I know I've posted videos like this before. It was usually on topics of health and politics. I'm not a fan of politics, but from the day that I realized that my own health could be under attack if I didn't get involved, I grit my teeth and did my homework.
This video makes no sense when you watch it with no other knowledge or experience on the matter. If you watch it knowing about how most (if not all) school shootings have ONE hidden variable in common which is psychotropic drugs; if you see how autism is alarmingly on the rise; if you see how we are encouraged to eat nutrient deficient foods while family farmers are under attack (and often at gun point); if you see what I saw in the cafeteria of public schools, knowing that parents are still encouraged NOT to home school their children, then you will watch this video with open eyes. If you're not watching this with open eyes, it's better not to watch it because it will seem as thought this woman is lying, crazy or speaking utter nonsense. If you are, however, awake and aware of what's going on then this video could offer you more information and knowledge IS power!
Know what you're up against and you will always be a step ahead in the game.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
August's Book: Superfoods: Food and Medicine of the Future
No, I haven't gone raw foodie here. I still cook, and I also eat meat. I admit, however, that David Wolfe is on to something with raw food diets.
Whether one is a raw foodie or not, there is much that one can learn from a man like David Wolfe. There are MANY healing protocols that use raw food as a foundation of therapy. This includes protocols for AIDS, cancer and heart disease. There is so much that I've posted about why it isn't a good idea for people to be on raw food diets permanently and there are several doctors like Dr. Mercola who talked about why they don't recommend it. Even though I happen to agree with that, I also know there is another side to this story and I wanted to post that side; especially since there are many who believe in it so passionately. Besides, I can't say that I blame those of you who do; I can actually relate in a way. When I gave up meat years ago, my energy skyrocketed. I didn't ever want to lose that so I stayed away from meat for almost 10 years. When you find a diet that actually heals you and makes you feel good, you tend to stick to it for years if not for life. This is why I refuse to impose my beliefs about eating meat upon others; rather, I would encourage ALL to listen to their bodies and if it screams for raw food and nothing else... GO FOR IT!
So to all of my raw foodie readers, I hear you, and I dedicate this month to you!
Monday, August 5, 2013
Dr. Mercola Discusses Chickens with Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present two wonderfully brilliant men and courageous heroes! These men are NOT afraid to equip the public with facts; one man gives us science based fact and the other gives us experience based facts. THESE are men who have the power to heal America if America is willing to listen.
Dr. Joseph Mercola and Joel Salatin get together to discuss good farming practices for raising chickens. With Salatin, raising chickens is connected with so many other farming practices. So this video is primarily about chickens, but it's not just about chickens. Monsanto makes a weak case about how their poisons are sustainable, but Salatin KNOWS what true sustainable farming is and he practices it. Mercola has learned from his practices and we too can learn. Enjoy!
Dr. Joseph Mercola and Joel Salatin get together to discuss good farming practices for raising chickens. With Salatin, raising chickens is connected with so many other farming practices. So this video is primarily about chickens, but it's not just about chickens. Monsanto makes a weak case about how their poisons are sustainable, but Salatin KNOWS what true sustainable farming is and he practices it. Mercola has learned from his practices and we too can learn. Enjoy!
Encouraged Organic Factory Farming
This video is the reason why organic isn't exactly the greatest way to go. It is the greatest choice when you don't raise your own and when you don't have access to a family farm; but organic standards according to the USDA isn't always the most reliable.
There is a movement encouraging people to raise their own food. This decreases the need for questions about the treatment of livestock, livestock feed and GMO use. If you're in control of how your food is raised, organic labels no longer matter. Most "natural farmers" (farmers who raise organically, but without certification) allow customers to tour the farm so that customers can see how their food is raised. This gives the customer the opportunity to answer questions by what they see AND ask questions about what they don't see. It gives the customer confidence that their food is from a healthy source.
This new attack on orgainic chicken and eggs is disgusting. Government needs to back off and allow farmers to do what they do best.
There is a movement encouraging people to raise their own food. This decreases the need for questions about the treatment of livestock, livestock feed and GMO use. If you're in control of how your food is raised, organic labels no longer matter. Most "natural farmers" (farmers who raise organically, but without certification) allow customers to tour the farm so that customers can see how their food is raised. This gives the customer the opportunity to answer questions by what they see AND ask questions about what they don't see. It gives the customer confidence that their food is from a healthy source.
This new attack on orgainic chicken and eggs is disgusting. Government needs to back off and allow farmers to do what they do best.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Geese
Geese are a wonderful additon to a farm. Besides great eggs, they keep the level of bugs and worms low. The article below gives some good advice on raising geese, however, I have one issue with the advice that they give.
The thought of feeding home raised livestock store bought processed food makes me crazy. I couldn't do it. If I don't know what's in it, I certainly wouldn't eat it so why would I give it to my animals? There are many foods that one could raise for their livestock to eat so there is no need to buy the garbage food unless you are running WAY low on production. In a case where one IS running way low on production (which happens), one simply needs to look for the best foods on the market until production is good again. Geese will enjoy mealworms, duckweed, grubs and bugs that you don't want in your vegetable garden. All of these can be harvested at home and fed to your geese.
If you buy goslings to start, as most people do, then you will need to set up a place for them to ensure that the get maximum care. This is where the article below is good. There are some things that they suggested that I probably wouldn't have known to think about.
How to Raise Your Baby Ducks and Geese | Grange Co-op
The thought of feeding home raised livestock store bought processed food makes me crazy. I couldn't do it. If I don't know what's in it, I certainly wouldn't eat it so why would I give it to my animals? There are many foods that one could raise for their livestock to eat so there is no need to buy the garbage food unless you are running WAY low on production. In a case where one IS running way low on production (which happens), one simply needs to look for the best foods on the market until production is good again. Geese will enjoy mealworms, duckweed, grubs and bugs that you don't want in your vegetable garden. All of these can be harvested at home and fed to your geese.
If you buy goslings to start, as most people do, then you will need to set up a place for them to ensure that the get maximum care. This is where the article below is good. There are some things that they suggested that I probably wouldn't have known to think about.
How to Raise Your Baby Ducks and Geese | Grange Co-op
Friday, August 2, 2013
Sunshine Helps Protect Your Health | Vitamin D Benefits
I believe EVERY health practitioner that I've seen in the past two years have urged me to be in the sun everyday whenever possible. Vitamin D is very, very important for immune health and strength. Your pineal gland and thyroid will also thank you kindly for the exposure to light.
When I first moved to the state of Colorado from California, my new doctor had an immediate concern because of the great reduction in sunshine that I would be receiving. He gave me vitamin D3 drops to take. Verbally, the reason he gave was that it reduces my chances of getting breast cancer; on paper he revealed that it was to also fight the cold that I was coming down with and for future flu prevention.
Dr. Mercola goes on and on about the importance of getting sun. There is a reason for that. Every doctor who knows about disease prevention (REAL disease prevention; not meaning this nonsense of receiving flu shot after flu shot), knows that among many of our natural defenders vitamin D is high on the charts.
Sunshine Helps Protect Your Health | Vitamin D Benefits
When I first moved to the state of Colorado from California, my new doctor had an immediate concern because of the great reduction in sunshine that I would be receiving. He gave me vitamin D3 drops to take. Verbally, the reason he gave was that it reduces my chances of getting breast cancer; on paper he revealed that it was to also fight the cold that I was coming down with and for future flu prevention.
Dr. Mercola goes on and on about the importance of getting sun. There is a reason for that. Every doctor who knows about disease prevention (REAL disease prevention; not meaning this nonsense of receiving flu shot after flu shot), knows that among many of our natural defenders vitamin D is high on the charts.
Sunshine Helps Protect Your Health | Vitamin D Benefits
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Duckweed Growing Tip: Duckweed vs. String Algae
Those who raise duckweed claim that it is fairly easy to raise. Many don't even "buy" duckweed starters; it's possible just to take some from a pond and then grow it in clean water.
This video was very simple, and yet informative. Apparently, when growing duckweed, string algae tends to grow too. The gardener in the video says that string algae steals nutrients from your duckweed, yet it is a very valuable water weed. Many just harvest the algae with the duckweed and feed it to their livestock (geese LOVE duckweed and they will eat the string algae too). This video introduces another option for the fate of the string algae that you take out of your duckweed crops.
This video was very simple, and yet informative. Apparently, when growing duckweed, string algae tends to grow too. The gardener in the video says that string algae steals nutrients from your duckweed, yet it is a very valuable water weed. Many just harvest the algae with the duckweed and feed it to their livestock (geese LOVE duckweed and they will eat the string algae too). This video introduces another option for the fate of the string algae that you take out of your duckweed crops.
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