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In addition to its healthy fiber constituents, rice bran and rice oil have gamma-oryzanol, a compound that not only lowers cholesterol but exerts growth-promoting properties as well. Since brown rice contains rice bran and gamma-oryzanol, it likely possesses a cholesterol-lowering effect. HOW TO SELECT AND STORE You can buy rice in packages or as a bulk product. Since its natural oils do spoil over time, check the freshness date on prepackaged rice. When buying in bulk, go to a store with a high turnover rate and be sure the bins are properly covered.

Hormone Deception D. Lindsey Berkson See book keywords and concepts

ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURES 1968, pcb poisoning in Yusho, Japan, after 1,000 people ingested contaminated rice oil. EFFECTS Follow-up studies on the children who had problems showed: • lack of physical coordination • apathy • iqs averaging about 70 1982-1983, Yu-Cheng, Taiwan—1,850 people were exposed to rice oil that was contaminated with pcbs. The offspring of exposed mothers exhibited very similar learning problems to those seen in the Jacobson study.

Eleven years later, a mechanical accident in Yu-Cheng, Taiwan, also leaked pcbs into rice oil. Some 2,000 people were poisoned after eating the rice oil and suffered from stomach pain and horrifying skin eruptions. The offspring of the pcb-exposed Yu-Cheng mothers exhibited very similar learning problems to those seen in the Jacobson study. They were also developmentally delayed and had an iq deficit. The boys did not mature normally at puberty and had smaller-than-normal penises. There was a higher incidence of behavioral problems that did not go away as the children aged.

EFFECTS Follow-up studies on the children who had problems showed: • lack of physical coordination • apathy • iqs averaging about 70 1982-1983, Yu-Cheng, Taiwan—1,850 people were exposed to rice oil that was contaminated with pcbs. The offspring of exposed mothers exhibited very similar learning problems to those seen in the Jacobson study.

Some 2,000 people were poisoned after eating the rice oil and suffered from stomach pain and horrifying skin eruptions. The offspring of the pcb-exposed Yu-Cheng mothers exhibited very similar learning problems to those seen in the Jacobson study. They were also developmentally delayed and had an iq deficit. The boys did not mature normally at puberty and had smaller-than-normal penises. There was a higher incidence of behavioral problems that did not go away as the children aged. There were also immunological problems and a much higher incidence of infection and respiratory disease.

It is possible that the effects experienced by both the Yusho and Yu-Cheng populations may have been the result not only of the accidental pcb exposure, but also because dioxin-like compounds were degraded in the contaminated rice oil. So they may have received a double dose of endocrine disruptors plus their metabolites. Most people are not exposed to such large amounts of pcbs at once. Not all ill effects come from accidental exposures. Even exposure to background levels of pcbs has produced developmental effects in animals, and the data we have on humans are consistent with the animal data.

Sixteen Taiwanese patients who had been exposed to pcb-contaminated rice oil were put on a fast from seven to ten days without exercise, heat, nutrients, etc. The fast did not enhance excretion; it just increased mobilization. At the end of the study the patients had higher blood levels of pcbs than before the study had begun, but it is impressive to note that they still had symptomatic improvement.

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During a 9-year period in Japan (1968-1975), there were reports of more than 1,200 cases of Yusho disease (a disorder involving ocular, dermatological, and nervous symptoms) in humans who had consumed rice oil accidentally contaminated with Kanechlor 400 (a PCB) (Higuchi, 1976; Kuratsune et al., 1976). Nine out of 22 (41%) of the deaths, which were reported as long as 5.5 years after the initial exposure, were due to malignant neoplasms (Kuratsune, 1976; Urabe, 1974).

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

This study involved patients who had ingested rice oil contaminated with PCBs. All patients reported improvement in symptoms, and some observed "dramatic" relief, after undergoing 7-10 day fasts.43 This research supports past studies conducted by Inamura of PCB-poisoned patients and indicates the therapeutic effects of fasting. Caution must be used, however, when treating patients known to suffer significant contamination with fat-soluble toxins. DDT is mobilized during a fast and may reach blood levels toxic to the nervous system.

One of the most significant studies regarding fasting and detoxification involved patients who had ingested rice oil contaminated with polychlorinated-biphenyls (PCBs). All patients reported improvement in symptoms, and some observed "dramatic" relief, after undergoing 7-10 day fasts.70 This documented efficacy with fat-soluble toxins also indicates the need for care when fasting patients with high levels of these toxins and impaired detoxification mechanisms. For example, the pesticide DDT has been shown to be mobilized during a fast and may reach blood levels toxic to the nervous system.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

For example, in 1979, residents of Taiwan who consumed rice oil contaminated with PCBs were found to have reduced levels of IgA and IgM (but not IgG) and a reduction in numbers of T cells (but not B cells). The clinical significance of these findings has not yet been established. However, some exposed individuals developed a toxic syndrome called Yusho disease, whose symptoms include increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. PBBs are used as flame retardants. There is scant human evidence on the effects of PBBs; however, there have been reports of immune system effects.

In 1968 in Japan over 1,600 people exposed to PCBs through contaminated cooking oil developed rice oil disease, or yusho (see p. 534 and Figure 17.1, pp. 600-601 for more information). Routes of Exposure: Inhalation and skin absorption. Symptoms of Exposure: Exposure to PCBs may cause chloracne (the development of blackheads with small yellow cysts) and enlargement of the liver. Long-term, or chronic, exposure may cause weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, yellow skin discoloration, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, and swelling of the limbs.

Natural Health Secrets From Around the World Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

MASSAGE A daily massage with vitamin E oil or vegetable oils such as safflower or rice oil also improves circulation. MOISTURIZE Keeping the skin's surface hydrated helps in the battle against cellulite. Lotions that include vitamin E and aloe are your best bets. WATER Diet, exercise and drinking plenty of water are the 3 keys to getting rid of cellulite. Eight glasses of water every day is the suggested amount. WARNING: Stay Away From Those "Miracle" Creams! American women spend millions trying to get rid of cellulite with creams, gels and other pricey preparations.

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

This study involved patients who had ingested rice oil contaminated with polychlorinated-biphenyls, or PCBs. All patients reported improvement in symptoms, and some observed "dramatic" relief, after undergoing seven-to-ten-day fasts. This research supports past studies of PCB-poi-soned patients and indicates the therapeutic effects of fasting as an aid to detoxification. Caution must be used when fasting. For example, if you are a diabetic your blood sugar levels could drop too low and produce a diabetic coma. Please consult a physician before going on any unsupervised fast.

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