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11 common foods and personal care products
you should avoid at all costs.
By Skip
Pulley – Founder, Kahuna Life
Fluoride
Despite the information that your loving, caring government officials tell you, Fluoride is most definitely a Neurotoxin. 59 human studies that have
looked at fluoride exposure and effects on brain function. 53 of
these show fluoride’s damaging effect: lowered IQ, behavioral
deficits, nervous disorders, and memory disruption. There are also
hundreds of animal studies showing fluoride’s adverse effects on
the brain. Fluoride is a toxic industrial waste product, which may
also be contaminated with lead, arsenic, radionucleotides, aluminum
and other industrial contaminants. Flouride was originally developed
during WWII for prisoners of war and concentration camp inmates in
order to make them more docile and less likely to revolt. It has the
same effect today, taken voluntarily by millions. The daily dose of
fluoride recommended by the American Dental Association results in a
level of fluoride in the blood shown to cause an 8-point drop in IQ -
and although it's recommended that poison control should be called if
you swallow just a quarter milligram of fluoride from toothpaste,
just ONE glass of public (city) water can contain at least that same
amount.
ALTERNATIVES: Distilled Water, Filtered Water, Well Water, Non-Flouride Toothpaste, Home Made Toothpaste
ALTERNATIVES: Distilled Water, Filtered Water, Well Water, Non-Flouride Toothpaste, Home Made Toothpaste
Studies show that toxic metals such as aluminum contribute to brain diseases by producing oxidative stress. Aluminum is linked to degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Aluminum is widely known as one of several metals known to affect the neurological system. Antiperspirants, which contain aluminum prevent toxins from being expelled from the body via perspiration. These toxins clog pores and lymph nodes. Studies have found that aluminum absorbed by the skin (our largest organ) is potentially carcinogenic. Sweating is a natural human function which helps your body naturally eliminate toxins while supporting proper immune function and preventing disease. Just use regular deodorant. You're an adult, for crying out loud. If you have a serious problem with perspiration, change your diet and get some exercise. Although aluminum cookware “may” be generally non-reactive, (the jury is still out on that) cooking with aluminum foil has been directly linked to bone and kidney disease.
ALTERNATIVES: regular deodorant, natural deodorant, baking soda, stop eating junk food
Petrolatum
Petrolatum and other petroleum based
products (petroleum jelly, mineral oil - which is not mineral-based,
but made from petroleum hydrocarbons - lanolin, lidocaine, etc.) are
contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs. These
compounds are present in crude oil and crude oil byproducts, and are
believed to have acute and chronic effects on human health, ranging
from skin inflammation and irritation to respiratory illness. If
petroleum jelly gets into the lungs, it can cause lipid pneumonia.
The benefits of petrolatum sealing moisture inside your skin is far
outweighed by the liability of your skin not being able to absorb
fresh air, sunlight and moisture from the atmosphere. By using
petroleum products you are in fact over-drying your skin by blocking
the absorption of natural elements.
ALTERNATIVES: coconut oil, cocoa butter, aloe, shea butter, Vitamin E Lotion
ALTERNATIVES: coconut oil, cocoa butter, aloe, shea butter, Vitamin E Lotion
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Even when used in moderation it is a
major cause of heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia, liver
failure and tooth decay. It is extracted from corn stalks through a
process so secretive that Archer Daniels Midland and Carghill will
not allow most journalists to observe the process.
HFCS also consists of glucose and
fructose, not in a 50-50 ratio like cane sugar, but a 55-45 fructose
to glucose ratio in an unbound form. Fructose is sweeter than
glucose. And HFCS is cheaper than sugar. Since there is there is no chemical
bond between them, no digestion is required, so they are more rapidly
absorbed into your blood stream. It's the major cause of liver damage
in this country (even more so than alcohol) and causes a condition
called “fatty liver” which affects 70 million people. Chemically extracted fructose goes right to the liver and
triggers lipogenesis. The rapidly absorbed glucose
triggers big spikes in insulin–our body’s major fat storage
hormone. HFCS lead to increased metabolic disturbances that drive
increases in appetite, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and dementia.
ALTERNATIVES: Contact Me for alternatives
ALTERNATIVES: Contact Me for alternatives
Bleached (or enriched/refined) Flour
and/or Sugar
There are three basic parts of a whole
grain: the bran, germ and endosperm. The bran, or the outer coating,
is rich in fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins. The germ, the
innermost layer, is high in B vitamins and also contains minerals,
protein and fat. The endosperm, found in the middle, is the starchy
part of the grain and it is mostly carbohydrates. When refined white
flour is made, companies remove the bran and the germ, leaving only
that starchy endosperm. This makes it more shelf-stable, but results
in nutrient loss and a subsequent ‘food product’ that is harmful
to our health. The biggest problem is that the vitamins and minerals
that food manufacturers use to enrich the white flour with are not in
forms that are bioavailable to us, which means they are not the type
of nutrients that our bodies are able to easily recognize, digest and
utilize. Most people like to blame gluten, but the real culprit is
the poisonous “franken-wheat” it's made from; GMO crops grown on
corporate farms with pesticide-resistant seeds. But the worst culprit
by far is processed sugar, proven for decades to be extremely harmful
to human health. Not only do we not restrict access to it, we
actually feed it to children. (I mean, I don't, but I know better)
Refined sugar intake has been linked Weight Gain, Obesity, Diabetes,
Cardiovascular disease and Inflammation. Excessive refined sugar
intake has been linked to Poor or Failed Digestion, bone disease,
chronic inflammation and Cancer.
ALTERNATIVES: bread made from potatoes, corn or oats; raw cane sugar, agave, molasses
ALTERNATIVES: bread made from potatoes, corn or oats; raw cane sugar, agave, molasses
Aspartame
Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of adverse reactions to food
additives as reported reported to the FDA. Many of these reactions
are very serious, including seizures and death. A list of reported
effects of aspartame include weight gain, dizziness, rashes,
depression, fatigue, insomnia, vision loss, hearing loss,
palpitations, anxiety, memory loss, joint pain, vertigo, seizures,
nausea, breathing difficulties and several more, some very serious
including diabetes, Alzheimer's, epilepsy and fibromyalgia. Aspartame
is made up of three chemicals: aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and
methanol. Too much aspartic acid in the brain kills certain neurons
by allowing too much calcium into the cells. This influx triggers
excessive amounts of free radicals, which kill the cells. Excessive
levels of phenylalanine in the brain can cause levels of serotonin in
the brain to decrease, leading to emotional disorders such as
depression. Methanol (or wood alcohol) is a basically pure poison.
Methanol breaks down into formaldehyde, a deadly neurotoxin, inside
the body.
ALTERNATIVES: instead of drinking diet pop, just stop drinking pop. Drink juice, coffee/tea and water
ALTERNATIVES: instead of drinking diet pop, just stop drinking pop. Drink juice, coffee/tea and water
Sucralose
If you're buying a product labeled
“diet”, “low calorie” or “light” and you don’t see the
word “sucralose” on the label, it means that food manufacturers
have likely hidden it behind one of several brand names such as
Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella.
All Sucralose containing sweeteners such as Splenda consist of three
components. Dextrose and maltodextrin comprise approximately 95% by
volume. The third element is sucralose. Both dextrose and maltodextrin are
highly refined products usually of genetically modified (GMO) origin.
Dextrose is pure refined sugar, requires no digestion, and has a
glycemic index (GI) of 100. By comparison, the GI of white sugar is
only 80. Sucralose is basically denatured sucrose. Its preparation
involves chlorinating sucrose, chemically changing the structure of
the sugar molecules by substituting three chlorine atoms for three
hydroxyl groups. Chlorine is a known carcinogen and Sucralose has
been deceptive from the start, marketed as a more natural alternative
sweetener derived from sugar itself, but sucralose is actually just
chlorinated sugar. When it accumulates in our bodies, chlorine can be
very harmful and a major threat to our health.
ALTERNATIVES: just limit your intake of sugary food and drink instead of trying to substitute another sweetener, because it will most likely be just as unhealthy.
ALTERNATIVES: just limit your intake of sugary food and drink instead of trying to substitute another sweetener, because it will most likely be just as unhealthy.
Microwave Popcorn & Artificial
Butter Flavor
Artificial butter flavoring is used in
microwave popcorn and as a topping for movie popcorn. This chemical
is called diacetyl and has caused respiratory and lung problems and
may even cause damage to the brain. A chemical coating used in
microwave popcorn bags breaks down when heated into a substance
called perfluorooctanoic (PFOA), which even the FDA admits “may
cause cancer in humans” because it definitely causes cancer in lab
animals. PFOA has been used to manufacture such products as Gore-Tex
and Teflon. PFOA does not break down in the environment, at all. PFOA
is not metabolized in the body; it is not lipophilic. So avoid all
products which contain PFOA's and cook with ceramic, stainless steel or
cast iron cookware rather than teflon or aluminum.ALTERNATIVES: there are affordable, microwave-safe or electric popcorn poppers now available. Just add popcorn kernels and then real butter or coconut oil when popped. Maybe a little season salt.
Processed Meat
Examples of processed meat include hot
dogs (frankfurters), ham, sausages, corned beef, and beef jerky as
well as canned meat and meat-based preparations and sauces. Processed
meat was classified as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans. This category
is used when there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in
humans. In other words, there is convincing evidence that the agent
causes cancer, based on epidemiological studies showing the
development of cancer in exposed humans. Sufficient evidence from
epidemiological studies show that eating processed meat causes
colorectal cancer. There is also evidence of links with pancreatic
cancer and prostate cancer. New ongoing research shows that there are
certain chemicals in red and processed meats, both added and
naturally occurring, that cause these foods to be carcinogenic. For
example, when a chemical in natural red meat and processed meat
called haem is broken down in the gut, N-nitroso chemicals are formed
and these have been found to damage the cells that line the bowel,
which can lead to bowel cancer. In addition, the nitrite and nitrate
preservatives used to preserve processed meat produce these N-nitroso
chemicals as well.
ALTERNATIVES: if you insist on eating meat, eat whole, fresh (or frozen) cuts of meat.
ALTERNATIVES: if you insist on eating meat, eat whole, fresh (or frozen) cuts of meat.
Shelf-stable Condiments
Everyone is guilty of adding these to
food at one point or another. These condiments have been engineered
not to deteriorate, which means they contain preservatives and
additives such as food coloring, sweeteners, salt, bad fats (such
as trans fats, which are linked to premature heart disease) and
chemical agents such as dimethylpolysiloxane for texture.
(dimethylpolysiloxane, is used as an anti-foaming agent in ketchup
and many processed and fast foods. Really? Should ketchup ever foam?) Any
fiber, good fats and nutrients are stripped out in the process. The
oils used to make these condiments are made from newer soybean
varieties modified in such a way as to not require hydrogenation.
They are highly processed and cause damage in your body at the
cellular level, paving the way for problems ranging from obesity and
diabetes to reproductive disorders and heart disease. Shelf stable
dairy products often contain high amounts of dangerous genetically
engineered bovine growth hormone, or rBGH. All shelf stable foods
contain MSG, which is an excitotoxin, which means it overexcites your
cells to the point of damage or cell-death, potentially causing brain
damage and triggering learning disabilities. Common adverse effects
linked to regular MSG consumption include obesity, eye damage,
headaches, fatigue, disorientation, depression and rapid heartbeat.ALTERNATIVES: refrigerated, perishable condiments. Try not to eat on the run.
Triclosan
Triclosan is a synthetic chemical with
antimicrobial properties which destroy or inhibit the growth of
microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. When triclosan was first
introduced in the early 70's for use in hospitals, it was crucial for
keeping medical instruments sterile. However, over the last decade,
with the rapid increase in the use of triclosan products, the
chemical is now ubiquitous. In addition, There is absolutely no study
that proves it is more effective than regular soap and water.
Triclosan is also a powerful pesticide registered with the
Environmental Protection Agency It causes changes in the human
hormone system, harming reproduction and development. Recent studies
also show that higher triclosan levels in people are linked to
increased sensitivity to allergens. Triclosan is found in Soaps
Shampoos, Conditioners, Lotions, Toothpastes, Deodorants, Shaving
products etc. It is also created for use in products as diverse as
undergarments and building materials. However, because these items
are so prevalent and commonly found, most researchers are pressured
by large petrochemical corporations to change their study results and
physicians are bullied into un-registering their reported complaints
of adverse effects on humans.
ALTERNATIVES: botanical soap, natural soap, alcohol, natural lotion, witch hazel
ALTERNATIVES: botanical soap, natural soap, alcohol, natural lotion, witch hazel
Honorable Mention:
Vegetable Oil
The extraction process causes pollution and wastes natural resources. The finished product - including canola, cottonseed, sunflower, corn, soybean and safflower oils, are potentially toxic inside the human body. Basically, any oil that has to be extracted chemically is not good for the human body. These oils are mostly polyunsaturated fats that oxidize rapidly when heated, as opposed to the alternative fruit based oils such as coconut and olive oil, which contain more monounsaturated fats and oxidize less rapidly.
Some nut oils are also an acceptable alternative, as long as they're extracted without chemicals.
None of us are always as good with our diet and personal care as we would like to be. But your responsibility, as an adult in society - as well as to your family who loves and depends on you, is to do your best. Be mindful of what you are putting in and on your body. In regards to health and well being, nature has an answer for any question you will ever have.
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