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As I turned on the news last evening I was reminded how necessary
it is to know the facts before accepting blindly what we are being
told on the local evening news. I listened to the report that sensationalized
a recent study that warned of the dangers of vitamin E. The vitamin
E study was seriously flawed, as are many studies that only later,
and in smaller print, are recanted.
I
wondered who is prompting the media in this direction. Could it
be the influence of pharmaceutical companies who are in danger of
losing ground to a more sane way to wellness through natural health
and good nutrition? It is common knowledge in the Natural Health
industry that growth rates are increasing and consumers are more
interested in alternative methods and are questioning the need for
pharmaceuticals.
The
media is a willing vehicle for disseminating information that tweaks
the truth. Tweaking the truth is nothing new for Big Pharma; keep
in mind only recently did we become aware of the dangers of certain
cox 2 inhibitors that the manufacturers knew for years posed health
risks.
It
is time for a change, but change doesn’t always happen as swiftly
as we would like it. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to hear a news
report that informed people that research on Selenium is showing
it to be an incredible antioxidant that has many, many positive
effects on human health, or that statin drugs are actually ruining
people’s health and drug companies are lobbying to have them
put into drinking water.
Once
again, I urge you to know that facts and read and investigate on
your own to get the real story. If you want more information on
any of these facts, give us a call and in the meantime take good
care of your bodies and your thoughts.
Did you know?. . .
What's New on Our Site. . .
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. . Selenium as a mood enhancer
The
mineral Selenium
was first used in conventional medicine as a treatment for dandruff.
Today it is recognized as a powerful antioxidant and is often used
in combination with vitamin C, E and Beta Carotene to block free
radical production in the body.
According
to Frank K. Wood, author of "Eat
and Heal," Selenium can actually improve your mood.
"People who don't eat enough Selenium rich foods tend to be
grumpier than people with a high dietary intake, according to recent
research."
. . . RDA: One size does not fit all
The
RDA (Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances) is an estimate
established by the National Research Council of the National Academy
of Sciences for nutritional needs necessary for prevention of nutrient
depletion in healthy people. RDAs do not take into account
altered requirements due to sickness, injury, physical or mental
stress, use of medications or drugs, nor compensate for the nutrient
losses that occur during processing and preparation of food.
The
RDA indicates the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to prevent
common deficiency diseases (such as rickets or scurvy) for the average
healthy person. The "average healthy person" assumes that
you are an adult under the age of 60, in good health, have normal
digestion, you're not overweight, you lead a relatively stress-free
life, have no medical problems, you do not need any medication,
and you eat a healthy, nutritious balanced diet everyday consisting
of 2,000 calories per day -- none of which comes from refined or
processed foods. So, if by definition, you are an "average
healthy person," then RDA requirements apply to you.
Organic Foods
Food is only as good as the soil it's grown in. The signs are that
we are nearing the end of our present fertile period, and one of
the things that triggers this is mineral depletion in the soil.
One way to enhance soil fertility is organic agriculture. Organic
farmers tend to view soil as a living thing that needs nurturing.
Here's a list of
conventionally grown produce items with the highest and lowest
pesticide residues.
Until
next month, I wish you abundant health and mindfulness of all the
good life has to offer.
Rick
Wagner, President
Eidon
Staff
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Vitamin
E Study Misleads Consumers
Scaremongering
headlines, based largely on misinterpretations of the
study, which have begun to appear today, do nothing
to help the development of responsible self-care patterns
in consumers which are urgently required in the face
of escalating heart disease and cancer rates.
In
a widely circulated press release publicizing the study,
Dr. Edgar Miller, lead author of the meta-analysis at
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, claims
that If people are taking a multivitamin, they should
make sure it contains no more than a low dose of Vitamin
E. . . read
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Pearls
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"In
all affairs it is a healthy thing now and then to hang
a question mark on the things you have long taken for
granted."
-- Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
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