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Toxins At Home Page Content: Our Exposure to Environmental Chemicals The Build-up of Toxins in the Body Prime Sources of Toxins in the Home Plastic (Phthalates) At Home Toxins from Plastic Production Process The Risks Phthalates "Carriers" Removing Phthalates from the Home More about Plastics at Home The Dangers of Cooking and Baking Bags What material is used for the bag Leakage of nano particles from the ba Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bag Cooking/baking bag alternatives Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Dangers The Microwave Heating Action Microwave Side effects Aluminum Foil Health Risks Exposure To Aluminum Aluminum Health Hazards Aluminum Detoxification Cooking without aluminum foil Our Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Our Exposure to Environmental Chemicals In September 2013, the CDC issued its updated fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, detailing more than 201 chemical substances that have been identified in blood serum and urine levels throughout the U.S. population. These can be ingested, absorbed, stored, excreted, metabolized, or bound to other compounds, potentially interacting with, blocking, or amplifying reactions within the body. While many elements, including trace levels of certain minerals, are essential nutrients for catalytic conversions and biological functions, alarming concentrations of toxic forms of these elements have found their way into our lives at a pace that’s wildly out of balance with nature and hazardous to our health and longevity. The Build-up of Toxins in the Body Science now recognizes that these detrimental health effects are triggered by gradually accumulating, minuscule concentrations of toxins through repeated dietary or environmental exposure. The tidal wash of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, fertilizers, preservatives, emulsifiers, and additives across the agricultural practices of the entire Western world - and increasingly the developing world - has contributed to the introduction of known toxins into the environment at apocalyptic levels. They interact with and are absorbed by soils, bodies of water, vegetation, fish, and wildlife. They are absorbed and integrated into plant and animal tissues. As humans, we breathe in these compounds, eat them, drink them, and accumulate them in our bodies. We also excrete them, or their metabolized by-products, back into the environment, furthering the cycle of death and destruction brought on by these toxins. While further research is needed to expand our understanding of exactly how these toxins interact to produce disease and death, there is little debate about the importance of limiting environmental and dietary exposure to these toxins in the first place. Prime Sources of Toxins in the Home Toxins are prevalent in many homes, often found in common household items and products. Some major sources of toxins include: Cleaning products: Many conventional cleaners contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, nitrobenzene, and methylene chloride[2 ]. textile products: Both non-polymeric and polymeric forms of PFAS are used to provide properties such as water repellence, oil repellence, stain resistance, durability and thermal stability. Textiles account for approximately 35% of total global PFAS demand. Furniture and carpets : These can release/transmit chemical compounds, be it through contact (e.g. PFAS used for repelling water and grease ) or through Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) released into the air[1 ][2 ]. Dust: House dust can accumulate various toxins, including lead, fire retardants, and pesticides[3 ]. Air fresheners and candles: These often contain harmful chemicals that can pollute indoor air[2 ]. Fabric softeners and dryer sheets: These products may contain toxic substances[2 ]. Reducing toxins in your home: Use non-toxic cleaning products or make your own using vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide[3 ]. Control dust by vacuuming regularly with a HEPA filter, using wet mops, and leaving shoes at the door[4 ]. Choose furniture and household items made from natural materials. Avoid tobacco smoke indoors[5 ]. Test for radon , a colorless, odorless gas that can increase lung cancer risk[5 ]. By taking these steps, you can create a healthier living environment and reduce exposure to potentially harmful substances in your home. Reducing toxins in your home Prime Sources of Toxins in the Home The Build-up of Toxins in the Body Plastic (Phthalates) At Home Plastics (Phthalates) At Home Section Content: Materials from Plastic Production Process The Risks Phthalates "Carriers" Removing Phthalates from the Home More about Plastics at Home Phthalates “Phthalates are a series of widely used chemicals that demonstrate to be endocrine disruptors and are detrimental to human health . Phthalates can be found in most products that have contact with plastics during production, packaging, or delivery. Despite the short half-lives in tissues, chronic exposure to phthalates will adversely influence the endocrine system and functioning of multiple organs, which has negative long-term impacts on the success of pregnancy, child growth and development, and reproductive systems in both young children and adolescents”. Phthalates are not chemically bound to the polymer and can transfer to the surrounding media like air, soil and water within the lifespan of the plastic products, which also changes the mechanical properties of the plastics. As an example, “PVC - amongst the most widely used polymers, contains the highest amounts of additives, with typically about 30% – 35% of phthalates like DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate). The additives are not chemically bound to the polymer and can transfer to the surrounding media like air, soil and water within the lifespan of the plastic products, which also changes the mechanical properties of the plastics”. The field of environmental hormone disruptors is a relatively new field of research in the world of toxicology. For this reason and in light of the unique property of toxicity even at minute doses of individual particles per million or even a billion (which are very, very low concentrations) - there are still no current standards, nor Sufficiently sensitive and available measurement means, which can give both the manufacturers and us the consumers a benchmark for the product's safety Toxins from the production process of plastic products: Monomers and oligomers that did not react in the production process - there is almost always a residual amount of monomers and oligomers (remember? structural units with short and medium molecules), either due to an incomplete chemical process or due to a chemical equilibrium in which there is always a bit of the opposite reaction (decomposition instead of construction) . These substances can have a wide range of toxicity depending on the type of substance due to their high ability to migrate out of the medium of the substance into the food. In the case of the nylons - the monomer caprolactam is found in nylon 6 and is toxic if swallowed , and the monomers found in nylon 6/6 are hexamethylenediamine which is toxic if swallowed , and adipic acid for which there is no indication of toxicity if swallowed (R ead More ). Some are materials that are not there on purpose but originate from an unclean production line. Of course, manufacturers would claim that these toxins are not added to their polymer products, but even if these claims are trustworthy (Read here more on how trustworthy they are), the toxins that are the result of unclean production line, can only be discovered with certainty by an analytical test in a laboratory and unfortunately, the authorities responsible for public health do not perform these tests. Toxins from plastic production process The Risks The Risks This study investigated the associations between allergic symptoms in children and the concentration of phthalate esters in settled dust collected from children’s homes in Sofia and Burgas, Bulgaria. Results: "A higher concentration of DEHP (Di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate) was found in homes of case children than in those of controls (1.24 vs. 0.86 mg/g dust)"! Babies are at the highest risk for phthalate accumulation. Not only do they tend to put anything in their mouths, especially toys and plastic objects, they are also small in weight and any toxic molecule that gets in has a greater effect relative to their body weight. A 2008 study that measured 9 phthalate metabolites in 163 infants who were born in 2000-2005, has found that “Infant exposure to lotion, powder, and shampoo were significantly associated with increased urinary concentrations of monoethyl phthalate, monomethyl phthalate, and monoisobutyl phthalate, and associations increased with the number of products used. This association was strongest in young infants, who may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates given their immature metabolic system capability and increased dosage per unit body surface area”. In a 2013 study published in JAMA Pediatrics, concludes: “Women exposed to phthalates during pregnancy have significantly increased odds of delivering preterm. Steps should be taken to decrease maternal exposure to phthalates during pregnancy”. Notice! The researchers found that women who were in the upper quartile of phthalates in their blood had more than twice the risk of preterm birth compared to women who were in the bottom quartile. The study was conducted in a hospital in Boston when most of the subjects were white, educated and non-smokers. Only a minority of them consumed alcohol during pregnancy. (Smoking and alcohol are long known and proven risk factors for increasing the risk of premature birth). The researchers tested the levels of phthalates in the urine of 482 women. 3 samples were taken from each woman during pregnancy. 130 women gave birth prematurely (birth before week 37 of pregnancy). The researchers identified a statistically significant relationship between phthalate levels among all preterm infants and in cases of spontaneous preterm birth. In this 2014 study the authors start by saying: “There is evidence of declining trends in testosterone levels among men in recent decades, as well as trends in related conditions at multiple life stages and in both sexes”. The study explored the “relationships between urinary concentrations of 13 phthalate metabolites and serum total testosterone levels among men, women, and children when adjusting for important confounders and stratifying by sex and age (6-12, 12-20, 20-40, 40-60, and 60-80 y).” Results: "Multiple phthalates were associated with significantly reduced testosterone in both sexes and in differing age groups. Reported In this research: “We found evidence that reduced levels of circulating testosterone were associated with increased phthalate exposure in several key populations, including boys ages 6-12, and men and women ages 40-60,” said one of the study’s authors, John D. Meeker, MS, ScD, of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, MI. “This may have important public health implications, since low testosterone levels in young boys can negatively impact reproductive development, and in middle age can impair sexual function, libido, energy, cognitive function and bone health in men and women.” Phthalates "Carriers" Phthalate in medications : This study , analysed US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for the years 1999-2004, of the 7,999 persons with information on urinary phthalate concentrations, 6 reported using mesalamine formulations, some of which may include dibutyl phthalate (DBP); the mean urinary concentration of monobutyl phthalate, the main DBP metabolite, among these mesalamine users was 50 times higher than the mean for nonusers (2,257 microg/L vs. 46 microg/L; p < 0.0001)! Phthalate in cosmetics : This study , examined the association between urinary concentrations of nine phthalate metabolites and breast cancer (BC) in Mexican women, that were exposed to the phthalates “used primarily as plasticizers of polyvinyl chloride and as additives in consumer and personal care products”. They conclude “We show for the first time that exposure to diethyl phthalate, the parent compound of MEP, may be associated with increased risk of BC (breast cancer)”. A study done at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and published in 2010 examined the relationship between the mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and the children's behavioral problems and cognitive function, years later, when the children were 4-9 years old. This study concludes : “Behavioral domains adversely associated with prenatal exposure to LMW (Low Molecular Weight) phthalates in our study are commonly found to be affected in children clinically diagnosed with conduct or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders” Phthalates Removal Use only products that are 100% natural for baby hygiene where the line of ingredients is as short as possible! Do not use synthetic products. Be careful with cosmetics. Purchase organic cosmetics and makeup products. Prefer the purchase of games for children made of wood and not plastic and try to make sure that these are unpainted wooden products or those that have been used with ecological paints. Avoid industrial foods that come packaged in plastic packaging. (also good for other reasons), Try to avoid consumption of dairy products (and especially butter in relation to phthalates). Reduce consumption of meat. When eating meat, it is highly desirable that it be organic meat. As mentioned, animal food products are the main source of exposure to phthalates. Try to “cut down” the use of plastic bowls, plastic plates, kitchen utensils, etc. Limit the purchase of new ones, to ones that are made of stainless steel, glass, wood or bamboo (with the hope that the varnish coating the wood and bamboo products does not contain toxic substances). Limit the use of plastic bags for storage, starting with foods (e.g. foods that you put to the frigidaire). Avoid long duration storage of “things” in plastic bags - Phthalates “leakage” is intensified as the bags grow “older”. More about Plastics at Home Bisphenol A (BPA) - Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in some hard, clear plastics such as water bottles and baby bottles and in the lining of food cans. Bisphenols -A and -S are most widely publicized for, and commonly associated with, causing endocrine disruption in living things both human and animal. Disposable Paper Cups : Disposable paper cups are coated with plastics. This study found that: Exposure of the paper cups to hot water triggered the release of microplastics. Ions were added into the water through the hydrophobic liners of the paper cups. The analysis of the liners indicates the presence of heavy metals in them. Surface properties of the liners deteriorated after exposure to hot water. 4 out of 5 disposable paper cups were lined with HDPE grade of plastic. Mineral Water: A study done in Germany and published in 2009 examined the safety of drinking mineral water that comes in plastic bottles, testing if there is no leakage of the plastic components into the water itself. What were the results of the study ? Increased estrogenic activity was found in 7 out of 9 of the water samples that were in plastic bottles. In contrast , only 3 of the 9 water samples in the glass bottles were found to have increased estrogenic activity. All the water samples that were in the cartons (coated on the inside with a layer of plastic) showed a very increased estrogenic activity. A surprising discovery - out of the 4 springs from which the samples were taken, in 2 springs, the water showed estrogenic activity regardless of the type of packaging (plastic or glass). More about Plastics at Home Phthalates Carriers Phthalates Removal The Danger of Cooking and Baking Bags The Danger of Cooking and Baking Bags Section Content: What material is used for the bags Leakage of nano particles from the bag Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags Cooking/baking bag alternatives What Material is Used for the Bags What material is used for the bags First and foremost, to avoid any misconception, these bags are made out of plastic, and the question discussed below is: Are these bags safe to use ? Given that most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals ? Most of the cooking/baking bags are made of polyamides ( nylon ) of two main types: nylon 6 (polycaprolactam) or nylon 6/6 (a completely different material despite the similar name). These types of nylon were chosen for the job due to being resistant to high temperatures (melting temperature of 218 degrees and 264 degrees Celsius for nylon 6 and nylon 6/6 respectively), due to their high vapor permeability and due to their ability to actually absorb water during use (a feature that gives them more strength). The manufacturers of the baking bags do not bother to indicate, neither on the packaging nor on their websites, what exactly they add to the production of the baking bag, therefore we do not have information about this or that brand, but information about baking bags in general. Beware the nanoparticles leakage : Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on! , A new study (Published - April 2022) in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the plastic in these products release trillions of nanometer-sized particles into each liter of water that they come in contact with. That sounds like a lot, but the team notes that these levels are under the regulatory limits for consumption. In summary of the above - the common cooking/baking bags have a high potential for leaking very problematic toxins most notably Phthalates that are endocrine disruptors - acting in the body like hormones! Leakage of plastic nano prticles Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags Cooking/baking bags alternatives Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags What did studies that looked for spillage of specific materials from baking bags find? In a 1998 study that was done to test the migration of materials from baking bags of the nylon 6 and nylon 6/6 types, the meat, skin and cooking juices of chicken cooked in the above types of bags were sampled. They tried to identify both volatile and non-volatile substances that migrated from the bags to the food. The study found a significant concentration of monomers and oligomers (seven predefined types of monomers and oligomers were identified) originating from the bags in the chicken meat which accounted for 16% of all the non-volatile substances identified, as well as the presence of a volatile compound - cyclopentyl cyclopentanone! In 1997, The same group of researchers has identified a long list of volatile substances emitted from the aforementioned cooking bags [Cyclopentanone (31.7 mg/bag), cyclopentyl cyclopentanone (17.4 mg/bag), hexadecane (2.6 micrograms/bag), heptadecane (3.2 micrograms/bag), octadecane (3.0 micrograms/bag) and epsilon-caprolactam (5.0-35.5 mg/ bag)], and also that the monomers and oligomers found in the first study mentioned, migrated in a high amount to olive oil heated in the baking bags. Another study from 2007 that examined a specific leakage of antimony (heavy metal) used as a catalyst in the production process of PET plastic used for baking bags, found that half of the products tested released levels of antimony that exceeded the then permitted level of antimony in contact with food. Note, what WIKI writes "An oven bag, cooking bag or roasting bag is a bag used for the roasting of meat or other food in an oven. They may be made of heatproof nylon or sometimes with food grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET)" To sum it up : The studies as presented above show that there is a leakage of toxic substances from cooking/baking bags. Cooking bags alternatives : Oven roasting using heat-resistant dishes with lids such as pyrex, coated clay pots or cast iron pots, tagine, and more, after validating that they comply with the standard for heavy metals and are of high quality. You can also use cotton fabric bags for cooking (with adjustment of the amount of water that you add to the stew). Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Section Content: Microwave Oven Dangers The Microwave Heating Action Microwave Side effects Self experimenting the MICROWAVE OVEN dangers: Fill two small cups of water, Put one of the cups in the microwave oven and boil the water. Pour the other cup into a kettle Boil the water, and pour the water back to the cup. Take two small leafs of parsley and put one in each of the cups. Watch for yourself how long each of the leafs preserved its refresh look in each of the cups. When we did it, the leaf in the cup with water from the microwave oven lost its fresh "look" real fast! Microwave Oven Dangers Excerpts from the book "Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation" By: Andreas Moritz, Posted: November 20, 2011 — updated 2017 "Did you ever wonder what microwaves can do to water, food and your body? Russian researchers have found decreased nutritional value, cancer-making compounds and brain-damaging radiolytics in virtually all microwave-prepared foods. Eating microwave-prepared meals can also cause loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability and a decline in intelligence, according to the research. The Russian scientists also found decreased nutritional value – or significant dimming of their ‘vital energy field’ – in up to 90 percent of all microwave-prepared foods". This website publishes another article from Andreas Moritz that says : "Microwave Cooked Food Is Nutritionally Deficient ‘Nuclear Waste'. Read this review for more information , In addition, the B complex, C and E vitamins linked with stress-reduction and the prevention of cancer and heart disease, as well as the essential trace minerals needed for optimum brain and body functioning, were all rendered useless by microwaves, even at short cooking durations. Microwave-cooked food is basically reduced to the nutritional equivalent of cardboard. If you don’t want to develop nutrient deficiencies, you may be better off throwing this appliance out of your kitchen. The radiation has been found to accumulate in the kitchen furniture, becoming a constant source of radiation in itself. Microwave usage in the preparation of food has been found to lead to lymphatic disorders and an inability to protect the body against certain cancers. The research found increased rates of cancer cell formation in the blood of people eating microwave-cooked meals. The Russians also reported increased rates of stomach and intestinal cancers, as well as digestive and excretive disorders, plus a higher percentage of cell tumors, including sarcoma. The Microwave Heating Action Microwaves rip apart the molecular bonds that make food to be ‘food’. Microwave ovens hurl high-frequency microwaves that boil the moisture within food and its packaging by whipsawing water molecules dizzyingly back-and-forth at more than a billion reversals per second. This frantic friction fractures food molecules, rearranging their chemical composition into weird, new configurations unrecognizable as food by human bodies. By destroying the molecular structures of food, the body cannot help but turn the food into waste; but not harmless waste, rather ‘nuclear waste’. Microwave Side effects Microwave ovens produce strong microwave radiation. In case that the oven is not highly "encapsulated" to eliminate radiation emission, other than just making food useless and ‘wasteful’, there is a broad spectrum of microwave side effects, as listed in this extensive scientific studies review. To name a few: Adverse neurological effects in the offspring Damage to Mechanisms underlying learning and memory Oxidative stress and apoptosis and the list goes on.... The Russian government had banned microwave ovens for over 50 years, but they were recently introduced to the Russian market (for ‘economic’ reasons). Microwave ovens have taken over the cooking chores in 9 out of 10 American homes, and American and Chinese microwave manufacturers hope that the same will happen in Russia. Reporting for the Forensic Research Document of AREC Research (Agricultural Research and Education Centre ) , William P. Kopp states: “The effects of microwaved food byproducts are long-term, permanent within the human body. Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.” The Microwave Heating Action Microwave Side effects Microwave Oven Dangers Aluminum Foil Health Risks Aluminum Foil Health Risks Section Content: Exposure To Aluminum Aluminum Health Hazards Aluminum Detoxification Cooking without aluminum foil Exposure To Aluminum Aluminum Health Hazards Cooking without aluminum foil Aluminum Detoxification Exposure to Aluminum “Aluminum is the twelfth most common element in the Universe”, found almost everywhere in low background concentrations that do not pose a health hazard. There are also sources of pollutants of human origin from mining sites and the materials industry. The aluminum ion is a very reactive ion, therefore it cannot be found in nature in a pure form but bound to other substances. Generally speaking, all the foods we eat have aluminum from a natural source that comes from the soil. These are average concentrations of less than 5 mg per kg of food in unprocessed foods, and concentrations of 5-10 mg per kg of food in processed foods. But due to the reactive properties of aluminum, we are also exposed to it from other sources. The aluminum foil is a thin sheet made entirely of pure aluminum metal. So thin that it can reach a thickness of 0.2 mm and even a thickness of 6 microns. There is almost no home that does not have this roll of aluminum foil, not even suspecting that this is another one of these products that poisons our food. Wrapping our foods with that foil leads to disturbing results: aluminum ions migrate very easily from the aluminum foil to the food that comes into contact with it! It takes just a little bit of moisture and a chemical reaction is formed that releases aluminum ions which rapidly (depending on acidity, alkalinity, temperature, etc.) react with the organic molecules around them. This 2012 study tested the degree of migration of aluminum from aluminum foil to minced meat that was used to prepare six different food solutions using tomato juice, citric acid, apple vinegar, salt, and spices. The researchers conclude: “Aluminum foil used in cooking provides an easy channel for the metal to enter the human body. The increase in cooking temperature causes more leaching. The leaching is also highly dependent on the pH value of the food solution, salt, and spices added to the food solutions. Aluminum foil is not suitable for cooking, especially with acidic food. It is also possible that excessive consumption of food baked with aluminum foil may carry a serious health risk”. Aluminum Health Hazards “Aluminum contamination of food represents an important issue to find relationships between aluminum intake and certain serious illness such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dialysis encephalopathy, bone disorder, human breast cancer, and it is also considered to be a neurotoxin; aluminum salts can be accumulated by the gut and different human tissues (bones, parathyroid, and brain). Aluminum is diversely affecting the growth rate of human brain cells . (Read More [1 ], [2 ], [3 ]...). Aluminum Detoxification It was found that Citric Acid is the best chelating agent on the toxicity, distribution and excretion of aluminium. Additionally, to boost this process, it is recommended to boost your meals with polyphenols. Use spices, Cocoa Powder, nuts, Flaxseeds, berries (that are also low in calories and high in vitamin C, and fiber), Vegetables, Olives, Coffee and Tea ( Read more ). This polyphenol boosting is important as It was found that polyphenol molecules encourage the attachment of metal ions and facilitate their removal by the kidneys. Cooking without aluminum foil When baking in the oven - use a Pyrex with a lid, or a pot with a lid, the dish will turn out even more successful. For roasted vegetables in the oven, steam them for a few minutes in order to soften them before baking. 3.0 150 Ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Ratings Reviews

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NICOTINE Page Content: About Nicotine Nicotine and Brain Functioning Nicotine Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Nicotine-Mediated Cell Proliferation Ischemic Injury Parkinson’s Disease Nicotine is a naturally occurring alkaloid primarily found in the tobacco plant, where it constitutes about 5% of the plant's weight. It can also be found in smaller amounts in other plants of the nightshade family. About Nicotine As described below, Nicotine benefits to many body functions, most notably brain functions - are far reaching with no side effects, AND NO ADDICTIVENESS (As proven by this recent Harvard Study ) if taken appropriately. Nicotine and Brain Functioning Nicotine administration can improve cognitive decline and impairment by inhibiting Sirtuin 6, a stress‑responsive protein deacetylase, thereby decreasing neuronal apoptosis and improving neuronal survival, a quality which is most important in Alzheimer's disease (AD), memory impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD, Read more below ) and dyskinesia (Read More , And more ). Nicotine improves cognitive impairment by enhancing protein kinase B (also referred to as Akt) activity and stimulating phosphoinositide 3‑kinase/Akt signaling, which regulates learning and memory processes. Nicotine may also activate thyroid receptor signaling pathways to improve memory impairment caused by hypothyroidism. In healthy individuals , nicotine may improve memory function through its effect on chromatin modification via the inhibition of histone deacetylases, which causes transcriptional changes in memory‑related genes. Furthermore, nicotine improves memory impairment caused by sleep deprivation by enhancing the phosphorylation of calmodulin‑dependent protein kinase II, an essential regulator of cell proliferation and synaptic plasticity. Finally, nicotine administration has been demonstrated to rescue long‑term potentiation in individuals with sleep deprivation, AD, stress and hypothyroidism, primarily by desensitizing α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. To conclude, nicotine has several cognitive benefits in healthy individuals, as well as in those with cognitive decline associated with age or brain deseases. chronic Nicotine Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Inflammation is a complex process involving multiple genes and signaling pathways. In the recent decade, the finding that pro-inflammatory responses are controlled by neural circuits has given birth to the new concept of “inflammatory reflex. The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway is the efferent or motor arm of the “inflammatory reflex”, the neural circuit that responds to and regulates the inflammatory response. It is well known that nicotine, as an agonist of nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors (nAChR) found in the central and peripheral nervous system, muscle, and many other tissues of many organisms, stimulates the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor signaling anti-inflammatory pathway to reduce inflammatory responses. (Read more) Nicotine is a lipophilic agent and can penetrate the cells independently on these special nAChR receptors. Therefore, nicotine could directly affect mitochondrial respiration , cell autophagy, and cell signaling molecules in an environment with proper pH (nicotine pKa = 7.9). Yet another study showed that given at the right dose, nicotine provides for a "protective effect of nicotine in a murine model of viral myocarditis induced by coxsackievirus". B3Nicotine also played different regulatory roles in ulcerative colitis, arthritis, periodontitis, sepsis, endotoxemia, multiple sclerosis, nasal eosinophilic inflammation, allergy, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, skin inflammation, placental inflammation, pancreatitis, Behçet’s disease, muscle inflammation, viral myocarditis, uveitis, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and so on (Figure 1 ) Nicotine and Brain Functioning Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Nicotine-Mediated Cell Proliferation and the Formation of New Blood vessels (Angiogenesis). Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) that are widely distributed in the brain and neuromuscular junctions, were found to be expressed in a variety of non-neuronal tissues in the body including those of the lung . Recent studies show that these non-neuronal nAChRs can induce cell proliferation and angiogenesis. Angiogenesis involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of endothelial cells, which line the inside wall of blood vessels, controlled by chemical signals in the body. Angiogenesis is critical for wound healing and tissue repair, enabling the formation of new blood vessels to support the regeneration of damaged tissues. Ischemic Injury Ischemic injury is a pathological condition that occurs when the blood supply to organs and tissues is temporarily restricted or cut off, depriving them of nutrients, oxygen, and sugar. Recent studies have shown that cerebral hypoxia-ischemia causes neural inflammation, which eventually results in neuronal cell death. Nicotine inhibits microglial proliferation and is neuroprotective in global ischemia. Parkinson’s Disease Preliminary analysis shows improvements after acute nicotine in several areas of cognitive performance, particularly measures such as reaction time, central processing speed, and decreased tracking error. 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Water Health Page Content: The Need For Home Water Purification TDS - RO Water Purity Measure RO Systems Filtration Structure Mechanism RO System Selection Tank Or Tankless RO System Tankless RO Systems RO System Selection Criteria Above 95% “Stable Rejection Rate" GAC and CTO Filter's Composition Pure Water Flow Rate Feed and Pure Water TDS Display Filter Replacement Job Self Cleaning Last Phase Filter Feed Water Low/High Pressure Regulating Valves Waste Water Ratio Phthalates and Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free Last phase filter Related Linked Pages: Microwave and Foods Plastics At Home Aluminum Foil Health Risks Rice and Arsenic Danger in Cooking/Baking Bags Glyphosate Back to Prevention Back to Risky Foods... The Need For Home Water Purification The Need For Home Water Purification These days, in many localities, drinking water quality is lacking because of a host of toxins that are potentially dissolved in them. To avoid these contaminants, such as ALUMINUM, CHROMIUM, MERCURY, LEAD, FLUORIDE, HERBICIDES, PASTESIDES, Disinfectants like chlorine, chloramine, and chlorine dioxide that can kill vitamin E and other fatty acids (that help keep your skin healthy), and a few other contaminants like bacteria and other pathogens, people resort to two prime purification methods - distillation and Reverse Osmosis (RO), with the objective of getting PURE DRINKING WATER! Not only that drinking purified water is better for your skin and helps to prevent aging symptoms, but it could also help you to reduce the risk of having major health issues and protect your family from harmful contaminants . Water distillers and reverse osmosis systems are two methods of water purification. There is no doubt that water distillation would produce reliable clean water “While both methods remove contaminants , distilled water is purer due to the boiling process”. Still, there is one unresolved issue with home distillation devices - post distillation cleaning! Just watch this short video and see what’s left after distilling 1 gallon of tap water (min 0:40), and what it takes to clean it. Furthermore, time and again, you have to refill the distiller. The Reverse Osmosis (RO) alternative requires far lower maintenance, and produces a very good quality of purified water at a very low price, provided that the system selection and maintenance are performed with some basic knowledge of the quality and operational parameters that determine the final results. TDS - RO Water PURITY Measure Total D issolved Solids ( TDS ) Level Asking ChatGPT "what measurement is best for water purity" - it brings TDS at the top of the list. Don't be misled by those who claim "The hard truth is, TDS is not an accurate indication of water quality". " A TDS meter will detect any charged ions in the water, which could include positively charged ions such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium or negatively charged ions such as carbonate, hydrogen carbonate, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate". Don't be confused between water quality (e.g. water enriched with minerals + alkaline) and water purity !!! TDS is a good measure for water purity ! Distilled water has a TDS of 0.5 ppm or less, so to put it simply, the lower the TDS the better the water purity ! Most people who look for home purification systems are motivated by the need to remove potential water contaminants such as MERCURY, LEAD... HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES... This is the hard part (as explained below) because the size of many of the metallic contaminants is in the range of 0.0001 to 0.001 micron. Removing such particles from the water requires a membrane pore size not larger than 0.0001 micron. As an example, the radius of hydrated lead is 0.00401 micron, or 0.00426 of hydrated cadmium. We make reference to hydrated radius because "water molecules bind to ions ", be it cations (like metals) or anions (like fluoride). These larger molecules, facilitate their removal by the membrane. This membrane pore size, makes it also very effective in the removal of pathogens such as Viruses that range in size from about 0.02 – 0.5 microns and bacterial cells that are in the range of 1 to 10 microns in length and from 0.2 to 1 micron in width". Mycoplasma genitalium is considered as the smallest parasite sizing about 0.2 micron. Once you get pure water - it's easy to implement the addition of the desired minerals and some alkalinity, as can be found in most water purification systems, most notably RO ones. RO Systems Filtration Structure Mechanism RO systems are actually built with two water treatment phases: Phase 1 - Water purification , with a membrane filter as its last element. It is a challenge to Keep membranes with pore size of 0.0001 from getting clogged, and still provide the membrane surface area for a water flow at a reasonable rate. That is why quality RO systems come with "Auto Flash/Self Cleaning" mechanisms (Read more below ). Phase 2 - Water enrichment, adding alkalinity and mineralization. This phase is easily obtained even with some add-on filters. So, how do we know what is the purity of the RO system if the water produced are enriched with alkalinity and minerals? Simple, we obtains the added TDS value of these filters and subtract it from the TDS reading that we obtain from the system's output water. Here is an example of such increase: "This filter (iSpring FA15) is capable of increasing the pH value of the RO water by 0.5 to 0.8. The Alkaline filter compensates for the lost minerals eliminated in the RO process and restores these minerals back into the pure water. These minerals being restored will slightly increase the TDS value, normally between 10-20 ppm" Note , a search on the web for "RO desired TDS level" would bring a wide range - somewhere between 50 to 300 ppm, saying that "TDS level lower than 50 ppm has no nourishing impact on the human body". Others claim that TDS levels in the 50-150 range, are considered ideal, hinting for the benefits of the minerals left in the water. As we explained above all these recommendations ignore the main reason for the installation of the RO system in the first place - getting clean (pure) water. Having a RO system producing output water with TDS level of 100 could leave a large uncertainty about the toxins and pathogens removal capability of that system. bottomline - try to get as pure (low TDS) water as you can from the RO purification phase ("behind" the membrane) and then have them enriched with alkaline and mineralizing filters. If your RO system pure water TDS level starts to rise, without a significant TDS change of the input water, it's a good indication that it's time to replace the "pre-membrane" filters and/or the membrane itself . RO S ystem Selection To start with, you have to decide if you look for a system with or without a storage tank. Tank Or Tankless RO System RO system storage tank is added to regulate the water output flow rate, and eliminates the system's dependency on the system's water input pressure, without the need for a booster pump. The storage tank comes with air pressure of 7 - 8 psi which stabilises the flow of the system's output water. The main issues to be considered regarding a RO system with storage tank option are: It takes space that is not always available in the cabinet below the sink, C ontaminants "creeping" problem . This is a problem with both, a tank or tankless RO systems. This creeping is the diffusion of ions (contaminants) through the membrane into the pure water side of the membrane when the system is idle, balancing the contaminates osmotic pressure "before" and "after" the membrane. Avoiding this problem is simple with a tankless system by letting some "pure" water flow to the sink for 5-10 seconds before starting to fill your cup. Understandably, this option is not available if the water from the membrane flows into the tank and mix with the water stored in it. Another option is to have a system that supports the auto flush feature (Read more below ). If there are some pathogens that somehow got through the water purification phase, be it because of inadequate filters or delayed replacement of the purification filters, and if the water remains for a prolonged period of time (9 - 10 days ) without being "changed", the storage tank may become a breeding ground for those pathogens. A different source claims: " The dirty secret is: the inside of a residential reverse osmosis tank accumulates and breed heterotrophic bacteria over time. Heterotrophic bacteria are microorganisms that use organic carbon as food". The growth rate of these pathogens is a matter of "discussion", as revealed by a search on the web using the keywords "how long does it take bacteria to proliferate in RO storage tank". Still, there is no doubt that pathogen growth is an issue with RO systems storage tanks. Contaminants removal effectiveness of filters and most importantly the membrane filter, depends on the feed water pressure - generally speaking, the higher the pressure the higher the contaminants removal. Most "storage tank" RO systems come without a booster pump which makes the effectiveness of contaminants removal dependent on the feed water supply pressure. That is why most RO storage tank vendors would recommend a booster pump if their system does not include one and the feed water pressure is less than 0.2 MPa (2 bar / 29.01 psi). Tankless RO Systems - These systems include a booster pump that generates the right water pressure for a good functioning of the membrane filter and for "sufficient" water output flow rate - which means that tankless RO systems need a power supply to operate. Also, this booster pump and some additional electrical elements needed for its control, make these RO systems more expensive, compared with RO systems with storage tanks and similar daily water output. TDS - RO Water Quality Parameter RO System Selection Tank Or Tankless RO System RO Systems Filtration Structure Mechanism RO System Selection Criteria Tankless RO Systems Contaminants "creeping" problem Above 95% “stable rejection rate Feed and pure water TDS display GAC and CTO filters Composition Self Cleaning Last Phase Filter Pure Water Flow Rate RO System Selection Criteria Note: As explained above, we consider water purification as RO systems most important feature, therefore, we recommend to consider the first two criteria on the list below as the most important ones. The rest of the criteria are "good to have" but their impact on water purity is indirect. Above 95% "Stable Rejection Rate": Water purification capability of RO system is measured by its “Stable Rejection Rate”. This rate refers to the consistent and reliable percentage of contaminants or impurities that the system can effectively remove from its feed water. So if you have a system that provides a 95% rejection rate and if you have a TDS reading of 500 before the RO membrane, your TDS reading after membrane filtration should be around 25. To validate the rejection rate of your RO system you need to measure both - the system’s pure water TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and the system’s feed water TDS (Pure TDS/Feed TDS X 100). Note : some vendors would rate the rejection rate of their system as “Above 90%...”, or “Up to 99%...” - these are ambiguous ratings. GAC and CTO Filters Composition - it's important that these filters are made from 100% coconut shell carbon, with iodine value of above 1000. Coconut shell carbon in GAC (G ranular A ctivated C arbon) and CTO (C hlorine removal, T aste, and O dor) filters , has many advantages such as high mechanical strength (strong adhesion), and high pore volume. Iodine value of above 1000 - The higher the iodine value the greater is the filter’s adsorption capacity. Coconut shell carbon activated material with iodine value of above 1000 are translated to higher ability to capture and retain impurities, such as organic compounds and chlorine (Chlorine and chloramine are the major disinfectants used in public water systems). Pure Water Flow Rate - The flow rate of systems with storage tank is determined by the storage tank internal pressure and the tank volume, whereas the flow rate from tankless systems is determined by the entire system’s construction and consequently its price. For tankless systems, look for flow rate of no less than 1.5 liter/min. Feed and Pure Water TDS Display - Water purity is greatly affected by the system’s feed water contamination (TDS) level - the higher the feed water TDS, the higher the pure water TDS. Feed water TDS also significantly impacts the replacement frequency of the pre membrane filters and the membrane itself. A rise of pure water TDS, without a TDS rise of the feed water, is a most important indication for a need for filter replacement since most, if not all home RO systems vendors do not specify a predefined replacement period but would rather give a “range” like: “12-24 months or 1300 gallons whichever comes first”. Some systems have indicators that signal when filters need changing but these indicators are activated by the system's predefined usage time rather than the actual effectiveness of each filter . Having a pure water TDS display enables to determine the need for replacement by tracking the pure water TDS level, taking action when you notice a rise in that level, that is not related to a TDS rise in the feed water. A RO system with feed water TDS display will greatly assist you with this determination. Filter replacement job - Read the User’s Manual to see how easy it would be to install the system and later replace the filters, to reduce/eliminate the need for professional help for the system's installation and maintenance. Self Cleaning (also called Auto Flush) this mechanism automatically “power flushes” the membrane upon post installation initial start-up and then subsequently for 10-20 seconds every couple of hours of accumulated output water flow or a period of “no use”. This turbulent water action removes organic and inorganic contaminants from the membrane, thereby extending the membrane efficacy and life expectancy, ensuring consistency of water purity over time, thereby extending the membrane and other filters’ functional life span. Self cleaning mechanism is also important to eliminate (or minimise) the TDS creep problem as we mentioned above. Feed Water Low/High Pressure Regulating Valves - these valves will protect the system from extreme low and high feed water pressure. Note, many RO systems’ installation instructions would read: “The operating pressure in your home should be tested over a 24 hour period to attain the maximum pressure. If it is above 0.63 MPa (6.3 bar / 91.4 psi), then a pressure regulator is necessary". It’s a good recommendation with one small problem - cost! Most hydrostatic tests cost between $250 to $500. Even if the results of the pressure testing are within the system's pre-specified operating pressure range, there is still the problem of pressure fluctuations, fluctuations that without the regulator valves, could damage the system. Waste Water Ratio - it is the amount of water wasted for every gallon of purified water produced, expressed as pure to waste ratio. Look for an efficiency ratio of above 1:1 ratio. Phthalates and Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free - food grade plastic tubes and components - most of the RO systems are made with plastic materials. Some plastic materials tend to leach toxins such as Phthalates and Bisphenol A, into the water that they come in contact with. Make sure that the RO tubes and components of the system that you want to purchase are made of food grade PE, ABS or stainless steel materials . Read on this page more about Phthalates and Bisphenol A in plastics. Note! This criterion is most important! Most RO system vendors are now complying with this requirement. Still we strongly recommend that you validate that the system of your choice complies with this requirement. Last Phase Filter - in spite of the attention given to this feature, driven by profit motivation, the importance of the minerals added to the pure water with this filter is rather marginal. Even if we assume that a person would consume 4 liters/day , the table below clearly shows that the minerals we acquire from our drinking water is marginal when compared to what we have to acquire on a daily basis from our foods. The most important feature of this filter is the alkalinity that it adds to make the water tastier, and the added minerals are "a small bonus" to that feature. This filter should bring the output water pH to above 8 given that for most people, water with a pH of around 8 to 8.5 tastes better than water with a lower pH as the pH of pure water is around 7. Phthalates and Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free Low/High Pressure Regulator Valves Waste Water Ratio Filter Replacement Job

Related Linked Pages: Aloe Leaves Aloe As Herbal Remedy Aloe Scientific Studies Aloe Daily Diet PREVENTION ALOE VERA Page content: Processed vs raw fresh aloe Pasteurization Father Romano Zago and his books Aloin related scientific studies Is aloin toxic Once you discover the difference of fresh aloe from its various processed derivatives, you will not look back - be it hair recovery and growth, BPH, many skin problems, burns and the list goes on. We strongly recommend that you make it part of your daily diet. DAVID'S HEALTH SECRET “Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.”Song of Solomon 4:14 Processed vs raw fresh aloe PROCESSED VS RAW FRESH ALOE Pasteurization The market is flooded with aloe juices, and gels that are so-called "FRESH". The problem is that all of these products, which are sold through various marketing channels, may have been passed through forceful extraction of shredders pulverizers and the like, pasteurized, aloin extraction and decolorization using activated carbon, and contain additives of some sort such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to be so-called "enriched". Last but not least, remember that food processing equipment and manual handling require the use of various chemicals for aseptic sterilization. Pasteurization is a process in which packaged and non-packaged foods (such as milk and fruit juice) are treated with mild heat, usually to less than 100 °C (212 °F), to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life . The process is intended to destroy or deactivate organisms and enzymes that contribute to spoilage or risk of disease, including vegetative bacteria, but not bacterial spores. Here is what ChatGPT has to say about Pasteurization: "Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms. They are sensitive to temperature, and excessive heat can denature them, meaning it disrupts their structure and function. In pasteurization, while the intention is to kill harmful microorganisms, some of the enzymes in the fruit juice may also be affected, leading to changes in flavor, color, and nutritional content." Activated carbon Decolorization and Aloin removal processing is yet another aloe leaf processing that cuts the aloin content in the aloe gel of the fresh leaf, from 10,000 - 20,000 ppm to less than 10 ppm. Problem is that some of the most potent anti-inflammatory qualities of the aloe leaf are in its aloin element "The present results indicate that aloin and aloe-emodin possibly suppress the inflammatory responses" [REF ], "The most relevant antioxidants present in Aloe plants are aloin" [REF ]. There are many scientific studies and other claims that aloin is toxic! Is it? Learn more below . To sum it in short - it's all a matter of the dosage used! Drinking a glass of aloe gel smoothie after removing the aloe skin as we demonstrate on this page cuts the aloin content to marginal if at all. Other so-called aloe products are formulated from aloe powder (of dried extract) which also contains only a small fraction of the huge variety of beneficial ingredients that are contained in the fresh aloe leaves (read more ). Read more - enzyme destructio n in blenders . These processing techniques are not just “words” they make a lot of a difference between the benefits of the raw gel and aloin of the leaf at the time of extraction, and their derivative products after going through industrial processing. Aloe enzymes are the most sensitive to these pro cessing stages , but still they are most important in their contribution to our digestive system "essential enzymes, which stimulate digestion and liver functions" [REF ]! Enzymes are essential for healthy digestion and a healthy body. They work with other chemicals in the body, such as stomach acid and bile, to help break down food into molecules for a wide range of bodily functions. This scientific article that tested the action of Aloe vera on the profiles of enzymes associated with carcinogen metabolism and antioxidant status regulation in mice CONCLUDES: "Out of the various aloe vera processing stages, pasteurization is the most destructive in its impact on the enzyme content of the finished product, when compared to the content of the raw aloe vera leaves." Father Romano Zago - his books and recipes FATHER ROMANO ZAGO - HIS BOOKS AND RECIPES Raw fresh aloe leaves are the key ingredient of Father Romano Zago’s recipe in his books “ Cancer Can Be Cured ” and " Aloe Isn’t a Medicine and Yet...It Cures !" What is so special about Fa ther Zago and his books? Trust Worthy We consider Father Zago an unbiased , reliable source of information motivated by the wish to share the aloe therapeutic powers as experienced by him and his colleagues and supported by numerous scientific studies to which he includes as references in his books Trusted, Unbiased Personal Experience “I put my trust in experience, the teacher of life. Only this could safely and objectively teach me what the ideal recipe was to be.” ("Cancer Can Be Cured" P. 36) Herbal Therapy In his two books, “Cancer can be cured” and “Aloe isn’t medicine, and yet . . . it Cures.” Father Zago demonstrates his conviction in the powers of herbal therapy - a conviction that we strongly share with him. Scientifically Proven Father Zago is exceptionally meticulous to present scientific evidence with references to studies that corroborate his own "field" experience and the testimonials of his patients and associates. Scientific studies and father Romano Zago's own experience show that his therapeutic recipe that includes raw fresh aloe leaves, raw - quality honey, and alcohol ( read more here ) should become a daily supplement in every north american home . quality honey and alcohol can be found in almost any grocery, but fresh aloe arborescens (aloe in short) leaves are simply not available (unless you grow it yourself). frozen aloe vera barbadensis (aloe vera in short) leaves are a very good alternative to the aloe arborescens leaves! here is why: Freezing the leaves on the same day that they are harvested, preserves all their nutritional ingredients. NOTE! Scientific studies showed that in order to avoid the loss of biological activity of aloe leaves, any processing (including home processing) of the leaves must be completed within 36 h of their harvesting. Notice! Shipping and storage of fresh aloe vera leaves sold in groceries take many days (and often times - weeks) causing significant degradation of their beneficial ingredients ( Read more , Watch more ). Dr. Ivan Danhof, MD, Ph.D. in his paper " The Therapeutic Components in Aloe Vera " attributes most of the aloe vera beneficial therapeutic properties to the polysaccharides which are 2.4 times richer in the aloe vera leaf's skin when compared to their content in the leaf's gel (Read more on the aloe vera leaf structure here ) ! Many other studies have shown the significant beneficial ingredients that are contained in the "aloin" (found in the aloe Latex layer). Read more [ 1 ], [ 2 ], A scientific study that compared the beneficial ingredients of the aloe vera shows that the aloe vera has the same beneficial ingredients as the aloe arborescens but in terms of beneficial ingredients by weight ratio (using whole leaves), aloe vera has 60% more polysaccharides, 43% less aloin and 70% less antioxidants . When we take the top section of the aloe vera leaf which contains much smaller amount of gel - what we call the "gel slim section" and use it for the recipe, we substantially increase the content of the polysaccharides and therefore, the therapeutic potential of the recipe ( Read more here on the two plants and their use ). What are the applications of the frozen al oe vera "gel rich sections"? The applications are numerous! First and foremost, the aloe vera gel contains the glucomannan which hinders tumor cell metastasis (cancer cell growth). Numerous aloe vera users, made the leaves' gel part of their daily diet, as a preventive measure, by preparing smoothies, juices and so many other recipes. Learn more about the best way to extract the gel out of the gel-rich section and prepare yet another healthy juice formula. The results of consuming our aloe leaves are likely to be much better and more dramatic than the proven benefits that have been discovered so far in the research studies as we present in the Scientific Studies page . Aloin related Scientific studies Is aloe toxic? IS ALOIN TOXIC? An extensive review of many scientific studies on the subject of aloin toxicity is presented by Father Zago in his book “Cancer can be cured” on pages 138 - 153. Just one citation brought in this section is copied from the book "Aloe – Myth Magic Medicine", by Odus M. Hennessee and Bill R. Cook, (P.11) that reads:"The sap contains most of the medicinal agents and is much more than a laxative or treatment for minor skin ailments. Some are convinced that the outermost aloe skin has no curative virtues, notwithstanding the fact it contains a large number of nutritional elements, found in the sap and gel. Previous studies have proved that the skin is neither harmful nor dangerous, as many people have claimed. Logic suggests that use of the whole leaf is preferable.” More recent study published by the US National Institutes of Health concludes (see section "3.8.1. Toxicology"): "Until now there are no published controlled in vivo toxicology studies of Aloe vera in humans (Steenkamp and Stewart 2007). In animal studies, Aloe vera-derived ingredients were not found to be toxic in acute oral studies using mice and rats." . In conclusion, the above materials indicate that so far there are no findings that indicate toxic side effects in humans as long as the ingestion and topical application of aloin and the other aloe vera whole leaf ingredients is within the range of Father Zago's recipe and servings (dosage) guidelines. Aloin related scientific studies The leaves peeled skin and its thin layer of gel and aloin is doing wonders when used for topical applications, that require anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral remedies, fighting acne ( Read more ), dark spots , Simple herpes, herpes zoster and numerous other applications, as mentioned in Father Zago's book "Aloe isn't Medicine and Yet...It Cures!" (some of these applications are collected in this paper ). The market is flooded with aloe juices, and gels that are so called "FRESH". The problem is that all of these products, which are sold through various marketing channels, may have been mechanically peeled, pasteurized, passed forceful extraction, decolorized (for aloin removal) and contain additives of some sort to be so called "enriched". Other so called aloe products are formulated from aloe powder (of dried extract) which also contains only a small fraction of the huge variety of beneficial ingredients that are contained in the fresh aloe leaves ( read more ). BOTTOM LINE: MAKE SURE THAT THE ALOE PRODUCT YOU USE IS STRICTLY NATURAL AND FRESH WITH ALL THE BENEFITS THAT THE ALOE PLANT HAS PROVED TO ENCAPSULATE!

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SCIENTIFICALLY BACKED FACTS We commit to avoid recommending recipes, practices, and applications that are not backed by scientific studies. Additionally, this website contains a dedicated page for scientific articles that will be continuously updated for those that consider such references as essential for the credibility of information that relates to their health practices. Some of the recipes, in particular hair growth recipes, are presented after we validated that they are popular and represent a heritage of centuries-old tradition because we attribute high credibility to health practices that were evolved through centuries of practice and come from reliable sources, like the Father Romano Zago recommended practices. WHY WE DO IT? There was a point in time that we asked ourselves - What has been our contribution to the community. Follow-up questions were: What community? What is a contribution to the community? Without diving deep into a philosophical discussion, this website is the answer we found for these two questions. We strongly believe that it is up to us to prove to the community members, that what we promise, is what we are going to deliver. We strongly believe in prevention practices, rather than fixing various health conditions. Knowledge sharing KNOWLEDGE SHARING Knowledge sharing is key to this process of taking responsibility for our health and applying the preventive or healing practices that are the basis of what self-healing and herbal health have to offer. We take responsibility - translated not only to bring you the organic raw leaves at an unparalleled price but also to provide you with the right home practices to get the best of those leaves, be it peeling methods, storage or recipes. We will do our best, that this website will be an unbiased stage for users to share their experience, with what worked and what did not work for them, to assist others to make the best choice for the condition or conditions that they want to use the benefits of this superb plant. THIS IS WHAT WE CALL CROWD WISDOM. “What works for me”! is what inspired this site. Dealing with a health problem, finding “a solution that works for you” is a "never ending" challenge, because what works (or does not work) for one, may not work for another. Crowd wisdom is so important because it gives you access to the experience of others. We will do our utmost to provide detailed "PRACTICES"! But we need your help! help us and point to deficiencies, and we will get back to you with the missing elements and our thanks for your cooperation. Why self-healing? Self-healing is first and foremost - taking responsibility to your health , translated to preventive practices like your daily diet and physical exercises, two basic elements that without them, all other practices will be less effective, and their impact would not last for long! Most of today's prescriptions and medical practices are effective and provide remedies for the problem that they are prescribed to resolve. The problem - PRESCRIPTIONS DO NOT COPE WITH THE PROBLEM CAUSES and their side effects could some times lead to other complexities. Eyeglasses are a good example, as corrective eyesight practices such as glasses, contact lenses, LASIK or other laser interventions further weaken eyesight over a prolonged period of time. Self-healing practices can help alleviate problems, without long term detrimental side effects! It is our own personal experience that practices to alleviate problems are very personal, namely, that what works for one does not necessarily works for another. "Climbing" the learning curve, we discovered Father Romano Zago's books and recipes. To date, these are the ones that we would refer to without reservations relying on our own and our associate's experience. As high-tech vets, we continuously and relentlessly search "out of the box solutions" to discover what others have been developing below our own "radar". This is how we discovered herbal therapy and its powers. Further learning of the various herbal plants and their potential, we became aware of the gap between the benefits of the raw herbs and the ones that are left after their industrial processing. Aloe vera captured our attention because of its proven tradition of therapeutic power and the lack of availability to the "masses" of its organically grown raw fresh leaves. 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Page Content: Introduction Can Diet Cure Arthritis? Arthritis Relieving Herb Curcumin 95 for Arthritis Pain Relief Oregano Oil Oral Intake Practice More Treatment Options Still Under Development Introduction Arthritis" literally means joint inflammation . Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. There are many different types of arthritis with different causes and treatments but the two most common ones: Osteoarthritis that Introduction ARTHRITIS Related Linked Pages: BPH Diabetes Stroke Age Related Skin Issues Back To Age Related Health Issues occurs when the smooth cartilage joint surface wears out. This type of arthritis usually begins in an isolated joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body (in this case a joint) instead of intruders. Osteoarthritis is the most co mmon form of arthritis . Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one-tenth as many people as osteoarthritis. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Can Diet Cure Arthritis? Oregano oil oral intake practice More Treatment Options Still Under Development Oregano Oil Oral Intake Practice Make sure that the oil that you use is PURE, wild oregano oil with no less than 70% carvacrol (not "standardized" - added artificially), collected from high mountain regions. Dilute PURE oregano oil with high quality organic, cold pressed, virgin olive oil at a ratio of 1:4 (one part of oregano oil to four parts of olive oil). Get ready with coconut oil to soften the stinging effect. Rub a little bit of the coconut oil to your leaps (to avoid the stinging of the oregano oil), Fill 8-10 drops to a teaspoon and swallow, Follow it immoderately by swallowing a teaspoon of coconut oil and some warm water, if you still feel the need for it. Dosage (for a prolonged period of time): Take 8-12 drops (body weight dependent: below 120 lb - 8, above 12) once a day on empty stomach for up to two weeks , take a break of 3-4 days, and then you may continue. More Treatment Options Still Under Development Effect of low-intensity long-duration ultr asound on the symptomatic relief of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study Effects of therapeutic ultrasound for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Effects of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. 5.0 1 Ratings average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, Ratings Reviews Can Diet Cure Arthritis? According to many specialists like Dr. Gundry, lectins confuse the immune system (called molecular mimicry), and cause it to attack the synovial surface of joints and the lining of blood vessels. Synovial surface is a specialized connective soft-tissue membrane that protects the cartilage that covers the joint's bones.Lectins have been shown to attach to the sugar molecule in cartilage called sialic acid , prompting a direct immune attack on the cartilage itself."A recent s tudy looking specifically at the levels of lectin pathway proteins, found a significant association of the level of these proteins in plasma and synoial fluid with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis [26 ]"At this point in time (early 2023) Arthritis is a complex issue to resolve. Still, a drastic cut of lectins intake by eliminating nuts and seeds such as american nuts and (seeds) cashews, peanuts, sunflower, pumpkin, and chia, some of the pain can alleviated, along with a cut down of the progress of the arthritis condition to other joints. Additionally, Dr. Gundry in his book "Unlocking the Keto Code" strongly recommends (page 54) to adopt prebiotic (fiber rich) foods to feed friendly bacteria that guard the wall of your gut, creating a barrier against lectins. These are fiber (inulin) rich foods such as jicama, artichokes, radicchio, endive, and Jerusalem artichokes along with resistant starches like sweet potatoes, taro root, sorghum, and cassava.In conclusion of the above, the right diet and the removal / avoidance of lectins can help stop or considerably slow the arthritis progress. Tissue restoration is a slow process that should also be assisted with anti inflammatory actions as explained below. Arthritis Relieving Herbs "Osteoarthritis (OA) has long been viewed as a degenerative disease of cartilage, but accumulating evidence indicates that inflammation has a critical role in its pathogenesis " (pathogenesis - the origination and development of a disease). Following the recommendation of numerous scientific studies, as we present on this pa ge , we strongly recommend to use the oregano oil to fight the arthritis inflammation. There are many herbal or herbal derivative alternatives that are presented/offered as anti inflammatory agents such as moringa, clove, wormwood....Still, scientific studies (like this recent one ) have repeatedly shown the effectiveness of high quality oregano oil with above 70% carvacrol content (natural, not standardized) as anti inflammatory agent. Curcumin 95 for Arthritis Pain Relief "Studies have shown that curcumin extract has benefit in treating osteoarthritic pain, compared to placebo". The problem with curcumin - its bioavailability (the ability of our guts to digest and make use of it) is very low. That is why it is strongly recommended to use the curcumin 95 which is essentially pure curcumin. "Ingesting curcumin by itself does not lead to the associated health benefits due to its poor bioavailability, which appears to be primarily due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism, and rapid elimination. There are several components that can increase bioavailability. For example, piperine is the major active component of black pepper and, when combined in a complex with curcumin, has been shown to increase bioavailability by 2000%". 5.0 1 Ratings average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, Ratings Reviews Arthritis Relieving Herb Curcumin 95 for Arthritis Pain Relief

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