Gulf Toxins & Illness

June 17, 2011 www.coasttocoastam.com Coast Insider Audio



Gulf Toxins & Illness:

Doctor Of Oriental Medicine and Homeopathic Physician Robin Falkov discussed the toxins and pollutants remaining from the Gulf oil spill, both in the environment and the fish. She detailed the wave of health problems developing from exposure to the toxins. BP's spraying of the chemical Corexit to disperse the massive oil spill just cosmetically broke the oil down into smaller globules rather than removed it, and also caused its own set of health problems, she detailed.

Exposure to Corexit (which also got in the air) can cause lacerations on the skin, sore thoats, headaches, lung infections, bleeding, and thinking & coordination problems, she noted. There are also similar symptoms from eating contaminated fish from the region, Falkov added.

The extent of illnesses in the region are not yet known, but during the third hour, two people directly affected by the toxins, Paul Doomm and Denise Rednour shared their stories. Doomm, a 22 year old, living in the Gulf region of Florida, said he was enjoying the beach and eating fresh seafood before heading off to Marine boot camp. Though the BP spill had happened, there were no caution signs on the beach. One day while surfing, he felt the sting of the Corexit in the water. Over the course of a summer, he began to suffer from internal bleeding and severe headaches, and was eventually diagnosed with lesions on the brain, and chemically induced seizures. He came to believe that it was the toxins in the air rather than exposure from the water that brought on his illness.

Rednour was working as an animal rescuer, and took photos as the oil arrived on the beach near where she lived in Long Beach, Mississippi. Within 30 days of exposure, she suffered from blurred vision, bleeding, and lung infections. She also believed the bulk of the exposure came from inhalation of the Corexit in the air, and compared the effects to what workers in the 9-11 clean-up went through.

GM Foods Update:

First hour guest, author and filmmaker Jeffrey Smith shared an update on the dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods. He reported that in one study, the Bt-toxin from GM corn showed up in the blood of women and fetuses, putting in doubt Monsanto's health safety claims. In regards to proposed "frankenfish," there's an amendment in a House bill that would prohibit the FDA from approving genetically engineered salmon, he announced.



Today in Strangeness:

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the people of the United States, arrived in New York City's harbor on this day in in 1885. The dismantled 151 ft. statue was enclosed in more than 200 packing cases. On June 17, 1964, a floating trade fair from Japan docked in London, featuring such futuristic products as a telephone booth that transmitted pictures.

Coast to Coast AM Schedule 6.17.11 - 6.23.11:

Here's what's in store for the next week!

Friday, June 17th, 2011: In the first half, author Jim Steinmeyer talks about the history of stage magic. Followed by Open Lines. Hosted by George Noory.

Saturday, June 18th, 2011: Joining Ian Punnett, Professor of Psychology Douglas Kenrick will expose the selfish animalistic underside of human nature and show how human beings are a lot like howling hyenas, with heads full of homicidal tendencies and sexual fantasies. First hour guest, numerologist Glynis McCants talks about the number cycles of people fallen from grace like Anthony Weiner and John Edwards.

6-10p PT: Art Bell - Somewhere in Time returns to 4/23/01 when technology expert Mark Pesce discussed how one day we might breathe in nano computers to fix our DNA.

Sunday, June 19th, 2011: Author Whitley Strieber joins George Knapp to discuss the events in his classic book The Key and what happened when a strange man showed up unannounced to warn Strieber that mankind is trapped. First hour guest, Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the U.S., talks about the deep links of the human-animal bond, as well as the conflicting impulses that have led us to betray this bond through cruelty to animals.

Monday, June 20th, 2011: First Half: Space historian Robert Zimmerman will discuss recent events in space politics and history including developments at NASA, and how the sun's magnetic field is shutting down, which is producing cold weather around the globe. Followed by astrophysicist and author Dr. Bernard Haisch who'll share his theory that the universe is a product of an intelligence, and address some of the stranger concepts in modern physics such as parallel universes. Hosted by George Noory.

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011: First Half: Clinical laboratory scientist Dr. Elizabeth Plourde will discuss her research on sunscreen lotion and how it is creating numerous health and environmental concerns, and ironically contributing to an increase in cases of skin cancer. Followed by nutritional therapist Nora Gedgaudas who'll address how diet affects the brain, hormone balance, the aging process, and the crucial role of vitamin D in cancer and disease prevention. Hosted by George Noory.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011: British ufologist Nick Redfern will discuss a full-length study of the Men in Black phenomenon, and will look at numerous cases from the start of the UFO in the late-1940s to the present day. He'll address the various theories regarding the nature of the Men in Black: are they government agents, aliens, time-travelers or paranormal entities? Related blog. Hosted by George Noory.

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011: George Noory hosts guests, TBA.