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"Regular exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 30%.17 Indeed, in 1994, a new medical diagnostic code was created for "exposure to secondhand smoke."18 And what about obesity? Our conclusion is obvious: Americans are too fat—and getting even fatter! In 1986, about one in 200 were defined as "morbidly obese." By 2002, rhat number had quadrupled to one in 50. Combining that category with "obese," included three in ten Americans. In all, two of every three Americans were defined as "overweight" in 2002." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"The first of four stomachs in ruminant animals, such as cattle or deer. secondhand smoke A combination of the smoke that is released from the end of a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled from the lungs of smokers. short chain fatty acids A small fat found in the human body that contains less than eight carbons. species A taxonomic category subordinate to a genus (or subgenus) and superior to a subspecies or variety, composed of individual organisms possessing common characteristics distinguishing them from other categories of individual organisms of the same taxonomic level." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Even nonsmokers among them breathe in lethal doses of secondhand smoke in communal hutches. Not surprisingly, the Papua Highlanders suffer many lung disorders, thanks to the smoking. But studies of those who live into their sixties and beyond have shown that despite the well-documented risk to heart health that is posed by smoking, they have no coronary artery disease.4 They are protected by their diet, which consists almost entirely of nineteen separate varieties of sweet potatoes. Nutrition impinges on cardiovascular health in several critical ways." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"We know from long-term studies that the effects of secondhand smoke occur within minutes," wrote the lead physician in the study, "but it was quite stunning to document this large an effect so quickly"28 Alas, the Montana state legislature, under pressure from the tobacco industry and restaurant and bar owners, overruled the ban. The result: heart attacks quickly returned to their previous rate." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.) "In a related study, scientists from the University of Minnesota asked volunteers (ones who had not smoked cigarettes in at least two years) to spend time in an environment with secondhand smoke, in this case, a casino. After only four hours, the subjects had significant amounts of a biochemical marker in their urine traceable only to a known carcinogen in tobacco. "This is a logical finding," said the lead author, "we were not surprised by these data. But no one has ever shown this."29 Neither should obesity be conceptualized as a personal problem, or at least not merely as a personal problem." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.) "Indeed, in 1994, a new medical diagnostic code was created for "exposure to secondhand smoke."18 And what about obesity? Our conclusion is obvious: Americans are too fat—and getting even fatter! In 1986, about one in 200 were defined as "morbidly obese." By 2002, rhat number had quadrupled to one in 50. Combining that category with "obese," included three in ten Americans. In all, two of every three Americans were defined as "overweight" in 2002. Of all children age six through nineteen, 31% were overweight." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"I am regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. ? I drink more than three alcoholic beverages a week. ? I don't use sunblock, or I like to bake in the sun or go to tanning booths. ? I take prescription, over-the-counter, and/or recreational drugs. ? I would rate my life as very stressful. ? I eat fried foods, margarine, or a lot of animal fat (meat, cheese, etc.). ? I eat white flour and sugar more than twice a week. ? I eat fewer than five servings of deeply colored vegetables and ? fruits a day. I have chronic colds and infections (cold sores, canker sores, etc.). ?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Researchers defined "exposure" to secondhand smoke as spending at least one hour a week near at least one smoker. People exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk for atherosclerosis, the buildup of artery-narrowing plaques. In a study of 10,914 middle-aged adults, researchers found those who were exposed experienced a 20 percent increase in atherosclerosis progression compared with those free of secondhand smoke exposure. Atherosclerosis in the people with diabetes who were exposed to secondhand smoke progressed even faster." - Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry, The Diabetes Cure : A Natural Plan That Can Slow, Stop, Even Cure Type 2 Diabetes (Get the book.) "Exposure to secondhand smoke is worst for those with diabetes as well as those with high blood pressure, a new study shows. Researchers defined "exposure" to secondhand smoke as spending at least one hour a week near at least one smoker. People exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk for atherosclerosis, the buildup of artery-narrowing plaques. In a study of 10,914 middle-aged adults, researchers found those who were exposed experienced a 20 percent increase in atherosclerosis progression compared with those free of secondhand smoke exposure." - Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry, The Diabetes Cure : A Natural Plan That Can Slow, Stop, Even Cure Type 2 Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Allergic asthma can also be treated via avoidance of triggers in the home and environment such as pet dander, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, tree and other plant pollen in spring, secondhand smoke, perfumes, and chemicals, including those found in standard household cleaning products." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Children of smokers may have far more respiratory illnesses (like asthma) than those of non-smokers. Even secondhand smoke is seriously harmful to mother and baby and should be avoided when possible. The more a woman smokes, the greater the risk to her baby. However, if she stops smoking before the end of her first trimester, she is no more likely to have a lower birth weight baby than a nonsmoking woman. Even stopping by the third trimester can improve the baby's growth. The good news is that it is possible to stop smoking and there are numerous resources to help you." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"For example, after a Japanese study in 1981 showed that secondhand smoke raised the risk of lung cancer, the tobacco companies secretly began working on their own study. They hoped to use the study to raise doubts about the original article's findings. Internal documents described how executives chose the man who would become the chief scientist for British American Tobacco to be the behind-the-scenes director of the industry's planned study, while they selected one of the tobacco companies' law firms, Covington & Burling, to be the project's manager." - 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.)

"We are regularly exposed to benzene while breathing tobacco smoke, even secondhand smoke, pumping gasoline, while driving in high-traffic areas, and from industrial air pollution. Higher levels are released from the vapors of benzene-containing products such as glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents. An estimated 44,240 new cases of leukemia will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007. Sometimes chronic low doses can be even more toxic than acute high doses. This looks to be especially true when it comes to the toxins that affect your hormonal, or endocrine, system." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Also, secondhand smoke significantly increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease in non-smokers. Diet Even a quick Internet search will indicate the strength of evidence suggesting that diet is related to cancer risk. As a sample of the evidence to date, eating soy, chicken, olive oil or using a low-calorie or Mediterranean diet are all associated with a lower risk of cancer. More than 30% of cancers are thought to be preventable with dietary means." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Children and non-smoking adults continue to suffer from the ill effects of secondhand smoke in their own homes due to the presence of others whom smoke. Around 60% of children under the age of five live in or visit a home with at least one smoker. Children are especially sensitive to secondhand smoke, as their developing organs are more easily damaged. Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke! How to Eliminate Toxins from Tobacco Smoke • Quit smoking! You may need a support group to help you. • Avoid smoking inside the home." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Step 6: Stop smoking—and avoid secondhand smoke. Smokers tend to have less energy and more depression than nonsmokers, in part because they get less blood and oxygen to the brain. Smoking—as well as exposure to secondhand smoke—increases blood levels of carbon monoxide, a waste chemical that increases fatigue. It also increases arterial plaque—fatty accumulations that inhibit circulation." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"An example of a toxic burden is when children are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home and have an increased incidence of allergies. 4. Irritating Foods Equal an Irritated Reaction Irritating foods, such as curry, hot peppers or Tabasco sauce, will naturally aggravate a person's GI tract. This usually clears up if these foods are not consumed in excess or are cut out altogether. Some foods act as drugs, such as caffeine and chocolate. Chocolate is said to have opiate-like properties. Caffeine in coffee and tea can cause dyspepsia, heartburn, diarrhea, irritability and the jitters. 5." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"A review of more than 2,000 studies regarding secondhand smoke suggests that it increases the incidence of most of the diseases associated with smoking. Children of smokers have increased incidence of respiratory infections, ear infections, and lower lung function than children of nonsmokers. secondhand smoke increases the risk of COPD, heart disease, and lung cancer. In fact, an estimated three thousand cases of lung cancers per year are caused by secondhand smoking." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.)

"Surgeon General's report concludes that secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children and in adults who do not smoke.10 If you are overweight or obese and you smoke cigarettes, the health risks are increased dramatically. Since cigarette smoking speeds up your heart rate and constricts the flow of blood throughout your body, it will significantly increase your odds of experiencing a heart attack. Nicotine addiction also results in withdrawal symptoms when a person tries to stop smoking." - Craig Pepin-Donat, The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie (Get the book.)

"Disrupted sleep, dehydration, missed meals, secondhand smoke, migraine triggers Alcohol (including but not limited to red wine) Aspartame (found in many "light" sugar-free foods) Caffeine withdrawal Chocolate MSG (monosodium glutamate, found in many processed foods, including peanuts) Nitrates (found in processed meats like hot dogs and salami) Tyramine (found in aged cheese, chocolate, nuts, sour cream, and yogurt) perfume, and a number of different foods or ingredients are common triggers.331 Keeping a headache diary is a good way to figure out what things get your migraine going." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Cigarette smoke contains large quantities of free radicals, many of which are known to oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDL, the so-called bad cholesterol), making them more likely to be deposited on the walls of blood vessels. The free radical is one of the primary factors in the development of atherosclerosis." - 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.) "Regular exposure to secondhand smoke can increase a nonsmoker's chance of getting cancer by 30 percent. Q There have been some claims that dairy products increase the risk of cancer. However, it is more likely that it is fat that is the problem, not milk. Almond, rice, and soy milk are good low-fat alternatives. Q A study published by the American Journal of Epidemiology has disproved suggestions that there is a link between lactose and/or galactose (sugars found in milk) and ovarian cancer." - 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.) "Do not smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke. This can make symptoms worse. Q Do not take aspirin. If a viral infection is present, Reye's syndrome may result. Considerations Q Colloidal silver may keep bacteria in check because of its antibiotic and antiviral properties. Q There are other health problems that can cause symptoms of chronic fatigue, including anemia, cardiovascular disease (especially in women), depression, fibromyalgia, hepatitis, and Lyme disease, among others." - 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.) "Do not smoke, and stay away from secondhand smoke. Q Avoid alcohol, noxious chemicals, and anything else that can damage the liver. Q Try using bee propolis and royal jelly to fight bacterial infections invading the lungs, mouth, throat, and mucous membranes. Q Obtain as much fresh air and rest as possible, and moderate amounts of sunshine. Q Use coffee or fresh wheatgrass retention enemas to eliminate toxins and supply nutrients. (See enemas in Part Three.) Q Determine what food sensitivities or allergies may be present." - 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.)

"Children are especially sensitive to secondhand smoke, as their developing organs are more easily damaged. Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke! How to Eliminate Toxins from Tobacco Smoke • Quit smoking! You may need a support group to help you. • Avoid smoking inside the home. Go outside to smoke (at least 1 00 feet away from the house). • When you have the urge to smoke, distract yourself with an activity of some kind or take a short walk. • Ask visitors to step out of the home if they must smoke." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Approximately 35,000 Americans die of heart disease that is caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Best Time to Get Statin Drugs to Save Your Life Gregg C. Fonarow, MD, professor of cardiology, University of California at Los Angeles. R. Scott Wright, MD, cardiologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. American Journal of Cardiology. Patients who get a statin drug in the critical first hours after a heart attack are much more likely to leave the hospital alive than those who do not get the cholesterol-lowering medication, new research has found." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"And more people are becoming alerted to the dangers of secondhand smoke. Studies now confirm that 17 percent of lung cancers occur in people exposed to secondhand smoke between the ages of three and 50, but who have never smoked themselves. Cervical cancer is also associated with the inhalation of secondhand smoke. Chewing tobacco is not a good alternative to smoking; it can lead to mouth cancer. Alcohol While two to three alcoholic beverages weekly is considered moderate drinking in some circles, this amount has been associated with a fourfold increase in breast cancer." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments (Get the book.)

"Helpful: If you are at an increased risk of cancer (due to family history, exposure to secondhand smoke or other carcinogens), consider taking a 50- to 200-microgram (meg) selenium supplement. Important: If you are currently undergoing treatment for cancer, talk to your doctor before taking selenium. •Chromium. This mineral, shown in dozens of studies to help control levels of blood sugar, is poorly absorbed by the body. Unless you eat organ meats, such as liver, it is best consumed in supplement form." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"The risk of getting cancer from secondhand smoke is approximately 100 times greater than the risk from outdoor contaminants alone. This is especially unsettling in a society where nearly one in four people smoke!65 The nonsmoker can be exposed to tobacco smoke in the workplace, at home, in restaurants and bars, and in other public places. However, I'm glad to say, many metropolitan governments are now enacting measures to ban cigarette smoke in all interior environments. So far, fourteen states have implemented significant anti-smoking laws." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Much of this happens because of the Major Ager of toxins in our environment, like secondhand smoke and pollution, which pass into us most easily in the air we breathe (several liters per minute). The rate of aging of the lungs is, in fact, greater than the aging of the heart. So while some shortness of breath is associated with cardiac troubles, that's not always the case—and breathing problems can indeed originate from the lungs." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

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