Big Money
Fights Dirty? As all of you are aware, the primary purpose of these newsletters is
to convey information regarding the effects of fungi and their mycotoxins on your health
(and we’ll get back on that track as soon as I clean up some files), but I also
occasionally rant about how the big money power brokers try to swing things back in their
direction by lying to us and fixing the results of supposed scientific research, etc.
Well, apparently they have become fed up with playing the game above board and have
resorted to backdoor attacks on those who tell you what they are really doing. The
following is an excerpt from www.NewsTarget.com,
those naturopathic folks that I occasionally quote here. They do a lot more ranting than I
do. They also have a much larger audience and money to back their efforts. The following was sent to me by Mike
Adams, their chief trouble maker. Our outbound email has been broken for at least two weeks. The source of the problem, we’ve learned, is that one of the many companies we exposed (you can probably guess which one) as selling harmful products to consumers decided to hire a group of Ukrainian cyber-criminals to overrun our email subscription system with junk emails. I’m not making this up.
I am not at all worried that similar things will be directed at us.
We are way too small and our audience is probably <200, including the people that all
of you forward our materials to. Nevertheless, I find it interesting that anyone would
stoop to such tactics. It also makes me wonder whether or not that dipstick who ruined the
Know the Cause forums was paid to do so. News
Shorts WASHINGTON - The labels on two prescription creams to treat eczema will have to bear “black box” warnings of possible cancer risks. The Food and Drug Administration action on Thursday follows an agency advisory committee recommendation last February that Elidel cream and Protopic ointment carry the label warnings. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10939421/ WASHINGTON - Researchers reported Friday three cases of severe liver problems, including one death, in patients at a North Carolina hospital after they began taking a novel antibiotic. Federal regulators said they were reviewing an unknown number of U.S. cases involving the drug, telithromycin (brand name Ketek), and were consulting with their counterparts overseas. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10944561/ Seems that doctors have decided we need a new “disease” and
no doubt the psychiatrists will prescribe a drug for this. Apparently, if you like your
computer too much, you probably have Internet Addictive Disorder (AKA
cyber addiction), which range from overuse of computer games, excessive monitoring of
pornography sites, or simply staying online with little regard for the time. Rather than
just telling us to log off and go outside for some fresh air, you know the solution will
be more drugs. From the San Francisco Chronicle, December 21, 2005: Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to pay a $36-million settlement after pleading guilty to a federal misdemeanor charge that it promoted off-label use of its osteoporosis drug Evista. A Department of Justice investigation found that, in 1998, Lilly sales representatives promoted Evista as a useful drug for preventing and reducing the risk of breast cancer and reducing the risk of heart disease. However, neither use has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Though doctors may prescribe drugs for off-label uses, drug makers may not market them for unapproved uses. In December, the FDA proposed a stricter recommended limit on the
amount of lead, a highly toxic metal, allowable in certain Mexican-style children’s
candies, including spicy lollipops sold in many Hispanic neighborhoods. Excuse me? Lead in
candy? They made us stop using paint inside houses if it contained lead because it is a
known poison, but it is OK to put it (no matter how small the amount) in children’s
candies? This is crazy!!! WASHINGTON, D.C., November 13, 2005 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that osteoarthritis patients should welcome the results of a new clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that showed that the combined use of two dietary supplements — glucosamine and chondroitin — provided significant pain relief for sufferers of the joint disease that afflicts tens of millions of Americans. The Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) adds to a growing body of scientific evidence showing that the two supplements can safely alleviate pain from osteoarthritis, a chronic condition known as the “wear-and-tear” kind of arthritis that afflicts 21 million Americans each year. Sixty-six million Americans — nearly one in three adults — have various forms of arthritis, the leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Results of both the GAIT and GUIDE studies are being presented this week at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in San Diego and abstracts are posted on ACR’s website: http://www.rheumatology.org/annual/index.asp. Here’s another interesting little factoid: A woman I know from a discussion forum who knows
nothing of fungus said that she was taking apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon a day mixed
in water) to help her acid reflux symptoms, and she just noticed that her arthritis had
“mysteriously” disappeared, after only two weeks of this “treatment.” The acid reflux is also gone. What does that tell you about the link between
apparently unconnected “diseases?” From NewsTarget: If you thought you lived in a society of freedom, think again. Right now, under the direct supervision of misguided oncologists and Big Pharma drug pushers, if you refuse to subject your children to dangerous conventional medical treatments, they can be kidnapped at gunpoint (by the “child protective authorities”), dragged into medical facilities, and poisoned with radiation and chemotherapy, all under the orders of a court judge.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have determined that there is a strong relationship between being obese
and developing end-stage renal disease, or kidney failure. The long-range study found that
the obese have up to a seven times greater risk of kidney failure than normal weight
people, suggesting that obesity should be considered a risk factor for the condition, and
that kidney failure is yet another consequence of obesity. Full story at: http://www.news-medical.net/?id=15254 Bribery, by Dani Veracity: Mike Espy, Spiro Agnew, the Bolsheviks – why, even Thomas Edison participated in bribery. African American civil rights activist W.E.B. DuBois exposed the connections between bribery, exploitation, and the “new capitalism” of his day; however, bribery was an epidemic even in ancient civilizations, widespread among the Greeks and Egyptians. In fact, Egyptian history offers one of the most unique examples of bribery, as sugar-addicted Egyptian court ambassadors were repeatedly bribed with sugar and expensive spices. Why should any of this matter to you? Bribery was a definitive part of world history and it is equally prevalent in modern society. When it comes to current politics, bribery is still the figurative “elephant in the room.” From private citizens to the media to the politicians and government officials themselves, we all know that bribery exists and is more common than we’d like to think. However, ironically, bribery is so common that we’ve become tolerant of it. Now, it has even tainted the way the prescription drugs are approved and the way doctors prescribe medications, making bribery a threat to your personal safety. Full story at: http://www.newstarget.com/016676.html Aspirin
to Prevent Heart Attacks? For years, I have heard that we should take an aspirin a day to keep
heart problems away, which is still being reinforced in regular articles in popular family
magazines. I also subscribe to regular allopathic medical publications, and two articles
today suggest exactly that – take aspirin for cardiovascular safety. Then this came
to my attention from a Dr. William C. Douglass II, MD: Remember a couple of years ago, when an aspirin a day was thought to be a heart tonic? Popping a “harmless” white pill each day for thinner blood and a healthier heart was all the rage, and many doctors still recommend it. Not this one, though...
What’s all this mean?
And from now on, only take any painkiller - aspirin, acetaminophen, Cox-2s, whatever - when you need them. Never forget that these are powerful drugs, and should be treated with respect and not overused (or overdosed on). The
Mad Hatter Syndrome: Mercury and Biological Toxicity by Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D. The term “mad as a hatter” will forever be linked to the madcap milliner in Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book, Alice in Wonderland. But few actually know that the true origin of the saying relates to a disease peculiar to the hat making industry in the 1800s. A mercury solution was commonly used during the process of turning fur into felt, which caused the hatters to breathe in the fumes of this highly toxic metal, a situation exacerbated by the poor ventilation in most of the workshops. This led in turn to an accumulation of mercury in the workers’ bodies, resulting in symptoms such as trembling (known as “hatters’ shakes”), loss of coordination, slurred speech, loosening of teeth, memory loss, depression, irritability and anxiety – “The Mad Hatter Syndrome.” The phrase is still used today to describe the effects of mercury poisoning, albeit from other sources. These days, we are infinitely more aware of the deadly toxicity of mercury exposure, yet mercury remains more common than one might think. Mercury can be found in our cars, homes, food, medicine cabinets – even in our mouths. The biggest challenge with diagnosing heavy metal toxicity is its indolent, slow, smoldering effect that never lets the affected know that mercury is the root of the problem. Exposure to mercury begins in the womb, where the mother transfers mercury to the fetus through the placenta. Once the fetus is out of the uterus, there are many ways for mercury levels to begin to accumulate. Common items that mercury can be found in include: Mercury and Dental Health If you are like most Americans, or most people in the world for that matter, you probably have mercury and/or other metal fillings in your mouth. Mercury fillings, also known as “silver fillings” or “amalgam,” are the most common fillings in the world. Called silver because of their color, they actually contain 45 to 52 percent mercury. Copper, tin, silver and zinc make up the remaining volume. Some interesting facts related to the common dental filling (amalgam):
A Brief History of Mercury Fillings In the early 1800s, French dentists were the first to discover that mixing silver with mercury would allow the amalgams to bond at room temperature. This practice was introduced to American dentists in the 1830s and was widely denounced due to the associated dangers of mercury exposure. In 1840, the American Society of Dental Surgeons (ASDS) formed, requiring its members to sign pledges promising not to use amalgams. This led to much strife amongst the members, culminating in the suspension of 11 dentists in New York when the ASDS found them guilty of amalgam use. By the mid 1850s, the ASDS disbanded as a result of the internal debate. In 1859, the American Dental Association was formed and did not take a stand on the amalgam issue. Today, the ADA states that amalgams are safe and do not present a health threat, despite the fact that, in 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency declared amalgams a hazardous substance. The debate rages on today. Removing Mercury Fillings If mercury is so dangerous, shouldn’t everyone run out and have their dental fillings removed? The answer is a great big “NO!” The process of removing amalgams can generate mercury vapor and particulates many times greater than leaving them alone. Before making a decision to have your fillings removed, have your physician screen your body with a simple urine test to measure the level of toxic heavy metals in your body. If it is determined that your levels are high, it is recommended that you consult with a biological dentist who is knowledgeable in safe amalgam removal. Chelation Therapy as a Treatment Option You should be aware of the fact that there are alternative techniques to treat metal toxicity problems, such as chelation therapy. In most instances, the general population knows nothing about such treatments because the traditional medical establishment isn’t aware of its existence and/or such knowledge has been suppressed over the years by various powerful organizations. Chelation was first used in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy to treat lead poisoning and was subsequently approved by the FDA as a safe method of treating heavy metal toxicity. Chelation therapy is a medical treatment that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing toxic metals and abnormally located nutritional metallic ions (such as iron) from the body. This is accomplished by administering an amino acid, ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), by either an oral or intravenous infusion. When a molecule of EDTA travels through the blood stream, it grabs on to the heavy metal particles, binding tightly and pulling them out of the membrane or body tissue in which they are embedded. Because EDTA is an artificial amino acid, the body regards it as a foreign substance and delivers it to the kidneys to be excreted in the urine. Physicians familiar with the administration of chelation therapy treatment alternatives can thoughtfully review the benefits of undergoing such therapeutic treatments with their patients. Dr. Connealy, M.D., M.P.H. began
private practice in 1986. In 1992 she founded South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine,
where she serves as medical director. Her practice is firmly based in the
belief that strictly treating health problems with medications does not find the
root cause of the illness. Dr. Connealy writes monthly columns for Coast and OC
Health magazines and is a biweekly guest on Frank Jordan’s “Healthy” radio
show. She routinely lectures and educates the public on health issues. Mercury Fast Facts:
Symptoms of Metal Toxicity Insomnia, nervousness, dizziness, anxiety, loss of self-confidence, irritability, drowsiness, depression, (unexplained) weight loss, tremors, paraesthesias (numbness and tingling), hallucinations, headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness, hearing difficulties, emotional stress, skin inflammation, lack of coordination, kidney damage. Is
Mercury Poisoning Why You Can’t Get Rid of Fungi? One of our readers (thanks Sandi) recently supplied us with a web
link to a lecture that was presented by Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D., Ph.D., at the Annual
Meeting of the International and American Academy of Clinical Nutrition, San Diego, CA,
September 1996, entitled: Amalgam / Mercury Detox as a Treatment for Chronic Viral, Bacterial, and
Fungal Illnesses, part of which is included here. Mercury and Chronic Infections
The fact that the presence of mercury in the tissues represses the immune system has long been known and is supported by the literature. This would explain a general immune enhancing effect of any solid mercury detoxification program. It has also been shown that the presence of amalgam fillings conveys immunity to antibiotics to various bacteria and also impairs the body’s own defense system. Mercury is therefore the only substance ever shown that induces antibiotic resistance in bacteria, other than an antibiotic itself. It is known that periodontal disease is caused by bacteria and that the removal of amalgam fillings can often be curative. No studies have tested the mercury hypothesis in other infections, even though the clinical evidence is overwhelming. In chronic fungal syndromes, the scientific literature gives only circumstantial evidence that mercury fosters those infections. The most valuable clinical pearls I found in a book written for the mining industry: Biosorption of Heavy Metals. To increase the yield of precious metals in old mines, so called ‘biomasses’ are sprayed into the mine shaft, washed out with water, and collected on ion exchange membranes. A biomass is a sludge of membranes from usually mono cellular organisms that have a tendency to accumulate metals that they are exposed to in their outer cell wall. The list of organisms that have the highest affinity for toxic metals reads like a “who’s who” of our typical human infectious diseases: fungi of the candida species, streptococci, staphylococci, amoebas, etc., etc. The list is topped by two algae: chlorella pyreneidosa and chlorella vulgaris (not spirulina or super blue green algae!). This list prompted me to state what, in Germany, is now referred to as the “Klinghardt Axiom”: Most if not all chronic infectious diseases are not caused by a failure of the immune system, but are a conscious adaptation of the immune system to an otherwise lethal heavy metal environment. Mercury suffocates the intracellular respiratory mechanism and can cause cell death. So, the immune system makes a deal: it cultivates fungi and bacteria that can bind large amounts of toxic metals. The gain: the cells can breathe. The cost: the system has to provide nutrition for the microorganisms and has to deal with their metabolic products (“toxins”). That does not imply that the tolerated guest cannot grow out of control, as it sometimes clearly does. Full text at: http://www.saveyourteeth.com/metals2.htm |