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Codex and the Health Protection Branch

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:09:44 -0400

As a professional medical researcher, I have been attempting tomake some sense of the activities of the Health ProtectionBranch HPB lately.To understand why the HPB is making sweeping changes in thenatural health product industry, I'm inclined to introduce youto CODEX, other wise known as the World Health OrganizationWHO. That's right, WHO.WHO has a connection with CODEX and the HPB. They are officiallyknown as the United NationsWorld Health OrganizationCODEXAlimentarius Nutrition Code Commission. This Commission meetsevery two years with stakeholders in the industry.By virtue of the fact that the natural health product industryand the public do not have representation at CODEX meetings,CODEX can be considered the largest threat to our health choicesin today's modern world. Why? Simply because CODEX hasunilateral capability and biased authority to control thestandards for the health industry and its products.The media has also been shielded from the truth behin...

Facts Concerning Indoor Moulds And Their Health Effects

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:02:07 -0400

We have heard or seen on advertisements phrases like toxic mouldor black mould! These phrases create fear, panic and confusion.People have spent thousands of dollars in mould remediation ordisposed off household items including clothes because of mouldcontamination. Are these decisions always based on facts orfear? It is a difficult question to answer. The objective ofthis article is to provide some basic facts about mould and theassociated health effects to help those concerned with mouldmake cost-effective decisions.Three Things You Should Know About Mould. Mould growth is a fact of life for almost all industrial andindoor environments. However, mould growth can be controlled byproviding adequate ventilation and maintaining indoor humiditylevels between -. When excessive moisture or wateraccumulates indoors, mould growth will often occur, particularlyif the moisture problem remains unnoticed or un-addressed formore than hours. The key to mould control is time...

Breathing Your Way To Health

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:34:31 -0400

Breathing, yes of course we do it, if not we'd be dead, obviousisn't it. But in the far east Breathing techniques have beenused for thousands of years. Not only as a means of improvingthe health and vitality of both the body and mind, but also as ameans of connecting to the Higher Spiritual Realms. In the fareast the practice is called Pranayama and is an integral part ofHatha Yoga. There must be a word of warning, to the uninitiated,using Pranayama techniques too vigorously or forcibly can causedamage to the heart, lungs or even mind. It is always best topractice these techniques gently, don't be in a rush, thebenefits can last the whole of your life. And for your purposes,it is only the basic techniques that are needed to accumulate Qichee or chi in the body for use by your Inner-Self to helpmanifest your desired reality. If over time you feel the benefitof these gentle exercises, then that is the time to explore thisarea in greater detail and to seek adequate instr...

Workstation Health and Fitness for RSI

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:19:15 -0400

Repetitive Strain Injury RSI is now a major industrial diseaseaffecting millions of people around the world. RSI includesconditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis andtendinitis - often collectively referred to as upper limbdisorders, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational overusesyndrome OOS, computer related injuries or cumulative traumadisorders, or CTD. Often the posotion of workstations and thedesign of the pc and accessories can affect how our health andsafety. . Workstation ErgonomicsA well designed workstation is essential to maintaining goodposture and reducing the risk of lower back pain and othercomputer related injuries. . Ergonomic Keyboards and MiceThere are quite a few ergonomically designed keyboards and miceavailable. The Microsoft Natural Keyboard is one example. Thiskeyboard splits the keys into two panels - one for each hand,and angles each panel so that the hands sit naturally on thekeyboard, rather than requiring them to be t...

How Constipation Affects Your Colon, and Health

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:35:36 -0400

Seventy percent or more of the population struggles withconstipation. Some believe the number is even higher, - .The market for laxatives is now approaching billion each year.It appears that constipation is an issue that most of us have todeal with at one time or the other. Using natural means to clearconstipation is what this e-book is all about.I believe that to have good health we need to use mostly foodsand supplements that are free of additives and food enhancersthat are harmful to the body. We need to eat the right foods andwatch how we prepare them so we can digest and absorb themwithout creating or leaving residues that get turned into toxicmatter in our colon.The first question that a nutritionist or any other healthpractitioner should ask you on your first visit is, 'how manybowel movements do you have each day or each week?'If you visit a doctor, your colon is the last area they discusswith you. And perhaps, this is an area they may never discusswith ...

Pesticides In Food A Major Health Hazard

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:12:22 -0400

Regulations try to limit pestlcide hazardsPesticides may pose an environmental risk by seeping into waterand soil, may become an occupational threat to agriculturalworkers using them or harm humans who ingest them as theyconsume the food products. Current regulations for pesticide use test their safety,evaluate and monitor their correct use. Studies determine notonly the efficacy of a pesticide in decreasing crop damage, butexamine whether it can harm the environment or human health.These regulations are re-evaluated and changed as new knowledgeand experience come in. Report stresses need to protect children from pesticidesThe recently released NAS report gives an in-depth review ofcurrent pesticide regulations - their strengths and weaknesses -strongly recommending changes to safeguard the health of infantsand children. Examining'data on the safety of pesticide residuesin the diets of infants and children, the NAS report emphasizedthe fact that "because infants and ...

What is Good Health, Part 2

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:38:33 -0500

The meaning and definition of 'good health' has changed throughthe ages. Perhaps the best method of 'knowing your healthstatus' is being acutely aware of your own body, its functionsand functional abberrations. So what am I talking about here? I'm referring particularly to ' how you feel ' how often youhave a bowel movement ' how often you urinate ' how often youfeel bloated or gassy after eating ' what foods trigger yourbloated or gassy feeling ' what hurts ' is that hurt 'chronic'or 'new'Light-headedness could be a symptom of high blood pressure. Painin a new and unexpected place could be a sign of a bruise,muscle strain, unknown injury, or an unknown infection of somekind. Shingles or easy bruising could be a sign of a lack ofvitamin C in your diet. Many other little things about you andyour body could be early indications of injury or disease.So'.how aware are you of what your body is telling you everyday? My body type is literally grossly obese. I know I am 'at ri...

What is Good Health, Part 1

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:28:04 -0500

There is no universally agreed definition of health. Its meaninghas changed through the ages and in different cultures. The termderives from the Anglo-Saxon word "haelth," meaning safe, soundor whole. In medieval times "haelthing" meant "sharing a fewdrinks with one's friends," having previously meant "hello" and"holiness." In recent decades, health has been taken to mean"the absence of disease." The term "disease" generally refers toa diagnosable physical abnormality while "illness" means thepersonal experience of sickness, or the perceived suffering dueto a disease. Changing views of health Since the mid-s,medical practice has been dominated by a biomedical model thatfocuses more on curing than preventing illness, dividingdiseases into categories -- for example, targetting a "cirrhoticliver" or "ischemic heart" for treatment. This method tends toseparate physical from psychological or emotional problems,which are sometimes dismissed as "all in the head," not meriti...

Are Showers Harmful to Your Health?

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:09:46 -0500

The last thing you would think about when you are taking a nice,refreshing shower is, "Am I jeopardizing my health"?Chlorine is used by many municipalities to disinfect their watersupply.Unfortunalely, according to many health experts, chlorine hasbeen linked to breast, bladder and colon cancer.When I first read about this, my first thought was, "I don'tdrink the water in the shower, so what is there to worry about"?What I didin't know was, our skin can absorb - times morechlorine than from drinking water that contains chlorine.When showering, chlorine can vaporize and form chloroform gas,which is inhaled, affecting those with respiratory problems suchas asthma and bronchitus.Showering in chlorinated water can also cause excess drying ofthe skin and hair.Does this mean we should stop taking showers?No!There is an easy solution. Using easy to install shower filters will alleviate the ch...