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Germ Theory vs Terrain Theory of Health & Disease

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Angie September 13, 2020
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Everyone gets sick from time to time. Have you noticed though that some people seem to catch the flu every season and get colds frequently, while some only get minor sniffles once in a while? Some people recover quickly whereas others deal with coughs or fatigue even weeks after initially getting sick.

Why are some people more vulnerable to infections and have a more difficult time recovering than others? How can you improve your health to reduce your risk of frequent or prolonged infections and illness? Understanding the germ theory and terrain theory of health may provide some insight to your questions.

In this article, I will explain what the germ theory of health is and what are its origins. I will share what the terrain theory of health is and what are its origins. You will understand the difference between the two theories. You will understand that our modern healthcare system is based on the germ theory and what the gaps are in this system. I will share my best natural strategies to optimize your terrain and improve your health and well-being.

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What Is the Germ Theory of Health

The germ theory of health believes that germs or pathogens can lead to disease. These pathogens are microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, and non-living pathogens, such as viruses. These microorganisms are not visible to your eyes without using magnifications. They can invade animals and humans and cause disease by growing and reproducing in their bodies. Diseases caused by germs or pathogens are referred to as infectious diseases. 

The germ theory believes that disease arises due to exposure to germs outside the body. It believes that the function, shape, and color of microorganisms are constant and every disease is associated with specific microorganisms. It believes that we should protect ourselves against germs and tend to support vaccinations as a way of protection.

It pays little attention to the health of our cells and the strength of our immune system, instead, the theory focuses on the idea that disease from germs can strike at anybody. The main emphasis of the germ theory of health is the killing of germs (1, 2, 3, 4). 

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Origins of the Germ Theory of Health

The origins of the germ theory of health date back to ancient times. Greek historian, Thucydides (460 – 400 BC) has written about the idea that diseases can spread person to person through tiny seeds. Sushruta in the 6th century BC has also theorized that disease may spread person to person through food, touching, sexual contact, and other activities.

Basic concepts of the germ theory of health emerged in the Middle Ages. Physicians Ibn Sina n 1025, Ibn Khatima, and Ibn al-Khatib in the 14th century have discussed its basic ideas. The idea that diseases could spread by seed-like entities was first introduced by Girolamo Fracastoro in the 1500s and expanded upon by Marcus von Plenciz in 1762. In the early 1800s, Agostine Bassi has observed diseases in silkworms caused by parasites and theorized that similar things are happening in humans and animals. 

His work greatly influenced Louis Pasteur, the father of the germ theory of health. Through scientific experiments, Pasteur demonstrated that disease microorganisms in the environment are the ones causing disease instead of the air itself as it was believed at the time.   For example, the idea of “catching a cold,” started before we knew much about microbial life and the thought was that cold air itself could cause you to become ill. 

Pasteur’s germ theory of health was later further developed by Robert Koch and other scientists laying on the main foundations of our modern-day healthcare (5, 6, 7, 8).

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What Is the Terrain Theory of Health

While the germ theory of health believes that disease is caused by germs and can affect anyone, another theory believes that germs cannot cause infection and disease unless the conditions within the body allow it. An unhealthy body may be the feeding ground for the growth and reproduction of these microbes, whereas a healthy body is a poor host where microbes cannot take up residence and cause illness. This is the terrain theory of health.

The terrain theory, also called the ‘cellular theory’ of health looks at the body as a terrain. Your terrain is your internal environment within your body. A diseased and unhealthy body may attract pathogenic germs and cannot fend for itself, whereas a healthy body may repel them or keep them in balance.

The terrain theory believes that disease will happen due to germs inside the body instead of outside of them. It believes that microorganisms change function, shape, and color depending on their environment. It explains that we need microorganisms and they can actually help to develop important metabolic functions and help our bodies if we provide a healthy environment for them.  As science has evolved we have learned about the great importance of the terrain of our microbiome in our health.  

The terrain theory explains that an unhealthy body environment attracts disease, and in order to prevent and fight disease, we need to create health. It places a major emphasis on the health of our cells and the strength of our immune system.

The terrain theory of health tends to be vaccine hesitant and puts less emphasis on killing germs through constant sanitation and use of antibiotics. Instead, the terrain theory looks at germs as an important asset to building healthy homeostasis in the body (4, 9, 10).  This parallels well with restoring balance and homeostasis to our microbiome.  

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Origins of the Terrain Theory of Health

The terrain theory of health was introduced by Claude Bernard and Antoine Bechamp. This terrain theory of health is the exact opposite of the germ theory of health by Pasteur. It looks at a more holistic look at disease examining the host instead of the invader.

The idea that an unhealthy bodily environment is more likely to attract and be a good host for disease explains why, for example, the exact same flu virus in the same flu season may affect certain people more than others. The terrain theory of health believes in the importance of creating a healthy body through detoxification, nutrition, and lifestyle (4, 9, 10).

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Modern Healthcare Is Based on Germ Theory

Western medicine and modern healthcare have been focusing on the germ theory of health for over 150 years. They believe that pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other pathogens are the main cause of infectious diseases. For this reason, they have been playing a major emphasis on sterilization and killing pathogens and tumors. While this has some benefits, there are also many downsides.

If you need surgery, for example, you certainly want an operating room to be clean to avoid infections. Washing your hands and cleaning your hands has its place and benefits. However, this overemphasis on sterilization and killing germs takes away from creating a healthy environment in our body. Over sterilization may actually make you more vulnerable to infections and illnesses.

Our modern healthcare, which is based on the germ theory, puts little to no emphasis on supporting and strengthening the body, instead, it tries to control our external environment and treat symptoms of the disease. On the other hand, holistic, natural, and functional health practitioners, like myself, understand the importance of creating homeostasis within our body, improving our health through nutrition and lifestyle, and optimizing our microbiome and internal environment to prevent disease and improve recovery.

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How To Optimize Your Terrain

Most people can relate with both the germ theory and the terrain theory of health and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.  Very large exposures to pathogenic microbes can be very dangerous, however, small exposures can actually prime our immune system and make our body more resilient to disease.   

The “hormesis” theory of health explains how exposures to dirt, dander and germs early in life and consistently throughout life make our immune system function better.  For example, kids who grow up on farms have much lower rates of asthma, allergies and autoimmune disease as opposed to children who grow up in urban environments.  This is thought to be due to the increased microbial exposure on the farm that challenges the immune system to adapt early in life.

With this said, we know that everyone can benefit from optimizing their terrain or creating a better environment within their body. If you want to experience increased energy, improved health, and more happiness in life, follow my tips on how to optimize your terrain.

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Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Plan

What you put in your body matters. If you are feeding your body with unhealthy, inflammatory foods, you are setting up an unhealthy terrain that may attract infections or disease. If you are nurturing your body with healthy, anti-inflammatory foods, you are allowing your body to create a healthy homeostasis that can protect you. 

Eliminate inflammatory foods, such as refined sugar, refined oil, artificial ingredients, conventional meat and dairy, processed food, deep-fried foods, and junk food. Honor your body with an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan abundant in nutrient-dense foods, such as organic greens, vegetables, low-glycemic index fruits, herb, spices, nuts and seeds, fermented foods, healthy fats, and clean protein from pasture-raised beef, free-range poultry and eggs, and wild-caught fish. To learn more about the anti-inflammatory ketogenic nutrition plan I recommend, read this article. 

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Positive Mindset 

Your body’s health not only depends on the foods that you put in but the thoughts you feed it with. Having a negative mindset can bring your energy down, increase your stress levels, and lead to poor sleeping habits. Having a negative mindset, feeling stressed, sad, or overwhelmed, may also increase your risk of unhealthy habits, such as eating sugary junk food or skipping your exercise routine. 

To develop a positive mindset, I recommend that you surround yourself with positive people and positive activities. Pay attention to your thoughts, and transform negative thoughts into positive ones. Keep a gratitude journal and practice daily gratitude. Practice positive affirmations.

Pray or engage in other spiritual practices that feel true to your heart. Seek out laughter and humor. If you are used to thinking negatively, it may feel weird at first and may take some effort. Don’t worry, as you practice, it will come naturally to you. If you feel that you need some help, you may seek support from a therapist, life coach, or spiritual counselor to help you with releasing negative energy and creating a mindset shift.

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Reduce Stress & Optimize Sleeping Habits

Reducing stress and optimizing your sleeping habits is key for optimizing your terrain. Chronic stress and poor sleep both lead to inflammation and disease. They may increase poor eating and lifestyle habits that further harm your health. Reducing your stress levels and optimizing sleep, however, may have anti-inflammatory benefits and help to create a healthy environment in your body and mind.

To reduce stress employ any or all of the strategies I recommended for developing a positive mindset. Reduce stressful activities from your life. Try journaling, prayer, meditation, guided relaxation, and breath work. Spend time in nature and do some grounding by walking barefoot on the earth.

Support your sleep and circadian rhythms by going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day. Avoid electronics, caffeine, and food several hours before bedtime. Engage in relaxing activities and sip on herbal tea to wind down. Make sure that your bedroom is a safe and comfortable sanctuary that supports your sleep and rest.

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Reduce Toxic Load

Unfortunately, our modern world is full of toxins. There are toxins in our air, water, conventional produce, conventional cleaning and body products, and other household items. A high toxic load invites disease in your body while lowering toxicity helps to protect your health.

Eat organic food whenever possible. Use organic, natural, and DIY cleaning, beauty, and body products instead of toxic conventional ones. Make sure that you have a good air filtration system in your home and office and invest in a water purifying system as well. Reduce the use of plastic by opting for glassware, stainless steel, bamboo, pottery, wood, fiber cloths, and beeswax-covered cloths. Spend more time in nature and enjoy the fresh air.

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Regular Movement & Exercise

Movement and exercise are critical for your overall help. They energize your body and support your cardiovascular health. They support your immune system, reduce inflammation, and improve your mental health.

I recommend that you exercise at least 5 times a week for 20 to 30 minutes. Mix up cardiovascular exercise, such as hiking, jumping on the trampoline, swimming, or biking, strength- and resistance training, such as bodyweight exercises, weight lifting, TRX, or CrossFit, and low-impact exercise, such as yoga, pilates, stretching, or light walks.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great way to mix cardio with strength training within one short workout. I recommend that you stay active each day by going for walks and hikes, dancing to your favorite song, taking the stairs at work, stretching regularly, playing with your kids and pets, or gardening.

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Optimize The Gut Microbiome

Your gut microbiome is connected to all parts of your body, including your immune system, brain and nervous system, cardiovascular system, and skin health. Having an imbalanced gut microbiome can result in chronic inflammation. It can also make your body more vulnerable to pathogens, infections, and disease. A balanced gut microbiome, on the other hand, supports your immune system and all areas of your body and may help to reduce the risk of infections and disease.

To optimize your gut microbiome, it is important that you support it with anti-inflammatory gut-healthy foods. I recommend that you eat plenty of prebiotic-rich foods to support probiotics in your gut, including onion, garlic, leeks, broccoli, asparagus, dandelion, jicama, and Jerusalem artichokes.

Eat plenty of fermented foods, including sauerkrauts, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha. I recommend that you take high-quality probiotics, such as ProbioCharge or SBO Probiotics as well. Additionally, I recommend Gut Repair to improve gut microbiome imbalance and dysbiosis. 

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Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a way of eating that cycles between specific periods of fasting (not eating) and feasting (eating). It is a powerful and ancient healing strategy that helps to optimize your health.

Intermittent fasting may help to improve immune regulation, stimulate cellular autophagy, improve genetic repair mechanisms, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower the risk of chronic disease. Simply put, intermittent fasting may help to create a healthy terrain in your entire body (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19).

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Getting Started with Intermittent Fasting

If you are new to intermittent fasting, I recommend that you start with the Simple Fast which involves 12 hours of fasting including your overnight sleep. If you eat dinner at 7 pm, you stop eating after and you won’t be eating until 7 am the next day. Gradually, you can increase your fasting window.

Most people feel the best with a 16:8 approach, either doing 16 hours of fasting three times a week on the Cycle Fast or doing daily 16-hour fasts on a Strong Fast. Women tend to do the best on the Crescendo Fasting method. You may learn more about some of the best intermittent fasting strategies and how to get started by reading this article.

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Use Immune Support Nutrients 

Nutrient deficiencies are one of the main underlying reasons that cause an unhealthy terrain and increase your risk of infections, pain, and disease. If you’ve been eating an unhealthy diet low in nutrients, chances are, your body is experiencing some nutrient deficiencies.

Even if you are eating a nutrient-dense diet, gut microbiome imbalances may interfere with proper absorption leading to deficiencies. Unfortunately, our soils are also depleted, so even a nutrient-dense diet may not be enough in some cases without careful attention and proper supplementation.

Some of the most common nutrient deficiencies include vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. All these nutrients are critical for your terrain and immune health. Here is what I recommend:

  • Vitamin D: To optimize your vitamin D levels, I recommend spending time out on the sunshine regularly, eating vitamin D-rich foods, such as fatty fish, beef liver, and egg yolks, and daily supplementation with a vitamin D3/K2 product.
  • Magnesium: To optimize your magnesium levels, I recommend eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, seafood, nuts, and seeds, and supplementing with CalMag Support.
  • Vitamin C: To optimize your vitamin C levels, I recommend eating citrus, strawberries, kiwi and peppers, and supplementing with Super C.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: To optimize your omega-3 fatty acid levels, I recommend eating wild-caught fish, seafood, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts and hemp seeds, and supplementing with Pro Omega CRP.
  • Zinc: To optimize your zinc levels, I recommend eating seafood, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cacao, spinach, and mushrooms, and supplementing with Zinc Charge.

To find out if you have a nutrient deficiency, you may consider micronutrient testing and working with a functional health practitioner for professional support. 

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Use Immune-Supportive Herbs 

I cannot emphasize enough how important eating an anti-inflammatory nutrient-dense diet is for optimizing your terrain and supporting your health. Such a nutrient-dense eating plan involves a lot of immune-supportive herbs that protect your overall health. 

Some of the best immune-supportive herbs include curcumin, ginger, Boswellia, resveratrol, and quercetin :

  • Curcumin: Curcumin is the active compound of the spice, turmeric, that has been used for thousands of years in India and other Asian cultures for its medicinal properties. Curcumin is one of the most well-researched spices with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-reducing benefits (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26).
  • Ginger: Ginger is a relative of turmeric and is also part of the rhizome family. It has been used in ancient China, India, and later in the Roman empire for medicinal benefits. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing herb (27, 28, 29, 30).
  • Boswellia: Boswellia or Indian Frankincense is a potent herbal extract that comes from the Boswellia serrata tree. It has been used in Asia and Africa for its healing benefits. It possesses fantastic anti-inflammatory benefits (31, 32).
  • Resveratrol: Resveratrol is a powerful compound found in the skin of grapes and berries. It offers powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune protecting properties (33).
  • Quercetin: Quercetin is a flavonoid that can be found in vegetables and fruits, such as onions, leafy greens, broccoli, and berries. It is rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting benefits (34).

While adding these nutrient-supporting herbs, curcumin and ginger in particular, to your smoothies, soups, and dishes is important, to optimize your immune system, supplementation is your best bet. This is why I recommend taking Inflam Defense™ to lower inflammation and to protect you from health issues which may result from inflammation.

This supplement is a powerful combination of anti-inflammatory herbs, such as curcumin, boswellia, ginger, and rosemary extract as well as nutrients from quercetin and rutin, and proteolytic enzymes. It is designed to help downregulate the inflammatory process and deal with the negative impact of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Take one capsule twice a day with meals or for advanced protection take two or more capsules twice a day or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Final Thoughts

Western medicine and modern healthcare have been focusing on the germ theory of health for over 150 years. This theory believes that pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other pathogens are the main cause of infectious diseases.

For this reason, modern healthcare has been putting a major emphasis on sterilization and killing pathogens and tumors, controlling our external environment, and treating symptoms, while placing little to no emphasis on supporting and strengthening the body.

The terrain theory of health offers a contrast to the germ theory. It explains that germs cannot cause infection and disease unless the conditions within the body allow it. It places an importance on creating health and homeostasis within our body to improve and protect our health, instead of trying to control our external environment by focusing on killing pathogens outside of us. The terrain theory of health believes that we can improve our health through nutrition and lifestyle. Follow my tips to optimize your terrain and improve your health and well-being.

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I understand that the fellow members of the Association that provide services and care do so in the capacity of a fellow member and not in the capacity as a licensed health care provider. I further understand that within the association no doctor-patient relationship exists but only a contract member-member Association relationship. In addition, I have freely chosen to change my legal status as a public patient, customer or client to a private member of the Association. I further understand that it is entirely my own responsibility to consider the advice and recommendations offered to me by my fellow members and to educate myself as to the efficacy, risks and desirability of same and the acceptance of the offered or recommended treatment, tools and care is my own carefully considered decision. Any request by me to a fellow member to assist me or provide me with the aforementioned treatment, tools and care is my own free decision in an exercise of my rights and made by me for my benefit, and I agree to hold Terry Chamberlin and other members and the Association harmless from any unintentional liability for the results of such care, except for harm that results from instances of a clear and present danger of substantive evil as determined by the Association, as stated and defined by the United States and Canadian Supreme Courts

In addition, I understand that, since the Association is protected by the principles of the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the Charter of Rights of Canada, it is outside the jurisdiction and authority of Federal, State and any other governmental Agencies and Authorities concerning any and all complaints or grievances against the Association, any Trustee(s), members or other staff persons. All rights of complaints or grievances will be settled by Terry Chamberlin and will be waived by the member for the benefit of the Association and its members. Because the privacy and security of membership records maintained within the Association have been held to be inviolate by the U.S. and Canadian Supreme Courts, the undersigned member waives all privacy rights and complaint processes. Any medical or healthcare records kept by the association will be strictly protected and only released upon written request of the member. I agree that if any dispute arises I will seek to settle it privately between Terry Chamberlin and myself and I agree I cannot and will not take this private matter to a State, Provincial, Federal or any other government public protection agency.

I agree to join the Association, a private membership association under common law, whose members seek to help each other achieve better health and live longer with good quality of life.

I understand that the doctors, nurses, and other practitioners who are fellow members of the Association are offering me advice, services, and benefits that do not necessarily conform to conventional medical care. I do not expect these benefits to include on-call coverage, hospital care, or the usual and customary care provided by most physicians. I will receive such primary and specialist care elsewhere.

As a member, I accept the goals of helping my body function better and choosing techniques that are both safe and have a reasonably good chance to succeed, realizing that no diagnostic technique or treatment is foolproof. If I choose to forgo drugs, surgery, or radiation that has been recommended to me by others, I fully accept the risk that I might suffer serious consequences from that choice. Other aspects of informed consent will take place in my discussions with the providers and my fellow members of the Association.

My activities within the Association are a private matter that will not be shared with anyone else without my specific permission. All records and documents remain as property of the Association, even if I receive a copy of them. I fully agree not to file a malpractice lawsuit nor take any other legal action against a fellow member of the Association, unless that member has exposed me to a clear and present danger of substantive evil. I acknowledge that the members of the Association do not carry malpractice insurance.

I enter into this agreement of my own free will or on behalf of my dependent without any pressure or promise of cure. I affirm that I do not represent any Province, State, Federal or any other governmental agency whose purpose is to regulate and approve products. I have read and understood this document, and my questions have been answered fully to my satisfaction. I understand that I can withdraw from this agreement and terminate my membership in this association at any time.

These pages consist of the entire agreement for my membership in this Association and they supersede any previous agreement.

I understand that the membership gives me access to nutritional products and services that will require a fee to receive said products and services. I agree to pay said fees to receive said products and services.

I agree this contract began on the date of my joining the Facebook group, “The Natural Health Library”. I declare that by joining this private webpage, I have carefully read the entirety of this document and I fully understand and agree with it.

I also agree that, should I disagree with any part of this statement, I will immediately delete my membership here.

 

Privacy Policy

WHO WE ARE

We want to help you succeed in your health goals so we work hard to provide the information you need to get your health moving in a more positive direction.

Our website address is: https://www.thenaturalhealthlibrary.com

WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND WHY WE COLLECT IT

COMMENTS

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

MEDIA

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

COOKIES

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

As an example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, then your personal information used in completing that transaction may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act.

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

LINKS

When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

WHAT RIGHTS YOU HAVE OVER YOUR DATA

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

WHERE WE SEND YOUR DATA

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) but we do not store your credit card information. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.