Ways To Protect Yourself From Radiation NATURALLY

Mary Hickcox, R.N.

Radiation is something that we all come into contact with on a daily basis. It
generally comes in two forms: terrestrial and cosmic.
Terrestrial radiation elements are found all over; in soil, water, air, and even
in the food that we eat, particularly if it is grown in the ground. The large
st contributor to radiation in the natural world, though, is radon which is a de
caying product of Uranium, released from rocks and soil. This gets into our air
, as well as our water supply, and we are usually completely unaware of its pres
ence. Cosmic rays of radiation are another source that we get everyday. Most o
f it is blocked by our atmosphere, but not completely.
Then of course there are the ways in which humans are creating more radiation.
Smokers inhale a form of radiation; the rocks, cement, and bricks we use in buil
ding often times contain uranium ores; and increase in air travel has contribute
d to our exposure of cosmic rays. The medical field also contributes via dental
X-rays, CT scans, MRI, radio isotope injection to diagnose cancer and radiation
therapy to treat cancer. While these are generally necessary, the TSA has intr
oduced dangerous backscatter devices to airport security, which is set to be rol
led out in neighborhood security vans, on buses, trains and in malls as well. T
his additional radiation exposure has no place in our daily lives. Meanwhile, o
ur modern conveniences such as microwaves, radio towers, cell phones, wireless r
outers and the vast spectrum of electromagnetic pollution contribute to the bomb
ardment.
The escalating crisis in Japan has led many of us to start thinking about seriou
s radiation exposure from the worst threat of all -- nuclear fallout, which has
resulted in a lot of impulse buying of the most common treatment, Potassium Iodi
de, to the point that it is disappearing all together. But fear not, there are
many other natural ways to protect ourselves from radiation poisoning that we sh
ould be taking on a regular basis to combat all forms of daily radiation.
Herbs There are several easy-to-obtain herbs that can be used for your protectio
n. One of the best herbal protectors against radiation is Rosemary which contai
ns Carnosic and Rosmarinic acids. According to Natural News, two different stud
ies were done in Spain showing the positive effects of using Rosemary. It fight
s radiation damage to cells and rids the body of DNA damaging free radicals. It
is readily available at any grocery or health food store, or can be grown in a
windowsill herb garden, while being a wonderful addition to many meals. Herbs s
uch as Cilantro help to remove heavy metals from the body, while others such as
Dandelion help to rid the body of free radicals and protect the liver.
Key Foods Obviously a healthy diet is a great start for having a body capable of
removing some of the toxins related to radiation, as well as to strengthen the
immune system. Some foods, though, are more helpful in the event of excess radi
ation. Any food containing caffeic acid, such as apples, citrus fruits, broccol
i, cauliflower, and cabbage offer support. In a study done in India, caffeic ac
id was injected into cells and then those cells were subjected to varying degree
s of radiation, while the control group was not. In all of the cells injected w
ith the acid, there was no damage to the cells at all. The control group showed
various degrees of genetic damage. Another food source of great protection is
seaweed (kelp, spirulina, brown algae), due to its natural iodine content and ab
ility to slow the accumulation of nuerotoxic metals. Buckwheat, tumeric, ginko
, and any potassium-rich foods are also great ways to protect yourself.
Vitamins and supplements Simple vitamins receive very little attention for the
ir anti-radiation benefits. The British Journal of Radiology reports that Vitam
in C, E, and beta carotene are all effective tools for protection against radiat
ion. Vitamin C can protect against radiation as well as repair damage done to c
ells from previous exposure. Calcium, magnesium, and bee pollen are also key su
pplements that should be added to a healthy, balanced diet.
Donâ t let anyone fool you. Radiation exposure on any level is not OK. Radiation d
isrupts our cellular growth, can make our cells grow abnormally, or even die off
completely. Some of the cells will be mutated and reproduce; this is the proce
ss leading us to cancer. Obviously the more exposure we receive the worse the si
tuation is as the cells do not have time to replace the ones killed off by the r
adiation, but any level is bad. Do yourself a favor: regardless of what happens
in Japan, or at any of the other countless nuclear facilities, start taking act
ion now with the products listed above, and prevent exposure in any way that you
can.
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