The earthquakes in Japan have damaged six reactors with two susceptible to partial meltdown. Health experts fear that continued aftershocks could further damage these reactors, releasing a massive radioactive cloud that could drift to the U.S. If this happens, what can you do to protect yourself from radiation exposure? For one thing, watch what you eat, say radiation experts.
Health professionals advise against eating sugar-based foods, drinks and candy. Sugar deletes your body of calcium. You body will replace it with radioactive strontium. If this happens, you could get bone marrow cancer. You should also avoid meat and fleshy fish that can contain concentrated contaminants. Don't eat refined and processed foods, or fatty foods like dairy products and their by-products.
Opt for natural whole grains and other simple foods. The high fiber and phosphorous in grain, for example, can help protect against radiation poisoning. They bind with radioactive toxins and help remove them from the body. In addition, the "bulking factor" of grains removes these toxins faster from the intestines.
Mid-range pH foods like grains boost one's resistance to radiation poisoning since they are typically not excessively acid or alkaline. What's more, the calcium content in grains reduces the absorption of radioactive strontium. Grains are also high in vitamin B6, which is critical to the thymus, and they contain vitamin E and selenium, which helps prevent the cellular damage of free radicals created by radiation exposure.
To guard against a possible radioactive plume drifting over your area, stay indoors, especially during a rain or fog. Health experts note that inhaling or eating food contaminated with radioactive iodine can poison and eventually lead to cancer. To protect your thyroid from radioactive contamination, take Potassium Iodide.
Alex A. Kecskes has written hundreds of published articles on health/fitness, "green" issues, TV/film entertainment, restaurant reviews and many other topics. As a former Andy/Belding/One Show ad agency copywriter, he also writes web content, ads, brochures, sales letters, mailers and scripts for national B2B and B2C clients. Please see more of his blogs and view additional job postings on Nexxt.
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