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<figure id="figure-mx0ev2md05llw0vqst"><img id="mx0ev2md05llw0vqst" src="https://cdn.durable.co/shutterstock/1ewO3AtTUcFpdv6qvB3H22Hv9mcD5IzA1fcUQvvvw8oXcnHZ1P8amFq02at6jS0F.jpeg" alt="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined"/></figure> A Consumer Reports investigation out Thursday morning found "unpredictable" spikes of mercury levels in five popular canned tuna brands — and suggests that pregnant people "avoid canned tuna altogether.""While canned tuna, especially light varieties, has relatively low average levels of mercury, individual cans can sometimes have much higher levels," Consumer Reports said."From can to can, mercury levels can spike in unpredictable ways that might jeopardize the health of a fetus," said James Rogers, director of Food Safety Research and Testing at Consumer Reports.The mercury levels Consumer Reports found were within FDA standards, which say pregnant people can eat canned tuna in limited quantities. <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/consumer-reports-finds..." data-mce-href="https://news.yahoo.com/consumer-reports-finds...">Study article</a>.

Consumer Report Finds "Unpredictable" Mercury Spikes in Canned Tuna

<figure id="figure-eu1pj02x8vllw0re6u"><img id="eu1pj02x8vllw0re6u" src="https://cdn.durable.co/shutterstock/1dhqj6z82GT0t1qhoxpp378mVXJUa9TAoRv6ALp8HyirDHD9DH9bhTJVuj1AcnGv.jpeg" alt="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/shutterstock/23f02ucaPHh8mpuBoGfDpOuaeAuS7CcCnOqeife9cuJPEaJLSkrv9vERvujqbmqF.jpeg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;"></figure> Aluminum like other toxic heavy metals is one of the worst neurotoxins that can result in various brain diseases and behavioral, neuropathological and neurochemical changes.Studies show that exposure to aluminum, even at 100,000 times lower levels of what's found in consumer products like antiperspirant, could cause cancer. Aluminum can accumulate in various tissues in the body but has been referred to as the "soft in the head" metal because it impacts the brain more than any other system of the body, impairing cognition and memory. The many of sources of aluminum include:<ul><li>Tap water and any food prepared with tap water.</li><li>Avoid infant formulas since they could have high levels of like aluminum.</li><li>Baking powder</li><li>Artificial colors</li><li>Table salt and any packaged food including it</li><li>Processed cheese</li><li>Bleached flour</li><li>Anti-perspirants</li><li>Anti-acids</li><li>Cookware</li><li>Soda and other canned beverages</li><li>Skincare, haircare, cosmetics</li><li>Low quality supplements</li><li>Breast implants</li></ul> Early symptoms of aluminum toxicity may start small with chronic headaches, dry skin, colic, tendency for colds, heartburn.Later, more serious symptoms may include:<ul><li>Brain fog</li><li>Memory issues</li><li>Dementia</li><li>Alzheimer's</li><li>Parkinson's</li><li>Sclerosis</li><li>Anemia</li><li>Hemolysis</li><li>Leukocytosis</li><li>Porphyria</li><li>Colitis</li><li>Dental cavities</li><li>Hypoparathyroidism</li><li>Neuromuscular disorders</li><li>Ulcers</li><li>Kidney and liver dysfunction</li></ul> The answer is to detox with<a data-mce-href="https://danicawalker.org/" href="https://danicawalker.org/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary"> Pure Body Extra</a> natural zeolite spray and Pure Body drops.

30 Infant Formulas Contaminated with High Levels of Aluminum

<blockquote><h3>What Do Coffee &amp; Cigarette Smoke Have in Common? – Heavy Metal Cadmium</h3></blockquote><figure id="figure-uko4v8bf5llw07tnr"><img id="uko4v8bf5llw07tnr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/shutterstock/101v1uAIaPRJN3kwq792PJambC0yTHNI9VkaHB2TxdMVXfhAbqJkQoi8jByX93WE.jpeg" alt="Coffee and Anxiety" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/shutterstock/101v1uAIaPRJN3kwq792PJambC0yTHNI9VkaHB2TxdMVXfhAbqJkQoi8jByX93WE.jpeg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that’s mainly used in batteries, though it can also be found in cigarettes, hydrogenated oils, and coffee. It’s also used plastics and textile manufacturing and metal plating. Many foods may contain it merely due to its presence in our water and soil. It’s been estimated that the average person ingests 30 micrograms each day, with anywhere from about 3 to 10 percent of it retained by the body. Smokers (or second hand inhalers) have been found to have double the amount of cadmium in their bodies as compared to nonsmokers because of the large amount of it in cigarette smoke. For years you could sit in a restaurant at a non smoking table and be one table away from the smoking table. Only until recently years has smoking been outlawed from indoor establishments in some countries. And for some families it’s perfectly acceptable to smoke near or infront of children, while they inhale the smoke. There is no amount of cadmium considered safe – it’s toxic even at low levels and can impact just about every system in the body, including the brain, kidneys, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, and the eyes. It affects blood pressure, prostate function, hormones, and can induce bone damage too. In children, it can also affect dopaminergic and renal systems. The EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have noted that this heavy metal can induce organ damage, and is considered a carcinogen that’s been linked to pancreatic cancer. Caffeine and AnxietyA 2008 study showed how caffeine increases alertness by blocking a brain chemical (adenosine) that makes you feel tired, while at the same time triggering the release of adrenalin that’s known to increase energy. If the amount of caffeine is high enough, these effects are stronger, resulting in caffeine-induced anxiety. While there are mental benefits to caffeine, high doses are known to induce anxiety symptoms, and people with panic disorder and social anxiety disorder are especially sensitive. A 2005 study noted that excessive caffeine consumption can lead to symptoms similar to psychiatric conditions including sleep and anxiety disorders, increasing hostility, anxiety, and psychotic symptoms. Cadmium and Anxiety Nicotine-cadmium treatment increased bioaccumulation of Cd 2+ in the serum which corresponded to a decrease in body weight, motor function, and an increase in anxiety.Many people choose to do a <a href="https://danicawalker.org/" data-mce-href="https://danicawalker.org/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">heavy metal detox﻿</a> to offset our constant exposure to cadmium and other heavy metals such as mercury and aluminum.&nbsp;

What Do Coffee & Cigarette Smoke Have in Common?

<blockquote><h3>Do you know how PBX Clinoptilolite Zeolite is made?</h3></blockquote><figure id="figure-gq3avulhpllvymlsf"><img id="gq3avulhpllvymlsf" src="https://durable.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/blocks/34leMzBGORXkke97xftMp6ATpXkYLA6HqZ8VJAGYQmoLWfqpL3Y4ccjE2fvU4D0U.jpg" alt="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-mce-src="https://durable.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/blocks/34leMzBGORXkke97xftMp6ATpXkYLA6HqZ8VJAGYQmoLWfqpL3Y4ccjE2fvU4D0U.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> Zeolites are created in nature, When volcanic ash meets seawater, it triggers a natural reaction, resulting in a mineral that has several unique properties that make it highly effective for detoxification.Zeolites are a rare negatively-charged mineral. Like magnets. zeolites attract positively-charged particles into and onto their surface. And it just so happens that most heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and many other environmental toxins are positively-charged. That makes zeolite a natural detoxifier.Zeolites are distinctive because they are highly effective at cation exchange, swapping ions in and out of the zeolite. Cation exchange is key to how zeolite removes toxins from the body.This means that when properly processed, the zeolite will give the body a good ion, like calcium, and take a bad ion, like lead. And unlike other minerals, zeolites don't accumulate or stay in the body. They pass through in about four to six hours, bringing any toxins they trapped with them. That means toxins end up where they belong, in the toilet.And with&nbsp;<a href="https://danicawalker.org/" data-mce-href="https://danicawalker.org/"> Pure Body Extra</a> the unique part is the size, using ultrasonic waves the mineral is sized down to the nano size to go anywhere in the body that water goes. PB drops are larger sized and focus most of their work in the gut, digestive tract, and also mopping up larger toxins from the bloodstream. Together the combo is a full body detoxification system.

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<blockquote><h3>What Are Mycotoxins?</h3></blockquote> <figure id="figure-jtiyk7sq7bllvy9q2n"><img id="jtiyk7sq7bllvy9q2n" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1583324113900-5de25534bb2f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=MnwyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHx0b3hpbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODI1NTg0MTk&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" alt="What are Mycotoxins?" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="large" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-mce-src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1583324113900-5de25534bb2f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=MnwyNjI5NjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHx0b3hpbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODI1NTg0MTk&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> Roughly 25% of the general population are susceptible to mold and have poor elimination pathways for the toxins produced by mold. When others are not similarly affected, it appears that the person who is ill/reactive is a hypochondriac. This leads to a great deal of misunderstanding about the dangers of mold toxicity for those who are truly susceptible. Mycotoxins have a number of harmful effects on the body. They are carcinogenic, mutagenic (capable of altering your DNA), and estrogenic (meaning they disrupt normal estrogen metabolism). They can also impair the normal function of the immune and nervous systems, kidneys, and liver. Emerging research indicates that mycotoxins also interact with the gut microbiota in negative ways. Mycotoxins and Glyphosate With the increased use of glyphosate in farming and agriculture, we are also seeing increases in fungal content in our soils. This creates not only more risk of mycotoxin delivery through food, but also through air and water. Glyphosate was developed as a mineral chelator, and as such, robs very necessary nutrients from our soils and our foods that help to maintain eco-balance. As we eat, so do we evolve. Food laced with chemicals such as glyphosate are not only toxic to the body, but possibly part of a multi-leveled delivery of additional fungi and mycotoxins to the body that disrupt delicate balances in the lungs, gut, brain, and liver. In animal studies, glyphosate has been shown to be a major endocrine disruptor as well as to induce negative developmental changes in fetuses. <a data-mce-href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749118330197?fbclid=IwAR06ZNZzSt8QXpJKxFCXWLAtUf39sfE3ti8SEja8dd4uPWzHmoqfAnPP23Y" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749118330197?fbclid=IwAR06ZNZzSt8QXpJKxFCXWLAtUf39sfE3ti8SEja8dd4uPWzHmoqfAnPP23Y">Read More...</a> Genetically modified foods are highest in glyphosate content. The top 5 GMO foods are wheat, corn, soy, sugar beets, and canola oil. Glyphosate and fertilizers are also contributing to increases in algae blooms across the US in many lakes and rivers. This has become problematic with drinking/bathing waters in some communities, and also with airborne particles. I get that not everyone can eat organic all of the time which means you’re likely eating pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. These can’t just be washed off your produce. Some will be absorbed into the plant. Mitigating the harmful effects with&nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://danicawalker.org/" href="https://danicawalker.org/">Pure Body and Pure Body Extra&nbsp;</a>can help because they both will attract, trap, and flush out the harmful toxins found in pesticides, herbicides and insecticides.

What Are Mycotoxins?

<div class="x1e56ztr"> </div><blockquote><h3 class="x1e56ztr">Is zeolite the best-kept skin and health secret?</h3> <figure id="figure-othr7ys6wrllvxtdbs"><img id="othr7ys6wrllvxtdbs" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/309dxkZhQ6nxRnOwHqeVk8Xa8L7pX6KF5bpOXW8l26oFwJpccku77sy8DrJN1Ak0.jpg" alt="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/309dxkZhQ6nxRnOwHqeVk8Xa8L7pX6KF5bpOXW8l26oFwJpccku77sy8DrJN1Ak0.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> </blockquote><div class="x1e56ztr">What is Zeolite? Zeolite is a special type of rock that traps water and other materials inside it. Zeolite has a three-dimensional structure made up of alkaline earth metals and with water molecules trapped in their gaps. Zeolite has an excellent detoxification property. Zeolite both occurs naturally and is also now being commercially made.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> How and when can you use zeolite on your skin? Zeolite being a volcanic substance has some amazing skin benefits. Zeolite has tremendous beneficial abilities to absorb, hold release and exchange other chemicals, toxins, and nutrients according to your body’s requirement.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Better absorbency: It sneaks into your skin and works towards removing toxins and pollutants (including heavy metals).</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Heath benefits of zeolite: Zeolite has a unique honeycomb microporous cellular structure. By using this structural property zeolite basically replaces bad chemical, toxins or stuff with good chemicals. As it can attract and absorb the negative materials and can detox them into positive materials. Such dietary supplements work towards improving your immune system along with removing toxins. Moreover, it even possesses anti-carcinogenic properties for better health effects.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Heat stability: Zeolite is pretty high heat stable i.e. high temperatures do not bother them. They have a high melting point as well, and they don’t burn as well. They are believed to not cause you any health problems.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Purifying water: Zeolites are also used in water purifiers and to remove radioactive particles from nuclear waste, they are also used for cleaning soils that are contaminated with toxic heavy metals. In the same manner, these zeolites can also remove toxins and chemicals from the body.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Enhanced gut health: The antioxidants properties of zeolites are of great interest in sports nutrition.</div><div class="x1e56ztr"> Recent studies claim zeolite to be an anti-inflammatory substance and have a positive effect on the intestinal wall integrity. Even though, zeolite is believed to have no adverse side-effects.</div>

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