Saturday 21 September 2013

The Health Hazards of Radiation

In this modern life, we are surrounded by technology that creates electromagnetic radiation (EMR) capable of having significant impacts on our health.

We communicate via mobile phones, cordless phones and WiFi, exposing our bodies to damaging microwave radiation. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now classified this type of radiation as possibly carcinogenic, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Their Interphone report showed that over a ten year period using your mobile phone for just half an hour a day can raise your risk of brain cancer by 40%.

Scientific research also shows that cordless and mobile phone radiation may be linked to a broad range of other health risks such as memory loss, sleep disturbance, infertility, and damage to the immune system.

Radiation Particularly Damaging for Children

Children are particularly vulnerable to mobile phone radiation as their smaller, thinner skulls allow more radiation to penetrate, and their brain cells are dividing more rapidly.
Scientific studies also attribute the dramatic rise in the incidence of autism (and child behaviour problems such as ADHD) over recent years to microwave radiation exposure, such as from WiFi, cordless phones and mobile phones.
Scientists have demonstrated that this type of radiation causes the blood brain barrier to become permeable, allowing toxins to enter the brain.

In March 2013, the French government banned WiFi in schools, until its safety for human consumption can be established.

The Risks of Radiation Stack Up

In a toxic environment or in the presence of radiation, red blood cells stick together and form "Rouleaux" or stacks. This is a very unhealthy state and increases the risk of many diseases. Rouleaux formation is often seen in patients with infections, cardiovascular disease, multiple myeloma, inflammatory diseases, cancer and diabetes. This video demonstrates the effect of wireless radiation (such as from smart meters, wifi, cellphones etc) on the human blood.

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The glutathione prodrug RiboCeine™ (scientific name "Rib-Cys" or D-Ribose L-Cysteine) has been shown to protect cells from radiation damage.

RiboCeine represents a breakthrough in preventative healthcare, offering an effective way to protect cells from the damage inflicted by radiation, oxidative stress, free radicals, toxins and aging.

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Source:

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Prostate Gland

Enlargement of the prostate gland is very common, affecting 80% of men over the age of 80. The hypertrophy (enlargement) is more often benign than malignant.

Glutathione deficiency has been linked with the increased likelihood of developing an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.

The Vital Role of Selenium

Brazil nuts are high in selenium

A recent study by the National Cancer Institute showed that selenium supplementation dramatically reduced the incidence of prostate cancer.

Selenium is essential for the production of glutathione peroxidase, the enzyme that mediates antioxidation by glutathione.

Glutathione supplementation can help to prevent and treat prostate issues

There is increasing evidence that the glutathione system provides a vitally important defence against prostate problems. Glutathione supplementation and dietary changes are an important way to maintain a healthy gland as well as providing protection against the development of prostate cancer.

The novel compound RiboCeine™ provides a very effective method of increasing intracellular glutathione production, by providing the essential precursors ribose and cysteine directly to the cells. RiboCeine is the key ingredient in the glutathione boosting supplement Cellgevity™, along with supporting ingredients such as selenium to enhance the absorption of glutathione.

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Glutathione levels are depleted in HIV and AIDS

Low intracellular levels of glutathione are an important factor in HIV infection

RiboCeine boosts glutathione levels

The novel compound RiboCeine™ is a unique fusion of the amino acid cysteine with the simple saccharideribose. It effectively delivers the essential precursor nutrients to the cells where they can then be turned into glutathione. RiboCeine has been shown to dramatically increase intracellular glutathione levels, and is the key ingredient in the supplement Cellgevity™.

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Glutathione Supports the Immune System

You know that your immune system is vital for keeping you healthy and free from disease, but what protects your immune system? Glutathione is the essential molecule that protects and supports your immune system.

Unfortunately however our glutathione levels are constantly being depleted, by factors such as age, exercise, medications, alcohol, stress, poor diet and environmental toxins.

"Glutathione: First Line of Defence against Flu"

Biochemist Dean Jones explains “The glutathione allowed the epithelia to provide the first line

of defense,” says Jones. “It changed the character of those cells, blocking activation of virus

particles and stopping a conversion of the cells to an active form.”

Keep your glutathione levels high and avoid coming down

with the flu this winter!

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system healthy and optimise our chances of staying healthy.

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What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, as the name suggests, suffer from extreme exhaustion, but there are also other symptoms such as loss of memory or concentration, enlarged lymph nodes, unexplained muscle pain, headaches and unrefreshing sleep. Other signs may include abdominal pain, allergies and food sensitivities, bloating, chest pain, chronic cough, diarrhoea, dizziness, dry mouth and earache.

People with CFS often suffer reactivation of latent viruses that were already in their body from an earlier time (such as Epstein Barr virus, Shingles or Herpes Simplex type 1). It is known that glutathione depletion is associated with the re-activation of several types of viruses, including herpes simplex type 1. Some scientists believe that the virus itself may cause the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Glutathione depletion is a key factor in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Glutathione is made inside every cell of the body and performs many vital roles including ‘mopping up’ harmful free radicals and detoxification of heavy metals in the liver, to rid our bodies of toxins such as mercury, pesticides, synthetic hormones etc. Without enough glutathione, the immune system will not function properly.

Many people develop low glutathione levels due to toxin build up, aging, chronic illness,stress and dietary deficiencies. Often people who develop chronic fatigue will report that they were feeling increased stress before the CFS symptoms started appearing. Physical or emotional stress causes an increase in the stress hormone cortisol which will lower glutathione levels, which in turn weakens the immune system.

How to increase your glutathione levels

You can increase your glutathione levels by taking the advanced supplement Cellgevity™ which provides all the essential precursors and nutrients that your body needs to make glutathione. A nutritious diet, drinking plenty of water and regular exercise will also assist. Boosting your glutathione levels will help to eliminate toxins from your body and will result in a healthier immune system.

Eating sulphur-rich foods, such as broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, onions & eggs.
Eating selenium-rich foods, such as seafood and brazil nuts
Daily supplementation with Cellgevity™
Regular moderate exercise
Drink plenty of water to assist with the detoxification process

From "Flat on my back" to "Flat out" - Phillip's Story

How I used to spend my days

"In the beginning I was a very fit and healthy person. I regularly competed in triathlons, 400km multi-day kayak races, participated in 500km 24 hours cycling events, ran up mountains and sometimes worked 80 hours a week. I did whatever I wanted to do.

And then, over a period of time, a series of unfortunate events caused the 'wheels to fall off' my life. I contracted Ross River Fever, Glandular fever and some other mosquito-borne flavi-virus and this developed into chronic fatigue.

Then I was exposed to a huge chemical leak which had to be cleaned up without any appropriate safety equipment - That’s when my atrial fibrillationbegan (an irregular and very rapid heartbeat). Just to top things off, for whatever reason, I developed sensitivities to all sorts of food, like gluten and dairy products. Try avoiding those products; it's not easy.

And so for 15 years I’ve wandered in a wilderness of poor health and sometimes misery looking for some answers. In the end I could no longer work, and spent a lot of my time just lying in bed apparently looking like ‘death warmed up’ as they say.

That was less than a year ago. Now I’m back on my bike, back in the garden, back into work and back into life, thanks to Cellgevity. Today, I feel like I’m back from the dead! "

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What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) similar to those that form the inside or lining the tissue of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus and are called endometriosis implants. These implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder, although less commonly than other locations in the pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis implants can occur outside the pelvis, on the liver, in old surgery scars, and even in or around the lung or brain. Endometrial implants, while they can cause problems, are benign (not cancerous).

Clinical studies have found that oxidative stress might play a role in the development and progression of endometriosis.

Glutathione (GSH) is essential for male and female reproductive health. Glutathione is the body's "Master Antioxidant" and is able to neutralise the oxidative damage caused by harmful free radicals and eliminate toxins from the body.

Studies have demonstrated that depleted glutathione levels may be linked with infertility and pregnancy complications.

Clinical Studies

2013 Aug 28. pii: S0890-6238(13)00342-0. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2013.08.005. [Epub ahead of print]

Markers of oxidative stress in follicular fluid of women with endometriosis and tubal infertility undergoing IVF.

Singh AK, Chattopadhyay R, Chakravarty B, Chaudhury K.

Source

School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.

Abstract

Oxidative stress and trace elements in the oocytes environment is explored in endometriosis and impact on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome assessed. Follicular fluid was aspirated at the time of oocyte retrieval from endometriosis (n=200) and tubal infertility (n=140) and the analytes measured using spectroscopy and HPLC. Increased concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), lipid peroxidation (LPO), iron, lead, cadmium and reduced levels of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GPx),glutathione reductase (GR), vitamins A, C, E, copper, zinc and selenium was observed compared to tubal infertility. Increased ROS and NO inendometriosis and tubal infertility associated with poor oocytes and embryo quality. Increased levels of ROS, NO, LPO, cadmium and lead were observed in women who did not become pregnant compared to women who did. Intrafollicular zinc levels were higher in women with endometriosiswho subsequently became pregnant following IVF.

KEYWORDS:

Oxidative stress, Trace elements, Endometriosis, Follicular fluid, In-vitro fertilization (IVF), Oocyte quality, Pregnancy outcome

PMID:: 23994512; [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Oxidative stress and antioxidants: exposure and impact on female fertility

Abstract

BACKGROUND Reproductive failure is a significant public health concern. Although relatively little is known about factors affecting fertility and early pregnancy loss, a growing body of literature suggests that environmental and lifestyle factors play an important role. There is sufficient evidence to hypothesize that diet, particularly its constituent antioxidants, and oxidative stress (OS) may influence the timing and maintenance of a viable pregnancy. We hypothesize that conditions leading to OS in the female affect time-to-pregnancy and early pregnancy loss.

METHODS We review the epidemiology of female infertility related to antioxidant defenses and oxidation and examine potential sources of OS from the ovarian germ cell through the stages of human pregnancy and pregnancy complications related to infertility. Articles were identified through a search of the PubMed database.

RESULTS Female OS is a likely mediator of conception and threshold levels for OS exist, dependent on anatomic location and stage of preconception.

CONCLUSIONS Prospective pregnancy studies with dietary assessment and collection of biological samples prior to conception with endpoints of time-to-pregnancy and early pregnancy loss are needed.

Oxidative stress and endometriosis

+Author Affiliations

¹Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20852, ²Zeptometrix Corporation, Buffalo, NY 14202, ³Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214 and ⁴Oxidative Stress Associates Inc., Gainesville, FL 32601.

5To whom correspondence should be addressed. Email: jacksole@mail.nih.gov

Received October 8, 2004.
Revision received March 1, 2005.
Accepted March 8, 2005.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the aetiology of endometriosis; however, in the presence of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species might increase growth and adhesion of endometrial cells in the peritoneal cavity, leading to endometriosis and infertility. Within a study investigating persistent organic compounds and endometriosis, the authors evaluated the association between oxidative stress and endometriosis. METHODS: Women aged 18–40 years who were undergoing laparoscopy were contacted to participate in the study (n=100); 84 were eligible and agreed to be interviewed; 78 provided blood specimens. Four markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant status were measured in serum for 61 women. Multiple imputation of missing data was used to generate values for the missing oxidative stress data. RESULTS: Thirty-two women had visually confirmed endometriosis at laparoscopy while 52 did not, including 22 undergoing tubal ligation and 30 with idiopathic infertility. There was a weak association between thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (nmol/ml) and endometriosis, after adjusting for age, body mass index, current smoking, hormone use in the past 12 months, gravidity, serum vitamin E, serum estradiol, and total serum lipids (β=1.18; 95% CI–0.04, 2.39). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that oxidative stress might play a role in the development and progression of endometriosis, which should be evaluated in larger studies.

Gluten free and still in pain?

Gluten damages the small intestines and causes chronic inflammation. This inflammation extends to other parts of the body and helps explain why gluten can often trigger other disorders, including Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, joint pain, skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, etc.), heart disease, fatigue, depression and other mood disorders from inflammation in the brain.

A gluten-free diet reduces inflammation and allows the gut to recover, often alleviating symptoms elsewhere in the body. However, new research shows that the small intestines never complete heal on a gluten free diet in up to 60 percent of adults.

Intestinal Inflammation and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Switching to a gluten-free diet is often not enough to recover gut health new research reveals. Many people continue to experience gut inflammation, poor absorption of nutrients due to damage of the intestinal lining, and leaky gut syndrome, which is when undigested food and pathogens to escape into the bloodstream, causing further inflammation.

One possible solution is to check for other food intolerances. Because gluten causes leaky gut syndrome, undigested food escapes into the bloodstream and provokes an immune reaction. This leads to allergies and sensitivities to many other foods. Many people need to eliminate all grains, as well as dairy and sometimes even legumes.

Glutathione Reduces Gut Inflammation

It is important to use nutritional supplementation to help alleviate the gut inflammation that results from gluten intolerance. Glutathione is a vital antioxidant for repairing and protecting intestinal health.

The botanical compounds resveratrol and curcumin have also been shown to reduce inflammation.
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in red wine and grape skin, and curcumin is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory derived from turmeric.

Research shows that taking these compounds together creates a synergistic effect, making them potent tools for quenching the inflammation and damage in the small intestines and elsewhere in the body.

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Colitis and Irritable Bowel Disease and the Role of Glutathione

What is colitis?

Colitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and can be associated with diarrhea, abdominal pain,bloating, and blood in the stool. This inflammation may be due to a variety of reasons, including the following:

infection,

loss of blood supply to the colon,

inflammatory bowel disease, and

invasion of the colon wall with lymphocytic white blood cells or collagen.

Source:
http://www.medicinenet.com/colitis/article.htm

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Around one in five Australians experiences the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some time. These include abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, and alternating diarrhoea and constipation. Other terms for irritable bowel syndrome include ‘spastic colon’ and ‘irritable colon’. It seems that people with IBS have sensitive bowels that are easily ‘upset’. More women than men are prone to IBS, and symptoms tend to first occur in early adulthood.

The cause is unknown, but environmental factors such as changes of routine, emotional stress, infection and diet can trigger an attack. Research has shown that the neurotransmitter serotonin may be important in the symptoms of IBS, by altering the function of nerve cells in the bowel and causing changes in pain sensation and bowel function.

Irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t cause lasting damage and doesn’t contribute to the development of serious bowel conditions, such as cancer or colitis.

Symptoms of IBS

Some of the more common signs of irritable bowel syndrome include:

Abdominal pain or cramping that is often relieved by passing wind or faeces

Alternating diarrhoea and constipation

A sensation that the bowels are not fully emptied after passing a motion

Abdominal bloating

Mucus present in the stools

Nausea.

None of these symptoms are exclusive to IBS. It is unusual for IBS to produce these symptoms, for the first time, after the age of 40.

Source: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Irritable_bowel_syndrome

RiboCeine offers therapeutic benefit in Colitis and Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)

Translational Research Volume 150, Issue 2, August 2007, Pages 122–129

Comparative efficacies of 2 cysteine prodrugs and a glutathione delivery agent in a colitis model
Herbert Nagasawa et al (VA Medical Center, Minneapolis)

Oxidant-mediated injury plays an important role in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Recently, antioxidants were shown to modulate colitis in mice. In this study, the protective effects of L-cysteine and glutathione (GSH) prodrugs are further evaluated against progression of colitis in a murine model. ICR mice were fed compounds incorporated into chow as follows: Group (A) received chow supplemented with vehicle. Group (B) was provided 2-(RS)-n-propylthiazolidine-4(R)-carboxylic-acid (PTCA), a cysteine prodrug. Group (C) received D-ribose-L-cysteine (RibCys), another cysteine prodrug that releases L-cysteine. Group (D) was fed L-cysteine-glutathione mixed sulfide (CySSG), a ubiquitous GSH derivative present in mammalian cells. After 3 days, the animals were further provided with normal drinking water or water supplemented with dextran sodium sulfate (DSS). Mice administered DSS developed severe colitis and suffered weight loss. Colonic lesions significantly improved in animals treated with PTCA and RibCys and, to a lesser extent, with CySSG therapy. Hepatic GSH levels were depleted in colitis animals (control vs DSS, P < 0.001), and normalized with prodrug therapies (control vs treatments,P > 0.05). Protein expressions of serum amyloid A and inflammatory cytokines [interleukin (IL)-6, IL-12, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), osteopontin (OPN)] were significantly increased in colitis animals and improved with therapies. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot analyses showed significant upregulation of the macrophage-specific markers, COX-2 and CD68, which suggests macrophage activation and infiltration in the colonic lamina propria in colitis animals. These abnormalities were attenuated in prodrug-treated mice.
In conclusion, these data strongly support the novel action of the PTCA against colitis, which further supports a possible therapeutic application for IBD patients.

RiboCeine™ is called a 'pro drug' for glutathione, since it provides

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supplements Cellgevity™, MaxOne™ and MaxATP™. These

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clinically proven to raise intracellular glutathione levels.

Glutathione helps to reduce inflammation, detoxify cells and repair

intestinal damage.

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