Drinking Water Is Becoming Increasingly Toxic — And Scarce

August 12, 2015 | 46,572 views

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By Dr. Mercola

Drinking pure water every day is a key component of optimal health, yet more than one billion people on Earth do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.  

Not only is much of the water for the one billion contaminated with infectious organisms, but more than likely the vast majority of the planet has toxins in their municipal drinking water.

Two of the primary water polluters are large-scale monocrop farms andconfined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),1 US states with high concentrations of CAFOs report 20 to 30 serious water quality problems each year.

These operations are also depleting aquifers of valuable drinking water. Agriculture actually uses 70 percent of the world’s fresh water.

Lawsuits Against CAFOs Highlight Growing Pollution Problem

In Iowa, factory farms are accused of polluting two rivers that supply drinking water to the city of Des Moines.2 High levels of nitrates have been detected in the water, which is both difficult and costly to remove.

The health hazards of nitrates include blue baby syndrome, cancer, autoimmune diseases, reproductive problems, and more.

In Lower Yakima Valley, the Community Association for Restoration of the Environment (CARE) and Center for Food Safety (CFS) recently won a summary judgment3 against four CAFO dairies accused of unlawful water pollution4 after a 2012 report5 showed 20 percent of the wells tested in the area had nitrate levels above federal drinking water standards.

Unfortunately, the toxic waste created by factory farms cannot be completely contained or eliminated, no matter what you do. It has to go somewhere, even if it doesn’t go directly into a valuable water source.

The long-term solution is to change our commercial farming practices to root out toxic chemicals and soil additives, and to grow crops in such a way that the farm is contributing to the overall health and balance of the environment rather than polluting it and creating a dysfunctional ecosystem.

Water Pollution Has Many Sources

In addition to agriculture, other factors contributing to our diminishing water quality include but are not limited to:

• Dentist offices installing mercury “silver” fillings without using amalgam separators. This is the largest source of mercury in wastewater entering publicly-owned treatment works.
• Fluorosilicic acid (a toxic waste product from the phosphate fertilizer industry) added to water supplies, ostensibly to protect against tooth decay, tends to be contaminated with arsenic.6
According to research7 published in 2013, diluted fluorosilicic acid add on average 0.08 ppb of arsenic to your drinking water, and the Natural Resources Defense Council8 estimates that 56 million Americans living in 25 states drink water with arsenic at unsafe levels.
• The chemicals used in water treatment, such as chlorine and chloramine, create highly toxic disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
Three principal types of DBPs are: trihalomethanes (THMs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and haloacetic acids (HAAs). THMs are particularly hazardous when inhaled, which could expose you to toxic vapors when showering in hot water.
• Pharmaceutical drugs, both those excreted through urine and feces, and those flushed down the drain or toilet also end up contaminating drinking water.
Four years ago, the Harvard Health Letter9 warned that results of pharmaceutical pollution are now showing in aquatic life. For example, estrogen and hormone mimicking chemicals are having a feminizing effect on male fish.
Fish with both male and female sex characteristics are also showing up in heavily polluted areas, and antidepressants have been found concentrated in the brain tissue of fish caught downstream from water treatment facilities.
Chemicals from perfume, cologne, lotions, sunscreens, and medicated creams also add to the contamination problem. According to Harvard:

“It’s been calculated... that one man’s use of testosterone cream can wind up putting as much of the hormone into the water as the natural excretions from 300 men.”

Research by the US Geological Survey in 1999 and 2000 found measurable levels of one or more medications in 80 percent of water samples collected from 139 streams in 30 states, including antibiotics, antidepressants, blood thinners, heart medications, hormones, and painkillers.
It’s important to understand that water treatment facilities are not equipped to eliminate drugs from your drinking water. So please do not dispose of unused drugs by flushing them down the toilet or drain.
• Old worn-out pipes deposit lead, copper, and harmful bacteria into many people’s homes.

Aging Water Pipes Are Poisoning Americans

As reported by The Atlantic,10 aging water pipes have become a source of toxic exposure that many fail to recognize. While the article describes the situation in Flint, Michigan, many other areas around the US struggle with similar problems:

“In the past 16 months, abnormally high levels of e. coli, trihalomethanes, lead, and copper have been found in the city’s water, which comes from the local river (a dead body and an abandoned car were also found in the same river)...

[R]esidents say that the city government endangered their health when it stopped buying water from Detroit last year and instead started selling residents treated water from the Flint River...While Flint’s government and its financial struggles certainly have a role to play in the city’s water woes, the city may actually be a canary in the coal mine, signaling more problems to come across the country.

‘Flint is an extreme case, but nationally, there’s been a lack of investment in water infrastructure,’ said Eric Scorsone, an economist at Michigan State University who has followed the case of Flint.  “This is a common problem nationally — infrastructure maintenance has not kept up.”

America’s infrastructure is faltering. In 2013, the American Society for Civil Engineers11 found that most of the drinking water infrastructure across the nation is “nearing the end of its useful life.” The American Water Works Association estimates it would cost more than $1 trillion to update and replace all the water pipes in the US — money that many water utilities do not have.

Toxic Drinking Water Becoming More Common Around the US

Each year, red flags over toxic drinking water are raised across the nation. For example:

• In 2014, citizens in Toledo, Ohio were warned not to drink their tap water as it was found to contain significantly elevated levels of microcystins, likely caused by algae blooms in Lake Erie.12 Microsystins are nerve toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria that can cause fever, headaches, vomiting, and seizures.
This year, Lake Erie is again beset by toxic algae blooms, which feed on phosphorus from manure, sewage, and fertilizer runoff that enters the lake. Other affected lakes in Ohio include Buckeye Lake and Grand Lake St. Marys,13 and residents are warned not to swim in the latter.


A story in The Blade14 discusses a new study15 that suggests many of the world’s lakes are at risk due to farm fertilizer runoff, which feeds harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Once this algae is established, it’s more difficult to get rid of it than previously thought.
The answer, according to the authors of this study, is better land-use management that addresses fertilizer runoff. Dramatic reductions in fertilizer use are also recommended. Lead author and Dartmouth College biology professor Kathryn Cottingham believes that “aggressive reductions in runoff could yield immediate benefits.”
On a side note, harmful bacteria has been found to linger far longer in sand than in water,16 so it’s best to avoid beaches in areas where the water is known to be contaminated with sewage. For example, fecal bacteria levels have been found to be anywhere from 10 to 100 times higher in beach sand than in adjacent seawater.
• That same year, six towns in Pennsylvania came under boil water advisories after rainfall caused filtering processes to back up.
• In Chicago, street work and plumbing repairs have spiked lead levels in drinking water, as the service pipes are made of lead in many areas. As reported by the Chicago Tribune17 in 2013: “Lead levels exceeded federal standards at all but one of 13 Chicago homes tested where the service line had been physically disturbed between 2005 and 2011...” and “[h]igh levels can be found in tap water for years afterward...raising concerns that other cities with lead pipes could face similar problems.”

Could Water Pollution Put Olympic Competitors at Risk?

In related news, sailors and rowers have been warned about the extreme pollution levels in Rio waters, where the Olympic Games will be held next year. According to reports, pollution levels here are “equivalent to raw sewage.” As noted by Reuters:18

“Tests commissioned by the Associated Press found levels of disease-causing viruses as much as 1.7 million times the level that would be considered hazardous on a Southern California beach.”

Local authorities are said to be taking proactive measures to limit water pollution by closing landfills and increasing water treatment among other things. Whether such measures will be enough to ensure the safety of competitors is unknown, although health risks appear to be downplayed by virtually all parties, including the competitors themselves.

Aquifers Are Being Drained Worldwide

The US is certainly not the only country struggling with diminishing water quality — and quantity. Water pollution is a global concern, and so are dwindling freshwater supplies. As recently reported by Mashable:19

“Humanity is rapidly depleting a third of the world's largest groundwater aquifers, with the top three most stressed groundwater basins in the political hotspots of the Middle East, the border region between India and Pakistan, and the Murzuk-Djado Basin in northern Africa. Making matters worse, researchers say in a pair of new studies,20 we don't know how much water is left in these massive aquifers...”

As you probably know, California is experiencing a severe drought, and the agricultural sector is draining underground aquifers to the point that the ground is actually sinking by as much as a foot per year in some areas. Disturbingly, we’re using up groundwater much faster than it can be replenished. According to James Famiglietti, a senior water scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the majority of our global groundwater “are past sustainability tipping points,” which means we’re on our way toward running out of freshwater worldwide.

Famiglietti’s co-author Alexandra Richey notes:

“What happens when a highly stressed aquifer is located in a region with socioeconomic or political tensions that can’t supplement declining water supplies fast enough? We’re trying to raise red flags now to pinpoint where active management today could protect future lives and livelihoods.”

At-Home Water Filtration Is a Must for Clean Pure Water

Since most water sources are now severely polluted, the issue of water filtration and purification couldn't be more important. If you have well water, it would be prudent to have your water tested for arsenic and other contaminants. If you have public water, you can get local drinking water quality reports from the EPA.21 In general, most water supplies contain a number of potentially hazardous contaminants, from fluoride, to drugs, and disinfection byproducts (DBPs), just to name a few.

For this reason, I strongly recommend using a high-quality water filtration system unless you can verify the purity of your water. To be certain you’re getting the purest water you can, filter the water both at the point of entry and at the point of use. This means filtering all the water that comes into the house, and then filtering again at the kitchen sink and shower.

Besides purification, I also believe it’s important to drink living water. Two years ago, I interviewed Dr. Gerald Pollack about his book, The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor. This fourth phase of water is referred to as ”structured water” and is the type of water found in all of your cells. This water is more energized and can help recharge your mitochondria. Water from a deep spring is one excellent source of structured water. The deeper the better, as structured water is created under pressure. There's a great website called FindaSpring.com22 where you can find a natural spring in your area.

You can also promote structured water through vortexing or cooling it to 39 degrees Fahrenheit.  I personally drink vortexed water nearly exclusively as I became a big fan of Viktor Schauberger who did much pioneering work on vortexing about a century ago. Dr. Pollack found that by creating a vortex in a glass of water, you’re putting more energy into it, thereby increasing  the structure of water. According to Dr. Pollack virtually ANY energy put into the water seems to create or build structured water.

       

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The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras was the first to establish that numbers hold vibrational properties. He taught that the entire universe is mathematically precise.” A well-known angel therapist Doreen Virtue, and a physic medium between our world and the spirit world, suggests seeing repeating numbers, especially 11:11, means you should focus on setting positive thoughts into that moment .

They say this numeric phenomenon happens to remind us of the synchronicity between our internal consciousness and our external world. This law of attraction type of occurrence also helps us to stay present and consciously aware of our thoughts and feelings during this cosmic shift on Earth. This can serve as a reminder that there is something greater than ourselves in whom we can seek guidance and wisdom any time we feel scared, aggravated, or lost..

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
― Nikola Tesla

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IQ or EQ: Which One Is More Important?

In 1996 book Emotional Intelligence, author Daniel Goleman suggested that EQ (or emotional intelligence quotient) might actually be more important than IQ. Why? Some psychologists believe that standard measures of intelligence (i.e. IQ scores) are too narrow and do not encompass the full range of human intelligence. Instead, they suggest, the ability to understand and express emotions can play an equal if not even more important role in how people fare in life.

What's the Difference Between IQ and EQ?

Let's start by defining the two terms in order to understand what they mean and how they differ. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a number derived from a standardized intelligence test. On the original IQ tests, scores were calculated by dividing the individual's mental age by his or her chronological age and then multiplying that number by 100. So a child with a mental age of 15 and a chronological age of 10 would have an IQ of 150. Today,scores on most IQ tests are calculated by comparing the test taker's score to the scores of other people in the same age group.

EQ, on the other hand, is a measure of a person's level of emotional intelligence. This refers to a person's ability to perceive, control, evaluate, and express emotions. Researchers such as John Mayer and Peter Salovey as well as writers like Daniel Goleman have helped shine a light on emotional intelligence, making it a hot topic in areas ranging from business management to education.

Since the 1990s, emotional intelligence has made the journey from a semi-obscure concept found in academic journals to a popularly recognized term. Today, you can buy toys that claim to help boost a child's emotional intelligence or enroll your kids in social and emotional learning (SEL) programs designed to teach emotional intelligence skills. In some schools in the United States, social and emotional learning is even a curriculum requirement.

So Which One Is More Important?

At one point in time, IQ was viewed as the primary determinant of success. People with high IQs were assumed to be destined for a life of accomplishment and achievement and researchers debated whether intelligence was the product of genes or the environment (the old nature versus nurture debate). However, some critics began to realize that not only was high intelligence no guarantee for success in life, it was also perhaps too narrow a concept to fully encompass the wide range of human abilities and knowledge.

IQ is still recognized as an important element of success, particularly when it comes to academic achievement. People with high IQs typically to do well in school, often earn more money, and tend to be healthier in general. But today experts recognize it is not the only determinate of life success. Instead, it is part of a complex array of influences that includes emotional intelligence among other things.

The concept of emotional intelligence has had a strong impact in a number of areas, including the business world. Many companies now mandate emotional intelligencetraining and utilize EQ tests as part of the hiring process. Research has found that individuals with strong leadership potential also tend to be more emotionally intelligent, suggesting that a high EQ is an important quality for business leaders and managers to have.

So you might be wondering, if emotional intelligence is so important, can it be taught or strengthened? According to one meta-analysis that looked at the results of social and emotional learning programs, the answer to that question is an unequivocal yes. The study found that approximately 50 percent of kids enrolled in SEL programs had better achievement scores and almost 40 percent showed improved grade-point-averages. These programs were also linked to lowered suspension rates, increased school attendance, and reduced disciplinary problems.

Observations

• "…a national insurance company found that sales agents who were weak in emotional competencies such as self-confidence, initiative, and empathy sold policies with an average premium of $54,000. Not bad, right? Well, compared to agents who scored high in a majority of emotional competencies, they sold policies worth an average of $114,000."
  (Cooper, 2013)
• "Research carried out by the Carnegie Institute of Technology shows that 85 percent of your financial success is due to skills in “human engineering,” your personality and ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead. Shockingly, only 15 percent is due to technical knowledge. Additionally, Nobel Prize winning Israeli-American psychologist, Daniel Kahneman, found that people would rather do business with a person they like and trust rather than someone they don’t, even if the likeable person is offering a lower quality product or service at a higher price."
  (Jensen, 2012)
• "IQ alone is not enough; EQ also matters. In fact, psychologists generally agree that among the ingredients for success, IQ counts for roughly 10% (at best 25%); the rest depends on everything else—including EQ."
  (Bressert, 2007)

Enjoy this article? You might also be interested in learning more about:

• multiple intelligences
• theories of intelligence
• learning styles

References

Bressert, S. (2007). What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?. Psych Central. Retrieved from http://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-emotional-intelligence-eq/0001037

11 Great Ways to Improve Your Memory: Proven Techniques That Really Work

Do you find yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests? Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to help improve your memory.

Obviously, utilizing some sort of reminder system can help. Setting up an online calender that sends reminders to your phone can help you keep track of all those appointments and meetings. Creating daily to-do lists can ensure that you don't forget important tasks that need to be completed.

But what about all the important information that you need to actually cement into yourlong-term memory? It will take some effort and even involve tweaking or dramatically changing your normal study routine, but there are a number of strategies you can utilize to get more out of your memory.

Before your next big exam, be sure to check out some of these tried and tested techniques for improving memory. These research-proven strategies can effectively improve memory, enhance recall, and increase retention of information.

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Cinnamon Provides Impressive Benefits for Blood Sugar, Heart Health, Inflammation and More

Monday, April 13, 2015
Linda J. Dobberstein, Chiropractor, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition

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Cinnamon has a most impressive history spanning several millennia and is the most commonly used spice in the world. From its flavorful use as a spice in cooking and enticing aromas, burning in incense, or in ancient practices and traditions of the early Egyptians, it has been in use since early 2000 B.C. It has become enormously popular throughout the world rivaled by only chocolate and cassia over the last few centuries. This popular spice provides a surprising wide array of medicinal benefits surpassing benefits of other spices. 

Traditional Uses of Cinnamon

The traditional uses of cinnamon are extensive. The journalEvidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine in 2014 published a thorough review article on the diverse benefits of cinnamon. The summary list is impressive. It is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, anticancer, lipid and cardiovascular disease lowering compound. In addition, cinnamon demonstrates activity against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. What follows is a discussion about some of the benefits of this inviting spice.

Cinnamon has traditionally played several roles in the health of oral hygiene in that it has been used to treat toothaches, improve the flora of the mouth, and improve bad breath. It is commonly found in toothpaste, mouthwashes, floss, gum and more to help with dental health and fresh breath. Just take a look at the flavors found in these personal hygiene products – cinnamon flavor is ubiquitous.

Cinnamon essential oil has also been traditionally used to help stop mosquito larvae from hatching and as a natural insecticide.

The Antioxidant King of Spices

Cinnamon provides the highest antioxidant activity compared to other common spices (anise, ginger, licorice, mint, nutmeg, and vanilla) used in foods. It also surpasses any synthetic food preservatives/antioxidants, i.e. BHA, BHT, and propyl gallate used within the food industry. This popular spice mops up and protects against some of the most damaging free radicals including the superoxide radical. Along with mint, it provides the highest level of protection in stopping oxidation or inhibiting high levels of free radical damage compared to other common spices.

Even more impressive was the role of cinnamon cassia in providing protective inhibitory effects against inducible nitric oxide (iNOS). iNOS is a form of nitric oxide, a signaling molecule, that when it is in excess creates inflammatory, toxic reactions to tissues. Excess iNOS is terribly toxic to nerve cells and DNA. It promotes tumor growth and cancer cell growth, disrupts heart contractions andcauses heart disease, and is heavily involved with chronic inflammation. Cinnamon cassia halted this process.

Neurological Inflammation and Neurodegeneration

In regards to brain health concerns, add cinnamon to your supplement and grocery list along with omega 3 oils, curcumin, and grape seed extract. Research showed that active components of cinnamon protected against brain damage and swelling in rats caused by stroke from disruption of oxygen and blood and the release of excitatory toxic chemicals like glutamate. New research shows cinnamon helps glutathione production reducing oxidative stress and problems with mitochondrial dysfunction in the brain. Studies also show that cinnamon cassia helps prevent and potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases associated with microglial cell inflammation induced by several dangerous inflammatory compounds like COX-2, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and NF-kappaB. These compounds often create a domino effect if left unchecked. The phytochemicals in cinnamon were able to restrain this process. This is immensely positive for those with concerns of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, CFS/ME, Lyme’s, depression, fibromyalgia and other neurological disorders.

Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and AGEs

The use of cinnamon has been popular among diabetics for several years and with good reason.Research shows many positive benefits. One of the active components found in cinnamon was shown to derail the progression of high blood pressure that types 1 and 2 diabetics often struggle with because of insulin deficiency. In addition, several of the proanthocyanidins found in the cinnamon bark inhibited the formation of AGEs, – advanced glycation endproducts. AGEs are the result of excess blood sugar attaching to proteins, making things abnormally stiff and damaged. An elevated hemoglogin A1C is a measurement of AGEs in the body. The more elevated hemoglobin A1C is, the higher the presence of AGEs that result in tissue damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves and more. It is imperative to have the hemoglobin A1C in the optimal range of 4.8 - 5.5. Higher levels even at 5.6 - 6.0 are linked with progressive neurodegenerative risks and disease development.

Cholesterol, Heart, C-Reactive Protein, and Fatty Liver

Several studies clearly demonstrate remarkable benefits for blood glucose and cholesterol levels and the active components of cinnamon.  Twenty-five years ago, researchers found that a compound in cinnamon was an “insulin potentiating factor”, i.e. improving insulin function. A studyconducted 15 years ago clearly showed that the active phytochemicals in cinnamon provided the most biologically active insulin-supporting compounds compared to nearly 50 other herbs, spices, and medicinal plants for improving blood sugar health. In addition to providing therapeutic benefits for lipid and insulin levels, other research shows that cinnamon extracts may reduce elevated C-reactive protein and elevated liver enzymes that cause non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease or NAFLD.

The benefits for cholesterol and lipid lowering effects are nothing short of amazing. Researchersfound that cinnamon intake caused significant reduction in blood glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol levels in humans. This was after only 40 days of supplementation in type 2 diabetics. The study showed that a dose of 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon extract per day accomplished this improvement; the higher the dose, the better the outcome.

Compounds isolated from cinnamon cassia were protective against myocardial ischemia or heart disease. It also helped reduce platelet clumping often associated with clotting disorders and different cancers.

Cancer Risk and Cinnamon

Researchers find cinnamon is potentially useful in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer. Cinnamon was shown to inhibit NF-kappa B, TNF-a, and IL-8, which are inflammatory immune compounds related with cancer cell activation and growth. Animal studies and cell culture studies demonstrate that cinnamon inhibited the blood vessel growth in cancer cells (angiogenesis) and inhibited tumor growth. Other animal studies showed that cinnamon extracts also help with detoxification and glutathione function in the body in animals with colon cancer.

Anti-microbial Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon oils provide antimicrobial activity against a number of different germs. These include various Gram positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Staph. aureus, and Bacillus cereus) and Gram negative bacteria (Salmonella choeraesuis, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Yersinia enterocolitica). It also was effective against Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Quite impressive to say the least!

As you can see, cinnamon is far more than a favorite spice. The health benefits are impressive and far reaching. No single medication could ever do what this aromatic spice can. Consider adding a little dash here or there of pure cinnamon with your various beverages or foods. Try some with your protein smoothie in the morning too. If you are dealing with an active problem, using a standardized cinnamon extract with the natural phytochemicals present in a therapeutic amount provides the best beneficial support.

Quality of Cinnamon Supplements

All cinnamon supplements are not the same! We recommend a special water-soluble extract of cinnamon’s polyphenol Type-A polymers, called CinnulinPF®. Ongoing research at the USDA has identified these polyphenols as the bioactive factors in cinnamon that support healthy insulin function and act as antioxidants. CinnulinPF® is the only clinically-tested cinnamon extract on the market. In fact, other extracts of cinnamon may contain a toxic fat-soluble compound making long-term use of them uncertain. This may be insignificant when using cinnamon as a spice, but it is quite important when you are taking a cinnamon supplement. The potentially problematic compounds have been removed from CinnulinPF®.*

The next time you are out with friends enjoying a latte with cinnamon share a little trivia about this fascinating spice. It just might open up a discussion about how they can learn to use cinnamon extracts to help with their metabolic syndrome, blood pressure problems or persistent sinus infection that they have been unsuccessfully treating. It may even provide helpful tricks to navigate through mosquito season. Cinnamon provides a wonderful opportunity to “spice up your life”, protect, and revitalize!

Supplements that contain cinnamon

Supplements that contain cinnamon