Health-Essentials.info Newsletter: October 2006

Greetings from Lincoln.  It has been quite a hiatus since my last newsletter (I hope you missed it … ), but I've been busily working on updating my Health-Essentials.info website.  The update still isn't complete, but I had some things here that I really didn't want to put off any longer.  Hope you find this info helpful.

The problem of chemicals in our environment:

I don't know about you, but I live in an area where agricultural and lawn chemicals and pesticides present a serious environmental problem.  Step outside almost any evening during the growing season, and you can feel the chemicals wrapping your body in their toxic grip.  If I stay outside more than a couple of minutes, I'll itch for hours afterwards.  Sometimes, I'll feel as if I'm being swarmed by insects.  And if an insect actually lands on me, I'll have the creepy-crawlies for hours.

I've had this problem with chemicals for years; but when I noticed that my wife was starting to display some of the same sensitivities, I started to think about this issue more seriously.

Most of these chemicals are carcinogenic.  That has been known for years.  But what many people don't understand is that these chemicals can have a broad array of other negative effects on your health — both physically and mentally.

• Many of these chemicals have estrogen-like properties that lead to serious hormonal/endocrine imbalances in both men and women.  This can lead to infertility and menstrual problems in women and the feminization of men.  It is likely the main contributor to sexual problems in both men and women.  They could also be a contributor to the rampant incidence of obesity in this country.
• These chemicals also bind to receptor sites on the cells, essentially inactivating a wide range of hormones in the body — from thyroid hormones to testosterone.  They clog the brain and inhibit the activity of neurotransmitters, and may be implicated in everything from depression to autism. 

If you doubt the seriousness of the chemical contamination of our environment, here are three articles that you should look at.

• Pesticides, NOT West Nile Virus, are the Leading Cause of Bird Deaths: After studying more than 80,000 birds brought into a New York State pathology laboratory for a study on the West Nile Virus, it was found that, in the vast majority of these birds, the cause of death was pesticide poisoning, not the West Nile Virus.  (See the whole article at http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/4/pesticides.htm.)
• The Damage This Polluted World Does to Your Body: A reporter for National Geographic did a study to identify the poisons in his own body, poisons acquired "by merely living".  The results of 14 blood tests revealed 320 different chemicals in his body.  (See the whole article at http://www.mercola.com/2006/oct/10/the-damage-this-polluted-world-does-to-your-body.htm.)
• Pesticide and Herbicide Contamination: Each year, there are about three pounds of pesticides and herbicides applied for every man, woman and child in the USA.  One of the problems, however, is that these dangerous chemicals do not stay where they are applied.  As a result, there is widespread toxicity among people.  One study found that 50% of semen samples contained one specific herbicide, and 82% of urine samples were positive for one pesticide.  But with 889 other toxins that could be tested, what is the load the average American carries?  (See the whole article at http://www.mercola.com/2005/nov/3/pesticide_and_herbicide_contamination.htm.)

But, there is hope.  The essential oil blend of JuvaCleanse is a great way to rid your body of these harmful chemicals.  Several drops, placed in a capsule and taken orally twice a day, will significantly increase your body's ability to excrete these toxins — along with mercury and other heavy metals — in your urine.  Another option is the essential oil blend GLF.  It contains the same three oils found in JuvaCleanse, but also includes grapefruit, hyssop and spearmint oils.

I started taking large quantities of GLF and other essential oils internally, and I've seen rather amazing results in less than a week.  I'm still detoxing, so there is a ;bit of a headache associated with that (which would go away if I backed off a little and detoxed more slowly); but I'm feeling much more alive.  That is something quite amazing for someone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia — especially when I'm coming off a significant respiratory infection.  Two other things I've noticed are:

1. My beard, which has been quite gray for several years now, is turning a nice shade of brown.  It hasn't been this un-gray in at least 15 years.
2. My eyes are bluer than they've been since high school.  Because of the depth of my illness over the years, my irises have had more of a pale, tattered look.  But this last week, the tattering has healed considerably, giving my eyes a much bluer appearance.  If you know anything about Iridology, that indicates significant healing in the body.

I'm feeling pretty juiced here — really excited about the potential of these oils.  My feeling is: If you have any sort of health problem, whether it's chemical toxicity or whatever, start taking as much of the oils as your system can tolerate, and just see what the results might be.  Applying the oils topically and inhaling them provide wonderful benefits, as well; but the power of ingesting oils is something you have to experience to believe.

You can find these oils at www.therapeutic-grade.com or www.youngliving.com/anson.

Prescription for Disaster:

The Inside Scoop on How FDA & Big Business are Putting Your Health at Risk — This new DVD (with insights by many of today's top medical insiders) reveals how big business is influencing lawmakers, the FDA, and possibly your own doctor to trade YOUR health for profit.  According to Dr Joseph Mercola (www.mercola.com), this is the most in-depth coverage on one of the most critical issues of our time.

I highly recommend this DVD.  It can forever change your perceptions on state of healthcare in the USA.  You can learn more about it and get your copy at http://www.mercola.com/dvd/prescription_for_disaster.htm.

You might also be interested in reading Joseph Mercola's new book The Great Bird Flu Hoax.  It's about much more than avian flu; it exposes many problems in today's health care system.  Get your copy at http://www.greatbirdfluhoax.com/.

A new attack on your health freedom:

The Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) is somewhat central to the freedom you have to choose a natural, non-pharmaceutical healthcare option in the USA.  But DSHEA has come under attack almost from the time it was signed into law.  According to the American Association for Health Freedom, the latest barrage comes from S. 3546, the Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (the Adverse Event Reporting bill).

Althought this bill was introduced to committee this summer, it's not likely to be acted on this year.  Still, it's good to be aware of what is simmering below the surface and be prepared to contact your senators and representatives after the elections this fall.  (For updates, go to http://ga4.org/healthfreedom/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=3750024.)

Here are my thoughts on the Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act.

• As a consumer, I DON'T NEED to be protected from dietary supplements.  Any problems with dietary supplements are the consequence of restrictions on information mandated under the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).
• Unlike pharmaceuticals and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements are simply concentrated nutrient forms, and have an excellent safety record (see http://www.laleva.cc/supplements/medical_injury_law.pdf for a graphic summary).  I have a severe disability and rely on my supplements to have any sort of functionality.  They have proven themselves to be a far better, more effective — and vastly cheaper — alternative to allopathic medicine.
• Passage of S. 3546 could push us ever closer to the dismantling of DSHEA and subsequent restrictions on dietary supplements that are so vital to my well-being.  However limiting DSHEA might be, in terms of information about dietary supplements, it is still a beacon of freedom to the world, and provides an important alternative to the pharmaceutically-driven concept of healthcare.  One of the key elements of DSHEA is that it treats supplements as FOODS, not pharmaceuticals.
• I don't trust the FDA to look out for my welfare.  Despite the safety of dietary supplements, over a long period of time, and the problems we have seen with FDA-approved medications, there are still efforts to have access to dietary supplements severely restricted.  Junk scientific reports is one way; S. 3546 could be another.  (See the DVD, We Become Silent for an excellent overview of this problem.  Get your copy at http://www.welltv.com/.)

The amazing benefits of probiotics:

One of the best things you can do to promote good health — especially as we approach the cold and flu season — is to supplement your diet with probiotics.  For years, I've recommended Primal Defense, from Garden of Life.  With its homeostatic soil organisms, I have found it to be a powerful aid to health.  Along with the essential oils, it was one of the main factors that enabled me to climb out of over 35 years of severe disability and begin my own business.  But I've recently discovered something that excites me as much: Rebalanced Health Probiotics Plus.

Probiotics are health-enhancing bacteria that replenish the microflora in your intestinal track, helping your body to digest and absorb food, as well as fight off many different illnesses and disease.  According to Dr Joseph Mercola (www.mercola.com), Probiotics Plus is a natural, whole food that can literally undo the damage to your health caused by sugar, grains, processed foods, antibiotics and aspirin, and more.  After trying it for a few days, it was obvious to me that I experienced an up-tick in my immune function.  I recommend this product.

You can get Probiotics Plus at http://www.mercola.com/products/probiotics_plus.htm.

 

Well, that's it for this newsletter.  I hope that you found something in it to benefit your health and health freedom.  I'm sorry for the long silence since my last newsletter and hope that, in the months to come, I can stay in better touch.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Tom Anson
Anson Aromatic Essentials/Essential-Vitamins.com/Health-Essentials.info
301 Glenhaven Dr
Lincoln, NE  68505

Phone: 402-489-5064