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"According to an official publication, approximately 70,000 chemical compounds are now in commercial use. Of these, only about 10 percent have had any testing at all for neurotoxicity. Among this 10 percent, only a handful have had thorough testing." "Volatile organic chemicals are lipid or fat soluble. Therefore, they have an affinity for the fatty or lipid tissues of the body. The brain is a primary target because it consists largely of lipid or fatty tissues. It is also a target because of its rich blood supply. The primary symptoms of volatile organic compounds are therefore cerebral." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"It's hard when contemplating such produce to think in terms of nutrients or chemical compounds; no, this is food, so fresh it's still alive, communicating with us by scent and color and taste. The good cook takes in all this sensory information and only then decides what to do with the basket of possibilities on the counter: what to combine it with; how, and how much, to "process" it. Now the culture of the kitchen takes over." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.) "But nutrients—those chemical compounds and minerals in foods that scientists have identified as important to our health—gleamed with the promise of scientific certainty. Eat more of the right ones, fewer of the wrong, and you would live longer, avoid chronic diseases, and lose weight. Nutrients themselves had been around as a concept and a set of words since early in the nineteenth century. That was when William Prout, an English doctor and chemist, identified the three principal constituents of food—protein, fat, and carbohydrates—that would come to be known as macronutri-ents." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.) "Yet even the simplest food is a hopelessly complicated thing to analyze, a virtual wilderness of chemical compounds, many of which exist in intricate and dynamic relation to one another, and all of which together are in the process of changing from one state to another." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"Isomers are chemical compounds that have exactly the same number and type of atoms, but in different arrangements—like, for example, the chemical equivalent of the words dog and god). The two most common isomers of CLA are called trans,9-cis, 11 and trans, 10-cis, 12. Of course that's completely useless information for the majority of people in the world, certainly those who are not doing biochemical research. But what you should know is that studies can show different results depending on the form of CLA used." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Even decaffeinated coffee has other methylxanthines, caffeine-like chemical compounds. • Assure regular, daily bowel movements. • Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, soy foods, and whole grains. • Decrease dietary fats, especially saturated fats. breast activity on scintigraphy; and a significant reduction in the variability of tissue activity.7 Maybe somewhat surprisingly, another study showed a decrease in benign breast changes with alcohol consumption.8 Since alcohol slows down the metabolism of estrogen, it is not clear why this study demonstrated these results." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"American beauty-berries, which are the violet color of Elizabeth Taylor's eyes, contain chemical compounds that can be used as insect repellent. The lipstick tree of South America produces red nuggets called achiote that were formerly used as body paint. Today, these seeds are used as a dye called annatto that colors everything from butter to salad oils. Red carmine dye, or cochineal, comes from the pulverized corpses of small-scale insects that turn red after eating cactus fruits. Numerous other fruits also produce tannins used in paints, dyes and other coloring agents." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"For example, drug companies will frequently study a plant that has a known medicinal effect, and then attempt to isolate and extract the so-called active chemical compounds in that plant. Once they do, they will modify those chemical compounds and mass produce synthetic versions. They have the audacity to patent and market them as being superior to the plant." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"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. The situation as regards water is critical. In the past, the planet's available freshwater reserves were adequate to satisfy human needs: in 1950 there was a potential reserve of nearly 17,000 m3 of freshwater for every person then living." - Ervin Laszlo, Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World (Get the book.)

"In the process of looking at these particles, which are about one-thirtieth the diameter of a single strand of human hair, chemists found hundreds of chemical compounds in that smoke. These included a complex soup of pollutants including dioxin, mercury, and the same compounds found in diesel exhaust. Moreover, the sheer volume of particles was in and of itself shocking: the particulate matter in the air that wildfire season was ten times greater than the standard set as safe by the Environmental Protection Agency." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.) "The 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act requires that new chemical compounds be tested for negative health effects before approval only if evidence of potential harm already exists—which is rarely the case for brand new chemicals. The FDA approves about 90 percent of these new compounds without restrictions." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"By 1970 the team had tested more than seven hundred chemical compounds for their ability to reduce the flow of acid. To their dismay, they found the compounds that actually worked that way were so potent that they poisoned other parts of the body. And scientists around the world remained skeptical. At a symposium at Johns Hopkins University in 1973, a leading gastroenterologist announced that it appeared that any chemical that blocked the acid-stimulating effects of histamine was "inherently toxic," a poison far worse than the disease. This lack of scientific support for Dr." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"Plants, including food plants (fruits and vegetables), synthesize a vast array of chemical compounds that are not involved in their primary metabolism. These "secondary compounds" instead serve a variety of ecological functions, ultimately, to enhance the plant's survivability. Interestingly, these compounds also may be responsible for the multitude of beneficial effects of fruits and vegetables on an array of health-related bioactivities; two of the most important may be their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Over 4,000 different chemical compounds, including heavy metals and pesticides, have so far been found in tobacco smoke. More than 50 of these are known carcinogens and others are suspected mutagens which can cause harmful changes in the genetic material of living cells.12 Visible tobacco smoke represents only about 5 to 8 percent of the chemicals released from a burning cigarette. The rest are invisible. Some of these chemicals include: lead, carbon monoxide, vinyl chloride, hydrogen cyanide, benzene, ammonia, acetone, and nicotine." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Because humans are omnivores, requiring somewhere between fifty and a hundred different chemical compounds and elements in order to be healthy. It's hard to believe we're getting everything we need from a diet consisting largely of processed corn, soybeans, rice, and wheat. 3) From Quality to Quantity While industrial agriculture has made tremendous strides in coaxing macronutrients—calories—from the land, it is becoming increasingly clear that these gains in food quantity have come at a cost to its quality." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"They become essential when the body accumulates organic waste matter, heavy metals and chemical compounds.54 They will also turn up when cells decay, die, and may not be readily removed via the body's lymphatic system. Congested lymphatic ducts are almost always causing fungal proliferations in the cells and tissues of organs. The fungi that grow in the tissues of organs always show up as a white mass. That's why cancerous tumors are always white When compared with healthy tissues, cancer tissues contain a much higher concentration of toxic chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"An odorless and colorless group of chemical compounds called phthalates were added to cosmetics and personal care products for the first time to increase their flexibility and to stabilize fragrances. Fragrances were historically treated as luxury items for use only on special occasions, but by the twentieth century were being used by many women daily. Up until 1921, when Chanel No. 5 was introduced to consumers, perfume fragrances had mostly been derived from natural ingredients and essential oils." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Further the obsession to treat the symptoms with chemical compounds rather than working with natural substances. And also trying to treat one isolated organ rather than taking a holistic approach." "Didn't you try as a pharmacist to cooperate directly with some doctors and offer them better medications - plant-based medications? " Ulrich Sommer: "In fact, I did. But it was not very successful. I observed that there was rather the intention or tendency to treat the patient's symptoms than finding the real cause and making the patient well." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"The 1976 Toxic Substances Act stipulates that chemical compounds only need to undergo testing if "evidence for potential harm exists." This is infrequently the case, because most chemicals are released on the market so quickly and with so little public knowledge. All pesticides must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, but, as the Environmental Working Group warns, "Because the toxic effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or in some cases completely unstudied, shoppers are wise to minimize exposure to pesticides whenever possible." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Enzyme Deficiencies and Toxic Overload People who suffer from migraines and hyperactivity are thought to be lacking certain enzymes that break down the chemical compounds in our environment. Some doctors of environmental medicine believe that we lack certain enzymes because the environment is burdened with toxins. This toxic load that we endure makes organs of elimination such as the liver work at full capacity. Picture our body's toxic load like a bucket of water with a few particles of dirt in it. Every particle is a toxin and an additional irritant." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Unlike most other chemical compounds that contract when they freeze, water expands as it forms ice. The tiny ice crystals in all cells that contain water are like little bombs going off inside the food. These destroy enzymes, vitamins and all sorts of other molecules. That's why nuts, seeds and dehydrated foods are not much damaged by freezing. Their enzymes remain largely intact. If you freeze a sunflower seed, it will still sprout later. Try it! If you want to maximize the nutrients in frozen fruit, dehydrate it first." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Regardless of what is thought or believed, the deep thinkers at the FDA went to medical school and, therefore, are fully aware that there is no psychiatric diagnosis that is a disease - an objective, confirmable abnormality of the brain— and also are fully aware that the above mentioned "treatments," Prozac/Sarafem, Wellbutrin/ Zyban, regardless of how they are marketed, are identical chemical compounds. And they are aware that for more than two decades patients have been experiencing potentially life-threatening adverse reactions to antidepressant "treatments." - Kelly Patricia O'Meara, Psyched Out: How Psychiatry Sells Mental Illness and Pushes Pills That Kill (Get the book.)

"Despite their stated focus on "consumer protection," the Codex Commission approved seven of the most toxic chemical compounds known to man for use as pesticides in the production of foods! Collectively these chemicals are often referred to as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP s) and are used in the production of a variety of foodstuffs including beans, dairy, poultry, cereal grains, and many fruits and vegetables." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"The liver's metabolic functions include carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism; the storage of vitamins and minerals; the formation of vital physiologic factors; and the detoxification of foreign or endogenous chemical compounds. Dosage The best type of liver extract are hydrolyzed (water is added to it) and are known as "liquid liver extracts." Make sure that at least 3 to 4 mg of heme iron is provided per capsule of the liver extract. The typical of dose iron prescribed is 1 to 2 capsules, three times daily with meals." - 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.)

"Green or black tea: The effectiveness of tea in the treatment of asthma is most likely due to a family of chemical compounds called methylxanthines, which include caffeine and theophylline and some prescription drugs used in the treatment of asthma. This family of compounds acts by increasing the diameter of the airways in our lungs to allow easier and more efficient gas exchange. Tea, especially green tea, also contains polyphenol compounds, which are strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that may also be useful for asthma." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"In many respects, these observations agree with lab experiments in which the principal chemical compounds present in citrus, polyphenols and terpenes, have been identified many times as molecules that are able to interfere with processes leading to cancer. Even if the mechanisms involved in these events remain largely unclear, certain data suggests that phytochemical compounds in citrus block tumour growth by direct action on the cancerous cells, restricting their ability to reproduce." - Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D., Foods that Fight Cancer (Get the book.)

"Boswellia: This herb contains chemical compounds that protect against inflammation, which may prove useful in the treatment of phlebitis. Most studies use standardized extracts of boswellia in capsule or pill form, which are taken at 300-400 mg three times a day. It is generally considered safe, although there have been some reports of mild stomach pain and nausea. Ginger: This herb acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and also helps to thin the blood." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Soy is rich in isoflavones, a class of chemical compounds that act like weaker versions of the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones, known as phytoestrogens, enhance the ability of arteries to relax and/or dilate, improving blood flow. This is true for men and women. •Soy lowers blood pressure by as much as 15 points, according to some studies. Other studies, however, have shown more modest or no effects. •Soy has linolenic acid, which may reduce heart disease mortality by 20%. •Prostate cancer." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "Foods, like drugs, are complex mixtures of chemical compounds. When some drugs and foods are taken simultaneously, the combination may increase or decrease blood levels of the drug in the body or speed or slow the drug's absorption into the bloodstream. Example: Thiazide diuretics, one class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions, cause the body to excrete potassium and magnesium. Taking them and eating salty foods can increase mineral loss and result in deficiencies." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "Produce that has deep colors and intense flavors is high in flavonoids and carotenoids, chemical compounds that have anti-inflammatory effects. Important: Have at least one serving of blueberries, cherries or pomegranates daily. These contain anthocyanins, which are among the most potent anti-inflammatory agents. •Choose crucifers and alliums. Crucifers are strong-flavored vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. Alliums include onions and garlic. Both classes of vegetables reduce chronic inflammation and lower the risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

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