healthyholisticliving--2020-07-07--Exploding microbubbles tear apart cancer cells like “targeted warheads”

Research on cancer treatments has gotten increasingly creative , producing methods that are safer and less disruptive to the patient .
A groundbreaking method coming out of Tel Aviv University is no different .
Researchers discovered that they could use microbubbles to destroy cancer cells .
( 1 , 2 ) The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in June 2020 .
Dr. Tali Ilovitsh , who works in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Tel Aviv University , led the research team .
The team spent two years researching this cancer treatment .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a method for delivering genes into breast cancer cells .
This approach uses ultrasound to explode microbubbles in tumors .
When the microbubbles explode , they destroy many cancer cells and tear holes in any that remain .
The holes allow immunotherapy genes to enter the cancer cells and eradicate them .
( 1 , 2 ) Dr. Ilovitsh first conceived this cancer treatment method during her post-doctorate research at Stanford University .
She explained how microbubbles destroy cancer cells in a press release from Tel Aviv University .
“ Microbubbles are microscopic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diameter as small as one-tenth of a blood vessel , ” she explained .
“ We discovered that using lower frequencies than those applied previously , microbubbles can significantly expand until they explode violently .
We realized that this discovery could be used as a platform for cancer treatment and started to inject microbubbles into tumors directly.
” ( 1 ) The research team injected tumor-targeted microbubbles into tumors in mouse models .
When the microbubbles exploded , they destroyed about 80 % of the tumor cells .
( 1 , 2 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and cost-effective , was able to destroy most of the tumor .
However , it is not enough , ” Dr. Ilovitsh said in the press release .
“ In order to prevent the remaining cancer cells to spread , we needed to destroy all of the tumor cells .
That is why we injected an immunotherapy gene alongside the microbubbles , which acts as a Trojan horse , and signaled the immune system to attack the cancer cell.
” ( 1 ) In order to destroy all of the tumor cells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the tumors with the microbubbles .
When the microbubbles exploded and destroyed 80 % of the cancer cells , they also created holes in the remaining 20 % of cancer cells .
The immunotherapy genes were able to enter the cancer cells through these holes .
The genes caused the immune system to attack the cancer cells and wipe them out .
( 1 , 2 ) But the immunotherapy genes did not only cause the immune system to attack the cells of the tumor they were injected into .
The immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t directly received the treatment .
( 1 , 2 ) According to Dr. Ilovitsh , the “ mice had tumors on both sides of their bodies .
Despite the fact that we conducted the treatment only on one side , the immune system attacked the distant side as well.
” ( 1 ) Now that Dr. Ilovitsh has experienced success with this method in treating breast cancer cells , she hopes to explore its other applications .
She believes that it could be used as a non-invasive treatment for brain tumors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s .
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Exploding Microbubbles Destroy Cancer Cells
Research on cancer treatments has gotten increasingly creative, producing methods that are safer and less disruptive to the patient. A groundbreaking method coming out of Tel Aviv University is no different. Researchers discovered that they could use microbubbles to destroy cancer cells. (1, 2)
The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in June 2020. Dr. Tali Ilovitsh, who works in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Tel Aviv University, led the research team. The team spent two years researching this cancer treatment. (1, 2)
The team developed a method for delivering genes into breast cancer cells. This approach uses ultrasound to explode microbubbles in tumors. When the microbubbles explode, they destroy many cancer cells and tear holes in any that remain. The holes allow immunotherapy genes to enter the cancer cells and eradicate them. (1, 2)
Dr. Ilovitsh first conceived this cancer treatment method during her post-doctorate research at Stanford University. She explained how microbubbles destroy cancer cells in a press release from Tel Aviv University. “Microbubbles are microscopic bubbles filled with gas, with a diameter as small as one-tenth of a blood vessel,” she explained. “We discovered that using lower frequencies than those applied previously, microbubbles can significantly expand until they explode violently. We realized that this discovery could be used as a platform for cancer treatment and started to inject microbubbles into tumors directly.” (1)
Immunotherapy Genes Act As “Trojan Horse”
The research team injected tumor-targeted microbubbles into tumors in mouse models. When the microbubbles exploded, they destroyed about 80% of the tumor cells. (1, 2)
“The targeted treatment, which is safe and cost-effective, was able to destroy most of the tumor. However, it is not enough,” Dr. Ilovitsh said in the press release. “In order to prevent the remaining cancer cells to spread, we needed to destroy all of the tumor cells. That is why we injected an immunotherapy gene alongside the microbubbles, which acts as a Trojan horse, and signaled the immune system to attack the cancer cell.” (1)
In order to destroy all of the tumor cells, the research team injected immunotherapy genes into the tumors with the microbubbles. When the microbubbles exploded and destroyed 80% of the cancer cells, they also created holes in the remaining 20% of cancer cells. The immunotherapy genes were able to enter the cancer cells through these holes. The genes caused the immune system to attack the cancer cells and wipe them out. (1, 2)
Non-Invasive Treatment
But the immunotherapy genes did not only cause the immune system to attack the cells of the tumor they were injected into. The immune system also attacked tumors that hadn’t directly received the treatment. (1, 2)
According to Dr. Ilovitsh, the “mice had tumors on both sides of their bodies. Despite the fact that we conducted the treatment only on one side, the immune system attacked the distant side as well.” (1)
Now that Dr. Ilovitsh has experienced success with this method in treating breast cancer cells, she hopes to explore its other applications. She believes that it could be used as a non-invasive treatment for brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-07--A Deadly Rabbit Virus Nicknamed ‘Bunny Ebola’ Is Spreading Rapidly in Southwestern US

2020 has been quite the year .
But , if you were getting ready for a break , I have bad news .
There ’ s now a plague spreading through rabbits .
Bunny Ebola .
Lorelei D ’ Avolio was a Manhatten vet .
You can surely imagine that she ’ s seen a lot .
So , when she describes something as “ terrifying , ” it can ’ t be good .
And it wasn ’ t .
February 15th , 2020 , pet rabbits at the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine started to die .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We tried to do CPR , ” she says , “ but these rabbits were dead within minutes .
They would convulse , scream horribly , and die.
” The clinic stopped accepting rabbits , but it was too late .
Out of 16 bunnies who had come into contact with the virus , 14 died .
If you ’ re tempted to compare it to the novel coronavirus , don ’ t .
It ’ s “ way more infectious than COVID .
It ’ s way more persistent , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ it ’ s resistant to extreme temperatures , it can be transmitted on bugs , on carcasses .
It can spread on water , it can be spread on shoes.
” ( 1 ) We refer to it as ‘ bunny ebola , ’ ” explains Texas vet , Dr. Amanda Jones .
Although she admits , it ’ s “ not related in any way , shape , or form ” to the human ebolavirus , there are similar symptoms .
What it actually is , is rabbit hemorrhagic disease , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no impact on humans , thankfully–one virus is enough .
However , it has a large impact , in terms of death rate in rabbits : 90 % .
The death rate was originally reported as lower , and more variable : 5 % -70 % .
But this new round is much more fatal–the 90 % figure comes from a May 2020 California Department of Food and Agriculture ( CDFA ) memo .
Both wild and domestic rabbits can be infected .
It creates lesions on the organs , causing internal bleeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not eat .
Then they hemorrhage and die .
( 1 , 2 , 3 ) As of June 28th , 2020 , the United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) reported 146 sites of RHDV2 in the southwestern US .
New Mexico vet , Ralph Zimmerman says that “ we still have no idea where it originated , ” since “ it ’ s snowballed and moved like mad.
” ( 1 , 2 ) Unfortunately , due to the high contagion factor , RHDV2 is near impossible to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ 105 days on environmental surfaces at room temperature , ” says the CDFA .
It “ has been found in decaying tissue of infected carcasses for up to 90 days , and may persist in chilled or frozen rabbit meat.
” Not only that , but a bunny who survives RHDV2 can carry the pathogens for 2 months .
This has led to some serious measures .
New Mexico has enforced a policy where if one rabbit in a household gets it , any other rabbits in the household need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rabbit deaths from RHDV2–but over 1,100 bunnies killed .
“ It is up to you as the owner to protect your rabbits by practicing good biosecurity .
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taking simple steps every day to keep germs away from your animals , ” according to the USDA ( 1 , 2 , 3 )

2020 has been quite the year. But, if you were getting ready for a break, I have bad news. There’s now a plague spreading through rabbits. Bunny Ebola.
How Did Bunny Ebola Start?
Lorelei D’Avolio was a Manhatten vet. You can surely imagine that she’s seen a lot. So, when she describes something as “terrifying,” it can’t be good. And it wasn’t. February 15th, 2020, pet rabbits at the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine started to die. “Someone saw them spasming and yelled. We tried to do CPR,” she says, “but these rabbits were dead within minutes. They would convulse, scream horribly, and die.” The clinic stopped accepting rabbits, but it was too late. Out of 16 bunnies who had come into contact with the virus, 14 died.
If you’re tempted to compare it to the novel coronavirus, don’t. It’s “way more infectious than COVID. It’s way more persistent,” explains D’Avolio. Additionally, “it’s resistant to extreme temperatures, it can be transmitted on bugs, on carcasses. It can spread on water, it can be spread on shoes.” (1)
What Is Bunny Ebola?
We refer to it as ‘bunny ebola,’” explains Texas vet, Dr. Amanda Jones. Although she admits, it’s “not related in any way, shape, or form” to the human ebolavirus, there are similar symptoms. What it actually is, is rabbit hemorrhagic disease, also known as RHDV2. It has no impact on humans, thankfully–one virus is enough. However, it has a large impact, in terms of death rate in rabbits: 90%. The death rate was originally reported as lower, and more variable: 5%-70%. But this new round is much more fatal–the 90% figure comes from a May 2020 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) memo. Both wild and domestic rabbits can be infected. It creates lesions on the organs, causing internal bleeding. It gives them hepatitis. They may not eat. Then they hemorrhage and die. (1, 2, 3)
Where Is Bunny Ebola?
As of June 28th, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported 146 sites of RHDV2 in the southwestern US. New Mexico vet, Ralph Zimmerman says that “we still have no idea where it originated,” since “it’s snowballed and moved like mad.” (1, 2)
Problems With The Spread
Unfortunately, due to the high contagion factor, RHDV2 is near impossible to stop. Bunny ebola can last up to “105 days on environmental surfaces at room temperature,” says the CDFA. It “has been found in decaying tissue of infected carcasses for up to 90 days, and may persist in chilled or frozen rabbit meat.” Not only that, but a bunny who survives RHDV2 can carry the pathogens for 2 months. This has led to some serious measures. New Mexico has enforced a policy where if one rabbit in a household gets it, any other rabbits in the household need to be put down. There have been 492 rabbit deaths from RHDV2–but over 1,100 bunnies killed. “It is up to you as the owner to protect your rabbits by practicing good biosecurity. . . taking simple steps every day to keep germs away from your animals, ” according to the USDA (1, 2, 3)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-08--7 Foods That Cause Acid Reflux

7 Foods That Cause Acid Reflux

I have been plagued with acid reflux all my life .
Mine is caused by a hiatal hernia , a looseness between my stomach and esophagus .
It has caused everything from mild heartburn to violent spasms that can shoot undigested food up into my nose .
Yeah , that ’ s probably TMI , but it just shows you how severe acid reflux can get .
I ’ ve learned a trick or two in my time , including the all-important rule to avoid eating or drinking after seven .
While this has greatly interfered with my European dining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served well after seven , it has proven to be a sure-fire way to avoid the horrifying side effects .
Another tip is to learn what foods to avoid to reduce symptoms of acid reflux .
Here ’ s what I have found , as well as foods experts advise you to avoid .
I have not experienced issues with peppermint , and in fact , I find peppermint tea to be quite comforting .
However , the University of Maryland Medical Center reports peppermint relaxes the muscle separating your esophagus from your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 1 ) As a lover of wine and cocktails , I found this a tough one to swallow , or more likely not swallow .
However , there ’ s no denying when I don ’ t imbibe , my acid reflux is greatly reduced .
According to studies , alcohol has the same effect as peppermint .
( 2 ) Citrus fruit is mega acidic so it makes sense it can aggravate acid reflux .
This would include juices .
A study found 72 % of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after drinking either orange or grapefruit juice .
Symptoms get even worse if you have citrus on an empty stomach .
( 3 ) Raw onions are brutal on the breath but quite delightful on a burger or hot dog .
Unfortunately , I know that this will lead to hours of discomfort .
According to the American Journal of Gastroenterology raw onions are a direct route to reflux and heartburn not to mention belches .
Charming .
( 4 ) Yep , this one is kind of self-explanatory .
It makes good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lips , and throat it will continue to burn all the way down .
Avoiding spicy foods is heartburn/reflux avoidance 101 .
This is another heartbreaker , but absolutely true .
When I cut out caffeine my tummy is truly happier without fail .
This includes tea , coffee , and soda , especially colas .
I find almost all traditional teas ( translates to non-herbal teas ) kill my stomach from morning right into sleep that night .
Luckily , I don ’ t eat deep-fried foods at all .
Apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatty foods decrease pressure in the sphincter which leads to heartburn .
While there are conflicting studies on the relationship between acid reflux and high-fat foods , I can attest that it does indeed cause issues .
( 5 ) Although some of these studies are on hold , they still remain relevant .
While I ’ m not a doctor , I can offer a few more tips based on my experience living with acid reflux .
First , as mentioned try avoid eating or drinking after 7 pm and see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals and reduce portion sizes , it makes a huge difference .
If you ’ re not sure if something is causing acid reflux , avoid eating it for a few days .
Then try it again , and see how you fare .
If it hurts , take it off your menu or be prepared for the unpleasant consequences !

I have been plagued with acid reflux all my life. Mine is caused by a hiatal hernia, a looseness between my stomach and esophagus. It has caused everything from mild heartburn to violent spasms that can shoot undigested food up into my nose. Yeah, that’s probably TMI, but it just shows you how severe acid reflux can get. I’ve learned a trick or two in my time, including the all-important rule to avoid eating or drinking after seven. While this has greatly interfered with my European dining habits, with dinner tending to be served well after seven, it has proven to be a sure-fire way to avoid the horrifying side effects. Another tip is to learn what foods to avoid to reduce symptoms of acid reflux. Here’s what I have found, as well as foods experts advise you to avoid.
1. Peppermint And Acid Reflux
I have not experienced issues with peppermint, and in fact, I find peppermint tea to be quite comforting. However, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports peppermint relaxes the muscle separating your esophagus from your stomach aggravating bile and increasing heartburn. (1)
2. Alcohol And Acid Reflux
As a lover of wine and cocktails, I found this a tough one to swallow, or more likely not swallow. However, there’s no denying when I don’t imbibe, my acid reflux is greatly reduced. According to studies, alcohol has the same effect as peppermint. (2)
3. Citrus Fruits And Acid Reflux
Citrus fruit is mega acidic so it makes sense it can aggravate acid reflux. This would include juices. A study found 72% of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease participating in a survey reported increased heartburn after drinking either orange or grapefruit juice. Symptoms get even worse if you have citrus on an empty stomach. (3)
4. Raw Onion And Acid Reflux
Raw onions are brutal on the breath but quite delightful on a burger or hot dog. Unfortunately, I know that this will lead to hours of discomfort. According to the American Journal of Gastroenterology raw onions are a direct route to reflux and heartburn not to mention belches. Charming. (4)
5. Spicy Food And Acid Reflux
Yep, this one is kind of self-explanatory. It makes good sense that if it burns your tongue, lips, and throat it will continue to burn all the way down. Avoiding spicy foods is heartburn/reflux avoidance 101.
6. Caffeine And Acid Reflux
This is another heartbreaker, but absolutely true. When I cut out caffeine my tummy is truly happier without fail. This includes tea, coffee, and soda, especially colas. I find almost all traditional teas (translates to non-herbal teas) kill my stomach from morning right into sleep that night.
7. Deep-Fried Foods And Acid Reflux
Luckily, I don’t eat deep-fried foods at all. Apparently, this is a good thing as fatty foods decrease pressure in the sphincter which leads to heartburn. While there are conflicting studies on the relationship between acid reflux and high-fat foods, I can attest that it does indeed cause issues. (5)
My Acid Reflux Tips
Although some of these studies are on hold, they still remain relevant. While I’m not a doctor, I can offer a few more tips based on my experience living with acid reflux. First, as mentioned try avoid eating or drinking after 7 pm and see how you feel. Next, eat smaller meals and reduce portion sizes, it makes a huge difference. If you’re not sure if something is causing acid reflux, avoid eating it for a few days. Then try it again, and see how you fare. If it hurts, take it off your menu or be prepared for the unpleasant consequences!


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-08--Walking Sharks That Can Leave The Water Discovered In Indo-Australian Archipelago

When my grandmother watched that classic piece of cinema , Jaws , she stayed out of the water for weeks .
Certainly , if being eaten by a shark is a worry , not swimming is the thing to do .
How many people would have survived Jaws if the mayor just closed the beach ?
Unfortunately , it seems like getting out of the water may not help anymore .
Walking sharks are now real , in case you thought 2020 was done messing with your life .
Nope !
Luckily , things have not gotten quite that dire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also called epaulette sharks , “ walk ” with their fins , mostly the ones on their pectoral and pelvic areas .
( 1 , 2 ) Did You Say “ Little ” ?
Yes !
Fortunately , these sharks aren ’ t really that big–their maximum size is three-and-a-half feet long .
In fact , when they ’ re born , they ’ re only around five inches long !
( 1 ) If you were wondering if these guys would eat you , they won ’ t .
Instead , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shrimp , krill , prawns , barnacles , and other crustaceans .
They do mostly feed in the shallows , however , including rock pools , so you may actually be more likely to run into them than a great white .
On the other hand , they mainly reside around New Guinea , Eastern Indonesia , and parts of Australia , so depending on where you vacation , you might never cross paths with them .
( 1 , 2 ) Scientists from Australia , Indonesia , and the United States released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freshwater Research about the walking shark .
When digging deeper into epaulette sharks , the researchers on the team actually discovered four new kinds of walking sharks !
The newest species of epaulette sharks could have evolved only two million years ago .
And while that seems like a long time , Mark Erdmann , one of the paper ’ s researchers says that ’ s not the case .
Sharks as a whole are 400 million years old , while walking sharks , as a ‘ type , ’ “ evolved just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his interview with Conservation International .
This makes “ them the ‘ youngest ’ sharks on our planet.
” Two million years seem like nothing in comparison .
( 2 , 3 , 4 ) What Exactly Is A Species ?
A species is a subsection of a genus .
If that ’ s all Latin to you , essentially it means that a genus is the big collection–say snakes , or humanoids–and a species is something like “ boa constrictors ” or “ homo sapiens.
” As for the process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this : Speciation typically happens when individuals of a given species get separated from their main population — sometimes by walking or swimming or being carried away on a current to an isolated place .
If they are lucky enough to survive and breed , eventually evolution will take this new population in a different direction and often leads to a new species .
That ’ s why their article is named “ Walking , swimming , or hitching a ride ?
” The sharks would separate , usually by walking or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , food would shift , or other things that kept them apart .
One set of sharks even got stranded on a drifting island !
( 4 )

When my grandmother watched that classic piece of cinema, Jaws, she stayed out of the water for weeks. Certainly, if being eaten by a shark is a worry, not swimming is the thing to do. How many people would have survived Jaws if the mayor just closed the beach?
Unfortunately, it seems like getting out of the water may not help anymore. Walking sharks are now real, in case you thought 2020 was done messing with your life.
Sharks With Legs??
Nope! Luckily, things have not gotten quite that dire. Instead, these little guys, also called epaulette sharks, “walk” with their fins, mostly the ones on their pectoral and pelvic areas. (1, 2)
Did You Say “Little”?
Yes! Fortunately, these sharks aren’t really that big–their maximum size is three-and-a-half feet long. In fact, when they’re born, they’re only around five inches long! (1)
What Do Walking Sharks Eat?
If you were wondering if these guys would eat you, they won’t. Instead, they eat tinier prey–small fish, worms, shrimp, krill, prawns, barnacles, and other crustaceans. They do mostly feed in the shallows, however, including rock pools, so you may actually be more likely to run into them than a great white. On the other hand, they mainly reside around New Guinea, Eastern Indonesia, and parts of Australia, so depending on where you vacation, you might never cross paths with them. (1, 2)
“Walking, Swimming Or Hitching A Ride?”
Scientists from Australia, Indonesia, and the United States released a paper in the journal Marine and Freshwater Research about the walking shark. When digging deeper into epaulette sharks, the researchers on the team actually discovered four new kinds of walking sharks! The newest species of epaulette sharks could have evolved only two million years ago. And while that seems like a long time, Mark Erdmann, one of the paper’s researchers says that’s not the case. Sharks as a whole are 400 million years old, while walking sharks, as a ‘type,’ “evolved just 9 million years ago,” according to his interview with Conservation International. This makes “them the ‘youngest’ sharks on our planet.” Two million years seem like nothing in comparison. (2, 3, 4)
What Exactly Is A Species?
A species is a subsection of a genus. If that’s all Latin to you, essentially it means that a genus is the big collection–say snakes, or humanoids–and a species is something like “boa constrictors” or “homo sapiens.” As for the process of how species happen, Erdmann explains it like this: Speciation typically happens when individuals of a given species get separated from their main population — sometimes by walking or swimming or being carried away on a current to an isolated place. If they are lucky enough to survive and breed, eventually evolution will take this new population in a different direction and often leads to a new species.
That’s why their article is named “Walking, swimming, or hitching a ride?” The sharks would separate, usually by walking or swimming, and then tides would rise, food would shift, or other things that kept them apart. One set of sharks even got stranded on a drifting island! (4)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-09--Warning Of Serious Brain Disorders In People With Mild Coronavirus Symptoms

New COVID-19 research showed deadly brain disorders could be a potential symptom of the virus .
The journal , Brain found some adults with the virus displayed a wide range of serious brain disease symptoms .
What ’ s perhaps more disturbing is that this was noted even when people were experiencing a mild case of the coronavirus .
( 1 , 2 ) Mild symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or respiratory issues .
However , according to the study , mild cases did not reduce the appearance of neurological symptoms .
In fact , for some patients , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Neurological issues occurred in patients ranging from 16 to 85 years of age .
These patients experienced delirium or psychosis , strokes , and peripheral nerve problems on the hands and feet .
( 1 ) In one case , a 55-year old woman with no history of mental illness was treated for COVID-19 with oxygen over a two-week period .
Her symptoms included cough , fever , and muscle aches .
However , four days after leaving the hospital , her husband found she was behaving strangely and appeared confused .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ delusional , seeing lions and monkeys in her house .
She became aggressive with her family as well as hospital staff .
Anti-psychotic medication improved her symptoms after three weeks .
However , the study does not indicate whether she had a full recovery .
( 1 ) Nine patients suffered from a form of Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis ( ADEM ) .
This causes the immune system to attack myelin , the covering that insulates the nerves in the central nervous system .
When myelin is absent , or thin , nerves can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results in symptoms such as paralysis and cognitive issues .
( 1 ) Although ADEM usually affects children , doctors diagnosed a 47-year old female COVID-19 patient displaying neurological problems with the disease .
Surgeons had to relieve the pressure of her swollen brain by removing a part of her skull .
( 1 ) According to a Twitter post by Dr. Michael Zandi , consultant neurologist from University College London Hospitals , and senior author of the paper , further studies require “ research on the causes and treatments of neurological involvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) Dr. Zandi also posted , “ We saw a range of illnesses affecting the brain and nerves , including encephalopathies , encephalitis and ADEM , stroke , and nerve disease.
” The doctor praised the team of authors who contributed to the study .
Many were front line workers who came face to face with patients during the first wave of the pandemic .
( 1 ) The surveillance program , CoroNerve in the U.K. allows physicians to report neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19 .
The program hopes to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects on the brain .
( 1 ) While new information regarding the growing spectrum of COVID-19 symptoms continues to unravel , the latest study reveals the different brain diseases potentially caused by infection .
In hand with neurological symptoms , concerns over what other chronic health conditions COVID-19 might leave in its wake are growing .
( 1 ) Even if neurological complications are rare , they still have the potential to create long-lasting effects , warn the study ’ s authors .
What other long-lasting issues might arise are yet to @ @ @ @ @ @

New COVID-19 research showed deadly brain disorders could be a potential symptom of the virus. The journal, Brain found some adults with the virus displayed a wide range of serious brain disease symptoms. What’s perhaps more disturbing is that this was noted even when people were experiencing a mild case of the coronavirus. (1, 2)
Mild Symptoms And Brain Disorder
Mild symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or respiratory issues. However, according to the study, mild cases did not reduce the appearance of neurological symptoms. In fact, for some patients, the neurological symptoms were the only ones shown. Neurological issues occurred in patients ranging from 16 to 85 years of age. These patients experienced delirium or psychosis, strokes, and peripheral nerve problems on the hands and feet. (1)
Hallucinations And Confusion Signs Of Brain Disorder
In one case, a 55-year old woman with no history of mental illness was treated for COVID-19 with oxygen over a two-week period. Her symptoms included cough, fever, and muscle aches. However, four days after leaving the hospital, her husband found she was behaving strangely and appeared confused. (1)
The patient also became delusional, seeing lions and monkeys in her house. She became aggressive with her family as well as hospital staff. Anti-psychotic medication improved her symptoms after three weeks. However, the study does not indicate whether she had a full recovery. (1)
ADEM Brain Disorder
Nine patients suffered from a form of Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). This causes the immune system to attack myelin, the covering that insulates the nerves in the central nervous system. When myelin is absent, or thin, nerves can’t effectively transmit information. This results in symptoms such as paralysis and cognitive issues. (1)
Although ADEM usually affects children, doctors diagnosed a 47-year old female COVID-19 patient displaying neurological problems with the disease. Surgeons had to relieve the pressure of her swollen brain by removing a part of her skull. (1)
Further Brain Disorder Research
According to a Twitter post by Dr. Michael Zandi, consultant neurologist from University College London Hospitals, and senior author of the paper, further studies require “research on the causes and treatments of neurological involvement, and surveillance and epidemiology.” (1)
Dr. Zandi also posted, “We saw a range of illnesses affecting the brain and nerves, including encephalopathies, encephalitis and ADEM, stroke, and nerve disease.” The doctor praised the team of authors who contributed to the study. Many were front line workers who came face to face with patients during the first wave of the pandemic. (1)
CoroNerve Program For Brain Disorder
The surveillance program, CoroNerve in the U.K. allows physicians to report neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19. The program hopes to get a better grasp on the virus’s effects on the brain. (1)
While new information regarding the growing spectrum of COVID-19 symptoms continues to unravel, the latest study reveals the different brain diseases potentially caused by infection. In hand with neurological symptoms, concerns over what other chronic health conditions COVID-19 might leave in its wake are growing. (1)
Even if neurological complications are rare, they still have the potential to create long-lasting effects, warn the study’s authors. What other long-lasting issues might arise are yet to be seen. (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-09--A Floating Movie Theatre Where People Sit In Socially Distant Boats On The Water Is Coming To Paris

“ Notice to moviegoers !
” reads a translation of the city of Paris website .
( And yes , it is Paris , France . )
“ You may have the chance to participate in the first cinema on the water which will take place on July 18 for the opening of Paris Plages.
” It promises “ an unusual cinema experience that marks the opening of the summer season.
” But , unless you ’ re from the city of Paris , you may not have heard of the Paris Plages .
Or , you may wonder how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here , we ’ ll unveil the mysteries of the floating movie theater .
( 1 ) There will be 38 electric boats in the water for the free film screening .
Each boat can hold 2-6 people , and the city will be making sure that each boat contains only one social group , to make sure social distancing protocols are kept .
Because it is free , it was decided that tickets will be raffled off .
The registration for the raffle runs until July 15th , 2020 , so if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have time to enter into the draw !
The movie is Le Grand Bain , which is a 2018 French comedy about a group of men who start synchronized swimming .
It will be preceded by the short film A Corona Story .
This movie won a contest put on by Mk2 , a movie theater chain .
Mk2 is also jointly sponsoring the floating cinema , along with the city of Paris , and ice cream company Häagen-Daz .
The boats will begin loading moviegoers at 6:30 , and the movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 ) The official website of the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Paris has a question for you .
“ So , ” they say , “ you ’ d like to lay back in a sun lounger and read a book by the water ’ s edge ?
” If your answer to that question is a resounding yes , then there ’ s “ no need to travel great distances : from 6 July to 1 September , the beach comes to Paris !
” It ’ s a beautiful sentiment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The Paris Plages is an urban beach experience .
The Right Bank of the Seine was the original location .
However , in 2019 , they expanded to the Parc Rives de Seine , the Quai de Loire and Quai de Seine at the Bassin de la Villette , and the esplanade of City Hall .
There are palm trees and giant umbrellas brought onto the spaces .
( 3 ) What Can You Do There ?
In the past , the Paris Plages has had a wide variety of attractions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , books , and comics for people to borrow .
They have foosball and children ’ s minigolf .
There are theatres and circus workshops .
If you ’ re into more physical activity , you can go to an assortment of dance classes , tai chi workshops , and other “ energy arts.
” However , there is no news on the Convention and Visitors Bureau website about what 2020 ’ s Paris Plages will have in store .
It ’ s possible some of those things will still go on @ @ @ @ @ @

“Notice to moviegoers!” reads a translation of the city of Paris website. (And yes, it is Paris, France.) “You may have the chance to participate in the first cinema on the water which will take place on July 18 for the opening of Paris Plages.” It promises “an unusual cinema experience that marks the opening of the summer season.” But, unless you’re from the city of Paris, you may not have heard of the Paris Plages. Or, you may wonder how a cinema on the water works. Here, we’ll unveil the mysteries of the floating movie theater. (1)
Cinema On The Water
When?
The floating movie theater is a one-night-only occasion: July 18th, 2020.
How?
There will be 38 electric boats in the water for the free film screening. Each boat can hold 2-6 people, and the city will be making sure that each boat contains only one social group, to make sure social distancing protocols are kept. Because it is free, it was decided that tickets will be raffled off. The registration for the raffle runs until July 15th, 2020, so if you’re in Paris, you still have time to enter into the draw!
What’re We Watching?
The movie is Le Grand Bain, which is a 2018 French comedy about a group of men who start synchronized swimming. It will be preceded by the short film A Corona Story. This movie won a contest put on by Mk2, a movie theater chain. Mk2 is also jointly sponsoring the floating cinema, along with the city of Paris, and ice cream company Häagen-Daz.
What Time?
The boats will begin loading moviegoers at 6:30, and the movie will end around 11 pm. (2)
The Paris Plages
The official website of the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Paris has a question for you. “So,” they say, “you’d like to lay back in a sun lounger and read a book by the water’s edge?” If your answer to that question is a resounding yes, then there’s “no need to travel great distances: from 6 July to 1 September, the beach comes to Paris!”
It’s a beautiful sentiment, but what exactly does it entail? The Paris Plages is an urban beach experience. The Right Bank of the Seine was the original location. However, in 2019, they expanded to the Parc Rives de Seine, the Quai de Loire and Quai de Seine at the Bassin de la Villette, and the esplanade of City Hall. There are palm trees and giant umbrellas brought onto the spaces. (3)
What Can You Do There?
In the past, the Paris Plages has had a wide variety of attractions. There’s an assortment of board games, books, and comics for people to borrow. They have foosball and children’s minigolf. There are theatres and circus workshops. If you’re into more physical activity, you can go to an assortment of dance classes, tai chi workshops, and other “energy arts.”
However, there is no news on the Convention and Visitors Bureau website about what 2020’s Paris Plages will have in store. It’s possible some of those things will still go on, however. (3)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-09--Viral Video Captures Bird Of Prey Carrying Huge Shark-like Fish At Myrtle Beach

If you ’ re like most people , the year 2020 probably has you rolling your eyes at this point , asking “ good grief , what next ?
” Well , I ’ ll tell you what next : a bird of prey , flying over the beaches of Florida , carrying a 3-foot shark-like fish that it just plucked straight out of the sea .
( 1 ) It was all caught on video and posted online by Kelly Burbage , who was in Myrtle Beach and staying on the 17th floor of a high rise building .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vantage point for capturing the amazing “ Wild Kingdom-like ” footage that instantly went viral .
As you might expect , opinions started coming through instantly too .
The general consensus on the bird is that it is an osprey .
The fish does look a lot like a shark , prompting a lot of not-too-far-off-base Sharknado jokes , but it ’ s not .
Most people who weighed in believe the “ shark ” is actually a ladyfish , though some thought it could be an Atlantic Spanish Mackerel .
This incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fish are plentiful in this region of Florida , so either answer is quite possible .
Is this some kind of a sign ?
Has 2020 been sending us a message that we ’ re just not picking up on ?
I ’ m starting to wonder .
Everything was fine at the beginning .
Making resolutions… breaking resolutions… the usual January fare .
Then news of a new virus began to emerge .
The novel coronavirus , as the name would suggest , was new to us .
Novel though it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit , it could already be found almost everywhere in the world .
Collectively we went into lockdown , and we learned how to bake bread .
We joked about how bras are so 2019 , and that we all have two sets of jammies : one for day and one for evening .
There was something of a feeling of togetherness .
However , that feeling wouldn ’ t last too long .
But first , murder hornets .
Still shaking our heads in disbelief at the new reality we were living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 decided to go ahead and throw in a plotline involving murder hornets .
( 3 ) Many of us balked at this addition to the story , calling it unnecessary given all that we had going on , but the writers and directors went ahead with it .
Murder hornets it was .
Politically speaking things have gotten a bit more wacko as 2020 marches on .
Even more so than we had already become accustomed to , which is saying a lot .
Even the wearing of face masks has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circles .
Some people feel that wearing masks is not a matter of mitigating harm , flattening the curve , and slowing the spread of a dangerous virus .
Instead it has become about something else , somehow .
What could be more important than caring for ourselves and each other ?
It ’ s a bit of a head-scratcher .
But , isn ’ t that pretty much what 2020 has been so far ?
One long head-scratcher of a story , with strange plotlines that make no sense .
Bizarre twists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of this is real , or if we ’ re all stuck in an HG Wells novel .
Perhaps that ’ s why this story has created a collective gasp and laugh .
It ’ s so ridiculous , epic and primal .
A lot like this exact time we ’ re living in right now .

If you’re like most people, the year 2020 probably has you rolling your eyes at this point, asking “good grief, what next?” Well, I’ll tell you what next: a bird of prey, flying over the beaches of Florida, carrying a 3-foot shark-like fish that it just plucked straight out of the sea. (1)
It was all caught on video and posted online by Kelly Burbage, who was in Myrtle Beach and staying on the 17th floor of a high rise building. (2) This was the perfect vantage point for capturing the amazing “Wild Kingdom-like” footage that instantly went viral.
As you might expect, opinions started coming through instantly too. The general consensus on the bird is that it is an osprey. The fish does look a lot like a shark, prompting a lot of not-too-far-off-base Sharknado jokes, but it’s not. Most people who weighed in believe the “shark” is actually a ladyfish, though some thought it could be an Atlantic Spanish Mackerel. This incredible bird of prey and both species of fish are plentiful in this region of Florida, so either answer is quite possible.
Pandemics, Politics & Birds Of Prey
Is this some kind of a sign? Has 2020 been sending us a message that we’re just not picking up on? I’m starting to wonder.
Everything was fine at the beginning. Making resolutions… breaking resolutions… the usual January fare. Then news of a new virus began to emerge. The novel coronavirus, as the name would suggest, was new to us. Novel though it was, by the time the news really hit, it could already be found almost everywhere in the world. Collectively we went into lockdown, and we learned how to bake bread. We joked about how bras are so 2019, and that we all have two sets of jammies: one for day and one for evening. There was something of a feeling of togetherness. However, that feeling wouldn’t last too long.
But first, murder hornets. Still shaking our heads in disbelief at the new reality we were living in, whoever is writing and directing 2020 decided to go ahead and throw in a plotline involving murder hornets. (3) Many of us balked at this addition to the story, calling it unnecessary given all that we had going on, but the writers and directors went ahead with it. Murder hornets it was.
Politically speaking things have gotten a bit more wacko as 2020 marches on. Even more so than we had already become accustomed to, which is saying a lot. Even the wearing of face masks has become something of a political argument in certain circles. Some people feel that wearing masks is not a matter of mitigating harm, flattening the curve, and slowing the spread of a dangerous virus. Instead it has become about something else, somehow. What could be more important than caring for ourselves and each other? It’s a bit of a head-scratcher.
But, isn’t that pretty much what 2020 has been so far? One long head-scratcher of a story, with strange plotlines that make no sense. Bizarre twists and turns that make us wonder if any of this is real, or if we’re all stuck in an HG Wells novel. Perhaps that’s why this story has created a collective gasp and laugh. It’s so ridiculous, epic and primal. A lot like this exact time we’re living in right now.


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-09--Mysterious Emergence of Pink Ice In The Alps Could Have Dire Consequences

Researchers have noted the strange arrival of pink ice covering large swathes of a northern Italian glacier–and its appearance could spell disaster .
While nature lovers and snow sports enthusiasts hold the Presena glacier as a breathtaking vacation destination , the icy mountain could be telling us more about climate change than we realize .
According to Biago Di Mauro of Italy ’ s National Research Council , the algae isn ’ t dangerous–as far as the plant itself .
The same or similar species is also present in Greenland .
However , the darkening of the glacier because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ melting of ice .
( 1 ) The pink ice blanketing parts of the snowy slopes of the Presena look beautiful at first glance .
A rosy hue , as if someone sprinkled a fine powdery blush over the landscape , sparkles against the blinding white of the ice .
While the scene is intriguing , the prevalence of the Chlamydomonas nivalis algae doesn ’ t bode well in the ongoing study on climate change .
Di Mauro notes that the pink ice ’ s presence is “ a natural phenomenon that occurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle latitudes but also at the Poles.
” In Greenland , glacier algae bloom is a normal part of the cold-weather life cycle .
However , an increase in the tiny plant has created a “ dark zone ” in Greenland , causing ice to melt rapidly .
The organisms inhibit the reflection of the sun ’ s radiation back into the atmosphere–causing the ice to melt much quicker .
According to researchers , melting glaciers are the largest contributor to rising sea levels .
( 1 , 2 ) Why do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affect coastal areas , from the people that live there to natural habitats of fish , animals , and insects .
For example , 40 % of the U.S. population lives in coastal zones that are often densely populated .
Throughout the globe , 8 of the world ’ s 10 largest cities are situated near the coast .
An increase in water levels causes destructive flooding , shoreline erosion , and hazards from powerful storms .
These events often cause millions of dollars of damages in disaster relief , cleanup , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Efforts To Slow The Melting Of The Alps Before the pink ice phenomenon appeared on the Presena glacier , scientists were hard at work to slow the melt .
Since 1993 , the glacier had already lost more than 1/3 of its volume .
To protect the snow and ice during increasingly hot summer months , large geotextile tarps are laid every year over more than 1 million square feet of the glacier .
Covering as much of the area as possible helps to slow down melt .
( 4 ) The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Italian glacier .
For now , researchers like Di Mauro are continuing to study the algae and get a better picture of how the bloom affects climate change .
While their research may not change the effects of darkening ice due to algae , the data adds to mounting evidence that human-fueled warming of the atmosphere is altering our earth drastically–and will continue to if carbon emissions aren ’ t reduced .

Researchers have noted the strange arrival of pink ice covering large swathes of a northern Italian glacier–and its appearance could spell disaster. While nature lovers and snow sports enthusiasts hold the Presena glacier as a breathtaking vacation destination, the icy mountain could be telling us more about climate change than we realize.
According to Biago Di Mauro of Italy’s National Research Council, the algae isn’t dangerous–as far as the plant itself. The same or similar species is also present in Greenland. However, the darkening of the glacier because of the algae bloom could cause the rapid melting of ice. (1)
Pink Ice And Glacier Melt
The pink ice blanketing parts of the snowy slopes of the Presena look beautiful at first glance. A rosy hue, as if someone sprinkled a fine powdery blush over the landscape, sparkles against the blinding white of the ice. While the scene is intriguing, the prevalence of the Chlamydomonas nivalis algae doesn’t bode well in the ongoing study on climate change.
Di Mauro notes that the pink ice’s presence is “a natural phenomenon that occurs during the spring and summer periods in the middle latitudes but also at the Poles.” In Greenland, glacier algae bloom is a normal part of the cold-weather life cycle. However, an increase in the tiny plant has created a “dark zone” in Greenland, causing ice to melt rapidly. The organisms inhibit the reflection of the sun’s radiation back into the atmosphere–causing the ice to melt much quicker. According to researchers, melting glaciers are the largest contributor to rising sea levels. (1, 2)
Why do sea levels matter? Rising sea levels affect coastal areas, from the people that live there to natural habitats of fish, animals, and insects. For example, 40% of the U.S. population lives in coastal zones that are often densely populated. Throughout the globe, 8 of the world’s 10 largest cities are situated near the coast. An increase in water levels causes destructive flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from powerful storms. These events often cause millions of dollars of damages in disaster relief, cleanup, and repair and rebuilding efforts. (3)
Efforts To Slow The Melting Of The Alps
Before the pink ice phenomenon appeared on the Presena glacier, scientists were hard at work to slow the melt. Since 1993, the glacier had already lost more than 1/3 of its volume. To protect the snow and ice during increasingly hot summer months, large geotextile tarps are laid every year over more than 1 million square feet of the glacier. Covering as much of the area as possible helps to slow down melt. (4)
The pink ice presents a new challenge to the Italian glacier. For now, researchers like Di Mauro are continuing to study the algae and get a better picture of how the bloom affects climate change. While their research may not change the effects of darkening ice due to algae, the data adds to mounting evidence that human-fueled warming of the atmosphere is altering our earth drastically–and will continue to if carbon emissions aren’t reduced.


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-09--A Photographer Takes Pictures Of Cats “High” On Catnip, And It’ll Be Your New Favorite Thing

If you ’ ve ever given catnip to a feline friend , you know how crazy cats go for the stuff .
Andrew Marttila , a self-identified cat photographer , recognized the potential for some amazing photos when he observed how much his former roommate ’ s cat loved the herb .
What resulted was a book called Cats on Catnip , which features photographs of cats “ high ” on the plant .
“ My old roommate ’ s cat absolutely loved the stuff , ” he told POPSUGAR .
“ We ’ re talking 12-step program obsession .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I felt like my next move was to call the exorcist .
He made the craziest faces and bodily contortions , which fortunately I was able to capture with my camera.
” ( 1 ) He continued , “ It became one of my favorite things to photograph and most definitely one of the most memorable to my audience .
I figured it would be interesting to see how other cats reacted to catnip and to create a series revolving around it.
” ( 1 ) Marttila ’ s Instagram account , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos , from adorable kittens to a Twin Peaks-themed cat photoshoot .
But the most entertaining are definitely the ones involving catnip .
My favorites had one cat rolling around in the herb and another sticking its tongue out like it was going to lick the catnip .
( 1 , 2 ) “ I think , overall , the most enjoyable part about this was the cats ’ reactions to seeing a massive pile of catnip , ” Marttila said .
“ A lot of cat owners don ’ t know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want a pinch !
They want to cover their entire bodies in it .
I took a number of hilarious photos with cats completely covered in catnip like a suit of euphoric armor.
” ( 1 ) Besides Cats on Catnip , Marttila has several other cat photography books and some calendars available .
He ’ s also sharing his feline photograph expertise with a book called How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats , which came out on July 7 , 2020 .
( 3 ) If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cats react so strongly to it , you ’ re not alone .
There ’ s a lot of confusion about why cats love this herb so much .
Catnip plants are actually members of the mint family .
It ’ s native to Africa , Asia , and Europe .
Settlers brought it to North America , and it now grows easily in gardens and as a weed .
( 4 ) Cats can ’ t actually get “ high ” on the plant .
Felines react to nepetalactone , an oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by displaying many of the same behaviors as a female cat in heat .
They may jump around , drool , vocalize , or rub their head and body on the herb .
( 4 ) Kittens won ’ t react to the herb until they are at least six months old and sexually mature .
Some cats won ’ t respond to it at all .
These behaviors are hereditary , and 20 % to 30 % of cats won ’ t have them .
I have two cats , and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignores it .
( 4 ) According to Scientific American , catnip is considered safe for cats , and it ’ s not addictive .
Their response will only last for 10 minutes , and they ’ ll be unaffected by the herb for about 30 minutes afterward .
( 4 ) It ’ s totally up to you if you want to give catnip to your feline friend or not .
But if you do , make sure to snap a few photos !

Cats Go Crazy for Catnip
If you’ve ever given catnip to a feline friend, you know how crazy cats go for the stuff. Andrew Marttila, a self-identified cat photographer, recognized the potential for some amazing photos when he observed how much his former roommate’s cat loved the herb. What resulted was a book called Cats on Catnip, which features photographs of cats “high” on the plant.
“My old roommate’s cat absolutely loved the stuff,” he told POPSUGAR. “We’re talking 12-step program obsession. Whenever I’d give him catnip, I felt like my next move was to call the exorcist. He made the craziest faces and bodily contortions, which fortunately I was able to capture with my camera.” (1)
He continued, “It became one of my favorite things to photograph and most definitely one of the most memorable to my audience. I figured it would be interesting to see how other cats reacted to catnip and to create a series revolving around it.” (1)
Hilarious Photos
Marttila’s Instagram account, iamthecatphotographer, is full of amazing feline photos, from adorable kittens to a Twin Peaks-themed cat photoshoot. But the most entertaining are definitely the ones involving catnip. My favorites had one cat rolling around in the herb and another sticking its tongue out like it was going to lick the catnip. (1, 2)
“I think, overall, the most enjoyable part about this was the cats’ reactions to seeing a massive pile of catnip,” Marttila said. “A lot of cat owners don’t know how to dish out the stuff. Cats don’t want a pinch! They want to cover their entire bodies in it. I took a number of hilarious photos with cats completely covered in catnip like a suit of euphoric armor.” (1)
Besides Cats on Catnip, Marttila has several other cat photography books and some calendars available. He’s also sharing his feline photograph expertise with a book called How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats, which came out on July 7, 2020. (3)
Catnip 101
If you’re wondering what catnip is and why cats react so strongly to it, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion about why cats love this herb so much.
Catnip plants are actually members of the mint family. It’s native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. Settlers brought it to North America, and it now grows easily in gardens and as a weed. (4)
Cats can’t actually get “high” on the plant. Felines react to nepetalactone, an oil in the plant’s stem, by displaying many of the same behaviors as a female cat in heat. They may jump around, drool, vocalize, or rub their head and body on the herb. (4)
Kittens won’t react to the herb until they are at least six months old and sexually mature. Some cats won’t respond to it at all. These behaviors are hereditary, and 20% to 30% of cats won’t have them. I have two cats, and one adores catnip, while the other totally ignores it. (4)
According to Scientific American, catnip is considered safe for cats, and it’s not addictive. Their response will only last for 10 minutes, and they’ll be unaffected by the herb for about 30 minutes afterward. (4)
It’s totally up to you if you want to give catnip to your feline friend or not. But if you do, make sure to snap a few photos!


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--Patient, 30, Dies After Attending ‘COVID Party’ In Texas, Told Nurse ‘I Think I Made A Mistake’

A 30-year-old Texas man died after attending a “ COVID party ” .
He contracted the virus from an infected person at the gathering .
( 1 ) The man died at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio .
According to Dr. Jane Appleby , the chief medical officer at the hospital , the COVID party was meant to test whether or not the virus is real .
Partygoers knowingly attended with an infected person .
Dr. Appleby did not provide information on when or where the party happened and did not publicly name the man who contracted COVID-19 and died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared that the man had told his nurse about the COVID party .
He said to his nurse , “ I think I made a mistake .
I thought this was a hoax , but it ’ s not.
” ( 1 ) The United States hit a record-breaking 68,000 new cases of COVID-19 , the disease caused by the novel coronavirus , on Friday , June 10 , 2020 .
Despite the fact that cases are surging across the U.S. , the COVID party the man described is not the only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Reports of COVID parties held by students at the University of Alabama indicate that they placed bets on who would get sick the fastest .
Whoever got sick first would be declared the “ winner ” and would take home the money .
The university responded by warning students of the risks of parties of this nature .
( 1 ) A California man also died from attending a party .
It wasn ’ t held as a COVID party , but the attendees did not wear masks .
A person infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread the virus to the man who died .
( 1 ) From reports about these parties , it seems that people attend them for one of two reasons .
The first is to test whether or not the virus is real .
The second is to expose themselves to COVID-19 to try to gain immunity .
( 1 ) This is not the first time people have held gatherings to attempt to attain immunity from a disease .
Before the development of the chickenpox vaccine , some parents held chickenpox parties .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get chickenpox as an adult , so they exposed their children to another child with chickenpox so they would be immune .
( 1 ) However , COVID-19 behaves very differently than chickenpox .
And so far , contracting and surviving the virus once has not given people immunity to it .
They can still be reinfected .
( 1 ) Dr. Greta Bauer , a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics , wrote an op-ed for the New York Times urging people not to intentionally infect themselves with COVID-19 .
She warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus can face hospitalization , long-term health issues , and death .
( 2 ) “ It is important that we don ’ t take unnecessary risks with unknown consequences , ” Dr. Bauer wrote .
“ If we can avoid infection , we need to do exactly that.
” ( 2 ) Dr. Robert Glatter , an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan , called COVID Parties “ dangerous , irresponsible , and potentially deadly.
” He told the New York Times , “ Attending such a party may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if not chronic and unrelenting fatigue , chest pain , difficulty breathing , and daily fevers , if you do survive.
” ( 1 )

Man Dies After Attending COVID Party
A 30-year-old Texas man died after attending a “COVID party”. He contracted the virus from an infected person at the gathering. (1)
The man died at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. According to Dr. Jane Appleby, the chief medical officer at the hospital, the COVID party was meant to test whether or not the virus is real. Partygoers knowingly attended with an infected person. Dr. Appleby did not provide information on when or where the party happened and did not publicly name the man who contracted COVID-19 and died. (1)
Dr. Appleby also shared that the man had told his nurse about the COVID party. He said to his nurse, “I think I made a mistake. I thought this was a hoax, but it’s not.” (1)
COVID-19 Cases Surge in U.S.
The United States hit a record-breaking 68,000 new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, on Friday, June 10, 2020. Despite the fact that cases are surging across the U.S., the COVID party the man described is not the only one that has taken place. (1)
Reports of COVID parties held by students at the University of Alabama indicate that they placed bets on who would get sick the fastest. Whoever got sick first would be declared the “winner” and would take home the money. The university responded by warning students of the risks of parties of this nature. (1)
A California man also died from attending a party. It wasn’t held as a COVID party, but the attendees did not wear masks. A person infected with COVID-19 came to the gathering and spread the virus to the man who died. (1)
From reports about these parties, it seems that people attend them for one of two reasons. The first is to test whether or not the virus is real. The second is to expose themselves to COVID-19 to try to gain immunity. (1)
This is not the first time people have held gatherings to attempt to attain immunity from a disease. Before the development of the chickenpox vaccine, some parents held chickenpox parties. They believed that it was more dangerous to get chickenpox as an adult, so they exposed their children to another child with chickenpox so they would be immune. (1)
However, COVID-19 behaves very differently than chickenpox. And so far, contracting and surviving the virus once has not given people immunity to it. They can still be reinfected. (1)
Unnecessary Risks with Unknown Consequences
Dr. Greta Bauer, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, wrote an op-ed for the New York Times urging people not to intentionally infect themselves with COVID-19. She warned that even young people who contract the virus can face hospitalization, long-term health issues, and death. (2)
“It is important that we don’t take unnecessary risks with unknown consequences,” Dr. Bauer wrote. “If we can avoid infection, we need to do exactly that.” (2)
Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, called COVID Parties “dangerous, irresponsible, and potentially deadly.” He told the New York Times, “Attending such a party may be a path to an early demise, if not chronic and unrelenting fatigue, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and daily fevers, if you do survive.” (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--The Hidden Risk Of Nail Salons

The Hidden Risk Of Nail Salons

Trips to nail salons are favorite self-care rituals in the U.S. Their popularity is easily seen in the numbers : spending on nail salon services tops 8.36 billion dollars in the United States every year .
While most customers tolerate the chemical smells of polishes and solvents for their brief visit , a research study is highlighting the hidden risks to nail salon workers .
Shockingly , working in a nail salon exposes technicians to a similar level of chemicals as oil refinery workers and auto garage technicians .
( 1 , 2 ) Lupita Montoya is an environmental engineer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a first-generation scientist , Montoya studies indoor air quality .
Nail salons , with their pungent chemical smells , were the best candidate to conduct her research .
She wanted to see how minority workers were impacted by their working environments .
It turns out the hazards were more extreme than she imagined .
( 3 ) Montoya and her research team measured specific compounds in the air at 6 Colorado nail salons .
Their primary target ?
VOCs , or volatile organic compounds .
These compounds can be toxic , easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acrylic nails , nail polish , and removers release VOCs into the air , manicurists face exposure to them all day long .
The research revealed high VOC levels that regularly exceed the threshold for safety .
This includes the known carcinogens benzene and formaldehyde , both of which are especially toxic .
( 2 ) Visiting nail salons every once in a while hasn ’ t been shown to greatly impact a person ’ s health–but nail salon workers are a different story .
Because nail technicians often spend long hours and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re at greater risk for health problems .
Of the participants surveyed in Montoya ’ s research project , 70 % reported experiencing short-term health problems related to their work at the salon .
( 2 ) In the short term , VOCs can cause a range of problems .
Headaches , dizziness , and irritation to the skin , eyes , and throat are common problems .
In the study , long-term risks were also assessed .
After 20 years of employment , the risk of getting cancer significantly increases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unclear or inaccessible to these small business owners , nail salon owners and employees are usually unaware of the dangers .
( 4 ) Montoya is taking her research a step further .
Aside from simply identifying the compounds , ways to clean the air have also been investigated .
For example , Montoya tests show that activated carbon best absorbs the harmful VOCs .
To add the carbon to the room without people noticing , Montoya partnered with artist Camila Friedman-Gerlicz .
By working with salon owners , they created pieces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on salon walls .
While still in the experimental stage , these art pieces could lower the risks to workers .
By adding proper ventilation , charcoal face masks , and nitrile gloves , the risk can be reduced even further .
( 2 , 4 ) Ultimately , Montoya wants to make sure the salon workers have access to help .
Many nail salons are independently owned by minorities and immigrants .
By ensuring they have access to health and safety information , salons will be able to keep their employees–and themselves–safe @

Trips to nail salons are favorite self-care rituals in the U.S. Their popularity is easily seen in the numbers: spending on nail salon services tops 8.36 billion dollars in the United States every year. While most customers tolerate the chemical smells of polishes and solvents for their brief visit, a research study is highlighting the hidden risks to nail salon workers. Shockingly, working in a nail salon exposes technicians to a similar level of chemicals as oil refinery workers and auto garage technicians. (1, 2)
Nail Salons And VOCs
Lupita Montoya is an environmental engineer at the University of Colorado Boulder. As a first-generation scientist, Montoya studies indoor air quality. Nail salons, with their pungent chemical smells, were the best candidate to conduct her research. She wanted to see how minority workers were impacted by their working environments. It turns out the hazards were more extreme than she imagined. (3)
Montoya and her research team measured specific compounds in the air at 6 Colorado nail salons. Their primary target? VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. These compounds can be toxic, easily transforming into vapors and gases. Since acrylic nails, nail polish, and removers release VOCs into the air, manicurists face exposure to them all day long. The research revealed high VOC levels that regularly exceed the threshold for safety. This includes the known carcinogens benzene and formaldehyde, both of which are especially toxic. (2)
How VOCs Affect Your Health
Visiting nail salons every once in a while hasn’t been shown to greatly impact a person’s health–but nail salon workers are a different story. Because nail technicians often spend long hours and many years working around these chemicals, they’re at greater risk for health problems. Of the participants surveyed in Montoya’s research project, 70% reported experiencing short-term health problems related to their work at the salon. (2)
In the short term, VOCs can cause a range of problems. Headaches, dizziness, and irritation to the skin, eyes, and throat are common problems. In the study, long-term risks were also assessed. After 20 years of employment, the risk of getting cancer significantly increases. Because many OSHA guidelines are either unclear or inaccessible to these small business owners, nail salon owners and employees are usually unaware of the dangers. (4)
Ways To Solve The Problem
Montoya is taking her research a step further. Aside from simply identifying the compounds, ways to clean the air have also been investigated. For example, Montoya tests show that activated carbon best absorbs the harmful VOCs.
To add the carbon to the room without people noticing, Montoya partnered with artist Camila Friedman-Gerlicz. By working with salon owners, they created pieces of art made with activated carbon to put on salon walls. While still in the experimental stage, these art pieces could lower the risks to workers. By adding proper ventilation, charcoal face masks, and nitrile gloves, the risk can be reduced even further. (2, 4)
Ultimately, Montoya wants to make sure the salon workers have access to help. Many nail salons are independently owned by minorities and immigrants. By ensuring they have access to health and safety information, salons will be able to keep their employees–and themselves–safe.
It’s NOT Just the VOCs


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--Australian Cat Survives 12-Minute, Hot Water Washing Machine Cycle Without Serious Injury

If cats really do have nine lives , it ’ s a good bet that Oscar the Burmese used up more than a few on a recent 12-minute odyssey that he ’ s unlikely to forget any time soon .
The poor little guy found himself caught at the wrong place at the wrong time : inside the washing machine on laundry day .
Oscar was likely just looking for a cozy place to catch a quick nap .
But his cat dad , Angelo , had bedsheets to tend to .
So into the front-loading machine they went , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Angelo turned on the washer and went about his business , as cat mom Amanda did the same .
Oscar began frantically meowing as the situation worsened .
Amanda did hear something but thought the noise was coming from another part of the house .
So she continued with the laundry , setting a load of clean clothes out to dry on the line .
When she came back inside , she realized with horror that Oscar was inside the machine .
“ The poor little cat had his hands on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he was looking at me .
It was tragic ” , she told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation .
To make matters worse , the washer was mid-cycle .
It would be an agonizing two minutes before she would actually able to get him out .
Of course , Amanda phoned the vet right away .
They weren ’ t exactly gushing words of encouragement .
They said it would be “ touch and go ” for the first six hours or so .
It was hard to say what kind of state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were a lot of variables at play : hot water , the hard plastic agitators that tossed him around , the caustic detergent .
Not to mention , of course , the sheer horror of Oscar ’ s situation… being stuck inside a moving tumbler full of hot soapy water and no “ off ” switch .
How would it all shake out ?
The good news is that he did survive .
It wasn ’ t the following hours that were a little tenuous but really the next several days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor little battered body , and Oscar stayed with them for the first 24 hours .
After that , he went home where mama Amanda says that he just slept for a week straight .
Are there any lingering effects for Oscar ?
It ’ s hard to say .
He still investigates the washing machine , as always , but Amanda says that now “ He sits there and watches it tumble-turn all the time .
Maybe he has PTSD or something — he has to sit at the door watching the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scary and could have easily ended in tragedy , unfortunately it is not an uncommon story .
Especially in the cooler months , cat parents are always well-advised to check the inside of their washer and dryer before starting a load .
If you know and love a kitty cat , you probably don ’ t need to be told how much they love warm , dark places .
One thing is really worth understanding , as hard as it is to stomach the thought .
That horrific two minutes that mama Amanda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her poor furbaby .
“ Waiting the two minutes [ for the washing machine ’ s door to release ] was traumatic to say the least , ” she said .
So , on behalf of curious cats everywhere : always do a pre-wash kitty check before loading your machine !
Then you ’ ll never have to know what that two minutes feels like .

If cats really do have nine lives, it’s a good bet that Oscar the Burmese used up more than a few on a recent 12-minute odyssey that he’s unlikely to forget any time soon. The poor little guy found himself caught at the wrong place at the wrong time: inside the washing machine on laundry day.
Oscar was likely just looking for a cozy place to catch a quick nap. But his cat dad, Angelo, had bedsheets to tend to. So into the front-loading machine they went, along with detergent and one stowaway cat. Angelo turned on the washer and went about his business, as cat mom Amanda did the same. Oscar began frantically meowing as the situation worsened. Amanda did hear something but thought the noise was coming from another part of the house. So she continued with the laundry, setting a load of clean clothes out to dry on the line. When she came back inside, she realized with horror that Oscar was inside the machine. “The poor little cat had his hands on the glass as he was doing the rotations and he was looking at me. It was tragic”, she told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Longest Two Minutes Ever
To make matters worse, the washer was mid-cycle. It would be an agonizing two minutes before she would actually able to get him out. Of course, Amanda phoned the vet right away. They weren’t exactly gushing words of encouragement. They said it would be “touch and go” for the first six hours or so. It was hard to say what kind of state poor Oscar had ended up in. There were a lot of variables at play: hot water, the hard plastic agitators that tossed him around, the caustic detergent. Not to mention, of course, the sheer horror of Oscar’s situation… being stuck inside a moving tumbler full of hot soapy water and no “off” switch. How would it all shake out?
The good news is that he did survive. It wasn’t the following hours that were a little tenuous but really the next several days. The vet gave him anti-inflammatories for his poor little battered body, and Oscar stayed with them for the first 24 hours. After that, he went home where mama Amanda says that he just slept for a week straight.
Are there any lingering effects for Oscar? It’s hard to say. He still investigates the washing machine, as always, but Amanda says that now “He sits there and watches it tumble-turn all the time. Maybe he has PTSD or something — he has to sit at the door watching the wash cycle.”
Pre-Wash Kitty Check
Though this situation is scary and could have easily ended in tragedy, unfortunately it is not an uncommon story. Especially in the cooler months, cat parents are always well-advised to check the inside of their washer and dryer before starting a load. If you know and love a kitty cat, you probably don’t need to be told how much they love warm, dark places.
One thing is really worth understanding, as hard as it is to stomach the thought. That horrific two minutes that mama Amanda had to endure before she could get to her poor furbaby. “Waiting the two minutes [for the washing machine’s door to release] was traumatic to say the least,” she said.
So, on behalf of curious cats everywhere: always do a pre-wash kitty check before loading your machine! Then you’ll never have to know what that two minutes feels like.


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--Lady Gaga Irritated by People Who Don’t Believe Her Fibromyalgia Is Real

Can you imagine a life of constant , dull pain ?
If you have fibromyalgia , you don ’ t have to–you live with it every day .
If you don ’ t know what fibromyalgia is , the Mayo Clinic describes it as a condition which “ amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.
” There ’ s not only pain , but associated issues with sleep , mood , memory , joints , irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) , and mental health issues like mood and anxiety .
Is that not bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , and not being believed .
It ’ s hard to imagine how frustrating that would be .
But for Lady Gaga , and others like her , it ’ s a reality .
( 1 ) TRIGGER WARNING : This paragraph contains mentions of sexual assault .
If this is a subject that will be triggering to you , please skip this paragraph .
Doctors have nothing that they can point to say , “ yes , this is the thing that causes fibromyalgia.
” However , they believe there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trauma .
There ’ s no fibromyalgia gene that we know of , but fibromyalgia often appears multiple times within families .
This makes researchers believe there is some sorts of genetic susceptibility .
( 1 ) Different , unrelated illnesses can often start off a chain of symptoms which lead , ultimately , to the development of fibromyalgia .
( 1 ) Physical or emotional trauma can cause the development of fibromyalgia .
( 1 ) When Lady Gaga was 22 , she released “ Just Dance , ” which became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , when she was 19 , she was raped by a music producer .
She said , in 2016 , she had developed PTSD as a result of the attack .
However , it ’ s also the trauma she pinpoints as the root of her fibromyalgia .
( 2 ) In Lady Gaga ’ s 2017 Netflix documentary , Gaga : Five Foot Two , Lady Gaga reveals that she becomes “ so irritated with people who don ’ t believe fibromyalgia is real.
” “ For me , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s really a cyclone of anxiety , depression , PTSD , trauma , and panic disorder , ” she explains , “ all of which sends the nervous system into overdrive , and then you have nerve pain as a result .
People need to be more compassionate.
” Although , she has to spend “ every day waking up not knowing how you ’ re going to feel , ” she also thinks “ It ’ s getting better every day.
” While some celebrities may have taken the opportunity to credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have fantastic doctors , ” she says .
They “ take care of me and are getting me show-ready.
” Of course , not every day is wonderful , and Gaga still has to be mindful of her health .
In 2018 , she shortened a tour by ten shows , due to her pain .
( 2 ) Lady Gaga is not the only person who suffers from this chronic pain condition .
Morgan Freeman suffered a bad car accident in 2008 , so , like Gaga , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fibromyalgia .
Fibromyalgia also affects Sinéad O ’ Connor and it ’ s believed that legendary nurse Florence Nightingale may have suffered from it , as well .
( 3 )

Can you imagine a life of constant, dull pain? If you have fibromyalgia, you don’t have to–you live with it every day. If you don’t know what fibromyalgia is, the Mayo Clinic describes it as a condition which “amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.” There’s not only pain, but associated issues with sleep, mood, memory, joints, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and mental health issues like mood and anxiety.
Fibromyalgia is a global health problem that affects approximately 2-8% of the population worldwide. In the United States alone, an estimated 10 million people suffer from fibromyalgia. It primarily occurs in women, who account for about 75-90% of the cases. However, it can also affect men and children of all ethnic groups. The prevalence increases with age, peaking at 7.4% among women aged 70-79.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it’s believed to involve a variety of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. The condition is often associated with abnormal pain processing in the brain, where pain signals are amplified, causing a sensation of pain where others might not experience any.
Is that not bad enough? Imagine suffering with all of this, and not being believed. It’s hard to imagine how frustrating that would be. But for Lady Gaga, and others like her, it’s a reality. (1)
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome with a variety of symptoms that can vary in intensity. Here are the key symptoms listed in numerical order:
Widespread Pain: The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that lasts for at least three months. It’s a global pain occurring on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. Fatigue: People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even after they’ve slept for long periods of time. Sleep may be disrupted by pain, or other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea. Cognitive Difficulties: This symptom, referred to as “fibro fog,” impairs the ability to focus, pay attention, and concentrate on mental tasks. Joint Stiffness: Many people with fibromyalgia experience a distinct stiffness in their joints when they wake up or have been in one position for a long time. Headaches or Migraines: This is a common symptom, often related to the neck and shoulder stiffness and pain. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Most people with fibromyalgia also have IBS, characterized by bouts of constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating. Depression and Anxiety: Chronic pain and the lack of understanding or validation of the condition often lead to depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia patients.
The Root of Lady Gaga’s Fibromyalgia
TRIGGER WARNING: This paragraph contains mentions of sexual assault. If this is a subject that will be triggering to you, please skip this paragraph.
Doctors have nothing that they can point to say, “yes, this is the thing that causes fibromyalgia.” However, they believe there are three factors: genetics, illness, and trauma.
Genetics
There’s no fibromyalgia gene that we know of, but fibromyalgia often appears multiple times within families. This makes researchers believe there is some sorts of genetic susceptibility. (1)
Illness
Different, unrelated illnesses can often start off a chain of symptoms which lead, ultimately, to the development of fibromyalgia. (1)
Trauma
Physical or emotional trauma can cause the development of fibromyalgia. (1)
Lady Gaga’s Trauma
When Lady Gaga was 22, she released “Just Dance,” which became an instant success. But, before that, when she was 19, she was raped by a music producer. She said, in 2016, she had developed PTSD as a result of the attack. However, it’s also the trauma she pinpoints as the root of her fibromyalgia. (2)
The Reality Of Lady Gaga’s Fibromyalgia.
Lady Gaga Says She Gets ‘So Irritated’ By People Who Say Her Chronic Pain Isn’t Real
In Lady Gaga’s 2017 Netflix documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two, Lady Gaga reveals that she becomes “so irritated with people who don’t believe fibromyalgia is real.”
“For me, and I think for many others, it’s really a cyclone of anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and panic disorder,” she explains, “all of which sends the nervous system into overdrive, and then you have nerve pain as a result. People need to be more compassionate.”
Although, she has to spend “every day waking up not knowing how you’re going to feel,” she also thinks “It’s getting better every day.” While some celebrities may have taken the opportunity to credit their own dedication, Gaga is humble. “I have fantastic doctors,” she says. They “take care of me and are getting me show-ready.” Of course, not every day is wonderful, and Gaga still has to be mindful of her health. In 2018, she shortened a tour by ten shows, due to her pain. (2)
Other Celebrities With Fibromyalgia
Lady Gaga is not the only person who suffers from this chronic pain condition. Morgan Freeman suffered a bad car accident in 2008, so, like Gaga, he believes trauma is the source of his fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia also affects Sinéad O’Connor and it’s believed that legendary nurse Florence Nightingale may have suffered from it, as well. (3)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--Morgan Freeman Just Celebrated His 83rd Birthday, Here Are 20 Of His Wisest Quotes

Morgan Freeman , the celebrated American actor , turned 83 on June 1 , 2020 .
To celebrate America ’ s favorite narrator and an exceptional actor , here are 20 of Freeman ’ s wisest quotes .
( 1 ) 1 .
Once you ’ ve gotten the job , there ’ s nothing to it .
If you ’ re an actor , you ’ re an actor .
Doing it is not the hard part .
The hard part is getting to do it .
( 2 ) 2 .
I don ’ t have to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worry about paying the rent .
I ’ m working for the joy of doing it .
( 2 ) 3 .
My approach to acting is that I am totally intuitive .
I read the script and I get it .
If I don ’ t get it , I can ’ t do it .
( 3 ) 4 .
I ’ ve been living with myself all of my life , so I know all of me .
So when I watch me , all I see is me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 ) 5 .
Sometimes , you want to upset an audience so you can engage them .
I ’ ve done so-called Hollywood films , and I know that it ’ s all about wanting the audience to feel upbeat , give them a happy ending .
But they also like complete stories .
If your story ’ s complete it doesn ’ t have to have a happy ending .
( 2 ) 6 .
I ’ m not intimidated by lead roles .
I ’ m better in them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel released at times like that .
That ’ s what I ’ m born to do .
( 2 ) 7 .
I work about half the year .
I ’ m just a guy who enjoys his work and enjoys working with people who enjoy their work .
When that happens you get a bonding situation and if it come out with a good product , then that ties you even closer together .
It ’ s almost like a great love affair .
( 2 ) 8 .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you start off with something is an art form .
If you start off with a blank page or a blank canvas or a blank slab or a blank stone , you ’ re going to create something .
If someone brings it to you and says , “ Can you enlarge upon it ?
” .
( 2 ) 9 .
Glory ( 1989 ) does what I think movies are best at , and that is giving you a lesson in history .
Glory is a story that nobody knew .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely ignored , and there is an awful lot of that .
It is because the people who tell the story tell their own story .
So if you ever ask , any time down the line , that ’ s always the film I ’ ll be most proud of .
( 2 ) 10 .
Stillness .
It ’ s what I learn from the actors I work with .
That ’ s all , and that ’ s the hardest thing .
( 2 ) 11 .
When I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smart ( 1987 ) ] , it put rocket boosters in my career .
Since childhood , all I wanted to do was make movies .
I love the stage , but I wanted to be a movie actor .
( 2 ) 12 .
I never think about awards or anything like that when I do a job .
I was first named a best actor when I was 12 years old and it doesn ’ t really mean anything when you get down to it , because there is no best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that involved .
My chest puffs up as much as I can puff it up but I am not trying to be better than the person I am acting with .
I am trying to be at least as good .
That ’ s how it works .
( 2 ) 13 .
Is there a movie I think I should have won the Oscar for ?
Yeah .
All of them .
( 2 ) 14 .
I recognized that it had become a problem , so I just quit .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I ’ ve got to change something I just do it .
( On waking up facedown in a doorway , not knowing how he ’ d gotten there . )
( 2 ) 15 .
If you wake up and the snow is knee-deep outside , you are not filled with rage .
It ’ s just something that you ’ ve got to cope with .
If you ’ re living in a situation it ’ s the only situation that you know , and you ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit .
( 3 ) 17 .
They say there ’ s no fool like an old fool .
But blessings be upon my wife because I think without her , I ’ d be somebody ’ s fool by now .
( 2 ) 18 .
If you live a life of make-believe , your life isn ’ t worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality .
And to me , sailing the open ocean is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life or death .
( 2 ) 19 .
I always tell my kids if you lay down , people will step over you .
But if you keep scrambling , if you keep going , someone will always , always give you a hand .
Always .
But you got ta keep dancing , you got ta keep your feet moving .
( 3 ) 20 .
But I can say that life is good to me .
Has been and is good .
So I think my task is to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you be good to life ?
You live it .
( 3 )

20 of Morgan Freeman’s Wisest Quotes
Morgan Freeman, the celebrated American actor, turned 83 on June 1, 2020. To celebrate America’s favorite narrator and an exceptional actor, here are 20 of Freeman’s wisest quotes. (1)
Morgan Freeman Quotes on Acting
1. Once you’ve gotten the job, there’s nothing to it. If you’re an actor, you’re an actor. Doing it is not the hard part. The hard part is getting to do it. (2)
2. I don’t have to work. I could stop and never have to worry about paying the rent. I’m working for the joy of doing it. (2)
3. My approach to acting is that I am totally intuitive. I read the script and I get it. If I don’t get it, I can’t do it. (3)
4. I’ve been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It’s boring. (2)
5. Sometimes, you want to upset an audience so you can engage them. I’ve done so-called Hollywood films, and I know that it’s all about wanting the audience to feel upbeat, give them a happy ending. But they also like complete stories. If your story’s complete it doesn’t have to have a happy ending. (2)
6. I’m not intimidated by lead roles. I’m better in them. I don’t feel pressure – I feel released at times like that. That’s what I’m born to do. (2)
7. I work about half the year. I’m just a guy who enjoys his work and enjoys working with people who enjoy their work. When that happens you get a bonding situation and if it come out with a good product, then that ties you even closer together. It’s almost like a great love affair. (2)
His Quotes on Making Movies
8. I don’t think that anything where you start off with something is an art form. If you start off with a blank page or a blank canvas or a blank slab or a blank stone, you’re going to create something. If someone brings it to you and says, “Can you enlarge upon it?”. (2)
9. Glory (1989) does what I think movies are best at, and that is giving you a lesson in history. Glory is a story that nobody knew. It’s American history that was completely ignored, and there is an awful lot of that. It is because the people who tell the story tell their own story. So if you ever ask, any time down the line, that’s always the film I’ll be most proud of. (2)
10. Stillness. It’s what I learn from the actors I work with. That’s all, and that’s the hardest thing. (2)
11. When I got nominated for the Oscar [for Street Smart (1987)], it put rocket boosters in my career. Since childhood, all I wanted to do was make movies. I love the stage, but I wanted to be a movie actor. (2)
12. I never think about awards or anything like that when I do a job. I was first named a best actor when I was 12 years old and it doesn’t really mean anything when you get down to it, because there is no best. I don’t get all that involved. My chest puffs up as much as I can puff it up but I am not trying to be better than the person I am acting with. I am trying to be at least as good. That’s how it works. (2)
13. Is there a movie I think I should have won the Oscar for? Yeah. All of them. (2)
Freeman’s Quotes on Life
14. I recognized that it had become a problem, so I just quit. I do have self-control. Once I realize that I’ve got to change something I just do it. (On waking up facedown in a doorway, not knowing how he’d gotten there.) (2)
15. If you wake up and the snow is knee-deep outside, you are not filled with rage. It’s just something that you’ve got to cope with. If you’re living in a situation it’s the only situation that you know, and you’ve got to deal with it. (2)
16. The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit. (3)
17. They say there’s no fool like an old fool. But blessings be upon my wife because I think without her, I’d be somebody’s fool by now. (2)
18. If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn’t worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it’s life or death. (2)
19. I always tell my kids if you lay down, people will step over you. But if you keep scrambling, if you keep going, someone will always, always give you a hand. Always. But you gotta keep dancing, you gotta keep your feet moving. (3)
20. But I can say that life is good to me. Has been and is good. So I think my task is to be good to it. So how do you be good to life? You live it. (3)


healthyholisticliving--2020-07-13--Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Dear Reader : These are extraordinary times we ’ re living in , and while we always have a view toward health and wellness , sometimes the concept of self-care and wellness becomes a little different .
As our needs shift , self-care might look like an over-the-top blanket fort in the living room… or decadent treats that aren ’ t normally a part of your diet .
We believe that sometimes it ’ s OK to forego the usual self-care routine .
That ’ s why the Pandemic Pantry series includes some “ yummy but maybe not for every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Enjoy !
You ’ ll be reminding yourself “ not to ruin your dinner ” , as good ol ’ Mom would say , when you ’ ve got these easy-peasy and oh-so-addictive treats hanging around !
With just five ingredients , these Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars won ’ t have you stuck in a hot kitchen all day .
In fact , these babies are no-bake !
Just when you thought it couldn ’ t get any better .
Rich , thick chocolate envelopes the snap , crackle pop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , offering a crispy , crunchy sweet bite that you ’ ll find yourself sneaking back into the kitchen for .
Perfect for a sweet snack , if you have kids in the house , you may find yourself needing to get creative with storage .
Try throwing them off the scent by utilizing packaging they are unlikely to investigate further .
You already know how this game is played , you have a Girl Scout Cookie stash in the pantry .
If you ’ re the one who can ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might want to think twice before teaching yourself how to make this incredibly easy treat .
Otherwise , you may find that you never truly run out of them , and that ’ s when you know addiction has set in .
We ’ re sorry .
And you ’ re welcome .
• None Prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper .
Set aside .
• None Put the crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl and set this aside too .
• None In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other ingredients .
Heat until melted , around 1 to 2 minutes .
Once melted , remove from microwave and whisk to combine well .
• None Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal .
Mix gently until combined .
• None Pour this into the prepared baking dish .
Refrigerate for at least one hour , or until firm .

Dear Reader: These are extraordinary times we’re living in, and while we always have a view toward health and wellness, sometimes the concept of self-care and wellness becomes a little different. As our needs shift, self-care might look like an over-the-top blanket fort in the living room… or decadent treats that aren’t normally a part of your diet. We believe that sometimes it’s OK to forego the usual self-care routine. That’s why the Pandemic Pantry series includes some “yummy but maybe not for every day” recipes for you to try. Enjoy!
You’ll be reminding yourself “not to ruin your dinner”, as good ol’ Mom would say, when you’ve got these easy-peasy and oh-so-addictive treats hanging around! With just five ingredients, these Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars won’t have you stuck in a hot kitchen all day. In fact, these babies are no-bake! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better.
Rich, thick chocolate envelopes the snap, crackle pop of one of your favorite childhood cereals, offering a crispy, crunchy sweet bite that you’ll find yourself sneaking back into the kitchen for.
Perfect for a sweet snack, if you have kids in the house, you may find yourself needing to get creative with storage. Try throwing them off the scent by utilizing packaging they are unlikely to investigate further. You already know how this game is played, you have a Girl Scout Cookie stash in the pantry.
If you’re the one who can’t be trusted around the sweets, then you might want to think twice before teaching yourself how to make this incredibly easy treat. Otherwise, you may find that you never truly run out of them, and that’s when you know addiction has set in. We’re sorry. And you’re welcome.
Ingredients
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips non-dairy
1 cup peanut butter or nut or seed butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil or vegan butter
Instructions