Radiation And Your Health: Dr. Blaylock explains the radioprotective effects of natural substances - Buzz.NaturalNews.com

Radiation And Your Health: Dr. Blaylock explains the radioprotective effects of natural substances - Buzz.NaturalNews.com



(http://www.blaylockhealthchannel.com/)The
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor meltdown that occurred after Japan
was hit by a massive tsunami in March 2011 released huge quantities of
radiation into the environment, which is still continuing to accumulate
and increasingly pose health risks to wildlife and humans. In light of
this, Dr. Russel Blaylock of the Blaylock Wellness Center recently
released a podcast to inform listeners about the different ways that
they can protect themselves from the effects of radiation, such as
multiple types of cancers, through dietary supplementation.

He
explains how iodine supplements, which tend to be extremely popular at
the start of nuclear crises, protect people's thyroids from accumulating
radioactive iodine, but this leaves the rest of the body vulnerable to
other radioisotopes. He then delves into NASA's efforts to develop drugs
to protect astronauts from gamma radiation exposure in space. One such
drug is WR-2721, which he describes as "very effective" though "very
toxic" and carrying side effects like blindness.

"Of more
interest recently, has been the fact that a number of natural agents are
very powerful protectants against radiation damage, particularly the
gamma radiation," Dr. Blaylock says. "[T]he important thing is that all
of these agents are not only quite safe and have very, very few side
effects but the other effects of these flavonoids are very healthy
effects, for instance preventing cancer, protecting the brain against
degeneration, strokes, heart attacks."

Beta-glucan is
found in the cell walls of yeast and acts as a good cellular immune
stimulant. It is also a very potent protector against radiation damage
in tissues, especially bone marrow. It stimulates stem cell production
to replace damaged blood cells.

Curcumin is an
anticarcinogenic extract of turmeric. Extensive research has shown that
it protects all cells of every type against every form of radiation
damage, particularly gamma radiation. Curcumin protects lung cells from
radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis. It also helps by causing the body
to produce protective antioxidants. Though curcumin is poorly absorbed
in powder form, "if you mix it with extra virgin olive oil or coconut
oil, you can increase the absorption by as much as 11 fold," Dr.
Blaylock says. He also says that it is extremely safe to take even at
high doses where nausea might be felt as a potential side effect.

Lycopene is a carotenoid and a powerful antioxidant. It also stimulates production of antioxidants and protects against radiation.

Ferulic acid has
been shown by research to increase the amount of protective
antioxidants in the body, and it improves the recovery of bone marrow
stem cells.

Quercetin is a common flavonoid found in
fruits and vegetables. It is very effective in protecting against
radiation damage. In animal studies, it was found to extend the survival
rate of mice exposed to fatal levels of radiation.

The major
protective effects of these compounds can be combined to provide even
greater protection against radiation exposure, as shown by scientific
studies. These can also significantly improve the outcomes of cancer
patients. Agents such as curcumin and quercetin actually protect normal
healthy tissue from radiation while making tumors more sensitive to
treatment.

With radiation continuing to drain into the Pacific
Ocean, drift to the West Coast and accumulate throughout the
environment, it is important that we all stay educated and informed of
the best way to protect ourselves from its damaging effects. Choosing a
variety of natural, herbal compounds is the safest way to combat
radiation and avoid cancer. Be sure to listen to Dr. Blaylock's full
informative podcast here.