MSG (Monosodium glutamate) is known by many of us as a 'bad guy' or 'something to avoid' -- AS IT SHOULD BE!
Here's why...
Side effects (according to the FDA) include: Numbness--Burning sensation--Tingling--Facial pressure or tightness--Chest pain--Headache--Nausea--Rapid heartbeat--Drowsiness--Weakness & Difficulty breathing for asthmatics.
According to Russell Blaylock, author the book “Excitotoxins the Taste that Kills”, MSG is an excitotoxin (a chemical substance that excite your neurons/brain cells and that may cause death of these cells. Blaylock proposes that excitotoxins, like MSG, may aggravate many neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. His list of MSG side effects includes the list above, along with seizures, allergies, obesity, rashes and brain tumors.
Just so we're clear...Glutamic acid --found in protein foods--is an amino acid--(That's a good thing). When we eat glutamic acid bound as part of whole, unprocessed proteins, it helps nourish us as it has for centuries. Glutamic acid bound as part of whole, unprocessed protein does not cause problems in people who react to the free glutamic acid in manufactured food, where it is hidden in ingredients with about 40 different names, which are listed below.
MSG (Free Glutamic Acid) greatly enhances the flavor of many bland and tasteless foods, such as low-fat and vegetarian foods, snack foods & a great percentage of processed foods. It is also very inexpensive. Manufacturers want to continue using it and don't want the public to realize any of the problems. Think of the 'Umami' commercials---that's what they're talking about!
These ALWAYS mean MSG: Glutamate, Monosodium glutamate, Monopotassium glutamate, Glutamic acid, Calcium caseinate, Sodium caseinate, Gelatin, Textured protein, Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed), Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Yeast nutrient, Senomyx---Now how many of these even sound remotely like "MSG"?
These OFTEN contain MSG (or create it during processing): Flavor(s) & Flavoring(s), Natural flavor(s) & flavoring(s), Natural pork flavoring, Bouillon, Natural beef flavoring, Stock, Natural chicken flavoring, Broth, Malt flavoring, Barley malt, Malt extract, Corn syrup, High fructose corn syrup, Caramel flavoring (coloring), Seasonings (the word "seasonings"), Carrageenan, Soy sauce, Soy sauce extract, Soy protein, Soy protein concentrate, Soy protein isolate, Pectin, Maltodextrin, Whey protein, Whey protein isolate, Whey protein concentrate, anything Protein fortified, Protease, Protease enzymes, anything Enzyme modified, Ultra-pasteurized products...
WOW---these are long lists!!
Now STOP...before you get depressed on me & think the only left are carrot sticks...let's use this info instead to make better choices for ourselves and our families...even though we probably won't be avoiding it completely...a significant decrease in MSG intake can make a significant improvement in our long-term health!
The biggest keys:
*Read labels---usually the fewer ingredients, the better---and be on the lookout for some of the above 'MSG ingredients'
*Use fresh as much as possible (frozen fruits & veggies are good, too--without added sauces or liquids)
*Minimize processed foods
*Opt for healthier snack choices the majority of the time
And of course, there is a 'Glutamate Association' website that promotes the benefits of MSG...Seriously?? Ehhh...we're smarter than that!! :)
Blessings on your long-term health!
Sana
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Flu vaccines---Stay educated!
Eeks (as one of my nieces would say!)---it's been a long time since a blog posting---something that is scheduled to change, now that a major project that I've been working on is winding up. I thought I would share some news from around the world re: flu vaccinations once again. I know it's been discussed at length---yet, the pressure continues to mount for mandatory vaccinations without solid research showing effectiveness and without long-term research showing safety!
***Did you realize that....Flu shots are heavily recommended to pregnant women despite the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) statement: "Influenza vaccines are Category C drugs, which means that animal reproduction studies have not been conducted and it is not known whether these vaccines can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or if they can affect reproduction capacity."
***This year's seasonal flu shot is a combination vaccine that contains 2 regular strains of influenza and the 2009 pandemic H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine, with no choice being given for taking the seasonal and swine flu vaccines separately.
***This is the same type of flu vaccine that Australia suspended during its most recent 2010/2011 flu season for use in children under the age of 5 because it caused a surprisingly high number of reports of children suffering high fevers, vomiting and febrile convulsions. By June of 2010, more than 1,000 adverse reactions in children under the age of 5 had been reported.
***Dr Hugh Fudenburg, world’s leading immunologist, has said that anyone who has had more than two flu vaccines between 1970 and 1980 has a far higher chance of having Alzheimer’s in old age. “This is because of the aluminum and mercury, which almost every flu vaccine contains. The gradual accumulation of aluminum and mercury in the brain leads to cognitive dysfunction”, said Fudenberg. He explains this way: the flu vaccine contains many toxic chemicals, so instead of boosting immune system, they make it weak, increasing the chances of getting affected with flu.
***In the UK, intensive care beds are full to bursting point, with a record number of flu patients occupying those critical care beds. There is little point wasting valuable resources advertising and administering a vaccine that is ineffective.
***The UK senior government advisers recently ruled against the flu vaccine for children under five. This decision being made despite a flu epidemic.
***The news that New Jersey has passed a law requiring all children attending daycare or pre-school to get an annual flu shot should send a chill down every American citizen's spine.And to realize that some health care workers are being fired if they refuse to get an annual flu shot---yet another chill---crazy!!
***The UK government has decided to bring back last years Swine Flu ads with the caption ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’. with a message that the best way to combat the flu is practicing in good hygiene.
Hmmm....good hygiene...sounds pretty simple...IS extremely safe...is affordable to the vast majority...Sounds like a solid plan!!
To your continued health...
Sana
***Did you realize that....Flu shots are heavily recommended to pregnant women despite the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) statement: "Influenza vaccines are Category C drugs, which means that animal reproduction studies have not been conducted and it is not known whether these vaccines can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or if they can affect reproduction capacity."
***This year's seasonal flu shot is a combination vaccine that contains 2 regular strains of influenza and the 2009 pandemic H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine, with no choice being given for taking the seasonal and swine flu vaccines separately.
***This is the same type of flu vaccine that Australia suspended during its most recent 2010/2011 flu season for use in children under the age of 5 because it caused a surprisingly high number of reports of children suffering high fevers, vomiting and febrile convulsions. By June of 2010, more than 1,000 adverse reactions in children under the age of 5 had been reported.
***Dr Hugh Fudenburg, world’s leading immunologist, has said that anyone who has had more than two flu vaccines between 1970 and 1980 has a far higher chance of having Alzheimer’s in old age. “This is because of the aluminum and mercury, which almost every flu vaccine contains. The gradual accumulation of aluminum and mercury in the brain leads to cognitive dysfunction”, said Fudenberg. He explains this way: the flu vaccine contains many toxic chemicals, so instead of boosting immune system, they make it weak, increasing the chances of getting affected with flu.
***In the UK, intensive care beds are full to bursting point, with a record number of flu patients occupying those critical care beds. There is little point wasting valuable resources advertising and administering a vaccine that is ineffective.
***The UK senior government advisers recently ruled against the flu vaccine for children under five. This decision being made despite a flu epidemic.
***The news that New Jersey has passed a law requiring all children attending daycare or pre-school to get an annual flu shot should send a chill down every American citizen's spine.And to realize that some health care workers are being fired if they refuse to get an annual flu shot---yet another chill---crazy!!
***The UK government has decided to bring back last years Swine Flu ads with the caption ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’. with a message that the best way to combat the flu is practicing in good hygiene.
Hmmm....good hygiene...sounds pretty simple...IS extremely safe...is affordable to the vast majority...Sounds like a solid plan!!
To your continued health...
Sana
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