Infected!
By Erik Neuwirth & Kara Rogers
To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.
Podcast Description
...spread the knowledge
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Episode 025 – Creatine Supplements | Kara and Erik discuss Creatine Supplements: What creatine is, natural sources of creatine, how it helps build muscle, and problems that come with creatine supplementation. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
2 |
Episode 024 – Chlorine | Kara and Erik discuss Chorine: Its history, uses, toxic effects on the body, and safe alternatives. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
3 |
Episode 023 – Infant Formula | Kara and Erik discuss Infant Formula: Industry History, How it's Made, Bad effects on the Body, and Safe Alternatives | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
4 |
Episode 022 – Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) | Kara and Erik discuss the history of MSG, the reason it's added to food, and the ill-effects it has on the body. Table of Contents What is MSG? History Why is MSG Used? Where is MSG Found? Ingredients that always contain MSG Ingredients that often contain MSG What MSG Does in the Body Neurotoxin Excitotoxin Resulting Conditions | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
5 |
Episode 021 – Vitamin C | Kara and Erik discuss the discovery and history of Vitamin C, what happens if you have too much or too little, and some misnomers in relation to Vitamin C enriched foods. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
6 |
Episode 020 – Nutrition Facts Label | Table of Contents History/Rulings Nutrition Facts Label Required Inclusions Voluntary Inclusions Ingredient List Misnomers Nutrient Content Claims More Misnomers Ingredient List Comparison Pancake Syrup Potato Chip... | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
7 |
Episode 019 – Acupuncture | Table Of Contents Acupuncture Overview History of Acupuncture Philosophy Chinese Medicine Energy for Cells Electrical Circuits of the Body Meridians The Flow of Energy in the Body Mother-Child Rule Five Elements The Shen... | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
8 |
Episode 018 – Fatty Acids | Table of Contents Fatty Acid Classification by Saturation Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Dangers of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Classification by Length Short-Chain Medium-Chain Long-Chain Very Long-Chain O... | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
9 |
Episode 017 – Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Cardiovascular Disease | Table of Contents Current Conventional Wisdom The Lipid Hypothesis What is Saturated Fat Structure Characteristic What is Cholesterol Structure Uses Sources What is Cardiovascular Disease "Evidence" of The Lipid Hypothesis Studies that Challenge The Lipid Hypothesis How the Body uses Saturated Fat Vital for Many Bodily Functions Healthy Sources How the Body uses Cholesterol Anatomy of Blood Vessels Vital for Many Bodily Functions Links: Research Paper debunking saturated fat and cholesterol myths http://www.truthaboutabs.com/truth-about-saturated-fat.html Blood Vessels http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_vessel Cholesterol http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/cholesterol_structure.html Benefits of Saturated Fat http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/22/7-Reasons-to-Eat-More-Saturated-Fat.aspx SHOW NOTES Linking Saturated Fat and Cholesterol to Cardiovascular Disease Current Conventional Wisdom Politically Correct Nutrition is based on the assumption that we should reduce our intake of fats, particularly saturated fats from animal sources. Fats from animal sources also contain cholesterol, presented as the twin villain of the civilized diet. The Lipid Hypothesis there is a direct relationship between the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet and the incidence of coronary heart disease proposed by a researcher named Ancel Keys in the late 1950’s. What is Saturated Fat? A fatty acid is saturated when all available carbon bonds are occupied by a hydrogen atom. They are highly stable, because all the carbon-atom linkages are filled—or saturated—with hydrogen. This means that they do not normally go rancid, even when heated for cooking purposes. They are straight in form and hence pack together easily, so that they form a solid or semisolid fat at room temperature. Your body makes saturated fatty acids from carbohydrates and they are found in animal fats and tropical oils. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol has a molecular formula of C27H45OH. Composed of three regions: a hydrocarbon tail (shown in blue) a ring structure region with 4 hydrocarbon rings (shown in green) and a hydroxyl group (shown in red.). The hydroxyl (OH) group is polar, which makes it soluble in water. This small 2-atom structure makes cholesterol an alcohol. The 4-ring region of cholesterol is the signature of all steroid hormones (such as testosterone and estrogen). All steroids are made from cholesterol. The combination of the steroid ring structure and the hydroxyl (alcohol) group classifies cholesterol as a "sterol." Cholesterol is the animal sterol. Plants only make trace amounts of cholesterol, but make other sterols in larger amounts. The last region is the hydrocarbon tail. Like the steroid ring region, this region is composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Both the ring region and tail region are non-polar, which means they are fat soluble but will not mix with water. Because cholesterol contains both a water-soluble region and a fat-soluble region, it is called amphipathic. Uses Cholesterol in the cell membrane gives our cells necessary stiffness and stability the brain is 50% cholesterol by weight precursor to vital steroid hormones corticosteroids (ie cortisol) hormones that help us deal with stress sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen production of bile, which is needed for digestion Sources Diet Foods from animals egg yolks meat poultry shellfish whole- and reduced-fat milk dairy products Body It was determined many years ago that the majority of cholesterol in your bloodstream comes from what your liver is manufacturing and distributing. The amount of cholesterol that one eats plays little role in determining your cholesterol levels. In the liver: | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
10 |
Episode 016 – Final Health Care Bill(s) | Table of Contents History of the Bill Renaming/Hijacking of the Bill Additional Reconciliation Bill How the Bill(s) passed Previous Instances of Convoluted Means to Pass a Bill Health Care Key Points of the Bill Cost Deficit ... | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
11 |
Episode 015 – Soda | Table Of Contents History of Soda Background of Major Manufacturers Deleterious Ingredients in Soda High Fructose Corn Syrup Effects on the Body Caffeine Effects on the Body Carbonation Effects on the Body Arti... | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
12 |
Episode 014 – Mascara | TABLE OF CONTENTS Mascara Overview Chemicals Found in Mascara Parabens (methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, isobutyl, or E216) Uses Effects on Body Also Found In Also Listed As Triethanolamine Uses Effects on Body Also Found In Propylene Glycol Uses Effects on Body Also Found In Phenoxyethanol Uses Effects on Body Also Found In PTFE (Teflon) Uses Effects on Body Also Found In News Articles Nutrition Supplement Regulation Takes Effect in Canada Comparison of Drug Mark-ups Across Variety of Pharmacies Links: General Information - http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/06/22/Body-Absorbs-5-Lbs-of-Make-Up-Chemicals-Per-Year.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/22/the-rise-of-organic-makeup.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/09/25/the-hidden-danger-in-lotions-and-sunscreens.aspx Triethanolamine MSDS - http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/t5291.htm Propylene Glycol - http://antiagingchoices.com/harmful_ingredients/propylene_glycol.htm Phenoxyethanol MSDS - http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-2_Phenoxyethanol-9926486 European Study on Parabens - http://www.efsa.europa.eu/fr/scdocs/doc/opinion_afc16_ej83_parabens_v2_en1,4.pdf British Journal of Pharmacology Article on Parabens - http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121665122/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 Supplement Regulation in Canada - http://healthfreedoms.org/2010/03/15/supplements-yanked-from-canadian-pharmacies/ Drug Mark-up Comparisons - http://web.archive.org/web/20050326070849/web.wxyz.com/extras/040205-drugchart.html http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/generic.asp SHOW NOTES Women who use make-up on a daily basis can absorb almost 5 pounds of chemicals into their bodies each year. Some of the compounds present in make-up have been linked to side effects ranging from skin irritation to cancer. Putting chemicals on your skin is actually far worse than ingesting them, because when you eat something the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help break it down and flush it out of your body. When you put these chemicals on your skin, however, it is absorbed straight into your blood stream without filtering of any kind, so there's no protection against the toxin. Eye makeup can be absorbed by the highly sensitive mucous membranes. There are no federal certifications or official guidelines for beauty products, so anyone can claim that such a product is natural or organic. Some "organic" beauty products contain only a single-digit percentage of organic ingredients. Common Chemicals in Mascaras Parabens (methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, isobutyl, or E216) 497 499 166 Use Preservatives; inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds Effects on the Body Xenoestrogen: environmental estrogens, artificially created as a by-product to the chemical industry, mimic the activity of the hormone estrogen Because they’re a mix of synthetic chemicals, they’re not very biodegradable, this means it’s difficult for the environment, and human body to break them down -- since they are fat soluble, they are stored in body fat Xenoestrogens are recognised by estrogen receptors, but have a stronger effect on the cells than endogenous estrogen -- stimulating fibriod growth can also cause endometriosis, PMS, infertility, and reduced sperm count Can lead to diminished muscle mass, extra fat storage, and male gynecomastia (breast growth). Other studies have also linked parabens to breast cancer, as researchers found traces of parabens in every sample of tissue taken from 20 different breast tumors. The EPA has linked methyl parabens in particular to metabolic, developmental, hormonal, and neurological disorders, as well as various cancers. British Journal of Pharmacology - Jan. 29, | 3/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
13 |
Episode 012 – The Pancreas | SHOW NOTES Table of Contents: Pancreas Overview Location Anatomy & Physiology Exocrine Portion Enzymes Bicarbonate Endocrine Portion Insulin Diabetes Glucagon Samatostatin Links General information - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreas http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/pancreas/anatomy.html General info video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5WF8wUFNkI Pancreas Overview The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. Gland - synthesizes a substance for release such as hormones or breast milk It functions as an endocrine gland - secreting substances directly into the blood rather than through a duct. produces several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin It also functions as an exocrine gland - secreting products into ducts (duct glands) which lead directly into the external environment. secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates,protein, and fat in the chyme. Location Located directly under the stomach and towards the back by the spine. Anatomy & Physiology Exocrine Portion - Digestion The vast bulk of the pancreas is composed of exocrine tissue Exocrine tissue is divided into lobules; composed largely of grape-like clusters of exocrine cells called acini Secretions from those cells flow into a series ducts for ultimate delivery into the duodenum. Duodenum is the part of the small intestine that is right after the stomach. Curves around the pancreas where all the ducts from liver and pancreas come together. Pancreatic juice consists of digestive enzymes and bicarbonate. Secretion from the exocrine pancreas is regulated by both neural and endocrine controls Neural attachments offer a lower level stimulus in the secretion of Pancreatic juice Most important stimulus comes from 3 hormones: Cholecystokinin - Hormone secreted by the duodenum when food enters Secretin - secreted in response to acid in the duodenum; stimulates the cells that secret bicarbonate Gastrin - secreted by the stomach in response to gastric distention and irritation Bicarbonate is secreted from the epithelial cells lining small pancreatic ducts Bicarbonate is a base and critical to neutralizing the acid coming into the small intestine from the stomach Enzymes reduce virtually all digestible macromolecules into forms that are capable of being absorbed. Proteases - Break down protein Two major pancreatic proteases are trypsin and chymotrypsin Proteases are rather dangerous enzymes to have in cells They are packaged into inactive enzymes for delivery for safe handling of the enzymes Trypsin (active) becomes trypsinogen (inactive); chymotrypsin (active) becomes chymotrypsinogen (inactive) The secretory vesicles also contain a trypsin inhibitor which serves as an additional safeguard should some of the trypsinogen be activated to trypsin When the enzymes enter the intestine, an enzyme that is embedded in the intestinal mucosa actives the Trypsinogen. The resulting trypsin activates the chymotrypsin Lipase - break down fat (triglycerides) Major component of fat is triglycerides They are too big to be absorbed through the intestinal muscosa Lipase breaks the triglycerides into 2-monoglyceride, two free fatty acids Sufficient quantities of bile salts from the liver must be present for the monoglycerides to absorbed. The drug orlistat (Xenical) is a pancreatic lipase inhibitor that interferes with digestion of triglyceride and thereby reduces absorption of dietary fat. Amylase - enzyme that hydrolyzes starch to maltose (a 2 glucose-molecule sugar) Endocrine Portion - Hormones | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
14 |
Episode 011 – Teflon (PTFE) | SHOW NOTES Table of Contents What is Teflon? Why you would want to use PTFE Common uses of PTFE History and accidental discovery of PTFE FDA approval How PTFE is made Harmful effects on the body Bird studies Temperatures when different substances are released from PTFE and their effects Articles and studies Alternative cookware Links: General Info - http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Teflon.html The history of how Teflon was made - http://www.whitetrout.net/Chuck/Teflon/teflon.htm EPA Study - http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/pubs/pfoarisk.pdf Study about release of toxic chemicals at heated temperature - http://www.ewg.org/reports/toxicteflon http://www.ewg.org/files/infographic_thermometer.pdf Cites study finding PFOA in Blood of Newborns - http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_5992225 Dangers of PTFE - http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/08/01/teflon-part-one.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/04/19/teflon-part-two.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/10/23/teflon-part-three.aspx Washington Post article - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/25/AR2006012502041.html What is Teflon? Teflon is the registered trade name of the highly useful plastic material polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is one of a class of plastics known as fluoropolymers. A polymer is a compound formed by a chemical reaction which combines particles into groups of repeating large molecules. Many common synthetic fibers are polymers, such as polyester and nylon. Why use PTFE? It has a very high melting point, and is also stable at very low temperatures. It can be dissolved by nothing but hot fluorine gas or certain molten metals, so it is extremely resistant to corrosion. It is also very slick and slippery. This makes it an excellent material for coating machine parts which are subjected to heat, wear, and friction, for laboratory equipment which must resist corrosive chemicals, and as a coating for cookware and utensils. Where can you find PTFE? pizza boxes, fast food packaging, nail polish remover, nonstick pans and microwave-popcorn bags, inside of paper cups to make it water resistant. PTFE is used to impart stain-resistance to fabrics, carpets, and wall coverings, and as weatherproofing on outdoor signs. PTFE has low electrical conductivity, so it makes a good electrical insulator. It is used to insulate much data communication cable, and it is essential to the manufacture of semi-conductors. PTFE is also found in a variety of medical applications, such as in vascular grafts. A fiberglass fabric with PTFE coating serves to protect the roofs of airports and stadiums. PTFE can even be incorporated into fiber for weaving socks. The low friction of the PTFE makes the socks exceptionally smooth, protecting feet from blisters. History of PTFE PTFE was discovered accidentally in 1938 by a young scientist looking for something else. Roy Plunkett was a chemist for E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (Du Pont). He had earned a PhD from Ohio State University in 1936 1938 when he stumbled upon Teflon, he was still only 27 years old. Plunkett's area was refrigerants. Many chemicals that were used as refrigerants before the 1930s were dangerously explosive. Du Pont and General Motors had developed a new type of non-flammable refrigerant, a form of Freon called refrigerant 114. Refrigerant 114 was tied up in an exclusive arrangement with General Motor's Frigidaire division, and at the time could not be marketed to other manufacturers. Plunkett endeavored to come up with a different form of refrigerant 114 that would get around Frigidaire's patent control. The technical name for refrigerant 114 was tetrafluorodichloroethane. Plunkett hoped to make a similar refrigerant by reacting hydrochloric acid with a compound called tetrafluoroethylene, or TFE. | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
15 |
Episode 010 – Milk | SHOW NOTES Links General Information http://www.foodsci.uoguelph.ca/dairyedu/intro.html http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Milk.html Benefits of Raw Milk http://www.raw-milk-facts.com/raw_milk_health_benefits.html http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/04/24/raw-milk.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/14/Choosing-Between-Raw-Milk-and-a-Dead-White-Liquid.aspx http://naturalbias.com/the-shocking-truth-about-raw-milk-and-pasteurization/ Dangers of Pasteurized/Homogenized Milk http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/03/26/pasteurized-milk-part-one.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/14/Choosing-Between-Raw-Milk-and-a-Dead-White-Liquid.aspx http://www.mercola.com/article/milk/no-milk.htmhttp://naturalbias.com/the-shocking-truth-about-raw-milk-and-pasteurization/ FDA Claims http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079516.htm General Information Milk is as ancient as mankind itself, as it is the substance created to feed the mammalian infant. All species of mammals, from man to whales, produce milk for this purpose. Many centuries ago, perhaps as early as 6000-8000 BC, ancient man learned to domesticate species of animals for the provision of milk to be consumed by them. These included cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and camels, all of which are still used in various parts of the world for the production of milk for human consumption. The role of milk in the traditional diet has varied greatly in different regions of the world. The tropical countries have not been traditional milk consumers, whereas the more northern regions of the world, Europe (especially Scandinavia) and North America, have traditionally consumed far more milk and milk products in their diet. Per Capita Milk Consumption Finland Sweden Ireland Netherlands Norway Spain Switzerland United Kingdom Australia Canada European Union (25 countries) Germany France New Zealand United States Austria Greece Argentina Italy Mexico China Milk Production United States India China Russia Germany Brazil France New Zealand United Kingdom Ukraine Poland Italy Netherlands Mexico Argentina Turkey Australia Canada Why Drink Milk? Some people object that no animal consumes milk after being a child That because nature requires them to be independent so they have the faculties built in to survive on their own with what nature has naturally occuring Has everything needed to sustain life. The average composition of cow's milk is 87.2% water, 3.7% milk fat, 3.5% protein, 4.9% lactose, and 0.7% ash. This composition varies from cow to cow and breed to breed. For example, Jersey cows have an average of 85.6% water and 5.15% milk fat. These figures also vary by the season of the year, the animal feed content, and many other factors. Our bodies use amino acids as building blocks for protein. Depending on who you ask, we need 20-22 of them for this task. Eight of them are considered essential, in that we have to get them from our food. The remaining 12-14 we can make from the first eight via complex metabolic pathways in our cells. Raw cow's milk has all 8 essential amino acids in varying amounts Raw milk contains Lactoferrin, a protein which improves absorption and assimilation of iron, anti-cancer properties and anti-microbial action against several species of bacteria responsible for dental cavities. Recent studies also reveal that it has powerful antiviral properties as well There are 60 plus (known) fully intact and functional enzymes in raw milk. Many of which aid in digestion of the milk, thereby creating much less work for our pancreas. Raw milk also contains enzymes such as lysozyme and lactoperoxidase, which destroy unwanted bacteria in the milk, acting like an antibiotic | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
16 |
Episode 009 – Infertility | SHOW NOTES Links General Facts - http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/infertility-fast-facts.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infertility/DS00310/DSECTION=causes http://www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/natural-ways-to-increase-fertility.html?ss=124495 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infertility/DS00310/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs Addressing Root Causes of Infertility - http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/29/10-Ways-to-Address-Your-Root-Causes-of-Infertility--Naturally.aspx What is infertility? A condition of the reproductive system that impairs the conception of children The diagnosis of infertility is usually given to couples who have been attempting to conceive for at least 1 year without success Males- Inability to conceive a child after six months of unprotected sex in absence of female causes a total sperm count lower than 5 million/ml presence of greater than fifty percent abnormal sperm inability of sperm to impregnate egg Who is affected? Approximately 6.1 million couples in the United States, or 10 percent of all couples of childbearing age, have difficulty conceiving. When no fertility problems are present, the average couple between ages 29 and 33 has about a 20 to 25 percent chance of becoming pregnant during any given menstrual cycle Who causes infertitlity In about 20 percent of cases, infertility is due to a cause involving only the male partner. In about 30 to 40 percent of cases, infertility is due to causes involving both the male and female. In the remaining 40 to 50 percent of cases, infertility is due entirely to a cause involving the female. Normal Fertilization Each month the pituitary gland in a woman's brain sends a signal to her ovaries to prepare an egg for ovulation. The pituitary hormones — follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) — stimulate the ovaries to release an egg. This is called ovulation. It is during this time that a woman is fertile (usually about day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle). Women are born with about 400,000 immature eggs stored in the ovaries. When she reaches puberty and enters herreproductive years, her monthly menstrual cycle begins. The cycle begins on the first day of a woman's period and typically lasts about 28 days. The first day begins not when she is spotting, but when she experiences regular flow. By this time, only about 300 of these eggs will mature and be released. The egg travels through the fallopian tube and can be fertilized within about 24 hours after its release. Conception is more likely to occur when i*********e takes place one to two days prior to ovulation. For pregnancy to occur, a sperm must unite with the egg in the fallopian tube during this time. Sperm are capable of fertilizing the egg for up to 72 hours and must be present in the fallopian tube at the same time as the egg for conception to occur. In order for a sperm to reach an egg, the man must have an erection and ejaculate enough semen to deliver the sperm into the v****a. There must be enough sperm, and it must be the right shape and move in the right way. In addition, the woman must have a healthy vaginal and uterine environment so that the sperm can travel to the egg. If fertilized, the egg moves into the uterus where it attaches to the uterine lining and begins a nine-month process of growth Testing for Infertility Men For a man to be fertile, the testicles must produce enough healthy sperm, and the sperm must be ejaculated effectively into the woman's v****a. Tests for male infertility attempt to determine whether any of these processes are impaired. General physical examination This includes examination of your g******s and questions concerning your medical history, illnesses and disabilities, medications and sexual habits. Semen analysis Analyzes your semen specimen for quantity, color, and presence of infections or blood. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
17 |
Episode 008 – Aspartame | SHOW NOTES Links Video about the history and effects of aspartame - http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/02/06/sweet-misery-a-poisoned-world-you-can-finally-view-free-online.aspx History of aspartame - http://www.wnho.net/h... | 2/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
18 |
Episode 007 – Dental Fillings | SHOW NOTES: Links: General Info http://worldental.org/teeth/dental-filling-placement-why-and-how/ Cavities http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth_decay/t2_tooth_decay_caries.htm http://bacteriology.suite101.com/article.cfm/oral_bacteria_dental_caries Types of fillings http://www.ada.org/public/topics/fillings.asp#amalgam http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/dental-fillings Amalgam http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/05/16/mercury-fillings-part-one.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/22/FDA-has-the-Audacity-to-Claim-Mercury-is-Completely-Harmless.aspx http://www.holisticdentalcare.com/Dentalphilosophy.htm http://www.y2khealthanddetox.com/mercfillings.html http://www.lenntech.com/processes/heavy/heavy-metals/heavy-metals.htm#ixzz0elniMJjR Effects of Mercury http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/mercuryvapor/recognition.html http://www.mercola.com/article/mercury/no_mercury.htm http://www.tennantinstitute.com/TIIM_MAC/How_Mercury_Damages_Your_Brain.html http://www.tennantinstitute.com/TIIM_MAC/Smoking_Teeth_%28Mercury_Poisoning%29.html Meridians http://tuberose.com/meridians.html http://www.naturalworldhealing.com/Dentalinfo/tooth-organ-emotions.pdf Why have fillings? When tooth decay has destroyed a part of the tooth a hole remains. The dentist needs to fill this hole produced by the tooth decay; a dental filling is thus placed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse. Dental Cavities (Caries) Anatomy of the tooth Enamel, which is the hardest tissue found in the human body, covers the surface of the tooth above the gumline. It varies in thickness, thinner near gumline and thicker at cusps. Enamel is more than 95% mineral in composition (majority is hydroxylapatite, which is a crystalline calcium phosphate) Dentin, comprises the bulk of a tooth, both its root and inner aspects. Dentin also contains the mineral hydroxyapatite, but to a lesser degree than enamel. Only about two thirds of the content of dentin is mineral so, relatively speaking, dentin is "softer" than enamel. Formation of cavities A cavity occurs where enough of the tooth's mineral content has been lost that a hole forms. The process by which this occurs is called demineralization and it takes place because of the presence of acids on a tooth's surface. When you eat sweets, Streptococcus mutans transforms the sucrose into sticky polysaccharides which they use to stick to your teeth. As this builds up, other bacteria adhere to is as well, resulting in dental plaque (a biofilm coating your teeth) The anaerobic bacteria within the dental plaque utilize sugars you eat (glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, or cooked starches) as their food source. The waste products created from digesting these sugars are the acids (especially lactic acid) that cause the demineralization of tooth enamel and dentin. The acid actually breaks apart the hydroxylapatite into calcium and phosphate When the environment in your mouth is alkaline, your teeth will remineralize Material for Dental Fillings The most common material for filling molar teeth is dental amalgam. This metal alloy has low mercury content and is considered to be effective and safe. Composite resin dental fillings were created as an alternative to traditional metal dental fillings. Tooth fillings colored to look like a natural tooth are known as Composite Resin Dental Fillings,are made of a plastic dental resin. Composite Resin Dental Fillings are strong, durable, and make for a very natural looking smile. Many dental insurance plans cover their use. Determining if you need a fillings Dental observation - Some discolored spots on teeth may indicate decay, but not all of them. Your dentist will use other methods in addition to observation like an explorer, a metal instrument with a sharp tip. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
19 |
Episode 006 – Chiropractic | SHOW NOTES: Links Link to the history of chiropractic - http://www.spineuniverse.com/treatments/chiropractic/history-chiropractic http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/09/25/chiropractic-birthday.aspx Link to general informat... | 1/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
20 |
Episode 005 – Microwave Ovens | SHOW NOTES: Links Dangers of microwave ovens - http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/11/05/microwave-food.aspx Microwaving in plastic - http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/26/tests-find-dangerous-chemical-can-leach-from-microwave-safe-products.aspx Information about BPA - http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/08/07/scientists-warn-of-the-dangers-of-a-chemical-found-in-plastic.aspx FDA Documentation - http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts/Consumers/ucm142616.htm General Microwave Oven Info - http://www.vaccinetruth.org/microwave.htm 1986 New York Times Article - http://www.nytimes.com/1986/07/23/garden/personal-health-823986.html?&pagewanted=all Popularity Because microwave ovens are so convenient and energy efficient, as compared to conventional ovens, over 90% of American homes have microwave ovens. time saver for preparing food cook food - popcorn, potatoes, frozen meals, new vegetables that steam in the bag warm leftovers melt food - cheese, chocolate, soften butter heat water defrost meat warm baby bottles History of microwave ovens The Nazis originally developed microwave "radiomissor" cooking ovens to be used for the invasion of Russia. preparation of meals on a mass scale eliminate the logistical problem of cooking fuels convenience of producing edible products in a greatly reduced time-factor. After the war, the Allies discovered medical research done by the Germans on microwave ovens. These documents, along with some working microwave ovens, were transferred to the United States War Department and classified for reference and "further scientific investigation." The Russians had also retrieved some microwave ovens and now have thorough research on their biological effects. As a result, their use was outlawed in the Soviet Union in 1976 The Soviets issued an international warning on the health hazards, both biological and environmental, of microwave ovens and similar frequency electronic devices. Other Eastern European scientists also reported the harmful effects of microwave radiation and set up strict environmental limits for their usage. The United States has not accepted the European reports of harmful effects, even though the EPA estimates that radio frequency and microwave radiation sources in America are increasing at 15% per year. Microwaves are used to detect speeding cars, to send telephone and television communications, and to treat muscle soreness. Industry uses microwaves to dry and cure plywood, to cure rubber and resins, to raise bread and doughnuts, and to cook potato chips. But the most common consumer use of microwave energy is in microwave ovens. How microwave ovens work Microwaves (energy) Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic energy, like light waves or radio waves, and occupy a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Microwaves are short waves (1mm to 1ft) that travel at the speed of light (186,282 miles per second). In our modern technological age, microwaves are used to relay long distance telephone signals, television programs, and computer information across the earth or to a satellite in space. But the microwave is most familiar to us as an energy source for cooking food. Microwave oven Microwaves have three characteristics that allow them to be used in cooking: they are reflected by metal; they pass through glass, paper, plastic, and similar materials; and they are absorbed by foods. Every microwave oven contains a magnetron, a tube in which electrons are affected by magnetic and electric fields in such a way as to produce micro wavelength radiation at about 2.45 Giga Hertz This microwave radiation interacts with the molecules in food. | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
21 |
Episode 004 – Cellulite | SHOW NOTES: Links General information on cellulite - http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/cellulite General information on cellulite - http://www.managecellulite.com/ General information on cellulite - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14... | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
22 |
Episode 003 – Soy | SHOW NOTES: Links General information on soy - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean Mainstream view of soy - http://soynutrition.com http://www.soyfoods.com/healthclaimcos.html http://www.soyfoods.org/health/soy-safety Dangers of soy - http:/... | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
23 |
Episode 002 – Healthcare Bill | SHOW NOTES: Links www.progress.org www.downsizedc.org www.usatoday.com www.geneveith.com www.cato.org www.opencongress.org Link to AP Article Comparing Healthcare Bills: http://www.mail.com/Article.aspx/health/0/APNews/Health/20091226/U_US-Health-Care-Comparing-the-Bills?pageid=1 Senate Bill HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduced 9/17/09; 989 words (short title: "Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009") To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes House passed 10/8/09 passed as "Service Members Home Ownership Tax of 2009" Senate passed 12/24/09; 353,330 words after amendments in Senate passed as "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" Amendment in the nature of a substitute intended to be proposed by Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. DODD, and Mr. HARKIN) They basically deleted the text of the bill that passed the House and inserted their version of the health insurance bill WHO'S COVERED: About 94 percent of legal residents under age 65 -- compared with 83 percent now. Government subsidies to help buy coverage start in 2014. Of the remaining 24 million people under age 65 left uninsured, about one-third would be illegal immigrants. COST: Coverage provisions cost $871 billion over 10 years. HOW IT'S PAID FOR: Fees on insurance companies, drugmakers, medical device manufacturers. Medicare payroll tax increased to 2.35 percent on income over $200,000 a year for individuals, $250,000 for couples. A 10 percent sales tax on tanning salons, to be paid by the person soaking up the rays. Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Forty percent excise tax on insurance companies, keyed to premiums paid on health care plans costing more than $8,500 annually for individuals and $23,000 for families. Fees for employers whose workers receive government subsidies to help them pay premiums. Fines on people who fail to purchase coverage. REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS: Almost everyone must get coverage through an employer, on their own or through a government plan. Exemptions for economic hardship. Those who are obligated to buy coverage and refuse to do so would pay a fine starting at $95 in 2014 and rising to $750. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS: Not required to offer coverage, but companies with more than 50 employees would pay a fee of $750 per employee if the government ends up subsidizing employees' coverage. SUBSIDIES: Tax credits for individuals and families likely making up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, which computes to $88,200 for a family of four. Tax credits for small employers. BENEFITS PACKAGE: All plans sold to individuals and small businesses would have to cover basic benefits. The government would set four levels of coverage. The least generous would pay an estimated 60 percent of health care costs per year; the most generous would cover an estimated 90 percent. INSURANCE INDUSTRY RESTRICTIONS: Starting in 2014: no denial of coverage based on pre-existing conditions. No higher premiums allowed for pre-existing conditions or gender. Limits on higher premiums based on age and family size. Starting upon enactment of legislation: children up to age 26 can stay on parents insurance; no lifetime limits on coverage. GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN: In place of a government-run insurance option, the estimated 26 million Americans purchasing coverage through new insurance exchanges would have the option of signing up for national plans overseen by the same office that manages health coverage for federal employees and members of Congress. Those plans would be privately owned, but one of them would have to be operated on a nonprofit basis, as many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans are now. HOW YOU CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE: Self-employed people, | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
24 |
Episode 001 – Uterine Fibroids | SHOW NOTES: Links http://www.homeopathictreatment4u.com/fibroid.html http://www.natural-hormone-health.com/fibroids.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_fibroids http://www.fibroidsetc.com http://www.myomectomy.net/types_of_uterine_fibroids.htm Medscape Article about Uterine Artery Emolization: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712965 UPI Article - Increase in Milk decreases incidence of Uterine Fibroids: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/12/07/Eating-more-dairy-linked-to-fewer-fibroids/UPI-31191260241059/ General Uterine Fibroid Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroids AKA benign uterine tumor, fibroleiomyoma, myofibroma, fibromyoma, myoma Description composition non-cancerous growths in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue of the uterus and blood vessels size/frequency Vary in size; can be microscopic; usually as small as a hen's egg, but commonly, slowly grow to the size of an orange or grapefruit usually develop in women between 30 and 50 years of age occur in 30-50% of women classifications intracavitary fibroids are found inside the cavity of the uterus submucous fibroids are found partially in the cavity and partially in the wall of the uterus intramural fibroids are located within the wall of the uterus subserous fibroids are found on the outside wall of the uterus pedunculated fibroids are connected to the outer or inner wall of uterus by a stalk cervical fibroids grow on or near the cervix calcified fibroids have developed calcium deposits, and become hard like bone Causes no "official" known cause excessive levels of estrogen causes growth normal role of estrogen responsible for the development of the female reproductive system during puberty stimulates the growth of the muscles of the uterus causes the endometrial lining to thicken types of estrogen estrogen produced by ovaries phytoestrogen - produced by plants mycoestrogen - produced by fungi xenoestrogen - man-made chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body causes of estrogen dominance excess endogenous estrogen due to the body's inability to eliminate it consumption of xenoestrogens Xenoestrogens are environmental estrogens, artificially created as a by-product to the chemical industry Because they’re a mix of synthetic chemicals, they’re not very biodegradable, this means it’s difficult for the environment, and human body to break them down -- since they are fat soluble, they are stored in body fat Sources: synthetic hormones and antibiotics given to cattle non organic meat and dairy herbicides and pesticides non organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, vitamins, minerals, tea plastics worst type is the soft platic wraps like saran wrap heating your food in plastics, especially in the microwave, and keeping plastic bottles of water in the sun or near heat, can dissolve xenoestrogens into your food and water parabens preservative in cosmetics, moisturisers, sunscreen lotions, make up, body creams, perfumes, deodorants, shampoos, toothpaste, medications, etc many household products contain a high number of xenoestrogen chemicals insecticides, paints, oils, weed killers, dyes, adhesives, and detergents Other environmental pollutants that can cause fibroids to grow include dioxins Dioxins are a group of 75 related compounds and the most toxic of the dioxins is TCDD (2,3,7,9, Tetracholorodibenso-p-dioxin) TCDD mimics estrogen in the body -- fibroid growth sources paper products bleached with chlorine tampons and sanitary towels, toilet paper, tissues, disposable diapers, coffee filters, paper plates, paper napkins, paper towels, and cigarette paper Symptoms/Effects on the body when small, they may not have any symptoms intracavitary fibroids heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine cramps and spasms, painful i*********e, | 12/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 24 Episodes |
