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USDA looking to allow yet more synthetic chemicals in organic meat

July 21, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

USDA looking to allow yet more synthetic chemicals in organic meat

If the USDA's proposed rule passes, livestock will be treated with such chemicals as:Atropine, a lethal belladonna extract used to treat pesticide exposure. The NOP approved the use of atropine after consulting with the EPA and FDA.Bismuth subsalicyate, an anti-diarrhea drug used to treat ulcers. The FDA said that bismuth could be approved for use ...

Study proves the gastrointestinal benefits of curcumin

November 20, 2018 - atropine (ATR). Atropine is a drug whose effects include slowing down motility or bowel movement.

They observed the same effect after 15 days of treatment in mice delayed by L-arginine, an essential amino acid. L-arginine is crucial to the formation of proteins in the body, but in very large doses, it causes gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea. Interestingly, these effects were not seen in mice with normal gastrointestinal propulsion.

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USDA looking to allow yet more synthetic chemicals in organic meat

July 21, 2006 - USDA looking to allow yet more synthetic chemicals in organic meat

Friday, July 21, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: organic meat, grocery warning, health newsIf the USDA's proposed rule passes, livestock will be treated with such chemicals as:Atropine, a lethal belladonna extract used to treat pesticide exposure. The NOP approved the use of atropine after consulting with the EPA and FDA.Bismuth subsalicyate, an anti-diarrhea drug used to treat ulcers....

Researchers discover evidence of HALLUCINOGEN use among ancient Europeans

April 14, 2023 - atropine, scopolamine and ephedrine – plant chemicals that are still components of present-day medications and stimulants.

Plant alkaloids caused prehistoric shamans to see "visions"

Atropine and scopolamine are naturally discovered in the Solanaceae (nightshade) plant family and can cause delirium, hallucinations and altered sensory perception. Ephedrine is a stimulant obtained from several species of shrubs and pines, most notably the Ephedra family. This ...

Legal drugs kill more people than illegal ones: Research shows prescription drugs are the 3rd leading cause of death

December 15, 2017 - atropine is added to the placebo to more effectively blind the trials, the effect disappears. There is a chance that many other drugs that have no true effect, like anticholinergic drugs for urinary incontinence and anti-dementia drugs, also "have cerebral side effects and can kill patients."

A lot of these drug-related deaths are "invisible." People get myocardial infarctions and hip fractures even if they don't take drugs, and general practitioners don't know ...

A natural remedy for asthma found in traditional medicine from Ghana

December 19, 2018 - atropine and mepyramine.

Lastly, cytological and histological tests were conducted to determine how the extract affects mast cells. These are responsible for releasing agonists like histamines during inflammatory and allergic reactions.

A natural equivalent to antihistamines

The results of their tests showed that it took more time for pre-convulsive dyspnea to set into guinea pigs that were pre-treated with the Ming aralia extract. The treated animals ...

Stranded nurse saves his own life during a heart attack

June 12, 2018 - atropine, and amiodarone to give his heart a jump start to beat back into rhythm. Hours later, the Australian's Royal Flying Doctor Service came to his aid and airlifted him to a hospital in Perth.

After running more tests, doctors found a severe blockage in his mid-right coronary artery which required him to undergo an operation. Forty-eight hours later, he was released from the hospital.

In a statement, the veteran nurse said, "My 20 years of emergency nursing ...

More than just cosmetics: Royal jelly can also be used as a gentle laxative, research finds

September 23, 2020 - atropine, a drug that can trigger muscle relaxation at high concentrations.

On the other hand, treatment with the cholinesterase inhibitor (CI), eserine sulfate, enhanced royal jelly-induced contractions. CIs work by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that helps induce muscle relaxation.

Meanwhile, treatment with royal jelly and acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine and turns off muscle contraction, ...

Learn to identify these poisonous plants that look edible but could kill you

January 31, 2019 -

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)

Belladonna, or deadly nightshade, is sometimes mistaken for blueberries. The whole plant is toxic, but its roots are the most dangerous. Belladonna contains a toxin called atropine which can increase your heart rate. Other side effects include dizziness and hallucinations.

Belladonna is bitter and a single leaf is toxic enough to potentially kill you.

Castor beans (Ricinus communis) 

This plant produces castor ...