"If You Use Birth Control Pills, You Need To Be Aware Of This New Years Surprise" By Rev. Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

 courtesy http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/new-years/3.shtml

Dear Ones:

     Sometimes, health-related situations arise which demand our immediate attention.

     Such is the case here, with a birth control 'pill' FDA Recall 'in-progress'...which is listed in the December 28, 2011 FDA 'Enforcement Report'.

     The FDA, itself, recognizes that there may be unintended consequences for those who use certain drugs during the interim period between the issuance of an 'Enforcement Report' and the actual 'RECALL' of the pharmaceuticals under discussion.

     I am not a fan of oral birth control pills- not so much from a 'moral perspective', but, rather, because there are very real health consequences to long-term users of these drugs.

     What I present here is purely from a scientific perspective as a biochemist.  You know the negative side-effects of your oral birth control methods, ladies.  Unfortunately, in this case, you can add an 'increased likelihood of unintended pregancies' due to packaging errors!

     Rev. Barb's advice: the shorter the duration of 'pill' use, the better.  Also, remember that oral contraceptives do NOTHING to protect you against STD's of all sorts.

     That being as it may,  here's a recent official FDA statement regarding 'RECALLS' currently suspended in a bureaucratic 'limbo':

"The FDA begins a pilot program seeking to expedite notifications of human drug product recalls to the public. The agency will modify the drug product section of the Enforcement Report¹⁷, published every Wednesday, to include actions that have been determined to be recalls, but that remain in the process of being classified as a Class I, II, or III action. Such recalls will be listed under the heading, “Recalls Pending Classification: DRUGS.” They will be reposted with their classification once that determination has been made. Send comments or suggestions to CDERRecallPilot@fda.hhs.gov." (Enforcement Report December 28, 2011

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm

      What this MEANS is that the FDA, (and I agree) feel that the public really ought to be notified ASAP about pending drug RECALLS even before the official weekly report comes out and even before a particular RECALL is officially 'classified' ("I, II or III").
     I have chosen here to highlight 3,220,845 cards of oral contraceptives distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico, since the stated reason these pills are in the process of being recalled is as follows: "Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence; blister cards were rotated 180 degrees, reversing the weekly tablet orientation."  (Enforcement Report Dec. 28, 2011)
LINK:  http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm

     And we all know what that means.
     You can be as responsible as you can and there will still be no way that you can be assured of the stated efficiency and efficacy of your favored birth control method.
     Be sure to check for your birth control brand...and check out the other pending RECALLS of other drugs in the Enforcement Reports.  Brand names of the affected oral contraceptives include Cyclafem, Emoquette, Gildess, Orsynthia, Previfem and Tri-Previfem. 
LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm
     I applaud the FDA for featuring the information the public needs to see more prominently, as highlighted in their pilot program statement above.
     It's tough for patients to stay up-to-date as it is.  All of us can use all the help we can get when it comes to the health of ourselves and our loved ones.
     Here's the FDA Homepage LINK: http://www.fda.gov/default.htm
     You will find all FDA RECALLS & Enforcement Reports and other information there...and you should 'bookmark' it for future reference.
     And, of course, be sure to consult your personal health care provider for specific advice for you.

For Your Health & Happiness

God Bless You this New Year

Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"A Biochemist Explains 'Zuccotti Lung' Blamed On Norovirus" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

courtesy: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/133669113.html

Dear Ones:
     The 'seriousness' of various illnesses and diseases for the human body resides on a scale of relativity.
     Lice...while a nuisance, in general...is not that big a deal when it is properly dealt with. (OCCUPY PORTLAND)
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/11/biochemists-natural-traditional.html
     Then we have a couple of cases of what is known as 'drug resistant tuberculosis (TB), and all of a sudden things take a serious turn for the worse. (OCCUPY ATLANTA)
     Much worse, in fact.
LINK:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001141/  
     Indeed, the two known cases of drug-resistant TB are now being treated so that they will: 1) not die and 2) not potentially spread this difficult-to-eradicate form of TB to others in the population.
LINK: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2011/11/10/tuberculosis-breaks-out-at-occupy-atlantas-base/
     Are you with me so far?  When those with SERIOUS illnesses and diseases DO NOT SEEK AND/OR RECEIVE TREATMENT, they pose a risk not only to THEMSELVES...but to OTHERS, as well.  This is a FACT.
     Whatever one might think about the "OCCUPY" protests, society must be protected from disease outbreak, even when the patient his or herself refuses same.
     Here is a link to an article I wrote on ALL the possible 'outbreaks'/illnesses/diseases OCCUPY protesters may have to contend with:
LINK:  http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/10/occupy-protesters-face-many-disease.html
     Not so surprisingly,  we are now receiving reports of recent outbreaks of what has been dubbed 'Zuccotti Lung'.
     Here's a 'local report' on this:
LINK: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/11/report-health-concerns-grow-at-zuccotti-park/
     The interesting thing is that, according to medical authorities, COUGHING is not necessarily a sign or symptom of the Norovirus which is claimed by some to be the infectious agent responsible for 'Zuccotti Lung'.
     For those who are interested, Norovirus was previously known as the Norwalk agent (Norwalk, Ohio, that is).
LINK: http://www.ictvonline.org/index.asp?bhcp=1
     It's also known as the 'Winter vomiting sickness'.
LINK: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx
     OTHER symptoms not routinely listed by the CDC which can accompany Norovirus infection include: "general lethargy, weakness, muscle aches, headache, coughs, and low-grade fever".
LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus
LINK: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/norovirus/Pages/symptoms.aspx
     And here:
LINK: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

     Since a virus--any virus--'commandeers' the body, every single cell and organ system are affected one way or another and to one degree or another.  It all depends upon the particular viral agent involved.
     We must take a person's immune status into account as well.
     Thus, it is quite possible that 'Zuccotti Lung' is due to Norovirus alone, although I would like to see more epidemiological data before I draw that specific conclusion.
     It is possible that this 'food-borne' disease, which is spread by humans and their secretions and primarily affects the GI tract, happens to have a strong 'respiratory' ('coughing') component in Zuccotti Park for some reason.
     These are the factors at Zuccotti which could well contribute to lung involvement in the norovirus outbreak: moisture and MOLD GROWTH, close quarters, sharing of saliva via food, drink and smoke and contamination of food with feces transferred by unwashed hands.
     Those who smoke, by definition, have compromised lung immunity, so Zuccotti Lung may well turn out to be a 'rogue' gastroenteritis gone wild, causing coughing and breathing difficulties along with the vomiting and diarrhea...but only time will tell if this is the case. 
     It may well be that authorities will be forced to close the place down as more and more cases of 'Zuccotti Lung' appear over the next days and weeks.

     But my concern goes way beyond this obvious fact.
     I would like to say here and now the exact same thing I would tell any of my loved ones who presently are 'camping' in NYC and anywhere else where DISEASE AND ILLNESS have OBVIOUSLY broken out...and that is to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

     Yes, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY if you are in an OCCUPY camp area where either TB or Norovirus or both and/or something else have emerged.

     And GET YOURSELF CHECKED OUT AND TREATED IF NECESSARY BY A COMPETENT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

     I'm not just saying this as 'Rev. Barb', but as a mother and grandmother, as a biochemist, but also as an epidemiologist who has been 'studying these things' since way before many of the "OCCUPIERS" were even born.

     Please use your common sense and good intentions to care about others as you care about yourself!

     Under ideal conditions with good medical care and an intact immune system, most individuals can 'weather' the Norovirus just fine with good 'supportive care'.

     However, when the body is 'stressed' by cold, noise, agitation, anxiety, etc. and when there is a lack of ability to provide for regular bathing, clean clothes, good hygiene and sufficient containment and disposal of vomit and feces...plus there is 'sharing' of food, drink and 'smokeables'....NOROVIRUS BECOMES A PROBLEM, INDEED!

     Read this from the Gastroenteritis and Respiratory Virus Laboratory Branch of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), which is under the auspices of the  Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    
"Norovirus—the stomach bug

• Norovirus is a highly contagious illness caused by infection with a virus called norovirus. It is often called by other names, such as viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu, and food poisoning.
• Norovirus infection causes acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines); the most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
• Anyone can get norovirus, and they can have the illness multiple times during their lifetime.
• Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States.

Norovirus illness can be serious

• Norovirus can make people feel extremely ill and vomit or have diarrhea many times a day.
• Most people get better within 1 to 2 days.
• Dehydration can be a problem among some people with norovirus infection, especially the very young, the elderly, and people with other illnesses.

 

 Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads rapidly

• Noroviruses are highly contagious, and outbreaks are common due to the ease of transmission.
• People with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days and perhaps for as long as 2 weeks after recovery, making control of this disease even more difficult.
• Norovirus can spread rapidly in closed environments like daycare centers and nursing homes

Many sources for norovirus infection

Noroviruses are found in the stool and vomit of infected people. People can become infected by

• Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus.
• Touching surfaces or objects that are contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hand in their mouth.
• Having direct contact with an infected person; for example, by exposure to the virus when caring for or when sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils with an infected person.

Tips to prevent the spread of norovirus

Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers (containing at least 62% ethanol) may be a helpful addition to hand washing, but they are not a substitute for washing with soap and water. See “Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives.”

Take care in the kitchen: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables, and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating them.
Do not prepare food while infected: People who are infected with norovirus should not prepare food for others while they have symptoms and for 3 days after they recover from their illness.
Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces: After an episode of illness, such as vomiting or diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces by using a bleach-based household cleaner as directed on the product label or a solution made by adding 5–25 tablespoons of household bleach to 1 gallon of water.
Wash laundry thoroughly: Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or fecal matter. Handle soiled items carefully—without agitating them—to avoid spreading virus. They should be laundered with detergent at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dried.

No specific treatment or vaccine for norovirus infection

• There is no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection, although this is an area of active research.
• There is no specific drug to treat people with norovirus illness.
• Rehydration is important for infected people—they must drink plenty of liquids to replace fluid lost through vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, fluid may need to be given intravenously."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus-keyfacts.htm

     No specific 'cure' for Norovirus exists and the possibility of 'complications evolving' for affected Zuccotti Park OCCUPY protesters increases every day.

     So please, I beg you, take care of your health and with the health of those around you, if you occupy or visit any of the OCCUPY campsites!

God Bless You

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"A Biochemist's Natural & Traditional Recommendations For 'OCCUPY' Lice Outbreak Sufferers" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

 

Pubic lice infesting the eyelash

 courtesy: http://www.lindane.com/scabiesandlice/perspective/

WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: http://youtu.be/C5ypeLuKnLg
Dear Ones:
     Okay.  So as I predicted in a previous article, LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/10/occupy-protesters-face-many-disease.html   "Occupy Portland" protesters have discovered 'x' number of head and body lice 'cases'.
LINK: http://outbreaknews.com/2011/11/07/occupy-portland-reports-lice-outbreak/
     THIS IS NO BIG DEAL...but it must be dealt with SWIFTLY if these pesky critters are to be eradicated!
     Lice and their eggs, known as 'nits', are NOT the end of the world, but they are unpleasant and require vigilance.
     Not surprisingly, any and all persons IN CLOSE QUARTERS can easily become infested, especially when items are shared.
     Any parent knows, for instance, that head lice can become a major problem in grade-school classrooms as children 'rough and tumble' and share hats, etc. during playtime.
     And all homeless shelter facilities...and military encampment areas, for that matter...also run the risk of becoming 'overrun' with lice if things aren't dealt with quickly.
     So here's what you must know and do NOW if you are an OCCUPY Protester anywhere:

1)  Understand that head/body/public lice can live ANYWHERE on the body.  In other words, body lice can be found on the head, etc.  These little guys just want to live, eat and reproduce and they don't care if it's on your eyebrows, under your armpits or behind your ears or anywhere else for that matter.  Particularly 'hairy' people can harbor an infestation EVERYWHERE, in fact, and certainly not just on their heads.  But if there is a doubt as to exactly what type of lice you may have, a health care provider can identify them for you and prescribe the exact remedy that you need.  Please note: most over-the-counter preparations are quite effective when used as directed.  Also note that shaving/cutting the hair ALONE will NOT rid one of a lice infestation.

2)  Lice infestation is not necessarily a reflection of poor hygiene, believe it or not.  All it takes is 'person-to-person' contact and/or sharing of clothes and other items for transmission to occur.  On the other hand, I have personally seen homeless individuals so loaded with lice that their very BEARDS--at first appearing to be 'gray and grizzled'--were actually TEEMING with what are known as 'cooties' aka lice aka 'crabs'.  Not a pleasant sight at all.  I've also seen 'eyebrows wiggle', which upon closer inspection proved to be also crawling with lice--such is the reality of life with homeless and other disenfranchised persons.

3)  There is only one way to eliminate a lice infestation in a camp, classroom, shelter or barracks: All persons must be treated with a commercial lice preparation.  'Nix', which is 1% permethrin is a good one.  Malathion 0.5% in IPA (isopropyl alcohol) is also approved by the FDA for tough head lice cases, but it can cause significant side effects.  After treatment, make sure that any remaining 'nits' sticking to their hair shafts ANYWHERE ON THEIR BODIES are removed manually with a 'nit-picking' comb.  Liquid detergents and certain 'waxy' substances and hair-care products can help dissolve the 'cement' that holds the nits in place on the hair shaft.  Finally, any and all clothing/bedding/etc must be decontaminated by dry-cleaning, or by sealing it all in a plastic bag for a period of at least two weeks (to effectively let the lice die off) or via some heat and/or chemical treatment.  LINK: http://www.oakgov.com/health/assets/Documents/fs_headlice.pdf  A last resort is 'burning', which would be very dangerous and illegal if done without proper facilities and authorization.
LINK: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001843/ 

Abscess From Head Lice 

courtesy: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/slideshow_head_lice/article_em.htm

     Probably the only other caveat I would add here is that should an individual prove to be sensitive to lice attachment to the skin, it is possible for a type of 'dermatitis' (skin irritation, redness and itching) to occur.  Usually this can be relieved (after the person is relieved of his or her lice infestation) with a simple anti-itch preparation...again, something your personal health care provider can recommend.  Over-the-counter products would include things like calamine and/or caladryl (benadryl) lotion.  Consult with your pharmacist for these.
     On rare occasions, skin that is degraded by lice infestation can become infected by any offending pathogens that it might be exposed to.
     In the event of a secondary infection due to lice infestation and eradication, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting prompt medical help!
     It is rare, but there is always the possibility that some type of regular Staphylococcus (which is found everywhere all over our skins) or a more dangerous strain of Staph, such as MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) LINK: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004520/ or  Streptococcus species ('flesh-eating disease' aka 'necrotizing fasciitis' (pronounced: NECK-crow-TYE-zing FASH-EE-EYE-TUS)  LINK: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002415/ could take hold.
     You don't want these.
     So, once again, if you have any SKIN INFECTION...'skip' the 'medic tent' and head to a professional health care provider pronto!
     From a 'natural standpoint', a dilute solution of essential oils of cedarwood/lavender/eucalyptus in water (two dropperfuls each in a pint of water in a spray bottle) makes a good anti-insect spray for non-skin surfaces.  (DO NOT SPRAY THIS DIRECTLY ON THE BODY OR IN THE EYES, ESPECIALLY)
     Finally, Kiehl's ORIGINAL MUSK Blend No. 1 Eau De Toilette, when worn with no other scents, is pretty good at keeping biting and flying insects and spiders off the body.
     During  warm weather I routinely spray my arms and lower legs with this Kiehl's and it does the trick for me.  So you might want to try it if you find yourself threatened by lice re-infestation when you're 'trying to keep your distance' and exercising all other common sense precautions like not sharing hats, etc.
     As with all 'natural, essential oils' and perfume products, be sure to discontinue use if signs of allergic reaction appear after application of what I have suggested here.
     So, go with God, oh 'relentless OCCUPIERS'.
     I'm still trying to understand a number of things that 'OCCUPY' supposedly represents.  I still don't have a clear view of who and what you are.
     Nevertheless, I present this in 'good faith' as I pray that 'lice' is the worst of it for you.
     I pray that no major medical outbreaks or other serious events in your 'camps' ever manifest...
     And I pray for peace in this world.
In Christ,
Rev. Barbara Sexton 
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

Image of head lice infestation showing hair strands covered in “nits” or eggs. Severe itching and scratching can lead to bacterial infection and clumping of hair from fluid that weeps from the infected area.                

courtesy:  http://www.lindane.com/scabiesandlice/incidence/

"Dr. Oz, Apple Juice, Arsenic & The Pollution Of Science With Politics: A Biochemist's Opinion" By Rev. Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

'HUH'?

Dr. Mehmet Oz

courtesy: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/profiles/dr-mehmet-oz/4/ 

Note to Dr. Oz: The FDA (& others) say APPLE JUICE IS SAFE TO DRINK

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm271394.htm

Dear Ones:
     The land of 'Oz'...more specifically the land of liberal Muslim 'Dr. Oz'...is full of fanciful fabrications where facts are fungible, friable and fatuous.
     In other words, with his recent 'independent' investigation into arsenic levels in good old apple juice, Columbia-graduated (Wharton, too!) cardiologist Mehmet Oz has launched his one-man Progressive fear-mongering campaign wrapped tightly in the trappings of what one ordinarily would call 'science'.
     Well, 'The Biblical Biochemist' is here to tell you that Dr. Oz's means, methods, motives and marketing are as suspect as the little shrunken 'mermaid' P.T. Barnum was wont to 'pass off' to us--the gullible public--as a bona-fide 'Mermaid'.
     Of the many things I love in life, two of them-my Christian faith and science-share the blessed adherence (or are supposed to) to truthfulness, straightforwardness and honesty.  
     As I say, ever the optimist, that the word of the Gospel is simple enough for a child to understand, so, too should legitimate scientific data be understandable to every human being, ideally.
     But here are the facts in this Dr. Oz saga, which speak of something I'd hoped had 'died out' in the medical community in the Middle Ages: 
     Dr. Oz sent the Food And Drug Administration his 'arsenic levels in apple juice results' as determined by one laboratory known as EMSL Analytical, Inc.
     The FDA patiently and courteously informed Dr. Oz that his data reflected TOTAL arsenic levels in apple juice and that, in fact, it would be necessary to perform a more detailed and elegant (and expensive) analysis of the form of arsenic (inorganic) which is the real threat to health.
     They even went on to tell Dr. Oz this in their 'letter FIRST letter to Oz dated  9/9/11:

"The FDA believes that it would be irresponsible and misleading for The Dr. Oz Show to suggest that apple juice contains unsafe amounts of arsenic based solely on tests for total arsenic. Should The Dr. Oz Show choose to suggest that apple juice is unsafe because of the amounts of total arsenic found by EMSL Analytical, Inc.’s testing, the FDA will post this letter on its website."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271630.htm

     And the FDA did not stop there, but followed up with their own analyses of the apple juice in question:
"Since learning of the results for total arsenic in apple juice samples that your show submitted to EMSL Analytical, Inc., investigators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) went to Nestle/Gerber to collect samples of apple juice for analysis. Our investigators collected a sample from Nestle Infant Nutrition – Gerber Products, Co. of the same lot number of apple juice (Lot # 1157515791) that EMSL Analytical, Inc., reported to contain 36 ppb total arsenic. Our investigators also collected samples from additional lots of Nestle/Gerber apple juice."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271632.htm

     In addition, the apple juice manufacturer Nestle/Gerber performed THEIR OWN tests which corroborated FDA results:
"During its investigation, the FDA learned that Nestle/Gerber had tested samples in their own laboratory, including a sample from Lot #1157515791, and submitted those samples to two different food testing laboratories for arsenic testing. The results of these tests for total arsenic in Lot # 1157515791 are substantially in agreement with the results of the tests performed by the FDA. We understand that Nestle/Gerber has provided these results to you. Based on our investigation and testing, we are concerned that some of the results reported to you by EMSL Analytical, Inc., may be erroneously high. The analysis of foods can pose a challenge to analytical laboratories and seemingly minor variations in sample treatment and analysis can have a significant effect on results."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271632.htm

     And, so, once again, the FDA REITERATED it's admonition in a SECOND LETTER to Dr. Oz dated 9/13/11 to NOT suggest that apple juice is unsafe, for doing so would be both 'irresponsible' and 'misleading'.
     The second letter to Oz from the FDA reads, in part:

"In short, the results of the tests cited above do not indicate that apple juice contains unsafe amounts of arsenic. The FDA reaffirms its belief, as stated in our September 9, 2011 letter, that it would be irresponsible and misleading for the Dr. Oz Show to suggest that apple juice is unsafe based on tests for total arsenic."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271632.htm
     So, did Dr. Oz listen?
     NOPE!
     On Wed. September 14, 2011, Dr. Oz went on air with his 'arsenic in apple juice' scare:
"Oz said on "The Dr. Oz. Show" Wednesday that testing by a New Jersey lab has found what he implied are concerning levels of arsenic in many juices."
LINK: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/15/dr-oz-under-fire-from-fda_n_964464.html
     Dr. Oz has incurred the ire of the CDC, TOO!:
"Dr. Richard Besser, former acting head of the CDC, scolded Oz Thursday on ABC's "Good Morning America" show for scaring consumers with what Besser called an "extremely irresponsible" report, the Associated Press reported."
LINK:  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20106763-10391704.html 
     As to Dr. Oz's 'motive', one is first drawn to the obvious fact that this 'cardiologist' doesn't know 'squat' about chemistry.  I mean this literally and have encountered it before in those who prove 'exquisitely' that a 'wee bit of knowledge is often a dangerous thing'. 
     I don't care WHAT motel Dr. Oz has been staying at, he ought NOT to pretend that he is an expert in a field outside his own areas of 'expertise'.
     (Having taught both nursing & pre-med students, I can tell you that many a medical career has been derailed before it had a chance by a student's inability to master chemistry and organic chemistry in particular!) 
     But I will give Dr. Oz the benefit of the doubt that he is very intelligent and very educated and was an excellent chemistry student--both inorganic and organic--and so the only reasonable conclusion I can draw is that his motives for this apple scare are purely political.
     Or maybe he just made a 'dumb mistake'.
     Anyway, as the 'Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross', I find myself...for the very first time...utilizing my 'authority' as a woman of God to 'chastize' a fellow-scientist in matters of honesty, decency, truthfulness, full-disclosure and...motives, whatever they might be!
     A FIRST!  And it's CRAZY!
      It behooves us all to examine exactly WHO is defending Dr. Oz and his 'junk chemistry' and 'junk medicine' (my opinions) in this arsenic in apple juice scare, a task easily accomplished by a cursory 'google search'.  To wit:

"Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show, is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is the author of five New York Times Best Sellers (including “YOU: The Owner’s Manual,” “YOU: The Smart Patient,” and “YOU: On a Diet”), hosts a daily talk show on Sirius XM Radio’s “Oprah Radio,” pens a National Magazine Award-winning column in Esquire Magazine, is a regular columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine, and performs over 200 heart operations annually. Among his many accolades, Dr. Oz has been honored as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” (2008), Esquire’s 75 “Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and a “Global Leader of Tomorrow” by the World Economic Forum (1999-2004)."

link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/profiles/dr-mehmet-oz/4/
     Dr. Oz is a busy guy, indeed!
     To the man...to the woman...he is being lauded and defended by those who are Progressive Liberals fully-engaged in and funding and/or funded by 'the Green Movements'...those some affectionately call 'Greenies', and whom I choose to call the 'Greenists' in honor of my Ukrainian/Russian heritage.
     I did not think I would see the day that SCIENCE would be polluted via CORRUPTED DATA by POLITICS to this extent...with the exception of  Al Gore and his cadre of 'Greenists', perhaps.
     Scientific fraud perpetuated upon us is becoming terrifyingly 'rift', as being brilliantly exemplified very recently by the abrupt resignation today of Nobel Laureate Dr. Ivar Giaever":

"Dr. Ivar Giaever, a former professor with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the 1973 winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, abruptly announced his resignation Tuesday, Sept. 13, from the premier physics society in disgust over its officially stated policy that "global warming is occurring."

LINK: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=46212

     It just so happens that RPI is my alma mater, undergrad.  No, I didn't know Dr. Giaever personally, and no I wasn't crazy of his endorsement of President Obama.

    But I admire the woman or man who has the depth and strength of character to change horses mid-stream...and who is flexible and intellectually honest enough to do a '180' when it is appropriate to do so.

     I strive to be that way and I'm going to pray for Dr. Mehmet Oz that he choose to be that way and retract and redact all of his 'deadly levels of arsenic in apple juice' nonsense promptly.

     Apples...and apple juice...are as 'American as apple pie'.  Is there a coincidence there, Dr. Oz, I might also ask at this incredible time in America's history?

     You can ruminate on this, dear Dr., while you eat your next mid-flight 'apple snack' (thereby ingesting various nominal and non-harmful amounts of both inorganic arsenic found naturally...and CYANIDE, too, OH YES!, also at harmless levels unless you crush and eat a bunch of apple seeds).

     And as you contemplate this, Dr. Oz, also realize that at cruising level you will also be receiving a dose of radiation, as well.

     Will you put on your nutritionist's, analytical chemist's, pilot's, and physicist's hats and do some specials for us on those things, also, sometime?

With prayers for a life and truth-affirming resolution to this situation-for Dr. Oz, but more importantly, for all who are disturbed and whose lives have been disrupted by what has transpired in this 'most unscientific sideshow',

May God Bless Us All

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

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"E. coli O104:H4--A Biochemist Offers Alternative & Natural Treatments For STEC: Do You Have A Question?" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

 

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 Dear Ones:

     If you would like a particular subject addressed in my upcoming article on 'Natural Treatments For The Current E. coli STEC O104:H4 Outbreak', please email me at BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

     Health Care Providers may also request a consult.

God Bless & Keep Us At This Time

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"STEC O104:H4 E. coli (EHEC) Outbreak-Understanding The Terminology" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

E.coli bacteria courtesy http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/archives/cat-e-coli.html

Dear Ones:
     Scientific terminology can be confusing enough as is, but when one considers the various conventions amongst different countries in the world, it can become even more confusing.
     Rest assured that all this 'biomedicalese' is eminently understandable once one understands what each term stands for and without further ado, let me break it down for you.
     When you hear about the 'STEC O104:H4' outbreak in Europe, this same outbreak is called 'E. coli O104:H4' in the Americas and is called an 'EHEC' outbreak in the rest of the world, by organizations such as WHO (the World Health Organization). 
   ---'E. coli' stands for Escherichia coli.  (esh-er-REEK-ee-uh  KOHL-eye)  By convention, Latin names such as this are either italicized or underlined.

---'STEC' stands for "Shiga toxin - producing E. coli". This is what E coli. bacteria are called in Germany.  ---'EHEC' stands for "enterohemorrhagic E. coli". This is what E. coli is called globally by organizations like the WHO.      So, 'STEC' O104:H4 = 'EHEC' O104:H4 = E. coli O104:H4.      Note that it is 'the letter O' (O104:H4) and  not a 'zero" (0104).      There are also spelling differences such as hemolytic-uremic syndrome and haemolytic-uraemic syndrome to consider, but they are both known as 'HUS'.      As far as regulatory agencies are concerned, the U.S. has the CDC  LINK: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/outbreak-notice/2011-germany-europe-e-coli.htm      And the FDA (Food And Drug Administration) LINK: http://www.fda.gov      Europe has the eCDC LINK: http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/escherichia_coli/Pages/index.aspx      And the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) LINK:  http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/110601a.htm      The RKI is the health regulatory agency in Germany. LINK: http://www.rki.de/EN/Home/homepage__node.html?__nnn=true      I hope this clears up some confusion for you.      Unfortunately, whatever we may 'call it', this latest 'STEC' O104 outbreak is ominous, indeed.      Still, with vigilance on the part of consumers and diligence on the part of regulatory agencies, there is no reason why this outbreak cannot be broken down epidemiologically and brought to a halt.      Until then, please be careful. God Keep You & Yours Safe Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Natural Asthma Treatments When Inhalers Fail Or Aren't An Option: THE ASTHMA CHRONICLES" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

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Dear Ones:
     Here are the very effective, natural supplements you can take to treat your asthma. These are recommendations for adults and for children over 12 years of age who are in good general health (besides being 'asthmatic') only.
TO STOP AN ASTHMA ATTACK IN IT'S TRACKS:

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Natural Asthma Treatments- Part One 'In Light of FDA Inhaler Discontinuation' By Rev Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
     Unfortunately, this in no way makes the 'medicinal CFC propellants' in asthma inhalers safe in any way, contrary to what physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers will tell you. Trust me, I know only too well of the unknown dangers of ...http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/04/natural-asthma-treatments-part-one-in.html

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Natural Asthma Treatments-Part Two 'Your Hope & The Gameplan' By Rev Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"   Dear Ones:  Asthma is a very common 'condition'. Sometimes it is sporadic, with episodes being triggered, perhaps, by exposure to certain foods or odd air-borne allergens, such as fiber particles or certain 'dusts'. Sometimes it is 'chronic'...or can become chronic...depending upon what is done or not done, what is 'taken' or not taken. Sadly, sometimes asthma medications and treatments contribute to this revolving door effect. Anyone who is 'inhaler dependent' or has a child who is, knows the uncertainty and discomfort this causes. Pretty much, one's life revolves around "THE INHALER":

http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/04/natural-asthma-treatments-part-two-your.html 

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"UPDATE: A Biochemist's Comprehensive INTERNATIONAL LIST Of Triad Alcohol Products Recalled By FDA Due To Bacterial Contamination Concerns" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

Some of the Triad (H & P Industries) Alcohol products recalled due to bacterial contamination

Dear Ones:
     Herewith is an updated international list of all the 'brand names' of TRIAD aka H & P Industries ALCOHOL PADS, SWABS and SWABSTICKS potentially contaminated with Bacillus cereus as of 3/25/11.
     This recall affects Canada, the US and Europe.
     Please check and see if the alcohol prep pads, swabs and swabsticks you may have in your possession have any of the brand names here and DO NOT USE THEM!

Allegiance

Best Choice

Boca

Care One

Conzellin

Cooper Atkins

CVS

Discount Drug Mart

Equaline

Equate

Exchange Select

Exact

Good Neighbor

Good Sense

Healthcare

Healthy Generations

Jean Coutu

Katz Group

Kroger

Leader

Life Brand

Loblaw

Longs

Major

MEIJER

Medicine Shoppe

Moore Medical

Personelle

PharmaChoice

PharmaPlus

Premier Value

PSS Select 

Publix

Premier Value

Quality Choice

Rite Aid

Reli-On

Remedy RX

Rexall

Safeway

Shoppers Drug

Shoppers Drug Mart 

Sunmark Top Care

Triad

Triad Sterile

Ultilet

Uniprix

Up&Up

Valu Plus

VersaPro

Western Family

Walgreens

     Read Triad's (H & P Industries) letter here:
LINK: http://www.triad-group.net/media/pdf/Recal_Facts.pdf

     And this is the FDA LINK for injectable kits affected by this Triad FDA Recall.
     Is your drug listed? (see highlights below)
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm239319.htm

Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks: Recall Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

[UPDATED 03/23/2011] Eli Lilly and Company notified customers not to use Prep Pads in black starter kits for Forteo [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection].
[UPDATED 03/09/2011] Smith & Nephew issued a recall of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes, manufactured for Smith & Nephew by The Triad Group.
[UPDATED 02/11/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads are packaged with devices manufactured by Neuro Resource Group. The Triad alcohol prep pads should not be used.
[UPDATED 02/07/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads are a component of Extavia (interferon beta 1-b) packaging marketed by Novartis. The Triad alcohol prep pads should not be used.
[UPDATED 02/05/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads are a component of a convenience kit distributed with Watson’s Trelstar (triptorelin pamoate for injectable suspension) product. The Triad alcohol prep pads should not be used.
[UPDATED 02/01/2011] FDA reminded healthcare professionals about the safe use of non-sterile alcohol prep pads to clean and disinfect the surface of the skin.
[UPDATED 01/28/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads may have been included in U.S. packaging for Arixtra Starter Kits manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The Triad alcohol prep pads should not be used.
[UPDATED 01/26/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads are packaged for use with the kit presentation of Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) Subcutaneous Injection in the U.S. The Relistor vial and other components of the kit are not affected by the defective Triad alcohol pad. Relistor sold in single vials also is unaffected by this recall. Pfizer and Progenics advise patients using the Relistor kit not to use the Triad alcohol prep pads included in the Relistor packaging for 1 X 7 kits and 1 X 2 starter kits. When preparing to take their Relistor injection, patients should use an alcohol prep pad from a company other than Triad, or use a sterile gauze pad with isopropyl alcohol.
[UPDATED 01/21/2011] Triad alcohol prep pads packaged for use in the U.S. with Betaseron (interferon beta 1-b) should not be used by patients. There is no involvement or potential contamination of the Betaseron vial or other components in the Betaseron U.S. packaging. This issue is confined to the actual Triad alcohol prep products. Triad alcohol prep products are not used in Betaseron packaging outside of the United States. Bayer has halted shipments of Betaseron to its distribution network, until it can affect a replacement for the alcohol prep pad.
Bayer is instructing patients using Betaseron to immediately discontinue using the Triad alcohol prep pads included in the Betaseron packaging and dispose of those pads in the trash. When preparing to take their Betaseron injection, patients should use an alternative alcohol prep pad that is not subject to this Triad recall or use a sterile gauze pad in conjunction with isopropyl alcohol.
[UPDATED 01/14/2011] The Triad Group alcohol prep pads are co-packaged and distributed with Genentech medicines Boniva Injection, Fuzeon, Nutropin A.Q.Pen, Pegasys, and TNKase to customers in the United States. Genentech medicines are not contaminated and may continue to be used in accordance with the package insert. Patients and healthcare providers should not use the alcohol prep pads packaged with these medicines and should instead use an alternate alcohol prep pad that is not involved with the Triad Group recall.
God Bless You
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

"Check Out These FDA Recalled Product PHOTOS On Yahoo's FLICKR" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

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Dear Ones:    
     Check out this link for PHOTOS of FDA-Recalled products posted on Yahoo's FLICKR:
LINK: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdaphotos/sets/72157624901041809/
     Do you recognize anything seen in your kitchen, bathroom, first aid kit or health care provider's office or health care facility?
     If so, you need to also check this FDA Recall LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
     And visit this blog regularly (click keyword 'FDA Recalls' below) for timely, concise and authoritative explanations of everything related to those FDA recalls which affect all of us.
God Bless You
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

"Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads Recalled As Triad Alcohol Pads Have Been Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination-See The Brands List Here" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

see this link for more pkg photos: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm247683.htm 

Dear Ones:

     First TRIAD aka H & P INDUSTRIES has a problem with their alcohol prep pads, swabs and swabsticks, and now they have a problem with their povidone iodine prep pads.

     The offending organisms in the case of the alcohol prep products thus far have been Bacillus cereus.

      The offending organism in the case of the povidine iodine prep pads is a different one, specifically Elizabethkingia meningoseptica (pron: el-IZ-a-beth-KEEN-gee-ah   men-IN-joe-SEP-ti-ka.)
     It doesn't help that the FDA website has a major problem with getting something as simple as 'PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SPELLING CORRECT', and repeatedly, at that!!!
     Also, the FDA's LIST of affected BRANDS--as with the Triad Alcohol Prep Products and Triad Lube Jelly Products is WOEFULLY INSUFFICIENT.
     In an attempt to partially remedy this, I have compiled the list of affected Povidone-Iodine products affected as best as I can.
     And I have 'sic'd' the incorrect spellings in the FDA text for you, as well.
     Ordinarily, I don't give a 'hoot' about innocent misspellings, but these TRIAD Recalls are a whole different story.
     In the disciplines of chemistry and microbiology where every single letter, number, symbol and syntax makes a great deal of difference, I find it unconscionable that I keep finding such shoddy FDA Recall Notice work offered to the American public!
     And we are talking about HUMAN LIVES HERE, such as that of precious Harrison Kothari who lost his life due to sepsis with the organism B. cereus.
LINK: http://http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/p/triad-alc-pad-fda-recall.html 
     Perhaps I've reached this point of aggravation having encountered TWO instances today alone of GROSS FDA INCOMPETENCE in putting out their 'blurbs'.
See LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/03/eli-lilly-forteo-starter-kits-recalled.html 
     In the case of the povidone-iodine prep pads here, I cannot imagine the absolute outrage and despair parents will be forced to endure when they learn of the cavalier attitude of the FDA, should their NEWBORNS DIE due to bacterial meningitis caused by Elizabethkingia meningoseptica!
     DOES ANYONE CARE?

     Anyway, look for these brand names and I will update the list as I can.  And be sure to pass this along:

Allegiance

Amerinet Choice

Cardinal Health

Medical Specialties

North

Novaplus

Novation

Total Resources Int'l

Triad

Triad Plus

North Safety

Total Resources

VERSA Pro

VHA

PHOTO LINK FOR SOME OF THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm247683.htm
     I have attempted to gather all the brand names affected, but do not be complacent if you have a brand of povidone-iodine prep pad product not listed here.
     Be sure to read my regularly updated 'TRIAD RECALL PAGE':
LINK:  http://http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/p/triad-alc-pad-fda-recall.html 
     Also, you may email your questions and comments to me at BarbaraKSexton@aol.com and check in here regularly: http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/ for other news and updates.
     If you wish to receive my FREE NEWSLETTER and get updates such as this delivered directly to your mailbox, see details at far bottom of this page.
     But whatever you do, do NOT trust the written word alone and be sure to consult your personal health care provider for specific advice for you and your loved ones.
     I'm providing this as a 'public service' with the caveat that everyone be sure to act as 'health advocate' for themselves and for those they care about.
May God Bless You This Day & Always
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
NOTE:  Below is a verbatim transcript of what is on the FDA Recall Website.  'SIC' notations in red are MINE-Rev. Barb

H&P Industries, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Povidine (sic) Iodine Prep Pads Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 15, 2011 —Hartland, Wisconsin, H&P industries, Inc., a manufacturer of over-the-counter products has initiated a voluntary product recall of ALL LOTS of POVIDINE (sic)PREP PADS manufactured by H&P Industries, Inc. but which are private labeled for many accounts. This recall has been initiated due to results of the FDA’s ongoing investigation and sampling efforts, and H&P Industries, Inc. internal investigation.

The Povidine (sic) Iodine Prep Pads are non-sterile and contain some of the same raw material as the recalled Alcohol Prep pads, and were therefore investigated by FDA and by H&P Industries for potential contamination with objectionable organisms. However, analytical testing showed the presence of objectionable organisms, namely Elizabethkingia meningoseptica.
We are therefore taking immediate action to voluntarily recall the Povidine (sic) Iodine Prep Pads. Use of contaminated Povidine (sic) Prep Pads could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at risk populations, including neonates, immune suppressed patients, and surgical patients. Treatment options are limited for Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections. To date we have not received any reports of adverse events.
Povidine (sic) Iodine Prep Pads are used to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns and are labeled as an antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. They were distributed nationwide to healthcare customers and are packaged in individual packets and sold in a box of 100 packets. The affected Povidine (sic) Iodine Prep Pads can be identified by the names listed below in their packaging:
Cardinal Health
Medical Specialties
VHA
Triad
Triad Plus
North Safety
Total Resources
These products were distributed in the United States. Specific customers distributing the product and selling it at the wholesale and hospital level are being notified by certified mail with instructions on how to return the product. If a consumer has any of these types of products in their possession, they should not use the product and should return it to the place it was purchased for a full refund or call H&P Industries, Inc. Customer Service Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time: 262.538.2900.
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT ON YOUR OWN, simply call H&P Industries, Inc. Customer Service listed below and we will issue you a return authorization number and make all return arrangements.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.html  
Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm2 . Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
LINK for above in black: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm247658.htm 
Note from Rev. Barb:
"(sic)" means that something is quoted just as it first appeared.  It is used in cases where the writer wishes her readers to know that no 'translation errors' have been made by her in presenting the quoted text. In the case above, there IS no such 'thing' known as 'povidine', as the FDA puts it.  Anyone with the LEAST amount of actual experience in the field of biomedicine would--or should-- catch this and similar 'gross errors' immediately, while laymen might never know the difference unless a health care professional brings it to their attention--such a despicable state when innocent lives are at risk and lost.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sic