Protect Against Radiation Damage

The dire situation in Japan, where all six of the nuclear reactors at Fukushima’s Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, now  means that everybody all over the world should be mindful of the effects of the radioactive fallout which has belched from these reactors into the air.
Some ‘experts’ have said that the radiation will stay in the immediate area.  But common sense tells most of us that this is not so – The same air we breathe moves about, across the seas, all over the world. So while the people who live closest to the nuclear disaster at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will suffer the most, there will still be an effect on people and the general environment at an international level.

Iodine Helps Prevent Damage From Radiation: The USA government has recognized this.  They have issued out free IODINE TABLETS to people along the USA coast, in line with Japan, and the winds which will bring across the radioactive poison.

There is not a lot around on what you can do to prevent radiation from destroying your health. Most people have not had to deal with the situation on such a grave level before.

Causes of Cancer: Radiation
However, it IS a fact that IODINE will help in preventing cancer from radiation.  That is, unless you have been unfortunate enough to be so close to a nuclear explosion that the radiation causes severe burning of your whole nervous system, and dried out your bone marrow.
Even X rays cause radiation damage, which is why they should be avoided: Although X rays have a small amount of radiation, compared to the levels being emitted from the Fukushima Nuclear Plants, x rays are radioactive. Each time you have an x ray, you absorb radiation, and this can lead to cancer and other degenerative disease, in time.

Iodine is a good preventative for cancer because:
If your iodine levels are low, then your thyroid gland will take in, and retain, the radioactive material.  If you have a high iodine level in your body, then the thyroid gland will not take in radioactive iodine.  Radioactive iodine builds up in the body and is not eliminated very easily.  This is what causes cancer:  When you are exposed to radioactive material such as that which comes from a nuclear power reactor, you run the risk of getting cancer and other disease.

The amounts of radiation at Fukushima, around the plant where workers have been doing their best to contain the situation, have been 10,000 times greater than that you would receive from one small X ray.  This is why the workers were taken out a few days ago.  However, many of them have since gone back in, for periods of up to only 15 minutes at a time, to try and get the cooling systems working so that a terrible disaster may be stopped.  These workers have been likened to Samarai Warriors, working for the good of their country at the expense of their lives.

These courageous workers, who have described their job as a ‘suicide mission’, might benefit from taking IODINE – and also LARGE AMOUNTS OF VITAMIN C, to help counteract the effects of absorbed radiation.

Kelp and Spirulina: These are exceptionally high in Iodine and other minerals.
Spirulina is very high in Chlorophyll, which also helps to eliminate poisons from the body.

Iodine alone is not enough to prevent damage from radioactive fallout.  To prevent disease taking hold because of radiation, you need iodine, for a start.  But you also should be taking large amounts of non-acidic Vitamin C

Non-acidic Vitamin C is an essential thing to take if you have been exposed to radiation, or think that there is a danger of exposure occurring.  Some therapist use massive amounts intravenously for treating serious cases of cancer, and things like swine flu, where it has proved to be exceptional in its healing ability.

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Skincare Ingredients that can Actually Make you Look Younger!

In a recent magazine article (6 things that can actually make you look younger, Bella magazine 8th Feb 2011) HYALURONIC ACID ‘The Hydrating one’ came out tops for keeping the skin moisturised and toned up.

HA is a polysaccharide that is produced naturally in our skin and due to its exceptional water binding capacity it keeps skin hydrated. It plumps up the skin and can hold 1000 times its own weight in natural moisture. Hyalyuronic acid skin care products have:

  • Lightweight texture
  • Super-hydrating properties
  • Can immediately improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles

Why not try the FULL range of Active Age Defence skin care products, that are rich in HA, to help keep your skin looking younger or add in Hydra-Vital (our unique Hyaluronic Acid Serum) to your existing skincare regime.

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Special anniversary events

Special anniversary events are being held at our Middlesbrough store with special offers available at all of our For Goodness Sakes Stores.

Feburary 2011

10th  :- Nutritionist Gareth Zeal.
11th  :- Body care specialist Becky Sargent from Kinetic.
12th  :- Taste Booja Booja vegan chocolate.
14th  :- Sampling day including fish oils, liquorice and herbal teas.
15th  :- Zinc test with Lamberts.
16th  :- Anti-ageing and slimming product advice.
17th  :- The Lemon Detox day.
18th  :- Advice from iridologist Nik Imrye.
19th  :- Food allergy testing with Gareth Zeal , £35 during February instead of £40.
21st  :- Advice from Tim Guant from Nature’s Aid – biochemist / nutrionist.
22nd :- Whey protein sampling with Solgar.
23rd :- Advice from Bioforce herbalist.
24th  :- Foot patches and fleur de bach promotions.
26th  :- Professional kick boxer James Watling promoting SportSense products.
28th  :- Advice from Quest nutritionist.

March 2011

1st   :- Hair dye advice and free samples.
2nd  :- Advice from mastectomy bra specialist, Sue Cooper from the bra clinic
3rd  :- Protein and superfood sampling.
10th :- Manuka Honey taste test with comvita.
12th :- Free gift with £25 spend on USN sports products and in store advice from a sports professional.
19th :- World’s stongest man competitor Mark Felix promoting MetRx products and signing autographs.
24th :- Free clinic with an ayurvedic herbalist.

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Tips to Boost your Immune System this Winter

The immune system takes a battering during the colder months, so it’s only fair that we give it a boost to help it out now and again. The immune system spends its time protecting us against bacteria, infectious organisms, toxins, allergens, viruses and other air-borne assailants to try and keep our bodies healthy. Generally it does a good job, so we tend not to pay it too much attention. It’s when a germ gets beyond our immunity and causes a cold or other infection that we start to take note, but it’s definitely worth strengthening your immune system to make it as impenetrable as possible.

Here are For Goodness Sake’s top tips for boosting your immune system:

  1. Eat lots of fruit and veg rich in vitamins A and C
    Resist the temptation to stock up on calorific comfort food and munch your way through colourful fruit and veg packed full of powerful antioxidants instead. Vitamin C targets viruses and bacteria, and is found in oranges, lemons, apples and cabbages. Vitamin A is an infection-fighting vitamin which regulates the immune system by making white blood cells that destroy viruses and bacteria, and is found in whole milk, carrots, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
  2. Supplement your immune support with Bio-Strath Elixir
    Bio-Strath Elixir is a special herbal yeast formula that has been proven in clinical trials to restore the energy lost through fatigue, when we’re recovering from an illness, for example. It strengthens our resistance to colds, flu and other illnesses as well as speeding up recovery from other illnesses to help us regain and then sustain good health. This clever elixir can even improve your concentration and combat everyday tiredness.
  3. Get enough sleep
    One of the best and simplest ways to boost your immune system is to give it a break by making sure you get enough restorative sleep. A lack of sleep depresses the immune system, making your body more susceptible to viruses and infections.
  4. Take regular exercise
    As well as working wonders for your health and appearance, working out also benefits your immune system. Don’t overdo it, though, because excessive exercise can actually weaken the immune system. Little and often is the safest bet.
  5. Stay calm
    High stress levels are experts in weakening immune systems. Stress produces the hormone cortisol, which in turn weakens our white blood cells’ ability to fight viruses. This reinforces tip three: that it’s especially important to get plenty of rest so that the body has time to physically and mentally repair itself.
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Latest Research on Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)

There are many Hyaluronic Acid products available now on the market. This review from the Journal of Applied Nutrition examines the different kinds of HA available and talks about their effectiveness. Not all Hyaluronic Acid is created equal. Keep in mind that our patented Syno-vital® is high molecular weight HA in the 2.4-3 million Daltons! This matches the HA found naturally in the human body.

Syno-Vital is made to the highest standards by a biological fer-mentation process to ensure it is the purest and most bio-available form that your customers can buy. It comes in convenient 5ml sachets to give the best dose and optimum results. Hyaluronan is one of the most Hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules in na-ture and is described as ‘natures moisturiser’. Recommend it to your customers for eye health, skincare and to help maintain healthy joints. We have lots of very satisfied users who are happy to share their stories. Ask for our testimonial booklet to see the benefits for yourself.

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