WHY I DON’T DRINK SOFT DRINKS (AND WISH YOU DIDN’T!)
There
has never been motivation until now for me to assemble in one place all of the
information I have accumulated through the years on the harmful effects of soft
drinks, especially cokes and those containing phosphoric acid. Here is a
partial list. (My prayer is that multitudes will be able to personally profit
from reading this compendium of facts.)
DISEASE FLOURISHES IN AN ACID pH – COLA-TYPE DRINKS
ARE VERY ACID
“All
kinds of soft drinks are very acidic, especially colas. In order to neutralize
a glass of cola, it takes 32 glasses of high pH alkaline water.”
(1) It is well known by the medical profession that disease
loves acid.
In
fact, a physician from Loma Linda University said in a speech that if we could
get our cells to maintain a normal pH (slightly alkaline), cancer could not
grow in our bodies”.
CERTAIN SOFT DRINKS AND CANCER MAY BE RELATED
Francisco
Contrares, M.D., of the Oasis of Hope Cancer Hospital said, “Cancer is
like
a plant cell; it can’t live in an oxygen-rich environment. Cola drinks make our
bodies poor in oxygen. Cancer is the second cause of death in America. The
average American is consuming
800
or more soft drinks annually. Be more responsible for your own life; doctors
have no responsibility for another’s health.” (2)
SOFT DRINKS OFFEND THE KIDNEYS
A
three year study of over 1,000 men with a history of kidney stones showed,
“There was a clearcut difference in the group’s experiences, with much less
renal colic in the men who had avoided
soft
drinks. Of those who continued to use soft drinks, there was also a big
difference in outcome depending upon the nature of the soft drink consumed.
Soft drinks acidified with phosphoric acid were the worst offenders. Colas of
all kinds, of course, are well known for their high phosphoric acid content”.
(3) COLA DRINKS PROVIDE ZERO NUTRIENTS
As
pointed out by Beatrice Hunter in her book, CONSUMER BEWARE (published in
1971).
“Nutritionally,
soft drinks are low in value. Their food energy comes solely from refined
sugar.
Every
element of nutritional importance, except calories, is zero. Soft drinks have
much in common with hard liquor, claimed the co-discoverer of insulin, Dr.
Charles Best. Cirrhosis of the liver has been found among teenagers who drink
large quantities of soft drinks, as well as among
chronic
alcoholics.”
(4) Can we live without a
functioning liver? (Hint: It is called a LIVE-r) No. And do doctors have a
cure for cirrhosis of the liver? Not really!
CAFFEINE IS ADDICTIVE; COKES PROVIDE IT
Soft
drinks, including the cola and pepper-type drinks that have caffeine in them,
are the number one beverage of Americans today, with coffee second. Caffeine is
a drug and it acts as a stimulant
to
the central nervous system. “In the amounts presently being consumed, it can
cause insomnia,nervousness, irritability, anxiety and disturbances in the heart
rate and rhythm. Cola and peppertype drinks account for 80-90 percent of the
caffeine added to foods today. Its long term effects
on
people are not clearly known.”(5)
BIRTH DEFECTS ARE A POSSIBILITY
Here
is advice on caffeine from the FDA. “In making the public announcement in
September of caffeine’s possible dangers to unborn children, FDA Commissioner
Dr. Jere E. Goyan urged prudence by pregnant women in the use of caffeine
products. Goyan’s words to mothers-to-be: So while further evidence is being
gathered on the possible relationship between caffeine and birth defects, a
prudent and protective mother-to-be will want to put caffeine on her list of
unnecessary substances which she should avoid. The old saying that a pregnant
woman is ‘eating for two’ has
a
special meaning in regard to caffeine. “The Commissioner also noted that
studies to date support the wisdom passed down from generation to generation
that caffeine is not for pregnant women or children. ‘We hope someday to have
better scientific assessments’, Goyan said, ‘but for now adhering to the
guidance of our parents seems to be the most prudent course. “Noting that
caffeine is also a stimulant and has a definite drug effect, Goyan said that,
as a general rule, pregnant women should avoid all substances that have
drug-like effects.” (6) ANOTHER
PROBLEM: CARAMEL COLORING
“Cola
drinks contain caramel coloring, which, according to some researchers, has
genetic effects and is a cancer-causing suspect. Polyethylene glycol is used as
an ingredient sometimes. Glycol is used as anti-freeze in automobiles and as an
oil solvent.”
(7) Perhaps you have
noticed that pouring cola drinks on your windshield in a snow or ice storm will
keep the windshield from freezing over with ice. Or that an easy way to clean
your car's battery cables is to just pour a cola drink over the connections.
BUBBLES AND FIZZ – NOT INNOCENT
“The
bubbles and fizz in soft drinks can potently burn human insides; this is caused
by the phosphoric acid and carbon dioxide. The phosphorus in the acid upsets
the body’s calcium-phosphorus ratio and dissolves calcium out of the bones.
This can eventually result in osteoporosis, a weakening of the skeletal
structure, which can make one susceptible to broken bones. Also, the
phosphorous fights with the hydrochloric acid in human stomachs and renders it
ineffective. This promotes indigestion, bloating and gassiness in many
individuals. Carbon dioxide is a waste product exhaled by humans, but they ingest
it when they drink cola drinks.”
(8) SUGAR – SUGAR –
SUGAR: A WHITE DECEIVER
Soft
drinks use predominately three types of sweeteners – saccharin or aspartame in
the diet type and sugar, cane syrup or corn syrup in the regular drinks. These
substances enhance taste appeal
and
come touted as “refreshing” and “high energy”. The truth is that saccharin has
been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals and NutraSweet and Equal are
linked to convulsions, depression, insomnia, irritability, weakness, dizziness,
migraine headaches, mood changes and
mental
retardation. (Which of these, I ask, is something you really want in your
life?)
ALLERGIES:
WITH OR WITHOUT HIVES
Dr.
George M. Halpern, Division of Allergy at the University Of California Davis
School Of Medicine says that diet soft drinks may cause allergies. “The
potential problem may be due to
toxicity
because of the increase in consumption of diet drinks. Acute or chronic hives
may be symptoms caused by this low-calorie, artificial sweetener.” (9) MALFORMED FETUSES IN
MICE A REALITY
Another
study that caught my attention was done in Japan, by Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara and
published under the title, “The Effects of Foods on the Bones of Mice”. The
experiments involved sustaining mice with feed containing calcium and
phosphoric acid in varying ratios.
When
the amount of phosphoric acid was increased beyond a certain limit, bone
malformation occurred in the mice. Further increase of phosphoric acid in the
food of pregnant mice yielded 40 malformed fetuses out of 100. The meaning of
these results is self-evident. Too much phosphoric acid can cause birth
defects”. (10) Does
it happen in humans? Why take a chance!
HOW TO DISSOVE YOUR TEETH
“Nor
am I alone in this conclusion, “Hagiwara said.” A government warning was once
issued the manufacturer of a certain world-famous refreshing soft drink for its
suspected effect on the bones
of
children because of the large amount of phosphoric acid contained in it.”
(11) Pour coke over an extracted
baby tooth or a 10-penny nail and see it totally dissolve in a few days! “Dr.
Clive McCay, working at the Naval Research Institute, placed extracted human
teeth in cola drinks. Within two days, the teeth became very soft, and the
enamel surface lost much of its calcium. Rats, well fed but given nothing to
drink except cola beverages, after six months had their molar teeth dissolved
down to the gum line. When Dr. McCay reported years ago the rat experiments
before the Delaney hearings on chemicals in foods, a lawmaker reminded him that
the soft drink industry represented huge economic investments. He suggested
that these alarming finds be soft-pedaled to avoid disrupting the industry and
the economy as a whole. Dr. McCay countered by stating that the health of the
nation’s children might be as important as the welfare
of
the soft-drink industry.”
(12) How do you feel about your children’s teeth being
damaged?
Long Life
"His
days shall be 120 years"
(Genesis 6:3)
My
People perish for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6)
"Long
Life" in a disease-freestate was in God's mind before He made us. His plan
for our health was near top priority on His list. After 6,000 years of
generations, we still haven't "got it!"
In
fact, "we are about to become extinct" according to one M.D. researcher in
nutrition. Obliteration is up ahead if we don't change. God provided exact
instructions of how to take care of our bodies, but "experts" tell
us:
The
instructions are "outdated"
Some
are even ridiculous
Man's
ideas on how to improve God's ideas are everywhere to be read and digested:
margarine instead of butter, drugs for cows to produce superior milk, new kinds
of sweeteners that destroy brain and nervous systems.
Hundreds,
if not thousands of new ideas for a good diet may be found in books. We can't
stay on these diets, but we are willing to try. Then we find out we're not
healthy after all.
Yet.
Scientists are constantly confirming the Bible as the source of food and
nutrition health.
In
America, 132,000 people have lived to age 100 or greater. Here is what they
believe were the factors that led to long life:
Ate
small amounts of food
Have
a strong belief in God
Worked
hard, kept busy, many were self-employed.
Active
interest in their own health –
good nutrition
Regular
exercise or physical labour
Kept
normal weight
8
to 9 hours of sleep
Ate
breakfast
Most
did not smoke
Alcohol
consumption was minimal or not consumed at all.
Facts for Diabetics to Consider
Obesity
is almost always a factor in diabetes
Historically,
diabetes usually comes to adults around 40 years of age.
Recently,
adult diabetes is found in young people in 45% of the cases
Juvenile
diabetes is caused by children drinking cow's milk
Modern
drugs and surgery offer no cure for diabetes because they do not treat the
cause.
Diabetes
in the US is big business - about $30 billion a year.
The
right diet both prevents and treats diabetes. (See below on how to kick-start
your nutrition using whole food products)
Countries
with high rates of diabetes have accepted either a high fat or high
carbohydrate (CHO) diet.
Research
has proven a high complex CHO diet with low fat causes deaths to drastically
decrease (20.4 to 2.9 per 100,000.)
THE
BOTTOM LINE:
High
complex CHO diets are linked to low death rates from diabetes
Lower
animal protein diets result in lower incidence of diabetes
Western-type
diets are strongly associated with diabetes
Among
Seventh Day Adventists, the vegetarians had about 50% less diabetes than
meat-eating members.
Whole
Grain-based diets result in low incidence of diabetes
High
fiber diets result in low incidence of diabetes
According
to Dr. Colin Campbell's book, the China Study, and corresponding to my own
experince in Nutrition Education:
Studies
have shown Type 1 diabetics were able to lower their insulin shots by 40% in 3
weeks by eating a veggie diet. Cholesterol levels dropped by 30%. That means
decreased likelihood of heart disease and stroke.
Type
2 diabetics fared even better. In a matter of weeks, 24 out of 25 patients were
able to discontinue their insulin intake.
Whole
plant based diet prevent diabetes
Animal
based diets result in high incidence of diabetes
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The Answer to Cancer
Cancer
can be turned on and off by nutritional manipulation despite strong genetic
predisposition.
Only
2 to 3% of all cancers are gene related
Breast
cancer can be lowered to near zero with certain lifestyle changes.
Lowering
fat-calorie intake to below 30% of total
calories and you lower cancer risk.
Fat
calories from plant based food sources (avocado, nuts, olive oil, etc.)
decrease cancer formation risk.
Lower blood cholesterol levels decrease cancer
risk. Only animal foods raise blood cholesterol levels.
Early
menstruation place women at higher risk for breast cancer. High animal food
intake causes early menstruation.
Higher
fiber intake was consistently associated with lower levels of cancer in many
body parts - especially the rectum and colon.
Antioxidant
"pills" do not lower cancer rates, but plant-based whole foods do!
Modern drugs have not been shown effective in treatment of most cancer
patients.
Higher
amounts of protein in the diet are directly related to greater
Death by Medicine ~ America's #3 Killer
Iatrogenic
Disease is defined as a disease that is caused by medical treatment. It is
currently listed as the 3rd leading cause of death in America, after Heart
Disease and Cancer, and before Accidental death!
16 Quotes About Drugs:
The
cause of most disease is in the poisonous drugs physicians superstitiously give
in order to effect a cure. (Charles E. Page, M.D.)
Medicines
are of subordinate importance because of their very nature they can only work
symptomatically. (Hans Kusche, MD)
If
all the medicine in the world were thrown into the sea, it would be bad for the
fish and good for humanity (O.W. Holms, Professor of Medicine, Harvard
University)
Drug
medications consist in employing, as remedies for disease, those things which
produce disease in well persons. Its materia medica is simply a lot of drugs or
chemicals or dye-stuffs; in a word, poisons. All are incompatible with vital
matter; all produce disease when brought in contact in any manner with the living;
all are poisons (R.T. Trail, M.D., in a 2-1/2 hour lecture to members of
Congress and the medical profession delievered at the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington DC)
Every
drug increases and complicates the patient's condition." Robert Henderson,
MD http://jahtruth.net/heal.htm
Drugs never cure disease. They merely hush the
voice of nature's protest, and pull down the danger signals she erects along
the pathway of transgression. Any poison taken into the system has to be
reckoned with later on even though it palliates present symptoms. Pain may
disappear, but the patient is left in a worse condition, though unconscious of
it at the time. (Daniel H. Kress, M.D.)
The
greatest part of all chronic disease is created by the suppression of acute
disease by drug poisoning. (Henry Lindlahr, M.D.)
Every
educated physician knows that most diseases are not appreciably helped by
medicine. (Richard C. Cabot, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital).
Medicine
is only palliative, for back of disease lies the cause, and this cause no drug
can reach. (Wier Mitchel, M.D.)
The person who takes medicine must recover twice, once
from the disease and once from the medicine. (William Osler, MD)
Medical
practice has neither philosophy nor common sense to recommend it. In sickness,
the body is already loaded with impurities. By taking drugs (medicines), more
impurities are added, thereby the case is further embarrassed and harder to
cure. (Elmer Lee, M.D., Past Vice-President, Academy of Medicine.
Our figures show approximately 4.5 million hospital
admissions annually due to the adverse reactions to drugs. Further, the average
hospital patient has as much as 30% chance, depending how long he is in, of
doubling his stay due to adverse drug reactions. (Milton Silverman, M.D.,
Professor of Pharmacology, University of California)
Why
would a patient swallow a poison because he is ill, or take that which would
make a well man sick." (L.F. Kebler, M.D.)
What
hope is there for medical science to ever become a true science when the entire
structure of medical knowledge is built around the idea that there is an entity
called Disease which can be expelled when the right drug is found? (John H.
Tilden, M.D.)
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