Benefits of a High Fat Diet

This video is free to watch through July 4, and I highly recommend it!

If you have diabetes or love someone who does, if you can't seem to lose weight, if you have any inflammatory disease/heart disease/high cholesterol, or have an athlete in your family, you MUST watch this video. It literally could save your life. 

Cereal Killers - The Movie

Vinyl and Febreze on a Mattress??

Holy cow, did I really just read this? A mom asks a question about solving a mattress wrapping problem, and two responses tell her to:

1. Why don't you just get a vinyl mattress cover that is the correct size for your mattress? Walmart has them in a range of standard sizes. 
2. Just leave all the sheets and plastic off your mattress and let it air out naturally. You can also get some fabric spray I.E febreze to make it smell nice...

I've got to step away from the computer before my head explodes. What makes matters worse, the mom was co-sleeping with her baby and they thought vinyl and Febreze were still a good idea. (HINT: They're never a good idea, especially around babies!)

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What's in YOUR Water?

At least once a month, I get the rude awakening that friends of mine are still drinking water straight from the tap. It literally makes me want to vomit when I see it, not only because I know the kinds of things that are in there, but also because I know it tastes absolutely horrible! I've been selling Water Distillers for almost a decade, but most friends don't realize this. I decided I'm just not in their faces enough asking, "What in the WORLD are you thinking?!" when I realize what they are drinking. I'm a really crappy sales person!

So to all my friends who are drinking tap water, STOP. Just stop. Did you know that you have been drinking trihalomethanes (cancer-causing compounds resulting when chemical disinfectants react with organic matter in the water), fluoride (a toxin), pharmaceutical wastes, arsenic, lead, bacteria, pesticides...and this is the SHORT list!

Did you know that many municipal treatment plants cannot effectively treat giardia and cryptosporidia? Water experts estimate that 63% of waterborne illnesses are directly caused by these chlorine resistant cysts which can be fatal to the immune suppressed.

I bet you thought fluoride was good, but did you know that it's actually toxic and banned in China, India, Israel, Japan, and effectively banned in the European Union?

The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 initially regulated only 22 contaminants. Today there are 85,000 chemicals on the Federal Registry and about 1,000 new chemicals are added each year, though "safe" standards have been set for only 91 contaminants. The EPA is looking at 10,000 emerging pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural contaminants already known to be in tap water, though only 104 of these common contaminants are currently under consideration by the EPA for regulation.

If you are wondering why the government doesn't ensure a safe water supply, consider that each household only drinks about a half gallon of water for every 100 gallons used per person each day. So it would be crazy for "authorities" to spend money on treating water going right down the drain.

Be your own authority. Realize now what has made sense to me for close to a decade. Water from the tap is NOT fit for consumption. Before you start patting yourself on the backs, bottled water drinkers,  the Environmental Working Group found that bottled water is not necessarily any safer than ordinary tap water. The lab tests of 10 popular brands identified 38 pollutants ranging from fertilizer residue to industrial solvents. (Not to mention, some bottled water costs more than gasoline, ALL those stupid plastic bottles, and lugging them home every week?! Yuck!)

Now, I'd like to say here that any old filtering system will do, but I know too much. You can purify your own water at home (the same yucky water that comes out of your tap!) but there are so many ways to do it. I'm going to jump right to the point, the BEST purification method is distillation.

The word "distillation" probably leads to visions of huge metal contraptions with tubes in your basement, banging and chugging as it spits out water into a huge vat. But what if I told you that a home water distiller resembled a coffee maker? See for yourself...

Nice, huh? That is just one distiller, and there are other styles to choose from. But no matter what it looks like, the point is... it purifies your water, EVERY single time. It doesn't lose effectiveness over time like all filters do, and you know your water is purified because you are doing it yourself rather than trusting someone else to do it. I'm sorry, but isn't this a no brainer?!

I know you are thinking now...what about cost? While the initial investment is a few hundred dollars up front, you will save about 70% compared to bottled water (which remember, isn't even near as safe as your own purified water!)When you distill your own water, you get ALL the bad stuff out, not just what a filter is rated for (usually just the chlorine/taste). Then, you can add back in only what you want. Whether apple cider vinegar, lemon, vitamins, or just plain water, it is DELICIOUS. Recently I gave a gallon to a friend of mine, and he made his morning coffee with it. He RAVED about how much better the coffee tasted when made with pure water.

Distilled water is also useful around the house, and you will always have some on hand.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, but you can learn more at Waterwise Distillers. I hope I have convinced you to take a look at this problem more closely. Seriously, we aren't getting any younger and your choice of drinking water can have an impact on your health. Make a positive impact on it today!

Burzynski: Cancer Is Serious Business, Part I

Burzynski: Cancer Is Serious Business, Part I 

This is a MUST watch!

Jenny McCarthy on The View

According to facebook rants, Jenny McCarthy will soon be a host on The View. Yay!

I know not many share that sentiment, but who cares? LOL I don't watch The View anymore. I can't remember if I stopped watching because I got tired of the misinformed liberals spewing garbage, or if Elizabeth Hasselbeck's ignorance bothered me too much. Perhaps it was the mainstream medical advice they pushed on viewers and the way they handled any alternative medical peeps so horribly... I don't know. It's been so long....

Anyway, I like Jenny McCarthy. Like all of us, she has faults, but she is definitely one to be blunt with her thoughts and that's something appreciated by people like me who are tired of the B.S.! I recently picked up her book, Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism , at Goodwill and couldn't put it down. If you are wondering about all the griping about her stance on vaccines and autism, I suggest you get a copy of her book so you can see for yourself the journey she and her son have taken. One thing I have learned is that there are MANY misinformed people out there when it comes to vaccines. If nothing else, perhaps she will open a dialogue that has been non-existent in many circles. Admittedly, I was pro-vaccine and thought anti-vaxers were nuts. And then, I researched both sides. Enough said.

Go Jenny McCarthy, GO!

Keeping up with the Kardashians Cancer Episode

It takes a lot to admit I watch this show, so you can imagine how moved I am to admit it so I can address what I just saw tonight on Keeping up with the Kardashians. Tonight, Scott Dissick visited "Josie," a cancer patient, who wanted to meet Scott to fulfill her bucket list. Why she would want this is beyond me, but in any case the woman was awesome! Sadly, she mentioned having gone through an aggressive form of chemotherapy and radiation for lung cancer, which she said, "Worked." But a couple of years later, the cancer returned in five places. I guess it depends on your definition of "worked," but if it had, she would not be dealing with cancer again, especially not so soon after treatment. Unfortunately, this is how it usually works.

Chemotherapy has a VERY low success rate. Of course it depends on many factors, including type of cancer, but it is unsuccessful in 96-98% of cancers.

I found THIS GREAT ARTICLE YOU MUST READ.

I felt sad for Josie. Here is this vibrant, bubbly woman with loving friends and family who does not know better than to listen to these doctors who are (literally) going to kill her. I know that sounds cold, but I don't know how to put it any other way. And then I got angry.

At the end of the show, this was put on the screen:

Perhaps you don't know Mary Ellis-Bunim or Bonnie Bogard. If you grew up watching The Real World like I did, you have seen Ellis-Bunim's name numerous times. Bogard was an employee of Ellis-Bunim, and ironically, the two died within two days of each other, both from cancer.

I'm all for remembering those who have died. But here's the irony, and what prompts me to write this. Mary Ellis-Bunim and Bonnie Bogard died in 2004. Here, nine years later, after trillions of dollars have been funneled into the cancer industry, Josie sits and laments the return of her cancer. NOTHING has changed. But we are supposed to donate to cancer research? For WHAT?!

I want to know WHERE it has gotten us to give scientists our money? And why is this show just feeding the monster? Am I the only one watching this show who connected the current victim of this system (Josie) and the failure of the system in regards to Ellis-Bunim or Bogard? When will we have enough?

All of us have been touched by cancer in some way. With the access to information we have online today, there is no excuse for being ill-informed about this subject. If you simply search "chemotherapy success rates" you will find just about everything you need.

Instead of sending your money off to some organization who WILL waste it, spend it on taking care of yourself. Or help a friend take better care of him/herself. There are SO many things you can do to slash your chances of getting cancer, but I bet you have written them off as "too expensive." You can always earn that money back, but you can't earn anything when you're dead! Please, do the research until this is common sense to you, and then pass it on. The lives of your friends and family may depend on you.

Burzynski: Cancer Is Serious Business, Part I

Why get a flu vaccine?

Once again, the CDC has provided misleading statistics to keep unsuspecting customers coming back for yet ANOTHER flu vaccine. This is old news, but they continue to do it. Which means people are still falling for their game, still getting their flu shots because they don't want to be one of the tens of thousands of people who die every year from influenza.

Do NOT get a flu shot. Seriously, just don't. I'm saying this in the middle of June, when my son is at the end of a week of fevers, aches and chills, probably the flu. After this week, he will be fine, and he won't get this strain of the flu (or whatever it is) again. If you are afraid of influenza, you shouldn't be.

Here's why:

The CDC is lying to you again: flu fiction vs. flu reality

What's wrong with Flintstone vitamins?

I actually can't believe these things are still being sold. I had them as a kid. Didn't everyone? But in the age we are in, there is no excuse for the ingredients and lack of knowledge about them.

"One would assume that because it is a "multivitamin," and one marketed specifically to children, that it contains only nutritious ingredients in the most appropriate doses and nothing more. To the contrary, the Flintstones Vitamins brand, which is manufactured by global drug giant Bayer, contains a host of synthetic additives that are actually banned in many countries due to their toxicity not only in humans but also in the environment."

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For a better alternative, try the vitamin that my children started taking in 2004. Or the vitamin they take now. I personally recommend these due to our successes on them. My son's asthma and allergy symptoms went away. My very severe seasonal allergies went away immediately. We are healthy. Honestly, I don't know where we would be without them.

Folic acid supplementation linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

At a Glance
In a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, folic acid supplementation of 1 mg/day resulted in a 50% reduction in the risk of colorectal adenomas (polyps) in a large group of Chinese adults.

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Colorectal adenomas (polyps) are often a precursor to colorectal cancer. Most research has focused on preventing recurrence of colorectal adenomas, but less is known about primary prevention. In a new article published online in Cancer Prevention Research, researchers report a significant reduction in the risk of colorectal adenomas in adults receiving supplemental folic acid. 

The study included Chinese adults over the age of 50 who were free of any polyps at the beginning of the study. The participants were randomized to receive either a folic acid supplement of 1,000 mcg (1 mg) per day or a multivitamin supplement without folic acid.  Plasma folate levels were measured at the beginning and conclusion of the 3 year treatment period.  Colonoscopies were used to determine the location and size of all polyps, and were examined by a pathologist.

Of the 791 adults that completed the study, colorectal adenomas were seen in 64 (14.88%) of the folic acid supplemented group compared to 132 (30.70%) in the control group. Subjects in either group with the lowest plasma folate levels at the beginning of the study were at greater risk of developing adenomas. Those taking folic acid supplements were also less likely to develop advanced adenomas than the control group.  

Contrary to some research that has suggested that high-dose folic acid might increase the recurrence and progression of colorectal cancer, only two individuals in the folic acid group developed colorectal cancer during the three year follow up and there was no significant difference with the control group.

The researchers conclude that people with low plasma folate should be encouraged to take supplemental folate to raise plasma folate to a more beneficial level, potentially reducing the risk of developing pre-cancerous adenomas. They also suggest that a dosage of 1 mg/day appeared safe and without any significant side effects.

Jing-Yuan Fang et al. Folic acid prevents the initial occurrence of sporadic colorectal adenoma in Chinese over 50 years of age: a randomized clinical trial.  Published Online First May 16, 2013; doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-13-0013

The Best Way to Avoid the Flu

Well, nothing is fool-proof, but there are things you can do to build your body up against an attack of  influenza and other viruses or bacteria. I came across a great article from Dr. Mercola that includes these steps as well as information regarding the flu vaccine. This is a current article, and given almost all my friends on facebook have had a bout of something so far this winter, it's important to read because it explains what's going on and why this season is so much worse for everyone.

I can attest to the diet connection. We do almost everything Dr. Mercola suggests, and myself and two kids have been very healthy (with the exception of my son, who ate all his Halloween candy in a week like a big doofus and got a cold!) I really, really, really want people to understand that their diet 100% affects whether they will get sick or not. I was very sick as a child, and my kids are similarly "weak" on their own. If we ate like I did as a kid, they would be sick all the time as well. Of course stress management, exercise, and washing hands is important as well, but follow Dr. Mercola's advice on the diet part and you will be far ahead of the game. Here is the article:

During One of the Worst Flu Seasons, is the Flu Vaccine the Answer?

Vote NO to Fluoridated Water

On November 6, 2012, Wichita, Kansas will be voting on whether or not to fluoridate it's municipal water supply. We hope to defeat this attempt at fluoridating our water. If you live in Wichita, please vote NO!

Danger of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)

If you have heard a little here, a little there, about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), now is the chance to hear everything you need to know in a movie titled, "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives." The website states it is free to watch until October 31st, so watch it NOW! It can be watched in English, Spanish, as well as Closed Captioning. Here is the link...

Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives

It was so informational and easy to understand, I had my children watch it for school as well. 

Danger of Statin Drugs

I've known this for years, and honestly hadn't heard about statins for a while until a friend on facebook mentioned taking them...they aren't good! I guess I thought people had figured this out, but perhaps it's just that people don't talk about the drugs they are taking anymore because so many people will offer their opinions about them! Here is a great article by Dr. Mercola that you must read if you have just received a prescription for statin drugs like Lipitor, Torvast, Lescol, Mevacor, Altocor, Altoprev, Livalo, Pitava, Pravachol, Selektine, Lipostat, Crestor, Zocor, or Lipex.

Confirmed Again: Statin Drugs Accelerate Cardiovascular Disease

Fluoridation Decision by City of Wichita

 Soon the City of Wichita will be deciding whether or not to fluoridate our city's water. To people who understand that fluoride is TOXIC, this coming up for a decision is absolutely insane. Well, not just the health minded people are taking notice; there are fiscal conservatives who agree this is crazy as well. Take a look at this.

Non-Electric Distiller

I've been selling distillers for many years now, and recently noticed a trend in non-electric distiller sales. If you know anything about disaster preparedness or emergency survival, you already know why these sales have occurred. When "it" hits the fan, you want to be able to purify water for your family to drink. Should something happen to our potable water supply, or electricity, we need to be prepared. Now, I'm not saying that anything is going to hit a fan, I'm just saying IF it did, you are going to be thirsty! If this is something that has concerned you, please take a look at my non-electric water distiller, provided by Waterwise. Also known as the Waterwise 1600 Model, it can be used with or without electricity. You can learn more at Waterwise 1600 Non-electric Water Distiller !

Don't Give Your Children Fluoride Pills

It never occurred to me that people would still be giving their children fluoride pills in this day and age, and then recently I saw a news story about fluoride pills getting mixed up with tamoxifen at a pharmacy in New Jersey. I honestly can't believe that people are still doing this and haven't thought to do some research online about what they are giving their kids. If you are continuing this practice because your doctor or dentist prescribes it, please research fluoride dangers! Also, please share this information if you know of someone who is giving their children fluoride pills.

Americans Are Overdrugged

I've written before about a little girl I know who was put on an antidepressant for "migraine" headaches at the age of 7. She was also given a prescription of melatonin at the same time to help her sleep, despite the fact that she sometimes falls asleep before she is able to take her medication to help her sleep.... I was left wondering why they wouldn't try a short stint on just the melatonin to see if helping her fall asleep and get better sleep might alleviate the headaches she was having. I call them "migraine" headaches because that is what her mother calls them. Because the child had perfect attendance during this year of "migraine" headaches, I'm calling that parental diagnosis into question. If you have ever had migraines, you know that they are debilitating. A child with chronic migraines (enough to warrant a neurologist and a prescription for antidepressants) would have missed a lot of school. As a matter of fact, to my knowledge, the doctor prescribing the antidepressant does not refer to the headaches as "migraine" and my bet is that the mother does it for attention, as well as to justify why she had her seven year old put on such a serious drug.

When the father of this child questioned the doctor about the future plans with the drug that he did not want his daughter on, the doctor assured him that this drug was safe, and had been used for decades. She said that she was on such a small dose, that there could be no harmful affects from the drug. However, she did say that the plan was to wean the child off of the antidepressant when summer arrives. Now, if you know anything at all about antidepressants, you know that this doctor was flat out lying. The safety of antidepressants has NEVER been established for children. Most antidepressant use for children (if not all) is going against the product label. Her statement is based on the fact that she has used the drug for children before, and they didn't collapse immediately, so it must be safe. The problem is, children's brains are still developing, and adding brain altering chemicals during a time of development has not been proven to be safe. I do know that studies show alcohol use during adolescence can have a permanent affect on the brain, so it would seem that other chemicals would as well. Also, common sense will tell you that the doctor's justification of the child's low dose is idiotic. If the dose is high enough to get the result you are looking for, isn't it high enough to also have negative results, even if they are not seen or felt in side effects by the patient immediately?

Dr. Mercola has written an excellent article on the over prescription of anti-psychotics in the United States. You should read it! Read the comments from readers as well. Those are always helpful!

In 2007 alone, half a million children and teenagers were given at least one prescription for an anti-psychotic, including 20,500 under the age of 6. American children are the most medicated children in the world; getting three times more prescriptions for antidepressants and stimulants, and up to double the amount of anti-psychotic drugs than kids from Germany and the Netherlands.

Great Article on Flu Vaccines

"Flu vaccine season" is over for now, but hopefully you will remember this information when it rolls around again at the end of this year. This is probably the most comprehensive article I've come across on the vaccines and their ineffectiveness.

Harmless Procedure Can Cause Narcolepsy, Muscle Weakness by Dr. Mercola

Flu Vaccine Still Unsafe

It's that time of year again...you see the "Get Your Flu Shot Here" signs everywhere and it tempts you, even if you know the dangers. But do you really KNOW the dangers? I see all the time, people who DO know the dangers, but then say, but,"such and such HAS to get one, because she's elderly...or premature...or pregnant...or has asthma...etc." Does it make any sense to give the more frail of our citizens something that is harmful to even healthy people?
Here is a comprehensive article that outlines the dangers and risks of flu shots, as well as explains how to avoid the flu naturally. EVERYONE should read this and pass it on!

Fluoride Dangers

If you haven't heard, the fluoride that has been added to our water supply (in most U.S. cities) is not only bad for you, it's BAAAAAAAAAD for you.

I've written about fluoride dangers since 2005, and now more and more doctors and dentists are changing their tune about ingestion of fluoride. The problem is that many parents still don't listen. I'm not sure why. I don't know what it will take. But I'm going to keep sharing the information until people start listening! Here is another great video, a first in the series...

To rid your body (and pineal gland in the brain) of fluoride and heavy metals, you can do an EDTA detox. To keep as much fluoride and heavy metals from your body as possible, drink home distilled water. Also, make sure you use this water for babies, especially when making formula from powder!
To learn more about using EDTA, you can read Everything You Should Know About Chelation Therapy.