Recent revelations have confirmed what many of us knew all
along- COVID came from a lab in China. I am agnostic as
to whether it was created as a bioweapon or it emerged from a
simple, but devastating error. Either way, China is trying to
absolve themselves of all responsibility for unleashing this deadly
virus around the world. Thanks to their actions, []
PMID: Struct Chem. 2022 Jun 16:1-16. Epub 2022 Jun 16.
PMID: 35729937 Abstract Title: Study of nonlinear optical
responses of phytochemicals ofby quantum mechanical approach and
investigation of their anti-Alzheimer activity with in silico
approach. Abstract: UNLABELLED: is a flowering plant with
promising medicinal plants with a wide variety of active
phytochemicals. The present study aimed at the computational
investigation of the nonlinear optical (NLO) responses of the
active phytochemicals of theThe computational investigation of the
NLO features was done by using the density functional theory (DFT)
by B3LYP/6-311G++(d, p) basis set. The structural parameters,
mulliken charge distribution, and molecular electrostatic potential
(MEP) surface clearly show the intramolecular charge transfer
within Clitorin. The NLO properties were identified by computing
the polarizability parameters. As the plant has high medicinal
characteristics, the inhibiting properties of its phytochemicals
were also investigated to combat Alzheimer disease (AD). The
systematic in silico study identifies Clitorin as the most active
and inhibiting phytochemicals of the plant. The results obtained
from molecular dynamics (MD) simulation tell the stability of the
complex and make it a fair selection as a drug-like molecule
against AD. The cardio-toxicity analysis done for the Clitorin
molecule verifies that it is harmless for the supplementary
material available at 10.1007/s11224-022-01981-5.
PMID: Access Microbiol. 2022 ;4(4):000343. Epub 2022 Apr
26. PMID: 35812712 Abstract Title: Antibiofilm properties
offlower anthocyanin-rich fraction towards. Abstract: In
Asia,flowers are commonly used as a traditional medicinal herb and
as a food colourant. Their bioactive compounds have
anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-biofilm activities.is
one of the major pathogens that cause biofilm-associated infections
resulting in an increase in antimicrobial resistance. Hence, the
aim of this study was to investigate if the anti-biofilm properties
of the anthocyanin-rich fraction offlowers were effective against.
The effect of the anthocyanin-rich fraction offlowers onbiofilms
formed on a polystyrene surface was determined using the crystal
violet assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The
anthocyanin-rich fraction reduced biofilm formation by fourstrains
with a minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration value ranging
between 0.625 and 5.0mgml. We further show that the
biofilm-inhibiting activity offlowers is not due to the flavonols
but is instead attributed to the anthocyanins, which had
significant biofilm inhibitory activity (64.01.1%) at 24h in a
time-response study. The anthocyanin-rich fraction also
significantly reduced bacterial attachment on the polystyrene by
1.1 log c.f.u. cmsurface based on SEM analysis. Hence, anthocyanins
fromflowers have potential as an agent to decrease the risk of
biofilm-associated infections.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2022 Sep 1 ;12(1):14890. Epub 2022 Sep 1.
PMID: 36050436 Abstract Title: Antioxidant, cytotoxic, and
antibacterial activities of Clitoria ternatea flower extracts and
anthocyanin-rich fraction. Abstract: Clitoria ternatea flower
is a traditional medicinal herb that has been used as a natural
food colourant. As there are limited studies on investigating the
bioactivities of the anthocyanin-rich fraction of Clitoria ternatea
flower, this study aimed to determine an efficient column
chromatography method to obtain the anthocyanin-rich fraction from
this flower and characterise its composition, antioxidant,
antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. Amberlite XAD-16 column
chromatography was more efficient in enriching the total
anthocyanin content (TAC) of the fraction with the highest TAC to
total phenolic content (TPC) ratio of 1:6 than that using C18-OPN.
A total of 11 ternatin anthocyanins were characterised in the
anthocyanin-rich fraction by LC-MS analysis. The antioxidant
activity of the anthocyanin-rich fraction was more potent in the
chemical-based assay with an ICvalue of 0.860.07 mg/mL using
1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay than cellular
antioxidant assay using RAW 264.7 macrophages. In vitro
cytotoxicity assay using human embryonic kidney HEK-293 cell line
showed the anthocyanin-rich fraction to be more toxic than the
crude extracts. The anthocyanin-rich fraction had more potent
antibacterial activity than the crude extracts against Bacillus
cereus, Bacillus subtilis, and Escherichia coli. The
anthocyanin-rich fraction of C. ternatea has the potential to be
used and developed as a functional food ingredient or nutraceutical
agent.
PMID: J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2022 Sep 24:1-10. Epub 2022 Sep
24. PMID: 36153001 Abstract Title: screening of the
phytochemicals present inL. as the inhibitors of snake venom
phospholipase A(PLA). Abstract: Millions of people suffer
from snake bite envenomation, and its management is a challenge,
even today. Medicinal plants have attracted the researcher's
attention for their outstanding advantages in treating many
diseases, including snake venom poisoning.L, is a plant popularly
known for its various pharmacological effects especially,
anti-snake venom property. However, the molecular mechanism behind
this is poorly understood. It is reported that snake venom PLAis an
extensively studied toxic factor. This study is meant to screen the
compound's capability to act as inhibitors of thesnake venom
PLAthrough molecular docking and dynamics studies. Our results show
that among the 27 compounds taken for the study, only Kaempferol
showed good interaction profile with the conserved catalytic active
site residues, His48 and Asp49. The pharmacophore features of the
compound also demonstrate its exact fitting at the binding pocket.
Further RMSD, RMSF, Rg, and hydrogen bond analysis confirmed the
stable binding of Kaempferol with PLAthrough molecular dynamic
simulations for 100ns. In addition, the MM/PBSA binding free energy
calculation of the complex was also affirming the docking results.
The binding free energy (BFE) of Kaempferolis better than the
reference compound. ADME and Lipinski's rule of five reveals its
drug like properties.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
PMID: Molecules. 2022 Sep 26 ;27(19). Epub 2022 Sep 26.
PMID: 36234873 Abstract Title: Phytochemical Properties and
In Vitro Biological Activities of Phenolic Compounds from Flower
ofL. Abstract: Phenolic compounds from the flower ofL.
(PCFCTL) were extracted using a high-speed shearing extraction
technique and purified by AB-8 macroporous resins, and the
phytochemical composition of the purified phenolic compounds from
the flower ofL. (PPCFCTL) was then analyzed. Subsequently, its
bioactivities including antioxidant properties, enzyme inhibitory
activities, and antiproliferative activities against several tumor
cell lines were evaluated. Results indicated that the contents of
total phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols, flavanols, and phenolic
acids in PPCFCTL were increased by 3.29, 4.11, 2.74, 2.43, and
2.96-fold, respectively, compared with those before being purified
by AB-8 macroporous resins. The results showed PPCFCTL have
significant antioxidant ability (measured by reducing power, RP,
and ferric reducing antioxidant power method, FRAP) and good DPPH,
ABTS, and superoxide anion radical scavenging activities. They can
also significantly inhibit lipase,-amylase, and-glucosidase. In
addition, morphological changes of HeLa, HepG2, and NCI-H460 tumor
cells demonstrated the superior antitumor performance of PPCFCTL.
However, the acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity was
relatively weak. These findings suggest that PPCFCTL have important
potential as natural antioxidant, antilipidemic, anti-glycemic and
antineoplastic agents in health-promoting foods.
PMID: Front Mol Biosci. 2022 ;9:986704. Epub 2022 Sep 30.
PMID: 36250019 Abstract Title: Effects of a plant cyclotide
on conformational dynamics and destabilization of-amyloid fibrils
through molecular dynamics simulations. Abstract: Aggregation
of-amyloid (A) peptide is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's
disease (AD) which results in chronic and progressive
neurodegeneration of the brain. A recent study by our group have
shown the ability of cyclic disulfide-rich peptides ("cyclotides")
isolated from a medicinal plant,, to inhibit the aggregation of
Apeptides and reduce oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen
species usingmodels of transgenic. In the present study, through
extensive computational docking and multi-ns molecular dynamics
(MD) simulation, we evaluated if cyclotides can stably bind to
Amolecules and/or destabilize the Afibril by preventing
conformational changes from-helical to-sheet rich structures. We
demonstrate that cyclotides bind effectively and stably to
different forms of Astructureshydrogen bonding and hydrophobic
interactions. One of the conserved hydrophobic interface residues,
Tyr10 was mutated to Ala and the impact of this virtual mutation
was estimated by additional MD simulations for the wild-type (WT)
and mutant protein-peptide complexes. A detailed MD simulation
analyses revealed that cyclotides form hydrogen bonds with the
toxic amyloid assemblies thereby weakening the inter-strand
hydrogen bonds between the Apeptide. The-distribution map of
residues in the cyclotide binding pocket that ideally adopt-sheet
conformation show deviation towards right-handed-helical ()
conformation. This effect was similar to that observed for the
Tyr10Ala mutant and doubly so, for the cyclotide bound form. It is
therefore possible to hypothesise that the opening up of
amyloid-sheet is due to an unfolding process occurring in the
Acaused by cyclotide binding and inhibition. Our current findings
provide novel structural insights on the mode of interaction
between cyclotides and Afibrils and describe their anti-amyloid
aggregation potential. This sheds light on the future of
cyclotide-based drug design against protein aggregation, a hallmark
event in many neurodegenerative diseases.
PMID: Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2022 Nov 13 ;15(11). Epub
2022 Nov 13. PMID: 36422526 Abstract Title: Asian Pigeonwing
Plants () Synergized Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Modulating the
Inflammatory Response in Rats with Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney
Injury. Abstract: Acute kidney injury is a heterogeneous set
of disorders distinguished by a sudden decrease in the glomerular
filtration rate, which is evidenced by an increase in the serum
creatinine concentration or oliguria and categorized by stage and
cause. It is an ever-growing health problem worldwide, with no
reliable treatment. In the present study, we evaluated the role
ofcombined with mesenchymal stem cells in treating
cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in rats. Animals were
challenged with cisplatin, followed by 400 mg/kg of Asian
pigeonwing extract and/or mesenchymal stem cells (106 cells/150 g
body weight). Kidney functions and enzymes were recorded, and
histopathological sectioning was also performed. The expression
profile of IL-1, IL-6, and caspase-3 was assessed using the
quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The obtained data indicated
that mesenchymal stem cells combined with the botanical extract
modulated the creatinine uric acid and urea levels. Cisplatin
increased the level of malondialdehyde and decreased the levels of
both superoxide dismutase and glutathione; however, the dual
treatment was capable of restoring the normal levels. Furthermore,
all treatments modulated the IL-6, IL-1, and caspase-3 gene
expression profiles. The obtained data shed some light on adjuvant
therapy usingand mesenchymal stem cells in treating acute kidney
injury; however, further investigations are required to understand
these agents' synergistic mechanisms fully. The total RNA was
extracted from the control, the positive control, and all of the
therapeutically treated animals. The expression profiles of the
IL-6, IL-1, and caspase-3 genes were evaluated using the real-time
polymerase chain reaction. Cisplatin treatment caused a significant
upregulation in IL-6. All treatments could mitigate the
IL-6-upregulating effect of cisplatin, with the mesenchymal stem
cell treatment being the most effective. The same profile was
observed in the IL-1and caspase-3 genes, except that the dual
treatment (mesenchymal stem cells and the botanical extract) was
the most effective in ameliorating the adverse effect of cisplatin;
it downregulated caspase-3 expression better than the positive
control.
PMID: Food Res Int. 2022 Dec ;162(Pt A):112008. Epub 2022
Oct 1. PMID: 36461234 Abstract Title: Clitoria ternatea blue
petal extract protects against obesity, oxidative stress, and
inflammation induced by a high-fat, high-fructose diet in C57BL/6
mice. Abstract: This study examined the chemical compounds
and bioactivity of the aqueous extract of Clitoria ternatea blue
petals and investigated its beneficial effects in vivo on a mouse
model of obesity and metabolic syndrome. The extract mainly
contained flavonoids, and nine compounds were tentatively
identified. Male C57BL/6J mice were either fed a standard diet (SD)
or a high-fat, high-fructose diet (HFFD) for 16 weeks, and
HFFD-fed animals were treated with 0.25%, 0.5%, and 2% (w/w) of the
aqueous extract in drinking water. The aqueous extract ameliorated
oxidative stress and inflammation mediators. Furthermore, the
aqueous extract reduced plasma leptin, free fatty acid, low-density
lipoprotein cholesterol levels and hepatic malondialdehyde content.
The aqueous extract significantly reduced total cholesterol and
ameliorated insulin resistance. The results demonstrated that the
aqueous extract of C. ternatea blue petals contains bioactive
anthocyanins that exert substantial hypolipidemic and
anti-inflammatory effects by promoting reverse cholesterol
transport in HFFD-fed mice.
In this interview, repeat guest Tyler LeBaron, MSc., Ph.D.,
reviews some of the many benefits of molecular hydrogen
(H2). Perhaps most importantly, molecular hydrogen acts
as a selective antioxidant, meaning it doesn't indiscriminately
suppress free radicals.
It uses your body's own biological systems and feedback loops to
identify where and when you're under oxidative stress, and when
found, antioxidant genes are stimulated and key antioxidants are
transcribed from your DNA. So, molecular hydrogen is not in and of
itself a direct radical-scavenging antioxidant. Rather, it helps
your body make its own endogenous antioxidants. This is what makes
molecular hydrogen so unique.
This is crucial because excessive antioxidants use can be
deleterious and molecular hydrogen serves as a redox regulator, so,
just like Goldilocks, you get just the right amount, not too much
and not too little, which makes your cells very happy.
H2 Activates Nrf2 Pathway
One of the pathways activated by H2 when free
radicals are present is the Nrf2 pathway. LeBaron explains:
"In your cell you have this protein, Nrf2, and it's attached
to Keap1. They're always attached together. But when you get
oxidative stress it can cleave off.
[Oxidative stress] causes the cleaving off of the Nrf2 and
the Keap1, and the Nrf2 can then diffuse into the nucleus [where]
it binds to the ARE, the antioxidant response element of the DNA.
[This triggers] the production of all these endogenous antioxidants
Phase 2 enzymes of detoxification and antioxidation and there are
over 200 of them."
This is one of the primary benefits of molecular hydrogen. It's also what makes molecular
hydrogen so useful for such a wide variety of conditions. According
to LeBaron, it's been shown to have therapeutic benefits in more
than 170 different animal disease models.
"What this means is, for example, there are lots of ways to
induce diabetes in an animal model. Using these different models,
we can show molecular hydrogen has therapeutic effects. And, yes,
the Nrf2 in some cases seems to be extremely important. In fact, by
using gene knockout or or interfering RNA, you can blunt the
benefits of molecular hydrogen. So, the Nrf2 is very
important," LeBaron says.
Molecular Hydrogen Is an Important Nrf2 Regulator
Sulforaphane, found in broccoli, is another well-studied Nrf2
activator. But in contrast to sulforaphane (as well as other Nrf2
activators), molecular hydrogen does not disturb redox homeostasis
within the cell by adding too many antioxidants.
In the video above, I'm interviewed by Jason Shurka, author of
several books1 about
sacred knowledge, the raising of consciousness and the power we
have within.
While my focus has always been to help people take control of
their health and achieve optimal well-being by addressing basic
lifestyle factors, in recent years, it's become necessary to also
enlighten people about the global forces that are trying to seize control,
with the ultimate goal of eliminating human rights and freedoms,
including your medical freedom.
It's become imperative to understand what these larger forces
are trying to achieve, because they're driving The Great Reset agendas, which encompass every aspect
of our lives, including food and health care. If you don't
understand what their goal is, you will naively go along and become
an unwitting victim.
Google Is at the Core of the Global Cabal
As I explain in the interview, Google is a core powerbase of this global
cabal, often referred to as the Deep State a hidden power structure
based on wealth and financial influence behind (and above) the
individual governments of the world because the cabal's control
powers hinge on electronic surveillance and social
engineering.
Both require massive amounts of data on each individual, and
artificial intelligence to predict and control behaviors. Google is
the largest controller of data and owns the most advanced AI
company in the world. Through their search engine alone, Google
controls at least 93% and possibly over 95% of what people are able
to see.
They hold the keys to the knowledge of humanity, stored on the
internet. And if they don't like what you say, they can bury you to
the point where you basically cease to exist. You have no reach, no
voice.
I'm no stranger to this censorship process, as I've been under
attack ever since I started my website 25 years ago. In 2018,
Google finally pulled the plug on me and buried my articles in the
deepest recesses of its search engine.
Now, what you find about me are articles that discredit me. You
also have to dig deep into the search results to find good
information relating to health, nutrition and medicine in
general.
There Are Many Levels of Censorship
While more and more people are becoming aware that censorship is
happening on social me...
Since COVID-19 first entered the scene, exchange of ideas has
basically been outlawed. By sharing my views and those from various
experts throughout the pandemic on COVID treatments and the
experimental COVID jabs, I became a main target of the White House,
the political establishment and the global cabal.
Propaganda and pervasive censorship have been deployed to seize
control over every part of your life, including your health,
finances and food supply. The major media are key players and have
been instrumental in creating and fueling fear.
I am republishing this article in its original form so that you
can see how the progression unfolded.
Originally published: April 16, 2020
In March 2020, with the U.S. reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic,
the Secure 5G and Beyond Act (S. 893) and the Broadband Deployment
Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (S. 1822) were signed
into law.
The duo will accelerate the adoption of 5G, or 5th Generation, wireless networks across
the U.S. and in so doing, force Americans to receive unprecedented
levels of exposure to the millimeter wave (MMW), which has shown
potential to harm human health and the environment.
The 5G act requires the president to develop a strategy to
ensure the security of 5G mobile telecommunications systems and
infrastructures in the U.S., while assisting allies and strategic
partners to maximize the security of such systems.1
The Broadband act requires the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to issue rules regarding data collection to ultimately
improve the accuracy of maps showing where broadband is available
in the U.S.2
Whats more, the 5G Act requires the president to consult with
the FCC, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of
Defense and other agencies and submit a plan to Congress within 180
days detailing how secure 5G will be implemented.
With millions of Americans suddenly working remotely, its an
opportune time for regulators to move 5G forward but its a move
that has many experts concerned. Still, the legislation is moving
forward under the guise of bringing faster internet to Americans,
at any cost. The House Energy and Commerce Committee, which is led
by chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., said in a statement:...
PMID: Nutrients. 2021 Sep 16 ;13(9). Epub 2021 Sep 16.
PMID: 34579104 Abstract Title: Possible Role of
Butyrylcholinesterase in Fat Loss and Decreases in Inflammatory
Levels in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis after Treatment with
Epigallocatechin Gallate and Coconut Oil: A Pilot Study.
Abstract: (1) Background. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is
characterised by the loss of muscle throughout the course of the
disease, which in many cases is accompanied by obesity and related
to inflammation. Nonetheless, consuming epigallocatechin gallate
(EGCG) and ketone bodies (especially-hydroxybutyrate (HB)) produced
after metabolising coconut oil, have exhibited anti-inflammatory
effects and a decrease in body fat. In addition,
butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE), seems to be related to the
pathogenesis of the disease associated with inflammation, and serum
concentrations have been related to lipid metabolism. Objective.
The aim of the study was to determine the role of BuChE in the
changes caused after treatment with EGCG and ketone bodies on the
levels of body fat and inflammation state in MS patients. (2)
Methods. A pilot study was conducted for 4 months with 51 MS
patients who were randomly divided into an intervention group and a
control group. The intervention group received 800 mg of EGCG and
60 mL of coconut oil, and the control group was prescribed a
placebo. Fat percentage and concentrations of the
butyrylcholinesterase enzyme (BuChE), paraoxonase 1 (PON1)
activity, triglycerides, interleukin 6 (IL-6), albumin andHB in
serum were measured. (3) Results. The intervention group exhibited
significant decreases in IL-6 and fat percentage and significant
increases in BuChE,HB, PON1, albumin and functional capacity
(determined by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)). On the
other hand, the control group only exhibited a decrease in IL-6.
After the intervention, BuChE was positively correlated with the
activity of PON1, fat percentage and triglycerides in the
intervention group, whereas these correlations were not observed in
the control group (4). Conclusions. BuChE seems to have an
important role in lipolytic activity and the inflammation state in
MS patients, evidenced after administering EGCG and coconut oil as
aHB source.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org
The manufactured snowpocalypse is wreaking havoc on countless
communities and crop producing regions, welcome to winter weather
warfare. Many of the locations that are now buried under snow saw
temperatures of 80 degrees or more in the days just prior to the
commencement of the climate engineering winter weather warfare
operations. Matrix media propagandists
PMID: Food Funct. 2023 Jan 23 ;14(2):1062-1071. Epub 2023
Jan 23. PMID: 36594273 Abstract Title: Improvements in gait
and balance in patients with multiple sclerosis after treatment
with coconut oil and epigallocatechin gallate. A pilot study.
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative
disease that progressively decreases the muscular and functional
capacity. Thus, there is an alteration in the ability to walk that
affects balance, speed and resistance. Since MS pathology involves
neuroinflammation, cellular oxidation and mitochondrial
alterations, the objective of the study was to assess the impact of
a nutritional intervention with coconut oil and epigallocatechin
gallate (EGCG) on gait and balance. In order to do this, 51
patients with MS were enrolled and randomly distributed into an
intervention group and a control group, which received either a
daily dose of 800 mg of EGCG and 60 ml of coconut oil, or a
placebo, all during a period of 4 months and which followed a
Mediterranean isocaloric diet. Initial and final assessments
consisted of the evaluation of quantitative balance (Berg scale),
perceived balance (ABC scale), gait speed (10MWT) and resistance
(2MWT). Besides, muscle strength was measured using a dynamometer
and levels of-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) were measured in serum samples.
In the intervention group, there was a significant improvement in
the gait speed, quantitative balance and muscle strength of the
right quadriceps; an improvement in gait resistance was observed in
both groups. There were also significant and positive correlations
between balance and gait scales. In conclusion, the administration
of EGCG and coconut oil seems to improve gait speed and balance in
MS patients, although the latter was not perceived by them.
Furthermore, these variables appear to be related and contribute to
functionality.
A few times now when I'm scheduled to leave the house later than
usual, something has happened with Ronan - a fever, a possible
seizure (they can happen so fast), or a wonky episode of something
worrisome (I don't know yet what to call it). It happened
again one day last week. Ronan looked confused, held his
head, closed his eyes and looked wobbly on his feet. I was
worried, since it whatever it was, came out of the blue.
While getting him off his feet and to the couch, I sat next to
him, ready to administer emergency seizure medication, should it be
a seizure. I was ready to clean up throw up, should it have
been an upset tummy rumbling. But Ronan, who could only grip
my arms as I reached out to hold him, laid on the couch and drifted
off to sleep. He ended up taking two naps, even though hed
had a great night of sleep.
The day that happened, I wasnt scheduled to leave the house
until 1:00.
The time before, he was also wobbly on his feet and knew
something was different but couldnt express anything but a worried
look on his face. Ronan had woken up that day and was fine
but then wasnt. That day was the first day that my work hours
had changed, and I happened to be home. Both times, I didn't
know it, whatever it is, was going to happen, but God knew I needed
to be with my bud. I got to hold his hand, to calm his
nerves, to settle him quickly, to watch him quietly fall back
asleep to witnessing him wake up refreshed as if nothing worrisome
or wonky had just happened.
Ive spent the last few days trying to figure out what triggered
the odd episodes. We havent changed brands of foods he and I
have for breakfast. The supplements taken are the same as
always. Other products found in a home laundry soap, dish
soap, bath soap and more, are all the same. Granted, we had
the huge medication fiasco a few weeks ago, but this happened while
on generics and since hes been back on his regular doses and
brands. I joked with a friend when I knew Id be home all
morning again, I hope nothing happens to Ronan while Im home past
lunchtime! All joking aside, its just so odd and definitely
something I definitely need to track.
I was thankful I was home both times. I truly felt like I
was at the right place at the right time.
PMID: Surg Neurol Int. 2021 ;12:141. Epub 2021 Apr 8.
PMID: 33948312 Abstract Title: Spontaneous regression of
herniated cervical disc: A case report and literature review.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: We have reviewed 75 cases plus our own
single instance of spontaneous regression of herniated cervical
discs.METHODS: We searched PubMed and EMBASE databases (until
September 2020) utilizing the following keywords; "spontaneous
regression," "herniated cervical disc," and "Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) studies."RESULTS: In the literature, we found 75
cases of herniated cervical discs which spontaneously regressed; to
this, we added our case. Patients averaged 40.95 years of age.
Discs were paracentral or foraminal in 84% of the cases, with most
occurring at the C5-C6 (51%) and C6-C7 (36%) levels. Symptoms
included neck pain/radiculopathy (91%) or myelopathy (9%). The
average interval between initial presentation and spontaneous
regression of herniated discs on MRI was 9.15 months.
Interestingly, on MRI, extruded/sequestrated discs were more likely
to undergo spontaneous regression versus protruding
discs.CONCLUSION: Successive MRI studies documented the spontaneous
regression of herniated cervical discs over an average of 9.15
months. Although this may prompt greater consideration for
conservative treatment in younger patients without neurologic
deficits, those with deficits should be considered for surgery.
PMID: World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 3. Epub 2019 Jan 3. PMID:
30610984 Abstract Title: Spontaneous Resorption of Herniated
Lumbar Disk: Observational Retrospective Study in 9 Patients.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Spontaneous resorption of herniated
lumbar disk was explained in the literature by different
mechanisms, and multiple predictive factors for resorption were
reported in numerous studies. The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the phenomena of spontaneous resorption of herniated
lumbar disk without surgery (mechanisms, predictive factors,
expected time for resorption, and proper time for conservative
treatment).METHODS: This retrospective clinical case series
included 9 patients with herniated lumbar disk on initial magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). The mean age was 396.3 years, and the male
to female ratio was 2:1. All patients presented with back pain and
sciatica without motor deficit. All patients refused surgical
intervention; therefore, they were treated conservatively. Patients
were followed-up clinically and radiologically (MRI) in the
outpatient clinic on regular visits (for 18 months).RESULTS:
Spontaneous resorption of herniated disk was found in all patients
in a mean time of 8.73.2 months. All patients recovered clinically
in a mean time of 5.71.6 weeks by conservative treatment. Large
and/or sequestrated disks were associated with rapid resorption.
Early recovery patients showed early spontaneous resorption of the
disk.CONCLUSIONS: Spontaneous resorption of herniated lumbar disk
can occur by different mechanisms (retraction, dehydration, and
inflammatory mediated mechanism). Large and/or sequestrated disks
are essential predictive factors for rapid spontaneous resorption.
Furthermore, early clinical recovery is usually associated with
quick resorption of the herniated disk.
PMID: Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2015 Sep ;40(9):899-906.
Epub 2015 May 4. PMID: 26288392 Abstract Title: Potential
ergogenic activity of grape juice in runners. Abstract:
Recent studies have indicated that certain food products have
ergogenic potential similar to that of sports supplements. The
present study aimed to investigate the potential ergogenic effect
of integral purple grape juice on the performance of recreational
runners. Twenty-eight volunteers of both sexes (age, 39.88.5 years;
peak oxygen consumption, 43.28.5 mL/(kgmin)) were randomized into
either a group that received grape juice (grape juice group (GJG),
n = 15; 10 mL/(kgmin) for 28 days) or a group that received an
isocaloric, isoglycemic, and isovolumetric control beverage
(control group (CG), n = 13). A time-to-exhaustion exercise test,
anaerobic threshold test, and aerobic capacity test were performed,
together with assessments of markers of oxidative stress,
inflammation, immune response, and muscle injury, performed at
baseline and 48 h after the supplementation protocol. The GJG
showed a significant increase (15.3%) in running time-to-exhaustion
(p = 0.002) without significant improvements in either anaerobic
threshold (3.6%; p = 0.511) or aerobic capacity (2.2%; p = 0.605).
In addition, GJG exhibited significant increases in total
antioxidant capacity (38.7%; p = 0.009), vitamin A (11.8%; p =
0.016), and uric acid (28.2%; p = 0.005), whereas-1-acid
glycoprotein significantly decreased (20.2%; p = 0.006) and
high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels remained unchanged. In
contrast, no significant changes occurred in any of these variables
in the CG. In conclusion, supplementation with purple grape juice
shows an ergogenic effect in recreational runners by promoting
increased time-to-exhaustion, accompanied by increased antioxidant
activity and a possible reduction in inflammatory markers.
PMID: Eur J Nutr. 2020 Oct ;59(7):2997-3007. Epub 2019 Nov
15. PMID: 31732851 Abstract Title: A single dose of purple
grape juice improves physical performance and antioxidant activity
in runners: a randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo study.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of a single
dose of juice on physical performance, oxidative stress,
inflammation and muscle damage in runners.METHODS: Fourteen
recreational male runners (399 years,
VO=55.96.5 ml/kg/min) performed two running tests to
exhaustion at 80% of VOafter ingesting grape juice or a placebo
drink (10 ml/kg/day) randomly. Blood samples were taken before
and 2 h after supplementation and immediately after running to
analyze total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA),
alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (A1GPA), high-sensitivity C-reactive
protein (hs-CRP), creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase
(LDH).RESULTS: The participants ran for an average of
59.227.8 min until exhaustion in the placebo group and for
68.429.7 min until exhaustion in the grape juice intake group,
which was a significantly longer time (p=0.008). This improvement
in physical performance was accompanied by a 43.6% increase in TAC
(p=0.000) at the post-exercise timepoint compared to the level at
baseline. MDA, A1GPA, hs-CRP, CK, and LDH did not exhibit changes.
In contrast, no significant change in any variable was observed
after consuming the placebo drink.CONCLUSION: The single-dose
intake of purple grape juice demonstrated an ergogenic effect in
recreational runners by increasing run time to exhaustion and
increasing antioxidant activity.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2020 Nov ;54:102570. Epub 2020
Sep 15. PMID: 33183673 Abstract Title: Effects of grape juice
consumption on oxidative stress and inflammation in male volleyball
players: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical
trial. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Some foods are also
demonstrated benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and
ergogenic activity, similar to that of sports supplements. Grape
juice has been considered an important source of polyphenols and
these compounds could promote positive effects to the sports
players. In this sense, the objective was to evaluate the effects
of purple grape juice consumption on indicators of oxidative
stress, inflammation, muscle damage, global histone H4 acetylation
levels, and muscle strength and muscle power in volleyball
athletes.METHODS: This is a randomized double-blind clinical trial
in which 12 male volleyball players (160.6 years old) participated
in three different moments with match simulation: control (without
beverage) (WB), grape juice (GJ) and placebo (PLA) (400 mL/day of
grape juice or placebo (maltodextrin) for 14 days in a cross-over
model). Before and immediately after each match, blood collection
for analysis of indicators of systemic redox status, systemic
concentrations of Interferon-(IFN-) and Interleukin-4 (IL-4),
muscle damage, by Creatine Kinase (CK-NAC) and levels of global
histone H4 acetylation were performed, as well as handgrip strength
(HG) and lower limb power tests.RESULTS: Consumption of grape juice
significantly reduced lipid peroxidation (p = 0.04) and
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) damage (p = 0.01) after the match.
IFN-levels, IL-4, CK-NAC, and histone H4 acetylation post-match did
not alter with the grape juice consumption. Lower limb power
improved after acute exercise in WB and GJ conditions (p
PMID: An Acad Bras Cienc. 2020 ;92(4):e20191551. Epub 2020
Nov 20. PMID: 33237140 Abstract Title: Effects of grape juice
consumption on muscle fatigue and oxidative stress in judo
athletes: a randomized clinical trial. Abstract:
Physiological levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important
for intracellular and extracellular redox regulation in signaling
and defense processes. Strenuous exercise can also contribute to
this imbalance, and the muscle fatigue, evidenced by impaired
strength or power generation, can be caused by various reasons,
including oxidative stress. Antioxidants can prevent the formation
of ROS by intercepting free radicals. Twenty judo athletes were
included in this randomized, double-blind clinical trial into grape
juice and placebo groups, and they consumed grape juice or placebo
daily for 14 days in a crossover model. The outcomes were analyzed
before and after combat simulations. The upper limb strength was
higher in the grape juice group than in the placebo (p [group] =
0.003). The lipid damage levels were 10% higher in the placebo
group (p [interaction] = 0.048). During the pre-exercise, the
placebo group showed 19% more DNA damage than the grape juice
group. The superoxide dismutase activity was 80% lower in the grape
juice group (p [interaction]
PMID: Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2014 Jun ;145(2):371-9.
Epub 2014 Apr 10. PMID: 24718774 Abstract Title:
Ultra-low-dose estriol and Lactobacillus acidophilus vaginal
tablets (Gynoflor()) for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal breast
cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors: pharmacokinetic, safety,
and efficacy phase I clinical study. Abstract: Phase I
pharmacokinetic (PK) study assessed circulating estrogens in breast
cancer (BC) patients on a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI)
with vaginal atrophy using vaginal ultra-low-dose 0.03 mg
estriol (E3) and Lactobacillus combination vaginal tablets
(Gynoflor()). 16 women on NSAI with severe vaginal atrophy applied
a daily vaginal tablet of Gynoflor() for 28 days followed by a
maintenance therapy of 3 tablets weekly for 8 weeks. Primary
outcomes were serum concentrations and PK of E3, estradiol (E2),
and estrone (E1) using highly sensitive gas chromatography-mass
spectrometry. Secondary outcomes were clinical measures for
efficacy and side effects; microscopic changes in vaginal
epithelium and microflora; and changes in serum FSH, LH, and sex
hormone-binding globulin. Compared with baseline, serum E1 and E2
did not increase in any of the women at any time following vaginal
application. Serum E3 transiently increased after the first
application in 15 of 16 women, with a maximum of 168 pg/ml
2-3 h post-insertion. After 4 weeks, serum E3 was
slightly increased in 8 women with a maximum of 44 pg/ml. The
vaginal atrophy resolved or improved in all women. The product was
well tolerated, and discontinuation of therapy was not observed.
The low-dose 0.03 mg E3 and Lactobacillus acidophilus vaginal
tablets application in postmenopausal BC patients during AI
treatment suffering from vaginal atrophy lead to small and
transient increases in serum E3, but not E1 or E2, and therefore
can be considered as safe and efficacious for treatment of atrophic
vaginitis in BC patients taking NSAIs.
PMID: Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2022 Sep ;60(9):384-391.
PMID: 35713160 Abstract Title: Effect of vitamin C on immune
reconstitution after bone marrow transplantation. Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for the adequate
function and maturation of the immune system. In vitro studies show
that the development, proliferation, and functioning of T cells
requires vitamin C, especially for natural killer (NK) cells. Their
deficiency during the acute phase post-transplantation could cause
greater morbidity and mortality in these patients. A prospective
clinical trial using high-dose vitamin C was performed to determine
if vitamin C supplementation improves reconstitution of NK
lymphocytes after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
(HSCT).MATERIALS AND METHODS: We enrolled 24 patients who underwent
autologous HSCT for multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Patients were
randomized to receive standard treatment or standard treatment plus
20 g vitamin C once daily (1 - 10 days) and
500 mg twice daily (11 - 100 days) after
transplantation.RESULTS: NK and CD3lymphocytes showed an increase
from days +30 to +100 only in the vitamin C-treated group. Patients
in the vitamin C group had a lower frequency of infections. No
severe adverse events were reported.CONCLUSION: Our results suggest
that high-dose vitamin C supplementation is an effective and safe
therapeutic option to decrease the frequency of infections and
enhance immune reconstitution after HSCT.
PMID: JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Oct 3 ;5(10):e2239380. Epub
2022 Oct 3. PMID: 36315143 Abstract Title: Effect of
High-Intensity Interval Training in Patients With Atrial
Fibrillation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Abstract:
IMPORTANCE: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) experience poor
functional capacity and quality of life (QOL). High-intensity
interval training (HIIT) has been shown to elicit greater
improvements in functional capacity and QOL compared with moderate
to vigorous intensity continuous training (MICT) in other
cardiovascular populations, yet HIIT remains understudied in
AF.OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of 12 weeks of HIIT and
MICT-based cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) on functional
capacity and general QOL in patients with persistent and permanent
AF. Disease-specific QOL, resting heart rate (HR), time in AF, and
physical activity (PA) levels were also assessed.DESIGN, SETTING,
AND PARTICIPANTS: This randomized clinical trial, conducted between
November 17, 2015, and February 4, 2020, at a tertiary-care
cardiovascular health center in Ottawa, Canada, recruited 94
patients with persistent and permanent AF.INTERVENTIONS:
High-intensity interval training (23 minutes: two 8-minute interval
training blocks of 30-second work periods at 80%-100% of peak power
output interspersed with 30-second recovery) or CR (60 minutes:
continuous aerobic conditioning within 67%-95% of peak HR and 12-16
of 20 ratings of perceived exertion) twice weekly for 12 weeks.MAIN
OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The primary outcomes were changes in
functional capacity (6-minute walk test [6MWT] distance) and
general QOL (Short Form 36) from baseline to 12 weeks' follow-up.
Secondary outcomes included changes in disease-specific QOL (Atrial
Fibrillation Severity Scale), resting HR, time in AF, and PA
levels. An intention-to-treat analysis was used to compare changes
between groups.RESULTS: Of the 94 patients who consented, 86
participated (mean [SD] age, 69 [7] years; 57 [66.3%] men). No
significant differences in improvements in 6MWT distance (mean
[SD], 21.3 [34.1] vs 13.2 [55.2] m; P=.42) and general QOL
(Physical Component Summary, 0.5[6.1] vs 1.1 [4.9] points; P=.87)
between HIIT and CR were observed. No significant differences in
improvements in disease-specific QOL (AF symptoms: -1.7 [4.3] vs
-1.5 [4] points, P=.59), resting HR (-3.6 [10.6] vs -2.9 [12.4]
beats per minute, P=.63), and moderate to vigorous PA levels (37.3
[93.4] vs 14.4 [125.7] min/wk; P=.35) between HIIT and CR were
detected. Participants attended a mean (SD) of 18.3 (6.1) (75.1%)
HIIT sessions and 20.0 (4.5) (83.4%) CR sessions
(P=.36).CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this randomized clinical
trial, twice-weekly 23-minute HIIT was as efficacious as
twice-weekly 60-minute CR in improving functional capacity,
general...
PMID: Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2022 Nov 25. Epub 2022 Nov
25. PMID: 36427275 Abstract Title: High-intensity interval
training improves metabolic syndrome in women with breast cancer
receiving Anthracyclines. Abstract: INTRODUCTION:
Anthracycline chemotherapy is a frequent treatment for breast
cancer, whereas it can increase risk of physiologic side-effects,
such as metabolic syndrome (MetS). Exercise has been used as a
non-pharmacological strategy to decrease MetS. Specifically,
high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to improve
MetS in patients with diabetes or cardiac rehabilitation patients;
however, the effects of HIIT on MetS and associated biomarkers in
patients with breast cancer receiving anthracycline chemotherapy
have not been previously explored. Therefore, we purposed to
determine the effects of HIIT on MetS in breast cancer patients
undergoing anthracycline chemotherapy.METHODS: In total, 30
patients with breast cancer were recruited prior to initiating
treatment and randomized into HIIT (n = 15) or control
(n = 15). The HIIT group attended supervised cycling
sessions 3days/week for 8weeks. MetS was assessed by waist
circumference, blood pressure, fasting levels of high-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides, and glucose.
Circulating levels of MetS-related biomarkers were also measured
(total cholesterol, insulin, HbA1c, leptin, adiponectin, and
c-reactive protein).RESULTS: After 8weeks, MetS z-score was
significantly improved in the HIIT group compared with controls
(-7.60, 95% CI: -9.08 to -6.13, p
PMID: Exp Gerontol. 2023 Jan ;171:112039. Epub 2022 Nov
25. PMID: 36442700 Abstract Title: The effect of high
intensity interval training with genistein supplementation on
mitochondrial function in the heart tissue of elderly rats.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: For the most part, heart disease
increases with age; on the other hand, although the role of
exercise and antioxidants in the health of the elderly has been
reported, the simultaneous effect of these two interventions is a
new research topic. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the
effect of eight weeks of high intensity interval training (HIIT)
and genistein (G) supplementation on oxidative stress, apoptosis
and mitochondrial biogenesis in the heart tissue of elderly
rats.METHODS: In this experimental study, 40 elderly female
Sprague-Dawley rats aged 20 2 months and weighing
250 30 g were randomly divided into five groups of
eight animals, including: (1) control (C), (2) sham (Sh), (3) HIIT,
(4) HIIT + G and (5) G. Also, to evaluate the effect of
time passage on the variables, 8 healthy young rats were included
in the healthy young control group. HIIT protocol was performed for
eight weeks, three sessions with an intensity of 95-90 % VOat
high intensity intervals and 45-45 % VOat low intensity
intervals. Ge was received daily at a dose of 60 mg/kg
peritoneally. Data analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA with
Tukey's post hoc test (P 0.05).RESULTS: In the HIIT and
HIIT + G groups, levels of Bax, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, MDA,
PAB, GSSG were lower and levels of PGC-1, TFAM, GSH, GSH/GSSG ratio
and NDUFS7 were higher than the control and sham groups
(P 0.05). In the HIIT + G group, levels of
Bcl-2 were significantly higher than the control group
(P 0.05). In the HIIT + G group, levels of
Bax, GSSG, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, and PAB were lower, and levels of
GSH/GSSG ratio, Bcl-2, PGC-1, TFAM and NDUFS7 were higher than the
G consumption group (P 0.05). In the HIIT + G
group, levels of PGC-1and TFAM were significantly higher and levels
of MDA and PAB were lower than the HIIT group
(P 0.05).CONCLUSION: Both HIIT and G consumption seem to
have beneficial effects on reducing oxidative stress; in addition,
the interaction of these two variables on the improvement of
apoptosis and mitochondrial biogenesis is more favorable than the
effect of either one alone. However, more studies are needed on
different pathways of apoptosis following G administration.
PMID: Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 ;9:1046560. Epub 2022 Nov
17. PMID: 36465439 Abstract Title: The impact of
high-intensity interval training on vascular function in adults: A
systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: AIM: We
performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the
effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared with
moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) or with no exercise
(CON) on vascular function in adults who were free of
cardiometabolic diseases and those with cardiometabolic
diseases.METHODS: A search across three electronic databases
including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science was conducted through
February 2022 to identify the randomized trials evaluating HIIT vs.
MICT and/or CON on vascular function as measured using brachial
artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in adults. Separate analyses
were conducted for HIIT vs. MICT and/or CON to calculate weighted
mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) using
random or fixed models.RESULTS: A total of 36 studies involving
1,437 participants who were either free of cardiometabolic diseases
or had cardiometabolic diseases were included in the meta-analysis.
HIIT effectively increased FMD when compared with MICT [1.59% (95%
CI 0.87-2.31),= 0.001] or CON [3.80% (95% CI 2.58-5.01),= 0.001].
Subgroup analysis showed that HIIT increased FMD in participants
with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, but not in participants
who were free of cardiometabolic diseases. In addition, HIIT
effectively increased FMD regardless of age and body mass
index.CONCLUSION: We confirm that HIIT is effective for improving
vascular function in individuals with metabolic disorders and
cardiovascular diseases and has a superior effect compared to MICT,
demonstrating time efficiency.SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION:
[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero], identifier
[CRD42022320863].
PMID: Curr Alzheimer Res. 2022 Dec 7. Epub 2022 Dec 7.
PMID: 36503461 Abstract Title: High-Intense Interval Training
Prevents Cognitive Impairment And Increases The Expression Of
Muscle Genes Fndc5 And Ppargc1a In A Rat Model Of Alzheimer's
Disease. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease is the
most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, characterized
by the progressive loss of neuronal structure and function, whose
main histopathological landmark is the accumulation of-amyloid in
the brain.OBJECTIVE: It is well known that exercise is a
neuroprotective factor and that muscles produce and release
myokines that exert endocrine effects in inflammation and metabolic
dysfunction. Thus, this work intends to establish the relationship
between the benefits of exercise through the chronic training of
HIIT on cognitive damage induced by the Alzheimer's model by the
injection ofamyloid 1-42.METHODS: For this purpose, forty-eight
male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: Sedentary Sham
(SS), Trained Sham (ST), Sedentary Alzheimer's (AS), and Trained
Alzheimer's (AT). Animals were submitted to stereotactic surgery
and received a hippocampal injection of A1-42 or a saline solution.
Seven days after surgery, twelve days of treadmill adaptation
followed by five maximal running tests (MRT) and fifty-five days of
HIIT, rats underwent the Morris water maze test. The animals were
then euthanized, and their gastrocnemius muscle tissue was
extracted to analyze the Fibronectin type III domain containing 5
(FNDC5), PPARG Coactivator 1 Alpha (PPARGC1A), and Integrin subunit
beta 5 (ITGB5-R) expression by qRT-PCR in addition to
cross-sectional areas.RESULTS: The HIIT prevents the cognitive
deficit induced by the infusion of amyloid1-42 (p
PMID: J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Mar 1 ;37(3):688-709. Epub
2022 Nov 15. PMID: 36508686 Abstract Title: Effects of
Concurrent Resistance and Endurance Training Using Continuous or
Intermittent Protocols on Muscle Hypertrophy: Systematic Review
With Meta-Analysis. Abstract: Monserd-Vilar, A,
Balsalobre-Fernndez, C, Hoffman, JR, Alix-Fages, C, and Jimnez, SL.
Effects of concurrent resistance and endurance training using
continuous or intermittent protocols on muscle hypertrophy:
Systematic review with meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 37(3):
688-709, 2023-The purpose of this systematic review with
meta-analysis was to explore the effects of concurrent resistance
and endurance training (CT) incorporating continuous or
intermittent endurance training (ET) on whole-muscle and type I and
II muscle fiber hypertrophy compared with resistance training (RT)
alone. Randomized and nonrandomized studies reporting changes in
cross-sectional area at muscle fiber and whole-muscle levels after
RT compared with CT were included. Searches for such studies were
performed in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and
CINAHL electronic databases. The data reported in the included
studies were pooled in a random-effects meta-analysis of
standardized mean differences (SMDs). Twenty-five studies were
included. At the whole-muscle level, there were no significant
differences for any comparison (SMD0.33) or combined with
continuous ET (SMD>0.27), but not compared with CT incorporating
only continuous ET (SMD
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Late last year, New York
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force to drug and hospitalize people against their will. While this
used to require clear evidence of imminent danger, it now requires
only concern that a person may be having delusions or even simply
not taking care of their physical health. Some have noted that this
is meant to be used as a way to forcibly remove unhoused people
from the streets, so
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concern.
The Consumer Advisory Board (CAB committee) I chair for the NYC
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOMH), has
also expressed concern. So we pressed DOMH for more information
and guidance around the new rules for emergency interventions.
We wanted to listen to the training about the new rules which
was given to clinicians and police officers. What were they being
told about their expanding roles?
We also wanted numbers. How many people have been detained,
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PMID: J Nutr Metab. 2022 ;2022:5631488. Epub 2022 Dec 3.
PMID: 36510592 Abstract Title: Protective Effect of
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity
Continuous Training (MICT) against Vascular Dysfunction in
Hyperglycemic Rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia is a
major risk factor for endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial
dysfunction is associated with the inability of endothelial cells
to maintain homeostasis of the cardiovascular system. Regular
exercise may be considered as an effective and low-cost
nonpharmacological tool for improving vascular function, though
there is no agreement on the best type of exercise.OBJECTIVES: To
determine how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and
moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) may prevent
endothelial dysfunction under hyperglycemic conditions, and to
compare these two interventions.METHOD: Twenty-four eight-week-old
male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into four groups: healthy
nonexercising control (C), hyperglycemic control (HG-C),
hyperglycemic+HIIT (HG-IT), and hyperglycemic+MICT (HG-CT).
Hyperglycemia was induced by a single injection of streptozotocin.
Hyperglycemic animals were subjected to HIIT or MICT protocols six
days a week for six weeks. Decapitation was performed the day after
the exercise protocols were completed. The ascending aorta (until
the abdominal artery) was examined. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA) was used to measure the glucagon-likepeptide-1
(GLP-1), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and tumor
necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) levels. A colorimetric assay was used
to measure superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde
(MDA) levels. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) was used to measure the expression of the receptor for
advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) and nuclear factor
kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-B). Hematoxylin
and eosin (H&E) staining was used to histologically analyze the
aortas.RESULTS: There was a significantly higher level of GLP-1 and
lower expression of RAGE, NF-B, and TNFin the HG-IT and HG-CT group
compared to the HG-C group. Microscopic examination of aortic
tissue showed a better tissue arrangement in both treatment groups
than in the HG-C group. Except for the MDA level, there were no
significant differences in any of the measured parameters between
the HG-IT and HG-CT groups.CONCLUSION: Under hyperglycemic
conditions, both HIIT and MICT have a protective role against
endothelial dysfunction.
PMID: Cell Biochem Funct. 2023 Jan ;41(1):128-137. Epub
2022 Dec 14. PMID: 36515301 Abstract Title: Aging reduces
ABHD5 protein content in the adipose tissue of mice: The reversal
effect of exercise. Abstract: Dysfunction of the adipose
tissue metabolism is considered as a significant hallmark of aging.
It has been proposed that-hydrolase domain containing 5 (ABHD5)
plays a critical role in the control of lipolysis. However, the
role of ABHD5 in the control of lipolysis during aging or exercise
is unknown. Here we combined the experimental mouse model with
transcriptomic analyzes by using murine and human databases to
explore the role of ABHD5 in the adipose tissue during aging and in
response to exercise. Transcriptomic data revealed a downregulation
of Abhd5 messenger RNA levels in the subcutaneous white adipose
tissue (scWAT) over time in individuals from 20 to 69 years old.
Aged mice displayed dramatic reduction of ABHD5 protein content and
lipolytic-related proteins in the scWAT. Interestingly, 4 weeks of
high-intensity interval training increased ABHD5 protein level and
restored the lipolytic pathway in the scWAT of aged mice.
Altogether, our findings demonstrated that aging affects ABHD5
content in the adipose tissue of mice and humans. Conversely,
exercise increases ABHD5 activity, recovering the lipolytic
activity in aged mice.
PMID: Neuroscience. 2023 Feb 1 ;510:49-59. Epub 2022 Dec
15. PMID: 36529295 Abstract Title: An Acute Bout of Exercise
Suppresses Appetite via Central Lactate Metabolism. Abstract:
Exercise has been reported to elicit a transient suppression of
appetite. Plasma lactate, which is produced by exercising muscle,
is believed to have a critical effect on exercise-induced appetite
suppression. However, the underlying mechanisms and signaling steps
of central lactate metabolism remain unexplored. After central
oxamate administration, C57BL/6J male mice performed 10
high-intensity interval running at 90% Vfor 4 minutes each, which
separated by 2 minutes at 12m/min. Food intake and the expression
of hypothalamic appetite-regulating neuropeptides including
proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) were
investigated following exercise training. Janus kinase 2
(Jak2)-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)
signaling pathway was also determined by Western blot. In addition,
hypoxia-inducible factor-1(HIF-1) was investigated to explore the
effect of central lactate metabolism following exercise. We found
that central oxamate administration reversed exercise-induced
suppression of food intake, and as well as changes in the
expression of POMC and NPY. Moreover, acute exercise led to an
increase in the phosphorylation of Jak2 and STAT3 in the
hypothalamus, while central lactate inhibition significantly
blunted this effect. In addition, HIF-1expression increased
obviously after exercise, while it was attenuated by central
oxamate administration. Collectively, our data reveal that central
lactate metabolism mediates exercise-induced suppression of
appetite and changes in neuropeptides, possibly through enhanced
Jak2-STAT3 signaling.
PMID: Biomed Res Int. 2022 ;2022:8638714. Epub 2022 Dec
10. PMID: 36536955 Abstract Title: Interactive Effects of
Swimming High-Intensity Interval Training and Resveratrol
Supplementation Improve Mitochondrial Protein Levels in the
Hippocampus of Aged Rats. Abstract: Mitochondrial dysfunction
and increased oxidative stress cause damage to cells which can lead
to the aging process and age-related diseases. Antioxidants such as
resveratrol and high-intensity exercise can benefit oxidative
damage prevention. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of
swimming high-intensity interval training and resveratrol on
mitochondrial metabolism key proteins, SIRT5, SOD1, and PDH-E1, and
the level of NADas a cofactor in the deacetylation process in aged
rat hippocampus. Forty-five male Wistar rats, aged 20 months, were
randomly divided into five groups: control (C), Swimming
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) (S-HIIT), Swimming HIIT
with resveratrol supplementation (S-HIIT-R), resveratrol
supplementation (R), and solvent of resveratrol supplementation
(SR). S-HIIT and resveratrol groups performed the exercise and
received resveratrol (10mg/kg/day, gavage) for six weeks. Western
blot analysis was performed to determine the protein level in the
hippocampus. The amount of SIRT5 and SOD1 proteins in the
hippocampus increased. S-HIIT with resveratrol or resveratrol alone
increased the PDH-E1level significantly. The amount of NADwas
analyzed by assay kit that was reduced in S-HIIT, S-HIIT-R, and SR
groups compared to controls. The results showed that resveratrol
and S-HIIT attenuated the age-related brain changes by increasing
the expression of SOD1 and SIRT5 and reducing the level of NADin
the hippocampus. Considering these findings, S-HIIT and resveratrol
supplementation could be proposed as strategies to attenuate
age-related brain changes. Resveratrol alone and exercise through
the regulation of crucial proteins and cofactors can influence
mitochondrial metabolism and oxidative stress in the hippocampus of
aged rats.
PMID: Dig Dis Sci. 2022 Dec 20:1-17. Epub 2022 Dec 20.
PMID: 36538276 Abstract Title: High-Intensity Interval
Training is Safe, Feasible and Efficacious in Nonalcoholic
Steatohepatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract:
BACKGROUND: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves bursts
of high-intensity exercise interspersed with lower-intensity
exercise recovery. HIIT may benefit cardiometabolic health in
people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).AIMS: We aimed to
examine the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of 12-weeks of
supervised HIIT compared with a sham-exercise control (CON) for
improving aerobic fitness and peripheral insulin sensitivity in
biopsy-proven NASH.METHODS: Participants based in the community
[(n=14, 5610 years, BMI 39.26.7 kg/m, 64% male), NAFLD
Activity Score 5 (range 3-7)] were randomized to 12-weeks of
supervised HIIT (n=8, 44 min at 85-95% maximal heart rate,
interspersed with 3 min active recovery; 3 days/week) or
CON (n=6, stretching; 3 days/week). Safety (adverse events)
and feasibility determined as70% program completion and70% global
adherence (including session attendance, interval intensity
adherence, and duration adherence) were assessed. Changes in
cardiorespiratory fitness (VOpeak), exercise capacity
(time-on-test) and peripheral insulin sensitivity (euglycemic
hyperinsulinemic clamp) were assessed. Data were analysed using
ANCOVA with baseline value as the covariate.RESULTS: There were no
HIIT-related adverse events and HIIT was globally feasible [program
completion 75%, global adherence 100% (including adherence to
session 95.47.3%, interval intensity 95.36.0% and duration
96.82.4%)]. A large between-group effect was observed for exercise
capacity [mean difference 134.2 s (95% CI 19.8,
248.6 s),0.44, p=0.03], improving in HIIT (106.297.5 s)
but not CON (- 33.443.3 s), and for peripheral insulin
sensitivity [mean difference 3.4 mg/KgLegFFM/min (95% CI
0.9,6.8 mg/KgLegFFM/min),0.32, p=0.046], improving in HIIT
(1.00.8 mg/KgLegFFM/min) but not CON
(- 3.11.2 mg/KgLegFFM/min).CONCLUSIONS: HIIT is safe,
feasible and efficacious for improving exercise capacity and
peripheral insulin sensitivity in people with NASH.CLINICAL TRIAL
REGISTRATION NUMBER: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry
(anzctr.org.au) identifier ACTRN12616000305426 (09/03/2016).
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
Congratulations to Mississippi Today and their
investigation into the states only child abuse pediatrician, and
this doctors reign of terror in destroying the lives of many
families.
Dr. Scott Bentons field is uniquely connected to the work of
police, prosecutors and CPS staff. His findings launch
investigations and help convict defendants. Critics say his
alignment with law enforcement may mean he doesnt always follow the
science. (Full article.)
Bentons testimony was a key factor in preventing two
Mississippians convicted of shaking a baby to death from getting
new trials. And although he claims to approach his work with
scientific objectivity, a Mississippi Today review of his testimony
found inconsistencies and a claim directly contradicted by medical
literature. (Full article.)
Three moms who spoke to Mississippi Today say Benton did not
sufficiently consider other explanations for their childrens
injuries outside of abuse. In two of the cases, Child Protective
Services took custody of their kids. (Full article.)
We have been covering this very evil new pediatric sub-specialty
among medical doctors for almost a decade now on our...
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
Congratulations to Mississippi Today and their
investigation into the states only child abuse pediatrician, and
this doctors reign of terror in destroying the lives of many
families.
Dr. Scott Bentons field is uniquely connected to the work of
police, prosecutors and CPS staff. His findings launch
investigations and help convict defendants. Critics say his
alignment with law enforcement may mean he doesnt always follow the
science. (Full article.)
Bentons testimony was a key factor in preventing two
Mississippians convicted of shaking a baby to death from getting
new trials. And although he claims to approach his work with
scientific objectivity, a Mississippi Today review of his testimony
found inconsistencies and a claim directly contradicted by medical
literature. (Full article.)
Three moms who spoke to Mississippi Today say Benton did not
sufficiently consider other explanations for their childrens
injuries outside of abuse. In two of the cases, Child Protective
Services took custody of their kids. (Full article.)
We have been covering this very evil new pediatric sub-specialty
among medical doctors for almost a decade now on our...
PMID: Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Dec 16 ;101(50):e32246.
PMID: 36550888 Abstract Title: Effects of high-intensity
interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on
blood pressure in patients with hypertension: A meta-analysis.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This meta-analysis aimed to compare the
effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and
moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on blood pressure in
patients with essential hypertension to explore more suitable
training.METHODS: PubMed, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science,
CNKI, and VIP databases were searched for randomized controlled
trials published between January 2002 and November 2022. Weighted
mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were
selected as the effect scale indices for the evaluation of the
differences in post-intervention systolic blood pressure (SBP), and
diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate, maximum oxygen uptake
(VO2max), and flow-mediated vasodilation. All these were compared
using Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 14.0.RESULTS: A total of 13
randomized controlled trials and 442 patients were included. The
meta-analyses revealed no statistically significant differences
between HIIT and MICT in improving SBP and DBP in patients with
hypertension. Subgroup analyses revealed that HIIT was better than
MICT in reducing SBP during daytime monitoring (WMD=-4.14, 95%CI:
[-6.98, -1.30], P
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
Congratulations to Mississippi Today and their
investigation into the states only child abuse pediatrician, and
this doctors reign of terror in destroying the lives of many
families.
Dr. Scott Bentons field is uniquely connected to the work of
police, prosecutors and CPS staff. His findings launch
investigations and help convict defendants. Critics say his
alignment with law enforcement may mean he doesnt always follow the
science. (Full article.)
Bentons testimony was a key factor in preventing two
Mississippians convicted of shaking a baby to death from getting
new trials. And although he claims to approach his work with
scientific objectivity, a Mississippi Today review of his testimony
found inconsistencies and a claim directly contradicted by medical
literature. (Full article.)
Unelected medical doctors can weaponize local health departments
to incarcerate sick people who choose to reject a doctors medical
advice for their alleged illnesses, as a current case in Tacoma,
Washington illustrates.
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Philip Sorensen issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman this week for allegedly refusing
to take the advice of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
for the treatment of her illness, which they claim is
tuberculosis.
This case is a classic example of how a medical doctor, in this
case Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, the Director of Health of Tacoma-Pierce
County Health Department, who is an unelected politician, can order
citizens to take certain medical treatments for their alleged
illnesses, and if they disobey, can get a local judge to order them
to be arrested for the purpose of forced medical treatments.
A Pierce County Superior Court judge on Thursday issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman who has refused treatment for
tuberculosis for more than a year.
Judge Philip Sorensen also upheld his earlier order requiring
the woman to be confined in the Pierce County Jail or other
qualifying facility for treatment and isolation until health
officials determine she is safe to be discharged.
Respondents objections to the order of February 24, 2023 are
noted, preserved, and are insufficient to alter the courts order,
he wrote in Thursdays case update.
The Pierce County Jail shall be authorized to transport (the
patient) to an appropriate designated facility within Pierce County
including, but not limited to Department of Corrections facilities.
Such facility shall accept (the patient) upon initiation of request
from Pierce County Jail.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in a statement Thursday
said, This patient is still refusing to isolate and get the
treatment she needs to treat her tuberculosis. The civil arrest
warrant will authorize law enforcement to detain her on or
following Friday, March 3 and take her to a facility equipped for
isolation, testing and treatment.
It added, We will continue to work through the court and to
pursue all our options to protect the community and persuade the
patient to voluntarily seek the life-saving...
Unelected medical doctors can weaponize local health departments
to incarcerate sick people who choose to reject a doctors medical
advice for their alleged illnesses, as a current case in Tacoma,
Washington illustrates.
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Philip Sorensen issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman this week for allegedly refusing
to take the advice of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
for the treatment of her illness, which they claim is
tuberculosis.
This case is a classic example of how a medical doctor, in this
case Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, the Director of Health of Tacoma-Pierce
County Health Department, who is an unelected politician, can order
citizens to take certain medical treatments for their alleged
illnesses, and if they disobey, can get a local judge to order them
to be arrested for the purpose of forced medical treatments.
A Pierce County Superior Court judge on Thursday issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman who has refused treatment for
tuberculosis for more than a year.
Judge Philip Sorensen also upheld his earlier order requiring
the woman to be confined in the Pierce County Jail or other
qualifying facility for treatment and isolation until health
officials determine she is safe to be discharged.
Respondents objections to the order of February 24, 2023 are
noted, preserved, and are insufficient to alter the courts order,
he wrote in Thursdays case update.
The Pierce County Jail shall be authorized to transport (the
patient) to an appropriate designated facility within Pierce County
including, but not limited to Department of Corrections facilities.
Such facility shall accept (the patient) upon initiation of request
from Pierce County Jail.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in a statement Thursday
said, This patient is still refusing to isolate and get the
treatment she needs to treat her tuberculosis. The civil arrest
warrant will authorize law enforcement to detain her on or
following Friday, March 3 and take her to a facility equipped for
isolation, testing and treatment.
It added, We will continue to work through the court and to
pursue all our options to protect the community and persuade the
patient to voluntarily seek the life-saving...
Unelected medical doctors can weaponize local health departments
to incarcerate sick people who choose to reject a doctors medical
advice for their alleged illnesses, as a current case in Tacoma,
Washington illustrates.
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Philip Sorensen issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman this week for allegedly refusing
to take the advice of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
for the treatment of her illness, which they claim is
tuberculosis.
This case is a classic example of how a medical doctor, in this
case Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, the Director of Health of Tacoma-Pierce
County Health Department, who is an unelected politician, can order
citizens to take certain medical treatments for their alleged
illnesses, and if they disobey, can get a local judge to order them
to be arrested for the purpose of forced medical treatments.
A Pierce County Superior Court judge on Thursday issued an
arrest warrant for a Tacoma woman who has refused treatment for
tuberculosis for more than a year.
Judge Philip Sorensen also upheld his earlier order requiring
the woman to be confined in the Pierce County Jail or other
qualifying facility for treatment and isolation until health
officials determine she is safe to be discharged.
Respondents objections to the order of February 24, 2023 are
noted, preserved, and are insufficient to alter the courts order,
he wrote in Thursdays case update.
The Pierce County Jail shall be authorized to transport (the
patient) to an appropriate designated facility within Pierce County
including, but not limited to Department of Corrections facilities.
Such facility shall accept (the patient) upon initiation of request
from Pierce County Jail.
PMID: Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2022 Dec 23. Epub 2022 Dec 23.
PMID: 36562212 Abstract Title: High intensity interval
training induces beneficial effects on coronary atheromatous
plaques - a randomized trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Coronary
atheroma volume is associated with risk of coronary events in
coronary artery disease (CAD). Exercise training is a cornerstone
in primary and secondary prevention of CAD, but the effect of
exercise on coronary atheromatous plaques is largely
unknown.PURPOSE: We assessed the effect of six months supervised
high intensity interval training (HIIT) on coronary plaque geometry
using intravascular ultrasound in patients with stable CAD
following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).METHODS: Sixty
patients were randomized to two sessions of weekly supervised HIIT
at 85-95% of peak heart rate (n=30) or to follow contemporary
preventive guidelines (control group, n=30). The study endpoints
were change in percent atheroma volume (PAV) and total atheroma
volume (TAV) normalized for segment length (TAVnorm) at six-month
follow-up.RESULTS: The change in average PAV for matched coronary
segments from baseline to follow-up showed a significant
between-group difference (-1.4, 95% CI: -2.7 to -0.1, p=0.036).
There was a significant reduction in the HIIT group (-1.2, 95% CI:
-2.1 to -0.2, p=0.017) while not in the control group (0.2, 95% CI:
-0.7 to 1.1, p=0.616). TAVnorm was reduced (-9 mm3, 95% CI: -14.7
to -3.4, p=0.002) after HIIT, with a significant between-group
difference (-12.0 mm3, 95% CI: -19.9 to -4.2, p=0.003).CONCLUSION:
In patients with established CAD, a regression of atheroma volume
was observed in those undergoing six months of supervised HIIT
compared with patients following contemporary preventive
guidelines. Our study indicates that high intensity interval
training counteracts atherosclerotic coronary disease progression
and reduces atheroma volume in residual coronary atheromatous
plaques following PCI.
Curious about the inner workings of the World Economic Forum
(WEF), the driving force behind The Great Reset? Set aside 30
minutes to watch investigative journalist Whitney Webb speak with
MintPress News in the video above.1 Every year in January, WEF holds its annual
meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
The 2023 theme was "cooperation in a fragmented world," with WEF
noting, "The world today is at a critical inflection point. The
sheer number of ongoing crises calls for bold collective
action."2
Their actions, however, while carefully packaged to appear
altruistic and steeped in warm-and-fuzzy buzzwords like "green" and
"sustainable" will ultimately propel its small circle further into
power while all but guaranteeing a downtrodden populace. If you so
much as dip your finger beneath WEF's surface, it becomes clear
that corporatism and, more aptly, fascism, are its modus
operandi.
WEF Promotes Fascist Ideology
WEF often speaks about the "transformative potential of
public-private partnerships." According to WEF:3
"The private sector needs to speak the language of social
change, and the public sector needs to create economic incentives
to harness the private sector's innovation and expertise to address
society's challenges. With shared goals, targeted action and
monitored impact, we can move beyond dialogue and aspiration to the
co-creation of a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable
future."
It sounds good in theory. But what, exactly, is a public-private
partnership? It's when private entities like multinational
corporations join with the public sector, putting the two on equal
ground. The problem is that most politicians receive money and
other favors from these same multinational corporations, so many
facets of the government are essentially owned by these
corporations.
In this way, Webb says, "It's really more of a private-private
partnership, and what you have there is essentially a means of
implementing specific policies being controlled, more often than
not, by the corporate sector and promoting what is essentially a
fusion of the private and public sector."4 Webb compares this ideology to that of Benito
Mussolini, founder of Italy's National Fascist Party:5...
An estimated 77% of U.S. adults take dietary supplements,
according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition,1 most commonly in the hopes of
improving or maintaining their overall health.2 When it comes to selling
dietary supplements, Amazon is the leading player, with more than
$10 billion in annual sales.3
This money may be going to waste, however, as independent
testing conducted by NOW Foods revealed many supplements sold on
Amazon are subpar quality.4
Vitamins should help peoples health and not do any harm, Dan
Richard, VP of global sales and marketing at NOW Foods, told
Natural Products Insider. Weve seen low potencies, fraudulent
labeling, high microbial contamination, high heavy metal levels,
and beef gelatin capsules mislabeled as vegetarian capsules. Each
of these is a problem.5
Amazon Selling Supplements With Serious Quality Issues
In full disclosure, the testing was conducted by supplement
maker NOW Foods, which began the investigation in 2017 after the
company noticed its position on the online platform declining while
brands with no or low brand recognition were climbing in
popularity.6
It began with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is used by every cell
in your body, especially your heart cells. Richard became
suspicious when he noticed 400-milligram (mg) doses sold in dry
capsule form.
I knew that CoQ10 is too sticky to encapsulate on high-speed
machines, he told Natural Products Insider. When I looked at the
prices, which were too good to be true, I asked our lab to test
these and see if the products were legit. As I suspected, they were
not.7
Nearly all of the 400-mg dry capsule CoQ10 tested contained much
less of the active ingredient than advertised on the label and in
some cases, none at all. In follow-up tests conducted in 2020, NOW
used high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to test 10 CoQ10
brands, revealing similar results.
None of the samples tested contained the potency listed on the
label. Further, five of the 10 samples had less than 20% of the
labeled potency. In two of the samples, no CoQ10 was
detected.8
As a business partner of Amazon, we did report this information
to them and hope they will take action, Richard said. Additionally,
NOW has provided this inform...
Editors Note: This article is a reprint.
It was originally published March 2, 2020.
There are 20 basic amino acids that make up the proteins in your
body.1,2 In other words, amino acids are
the building blocks of proteins. Conversely, when your body breaks
down or digests proteins, amino acids are what's left behind.
Nine of these histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine,
methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, threonine and valine are
considered essential as none of them are made by your body and
therefore must be obtained from your diet.
Three of these essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine are known as
branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) because they have a branched
molecular structure. While most amino acids are broken down in your
liver, BCAAs are broken down primarily in your muscle. As such,
they help improve exercise performance and reduce the breakdown of
muscle.
Beef is one dietary protein source, containing 18 different
amino acids, including the nine essential ones.3 Eggs are another excellent
source of all nine essential amino acids, plus another nine
nonessential amino acids.4
However, protein is also found in plant foods. Moringa (Moringa
oleifera), also known as horseradish tree or drumstick tree, is an
excellent protein source, containing 30.3% crude protein and,
according to the African Journal of Biotechnology, 19 amino
acids,5 including all
nine essential amino acids.6
Moringa also contains beneficial fatty acids (44.57% being
a-linolenic acid7),
beta-carotene, phenolics, zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol,
kaempferol,8
flavonoids and isothiocyanates.9
Many of the health benefits of Moringa which include the
prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases,
neurodysfunctional diseases, diabetes and cancer are attributed to
its glucosinolate10
and isothiocyanate11
content. The isothiocyanate moringin,...
PMID: Tunis Med. 2022 Octobre;100(10):696-705. PMID:
36571754 Abstract Title: High intensity interval training and
L-Arginine supplementation decrease interleukin-6 levels in adult
trained males. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of
six weeks of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and L-Arginine
supplementation on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and body composition
in Iranian adult trained males.METHODS: This experimental study was
performed as an intervention with a pretest-posttest design in
three experimental groups and one control group. Fortyeight young
males from Qazvin province (Iran) were selected voluntarily based
on convenience sampling. Participants were randomly divided into
four groups (12 participants in each group): "HIIT"; "L-Arginine
supplementation"; "HIIT + L-Arginine supplementation", and "HIIT +
placebo". At 7 a.m., when the level of inflammation was at its
lowest, a blood sample was taken from the participants, and body
mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), and lean body mass
(LBM) were determined. IL-6 analysis was performed using STATE FAX
device and ELISA method. Training sessions were conducted for six
consecutive weeks, three sessions a week. Analysis of covariance
and Bonferroni post hoc test were used to analyze the data.RESULTS:
i) There were no significant differences between groups in BMI,
BFP, or LBM. ii) There was a significant difference in IL-6 levels
between the groups (p
PMID: Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2022 Dec 29. Epub 2022 Dec
29. PMID: 36579740 Abstract Title: Intermittent
high-intensity exercise for pre- to established hypertension: A
systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To
determine the impact of intermittent high-intensity exercise
training ([IHIE], including high-intensity interval training [HIIT]
and recreational team sports [RTS]) on systolic (SBP) and diastolic
blood pressure (DBP) in adults with pre- to established arterial
hypertension.DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and
SPORTDiscus.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Randomized controlled trials
(RCTs) comparing the impact of IHIE on BP versus a non-exercise
control.DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two authors independently
conducted all procedures. Mean differences were calculated using
random-effects model. The certainty of the evidence was assessed
with GRADE.RESULTS: Twenty-seven RCTs (18 HIIT and 9 RTS) were
analyzed, with median duration of 12weeks. Participants'
(n = 946) median age was 46years. Overall, IHIE decreased
SBP (-3.29mmHg; 95% CI: -5.19, -1.39) and DBP (-2.62mmHg; 95% CI:
-3.79, -1.44) compared to the control group. IHIE elicited higher
decreases in office SBP and DBP of hypertensive subjects (SBP:
-7.13mmHg, [95% CI: -10.12, -4.15]; DBP: -5.81mmHg, [95% CI: -7.94,
-3.69]) than pre-hypertensive (SBP: -2.14mmHg, [95% CI: -4.36,
-0.08]; DBP: -1.83mmHg, [95% CI: -2.99, -0.67]). No significant
differences were found between HIIT (SBP: -2.12mmHg, [95% CI:
-4.78, -0.54]; DBP: -1.89mmHg, [95% CI: -3.32, -0.48]) and RTS
(SBP: -4.18mmHg, [95% CI: -7.19, -2.43]; DBP: -4.04mmHg, [95% CI:
-6.00, -2.09]). These findings present low/very low certainty of
evidence. No adverse cardiovascular events were
reported.CONCLUSIONS: IHIE appears to be safe and to promote
substantial decreases in BP, particularly in patients with
hypertension. However, the certainty of evidence was low/very
low.PROTOCOL: CRD42020163575.
PMID: Avicenna J Phytomed. 2022 ;12(6):627-637. PMID:
36583177 Abstract Title: The effect of high intensity
interval training with beetroot (Beta vulgaris) juice
supplementation on serotonin and dopamine receptors expression,
anxiety and depression in middle-aged diabetic rats.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate
the effect of four weeks of high intensity interval training (HIIT)
with beetroot juice supplementation (BJ) on serotonin and dopamine
receptors in hippocampal tissue, as well as anxiety and depression
in middle-aged diabetic rats.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this
experimental study, 28 diabetic female rats (55 mg/kg, induced by
streptozotocin) aged 12-14 months, weighing 280-320 g, were divided
into (1) diabetic control (DC), (2) BJ, (3) HIIT, and (4) HIIT+BJ
groups. Also, 7 healthy rats were included in the healthy control
(HC) group to evaluate the effect of diabetes induction on the
research variables. HIIT was performed for four weeks, 4 sessions
per week (70-95% of maximum speed at high intensities; 50-60% of
maximum speed at low intensities). Also, BJ was fed daily to rats
at a dose of 10 ml/kg.RESULTS: Hippocampal expression of dopamine
receptor-1 (),(), open arm entry percentage (OAE%) and movement
rate in the HIIT, BJ and HIIT+BJ groups were significantly higher
than the DC group. In the HIIT+BJ group, open arm time percentage
(OAT%) was higher than the DC group. Levels ofgene expression were
more affected by HIIT, and levels ofwere more affected by BJ
supplementation; also, HIIT+BJ had a synergistic effect on reducing
anxiety and depression.CONCLUSION: Although HIIT was more effective
than BJ and HIIT+BJ onand BJ supplementation onand improved anxiety
and depression, both of HIIT and BJ were complementary in improving
dopamine and serotonin receptor-dependent anxiety and depression
and enhanced each other's effects.
The human body is an amazing thing, and even more amazing is the
complex community of bacteria called the human microbiome. While
most people associate bacteria with disease, our bodies []
PMID: Chin J Physiol. 2022 ;65(6):301-310. PMID: 36588356
Abstract Title: The role of exercise intensity on fatty liver
in rats. Abstract: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
is the most common chronic liver disease and is often caused by
obesity. Currently, moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)
and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are two effective
treatments for reducing fat mass in patients with obesity and
NAFLD. However, the comparative fat-reducing effects and underlying
molecular mechanisms of MICT and HIIT remain unclear. This
comprehensive study was performed on male Wistar rats treated with
standard diet, high-fat diet, MICT, and HIIT to explore their
comparative fat-reducing effects and corresponding molecular
mechanisms. HIIT had a greater effect on hepatic vacuolation
density and lipid content reduction than MICT, and triglyceride and
total cholesterol levels in the serum and the liver demonstrated
different sensitivities to different exercise training programs. At
the molecular level, both MICT and HIIT altered the processes of
fatty acid synthesis, fatty acid transport, fatty acid-oxidation,
and cholesterol synthesis, wherein the transcriptional and
translational levels of signaling molecules peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) regulating fatty acid and
cholesterol synthesis were strongly changed. Moreover, the
metabolic pathways of amino acids, bile acids, and carbohydrates
were also affected according to transcriptome analysis, and the
changes in the above-mentioned processes in the HIIT group were
greater than those in the MICT group. In combination with the
search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins
(STRING) analysis and the role of PPARs in lipid metabolism, as
well as the expression pattern of PPARs in the MICT and HIIT
groups, the MICT-and HIIT-induced fat loss was mediated by the PPAR
pathway, causing feedback responses in fatty acid, steroid, amino
acid, bile acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, and HIIT had a better
fat-reducing effect, which may be initiated by PPAR-. This study
provides a theoretical basis for targeted therapy of patients with
obesity and NAFLD.
n/a PMID: J Physiol. 2010 Mar 15 ;588(Pt 6):1011-22. Epub
2010 Jan 25. PMID: 20100740 Abstract Title: A practical model
of low-volume high-intensity interval training induces
mitochondrial biogenesis in human skeletal muscle: potential
mechanisms. Abstract: High-intensity interval training (HIT)
induces skeletal muscle metabolic and performance adaptations that
resemble traditional endurance training despite a low total
exercise volume. Most HIT studies have employed 'all out',
variable-load exercise interventions (e.g. repeated Wingate tests)
that may not be safe, practical and/or well tolerated by certain
individuals. Our purpose was to determine the performance,
metabolic and molecular adaptations to a more practical model of
low-volume HIT. Seven men (21 + or - 0.4 years, V(O2peak) = 46 + or
- 2 ml kg(-1) min(-1)) performed six training sessions over 2
weeks. Each session consisted of 8-12 x 60 s intervals at
approximately 100% of peak power output elicited during a ramp
V(O2) peak test (355 + or - 10 W) separated by 75 s of recovery.
Training increased exercise capacity, as assessed by significant
improvements on both 50 kJ and 750 kJ cycling time trials
(P<0.05 for both). Skeletal muscle (vastus lateralis) biopsy
samples obtained before and after training revealed increased
maximal activity of citrate synthase (CS) and cytochrome c oxidase
(COX) as well as total protein content of CS, COX subunits II and
IV, and the mitochondrial transcription factor A (Tfam) (P<0.05
for all). Nuclear abundance of peroxisome proliferator-activated
receptor gamma co-activator 1alpha (PGC-1alpha) was approximately
25% higher after training (P<0.05), but total PGC-1alpha protein
content remained unchanged. Total SIRT1 content, a proposed
activator of PGC-1alpha and mitochondrial biogenesis, was increased
by approximately 56% following training (P<0.05). Training also
increased resting muscle glycogen and total GLUT4 protein content
(both P<0.05). This study demonstrates that a practical model of
low volume HIT is a potent stimulus for increasing skeletal muscle
mitochondrial capacity and improving exercise performance. The
results also suggest that increases in SIRT1, nuclear PGC-1alpha,
and Tfam may be involved in coordinating mitochondrial adaptations
in response to HIT in human skeletal muscle.
n/a PMID: Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2010 Jun ;35(3):350-7.
PMID: 20555380 Abstract Title: High-intensity interval
training increases SIRT1 activity in human skeletal muscle.
Abstract: The effects of training on silent mating-type
information regulator 2 homolog 1 (SIRT1) activity and protein in
relationship to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1alpha) and mitochondrial content were
determined in human skeletal muscle. Six weeks of high-intensity
interval training ( approximately 1 h of 10 x 4 min intervals at
90% peak oxygen consumption separated by 2 min rest, 3 days per
week) increased maximal activities of mitochondrial enzymes in
skeletal muscle by 28% to 36% (citrate synthase,
beta-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase, and cytochrome c oxidase
subunit IV) and PGC-1alpha protein (16%) when measured 4 days after
training. Interestingly, total muscle SIRT1 activity (31%) and
activity per SIRT1 protein (58%) increased despite decreased SIRT1
protein (20%). The present data demonstrate that exercise-induced
mitochondrial biogenesis is accompanied by elevated SIRT1 activity
in human skeletal muscle.
PMID: Int J Sports Med. 2015 Nov ;36(13):e24-e30. Epub
2015 Nov 3. PMID: 26528942 Abstract Title: Exercise Training
Improves Whole Body Insulin Resistance via Adiponectin Receptor 1.
Abstract: Little is known regarding whether adiponectin
receptors mediate high-intensity interval training (HIT)-induced
improvement of insulin resistance associated with obesity. This
study investigated the effect of HIT on whole body insulin
resistance in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. 5-week-old male
mice (N=30) were randomly assigned to standard chow (SC) (n=10) or
HFD (n=20) for 23 weeks. After 15 weeks of dietary treatment, the
HFD mice were further assigned to HFD (n=10) or HFD plus HIT
(HFD+HIT, n=10). The HFD+HIT mice were subjected to HIT during the
last 8 weeks of the 23-week HFD course. HFD resulted in whole body
insulin resistance, hypoadiponectinemia, suppressed expression of
adiponectin receptor 1(AdipoR1) and 2 (AdipoR2), suppressed
expression of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK)
and NAD-dependent deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), and decreased
mRNAs of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-(PPAR),
carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT1), and acyl CoA oxidase (ACO)
in skeletal muscle. In contrast, HIT alleviated whole body insulin
resistance and prevented decreased levels of total adiponectin in
both serum and adipose tissue. HIT also prevented the
down-regulation of AdipoR1 and AMPK/SIRT1 proteins and the
down-regulation of PPAR, CPT1, and ACO mRNAs. The current findings
show that HIT alleviates whole body insulin resistance due to
HFD-induced obesity via the AdipoR1 and AMPK/SIRT1
mediated-signaling pathway in skeletal muscle, implying the
potential role of HIT to combat this metabolic condition.
PMID: PLoS One. 2017 ;12(10):e0185494. Epub 2017 Oct 3.
PMID: 28973039 Abstract Title: High-intensity high-volume
swimming induces more robust signaling through PGC-1and AMPK
activation than sprint interval swimming in m. triceps brachii.
Abstract: We aimed to test whether high-intensity high-volume
training (HIHVT) swimming would induce more robust signaling than
sprint interval training (SIT) swimming within the m. triceps
brachii due to lower metabolic and oxidation. Nine well-trained
swimmers performed the two training procedures on separate
randomized days. Muscle biopsies from m. triceps brachii and blood
samples were collected at three different time points: a) before
the intervention (pre), b) immediately after the swimming
procedures (post) and c) after 3 h of rest (3 h). Hydroperoxides,
creatine kinase (CK), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were
quantified from blood samples, and peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptorcoactivator 1(PGC-1) and the
AMPKpTHR172/AMPK ratio were quantified by Western blot analysis.
PGC-1, sirtuin 3 (SIRT3), superoxide-dismutase 2 (SOD2), and
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA levels were also
quantified. SIT induced a higher release of LDH (p
n/a PMID: Exp Physiol. 2019 May ;104(5):691-703. Epub 2019
Mar 29. PMID: 30843284 Abstract Title: Interval running
training improves age-related skeletal muscle wasting and bone
loss: Experiments with ovariectomized rats. Abstract: NEW
FINDINGS: What is the central question of this study? What is the
effect and mechanism of interval running training on age-related
muscle wasting and bone loss in an ovariectomized rat model? What
is the main finding and its importance? Interval running training
improved muscle growth and osteogenic differentiation by enhancing
the expression of bone morphogenic proteins and sirtuins in
ageing-induced ovariectomized rats. Therefore, the repetition of
low and high intensities within a single exercise bout, such as
interval running training, may be recommended as a practical
intervention to prevent skeletal muscle wasting and bone loss in
the elderly. ABSTRACT: Effective prophylactic strategies are needed
for the suppression of age-related muscle wasting and bone loss
after menopause. Exercise training is attractive due to its
potential for improving energy metabolism, as well as age-related
muscle wasting and bone loss. In particular, interval running (IR)
training involves a repetition of low and high intensities within a
single exercise bout. Therefore, this study elucidated the effect
of interval training on muscle and bone health, as well as
anti-ageing, in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. The anti-ageing effect
of IR on muscle and bone was tested using western blotting and
micro-computed tomography analysis, tartrate-resistant acid
phosphatase and immunohistochemical staining. IR significantly
inhibited the expression of inflammatory molecules, and improved
antioxidant activity via down-regulation of mitogen-activated
protein kinases (MAPKs) in the ageing-induced OVX rats skeletal
muscle. IR compared with continuous running (CR) improved muscle
mass and growth in OVX rats by the promotion of muscle
growth-related factors including MyoD, myogenin,
phospho-mechanistic target of rapamycin (p-mTOR), sirtuins (SIRTs),
and bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs). IR also effectively recovered
OVX-induced bone loss via the down-regulation of bone resorption
and osteoclast formation in receptor activator of nuclear factorB
ligand (RANKL)-treated bone marrowmacrophages (BMMs). In
particular, IR led to high expression of SIRT1 and 6, which
promoted osteogenic differentiation and bone formation via
modulating the BMP signalling pathway compared with CR training.
The in vivo effect of IR was confirmed by immunohistochemical
staining with the improvement of bone formation molecules such as
BMPs and SIRTs. These results suggested that IR training affected
myogenic and osteogenic formation. So, IR training may be
considered for prevention of muscle wasting and bone...
PMID: PLoS One. 2020 ;15(8):e0237148. Epub 2020 Aug 3.
PMID: 32745152 Abstract Title: Influence of the maternal
high-intensity-interval-training on the cardiac Sirt6 and lipid
profile of the adult male offspring in rats. Abstract: The
susceptibility to cardiovascular disease in offspring could be
reduced prior to birth through maternal intervention, before and
during pregnancy. We evaluated whether the initiation periods of
maternal exercise in preconception and pregnancy periods induce
beneficial effects in the adult male offspring. Thirty-two female
rats were divided into control and exercise groups. The exercise
groups involve exercise before pregnancy or the preconception
periods, exercise during pregnancy, and exercise before and during
pregnancy. The mothers in the exercise groups were run on the
treadmill in different periods. Then the birth weight and weekly
weight gain of male offspring were measured, and the blood and left
ventricle tissue of samples were collected for analysis of the
Sirtuin 6 (Sirt6) and insulin growth factor-2 (IGF-2) gene
expression, serum levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL),
high-density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol (Cho), and
triglycerides (TG). There was no significant difference in the
birth weight of offspring groups (P = 0.246) while maternal HIIT
only during pregnancy leads to reduce weekly weight gain of
offspring. Our data showed that Sirt6 and IGF-2 gene expression was
increased (P = 0.017) and decreased (P = 0.047) by maternal
exercise prior to and during pregnancy, respectively. Also, the
serum level of LDL (p = 0.002) and Cho (P = 0.007) were
significantly decreased and maternal exercise leads to improves the
running speed of the adult male offspring (p = 0.0176). This study
suggests that maternal HIIT prior to and during pregnancy have
positive intergenerational consequence in the health and physical
readiness of offspring.
n/a PMID: Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2022 Feb ;25(2):254-262.
PMID: 35655601 Abstract Title: The effects of combined
resveratrol and high intensity interval training on the hippocampus
in aged male rats: An investigation into some signaling pathways
related to mitochondria. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: High-intensity
interval training (HIIT) is a shape of interval training that
provides ameliorated athletic capacity and has a good effect on
health. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol abundant in grapes and
red wine and has been demonstrated to apply various useful health
impacts on the body. This research aimed to evaluate the
interactive effects of swimming HIIT and resveratrol consumption on
SIRTs 3&4, NAD+/NADH, AMPK and SOD2 expression in aged rats.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total, forty-five old male albino rats
(Wistar) with the age of twenty months were allocated into 5 groups
randomly. Control group (Ctrl), Swimming HIIT group (Ex: Exercise),
Swimming HIIT with Resveratrol consumption group (R+Ex),
Resveratrol consumption group (R) and solvent of resveratrol
consumption group (vehicle). R+Ex group accomplished the exercise
and consumed resveratrol (10 mg/kg/day, gavage) for 6 weeks.
RESULTS: HIIT&resveratrol significantly increased NAD+/NADH,
SOD 2 and AMPK in the aged rats. HIIT increased SIRT3, but
resveratrol reduced it. As for SIRT4, HIIT decreased it, while
resveratrol positively affected it. CONCLUSION: Resveratrol and
HIIT, especially their combination, have anti-oxidant and
anti-aging effects on the hippocampus of old rats.
PMID: Orthopedics. 2009 Nov ;32(11):852. PMID: 19902881
Abstract Title: Spontaneous disappearance of lumbar disk
herniation within 3 months. Abstract: Although spontaneous
regression of disk herniation is a well-known phenomenon, the time
taken for the condition to resolve has not been detailed in
previous studies. This article describes a case of vanishing lumbar
disk herniation in a 33-year-old man. The patient experienced
sudden severe lumbar pain while lifting a 240-kg weight while
attempting a Donkey Calf Raise during muscle training. The pain
persisted despite the use of a lumbar corset and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. Twelve days after onset, sensory
disturbance appeared in the right L5 dermatome, and a manual muscle
test of the right anterior tibial muscle revealed level 3. The pain
gradually spread over the right lower extremity and the indistinct
lumbago changed to localized back pain at the L4/5 vertebral level.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine 12 days after
onset revealed a large disk herniation at L4/5. T2-weighted images
demonstrated the herniated disk with a sequestrated disk fragment,
which compressed the right L5 nerve root. Over the following month,
his pain gradually diminished and he was able to resume his
muscle-building program. Follow-up MRI 3 months after the lumbar
injury showed complete disappearance of the extruded disk material.
This is the first reported case of disk herniation that disappeared
within only 3 months, as previous reports have reported that a
minimum 30-week period was needed. Clinical awareness of the
possibility that disk herniation may resolve within a relatively
short time may aid both correct informed consent and treatment.
PMID: Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem. 2013
;12(3):223-8. PMID: 23651231 Abstract Title: N-acetylcysteine
versus placebo for treating nail biting, a double blind randomized
placebo controlled clinical trial. Abstract: Nail biting is a
common behavioral problem. While there are established behavioral
interventions for management, they are of modest efficacy, and
there is minimal evidence for effective pharmacotherapy. This study
investigated the role of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) a potent
glutathione and glutamate modulator for the treatment of
pathological nail biting in children and adolescents. This pilot
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of NAC
(800 mg/day) or placebo enrolled 42 children and adolescents with
chronic nail biting. Nail length was the objective outcome.
Evaluations were carried out three times; before treatment, one
month after enrollment in the study, and two months after
enrollment. The duration (chronicity) of nail biting in the NAC and
placebo groups was 3.63(2.45) and 5.09(3.74) years (P=0.14). The
mean nail length gradually increased in both the NAC and placebo
groups during this trial. There was a statistically significant
difference between the two groups regarding increased nail length
after the first month of trial [(5.21(5.75) and 1.18(3.02)
millimeters], however no difference after two months was observed.
Two patients in the NAC group discontinued medication due to
adverse events. One patient experienced headache, agitation, and
social withdrawal, and another patient expressed severe aggression
after taking medication and was withdrawn from the study. This
study supports the hypothesis that NAC decreases nail biting
behavior in children and adolescents over the short term. NAC is
relatively well tolerated and severe adverse effects are rare.
However, there was a high rate of dropout. Further studies with
longer durations that build on these preliminary data are
recommended. This study is registered at the Iranian Registry of
Clinical Trials (Irct registration number: IRCT201103023930N3).
PMID: J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2022 Jan ;45(1):9-19.
Epub 2022 Jun 23. PMID: 35753879 Abstract Title: Short-Term
Effects of Connective Tissue Massage After Hysterectomy: A
Randomized Controlled Study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of
this study was to investigate the effects of connective tissue
massage (CTM) on postoperative pain severity, first passage of
flatus and the first defecation, and functionality in patients
after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) or total abdominal
hysterectomy (TAH).METHODS: A total of 60 patients who underwent
TLH or TAH were included in the study. Patients who underwent TLH
were randomly grouped as TLH-CTM (n = 15) and TLH control
(n = 16), and those who underwent TAH were randomly
grouped as TAH-CTM (n = 14) and TAH control
(n = 15). CTM was applied twice postoperatively at the
third hour and after 24 hours. The pain severity scores and
functional activity limitation levels of the patients were
evaluated with the visual analog scale. The number of analgesics
use and first passage of flatus and the first defecation were
recorded.RESULTS: The first passage of flatus and the first
defecation after surgery were shorter in the TLH-CTM and TAH-CTM
groups compared with the TLH and TAH control groups (P
PMID: Biomed Res Int. 2022 ;2022:9661939. Epub 2022 Jun
21. PMID: 35774276 Abstract Title: Comparison of the Effects
of Abdominal Massage and Oral Administration of Sweet Almond Oil on
Constipation and Quality of Life among Elderly Individuals: A
Single-Blind Clinical Trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Constipation is a common digestive disorder in the elderly
population, which has a considerable impact on various aspects of
their lives. Traditional and complementary medicines are two common
treatments for constipation. This study was aimed at comparing the
effects of abdominal massage and oral administration of sweet
almond oil on constipation and quality of life among elderly
people.METHODS: In this single-blind study, 90 eligible elderly
people were randomly selected according to ROME IV diagnostic
criteria from October 2020 to May 2021 and were divided into three
groups using block randomization (= 30). In the oral consumption
group, 126ml sweet almond oil was administered during seven
sessions held over two weeks (18ml every other day). The abdominal
massage group was provided with abdominal massage with the same
amount of sweet almond oil during seven sessions in two weeks.
Finally, the third group (i.e., the control group) received no
interventions. Constipation was measured using the Constipation
Assessment Scale (CAS) and theStool Form(BSFS) at baseline and on
the 15day of the intervention. Patient Assessment of
Constipation-Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) was also applied before and
after the intervention (day 15). The data were entered in to the
SPSS 22 software and were analyzed using chi-square-test,
paired-test, independent-test, and ANOVA.0.05 was considered
statistically significant.RESULTS: The results revealed a
significant decrease in the CAS score in the oral consumption group
(i.e., oral administration of sweet almond oil; from 7.812.62 to
1.151.08,
By Sayer Ji While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck
of vast misrepresentation over the past few years as a deadly
saturated fat, it still does not get the full appreciation it truly
deserves. Not just a good fat, coconut oil is...
PMID: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Aug
;36(8):1342-1348. Epub 2022 May 13. PMID: 35470920 Abstract
Title: Real-world evidence from over one million COVID-19
vaccinations is consistent with reactivation of the
varicella-zoster virus. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reactivation of
the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which causes herpes zoster (HZ,
synonym: shingles) in humans, can be a rare adverse reaction to
vaccines. Recently, reports of cases after COVID-19 vaccination
have arisen.OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess whether
the frequency of HZ is found to increase after COVID-19 vaccination
in a large cohort, based on real-world data. As a hypothesis, the
incidence of HZ was assumed to be significantly higher in subjects
who received a COVID-19 vaccine (Cohort I) vs. unvaccinated
individuals (Cohort II).METHODS: The initial cohorts of 1095086
vaccinated and 16966018 unvaccinated patients were retrieved from
the TriNetX database and were matched on age and gender in order to
mitigate confounder bias.RESULTS: After matching, each cohort
accounted for 1095086 patients. For the vaccinated group (Cohort
I), 2204 subjects developed HZ within 60days of COVID-19
vaccination, while among Cohort II, 1223 patients were diagnosed
with HZ within 60days after having visited the clinic for any other
reason (i.e. not vaccination). The risk of developing shingles was
calculated as 0.20% and 0.11% for cohort I and cohort II,
respectively. The difference was statistically highly significant
(P
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in a 2009 interview about swine flu.
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Getting a dose of pertussis vaccine during every pregnancy is a
strategy that has prevented severe disease in thousands of young
infants over the past decade, and saved hundreds of sweet little
baby lives. The evidence is clear, but not everyone who is eligible
is receiving the recommended dose.
In November of 2020, an economics professor wrote to the
editor-in-chief of a journal with two requests: remove his name
from an online paper on which he was the corresponding author, and
retract the article.
More than two years later, neither of those things has
happened.
A scholar who was involved in the work but left off the paper
has provided evidence, seen by Retraction Watch, that the published
article contains falsified data. Two of the papers authors also
have had another article they co-authored together
retracted.
The authors of the paper are listed as Azka
Amin, an assistant professor of business administration at Iqra
University in Pakistan, Sofia Anwar, a professor of economics and
management sciences at Government College and University in
Pakistan, and Xi-Hua Liu, a professor of economics at Qingdao
University in China.
On Nov. 30, 2020, Liu, the corresponding author on the work,
emailed Michael P. Dooley, then the top editor of the
journal, requesting retraction. In the email, which we obtained, he
wrote:
I am writing this mail in a great hour of difficulty I would
like to grab your attention toward a very sensitive issue. First of
all, I request you to remove my name from Outward foreign direct
investment and economic growth in Romania: Evidence from non-linear
ARDL approach, Int J Fin Econ, (2020), https://doi.org/10.1002ljfe.2173
published recently on dated 6 July, 2020.
Now I would like to explain the reasons for requesting the
withdraw. The reason behind is that its first author Azka Amin and
her classmate (a student named Usman Ali student of the Dalian
University of Technology) disputed the ownership of this paper. I
cannot actually judge their respective contributions to this paper.
However, from their emails we should be able to judge that Usman
Ali...
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appointment. I was about 2 months pregnant with my first baby. The
waiting room was cozy with soft light pouring in from one window,
and several bountiful green plants sprouting on different side
tables. My doctor asked all the right questions The doctor was the
first woman doctor that I had seen since, well, ever, which was
such a nice...
PMID: Comput Math Methods Med. 2022 ;2022:2803363. Epub
2022 Jun 29. PMID: 35813410 Abstract Title: Effects of Pelvic
Floor Muscle Massage on the Pregnancy Outcome of Frozen Embryo
Transfer in Patients with Thin Endometrium. Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of pelvic floor muscle mass on
the priority outcome of frozen embryo transfer in patients with
thin endometrium.METHODS: The patients who were prepared for
freeze-thaw embryo transfer were randomly divided into the study
group and control group. Both groups of patients began to take
estradiol valerate tablets 3mg on the third day of menstrual cycle
and added progesterone for luteal support after 14 days. Both
groups selected high-quality embryos for embryo transfer on the day
of embryo transfer. The basic information, embryo transfer, intimal
thickness, intimal type, clinical pregnancy rate, and early
abortion rate of the two groups were compared.RESULTS: The intimal
thickness of patients in the control group and the study group on
the second day of menstruation was (0.490.03) and (0.450.02) and
that before progesterone was (1.170.03) and (1.200.04),
respectively (
PMID: Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Dec ;37(9):3495-3502. Epub 2022
Jul 26. PMID: 35881208 Abstract Title: Effectiveness of
multiwave locked system laser on the treatment of patients with
idiopathic Bell's palsy: a randomized double-blind placebo
controlled trial. Abstract: The objective of this study is to
investigate the effect of scanning and point application of
multiwave locked system (MLS) laser therapy on the recovery of
patients with idiopathic Bell's palsy (IBP). A randomized
double-blind placebo-controlled trial was carried out on 60
patients with subacute BP. Patients were randomly assigned into
three groups of 20 patients each. Facial massage and facial
exercises were applied to all patients. Group one received MLS
laser as a manual scanning technique (10 J/cm, area 50cm,
total energy 500 J). Group two received MLS laser using point
application technique (10 J/point, 8 points, total 80 J).
Group three received placebo laser. House-Brackmann scale (HBS) and
facial disability index (FDI) were used to evaluate the facial
recovery. Assessment was performed at baseline and after 3 and
6 weeks of treatment. Comparison within and between groups was
performed statistically with significance level p
PMID: Early Hum Dev. 2022 Sep ;172:105632. Epub 2022 Jul
22. PMID: 35905636 Abstract Title: Infant massage and brain
maturation measured using EEG: A randomised controlled trial.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Very preterm (VPT) infants develop
adverse neurological sequelae from early exposure of the immature
brain to the extrauterine environment.AIMS: To determine the
effects of infant massage on brain maturation in low-risk VPT
infants.STUDY DESIGN: A randomised controlled trial of VPT infants,
who received standard care or daily massage therapy, administered
by the mother, from 34 weeks' to 40 weeks' corrected age
(CA).SUBJECTS: VPT infants (born at 28 weeks to
32 + 6 weeks' gestational age, G.A.) and a healthy
at term cohort for comparison.OUTCOME MEASURES: At term equivalent
age (39 weeks' to 42 weeks' CA), EEG was recorded to
calculate global relative power (GRP), using power spectral
analysis.RESULTS: Sixty infants were recruited, and EEGs of 25
massage and 20 standard care infants were analysable. There was no
difference between groups in primary outcome (beta GRP). There was
a significantly higher central alpha relative power measured in the
intervention group infants, compared to standard care (SC) group
(mean difference = 1.42, 95 % confidence interval
(CI): 0.12 to 2.73; p = 0.03). A massage dose effect was
shown by a positive correlation between, massage dose and beta,
alpha and theta GRP (r = 0.42, 95%CI = 0.12 to
0.64, r = 0.45; 95%CI = 0.16 to 0.66,
r = 0.39; 95%CI = 0.10 to 0.62 respectively)
and a negative correlation between massage dose and delta GRP
(r = -0.41, 95%CI = -0.64 to -0.12), suggesting
that a higher dose of massage is associated with more favourable
brain maturation.CONCLUSIONS: Central alpha regional relative power
was greater in massaged infants compared to SC group infants,
suggesting relatively greater brain maturation in this area. A
measurable massage dose effect in favour of greater brain
maturation, shows promise for verification in a larger clinical
trial.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2022 Dec ;71:102885. Epub 2022
Sep 13. PMID: 36113708 Abstract Title: Treatment of infant
colic with craniosacral therapy. A randomized controlled trial.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the number of craniosacral
therapy sessions that can be helpful to obtain a resolution of the
symptoms of infantile colic and to observe if there are any
differences in the evolution obtained by the groups that received a
different number of Craniosacral Therapy sessions at 24 days of
treatment, compared with the control group which did not received
any treatment.METHODS: Fifty-eight infants with colic were
randomized into two groups of which 29 babies in the control group
received no treatment and those in the experimental group received
1-3 sessions of craniosacral therapy (CST) until symptoms were
resolved. Evaluations were performed until day 24 of the study. In
this study crying hours served as primary outcome. The secondary
outcome were the hours of sleep and the severity, measured by an
Infantile Colic Severity Questionnaire (ICSQ).RESULTS: Significant
statistical differences were observed in favor of experimental
group compared to the control group on day 24 in crying hours (mean
difference = 2.94, at 95 %CI = 2.30-3.58;
p
PMID: Menopause. 2022 Nov 1 ;29(11):1254-1262. Epub 2022
Sep 20. PMID: 36126237 Abstract Title: The impact of foot
massage given to postmenopausal women on anxiety, fatigue, and
sleep: a randomized-controlled trial. Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to determine the impact of foot massage given to
postmenopausal women on anxiety, fatigue, and sleep.METHODS: This
randomized-controlled study was conducted with 70 women (35
experimental, 35 control) who resided in a village located in
Northern Turkey. In the study, the women in the experimental group
were given foot massage once every day for 7 days. No intervention
was applied to the women in the control group. The data were
collected using a Personal Information Form, the Fatigue Severity
Scale (FSS), and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Descriptive
statistics (frequency, percentage distribution, median, and
Q1-Q3),2 test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Wilcoxon test were used in
the analysis of the data.RESULTS: It was found that the women in
the control group had lower pretest BAI scores than those in the
experimental group ( P0.05). After the foot massage, the FSS scores
were 2.3 (1.6-3.4) in the experimental group and 5.5 (4.6-6.2) in
the control group, the BAI scores were 26.0 (23.0-29.0) in the
experimental group and 36.0 (31.0-43.0) in the control group, the
daily sleep hours were 8.0 (8.0-10.0) in the experimental group and
7.0 (6.0-8.0) in the control group, and the differences between the
groups were statistically significant ( P
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I apologize on behalf of my profession for refusing to listen to
patients with vax injuries Dr.Michael
Huang, physician who treated 4000 COVID
patients says hes seen hundreds of COVID-19
vaccine injuries, cancer, pregnancy loss,
etc.
Vaccine injured physicians
are starting to speak out
The European (EEA and non-EEA countries) database of suspected
drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, verified by the European
Medicines Agency (EMA), and they are now reporting 50,663
fatalities, and 5,315,063 injuries following injections of
EMA-authorized experimental COVID-19 shots as of February 25,
2023.
The European (EEA and non-EEA countries) database of suspected
drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, verified by the European
Medicines Agency (EMA), and they are now reporting 50,663
fatalities, and 5,315,063 injuries following injections of
EMA-authorized experimental COVID-19 shots as of February 25,
2023.
Video Clip: Laura Ingraham with California Dr.Michael
Huang
I apologize on behalf of my profession for refusing to listen to
patients with vax injuries Dr.Michael
Huang, physician who treated 4000 COVID
patients says hes seen hundreds of COVID-19
vaccine injuries, cancer, pregnancy loss,
etc.
Vaccine injured physicians
are starting to speak out
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everything...
The European (EEA and non-EEA countries) database of suspected
drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, verified by the European
Medicines Agency (EMA), and they are now reporting 50,663
fatalities, and 5,315,063 injuries following injections of
EMA-authorized experimental COVID-19 shots as of February 25,
2023.
By Claire Wicks, University of Essex and Susan McPherson,
University of Essex Is it better to live in a city or in the
countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment
opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural
activities and entertainment, people who...
By Tyler Durden A top union leader penned a letter to
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about a number of rail
workers at the Norfolk Southern derailment site in East Palestine,
Ohio, who have become sick, likely from the toxic chemical
spill. CNBC obtained the letter on Wednesday. Jonathan
Long,...
Rochester, N.Y. The Supreme Court of the State of New
York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department,
granted a stay on Monday that will keep New Yorks COVID-19
vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in place during an ongoing
case sponsored by Childrens Health Defense (CHD).
The stay temporarily halts a Jan. 13
decision by New York State (NYS) Supreme Court Judge Gerard
Neri that struck down New Yorks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for
healthcare workers as null, void and unenforceable.
Gov. Kathy Hochuls administration appealed Judge Neris decision
on Medical Professionals for Informed Consent v. Bassett and
asked for an emergency stay of the decision pending appeal. After
deliberating for nearly a month, the stay was granted on the
condition that the appeal is perfected on or before March 20, with
oral arguments on the merits of the case scheduled for May 15.
It is extremely unfortunate that the Governor and Department of
Health are standing firm on their irrational healthcare worker
COVID shot mandate that fails to stop disease spread in the midst
of a severe healthcare worker shortage, said Mary Holland, CHD
president and general counsel. The good news is that the Appellate
Division will hear the case on an expedited basis, as early as May,
and will resolve the issue.
The legal issues here are clear, said Sujata Gibson, lead
counsel working with CHD on the case. Plaintiffs remain hopeful
that justice will prevail when the Court considers this case on the
merits.
# # #
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organization. Our mission is to end childhood health epidemics by
working aggressively to eliminate harmful exposures, hold those
responsible accountable and establish safeguards to prevent future
harm. For more information or to donate to CHD, visit ChildrensHealthDefense.org.
Suicide is a serious public health risk and the 12th leading
cause of death in the U.S.1 Data from a 2023 study2 revealed that vitamin D
supplementation could lower the risk of suicide and suicide
attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D blood serum
levels.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in
2015, 44,193 people committed suicide.3 The rate of suicide increased by 30% from
2000 to 2018 and by 2020, the CDC reported4 45,979 people had died from suicide. This is
one death every 11 minutes.
In addition, there were 12.2 million adults who seriously
considered suicide, 3.2 million adults who made a plan and 1.2
million adults who attempted suicide but did not complete it. There
were four times more men than women who committed suicide and
people aged 85 and older had the highest rate of 20.9 per 100,000.
Yet, the rate of suicide in age groups 75 to 84, 45 to 54 and 25 to
34 were all close at 18 per 100,000 or higher.
From 2020 to 2021,5
there was a 3.6% rate increase in suicide resulting in 48,183
Americans who died, which increased the ranking to the 11th leading
cause of death.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
the number of suicides in U.S. veterans has remained relatively
steady since 2001. In 2001 there were 6,001 men and women who
committed suicide and 6,146 in 2020.6,7 According to the
most recent Suicide Prevention Annual report,8 the Veterans Administration did
not find that the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on suicide
mortality.
However, these numbers cover a more disturbing
statistic9 veterans
have a 57% higher risk of suicide than those who have not served.
This is 1.5 times the national average making suicide the second
leading cause of death in veterans under the age of 45.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked to High Risk of Suicide
The researchers sought to analyze the association between
vitamin D serum levels, vitamin D supplementation and suicide
attempts in a population of U.S. veterans. The researchers looked
at a large group of veterans who had filled a prescription for
vitamins D3 or D2 between 2010 and 2018. They were matched 1-to-1
with an untreated control group that had similar medical histories
and demographics....
Since COVID-19 first entered the scene, exchange of ideas has
basically been outlawed. By sharing my views and those from various
experts throughout the pandemic on COVID treatments and the
experimental COVID jabs, I became a main target of the White House,
the political establishment and the global cabal.
Propaganda and pervasive censorship have been deployed to seize
control over every part of your life, including your health,
finances and food supply. The major media are key players and have
been instrumental in creating and fueling fear.
I am republishing this article in its original form so that you
can see how the progression unfolded.
Originally published: July 21, 2020
According to a British observational study1 posted July 6, 2020, on the
preprint server medRxiv, ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure
appears to lower COVID-19 mortality rates.
As reported by News Medical Life Sciences,2 environmental factors such as
temperature, humidity and UV irradiation are known to play a role
in other infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, so it
shouldnt come as a surprise that SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible
for COVID-19 can be affected in a similar manner.
UV Radiation Lowers COVID-19 Mortality
Ive written extensively about the importance of vitamin D and
its influence on COVID-19 specifically, but this research suggests
there are other benefits to sun exposure besides vitamin D
production.
The researchers looked at UVA measures and COVID-19 death
statistics in 2,474 U.S. counties, 6,755 Italian municipalities and
6,274 areas in England between the months of January and April
2020, which is when vitamin D production due to low sun exposure
tend to be minimal. According to the authors:3
Our fully adjusted model showed an inverse correlation
between UVA and COVID-19 mortality with a Mortality Risk Ratio
(MRR) of 0.73 ... per 100KJ/m2 increase UVA in the USA, 0.81 ... in
Italy and 0.51 ... in England. Pooled MRR was 0.68 ...
This represents a halving of the average risk of death
across the lower and narrower range of UVA experienced across
England and across the higher and wider range across Italy and the
USA ...
Our analysis suggests that higher ambient UVA exposure is
associated with lower COVID-19 specific mortality. This effect was
independent of temperature and UV within the vitamin D action
spec...
Long COVID continues to debilitate a significant number of U.S.
adults 7.5%, or 1 in 13,1 are struggling with a range of symptoms that
make up this complex condition. Among those who have had COVID-19,
11% say they currently have long COVID,2 which often includes unrelenting fatigue,
respiratory symptoms, neurological difficulties and joint or muscle
pain, all of which may become worse after physical or mental
exertion.3
Long COVID symptoms share many similarities with post-jab
injuries, and it's likely both are rooted in mitochondrial
dysfunction. Now, however, there's a growing trend to label long
COVID and injuries from COVID-19 shots "functional neurological
disorders" (FND), making some patients feel like the medical
community thinks their symptoms are "all in their head."
Is Long COVID Akin to 'Hysteria'?
In an article for TNR, journalist Natalie Shure writes, "The
most direct precursor to FND is something you've probably heard of:
hysteria."4 For
centuries, women were diagnosed with "hysteria" to describe a
mental disorder that could give rise to physical and other symptoms
ranging from seizures and anxiety to pain and paralysis.
It was, in short, a catch-all diagnosis used to categorize
symptoms that weren't otherwise understood or solvable using the
mainstream medical treatments of the time. Eventually, much
controversy and research suggested it was the hysteria diagnosis
that was the delusion.
The medical community was then left to go back where it started
from a range of troubling symptoms, such as myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), with no
obvious solution still existed. "In the 1990s and early 2000s, it
was becoming clear that illnesses previously known as hysteria
hadn't simply vanished," Shure wrote:5
"[Researchers, including neuropsychiatrist Alan Carson,]
began to study the symptoms with a neurological lens, conceiving of
them as misfiring brain signals rather than a Freudian cry for
help.
Rebranding hysteria as FND was to reject the notion that the
best way to understand functional paralysis was as a subconscious
repression of childhood memories. Rather, it was an interruption in
the brain processing that facilitates the executive function of
your legs a blip that could be triggered by all sorts of
things."
It's now being suggested that "some post-COVID symptoms may be
produced by the brain," Shure notes. "Does that make them any less
real?" For instance...
Your heart works around the clock, pumping nutrients and
precious oxygen to your bodys tissues. It never takes a break. For
the average adult, it beats a whopping 115,000 times []
From STAT: The mental health startup Mindstrong had the
makings of a trailblazer in the field [sic]: top-tier
leaders from companies like Google and Uber with expertise in
neuroscience, medicine, and computer science. About $160 million
from the same heavyweight Silicon Valley investors who bankrolled
industry-shifting companies like Warby Parker and Airbnb. And an
alluring [sic] pitch to stave off mental health crises
with technology.
But now, the company that trumpeted an innovative digital smoke
alarm has collapsed, after already scaling back its services to
simple largely text-based therapy. This month, Mindstrong disclosed it
would lay off most of its employees and shutter its Menlo Park
office, and it will reportedly stop treating patients in March.
Rumors are swirling among former employees that the remaining
barebones team is looking to sell the underlying technology off for
parts.
Tom Insel, Mindstrongs co-founder and a marquee name on the
companys star-studded executive team, said he left the company in
2019 and hasnt been involved with Mindstrong at all since then.
When he joined in 2017, Insel said, the goal was to do for mental
illness what blood glucose testing has done for diabetes. As the
company winds down, he told STAT that the idea might have been
right [sic] but the execution was not.'
A common question that family medics ask of me is how much?
Indeed, the state of the world is making people more and more
uneasy, and many casual preppers are now becoming more serious
about their preparations. This means a real inventory of medical
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By The Conscious Resistance On February 24, 2023, Derrick Broze
interviewed Dr. Peter McCullough at the Next Steps Conference in
Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick asks McCullough what its like to be
labeled disinformation, his thoughts on the no virus claims, and
solutions for moving forward.The Conscious...
As regular readers of
Mad in America are well aware, the field of psychiatrys
level of success at treating (or even understanding) mental health
is lackluster, to put it mildly. Since embracing a biomedical model
of mental health over 40 years ago, an Its all about the
Drugs mentality has redefined how we think of mental pathology
and treatment. Seeing a psychiatrist nowadays has essentially
become synonymous with having medications prescribed, the
significance of which is perhaps only eclipsed by how ineffective
these drugs often areas shown over
and
over again by independent researchalong with the litany of side effects that
accompany them.
There is perhaps no greater indicator of the failings of
psychiatry than the ever-growing mental health crisis amongst youth
and young adults. Just within the last few weeks,
a CDC report was released on youth trauma and mental health.
Amongst its sobering findings are that Nearly all indicators of
poor mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors increased
from 2011 to 2021, and The percentage of students across
every racial and ethnic group who felt persistently sad or hopeless
increased. Several decades into psychiatrys embracing of a
biomedical mindset, its clear that fundamental change is
needed.
In my view, the shortcomings of psychiatry roughly
fall into three categories:
A Hyper-focus on the Physical. An obsession with
biology, neurotransmitters, and hormones dominates the field. The
fundamental problem with this is that even if certai...
Using erythritol as an alternative sweetener is associated with
increased risk for heart attacks and strokes according to a large,
4000+ person study by the Cleveland Clinic. For almost 10 years, I
have warned my readers to avoid erythritol found in a dizzying
array of low-carb foods and alternative sweeteners like Swerve.
This low-calorie sweetener
03-02-2023 L. A. Marzulli is an author, lecturer, and filmmaker
who has penned twelve books including The Nephilim Trilogy which
made the CBA best sellers list. L. A. teamed up []
Comparison of local food options such as farmers markets,
community supported agriculture (CSA), and urban farms. In one of
the most encouraging trends of our time, more people than ever are
making the switch to local food. This movement is born out of
necessity in many cases. For example, the quality of the food
supply
Hosted by Meryl Nass, M.D. Presented by Children's Health
Defense TV
"The Attack on Food Symposium + Solutions to Fight Back" that
will stream LIVE this Saturday, March 4 at 12pm ET // 9am PT.
This online event will be hosted by Meryl Nass, M.D., and
features a variety of experts who will discuss the emerging threats
to our food, agriculture systems and our planet, while sharing the
best ways we can fight back. Attendees will learn how to grow their
own food, create community resources and become self-reliant.
Speakers include Joseph Mercola, D.O., James Corbett, Stephanie
Seneff, Ph.D., Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America, Ronnie
Cummins from Organic Consumer Association, Rep. Thomas Massie and
many, many more.
Regarded as one of the foremost playwrights of the nineteenth
century, Henrik Ibsen tells the story of the idealist Doctor Thomas
Stockmann, the medical officer of a recently opened spa in a small
town in southern Norway, who finds that the water is seriously
contaminated. He notifies members of the community and initially
receives support and thanks for the discovery. Threatened by the
possible impact of such a revelation, his brother, the town mayor,
conspires with local poli...
by Hollie Yoder As a nurse practitioner, I always made sure my
daughters had all their vaccines on schedule. When their
pediatrician asked if I wanted to give them their human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, I enthusiastically said yes. My
daughters didnt argue either, though they hate getting shots as any
pre-teen does. Why the enthusiasm for this vaccine in particular?
The HPV vaccine was more...
Greetings to all in the
Mad in the Family community. Im the new editor of this bustling
corner of Mad in America, and Im thrilled to start working with you
all.
As I write this, banging away on a laptop at my kitchen table in
Albany, New York, Im filled with admiration and gratitude for
everything Miranda Spencer has done with this Family Resources
page: Establishing it, nurturing it, filling it with the latest
research, stories, podcasts; encouraging dialogue; connecting
readers on a wide range of topics affecting parents, children, and
families.
These efforts are of critical importance, and not just for those
directly affected. Such work is significant for all of us, here and
everywhere, who are concerned with the prevailing psychiatric
hive-mind that emphasizes diagnosis and disease and deemphasizes
the individuality and diversity of human experience.
Everyone has a story. Everyone has some bendy path thats brought
them to MIA, some rambling odyssey pocked with bumps and potholes.
At some point on that journey, maybe you or your child, or another
loved one got stuck or pitched off the road entirely, landing in
mud and thorns. But somehow, tapping strengths unknown and unseen
by others, you made it out. On your journey toward healing, you
made it here.
And perhaps you have something to say about it. Something you
want to share, whether with others in similar situations or with
the wider readership. Perhaps both. Either way, Im here to
help.
Im now in the midst of my third year with Mad in America, where
Ive reported on a variety of topics. But my own story the one that
brought me here goes back much further, to my fathers suicide
attempt and talk-therapy hospitalization in 1974; my sisters many,
many drugs and hospitalizations, leading to her suicide in 1992; my
husbands suicide in 2011; and my life since as a widowed mom of
three (now all grown).
To be clear: Im not a psychiatric survivor myself, and I cant
claim to know how it feels to endure such pains. But in an odd way,
my losses and life experiences have illustrated the fraught history
of psychiatry, showing me what works and what doesnt in addressing
mental anguish. And the pharma-driven disease model isnt it.
For more than a decade now, Mad in America has worked to shape a
different narrative. As you already know if youve spent time on the
family page, this section of MIA is filled with family-themed
articles, resources, and ways to connect. Among them are online
support groups, pieces on the latest research, personal stories and
other blog contributions.
Also included here is psychiatric drug info, plus explorations
of issues affecting parents, schools, children, and youth. There
are interviews, profiles of alternate approaches, stories from
around the web, and Mad in the Family podcast episodes. And
artwork: Mad in Americas Beyond Lab...
A new systematic review places one more nail in the coffin of
chiropractic vertebral subluxation theory and the use of spinal
manipulation as a treatment for non-musculoskeletal disorders.
Although Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Environmental
Protection Agency, and local officials continue to assure Ohioans that
recent air monitoring and water sample tests have shown no concerns
with air quality or water quality in East Palestines municipal
water supply, following the catastrophic train derailment on
February 3rd, forestry workers have found that animals are dying at
alarming rates.
A source told The Ohio
Star that her husband, a wildlife
biologist and consultant for the federal
forestry, received hundreds of calls on both Sunday and Monday
from colleagues who say forestry workers have found hundreds of
dead animals in Ohios parks.
Several labs across the country have received specimens of whole
minks, deer, elk, worms and livers of such animals and they are
finding toxicities that are off the charts, she said.
These highly toxic levels are the exact chemicals that were
released from East Palestine. Wayne National Forest and Shawnee
State Forest in Ohio, are downriver from East Palestine and are two
parks where samples are from, she told The
Star.
Although Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Environmental
Protection Agency, and local officials continue to assure Ohioans that
recent air monitoring and water sample tests have shown no concerns
with air quality or water quality in East Palestines municipal
water supply, following the catastrophic train derailment on
February 3rd, forestry workers have found that animals are dying at
alarming rates.
A source told The Ohio
Star that her husband, a wildlife
biologist and consultant for the federal
forestry, received hundreds of calls on both Sunday and Monday
from colleagues who say forestry workers have found hundreds of
dead animals in Ohios parks.
Several labs across the country have received specimens of whole
minks, deer, elk, worms and livers of such animals and they are
finding toxicities that are off the charts, she said.
These highly toxic levels are the exact chemicals that were
released from East Palestine. Wayne National Forest and Shawnee
State Forest in Ohio, are downriver from East Palestine and are two
parks where samples are from, she told The
Star.
Although Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Environmental
Protection Agency, and local officials continue to assure Ohioans that
recent air monitoring and water sample tests have shown no concerns
with air quality or water quality in East Palestines municipal
water supply, following the catastrophic train derailment on
February 3rd, forestry workers have found that animals are dying at
alarming rates.
A source told The Ohio
Star that her husband, a wildlife
biologist and consultant for the federal
forestry, received hundreds of calls on both Sunday and Monday
from colleagues who say forestry workers have found hundreds of
dead animals in Ohios parks.
Several labs across the country have received specimens of whole
minks, deer, elk, worms and livers of such animals and they are
finding toxicities that are off the charts, she said.
These highly toxic levels are the exact chemicals that were
released from East Palestine. Wayne National Forest and Shawnee
State Forest in Ohio, are downriver from East Palestine and are two
parks where samples are from, she told The
Star.
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
The United States appears to be heading into major power grid
failures as coal plants are shuttered while electricity consumption
continues to climb to produce enough electricity to power
electrical vehicles, and the explosion of data centers needed to
run AI and increasing computing power.
Largest US Grid Supplier Warns of an Energy Shortage Due to
Undeliverable Mandates
Lets discuss the warnings of PJM Interconnect, the
operator of the nations largest competitive market for
electricity.
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
The United States appears to be heading into major power grid
failures as coal plants are shuttered while electricity consumption
continues to climb to produce enough electricity to power
electrical vehicles, and the explosion of data centers needed to
run AI and increasing computing power.
Largest US Grid Supplier Warns of an Energy Shortage Due to
Undeliverable Mandates
Lets discuss the warnings of PJM Interconnect, the
operator of the nations largest competitive market for
electricity.
In my over 2 decades as an independent publisher, I dont think
there has been another story I have reported on that gives me more
satisfaction than this one out of Aurora, Colorado.
Danielle Jurinsky, an Aurora city councilwoman, spoke out on a
radio program and criticized the citys chief of police, Vanessa
Wilson, back in January of 2022.
The next day, police chief Wilsons lover, a child welfare social
worker, made an anonymous call to Child Protective Services (CPS)
falsely accusing Danielle Jurinsky of sexually molesting her
2-year-old son. When CPS opened a case against Jurinsky, the social
worker who made the anonymous call, Robin Niceta, requested that
she be given the case.
Her intent was to apparently take permanent custody of Danielle
Jurinskys two-year-old son.
But Danielle Jurinsky was not intimidated, and as she later
stated: You picked a fight with the wrong person!
Jurinsky found out that it was Robin Niceta who made the call,
and called her out publicly, which resulted in Niceta resigning
from her position. She was later arrested on criminal felony
charges, which allowed the local media to report on the story
bringing even more pressure to the story.
Being in the public spotlight now, other families came forward
to report that Robin Niceta had taken similar actions against them.
In fact, one of Nicetas reported MOs was to approach a mother under
investigation with sexual advancements, and if the mother resisted,
she ended up losing her children.
So what at first appeared to be just a political retaliation
story soon blew up to a systemic problem within the county child
welfare department, and soon a local attorney had over 40 families
making complaints in what has now become a class action
lawsuit.
Jurinsky did not stop there, however. While waiting for the
criminal trial to begin, which is scheduled for later this year
(2023), she filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit against Niceta,
and a few weeks ago a judge ruled in her favor, awarding her $3
million in damages.
I have compiled a short video from local media reports that
traces the history of this case, which is still ongoing.
In my over 2 decades as an independent publisher, I dont think
there has been another story I have reported on that gives me more
satisfaction than this one out of Aurora, Colorado.
Danielle Jurinsky, an Aurora city councilwoman, spoke out on a
radio program and criticized the citys chief of police, Vanessa
Wilson, back in January of 2022.
The next day, police chief Wilsons lover, a child welfare social
worker, made an anonymous call to Child Protective Services (CPS)
falsely accusing Danielle Jurinsky of sexually molesting her
2-year-old son. When CPS opened a case against Jurinsky, the social
worker who made the anonymous call, Robin Niceta, requested that
she be given the case.
Her intent was to apparently take permanent custody of Danielle
Jurinskys two-year-old son.
But Danielle Jurinsky was not intimidated, and as she later
stated: You picked a fight with the wrong person!
Jurinsky found out that it was Robin Niceta who made the call,
and called her out publicly, which resulted in Niceta resigning
from her position. She was later arrested on criminal felony
charges, which allowed the local media to report on the story
bringing even more pressure to the story.
Being in the public spotlight now, other families came forward
to report that Robin Niceta had taken similar actions against them.
In fact, one of Nicetas reported MOs was to approach a mother under
investigation with sexual advancements, and if the mother resisted,
she ended up losing her children.
So what at first appeared to be just a political retaliation
story soon blew up to a systemic problem within the county child
welfare department, and soon a local attorney had over 40 families
making complaints in what has now become a class action
lawsuit.
Jurinsky did not stop there, however. While waiting for the
criminal trial to begin, which is scheduled for later this year
(2023), she filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit against Niceta,
and a few weeks ago a judge ruled in her favor, awarding her $3
million in damages.
I have compiled a short video from local media reports that
traces the history of this case, which is still ongoing.
Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
The United States appears to be heading into major power grid
failures as coal plants are shuttered while electricity consumption
continues to climb to produce enough electricity to power
electrical vehicles, and the explosion of data centers needed to
run AI and increasing computing power.
Largest US Grid Supplier Warns of an Energy Shortage Due to
Undeliverable Mandates
Lets discuss the warnings of PJM Interconnect, the
operator of the nations largest competitive market for
electricity.
By Mac Slavo Some vegetables are currently being rationed by
major United Kingdom supermarkets. Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco and
Sainsburys have all put limits on customer purchases of peppers,
tomatoes, and cucumbers. So far, the mainstream media has blamed
Brexit (which makes little sense considering the...
In my over 2 decades as an independent publisher, I dont think
there has been another story I have reported on that gives me more
satisfaction than this one out of Aurora, Colorado.
Danielle Jurinsky, an Aurora city councilwoman, spoke out on a
radio program and criticized the citys chief of police, Vanessa
Wilson, back in January of 2022.
The next day, police chief Wilsons lover, a child welfare social
worker, made an anonymous call to Child Protective Services (CPS)
falsely accusing Danielle Jurinsky of sexually molesting her
2-year-old son. When CPS opened a case against Jurinsky, the social
worker who made the anonymous call, Robin Niceta, requested that
she be given the case.
Her intent was to apparently take permanent custody of Danielle
Jurinskys two-year-old son.
But Danielle Jurinsky was not intimidated, and as she later
stated: You picked a fight with the wrong person!
Jurinsky found out that it was Robin Niceta who made the call,
and called her out publicly, which resulted in Niceta resigning
from her position. She was later arrested on criminal felony
charges, which allowed the local media to report on the story
bringing even more pressure to the story.
Being in the public spotlight now, other families came forward
to report that Robin Niceta had taken similar actions against them.
In fact, one of Nicetas reported MOs was to approach a mother under
investigation with sexual advancements, and if the mother resisted,
she ended up losing her children.
So what at first appeared to be just a political retaliation
story soon blew up to a systemic problem within the county child
welfare department, and soon a local attorney had over 40 families
making complaints in what has now become a class action
lawsuit.
September 26, 2022, massive leaks were detected in two Russian
pipelines Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 that deliver natural gas
from Russia to Europe underneath the Baltic Sea. Within a couple of
days, several countries, including Russia, agreed the leaks were
the result of intentional sabotage.
The sabotage came right on the heels of Moscow's decision to cut
off Nord Stream 1's supply to Germany at the end of August 2022.
Prior to that, in February 2022, Germany had suspended its
certification process of Nord Stream 2, so it was never entered
into service.
US Threatened to Take Out Pipeline
From the start, Russia accused the United States of destroying
the pipelines. It was a rather obvious choice, considering
President Biden had publicly announced that "if Russia invades
Ukraine, there will be no Nord Stream 2.
We will bring an end to it."1 When asked by an incredulous reporter how
Biden could ensure that, considering the pipeline was under German
control, he replied, "I promise you, we'll be able to do
it."2
During a January 27, 2022, State Department briefing,
undersecretary Victoria Nuland also delivered a near-identical
message, saying "I want to be very clear to you today. If Russia
invades Ukraine, one way or another Nord Stream 2 will not move
forward."3
Despite such direct promises, the Biden administration denied
having anything to do with the explosion after the fact, instead
claiming Russia blew up its own pipeline, ostensibly for no other
reason than being able to blame the U.S. As incomprehensible as
that was to any rational person, the mainstream media ran with this
narrative.
In early October, Germany partnered with Denmark and Sweden to
investigate, using Navy, police, and intelligence services from the
three countries.4 As
of this writing, that investigation is still ongoing.
Since COVID-19 first entered the scene, exchange of ideas has
basically been outlawed. By sharing my views and those from various
experts throughout the pandemic on COVID treatments and the
experimental COVID jabs, I became a main target of the White House,
the political establishment and the global cabal.
Propaganda and pervasive censorship have been deployed to seize
control over every part of your life, including your health,
finances and food supply. The major media are key players and have
been instrumental in creating and fueling fear.
I am republishing this article in its original form so that you
can see how the progression unfolded.
Originally published: June 26, 2020
As lockdowns have kept people at home and out of medical
facilities, infant vaccination rates have dropped. As you might
expect, this is bad news for the drug industry, which is likely why
theyve started promoting baseless claims that childhood
vaccinations might prevent COVID-19 deaths.
Baseless Claims Seek to Bolster Vaccine Uptake
Theres absolutely no evidence for this, yet, in March 2020, they
started pushing the TB vaccine, claiming it might steel the immune
system against SARS-CoV-2. As reported by Science:1
Researchers in four countries will soon start a clinical
trial of an unorthodox approach to the new coronavirus. They will
test whether a century-old vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), a
bacterial disease, can rev up the human immune system in a broad
way, allowing it to better fight the virus that causes coronavirus
disease 2019 and, perhaps, prevent infection with it
altogether.
In April 2020, the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was
touted as a major breakthrough against COVID-19. The British
Express reported:2
Researchers at the University of Cambridge said the
injection could prevent severe symptoms in people who have had it
because the rubella virus has a similar structure to the
coronavirus ...
When they compared the rubella virus and the coronavirus the
researchers found that they were 29 percent identical ... The
researchers have no evidence that the MMR vaccine works on COVID-19
patients but they assured a study is warranted.
In June 2020, it was the polio vaccines turn in the spotlight.
According to The Hill,3 tuberculosis and polio vaccines are being
examined for possible protection...
Imagine a dialogue at a doctors office. Unvaccinated? Why is
that? Mental health problems, maybe? Just so that you know, if you
are depressed, we can offer medical suicide. Oh and by the way, are
you an organ donor?
This sequence may sound dystopian and contrived but I think that
this is where we are going unless we massively, loudly and
immediately object.
A Trip Down the Memory Lane: See Something, Say Something
It started with the airports. It was the airports where we were
first turned into pawns of the state. Well, it started in earnest
much earlier and much deeper but visibly, in our
lifetime, it started with the post-911 airports and, after the
Patriot Act, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of
2001. It was the war on terror that was used to justify the
transformation of freedom into the marching orders of a budding
totalitarian state.
For many of us, the memory of flying as free citizens before
2001 is all too distant now but I do remember, vaguely, not being
barked at by people in uniforms, not being treated like a shoeless
prisoner, and not being told to partially undress and proceed into
a mildly radioactive booth to be screened for suspicious objects
oh, the sweet memories of joyful travels before 2001! Did they
really exist, or did we merely dream them up?
Predictably, today, under the new abnormal, the airports remain
a bastion of unfreedom where travelers are often treated like the
property of the people in uniforms.
Assigning Immoral and Criminal Status to Everyday Actions
In 2021, to AARP (a large interest organization in the U.S.
formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons) wrote
the following: TSA and other officials are increasingly concerned
about traveler behavior, during screening and in the air. The
airline industry is calling for more serious
prosecution of the growing number of passengers who are
disruptive, sometimes violently.
Since the middle of January 2021 through Dec.7, there have been
more than 5,550 reports of unruly passengers, at times involving
physical assault, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Those include nearly 4,000 incidents related to passengers
compliance with the fede...
By Neenah Payne Most people who have heard we are facing the
Sixth Mass Extinction have no idea whats causing the destruction of
the planet and so many species because they have never heard of
geoengineering. Dane Wigington, the lead researcher of
Geoengineering Watch, is...
From Fierce Biotech: Billy Dunn is leaving his post
leading the FDAs neuroscience team after an 18-year career that in
recent years has included the controversial accelerated
approval of Biogens Alzheimers med Aduhelm.
The embattled regulatorwho has been accused of having a too-cozy
relationship with Biogen prior to the approval of that drugis
leaving to explore other opportunities according to an email sent
today from Peter Stein, head of the Office of New Drugs, to
colleagues. The departure ends 18 years at the agency for Dunn,
after joining the Office of Neurological Products in 2005. He
worked his way up the division and ultimately helped create and
lead the Office of Neuroscience.
Dunns departure comes just more than a year after deputy
director of the office, Eric Bastings, left to take an executive
role at Ionis Pharmaceuticals . . .
In one of his emails to staff, Stein praised Dunns work
overseeing development in the field.
He has provided thoughtful direction for individual
[investigative new drug] development programs and has also moved
the field more broadly through innovations in trial designs and
endpoints, clarifying how drugs targeting particular disorders can
be more efficiently developed, Stein wrote.
But a congressional
report released at the end of 2022 detailed a relationship
described as inappropriate and atypical between Biogen and
regulators leading up to the accelerated approval of Aduhelm. Among
the details in the report was that the FDA and Biogen worked
together on the companys briefing documents ahead of critical
meetings with FDA advisors. Some portions of Biogens documents were
drafted by the FDA. Commissioner Robert Califf called the report
inflammatory.
That report came a year and a half after STAT News uncovered backchannel
dealings between the agency and Biogen. At the center of those
conversations was Dunn, who at least one insider described as an
ally of Biogens efforts. The report disclosed an off-the-books
meeting between Dunn and then-Biogen Chief Scientific Officer Al
Sandrock at a neurology conference in Philadelphia that may have
run counter to FDA policy.
By the time Shiladitya Sen was
officially declared guilty of research misconduct in 2018 by
U.S. federal officials, The Ohio State University had long since
stripped him of his doctorate in chemistry.
Years later, however, Sen is still billing himself as a PhD in
the signature of his work email at a company that provides lab mice
and other animals to many scientists, Retraction Watch has
learned.
Sen, now a director of analytical chemistry at Charles River Laboratories, with
headquarters in Wilmington, Mass., confirmed to us by phone that he
has not earned another doctoral degree. He hung up when asked why
his email signature claims he has a PhD.
According to an investigation by the U.S. Office of Research
Integrity (ORI), Sen knowingly
and intentionally falsified and/or fabricated data in a
now-retracted 2013 paper in PNAS, his PhD thesis, a
poster presentation, and two grant applications to the National
Institutes of Health. He agreed not to seek federal funding for
three years.
A Charles River Laboratories spokesperson told us companys
policy is not to comment on employees of Charles River.
Some years ago, an old man
of about 85 years of age was admitted to a British hospital. He
kept on insisting that he didnt have time to be hospitalised
because his mother needed him. The staff didnt believe him. But he
told the truth. His mother was one of the oldest people in Britain,
and she was dependent on her sons help. The story appeared in the
BMJ as a warning about distrusting what people tell their
doctors.
I went on a lecture tour in North America after I had
published
my book about deadly medicines and organised crime in the drug
industry and lost my way at a large hospital in Baltimore. I
couldnt find the auditorium and the organiser of the meeting didnt
answer her phone. I strolled around in despair while the time for
my lecture was rapidly approaching.
As a last resort, I addressed the reception at the hospital. As
I was in a hurry, I bypassed a large queue of patients and
explained to the receptionist that I was not a patient but a doctor
scheduled to give a lecture in a few minutes time.
Please go to the end of the queue, she replied with a stone
face. I repeated that I was a doctor and asked for help to find my
colleague who worked at the hospital.
Please go to the end of the queue, the robot replied. It didnt
matter to her how much I begged for help. She likely thought I was
a psychiatric case with a delusion that I was a doctor, as she
didnt tell me that the hospital information desk was close by.
I arrived at the auditorium right on time after having asked a
friendly person in the corridor where the hospital information
desk...
Henrik Ibsen
wrote Enemy of the People in 1882. In this new edition from
Skyhorse Publishing, Robert Kennedy Jr lays bare how
"science" (including you, Dr. Fauci) has fought so hard against
iconoclasts whose work questions their ironclad conclusions.
Perhaps science has always been just like the religion it was
purported to supplant? The recent train derailment in E. Palestine,
Ohio dovetails with Kennedy's foreword perfectly. In 2010,
Mark Blaxill wrote, "From The Roman to the Wakefield
Inquisition," about Dr. Wakefield's brutal treatment by the
GMC. His crime? Listening to distraught parents of autistic
children and using his medical knowledge to make a hypothesis. The
concept of the hypothesis has been eradicated in most circles.
"A hypothesis is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for
the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be
true."
Thank you to Skyhorse Publishing for bringing this 141 year old
story back to life. And death.
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From Amazon:
Environmentalist, activist, and attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
contributes a foreword to this Skyhorse edition of Norwegian
playwright Henrik Ibsens renowned 1882 play.
Regarded as one of the foremost playwrights of the nineteenth
century, Henrik Ibsen tells the story of the idealist Doctor Thomas
Stockmann, the medical officer of a recently opened spa in a small
town in southern Norway, who finds that the water is seriously
contaminated. He notifies members...
Its all wrong. And youre afraid itll never be right. Fed up with
living in hell youre repeating to yourself, I dont know what to do.
Good, you want out. Would you be willing to consider what not to
do?
By GreenMedInfoResearch Group Asthma affects about 300 million
people worldwide. It is growing by 50 percent every decade and
causes upwards of 180,000 deaths per year. The cause is not
well-understood but here are 8 proven ways to help relieve symptoms
naturally. There is nothing...
There are many instances in which a perfectly safe and effective
medicine has become the target of an unjustified discrediting
campaign in order to push newer patented (and hence profitable)
drugs to the forefront. Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine are by now two well-known
examples. Long before that, however, there was a concerted effort
to discredit aspirin.
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was introduced in 1899 as an
alternative to sodium salicylate,1 a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory known
for its unpleasant side effects such as stomach cramps, heartburn,
nausea and vomiting. It's been a staple medicine in most households
ever since, and is frequently recommended as a remedy to control
inflammation and prevent blood clots.
The Changing Stance on Aspirin
For decades, a daily regimen of low-dose so-called "baby
aspirin" (81 milligrams), was recommended to prevent and treat
heart attack, stroke and angina (chest pain) in those 50 and older.
Pharma started attacking aspirin in the 1970s when the nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were introduced as patented far
more expensive, but not more effective alternatives.
The discrediting campaign increased in 2014, when the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration started warning against the use of aspirin
as a primary preventive for these conditions in those with no
history of cardiovascular disease, due to potential side effects
and the lack of data to support its use.2
In late 2021, the United States Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF), a physician group that issues guidance for medical best
practices, also updated its guidance to formally discourage people
60 and older from using an aspirin regimen to prevent a first heart
attack or stroke.3
According to the USPSTF, "the chance of internal bleeding
increases with age," so "the potential harms of aspirin use cancel
out the benefits in this age group." USPSTF member Dr. John Wong,
interim chief scientific officer and professor of medicine at Tufts
Medical Center, told ABC News:4
"People who are 40 to 59 years old and don't have a history
of cardiovascular disease but are at higher risk may benefit from
starting to take aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.
It's important that they decide together with their healthcare
professional if starting aspirin is right for them because daily
aspirin does come with possible serious harms."
Since COVID-19 first entered the scene, exchange of ideas has
basically been outlawed. By sharing my views and those from various
experts throughout the pandemic on COVID treatments and the
experimental COVID jabs, I became a main target of the White House,
the political establishment and the global cabal.
Propaganda and pervasive censorship have been deployed to seize
control over every part of your life, including your health,
finances and food supply. The major media are key players and have
been instrumental in creating and fueling fear.
I am republishing this article in its original form so that you
can see how the progression unfolded.
Originally published: August 27, 2020
It seems that COVID-19 vaccine mandates are inevitable.
According to Reuters,1
the U.S. government is planning to launch an "overwhelming"
COVID-19 vaccine campaign come November 2020, and many especially
Bill Gates have suggested that vaccination of the entire global
population2 will
likely be necessary to get COVID-19 under control. Some have even
suggested that the vaccine be mandatory.3
Billions of dollars have been invested in vaccine development,
and one would be foolish to imagine these companies and investors
are not going to do everything in their power to turn COVID-19 into
a profit maker, and that may well include the use of force. It's
still unclear exactly when a vaccine will be available, but it
could be as early as October, or as late as January 2021.
Prepare for Massive Brainwashing Campaign
Yale University is also conducting a trial4 to determine the type of
message that will maximize acceptance and uptake of the COVID-19
vaccine. Messaging slants under investigation include:5
Personal freedom message A message about how
COVID-19 is limiting people's personal freedom and how working
together to get enough people vaccinated can preserve society's
personal freedoms.
Economic freedom message A message about how
COVID-19 is limiting people's economic freedom and how, by working
together to get enough people vaccinated, society can preserve its
economic freedom.
Since the rollout of COVID-19 shots, a concerning rise in heart
attacks and other heart problems has been reported, particularly in
young, healthy people those you wouldnt expect to have cardiac
trouble.
This should prompt an urgent and immediate response to assess
whether COVID-19 shots of which more than 12.7 billion doses have
been given1 are
causing heart damage and related deaths. The media, too, should be
bringing attention to this association, to educate the public and
prompt action from regulatory agencies.
Instead, a propaganda campaign appears to be underway to blame
the surplus heart attacks on other factors. Theyre really grasping
at straws, though, as youll see in some of these heart attack risks
theyre coming up with.
Its also ironic that while studies showing a link between COVID
jabs and heart attacks are being flagged as misinformation, these
far-fetched associations that truly lack scientific support are
not.
Studies Point to COVID Shots Triggering Heart Trouble
One of the most revealing studies came from Israel, where calls
to the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for cardiac arrest
and acute coronary syndrome increased more than 25% among 16- to
39-year-olds from January to May 2021, compared to the same time
period in 2019 and 2020.2
Both COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 shots have been implicated
in causing heart trouble, but a statistically significant
association was only found for COVID-19 shots, not the
infection:3
Moreover, there is a robust and statistically significant
association between the weekly CA and ACS call counts, and the
rates of 1st and 2nd vaccine doses administered to this age group.
At the same time there is no observed statistically significant
association between COVID-19 infection rates and the CA and ACS
call counts.
These results are mirrored by a report of increased
emergency department visits with cardiovascular complaints during
the vaccination rollout in Germany as well as increased EMS calls
for cardiac incidents in Scotland.
There are also growing reports of elite athletes who have
experienced devastating injuries after receiving COVID-19 shots.
After receiving his second dose of Pfizers COVID-19 injection,
Florian Dagoury, a world record holder in static breath-hold
freediving, experienced increased heart rate and a reduction in his
breath-holding capacity.
A cardiologist diagnosed him with myocarditis, or inflammation
of the heart muscle, and pericarditis, which is inflammation of the
outer lining of the heart....
They do not look convinced.
A tragedy, perhaps, reply their faces.
No rhyme or reason. No heroic meter.
A travesty, at that.
Its how you read it, I suggest.
The poems power lies not
in the text itself, alone, nor in some obscure
intent within the authors mind or soul.
Its more a conversation than
the period that concludes a sentence.
Even one of death.
Its the question mark that
precludes a glib interpretation.
You must read aloud,
and listen, first, to what it says
to you. And you, and you.
No one hears the poem alike.
It speaks a secret language to the heart
of each. Different, and unique.
No one stays the same, one reading
to the next. The ear itself has changed,
indeed, the world, too. The text,
meanwhile, remains.
Suicide is a poem,
I say again. Their faces cloud,
but I persist.
Its different now
than when you heard it first,
if you dont resist, you see?
It matters not so much
what the author meant to say or do,
but how it sounds to me
and what it touches
inside you.
Were meant to read it
time and time again,
with different voices.
Until, one day, we understand
the poets choicesfrom the inside out.
Now the words belong to us, alone.
As if the fingers were our own.
And we had penned
the blessed poem.
Their faces soften. I relent.
Im not even sure that I know
what I meant.
Unregulated tachyons engulf me overnight
Psychotically walking down, the street and asking for a change
Panic! they say without adding unregulated state of mind and asking
for my mother
Whom I never appreciated her smell inserting into my nostrils
While I avoided her gaze into my mind, call it contamination
To me to survive while un-consensually being moved bend over
Wiped my butt, while I cry to be unborn
Eat, I was told
Puke, I was denied
As I struggle to understand my state of humanity
The pain of her gaze on my skin burns
The sound of her melody made me cry to shut off the sound in my
mind
Not creating a copy of this memory
The body shriveled in a black hole
Peaking now and then to see how I survived
Unable to read the lines
Unless I am alone
I ask listen to me without your words forming behind your eyes
Look at my direction without inserting me your ideas
And let me be a new human without your input
But, alas, this is not how to welcome one to the hood
I stayed mute to maintain me and the rest left me to move
myself
Here I am alone and invisible but yet over familiar with your
story
While mine stays intact in my muscles
If you allow me to be me to tell you
What the birds are singing about
the dream of a dinosaurs, even though you may cry
The fishs sense of humor so deep, may hit you in the gut and make
you chuckle
Rather than following you and becoming another avatar in your
life
Until I am fossilized into something no one can get away from
A symptom
A character
A label
Into a system that does not allow diversity.
eek comfort where you can, even if its in a dumpster
Have someone explain it to you like youre a toddler
Read more on ways you can help, even though there are none
Read Wittgenstein
Eat Life cereal
Have more questions than answers
Dance like nobodys watching
Change your password to Spiderman
Count backwards by sevens
Shout, How did we get here? during Happy Hour
Grade preschoolers artwork
Google Breathing for Beginners
Watch Shark Tank wearing pyjamas
Send TikToks to your therapist
Jump start your exercise
Nourish yourself by getting rid of mirrors
Re-create Grandpas famous lasagne
Learn how to make a prettier pie
Read a thesaurus
Lose yourself in the produce aisle
Stay connected with candy floss
Sit down to write an actual letter
Make your own Self-Care list
Sign off and repeat tomorrow.
This started as an erasure poem from an NPR article on self-care
during the war in Ukraine. A few of the suggestions remain. I was
reminded of a crisis centre whose response to my suffering was
always to tell me to drink milk and have a bath. Most self-help out
there seems equally absurd to me
one day we may all come to see
that the way I treat you, I treat me its disguised from our
eyes
and operates energetically
we dont have senses to sense this
as the thickened ego wall prevents this
when the walls come tumbling down
it all floods into the heart
up through the ground
down through the heads crown
a well spring of emotion set in motion
a felt sense of responsibility
a new devotion
are we going with this together
fish in the same sea
birds of a feather
if I release the tether
will I weather the weather
the tension is palpable
dont worry I thought it was the most nauseating conversation too
okay she surprised me
is there anger about the lack of care
the lack of recognition of innocence
we all want love
is there a new way to see
why am I angry at malformed and mistreated bodies
the spirit cannot fully abide
the opening of the souls aperture
light pours through in ecstatic rapture
so good yet cant be captured
humorous however
together we laugh that all we can connect in this disconnection
misdirection of non-direction
pathless path, causeless cause
step rendered useless use less, give more
sweat drips from my pores tears pour
energetic open sores
be, love, soar
feed the hungry, love the poor
love flowers evermore
ego-self cowers as programs of power
devour human mental powers
where is original thought and fresh insight
memes are mind viruses
constricting eyes irises
so that our pupils are pinholes so minute
our brains cant even compute
what if we could see
wed surely dispute
thinking is preconceived notions
delivered as potions
predigested
no discernment required
and preferred passive assimilation
the universal song needs a new chorus
that sings gently of how Earth is here for us
until we cant breathe because weve cut down the forest pseudo
reality blocks the perception
the trees are one with our lungs
without nature we lose all that which we have clung
how did I get in this situation
how can I get out of it
shit I must go through it
oh just fucking screw it
I wont do it
my sacred temple packed with poison pills you really think this
will fix my ills traumatized through the flesh
suppressed so I can function
until the cog breaks at the sacred junction heart pounds feet off
the ground
listen to the inner sound of terror
of screams echoed through the ages where is that love spoke of by
the sages
Ive felt love before
from the perception of a newly open door
the door closes, Im locked in
on the inside I grin
for once again there was that vision
of that dream to move towards
start again
to los...
In April 2022, Ioannis Kalpouzos, a professor at Harvard Law,
received an invitation to join the editorial board of the
newly-launched American Yearbook of International Law. But
something gave him pause.
The title sounded a bit dodgy it sounded like something I should
have heard of, Kalpouzos told Retraction Watch, adding that with
some Googling he found that it wasnt really a thing.
If somebodys not in the know, its easier for them to be duped, I
suppose, Kalpouzos said, but his instincts told him that such a
yearbook would most likely be published by an established law
review.
So he declined.
Citing
our coverage of Liakopoulos from July 2020, Kalpouzos
tweeted:
Honored & delighted to be
invited to the board of the American Yearbook of International Law
except looks like there's no such journal and the person who
invited me has repeated accusations of plagiarism & fake
affiliations. Still nice though. https://t.co/Jg49vyvxWd
Saeed Bagheri, a professor at Reading Law School in Reading,
England, responded by posting his editorial board invitation
letter, and several other legal scholars noted they had received
similar invitations:
From Insider: If your doctor suspects you might have
depression, theres a go-to questionnaire they might pull out with
nine questions to answer about how youve been feeling over the past
two weeks.
The questions touch on a range of potential issues, from sleep
disturbances, to appetite changes, concentration issues, and your
general enjoyment of life.
Many expertssay this tool, called the PHQ-9,
was never meant to be a definitive
diagnostic test aimed at diagnosing mental health issues. It
was designed as a first-ditch screening tool; a conversation
starter between doctor and patient.
But for primary care physicians strapped for time in the exam
room, it is often used as a stand-in for a more in-depth clinical
evaluation a go-to prescribing tool for antidepressants.
Critics say the issue is that this tool was developed by Pfizer,
shortly after Zoloft came on the market.
These forms have a very low criteria for anxiety and depression,
UK-based psychotherapist James Davies, co-founder of the Council
for Evidence-based Psychiatry, told the Telegraph in 2017.
Its about getting people in and out of the door in 10 minutes,
often, with a prescription in hand.
While China recently laid out a peace plan for the
Ukraine conflict, the U.S. is sending signals that they are
about to go to war against China, claiming that China is about to
join the war in Ukraine.
Adding to the demonizing rhetoric against China the past few
days, now all of a sudden it is OK to blame China for creating the
COVID-19 virus in a laboratory where it allegedly leaked out,
something that the corporate media has been proclaiming is a
conspiracy theory for the past couple of years.
Clayton and Natali Morris of Redacted News do a great job of analyzing all of this
propaganda and showing how the U.S. Government is lying, and in
some cases even admitting that they have been lying to the
public.
Is China a real danger to attacking the U.S., or is the U.S.
spreading propaganda as a pretext to drawing China into a military
confrontation?
Watch this excellent analysis by Clayton and Natali Morris of
Bitchute Channel.
As I have stated publicly in numerous articles in the past, the
lab-escaped theory of COVID is nothing but a distraction, whether
you believe in the virus or not, because there has never been a
historical biological weapon created that has caused massive death
by natural transmission, because our bodys natural defense
mechanisms adapt quickly to prevent such transmissions.
The only way to cause mass transmission of a deadly pathogen is
to directly inject it into people, which is why I have spent the
past few years exposing the COVID vaccines as the true bioweapon,
NOT some virus, whether it came from a lab or not.
The Spanish Flu is the most often cited reference to a deadly
pathogen that supposedly spread naturally, but we have exposed this
hoax for years now, showing that it was the U.S. militarys
experimenta...
While China recently laid out a peace plan for the
Ukraine conflict, the U.S. is sending signals that they are
about to go to war against China, claiming that China is about to
join the war in Ukraine.
Adding to the demonizing rhetoric against China the past few
days, now all of a sudden it is OK to blame China for creating the
COVID-19 virus in a laboratory where it allegedly leaked out,
something that the corporate media has been proclaiming is a
conspiracy theory for the past couple of years.
Clayton and Natali Morris of Redacted News do a great job of analyzing all of this
propaganda and showing how the U.S. Government is lying, and in
some cases even admitting that they have been lying to the
public.
Is China a real danger to attacking the U.S., or is the U.S.
spreading propaganda as a pretext to drawing China into a military
confrontation?
Watch this excellent analysis by Clayton and Natali Morris of
Bitchute Channel.
As I have stated publicly in numerous articles in the past, the
lab-escaped theory of COVID is nothing but a distraction, whether
you believe in the virus or not, because there has never been a
historical biological weapon created that has caused massive death
by natural transmission, because our bodys natural defense
mechanisms adapt quickly to prevent such transmissions.
The only way to cause mass transmission of a deadly pathogen is
to directly inject it into people, which is why I have spent the
past few years exposing the COVID vaccines as the true bioweapon,
NOT some virus, whether it came from a lab or not.
The Spanish Flu is the most often cited reference to a deadly
pathogen that supposedly spread naturally, but we have exposed this
hoax for years now, showing that it was the U.S. militarys
experimenta...
While China recently laid out a peace plan for the
Ukraine conflict, the U.S. is sending signals that they are
about to go to war against China, claiming that China is about to
join the war in Ukraine.
Adding to the demonizing rhetoric against China the past few
days, now all of a sudden it is OK to blame China for creating the
COVID-19 virus in a laboratory where it allegedly leaked out,
something that the corporate media has been proclaiming is a
conspiracy theory for the past couple of years.
Clayton and Natali Morris of Redacted News do a great job of analyzing all of this
propaganda and showing how the U.S. Government is lying, and in
some cases even admitting that they have been lying to the
public.
Is China a real danger to attacking the U.S., or is the U.S.
spreading propaganda as a pretext to drawing China into a military
confrontation?
Watch this excellent analysis by Clayton and Natali Morris of
Bitchute Channel.
As I have stated publicly in numerous articles in the past, the
lab-escaped theory of COVID is nothing but a distraction, whether
you believe in the virus or not, because there has never been a
historical biological weapon created that has caused massive death
by natural transmission, because our bodys natural defense
mechanisms adapt quickly to prevent such transmissions.
The only way to cause mass transmission of a deadly pathogen is
to directly inject it i...
Yes, it can it is called inflammaging. Inflammaging can
accelerate the aging process and may worsen some age-related
symptoms and diseases. Again, lifestyle strategies, as with
epigenetics are key to controlling the root cause of most chronic
diseases, inflammation.
If youre not taking Vitamin D, you probably should be. Did you
know that most Americans are deficient in vitamin D? Theres simply
not enough dietary intake these days. Even []
A house isnt complete without an appealing exterior paint colour
that represents the entire environment and portrays your
personality and preferences. It doesnt have to be a new building.
The need to refresh the exterior of your house arises for various
reasons.
Painting external surfaces are something that nearly all adults
can do, even without professional skills. This blog will take you
through how to paint the exterior of a house, among other crucial
details about the subject.
Painting Materials
Before proceeding to the matter of the day, it would be best if
you grasped which materials are required to paint a houses
exterior. The most obvious is the exterior outdoor paint, accompanied by a
pressure washer, paintbrush, paint sprayer, ladder, painters tape,
drop cloths, paint scraper, a caulk gun, plastic sheeting, spackle
knife, and epoxy filler.
Other essentials include paint rollers, roller screen &tray,
trim brush, a bucket, and painting clothes. You can dive into the
painting exercise on your houses exteriors with all or a more
significant part of the above materials.
House Preparation
Painting the exterior of a house goes beyond just dipping a
brush into the paint and smearing it on the wall. You should first
prepare the walls for painting by washing away the pre-existing
dirt and dust to help the paint connect to the surfaces better.
A simple wash with a scrub brush, pump sprayer, and hose pipe
works perfectly. You can also go for professional wall cleaning if
your walls are dusty. The washing phase is followed by scrapping
off any flakes or blisters of the previous paint.
After scraping, sand the area you intend to paint to achieve a
smoother surface free from lumps and bumps. If you encounter any
holes in the walls, the preparation phase is the best time to patch
and fill them before painting. If working close to a window, you
should caulk and seal it to prevent water and air from entering the
house.
House Painting
Having prepared the walls for painting, you can confidently
proceed to the actual action using suitable exterior paint and a
high-quality paintbrush. You should only use paint sprayers if you
have the ideal skills. Otherwise, things might get messy. As
highlighted earlier, the colour goes beyond rubbing your
paint-filled brush up and down, left and right, the wall.
It would help to start from the top of the wall heading down.
The trick prevents you from damaging painted surfaces with a ladder
since you only move it downwards. Again, you dont have to worry
about falling due to leaning the ladder on a slippery wall.
With the up-down trick, you can quickly identify missed or
inappropriate areas and act accordingly. Regarding side painting,
you should begin from the left t...
The internet retailer has removed supplements containing NMN, a
promising longevity nutrient, from its store. Will other stores
follow suit? Action Alert!
Earlier this month, Amazon, the worlds largest retailer, decided
it would no longer sell supplements containing nicotinamide
mononucleotide (NMN). This, of course, follows the FDAs
determination that NMN is not a supplement because it was first
studied as a drug. Amazons decision not only makes it more
difficult for consumers to access this critical supplement; it
sends a shockwave through the marketplace that increases the
uncertainty about NMNs future as a supplement. We must push
back.
Amazon reportedly told a seller of NMN supplements
in an email that they could continue to sell NMN-containing
supplements until March 13, 2023. Afterwards, the merchant would
need to meet certain requirements, including updated labeling with
a National Drug Code, a three-segment number the FDA uses to
identify drugs. NMN supplements would not be able to
get a National Drug Code, so the updated policy amounts to a ban on
NMN supplements on Amazons marketplace.
This is another blow to our ability to access NMN supplements.
We also recently reported that the FDA has maintained its
adversarial stance towards NMN when it denied a
request from the Natural Products Association that the
agency open a public docket on NMN. Other major retailers may see
the writing on the wall for NMN and similarly move to stop selling
those products, lest they become targets of FDA.
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The fake meat industry, predicted to be worth $3 trillion, is
being touted as an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to
feed the world. In reality, however, the rise of fake meat and
other animal foods is nothing more than an attempt to create global
control over yet another food sector.
Globalists already have a monopoly on the grain industry with
their patented GMO seeds, and once animal husbandry is eliminated
and replaced with patented lab-grown meats, private companies will
effectively control the food supply in its entirety. And, as so
famously stated by Henry Kissinger, those who control the food
control the people.
On top of that, lab-created meats may also turn out to be one of
the most health-harming ultraprocessed foods ever created. Of
course, the true impact on public health wont be seen for years or
decades, but the preliminary evidence raises serious questions.
Most cultured or cell-based meats are created by growing animal
cells in a solution of fetal bovine serum (FBS). Aside from the
fact that this green alternative requires the slaughter of pregnant
cows in order to drain the unborn fetus of its blood, to get the
cell cultures to grow fast enough, several companies are using
immortalized cells.
As reported by The Fern, Immortalized cells are a staple of
medical research, but they are, technically speaking, precancerous
and can be, in some cases, fully cancerous.
Theres no cause for concern, though, The Fern claims, because
according to prominent cancer researchers such as MIT biologist
Robert Weinberg, Ph.D., its essentially impossible for humans to
get cancer when eating these cells because theyre not human cells
and therefore cannot replicate inside your body.
The problem, of course, is that theres no long-term research to
really back such claims. The fact that cow tumors sometimes wind up
in store-bought ground chuck and doesnt cause a problem does
not mean that a piece of meat consisting of nothing but cancerous
and precancerous cells wont have unpredictable effects.
There is a long precedent of respect for parental rights in the
United States but there is also a troubling history of challenges
to those rights which do not always end in the parents favor. From
before a baby is even born the battle for medical freedom begins.
Does a pregnant Mom have the right to decline a flu shot if she has
questions about whether its whats best for her baby? Can parents
decline the hep-B shot at birth? Can a mother choose to nurse even
if the hospital is pushing formula?
As long as the parent assumes that their doctor is steering them
in the right direction on all matters, they may not question
whether theyre free to disagree. It can even be a relief to be in
someone elses hands. Being a first-time parent is scary and its
natural to fall back on the authority of those who are expected to
have all the answers.
That all changes, however, the first time a parent questions
whether their childs pediatrician is giving them the best advice.
Good people agree that the childs best interests should be driving
decisions regarding their care. The question then becomes, who is
best equipped to look out for a childs best interest? That would be
the very same people who make daily sacrifices for their childs
well-being, who would resolutely give up their lives for them, and
who are motivated to spend countless hours researching whats best
for them. In the vast majority of cases, those people are the
childs parents. The default position should be that parents are
empowered to make medical decisions for their children, with
guidance from professionals they trust, until the children are
mature enough to make those decisions for themselves.
This is the third of four interviews spotlighting some of
the talented individuals behind the pieces they submitted to Mad in
Americas Beyond Labels and Meds: What It Feels Like to Be Me
art
exhibition. Each contributor was asked the same questions about
themselves, their perspectives, and the inspiration and intention
behind their work. This blog series will run each Tuesday through
March 7.
Title: Turn Coats
Medium: poem (words on colored paper)
Artist: Madeline Aliah
Age 16
What do you want the world to know about what it is
like being a teen today?
Being a teenager in general is intense. We have all the issues
the past generations made and failed to solve pushed onto us with a
casual shrug, and everybody else just expects us to find the
answers like there is some magic we have that you all didnt.
Everybody just ignores it, hiding behind humor and instant
gratification and the illusion that everybody else will fix the
problems and you can just sit back and let them do all the
work.
photo courtesy of Madeline Aliah
Please tell us about your poem. What inspired it?
Wh...
Since COVID-19 first entered the scene, exchange of ideas has
basically been outlawed. By sharing my views and those from various
experts throughout the pandemic on COVID treatments and the
experimental COVID jabs, I became a main target of the White House,
the political establishment and the global cabal.
Propaganda and pervasive censorship have been deployed to seize
control over every part of your life, including your health,
finances and food supply. The major media are key players and have
been instrumental in creating and fueling fear.
I am republishing this article in its original form so that you
can see how the progression unfolded.
Originally published: June 8, 2020
May 31, 2020, I posted an interview with three vitamin D experts in
which we discuss the importance of vitamin D for preventing
COVID-19 infection. A few days earlier, May 27, CNN published a
report1 that could
have deadly consequences if believed, claiming taking vitamin D
supplements "can hurt a lot."
The article was written by Sandee LaMotte a medical producer and
writer for CNN and executive producer of video at pharma-biased
WebMD. Three other CNN reporters, Emma Reynolds, Shelby Lin Erdman
and Rob Picheta, also contributed to the story.
The article quotes Robin May, director of the British Institute
of Microbiology and Infection as saying:2 "To date, there is no evidence that very high
vitamin D levels are protective against COVID-19 and consequently
medical guidance is that people should not be supplementing their
vitamin D levels beyond those which are currently recommended by
published medical advice."
CNN Cites Vitamin D Recommendations Known To Be Incorrect
LaMotte cites dosing recommendations from the Institute of
Medicine's National Academies' Food and Nutrition Board a
nongovernmental organization which advises a daily dose of just 600
IUs for anyone over the age of 4, and 800 IUs for those over 70. In
the U.K., the daily dose is a meager 400 IUs a day.
Nowhere does the article mention that the IOM's dosage
recommendations are based on the levels thought to be adequate only
for bone health.3 They
do not take into account the amount of vitamin D you need to
prevent influenza, heart- or liver- disease, respiratory
infections, cancer, or any of the many other diseases that have a
clearly documented link to vitamin D...
I launched an information campaign to raise awareness about the
use of vitamin D for COVID-19 back in June 2020. My
own vitamin D review was published October 31, 2020, in the
high-impact, peer-reviewed journal Nutrients.1
At the time, 14 observational studies suggested vitamin D levels
are inversely linked with the incidence or severity of COVID-19,
and my paper concluded, "The evidence seems strong enough that
people and physicians can use or recommend vitamin D supplements to
prevent or treat COVID-19."2
I was widely vilified and discredited in the media for bringing
attention to vitamin D's potential for COVID-19. The New York
Times, in their July 2021 front-page hit piece,3 even dubbed me, "The most
Influential spreader of coronavirus misinformation online," in an
attempt to minimize my efforts. The reporter claimed she could not
verify my published study on vitamin D, even though I sent her a
link to it, and it's easy to find online.
Now, however, as is usually the case, the truth is being set
free. An increasing number of studies are confirming what I said in
2020 that vitamin D is a potent and highly effective intervention
for COVID-19.
New Studies on Vitamin D and COVID-19
Giving vitamin D to people with COVID-19 cut risk of death from
SARS-CoV-2 by 51% and reduced risk of admission to the intensive
care unit (ICU) by 72%.4 This was the finding of a meta-analysis and
trial sequential analysis (TSA), which weighs errors in order to
assess if further studies are needed5 or the results are so solid they're unlikely
to be affected by other studies.
The TSA revealed "the protective role of vitamin D and ICU
admission showed that, since the pooling of the studies reached a
definite sample size, the positive association is
conclusive."6 To put
it another way, the results suggest "a definitive association
between the protective role of vitamin D and ICU
hospitalization."7
Words like "conclusive" and "definitive" aren't typically used
lightly in scientific research. S...
As the pandemic years have made abundantly obvious, the results
of politically and financially driven public health policies can be
devastating. And, as more and more vaccines get added to both child
and adult schedules, its becoming clear there needs to be an open
and rational discussion about how vaccines fit into public health
policy and what they offer in protection against infectious
diseases.
One thing that is certain is we all want our children to be
healthy and safe from unnecessary harm. However, as lead attorney
for Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), Aaron Siri
explains,1 just one
example of the negligence in regulations is the sadly lacking
safety data on the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.
Newborns Given Hepatitis B Vax Without Proper Safety Data
Before a newborn leaves the hospital, theyre given one vaccine
for hepatitis B, even though the safety data for it is scant, if
that. According to Siri,2 the clinical trials designed to protect
newborns included only 434 doses of Recombivax HB given to 147
healthy infants and children up to 10 years of age, and these
children were monitored for only five days after each
dose.3
In other words, the testing was done not only on infants, but
also on older children whose immune system is vastly different than
a newborns. Additionally, there were only 147 infants and children,
total, involved in three clinical studies, which means there were
far fewer infants who received the shot before it was released and
approved in the childhood vaccine schedule.
If youd like a closer look at the clinical trials and
information on all vaccines, you can search FDA vaccines licensed
for use in the United States. That will bring you to a
page4 on the FDA
website with a list of all the product names and the trade name.
When you click on a specific vaccine link it will take you to the
FDAs page for the vaccine on which you'll find a link for the
package insert.
As Siri describes, section 6.1 of each package insert includes
information about clinical trials the FDA used to approve a
vaccine. In total there are four hepatitis B vaccines approved for
use, but only two are approved for use in infants Recombivax HB
made by Merck and Engerix-B made by GlaxoSmithKline
Biologicals.
According to the package insert, the most frequently reported
adverse reactions included a fever of over 101 Fahrenheit,
diarrhea, fatigue and weakness, diminished appetite and
rhinitis.
In the August 2022 James Gill paper titled Autopsy
Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 adolescents following the
second COVID-19 vaccine dose (click here), two teenage boys died in their
sleep within the first week after receiving the 2nd Pfizer COVID-19
mRNA vaccine dose. Both boys were pronounced dead at
home.
Sudden deaths of Canadian children have skyrocketed in recent
months. I have tracked these deaths since November 2022,
when healthy Canadian children began to die from
influenza, strep, myocarditis, blood clots, strokes, sudden deaths
while playing sports and sudden deaths in their sleep
(!)
I have been overwhelmed with the sheer number of these sudden
deaths recently and this will be my last report of this kind.
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine status in many of these tragic
cases is unknown. Some of these children were mandated to have
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines to play sports or attend University or
College. While it is unknown in how many of these cases mRNA
toxicity played a major factor, even ONE child death due to mRNA
vaccine damage and injury, is one death too many.
Due to the aggressive, unscientific and unethical rollout of
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in Canadian children in 2021 and 2022,
parents must be on guard for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
toxicity, which has been implicated in severe damage to
the immune system, heart, brain, kidneys, liver, endocrine system,
reproductive organs, as well as autoimmune diseases and
cancers.
In the August 2022 James Gill paper titled Autopsy
Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 adolescents following the
second COVID-19 vaccine dose (click here), two teenage boys died in their
sleep within the first week after receiving the 2nd Pfizer COVID-19
mRNA vaccine dose. Both boys were pronounced dead at
home.
Sudden deaths of Canadian children have skyrocketed in recent
months. I have tracked these deaths since November 2022,
when healthy Canadian children began to die from
influenza, strep, myocarditis, blood clots, strokes, sudden deaths
while playing sports and sudden deaths in their sleep
(!)
I have been overwhelmed with the sheer number of these sudden
deaths recently and this will be my last report of this kind.
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine status in many of these tragic
cases is unknown. Some of these children were mandated to have
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines to play sports or attend University or
College. While it is unknown in how many of these cases mRNA
toxicity played a major factor, even ONE child death due to mRNA
vaccine damage and injury, is one death too many.
Due to the aggressive, unscientific and unethical rollout of
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in Canadian children in 2021 and 2022,
parents must be on guard for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
toxicity, which has been implicated in severe damage to
the immune system, heart, brain, kidneys, liver, endocrine system,
reproductive organs, as well as autoimmune diseases and
cancers.
In the August 2022 James Gill paper titled Autopsy
Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 adolescents following the
second COVID-19 vaccine dose (click here), two teenage boys died in their
sleep within the first week after receiving the 2nd Pfizer COVID-19
mRNA vaccine dose. Both boys were pronounced dead at
home.
Sudden deaths of Canadian children have skyrocketed in recent
months. I have tracked these deaths since November 2022,
when healthy Canadian children began to die from
influenza, strep, myocarditis, blood clots, strokes, sudden deaths
while playing sports and sudden deaths in their sleep
(!)
I have been overwhelmed with the sheer number of these sudden
deaths recently and this will be my last report of this kind.
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine status in many of these tragic
cases is unknown. Some of these children were mandated to have
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines to play sports or attend University or
College. While it is unknown in how many of these cases mRNA
toxicity played a major factor, even ONE child death due to mRNA
vaccine damage and injury, is one death too many.
Due to the aggressive, unscientific and unethical rollout of
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in Canadian children in 2021 and 2022,
parents must be on guard for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
toxicity, which has been implicated in severe damage to
the immune system, heart, brain, kidneys, liver, endocrine system,
reproductive organs, as well as autoimmune diseases and
cancers.
After national celebrities have stopped off in East Palestine,
Ohio, to get their photo-ops with the local residents who continue
to suffer from the effects of blowing up derailed train cars
carrying toxic chemicals, local residents are starting to form
their own group, knowing that the news cycle will soon end with
little to no help coming from the U.S. Government or the
corporations that caused this disaster.
The N.Y. Post actually ran a great investigative report
this past weekend that is getting a lot of attention in the
Alternative Media today, as they interviewed local residents.
Jami
Cozza, an East Palestine resident whos emerged as one of the towns
leaders, at a town hall she organized with River Valley Organizing.
Image Source.
One of those residents is Jami Cozza, who has now teamed up with
River Valley Organizing, and held their own town hall
meeting with local residents.
Leading the charge to fight for the community is 46-year-old
Jami Cozza, a lifelong East Palestinian who counts 47 close
relatives here. Many of them are facing health issues from the
chemical fire as well as the psychic toll of their town becoming,
in the words of a scientist visiting the area Thursday, the
new Love Canal a reference to the Niagara Falls, NY,
neighborhood that became a hotbed issue in 1978 because people were
getting sick from living above a contaminated waste dump.
Although famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich held a
town hall Friday night, many locals s...
After national celebrities have stopped off in East Palestine,
Ohio, to get their photo-ops with the local residents who continue
to suffer from the effects of blowing up derailed train cars
carrying toxic chemicals, local residents are starting to form
their own group, knowing that the news cycle will soon end with
little to no help coming from the U.S. Government or the
corporations that caused this disaster.
The N.Y. Post actually ran a great investigative report
this past weekend that is getting a lot of attention in the
Alternative Media today, as they interviewed local residents.
Jami
Cozza, an East Palestine resident whos emerged as one of the towns
leaders, at a town hall she organized with River Valley Organizing.
Image Source.
One of those residents is Jami Cozza, who has now teamed up with
River Valley Organizing, and held their own town hall
meeting with local residents.
Leading the charge to fight for the community is 46-year-old
Jami Cozza, a lifelong East Palestinian who counts 47 close
relatives here. Many of them are facing health issues from the
chemical fire as well as the psychic toll of their town becoming,
in the words of a scientist visiting the area Thursday, the
new Love Canal a reference to the Niagara Falls, NY,
neighborhood that became a hotbed issue in 1978 because people were
getting sick from living above a contaminated waste dump.
Although famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich held a
town hall Friday night, many locals s...
After national celebrities have stopped off in East Palestine,
Ohio, to get their photo-ops with the local residents who continue
to suffer from the effects of blowing up derailed train cars
carrying toxic chemicals, local residents are starting to form
their own group, knowing that the news cycle will soon end with
little to no help coming from the U.S. Government or the
corporations that caused this disaster.
The N.Y. Post actually ran a great investigative report
this past weekend that is getting a lot of attention in the
Alternative Media today, as they interviewed local residents.
Jami
Cozza, an East Palestine resident whos emerged as one of the towns
leaders, at a town hall she organized with River Valley Organizing.
Image Source.
One of those residents is Jami Cozza, who has now teamed up with
River Valley O...
From The Guardian: Psychosis is often thought to be
genetic, or a symptom of brain chemistry gone awry, which is what I
was led to believe for much of my journey through the traditional
mental health system. Zachs first diagnosis was psychosis NOS (Not
Otherwise Specified), a vague kind of darned if I
know description. Later, depending upon which doctor he
saw, he was classified with either schizophrenia, paranoid
schizophrenia, depression with psychotic symptoms or, more
recently, schizoaffective disorder.
These labels plucked from the Diagnostic
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a text often referred
to as the bible of psychiatry, felt more distracting than helpful,
masking a deeper truth about what had happened to Zach and our
family. They ignored larger questions that were messy and ambiguous
. . .
. . . I craved solutions, and the more I searched the more
confused I became. First, I discovered that no disease markers show
up in brain scans or blood tests for any of these so-called
disorders. Nobody seems to know for sure what is really going on,
which feels more like a spin-the-bottle game than science. I also
came to understand that the effects of the antipsychotic drugs were
intolerable for Zach, far worse than the symptoms that they were
meant to alleviate.
I recall the way his shoulders slumped when I
held out the pills and a glass of water to him each day. They make
me feel emotionally numb, he said. I cant live like this. One
evening he pushed the drugs back at me, held the water glass to my
chin and said: If they are that great, why dont you take them?
. . . Over eight years in the US, Zach
was detained in the psych ward several times, for up to three or
four weeks each time. His despair earned him the label
non-compliant. When he was forced to comply and the drugs still
didnt work, he was classed as treatment-resistant. Talking therapy
was not offered on any of his acute psychiatric wards. This is not
uncommon in inpatient systems: patients who are deemed to be
actively psychotic or who are hearing voices are considered too
unwell to benefit. This relatively modern view has developed
alongside the rise of the pharmaceutical industry and the belief
that altered states are a disease rather than a process or response
to trauma resulting from difficult life events.
This is not the case everywhere. In Finland,
a more radical understanding of extreme distress led to a programme
called Open
Dialogue which aims to avoid hospitalisation and
medication with therapy that revolves around families and other
networks, and involves contact, preferably in the persons home. It
has contributed to lowering the suicide rate in Finland; one of the
highest in the world in the 1990s, it has d...
This is a current list of every
study weve found on the safety and efficacy of hydroxyapatite
toothpaste. We created this to be a resource for the functional
dentist community, so feel free to bookmark it, share it widely
with your patients, and email us if you have a study to add.
Thank you to Jacqueline Carcaramo,
RDH (@the.flossophy on
Instagram) for collaborating on this initiative. When we both
realized we were keeping our own repository of studies on this
topic, we realized we could join forces and publish this database
to benefit everyone.
List of Studies Investigating Relationship of IQ & Fluoride
Exposure
The British Government Digital ID
consultation closes tomorrow March 1 - please dont miss your
final opportunity to comment. In addition to filling out a
questionnaire as I did a few days ago and published my answers (see
below), it is also possible to send an email comment (this address). I have sent a
further general comment:
This is about data enslavement, not convenience. A
philosophically and humanly obnoxious idea in itself, but what
happens when it is used by the global bureaucracy to
micro-control people: you cant go here, you cant talk about x, must
not talk to y, you must forthwith against your will be injected
with z, you need a brain implant to monitor you and order you
about, you cant have access to your savings etc. This is not benign
or incidental, it is all part of the published plans of the UN, the
WEF, the World Bank and the WHO, and the government ought to come
clean that they are not working for us but for remote corporate
entities hiding behind these supposedly beautiful, august
institutions, who want there to be fewer of us and to control those
that are left. That these projects exist and the government is
signed up to them is neither conspiracy or a theory but a matter of
record.
Editors Note: Over the next several months, Mad
in America is publishing a serialized version of Peter Gtzsches
book, Critical Psychiatry
Textbook. In this blog, he discusses the poor reliability of
psychiatric diagnoses and diagnostic criteria expansion. Each
Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters
are archived here.
People are unlikely to question the underlying
premises of their occupations, in which they often have a large
financial and emotional stake.
Judi Chamberlin, former mental patient102
In the protocol for my
study of psychiatric textbooks, I noted that they should mention
that psychiatric diagnoses are based on arbitrary criteria;
that there is large interobserver variation when several
psychiatrists assess the same patients independently; that
psychiatric disorders can disappear again, without treatment; that
psychiatrists are willing to change their diagnoses; and that
patients can get their diagnoses removed based on a second opinion
or longer follow-up.
I also noted that clinicians should not come up with additional
diagnoses in people who receive psychoactive drugs because their
adverse effects may mimic the criteria used for other diagnoses. It
is therefore often impossible to say which is which, e.g. if a
patient in treatment for depression or ADHD also come to suffer
from bipolar disorder or if the observed symptoms are merely
adverse effects of the drugs.7,8
Psychiatrists usually ignore this fundamental problem
and may even say that the drug treatment has unmasked the new
disorder, which is one of the reason...
By John Anderer Whats better for your health? Movement or
medication? New findings out of Australia show that staying in
motion can do a world of good for mental health. Notably, study
authors from the University of South Australia add that exercise
appears to be...
In this video, Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton steps in front of
the camera to discuss what should be in a solid minor wound kit and
storage for a possible long-term survival scenario. Youll be
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Results from anew studyhave shown
significant differences in attention tomotherese speechbetween toddlers with and without autism. This research
reported that neurotypical toddlers showed almost uniform attention
to motherese speech, while toddlers on the spectrum demonstrated a
wide range of attention levels to motherese speech. Some toddlers
with autism had a high fixation on motherese speech, but others on
the spectrum showed low attention. This research also revealed an
association between low attention to motherese speech and low
social and language abilities. The authors concluded that attention
to motherese speech is a fundamental aspect of early development
and could be a useful tool for early autism
screenings.
Researchers at Northwestern
University believe they havediscovered a new therapeutic drugthat addresses cognitive and motor behavior
deficiencies, among other symptoms associated withPhelan-McCermid syndrome(PMS). PMS is a genetic disorder that is one of the most
common single-gene forms associated with autism. The team behind
this research hopes that with proper funding and support, their
drug, JB2, could be approved by the FDA in the next two
years.
Aresearch letterpublished inJAMA
Dermatologyreports that the
prevalence ofeczemaam...
Authors Suggest Maternal Brain-Reactive Antibodies May Account
for up to 20% of ASD Cases
A team of scientists from theInstitute of Molecular Medicine at the Feinstein
Institutes for Medical Researchrecently conducted a review that summarizes data from
clinical and animal models detailing the role that pathogenic
maternal antibodies (Abs) have in the development of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors specifically examinedmaternal brain-reactive
antibodies, which are molecules that
are present in the maternal circulation that has the potential to
profoundly and irreversibly alter the development of the vulnerable
fetal brain, which has not yet developed the protection of the
blood-brain barrier. The authors suggest that maternal
brain-reactive Abs are an overlooked and promising field of ASD
research that represents a modifiable risk factor and could account
for up to 20% of ASD cases. By analyzing data from studies dating
back to 1971, the team discovered that the body of research
demonstrated that the placental transfer of maternal Abs into the
fetus alters the fetal brain tissue and has confirmed a causal role
for maternal Abs in neuroanatomical and behavioral changes
associated with ASD. The team notes that not all Abs targeting
brain antigens will affect brain development. They state that
mothers harboring anti-brain Abs can still give birth to a
typically developing child. The authors suggest that this
discrepancy could be due to several factors including maternal
microbiota, maternal inflammatory responses, or fetal genetics that
could modulate the effects of anti-brain Abs. The team believes
that their findings provide strong evidence that a subset of ASD
results from maternal Abs affecting biological processes during
critical periods of brain development. The review concludes with a
call for more studies that can better characterize the Abs that
contribute to the risk of having a child with ASD to predict cases
of ASD related to maternal brain-reactive Abs. The team also
suggests that blocking maternal antibodies from binding agents in
the fetal brain could be possible, which would stop autism from
developing in the first place.
68% of Individuals with ASD Met the DSM Criteria for at Least
One Personality Disorder
During the past two decades, researchers have
recognized that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) andpersonality disorders(PDs), includingborderline personality disorder(BPD), share several similarities. Aprevious studyfound
that 42 of 62 (68%) patients with an ASD diagnosis also
fulfilled
DSMcriteria for at least one PD.
However, despite robust investigative research, the relationship
between these disorders remains uncertain. A new research article
has called attention to the challenges clinicians face when
diagnosing ASD or PDs due to overlapping symptoms. These shared
symptoms include developing and maintaining relationships, identity
problems, intense anger, self-injurious behaviors, and severe
problems managing interpersonal relationships. Specifically, the
authors report that BPD can mask features of autism or present as a
comorbidity, leading to an increased risk of misdiagnosis. To
combat this problem, the research team encourages clinicians to
consider the overall clinical presentation of the patients lifespan
before making a diagnosis. For instance, a diagnosis of ASD
requires the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors and
interests. Some individuals with PD may exhibit these behaviors due
to becoming institutionalized by routines in inpatient and secure
settings. In these situations, the authors encourage clinicians to
determine whether the insistence on routine predated the admission
to the secure setting or establish if this behavior has been a
persistent feature since early childhood. The article also
advocates for considering the developmental trajectory of the
patient before diagnosing either disorder. Ultimately, the authors
believe that understanding how clinicians approach instances where
there are complexities in determining an ASD and/or PD diagnosis
and ensuring that professionals have access to appropriate training
is crucial in delineating the two disorders.
02-27-2023 Listen Here or Watch below In this episode, Dr.
Tenpenny is joined by CJ Grace former BBC journalist turned author.
Together they discuss how breast cancer treatment has changed
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How long before children with special
needs are considered an undue burden on society, and therefore
disposable?
Maybe right now.
A local Democrat official in Masachusetts is facing calls to
step down after complaining about the cost of special education for
children with disabilities who are not aborted.
Age of Autism has been riding up and down the countryside of the
internet crying, "The tipping point is coming! The tipping point is
coming," to mostly deaf ears outside of our community. Anne
Dachel has written thousands of stories of tens of thousands of
kids with all sorts of special needs and their impact on school
districts around the globe. Maybe instead of normalizing
autism and calling cure a dirty word, the powers that be should
have listened to ALL of us. Of course, we know the truth. Its not
the SEEDle. Despite the billions spent on genetics. The current
crop of disabled as a rule do not have chromosomal differences.
They have induced neurological difference that can not be
identified in utero.
A local Democrat official in Masachusetts is facing calls to step
down after complaining about the cost of special education for
children with disabilities who are not aborted.
Michael Hugo, the chair of the Framingham Democratic Committee,
made the remarks during a city council meeting when discussing a
proclamation about access to abortion and crisis pregnancy centers
in the city. He said crisis pregnancy centers could misdiagnose a
defect in a baby in the womb, leading to them being born and
becoming a strain on a school budget. He issued a public apology
after 10 days of backlash from members of his own party and parents
of special needs children.
"I saw what Michael had said as a personal attack against my own
children," said Sheryl Goldstein, the chair of the Framingham
Disabilities Commission. "That my children who had special needs
were not worth the expense in the school system." ...
In a new article, researchers led by Liran C. Peleg at a private
clinic and Ilan Gruenwald at the Neuro-Urology Unit of Rambam
Healthcare Campus in Israel reviewed the research on this
iatrogenic (drug-induced) condition. Peleg and Gruenwald also
propose hypotheses about the neurobiology involved in PSSD.
The researchers write that PSSD causes substantial and
prolonged suffering, with devastating effects on quality of life
that lead to significant loss of function, culminating in suicide
attempts or even successful suicides in several anecdotal cases. No
rational or consistent treatment has been found for this
disorder.
It was 25 years ago yesterday that Andrew Wakefield launched the
modern iteration of the antivaccine movement.In doing so, he laid
down a template that antivax quacks today still follow.
From Spirituality and Psychology: A few years ago,
feeling serene and exhilarated after a meditation, I decided to go
for a walk. It was a beautiful evening clear blue sky beginning to
get dark, orange where the sun was going down, a few stars
beginning to shine through. I walked around the field near my house
several times, looking at the sky, amazed at how beautiful it was.
My mind was quiet and I felt full of vitality. I began to feel as
though I was being engulfed in the sky, and my normal sense of
space was changing. The sky didnt seem up there, it seem to be
around me, a part of me. I felt that the blue-black space around me
was alive, that the universe was a living being. Every time I
stared at the sky, the feeling grew stronger. It only stopped when
my mind started thinking again.
Most of us have experiences like this from time to time, when
the world becomes more real and beautiful. Natural phenomena like
trees, rocks and the sky become alive, and reveal their inner being
to us. An atmosphere of harmony seems to fill our surroundings,
which may intensify into a radiant energy or spirit-force which
pervades all things. We feel a tremendous sense of well-being and
the world becomes a benevolent and meaningful place. Our normal
sense of separation fades away; all things seem related, as if
theyre expression of one essential oneness, and we feel a part of
this oneness too.
These experiences are sometimes referred to as higher states of
consciousness or spiritual experiences. However, in my book
Waking From Sleep, I suggest that rather seeing them as
transcendent or higher, we should see them as natural. I believe
these experiences represent a way of seeing and relating to the
world which was once normal to human beings, but which we have
lost.
Its possible to see normal human consciousness as a kind of
sleep which we wake up from in these moments. Most people are
asleep in the sense that their perception of the world is
automatic, so that they arent able to sense the is-ness and
alive-ness of our surroundings. Theyre also asleep in the sense
that they see all things as separate to each other, and experience
themselves as separate entities, as egos enclosed in their mental
space with the rest of the world out there. Seen through this state
of consciousness, life seems meaningless, and the universe may
appear an indifferent and even hostile place.
This state of consciousness is extremely dangerous, and can be
seen as the root of our species reckless disregard for the
environment. Since we see the natural world as inanimate and as
something other to us, we have no qualms about abusing it. We see
it as nothing more than a supply of resources to use for our own
devices, without responsibility.
However, I believe that this state of sleep is really a
psychological aberration, and that it is actually natural and
normal for us to be awake.
How to build your own egg incubator to hatch fertilized chicken
eggs into healthy, medication-free chicks. This ingenious DIY
project costs less than $20 and is an option even for those whose
neighborhood codes dont allow for a rooster! Last year, during the
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Weve been hooked on the show, The Chosen since it aired.
If youre not familiar with it, its a series that highlights stories
found in the Gospels, stories in particular of the disciples chosen
by Jesus. The first few episodes of Season 1 were a bit slow,
but we soon couldnt wait to see what would happen in the next
episode. When Season 2 became available, we found ourselves
running to the den to get a seat on the couch right before the show
aired. Season 3 just debuted a few weeks ago and proved to be
the best season yet. I wont give too much away, but if youre
familiar with stories from the Gospels, you already know that Jesus
was a miracle worker.
It would be obvious that some of those miracles would end up
being showcased on The Chosen. I hadnt thought to prepare
myself for the more recent episodes that featured some of the
miracle stories. Honestly, I didnt think I needed to.
Those stories are ones Id read and heard since I was a young
child. Watching them, though, especially this one, wrecked
me.
to know how to proclaim that you still praise God in spite
of this to show people that you can be patient with your suffering
here on Earth hold on a little longer, and when you discover
yourself finding true strength because of your weakness, and when
you do great things in my name in spite of this, the impact will
last for generations
That scene with Little James had me bawling like a
baby.
It made an emotional impact on me other and other people as
well, including for Joni Eareckson Tada and Nick Vujicic.
Both have unique stories of their own. Because of their
very unique stories, both individuals have positively impacted many
other peoples lives. And each has expressed that they,
too...
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org "Major
and unusual", that is the term the Los Angeles Times used to
describe this week's California chemical snow blizzard. Nonstop
engineered winter weather warfare is being waged on the Western US.
Chemical ice nucleation cloud seeding operations can and are
creating snowstorms out of what would otherwise have been a rain
event
From The Tao of Fully Feeling: The individual who is
seeking a healthy relationship with his emotional being, will
strive to accept the existential fact that the human feeling nature
is often contradictory and frequently vacillates between opposite
polarities of feeling experiences. It is, in fact, quite normal for
feelings to change unpredictably along continuums that stretch
between a variety of emotional polarities. As such, it is
especially human and healthy to have shifts of mood between such
extremes as happy and sad, enthused and depressed, loving and
angry, trusting and suspicious, brave and afraid, and forgiving and
blaming.
Unfortunately, in this culture only the positive polarity of any
emotional experience is approved or allowed. This can cause such an
avoidance of the negative polarity, that at least two different
painful conditions result. In the first, the individual injures and
exhausts himself in compulsive attempts to avoid some disavowed
feeling, and actually winds up more stuck in it, like the
archetypal clown whose frantic efforts to free himself from a piece
of fly paper leave him more immobilized and entangled. In the
second, repression of one end of the emotional continuum often
leads to a repression of the whole continuum, and the individual
becomes emotionally deadened. The baby of emotional vitality is
thrown out with the bathwater of some unacceptable feeling. This
reluctance to participate in such a fundamental realm of the human
experience results in much unnecessary loss. For just as without
work there would be no play; without hunger, no satiation; without
fear, no courage; without tears, no joy; and without anger, no real
love.
Most individuals, who choose or are coerced into only
identifying with positive feelings, usually wind up in an
emotionally lifeless middle ground bland, deadened, and dissociated
in an unemotional no-mans-land. Moreover, when an individual tries
to hold onto a preferred feeling for longer than its actual tenure,
s/he often appears as unnatural and phony as ersatz grass or
plastic flowers. If instead, s/he learns to surrender willingly to
the normal human experience that: [feelings] always ebb and flow,
s/he will eventually be graced with a growing ability to renew the
self in the vital waters of emotional flexibility.
The repression of the so-called negative polarities of emotion
causes much unnecessary pain, as well as the loss of many essential
aspects of the feeling nature. In fact, much of the plethora of
loneliness, alienation, and addictive distraction that plagues
modern America is a result of being taught and forced to reject,
pathologize or punish so many of our own and others normal feeling
states. Nowhere, not in the deepest recesses of the self, or in the
presence of ones closest friends, is the average person allowed to
have and explore any numbe...
Healthy recipe for honey cinnamon butter that is a perfect
topping for toast, rolls, or a bowl of oatmeal. Only 3 ingredients
and 5 minutes to make! The honey cinnamon butter that some
restaurants serve with their bread is very popular with patrons.
While certainly delicious, the ingredients are no doubt quite
shocking. For example,
Time to feel like the superhero you are and that takes greens
lots of them. Most of us find it hard to eat multiple daily
servings of broccoli, spinach, or []
Editors Note: The following is an original research article
byPeter C Gtzsche at the Institute for Scientific
Freedom, Copenhagen.We are presenting it in its native
format as a scientific paper. In the paper, he reviews the problems
with the usual double-blind, placebo-controlled trials on which
drug approvals are based, and advocates for a stricter form of
testing psychiatric drugs with patient-relevant outcomes, real
comparators, long-term outcomes, and assessment of harms.
Abstract
Since the 1950s, the paradigm for testing psychiatric drugs has
been the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. This looks
appealing, but the tacit assumptions for using it are not met. The
universal use of short-term trials with ineffective blinding,
subjective outcomes assessed on rating scales with unclear clinical
relevance, exposure of patients in the placebo group to drug
withdrawal effects, and reporting results selectively has produced
a literature with misleading results. This has resulted in harm for
the patients.
I suggest a new paradigm for testing psychiatric drugs. Trials
should: Only include treatment-nave patients; have psychotherapy as
comparator; have patient-relevant outcomes; focus on drug harms;
have a follow-up over several years; be planned and conducted by
people with no conflicts of interest; and provide easy access to
anonymised raw data.
Introduction
Since the 1950s, the paradigm for testing psychiatric drugs has
been the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, in which the
investigator assesses the effect using rating scales. This paradigm
looks appealing, but the tacit assumptions for using it are not
met. This had led to a flawed research literature and to harm for
the patients.1,2 I describe the major issues here and
suggest a new paradigm.
Flawed drug-withdrawal design
In so-called placebo-controlled drug trials, the patients are
virtually always treated with a similar drug before randomisation.
The patients in the placebo group are therefore harmed by
withdrawal effects.
Moreover, the measured benefits are exaggerated. In depression
trials, for example, the withdrawal design often causes abstinence
depression. In a study where patients who had been in remission for
4-24 months had their maintenance therapy changed to placebo for
5-8 days at a time unknown to the patients and clinicians, the
three most common withdrawal symptoms were worsened mood,
irritability, and agitation, and 25 of 122 patients on sertraline
or paroxetine fulfilled the authors criteria for
depression.3 I have estimated, based on published
research,4 that not a single patient of 122 would become
depressed during 5-8 random days after having received
psychotherapy. This is a clear demonstration that abstinence
depression is not a true depression but a drug harm.
A chemical spill was reported in DeSoto County Saturday. Crews
worked through the night to clean up the affected areas.
The DeSoto County Government provided
an update on Sunday. They stated that action has been taken to
neutralize PH levels of the creek water and it has returned to
normal parameters.
The CDC says
hydrofluoric acid is created when hydrogen
fluoride is dissolved in water.
Hydrogen fluoride is a compound used to make refrigerants,
herbicides, pharmaceuticals, high-octane gasoline, aluminum,
plastics, electrical components, and fluorescent light bulbs.
Symptoms of hydrogen fluoride exposure include irritation of the
eyes, nose, and respiratory tract. At high levels or in combination
with skin contact, it can cause death from an irregular heartbeat
or fluid buildup in the lungs, according to the CDC.
Reading Is Fundamental! Reading what you WANT is
even more so. The More You Read, The More You Know! The more you
need to know, today. And School House Rock just celebrated its 50th
anniversary. Knowledge is more than power, it's the ability to make
good choices.
Hurry! These books from Skyhorse Publishing are free for a
couple of days.
I work
as a writer. I am trying to find my place in Argentinean society,
in South America, because I want to participate in cultural life
with equal opportunities and conditions. But it is not easy for me.
For example, when journalists interview me, they dont ask about my
work, as they would do with other writers, but about the
psychiatric diagnoses and treatments I have suffered due to
involuntary hospitalizations.
In Argentina, there is quite an advanced
legislation on human rights that protects people that are labeled
with psychiatric diagnoses. However, society takes its time
restoring rights that were violated. In my creative processes, I
need access to my voices and visions. Psychiatry described my
creative processes as delusions and hallucinations, I was drugged
for many years of my life and lost many years that I will not be
able to recoveryearsin which I had to dedicate a lot of time to all kinds of
mental health therapies. Finally, I realized that my schizophrenia
was not a disorder, but a very complex problem that I could solve
by myself. Gradually, I began to identify in which circumstances
occurred what medicine referred to as symptoms of a mental
disorder.
Environments where there is disharmonious
noise become expelling places for me. I have to leave a place where
there is noise. For example, if I am invited to give a lecture and
I have to travel by plane, I have to wear ear protection to protect
myself from the sound of the airport loudspeakers and wear dark
glasses to avoid flickering tube lights. I try to maintain
relationships with other people through my books, workshops or
activism, even though I find it very difficult. Although I
f...
Have you heard about hijacked journals, which take over
legitimate publications titles,
ISSNs, and other metadata without their
permission? We recently launched the Retraction
Watch Hijacked Journal Checker, and will be publishing
regular posts like this one to tell the stories of some of those
cases.
Certain legitimate journal types are particularly susceptible to
hijacking, including niche or trade journals published in English
or local languages, print-only journals, and journals indexed in
international databases like Web of Science or Scopus. Hijackers
typically avoid journals from big, reputable publishers such as
Springer, Wiley, and Elsevier.
As a result, multiple networks of hijacked journals created by
different cybercriminals target the same legitimate journals,
potentially causing the same legitimate journals to have multiple
clone websites.
But hijackers have created at least five clone websites for
the Seybold
Report, a trade publication focused on graphic arts
technology. The first
clone website was created in 2020 by an Indian network and
continued to deceive scholars until 2021. The content of the
hijacked journal ended up in Scopus, similar to
many
other
cases of hijacked journals. That clo...
Are you a doctor who has written multiple articles saying now is
the time to stop living in fear? Did you say cautious people were
not truly not actually living right now, months before anyone had
been vaccinated? Are you engulfed with white hot rage by the
handful of people who still wear masks in crowds? Have you
relentlessly mocked them on []
Years of peer-reviewed studies on the dangers of human exposure
to fluoride should be enough to prove it isnt a conspiracy.
Activist and investigative journalist, Derrick Broze, describes the
nearly decade long legal battle between multiple watchdog groups
and the EPA to release the National Toxicology Programs review that
could blow the lid off serious dangers of fluoride toxicity in U.S.
drinking water.
Pelvic pain can sometimes be relieved by taking painkillers, or
by using a heating pad. Doing light exercise and stretching can
also help in some situations.
However, pelvic pain can be serious and require medical
attention, especially if it happens regularly, or if it is severe
and accompanied by fever, nausea, or vomiting.
If you feel pain in your pelvic region, learning about the
pelvic pain causes could help you figure out what is wrong. If you
are unsure, you should visit a physiotherapy clinic as soon as
possible to help you determine the cause of your pain. A pelvic
floor physiotherapy treatment
may be recommended to provide you with some relief.
Below are the ten possible pelvic pain causes:
Cause #1: Pain related to menstruations
Menstruation pain is one of the most common pelvic pain
causes. In women, pelvic pain can be related to their menstrual
cycle. Pain and discomfort can happen when a woman is ovulating, in
the middle of her cycle.
Most women also feel painful cramps just before, and during
their periods. Unfortunately, painful periods are common and can
come with other symptoms, such as sore breasts and headaches.
Painkillers and heating pads can provide relief, but its a good
idea to see a doctor if the pain persists when the menstrual period
is over.
Cause #2: Constipation and intestinal
issues
Pelvic pain can simply be caused by constipation, which
means the pain goes away when we have a bowel movement.
However, other intestinal issues can cause pain in the lower
abdomen or pelvic region, such as irritable bowel syndrome. This
condition causes painful intestinal cramps, and can come with other
symptoms such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
You should see a doctor if you suspect you have IBS.
We have 5 free
registration codes to the Ahkil Autism Foundation
symposium on April 17 - 19 that covers many bases, so to speak.
Including Spelling2Communicate, biomedical treatments, the unique
perspective of Temple Grandin, MNRI reflex OT and more. Its
affordable and its online. The organizers have given us 5 free
registrations. Leave a comment with your email in the email field,
1st five get the free code. Learn more and register
here. Speakers include:
Dr. Temple Grandin
Professor, Author and Leading animal welfare expert
Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, Ph.D.
MNRI Creator and Founder
James Neuenschwander, MD
FMAPS, President MAPS
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Community platform, where you can connect with experts and fellow
caregivers, and seek advice from specialists.
A government report shows how dozens of drugs that received a
special accelerated approval have no proof of actual clinical
benefit to patients, in addition to serious safety
issues. Action
Alert!
Taxpayers are spending billions on drugs that have little or no
data to support their efficacy. This is the bombshell finding of
a report from the Office of Inspector
General (OIG) on the failings of the FDAs accelerated drug approval
program. This program allows drugs to be prescribed and sold before
theres any proof they work. That proof is supposed to come later in
the form of confirmatory trials that the drug offers a clinical
benefit to patients, but the OIG report found that more than a
third of drugs approved in this program have not completed these
post-approval trials. Another recent
report found that 10 percent of all newly
approved drugs were based on trials that failed to meet at least
one of their goals. This is another egregious example of taxpayers
subsidizing the profits of pharmaceutical companies for drugs that
are dangerous and often ineffective. It is a crony double-whammy
that cannot be allowed to continue.
The purported purpose of the FDAs accelerated
approval program is to allow the FDA to
fast-track drugs that treat serious or life-threatening diseases
and offer meaningful therapeutic benefit to patients over existing
treatments. The program was developed by the FDA in 1992 in
response to the HIV/AIDS crisis and later codified into the law in
2012 with the passage of the FDA Safety and
Administration Act. This program allows initial
approval of a drug based on less rigorous evidence, such as a
surrogate endpoint; drug companies are then supposed to conduct
more rigorous clinical trials after approval to confirm the drugs
efficacy.
And herein lies the problem. The OIG reports that drug companies
are failing at a high rate to perform these confirmatory trials,
meaning dozens of drugs are being sold and prescribed without any
actual evidence that they offer any real benefit to patients. More
than a third of drugs approved in this pathway (104 of 278) have
not completed their trials; four drugs are seriously...
When extreme temperatures hit, we use air conditioners, space
heaters and thermal parkas to avoid the elements and stay
comfortable, but one practice of deliberately exposing ourselves to
heat and cold often in immediate succession might help lead us to
healthier, happier lives.
Saunas and subsequent dips in
an ice
bath or cold
lake have been a way of life in
Finland for generations, and the Finns may be on
to something. While the idea of going straight from toasty
temperatures into chilly water or snow may sound like a
cruel shock to the
system, saunas and cold plunges both offer healthy
benefits, and the combination may even outweigh the sum of their
parts. Safe for most
people except those with specific health
conditions this one-two punch of heat and cold can help us in ways
that long outlast that initial jarring transition.
BOSTON Fluoride is being temporarily taken out of the water
supply for several communities in the Boston area and
MetroWest.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority says parts of the
pipeline and other equipment at the Carroll Water Treatment Plant
need to be replaced.
This planned and temporary shutdown will allow for the
maintenance of our water treatment system that adds fluoride and
adjusts it to the best levels for good oral health,
the MWRA said in a
statement.
The fluoride freeze is expected to last 90 days or less. The
agency says residents do not need to make changes to their oral
health routine because the shutdown wont last long.
The MWRA has added fluoride to the water since the 1970s.
Not only forests and dry pastures can burn, fires can also start
in peatlands. However, due to the soil moisture and lacking oxygen
in the soil, the land does not burn ablaze, but smoulders.
These smouldering fires can release considerable greenhouse
gases into the atmosphere, because peatland soils store much more
carbon than other soils and also large amounts of nutrients.
Researchers led by the University of Rostock with IGB have now
shown that smoldering fires in peatlands therefore also involve a
high risk of polluting adjacent freshwaters or groundwater.
Due to the consequences of climate change as well as direct and
indirect drainage, peatlands are basically becoming more
susceptible to fires. This is problematic because peatland soil
stores particularly large amounts of carbon and nutrients such as
nitrogen, phosphate, sulphur and fluorine, which can be released
when peatland burns: Large amounts of the greenhouse gas carbon
dioxide, for example, are then released into the atmosphere.
Peatland fires are bad for air quality, we already know that. We
wanted to find out whether and to what extent the water in the
peatland is polluted by the smoldering fires, because this can have
consequences for adjacent aquatic habitats and drinking water
resources, explained Bernd Lennartz, researcher at the University
of Rostock and head of the study.
In smouldering fires, the temperature is relatively low and the
soil does not burn completely. Once a peatland is burning, it is
difficult to stop the process, also because no flames are visible.
So, a smouldering fire can even last for months. The research team
analysed the effects of smouldering fires on the chemical
composition of the pore water in the soil of peatlands, which is in
close contact with surface waters and groundwater. The incomplete
combustion of peat mobilises a variety of water pollutants that are
leached into the pore water, said first author Haojie Liu from
University of Rockstock .
For their study, the research team took soil samples from two
fens used as agricultural grassland in Germany and three raised bog
areas in Lithuania, simulated smouldering fires of different
durations in the laboratory, then extracted pore water from the
soil and analysed the concentrations of various substances.
The study shows that smouldering fires in agriculturally
cultivated fens in particular can lead to the pollution of
neighbouring waters and groundwater. In raised bogs, the risk is
significantly lower.
Contaminants included dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Elevated
DOC concentrations in drinking water can cause colour, odour and
taste problems. Removing DOC from water sources is a major cost
factor in water treatment, and incomplete removal of DOC can lead
to the formation of trihalomethanes, which are potentially
carcinogenic, which is why DOC limits for drinking water...
The battle between the drug and supplement industries continues
to be fought as those who use high dose vitamins are less likely to
take drugs. The FDA has long attempted to classify the bioactive,
coenzyme form of B6 that has never been associated with any risks
at high dosages as a drug.
The difficulty for many of us users of high dose B6 is that we
cant just switch to a drug form if the supplement forms are banned.
Thats because there are very few (and sometimes no) high dose B
vitamin drugs available especially ones containing 20 mg or more of
B6. This means if high dose supplements are axed, natural health
choice for the European consumer simply disappears altogether and
people will find it ever harder to create and regenerate their
health independently of the system.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org A must
view report from a top scientist covering the climate engineering
nanoparticle pollution of our air, water, soils and food supply.
All are needed in the critical battle to wake
populations to what is coming, we must make every day
count. Share credible data from a credible source, make
your voice heard. Awareness raising efforts can be
Please check out Lou Conte's SubStack called
"Truth Be Told." Lou's super power (one of them) is that his
decades of law enforcement work in the Westchester County (NY) Sex
Offender Probations department gave him a keen insight into
LIARS. And that comes in handy in the autism vaccine injury
world. After his retirement, Lou became a LIE DETECTOR. He's
a forensic Psychophysiologist (Polygraph Examiner). In his recent
article on Substack, he takes on Albert Bourla of Pfizer.
Louis Contes The Truth be Told: Exploring corruption,
controversy, and deception in todays world from the perspective of
a forensic psychophysiologist (Polygraph Examiner).
Louis Conte is a professional Polygraph Examiner, investigator,
and writer. In addition to the thousands of offenders he
interviewed over his thirty-three years in law enforcement, Conte
has conducted over fourteen hundred polygraph examinations. He uses
well-honed observation skills to ferret out the truth. Observation
and careful attention to words and behavior often reveal the
truth.
Dr. Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer is regarded as the strong,
relentless leader who pushed his staff to develop and produce the
Covid vaccine, Comirnaty, in partnership with a German company,
BioNTech. Bourla has made Pfizers mRNA Covid vaccine the most
profitable vaccine in history. Pfizers revenues doubled in
2021.
Bourla is a veterinarian and, according to Wikipedia, his
doctoral thesis (1991) is titled "Effect of melatonin implants on
sperm characteristics and on the freeze-ability of Karagouniki Ram
semen." Bourla is also a noteworthy figure in the pork industry for
his work on a pharmaceutical product which eradicated Boar Taint.
This is the offensive odor or taste produced during the cooking
of pork products derived from non-castrated male pigs once
they reach puberty. In other words, Albert Bourla made pigs smell
and taste better.
Fluoride is a developmental neurotoxin that affects short-term
and working memory and contributes to rising rates of
attention-deficit hyperactive disorder and lower IQs in children,
yet many U.S. water systems still add it to drinking water.
More than 400 animal and human studies show fluoride is a
neurotoxic substance, and many have found harm at, or precariously
close to, the levels millions of American pregnant women and
children receive.
A 1 mg-per-day increase in the fluoride a mother gets from
drinking water may lower the IQ of her child by 3.7 points.
Infants fed baby formula made with fluoridated water have lower
IQs than those fed formula made with unfluoridated water. An
increase of 0.5 mg/L of fluoride corresponds with a 4.4 point lower
IQ score at age 3 to 4.
Fluoride may have an adverse impact on sleep by preferentially
accumulating in the pineal gland, thereby inhibiting the production
of melatonin.
While water fluoridation was never adopted or has been
eliminated in many areas around the world, including most
of western
Europe, many U.S.
water systems still add fluoride chemicals such
as fluorosilicic
acid (also known as hydrofluorosilicic acid) to their
municipal water supplies.
As detailed in Christopher Brysons book, The Fluoride
Deception, water fluoridation as a public health measure
(ostensibly to improve dental health) was invented by brilliant
schemers who needed a way to get rid of toxic industrial waste.
They duped politicians with fraudulent science and endorsements
and sold them on a public health idea in which humans are
essentially used to filter this poison through their bodies, while
the vast majority simply goes down the drain.
I wanted to believe in the incredibleness of fluoride. I
trusted the industry leaders when they said how awesome fluoride
was for preventing tooth decay. They never ever mentioned its
very sinister and dark side effects.
From the beginning of dental hygiene school, I learned all about
how wonderful fluoride was for dental health. How it was the
magic bullet to combat decay. That it was the beallendall, and my
best, most incredible tooth-saving tool.
For years and years, I relied on it exclusively. It was the only
tool in my unfortunately very empty dental hygiene toolbox for
addressing dental decay. I never did my own research. I
trusted when I should have verified.
Instead, I did lazy hygiene for years (and years). Trusting that
fluoride was going to save the day. See, I believed that what
I learned in school was correct and that what I was reading in my
hygiene journals was the complete story. The fluoride
articles all said the same thing over and over: fluoride was THE
tool I needed to combat tooth decay. Fluoride toothpaste and water
for everyone, but if there was new decay then prescription strength
fluoride toothpaste, as well as fluoride varnish in the office,
then sealants and fillings with fluoride within the restorative
materials as well as fluoride trays to soak teeth in fluoride gel.
The answer was always more fluoride.
So much fluoride. Problem was,
there was so much fluoride out there,
yet dental decay was and still is a major health problem. It is at
epidemic levels. Everyone had new cavities, every visit. And shame
on me, I even did fluoride shaming to my patients because I
believed in fluorides magic. I was the authority on fluoride
(yet I had never even read the research).
I finally had to question my methods What was I missing? What
could I do better? Because what I was doing was not working. Decay
was still occurring, and more fluoride was not the answer. It
was a short conversation with myself because fluoride was all I
knew to use to address this problem.
I did know that the best predictor of future decay is current
decay. So, I read more journal articles, scouring for new
information and better answers. Thankfully and very luckily, I
found my way to biological dental hygiene and my dental decay world
turned upside down. Biological dental hygiene looks for...
Passion fruit custard is a Brazilian-inspired delight that is a
creamy, sweet, and tangy treat that is the perfect ending to any
meal. I was gifted a couple dozen passion fruits last week from the
robust vine growing in a friends backyard. We enjoyed a few right
away (cut one in half and scoop out
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I've been watching the news
about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in E. Palestine, Ohio.
Folks in Connecticut reported a white film on their cars, and
chemical smell in the air. Canadians have posted photos of melting
snow that leaves a petrol rainbow on the ground. People who locked
themselves in their homes for several months, refused visitors,
kept their kids home from school, and wore masks have been LAUGHING
at those wondering if the air and water is safe. After all, the
experts who told us there was a plague on all of our houses, have
said the air and water is safe.
Over the weekend, I heard an expert say "there's no evidence of
problems with the water" and I snorted out loud. And this
article about the air:
No evidence is code for "we haven't looked, and if we have looked
we aren't telling you we looked and didn't like what we found."
Weasel words and phrases are the stock in trade for liars, cookie
jar raiders, politicians, greedy corporate legal departments and
other scoundrels. "No evidence" NEVER means there is NO danger. It
simply means that experts haven't seen or looked at the data that
clearly says there is harm. Or it's simply too soon to know. There
was a book written more than 15 years ago called "Evidence of Harm"
by David Kirby that summed up the disaster that was and is the
pediatric vaccine schedule. No one had bothered to count the
micrograms of mercury in the pediatric schedule, even as doses were
added like SaltBae seasons his soup. Take a look at the graphic
about the Covid vaccine and pregnant women. Of course there was no
evidence of harm - no time had passed. No babies had been born or
perished. By not looking, officials can tell citizens not to worry
with a straight face. And a crooked heart.
While generic spinal manipulation can be helpful in treating
mechanical-type back pain, there are good reasons to be skeptical
about chiropractic manipulation based on subluxation theory which
dictates that health can be restored and maintained by adjusting
vertebral subluxations. A grain of truth mixed with subluxation
theory makes it difficult for many of us to distinguish between
appropriate and inappropriate use of manipulation by
chiropractors.
Fig. 53 from the paper: A
simulation of an airburst by physicist Mark Boslough, to which he
says incorrect labels were added
A paper that caught flak for its claims that an ancient city in
the Middle East was destroyed by an exploding celestial body and
the authors suggestion that the event could have inspired the
Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah now has an editors note
acknowledging the journal is looking into concerns about its data
and conclusions.
The note follows a litany of criticism on Twitter,
PubPeer, and in a Matters Arising response, as well as an extensive
correction published last year. It appeared just days after
Retraction Watch asked the publisher for an update on the case.
02-20-2023 Listen Here or Watch below In this episode, Dr.
Tenpenny discusses the toxins and damages caused by the handling of
the train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio with on-the-scene []
Attorneys with the Fluoride Action Network and the
U.S. government have agreed to the release of a censored report on
the toxicity of fluoride, the latest development in the ongoing
Fluoride lawsuit.
After numerous delays, and intervention by Assistant Health
Secretary Rachel Levine, the U.S. National Toxicology Programs
review of Fluorides toxicity will soon be released to the public.
The move is the latest development in the nearly decade-long legal
battle between the Fluoride Action Network, Food and Water Watch,
Organic Consumers Association, and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
Attorneys with the Fluoride Action Network and the National
Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), parent agency
for the National Toxicology Program, have agreed to the release of
the long-delayed NTP review on fluorides toxicity. The release of
the documents will play a major role in the next phase of the
ongoing lawsuit against the EPA.
The decision to release the documents was made at a February 3rd
meeting between counsel for the Fluoride Action Network and the
NIEHS following a subpoena requesting comments from the agency, the
NTPs responses, and additional documents relevant to the decision
not published in the NTPs completed fluoride monograph in May
2022.
The NIEHS agreed to publicly post the NTP monograph to the NTP
website, as well as comments provided by a little known bureaucracy
known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, and the NTPs
subsequent responses. In addition to the NTP monograph they will
also publish a related meta-analysis that has been a subject of
debate in recent hearings.
In a hearing on January 10th, Michael Connett, representing the
Fluoride Action Network and other plaintiffs, expressed interest in
obtaining comments from officials within the Department of Health
and Human Services. In a declaration to the court, Dr. Richard
Woychik, Director of the NIEHS, claimed it is these comments from
unknown officials at the HHS which lead to the monograph being put
on hold.
The EPA told Judge Edward Chen these comments should be
privileged and not allowed as evidence in court or made public.
Ultimately, Judge Chen ordered the two parties to meet and come to
an agreement about which documents would be made public.
The NIEHS agreed to post the documents on or before March 15th,
before the next scheduled court hearing...
BOSTON The regions largest water supplier will stop putting
fluoride into its drinking water for several months while it
upgrades the treatment system.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced Monday
that use of the chemical additives will be suspended for three
months, beginning in March, while equipment is upgraded at its
Marlborough treatment facility.
The regional water manager said the temporary fluoride shutdown
was approved by state public health and environmental officials who
reviewed the project.
While fluoride is important for dental health, health officials
believe that this short-term shutdown will not pose any risk to
dental health and will not require any special action by consumers,
the authority said in a statement.
The MWRA, which provides drinking water from the Quabbin and
Wachusett reservoirs, serves more than 3.1 million people across 61
communities including Marblehead, Peabody, Swampscott and Lynn.
The work on the MWRAs fluoride treatment system will include
replacing the two-decade old fluoride treatment system at the
Carroll Water Treatment Plant in Marlborough, which serves 47
communities in eastern and metro west portions of the authoritys
coverage area.
In a project overview posted on its website, the MWRA said it
plans to use remaining fluoride in the storage tanks over the next
month, drain the equipment and piping and turn over the empty
system over to a private contractor, who will replace all of the
systems components.
When the work is completed, all of the new system can be safely
tested and adjusted with water before reintroducing chemical,
decreasing the risk of unexpected issues and reducing personnel
safety risks, the authority said.
Proponents of fluoridation say adding it to drinking water is a
safe, effective and affordable way to improve public health
especially among low-income children without access to dental care
or children who lack nutrition and dental hygiene.
Public health officials have called fluoridation one of the 10
most successful health campaigns of the 20th century.
They cite studies showing the prevalence of tooth decay among
teens in the United States has declined from about 90% to 60% in
the past two decades.
At least 140 water systems in Massachusetts,
reaching more than 4 million people, add fluoride to the drinking
water to fight cavities, according to the state Department of
Public Health. Most have been doing so since the 1950s.
But anti-fluoride activists in some communities have been
fighting for years to end the practice.
They say it causes potential health problems including damage to
soft tissues and bones and raises constitutional issues by
violating an individuals right to c...
Henri Moissan (28 September 1852 20
February 1907) was a French chemist and pharmacist who won the 1906
Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is best known for his work in
isolating the element fluorine and for his development of the
electric arc furnace, which is used to produce high-temperature
reactions.
Life and Career
Henri Moissan was born on 28 September 1852 in Paris, France.
Moissan studied at the School of Pharmacy in Paris and earned his
Ph.D. in 1880.
After working as an assistant in various chemical laboratories,
he was appointed professor of inorganic chemistry at the School of
Pharmacy in Paris in 1886.
He discovered in 1885 that when potassium difluoride is
dissolved in hydrogen fluoride, the mixture stays liquid. He also
found that the solution could be electrolyzed at sub-zero
temperatures.
In the late 19th century, Moissan became interested in the
properties of fluorine, which was known to be an extremely reactive
element that had never been isolated in pure form. Moissan
developed a method for isolating fluorine by electrolyzing a
mixture of potassium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid. He was the
first person to successfully isolate pure fluorine, which he did in
1886.
Moissan also made important contributions to the study of
minerals, and he was the first to discover naturally occurring
samples of the mineral moissanite, which is a form of silicon
carbide.
Moissan was also a prolific writer with more than a hundred
publications. His most significant works include The Electric-Arc
Furnace published in 1897, Fluorine and its Compounds published in
1900, and Treatise on Inorganic Chemistry published in five volumes
from 1904 to 1906.
Acne is a common skin condition affecting millions of people
worldwide, and it can be a frustrating and often embarrassing
problem. We want to emphasize that it is completely normal. We
believe it gives you character! However, if you are struggling with
acne, it is important to understand the underlying causes and
potential triggers that could exacerbate your symptoms. One factor
that can contribute to acne has acne-prone skin.
Acne-prone skin is characterized by a tendency to develop
clogged pores and pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. This is
often due to excess skin sebum (oil) production, which can clog
pores and create a breeding ground for bacteria. People with
acne-prone skin may also experience inflammation and redness,
making acne more visible and difficult to manage. While anyone can
experience acne at some point in life, some people are more prone
to developing acne than others. Acne-prone skin is often
hereditary. If your parents or siblings have had acne, you may also
be more likely to experience it.
Lets learn the signs and characteristics of acne-prone skin,
including the most common triggers and treatments. Whether youre
looking to prevent future breakouts or find relief for existing
acne, understanding your skin type is the first step towards
achieving clearer, healthier skin.
1. Excess oil production
As mentioned, excess oil production is one of the most common
signs of acne-prone skin. If your skin feels oily or greasy
throughout the day, even after washing your face, this could be a
sign that your skin is producing too much sebum. This excess oil
can clog pores and lead to acne.
2. Clogged pores
Another common characteristic of acne-prone skin is clogged
pores. You may notice small, raised bumps on your skin that are not
inflamed or red. These are likely clogged pores, which can become
blackheads or whiteheads if left untreated.
3. Inflammation
In addition to clogged pores, acne-prone skin may also
experience inflammation and redness. This can make acne more
visible and difficult to manage, as inflamed
pimples can be painful and take longer to heal. This may appear
as patches of red on your face or itchy and painful acne when
present.
4. Scarring or hyperpigmentation
Acne-prone skin can also be more prone to scarring or
hyperpigmentation, which can occur after a breakout has healed. If
your skin tends to scar easily or develop dark spots after a
breakout, this could be another sign that acne develops more easily
on your skin. Another reason for scarring and hyperpigmentation is
picking at your acne when it is present, so do your best to avoid
that.
Thankfully, you can seek acne scar
treatment at professional clinics. These trea...
According to a new
population-based study, children who
have both autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) are more likely to develop anxiety, depression,
developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other mental
health conditions compared to children with only autism or only
ADHD. Specifically, the research reports that children with both
conditions are four times as likely to have anxiety and three times
as likely to have depression.
Australian researchers
have
discoveredthat the active compound
inlions mane mushroomsimprove brain cell growth and boosts memory. This new finding
suggests that these mushrooms may have applications that could
treat and protect against neurodegenerative cognitive
disorders.
A team of child and adolescent
neuropsychiatrists who specialize in pediatric catatonia and
neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, have
publishednew
guidancefor diagnosing and treating
children who suffer from both conditions. The team of
neuropsychiatrists emphasize the need for a measure to diagnose and
monitor people with catatonia and their history of
neurodevelopmental disorders. They believe it is especially
important that this measure takes in consideration previous complex
and underlying motor, medical, functional, and neurobehavioral
symptoms. The team suggests that two concepts are needed to
understand catatonia that relate to the baseline status of an
individual. The first concept includes a personalized score at
baseline, which estimates premorbid neurobehavioral and
motorsymptoms. The second concept includes assessing catatonic
deterioration from baseline, which estimates the current features
that are due to catatonia rather than the underlying
neurodevelopmental disorder.
Anew guidehas been
designed to assist pediatricians and other clinicians
to...
British citizens should take every opportunity to respond the
British governments proposals to
control them through Digital ID in a consultation which closes
on Tuesday March 1. What is most essential is to respond in numbers
to this latest attempted power grab, which is of course being
ignored by legacy media. In case it may be of help I reproduce the
answers I gave to their questionnaire - on occasion repeating
paragraphs in answer to only slightly different questions:-
While data sharing could possibly facilitate service or
benefits in some circumstances it could equally obstruct them.
Governments should not be that deeply involved in citizens affairs.
Information should not be shared across departments which for
instance could be misused for political or personal ends. Moreover,
we already know how the digitalisation of the banking
sector ends up (1) with a much less sensitive service (2)
unemployment (3) cumulative damage to the high street (public
service) and (4) fear of important data going missing or being
stolen.
Data sharing is a bad idea: data can be misused or stolen
for personal/institutional gain or political ends. Without public
consultation or regard for sovereignty the government has formed
partnerships with global bodies/bureaucracies like the WEF and the WHO. The government also
apparently hopes to institute Central Digital Online Banking.
None of these...
3 Distinct Paths of Intellectual Development May Provide Clues
about Prognosis
A longitudinal study fromMIND
Instituteresearchers at UC Davis
determined that changes in the IQ level of children with autism can
help predict their communication and behavioral skills trajectory
in adolescence. Participants for this research came from the
MIND Institutes comprehensiveAutism Phenome Project. The studys design included following subjects from age 3
through adolescence and collecting information on their behavioral
and autistic characteristics. Researchers evaluated participants IQ
at time points: T1 (mean age of 3 years), T2 (mean age of 5.6
years), and T3 (mean age of 11.5 years). Based on these
assessments, participants were divided into three
groups:
Changers described those who
began with low IQs in early childhood, followed by a substantial
increase that slowed as they entered middle childhood. Changers
made up 39% of the participants.
Persistent Intellectual
Disability described individuals who began with a below-average IQ
that continued through childhood. Approximately 45% of the
participants were in this group.
Persistently High IQ described
the individuals who started with an average or above average IQ
that remained constant throughout childhood. Around 16% percent of
subjects belonged to this group.
The team then analyzed changes in autism
traits and communication adaptive functioning (i.e., the ability to
understand language, engage in meaningful verbal expression, and
read and write over time) for these three groups. They also
examined internalizing behaviors like anxiety or depression and
externalizing behaviors like impulsivity or aggressiveness. Of the
191 participants, 10 lost their autism diagnosis. This number was
comprised of 5%Changers and 10% of the Persistently High IQ group.
No participants in the Persistent Intellectual Disability group
lost their diagnosis.
The authors point out that both the Changers
and Persistent Intellectual Disability groups had lower IQ scores
in early childhood. But children who exhibited improved
communication adaptive function and decreased externalizing
behaviors by adolescence were more likely to be considered
Changers. MIND Institute Associate Director, Majori...
Researchers Noted a Reduction in ASD Behaviors When Using
Lamotrigine on Genetically Altered Mice
Scientists from theHector Institute of Translational Brain
Researchmay have discovered a drug
breakthrough with great potential for treating autism. This
research was based on the hypothesis that autism could be
associated with changes to theMYT1L protein, which normally
protects the molecular identity of nerve cells. In the past,
the
MYT1L protein has been implicated in various neurodevelopmental
disorders. The authors started their
experiment by switching off the MYT1L protein in mice. When this
happened, the mice exhibited brain abnormalities and displayed
autism-like behavioral changes, such as social deficits and
hyperactivity. The researchers then discovered that MYT1L-deficient
neurons produced extra sodium channels in the mice that are
typically restricted to cells in the heart muscle. These proteins
are crucial for electrical conductivity and cell function and allow
sodium ions to travel through the cell membrane. Nerve cells that
over-generate these sodium channels can result in
electrophysiological hyperactivation,
which is often seen in autism. The next step for the research was
to treat the mice with lamotrigine (brand name lamictal), a
medication used to treat epilepsy and stabilize mood for people who
have bipolar disorder. The authors saw behavioral improvements in
the mice after they were treated with the drug. The researchers
suggest these changes occurred after lamotrigine returned the mices
electrophysiological activity to normal by treating their
MYT1L-deficient nerve cells. Once this happened, the
autism-associated behaviors were reduced, which delighted the
studys authors. It is important to note that this research is
currently limited to mice. However, these results are extremely
promising. Clinical human trials studying lamotrigines impact on
MYT1L are currently being planned.
The Brownstone Institute's Gabrielle Bauer claims vindication
for the Great Barrington Declaration, the October 2020 document
that advocated a "natural herd immunity" pandemic strategy, with an
ill-defined "focused protection" strategy to protect those most at
risk of death. In the fine print, however, Bauer tacitly admits
that its core assumption was badly mistaken, minimizing it as not
getting all the "details" right.
The good news is that the medication we were so desperately
waiting for finally arrived. The even better news is that
Ronan fared better than I expected as the long weeks of waiting
dragged out. During that time, I dreaded making additional
calls to the specialty pharmacist. I hesitated to send more
emails to the nurses while waiting for updates on the medication
delay. It was important that I reached out, even though the
news remained completely gloomy from mid-December to early
February.
It was the first time in a very long time that I was not feeling
my usual hopefully ever after self.
As the expected date of availability approached, I reread my
notes. Since the beginning of the ordeal, Ronans script had
been changed and sent to multiple pharmacies. We did that
thinking that someone, anyone at one point, would have the name
brand meds on hand. From our community to each corner of the
United States we were told no, the name brand supply was
gone. While trying to go the traditional route to fill the
prescription, others thought outside the box for me. People
offered to go out of country and find the pills elsewhere.
Others, while traveling overseas on other continents, thought to do
the same. Ive shared already how floored I was
that friends and complete strangers leapt at the chance to help my
son.
Im beyond grateful still that they thought to do that.
Since the medication arrived on February 9th, a few
days earlier than originally expected, a friend shared that shed
gone to Lourdes. She specifically prayed for us and for the
very special intention we asked others to pray that Ronans
medication get to him without any further delays. She
included another intention we were praying at the same time that we
find a suitable replacement for our caregiver whos moving onto a
new job. I wasnt aware that this friend had traveled to
Lourdes, a pilgrimage site in France, but the time that she was
there coincides when the medication issue was resolved. It
also corresponds to when we met and offered the caregiver position
to an ideal candidate who came with the highest o...
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org Extreme
and widespread flash freeze surface cool-downs have been scheduled
for the western half of the US and the whole of the UK. Chemical
ice nucleation cloud seeding and atmospheric pressure zone
manipulation are core components of the engineered winter weather
scenarios. The crop crushing cold has yet again been timed to
decimate
How to soak chicken feed for better health and production from
your backyard hens and an important security check against toxic
feed that might stop them from laying. Theres a lot of buzz in the
alternative news of late that certain brands of commercial chicken
feed are stopping hens from laying. While mainstream media is
A vibrating pill designed to treat chronic constipation is now
available by prescription. It will likely help some people, and
it's safe, but it isn't a game changer.
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When most of us think of circulation, we think about our
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Years after an environmental catastrophe linked to seeds coated
in dangerous pesticides, a local community continues to pay the
price. Action
Alert!
Last year, we reported on an environmental catastrophe
linked to the use of pesticide-coated seeds, which were utilized to
produce ethanol at a plant in Mead, Nebraska. The toxic byproduct
of this process was stored in lagoons that polluted the air, soil,
and water in and around Mead. Now, years after the plant has
closed, researchers are trying to assess the long-term impacts of
this pollution for the environment and human health; their
preliminary results are worrying. We should be concerned not just
for the damage caused by this pollution, but the human health
impacts of using pesticide-coated seeds to grow our food.
Residents in Mead were recently
told by researchers assessing the damage that dust
samples collected from some of their homes were contaminated with
neonicotinoids at a significantly higher level than samples taken
from houses in Omaha and Kennard, another rural community in
Nebraska. There is not a lot of research on the health effects of
breathing in pesticide-contaminated dust over a long period of
time. But studies of unintentional human exposure to
neonicotinoids show that exposure can lead to malformations of the
developing heart and brain, autism spectrum disorder, and symptoms
including memory loss and finger tremors.
Of course, the health effects of chronic exposure to neonic
pesticides could go far beyond these effects. Weve written previously
about new research
suggesting that our exposure to environmental toxins could be a
major driver of chronic diseases. There may not be much research on
the specific impacts of long-term exposure to relatively low levels
of pesticides in the air, but it cant be good.
Extensive environmental contamination was also reported by the
researchers in Mead. While environmental assessments showed levels
were dropping, pesticides were detected in streams six miles from
the closed ethanol plant. Samples collected from a stream
unaffected by the pollution showed the presence of snails, leeches,
and worm...
Last time, we discussed some principles of the medical history
and physical exam, something important to know for those
medically responsible for a group in survival settings. Few medics
will be conducting regular yearly physicals in survival scenarios.
Their patient encounters will be related to some medical problem,
such as an injury or illness. The[Read More]
A university investigation in Hong Kong found that a professor
used the email account of a former student to conduct all the
correspondence needed to edit special issues of two journals,
Retraction Watch has learned.
The two special issues, which were published last year, are full
of articles with the hallmarks of paper mills, said Dorothy Bishop,
an Oxford psychologist and scientific sleuth who flagged the matter
to the institution involved in the case.
Last November, Bishop emailed the president of Hong Kong
Polytechnic University (PolyU) with the information that Kaifa
Zhao, a PhD student at the university, was listed as the lead
editor for two special issues of the Journal of Environmental
and Public Health and Computational Intelligence and
Neuroscience, both journals published by Hindawi. The nearly
300 articles in the special issues were mostly meaningless
gobbledegook that suggested they came from a paper mill, she
wrote.
Every teacher,
every therapist, every day program provider, every residential
staffer, every churchgoer, every family member, every coach, every
stranger in a restaurant, every everyone needs to memorize this
meme. Behavior is communication. The lazy punish it. How many
children are slapped with the ODD label: Oppositional Defiant
Disorder. Poppycock.
Having language doesn't mean there aren't communication issues.
Being able to say words isn't the same as being able to pinpoint
pain or emotions and tell someone.
Most of us are expert translators. We can decode body language,
sounds, even a look can tell us what's coming.
We can not be with our kids every moment of every day.
One newer modality is Spelling. Some folks use HALO's RPM. Others
use Spelling to Communicate. Both involve a letter board and have
opened up communication. You can check out Underestimated: An Autism
Miracle by JB Handley to learn more about S2C. But as wonderful
as letterboard spelling is, it's not a panacea. It's akin to
sign language. Not everyone knows it, or is willing to
participate.
Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. Words to remember.
See you Sunday.
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Buy and share these books by Robert Kennedy Jr.. Dr. Fauci may
be "gone" but we will not let his work fade into obscurity nor
become enshrined on Mount Olympus. And the Pfizer expose video
(dates gone sour) screams out for The Wuhan Cover Up. Not to
mention the weather balloon we just took down.
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the
Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Childrens
Health Defense) by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#1 on AMAZON, and a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY
and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLER Over 1,000,000 copies
sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries,
and hit pieces against the author.
Welcome to the Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Their
Effects on Humans podcast. In this podcast, we will discuss the
potential health risks associated with exposure to
endocrine-disrupting chemicals and how to avoid them. We will also
explore the various ways in which these chemicals can enter our
bodies and the potential long-term effects they can have on our
health. So, lets get started!
Please check out Lou Conte's SubStack
called "Truth Be Told." Lou's super power (one of them) is that his
decades of law enforcement work in the Westchester County (NY) Sex
Offender Probations department gave him a keen insight into
LIARS. And that comes in handy in the autism vaccine injury
world. After his retirement, Lou became a LIE DETECTOR. He's
a forensic Psychophysiologist (Polygraph Examiner). He viewed the
Project Veritas video of the date gone bad with his own insight
into body language and verbal language. Subscribe for free, or with a paid
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In Vino Veritas
Ive been asked to weigh in on a recently released video from
Project Veritas in which a Pfizer Company administrator named
Jordan Trishton Walker discloses alarming information. Dr. Walker
lost control of himself after being confronted about research he
reported to be underway at Pfizer. Walker then says he was lying.
Was he?
The questions Ive been asked are:
1. Is Walker really employed by Pfizer?
2. Is the video in which Walker makes the disclosures real?
3. Could someone who is smart enough to be a scientist stupidly
reveal damaging information?
4. Is Walker being truthful when he says Pfizer is conducting
research on coronaviruses that involves Directed Evolution (a form
of Gain of Function research) on monkeys to mutate the viruses for
future vaccines?
5. Was Walkers only lie his claim that he was lying?
Answers:
1) Yes, 2) Yes, 3) Yes, 4) Yes, and 5) Yes.
1. Jordan Trishton Walker has been employed by Pfizer as the
Director of Research & Development Strategic Operations and
mRNA Scientific Planning at Pfizer, New York. Sources have
confirmed his employment, which was reported by Tucker Carlson on
Fox News. Walker is supervised by another administrator who reports
directly to Pfizer CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla.
2. A private investigator who is a trusted colleague of mine
analyzed the video and affirmed that it was real. Mr. Walker was
unaware that he was being recorded by a device that placed on the
table.
I believe that the recordings are real, and Mr. Walker was a
Pfizer employee (at the...
Citing an investigation by Harvard Medical School and Brigham
and Womens Hospital, two journals last week retracted five articles
by
Edward Whang, an associate professor of surgery at the
school.
The journals, Oncogene and Surgery,
both
refer to problemswith
images of Western blots that could not be resolved because no
underlying research data were available, according to the
investigation.
Questions have loomed over Whangs research
for a decade, and more than 20 of his studies have been flagged
on PubPeer for possible image problems. As one commenter
wrote in 2014 about one of the now-retracted papers, It is
perhaps fortunate that figure assembly and liver surgery require
such unrelated skill sets.
It is not clear how many of Whangs papers were affected by the
investigation. We reached out to Harvard Medical School for more
details, but it declined to share information about the
investigation.
In 2013, the German magazine Der Spiegel quoted a
professor at a university there as saying that figures from two
separate papers by Whang and his colleagues were sufficiently
similar as to justify
the suspicion of manipulation. Whang conceded the likeness, but
said he could vouch for the accuracy of the data....
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org To what
degree can the seismic forces of nature be manipulated? Please
watch this 4 minute video that will provide insight and
points to ponder. All are needed in the critical battle to
wake populations to what is coming, we must make every
day count. Share credible data from a credible source,
make your voice heard. Awareness raising efforts can
Few understand true love like we do. Happy Valentines Day. Weve
been accused on NOT loving our children, because we dont accept
them as they are. Even those close to us rarely know the ocean deep
commitment, bone deep exhaustion of working 24/7/365 to provide
everything - thats the best word, right? Everything our kids need.
We do it through their childhood and then we have to create it out
of whole cloth for adulthood. Because we love our children. A love
few can understand, let alone handle.
Happy Valentines Day. We see you. We are proud of you. We are
you. Love, Kim
Rather than face the real-world consequences of their
anti-vaccine advocacy, it's easier for contrarian doctors to
fantasize that COVID's youngest victims were mere figments of our
imagination.
Children's Health Defense explains
impact of the CDC Decision to add the Covid vaccine series to the
pediatric schedule. Mandates mean that parents will be faced with
decisions so many in the autism vaccine injury community have faced
for decades. Comply with the ever expanding schedule, or face
dire consequences, including expulsion from public and private
school. Reading, "Riting and 'Rithmatic" are a sacred American
right. Parents who ignored our protests in front of Capitol
after Capitol, who called us "anti-vaxxers," and who paid no mind
to our plight will now face the same brick wall. Vaccinate or lose
your children's rights to participate in day care, school, camps,
college and more. Pro choice has been decimated. And that's going
to be a tough lesson to learn when state after state adds the Covid
vaccine as the price of admission to the schools your taxes pay
for.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday added
the two-shot primary series mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to its routine
immunization schedule for children and adults, formalizing the
agencys vaccine advisory committees unanimous recommendation made
in October 2022.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday
added COVID-19 vaccination to its routine immunization schedule for
children and adults.
Although the CDC does not have the authority to set requirements
itself, the agencys immunization schedule provides formal guidance
for state and local public health officials who set the rules for
which vaccines are required to attend school.
The schedule also is the basis for vaccine recommendations made
by most physicians.
Given all that we have learned about the dangers and
ineffectiveness of...
A newanalysisusing
information from theNIH Research Portfolio
Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results(RePORTER) database determined that physical
health disparity conditions in adults with autism have not been the
focus of any research funded by the NIH in the last four decades.
This finding is especially concerning given that autistic adults
are at greater risk of virtually every major chronic health
condition, including obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal
dysfunction, sleep disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and immune
system disorders.
A recentresearch report articleshows that a new evaluation tool for measuringexecutive functioning skillsis reliable. The articles authors conclude that
the new Executive Functioning Scale is a dependable measure of
distinct subdomains of executive functioning that are important for
understanding outcomes across a range of neurodevelopmental
disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Legoland hasannouncedthat their
theme parks in North America will becomeCertified Autism Centersby the
end of March. This designation means that front-line staff at
Legoland parks in California, Florida, and New York will be trained
to assist individuals with autism and other sensory issues. The
park also plans to post ratings outside each ride to let guests
know if there are bright lights, loud sounds, or other stimuli.
Legolands maps will now identify low-traffic areas for individuals
needing a sensory break.
Sorting out your financial affairs is no small feat. For many of
us, the very idea of trying to organize your debts can be a
substantial headache. However, although it may seem impossible to
do, it isnt. All you have to start off with is finding an
appropriate strategy.
This in and of itself may seem rather stressful; there are an
abundance of methods to try out. One of the main techniques to
implement, on the other hand, is the debt stacking strategy. For
all intents and purposes, it works as advertised!
Here is a guide on how the debt stacking strategy works:
What is a debt decking strategy?
The debt stacking strategy involves taking into account the
interest accrued on each debt. Also, you should take into
consideration the possibility of new debts. This strategy works
best when you do not go into further financial straits!
This latter point of not getting into new debt is crucial. Once
you know that you want to use the debt stacking strategy, get
focused. It is extremely difficult to pay down your debts, if you
are constantly getting into newer ones. If you need to, put a hold
on your credit cards, for example.
The only time you should be spending out of your budget is when
you have available funds. That way, you can place all of your
concentration towards working with the debt stacking strategy.
After doing this, you can now properly begin tackling all of your
debts!
Interest Rate Organization
For the debt stacking strategy to work, start by organizing all
of your applicable debts. Specifically, this should start with
concentrating on your debts with the highest interest rates. Dont
be swayed by your current interest rate either; this can
substantially work against you. You dont want your debts growing
larger after all!
Grab a blank document and organize your debts with the highest
interest rates. Place these debts at the top, so that you have a
clear view of what to pay down first. For instance, if you have a
credit card balance with an abnormal interest rate, focus on
thi...
Parents of Children with More Severe ASD Experienced Greater
Impacts on Employment Outcomes
A recent Kaiser Permanente study has
determined that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) were less likely to be in the workforce. In addition,
employed ASD parents tended to work fewer hours than parents of
children with other health conditions or parents of children
without significant health concerns. The authors came to these
conclusions by analyzing electronic health records to identify
three groups of children: those with ASD, asthma, or neither
condition (control). The study enrolled 1461 families (564 ASD, 468
asthma, 429 control). The children involved in this research were
predominantly male and ranged from 3 to 16.5 years old. Over the
course of a year, the participants parents completed three online
surveys to measure their employment outcomes. Surveys included the
Family Economic Impact Inventory (measuring employment impacts), a
quality of life evaluation, and a measurement of symptom severity.
Results showed that of the three participant groups, parents of
children with autism suffered the most interrupted employment
(e.g., job changes, missed time from work, and reduced productivity
while working). These employment challenges negatively affected ASD
families in several ways. Primarily, the study determined that
parents of children with ASD are more likely to quit their jobs due
to caregiving responsibilities or lose their jobs due to those same
responsibilities. The short-term negative impact of parental un- or
underemployment is reduced income, which is devastating for ASD
families since they face increased medical costs compared to other
families. However, in the long run, and perhaps even more fiscally
detrimental, the study suggested that parents of children with
autism who remain out of the workforce for long periods due to
heavy caregiving duties risked a limited career trajectory. The
authors pointed out that caregiving responsibilities often occur
while the parent is in early adulthood, a critical time for career
development and advancement. They proposed that reduced work during
this pivotal time can affect parents future employability or career
advancement, impacting the familys long-term financial stability.
Sadly, this research also discovered that parents of children with
more severe ASD experienced more significant consequences on
employment outcomes than parents of children with less severe ASD.
The study concludes by calling for a greater understanding of how
having a child with ASD impacts parental employment so that
effective public and workplace policies can be created to support
ASD families better.
They Are Also Less Able to Adapt to Painful Stimuli
TheIsrael Science
Foundationrecently funded a study
that discovered people with autism experience pain at a higher
intensity than the general population. Sadly, this research also
found that individuals on the spectrum have more difficulty
adapting to pain. These findings contradictprevious research, which
indicated that those with autism are indifferent to pain. Fifty-two
adults with high-functioning autism (HFA) and a group of
neurotypical controls participated in this research.Psychophysicaltests
were used to evaluate pain. The study started by questioning
participants about their sensitivity to pain, other sensory
responses, and their psychological health. The subjects were then
exposed to painful stimuli involving heat and cold under controlled
experimental conditions. Results showed that people on the spectrum
experienced pain more intensely than the neurotypical controls. The
results also demonstrated that the HFA adults were impaired in
adjusting to painful stimuli over time.Co-lead author Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita, of Tel Aviv University
summarized these findings by stating, The results of our study
indicate that in most cases, the sensitivity to pain of people with
autism is actually higher than that of most of the population,
while at the same time, they are unsuccessful at effectively
suppressing painful stimuli. The authors note that their research
has implications for people on the spectrum who are minimally
verbal or non-verbal. These individuals may be unable to convey
their pain effectively to their caregivers. Doctors and clinicians
should be aware of these findings when treating minimal or
non-verbal individuals.
Since COVID-19, in the antivax world everything old is new
again. Even hoary chestnuts of bad science used 12 years ago to
falsely claim that vaccines kill babies. That's right, Gary S.
Goldman and Neil Z. Miller are back to defend their 2011 "study,"
and RFK Jr. is flogging it as slam-dunk "evidence" that vaccines
kill babies.
CDC has added the Covid series to
the pediatric schedule. COVID-19 row: A new row has been
added with the columns for age 6 months18 years highlighted in
yellow to indicate the recommended age for COVID-19 vaccination.
The overlying text 2- or 3-dose primary series and booster (See
Notes) has also been added.
This does not mean the series is required - yet. It's the
foundation for states to add the series to the daycare and school
schedules.
Uptake for children was low during Covid. Will parents who did not
choose the full series, 2nd or 1st shot acquiesce when faced with
the public health and education mob?
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Buy and share these books by Robert Kennedy Jr.. Dr. Fauci may
be "gone" but we will not let his work fade into obscurity nor
become enshrined on Mount Olympus. And the Pfizer expose video
(dates gone sour) screams out for The Wuhan Cover Up. Not to
mention the weather balloon we just took down.
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the
Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Childrens
Health Defense) by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#1 on AMAZON, and a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY
and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLER Over 1,000,000 copies
sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries,
and hit pieces against the author.
The Wuhan Cover-Up: How US Health Officials Conspired
with the Chinese Military to Hide the Origins of COVID-19
(Childrens Health Defense)
...
by Megan Smith We were careful when it came to our new
6-week-old. We didnt take her anywhere unnecessary, and we made
sure that anyone who was or had been sick didnt visit. I had no
idea what was coming next and how it would change my outlook on
preventive measures. The symptoms werent alarming at first We
noticed that our babywho hated sleepwas actually sleeping a lot
more than usual.
How to prepare and enjoy a rosemary cleansing bath to promote
overall emotional balance and relief from stress and anxiety. When
it comes to emotional balance, rosemary is perhaps the best herb to
consider using medicinally. While cooking with rosemary regularly
is a wonderful way to go (just stuff a few sprigs in the cavity
At an event the other evening, I met a woman who is
pregnant. Out of about 180 people there, she was the only one
pregnant. Id seen her before at other events but had yet to
find a moment to introduce myself. That evening, our paths
finally crossed. Im so glad they did. She has 2 young
children also. When they are altogether, she, the children,
and her husband look like the perfect family.
While our paths finally crossed, we were really only able to
quickly introduce ourselves. Had we had a chance to chat
more, Id have asked how many months along she was. Id have
asked how she was feeling because Id only just realized about 3
weeks ago that she was pregnant. The same time I noticed
that, my youngest also noticed. Smiling, she said,
Mommy! Another baby!
Ten more fingers!
Ten more toes!
I agreed that it was exciting to know that their little family
was growing.
Ill hope our paths cross again and that we have more time to
chit chat next then. When I feel the tug to talk to
mamas-to-be, past experiences tend to crop up into conversations
both theirs and mine. When those crop up, I get to share the
joys of motherhood. Inevitably, and especially when the Holy
Spirit is involved, I get to talk about Ronan. Before I even
realized she was pregnant, I had hoped wed become friends.
With a new child coming into this very busy world, Id love nothing
more than to share that moms have options. Id share that some
babies dont need everything medical practices offer. Id ask
that she read, read, and read some more. Thinking of those
things reminded me of an old post Id shared a few years
ago.
While anticipating the birth of my first child, someone told
me that new moms shouldn't worry while pregnant. It isnt
healthy for the pregnancy or for the baby. As long as the
baby has ten little fingers and ten little toes, that's all a new
Mom should worry about.
ten little fingers
ten little toes
a new one to love
with a small button nose
skin thats soft, pink and new
love so strong
from me to you
Ten little fingers, ten little toes. It sounds so simple, so
pure and so peaceful. As a first-time mothe...
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org
"Scientists" are now proposing to use moon dust to cool Earth, the
ranks of academia continue to lose credibility with each passing
day. Micro plastic pollution is in every breath we take. Is it
all just from decomposing trash? Or is there much more to the
story? The US government is handing out 374 billion
Recently, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage and
loss of life in parts of Turkey and Syria. Over 22,000 deaths are
confirmed so far, with more than 60,000 injured. This makes the
earthquake worse than the one that caused so much damage in
Fukushima, Japan, in 2011. In 2010, more than 222,000 died in[Read
More]
Recently, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage and
loss of life in parts of Turkey and Syria. Over 22,000 deaths are
confirmed so far, with more than 60,000 injured. Dr. Joe Alton
tells you everything you need to know to increase your chances of
surviving this unpredictable and devastating natural disaster.
Also, Nurse Practitioner[Read More]
Washington, D.C. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
announced its changes for the 2023
immunization schedules, including the addition of COVID-19
vaccinations and boosters for children ages 6 months18 years. The
updates give states an option to require the shots in order for
children to attend school. However, because many states have
existing laws
prohibiting COVID vaccine requirements, the new CDC rule may
not affect children in those states.
In response to the CDCs announcement, Childrens Health Defense
(CHD) President and General Counsel Mary Holland said:
Given all that we have learned about the dangers and
ineffectiveness of COVID shots over the last two years, it is
horrifying to see the CDC now recommend this as a routine shot to
children. Although it is unsurprising given the agency capture, it
is nonetheless tragic.
The childhood schedule is already unscientific and
unjustifiable, said Holland. Adding this shot may well be the straw
that breaks the camels back. Parents are likely to resist, finally
calling the entire childhood vaccine schedule into question. That
day has been long in coming, but it is now here. I believe we are
now watching the beginning of the end of the reign of Big Pharma
over the nations children....
White bean chili recipe blended in a base of bone broth and low
starch navy beans for a mildly spicy flavor experience uniquely
different from traditional tomato-based versions. My family loves
chili, so it is a regular feature on the dinner menu. However, I
must admit that I was getting a bit tired of the
Dan Olmsted isn't the only Dan we miss.
Many AofAers met at Defeat Autism Now! conferences, aka DAN! We
learned about real treatment for our kids. There was an extensive
list of doctors who respected and understood our children's issues,
and their causes. Maureen McDonnell was a DAN! pioneer for autism
and vaccine injury support, guidance, care. She has a monthly
program on CHD TV, and this week's episode is like opening a time
capsule. Maureen is the founder of a newer organization called
MAMM Millions Against Medical Mandates- and I'm proud to have
been part of the launch.
For decades, we have fought for the right to say "NO" to any of the
vaccines on the pediatric schedule. Some of us wanted zero. Others
wanted to slow down the schedule. We warned that CHOICE was in
jeopardy. We were ignored and worse. After all, it was just babies
and kids and the schedule had been around a long time, so it must
be safe. Little by little, parents were robbed of their right
to say NO. And then came Covid, and all of the nation learned what
we already knew. Forced medicine is horrible.
Maureen McDonnell, Amy Gordon and Dr. Liz Mumper cover the
history of vaccine risk awareness, today, on Good Morning CHD. They
look through the developments in research, education and outreach
in this field. For an empowering episode, be sure to tune in to
CHD.TV!box
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Buy and share these books by Robert Kennedy Jr.. Dr. Fauci may
be "gone" but we will not let his work fade into obscurity nor
become enshrined on Mount Olympus. And the Pfizer expose video
(dates gone sour) screams out for The Wuhan Cover Up. Not to
mention the weather balloon we just took down.
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the
Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Childrens
Health Defense) by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#1 on AMAZON, and a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY
and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLER Over 1,000,000 copies
sold despite censorship, boycotts from books...
Dr. Gorski and Dr. Novella join director/editor/producer Tjardus
Greidanus, whose documentary Virulent: The Vaccine War
examines the rise of the antivaccine movement before and after the
pandemic.
Do you have, or do you know someone who has
a service dog for autism? I've heard more horror stories than
success stories. Where there's money to be made, there are
scammers. Safeminds sent out the following article:
Inconsistent Terminology and Variability of
Certifications Can Lead to Subpar Implementation of this
Well-Meaning Service
Service dogs have become increasingly popular for people with
neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. A 2016 report
estimates that in the United States alone, approximately 500,000
service dogs support people with disabilities.
Its heartbreaking how much corruption there is right now at the
FDA as far as mRNA COVID-19 vaccines go. Pfizer was supposed to
report data on their subclinical myocarditis study by the end of
December 2022, but the FDA extended their deadline by six months.
These are data that we should have had more than a year and a half
ago. Two studies so far show that rates of injury to the heart are
at least 100 times higher than the documented rates of myocarditis.
This is a real concern for young people, especially if you're
physically active, because this type of heart injury almost
certainly increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmia, and possibly,
sudden cardiac death. It's truly heartbreaking that the FDA can
show so much indifference to the health of Americans. Dr.
Joseph Ladapo
In Dr. Ladapos book Transcend Fear: A
Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health
published on August 23, 2022, he describes his views on public
health restrictions, early home treatment, and COVID-19 vaccines,
along with how Florida officials made public health decisions that
set Florida apart from other statesand nations. Based on this
experience, Dr. Ladapo explains how states can make better public
health decisions in the futureparticularly during a crisis.
Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD is the
surgeon general of Florida and professor at University of Florida
College of Medicine. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School
and a PhD in Health Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences. Dr. Ladapo worked as an associate professor of general
internal medicine and a health policy researcher at UCLA David
Geffen School of Medicine. He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife
and children.
Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and
environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes
work.
Dr. Jaffe had to cancel so Dr. Gerry Smith and I discuss
epigenetics and longevity.
Each of us can choose to thrive rather than just survive.
Your chemistry, your relationships, and your history all
interconnect to make you who you are. You are unique. Now is the
time for you to nurture and engage your innate healing
capacities.
Lets each of us rise above lifes burdens and afflictions. By
finding daily rituals and habits that are the keys to a long,
healthy, happy life that works for you.
Not everyone on the boat was all smiles. Recently, Nurse Amy and
I took a trip to Key West, Florida, for some deep-sea and reef
fishing. Id like to say a good time was had by all, but on every
boat in moderate seas, there are those that suffer what the French
call mal de[Read More]
Twenty years ago, moms and dads were clamoring for allopathy to see
beyond autism and to address health issues with the entire patient.
Now a noisy study seems to indicate three risks.
Currently, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with autism by the age
of 8 years in the United States. Thats up from 1 in 10,000 in the
1970s. People with a diagnosis of autism have long had poorer
long-term outcomes regarding their health; in fact, their life
expectancies are estimated to be between 12 and 30 years lower than
people without the diagnosis.
Researchers from Texas conducted and published a systematic
review and a meta-analysis of 34 studies that included 276173
participants with autism and 7733306 participants without autism in
search of conditions known to have a morbidity risk.
They found that having a diagnosis of autism is associated with
greater risks of developing diabetes overall (RR, 1.57; 95% CI,
1.23-2.01; 20 studies), type 1 diabetes (RR, 1.64; 95% CI,
1.06-2.54; 6 studies), and type 2 diabetes (RR, 2.47; 95% CI,
1.30-4.70; 3 studies). Autism was also associated with increased
risks of dyslipidemia (RR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.20-2.40; 7 studies) and
heart disease (RR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.42-1.50; 3 studies).
A newstudyby Dr. Richard Frye and
Dr. Manish Arora, among others, has determined that air pollution
could trigger a neurodevelopmental regression in children with
autism, especially if an identifiable trigger for the regression
was not previously recognized. This research suggests that there is
a subset of children with autism who might be more sensitive to
common environmental factors. These children typically have
relatively normal development before the neurodevelopmental
regression event. The authors hope that this subset of children can
be identified early, before the event occurs, to prevent the
development of autism.
According to newresearch,rhesus macaque monkeysare suitable models for the core social impairments observed
in autism. Rhesus monkeys have complex cognitive abilities and
display stable and pronounced individual differences in social
functioning. Due to these reasons, rhesus monkeys have become a
promising model to better understand the biological and behavioral
underpinnings of autism.
Attorneys from Miller & Zois
have providedan updateto the
ongoing Tylenol Autism Lawsuit. A Tylenol autism class action
lawsuit was certified in 2022. Miller & Zois expect 100,000
victims to file. The firm believes these lawsuits could settle in
2023, providing payouts to victims and prompting a new warning
label to protect unborn children.
The New York Academy of Sciences
is holding anin-person and virtual symposiumtitled The Chemical Biology of the Microbiome on
May 31-June 1. This two-day conference will bring together chemical
biology and microbiology experts to discuss the latest research on
metabolism and the therapeutic potential of the microbiome.
Presentation topics include Chemical...
Publish or perish
is a common phrase in academia. Academia is where people with
letters after their names write about scenarios and situations
about which the average AofAer has 100x more knowledge and
experience. Many years ago, I spoke at a marginally competitive
college in Massachusetts (who remembers college rank terminology?)
The professor who spoke before me touted her years in academia as
an autism expert. I added up my daughters ages at the time and
tripled her number in my own introduction as my experience. There
has been so much fiddling while families struggle. Study upon study
that bolster careers. Little of it translational. And everyone else
makes money. As in the situation below.
An autism researcher lost two dozen papers to retraction
in January, eight years after the publisher was made aware of
potentially troubling editorial practices. Elsevier, the publisher,
cited undisclosed conflicts of
interest, duplicated methodology and a compromised peer-review
process as reasons for the retractions
The papers were published in Research in Developmental
Disabilities and Research inAutism Spectrum
Disorders between 2013 and 2014 a period when Johnny Matson, then professor of
psychology at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge and
an author on all of the papers, was editor-in-chief of both
journals.
.The conflict-of-interest claims stem from the retracted papers
using assessment batteries that Matson developed, which are sold
by...
Contrary to what the "COVID-19 isn't a threat to children"
contingent says, COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among
children. Yet "not antivax" doctors continue, either unknowingly or
knowingly, recycle old antivax tropes to argue against vaccinating
children against this disease.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org "Record
Setting Cold Shocks New York City", this breaking New York Post
headline is exactly what the climate engineers and their
controllers want. The Post report continues with this: "The Big
Apple felt more like the North Pole early Saturday Morning". What
aren't matrix media sources mentioning in such sensationalized
articles? That the
It doesnt feel like weve tiptoed into 2023. Some days, it
feels like were barreling through it. It especially felt like
that when I flipped the calendar page from January to February last
week. When I got an action alert from the NVIC last week
also, I knew for sure that time was flying by. The type of
email they send this time of year means that legislative season is
under way in my state. Curious about which other states were
also in session, I was floored when I looked at the map.
Ive written about this topic several times but had completely
forgot how many states are at work right now.
Quite a few are!
You know what that means?
Across the country, representatives are talking about all sorts
of topics that will affect all sorts of people including you and
me. It also means that vaccine bills are back. Unless
you subscribe to an outlet, like NVIC, that reports on
vaccine-related legislative issues, some people may not know
this.
Take a look at the most pressing bills NVIC has shared
in their advocacy portal. Two things jumped out at me when I
saw the current concerns: prior session vaccine legislation
in Washington, D.C. rolled into 2023s session with the push for B24-0942. And check out how many bills are were proposed in the
commonwealth...
In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton
discusses the consequences of going it alone in long-term survival
versus a communitys chances of rebuilding in times of trouble. To
watch, click below: Wishing you the best of health in good times or
bad, Joe Alton MD Get yourself more medically prepared with[Read
More]
Strong and consistent water pressure in a kitchen sink is
necessary to clean dishes, tidy up after meals, and wash
vegetables. Many homeowners underestimate the importance of water
pressure as a feature in the kitchen.
You need strong water pressure in the kitchen. If youre not
getting it and dont know why contacting a plumber is your only
option. Fortunately, an experienced plumber can do a full analysis
of your kitchen sink and plumbing situation, advise on the cause of
water pressure problems, how to fix them, and provide a thorough
understanding of whats happening and how to avoid a similar
situation in the future. When in doubt, rely on an expert plumber.
Unfortunately, low water pressure is an issue that many kitchens
encounter and can be a real headache trying to work with. Dont
settle for that. Here is how to fix the water pressure in your
kitchen sink:
Check the shut-off valve
If theres been recent work performed on your plumbing,
the shut-off valve may not have been turned on again. Have a look
at it. This valve, if partially closed, can cut down on water
pressure in the kitchen sink.
For specific fixtures, you will find the shut-off valve
underneath the sink. If its in a closed position or isnt all the
way open, give it a turn. This might be the source of low water
pressure in the kitchen.
Resolve an aerator clog
A faucet aerator is a screen at the end of your faucet.
An aerator can clog when debris and mineral scale in the water
supply become trapped where the water passes through. As this
slowly builds up, the water pressure is restricted.
To fix an aerator, remove it from its thread, check the pieces
for deposits and debris, and clean all parts. They may need a soak
in vinegar, which will help remove debris. They can then be rinsed,
reassembled, and reattached.
Reports out of Massachusetts are raising concerns of a highly
resistant strain of gonorrhea being seen for the first time in the
United States. Are we close to living in a reality where there are
no more effective treatments for this nasty, and potentially
deadly, infection?
Sauerkraut is a popular fermented food that has been enjoyed for
centuries. It is made from cabbage that has been cut and fermented
with salt and other spices. The fermentation process creates
probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can improve
digestive health and boost the immune system.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, the renowned physician and
health writer, two ounces of homemade sauerkraut contains more
probiotics than a bottle of 100 probiotic capsules. This is because
traditional sauerkraut is fermented for several weeks, so it has a
much higher concentration of probiotics than a probiotic
supplement.
As recommended by Dr. Mercola, one of the best strategies to
ensure that you have optimal good bacteria levels in your body is
to consume fermented foods. Remember that 80 percent of your immune
system is in your gut, so inoculating it with beneficial bacteria
can set you on the right path towards longevity and good
health.
Check out the science:
Studies have found that consuming probiotics may aid in
digestion, reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. A
study published in the journal Nutrients found that consuming
probiotics can help improve digestive health, reduce inflammation
and improve mood. Additionally, a study published in the journal
Nutrients found that probiotics can boost the immune system by
increasing the production of antibodies and cytokines, which fight
off infection.
Reduce inflammation: A study published in the
journal Nutrition Research found that consuming sauerkraut may
reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and improve gut health.
Additionally, a study published in the journal Nutrients found that
probiotics can reduce inflammation by modulating the production of
inflammatory cytokines.
Lower cholesterol: A study published in the
journal Nutrition Research found that consuming sauerkraut may
reduce cholesterol levels. Additionally, a study published in the
journal Nutrients found that probiotics can reduce cholesterol
levels by inhibiting the absorption of dietary cholesterol and
increasing the excretion of bile acids.
Gut health: A study published in the journal
Nutrition Research found that consuming sauerkraut can help improve
digestion, reduce inflammation and improve mood. Additionally, a
study published in the journal Nutrients found that probiotics can
improve gut health by increasing the production of short-chain
fatty acids, which help maintain the balance of microorganisms in
the gut.
Cancer: A study published in the journal
Nutrition Research found that consuming sauerkraut can reduce the
risk of certain types of cancer. Additionally, a study published in
the journal Nutrients found that probiotics can help reduce the
risk of cancer by modulating the immune system and reducing
oxidative stress.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org
Geoengineering Watch will start to release as of yet unseen footage
from the filming of The Dimming, this is the first installment.
Aluminum nanoparticle fallout from climate engineering operations
are building up in our snow, soils and runoff waters, the levels
are far beyond alarming. Lab test results of snow from the side
I'm guessing Dr, Jordon Trishton
Walker wishes he'd curled up with a good book, rather than the
disastrous date aired by Project
Veritas. Pretty sure he would not have chosen either of the
titles below. Dr. Fauci may be "gone" but we will not let his work
fade into obscurity nor become enshrined on Mount Olympus. And the
Pfizer exposed video (dates gone sour) screams out for The Wuhan
Cover Up.
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the
Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Childrens
Health Defense) by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#1 on AMAZON, and a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY
and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLER Over 1,000,000 copies
sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries,
and hit pieces against the author.
The Wuhan Cover-Up: How US Health Officials Conspired
with the Chinese Military to Hide the Origins of COVID-19
(Childrens Health Defense)
From the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers
Weekly bestselling author of The Real Anthony Fauci comes an
explosive expos of the cover-up behind the true origins of
COVID-19.
Below is an excerpt from Vaccine
Choice Canada. Ted Kuntz sums up the roadmap perfectly. Please
click over to their site, support them, bookmark and share their
important work.
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Most Canadians have never, in their lifetime, experienced this
level of tyranny from our governments, our public health, and from
our mainstream media.
Those who come from countries with communism, brutal
dictatorships, and military controlled governments see what is
happening and are terrified.
This pandemic is not about a virus.
The measures that have been imposed for more than three years
are not for our safety.
We are being deceived, manipulated and controlled by our own
governments.
And for most, this is just too hard to see, much less
acknowledge.
This is not a war of guns, and tanks and bombs, but it
is no less a war.
While we were waiting for the curve to flatten, Canada was
transformed from a democracy to a dictatorship; our parliaments are
no longer functioning as representatives of the people.
Canada has transformed from a country where citizens were free
to work, travel, worship, assemble, speak freely, and make their
own medical choices to a totalitarian state where these rights are
now deemed to be privileges bestowed upon the masses at the
discretion of the dictators.
Do you see what has happened?
Police are now being asked to break their Oath as a Police
officer and violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Public health officials, nurses, doctors, health care workers
are violating their codes of ethics and injecting citizens with and
unproven experimental gene therapy without informed consent.
Businesses were deemed essential or non-essential at the whim
of unelected officials.
Our children were subject to measures that if done four years
ago would be deemed child abuse.
The only treatment offered for the common cold virus was an
experimental gene therapy that was imposed through
coercion/extortion. This treatment did not prevent infection or
transmission and was never designed to do so.
Anyone, regardless of level of knowledge or expertise who dared
to question the governments dictates was aggressively ridiculed,
censored, delicensed, and marginalized. This is still happening
today with the College of Physicians and Surgeons being the hatchet
men and women.
This article by Dr. Joe Alton was first published in American
Thinker On January 27th, 2023, The World Health Organization (WHO),
which keeps a list of what it consider essential medicines for
times of trouble, updated its recommendations for what should be
stockpiled for nuclear emergencies. Specifically
mentioned are drugs that either prevent or reduce[Read More]
Below is an article from the TACA Moving
Forward Autism blog that is critically important. I recall asking
every school psychologist, "How can you measure her IQ if she can
not respond to the test?" My daughters each tested as having
intellectual disability. And while that horrifed me, because I KNEW
that they are smart and capable, at the end of the day, it's the
"credit card" that "buys" services across the country. Departments
of Disability Services, once called Departments of Mental
Retardation, were created to service those with IQ under 70.
People with autism are denied services and put on waiver wait lists
in droves if their IQ is over 70. On paper. But do our kids really
have IQs under 70? Or, have states caught on to the crushing
expenses coming because of autism, therefore they need a way to
deny services? I think the SPELLING REVOLUTION is going to make a
difference in getting honest data. Maybe some savvy psychometry
student will create an IQ test that uses spelling to convey
answers. And discounts motor planning skills. Thanks to TACA
for this information. Do bookmark their blog.
Richard E Frye, MD, PhD
Autism Discovery and Treatment Foundation, Phoenix AZ
Rossignol Medical Center, Phoenix AZ
A new publication in the journal Pediatrics examined
the change in rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly
with respect to those with intellectual disability (Shenouda et
al., 2023). This study was performed by examining data collected as
part of the CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring
Network in four counties in New Jersey which represented a diverse
population in the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area over a
six-year period from 2000 to 2016. Not surprisingly, the overall
ASD rates increased but particularly interesting was that fact that
there was an overall increase in the proportion of children with
ASD who did not have intellectual disability. However, there was a
greater proportion of c...
Is any progress
educating fellow families realistic when critical thinking skills
are so low? Of course, consumers can sue Duncan Hines and Betty
Crocker if they eat PEANUT BUTTER cookies. That's why the labeling
is so basic. Meanwhile, when we said,"Hey, about that bolus dose of
mercury in my newborn's Hep B vaccine, you think that could be a
problem," we were kicked to the curb.
Another packaging change I noticed recently, was cooking
instructions. I offered to bring my my daughters' day program staff
breakfast for Day Service Provider appreciation day. I baked
homemade muffins. And I bought 48 Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg and
cheese croissant sandwiches. When I went to bake them, the
instructions said that I had to go the Jimmy Dean WEBSITE for oven
directions, They only had MICROWAVE directions on the box. I
couldn't believe it.
And yet, I can.
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Every day the causes grow more absurd and the lies grow bigger. Two
books to buy, read, share, leave in your local Little Free
Library.
Ed Dowd's Cause Unknown can't be updated
fast enough as we see a steady stream of sudden heart attacks and
deaths in the news. Dr. Robert Malone's Lies My Government Told Me and the
Better Future Coming speaks to the power of action and personal
growth based on knowledge.
If you are interested in investing in startup companies, there
are many things you need to think about. Important considerations
include where to find the companies, how much to invest, and how to
keep your portfolio balanced. Focusing on startups in your
investment strategies can be exciting. Your modest investment could
bring you a significant return with the right company. But if the
company fails, investors will potentially walk away with nothing.
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to investing.
Stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds, to name a few. Before
deciding to invest in a startup, you must do your research. You
should learn all you can about the business, the market it is
positioning itself in, and the companys team. Without this due
diligence, you wont know whether a company is a good investment.
And keep in mind that startup investments arent tradable like
stocks are. You will need to hold your investment until the
business either goes public or is acquired.
Here are some things you need to keep in mind before becoming a
business angel.
Tip #1: Consider the Risks
Investing in startups is risky, and there is no way
around that. There is no guarantee that the company will succeed,
so it is essential to be willing and able to take on this level of
risk. The bottom line is that the majority of startups fail.
Another risk factor with a startup is that the money you invest is
tied up for a long time. Even when a company is successful, exit
strategies take time.
Tip #2: Consider the Benefits
While its true that investing in a startup carries more
risk than many other types of investments, there can be significant
rewards for those willing to take those risks. Startup companies
are typically at the forefront of innovation, potentially giving
you access to new and exciting ideas. They are much more agile than
established businesses, meaning they can often adapt to unexpected
market changes.
The biggest potential benefit is if you pick a company that ends
up...
Autism is back in the news. Not sure what
agenda this information advances. Feel free to speculate. Thanks to
Anne Dachel for keeping on top of the sky high pile of
bullshit.
###
By Anne Dachel
More autism is nothing new. Its whats expected. Thats the response
by everyone to new research out of Rutgers in New Jersey. Heres
what were being told:
Autism rates in the Big Apple have ballooned at a baffling
rate.
Instances of Autism Spectrum Disorder have tripled in the
New York-New Jersey metro area from 1% of the population in 2000 to
3% in 2016.
Thats largely due to a growing number of diagnoses
of children without intellectual disabilities, said researchers at
Rutgers, in a new study published Thursday in the journal
Pediatrics.
They identified 4,661 8-year-olds with ASD in the
metro area. The majority did not have intellectual disabilities
(59.3%) and were therefore less likely to be previously
identified.
Instances of Autism Spectrum Disorder have tripled in the
New York-New Jersey metro area from 1%f the population in 2000 to
3% in 2016, the study found.Getty Images
But earlier, more accurate diagnoses dont
completely explain the upwards trend, which was based on estimates
from the CDC.
Experts said that waiting too long to have kids
could be partly responsible for the rise.
Known environmental factors, such as parent
age, are likely contributing. Many parents in the
metro area wait to have children at older ages, Josephine Shenouda,
an adjunct professor at Rutgers and one of the lead authors of the
study, told The Post.
New research from Rutgers looks at the rising rates of
autism in NYC and the surrounding region.
There are likely other yet-to-be known environmental
[and] biological causes that requir...
discussion, and has been the focus of
many research studies. While affects adults, there is less
information available on what introverts are like as children. This
article will discuss the traits of introverted children and how
they differ from their extroverted peers.
Introverted children are often misunderstood and can be seen as
necessarily mean being socially awkward or uncomfortable; it is
simply a personality trait that describes how a person reacts to
stimuli. Introverts tend to be more inwardly focused, preferring to
spend time alone or with a few select people. They also process
information more deeply than extroverts, and may take longer to
make decisions or come to conclusions.
Here Are 7 Common Characteristics of Introverted Children:
1. Preference for Solo Activities: Introverted
children often prefer to spend time alone or with a few select
people, engaging in activities such as reading, writing, playing
video games, and engaging in creative pursuits . They dont need the
same level of external stimulation as their extroverted peers, and
can often be found quietly exploring their own inner world .
2.Sensitivity to Environment: Introverted
children tend to be more sensitive to their environment than
extroverts, being more aware of subtle changes in their
surroundings, and may be overwhelmed by loud noises or large
crowds. They may also take longer to adjust to new people or
situations, preferring to observe from a distance before
engaging.
3.Preference for Deep Conversations:
Introverted children may show a preference for deep, meaningful
conversations, often preferring to talk about things that matter to
them, and being more likely to form deeper bonds with their peers
(Chabris, 2018). They may also show a greater interest in abstract
concepts, such as philosophy and morality.
4.Reflective and Thoughtful: Introverted
children tend to be more reflective and thoughtful than their
extroverted peers, taking more time to consider their decisions and
the consequences of their actions, as well as being more self-aware
and inclined to think before they speak.
5.Cautious: Introverted children may be less
likely to take risks or engage in risky behavior, preferring to be
more cautious and calculated and avoiding activities that involve a
high degree of risk (Introvertdear.com, 2020). This could be due to
their tendency to be more reflective and thoughtful before making
decisions, as they are more likely to consider potential outcomes
before taking action. Additionally, they may be more aware of the
consequences of their behavior, and thus be less likely to take
risks.
Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented side dish made from a
variety of vegetables and seasonings. It has been used in Korean
cuisine for centuries and is now gaining popularity in the Western
world. There are many potential health benefits associated with
eating kimchi, such as improved digestion, reduced inflammation,
and improved immunity. Recently, research has shown that kimchi can
also reduce difficult fat in the body and reduce neuroinflammation
of the brain.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of
kimchi on body fat. They found that kimchi reduced levels of
difficult fat in the body, such as visceral fat, subcutaneous fat,
and total cholesterol. The study also found that kimchi reduced the
levels of inflammatory markers in the body, such as C-reactive
protein. The researchers concluded that kimchi may be beneficial
for reducing difficult fat in individuals with obesity and
metabolic syndrome.
Kimchi is also believed to be beneficial for reducing
neuroinflammation of the brain. Neuroinflammation is the
inflammation of the nervous system and is associated with a number
of neurological disorders such as Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons
disease, and multiple sclerosis. In a recent study, researchers
found that kimchi had a positive effect on reducing
neuroinflammation in mice. The study showed that kimchi reduced
levels of inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 in the
brain.
Research has shown that kimchi can help reduce neuroinflammation
and may be beneficial for individuals with the following
conditions:
Alzheimers Disease
Parkinsons Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Huntingtons Disease
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Autism
Multiple System Atrophy
Tourettes Syndrome
In addition to its potential health benefits, kimchi is a great
source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also high in
probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that help to promote a
healthy gut microbiome. Probiotics can help to improve digestion
and nutrient absorption, reduce inflammation, and boost
immunity.
Overall, kimchi is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile side
dish with a variety of potential health benefits. Research has
shown that kimchi can reduce difficult fat in the body and reduce
neuroinflammation of the brain. It is also a great source of
dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and is high in probiotics.
For these reasons, kimchi is an excellent addition to any diet.
Doctors who repeatedly and blatantly contradict themselves,
convincing parents that rare vaccine side effects are a fate worse
than death, don't deserve our trust.
The talk of eggs (actually the choline in eggs) being a contributor
to strokes while CAUSE UNKNOWN deaths continue to
spiral out of control reminded me of an unsung Batman villain. Is
it any wonder our brains are scrambled?
###
Every day the causes grow more absurd and the lies grow bigger. Two
books to buy, read, share, leave in your local Little Free
Library.
Ed Dowd's Cause Unknown can't be updated
fast enough as we see a steady stream of sudden heart attacks and
deaths in the news. Dr. Robert Malone's Lies My Government Told Me and the
Better Future Coming speaks to the power of action and personal
growth based on knowledge.
by Bunny Kennedy Just before Christmas in 2018, I discovered a
non-painful lump on the right side of my neck. After noticing it
wasnt going away within a few weeks, I went to see my provider. She
decided I should fly down to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to get it
checked out in the Maxillofacial Department. Two weeks after giving
me a PET scan and biopsies, I flew back for my results. I was given
the...
The group medic must learn the skills to place a tourniquet or
splint a sprain, Lets face it, you have to deal rapidly with
emergencies, but in a long-term off-grid setting, you have to know
more than that. Learning the basic skills of how to obtain a
pertinent medical history and perform a general physical[Read
More]
If youve been following the saga, praying about the issue,
or are just curious about whatever happened with all of the things
I was so worried about in December, heres an update.
Thats how I started a post to family and friends midweek
last week. Since so many in our community here have reached
out about the recent issue thats still not fully resolved, I want
to share the update here as well. Edited just a tad, here is
more of the story
We finally got name brand Lamictal late last week! It
wasnt the right form of the medication though. Does that
matter? I dont know. Ronan had been taking the
disintegrating tablets, not the non-disintegrating tablets we were
sent, nor in the tablet dosage that was sent.
While we waited so desperately for the name brand, Fiona -
Ronans big sister and future Biologist, helped me create a spreadsheet. It
tallied the dwindling supply of the disintegrating name brand
tablets we had on hand and the cheaper, generic pills we were told
to use. Even with her very well thought out calculations, I
was apprehensive when the day came to mix the meds. Since
adding in more of the generic, Ronans been napping a tiny bit more
than usual, hes been a lot more drool-y, and yesterday, he put
himself back in bed within half an hour of being awake and slept
for about 2 1/2 hours.
You cannot tell me that the generic comes without risk.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org
"Dangerous Arctic Blast Ushering Coldest Air For 2023 Across
Northern US", a new FOX news harbinger headline of the
coming winter weather warfare that is scheduled for regions of the
US. The Weather Channel climate engineering cover-up actors are
doing their best to pretend the engineered winter weather whiplash
extremes are just an act of
This week, Mary Holland, Childrens Health Defense (CHD)
president, and Polly Tommey, CHD.TV programming manager, covered
the latest headlines on
COVID-19,
Big Pharma and other issues, including news that as the
World Economic Forum wrapped up its weeklong annual meeting of
nearly 3,000 political, business, media and academic elites, The
Defender identified
eight key takeaways based on news reports and comments by
participants and attendees.
Plus, The Wall Street Journal Sunday took vaccine makers and
federal agencies to task for pushing the
bivalent COVID-19 boosters without having any data to
demonstrate that they are either safe or effective. On Monday, the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is eyeing changes
to the booster program.
Also on tap this week: Moderna and BioNTech acknowledged early
on that their COVID-19 shots were
gene therapy, but now, with help from media giants like The
Associated Press, theyre going to great lengths to get you to
believ...
The same doctors who scold us for potentially minimizing
"slightest bit of inflammation in the heart" when the vaccine is to
blame, shame us for trying to keep children from dying when the
virus is to blame.
Sacramento, CA Senior Judge William Shubb of the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of California Wednesday
granted a
preliminary injunction in Childrens Health Defenses (CHD)
motion,
halting Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta and
California Medical and Osteopathic Boards enforcement of
Californias COVID-19 misinformation law.
The judge found that the plaintiffs have established a
likelihood of success on the grounds of their Fourteenth Amendment
vagueness challenges.
Judge Shubbs order routinely cites Dr.
Sanjay Vermas declaration that explains in detail how the
so-called consensus has developed and shifted, often within mere
months, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge Shubbs memorandum and order states, drawing a line
between what is true and what is settled by scientific consensus is
difficult, if not impossible. The judge explains, because
COVID-19 is such a new and evolving area of scientific study, it
may be hard to determine which scientific conclusions are false at
a given point in time.
The judges ruling confirms an important right to share and
receive truthful information involving important medical decisions,
said CHDs Chairman and Chief Litigation Counsel Robert F. Kennedy,
Jr. Promoting health, particularly childrens health, must come
before all other interests.
Mary Holland, president and general counsel of CHD, applauded
the decision. She said, This is not only a victory for California
doctors but for professionals and citizens around the world in this
battle for freedom. The right to share and receive truthful
information, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for those
currently in power, must r...
For my friend, JB Handley, and his champion speller, Jamie.
I know you all will ask when and where you can see this
life-changing film. Ive heard rumors that its launching April 2nd,
on World Autism Day. Stay tuned, Ill let you know how see it. In
the meantime, follow the
SPELLERS Instagram and sign up for the
SPELLERS mailing list for news.
When the opening scenes of
SPELLERS began, for a moment I doubted that I would make
it through the film that day. JB Handley has been many things to me
in our seven-year friendship. A force. A shield. A contributor, a
voice, a friend. A big, strong, soft-hearted human in need. A ray
of hope who needs an occasional spiritual pep talk to make it
through a dark day. I haven't met JB's son, Jamie, but I've said a
few words to him when JB puts our calls on speaker. JB tells me
about Jamie's big smile as he listens. Jamie is autistic and
doesn't talk, and he's been that way since he was a toddler.
The film opens with another young man, Cade Larson, filled with
joy, cruising past the camera on a surfboard.
I've had the pleasure of spending several days with
Cade, over a couple of trips. My children have sat with him at
the dinner table, munching on tater tots at the country club near
his Minnesota home. Cade is also autistic and has echolalia but
otherwise doesn't speak. While he helplessly repeats everything
said to him, you know he means "yes" with the enthusiasm he infuses
into his echos. Yes, he wants all of us to go on the boat. Yes, he
wants two orders of tater t...
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that surround you 24/7 could be
interfering with your immune system function, even triggering
allergic and inflammatory responses while interfering with your
body's repair mechanisms. How about making you age faster?
We are always in a hurry to get somewhere. With our busy lives
keeping us driving all over town, the last thing you need is a flat
tire. We dont usually spend much time worrying about our tires
until there is an issue, and by then its too late. Either we have
to find a gas station with a tire pump quickly or learn to change a
flat.
Tire pressure is very important for a number of reasons
including safety, where the tire eventually becomes flat while
driving. When you notice the tires losing air, its safer to either
change them right away or get new tires as replacements. The last thing
you want is to keep driving with tires that have no air, leading
to an emergency tire change on the road.
Keep in mind that your car tires wear irregularly when they are
underinflated. This causes the life span of the tires to decrease.
Tire pressure can affect the load capacity of your vehicle as well
as fuel consumption. When your tires are losing air, it will affect
the cars overall performance and your driving experience.
So, why is your tire losing air? There are a host of reasons why
you could be losing tire pressure. Lets go over some of the most
common reasons your tires keep losing air:
1. A hole in the tires sidewall or tread
This is the reason we first think of when experiencing
an underinflated tire. You may have run over a sharp, rigid object
and punctured the tire. A punctured tire can slowly lose air all
day. Even if the loss is slow, leaving a nail in a tire can cause
bigger problems if not fixed right away. Better to have a patch
rather than replace their tire completely.
2. Damaged wheel
A damage wheel often the reason why tires keep losing air.
Sometimes you come in contact with curbs and other solid objects
that can bend the tire and rim. This could warp the round shape and
cause vibration, damaging the tires bead and leaking air.
Corrosion, where the tire is mounted, can make matters worse when
there is an impact on the tire.
Tweeting is a great way to make pithy statements and reach a wide
audience. I'm happy to say that the vast majority of our Tweets are
getting through without a Sensitive Content plain brown
wrapper. Join us www.Twitter.com/ageofautism. If
you are not familiar with Robert Reich, He is Chancellor's
Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at
Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Blum Center. He served as
Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration, for which Time
Magazine named him one of the 10 most effective cabinet secretaries
of the twentieth century. Source RobertReich.org.
Ed Dowd's Cause Unknown can't be updated
fast enough as we see a steady stream of sudden heart attacks and
deaths in the news. Dr. Robert Malone's Lies My Government Told Me and the
Better Future Coming speaks to the power of action and personal
growth based on knowledge.
Note: Mask mandates were discriminatory
toward people with autism. Travel mask mandates for healthy people
surely meant many autism families were grounded. And in today's
pugilistic environment of hotheads and the entitled, air travel
could be dangerous for anyone who does not wear a mask, even if the
reason is for a disability. If you are sick, and want to don
a mask as a courtesy, few could argue with that. If you feel safer
wearing a mask around others, no matter their health status, you
should have that choice. Ah, there's that word.....
From Leslie Manookian's Health Freedom Defense Fund:
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
heard oral argument in CDCs appeal of a district courts ruling
vacating the federal travel mask mandate.
Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF) challenged CDCs sweeping
mask rule on the basis that CDC violated the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA) by failing to notice the public, take public
comment, properly articulate and justify the rule, and lacked
statutory authority for issuing such a far-reaching rule affecting
millions of healthy people.
Noting that CDC did not immediately appeal the district courts
decision, HFDF attorney Brant Hadaway argued, "This is not about an
urgent matter of public health." He continued, had CDC believed the
issue was a "matter of life and death" the agency would have sought
to expedite the legal process.
Judge Brasher used the words slam dunk to describe the
plaintiffs argument that CDC violated the Administrative Procedure
Act (APA) in promulgating the federal travel mask requirement
absent public notice and comment. CDC cannot simply state that
there is an emergency to justify its actions - but thats exactly
what CDC did when it issued the mask mandate.
Leslie Manookian, president/founder Health Freedom Defense Fund
stated: We believe the district judges decision was correct and
that the 11th Circuit will affirm. Recent rulings by both the US
Supreme Court and the 11th Circuit have made clear that federal
agencies must follow the law - whether we are in a state of
emergency or not. That CDC failed to do so and imposed this mandate
on tens of millions of healthy Americans who ride buses, trains,
and planes every day as they go about their daily lives is a
blatant violation of our rights and...
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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with an undertaker.
Licensed since 1976, he has spent his entire life in the field
having been born into a family who owned and operated several
funeral homes in Chicago. He continued the family business after
getting his degree in Mortuary Science from the University of
Minnesota and still runs his own funeral home with his
children.
To put it bluntly, he has never not been around dead
people.
Although I have never had much interest in the life of a funeral
home director, I have admittedly been curious as to what they have
witnessed and experienced since Covid began. Is it true? Are
younger people dying an at alarming rate? What kinds of deaths have
increased or decreased and among whom? Has anything unusual been
happening that he has noticed, and if so, what?
I decided to reach out on a whim to see if he would answer my
questions. It reminded me of what it was like back in the mid to
late 2000s as a high school teacher. After teaching for over 10
years, suddenly we needed an autism specialist. I had had taught
over 1000 students by then and been among over 10,000 in our
building. We hadnt needed a specialist (let alone an entire room)
for autism until then, but to hear the experts tell it, students
with autism had been everywhere. We just didnt know it.
Was he being told the same thing now? Was his reality being
questioned? It was one thing for me to have 10 years of teaching
experience when the epidemic hit high schools. He has been
preparing the dead for over 50. It would be hard to convince him he
just didnt notice something.
He answered the phone immediately, greeting me quickly and ready
to talk. There werent too many pleasantries before we got to
business, and he didnt wait very long to let me know his feelings
about the role of the Covid vaccine. I hadnt even asked.
In a turn that should surprise exactly no one, the BIRD Group's
Tess Lawrie effortlessly pivots from promoting ivermectin as a cure
for COVID-19 to promoting it as a cure for cancer. It's another
example of how single-issue quacks almost inevitably embrace more
diverse quackery.
I recently shared that our main caregiver is starting a new
job. Like other caregivers whove joined Team Ronan, they are
actually on a bigger teamTeam Jameson. The longer they are here,
they become family. Thats because this person, who has
willingly stepped into our home, ends up helping all of us. I
dont mean doing chores or assisting each of us individually.
I mean that they naturally fit right in. As each year goes
by, the more they get to know us. The more we get to know
them, the deeper the friendship has become. When something
else comes along in their life, like a new job, the loss we feel
when its time for them to go is great.
We hate it when the good ones leave, but we always wish them the
very best.
While searching for a new provider these last few weeks, Ive run
into several brick walls. This week, I looked beyond our
community but still came up short. Many people have offered
great suggestions, which Ive taken into consideration, but Im still
without a reliable replacement.
Without the loving extra pair of hands weve grown to love here,
lifes been a little bitscratch thatlifes been a lot out of sorts.
I wasnt working outside of the home last time we looked for a
new caregiver. This time, Im juggling different demands and a
different schedule, including trying to keep my own part-time
hours.
I love a challenge, but this is proving to be more than a
challenge.
While looking for community college job boards and investigating
day programs this week, I thought back to the last time we lost a
caregiver to see how we handled it. Originally written in
2015, we posted the story here 3 years ago. Ill use some of
the same tips I shared, including asking even more people if anyone
knows someone whos looking for a job. God knows who we need
to join Team Ronan, so well pray that our paths will meet
soon. Well also hope that, in time, theyll become an active
member of Team Jameson, too.
Besides losing our latest caregiver, Im keeping in mind that my
in-house helpers are growing. At some point, the siblings may
not be as close to home to help as they are now. It would be
amazing if we were blessed with another qualified and loving
caregiver before the sibs are off on their own. While I
continue to pray for things to work out, just...
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still sensationalizing the "drought busting" California rain
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manufactured from Gulf of Mexico moisture, are more winter weather
creations being scheduled? Is chemically nucleated "snow" toxic?
Are wild fish caught in the
More tidbits from Virulent: The Vaccine War. Have you
purchased your virtual ticket to stream it and be part of the
Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by Drs. Gorski and Novella on
Jan. 29?
See you Sunday with Cathy Jameson. We publish Sunday -
Thursday.
We live in a world where sticks stones might break bones but
names - words - heck they'll destroy your life and send you
straight to bed with depression. Can you imagine
spending a DIME to study the terminology of autism? Thank you,
NEURODIVERSITY for more fluff while families are staggering to
complete collapse no matter WHERE their children fall on the
SPECTRUM. Can you believe we're arguing over WORDS rather than the
lack of services and supports?
A commentary titled A full semantic toolbox is essential for
autism research and practice to thrive was recently published in
Autism Research. Written by four mothers of individuals on
the spectrum, the commentary takes on the controversial topic of
neutral autism terminology that many in the neurodiversity movement
favor. Recent articles written from the
neurodiverse perspective suggest avoiding or replacing terms such
as disorder, deficit, risk, symptoms, challenging/problem behavior,
comorbid, and prevention when writing about autism. The
neurodiverse community considers these terms ableist, even though
the context in which those terms are used is not always considered.
The commentarys authors acknowledge that some scientific words may
provoke feelings of social stigmatization for individuals in the
neurodiversity movement. However, they believe those concerned
should counter and address that stigma but should not eliminate
scientifically accurate terminology while doing so. The authors
also point out that the words targeted for elimination most often
apply to individuals severely impacted by autism who are
traditionally the most underserved despite having the most needs.
Additionally, the authors state tha...
The Ohio measles outbreak is (hopefully) winding down. Vaccine
rates among American Kindergartners are dropping. A new cure for
sickle cell disease might not reach everyone who needs it. All
that, and acupuncture for deadly infections? It appears that the
miscellany of medical malarkey has returned again once more!
SBM has teamed with director/producer Tjardus Greidanus and
producer Laura Davis to host a virtual screening of their
documentary Virulent: The Vaccine War, followed by a
virtual Q&A. We also all thought it appropriate to dedicate the
showing of this excellent documentary about vaccine hesitancy and
the antivaccine movement to our recently departed colleague, Dr.
Harriet Hall.
by Charlie Hinderliter I dont remember ever having a flu shot
for most of my adult life. I wasnt opposed; I just assumed it was
meant for the young and the elderly and that flu wasnt going to be
a problem for someone like me. Or at least thats how I felt until
2018, when I nearly died from this preventable illness. Its not a
headspace Id like to return to, but if I can be a cautionary
tale...
Has the hype outpaced the evidence when it comes to cannabis? A
new clinical trial fails to show any benefit of CBD oil in patients
with advanced cancer.
The short answer is yes. Today we'll talk about the lymphatic
system and how it relates to detox and sleep. Again, your gut comes
into play (Gut-brain axis), as does neurodegenerative diseases,
including Parkinson's and ALS.
I saw this Tweet from Dr. Peter McCullough yesterday. "Young people
should have thought through genetic shots...." I wrote two
Tweet responses to voice my frustration.
Think about it. An MD asking the young adults who were raised on
the birthing person's milk of pharma trust to suddenly have the
capability, let alone the nerve, to question a new vaccine out of
the blue. Young adults who watched Elmo tell them to get their
vaccines. Young adults who never had a moment to themselves to
think, process, problem solve. Kids whose critical thinking skills
were not installed because Mom and Dad wanted to make sure they
never felt discomfort, pain, failure, loss. Kids who never saw a D
on a report card because all kids needed to feel safe. And now
we're going to tell them their troubles are their own fault? How
about the decades of data, science and heartache doled out daily by
the autism vaccine injury community. We have a lot of work ahead of
us to help people process the damage here, and coming.
A couple of years ago, I got a call
from JB Handley (hey, this sounds familiar!) and he was wicked
stoked! That's a little Massachusetts meets West Coast parlance for
wildly excited. His son had begun this thing called "spelling," and
he was having success. Life changing success. JB being JB,
wanted to make sure I knew about spelling for my daughters. He
wanted, and wants, EVERYONE to know that spelling can open the
communication channel for even the most profoundly autistic
individuals. He and his son Jameson wrote Underestimated: An Autism
Miracle (from Skyhorse Publishing.) I am spelling with my
youngest daughter. It's a slow process for her because of her
vision and gross motor planning. But I can see that she will become
successful in time, in her own way.
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to learn when, where and how you can watch the movie.
We'll keep you posted with updates. Spell on!
Dr. Paul Offit has been the
Godfather of the pediatric vaccine schedule for decades. He has
been our Moriarty. I once called him The Pope of the Church of the
Immaculate Vaccination on Huffington Post. And yet, in NEJM (below)
he is a voice of caution regarding the Covid booster. And caution
is the operative word. Remember the tale of the scorpion and the
frog. Remember one's nature. Mark Blaxill has written extensively
on Dr. Offit's career. Here are a few links.
"...Although boosting with a bivalent vaccine is likely to have
a similar effect as boosting with a monovalent vaccine, booster
dosing is probably best reserved for the people most likely to need
protection against severe disease specifically, older adults,
people with multiple coexisting conditions that put them at high
risk for serious illness, and those who are immunocompromised. In
the meantime, I believe we should stop
trying to prevent all symptomatic infections in healthy, young
people by boosting them with vaccines containing mRNA from strains
that might disappear a few months later."
With the flu season in full swing, its important to remember
that our beloved canine companions can also be susceptible to
catching the virus. Just like humans, dogs can be at risk of
getting the flu, and its important to take steps to protect them
from the virus. In this article, well explore how to protect your
dog from the flu, what to look out for, and the risks associated
with canine influenza.
What is Canine Influenza?
Canine influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by
the Influenza A or H3N2 virus, which is the same virus that causes
the flu in humans. This virus is highly contagious and can spread
from one dog to another through direct contact, coughing, sneezing,
or even through contact with contaminated objects.
The Symptoms of Canine Influenza
The symptoms of canine influenza are similar to those of the
human flu, and include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing,
sneezing, and a runny nose. In some cases, dogs may also develop a
secondary bacterial infection, which can lead to more serious
complications such as pneumonia.
How to Protect Your Dog from the Flu
The best way to protect your dog from the flu is to keep them
away from other dogs that may be infected. If you do come into
contact with other dogs, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with
soap and water before handling your own dog.
The Risks of Canine Influenza
Canine influenza can be a serious illness and can even be fatal
in some cases. The virus is most commonly spread through direct
contact between infected and healthy dogs, so its important to take
steps to protect your dog from other dogs that may be infected.
In addition, dogs that contract the virus can also transmit it
to other dogs, so its important to keep your dog away from other
dogs that may be infected.
The Number of Dogs Affected by the Flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), approximately 1 to 5 percent of all dogs in the United
States will become infected with the canine influenza virus each
year. The virus is most commonly found in dogs that are kept in
kennels or in shelters, and it is less common in pet dogs that are
kept in the home.
It is also important to remember that humans can transmit
certain illnesses to dogs, so its important to take precautions
when handling your dog. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap
and water before and after handling your dog, and avoid contact
with other dogs if you are feeling ill.
In addition to taking the necessary steps to protect your dog
from the flu, there are also some other things that you can do to
boost their immune system. Providing your dog with a balanced diet
that includes vitamins and minerals, as well as regular exercise,
can help to keep their immune system strong. You can also give your
dog supplements, such as probiotics, that ca...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly
prevalent and often misunderstood diagnosis. According to the
Centers for Disease Control, 11% of children ages 4 to 17 have been
diagnosed with ADHD. The condition is characterized by symptoms
such as restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing.
Psychologists have long debated whether ADHD is a deficit or a
distinct cognitive style. But a recent review of the evidence
suggests that ADHD traits might have helped early humans survive
and thrive.
The Cognitive Benefits of ADHD
Humans have evolved over thousands of years to develop certain
cognitive abilities that help us survive. According to a recent
review of the literature, ADHD traits like impulsivity and
restlessness may be the result of evolutionary adaptations that
once helped us succeed.
For example, impulsivity might have helped early humans respond
quickly to danger or seize opportunities. Restlessness may have
helped us explore our environment and find new sources of food.
A recent review of the evidence by child and adolescent
psychiatrist Annie Swanepoel and colleagues (2022) makes the case
for the latter. They argue that ADHD traits likely evolved in early
human environments that rewarded exploration, novelty seeking, and
movement, such as nomadic and migrating communities.
If theyre right, this has tremendous implications not only for
education but also for how we talk and think about ADHD and other
supposed neurodevelopmental disorders. Instead of seeing ADHD as a
deficit to be fixed, we should see it as a gift to be nurtured.
The review by Swanepoel et al. (2022) suggests that ADHD traits
likely evolved in early human environments that rewarded
exploration, novelty seeking, and movement. This suggests that,
rather than seeing ADHD as a deficit to be fixed, we should view it
as a cognitive style that can be nurtured to unlock its
potential.
For example, research shows that people with ADHD are often more
creative and naturally adept at problem solving (Konrad &
Eriksen, 2018). This is likely due to their superior working memory
and visual-spatial skills, which enable them to think outside the
box and come up with innovative solutions.
The review also found evidence that people with ADHD have
superior working memory and better visual-spatial skills than those
without the condition. Working memory enables us to remember a task
and complete it later, while visual-spatial skills are important
for navigation and problem-solving
The Impact of ADHD on Education
In recent years, the negative consequences of ADHD have been
well-documented. ADHD can lead to lower academic achievement,
absenteeism, and a higher risk of dropping out of school.
At the same time, the review found that ADHD traits can be
beneficial in certain educational contexts. For example, people
with ADHD often perform better in hands-on and creative learning
envi...
No one should have to go through a difficult childhood. However,
life isnt always so simple. Unfortunately, many children experience
trauma and difficult situations that can have long-lasting effects.
However, a new study has revealed that those who have experienced a
troubled childhood are often the strongest women.
The Shocking Statistics of Childhood Trauma
The statistics of childhood trauma are staggering. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately
one in six children are exposed to at least one traumatic event
before the age of 16. These events could include physical, sexual,
or emotional abuse, witnessing violence or a death, or being a
victim of bullying.
The effects of these traumas can be seen in adulthood. The
American Psychological Association (APA) states that people who
experienced childhood trauma are more likely to suffer from mental
health issues such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety. They are also
at an increased risk for health problems such as heart disease and
cancer.
The Unexpected Link Between Childhood Trauma and Strength
Despite the devastating effects of childhood trauma, a new study
by researchers at the University of Queensland has revealed that
those who have experienced a troubled childhood are often the
strongest women.
The study surveyed over 1,000 women between the ages of 18 and
95 and asked questions about their childhoods, their emotional
strength and psychological resilience. The results showed that
those who had experienced a troubled childhood were more likely to
have a higher level of emotional strength and psychological
resilience than those who did not have such experiences.
The researchers believe that this could be due to an exposure
effect. This means that those who have experienced traumatic events
in their childhoods have developed coping mechanisms and strategies
to deal with difficult situations, which in turn has helped them to
become stronger and more resilient.
The Power of the Mind
Its not just the exposure effect that could be making these
women stronger. It could also be due to the power of the mind.
Studies have shown that those who are able to reframe their
experiences in a positive way are more likely to be better equipped
to handle difficult situations.
For example, if a person is able to look at a traumatic
experience and see it as an opportunity to learn and grow, they are
more likely to be resilient and emotionally strong. This is because
they have reframed the experience to be something positive, rather
than something negative.
The Strength of a Troubled Childhood
The study reveals an important lesson: that those who have
experienced a troubled childhood can still become strong and
resilient adults. This doesnt mean that their experiences werent
traumatic or difficult, but it does mean that they are capable of
overcoming their struggles and becoming...
When it comes to chocolate, most of us take the safe bet and go
for the dark variety. Its known to be lower in sugar and packed
with antioxidants, so why wouldnt you reach for it? Unfortunately,
a recent investigation conducted by Consumer Reports has revealed
that dark chocolate may contain levels of lead and cadmium that are
potentially hazardous to health. So before you reach for that bar
of dark chocolate, it may be wise to take a closer look at whats
inside.
What Did the Study Find?
Consumer Reports recently tested 50 different varieties of dark
chocolate, looking for levels of lead and cadmium. The results
werent good. Almost half of the samples tested contained levels of
lead and/or cadmium that exceeded the limits set by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). The highest levels of contamination
were found in chocolates from Hersheys, Trader Joes, and
Ghirardelli.
The Potential Health Risks
Lead and cadmium are both toxic metals that can be absorbed into
the body and accumulate over time. Lead exposure is particularly
dangerous for young children, as it can affect their brain
development. It can also cause anemia, weakness, and abdominal pain
in adults. Cadmium exposure, on the other hand, can lead to kidney
and bone damage.
The researchers from Consumer Reports also found that the levels
of lead and cadmium in the chocolates varied based on where the
cocoa was sourced from. The chocolates sourced from Africa and Asia
tended to have higher levels of the metals than those sourced from
South America.
The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Despite the potential health risks, dark chocolate still has
some nutritional benefits. Its high in antioxidants, which can help
protect the body from free radical damage. It also contains
minerals like magnesium, copper, and iron, which can help boost
energy levels and regulate metabolism.
Reducing Your Risk
The good news is that its still possible to enjoy dark chocolate
without having to worry about lead and cadmium contamination. Here
are some tips for reducing your risk:
Look for brands that use cocoa beans sourced from South
America.
According to CRs findings, the safer choices
are:
-Mast Organic Dark Chocolate 80% Cocoa. CR found an
ounce contained 14% less lead and 40% less cadmium than Californias
allowable limits.
-Taza Chocolate Organic Deliciously Dark Chocolate
70% Cacao held 33% less lead and 74% less cadmium.
-Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate 86% Cacao
contained 36% less lead and 39% less cadmium.
-Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight
Delight. Lead contained was 61% below the allowable level and
cadmium 96% below its allowable limit.
When it comes to sweet dreams, theres nothing like a spoonful of
honey and Himalayan salt. This delectable combination may not be
the most conventional sleep aid, but research suggests it is a
powerful one. With its unique blend of natural minerals and
antioxidants, honey and Himalayan salt can help you sleep better,
enjoy more energy and even boost your immunity and digestive
health. Lets take a closer look at the science behind this magical
mix.
The Benefits of Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that has been enjoyed for
centuries. Its made by bees who collect nectar from flowers, which
is then broken down into simple sugars and enzymes. This process
gives honey its distinctive flavor and aroma, and also makes it
easier for our bodies to digest. Honey is often used as a natural
remedy for many ailments, including coughs and sore throats. But
its benefits dont end there: research suggests that honey can also
help improve sleep, energy, immunity and digestive health.
Sleep: Honeys natural sugars promote the release of insulin and
other hormones, which can help reduce stress levels and relax the
body. It also contains antioxidants which can help reduce
inflammation and promote restful sleep.
Energy: Honey is an excellent source of energy, as it contains
fructose and glucose, two types of simple sugars that are quickly
absorbed by the body. Consuming honey before exercise can help
increase energy levels, making it easier to stay active and
alert.
Immunity: Honey contains powerful antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory compounds which can help boost the immune system
and protect against infections.
Digestive Health: Honey is known to be a gentle laxative, so it
can help stimulate the digestive system and aid in digestion. It
also helps balance pH levels in the gut, which can help reduce
bloating and improve overall digestive health.
In addition to its sleep-promoting benefits, honey has also been
found to have positive effects on the liver overnight. Studies
suggest that consuming honey before bed can help reduce
inflammation in the liver, improve liver enzyme levels, and reduce
oxidative stress. This can help promote better liver health and
improve overall wellbeing. So, adding a spoonful of honey to your
evening routine may be a great way to get a good nights rest and
also support your liver health.
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt that is mined from the
Himalayan Mountains in Pakistan. It is known for its distinctive
pink color and high mineral content, which includes calcium,
magnesium, potassium and iron. Himalayan salt has long been used as
a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, from sore throats to
muscle cramps. Research suggests that it can also help improve
sleep, energy, immunity and digestive health.
Sleep: Himalayan salt is rich in minerals which can help relax
the body and promote restful sleep. It also helps ba...
With the new year its a perfect time to focus on your health
regimen, including healthy detoxification support. And
detoxification is the perfect tool to ensure you are optimizing
your health. Many people turn to detox drinks to help
them achieve their cleansing goals. Studies have found that natural
ingredients are especially beneficial for aiding the bodys natural
detoxification process. This article will take a look at a
delicious detox drink recipe featuring six natural ingredients that
will help you unlock the power of natural detoxification.
What Exactly Does Detoxification Mean?
Detoxification is an important process by which our bodies rid
themselves of toxins. It is a process of removing toxins from the
body both from internal sources such as the liver and kidneys, and
from external sources such as the environment. These toxins can
come from air pollution, chemical byproducts, pesticides, drugs, or
even processed foods.
The body naturally detoxifies itself, but it is important to
support this process with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Detox
drinks can be a great way to give your body a natural boost that
will help it to rid itself of toxins.
According to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by OnePoll, 38%
of people surveyed said they had used a detox drink of some kind to
help them cleanse their bodies. Seventy-two percent of those people
said they had noticed an improvement in their overall health, and
81% said they felt an improvement in their energy levels.
Another survey by the journal Health Psychology found that
people who had used detox drinks reported feeling better overall,
both physically and mentally. The survey also suggested that people
felt more motivated and focused after drinking detox drinks.
Detox Drink Recipe with 6 Cleansing Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 lemon
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 cucumber
A handful of mint leaves
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 cup of coconut water
Instructions:
Juice the lemon and lime, and add to a blender.
Peel the cucumber, cut into small pieces, and add to the
blender.
Add the apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, turmeric powder,
cayenne pepper, and mint leaves to the blender.
Add the coconut water and blend until smooth.
Serve over ice.
Studies have found that detox drinks can be beneficial for
overall health. They can help to reduce inflammation in the body,
support the bodys natural detoxification process, and promote
healthy digestion. Detox drinks are also rich in antioxidants,
which can help to protect the body from free radical damage.
Check out these health benefits:
Lemon: Lemons are rich in vitamin C, an
antioxidant that helps to protect the body fr...
We all know Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, but did
you know it can also have a positive effect on your brain function?
Recent research has shown that higher levels of Vitamin D in brain
tissue are associated with better cognitive function. While Vitamin
D is naturally found in some foods, many of us are deficient due to
inadequate sunlight exposure and poor dietary choices. In this
article, well explore the latest research surrounding Vitamin D and
brain function, the symptoms of deficiency, the best ways to get
Vitamin D, and why its important to supplement with magnesium.
Why Were Vitamin D Deficient
The body produces Vitamin D when its exposed to ultraviolet (UV)
rays from the sun. However, many of us are deficient in Vitamin D
due to inadequate sunlight exposure and poor dietary choices.
According to the 2019 National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, nearly 42% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient. This is a
concerning statistic, especially considering the fact that Vitamin
D plays an important role in many bodily functions, including brain
health.
Vitamin D and Brain Function
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients looked at the
association between Vitamin D levels in the brain and cognitive
function. The study found that higher levels of Vitamin D in the
brain were associated with better cognitive function. The
researchers concluded that Vitamin D may play a role in protecting
the brain from age-related decline.
Another study published in the journal Neurology found that
Vitamin D deficiency was associated with increased risk of
cognitive decline. The study followed over 2000 participants for 10
years and found that those with the lowest levels of Vitamin D were
more likely to experience cognitive decline.
The Link Between Vitamin D and Magnesium
Vitamin D and magnesium are essential nutrients for optimal
brain health. Magnesium helps the body absorb Vitamin D, and a
magnesium deficiency can lead to Vitamin D deficiency. Thats why
its important to supplement with both nutrients when trying to
increase your Vitamin D levels.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms, including
fatigue, depression, muscle weakness, joint pain, and impaired
immune system function. If left untreated, Vitamin D deficiency can
lead to serious health problems, such as osteoporosis and heart
disease.
The Best Ways to Get Vitamin D
The best way to get Vitamin D is to spend 10-15 minutes in the
sun each day without sunscreen. This will provide your body with
the Vitamin D it needs to maintain optimal health.
Another way to get Vitamin D is through foods such as fish,
eggs, and fortified milk. If youre unable to get enough Vitamin D
through diet and sun exposure, you may need to supplement with a
Vitamin D3 supplement. Be sure to also take a magnesium supplement
to ensure your body is able to a...
This was a recent update I shared with family and
friends. Its not the medication issue that Id asked them to
pray about last month (for that
medication,its the same status as beforewere still
running out of it), but here was a new thing I asked them to pray
about
For the love of all that is holy and Name Brand ONLY. Dont
send my kid the generic form when his prescription clearly states
he needs name brand. And dont let me catch you stretching the
truth to make it easy for you when I ask you to read what the
doctor wrote. The doctor wrote Name Brand Only.
SO DO THAT!!!!!!!!!!
FYI, the doc wrote it correctly but didnt add the crucial
code. Words are good but that code! Computers respond to
codes, not well-intentioned words anymore. Without that info,
unbeknownst* to a patient, the pharmacy can legally change it and
fill the script with generic.
At that point, if I was the pharmacy tech, Id ringy dingy the
doctor and ask, Did ya mean to leave the code out, or do you wanna
maybe fill it in?
DEAR LORD.
Can we please get a tee tiny break with the meds issues?!
*I beknownst it. Weve run into this horrible, worrisome
issue before (generic can cause worse issues for Ronan).
Plus, when I called the Rx in on Monday, I asked for the medication
by its brand name. Yep. Yep, we can send it, the pharmacy
tech told me. Well have it to you by Wednesday. THANK
GOD I read labels and package inserts. I immediately called
and let the tech who answered know of the error. I then asked
her to refill the supply with the name brand.
I was shocked, and actually pretty angry, when she asked me,
Maam, can you have him finish out the month supply we just
sent?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
No! Fix it!!
Were already dealing with a potentially scary med issue.
I, and Rone, dont need two potentially scary med issues. Ive
called the docs office and will pray that one of the amazing nurses
jumps through hoops for us again.
Those nurses. We love how much they help us. (had to end
this on a positive because I was getting all kinds of stabby there
for a few minutes)
The human resource department or engaging the management can
solve some workplace disputes. However, only an employment lawyer
can handle some workplace situations or conflicts. Its vital to
have an expert in employment law handling or advising on complex
and contentious matters. Otherwise, employees or employers might
suffer, affecting their careers and lives. These are some of the
several scenarios when its paramount to seek legal help instead of
solving the matter on your own. It might be helpful for you to
visit Levitt LLP and learn
from the information on their website.
1. Workplace Bullying
Studies reveal that extreme workplace
bullying negatively affects employee productivity and morale.
Surprisingly, a significant number of depressed employees are due
to bullying at work. Also, most employees who get bullied at work
take sick leaves frequently, affecting workplace productivity.
Workplace bullying can take different forms, such as using abusive
language, humiliating comments, unjustified criticism, and
intimidating behavior. Fortunately, an employment attorney can help
resolve such disputes.
2. Wage and Hour Claims
Workers struggling to handle wage and hour issues can
benefit from the services of an employment lawyer. These claims go
beyond addressing non-payment and underpayment wages. They can also
entail inadequate break times, fair wages, and receiving paychecks
in time. Consider consulting an employment attorney to help your
organization deal with any of these issues.
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org
California "rainpocalypse", is there more to the story? Europe just
went through it's warmest winter temperatures in recorded history
while locations in Siberia were 80 degrees below zero. What's wrong
with this picture? Ocean oxygen levels are dropping fast, fisheries
are plummeting and animal populations are collapsing, how much
longer can the current
In a groundbreaking
decision filed today, NY State (NYS) Supreme Court Judge Gerard
Neri held that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
is now null, void, and of no effect. The court held that the NYS
Dept. of Health lacked the authority to impose such a mandate as
this power is reserved to the state legislature. Furthermore, the
court found that the mandate was arbitrary and capricious as
COVID-19 vaccines do not stop transmission, vitiating any rational
basis for a mandate.
Childrens Health Defense (CHD) financed this lawsuit on behalf
of Medical Professionals for Informed Consent and several
individual healthcare workers. Sujata Gibson, lead attorney, said,
This is a huge win for New York healthcare workers, who have been
deprived of their livelihoods for more than a year. This is also a
huge win for all New Yorkers, who are facing dangerous and
unprecedented healthcare worker shortages throughout New York
State.
CHD President Mary Holland stated, We are thrilled by this
critical win against a COVID vaccine mandate, correctly finding
that any such mandate at this stage, given current knowledge is
arbitrary. We hope that this decision will continue the trend
towards lifting these dangerous and unwarranted vaccine mandates
throughout the country.
We are off to a great start in 2023.
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About Childrens Health Defense:
Childrens Health Defense is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our mission is to end childhood health epidemics by working
aggressively to eliminate harmful exposures, hold those responsible
accountable and establish safeguards to prevent future harm. For
more information or to donate to CHD, visit ChildrensHealthDefense.org.
Have you ever seen the office supply trucks
that say, "Who but WB Mason?" I was trying to think of a clever
introduction for two books that should be required reading. So,
"Who but Skyhorse Publishing?
Ed Dowd's Cause Unknown can't be updated
fast enough as we see a steady stream of sudden heart attacks and
deaths in the news. Dr. Robert Malone's Lies My Government Told Me and the
Better Future Coming speaks to the power of action and personal
growth based on knowledge. See you on Sunday with Cathy's
post.
Washington, D.C. On Jan. 10, attorneys for Childrens
Health Defense (CHD) filed an
appeal in the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit challenging the
New Jersey District
Court judges Sep. 22, 2022 dismissal of CHDs Aug. 16, 2021
lawsuit against Rutgers and
university officials for their COVID-19 vaccine requirement for
students to attend classes, whether in person or remotely. The
mandate that began at the start of the 2021 Fall semester now
requires full vaccination and boosters for students, faculty
and staff.
The appeal seeks a finding that the district court erred by
misapplying the applicable standard of review to students due
process and equal protection challenges. It also seeks to show that
the court failed to accept the Plaintiffs allegations as true, as
it must on a motion to dismiss. Appellants also contest the courts
decision that students with religious exemptions lacked standing,
finding that their claims were moot.
The appeal disputes that Rutgers was delegated police power to
mandate experimental COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, Rutgers
Policy is preempted by federal law.
There are national implications for all students in colleges and
universities across the country because appellants ask the court to
answer a fundamental question: Does a university have the legal
authority to coerce a students consent to a highly invasive
injection of a yet-to-be-fully investigated experimental
vaccine that does not prevent the spread of disease and poses risk
of serious harm? CHD and the thirteen students that filed this
appeal say no, they dont.
The
appeal brief states, To this day these injections have not been
tested to prove that they minimize outbreaks. Rutgers knows this
well as Rutgers is carrying out clinical trials for all three
vaccine manufacturers, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &
Johnson.
Representing the Appellants in addition to Mr. Kennedy are
New Jersey Attorney Julio Gomez, CHD Senior Counsel Ray Flores and
CHD President and General Counsel Mary Holland.
Its unacceptable for Rutgers or any other school to coerce
students and employees to take experimental medications to attend
school or to...
We are no strangers to censorship. The autism/vaccine injury (which
I have nicknamed 'vinjury') community has been gaslit and shadow
banned for years. Case in point: Age of Autism was Google News
indexed for many years. One day, it just stopped. Thank you to
Robert Kennedy Jr for his swift action to defeat the juggernaut of
suppression that hides behind the facade of public health. Only war
used to receive this kid glove treatment. Today, war is waged not
by The Pentagon, but by CDC. But against whom? From The
Defender:
In a live interview this evening on Fox News Tucker Carlson
Tonight, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chairman and chief litigation
counsel for Childrens Health Defense (CHD), announced that he and
several other plaintiffs filed a groundbreaking novel
lawsuit making antitrust and constitutional claims against
legacy media outlets.
The lawsuit targets the
Trusted News Initiative (TNI), a self-described industry
partnership launched in March 2020 by several of the worlds largest
news organizations, including the BBC, The Associated Press (AP),
Reuters and The Washington Post all of which are named as
defendants in the lawsuit. Read the full story at THE
DEFENDER.
Are Covid-19 shots Vaccines or Gene therapies? The Fact
checkers have been out in force trying to correct the
misinformation. Here we Fact Check the Fact Checkers.
A November 29th 2022 opinion article in Forbes had a headline
stating, Yes. The Vaccine Changes Your DNA. Just a
little bit. Thats a good thing. The piece
was written by Johns Hopkins University biomedical engineering
Professor Steven Salzberg, a genome expert.
This prompted Anti-vaxers to go into overdrive on
Social Media. I told ya so! was one quote. And Fact
Checkers at Facebook and elsewhere made sure they blocked the
misinformation from these evil people who just dont understand
science. Notwithstanding an expert in the field had originated the
first headline, a rewrite then appeared: Covid Vaccines
dont alter your-DNA they help choose cells to strengthen your
immune response. Wow. And the research for this claim
is where exactly?
Other Fact Checkers were keen to point out that
vaccines dont change your DNA.
The trouble with all this is that opinions are like belly
buttons. Everybody has got one. So lets not run with opinions, lets
run with facts and see how the controversy could have occurred.
.
Fact: The mRNA compounds were being
developed back in 2015 as a new way of delivering vaccines.
messenger RNA is genetic material, containing genetic instructions
to make proteins.
Fact: The FDA defined gene therapy in July
2015 Human gene therapy seeks to modify or manipulate the
expression of a gene or to alter the biological properties of
living cells for therapeutic use. Gene therapy is a technique that
modifies a persons genes to treat or cure illness.
Fact: Modernas November 2018 Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration statement is clear that
its mRNA injections are gene therapies: mRNA is considered a
gene therapy by the FDA.
Fact: In the BioNTech registration it
states, (In) the United States and in the European Union, mRNA
therapies have been classified as gene therapy medicinal
products.
Fact: Pfizer repeated exactly this
statement in their September 2019 SEC filing.
Fact: In 2019 Moderna stated that mRNA
technology was of a novel and unprecedented nature.
So why were they not classified originally as vaccines?
Fact: At the time the CDC definition of a
vaccine was A product that stimulates a persons immune
system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the
person from that...
World-renowned attorney joins medical professionals,
independent journalists and media outlets to address collusion
among behemoth media conglomerates to silence smaller publishing
competitors in violation of antitrust and free speech laws.
Amarillo, TX A first-of-its-kind antitrust action
was filed Tuesday against the British Broadcasting Corporation
(BBC), The Washington Post, Reuters and Associated Press, seeking
damages totaling millions of dollars based on the collusive
censorship of online health and political news publishers who dared
to question the narrative relating to vital matters such as the
COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine mandates.
The lawsuit reveals that by March 2020, a partnership was
created called the Trusted News Initiative (TNI) between Big Tech
and legacy media to exclude rival publishers from the dominant
internet platforms. On Dec. 10, 2020, TNI
agreed to focus on combatting the spread of harmful vaccine
disinformation. This coordinated effort is, by definition, a
classic unlawful group boycott to damage the ability of smaller
publishers to compete or even survive.
Members of the TNI include
legacy media outlets the BBC, The Washington Post, Reuters and
Associated Press, along with social media and tech giantsTwitter,
Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Microsoft/LinkedIn and Google/YouTube.
The TNI members collectively hold 90% of the overall social media
market, an 85% market share of the online social media news market,
a 90% share of the social networking market, 75% of the video
hosting market, and over 90% of the search-engine market.
The complaint points to
multiple examples of what plaintiffs state violates antitrust
laws.
By their own
admission, members of the Trusted News Initiative (TNI) agreed
to work together, and have in fact worked together, to exclude
from the worlds dominant Internet platforms rival news
publishers who engage in reporting that challenges and competes
with TNI members reporting on certain issues relating to
COVID-19 and U.S. politics.
For example, TNI members deemed the following to be
misinformation that could not be published on the worlds
dominant Internet platforms: (A) claims that COVID originated in
a laboratory in Wuhan,...
In Taking On Big Pharma: Dr. Charles Bennetts Battle, retired
law professor Julius Getman and his wife, Terri LeClercq, a retired
rhetoric professor, unravel the unethical use of the False Claims
Act to neutralize a thorn in Big Pharmas side.
Washington, D.C. Larger-than-life, creative and fiercely
ambitious, Dr. Charlie Bennett has a long history of revealing
dangerous side effects of bestselling medicines. Naturally, Big
Pharma would want to take him down; that was to be expected. The
surprise was how eager university administrators and states
attorneys were to help.
In 2006, Bennetts meta-analysis of existing data showed that
top-selling ESAs (erythropoietin stimulating agents) created
previously unrecognized risks, deaths and serious illness.
According to Dr. Steven Rosen, chief scientific officer of the City
of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, Bennett
saved more lives than anyone in American medicine.
Alarmed by Bennetts research, Dr. Otis Brawley, an FDA committee
advisor at the time said, I am concerned that this compound is a
tumor fertilizer. What data do you have to assure me that this is
not Miracle-Gro for cancer? He didnt get a satisfactory
response.
Linda Martin, Ph.D. an advocate for safer use of fluoroquinolone
antibiotics after surviving a devastating reaction to Levaquin,
praises Bennett: Charlie has no idea of how many people think of
him as their hero. He was their voice. Floxed patients often feel
lonely and abandoned. Charlie let them know that they had important
support.
Bennetts work also created enemies: An Amgen executive told him,
If you publish this, I will destroy you.
In a coordinated, well-funded campaign to discredit Bennett and
refute his work, powerful interests from Big Pharma, academia and
law enforcement went after him. Besieged by lawsuits, accused of
mishandling government grant money and violating the False Claims
Act (also known as the Whistleblower Act), he was eventually forced
to leave his academic position taken from pharma superstar to
disgrace and disrepute in the blink of an eye.
Taking On Big Pharma explores Bennetts achievements and
evaluates the charges against him, while exposing the unsettling
relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and academia. The
result of more than five years of research and hundreds of hours of
interviews with scientists, academicians and federal prosecutors,
this is an unflinching look at how institutions, purportedly
devoted to public health and education, can be corrupted for profit
whether from drug sales or resear...
Phil will talk about health today and hopefully, twice a month
calling on his knowledge of over 40 years in alternative healing to
keep ourselves at optimal well-being. He will tell us how to use
breath awareness for physical and psychological well-being, etc.
Ill also bring some information regarding sleeping and its
importance to detox and inflammation.
A series of Jan. 6 tweets by newly
sworn-in Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey detailed how Biden
officials sought to censor tweets by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,
chairman and chief litigation counsel of Childrens Health Defense
(CHD), conservative commentator Tucker Carlson and others.
Citing documents and emails between social media employees and
White House officials, Bailey exposed how the White House sought to
censor Kennedy for a tweet questioning suspicious deaths of elderly
individuals after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and seeking a
good faith investigation into the true causes of the deaths.
The White House specifically targeted Kennedys Jan. 22, 2021,
tweet about the then-recent death of baseball Hall of Famer Hank
Aaron, 18 days after he publicly received the Moderna
vaccine...
With contributed chapters from other leading thinkers, such as Dr.
Paul Marik and Professor Mattias Desmet, and drawing upon
history, psychology, and economics, Lies My Govt Told
Me looks at COVID from numerous angles. Never satisfied with a
simple answer or easy solution, Dr. Malone proposes multiple action
plans for a better future.
By Kim Rossi Your pediatrician is being told by her union (the AAP)
that she should put your overweight 12 year old on weight
loss drugs, and schedule bariatric surgery for your obese teenager.
This is the same AAP that gets its funding from Coca Cola.
The same AAP that has presided over the sickest generation in
history. The same AAP that injected hundreds of micrograms of
mercury into infants and toddlers without a second thought, hell,
without a FIRST thought. The same AAP that watched autism soar from
1 in 10,000 to can't swing a dead cat. They will drug and
cut your child rather demand the changes needed for real
health. This is an insanity even the most pharma obedient
American should view with shock and horror. It's a complete
dereliction of duty by the physicians and frankly, by parents as
well. Obesity doesn't happen overnight. It happens with the first
Gatorade at age 2 because the color is fun and she just wants a
sip. It happens with a McHappy Meal loaded with sugar. It happens
because we LET it happen. Worse? Almost three quarters
of pediatricians are WOMEN - white women responsible
for children's health. In a medical field that had once been
overwhelmingly dominated by men, pediatrics is fast developing into
what will be a female dominated medical practice.(Source, Career Trend)
Have they no shame? Or are they just the laziest sons of bitches to
for jocks" - what we used to call geology class as the science
requirement in liberal arts programs. the kids suffering the
highest obesity rates are...
Jeremy Sicile-Kira is an artist who is
on the spectrum - he paints with bursts of color. As he sees life.
Readers will know his mother Chantal Sicile-Kira, a talented
author whose books on autism topics have helped so many
families. Congratulations to Jeremy for the recognition on POV (Point of View)
on PBS. From the website:
Jeremy Sicile-Kira uses painting to transcend his disability
and communicate his dreams to others. This film accompanies
the broadcast premiere of I Didn't See You There.
When a circus tent goes up outside his Oakland apartment, a
disabled filmmaker launches into a meditative journey exploring the
history of freakdom, vision, and (in)visibility. Shot from the
director's physical perspective mounted to his wheelchair or
handheld I Didn't See You There serves as a clear rebuke to the
norm of disabled people being seen and not heard. Winner, 2022
Sundance, U.S. Documentary Director and Grand Jury Prize
nominee. Visit the site
here.
I shared back in November that my husband and I got to go
Up, Up and Away. At the end of that post, because Ronan had gotten sick
unexpectedly while we were gone, I asked for prayers for another
trip we had planned.
Ill pray that the upcoming trip we have planned together is
a success. Ill pray that Ronan and the kids will be just fine
this next time also. Ill pray thankful prayers in advance for
the people whove offered to help us watch the kids. If youd
like to pray with me for all of that, too, Id be so very
grateful.
That next trip was something we were both very much looking
forward to. Gifted to go away, it would take loads more
planning. It would take needing to ask for extra help from
friends. It would take using a passport also. My
husband and I were invited to a Christmas party in Germany. I
havent been to Europe since 1999, so of course I wanted to
go! Since it sounded crazy to go that far just for a party,
we decided wed make at least a long weekend out of it. But
could we still manage that, especially after the worrisome texts
wed received as soon as we landed on that last trip?
We wouldnt know if we could manage it unless we went.
After very, very careful consideration and knowing wed be
blessed with two caregivers willing to look after the kids, we got
ready for an overseas adventure. As we prepared to tippy toe
out of the country, I could hardly contain my excitement! Wed
both made lists of things we hoped wed get to see, and I couldnt
wait to just be there at those sites. I had a few absolute
must see places. My husband, who for years has gotten to
travel the world for work, had some definite musts also places hed
already gotten to tour but had always wished I couldve been with
him.
With that list in hand, I took time to find the best route for
us to take.
While looking at which airlines we could afford and factoring
just how little time wed be in country, I was excited to see that
an Aer Lingu...
Albany, NY On Jan. 10, New Yorkers will return to the
state Capitol in Albany to proactively protest over a dozen failed
2022 bills that will likely be back on the table in the new
legislative session. Speakers at the rally will include Childrens
Health Defense (CHD) President Mary Holland, Epidemiologist Dr.
Paul Alexander, leader of The Peoples Convoy Brian Brase, fired NYC
teacher Moe Oliver and many more.
Some of the
potential bills that could return for a vote in the upcoming
session include legislation that forces children to receive
COVID-19 shots in order to attend school, allows minors to consent
to medical procedures without parental knowledge or consent, and
removes religious vaccine exemptions for all workers and college
students.
Last year, thousands showed up at the Capitol to confront bills
seeking to codify mandates, and not one of those bills became law,
said Michael Kane, grassroots organizer for CHD, who is
co-sponsoring the return to Albany. This year, we are coming back
to educate our lawmakers, especially those newly elected.
On January 4, 2022,
protesters gathered at the Capitol to voice their opposition to
the proposed mandates. At that time, access to the Capitol and
Legislative Office Building (LOB) was restricted to individuals who
could provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
within the previous 48 hours, which forced attendees to rally
outside with no access to legislators. These buildings are now open
to the public.
Having access to the Capitol this time around lifts a barrier
that will allow protesters to meet with their elected officials to
discuss these important issues, said Kane.
Focus on whole, unprocessed foods: Candida-friendly recipes
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The autism community landscape has changed
over the years, as everything changes. Many AofA readers were at
Autism One the year Robert F. Kennedy Jr (whispers flooded the
hallways, RFK Jr is HERE?!) spoke about pediatric vaccine injury
and Dr. Paul Offit. We watched the debut of Eric Gladen's World
Mercury Project movie Trace Amounts. We thought we were on the cusp
of a breakthrough. That the autism vaccine connection would finally
take center stage and the nation would wake up. Well, the nation is
indeed WOKE in 2023, just not as we might have hoped. The World
Mercury Project became Children's Health Defense. And
Laura Bono, the Executive Director, has the deepest autism bona
fides I can imagine. Let's hope that by working
simultaneously, we can change this landscape once and for all.
Below is a link to CHD TV Good Morning CHD.
"The old has gone, and the new has come. Its 2023, and much has
happened since the start of Childrens Health Defense. Nadera
Lopez-Garrity and Laura Bono have a lighthearted conversation on
Good Morning CHD to share highlights from the past years in the
medical freedom movement as well as hopeful efforts."
By Ed Dowd, from Skyhorse Publishing. The CEO of the OneAmerica
insurance company publicly disclosed that during the third and
fourth quarters of 2021, death in people of working age (1864) was
40 percent higher than it was before the pandemic.
If you cant stand the heat, then stay out of the kitchen! Heat
plays an important in our lives, not just idioms. Indeed, our
universe is made up of energy and matter. What is matter? Matter is
made of atoms and molecules. Energy then causes these atoms and
molecules to stay in motion. Together, this motion creates a form
of energy called heat.
Here are seven facts and characteristics of heat you need to
know:
1. Types of Heat
In order to understand the characteristics of heat, it is
important to know what heat means. Heat is the transfer of kinetic
energy from one object or medium to another source or object. The
transfer of heat energy can occur via three methods: convection,
conduction, and radiation.
2. Heat Conduction
Heat transfer via conduction takes place when two objects are
in direct contact and the temperature of one object is greater than
the temperature of the other object. The heat transfer is usually
via kinetic energy from the warmer object to the cooler object. A
classic example of heat conduction is taking a warm shower on a
cold day. The warm water will quickly warm up the cold body.
3 Heat Transfer
Heat transfer by convection occurs when there is motion of the
gas or liquid particles that transfer energy from a hotter area to
a cooler area. A classic example is the use of a heater during a
cold day. The warm air generated by the heater rises to the top and
the cold air falls to the bottom; eventually, there is equalization
of the temperature and the entire ho...
Toxins are considered to be poisonous substances that are
classified as either organic or inorganic. There are toxins in
products, toxins in food, toxins in products, and most importantly,
they end up as toxins in the human body. Our bodies are on toxic
overload.
Our beloved founding editor Dan Olmsted had a
saying, "Rich people are different from you and me." He'd tell me
that when we were struggling to launch and continue Age of Autism,
even as gobs of money swirled around us. Here's a prime example,
and one that brings us back to the thick of autism agony. Gigi Jordan was a wealthy autism
Mom who was convicted of murdering her son in a 5 star hotel
some 12 years ago. We wrote about it, just as we wrote about the
other parents who murdered their autistic kids. In 2020, I wrote
WE CAN NOT KILL OUR KIDS
following another murder. Jordan was back in the news this week,
having likely committed suicide rather than face more prison time.
I didn't have the heart to open the new year with this grim
reminder story. The average Joe and Jane would never have been able
to turn a vicious murder (she stuffed pills down her son Jude's
throat causing his death) into a mental health excuse and then find
a procedural error that sprung her. Imagine what that cost in
lawyer fees? Never forget Jude and his agony. And never forget that
autism affects the entire family. Even rich people.
Millionaire pharma exec Gigi Jordan, who killed
8-year-old son, found dead inside NYC home in possible
suicide
...During a strange, six-week trial, Jordans defense lawyers
argued she killed the boy while in a state of extreme emotional
disturbance, fearing he was about to be murdered by her
ex-husband.
A Manhattan jury acquitted her of the top murder count, but
found Jordan guilty of manslaughter in 2014.
Jordan was sentenced to 18 years in prison but a federal
judge tossed her conviction in 2020 over a procedural
misstep...
As we start a new year, I have to
think back over the past six years and wonder where all this is
going.
I started compiling the stories on Loss Of Brain
Trust in January, 2017, and since then I have
amassed well over 7,000 reports covering the decline of childrens
developmental health everywhere.
Nowhere is this more evident than in our schools, especially
schools in the U.K. and in Ireland. The majority of the stories on
kids who cant learn and function normally come from these
countries. The same issues are now showing up in the American
press, and Im sure this kind of coverage will increase here
too.
We are constantly told two things: there are MORE disabled
students in school who need costly services and the disabilities
they have are MORE complex, MORE severe. That is something that
needs further explanation. Why are more and more kids unable to
function and learn normally?
This should be the logical follow-up to any of these stories,
but incredibly its not talked about.
Just how long countries can keep increasing funding and
providing more services is the big unknown, but clearly this will
lead to the collapse of education as we know it.
Over the past month Ive been labeling certain stories with the
image of CRISIS because
of the stunning statistics involved.
These are the statistics we have to learn to live with.
England:The special educational needs
system is broken the government knows this and so do thousands of
families who are at crisis point across the country.
There are over 125,000 more pupils receiving help for autism
in schools now than in 2010. As more pupils come through the SEND
system, we must make sure there is the resource and funding to
support them.
Ireland:Around 25% of the student
population in Ireland is estimated to have special educational
needs, leading the OCO to predict that the situation would continue
to worsen unless steps are immediately taken to increase
capacity.
Does your small bedroom appear all congested that you wish it
were more spacious? Instead of moving into a different house to
acquire a bigger bedroom, several tips can help you maximize space
in your current one and live happily ever after. These ideas will
make you realize more space in your small bedroom that you barely
knew existed.
A small bedroom shouldnt limit you from embracing fancy styles,
decorations, and layouts. As you experiment with different ideas,
you should focus on your tastes. Consider your preferences when
choosing the best space maximization ideas for your small
bedroom.
Here is a guide on how to maximize space in a small bedroom:
1. Sofa Beds
Sofa beds are more than magicians when it comes to space
maximization in small bedrooms. The beds can be folded into a chair
and a bed to suit different needs. Even better, modern sleeper beds
have been designed to accommodate various designs of chairs, an
advancement from the traditional simple chair and bed.
A sofa bed for
small spaces come with additional storage space beneath them.
Sofa beds are probably the best alternative to standard beds when
one needs to maximize space in a small bedroom. You can get a sofa
bed or two for yourself and your sleepover guests without worrying
about space.
2. De-clutter Regularly
De-cluttering has a way of making a room appear fresh and more
spacious than before. This is probably what your small bedroom
needs to feel less congested and more accommodative to your
needs.
During de-cluttering, one discovers whats meant for the bedroom
and separates it from the rest. Experts have also associated
de-cluttering with reducing anxiety, boosting mood, and providing
more energy.
At the end of 2021, everyone may have thought that had been the
Year of the Vaccine, but 2022 came along and said, Hold my vial of
mostly saline. In this Vax Talk episode, Karen and Nathan review
some of the most prominent vaccine-related news of the year. Links
from the episode, in the order they are covered: Vax Talk is also
on Stitcher, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Or...
Washington, D.C. Childrens Health Defense (CHD)
Publishing introduces two new titles outlining the mishandling of
the global COVID-19 crisis. Both books aim to reveal the true story
behind the pandemic response while equipping readers with the
knowledge necessary to prevent governments and public health
officials from using future disease outbreaks to claim dominion
over nearly all aspects of human life.
Since COVID-19 arrived, the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex
consisting of multinational drug companies, the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies, research and virology
labs, and private enterprises, including the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation have endeavored to seize power over nearly every aspect
of peoples lives and liberties. The Courage to Face COVID-19:
Preventing Hospitalization and Death While Battling the
Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex, by true crime writer John Leake and eminent cardiologist
Peter McCullough, recounts how
Dr. McCullough and his colleagues began their work by fighting a
novel infectious disease and ultimately became leaders in fighting
the tyrannical regime that endangers our American way of life.
At the beginning of 2020, Dr. McCullough was a highly regarded
physician, professor, journal editor, and clinical investigator at
a major academic medical center in Dallas, TX. When COVID-19
arrived that March, Dr. McCullough followed his instincts and
training as a physician and set out to find a treatment for the
disease, adhering to the well-established principle that early
treatment is always best. Using generic, repurposed drugs and
supplements, Dr. McCullough and practitioners around the world
developed COVID-19 treatments that have saved millions of people
from hospitalization and death.
Much to their surprise, public health officials and mainstream
medicine dismissed these undeniably successful treatments,
maligning anything outside their Pharma-driven agenda. At the same
time, academic journals began publishing papers disparaging
inexpensive, repurposed drugs such as ivermectin and
hydroxychloroquine, ignoring their long-track records of safety and
efficacy.
The Courage to Face COVID-19 tells the story of how brave
physicians who put saving lives over their impressive careers found
themselves censored, censured in the media, criticized by their
peers and fired from their jobs. The greatest victims,...
Gratitude is very powerful and releases many hormones and
positive frequencies. By the way, it can also increase the telomere
length whee size matters.
Washington, D.C. What is behind the rise in
sudden fatalities among young, healthy Americans? According to
Edward Dowds book, Cause Unknown The Epidemic of Sudden
Deaths in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase in deaths in
America in 2020, though it was less severe than you might expect
during a pandemic. Some of these deaths were linked to COVID-19 and
ineffective initial treatment methods.
However, in 2021, the statistics that many had anticipated went
in an unexpected direction. The CEO of OneAmerica, Scott Davison,
publicly disclosed that during the third and fourth quarters of
2021, death in people of working age (1864) was 40 percent higher than it was
before the pandemic and the majority of the deaths were not
attributed to COVID-19.
A 40-percent increase in deaths is earth-shattering. Even a
10-percent increase in excess deaths would have been a
1-in-200-year flood. An increase that high, Davison said, is just
unheard of.
And therein lies a story with obvious questions:
What has caused this historic spike in deaths among younger
people?
What has caused the shift from old people, who are expected to
die, to younger people, who are expected to keep living?
What accounts for the astounding 84-percent increase in excess
mortality among millennials between the ages of 25 and 44 in the
second half of 2021?
What is causing an ominous pattern of media stories reporting
sudden deaths of fit young athletes?
Why would healthy, young athletes be dying suddenly, often on
the playing field, despite having on-site EMTs trained in
resuscitation?
Why have there been hundreds of cardiac deaths in athletes
since June 2021, when a Swiss study documented an average of 29 per year prior
to that?
Were the sudden deaths related to the known risk of myocarditis (heart
inflammation) associated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations?
How Anthony Fauci, the CDC, NIH, and the WHO Conspired to
Overthrow President Trump An explosive behind-the-scenes look at
Donald Trumps final months in office and how the COVID crisis
response was a carefully crafted plan to ruin him. Opinion By
Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Buy this book. It is an insiders
look at what
Continue reading Kent
Heckenlivelys New Book Presidential Takedown
We discussed energy healing, the medicine from our past which
will be our future. We will heal disease from the inside out by
replacing the body's missing frequencies. The body's energy field
and frequencies will be diagnosed and a delivery system will supply
the missing frequencies. More to come on the Medicine of the
Future.
One in two men and one in three women will develop cancer at
some point in their lives. Thats a pretty scary statistic. However,
there are things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. In this
blog post, we will discuss six ways that you can prevent cancer
from occurring. Implementing these strategies into your life could
save your life. Smoking is one of the most dangerous lifestyle
habits...
by Patricia Watters It has been nearly 10 years since I nearly
died from the flu. My heart completely stopped and did not beat
again on its own for nearly two weeks, so depending upon your point
of view, technically, I did die. I did not get a flu shot each year
because the one time I did, I was convinced (mistakenly) I actually
had gotten the flu because of the shot. Besides, only old people
and...
by Amanda Amerman I came from a family that never really talked
about vaccines. For most of my life I didnt even know what vaccines
I was given as a child. I only found out when I was pregnant with
my own, and at that point my overall knowledge of their importance
was still pretty limited. When my baby was born, I decided that
getting the recommended childhood vaccines (like for measles
and...
The suit alleges that the new law violates physicians First
Amendment and free speech rights by prohibiting them from sharing
information with their patients if it is inconsistent with what the
law refers to as contemporary scientific consensus and the standard
of care.
The notion that the State of California can limit the
information patients can receive from their doctors about deeply
personal and important matters is constitutionally intolerable,
said plaintiffs attorney Rick Jaffe. If the pandemic has
taught us anything, it has taught us that there is no international
scientific consensus on most of the important scientific questions
about the pandemic. Different countries have taken different
approaches to lockdowns and mandates, and the U.S. has done
surprisingly poorly among industrialized countries.
Two prior lawsuits have been filed against AB 2098. The first
case, McDonald v. Lawson, was dismissed with leave to
amend. The second suit, Hoeg et al. v. Lawson et al., is
still pending. Unlike the previous two cases, CHDs lawsuit directly
and thoroughly challenges the science or lack thereof behind the
mainstream COVID-19 narrative.
The preliminary injunction will demonstrate that public health
officials edicts regarding every major public health issue related
to the pandemic were not based on convincing
science but rather on hope, wishful thinking, inadequate
investigation and, in some cases, willful suppression of
information contradicting the narrative. The action examines and
highlights the early promotion of vaccines that were touted to
prevent infection and transmissio...
Because vaccines work better when we are all vaccinated, vaccine
equity isnt about justice alone. It is also crucial to public
health. Enter Julissa Soto, MPH. Fresh off her work with other
forms of health equity, she has come onto the scene in Colorado to
make sure Latino communities can get vaccinated and feel confident
doing so through her Vaccine Sundays program. This episode is about
so much...
The intervenors are among the 12 specifically disfavored
speakers the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has labeled
the Disinformation Dozen due to
content shared on social media and websites regarding vaccines. In
actuality, they are prominent publishers of factual, alternative
online news and criticism including Big Pharma, all aspects of
COVID-19 and the governments response.
The motion to intervene explains that these free speech
advocates and their organizations have been censored and
de-platformed by major social media platforms that are working with
and taking orders from the federal government. The intervenors seek
open public access to critical sworn depositions and documents
already produced by the federal defendants. These materials are
expected to capture top-level communications between the federal
branch and social media tech executives to censor and suppress a
wide swath of online COVID-19 news, criticism of the governments
vaccine mandates and lockdowns, and discussion of...
EMF stands for electromagnetic field. Breast Cancer Awarness.org
and the National Cancer Institute [1,2] say EMFs are, a type
of non-ionizing radiation that emit low-frequency radiation and are
caused by electromagnetic fields.
Washington, D.C. Last week, Childrens Health
Defense (CHD) sent a
letter to top U.S. military health officials and several
members of Congress regarding the current COVID-19 vaccine policies
for breastfeeding mothers in the military. The letter states the
Department of Defense (DOD) is putting the health and safety of
breastfed newborns and infants at risk by not allowing mothers to
receive medical exemptions while breastfeeding. The letter is
signed by attorneys, service members and veterans of the armed
forces urging the DOD to reconsider its policy immediately and
request all branches of the military allow breastfeeding mothers
temporary medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination for a
minimum of one year after giving birth.
They point out how the DOD recognizes vaccination as a
contraindication for pregnancy, allowing exemptions for expectant
mothers yet it does not recognize the risk posed to infants from
maternal vaccination. As a result, it does not allow exemptions for
breastfeeding mothers, even though the COVID-19 vaccines currently
in use
were not tested, authorized or approved for lactating or
breastfeeding mothers, and both groups were
excluded from pre-authorization clinical trials.
The letter also highlights how scientific research strongly
suggests that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and
breastfeeding is contraindicated. Some of the evidence outlined
includes:
The New England Journal of Medicine in June 2021 published an
article titled Preliminary Findings of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Safety in Pregnant Persons, which illustrates insufficient evidence
concerning the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant
and breastfeeding mothers.
U.S. governments Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
as of Nov. 11, 2022, confirms that
659 babies suffered adverse events, including one
death after exposure to COVID-19 vaccines through
breastmilk.
Do you want a body that has high energy and wellness and allows
you to do all that you love doing? Today we'll talk about energy
(frequency) healing which will replace allopathic medicine for
effectiveness.
by Zachary Yaksich In 2003, my 5 year old daughter Alana died
due to complications from the flu. Alanas life was stolen from her
in less than 24 hours. She woke up on a Saturday morning and told
her mother and me that she was tired and didnt feel like going to
ballet. She had a slight fever of 99 but otherwise didnt seem sick.
As the day went on, she felt better. She played with her
brothers...
News flash! Drilling a hole in your skull (called trepanning)
won't cure headaches, epilepsy, or a host of other ailments.
And here's another piece of sound medical advice: Drinking diet
soda won't cure obesity or diabetes. So let's talk about how it can
help you get to the finish line faster.
The answer is yes. Let's discuss the benefits and risks and
myths of drinking coffee. You might be surprised. NEJM July 23,
2020, in part, concluded "A large body of evidence suggests that
consumption of caffeinated coffee, the main source of caffeine
intake in adults in the United States, does not increase the risk
of cardiovascular diseases and cancers. In fact, consumption of 3
to 5 standard cups of coffee daily has been consistently associated
with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases...."
Who would think that a magnetic field passing through your brain
would be damaging? Could it open the BBB (blood-brain barrier)? Why
can't you sleep? Why are you nervous, etc? Let's see what the
experts say about EMF and your brain.
Maybe they can also offer inspiration for its future? Last month
I traveled to the border of Poland and Belarus to one of the last
great untouched European forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site and
a place of unique wild
Continue reading
Have you ever considered what effects blue light might be having
on your health? If so, you arent alone. This topic has gathered
well-deserved attention because of the increased exposure to blue
light that many people are getting daily and the possible
consequences. EMFs present in everyday life, including at
workplaces, homes and areas of recreation, disturb the human body
at the cellular level, often at low or very low (non-thermal)
levels.
ACIP could potentially make recommendations regarding
our children that may have devastating impacts on childrens
health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Oct. 19 and 20, will
meet to
discuss the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in
pregnant women, infants and children.
When drafting public comments, let committee members know that
we are watching. Leverage
data from published medical journals and our
cited and referenced letter that RFK, Jr. sent to the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration in June, prior to when they granted EUAs
allowing for infants and young children to receive Pfizers and
Modernas COVID-19 shots.
CHD.TV will provide
live-stream coverage of the ACIP meeting along with live
blogging from Dr. Meryl Nass. According to the CDC, members of the
public can submit comments to ACIP online or can provide an oral
public comment during the meeting. Written comments must be
received by Oct. 20, 2022 and identified by Docket No.
CDC-2022-0111 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
Its imperative that we take action to remind ACIP
members of the health risks associated with these vaccines when
given to children and that we are watching them.
According to the
CDCs website, the information reviewed by ACIP for each vaccine
includes the following:
The safety and effectiveness of the vaccine when given at
specific ages. Only vaccines licensed or authorized by FDA are
recommended, and vaccine manufacturers must conduct rigorous
studies to show that a vaccine is safe and effective at specific
ages.
The severity of the disease. Vaccines recommended for children
and adults prevent diseases that can be serious, potentially
causing long-term health problems or death.
The number of people who get the disease if there is no
vaccine. Vaccines that do not provide benefit to many people may
not be recommended for everyone.
How well a vaccine works for people of different ages. The
immune response from a vaccine can vary depending on the...
Washington, D.C. From award-winning
filmmaker Jeff Hays, in partnership with Childrens Health Defense
(CHD), comes a documentary based on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.s New
York Times
best-selling book, The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big
Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health. The film
pulls back the curtain on Faucis past and present atrocities,
revealing the truth behind the corruption and lies of Americas
Doctor. The film will premiere for
FREE tomorrow and will run until Oct. 27.
The Real Anthony Fauci movie details Faucis 50+ year career
within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), outlining his
pattern of misconduct his suppression of scientific
evidence, disastrous COVID-19 pandemic response, the history of his
devastating abuse, torture and medical experimentation on children
and animals, his deep conflicts of interest with the pharmaceutical
industry and his twenty-year business partnership with Bill Gates
plus more.
The people who wanted to be a part of the film amazed us.
Especially the people who had their careers derailed by Fauci the
scientists and journalists fighting this battle. And we didnt have
to talk people into being in the film they were eager. We are so
proud of this film, said executive director and producer Jeff Hays.
I see daily how the news vindicates him [Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.],
proves him right with what hes been saying the entire time during
the pandemic.
I wrote The Real Anthony Fauci so that Americans both Democrat
and Republican can understand Dr. Faucis pernicious role in
allowing pharmaceutical companies to dictate a COVID-19 response
that trampled public health, the global economy, our constitutional
rights and all the traditional values of liberalism, said Robert F.
Kennedy, Jr., author, chairman and chief litigation counsel at
CHD.
I hope when people see the film if they havent already read the
book that their first instinct is to dig a little deeper and read
the book, said Hays. It is such a rich book to pull from. Its
obvious there is chapter upon chapter to come of this story. I am
very proud of what we did with this film because we communicated
very clearly the essence of the book but it makes me hungry to
learn more. This is not over.
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Childrens Health Defense is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization. Our mission is to end childhood health
epidemics by working aggressively to el...
Washington, D.C. Childrens Health Defense (CHD)
calls for state officials across the country to immediately
request their states COVID-19 vaccine data and conduct an
analysis to be released to the public using Floridas model of a
self-controlled
case series, a technique developed to evaluate vaccine
safety.
CHD also calls for an immediate suspension of the recommendation
of mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations across the nation until further
analysis and safety is proven.
CHDs appeal comes after the Florida Department of Health
released
new guidance last Friday recommending against mRNA
COVID-19 vaccines for males ages 18-39 due to an 84% increase in
the relative incidence of cardiac-related death within 28 days
following mRNA vaccination. Floridas surgeon general, Dr.
Joseph A. Ladapo, concluded that the risk of vaccination outweighs
the benefit for males in that age cohort and now recommends against
the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
Data released from the
UK and Israel
are showing escalating cases of myocarditis in young people. These
findings from Florida, our nations third-largest state, are
extraordinarily concerning and could have devastating repercussions
nationwide, said CHD president and general counsel Mary Holland. We
need this data and analysis from all states in order to determine
just how great the risk is for both children and adults.
Previously published research
connecting myocarditis to the COVID-19 vaccines coincides with this
analysis.
The cardiac signal out of Florida is hardly an isolated issue.
Earlier this year, the Journal of the American Medical Association
(JAMA) published an investigation
that discovered an increased risk of myocarditis in adolescent
males and...
More than 2 years into the coronavirus disease
2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the global population carries
heterogeneous immune histories derived from various exposures to
infection, viral variants, and vaccination.1 Evidence
at the level of binding and neutralizing antibodies and B-cell and
T-cell immunity suggests that a history of infection with severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can have a
negative effect on subsequent protective immunity.1 In
particular, the immune response to B.1.1.529 (omicron) subvariants
could be compromised by differential immune imprinting in persons
who have had a previous infection with the original virus or the
B.1.1.7 (alpha) variant.1
New York, NY On Oct. 4, fired New York City
teacher and Childrens Health Defense (CHD) grassroots organizer
Michael Kane interviewed American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
union president
Randi Weingarten on Good Morning CHD. The interview followed an
earlier encounter that Kane had with Weingarten at the
Sept. 10 Labor Day parade in NYC when he posed questions to the
union leader regarding educators being fired over vaccine mandates.
Weingarten did not engage with Kane at that time but agreed to be a
guest on his CHD.TV show to discuss her stance on vaccine mandates
for educators.
Weingarten, whose union represents 1.7 million educators
nationwide, was the first labor leader in America to
publicly endorse vaccine mandates for union members. This is
the type of arbitrary and reckless requirement weve seen
proliferate over the past two years, said Kane. Its ironic and
frightening that someone in Weingartens position has the power to
influence what should be the private healthcare decisions of those
who pay her salary.
In her interview with Kane, Weingarten walked back some of her
earlier enthusiasm for requiring vaccines for teachers. In
addressing NYC Mayor Eric Adamss actions
lifting only private-sector mandates, Weingarten commented
that, What Adams did was unfair. If youre lifting the vaccine
mandates in the private sector, you have to treat the public sector
employees in a similar way. You cant treat one set of employees
different than another set.
As of last month,
nearly 2,000 NYC school employees had lost their jobs for not
receiving the COVID-19 shot. While Weingarten noted, There should
be a reconsideration process going forward, for the fired teachers,
she declined to say whether she would support reinstating them with
back pay.
Weingarten fully defended the vaccine mandate implementation in
August of 2021 for educators and said she would do it again if
public health officials deem it necessary.
In my view, the shortcomings of psychiatry roughly
fall into three categories:
I went on a lecture tour in North America after I had
published 
to be
invited to the board of the American Yearbook of International Law
except looks like there's no such journal and the person who
invited me has repeated accusations of plagiarism & fake
affiliations. Still nice though. 
Psychiatrists usually ignore this fundamental problem
and may even say that the drug treatment has unmasked the new
disorder, which is one of the reason...
The existence of PSSD is not controversial; it is
Menstruation pain is one of the most common pelvic pain
causes. In women, pelvic pain can be related to their menstrual
cycle. Pain and discomfort can happen when a woman is ovulating, in
the middle of her cycle.
Pelvic pain can simply be caused by constipation, which
means the pain goes away when we have a bowel movement.
If theres been recent work performed on your plumbing,
the shut-off valve may not have been turned on again. Have a look
at it. This valve, if partially closed, can cut down on water
pressure in the kitchen sink.
A faucet aerator is a screen at the end of your faucet.
An aerator can clog when debris and mineral scale in the water
supply become trapped where the water passes through. As this
slowly builds up, the water pressure is restricted.
Investing in startups is risky, and there is no way
around that. There is no guarantee that the company will succeed,
so it is essential to be willing and able to take on this level of
risk. The bottom line is that the majority of startups fail.
Another risk factor with a startup is that the money you invest is
tied up for a long time. Even when a company is successful, exit
strategies take time.
While its true that investing in a startup carries more
risk than many other types of investments, there can be significant
rewards for those willing to take those risks. Startup companies
are typically at the forefront of innovation, potentially giving
you access to new and exciting ideas. They are much more agile than
established businesses, meaning they can often adapt to unexpected
market changes.
This is the reason we first think of when experiencing
an underinflated tire. You may have run over a sharp, rigid object
and punctured the tire. A punctured tire can slowly lose air all
day. Even if the loss is slow, leaving a nail in a tire can cause
bigger problems if not fixed right away. Better to have a patch
rather than replace their tire completely.
Studies reveal that extreme 
Workers struggling to handle wage and hour issues can
benefit from the services of an employment lawyer. These claims go
beyond addressing non-payment and underpayment wages. They can also
entail inadequate break times, fair wages, and receiving paychecks
in time. Consider consulting an employment attorney to help your
organization deal with any of these issues.
Employment contra...
