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Rosemary best herb to counter effects of radiation

Rosemary best herb to counter effects of radiation
by Melissa Weaver, Environmental Health Consultant & Educator

 

In two separate studies, scientists in Spain found that nothing fights radiation damage to micronuclei like a simple garden herb known as rosemary.  They studied the protective effects of several compounds against gamma ray induced chromosomal damage in micronuclei testing by adding various compounds to human blood before and after irradiation.

When the compounds were added after gamma-irradiation treatment, the protective effects relied not on scavenging ability, but on activity against free radicals already present in the cells, such as lipoperoxy radicals which are mainly responsible for continuous chromosomal oxidative damage. Excerpt from: http://www.naturalnews.com/026079_radiation_exposure_rosemary.html#ixzz1IVcWe9ne

The fact that carnosic acid and carnosol found in rosemary are fat soluble allows them to provide highly asignificant protective anti-mutagenic activity. Even the most powerful water-soluble antioxidants lack the capacity to protect against gamma ray induced damage. This study can be found in the British Journal of Radiology, February 2 edition. In their second study, the generation of radiation induced cellular DNA damage to skin from free radicals was the focus. The researchers sought to demonstrate that rosmarinic acid

 

Living in Harmony with Nuclear Radiation–compiled by Melissa Weaver for all levels

from rosemary would act as a photo-protector both by acting as a scavenger of free radicals and as an inducer of the body's own endogenous defense mechanisms by regulating tyrosinase activity and stimulating melanin production. They found that formulation of toxic malonyldialdehyde was delayed by the use of rosmarinic acid, and the protection factor was 3.34 times greater than for other compounds studied, as measured in micronucleus testing. In vivo testing showed the capacity of orally administered rosmarinic acid to inhibit skin alterations as a result of UV radiation exposure. This study was reported in the February edition of Food and Chemical Toxicology. 

 

Melissa Weaver, B. Sc., has over 30 years experience as a healer, herbalist, bodyworker, health coach and educator.  For the past 10 years she has specialized in environmental health.  Her background includes Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Super Foods, Chinese Medicine, 5 Element Theory, Taoist Healing, Chi Gung, Homeopathy, Flower Essences and Spiritual/Energetic Healing.  She is CEO of Enhanced Health Systems and coordinates the Center for Sustainable Health in Sebastopol, CA.    http://www.enhancedhealthsystems.com/ Melissa teaches “Living in Harmony with Nuclear Radiation” learn more here http://www.womensherbalsymposium.org/pages/teacherbio3.html

Protect yourself from radiation with miso and seaweed

Protect yourself from radiation with miso and seaweed

by Melissa Weaver, Environmental Health Consultant & Educator 

Miso: A 1990 Hiroshima University study concluded that people who eat miso soup regularly may be up to five times more resistant to radiation poisoning. The Japanese did research in 1972 identifying an active ingredient in miso called zybicolin, which acts as a binding agent detoxify and eliminate radioactive elements (such as strontium) and other pollutants from the body.

Seaweed: According to several scientific studies, seaweed is able to neutralize radioactive isotopes in the human body. Kelp and Kombu are the most medicinal. Canadian researchers at McGill University of Montreal, in 1968 found that sea vegetables contained a polysaccharide called sodium alginate, which selectively bound radioactive strontium and eliminated it from the body. The Russians have isolated a polysaccharide U-Fucoidan from their own kelp, which has been found to be another radioactive detoxifier. Add seaweed to meals, cook w beans, grains and stews or chew on seaweed raw or roasted for crunchier texture.

See also “Surviving Radiation the Wise Woman Way”, Susun Weed http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Surviving_Radiation.htm

Recipe for you: Miso Seaweed Soup w orange veggies - Pumpkin, carrot, parsnip, rutabaga, burdock rt, ginger and daikon. http://www.radiationdetox.com/depleted-uranium.htm states: Tatsuichiro Akizuki, M.D. was Director of the Department of Internal Medicine at St. Francis's Hospital in Nagasaki at the time of the atomic bombing. He fed his staff and patients a strict diet of brown rice, miso and tamari soy soup, wakame, kombu and other seaweed, Hokkaido pumpkin, and sea salt. He also prohibited the consumption of sugar and sweets since they suppress the immune system. By imposing this diet on his staff and patients, no one succumbed to radiation poisoning whereas the occupants of hospitals located much further away from the blast incident suffered severe radiation fatalities.

Reference:    "Canadian Medical Association Journal"; Studies on Inhibition of Intestinal Absorption of Radioactive Strontium; S.C. Skoryna et al.; June 1964

    "Yomiuri Shinbun"; Miso Protects Against Radiation; K. Watanabe; July 16, 1990

 

Melissa Weaver, B. Sc., has over 30 years experience as a healer, herbalist, bodyworker, health coach and educator.  For the past 10 years she has specialized in environmental health.  Her background includes Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Super Foods, Chinese Medicine, 5 Element Theory, Taoist Healing, Chi Gung, Homeopathy, Flower Essences and Spiritual/Energetic Healing.  She is CEO of Enhanced Health Systems and coordinates the Center for Sustainable Health in Sebastopol, CA.   http://www.enhancedhealthsystems.com/ Melissa teaches “Living in Harmony with Nuclear Radiation” learn more here http://www.womensherbalsymposium.org/pages/teacherbio3.html

 

Isabell's Herb Books

Isabell's Herb Books

Introducing three wonderful books by Australian author Isabell Shipard

How can I use Herbs in my daily life?

a best seller, on its 4th edition

How can I grow and use Sprouts as living food?

a valuable reference for every home kitchen, on its 2nd edition

How can I be prepared with Self-sufficiency and survival foods?

a very practical reference book, on its 2nd edition

 

She also has 2 DVDs of her courses:

Wonderful world of herbs

Herb Course

Living food as its best

Sprout Course

 

At Shipards Herb Farm we believe that information about herbs and plants, and their health and economic benefits, are vital for all families and households, and we are committed to sharing this valuable knowledge. We have published and distributed Isabell's 3 books and 2 DVDs from Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, where we have been a well respected family owned and run business for over 30 years. 

Visit here to learn more: http://www.herbs-to-use.com/

 

Things We Don't Talk About Healing - Narratives from the Red Tent

Things We Don't Talk About

Healing Narratives from the Red Tent

 

“Things We Don’t Talk About” (Summer 2012) is a groundbreaking 1-hr documentary that shows how the Red Tent, a red fabric space is empowering women and girls. The film documents the things women hide, the things that bring them pain and joy, and for many it is a place to be honest for the first time in their life. “Things We Don’t Talk About” seeks to humanize the stories in the red tent—to put a face on the space

Learn more here: http://www.redtentmovie.com/index.html

 

Mushrooms and herbs to help reduce damage from radiation

Mushrooms and herbs to help reduce damage from radiation

by Melissa Weaver, Environmental Health Consultant & Educator

MUSHROOMS:

Reishii is recommended in most of the literature I have researched and reduces damage from radiation. Be careful ingesting wild mushrooms or oversea sources - mushrooms tend to absorb toxins, heavy metals and radioactive isotopes from polluted air.

Agaricus blazei is probably the most potent/powerful mushroom extract on the planet - it is anti-mutagenic and known to offset effects of radiation therapy and short wave UV as well as a host of other conditions. Agaricus blazei limits damage from Radiation and Mutagens:

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15702228

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12873725

Waiora's AgariGold extract is 100% organic, cultivated in caves using air purifiers, grown on organic medium-important factor to note since mushrooms absorb toxins/heavy metals from polluted air. 25 years of prior research shows study show 90% cancer cure and 99% cancer prevention.

HERBS:

Green and Black Teas: Tea catechins absorb radioactive isotopes and remove them from the body before they do damage. These anti-radiation effects were observed in several Japanese studies, and studies from China also suggest that the ingredients in tea are radioactive antagonists.

Burdock root removes radioactive isotopes from the body. A dose is 1-4 ounces/300-120 grams of cooked fresh root, up to a pint of infusion daily, or several large spoonfuls of vinegar (but only if made with fresh roots). (taken from Susan Weed's article)

Nettles, Catnip, Ginkgo High in Selenium, aid and assist with radiation detoxification.

Eluethro (Siberian Gingseng) has a radioprotective effect and has been shown to reduce side effects of radiation. It was distributed by the Soviet Union to those exposed to Chernobyl radiation and is commonly used to help cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Ginseng: Susun Weed: In clinical trial with humans, those who took ginseng extract (Panax quinquefolium) 30 days following exposure to radiation showed hastened recovery from injuries to their bone marrow, organs, skin, and blood cells according to Paul Bergner in The Healing Power of Ginseng, The Enlightened Person's Guide, Prima, 1996.

Astragalus, Red Clover, (both legumes) all other blood purifiers.

Ashwaganda helps stabilize and regulate thyroid gland

St. Joan’s/John's wort oil protects helps protect skin from radiation damage. Kate Weaver is a local source at 874-1434.

Bentonite Clay for internal use to bind and remove radioactive metals..

Other useful recommendations:

    ~ Mediation, Visualization, Gifts and Prayers for Japan

    ~ Stay connected to Source in whatever way works for you.

   ~  Relax, give thanks, bless your drinking water w light, read http://tomkenyon.com/medicines-of-light, trust all is in perfect order. (We are programmed to heal, but difficult to do so in a state of fear.)

   ~  Stay connected to family, friends, community for support, upliftment and staying informed.

    ~ Prudent avoidance of EMF’s and RF microwaves – stay away from magnetic fields, wireless devices

    ~ Use an AirSource or a few good hepa filters – AirSource removes 98% of airborne particulate in up to 3000 sq ft. (Most other types of air purifiers do not remove particulate)

   ~ If situation becomes critical, stay indoors; wear protective clothing and masks; cover vegetable and herb gardens (use agriculture grade zeolite to detox soil).

 

Melissa Weaver, B. Sc., has over 30 years experience as a healer, herbalist, bodyworker, health coach and educator.  For the past 10 years she has specialized in environmental health.  Her background includes Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Super Foods, Chinese Medicine, 5 Element Theory, Taoist Healing, Chi Gung, Homeopathy, Flower Essences and Spiritual/Energetic Healing. 

She is CEO of Enhanced Health Systems and coordinates the Center for Sustainable Health in Sebastopol, CA. http://www.enhancedhealthsystems.com/ Melissa teaches “Living in Harmony with Nuclear Radiation” learn more here http://www.womensherbalsymposium.org/pages/teacherbio3.html