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What are THE MOST DANGEROUS E-NUMBERS:

http://www.feingold.org/Research/PDFstudies/E-numbers.pdf

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Photography by Nathanael Billings

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Wu Xing (五行)   , five phases ( five element cycle), cinco fases (la teoría de los cinco elementos).

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Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra)

“Elderberries (Sambucus) have been a folk remedy for centuries in North America, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, hence the medicinal benefits of elderberries are being investigated and rediscovered. Elderberry is used for its antioxidant activity, to lower cholesterol, to improve vision, to boost the immune system, to improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. Bioflavonoids and other proteins in the juice destroy the ability of cold and flu viruses to infect a cell. People with the flu who took elderberry juice reported less severe symptoms and felt better much faster than those who did not.

Beneficial components in Elderberries

Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitamin A and B and a large amount of vitamin C. They are also mildly laxative, a diuretic, and diaphoretic. Flavonoids, including quercetin, are believed to account for the therapeutic actions of the elderberry flowers and berries. According to test tube studies these flavonoids include anthocyanins that are powerful antioxidants and protect cells against damage.”

Source: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-elderberry.html

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Palm oil : Unhealthy for people and environment.

   The palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) originated from West Africa, where evidence of its use as a staple food crop dates as far back as 5,000 years. There is even evidence in Egyptian tombs of people being buried with casks of palm oil, reflecting the high societal value attributed to the product. Needless to say, with origins in West Africa and evidence of consumption in Egypt, palm oil can be considered one of the earliest traded commodities.

   Palm oil is used the world over as a cooking oil and in packed food products, confectionary, soups, crackers, and margarines, to name only some food items. It can also be used for non-consumptive purposes, however, such as in soaps and detergents. Naturally, one of palm oil’s biggest assets is its many potential utilities. After soybean oil, it is the most used edible oil on earth.  In the United States, the major use of palm oil is in recipes that require a hard fat such as butter or lard. It i worth noting, however, that American consumption of palm oil is two percent of the global consumption, which represents only eight percent of domestic vegetable oil consumption.

   As a result, palm oil became popular because it is a replacement for trans fats. So that packaged foods can wear the label of zero grams of trans fat, some food companies have opted for palm oil to more traditional fats in a Western diet. Palm oil contains about as much saturated fat as butter, and, as this NPR piece points out, all of these fats are generally found in foods that aren’t recommended for frequent consumption. Saturated fats are the fats that are solid at room temperature and are considered the most detrimental to human health.

   Palm oil is not a trans fat, but it is 40 percent to 50 percent saturated fat, another unhealthy substance. The U.S Food and Drug Administration  warned recently that "palm oil is not a healthy substitute for trans-fats" because a government study showed that the saturated fatty acids found in palm oil "are associated with elevated heart-disease risk factors." The World Health Organization came to a similar conclusion.

  Large areas of tropical forests and other ecosystems with high conservation values have been cleared to make room for vast monoculture oil palm plantations – destroying critical habitat for many endangered species, including rhinos, elephants and tigers. In some cases, the expansion of plantations has lead to the eviction of forest-dwelling peoples.

The easiest option is, of course, to cook for yourself, using whole foods and to eat a minimal amount of pre-made and packaged options.

Sources : 

http://theoilpalm.org/history-and-origin/

http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/brinkley/article/Palm-oil-proving-unhealthy-for-people-environment-5063474.php

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/is-palm-oil-good-for-your-health/

http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/agriculture/palm_oil/environmental_impacts/

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noctilucent clouds, also known as night shinning clouds, can be seen when illuminated by the setting sun as it drops bellow the horizon. found high in the mesosphere, near the edge of space, the clouds consist of tiny ice crystals about the size of particles in cigarette smoke. science, however, has yet to understand how these ice crystals are able to form in such an arid area of the atmosphere.

ice crystals in clouds need two things to grow: water molecules, and dust to which those molecules can stick. this process, known as nucleation, happens all the time in ordinary clouds. but it’s hard to waft wind blown dust all the way up to the mesosphere, leaving some to hypothesize this dust must come from the debris left by comets and asteroids. it’s also hard for water molecules to get that high, which is why noctilucent clouds typically only appear in the summer.

where they were once confined to latitudes above fifty degrees, thanks to global warming - which actually serves to lower temperatures in the upper atmosphere, and thus facilitate ice crystal formation - they can now be found as far south as colorado and utah. 

see also: circumhorizontal arcs, asperatus clouds, mammatus clouds, polar stratospheric clouds and cloud iridescence. photos by (click pic) matt robinson, martin koitmae, zoe, christopher martin, mike hollingshead, grahame whipps, david cartier, john houghton and villem voormansik

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Organic Silicon

Organic Silicon was initially developed to treat arthritis and psoriasis, and as such has helped relieve pain and inflammation for many thousands of sufferers, however, Organic Silicon is useful for a wide range of health conditions, particularly where there is pain and inflammation. It has the following characteristics: * Completely non-toxic * A powerful anti-inflammatory * Easily assimilated by your body * Strengthens the immune defences of the body * Has a detoxifying effect on the lymphatic system * Improves the metabolism * Facilitates a general healing response * Moves the body towards a more naturally balanced state * Accelerates the processes of cicatrisation & tissue healing * Plays a vital role in restructuring the fibres of elastene and collagen * Has no side-effects, even after being used for many years * Compatible with any other treatment that may be prescribed * Diffuses throughout your body, reaching those organs or areas suffering from pain, damage or malfunction.

Source: https://www.regenerativenutrition.com/organic-silicon-p-126.asp

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Tips to prevent alzheimer and dementia.

The biggest problem of alzheimer and dementia is to not prevent them early . Some tips that can help us to stop its development are:

1. A healthy diet : a growing body of research suggests a strong link between metabolic disorders and the signal processing systems. By adjusting your eating habits, however, you can help reduce inflammation and protect your brain.  

a) Cut down on sugar.

b) Enjoy a Mediterranean diet.

c)  Avoid trans fats.

d)  Get plenty of omega-3 fats.

e)  Stock up on fruit and vegetables.

f)  Enjoy daily cups of tea.

g) Cook at home often.

Supplements to help prevent dementia:

Folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil may help to preserve brain health. Studies of vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, and turmeric have yielded less conclusive results, but may also be beneficial in preventing or delaying Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms. 

2. Quality sleep.

3. Regular exercise

4. Daily mental exercises: 

-  Use the hand that is less skillful for writing, eating, brushing teeth, combing hair, open a drawer...

-  Exercising with fingers: attach the tip of the thumb with the other fingers and repeat several times. This helps the two cerebral hemispheres are connected.

- Practice the 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When and Why.

-  Read out loud.

-  Change the location of things: to know where everything is, the mind creates a map and avoids effort.

-  Stimulate the palate with different things.

Other tips for Alzheimer's and dementia prevention:

Stop smoking, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, watch your weight and  drink only in moderation.

Sources:  

http://www.fluvium.org/textos/vidahumana/vid347.htm

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheimers-dementia/alzheimers-and-dementia-prevention.htm

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Synovial cysts

A ganglion cyst is a soft tissue lump that may occur in any joint, but most often occurs on, around, or near joints and tendons in the hands or feet.

These cysts are caused by leakage of fluid from the joint into the surrounding tissue.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst

The ganglion cyst can be eliminated with surgery , but there are also other (natural ) ways of eliminating them without any risk , after several tests with:

- Liquid mashed potato.

- Garlic.

- Black garlic.

- Apple vinegar.

- Epsom salt.

The liquid mashed potato didn’t eliminate it, the garlic causes a lot of pain and the apple vinegar didn’t produce any result.

However, if we mix apple vinegar with epsom salt, with a cotton and a plaster, we place the mixture and surround the cyst with the plaster, the ganglion cyst decreases.

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Un ganglión sinovial es un quiste que aparece a menudo alrededor de las articulaciones y los tendones de la mano o el pie. 

El quiste contiene un líquido claro similar al líquido sinovial normal, pero más espeso que éste.

Fuente: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst

El ganglio sinovial puede ser eliminado con la cirugía, pero existen otros métodos (naturales) de eliminarlos sin tener que sufrir algún riesgo, después de varias pruebas con : - El líquido de la patata triturada. - Ajo. - Ajo negro. - Vinagre de manzana. - Sal de Epsom.

El líquido de la patata triturada no eliminó esto, el ajo causa mucho dolor y el vinagre de manzana no produjo ningún resultado. Sin embargo, si mezclamos el vinagre de manzana con la sal de Epsom, con un algodón y una tirita, colocamos la mezcla y rodeamos el quiste con la tirita, el ganglio sinovial disminuye.

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Resin Acorn Pendants are a Festive Update to Your Fall Wardrobe

Resin jewelry was all the rage this summer, featuring tiny pieces of nature  permanently encased the crystal clear material for a dazzling effect. To update this look for fall, Anna Buttonsy of Buttonsy Jewelry has casted real acorns and filled them with colored resin, leaves, and dandelions. Each pendant is topped with an actual acorn cap. Get properly outfitted in the Buttonsy Jewelry Etsy shop. 

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From the Confucian understanding, the human soul (hunpo) is composed of the finest element (qi) of the universe. It is not created and inserted into one’s body directly by God (shangdi); rather, it is transferred into one’s life from one’s ancestors, so that one’s soul and one’s ancestors’ souls are essentially similar. One is therefore responsible both upwards to one’s ancestors and downwards to one’s descendants by being both a gift receiver and a giver in the Confucian way of life (Analects 2:4). For Confucians, although God or Heaven (tian) creates and maintains the order of the universe, it is the Mandate of Heaven that ensures every child should be formed and born into a family through the union of a man (from one particular family) and a woman (from another particular family). In addition, Confucians believe that the human soul has two parts: hun and po. After death hun lives in the heavens near God, while po stays in the grave with the body. Hun regularly returns to join the po by visiting the grave and to accept sacrifices of from the descendants by visiting their homes. Ancestors give blessings to their descendants, and the descendants must be reverently filial to their ancestors, including attempting to avoid harming their own body so as not to make their ancestors worry about their health.

Lazenby, M., McCorkle, R., Sulmasy D. P. (Eds.). (2014). Safe passage: A global spiritual sourcebook for care at the end of life. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=TGLwAgAAQBAJ&lpg=PA213&ots=sXfZyfwjVu&dq=our%20bodies%20ancestors%20confucianism&pg=PA213#v=onepage&q=our%20bodies%20ancestors%20confucianism&f=false (via anti-hegemony)

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Lavender II

For those of you suffering from sweltering summer heat, here’s a suggestion for a cooling drink, lavender-infused lemonade! 

It will also help you if you suffer from anxiety and severe headaches.

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/lavender_lemonade/

Ingredients :

- A small handful of freshly picked and rinsed lavender flowers or a tablespoon of dried lavender flowers

- 1 cup white, granulated sugar (or honey, or stevia )

- 2 cups of boiling water for the infusion

- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 2 cups or more of cold water

- Ice

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Lavender I

   The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its aroma which has a particularly clean aroma. 

   The health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to eliminate nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect the scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems.

   Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant, primarily through steam distillation. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. 

Health Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

- Bug Repellent

- Sleep

- Acne / General skin care /  Hair care

-Pain relief

- Urine flow

- Respiratory disorders /  Digestion /  Nervous system

- Cancer

- Immunity /  Blood circulation

Source : https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-lavender-essential-oil.html