Nontoxic tips to help defend you against the toxic

Like a raisin in the sun, Raisins are a good alternative candy to artificial sugar filled candies.

Like a raisin in the sun, so is the beauty you seek. A handful of sun dried raisins by sun maids provides you a sugar free sweet treat to help you curb sweet tooth cravings and plus get quick bust of energy.
It is good source of vitamin C. if you have low energy from mood swings or if you're diabetic this will be a beneficial treat to keep with you. If have a pet like a dog, rabbit or gerbil raisins will serve you good because they love to chew a little raisins.

1. Riding a bicycle , dancing, listening to music or taking a walk with your dog everyday helps increase serotonin in your brain therefore helping you reduce stress while having fun.
2. Clean filtered water with lemons will help boost your metabolism a notch....it will increase your energy and clarity....."we are 90% water; Zen filtered water provides hydration that helps break down food as well as regulate glands that control our vitality. And without energy we cannot do work". Like the saying....."Let thy food be medicine and they medicine be thy food". If you wish for an anti-inflammatory solution or immune booster, try drinking some home made lemon tea sweetened with honey. Aloe vera drink is also great, and you can use this same aloe vera gel as a sun screen and moisturizer to protect your skin. 

Something else i like you to keep in mind:

"In research studies, diet has been linked with cancer; and in real life stories. In the middle Ages, it was commonly believed that yeast preparations could prevent cancer. In the 1500s, it was recommended that cancer patient eat raw cucumber, cooked pumpkin and avoid grilled, fried meat, fish in jelly and raw eggs. But in the 1980s, researchers began to look closely at the possible link between diet and cancer. Studies were conducted which showed that factors like poor diet, tobacco, infections, heavy or pharmaceutical drugs, industrial toxicants, food additives can significantly increase risk for cancer. Diet may significantly influence 30-40% of all cancers in men and 60% in women.

• Cancer cells are the result of multiple genetic defects resulting from exposure to infections, environmental agents and dietary constituents. It takes a number of chain reactions in the body for a cell to become cancerous.
• Frequent use of roasted, smoked and salty food, consumption of food containing mutagenic or carcinogenic agent like lead soldering contaminants found in some canned food.
• Things formed during food processing like fatty acid hydroperoxides, nitrosamides, nitrosamines, PAHs
• Environmental mutagenic or carcinogenic substance found in water, food, and house hold products such as arsenic, dioxin, DDT, PCBs, radiation, usage of organ toxicant ingredient found in cosmetic and hygiene products can increase the risk for cancer.

Once cancer is initiated in the cells, the natural cell repair system in our body will repair the damage until its defense fails to be effective. This Anti-initiation substance are mostly enzymes already present in the body. These enzymes are biocatalysts that are able to transform carcinogenic substances into a water-soluble form and eliminate them from the body before it has a chance to cause harm. But when this defense system fails to be effective, the cancer cells begins to divide and it may take years or a few--certain period of time to blossom into a progressive cancerous stage. So to prevent or stop the initiation or progression, many alternative and conventional health system encourage the implementation of chemo-preventers found in our nutrition. It is recommended we eat vitamin A, B-carotene, vitamin C, Vitamin E, selenium, edible legumes, whole grain mussel cereals, nuts, seeds and calcium rich whole food, herbs and supplements. Cancer can be prevented by the administration of one or more consistent chemical found in nutrient rich diet and in prescribed alternative treatment to help control or detoxify the body.

Higher intakes of all vegetables and fruits; all vegetables and green leafy vegetables; high intake of vitamin C vegetables and fruits like pineapples, cur cumin, carrots, parsley, kale and broccoli were linked to lower risk for lung cancer for former smokers than in current smokers".  sourced from Introduction to toxicology and food, pages 105-124.Tomris Altug

Eating Allium vegetables like onions, garlic and leeks can help reduce risk for stomach cancer because it contains organosulfur compounds that has anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties. "The result of a large cohort study  on diet and cancer performed in Netherlands studied the association between onion and leek consumption, garlic supplement use and the incidence of stomach carcinoma. These data reveals a strong inverse correlation between onion consumption and carcinoma in all parts of the stomach, except in the Cardia. Garlic was shown to promote inhibition of nitrite-reducing bacteria and in nitrite formation, and was suggested as a protective factor against gastric cancer.  Another study conducted in China showed that, with the introduction of 10g of fresh garlic (in homogenate form), the rate of reduction (90%) of nitrite concentration in gastric juices was significantly higher than in controls. Epidemiological studies done in China have shown that garlic components, especially allicin (allyl 2-propenethiosulfinate), inhibit the growth of transplantable tumors and reduce the incidence of certain spontaneously occurring tumors. In a dose-effect study where the in vitro cytotoxic effects of fresh garlic extract and diallyltrisulfide on two human gastric center cell lines was investigated, fresh garlic and diallyl trisulfide (allicin analog) were found to be more potent than 5-fluoruracil or mitomycin C in killing cancer cells. Components of garlic have also been found to inhibit the activity of diverse chemical carcinogens during early initiation and progressive stages".  sourced from Introduction to toxicology and food, pages 105-124.Tomris Altug

• Eating some kind of super fruit like pineapples or salad with red bell pepper can help you maintain youthful glow. Pineapple has antioxidant that will reduce free radicals in the body that could promote an inflammation or damage environment within cells, it can help boost your youthful energy and plus keep you hydrated. Your diet is the number one, if not the most important factor for fighting cancer in your daily. Alkaline and unprocessed food free of GMO grains is also great choice. Avoiding frequent consumption of meat, cheese, alcohol, roasted, smoked canned or salted products and avoid drinks, snacks including bubble gums or hygiene products containing mutagenic or carcinogenic agents.  Sometimes I break the rule---I eat a little junk but most time i usually use this rule of thumb when choosing my food, drink and snacks......if it doesn't sound like something you would put on your skin....don't even bother eating it, look it up before you swallow it.

Finally, It's time to try out naked ! It's summer time and a good time for some cold chilled smoothie filled with antioxidant, it's a bit pricey but it is ready made for your convenience. A friend bought Naked drink and offered i try it, which i did and i liked it--- the mango pineapple

Coconut water smoothie blend. It is like food on the go, it contains 20% vitamin A, 380% Vitamin C and each 15oz bottle of this drink provides 100 calorie which makes it great for those who want stay fit without losing energy. Naked is a fruit blend product that contains no added sugar and helps to nourish and hydrate the body. It's made by a company that is truly passionate about nature and sustaining its beauty. Naked helps me find the vibrant and youthful me. you too can choose naked...........

Women's Health-Preventing Cancer The natural way by Jade Beutler, R.R.T., R.C.P.

 An article i found on my shelve, read with me......

The threat of breast cancer has become a national health concerns. It is estimated that one in eight women will now be afflicted with this potentially disfiguring and sometimes fatal disease. According to Dr. Ross Pelton, author of Preventing Breast Cancer the largest misconception among women is that if they do not have a family history of breast cancer, they are at low risk. This myth is simply untrue. Dr. Pelton elaborates, in stating that the majority of newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer are in women with no family history of the disease.
While mammography and self examination are effective tools in detecting the presence of a lump, a cancer may be present for as long as four years, undetectable by palpation or X-ray. Standard medical treatment for breast cancer includes lumpectomy, (partial removal of the breast mastectomy, (total removal of the breast), chemotherapy and radiation. While sometimes effective in ameliorating the disease, the results of standard medical treatment alone can be devastating to the psyche of women and their overall health- "same applies to prostrate, colon and other cancer patients". In this light, an aggressive preventative approach appears to be the most humane and effective means in controlling the escalating rate of breast cancer.


Nature's Answer to Breast Cancer:
The National Cancer Institute has begun to focus on diet as a preventative measure to avoid certain cancers. It has been found that certain fruits, vegetables and grains possess potent cancer fighting and protective compounds known as phyto-nutrients (naturally occurring and non-toxic plant chemicals). Perhaps the most powerful phyto-nutrient called lignan, that once ingested is converted to compounds that compete with estrogen for binding sites on estrogen receptors. The net result is a flushing of excess estrogen (linked to high incidence of colon and breast cancer) from the body. Ironically, lignans may someday replace the need for estrogen therapy in post menopausal women due to the fact that they resemble estrogen on the receptor site, but without the potential risks of estrogen therapy.

Lignans in flax seed possess the following Attributes:

• Anti-tumor
• Anti-estrogenic abilities
• Estrogen Mimicking Effect without risks associated with estrogen therapy.
• Power Antioxidant capabilities
• Anti-viral, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal properties

Women consuming lignan flax seed oil products generally report a reduction in breast tenderness, bloating, hot flashes and other symptoms related to PMS and menopause. Lignans in flax seed also regulate women's menstrual cycle. In one study, women consuming lignans in flax seed did not miss a single cycle, compared to the control group that missed several cycles. In addition to lignans anti-tumor and estrogen mimicking difficulties, they have also been found to be powerful antioxidants, possessing anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
 The cancer  protective effects of flax seed do not stop here. Flax seed oil has also been studied for its possible preventive and protective effects against breast cancers. A study of one hundred and twenty women revealed that those with the highest breast tissue content of an omega-3 fatty acid found abundantly in flax seed oil and protein had the lowest incidence of breast cancer. Of the women in the test group had the misfortune of contracting breast cancer, the women with the highest Omega-3 in breast tissue also had the lowest incidence of metastasis (cancer spreading from breast to other vital tissues and organs). This fact may offer hope for women that are currently battling breast cancer and wishing to prevent metastasis.
Many women report the unexpected benefit of improved nail strength, improved skin texture and appearance, lustrous shiny hair and lack of cravings for fat laden and junk foods when supplementing their diet with flax seed oil.
A consumers guide to choosing the right product:
To appreciate the dual protective effect of lignans and flaxseed oil, it is imperative that consumers recognize and purchase the right products. Flax Seed oil is typically found in the refrigerated section of the supplements department in your favorite health food store. Look for flax seed oil products that are labeled as Lignan Rich. Due to flaxseed oil limited shelf life, it is important that you choose products with both a pressing date and a best before date that does not exceed a 4 month span. Flaxseed oil products that have been Fresh Expressed ensure you that the oil was gently expeller pressed without filtration or refinement. Fresh expressed oils are made to order for health food stores and sent manufacturer direct arriving just days after being made. You can find flax seed oil here.


Benefits of Lignan Flax seed Oil:

• Prevention of Estrogen related cancers
• Prevention of metastasis of cancerous tumors.
• Reduction in Hot flashes
• Reduction in Bloating
• Reduction in Breast Tenderness
• Regulation of menstrual cycle
• Improved Nail Strength
• Improvement in skin texture and Appearance.
• Improvement in Hair Sheen and Appearance
• Lack of cravings for Fat laden and Junk foods.

Recommended daily Dosage:
Dr Pelton recommends that every women, regardless of familial history of breast cancer consume at least one tablespoon of Lignan Flaxseed oil a day as a major preventative measure against the disease. A breast cancer Support group in Sacramento California has taken Dr Pelton advice in an effort to prevent reoccurrence and metastasis (spreading) of breast cancer.

About Author: Mr Jade Beutler is a licensed health care practitioner with over a decade of hospital and clinical experience in adult and neonatal intensive care, pediatric and emergency medicine. He is the author of Understanding Fats, and oils, your Guide to Healing with Essential fatty Acids and Flax for Life.

This information has not been evaluated by the food and drug Administration. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.