Neogenesis Quiz
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ANSWERS TO NEOGENESIS QUIZ

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What is causing so many people to feel toxic? Hint -- the simple answer is very cerebral.
Their brains are not functioning in a normal manner. (Toxic brain discussed in chapter 4)

What one contaminant in our food chain may help explain many current illnesses? Hint -- it relates to career advice Benjamin was given in the movie The Graduate.
Plastics

What religion does the majority of doctors in the USA practice? Hint - drugs are part of the rituals.
The religion of drugs (discussed extensively in chapter 13)

Does drinking one glass of red wine daily lower your risk for breast cancer?
No-- it increases it. A mammoth study reported in the 3/4/2009 Journal of the National Cancer Institute looked at 1.3 million British women. Lead author Naomi Allen concluded that 5% of all cancers and 11% of all breast cancer is due to low to moderate alcohol consumption. Both huge studies showed equal cancer risk for all types of alcohol--wine, beer, or the 'hard stuff'. p. 143

Does drinking only one diet soda daily put you at significant risk for ill health?
Yes Consumption of any form of soda pop is now a well recognized major health hazard. Harvard researchers in a 2007 report in the journal Circulation related a 44% increase likelihood of developing the metabolic syndrome with people who currently drink at least one can per day over those who drink less than one can of soda per day. p. 117

Is the taking of supplements the healthiest way to avoid deficiencies of micronutrients?
No-- The most important tissue is your brain. If you consider all studies that relate to the retina of the eye, which is the most conveniently observable part of your brain, you can better understand this whole food package concept. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a degenerative disease of the retina, is the leading cause of age-related vision loss. Lutein and zeaxanthin as well as vitamins C and E and zinc are the main antioxidants in the neurons of your retina that meet the UV and other toxic challenges coming into your eyes. You are totally dependent on dietary intake for these antioxidants. Free radical theory would predict these antioxidants would be protective against AMD. Studies demonstrate that AMD progression is in fact mitigated by a high dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as vitamins C and E, folic acid, and zinc. Yet, most studies show that supplements containing these antioxidants show no such similar benefit. p. 119

Have laws limiting smoking venues made any improvements in our health?
Yes--According to an annual report published online November 25, 2008 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the incidence and death rates for all fatal cancers combined have decreased significantly last year. In analysis, this reflects the impact of preventative measures to decrease public exposures to specific toxins for which cause and effect is most apparent. The biggest influence is seen in lung cancer statistics and associates with less smoking by men. The upshot from comprehensive statewide tobacco-control programs is also evident. The reduced lung cancer stats for California, the leader in such public protection programs over the last 10 years, is double that of many other states. p. 155


TRUE or FALSE

According to one FDA scientist Vioxx contributed to 55,000 deaths in the USA alone.
True -- If one mathematically extrapolates for this Vioxx fiasco, doctors in the USA alone, also completely unaware, contributed to tens of thousands (FDA scientist, Dr. David Graham, estimates about 55,000) of their patients deaths by writing for Vioxx!-- p. 31-32

Efforts of the EPA to improve the environment have increased our longevity.
True --An intense study reported in the 1/22/ 2009 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine and funded by the EPA and CDC shows that heroic efforts to diminish air pollution in the USA between 1978 and 2001 has directly resulted in Americans living an average of 4.8 months longer.-- p. 155

In the last two years alone the percentage of people labeled as obese in the USA has increased by 10%.
True -- According to a CDC study released in Sept. 2006, 30% of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older - over 60 million people were obese, almost double the 1991 number. In 1991, no states had obesity prevalence rates at or above 20 percent, compared to 44 states in 2005. What we are seeing now is scary. As of the January 2009 survey 34% of us were obese! p. 16

Kindness will trump greed in the end.
True --The author's opinion is expressed many times in this book that, Kindness will trump greed in the end.

The American Enterprise Institute and The American Chemical Council are US Government agencies designed to protect consumers from harm.
False --The Guardian reported that Exxon Mobil, through its financed American Enterprise Institute, offered scientists and economists $10,000 each to undercut the information coming out on global warming from the United Nations unbiased panel. Plastic safety knowledge and FDA inaction is clearly predicated on advice from the American Chemical Council (ACC), especially the phthalate esters panel. The ACC is a business group. The representatives of this 'panel' are predominately from the chemical manufacturers of plastics. Each chemical advisory panel is similarly constructed. The ACC provides a successful lobbying vehicle for the rich and powerful chemical industry. The business of chemistry is a $664 billion enterprise. Despite the stated safety guise of the ACC, it is a lobby. FDA actions often appear to ignore this ACC bias regarding the safe use of chemicals. p. 29-30

The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon gas.
True --The EPA says that Radon gas found in some homes is the second leading cause of lung cancer. p. 166

Research indicates cooking with an open wok causes lung cancer.
True--Cooking with open woks is known to produce carcinogens in the fumes from typical high temperature open wok cooking. Not surprisingly, there is a high rate of lung cancer in non smoking Asian women in geographical areas that traditionally use open wok cooking. These risks can be greatly reduced with the use of the venting fan already present over most stoves. This is why you need to use yours! p.123

The Environmental Working Group doesn't work ---- to make money.
True - Support such non-profit organizations as the Environmental Working Group. This is a well organized and effective nonprofit group, without industry bias, made up of scientists and others concerned about the health of our planet and its occupants. p. 114

Having gum disease doubles your risk for heart attack.
True --According to the American Academy of Periodontology, people who have gum disease are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease. p. 173

Sticks and stones may break bones but words never harm anyone.
False --We all know how we feel when we realize the impact of unkind words, actions, and deeds. We feel SHAGGY; the Shame Hurt, Angry, Guilty, Grief, and Yucky group of negative feelings. How many times have you suddenly felt this way as you realize that you have sent out this toxic energy of unkindness? You can feel the chemistry of Shaggy instantly. You know what shaggy feels like. It is a feeling of emptiness and solitude, a dark and lonely place. Unkindness in words, actions, and deeds disconnect you from the loving energies that brighten up your life. When their consequences are fully appreciated you want to do it over; but there are no such 'do it overs'-- just the resultant chemistry of regrets. When you unkindly point your finger sending out this ugly energy, you eventually realize you have three fingers pointing back at you delivering you the biggest share of the toxic brew. p. 99

More than 25% of chemicals used in personal care products are toxic.
True-- After analyzing 2,983 chemicals used in personal care products, 884 were found to be toxic. ~National institute of Occupational Safety and Health~ p. 153

Psychological distress will more likely shorten your life than having high blood pressure.
True-- People commonly allow themselves to become stressed to death. We doctors have been taught for decades that the classical risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the # 1 killer in humans) are smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and high blood lipids. There is no question that these factors have a major association with the 'slow burn' process of corrosion of arteries. However, a recent Scottish study of over 6500 healthy patients followed for more than seven years showed psychological distress increased the risk for cardiovascular events by more than 50%! Classical risk factors such as hypertension, which increased the risk by 13%, were surprisingly less associated with these events. The lead author of this research, published in the Dec 16/23, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, was Mark Hamer Ph.D., of the University College in London. p. 103

Most children taking anti - depressant drugs are getting counseling as well.
False-- A recent record analysis of almost 7 million children on antidepressants in the 2002 to 2006 time frame in the USA shows well over half had no therapy! Sadly, this 'give them drugs only' attitude prevails. p. 190

The VA was honest in their public disclosures regarding the suicide risk for our troops serving in the Middle East conflict. I'm giving you this one because it's too easy; ---They lied to us -- again.
False-- Even the government is not exempt as an interested party in denial. The Veteran's Administration resisted connecting the dots for servicemen affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam and by Gulf War Syndrome chemicals in the Desert Storm action. Most recently the VA was caught in a blatant lie. They reported that fewer than 800 veterans of the current Middle East conflicts had contemplated suicide, while their private e-mails put the number at 12,000! Being accountable would mean that disability payments and services associated with these maladies would have to come out of their budget. p. 29

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