Everyone
is aware of what’s happening in Japan with their nuclear reactors. I’m
not going to get into the political debate or blaming game. Frankly, it
doesn’t matter to me how those nuclear plants got into meltdown. The
disaster in Japan could have happened anywhere. Japan is used to getting
earthquakes, they are prepared for any “typical” earthquake that hits
them. What has occurred in Japan was the second strongest earthquake the
Japanese have ever had to deal with. And the aftershocks were, and continue to be up in the 5.0 - 6.5 range. Those are full-fledged earthquakes in their own right. What matters to me is helping to minimize the damage to life: plant, animal, and human alike. There
are many supplements and natural foods that can help the body eliminate
toxic levels of radiation, and protect you from radiation poisoning. Potassium
Iodide is probably the most well known. But as radiation moves across
the world and exposure grows Potassium Iodide is likely to become
difficult to find. Some unscrupulous companies may increase the price of
potassium iodide because of the increased demand. So, knowing other
options is a good idea. See the list below for food and supplements that can protect and/or help your body detox from radiation exposure. Sources: Staying Healthy with Nutrition by Dr. Elson Haas The Way of Herbs by Micheal Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D
Here is a recipe for Antiradiation Soup as listed in Staying Healthy with Nutrition. The recipe was created by Bethany Argisle 1 oz kombu or nori seaweeds cut in strips 3 cups purified water 1 tablespoon miso paste, more to taste 1 lemon 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice Optional ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil chopped green onions cilantro Boil water. Add tofu and seaweed. Simmer for a few minutes, then reduce heat. Add miso paste, lemon juice and optional ingredients. If desired, cover and let sit 15-20 minutes. Remove seaweed and serve with brown rice. According to the recipe in Staying Healthy with Nutrition, this recipe was proven to reduce radiation sickness after Hiroshima. |









