#718 Additives – Hidden Health Risks

The Staying Young Show   Show Title: "Additives – Hidden Health Risks" Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman Guest: None Segment 1 Today's show is all about additives and the hidden health risks you may not be aware of. MSG - Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid (naturally occurring) Symptoms: Headache Flushing Sweating Facial pressure or tightness Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations) Chest pain Nausea Weakness FDA has it listed as "generally recognized as safe" but requires it to be listed under ingredients   THAT MUSIC MEANS IT'S TIME FOR DOC SHOC. A TIME WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING SHOCKING IN THE NEWS OR WE'RE SHOCKED IT MADE THE NEWS. Living on a farm may just keep you healthy. A University of Zurich study shows that a sialic acid found in farm animals protects against inflammation of lung tissue. About 30% of children have some sort of allergy or asthma. This does not include children who live on farms, who have little to no problem with allergies and asthma. When we pet farm animals like cows or drink fresh milk from the diary, our bodies receive an extra layer of protection. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170706072101.htm TAKE THE SURVEY!!!! Stay Young America.com Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia. When we come back, more on food additives and how you can protect your health from these often hidden dangers. Segment 2 IMMORTAL MINUTE – "This Immortal Minute is brought to you by Solis Mammography "Exceptional Service with Exceptionally Accurate Results" Food Colorings: Food dyes now come from an unrefined fuel source — petroleum Red 40 and Yellow 5 and 6 contain the chemical benzene (mounting evidence that it is a carcinogen) Benzene is banned in most of the world, but American food companies often use Red 40 and Yellow 5 and 6 "There's no good reason not to ban Red 3, something then-acting FDA commissioner Mark Novitch tried to do in 1984, saying the dye 'has clearly been shown to induce cancer' and was 'of greatest public health concern.' Walter and Judy – tell the story of yellow #5 and #6 and little Walter's reaction Sunset yellow (Yellow 6) and tartrazine (Yellow 5) behave like estrogen in the human body – possibly disrupting hormone balance by sending the wrong signals While the FDA has turned a blinds eye to food coloring and ADHD - An Australian study of 200 children found that 75% of parents noticed significant improvement in behavior and attention once dyes were eliminated from their child's diet. – UK has warning labels about behavior on food with coloring added Statistic: 15 million pounds of food dye used in the U.S. per year (5 times more than in 1955) Commonly found in food dies – lead, mercury and arsenic Lead - exposure has been linked to developmental delays, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid disorders, and reduced fertility. Mercury – Can cause brain damage to an unborn child, other symptoms include fever, insomnia, mood swings and tremors. Arsenic – poor attention and memory issues Tease 20 sec. – TAKE THE SURVEY!!!!   www.stayyoungamerica.com SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY, Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia coming up - Coming up – Additives in Make-up – what you need to know Segment 3 Today's show is all about additives that are often hidden, but can cause a big upset to your health Cosmetics: Parabens - used as preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in cosmetic products. Also possess estrogen-mimicking properties. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin. Some parabens have been identified in biopsy samples from breast tumors. Also found in: body washes, deodorants, shampoos and face wash. Artificial colors – metals and toxins absorbed through the skin Fragrances - associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system. Phthalates – Often referred to as the "secret ingredient" or "proprietary blend" – causes endocrine disruptors and have been linked to increased risk of breast cancer, early breast development in girls Formaldehyde – found in lots of body washes and shampoos. Cancer -nasal and nasopharyngeal. Can cause allergic skin reactions. May also be harmful to the immune system. Judy tease DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com Exit – 30 sec. Coming up – Medical Mania trivia. Your chance to check your medical knowledge. Segment 4 –   Tease DD 844-Well100 – If you're just tuning in, This whole hour has been about hidden additives that can wreck your health, if you're just tuning in, catch this and every episode on iTunes under Staying Young Show 2.0 or follow us on TWITTTER @StayYoungMedia  Medical Mania Trivia – 1.) Human smell vs dog smell. Can we smell 1/5th 1/20th or 1/100th of what they smell A. 1/20th 2.) True or false – we are paralyzed during REM sleep A. True 3.) True of False – someone with gum disease is more likely to have heart disease than someone with healthy gums A. True 4.) The brain consists of what percentage of white matter? 10% 60% 80% A. 60% of white matter and 40% of grey matter 5.) At what age do our neurons stop growing? A. Neurons continue to grow throughout human life Open discussion DEMENTIA DEFENDER -THIS DEMENTIA DEFENDER IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SMART NEW YOU AND DR. CHARLES POWELL. IF YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA AND YOU'RE READY TO DITCH YOUR C-PAP MACHINE CALL 214-524-6333. I have keys but no locks, space but no room. You can enter but you can't go outside. What am I? Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Radio Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! 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