January 4, 2024 general

Some of the topics we’ve discussed on the Healthy by Nature Show may at first glance seem too trivial to worry about. Or you have been reassured by officials who say that they are harmless.

Here are some examples:

• The traces of Roundup® weed killer in the food supply.
• Electromagnetic pollution from sources like cell phones and smart meters.
• Insufficient intake of a trace mineral like selenium.
• Mercury contamination of high fructose corn syrup (which isn’t good to begin with).
• Anger and resentment
• Artificial sweeteners
• Root canals or titanium implants
• Mycotoxins from mold in your home
• Airborne allergens in the bedroom (could be removed by a negative ion generator).
• Stress
• Toxins in medical masks
• Chemicals off gassed from microwave popcorn
• Taking an over-the-counter heartburn drug for more than 2 weeks
• Not drinking enough water
• Poorly researched vaccines
• Toxins from BPA plasticisers in the linings of cans and non-stick cookware
• Excess of yeast in the intestinal tract
• A slight imbalance in hormones
• Believing a doctor that a vitamin D blood level of 30 is sufficient
• Ganging up on omega 6 fats from some cooking oils and processed foods
• Secondhand smoke (took a long time to prove that one)
• Tens of thousands more that the body was not designed to deal with

Some of the things on that list can kill you in the unlikely event that you are exposed to incredibly high doses all at once. But what doesn’t get enough attention is the effect of long-term consistent exposure to tiny amounts. A good example of the negative effect of accumulation are the grievous diseases caused when toxic chemicals leaked from underground storage into the drinking water supply at Camp Lejeune, NC from the 1950’s to the 1980’s.

Also, science rarely evaluates the effects of having some combination of items on the list. For example, two might have the same negative effect or one might make it harder for the body to detox one or more of the others.

Then there are genetics and a person’s history which may affect how well a person can handle a certain type of stress..

What to do? Avoid as many as negatives as you can without making yourself crazy and pay attention to the big things that help make you more resilient…Good diet, adequate sleep, exercise, moderation in alcohol, avoiding tobacco, etc.