RICE POISONED BY ARSENIC
Data from the Food and Drug Administration has found arsenic levels in rice and rice products. And the FDA found another surprising source of arsenic: beer, which sometimes uses rice as an ingredient. New scientific studies add to the evidence that long-term dietary exposure to arsenic poses a health risk, although the FDA "found in the samples it evaluated were too low to cause any immediate or short-term adverse health effects".
Note that the FDA does not address the long term health effects of ingesting arsenic however arsenic is a powerful nerve and enzyme poison. It is associated with hundreds of symptoms, beginning with what may be called:
It can also cause blood disorders such as:
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S HAIR SAMPLE / ARSENIC
It was suggested that Napoleon Bonaparte was poisoned by arsenic. However new study, compared the arsenic levels in hair samples (yes! hair sample is the most accurate test used by scientists at all times) taken from Bonaparte at various stages in his life with levels in hairs from Napoleon's son (the King of Rome), Empress Josephine and 10 living persons and found that the level of arsenic in the hair samples from 200 years ago to be 100 times greater than the average level detected in samples from persons living today.
In other words, at the beginning of the 19th century, people evidently ingested arsenic that was present in the environment in quantities that are currently considered dangerous. Basically Bonaparte was slowly poisoned by arsenic and died at the age of 51.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ARSENIC POISONING FROM EATING RICE?
It is a mild arsenic toxicity. You may not notice many symptoms. However, symptoms can include fatigue, malaise, digestive upset or other rather vague symptoms. Arsenic toxicity will also delay or even stop mental development. For more details about arsenic toxicity, please read Arsenic on this website.
CAN ONE TASTE OR SMELL THE ARSENIC-CONTAMINATED RICE?
NO. One of the problems with arsenic poisoning is that arsenic is tasteless and odorless. So most people cannot tell if their rice is toxic. Unfortunately, most all rice is contaminated at this time.
WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE BEEN EATING A LOT OF RICE FOR YEARS?
The only way that we know of to remove arsenic deeply from the body is with a complete nutritional balancing program. This will remove arsenic in all cases, so far. It can take a year or more, however, so patience is necessary.
TO REDUCE THE ARSENIC IN YOUR RICE
To reduce the arsenic in your rice to the following steps.
Some culture eat rice at least once a day. We suggest for these people to try and look for other grain alternatives in order to keep your arsenic consumption to a bare minimum. Other grains you can try are:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Consumer Report.org
Arsenic in Rice: 11 Facts You Need to Know
Read more about arsenic poisoned here: Napoleon Bonaparte's Death/ Arsenic and Arsenic in Chicken Feed and The Trouble with Rice by the New York Times
Note that the FDA does not address the long term health effects of ingesting arsenic however arsenic is a powerful nerve and enzyme poison. It is associated with hundreds of symptoms, beginning with what may be called:
- malaise
- fatigue
- vague aches and pains
- weakness, dizziness and
- many neurological symptoms.
It can also cause blood disorders such as:
- anemias
- blood sugar disorders,
- and is implicated in several forms of cancer.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S HAIR SAMPLE / ARSENIC
It was suggested that Napoleon Bonaparte was poisoned by arsenic. However new study, compared the arsenic levels in hair samples (yes! hair sample is the most accurate test used by scientists at all times) taken from Bonaparte at various stages in his life with levels in hairs from Napoleon's son (the King of Rome), Empress Josephine and 10 living persons and found that the level of arsenic in the hair samples from 200 years ago to be 100 times greater than the average level detected in samples from persons living today.
In other words, at the beginning of the 19th century, people evidently ingested arsenic that was present in the environment in quantities that are currently considered dangerous. Basically Bonaparte was slowly poisoned by arsenic and died at the age of 51.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ARSENIC POISONING FROM EATING RICE?
It is a mild arsenic toxicity. You may not notice many symptoms. However, symptoms can include fatigue, malaise, digestive upset or other rather vague symptoms. Arsenic toxicity will also delay or even stop mental development. For more details about arsenic toxicity, please read Arsenic on this website.
CAN ONE TASTE OR SMELL THE ARSENIC-CONTAMINATED RICE?
NO. One of the problems with arsenic poisoning is that arsenic is tasteless and odorless. So most people cannot tell if their rice is toxic. Unfortunately, most all rice is contaminated at this time.
WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE BEEN EATING A LOT OF RICE FOR YEARS?
The only way that we know of to remove arsenic deeply from the body is with a complete nutritional balancing program. This will remove arsenic in all cases, so far. It can take a year or more, however, so patience is necessary.
TO REDUCE THE ARSENIC IN YOUR RICE
To reduce the arsenic in your rice to the following steps.
- first give it a good rinse.
- Place the grains in a fine mesh strainer and pour water over them until it runs clear.
- Cook the rice in excess water, at a ratio of one cup of rice to six cups of water, and drain any extra leftover once the grains are tender.
Some culture eat rice at least once a day. We suggest for these people to try and look for other grain alternatives in order to keep your arsenic consumption to a bare minimum. Other grains you can try are:
- Quinoa
- Millet
- Blue corn chips
- Yellow corn (polenta)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Consumer Report.org
Arsenic in Rice: 11 Facts You Need to Know
Read more about arsenic poisoned here: Napoleon Bonaparte's Death/ Arsenic and Arsenic in Chicken Feed and The Trouble with Rice by the New York Times
By Josephine Holistic Health Consultant © October 2014
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Disclaimer and Disclosure. Nutritional balancing is not a means of diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure for any disease or condition, mental or physical. Instead, it is a means of improving energy and reducing stress by balancing, strengthening and restoring the body chemistry. When this is done, many health conditions improve by themselves.
Disclaimer and Disclosure. Nutritional balancing is not a means of diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure for any disease or condition, mental or physical. Instead, it is a means of improving energy and reducing stress by balancing, strengthening and restoring the body chemistry. When this is done, many health conditions improve by themselves.