WATER
#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.(Likely applies to half the world population)
#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?
COKE
#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour,then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes Stains from vitreous china.
#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
#7. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
#1 The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric Acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major Contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) commercial trucks must use a hazardous material place card reserved for highly corrosive materials.
#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!
Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?
Or Coke?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
U.S. toy study finds toxic substances
Courtesy of CBC News
Seven hundred products geared toward children have tested positive for high levels of toxic substances, including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, a new U.S. study released on Wednesday shows.
Researchers for the Ecology Center, a health-advocacy group based in Ann Arbor, Mich., tested the products and released their findings in a yearly report issued in time for the holiday shopping season.
The products tested include toys, clothing and jewelry that could be purchased for children as gifts. The group said the toxic substances they contain can cause developmental problems in children and are linked to cancer.
Many of them are inexpensive items made in China for sale in North America.
Some of the products listed as being of "high" concern are:
- High School Musical argyle belt: tested to have high levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic.
- Disney Princess Sandals: found to have high levels of bromine.
- Marvel Hot Rodz cars: high levels of lead.
- Cupcake clip watch: high levels of cadmium.
And while the study says the amount of lead found in toys has waned over past years, there's a lot of room to do better in other items.
"Since 2007, there's been an incredible focus on toxic chemicals in toys, resulting in an improvement in the level of lead used in toys," said Ecology Center lead researcher Jeff Gearhardt.
But looking at other children's items, "we find still high levels of lead and other chemicals showing up," he said.
The Canadian Toy Association said Wednesday the study's list of products with high levels of toxins contains only a small number of toys, and problem items are mostly children's apparel like plastic ponchos, jewelry and bicycle accessories.
The association said major retailers like Wal-Mart have removed toys proven to be high in toxic substances and recommends people avoid "dollar stores" when shopping for children's items.
Still, Gearhardt said he thinks a "major overhaul" of chemical policies is needed to phase out the dangerous substances.
Nearly half of tested toys contain PVC
The study said of key concern is the use of the plastic called polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, in some items.
It said 42 per cent of toys tested for the 2009 report contained PVC, a statistic that has remained constant over the last three years.
The centre said PVC is the "worst plastic" from an environmental health perspective and can contain additives hazardous to human health as well.
Janelle Witzel of Toronto-based group Environmental Defence said many soft vinyl toys contain harmful phthalates, a family of chemicals used to make PVC.
"Some plastics are better or worse than others," Witzel said. "That's why we often advise parents to contact manufacturers to see exactly what their products are made of."
The federal government said in June it would introduce new regulations to prevent the use of certain chemicals in soft vinyl toys and child-care-related articles, and also reduce lead limits in all consumer products.
Seven hundred products geared toward children have tested positive for high levels of toxic substances, including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, a new U.S. study released on Wednesday shows.
Researchers for the Ecology Center, a health-advocacy group based in Ann Arbor, Mich., tested the products and released their findings in a yearly report issued in time for the holiday shopping season.
The products tested include toys, clothing and jewelry that could be purchased for children as gifts. The group said the toxic substances they contain can cause developmental problems in children and are linked to cancer.
Many of them are inexpensive items made in China for sale in North America.
Some of the products listed as being of "high" concern are:
- High School Musical argyle belt: tested to have high levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic.
- Disney Princess Sandals: found to have high levels of bromine.
- Marvel Hot Rodz cars: high levels of lead.
- Cupcake clip watch: high levels of cadmium.
And while the study says the amount of lead found in toys has waned over past years, there's a lot of room to do better in other items.
"Since 2007, there's been an incredible focus on toxic chemicals in toys, resulting in an improvement in the level of lead used in toys," said Ecology Center lead researcher Jeff Gearhardt.
But looking at other children's items, "we find still high levels of lead and other chemicals showing up," he said.
The Canadian Toy Association said Wednesday the study's list of products with high levels of toxins contains only a small number of toys, and problem items are mostly children's apparel like plastic ponchos, jewelry and bicycle accessories.
The association said major retailers like Wal-Mart have removed toys proven to be high in toxic substances and recommends people avoid "dollar stores" when shopping for children's items.
Still, Gearhardt said he thinks a "major overhaul" of chemical policies is needed to phase out the dangerous substances.
Nearly half of tested toys contain PVC
The study said of key concern is the use of the plastic called polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, in some items.
It said 42 per cent of toys tested for the 2009 report contained PVC, a statistic that has remained constant over the last three years.
The centre said PVC is the "worst plastic" from an environmental health perspective and can contain additives hazardous to human health as well.
Janelle Witzel of Toronto-based group Environmental Defence said many soft vinyl toys contain harmful phthalates, a family of chemicals used to make PVC.
"Some plastics are better or worse than others," Witzel said. "That's why we often advise parents to contact manufacturers to see exactly what their products are made of."
The federal government said in June it would introduce new regulations to prevent the use of certain chemicals in soft vinyl toys and child-care-related articles, and also reduce lead limits in all consumer products.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Why Detox
Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process. Detoxification is one of the body’s most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemicalized diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem.
Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbors this waste).
Detoxification through special cleansing diets and colonics is the best way to assist your body’s natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a cleanse can revitalize your system and rid your body of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Source: www.foodmatters.tv
Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbors this waste).
Detoxification through special cleansing diets and colonics is the best way to assist your body’s natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a cleanse can revitalize your system and rid your body of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Source: www.foodmatters.tv
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