TOXO — A Conversation With Robert Sapolsky [ROBERT SAPOLSKY:] In the endless sort of struggle that neurobiologists have — in terms of free will, determinism — my feeling has always been that there's not a whole lot of free will out there, and if there is, it's in the least interesting places and getting more sparse all the time. But there's a whole new realm of neuroscience which I've been thinking about, which I'm starting to do research on, that throws in another element of things going on below the surface affecting our behavior. And it's got to do with this utterly bizarre world of parasites manipulating our behavior. It turns out that this is not all that surprising. There are all sorts of parasites out there that get into some organism, and what they need to do is parasitize the organism and increase the likelihood that they, the parasite, will be fruitful and multiply, and in some cases they can manipulate the behavior of the host. Some of these are pretty astounding. We started looking at this. So what about humans?
Water Fluoridation Is A Crime Against Humanity The way that water fluoridation has been presented to the people in various cities and municipalities falls right into this definition of a crime against humanity. When fluoride was first tested on the people of Brantford Ontario (the first Canadian city to fluoridate their water supply) in 1945, the people were told that it would wipe out tooth decay, strengthen bones, and even improve hearing. The “cure all” type of elixir that any snake oil salesman would love to sell. Little did the residents of Brantford know, the fluoride was already being added to their water while this was being spouted. For three months, until the city and health officials told the people. In the present day almost 90% of health professionals will tell you that water fluoridation is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay. When I spoke to Dr. Flouridation may not do much for cavitiestheglobeandmail.com/life/health Quebeckers have more cavities than people in Ontario, but the difference is slight.
UNICEF - Official Position on Water Fluoridation Fluoride in water: An overview Throughout many parts of the world, high concentrations of fluoride occurring naturally in groundwater and coal have caused widespread fluorosis - a serious bone disease - among local populations. We purposely fluoridate a range of everyday products, notably toothpaste and drinking water, because for decades we have believed that fluoride in small doses has no adverse effects on health to offset its proven benefits in preventing dental decay. But more and more scientists are now seriously questioning the benefits of fluoride, even in small amounts. This paper gives a brief introduction to fluoride issues, particularly as they relate to the quality of drinking water. Basic facts about fluoride Fluoride exists fairly abundantly in the earth's crust and can enter groundwater by natural processes; the soil at the foot of mountains is particularly likely to be high in fluoride from the weathering and leaching of bedrock with a high fluoride content. Rainwater.
Toxoplasmosis Test Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. A toxoplasmosis test is a blood test that checks for antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondiiparasite. Your body's natural defense system (immune system) will make these antibodies only if you have been infected by this tiny parasite. The amount and type of antibodies you have shows whether your infection is recent or occurred in the past. For most people, toxoplasmosis is not dangerous and goes away on its own. You can become infected by eating food such as undercooked or raw meat from an infected animal or by handling an infected cat or its stool (feces). To see if your growing baby is infected, the test can be done on a sample of the fluid that is around your baby (amniotic fluid) taken during amniocentesis. Why It Is Done A toxoplasmosis test is done to check if a: Pregnant woman has antibodies from a toxoplasmosis infection.
How to Detox Fluorides from Your Body (NaturalNews) You can rid you body of most fluorides with some easy natural remedies. Fluorides have been linked to a variety of severe chronic, even acute health issues. First a quick review summary of fluoride. Fluoride Toxicity Fluoride is a soluble salt, not a heavy metal. Sodium Fluoride is a synthetic waste product of the nuclear, aluminum, and phosphate fertilizer industries. It damages the liver and kidneys, weakens the immune system, possibly leading to cancer, creates symptoms that mimic fibromyalgia, and performs as a Trojan Horse to carry aluminum across the blood brain barrier. Another not commonly known organ victim of fluorosis is the pineal gland, located in the middle of the brain. Various permutations of Sodium Fluoride are also in many insecticides for homes and pesticides for crops. Avoiding Fluoride Contamination As always, the first step in detoxifying is to curb taking in toxins. Magnesium is a very important mineral that many are lacking. Sources:
Toxoplasmosis: The strain explains severity of infection Public release date: 14-Mar-2011 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: Ekaterina Peshevaepeshev1@jhmi.edu 410-516-4996Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Providing clues into why the severity of a common parasitic infection can vary greatly from person to person, a new Johns Hopkins study shows that each one of three strains of the cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii sets off a unique reaction in the nerve cells it invades. Past research suggests that the parasite, estimated to infect 25 percent of people worldwide, can trigger or exacerbate psychotic symptoms and schizophrenia in genetically predisposed people. The findings of the new study, published in the March issue of the journal Infection and Immunity, help explain why the infection causes serious disease in some but not in others and clarify its role in psychiatric disorders, the researchers say. "We already know that toxoplasmosis can play a role in some psychiatric disorders, but up until now we didn't know why.
The Electronic Cigarette: The Answer To Quit Smoking? – The Journal Posted on 27 February 2011. Our Readers Are Eligible For Exclusive Free Trial. Promotion Ends: August 29, 2012 Have you heard of the E-Cigarette or Electronic Cigarette ? If you haven’t and you’re a smoker or even a non-smoker, today is your lucky day. An E-Cigarette looks like a cigarette, feels like a cigarette, taste like a cigarette, but there’s something very different about it…it’s a better, healthier way to smoke. But we here at Life Style Journals are a little skeptical and aren‘t sure that we‘ve seen any real proof that these electronic cigarettes work to aide in quitting smoking. To get started, I have smoked for nearly 25 years and I volunteered to be the guinea pig. Most of the success stories talk about trying a 4-6 week program to quit smoking, tapering off the nicotine cartridges as you advance in the program. After one week smoking the Direct ECig™ I was surprised at the dramatic results. was very convenient. On d ay 7 I st
Life Extension Daily News NewsRx.com DURHAM, N.C. - Cancer cells circulating in the blood carry newly identified proteins that could be screened to improve prognostic tests and suggest targets for therapies, report scientists at the Duke Cancer Institute (see also Stem Cell Research). Building on current technologies that detect tumor cells circulating in blood, the Duke team was able to characterize these cells in a new way, illuminating how they may escape from the originating tumors and move to other locations in the body. The circulating tumor components include proteins normally seen when embryonic stem cells begin to specialize and move through the body to develop organs such as the heart, bones and skin, the Duke scientists reported this month in the journal Molecular Cancer Research. The discovery may enhance the accuracy of blood tests that detect circulating cancer cells, giving doctors better information to gauge how a patient's disease is responding or progressing.