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Spring has sprung and it's windy one moment, warm and beautiful the next then a threat of rain. Yep, it's spring alright! Hope you are experiencing the beauty of it as we are. Looking out my office window is the most beautiful carpet of purple flowers in the morning then around noon they disappear into a green lush carpet of weeds until the next morning. We have 2.5 acres and have let it grow with wild flora and my dh simply mows it to keep it at an attractive length... The tulips are in full bloom intermingled with gorgeous irises. In all this beauty is such illness. I suspect there is a real liver cancer epidemic raging since I received three calls yesterday from different people who have just been diagnosed with liver cancer... If I'm getting three calls it's a sure bet there are thousands being diagnosed with it this week... Avoid that malady by spring cleaning your body TODAY and feed it a proper mineral and vitamin balance! If you don't know where to start email me for instructions!

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Nutrition: Smart Money on Table's No. 30
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
April 5, 2005

Zinc may be good for teenagers' brains, according to a paper presented yesterday at a meeting of the American Society of Nutritional Sciences.

In a study led by Dr. James Penland of the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture, 209 seventh graders were randomly assigned to one of three groups.

The first group received 4 ounces of fruit juice a day containing 20 milligrams of zinc, the second drank the same juice with 10 milligrams of zinc, and the third drank the juice alone with no zinc added.

At the beginning and end of the 12-week study, students were examined with a series of tests of attention, memory, problem solving and hand-eye coordination. "As far as I know," Dr. Penland said, "this is the first study of its kind undertaken with teenagers."

Students who had taken 20 milligrams of zinc increased their scores significantly on visual memory, word recognition, and attention and vigilance tasks compared with the plain-juice drinkers.

Dr. Penland said that if further studies confirmed those results, it might follow that the current recommended dietary allowance for zinc of 10 milligrams should be increased for adolescents.

Although supplements of zinc are not particularly toxic, very large doses can cause diarrhea and vomiting, and Dr. Penland does not recommend usage in excess of the recommended daily allowance. He suggests lean red meat, fish and some grains as good sources of zinc (No. 30 on the periodic table).

LENA'S COMMENT: What do they mean MAY? Sure it will! But they still don't get it. From the moment of birth minerals are beginning to become unbalanced in the body due to the lack of them in ALL foods. You can supplement one or two here and there but the blood plasma needs a balance then you will see a difference in thinking, vitality and health in children and adults!!!! Just think how much better these students could have done if given balanced minerals?

In late January, "The Alliance for Natural Health" (ANH) appeared before the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg to make their case against Codex Alimentarius guidelines. If it goes unchallenged and unchanged, the guidelines will wipe out 5,000 or so supplements and natural health products from the shelves of EU health food stores this coming August

As the clock continues to tick, the magnitude of what will be lost to our European neighbors, and what may come here and further encroach on our supplement sovereignty, is overwhelming. Access to over 300 vitamin and mineral ingredients (out of a total of 420) is at stake, including the main natural forms of vitamin E, many forms of vitamin C, MSM, and minerals such as vanadium, silicon, and boron -- many of the ingredients we have written about here that have helped hundreds of thousands of people maintain their health naturally, and safely, for years.

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Take a few moments to go in and use these tools. Knowledge and truth are very powerful. NVIC's (www.nvic.org) Mercury Calculator is quick and easy to use. Vaccines in use today as well as those sold in the past, listed by vaccine type and manufacturer's name. Users just enter a weight and click on the vaccines which were/are to be give. The total mercury load is automatically calculated to reveal how many times it is over the allowable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "safe" limits for mercury exposure.

This time last year I was preparing to visit one of the large areas known for growing Ananas comosus Merr. Hawaii… While thinking about that marvelous trip I also remember eating a lot of these and enjoying every morsel! Christopher Columbus discovered this delectable food growing on the island of Guadeloupe in 1493 and took them back to Spain. It became very popular in Europe by the 1600s.

What is Ananas comosus Merr? Pineapple! The exceptional juiciness and vibrant tropical flavor of pineapple that balances the tastes of sweet and tart make them only second to bananas as America’s favorite tropical fruit. Although the season for pineapple runs from March through June, they are available year-round in local markets.

Bromelain, the great health property contained in pineapples, has been used for hundreds of years as a digestive aid, and to treat inflammation and other health problems. Recently, bromelain has been investigated for possible anticancer activity and now studies show it to contain protease that is a great blood thinner cholesterol lowering agent, thereby helping in preventing heart disease and stroke. Now all these will require daily consumption of pineapple and a very large portion.

Pineapple was a culinary favorite of the fierce Carib Indians who lived on islands in the sea that still bears their name.

Raw pineapple contains;
Calcium, a mineral, is used for building bones and teeth and in maintaining bone strength. Calcium is also used in muscle contraction, blood clotting, and maintenance of cell membranes.
Iron, Necessary for production hemoglobin, and oxygenation of red blood cells, builds up blood quality, and increases resistance as well as increasing energy production.
Magnesium, Key substance in proper functioning of nerves and muscles and healthy maintenance of bones. Helps protect the arterial lining from the stress of sudden blood pressure changes.
Phosphorus, Essential for utilization of carbohydrate, fats and proteins for growth, maintenance, repair of cells, and energy production. Necessary for proper skeletal growth, tooth development, kidney functioning and transference of nerve impulses.
Potassium, Essential for muscles, nerves and heart. Aids in proper maintenance of mineral balance of blood, as well as stable blood pressure. Works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance.
Sodium, The mineral is needed to maintain proper water balance and blood pH. The mineral aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, muscle function and immune system maintenance.
Zinc, important in prostate gland functions and the growth of reproductive organs. The mineralization of bone, a healthy immune system, the digestion of proteins, the acuity of taste and smell, detoxification of free radical promoting metals, collagen formation and wound healing, all depend on zinc. It assists in the transportation of vitamin A in the blood. Sufficient intake and absorption of zinc are needed to maintain the proper concentration of vitamin E in the blood.
Copper, its functions involve the development and maintenance of the cardiovascular, skeletal and the nervous system, including the brain. The development and maintenance of the red blood cells and healthy skin and hair also depend upon copper. Found in all the tissues, the mineral is most concentrated in the brain, heart, kidney, and liver.
Manganese, essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses.
Selenium, enhances the immune system, normal development of the fetus during pregnancy, improving arthritic symptoms, and protecting the skin from UV rays. A deficiency could result in birth defects, increased risk of cancer, heart and liver diseases, Down’s syndrome and fibrocystic breast disease.

A host of vitamins; Such as C, Thiamin, B1, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, B-6, Folate, Folic acid, B-12, A, Retinol, E, Tocopherol. Along with Amino acids such as Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine,Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Proline and Serine.

Low in calories! Pineapple is best eaten alone between meals or its enzymes will be used up digesting food and not benefiting your body as well as it could.

Look for pineapples that are heavy for their size. While larger pineapples will have more edible flesh, there is usually no difference in quality between a small and large size pineapple. Pineapples should be free of soft spots, bruises and darkened “eyes,” all of which may indicate that the pineapple is past its prime. Choose fruit with a fragrant sweet smell at the stem end. Avoid pineapple that smells musty, sour or fermented.

Pineapple can be left at room temperature for one or two days before serving. While this process will not make the fruit any sweeter, it will help it to become softer and juicier. Since they are very perishable, you should watch closely during storing period to ensure that they do not spoil. After two days, if you are still not ready to consume the pineapple, you should wrap it in a perforated plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator where it will keep for a maximum of three to five more days.

Pineapple that has been cut up should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay fresher and retain more taste and juiciness if you also place some liquid, preferably juice from the pineapple, in the container. Although pineapple can be frozen, this process greatly affects its flavor.

Our favorite way of eating pineapple is fresh and raw, can't beat it for great taste and enjoyment. My husband loves pineapple pie.

Word of caution: If you are taking blood thinners eat pineapple or drink pineapple juice but watch your blood closely for too much thinning.

Doctors, Hospitals End Videotaping Births
Apr 5, 2005
By ALLISON LINN

SEATTLE (AP) - Dr. John C. Nelson, an obstetrician, understands the desire of some parents to capture the miracle of birth on video. But a few years ago, he put a stop to the practice among his patients for fear the delivery-room footage could someday become Exhibit A in court.

"What once used to be really fun and warm and cozy and so forth is now a potential nail in the coffin from a liability perspective," said Nelson, who practices in Salt Lake City and delivered babies until 2003. He is now president of the American Medical Association.

Many doctors and hospitals around the country are clamping down on videotaping in the delivery room out of concern those family videos could be used in malpractice suits.

Nelson acted three or four years ago after the medical center where he practiced urged limits. He said he does not allow families to videotape the birth itself, but they are free to record other events, such as the mother's first moments with her child.

The doctor conceded that it can be difficult to tell excited, expectant parents that they will not be able to capture baby's first wail, or Mom's hard work, on video. But he said, "The doctor wants to be concerned about the clinical issue in front of him, and not have to worry about how it's going to play on TV."

Others argue that that is exactly how doctors should be thinking when they deliver a baby or perform other medical procedures.

"If doctors were concerned about liability and frivolous lawsuits, they should welcome videotapes," said David Beninger, a lawyer in Seattle. "A videotape proves what happens and when it happens. There's no more reliance on faded memories."

Beninger said most people want to record a child's birth for the memories, not the evidence, but those tapes can also come in handy if something goes wrong.

He relied on a personal videotape in a case involving a boy who was born in 1999 and died last May of pneumonia. He argued that medical records inaccurately portrayed the baby as healthy throughout the birth while the videotape showed dire complications.

The family eventually reached a $2 million settlement with Cascade Midwives and Birth Center in Everett. The medical center declined to comment.

The AMA has no guidelines on personal videotaping of deliveries. Alicia Mitchell, a spokeswoman for the American Hospital Association, said some hospitals have come up with policies, but many simply urge the patient to work it out with the doctor.

"Certainly the tendency is to move toward less and less ability to videotape," said Larry Veltman, chairman of the professional liability committee for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

In his own practice in Portland, Ore., Veltman allows some videotaping and photography, as long as the family has permission from everyone in the room and agrees to turn off the camera in an emergency.

LENA'S COMMENT: I still find it hard to believe that a doctor who is confident in his/her abilities would stoop to such paranoia... The number of lawsuits filed for birth malpractice is miniscule!

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