Saturday, May 19, 2012
Organic Self-Watering Container Gardening
I have a lovely backyard but the wonderful trees also make for a good deal of shade and very late tomatoes! I learned how to make these buckets from watching some YouTube videos by LDS Prepper (he has a complete self-watering system - very cool). These are self-watering for up to 3 weeks, then you need to add some water. They are totally portable, move from back yard to front as needed for sun. Instructions for building are under the video on YouTube.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
UCLA study finds high fructose corn syrup makes you dumber!
So have you seen the new ad campaign for 'all natural corn sugar'? Ha! Bet you weren't fooled by that absurd marketing ploy....it's just another name for high fructose corn syrup. Some of its 'benefits' include:
- comes from GMO corn, now there's a perk
- linked to obesity
- creates metabolic damage and stimulates overeating
- linked to cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
And today, UCLA released the results of a study showing that high fructose corn syrup makes us dumber!
So check your favorite can of soda, almost all contain the stuff. And get it out of the house.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Physicians for Social Responsibility Report on Fukushima and Nuclear Radiation
Dr. Andy Kanter, MD discusses the data on nuclear reactors and how dangerous these plants are. He shows the risks from plants in the US, as well as what has happened in Fukushima. For more information on nuclear power and why we need to shut it down, please watch Dr. Gary Null's video, Knocking on the Devil's Door. (synopsis here http://www.culturechange.org/cms/content/view/779/1/)
Friday, May 4, 2012
Taurus Meditation
See that big old Taurus full moon? The Taurus Sun Festival is here. The moon is the closest she will be all year, reflecting the radiant light of the sun. Learn how to use this potent sun energy and join with others to help bring enlightenment to the planet.http://www.webofgood.com/Meditation_Schedule.html
Rescue Remedy on Dr Oz
Rescue Remedy was just featured on the Dr Oz show as one his Favorites! Please note, the correct dose of Rescue is 4 drops or 2 sprays (not 4 sprays).
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-best-advice-ever-over-50-his-all-time-greatest-tips?video=13325
Remember, if you feel stressed over and over and keep using Rescue, you probably should look at the single remedies in the Bach system to address the underlying causes of your stress. What triggers you to get stressed? Tale the Bach Quiz.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Antidepressants....More Harm Than Good?
A new article by PhysOrg (http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-evidence-anti-depressants-good.html) shows that antidepressants may be doing more harm than good. Researchers found that since serotonin is involved in so many bodily functions, SSRI drugs, which increase serotonin levels in the brain, are actually putting many normal bodily functions out of balance. In fact, only 5% of the body's serotonin is found in the brain; 90% of the body's serotonin is NOT in the brain, but in the gut itself. Serotonin performs a vital role in many bodily functions. The researchers conclude that 'benefits of antidepressants are generally outweighed by their costs'.
The study also brings to light other previous studies and commentary on the efficacy of SSRI's, including a statement on the TV show 60 Minutes, made by a US FDA representative that the symptom reducing effect of antidepressants relative to placebo is “rather small” (Bonin, 2012).
The research study itself may be found at Frontiers in Evolutionary Psychology: http://www.frontiersin.org/Evolutionary_Psychology/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00117/full
For those of us working with complementary healing modalities, including the Bach flower remedies, this study further proves that, as Dr Edward Bach stated, we should 'treat the person, not the disease.' Humans are so more than a mechanistic compilation of chemicals and parts. We are spirits dwelling in physical bodies. The true disharmony lies in the conflict between the personality and the Soul, which often manifests under the term 'stress'. The answer lies not in a batch of chemicals, but in the restoration of balance, which allows the inner divinity of each individual to shine through.
A new article by PhysOrg (http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-evidence-anti-depressants-good.html) shows that antidepressants may be doing more harm than good. Researchers found that since serotonin is involved in so many bodily functions, SSRI drugs, which increase serotonin levels in the brain, are actually putting many normal bodily functions out of balance. In fact, only 5% of the body's serotonin is found in the brain; 90% of the body's serotonin is NOT in the brain, but in the gut itself. Serotonin performs a vital role in many bodily functions. The researchers conclude that 'benefits of antidepressants are generally outweighed by their costs'.
The study also brings to light other previous studies and commentary on the efficacy of SSRI's, including a statement on the TV show 60 Minutes, made by a US FDA representative that the symptom reducing effect of antidepressants relative to placebo is “rather small” (Bonin, 2012).
The research study itself may be found at Frontiers in Evolutionary Psychology: http://www.frontiersin.org/Evolutionary_Psychology/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00117/full
For those of us working with complementary healing modalities, including the Bach flower remedies, this study further proves that, as Dr Edward Bach stated, we should 'treat the person, not the disease.' Humans are so more than a mechanistic compilation of chemicals and parts. We are spirits dwelling in physical bodies. The true disharmony lies in the conflict between the personality and the Soul, which often manifests under the term 'stress'. The answer lies not in a batch of chemicals, but in the restoration of balance, which allows the inner divinity of each individual to shine through.
Monday, April 23, 2012
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