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Light Dark cycles increase production of anti-cancer chemicals i
n veggies.
By: AGelbert Date: April 13, 2014, 12:20 am
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Season liberally with Soft or Hard Neck Garlic and improve your
health!
By: AGelbert Date: April 21, 2014, 9:30 pm
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By Dr. Mercola
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Of all the foods Mother Nature provides, few foods offer more of
a “botanical bonanza” for your health than garlic. Garlic is a
bulbous root closely related to the onion, mentioned in
historical documents dating back 5,000 years—before its fame
wafted into the rest of the known world.[/move]
Speaking of wafting, garlic’s nickname “stinking rose” is
well-deserved due to its undeniably pungent aroma that some find
objectionable, but others find intoxicating.
Numerous studies show garlic’s amazing health potential in
nearly every area of your body, from clogged arteries to
gangrene to preventing insect bites and ear infections. There is
even evidence that garlic is able to help slow your aging
process. When it comes to this magical bulb, what’s not to love?
Garlic Epitomizes a ‘Heart Healthy Food’ ;D
Like so many other complex plant foods, garlic contains a wide
range of phytocompounds that act together to produce a wide
variety of responses in your body. Garlic is rich in manganese,
calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamins B6 and C, so it’s
beneficial for your bones as well as your thyroid.
Garlic also helps your body cleanse itself of heavy metals, such
as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.1 Green Med Info has also
assembled a list of studies demonstrating garlic's positive
effects for more than 150 different diseases.2 In general, its
benefits fall into four main categories:
1.Reducing inflammation (reduces risk of osteoarthritis as
mentioned in the video above)
2.Boosting immune function (antibacterial, antifungal,
antiviral, and antiparasitic properties)
3.Improving cardiovascular health and circulation (protects
against clotting, retards plaque, improves lipids, and reduces
blood pressure)
4.Toxic to 14 kinds of cancer cells (including brain, lung,
breast, and pancreatic)
The fact that garlic is so effective in fighting multiple types
of cancer is probably related to its potent antioxidant effects.
Garlic contains the precursors to allicin—a compound I’ll be
discussing in detail shortly. Allicin is one of the most potent
antioxidants from the plant kingdom.
In fact, researchers have determined that sulfenic acid,
produced during the rapid decomposition of allicin, reacts with
and neutralizes free radicals faster than any other known
compound—it’s almost instantaneous when the two molecules meet.
And as an anti-infective, garlic has been demonstrated to kill
everything from candida to herpes, MRSA, drug-resistant
tuberculosis, and even HIV.
Garlic’s Secret Weapon: Allicin
Researchers have found that allicin is an effective natural
"antibiotic" that can eradicate even antibiotic-resistant bugs.
An added benefit is that the bacteria appear incapable of
developing a resistance to the compound. However, the garlic
must be fresh because the active agent is destroyed in less than
an hour after smashing the garlic clove.
Garlic technically does not contain allicin, but rather, it
contains two agents in separate compartments of the clove that
react to form the sulfur-rich compound allicin when the plant
needs it: alliin and an enzyme called allinase. So, what makes
them react?
Garlic has a robust defense system to protect itself from
insects and fungi. It enzymatically produces allicin within
seconds when it is injured. The crushing of its tissues causes a
chemical reaction between the alliin and the allinase, and
allicin is produced—nature’s “insecticide.” This is what makes
garlic such a potent anti-infective, as well as what produces
that pungent aroma when you cut into it.
But allicin is short-lived, lasting less than an hour.
Therefore, cooking, aging, crushing, and otherwise processing
garlic causes allicin to immediately break down into other
compounds, so it’s difficult to get allicin up to biologically
active levels in your body.3
Plus, an Army of Sulfur-Rich Phytochemicals
More than 100 different compounds have been identified in
garlic, some of which come from the rapid breakdown of allicin
itself. The absorption, metabolism, and biological effects of
all these compounds are only partially understood. So, although
garlic is known to possess a wealth of health benefits, we still
do not know exactly which benefits come from which compounds,
what compounds get into which tissues, etc.
As powerful as allicin is as an anti-infective, it only makes
sense that garlic’s other health effects come from the synergism
of those many OTHER compounds. This is a complicated topic, and
if you want to explore it further, the Oregon State’s Linus
Pauling Institute has a comprehensive article in their online
Micronutrient Information Center.4
What About Garlic Supplements?
Most commercial garlic supplements perform quite poorly when it
comes to actually being able to form allicin in your body.
Allinase is destroyed by the strong acids in your stomach, which
is why most supplements are “enteric coated,” to keep them from
dissolving until they enter your small intestine. But most
supplements tested produce only minimal amounts of allicin under
these tough digestive conditions. Many garlic supplements list
“allicin potential” on the label, which refers to how much
allicin could be formed when alliin is converted, not how much
allicin is actually produced.
Claims of actual “allicin release” may be more reliable, but
with digestive conditions being so individual and variable, I
would be less than confident you’re getting what the label
promises. Therefore, when it comes to garlic, I believe it is
much better to eat the real food rather than rely on a
supplement. And due to the fact that allicin won’t be formed
unless the garlic clove is crushed, you have to crush it before
swallowing to get the full benefit, or chew it up. If chewing up
raw garlic is a bit too hardcore for you, then you may have
cause for celebration: aged black garlic to the rescue!
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Developed in Korea, black garlic has been gaining popularity
among Western foodies for several years now, but it has recently
caught the eye of the health-minded due to studies revealing its
impressive nutritional properties. Black garlic is produced by
“fermenting” whole bulbs of fresh garlic in a
humidity-controlled environment in temperatures of about 140 to
170 degrees F for 30 days. No additives, no preservatives...
just pure garlic. Once out of the heat, the bulbs are then left
to oxidize in a clean room for 45 days. This lengthy process
causes the garlic cloves to turn black and develop a soft, chewy
texture with flavors reminiscent of “balsamic vinegar” and “soy
sauce,” with a sweet “prune-like” taste. Aficionados claim the
flavor will impress even the most avid garlic-hater, as the
pungency and spiciness is gone.5
Although the process is consistently described as
“fermentation,” it really isn’t that in the strictest sense, as
the transformation does not involve microbial
processes—specifically, enzymatic breakdown and the Maillard
Reaction are responsible for the caramelization of the sugars,
dark color and deep, complex flavor profile.6 As the pearly
white cloves slowly transition into their final black
appearance, compounds in the fresh garlic transform into a whole
new range of compounds. Compared to fresh garlic, black garlic
is low in alliin but it is astonishingly high in other
antioxidants!
Double the Antioxidants of Fresh Garlic
In a 2009 mouse study, Japanese researchers found that black
garlic was more effective than fresh garlic in reducing the size
of tumors. The study was published in the journal Medicinal and
Aromatic Plant Science and Technology.7 In another study, black
garlic was found to have twice the antioxidant levels as
fresh—the aging/fermenting process appears to double the
antioxidants. Black garlic is packed with high concentrations of
sulfurous compounds, especially one in particular:
s-allylcycteine (SAC).8 Science has shown a number of health
benefits from SAC, including inhibition of cholesterol
synthesis.9
Perhaps this is why Mandarin oil painter Choo Keng Kwang
experienced a complete reversal of his psoriasis after just four
days of eating half a bulb of black garlic a day—this, after
trying countless medically prescribed skin creams that were all
complete failures.
An advantage of SAC is that it is well-absorbed and much more
stable than allicin and 100 percent bioavailable. Researchers
are confident it plays a significant role in garlic’s overall
health benefits.10 Be mindful, however, that black garlic’s
benefits may be more effective than fresh garlic for some
conditions but not others, given its allicin content is low. For
example, I suspect it may not be as effective if you have an
infection, as allicin is thought to be the primary
anti-infective agent in garlic, and fresh garlic is higher in
allicin than black. According to Blue Fortune Farm (which
admittedly sells black garlic), black garlic has the following
favorable nutrient profile:11
SAC (mg/g) Calcium (mg) Phosphorus (mg) Protein (g)
Black Garlic 5.84 36.66 80 12.5
Raw Garlic 0.32 5.0 40 2.2
Sprouted Garlic Is Fresh Garlic, Multiplied...
Do you toss your garlic into the compost pile when it begins
sending up those bright green shoots? You might want to stop
doing that after you read the most recent report about sprouted
garlic. In an article published in the Journal of Agricultural
and Food Chemistry,12 garlic sprouted for five days was found to
have higher antioxidant activity than fresher, younger bulbs,
and it had different metabolites, suggesting it also makes
different substances.
Researchers concluded that sprouting your garlic might be a
useful way to improve its antioxidant potential. Extracts from
this garlic even protected cells in a laboratory dish from
certain types of damage.13 This isn’t really surprising when you
consider the nutritional changes that typically occur in plants
when they sprout. When seedlings grow into green plants, they
make many new compounds, including those that protect the young
plant against pathogens. The same thing is likely happening when
green shoots grow from old heads of garlic.
Sprouting—Intentionally!
Growing your own sprouts is a great way to boost your nutrition,
especially if you have limited space for gardening. Sprouted
seeds of various kinds can contain up to 30 times the nutrition
of homegrown organic vegetables and allow your body to extract
more vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fats from
the foods you eat. If you want more information, please refer to
our earlier article about sprouting. While you can sprout a
variety of different beans, nuts, seeds, and grains, sprouts in
general have the following beneficial attributes:
1.Support for cell regeneration
2.Powerful sources of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and
enzymes that protect against free radical damage
3.Alkalinizing effect on your body, which is thought to protect
against disease, including cancer (as many tumors are acidic)
4.Abundantly rich in oxygen, which can also help protect against
abnormal cell growth, viruses, and bacteria that cannot survive
in an oxygen-rich environment
Black Garlic or White, They're Both Good
Whether you choose to go raw or adventure into the black, you
can’t go wrong with garlic. It gives new meaning to the term
“heart healthy food”! And garlic goes with just about
everything. You can smother your roasting chicken with it, sauté
it with veggies, add it to your salad dressing, or run it right
through your juicer along with the other veggies for a real
immune-booster. Whatever form of garlic you prefer, you can have
some fun experimenting as you widen your culinary repertoire,
and build your health at the same time!
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Dietary Fiber Helps Curb Appetite, and Promotes Heart Health
By: AGelbert Date: May 12, 2014, 1:15 am
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Dietary Fiber Helps Curb Appetite, and Promotes Heart Health
May 12, 2014
[quote][font=times new roman]You'll also be hard-pressed to find
any beneficial fiber in processed foods, so contrary to the
advice given in the featured video, I'd advise you to refrain
from adding more whole grains to your diet, as a high-grain diet
promotes insulin and leptin resistance, and that's the last
thing you need... There are basically two types of fiber:
•Soluble fiber, found in cucumbers, blueberries, beans, and
nuts, dissolves into a gel-like texture, helping to slow down
your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer, which can
help with weight control
•Insoluble fiber, found in foods like dark green leafy
vegetables, green beans, celery, and carrots, does not dissolve
at all and helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move
through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy
elimination
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By Dr. Mercola
You've probably heard that fiber is an important part of your
diet, and in all likelihood, your reasons for including foods
like whole wheat bran muffins is to ensure you're getting enough
fiber.
However, this is a far from ideal choice, and part of this
article will be dedicated to reviewing more beneficial fiber
options. I've been interested in the health benefits of fiber
for a long time. I was even given the nickname Dr. Fiber by
classmates when I was in medical school 33 years ago—that's how
passionate I was about the benefits of fiber!
I've since come to appreciate that the type of fiber in your
diet, as well as your gut health, play a major role in
harnessing fiber's health potential while avoiding its potential
pitfalls.
Fiber Basics
Full article with another video (on probiotics) here:
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Having a sense of purpose may add years to your life, study find
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By: AGelbert Date: May 13, 2014, 12:41 am
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[font=times new roman]Having a sense of purpose may add years to
your life, study finds[/font]
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Feeling that you have a sense of purpose in life may help you
live longer, no matter what your age, according to research
published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association
for Psychological Science.
The research has clear implications for promoting positive aging
and adult development, says lead researcher Patrick Hill of
Carleton University in Canada:
"Our findings point to the fact that finding a direction for
life, and setting overarching goals for what you want to achieve
can help you actually live longer, regardless of when you find
your purpose," says Hill. "So the earlier someone comes to a
direction for life, the earlier these protective effects may be
able to occur."
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Previous studies have suggested that finding a purpose in life
lowers risk of mortality above and beyond other factors that are
known to predict longevity. But, Hill points out, almost no
research examined whether the benefits of purpose vary over
time, such as across different developmental periods or after
important life transitions.
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Hill and colleague Nicholas Turiano of the University of
Rochester Medical Center decided to explore this question,
taking advantage of the nationally representative data available
from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study.
The researchers looked at data from over 6000 participants,
focusing on their self-reported purpose in life (e.g., "Some
people wander aimlessly through life, but I am not one of them")
and other psychosocial variables that gauged their positive
relations with others and their experience of positive and
negative emotions.
Over the 14-year follow-up period represented in the MIDUS data,
569 of the participants had died (about 9% of the sample). Those
who had died had reported lower purpose in life and fewer
positive relations than did survivors.
Greater purpose in life consistently predicted lower mortality
risk across the lifespan, showing the same benefit for younger,
middle-aged, and older participants across the follow-up period.
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This consistency came as a surprise to the researchers:
"There are a lot of reasons to believe that being purposeful
might help protect older adults more so than younger ones," says
Hill. "For instance, adults might need a sense of direction
more, after they have left the workplace and lost that source
for organizing their daily events. In addition, older adults are
more likely to face mortality risks than younger adults."
"To show that purpose predicts longer lives for younger and
older adults alike is pretty interesting, and underscores the
power of the construct," he explains.
Purpose had similar benefits for adults regardless of retirement
status, a known mortality risk factor. And the longevity
benefits of purpose in life held even after other indicators of
psychological well-being, such as positive relations and
positive emotions, were taken into account.
"These findings suggest that there's something unique about
finding a purpose that seems to be leading to greater
longevity," says Hill.
The researchers are currently investigating whether having a
purpose might lead people to adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby
boosting longevity.
Hill and Turiano are also interested in examining whether their
findings hold for outcomes other than mortality.
"In so doing, we can better understand the value of finding a
purpose throughout the lifespan, and whether it provides
different benefits for different people," Hill concludes.
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Cynical Distrust Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia :o
Older people with high levels of cynical distrust had a more
than 2.5 times greater risk of developing dementia than those
with low levels.1 Cynical distrust is described as believing
that most people are self-interested and out for themselves as
opposed to looking out for the community and others.
Some experts describe it as a form of chronic anger.[sup]
2[/sup] The finding adds to growing research showing that
negative emotions, and cynicism in particular, may lead to poor
health. It's dangerous in a number of ways.
For instance, cynical people are more likely to smoke and gain
excess weight, and less likely to exercise. They also struggle
more with stress and have higher levels of chronic inflammation,
which is linked to chronic diseases including dementia. For
instance, research has shown:
•Women with cynical, hostile attitudes are more likely to die
prematurely and have higher rates of death from coronary heart
disease than women with "positive future expectations" [sup]3
[/sup]
•People with cynical attitudes may suffer more from stress, and
do not get as much of the stress-buffering benefits offered by
positive social support [sup]4
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•Cynical hostility is associated with poor oral health[sup] 5
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•Cynical hostility is associated with increased markers of
inflammation, which may contribute to increased heart
risks[sup]6[/sup]
•Cynical hostility is associated with increased metabolic burden
among middle-aged and older adults [sup]7
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How Do Negative Emotions Harm Your Health?
It's now undeniable that your emotional health engages in a
continuous, intricate dance with your physical health, such that
it is virtually impossible to untangle the two. As noted by Dr.
Stephen Sinatra:[sup]7
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"Suppressed anger, rage, loss of vital connection (heartbreak),
and emotional isolation and lack of intimacy with others are all
'hidden' emotional risk factors that can contribute to the
development of heart disease.
Many cardiologists fail to recognize these psycho-emotional
factors which often underlie other commonly recognized risk
factors such as excessive smoking, inappropriate diet, and even
high blood pressure and cholesterol levels."
Full story here:
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Abdominal Beathing for Relaxation
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This REALLY works! I start feeling relaxed by the fourth breath!
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November 13, 2014
[font=times new roman]Harvard Medical School [/font] - Don’t
fall for these skin myths
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Think you know a lot about skin and skin care?
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to keep your skin clear and healthy is simply not true. Here, we
debunk 10 common myths about skin.
1. The right skin cream can keep your skin looking young.
There are hundreds of skin treatments that claim to help you
look younger or slow the aging process. For reducing wrinkles,
the topical treatment with the best evidence behind it is
retinoic acid (as in Retin-A). Many over-the-counter products
contain retinoic acid as well, but it’s difficult to say if one
is better than another. But the best ways to keep wrinkles at
bay are using sunscreen and not smoking.
2. Antibacterial soap is best for keeping your skin clean.
Skin normally has bacteria on it. It’s impossible to keep your
skin completely free of bacteria for any amount of time. In
fact, many experts are concerned that the use of antibacterial
soap could lead to more antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Antibacterial soap is not necessary for everyday use. Regular
soap is fine. Thorough and consistent hand-washing, not
antibacterial soap, is what helps prevent the spread of
infection.
3. Eating chocolate or oily foods causes oily skin and acne.
The truth is that an oily substance called sebum causes acne.
It’s made and secreted by the skin. In fact, there’s no evidence
that any specific food causes acne.
4. Tanning is bad for you.
Spending an excessive amount of time in the sun or in a tanning
booth can increase skin cancer risk, especially if sunscreen is
not used. Skin cancer risk is correlated with total lifetime sun
exposure and frequency of sunburns. Excessive tanning can also
damage skin, causing it to wrinkle and age prematurely.
But developing a light or gradual tan through repeated, but
careful, sun exposure isn’t dangerous. As long as you’re taking
precautions — such as using a sunscreen of at least SPF 30,
applying it thoroughly and reapplying when necessary, and
avoiding peak sun exposure times — a light tan with no burning
isn’t a warning sign.
5. Tanning is good for you.
People often associate a dark tan with the glow of good health.
But there’s no evidence that tanned people are healthier than
paler people. Sun exposure does have a health benefit, though.
Sunlight activates vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D helps keep
bones strong, and may also lower the risk of certain cancers and
boost immune function. Depending on how much vitamin D you’re
getting in your diet, a lack of sun exposure could increase your
risk of vitamin D deficiency.
6. The higher the SPF of your sunscreen, the better.
Above a certain level, a higher sun protection factor (SPF) has
little added benefit compared with a lower SPF. Experts
generally recommend using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30,
which blocks out 97% of UVB radiation. It may be worth a higher
SPF if you’re planning to be outside for more than two to three
hours, especially during hours of peak sun exposure (10 a.m. to
2 p.m.). But in most circumstances, a higher SPF may not be
worth the extra cost.
7. A scar that is barely noticeable is the mark of a good
surgeon.
The true skill of a surgeon is demonstrated by what he or she
does between making and closing the incision. While surgeons
routinely pay more attention to incisions on the face (using
thinner suture, making stitches closer together, or avoiding the
use of sutures altogether if possible), the appearance of a scar
tells you little about the skill of your surgeon.
8. Vitamin E will make scars fade.
There’s little evidence to support this claim. Talk to your
surgeon or dermatologist if you have concerns about the
appearance of a scar. There are many options for improving the
appearance of scars, including laser treatments.
9. Crossing your legs causes varicose veins.
There are a number of risk factors for varicose veins, but
crossing your legs is not one of them. Heredity is one of the
most important — an estimated 80% of people with varicose veins
have a parent with the same condition. Other things that make a
person prone to varicose veins include smoking, inactivity, high
blood pressure, pregnancy, obesity, and having a job that
requires prolonged standing. If you already have varicose veins,
elevating your legs and using compression stockings may be
helpful. But keeping your legs “uncrossed” won’t prevent or
improve the condition.
10. Scalp massage can prevent baldness.
There’s simply no evidence that scalp massage prevents baldness,
tempting as it is to believe.
If you see something unusual on your skin or have concerns about
how to keep your skin healthy, talk to your doctor or
dermatologist. And if you hear someone repeating these skin
myths, you can set them straight.
Product Page - Skin Care and Repair
Where can you get authoritative advice on skin care? There's
plenty of advice out there on TV and the Internet and in the
aisles of stores peddling skin care products. Despite the
abundance of products and procedures available, there are
actually only a few that have good scientific evidence behind
them. This report, Skin Care and Repair, describes the most
effective skin treatments and procedures for both common medical
conditions like acne and rosacea, and common cosmetic problems
like wrinkles and age spots, along with the most effective
topical lotions, fillers, and other applications.
For more advice on caring for your skin and keeping it healthy,
buy Skin Care and Repair, a Special Health Report from Harvard
Medical School (at link below).
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Re: Strengthening the Immune System to More Effectively Fight In
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By: AGelbert Date: December 21, 2014, 3:03 pm
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Egyptian Queen
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No matter where in the world you find yourself, hospitals are
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old, fix that could greatly reduce inpatients' chances of
infection—replacing bedrails with copper.
[quote]Copper definitely wipes out microbes. "Bacteria, yeasts
and viruses are rapidly killed on metallic copper surfaces, and
the term "contact killing" has been coined for this process,"
wrote the authors of an article on copper in Applied and
Environmental Microbiology. That knowledge has been around a
very long time. The journal article cites an Egyptian medical
text, written around 2600-2000 B.C., that cites the use of
copper to sterilize chest wounds and drinking water.[/quote]
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Agelbert NOTE: Now if they could just mine for copper without
degrading the biosphere, I would be happier with this idea. I am
familiar with the antimicrobial qualities of brass (door knobs
keep disease from passing from your hand to some else's
:emthup:), silver and gold. I have posted on their use here.
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Copper
I knew a bit about copper too. In a garden, you put copper
strips around flower beds and the slugs will not cross them.
Slugs HATE copper. :icon_mrgreen:
Mining CAN be done in an environmentallt friendly manner.
HOWEVER, and AS USUAL, the Mining Kings (abbreviation = MKing
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[s]deliberate[/s] a coincidence! ;D) involved with it claim it
is not "cost effective" to mine in an environmentally friendly
manner. Stupid, planet trashing, math challenged greedballs have
an accounting problem. THEY want we-the--people to PAY the
environmental costs. So it goes.
From MIT:
SNIPPET 1:
Environmentally Sensitive "Green" Mining
Using Environmentally Conscious Mining Standards
Overview
New mining technologies and regulations have significantly
improved mining efficiency and reduced environmental impact in
recent years. In general, mining techniques become much more
environmentally sensitive when efficiency is improved because
less waste is produced. However, even greater improvements must
be made as part of Mission 2016's plan. The current "green"
mining techniques need to become more widespread and there will
be a focus on researching new environmentally friendly
techniques.
The plan for improving efficiency and decreasing the
environmental impact of mining is broken up into the following
categories:
•Shutting down illegal and unregulated mines
•Choosing environmentally friendly general mining processes
•Implementing recently discovered green mining technologies
•Cleaning up the sites of shut-down mines
•Reevaluating Cut-off Grades
•Research and Development of Green Mining Technology
The plan below is described with respect to REEs in order to
illustrate a specific example. However, many of the same
problems are inherent in mining of other strategic elements, and
thus Mission 2016's solutions can be applied and implemented for
these mines as well.
SNIPPET 2:
Choosing Environmentally Friendly Mining Processes
Another broad method for improving efficiency would be to
address the general mining process and purification processes.
Although open pit mining (link to mining solution page)
contributes about 85% of all mineral mining, it is one of the
most environmentally taxing.
About 73% of extracted rock goes to waste. Meanwhile,
underground mining wastes only 7% of the extracted rock but is
more expensive (Hartmann and Mutmansky, 2002).
In situ mining (see mining solution page) can be more
environmentally friendly than underground mining and is cheaper
than many mining methods (Ulmer-Scholle, 2008). However, in situ
mining cannot be implemented in all cases as the ore needs to be
beneath the water table (the level at which the ground is
saturated with water) and it needs to be porous enough to let
the leaching solution dissolve (Topf, 2011). Unfortunately, in
situ leaching can also be very harmful if the solution leaks
into the water supply. There are plenty of examples of past
leaks at in situ leaching mines ("Colorodoans against resource
destruction", 2008).
It is infeasible to convert all current mines to more
environmentally friendly mining methods due to economic
constraints and ore deposit geography. However, when opening new
mines in areas with low risks of water contamination, in-situ
leaching should be the choice method when physically possible.
If not, then the environmental benefits of underground mining
need to be weighed with the financial benefits of open pit
mining to determine the mining method of choice on a
mine-by-mine basis.
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So opening new, cleaner mines will likely occur over a 15-25
year timeline. This process will be sped up by open-source
technology and an international regulatory body.
By 2015: The environmental group dedicated to mine clean up and
ratings is organized. Governments and mining companies can begin
devising a financial scheme for initial funding of this group.
Countries interested in mining include a budget for research and
development in their plans. An environmental regulatory body
will oversee the creation of a point system for implementing
green technology detailed above (see Environmental Regulations
page). Illegal and unregulated mines will begin to be shut down
or legalized. Cut-off grades are reevaluated. Current mines
begin implementing the green technology techniques, and new
mines will include them in their initial start-up costs.
By 2020: The environmental group dedicated to mine cleanup
begins the first mine cleanup project. The point system begins
to be used as a method for evaluating a mine's environmental
effects. All current mines are expected to be held to the new,
stricter standards, while the international regulatory body in
conjunction with the different governments should have shut down
almost all unregulated mines.
2025-2035: Cleaner mining practices will become more commonplace
as previously unregulated mines reopen.
Past 2030: All implemented procedures continue to grow and
develop. Illegal mining should be completely shut down and
regulations will have improved the environmental footprint of
mining. Atmospheric emissions and wastewater will be minimized.
Shut down mines will be cleaned and reclaimed by the local
community. Agelbert NOTE: Even in this somewhat hopeful
scenario, the buck gets passed from the corporate MKings to
we-the-people. The fascists
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Exposure to pests is a fact of life for pets, especially those
that spend a lot of time outdoors. Keeping your pet's immune
system strong by feeding a balanced, unprocessed and fresh-food
diet, encouraging regular exercise and minimizing his exposure
to vaccines, topical pesticides and other environmental toxins
will go a long way toward minimizing his risk.
Fresh garlic can also be given to dogs and cats, in tiny
amounts, to help prevent internal as well as external parasites.
And for times when you know you'll be at high risk, botanical
oils specifically formulated to be applied to pets make an
excellent natural repellent. Examples to look for include blends
of:
•Lemongrass, neem and catnip oil — when formulated into a spray
for pets, it promotes a shiny, healthy coat, and helps repel
fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
•Geranium oil — an effective essential oil that helps deter
mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other pests from attacking your dog
or cat.
By using these commonsense approaches, your pet can enjoy the
outdoors this summer without the nuisance of fleas and the
dangers of tick-borne diseases.
Remember that, in the latter case, a simple blood test done
every six months can identify any related infections so they can
be quickly treated.
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Agelbert NOTE: Use Garlic with CAUTION:
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Garlic use in pets is misunderstood. Garlic can be beneficial
and it can be harmful, even fatal. When garlic is harmful, it
causes a severe anemia (Heinz body anemia).
Effects of garlic-induced anemia
Anemic cats and dogs develop rapid heartbeats because they don’t
have the ability to carry the normal amount of oxygen in their
blood. The anemic pet’s heart beats faster in order to circulate
oxygen and keep the brain, kidneys, liver, and muscles
functioning.
The anemic pet’s bone marrow then tries to produce new RBCs at a
rapid rate, pulling nutrients, including iron and B vitamins
from their food and tissues. The spleen enlarges as it works to
identify and remove all the RBCs that have been damaged by
garlic. If the body doesn’t respond and maintain normal
hemoglobin levels, the pet will need a blood transfusion in
order to stay alive.
Why are cats so susceptible to garlic?
Cats are more susceptible to garlic-induced anemia than are dogs
because the cat's hemoglobin is different than the dogs.
Hemoglobin is the portion of the RBC that carries oxygen.
Molecules within the hemoglobin are oxidized by sulfoxides in
the garlic, and this permanently damages the RBC. The spleen
sorts the RBC and removes those with damage, so that the pet’s
blood is “thinned.” Blood tests show us how “thin” the blood is
(hematocrit or packed cell volume) and blood slides show us the
Heinz bodies sitting in the red blood cells.
What's the toxic dose of garlic?
The toxic dose for pets is 1-2 cloves/kg, so a 4-kg pet
receiving 4 or more cloves a day may die. One teaspoon of garlic
powder is equal to a clove. (A garlic clove and a teaspoon of
garlic powder weigh about 9 g.) So, 4 teaspoons of garlic powder
(36 g) would be toxic to a 4-kg pet, such as your average cat.
What's the safe dose of garlic?
The safe dose of garlic for healthy cats is a slice of garlic
clove 2-3 times a week. Although this safe garlic dose is not
enough to deworm a pet or cure a viral disease, it probably
stimulates the immune system just enough to be a blessing. In
addition, garlic provides “heat” from a traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) perspective, and “heat” is beneficial for weak,
chilly, or older pets.
My recommendations for garlic
Do I recommend garlic for cats and dogs? Yes. But, the family
and I are aware that regular blood tests will help us ensure
we’re doing good and not harm. We watch for symptoms of anemia;
pale gums, rapid heartbeat, edema, weakness, jaundice. If any of
these occur, we look at the pet’s blood and make necessary
changes.
Garlic is an example of so many things in life: more is not
necessarily a blessing.
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The advent of agriculture some 12,000 changed human culture
forever. Free from the stress of having to constantly scour the
land in search for game and fruits, humans could now divide
labour and massively expand their communities. Despite the
domestication of plants and animals had a very practical
purpose, it didn’t take humans too long for them to find out
they could breed plants for aesthetic purposes.
A brief history of indoor plants
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We don’t know who were the first to extensively use houseplants,
but one of the first records suggests the Chinese used penjing
trees and plants of different varieties in interior spaces as
ornamental features as early as 4,000 years ago. These indoor
plants were considered a sign of wealth and prosperity and gave
many the chance to practice their gardening skills because the
plants would grow and flourish all year round.
Perhaps the most famous example of both outdoor and indoor
gardening dates from the time of Emperor Nebuchadnezzar who in
610 B.C.E. completed The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world.
The widespread use of houseplants that we see today, however,
can be traced back to Victorian England in the late 1800s. While
the sumptuous outdoor British gardens kept their gates closed
until springtime, many Brits began growing a wide variety of
cheery and colourful plants. The included English ivy,
dracaenas, and Chinese evergreens to name a few.
Things have moved on, thankfully, and the range of indoor plants
available now has arguably never been greater.
But plants aren’t just for show
There’s a growing body of evidence that house plants help
improve indoor quality not only by producing oxygen but also by
absorbing various pollutants like allergy-irritating dust and
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In today’s modern household,
the latter quality is the most desirable out of your potted
plants because VOCs have never been more abundant. These are
produced or released by the household’s walls, paints, wood
preservatives, cleansers, and disinfectants, glues and
adhesives, and other chemical products.
“We all know, but most of the time we completely forget, that
air is the most consumed material by humans,” said Vadoud Niri,
a chemist at the State University of New York at Oswego, who is
one of the authors of an important study that assessed the
performance of various potted plants as VOC absorbers.
“Each of us breathes over 3,000 gallons of air each day, and
even though you could go days without food and hours without
water, you would last only a few minutes without air.”
“That’s why air quality is extremely important and air pollution
is an important environmental threat to human health.”
Since the 1980s, NASA has been researching houseplants for the
purpose of purifying space stations. Since then, various studies
have come up with a list of particularly able plants which have
a higher than average VOC filtering ability. Here are just a
few.
Aloe vera
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Aloe vera, a common household plant, does more than provide a
home decor boost. Research suggests its a great absorber of
formaldehyde and benzene, which are compounds commonly released
by cleaning products and paints. The plant also has various
therapeutic properties and has been used as a medicinal plant
for at least 6,000 years. It’s used to treat skin conditions,
accelerate healing of wounds, and even as a laxative.
Spider plant
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The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) likes to chow on
benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene, the latter
being an air pollutant that clogs the atmosphere in leather,
rubber, and printing shops.
Spider plants are very easy to grow, prefer dry soil and thrive
in cooler homes.
Gerbera daisy
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Also known as Transvaal daisy, Gerbera daisy (Gerbera
jamesonii), is a daisy-like bloomer that comes in a variety of
jewel tones. Besides splashing your home with colour, this daisy
is very effective against trichloroethylene, which you might
find on your dry cleaned clothes. This makes the houseplant
great for bedrooms or laundries.
Snake plant
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The Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata), also hilariously
known as the Mother-in-Law’s tongue, is one of the best
formaldehyde filters, commonly found in cleaning and personal
care products. It thrives in low light conditions so this makes
it an ideal bathroom potted plant. If you’re particularly bad
with plants, like I am, this may be your soul plant. It can go
on for weeks without having to be watered.
Red-edged dracaena
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Dracaena (Dracaena spp.) is grown for its dramatic foliage and
carefree nature. Besides freshing up your home, dracaena is an
effective filter against xylene, trichloroethylene and
formaldehyde. But if you’re after air quality, look for the
red-edged variety because there are many kinds of dracaena. Look
for purple-red edges on ribbon-like leaves.
Bamboo palm
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Native to Mexico and Central America, this dwarf plant doesn’t
grow taller than five feet. It loves bright light and humidity,
but also benzene and trichloroethylene.
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Perhaps the most beautiful VOC filter you’ll find on this list,
the peace lily (spathiphyllum) topped NASA’s list for air
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proving effective
at absorbing all three main VOC compounds — formaldehyde,
benzene and trichloroethylene.
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