Hydrogen Peroxide: Why you NEED this in your home.

So we've all heard of, used, or at least seen it in the medicine cabinet or at the store but what makes this cheap common household item a necessity? I have  touched base on some of our favorite household necessities; Hydrogen Peroxide (h2o2)  is one I would definitely add to this list to keep on stock right next to Collodial Silver and DSMO.

Did you know h2o2 is the only germicidal agent that is composed solely of water and oxygen; and is the worlds safest all natural effective sanitizer ? Like our ozone it uses oxidation to kill diseased organism's. h2o2 reacts with organic materials and breaks it down into oxygen and water; much like a controlled burn process. Nutrients like Coenzyme Q10 and substances like niacin and vitamin e help to promote tissue oxidation but none can take the place of h2o2. It's presence is vital for the production of thyroid hormones and sexual hormones in addition to oxygen regulation. The more you understand h2o2 the more you will understand why I say you need to stock this in your house like you stock toilet paper and coffee. In fact you most likely had your first dose of h2o2 at birth, in your mother's milk. Colostrum contains a high volume of h2o2 in order to activate and stimulate the immune system. It's that important. Go get it now.

Have you ever had a day where you felt like you were suffocating, you would be correct. h2o2 is essential  and there are no doubts in its effectiveness in topically treating infections. But did you know h2o2 has been known to countries world wide to treat a multitude of other ailments far more concerning than a scraped knee, but the US continues to disregard this miracle substance. It works it's magic by internally increasing oxygen levels in our tissues. We live in a world with decreased availability of both internal and external oxygen supply and yet people wonder why we are so sick...  We were taught in elementary science that in ideal circumstances our atmosphere contains 20% oxygen; although it's been recently reported that in many of our more polluted areas levels have dropped on average to 10%. Why you ask? h202 reacts to airborne toxins before it reaches the ground especially in areas where air pollution is higher making the oxygen content lower. And while the rainforests are being attacked our internal oxygen availability is also under attack.

Did you know the chlorination of your drinking water removes oxygen; cooking/ over-processing food and unrestrained use of antibiotic's (which destroys beneficial oxygen creating bacteria in the intestinal tract) are two more of the most common ways we are internally decreasing our oxygen supply. It's obvious our oxygen needs are not being met, take a look at our populations health statistics.

   "      Dr. Johanna Budwig of Germany has shown that for proper cellular utilization of oxygen to take place, our diets must contain adequate amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. Unfortunately, the oils rich in these fatty acids have become less and less popular with the food industry. Their very nature makes them more biologically active, which requires more careful processing and gives them a shorter shelf-life. Rather than deal with these challenges, the food industry has turned to the use of synthetic fats and dangerous processes like hydrogenation."

 

Oxygen deprivation is causing serious effects across the globe asthma, emphysema, lung disease, chronic fatigue and cancer of all forms are on the rise;  but unanimously show higher numbers especially in polluted metropolitan areas. Newer research indicates we need hydrogen peroxide for a multitude of other chemical reactions that take place throughout the body. For example, we now know that vitamin C helps fight infections by producing hydrogen peroxide, which in turn stimulates the production of prostaglandins. Also lactobacillus found in the colon and vagina produce hydrogen peroxide. This destroys harmful bacteria and viruses, preventing colon disease, vaginitis, bladder infections and a host of other common ailments.

"While we are discussing enemas and douches, there is another misconception about H202 I need to address. The friendly bacteria in the colon and vagina are aerobic. In other words, they flourish in high oxygen environments and thrive in the presence of oxygen rich H202. On the other hand, most strains of harmful bacteria (and cancer cells) are anaerobic and cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or H202. We can agree that hydrogen peroxide produced within individual body cells is essential for life. And while it's effectiveness when it comes to treating infections topically is certain, the controversy deals with ingesting the substance orally or introducing it into the body intravenously. The dispute has been going on for decades, and considering the attitude of our medical community, it will continue for many more decades to come". But we will get to that later.

So I have loaded you full of information you may or may not have known; and that you most likely will not find on my least favorite site WebMD. But what can I use it for? Well here's a small list for starters, but the possibilities are endless. You can find this list, along with explanations here.

1. Whiten clothes- Alternative to Bleach or other stain removers
2.Fight Infections
3.Rejuvenating Detoxifying Bath
4.To treat foot fungus
5.Douche
6.Colonic or Enema
7.Bird Mites
8.Sinus infections
9. Wound Care
10.Mouthwash/toothpaste
11. Clean your toothbrush
12. Treat a toothache
13.Tooth Whitening
14. Hair lightening
15. Contact lens cleaner
16.Sanitizing/disinfecting and cleaning.
17. In the dishwasher
18.To clean your mirrors
19.Mold
20.In your humidifier or steamer
21. Soak your Veggies
22.Meat Sanitizing
23. Leftover tossed salad
24. Marinade
25. Sprouting seeds
26.Reduce stretch marks

Here's a partial list of known medical ailments that have successfully used h2o2 therapies for treatment globally:

Allergies, Headaches, Altitude Sickness, Herpes Simplex, Alzheimer's, Herpes Zoster, Anemia, HIV Infection, Arrhythmia Influenza, Asthma, Insect Bites, Bacterial Infections, Liver Cirrhosis,
Bronchitis, Lupus, Erythematosis, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Candida, Parasitic Infections,
Cardiovascular Disease, Parkinsonism, Cerebral Vascular Disease, Periodontal Disease,
Chronic Pain, Prostatitis, Diabetes Type 11, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetic Gangrene, Shingles,
Diabetic Retinopahty, Sinusitis, Digestion Problems, Sore Throat, Epstein-Barr Infection, Ulcers
Emphysema, Viral Infections, Food Allergies, Warts, Fungal Infections, Yeast Infections,
Gingivitis, BV (Bacterial Vaginosis)

Convinced yet? So let's talk about what to buy. Hydrogen Peroxide coming is various strengths and grades. Here is some info from Bobby's Health Shop in the UK.

·         A) 3.5% Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the grade sold at your local drugstore or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal use. It contains an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn't be ingested. Various stabilizers include: acetanilide, phenol, sodium stanate and tertrasodium phosphate.

B) 6% Beautician Grade: This is used in beauty shops to color hair and is not recommended for internal use.

·         C) 30% Reagent Grade: This is used for various scientific experimentation and also contains stabilizers. It is also not for internal use.

·         D) 30% to 32% Electronic Grade: This is used to clean electronic parts and not for internal use.

·         E) 35% Technical Grade: This is a more concentrated product than the Reagent Grade and differs slightly in that phosphorus is added to help neutralize any chlorine from the water used to dilute it.

·         F) 35% Food Grade: This is used in the production of foods like cheese, eggs, and whey-containing products. It is also sprayed on the foil lining of aseptic packages containing fruit juices and milk products. THIS IS THE ONLY GRADE RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE. It is available in pints, quarts, gallons or even drums. At this concentration, however, hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidizer and if not diluted, it can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. Any concentrations over 10% can cause neurological reactions and damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract. There have been two known fatalities in children who ingested 27% and 40% concentrations of H202. Recently, a 26 month old female swallowed one mouthful of 35% H202.

·         G) 90%: This is used as an oxygen source for rocket fuel.

 



While we stock mainly the 3.5% diluted version and use this around our house hold and in our humidifier with silver, there is the option to use a stronger grade. With that being said you should do your research and take these simple precautions:

35% Food Grade H202 must be :

·         1) handled carefully (direct contact will burn the skin--immediate flushing with water is recommended).

·         2) diluted properly before use. 3) stored safely and properly (after making a dilution the remainder should be stored tightly sealed in the freezer).

·         One of the most convenient methods of dispensing 35% H202 is from a small glass eye dropper bottle. These can be purchased at your local drugstore. Fill this with the 35% H202 and store the larger container in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator until more is needed. Store the eye dropper bottle in the refrigerator. The drops are mixed with either 6 to 8 ounces of distilled water, juice, milk or even aloe vera juice or gel. (Don't use chlorinated tap water to dilute the peroxide!)

***For more information on dosage follow the link above to Bobby's health shop; and as always consult a professional. There are also many ways to receive professional h2o2 therapy and this may be the best option for those with serious medical conditions like some of the ones listed above for an alternative treatment option.  Here is a Link to a web page to give you more information on the following methods.

• Oxidative Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

 

 

And in closing, my favorite excerpt from all the research I have done comes from Mr. Matthew Galas at Vanderbilt University.

"Why Are These Potential Benefits Kept Secret?:

As previously mentioned, many believe oxygen therapy to be a sort of "universal" treatment that can have a positive effect on nearly every category of disease. There is certainly a lack of concrete evidence, however, to support these claims, as well as a lack of exposure. Many claim that this is due to the fact that if these treatments were readily exposed to the public, "98% of all the drugs, testing, and disease related surgery" would be rendered obsolete. Moreover, the large hospitals, pharmaceutical industrialists, and insurance companies would certainly have to deal with a fair number of unprecedented economic problems. They claim that this is the future that the world now faces, and that there are many who are trying to protect against it:
This is precisely the situation that exists, and the cure has indeed been around for ages. It has been independently reported effective against virtually every disease at one time or another, in thousands of public-domain medical articles, which had never been collected or correlated until recently. And it is so simple and basic that concealing it from physicians and the general public has required a tremendous smoke screen of artificial complications, and user hostile treatments.
As Dr. Terry McGrath says, "there's simply no economic incentive, since it's an unpatentable" process and provides for no real financial gain"

Thanks for Reading. Stay in touch for my next article on DSMO- As mentioned in this post.

Ashley

Sources:

•   http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ciencia/ciencia_industryhealthiermedica198.htm
• http://www.oxytherapy.com/oxyfiles/oxy00009.html
• http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psychology/health_psychology/oxygen.htm
• http://www.oxytherapy.com/hbo-faq.html
• http://www.oxytherapy.com/oxyfiles/oxy00009.html
• http://www.oxytherapy.com/h2o2-faq2.html
• http://www.oxytherapy.com/h2o2-faq2.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide
• http://wakeup-world.com/2012/07/09/27-amazing-benefits-and-uses-for-hydrogen-peroxide/
• http://wakeup-world.com/2012/07/09/27-amazing-benefits-and-uses-for-hydrogen-peroxide/

Apple Cider Vinegar: Why this is so good for you!

I can not begin to count how many times in the last month I have told someone to use apple cider vinegar (ACV), whether it's for bug bites or flu like symptoms I have generally received the same response if any and that's "thanks Ash". Well don't thank me, just take a shot of it and move on I am not the one who is sick or suffering.
 
Being 8 months pregnant at the moment my patience is wearing thin with those people who just want to whine and complain but not do anything to fix it. SO, I have decided to lay out why using ACV is so useful. Should you choose to use it great, if not that's fine too just don't complain when you have a cheap option that doesn't require a frustrating trip to the doctors or the hefty tab that comes along with that trip.

Ok, So I could just post a list of all the wonderful uses  for  ACV like getting rid of fruit flies, however I the Average Joe is not going to understand WHY ACV works the way that it does until we have a small chemistry lesson.  So let me lay this out for you.

The physical and chemical properties of vinegar reflect the fact that vinegar is mainly a dilute aqueous solution of acetic acid.

This acid liquid which we call vinegar, is the product of two biochemical processes:

1.   Alcoholic fermentation, which converts natural sugars into alcohol.

2.   Acid fermentation in which acetobacter, microorganisms present in the air we breathe, converts the alcohol into acid.

And it is this acid, which imparts the sour taste to vinegar along with its cleaning and antiseptic or germ killing properties.

Properties of Vinegar - pH of Vinegar

The term "pH" is derived from "potential hydrogen" and refers to the amount of hydrogen ions present in solution.
Mathematically, pH is equal to the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter, so if the pH of a solution decreases by 1 pH unit then its hydrogen ion concentration increases by ten times.
Pure water has a pH of 7 and is neutral whereas anything with a pH less than 7 is acidic and anything with a pH greater than 7 is basic.

The pH of vinegar depends upon how much acid is present, but most commercial distilled white vinegars contain 5% acetic acid and have a pH of about 2.4.
To put that in perspective, the following table compares the pH of regular white vinegar to some other common solutions:

 



Now how does that correlate to what I am telling you? To recap what I just wrote and what I learned in high school chemistry, acids had low numbers, alkalines had high numbers, and a pH of 7.0 was neutral.

Bacteria live at various levels of pH, depending on the Bacteria. The bacteria which wreak havoc with humans, live in the same pH area that we do, from pH 5 to pH 9 (safe zone for humans), with pH 7.4 being the ideal for humans. But Bacteria can only live at one numeric level of pH, else they perish. Thus you may kill off dangerous bacteria by altering your pH. But do remember, when you are done altering your pH, to bring it back to a neutral level of pH when you are done.

 

Makes sense? So here's a quick and easy way to use ACV if your not brave like Matt and like to take straight shots of ACV.

 

To aid internal health make this:

• 2 Tbsp ACV
• 2 Tbsp Raw Honey/Raw Organic Maple Syrup
• 1 Cup Purified Water

(Drink 1-2x’s a day for two weeks on, two weeks off. Then maintain by drinking 3-4x’s a week thereafter. This is just what I recommend because I’m a believer in too much of anything isn’t usually the best).

1. Prevents flu and stomach illness
2. Dissolves kidney stones
3. Detoxifies the body of heavy metals and toxins
4. Regulates pH balance in the body
5. Helps relieve nausea
6. Helps relieve heart burn or chronic acid reflux
7. Helps relieve asthmatics
8. Helps relieve allergies
9. Helps relieve gout
10. Helps lower glucose levels in diabetics
11. Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
12. Helps relieve migraines
13. Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
14. Lowers blood pressure
15. Lowers cholesterol
16. Kills cancer cells or slow their growth
17. Reduces inflammation, relieve arthritis

To aid external health:
Mix 50/50 ACV and water
Appropriately apply with cotton ball, soak, or spray on affected area

18. Gets rid of buildup on scalp
19. Conditions hair and detangles
20. Gets rid of fingernail or toenail fungus
21. Works well to clear up fungal, bacterial, viral rashes
22. Soothes bug bites
23. Gets rid of warts (put ACV on cotton ball, cover with Band-Aid, leave on over night for 1 week)
24. Balances pH in vagina, relieves yeast infection (douche with 1 tsp of ACV mixed with 2 cups distilled water amd i always add 2 tbls of hydrogen peroxide too) Must rebalance good bacteria
25. Helps reduce/prevent acne (don’t get in eye)

 

 

 

 

So here's 15 good reasons to probably buy ACV in bulk.

 

In case you wanted to learn some more.

Colloidal Silver - Health Benefits

So I should probably preface this posting and all of my other postings that we as a household do not acknowledge modern medicine as an end all be all. We feel that the informational websites or TV shows that most people utilize for their quality information are financially fed institutes and will tell you tar is good for you if their paid the right dollar amount.

 We are very much what you would consider out of the box thinkers. Matt is incredibly inquisitive and therefore his research leads him down paths that I even stop and go, "really honey"? BUT none the less we always try out everything on ourselves before recommending it to anyone. Neither one of us have a medical degree, I went to school for Massage Therapy and Aromatherapy but that's about it. So it's important to know that you should always do your own research and understand that our philosophy is everything can be bad for you if taken out of reason/context.  But this blog has been set up for us to share our findings and give you an alternative fix for whatever the case may be on that day.

We literally have a huge Rubbermaid bin upstairs in our spare bedroom full of powders, and no not the illegal type; most of them were purchased through purebulk.com . Matt does a lot of amino acid based therapies, which I am sure we will touch base on them later.  I just felt like I should start at the beginning, cleansing your self. And I am a firm believer that you need to be balanced not only chemically in your body, but in your mind and your spirit to truly live a healthy life. But that's a different entry for another day.

Get to the point, okay Colloidal Silver (CS). Haven't heard of it?? Well let me give you a tad bit of history on this natural product.

"Hippocrates in his writings discussed the use of silver in wound care.^[65][66] At the beginning of the twentieth century surgeons routinely used silver sutures to reduce the risk of infection.^[65][67] In the early 20th century, physicians used silver-containing eye drops to treat ophthalmic problems,^[68] for various infections,^[69][70] and sometimes internally for diseases such as tropical sprue, epilepsy, gonorrhea, and the common cold.^[10][12][71] During World War I, soldiers used silver leaf to treat infected wounds.^[65][72]

Prior to the introduction of modern antibiotics, colloidal silver was used as a germicide and disinfectant.^[73] With the development of modern antibiotics in the 1940s, the use of silver as an antimicrobial agent diminished.^[44] ". - Wikipedia

  For many years there was a law that required hospitals to use a silver solution in the eyes of newborn babies to insure that they would not go blind if the mother happened to have gonorrhea. The silver solution used was very black and ugly but you could make no mistake that the baby was treated because they would have the tell-tale black eyes for days. Since the solution was very inexpensive and absolutely effective against nearly all pathogens the pharmaceutical companies could make no money. They lobbied for and were successful in substituting their narrow band antibiotics. The "antiquated" silver solutions were quietly shelved in favor of modern narrow band or selective antibiotics. Now the doctor would prescribe an antibiotic designed to kill a specific microbe. If it didn't work or you got another type of microbe then he would prescribe another antibiotic. Since there was no money to be made from the inexpensive colloidal silver that killed virtually all of the pathogenic microbes, it was no longer considered by the pharmaceutical companies, no longer taught in the medical schools and no longer available through standard medical supply sources, which is probably why you haven't heard of it. CS was also used in sterilization of hospitals for many years because of its unbiased and unwavering ability to kill bacteria and viruses. 


Since then  CS has become even more efficient and less in the way of possible health concerns with ability to reduce particles to nanoparticles. Making claims by the FDA marking CS as unsafe outdated, but you wouldn't know this by looking at WebMD.com. Since then there have been  two clinical trials utilizing CS to treat cancer which have showed positive results. You can read about them here.  1980 Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D. generated very minuscule amounts of silver into a cancer cell culture, using tiny positive micro-amp currents of electricity.He was able to cause the cancer cells to dedifferentiate and revert to stem cells, which could then renew themselves through mitotic cell division and re-differentiate into healthy specialized cell types.

In other words, if new heart cells were needed, they became heart cells. If new prostate cells were needed, they became prostate cells. And so on.

So What do you use this controversial product for.... I think the more important question is why don't you have this stocked in your house?

Applications include oral, topical, by injection, as a nasal, ear, or eye drop, or as a spray for other sensitive tissues. Since it kills all disease causing bacteria, fungi, and virus within six minutes of contact but generally leaves unharmed the "friendly" bacteria, many people take it internally every day as a boost for their immune system. It does not sting, burn, or otherwise hurt even the most sensitive areas . . . even a babies' eyes. I do recommend taking a pro biotic if you plan on ingesting this, as your stomach is filled with bacteria and this may cause you to feel sick with out balancing good bacteria; some people are just more sensitive than others. Some people have mentioned- myself included have reported feeling worse before you get better, like when I use for a stuffy nose, usually that night is worse but the next day it's gone, but not everyone is that way.

Apply directly to cuts, scrapes, or open sores. Put a few drops on a band-aid and wear over warts. Dab directly on eczema or itchy areas, or acne, mosquito bites, or any skin problem
 It can be used vaginally, anally, or even atomized and inhaled. We will gargle it with sea salt and some warm distilled water when we have a sore throat. We also use it in our Netti pot with warm distilled water to get rid of sinus problems. If our son is sick or coming down with something, we will mix distilled water, hydrogen peroxide (Blog post on it's benefits coming soon), and silver in our cool mist humidifier and let it run over night; his colds never make it farther than the first day. Note: BOTH the silver and the hydrogen peroxide are necessary for an effective treatment. 

 
Listed below are some of the organisms colloidal silver kills in less than sixty seconds.

Anthrax · Athletes' foot · B. Cell Dysentery · Tuberculosis · Boils · Cerebro-spinal Meningitis · Colitis · Cystitis · Dermatitis · Diplococcus Diphtheria · Gonorrhea · Impetigo · Influenza Pneumococci · Ringworm · Sepsis · Shingles · Sprue · Staphylococci · Streptococci · Warts · Whooping cough.

Do you have an antibiotic in your home emergency preparedness kit? How about a way to purify contaminated water?  Water is purified by adding one half teaspoon per gallon, shake well, wait six minutes, shake again, wait six minutes and drink. No home emergency preparedness kit would be complete without a method of making water safe to drink. This purified water makes a great digestive aid because it eliminates fermentation. It is the ideal food preservative too, An example of using it to help preserve food is to put about 1/4 teaspoon in a quart when canning.

While a person can overdose on virtually anything, the chances of overdosing on colloidal silver is about the same as overdosing on water. (If you drink too much you may pop and if you swim in it you may drown.) But be aware like most things you get what you pay for. It is important to know what you are buying, making sure you are getting good quality CS makes a world of difference. I recommend these guys. However you can pick it up at your local supplement store or on Amazon.

Anyways, give it a whirl next time you are feeling sick and don't feel like paying that co-pay, head over to your local super supplements or tap in to your stock if you have any.

Thoughts?