Herbs / Supplements to Take Before a CAT (CT) Scan ~ Supplements to Protect Against CAT-Scan / X-Ray Radiation

A CAT/CT scan is an X-Ray Procedure that combines multiple X-Ray Images with the aid of a Computer to generate cross-sectional views, and, if needed, three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body. It is a process frequently used to identify tumors or other abnormal developments in target tissues. 

With a CAT Scan, also called a CT-Scan (  computerized axial tomography  ), a contrasting agent is either ingested as a pill or injected, these help to illuminate a specific surface area or region that is being examined. This is especially so for intestinal/abdominal CAT-Scan.

The contrasting agents may be beryllium or Iodine, and possibly some other metallic substances (Ionic/Iodized) - these agents have been implicated in contributing to abnormal cell growth or cell reproduction states , but only in very high concentrations (...however, the Scan itself releases a significant amount of Ionized Radiation - moreso than the classical 'X-Ray'.

To take precautions is a very good thing, and many Doc's may not tell you they are necessary. It is , though, imperative that you at least research these things on your own , even if you don't take the advice given in this article or by an Expert in the Field.

There are 5 supplements that can protect against the harmful effects of radiation, actually, much greater than that which is given off by the CT-scan; these herbs can actually remedy much more severe forms of Radiation.

• Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum) (!) DNA-Protecting Extract ~See_Here~ that is from one of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms in the World, if not, the most powerful, and is cherished highly by Chinese Medicine (!!) and universally recognized by multiple Cancer research centers (!!!) as well as other herbalist/shaman collaborations (!!!!). So No, it is not some crackpot, snake-oil elixir , it's actually got medicinal qualities that are Quite Impressive. 
• Aloe Vera Gel, applied onto the Skin, or the fruit ingested (which actually doesn't taste that bad), is exceptionally powerful as a skin protectant - applied to the Skin to prevent UV-Ray damage (Sun Exposure) (!) and ingested in a drink, solution or eaten to soothe the stomach (!!). It has magnificent properties in protecting from Radiation damage in general, and , like Reishi, is suggested in fukushima-like incident, specifically for skin-damage/epithelial/epidermal complications (!!*) It can also be applied to treat minor burns.....
• A MULTI-GREEN SeaWeed Algae Supplement : Something like THIS would work beautifully as it contains all algae's shown in medical study to rip heavy metals like Strontium from the blood and remove them , these "wonder herbs'' also contain antioxidants which can protect , among all others, the digestive system and as well, the liver and kidneys.
• L-Histidine : Perhaps the most important on this list, though, not in place of the others, either.. Histidine is used by the body to produce HISTAMINE : a biogenic amine involved in various immune-cell operations within the body and heavily involved in the process of inflammation - it is necessary for proper wound healing .::1::. & in protecting intestines .::2::. and Bone Marrow .:::3:::. and all cells really, from radiation damage .::~(4)~::. ..
• Ginkgo Biloba Extract : This one shows remarkable protection against cell death induced by Gamma-Radiation in several different types of studies, each at varying levels/degrees of radiation (mild, moderate, submaximal). . It is also mentioned in this famous paper by Ganesh Chandra Jagetia - A Professor @ Mizoram University.

  **REFERENCES/SOURCES**
MedicineNet : About CAT/CT Scans

• Reasons/Explanation for Beryllium Use As A Contrasting Agent

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health  & Safety - Beryllium Exposure Risks & Health Consequences / Facts Sheet

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Beryllium Compounds & Warnings/Risks

Pharmacognosy Review - PubMed/NIH - Potential of herbs in skin protection from ultraviolet radiation

U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationWARNING!INHALING BERYLLIUM DUST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE AMONG EXPOSED WORKERS; THIS LUNG DISEASE CAN BE FATAL.BERYLLIUM CAN ALSO CAUSE LUNG CANCER.

Environmental Health and Medicine Education - Beryllium (Be) Toxicity
Patient Education Care Instruction Sheet

Journal of Clinical BioChemistry & Nutrition - Radioprotective Potential of Plants and Herbs against the Effects of Ionizing Radiation

National Institute of Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine - Aloe Vera OverView



LifeExtension Magazine : Protect your DNA from CT Scans and X-rays

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