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| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 07:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Potassium Iodide, Iodate and related products. Potassium Iodide: (KI) Blocks uptake of radioactive Iodine 131. Adults 130 mg/day. Must start before or immediately upon exposure. Children between 3 -18 years of age should take one-half of a 130-mg tablet (65 mg). Children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 1/4 of a 130-mg tablet (32 mg).Infants from birth to 1 month of age should be given 1/8 of a 130-mg tablet (16 mg). Women who are breastfeeding should take the adult dose, and their infants should receive the recommended infant dose. Children who are approaching adult size (greater than or equal to 150 pounds) should take the adult dose regardless of their age. Do not use unless you know that you are being exposed or about to be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Another option is potassium iodate (KIO3) An adult dose for potassium iodate (KIO3) is 170 mg per day during and preceding exposure. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Topical iodine as an alternative to oral KI or KIO3. Don’t drink the Lugols solution or betadine as both are toxic when taken orally, but to paint on your skin. Lugols solution and betadine are both still readily available! According to research by Ken Miller, health physicist at the Hershey Medical Center, using 24 healthy adult male test subjects he found that an adult could get a blocking dose of stable iodine by painting 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm approximately 2 hours prior to I-131 contamination. Although there were large variations within each subject group in regard to serum-I levels and thyroid uptakes, the increase in serum-I concentration after topical-I application was effective in reducing the thyroid uptake of I131. The authors conclude that in the absence of KI, most humans would benefit from topical application of tincture of-I, and that in some the effectiveness would equal that of oral KI. Don’t try to drink or swallow iodine such as iodine water purification tablets, tincture of iodine, or Povidone-iodine solutions (like the Betadine® brand solution). If you do that you are going to get sick because iodine is a poison. That’s why iodine bottles are marked poisonous! The abstract of his study is titled "Effectiveness of Skin Absorption of Tincture of I in Blocking Radioiodine from the Human Thyroid Gland" from Health Physics, June 1989, Vol. 56, No. 6, pages 911-914. Although the amount given is for an adult male, around 160-170 lbs, I don’t see why a proportionate amount could not be used on the skin of a child as long as they could not lick it off (maybe place on the skin of the lower back). We use Betadine surgical prep on young children, so it would not be contraindicated as a topical application unless there is an allergy or the child is very young such as a newborn. So in essence, For adults, paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm each day, ideally at least 2 hours prior to possible exposure. For children 3 to 18, but under 150 pounds, only half that amount painted on daily, or 4 ml. For children under 3 but older than a month, half again, or 2 ml. For newborns to 1 month old, half it again, or just 1 ml. Betadine surgical prep is readily available in feed and supply stores for animal use, so as long as the animal couldn’t lick it off and it was in a non-hair area (painted inside the ear flaps in rabbits or dogs) it might also work for pets. [link to www.jstage.jst.go.jp] Calcium iodate: Calcium iodate is possibly another effective blocker of radioiodine uptake by the thyroid gland. From the study listed below: "Ca(IO3)2 is permitted by the FDA as a food additive and is "generally regarded as safe" (GRAS, CFR No.1206). We have also compared the efficacy of Ca(IO3)2 with KIO3 in blocking thyroidal uptake of radioiodine, which could be important considering the better shelf life of Ca(IO3). The results of the present study provide us with evidence that Ca(IO3)2 can serve as another promising radioiodine blocker, and is as equipotent as KI/KIO3 in protecting the thyroid gland. We have not found any studies that examined the property of Ca(IO3)2 in blocking radioiodine uptake by the thyroid gland and the present study is an attempt in this direction." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Kelp Kelp is high in iodine, and one of those naturally protective substances fro the thyroid gland in protecting it against radioactive I 131. As kelp concentrates iodine, it is imperative to make sure that the kelp did not come from waters contaminated with radioactive I 131 or other radioactive elements. “Suppression of 125I-uptake in mouse thyroid by seaweed feeding: possible preventative effect of dietary seaweed on internal radiation injury of the thyroid by radioactive iodine.” “We conducted an animal experiment to determine how dietary seaweeds rich in iodine and dietary fibers suppress radioactive iodine uptake by the thyroid, using mice and four kinds of experimental diets, three with 1% or 2% powdered fronds of the kelp Laminaria religiosa and 2% powdered laver Porphyra yezoensis, and one with cellulose.” "The degree of the suppression was observed to depend on the amount of iodine in the diet or in the injected sample, no matter whether organic or inorganic, judging from the results of an additional experiment. Thus, we conclude that previously fed iodine-rich material, especially dietary seaweeds rich in iodine and other minerals, vitamins, and beta-carotene, such as kelps or laver supplemented with inorganic iodine, may be effective in prevention of internal radiation injury of the thyroid." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Next post: (3) Vitamins Last Edited by emerald eye on 04/20/2011 03:40 PM Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 07:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | (3) Vitamins: Vitamin A and retinoids: Vitamin A dosage is complicated, and toxicity may result from an overdose. Here is a good reference for dosing parameters. [link to www.vitamins-supplements.org] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The B vitamin family:The B vitamins contain many members, and there are different dosages for these members. Here is a list with a discussion of dosages: [link to www.holistichealthtopics.com] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vitamin B12 - Suppresses the uptake of cobalt-60.There are many ways to dose vitamin B12 including shots, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets. No toxic or adverse effects have been associated with large intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements in healthy people. Doses as high as 1 mg (1000 mcg) daily by mouth or 1 mg monthly by intramuscular (IM) injection, although the RDA is much lower. Here is a reference on Vitmain B12 dosing from the Linus Pauling institue. [link to lpi.oregonstate.edu] Low folate status increases susceptibility to X-ray-induced chromosomal damage, but excessive folic acid supplementation under normal conditions yields no further protection due to folate saturation in the target tissue. Recommended folate supplementation is 400-800 mcg (micrograms) daily and higher in pregnant women. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vitamin C: Shows protective effect from ionizing radiation. 1,000-5000 mg daily may be taken by adults. Perhaps use caution if a history of kidney stones. Here are the recommedations from the Linus Pauling institute for Vitamin C: [link to lpi.oregonstate.edu] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] I have been searching for something that might decrease the risk of cancer from inhaled plutonium. Vitamin C seems to be the best candidate that I have found to date. ”However, the incidence of squamous cell carcinomas in animals exposed to plutonium and vitamin C decreased with increasing dose of vitamin C. The authors stated that vitamin C may interfere with the progression of squamous cell metaplasia to squamous cell carcinoma. ” [link to www.atsdr.cdc.gov] Vitamin D3: Boosts immune system, helping to prevent infections and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Adults may safely take 2000-5000 IU daily. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vitamin E: Many studies have reported vitamin E to protect against some of the toxicities of ionizing radiation Adults may use 1,000-2,000 IU per day. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.usuhs.mil] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Next post: (4) Supplements Last Edited by emerald eye on 03/30/2011 05:55 PM Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 08:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | (4) Other Supplements (not previously mentioned): Selenium: This is an anti-oxidant with activity as a free radical scavenger. Populations with high blood selenium levels are found to have lower death rates due to cancer. Selenium toxicity can occur and the dose of selenium should be close to 100 MICROGRAMS (not milligrams) per day in adults. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Potassium Reduces uptake of cesium-137. Adults may take up to 100 mg daily, unless they have decreased renal or kidney function. In that case, the dose should be decreased or avoided. Eating potassium rich foods, like meat broths is usually still OK, even with decreased renal function. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Zinc - Reduces uptake of radioactive zinc-65. The recommended dose is 100 mg per day in adults unless medical conditions prohibit. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Magnesium Always take with other supplements to help with absorption. A good way to absorb magnesium is with an Epson salts bath or foot soak so that it does not cause GI upset. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Flaxseed oil: The protection afforded by flaxseed oil may be attributed to the constituents of the oil, which include omega-3 essential fatty acids and phytoestrogenic lignans, which appear to play an important role in free radical scavenging and singlet oxygen quenching. There is not an accepted dosage for flaxseed oil; doses ranging from 40 mg to 300 mg have been used daily in adults. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Turmeric or Curcumin: Found to be effective in protecting the cells against radiation-induced suppression of glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities. This is used in many curry dishes, and may be safely ingested by adults and children. This is particularly important to use before exposure to protect the lymphocytes (blood cells). [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Resveratrol: Resveratrol is found in grapes and is potentially an effective protecting agent and was shown to be capable of alleviating gamma-ray radiation exposure. Grapes, grape juice or resveratrol supplements may be safely consumed by adults and children in recommended dosages as long as there is not an allergy. Adult dose is 300-1000 mg daily. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lycopene: Lycopene is found in tomatoes, and there is evidence that pretreatment with lycopene offers protection to normal lymphocytes against gamma-radiation-induced cellular damage. Tomato products may be safely consumed by adults and children as long as they are not allergic to them. Adult dose is 10-30 mg daily. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Alpha-lipoic acid: Is a nontoxic but effective radioprotector and it is reported that alpha-lipoic acid confers considerable radio-protective effect in mouse tissues when given prior to x-irradiation. It also helps to protect the neural tissue from radiation injury. Adults may safely consume 300 mg daily unless there is an allergy or medical problem. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chlorophyll: "Naturally occurring compounds capable of protecting DNA against ionizing radiation and chemical mutagens have considerable potential for prevention of mutation-based health impairment including cancer and other degenerative diseases. Chlorophyllin (CHL), a water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll, has been examined for its ability to protect DNA against radiation induced strand breaks using an in vitro plasmid DNA system." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Manganese: "Radioprotective effect has been observed in mice which have subcutaneously received a single dose of abundant inorganic zinc or manganese 24 hours before gamma-ray irradiation with a sublethal dose." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo biloba extract protects against ionizing radiation-induced oxidative organ damage in rats. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Grapefruit flavanone: The grapefruit flavanone naringin protects against the radiation-induced genomic instability in the mice bone marrow: a micronucleus study. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Xylopia aethiopica: ( [link to en.wikipedia.org] Extract of Xylopia aethiopica (Annonaceae) protects against gamma-radiation induced testicular damage in Wistar rats. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Panax ginseng "Panax ginseng root extract might be another alternative to protect the hematological system from radiation." "CONCLUSION: From this study, it is clearly evident that PGE (Panax ginseng root extract) provides protection against radiation-induced hematological and biochemical alterations in Swiss albino mice." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Also, American Ginseng: "American Ginseng Modifies 137Cs-Induced DNA Damage and Oxidative Stress in Human Lymphocytes" [link to thescholarship.ecu.edu] Indian holy basil: “Orientin (Ot) and Vicenin (Vc), two water-soluble flavonoids isolated from the leaves of Indian holy basil Ocimum sanctum have shown significant protection against radiation lethality and chromosomal aberrations in vivo” [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bee Propolis: "Propolis was found to be more effective in diminishing the levels of primary and more complex cytogenetic DNA damage in gamma-irradiated white blood cells." [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Echinacea: "All radiation workers were taking two 275 mg Echinacea tablets b.i.d., according to a pharmacist's recommendation. All parameters were analysed before and after the two-week treatment. At the end of the treatment lymphocyte CA frequency dropped significantly, and the number of apoptotic cells increased. The inverse lymphocyte-to-granulocyte ratio at the beginning of the study changed to normal at its end. In conclusion, biological effects observed after administration of Echinacea purpurea preparation suggest that it may be beneficial for the prevention of adverse health effects in workers exposed to ionising radiation." [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): Protects DNA from oxidative damage. Dose studied in adults :250 mg tablet to 350 mg tablet containing an aqueous extract of Uncaria tomentosa . "There was a statistically significant decrease of DNA damage and a concomitant increase of DNA repair in the supplement groups (250 and 350 mg/day) when compared with non-supplemented controls (p < 0.05)." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Milk thistle (silymarin marianum): "Silybum marianum or milk thistle (MT) is the most well-researched plant in the treatment of liver disease. "In animals, silymarin reduces liver injury caused by acetaminophen, carbon tetrachloride, radiation, iron overload, phenylhydrazine, alcohol, cold ischaemia and Amanita phalloides. Silymarin has been used to treat alcoholic liver disease, acute and chronic viral hepatitis and toxin-induced liver diseases." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hawthorn (Crataegus microphylla) fruit extract: "The radioprotective effect of hawthorn (Crataegus microphylla) fruit extract was investigated in cultured blood lymphocytes from human volunteers. Peripheral blood samples were collected from five human volunteers 10 min before and 1, 2 and 3 h after a single oral ingestion of 500 mg hawthorn powder extract." "These data suggest that it may be possible to use Hawthorn extracts in personnel exposed to radiation in order to protect lymphocytes from radiation effects." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Beta-glucans: "Enhancement of radioprotection and anti-tumor immunity by yeast-derived beta-glucan in mice." "Intraperitoneal injection of beta-glucan was shown to greatly delay mortality in mice exposed to whole-body X-ray radiation and tumor growth in tumor-bearing mice. Since the leukocyte and lymphocyte numbers were increased by a single dose of beta-glucan, the radioprotective effect of beta-glucan is probably mediated, at least in part, by a hemopoietic action in irradiated mice." "These results suggest that beta-glucan may be a promising adjunct treatment for cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sources of Beta-glucans: One of the most common sources of β(1,3)D-glucan for supplement use is derived from the cell wall of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). However, β(1,3)(1,4)-glucans are also extracted from the bran of some grains such as oats and barley, and to a much lesser degree in rye and wheat. The β(1,3)D-glucans from yeast are often insoluble. Those extracted from grains tend to be both soluble and insoluble. Other sources include some types of seaweed, and various species of mushrooms such as Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Next post:(5) Food items of possible benefit Last Edited by emerald eye on 04/24/2011 09:15 PM Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| Buggy User ID: 1301383 United States03/25/2011 08:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you for the info. Do you mind if I copy it? Did you post this: Minerals to prevent radioactivity uptake: Here is a list of what we should be taking to help prevent/reduce the risk of radiation poisoning. Potassium iodide tablets - thyroid protection Calcium - Blocks uptake of stronium-90 Iron - Blocks uptake of plutonium Potassium - Reduces uptake of cesium-137 Zinc - reduces uptake of radioactive zinc-65 Vitamin B 12 - Supresses the uptake of cobalt-60 Seriously, get a bag of doggie milk bones. They have all these vitamins I copied it also and pasted it along. Thank you to whoever posted it! |
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| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 08:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | (5) Food items of possible benefit: Miso soup: "People who eat miso regularly may be up to five times more resistant to radiation than those who do not eat miso. That is the conclusion of a team of researchers at Hiroshima University’s atomic bomb radiation research center." [link to yufoundation.org] [link to www.ecomii.com] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Spirulina, Chlorella: 5 grams of spirulina a day for 45 days detoxifies radiation in both adults and children with little known harmful side effects and was used following the Chernobyl disaster. Based on the Institute of Radiation Medicine in Minsk results, the Belarus Ministry of Health concluded that spirulina accelerates the evacuation of radionuclides from the human body. Chlorella is high in vitamin B12 and helps detoxify and get rid of heavy metals and other toxic elements etc. (some may be allergic, test for stomach upset). [link to www.enerhealthbotanicals.com] [link to www.roberthenrikson.com] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.australianspirulina.com.au] "The radioprotective effects of aqueous extract from chlorococcal freshwater algae (Chlorella kessleri) in mice and rats." "After injection of this substance the number of haemopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow and spleen of mice (CFUs) increased, as did their survival after irradiation. Irradiation with a lethal dose of gamma rays 24 hours after the injection of Ivastimul is survived by a larger number of treated mice and rats than untreated ones. On the first day after the administration Ivastimul protects mice against brief and prolonged action of irradiation." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Fucoidan (is a sulfated polysaccharide purified from brown algae): It is concluded that the increased survival of whole-body irradiated mice pretreated with fucoidan may be attributable to the radioprotective effects of fucoidan on hematopoietic cell viability, proliferation and/or mobility, possibly through antioxidation or antiinflammatory mechanisms. [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Rosemary: “The present study suggests the possible radioprotective ability of rosemary extract.” "The present study demonstrates that Rosemarinus officinalis leave extract is a good radioprotector." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Spinach:[link to plants.usda.gov] Spinach is protective against gamma radiations especially in the liver by protecting from glutathione depletion ."It is found that radiation-induced augmentation in malondialdehyde contents and depletion in glutathione changes in liver can be altered by S. oleracea L. The protection may be attributed to the combined effects of its constituents rather than to any single factor as the leaves are rich in carotenoid content (beta-carotene, lutein, Zeaxanthine), ascorbic acid, flavonoids and p-coumaric acid. Thus Spinacia, showing protection in liver, may prove promising as a rich source of antioxidants because its use is cost-effective, especially for peoples in adverse and hazardous circumstances who are living in poverty." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Caffeine: "Caffeine effectively protects DNA against ionizing radiation in a system devoid of repair and replication machinery." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tea: (separate from caffeine) "On the contrary, the control group had no survivor 30 days after the irradiation. This suggested that TPP (tea polyphenols) can increase the survival rate evidently on mice after irradiation.” [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Horseradish: Horseradish is high in superoxide dismutase (SOD) which plays a role in radioprotective response by inhibiting the initiation of a superoxide anion-induced ROS cascade leading to enhanced mitochondrial and nuclear damages. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Protein: Mice fed a low protein diet had greater damage induced by total body irradiation. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Apricot: “Antioxidants ameliorate oxidation and prevent tissue damage. Prunus armeniaca L (apricot), rich in carotenoids and vitamins, is a potent natural antioxidant.” “The protective effects were prominent when the diet was maintained throughout the time course and were partially protected when the diet was initiated after exposure. The natural antioxidant activity of apricot ameliorates the delayed detrimental effects of low-dose irradiation on testis tissue. The high total antioxidant capacity of the apricot deserves further investigation.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Red Beets: “The results indicate that the administration of betalains from red beets is radioprotective in mice irradiated by (60)Co in vivo. The underlying mechanism remains unclear but appears to be mediated by the antioxidant activity of the betalains from red beets and modulation of the immune system.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Cherry fruit: “Cherry fruit extract protects against radiation-induced toxicity in mice” “In optimum dose selection against radiation exposure, oral administration of 450 mg/kg b.wt/d of PAE for 15 consecutive days before exposure to 10 Gy of gamma-radiation was found to afford maximum protection in terms of body weight and survivability of the mice in comparison to other doses.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Peppermint: “Peppermint protects against radiation-induced testicular damage” “The protective effects of Mentha piperita leaf extract against radiation-induced damage in testis of Swiss albino mice have been studied. Animals (Male Swiss albino mice) were given M. piperita leaf extract orally (1 g/kg body weight/day) for three consecutive days before radiation exposure (8 Gy gamma-radiation).” “The results of the present study suggest that M. piperita has a significant radioprotective effect and the amount of phenolic compounds, the content of flavonoids and flavonols of M. piperita leaf extract may be held responsible for radioprotective effect due to their antioxidant and radical scavenging activity.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Mint: “Radioprotective potential of mint: a brief review.” “Detail investigations have also shown that the aqueous extract of M. piperita protected the vital radiosensitive organs: the testis, gastrointestinal and hemopoetic systems in mice.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Ginger: “The radioprotective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale; ZOE) was studied in mice administered 250 mg/kg ZOE orally using oral gavage once daily for 5 consecutive days before exposure to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 Gy of gamma-radiation. “Ginger was found to scavenge *OH, O2*- and ABTS*+ radicals in a dose-dependent manner in vitro. The drug was nontoxic up to a dose of 1500 mg/kg body weight, the highest drug dose that could be tested for acute toxicity.” [link to www.greenmedinfo.com] Beta-glucans from oats, barley, wheat, and mushrooms: “This review summarizes the recent knowledge about the positive effect of betaglucans on human health. Beta-glucans are polysaccharides occurring in the bran of cereal grains (barley and oats and to a much lesser degree in rye and wheat, in amounts of about 7%, 5%, 2% and less than 1%, respectively), the cell wall of baker's yeast, certain types of fungi, and many kinds of mushrooms.” “Moreover, beta-1,3-glucans improve the body's immune system defense against foreign invaders by enhancing the ability of macrophages, neutrophils and natural killer cells to respond to and fight a wide range of challenges such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.” “ Finally, there is renewed interest in the potential usefulness of beta-glucan as a radioprotective drug for chemotherapy, radiation therapy and nuclear emergencies, particularly because glucan can be used not only as a treatment, but also as a prophylactic.” [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] I just wanted to add this from the other thread, because I thought it was very important. Sea food will concentrate the plutonium “Mollusks will accumulate plutonium in their edible tissues at concentrations 3,000 times higher than the surrounding water, edible seaweed, 2,000 times higher than surrounding water, crustaceans 300 times and fish 40 times.” [link to books.google.com] Next post (6) Miscellaneous products. Last Edited by emerald eye on 04/21/2011 03:54 PM Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| Buggy User ID: 1301383 United States03/25/2011 08:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | this is the list i was trying to give someone earlier and couldn't find. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1302949thank you OP for your kindness and effort in putting together this list! :) Yes, wow! Thank you for the info and research!  |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 08:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | what the hell is RADATION? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 647204btw, this accident is not chernobyl. totally different outcome this time around TYPO..corrected..Thanks! I think that this has the potential to be worse than Chernobyl. (Just my opinion, for multiple reasons, but I want to keep this thread on track, there are many other threads dealing with that issue.) Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 08:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Last planned section: (6) Miscellaneous products DMSO: “The present study was aimed to evaluate the modifying effects of DMSO (a potent scavenger of free radicals) on the frequencies of chromosome aberrations induced by soft X-rays.” "Also DMSO may be of benefit as seen above but appears to be more effective if administered before radiation exposure rather than afterwards." “DMSO reduced the frequencies of exchange types of aberrations (dicentrics and centric rings) by a factor of 2.1-3.5. “ [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] DMSO information and discussion: [link to www.dmso.org] Aloe Vera: Helps to protect and heal skin from radiation burns. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Probiotics “Intestinal injury from ionizing radiation is a clinically important entity, as enteritis symptoms occur commonly after radiotherapy for pelvic malignancies. Preventative or therapeutic options for radiation enteritis are mostly unsatisfactory; however, available data suggests that probiotic bacteria--those which confer health benefit--may have therapeutic value. Newer data suggests that particular probiotics and/or their secreted or derived bacterial products may have unique radioprotective properties. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Water: I found this on another thread for water filtering, so I thought I would also add it here, as water is of critical importance: Filtering through earth removes essentially all of the fallout particles and more of the dissolved radioactive material than does boiling-water distillation, a generally impractical purification method that does not eliminate dangerous radioactive iodines. Earth filters are also more effective in removing radioactive iodines than are ordinary ion-exchange water softeners or charcoal filters. In areas of heavy fallout, about 99% of the radioactivity in water could be removed by filtering it through ordinary earth. ](my note, make sure that the soil is deep enough to be uncontaminated.) To make the simple, effective filter shown in Fig. 8.11, the only materials needed are those found in and around the home. This expedient filter can be built easily by proceeding as follows: 1. Perforate the bottom of a 5-gallon can, a large bucket, a watertight wastebasket, or a similar container with about a dozen nail holes. Punch the holes from the bottom upward, staying within about 2 inches of the center. 2. Place a layer about 1 inches thick of washed pebbles or small stones on the bottom of the can. If pebbles are not available, twisted coat-hanger wires or small sticks can be used. 3. Cover the pebbles with one thickness of terrycloth towel, burlap sackcloth, or other quite porous cloth. Cut the cloth in a roughly circular shape about 3 inches larger than the diameter of the can. 4. Take soil containing some clay almost any soil will do from at least 4 inches below the surface of the ground. (Nearly all fallout particles remain near the surface except after deposition on sand or gravel.) 5. Pulverize the soil, then gently press it in layers over the cloth that covers the pebbles, so that the cloth is held snugly against the sides of the can. Do not use pure clay (not porous enough) or sand (too porous). The soil in the can should be 6 to 7 inches thick. 6. Completely cover the surface of the soil layer with one thickness of fabric as porous as a bath towel. This is to keep the soil from being eroded as water is poured into the filtering can. The cloth also will remove some of the particles from the water. A dozen small stones placed on the cloth near its edges will secure it adequately. 7. Support the filter can on rods or sticks placed across the top of a container that is larger in diameter than the filter can. (A dishpan will do.) The contaminated water should be poured into the filter can, preferably after allowing it to settle as described below. The filtered water should be disinfected by one of the previously described methods. If the 6 or 7 inches of filtering soil is a sandy clay loam, the filter initially will deliver about 6 quarts of clear water per hour. (If the filtration rate is faster than about 1 quart in 10 minutes, remove the upper fabric and recompress the soil.) After several hours, the rate will be reduced to about 2 quarts per hour. When the filtering rate becomes too slow, it can be increased by removing and rinsing the surface fabric, removing about 1 inch of soil, and then replacing the fabric. The life of a filter is extended and its efficiency increased if muddy water is first allowed to settle for several hours in a separate container, as described below. After about 50 quarts have been filtered, rebuild the filter by replacing the used soil with fresh soil. [link to www.oism.org] Another article: “How To Remove Radioactive Iodine-131 From Drinking Water” “The best solution may be the one used routinely to treat water at the Savannah River Site. The process combines activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange. If one doesn’t get the iodine-131, two others have a chance to capture the radiation through other means.” [link to blogs.forbes.com] If I find more things I will add them to the appropriate sections and keep this thread updated. Thanks! Last Edited by emerald eye on 04/21/2011 06:34 PM Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. 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| Aquarius 7 User ID: 1302673 United States03/25/2011 08:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | this is the list i was trying to give someone earlier and couldn't find. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1302949thank you OP for your kindness and effort in putting together this list! :) Yes, wow! Thank you for the info and research! Ditto. . Cayce: “… The greater portion of Japan must go into the sea. …. then we may know it has begun …”. www.near-death.com/experiences/cayce11.html . "Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting a hard battle" - Plato . "Those who are at peace in their hearts already are in the Great Shelter of life." ~ Hopi Prophecy . |
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| ar-15 nut User ID: 1281306 United States03/25/2011 08:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | At the Discretion of your Doctor or Public Health Official Everyone should begin taking Potassium Iodide (KI) or Potassium Iodate (KIO3) tablets for thyroid protection against cancer causing radioactive iodine, a major product of nuclear explosions. If no tablets available, you can topically (on the skin) apply an iodine solution, like tincture of iodine or Betadine, for a similar protective effect. (WARNING: Iodine solutions are NEVER to be ingested or swallowed.) For adults, paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm each day, ideally at least 2 hours prior to possible exposure. For children 3 to 18, but under 150 pounds, only half that amount painted on daily, or 4 ml. For children under 3 but older than a month, half again, or 2 ml. For newborns to 1 month old, half it again, or just 1 ml. (One measuring teaspoon is about 5 ml, if you don't have a medicine dropper graduated in ml.) If your iodine is stronger than 2%, reduce the dosage accordingly. Absorption through the skin is not as reliable a dosing method as using the tablets, but tests show that it will still be very effective for most. Do not use if allergic to iodine. If at all possible, inquire of your doctor NOW if there is any reason why anybody in your household should not use KI or KIO3 tablets, or iodine solutions on their skin, in a future nuclear emergency, just to be sure. We are a REPUBLIC.If we can keep it MORAN! A pissed off American Veteran! |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 08:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | At the Discretion of your Doctor or Public Health Official Everyone should begin taking Potassium Iodide (KI) or Potassium Iodate (KIO3) tablets for thyroid protection against cancer causing radioactive iodine, a major product of nuclear explosions. If no tablets available, you can topically (on the skin) apply an iodine solution, like tincture of iodine or Betadine, for a similar protective effect. (WARNING: Iodine solutions are NEVER to be ingested or swallowed.) For adults, paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm each day, ideally at least 2 hours prior to possible exposure. For children 3 to 18, but under 150 pounds, only half that amount painted on daily, or 4 ml. For children under 3 but older than a month, half again, or 2 ml. For newborns to 1 month old, half it again, or just 1 ml. (One measuring teaspoon is about 5 ml, if you don't have a medicine dropper graduated in ml.) If your iodine is stronger than 2%, reduce the dosage accordingly. Absorption through the skin is not as reliable a dosing method as using the tablets, but tests show that it will still be very effective for most. Do not use if allergic to iodine. If at all possible, inquire of your doctor NOW if there is any reason why anybody in your household should not use KI or KIO3 tablets, or iodine solutions on their skin, in a future nuclear emergency, just to be sure. Quoting: ar-15 nutThanks...I think that this would also work for pets. It would be important for children and pets to place it on skin that they would not lick or chew on.Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 09:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good work here. Quoting: ProgrammerThanks, Also thanks for helping us to report on radiation levels across the country. Thread: ****** GLP RADIATION REPORTING CENTER ****** Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| ar-15 nut User ID: 1281306 United States03/25/2011 09:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | your welcome you have a good heart .i posted on a thread and said this was @wallegeens for 4 buks as a back-up and was told im going to kill a lot of folks they ignored the link and thought they would drink it so this is why i copyed and pasted it here if some people actually looked this up grr but i have read your posts good work im afraid though the sheep will never get the reality though  We are a REPUBLIC.If we can keep it MORAN! A pissed off American Veteran! |
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| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 09:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | those are nothing but snake oil. won't work Quoting: Anonymous Coward 647204This list is based upon peer reviewed scientific and medical literature; as well as the reports of previous experience in treating radiation victims, so I don't think that the term "snake oil" is appropriate. You have a right to your opinion, however, and are more than welcome not to use any of the suggestions should the need arise. Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 647204 United States03/25/2011 09:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | those are nothing but snake oil. won't work Quoting: Anonymous Coward 647204This list is based upon peer reviewed scientific and medical literature; as well as the reports of previous experience in treating radiation victims, so I don't think that the term "snake oil" is appropriate. You have a right to your opinion, however, and are more than welcome not to use any of the suggestions should the need arise. it's all relative. each scenario is unique. |
| ar-15 nut User ID: 1281306 United States03/25/2011 09:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | those are nothing but snake oil. won't work Quoting: Anonymous Coward 647204This list is based upon peer reviewed scientific and medical literature; as well as the reports of previous experience in treating radiation victims, so I don't think that the term "snake oil" is appropriate. You have a right to your opinion, however, and are more than welcome not to use any of the suggestions should the need arise. i went through nbc training in gulf 1 this stuff is not a joke japan is going to get real soon here op harden your heart i pray im wrong but im not We are a REPUBLIC.If we can keep it MORAN! A pissed off American Veteran! |
| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 09:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | those are nothing but snake oil. won't work Quoting: Anonymous Coward 647204This list is based upon peer reviewed scientific and medical literature; as well as the reports of previous experience in treating radiation victims, so I don't think that the term "snake oil" is appropriate. You have a right to your opinion, however, and are more than welcome not to use any of the suggestions should the need arise. i went through nbc training in gulf 1 this stuff is not a joke japan is going to get real soon here op harden your heart i pray im wrong but im not You know the truth my friend. Thanks for your service. One of my very good friends was in the gulf, served in Iraq, and is the most awesome guy you could ever meet. He came back with a lot of medical problems, and even though he is a physician, no one seems to be able to explain or fix them. I think it was because of what he may have been exposed to there.  Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
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| tkwasny User ID: 1304926 United States03/25/2011 09:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Potassium Iodide, Iodate and related products. Quoting: emerald eyePotassium Iodide: (KI) Blocks uptake of radioactive Iodine 131. Adults 130 mg/day. Must start before or immediately upon exposure. Children between 3 -18 years of age should take one-half of a 130-mg tablet (65 mg). Children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 1/4 of a 130-mg tablet (32 mg).Infants from birth to 1 month of age should be given 1/8 of a 130-mg tablet (16 mg). Women who are breastfeeding should take the adult dose, and their infants should receive the recommended infant dose. Children who are approaching adult size (greater than or equal to 150 pounds) should take the adult dose regardless of their age. Do not use unless you know that you are being exposed or about to be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Another option is potassium iodate (KIO3) An adult dose for potassium iodate (KIO3) is 170 mg per day during and preceding exposure. [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Topical iodine as an alternative to oral KI or KIO3. Don’t drink the Lugols solution or betadine as both are toxic when taken orally, but to paint on your skin. Lugols solution and betadine are both still readily available! According to research by Ken Miller, health physicist at the Hershey Medical Center, using 24 healthy adult male test subjects he found that an adult could get a blocking dose of stable iodine by painting 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm approximately 2 hours prior to I-131 contamination. Although there were large variations within each subject group in regard to serum-I levels and thyroid uptakes, the increase in serum-I concentration after topical-I application was effective in reducing the thyroid uptake of I131. The authors conclude that in the absence of KI, most humans would benefit from topical application of tincture of-I, and that in some the effectiveness would equal that of oral KI. Don’t try to drink or swallow iodine such as iodine water purification tablets, tincture of iodine, or Povidone-iodine solutions (like the Betadine® brand solution). If you do that you are going to get sick because iodine is a poison. That’s why iodine bottles are marked poisonous! The abstract of his study is titled "Effectiveness of Skin Absorption of Tincture of I in Blocking Radioiodine from the Human Thyroid Gland" from Health Physics, June 1989, Vol. 56, No. 6, pages 911-914. Although the amount given is for an adult male, around 160-170 lbs, I don’t see why a proportionate amount could not be used on the skin of a child as long as they could not lick it off (maybe place on the skin of the lower back). We use Betadine surgical prep on babies or very young children, so it would not be contraindicated as a topical application unless there is an allergy. So in essence, 8 ml of a 2% solution for an adult male would be 4ml for someone weighing around 85 lbs, 2 ml for someone around 40 lbs, 1 ml for someone around 20 lbs and ½ ml for someone around 10 lbs. Betadine surgical prep is readily available in feed and supply stores for animal use, so as long as the animal couldn’t lick it off and it was in a non-hair area (painted inside the ear flaps in rabbits or dogs) it might also work for pets. [link to www.jstage.jst.go.jp] Calcium iodate: Calcium iodate is possibly another effective blocker of radioiodine uptake by the thyroid gland. From the study listed below: "Ca(IO3)2 is permitted by the FDA as a food additive and is "generally regarded as safe" (GRAS, CFR No.1206). We have also compared the efficacy of Ca(IO3)2 with KIO3 in blocking thyroidal uptake of radioiodine, which could be important considering the better shelf life of Ca(IO3). The results of the present study provide us with evidence that Ca(IO3)2 can serve as another promising radioiodine blocker, and is as equipotent as KI/KIO3 in protecting the thyroid gland. We have not found any studies that examined the property of Ca(IO3)2 in blocking radioiodine uptake by the thyroid gland and the present study is an attempt in this direction." [link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Next post: (3) Vitamins Negative on that oral intake of tincture of iodine or betadine. You've been lied to: EPA link to use iodine tincture to purify water: [link to water.epa.gov] One of the HUNDREDS of links for survivalists emergency iodine use: [link to www.high-altitude-medicine.com] Last Edited by tkwasny on 03/25/2011 09:44 PM |
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| emerald eye (OP) Keeping an "eye out" for the truth. User ID: 1161728 United States03/25/2011 09:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | KEEP THIS on page ONE ! It's VERY helpful, and gives fearful people an 'out' and something to cling to besides the FEAR ! Eagle Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1290321One of the reasons, I re-did this was to put all of the information into a more organized format. It will probably end up on page 34, where no one can find it again but thanks for the input.  I wanted to do this to help people prepare for what may be coming. If everything turns out ok, most of the stuff is good in other ways as well.  If TSHTF more publicly then most of the things that I posted will possibly quickly disappear just like KI and KIO3.   Courage forges a path through all obstacles, while fear is the obstruction of all dreams. The only way that anyone gets something for nothing, is that someone else has given up something for nothing. |
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Awesome info, thank you for posting it!!
