Years ago people were concerned by the dangers of radiation from atomic bombs, but these days the radiation that most people are suffering from is the electromagnetic pollution from electronics. We tend to forget about the pervasive influence of televisions, DVD’s, VCR’s, stereos, computers, clock radios, cell phones, fax machines, infrared receivers and satellite dishes, not to mention the ever-increasing number of transmission towers and satellites that surround us all.
The human body was not designed to thrive in this kind of electromagnetic pollution. Yet there’s little chance that people are going to toss away their electronic helpers. The health impact from these kinds of influences can be as simple as a lack of energy and headaches, but they can also result in mental confusion, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, constipation, tumors, slowed healing and a weakened immune system.
The body has a remarkable ability to adapt to changing environments given the correct tools, in this case, herbs. There are nutritional plants that are well known for protecting the body from radiation and electromagnetic pollution. They do this in three ways. First, they provide antioxidants to repair the damage. Second, they act by attracting and binding the radiation to themselves and carrying it out of the body. Third, they massively feed the glandular, immune and nervous systems.
These are the parts of the body most adversely affected by radiation. By powerfully enhancing these systems, they are more prepared to counter the adverse effects of radiation.
Even though nuclear power and electronics are modern problems, electromagnetic pollution is not a new challenge. Naturally occurring radiation in the Earth from underground streams, volcanic activity and radioactive minerals have made parts of the Earth unhealthy to live on. Certain foods and herbs have been traditionally used due to their ability to help the body deal with environmental or biological problems.
For example, Kelp, has been a mainstay of the Japanese diet for thousands of years. Japan endures an amazingly high number or earthquakes and tremors. The land is cut by a huge number of streams and springs. This produces a wide exposure to natural radiation and electrically active minerals.
Kelp has a component called Algin that helps the body eliminate radiation. Kelp is also high in natural iodine, the principle mineral for the thyroid gland, a part of the body that is often adversely affected by radiation.
A similar product to Kelp is Irish Moss. Curiously it isn’t from Ireland and it’s not a moss, but it is from the sea and high in iodine and it also helps protect the body from radiation.
A product containing both herbs is TS II with Hops. This also includes the helpful herb Hops that not only relaxes the body but also helps remove old, trapped hormones that cause problems like baldness. If your weight is creeping up, hair is thinning down and energy levels are not what they use to be, 4 to 5 capsules of TS II with Hops each morning might be a good idea.
The Chinese have long used the plant Astragalus, to protect the body from radiation. Think of Astragalus as being food for the thymus gland and the rest of the immune system. It is the immune system that has to work the hardest to protect the body from the free radicals that electromagnetic pollution creates. The immune system is reactive in nature and its capabilities are awesome, although the limiting factor is how well it is fed.
The Chinese herbal tradition is composed of complicated formulations and while you can use Astragalus as an individual herb, the combination Trigger Immune®, is built around Astragalus and is used as an immune system strengthener. Depending upon how much time you spend around electronics, you could use 3,6, or 9 capsules daily of either Astragalus or Trigger Immune®.
Antioxidants are very important for repairing the damage done by free radicals from electromagnetic fields. The proanthocyanadins found in grape seed and maritime pine bark are a wonderful antioxidant and are found in Grapine®, High Potency. It’s interesting to note that one of the places where the body first shows the effects of electromagnetic radiation is in the acuity of the eyes. When a person uses the recommended amount of Grapine (1 mg for every pound of weight) one of the first improvements they notice is improving eyesight. For example, if you weigh 120 lbs, you would take 120 mg. (2 tablets) daily.
Electromagnetic radiation more adversely affects the person with low mineral reserves. This is because the transmission of electricity in the body is through the electrically active minerals called the electrolytes. Daily supplementation with products like pH Green Zone, 2 scoops daily, Coral Calcium, 2 scoops daily, and Potassium Combination, 4-6 daily, provides these kinds of foundation minerals in easy to absorb forms. Most people use Potassium Combination to help relieve water retention, however it contains Kelp, Irish Moss and Potassium so besides providing valuable electrolytes, it helps to pull radioactive and electromagnetic pollutants out of the body.
How often do you need to work with these kinds of protectors? Every day that you plan on being around electronics and still want to be healthy!
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