Natural Detoxification from Nuclear Radiation Exposures

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(http://preventdisease.com/news/11/031811_alternatives_potassium_iodide.shtml)

From the Article:

Don't Panic: Natural And Very Effective Alternatives To Potassium Iodide Are

Everywhere

The Japanese nuclear disaster has everybody on edge and people are

panicking. Potassium Iodide has flown off the shelves at a rate where stockpiles

could not meet demands. What most people don't realize is that there are

literally hundreds of other foods and supplements that protect the entire body

and organ systems (not just the thyroid) and they're typically safer and

far more effective than potassium iodide.

In an interview about Japan's crisis with _Newsmax.com_

world renown neurosurgeon, Dr. Blaylock stated " of course people near

the site face the greatest danger, he said.

Blaylock suggest that people may need to take several supplements to

protect against the effects of radiation. " Taking these supplements not only

protects you against radiation but a lot of other diseases including cancer,

brain degeneration. "

Gingko biloba can be protective even after exposure to radiation according

to Blaylock.

A report published and October, 2009 issue of the International Journal of

Low Radiation added evidence to a protective effect for Ginkgo biloba

against radiation damage. Ginkgo biloba is a tree species whose leaves have

been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. Ginkgo leaf extract contains

antioxidant compounds called ginkgolides and bilobalides which help scavenge

free radicals that attack nearly all components of the cell, including DNA.

In their article, Chang-Mo Kang of the Korea Institute of Radiological and

Medical Sciences in Taegu and colleagues describe their use of an assay

for radiation-induced programmed cell death (apoptosis) to evaluate the

protective effect of ginkgo extract against radiation exposure that occurs

during accidents or occupational overexposure. In one experiment, white blood

cells from human donors aged 18 to 50 were treated with one of four

concentrations of ginkgo extract or a 9 percent saline solution before being

exposed

to gamma rays.

The researchers found a significant dose-dependent reduction in apoptotic

cells among those treated with ginkgo. While radiation-induced apoptosis

occurred in nearly one third of irradiated cells not treated with ginkgo, the

number declined to 5 percent or less in cells treated with the herb.

Beta-glucan protects the bone marrow. Since the 1940s, scientists, through

_Beta Glucan Research_ (http://www.beta-glucan.org/default.htm) , have

been evolving the scientific evidence of the remarkable abilities of a simple

substance derived from baker's yeast to effectively potentiate and activate

the immune response, and to work through nutritional potentiation of the

immune response in the body's war against cancer, ulcers, radiation

exposure, infection, and trauma.

Curcumin also can offer protection after exposure, particularly against

breast cancer. Curcumin _protects against radiation-induced acute and chronic

toxicity_

(http://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(06)00457-3/abstract) in skin.

The amino acid L-glutamine is standardly used by nutritionists to help

rebuild intestinal walls, and preclinical studies by Fasano (2002) suggest

glutamine might be useful in treatment of radiation injuries to the

gastrointestinal tract.

When the blood producing organs atrophy due to the radiation, this

dramatically raises the susceptibility to infection, hemorrhage and anemia, all

of

which pose potentially lethal threats. Mushroom supplements (from JHS

Naturals) can help rebuild the immune system during this period. The shortage

of red blood cells (anemia) causes fatigue, weakness, paleness, and

difficulty breathing with physical exertion. Bee pollen may also be useful as

it

helps increase RBC and WBC counts, enhances vitality and energy, is a general

immune stimulant, and has been found to protect people from radiation

sickness and specifically reduces the side effects from radium and cobalt 60.

People with Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) typically also suffer some kind

of skin damage which can start to show within a few hours after exposure

and can include swelling, itching, and redness of the skin (like a bad

sunburn). Various homeopathic remedies can help with this type of condition. A

mainstream treatment of radiation injury is the use of Aloe vera

preparations on damaged areas of skin because it has demonstrated remarkable

healing

properties even for chronic ulcerations resulting from radiation exposure.

Melatonin and it's antioxidative effects offer _protection against

cellular damage caused by ionizing radiation_

(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10998194) .

The seed buckwheat is high in rutin, helps to protect against radiation

and stimulates new bone marrow production.

The mucilaginous fibers in seaweed help to prevent the reabsorbtion of

radioactive strontium 90.

Sea vegetables contain a polysaccharide substance, called sodium alginate,

which selectively bound radioactive strontium and eliminated it from the

body.

Following the bombing of Nagasaki, a group of surviving macrobiotic

doctors and their patients avoided radiation sickness by eating brown rice,

miso

and seaweed. They also did not get leukemia. Seaweeds also help to break

down fatty deposits.

High chlorophyll foods like wheatgrass and barley grass strengthen cells,

transport oxygen, help to detoxify the blood and liver as well as helping

to neutralize polluting elements and stimulate RNA production.

Sulfur rich vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and mustard greens combine

with heavy metals and help to prevent free radical damage.

High pectin foods like carrots, sunflower seeds and apples help to keep

pollutants from being assimilated.

Use liver cleansing foods such as artichokes, beets and radishes.

Fermented foods like miso, unpasteurized sauerkraut and yogurt help to

promote healthy intestinal flora.

Garlic keeps radioactive isotopes from being absorbed.

Nutritional yeast (non-MSG), high in B vitamins binds, absorbs and carries

heavy metals out of our systems.

Select foods that are as organic as possible. Learn to identify and eat

some of the wild edible plants from unpolluted areas such as chickweed,

dandelion, malva and violets.

Burdock - During the Industrial Revolution, burdock was recommended as

medicine to help people cope with the increased pollution. Helps improve skin

and liver conditions. Alterative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, demulcent,

nutritive and rejuvenative.

Chaparral - Alterative, antifungal, antioxidant and immune stimulant.

Dandelion - Improves function of body’s organs of elimination. Consider

how this plant has done a good job for itself adapting to environmental

pollutants. Helps with depression, liver and skin problems. Antifungal,

cholagogue, diuretic, liver tonic and nutritive.

Echinacea - Stimulates white blood cell and interferon production.

Alterative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, immune stimulant.

Eleuthero can help alleviate fatigue, ameliorate symptoms from chemical

and radiation exposure and lessen the effects of stress. Adaptogen, chi tonic

and immune stimulant.

Green and black tea - Helps with allergies, congestion, depression and

fatigue. Antioxidant, decongestant, immune stimulant, nervine and stimulant.

Milk thistle seed - Use for chemical exposure, environmental illness and

liver damage. Antioxidant, cholagogue and hepatoprotective.

Myrrh - Increases motility of white blood cells and normalizes mucus

membrane activity. Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiseptic,

decongestant and rejuvenative.

Nettles - Improves allergies, anemia, convalescence and headache. It helps

to reduce sensitivities by binding immunoglobulin. Adrenal tonic,

alterative, cholagogue, expectorant, kidney tonic, nutritive and respiratory

tonic.

Red clover - Improves health in general. Alterative, anti-inflammatory,

antitussive, expectorant and nutritive.

Yellow dock - Improves the function of the kidneys, liver, lymphatic

system, intestines and skin thus aiding the body’s natural cleansing process.

Aids anemia, convalescence, heavy metal toxicity and swollen glands.

Alterative, antiseptic, blood tonic and cholagogue.

Pink yarrow flower essence is a specific for environmental sensitivities.

Vitamin A and beta-carotene improves tissue strength and decrease wound

healing time.

The B complex can improve stress and fatigue.

Vitamin C gives protection against a wide range of pollutants, reduces

allergy symptoms and improves healing time.

Selenium, helps protect one from heavy metal toxicity.

Zinc is needed for B and T cell production. It also helps in the

elimination of aluminum, cadmium, copper and lead.

Glutathione is very protective against environmental pollutants.

L-cysteine helps the liver breakdown chemicals.

Calcium helps protect the body from absorbing radioactive materials and

magnesium helps prevent the uptake of strontium 90. Bee pollen is extremely

nutritive and

Bentonite clay can be used for heavy metal detox as well as to remove

radiation. Internal clays have been used for detoxification for hundreds of

years. As with all clays, the more you use, the quicker you tend to detox and

the longer the treatment the better.

High nucleotide content foods to assist in cellular repair including

spirulina, chlorella, algae, yeast, sardines, liver, anchovies and mackerel

Marine phytoplankton reduces the side effects of radiation exposure.

Oral sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can diminish the severity of the

changes produced by uranium in the kidneys.

Anti-virals such as ionic silver and olive leaf extract to help the immune

system ward off infections and illness. Immune systems are typically

weakened by radiation exposure.

Homeopathic Remedies:

1. Cadmium sulph 30 or Potassium iodide 30 taken once before and once

after an atomic explosion. These are generally used before symptoms

appear, but can be used after as well.

2. Cobaltum 30C has been known to remove side effects of radiation by

taking it four times in one day for 2-3 days. Then an assessment is taken

to determine if more is needed and how often. If needed from that point, it

is generally used four times in one day every two weeks for 2-3 months. In

the hands of a skilled homeopath, this remedy may be used in a 200C

potency.

3. Radium bromatum 30C has been used when skin eruptions or arthritis

appear. Generally, take it twice daily if mild, or up to 5 times per day

if more severe. It has been used for as long as many weeks, but as always,

under the watchful eye of a skilled homeopath.

4. Arsenicum album 30C in repeated doses every few minutes to half an

hour, for approximately 1-2 days, then as needed depending on symptoms.

5. Phosphorus 30C, 200C, and 1M, one after the other in the same

fashion as Arsenicum. Together these have a history of being a very useful 1st

aid.

6. Calc fluor 12C and Natrum muriaticum 6C thrice daily for months

after exposure. More frequently, if necessary. regardless of which other

remedies are chosen from above, these two remedies have a way of helping the

body eliminate toxins in tandem with the other remedies.

The results you experience due to radiation exposure will entirely depend

on the amount of radiation your body absorbs (the dose), the type of

radiation you're exposed to, the route of exposure (the susceptibility of the

tissue), and the length of time over which you are exposed.

It is essential that you use as many natural foods and supplements as

possible when utilizing methods of prevention. Toxicity levels can build up

from many supplements if taken in excess (especially potassium iodide) and the

body will not respond favorably to these conditions. Always take the

recommended dosages and try to obtain the largest percentage of your

antioxidant

intake from the consumption of fresh organic sources.

It is the inability to see the effects of chronic, low level toxicities on

human health that has been, and remains, our greatest failing as

intelligent beings. -Dr. Boyd Haley

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You wrote:

>What most people don't realize is that there are

>literally hundreds of other foods and supplements that protect the >entire body

>and organ systems (not just the thyroid) and they're typically safer >and

>far more effective than potassium iodide.

>

Safer? Iodide is an essential nutrient, required for the production for the

thyroid hormone. Many countries add it to salt to help reduce the risks of

cretinism and other diseases that are prevalent when there are low levels of

iodine in the soil.

Those exposed to nuclear accidents are very much more prone to thyroid cancer

than other cancers because radioactive isotopes of iodine are taken up by, and

concentrated in the throid gland.

That can be blocked almost completely by taking extra iodine. This is why it is

recommended.

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