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Mercury ( Hg ) has long been recognized as a neurotoxicant ; however, recent work in animal models has also implicated Hg as an immunotoxicant . While there is presently no evidence to suggest that Hg induces frank autoimmune disease ( AD ) in humans. But the scientific evidence is mounting that Hg can be a co-factor in autoimmune disease by increasing the risks and severity of AD in the presence of other triggering events, either genetic or acquired. [1] Also, some studies have demonstrated a link between occupational Hg exposure and AD . [1,2,3] In this article, we will discuss: How do we come in contact with Hg ? How to avoid it? How Do We Come in Contact with Mercury ( Hg )? Exposure to Hg varies among different people, but it is widespread because there are several ways you can come in contact with it: [4] Hg is found in dental amalgam (also called silver fillings ), cosmetics , pesticides , and some vaccines . [5] Amalgam , which has been in use in dentis...

Most countries in modern-day Western Europe have opted out of artificially fluoridated water, dismissing the practice for what it really is: mass medication . [1,14,35] This includes: Austria , Belgium , Finland , France , Germany , Hungary , Luxembourg , Netherlands , Northern Ireland , Norway , Sweden , Switzerland , [2] Scotland , [3] Iceland , and Italy . A 2003 survey of over 500 Europeans from 16 countries concluded that " the vast majority of people opposed water fluoridation ". [4,32] Mekorot , Israel's national water company also states, "In the South of the country, it is unnecessary to add fluoride because it is found naturally in the water." [5] Yes, Fluorine ( F ) is the 24th most abundant element in the universe and the 13th most abundant within the Earth's crust . In this article, we will examine the positive and negative health effects of Fluorine . What's Fluorine? Fluorine is the lightest halogen and the most elec...

Is cholesterol really the bad guy? The answer is yes-and-no: it depends. In this article, we will discuss the myths and facts of cholesterol. The Cholesterol Myth: What Really Clogs Our Arteries (YouTube link ) Is Cholesterol Really the Bad Guy? In [1], Dr. Dwight Lundell said: As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries,today is my day to right the wrong with medical and scientific fact. In a nutshell, here are his statements: What Was Wrong? Heart disease resulted from the simple fact of elevated blood cholesterol . The only accepted therapy was prescribing medications to lower cholesterol (hint: statins ) and a diet that severely restricted fat intake. What Is the Answer? Inflammation in the artery wall is the real cause of heart disease. [1,16,22,25] Without inflammation being present in the body, there is no way that cholesterol would accumulate in the wall of the blood vessel and cause heart disease and...

Easy to understand immunity video (YouTube link ) Naturally acquired immunity can result from either passive or active immunization. [1] Naturally acquired passive immunity Immunity is transferred from mother to fetus through placental transfer of IgG or colostral transfer of IgA . Naturally acquired active immunity Occurs when a person is exposed to a live pathogen, and develops a primary immune response, which leads to immunological memory . This type of immunity is “ natural ” because it is not induced by deliberate exposure . The complex immune system acts as the body's shield, constantly adapting through rapid gene evolution to defend against viruses, infections, and other threats while interacting with the ever-changing environment . [51] In this article, we will discuss the following topics: The importance of natural immunity What can cause depressed immunity? Natural immune boosters Importance of Natural Immunity Excellent health is not merely h...

Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. Eight years ago, Dr. Tom Wu [1] has introduced me to the Naturopathy . Since then, I have started my morning fruit-and-veggie routine as described below: Four Important Cleaning Tasks In Your Morning Routine ( Travel to Health ) Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning ( Travel to Health ) In this article, I will discuss smoothie recipes for better health, but not for better taste.

" I personally try to eat about 85 percent of my food raw ", said Dr Mercola [1] . In this article, Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning I have shown you one way to increase raw-food update in your diets gradually. However, there are caveats with raw-food eating— food-borne diseases and pesticides . In this article, I will show you four important cleaning/cleansing steps to protect and improve your health: Pipe cleaning Water pipe Food pipe Surface cleaning Food surface Skin surface Dr. Mercola once remarked that he personally eats about 85 percent of his food raw. In my earlier article,  Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning , I shared one simple way to increase the amount of raw food in your daily routine gradually . But eating raw foods also brings its own challenges, especially the risk of food‑borne illnesses such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as exposure to pesticide residues . [4,12,14]  In this article, I’ll ...