Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 I am sending on this very informative newsletter to you all as there is something very important that I would like you all to read. If you dump the rest of the newsletter that is fine, but please read the item that I have enlarged the font on and if you get this in different colours is red and bold. I have deleted some of the newsletter but if you like what you see, and receive a copy every month in full. Marianne > MT NEWS MARCH 2003 > > > EGGSACTLY > BENETTON CHIPS > BP MONITOR > MTILA TRAINING DAY > DR MERCOLA > IN THE NEWS > SUBSCRIBE > > The Metabolic Typing Centre's new email address into your email address > books; > > <A HREF= " metabolictyping " >metabolictyping</A> > > ********************************************************************************\ ************************ > > Eggsactly > > > Farm Fresh - Do not be fooled by the name, these are " intensively produced " > or battery hen eggs > > Four Grain Eggs - Not necessarily free range, but fed on a diet without > animal protein medicine or yolk colours. > > Organic Eggs - Flocks fewer than 500, no beak clipping, 70%+ of the hens > diet must be organically produced (no animal protein, medicine, yolk > colouring) and hens must have continuous access to outdoors. > > Freedom Food Eggs - Beak clipping is permitted and so are antibiotics and > colouring in the diet. > > Free range eggs - Standards can be high or low. Hens must have continuous > access to the outdoors but there may be many 1000's of birds in a chicken > house so many hens may not make it outside. There are no standards to > ensure an additive/drug free diet and some flocks are subjected to extended > artificial light to produce more eggs. > > Barn Eggs - Hardly an improvement on battery hens, no access to outdoors > and overcrowding. Debeaking is normal and diet is the same as a battery > hen. > > ********************************************************************************\ ********************** > > Benetton Boycott > An American consumer privacy group has called for an immediate, worldwide > boycott of Benetton (NYSE:BNG) following disclosures that the company has > placed identification and tracking devices into its clothing products. > CASPIAN (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and > > Numbering) announced today that it will oppose Benetton's plans to place > Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips into clothing labels intended > for the consumer market. > > RFID chips function as tiny radio transmitters, allowing clothing to be > identified and tracked at a distance. According to a joint press release > yesterday by Benetton and chip manufacturer Philips Electronics, the > devices are " imperceptible to the wearer and remain in individual items of > clothing throughout their lifetime. " The chips have already begun appearing > in Benetton's " Sisley " clothing line. > > Benetton's announcement sparked an immediate firestorm of concern and > outrage among consumers, some of whom liken the technology to the film > " Minority Report, " where clothing tags were used to identify individuals > and target them for advertising. > > CASPIAN founder and director, Katherine Albrecht, a Harvard University > doctoral candidate and consumer privacy advocate, warns that Benetton's > chips could be used for more than just unwanted advertising. > > " Manufacturers of these chips are already promoting them as a way to track > individuals and inventory their belongings. It would be easy for Benetton > to link your name and credit card information to the serial number in your > sweater, in essence 'registering' that sweater to you, " she explained. > " Then any time you go near an RFID reader device, the sweater could beam > out your identity to anyone with access to the database -- all without your > knowledge or permission. " > > This scenario is not far-fetched, according to a 2001 INFORMATIONWEEK > article. There, RFID proponents predicted the creation of a seamless > network of millions of RFID receivers strategically placed around the globe > in airports, seaports, highways, distribution centers, warehouses, retail > stores, and consumers' homes. > > CASPIAN is cautioning consumers in all 120 countries where Benetton > products are sold to avoid purchasing Benetton clothing until the company > publicly renounces its involvement with RFID tracking technology. > > Albrecht said, " We would rather go naked than wear clothing tagged with spy > chips. " > > ============================== > > Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering (CASPIAN) is a > grass-roots consumer group fighting retail surveillance schemes since 1999. > With thousands of members around the world and in all 50 U.S. states, > CASPIAN seeks to educate consumers about marketing strategies that invade > their privacy and encourage privacy-conscious shopping habits across the > retail spectrum. > > For more information, visit CASPIAN's website at <A HREF= " http://www.nocards.org/ " >http://www.nocards.org</A> > > Katherine Albecht, CASPIAN Founder and Director: 888-353-5659 Mary > Starrett, CASPIAN Media Associate: 602-315-6193 > > ============================== > > For additional information, see: > > Phillips/Benetton press release: > > <A HREF= " http://biz./bw/030311/115697_1.htm " >http://biz./bw/03031\ 1/115697_1.htm</A> > > Forbes article illustrating remote inventorying of shoppers' clothing (As > reproduced on Alien Technology's website) <A HREF= " http://www.alientechnology.com/news/The_Internet_of_Things.htm " > > http://www.alientechnology.com/news/The_Internet_of_Things.htm</A> > > CASPIAN overview of privacy concerns associated with RFID technology: <A HREF= " http://www.nocards.org/AutoID/overview.shtml " > > http://www.nocards.org/AutoID/overview.shtml</A> > > ********************************************************************************\ ************************ > > Dr. Mercola > > <A HREF= " http://www.mercola.com/ " >http://www.mercola.com</A> is one of the most visited health sites on the > Internet. He recommends our Healthexcel metabolic typing diet programs and > regularly writes about MT in his free twice-weekly eHealthy News. click on > <A HREF= " http://www.mercola.com/ " >www.mercola.com</A>, enter your email address and click Subscribe. > > > ********************************************************************************\ ************************ > > > In The News - thanks to Ann for news articles > > 1.3.03 Most of the press report that McDonalds will sell fruit, to > counteract its unhealthy reputation. Some reported that McDonald's will > sell " healthy, no sugar " ROBINSON'S FRUIT SHOOT. Unfortunately, this drink > contains chemicals including ASPARTAME, which studies have shown can be > harmful to the brain. > > Guardian 1.3.03 " Contamination rules tightened after CJD scare " The NHS is > to strengthen rules to protect patients from possible CJD infection from > surgical instruments. Normal sterilisation does not kill the prion & the > instruments have to be removed from use if they have been used for an > operation which may have a CJD risk. > > D. Mail 4.4.03 " SKIN CREAMS WARNING " Ingredients in 100s of anti-ageing > creams could be causing wrinkles. Acids used in many skin care products > increase sensitivity to sunburn which can lead to ageing. At the centre of > concerns are AHAs, ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS. These are sometimes called fruit > acids which have become a staple ingredient of beauty creams & suntan > creams. AHAs peel away old skin but this exposes the new more sensitive > skin layer to the sun. USAs Food & Drug Administration suggests a warning > should appear on cosmetics containing AHAs. Only a few of the well-known > brands, such as Lancome do not have fruit acids. > > WHAT DOCTORS DON’T TELL YOU - E-NEWS BROADCAST No.25 - 06 Mar03 " Hepatitis > B vaccine caused severe arthritis " One reader, who we shall refer to as > Vera, has been fighting a battle with the health authorities as she’s > convinced a course of hepatitis B vaccines caused severe polyarthritis in > her foot. Her condition became so bad that she had to give up her work, and > is now registered disabled. Her GP and local MP are both backing her in her > fight for compensation, but the Department of Health is resisting her > claims. Arthritis is a recognized reaction to the vaccine, and yet the DoH, > and the manufacturer, are both denying this. The vaccination can also > trigger the kidney disease glomerulonephritis, which can cause pain and > swelling, similar to Vera’s symptoms. Vera’s experience is a very salutary > one, especially as the health authorities are now keen to administer the > jab to newborns. > > Epsom salts: The quest goes on The mysterious disappearance of Epsom salts > from our shelves has produced many responses from readers, some with hot > leads of suppliers. One nutritional therapist says that Boots can order the > salts, but it doesn't t currently keep them on its shelves. However, we’ve > heard that Boots may about to start selling 500g bags at £1.25 each. > Another reader has encountered a similar problem at Superdrug, although > they seem less keen to order it for you. One retailer who had bounteous > supplies is Claremont House Pharmacy, which has a store in Malvern, but we > don’t know if there are outlets in other parts of the country. Another > possibility is Countrywide Stores (formerly known as West Midlands Farmers > Supplies). We hope they are as countrywide as their name suggests. You > could go direct to a manufacturer or wholesaler. One is Thornton and Ross > in Huddersfield, who can supply 1.5kg bags for £3.22, or try Tolmarts > Products on 020 8903 5457, or Sigma Pharmaceuticals on 01923 444999. > > " SOMETHING IN THE WATER " (summary) Chlorine used to kill germs in water is > an industrial waste product. It destroys Lactobacillus acidophilus, the > good bacteria in the colon. Chlorine combines with organic impurities in > the water to make chloramines, or trihalomethanes (TMSs). The more organic > matter, the more THMs, which are cancer-causing. Chlorinated water destroys > and alters essential fatty acids, the building blocks of the brain & > central nervous system. Other by-products of chlorine & THMs are chloroform > & carbon tetrachloride. (Epidemiology, 1998; 9:134-40). Preliminary > evidence suggests that chlorinated water can damage arteries. Research led > by William F Enos autopsied 300 GI's who were killed in the Korean War. > Their average age was 22 & they were healthy when enlisted. Yet 77% of them > showed " gross evidence of arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries " . Some > of their arteries were partly or completely blocked. (JAMA, 1953; 152: > 1090-3) The water the soldiers had to drink in Korea was heavily > chlorinated. This also happened in Vietnam (JAMA, 1971; 216:1185-7). > Chlorination is associated with 9% of bladder cancer cases & 18% rectal > cancers (Am J Public Health, 1997; 87: 1168-76. Chlorination fails to > destroy a variety of water problems including parasites & bugs including > Cryptosporidium. There are many better, safer & cheaper alternatives such > as reverse osmosis, hydrogen peroxide & oxygen & ozone water treatments. By > Joseph Hattersley. > > Guardian 6.3.03 " JUNK FOOD DIET STILL SERVED UP AT SCHOOLS " Govt. > nutritional standards for school meals have failed to improve pupils' > diets. " Which " Magazine report that many children survive on crisps, chips & > chocolate bars. > > The Sun, 8.3.03 " WE KNOCKED DOWN PHONE MAST GIVING US ALL CANCER " By Grant > Rollings. (Large 2-page spread with photos.) Villagers have torn down a > mobile phone tower they believe is behind an explosion in cancers. They > felled the 150ft pylon after 6 people got cancer after antennas were > attached to it.. All 6 lived in just 5 neighbouring houses in tiny > Ballynahaye, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, known locally as Cancer Valley. There > are said to be 19 further cancer cases within 2 miles, including a > non-smoking husband & wife who both died of cancer in their 40s. The > husband had lung cancer & his doctor said he had never seen such rapid case > before. Residents also previously brought down a smaller mast which now has > 2 guards & is surrounded by metal fences. This is 1 of 20 such cancer > cluster sites identified by anti-mast protesters who met in London on 8 > March. Carnarvon Road, E. London, has been branded Cancer Street since 5 > people - 4 in neighbouring homes - got cancer. Crediton, Devon, Emma Cann, > 7 contracted leukaemia 3 years ago. 3 of her neighbours got cancer in the > same year. Wishaw, near Sutton Coldfield, W. Midlands. Cluster of cases in > the village including 5 breast cancers, 1 cervical cancer, 6 pre-cancerous > tumours, plus a host of other complaints including skin problems & > headaches. Chris Woollams, publisher of ICON, Integrated Cancer & Oncology > News said " We are extremely concerned that masts might be causing cancers, > particularly leukaemia in young children. " See: <A HREF= " http://www.iconmag.co.uk/ " >www.iconmag.co.uk</A> > > Thanks to Tina Bernstein for the following: Seven women have died after > inhaling a free perfume sample that was mailed to them. The product was > poisonous. If you receive free samples in the mail such as lotions, > perfumes, diapers etc. throw them away. Send this to your friends and > family members. > > Guardian 10.3.03 " BEEF & PORK PROTEINS FOUND IN IMPORTED CHICKEN " The UK is > still the dumping ground for 1000s tonnes of cheap chicken, adulterated > with beef, pork & water, according to the FSA. This is alarming for some > religious groups who do not eat beef & pork. The chicken is injected with > powdered meat. The FSA delayed issuing test results to avoid alarm amongs > ethnic populations! > > D. Mail 12.3.03 " OBESITY DEATHS " More people die in UK due to obesity than > anywhere else in Europe, a study revealed yesterday. 1 in 11 UK deaths is > now linked to excess fat - 50% more than in France.Study by Uni of Madrid's > School mf Medicine, published in the European Journal of Clinical > Nutrition. > > D. Mail 13.3.03 (2 page article " " ARE WE FACING AN AUTISM EPIDEMIC " MMR: > THE TRUTH " . .... " when cases of autistic children rocketed by around 270%, > the statistics were dismissed as fantasy. Now the evidence is growing too > strong to ignore. " - Melanie Phillips. > > D. Mail 20.3.03 " THE GREAT HRT MYTH " A study of 16,600 women, published > today in the " New England Journal of Medicine " , reports " HRT does not > improve women's quality of life " . Contrary to belief, it had no discernible > effect in boosting energy or beating depression. The vaunted " feel good " > benefit of HRT taken by a third of UK women aged 50-64 were found to be > largely in the mind. The study analysis was directed by Dr. Jennifer Hays > of Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. > > House of Commons 18.3.03 - Thanks to Jane of NPWA > > FOOD SUPPLEMENTS Answers to Written Questions from Consumers for Health > Choice > > Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research > has been commissioned by his Department into the costs and implications for > product characteristics of the reformulation of food supplements in those > cases where nutrient sources in use in the United Kingdom are not included > in the lists of permitted nutrients set out in the annexes to the food > supplements directive. [103003] Ms Blears: The Government have not > commissioned any research into the costs and implications for product > characteristics of reformulation of food supplements in those cases where > nutrient sources currently used are not on the list of permitted sources. > Information gathered by the Food Standards Agency in preparing the > Regulatory Impact Assessment for the draft Food Supplements (England) > Regulations 2003 provides estimates of the costs of reformulation up to > 3,000 per product. Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for > BRITAIN TOPS THE EUROPEAN LEAGUE FOR Health what assessment his Department > has made of the potential costs involved in the production of dossiers for > submission to the European Food Safety Authority in connection with > nutrients for which manufacturers are seeking inclusion in the lists of > permitted ingredients set out in the annexes to the Food Supplements > Directive. [103004] Ms Blears: The Government have not made its own > assessment of the potential costs involved in the production of dossiers > for submission to the European Food Safety Authority. Industry cost > estimates, provided to the Food Standards Agency during consultation, > suggest that they might be £80,000 to £250,000 per dossier where > significant safety data are not already available. Mr. Austin Mitchell: To > ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has > received from (a) individual companies, (b) trade organisations and © > consumer bodies about nutrients which are permitted for use in food > supplements in the United Kingdom, but which are omitted from the lists of > permitted nutrients set out in annexes 1 and 2 of the Food Supplements > Directive. [103005] Ms Blears: A number of individual companies, trade > organisations and lobby groups have recently suggested that the Government > should seek an amendment to the Food Supplements Directive to allow the > continued sale in the United Kingdom of safe and appropriately labelled > food supplements even if they lie outside the technical restrictions of the > Directive. During negotiations, the Government fought hard to secure the > provisions in Article 4 of the Directive, which enable member states to > allow the continued sale of products that do not comply with the > compositional requirements up to 31 December 2009, provided certain > criteria are met. The Government are taking advantage of these provisions > and have no plans to seek a further amendment to the Directive. > Negotiations were finished some time ago and it is not likely either that > the Commission would be willing to reopen them now or that there would be > support from a majority of other member states for such an amendment. Mr. > Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps > his Department and the Food Standards Agency intend to take to address > technical difficulties and financial costs associated with the production > of dossiers for consideration by the European Food Safety Authority in > relation to nutrients which are not included in the list of permitted > ingredients for use in food supplements set out in Schedules 2 and 3 of the > proposed Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003; [103007] (2) whether > his Department and the Food Standards Agency have made representations to > (a) the European Commission and (b) the EU Scientific Committee for Foods > in relation to the technical difficulties and financial costs associated > with the production of dossiers for consideration by the European Food > Safety Authority of nutrients which are not included in the list of > permitted ingredients for use in food supplements set out in Annexes 1 and > 2 of the Food Supplements Directive. [103006] Ms Blears: The Government are > not able to address the financial issues associated with the production of > safety dossiers for consideration by the European Food Safety Authority. > The Food Standards Agency has written to the European Commission with the > aim of facilitating a meeting between United Kingdom stakeholders and > representatives of the European Union Scientific Committee on Food to > discuss the technical content of such dossiers. Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask > the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the number > and value of food supplement products on the UK market which contain > nutrients omitted from Annexe1 of the Food Supplements Directive and for > which no nutrient sources are listed in Annexe 2 of the Directive. [103008] > Ms Blears: The Government have not made an assessment of the number of > products on the United Kingdom market which contain nutrients and nutrient > sources omitted from Annexes 1 and 2 of the Food Supplements Directive. In > the UK, the retail market for vitamins, minerals and other supplements was > valued at £335 million in 2000. Industry estimates suggest that up to 5 per > cent. of the market may be affected, indicating a value in the region of > £16.75 million. Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for > Health what nutrients are on the market in the United Kingdom as > ingredients in food supplements but are not listed in Schedules 2 and 3 of > the proposed Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003 recently published > by the Food Standards Agency; how long each of them have been on sale in > the UK; and whether representations are under preparation by manufacturers > for submission to the European Food Safety Authority for consideration as > possible additions to those annexes. [103009] Ms Blears: According to > information provided by industry, the nutrients boron, cobalt, nickel, > silicon, tin and vanadium are used as ingredients of food supplements > currently on the market in the United Kingdom and are not listed in > Schedules 2 and 3 of the draft Food Supplements(England) Regulations 2003 > issued for consultation in October 2002. The most recent information > received by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from industry indicates that > manufacturers are not preparing safety dossiers for any of these nutrients. > The FSA does not hold information on how long each of these nutrients has > been on the UK market as ingredients of food supplements. > > ********************************************************************************\ ***************************************** > > Send a balnk email to <A HREF= " metabolictyping " >metabolictyping</A> with " " or > " " in the subject line. > > News, views, menu suggestions (for your metabolic type), and any > questions/subjects for inclusion in this monthly newsletter are always > welcome. Please send via email to: <A HREF= " mtnews " >mtnews</A>. > > > > Good Health, > > Sheri > > Sheri Dixon D. N. Th. C.M.T.A > The Metabolic Typing Centre > For Healthexcel Information, Programs and Training in the U.K. > 18, Bollin Mews, > Prestbury, > Cheshire SK10 4DP > Tel: 01625 824887 > Fax: 0870 131 9155 (24 hrs) > Email: info > <A HREF= " http://www.metabolictyping.co.uk/ " >www.metabolictyping.co.uk</A> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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