#canswer

News, a report of recent events; information; intelligence.

Well, in this case, it would the lack of it. More specifically, how misinformed Ann Coulter is and that how much her common sense had eluded her. How can general uncontrolled exposure to radiation contribute beneficially to human health? Also, in what ways is New York Times a reputable medical science journal? I would at least consider her position if she had any formal training. I understand that low level bursts of radiation can act as an antiseptic agent, which is similar to the microwave radiation used to kill off any bacteria.

Common sense would tell you that if it can kill a bunch of microscopic cells, then it can also kill your cells too. Yes, we can live just fine if a small part of our cells are killed off. However, over time, these unnecessary cell deaths would accumulate minute DNA mutations and eventually cause cancer.

Now, that is assuming a narrow range of EM radiation. The exposure that she is talking about may include anywhere from high energy beta particles to even gamma rays. That is equivalent to baking in the sun's UV rays, and taking bunch of x-rays, and baking in the microwave oven all at once.

There are a lot of documented cases of cancer caused by excess solar radiation (natural sunbathing, etc.) as well as the fallout from Chernobyl. Statistically speaking, it is irresponsible of her to spread her own advise against the sheer amount of evidence contrary to that. I would put my money against radiation exposure as normal therapy unless you want to end up as a blob of tumors.

We are all living with enough background radiation already...just trying to live happily,