Potassium Iodide Pills Protect Against Radioactive Exposure

 

 

There is panic among the world population since the nuclear crisis in Japan began. People are worried about the radiation threat emerging from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. They are Buying up all the Potassium Iodide Pills in health stores and online to try and protect themselves from radiation exposure.

The reality is that every person, everyday is exposed to mild doses of harmful radiation. Everything we encounter in our daily lives contains some radioactive material, some naturally occurring and some man-made; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the ground we walk on, and the consumer products we purchase and use all contain small amounts of radiation.

*It is not recommended that you consume Potassium iodide on a regular basis unless prescribed by a physician for certain illnesses. But it can’t hurt to have it around in case of a nuclear emergency.

If you feel you are at risk to radiation exposure make sure you take all necessary precautions and keep up with current radiation readings in your local area, you can also purchase a Geiger counter.

Recommended use of Potassium Iodide for Adults is 1-4 tablets per day and children 1-2 tablets per day for no more than 10 days. It is not recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women and people allergic to iodide should consume Potassium Iodide. Potassium iodide product is not intended to be used as a long term daily supplement and should not be used for an extended period of time (over ten days) without consulting a physician.

Radiation Contamination

Radioactive contamination, also called radiological contamination, is radioactive substances on surfaces, or within solids, liquids or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable, or the process giving rise to their presence in such places.
Excerpt from ~ International Atomic Energy Agency (2007). IAEA Safety Glossary: Terminology Used in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection. Vienna: IAEA. ISBN 92-0-100707-8.

Radiation Poisoning

Radiation poisoning, radiation sickness causes damage to organ tissue through excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. The term radiation poisoning is generally used to refer to acute problems caused by a large dosage of radiation in a short period, though this also has occurred with long term exposure. The clinical name for radiation sickness is acute radiation syndrome (ARS) as described by the Center for Disease Control. Chronic radiation syndrome does exist but is very uncommon; this has been observed among workers in early radium source production sites and in the early days of the Soviet nuclear program. Short exposure can result in acute radiation syndrome; chronic radiation syndrome requires a prolonged high level of exposure.

Radiation exposure can also increase the probability of developing certain diseases, particularly cancer, tumors, and genetic damage or mutations. These are referred to as the stochastic effects of radiation, and are not included in the term radiation sickness.

Can Potassium Iodide Help Reduce the Effect of Radiation Exposure?

Potassium Iodide is a Thyroid Blocking Agent as it blocks the thyroid’s absorption of cancer-causing radioactive iodine released from a nuclear reactor or nuclear bomb. If taken prior to radiation exposure, the iodine pills counter the effect of the radioactive iodine on the thyroid. This process helps prevent the development of thyroid cancer on a long term basis.

How Does it Work?

Potassium Iodide is a compound that contains Iodine, a nutrient necessary for normal thyroid function. Iodine in the form of Iodide is an integral part of thyroid hormones, which regulate cellular metabolism and stimulate energy production. Potassium Iodide may be used when it is desirable to maintain a high level of beneficial iodides in the thyroid gland. Potassium Iodide naturally blocks the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine. It also helps to maintain a healthy water balance and whole body pH by supporting the body’s normal detoxification processes, including the removal of heavy metals.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Curcumin For Ostearthritis

Curcumin for Osteoarthritis

Image of Tumeric root and powder

Curcumin is a Ayurvedic herb that comes from the herb tumeric and has been used in India for centuries. A study published in the journal Alternative Medicine Review included 100 patients with osterarthritis.

The new study compared the effects of NSAIDs with NSAIDs plus the Meriva supplement – composed of 20 percent natural curcuminoid mixture, 40 percent phosphatidylcholine, and 40 percent microcrystalline cellulose. Subjects in the active group received a daily dose of 1,000 mg, which provided a daily curcumin dose of 200 mg. The control group received “best available treatment NSAID’s”.

Researchers followed the participants for eight months and found changes in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score, used to measure the osteoarthritis variables, decreased from 80.6 to 33.2 in patients receiving NSAIDs plus the curcumin supplement. Researchers also reported that WOMAC scores for pain decreased by 9.3 points, while no change was observed in the control group. Stiffness decreased from 7.4 to 3.2, with no significant changes in the control group.

According to Indena, the combining the soy phosphatidylcholine with curcumin works to boost the bioavailability of the spice. Blending curcumin with soy phosphatidylcholine allows it to, “interact via hydrogen bondings and polar interactions with the complementary group, like the polar heads of phospholipids”, says Indena.

These findings suggest that curcumin may be a beneficial long-term therapy approach for people suffering with osteoarthritis.

 

Source: Alternative Medicine Review
Volume 15, Number 4, Pages 337-344
“Efficacy and Safety of Meriva, a Curcumin-phosphatidylcholine Complex, during Extended Administration in Osteoarthritis Patients”
Authors: G. Belcaro; M.R. Cesarone; M. Dugall; L. Pellegrini; A. Ledda; M.G. Grossi; S. Togni; G. Appendino

What is Fibrocystic Breast Condition?

What is Fibrocystic Breast Condition?

Once referred to as Fibrocystic Breast Disease, it is a common, non-cancerous condition characterized by lumpy and painful breasts, which can worsen shortly before menstruation.

What causes fibrocystic breast conditions?

There may be many factors, but the largest contributor is the changing levels of many of the body’s hormones, predominately estrogen and progesterone. Monthly fluctuations of hormones with the menstruation cycle, signal glandular tissue in the breast to grow rapidly and retain fluid, causing swelling and tenderness. Unlike the sloughing-off process in the uterus during menstruation, where each month the cell lining that has rapidly formed is released from the body, the breast does not have a mechanism to slough off and dispose of cells left after each monthly cycle.

Over time, the accumulation of cells and fluid that are not absorbed by the body and left behind in the glandular tissue in the breast, along with inflammation caused by cell debris, make women over the age of thirty the most commonly affected by fibrocystic breast conditions.

If it’s a benign condition, should I be concerned?

Certainly the monthly discomfort and tenderness is something to consider addressing, but more importantly, and the largest risk involved with having fibrocystic breasts, is the condition’s similarity in look and feel to more serious types of breast lumps. Although there is no evidence that fibrocystic breast conditions contribute to or cause cancer, the presence of benign lumps can make it more difficult to perform an effective breast self exam. How does one feel the difference between a harmless lump and one that should be evaluated by a medical professional? Very dense fibrocystic tissue can even make it harder for mammograms to be effective by hiding potential cancerous cells.

Are there foods that contribute to fibrocystic breast conditions?

Some studies have suggested, but not proven, that phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogens) found in coffee, tea, chocolate and colas may contribute to the increase of fibrocystic conditions by acting in the same way as estrogen and progesterone. These phytoestrogens may trigger the same rapid cell growth in the breast that happens prior to menstruation as a result of the body’s hormones. Many women have experienced improvement in symptoms of breast tenderness and lumpiness by limiting or eliminating these foods from their diets.

Also reducing sodium intake will also help to reduce the fluid retention common in the period of time prior to menstruation along with the swelling of breast tissue which may cause discomfort.

What should I consider to help fibrocystic breast condition?

Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, may help with the symptoms of swelling and tenderness by its ability to reduce inflammation and fluid retention, common with fibrocystic breast conditions. It may also help slow the rapid growth of cells that contribute to the condition.

No one has been able to prove why Vitamin E is helpful with this condition, but it does appear to help with the symptoms.

Food sources of Vitamin E and some easy ways to add them to the diet:

Almonds – half a hand-full as a snack

Olives – add black or kalamata olives to chopped cucumbers, tomato, feta cheese and greens for a delicious green salad with an olive oil vinaigrette dressing.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and Swiss chard – Add fresh spinach to every salad and frozen spinach or chard to soups and pasta sauces.

Avocados – slice avocado and add to sandwich in place of mayonnaise or butter.

Salmon – brush lightly with pure maple syrup and low-sodium soy sauce and bake.

Wheat germ – sprinkle on morning cereal or add to baked goods, such as muffins or pancakes.

It may not be possible to get adequate amounts of Vitamin E to affect the condition by food sources alone, so supplementation of Vitamin E may be considered.

Studies have shown that women with fibrocystic breast conditions have experienced improvement of their symptoms with supplementation of natural Vitamin E. Keep in mind it is a fat-soluble vitamin, not a water-soluble vitamin, meaning the body stores excess amounts which in some cases can cause toxicity, so daily recommended dosages should be followed closely.