NON-PAINFUL DISEASES
And along with answers there will surely develop a new in-
dustry. An industry that not only proclaims purity for its products
but provides the proof to your satisfaction.
Burning And Numbness............................................
Burning sensations in the skin let you know that nerves are
involved. Mercury is the most common offender. Mercury may
have started the trek of a host of other toxins as well into your
nervous system: pesticide, automotive chemicals, household
chemicals, fragrance and even food chemicals. Some people can
get a burning sensation after a car trip, some when exposed to
perfume, some when walking down the soap aisle in a grocery
store. When the affected nerves don't go to skin but instead go to
an organ like toes, you might feel a toe cramp or finger cramp
instead. Remove your mercury sources.
Burning skin is an ancient malady—maybe even the basis of
concepts like “hell.” St. Anthony's fire was caused by ergot
(food fungus) ingestion. Molds don't necessarily come singly.
Maybe other mold toxins can go to your nerves, too (see Moldy
Food, page 381 ). Maybe the mold toxins interfere with pan-
tothenic acid used by your body, because giving pantothenate
(500 mg three times a day) can sometimes relieve the condition
and, of course, this is good for your body.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can cause burning, espe-
cially of the face and lips. Sometimes swelling occurs too. MSG
is used as a flavor enhancer. It was found decades ago to be a
brain toxin and was taken out of baby food. But what about
adults? Especially those who already have a brain problem.
Throw it all out of your kitchen. Ask at restaurants which foods
have it.