Mr Crabtree Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 6 hours ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: That’s hilarious, you always make me smile mr Crabtree! Tactical Goat, that’s what I’m going to call my home brew, sounds excellent tripping off the tongue Thanks mate, I appreciate that, when I was a youth back in Worcestershire there was a farm I worked on during the weekends and Mrs Bayliss, the farmer's missus, used to brew, or ferment a wickedly powerful cider she called 'Tanglefoot' They had a massive orchard and they always pressed their own apples to make this deadly scrumpy and it got you pissed quicker than a Friday morning Giro cheque from the D.W.P.! There were so many families on the dole in my road they called the postman 'Giro Jim' because he always bought their beer and bingo tokens, all in the guise of a giro cheque! An Indian lad did the round for a fortnight whilst Jim was away on the Costa Brava enjoying his two weeks holiday, straight away we nicknamed him 'Postman Patel' and He seemed to like the banter and we all agreed that we'd have liked him to do the round permanently because 'Jim' could be a right misery sometimes! Unfortunately the lad was knocked of his bike and killed whilst doing his own round a few months later! I just had a though as I was checking this over for spelling mistakes, the APPLE drink was called SCRUMPY and stealing the farmers APPLES was called SCRUMPING, there just has to be a connection between certain words, besides the apples I mean! The local old boys used to say' that scrumpy is so good for you, you always get 'A good clean out' the next morning, 'it meks yer shit through the eye of a needle' ! The best laxative for me was when I looked in the rear mirror on my way home from a poaching expedition and saw the sign 'ECILOP 'lit up in the mirror! And then of course there were the 'Noddy Bikes' Our local copper had one of those, but I think he was scared to ride it half the time, he preferred his old bike most of the time! One local lad boasted that he'd given Sgt Moore's daughter a lift home from the local dancehall on his crossbar, I said 'what's so special about that'? really I think I was jealous at the time and he said 'well, she didn't know until we got home, it was my sister's bike, and it hadn't got a crossbar'! I always carried my letters of permission from local farmers and if I did 'inadvertently' stray into another area by complete accident in the dark fields, well, one rabbit looked much like another to the men in blue! Sometimes I borrowed the paper bike from the shed at the back of the local paper shop run by two lovely old ladies both spinsters and both called 'Miss Kings' you could hide that in the hedge at night, and the basket held quite a lot of bunnies too! I 'd worked there when I was still school, delivering the papers and I think the ladies knew I borrowed it, but I always kept it oiled and pumped up for them, and they turned a blind eye as long as it was there for the paper boy the next morning they were happy enough! Edited March 11 by Mr Crabtree 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 9 hours ago, Mr Crabtree said: Thanks mate, I appreciate that, when I was a youth back in Worcestershire there was a farm I worked on during the weekends and Mrs Bayliss, the farmer's missus, used to brew, or ferment a wickedly powerful cider she called 'Tanglefoot' They had a massive orchard and they always pressed their own apples to make this deadly scrumpy and it got you pissed quicker than a Friday morning Giro cheque from the D.W.P.! There were so many families on the dole in my road they called the postman 'Giro Jim' because he always bought their beer and bingo tokens, all in the guise of a giro cheque! An Indian lad did the round for a fortnight whilst Jim was away on the Costa Brava enjoying his two weeks holiday, straight away we nicknamed him 'Postman Patel' and He seemed to like the banter and we all agreed that we'd have liked him to do the round permanently because 'Jim' could be a right misery sometimes! Unfortunately the lad was knocked of his bike and killed whilst doing his own round a few months later! I just had a though as I was checking this over for spelling mistakes, the APPLE drink was called SCRUMPY and stealing the farmers APPLES was called SCRUMPING, there just has to be a connection between certain words, besides the apples I mean! The local old boys used to say' that scrumpy is so good for you, you always get 'A good clean out' the next morning, 'it meks yer shit through the eye of a needle' ! The best laxative for me was when I looked in the rear mirror on my way home from a poaching expedition and saw the sign 'ECILOP 'lit up in the mirror! And then of course there were the 'Noddy Bikes' Our local copper had one of those, but I think he was scared to ride it half the time, he preferred his old bike most of the time! One local lad boasted that he'd given Sgt Moore's daughter a lift home from the local dancehall on his crossbar, I said 'what's so special about that'? really I think I was jealous at the time and he said 'well, she didn't know until we got home, it was my sister's bike, and it hadn't got a crossbar'! I always carried my letters of permission from local farmers and if I did 'inadvertently' stray into another area by complete accident in the dark fields, well, one rabbit looked much like another to the men in blue! Sometimes I borrowed the paper bike from the shed at the back of the local paper shop run by two lovely old ladies both spinsters and both called 'Miss Kings' you could hide that in the hedge at night, and the basket held quite a lot of bunnies too! I 'd worked there when I was still school, delivering the papers and I think the ladies knew I borrowed it, but I always kept it oiled and pumped up for them, and they turned a blind eye as long as it was there for the paper boy the next morning they were happy enough! That sounds like an idyllic youth, a classic tale that could be an ITV teatime sitcom! Don’t get many of them to the pound these days, it’s all hoodies, vapes, stabbing and Tik Tok for the kids of today. We should all think ourselves lucky, for having some nice times in the past without this dragon breathing down our necks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Crabtree Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 4 hours ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: That sounds like an idyllic youth, a classic tale that could be an ITV teatime sitcom! Don’t get many of them to the pound these days, it’s all hoodies, vapes, stabbing and Tik Tok for the kids of today. We should all think ourselves lucky, for having some nice times in the past without this dragon breathing down our necks I used to take my own kids, and later on, my grandkids, but somehow the spark just wasn't there! But I feel that it must be genetic anyway, because my own dad had no input or influence in my life. My granny, granddad and my mother brought me up and it wasn't until I was in my teens that I learned that my dad was exactly the same in his day as I was in mine. We both liked the ladies, the boozing, poaching, fishing and a good punch up on a Friday night and both of us were hardworking and generous to our mates! I knew Pat Roach the wrestler / actor and he knew my father quite well, and according to Pat, my father looked like a young John Mills the actor. Pat always called me 'Vicar' though the reason for that escapes me, I don't know anyone who looks less like a vicar than I do! He had a pig farm down the lane near my house and not far from the farm I worked on at the weekend when I was younger, and we used to walk our daughters past there on their ponies, until they discovered boys{ I mean our daughters discovered boys, not their ponies!} Poor old Pat was buried in my old home town of Bromsgrove, he really was a gent and he always gave my kids some sweets money whenever we met! You're right, I'm glad I was a kid when I was a kid, and enjoyed the freedom we had, but people don't have now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaleP Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 21 hours ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: That’s hilarious, you always make me smile mr Crabtree! Tactical Goat, that’s what I’m going to call my home brew, sounds excellent tripping off the tongue and someone will say 'gives another of your testical goat' when they had a bit too much. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 “Forever Chemicals” In Plastic Packaging Start Contaminating Food Within A Week POSTED ON MARCH 10, 2023DIET By Shyla Cadogan Over the last few years, scientists are only now beginning to scratch the surface of understanding PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Referred to as “forever chemicals,” they seem to be in everything we use on a daily basis. Now, researchers from Notre Dame are showing for the first time that PFAS may be able to seep into food through plastic containers, and how temperature may impact this process. The study authors explain that plastic containers, which commonly contain household cleaners, pesticides, personal care products, and even food, often test positive for PFAS. “Not only did we measure significant concentrations of PFAS in these containers, we can estimate the PFAS that were leaching off creating a direct path of exposure,” says Graham Peaslee, a professor of physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Notre Dame, in a university release. Studies frequently advise against using these types of containers for packaging food, but there currently aren’t any regulations stopping companies from using them. The specific type of plastic involved is called fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. Manufacturers often store pesticides in them as well, adding another way for PFASto potentially contaminate food. In 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the PFAS Strategic Roadmap, describing their promise to get on top of widespread PFAS exposure. The plan involves developing a more in-depth, evidence-based understanding of the effects PFAS exposure have on health and the environment, and from there addressing how to mitigate further contamination of resources. Plastics can start leaching into food almost immediately To explore PFAS in plastics, Peaslee and graduate student Heather Whitehead, tested various fluorine-treated HDPE containers. Scientists add fluorine to this mix to create a thin layer of a fluoropolymer that enhances container performance and makes them durable over long storage periods. Usually, the material is stable, but during manufacturing, PFAS can migrate into foods. As such, the team designed experiments to measure the ability of these chemicals to leach from the container by testing various foods and solvents at different temperatures — such as olive oil, ketchup, and mayo. The researchers found parts-per-billion levels of PFAS that could spread into both solvents and food matrices in just one week, which is enough to pose a significant risk to consumers. “We measured concentrations of PFOA that significantly exceeded the limit set by the EPA’s 2022 Health Advisory Limits,” Peaslee says. “Now, consider that not only do we know that the chemicals are migrating into the substances stored in them, but that the containers themselves work their way back into the environment through landfills. PFAS doesn’t biodegrade. It doesn’t go away. Once these chemicals are used, they get into the groundwater, they get into our biological systems, and they cause significant health problems.” Hopefully, these findings can urge more scientists, researchers, and officials to consider the greater impact that PFAS may have on human health and the environment. The findings appear in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Source: Study Finds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 The Link Between Nightshades, Chronic Pain And Inflammation POSTED ON MARCH 12, 2023DIET By Elisha McFarland Few people are familiar with the term nightshades, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be contributing to their pain and inflammation. Nightshades belong to the Solanaceae family which includes over 2,000 species. They also include some of the most popular foods consumed today; such as tomatoes, potatoes, all types of peppers, and eggplant. Although not truly nightshades, blueberries, huckleberries, goji berries and ashwaganda all share the same alkaloids which may have inflammation-inducing properties. The Solanaceae family contains cholinesterase inhibiting glycoalkaloids and steroid alkaloids including, among others, solanine in potato and eggplant, tomatine in tomato, nicotine in tobacco, and capsaicin in garden peppers. The glycoalkaloids in potatoes are known to contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and negatively affect intestinal permeability. (1,2) According to Dr. Marvin Childers, “When these inhibitors accumulate in the body, alone or with other cholinesterase inhibitors such as caffeine or food impurities containing systemic cholinesterase inhibiting pesticides, the result may be a paralytic-like muscle spasm, aches, pains, tenderness, inflammation, and stiff body movements.” (3) These symptoms may dissipate in a few hours or days if ingestion is stopped, based on the sensitivity of the individual, the amount of nightshades consumed on a regular basis and their level of inflammation. However for some heavy consumers of nightshades the process of inflammation and pain reduction can take up to 3 months. After reading the symptoms associated with nightshade consumption, it is easy to understand why one of the major problems attributed to nightshade is arthritis. Arthritis is also the most common disability in the U.S. (4,5) Statistics from a 2007-2009 study show that doctor diagnosed arthritis affects 49.9 million people in the United States alone (6). Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting more than 20 million people. More than 2 million people are affected by rheumatoid arthritis, the most disabling and painful form of arthritis. Arthritis has no boundaries to gender, race or age, it affects young and old alike. (5, 7) In fact it may be surprising to some that an estimated 294,000 children (age 18 and under), have some form of arthritis. (7) In 2003 the medical cost of arthritis alone was approximately 128 billion annually. (4) Since 1994, disability-related costs for medical care and lost productivity have exceeded an estimated $300 billion annually in the United States, this includes arthritis and other rheumatoid related illness (8) Add to these numbers the report released in 2011 by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, where an estimated 116 million adults live with chronic pain, which costs the United States $635 billion annually in health care and lost productivity. (9) So the question is how much of these problems are nightshade related? That is the question some researchers are asking, as they believe that arthritis is often misdiagnosed in people who may in fact be experiencing severe side effects of nightshade consumption. Many who suffer with arthritis or an arthritis related disease such as lupus, rheumatism, and other musculoskeletal pain disorders, have found that consuming foods from the nightshade family is in fact adversely affecting their health. Norman F. Childers, PhD, founder of the Arthritis Nightshades Research Foundation stated: “Diet appears to be a factor in the etiology of arthritis based on surveys of over 1400 volunteers during a 20-year period. Plants in the drug family, Solanaceae (nightshades) are an important causative factor in arthritis in sensitive people.” (3) Three-month challenge If you want to know if nightshades negatively affect you, take the three month challenge. Avoid all nightshades for three months. (It’s called a challenge for a reason).Be careful to note the nightshade list, and become a label reader as some homeopathics, prescriptions, over the counter medications as well as numerous processed foods contain nightshades. Prescriptions and over the counter medicines may require a discussion with your pharmacist or a phone call to the manufacturer of your over the counter medicines to determine ingredients. After three months, begin to reintroduce one nightshade at a time. Take note of any aches, pains, stiffness, and loss of energy, headaches, respiratory problems or any other symptoms. You may find as many others have, that the quality of your daily health will dramatically improve after eliminating nightshades from your diet. The nightshade list tomatoes (all varieties, including tomatillos) potatoes (all varieties, NOT sweet potatoes or yams) eggplant (aubergine) okra peppers (all varieties such as bell pepper, wax pepper, green & red peppers, chili peppers, cayenne, paprika, etc.) goji berries tomarillos (a plum-like fruit from Peru) sorrel garden huckleberry & blueberries (contain the alkaloids that induce inflammation) gooseberries ground cherries pepino Melon the homeopathic “Belladonna” [note: this is highly precautionary as homeopathics contain virtually no measurable “active” chemical] tobacco paprika cayenne pepper Soy sauce made in the U.S. is generally made with genetically modified (GMO) soy beans, which are cut with the nightshade plant Petunia. The condiments black/white pepper and pepper corns are not nightshades Other ingredients and products to avoid Homeopathic remedies containing Belladonna [note: this is highly precautionary as homeopathics contain virtually no measurable “active” chemical] Prescription and over-the-counter medications containing potato starch as a filler (especially prevalent in sleeping and muscle relaxing medications) Edible flowers: petunia, chalice vine, day jasmine, angel and devil’s trumpets Atropine and Scopolamine, used in sleeping pills Topical medications for pain and inflammation containing capsicum (in cayenne pepper). Many baking powders contain potato starch Don’t lick envelopes, many adhesives contain potato starch Vodka (potatoes used in production) Read labels carefully because you could be doing everything else right, and still be sabotaged by one small amount of an ingredient. Never buy a food has that uses the generic term of seasoning or spices…. nightshades may be included in the ingredients. Learn more about the similarity of tomato lectin with wheat germ lectin (WGA), as well as lectins found in rice and barley: Rice, Potato, and Tomato May Be As Inflammatory As Wheat References 1. Potato glycoalkaloids adversely affect intestinal permeability and aggravate inflammatory bowel disease. www.greenmedinfo.com/article/potato-glycoalkaloids-adversely-affect-intestinal-permeability-and-aggravate 2. Naturally occurring glycoalkaloids in potatoes aggravate intestinal inflammation in two mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease. www.greenmedinfo.com/article/naturally-occurring-glycoalkaloids-potatoes-aggravate-intestinal-inflammation-two-mouse 3. Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Medical Surgery (1993) 12:227-231.An Apparent Relation of Nightshades (Solanaceae) to Arthritis https://www.noarthritis.com/research.htm 4. National and State Medical Expenditures and Lost Earnings Attributable to Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions — United States, 2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5601a2.htm?s_cid=mm5601a2_e 5. Differences in the Prevalence and Impact of Arthritis Among Racial/Ethnic Groups in the United States, National Health Interview Survey, 2002, 2003, and 2006 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/may/10_0035.htm 6. Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation – United States, 2007-2009 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5939a1.htm?s_cid=mm5939a1_w 7. Prevalence of and annual ambulatory health care visits for pediatric arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions in the United States in 2001-2004. Sacks JJ, Helmick CG, Luo YH, Ilowite NT, Bowyer S. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=18050185&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum 8. Prevalence and Most Common Causes of Disability Among Adults — United States, 2005 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5816a2.htm 9. Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research https://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Relieving-Pain-in-America-A-Blueprint-for-Transforming-Prevention-Care-Education-Research.aspx After sixteen years of struggling with MCS, Elisha McFarland recovered her health through alternative and natural healing methods. It was this experience that encouraged her to pursue an education in natural health. She has the following designations: Doctor of Naturopathy, Master Herbalist, D.A. Hom., B.S. in Holistic Nutrition, Certified Wholistic Rejuvenist and EFT-ADV. You can visit her website at: http://www.myhealthmaven.com or follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myhealthmaven Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 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LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 8 Ways Artificial Sweeteners Are Bad For You: Why “Sugar-Free” Isn’t Always Healthier By Matt Higgins Millions of people consume artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. From diet sodas to candies, it’s hard to avoid the synthetic sugar substitute. But it might be time to avoid sodas and food containing artificial sweeteners. Numerous studies over the years identify a variety of potential harmful effects from artificial sweeteners. From increasing one’s risk for cancer to developing diabetes, artificial sweeteners can be worse for your health than you might realize. Be mindful of the ingredients you’re consuming in products that claim to be “healthy,” health experts and nutritionists suggest. Many of these products purporting to be better alternatives may be filled with artificial sweeteners linked to so many other conditions. Using studies published on StudyFinds, here are eight ways artificial sweeteners can be dangerous to your health. Artificial sweetener linked to increased cancer risk If you think picking a packet of zero-calorie Splenda is going to let you have your cake and eat it too, think again. Research from France reveals that consuming common artificial sweeteners can increase your risk for cancer. The researchers analyzed data from 102,865 adults living in France who were already taking part in an ongoing nutrition study since 2009. People self-reported their medical history, sociodemographic information, diet, lifestyle, and health data. The team took people’s data on artificial sweetener intake from their dietary records. A follow-up appointment with study participants helped in collecting any new diagnoses of cancer. Considering different factors that could play a role in cancer — including a person’s age, body mass index, and smoking habits — researchers performed a statistical analysis to calculate the relationship between artificial sweeteners and cancer. People who consumed large amounts of artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame and acesulfame-K, had a higher risk of developing cancer than people who did not consume artificial sweeteners. Specifically, the researchers observed a greater number of breast cancer and obesity-related cancer diagnoses among these individuals. Diet soda can cause weight gain Diet soda is often a go-to beverage for many people trying to lose weight. Unfortunately, a study finds drinks containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may be hurting the dieting efforts for both women and the obese. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC say diet sodas actually cause the brain to experience more food cravings than normal sugary beverages. Researchers examined 74 participants during three experiments measuring their brain activity while drinking various beverages. The volunteers varied from healthy weight individuals, to overweight, to obese dieters. The group drank 300 milliliters of a drink containing sucrose (regular table sugar), a diet drink sweetened with the NNS sucralose, and water. Two hours later, study authors used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to examine each person’s brain activity as they viewed pictures of high-calorie foods like a burger or donut. Specifically, researchers focused on brain regions responsible for appetite and food cravings as the group looked at these tasty images. The team also measured each person’s blood sugar levels, insulin, other metabolic hormones in the blood, and the amount of food each person ate at a snack buffet following the brain scans. Results reveal that both women and obese participants experienced increased activity in the brain areas controlling food cravings and appetite after drinking diet soda-sucralose beverages. The activity was greater than when these individuals drank the real sugar beverage. Sugar-free alternative might cause healthy gut bacteria to damage intestine Artificial sweeteners are a common sight on diner and restaurant tables across the country. Now, a study may make you think twice about reaching for a few packets. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University report that common artificial sweeteners may cause perfectly healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall, possibly leading to more serious health issues. More specifically, this research is the first ever to document the pathogenic effects of saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame (three of the most popular artificial sweeteners) on two varieties of gut bacteria, E. coli (Escherichia coli) and E. faecalis (Enterococcus faecalis). Prior research had already shown that artificial sweeteners have the ability to change the number and type of bacteria in the gut. This latest molecular work, however, takes things a step further by revealing that sweeteners can also make gut bacteria infectious. Once diseased, the bacteria attach themselves to, invade, and ultimately kill Caco-2 cells lining the wall of the intestine. Artificially sweetened drinks bad for your heart Sugary drinks are a popular target of health experts and even local governments. While many try to curb the public’s intake of sugar, a study finds a common alternative to these drinks may be just as bad. Researchers in France say artificially sweetened drinks also increase the risk for heart disease. Artificial sweeteners have been considered a healthier choice than soft drinks and other beverages with a high volume of sugar. However, looking at data from the French NutriNet-Santé study, the study authors examined how artificially sweetened drinks impact cardiovascular health. Previous studies have linked sugary beverages to obesity and increased risks for cancer, diabetes, and even dementia. The effects of sugar have also been connected to poor cognitive development among children breastfed by parents who consume these drinks. “Our study suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy substitute for sugar drinks, and these data provide additional arguments to fuel the current debate on taxes, labeling and regulation of sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages,” says lead author Eloi Chazelas a member of the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team at Sorbonne Paris Nord University. Using low-calorie sweeteners while pregnant may be harmful to babies Low-calorie sweeteners are supposed to be a healthy choice, but for pregnant women, consuming such products may be detrimental to their unborn child. Babies born to mothers who used low-calorie sweeteners over the course of their pregnancy exhibited increased body fat and disrupted gut microbiota, according to a study. While some extra fat is certainly reason enough for prospective moms to avoid these products, an infant’s gut bacteria is incredibly important. If the trillions of bacteria and micro-organisms present in a baby’s stomach are out of whack, it could lead to serious health risks and a variety of diseases. Scientists at the University of Calgary warnthat consuming low-calorie sweeteners while pregnant can have serious negative consequences for a child’s critical first few years of life. “Low-calorie sweeteners are considered safe to consume during pregnancy and lactation, however evidence is emerging from human studies to suggest they may increase body weight and other cardiovascular risk factors,” explains Dr. Raylene Reimer, a University of Calgary professor and co-author of the study. “Even stevia, which is hailed as a natural alternative to aspartame and other low calorie artificial sweeteners, showed a similar impact on increasing offspring obesity risk in early life.” Sugar-free products can worsen diabetes risk In recent decades, low-calorie sugar-free sweetening alternatives like Splenda have risen in both popularity and use. These artificial sweeteners are marketed as a healthy, less-fattening option for people looking to cut down on sugar consumption without sacrificing some sweet taste. Now, an unsettling study conducted at the University of South Australia finds that the growing use of these products may be contributing to more type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Furthermore, the research team say that people who use such products are actually more likely to put on extra weight, which is the exact opposite of what most people expect when they opt to use some in their coffee, tea, etc. These findings, led by professor Peter Clifton, are also in direct contrast to a number of controlled clinical trails that had concluded artificial sweeteners can help with weight loss. According to professor Clifton, there has been an incredible 200% increase in low-calorie sweetener (LCS) use over the past 20 years among children, and a 54% increase among adults within the same time frame. After examining data on 5,158 American adults over a period of seven years, researchers discovered that those who frequently consumed low-calorie sweeteners actually gained more weight than adults who stayed away from such products. Harmful to metabolism, too Artificial sweeteners have an effect on the body’s metabolism and can lead to excessive fat accumulation in people, especially those who are already obese, according to a study. Dr. Sabyasachi Sen, an associate professor of medicine and endocrinology at George Washington University, led the study, explaining in a press release that while many people rely on these artificial sweeteners as a low-calorie alternative to natural sweeteners, “there is increasing scientific evidence that these sweeteners promote metabolic dysfunction.” Sen and his colleagues tested the popular low-calorie sweetener sucralose on stem cells taken from human fat cells. They placed these cells in Petri dishes for 12 days, adding 0.2 millimolars of sucralose. The dosage is based on the concentration of sucralose in the bloodstreams of people with high consumption levels of the artificial sweetener — about four cans of diet soda per day. The researchers observed increased expression of genes that produce fat and inflammation. They also saw an increased accumulation of fat droplets in the cells, especially when they increased the concentration of sucralose. Sugar substitutes linked to heart-related issues Using artificial sweeteners may be one way to limit sugar intake, but a study finds that they’re still linked to weight gain, along with other heart-related ailments. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada reviewed the results of 37 previous longitudinal studies that had examined 400,000 individuals over the course of a decade, hoping to determine the effects of artificial sweeteners on various health markers. Instead of being associated with weight loss, it turns out that common sugar substitutes, including sucralose and aspartame, were actually linked to weight gain, the researchers found. Other common health issues, such as increased risk of weight gain and obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease were also more prevalent among those who frequently consumed artificial sweeteners. As always, check with your doctor before making changes to your diet. Source: Study Finds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/10/2023 at 3:23 PM, DaleP said: Try a nut butter on bread? There are all sorts these days, not just peanuts. I do have Whole Earth peanut butter on my oat crackers yes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, alexa said: YHWH Hates You Eating Swine and This Is Why I can't stomach to watch it as I like bacon and sausages. Anyway, it's Jewish god, Christian's god is called the God..... has no name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I love tomatoes, potatoes and abergines..... what else can I not eat? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexa Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, DaleP said: Anyway, it's Jewish god, Christian's god is called the God..... has no name. Sorry - My bad This video should have come with a warning as it does put you off pork for life, well it has me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Crabtree Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/11/2023 at 4:53 PM, DaleP said: and someone will say 'gives another of your testical goat' when they had a bit too much. He lost his 'lucky rabbit's foot charm' so he looked for an alternative, ideal bottle opener and emergency 'cosh' if needed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_j_evans Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 11 hours ago, DaleP said: I love tomatoes, potatoes and abergines..... what else can I not eat? You might not be sensitive to them, not everyone is. Can't stand aubergines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_j_evans Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 10 hours ago, alexa said: Sorry - My bad This video should have come with a warning as it does put you off pork for life, well it has me I wouldn't worry. Many people who call themselves Christians spend their time justifying their views by quoting the Torah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 12 hours ago, DaleP said: I love tomatoes, potatoes and abergines..... what else can I not eat? Don’t worry about it! Even though I’m slightly sensitive to tomatoes, chilli peppers and definitely tobacco, I’m still eating tomatoes! Love the flavour although eating them results in a bit of indigestion and a quesy feeling. Used to enjoy my baccy too, American Spirit and Pueblo, fucks with my stomach so I’ve been quit since last November, vaping CBD isolate and super light nicotine salts now. Feel much better, inflammation is virtually non existent. Had half a roll up last week, just for old times sake- tasted disgusting and made me feel like shit, glad I quit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 7 hours ago, k_j_evans said: You might not be sensitive to them, not everyone is. Can't stand aubergines. You have to cook it right. If you don't cook enough, it's rubbery and horrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_j_evans Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 7 minutes ago, DaleP said: You have to cook it right. If you don't cook enough, it's rubbery and horrid. I can cook it so others like it - I just hate the taste. I also dislike kale, chard and celery (but celeriac is OK). It's nice not to have to eat things you don't like. At school we were forced to have some of everything and finish it. I got to stand in the corner for "backchat" as teacher said "The starving children in Biafra would be glad of your food" and I said, "Well, send it to them then!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 5 minutes ago, k_j_evans said: I can cook it so others like it - I just hate the taste. I also dislike kale, chard and celery (but celeriac is OK). It's nice not to have to eat things you don't like. At school we were forced to have some of everything and finish it. I got to stand in the corner for "backchat" as teacher said "The starving children in Biafra would be glad of your food" and I said, "Well, send it to them then!" We could pick what we wanted for our school dinner..... it was never nazi style....like you have to finish it. Nobody was watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Crabtree Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 6 hours ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: Don’t worry about it! Even though I’m slightly sensitive to tomatoes, chilli peppers and definitely tobacco, I’m still eating tomatoes! Love the flavour although eating them results in a bit of indigestion and a quesy feeling. Used to enjoy my baccy too, American Spirit and Pueblo, fucks with my stomach so I’ve been quit since last November, vaping CBD isolate and super light nicotine salts now. Feel much better, inflammation is virtually non existent. Had half a roll up last week, just for old times sake- tasted disgusting and made me feel like shit, glad I quit! Police car driving down the motorway, suddenly there's a knock on the driver's window, he looks over and there's a motorcyclist holding up a cigarette, copper winds down the window and the biker say's 'would you be having a loight sur'? The copper said 'oi mate, don't you realise how dangerous that is'? The biker replied 'No, it's alroight sur, oi only smoke two or three a day'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 These 8 Simple Habits Can Unlock Your Personal “Fountain Of Youth” POSTED ON MARCH 13, 2023HEALTH AND WELLNESS By Study Finds Sticking to eight simple, heart-healthy habits can help people reach a ripe old age, new research reveals. Dubbed “Life’s Essential 8” (LE8), a team working with the American Heart Association says they hold the key to a modern-day “fountain of youth.” The main healthy tips include eating healthily, not smoking, and getting plenty of exercise and sleep. The others are maintaining a normal weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels. During the new study, those who scored highest tended to live longer and avoided the onset of chronic diseases during that time. The findings are based on studies of British and American adults tracked for decades. “Our study looked at the association of Life’s Essential 8 and life expectancy free of major chronic disease in adults in the United Kingdom,” says lead author Xuan Wang, M.D., Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow and biostatistician in the department of epidemiology at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, in a media release. Wang’s team analyzed 136,599 participants whose health data was part of the UK Biobank. “We categorized Life’s Essential 8 scores according to the American Heart Association’s recommendations, with scores of less than 50 out of 100 being poor cardiovascular health, 50 to less than 80 being intermediate, and 80 and above being ideal,” Dr. Wang says. Poor cardiovascular health can take 8 years off your life Researchers define scores of 80 and above as “high cardiovascular health.” These individuals lived substantially longer than others in the study. Men and women at age 50 had an average 5.2 years and 6.3 years of increased total life expectancy, respectively, in comparison to their peers in the “poor” category. They also lived longer without chronic disease. “Moreover, we found disparities in disease-free life expectancy due to low socioeconomic status may be offset considerably by maintaining an ideal cardiovascular health score in all adults,” Wang continues. “Our findings may stimulate interest in individual self-assessment and motivate people to improve their cardiovascular health. These findings support improving population health by promoting adherence to ideal cardiovascular health, which may also narrow health disparities related to socioeconomic status.” Another study of more than 23,000 adults in the U.S. found life expectancy was 83.4 yearsfor those with ideal cardiovascular health — or scores of 80 or greater. This fell to 75.3 for those with poor cardiovascular health — LE8 scores of less than 50. “We found that more than 40% of the increased life expectancy at age 50 from adhering to ideal cardiovascular health may be explained by the reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease death,” adds lead author Hao Ma, M.D., Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow and biostatistician in epidemiology at Tulane University and co-author on Wang’s study. Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s number one cause of death globally “What struck me about this abstract particularly was that there’s a really big jump going from individuals who have poor cardiovascular health to just intermediate levels of cardiovascular health,” says LE8 writing group leader Professor Donald Lloyd-Jones of Northwestern University. “Overall, we see this seven-and-a-half-year difference going from poor to high cardiovascular health. That’s a really big difference in life expectancy, and I think what it tells us is that we need to try to move people and get them to improve their cardiovascular health in mid-life, because that’s really going to have a major influence on their total life expectancy.” “These two abstracts really give us some nice new insight into how we can understand at different stages across the life course just how important focusing on your cardiovascular health is going to be, particularly using the new American Heart Association Life’s Essential 8 metrics,” Lloyd-Jones concludes. “The cardiovascular health construct studied in these two abstracts really does nail what patients are trying to do, which is find the fountain of youth. Yes, live longer, but more importantly, live healthier longer, and extend that healthspan so that you can really enjoy quality in your remaining life years.” The researchers presented their findings at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 The toxic world of GM crops BY RHODA WILSON ON MARCH 15, 2023 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) The biotech industry promised genetically engineered foods would reduce pesticide use, increase the nutritional content of food, boost farmers’ profits and feed the world by increasing yields. In reality, GM crops have turned glyphosate into one of the most widely and recklessly used herbicides in history and monoculture has led to a loss of biodiversity. GM crops have also failed to live up to expected increases in crop yields and, nutritionally, GMOs primarily provide cheap, unhealthy ingredients for ultra-processed ready meals, pre-packaged foods and fast-food restaurants. More than 40,000 people in the US have filed lawsuits alleging exposure to Roundup is the cause of their cancer. Once a rare cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is now the seventh most common cancer in US men and women. The agricultural biotech industry continues to advance with a new suite of genetic engineering technologies known as gene editing, which includes techniques such as CRISPR as well as synthetic biology and gene drives. By Dr. Joseph Mercola, originally published on 3 March 2020 Promises, promises, promises. The toxic world of genetically modified organisms (“GMOs”) and industrial agriculture is built on false promises. For nearly 30 years we have been listening to the propaganda of big biotech companies like Monsanto/Bayer, Syngenta, DuPont/Pioneer, BASF and others about how genetic engineering will transform farming and food production. We’ve heard how it will reduce the environmental impact of farming by lowering pesticide use. We’ve been promised that it will increase the nutritional content of food. We’ve been told how it will boost farmers’ profits by increasing yields, and that those increased yields will help “feed the world.” As the problem of man-made climate change has moved to the top of the global agenda, new promises have emerged about how GMOs will fight climate change and how genetic engineering will make plants more resilient to drought and flooding. The huckster promises keep on coming, but what has the biotech industry actually delivered over nearly three decades? Increasing Pesticide Use First and foremost, GMO crops were sold as a way of reducing on-farm pesticide use. But since GM crops were introduced, there has been a dramatic increase in pesticide use on those crops worldwide. Most GM crops fall into one of two types. Pesticide “resisters,” or “Roundup Ready” crops, mostly corn and soya, are genetically engineered to withstand the spraying of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, the active ingredient of which is glyphosate. Most recently, pesticide resisters have also been engineered to resist other highly toxic pesticides like dicamba and 2,4-D. GM crops have turned glyphosate into one of the most widely and recklessly used herbicides in history. According to the USDA,1 more than 90% of the soybeans harvested on US farms are genetically engineered to withstand herbicides like Roundup. Pesticide “producers,” or Bt plants, which include corn and soya but also cotton, produce their own insecticides. When an agricultural pest eats the crop, in theory, it will be poisoned and die. But weeds and insects rapidly evolve2 to be immune to these poisons. Most agricultural weeds have become resistant to Roundup, causing farmers to spray more each year. The heavier use of herbicides creates ever more “superweeds” and even higher herbicide use. The increase was first seen in pesticide resisters. A 2012 study3 out of Washington State University found that planting GM crops quickly resulted in herbicide-resistant “superweeds” and, as a result, increased herbicide use. By 2016, research from the University of Virginia confirmed that glyphosate-resistant weeds have led to a 28% hike in herbicide use on GM soybeans4 compared with non-GM. This rise has also been reported in other countries such as Canada,5 Brazil6 and Argentina.7 More recently, insects have begun to become resistant8 to the insecticides bred into pesticide products, causing farmers to use even more and more dangerous mixtures of pesticides to try and keep them under control. Loss of Biodiversity Right now, more than ever, we need a healthy, biodiverse and functioning ecosystem – one that depends on a rich diversity of plants, animals and insects. Agricultural land that is biodiverse is more productive and more able to cope with unexpected changes, for instance, in climate or cyclical levels of plant diseases or invasive species. Studies show that healthy soil can absorb and hold more CO29 than damaged soil. But today’s modern industrial farming involves often-large tracts of land devoted to a single crop, known as monocultures. In monocultures, diversity is discouraged by the use of pesticides which keep every living thing, except the valuable crop, off the land. In the US, land converted to soy production has typically been pre-existing agricultural land10 and so is not linked to deforestation, as it is in South America. But, increasing demand for soy is destroying American prairies and analysis of satellite data has shown that between 2006 and 2011, farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska had converted 1.3 million acres of grassland into soybean11 and corn production. Research by the USDA’s Economic Research Service12 echoes this finding. No Benefit to Farmers These monocultures are bad news for wildlife, reducing habitats for a wide range of wild creatures, from ground-nesting birds to pollinators like bees and butterflies. They also are bad for farmers. An in-depth investigation by The New York Times13 in 2016 revealed that, in addition to increasing pesticide use, genetic modification in the US and Canada has failed to bring the expected increases in crop yields. This resonates with the findings of a 2016 National Academy of Sciences report that found “there was little evidence”14 that the introduction of genetically modified crops in the United States had led to yield gains beyond those seen in conventional crops. Most recently, US farmers have been suffering from a glut of soy,15 linked to ongoing trade disputes with China, which have resulted in low prices and farm bankruptcies. Equally important is the fact that GMOs have failed to feed the world. The main by-products of GMOs are fats and sugars. GMOs, when they’re not being turned into biofuels, are being turned into corn, soya and even cottonseed oil and sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup and beet sugar. In other words, what GMOs have most successfully done is provide cheap, unhealthy ingredients for ultra-processed “ready” meals, pre-packaged foods and fast-food restaurants. A Poisoned Plate All those monoculture crops and all that spraying, especially with glyphosate, have consequences for the food we eat. GMO crop monocultures lead to “monodiets.” Today just a handful of crops now dominant diets around the world.16 This new monodiet has more calories and less nutrition. It’s a dietary disaster that is accelerating the worldwide rise in noncommunicable diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. That global diet is also more poisoned than ever before. Glyphosate (Roundup), is sprayed liberally on GM crops. It is also regularly sprayed on non-GMO crops, such wheat, oats, maize and barley but also soya, rapeseed, sunflower seeds and chickpeas, as a desiccant, to dry them out, before harvest. There is also evidence that glyphosate and its toxic breakdown product AMPA (α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid) accumulates in foods like GM soy.17 Laboratory tests in both the US18 and Europe19 have found it in the popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, likely due to its cookie, cake and other cereal ingredients. It is also a contaminant in honey20 and popular oat-based cereals and multiple other foods,21 especially those containing soy. A recent laboratory analysis by Moms Across America found glyphosate residues in the new recipe Impossible Burger. The levels of glyphosate and AMPA22 were low (11 ppb) but evidence from animal feed studies indicates that just 0.1 ppb of glyphosate can destroy gut bacteria.23 Hardly surprising, then, that tests show 93% of Americans tested were positive for glyphosate.24 Worryingly high levels have been found in the breastmilk and urine25 of American mothers, as well as in their drinking water. Passed on to babies through breastmilk or the water used to make formula, this could impact infant health since glyphosate is a suspected hormone disrupter. Other studies of animals fed GM foods and/or glyphosate show worrying trends including damage to vital organs26 like the liver and kidneys, damage to gut tissues and gut flora, immune system disruption, reproductive abnormalities and even tumours. In March 2015, when glyphosate was classified by the World Health Organisation as “probably carcinogenic to humans,”27 not many could have been surprised. Judgment Day Agrichemical companies continue to claim that glyphosate is safe. But juries across the US say otherwise. Currently, more than 40,000 people in the US have filed lawsuits28 alleging exposure to Roundup is the cause of their cancer and in particular, lymphomas. Once a rare cancer, the most common type of lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is now the seventh most common cancer in US men and women.29,30 The first three cases to go to trial resulted in a combined $2.424 billion in jury verdicts31 (though this was subsequently reduced by judges). The science supports these verdicts. A recent study showed convincing evidence32 of a link between glyphosate-based herbicides and endocrine disruption and genetic alterations commonly associated with the development of lymphomas. One shocking fallout from the first glyphosate case to go to trial, that of Dewayne Johnson,33 was the unsealing of several previously classified documents.34 The documents detailed Monsanto’s efforts to collude with the US Environmental Protection Agency to cover up glyphosate’s cancer risks. Out of 14 glyphosate studies reviewed by the EPA, which looked specifically at cancer in animals, eight found elevated cancer rates in at least one organ or tissue. Yet the EPA chose to dismiss these findings, and conclude that glyphosate is “unlikely to cause cancer.” Most recently another Monsanto legacy pesticide, dicamba, has hit the headlines. In 2017-18, “dicamba drift” was responsible for damage to an estimated 5 million acres of non-GM soybeans35 in 24 states, and numerous speciality crops and wild plants. In February 2020, in the first US dicamba trial, a Missouri jury awarded $265 million in damages36 to peach producers Bader Farms when drift from a nearby GM soybean field killed their trees. All these trials point to a health and environmental emergency and, yet, action at the federal level to curb the use of these toxic chemicals is sorely lacking. Taking matters into their own hands, some states and local communities are beginning to ban or restrict the use of chemicals like glyphosate. In 2018, both Portland37 and the city of Austin38 banned it. In 2019 Miami39 and Los Angeles County40 approved their own bans on city property, while Seattle41 agreed to restrict its use. Beyond US borders, more than two dozen countries42 including Canada, Argentina, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and the UK have put bans and/or restrictions in place. Consumer Awareness Rising Ever since the first genetically modified (“GMO”) foods and animal drugs, the Flavr Savr tomato43 and recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH), came onto the US market in 1994, the biotech industry has been waging a public relations war to get the public to accept genetically engineered food. But studies continue to show that the public doesn’t buy it, and doesn’t want to eat it. Most are concerned about health,44 and rightly so. Others are worried about the damage these crops cause to the environment. These are legitimate concerns, as are those about corporate control of our food. In fact, in the past few years, some big and consequential mergers have taken place in the agri-biotech sector. With these mergers, the “Big Six” (Monsanto, Bayer, BASF, Syngenta, Dow and DuPont) became the Big Four45 (Bayer-Monsanto, DowDuPont/Corteva, ChemChina-Syngenta, BASF) further concentrating the majority of the power and profits of the seed and GM technology market into even fewer hands. Media response to the proposed mergers has turned up a few surprises. For instance, the normally ultraconservative and financially focused Bloombergonline news channel focused more on the dubious histories of Bayer and Monsanto,46 than on any benefits of the deal. A more sober article in the Wall Street Journal47 suggested this might be a good time to reconsider the path we are on, agriculturally speaking. In the face of superweeds, higher seed prices and dropping yields, it argued, the GMO crop “boom” could well be over. But the boom isn’t over yet and independent testing which reveals how much glyphosate is in our bodies and our foods has become widespread. Likewise, the Non-GMO Verified48 label is now as important as the organic label for consumers wanting to avoid GMOs in their foods. It’s a testimony to the vehemence of public rejection, and the shameful inaction of the government, that the importance of these independent backstops has grown. The Lie That Won’t Die Despite all this, the agricultural biotech industry continues to advance with a new suite of genetic engineering technologies known as gene editing, which includes techniques such as CRISPR as well as synthetic biology and gene drives. What makes these GMO 2.049 technologies different is they can create genetically engineered organisms more cheaply and more quickly than ever before. Fronting up to critics and the farmers who are abandoning the GMO lie,50 proponents of synthetic biology claim we no longer need farmers to produce food.51 By creating novel food products, including meat substitutes, from genetically engineered microbes in big vats in anonymous warehouses, we can improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production. For anyone who believes that food should come from a living and connected ecosystem, this is the grimmest of grim promises – a world without farmers and without farm animals, where the land is used for … what, exactly? This grim vision of food production has been given the nickname, the “dark food chain,”52 because it doesn’t need sunlight. Further alarm bells are ringing as the biotech industry moves into other areas of the natural world. A recent and alarming report53 from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (“IUCN”) suggests that gene drives and synthetic biology could be used to revive declining or even extinct species,54 eradicate invasive species, improve soil55 by re-engineering soil microbes and therefore improve plant health and biodiversity. It could engineer trees to absorb more carbon56 or to be resistant to diseases, such as the invasive fungus that plagues the American chestnut tree,57 and re-engineer insects58 for pest management. Farming is part of the much larger, connected web of nature. What happens “out there” directly and indirectly affects what happens on the farm, which is why we need to challenge this troubling direction of travel for GMOs. Regulatory Apathy Strong regulation is there to protect us all – or it should be. But new methods and proposed uses for GMOs have brought greater complexity to the regulatory sphere. In some cases, as with the new gene-edited Calyno soybean oil,59 which can be sold without labelling, regulators have given in. In others, such as with proposed gene-edited farm animals, regulators really don’t know what to do.60 USDA’s vague and confusing ‘bioengineered’ labelling scheme61 is yet another case in point. Biotech companies argue there is no point in regulating GMO 2.0 anyway since its products are so close to “natural” they no longer need to be tested or labelled as GMO.62 This new “naturalness,” they claim, makes it impossible to tell gene-edited products from conventionally produced ones anyway. This is absolutely not true.63 When genetic engineers create new GMOs, they must also create the processes to identify them – if only to monitor and verify their work. Anyone can use these processes. That’s just what happened in a US Food and Drug Administration study,64 originally published in 2016 and republished in February 2020, which found numerous off-target effects in gene-edited “hornless” cattle, including a strand of bacterial DNA which could pass on antibiotic resistance. It concluded that “both scientists and regulators need to be alert to the potential for such unintended alterations to take place.” A frank accompanying editorial65explained further why regulation was important. Following on from this, Belinda Martineau, PhD, developer of the Flavr Savr tomato, noted66 that the GMO cow developers had the tools to find these mistakes for themselves, but incompetently failed to use them. “Such big mistakes made during the development of these ‘poster children’ GMOs,” she wrote, “make one wonder how carefully other, more run-of-the-mill GMOs have been developed over the last 25 years as well.” Marteau went on to say that the data justify, in her mind, “FDA’s intention to carry out mandatory premarket review of all gene-edited livestock and thereby regulate these GE products based on the fact that they were created using genetic engineering,” adding “I also think FDA should require premarket review of all GE crops as well.” Regenerative Agriculture – Action, Not Promises If, to coin a phrase, “a promise is a debt unpaid” then the biotech companies are racking up some serious ethical, moral and environmental IOUs to society. Out of their failure, however, has emerged the regenerative organic agriculture movement, a response to the growing awareness of the connection between agriculture and health, environmental destruction and climate change. Regenerative agriculture67 refers to farming and grazing practices such as: Reduction/elimination of tillage and use of synthetic chemicals The use of cover crops, crop rotations, compost and animal manure Integrating animals with perennial and annual plants to create a biologically diverse ecosystem on the farm Grazing and pasturing animals on grass and, more specifically, using a planned multi-paddock rotation system Raising animals in conditions that mimic their natural habitat It’s what every diligent farmer should be doing anyway and, formalised into a growing movement, these practices can improve biodiversity on the farm, enhance productivity, and even help tackle climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and improving both carbon drawdown and improved water infiltration and storage in soils. The truth is that conventional (i.e., chemical and GMO-based) farming needs to change. The problems farmers face now – failing soils, lower yields, toxic working environments – can’t be “magicked” away with genetic engineering. In fact, GMOs just drive farming deeper into a failing, exploitative, chemically-dependent, industrial model. In contrast, many see regenerative organic farming as the next evolving stage of organic farming, free-range livestock grazing and ecosystem restoration. Rather than promising future benefits, regenerative farming can be put into practice and deliver measurable benefits right now. For the future’s sake, this is the path we need to take. 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Human10 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/13/2023 at 3:31 AM, DaleP said: I can't stomach to watch it as I like bacon and sausages. Anyway, it's Jewish god, Christian's god is called the God..... has no name. I dono - I had catholic Bible with Jehovah's name... Actually we had several Bibles - all catholic and all had Jehovah's name - in some more often used and some less often... Jehovah Witnesses use catholic Bibles - they don't print it on their own... And I know Russell was a Mason and I eat pork... Just fact about Jehovah's name from the Bible... Maybe Catholics are scared of God's name? ;P Luckily he said not to call his name without a good reason... I personally think in this clip cola causes some chemical reactions on fats and proteins... I heard if you leave meat in cola overnight it will dissolve... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 30 minutes ago, Human10 said: I dono - I had catholic Bible with Jehovah's name... Actually we had several Bibles - all catholic and all had Jehovah's name - in some more often used and some less often... Jehovah Witnesses use catholic Bibles - they don't print it on their own... And I know Russell was a Mason and I eat pork... Just fact about Jehovah's name from the Bible... Maybe Catholics are scared of God's name? ;P Luckily he said not to call his name without a good reason... I personally think in this clip cola causes some chemical reactions on fats and proteins... I heard if you leave meat in cola overnight it will dissolve... Yes that's because if you call spirits name 3 times, he has to deliver what you ask for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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