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"Plants use sunlight in photosynthesis, converting water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates; animals eat plants and other animals; and humans at the top of the food chain eat both plants and animals. As figure 2 illustrated, the solar irradiation "drives" this thermodynamic system, enabling it to access, store, and utilize ever more of the incoming energy. As a result the web of life on Earth has distinct systemic properties. All elements are related to all others, and changes in one propagate at some level throughout the whole system." - Ervin Laszlo, Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World (Get the book.)

"With the exception of carbon dioxide, lymph contains all the metabolic waste produced by the cells, as well as pathogens, dissolved proteins, and cancer cells (which are naturally generated as part of the normal turnover of cells). Lymph capillaries take up the lymph and remove this "trash," thereby preventing suffocation and damage of cells. The degree of nourishment, health and efficiency of the cells depends on how swiftly and completely waste material is removed from the tissue fluid, now lymph." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Yet the oxygen content of the atmosphere is progressively being reduced, and its carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas content is being rapidly increased. Since the middle of the nineteenth century oxygen has decreased mainly due to the burning of coal; it now dips to 19 percent of total volume over impacted areas and to 12 to 17 percent over major cities. At 6 or 7 percent of total volume, life can no longer be sustained. At the same time the share of greenhouse gases is growing." - Ervin Laszlo, Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World (Get the book.) "According to former UN Assistant Secretary-General Robert Muller, each minute 52 acres of tropical forest are lost, 50 tons of fertile topsoil are blown off, and 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide are added to the atmosphere. Each hour 1,693 acres of productive dry land become desert, and each day 250,000 tons of sulfuric acid fall as acid rain in the Northern Hemisphere. An estimated 100,000 chemical compounds are injected into the land, rivers, and seas, millions of tons of sludge and solid waste are dumped into the oceans, and billions of tons of C02 are released into the air." - Ervin Laszlo, Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World (Get the book.)

"The cardiopulmonary bypass machine, which pumps blood through an artificial lung, replacing carbon dioxide with fresh oxygen, and then back into the body, allows surgeons to perform intricate heart surgery. The first successful surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass was done in Sweden in 1953, on an 18-year-old girl with a congenital heart defect. By 1960, surgery to bypass blockages in the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood (coronary arteries) could be performed with relative safety. Surgical replacement of poorly functioning heart valves soon followed." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"Breathing too rapidly or too deeply causes the body to lose too much carbon dioxide. Normally, oxygen is transported to tissues by bonding with hemoglobin in red blood cells; carbon dioxide helps the oxygen to "break off' the hemoglobin so that it can be used. Without sufficient carbon dioxide, the oxygen does not break off, tissues become oxygen-deficient, and the result is cellular malfunction and disease. Oxygen deficiency is known to cause cancer. A separate problem, caused by insufficient blood levels of carbon dioxide, is that blood pH can become too alkaline." - Raymond Francis, Never Be Sick Again: Health is a Choice, Learn How to Choose It (Get the book.)

"Expanding the "frontier of cultivation" was not an • William Ruddiman of the University of Virginia believes that the clear-cutting of the great European forests is the beginning of the long history of human-caused increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, a reaction to "massive human mortality accompanying pandemics" option available in either the built-out lands of the Mediterranean or the deserts that surrounded Mesopotamia. Only western Europe possessed the topographic advantage of a potentially arable frontier, in the form of the great European forests." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.) "Instead of eating ATP "raw" they could use it to fuel an engine that would make sugar out of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, which is as close to a limitless resource as can be imagined. For an immense span of time, even the most votacious bacteria were satisfied by it. Bacteria owned evolution on earth for two billion years before they finally had some company." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.)

"Certain gases in the atmosphere, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane, trap heat from the sun to keep the earth warm. But when we enhance this effect, we risk making the planet warmer than usual, which can the rage in a variety of fitness and sports settings. The bands are extremely portable and don't take up much space, fitting easily into your overnight bag or purse. You can go through a complete workout program using just a couple of bands with different resistance levels." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Using the sun's energy, the plant takes up water (or H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and then reassembles them to create new molecules, in the process that we know as photosynthesis. This synthesis of new chemical compounds is termed an endergonic reaction—that is, a chemical reaction in which more energy goes into the reaction than is released by it. The body's digestive system and other metabolic pathways are designed to free up this light energy by converting glucose and other compounds back into water and carbon dioxide." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"If you have a choice, go for the non-carbonated variety, as the bubbles in sparkling mineral water are formed by carbon dioxide, a waste product that the body tries to eliminate. It doesn't make sense to force carbon dioxide into the body when it has gone to so much trouble to get rid of it in the first place. But, at the end of the day, carbonated water is better than most other drinks on the market and is still a better choice than alcohol or other sweetened drinks. Water is vital for your health." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"These include breathing (respiration), which facilitates the exchange of vital oxygen for toxic carbon dioxide. Even the small hairs in our noses (cilia) catch dust particles, and sneezing expels potential germs. The lymphatic system transports toxins and excess fluid, and our sweat glands release toxins through the skin. To achieve optimal cleaning results, we want to nourish and support all of our channels of elimination as often as we can." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Lungs release carbon dioxide. Blood buffers neutralize blood. The kidneys are the most important regulators of acid-alkaline balance. The kidneys decide which ions to keep and which ions to reject. The acidity of urine is adjusted so that the acidity of blood stays at the proper level. Protein in excess of the adult daily requirement of 46 to 56 grams is burned for energy. When this excess protein is burned for energy, metabolic acids are formed. This puts an extra strain on the blood buffering systems. Vegetables, which leave an alkaline residue, help to offset excess metabolic acids." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Lungs release carbon dioxide. (c) Blood buffers neutralize blood. (d) All of the above. CHAPTER 8 The Electrolyte Minerals Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium Minerals—an Introduction Minerals in nutrition fall into two categories. Major minerals (sometimes called macro minerals) are needed in greater amounts in the diet and are found in greater amounts in the body, as seen in Figure 8-1. Trace minerals are needed in smaller amounts in the diet and are found in lesser amounts in the body, as seen in Figure 8-2." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "This amount of carbonic acid is released by the lungs as carbon dioxide daily: (a) Five liters (about 1 gallon). (b) Ten liters (about 2.5 gallons). (c) Twenty liters (about 5 gallons). (d) Thirty liters (about 8 gallons). 12. The percentage of salt added at the table and in the kitchen is: (a) 10 percent. (b) 20 percent. (c) 30 percent. (d) 40 percent. 13. Adequate potassium protects against: (a) Lung problems. (b) Acidosis that can increase the risk of osteoporosis. (c) Kidney failure. (d) Hair loss. 14. Processed food has: (a) Less potassium and more sodium." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Biotin is used in four important enzymes, known as carboxylases (enzymes that donate carbon dioxide). Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is required for the synthesis of fatty acids. Pyruvate carboxylase is needed for the production of glucose from fats and proteins (called gluconeogenesis). Methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase is a catalyst in the metabolism of leucine, an essential amino acid. Propionyl-CoA carboxylase is needed for the metabolism of cholesterol, amino acids, and certain fatty acids." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"When baking soda (a base) is added to a solution of vinegar (an acid), the result is foaming and bubbling due to the release of carbon dioxide (a gas). The same holds true when a solution of baking soda is swallowed. Upon entering the stomach, the reaction between the baking soda and Diagnosing Low Stomach Acid Baking Soda Test stomach acid should cause a release of carbon dioxide. Instead of visible foaming, burping will occur. To do this test, it is necessary to fast for at least 8 hours." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"IV: Smog trapped over Los Angeles releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, thinning the protective ozone layer. An excess of ultraviolet B radiation is allowed through areas of the ozone layer that have become too thin. The ultraviolet B rays infiltrate the ocean and disrupt the phytoplankton's ability to produce oxygen. Moreover, some estimates state at least 100 acres of trees are cut down every minute. The loss of forestry further depletes oxygen levels and allows carbon dioxide levels to rise." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"The sacs lose their elasticity, grow larger, and no longer function efficiently at exchanging the oxygen and carbon dioxide gases between the lungs and bloodstream. The body does not receive sufficient oxygen and the immediate symptoms of emphysema are therefore similar to asthma: shortness of breath, wheeziness and often bluish-grey coloured skin. Additionally there is a chronic cough that brings up sticky sputum or mucus. As the condition worsens the patient has increased difficulty breathing and may need to be given oxygen through a mask." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide also may be used (Kaiser et al., 2004). However, the temperature conditions during the extraction procedures have to be carefully adjusted because of the possibility of thermal degradation of the flavonoid derivatives. In many cases, further purification and/or preconcentration of the target compound fraction is necessary. In these cases, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) or SPE are most commonly used. For estimation of the extraction yield it is necessary to spike biological materials with proper internal standards." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Oxygen taken into the alveolar sacs moves into the red blood cells in the walls and carbon dioxide is released by these red blood cells into the lungs. The diaphragm and ribcage then contract simultaneously, forcing air out of the lungs, and the person breathes out. In a healthy individual all this happens without conscious control. The amount of air taken into the lungs is also varied automatically when you breathe. The bronchi are made of muscles and these can expand or contract." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"This overbreathing reduced their blood levels of carbon dioxide to low levels that are associated with symptoms including severe fatigue, achiness, dizziness, and numbness in the fingers and toes and around the lips. Early work trying to understand the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome suggested that it was due to chronic hyperventilation through most of the waking day. This pilot study shows that this result can happen but not frequently. So chronic hyperventilation may be one cause of CFS, but certainly not a common one." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.) "If you are more comfortable standing while you breathe into the bag, this is pretty good evidence that you are blowing off too much carbon dioxide and that you have POSH. Whether hyperventilation or POSH is the diagnosis for you, you may be able to use breathing retraining to lessen your symptoms and feel better. The way you breathe influences the autonomic nervous system, or ANS—the nerves that connect the brain to the heart, blood vessels, and the gut. When your body is preparing for action, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, while digestion stops." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.) "Many biofeedback therapists do work on helping people learn new ways to breathe, but few use the special equipment needed to measure levels of exhaled carbon dioxide. Since devices to do this have been expensive until recently, appreciation of breathing pattern disorders by both doctors and psychologists is not as high as it should be, and so this cause of symptoms often goes unrecognized. Additionally, not all biofeedback therapists have experience with breathing retraining, since most patients referred to this therapy suffer from migraine headaches." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.) "Low levels of carbon dioxide in the body produce a host of symptoms, and one early notion—which my colleagues and I examined and rejected years ago—was that CFS was nothing other than hyperventilation syndrome. In reality, however, hyperventilation and POSH are quite different. A major difference is that CFS patients with POSH breathe normally when lying quietly; it's only when they stand that they change the way they breathe." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"This is why breathing into a paper bag stops us from hyperventilating: it forces us to rebreathe the carbon dioxide.) Living with panic means avoiding anything that might set off another frightening episode. You withdraw into an emotional fetal position, and the fear leads to a desperate need for control—whatever is necessary to maintain a stable and safe environment. This manifests itself in various ways: passive-aggressiveness, which is one way of trying to control others; compulsiveness, to keep the fear triggers at bay; and overall inflexibility." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and they tend to occur when the level of carbon dioxide in the blood drops too low. Noxious fumes, smoking, and spicy foods or drinks can set off a bout. So can having a cold drink while eating a hot meal. In fact, hiccups may be your body's way of saying you're eating or drinking too much or too fast. One theory is that hiccups are reflexes that keep you from choking on food and beverages. Most bouts of hiccupping are brief, lasting only a few minutes; but sometimes they can continue considerably longer." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "The gas, which is usually odorless, consists primarily of carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sometimes methane. The latter two gases are flammable, which is why people can light their farts. Luckily for us and others, smelly farts are more the exception than the rule. When they do smell bad, however, it's usually sulfur in the gas (from high-sulfur foods) that's to blame. Major culprits are such cruciferous vegetables as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, as well as onions, garlic, eggs, and dairy products." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"The loss of forestry further depletes oxygen levels and allows carbon dioxide levels to rise. Exposure to an excess of carbon dioxide prevents red blood cells in the lungs from extracting oxygen to deliver it to vital organs. Oxygen is required to oxidize chemicals and other toxins within the body, which makes it an indispensable part of maintaining a healthy, functional colon. Environmental health researcher Sara Shannon theorizes, "... we may have originally evolved in an atmosphere of 38 percent oxygen." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"The principle behind breath tests is that lactose, which escapes digestion in the small intestine, is fermented by bacteria in the colon, producing short-chain fatty acids and hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane (in some individuals). One breath test measures the amount of l3C02 excreted in the breath following administration of 13C-lactose [41]. This stable isotope test has a safety advantage over older tests employing radioactive 14C-lactose, but the high cost of the equipment prohibits widespread use of this method." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

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