Why I am terrified of going to hospital.

Get this; a lady goes to hospital to give birth. She is anaesthetized and woke up with no arms or legs - and the hospital ain't saying why.
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Amazing, amazing, amazinger! The life of a cell

Here's a totally incredible short animation of the life of a human cell.
Prepare to be amazed.
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Incredible Anatomical Art

This site showcases a master craftsman in an unusual artform; human anatomy models. Take a look if you dare!
Click here

Didge for Sleep Health

Yes, it's official! Didge blowing assists sleep patterns, particularly obstructive sleep apnoea! The British Medical Journal reports on the study:
"Regularly playing a didgeridoo reduces daytime sleepiness and snoring in people with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. In a randomised controlled trial, Puhan and colleagues (p 266) allocated 25 adults with self reported snoring and an apnoea-hypoponea index of 15-30 (episodes per hour) either to didgeridoo lessons and regular practice at home or to a waiting list. After four months the intervention group had less daytime sleepiness and significant improvement in the index score. The collapsibility of the upper airways must have decreased through the "training," say the authors."

Price rise on The Mighty Alphion

It's been coming and we've told you. The Alphion, the world's best water alkalizer's price is going up as at Jan 31. Call us and at least get a deposit down. We're very reasonable people.
Remember, the Jupiter Melody is also far ahead of every other system advertised in user friendliness and it's $200 less than the new Alphion price! We have sold hundreds of them and we know they are great alkaline performers. (Melody illustrated)

Price crash! on ION LIFE's Portable 'Waterman' Water Alkalizer

As you know, we've been selling loads of this little beauty, but the price we were buying them at was, well.. tough. We've changed suppliers and hey, the price is down! not only that? We have a special deal on at the moment for the Alkalizer and three spare filters for less than $100!
Check it and save here

Plastic bottles: Are they safe? In a word? No..

A great article on the subject that will clear up this vexacious question.
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See Dr Young without going to california

Here's a great interview of Alkaline balance pioneer, Dr Robert O. Young, (Jupiter Alkalizer user and exponent) being interviewed on CNN. What did we do before youTube?
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Donuts with a 'Buzz'

Not content to load their diets with what, in my experience, could only be subtitled a human depth charge, the American's have now laced their favourite breakfast with - you guessed it - caffeine!

The amazing thing about this article is that the creator of this dastardly demonic dunkable danger, called Buzz donuts and Buzz bagels, molecular biologist Robert Bohannon, is actually PROUD of his research into artificial flavouring to mask the coffee taste.
Check it out here

A Little Knee Surgery before Dinner?

Here's a wonderful intercactive site that let's you become your own knee surgeon. Readers with funny tummies over such things - fear not. It's in cartoon form.
Go here

People ARE getting smarter...

This post from New York talks about an upmarket bottled water bar. Now clients are coming in asking for high pH water. Well, well, well. Times they are a'changin'.

The Lurking terror on your Kitchen sink

Two minutes in a microwave oven can sterilize most household sponges, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

A team of engineering researchers at the University of Florida found that two minutes of microwaving on full power killed or inactivated more than 99 percent of bacteria, viruses or parasites, as well as spores, on a kitchen sponge.

"People often put their sponges and scrubbers in the dishwasher, but if they really want to decontaminate them and not just clean them, they should use the microwave," said Gabriel Bitton, a professor of environmental engineering who led the study.

Writing in the Journal of Environmental Health, Bitton and colleagues said they soaked sponges and scrubbing pads in raw wastewater containing fecal bacteria such as E. coli, viruses, protozoan parasites and bacterial spores.

Ian: Alternatively, you can do what we do; leave it overnight in antibacterial acid water from our Jupiter Alphion!

Scientists make sense, right? Well....

Here's a recent quote from Robert Gillies, professor of biochemistry, physiology and radiology at the University of Arizona who studies the acidity of tumors.

He scoffs at the claim that acid buildup is a growing threat to public health. Many tumors are, in fact, acidic, he says, but they aren't fueled by coffee or soda or tap water, he says. They make the acid themselves. And, he adds, they aren't going to be deterred by a glass of alkaline water. Nosirree!

So... Mr Gillies.. tumours cause their own acid but drinking alkaline water won't help a system full of tumour-created acid. Is that what you are saying?

And let me get this right.. you are saying that acid buildup isn't a threat to public health? Ever heard of Gout? Arthritis? Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen, Weight gain, obesity and diabetes, Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones, Immune deficiency....

• Acceleration of free radical damage, possibly contributing to cancerous mutations.
• Hormone concerns.
• Premature aging.
• Osteoporosis; weak, brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs.
• Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup.
• Low energy and chronic fatigue.
• Slow digestion and elimination.
• Yeast/fungal overgrowth.

just wondering.... from a layman's point of view.

The World's Happiest man?

Here's a link to news about the French Buddhist who has been acknowledged as the world's happiest man. I read about him some years ago when he was being put through all sorts of MRI scan tests to see how his brain reacted to stress. it was very interesting and I'd suggest a Godd google on him would reveal far more.

Money In guts.

Guess how much people fork out for live bacteria to one company (Danone) in the US per year?
$100,000. There's money in bacteria fortified yoghurt!

Earwax viewer.

Oh yes, I couldn't live without it another day!
Stick it in your ear, and look in the viewer.

No, we are NOT taking orders!

Why I Love Acid water

Here's a pic of a young chap who 'blew up' after using a commonly available hair shampoo.

I've never had healthier hair, thanks to a daily rinse of acid water from my Jupiter water Alkalizer, plus regular 'conditioning' of coconut oil.

Even Cancer Won't Help Some People To Hear.

As I work and learn more and more about acid balance, I learn and deepen in the awareness that ultimately, responsibility for my own health belongs with me and me alone. And so it does with everyone else.

Yesterday we visited a client in Byron Bay. Dhira has begun 'Feel Good' a wonderful little shop with massage chairs, Bemer mats, Circulation Boosters, Massage chairs and much more. Although she works every day all day, she insists that it's not about the money. It's about service and learning. Her service and her learning. She's a joy to be around.

While I was there relaxing in a massage chair, two long time Byron acquaintances came in. 'John' is 4 years younger than my sixty years, florid and well, fat. A lovely man, he has begun to be shaken in his beliefs about health by the deaths and cancers that have begun happening around him. John asked me what I was up to and I showed him Dhira's Alphion water alkalizer, pouring him, his wife Jenny, partaking of a foot massage, and myself a glass of alkaline antioxidant water.

'Jenny's just got over breast cancer.' said John, 'She's got sore feet 'cos the chemo made her put on weight.'

I looked at Jenny and he was right. Her arms and legs were fluid filled. It was obvious that the chemo had conspired with a basically awful, acidic diet to load her up with extra kilos.

I told them about the power of the water, but it was to no avail. Jenny quaffed her glass and said in a loud voice; 'Nah. rainwater's good enough for me. Anyway, I've always been healthy. I've got good health. Aways have.' My incredulity must have shown because she added, ''Except for the cancer, of course.'

You know, there was a time that this would have depressed me. But after all these years, I have come to the conclusion that everyone is always doing their best. If they aren't able, ready or willing to hear what I believe they need, then it's still all for the best.

My mind used to go mad working out new ways to help people like this, but no, no-one can hear until they are ready to hear. And even cancer won't 'ready' some people for their own enlightenment.

A 'Du-Oh' Moment; or.. the 'Bleeding Obvious'

In its last report, published in 2001, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded that there was a 66 to 90 percent chance that human activities were driving the most recent climate warming. But in its most recent report, which will be released on 2 February, the panel revised its claim and said that it is more than 90 percent likely that global warming since 1950 has been driven mainly by the buildup of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping greenhouse gases, and that more warming and rising sea levels are on the way.

Ian: Do you mean they really thought something else was causing climate change?

Water More Expensive Than Beer

As happened recently in Scotland, three supermarket chains in drought-plagued London are now charging more for bottled water than beer, a January 9 This Is London story reported.

At one chain, a pint of beer is being sold for US$1.04, with a bottle of Perrier costing US$1.10, the story reported.

Members of Parliament and the pub industry are criticizing the supermarkets for low beer prices, saying they are encouraging binge drinking, a claim that all three chains refuted, according to the article.

In July it was reported that some supermarkets in Scotland were selling beer cheaper than bottled water, with some popular brands of lager beer selling for as little as 40p (about 74 cents) a can or bottle.

Ian: It's enough to send a man to drink! Really, the bottled water business is perhaps the silliest business on the planet. I remember a statistic on the amount of petroleum used in their manufacture - 1,500,000 tons in the US every year. Awesome! And so ridiculous when the cost of a litre of Jupiter Science Alkaline water is around $0.02 cents.

The World Wildlife Fund has introduced a 'Blueprint For Water'' plan encouraging people to return to drinking tap water. While I fully support their aim, and declare my 'commercial interest' I believe the middle ground is home-filtered water. i've seen and heard enough from the thousands of people who contact me every year with real concerns about the quality of the water delivered to their tap. The whole of Melbourne drinks acid water, the whole of Adelaide suffers intolerably mieralised water, and Perth suffers similarly with excessive high dissolved solids.

Does Industry Funding Influence Medical Studies of Soft drinks? Du-Oh!

Check this article about the effect of 'tied' money on studies of soft drinks.

You're In Luck!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Creme Concentrate is back! All of you who are waiting on your back orders for this superscrumtilious and healthy organic treat, relax.

If you haven't yet had the experience of Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Creme Concentrate, here's your moment.
Learn more here

..and while you're thinking about healthy Coconut oil, here's the big antioxidant reason we chose Tropical Traditions Virgin Organic Coconut Oil over all other brands.

Eight Days Cold Turkey; Alkaline Food Only

Read this 'survivor's story' here

Does Cracking Your Knuckles cause Arthritis?

Find out here.

Ready? Head between your Legs, Close Your eyes!

Nukalert

just the thing to make you feel secure!

Thank goodness I have my little chirping keyring to warn me [better late than never] that I'm being exposed to harmful radiation. See more here

SELF CLEANING UNDERPANTS?!?

There are some things that war help, but who'da thought it would be self-cleaning underpants? It seems during Desert Storm more soldiers suffered from bacterial infections than bullet holes, so DARPA started looking into textiles with antibacterial properties.

The new technology attaches nanoparticles to clothing fibers using microwaves. Then, chemicals that can repel water, oil and bacteria are directly bound to the nanoparticles. These two elements combine to create a protective coating on the fibers of the material. This coating both kills bacteria, and forces liquids to bead and run off.

The U.S. military spent more than $20 million to develop the fabric, deriving from research originally intended to protect soldiers from biological attack.

Jeff Owens, one of the scientists who worked to develop the process, said "During Desert Storm, most casualties were from bacterial infections -not accidents or friendly fire. We treated underwear for soldiers who tested them for several weeks and found they remained hygienic. They also helped clear up some skin complaints."

Yep, I can't wait for our son to ask for a pair for Christmas.

Arnie Avocates Health for All

Arnold Advocates Health for All

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 8) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday proposed to extend health coverage to nearly all of California's 6.5 million uninsured people, promising to spread the cost among businesses, individuals, hospitals, doctors, insurers and government.

The plan is likely to provoke opposition from a wide range of powerful interests, including doctors, hospitals and insurers, as well as employers and unions, even though it also contains incentives for each of them.

All children, regardless of their immigration status, would be covered through an expansion of the state and federal Healthy Families program.

"I don't think it is a question or a debate if they ought to be covered. ... The federal courts have made that decision - that no one can be turned away," Schwarzenegger said. "The question really isn't to treat them or not to treat them. The question really is how can you treat them in the most cost-effective way."

Ian: In a country where the latest surveys show Bush's tax cuts only benefit the super rich, one man seems to really have the guts to 'terminate' greed. Sure, he has a lot to learn about the environment, but hey, any good news from across the Pacific these days is happily received by yours truly!

Footnote: Arnie broke his leg skiing. Who will pay?

Human Growth Hormone. Life Saver or....

From Scientific American

"Many people will do almost anything to try to stave off aging--from undergoing painful nips and tucks to slathering on expensive creams to getting injections and downing pills that promise to erase wrinkles, lift sagging skin and keep the body forever young. One of the hottest anti-aging elixirs du jour is human growth hormone (HGH), which has been touted for its supposed ability to do everything from build muscle to shave fat to thicken bones to lower cholesterol.

But beware: Eager as you might be to purchase youth in a bottle, a new study says there's zero scientific evidence that growth hormones are any more effective at turning back the clock than tap water or snake oil.

Now researchers found that if taken by healthy adults it could cause a host of unhealthy side effects, including joint pain, soft tissue swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome, increased breast size in men, and a heightened risk of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

"Growth hormone should not be used for anti-aging purposes," says Hau Liu, a research fellow in endocrinology and health policy at Stanford University and author of the new study appearing in the January 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. "This costs hundreds to thousands of dollars a month and there is no scientific evidence supporting it and very real, potentially serious side effects."

Ian: Boy, it's hard to know the validity of reports these days. I have seen so many pro-HGH reports... I find myself asking who can make money from the report before I can really take it seriously!

Living On Beer

The University of Rochester has published a list of almost all beers and spirits with their calorific values. Amazing. It explains how some people really do seem to survive without eating. You'll also see the extreme calorie value of the so-called Alcopop drinks our kids are encouraged to drink; almost double straight hooch. there's also a good description of how booze is absorbed and why it causes us to get fat.

See it here.

Cancer Fightin' Chickens

Cancer Fightin' Chickens!

The Roslin Institute, near Edinburgh, says it has produced five generations of birds that can produce useful levels of life-saving proteins in egg whites.

The work could lead to a range of drugs that are cheaper and easier to make.

Professor Harry Griffin, director of the institute, told the BBC: "One of the characteristics of lots of medical treatments these days is that they're very expensive.

"The idea of producing the proteins involved in treatments in flocks of laying hens means they can produce in bulk, they can produce cheaply and indeed the raw material for this production system is quite literally chicken feed."

Roslin has bred some 500 modified birds. Their existence is the result of more than 15 years' work by the lead scientist on the project, Dr Helen Sang.

Ah, if only it was this easy to get rid of FAT

Check your Fat... at $1500 a time!

I've never really been portly, but I do try to stay in shape. Still, eating a lot of “good and tasty” food does make my belly flip flap a little sometimes. Accufat, a subcutaneous fat analyzer is a device that will give you pretty scary details on how much fat your body have.

It stores analysis information into its built in storage and allows you to transfer the data to your computer. The Accufat will cost $1500.

How many do you want?Publish

My Cancer Rave, and your strategic plan for health.

thanks to everyone for the feedback on my cancer research article, but really, the facts come from a wonderful researcher accessible here.

Dr Ralph W. Moss (see pic) has been researching cancer research for many years and offers his own free newsletter.

It seems the word is truly out about the power of alkalizing. ION LIFE's phones have been overheating with incoming inquiries about how to alkalize.

So here's how in a couple of lines:

1. If you have plenty of money coming in regularly: Try Dr Young's Supergreens every two months and take it daily.

2. If you have less money coming in regularly: try Alkabalance alkaline drops.

3. If you have a bit set aside and want long term savings: get a water alkalizer.

4. If you don't have much money at all and want alkaline water; get a portable water alkalizer.

5. If you have LOTS of time and LOTS of food tolerance; eat alkaline food and watch Popeye cartoons for moral support..

This man understands water!

Here's a look at what I think is an amazing work of water-art. If you love water I know you're going to love this website. I attempted to watch his videos - alas - to no avail.
Go here

The 'Ultimate' Water system

Here's a link to a video I found when cruising the Blogosphere. It's a water machine with more cosmic bells and whistles than the Hogwarts assembly hall.

What really knocked me out was the Star of david. that was the final touch in the ... er.. amazing device - which, by the way, you too can own for just under US$6000. See it here
http://www.pillaroflight.net/TVLWMFlashVideo.html