Deadly Foods We are Consuming

Human beings have the most varied diet in comparison to any other species on the planet, and over time our digestive system and stomach have become accustomed to a variety of foods that we wouldn’t have originally eaten. When we eat something we usually focus on the taste, smell or whether it is good for us. The last thing we think about is whether it is actually toxic. However, there are foods that we eat which are actually poisonous. Read on to find out which ones they are.

1. Rice

While there are many benefits to rice, especially brown rice, it really shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities as it contains arsenic which, in high levels, is extremely toxic. The odd rice bowl here or there won’t do you harm, but lots of it consistently isn’t good as high levels of arsenic have been linked to cancer.

2. Nuts

Some nuts such as almonds and cashews are a healthy snack and taste great. However, before they reach the supermarket shelves and our mouths, they are treated with heat and processed. This is essential, as the raw form of the nuts contain cyanide.

3.Pufferfish

For many this fish, also known as fugu, is a delicacy, yet eating its liver, intestines and skin is poisonous as they contain tetrodotoxin. The flesh is perfectly safe to eat, but eating the other parts can cause tingling sensations, paralysis and even death.

4. Chili

While many of us like a little chili-padi on our food to give it a bit of a kick, the compound which causes the heat, capsaicin, is toxic. It has been known to cause burning sensations, inflammation, irritated skin, stomach aches and, on the rare occasion, death.

5. Mushrooms

Mushrooms are certainly classed as a super food as they are nutritional powerhouses when it comes to all their goodness. However, there are some which are extremely toxic and can be deadly. It’s best not to pick and eat wild mushrooms unless you are 100 per cent sure that they are safe.

6. Potato

Potatoes, like rice, are a staple in many people’s diets and baked or boiled, they are very good for us. However, when they are left a little too long and have green patches or grown small roots, it’s best to avoid them. The green area is due to glycoalkaloid, which is poisonous. The leaves and roots are also toxic to humans.

7. Seeds and pips

While the most part of apples, cherries, and peaches, for example, are very good for us, their seeds and pips aren’t. Again, these contain cyanide and while you would have to eat large quantities of them to be significantly poisoned, if you chew on or swallow a high number you will get sick.

8. Oil

Now we don’t mean all oils here, just castor oil. However the castor oil that we buy has been treated and prepared so that it is edible and non-toxic. Still, the actual bean contains ricin that is particularly poisonous and consuming just one bean which hasn’t been carefully prepared will kill you.

9. Bread rolls

Many breads and rolls contain the ingredient potassium bromate which is carcinogenic. While most bromate turns to bromide and is harmless, those that remain in their original form are extremely bad for us and in studies have been known to cause tumors. Due to this it’s been banned in many countries.

10. UHT/ pasteurized milk

While it isn’t poisonous as such, the UHT stands for ‘ultra heat temperature’, and the milk has been heated to an extremely high temperature. This may sound harmless, but casein, the protein in it, changes form, making it impossible for the body to digest causing allergies, asthma, skin rashes and more. It also causes mucus to form in the lungs and intestines making it hard for nutrients to be absorbed.

11.

Absinthe

This alcohol is not only hallucinogenic, but contains Wormwood which is a poison when mixed wrongly or taken in too large doses. Many places have banned it and some bars that sell it will (or should) stamp a person’s hand so they can keep track of how many have been drunk. Usually only two are allowed, mainly due to its hallucinogenic affects.

Source: xinmsn lifestyle

About India Herbs

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India Herbs has been manufacturing and distributing Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements since 2001. With offices in the United States, India, and Singapore, our staff is well positioned to support customers worldwide in an unparalleled manner with:

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Founder

Sanju Goswami graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Architecture) in 1988. He served in the Army as a Combat Engineer Platoon Leader in Germany and as a Company Executive Officer during operations in the Gulf War. After military service, he spent 6 years building quantitative analysis and risk management systems on Wall Street for Kidder Peabody, Paine Webber, Summit Systems, Bankers Trust, and Societe Generale. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for technology, Sanju started Affluent Trade Management in 1998 to offer software development services to businesses in the United States.

Seeking a better life after years of stressful living, Sanju moved to Hawaii in 1999 to pursue a holistic lifestyle. During extended visits to India, he realized firsthand that the benefits of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation far outweigh the costly and ineffective Western approach to healthcare - prescription medication and surgery. After adopting lifestyle changes based on Ayurveda to achieve optimal health, Sanju started India Herbs in 2001 to promote the benefits of Ayurveda and offer safe, effective supplements formulated to address specific ailments and ensure long-term health.

Mission

We will satisfy the health needs of our customers through safe, well-researched, and effective Ayurveda based remedies using premier quality herbal extracts and sound manufacturing practices coupled with comprehensive holistic healthcare support.

Brand

The India Herbs logo is comprised of an Ashwagandha leaf which is considered one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system. Intricate veins presented on its surface represent nature's life force which herbs carry for mankind. The darker green of India Herbs on the lighter green of the leaf signifies the concentrated power of herbs harnessed by the potent extracts used in all India Herbs supplements.

Our Brand represents the execution of our mission: applying Ayurveda to harness nature's bounty to serve your health needs in a safe and effective manner.

Research & Development

India Herbs' proprietary formulations are based on extensive research of modern clinical studies and ancient Ayurvedic texts and consultations with our board of Ayurvedic doctors who have over 100 years of clinical experience in a diverse range of health issues.

To ensure product safety, the botanicals used in our supplements must be deemed safe for consumption by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in BOTH the United States and India. In addition, we only use herbal extracts from reputable suppliers - not raw herbs. Besides offering greater potency of active constituents, the processes used to produce extracts remove impurities found in raw plants. The quality of all extracts supplied to India Herbs is certified by SGS - the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company.

Once a preliminary formulation is determined, trial batches are produced for clinical trials. The formulation is streamlined based on results and the process is repeated until optimal results are achieved. The final formulation is then subject to approval by the India's FDA which considers Ayurvedic Medicine in the same context as Western Medicine.

Once approval is granted by India's FDA, production takes place in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) Certified Pharmaceutical facility. Packaging and labeling is completed in accordance with standards established by the FDA in the United States.

Quality Control

India Herbs supplements contain only herbal extracts. We DO NOT use any metals or gems (rasa shastra) in our formulations.

India Herbs requires microbiological and heavy metals testing and certificate of analysis for each herbal extract supplied to us. Upon completion of production, each batch of herbal supplements is analyzed at a SGS laboratory for adherence to microbiological standards established by the AHPA (American Herbal Products Association):

• Total aerobic microbial count 10^7
• Total combined yeast and molds 10^5
• Coliform 10^4
• E. Coli absent in 1 gm
• Salmonella absent in 10 gm

SGS also analyzes our products for adherence to heavy metals limits set by ANSI Standard 173:

• Arsenic content shall not exceed 0.01 milligrams per daily dose (mg/d)
• Cadmium content shall not exceed 0.006 mg/d
• Chromium content shall not exceed 0.02 mg/d
• Lead content shall not exceed 0.02 mg/d
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Certificates of Analysis for herbal extract ingredients and SGS Test Reports are available upon request for all of our herbal supplements.

Product Guarantee

Ayurvedic Medicine relies on the power of naturally occurring botanicals to bring about positive changes in the body without causing harmful side effects. The effects you experience will be more gradual than those produced by Western Medicine. The benefits you gain will be longer lasting and will address the source of disharmony in your body - not just symptoms.

Our research indicates that while Ayurvedic Medicine does produce positive results in the short term, it typically takes about 4 months for most benefits to be realized.

We invite you to try any of our herbal supplements for a period of 4 months (120 days) or more. If you are not satisfied with the benefits you experience after the 4 month trial, simply return the empty and unused bottles / boxes within 130 days from receiving your order (120 day trial + 10 days for return shipping). And we will refund you 110% of the product purchase price. No questions will be asked.

About Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Overview

Ayurvedic Medicine is also called Ayurveda. It is a system of medicine that originated in India several thousand years ago. The term Ayurveda combines two Sanskrit words: ayur, which means life, and veda, which means science or knowledge. Ayurveda means "the science of life."

Ayurveda is a whole medical system which integrates and balances the body, mind, and spirit (thus, it is considered "holistic"). This balance is necessary for contentment and good health. Ayurveda also proposes treatments for specific health problems. A primary aim of Ayurvedic medicine is to cleanse the body of substances that can cause disease. This helps re-establish the harmony and balance necessary for optimal health.

Ayurveda has long been the main system of health care in India. About 70 percent of India's population lives in rural areas; about two-thirds of rural people use Ayurveda and medicinal plants to meet their primary health care needs. In addition, most major cities have an Ayurvedic college and hospital. There are 587,536 registered traditional medical practitioners, 2,860 hospitals providing Ayurvedic treatment, and 22,100 dispensaries for traditional medicine in India. This allows over 500 million people in India to rely solely on Ayurveda today.

Ayurveda and variations of it have also been practiced for centuries in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. The professional practice of Ayurveda in the United States began to grow and became more visible in the late 20th century.

Professional Accreditation

Practitioners of Ayurveda have various types of training. Some are trained in the Western medical tradition (such as medical or nursing school) and then study Ayurveda. Others may have training in naturopathic medicine, a whole medical system, either before or after their Ayurvedic training. Many study in India, where there are more than 150 undergraduate and more than 30 postgraduate colleges for Ayurveda. This training can take up to 5 years.

Reliance on Herbs

According to World Health Organization report, over 80% of the world population relies on plant-based traditional medicine for their primary healthcare needs.

In Ayurveda, the distinction between food and medicine is not as clear as in Western medicine. Food and diet are important components of Ayurvedic practice, and so there is a heavy reliance on treatments based on herbs and plants, oils (such as sesame oil), common spices (such as turmeric), and other naturally occurring substances.

Currently, some 5,000 products are included in the "pharmacy" of Ayurvedic treatments. Historically, plant compounds have been grouped into categories according to their effects. For example, some compounds are thought to heal, promote vitality, or relieve pain. The compounds are described in many texts prepared through national medical agencies in India. The following are examples of commonly used herbs:

• The spice turmeric has been used for various diseases and conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and wound healing.

• An extract from the resin from a tropical shrub (Commiphora mukul, or guggul) has been used for a variety of illnesses. In recent years, there has been research interest in its use to lower cholesterol.

• The essential oil extracted from Holy Basil is used as counteract depression and mental stress.

India has 16 agro-climatic zones, 45,000 different plant species, and 15,000 medicinal plants. The Indian Systems of Medicine have identified 1,500 medicinal plants, of which 500 species are mostly used in the preparation of drugs. These medicinal plants contribute to 80% of the raw materials used in the preparation of Ayurvedic Medicine.

Regulatory Situation

Ayurveda and Yoga are recognized by the Government of India. The first step in granting this recognition was the creation of the Central Council of Indian Medicine Act of 1970. The main mandates of the Central Council are as follows:

• to standardize training by prescribing minimum standards of education in traditional medicine, although not all traditional practitioners and homeopaths need to be institutionally trained to practice;

• to advise the central Government in matters relating to recognition / withdrawal of medical qualifications in traditional medicine in India;

• to maintain the central register of Indian medicine, revise the register from time to time, prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette, and develop a code of ethics to be observed by practitioners of traditional medicine in India. All traditional medicine practitioners and homeopaths must be registered to practice.

The Indian Government seeks the active and positive use of traditional medicine in national health programmes, family welfare programmes, and primary health care.