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Healthy House Guide: Clear Your Home of Hidden Toxins
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by Bojan Schianetz You probably know enough about environmental pollution to want clean air and water, and to demand that they not be filled with toxins. You may also be making more careful choices than ever about the foods you buy to avoid feeding your family foods that are full of toxins. But many more toxins may be lurking in your home, disguised in seemingly ʻinnocentʼ household products that are secretly eroding your familyʼs health. Maybe unknown to you, toxins can build up in your body until one day the body has just had enough: Itʼs reached toxic overload. Itʼs as though all systems begin to shut down. You get allergies, or allergies worsen; you fall ill and cannot quite recover; you become more irritable, constantly fatigued, or your body aches…or much worse. The great news is that you can prevent toxic overload, or even begin to reverse it by reducing the amount of toxins you and your family are exposed to. And the place to begin is at home, because…
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HEALTHY LIVING Studies Show that the Average Home is More Toxic than Outside Studies from WEEKLY different countries E-NEWS report that the quality of indoor air can be worse than the air outside. Not only can our homes contain hundreds of toxins, but the buildup of toxic fumes in enclosed spaces can magnify their toxic effects. Considering that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors, that puts our health and the health of our families at considerable risk. Here are just a few of the indoor pollution problems being reported:
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and furnishings, and is widely used in carpet manufacturing. It gives off poisonous fumes, and can also enter through the skin. Many hospitals have dropped, or are considering dropping latex gloves, as the latex has been known to trigger severe allergic reactions. This is the same latex used to make ordinary dishwashing gloves, rubber aprons, and rubber bands. Dr. Rebecca Sutton of The Environmental Working Group recently reported that “kids are exposed to 27 chemical ingredients that have never been assessed for safety...not by industry, or by the government.” All of these are found in common baby products. Poor quality of indoor air has been shown in studies from Denmark and Sweden to lead to cardiovascular disease.
An American consumer group, Mary PIRG, recently reported on the presence of formaldehyde in baby furniture. Officially listed as a carcinogenic, formaldehyde is found in wood composite building materials
The CSIRO estimated that cost of poor internal air quality in Australia at around $12 billion per year, and that was in 1998! More recent official reports indicate that the problem of indoor pollution is growing fast. …..And this is just the tip of the problem. You may not be able to get rid of all the toxins your family is exposed to outside the
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HEALTHY LIVING home, but you can make your home a safe haven for them. As a naturopath with expertise in WEEKLY E-NEWS environment medicine, who has previously worked as an Environmental Engineer, I know what toxins can do, both to our environment…..and to your health. I also learned from personal experience that living a healthy lifestyle does not ensure that you are free from toxins.
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In most cases, they were being affected by toxins... most of them in their own homes!
My new book, ʻTodayʼs Most Important Healthy House Secrets You Must Know to Protect Yourself and Your Familyʼ can save you and your family years of Several years ago, despite being very fit, illness, pain and distress. You can I was finding it increasingly difficult to ! function. I lacked energy, was constantly order the book in our clinic or send tired, unable even to stay alert at us an email to important meetings. I developed frequent severe headaches, body pains info@beyondgoodhealth.com. You will be doing a great deal to protect your family. and vertigo, and went on to develop This is especially important for family allergies to many different substances, members who have allergies or who are ill including many foods. What I was or frail…and for your children because… experiencing were symptoms of toxic overload. Toxins had been slowly accumulating in my body, and now, due to high levels of stress, my body was no no longer able to cope. Iʼve seen this pattern time and again in hundreds of patients who suffered from chronic ʻinexplicableʼ health problems, allergies, asthma, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, or dizziness.
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Children Are Especially Vulnerable To Toxins
affected by geomagnetic and electromagnetic pollution
Have you WEEKLY noticed that children E-NEWS are always the first victims of pollution disasters like those that occurred at the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl? Thatʼs because children are more vulnerable to toxins than adults. What affects you mildly can be very dangerous to a child. For example, fumes that just give you a headache can kill a small child. Why? Because:
They are more likely to put things into their mouths or touch things without washing their hands than adults.
STUDY FINDS DANGEROUS TOXINS IN EVERYDAY BABY PRODUCTS The Environmental Working Group asked 3,300 parents asking what baby products they used, and found that many of them contained harmful chemicals. According to environmental scientist Dr. Rebecca Sutton, who ran the study, “What we found is every day through the use of personal care, kids are exposed to 27 chemical ingredients that have never been assessed for safety...not by industry, or by the government.” “Study: Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products”, Sue Kwon, CBS 5, EWG press release 1 Nov 2007
Their immune systems are not fully developed Their bodyʼs ability to naturally detoxify itself is not yet developed Toxic effects are more concentrated due to their smaller size, and it takes much less toxin to overwhelm their systems Their higher metabolic rate means they breathe faster, and toxins circulate through their bodies faster They are closer to the ground where many toxins, such as natural gas, mercury and airborne toxins settle, so they get stronger concentrations. Their immature nervous systems and brains are more easily
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Also, after 17 years of dealing with toxins, I found that most parents do not realize just how many highly toxic substances are in their homes. But they’re not to blame. Even most trained doctors don’t know how many toxins surround us, or that those toxins are making us sick!!
How This Book Will Help You Keep Your Family Safe You get loads of clear steps you can take to: improve the quality of your indoor air clear your home of mould, a highly allergenic and harmful substance! provide pure drinking water for your family, and avoid toxins in shower water, which can enter through your pores
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HEALTHY LIVING select kitchenware that does not leach chemicals into your food, or release toxins into the air (Youʼll WEEKLY E-NEWS learn that seemingly harmless cookware can become toxic when heated!)
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engineer for many years, and was a practicing naturopath, I was astonished to discover just how many dangerous toxins I
choose furnishings that have not been treated with toxic chemicals that can remain active long after purchase select flooring that helps control dust mites (a major allergen) and does not give off toxic fumes for years reduce the level of electromagnetic pollution from appliances was exposed to at home, from off-gassing carpets to toxin-releasing cookware, to and other sources...and lots more. ordinary plastic wrap. You canʼt control the outdoor environment, but you CAN do As a result of my intensive research into something about indoor pollution household furnishings, construction …and still maintain your comfortable, materials, and ordinary home products, and modern lifestyle! into the chemical behaviour of different toxins, I was able to take definitive steps to With this book, you will have the clear toxins from my home and workplace. knowledge to make small changes and Now I share these steps with you. I know wise choices that will create a safer, theyʼll improve your familyʼs wellbeing and healthier home environment for your resistance to disease, as they did mine. family. Even if you just take a few of the recommended steps, you can improve your The first thing I did when I realised that home air quality and reduce your familyʼs my growing allergies were due to toxic exposure to toxins. A handful of overload was take a good, hard look at improvements can go a long way to keeping my home and work environments. Even your family safe. And you may even save though Iʼd worked as an environmental hundreds of dollars in annual bills!
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Electromagnetic Pollution: The Invisible Threat to Your Health WEEKLY by Dr Karin Schianetz E-NEWS Electromagnetic radiation surrounds us. Some sources are natural, while many are human-made. Electromagnetic fields (EMFʼs) surround devices such as digital alarm clocks, computers, televisions, hair dryers, toasters and coffee makers. The effects of electromagnetic fields have been studied only recently, and they may be creating health problems for millions of individuals. They can even affect everything from plant growth to the weather.
remote caves with no electricity!
It was initially believed that human-made sources such as electricity, microwaves and radio frequencies elicited no effect on the human body. Electric devices typically produce Extremely Low Frequency fields up to 300 Hertz (oscillations per second). Other technological devices produce Intermediate Frequency fields from 300 Hertz to 10 Mega Hertz or Radio Frequency fields from 10 Mega Hertz to 300 Giga Hertz. All these sources were initially considered nonThe more you use these devices and the ionizing and unable to break chemical closer your proximity to them, the higher bonds. your exposure to electromagnetic fields. When you plug in an electrical device, it However, several epidemiological studies is immediately surrounded by an have shown that strong and multidirectional electrical field, even when it is turned off. EMFʼs can disrupt normal cell polarity and When it is turned on, it also becomes blood functions. This is possible simply surrounded by a magnetic field. The because our bodies are 70 percent water, larger the current, the stronger the and our cells are 97 percent water with 3 magnetic field. percent salt; in other words, we can conduct electricity. If we couldnʼt, we wouldnʼt be These fields are also emitted by highvoltage transmission lines outdoors; such EMFʼs can extend hundreds of meters. The same holds true for electric trains, high-tension power lines, distribution lines under homes or along roadways. Most building materials in homes shield electric fields to some extent, though they do not shield magnetic fields. In short, we are exposed to electrical fields 24/7. The only exception to this is hermits in Beyond Good Health Clinics - BRISBANE - GOLD COAST - 1300 853 006
HEALTHY LIVING alive! Thatʼs why we can rub our feet on the carpet and shock each other. All bodily functions WEEKLY andE-NEWS responses are controlled via electromagnetic waves from the brain; all our cells and tissues generate EMFʼs. Yet our natural electromagnetic system functions and self-regulates most effectively in an environment thatʼs free from synthetic EMFʼs. Most epidemiological studies involving synthetic EMFʼs explore the link to cancer. Persistent exposure to EMFʼs may act as a continuous immunesystem stressor, which can instigate myriad health problems, depending on an individualʼs health, genetic predisposition and sensitivity. People with high electrical sensitivity and/or electromagnetic hypersensitivity may experience irritability, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, headaches, depression, anxiety, slow or fast heartbeat, ears ringing, tooth pain, deteriorated fillings, impaired sense of smell, altered sugar metabolism and immune system abnormalities. Even low levels of electromagnetic fields can increase the permeability of the blood
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brain barrier, allowing greater chemical uptake into the brain. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your familyʼs exposure to EMFs. Keep distance from all electric and electronic devices. For instance, move electric devices, such as electric clocks and radios at least 1 meter away from your bed; some experts recommend 3 meter. Sit at least 1 meter from your television set. The larger the screen, the farther away you should sit. Unplug all electronic appliances when youʼre finished using them. Avoid using cordless electronic devices. This includes electric toothbrushes, razors and phones— especially digital models. All these devices use magnetic induction to charge the batteries and create large magnetic fields. Replace cordless phones with corded phones or switch cordless phones off when not in use. They do emit strong radio frequencies 24/7. Avoid the use of WiFi and mobile phones. If you do have to use the your mobile phone for more than a few minutes a day then purchase a good It is scientifically proven that all technological devices emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that can erode your immune system harming everything from your sleep cycles, to cellular repair and stress levels.
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HEALTHY LIVING head set and do not carry it on your body. Eliminate dimmers and three-way WEEKLY E-NEWS switches. They emit particularly strong EMFʼs. Minimize exposure to fluorescent tube lighting. Use high-quality Bio-Energy devices. These devices emit a subtle energy frequency that can neutralize harmful energies and/or balance your personal energy field. They work by expanding and strengthening your bio-energy field, which in turn allows your body to ground and purify unbalanced and chaotic energies such as EMFʼs more effectively. People who live close to high-voltage power lines, or mobile towers may also want to consult an experienced building biologist to ascertain environmental EMFʼs, and find out about best ways to shield their home if necessary.
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Remove EMF’s in your home and boost your energy: Have your house audited by a professional Know the EMF emitters inside and outside of your house Know the field strength you are exposed to in different areas of your house Find out which EMF frequencies are effecting you most. Learn about easy ways to reduce and shield EMFs in your house. The EMF audit takes up to 2 hours and is done by an experienced building biologist. We assess the whole frequency range, including very low frequencies, radio frequencies and dirty electricity. For a short time only we offer our EMF audits for an introductory price of
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There are many facets to “The Chocolate Frog Diet”
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1. Nutrition – The program assesses
by Monica Siemsen The Chocolate Frog Diet is a program which encourages and supports people in obtaining healthy weight loss. The dictionary defines health as “The optimal state of well being – physical, mental, and social; not just the absence of disease”. Weight loss is often incorrectly seen as the ultimate goal of a weight management program. My programʼs approach is to maintain optimal health while achieving weight loss. Many studies have shown that good nutrition decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and many cancers. Ongoing studies into the nutritional status of 3 million people from America, Australia, and New Zealand are indicating that many people in first world countries lack adequate nutrition. This situation is made much worse by weight loss programs which rely on severe food restrictions, meal replacements (egg with protein drinks), or which result in rapid weight loss. To avoid this situation a weight loss program must address many facets. The Chocolate Frog Diet does this.
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current nutritional intake (fresh fruit, vegetables and protein versus highly process foods), water consumption, alcohol intake, and the pattern of food intake during the day. It then ensures good nutrition is maintained during the process of weight loss. Weight Management – Due to the approach used by this program weight management is successful in the long term. Food Sensitivities and Allergies – can not only effect nutritional status, but also result in weight gain. We offer detailed and practical advice on this. Nutritional Supplement Advice – Twenty-five years experience in this field enables us to give expert advice. Although many people do not require nutritional supplementation there are some who will benefit from it. Emotional Support –is essential as emotions effect overall health, influence the ability to achieve lifestyle change, and are often one of the main reasons people are having weight issues. I ensure emotional support is provided every step of the way. Lifestyle Change - Our outcome based approach along with our close working relationship with each client ensures lasting lifestyle change. This is the key to long term weight loss Initial assessment - with questionnaires about overall health, history of weight and medical problems, personality, and
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metabolism, combined with baseline individual to include foods they enjoy measurement of weight, body size eating. A variety of techniques are used measurements, hydration, visceral to assist the individual to do this. fat and metabolic age gives much of The program can be conducted either in the information we use to construct person, over the phone, or by email. It is your individual program. best to do the initial assessment either 8. Tracking of each clientʼs progress in person or over the phone but follow- using most of the up sessions can be done “The reason I know that measurements we using email as well. this program works is conduct at the initial Phone calls are made simple I used to be fat assessment. Visits are using pre-booked times for 20 years and now I am usually performed and emails are not” -Monica weekly either in person answered within 24 or on the phone until the hours. goal weight is achieved. 9. Support of each clientʼs new Monica Siemsen is a weight loss lifestyle with regular visits to identify practitioner and dedicated to help our and address any issues they may be BGH clients to achieve and maintain a having these visits are usually part of healthy and perfect weight. the tracking visits, but I also offer Monica knows from her own experience support between visits – usually by what she is talking about. After 20 years phone, texting, or email. of yo-yo dieting Monica is now able to manage and maintain her weight. She Overall Approach was a size 24 10 years and now she has maintained a size 14 for the past 7 Each program is specifically designed for years. It took her 3 years to lose 45 kgs the individual taking into account age, so Monica knows what it is like to be personality, home life, work life, uncomfortable and have little to no self responsibilities, body type and general esteem. With her proven program sheʼll health. Following initial assessment my help you never have to feel that way clients are counselled about the major again. areas in their life which are impacting on In order to find a solution for her own their weight. They are then supported over weight loss problem Monica developed the ensuing months to change these a program that worked not only for her, areas. it worked also for hundreds of her Careful monitoring ensures I have the clients. She discovered her passion to opportunity to address issues which are help also others to experience the same blocking the required changes, and allows break through weight loss results with me to identify new areas that may need to long lasting lifestyle change. be changed. Please call the clinic for more Great emphasis is put on maintaining a diet which is easy to follow, and allows the information and to book a session.
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