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January 2010      edition 55
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in this issue
:: Are AIDS / HIV tests a hoax?
:: Number of UK Children Put on Obesity Drugs Soars 1500 Percent in Seven Years
:: Benefits of Beet Juice Exceed Expectations
:: As if we're not obese enough
:: How to Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally
Are AIDS / HIV tests a hoax?
Documentary footage features conversations with Drs. Niel Constantine and Robin Weiss
Thursday, January 07, 2010
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger


(NaturalNews) Brent Leung's myth-shattering AIDS documentary, House of Numbers continues to
roil conventional AIDS propagandists who cannot tolerate anyone questioning their "scientific" theories. (They're not exactly "scientific" if they can't stand up to a little questioning, are they?)

Adding to the searing-hot debate, Brent Leung has released exclusive interview footage to NaturalNews that calls into question conventional thinking about so-called "AIDS tests" (which don't accurately detect HIV infections in the first place).

Here's part of the exchange that takes place in this footage, in which Dr. Constantine tells filmmaker Brent Leung that the AIDS test he took is meaningless:

"I'm gonna ask you one last question that pertains to my HIV test that I took in Africa," Brent Leung says.

"And you want this on air?" asks Dr. Constantine.

Brent answers, "Yes. I tested negative. It's okay."

"Now what if I tell you that the test you took was lousy and doesn't mean a thing, does that make any difference for everybody to hear?" replies Dr. Constantine.

Also in this clip, Leung interviews Dr. Robin Weiss who reveals the diagnostic failure of the so-called "Western Blot" test, which remains the mainstay "AIDS test" to this day.

"I don't think the Western Blot is a useful diagnostic test, "says Dr. Weiss. "I don't think it's worth doing. Western Blots have been ... promoted into some sort of Holy Grail."

This exclusive, unedited footage was released to NaturalNews in response to accusations leveled against Brent Leung by both of these scientists who claimed their words were taken out of context. So Leung released this footage which contains the greater context of the conversation, demonstrating these scientists were not taken out of context when shorter cuts were used in the film.

Why AIDS propagandists cannot tolerate scientific questions
The conventional AIDS propagandists are predictably lashing out violently against Brent Leung's myth-shattering documentary. One critic, Jeanne Bergman, went so far as to accuse Leung of propagating "lies" about HIV even while she pressured ScienceDaily.com to retroactively change the headline of a story the website published in 2007. That story originally reported on a study in primates that showed a sudden loss of T cells is not a trigger for AIDS.

The original headline read, "Sudden Loss Of T Cells Is Not Trigger For AIDS, New Study Suggests". But after being pressured by Bergman, ScienceDaily changed the headline (nearly two years after the original publication date) to: "Progression Of SIV Infection In Monkeys Points To Differences Between Human And Simian Forms Of AIDS."

That's a fairly radical title change. It repositions the entire store and takes away credibility from anyone who had quoted the story as a piece of evidence dismantling conventional AIDS theories. That was the whole point of pressuring ScienceDaily to change their story, of course.

ScienceDaily even engaged in some fairly unusual back-pedaling with an editor's note that was added to the story: "The purpose of the story was NOT meant to suggest that the sudden loss of T cells is not the trigger of AIDS in humans, nor was there any intent to support the erroneous belief that HIV somehow does not cause AIDS. We regret any confusion that this may have caused."

Gee, wouldn't want to challenge conventional AIDS theories now, would we?

Answering the critics

In support of the House of Numbers documentary, The Perth Group has published a response to Jeanne Bergman, which you can read here: http://theperthgroup.com/HON/PGBerg...

They've also published a hard-hitting, point-by-point defense of the idea of questioning conventional AIDS theories. Just keep in mind that when you read this, you're not supposed to question anything told to you by conventional doctors and scientists. They already know everything, and the mere act of questioning their theories is blasphemous. So read this link at your own risk:
http://theperthgroup.com/HON/PGHONF...

The Perth Group, by the way, was founded by biophysicist Eleni Papadopulos-Eleopulos, emergency physician Valendar F. Turner and Professor of Pathology John Papadimitriou. The group has published scientific papers on AIDS and two of its members were invited contributors to the Presidential AIDS Advisory Panel.


According to The Perth Group, HIV / AIDS experts have NOT proven:
  1. The existence of a unique, exogenously acquired retrovirus, HIV.
  2. That "HIV" antibody tests are specific for "HIV" infection. (This is a blockbuster realization right here. It means all the so-called "AIDS tests" are basically quackery.)
  3. The HIV theory of AIDS, that is, that HIV causes acquired immune deficiency (destruction of T4 lymphocytes=AID) or that AID leads to the development of the clinical syndrome AIDS.
  4. That the "HIV genome" (RNA or DNA) originates in a unique, exogenously acquired infectious retroviral particle.
  5. That HIV/AIDS is infectious, either by blood, blood products or sexual intercourse.
  6. That mother-to-child transmission of a retrovirus HIV or its inhibition with AZT or nevirapine.
The group also believes that AZT (Big Pharma's key AIDS drug) cannot kill "HIV" and is so toxic that, in fact, it may actually cause some cases of AIDS.

AIDS propagandists are like global warming scientists

I've finally put the pieces together on this. It turns out that AIDS propagandists are just like some of the global warming scientists: They've already decided what's true and they viciously attack anyone who even dares to ask an intelligent question about the validity of their so-called science.

We saw this with the leaked emails of the global warming scientists: They were clearly conspiring to manipulate the data to support the outcome they had pre-decided to be "scientific". And yet that entire approach isn't scientific at all. It's dogmatic.

Many conventional AIDS scientists are just as dogmatic. It doesn't even matter whether they're right or wrong -- their unwillingness to even tolerate sensible questions obliterates any credibility they might have previously had. A credible scientist, you see, is happy to answer questions or even critics. Credible scientific study stands up to scrutiny. It can withstand scientific challenges and weather the storm.

But none of the conventional AIDS theories are allowed to be questioned at all. And why not? Because if an intelligent, evidence-based inquiry into conventional AIDS propaganda were to ever be conducted, the whole fraudulent system would collapse like, well, a house of cards. (Hence the name "House of Numbers" for the documentary.)

But that can't be allowed to take place. Much like we see with vaccines and cancer, too much money is riding on conventional AIDS mythology, and it's too late to change their story.

AIDS myths
So the myths about AIDS continue: That a simple blood test can tell you whether you have AIDS, that AIDS is caused by HIV, that HIV is transmitted through blood, that AIDS has no cure, and so on. These are all AIDS myths because they exist in the realm of conventional AIDS dogma that is utterly unwilling to field any questions or stand up to any scientific challenges whatsoever. The mere mention of any intent to question conventional AIDS mythology brands you as an "AIDS denier" -- a vicious, derogatory term thrown about like a linguistic hand grenade in an attempt to instantly halt any intelligent conversation about HIV and AIDS.

You either agree with the conventional AIDS propagandists, or you're a nut, it seems. There is no room for questioning anything. There's no tolerance for those who might think for themselves instead of just swallowing the conventional theories as if they were scientific fact.

But then again, we shouldn't expect anything more than that from conventional medicine, should we? This is an industry steeped in scientific fraud and routine quackery. It is a field of pseudo science that has become extremely proficient at rigging the data in order to fit whatever predetermined outcomes it wishes to support.

The AIDS industry is an outgrowth of this scientific quackery. Fictions about AIDS have given rise to an entire for-profit industry that depends on the continuation of the mythology to keep its cash registers ringing. That's why the attacks against Brent Leung are so vicious: He's the guy who has dared to stand up and say, "The AIDS emperor wears no clothes!"

For daring to point that out, Leung is branded an "AIDS Denier." It's the equivalent of calling him an "Emperor's wardrobe denier" while pretending the emperor is wearing magnificent flowing robes sewn with golden thread.

It all just makes me wonder: What's the point of having a scientific method if the scientists aren't going to follow it?

Watch the footage yourself here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL1y...

Check out this other exclusive footage from House of Numbers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQoN...

and here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsOl...
Number of UK Children Put on Obesity Drugs Soars 1500 Percent in Seven Years

The number of children in the United Kingdom taking prescription weight loss drugs increased by 15 times between 1999 and 2006, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University College London and published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

"This rise in the use of drugs is a real indictment on society," said Tam Fry of the National Obesity Forum. "It seems to me that we are ignoring measures to prevent our children becoming obese and then turning to drugs as a treatment of choice when they should be a last resort. That borders on criminal because it means that all the messages about healthy eating and exercise for reducing weight are just being tossed aside by [doctors]."

As many as 1,300 children under the age of 18 may now be taking the drugs, which are only approved for adults. Adult use exceeds one million.

The study also found that among children who took weight loss drugs, most stopped using them before experiencing any benefit.

"It's possible that the drugs are being given inappropriately, or that they have excessive side-effects that make young people discontinue their use," researcher Russell Viner said. "On the other hand, they could be expecting the drugs to deliver a miracle 'quick fix' and stop using them when sudden, rapid weight-loss does not occur."

Fry said that juvenile use of weight loss drugs will probably increase with the recent approval of Alli, an over-the-counter version of the weight loss drug Xenical, for sale in the United Kingdom. He blamed the childhood obesity crisis on excessive food intake, caused in part by poor regulation of the food industry, combined with a shortage of open spaces where children can exercise and play. Drugs, he said, will not solve the problem.

"It's the failure to regulate the energy in and the energy out," Fry said. "[Children] are failing to exercise enough to maintain the balance."

Sources for this story include: news.bbc.co.uk.
Benefits of Beet Juice Exceed Expectations

The health benefits of beet juice aren`t well known, but they are profound. Beet juice is best known as a blood purifier and blood builder that helps in the creation of red blood cells. Russian longevity researcher, Mikhail Tombak, Ph.D., tells us that beet juice improves blood structure and cures diseases of the circulatory system, large intestine, and digestive system. Tombak also shares that beet juice dissolves stones in the liver, kidneys and bladder. Not bad for a common item found in most grocery stores.

Researchers have found that a glass of beet juice each day beats high blood pressure - and according to the American Heart Association, one in three adults has high blood pressure. In the 1950`s, Dr. Ferenczi of Hungary had his cancer patients drink a quart of beet juice each day, which was effectively breaking down and eliminating tumors. Beets have been found to increase the body`s production of glutathione, which helps the body detoxify cancer-causing poisons.

Sherry Rogers, M.D. tells us that glutathione can grab onto hundreds of different kinds of environmental chemicals and pull them into the colon where they can be flushed down the toilet. However, if you`re depleted in glutathione this process won`t work for you. And that means many environmental chemicals will remain inside your body, causing what they so often cause: cancer and other health problems.

In studies, animals with chemically-induced high cholesterol were fed beet fiber. Compared to the control group, the beet fed animals experienced a total cholesterol drop of 30%, while their triglycerides dropped 40%. Essentially, the beets significantly dropped the animals` risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The animals` HDL (beneficial cholesterol) also increased significantly, offering protective benefits.

Beets have also been found to increase the number of CD8 cells in the colon, which are cancer-destroying cells. Colon cancer is the third most diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S. and the third leading type of cancer related death. Sounds like quite a few people could benefit from drinking some more beet juice.

Getting the Benefits of Beet Juice

Drinking the fresh juice of a beet or two each day is a wonderful preventative health measure, and it may help reverse many problems. For taste, beet juice can be mixed with carrot juice or apple juice.

If you`re into cleansing, you can also get the benefits of beet juice by adding a cup to a two quart cooled coffee enema. Coffee enemas are traditionally done to cleanse the liver, and by adding fresh beet juice, you`ll compound their effectiveness. The effects of doing coffee and beet juice enemas repeatedly are profound and for more for your buck, add in the juice of a couple of cloves of fresh garlic as well.

More:

Can We Live 150 Years?, Mikhail Tombak, Ph.D.
Detoxify or Die, Sherry Rogers, M.D.
http://www.wholeliving.com/article/...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...
http://www.marconews.com/news/2009/...
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?...
http://www.americanheart.org/presen...
http://www.naturalnews.com/027032_b...
http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Healt...
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As if we're not obese enough,
UK Authorities want to raise the daily calorie recommendations

The Times of London is reporting that recommended daily caloric intake levels in the UK could be increased by 16 percent. Britain's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has concluded that its current daily limits of 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 for men may be too low.

The study reevaluated the criteria utilized for assessing how many calories are burned off by physical activity and came to the conclusion that their prior standards were wrong. Nutrition experts made the determination that some adults may be safe consuming an extra 400 calories a day without gaining weight.

Confusion immediately set in among concerned health advocates who were quick to point out that roughly 60 percent of British adults are overweight due to unhealthy eating habits and inadequate exercise. That the agency would suggest increasing caloric intake when the National Health Service expends roughly 4.2 billion pounds, or $7 billion, a year dealing with obesity-related health problems was perceived as counterintuitive.

Conflicts of opinion about how to handle the findings are sure to be problematic. Some assume the Food Standards Agency will continue with the recommendations it has always given in order to remain consistent. After all, to suggest that what it had been promoting all these years is false would cause many people to be up in arms over the change.

National Obesity Forum spokesman Tam Fry urges caution over the notion that adults can safely pack on another 400 calories without worry. He urges people to think rationally and sensibly about their food choices and to evaluate what is best for them in their current condition of health.

The report failed to properly analyze what types of calories could be increased, making the faulty assumption that a calorie is a calorie no matter from what source it is derived. This skewed perception about healthy eating ignores the content of what is eaten.

The types of foods and fats consumed play a much larger role in obesity than do the number of calories consumed. Healthy oils like coconut, hemp, and olive oil are highly effective at helping people maintain proper weight levels. Whole foods eaten in moderation, even those naturally high in fat, also serve to maintain a healthy weight. Modified foods that are artificially low in fat or fat-free, such as nonfat milk, can actually contribute to weight gain.

There are multiple approaches to cutting excess weight and staying thin but the goal of any diet should be to incorporate as much whole, healthy, and natural food as possible.

Sources for this story include

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...
How to Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects thousands of people, who sometimes think they have stomach problems. It is often the result of stress; an ache in the lower abdomen may begin in the morning and worsen during the day, leaving the person feeling like her insides are being twisted. Irritable bowel syndrome is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Symptoms include bloating, cramping, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea and sometimes the pain can be debilitating. The condition is becoming more common as lifestyles are becoming more pressurized and stressful. Slowing down, dealing with stress and finding out about food sensitivities are some of the ways of dealing with IBS.

Stress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS seems to affect more women than men and begins before age 35 in 50% of cases. It may follow a bout of bacterial gastrointestinal infection. Sometimes, a sufferer may be unable to digest gluten which can lead to symptoms that are similar to IBS. Other causes can include overeating, eating too quickly, too much fat in the diet, artificial sweeteners, antidepressant medication and certain antibiotics that alter the balance of bacteria in the intestines.

Watch out for the following symptoms that may indicate IBS:

- abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of a year (not necessarily running consecutively)
- pain that is relieved by having a bowel movement
- irregular bowel movements
- constipation
- mucous in the stool
- bloating
- changes in the appearance of bowel movements.

Suggestions for Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

- By process of elimination, try to discover food sensitivities and stay away from these foods.
- Increase water intake, and make sure water is clean and pure.
- Gradually increase intake of foods rich in fiber such as wholegrain health bread, brown rice, oats and bran rich cereals.
- Raw, unpeeled fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of fiber.
- Some IBS sufferers find that steaming or cooking vegetables makes them softer and easier to digest.
- Stay away from carbonated drinks and fatty foods and limit dairy products.

Try gentle, stress-relieving exercises such as yoga, deep breathing exercises, swimming or walking. Stress and mind-body treatment options have proven successful in treating IBS. Consider going for a therapeutic massage or reflexology treatment to unwind and de-stress. Take the time to sit down and enjoy meals quietly; wolfing down food while on the go will not help an individual with IBS.

A course of pro-biotics may help to restore overall intestinal health, reduce bloating and normalize bowel movements. Probiotic supplements come in powders, liquids or capsules. Natural, unsweetened yogurt, kefir, miso or kombucha also contain helpful pro-biotics. If constipation is a problem, a fiber supplement may help.

http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/F...
http://www.healthstresswellness.com...
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