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RADIAT ION EXPOSURE

RADIATION EXPOSUREIn today's environment, we worry not so much aboutnuclear war and fallout from atomic testing, bu t about radioactive pollution from nuclear reactors, plutonium disposal, and uranium mining. Cellular telephones, x-rays,nuclear medicine, computer monitors, television sets, smokedetectors, an d microwave ovens are among the commonitems that are sources of radiation exposure. Radiation isaround us all the time in both natural and artificially introduced forms. The su n is a natural source of radiation exposure, and so is radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gasthat is reported to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The human body itself is a sourceof some radiation.

Radioactive elements are made up of unstable atomsthat give off energy as the result of spontaneous decay oftheir nuclei. If the energy released by a radioactive elementis strong enough to dislodge electrons from other atomsor molecules in its path, it can damage or even kill livingtissue.

This type of radiation is called ionizing radiation. Evenif only one cell is exposed to radiation, the radiation candestroy, damage, or alter the makeup of that cell. The alteration of cell structure by radioactive particles can lead tothe development of cancer. If a cell's DNA is damaged, thiscan cause genetic mutations that can be passed down tooffspring.

The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) estimates that radiation exposure in theUnited States comes primarily from the following sources,in order: Radon: 55 percent. Other natural sources: 27 percent. Medical sources: 27 percent. Other man-made sources: 3 percent.

Radiation exposure is measured in units called rem. TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and theNCRI' estimate that the average American is exposed toabout 360 millirem (a millirem is equal to Ih,ooo rem) of radioactivity pe r year. Our bodies naturally produce about39 millirem of radiation per year. Flying across the UnitedStates exposes you to about 5 millirem of radiation (thehigh altitude eliminates some natural protection from thesun's rays). A dental x-ray exposes you to about 3 millirem;a chest x-ray, 20 to 50 millirem. Living in a home with asmoke detector increases exposure by under 1 millirem ayear.

The risk of dying from radiation-induced cancer increases by 8 percent for each exposure exceeding 10 rem (or10,000 millirem). The least amount of exposure it wouldtake to kill a person is 200 rem, bu t with aggressive treatment, people can survive 1,000 rem of exposure. Acute radiation sickness is induced by exposure to doses of 100 rem

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or more. This can be a consequence of some types oftreatment or events such as nuclear power plant

Radioactive elements are structurally similar tononradioactive counterparts, differing only in theof neutrons the atoms contain. This is wh y nutrition isportant in preventing or blocking damage from eXJ)OSUI1!!to radioactive elements. I f you do no t obtain LU.Ln.JeCl"lamounts of calcium, potass ium, and other minerals indiet, your body may absorb radioactive elements thatsimilar in structure to these nutrients. For example, ifdo not obtain enough calcium, your body will absorbdioactive strontium 90 (SR-90) or other elements thatsimilar in structure to calcium, if they are available.larly, if you obtain sufficient potassium from youryour body will be less likely to retain any raCllO'1CtlLve,cesium 137 it encounters, as this element is similarpotassium.

If the cells are able to obtain all nutrients they needyour diet, they will be less likely to absorb radioactivestitutes, which are then more likely to be discarded fromthe body.

The effects of radiation exposure can be acute,a single, relatively high-intensity exposure, or they candelayed or chronic. Acute reactions to radiation are extremely dangerous. They cause symptoms of listlessness"nausea, vomiting, weakness, and loss of coordination.leading to dehydration, convulsions, shock, and evendeath.

Fortunately, the amount and type of exposure thatcauses such serious reactions is extremely rare.Radiotherapy trea tment for cancer involves the adrni.nis

tration of fairly high doses of radiation specifically targetedat cancerous cells. The idea underlying this treatment is thatthe radiation kills the cancer, bu t healthy tissue, which isnot targeted, is only minimally affected. Not s u r p r i s i n ~ the major side effect of this type of treatment is radiationsickness, with the classic symptoms of nausea, vomiting..headache, weakness, loss of appetite, and hair loss.

Dental checkups today often include x-rays to locatecavities. Physicians take x-rays to determine whether abone is broken, to check cardiovascular an d respiratoryhealth, and to locate tumors an d areas of dysfunction.

Women are urged to have regular mammograms, OJ:breast x-rays, for early detection of breast cancer. Cancel'research indicates that a significant percentage of womenin the United States have inherited a gene, dubbed onco gene AC, that is sensitive to x-ray exposure. For thesewomen, even short periods of x-ray exposure can lead tothe development of cancer.

Fruits and vegetables-in fact, all f o o d s ~ o n t a i n s o ~ level of radioactive material. Milk is checked in some stateSfor the presence of strontium 90 (Sr-90), an element that ispresent as a result of aboveground nuclear testing (thoughaboveground testing is now banned in the United States).Sr-90 has a half-life of twenty-nine years.

There is nothing that can protect a person against ra


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dioactive substances such as radon except detection anderadication of the problem. But good nutrition and a goodsupplement program will provide support and protectionfor your immune system. It is advisable to bu y your fruit,vegetables, meat, and grains from sources that employ organic methods of farming to exclude further toxins fromyour diet.

Unless otherwise specified, the doses recommendedhere are for persons age eighteen and over. For chi ldren between twelve an d seventeen, use three-quarters the recommended dose; for children between six and twelve, useone-half the recommended dose; an d for children undersix, use one-quarter the recommended dose.

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ImportantCalcium 1,500 mg daily. To help prevent the bodyand from absorbing radioactivemagnesium 750 mg daily. materials.Coenzyme Q10 100 mg daily. Protects the body fromplus harmful radiation.Coenzyme A from As directed on labe\. Works with coenzyme Q10 toCoenzyme-A support the immune systemTechnologies and detoxify the bloodstream.Glutathione 500 mg each daily, on an To detoxify harmfulplus empty stomach. Take with substances and protectL-cysteine water or juice. Do not take against the harmful effectsand with milk. Take with of radiation.L-methionine 50 mg vitamin B6 and100 mg vitamin Cforbetter absorption.Kelp 1,000-1,500 mg daily. Protects against radiation.

Take kelp in tablet form or eatsea vegetables._rt.Garlic (Kyolic from 2capsules 3 times daily. Stimulates and protects theWakunaga) immune system.Grape seed extract As directed on labe\. Apowerful antioxidant.Oxy-5000 Forte from As directed on labe\. This antioxidant is high inAmerican Biologies superoxide disrnutase (SOD). a

powerful antioxidant.Pantothenic acid 200 mg before and after Protects against the(vitamin B5) x-ray exposure; 50 mg daily harmful effects ofthereafter. radiation.Selenium 200 mcg daily. If you are A free radical scavenger thatpregnant, do not exceed protects against cancer.40 mcg daily.

itamin C 5,000-20,000 mg daily in Apowerful free radicalwith divided doses. (See scavenger. Avitamin Cbioflavonoids ASCORBIC ACID FLUSH complex that contains 200 mgincluding in Part Three.) of rutin per capsule is best.rutin

Brewer's yeast As directed on labe/. Anatural source of pantothenic

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Lecithin granules 1 tbsp 3 times daily, Protects cell membranesor with meals. from radiation.capsules 1,200 mg 3 times daily,with meals.Vitamin A 25,000 IU daily. If you Protects and strengthenswith are pregnant, do not the immune system,mixed carotenoids exceed 10,000 IU daily. especially in combinationincluding with vitamin E.beta-caroteneVitamin Bcomplex 50 mg of each major Helps to protect against the

Bvitamin 3 times daily harmful effects of(amounts of individual radiation.vitamins in acomplexplus extra will vary).inositol 100 mg daily.Vitamin E 200 IUdaily. Protects and strengthens theimmune system, especially incombination with vitamin A.Use d-alpha-tocopherol form.Zinc 50-ao mg daily. Do not Helps to increase immunity.exceed atotal of 100 mg Use zinc gluconatedaily from all supplements. lozenges or OptiZinc for bestabsorption.

Herbso The herb chaparral helps protect against harmfulradiation.

Caution: Do not use this herb on a regular basis, and dono t take it daily for longer than one week. Long-term usemay be harmful to the liver.

Recommendations~ Include apples in the diet; they are a good source ofpectin, which binds with radioactive particles. Pectin is .also available in supplement form.o Eat buckwheat, which is high in rutin, a bioflavonoidthat protects against the effects of radia tion.o Consume avocados, lemons, and cold-pressed safflower an d olive oils. These supply essential fatty acids.:J Drink plenty of steam-distilled water.o If you use a cellular telephone, guard against possiblecontamination by purchasing an earpiece or phone guard.Use the phone only for short calls and only when needed.o No link between brain cancer and cell phone use andillness has yet been proved, bu t it makes sense to be cautious. The electromagnetic waves from a cell phone aresupposed to meet government guidelines, bu t this is uncharted territory. It is best to err on the side of caution.There are numerous products on the market that containan earpiece and attached microphone that allow you tokeep the telephone itself some distance from your body.

o If you use a computer and sit in front of a monitor allacid, as well as the other day, use a radiation/ glare filter screen. Monitors are muchBvitamins. better than they used to be, bu t it is wise to be cautious.661


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o Have your home tested for radon. This is a radioactivegas that occurs naturally in the soil in some places. It hasno smell. The biggest danger is from exposure to radon inside the home, where the gas can accumulate and escapedetection. People who smoke are at even greater risk fromthe damaging effects radon has on the lungs. Radon detection kits are available in most hardware stores and homecenters. They may also be available from your local department of health and some drugstores.o If there is even a chance you might be pregnant, do notlet your doctor or dentist do any x-ray testing. Women exposed to x-rays in the first three to five weeks of pregnancyare at a higher risk of having a miscarriage or delivering ababy with birth defects. Exposure between the eighth andfifteenth week can cause the baby to suffer brain damage.Childhood leukemia can occur if a fetus is exposed tox-rays during the first trimester of pregnancy.Considerationso As technology improves and more becomes knownabout how cancer cells work, the part that radiation therapy has to play in cancer treatment has been reduced. Radiation exposure is also more carefully monitored than itwas in the past.o A study conducted at the University of Medicine andDentistry of New Jersey in Newark showed that rats givenorange juice before exposure to low-level radiation (1 to 50rems) suffered two times less damage than rats given water before exposure.o See also WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM in Part Two.RARE DISORDERSJumping Frenchmen of Maine sounds like an uproarious,modern-day stage show or a new music group of somekind. But it is neither. It is actually the name of an unusualdisorder that causes an extreme startle reaction to unexpected noises or sights. Though little is known about jumping Frenchmen of Maine, the disorder and more than 6,000other rare, or "orphan," diseases are receiving increasingattention from government, patient groups, and the pharmaceutical industry.

In the United States, an orphan disease is defined as acondition that affects fewer than 200,000 people nationwide. This includes diseases as familiar as cystic fibrosis,Lou Gehrig's disease, and Tourette's syndrome, and asunfamiliar as hamburger disease, Job syndrome, andacromegaly (or gigantism). For some diseases, there arefewer than one hundred known cases. Collectively, however, rare disorders affect as many as 25 million Americans,according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), andthat makes these diseases-and finding treatments forthem-a serious public health concern.

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New rare diseases are discovered every year. Most areinherited and caused by alterations or genetic mutations(defects in genes). Genes are pieces of DNA, part of thecode that determines the traits and individual characteristics of all living things. Each human cell contains around30,000 genes. Besides influencing features such as eye andhair color, genes also can playa role in the development ofdiseases and in their transmission from paren t to child. Inaddition to those with genetic causes, there are some rarediseases that can be acquired as a result of environmentaland toxic conditions.

As disparate as rare diseases are, the people who havethem share many common frustrations. For example, forone-third of people with a rare disease, getting an accuratediagnosis can take one to five years. And people often areso isolated that they may never know anyone else with thesame disease. They often must travel long distances to visitthe few doctors knowledgeable about their illnesses, andthe costs involved with diagnosis, treatment, and otherrelated expenses can be exorbitant.

Many rare diseases or conditions can be difficult to diagnose and manage because in their early stages, thesymptoms may be absent or masked, misunderstood, orconfused with those of other diseases. One disease thatwas originally misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis (MS) ledto delayed and inappropriate treatment of the individual'strue problem-adrenomyeloneuropathy(AMN). AMN is amilder form of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), one of agroup of genetically determined progressive disorders,known collectively as leukodystrophies, which affect thebrain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This one caseraised a red flag for the individual's doctor when his patient mentioned that not only had his grandfather been diagnosed with MS-and in fact had died from it-but alsothat he had lost two brothers and several cousins to thesame disease.

Because MS is not hereditary, the doctor in this casesuspected that the disease that had befallen his patient'sfamily members, and now him, was not MS because of itsgenetic pattern of inheritance. An in-depth family historyrevealed that he and his brothers had had a 50 percentchance of having either ALD or AMN because their motherwas a carrier of the defective gene involved. Following hisdiagnosis of AMN, two more of his brothers died of thedisease.

ALD affects only 1 in about 15,500 people worldwide.This was enough, however, to form an organization, theUnited Leukodystrophy Foundation, a voluntary healthorganization. According to the United LeukodystrophyFoundation (ULF), the leukodystrophies are often misdiagnosed as MS because diagnosis of neurological conditionsrelies on subtle and circumstantial evidence, and even themost experienced clinicians may have difficulty distinguishing between the two.

For people with rare disorders there may be no cures,but treatments of the symptoms can help. Having the sup

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