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Oregano oil and its carvacrol theraputic power as the most effective infection and inflamation depresent. How the right diet, reinforced with vitamins D and C (not ascorbic acid!) can subdue infection and inflamation. AGE RELATED HEALTH ISSUES Page Content: Background Telomeres Attrition Risk Factors of Disregulation of Immune System The key factor in chronic inflammation Coping with chronic inflammation Health Issues Caused By Impaired Nitric Oxide Generation Nitric Oxide Enrichment Age Related ATP Production Decline Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) Depletion Arthritis Related Linked Pages: BPH Diabetes Stroke Age Related Skin Issues Background The aging process involves many body functioning factors. On this page we present some of the leading factors of this process and its health implications: At the Cell Level Telomeres attrition , characterized by the shortening of telomeres with each cell division, paradoxically serves as both a protective mechanism and a contributor to tissue degeneration and age-related ailments. Tissue (metochondria) ATP production decline, Body Health Dysregulation of the immune system that leads to a chronic systemic inflammatory state, Nitric Oxide impaired generation and signaling that contribute substantially to cardiovascular risk and associated health issues, Parasites/pathogen proliferation Background TELOMERES ATTRITION T elomeres attrition - When telomeres shorten beyond a certain threshold, the cell ends its functional life and in the best case dies, or in the worst case, gets stuck in a state that can be called a "zombie cell" (Senescent cell), which is a harmful state because these cells continuously transmit inflammatory distress signals, increase inflammation In general, and in general, the accumulation of such zombie cells is considered one of the characteristics and drivers of aging and morbidity. Telomerase is the enzyme responsible for maintenance of the length of telomeres by addition of guanine-rich repetitive sequences. This recent study published in Nature showed that Gut-specific telomerase enzyme expression counteracts systemic aging, or in other words if we slow down the aging of the intestinal cells, it slows down the aging of the entire being!!! Increasing Telomarse Enzyme Levels Follow a plant-rich diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains[ 1 ][ 2 ]. This type of diet is associated with longer telomeres and increased telomerase activity. Exercise regularly, aiming for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 6 days a week[ 3 ][ 5 ]. Regular exercise has been shown to increase telomerase activity and reduce telomere shortening. Manage stress through practices like gentle yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation[ 3 ]. Stress reduction techniques can help maintain telomere length and potentially increase telomerase activity. Ensure adequate intake of folate from natural sources rather than synthetic folic acid[ 2 ]. Folate-rich foods contribute to DNA synthesis and repair, which may benefit telomere health. Supplement with vitamin D , as higher levels are associated with longer telomeres[ 2 ]. A daily dose of 800 IU has shown promising results in improving telomere length. Consume foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids , such as fish, flax seeds, and leafy greens[ 1 ][ 4 ]. These nutrients help combat oxidative stress and inflammation, which can protect telomeres. Include specific nutrients that may activate telomerase, such as astragalus root extract, milk thistle seed extract, Korean ginseng extract, and L-citrulline[ 1 ]. Maintain a healthy weight and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption[ 4 ]. Obesity and unhealthy habits can increase oxidative stress and accelerate telomere shortening. Telomeres Attrition Risk Factors of Disregulation of Immune System RISK FACTORS FOR DYSREGULATION OF IMMUNE SYSTEM THAT LEADS TO CHRONIC INFLAMMATION " Supporting energy production and reducing inflammation in the brain are the two most important factors to prevent and treat Alzheimer". For energy production - Read more here about our recommended diet. " One of the major changes that occur during aging is the dysregulation of the immune response, leading to a chronic systemic inflammatory state." How does systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) - impact the body ? There are multi-level mechanisms underlying SCI and several RISK FACTORS that promote this health-damaging phenotype, including infections, physical inactivity, poor diet, environmental and industrial toxicants and psychological stress. First and foremost, try to reduce (preferably - eliminate) these risk factors! (Read more ) Chronic inflammation can start damaging healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Over time, this can lead to DNA damage, tissue death, and internal scarring. One of the most important medical discoveries of the past two decades has been that the immune system and inflammatory processes are involved in not just a few select disorders, but a wide variety of mental and physical health problems that dominate present-day morbidity and mortality worldwide. Indeed, chronic inflammatory diseases have been recognized as the most significant cause of death in the world today, with more than 50% of all deaths being attributable to inflammation-related diseases such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes mellitus (diabetes type 2 ), chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions. (Read m ore ) A key factor in chronic inflammations Cytokine dysregulation is believed to play a key role in the remodeling of the immune system at older age, with evidence pointing to an inability to fine-control systemic inflammation, which seems to be a marker of unsuccessful aging. This reshaping of cytokine expression pattern, with a progressive tendency toward a pro-inflammatory phenotype has been called “inflamm-aging.” Despite research there is no clear understanding about the causes of “inflamm-aging” that underpin most major age-related diseases, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and aging itself. “The importance of chronic low-grade inflammation in the pathology of numerous age-related chronic conditions is now clear”.(Read more ) COOPING WITH CHRONIC INFLAMMATION First and foremost , start the keto diet, take care of your microbiome, and exercise (Read more on this page ). Note, there is a "UNANIMOUS" AGREEMENT among practitioners and "experts" that diet is the underlying cause for chronic inflammation, and therefore a diet change is the first and most important element in the recovery process. Give up smoking, keep healthy weight and exercise and your health restoration will follow! 4.8 8 Ratings average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 8 votes, Ratings Reviews Key Factors in Chronic Inflammation Cooping with Chronic Inflammation Health Issues from Impaired Nitric Oxide Generation HEALTH ISSUES CAUSED BY IMPAIRED NITRIC OXIDE GENERATION AND SIGNALING AGE RELATED NITRIC OXIDE EFFECTS The three long quotations below highlight the significant role of nitric oxide in age related decline and disease. "Twenty percent of the Medicare population has at least five chronic conditions i.e., hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, etc. Studies in experimental models and even humans reveal that constitutive production of nitric oxide (NO) is reduced with aging and this circumstance may be relevant to a number of diseases that plague the aging population. NO is a multifunctional signaling molecule, intricately involved with maintaining a host of physiological processes including, but not limited to, host defense, neuronal communication and the regulation of vascular tone. NO is one of the most important signaling molecules in our body, and loss of NO function is one of the earliest indicators or markers of disease." "Impaired generation and signaling of nitric oxide contribute substantially to cardiovascular (CV) risk (CVR) associated with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. In our rapidly aging society, advanced age is, in itself, a consistent and independent CVR factor. Many processes involved in aging are modulated by NO. We therefore postulated that aging might be independently associated with impaired NO signaling." "Aging is associated with a decline in physiological function and exercise performance. These effects are mediated, at least in part, by an age-related decrease in the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO), a ubiquitous gasotransmitter and regulator of myriad physiological processes. The decrease in NO bioavailability with aging is especially apparent in sedentary individuals, whereas older, physically active individuals maintain higher levels of NO with advancing age. Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous signaling molecule that plays an essential role in regulating systemic physiological function. As such, maintaining NO homeostasis is essential for optimal function and health [1 ], [2 ], [3 ]" Nitric Oxide Enrichment The process of maintaining NO homeostasis is quite complex but there are strong evidences about the role of flavonoids in Modulating this process . Furthermore, research work on the exceptional health and life expectancy of the Kuna tribe has linked it to their exceptional flavonoids rich cocoa consumption.[4 ], [5 ], [6 ] Nitric Oxide Enrichment Practice Do not confuse this compound - Nitric Oxide - (NO), with nitrous oxide with the chemical formula N2 O which is a powerful oxidiser. "One of the main mechanisms by which dietary flavonoids are thought to influence cardiovascular disease is via protection of the bioactivity of the endothelium-derived nitric oxide (NO) ."[REF1 ]. "The endothelium plays an important role in the maintenance of vascular homeostasis. Central to this role is the endothelial production of nitric oxide (NO) , synthesized by the constitutively expressed endothelial isoform of nitric oxide synthase" [REF2 ] Authentic cocoa and coffee powders are rich with flavonoids. A 5 grams of cocoa (a table spoon) contains up to 130 mg of flavonoids . This study brings a lengthy discussion about the preferred flavonoids daily dosage, but as with many others dealing with this specific issue (flavonoids daily dosage), it does not provide a simple answer. So what left for us is to recommend that you try to follow the Kuna indigenous tribe members and drink as much unsweetened cocoa as you feel good with (they drink 10 ounces of water with cocoa a day). What we do is adding a spoonful of cocoa powder to our coffee - you are welcome to try it. Alternatively, you may want to follow Dr. Gundry's recommendations or anybody else that you consider as a trust worthy one. 5.0 1 Ratings average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, Ratings Reviews Nitric Oxide Enrichment Practice Citrus Peels "It has been found that peels are the main sources of polyphenols in citrus fruits [6 ]. Peel residues from sweet and bitter oranges, lemons, and mandarins have proved to be an important source of phenolic acids and flavonoids, chiefly polymethoxyflavones (PMFs), flavanones, and glycosylated flavanones [7 –10 ]. These bioactive compounds are strongly associated with therapeutic properties including antiallergenic, antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, antithrombotic, cardioprotective, and vasodilatory effects [11 –18 ]". Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil Anti Aging Properties There are many supplements that have one anti aging property or another. What sets the cinnamon oil apart is the broad spectrum of its anti aging benefits, and the fact that it is a tasty supplement, making it easy to add as a daily supplement, without the need to ingest it in a capsule. This study " Medicinal properties of ‘true’ cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review " presents the results of 70 studies (published before Dec. 2012) on the "subject": "The beneficial health effects of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum identified were; a) anti-microbial and anti-parasitic activity, b) lowering of blood glucose, blood pressure and serum cholesterol, c) anti-oxidant and free-radical scavenging properties, d) inhibition of tau aggregation and filament formation (hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease), e) inhibitory effects on osteoclastogenesis, f) anti-secretagogue and anti-gastric ulcer effects, g) anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity, h) wound healing properties and i) hepato-protective effects. The studies reported minimal toxic and adverse effects." Talking of aging, this study that focuses on "The breakdown of collagenous networks with aging results in hypoactive changes in the skin." concludes : "Cinnamon extract potently up-regulated both mRNA and protein expression levels of type I collagen without cytotoxicity. We identified cinnamaldehyde as a major active component promoting the expression of collagen by HPLC and NMR analysis." or to put it simply: "These results suggested that cinnamon extract is useful in antiaging treatment of skin. " Dosage: daily dosage should be 3-5 drops of oil diluted in 1/2 table spoon of coconut oil . Read on this page about how to select a good quality cinnamon oil. 5.0 2 Ratings average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 2 votes, Ratings Reviews 3.5 2 Ratings average rating is 3.5 out of 5, based on 2 votes, Ratings Reviews Age Related ATP Production Decline AGE RELATED TISSUE (METOCHONDRIA) ATP PRODUCTION DECLINE Triggers for Decline in Tissue ATP Production Decline with Age The decline in tissue ATP production with age is triggered by several interconnected factors: Mitochondrial Dysfunction As we age, mitochondrial function declines significantly, leading to reduced ATP production: There is a decrease in mitochondrial respiration and ATP production with increasing donor age, approximately 10% per decade[1 ]. Aging is associated with accumulation of mitochondrial DNA damage and mutations, impairing the electron transport chain and reducing ATP generation. Mitochondrial dysfunction leads to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), further damaging mitochondria in a vicious cycle[4 ]. Oxidative Stress Increased oxidative stress with age negatively impacts ATP production: Higher levels of ROS damage cellular components including proteins, lipids and DNA[4 ]. Oxidative damage to mitochondrial proteins and DNA impairs their function and ATP generation capacity. Age-related decline in antioxidant defenses leaves cells more vulnerable to oxidative damage[5 ]. Hormonal Changes Alterations in hormone levels with age affect energy metabolism: Decreased growth hormone levels reduce mitochondrial function and ATP production[2 ]. Increased insulin resistance impairs glucose uptake and utilization for energy production. Reduced Physical Activity Declining physical activity with age contributes to reduced ATP production: Lack of exercise leads to decreased mitochondrial content and function in muscles[2 ]. Physical inactivity results in muscle atrophy and reduced capacity for ATP generation. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) Depletion NAD+ depletion refers to its reduction levels in cells and tissues. This is a significant issue that occurs with aging and in various pathological conditions. NAD+ is a critical molecule , essential for creating cellular energy and maintaining cellular health. Levels of this critical molecule correlate with health status in aging. Age-related decline in NAD+ levels impairs energy metabolism: NAD+ is essential for mitochondrial function and ATP production through the electron transport chain[1 ]. Decreased NAD+ impairs mitochondrial quality control mechanisms like mitophagy (a type of selective autophagy through which damaged mitochondria are marked and recognized by the cellular autophagic machinery[2 ]). Here are the key points about NAD+ depletion: Aging: NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, approximately 10% per decade after adulthood[3 ]. Increased NAD+ consumption: Enzymes like PARPs, CD38, and sirtuins consume NAD+ at higher rates during stress, DNA damage repair, and inflammation[4 ][5 ]. Reduced NAD+ synthesis: The activity of key NAD+ biosynthesis enzymes like NAMPT decreases with age[4 ][5 ]. Metabolic dysfunction: Conditions like obesity and diabetes can accelerate NAD+ depletion[5 ]. In summary, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative damage, hormonal changes, physical inactivity, and NAD+ depletion work together to trigger the decline in tissue ATP production observed with advancing age. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle, as reduced ATP further exacerbates these underlying factors. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) Depletion

halyvera, the gate for self healing practices collected and corroborated from scientific studies and reviewed by site members. No ads or promos. ABOUT US AND THIS WEBSITE BE IN TOUCH Page Content: Our Mission Who We are Unbiased Information And Practices Scientifically Backed Facts Why Self-Healing Why We Do It Knowledge Sharing What's Special About The Halyvera Website the high tech vets that became herbal and commit to share their self-healing practices with others Our Mission Who We Are UNBIASED INFORMATION AND PRACTICES Scientifically Backed Facts Why Self-Healing Our Mission To provide community members with scientifically backed herbal self healing health related practices, products and related information along with members’ testimonials. Offered products will be only of top quality at substantially lower prices than any other similar product on the market. Who We Are We are a group of Israeli entrepreneurs, vets of the high-tech sector who discovered the benefits of self-healing herbal based practices, practices that helped us restore our confidence in our ability to control our well-being. Unbiased Information And Practices Unbiased and trustworthy information is at the foundation of this website. No advertisements, member reviews will be meticulously scrutinised to prevent product promotions of any sort! Most important is the fact that we are not promoting any product to avoid any incentive for biassed information. Our product offerings are very limited and we offer them because we found supply chains that make them top quality at unmatched prices! No product will be offered on this website unless it is organic (if grown or harvested), with substantiated heritage of results, and certificates of product integrity (in special cases - presence of heavy metals tests). Nor will we share community subscribers' emails or any other contact information with any third party. If and when we will offer a product, it will be to create an offering of quality and price as a challenge for other vendors to meet and surpass. Scientifically Backed Facts We commit to avoid recommending recipes, practices, and applications that are not backed by scientific studies. Some of the recipes, in particular hair growth recipes, are presented after we validated that they are popular and represent a heritage of centuries-old tradition because we attribute high credibility to health practices that were evolved through centuries of practice and come from reliable sources, like the Father Romano Zago recommended practices. Why We Do It Knowledge Sharing Why Self-Healing? Self-healing is first and foremost - taking responsibility to your health , translated to preventive practices like your daily diet and physical exercises, two basic elements that without them, all other practices will be less effective, and their impact would not last for long! Most of today's prescriptions and medical practices are effective and provide remedies for the problem that they are prescribed to resolve. The problem - PRESCRIPTIONS DO NOT COPE WITH THE PROBLEM CAUSES and their side effects could some times lead to other complexities. Just as an example, Type 2 diabetes medications and insulin therapy - Metformine (Glucophage, Glumetza, others) are "doing the job" but the pancreas insulin secretion will most likely become dysfunctional. Same with the thyroid triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormone secretion that becomes essentially ineffectual over time of taking the replacing medications. Eyeglasses are another good example, as corrective eyesight practices such as glasses, contact lenses, LASIK or other laser interventions further weaken eyesight over a prolonged period of time. Self-healing practices can help alleviate problems, without long term detrimental side effects! As high-tech vets, we continuously and relentlessly search "out of the box solutions" to discover what others have been developing below our own "radar". WHY WE DO IT? There was a point in time that we asked ourselves - What has been our contribution to the community. Follow-up questions were: What community? What is a contribution to the community? Without diving deep into a philosophical discussion, this website is the answer we found for these two questions. We strongly believe that it is up to us to prove to the community members, that what we promise, is what we deliver. We strongly believe in prevention practices, rather than fixing various health conditions. WHAT MAKES THE HALYVERA WEBSITE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE SHARING Knowledge sharing is key to this process of taking responsibility for our health and applying the preventive or healing practices that are the basis of what self-healing and herbal health have to offer. We take responsibility - We will do our best, that this website will be an unbiased stage for users to share their experience, with what worked and what did not work for them, using the REVIEWS inserts that are attached to the prescribed practices. THIS IS WHAT WE CALL CROWD WISDOM. “What works for me”! is a corner stone of this site. Dealing with a health problem, finding “a solution that works for you” is a "never ending" challenge, because what works (or does not work) for one, may not work for another. Crowd wisdom is so important because it gives you access to the experience of others. We will do our utmost to provide detailed "PRACTICES"! 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Consequently, when one asks for a doctor’s advice, or seeks help in the hospital, the prescribed medicine/treatment would not be what’s best for him, but what’s best in terms of these dominating powerful entities. Those who become “AWARE” to this institutional misconduct, are now in search for UNBIASED, “PROVEN” protocols/practices that would be the best fit for the problems that they have to cope with. This is the community we are targeting with the HALYVERA website. The site’s main topics are “HEALTH ISSUE” and “PREVENTION”. HEALTH ISSUES contains suggested practices to deal with various most common health issues, PREVENTION contains practices to help avoidance of the various health issues. All the practices prescribed for both - ISSUES and PREVENTION are provided with detailed scientific backing to their validity, effectiveness and safety. To avoid any conflict of interests, the products that are offered on our website are there for one reason, to provide the best quality product for the prescribed practice at the lowest cost possible. Other vendors are encouraged to provide alternatives that will be posted as soon as they are validated for the quality and the price of their offerings. Off course, HALYVERA is not the first website that seeks to attract and serve this community, but it contains some features that are unique in terms of improved accessibility/navigation of site visitors who are in search for some specific information: PAGE CONTENT box with links to specific topics presented on each page, REVIEWS inserts for each of the suggested practices, providing site visitors with the feedback of those who have already tried that practice, RELATED PAGES links, to provide short-cuts to pages containing additional information related to the information posted in the page. WHY WE DO IT? 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BLOG What Aloin Is Good for? "Is aloin toxic" is discussed in detail in this section . Still, there is no doubt that aloin contains some very powerful anti-inflammatory and skin nutritional ingredients, and so far no toxicity has been reported when it is used topically! Yes, there are those who may be sensitive to it, but this sensitivity can be detected easily by following the instructions below [REF ] (or some more “relaxed” version of that procedure): Apply the product to a test spot twice daily for seven to 10 days. Choose a quarter-sized spot on your skin where the product won’t be rubbed or washed away, such as the underside of your arm or the bend of your elbow. Use the normal amount and thickness you would use as if you were applying the product regularly. Leave the product on your skin for as long as you would normally. If you’re testing something that you would usually wash off, like a cleanser, keep it on your skin for five minutes or as long as the instructions say. If after seven to 10 days you don’t have a skin reaction, such as red, itchy, or swollen skin, go ahead and use the product. Assuming that no sensitivity is observed, the aloin scraped with the gel from the inner side of a fresh aloe leaf’s skin could be applied to recover (and improve) hair growth (video min 4:22), face masks (Video min 3:12, Video min 7:34) and many other applications. So why throw away the leaf’s peeled skin after extracting the gel for your daily smoothie as so many “experts” demonstrate (video min 5:41) in their videos? What is the Best Aloe Vera Drink? There are many Aloe Vera Beverages to choose from. Here we discuss some of the differences starting with the aloe “product” used and continue with the additives that may be used, to help you make the choice of what’s best for you! The prime/best aloe product to to construct your drink with is the inner leaf gel which is made right from the plant. It is not filtered, pasteurized, nor preserved. It does not have anything added. It does not contain thickeners or ingredients to change the texture, taste, color, or smell. Beware of drinks that contain thickeners such as carrageenan in them. Thickeners are added to make the drink appears more like true aloe vera gel. Real aloe vera gel does not need thickeners. If you have an aloe vera plant you can make your own aloe vera gel to drink. It is easy to make as we demonstrate in the next blog below. There are two additional categories of aloe products sold through various marketing channels: “Whole leaf aloe vera” gel/drink, for its laxative effect. Using this product does not allow the ingestion volume that you may desire if you were trying to heal inflammatory bowel or strengthen your immune system against significant illness. “Inner leaf aloe vera” products that were either processed in a way to minimise contamination from the outer leaf or they had the outer leaf “aloin” filtered out using processing agents such as activated carbon and diatomaceous earth. Of course, this processing significantly removes inner leaf nutrients as we present in this section . Some brands make both inner leaf gel AND whole leaf. Read the label to avoid getting the whole leaf by mistake when you only intended to get inner leaf gel. Consuming too much whole leaf aloe vera will send you to the facilities. Some aloe vera drinks have the aloe ingredient added as powder and listed in milligrams such as “300 mg. aloe vera”. These aren’t actually aloe vera drinks but instead juices that have a measured amount of aloe vera powder in them. It does not require a scientific study to learn not to expect a significant health benefit as you might with real aloe vera drinks. Back to the question of “Best Aloe Drink”, to gain the most out of its beneficial ingredients, it has to start with a freshly extracted gel. Real aloe vera inner leaf gel has only a mild bitterness and some claim that they detect a slight garlic and onion taste. All that you have to do to make it enjoyable, is to add coconut milk (marginal carbohydrates), some lemon juice and monk powder as a sweetener. Try this recipe (also good for Keto diet), and you will never look back (all ingredients should be organic) Put in your blender (most recommended to use only organic ingredients): 14 oz (400 grams) fillet pieces from the gel rich frozen aloe vera leaves (after skin peeling), , 14 oz (400 grams) coconut milk The pulp from half a lemon (scraped with a grapefruit spoon), 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey, 6 teaspoons of Monk Powder (use water to dissolved the powder at a ratio of 1 monk :2 water - boil the water and stir, let it simmer for about 15 min). Turn the blender on for a short blending action (preferably slow blending to avoid oxidation), t aste the blend, if you still feel some bitterness, add some raw honey to neutralize it. Enjoy the drink and refrigerate whatever that is left. Revolutionary Quick and Efficient Gel Extraction From The Aloe Leaf Many consider the aloe gel extraction, a messy and tedious undertaking. In this section (video min 5:43 - 5:50) we demonstrate how this extraction method makes the job quick, and with very little waste.

Vaccination Page Content: Background Vaccination Guidelines Vaccine Placebo Testing Child Illness Management Risking Others by not Vaccinating Not Vaccinated Spread Diseases Are Vaccines Truly Attenuated? Are Vaccines Behind Disease Control? Background Vaccination Guidelines Background Doctors want to do what is right, but who creates their curriculum or continuing education modules? The medical curriculum is devoid of important information on vaccines. What is the real truth? What is not told to doctors and the public? There is a continuous attempt to silence debate and discussion about the evidence and science in the medical literature, which speaks against the mainstream mantras. Hopefully, the medical articles, and links that follow below will provide you with access to information that is not taught in medical schools nor allowed in mainstream media. Vaccination Guidelines As an Example: In this American 1984 DHHS federal register, provides the final guidelines pertaining to the polio vaccination campaigns in the USA after three decades of controversy. These guidelines place many lives in jeopardy as major problems with vaccination were and are overlooked by vaccine policy makers. One such example: human milk contains a molecule called H.A.M.L.E.T. and many other immune components that assist the baby’s immunity during its anti-inflammatory phase, while successfully protecting from capsular bacterial infections. Optimal sequential induction of immune tolerance requires the normal, natural body programming. Vaccines are in complete opposition to this programming. There are aspects of immunity that vaccines could never help with. For some infants, the interruption of the normal immune clamped process with aluminum and vaccines, has the potential to cause life-long serious consequences. Watch this infant immunity series video and the information provided by Dr. Paul Thomas to learn more on children's susceptibility to vaccinations. There is a paucity of studies comparing never vaccinated children, with partially or fully vaccinated children. In 2017 two important articles were released regarding vaccinated and unvaccinated homeschooled children. The results should make any thoughtful scientist step back and ask what exactly vaccines are achieving. Please read both articles in full, Mawson 2017 pilot study , and Mawson 2017 preterm birth, vax, neuro disorders . In terms of safety studies, a major issue is that most vaccine studies use another vaccine or the background substance of the vaccine, as the control and call it placebo. There is one study (Cowling 2012 ) where a true saline placebo was used, rather than another vaccine or the carrier fluid containing everything except the main antigen. That study showed no difference in seasonal influenza viral infection between groups but astonishingly it revealed a higher pandemic strain infection rate and a 5-6 times higher rate of non-influenza viral infections in the vaccinated. It is no small wonder that more true placebos are not used in vaccine research. Vaccine Placebo Testing In this article, we see a clear example of how false placebos are regularly used. Furthermore, most vaccines have never undergone carcinogenicity testing, and rarely studied their effect in pregnant women, which results in people taking vaccines, either by a proclaimed “emergency”; by a “public health” order from the WHO; or by threats of loss of rights over one’s children or of imprisonment; or by threat of being abandoned by the medical professionals supposedly providing care. This has also been extended to medical staff who lose their jobs if they refuse to take any mandated vaccine. “Informed consent” is devoid of all meaning when people are tricked into taking vaccines by the use of misleading or frightening “information.” Vaccines Censoring Protection Repeatedly over the decades, published medical articles, which threaten the vaccine industry are often attacked, and where possible discredited, or journals are forced to retract the articles. Therefore doctors never get to use them as part of informed consent. Drs Gatti and Montenari wrote an article on their research findings in 2017. The ARTICLE was systematically attacked from the time it was printed. In February of 2018, Italians lost their rights to choose not to vaccinate their school age children. Shortly thereafter, Gatti and Montenari’s laboratory in Italy was raided, and all data and computers and personal devices in their homes were confiscated. HERE is a short article in English detailing what occurred. How can informed consent happen in this sort of environment? This isn’t the first time this has happened, Dr. Suzanne Humphries, “Honesty vs Policy ” that describes historical examples, has also been deleted from many channels, as publications by Dr Anthony Morris and many others. Vaccine Placebo Testing Vaccines Censoring Protection Child Illness Management If vaccinated or not, parents must learn the ways to take care of their children when they get the common childhood illnesses, since children can still get the diseases they were vaccinated against. In the case of unvaccinated children who experience childhood maladies, effective home-nursing allows children to recover naturally, and in most cases, the child will have long-term immunity. Infectious fevers must not be lowered as this does not help the child. In a short article Tapping the immune system’s secret the limitations of immunology are plainly spelled out. The public is repeatedly misinformed, underinformed, or frightened in order to maintain their participation in vaccination. All sorts of tactics are used. One of the most popular is to say that everyone should get vaccinated in order to protect the unvaccinated. This discussion is repeated in different forms as demonstrated in this article . An ARTICLE by Elahi in 2013, showed that infant immune cells have full functional capacity, but are clamped down to allow the infant to learn what is self, what is a healthy commensal micro-organism, and what should later be attacked. If you would like to learn more about neonatal immunity, read this 3-part blog series , and take note of the medical articles used. Child Illness Management Risking Others by not Vaccinating: What is the risk? Chicken pox? Ask your grandmother if she knew anyone who died from chicken pox or measles. Different diseases have different degrees of severity in different age groups. The misconception that “if you don’t vaccinate, you place others at risk” is based on an assumption that vaccinated people do not get the disease they were vaccinated for. Did you know that a controlled study published in BMJ in school age children showed that of all the whooping cough that was diagnosed, over 86% of the children were fully vaccinated and up to date for the whooping cough vaccine? There are similar studies showing that mumps and measles breakouts often affect the vaccinated. People who are vaccinated can have their immune systems altered in a manner that leads to susceptibility to other infectious diseases, and can also leave them vulnerable to the disease they were vaccinated for due to a phenomenon called “original antigenic sin”. What is “original antigenic sin”? This is where an injected vaccine antigen programs the body to react in a manner that is incomplete, and different to the natural response to infection . When the vaccinated contact that disease again, they are unable to mount an effective response to the pathogen because vital first steps are missing. The whooping cough vaccine is an example of this. A very noteworthy study was published in 2013, looking at baboons, which are susceptible and manifest whooping cough like humans do. In the study by Warfel, baboons that were either vaccinated or not vaccinated were later exposed to pertussis bacteria, something that cannot be done experimentally in humans (due to ethical considerations), but which yields very important data. As expected, the baboons that had never been infected got the cough and remained colonized with bacteria for a maximum of 38 days. But unexpectedly, baboons that were previously vaccinated and immunized vaccine-style, became colonized upon later exposure for a longer time than the naïve baboons; 42 days. However unvaccinated baboons that recovered naturally and were later exposed to the bacteria did not become colonized at all – zero days. Recuperated and vaccinated baboons were also exposed to pertussis bacteria and then placed in cages with naive baboons. Only the vaccinated baboons infected them . The naturally recovered baboons did not infect their naive cage mates. This video contains relevant information that every parent should know. So, who is providing better herd immunity in the face of whooping cough bacterial exposure? Vaccinated individuals who presume they are immune, yet remain asymptomatically colonized for 42 days spreading bacteria? Unvaccinated kids who get infected and remain colonized for 38 days? Or the naturally convalesced who are not able to be colonized and therefore do not spread bacteria at all upon re-exposure? Better still: natural convalescence makes for solid immunity which lasts decades longer than vaccination. Many vaccine enthusiasts like to invoke the term “herd immunity” to make the argument that the non-vaccinated pose a risk to the vaccinated. But the concept of herd immunity has no relevance to the vaccinated as it was coined in reference to natural immunity in populations and at what level the least epidemics occurred. There is no evidence whatsoever that having an 85% or 95% childhood vaccination rate necessarily protects from outbreaks. Risking Others by not Vaccinating Not Vaccinated Spread Disease Live vaccines are known to spread from one person to another on close contact. Here is one example . There has been a plethora of mumps outbreaks in mostly vaccinated populations. We also know that in pertussis (whooping cough), those who are vaccinated are more likely, due to original antigenic sin, to be carriers of the bacteria longer than the non-vaccinated, even when asymptomatic. In his ARTICLE published in Clinical Infectious Disease in 2004, Dr. James Cherry pointed out that adults, re-vaccinated against pertussis, don’t develop any antibacterial activity whatsoever. He went on to explain why. The current vaccines contain a few antigens, which create “original antigenic sin”, whereby the immune response to the vaccine is abnormal. That first-learned response then becomes the default position the immune system takes, on future booster shots. So in the case of the whooping cough vaccines there are key protein virulence factors which have not been included in the vaccines including ACT, TCF, TCT, as well as BrkA and DNT. Because the first three are not included, the default immune response does not prevent colonization. Furthermore, Cherry stated that the “original antigenic sin” results in the vaccinated being unable to clear the bacteria from their lungs. The non-vaccinated have immunity to all the front line virulence factors and very quickly clear the bacteria on re-exposure. Mothers who have been vaccinated, may develop surrogate markers which can be measured in a laboratory, but these do not guarantee efficient immune responses after exposure to the natural disease, because their first “learned response” was incorrect. Furthermore, they are still not sure “what” the surrogate marker actually is for pertussis. There is similar information on measles, the other disease that has been portrayed by the media as a danger to the population due to non-vaccinated children. But this information is not accurate, nor is measles a dangerous disease in healthy people who have sufficient vitamin A. Damien et. al pointed out in this ARTICLE that the vaccinated are 5-8 times more susceptible to asymptomatic infection than the immune non-vaccinated. How then, are the non-vaccinated solely responsible for the recent outbreaks in measles? Are Vaccines Truly Attenuated? Many vaccines are said to be “attenuated” or modified-live and supposedly do not infect, but over the decades we have seen how those attenuated viruses mutate once they are in a human and can spread more virulent disease than what is being vaccinated for. The oral polio vaccines in Nigeria today is a case in point. But this can happen with any attenuated viral vaccine. The original Salk polio vaccines were supposed to be killed vaccines and yet they infected thousands of people, the household contacts and the community, killing and paralyzing over 200 people. The published figure is thought to be a gross underestimate of the true number of people affected. Here are things to consider when you hear of an outbreak of an infectious disease: “How many of the affected were fully vaccinated and how many people died or were hospitalized? Were the cases verified with laboratory tests or are the reports based on community doctor reports? What drugs were given prior to death?” Not Vaccinated Spread Disease Are Vaccines Truly Attenuated? Are Vaccines Behind Disease Control? As we can see in Figure 1 below, the mortality from these diseases was drastically declining prior to vaccination. But in addition, you might want to know the more rational explanation for deadly disease decline in modern times. It’s not vaccination. It has been shown to be hygiene. In this article , “What is the causal link between hygiene and infections?” The authors offer epidemiological evidence that vaccines played a minor role. Here is something else you may not have been informed of: All the reduction, even for TB in the USA, was achieved BEFORE any vaccines of any sort were offered, and most of the reductions for all diseases were achieved before antibiotics became commercially available some time around 1950. So what did this reduction? It wasn’t vaccines. Yet all the countries which used the BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine as front line “protection”, saw an identical decline to the one which we saw in the USA using no TB vaccine. Mortality for several common illnesses had already declined significantly long before the vaccines were created. The downward trend of the curves is completely unaffected by vaccine introduction. If you compare the graphs for death decline in diphtheria and scarlet fever, they are almost identical. Yet there never was a widely used vaccine for scarlet fever. Scarlet fever and its resulting complication, rheumatic fever — has clearly been shown in the medical literature, to be nutritionally driven. This is why if you do find someone who says they had scarlet fever, it is primarily in more impoverished, war-torn, hungry and poverty stricken countries. In developed countries where rheumatic fever is an issue, it’s primarily seen in the less educated groups, whose nutritional understanding is lacking, or their access to good food is limited. Yet under-educated people in stable social environments, without much money, who understand and follow effective nutritional pathways, will be on the scale of low susceptibility because nutrition and well being, is what really counts. Are Vaccines Behind Disease Control? Figure 1 Poor nutrition is historically correlated with higher rheumatic fever and death. All of us carry Strep A regularly, but the well-fed amongst us don’t get scarlet fever, let alone its complication, rheumatic fever. This point is well studied enough to lay aside any concern over whether or not correlation implies causation. Historically, in the case of all infectious diseases, good quality nutrition has been and still is, a major preventive factor that has led to enormous declines of morbidity and mortality from most infectious diseases. It is no coincidence that in the UK, scurvy and measles mortality were closely correlated, as seen in the graph below, copied from Suzanne Humphries “Dissolving Illusions” .

Oregano oil and its carvacrol theraputic power as the most effective infection and inflamation depresent. How the right diet, reinforced with vitamins D and C (not ascorbic acid!) can subdue infection and inflamation. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND MICROBIOTA Page Content The Endocrine System The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid axis The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal axis Thyroid Disorders Hypothyroidism In Infants Thyroid's Health Melatonin and the Pineal Gland The endocrine system synthesizes and secrete hormones to regulate physiological processes. Interestingly the gut microbiome is an endocrine organ itself; metabolomic and metagenomic studies have revealed bacterial metabolites and components that affect organ function and subsequently, physiological outcomes. Endocrine System ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, GUT MICROBIOME AND OTHER DISRUPTORS Gut microbiome and the Endocrine (Glands Hormones) System A healthy gut microbiota not only has beneficial effects on the activity of the immune system, but also on the functioning of the endocrine system.This study concludes "Likewise, a role for the microbiota in the regulation of the HPA axis has been established as well as the serotonergic system via modulation of tryptophan availability. Unlike other endocrine organs, the microbiota has intense plasticity and can alter dramatically and rapidly in response to diet." Note ! "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, an intricate, yet robust, neuroendocrine mechanism that mediates the effects of stressors by regulating numerous physiological processes, such as metabolism, immune responses, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS)"More spicifically, "The composition of the gut microbiota has an influence on the availability of essential micronutrients for the thyroid gland.Iodine, iron, and copper are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis, selenium and zinc are needed for converting T4 to T3, and vitamin D assists in regulating the immune response". The damage incurred to gut microbiota by drugs in general and antibiotic drugs in particular! The human gut microbiota has now been proved to be closely associated with drug responses and efficacy, while chemical compounds present in these drugs can also impact the gut bacteria. Some drugs with microbial features, proton-pump inhibitors, metformin, antibiotics and laxatives show the strongest impact and associations with the microbiome. Read more The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid axis (HPT) axis, is part of the neuroendocrine system responsible for the regulation of metabolism and also responds to stress. The interdependence between thyroid hormones, namely, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, and immune system is nowadays well-recognized . Thyroid diseases are common conditions that have a negative impact on the health of all populations. The literature sheds light on the differences in the composition of the intestinal microbiota in patients suffering from thyroid diseases compared to healthy individuals. The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis is emerging to closely interact with the gut microbiota. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex neuroendocrine system that plays a crucial role in the body's stress response and homeostasis regulation . Here's an overview of its key components and functions: 1. Hypothalamus 2. Pituitary gland 3. Adrenal glands When the body perceives stress, the following cascade of events occurs: The paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and vasopressin[1 ][3 ]. CRH stimulates the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)[1 ][3 ]. ACTH travels through the bloodstream to the adrenal cortex, where it stimulates the production and release of glucocorticoids, primarily cortisol in humans[1 ][3 ]. Functions and Regulation The HPA axis serves several important functions: Stress response: It mediates the body's physiological adaptation to stressors[1 ][2 ]. Homeostasis: It regulates various body processes, including metabolism, immune responses, and energy balance[1 ]. Circadian rhythm: It plays a role in maintaining the body's daily rhythms[2 ]. The HPA axis is regulated through negative feedback loops : Elevated cortisol levels inhibit further HPA axis activation by suppressing CRH and ACTH production in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, respectively[3 ]. This feedback mechanism helps maintain appropriate cortisol levels and prevents overactivation of the stress response[3 ]. Clinical Significance Dysregulation of the HPA axis can lead to various health issues: Chronic stress can result in prolonged activation of the HPA axis, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders[2 ]. Abnormal HPA axis function has been implicated in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis[1 ]. HPA axis dysfunction may contribute to metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases[2 ]. Understanding the HPA axis is crucial for comprehending the physiological effects of stress and the potential long-term consequences of chronic stress on overall health and well-being. Low levels of gonadal circulating estrogen (Gonads are glands that produce hormones involved in reproduction and other functions of the body) observed in post-menopausal women can adversely impact a diverse range of physiological factors, with clinical implications for brain cognition, gut health, the female reproductive tract and other aspects of women's health. One of the principal regulators of circulating estrogens is the gut microbiome . "Recent advances show a relationship and possible cause and effect between the gut microbiota and the initiation or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, microbial dysbiosis and leaky gut are frequent phenomena in both human autoimmune diseases and the murine autoimmunity models." Women have a higher incidence and prevalence of autoimmune diseases than men, and 85% or more patients of multiple autoimmune diseases are female. Women undergo sweeping endocrinological changes at least twice during their lifetime, puberty and menopause, with many women undergoing an additional transition: pregnancy, which may or may not be accompanied by breastfeeding. These endocrinological transitions exert significant effects on the immune system due to interactions between the hormonal milieu, innate, and adaptive immune systems as well as pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and thereby modulate the susceptibility of women to autoimmune diseases. "The human gut-resident commensal microbiota (our indigenous bacteria ) is a unique ecosystem associated with various bodily functions, especially immunity. Gut microbiota dysbiosis (imbalance of gut microbiota associated with an unhealthy outcome ) plays a crucial role in autoimmune disease pathogenesis as well as in bowel-related diseases." This study (one out of many) "describes the bidirectional communication between the gut microbiota and the HPA (Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal) axis and delineates the potential underlying mechanisms." This Study , "discuss how the intestinal bacterial microbiome and in particular how an 'estrobolome,' the aggregate of enteric bacterial genes capable of metabolizing estrogens, might affect women's risk of developing postmenopausal estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer ." The above citations and references are presented to convince you that healthy gut microbiota is a prime element in the maintenance of healthy endocrine system. For more about HEALTHY MICROBIOTA read on this page. The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid axis The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis Thyroid Disorder - Hypothyroidism Thyroid Disorder - Hypothyroidism A condition, typically affects people over 60 and is more common among women than men, where the thyroid gland no longer produces enough of the important metabolism-controlling hormones. Without the right amount of thyroid hormones the T4 and T3 ones, your body’s natural functions – like your cognitive functioning (Read more ) and metabolism – start deteriorating. T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) are crucial thyroid hormones that play vital roles in regulating various bodily functions. Here's an overview of their roles and importance: Metabolic Regulation T4 and T3 are essential for controlling metabolism throughout the body. They influence how cells use energy and regulate the body's overall metabolic rate[1 ][2 ]. This impacts various processes, including: Protein synthesis: Thyroid hormones help regulate protein production in cells. Carbohydrate metabolism: They influence how the body processes and uses carbohydrates. Fat metabolism: T3 and T4 play a role in fat breakdown and utilization. Growth and Development Thyroid hormones are critical for: Brain development: Especially crucial during fetal development and early childhood. Physical growth: They influence bone growth and maturation. Organ Function T3 and T4 affect the function of nearly every organ system in the body, including: Cardiovascular system: Regulating heart rate and cardiac output. Respiratory system: Influencing breathing rate and lung function. Digestive system: Affecting gut motility and nutrient absorption. Nervous system: Impacting cognitive function and mood. Temperature Regulation Thyroid hormones help maintain body temperature by influencing heat production and energy expenditure[2 ]. Hormone Interplay T4 as a prohormone: T4 serves primarily as a reservoir for T3, the more biologically active form[1 ]. Conversion process: Most T3 is produced by converting T4 to T3 in peripheral tissues, particularly the liver and kidneys[3 ]. Thyroid-Progesterone Interactions - The thyroid and progesterone can influence each other in several ways: Thyroid hormones affect the metabolism of steroid hormones, including progesterone. Hypothyroidism may lead to increased progesterone levels in some men. Progesterone can influence thyroid hormone binding in the bloodstream. Both hormones play roles in male fertility and reproductive function. Feedback Loop T3 and T4 participate in a complex feedback system involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland to maintain hormonal balance[2 ][4 ]. Clinical Significance Imbalances in T3 and T4 levels can lead to various thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism: Insufficient thyroid hormone production, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance[5 ]. Hyperthyroidism: Excessive thyroid hormone production, causing symptoms such as anxiety, weight loss, and heat intolerance[5 ]. Understanding the roles of T3 and T4 is crucial for diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders, as well as comprehending their wide-ranging effects on overall health and well-being. Does hypothyroidism cause high cortisol (don't confuse it with cholesterol) levels? It has long been k nown that hypothyroidism causes elevated cortisol levels , presumably due to both decreased clearance and blunted negative feedback of cortisol on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis In Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. Over time, these autoimmune attacks destroy healthy thyroid tissue, reducing thyroid hormone production. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of underactive thyroid in the United States. And while it mostly affects middle-aged women, it can affect anyone at any age. Hypothyroidism In Infants Although hypothyroidism most often affects middle-aged and older women, anyone can develop the condition, including infants. Initially, babies born without a thyroid gland or with a gland that doesn't work properly may have few signs and symptoms. When newborns do have problems with hypothyroidism, the problems may include: Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). In most cases, this occurs when a baby's liver can't metabolize a substance called bilirubin, which normally forms when the body recycles old or damaged red blood cells. A large, protruding tongue. Difficulty breathing. Hoarse crying. An umbilical hernia. As the disease progresses, infants are likely to have trouble feeding and may fail to grow and develop normally. They may also have: Constipation Poor muscle tone Excessive sleepiness When hypothyroidism in infants isn't treated, even mild cases can lead to severe physical and mental retardation. Hypothyroidism in children and teens In general, children and teens who develop hypothyroidism have the same signs and symptoms as adults do, but they may also experience: Poor growth, resulting in short stature Delayed development of permanent teeth Delayed puberty Poor mental development Hyperthyroidism is a condition causing your thyroid to produce too much thyroid hormone. This can cause normal bodily processes to speed up, such as your heart rate. It can also lead to weight loss and difficulty sleeping. Hyperthyroidism is far less common than hypothyroidism, affecting less than 1% of people over the age of 12. Just like hypothyroidism, though, hyperthyroidism tends to affect women and men over the age of 60. Thyroid Health : There are some supplements that could help with thyroid general health like Selenium (a mineral needed for thyroid hormone production), Iodine, Zinc, and Iron. BUT, first and foremost, its health is closely linked to a healthy body and gut microbiota - actions for microbiota health are prescribed on this linked page . Note! "the composition of the gut microbiota has an influence on the availability of essential micronutrients for the thyroid gland. Iodine, iron, and copper are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis, selenium and zinc are needed for converting thyroxine (the thyroid hormone - T4) to triiodothyronine hormone (T3), and vitamin D assists in regulating the immune response. Those micronutrients are often found to be deficient in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease patients (AITDs), resulting in malfunctioning of the thyroid. Bariatric surgery can lead to an inadequate absorption of these nutrients and further implicates changes in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and T3 levels. Supplementation of probiotics showed beneficial effects on thyroid hormones and thyroid function in general..." Read more here . Hypothyroidism In Infants Thyroid Health Melatonin and the Pineal Gland Melatonin and the Pineal Gland The Melatonin hormone , often referred to as the sleep hormone, is a central part of the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Its production increases with evening darkness, promoting healthy sleep and helping to orient the body’s circadian rhythm. Two forms of melatonin exist in the body – circulatory (produced by the pineal gland), and subcellular (produced inside the cells and mitochondria); the majority of melatonin in the body is subcellular. Absence of light stimulates production of melatonin from the pineal gland, however, the largest stimulus of subcellular melatonin is near infrared light (sunshine is the greatest source - Roughly 49% of solar radiation is infrared between 700nm-1mm!). Note! The antioxidant effects of melatonin are so strong, they are thought to be strong and more potent than glutathione [REF1 ], Vitamin C [REF2 ], and Vitamin E. Melatonin is also being studied in other areas of health, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancers, and anti-aging in general

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Lectin, Gluten, Phytic Acid, Emulsifiers Page Content: Lectins Lectins Removal Gluten Gluten Removal Phytic Acid Phytic Acid Removal Emulsifiers Sprouting to Remove Lectins Related Linked Pages: Rice and Arsenic Glyphosate Back to Prevention Back to Risky Foods... Lectins Lectins Lectins are a type of carbohydrate-binding protein . “Plants have evolved to produce chemical compounds—like lectins—to repel microorganisms, insects, and other pests.[ 2 ]” . Lectins are plant compounds most commonly found in legumes, potatoes and nightshade vegetables. For many people, lectins could cause intestinal damage and inflammation, Lectins and the Gut Microbiota - “Some lectins may affect the gut microbiota as well as having systemic effects such as the modulation of inflammation and immune function[17 ,18 ].” Dietary lectins are powerful exogenous growth factors for the small intestine, can induce dramatic shifts in its bacterial flora, and interfere with its hormone secretion. In addition, lectins which are transported across the gut wall into the systemic circulation can modulate the body's hormone balance, metabolism and health. Although these physiological effects are mediated or reinforced by immune responses, they are primarily the result of the specific chemical reactivity of lectins with cell surface receptors of the gut. Clearly, as the interactions between lectins and the gut are predictable and may be manipulated to our advantage, the exciting scientific challenge is now to explore the possible transfer of the existing knowledge gained from animal experimentation to medical-clinical practice. Lectins Removal - To make it short, lectin removal is linked to a diet change. To learn more about your options in that direction, we recommend to watch a short video by Dr. Gundry who is considered as one of the leading experts in this field. To put it shortly,Lectin removal from vegetables such as squash, cucumber, eggplant, pepper and tomatoes can be achieved by removing the skins and seeds. Cooking, especially with wet high-heat methods like boiling or stewing, or soaking in water for several hours, can inactivate most lectins. Gluten Gluten is part of the lectin protein “family”. Wheat, rye, barley and oat are some of the seeds with high gluten that are most commonly used in many processed foods. Gluten and Neurodegeneration - “On the gut level , gluten enhances intestinal permeability by compromising functional tight junction integrity resulting in a leaky gut [12,16,18,45].” “Gluten consumption affects microbiome/dysbiome composition and diversity [38,45,49]. The cross-reactivity of anti-gluten/-gliadin/-wheat antibodies with cerebral molecules further attest for the gut-brain axes connecting those heavily consumed nutrients to chronic brain conditions. “Despite the paucity of evidence establishing a causal relationship between dietary gluten intake and neurological disorders, a number of studies demonstrate an association between the 2 and/or a beneficial effect on neurological symptoms when gluten is restricted from the diet [2 ]” Gluten Removal - “Here, the authors report the results of a randomised cross-over trial involving middle-aged, healthy Danish adults, showing evidence that a low-gluten diet leads to gut microbiome changes, possibly due to variations in dietary fibres.” Bottomline, eliminating or drastically reducing gluten intake in our diet is important to our health. Unlike other lectins, soaking, sprouting or boiling does not significantly reduce gluten from the hosting seed (wheat, ray…), so the only option left is to drastically reduce the intake of processed foods that are made from these seeds.[1 ] Phytic acid, This acid is the primary way phosphorus is stored in many plants, including beans, seeds, and nuts. See the table in this article for more details about phytic acid content in various seeds. When phytic acid is consumed , it binds to other minerals to create phytates. Because you don't have any enzymes that can break phytates down, the minerals that are absorb into them are no longer available to our body. People sometimes refer to phytic acid as an anti-nutrient, because it blocks the absorption of certain minerals into the body. When you eat foods with high content of phytic acid, the molecules bind with certain minerals in our digestive tract, including Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Chromium and Manganese. Once this occurs, our body no longer has access to these nutrients. Generally, the more phytic acid we eat, the more minerals are blocked from our body. Read more here for detailed Phytic acid content of various seed types. However, recent studies have shown that phytic acid's anti-nutrient effect occurs only when large amounts of phytates are consumed within a diet that is already lacking nutrition, given that “most phytate (37-66%) is degraded in the stomach and small intestines”. It also only affects the absorption of nutrients eaten at the same meal. Phytic Acid Removal As presented in this article , Soaking (overnight) and sprouting could be most effective to reduce the Phytic Acid content of most “seeds”. Emulsifiers Dietary Emulsifiers alter the composition and activity of the Human Gut Microbiota , irrespective of their origin, be it chemical or natural. Here are two different ways in which the emulsifiers attack the delicate and ancient ecosystem in the intestine: They are physically abusive , or literally "peel off" the mucous layer on the wall of the intestine. Such an injury naturally leads to a more leaky gut, systemic inflammation... and a lot of suffering and chronic illness. They change the community of intestinal bacteria , and impair their function as the "keepers" of the guts intelligent barrier. As we know from many other examples, damage to the microbiome and the intestinal wall also leads to various damage to the brain and behavior, so it is not surprising that an experiment on mice showed that the emulsifying substances change their behavior and causes anxiety! Lectins Removal Gluten Gluten Removal Phytic Acid Phytic Acid Removal Emulsifiers

The Danger of Cooking and Baking Bags Page Content: What material is used for the bags Leakage of nano particles from the bag Plastic Extra Substances Phthalates in the plastic Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags Cooking/baking bag alternatives First and foremost, to avoid any misconception, these bags are made out of plastic, and the question discussed below is: Are these bags safe to use ? Given that most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals ? Related Linked Pages: Microwave and Foods Plastics At Home Aluminum Foil Health Risks Rice and Arsenic Glyphosate Back to Prevention Back to Risky Foods... Lectin, Gluten, Phytic Acid, Emulsifiers What material is used for the bags Leakage of plastic nano prticles Plastic Extra Substances Regulatory limits change from time to time. The discussion below brings to light some of the risks of these nanometer-sized particles. Additionally , "Previous studies have shown that some plastic materials, including polypropylene used for baby bottles and polyethylene terephthalate used for tea bags, can shed microscopic and nanoscale particles into heated liquids", Note that some of the health problems with synthetic polymers come from the extra substances (toxins) inside the matrix that can migrate out of it! Plastic Extra Substances Some of these extra substances are add to improve the polymer’s “qualities”: Plasticisers - materials that, among other things, give flexibility and strength to the bag. These are substances with small molecules that can easily migrate from the plastic medium, especially in the presence of oil. The most commonly used are phthalates of various kinds . (Read here more about phthalates ), Potential problems: phthalates are substances that act as synthetic hormones (endocrine disruptors) and can bind to estrogen receptors in our body and activate or paralyze them . Antioxidant substances - which protect against oxidation processes such as exposure to UV radiation, free radicals formed at high heat (for example during baking), exposure to infrared radiation and microwave radiation, and more. Among the commonly used substances is bisphenol A (BPA ), which also acts as a synthetic hormone that binds to estrogen receptors in our body.(Read More ) Lubricants - which, among other things, prevent adhesion, reduce friction, reduce static electricity, increase shine and transparency, and more. The common materials for this role are synthetic fatty acids, wax and more (Read More ). Most of the cooking/baking bags are made of polyamides ( nylon ) of two main types: nylon 6 (polycaprolactam) or nylon 6/6 (a completely different material despite the similar name). These types of nylon were chosen for the job due to being resistant to high temperatures (melting temperature of 218 degrees and 264 degrees Celsius for nylon 6 and nylon 6/6 respectively), due to their high vapor permeability and due to their ability to actually absorb water during use (a feature that gives them more strength). The manufacturers of the baking bags do not bother to indicate, neither on the packaging nor on their websites, what exactly they add to the production of the baking bag, therefore we do not have information about this or that brand, but information about baking bags in general. Beware the nanoparticles leakage : Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on! , A new study (Published - April 2022) in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the plastic in these products release trillions of nanometer-sized particles into each liter of water that they come in contact with. That sounds like a lot, but the team notes that these levels are under the regulatory limits for consumption. Phthalates in the plastic Materials "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags Cooking/baking bags alternatives Some are residual materials from the production process: Monomers and oligomers that did not react in the production process - there is almost always a residual amount of monomers and oligomers (remember? structural units with short and medium molecules), either due to an incomplete chemical process or due to a chemical equilibrium in which there is always a bit of the opposite reaction (decomposition instead of construction) . These substances can have a wide range of toxicity depending on the type of substance due to their high ability to migrate out of the medium of the substance into the food. In the case of the nylons in question - the monomer caprolactam is found in nylon 6 and is toxic if swallowed , and the monomers found in nylon 6/6 are hexamethylenediamine which is toxic if swallowed , and adipic acid for which there is no indication of toxicity if swallowed (R ead More ). Some are materials that are not there on purpose but originate from an unclean production line. Of course, manufacturers would claim that these toxins are not added to their polymer products, but even if these claims are trustworthy (Read here more on how trustworthy they are), the toxins that are the result of unclean production line, can only be discovered with certainty by an analytical test in a laboratory and unfortunately, the authorities responsible for public health do not perform these tests. In summary of the above - the common cooking/baking bags have a high potential for leaking very problematic toxins most notably Phthalates that are endocrine disruptors - acting in the body like hormones! Phthalates “Phthalates are a series of widely used chemicals that demonstrate to be endocrine disruptors and are detrimental to human health . Phthalates can be found in most products that have contact with plastics during production, packaging, or delivery. Despite the short half-lives in tissues, chronic exposure to phthalates will adversely influence the endocrine system and functioning of multiple organs, which has negative long-term impacts on the success of pregnancy, child growth and development, and reproductive systems in both young children and adolescents”. The field of environmental hormone disruptors is a relatively new field of research in the world of toxicology. For this reason and in light of the unique property of toxicity even at minute doses of individual particles per million or even a billion (which are very, very low concentrations) - there are still no current standards, nor Sufficiently sensitive and available measurement means, which can give both the manufacturers and us the consumers a benchmark for the product's safety Toxins "Spilled" from the Plastic Bags What did studies that looked for spillage of specific materials from baking bags find? In a 1998 study that was done to test the migration of materials from baking bags of the nylon 6 and nylon 6/6 types, the meat, skin and cooking juices of chicken cooked in the above types of bags were sampled. They tried to identify both volatile and non-volatile substances that migrated from the bags to the food. The study found a significant concentration of monomers and oligomers (seven predefined types of monomers and oligomers were identified) originating from the bags in the chicken meat which accounted for 16% of all the non-volatile substances identified, as well as the presence of a volatile compound - cyclopentyl cyclopentanone! In 1997, The same group of researchers has identified a long list of volatile substances emitted from the aforementioned cooking bags [Cyclopentanone (31.7 mg/bag), cyclopentyl cyclopentanone (17.4 mg/bag), hexadecane (2.6 micrograms/bag), heptadecane (3.2 micrograms/bag), octadecane (3.0 micrograms/bag) and epsilon-caprolactam (5.0-35.5 mg/ bag)], and also that the monomers and oligomers found in the first study mentioned, migrated in a high amount to olive oil heated in the baking bags. Another study from 2007 that examined a specific leakage of antimony (heavy metal) used as a catalyst in the production process of PET plastic used for baking bags, found that half of the products tested released levels of antimony that exceeded the then permitted level of antimony in contact with food. Note, what WIKI writes "An oven bag, cooking bag or roasting bag is a bag used for the roasting of meat or other food in an oven. They may be made of heatproof nylon or sometimes with food grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET)" To sum it up : The studies as presented above show that there is a leakage of toxic substances from cooking/baking bags. Cooking bags alternatives : Oven roasting using heat-resistant dishes with lids such as pyrex, coated clay pots or cast iron pots, tagine, and more, after validating that they comply with the standard for heavy metals and are of high quality. You can also use cotton fabric bags for cooking (with adjustment of the amount of water that you add to the stew).

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