Radiation poisoning? Homeopathic and other natural remedies provide protection and treatment

Radioactive waste from Fukushima is approaching the west coast of North America at a frightening rate. Hundreds of seals off the coast of Alaska are dead and dying from symptoms that look ominously like radiation disease; and most people wonder what and who is next…

Year in review: 37 communities vote to end artificial water fluoridation in 2011 — how many will follow in 2012?

The year 2011 just might go down in history as the year that initiated the end of artificial water fluoridation. Nearly three million people living in 37 different North America communities will no longer be forcibly medicated with synthetic fluoride chemicals via their…

Amazing food fact: The main ingredient in tapioca pudding is a tropical tuber that provides a huge portion of the world’s dietary carbohydrates

(NaturalNews) After rice and wheat, the most important human carbohydrate source is not what you might guess. It’s not the starchy potato, or any of the major sweetener-producing crops (sugar cane, sugar beet or corn). It’s a tropical tuber known by the names cassava, manioc and yucca (in Spanish), and it’s the main ingredient in tapioca pudding. Although little known in North America, cassava was a staple food for the pre-Columbian cultures of tropical America and remains an important food in that region of the world today. It has also acquired a central place in African cooking, and is a significant calorie source for that continent. That’s because cassava is not only both versatile and highly nutritious, it’s also a good source of fiber, calcium and phosphorus, among other essential nutrients. In addition to being cooked and eaten like a potato, cassava can also be ground into a flour. The starch of the cassava is not called “cassava starch” (as you might expect based on “corn starch” or “potato starch”) but tapioca , and is most famously used in puddings and in the “boba” balls of certain Asian teas. These are sometimes called “pearls” and are often served with a milk-enriched tea called “pearl milk tea” or, in Chinese, phonetically spelled out: “jen-joo-nai-cha.” (I used to drink this all the time in the night markets of Taiwan, where it was sold from street carts, alongside noodles, papaya milk smoothies and fried onion-cakes (“tsong-yo-bing”). Source: 25 Amazing Facts About Food , authored by Mike Adams and David Guiterrez. This report reveals surprising things about where your food comes from and what’s really in it! Download the full report (FREE) by clicking here . Inside, you’ll learn 24 more amazing but true facts about foods, beverages and food ingredients. Instant download of the complete PDF. All 25 facts are documented and true. Sources for this article include: http://www.africanfoods.co.uk/cassava.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca

Portland, Me., officials consider allowing raw milk sales at farmers markets – as long vendors include official CDC propaganda

(NaturalNews) Maine is one of ten US states that currently recognizes the freedom of individuals to buy and sell raw milk at the farm and retail level (http://www.farmtoconsumer.org/raw_milk_map.htm). But raw milk sold at farmers markets technically does not fall under the banner of either “farm” or “retail” sales, which prompted a recent crackdown by (nit-picky) Portland, Me., health officials against its sale at such events. In response to this needless crackdown, farmers, vendors, and patrons who support the sale of raw milk at farmers markets showed up at a recent city council meeting to push for an amendment to lift the ban. And The Portland Press Herald (PPH) reports that members of the Portland City Council’s Health and Recreation Commission have actually recommended approval of an ordinance that will allow raw milk sales at city farmers markets. But this recommendation is reportedly contingent upon the inclusion of a ridiculous warning pamphlet developed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is filled with the agency’s unfounded biases and superstitions about raw milk’s alleged risks, none of which are definitively backed by sound science. The CDC still claims, for instance, that raw milk is inherently dangerous, no matter how it is produced, and that pasteurization is a form of “minimal processing” that magically makes milk safe for human consumption. In reality, raw milk produced on clean, small-scale farms is far healthier than the pasteurized milk product sold in stores across North America, which has caused more illness outbreaks and deaths than raw milk (http://www.realmilk.com/rawmilkoverview.html). Nevertheless, raw milk sales are legal both on the farm and in retail stores in Maine, and the only labeling requirement for raw milk products sold in this manner is that the containers be clearly labeled “not pasteurized.” So what the Portland City Council is suggesting for raw milk sold at farmers market sales is nothing short of a subtle assault on food freedom. “I just find it cumbersome,” said Larry Bruns, manager of one of the farmers markets in Portland, to PPH concerning the proposal. “Pretty soon you’ll need one of these (consumer fact sheets) for everything we sell at the farmers market including spinach, lettuce and raw greens. It’s a slippery slope you are heading down.” Sources for this article include: http://www.pressherald.com/news/farmers-market-sales-of-raw-milk-endorsed_2011-11-16.html

StopAgingNow.com offers free vitamin D3 supplements to NaturalNews readers (in USA)

(NaturalNews) I don’t run the ad department at NaturalNews, so I didn’t even know about this until I saw it in our email newsletter, but the StopAgingNow.com company has put together a ridiculously good offer for NaturalNews readers by offering a free 90-day supply of vitamin D3 (at 5,000 IUs per day) where you only pay $4.95 per bottle for shipping anywhere in the continental USA. There are no gimmicks, and you’re not auto-charged later on. This is just a straight-up generous offer that StopAgingNow.com is doing to get more vitamin D3 into the hands of the people while bringing awareness to its name. It’s a very cool offer, and I strongly encourage NaturalNews readers to take advantage of this while it lasts. Aside from the vitamin D, the other ingredients in the capsules are only: Rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin, water . The capsules contain NO sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Take advantage of this offer by clicking this link: http://www.stopagingnow.com/VTDSP5 Vitamin D deficiency is rampant across North America and Europe Most Americans are vitamin D deficient, and as we’ve covered here on NaturalNews time and time again, vitamin D deficiency is linked to numerous diseases including rickets, asthma, osteoporosis, diabetes and even various types of cancers. Vitamin D deficiency is especially rampant among those with darker skin color due to the fact that darker skin blocks sunlight and prevents vitamin D generation in the skin. So the darker your skin, the more likely you’re vitamin D deficient unless you’ve been supplementing daily or spending a lot of time in the sun. Even sunlight alone isn’t producing sufficient levels of vitamin D for many people because they are showering every day and washing off the vitamin D on the skin before it can be absorbed! (It’s true. This is not fiction.) Because of this, I know many people who are taking vitamin D supplements daily even though they’re also getting plenty of sunlight. Vitamin D is extremely safe in doses below 10,000 IU each day, and many doctors often prescribe 50,000 IUs at a time to help bring deficient people back up to a healthy vitamin D level. I especially encourage African Americans and anyone with darker skin to make sure you are supplementing with vitamin D. This is crucial for expectant mothers who need ample supplies of vitamin D to share with their developing unborn children. So take advantage of this link: http://www.stopagingnow.com/VTDSP5 Note: We do not earn anything from the sales of this product. I am sharing it solely because this struck me as a fantastic opportunity for NaturalNews readers to take advantage of a phenomenal value for a nutritional supplement that most people really need! At roughly five bucks for a 90-day supply, we’re talking six cents a day for proper vitamin D supplementation. I believe this may be the most cost-effective investment you’ll ever make in your health. Six cents a day! And vitamin D is essential for immune function and preventing colds, too. Read more about vitamin D here: http://www.naturalnews.com/vitamin_D.html I also want to thank www.StopAgingNow.com for making this special offer available to NaturalNews readers. If other supplement companies want to make similar offers to our readers, I will be glad to offer them feature article coverage as well. It’s a great way to boost recognition of your brand while introducing people to your product line.

Rally for the right to know: Educating the masses about GMOs

(NaturalNews) On March 26th 2011, social activists and other activist organizations plan to unite at “The Rally for the Right to Know” in Washington, DC., www.facebook.com/rallyfortherighttoknow2011. They will gather before the eyes of law makers to do what the FDA, USDA and other government food overlords refuse to do and what Congress refuses to make them do: educate the public about what they are really eating. By informing passersby about the genetically modified ingredients in their food, they hope newly informed consumers will join their ranks to demand the independent scientific study of and labeling of genetically modified foods, as well as protection for organic farmers from cross contamination and the loss of organic markets. In conjunction with the rally in DC, rallies are being held in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Additional rallies continue to crop up across the US and there is the hope that every state will hold a “Rally for the Right to Know.” The greatest obstacle we face is corporate power and influence, and the lack of transparency created by failing to label these foods. Too few consumers know and understand what “genetically modified” means. Normally, plants obtain their traits through selective breeding and crossing of desired parents. GM takes traits from foreign material (plants, animals, humans, bacteria, viruses) and inserts the new gene into the DNA using laboratory methods. Although biotech corporations such as Monsanto are granted patents on their genetically modified seeds because they are different, the FDA considers GM foods “substantially equivalent” and does not require food manufacturers to disclose that these ingredients are from genetically modified sources. They are “substantially” different enough to patent, but not to disclose to consumers who trust the FDA to provide them with information about food and to assure their safety. Neither is happening when it comes to GM foods. Consumers are also unaware of the growing body of evidence that show health and environmental concerns. Because independent studies are not allowed in North America, and biotech corporations don’t release their tests due to patent infringement, governments and consumers are unable to see what those exact tests are; only the biotech corporations findings. But new diseases and health issues are continuing to surface, leaving questions as to why GM foods are not examined more carefully. Environmental concerns of GM cross contamination and “volunteer” plants escaping and growing outside of fields and boundaries are also a potential threat to natural habitats and wildlife. Corporate control of world food and seed supplies, monopolization through patents, and government lobbying are placing corporate interests above human interests on all levels of our government. Consumers have the right to know and choose which foods they eat. Most consumers that know choose NOT to purchase or consume GM foods.

Rally for the right to know: Educating the masses about GMOs

(NaturalNews) On March 26th 2011, social activists and other activist organizations plan to unite at “The Rally for the Right to Know” in Washington, DC., www.facebook.com/rallyfortherighttoknow2011. They will gather before the eyes of law makers to do what the FDA, USDA and other government food overlords refuse to do and what Congress refuses to make them do: educate the public about what they are really eating. By informing passersby about the genetically modified ingredients in their food, they hope newly informed consumers will join their ranks to demand the independent scientific study of and labeling of genetically modified foods, as well as protection for organic farmers from cross contamination and the loss of organic markets. In conjunction with the rally in DC, rallies are being held in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Additional rallies continue to crop up across the US and there is the hope that every state will hold a “Rally for the Right to Know.” The greatest obstacle we face is corporate power and influence, and the lack of transparency created by failing to label these foods. Too few consumers know and understand what “genetically modified” means. Normally, plants obtain their traits through selective breeding and crossing of desired parents. GM takes traits from foreign material (plants, animals, humans, bacteria, viruses) and inserts the new gene into the DNA using laboratory methods. Although biotech corporations such as Monsanto are granted patents on their genetically modified seeds because they are different, the FDA considers GM foods “substantially equivalent” and does not require food manufacturers to disclose that these ingredients are from genetically modified sources. They are “substantially” different enough to patent, but not to disclose to consumers who trust the FDA to provide them with information about food and to assure their safety. Neither is happening when it comes to GM foods. Consumers are also unaware of the growing body of evidence that show health and environmental concerns. Because independent studies are not allowed in North America, and biotech corporations don’t release their tests due to patent infringement, governments and consumers are unable to see what those exact tests are; only the biotech corporations findings. But new diseases and health issues are continuing to surface, leaving questions as to why GM foods are not examined more carefully. Environmental concerns of GM cross contamination and “volunteer” plants escaping and growing outside of fields and boundaries are also a potential threat to natural habitats and wildlife. Corporate control of world food and seed supplies, monopolization through patents, and government lobbying are placing corporate interests above human interests on all levels of our government. Consumers have the right to know and choose which foods they eat. Most consumers that know choose NOT to purchase or consume GM foods.

Natural News Store acquires new supply of potassium iodide radiation pills, manufactured in USA, shipping out Monday, March 18

(NaturalNews) Even in the midst of global shortages of potassium iodide, the “radiation pills” that protect the thyroid gland from radiation poisoning, we have just managed to acquire a new supply of pharmaceutical-grade potassium iodide supplements. They are manufactured in the USA (in California) in a high-end GMP facility. They are being packaged this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and will be available for shipment Monday, March 18th. Next-day shipping is available so that you can receive the potassium iodide capsules as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on how early you are in the order queue. This new supply will sell out quickly due the extremely high demand. Check our current availability status at: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100370 This is a 10-day supply for one person. It is 40 capsules of potassium iodide, containing 30mg each. The ingredients are NOT vegan. They include gelatin capsules. This is emergency medicine for emergency use only — NOT nutritional supplements! (see below) Next-day shipping is available for $14 in the continental United States (up to 3 bottles), and $20 for Alaska and Hawaii (up to 3 bottles). We can ship to Canada, but this is at your own risk of possible seizure by your Canadian customs agents who may confiscate potassium iodide pills (for reasons you can only imagine). NOTE: Potassium Iodide is NOT to be taken like vitamins! This is for emergency use only, preceding an imminent radiation exposure event. Do NOT take this in North America if a meltdown event has not occurred (you’d be wasting it). HOLD ON to these pills for emergencies only. Save ‘em until you need ‘em, folks! Potassium Iodide has possible side effects. If you just start slamming these pills (especially when you don’t need them), that is not a proper use of this emergency medicine. People who are allergic to shellfish should not take these pills. Those on thyroid medications or who suffer from thyroid problems should check with their physicians. Don’t be foolish! Potassium iodide is a concentrated, isolated nutrient combination that should only be used in serious emergencies and never for casual use. Read more about possible side effects at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_iodide#Adverse_reactions I would never take potassium iodide unless radiation exposure were imminent . I own some potassium iodide but have never taken it personally, and I hope I never have to. Potassium iodide is sold out virtually everywhere This potassium iodide is at a good price, but not a great price. It’s a whole lot cheaper over at Life Extension — but they’re sold out until April. It’s the same story everywhere else. What look like good prices are 100% sold out. There are no more discounts to be had anywhere on potassium iodide, so this is probably as good a price as you will find anywhere on potassium iodide that’s actually in stock. Huge price gouging is going on right now (http://www.naturalnews.com/031716_potassium_iodide_price_gouging.html). Beware of eBay and Amazon sellers who are price gouging and trying to sell this stuff for $500 or more per bottle (insane!). The potassium iodide we have available on Monday is made in the USA (California) and is being manufactured with pharmaceutical-grade raw materials sourced from Germany. These are gelatin capsules, not veggie caps. This supply will run out very quickly. Order right now if you really want some. This is very likely the last supply you will see available in North America for quite some time. Here’s the order page: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100370 NaturalNews continues to donate a significant portion of our “radiation fallout” sales to rescue efforts in Japan. We just donated $12,000 and announced it today: http://www.naturalnews.com/031744_rescue_efforts_donation.html We are working very hard here to keep covering the honest news on this situation while helping people get squared away with iodine and emergency preparedness. Stay tuned to NaturalNews for more breaking news as this situation unfolds.

Widespread nuclear fallout edges closer as spent fuel pool runs dry, says NRC

(NaturalNews) The situation in Japan seems to be going from bad to worse, as officials from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently came forward saying that water pools used to cool spent fuel rods in Unit 4 have run dry, and that temperatures are rising rapidly in several of the other reactor units. “There is no water in the spent fuel pool and we believe that radiation levels are extremely high, which could possibly impact the ability to take corrective measures,” said NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko before the US House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. Tokyo Electric Power Co., operator of the six-unit Fukushima Daiichi reactor complex, and the Japanese nuclear safety agency conflictingly deny that the water is gone, and that conditions at Unit 4 are “stable.” But NRC and its staffers believe their information is reliable, and that the situation may very quickly divulge into a very serious meltdown. Temperature readings from the reactor units seem to confirm that the situation is spiraling out of control, with Units 4, 5, and 6 showing significant temperature rises in recent days. And Unit 4 is of particular concern because it has already registered much hotter than the other units, clocking in at 183 degrees Fahrenheit (84 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday. Wednesday readings from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna for Unit 4 were strangely unavailable. On Monday, a large explosion occurred at Unit 4, and radiation readings near the site jumped to around 400 millisieverts/hour, which is highly dangerous to humans. The yearly average for background radiation from natural sources is roughly three millisieverts (http://my.firedoglake.com/scarecrow/2011/03/14/japan-nuclear-watch-ministry-press-conference-on-third-explosion-and-fire-at-unit-4/). The large amount of spent fuel rods present at Unit 4, the allegedly depleted water supply used for cooling, and the ever-escalating temperatures all clearly indicate a recipe for massive disaster. And since remediation teams have largely been evacuated due to escalating radiation levels around the plant, it remains unclear whether or not the situation can feasibly be contained. Japanese authorities are currently urging people within 12 miles of the plant to evacuate the area, and those within 20 miles to remain indoors. However the US Embassy in Tokyo has taken a more severe approach, advising those living within 50 miles of the site to evacuate immediately. If you live in western North America, particularly in Southern California, you may want to begin taking precautionary preparedness steps, should the situation escalate into a serious threat. A recent UN analysis indicates that radiation plumes may begin hitting Southern California by Friday (http://www.naturalnews.com/031733_radioactive_plume_California.html). Since radiation levels from the initial plumes are still relatively low, there is no need to panic. However, based on what continues to develop it is best to be aware and prepared as early as possible. NaturalNews has provided some practical steps you and your family can take to protect yourselves from radioactive fallout should it affect the US: http://www.naturalnews.com/031731_radiation_preparedness.html Also, be sure to stay tuned to NaturalNews for regular updates of the situation in Japan as it develops. Sources for this story include: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134600420#commentBlock

Gac superfruit improves vision, immune function

(NaturalNews) The bright-red Gac superfruit from Vietnam, also known as Momordica cochinchinensis, may not yet be all that popular throughout North America, but in Southeast Asia and China it is widely cultivated and consumed for its unique taste and myriad health benefits. These benefits include improvements in vision, reproductive function, immunity, skin health, prostate health, and heart health. The prickly, bulbous Gac fruit — which according to a recent report in FOX News is also known as the Chinese bitter cucumber, cundeamor, and bhat karela — has long been used as a traditional medicine for treating all sorts of ailments and conditions. Since Gac fruit is rich in beta-carotene, lycopene, and zeaxanthin, it is a powerful fruit for both maintaining and improving overall vision. These same antioxidants work to improve immune function as well by boosting production of white blood cells, which help ward off disease. Beta-carotene is also known to boost reproductive function by improving sperm production, as well as aid in the development of healthy embryos — and the Gac fruit contains roughly ten times more beta-carotene than carrots. Rich in many powerful antioxidants, Gac fruit naturally helps to reduce damage to skin tissue by protecting it against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress ages skin and causes it to lose its elasticity and healthy appearance, but both the lycopene and beta-carotene in Gac fruit not only protect skin, but also help to improve its appearance. As far as heart health, the Gac fruit protects against athersclerosis, also known as artery hardening, and it also contains compounds that help reduce heart attack risk. And for men, Gac fruit lowers levels of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the abnormal cellular function that contributes to an enlarged prostate. Gac fruit is also a rich source of saturated, unsaturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fatty acids, which together represent a highly unique profile among fruits. Most fruits are “fat free”, which limits the absorption of their nutrients in the body. But the diverse array of fats in Gac fruit ensures high bio-availability and maximum absorption of nutrients (http://www.naturalnews.com/030546_food_colors.html). Sources for this story include: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/02/22/gac-strange-powerful-fruit/

Next Page »