We recently saw this truck on the highway……

Coke….The pause that refreshes?

1. In many states (in the USA) the Highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a t-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet, Pour a can of Coca-Cola into a bowl and let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in the Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers, rub the bumper with a crumpled up piece of Reynolds wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca Cola.

5. To Clean Corrosion from car battery terminals Pour a can of Coke over the terminals and watch it bubble away (wow)

6. To loosen a rusted bolt, Applying a cloth soaked in coke to the rusted bolt for several minutes

7. To remove grease from clothes empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes add detergent. It will also remover road haze from a windshield.

FYI: The active ingredient in Coca-Cola is Phosphoric Acid Its pH is 2.8 It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.

To carry Coca-Cola syrup in their commercial trucks, they must use “Hazardous” material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials!

The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for 20 years!!

Think it’s good to ingest? Good to give to our kids??

Something to think about….

Hmmmmmmm

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Kangen Hexagonal structured water

By Lou Ann Savage

In the land of consumer paradise, there are always options. With water alkaline ionizers it is no different. So after getting question after question about what makes the Enagic Kangen Water(TM) ionizer better and what makes it worth the price tag, I was seriously pushed to take a cold, hard, intense look at exactly why this piece of equipment does cost a lot more. What I found was surprising. I discovered, after comparing, that it should probably cost a lot more than thirty-nine hundred dollars and there was no comparison.

“Kangen Water(TM)” is an Enagic registered trademark. It is not an interchangeable term with other kinds of water made by other ionizers. In fact, more and more other manufacturers like to use the name Kangen(TM) for their own kind of water. It’s much like other soda pop companies who would like to use the trademark branded “Coke” name to attract customers.

Here is what the Enagic Kangen Water(TM) machine is…

Endorsed by Hiromi Shinya, M.D. Dr. Shinya is one of the world’s foremost medical doctors in the U.S. and Japan. He invented the instrument commonly used in today’s colonoscopy procedures and has advanced and made this a common technique known as “The Shinya Technique.” Dr. Shinya, so impressed with the properties of Kangen Water(TM), he recommends and prescribes it for his patients.

Endorsed by Dr. Dave Carpenter, foremost naturopath physician in practice for over twenty years, he has dismantled seven such other devices all claiming to do the job of alkalizing. His investigation of these other brands, one of which is the nearest competitor, all proved to fall far short of their claims and their properties diminished in a relative short period of time after purchase and use. The Enagic machine, a virtual ‘workhorse’ is by far the device he recommends to all of his patients.

Endorsed by the Japanese Association of Preventive Medicine for Adult Diseases, this non-profit medical organization in Japan endorses only one product in any given industry. They have chosen, year after year, the Enagic machine above all others in the water device category.The Enagic device is used in 250 hospitals and clinics throughout Japan.

The Enagic water machine has been approved as a medical device by the Japanese government agency. That agency is the equivalent to the U.S. FDA. It is called the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Health. Enagic, a manufacturing company, makes a water ionizer that effectively reaches a level of ORP [Oxidation Reduction Potential] considerably lower than any other brand…a good thing. In part, this is due to seven platinum coated, hand dipped, titanium plates with a large and substantial surface area for creating the best level of ORPs. It is the quality of these plates that give the water its consistency of performance and its incomparable antioxidant property.An O.E.M. manufacturing company, this means Enagic takes full responsibility for quality of every part that goes into the machine. There is no assembly line. The same technician hand assembles your machine from start to finish.

The company, founded 35 years ago, has grown and evolved into the company it is today with a respect and incomparable track record that has been earned over time.

The SD501 offers seven water choices all easily determined and available with a clearly defined LCD touch screen panel and audio instructions. The various selections of water choices on the machine range from drinking, to cooking, to disinfecting, to cleaning. With this many varieties, you virtually eliminate the need for any chemicals whatsoever in your home or environment. The strong alkaline water protects your family from the pesticide residue found on produce and insures that when you buy organic, it stays organic. Did you know that when you “clean” organic produce under the tap, it no longer is organic? Yes, it’s true. The chlorine has to go someplace so it goes right into your food and then contaminates your organically grown produce. The strong acid water from the machine protects against e.coli and salmonella and other life threatening bacteria that might be on your produce and does it all completely and naturally–no chemicals and nothing to threaten your health or the health of the environment. The Enagic device has a 15 year life expectancy. It’s all about quality. When factored in, it certainly makes the retail price very cost efficient. At a break down of 85¢ a day including filters that last through 3000 gallons, the machine is a steal. Truly, there is no comparison to the value found in this medical grade equipment. There simply is no competition. Because Enagic knows their product, they are eager to hold it up against any other make or model. To prove it, they have put a full 5 year warranty on their flagship SD501 machine. Enagic trusts and believes in their product to produce the best water on the planet day-after-day, hour-after-hour and minute-by-minute.

LouAnn Savage is President of Health Fit for Life. She publishes and writes for KangenWaterBlog where you can sign-up for The Weekly Healthline and be notified of new health and wellness programs and events. Follow her at ‘kangenwater’ on twitter and Facebook.

Healthy Living: Alkaline & Acidic Foods

Alkaline water is an important step to balancing the acid in our bodies. Eating a good portion of alkaline food is
also important. Most health professionals recommend a balance of 80% alkaline, 20% acidic food.

Alkalizing Foods:

Vegetables
Garlic, Asparagus, Fermented Veggies (EM — Effective Microorganisms), Watercress, Beets, Brocolli, Brussel
Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chlorella, Collard, Greens, Cucumber, Kale, Kohirabi,
Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Dulce, Dandelions, Edible Flowers, Onions, Parsnip, Peas, Peppers,
Pumpkins, Rutabaga, Sea Veggies, Spiriluna, Alfalfa, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Wild Greens

Fruits
Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Currants, Dates/Figs, Grapes, Grapefruit, Melon,
Nectarine, Orange, Lemon, Pear, Pineapple, all berries, Tangerine, Tomato, Tropical Fruits, Watermelon

Protein

Whey Protein Powder, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Breast, Yogurt, Almonds, Chestnuts, Tofu (fermented), Flax
Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Tempeh (fermented), Squash Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Millet, Sprouted Seeds, Nuts,
Eggs

Oriental Vegetables
Maitake, Daikon, Dandelion Root, Shitake, Kombu, Reishi, Nori Umeboshi, Wakame, Sea Veggiess

Spices & Seasoning
Cinnamon, Curry, Ginger, Mustard, Chili Pepper, Sea Salt, Miso, Tamari, All Herbs

Other
Apple Cider Vinegar, Bee Pollen, Lecithin Granules, Probiotic Cultures, Green Juices, Veggie Juices, Fresh Fruit
Juice, Organic Milk, Mineral Water, Alkaline Antioxidant Water, Green Tea, Herbal Tea, Dandelion Tea, Ginseng
Tea, Banchi Tea, Kombucha

Acidifying Foods:

Fats and Oils
Avocado Oil, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Hemp Seen Oil, Flax Oil, Lard, Olive Oil, Saflower Oil, Seasme Oil, Sunflower
Oil
Fruits
Cranberries
Grains
Rice Cakes, Wheat Cakes, Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Corn, Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Rye, Spelt, Kamut, Wheat,
Hemp Seed, Flour
Nuts and Butters
Cashews, Brazil Nuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Tahini, Walnuts
Animal Protein
Beef, Carp, Clams, Fish, Lamb, Lobster, Mussels, Oyster, Pork, Rabbit, Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, Tuna, Turkey,
Venison
Pasta
Noodles, Macaroni, Spaghetti
Drugs and Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal Drugs, Psychedelics, Pesticides, Herbicides
Alcohol
Beer, Spirits, Hard Liquor, Wine
Beans and Legumes
Black Beans, Chick Peas, Green Peas, Kidney Beans, Lentils, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Red Beans, Soy Beans,
Soy Milk, White Beans, Rice Milk, Almond Milk
Waters
Rain Water, Certain Backwash Filtered Water, Distilled Water, Reverse Osmosis Water
Dairy
Cheese, Cow Cheese, Goat Cheese, Processed Cheese, Sheep Milk, Butter
Other
Distilled Vinegar, Wheat Germ, Potatoes

Why Purified Water and Distilled Water
are Bad For You

by Zoltan P. Rona MD, MSc

During nearly 19 years of clinical practice I have had the opportunity to observe the health effects of drinking different types of water. Most of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like parasites, chlorine, fluoride and dioxins. Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking distilled water or purified water on a regular, daily basis is potentially dangerous. Paavo Airola wrote about the dangers of purified water in the 1970′s when it first became a fad with the health food crowd.

Distillation is the process in which water is boiled, evaporated and the vapor condensed. Reverse osmosis or purified water is free of dissolved minerals and, because of this, has the special property of being able to actively absorb toxic substances from the body and eliminate them. Studies validate the benefits of drinking purified water when one is seeking to cleanse or detoxify the system for short periods of time (a few weeks at a time). Fasting using purified water can be dangerous because of the rapid loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) and trace minerals like magnesium, deficiencies of which can cause heart beat irregularities and high blood pressure. Cooking foods in distilled water pulls the minerals out of them and lowers their nutrient value.

Purified water is an active absorber and when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic. The more purified water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Purified” water, being essentially mineral-free, is very aggressive, in that it tends to dissolve substances with which it is in contact. Notably, carbon dioxide from the air is rapidly absorbed, making the water acidic and even more aggressive. Many metals are dissolved by distilled water.

The most toxic commercial beverages that people consume (i.e. cola beverages and other soft drinks) are made from purified water. Studies have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or without sugar) spill huge amounts of calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals into the urine. The more mineral loss, the greater the risk for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and a long list of degenerative diseases generally associated with premature aging.

A growing number of health care practitioners and scientists from around the world have been advocating the theory that aging and disease is the direct result of the accumulation of acid waste products in the body. There is a great deal of scientific documentation that supports such a theory. A poor diet may be partially to blame for the waste accumulation. Meats, sugar, white flour products, fried foods, soft drinks, processed foods, alcohol, dairy products and other junk foods cause the body to become more acidic. Stress, whether mental or physical can lead to acid deposits in the body.

There is a correlation between the consumption of soft water (purified water is extremely soft) and the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Cells, tissues and organs do not like to be dipped in acid and will do anything to buffer this acidity including the removal of minerals from the skeleton and the manufacture of bicarbonate in the blood. The longer one drinks distilled water, the more likely the development of mineral deficiencies and an acid state. I have done well over 3000 mineral evaluations using a combination of blood, urine and hair tests in my practice. Almost without exception, people who consume purified water exclusively, eventually develop multiple mineral deficiencies. Those who supplement their purified or distilled water intake with trace minerals are not as deficient but still not as adequately nourished in minerals as their non-purified water drinking counterparts even after several years of mineral supplementation.

Purified water tends to be acidic and can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body. Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of purified water is a bad idea.

Alkaline ionized Water is the best possible drinking water. Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of purified or distilled water. Avoid it except in special circumstances.

Dr Theodore Baroody, in his book “Alkalize or Die”, offers a list of symptoms that may be precipitated by Acidosis:

Beginning Symptoms:
1. Acne
2. Agitation
3. Muscular pain
4. Cold hands and feet
5. Dizziness
6. Low energy
7. Joint pains that travel
8. Food allergies
9. Chemical sensitivities or odors, gas, heat
10. Hyperactivity
11. Panic attacks
12. Pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping
13. Pre-menstrual anxiety and depression
14. Lack of sex drive
15. Bloating
16. Heartburn
17. Diarrhea
18. Constipation
19. Hot urine.
20. Strong smelling urine
21. Mild headaches
22. Rapid panting breath
23. Rapid heartbeat
24. Irregular heartbeat
25. White coated tongue
26. Hard to get up
27. Excess Head mucus
28. Metallic taste in mouth

Intermediate Symptoms:
1. Cold sore (Herpes 1 & 11)
2. Depression
3. Loss of memory
4. Loss of concentration
5. Migraine headaches
6. 1nsomnia
7. Disturbance in smell, vision, taste
8. Asthma
9. Bronchitis
10. Hay Fever
11. Ear Aches
12. Hives
13. Swelling
14. Viral infections (cold, flu)
15. Bacterial Infections (staph, strep)
16. Fungal infections (candida albicans, athlete’s foot, vaginal)
17. Impotence
18. Urethritis
19. Cystitis
20. Urinary infection
21. Gastritis
22. Colitis
23. Excessive failing hair
24. Psoriasis
25. Endemetriosis
26. Stuttering
27. Numbness and tingling
28. Sinusitis

Advanced Symptoms:
1. Crohn’s disease
2. Schizophrenia
3. Learning Disabled
4. Hodgkin’s Disease
5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
6. Multiple Sclerosis
7. Sarcoidosis
8. Rheumatoid arthritis
9. Myasthenia Gravis
10. Scieroderma
11. Leukaemia
12.Tuberculosis
13. All other forms of cancer

REFERENCES

Airola, P. 1974. How To Get Well. Phoenix, AZ: Health Plus Publishers.

Baroody, Dr. Theodore A. Jr. Alkalinize or Die. California: Portal Books, 1995.

Haas, Elson M. Staying Healthy with Nutrition. The Complete Guide to Diet & Nutritional Medicine. Berkeley, California: Celestial Arts, 1992; p. 22.

Rona, Zoltan P. and Martin, Jeanne Marie. Return to the Joy of Health, Vancouver: Alive Books, 1995.

Rona, Zoltan P. Childhood Illness and The Allergy Connection. Rocklin, California:Prima Books, 1996.

Dr. Zoltan P. Rona is a graduate of McGill University Medical School (1977) and has a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut (1985). He is the author of the Canadian bestsellers, “The Joy of Health” and “Return to the Joy of Health”. He is a past president of the Canadian Holistic Medical Association and is a consultant on nutritional medicine to the Motherisk Program of the Department of Pharmacology of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.

Born 22/2/51 in Budapest, Hungary; raised in Montreal, Quebec. Canadian citizen.