by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| SAFETY
No Safety concerns are associated with button mushrooms.
Mushrooms (Shiitake, Maitake, and Reishi)
Although numerous types of mushrooms provide wonderful tastes, textures, and healthful properties, these three mushroom superstars have been recently receiving widespread attention due to their Health benefits and, as a result, are increasingly available:
• Shiitake (Lentinus edodes): These have fleshy, brown, slightly convex caps that range in diameter from about 2 to 4 inches. |
| Most pesticides in use are synthetic chemicals of questionable Safety. The major long-term Health risks include the potential to cause cancer and birth defects, while the major Health risks of acute intoxication include vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, tremors, convulsions, and nerve damage.
The evidence for the cancer-causing capabilities of pesticides in animals is inadequate, and the formal opinion of many "experts" is that they pose no significant risk for the public or the farmer. |
| However, if saccharin poses no benefit to Health, as studies have shown, and there is a cloud of doubt that hangs over its Safety, why should it be used?
Aspartame is composed of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. Aspartame was approved for food use by the FDA in 1981, despite the final recommendation of the FDA Advisory Panel on aspartame that no approval be granted until Safety issues could be resolved. Richard Wurtman, M.D. |
| Even though there is a worldwide standard for food irradiation Safety that was accepted in 1963 by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint body of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, our feeling is that the science conducted so far on food irradiation is far from complete. In other words, we question how there can be such a strong position on its Safety without a more complete evaluation.
One of the real concerns about food irradiation is that it might be used to mask poor sanitation practices in food production. |
| A less serious Safety issue with most nuts and seeds is that they provide a high ratio of arginine to lysine. While arginine does provide significant Health benefits, a high arginine-to-lysine ratio is best avoided by individuals susceptible to cold sores or herpes infections, as arginine promotes, while lysine prevents, the activation of the virus.
Finally, another Health risk with nut consumption is the fact that the most popular commercial roasting process of nuts is a form of deep-frying, usually in saturated fat such as coconut oil or palm kernel oil. |
| However, these studies fail to make a strong case that eating farm-raised fish poses a significant Safety concern. To ensure the Safety of the food supply, the FDA has studied PCBs and set limits for tolerable levels that are not associated with risks to human Health. For fish, the tolerable level of PCBs is millionths of a gram (parts per million, or ppm). At 0.056 part per million, the level of PCBs found in farmed salmon is still V35 the unsafe level of 2.0 ppm.
The reason that farm-raised fish have higher levels of pesticides appears to be the type of feed they are given. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Special notes on Safety for administration to children and during pregnancy and nursing are included where needed. Always read the precautions for each herb before using it. And since the philosophy of this book is that herbs can be used with a doctor's prescribed medication, interactions of herbs and drugs are noted throughout the text.
I want to thank you for choosing to read this book. Its purpose is to make the process of treating disease and returning to Health a little easier for you. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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Properties: Adaptogen, antibacterial, antidepressant, antioxidant, antiviral, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue (promotes the flow of mother's milk), and immunomodulator
Constituents: Essential oils such as eugenol, carvacol, linalool, caryo-phylline, and methyleugenol as well as triterpenes such as ursolic acid and flavonoids.
History'/Ethnobotany
Holy basil is sacred to the Hindu god Vishnu and is used in morning prayers to insure personal Health, spiritual purity, and family well-being. |
| A 2006 survey involving three hundred practicing physicians revealed that 70 percent of physicians are worried about the Safety of drugs they prescribe and 78 percent would prefer prescribing a drug that has been on the market at least ten years (Medco Health Solutions).
From 1870 to 1930 we had traveling medicine shows in America. Now we have infomercials and consumer advertising from pharmaceutical companies. In many cases, perception clouds reality. When a new pharmaceutical drug is promoted, it is perceived as a wonder drug. |
Peter Radetsky
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 For twelve years she was an industrial hygienist, first for the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, then for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and finally for the United Steelworkers Union. "I've been in mines, smelters, foundries, steel mills, and manufacturing plants of all kinds," she says. "It was a very compelling and eye-opening experience. I realize what people must do to make a living and what they are exposed to in the process."
One of the things they're exposed to is chemicals, chemicals, and more chemicals. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Survey Reveals Seven out of 10 Doctors Concerned about Safety of Prescription Medicines: Risk/
Benefit Thinking Supports Generics." Medco Health Solutions, Inc., May 18, 2006. The People's Pharmacy Radio Show, # 557. "Dangerous Doses," broadcast September 24, 2005, with
Katherine Eban,Joe Baker, and Cesar Arias. The People's Pharmacy radio show, # 557, broadcast September 24, 2005, with Katherine Eban. The People's Pharmacy radio show, # 557, broadcast September 24, 2005, with Joseph Baker, health-care bureau chief of the New York State Attorney General's Office. Reidenberg, M. M. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
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 Most pesticides in use are synthetic chemicals of questionable Safety. Over the long term, exposure to pesticides can cause cancer and birth defects. In the short term, the major Health risks of acute pesticide intoxication include vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, tremors, convulsions, and nerve damage.10"12
To get a glimpse of the scope of the problem, let s examine the case of the farmer. The lifestyle of a farmer is generally a healthy one in that a farmer eats fresh food, breathes clean air, works hard, and avoids such unhealthy habits as cigarette smoking and alcohol use. |
| Individual state organizations, such as the departments of Health and agriculture, may also be involved in monitoring food Safety. This system falls short in several ways: the EPA's tolerance levels may not reflect actual safe levels; probably less than one percent of our domestic food supply is screened by the FDA; the FDA does not test for all pesticides; and the FDA does not prevent the marketing of foods that it finds to contain illegal residues.
A number of pesticide poisoning epidemics have been reported over the years. |
| In fact, when all factors are considered (cost, Safety, effectiveness, etc.), the natural alternatives presented here offer significant advantages over standard drug therapy. The natural products are best utilized in a comprehensive program that stresses a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Conventional Drug Therapy
Conventional drug therapy designed to lower cholesterol levels is prescribed at an alarming rate—nearly thirty million prescriptions per year—due to aggressive marketing by drug companies. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 If you are concerned about the Safety of the water coming out of your tap, you can contact your local water officials or local Health department, which may test your tap water free of charge. In some cases, you may have to contact your state's water supply or Health department. Typically, however, these agencies test the water only for bacteria levels, not for toxic substances. Therefore, you might want to contact a commercial laboratory or local state university laboratory to test your water for its chemical content. |
| Additional information about repetitive strain injuries is available from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (See Health and Medical Organizations in the Appendix.)
ž See also pain control in Part Three.
CATARACTS
See under eye problems.
CAVITIES
See tooth decay.
CELIAC DISEASE
Celiac disease (also called celiac sprue) is a chronic digestive disorder that is caused by a hereditary intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a component of wheat (including durum, semolina, and spelt), rye, oats, barley, and related grain hybrids such as triticale and kamut. |
| Use emulsion form for easier assimilation and greater Safety at higher doses.
Vitamin B complex
plus extra pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
and folic acid
As directed on label.
100 mg 3 times daily.
400-600 meg per day from all sources.
Helps maintain healthy muscle tone and proper brain function. Important for older adults because these nutrients are less well absorbed as we age. Antistress vitamin. Aids in vitamin utilization.
Reduces homocysteine, high levels of which raise the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. |
| Many medical authorities believe BCG is an effective preventive measure against TB, while others have serious doubts about its Safety. A TB skin test may indicate if you are carrying TB bacteria even before you have symptoms of the disease.
Q| The World Health Organization has recommended a global strategy—directly observed treatment short course, or DOTS—as a method of conquering TB. The basis of this program is to both treat and then monitor the TB-infected subjects very closely, making sure they complete their course of antibiotics. |
| BOTTLED WATER
Because of concerns over the Safety and Health effects of tap water, many people today are turning to bottled water. Bottled water is usually classified by its source (spring, spa, geyser, public water supply, etc.), by its mineral content (containing at least 250 parts per million of dissolved solids), and/or by the type of treatment it has undergone (deionized, steam-distilled, etc.). Because there is a lot of overlap, some water falls into more than one classification. |
| Use emulsion form for easier assimilation and greater Safety at higher doses.
Vitamin C
with bioflavonoids
3,000-10,000 mg daily, in divided doses.
Promotes immune function and acts as an antioxidant.
Zinc
plus copper
30-80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements. 3 mg daily.
Needed for a healthy immune system.
Needed to balance with zinc.
Herbs
Q Dandelion root, milk thistle, Scutellaria (also known as Chinese skullcap) root, and turmeric rhizome are all powerful antioxidants that support the liver while promoting the elimination of toxins. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 The studies with animals and humans have confirmed its Safety, and no toxic effects or side effects were noted. It is hoped that, with the growing diabetes epidemic in North America, Health practitioners here will look for natural alternatives and incorporate this wonderful rainforest remedy into their natural Health practices. These tropical shrubs grow very quickly and growth is encouraged by pruning. A single shrub can be harvested of its leaves by hard pruning four times a year or more, producing approximately 50-60 kg of leaves annually. |
| As there are no studies confirming the Safety of traditional bark decoctions used by pregnant women (nor is there documentation in traditional medicine systems of women using this plant during pregnancy), the use of pau d'arco during pregnancy is not recommended.
Large single dosages of pau d'arco decoctions (more than 1 cup) may cause gastrointestinal upset and/or nausea. Do not use in high doses unless under the advice of a qualified Health practitioner; reduce dosage if nausea occurs.
Drug Interactions None reported. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 For maximum Safety, herbs should be used under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.
Homeopathy
WHAT IS IT?
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that was developed in the 1800s by the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann. This system of medicine is based on an ancient principle called the Law of Similars. The essence of this "law" is that any substance that can produce symptoms of disease in a healthy person can help someone who is ill and has the same symptoms. |
| You should be aware, however, that little scientific research exists to assess the Safety or long-term effects of many emerging supplements, and some supplements can complicate existing conditions or cause allergic reactions in some people. For these reasons, you should always check with your doctor before taking any supplements.
We recommend that you take supplements with food to avoid stomach irritation. Never take them as a substitute for a healthy diet, since they do not provide all the nutritional benefits of whole foods. |
Attaining Medical Self SufficiencyDuncan Long
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| Additionally nurses and other health-care providers will be taking over many of the duties that traditionally — and for Safety reasons should continue to be — done by doctors.
When services are in short supply, prices being charged have a natural tendency to go up. Who wants to work for fifty dollars and hour when they can charge $100 per hour and probably still turn down business? It is human nature to take advantage and make the maximum amount of money for services rendered. A shortage of doctors guarantees that this condition will continue for years to come. |
| Because every dental office must abide by the current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines for sterilization and disinfecting deijital instruments, you may also be able to contact this agency and find out more about your dentist. Given that some diseases including AIDS can be spread by improperly cleaned dental tools, this is something to keep in mind. |
| Safety is key to good Health. Minimize your risk of injury and you'll improve your chances of achieving your goal and will also avoid the temptation to drop out because you feel totally wasted after the first few sessions.
Also be sure that you aren't "exercising with a buddy" that's in better shape than you are. Don't make exercise into a competition. Look at it as a job that you do each day, not a marathon that you need to win at each session. Also avoid getting into an "exercise group" that will force you to strain to keep up with the dancing, running, or whatever. |
| Walking is more ideal in terms of Safety and avoidance of sagging skin. The only catch is that you have to devote far more time walking to gain the Health benefits olf exercise. One work-around for this is to add weights to your ankles, legs, and waist so you're moving more and working harder. However care needs to be exercised in doing this since it is possible to put enough strain on your wrists with weights to cause some strains or other damage. j
Brisk, sustained walking can achieve a better overall workout than running br intense exercise on an expensive aerobic machine. |
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
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 Remember that the FDA approves drugs on the basis of scientific data evaluating their Safety and effectiveness, and such drugs are labeled with information designed to maximize their efficacy and minimize harmful side effects. Imported drugs may be of unknown quality and may have been subject to inadequate testing.
I recommend that you not take any drugs—especially non-FDA approved drugs—without the advice and supervision of a physician who is familiar with your particular Health care needs. |
Robert Sampson, M.D. & Patricia Hughes, B.S.N.
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 I expressed concern not only about my Health but also about the Safety of other customers and his employees. He agreed to do what he could to correct the situation. Even with the adjustments he made, the mail still reeked of the cleaner smell and had to be aired before being brought into the apartment.
On February twelfth Patricia had her second session with Vywamus. She told him she had done the meditation he suggested but felt it had not helped her. He replied that the process was going to take time. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
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 Pay attention to the information in the drug charts about Safety while driving, piloting or working in dangerous places.
• Alcohol, cocaine, marijuana or other mood-altering drugs, as well as tobacco— mixed with some drugs—can cause a life-threatening interaction, prevent your medicine from being effective or delay your return to Health. Be sure that you avoid them during illness.
• Some medications are subject to theft. For example, a repair person in your home who is abusing drugs may ask to use your bathroom, and while there "check out" your medicine cabinet. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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 If as vegans, vegetarians, and live-food people we are on the minimum side of healthy, sufficient DHA levels, why operate without a margin of Safety at the risk of the mental and physical Health of our newborn children, pregnant mothers, young people, and adults at every stage of development? Without such a margin of Safety, any sort of stress, physical or emotional, could cause enough of a depletion to drop us into a pathological zone in terms of DHA levels. |
| Regardless of what Washington does, ultimately it comes down to us taking responsibility for our own Health and the Safety of our families and communities. We have the power to refuse to consume what is detrimental to our Health and to the planet. This power of the marketplace is stronger than that of Washington politics. Let us put our money where our mouths and Health are. Buy organic produce whenever possible. This simple act can help heal the Earth and all its inhabitants. We have the power to restore the world to one that is aligned with the healing harmony of the universe. Let us do it. |
| For example, we all need to support bills like the Pesticide Food Safety Act. Presently, there is a movement to deregulate environmental protection on many levels, including pesticide regulation. Let the politicians know it is time they awoke and became more responsible to themselves and to their constituency.
Regardless of what Washington does, ultimately it comes down to us taking responsibility for our own Health and the Safety of our families and communities. We have the power to refuse to consume what is detrimental to our Health and to the planet. |
| This dose is not related to Safety or Health, but to "what those in power can get away with." We are constantly being exposed to radiation. The more serious exposures are often for those living near nuclear plants. For example, the July 12,1990, edition of the San Jose Mercury News reported that Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary James Watson admitted that a study financed by his agency found large radiation releases in the 1940s and 1950s from the Hanford nuclear plant. |
| The data are overwhelming that nuclear energy plants, nuclear arms production, irradiation plants for medical instruments and food, and the excessive use of X-rays all constitute a tremendous threat to the Health and Safety of the human population.
Radiation is far more toxic than chemicals or pesticides. Radioactive isotopes that concentrate in specific organs are very damaging because, according to Dr. Sternglass, each electron emitted by a radioactive nucleus has several million electron volts of energy, which is enough to disrupt millions of molecules in the living cell. |
| Are you ready to learn more information about the Safety of a vegetarian diet?
I. Cultural bias of TCM against vegetarianism
A. Myth of spleen yang deficiency
B. Vegetarian diet superior to meat-centered in prevention of chronic disease and creation of Health, vitality, endurance
II. Why vegetarians have less anemia
III. Why vegetarians in Alaska are not cold
IV. Doctors' issues with vegetarianism
V. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Sleep deprivation can have numerous detrimental consequences to personal Health and Safety, including tension, fatigue, emotional problems, and poor mental performance; one result is that about 20% of shift workers report having an auto accident or a near miss each year. Shift work is associated with increases in gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular disease, and infertility, as well as a higher incidence of smoking and overuse of other stimulants.6
In the 1880s, the invention of the lightbulb allowed factories to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
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 It's a good idea to ask your fish store where their fish comes from, and if there is any question, double-check with your local Health department about the Safety of those waters.
I have restricted my discussion of MS to what kinds of foods to eat and to avoid that might conceivably influence the course of the disease. But there are other more practical considerations. The neurological complications associated with MS can cause nutritional problems of their own. |
Earth RightH. Patricia Hynes
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| The purpose of the hazardous materials ordinance is to give Health officials a record of all hazardous materials stored within the municipality and the authority to establish Safety procedures. Most important for drinking water supplies, this ordinance enables Health officials to establish and enforce Safety procedures for the storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous chemicals by industries located in the watershed or recharge area of the public water supply.
There are state and federal laws for underground storage tanks and for hazardous materials. |
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