ALUMINIUM IS DANGEROUS TO HEALTH
Aluminum is a neurotoxin that
causes nervous system and brain damage. It can be found in large quantities in
many vaccines (under the psuedo-name "thimerosal"). It can also be
found in prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, cookware, canned
foods, soda cans, aluminum foil wrap, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lip
conditioners, Arm & Hammer baking soda, and more. Aluminum in deodorant
(under the pseudo-name "potassium alum") is now being linked to
breast cancer.
If you would like to know how to
protect yourself and your family from this dangerous neurotoxin, please read
this great article about how to eliminate aluminum from your diet:
By: Joanne F. Struve
"Taking aluminum out of the
diet is not difficult, but it can get somewhat complicated and quite
frustrating. One’s attempt to follow the guidelines of Aluminum-Abstinence
Therapy (AAT) could end in failure if one doesn’t have sufficient knowledge
about the subject. Foods and products that contain aluminum are listed [in
bold] in the next section, but before the lists are examined, please read the
information below. It must be thoroughly understood before one begins AAT. Many
patients appear to worsen from time to time, confusing those involved in their
care; and sometimes those who use AAT for AD prevention find that it doesn’t
help. There are many reasons for this, including the following: Abstaining from
aluminum may not appear to be effective if one is taking drugs, breathing
vapors or consuming toxic substances of any kind. The reason for this is because
chronic drug use and/or toxic substance exposure may cause side-effects similar
to the symptoms of aluminum toxicity. Millions of microscopic particles of
various toxins are ingested daily by those who are exposed to outdoor smog,
work in toxic environments and/or consume contaminated water. Although AAT will
work to reduce the level of toxicity in the brain, it cannot perform miracles.
Significant results may not be seen when overdoses of these and other toxins,
including alcohol, over-the-counter medications and/or prescription drugs are
ingested continuously. In other words, when the brain becomes overwhelmed, its
performance is minimized until one’s intake of toxic substances is dramatically
reduced. The following story will help illustrate this point. One Alzheimer’s
patient became op positional and uncooperative, even though he had been on AAT
for over two years. His family believed that the therapy was not working and
that the disease was progressing. One day, this man refused to eat or drink anything,
including his prescription drugs. When the problem worsened, his family decided
to follow his advanced directives allowing him to die.
But he didn’t die. Three days
later, he surprised us when he got out of bed, dressed himself, and was cordial
and cooperative to the point of helping others! What made the difference? His
behavior improved because his brain was given the chance to excrete the
offending drugs. In other words, because the drugs were stopped
(inadvertently), the man’s brain was finally able to cleanse itself. After the
man’s family had his medications appropriately adjusted, their father was
cordial and co-operative from that point on.
This incident made it clear that continuous ingestion of
drugs and other toxic substances can obscure or complicate the performance of
Aluminum-Abstinence Therapy.
Other health conditions can
hinder the brain’s ability to cleanse it, as well. Many of these will be
addressed on the Foundation website.
THE FOLLOWING LISTS INCLUDE FOODS
AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THAT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONSUME EVERY DAY, SOMETIMES
MANY TIMES A DAY. IF ANY OF THESE CONTAIN ALUMINUM, IT MEANS THEY CONTAIN
POISON. THE MORE ITEMS CONSUMED, THE MORE POISON IS INGESTED.
************WARNING************
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN
TOXIC AMOUNTS OF ALUMINUM:
Foods made with aluminized baking
powder*, self-rising flour*, and salt. The following are some of these
products:
Microwave popcorn
Salted snacks
Hot cocoa mixes
Coffee creamers
Pickles and relish
*Flour tortillas
*Pizza crust
*Muffins
*Doughnuts
*Cookies
*Pancakes
*Waffles
*Cupcakes
*Cakes
*Baking mixes
*Brownies
*Pastries
*Corn bread
*Banana bread
*Carrot bread
*Dipping batter for fried foods
WARNING: Aluminumized baking
powder is now being used in many foods that were formerly prepared without
baking powder, such as pizza crust, raised doughnuts, pie crusts, cookies,
waffles, prepared meats, cheeses, and other products that were once
aluminum-free.
IMPORTANT:
Do not confuse baking soda with
baking powder. Soda is a pure product with no additives. Baking powder is a
mixture of chemicals used as leavening in countless baking products. (Leavening
is what makes a cake rise during the baking process.)
Many people believe that all
breads are made with baking powder. This is not true. Most bread is made with
yeast.
Don’t panic. Numerous
aluminum-free baked goods are available in ordinary grocery stores, as well as
health food stores and restaurants. Simply read labels to be safe.
OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALUMINUM:
Anti-perspirants
Many body lotions and cremes
Most cosmetics
Shampoos and conditioners
Soaps
Suntan lotions
Lip Balm
Etc.
DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS:
Over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs
containing aluminum are too numerous to list. Read labels and consult your
doctor and pharmacist.
If your doctor has prescribed
drugs or medications containing aluminum, ask for alternative (aluminum-free)
medications. If there is a problem, refer your doctor to this website.
Informational brochures are also available to remind your doctor about the
dangers of medications that are made with aluminum.
Doctors are required to encourage
patient involvement in their own care, including the decision-making process.
Because of this, your doctor will most likely co-operate.
When prescription drugs are
necessary, one’s first line of defense in preventing food and drug poisoning is
to curtail the number of toxins consumed on a daily basis. They add up quickly.
One breakfast waffle normally contains one “dose” of aluminum. (A dose is
considered the amount required to cause an obvious effect, such as a change in
behavior.) One muffin eaten for lunch adds another dose; and a dinner biscuit
adds another. The day’s total of aluminum equals 3 doses. Remember, the more
items eaten, the more aluminum is ingested. When prescription drugs are
consumed as well, the amount of toxicity in the brain can rise to injurious
levels, especially when over-the-counter drugs are taken at the same time.
Caffeine overdose can create even
more problems. When the brain becomes dehydrated, behavior changes are
commonplace. Indeed, when chocolate, caffeinated drinks, herbal diuretic teas,
packaged diuretic herbs, body-building and diet supplements are eaten as well,
negative behavioral episodes can easily occur. Even vitamins can become toxic
when taken in excess.
When signs of toxicity appear,
they should be taken very seriously. Call your doctor to discuss symptoms, disclosing
all substances that could be at fault. Follow the doctor’s orders and begin
abstinence immediately.
1. Assume responsibility for
safeguarding your own health. Do not expect that the Food and Drug
Administration is protecting you. They are not. All the facts are not in.
Scientific investigation is still in its infancy.
2. Learn how to read medication
descriptions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain what is difficult to
understand.
3. Write to manufacturers. Ask
for ingredient disclosures to be mailed to you. Most are willing to respond.
4. Learn to say no, even in
social situations. If you suspect that party foods contain aluminum (refer to
list above), choose items that are most likely aluminum-free. This habit may be
difficult to cultivate at first, but as you observe how contaminated foods
affect your mind, moods and emotions, abstinence will become easier and less
troublesome as time goes on.
5. Ask restaurant managers to
examine food and salt labels before ordering questionable items.
6. Examine all package labels
before making a purchase.
Reading labels is absolutely
essential in remaining aluminum-free. The Food and Drug Administration mandated
laws that require labeling of products for human consumption.
There are reasons for these laws:
1. Consumer rights: You have a
right to know what you are ingesting.
2. Consumer protection:
Prevention of allergic reactions.
3. Protection of manufacturers.
Disclosures and warnings help prevent lawsuits. UNFORTUNATELY, THESE LAWS ARE
FLAWED.
1. The law requires that
chemicals used in baking powder be disclosed on labels, yet there are no such
laws for the chemical ingredients of salt.
2. It is a scientific fact that
aluminum used in baking powder and salt is poisonous, yet there are no warning
labels to alert the consumer.
3. Product labels are not
monitored adequately. Numerous labels state “baking powder”, yet do not
disclose ingredients of the powder. When these chemicals are not listed, assume
that aluminum is present. Many of these mislabeled products are sold in coffee
shops, mini-markets, fast-food stores, restaurants and liquor stores.
4. Ingredients are frequently
listed separately on over-the-counter drug packages. Active ingredients are
sometimes located on one side of the box, and the inactive ingredients on the
other side. This confusing labeling practice is potentially dangerous and
should be outlawed.
5. Some listings are impossible
to read without a magnifying glass. Avoid such products and choose
alternatives.
6. Aluminum is sometimes listed
in compound ingredients, such as silicoaluminate. This can be confusing to the
uneducated consumer.
7. Some labels trick the
consumer. Some deodorant labels state, “Contains No Aluminum Hydroxide” yet
they list another form of aluminum on the package, deceiving consumers.
8. Some vendors of crystal
deodorants (made with mineral salts and other ingredients) claim that “alum” is
not aluminum. This is not true. The dictionary defines alum as “Aluminum
sulphate”.
9. Manufacturers frequently
change ingredients, but the law does not require package warnings. Thus, be
sure to read every label. If time constraints prohibit this, check labels as
often as you can in order to protect yourself.
10. Laws that do exist are not
adequately enforced. This is true in many restaurants as well. The following is
a list of familiar fast-food establishments. Most do not post ingredients on
menus or anywhere else, including the Internet. Literature is available to
consumers, however.
MISSION flour tortillas: Their
Original tortillas are aluminum-free, but their fat-free and whole-wheat
tortillas contain aluminum. To request that all their products become
aluminum-free, write to: Mission Foods, 1159 Cottonwood Lane, Suite 200,
Irving, and Texas 75038 Call (800) 527-1197
CARNATION HOT COCOA MIX:
Silicoaluminate is stated on the label. To request that this product become
aluminum-free, write to: Nestle USA, Beverage Division, Inc., Glendale, CA
91203. Call (800) 637-8538
PILLSBURY PRODUCTS: Many of their
products contain aluminum: cake mixes, biscuits, cookie dough and crescents. To
request that all their products become aluminum-free, write to: The Pillsbury
Co., 2866 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1464. (800)775-4777
CREAMORA Coffee Creamer: This
product contains aluminate. To request that this product become aluminum-free,
write to: Eagle Family Foods, Inc., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 (888) 656-3245
MC DONALD’S Hamburgers: The salt
sprinkled on their foods contains aluminum. Individually-wrapped packages of
salt contain aluminum. To request that all their products become aluminum-free,
write to: McDonald’s Corporation, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523 or call
(630) 623-3000.
KFC Chicken: Their biscuits
contain aluminum. To request that their products become aluminum-free, write
to: Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40213
or call 1 (800) 225-5532
TACO BELL: Their crispy corn
tortillas are aluminum-free, but their soft tacos and flour tortillas contain
aluminum. To request that all their products become aluminum-free, write to:
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40213 or
call 1 (800) 225-5532
PIZZA HUT: Their traditional
crusts are aluminum-free, but their breadsticks contain aluminum. To request
that all their products become aluminum-free, write to: Tricon Global
Restaurants, Inc., 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40213 or call 1 (800)
225-5532"
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