Are Airport Security Scanners safe? The answer is...... Anything that
emits radiation is not safe. I take pride in the fact Savannah Chiropractic Center has
the latest and greatest in x-ray equipment that insures the least amount of radiation
exposure during those few times when an x-ray is needed to diagnose a problem.
I've heard as much as 1.5 rads worth of exposure is emitted during every scanned
passenger from these scanners. Due to the happenings in Japan's nuclear reactors,
we are all getting an education on radiation exposure and the harmful effects.
Radiation is accumulative, research has already determined 300 to 350 rads will
cause damage. 600 rads in one dose means death. Putting up with the inconvenience
of a pat down or getting scanned ?, you make the choice. I'm just here to present some
information, but doing the math it doesn't take to many trips through the scanner to rack
up a huge amount of RAD (radiation absorbed dose).
What can we do about it?
NutriWest makes a product called "Complete Glutathion" which is a major anti - oxidant
which will clean up the free radicals produces during exposure to radiation. I personally
take three a day. We always keep this product on hand and you can call the office at
912-356-0031 for details. Kelp or any other rich dark green leafy vegetables are
usually high in Iodine and Iron which can help protect vital organs that preserve our
immunity. Blueberries and other dark berries are good antioxidants as well to
incorporate into your diet. Here is a great recipe of a great tasting smoothie that any
10 year old will smack the lips over and provides the proper amount of nutrition that will
sustain you through your day. Enjoy!
Dr. Vaughn
Each Time You are Exposed to This Machine, You
Boost Your Risk of Cancer
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) claims that backscatter scans are
safe. But how do medical professionals personally feel about it?
Many doctors don't opt out of the scans. Dr. Drew Pinsky calls the amount of radiation
"inconsequential." However, some researchers question whether the manufacturers'
measurements are valid -- the exposure to radiation may actually be 10 times more
than what the manufacturers claim.
And Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, takes a
pat-down instead of going through a scanner when he travels. Brawley's deputy, Dr.
Len Lichtenfeld, has the same opinion.
According to CNN:
"Lichtenfeld says it doesn't necessarily give him great comfort that the TSA says the
scans are safe. 'I can still remember getting my feet radiated as a child when I went to
the shoe store and they had a machine which could see how my foot fit in the new
shoes,' he says. 'We were told then that they were safe, and they were not.'"
Sources:
CNN March 31, 2011
WIRED Magazine March 2, 2011
WIRED Magazine March 15, 2011
GetBetterHealth.com April 9, 2011
emits radiation is not safe. I take pride in the fact Savannah Chiropractic Center has
the latest and greatest in x-ray equipment that insures the least amount of radiation
exposure during those few times when an x-ray is needed to diagnose a problem.
I've heard as much as 1.5 rads worth of exposure is emitted during every scanned
passenger from these scanners. Due to the happenings in Japan's nuclear reactors,
we are all getting an education on radiation exposure and the harmful effects.
Radiation is accumulative, research has already determined 300 to 350 rads will
cause damage. 600 rads in one dose means death. Putting up with the inconvenience
of a pat down or getting scanned ?, you make the choice. I'm just here to present some
information, but doing the math it doesn't take to many trips through the scanner to rack
up a huge amount of RAD (radiation absorbed dose).
What can we do about it?
NutriWest makes a product called "Complete Glutathion" which is a major anti - oxidant
which will clean up the free radicals produces during exposure to radiation. I personally
take three a day. We always keep this product on hand and you can call the office at
912-356-0031 for details. Kelp or any other rich dark green leafy vegetables are
usually high in Iodine and Iron which can help protect vital organs that preserve our
immunity. Blueberries and other dark berries are good antioxidants as well to
incorporate into your diet. Here is a great recipe of a great tasting smoothie that any
10 year old will smack the lips over and provides the proper amount of nutrition that will
sustain you through your day. Enjoy!
Dr. Vaughn
Each Time You are Exposed to This Machine, You
Boost Your Risk of Cancer
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) claims that backscatter scans are
safe. But how do medical professionals personally feel about it?
Many doctors don't opt out of the scans. Dr. Drew Pinsky calls the amount of radiation
"inconsequential." However, some researchers question whether the manufacturers'
measurements are valid -- the exposure to radiation may actually be 10 times more
than what the manufacturers claim.
And Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, takes a
pat-down instead of going through a scanner when he travels. Brawley's deputy, Dr.
Len Lichtenfeld, has the same opinion.
According to CNN:
"Lichtenfeld says it doesn't necessarily give him great comfort that the TSA says the
scans are safe. 'I can still remember getting my feet radiated as a child when I went to
the shoe store and they had a machine which could see how my foot fit in the new
shoes,' he says. 'We were told then that they were safe, and they were not.'"
Sources:
CNN March 31, 2011
WIRED Magazine March 2, 2011
WIRED Magazine March 15, 2011
GetBetterHealth.com April 9, 2011
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