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"Avoiding unnecessary medical X-rays is one of the best ways to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation. However, in many instances, the benefits of ionizing radiation as a tool for diagnosis of various diseases and as an effective way to treat some cancers outweigh the risks. Alcohol Alcohol itself is not a carcinogen. However, population studies show that there is a strong link between alcohol consumption and some forms of cancer. A strong association exists between alcohol use and cancers of the esophagus, pharynx and mouth." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Nuking Our Food by Irradiation The process of irradiation exposes food to a dose of ionizing radiation that is equivalent to millions of chest X-rays. The explanation given to pacify consumers is that this destroys the "harmful bacteria" in meat and imported produce. As always, the real reason for nuking the food supply is economic: the increased shelf life of hermetically sealed irradiated food allows for long-distance shipping and storage so that large agricultural corporations can grow food in countries with much lower environmental and worker safety standards." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"As your largest organ, your skin performs myriad functions, among them maintaining fluid balance in your body, helping with thermoregulation, maintaining mineral balance, protecting you from ionizing radiation, and aiding in detoxification. Of course, it is also your body's first line of defense, providing a protective barrier between your body and the outside world. It repels toxins, microbes and viruses, ultraviolet light and other forms of radiation, chemical and physical threats, and the like." - Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey, Decoding the Human Body-Field: The New Science of Information as Medicine (Get the book.) "Information can be inserted into the wave at any Energetic Integratot point in the big body-wave for any number of reasons—physical shock or trauma, emotional shock or trauma, toxins, microbes, parasites, bacteria and fungi, ionizing radiation, X-rays, microwaves, poor nutrition, geopathic stress, and the like. The opposite also is ttue. If corrective information is inserted into the wave at an Integrator anywhere along it, then that information also can change the wave, reforming it in a way that is more in tune with the body's natural state." - Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey, Decoding the Human Body-Field: The New Science of Information as Medicine (Get the book.)

"Reactive Oxygen Species and Normal Physiology ROS typically arise as by-products of cellular metabolism and ionizing radiation, usually reflected in the formation of the following four species: superoxide anion (02~), hydrogen peroxide (H202), hydroxyl radical (OH'), and singlet oxygen ( 02). Although H202 and J02 are not free radicals per se, these species behave similarly to free radicals. The reactivity of 02~ or H202 with other molecules is not appreciable, but the presence of trace amounts of transition metals fosters their conversion to OH via the Fenton or Haber-Weiss reactions." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Putative Signaling Mechanisms Involved in Polyphenol Regulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation There are multiple sources of OS in the cell that result from food metabolism, ionizing radiation, smoking, and so on. There are also mitochondrial sources of ROS that emerge from the energy metabolism of the cell. Importantly, ROS are also generated from inflammatory processes. Subsequently, a great deal of research has shown that there is a cascade of stress signals that are generated from ROS." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Environmental exposure such as to ionizing radiation, hormones, and antineoplastic agents are accepted to be contributors to these diseases. At this writing it is estimated that about 1.4 million new cases of cancer will have been diagnosed in 2007. Cancers of the prostate and breast will be the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men and women, respectively, followed by lung and colorectal cancers both in men and in women. Overall, the most common cancers—skin, lungs, breasts, kidneys, colorectal and prostate—are organs of excretion." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The intention of the healers also appeared to have effects on background ionizing radiation.22 Like Nelson's readings at sacred sites, Radin's experiment offers tantalizing hints about the nature of the "linger" effect of intention. The REGs' registering of movement away from randomness to greater order implies that the Zero Point energy of empty space has shifted into a state of greater coherence. The "charge" of intention may have a domino effect on its environment, causing greater quantum order in empty space, which would enhance the effectiveness of its aim." - Lynne McTaggart, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World (Get the book.)

"However, in many instances, the benefits of ionizing radiation as a tool for diagnosis of various diseases and as an effective way to treat some cancers outweigh the risks. Alcohol Alcohol itself is not a carcinogen. However, population studies show that there is a strong link between alcohol consumption and some forms of cancer. A strong association exists between alcohol use and cancers of the esophagus, pharynx and mouth. Alcohol may also be linked with liver, breast and colorectal cancers. Together, these cancers kill more than 125,000 people a year in the United States alone." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "Where does ionizing radiation come from? There are some natural sources such as cosmic rays and radioactive substances in the earths crust. This "background" radiation is a small amount. Medical X-rays used at the dentist to see teeth root health, X-rays used by physicians to investigate bone health and mammograms of the breast subject the body to radiation. Uranium miners and those living in areas close to nuclear weapons tests are exposed to higher levels of radiation. Ironically, some cancer treatments include radiation therapy to help kill cancer cells." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "In 2006, Russian researchers reported the ability of a probiotic called Acilact to improve the health of mice when exposed to ionizing radiation and chemotherapy. The probiotics reduced the ability of bad microbes from invading the intestinal tract. The mice also had improvements in the health of their blood and bone marrow (blood cells are greatly affected by radiation). Researchers then wanted to see if probiotics could reduce the risk of radiation-induced diarrhea." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Effects of ionizing radiation on a plant genome: analysis of two Arabidopsis transparent testa mutations, Plant Cell 4: 333-347. Shirley, B. W, Kubasek, W. L, Storz, G, Bruggemann, E, Koornneef, M., Ausubel, F. M. and Goodman, H. M, 1995, Analysis of Arabidopsis mutants deficient in flavonoid biosynthesis, Plant J 8: 659-671. Sidorenko, L. V., Li, X., Cocciolone, S. M., Chopra, S, Tagliani, L, Bowen, B, Daniels, M. and Peterson, T., 2000, Complex structure of a maize Myb gene promoter: functional analysis in transgenic plants, Plant J22: 471-482. Snyder, B. A. and Nicholson, R." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"MRI had the advantage of better-quality images, and there is no need to use ionizing radiation in the brain to create the images. The resolution of MRI is superb—it yields "slices" of brain that look as if they were obtained in a postmortem pathology lab. PET and SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) scans, which came later, provide an image of brain activity, or function, by measuring blood flow in the brain as an index of brain activity." - Charles Barber, Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry Is Medicating a Nation (Get the book.)

"The industry also funded many major figures in epidemiology like Tom Mancuso, a former government scientist whose work explored all of the other things that contribute to cancer besides tobacco, such as working with ionizing radiation or mining. They fixed their hopes on those instances where men got lung cancer or lung and heart disease but did not smoke, like those working in uranium or coal mines, or other dangerous workplaces. For these men, where they worked could be shown to be far more important for their health than smoking. So what about the rest of us?" - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"Journal Clinical Oncology, June 26, 2006 online] In an animal experiment, supporting tissue that surrounds mammary-gland epithelial cells was exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation. Then non-irradiated breast gland cells were implanted within this matrix. A massive increase in tumors was observed in the non-irradiated mammary cells! More tumors occurred and grew larger compared to non-irradiated animals. [Cancer Research 60: 1254-60, 2000] Only 19% of non-irradiated connective tissue produced tumors versus 81% of irradiated connective tissue." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "The greatest risk factor was advanced age (more than 10 times increased risk) followed by geographical location (5 times greater risk) and exposure to ionizing radiation (3 times greater risk). [British Medical journal 321: 624-28, 2000] In this chapter we will examine each of these risk factors and what can be done to overcome them. Here are factors which are believed to increase the risk for breast cancer Here are factors which are believed to increase the risk for breast cancer." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"There are many sources of ionizing radiation, including the sun, X-rays, radiotherapy, and leaks at nuclear power plants. Radioprotective properties of adaptogens include the ability to protect the DNA of the body from the dangerous, mutating power of various forms of radiation. Free radical scavenging and antioxidant activity is the likely mechanism involved in this radioprotective effect. By causing oxidative damage in the DNA, free radicals can produce mutations that, over time, can lead to cancer." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.) "Today, we know this versatile plant is an adaptogen with antioxidant, neuroprotective, stress reducing, and radioprotective (protects against the damaging effects of ionizing radiation) effects. In animal studies, pretreatment with methanol extracts of holy basil reduced brain damage caused by reduced cerebral circulation. Alcohol extracts of this herb showed significant antistress activities in mice exposed to acute and chronic noise stress. Use of holy basil prevented increased corticosterone levels that indicate elevated stress levels." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"This type of radiation is called ionizing radiation. Even if only one cell is exposed to radiation, the radiation can destroy, damage, or alter the makeup of that cell. The alteration of cell structure by radioactive particles can lead to the development of cancer. If a cell's DNA is damaged, this can cause genetic mutations that can be passed down to offspring. The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) estimates that radiation exposure in the United States comes primarily from the following sources, in order: • Radon: 55 percent." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled "organic," a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too But what does that really tell us?" - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"If you have cancer or wish to prevent it, make certain to avoid the following things: Chlorinated water; fluoridated water; pesticides and other chemical toxins as found in non-organic foods, commercial beauty products, chemical hair dyes, chemical shampoos and skin lotions; unnatural makeup products; artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame and Splenda; exposure to ionizing radiation (X-rays, mammograms, etc.); alcohol; cigarettes; sunscreens; microwave ovens; pharmaceutical drugs. (Almost all drugs are toxic for the body and can contribute to or directly cause cancer." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.) "Most people who visit a doctor will experience at least one exposure to these high-frequency waves of ionizing radiation (x-rays). These are the facts that have been discovered so far about the adverse effects of x-rays: • If children are exposed to x-rays while in the mother's womb (in utero), their risk of all cancers increases by 40 percent, of tumors of the nervous system by 50 percent, and of leukemias by 70 percent." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Welds were often checked with x-rays, using crude machines that delivered heavy, scattered rays of ionizing radiation. Later, as company commander of the 110th Infantry, Company D, of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Dad proudly went to army camp every summer for more than thirty years. Each year, sometimes twice or more, he had x-rays to make sure he stayed in the best of health. M arvin Schneiderman, a senior researcher at NCI, once defined an epidemiologist as someone who can find something wrong with something that someone else does, who also calls herself an epidemiologist." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled 'organic,' a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too." What does any of this have to do with cosmetics?" - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Irradiation is a preservation treatment that uses very large doses of ionizing radiation, which produces a change in food in order to ensure a longer shelf life. The materials used to irradiate food are cobalt 60 or cesium 137, common nuclear waste products. Irradiation is not new and has been around without our knowledge since 1916 when the first fruit experiments were conducted on strawberries. It is only in the last couple of years that we have become aware of irradiation as more research has appeared in print, and the results of that research are quite alarming. According to Dr." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Mary Helen Barcellos-Hoff at the Life Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, in Berkeley, California, helps to reveal the anti-cancer properties of HA and connective tissue in general. ionizing radiation (often given off by x-rays) is a known cancer promoter, particularly in breast tissue. Radiation damages the matrix of material that surrounds cells, the HA and collagens. Even just one chest x-ray performed before the age of 20 increases the likelihood of breast cancer later on in life by 54%!" - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Environmental sources of free radicals include exposure to ionizing radiation (from industry, sun exposure, cosmic rays, and medical X-rays), ozone and nitrous oxide (primarily from automobile exhaust), heavy metals (such as mercury, cadmium, and lead), cigarette smoke (both active and passive), alcohol, unsaturated fat, and other chemicals and compounds from food, water, and air. The body produces several antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, that neutralize many types of free radicals." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"In contrast to solar radiation, such as UV light, ionizing radiation has energy sufficient to penetrate the skin's surface, stream through the soft tissues, and in some cases, enter the bones themselves. Released when atoms are split, ionizing radiation is so called because it alters the molecules through which it passes, knocking away their electrons and creating electrically charged particles, or ions. Because of this property, ionizing radiation is classified as a known human carcinogen at any exposure level." - Sandra Steingraber, Living Downstream (Get the book.)

"Asbestos was described, along with solar and ionizing radiation, chromates, tar, synthetic dyes and arsenic, as causing cancer by physically damaging the body or chemically inducing malignant growth. The article offered a clear statement: "Scientific and technological progress has exposed man to new physical and chemical agents. Some are believed associated with the rise of cancer as a cause of death." It's worth quoting Conklin's half-century-old views at length because the ideas are remarkably contemporary." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"Mammograms Add to Cancer Risk—Mammography exposes the breast to damaging ionizing radiation. John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., an authority on the health effects of ionizing radiation, spent 30 years studying the effects of low-dose radiation on humans. He estimates that 75% of breast cancer could be prevented by avoiding or minimizing exposure to the ionizing radiation from mammography, X rays, and other medical sources." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

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