What You Don't Know Could Kill You...
The Great Controversy For Your Health
Part 1
Let’s
take a quick look at this common product found in the local super market: A can of Prepared Coconut and Pecan Icing. Reading the product ingredients....
How
many of us know what these ingredients actually are and what nutrient value
they have for us. Well let’s see. This
can get to be a bit technical but it’s of primary importance to your optimal
health so bear with me please.
1.
Propylene
Glycol-Propylene glycol is found in many industrial and commercial
products, including antifreeze, liquid laundry detergent solvents and paint. It
is an additive in human and pet foods, pharmaceuticals and tobacco processing.
The side effects of this common product include irritation and sensitivity to
the eyes, skin and mucous membranes, according to the Scholar Chemistry
Material Safety Data Sheet.
However,
prolonged or excessive application can cause redness and itching to sensitive skin. Ingestion of propylene glycol could
cause irritation, burning sensations to the throat and mouth, nausea and vomiting. The side effects of prolonged
inhalation of propylene glycol found
in room deodorizers can cause irritation of the mucous membranes, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
Propylene
glycol enters the body as an alcohol and metabolizes in the body's enzyme pathways. These pathways do not mature
in humans until 12 to 30 months of age. Infants and children below the age of 4 years, pregnant women and those
with kidney dysfunction or in
renal failure are not able to eliminate propylene glycol in the body.
According to the FDA, this
inability to process and eliminate this product causes potential adverse reactions in infants and pregnant women as well
as those with kidney problems.
2.
Ethoxylateded
mono and diglycerides. Food manufacturers typically use them to extend a
product's shelf life BUT it’s not extending yours!
Made in part of fatty acids, they are similar to
triglycerides, the predominant fat in food according to the Harvard School of
Public Health, except they are classified as emulsifiers rather than lipids.
According to registered dietitian
Mary Beth Sodus of the University of Maryland Medical Center, trans fats have been associated
with increased risk of numerous diseases, including heart disease, stroke and
diabetes. They promote inflammation and obesity; raise LDL, or bad, cholesterol
levels; and lower HDL, or good, cholesterol levels. Made up in part of
fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides may contain trans fats, either when
manufactured in a lab or, if they come from an animal or vegetable source, when
exposed to heat for processing into packaged and prepared foods.
3. Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate -You are more likely to
exceed safe phosphorus intakes from high-phosphorus foods, such as
cheeseburgers and milk products, than from the small amount of sodium acid
pyrophosphate added to a boxed cake mix. For example, a fast-food cheeseburger
supplies 353 milligrams of phosphorus, while one piece of angelfood cake made
from a mix has 116 milligrams of phosphorus. In combination, however, overconsumption of
phosphorus-containing foods and additives can result in elevated blood
phosphorus levels, which may contribute to osteoporosis.
4.
Sodium
Alginate - Increased Blood Pressure, Poor Bone, Poor Health,
may increase risk of Congestive Heart
Failure.
5.
Yellow #5, or tartrazine, is a food dye made from coal-tar derivatives
(Itching, burning, tenderness, or redness; sensitivity to sunlight.
Seek medical attention right away if
any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Coal Tar Foam:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives;
itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); irritation.)
Tartrazine or Yellow #5 is used in a
huge variety of popular products, including Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Doritos,
Cheetos, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Skittles, Starburst, M&Ms, various
brightly colored cereals, several Yoplait yogurt flavors, Marshmallow Peeps,
gummy bears, most non-organic pickles, pepperoncini, and the list goes on and
on. It is also
found in
many prescription drugs and vitamins.
Problems with Yellow Dye #5
·
In people sensitive to tartrazine, anxiety and
depression, fatigue, headaches, and sleep problems have been reported.
·
Rashes
Hives and itching have been reported in people who are sensitive to yellow #5.
·
Asthma Trigger
People with asthma have been found to be especially sensitive to yellow #5,
which can trigger their condition. Those whose asthma is triggered by aspirin
may be the most sensitive to yellow #5.
·
Cancer
Yellow #5 can sometimes be tainted with the carcinogenic chemicals benzidine
and 4-aminob ciphenyl or with chemicals that can be converted into those
chemicals by the body.
The Center
for Science in the Public Interest
(CSPI) says food dyes pose a number of risks to the American public and is
calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban Yellow dye # 6 as well. A new CSPI
report says Yellow dye # 6 contains known carcinogens and contaminants that
unnecessarily increase the risks of cancer, hyperactivity in children and
allergic reactions.
These synthetic chemicals do
absolutely nothing to improve the nutritional quality or safety of foods, but
trigger behavior problems in children and, possibly, cancer in anyone.
Tests done on lab animals found
contaminants that raised health concerns about several of the nine dyes
currently approved for market. The approved dyes are Blue 1 & 2, Citrus Red
2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 & 40 and Yellow 5 & 6. And every year,
about 15 million pounds of these dyes wind up in our food, with a lot of it
ending up in things like candy, fruit drinks and cereals.
6. Red 40
Red 40 is the food dye derived from
coal tar is most widely used and is found mainly in junk foods. You can also
find Red 40 in cereal, beverages, pet food and dry drink powders. According to
the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Red 40 causes allergy-like
reactions. This food dye is also a known carcinogen that was linked to
reproductive problems in rats, as noted in "A Consumer's Dictionary of
Food Additives." see more here ... www.red40.com
7.
Blue 1 is a petroleum-derived triphenylmethane. In chemists
terms, this means it has three aromatic rings attached to a central carbon
atom. Some reactions to Blue 1 include eczema, hives, puffy eyelids, dry
skin
, sneezing, recurring ear infections, congestion and
wheezing. Severe reactions include anaphylaxis.
·
Cancer According to an article by Laurel Curran at Food Safety
News, "Evidence suggests, though does not prove, that Blue 1 ... causes cancer
in animals."
8.
Potassium
sorbate is composed of potassium hydroxide,
an inorganic compound as well as sorbic acid, a natural organic compound.
Higher than normal levels of potassium in the blood leads to hyperkalemia, as
mentioned by Medline Plus. Hyperkalemia happens when the level of potassium in
the bloodstream is higher than normal, due to the excess release of potassium
from the cells or the increase in total body potassium through ingesting too
much of the electrolyte. Potassium may come from sources like food, food
additives, medications, dietary supplements.
9.
TBHQ The FDA allows amounts of up to 0.02% of the total oils in
food to be TBHQ. This may not sound like a lot, but it does tend to make one
wonder why there needs to be a limit on the amount if it is apparently a
'harmless additive.' Mind you, anything which derives its origins from butane
could hardly be classified as safe, no matter how small the dose.
Consuming high doses (between 1 and 4 grams) of TBHQ can cause nausea,
delirium, collapse, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and vomiting. There are
also suggestions that it may lead to hyperactivity in children as well as asthma,
rhinitis and dermatitis. It may also further aggravate ADHD symptoms and cause
restlessness. Long term, high doses of TBHQ in laboratory animals have shown a
tendency for them to develop cancerous precursors in their stomachs, as well as
cause DNA damage to them. It is also suggested that it may be responsible for
affecting estrogen levels in women.
This
seems to be quite an extensive list of side-effects for such a seemingly
innocent preservative,
although warning bells should immediately ring if the FDA has to impose
apparent 'safe' limits on an additive. Just a little bit won’t hurt will it?
I’d
like to tell you a story of a mother whose children were begging her to let
them cheat just a little bit on their diet. “A little bit won’t hurt will it?
they asked, and asked over again. Finally one day she promised the children a
really special cupcake for dessert that night. The children were wowed! They
loved chocolate cupcakes (they sneaked them from the their friends).
She
prepared the chocolate cupcakes as promised adding the special ingredient.
After dinner she presented the children the luscious looking chocolate
cupcakes. Just as the children were about to chomp into the chocolate cupcakes
she asked them if they didn’t want to know the special ingredient she added.
“Oh yes,” they replied.
“Doggie
do do,” she said. “Yes, Doggie do do is the special ingredient I added to your
favorite cupcakes. Don’t you want some?
“You
see, when you cheat just a little it has the same effect on your body as the
Doggie do do has in the cupcakes. It’s just a little tiny bit but none the less
the cupcake is ruined as is your optimal health.”
So
just a little bit of preservatives made of butane, or trans fats, or coal tar
what will it harm I ask you.
TBHQ
being they're butane based, it may also be wise to take a few steps back from
that barbecue flame while consuming your crisps. Definitely, this is an
additive that should be avoided at all costs.
10.
Sodium
metabisulfite, which is present in Klaron lotion,
can cause allergic-type reactions. These include anaphylactic symptoms that
can prove to be life threatening. Ten grams of this chemical may prove to
be fatal.
·
Nausea and
Vomiting - Ingestion of sodium metabisulfite
can cause side effects such as: nausea
and vomiting.
·
Ingestion of this chemical leads to
the release of sulfurous acid in the stomach, causing gastric irritation. You
may also experience abdominal pain if large doses of this chemical are
ingested.
·
Skin
Irritation - Irritation to your skin is a side
effect of sodium metabisulfite. When it comes in contact with your skin, you
may experience redness, itching and even pain on the skin.
·
Other Side
Effects - Circulatory disturbances and central
nervous system depression may occur as a side effect if sodium metabisulfite is
ingested.
·
Contact with your eyes can cause
irritation, redness and pain.
·
Irreversible damage may also occur
if the chemical comes in contact with your eyes.
·
Corneal damage and blindness are two
of the severe reactions. Stinging, tearing and swelling in the eyes are also
symptoms of contact with this chemical. Flushing and tingling sensations may
occur on exposure to sodium metabisulfite.
Sodium Benzoate - When used alone as a preservative,
sodium benzoate rarely causes side effects, even when consumed in large doses
of up to 50 g, reports Oregon State University. In certain individuals, nausea
and vomiting may occur. In rare cases, sodium benzoate can irritate existing
stomach ulcers and cause mild hyperventilation, possibly leading to dizziness
and lightheadedness, according to the Hazardous Substances Data Bank of the National
Library of Medicine.
·
Sodium
Benzoate and Sodium Phenylacetate- The
mixture of sodium benzoate and sodium phenylacetate, which is sold under
several brand names, such as Ucephan and Ammonul, can cause several side
effects. The more common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, dry
mouth, appetite loss and mood changes, reports MayoClinic.com. Confusion,
muscle pain, fatigue, difficulty moving, shortness of breath, seizures and
convulsions are also possible.
·
Rare Side Effects - In rare cases, taking
sodium benzoate and sodium phenylacetate may result in more severe side effects,
including severe bruising, blood in the stools or urine, vomiting blood,
difficulty breathing or changes in breathing patterns, drowsiness or
unconsciousness. Additional rare side effects include muscle cramps, tremors,
rash, restlessness and a feeling of tightness in the chest.
·
Additional Side
Effects - Additional severe side effects may result from the combination of sodium
benzoate and sodium phenylacetate, including severe headache, fainting, blurred
vision, chest pains, slowed heartbeat, unresponsiveness and slurred speech.
Several unusual side effects are also possible, including a blue coloring of
the lips, skin
or fingernails; changes in the perception of
colors, particularly yellow and blue; or a bulging soft spot developing on the
head of an infant given the medication.
An
unfortunate side effect is that when mixed with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C-derived
from coal tar) sodium benzoate transforms into benzene, a known carcinogen and
DNA damager.
So
a little goes a long way in not only reducing your optimal health benefits but
in speeding up your natural death CUTTING YOUR LIFE SHORT!
You
see what you don’t know can Kill you prematurely. It reminds me of an old
Alfred Hitchcock movie where the husband wanted his wife to die. He found that
adding small amounts of rat poisoning to her foods would leave no obvious signs
of murder.
The
rat poisoning over a period of time would seem as though she had died a natural
death. He nearly succeeded but in the end was found out and convicted of
murder.
In
my opinion that is what is happening today.
We
are slowing being poisoned to death. Oh not so noticeably that anyone could be
sued or charged with murder -- just enough to cause the premature natural
deaths of hundreds of thousands of people unaware of the Great Controversy Over
Your Health.
Part 2
How
can we survive such tactics? What are our options?
Can we trust God?
Can we Trust the Bible?
Personally
as Christians we believe God and the Bible right?
I
believe it is God’s will we be in optimal health even as Adam and Eve were in
the Garden of Eden. His own Word says, “may you prosper in health even as your
soul prospers. (3John2). He also gives us a hint on how we are to nourish our
bodies in Genesis 2 which I call the Eden Garden Diet, in Leviticus 11 which I
call the Noahide Diet and in Daniel 1 which I call Daniel’s Diet. So as
Christians we are without excuse as to how to maintain optimal health.
But
many of us don’t have time to study such things and even if we do we don’t have
time to prepare or plant, grow and harvest those things which would contribute
to our optimal health.
So
what can we do in today’s fast food world?
One
suggestion I have is to make your meals much simpler. In our society we have
focused our attentions on delicious tasty fast food rather than on nourishing
foods that would sustain us and promote our optimal health. In the Bible we are
encouraged by Daniel’s Diet to be vegetarians.
In
Genesis the Vegan Diet and in Leviticus the Clean Foods Diet.
The
key today is what can we do right now to fight the battle between Good and Evil
over your Health?
1.
First stop taking in the poisons.
Reduce your package foods.
2.
Eat real foods rather than prepared
commercial foods. Don’t have time to plan menus, prepare healthy wholesome
foods?
3.
Find a Number #1 Health Portal to
help you out. They have great menus, using whole foods. Here's one I suggest... www.catherinesinclair.info
