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The hidden threat that's right outside your house...
2nd October 2009
* The hidden threat that's right outside your
house...
* The worst pick 'n' mix in the world
* Need a little extra help...?
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I bet you didn't know you were taking a gamble
with your health every time you stepped out of
your front door did you?
And I don't mean that an errant bus driver could
mow you down as you put the milk bottles out
(which isn't out of the question here in Bristol -
our bus drivers are maniacs).
I mean just stepping out and taking in a breath
of air.
All right, I'm exaggerating a little... you're hardly
going to keel over just by walking down the
street.
But over the years, the quality of the air we
breathe has seriously deteriorated.
Take this fact for example...
The hidden threat that's right outside your
house...
It seems that the UK is top of the league table for
asthma in 13-14 year olds.
And the figures are rising all the time.
If that wasn't bad enough, our children are also
suffering from allergic rhinitis, eczema, food
allergy, drug allergy and life-threatening
anaphylaxis in far greater numbers with every
passing year.
Ana-what?
Anaphylaxis - which means the opposite of
protection - is the term given to serious and
extremely quick allergic reactions that can kill.
And hospital admission for anaphylaxis has
increased sevenfold in the past decade.
Want more good news?
- Traffic pollution has been linked with a small
but detectable reduction in lung growth in
children.
- Bronchitis in children is on the up thanks to
pollutants.
- Respiratory virus infection in asthmatic
children has never been greater, thanks to our
love of using the car to pop out to get a paper.
But that's not all that's attacking us...
Hormones used in the dairy industry, chemicals
used in drugs, additives used in our drinking
water, agents in our carpets, in paint, in our
mattresses...
The world today produces more toxic substances
than ever before.
And as a result, our immune systems are
crumbling.
So what delightful ailments can you expect as a
result? |
The worst pick 'n' mix in the world
Different people react to environmental conditions
in different ways.
As well as those already mentioned, symptoms
can include exhaustion, muscles aches, heart
irregularities, flu-like symptoms, ringing in the
ears, burning in the eyes, mild or severe
headaches, colon problems, sleep disorders, loss
of balance, skin disorders, inability to concentrate,
panic attacks...
... it really is a near-endless list.
Since there are so many possible symptoms,
environmental illnesses can be difficult to
diagnose. Routine blood tests frequently yield
normal results and lead doctors to believe that no
problem exists.
Hmmm... now THAT'S a problem!
While no conventional medical treatment exists
for environmental illness, there are some things
people can do to minimise or reverse the damage
and better protect themselves from continued
exposure:
- The stress that's good for you
Heat Stress Detoxification involves wood
saunas, hot sand packing, steam baths and
sweat lodges... but rather than simply turn up
at a sauna at sweat it out for fifteen minutes,
you need the guidance of trained practitioners
who understand toxins and their effects on the
body. |
- Eat yourself clean
The foods we eat have a great impact on our
system.
Many of the meat products in this country
contain toxins, concentrated in the tissues
since animal feed is often treated with
chemicals.
Also, crops are treated with pesticides, which
get into our system as soon as we eat them.
That's why it's best to buy organic if at all
possible. Forget the extra cost - you're not
buying it for better taste, you're buying it for
better health.
- Keep eating the greens!
There's been a marked reduction in
fruit/vegetable and intake, and that means the
amount of natural anti-oxidants helping our
bodies out has decreased. So build them up,
and get eating!
Need a little extra help...?
There are many nutrients that can help reverse the
effects of chemical exposure, including:
- L-glutamine is an amino acid that gets
involved with tons of body functions. It is
important in the regulation of acid-base
balance, allowing the kidneys to lose excess
acid and keep the body levels regulated.
- Carnitine is a protein that is essential to burn
up fat. Red meats, particularly lamb and beef,
have high levels of this protein. But as always
- try and buy organic.
- Magnesium keeps your heart beat steady,
promotes a healthy immune system, and keeps
bones strong. Halibut, almonds, cashews and
spinach are all excellent sources.
- Chelated manganese is an important activator
for many enzyme systems, helping absorb and
fatty acids in your system.
And most important of all...
Try to avoid toxins in the first place.
Avoiding foods microwaved in plastic wrap,
buying unscented toiletries... even keeping your
car windows open when you're on the road...
... every little step you take to avoid toxins will
strengthen your immune system and make your
body a less easy target for disease.
That's all for today.
Have a great weekend, and I'll be back again on
Sunday with more tips and ideas to help keep your
health in tip top shape.. |
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