Radiation Concerns-Natural Iodine

Toxicologist Lee Tin-lap at the Chinese University of Hong Kong said such a radiation level was not an immediate threat to people but the long-term consequences were unknown.


"You are still breathing this into your lungs, and there is passive absorption in the skin, eyes and mouth and we really do not know what long-term impact that would have," Lee told Reuters by telephone.


Around eight hours after the explosions, the U.N. weather agency said winds were dispersing radioactive material over the Pacific Ocean, away from Japan and other Asian countries.


and....

"Radioactive material will reach Tokyo but it is not harmful to human bodies because it will be dissipated by the time it gets to Tokyo," said Koji Yamazaki, professor at Hokkaido University graduate school of environmental science.

 "If the wind gets stronger, it means the material flies faster but it will be even more dispersed in the air."

In other words and in my words...they do not know really what harm this disaster will produce in the long run...

Radiation does occur naturally and we are exposed to its effects daily but the human body can only take so much and once the limit within the body is reached the immune system can not keep up and the body begins to break down.

With this in mind, it stands to reason to prevent damage to the body from over-exposure to radiation a person should boost the immune system with extra radiation fighting foods and herbs.

Here's a list of herbs and foods I found that may help us protect ourselves against any damage in the long run...which may be many years from now...

Here is a forum that explains what radiation sickness is and there is a great discussion going on about cures.

 http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/radiation.html

Great Advice and explanation here too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_iodide

FDA site about Radiation:

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/EmergencyPreparedness/BioterrorismandDrugPreparedness/ucm072265.html

Godspeed everyone !

Garlic 

Potassium Iodide...natural replacement = Bananas

Kelp is a natural KI source.The iodide content can range 

from 89 g to 8165 mcg/g in Asian varieties, making prepared foods content difficult to estimate. Eating 3-5 grams of most dried, unrinsed seaweeds will provide the 100-150 micrograms iodide recommended daily allowance.

Side effects of Iodide Treatments: IMPORTANT!!

Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant,
corrosive), of ingestion.


Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 


MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: 
Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. [Potassium
Iodide]. 


TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 


DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/

female, Development toxin [POSSIBLE] [Potassium Iodide]. 

The substance may be toxic to blood, skin, eyes, thyroid.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

See complete chart: http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Iodine_Potassium_Iodide_TS-9926001

Thank you for the cool graphic..

Are we effecting Pluto???

If Pluto hydrogen gets stripped off by solar winds and other factors then does the Earth's pollution get blown off by solar winds? Is the Earth's pollution affecting Pluto's ice and the whole solar system ?


From Yahoo News this morning...."From 1954 to 2000, Pluto didn't change in color when it was photographed from Earth. But after that, it did. The red levels increased by 20 percent, maybe up to 30 percent, and stabilized from about 2000 to 2002, Buie said. It's not as red as Mars, however, Buie said.

Buie said he can explain the redness, but not why it changed so dramatically and so recently. The planet has a lot of methane, which contains carbon and hydrogen atoms. The hydrogen gets stripped off by solar winds and other factors, leaving carbon-rich areas on the surface, which tend to be red and dark."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100204/ap_on_sc/us_sci_pluto

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Hello .....I posted an Article List Below

Thanks for reading and visiting my blog. I posted a long list of my Free Information articles that are available online. I hope these prove to be helpful for you. I will be adding to the list regularly..so check back often.

Alternative Healing Flowers

Flowers were once considered more for their healing properties and as herbal remedies for what ailed the body, and many parts of the plant were ate or drank for such.
In all areas of the world, flowers were once treasured much more for many other uses then they are today as signs of affection to brighten up our spirits and made us feel better, or for their beauty in our yards and homes. Today, flowers make us feel good simply from seeing their beauty, smelling the scent, and knowing they are a gift from somebody who thought of us.

Read the rest of my article about the healing properties of common Flowers here...http://www.healthmad.com/Alternative/Healing-Flowers.345227

How to make a Herb Cold and Flu Remedy Tea

painting by Tammy Lovelady and I own it :)

Now that winter has brought a chill to the air it is time to stock the medicine cabinet with the herbs to make a nice cup of tea that boosts the immune system and fights colds and flu. Here are a couple of my favorite herbs for use in fighting off colds and the flu.

The herbs listed are well known for their ability to strengthen the body' s

natural defense system. Echinacea and Rose Hips are best taken right at the onset of the cold or flu symptoms when they have a better chance of assisting your body in fighting off the bugs and you will not get as sick as you would had without these herbs. If you are already sick, then add Goldenseal to the Echinacea and Rose Hips tea to help get you back on your feet faster.

These are safe herbs that are available at Drug Stores and Health Food stores in a variety of forms. I have used these herbs with family members of all ages for years with excellent results. If tea isn't your pleasure then you can purchase pills and mixtures in a variety of tastes that will help fight off colds and the flu.

The most documented and acclaimed cold fighter is the powerful Purple Cone Flower aka Echinacea.

The Purple Cone flower can be found growing wild in the Ozarks and other areas of the country, flowering every two years it draws Butterflies that swarm in groups all about the single purple flower or two of each plant. This plant likes to live along the road sides giving us the pleasure of watching Butterflies as we drive along the road.

If you find it, all you have to do is dig down and cut part of the root off, leave the rest of the plant to continue growing, thank the plant for giving you medicine and wash it, dry it on a paper plate or in a brown paper bag and use about a teaspoon per cup of tea. Read more about it at this link and there are many articles recommending Echinacea for further research. It is available in loose bulk herb for a couple of dollar an oz which will last the cold season.

A 2007 study by the University of Connecticut combined findings from 14 previously-reported trials examining Echinacea and concluded that Echinacea can cut the chances of catching a cold by more than half, and shorten the duration of a cold by an average of 1.4 days. Read the findings here

Rose Hips are a favorite for fighting colds and infections because they are high in vitamin C and boost the immune system. Rose Hips also contain vitamin D and E, essential fatty acids and antioxidant flavonoids. Wild Rose, tea rose and the dog rose are the varieties used and found to contain the highest levels of vitamins and if you have any of these members of the Rose family growing in your garden then you can pick the Hips and dry them in a brown paper bag for later use. They can be purchased at health food stores in pills, tea bags and loose form by the oz. You can learn more about the safety of using roses here

Golden Seal is another well known herb that has excellent immune building strengths. This wild plant is well documented and available at Drug Stores and Health Food stores. It is harder to find in pre-bagged tea form. I usually get it in loose bulk amounts of one oz which lasts a long while. This plant grows wild in many areas of the country but is harder to identify then the Cone Flower so I would recommend buying it from a reputable outlet. Herbalist know this herb well and it has a long history of use in Native American medicine and natural healing for ills other then colds and the flu. You can learn more about Goldenseal here:

After obtaining each of the herbs, you will be able to use 1 teaspoon of each to make a cup of Cold fighting tea.

The easiest way I have found to make this blend of tea is to buy 1 oz of each herb and mix the loose herbs together then label the bag as cold tea.

Use 1 tablespoon of the mixture or 1 teaspoon of each herb per cup of tea.

Drink this at the first signs of illness and you will not be as sick as you would have if you did not drink the tea.

A cup once a week will help your body prevent the cold or flu viruses from getting the best of you.

How to Get family Assistance and help in rural countryside areas

It can be a devastating blow to be laid off or suddenly out of work when you live far away from the City's available assistance programs. Many small towns are not equiped or prepared for families to lose jobs, incomes and homes like the large cities are and It can be much harder to find help when you live 10-20 miles from town, especially when you do not have gas money, or if bad winter weather hits and food is low without gas and cash to stock up. I hope these tips are helpful. See my article for helpful hints: http://www.ehow.com/how_4668779_assistance-help-rural-countryside-areas.html

To the artist who painted the above photo, I will give credit to you if you let me know who you are..I love your work!!!

How to Fight Acne With Herbs

After trying most of the over the counter treatments for Acne, I put together this recipe for my then teenage son. It worked wonders for his skin when he used it twice a day.

Click here to learn how for FREE ... http://www.ehow.com/how_4584841_fight-acne-herbs.html