Biologically Correct Diet - 7th Installment

Be sure to read all previous installments.

Here we go again! Continuation of objectionable foods.

Grains (bread, crackers, cereal, etc.), in their natural state, are hard seeds that would be very difficult for a human to chew. They have to be chewed (and chewed, and chewed...) to be digested. Digestion requires the enzyme amylase, which is a component of saliva, to begin the breakdown of starch. If the grains (or grain products) are swallowed without adequate chewing, they never get digested. Humans do not eat grains whole; humans "refine" grains.

The above paragraph contains the two major problems with grains in the human diet ---the emzyme amylase and "refining." First, amylase is absolutely necessary to digest starches. It is contained in saliva where, after thorough chewing, it begins the breakdown of the starch. If the beginning of the breakdown does not occur in the mouth, no digestion of the starch will occur...in the stomach or anywhere else. The stomach juices are unable to begin the breakdown and, if the breakdown isn't started in the mouth, the digestive process cannot continue. It is similar to a production line in a manufacturing plant -- if worker A does not install part X, worker B cannot install part Y onto part X.

Humans have weak concentrations of amylase in their saliva. So, only "chewing the cud"-type eating of starchy foods would produce good digestion. I know of no person who eats that way. Do you? In addition, the production of amylase is inhibited when eating high protein foods - milk, flesh, eggs. And, finally, drinking of any liquid washes away the saliva and amylase.

Second, the "refining" process is a horror all by itself. Refining the grains means to grind (causing high heat), fragment, remove fiber, remove vitamins and minerals, heat, add several toxic chemicals, add salt and sugar, and heat again. Every 100 pounds of bread contains about one pound of toxic chemicals...and people who eat grain products are surprised that they develop cancer and other diseases.

In nature, grains are widely scattered. They are actually seeds of grasses. It would be difficult to collect enough of the hard seeds to make a meal even if we were able to chew them as the original humans would have had to do.

Refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose, maltose, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) are probably the most insidious of the toxic substances we are exposed to. It is not a natural food even though it starts out as a plant. Research has shown that sugar is a non-nutritive pseudo-food that is addictive and hazardous to physical, emotional and mental health.

"What's wrong with sugar?" you ask. Well, sugar is the direct or a major contributing cause of all of the following (in no special order):

gastrointestinal dis- fibrocystic breast dis- blindness acne
orders ease

diabetes eye damage impaired immunity migraine head-
aches
depression hemorrhoids shingles hepatitis

ear infections overweight listlessness fatigue

suspicion hallucinations irritability nervousness

hyperactivity stubborness cavities anxiety

resentment of poor concentration premenstrual excessive men-
discipline problems strual flow

duodenal ulcers poor memory allegies heart attacks

cancer intoxication uncoordination sleepiness

obnoxiousnesss belligerence violence confusion

hypoglycemia bed-wetting diarrhea Crohn's
disease
As you can see, refined sugar is as dangerous, or more dangerous, than either alcohol or heroin. In fact, one researcher likened refined sugar to heroin this way. Poppies are refined and becomes opium, opium is refined and becomes morphine, which is refined into heroin; sugar cane is refined and becomes molasses, which is refined into brown sugar, which is refined and becomes white sugar. Both are addictive and both have serious, adverse physical and mental effects. One biochemist stated that, if refined sugar had been developed under today's laws, it could be dispensed only by prescription because of its physiological effects. Paul Yudkin, M.D., has stated that: 1.) there is no physical requirement for (refined) sugar in our diets; 2.) if only a small fraction of what is already known (in 1972) about the effects of sugar were to be revealed in relation to any other material used as a food additive, that material would be promptly banned. So, it is not only dangerous, it is not needed.

In a 4-year series of double-blind studies involving 8,000 inmates of penal institutions in the U.S., the amount of sugar-containing foods was reduced to the point that the inmates were receiving 25% less (that is, still receiving 75%) sugar than previously. Over the period of the test, anti-social behavior of the inmates was reduced by about 50%. This and other tests show that refined sugars adversely affect emotional behavior. Instead of force-feeding hyperactive children toxic drugs such as Ritalin, sugary foods should be removed from their diets. This would remove two drugs from those children.

Just about all processed foods have refined sugar added. Some processed foods have more sugar than any other ingredient; e.g. catsup has 29%, Russian dressing 30%, coffee cream substitute 65%, hamburger extender has 23%, 100% Natural Cereal has 24%, milk chocolate has 51%, infant cereals up to 27%. Sugar is even added to table salt. Sugar is so prevalent that the only way to avoid using this drug is to eat the BCD exclusively.

This drug should be avoided because, as stated before, the food you eat should not be dangerous to your health or your life.

The major objectionable foods named, along with their seasonings and colorings, should be avoided for the reasons outlined. They should also be avoided because they are the major causes of indigestion. And, remember how much money is spent on antacids, etc., annually.
Only fruit and some vegetables should be eaten by humans...and those foods should be eaten raw.

More to follow.

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"I don't advise anyone who has no symptoms to go to the doctor for a physical examination. For a person with symptoms, it's not such a good idea either. Despite all the super technology and elite bedside manners, the greatest danger to your health is the doctor who practices 'The Religion of Modern Medicine.'
When you go to the doctor, you are not seen as a person who needs help with his/her health --- but as a potential market for products from the Medical Factory."
Robert S. Mendelsohn, M.D., 1979
Dr. Mendelsohn was chairman of the Illinois medical licensing board and served on a Presidential medical advisory committeee. He also authored serveral books, two of which were MalePractice and Confessions of a Medical Heretic.

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Haunted House



There was this haunted house on the outskirts of the town which was avoided by all the townfolk - the ghost which `lived' there was feared by all.

However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the scoop of the day by photographing the fearsome phantom. When he entered the house, armed with only his camera, the ghost descended upon him, clanking chains et al. He told the ghost "I mean no harm - I just want your photograph". The ghost was quite happy at this chance to make the headlines - he posed for a number of ghostly shots.

The happy journalist rushed back to his dark room, and began developing the photos. Unfortunately, they turned out to be black and underexposed.

So what's the moral of the story?

The spirit was willing but the flash was weak.


Lamaze Class



The room was full of pregnant women and their partners, and the Lamaze class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe properly, along with informing the men how to give the necessary assurances at this stage of the plan. The teacher then announced, "Ladies, exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. And, gentlemen, it wouldn't hurt you to take the time to go walking with your partner!"

The room really got quiet.

Finally, a man in the middle of the group raised his hand.

"Yes?" replied the teacher.

"Is it all right if she carries my golf bag while we walk?"
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Need More Nuts and Seeds



Having a handful of almonds and sunflower seeds may be a cancer deterrent.
Almonds and sunflower seeds are good sources of vitamin E. Research has revealed that a diet high in vitamin E may be linked to a reduced risk of bladder cancer. One ounce of almonds contains almost 8 milligrams of vitamin E. One quarter-cup of sunflower seeds contains about 7 milligrams.

RealAge Benefit: Getting 400 IU of vitamin E per day can make your RealAge as much as 1 year.
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Dear Member,

It's something most of us take for granted - the ability to
take a deep breath. Go ahead, take one now. Feels great,
doesn't it? But what if you couldn't enjoy even a single one
of those satisfying deep breaths? Not an inviting prospect,
obviously.

A condition called dyspnoea is characterized by shortness of
breath or labored breathing, and is a typical symptom of
asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Not surprisingly,
dyspnoea is often a source of ongoing anxiety among those
who suffer from it. Now a new study reveals a completely
natural way for patients to relieve dyspnoea, reduce
anxiety, and even lead more active lives.

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Touching points
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella
term, commonly used to refer to asthma, emphysema, chronic
bronchitis, or any combination of the three. These diseases
are quite different from one another, but their effect is
the same: long-term deterioration of the respiratory system.

A team of researchers in Taiwan recently conducted a study
to test the effects of acupressure in treating dyspnoea.
Acupressure is a field of Traditional Chinese Medicine in
which pressure is applied by hand to the same acupoints
where needles would be inserted for acupuncture treatments.

The Taiwan team recruited 44 COPD patients who were randomly
selected to receive either genuine acupressure, or sham
acupressure. Each subject received 20 individual treatment
sessions over a period of four weeks: five sessions each
week, with each session lasting 16 minutes.

Before the sessions began, and again after all the sessions
were completed, each of the patients completed a Pulmonary
Functional Status and Dyspnoea Questionnaire. In addition, a
6-minute walking distance test was performed on each subject
before and after the sessions, with close monitoring of
oxygen saturation and respiratory rate before and after each
walking test.

Results showed that physiological indicators, pulmonary
function and dyspnoea scores, and measurements taken from
the walking tests were all significantly higher in the
acupressure group, compared to the sham group. Those who
received the genuine acupressure reduced both anxiety and
fatigue, while improving their ability to perform normal
activities.

In the published study, which appeared in the Journal of
Advanced Nursing, researchers concluded that
acupressure "can be used as a nursing intervention to
improve dyspnoea in patients with COPD."

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Two essentials
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Anyone who experiences the symptoms associated with COPD
might also benefit from a dietary change.

Studies have shown that lung function deteriorates for all
of us as we age, making us more susceptible to predatory
viruses that cause pneumonia and other respiratory
complications like dyspnoea. Fortunately, there are dietary
nutrients that support healthy lung function.

In the e-alert "C-ing Stars" (6/12/02) I told you about a UK
study that investigated the relationship between lung
function and the intake of magnesium and vitamin C.

In 1991, researchers surveyed more than 2,500 subjects to
assess the relationship between diet and COPD. Nine years
later, approximately one half of the original group
participated in a follow-up survey. As in the first phase,
each subject completed a food frequency questionnaire, as
well as a questionnaire regarding respiratory symptoms,
smoking, and other variables. Subjects also had breathing
levels tested in each phase.

After analyzing the data, researchers reached two important
conclusions: 1) Subjects who consumed higher amounts of
vitamin C had better lung function than those with lower
levels of vitamin C intake; and 2) Higher amounts of vitamin
C and magnesium intake were associated with significantly
improved lung function in the cases of those suffering from
COPD.

The researchers didn't offer a recommendation about the
dosage level of vitamin C required to reap the protective
benefits, but the study indicates that the average
participant in the survey was not supplementing with mega-
doses.

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Check the license
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Increasing vitamin C and magnesium intake is fairly simple.
But finding a reliable, well-trained acupressure
practitioner might be a little more involved.

In the e-Alert "100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall... "
(4/26/04), I shared this advice from an acupuncturist: "Just
make sure the acupuncturist has a license and no complaints
against him/her for unprofessional conduct or malpractice
with the state Acupuncture Board."

The same advice applies to acupressurists, of course. And if
you have trouble finding acupressurists in your area, check
with local acupuncture practices. Some of them may also
offer acupressure treatments, or may be able to recommend
someone who does.
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Health Sciences Institute e-Alert

May 24, 2004

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Dear Member,

We talked a while ago about depression and how it has been
associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
in men. But why this link exists is not fully understood.

With that in mind, a team of researchers from Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicine here in Baltimore recently
conducted a study to assess the association between
depression and elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP; a
key heart disease marker).

Coincidentally, their research (which appeared this month in
the Archives of Internal Medicine) was published nearly
simultaneously with a study in the Journal of Nutrition that
examined the effects that a specific dietary factor has on
CRP.

Together, these two studies - completely independent of one
another - provide insight into heart disease, and a plan of
action that may help prevent it.

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Heavy heart
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As HSI members are by now well aware, CRP has been shown to
be just as important a marker for heart disease as
cholesterol is, and probably more so. But could CRP (which
is produced by the liver in response to inflammation)
somehow be tied in with depression?

To address that question, Johns Hopkins researchers analyzed
data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES). Dietary information was collected on more
than 6,900 men and women, between the ages of 18 and 39. The
records of the 3,760 women and 3,154 men showed that nearly
eight percent of the women and almost 6 percent of the men
were diagnosed with major depression.

Within these two subgroups of depressed subjects,
researchers found a clear association with elevated CRP
levels, and this was especially so among the men. These
results held true regardless of age, race, total cholesterol
levels, diabetes, systolic blood pressure, aspirin use,
alcohol use, and other factors.

In addition, CRP levels were found to be highest among men
who had recurrent episodes of depression and men who had
suffered from depression within one year of testing CRP
levels.

This study doesn't reveal the exact nature of the relationship
between depression and heart disease, but it
does indicate that depression is somehow associated with the
inflammation that accompanies cardiovascular problems.

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Cooling off
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The second study was conducted by researchers at the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The CDC
researchers also used NHANES data. In this case, the dietary
and medical records of more than 3,900 men and women were
examined to assess the association between dietary fiber
intake and CRP levels.

Scientists already know that higher intakes of dietary fiber
may reduce the risk of heart disease. But the Atlanta team's
results took that association one step further. Comparing
subjects who had the highest fiber intake with those who had
the lowest, researchers found that CRP levels were lowest
among subjects with fiber-rich diets. And when data was
factored out for subjects with conditions that can raise CRP
levels (such as diabetes, cancer and heart problems), the
high-fiber/low-CRP association remained the same.

How fiber intake affects inflammation is still poorly
understood. But in the e-Alert "Water Works" (9/16/03), I
told you about two studies that showed how soluble fiber
intake may have a preventive effect against heart disease.
Soluble fiber sources include fruits, vegetables, nuts,
seeds, legumes, oats and barley.

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The whole package
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So, does depression somehow trigger inflammation that leads
to heart disease, or do the inflammatory factors that prompt
heart disease set the stage for depression? The new studies
don't answer these larger cause-and-effect questions. But
what we do know is that many studies have shown that
increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial
effects on both depression and CRP levels.

Many depressed patients are also deficient in magnesium, a
mineral that's found in high-fiber sources such as leafy
green vegetables, nuts and whole grains.

And finally, there's vitamin C. To my knowledge, vitamin C
doesn't have a direct effect on depression, but in a recent
study the vitamin had a significant effect in lowering CRP
levels. In the e-Alert "Putting the C in CRP" (4/28/04), I
told you about research reported in the Journal of the
American College of Nutrition in which vitamin C cut CRP
levels by nearly 25 percent.

So for men who are middle-aged or older, any prolonged bout
of depression should be taken as a warning sign that heart
health may be in jeopardy as well. Fortunately, there are
clear steps they can take to address these concerns - not
individually, but as a whole.

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