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"I call it tobacco disease, and I can just as easily say tobacco disease kills millions of people a year as you can say heart disease kills people. Once again, if you're a sharp thinker, you might say, "Well, gee, it doesn't make any sense to say that tobacco disease killed someone. It wasn't the tobacco disease that killed them, it was their smoking habit; the side effects of inhaling carcinogenic chemicals day after day, year after year for decades on end. It was the person's own decisions that killed them." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.) "What is tobacco disease you might ask? Well, it's a name I just made up. It's a disease that's characterized by people who smoke cigarettes and end up with lung cancer. I call it tobacco disease, and I can just as easily say tobacco disease kills millions of people a year as you can say heart disease kills people. Once again, if you're a sharp thinker, you might say, "Well, gee, it doesn't make any sense to say that tobacco disease killed someone." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"Tobacco smoking is associated with increased susceptibility to severe periodontal disease and tooth loss. • Vitamin C plays a major role in preventing periodontal disease. Tobacco Tobacco smoking is associated with increased susceptibility to severe periodontal disease and tooth loss.1,8,9 (Tobacco smoking is associated with increased susceptibility to virtually every major chronic disease.) Many of the harmful effects of tobacco smoking are a result of free-radical damage, particularly to epithelial cells." - Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Reynolds also learned to confront fans directly. The tobacco company had forty of its "agents" roam the stands, looking for fans who smoked. The agents invited the smokers to the company's Winston tent, where they were given free cigarettes and NASCAR collectibles. The fans gave RJR their names and other personal information. The experience helped the tobacco company form "a relationship" with the smoker. RJR also erected driving simulators for kids to sit in, giving them a driver's-eye view of the race. Its marketing tactics proved potent." - 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.) "The plan, according to the documents, included having two Japanese professors serve as the study's authors, while the tobacco companies hid their involvement. The public also eventually learned that the tobacco companies had a simple plan for dealing with data they were accumulating internally that showed cigarettes were addictive and deadly. They simply kept that evidence locked up in corporate file drawers. "There are no plans to publish data from Study 377," wrote executives at the drug company SmithKline Beecham in a memo stamped "For Internal Use Only." - 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.)

"Smoking and tobacco use. Just about every type of cancer, including prostate, is higher in people who smoke. Every puff of tobacco smoke or drop of juice from chewing tobacco contains carcinogens (initiators). • Radiation (including the cosmic rays discussed above). • Chlorinated pesticides. These pesticides are generally designed to interfere with the hormonal systems of insects. Women and men who are exposed consistently to them are more likely to develop breast cancer. • Oxidizing agents." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Examples of unpredicted changes Tobacco: When genes were inserted into tobacco to produce a particular acid, the plant also created a toxic compound not normally found in tobacco.115 Yeast: Yeast DNA was inserted with multiple copies of its own genes in order to increase alcohol production. This unexpectedly raised levels of a naturally occurring toxin and potential carcinogen by 40 to 200 times." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.)

"The Economist reported November 24, 2004 ("Lessons for Pharma from Tobacco"), that less than 50% of us perceive drug companies as "favorable." That's only slightly above the low ratings we give oil and tobacco companies. Another reason why our confidence has been shaken is the common defense drug companies use against charges of drug toxicity: "It was approved by the FDA." Congress has even proposed legislation relieving drug companies of liability in cases that involve drug-safety problems if the drug has been approved by the FDA." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Hindoo tobacco Habit Cure', broadside, Milford, Indiana, c. 1890. While the turbaned Indian and the frequent references to opium suggest the exotic, and the 'roots and herbs' hark back to traditional folk remedies around the world, the rest of this advertisement leans on the standard claims of patent medicines in the nineteenth-century west. The small print adds a perhaps inadvertent layer of irony by asserting 'Milford Drug Co., Sole manufacturers and originators of the Hindoo tobacco Habit Cure': the remedy was as Indian as Indiana. THIS IS FOR YOU! READ IT CAREFULLY." - Roberta Bivins, Alternative Medicine?: A History (Get the book.)

"He successfully represented the Brown & Williamson tobacco Corporation before the Supreme Court in the company's bid to block the FDA from assuming regulatory authority over tobacco products. He was also part of a legal team that sued the FDA to allow drug companies to promote "off-label" (non-FDA-approved) use of prescription drugs, partially bypassing the FDA's review process. In short, one of the FDA's chief adversaries became its chief counsel." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (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.)

"HINDOO tobacco HABIT CURE The Oldest arid Most Reliable Remedy on the market for Destroying the Appetite for tobacco IN ALL ITS FORMS. CHEWING, SMOKING m> CIGARETTE HABIT CURED IN TWO DAYS. PHYSICIANS TELL KOI CIGARETTE SMOKER THERE IS NO CURE FOR THE That the entire system is so impregnated with the opium and poisons inhaled from the cigarette, and has such a firm hold on the victim that his case is hopeless. We have a positive cure in our HIItTIDOO IRIEI^imiDTr. A FEW DOSES DESTROYS THE APPETITE. In two days we drive the Poison entirely out of the system." - Roberta Bivins, Alternative Medicine?: A History (Get the book.)

"Examples of unpredicted changes Tobacco: When genes were inserted into tobacco to produce a particular acid, the plant also created a toxic compound not normally found in tobacco.115 Yeast: Yeast DNA was inserted with multiple copies of its own genes in order to increase alcohol production. This unexpectedly raised levels of a naturally occurring toxin and potential carcinogen by 40 to 200 times." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.)

"The toxic elements in tobacco smoke can damage the DNA in our hair follicles, as well as the tiny blood vessels nourishing our hair and skin.These and other mechanisms speed up the premature aging process. Many people think having prematurely gray hair is a sign of stress, and there's some truth to this. One theory is that stress can precipitate autoimmune diseases or the other conditions mentioned above that can cause graying. WARNING SIGN A combination of gray hair and dark eyebrows can be striking or sexy (think Sean Connery)." - 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.)

"For example, studies indicate that alcohol enhances tobacco's ability to stimulate tumor formation in rats. Heavy consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of cancer and is best avoided, as it has' many negative effects on health. Chemicals There are many chemicals that have been developed since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century. Each was created, as it offered a unique function superior to chemicals found in nature. Thought to be wonderful inventions, these chemicals were placed in everyday appliances, school buildings and foods." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"This rare condition is almost exclusively seen in men between the ages of 20 and 40 who smoke or chew tobacco. In both PAD and Buerger's disease, fatty deposits build up in the arteries and restrict blood circulation to the stomach, kidneys, arms, legs, hands, and feet (atherosclerosis). Other signs include color changes in legs, problems walking, and erectile dysfunction (impotence). As with PAD, Buerger's disease can lead to gangrene and necessitate amputation." - 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 nutritional assessment includes information about diet, eating habits, daily activities, medical and medication history, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and recreational drugs. An initial physical examination followed by ongoing exams is essential in assessing the mother's body mass index (BMI) and appropriate weight gain and fetal growth. BMI relates weight to height and thus provides a better estimate of body fat distribution than weight alone. The practitioner uses the BMI to determine whether the mother is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"If you are sensitive, for example, to tobacco, ponder if some lettuce and cucumber, now combined with the tobacco gene, could cause you to become ill. One whiff of tobacco smoke can cause some asthmatics to be hospitalized. If they ate lettuce, however, who would be able to figure out if it was a tobacco gene in the lettuce causing their medical emergency? Is Anyone Concerned? Yes, more and more people are questioning what is being done. Even some food producers in the United States are beginning to show some concern." - Doris Rapp, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call (Get the book.)

"Black hairy tongue can be a telltale sign that you smoke, chew tobacco, and/or practice poor oral hygiene. Ironically, it can also be a sign of excessive use of mouthwash. Not surprisingly, people with this condition often have halitosis as well. (See Bad Breath, below.) In addition, black hairy tongue can be a reaction to antibiotics or to stomach medications containing bismuth, such as Pepto-Bismol. It's sometimes seen in people who SIGN OF THE TIMES Mayan and Aztec priests used tongue piercing as a way to better communicate with the gods." - 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.)

"In recent times, molecular technology has allowed scientists to pursue unlikely genetic combinations, such as goats with spider genes that lactate bulletproof silk, or glow-in-the-dark tobacco leaves bred with fireflies' incandescence genes. In food, this technology has primarily been adopted by large-scale monoculture growers of corn, soybeans and grain crops. It has also been used with sweet fruits, but on a limited scale." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"In Central America, tobacco was prescribed by the Maya for asthma, convulsions, and skin disease. tobacco has been used ritually in many Native American cultures. Medicinal Actions & Uses tobacco is no longer used medicinally. The dried leaves make a good insecticide, but external application should be avoided since nicotine is readily absorbed through the skin. Caution tobacco should not be taken in any form. Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae ) Black Cumin Description Annual herb growing to 1 ft (30 cm)." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"Smoking a pack or more per day may double to quadruple that.41 tobacco smoke contains chemicals that damage the lining of the arteries, raise the cholesterol level, promote the KEY CONCEPTS • Determine your individual risk for cardiovascular disease; make an appointment with a knowledgeable health-care practitioner for medical history, physical exams, and tests. • Monitor blood pressure regularly. • Monitor fasting levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, and blood glucose." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The documented benefits include reduced blood pressure, reduced use of tobacco and alcohol, lowering of high cholesterol and lipid oxidation, and decreased psychosocial stress. Recently, researchers found that four months of meditation significantly improved the ability of arterial endothelium to relax and dilate. The changes resulting from these effects include improvement of atherosclerosis, reduction of myocardial ischemia and left ventricular hypertrophy, reduced health insurance claims for CVD, and reduced mortality." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"The profiles of the two were very similar when it came to risk factors for coronary artery disease, including cholesterol and other blood lipid levels, blood pressure, and tobacco use." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"Adopting healthier lifestyles such as avoiding tobacco use, increasing physical activity, achieving optimal weight, improving nutrition and avoiding sun exposure can significantly reduce a persons risk of cancer. Over the past decade it has become clear that nutrition plays a major role in cancer. It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that 30% to 40% of all cancers can be prevented by diet, physical activity and proper body weight management." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Caffeine, the nicotine in tobacco, and alcohol all lower melatonin levels. Alcohol inhibits melatonin production and also suppresses REM sleep as well as the deepest phase of sleep, the delta phase. Any of these consumed within an hour of bedtime reduces melatonin by about one half, which may delay sleep from starting or may disrupt the later restorative phases of sleep. Many medications affect melatonin levels. These are listed at the end of this chapter. Improve Your Melatonin Level and Your Sleep 1. Lowering your body temperature helps melatonin." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"I'm constantly shocked by how many expectant parents allow tobacco smoke in their children's environments. Cigarettes contain many chemicals that are known human carcinogens. When children are involuntarily exposed to these toxins, their respiratory systems suffer. Children living with a smoker were 27 percent more likely to miss school due to respiratory illness than kids in nonsmoking homes. And children exposed to two or more smokers were 75 percent more likely than children from nonsmoking homes to call in sick. In addition, asthma is more prevalent in children who reside with a smoker." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Heading the list were 435,000 deaths due to tobacco and 400,000 deaths due to obesity and physical inactivity. Researchers from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation noted that another 6 percent of deaths (144,000) were attributable to poverty. The Institute of Medicine (part of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences) reports that "there is strong evidence that behavior and environment are responsible for over 70 percent of avoidable mortality." In comparison, researchers estimate that inadequate medical care is responsible for between 10 and 15 percent of deaths." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.) "Avoid tobacco. 2. Exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes or more on most days, engaging in activities such as brisk walking, biking, or gardening. 3. Consume alcohol in moderation, if at all. 4. Eat a healthy diet: • Cut down on red meat in favor of chicken, fish (including fatty fish at least once a week)*, and vegetable proteins. • Eat at least a pound of vegetables and fruits every day. • Limit salt to less than a teaspoon a day. • Cut down on sugar. • For cooking, use vegetable oils such as canola and olive oil. • Minimize intake of saturated fats and cholesterol." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

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