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Green Smoothies Are a Danger to your Health

I just want to recommend the Townsend Letter to anyone who is interested in cutting edge health information. This article published in Jan 2015 is very timely. I have a lot of friends who have succumbed to this health fad, so it is really good to have a clear picture laid out for us as to exactly how our bodies deal with the oxalate acid that green smoothies are full of.

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The Green Smoothie Fad:
This Road to Health Hell is Paved with Toxic Oxalate Crystals

by William Shaw, PhD
Source: Townsend Letter Jan 2015

Internet news this past fall indicated the conviction of an oncologist who attempted to kill her boyfriend who was involved with another woman. The weapon of choice was ethylene glycol, popularly known as antifreeze, which had been placed in his coffee. Although emergency measures saved his life, extensive deposits of oxalate crystals, the main toxic metabolite of ethylene glycol, had caused extensive kidney and liver damage, reducing the man’s lifespan by about half.

Superfoods to Protect Against EMFs

Superfoods to Protect Against EMFs

With the levels of low-level electromagnetic pollution on the rise I thought I should share some of my favorite superfoods that help to protect against toxic wireless radiation. They include a list of foods high in antioxidants including melatonin, vitamin C, vitamin E, glutathione and superoxid ...

Candida, Calcium and your Ileocecal Valve

Candida, Calcium and your Ileocecal Valve

The ileocecal valve is often ignored in discussions of gut health and probiotics. The NorthShore Naturopathic Clinic recently had a good in depth article by Dr. Matsen on the ileocecal valve in their monthly newsletter. I have been struggling with pathological yeasts in my gut after living in an ...

Hyperactivity and Wi-Fi in Schools

Hyperactivity and Wi-Fi in Schools

I recently discovered this comprehensive article on the damage wireless networks do to humans and children in particular while checking out this website about a city in New Zealand (Nelson) and their struggle to ban a celltower that Telecom wanted to install right next to a school. They may have ...

Calcuim and Magnesium Help Block Fukushima Radioactivity Effects

Calcuim and Magnesium Help Block Fukushima Radioactivity Effects

I think this is important information so I just wanted to quickly share it with everyone. More reports have been coming out lately which show just how much damage is being done to our earth: France’s l’Institut de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (Institute for Radiological Protection a ...

Tahini Miso Dressing

Tahini Miso Dressing

This dressing is a real tongue titillator as well as very nourishing. Sesame seeds are high in easily absorbed calcium and miso is a live-culture fermentation which also helps with calcium absorption. makes about 1 cup 1/4 c tahini 1/2 lime's juice 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil or sesame ...

Sesame Buckwheat

Sesame Buckwheat

This is so easy, tasty and healthy! Oh did I forget to mention affordable? serves 4 4 c water or stock 4 T butter salt Bring to a boil. In the meantime mix: 16oz / 2c whole buckwheat 1/2 c sesame seeds 2 eggs, beaten Method: Mix the eggs and buckwheat until the gra ...

HD 103 – Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

HD 103 – Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Recipe here. Rich, tasty, affordable, nourishing...this peanut butter, tahini, yogurt and banana smoothie is just the thing to kick start your day! Easy to make too! Music: www.mujaji.com ...