consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--Help Detoxify Your Body With Stinging Nettle

• None Even though nettle is often avoided and deemed as a useless plant , it has been the subject of numerous studies that prove its worth • None There are numerous nettle products that are available in the market today that makes it easy for people to use this herb in various ways Nettle ( Urtica dioica ) is a common sight in backyards and gardens , although it ’ s often weeded out and thrown aside , sometimes even avoided because of its stinging properties .
But remember that whenever you discard this weed , know that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you can get from it .
The first documented use of this herb was when Roman soldiers battled the cold by rubbing the leaves on their arms to induce inflammation and irritation .
It has now spread across the world and has been used by medical practitioners since the 19th century because of its abundance of chemicals and compounds that can help the body function optimally .
But even though the medicinal importance of nettle has been established through numerous studies , its image is still usually overshadowed by the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your garden.1 Nettle plants can be differentiated from other plants through their leaves .
The nettle leaf has an ovate shape with deeply serrated edges .
These leaves also have long stinging hairs that inject chemicals into the skin when you accidentally touch or brush past them .
These hairs often cause pain and inflammation in the affected area.2 Even though nettle is often avoided and deemed as a useless plant , it has been the subject of numerous studies that prove its worth .
Continue reading to know more about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herb .
Nettle Benefits : What Can You Get From This Weed ?
Nettle contains vitamins C and K , B vitamins , as well as minerals like calcium , magnesium , and iron , to name a few.3 It also has amino acids and antioxidants , which may help fight free radicals.4 Here are a few more health benefits you can get from this herb : •Helps detoxify the body .
Nettle is a diuretic , which means that it helps in flushing out harmful chemicals and excess liquids from the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ spring tonic , ” which is a substance intended to cleanse the body of toxins.5 •Promotes healthy blood circulation and cardiovascular health .
Nettle contains iron and vitamin C. Vitamin C improves the body ’ s absorption of iron,6 which aids in alleviating anemia and fatigue.7 This herb also contains a considerable amount of potassium , a mineral that reduces tension in your arteries and blood vessels , lowering your risk for strokes.8 •Alleviates allergic reactions .
While physical contact with the nettle leaf can cause allergic reactions , the ingestion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dampen the body ’ s response to allergens by binding with the body ’ s histamine receptors .
It can aid in the prevention of rhinitis , or the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose.9 •Reduces arthritis pain .
The antioxidant properties of the nettle plant have been observed to help minimize inflammation .
It can be used topically to help relieve joint pain as well.10 Animal studies also suggest that nettle may have a positive effect on the prostate and may aid in the prevention of benign prostate hyperplasia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prostate gland .
It ’ s not yet firmly established how nettle affects this condition , but the findings show that this herb limits and regulates the amount of testosterone produced by the lab rats.11 Here ’ s How You Can Use Nettle in Your Everyday Life The good news is that there are numerous nettle products that are available in the market today that make it easy for people to use this herb in various ways .
Here are some examples of how you can use nettle : Nettle plant fibers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other fabrics .
It was used as an alternative to cotton during World War I and World War II , but has now been replaced with cheaper materials .
Some clothing industries , on the other hand , are now starting to consider nettle as a more environment-friendly alternative to other sources of fabric.16 Grow Your Own Nettle in Your Backyard While some people would think it ’ s a bad idea to plant nettles , it can actually be a great idea if you ’ re familiar with all the benefits you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voluntarily grow this plant to deter foraging animals from feeding on their greens and other gardens produce .
Having your own source of nettle also gives you the freedom to harvest the leaves at any time , whenever the need arises .
Follow this guide to know how to grow your own nettle and properly care for this herb:17 Try These Delicious and Healthy Nettle Recipes Aside from using nettle leaves for medicinal purposes , nettle can also be used to add flavor to numerous dishes .
People note that nettle tastes like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , nettle leaves should be cooked before eating to get rid of the “ sting.
” 18 Nettle is often ingested in tea form , which has been observed to have potent effects on the body .
This is probably because of the numerous flavonoids and minerals in the leaves .
Some of the benefits of nettle tea include improving skin health , assisting in digestion , and boosting the immune system.19 Below is a nettle tea recipe from BBC Good Food that is packed with numerous health benefits:20 Aside from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be added to other dishes .
Here are some recipes you can try to introduce nettle into your diet .
Nettle Oil May Also Be Beneficial for You Aside from the tinctures and extracts available in the market , another product that you may benefit from is nettle oil .
Due to the highly nutrient-dense leaves of the nettle plant , it comes as no surprise that some , if not most , of nettle 's components , are passed onto its essential oil .
In a 2012 study , nettle oil was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant and subsequently hydrodistilled .
The oil itself was found to contain almost 92 percent of the compounds found in the plant.23 The presence of the compounds in nettle essential oil may explain its efficiency in alleviating certain conditions .
In a 2011 animal study , nettle oil was found to be beneficial for colitis due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties .
However , more studies are needed to back up this claim.24 If you ’ re planning on getting your own bottle of nettle oil , you ’ ll find that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oils .
These are usually produced by distilling nettle leaves in a carrier oil .
You can find these in numerous health food stores and online stores .
Just make sure that you ’ re getting your supply from trustworthy sources to ensure you ’ re getting only high-quality products .
A Few Reminders Before Using Nettle Nettle offers impressive amounts of health benefits and helps the body function more optimally , but it should still be noted that there are contraindications on the use of this herb .
Nettle , despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can still interfere with numerous medications and cause a variety of adverse health effects if taken without the supervision or recommendation of a healthcare professional .
Be sure to inquire if it is safe to use this herb and in what form it is advisable .
According to the Natural Medicines Database , nettle is “ likely unsafe ” during pregnancy .
However , it may help build a good milk supply for breastfeeding mothers .
To ensure your and your child 's safety , consult your doctor before using nettle.25

Even though nettle is often avoided and deemed as a useless plant, it has been the subject of numerous studies that prove its worth
There are numerous nettle products that are available in the market today that makes it easy for people to use this herb in various ways
By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a common sight in backyards and gardens, although it’s often weeded out and thrown aside, sometimes even avoided because of its stinging properties. But remember that whenever you discard this weed, know that you’re also ignoring the health benefits that you can get from it.
The first documented use of this herb was when Roman soldiers battled the cold by rubbing the leaves on their arms to induce inflammation and irritation. It has now spread across the world and has been used by medical practitioners since the 19th century because of its abundance of chemicals and compounds that can help the body function optimally.
But even though the medicinal importance of nettle has been established through numerous studies, its image is still usually overshadowed by the fact that it’s still an unwelcome member of your garden.1
Nettle plants can be differentiated from other plants through their leaves. The nettle leaf has an ovate shape with deeply serrated edges. These leaves also have long stinging hairs that inject chemicals into the skin when you accidentally touch or brush past them. These hairs often cause pain and inflammation in the affected area.2
Even though nettle is often avoided and deemed as a useless plant, it has been the subject of numerous studies that prove its worth. Continue reading to know more about the health benefits and uses of this common herb.
Nettle Benefits: What Can You Get From This Weed?
Nettle contains vitamins C and K, B vitamins, as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron, to name a few.3 It also has amino acids and antioxidants, which may help fight free radicals.4 Here are a few more health benefits you can get from this herb:
•Helps detoxify the body. Nettle is a diuretic, which means that it helps in flushing out harmful chemicals and excess liquids from the body. This herb has also been called a “spring tonic,” which is a substance intended to cleanse the body of toxins.5 •Promotes healthy blood circulation and cardiovascular health. Nettle contains iron and vitamin C. Vitamin C improves the body’s absorption of iron,6 which aids in alleviating anemia and fatigue.7 This herb also contains a considerable amount of potassium, a mineral that reduces tension in your arteries and blood vessels, lowering your risk for strokes.8 •Alleviates allergic reactions. While physical contact with the nettle leaf can cause allergic reactions, the ingestion of nettle tea is known to help dampen the body’s response to allergens by binding with the body’s histamine receptors. It can aid in the prevention of rhinitis, or the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose.9 •Reduces arthritis pain. The antioxidant properties of the nettle plant have been observed to help minimize inflammation. It can be used topically to help relieve joint pain as well.10
Animal studies also suggest that nettle may have a positive effect on the prostate and may aid in the prevention of benign prostate hyperplasia, which is the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It’s not yet firmly established how nettle affects this condition, but the findings show that this herb limits and regulates the amount of testosterone produced by the lab rats.11
Here’s How You Can Use Nettle in Your Everyday Life
The good news is that there are numerous nettle products that are available in the market today that make it easy for people to use this herb in various ways. Here are some examples of how you can use nettle:
•As a capsule or a tincture. Nettle capsules are commonly administered to help the body deal with hay fever. Nettle tinctures are usually made with dried leaves, but they can also be made with nettle roots.12 Consult a physician to make sure that you are taking an adequate dose or if it is even recommended for you.13 •As an extract. The juice or extract of the nettle plant can be used topically to help alleviate rheumatic pain.14 In addition, nettle extracts may help in promoting skin renewal in second degree burns in rat subjects.15
Nettle plant fibers are also used in weaving strong garments and other fabrics. It was used as an alternative to cotton during World War I and World War II, but has now been replaced with cheaper materials. Some clothing industries, on the other hand, are now starting to consider nettle as a more environment-friendly alternative to other sources of fabric.16
Grow Your Own Nettle in Your Backyard
While some people would think it’s a bad idea to plant nettles, it can actually be a great idea if you’re familiar with all the benefits you receive from it. Some people actually voluntarily grow this plant to deter foraging animals from feeding on their greens and other gardens produce.
Having your own source of nettle also gives you the freedom to harvest the leaves at any time, whenever the need arises. Follow this guide to know how to grow your own nettle and properly care for this herb:17
•Choose a spot in your garden with rich and moist soil. Make sure that you plant nettle at a considerable distance from other plants to avoid it interfering with their development. •Sow nettle seeds in rows and lightly cover with about 1/4 inch of soil. Keep the soil moist. Seeds will start to germinate after about 14 days. •Nettle leaves are ready for harvest after about 80 to 90 days. It’s best to harvest nettle leaves in the first week of spring when the leaves are young. Make sure to use gloves or any protective materials to avoid getting stung.
Try These Delicious and Healthy Nettle Recipes
Aside from using nettle leaves for medicinal purposes, nettle can also be used to add flavor to numerous dishes. People note that nettle tastes like spinach, but with a stronger flavor. However, nettle leaves should be cooked before eating to get rid of the “sting.”18
Nettle is often ingested in tea form, which has been observed to have potent effects on the body. This is probably because of the numerous flavonoids and minerals in the leaves. Some of the benefits of nettle tea include improving skin health, assisting in digestion, and boosting the immune system.19 Below is a nettle tea recipe from BBC Good Food that is packed with numerous health benefits:20
Stinging Nettle Tea Ingredients: •1 cup of nettle leaves •4 cups of water •1 tablespoon raw honey (optional) Procedure: 1. Harvest nettle leaves with as little stem as possible. Note that older nettle leaves usually have a sweeter flavor. 2. Place leaves in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. 3.Using a strainer, separate the tea from the leaves. Discard the leaves, and serve the beverage hot. Add honey if needed.
Aside from nettle tea, nettle leaves can also be added to other dishes. Here are some recipes you can try to introduce nettle into your diet.
Creamy and Hearty Nettle Soup Ingredients: •100 grams (7.05 Tablespoons) raw butter •1 large leek or 2 medium-sized leeks, chopped •4 cups nettle tops, chopped •450 grams (about 1 pound) of organic potatoes, sliced •1 liter (33.8 ounces) homemade chicken stock •Salt and freshly ground pepper •150 ml (5.07 ounces) unpasteurized cream Procedure: 1. Heat the butter until foaming. Add the chopped leeks and nettle tops. Cook until they look glossy. 2. Add the potatoes, and then mix in chicken stock. 3. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. 4. Sieve or liquidize the soup. Return to heat and season to taste. Add the cream. 5. Serve hot. (Recipe adapted from Donal Skehan21)
Earth Shake Smoothie Ingredients: •1 cup fresh nettle (tightly packed) •1 cup kale (tightly packed) •1 large banana •1 apple •2 cups coconut water •1/2 avocado •1/4 mint (tightly packed) Procedure: 1. Boil the nettle leaves for two minutes, stirring constantly. Reserve the water, which can be used as nettle tea. 2. Add nettle leaves, kale, banana, apple, coconut water, and avocado to a blender. Blend on high until desired consistency. Serve immediately. (Recipe adapted from Learning Herbs22)
Nettle Oil May Also Be Beneficial for You
Aside from the tinctures and extracts available in the market, another product that you may benefit from is nettle oil. Due to the highly nutrient-dense leaves of the nettle plant, it comes as no surprise that some, if not most, of nettle's components, are passed onto its essential oil.
In a 2012 study, nettle oil was extracted from the aerial parts of the plant and subsequently hydrodistilled. The oil itself was found to contain almost 92 percent of the compounds found in the plant.23
The presence of the compounds in nettle essential oil may explain its efficiency in alleviating certain conditions. In a 2011 animal study, nettle oil was found to be beneficial for colitis due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, more studies are needed to back up this claim.24
If you’re planning on getting your own bottle of nettle oil, you’ll find that most of what is available is nettle-infused oils. These are usually produced by distilling nettle leaves in a carrier oil. You can find these in numerous health food stores and online stores. Just make sure that you’re getting your supply from trustworthy sources to ensure you’re getting only high-quality products.
A Few Reminders Before Using Nettle
Nettle offers impressive amounts of health benefits and helps the body function more optimally, but it should still be noted that there are contraindications on the use of this herb. Nettle, despite the variety of health benefits it offers, can still interfere with numerous medications and cause a variety of adverse health effects if taken without the supervision or recommendation of a healthcare professional.
Be sure to inquire if it is safe to use this herb and in what form it is advisable. According to the Natural Medicines Database, nettle is “likely unsafe” during pregnancy. However, it may help build a good milk supply for breastfeeding mothers. To ensure your and your child's safety, consult your doctor before using nettle.25
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consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--Google — A Dictator Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Known

• None Robert Epstein is a Harvard trained psychologist who has exposed how Google is manipulating public opinion through their search engine so they can change the results of elections and many other important areas • None His research shows how Google is using new techniques of manipulation that have never existed before in human history .
If this weren ’ t bad enough , these tools are ephemeral and leave no paper trail of their devious behavior • None According to Epstein ’ s calculations , Google can shift 15 million votes leading up to the upcoming U.S. presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become an everyday tool that 's used for more than 90 % of searches worldwide , the company has likely determined the outcomes of 25 % of the national elections in the world • None Search suggestions — shown in a drop-down menu when you begin to type a search term — is another powerful manipulation tool capable of turning a 50/50 split among undecided voters into a 90/10 split , with no one having the slightest idea that they 've been manipulated Robert Epstein , who received his Ph.D. in psychology from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former editor in chief at Psychology Today , is now a senior research psychologist for the American Institute of Behavioral Research and Technology , where for the last decade he has helped expose Google 's manipulative and deceptive practices .
He explains what got him interested in investigating the internet search monopoly in the first place : What Epstein discovered through his subsequent research , which began in 2013 , is that yes , biased search results can indeed be used to influence public opinion and sway undecided voters .
What 's more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocking .
He also eventually discovered how Google is able to block website access on browsers other than their own .
His findings were published in 2016 in U.S. News & World Report.1 1 .
They 're a surveillance agency with significant yet hidden surveillance powers .
As noted by Epstein : “ The search engine … Google Wallet , Google Docs , Google Drive , YouTube , these are surveillance platforms .
In other words , from their perspective , the value these tools have is they give them more information about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 2 .
They 're a censoring agency with the ability to restrict or block access to websites across the internet , thus deciding what people can and can not see .
They even have the ability to block access to entire countries and the internet as a whole .
The most crushing problem with this kind of internet censorship is that you do n't know what you do n't know .
If a certain type of information is removed from search , and you do n't know it should exist somewhere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And , when searching for information online , how would you know that certain websites or pages have been removed from the search results in the first place ?
The answer is , you do n't .
For example , Google has been investing in DNA repositories for quite a long time , and are adding DNA information to our profiles .
According to Epstein , Google has taken over the national DNA repository , but articles about that — which he has cited in his own writings — have all vanished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to manipulate public opinion through search rankings and other means .
“ To me , that 's the scariest area , ” Epstein says , “ because Google is shaping the opinions , thinking , beliefs , attitudes , purchases and votes of billions of people around the world without anyone knowing that they 're doing so … and perhaps even more shocking , without leaving a paper trail for authorities to trace .
They 're using new techniques of manipulation that have never existed before in human history and they are for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do n't produce tiny shifts .
They produce enormous shifts in people 's thinking , very rapidly .
Some of the techniques I 've discovered are among the largest behavioral effects ever discovered in the behavioral sciences.
” While surveillance is Google 's primary business , its revenue — which exceeds $ 130 billion a year — comes almost exclusively from advertising .
All that personal information you 've provided them through their various products is sold to advertisers looking for a specific target audience .
How Google Can Shift Your Perception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ randomized , double-blind , and counterbalanced experiments have revealed a number of different ways in which Google can shift public perception .
The first effect he discovered is called SEME , which stands for search engine manipulation effect .
For a full description of the basic experiment used to identify this effect , please listen to the interview .
In summary , the aim of his experiment was to see whether search results biased toward a particular political candidate would be capable of shifting users ' political opinions and leanings .
Another thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to realize they were seeing biased search results .
In other words , the manipulation went virtually undetected .
In a second experiment , they were able to achieve a 63 % shift in voter preference , and by masking the bias — simply by inserting a pro-opponent result here and there — they were able to hide the bias from almost everyone .
What this large-scale investigation revealed is that the few who actually notice the bias are not protected from its effects .
Curiously , they actually shift even further toward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
As evidenced by other studies , the pattern of clicks is a key factor that makes search bias so powerful : 50 % of all search selections go to the top two items and 95 % of all clicks go to the first page of search results .
Subsequent experiments revealed that this click pattern is the result of conditioning .
Most of the things people search for are simple matters such as local weather or the capital of a country .
The most appropriate and correct answer is always at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assume that the best and truest answer is always the most high-ranked listing .
Google May Have Shifted Millions of Votes in 2016 Elections The ramifications of the search engine manipulation effect can be immense .
Of course , having the power to shift public opinion is one thing ; actually using that power is another .
So , Epstein 's next target was to determine whether Google is using its power of influence or not .
On the high end , Google 's biased search results may have shifted as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is no small feat — all without anyone realizing they 'd been influenced , and without leaving a trace for the authorities to follow .
According to Epstein 's calculations , tech companies , Google being the main one , can shift 15 million votes leading up to the 2020 election , which means they have the potential to select the next president of the United States .
Google Has the Power to Determine 25 % of Global Elections Many who look at Epstein 's work end up focusing on Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the problem is much bigger than that .
A Dictator Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Known Another , and even more frightening possibility , is that Google could allow its biased algorithm to favor one candidate over another without caring about which candidate is being favored .
While this sounds like it should be illegal , it 's not , because there are no laws or regulations that restrict or dictate how Google must rank its search results .
Courts have actually concluded that Google is simply exercising its right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroying the businesses they demote in their search listings or blacklistings .
The only way to protect ourselves from this kind of hidden influence is by setting up monitoring programs such as Epstein 's all over the world .
“ As a species , it 's the only way we can protect ourselves from new types of online technologies that can be used to influence us , ” he says .
“ No dictator anywhere has ever had even a tiny fraction of the power that this company has.
” Epstein is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google search index a public commons , which would allow other companies to create competing for search platforms using Google 's database .
While Google 's search engine can not be broken up , its monopoly would be thwarted by forcing it to hand over its index to other search platform developers .
In 2016 , Epstein also discovered the remarkable influence of search suggestions — the suggested searches shown in a drop-down menu when you begin to type a search term .
This effect is now known as the search suggestion effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is owned by Google , also has an enormous influence on public opinion .
According to Epstein , 70 % of the videos people view on YouTube are suggested by Google 's top-secret Up Next algorithm , which recommends videos for you to view whenever you 're watching a video .
Just like the search suggestions , this is a phenomenally effective ephemeral manipulation tool .
There 's no record of the videos recommended by the algorithm , yet it can take you down the proverbial rabbit hole by feeding you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have Amazon Prime .
If you are one of those who do , you can watch the following documentary for free on Prime .
It is well worth your time to do so .
Epstein and many other experts provide a very compelling overview of the dangers that we discuss in our interview .
In my view , this is a must-watch and one to recommend to your friends and family .
A question Epstein raises is , “ Who gave this private company , which is not accountable to any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billions of people around the world will see or will not see ?
” That is perhaps one of the biggest issues .
Epstein and others attempt to answer this question in this documentary , “ The Creepy Line , ” which is a direct quote from Google 's executive chairman Eric Schmidt .
In his article2 “ Seven Simple Steps Toward Online Privacy , ” Epstein outlines his recommendations for protecting your privacy while surfing the web , most of which do n't cost anything .
You can access the article at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I strongly recommend that you use a VPN on your cellphone and computer , as this will prevent virtually anyone from tracking and targeting you .
There are many out there but I am using the one Epstein recommends , Nord VPN , which is only about $ 3 per month and you can use it on up to six devices .
In my view , this is a must if you seek to preserve your privacy .
How Google Tracks You Even When You 're Offline You can learn a lot about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whereabouts .
Most of us are very naïve about these things .
As explained by Epstein , location tracking technology has become incredibly sophisticated and aggressive .
Android cellphones , for example , which is a Google-owned operating system , can track you even when you 're not connected to the internet , whether you have geo-tracking enabled or not .
As soon as you reconnect to the internet , all that information stored on your phone is sent to Google .
So , even though you may think you 've just spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reconnect , every step you 've made is shared ( provided you had your phone with you ) .
In terms of online tracking , it 's also important to realize that Google is tracking your movements online even if you 're not using their products because most websites use Google Analytics , which tracks everything you do on that website .
And , you have no way of knowing whether a website uses Google Analytics or not .
To protect your privacy , Epstein recommends taking the following steps , seven of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steps Toward Online Privacy.
” The last one , Fitbit , is a more recent concern .

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
Robert Epstein is a Harvard trained psychologist who has exposed how Google is manipulating public opinion through their search engine so they can change the results of elections and many other important areas
His research shows how Google is using new techniques of manipulation that have never existed before in human history. If this weren’t bad enough, these tools are ephemeral and leave no paper trail of their devious behavior
According to Epstein’s calculations, Google can shift 15 million votes leading up to the upcoming U.S. presidential 2020 election
Because Google has become an everyday tool that's used for more than 90% of searches worldwide, the company has likely determined the outcomes of 25% of the national elections in the world
Search suggestions — shown in a drop-down menu when you begin to type a search term — is another powerful manipulation tool capable of turning a 50/50 split among undecided voters into a 90/10 split, with no one having the slightest idea that they've been manipulated
Robert Epstein, who received his Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard in 1981 and served as the former editor in chief at Psychology Today, is now a senior research psychologist for the American Institute of Behavioral Research and Technology, where for the last decade he has helped expose Google's manipulative and deceptive practices. He explains what got him interested in investigating the internet search monopoly in the first place:
“In 2012, January 1st, I received some emails from Google saying my website contained malware and that they were somehow blocking access. This means I had gotten onto one of Google's blacklists.
My website did contain some malware. It was pretty easy to get rid of, but it turns out it's hard to get off of a Google blacklist. That's a big problem. I started looking at Google just a little bit differently.
I wondered, first of all, why they were notifying me about this rather than some government agency or some nonprofit organization? Why was a private company notifying me?
In other words, who made Google sheriff of the internet? Second, I learned they had no customer service department, which seemed very strange, so if you have a problem with Google, then you have a problem because they don't help you solve the problem.
I learned also that although you can get onto a blacklist in a split second, it can take weeks to get off a blacklist. There have been businesses that have gotten onto their blacklists and have gone out of business while they're trying to straighten out the problem.
The thing that really caught my eye — because I've been a programmer my whole life — was I couldn't figure out how they were blocking access to my website, not just through their own products … Google.com, the search engine, or through Chrome, which is their browser, but through Safari, which is an Apple product, through Firefox, which is a browser run by Mozilla, a nonprofit organization.
How was Google blocking access through so many different means? The point is I just started to get more curious about the company, and later in 2012, I happened to be looking at a growing literature, which was about the power of search rankings to impact sales.
This was in the marketing field and it just was astonishing. In other words, if you could push yourself up one more notch in their search results, that could make the difference between success or failure for your company; it could mean a lot more income.
It turns out that this initial research was saying that people really trust those higher ranked search results. I simply asked a question. I wondered whether, if people trust those higher rank search results, I could use search results to influence people's opinions, maybe even their votes.”
What Epstein discovered through his subsequent research, which began in 2013, is that yes, biased search results can indeed be used to influence public opinion and sway undecided voters. What's more, the strength of that influence was shocking.
He also eventually discovered how Google is able to block website access on browsers other than their own. His findings were published in 2016 in U.S. News & World Report.1
Google's Powers Pose Serious Threats to Society
Google's powers pose three specific threats to society:
1. They're a surveillance agency with significant yet hidden surveillance powers. As noted by Epstein: “The search engine … Google Wallet, Google Docs, Google Drive, YouTube, these are surveillance platforms. In other words, from their perspective, the value these tools have is they give them more information about you. Surveillance is what they do.” 2. They're a censoring agency with the ability to restrict or block access to websites across the internet, thus deciding what people can and cannot see. They even have the ability to block access to entire countries and the internet as a whole. The most crushing problem with this kind of internet censorship is that you don't know what you don't know. If a certain type of information is removed from search, and you don't know it should exist somewhere, you'll never go looking for it. And, when searching for information online, how would you know that certain websites or pages have been removed from the search results in the first place? The answer is, you don't. For example, Google has been investing in DNA repositories for quite a long time, and are adding DNA information to our profiles. According to Epstein, Google has taken over the national DNA repository, but articles about that — which he has cited in his own writings — have all vanished. 3. They have the power to manipulate public opinion through search rankings and other means. “To me, that's the scariest area,” Epstein says, “because Google is shaping the opinions, thinking, beliefs, attitudes, purchases and votes of billions of people around the world without anyone knowing that they're doing so … and perhaps even more shocking, without leaving a paper trail for authorities to trace. They're using new techniques of manipulation that have never existed before in human history and they are for the most part, subliminal … but they don't produce tiny shifts. They produce enormous shifts in people's thinking, very rapidly. Some of the techniques I've discovered are among the largest behavioral effects ever discovered in the behavioral sciences.”
While surveillance is Google's primary business, its revenue — which exceeds $130 billion a year — comes almost exclusively from advertising. All that personal information you've provided them through their various products is sold to advertisers looking for a specific target audience.
How Google Can Shift Your Perception Without Your Knowledge
Epstein's controlled, randomized, double-blind, and counterbalanced experiments have revealed a number of different ways in which Google can shift public perception. The first effect he discovered is called SEME, which stands for search engine manipulation effect. For a full description of the basic experiment used to identify this effect, please listen to the interview.
In summary, the aim of his experiment was to see whether search results biased toward a particular political candidate would be capable of shifting users' political opinions and leanings.
“I had predicted, when we first did this, that we would get a shift,” Epstein says, “because … people do trust higher ranked search results, and of course we had biased the search results so that, if in that first group, someone was clicking on a high-ranking search result, that would connect them to a webpage which made one candidate look much better than the other …
I predicted we could get a shift in voting preferences of 2% to 3%. I was way off. We got … a shift of 48%, which I thought must be an error because that's crazy …
I should note that in almost all of our experiments, especially those early ones, we deliberately used undecided voters. That's the key. You can't easily push the opinions or voting preferences of people who are partisan, who are strongly committed to one party or another, but people who are undecided, those are the people who are very vulnerable. In our experiments, we always find a way to use undecided voters.
In these early experiments, the way we guaranteed that our voters were undecided was by using people from the U.S. as our participants, but the election we chose was the 2010 election for the prime minister of Australia.
They're real candidates, a real election, real search results, real webpages, and of course, because our participants were from the U.S. they were not familiar with the candidates.
In fact, that's why, before they do the search, we get this almost perfect 50/50 split regarding who they're going to vote for, because they don't know these candidates. The information they're getting from the search, that, presumably, is why we get a shift.”
Simple Trick Effectively Masks Search Bias
Another thing Epstein noticed was that very few seemed to realize they were seeing biased search results. In other words, the manipulation went virtually undetected.
In a second experiment, they were able to achieve a 63% shift in voter preference, and by masking the bias — simply by inserting a pro-opponent result here and there — they were able to hide the bias from almost everyone.
“In other words, we could get enormous shifts in opinions and voting preferences with no one being able to detect the bias in the search results we were showing them,” Epstein says. “This is where, again, it starts to get scary. Scarier still is when we moved on to do a national study of more than 2,000 people in all 50 states.”
What this large-scale investigation revealed is that the few who actually notice the bias are not protected from its effects. Curiously, they actually shift even further toward the bias, rather than away from it.
As evidenced by other studies, the pattern of clicks is a key factor that makes search bias so powerful: 50% of all search selections go to the top two items and 95% of all clicks go to the first page of search results.
“In other words, people spend most of their time clicking on and reading content that comes from high-ranking search results. If those high-ranking search results favor one candidate, that's pretty much all they see and that impacts their opinions and their voting preferences,” Epstein says.
Subsequent experiments revealed that this click pattern is the result of conditioning. Most of the things people search for are simple matters such as local weather or the capital of a country. The most appropriate and correct answer is always at the very top. This conditions them to assume that the best and truest answer is always the most high-ranked listing.
Google May Have Shifted Millions of Votes in 2016 Elections
The ramifications of the search engine manipulation effect can be immense. Of course, having the power to shift public opinion is one thing; actually using that power is another. So, Epstein's next target was to determine whether Google is using its power of influence or not.
“Early 2016, I set up the first-ever monitoring system, which allowed me to look over the shoulders of people as they were conducting election-related searches on Google, Bing and Yahoo in the months leading up to the 2016 presidential election. I had 95 field agents (as we call them), in 24 states.
We kept their identities secret, which took a lot of work. And this is exactly, by the way, what the Nielsen company does to generate ratings for television shows. They have several thousand families. Their identities are secret. They equip the families with special boxes, which allow Nielsen to tabulate what programs they're watching …
Inspired by the Nielsen model, we recruited our field agents, we equipped them with custom passive software. In other words, no one could detect the fact that they have the software in their computers. But that software allowed us to look over their shoulders as they conducted election related searches …
We ended up preserving 13,207 election-related searches and the nearly 100,000 webpages to which the search results linked … After the election, we rated the webpages for bias, either pro-Clinton or pro-Trump … and then we did an analysis to see whether there was any bias in the search results people were seeing.
The results we got were crystal clear, highly significant statistically … at the 0.001 level. What that says is we can be confident the bias we were seeing was real, and it didn't occur because of some random factors. We found a pro-Clinton bias in all 10 search positions on the first page of Google search results, but not on Bing or Yahoo.
That's very important. So, there was a significant pro-Clinton bias on Google. Because of the experiments I had been doing since 2013, I was also able to calculate how many votes could have been shifted with that level of bias… At bare minimum, about 2.6 million [undecided] votes would have shifted to Hillary Clinton.”
On the high end, Google's biased search results may have shifted as many as 10.4 million undecided voters toward Clinton, which is no small feat — all without anyone realizing they'd been influenced, and without leaving a trace for the authorities to follow.
According to Epstein's calculations, tech companies, Google being the main one, can shift 15 million votes leading up to the 2020 election, which means they have the potential to select the next president of the United States.
Google Has the Power to Determine 25% of Global Elections
Many who look at Epstein's work end up focusing on Google's ability to influence U.S. politics, but the problem is much bigger than that.
“As I explained when I testified before Congress, the reason why I'm speaking out about these issues is because, first of all, I … think it's important that we preserve democracy and preserve the free and fair election. To me, it's pretty straight forward.
But the problem is much bigger than elections or democracy or the United States. Because I calculated back in 2015 that … Google's search engine — because more than 90% of searches worldwide are conducted on Google — was determining the outcomes of upwards of 25% of the national elections in the world.
How can that be? Well, it's because a lot of elections are very close. And that's the key to understanding this. In other words, we actually looked at the win margins in national elections around the world, which tend to be very close. In that 2010 Australian election, for example, the win margin was something like 0.2% …
If the results they're getting on Google are biased toward one candidate, that shifts a lot of votes among undecided people. And it's very, very simple for them to flip an election or … rig an election … It's very, very simple for Google to do that.
They can do it deliberately, which is kind of scary. In other words, some top executives at Google could decide who they want to win an election in South Africa or the U.K. or anywhere. It could be just a rogue employee at Google who does it. You may think that's impossible … [but] it's incredibly simple …
[A] senior software engineer at Google, Shumeet Baluja, who's been at Google almost since the very beginning, published a novel that no one's ever heard of called ‘The Silicon Jungle' … It's fictional, but it's about Google, and the power that individual employees at Google have to make or break any company or any individual.
It's a fantastic novel. I asked Baluja how Google let him get away with publishing it and he said, ‘Well, they made me promise I would never promote it.' That's why no one's ever heard of this book.”
A Dictator Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Known
Another, and even more frightening possibility, is that Google could allow its biased algorithm to favor one candidate over another without caring about which candidate is being favored.
“That's the scariest possibility,” Epstein says, “because now you've got an algorithm, a computer program, which is an idiot … deciding who rules us. It's crazy.”
While this sounds like it should be illegal, it's not, because there are no laws or regulations that restrict or dictate how Google must rank its search results. Courts have actually concluded that Google is simply exercising its right to free speech, even if that means destroying the businesses they demote in their search listings or blacklistings.
The only way to protect ourselves from this kind of hidden influence is by setting up monitoring programs such as Epstein's all over the world. “As a species, it's the only way we can protect ourselves from new types of online technologies that can be used to influence us,” he says. “No dictator anywhere has ever had even a tiny fraction of the power that this company has.”
Epstein is also pushing for the government to make the Google search index a public commons, which would allow other companies to create competing for search platforms using Google's database. While Google's search engine cannot be broken up, its monopoly would be thwarted by forcing it to hand over its index to other search platform developers.
The Influence of Search Suggestions
In 2016, Epstein also discovered the remarkable influence of search suggestions — the suggested searches shown in a drop-down menu when you begin to type a search term. This effect is now known as the search suggestion effect or SSE. Epstein explains:
“Initially the idea was they were going to save you time. That's the way they presented this new feature. They were going to anticipate, based on your history, or based on what other people are searching for, what it is you're looking for so you don't have to type the whole thing. Just click on one of the suggestions. But then it changed into something else. It changed into a tool for manipulation.
In June 2016, a small news organization … discovered that it was virtually impossible to get negative search suggestions related to Hillary Clinton, but easy to get them for other people including Donald Trump. They were very concerned about this because maybe that could influence people somehow.
So, I tried this myself, and I have a wonderful image that I preserved showing this. I typed in ‘Hillary Clinton is' on Bing and on Yahoo, and I got those long lists, eight and 10 items, saying, ‘Hillary Clinton is the devil. Hillary Clinton is sick' … all negative things that people were actually searching for.
How do I know that? Because we checked Google trends. Google trends shows you what people are actually searching for. Sure enough, people were actually searching for all these negative things related to Hillary Clinton. Those [were] the most popular search terms.
So, we tried it on Google and we got, ‘Hillary Clinton is winning, Hillary Clinton is awesome.' Now you check those phrases on Google trends and you find no one is searching for ‘Hillary Clinton is awesome.' Nobody. Not one. But that's what they're showing you in their search suggestions.
That again got my research gears running. I started doing experiments because I said, ‘Wait a minute, why would they do this? What is the point?'
Here's what I found in a series of experiments: Just by manipulating search suggestions, I could turn a 50/50 split among undecided voters into a 90/10 split — with no one having the slightest idea that they've been manipulated.”
YouTube's Up Next Algorithm
YouTube, which is owned by Google, also has an enormous influence on public opinion. According to Epstein, 70% of the videos people view on YouTube are suggested by Google's top-secret Up Next algorithm, which recommends videos for you to view whenever you're watching a video.
Just like the search suggestions, this is a phenomenally effective ephemeral manipulation tool. There's no record of the videos recommended by the algorithm, yet it can take you down the proverbial rabbit hole by feeding you one video after another.
“There are documented cases now in which people have been converted to extreme Islam or to white supremacy, literally because they'd been pulled down a rabbit hole by a sequence of videos on YouTube,” Epstein says.
“Think of that power. Again, it's not powerful for people who already have strong opinions. It's powerful for the people who don't, the people who are vulnerable, the people who are undecided or uncommitted. And that's a lot of people.”
The Creepy Line
Most people now have Amazon Prime. If you are one of those who do, you can watch the following documentary for free on Prime. It is well worth your time to do so. Epstein and many other experts provide a very compelling overview of the dangers that we discuss in our interview. In my view, this is a must-watch and one to recommend to your friends and family.
A question Epstein raises is, “Who gave this private company, which is not accountable to any of us, the ability to determine what billions of people around the world will see or will not see?”
That is perhaps one of the biggest issues. Epstein and others attempt to answer this question in this documentary, “The Creepy Line,” which is a direct quote from Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt.
“Traditional media have very serious constraints placed on them, but Google, which is far more penetrating and far more effective at influencing people, has none of these constraints,” Epstein says.
“There are lots of good people in [‘The Creepy Line'], lots of good data, and it explains my research very clearly, which is wonderful. It explains my research better than I explain my research. ‘The Creepy Line' is available on iTunes and on Amazon. I think it costs $3 or $4 to watch … If you're an Amazon Prime Member it's free. It's an excellent film.”
Google Runs a Total Surveillance State
In his article2 “Seven Simple Steps Toward Online Privacy,” Epstein outlines his recommendations for protecting your privacy while surfing the web, most of which don't cost anything. You can access the article at MySevenSimpleSteps.com
“My first sentence is ‘I have not received a targeted ad on my computer or mobile phone since 2014.' Most people are shocked by that because they're bombarded with targeted ads constantly.
More and more people are telling me that they're just having a conversation with someone, so they're not even doing anything online per se, but their phone is nearby — or they're having a conversation in their home and they have Amazon Alexa or Google Home, these personal assistants — and the next thing they know they start getting targeted ads related to what they were talking about.
This is the surveillance problem … The point is that there are ways to use the internet, tablets and mobile phones, to preserve or protect your privacy, but almost no one does that. So, the fact is that we're now being surveilled 24/7, generally speaking, with no awareness that we're even being surveilled.
Maybe some people are aware that when they do searches on Google the search history is preserved forever … But it goes so far beyond that because now we're being surveilled through personal assistants, so that when we speak, we're being [surveilled].
It goes even beyond that, because a few years ago Google bought the Nest company, which makes a smart thermostat. After they bought the company, they put microphones into the smart thermostats, and the latest versions of the smart thermostats have microphones and cameras.
Google has been issued patents in recent years, which give them, basically, ownership rights over ways of analyzing sounds that are picked up by microphones in people's homes.
They can hook you up with dentists, they can hook you up with sex therapists, with mental health services, relationship coaches, et cetera. So, there's that. Location tracking has also gotten completely out of hand. We've learned in recent months that even when you disable location tracking … on your mobile phone, you're still being tracked.”
This is one of the reasons I strongly recommend that you use a VPN on your cellphone and computer, as this will prevent virtually anyone from tracking and targeting you. There are many out there but I am using the one Epstein recommends, Nord VPN, which is only about $3 per month and you can use it on up to six devices. In my view, this is a must if you seek to preserve your privacy.
How Google Tracks You Even When You're Offline
You can learn a lot about a person by tracking their movements and whereabouts. Most of us are very naïve about these things. As explained by Epstein, location tracking technology has become incredibly sophisticated and aggressive.
Android cellphones, for example, which is a Google-owned operating system, can track you even when you're not connected to the internet, whether you have geo-tracking enabled or not.
“It just gets creepier and creepier,” Epstein says. “Let's say you pull out your SIM card. Let's say you disconnect from your mobile service provider, so you're absolutely isolated. You're not connected to the internet. Guess what? Your phone is still tracking everything you do on that phone and it's still tracking your location.”
As soon as you reconnect to the internet, all that information stored on your phone is sent to Google. So, even though you may think you've just spent the day incognito, the moment you reconnect, every step you've made is shared (provided you had your phone with you).
In terms of online tracking, it's also important to realize that Google is tracking your movements online even if you're not using their products because most websites use Google Analytics, which tracks everything you do on that website. And, you have no way of knowing whether a website uses Google Analytics or not.
Steps to Protect Your Online Privacy
To protect your privacy, Epstein recommends taking the following steps, seven of which are outlined in “Seven Simple Steps Toward Online Privacy.” The last one, Fitbit, is a more recent concern.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--How Word Choices Help You Live Well

How Word Choices Help You Live Well

Many of us are waking up to a world that has a bright and beautiful future .
Learning some new word choices can help your day to day living and support your ascension .
“ Ascension is the dramatic , emotional , and spiritual transformation in humans that will cause you to feel , think , and to be different than you were before.
” Maureen J. St. Germain What is third dimension ( 3D ) and how does it differ from 5D ?
The 3D world offers much beauty in nature and in relationships .
We experience it with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at times and disconcerting at others .
Fifth dimensional ( 5D ) is a physical state , where our thoughts and emotions are of a higher order .
It is a state of being and not an act of doing .
This state of being then affects our doing .
Thus our actions and reactions in the 3D world have a different effect .
Why is the 5th Dimension Important ?
The fifth-dimensional experience is essential to the future of humanity .
It ’ s a notion where science merges with philosophy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we are deeply connected to our consciousness .
Also , that science , nature , and philosophy are becoming merged into a new way of being— fifth dimensional .
Being in 5D is learning to overcome a conditioned mind that has been trained by religious institutions , family behaviors and education .
Two large effects of ascending to 5D living are these : Love increases and fear decreases !
Train Your Voice , Your Words for a New Life Experience Upgrade your vocabulary and expressions .
Using word tools to change your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your daily life .
It ’ s a choice that will take time and practice , so be patient with yourself .
Use the list below , write it out and use them .
See how it makes a difference in your life .
Here is a practice for all of us that are ascending… As you have a strong desire to live well , choosing the right words takes time and practice .
Most of us come from a long history of judgement for ourselves and others .
Again , practice choosing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself .
If you ’ d like to learn more , I suggest the book : Waking Up in 5D : A Practical Guide to Multidimensional Transformation by Maureen J. St. Germain¹ .
Some Words that will Upgrade Your Relational Experiences My friends , let ’ s be patient with one another and choose to love .
Develop some great new phrases and thought processes to help you and those around you .
Words are powerful and can lead us to a new paradigm .
A bold world that supports many ideas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germain , Maureen J.. Waking Up in 5D : A Practical Guide to Multidimensional Transformation , Inner Traditions/Bear & Company .
Kindle Edition .
Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred .
She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life .
She goes by these names : wife , daughter , grandmother , mother , sister , aunt , niece , cousin , and friend .
As home educator of her three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and maintained various leadership roles within her community .
Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully .
Her passions are family , art creation , writing , and trail blazing .
She is happily married in Western North Carolina .

Many of us are waking up to a world that has a bright and beautiful future. Learning some new word choices can help your day to day living and support your ascension.
“Ascension is the dramatic, emotional, and spiritual transformation in humans that will cause you to feel, think, and to be different than you were before.” Maureen J. St. Germain
What is third dimension (3D) and how does it differ from 5D?
The 3D world offers much beauty in nature and in relationships. We experience it with our five senses and this is satisfying at times and disconcerting at others. Fifth dimensional (5D) is a physical state, where our thoughts and emotions are of a higher order. It is a state of being and not an act of doing. This state of being then affects our doing. Thus our actions and reactions in the 3D world have a different effect.
Why is the 5th Dimension Important?
The fifth-dimensional experience is essential to the future of humanity. It’s a notion where science merges with philosophy and spirituality. The big wake-up call is that we are deeply connected to our consciousness. Also, that science, nature, and philosophy are becoming merged into a new way of being— fifth dimensional. Being in 5D is learning to overcome a conditioned mind that has been trained by religious institutions, family behaviors and education.
Two large effects of ascending to 5D living are these: Love increases and fear decreases!
Train Your Voice, Your Words for a New Life Experience
Upgrade your vocabulary and expressions. Using word tools to change your attitude and interaction with others will enhance your daily life. It’s a choice that will take time and practice, so be patient with yourself. Use the list below, write it out and use them. See how it makes a difference in your life.
Here is a practice for all of us that are ascending…
As you have a strong desire to live well, choosing the right words takes time and practice. Most of us come from a long history of judgement for ourselves and others. Again, practice choosing the right words and be patient with yourself. If you’d like to learn more, I suggest the book: Waking Up in 5D: A Practical Guide to Multidimensional Transformation by Maureen J. St. Germain¹.
Some Words that will Upgrade Your Relational Experiences
3-D Words to Lose 5-D Words to Choose I won’t, I can’t, I should I choose, I discover, I like Betrayed I experienced loss, now it’s an opportunity to understand Right I champion your right to believe that, as long as it pleases you (implied: I claim my right to do the same) Right vs. wrong I see it as a choice Wrong This doesn’t please me right now Like, dislike, hate Decide to like something in the present moment even if it’s a new idea, match/no match The truth is (whose truth?) What works for me Good Cool, awesome, stunning, fabulous Bad timing Not yet, divine timing Bad experience Interesting experience Better Fascinating, interesting, inviting Why? (narrow) Who did this? How did this happen? When did this happen? I wonder? (open ended) What’s going on? (open ended) I don’t know It is useful to know, I chose to know, I choose to find out, I can look into that, I believe Strange Curious, fascinating, interesting, complex, wonderful
My friends, let’s be patient with one another and choose to love. Develop some great new phrases and thought processes to help you and those around you. Words are powerful and can lead us to a new paradigm. A bold world that supports many ideas and thoughts. Love, Julia
¹St. Germain, Maureen J.. Waking Up in 5D: A Practical Guide to Multidimensional Transformation, Inner Traditions/Bear & Company. Kindle Edition.
Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred. She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life. She goes by these names: wife, daughter, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. As home educator of her three children, she also developed/ran cafes, and maintained various leadership roles within her community. Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully. Her passions are family, art creation, writing, and trail blazing. She is happily married in Western North Carolina.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--A Special 2-Minute Message to the World from His Holiness the Dalai Lama: A Call To Unite

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consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--Vitamin D Identified as the “Survival Nutrient” Against COVID-19… Could Cut Mortality Rate in HALF,

Vitamin D Identified as the “Survival Nutrient” Against COVID-19… Could Cut Mortality Rate in HALF, Say Researchers

For three months , we ’ ve been urging our readers to pursue sensible nutritional strategies to boost immune function and protect against infections .
Now a study carried out by Northwestern University has found that higher vitamin D levels result in lower mortality rates from covid-19 infections .
Vitamin D deficiency , according to the study , was significantly linked to the development of severe symptoms and complications leading to death .
The study , published in medRxiv , is entitled , “ The Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients across multiple nations , including the UK , the USA , China , France , Italy and South Korea .
Those patients who had the lowest vitamin D levels had the highest risk of complications such as the “ cytokine storm ” immune reaction that leads to rapid death .
“ [ W ] e saw a significant correlation with vitamin D deficiency , ” says study author Vadim Backman .
The research paper concludes , “ Our finding suggests that Vit .
D may reduce COVID-19 severity by suppressing cytokine storm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful to note that vitamin D should not be considered a kind of miracle cure for covid-19 and that more research needs to be conducted to further explore the relationship .
The paper was also covered by StudyFinds.org , which explains : All of the data used for this study was publicly available , and an in-depth analysis revealed a correlation between vitamin D levels and cytokine storm ( a form of hyper-inflammation due to an overactive immune system ) .
A relationship between vitamin D and mortality rates among COVID-19 patients was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research team believe vitamin D is helpful against COVID-19 because it simultaneously boosts our existing immune systems while also preventing new immune responses from going over board .
“ Our analysis shows that it might be as high as cutting the mortality rate in half , ” Backman says .
“ It will not prevent a patient from contracting the virus , but it may reduce complications and prevent death in those who are infected.
” However , it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful , and it can be easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be another key to helping protect vulnerable populations , such as African-American and elderly patients , who have a prevalence of vitamin D deficiency .
Why is no government leader recommending vitamin D or zinc ?
With research like this clearly showing a drastic reduction in mortality from a simple , low-cost and very safe supplement that ’ s widely available right now , it begs the question : Why isn ’ t anyone in government recommending nutrition as a way to protect public health while we attempt to reopen the economy ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people from going to the beach where they generate vitamin D for free as they are absorbing healing sunlight ?
That ’ s the beauty of vitamin D : Your body makes it at no charge , but not if you ’ re locked down in your own home , which seems to be part of the big plan to cause mass suffering and death .
President Trump is pushing hard for 300 million doses of a vaccine by the end of the year , but he completely fails to mention vitamin D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving lives right now , and they don ’ t need months ( or years ) or testing , since they have a long track record of safe , effective use ( and are incredibly affordable ) .
The real answer , of course , is that Big Pharma doesn ’ t want people to stay healthy with nutrition .
They ’ d rather see people sick and suffering , waiting for a vaccine or another high-priced prescription drug that barely even works ( like remdesivir , which saves no lives at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run the White House , the media , Big Tech and medical schools , there ’ s virtually no one in any position of power that ’ s willing to risk the ire of the drug companies by recommending safe , simple , low-cost nutritional supplements that might make drugs and vaccines obsolete .
The Big Pharma scheme , you see , demands that the American people stay locked down until there ’ s a vaccine , at which time the entire US economy will be shattered and beyond repair .
Trump should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ + zinc supplements and give them away to all Americans This is why I ’ ve called for the government to manufacture and give away key supplements that may help prevent coronavirus infections .
For a fraction of the price of the multi-trillion-dollar bailouts that have already been paid , the federal government could provide free vitamin D , zinc and vitamin C for the entire population .
Health care costs would plummet across the board , and Big Pharma would lose hundreds of billions of dollars as fewer people are diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions that are prevented through nutrition .
And that ’ s exactly why any plan to keep America healthy will be halted by those in power .
A healthy nation doesn ’ t need Big Pharma , and Big Pharma provides the re-election campaign money that keeps corrupt lawmakers in power .
The drug cartels also provide about 70 % of the ad revenue to the corrupt mainstream media , which is why the media relentlessly attacks natural remedies while pushing toxic , high-profit prescription drugs and vaccines .
O ’ Leary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest in alternative health products & modalities since the early 1970 ’ s & he has seen how they have made people go from lacking health to vibrant health .
He became an attorney , singer-songwriter , martial artist & father along the way and brings that experience to his practice as a BioAcoustic Soundhealth Practitioner , under the tutelage of the award-winning founder of BioAcoustic Biology , Sharry Edwards , whose Institute of BioAcoustic Biology has now been serving clients for 30 years with a non-invasive & safe integrative modality that supports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using the power of the human voice .
Robert brings this modality to serve clients in Greater Springfield , Massachusetts and New England ( USA ) & “ virtually ” the world .
He can also be reached at romayasoundhealthandbeauty @ gmail .

By Mike Adams | The Health Ranger
For three months, we’ve been urging our readers to pursue sensible nutritional strategies to boost immune function and protect against infections. Now a study carried out by Northwestern University has found that higher vitamin D levels result in lower mortality rates from covid-19 infections.
Vitamin D deficiency, according to the study, was significantly linked to the development of severe symptoms and complications leading to death.
The study, published in medRxiv, is entitled, “The Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients.”
The study used data from coronavirus patients across multiple nations, including the UK, the USA, China, France, Italy and South Korea. Those patients who had the lowest vitamin D levels had the highest risk of complications such as the “cytokine storm” immune reaction that leads to rapid death.
“[W]e saw a significant correlation with vitamin D deficiency,” says study author Vadim Backman.
The research paper concludes, “Our finding suggests that Vit. D may reduce COVID-19 severity by suppressing cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients.”
The paper is careful to note that vitamin D should not be considered a kind of miracle cure for covid-19 and that more research needs to be conducted to further explore the relationship.
The paper was also covered by StudyFinds.org, which explains:
All of the data used for this study was publicly available, and an in-depth analysis revealed a correlation between vitamin D levels and cytokine storm (a form of hyper-inflammation due to an overactive immune system). A relationship between vitamin D and mortality rates among COVID-19 patients was noted as well.
So, the research team believe vitamin D is helpful against COVID-19 because it simultaneously boosts our existing immune systems while also preventing new immune responses from going over board.
“Our analysis shows that it might be as high as cutting the mortality rate in half,” Backman says. “It will not prevent a patient from contracting the virus, but it may reduce complications and prevent death in those who are infected.”
However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation. This might be another key to helping protect vulnerable populations, such as African-American and elderly patients, who have a prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.
Why is no government leader recommending vitamin D or zinc?
With research like this clearly showing a drastic reduction in mortality from a simple, low-cost and very safe supplement that’s widely available right now, it begs the question: Why isn’t anyone in government recommending nutrition as a way to protect public health while we attempt to reopen the economy?
Even worse, why are governors restricting people from going to the beach where they generate vitamin D for free as they are absorbing healing sunlight? That’s the beauty of vitamin D: Your body makes it at no charge, but not if you’re locked down in your own home, which seems to be part of the big plan to cause mass suffering and death.
President Trump is pushing hard for 300 million doses of a vaccine by the end of the year, but he completely fails to mention vitamin D and zinc. These solutions could be saving lives right now, and they don’t need months (or years) or testing, since they have a long track record of safe, effective use (and are incredibly affordable).
The real answer, of course, is that Big Pharma doesn’t want people to stay healthy with nutrition. They’d rather see people sick and suffering, waiting for a vaccine or another high-priced prescription drug that barely even works (like remdesivir, which saves no lives at all).
And since the drug companies run the White House, the media, Big Tech and medical schools, there’s virtually no one in any position of power that’s willing to risk the ire of the drug companies by recommending safe, simple, low-cost nutritional supplements that might make drugs and vaccines obsolete.
The Big Pharma scheme, you see, demands that the American people stay locked down until there’s a vaccine, at which time the entire US economy will be shattered and beyond repair.
Trump should order the government to manufacture vitamin D + zinc supplements and give them away to all Americans
This is why I’ve called for the government to manufacture and give away key supplements that may help prevent coronavirus infections. For a fraction of the price of the multi-trillion-dollar bailouts that have already been paid, the federal government could provide free vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C for the entire population.
Health care costs would plummet across the board, and Big Pharma would lose hundreds of billions of dollars as fewer people are diagnosed with a long list of diseases and chronic conditions that are prevented through nutrition. And that’s exactly why any plan to keep America healthy will be halted by those in power. A healthy nation doesn’t need Big Pharma, and Big Pharma provides the re-election campaign money that keeps corrupt lawmakers in power. The drug cartels also provide about 70% of the ad revenue to the corrupt mainstream media, which is why the media relentlessly attacks natural remedies while pushing toxic, high-profit prescription drugs and vaccines.
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consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--Morning Inspiration: The Power of the Mind (Motivational Video)

“ Power in life does n't come from using your muscle , but it comes from using your mind.
” @ @ @ @ @ in life and use failure as a vehicle towards success .
“ When I had @ @ @ @ @ out in that moment that nothing in life is promised except death .
You have @ @ @ @ @ game of life .
You need to appreciate every moment ; a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ until it is passed.
” “ But if everything I did failed , just the @ @ @ @ @ to fail is an inspiration .
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Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
“Power in life doesn't come from using your muscle, but it comes from using your mind.” Learn to appreciate every moment in life and use failure as a vehicle towards success.
“When I had my accident, I found out in that moment that nothing in life is promised except death. You have this opportunity to play this game of life. You need to appreciate every moment; a lot of people don't appreciate their moment until it is passed.”
“But if everything I did failed, just the fact that I'm willing to fail is an inspiration. People are so scared to lose that they don't even try.”
Watch and be motivated today!!


consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--DNA Food Shopping – Eat for Your Genes

DNA Food Shopping – Eat for Your Genes

Most people attribute their body sizes and types to genetics , which makes sense to some degree .
The same happens when they develop strange health conditions .
Unbeknown to them , you can leverage the same genetics to give you a better understanding of how your health is a product of what you eat , as well as the lifestyle you lead to improve the quality of your life .
That is exactly what DnaNudge is all about .
It is a fascinating technology that enables individuals to stay ahead of their health by giving their bodies exactly what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for persons facing , to ensure that only healthy foods are consumed throughout .
For everything to work out right , you will have to supply DnaNudge with a sample of your DNA .
There are two ways through which you can give out your sample .
Either visit the company headquarters in Covent Garden , London , or apply for a home test kit via mail .
The first option does not sit well with most people , but if you happen to visit the store , a special purpose-built machine is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your .
The process takes approximately 40 minutes to establish your genetic code .
The code is fed into a small module that can be worn as a wrist band and prepared for use on a mobile app associated with the firm .
What DnaNudge does is that it uses the data points extracted from your DNA to examine whether you ’ re predisposed to heart disease , diabetes , or related conditions .
The app then notifies you where you need to be more cautious , as there are some aspects that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the risk of developing them later .
DnaNudge has been designed in an easy-to-understand manner , where foods that are likely to impact you negatively show up in a red color .
On the other hand , foods that your body can cope with are indicated in green .
When an amber color is shown , it means there is need to exercise caution .
The beauty of it is that all foods are analyzed at an individual level , meaning that there is zero chance of risky errors .
The wrist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracker , so the app is able to access your activity during the day , which affects what foods it bars or allows you to have .
DnaNudge is meant to transform , and even to save lives to some extent .
However , it should never be interpreted as a quick fix for weight loss .
What you should know is that the app does not require your age or weight to operate , as every single detail is based on your DNA .
Ideally , it is meant to make evaluations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choices of food you make .
The emphasis is on educating and advising users to consume foods that are safe for optimum health .
Eating for your genes , combined with healthy lifestyle choices can have far reaching positive effects , one of which is weight loss .
Disclaimer : Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice , diagnosis or treatment .
The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research continuously evolves , we do not guarantee the accuracy , completeness , or timeliness of any information presented on this website .

Most people attribute their body sizes and types to genetics, which makes sense to some degree. The same happens when they develop strange health conditions. Unbeknown to them, you can leverage the same genetics to give you a better understanding of how your health is a product of what you eat, as well as the lifestyle you lead to improve the quality of your life.
That is exactly what DnaNudge is all about. It is a fascinating technology that enables individuals to stay ahead of their health by giving their bodies exactly what they require. It offers valuable solutions for persons facing challenges of food shopping , to ensure that only healthy foods are consumed throughout.
How DnaNudge Works
For everything to work out right, you will have to supply DnaNudge with a sample of your DNA. There are two ways through which you can give out your sample. Either visit the company headquarters in Covent Garden, London, or apply for a home test kit via mail. The first option does not sit well with most people, but if you happen to visit the store, a special purpose-built machine is used to specifically analyze the aspects of your DNA affected by nutrition . The process takes approximately 40 minutes to establish your genetic code.
The code is fed into a small module that can be worn as a wrist band and prepared for use on a mobile app associated with the firm. What DnaNudge does is that it uses the data points extracted from your DNA to examine whether you’re predisposed to heart disease, diabetes, or related conditions. The app then notifies you where you need to be more cautious, as there are some aspects that are likely to exasperate existing conditions or increase the risk of developing them later.
DnaNudge has been designed in an easy-to-understand manner, where foods that are likely to impact you negatively show up in a red color. On the other hand, foods that your body can cope with are indicated in green. When an amber color is shown, it means there is need to exercise caution. The beauty of it is that all foods are analyzed at an individual level, meaning that there is zero chance of risky errors. The wrist band also doubles up as a fitness tracker, so the app is able to access your activity during the day, which affects what foods it bars or allows you to have.
Eating for your genes
DnaNudge is meant to transform, and even to save lives to some extent. However, it should never be interpreted as a quick fix for weight loss. What you should know is that the app does not require your age or weight to operate, as every single detail is based on your DNA. Ideally, it is meant to make evaluations based on your daily activities and the choices of food you make. The emphasis is on educating and advising users to consume foods that are safe for optimum health. Eating for your genes, combined with healthy lifestyle choices can have far reaching positive effects, one of which is weight loss.
Disclaimer: Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. As health and nutrition research continuously evolves, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented on this website.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-11--The Messiah Is Here- Parts 1 and 2

The Messiah Is Here- Parts 1 and 2

Editor 's Note : When pondering this pandemic , many questions come to mind .
Many of these questions , for me at least , begin with the word “ why ” ?
The last question I tend to ask is “ What can we do ?
The following videos have some answers , and I have felt very empowered by them .
Most of us have no way to have a conversation with those in high places , such as those who are deciding our fates day by day .
The second video provides a way for us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
I have tried it , and I feel less helpless after doing so .
I urge you to try it .
In part 1 ( below ) of a series about sovereign living , Karma Singh explains how to use the power of your heart : In part 2 ( below ) of a series about sovereign living , Karma Singh explains how you can stop what “ they ” are trying to do to you : Robert O ’ Leary , JD BARA , has had an abiding interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early 1970 ’ s & he has seen how they have made people go from lacking health to vibrant health .
He became an attorney , singer-songwriter , martial artist & father along the way and brings that experience to his practice as a BioAcoustic Soundhealth Practitioner , under the tutelage of the award-winning founder of BioAcoustic Biology , Sharry Edwards , whose Institute of BioAcoustic Biology has now been serving clients for 30 years with a non-invasive & safe integrative modality that supports the body ’ s ability to self-heal using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings this modality to serve clients in Greater Springfield , Massachusetts and New England ( USA ) & “ virtually ” the world .
He can also be reached at romayasoundhealthandbeauty @ gmail .

By Karma Singh | Harmony Energy Consultants
Editor's Note: When pondering this pandemic, many questions come to mind. Many of these questions, for me at least, begin with the word “why”? The last question I tend to ask is “What can we do? The following videos have some answers, and I have felt very empowered by them. Most of us have no way to have a conversation with those in high places, such as those who are deciding our fates day by day. The second video provides a way for us to communicate with these people in a quantum way. I have tried it, and I feel less helpless after doing so. I urge you to try it.
In part 1 (below) of a series about sovereign living, Karma Singh explains how to use the power of your heart:
In part 2 (below) of a series about sovereign living, Karma Singh explains how you can stop what “they” are trying to do to you: