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The Best Way To Stay Hydrated For Optimum Health!

Nancy Addison — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:11:29 +0000

Water is the elixir of life !

Water makes up a predominant part of the body (66 – 72% water) and is a critical component for many important functions, which include blood flow, flushing out waste, aiding the body in regulating temperature, and supporting the brain’s functions.

Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. In this article, I’m going to expand on the best waters for your health, as well as to give you details that will help you to make better water choices for you and your family.

Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration, so it is vitally important to maintain an adequate intake of water throughout the day. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD, treated and cured approximately 3,000 prisoners suffering from what he called chronic intracellular dehydration.

The “water cure” he prescribes is:

Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight daily.

Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every 16 ounces of water.

Be mindful of the source of the water you drink, bathe, and swim in. Almost all public water supplies have chemicals added, including chlorine and sodium fluoride—both of which are poisons.

Chlorine was the first poison developed for warfare. It destroys Vitamin E in the body and the good probiotics in the intestines. “Industrial chemist J.P. Bercz, PhD, showed in 1992 that chlorinated water alters and destroys unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs), the building blocks of people’s brains and central nervous systems.” (1)

Our skin is our largest organ. While showering or swimming in chlorinated water, chlorine is absorbed directly into the skin and enters the bloodstream in the same way we absorb medication delivered by a skin patch. Research which links swimming in chlorinated pools to medical conditions continues to make headlines. Studies indicate, among other things, that swimming in chlorinated water may increase the risk of developing cancer and may damage the lungs. (2)

Sodium fluoride is a byproduct of the manufacture of aluminum and fertilizers, and can be contaminated with lead and arsenic. It is commonly added by governments to our municipal water supply on the pretext that it is good for our teeth and health, but the dental studies upon which this practice is based were done using calcium fluoride, not sodium fluoride.

Fluoride has been used in Chinese medicine as a tranquilizer, and also in many places as a rat poison. The chemically derived fluorides added to our water are completely different from naturally occurring fluoride.

Recently, a study has shown that dangers associated with fluoride have been hidden from the public, and that fluoride causes neurological damage.

According to Dr. Paul Connett, PhD:

“Fluoride is a cumulative poison. On average, only 50 percent of the fluoride we ingest each day is excreted through the kidneys. The remainder accumulates in our bones, pineal gland, and other tissues. If the kidney is damaged, fluoride accumulation will increase, and with it, the likelihood of harm.”(3)

Fluoride affects the thyroid gland and all of our enzymatic systems. Side effects from fluoride ingestion include weight problems, damage to the immune system, and other serious disorders. Fluoride affects people of different ages differently. According to Dr. Connett:

“The level of fluoride put into water (1 ppm) is up to 200 times higher than normally found in mothers’ milk (0.005–0.01 ppm) (Ekstrand, 1981; Institute of Medicine, 1997). There are no benefits, only risks, for infants ingesting this heightened level of fluoride at such an early age. (This is an age where susceptibility to environmental toxins is particularly high.)”(4)

I learned recently about a study from 2001 on fluoride and osteosarcoma, which was a critical study in the form of Dr. Elise Bassin’s PhD dissertation at Harvard University. It found a strong, statistically significant relationship between “fluoride exposure during the sixth through eighth years of life (the ‘mid-childhood growth spurt’) and the later development of osteosarcoma among young males.”(5)

Dr. Bassin’s thesis was extremely well-researched and detailed, with accurate assessments of her subjects and the content of their drinking water. Her work detected a direct association with fluoride and osteosarcoma. Her work and her findings show:

“Bone is the principal site for fluoride accumulation within the body, and the rate of accumulation is elevated during the periods of bone development. Thus, the cells in the bone, particularly during the growth spurts, may be exposed to some of the highest fluoride concentrations in the body.”(6)

Her study shows that fluoride is toxic and carcinogenic. Osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, appears in young men in their late teens and early twenties. Her research and her findings have never been disproven.

I then looked back at where fluoride was first introduced as the way to prevent tooth decay, and at the study used to promote it. It was a study done in the cities of Newburgh and Kingston, NY, which are 40 miles apart. However, a 1995 review of tooth decay in these communities found:

“After 10 years of the trial (which was methodologically flawed), it looked as if there was a large decrease in dental cavities in the fluoridated community, compared to the non-fluoridated community. However, when children were re-examined in these two cities in 1995 (50 years after the trial began), there was practically no difference in the dental decay in the two communities. If anything, the teeth in the non-fluoridated Kingston were slightly better.” (7)

It looks like to me like there was a study, with no long-term effect yet in place, promoting the use of fluoride in our water to provide better dental health. Yet as long-term studies were done, they found that was actually not the case. It did not help with dental health, and, in fact, adding this toxic chemical to the water supply was found to cause many other health problems.

It was added in a way that was not regulated in dosage or concentration, thus causing a cumulative effect in people’s bodies.

Then, consider the numerous studies done by leading dental researchers showing results that the mechanisms of fluoride’s benefits were mainly “topical not systemic,” meaning that fluoride worked some when they put it on teeth topically. It didn’t work when ingested.(8)

Studies show that dental decay has been declining in every country at about the same rate, even since before fluoride was introduced. Decay rates are still declining, whether the countries have fluoride or not.(9,10) Is it because the toothbrush was introduced? Maybe our hygiene has just improved over the last decade.

What I realize from my research is that ingested fluoride can cause severe health problems, including and not limited to thyroid health problems, (11,12,13) brittle bones,(14) and cancer.(15,16) Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Norway, and France do not put fluoride in their water. Some of these countries have made it illegal to add it to the water supply.

Huge numbers of Safe Drinking Water Act violations are reported each year by water treatment facilities. Many areas have old, dirty water pipes, and some even have really old lead pipes. New Scientist reported that a comprehensive survey of US drinking water showed it contained an array of hormonally active chemicals like MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)—a chemical found in fuel, and a potential human carcinogen in high doses—and atrazine, a US pesticide that was banned in the European Union. Atrazine has been linked to reproductive problems in lab animals and is also linked to both breast cancer and prostate cancer.

In 2010, National Geographic reported that drinking water in schools in 27 states was contaminated with toxic substances, including lead.(17) In 2009, the Associated Press analyzed data from the EPA and found the public water for approximately 100 school districts contained lead, pesticides, and other toxins.(18)
If they are being pumped into schools, then they are probably being pumped into homes and businesses as well.

So, what do we do? We need to drink water.

What is the best choice?

Reverse osmosis is a very good method for filtering water.

Natural spring water, well water, or fresh water sources contain minerals and nutrients, so they are good options. When drinking purified bottled water, you can add some minerals, like a pinch of sea salt. When you do this, your body won’t need to pull minerals from itself to process the water.

Bottled water is what most people choose a good deal of the time, but is that a great choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

1. The EPA standards of the Clean Water Act do not apply to bottled water. There is very little regulation on bottled water, which is why I recommend having your own filter. The labels on bottled water often show springs with clear fresh water. But 25–45% of the bottled water is actually just TAP WATER! Not only that, but tap water is at least regulated and tested hundreds of times a month. The bottled water is only required to be tested once a week.

Some independent tests by the EWG of 10 major brands of bottled water have shown 38 pollutants, including disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication. (19 ) “Two of the 10 brands tested, Walmart’s and Giant’s store brands, bore the chemical signature of standard municipal water treatment—a cocktail of chlorine disinfection byproducts, and for Giant water, even fluoride. In other words, this bottled water was chemically indistinguishable from tap water.”(20)

2. Bottled water is environmentally harmful from a community standpoint and a landfill standpoint. I’m from Texas, and Ozarka is draining many of the underground aquifers that the communities and farmers depend on for their water. Another major brand, FIJI Water, is draining the Fiji islands’ aquifer.

Today they suffer from drought, crumbling pipes, and antiquated water treatment plants, but access to what should really be their water is denied them. In fact, “53 percent of the people who live in Fiji don’t have access to clean, safe water.” (21) Ironically, tests conducted by the Cleveland water department on FIJI water found that it contained much more arsenic and other contaminants than Cleveland tap water.(22)

3. Store water in glass containers, not plastic. The potentially hazardous chemical BPA is found in many plastic containers. BPA is a hormone disrupter. Studies have concluded that hormone-altering chemicals are damaging, even in very small doses. Scientific studies have linked BPA to asthma, cancer, infertility, low sperm count, heart disease, liver problems, early-onset diabetes, early puberty, and ADHD.(23)

It can leach into water for various reasons, including when a water-filled plastic container heats up— especially if it is left sitting in a hot car. Some would say to only use plastic containers marked with #2, #4, or #5 on the bottom, because they are supposedly safer. But really, thousands of chemical additives are added to plastics.

Additives called “plasticizers” are used to soften plastic. PVC, one of the “plasticizers,” contains phthalates, which are known to disrupt the endocrine system.(24) Phthalate chemicals have also been found to be carcinogenic.(25)

Studies have found that when plastics are heated, by leaving them in a hot car or washing them in a dishwasher, this increases the leaching of chemicals. Bottled water often travels many miles and through many climates, so the chance of it getting heated up at some point in its journey is very real.

4. Plastic pollution is a worldwide crisis. It’s a problem worldwide, but the plastic pollution in oceans is massive. I previously served as secretary of the Earth Society affiliated with the UN. I currently volunteer with a non-profit organization trying to restore life and natural balance to the sea grasses and sea life off the Texas coast. What I’ve learned is really shocking.

New research published in PLOS One estimates “more than five trillion pieces of plastic, collectively weighing nearly 269,000 tonnes, are floating in the world’s oceans, causing damage throughout the food chain”.(26) There is an island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean that is as large as the state of Texas.(27) Water bottles are a large part of the plastic pollution. The US alone will discard, on average, 38 billion water bottles a year.

5. More than a million marine species are killed every year due to plastic pollution. Getting caught in plastic litter is a major cause of death of seabirds, sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals. Plastic items ingested by sea life cause excruciating deaths. We all suffer as a result of this. And if you eat fish because you think it will be good for your health, remember you are ingesting whatever the fish have ingested as well.

6. Plastic manufacturing, which uses petroleum or natural gas, requires a huge amount of energy and resources. It’s estimated that over 17 million barrels of oil are required to produce the water bottles in the US alone.

7. Manufacturing water bottles causes air pollution. Phthalates, the chemicals used to make some plastics soft, are toxic and are constantly releasing these toxins into our air and environment, wherever they are.

8. About 80% of water bottles are not recycled. Most of them end up on beaches and roadways, and in streams.

If you want to continue to drink water, but you don’t want to use plastic water bottles, what do you do? You can’t drink the tap water. We’ve already become aware of the pollutants in that. So, I recommend using a water filter in your home, and filling your own glass or steel water bottle. This will cut down on the plastic-infused water and the huge amount of pollution the plastic water bottles cause.

There are many options for home water filters, ranging from carbon to reverse osmosis to home distillers. People ask me about the less expensive pitchers with the carbon filters. Many don’t remove enough of the contaminants, and most are unable to remove fluoride.

Reverse osmosis systems produce extremely pure water, and they can be an excellent solution. But, they have always needed to be installed under the sink, and they can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on the size you want. Then, buying new filters for them can be a major cost each year as well.

I’ve been researching water filtration systems for the home for over 30 years.

Recently, I learned about a brand new system by Spring Aqua.

Spring Aqua takes regular tap water and creates water that is clean, hydrating and life promoting. Their filters remove all harmful chemicals and contaminants, but that’s only the beginning. In addition to properly structuring the water, we boost its power by adding dissolved molecular hydrogen, which is stabilized, unlike tablets and ionizers. Hydrogen enhanced water is a powerful antioxidant.

Spring Aqua water has a hydrogen concentration of 1.4 to 1.6 ppm/L. One liter of water may be equal to consuming 750 bananas, or 35 carrots, or 4 bags of spinach in antioxidant value. If you noticed the similarity between the terms hydrogen and hydration, that’s because hydration is all about getting the hydrogen into the cells. The dense, organized molecular structure is what allows that hydrogen to be effectively taken in and utilized. The third element missing in most filtered water is the minerals that get stripped out.

Spring Aqua replenishes them in a bio-available (able to be absorbed on the cellular level) ionized form. Structure. Hydrogen. Ionized Minerals. This is what we call the WET Technology. It uses no electricity, no plastic bottles, and no water is wasted. It is an award-winning eco-friendly product (recognized by the WIIPA World Invention Intellectual Property Associations) and certified by SGS, the world’s largest provider of inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Their filter certification data is publicly available. Spring Aqua is recommended by the Hydration Foundation.

Here is the link for their website: https://springaqua.info/nancyaddison. Kenny Lu’s phone number is: 206-913-8888
Tell him “Nancy” told you to ask which filter is the best for my location and home situation.

You can also buy an inexpensive (around $40.00) Zero Water Filter, which is extremely effective at removing chlorine, fluoride, and glyphosate. I use my zero water filter frequently when traveling. You can also purchase them in glass.

Sources for article in March 2020, Ask Nancy Newsletter

1. Hattersley, Joseph G. (2000). “The Negative Health Effects of Chlorine.” The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Vol. 15, 2nd Quarter 2000. http://www.orthomolecular.org/library/jom/2000/articles/2000-v15n02- p089.shtml

2. Sohn, Emily. (2010, September 21). “Chlorinated Pools May Increase Cancer Risk.” NBC News. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/39139307/ns/technology_and_science- science/t/chlorinated-pools-may-increase-cancer-risk/

3. Connett, Paul. (2011, January 9).“50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.” Canton, NY: St. Lawrence University. http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Non- food/Environment/50_reasons_to_oppose_fluoridation_0109111037. html

Originally published as:
Connett, Paul. (2004). Fifty reasons to oppose fluoridation. Medical Veritas, [1:70]-80. In the introduction to the 2004 version it was explained that after over four years the Irish authorities had not been able to muster a response to the “50 Reasons,” despite agreeing to do so in 2000. 2004 edition retrieved from http://www.waterskraus.com/pdf/50%20Reasons%20to%20Oppose% 20Fluoridation.pdf
4. Ibid.
5. Connet, Paul, et. al. (2005, April 8). Revisiting the fluoride- osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: part II. Submitted to the NRC review on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water. http://oehha.ca.gov/Prop65/public_meetings/052909coms/fluoride/AE HSPFANFluoride2.pdf
6. Ibid., page 4.
7. Kumar, JV and Green, EL. (1998, February). “Recommendations for Fluoride Use in Children.” NY State Dental Journal, p. 41-48. Qtdby Connet in 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.
8. Levine, 1976;Ferjerskov, Thylstrup and Larsen, 1981; Carlos, 1983; Featherstone, 1987, 1999, 2000; Margolis and Moreno, 1990; Clark, 1993; Burt, 1994; Shellis and Duckworth, 1994; and Limeback,

1999, 2000; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999. (All cited on p. 2, 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation, by Dr. Paul Connett.)
9. Diesendorf, Mark. (1986, July 10). “The Mystery of the Declining Dental Decay.” (Commentary). Nature, 322: 125-129. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v322/n6075/pdf/322125a0.pdf 10. Colquhoun, J. (1997, Autumn). Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 41(1): 29-44. University of Chicago Press. Full text reprinted at http://www.fluoridation.com/colquhoun.htm

11. Galetti, P and Joyet, G. (October, 1958). Effect of fluorine on thyroidal iodine metabolism in hyperthyroidism. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 18(10): 1102-1110. Reprinted at http://www.slweb.org/galletti.html

12. Ditkoff, B. A. & Lo Gerfo, P. (2000). The Thyroid Guide. NY: Harper-Collins.
13. Lin, F. F., et. al. (1991). The relationship of a low–iodine and high–fluoride environment to subclinical cretinism in Xinjiang. Iodine Deficiency Disorder Newsletter 7.

14. US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (2003, September). Toxicological profile for fluorides, hydrogen, fluoride, and fluorine. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp11.pdf
Summary page at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp.asp?id=212&tid=38

15. Hoover, R. N., et. al. (1990). Fluoridation of Drinking Water and Subsequent Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Report to the Director of the National Cancer Institute.
16. Connet, P., et. al. (2005, March 2). Revisiting the Fluoride- Osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: Part 1, page 1. Submitted to the NRC review panel on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water. http://www.fluoridealert.org/wp- content/uploads/fan-bassin.2006a.pdf

17. Barclay, Eliza. (2010, March 5). “What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?” National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100303-bottled- water-tap-schools/

18. Associated Press. (2009, September 25). “Drinking Water at Schools Contains Lead, Pesticides, Other Toxins: Study.” New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/drinking- water-schools-lead-pesticides-toxins-study-article-1.404089

19. Naidenko, Olga, et. al. (2008, October 15). “Bottled Water Quality Investigation: 10 Major Brands, 38 Pollutants.” EWG (Environmental Workers Group). http://www.ewg.org/research/bottled-water-quality- investigation

20. Ibid.
21. World, NPR, “A Bottled-Water Drama In Fiji” December 1, 2010, http://www.npr.org/2010/12/01/131733493/A-Bottled-Water-Drama- In-Fiji
22. “Cleveland Takes Offense at Fiji Water Ad.” (2006, July 20). The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2006/07/20/AR2006072000322.html
23. Vandenberg, L. N., et. al. (2012, June). “Hormones and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Low-Dose Effects and Nonmonotonic Dose Responses.” Endocrine Reviews, 33(3):378- 455. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3365860/
24. ibid
25. Le, Hoa H., et. al. (2008, January 30). “Bisphenol A is released from polycarbonate drinking bottles and mimics the neurotoxic actions of estrogen in developing cerebellar neurons.” Toxicology Letters, 176(2): 149-156. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2254523/
26. Milman, Oliver. (2014, December 10). “Full Scale of Plastic in the World’s Oceans Revealed for First Time.” The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/dec/10/full-scale- plastic-worlds-oceans-revealed-first-time-pollution
27. Ibid.
28. Magnesium in diet – medline plus, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002423.htm
29. Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/evolutionary- psychiatry/201106/magnesium-and-the-brain-the-original-chill-pill

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Detoxification, Your Health, And Having A Healthy Weight

Nancy Addison — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:55:30 +0000

We are coming out of winter and it’s almost spring…a perfect time to get a jump-start on spring cleaning your body! There are many reasons to clean out the inside of your body on a regular basis. Clean cells and a clean body, inside and out, are the secret to having more energy, looking younger, and having a stronger immune system.

We need to cleanse because we acquire toxins in our bodies on a regular basis. In today’s world, an estimated one billion humans are exposed regularly to environmental toxins.

We live in a world that is literally saturated with toxins. We can absorb toxins by breathing in polluted air, taking showers or drinking chlorinated tap water, eating foods when we don’t know their source or preparation method, being exposed to pesticides, toxic cleaning fluids, dry-cleaning fluids, or pest control fluids, and wearing new, unwashed clothing. Over one billion humans are exposed to high levels of toxic metals and metalloids in the environment.

Some common symptoms of being toxic (and being in need of a detoxification cleanse) are: constipation, gas and bloating, diarrhea, back pain, joint and muscle pain, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, insatiable hunger, itchy ears, nose, or anus, unpleasant sensations in the stomach, nervousness, grumpiness, chronic fatigue, lethargy or apathy, various skin problems, problems sleeping, nutritional deficiencies or anemia, problems with the immune system, teeth grinding or clenching, weight gain, forgetfulness, and blurry vision.

One of the most damaging toxins that we are exposed to is mercury. Mercury toxicity is more common than most people realize. (This is especially true for people who eat seafood or salt taken from today’s polluted oceans.) Mercury is a neurotoxin, and you can get toxicity from energy saving light bulbs (these emit a toxic mercury vapor into the air that we breathe), seafood (tuna and swordfish are particularly high in mercury), vaccines, some body care products, water, and dental amalgam fillings.

Studies show that mercury, even in small amounts, can damage the central nervous system causing irritability, fatigue, mood swings, behavioral problems, tremors, headaches, hearing loss, dysarthria, incoordination, hallucinations, loss of peripheral vision, “pins and needles” feelings, usually in the hands, feet, and around the mouth, lack of coordination of movements, ringing in your ears, insomnia, and even death.

If you have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, MS, fibromyalgia, Autism, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, or a brain tumor, you may actually have mercury poisoning.

Mercury can damage the brain, kidneys, liver and central nervous system. Infants and children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of mercury.

Mercury affects male children at a higher rate than females.

Mercury in the cardiovascular system, “even in low doses can cause hypertension and alterations in endothelial function.”

Frequently people tell me that they can’t lose weight no matter what they do. This can be because the body is holding onto toxins by surrounding them with fat cells. This happens when the body gets overloaded with toxins. In order to protect the body from the toxins, it surrounds them with fat to protect itself from their harmful effects. Until you can detoxify the body, the body will hold onto those protective layers of fat.

When you do a detoxification cleanse, many people find that they are able to lose weight. This is because the body no longer has a need for that fat it was protecting you with.

Additionally, our bodies become acidic through stress and the foods we eat. These toxins and acids hurt our bodies deep within our cells. How can the body have a clean liver, blood, or lymphatic system if it is filled with toxins, acid, and waste? A clean intestinal system and frequent, thorough bowel movements are key elements of a truly healthy system.

We absorb most of our nutrients though the intestinal wall. If it is clean, we are able to absorb the nutrients. If it is not clean but is instead full of waste and rancid debris, then the body won’t get the nutrients it needs. Dr. Anthony Bassler, a gastroenterologist, said, “Every physician should realize the intestinal toxemias (poisons) are the most important primary and contributing cause of many disorders and diseases of the body.”

We also need to cleanse because our intestines can become thick with plaque over time. This “mucoid plaque” can result from consuming foods like milk, wheat, and meat. It can be thick and rubbery. It can even look a little like a rope when it exits out of the body.

In the book Tissue Cleansing through Bowel Management, Dr. Bernard Jensen, DC, ND, PhD addresses this: “The heavy mucus coating in the colon thickens and becomes a host of putrefaction. The blood capillaries to the colon begin to pick up the toxins, poisons, and noxious debris as it seeps through the bowel wall. All tissues and organs of the body are now taking on toxic substances. Here is the beginning of true autointoxication on a physiological level.

One autopsy revealed a colon to be 9 inches in diameter with a passage through it no larger than a pencil. The rest was caked up layer upon layer of encrusted fecal material. This accumulation can have the consistency of truck tire rubber. It’s that hard and black. Another autopsy revealed a stagnant colon to weigh in at an incredible 40 pounds.

Dr. Richard Anderson, ND, NMD addresses the subject of plaque as well. Dr. Anderson, an expert on colon cleansing, wrote Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Volumes 1 & 2. In an article on colon plaque, he says: The phrase, “mucoid plaque” is a coined term that I use to describe various conditions found throughout the body, especially in hollow organs and the alimentary canal. It is a substance that the body naturally creates under unnatural conditions, such as attacks from acids, drugs, heavy metals, and toxic chemicals.

Professional cleanses, like colonics or enemas, can remove this old leftover waste and plaque from the intestinal tract.

The good news is that there are really effective cleanses that can help you safely remove these toxins from your body. I recommend cleansing for a minimum of 10 days and as long as 21 days to detoxify the body and adjust its pH on a regular basis. This will keep the inner environment of the body’s digestive system cleaner, healthier, and able to support a vibrant immune system.

Along with this comes an additional benefit. A major part of the body’s happiness chemical, serotonin, is synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract. It is no wonder people feel happier and better when their bowels are clean and functioning in the most optimal way! I do a month-long cleanse every January to start off the New Year fresh and renewed after too much holiday party munching.

Each time you cleanse, it will get easier. Eventually, or maybe very quickly, you will see a difference in how you feel.

“Chemical Free Body” makes a nice, easy cleanse that is incredibly effective for cleansing the liver. This 100% naturally occurring formula by Chemical Free Body is made with special, heavy metal free Zeolites and a powerful Herbal Blend which can support your body’s natural elimination of toxic Chemicals, Heavy Metals, Radiation, Synthetic Estrogens and Free-Radicals.

I do this Chemical Free Body cleanse every 3 months and I recommend it to my clients. This is literally a detox and nutrition clinic in a box. Look at each product as a tool in your health
tool-kit doing a necessary job to clean and nourish your body. GREEN 85 replaces the roughly 85% of nutrients in the soil so your cells have the building blocks to give you energy and repair themselves. GUT DETOX gently removes the 6-12 pounds of unwanted waste matter lining the digestive tract. TOXIN DETOX helps to remove heavy metals, radiation and toxic chemicals from the blood, fat & muscle tissue. PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS helps to colonize your gut bacteria to help with digestion and boost immunity and mental clarity. ULTRA ENZYMES help assist the breakdown of heavy foods while supplying necessary minerals to the nutrient deficient foods we consume and helping the rehabilitation process of gut action.

The two things I think are most lacking in the American diet are good types of fiber and chlorophyll-rich green foods. This detox cleanse has both. Quite simply, it is made up of healthy food that most people lack in their normal everyday diet.

The nutrients will feed your body, as well as flush and pull toxins and acids out of your cells. The fiber will absorb these toxins and expand like a sponge. You will then drink a lot of water, which will create a cleaning effect. Along with the sponge-like fiber, the toxic particles, plaque, and other debris that might be lodged in the intestines will be dragged out.

Each time you cleanse, it will clean out a little more. Think of the layers of an onion. When you start, you will get one layer, and the next time, you will get the next layer. You may eventually find this is a good part of your daily or weekly routine. I do a cleanse a few times a week, year-round, as a normal part of my life/diet.

All food should be efficiently digested, its nutrients absorbed, and its waste eliminated. If you are eating three times per day, then you should be having bowel movements three times per day. The more fiber you ingest, the easier and more efficiently the waste will be eliminated. There is not a set time period for this, but ideally it should be anywhere from 3–12 hours after each meal.

You can test your digestive function by eating a meal of raw or slightly steamed red beets. The deep red color in the bowel movement will allow you to see when that meal is eliminated. This is an easy way to see if your body is eliminating quickly and efficiently.

If you feel uncomfortable and are not having bowel movements, you may want to get a colonic series to help get your system cleaned out and moving again.

Drink lots of water, and fresh green organic vegetable juices to keep the toxins, acid, and waste moving out of the body. This is so important! These cleanses are cleaning out the inside of your body. With the removal of the plaque, waste, and debris, you will also be alkalizing your body with the super detox foods.

You will have to make a personal decision about the length of your cleanse. Many holistic physicians think 21 days is the best length.
You may want to consult me or your holistic physician before starting a cleanse, or do the cleanse under his or her guidance.

I am hosting a wellness retreat in Round Top, Texas April 10-14.

I am also planning to host some wellness retreats in Costa Rica, beginning this summer 2023. So, come join me for some adventures in food, wellness, peace, and a healthy environment! Watch for details in future newsletters.

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A Discussion About Water And The State Of The World Today With Gina Bria and Kenny Lu

Nancy Addison — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:21:15 +0000

Leading nutritionist/health specialist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with Gina Bria (with the Hydration Foundation) and Kenny Lu (with Spring Aqua), about the importance of quality water. Nancy, Gina, and Kenny discuss a large range of topics concerning the health benefits of consuming structured mineral-rich water. They expand of the various ways structured water works in the body, what does gel-like water mean, and what it means to our health, food, and earth. They expand on electricity, toxins in the environment, and the present situation today with the pandemic.
Nancy’s link for Spring Aqua – https://water.springaqua.com/nancyaddison

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Information provided in this audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Let’s Get Hydrated!

Nancy Addison — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Leading nutritionist/health specialist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with Gina Bria (with the Hydration Foundation) and Kenny Lu (with Spring Aqua), about the importance of quality water. Nancy, Gina, and Kenny discuss the health benefits of consuming structured mineral-rich water. They expand of the various ways structured water works in the body, what does gel-like water mean, and what it means to our health, food, and earth. Link for Spring Aqua – https://water.springaqua.com/nancyaddison

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, Gina Bria (with the Hydration Foundation), and Kenny Lu. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Information provided in this audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor, Gina Bria (with the Hydration Foundation) ,and Kenny Lu. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Water – The Elixir Of Life

Nancy Addison — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Leading nutritionist/health specialist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with Kenny Lu, with Spring Aqua, about the importance of quality water. Nancy and Kenny discuss the health benefits of consuming structured, hydrogen-rich, mineral-rich water. They expand of the various ways hydrogen works in the body, what does mineral-rich mean, and why buying water in plastic bottles is not a good idea. Link for Spring Aqua – https://water.springaqua.com/nancyaddison

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Nutritional Suggestions For Health, Addressing Oxidative Stress, Coronavirus, And Essential Nutrients

Nancy Addison — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:10:19 +0000

“Some physicians would rather stand by and see their patient die

than use ascorbic acid,

because in their finite minds it exists only as a vitamin.

Vitamin C is the safest substance available to the physician.”

– Dr. Frederick Klenner

Although all nutrients and minerals are important for optimum health, there are a few nutrients that are critical for good health and a strong immune system.

The coronavirus, as well as other harmful bacteria or viruses, like the flu, are most deadly for people whose immune system is weak. Nutrient-dense foods and supplements can be a way to strengthen and build a stronger immune system that can support overall health and well-being.

Vitamin C is one of those essential nutrients that is at the top of the list for helping to prevent and/or treat numerous health conditions. It is considered essential because our body does not make it and we must obtain it from a food source. It is also a water-soluble nutrient that should be in the diet on a daily basis.

When it comes to infections or a virus such as the flu, it is accepted that vitamin C is part of the immune response and quickly becomes depleted. It helps by encouraging the production of white blood cells that fight disease, by attaching themselves to and killing all of the invading microbes.

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, which is a nutrient that chemically binds and neutralizes the tissue-damaging effects of substances known as free radicals. Vitamin C it is critical to the growth and health of bones, teeth, gums, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C enables the body to efficiently use carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

Quite a few in-depth studies have shown the efficiency of Vitamin C to prevent and treat many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, polio, dementia, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, viruses, comas, scurvy, and the common cold.

Vitamin C supplements can also reduce the blood levels of lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. These toxic elements have no physiological benefits and can cause great harm.

Vitamin C plays an important role in how our bodies handle physical and emotional stress. With everything that is going on worldwide with this Covid-19 pandemic, many people are feeling stress and anxiety, especially if they are watching mainstream news.

Vitamin C is needed by the adrenal glands to synthesize hormones, and the normally high levels of ascorbic acid in these glands are especially depleted during high-stress situations.

Unfortunately, many vitamin manufacturers that create Vitamin C don’t make Vitamin C in a way that the body can utilize properly. Many of the Vitamin C’s on the market have damaged this fragile vitamin by using techniques with heat, steam, or high pressure grinding. The manufacturers frequently add fillers, additives, and preservatives, which totally deplete the raw materials of all nutritional value. They are commonly synthetic or simply not the quality that the body can use. Synthetic or damaged Vitamin C supplements that are manufactured in this way have little or no effect on the body, because the body does not recognize them as
Vitamin C, but as a mixture of harmful toxins in need of elimination.

Scottish physician James Lind (1716 – 1794) was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy. Having observed the preventive and curative powers of citrus fruits and lemon juice during his years as a naval surgeon, he wrote a treatise recommending their mandatory consumption by British sailors for scurvy prevention and better health.

Then in the 1900s, the meticulous work of Hungarian-born researcher Albert Szent-Györgyi isolated and identified Vitamin C and documented the metabolic mechanism that enables its use within cells. He was recognized with a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1937.

Vitamin C really came to the forefront of the public’s attention in the 1970s, when two-time Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linus Pauling published “Vitamin C and the Common Cold.” He had used five to ten grams of Vitamin C a day to help fortify the immune system.

As I have researched further, I have read work by Dr. Thomas E. Levy
(a cardiologist and lawyer), who has used Vitamin C in various forms in his practice. He believes in its incredible healing power so much that
he wrote a book on the subject that medical doctors now use as a guide for their practice. They also can use it in court, if they are questioned or accused of using unsubstantiated medical methods on their patients.

In “Curing the Incurable: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins,”
3rd Edition by Thomas E. Levy MD JD, he states that the three most
vital factors required to get the most from Vitamin C are: “Dose, Dose, Dose!” He believes vitamin C to be the most powerful antibiotic. (Click here to hear his talk on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0x8CxUKDrc)

According to Dr. Levy, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C is 60 mg, which is fine for dietary purposes. But, to get the maximum benefit of this natural anti-microbial, anti-toxin, anti-oxidant we all need much more.

He has researched, cited, and documented work by “Dr. F. R. Klenner, Reidsville, N.C., which is where much of the documented research on Vitamin C emerged.

Dr. Frederick Klenner conducted studies for Viral Pneumonia and treated it with Vitamin C. He documented his treatment for Viral Pneumonia infection in 42 cases over a five-year period. The excellent results
were due to his remedy of Vitamin C IV’s (ascorbic acid) given in large amounts.

When a diagnosis of Viral Pneumonia was entertained, the patient was given 1000 mg. of Vitamin C intravenously every six to twelve hours.
If a diagnosis was established in the home, the usual initial dose was
500 mg. given in the gluteal muscle.

Dr. Klenner also treated polio-myelitis during the 1948 epidemic.
For seven years he treated these polio-myelitis virus infections
and cured them in a period of seventy-two hours, by the employment
of massive frequent injections of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C given I. V. They were given intravenously because the injection was thus made painless and the response was faster.

In infants and very small children however, 500 mg. injected into the gluteal muscle every six to twelve hours was the method of choice.

“In almost every case, the patient felt better within an hour after the first injection and noted a very definite change after two hours. Nausea was relieved by the first injection as was the headache.“

Vitamin C is found in various fresh, organic foods, including citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit; in green vegetables such as watercress, parsley, spinach, broccoli, and cabbage; and in tomatoes and potatoes.

Food processing may degrade or destroy Vitamin C, as can exposure
to air, drying, salting, cooking (especially in copper pots), or processing. (Freezing does not usually cause loss of Vitamin C unless foods are stored for a very long time.)

In modern times, access to fresh fruits and vegetables is common, rendering full-blown cases of vitamin C deficiency relatively rare. Cases are normally limited to isolated elderly adults, and usually men whose diet is limited to foods lacking in Vitamin C, as well as to infants fed reconstituted milk or milk substitutes without a Vitamin C or orange juice supplement. Those with certain illnesses, such as AIDS, cancer or tuberculosis, surgical patients, and those exposed to long periods of cold temperatures can also suffer from Vitamin C insufficiency.”

Dr. Klenner made Vitamin C IV’s his common practice for treating almost all, if not all of his patients. He would have his staff give his new patients a Vitamin C IV first thing, sometimes even before he examined them.

Dr. Levy has taken the study of Vitamin C supplementation further, and now believes we can use various forms of Vitamin C to saturate the cells and tissue, which is read by the body as glucose.

Dr. Levy says to avoid potassium ascorbate and calcium ascorbate.

On page 131 of Dr. Levy’s book “Primal Panacea,” he writes “My clinical experience with Altrient C liposome-encapsulated Vitamin C suggests that the clinical impact of liposome-encapsulated Vitamin C may even exceed the clinical impact of intravenous Vitamin C for some acute infections.”

Liposome C is currently the form of Vitamin C that Dr. Levy likes best because it can be absorbed well. He says that Liposome C in a dose of 5 gm is equivalent to 50 gm of Vitamin C in an IV solution. Dr. Levy advises to “take as many forms (meaning IV, Oral supplements, and fresh fruits and vegetables) of Vitamin C as possible”

He says that Oral Vitamin C can help neutralize toxins in the gut.
He goes on to say that Vitamin C will help get a lot of bowel problems resolved and give probiotics a chance to re-establish themselves in the gut, which is where the majority of our probiotics (which make up the immune system) reside.

According to Dr. Levy, acutely ill patients all have a different oxidative stress load, which is what he says causes most diseases. But the basic principle of pushing the Vitamin C level high and keeping it high, even if you don’t resolve the infectious disease or you don’t resolve the chronic disease with this first Vitamin C IV, it will still help the patient to feel better and put them on the road to better health.

There are numerous studies that prove that an incredible number of diseases are mediated by oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants may play a pivotal role in preventing or slowing the progression of diseases.

Antioxidants have also been seen to reduce the development of asthmatic symptoms and oxidative stress. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Beta Carotene are all antioxidants. Supplementation of these has been associated with improved lung function.

In addition to taking Vitamin C, I have been taking a supplement for the past few years that has been proven to reduce oxidative stress in the body by 40% in 30 days. (I take it along with Protandim NRF 1 and NAD, which I think makes it provide even more health advantages.)

(My link for the supplement is: https://nancyaddison.lifevantage.com/us-en/)

These 3 supplemental technologies (Protandim Nrf2, Protandim Nrf1 and NAD) are all clinically shown to protect against viruses.

NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a molecule found in every cell in the body. NAD is used to power your metabolism by enabling the mitochondria, which provide the power of the cell, which in turn converts the food we eat into the energy our body needs to sustain all its functions.

NAD is a bacteria nutrient, B 3. NAD was researched by David Sinclair of Harvard, when he started studying resveratrol (an antioxidant in red grapes and red wine) and it’s anti-aging effects. His lab made headlines by reporting that the mitochondria in the muscles of elderly mice were restored to a youthful state after just a week of injections with NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), a molecule that naturally occurs in cells and, like NR, boosts levels of NAD.

Studies show that NAD fuels the activity of sirtuins, including SIRT3. Sirtuins are a family of proteins that regulate cellular health.
Sirtuins play a key role in regulating cellular homeostasis.

Homeostasis involves keeping the cell in balance. What studies are showing is that the more NAD there is in cells, the more SIRT1 does beneficial things. One of those things is to induce formation of new mitochondria. When NAD activates SIRT3, this is thought to keep mitochondria running smoothly

In conclusion, eating one medium orange will provide almost double the daily amount of Vitamin C at 70 mg, and two medium tomatoes will hit the goal at 20 mg each.

Dr. Levy says that in tests, Vitamin C has worked against every virus, if given in a sufficient concentration.

Dr Mike Skinner, a virologist at Imperial College London, says we won’t know Vitamin C’s value against coronavirus for some time, and says the dose being tested is ‘massive’. ‘They’re doing the trials now.

The addition of Vitamin C, in its many forms, is incredibly beneficial for restoring health to the body.

Dr. Levy stated that adding some magnesium to the body is also very important, as the body is commonly low in magnesium as well. You can do this by taking a magnesium chloride flake bath or using topical cream.
In this way you can give your body some good tools to use in order to create better health.

Sources;

1. Dr. Thomas E. Levy – Vitamin C The Ultimate Antibiotic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0x8CxUKDrc

2. Curing the Incurable, 3rd Edition: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins

by Thomas E. Levy MD JD, Dr. Garry Gordon, et al.

3. Primal Panacea

by Thomas E Levy MD JD and MD Garry Gordon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0x8CxUKDrc

4. Chemistry For Life, Albert Szent-Györgyi’s Discovery of Vitamin C

International Historic Chemical Landmark

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/szentgyorgyi.html

By Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, nutritionist, chef, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy. She teaches people about living a healthier, happier life through nutrition and lifestyle. She has appeared on NBC, Fox, CBS, and in documentaries (one example- “Eating You Alive”). You can reach her on her website, Organic Healthy Life, or find more easy, healthy recipes in Nancy’s award-winning books, which are half cookbook. Here is her author page on Amazon. Author.to/nancyaddison

The information from Nancy Addison and Organic Healthy Lifestyle LLC is not offered for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or disorder nor have any statements herein been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We strongly encourage you to discuss topics of concern with your health care provider.

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Health Benefits Of Magnesium

Nancy Addison — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:09:04 +0000

As I have researched health and nutrition during the past 33 years, I continue to encounter the incredible healing power of magnesium.

Magnesium is a trace mineral necessary for hundreds of bodily functions. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium has been linked to diabetes, migraines, allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, calcification of soft tissue (including the heart valve), muscle cramps, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hearing loss, menstrual cramps, insomnia, irritability, trembling, twitching, and more. Magnesium deficiency can cause increased levels of adrenaline, which can contribute to anxiety. Magnesium is necessary to transfer energy from protein to allow the muscle to contract. If you have high blood pressure, magnesium also helps keep blood pressure down.

High magnesium levels are believed to lower the risk of diabetes. Two separate research teams comprised of researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School found a link between magnesium and reduced Type 2 diabetes risk. These findings were published in the January, 2004, issue of the journal Diabetes Care.[ii] In fact, they found that “as magnesium intake rose, levels of several markers of inflammation decreased, as did resistance to the effects of the key blood-sugar-regulating hormone insulin. Higher blood levels of magnesium also were linked to a lower degree of insulin resistance. Increasing magnesium intake may be important for improving insulin sensitivity, reducing systemic inflammation, and decreasing diabetes risk.”[iii]

Yet, 56 percent of Americans do not receive sufficient magnesium from their diet.[iv] reason so many people are deficient in magnesium may be the use of calcium supplements not including magnesium. “High calcium intakes can make magnesium deficiency worse,” according to Forrest Nielsen. ^[iii] He says consuming additional magnesium can help. In an article on the USDA Agriculture Research Service website, Mr. Nielsen goes on to say: “The diets of many people do not contain enough magnesium for good health and sleep.”[v]

Whole grains, nuts, and vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables, are a wonderful source of magnesium. Beans also contain magnesium. Even the cacao bean, from which chocolate is made, contains magnesium! The cacao bean is a little bitter, which is why chocolatiers add sugar. But in its raw, organic, unsweetened form, it is actually very healthy and rich with magnesium! Some tasty magnesium-rich organic food choices for children are baked potatoes, bananas, coconut milk, peas, peanut butter, bean burritos, cacao, and cashews.

It is important to buy organic, non-GMO produce. Magnesium and other minerals are missing from commercial, non-organically grown crops because the herbicide glyphosate, which is commonly known as the weed-killer “Round-up” is frequently used on non-organic crops. Round-up chelates minerals. This means it strips minerals, including magnesium, from crops and they are no longer present in the food when it is consumed.[vi] It is also important to limit caffeine and alcohol, as they can contribute to magnesium loss. Foods and drinks that are high in caffeine include: coffee, tea, some energy drinks and bars, and various types of soda.

Taking a magnesium supplement is also another great option. I have found that magnesium chloride is the most absorbable version and safest version of magnesium. According to the National Institute of Health, “Absorption of magnesium from different kinds of magnesium supplements varies. Forms of magnesium that dissolve well in liquid are more completely absorbed in the gut than less soluble forms. Small studies have found that magnesium in the chloride and citrate forms is absorbed more completely and is more bioavailable than magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate.”[viii] Magnesium Chloride[ix] solubility in liquids is very high. Because of this, magnesium chloride is more absorbable in the gut as compared to less soluble forms of magnesium, like Magnesium Sulfate.

Most magnesium supplements are synthetic, so be sure to double-check the source of what you purchase. Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) for instance, is a generic term used by many companies. The term “Epsom salt” was created by the chemist Nehemiah Grew in 1695, when he wrote a book entitled: “Bitter Purging Salts”. He called the mineral “Epsom” after the town where it was discovered. Epsom spring and mines were depleted decades ago, so most Epsom salts sold today are actually synthetic and not mined salt or natural at all. The Magnesium Chloride salt flakes that I’m using now can be ordered from Elektra Magnesium] It is naturally-mined, and food grade.

Magnesium is a water-soluble mineral that we need to replenish daily, especially if we perspire from exercise or heat. Taking magnesium rich baths can help alleviate sore muscles, tension, headaches, and can promote a good night’s sleep. Transdermal absorption (absorption through the skin with lotions or bath salt flakes) is an effective way to absorb magnesium. Soaking in a Magnesium Chloride-rich bath can also help the body release toxins through the skin. This can greatly benefit the kidneys and the liver.

So, at the end of the day, when you are ready for bed, take a Magnesium Chloride salt flake foot soak or bath, relax, and supplement your body’s magnesium levels. It can help you sleep better and improve your health in so many ways.

By Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, nutritionist, chef, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy. She teaches people about living a healthier, happier life through nutrition and lifestyle. She has appeared on NBC, Fox, CBS, and in documentaries (one example- “Eating You Alive”). You can reach her on her website, Organic Healthy Life, or find more easy, healthy recipes in Nancy’s award-winning books, which are half cookbook. Here is her author page on Amazon. Author.to/nancyaddison

I use Magnesium Chloride by Elektra. Here is a link to the website: https://www.magnesiumviaskin.com/?ref=10

Medical Disclaimer:Information provided in this article, book, podcast, website, email, etc. is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, AADP. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

[i] “Diabetes risk may fall as magnesium intake climbs.” (September 24, 2010). Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-diabetes-magnesium-idUSTRE68N4ZA20100924.

[ii] Magnesium-Rich Foods Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Says

By Alan J. Tabak, Crimson Staff Writer January 21, 2004, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2004/1/21/magnesium-rich-foods-reduce-diabetes-risk-study/.

[iii] “Diabetes risk may fall as magnesium intake climbs.” (September 24, 2010). Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-diabetes-magnesium-idUSTRE68N4ZA20100924.

[iv] Agricultural Research Service. “What We Eat in America, NHANES 2001–2002, 1 Day, Individuals 1+ Years, Excluding Breast-Fed Children and Pregnant or Lactating Females.” http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/12355000/pdf/0102/usualintaketables2001-02.pdf.

[v] Nielsen, Forrest. “Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? More Magnesium Might Help.” USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=15617&pf=1&cg_id=0.

[vi] Bennett, Michael, Senior Research Scientist at MIT Shows a Crazy Correlation Between Disease & Glyphosate, Michael Bennett, April 25, 2019, https://www.weedkillercrisis.com/topics/glyphosate-report-2019/.

[vii] Durlach J¹, Guiet-Bara A, Pagès N, Bac P, Bara M., Magnesium chloride or magnesium sulfate: a genuine question, Magnes Res. 2005 Sep;18(3):187-92, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16259379.

[viii] NIH, Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals, https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/.

[ix] Chloride is a critically important negatively charged ion of the blood. Our bodies prefer to be pH neutral and chloride helps support this by reducing acid levels in order to bring the acid/alkaline levels into balance. Chloride is an electrolyte that works in conjunction with other electrolytes to help control body fluids and maintain electrolyte balance. Low blood pressure and an overall feeling of weakness are a couple of symptoms of a chloride deficiency.

[x] Call to order Elektra Magnesium Direct at 305-788-7629 and use the code NancyA10.

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Water Quality Is Paramount

Nancy Addison — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:49:04 +0000

Water is a key ingredient for our health and well-being because our bodies are 66–72% water. Water is the elixir of life. Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. In this article I’m going to expand on the best waters for your health, as well as details to help you make better water choices for you and your family.

Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration, so it is important to maintain an adequate intake of water throughout the day. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD, treated and cured approximately 3,000 prisoners suffering from what he called chronic intracellular dehydration.

The “water cure” he prescribes is:

Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight daily.

Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every 16 ounces of water.

Be mindful of the source of the water you drink, bathe, and swim in. Almost all public water supplies have chemicals added, including chlorine and sodium fluoride—both of which are poisons.

Chlorine was the first poison developed for warfare. It destroys Vitamin E in the body and the good probiotics in the intestines. “Industrial chemist J.P. Bercz, PhD, showed in 1992 that chlorinated water alters and destroys unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs), the building blocks of people’s brains and central nervous systems.”(1) Our skin is our largest organ. While showering or swimming in chlorinated water, chlorine is absorbed directly into the skin and enters the bloodstream in the same way we absorb medication delivered by a skin patch. Research linking swimming in chlorinated pools to medical conditions continues to make headlines. Studies indicate, among other things, that swimming in chlorinated water may increase the risk of developing cancer and may damage the lungs.(2)

Sodium fluoride is a byproduct of the manufacture of aluminum and fertilizers, and can be contaminated with lead and arsenic. It is commonly added by governments to our municipal water supply on the pretext that it is good for our teeth and health, but the dental studies upon which this practice is based were done using calcium fluoride, not sodium fluoride.

Fluoride has been used in Chinese medicine as a tranquilizer, and also in many places as a rat poison. The chemically derived fluorides added to our water are completely different from naturally occurring fluoride.

Recently, a study has shown that dangers associated with fluoride have been hidden from the public, and that fluoride causes neurological damage.

According to Dr. Paul Connett, PhD:

“Fluoride is a cumulative poison. On average, only 50 percent of the fluoride we ingest each day is excreted through the kidneys. The remainder accumulates in our bones, pineal gland, and other tissues. If the kidney is damaged, fluoride accumulation will increase, and with it, the likelihood of harm.”(3)

Fluoride affects the thyroid gland and all of our enzymatic systems. Side effects from fluoride ingestion include weight problems, damage to the immune system, and other serious disorders. Fluoride affects people of different ages differently. According to Dr. Connett:

“The level of fluoride put into water (1 ppm) is up to 200 times higher than normally found in mothers’ milk (0.005–0.01 ppm) (Ekstrand, 1981; Institute of Medicine, 1997). There are no benefits, only risks, for infants ingesting this heightened level of fluoride at such an early age. (This is an age where susceptibility to environmental toxins is particularly high.)”(4)

I learned recently about a study from 2001 on fluoride and osteosarcoma, which was a critical study in the form of Dr. Elise Bassin’s PhD dissertation at Harvard University. It found a strong, statistically significant relationship between “fluoride exposure during the sixth through eighth years of life (the ‘mid-childhood growth spurt’) and the later development of osteosarcoma among young males.”(5)

Dr. Bassin’s thesis was extremely well-researched and detailed, with accurate assessments of her subjects and the content of their drinking water. Her work detected a direct association with fluoride and osteosarcoma. Her work and her findings show:

“Bone is the principal site for fluoride accumulation within the body, and the rate of accumulation is elevated during the periods of bone development. Thus, the cells in the bone, particularly during the growth spurts, may be exposed to some of the highest fluoride concentrations in the body.”(6)

Her study shows that fluoride is toxic and carcinogenic. Osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, appears in young men in their late teens and early twenties. Her research and her findings have never been disproven.

“After 10 years of the trial (which was methodologically flawed), it looked as if there was a large decrease in dental cavities in the fluoridated community, compared to the non-fluoridated community. However, when children were re-examined in these two cities in 1995 (50 years after the trial began), there was practically no difference in the dental decay in the two communities. If anything, the teeth in the non-fluoridated Kingston were slightly better.”(7)

It looks like to me like there was a study, with no long-term effect yet in place, promoting the use of fluoride in our water to provide better dental health. Yet as long-term studies were done, they found that was actually not the case. It did not help with dental health, and, in fact, adding this toxic chemical to the water supply was found to cause many other health problems.

It was added in a way that was not regulated in dosage or concentration, thus causing a cumulative effect in people’s bodies.

Then, consider the numerous studies done by leading dental researchers showing results that the mechanisms of fluoride’s benefits were mainly “topical not systemic,” meaning that fluoride worked some when they put it on teeth topically. It didn’t work when ingested.(8)

Studies show that dental decay has been declining in every country at about the same rate, even since before fluoride was introduced. Decay rates are still declining, whether the countries have fluoride or not.(9,10) Is it because the toothbrush was introduced? Maybe our hygiene has just improved over the last decade.

What I realize from my research is that ingested fluoride can cause severe health problems, including and not limited to thyroid health problems,(11,12,13) brittle bones,14 and cancer.(15,16) Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Norway, and France do not put fluoride in their water. Some of these countries have made it illegal to add it to the water supply.

Huge numbers of Safe Drinking Water Act violations are reported each year by water treatment facilities. Many areas have old, dirty water pipes, and some even have really old lead pipes. New Scientist reported that a comprehensive survey of US drinking water showed it contained an array of hormonally active chemicals like MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)—a chemical found in fuel, and a potential human carcinogen in high doses—and atrazine, a US pesticide that was banned in the European Union. Atrazine has been linked to reproductive problems in lab animals and is also linked to both breast cancer and prostate cancer.

In 2010, National Geographic reported that drinking water in schools in 27 states was contaminated with toxic substances, including lead.(17) In 2009, the Associated Press analyzed data from the EPA and found the public water for approximately 100 school districts contained lead, pesticides, and other toxins.(18) If they are being pumped into schools, then they are probably being pumped into homes and businesses as well.

So, what do we do? We need to drink water.

What is the best choice?

Reverse osmosis is a very good method for filtering water.

Natural spring water, well water, or fresh water sources contain minerals and nutrients, so they are good options. When drinking purified bottled water, you can add some minerals, like a pinch of sea salt. When you do this, your body won’t need to pull minerals from itself to process the water.

Bottled water is what most people choose a good deal of the time, but is that a great choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

1. The EPA standards of the Clean Water Act do not apply to bottled water. There is very little regulation on bottled water, which is why I recommend having your own filter. The labels on bottled water often show springs with clear fresh water. But 25–45% of the bottled water is actually just TAP WATER! Not only that, but tap water is at least regulated and tested hundreds of times a month. The bottled water is only required to be tested once a week.

Some independent tests by the EWG of 10 major brands of bottle water have shown 38 pollutants, including disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication.(19 )“Two of the 10 brands tested, Walmart’s and Giant’s store brands, bore the chemical signature of standard municipal water treatment—a cocktail of chlorine disinfection byproducts, and for Giant water, even fluoride. In other words, this bottled water was chemically indistinguishable from tap water.”(20)

2. Bottled water is environmentally harmful from a community standpoint and a landfill standpoint. I’m from Texas, and Ozarka is draining many of the underground aquifers that the communities and farmers depend on for their water. Another major brand, FIJI Water, is draining the Fiji islands’ aquifer. Today they suffer from drought, crumbling pipes, and antiquated water treatment plants, but access to what should really be their water is denied them. In fact, “53 percent of the people who live in Fiji don’t have access to clean, safe water.” (21) Ironically, tests conducted by the Cleveland water department on FIJI water found that it contained much more arsenic and other contaminants than Cleveland tap water.(22)

3. Store water in glass containers, not plastic. The potentially hazardous chemical BPA is found in many plastic containers. BPA is a hormone disrupter. Studies have concluded that hormone-altering chemicals are damaging, even in very small doses. Scientific studies have linked BPA to asthma, cancer, infertility, low sperm count, heart disease, liver problems, early-onset diabetes, early puberty, and ADHD.(23)

It can leach into water for various reasons, including when a water-filled plastic container heats up— especially if it is left sitting in a hot car. Some would say to only use plastic containers marked with #2, #4, or #5 on the bottom, because they are supposedly safer. But really, thousands of chemical additives are added to plastics. Additives called “plasticizers” are used to soften plastic. PVC, one of the “plasticizers,” contains phthalates, which are known to disrupt the endocrine system.(24) Phthalate chemicals have also been found to be carcinogenic.(25)

Studies have found that when plastics are heated, by leaving them in a hot car or washing them in a dishwasher, this increases the leaching of chemicals. Bottled water often travels many miles and through many climates, so the chance of it getting heated up at some point in its journey is very real.

4. Plastic pollution is a worldwide crisis. It’s a problem worldwide, but the plastic pollution in oceans is massive. I previously served as secretary of the Earth Society affiliated with the UN. I currently volunteer with a non-profit organization trying to restore life and natural balance to the sea grasses and sea life off the Texas coast. What I’ve learned is really shocking. New research published in PLOS One estimates “more than five trillion pieces of plastic, collectively weighing nearly 269,000 tonnes, are floating in the world’s oceans, causing damage throughout the food chain”.(26) There is an island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean that is as large as the state of Texas.(27) Water bottles are a large part of the plastic pollution. The US alone will discard, on average, 38 billion water bottles a year.

5. More than a million marine species are killed every year due to plastic pollution. Getting caught in plastic litter is a major cause of death of seabirds, sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals. Plastic ingested by sea life cause excruciating deaths. We all suffer as a result of this. And if you eat fish because you think it will be good for your health, remember you are ingesting whatever the fish have ingested as well.

6. Plastic manufacturing, which uses petroleum or natural gas, requires a huge amount of energy and resources. It’s estimated that over 17 million barrels of oil are required to produce the water bottles in the US alone.

7. Manufacturing water bottles causes air pollution. Phthalates, the chemicals used to make some plastics soft, are toxic and are constantly releasing these toxins into our air and environment, wherever they are.

8. About 80% of water bottles are not recycled. Most of them end up on beaches and roadways, and in streams.

If you want to continue to drink water, but you don’t want to use plastic water bottles, what do you do? You can’t drink the tap water. We’ve already become aware of the pollutants in that. So, I recommend using a water filter in your home, and filling your own glass or steel water bottle. This will cut down on the plastic-infused water and the huge amount of pollution the plastic water bottles cause.

There are many options for home water filters, ranging from carbon to reverse osmosis to home distillers. People ask me about the less expensive pitchers with the carbon filters. Many don’t remove enough of the contaminants, and most are unable to remove fluoride. Reverse osmosis systems produce extremely pure water, and they can be an excellent solution. But, they have always needed to be installed under the sink, and they can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on the size you want. Then, buying new filters for them can be a major cost each year as well.

I’ve been researching water filtration systems for the home for over 30 years. But recently, I learned about a brand new reverse osmosis unit by Spring Aqua.

Spring Aqua takes regular tap water and creates water that is clean, hydrating and life promoting. Their filters remove all harmful chemicals and contaminants, but that’s only the beginning. In addition to properly structuring the water, we boost its power by adding dissolved molecular hydrogen, which is stabilized, unlike tablets and ionizers. Hydrogen enhanced water is a powerful antioxidant. Spring Aqua water has a hydrogen concentration of 1.4 to 1.6 ppm/L. One liter of water may be equal to consuming 750 bananas, or 35 carrots, or 4 bags of spinach in antioxidant value. If you noticed the similarity between the terms hydrogen and hydration, that’s because hydration is all about getting the hydrogen into the cells. The dense, organized molecular structure is what allows that hydrogen to be effectively taken in and utilized. The third element missing in most filtered water is the minerals that get stripped out. Spring Aqua replenishes them in a bio-available (able to be absorbed on the cellular level) ionized form. Structure. Hydrogen. Ionized Minerals. This is what we call the WET Technology. It uses no electricity, no plastic bottles, and no water is wasted. It is an award-winning eco-friendly product (recognized by the WIIPA World Invention Intellectual Property Associations) and certified by SGS, the world’s largest provider of inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Their filter certification data is publicly available. Spring Aqua is recommended by the Hydration Foundation.

You can also buy an inexpensive (around $40.00) Zero Water Filter, which is extremely effective at removing chlorine, fluoride, and glyphosate. Nancy uses this frequently when traveling.

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Sources;1. Hattersley, Joseph G. (2000). “The Negative Health Effects of Chlorine.” The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Vol. 15, 2nd Quarter 2000. http://www.orthomolecular.org/library/jom/2000/articles/2000-v15n02-p089.shtml
2. Sohn, Emily. (2010, September 21). “Chlorinated Pools May Increase Cancer Risk.” NBC News. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/39139307/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/chlorinated-pools-may-increase-cancer-risk/
3. Connett, Paul. (2011, January 9).“50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.” Canton, NY: St. Lawrence University. http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Non-food/Environment/50_reasons_to_oppose_fluoridation_0109111037.html
Originally published as:
Connett, Paul. (2004). Fifty reasons to oppose fluoridation. Medical Veritas, [1:70]-80. In the introduction to the 2004 version it was explained that after over four years the Irish authorities had not been able to muster a response to the “50 Reasons,” despite agreeing to do so in 2000. 2004 edition retrieved from http://www.waterskraus.com/pdf/50%20Reasons%20to%20Oppose%20Fluoridation.pdf
4. Ibid.
5. Connet, Paul, et. al. (2005, April 8). Revisiting the fluoride-osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: part II. Submitted to the NRC review on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water. http://oehha.ca.gov/Prop65/public_meetings/052909coms/fluoride/AEHSPFANFluoride2.pdf
6. Ibid., page 4.
7. Kumar, JV and Green, EL. (1998, February). “Recommendations for Fluoride Use in Children.” NY State Dental Journal, p. 41-48. Qtdby Connet in 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.
8. Levine, 1976;Ferjerskov, Thylstrup and Larsen, 1981; Carlos, 1983; Featherstone, 1987, 1999, 2000; Margolis and Moreno, 1990; Clark, 1993; Burt, 1994; Shellis and Duckworth, 1994; and Limeback, 1999, 2000; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999. (All cited on p. 2, 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation, by Dr. Paul Connett.)
9. Diesendorf, Mark. (1986, July 10). “The Mystery of the Declining Dental Decay.” (Commentary). Nature, 322: 125-129. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v322/n6075/pdf/322125a0.pdf
10. Colquhoun, J. (1997, Autumn). Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 41(1): 29-44. University of Chicago Press. Full text reprinted at http://www.fluoridation.com/colquhoun.htm
11. Galetti, P and Joyet, G. (October, 1958). Effect of fluorine on thyroidal iodine metabolism in hyperthyroidism. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 18(10): 1102-1110. Reprinted at http://www.slweb.org/galletti.html
12. Ditkoff, B. A. & Lo Gerfo, P. (2000). The Thyroid Guide. NY: Harper-Collins.
13. Lin, F. F., et. al. (1991). The relationship of a low–iodine and high–fluoride environment to subclinical cretinism in Xinjiang. Iodine Deficiency Disorder Newsletter 7.
14. US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (2003, September). Toxicological profile for fluorides, hydrogen, fluoride, and fluorine. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp11.pdf
Summary page at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp.asp?id=212&tid=38
15. Hoover, R. N., et. al. (1990). Fluoridation of Drinking Water and Subsequent Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Report to the Director of the National Cancer Institute.
16. Connet, P., et. al. (2005, March 2). Revisiting the Fluoride-Osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: Part 1, page 1. Submitted to the NRC review panel on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water. http://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/uploads/fan-bassin.2006a.pdf
17. Barclay, Eliza. (2010, March 5). “What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?” National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100303-bottled-water-tap-schools/
18. Associated Press. (2009, September 25). “Drinking Water at Schools Contains Lead, Pesticides, Other Toxins: Study.” New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/drinking-water-schools-lead-pesticides-toxins-study-article-1.404089
19. Naidenko, Olga, et. al. (2008, October 15). “Bottled Water Quality Investigation: 10 Major Brands, 38 Pollutants.” EWG (Environmental Workers Group). http://www.ewg.org/research/bottled-water-quality-investigation
20. Ibid.
21. World, NPR, “A Bottled-Water Drama In Fiji” December 1, 2010, http://www.npr.org/2010/12/01/131733493/A-Bottled-Water-Drama-In-Fiji
22. “Cleveland Takes Offense at Fiji Water Ad.” (2006, July 20). The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/20/AR2006072000322.html
23. Vandenberg, L. N., et. al. (2012, June). “Hormones and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Low-Dose Effects and Nonmonotonic Dose Responses.” Endocrine Reviews, 33(3):378-455. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3365860/
24. ibid
25. Le, Hoa H., et. al. (2008, January 30). “Bisphenol A is released from polycarbonate drinking bottles and mimics the neurotoxic actions of estrogen in developing cerebellar neurons.” Toxicology Letters, 176(2): 149-156. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2254523/
26. Milman, Oliver. (2014, December 10). “Full Scale of Plastic in the World’s Oceans Revealed for First Time.” The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/dec/10/full-scale-plastic-worlds-oceans-revealed-first-time-pollution
27. Ibid.

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Weightloss And Hydration In The Summer Season

Nancy Addison — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Leading health specialist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison expands on various ways to make your food more nutritious. She also discusses ways to lose weight in a healthy way, so you aren’t gaining it back later. Nancy addresses optimum hydration during the summer season and why cutting down on drinking water will prevent weight-loss. She also expands on what to do for healthier summer snacks and meals that can optimize your health and well-being.

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Organic Gardening Tips

Nancy Addison — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Renegade nutritionist and radio show host- Nancy Addison talks with Radio Show Host (KLDG The Country Giant) – Richard Kemp about organic gardening, pollinators, using clean water for gardening, genetically modified seeds, organic seeds, how to make compost tea and toxic-free pest control, and much, much more! Nancy discusses why organic food is healthier and why we should grow our own food when we can.

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Staying Healthy While Living And Traveling Around The World

Nancy Addison — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:06:32 +0000

Leading nutritionist/health specialist, award winning, best-selling author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with her daughter, Amanda (an International Human Rights Lawyer) They discuss food around the world and how it can be fun, but also challenging. Having lived in Texas, Africa, Cambodia, China and now NYC, Amanda discusses the components of having a healthier diet no matter where you, whether that is at college, a village in Africa or NYC. They also talk about the challenges of parasites, antibiotics, becoming gluten-intolerant and ways to help the body heal. They also discuss how to make healthier food.

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Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight!

Nancy Addison — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:52:43 +0000

Many people today go on diet after diet, in an attempt to lose unwanted pounds. I personally know several people who are always dieting. What if you could lose weight easily and without a huge monetary investment? Well, here is a method that just might work for you. Drinking plentiful amounts of water can actually help a person lose weight. When people diet they may cut out a lot of water because they don’t want to retain water or they may think drinking water will make them retain water weight. But in reality, it may do just the opposite.

Studies have shown that if a person isn’t getting enough water in their system, then organs, like the kidneys will actually start hoarding water. (1) When dehydrated other negative reactions by the body occur. Dehydration can lead to dizziness, headaches, a feeling of weakness, cramping muscles, and a general feeling of tiredness. A dehydrated person may not feel like doing things, like exercising. In fact, when someone is feeling fatigue, it is most likely caused by dehydration.

Other studies have shown that consuming water can help curb hunger pangs. (2) In reality, many hunger cravings are actually the result of the body craving hydration. (3) And “even mild dehydration will slow down” the body’s “metabolism by as much as 3 percent.” (4) So, if you want to lose some weight, try drinking lots and lots of water first thing in the morning and then all through the day, about two and a half hours after each meal.

Dehydration is more common than you might think. In fact, a Harvard Medical School study said that seventy –five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (5) In a study by Associate professor Robert Kenefick of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire, he found that even in the winter, “people just don’t feel as thirsty when the weather is cold.” (6)

“When they don’t feel thirsty, they don’t drink as much, and this can cause dehydration.” He also discovered that when exposed to the cold, the hormone AVP reacts differently and the thirst sensation is reduced about 40 percent. Kenefick says. “Humans don’t naturally hydrate themselves properly, and they can become very dehydrated in cold weather because there is little physiological stimulus to drink.” (7) Kenefick offers this advice: “Drink plenty of water, especially when exercising or working outdoors. A good way to monitor proper hydration is to examine urine output – the color should be nearly clear.” (8)

When we get thirsty, we are already in a dehydrated state. Most illnesses today can actually be traced to dehydration. Many people may be drinking fluids and thinking they are hydrating their body, but in actuality, if they are consuming fluids like coffee and sodas, they are consuming dehydrating liquids.

“ Dr. Batmanghelidj studied water while he was a prisoner in an Iranian jail. He treated and cured about 3,000 prisoners using water and sea salt to treat, what he called chronic intracellular dehydration. He found that most people are sick because of dehydration. He wrote quite a few books on the subject after his release. The “water cure” that he prescribed in his books is:

1. Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every 2 pounds of body weight daily. This means that someone weighing 200 pounds should drink 100 ounces of water a day. This is in addition to any other beverages. Consume water first thing upon getting up in the morning and then drink it all day long, on a continual basis, every two hours.

2. Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every 16 ounces of water. This is a key component in the “water cure.” This is really important for people suffering from allergies or asthma; the salt acts like an antihistamine.” (9)

The doctor used pure sea salt, not purified table salt. Pure sea salt contains the minerals that our body needs in order to absorb water optimum ally. So, take this formula and add some hydrating water to your diet. The benefits can be surprising. This new formula for weight loss can have you feeling and looking great!

Sources:
2, 3, 4, & 5: The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, May and June Connecting Lewis County Newsletter. 2011. P.O. Box 72, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
1, 6, 7 and 8: http://www.livestrong.com/article/392737-hydration-weight-loss/, Hydration & Weight Loss
9. How to be a Healthy Vegetarian by Nancy Gibbons Addison 2012. -taken from the chapter on water.
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Water – The Elixir Of Life!

Nancy Addison — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 18:45:03 +0000

Water is the elixir of life!

Water is a key ingredient for our health and well-being because our bodies are 66–72% water.

Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. In this article I’m going t expand on the best waters for your health, as well as details to help you make better water choices for you and your family.

Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration, so it is important to maintain an adequate intake of water throughout the day. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD, treated and cured approximately 3,000 prisoners suffering from what he called chronic intracellular dehydration.

The “water cure” he prescribes is:

Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight daily.

Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every 16 ounces of water.

Be mindful of the source of the water you drink, bathe, and swim in. Almost all public water supplies have chemicals added, including chlorine and sodium fluoride—both of which are poisons.

Recently, a study has shown that dangers associated with fluoride have been hidden from the public, and that fluoride causes neurological damage.

According to Dr. Paul Connett, PhD:

It was added in a way that was not regulated in dosage or concentration, thus causing a cumulative effect in people’s bodies.

So, what do we do? We need to drink water.

What is the best choice?

Reverse osmosis is a very good method for filtering water.

Bottled water is what most people choose a good deal of the time, but is that a great choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

8. About 80% of water bottles are not recycled. Most of them end up on beaches and roadways, and in streams.

I’ve been researching water filtration systems for the home for over 30 years. But recently, I learned about a brand new countertop reverse osmosis unit that is very affordable, requires no installation fees, and has minimal maintenance costs. This unit is called the AquaTru. It is a high-quality, affordable filter that can be a fantastic solution for someone who wants safe, delicious, environmentally conscious water for their family.

The AquaTru is a countertop unit that takes only a few minutes to set up. It’s easily movable, and it doesn’t require any plumbing. It utilizes a patented four-stage process that removes chlorine, salt and metal ions (including fluorides), VOC gasses, and many other contaminants. In fact, tests showed the AquaTru removed 128 contaminants.

The best part of all is probably the price. A quality reverse osmosis system can easily cost $650 or more, plus installation, and hundreds of dollars per year in maintenance costs. But this one sells for $349.

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Why It So Hard To Change The Way We Think About Fluoride?

Nancy Addison — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:50:12 +0000

Why It So Hard To Change The Way We Think About Fluoride?

I’m posing a question.

Why is it that sometimes we get an idea so greatly ingrained in our mind that it seems almost impossible to forget it or change our thoughts? One of those ideas for me was coconut oil.

When I was growing up, I had been told that coconut oil was really bad for us and never to use it. They said coconut oil contained cholesterol and saturated fat. As I got older and started researching health and nutrition, I found out that pure organic coconut oil is actually very good for us and may be one of the best healing oils we can use for cooking, eating and also as a moisturizer for our skin. The cholesterol in the coconut oil is the “good” cholesterol that helps balance the “bad” cholesterol. There is even evidence that it can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, because it supports brain health with its ketones. I had to quite literally change my mind from the way I had been taught to think about it.

I pose another question:

What if a doctor told you that he was going to prescribe a drug to you that had not been approved by the FDA, that he wanted your whole family to take it, that he was not going to be able to regulate the amount each one of you received, that it was actually not the right type of drug the tests had shown to work, that this drug had been proven NOT to work in the way he was prescribing, that it could also cause brittle bones in the elderly, and cancer in boys, that it could cause severe thyroid problems and that, oh by the way, it was actually a toxic waste material. Would you TAKE it? What would you DO?

I ‘ve now become quite aware of the newest studies that have been done on the drug, fluoride. I grew up thinking, as most people, that fluoride was good for my dental health. I had been told for as long as I can remember that fluoride was good for preventing cavities. It’s an idea that is so deeply ingrained into our consciousness that it’s hard to change the way we’ve been taught to think.

My daughter lost one of her very dearest friends in high school to a rare bone cancer. Everyone who knew this wonderful young man was torn up with grief. There was no explanation whatsoever why this dear boy suddenly developed such a terrible disease called Osteosarcoma.

Just recently, I learned about a study done in 2001 on fluoride and osteosarcoma, which was a critical study in the form of a PhD dissertation at Harvard University (Bassin, 2001). “The thesis, authored by Dr. Elise Bassin found a strong, statistically-significant relationship between “fluoride exposure during the 6^th through 8^th years of life (the “mid-childhood growth spurt”) and the later development of osteosarcoma among young males.” (1)

Dr. Bassin’s research was an apparently extremely well-researched and detailed study, with accuracy on the assessment of her subjects and the content of their drinking water. Her work detected a direct association with fluoride and osteosarcoma. Her work and her findings show the fact that “bone is the principal site for fluoride accumulation within the body, and the rate of accumulation is elevated during the periods of bone development. Thus the cells in the bone, particularly during the growth spurts, may be exposed to some of the highest fluoride concentrations in the body. “ (2) Her study shows that fluoride is in fact, toxic and a carcinogen. This rare form of cancer, osteosarcoma, shows up in these young men in their late teens and early twenties. Her research and her findings have never been disproven.

I then looked back at where fluoride was first introduced as the way to prevent tooth decay, and at the study used to promote it. It was a study done in the cities of Newburgh and Kingston, NY, which are about 40 miles apart. They found that “after 10 years of the trial (which was methodologically flawed), it looked as if there was a large decrease in dental cavities in the fluoridated community, compared to the non-fluoridated community. However, when children were re-examined in these two cities in 1995 (50 years after the trial began), there was practically no difference in the dental decay in the two communities. If anything, the teeth in the non-fluoridated Kingston were slightly BETTER (Kumar and Green 1998).” (3)

What it looks like to me is that there was a study, with no long-term effect yet in place that promoted the use of fluoride in our water to provide better dental health. Yet as the long-term studies were done, they found that was actually not the case. It did not help with dental health, and in fact was found to cause many other detrimental health problems as a result of this toxic drug being added to the water supply. It was added in a way that was not regulated in dosage or concentration, thus causing an accumulative effect in people’s bodies.

Another thing I have learned over the years in my research of health and nutrition is the immense importance of water for our health. I have found that the QUALITY of the water or food that we eat is of vital importance to our health and well-being. Research today would show that most disease is actually a result of chronic intercellular dehydration. Our bodies are about 66-72% water. Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to every part of our body. Dr. Batmanghelidj, M.D. has written many books on the healing power of water to treat what he calls chronic intercellular dehydration. (4) So, our water supply is a highly valued and precious commodity.

Of course we need to have pure water to drink, but fluoride is not added to the water to purify the water. It is added with the idea that it helps prevent tooth decay. But the studies done on tooth decay were done with calcium fluoride. Yet, the fluoride added to our drinking water is different: sodium fluoride and fluorosilicic acid, that can be contaminated with lead and arsenic, and are actually toxic waste from aluminum and fertilizer plants. (5) So, this is not a fluoride that would even help with dental decay.

Look at the study done by leading dental researchers showing results that the mechanisms of fluoride’s benefits were mainly “topical not systemic,” meaning that it worked some, when they put it on the tooth topically. It didn’t work, if at all, when ingested. (6)

My thoughts on this have been, if a toxic substance is found to not help and in fact actually cause harm to health, then why not stop using it?

I pose that question.

Many cities spend a great deal of money (as much as $1, 000,000.00 or more) on purchasing the toxic waste from the fertilizer plants to put into our water supply. It is actually toxic waste until the city purchases it, and then it is legally called a product, simply because it has been “purchased.”

This is a product that has been proven: to NOT be the correct type of fluoride, to NOT work in an ingested form, to be an unapproved drug that cannot be regulated in dosage, to cause osteosarcoma in males, and to NOT even help with dental health. Even though we have done this for so long and it is so ingrained in our thoughts, I am posing a suggestion that maybe it is time to keep our water free of this toxic waste and help our water supply, stay cleaner and safer for our citizens. I’ve changed the way I think about fluoride in our water the same way I changed the way I think about coconut oil. Is this product good for our health? Sometimes it isn’t easy to admit that maybe we should do things differently, even though we have been doing it this way for so long. Change is not always easy. It takes a strong person to make change happen.

Studies show that dental decay has been DECLINING in every country at about the same rate, even before fluoride was introduced. It is still declining, whether they have fluoride or not. (7) Is it because the toothbrush was introduced? Maybe our hygiene has just improved over the last decade?

What I do realize from my research is that ingested fluoride can cause severe health problems, including and not limited to thyroid health problems (8), brittle bones (9) and cancer. (10)

If you agree with me on the dangers of fluoride, and would like to stop this procedure of adding fluoride to our drinking water, please let your local city councilman know how you feel. I’m sure they would like to know how their area residents feel about this matter. The council really has its constituents’ best interest at heart. Many of them made their previous decisions based on what they thought was right, and what was in the overall best interest of the community. But with the latest scientific studies and information detailing the dangers regarding this issue, they should be able to make a more educated and healthy decision. Please help make water safer for everyone. Contact your local councilman today.

Because these toxins are currently in our water supply, like fluoride and chlorine, I sincerely recommend putting a water purification system in your whole house. You can absorb as much water through your skin in a shower or bath as consuming 8 glasses of water. At the very least, consider getting a water purifier for your shower that removes chlorine and fluoride, and only use pure drinking water for cooking and drinking.

Another negative result is that plastic water bottles contribute to landfills and BPA plastic ingestion. In my own opinion, it would be much more environmentally responsible and healthy to have the public water supply fluoride free, so that it isn’t harming our health or the earth.

As for me, I will forever wonder …if my daughters’ dear friend’s death from osteosarcoma was not a result of having fluoride in our water supply.

Resources:

Revisisting the Fluoride-Osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: Part 1 by Dr. Paul Connett, Chris Neurath and Michael Connett, submitted to the NRC review on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water- page 1. March 2, 2005.
Revisisting the Fluoride-Osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: Part 1 by Dr. Paul Connett, Chris Neurath and Michael Connett, submitted to the NRC review on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water- page 4. March 2, 2005.
Kumar, JV and Green, EL, (1998) Recommendations for Fluoride Use in Children, NY State Dental Journal, February, 41-48. And Source, 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation, by Dr. Paul Connett, Professor of Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, 315-229-5853, eevideo@northnet.org
Your Body Is Not Sick, Your Body’s Many Cries For Water by DR. FEREYDOON BATMANGHELIDJ, M.D. TRANSCRIPT OF HIS LECTURE

AT, THE GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH FORUM, IN WASHINGTON D.C., USA, MARCH 28TH—30TH, 2003

Connett, PhD, Paul. “50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.” St. Lawrence University (Canton, N.Y.). These “50 Reasons” were first compiled by Paul Connett and presented in person to the Fluoridation Forum in Ireland in October 2000. The document was refined in 2004 and published in Medical Veritas. See: www.fluoridealert.org/50reasons.htm. In the introduction to this 2004 version it was explained that after over four years the Irish authorities had not been able to muster a response to the “50 Reasons,” despite agreeing to do so in 2000.
Levine, 1976, Ferjerskov, Thylstrup and Larsen, 1981; Carlos, 1983, Featherstone, 1987, 1999, 2000, Margolis and Moreno, 1990, Clark, 1993; Burt, 1994; Shellis and Duckworth, 1994 and Limeback, 1999, 2000), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC, 1999) and page 2, 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation, by Dr. Paul Connett, Professor of Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, 315-229-5853, eevideo@northnet.org
Diesendorf, M. 1986, The Mystery Of The Declining Dental Decay. Nature, 322, 125-129.) and Colquhoun, J. (1997) “ Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 41, 29-44. http://www.fluoride-journal.com/98-31-2/312103.htm
Galletti, P. & Joyet, G. (1958) Effect on Flourine on Thyroidal Iodine Metabolism in Hyperthyroidism, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, [18:11]02-1110 http://www.fluoridealert.org/galletti.htm and Ditkoff, B. A. and Lo Gerfo, P. (2000) The Thyroid Guide, Harper-Collins, NY 2000., and Lin, F. F. et al (1991) The relationship of a low–iodine and high–fluoride environment to subclinical cretinism in Xinjiang. Iodine deficiency Disorder Newsletter 7.
ATSDR ( 1993) Toxicological Profile for fluorides, Hydrogen /fluoride and Fluorine (F), US department of Health and Human Services, ATSDR/TP-91/17.)
Hoover, R. N. et al (1990) Fluoridation of Drinking Water and Subsequent Cancer Incidence and Mortality, report to the Director of the National Cancer Institute. And Revisisting the Fluoride-Osteosarcoma connection in the context of Elise Bassin’s findings: Part 1 by Dr. Paul Connett, Chris Neurath and Michael Connett, submitted to the NRC review on the Toxicology of Fluoride in Water- page 1. March 2, 2005.

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Fluoride In The Water Supply Is Toxic Waste & Is A Health Toxin

Nancy Addison — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:43:24 +0000

I spoke at a Town Hall Meeting Last night. Important subject that affects us all in the Dallas area. 25 cities around Dallas buy their water from Dallas with this toxic waste / unapproved by the FDA – drug added to our water in a way where they cannot control the dosage at all.

Fluoride In The Water Supply Is Toxic Waste & Is A Toxin That Harms Our Health

Babies, children are getting amounts that can cause serious health problems, including rare cancers. It can also cause thyroid and bone problems in a large amount of the population, depending on how much you are ingesting. Too much fluoride can weaken the bones and cause them to become more brittle. It has been linked to bone cancers. It is worse for people who cannot afford to buy purified water or have a water purifier in their home. From my research, there is no benefit from adding this to our water system.

Please help us stop this.

Would you take a drug from a doctor when he can’t control the amount you are getting?

This drug is not approved by the FDA, it is literally toxic waste they are putting into our water at a cost of a million dollars to the tax payers.

Please help stop this tragedy.

Here is an excerpt of my water chapter from my book:

Water

Water is one key nutrient to our health and well-being. Our bodies are about 66–72% water. Blood uses the water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration.

Almost all public water supplies have added chemicals to the water supply, including sodium fluoride and chlorine, both of which are poisons. Chlorine was the first poison developed for warfare. Chlorine also destroys the Vitamin E in the body and the good probiotics in the intestines. “Industrial chemist J.P. Bercz, PhD, showed in 1992 that chlorinated water alters and destroys unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs), the building blocks of people’s brains and central nervous systems.” (1)

While showering or swimming in chlorinated water, the chlorine soaks into the skin cells. Our skin is our largest organ. That is why the patch is used to give medicines to people; they absorb directly into the skin and from there into the blood stream.

Research linking swimming in chlorinated pools to cancer and other medical conditions continues to make headlines. The latest such studies come from the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, Spain. They indicate, among other things, that swimming in a pool with chlorine may increase the risk of developing cancer and damage lungs.⁽²⁾

Sodium fluoride and fluorosilicic acid are common chemicals added to our municipal water supply. Studies were done for tooth decay prevention with calcium fluoride. The companies that had a by-product of sodium fluoride (that can be contaminated with lead and arsenic as well) are companies that make aluminum and fertilizers. Sodium fluoride is the fluoride that the government adds to the water supply. This is added on the pretext that it is good for our teeth and health, but dental studies were done using calcium fluoride, so this is a different type of fluoride from what is being added to the water supply. Fluoride has been used in Chinese medicine as a tranquilizer and also in many places as a rat poison.

According to Paul Connett, PhD, “Fluoride is a cumulative poison. On average, only 50% of the fluoride we ingest each day is excreted through the kidneys. The remainder accumulates in our bones, pineal gland, and other tissues. If the kidney is damaged, fluoride accumulation will increase, and with it, the likelihood of harm.”(3) Fluoride affects the thyroid gland and all our enzymatic systems. Side effects from fluoride include weight problems, damage to our immune system, and other serious disorders. These chemically derived fluorides are completely different from naturally occurring fluoride.

Fluoride affects different people and ages differently. According to Connett:

The level of fluoride put into water (1 ppm) is up to 200 times higher than normally found in mothers’ milk (0.005–0.01 ppm) (Ekstrand 1981; Institute of Medicine 1997). There are no benefits, only risks, for infants ingesting this heightened level of fluoride at such an early age (this is an age where susceptibility to environmental toxins is particularly high).⁽⁴⁾

Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Norway, and France do not put fluoride in their water. Some of these countries have made it illegal to add to the water supply.

Sources:

. 1 . Hattersley, Joseph G. “The Negative Health Effects of Chlorine.” Available at findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2003_May/ ai_100767859/ or on Dr. Mercola’s website at www.mercola.com/Downloads/bonus/chlorine/default.aspx?s_ kwcid=TC|15735|chlorine||S|b|9483696664&gclid=CMjlxLKX6qw CFciC5Qod8y75Nw.

. 2 Popke, Michael. “Studies Reveal More Chlorine Risks, Includ- ing Cancer.” Athletic Business website. September 14, 2010. athleticbusiness.com/editors/blog/default.aspx?id=236.

. 3 Connett, PhD, Paul. “50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.” St. Law- rence University (Canton, N.Y.). These “50 Reasons” were first compiled by Paul Connett and presented in person to the Fluorida- tion Forum in Ireland in October 2000. The document was refined in 2004 and published in Medical Veritas. See: www.fluoridealert. org/50reasons.htm. In the introduction to this 2004 version it was explained that after over four years the Irish authorities had not been able to muster a response to the “50 Reasons,” despite agreeing to do so in 2000.

. 4 Ibid.

Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, certified in plant-based nutrition, chef, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy. She teaches people about living a healthier, happier life through nutrition and lifestyle. She has appeared on NBC, Fox, CBS, and in documentaries (one example- “Eating You Alive”). You can reach her on her website, Organic Healthy Life, or find more easy, healthy recipes in Nancy’s books. Here is her author page on Amazon. Author.to/nancyaddison

Medical Disclaimer:Information provided in this article, book, podcast, website, email, etc. is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, AADP. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

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Nutrition Expert, Author- Nancy Addison Talks About Staying Hydrated This Summer

Nancy Addison — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:01:06 +0000

Staying Hydrated This Summer

I was on The Broadcast, KTXD – TV, with Amy Kushnir.
I talked about the importance of staying hydrated! That matters so much now that we are in the heat of the summer! Also, make sure your animals and wild animals have enough water as well. Drinking enough water can help you lose weight, as well as support a healthy immune system. Here is my segment link, if you would like to watch it! Let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you!

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Lose Weight and Get Healthy Drinking Water!

Nancy Addison — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:46 +0000

Dehydration can lead to dizziness, headaches, a feeling of weakness, cramping muscles, and a general feeling of tiredness. A dehydrated person may not feel like doing things, like exercising. In fact, when someone is feeling fatigue, it is most likely caused by dehydration. Other studies have shown that consuming water can help curb hunger pangs. (2) In reality, many hunger cravings are actually the result of the body craving hydration. (3) And “even mild dehydration will slow down” the body’s “metabolism by as much as 3 percent.” (4) So, if you want to lose some weight, try drinking lots and lots of water first thing in the morning and then all through the day, about two and a half hours after each meal.

He also discovered that when exposed to the cold, the hormone AVP reacts differently and the thirst sensation is reduced about 40 percent. Kenefick says. “Humans don’t naturally hydrate themselves properly, and they can become very dehydrated in cold weather because there is little physiological stimulus to drink.” (7)

Kenefick offers this advice: “Drink plenty of water, especially when exercising or working outdoors. A good way to monitor proper hydration is to examine urine output – the color should be nearly clear.” (8)
When we get thirsty, we are already in a dehydrated state. Most illnesses today can actually be traced to dehydration. Many people may be drinking fluids and thinking they are hydrating their body, but in actuality, if they are consuming fluids like coffee and sodas, they are consuming dehydrating liquids.

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Sources:
2, 3, 4, & 5: The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, May and June Connecting Lewis County Newsletter. 2011. P.O. Box 72, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
1, 6, 7 and 8: http://www.livestrong.com/article/392737-hydration-weight-loss/, Hydration & Weight Loss
9. How to be a Healthy Vegetarian by Nancy Gibbons Addison 2012. -taken from the chapter on water.
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The Best Way To Stay Hydrated For Optimum Health!

Water is the elixir of life !

Water makes up a predominant part of the body (66 – 72% water) and is a critical component for many important functions, which include blood flow, flushing out waste, aiding the body in regulating temperature, and supporting the brain’s functions.

Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. In this article, I’m going to expand on the best waters for your health, as well as to give you details that will help you to make better water choices for you and your family.

Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration, so it is vitally important to maintain an adequate intake of water throughout the day. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD, treated and cured approximately 3,000 prisoners suffering from what he called chronic intracellular dehydration.

The “water cure” he prescribes is:

Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight daily.

Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every 16 ounces of water.

Be mindful of the source of the water you drink, bathe, and swim in. Almost all public water supplies have chemicals added, including chlorine and sodium fluoride—both of which are poisons.

Fluoride has been used in Chinese medicine as a tranquilizer, and also in many places as a rat poison. The chemically derived fluorides added to our water are completely different from naturally occurring fluoride.

Recently, a study has shown that dangers associated with fluoride have been hidden from the public, and that fluoride causes neurological damage.

According to Dr. Paul Connett, PhD:

Fluoride affects the thyroid gland and all of our enzymatic systems. Side effects from fluoride ingestion include weight problems, damage to the immune system, and other serious disorders. Fluoride affects people of different ages differently. According to Dr. Connett:

Dr. Bassin’s thesis was extremely well-researched and detailed, with accurate assessments of her subjects and the content of their drinking water. Her work detected a direct association with fluoride and osteosarcoma. Her work and her findings show:

Her study shows that fluoride is toxic and carcinogenic. Osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, appears in young men in their late teens and early twenties. Her research and her findings have never been disproven.

I then looked back at where fluoride was first introduced as the way to prevent tooth decay, and at the study used to promote it. It was a study done in the cities of Newburgh and Kingston, NY, which are 40 miles apart. However, a 1995 review of tooth decay in these communities found:

It was added in a way that was not regulated in dosage or concentration, thus causing a cumulative effect in people’s bodies.

Then, consider the numerous studies done by leading dental researchers showing results that the mechanisms of fluoride’s benefits were mainly “topical not systemic,” meaning that fluoride worked some when they put it on teeth topically. It didn’t work when ingested.(8)

So, what do we do? We need to drink water.

What is the best choice?

Reverse osmosis is a very good method for filtering water.

Natural spring water, well water, or fresh water sources contain minerals and nutrients, so they are good options. When drinking purified bottled water, you can add some minerals, like a pinch of sea salt. When you do this, your body won’t need to pull minerals from itself to process the water.

Bottled water is what most people choose a good deal of the time, but is that a great choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

Additives called “plasticizers” are used to soften plastic. PVC, one of the “plasticizers,” contains phthalates, which are known to disrupt the endocrine system.(24) Phthalate chemicals have also been found to be carcinogenic.(25)

6. Plastic manufacturing, which uses petroleum or natural gas, requires a huge amount of energy and resources. It’s estimated that over 17 million barrels of oil are required to produce the water bottles in the US alone.

7. Manufacturing water bottles causes air pollution. Phthalates, the chemicals used to make some plastics soft, are toxic and are constantly releasing these toxins into our air and environment, wherever they are.

8. About 80% of water bottles are not recycled. Most of them end up on beaches and roadways, and in streams.

There are many options for home water filters, ranging from carbon to reverse osmosis to home distillers. People ask me about the less expensive pitchers with the carbon filters. Many don’t remove enough of the contaminants, and most are unable to remove fluoride.

I’ve been researching water filtration systems for the home for over 30 years.

Recently, I learned about a brand new system by Spring Aqua.

Here is the link for their website: https://springaqua.info/nancyaddison. Kenny Lu’s phone number is: 206-913-8888 Tell him “Nancy” told you to ask which filter is the best for my location and home situation.

You can also buy an inexpensive (around $40.00) Zero Water Filter, which is extremely effective at removing chlorine, fluoride, and glyphosate. I use my zero water filter frequently when traveling. You can also purchase them in glass.

Detoxification, Your Health, And Having A Healthy Weight

We need to cleanse because we acquire toxins in our bodies on a regular basis. In today’s world, an estimated one billion humans are exposed regularly to environmental toxins.

If you have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, MS, fibromyalgia, Autism, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, or a brain tumor, you may actually have mercury poisoning.

Mercury can damage the brain, kidneys, liver and central nervous system. Infants and children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of mercury.

Mercury affects male children at a higher rate than females.

Mercury in the cardiovascular system, “even in low doses can cause hypertension and alterations in endothelial function.”

We also need to cleanse because our intestines can become thick with plaque over time. This “mucoid plaque” can result from consuming foods like milk, wheat, and meat. It can be thick and rubbery. It can even look a little like a rope when it exits out of the body.

Professional cleanses, like colonics or enemas, can remove this old leftover waste and plaque from the intestinal tract.

Each time you cleanse, it will get easier. Eventually, or maybe very quickly, you will see a difference in how you feel.

The two things I think are most lacking in the American diet are good types of fiber and chlorophyll-rich green foods. This detox cleanse has both. Quite simply, it is made up of healthy food that most people lack in their normal everyday diet.

You can test your digestive function by eating a meal of raw or slightly steamed red beets. The deep red color in the bowel movement will allow you to see when that meal is eliminated. This is an easy way to see if your body is eliminating quickly and efficiently.

If you feel uncomfortable and are not having bowel movements, you may want to get a colonic series to help get your system cleaned out and moving again.

You will have to make a personal decision about the length of your cleanse. Many holistic physicians think 21 days is the best length. You may want to consult me or your holistic physician before starting a cleanse, or do the cleanse under his or her guidance.

I am hosting a wellness retreat in Round Top, Texas April 10-14.

I am also planning to host some wellness retreats in Costa Rica, beginning this summer 2023. So, come join me for some adventures in food, wellness, peace, and a healthy environment! Watch for details in future newsletters.

A Discussion About Water And The State Of The World Today With Gina Bria and Kenny Lu

Let’s Get Hydrated!

Water – The Elixir Of Life

Nutritional Suggestions For Health, Addressing Oxidative Stress, Coronavirus, And Essential Nutrients

Health Benefits Of Magnesium

Water Quality Is Paramount

What is the best choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

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Weightloss And Hydration In The Summer Season

Organic Gardening Tips

Staying Healthy While Living And Traveling Around The World

Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight!

Water – The Elixir Of Life!

What is the best choice?

Here are eight things you should know about bottled water.

The best part of all is probably the price. A quality reverse osmosis system can easily cost $650 or more, plus installation, and hundreds of dollars per year in maintenance costs. But this one sells for $349.

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Why It So Hard To Change The Way We Think About Fluoride?

Fluoride In The Water Supply Is Toxic Waste & Is A Health Toxin

Nutrition Expert, Author- Nancy Addison Talks About Staying Hydrated This Summer

Lose Weight and Get Healthy Drinking Water!

Here is the link for their website: https://springaqua.info/nancyaddison. Kenny Lu’s phone number is: 206-913-8888
Tell him “Nancy” told you to ask which filter is the best for my location and home situation.

You will have to make a personal decision about the length of your cleanse. Many holistic physicians think 21 days is the best length.
You may want to consult me or your holistic physician before starting a cleanse, or do the cleanse under his or her guidance.