Yes, how right you are, we would be healthier to leave all of this junk out. However, we can't turn back the hands of time. It's not going to go away. It is up to each individual to take steps to ensure their own health.
My family is minimally exposed to toxins, hormones, flouride... but I know that I can't eliminate exposure to all of it.
My children were adopted from Russia and nowhere near the size of American children. Many factors play into this fact but the main one, I believe, is that there are no hormones in the dairy products in Russia. American girls are maturing at an alarming rate (at least they were when I researched this subject a while back). Growth hormones in animals carry over into people. My children do have disabilities (high-functioning autism and ADD) however these disabilites stem from other sources.
I can't beat the system, but I don't need to join it either. Organic is a good way to go IMO.
Have you read the studies on Aspertame? It was an invention by a guy inventing glue, he touched his finger to his mouth and found it to be sweet and they okayed it as a swetner even after finding terrible brain function problems in clinical tests.
You should get the free DVD from Peta about meat....
And you know for years nobody could "own" dna any living thing until the guy invented something to eat up the oil spill.
Now the threat of people owning DNA. There is an invention of the "suicide seed" which is owned by the seed companies. You cannot grow something, save the seeds and plant them -- they do not work this helps the owner of that living thing make money as you have to go to him as the source of that seed..
Dot--don't know if you garden but there are alot of places on the net that carry heirloom seeds. These plants produce viable seed that you can save. There are even internet groups you can find for seed swapping, very fun.
I was fascinated by the book "Going Against the Grain" by Melissa Diane Smith. She states that we were not supposed to be eating grains in the form of flour; it's like dumping sugar straight into your system. Those carbohydrates in grains are causing heart disease, thyroid disease, cholesterol problems, and blood pressure problems, not to mention the weight problems.
In biblical times, grain was stored for times of famine, and even then, man didn't have the industrial roller presses that are changing the structure of the plant. The grain was either sprouted for use, or ground by hand.
In our grocery stores, all snack foods, cereal products, and desserts are grain based. this book is an eye-opener.
Sure I'm definitely willing to learn more to understand the impact that hormones, pesticides, and preservatives might have on us though please do not underestimate the
sedentary lifestyle of the average american as being a key variable in the obesity trend.
Its quite true that processed foods have problems but people are much more inclined to omit exercise now than ever. And certainly the youth are falling into a dangerous trap of thinking that its okay to play hours of video games while swilling 64 oz. cokes and eating
crap.
As any middle-ager knows, as you age it does become harder to get in quality exercise time. And it could be that injuries or the aches and pains of growing older makes it harder to exercise but most people can do some form of exercise. 20 minutes, 3 times a week is great if thats all you can do but most people won't even do that which is a shame especially since many of these people complain about their growing waistline. Worse, people complain about their weight increase as they sit there eating a pint of Hagen-Das
ice cream !
I knew a lady who used to tell me that for her "exercise doesn't work". She said she had some thyroid condition. Okay so maybe it was true but then when you saw what she ate then you knew why she had a massive weight problem. I think if I had a thyroid problem I might try to make healthy food selections but she didn't. It was junk food and crap food. The trouble was that she didn't see anything wrong with it. Well she did but she felt like it was her source of comfort. She isn't alone. Some people like to drink a 6 pak of beer every night as a reward but it comes with a price and a growing mid section. Others might feel that "their sweets" are necessary for happiness.
My point is that we do have issues with our major sources of processed foods. That is for sure. But we also have major issues with our willingness and interest in getting in better shape. Its like we as a nation don't care anymore and any time we see someone who is in shape we attempt to make them look like they have the problem as if they are some "fanatic" or "musclehead" even when they are just doing what we should be doing.
In my mind, fitness is a gift that you give to yourself. It keeps lasting and your mate certainly thanks you for it. Whats not to like about it ? More years, more quality, better sex, and better looks. Notice I put the aesthetics last because the things before it are what people should be focusing on - added years with a better quality of life ! I'm not talking about getting out and "doing roids" or "getting ripped". I'm talking about taking control of your health. Thats a great thing to work torwards because its actually one of the few things we CAN control in our lives at least to a large extent.
Tom - I actually was working for an MD who is holistic who shared so much with us about the nutrition lie I was over well... whelmed
Rejoice - I did not know about those seeds, thank you
I mean Bramble thanks for the seed info, Rejoice thanks for the book
Did you read "fighting the food Giants"? Where a man in a hat product paid people to alter the food to make us more hungry after we ate something so we'd eat more? All in the inside notes of that company.
Health and healthy living is one of my dearest subjects. I have experienced good and bad health, and certainly enjoy excellent health by far the most.
BUT..... Getting and maintaining excellent health is HARD WORK!!! Maybe that's an understatement~
In America it seems that our health is under attack daily. 24 hour, non-stop attacks. Most Americans have cowared to the flow of lies, and the sickness and disease related problems prove it.
To take charge of our bodies and feed them the right stuff is to stand against the normal flow. It is a lonely place most of the time, yet the benefits are well worth the effort.
Currently I'm engrossed in the book 'Eat To Live' by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
For anyone interested in enjoying healthy, disease free living, this man has put together some thought provoking information that is easy to understand.
It seems that food has become one of the top addictions in America. We enjoyed being served, and the least amount of work done by us in the kitchen the better.
Perhaps we've been dooped by the 'food industry' into thinking that maybe, just maybe there is something in their stuff that is okay...
From experience, I'm seeing that back to basics is the best. Water only fasting will allow our bodies (for the majority) to heal themselves. (and get rid of all that fat)
Anything chemically added to any of our food will only make our bodies work harder trying to 'deal' with what we just put in our mouth.
Why can't we stay away from stuff we know isn't really 'good' for us?
Why do we continue to overeat, and down empty calories that don't feed our cells?
Why do we think about food so often?
Too many people are very sick and on medication because they can't seem to stop eating the wrong things~ and the medications are weakening their internal organs.
We are digging our graves with a fork & knife~ an old saying... seems to be true.
An addiction?
There is a way to get out it.
Another Site with excellent informational material:
We ordered the book and DVD "The Pleasure Trap" from this place.
Does it make anyone else mad out there, to see the fast food industry making billions every year, knowing their product is just some dead crap.
Our children are being ripped off. We see it daily. Parents too busy trying to make enough money to afford all the 'stuff', or some just to pay the bills, and the 'eating' is one of the first areas to suffer.... prepackaged, dead, salty, chemically treated, fatty crap is served with a smile... no wonder there are so many kids needing 'pills'....
If you feed your body 'dead food' you're not going to enjoy excellent health~
:) with love,
Safari
Info for the gardeners:
(Heirloom Seeds for Springtime Gardening
We here at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds have been working day and night to mail everyone's orders out in a timely fashion. Right now we are shipping within about 2-4 business days. We have had a record amount of business again this year - it seems like everyone is really getting the heirloom fever! We are also honored to be mentioned in a record number of newspapers this season, and were named one of the top 10 seed catalogs by the Sacramento Bee. Visit our popular website to find unique treasures while they're still in stock. (www.rareseeds.com)
Also, our other two websites have become very popular. Our forums at www.idigmygarden.com now have over 800 members, and we believe it is the largest active community of heirloom gardeners online. We have also added many more photos to Jere Gettle's Gettle.org website. Now gardeners can browse many photos of our travel adventures, vegetable displays and more. Wishing everyone a successful gardening season, we hope to see you at this year's heirloom festivals! )
Anybody here want to do a Greasespot seed exchange?
If so, I have some seeds to swap.
Mesclun salad mix...Seeds of Change....certified Organic
Snow white ivory colored cherry tomatoes...Tomato Growers Supply....may be hybrid, I dunno
Black Plum cherry tomatoes..."....."
Red Pear cherry tomatoes...."....."
Yellow Pear cherry tomatoes...."....."
Mesclun mild mix....Park Seeds
A couple of years ago, I tried an experiment to offer some unusual tomatoes for sale, but the experiment failed as nobody was impressed with the funny looking tomatoes. They are quite low in acid...maybe acid free... and therefore taste different than regular tomatoes and don't can as well.
I want some Paw Paw seed and some organic Burley tobacco seed (if such a thing exists).
Let me know.
I gotta get busy, now. My seed taters are dry, the ground is moist and the moon is waning.
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Yes, how right you are, we would be healthier to leave all of this junk out. However, we can't turn back the hands of time. It's not going to go away. It is up to each individual to take steps to ensure their own health.
My family is minimally exposed to toxins, hormones, flouride... but I know that I can't eliminate exposure to all of it.
My children were adopted from Russia and nowhere near the size of American children. Many factors play into this fact but the main one, I believe, is that there are no hormones in the dairy products in Russia. American girls are maturing at an alarming rate (at least they were when I researched this subject a while back). Growth hormones in animals carry over into people. My children do have disabilities (high-functioning autism and ADD) however these disabilites stem from other sources.
I can't beat the system, but I don't need to join it either. Organic is a good way to go IMO.
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personally, I'm the 'perfect weight' for a man that is 6'5"... unfortunatly I'm only 6'0"...
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Eagle
You hit on so much.
Have you read the studies on Aspertame? It was an invention by a guy inventing glue, he touched his finger to his mouth and found it to be sweet and they okayed it as a swetner even after finding terrible brain function problems in clinical tests.
http://www.dorway.com/upipart1.html
http://www.dorway.com/badnews.html#symptoms
http://www.dorway.com/offasprt.html
You should get the free DVD from Peta about meat....
And you know for years nobody could "own" dna any living thing until the guy invented something to eat up the oil spill.
Now the threat of people owning DNA. There is an invention of the "suicide seed" which is owned by the seed companies. You cannot grow something, save the seeds and plant them -- they do not work this helps the owner of that living thing make money as you have to go to him as the source of that seed..
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/suicide-seeds
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/0126-07.htm
Soy? It was in such demand that they genetically altered it. Now you have to buy NON- GMO to get not genetically altered soy.
The list goes on and on--
Bottom line: Money
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Thought you'd like this:
Review of Merging Infectious Diseases Forum Held In Atlanta
"I ended my paper on the bovine growth hormone and quoted John Robbins from his
book DIET FOR A NEW AMERICA "PCB's were first introduced by Monsanto, a company
whose motto, 'Without Chemicals, Life Itself Would Be Impossible' seems
ludicrous in view of what PCB's are doing to human fertility. It wasn't long
after Monsanto began producing PCB's that it was apparent the chemicals posed
major problems for human beings.
Three years after production began, the faces
and bodies of 23 out of 24 workers in the Monsanto plant had become disfigured.
But that didn't stop Monsanto. More than 750,000 tons of these deadly poisons
have been produced. They can be found today in every American river, the snow
of the Arctic and Antarctic and probably in the tissues of every single fish in
the waters of the planet." Erwin Chargaff, Father of modern molecular biology
said: "The technology of genetic engineering poses a greater threat to the world
than the advent of nuclear technology. Genetic engineering and biotechnology
are a molecular Auschwitz."
http://www.dorway.com/cdcreview.txt
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Dot--don't know if you garden but there are alot of places on the net that carry heirloom seeds. These plants produce viable seed that you can save. There are even internet groups you can find for seed swapping, very fun.
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I was fascinated by the book "Going Against the Grain" by Melissa Diane Smith. She states that we were not supposed to be eating grains in the form of flour; it's like dumping sugar straight into your system. Those carbohydrates in grains are causing heart disease, thyroid disease, cholesterol problems, and blood pressure problems, not to mention the weight problems.
In biblical times, grain was stored for times of famine, and even then, man didn't have the industrial roller presses that are changing the structure of the plant. The grain was either sprouted for use, or ground by hand.
In our grocery stores, all snack foods, cereal products, and desserts are grain based. this book is an eye-opener.
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Dot... you've been visiting those conspiracy sites again haven't you? <_<
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Sure I'm definitely willing to learn more to understand the impact that hormones, pesticides, and preservatives might have on us though please do not underestimate the
sedentary lifestyle of the average american as being a key variable in the obesity trend.
Its quite true that processed foods have problems but people are much more inclined to omit exercise now than ever. And certainly the youth are falling into a dangerous trap of thinking that its okay to play hours of video games while swilling 64 oz. cokes and eating
crap.
As any middle-ager knows, as you age it does become harder to get in quality exercise time. And it could be that injuries or the aches and pains of growing older makes it harder to exercise but most people can do some form of exercise. 20 minutes, 3 times a week is great if thats all you can do but most people won't even do that which is a shame especially since many of these people complain about their growing waistline. Worse, people complain about their weight increase as they sit there eating a pint of Hagen-Das
ice cream !
I knew a lady who used to tell me that for her "exercise doesn't work". She said she had some thyroid condition. Okay so maybe it was true but then when you saw what she ate then you knew why she had a massive weight problem. I think if I had a thyroid problem I might try to make healthy food selections but she didn't. It was junk food and crap food. The trouble was that she didn't see anything wrong with it. Well she did but she felt like it was her source of comfort. She isn't alone. Some people like to drink a 6 pak of beer every night as a reward but it comes with a price and a growing mid section. Others might feel that "their sweets" are necessary for happiness.
My point is that we do have issues with our major sources of processed foods. That is for sure. But we also have major issues with our willingness and interest in getting in better shape. Its like we as a nation don't care anymore and any time we see someone who is in shape we attempt to make them look like they have the problem as if they are some "fanatic" or "musclehead" even when they are just doing what we should be doing.
In my mind, fitness is a gift that you give to yourself. It keeps lasting and your mate certainly thanks you for it. Whats not to like about it ? More years, more quality, better sex, and better looks. Notice I put the aesthetics last because the things before it are what people should be focusing on - added years with a better quality of life ! I'm not talking about getting out and "doing roids" or "getting ripped". I'm talking about taking control of your health. Thats a great thing to work torwards because its actually one of the few things we CAN control in our lives at least to a large extent.
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Diazbro - sure cannot discount exercise
Tom - I actually was working for an MD who is holistic who shared so much with us about the nutrition lie I was over well... whelmed
Rejoice - I did not know about those seeds, thank you
I mean Bramble thanks for the seed info, Rejoice thanks for the book
Did you read "fighting the food Giants"? Where a man in a hat product paid people to alter the food to make us more hungry after we ate something so we'd eat more? All in the inside notes of that company.
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Fighting the Food Giants (Paperback)
by Paul A. Stitt
Being sold on Amazon!
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Hello everyone!
Health and healthy living is one of my dearest subjects. I have experienced good and bad health, and certainly enjoy excellent health by far the most.
BUT..... Getting and maintaining excellent health is HARD WORK!!! Maybe that's an understatement~
In America it seems that our health is under attack daily. 24 hour, non-stop attacks. Most Americans have cowared to the flow of lies, and the sickness and disease related problems prove it.
To take charge of our bodies and feed them the right stuff is to stand against the normal flow. It is a lonely place most of the time, yet the benefits are well worth the effort.
Currently I'm engrossed in the book 'Eat To Live' by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
For anyone interested in enjoying healthy, disease free living, this man has put together some thought provoking information that is easy to understand.
It seems that food has become one of the top addictions in America. We enjoyed being served, and the least amount of work done by us in the kitchen the better.
Perhaps we've been dooped by the 'food industry' into thinking that maybe, just maybe there is something in their stuff that is okay...
From experience, I'm seeing that back to basics is the best. Water only fasting will allow our bodies (for the majority) to heal themselves. (and get rid of all that fat)
Anything chemically added to any of our food will only make our bodies work harder trying to 'deal' with what we just put in our mouth.
Why can't we stay away from stuff we know isn't really 'good' for us?
Why do we continue to overeat, and down empty calories that don't feed our cells?
Why do we think about food so often?
Too many people are very sick and on medication because they can't seem to stop eating the wrong things~ and the medications are weakening their internal organs.
We are digging our graves with a fork & knife~ an old saying... seems to be true.
An addiction?
There is a way to get out it.
Another Site with excellent informational material:
http://www.healthpromoting.com/Home/home.htm
We ordered the book and DVD "The Pleasure Trap" from this place.
Does it make anyone else mad out there, to see the fast food industry making billions every year, knowing their product is just some dead crap.
Our children are being ripped off. We see it daily. Parents too busy trying to make enough money to afford all the 'stuff', or some just to pay the bills, and the 'eating' is one of the first areas to suffer.... prepackaged, dead, salty, chemically treated, fatty crap is served with a smile... no wonder there are so many kids needing 'pills'....
If you feed your body 'dead food' you're not going to enjoy excellent health~
:) with love,
Safari
Info for the gardeners:
(Heirloom Seeds for Springtime Gardening
We here at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds have been working day and night to mail everyone's orders out in a timely fashion. Right now we are shipping within about 2-4 business days. We have had a record amount of business again this year - it seems like everyone is really getting the heirloom fever! We are also honored to be mentioned in a record number of newspapers this season, and were named one of the top 10 seed catalogs by the Sacramento Bee. Visit our popular website to find unique treasures while they're still in stock. (www.rareseeds.com)
Also, our other two websites have become very popular. Our forums at www.idigmygarden.com now have over 800 members, and we believe it is the largest active community of heirloom gardeners online. We have also added many more photos to Jere Gettle's Gettle.org website. Now gardeners can browse many photos of our travel adventures, vegetable displays and more. Wishing everyone a successful gardening season, we hope to see you at this year's heirloom festivals! )
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Anybody here want to do a Greasespot seed exchange?
If so, I have some seeds to swap.
Mesclun salad mix...Seeds of Change....certified Organic
Snow white ivory colored cherry tomatoes...Tomato Growers Supply....may be hybrid, I dunno
Black Plum cherry tomatoes..."....."
Red Pear cherry tomatoes...."....."
Yellow Pear cherry tomatoes...."....."
Mesclun mild mix....Park Seeds
A couple of years ago, I tried an experiment to offer some unusual tomatoes for sale, but the experiment failed as nobody was impressed with the funny looking tomatoes. They are quite low in acid...maybe acid free... and therefore taste different than regular tomatoes and don't can as well.
I want some Paw Paw seed and some organic Burley tobacco seed (if such a thing exists).
Let me know.
I gotta get busy, now. My seed taters are dry, the ground is moist and the moon is waning.
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I might be interested in buying some, I have nothing to exchange.
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coolchef1248 @adelphia.net
ron i would be glad to send you some awesome sunflower seeds
they grew to over 12 feet last year about 40 miles from the town that is known as having the shortest growing season in the lower 48
errol n.h.
and at camp were i grew them is an hour away
pm if interested
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