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[NinjaspiT]

THE BENEFITS OF RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL
* Improves digestion.
* Provides quick energy.
* Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
* Relieves stress on the pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
* Can be easily absorbed and utilized by those who have trouble digesting fats or who have gallbladder disease.
* Improves calcium and magnesium absorption for the development of strong bones and teeth.
* Aids in the absorption of minerals and fat-soluble vitamins.
* Is lower in calories than any other fat.
* Supports thyroid function.
* Supports and aids the immune system.
* Helps protect against disease-causing bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi, and parasites.
* Is heart healthy; does not increase blood cholesterol or platelet stickiness.
* Does not create free radicals like other vegetable oils and is stable under cooking temperatures.
* Helps protect the body from free-radical damage.
* Helps you to look and feel younger.
* Makes skin smooth and soft.
* Reduces the need for essential fatty acids.
* Does not deteriorate like polyunsaturated oils so has a long shelf life.

Coconut butter has been used as a food and a medicine since the dawn of history. Ayurveda (the medicine of India) has long advocated its therapeutic and cosmetic properties.

Unlike the cooked, clogging, cholesterol-soaked, saturated animal fats found in meats and dairy products, coconut butter is a raw saturated fat containing mostly medium-chain fatty acids which the body can metabolize efficiently and convert to energy quickly. Coconut butter contains no cholesterol and does not elevate bad (LDL) cholesterol levels. By weight, Coconut butter has less calories than any other fat source.

[eewwll]

Originally Posted by Efkie

Nutritional Healing

[NinjaspiT]

Raw Cacao and Raw Chocolate: Is it Good For You?

I often get asked what I think of the whole “raw cacao� craze. If you don’t know about this, there are some people who currently claim that raw chocolate is the ultimate food of mankind and that we should eat as much as possible to benefit from the high levels of anti-oxidants, magnesium and other trace minerals.

Truth is, their claims are completely flawed and wrong.

But, it doesn’t mean that you should stop eating chocolate altogether.

Let’s take a honest look at the issue, by looking at some claims made about cacao:

“Cornell University food scientists found that cocoa powder has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times what is found in green tea.�

MY COMMENTS: Yes, cacao contains lots of antioxidants. But the question is not “what is the highest source of anti-oxidants� but “what is the “healthiest source of antioxidants�.

Cacao is rich in fat and contains some caffeine and theobromine, which is a stimulant alike caffeine. Therefore, one should not eat too much of it. But blueberries and other berries are free of these concerns and also contain lots of anti-oxidants. In my opinion, they are a much *healthier* source of anti-oxidants.

“As we have noted, cacao is one of nature’s richest sources of magnesium, which is a heart as well as brain mineral.�

Same here. Cacao may be rich in magnesium, but that’s not a reason good enough to make it a main part of your diet, when it’s rich in fat! Other foods contain lots of magnesium, including green vegetables.

“Cacao, because it is unadulterated, has an even stronger love energy. In ancient Aztec wedding ceremonies, the bride and groom would exchange 5 cacao beans with each other.�

What can I say here except that I’m surprised people buy this kind of non-sense. Lots of very unhealthy foods have been praised throughout the world for their “magical� qualities that it’s not surprising to find cacao among them.

The bottom line about raw cacao and raw chocolate is that it’s not the healthiest source of anti-oxidants or nutrients, and it’s no “magical� food.

I’m all for enjoying food and life and having some cacao as part of your diet occasionally and enjoying some health benefits that way is perfectly fine. But to make raw cacao an important part of your diet, as is recommended by some people, is completely ridiculous and unhealthy.

RAW CHOCOLATE SHAKE

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by NinjaspiT

THE BENEFITS OF RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL
* Improves digestion.
* Provides quick energy.
* Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
* Relieves stress on the pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
* Can be easily absorbed and utilized by those who have trouble digesting fats or who have gallbladder disease.
* Improves calcium and magnesium absorption for the development of strong bones and teeth.
* Aids in the absorption of minerals and fat-soluble vitamins.
* Is lower in calories than any other fat.
* Supports thyroid function.
* Supports and aids the immune system.
* Helps protect against disease-causing bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi, and parasites.
* Is heart healthy; does not increase blood cholesterol or platelet stickiness.
* Does not create free radicals like other vegetable oils and is stable under cooking temperatures.
* Helps protect the body from free-radical damage.
* Helps you to look and feel younger.
* Makes skin smooth and soft.
* Reduces the need for essential fatty acids.
* Does not deteriorate like polyunsaturated oils so has a long shelf life.

Coconut butter has been used as a food and a medicine since the dawn of history. Ayurveda (the medicine of India) has long advocated its therapeutic and cosmetic properties.

Unlike the cooked, clogging, cholesterol-soaked, saturated animal fats found in meats and dairy products, coconut butter is a raw saturated fat containing mostly medium-chain fatty acids which the body can metabolize efficiently and convert to energy quickly. Coconut butter contains no cholesterol and does not elevate bad (LDL) cholesterol levels. By weight, Coconut butter has less calories than any other fat source.

i feel compelled to post the other side of coconut oil. despite all these beneficial effects - proven in anecdotal studies. coconut oil has one major side effect that has to be addressed.

it raises blood pressure and this raising of blood pressure is dose dependent. This is why this information has to be tempered with logic and reason - i don't want anyone going half cocked without having the full info on hand.

coconut oil raises blood pressure. it isn't a big deal if you're already in the normal range but it is a big deal if you're already high. the method that coconut oil uses to increase metabolism also constricts blood vessels thereby raising blood pressure. thus ideal implementation of coconut oil is to take it with blood pressure lowing items - like garlic, etc.

this is why the traditional use of coconut oil in foods in the south asian countries - includes coconut oil in CURRIES. asian curries contain turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, galangal - all items proven to lower blood pressure and thereby counteract the blood pressure raising effects of coconut oil.

[NinjaspiT]

Originally Posted by 4ce of n8ur

i feel compelled to post the other side of coconut oil. despite all these beneficial effects - proven in anecdotal studies. coconut oil has one major side effect that has to be addressed.

it raises blood pressure and this raising of blood pressure is dose dependent. This is why this information has to be tempered with logic and reason - i don't want anyone going half cocked without having the full info on hand.

coconut oil raises blood pressure. it isn't a big deal if you're already in the normal range but it is a big deal if you're already high. the method that coconut oil uses to increase metabolism also constricts blood vessels thereby raising blood pressure. thus ideal implementation of coconut oil is to take it with blood pressure lowing items - like garlic, etc.

this is why the traditional use of coconut oil in foods in the south asian countries - includes coconut oil in CURRIES. asian curries contain turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, galangal - all items proven to lower blood pressure and thereby counteract the blood pressure raising effects of coconut oil.

Thanks for backing that up.I always add turmeric to a lot of my dishes.

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by NinjaspiT

Thanks for backing that up.I always add turmeric to a lot of my dishes.

no question family. the reason i posted it was cuz you posted a real good balanced review of the raw chocolate.

I live this shit and I love my black people - I want y'all niggas to live forever, real talk.

lets keep this going.

[O.Red]

Originally Posted by 4ce of n8ur

i feel compelled to post the other side of coconut oil. despite all these beneficial effects - proven in anecdotal studies. coconut oil has one major side effect that has to be addressed.

it raises blood pressure and this raising of blood pressure is dose dependent. This is why this information has to be tempered with logic and reason - i don't want anyone going half cocked without having the full info on hand.

coconut oil raises blood pressure. it isn't a big deal if you're already in the normal range but it is a big deal if you're already high. the method that coconut oil uses to increase metabolism also constricts blood vessels thereby raising blood pressure. thus ideal implementation of coconut oil is to take it with blood pressure lowing items - like garlic, etc.

this is why the traditional use of coconut oil in foods in the south asian countries - includes coconut oil in CURRIES. asian curries contain turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, galangal - all items proven to lower blood pressure and thereby counteract the blood pressure raising effects of coconut oil.

I take 2 Tablespoons of Coconut oil daily

Is that too much?

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by O.Red

I take 2 Tablespoons of Coconut oil daily

Is that too much?

it depends. quite simply it really depends on what your numbers are.

really health people tend to have really low blood pressure - so this issue is meaningless to you if you're one of those. if you have high normal to high blood pressure - this difference obviously makes a difference to you. and different people react differently.

if you have a cuff measure it yourself. take your blood pressure before you take the coconut oil and take it say 10-15 minutes afterwards. if the difference is acceptable to you i wouldn't worry about it. if it goes too high you might want to half the dose or something.

and like i said - if you cook with it -cook using thing demonstrated to lower blood pressure. in its traditional use in thailand and the phillipines - coconut oil is almost always cooked with garlic and lemongrass - both reduce blood pressure. turmeric lowers blood pressure - these herbs are the basic components of thai curry.

[youngfocus]

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Originally Posted by 3rd__Optic

Can anybody post their usual Grocery list of Raw Foods that would take them thru a week or more. Basically post what and how you stock up. I am interested in vegan bodybuilding as oppsed to my usual chicken and fish intake with veggies and what - have - you. You efforts would be appreciated.

[O.Red]

Originally Posted by youngfocus

www.localharvest.org

Oh shit...

[youngfocus]

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[eewwll]

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[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by eewwll

Man...yall cats probably added YEARS to my life with this thread

we finna do this shit.

these crackas bout to have they minds blown. to me this is the quiet revolution - in the black community - a complete opensource community health system of information and preventative health management.

CAC: "WTF is it just me or does it seem like niggas ain't dyin like they used to?"

CAC2: "I blame the president."

[malaki]

coconut oil is the shit, great for your skin....even better is if you can get your hands on some quality coconuts like ya boy does

[eewwll]

Originally Posted by 4ce of n8ur

we finna do this shit.

these crackas bout to have they minds blown. to me this is the quiet revolution - in the black community - a complete opensource community health system of information and preventative health management.

CAC: "WTF is it just me or does it seem like niggas ain't dyin like they used to?"

CAC2: "I blame the president."

But on the real... I have always tried to take care of myself (working out, etc) but I have been putting some of this other stuff to use. I never really ate horribly but I never really paid a lot of attention to my diet in terms of restricting things a lot. I have been on a raw food diet the last couple of week (thanks to some of the shit in this thread and Malaki's thread and then reading on the net) and man... shit has me feeling like good...energy level stays high all day...sleeping like a baby...etc and from what I have been reading..I still have some time before i start feeling all the effects because Im still going through the detox phase.

Im reading some of that ebook that was posted a few posts up... I have casually read this type of stuff for years (even purchased and read books about alternative medicine, lifestyles, etc) but havent been very good about putting it any of it practice... but I have been on it now.

Plus..living in Brasil.. I can get fresh fruits and vegatables (organic too) easily...even superfruits like acai and capuacu easily

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by eewwll

But on the real... I have always tried to take care of myself (working out, etc) but I have been putting some of this other stuff to use. I never really ate horribly but I never really paid a lot of attention to my diet in terms of restricting things a lot. I have been on a raw food diet the last couple of week (thanks to some of the shit in this thread and Malaki's thread and then reading on the net) and man... shit has me feeling like good...energy level stays high all day...sleeping like a baby...etc and from what I have been reading..I still have some time before i start feeling all the effects because Im still going through the detox phase.

Im reading some of that ebook that was posted a few posts up... I have casually read this type of stuff for years (even purchased and read books about alternative medicine, lifestyles, etc) but havent been very good about putting it any of it practice... but I have been on it now.

Plus..living in Brasil.. I can get fresh fruits and vegatables (organic too) easily...even superfruits like acai and capuacu easily

yessir. and i don't know if you're juicing along with the raw diet - but if you are you'll detox way faster and start seeing even more benefits.

that's the bonus about living in brazil. fresh acai in the US? nigga you need a cosigner and triple A credit score to cop that.

the thing about raw food and a mostly vegetarian diet is that if you've started down the path towards degenerative diseases - YOU CAN REVERSE THEM. PROVEN - heart disease (non-genetic) diabetes (non-genetic) arthritis/inflammatory conditions (non-genetic) can all be reversed. Thats fucking amazing and is a testament to the amazing machine that is the human body.

Whenever I get caught up doing this knda research it's humbling and awesome. And you wanna do the shit that is gonna maximize not only your time - but maximize your USEFUL TIME - your EFFECTIVE TIME.

I remember reading MArk cuban's blog. asked about the biggest change in his life from being a billionaire? he was like, i get access to the best healthcare - so frankly - the biggest benefit is MORE TIME.

MORE TIME?



blade runner is one of my favorite movies and my favorite line is when Roy goes to see the geneticist who created him (roy is an artificial superhuman designed with a 4 year life span - his offline date is the following week).

Dr. Tyrell: what seems to be the problem?
Roy: Death
Dr. Tyrell: that's just a little out of my jurisdiction...
Roy: (cutting him off) I want more life, FUCKER.



so congrats on seeing results. let's keep it going. If you run across some shit we ain't post - put it up my nigga.

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by malaki

coconut oil is the shit, great for your skin....even better is if you can get your hands on some quality coconuts like ya boy does

yessir. what city you in? In NY quality coconuts is hit or miss.

[eewwll]

Im juicing a bit now....but Ive not gone full speed with it yet (just doing lots of different fruit juices ..Brasil has 100+ types of fruits man..but I havent started doing the veggie drinks yet).

Next things Im going to try are spirulina,chlorella, and wheatgrass

Yeah man.. I am reading some of that ebook that was posted about natural remedies to different diseases and conditions...amazing shit.

@ the blade runner reference... that movie is the shit

Im gonna revisit some of my ray kurzweil books as that mofo is trying to live forever too.. he might have some secrets

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by eewwll

Im juicing a bit now....but Ive not gone full speed with it yet (just doing lots of different fruit juices ..Brasil has 100+ types of fruits man..but I havent started doing the veggie drinks yet).

Next things Im going to try are spirulina,chlorella, and wheatgrass

Yeah man.. I am reading some of that ebook that was posted about natural remedies to different diseases and conditions...amazing shit.

@ the blade runner reference... that movie is the shit

Im gonna revisit some of my ray kurzweil books as that mofo is trying to live forever too.. he might have some secrets

yah re: kurzweil. his secret tho is mega supplementation. it's a bit radical and some think he's doing too much. I actually found his supplementation regimen.

From his book:

"I take about 250 pills of nutritionals a day".
"For boosting antioxidant levels and for general health, I take a comprehensive vitamin-and-mineral combination, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, grapeseed extract, resveratrol, bilberry extract, lycopene, silymarine (milk thistle), conjugated linoleic acid, lecithin, evening primerose oil (omega-6 essential fatty acids), n-acetyl-cystein, ginger, garlic, l-carnitine, pyrodoxal-5-phosphate, and echinacea. I also take Chinese herbs prescribed by Dr. Glenn Rothfeld. For reducing insulin resistance and overcoming my type 2 diabetes, I take chromium, metformine (a powerful anti-aging medication that decreases insulin resistence and which we recommend everyone over 50 consider taking) and gymnema sylvestra. To improve LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, I take policosanol, gugulipid, plant sterols, niacin, oat bran, grapefruit powder, psyllium, lecithine and lipitor. To improve blood vessel health I take arginine, TMG and choline. To decrease blood viscosity I take daily baby aspirin and lumbrokinase. I reduce inflammination by taking EPA/DHA and curcumin. I have dramatically reduced my homocystein level by taking folic acid, B6 and TMG. I have a B12 shot once a week and take a daily B12 sublingual. Several of my intravenous therapies improve my body's detoxification: weekly EDTA and monthly DMPS. I also take n-acetyl-carnitine orally. I take weekly intravenous vitamins and alpha lipoic acid to boost antioxidants. I do a weekly glutathione IV to boost liver health. Perhaps the most important intravenous therapy I do is a weekly phosphatidylcholine IV, wich rejuvenates all of the body's tissues by restoring youthful cell membranes. I also take PtC orally each day and supplement my hormone levels with DHEA and testosterone. I take I-3-C, chrysin, nettle, ginger and herbs to reduce the conversation of testosterone into estrogen. I take a saw palmetto complex for prostate health. For stress management I take l-theonine, beta-sitosterol, phosphatidylserine and green tea in addition to drinking 8 to 10 cups of green tea itself. At bedtime I take GABA and sublingual melatonin. For brain health I take acetyl-l-carnitine, vinprocetine, phosphatidylserine, ginkgo biloba, glycerylphosphatidylcholine, nextrutine and quercertin. For eye health I take lutein and bilberry extract. For skin health I use an antioxidant skin cream on my face, neck and hands every day. For digestive health I take betaine HCl, pepsin, gentian root, peppermint, acidophilus bifodobacter, fructooligosaccharides, fish proteins, l-glutamine and n-acetyl-d-glucosamine. To inhibit the creation of advanced glycolysated end products I take n-acetyl-carnitine, carnosine, alpha lipoic acid and quercertin."

it seems like a lot -but like 97 percent of the stuff in this list you get from fruits and vegetables. he believes you can oversaturate the body tho with these nutrients and that oversaturation is beneficial. there are a lot of disagreements with that.

[eewwll]

Originally Posted by 4ce of n8ur

yah re: kurzweil. his secret tho is mega supplementation. it's a bit radical and some think he's doing too much. I actually found his supplementation regimen.

[COLOR="Blue"]From his book:

"I take about 250 pills of nutritionals a day".
].

[malaki]

Originally Posted by 4ce of n8ur

yessir. what city you in? In NY quality coconuts is hit or miss.

I'm in the bay area but I go to a farmers market vendor that comes up here from southern cali that grows em there.

when thats not available I just buy young thai coconuts for my smoothies but try not to eat too much of that since its not organic and from thailand and its not verified how they grow it.

anyway I get the premium oil and also organic coconut butter which is just ground up coconuts anyway.

btw kurzweil is nuts.

[4ce of n8ur]

Originally Posted by malaki

I'm in the bay area but I go to a farmers market vendor that comes up here from southern cali that grows em there.

when thats not available I just buy young thai coconuts for my smoothies but try not to eat too much of that since its not organic and from thailand and its not verified how they grow it.

anyway I get the premium oil and also organic coconut butter which is just ground up coconuts anyway.

btw kurzweil is nuts.

you see dude's regimen, right? and on top of that he does mostly raw. he does electrolyte (alkaline) water and some other stuff.

he's off his rocker - unless this shit works. only time will tell.

[KLEPTO]

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[O.Red]

Anybody else got links to sites that will deliver veggies and shit to your crib?

[NinjaspiT]

Originally Posted by malaki

I'm in the bay area but I go to a farmers market vendor that comes up here from southern cali that grows em there.

when thats not available I just buy young thai coconuts for my smoothies but try not to eat too much of that since its not organic and from thailand and its not verified how they grow it.

anyway I get the premium oil and also organic coconut butter which is just ground up coconuts anyway.

btw kurzweil is nuts.

Just moved from the bay back to LA,but when I was there,I went to the San leandro farmers market,and this spot called BEKELEY BOWL.BERKELEY BOWL had EVERYTHING i needed to be raw and was rather inexpensive.

[malaki]

Originally Posted by NinjaspiT

Just moved from the bay back to LA,but when I was there,I went to the San leandro farmers market,and this spot called BEKELEY BOWL.BERKELEY BOWL had EVERYTHING i needed to be raw and was rather inexpensive.

berkeley bowl is the shit.....and theres usually some cute females there too.

over in SF rainbow grocery is kind of the yin to the bowl's yang.

[360KNOWLEDGE2]

Originally Posted by eewwll

But on the real... I have always tried to take care of myself (working out, etc) but I have been putting some of this other stuff to use. I never really ate horribly but I never really paid a lot of attention to my diet in terms of restricting things a lot. I have been on a raw food diet the last couple of week (thanks to some of the shit in this thread and Malaki's thread and then reading on the net) and man... shit has me feeling like good...energy level stays high all day...sleeping like a baby...etc and from what I have been reading..I still have some time before i start feeling all the effects because Im still going through the detox phase.

Im reading some of that ebook that was posted a few posts up... I have casually read this type of stuff for years (even purchased and read books about alternative medicine, lifestyles, etc) but havent been very good about putting it any of it practice... but I have been on it now.

Plus..living in Brasil.. I can get fresh fruits and vegatables (organic too) easily...even superfruits like acai and capuacu easily

I hear that capuacu is the real deal. Best fruit on the planet. What does that taste like?

[eewwll]

Originally Posted by 360KNOWLEDGE2

I hear that capuacu is the real deal. Best fruit on the planet. What does that taste like?

Man..there is no way I can describe the taste because it doesnt have a berry taste...its not really citric....there is nothing that youve had that I can compare it to... the problem is that there are many Brasilian fruits that dont have a counterpart in the American market ..I had a fruit juice named UMBU the other day that I just cant put into words the taste because I cant compare it to anything I have had in the states...This is not going to help you, but the only thing I can say is that the taste is strong and distrinctive and you can feel that shit going through your body. Its on the sweet side as opposed to a bitter or citric fruit..My friend was down here a couple of month ago..and i took him to get some of that shit... he took a look gulp and was like

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I stopped using colloidal silver personally because I eventually learned what a 'colloid' was.

Colloid. A state or diversion of matter in which large molecules or aggregates of molecules that do not precipitate, and that measure between 1 and 100 nm, are dispersed in another medium. In a suspension colloid particles are insoluble and the medium may be solid, liquid, or gas. In an emulsion colloid the particles are usually water, and the medium is any of several complex hydrophilic, organic substances that become evenly dispersed among the particles of water. Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 3rd edition, pg. 278

I learned that colloidal minerals and/or elements are not soluble and was too large to penetrate the cells of the body, thus trapping them in the bloodstream which is how the product works. While not being able to penetrate cells, the silver was able to flow in the bloodstream and come into contact with microorganisms (such as protozoan - parasites) and thus killing them and therefore making colloidal silver very beneficial in this capacity.

Therefore, colloidal silver is okay to take if a person is battling an STD, parasitic infection, a so-called virus, etc.

My only concern was that after colloidal silver does its job, how was I going to get it out of my bloodstream, as by nature I'm not supposed to have colloids traveling through my blood. Colloids were too large molecularly to be assimilated by my body. Therefore, I would have to first use colloidal silver for the purpose I was using it for and then detoxify my body so as to prevent an accumulation of colloidal particles (or minerals) from accumulating in the tissues of my joints which can happen over time, for anything the body can't get rid of it will store in any available area in the body, i.e. joints and especially female reproductive tract which is very spacious for the collection of wastes. So why make matters more difficult and time consuming for myself? If I had to later detoxify my body to remove colloidal silver, it just made more sense for me to rely on detoxing to do everything including the function I was using colloidal silver for.

I simply opted for botanicals of Echinacea root, Goldenseal root, Pau D'Arco, and other antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal herbs as well as essential oils of Ravensare, Manuka, Eucalyptus, Clove, Tea Tree, Lemon, Cinnamon and many other essential oils to do the job I was using colloidal silver for. At least I knew these (herbs and essential oils) were penetrating my cells being organic and all. My body was receiving assimilable nutrition, enhanced oxygen, enzymes, high frequency, and many other beneficial properties from consuming herbs and essential oils.

NOTE: I consumed essential oils via special herbal extracts I concocted. There's a science to orally consuming essential oils. Many are not intended for oral consumption so safety and caution is warranted in their use.

Basically, while colloidal silver is effective, I simply opted to use Nature's herbs, many of which can do the same things as colloidal silver, with the exception of not being able to find their way out of my body after their function has been performed which is indicative of colloidal silver.

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Does Colloidal Silver Really Cure Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Infections?

Four recent clinical studies have demonstrated that silver in a variety of forms -- including colloidal silver -- is able to cure the deadly antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections that now kill more Americans each year than AIDS infections.

Here is a brief synopsis of the recently revealed good news regarding the incredible infection-fighting qualities of colloidal silver, proving beyond any shadow of a doubt its ability to kill MRSA and other deadly antibiotic-resistant pathogens - often in just minutes!

Case #1: A Brigham Young Clinical Study Proves Silver Kills MRSA -- In this study, conducted quietly in October 2006 at the Department of Microbiology/Molecular Biology of Brigham Young University, and published in the journal Current Science, Vol. 91, No. 7, October 10, 2006, it was found that a number of the antibiotic drugs which formerly killed MDR (multiple drug-resistant) pathogens such as MRSA could actually be restored to full efficacy against the deadly pathogens, but only if a liquid silver solution similar to colloidal silver was used in conjunction with the drug! The researchers wrote:

“Silver–Water–Dispersion™ solution has been shown as an effective antibiotic against many Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multiple drug-resistant (MDR) strains (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). As high level acquired resistance to conventional antibiotics is frequent, it seems reasonable to use combination therapy in order to achieve bactericidal synergism. Active silver solutions have shown marked activity against proven bacterial-resistant strains. Hence, a range of antibiotics were tested with Silver–Water Dispersion™ solution to determine antagonism, additive and synergistic effects against a panel of microbial strains… It is clear that the combination will allow a more complete clearing of the pathological organism.”

In short, what the researchers found is that when they used the liquid silver solution in conjunction with the antibiotic drugs that had previously lost their effectiveness against MRSA and other deadly super pathogens, the antibiotics began to work again. The synergism between silver and the antibiotic drugs brought the deadly pathogens back under control. Since the antibiotic drugs had previously lost their effectiveness against the super pathogens, this clearly demonstrates that the silver was the deciding factor in the deaths of the deadly pathogens!

Case #2: Iranian Clinical Study Proves Silver Increases Effectiveness of Antibiotic Drugs Against Staph – This study was conducted by the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of Tehran, Iran. Say what you will about the Iranians, but when they do a medical study, they do it up right. Apparently Iranian scientists were two full months ahead of the Brigham Young team above in proving that the addition of silver to antibiotic drugs boosts their ability to kill resistant staphylococcus aureaus. The study was called, “Synthesis and effect of silver nanoparticles on the antibacterial activity of different antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.” In part, the researchers demonstrated:

"Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have been known to have inhibitory and bactericidal effects. Resistance to antimicrobial agents by pathogenic bacteria has emerged in recent years and is a major health problem. …these [silver] nanoparticles were evaluated for their part in increasing the antimicrobial activities of various antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activities of penicillin G, amoxicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin, and vancomycin were increased in the presence of silver nano-particles (Ag-NPs) against both test strains. The highest enhancing effects were observed for vancomycin, amoxicillin, and penicillin G against S. aureus.

So once again we see that it is the addition of silver to the three specific antibiotics (vancomycin, amoxicillin and penicillin) that almost magically renews the effectiveness of each of these antibiotic drugs against today’s most deadly pathogens. Silver, as usual, is the key!

Case #3: Taiwanese Clinical Study Proves Colloidal Silver By Itself Kills MRSA -- Another study, this one conducted in Taiwan, also demonstrated that silver colloids kills both MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, another deadly and extremely opportunistic superbug. In this study, a special colloidal silver solution was tested on contact surfaces where the deadly pathogens are known to colonize, and from which they can spread to humans. The silver solution proved to be completely effective against both the MRSA and Pseudomonas super pathogens.

The study, which demonstrated conclusively that silver could be applied to contact surfaces to stop colonies of MRSA super pathogens from forming, was titled, “Formation of colloidal silver nanoparticles stabilized by Na(+)-poly(gamma-glutamic acid)-silver nitrate complex via chemical reduction process,” and was conducted at the Department of Textile Science, Nanya Institute of Technology, Chung-Li, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. It was published in the journal Colloids Surface B Biointerfaces in October 2007.

Case #4: Czech Clinical Study Proves Silver Particles Kill MRSA – This study was conducted at the Department of Physical Chemistry at Palacky University in the Czech Republic. It was later published in the prestigious Journal of Physical Chemistry B in August 2006. Titled “Silver colloidal nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and their antibacterial activity,” the study demonstrated that…

“…silver particles with a narrow size distribution with an average size of 25 nm, which showed high antimicrobial and bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including highly multi-resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).” The study further demonstrated that very low concentrations of silver could be utilized to destroy MRSA, as long as the silver particles were very small, averaging 25 nm.

Once again we see silver showing “high antimicrobial and bactericidal activity” against “highly multi-resistant strains” including MRSA.

So why haven’t the medical bureaucrats been shouting from the rooftops about this? Because they do not want to jeopardize the multi-billion dollar annual sales of prescription antibiotic drugs by telling the world that something as simple and inexpensive to produce as colloidal silver could solve the whole problem and save tens or perhaps even hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide every year. You see, colloidal silver is not patentable. Therefore, the drug companies cannot monopolize it. With a simple device called a home colloidal silver generator, anyone can make their own high-quality colloidal silver, simply and easily, in the comfort of their own home, for just pennies per quart! (See http://www.thesilveredge.com/)

Even when studies show that liquid colloidal silver added taken in conjunction with failed antibiotic drugs actually restores the antibacterial activity of those drugs, the FDA still doesn’t budge. It won’t admit it has been wrong all along about silver!

For more information about how you can take advantage of the infection-fighting power of silver easily and inexpensively, see http://www.thesilveredge.com/ and download your FREE colloidal silver dosage report.

Or, for more comprehensive information on colloidal silver usage, see the brand new 60-minute, studio-quality Colloidal Silver Secrets Video, available inexpensively in both DVD and VHS formats at http://www.lifeandhealthresearchgroup.com/

[SloPoke]

hard to believe I missed this thread.... thanks

[NnubianN]

Ninja this thread is just what I was looking for! Thanks big time for this info.

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[Chitownheadbusa]

ill give some info on how to make homemade probiotic yogurt in a few days.

all you need is 1 pack of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics 12 plus, or your fav "live microorganism" brand, and your fav milk.

saved me literally thousands of dollars over the years from not having to buy acidophilus and other "freindly Bacteria's".

[DollarDay]

Originally Posted by 3rd__Optic

Can anybody post their usual Grocery list of Raw Foods that would take them thru a week or more. Basically post what and how you stock up. I am interested in vegan bodybuilding as oppsed to my usual chicken and fish intake with veggies and what - have - you. You efforts would be appreciated.

co-sign!

I'm on my 2nd year as a vegetarian and I am ready to go raw vegan.. just need some more tips in the right direction

[mike123]

Originally Posted by 3rd__Optic

Can anybody post their usual Grocery list of Raw Foods that would take them thru a week or more. Basically post what and how you stock up. I am interested in vegan bodybuilding as oppsed to my usual chicken and fish intake with veggies and what - have - you. You efforts would be appreciated.

hempseed powder
coconut oil
plenty of garlic cloves
eggs ( optional )
Nuts ( cashew, treenuts, walnut, pecans, etc )


theres more obviously but that stuff there is a good place to start