Nuclear World Network

Nuclear World Network


Atomic Sailors, Quinoa & Potassium - Nuclear World Network

March 30, 2015

In today's episode, Cynthia and Marti discuss the benefits of quinoa, as well as, share a few excerpts from The Little Rad Book: Cesium-137, Part 1.

They also discuss the law of selective uptake and how to use it to block the absorption of radiation and they cover how cesium-137 is absorbed by the muscles and heart.

Also, Cynthia highlights the benefits of adding quinoa in your diet and how to make quinoa milk at home.

Plus, Marti talks about how the the Atlantic is contaminated, as US "Atomic Sailors" dumped decommissioned warheads into the Atlantic following the Cold War. Also, she reveals that the British and Belgians "jettisoned" barrels of radioactive waste into the English Channel and how contaminated Pacific seawater has the ability to migrate to the Atlantic via the polar ice cap region.

Sources:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/military/veterans/the-atomic-sailors/2157927 (http://www.tampabay.com/news/military/veterans/the-atomic-sailors/2157927)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1766365.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1766365.stm)
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012/09/russia-dumped-19-radioactive-ships-plus-14-nuclear-reactors-into-the-ocean.html (http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012/09/russia-dumped-19-radioactive-ships-plus-14-nuclear-reactors-into-the-ocean.html)
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/12/navy-dumped-thousands-tons-radioactive-waste-atlantic-ocean.html (http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/12/navy-dumped-thousands-tons-radioactive-waste-atlantic-ocean.html)
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/mediating-radiation-exposure-from-airline-travel/ (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/mediating-radiation-exposure-from-airline-travel/)

Disclaimer
This website, podcast and soon to be released book are not intended to replace professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed physician. If you require any medical related advice, contact your physician promptly. All information found at www.nuclearworld.net (http://www.nuclearworld.net/) is exclusively of a general reference nature. Do not disregard medical advice or delay treatment as a result of accessing information on this site.
All opinions, data, and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. The author makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.