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DIY SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH
DIY SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH
There are basically three methods of producing commercial edible oil. Cold-pressed, expeller-pressed and solvent extracted. Whichever method employed, the oil will be damaged if it is exposed to oxygen, and especially in the presence of light or heat. Of these, light is the most damaging, causing rancidity 1000 times more rapidly than oxygen alone. It is important to store undamaged oils in dark bottles or in the dark
Applying HIGH heat to UNSATURATED oils produces TRANS FATTY ACIDS (tFAs) and other altered, unnatural fatty acids i.e Partially hydrogenated fats. Unsaturated fatty acids become mutagenic (i.e. can damage our genes) when heated above 320 °F:
> 320 °F tFAs begin to form
> 392 °F tFAs form substantially
> 428 °F tFAs form exponentially, also forms other altered, unnatural unsaturated fatty acids
Seed/Nut/Bean Oil Production Methods
COLD-PRESSED oils cannot exceed 120°F (49 °C) during the extraction process. Typically produced using a low-resistance expeller-pressing that retains their fragrance and nutritious components, including enzymes, EFAs, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, lecithin, chlorophyll, and phytosterols. Britain has an even lower temperature reuirement of 104 °F (40 °C)
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EXPELLER-PRESSED OIL |
TYPICAL SOLVENT EXTRACTED OIL |
COOK(~248 °F, ~2 hours) Cracks seed |
GRIND FINELY |
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PRESS(185-203 °F)(Oil mechanically squeezed out) Removes protein, fiber, some minerals/vitamins
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ADD then EVAPORATE SOLVENT(dissolves oil) Usually using hexane or heptane (gasoline)(Can leave up to 100 parts per million of solvent in oil.
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EXPELLER-PRESSED, UNREFINED OIL Still contains lecithin, phytosterols, and some minerals ,oil soluble vitamins, and undamaged EFAs These unrefined oils are not rancid if protected from air during extraction process, and will remain fresh for a long time if stored in the refrigerator in dark bottles. |
DEGUM Using water and phosphoric acid. Removes phospholipids (incl. beneficial lecithin), chlorophyll, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper |
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REFINE (167 °F) Oil mixed with caustic soda (aka. Drano®), then separated. Removes free fatty acids, minerals |
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BLEACH (230 °F) Filters (such as Fuller's earth) remove pigments Removes beta-carotene, flavor compounds. Introduces PEROXIDES (free radicals) or altered fatty acids |
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DEODORIZE (468-482°F, 30-60 mins.) Steam distillation removes vitamin E, aromatic oils, free fatty acids. Also removes unpleasant odors and tastes introduced by processing. High heat forms TRANS FATTY ACIDS (tFAs) and other altered, unnatural unsaturated fatty acids |
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FULLY REFINED OIL Tasteless, Vitamin/Mineral/Antioxidant Deficient, containing 0.5-1% MUTAGENIC unsaturated fatty acids
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Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems
"The medical kit of the future"
General electrotherapy health benefits. Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:
| Detoxification | Wellness / Healthy aging | Pain relief |
| Relief from insomnia | Immune system restoral | Anti-Inflammatory |
| Maximizes cellular energy production | Accelerated tissue /bone /scar healing |
Stress Reduction |
| Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation | Increased blood oxygen / circulation |
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There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:
| Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy |
| Beck Protocol |
| Rife therapy |
| Ozone therapy |
| Near Infrared (NIR) class 4 laser therapy |
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:
| Balances neurotransmitters | Relieves pain | Treats depression |
| Substance abuse withdrawal | Relieves insomnia | Relieve stress / anxiety |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Fibromyalgia | +++ |
