installation media When upgrading or moving to a new PC youll probably need the installation media for your applications Without it things can get difficult Can I move an installed application to another drive Because of the files an installed application usually leaves behind its prohibitively difficult move it to another drive 2 Comments Bill May 8 2012 140 PM I have a DOS program MYM12 that can be transferred from computer to computer and runs OK on windows versions up to and including XP Is this true for all DOS programs No unfortunately not Some yes Perhaps even more on average But Ill stick with that rule of thumb if you had to run a setup program to set it up then its not likely to just be able to be copied 08May2012 snert May 9 2012 1031 PM I tried that a few times and spent several hours wondering what went haywire The thing is right there why dont it go Now I copy the installer to a folder where I can transfer it to another computer Be careful if you do this you might be violating the law Some copyrights only allow you to have ONE running copy on ONE computer at a time and you must uninstall the program from the first machine Comments on this entry are closed If you have a question start by using the search box up at the top of the page theres a very good chance that your question has already been answered on Ask Leo If you dont find your answer head out to httpaskleocomask to ask your question | [
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http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_tell_what_program_is_making_or_accepting_tcpip_connections_on_my_machine.html | How can I tell what program is making or accepting TCP / IP connections on my machine ? Helping people with computers . . . one answer at a time . Ask Leo ! Networking Your machine can open TCP / IP connections to other machines , or it could be waiting for other machines to connect to it . Here ' s how to see what is happening . by Leo A . Notenboom © 2007 Another application is listening on my e - mail port 110 and it is restricting my ipo high speed . How can i find the other application ? I ' m not exactly sure what you might mean by " restricting my ipo high speed " , but it ' s very easy to see what TCP / IP ports are in use on your computer . There ' s a command line utility to tell you exactly that , but there ' s an easier to use , and free , tool we can download as well . First the command line tool . Open up a Command Prompted ( typically on Start All Programs Accessories ) and type " netstat " followed by Enter , and you ' ll see something like this : Active Connections Proto Local Address Foreign Address State TCP NotenBook : 1073 localhost : 1072 ESTABLISHED TCP NotenBook : 1054 aali . hamachi . cc : https ESTABLISHED TCP NotenBook : 1254 cs23 . msg . dcn . yahoo . com : 5050 ESTABLISHED TCP NotenBook : 1257 po - in - f125 . google . com : 5222 ESTABLISHED TCP NotenBook : 1258 by2msg2104610 . phx . gbl : 1863 ESTABLISHED This shows you all of your active TCP / IP connections . Each endpoint of each connection is displayed in the form machinename : port . Add the " - ao " options and you ' ll see something like this : Active Connections Proto Local Address Foreign Address State PID TCP NotenBook : 1073 localhost : 1072 ESTABLISHED 1200 TCP NotenBook : 5354 NotenBook : 0 LISTENING 1460 TCP NotenBook : 8000 NotenBook : 0 LISTENING 828 TCP NotenBook : 1054 aali . hamachi . cc : https ESTABLISHED 4044 TCP NotenBook : 1254 cs23 . msg . dcn . yahoo . com : 5050 ESTABLISHED 2052 TCP NotenBook : 1257 po - in - f125 . google . com : 5222 ESTABLISHED 2052 TCP NotenBook : 1258 by2msg2104610 . phx . gbl : 1863 ESTABLISHED 2052 UDP NotenBook : 1025 " - a " tells netstat to list all ports in use , even those not actually in a connection , and " - o " tells it to include the process ID ( PID ) of the program that ' s accessing the port . You can then use task manager to identify the process with the given PID to see who ' s accessing a particular port . But there ' s an easier way . Download TCPView , a free SysInternals utility now hosted at Microsoft . Run it and you ' ll see something similar to this : " . . .it ' s unusual for an application to be listening on port 110 on your local machine . " Here you can see that the application owning the connection is listed immediately on the left , followed by same machine : port for each end of each TCP connection . Important : many of the ports will be listed by name , not number . Port 25 , for example , will be listed as " smtp " , this might confuse you a little if you sort by the Local or Remote Address column - it ' ll sort alphabetically , putting all the numeric ports first , followed by the named ports . Click on Options Show Unconnected Endpoints , and the list will expand so show all the TCP / IP ports in use : Scan down this list to see who ' s using port 110 on your local machine , and you should have your culprit . Now , I will say this specifically about port 110 : it ' s unusual for an application to be listening on port 110 on your local machine . 110 is the port on the remote mail server that your mail program connects to . However , some services that attempt to provide pop3 access to web services such as Hotmail will do so by providing a pseudo pop3 server through your own machine . For example on my machine running Thunderbird , I also run the Webmail extension . This extension causes my own machine to open port 110 through which Thunderbird connects to access the services provided by the extension . Article C2946 - February 26 , 2007 Share this article with your friends : Leo A . Notenboom has been playing with computers since he was required to take a programming class in 1976 . An 18 year career as a programmer at Microsoft soon followed . After " retiring " in 2001 , Leo started Ask Leo ! in 2003 as a place for answers to common computer and technical questions . More about Leo . | [
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