Detoxing from Smoke Inhalation

What can we do to help to mitigate the toxic chemicals and radiation we are exposed to from the recent fires?

Smoke inhalation effects from the fires lasts 3 months after acute exposure!

Finding first-line of defense hasn’t been so easy. I have been talking with and interviewing scientists, herbalists, functional practitioners, non profit organizations, listening to experts on symposiums about this topic. I have gathered all the wisdom and organized it in steps that is easy to understand and practical to follow.

I found solutions to protect my family from exposure to the fire induced toxic chemicals that will keep on effecting us for months. Then there is particulate matters: ultra fine particles floating around (odorless and invisible) like a stealth bomber….traveling and effecting people hundreds of miles away and seeping into our soils and waters near and far. These particulate toxic matters/chemicals (that is odorless, colorless and tasteless) quietly continue to fill homes, apartments and businesses with carcinogens through air, water and food that may cause respiratory problems such as asthma, heart disease to other autoimmune disorders and even cancer.

What I realized was that not only do these local fires carry toxic chemicals in the air and settle on ground and waters, we are bombarded with toxic chemicals and fumes ALL the times from all sorts of different sources.

In a day and age where radioisotopes from nuclear weapons testing, routine releases from the nuclear, fracking and coal-fired power industries, and more recently, global fallout from Chernobyl and Fukushima and Santa Suzana Field Labs meltdowns, are increasingly accumulating in the environment, food chain, and our bodies, reducing radiotoxicity and/or enhancing detoxification mechanisms should be a universal concern. Add in the unavoidable onslaught of medical, cell phone and wifi technology, air travel associated radiation exposure, and you can virtually guarantee your body burden of radiation exposure is significant and represents a serious health risk.

Here are the types of contaminants that could be in your house especially after a fire:

Formaldehyde from paint, bookshelves, cabinets, beds, plastics, cosmetics, fabrics, pillows and drapes
VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, from paint, pesticides, building and hobby materials, cleaners and cabinetry
Lead from old paint (simply opening an old painted window can release it into your air)
Airborne bacteria and viruses from humans, pets, moist surfaces and ventilation systems
Flame-retardant chemicals from furniture, carpeting and mattresses
Fragrances and other chemicals from candles and cleaning and laundry supplies
Mold, mildew and other pollutants from faulty plumbing and leaky foundations and roofs
Dander and allergens from pets and other animals
Tobacco smoke, including second- and third-hand smoke
Compounds from cooking. Roasting or frying food creates organic compound byproducts and without proper ventilation, Korean researchers have found the concentration of these dust particles can reach levels 25 times higher than what’s considered “very unhealthy!”

Invest in your health. Protect your health. Our bodies are amazing healing machines. In order for it to do what is divinely designed to do, we must do 3 things:

Put out the fire (pun intended)
Stop the fuel that feeds the fire
Nourish the body to heal from the fires

The more proactive you are about taking the above steps, the faster the healing process.

Although there are a ton of “second line of defense” solutions (mostly in form of food) on the internet, it leaves one with lingering questions such as amount and duration for effectiveness.

And these chemicals effects all parts of our bodies: from organs to cellular level including disrupting the hormonal balance.

The reality of our situation is that if we wish to live life fully and healthfully, we need to practice detoxing ourselves on a regular basis: and in a safe and effective way.

I would like to share these tools and remedies with you. I have gathered all the wisdom and organized it in steps that is easy to understand and practical to follow.

For immediate help, you can book a FREE 15 minute session with me where I can help give you a mini plan to help relieve smoke inhalation symptoms.

Schedule a call to organize an educational presentation providing practical tools to protect lungs, thyroids and body against toxic. We can plan a talk that is personalized to meet the needs of your organization, church, community, school etc.

First Lines of Defense

AIR

Do NOT ignore the health dangers linked to toxic indoor air. Toxic chemicals from fire smoke along with the ‘off-gassing’ of paints, mattresses, carpets and other home/office building materials increase your risk of headaches, dementia, heart disease and cancer.

It is important for us to take action on removing toxic pollution where we can, and that is in our HOMES, OFFICES and wherever else we spend considerable time. Many pollutants are activated and exposed once burned, not to mention the massive amounts of carbon dioxide released during a fire! And all of these pollutants unfortunately wind up in our homes and smoke and smoke damage can be very insidious to get rid of.

Create space that give you pure clean air.

Here is what I found:

I knew I needed a system that could capture not just big particles but micro particles and would be cost efficient.
HEPA standard is considered the gold standard.
HEPA filters cost between $250-$300/unit
HEPA filters capture bigger particles AND
HEPA filters typically covers 250 square feet
One would have to purchase 10 of them to effectively cover 2600 square food space.

Because of my accounting background and being a systems person, it was important to find the most cost effective and efficient system that works in a way that is meaningful.

It is important for me to do it the right way so that I can invest in my future and my health and enjoy a good life.

I found the most cost effective and efficient system is tested and verified for efficient performance higher than HEPA standards which is is believed to be gold standard. It is a state of the art filtration system that beats air filtration standards set by the government (and followed by many other air purification companies), by a long shot. HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) is a standard for air filtration set by the U.S. government. While this is generally seen as an acceptable measurement for whether indoor air is good or bad, it is a starting point. After all, HEPA filters are not 100% effective for particles up to 0.3 micron – which the American Lung Association qualifies as “ultra fine particles” and can still be harmful. This technology is 40 times more efficient than HEPA, capturing 99.99% of pollutants at 0.007 micron (aka. super ultra fine).

Technology used by NASA and among cutting edge hospitals.

It is an FDA class II medical device.

The patented DFS technology used in these units will certainly help anyone that is having air quality issues from everyday life as well as the residual effects of a pervasive fire. The prefilter has a mixture of granulars (Carbon, Zeolite and Pottasium Permanganate) that are designed to absorb VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds), gases and odors. Our patented DFS technology allows our system to be the most efficient machine on the market at 99.99% at .007 micron. This allows the system to capture the ultrafine particles that have been proven to cause lung disease, COPD, and cardiovascular disease. The HEPA Filtration System at .3 microns allows very fine, often dangerous particles through that the 7 stage, which is not good.

Captures and traps 99.99% of ultrafine particles and microorganisms down to the size of 0.007 micron passing through the system (compared to HEPA standards which is .03 microns). See images below to see how capturing particle size matters.

Here is impact a particulate size has on one’s health

Do it the right way. Save yourself the time and agony of chasing after your health down the road. Cutting corners not only is NOT cost effective. It will cost in the form of your health.

Get the BEST indoor air purification system – at the LOWEST price, exclusively for my tribe. I personally use this system in my home AND office

Water

As modern world chemicals in air settle down to earth, so will particulate matters: into our soil (effecting quality of our food). There is more concern if you have recently been effected by natural disasters like the Woolsey fires. Just as the “dust” has settled, so have particulate matters.

Woolsey fires, a world class disaster is going to have a far reaching impact as the toxins will be not only be traveling long distances, it is seeping to our underground water system ending up in our oceans effecting the quality of our drinking and bathing water and wildlife.

It is imperative to avoid toxic water, detox and hydrate using pure clean water.

Not all water is equally hydrating. Not all source of water are safe to drink. The right kind of filtered water is extremely hydrating.

Ensuring a safe and pure supply of drinking water for your family should be at the very top of your list.

Since we wouldn’t survive for more than 3 days without this precious resource and every living cell in the body needs it to keep functioning, wouldn’t it be important to consume the right kind and purest form of water? Just like many other products, there is a lot of confusing information around water and what labels claim. An astonishing 2,100 chemical compounds have been found in U.S drinking water, yet the EPA has established enforceable safety standards for only 87. The CDC estimates that up to 33-million cases of gastrointestinal illness associated with public drinking water systems occur in the U.S annually. This prompts many people to use a filter or buy bottled water.

Unfortunately, most water filtration systems gradually lose their effectiveness without providing any warning. And bottled water has frequently been found to contain contaminants, despite the perceived safety and the ridiculous costs.

A simple filter won’t do. Filters can reduce some chemicals that cause disagreeable taste and odor, like chlorine, but they don’t stop other common contaminants like arsenic, copper, fluoride, lead, or viruses and bacteria. Filters can sometimes do more harm than good by becoming a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. Even worse, if they are not changed often enough, filters can actually release contaminants back into your water.

Click on the Water Resource below to Access your free water resource and see which systems I recommend. You can also Book a session to inquire or make sure you receive all the updated BareFoodAngel discounts.

Water Resource

Lung Detoxing Tea

Here is a delicious tea that works like magic clearing out and protecting your lungs from past and present damage.

MOISTENING EYE DROPS, NOSE DROPS & LOTION

The dry air is brutal on the mucous lining of the EYES, NOSE, MOUTH, VAGINAL LINING AND SKIN so do not neglect them. Aloe is especially healing for hydrating the body if you have it handy also.

Supplements

To detox from toxic chemicals, your body will need good quality and amount of:

Nourish the adrenals to adapt to the stress:
Support the Immune system
Replenish energy
Clean blook
Help heal and repair tissue damage as body is overloaded

Here are specific nutrients that help.

-Glutathione
-Vitamins C and Bs, D, E
-Iodine *
-Selenium
-N-acetylcysteine
-Full spectrum minerals
-Cod liver oil
-Sulforaphane
-Zeolite

Here are the remedy and brand recommendations that I have gathered and trust through my extensive and arduous researched.

* Read this post about the importance of iodine.
Pay attention to dosage. Consult with your GP.

Since everyone is biochemically individual and may have unique health limitations or challenges, always consult your own health care practitioner or General Practitioner (GP).

I have placed recommended remedies and brands ( gathered and trust through my extensive and arduous researched.) on my private online dispensary. To receive a list of recommended products and brands (you’d still need to consult with your GP), schedule a 15 minute FREE consult with me.

GET MUCH REST

The stress from just watching natural disasters is exhausting but being in it is truly over whelming! It’s not surprising to suffer from PTSD because the body doesn’t’t know how to deal with what is happening. Meditation, Pray & Crying ALL can help tremendously! Holding in emotions creates stagnation and internal illness. When we have a practice of pray, meditation or being able to release our emotions, we can sleep better.

Food

I am going to share with you foundational dishes that I highly recommend you incorporate into your daily life making it a lifestyle.

Bone Broth

I hope you make and consume broth on a daily basis. You could drink it straight, have it as a soup or use it to prepare other dishes. it is a great source for minerals which is so essential for overall health.

Benefits:

Bone broth significantly contributes to the support of overall joint health and aids in recovery. Bone broth has a high protein content. It is rich in collagen and gelatin, as well as many other minerals, amino acids, and compounds, such as proline, glycine, glycosaminoglycan, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin sulfate. These elements all play a vital role in helping to build and maintain strong bones and connective tissues (ligaments and tendons).
Bone broth (not the 2 hour product) is high in Glutamine content. Glutamine is one of 20 naturally occurring amino acids in dietary protein. Glutamine helps with food allergies. It improves gastrointestinal health (irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, leaky gut, ulcers). Glutamine helps improve IBS and diarrhea by balancing mucus production, which results in healthy bowel movements. It helps create enzymes to digest properly, speed up metabolism, repair scar tissues, promotes muscle growth, and repair cellular damage. It boosts brain health acting as a precursor to the neurotranmitter glutamate in your brain.
Bone broth helps restore and support healthy digestive function. Bone broth has a high gelatin content which naturally lines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In addition to strengthening the gut lining, bone broth has been shown to assist individuals with food allergies and to promote the growth of good bacteria (probiotics) in the digestive tract.
Bone broth is rich in collagen and gelatin, which support skin, hair, and nail health. Bone broth can help keep skin smooth, firm, and reduce wrinkles. It can also help to strengthen hair and nails and to speed their growth.
Bone broth contains highly absorbable forms of minerals and electrolytes, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur, which support healthy circulation, bone density, nerve function, heart health, digestive health, and cellular health. Bone broth also helps to support a healthy metabolism, assist in the body’s natural detoxification efforts, and to boost the immune system.

Chicken Broth Recipe (read recipe to see all the healing properties)

Store-Bought Bone and Vegetable Broth

If you are pressed with time or wish to keep extra stock for last minute reasons, you may purchase your bone broth from one of the only trust source that I recommend. Go to this link* to find out more. They use organic produce and meat. Even their water is pure. I go to them when I am pressed with time. They deliver.

Miso

95% of us collectively are depleted in minerals. It is hard to get our minerals from our daily diets especially since our soils have become so depleted of important nutrients and minerals due to years of conventional farming practices. Eating organically isn’t enough. We must incorporate minerals (enough of them) on a daily basis from safe whole food sources.

Here is a video tutorial I put together just for you to make making Miso easier for you. It was a last minute production. I just want to show you how easy it is to make.

Please incorporate that into your life if not on a daily basis then perhaps 2 or 3 times a week.

This is fundamental. So much of your metablism depends on minerals….and the right kind and the right amount of balance. Read more about the need for minerals within the recipe post. Check out the recipe HERE.

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