Water and The Brain
by Dr. Corinne Allen
www.brainadvance.org
Why is Water So Important for the Brain?
The Brain is 85% water. Optimal brain function depends on water and lots of it. Water is what keeps the brain signals going. When the quality of water is compromised the signals are short circuited. Water supports DNA and is the largest single source of energy. The brain has no way to store water and dehydration comes if all the water lost in a day is not replaced and this deficiency is accumulated. Brain cells need 2x more energy than other cells in the body. Water supplies energy. Nerve transmission consumes one-half of all the brain's energy (nearly 10% of the whole body's energy). When hydrated, you have more energy. When the brain is functioning on a full reserve of water, it will function at full capacity and you'll think better and faster. Creativity is boosted.
Brain Injury Causes Inflammation.
Brain inflammation can occur from many causes including: head injuries, premature birth, lack of oxygen, vaccinations, pesticides, accidents, and various infections. The resulting inflammation can provide dysfunction in the body's ability to detoxify harmful substances. The brain can also exhibit mitochondria that have low energy output and high free radical generation. Often those with brain challenges like Autism and Aspergers, ADD, depression, panic attacks, head injuries drink almost no water each day, only accentuating the problem in brain functioning.
In Autistics and others where brain inflammation is high, toxins can more more easily cross the blood brain, flooding the brain with free radicals. Kangen Watertm has been providing participants in the Advanced Learning & Development Institute with a strong source of antioxidants and improved hydration. In the ALDI brain programs, we observed that our expectations have been significantly exceeded by adding Kangen Watertm to the protocol program, even as much as 35% improvement in the results.
Why is Water Important in Advanced Learning & Development Institute's Brain Programs?
It is most common that those with brain issues exhibited in Autism, Aspergers, ADD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Post Traumatic Stress, and Accidents do not drink enough water. Often those with brain challenges will drink almost no water each day, only accentuating the problems in their brain functioning.
Instead, those with brain challenges will favor drinking the very beverages that cause more brain dehydration such as beverages containing caffeine, alcohol, or sugar. Dehydration affects all functions in the brain. Mayo clinic says that the average adult loses more than 10 cups of water every day through breathing, perspiring, and eliminating wastes.
Why Does Kangen Water Work So Well in ALDI's Brain Program? Our clients have every brain difficulty imaginable. We see clients with many different signs of brain dehydration including: brain fog, afternoon fatigue, focus problems, depression, anger, emotional instability, grouchiness, over sensitive (including auditory, tactile, taste, smell, visual), exhaustion, headaches, sleep issues, stress, picky eaters, or cravings. Among other signs of dehydration that we see are lack of metal clarity and acuity, ability to get along with other people, pessimism and lack of vision, weakened immune system, and mental fatigue.
Even if a person is 1% dehydrated, there is a 5% decrease in cognitive function. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy, short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing. Studies show that prolonged dehydration of the brain causes cells to begin to shrink.
Water is an important factor in brain food and productivity.
Many think that they can drink soda, coffee, milk, or juice and stay hydrated. This is not true. Especially the brain needs water to send signals from the brain to the rest of the body.
Water eliminates toxins from the brain as well as delivering nutrients to the brain. When the brain is fully hydrated, the circuitry works well and functions at optimum levels. Water is essential for concentration and mental alertness. ALDI's brain program is rigorous. The participants need energy. Most brain injured don't have much energy. Kangen water absorbs into the cells and especially the brain so quickly and efficiently that energy is available instantly to keep clients able to take advantage of maximum therapy in a day.
Studies have shown that most people are permanently partially dehydrated. This means that their brain is working considerably below its capacity and potential. When there is brain injury on top of dehydration, the problems associated with dehydration cause more evident and profound symptoms.
Why does Advanced Learning & Development Institute use Kangen Water in Its Brain Program?
Since water comprises 85% of the brain and 70% of the body, when the body is hydrated with alkaline, highly ionized and micro clustered water, the ability to reduce acidity and dehydration becomes almost immediate. Water becomes a tool to balance the brain and the body. The brain is only 1/50th of the total body weight and it uses 1/20th of the blood supply. Yet, for optimal brain function, it needs a lot of water since the brain is mostly water. If there is a lack of water, it can cause mild to severe problems in the brain. Dehydration causes the level of energy generated by the brain to be decreased.
People who have brain injuries and resulting inflammation in the brain, have dysfunction in their ability to detoxify harmful substances like radiation, toxic metals, chemicals, pesticides, pollution, infections, and other free radicals. They also have mitochondria that have low energy output and high free radical generation.
Brain inflammation comes from head injuries, prematurity in infants, lack of oxygen, military receiving trauma from blasts, and infections in the brain. In autistics and other with brain injury where brain inflammation is high, toxins can cross the blood brain barrier easier allowing pollutants, radiation, chemical, pesticides, and toxic metals to flood the brain with their resultant free radicals. To stop the many sources of free radicals attacking the brain and causing brain inflammation, a strong antioxidant and powerful, supportive anti inflammatory agent like the free radical savaging, ionized, microclustered, alkaline water is needed. In the ALDI brain program, we observed that all our therapies were enhanced significantly by Kangen Water. Kangen Water and its ability to support the body's ability to deal with brain inflammation is exceptional. The results that we are now able to achieve with Kangen Water is beyond any normal therapeutic expectations.
The Advanced Learning & Development Learning Institute uses high alkaline Kangen Water to accentuate all therapies and is producing results in our clients that were never before possible so quickly.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wash your clothes, chemical free with Kangen(TM)!
Taken from Enagic............
Summer brings fun outdoor activities for all ages. From camping to soccer, beach volleyball to water skiing, and everything in between, summer is certainly the time to get out and get active! But after you come home and wind down, you’re left with the inevitable aftermath of summer fun: laundry.
Have you ever stopped to question your trusted laundry detergent? Here are some startling truths you may not have known:
Companies who manufacture laundry detergents are not required to list all their ingredients on the product label.
» Most laundry detergents contain a chemical called nonylphenol ethoxylate, which is actually the same toxin found in many pesticides.
» Your skin absorbs every chemical found in laundry detergents – it doesn’t wash out in the washing machine!
» In order to mask the unfavorable smell of these chemicals, many companies add “fragrances,” which are actually just more chemicals (not natural ingredients)
» Americans spend more than $3 billion a year on laundry detergents
If you’re thinking of switching out your laundry detergent for something more healthy, economical, and environmentally-friendly, look no further than Kangen Water. Strong Kangen Water, with 11.0 pH level, is great for fighting stains. Even the dreaded coffee, oil, and grease stains are no match for this highly alkaline water! Regular Kangen Water can be used to make your own all-natural laundry detergent. Here’s a wonderful “recipe”:
» Soak 1 cup of soap nuts in 4 cups of Kangen Water overnight. These can usually be found in your local health food store.
» In the morning, liquefy the mixture in your blender
» Strain the liquid into a bottle through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth
» Use 1 cup of detergent with each load, or as needed.
Imagine finally getting rid of all those chemicals in your clothes when you use Kangen Laundry Detergent!
So enjoy your outdoor fun with peace of mind, knowing your clothes and skin can stay chemical and toxin-free, even after the laundry is done.
Summer brings fun outdoor activities for all ages. From camping to soccer, beach volleyball to water skiing, and everything in between, summer is certainly the time to get out and get active! But after you come home and wind down, you’re left with the inevitable aftermath of summer fun: laundry.
Have you ever stopped to question your trusted laundry detergent? Here are some startling truths you may not have known:
Companies who manufacture laundry detergents are not required to list all their ingredients on the product label.
» Most laundry detergents contain a chemical called nonylphenol ethoxylate, which is actually the same toxin found in many pesticides.
» Your skin absorbs every chemical found in laundry detergents – it doesn’t wash out in the washing machine!
» In order to mask the unfavorable smell of these chemicals, many companies add “fragrances,” which are actually just more chemicals (not natural ingredients)
» Americans spend more than $3 billion a year on laundry detergents
If you’re thinking of switching out your laundry detergent for something more healthy, economical, and environmentally-friendly, look no further than Kangen Water. Strong Kangen Water, with 11.0 pH level, is great for fighting stains. Even the dreaded coffee, oil, and grease stains are no match for this highly alkaline water! Regular Kangen Water can be used to make your own all-natural laundry detergent. Here’s a wonderful “recipe”:
» Soak 1 cup of soap nuts in 4 cups of Kangen Water overnight. These can usually be found in your local health food store.
» In the morning, liquefy the mixture in your blender
» Strain the liquid into a bottle through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth
» Use 1 cup of detergent with each load, or as needed.
Imagine finally getting rid of all those chemicals in your clothes when you use Kangen Laundry Detergent!
So enjoy your outdoor fun with peace of mind, knowing your clothes and skin can stay chemical and toxin-free, even after the laundry is done.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pesticides in and on your foods? NOT ME!
We are all going to be see more and more information and warnings of the dangers of eating foods with pesticides. Only one home unit produces the 11.5 pH Alkaline Water capable of cleaning pesticides from foods. That is the Enagic SD501. Ed Johnson
Why Should You Care About Pesticides?
The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides. SOURCE: http://www.foodnews.org/sneak/EWG-shoppers-guide.pdf See EWG's 2010 "Shoppers Guide to Pesticides."
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The Pesticide Dangers of Eating Fruits and Vegetables [that are Not Cleaned with 11.5 pH Alkaline Water.]
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Enjoy Berries ... Safely By Vera Tweed Wed, June 16, 2010 SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Berries are some of the most nutritious and delicious fruits we can eat and they're most plentiful and affordable during the summer. However, if you want to get maximum health benefits from these little gems, pesticides are a major pitfall to avoid.
Berries contain extremely beneficial antioxidants that protect against every imaginable ailment, from heart disease to cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, they are also among the top sources of pesticides in our diets, and washing the fruit doesn't remove residues.
[NOTE: The author obviously does not know about washing fruits in 11.5 pH water. ED JOHNSON]
Pesticides damage the nervous systems of pests and people. They also contribute to the incidence of cancer and disrupt hormones.
Pesticide Loads
In a ranking of pesticide levels on the 49 most popular fruits and vegetables, strawberries scored third worst and domestic blueberries came in fifth. Each of these commonly contained 13 different pesticides, in U.S. government tests of samples from around the country.
Red raspberries ranked much better, in 23rd place, and cranberries were 33rd. Other berries weren't ranked as they are not eaten as often in the United States. You can see the complete list, compiled by the non-profit Environmental Working Group, at www.foodnews.org.
How to Avoid the Toxins
Buying organic berries is an obvious way to reduce your pesticide intake but it isn't the only one. Many farmers don't use pesticides even though their produce isn't certified organic.
At a strawberry festival in Southern California, I once made a point of asking virtually all the farmers who didn't claim their fruit was organic about their pesticide practices. I was surprised to learn that none of them used pesticides because many local supermarkets demanded pesticide-free strawberries.
Personally, I still buy only organic strawberries in supermarkets because I can't tell how that particular fruit was grown. However, if I buy directly from a farmer, I don't insist on organic certification if the farm doesn't use pesticides. The prices are much lower, especially just before closing time at a farmers market.
It's also a good idea to tell your local supermarket that you don't want pesticides. If enough of your neighbors share and voice similar views, the store buyers will oblige.
Berry Mistakes
All too often, we view berries as garnishes instead of delicious foods. It's commonplace to see a half-dozen little blueberries perched on top of a big bowl of ice cream, or a few lonely slices of strawberries floating in mounds of whipped cream between slabs of shortcake.
When berries are in season, look for pesticide-free ones, think like a bear and eat lots of them. In this case, more really is better.
C 2010 Newsmax. All rights reserved.
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Comments from Ed Johnson, J.D., Attorney.
Regarding the cleaning of fruit and vegetables with 11.5 pH water. There are several ways that the Enagic SD501 can and will literally pay for itself. Cost savings, by not having to buy and use chemical household cleaners every day is one way, but much more importantly, we are not ingesting the oil based, poisonous pesticides that are imbedded in fruits and vegetables that ordinary tap water cannot emulsify and wash off.
"Cide" is a Latin word meaning "to kill." "Pesticide" therefore, means "to kill pests." If we do not clean our foods of the pesticides by removing them, we are eating the very thing imbedded in them used to kill pests (bugs and worms). Think about this: How many pounds of pesticide have each of us ingested over the past decades, by eating fruits and vegetables impregnated with pesticides? Yet, literally everyone who does not have a way of cleaning their foods is continuing to do so. Selah!!
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"Consider the following US Facts and Statistics.
888 million pounds of pesticides are applied each year in the US!! That's nearly 3 pounds per person in the US.
14 different pesticide residues were detected in one strawberry sample (697 of 741 tested positive for residues.) 6 suspected hormone disruptors were found on cranberries. These chemicals are linked to cancers, obesity, and development disorders. Atrazine, a pesticide is found in 94% of US drinking water. Banned in Europe, atrazine disrupts hormone systems. An average child gets 5+ servings of pesticide residues in their food and water each day. SOURCE: www.whatsonmyfood.com."
"A New Study out of Harvard shows that even tiny, allowable amounts of a common pesticide class can have dramatic effects on brain chemistry. Organophosphate insecticides (OP's) are among the most widely used pesticides in the U.S. & have long been known to be particularly toxic for children. This is the first study to examine their effects across a representative population with average levels of exposure. Conclusion :: Kids with above-average pesticide exposures are twice as likely to have ADHD."
Read the full Report, entitled "Attention Deficit Disorder and Pesticides on Food" at www.whatsonmyfood.com
Ed Johnson, J.D., Attorney
Focusing on Health By Hydration
Why Should You Care About Pesticides?
The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides. SOURCE: http://www.foodnews.org/sneak/EWG-shoppers-guide.pdf See EWG's 2010 "Shoppers Guide to Pesticides."
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The Pesticide Dangers of Eating Fruits and Vegetables [that are Not Cleaned with 11.5 pH Alkaline Water.]
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Enjoy Berries ... Safely By Vera Tweed Wed, June 16, 2010 SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Berries are some of the most nutritious and delicious fruits we can eat and they're most plentiful and affordable during the summer. However, if you want to get maximum health benefits from these little gems, pesticides are a major pitfall to avoid.
Berries contain extremely beneficial antioxidants that protect against every imaginable ailment, from heart disease to cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, they are also among the top sources of pesticides in our diets, and washing the fruit doesn't remove residues.
[NOTE: The author obviously does not know about washing fruits in 11.5 pH water. ED JOHNSON]
Pesticides damage the nervous systems of pests and people. They also contribute to the incidence of cancer and disrupt hormones.
Pesticide Loads
In a ranking of pesticide levels on the 49 most popular fruits and vegetables, strawberries scored third worst and domestic blueberries came in fifth. Each of these commonly contained 13 different pesticides, in U.S. government tests of samples from around the country.
Red raspberries ranked much better, in 23rd place, and cranberries were 33rd. Other berries weren't ranked as they are not eaten as often in the United States. You can see the complete list, compiled by the non-profit Environmental Working Group, at www.foodnews.org.
How to Avoid the Toxins
Buying organic berries is an obvious way to reduce your pesticide intake but it isn't the only one. Many farmers don't use pesticides even though their produce isn't certified organic.
At a strawberry festival in Southern California, I once made a point of asking virtually all the farmers who didn't claim their fruit was organic about their pesticide practices. I was surprised to learn that none of them used pesticides because many local supermarkets demanded pesticide-free strawberries.
Personally, I still buy only organic strawberries in supermarkets because I can't tell how that particular fruit was grown. However, if I buy directly from a farmer, I don't insist on organic certification if the farm doesn't use pesticides. The prices are much lower, especially just before closing time at a farmers market.
It's also a good idea to tell your local supermarket that you don't want pesticides. If enough of your neighbors share and voice similar views, the store buyers will oblige.
Berry Mistakes
All too often, we view berries as garnishes instead of delicious foods. It's commonplace to see a half-dozen little blueberries perched on top of a big bowl of ice cream, or a few lonely slices of strawberries floating in mounds of whipped cream between slabs of shortcake.
When berries are in season, look for pesticide-free ones, think like a bear and eat lots of them. In this case, more really is better.
C 2010 Newsmax. All rights reserved.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comments from Ed Johnson, J.D., Attorney.
Regarding the cleaning of fruit and vegetables with 11.5 pH water. There are several ways that the Enagic SD501 can and will literally pay for itself. Cost savings, by not having to buy and use chemical household cleaners every day is one way, but much more importantly, we are not ingesting the oil based, poisonous pesticides that are imbedded in fruits and vegetables that ordinary tap water cannot emulsify and wash off.
"Cide" is a Latin word meaning "to kill." "Pesticide" therefore, means "to kill pests." If we do not clean our foods of the pesticides by removing them, we are eating the very thing imbedded in them used to kill pests (bugs and worms). Think about this: How many pounds of pesticide have each of us ingested over the past decades, by eating fruits and vegetables impregnated with pesticides? Yet, literally everyone who does not have a way of cleaning their foods is continuing to do so. Selah!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Consider the following US Facts and Statistics.
888 million pounds of pesticides are applied each year in the US!! That's nearly 3 pounds per person in the US.
14 different pesticide residues were detected in one strawberry sample (697 of 741 tested positive for residues.) 6 suspected hormone disruptors were found on cranberries. These chemicals are linked to cancers, obesity, and development disorders. Atrazine, a pesticide is found in 94% of US drinking water. Banned in Europe, atrazine disrupts hormone systems. An average child gets 5+ servings of pesticide residues in their food and water each day. SOURCE: www.whatsonmyfood.com."
"A New Study out of Harvard shows that even tiny, allowable amounts of a common pesticide class can have dramatic effects on brain chemistry. Organophosphate insecticides (OP's) are among the most widely used pesticides in the U.S. & have long been known to be particularly toxic for children. This is the first study to examine their effects across a representative population with average levels of exposure. Conclusion :: Kids with above-average pesticide exposures are twice as likely to have ADHD."
Read the full Report, entitled "Attention Deficit Disorder and Pesticides on Food" at www.whatsonmyfood.com
Ed Johnson, J.D., Attorney
Focusing on Health By Hydration
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