Radiation is something that we all come into contact with on a daily basis. It generally comes in two forms; terrestrial and cosmic. Terrestrial radiation elements are found all over. In soil, water, air, and even in the food that we eat, particularly if it is grown in the ground.

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The largest contributor to radiation in the natural world though is radon, which is a decaying product of uranium, released from rocks and soil. This gets into our air as well as our water supply and we are usually completely unaware of its’ presence. Cosmic rays of radiation are another source that we get everyday. Most of it is blocked by our atmosphere, but not all.

Then of course there are the ways in which humans are creating more radiation.

Smokers inhale a form of radiation, the rocks, cement, bricks we use in building often times contain uranium ores, increases in air travel has contributed to our exposure of cosmic rays and…

Two pilots unions have warned their members to avoid the new X-ray security scanners that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been deploying at airports across the country.

The medical field also contributes although not typically on a daily basis; dental Xrays, CT scans, MRI, radio isotope injection to diagnose cancer, radiation therapy to treat cancer, microwaves, radio towers, cell phones, and the list goes on and on.

Today of course we are more concerned then ever. The escalating crisis in Japan has led many of us to start thinking about serious radiation exposure and has resulted in a lot of impulse buying of the most common treatment: Iodine, to the point that it is disappearing all together. But fear not, there are many other, natural ways to protect ourselves from radiation poisoning.

  1. Herbs. One of the best herbal protectors against radiation is Rosemary which contains Carnosic and Rosmarinic acids. According to Natural News, two different studies were done in Spain showing the positive effects of using Rosemary. It fights radiation damage to the cell and rids the body of DNA damaging free radicals. It is readily available at any grocery or health food store or can be grown in a windowsill herb garden and is a wonderful addition to many meals. Herbs such as Cilantro help to remove heavy metals from the body, while others such as Dandelion help to rid the body of free radicals and keep the liver but this is an example of a few easy to obtain herbs that can be used for your protection.


  2. Foods. Obviously a healthy diet is a great start for having a body capable of removing some of the toxins related to radiation. Some foods though are more helpful in the event of excess radiation. Any food containing caffeic acid, such as apples, citrus fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage to name just a few. In a study done in India caffeic acid was injected into cells and then those cells were subjected to varying degrees of radiation, the control group was not. In all of the cells injected with the acid, there was no damage to the cells at all. The control group showed various degrees of genetic damage. Another food source of great protection is seaweed (kelp, spirulina, brown algae), due to its natural iodine content and ability to slow the accumulation of nuerotoxic metals. Buckwheat, turmeric, ginko, and any potassium rich foods are also great ways to protect yourself.


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  3. Vitamins and supplements. The British Journal of Radiology tells us that Vitamin C, E, and beta carotene are all effective tools for protection against radiation but get little attention. Vitamin C can protect against radiation as well as repair damage done to cells from previous exposure. Calcium and Magnesium are both strong defenders against Strontonium 90. They can reduce the absorption by over 50%. Bee pollen has been shown to reduce the effects against radium and brewer’s yeast has been shown to protect and even repair damage from many different types of radiation. This is just a small list of the many vitamins and supplements that can offer protection against radiation. They are some of the easiest to obtain. For a full listing and explanation of more options, RifeEnergyMedecine.com is a good resource.



Don’t let anyone fool you. Radiation exposure on any level is NOT OK. Radiation disrupts our cellular growth, can make our cells grow abnormally or just die off completely. Some of the cells will even be mutated and then reproduce; this is the process leading us to cancer. Obviously the more exposure we receive the worse the situation is as the cells do not have time to replace the ones killed off by the radiation, but it is all bad.

Do yourself a favor and no matter what happens in Japan or at any of the other countless nuclear facilities, start taking action now with the products listed above. We cannot prevent all exposure but let’s try and prevent what we can, when we can.

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Written by Mary Hickcox who is a registered nurse, trained in the US. She has worked for 12 years in Connecticut hospitals, first as a nurse’s aide and then as Registered Nurse (RN). Her experience is in surgical and emergency medicines, although she has also worked in medical, cardiology, and oncology.



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