Nutritional musing

Probably will discontinue this for awhile

2011-09-22T11:25:00.000-05:00

I noticed that the trend of this blog seems to be more and more my animosity against western medicine, and there's nothing much that can really be done about that (besides, Natural News, which I'm always linking here, covers so much of that subject so much better than I could.)

All that to say is, I'll keep this open, and might periodically post, but for the most part I'm signing off on this particular blog.

What's really in the food? The A to Z of the food industry's most evil ingredients

2011-07-29T14:14:00.002-05:00

Most of these are old news for me, but still worth noting. What's sad is when a food additive is scientifically determined to be dangerous to ingest and yet its still allowed anyhow.

What's really in the food? The A to Z of the food industry's most evil ingredients

The 7 foods experts won't eat

2011-07-26T09:37:00.000-05:00

Older article from a few years ago but still relevant (particularly the part about canned tomatoes... drat, I eat a lot of those...)

The 7 foods experts won't eat

Farmageddon

2011-07-21T23:10:00.000-05:00

This just looks awesome...

Farmageddon - Movie Trailer from Kristin Canty on Vimeo.

Vaccines and autism: a new scientific review

2011-07-20T10:25:00.000-05:00

Vaccines and autism: a new scientific review - Some very interesting recent findings on the effect of vaccines in relation to autism and other health effects.

Diet soda in 'fat' shocker - Expands girth, hikes blood sugar

2011-06-30T23:25:00.000-05:00

Diet soda makes you fat and boosts your blood sugar, the New York Post reports. And when I drink it, it dries out my throat and gives me a headache, hence why I don't drink it.

7 surprising things you're not supposed to know about sunscreen and sunlight exposure

2011-06-27T09:30:00.000-05:00

Interesting report about sunscreens at Natural News. I've never understood the logic of lathering the skin with chemicals, when it's just as easy to hit the pool or beach during a time of day when the sun's rays aren't as strong. Even with sunscreen, its very uncomfortable to be out in the blazing noon sun, so I skip the lotions and just go later in the afternoon for a swim.

WHO panel warns that cell phone use may cause cancer

2011-06-09T15:10:00.000-05:00

WHO suggests a potential link to cell phones and cancer. No surprise with this... I've wondered about the radiation risk of holding a cell to one's head for hours at a time and a correlation to cancer.

New Studies Reveal Stunning Evidence that Cell Phone Radiation Damages DNA, Brain

2011-05-27T10:04:00.000-05:00

No surprise here - I've never been a fan of cell phones, and this helps confirm why.

Doctor: Vasectomies Spike by 50 Percent During March Madness

2011-03-16T13:14:00.001-05:00

Foxnews reports about how vasectomies rise in March due to, of all things, basketball on television, so that men who get this surgery can then sit motionless and recover following the surgery. Foxnews didn't cover much about long-term health effect risks of this surgery, which is really a shame. The article basically read like an endorsement of the surgery without any long-term complications referenced in the article, like are found here.

Of course, I don't read Foxnews for serious news other than sensational headlines and the occasional article that misses the mainstream media, but Fox is NOT the place to go for valid health news.

Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled in 16 States Due to Possible Salmonella

2011-03-07T09:35:00.000-06:00

A story about Skippy recall.

I haven't eaten Skippy in ages since I started avoided hydrogenated oils in foods. I think the "natural" version is a move in a better direction, but salt is still added, when it doesn't need to be.

The Fluoride Deception exposes the truth about water fluoridation and the phosphate mining industry - NaturalNews.tv

2011-03-01T09:42:00.001-06:00

The Fluoride Deception exposes the truth about water fluoridation and the phosphate mining industry - NaturalNews.tv

Swine flu vaccine linked to 900 percent increased risk of developing narcolepsy

2011-02-14T22:39:00.002-06:00

Swine flu vaccine linked to 900 percent increased risk of developing narcolepsy

Vaccines Did Not Save Us – Two Centuries of Official Statistics

2011-02-07T11:27:00.000-06:00

Per site http://childhealthsafety.wordpress.com:

This is the data the drug industry do not want you to see. Here 2 centuries of UK, USA and Australian official death statistics show conclusively and scientifically modern medicine is not responsible for and played little part in substantially improved life expectancy and survival from disease in western economies.

The main advances in combating disease over 200 years have been better food and clean drinking water. Improved sanitation, less overcrowded and better living conditions also contribute. This is also borne out in published peer reviewed research.

Vaccines: Get the Full Story

2011-02-03T10:36:00.002-06:00

Doctors, Nurses and Scientists on Protecting Your Child and Yourself.

Biological Explanation: How Abortion Causes Breast Cancer

2011-01-20T10:57:00.000-06:00

Biological Explanation: How Abortion Causes Breast Cancer

Kraft Italian Vinaigrette with Extra Virgin Olive Oil - A step in the right direction

2011-01-17T11:35:00.000-06:00

I've been trying out Kraft's new Italian Vinaigrette which, in addition to being made with extra virgin olive oil, is also nice in that a lot of the usual junk (high fructose corn syrup and the varieties of MSG/yeast extract) aren't in this, and yet it remains a very tasty and flavorful (and fairly affordable) dressing. The ingredient list is a lot better than some of the other shelf dressings - from the site, they are:

Ingredients: WATER, VINEGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF GARLIC*, RED BELL PEPPERS*, CARROTS*, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, ONIONS*, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE GREEN ONIONS*, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA PRESERVATIVES. *DRIED.

I could do without the preservatives, but all the same, this is better than some of the other MSG-rich dressings out there.

It does remind me, though, of something I read in a book called Wild Fermentation, in which the author Ellix Katz mentioned that it doesn't make sense to buy salad dressing at the store, but instead that its extremely easy to just make at home (and his book included a couple recipes for dressings, as I recall.) And yes, homemade is best, but there are times when I do like the convenience of having a pre-mixed dressing, preferably without junk, so this works for me.

Abortion Clinic 911 Calls

2011-01-17T10:12:00.003-06:00

Fascinating resource regarding Abortion Clinic 911 Calls.

This blog is primarily about nutrition, but I do link to health and medical issues as well that I think are noteworthy or worth checking out. The topic of Abortion clinic 911 calls is also one that can be looked up on YouTube as well, with a number of videos out there.

Rumford Baking Powder

2011-01-11T10:41:00.001-06:00

I've been using Rumford baking powder recently for baking, primarily because it's one of the few brands I've been able to find that is aluminum free. I'm always glad to support products that advertise the junk that is NOT included in them.

On a related note, I thought this Natural News article was interesting, about Vaccines and the link to aluminum allergies.

Food, Inc.

2011-01-11T10:32:00.000-06:00

A fascinating look at where food comes, with some fairly brutal scenes from some Tyson chicken plants. Much good information presented, including the dangers to health and to the environment. What was most inspiring to me was seeing the life of the organic farmer that was presented. I don't remember his name, but his farm was an excellent display of how organic, natural farming SHOULD be done instead.

There is a lot of good information presented, but so much more on the subject could have been said. I rented this from the library, but its also currently streamable on netflix.

Country Hen Eggs

2011-01-11T10:27:00.001-06:00

The local HEB just recently started carrying Country Hen eggs, and I've been impressed with these (if for no other reason than at how YELLOW the yolks are of these eggs.) The cost is a little steep, but I think it's worth it for the nutritional benefit of these eggs. The hens are cage free, they get sun, they are fed certified organic, and the eggs as a result are high in omega-3s. After watching the horrific Food, Inc, I'm always glad to find healthier chickens that aren't brutally clustered in windowless coops.

CDC adjusts fluoride poisoning of America's water supply to a lower level

2011-01-08T15:18:00.000-06:00

CDC adjusts fluoride poisoning of America's water supply to a lower level

Good to hear - I wonder what this will mean for the sale of fluoridated water?

Second Thoughts about Vasectomy

2010-12-20T09:48:00.002-06:00

Interesting article at Catholic.org about the real facts about vasectomies -- facts not always shared in the mainstream press when I research this topic. In describing some of the side-effects of this "simple, outpatient procedure":

"Pain, bruising, and swelling for up to two weeks are common post-surgery occurrences. Although less likely, bleeding and infection can occur. Patients can develop sperm granuloma – lumps caused by an immune response to leaking sperm – or chronic pain in and around the testes, a side effect called Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome. Some research has even linked vasectomies with an elevated risk for prostate and testicular cancer. With these side effects on the table, a vasectomy does not appear to be the easy fix so many men desire"

While theologically I'm a reformed five-sola type, I do respect the Catholic perspective when it comes to getting the word out about the health risks of sterilization surgeries and the abortifacent effects of birth control pharma. Its just unfortunate that the Catholic argument against these things seems based not as much on the Biblical blessing of large families as it is based on obedience to Papal writ.

Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions

2010-12-17T12:05:00.001-06:00

Randy Alcorn's book about the link between the birth control pill and abortion. Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions? in its 8th Edition, comes with endorsements from ten physicians. This is an important issue that few people seem to research or become notified by physicians or pharmacists.

Food coloring in Christmas cookies

2010-12-17T11:54:00.000-06:00

NaturalNews story about toxic food coloring additives. I've tried to avoid red 40 and others for a long time, but this can be one of the more tricky ones, as its in so much stuff (even in unexpected products.) Oddly, I don't have a label for "red 40" or "food coloring", so this will be the first one. Probably not the last.