Six Tribes of Bacteria Live in Your Inner Elbow

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CCurtis — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:34:14 GMT

Carol:

There is more proof of the evolution theory than there is for Cain and Abel. The only proof for the Garden of Eden is the Bible, which was compiled by MAN (see, I said compiled -- not written) with many edits and censors. Since you know the Bible so well, perhaps you can answer a question for me that no one (religious or otherwise) could. When Cain killed Abel and God expelled him from the Garden, who were all the people in the World that would be out to kill him (as he said to God that they would)? Where did they all come from if there was only Adam, Eve, and their family? Who populated the world?

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Carol Morrisey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:51:37 GMT

I am disturbed that everyone seems to assume humans evolved over billions of years, and that they know what man's diet was like to begin with and what it "evolved" into. God's record indicates that early man, who was probably more intelligent than most people now, and certainly healthier, as he lived for hundreds of years, ate only fruits and vegetables until after the flood, when God said meat was now an acceptable food. The first people were not "hunter-gatherers," they were farmers and shepherds (re Cain and Abel). We should not make assumptions about human history without evidence, and there is none for evolution!

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Julieanne — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:01:15 GMT

Ilboen

Third post on this subject - I must be keen! Re what organic farmers do to keep out weevils etc: they use something called diatomaceous earth. This is made from the skeletons of tiny marine organisms (diatoms) and punctures the cells of the pests so they dehydrate. I think it is used quite a lot in Australia, not only by organic farmers.

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llbowen — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:21:09 GMT

One reason to avoid whole grain, non-organic grains is how they are treated prior to sale. I lived on a farm for 8 years. When wheat was harvested, it was loaded into a grain bin. If you don't put pesticide in the bin, weevils will eat the grain up before you can take it to market. So as they loaded the grain into the bin, every now and then they would put a handful of SEVIN dust into the hopper. I asked them how they knew how much to put, and was told, just a handful every now and then. I have often wondered how organic farmers protect their grains after harvest. Weevils will attack their crops, too. Also, don't forget the rat offal that is also included. Rats have a knack for getting into anything you want to keep them out of. So, maybe it's not the grain itself, but all the junk that comes with it.

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Julieanne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:17:33 GMT

visioneer29

'All grains are acid-forming'. If you look at sprouting information, the claims are generally that sprouting reduces the acidity. As sprouting also has many other benefits, I now sprout the only grain I eat: brown rice. I also sprout buckwheat, chickpeas and sunflower seeds, but these are not grains.

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Julieanne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:11:29 GMT

linda-h

I read a really interesting article on probiotics two weeks ago in our local paper: 'Good guys of bacteria keep the doctor away'.You might find it at www.thewest.com.au (May 31). Basically, it said research was being done on a bacteria called Lactobacillus casei Shirota, and made all sorts of amazing claims for it.

When I Googled it - guess what? It is the strain of bacteria found in Yakult. It said: 'Once probiotics were consumed the good bacteria remained in the body for up to a week. Researchers were trying to find strains of bacteria which could colonise in the boy so that people did not have to keep replacing them". So not a big money-making exercise, just genuine research.

I rushed out and bought some Yakult, but only take it once a week, not everyday as they recommend. I hope you can find the article.

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Debrah — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:15:52 GMT

Dr M, do you really eat Natto? I remember back in my Macrobiotic days making it--and well---it is the most disgusting stuff I have ever had(slimy soybeans!). Though I had to change my diet as the macro diet is too grain and bean heavy and not enough animal food I do still follow many of the principles and I learned a great deal of useful info. One thing we did was to make what were called quick pickles which I still do--carrots, cucumbers, onions with sea salt and sometimes vinegar and allowed to set on counter in a glass jar with cheesecloth on top --which allows air but not insects and debris. We also learned to always soak grains and beans and the preferred method was to pressure cook. For those asking about grains--I agree that grains are an important part of our diet--like I said though I had to modify and reduce grains and increase animal food.

A question--what do you all do when you are not at home and all that is available is anti-biotic soap? I have been just rubbing vigorously with water and spraying my hands with my essential oil blend. I don't like to use them even for occasional use as they irritate my skin. I cannot believe even my chiropractor has it in her bathroom as she seems so supportive of healthy living in all other ways! It is so hard to avoid--why is it even allowed to be sold since we have such a problem with antibiotic resistance?

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anuraaga — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:12:36 GMT

Dr. Mercola, I appreciate much of your info, but am horrified the way you ALWAYS talk down grains. When you consider how much grain has been a staple for most of the native people around the world. To this day rice alone is a major food for many.

I am in my 60's I have been vegetarian for most of that time. I eat brown rice, quinova, spelt, kamut and I could not be much healthier. I have the blood pressure of a maraton runner. I have never had an operation nor taken any medicines nor seen a doctor in as many years and can run circles around most 20 year olds.

Maybe you should to do a bit more research on that one before you turn people off a great and nutritious food like whole grain.

Margrit

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Dorle — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:55:37 GMT

I was pleased to see samsara's comment regarding her childhood. We did not have running hot water daily but had to light the furnace in order to heat the water in the big boiler which hung from the ceiling in the bathroom. Water for dishes etc. had to be heated on the stove. Needless to say, we only had a full tub bath once a week - - if we had coal for the furnace. That was not the case in Germany for quite some time after the war. Instead, we had "sponge baths". I still do most days although I've had access to daily shower facilities for 50+ years now. I rarely have a cold or a headache, and I have not had any indications/intimations from people around me, that my hygiene is offensive to them.

And I agree with Alexis' sentiments (not her tone); in my house, everyone takes off their shoes when they enter.

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infinity — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:01:25 GMT

Hi there! This article on symbiotic bacteria in and on our bodies is very interesting. I can recommend for further reading a little book called The Lives of a Cell but I forget the author's name, an MD. It may or may ot be in print. It's worth searching for. It points out that way back when, some bacteria moved in with some cells (an aggregation of amoebae, I think) and found the situation provided a much higher survival rate, so they continued. Later as the amoebae developed into more organized organisms (?!), more bacteria moved in and the whole system flourished. So it went on, till we finally ended up with a body that is actualy an empire! It's a bunch of colonies of various types of cells (man, many, almost literally from A to lZ as named by scientists) each of which is a miniature factory, chugging along, surviving and flourishing, and in the process, providing the entire human body (and other animals too, of course) with all kinds of services, metabolism, catabolism, building and running an immune system. The book is written with a great sense of humor and is a most enjoyable read, though it doesn't stint on technical terminaology A good technical biology dictionary wd be a very good idea when reading this book. By the way, the medicos and their fellows (psychologists, psychiatrists, medical researchers, etc.) have so foucsed (in the West at least) on illness, that it seems as though the planet teems with infectious agents and we are constantly in dire straights to avoid being ill, let alone dying. Actually, about 15% of bacteria are inimical to human and other llfe, the other EIGHTY FIVE percent are not only beneficial, but essential in most cases to our survival. Enjoy the read! Gaye

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mamiepascuala — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:28:01 GMT

Alexis, your generalizations are not particularly appreciated. Sounds like you are a germaphobe as well.

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kellymo45 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:08:29 GMT

Grains/Bread was a biblical staple, therefore, doubtful that it is bad for you but one thing that is never mentioned is the difference between Heirloom grain and Hybridized grain (grain changed in the lab by well meaning scientists and agriculturalists in their attempt to make it pest, drought, and disease resistant). All Heirloom grain seeds, as designed by the Almighty, will volunteer (sprout). Grain seed that has been changed in the lab or hybridized almost NEVER has volunteer properties. They must be purchased every year($$$). The Amish have hoarded heirloom grain, because of their re-producing nature, for years as they expect the mark of the beast (revelations) to stop buying and selling. I expect heirloom grain will behave differently in our bodies and the effect is more alkaline than acid. I remember my grandpa, a Nebraska farmer, told me years ago that the wheat in his field was easily masticated before Texas A&M 'hybridized grain seed changed it to be almost unchewable without grinding it first. That would be a good study.

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bgsnana — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:21:51 GMT

I would be interested to hear Dr. Mercola comment on the use of yogurt and kefir in people who have been diagnosed casein intolerant. I have heard some say that the fermentation process "pre-digests" the lactose, enabling those who are lactose intolerant to eat it without ill effects. But for those of us who cannot digest the protein in milk, what can we do?

The bottom line reality is, unpasteurized sauerkraut is not going to fly in this household. I was relying on kefir and yogurt for my fermented food until this diagnosis so now I am at a loss.

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OnlyTruth — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:29:48 GMT

I just said, "Hello" to my "inner elbow"........