Super Sand & Cactus Gum (GlycoProtein)
BY ARIEL SCHWARTZ Jun 28, 2011
Sand is a cheap and easy to find water filter. It's also not a very good water filter. But a new development--coating sand in graphite--could make it possible for everyone in the world to have easy access to clean water.
Nearly one billion people lack access to safe drinking water. There are creative ways to purify dirty water when a Brita isn't handy, to be sure--people living in areas with plentiful sand, for example, can pour water through sand and pebble-filled filters. But while the sand quickly filters water and removes large particles, it is, not surprisingly, ineffective at removing heavy metals, pathogens, and other toxins that find their way into dirty water.
A newly developed "coated sand," uses graphite oxide--a substance used in the chemical process for making pencil lead (or graphite)--to filter out the contaminants that regular sand can't touch. It could be cheap to produce and almost as plentiful as plain old sand.
When Rice University researchers ran two model contaminants (mercury and Rhodamine B dye) through the super sand, they found that the coated substance removed contaminants as well as commercially available active carbon filtration systems. The big difference: The super sand is cheap. Graphite is inexpensive (waste graphite from mining operations could even be used), and the coating process can occur at room temperature.
Rice explains:
Nanosheets of graphite oxide can be tailored to have hydrophobic (water-hating) and hydrophilic (water-loving) properties. When mixed in a solution with sand, they self-assemble into coatings around the grains and keep the hydrophilic parts exposed. Adding aromatic thiol molecules to the coatings enhances their ability to sequester water-soluble contaminants.
Coated sand could, in other words, be at least one solution to our growing water crisis--along with cactus gum, the Tata Swach, and fog-harvesting devices.
Watch the video & read more:
http://tinyurl.com/3eycosf
and
http://tinyurl.com/3uwwbd8
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sucrose Warning, Al list of problems it can cause.
Sucrose Warning
Studies show that sucrose can cause or contributes to: obesity, diabetes, infectious diseases, the body’s ability to handle fat and cholesterol, promotes LDL, increased blood pressure, enlarged liver, increased liver fat, suppressed the immune system, hypoglycemia, upset mineral relationships in the body, hyperactivity, anxiety, crankiness, rise in triglycerides, ages skin, tissue elasticity loss, chromium deficiency, cancer of the ovaries, copper deficiency, absorption of calcium & magnesium, weaken eyesight, raise the level of neurotransmitter’s: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, an acidic digestive tract, rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children, malabsorption, premature aging, lead to alcoholism, tooth decay, risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, arthritis, asthma, yeast infections, heart disease, osteoporosis, salivary acidity, lower vitamin E in the blood, decreased growth hormone, triglycerides, kidney diseases, drowsiness, interference with protein absorption, food allergies, toxemia during pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, alters gene expression, change protein structure, headaches, including migraine, pancreatic cancer in women, learning disorders, reduced learning capacity, contributed to Alzheimer’s disease, increased platelet adhesiveness, hormonal imbalance, dizziness, increased production of free radicals and oxidative stress, feeds cancer, increased the concentration of bile acids in stools and bacterial enzymes in the colon, increased estradiol (the most potent form of naturally occurring estrogen) in men, destroys alkaline phosphatase enzyme, risk gallbladder cancer, an addictive substance, exacerbate PMS, worsens ADHD, adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition, slowed adrenal glands, slow or stop oxygen to the brain, dehydrates newborns, low birth weight babies, increased risk of breast cancer, induced salt and water retention, contributed to mild memory loss, caused constipation, caused brain impairment in prediabetic and diabetic women, increased stomach cancer risk, metabolic syndrome, increased neural tube embryo defects, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), caused liver tumors, caused myocardial infarction.
http://www.endowmentmed.org/pdf/SmartLesson20detail.pdf
Studies show that sucrose can cause or contributes to: obesity, diabetes, infectious diseases, the body’s ability to handle fat and cholesterol, promotes LDL, increased blood pressure, enlarged liver, increased liver fat, suppressed the immune system, hypoglycemia, upset mineral relationships in the body, hyperactivity, anxiety, crankiness, rise in triglycerides, ages skin, tissue elasticity loss, chromium deficiency, cancer of the ovaries, copper deficiency, absorption of calcium & magnesium, weaken eyesight, raise the level of neurotransmitter’s: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, an acidic digestive tract, rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children, malabsorption, premature aging, lead to alcoholism, tooth decay, risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, arthritis, asthma, yeast infections, heart disease, osteoporosis, salivary acidity, lower vitamin E in the blood, decreased growth hormone, triglycerides, kidney diseases, drowsiness, interference with protein absorption, food allergies, toxemia during pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, alters gene expression, change protein structure, headaches, including migraine, pancreatic cancer in women, learning disorders, reduced learning capacity, contributed to Alzheimer’s disease, increased platelet adhesiveness, hormonal imbalance, dizziness, increased production of free radicals and oxidative stress, feeds cancer, increased the concentration of bile acids in stools and bacterial enzymes in the colon, increased estradiol (the most potent form of naturally occurring estrogen) in men, destroys alkaline phosphatase enzyme, risk gallbladder cancer, an addictive substance, exacerbate PMS, worsens ADHD, adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition, slowed adrenal glands, slow or stop oxygen to the brain, dehydrates newborns, low birth weight babies, increased risk of breast cancer, induced salt and water retention, contributed to mild memory loss, caused constipation, caused brain impairment in prediabetic and diabetic women, increased stomach cancer risk, metabolic syndrome, increased neural tube embryo defects, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), caused liver tumors, caused myocardial infarction.
http://www.endowmentmed.org/pdf/SmartLesson20detail.pdf
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Overing eating (Gluttony) Bible verses
GLUTTONY
1. 'Deut 21:18-21 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.'
2. Prov 23:20-21 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
3. 'Prov 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.'
4. 'Phil 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)'
5. 'Matt 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.'
6. 'Luke 7:34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!'
7. 'Luke 16:19-26 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from '
1. 'Deut 21:18-21 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.'
2. Prov 23:20-21 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
3. 'Prov 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.'
4. 'Phil 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)'
5. 'Matt 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.'
6. 'Luke 7:34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!'
7. 'Luke 16:19-26 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from '
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD
http://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM
KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD | Excerpts | PBS
From: PBS | Feb 14, 2011 | 11,734 views
http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2011/pbs-kickstart-... In this video clip, Dr. Neal Barnard unveils the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly and getting your body on track to better health fast. Premiering March 2011 on most PBS stations (check your local listings at pbs.org/tvschedules). Support your local PBS station now -- you make it possible for your PBS station to offer amazing performances and the opportunity to discover something new every day, whether on TV or online. To donate to your local PBS station, visit http://www.pbs.org/support .
http://vimeo.com/23862058
KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD | Excerpts | PBS
From: PBS | Feb 14, 2011 | 11,734 views
http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2011/pbs-kickstart-... In this video clip, Dr. Neal Barnard unveils the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly and getting your body on track to better health fast. Premiering March 2011 on most PBS stations (check your local listings at pbs.org/tvschedules). Support your local PBS station now -- you make it possible for your PBS station to offer amazing performances and the opportunity to discover something new every day, whether on TV or online. To donate to your local PBS station, visit http://www.pbs.org/support .
http://vimeo.com/23862058
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Uva ursi, urinary infections & much more.
Uva ursi an herb, been used to treat urinary infections & fight off infection. Two of its phyto-chemicals are arbutin & hydroquinone.
* Arbutin is a naturally occuring derivative of hydroquinone found in the leaves of cranberry, bearberry, and blueberry shrubs, most types of pears, and many other plants.
Arbutin has been used in the treatment of disorders of hyperpigmentation such as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne, trauma, allergic reactions, infections, injuries, phototoxic reactions, reactions to medications, reactions to cosmetics, and inflammatory diseases.
* Hydroquinone even is used in skin creams. Safe and Effective http://tinyurl.com/3r9n798
* Arbutin is a naturally occuring derivative of hydroquinone found in the leaves of cranberry, bearberry, and blueberry shrubs, most types of pears, and many other plants.
Arbutin has been used in the treatment of disorders of hyperpigmentation such as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne, trauma, allergic reactions, infections, injuries, phototoxic reactions, reactions to medications, reactions to cosmetics, and inflammatory diseases.
* Hydroquinone even is used in skin creams. Safe and Effective http://tinyurl.com/3r9n798
Monday, May 23, 2011
Average person in USA consumes 45.3 lbs of sugar a year
When I read this I just had to share it.
Have you ever stopped to think for a minute about the types foods people
eat everyday? For example, just look at the handful of giant food
conglomerates like Pepsi, Coca Cola, Dole, Nestle, General Mills
(Pillsbury, Betty Crocker) that heavily influence what the average
consumer in the U.S. eats, day in and day out. Their products are on the shelves EVERYWHERE.
...And what's the one indisputable common denominator between all of these companies and the majority of their products?
SUGAR!
Not only is sugar bad for your health (and your waistline), it's VERY
addictive. In fact, it's so addictive that on average a person in the
U.S. consumes a whopping 45.3 pounds of sugar a year...that's pretty gross when you think about it!
But here's the kicker - that 45.3 pounds of sugar only includes "pure" sugar consumption. That means sugar from soft drinks, junk foods, pastries, chocolate, juices, shakes, ice cream, honey, syrup (well you get the idea). That number does NOT include breads, pasta, rice and other starchy foods that also turn into sugar in your body.
I can't imagine what the total amount of sugar one's body has to metabolize on a daily, weekly and yearly basis (poor liver!).
The problem is, we've all gotten so used to eating sugar that our view of normalcy has become completely distorted. If it's not sweet, it doesn't taste good. Even the "healthy" foods and drinks are filled with sugar -- or what they disguise as something healthy like apple juice, evaporated cane juice, dates, just to name a few.
Even worse are the "organic" labels that fool people into thinking that even though there's sugar in them it's somehow better for you? It's no wonder we're faced with an epidemic rate of obesity and diabetes.
There was a New York Times article written by Gary Taubes' titled, "Is Sugar Toxic?" If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it. Here's the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t.html?_r=3
And if you don't have time to read the article, at least take a look at
this eye-opening graphic:
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t_CA1.html
That picture really puts things into perspective, huh?!
So what can you do to cut down on these sugary foods?
Well, you have to start by redefining "normal".
If you've been under the assumption that your sugar intake is normal, you may want to take a second look. And keep in mind, as I stated earlier, that sugar doesn't have to be sweet. Refined carbohydrates like bread, cereal, pasta, rice all turn into sugar...and these foods add up quick.
It's important to know that sugar in your body triggers a powerful hormone called "insulin", which among many things is responsible for storing fat in your body. So more sugar means higher insulin response which programs your body to store more fat. It may be a simplified way of looking at it, but the it gets the important point across.
If you've been struggling with your weight, take a look at your diet - especially your sugar/carb intake. Even if you think you eat healthy, you may be surprised to find out how much sugar/carbs you actually eat. Try taking a carb count for one day - just keep track of how many grams of carbohydrates you consume and take a look at your total at the end of the day.
The optimal amount of daily carbohydrate intake varies with body size, lean body weight and activity levels, but it's been my experience (working with thousands of people), that 100 grams of carbohydrates per day is the ballpark figure you want to be shooting for if you want to lose weight and get some good definition on those abs.
Now if 100 grams seem too low, just keep in mind that it's low relative to what's considered "normal" by today's standard, which is FAR from what normal *really* is. Reducing your sugar/carb intake isn't easy (at first), but the trimmed waistline and improved health benefits are well worth it. Also, cutting down on carbs doesn't mean starving yourself, it means making better choices.
Here are 7 tips to help you eliminate excess sugar/carbs form your diet:
#1 - Consume protein with every meal.
#2 - Avoid refined carbs like breads, pasta, rice and all wheat flour products.
#3 - Cut out soft drinks and drink water instead. If you need to add some taste squeeze a wedge of lemon or lime in the water.
#4 - Skip starchy foods like breads, muffins, bagels and cereal for breakfast. Instead, have some eggs and fruit or a protein shake.
#4 - Go for a salad instead of a sandwich. If you feel that it's not satisfying enough, add extra protein and fat (like avocado) into your salad.
#6 - Avoid sweets and starchy snacks, especially in the mid-afternoon when you're energy level starts to wane and your sugar cravings hit. Instead, snack on nuts, fruits, jerky, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (if you eat dairy).
#7 - Stay away from breads, pasta, rice and even potatoes at dinner time and replace them with cruciferous vegetables that are hearty and healthy like broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts.
Stay Fit,
-Shin
==> http://www.maxworkouts.com/contest/rules
Also look at: http://tinyurl.com/3ubj37d
.
Have you ever stopped to think for a minute about the types foods people
eat everyday? For example, just look at the handful of giant food
conglomerates like Pepsi, Coca Cola, Dole, Nestle, General Mills
(Pillsbury, Betty Crocker) that heavily influence what the average
consumer in the U.S. eats, day in and day out. Their products are on the shelves EVERYWHERE.
...And what's the one indisputable common denominator between all of these companies and the majority of their products?
SUGAR!
Not only is sugar bad for your health (and your waistline), it's VERY
addictive. In fact, it's so addictive that on average a person in the
U.S. consumes a whopping 45.3 pounds of sugar a year...that's pretty gross when you think about it!
But here's the kicker - that 45.3 pounds of sugar only includes "pure" sugar consumption. That means sugar from soft drinks, junk foods, pastries, chocolate, juices, shakes, ice cream, honey, syrup (well you get the idea). That number does NOT include breads, pasta, rice and other starchy foods that also turn into sugar in your body.
I can't imagine what the total amount of sugar one's body has to metabolize on a daily, weekly and yearly basis (poor liver!).
The problem is, we've all gotten so used to eating sugar that our view of normalcy has become completely distorted. If it's not sweet, it doesn't taste good. Even the "healthy" foods and drinks are filled with sugar -- or what they disguise as something healthy like apple juice, evaporated cane juice, dates, just to name a few.
Even worse are the "organic" labels that fool people into thinking that even though there's sugar in them it's somehow better for you? It's no wonder we're faced with an epidemic rate of obesity and diabetes.
There was a New York Times article written by Gary Taubes' titled, "Is Sugar Toxic?" If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it. Here's the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t.html?_r=3
And if you don't have time to read the article, at least take a look at
this eye-opening graphic:
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t_CA1.html
That picture really puts things into perspective, huh?!
So what can you do to cut down on these sugary foods?
Well, you have to start by redefining "normal".
If you've been under the assumption that your sugar intake is normal, you may want to take a second look. And keep in mind, as I stated earlier, that sugar doesn't have to be sweet. Refined carbohydrates like bread, cereal, pasta, rice all turn into sugar...and these foods add up quick.
It's important to know that sugar in your body triggers a powerful hormone called "insulin", which among many things is responsible for storing fat in your body. So more sugar means higher insulin response which programs your body to store more fat. It may be a simplified way of looking at it, but the it gets the important point across.
If you've been struggling with your weight, take a look at your diet - especially your sugar/carb intake. Even if you think you eat healthy, you may be surprised to find out how much sugar/carbs you actually eat. Try taking a carb count for one day - just keep track of how many grams of carbohydrates you consume and take a look at your total at the end of the day.
The optimal amount of daily carbohydrate intake varies with body size, lean body weight and activity levels, but it's been my experience (working with thousands of people), that 100 grams of carbohydrates per day is the ballpark figure you want to be shooting for if you want to lose weight and get some good definition on those abs.
Now if 100 grams seem too low, just keep in mind that it's low relative to what's considered "normal" by today's standard, which is FAR from what normal *really* is. Reducing your sugar/carb intake isn't easy (at first), but the trimmed waistline and improved health benefits are well worth it. Also, cutting down on carbs doesn't mean starving yourself, it means making better choices.
Here are 7 tips to help you eliminate excess sugar/carbs form your diet:
#1 - Consume protein with every meal.
#2 - Avoid refined carbs like breads, pasta, rice and all wheat flour products.
#3 - Cut out soft drinks and drink water instead. If you need to add some taste squeeze a wedge of lemon or lime in the water.
#4 - Skip starchy foods like breads, muffins, bagels and cereal for breakfast. Instead, have some eggs and fruit or a protein shake.
#4 - Go for a salad instead of a sandwich. If you feel that it's not satisfying enough, add extra protein and fat (like avocado) into your salad.
#6 - Avoid sweets and starchy snacks, especially in the mid-afternoon when you're energy level starts to wane and your sugar cravings hit. Instead, snack on nuts, fruits, jerky, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (if you eat dairy).
#7 - Stay away from breads, pasta, rice and even potatoes at dinner time and replace them with cruciferous vegetables that are hearty and healthy like broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts.
Stay Fit,
-Shin
==> http://www.maxworkouts.com/contest/rules
Also look at: http://tinyurl.com/3ubj37d
.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Government Paid Millions $ to Vaccine-Injured Kids
YouTube - EXCLUSIVE: Government Paid Millions to Vaccine-Injured Kids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXp4hM3eQuI
To get help http://vaccinationinjury.com/?gclid=CMHNm_nw3agCFQUGbAod5zywIw
http://www.myspace.com/preventvaccineinjury
From Fox NEWS http://tinyurl.com/3jw35ws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXp4hM3eQuI
To get help http://vaccinationinjury.com/?gclid=CMHNm_nw3agCFQUGbAod5zywIw
http://www.myspace.com/preventvaccineinjury
From Fox NEWS http://tinyurl.com/3jw35ws
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