
With the recent nuclear fallout in Japan, I have put together the following detox program for people concerned about radiation levels. Follow some or all of these suggestions depending on severity.
At the very least I recommend to keep some Powdered Kelp & Spirulina in the house - these are inexpensive and powerful emergency solutions. Many Asians that consume sea vegetables have shown little or no negative physical effects from radiation fallout.
Radiation damage can occur from radiation sources such as x-ray imaging, nuclear power, or fallout from atomic weapons. When exposed to excess radiation it breaks strands of DNA in the body's cells causing cell death.
Symptoms of Radiation Damage
Radiation sickness can occur within 24 hours of exposure or if chronic symptoms can be over an extended time.
Radiation syndrome symptoms include malaise, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, fever, headache. Bleeding and complications can affect the digestive system, nervous system, heart, and lungs.
Further complications:
Central nervous system diseases
Kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal problems
Poor growth in children
Skin conditions
Inflammation around the heart
Lung conditions or even respiratory failure
Vision issues including cataracts or even impairment
Reproductive organ damage
If the person exposed is very young or on heavy chemotherapy for cancer or on antibiotics or with a weaker than normal immune system, they could be at an even greater risk.
Best Foods
Greens - all kinds of green lettuces
Miso - a fermented soybean paste (eaten raw for best results)
Mineral rich foods - Potassium, calcium and mineral rich greens, seaweeds, and olives
High iodine foods - Greens: swiss chard, turnip greens, wild garlic, onion, watercress, squash, mustard, spinach, asparagus, kale, citrus fruits, watermelon, and pineapple. Seaweeds / Sea Vegetables: kelp, arame, wakame, kombu, and hijiki*
*Please note: For packaged seaweeds it is highly advised to call companies to ensure they provide a 3rd party lab report confirming iodine is present.
Foods To Eat In Moderation :Cruciferous/Brassica Vegetables
Best to use 2-3x a week in a moderate amount, as daily use in larger amounts could prevent iodine absorption.
Arugula, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, box choy, chinese cabbage, daikon radish, horseradish, kohlrabi, maca, radish, rapini, rutabaga, turnip, wasabi, watercress.
Foods To Avoid
Avoid any alcohol, refined sugars, sweets … or anything that weakens/lowers immunity
Avoid GMO foods: wheat, potatoes, corn…
Avoid excess and any cooked fats. Ie: no heated oils and if you do eat animal foods only very low fat and lean to be extra safe
Consume only ‘raw’ fats in moderate amounts
Some raw fats will actually help bind and remove toxins
Please Note: It is best to avoid Asian sea vegetables/seaweeds until testing proves they are safe to eat. Try to find North American products.
Recommended Supplements*
Aloe Vera - powerful for healing all kinds of skin conditions
Ashwaganda - adoptogen, overall immune strengthening as it increase lymphocytes
Black Walnut Tincture
Chelaton Clay - binds with many poisons and absorbs 100x its weight in toxins, can be used internally and in a bath
Coconut Oil - thyroid support
Camu Camu - for natural vitamin C: 5 grams, 2x a day to boost immunity and enhance detox
Bee Pollen - 2 Tbsp, 2x daily
Ginseng (Siberian, Panax) - extends lifespan of rats exposed to radiation
Kelp (Sea Vegetable) –¼ teaspoon of powder 2x daily is a substitute for potassium iodide
Marine Phytoplankton - a powerful concentrated superfood that can reduce radiation poisoning sickness
Probiotics - to enhance the digestive immune systems
Reishi Mushrooms - powerful immune system booster
Sodium Bicarbonate - binds with uranium so it can help prevent kidney damage, also great for separating it from the dirt to clean soil and a great fire extinguisher. For use in the bath to detox, 2-3 pounds is recommended.
Spirulina or Chlorella - take 5 grams 2x a day. Removes cesium-137, dramatically boosts the immune system
Turmeric - contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Uranium Nitricum - a homeopathic remedy for uranium exposure
Wheatgrass or Barley Grass Powders
Zeolites - overall great heavy metal detox supplement - 10 drops 4-6x a day.
* Special note: take a Kidney herb formula to avoid over stressing and accumulation of detox.
Herbs
Chaparral - contains a potent anti-oxidant known as NGRA, was one of the few plants to survive atomic testing in Nevada
Astragalus, echinacea, rosemary - have all been shown to counteract radiation toxicity to some extent
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