consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Probiotics May Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

CAFO chicken appears to be the worst , in terms of upsetting your gut microbiome with residual antibiotics , and have been linked to the rapid rise in drug-resistant urinary tract infections Fecal samples reveal agricultural antibiotics fed to chickens and cows have the ability to adversely impact your gut microbiome when these foods are consumed People who consume probiotics on a regular basis tend to have lower blood pressure than those who do not consume probiotics Metabolites produced by certain gut microbes have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis , heart attack , stroke and early death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factors , having low metabolite counts appear to protect against clot-related events .
Probiotics help lower these metabolites Recent research shows beneficial gut bacteria , known as probiotics , help lower blood pressure and can reduce your risk of both heart attacks and stroke In addition to playing a key role in your immune function , your gut health has been shown to be a powerful variable of epigenetics , a cutting-edge field of medicine highlighting the role your lifestyle plays with respect to genetic expression .
One 2016 study1 concluded that metabolites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cells throughout your body , and in this way actually dictate the expression of your genes .
In other words , your gut bacteria largely determine which genes are switched on and which are switched off .
Overall , mounting scientific evidence suggest a large component of “ healthy nutrition ” centers on nourishing the health-promoting bacteria in your gut .
Doing so facilitates just about everything from managing your weight and optimizing your mental health to lowering your chances of developing chronic disease such as diabetes,2,3,4 heart disease and even cancer.5,6,7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research shows beneficial gut bacteria , known as probiotics , help lower blood pressure and can reduce your risk of both heart attacks and stroke .
Most recently , research8 published in the journal Atherosclerosis found that patients with inexplicably high amounts of arterial plaque , based on their age and risk factors for atherosclerosis , had higher levels of trimethylamine N-oxide ( TMAO ) , p-cresyl sulfate , p-cresyl glucuronide and phenylacetylglutamine — metabolites produced by certain gut microbes — whereas those with unexpectedly low amounts of plaque , despite having traditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these metabolic products .
According to the authors , these differences could not be explained by renal function or poor diet .
There was , however , a difference in gut microbiome between the groups .
Their findings strongly support the idea that your gut microbiome plays an important role in your risk for atherosclerosis , and that by repopulating your gut flora with beneficial bacteria might offer significant protection against heart attacks , stroke and death .
Related Article : 6 Surprising Facts About Microbes in Your Gut and How Probiotics Alleviate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high levels of TMAO are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke , as well as premature death among those with stable coronary artery disease .
In one analysis,9 high blood levels of TMAO increased the risk of dying from any cause fourfold in the next five years .
As explained by the Cleveland Heart Lab:10 “ When people ingest certain nutrients , such as choline ( abundant in red meat , egg yolks and dairy products ) and L-carnitine ( found in red meat as well as some energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bacteria that break it down produce a compound called trimethylamine ( TMA ) .
The liver then converts TMA into … TMAO .
The trouble with TMAO is that data show high levels contribute to a heightened risk for clot-related events … even after researchers take into account the presence of conventional risk factors and markers of inflammation that might skew the results … In general , consuming a diverse diet rich in plant foods and fiber may be helpful .
When Cleveland Clinic researchers fed mice a diet rich in TMAO producing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DMB capable of minimizing TMAO produced from their gut microbiota .
In fact , when DMB was added to their drinking water , they found TMAO levels and the formation of arterial plaques both declined .
DMB may be found naturally in many Mediterranean diet foods , including red wine and extra-virgin olive oil .
Such an eating pattern may turn out to be key to cultivating a healthy human gut microbiome — one that will fend off myriad illnesses , including heart disease … ” The study authors were quick to note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diet to minimize TMAO formation would be a bad idea,11 considering these foods also have important health benefits .
However , measuring blood levels of TMAO could potentially be a powerful predictive tool for assessing cardiovascular risks , in addition to other measurements such as glucose and triglycerides .
Other recent findings suggest regularly consuming probiotics can help relieve hypertension ( high blood pressure ) , which is yet another risk factor12 for heart attack and stroke .
One previous analysis13 of nine studies that scrutinized associations between probiotics and blood pressure found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular basis ( in the form of yogurt , kefir or supplements , for example ) tended to have lower blood pressure than those who did not consume probiotics .
On average , their systolic blood pressure ( the top number in a reading ) was 3.6 millimeters of mercury ( mm Hg ) lower and their diastolic blood pressure ( the bottom number ) was 2.4 mm Hg lower .
The most significant benefit appeared to be among those whose blood pressure was higher than 130/85 , and probiotics that contained a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a greater degree than those containing just one type of bacteria .
Another animal study14 published last year found the probiotic lactobacillus marinus effectively prevents salt-sensitive hypertension by modulating TH17 cells .
( Other research has found high salt intake inhibits lactobacillus marinus , thereby contributing to hypertension . )
According to the authors : “ In line with these findings , a moderate high-salt challenge in a pilot study in humans reduced intestinal survival of lactobacillus spp.
, increased TH17 cells and increased blood pressure .
Our results connect high salt intake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target to counteract salt-sensitive conditions.
” Findings presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology conference found similar effects on blood pressure using kefir , specifically .
Here , rats were divided into three groups .
The first group , consisting of hypertensive rats , received kefir on a regular basis for nine weeks .
The second group , which was also hypertensive , did not receive kefir .
The third control group had normal blood pressure and were given regular chow .
After nine weeks , blood and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the animals ’ microbiome .
Blood pressure was also measured , and neural changes in the hypothalamus , which plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure , were analyzed .
Compared to groups two and three , the treatment group that received kefir had : • Improved balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut • Lower levels of endotoxins ( byproducts of bacterial disintegration that contribute to inflammation ) • Lower levels of inflammation in the central nervous system According to the authors , “ Our data suggests that kefir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during hypertension.
” In other words , signals sent from the gut to the brain influence blood pressure , and by improving the gut microbiome , blood pressure was normalized naturally .
While it ’ s generally not recommended to avoid all meat , dairy and egg products for fear of TMAO formation , it ’ s important to recognize that there ’ s a vast difference between factory farmed versions of these foods and organic or biodynamically raised ones .
Importantly , in addition to being lower in important nutrients , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that agricultural antibiotics fed to chickens15 and cows have the ability to adversely impact your gut microbiome when these foods are consumed.16 This , I believe , is a major reason for buying organically grown , grass fed meats , eggs and dairy products and avoiding those from concentrated animal feeding operations ( CAFOs ) .
This finding is part of a much larger project called the American Gut ; an ongoing global analysis of gut bacteria in more than 11,300 people to date .
It ’ s still ongoing , so if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more about your microbiome , you can still join in .
For more information , see “ American Gut — One of the Most Important Health Projects of the 21st Century.
” As reported by Medicine Net:17 “ Several observations have already been made .
For example , those who eat more than 30 types of plant-based foods per week have more diverse microbiomes than those who eat 10 or fewer types of plants .
The volunteers who ate more than 30 plants a week also had fewer drug-resistant genes in their gut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fewer plants .
It 's unclear exactly why this is the case .
Researchers speculate that people who eat fewer fruits and vegetables may , in turn , be eating more meat from antibiotic-treated animals or processed foods with antibiotics added as a preservative .
This could help antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive in the digestive tract .
Antibiotic use also affects the types of bacteria found in the gut : People who reported taking these medications within the past month had less bacterial diversity in their gut than those who didn't.
” CAFO Chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be the worst , in terms of upsetting your gut microbiome with residual antibiotics .
Most recently , Chinese researchers report18,19 having isolated colistin-resistant Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) in randomly selected chickens raised in Chinese CAFO farms .
Colistin is an antibiotic of last resort .
The E. coli also frequently carried multiple resistance genes .
In fact , it ’ s the first time both mcr-1 and mcr-3 genes have been found together on a single plasmid ( a genetic element capable of transferring genetic material from one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different species ) , and their coexistence “ may pose a huge threat to public health , ” Hongning Wang , Ph.D. , professor of animal disease prevention and food safety at Sichuan University said .
Mcr-1 alone is bad enough .
This gene mutation makes bacteria resistant to our most powerful antibiotics , and its rate of transfer is exceptionally high .
Mcr-3 makes the rate of transfer even greater , as it contains “ insertion sequences ” that encourage their integration into other plasmids , thereby speeding up the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colistin resistance genes were discovered just three years ago,20,21,22 but already five different ones have been identified , plus variants , and have been detected not only in E. coli , but also in klebsiella pneumoniae , enterobacteriaceae and aeromonads .
As noted by Wang , “ It is time to let the public understand the serious consequences of the abuse of antibiotics .
If the last line of antibiotics is breached by bacteria , we will find ourselves in the post-antibiotic era.
” In a 2017 interview , public health journalist Maryn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with routine antibiotic administration in CAFOs:23 “ When we give animals antibiotics , those antibiotics , for the most part , are given in their food and water .
So , they go into the animal 's guts .
They make some of those bacteria [ in the gut ] resistant … That bacteria contaminates [ the animal 's ] meat .
We eat the meat .
And then we develop the foodborne illnesses that … happen to be antibiotic-resistant … Sometimes those [ antibiotic-resistant ] bacteria get out of our digestive systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urinary systems , and then it feels just like a regular UTI [ urinary tract infection ] .
So , a woman goes to her doctor and says , ‘ I have a urinary tract infection.
’ And the doctor will give her one of those standard sets of antibiotics that are prescribed by medicine , and nothing happens .
In other words , the antibiotic does n't work because the infection is resistant .
Indeed , an estimated 10 percent of the 8 million UTIs occurring in American women each year are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predominantly CAFO chicken meat.24 For years now , scientists have warned that infectious disease could potentially spread through the food supply , and when it comes to UTIs , DNA matching overwhelmingly supports this hypothesis .
In other words , many UTIs are caused by zoonosis , meaning animal to human disease transfer.25,26,27 As early as 2005 papers were published showing drug-resistant E. coli strains from supermarket meat matched strains found in human E. coli infections,28 including UTIs29 ( 85 percent of which are caused by E. coli ) .
For all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antibiotics unless absolutely necessary , and avoid all meats ( and other animal products ) raised with antibiotics .
Improve Your Gut Flora With Probiotics , Prebiotics and Sporebiotics To nourish your gut microbiome , thereby protecting yourself against chronic diseases , including heart disease , be sure to eat plenty of traditionally fermented and cultured foods , along with prebiotics .
Prebiotics are found primarily in fiber-rich foods , which is perfect because your good gut bacteria thrive on indigestible fiber .
Inulin is one type of water-soluble fiber found in asparagus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps nourish your beneficial gut bacteria .
As for probiotic supplementation , spore-based probiotics or sporebiotics , may be particularly advantageous .
Sporebiotics are part of a group of derivatives of the microbe called bacillus .
This genus has hundreds of subspecies , the most important of which is Bacillus subtilis .
Essentially , sporebiotics consist of the cell wall of bacillus spores , and they are a primary tool to boost your immune tolerance .
Because sporebiotics do not contain any live Bacillus strains , only its spores — the protective shell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that DNA — they are unaffected by antibiotics .
Antibiotics indiscriminately kill your gut bacteria , both good and bad , which is why secondary infections and lowered immune function are common side effects of taking antibiotics .
As noted earlier , chronic low-dose exposure to antibiotics through your food also takes a toll on your gut microbiome , which can result in chronic ill health and increased risk of drug resistance .
Since they ’ re not destroyed by antibiotics , sporebiotics can more effectively help re-establish your gut microbiome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Own Probiotics : DIY , Super Easy Gut Health In the video above , Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt , founder of the Klinghardt Academy , discusses sporebiotics , which he has used clinically for the treatment of food intolerances , ALS , autism , Lyme disease , multiple sclerosis , Parkinson ’ s disease and more .
Whatever approach you take — eliminating sugars , adding prebiotic foods , eating fermented foods , taking probiotics or sporebiotics , or all of the above — I encourage you to begin optimizing your gut .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help your body resist disease and positively affect your health and well-being .

CAFO chicken appears to be the worst, in terms of upsetting your gut microbiome with residual antibiotics, and have been linked to the rapid rise in drug-resistant urinary tract infections
Fecal samples reveal agricultural antibiotics fed to chickens and cows have the ability to adversely impact your gut microbiome when these foods are consumed
People who consume probiotics on a regular basis tend to have lower blood pressure than those who do not consume probiotics
Metabolites produced by certain gut microbes have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke and early death. Even among those with traditional risk factors, having low metabolite counts appear to protect against clot-related events. Probiotics help lower these metabolites
Recent research shows beneficial gut bacteria, known as probiotics, help lower blood pressure and can reduce your risk of both heart attacks and stroke
By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
In addition to playing a key role in your immune function, your gut health has been shown to be a powerful variable of epigenetics, a cutting-edge field of medicine highlighting the role your lifestyle plays with respect to genetic expression.
One 2016 study1 concluded that metabolites produced by your gut bacteria chemically communicate with cells throughout your body, and in this way actually dictate the expression of your genes. In other words, your gut bacteria largely determine which genes are switched on and which are switched off.
Overall, mounting scientific evidence suggest a large component of “healthy nutrition” centers on nourishing the health-promoting bacteria in your gut. Doing so facilitates just about everything from managing your weight and optimizing your mental health to lowering your chances of developing chronic disease such as diabetes,2,3,4 heart disease and even cancer.5,6,7 With regard to heart disease, recent research shows beneficial gut bacteria, known as probiotics, help lower blood pressure and can reduce your risk of both heart attacks and stroke.
Probiotics May Lower Heart Disease Risk
Most recently, research8 published in the journal Atherosclerosis found that patients with inexplicably high amounts of arterial plaque, based on their age and risk factors for atherosclerosis, had higher levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), p-cresyl sulfate, p-cresyl glucuronide and phenylacetylglutamine — metabolites produced by certain gut microbes — whereas those with unexpectedly low amounts of plaque, despite having traditional risk factors, had lower levels of these metabolic products.
According to the authors, these differences could not be explained by renal function or poor diet. There was, however, a difference in gut microbiome between the groups. Their findings strongly support the idea that your gut microbiome plays an important role in your risk for atherosclerosis, and that by repopulating your gut flora with beneficial bacteria might offer significant protection against heart attacks, stroke and death.
Related Article: 6 Surprising Facts About Microbes in Your Gut and How Probiotics Alleviate Stress and Anxiety
High TMAO Is a Potent Predictor of Early Death
Previous studies have shown high levels of TMAO are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, as well as premature death among those with stable coronary artery disease. In one analysis,9 high blood levels of TMAO increased the risk of dying from any cause fourfold in the next five years. As explained by the Cleveland Heart Lab:10
“When people ingest certain nutrients, such as choline (abundant in red meat, egg yolks and dairy products) and L-carnitine (found in red meat as well as some energy drinks and supplements), the gut bacteria that break it down produce a compound called trimethylamine (TMA).
The liver then converts TMA into … TMAO. The trouble with TMAO is that data show high levels contribute to a heightened risk for clot-related events … even after researchers take into account the presence of conventional risk factors and markers of inflammation that might skew the results …
In general, consuming a diverse diet rich in plant foods and fiber may be helpful. When Cleveland Clinic researchers fed mice a diet rich in TMAO producing nutrients, they identified a compound called DMB capable of minimizing TMAO produced from their gut microbiota.
In fact, when DMB was added to their drinking water, they found TMAO levels and the formation of arterial plaques both declined. DMB may be found naturally in many Mediterranean diet foods, including red wine and extra-virgin olive oil. Such an eating pattern may turn out to be key to cultivating a healthy human gut microbiome — one that will fend off myriad illnesses, including heart disease …”
The study authors were quick to note that eliminating entire food groups from your diet to minimize TMAO formation would be a bad idea,11 considering these foods also have important health benefits. However, measuring blood levels of TMAO could potentially be a powerful predictive tool for assessing cardiovascular risks, in addition to other measurements such as glucose and triglycerides.
Probiotics Help Normalize Blood Pressure
Other recent findings suggest regularly consuming probiotics can help relieve hypertension (high blood pressure), which is yet another risk factor12 for heart attack and stroke. One previous analysis13 of nine studies that scrutinized associations between probiotics and blood pressure found that people who consume probiotics on a regular basis (in the form of yogurt, kefir or supplements, for example) tended to have lower blood pressure than those who did not consume probiotics.
On average, their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a reading) was 3.6 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) lower and their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) was 2.4 mm Hg lower. The most significant benefit appeared to be among those whose blood pressure was higher than 130/85, and probiotics that contained a variety of bacteria lowered blood pressure to a greater degree than those containing just one type of bacteria.
Another animal study14 published last year found the probiotic lactobacillus marinus effectively prevents salt-sensitive hypertension by modulating TH17 cells. (Other research has found high salt intake inhibits lactobacillus marinus, thereby contributing to hypertension.) According to the authors:
“In line with these findings, a moderate high-salt challenge in a pilot study in humans reduced intestinal survival of lactobacillus spp., increased TH17 cells and increased blood pressure. Our results connect high salt intake to the gut–immune axis and highlight the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target to counteract salt-sensitive conditions.”
Antihypertensive Effects of Kefir Confirmed
Findings presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology conference found similar effects on blood pressure using kefir, specifically. Here, rats were divided into three groups. The first group, consisting of hypertensive rats, received kefir on a regular basis for nine weeks. The second group, which was also hypertensive, did not receive kefir. The third control group had normal blood pressure and were given regular chow.
After nine weeks, blood and stool samples were analyzed to evaluate changes to the animals’ microbiome. Blood pressure was also measured, and neural changes in the hypothalamus, which plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure, were analyzed. Compared to groups two and three, the treatment group that received kefir had:
Lower blood pressure
Improved balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut
Improved intestinal structure with decreased intestinal permeability
Lower levels of endotoxins (byproducts of bacterial disintegration that contribute to inflammation)
Lower levels of inflammation in the central nervous system
According to the authors, “Our data suggests that kefir antihypertensive-associated mechanisms involve gut microbiota-brain axis communication during hypertension.” In other words, signals sent from the gut to the brain influence blood pressure, and by improving the gut microbiome, blood pressure was normalized naturally.
Factory Farmed Meat Helps Drug-Resistant Bacteria Thrive in Your Digestive Tract
While it’s generally not recommended to avoid all meat, dairy and egg products for fear of TMAO formation, it’s important to recognize that there’s a vast difference between factory farmed versions of these foods and organic or biodynamically raised ones. Importantly, in addition to being lower in important nutrients, by studying fecal samples, researchers have found that agricultural antibiotics fed to chickens15 and cows have the ability to adversely impact your gut microbiome when these foods are consumed.16
This, I believe, is a major reason for buying organically grown, grass fed meats, eggs and dairy products and avoiding those from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This finding is part of a much larger project called the American Gut; an ongoing global analysis of gut bacteria in more than 11,300 people to date.
It’s still ongoing, so if you’re interested in finding out more about your microbiome, you can still join in. For more information, see “American Gut — One of the Most Important Health Projects of the 21st Century.” As reported by Medicine Net:17
“Several observations have already been made. For example, those who eat more than 30 types of plant-based foods per week have more diverse microbiomes than those who eat 10 or fewer types of plants. The volunteers who ate more than 30 plants a week also had fewer drug-resistant genes in their gut microbiomes than people who ate 10 or fewer plants. It's unclear exactly why this is the case.
Researchers speculate that people who eat fewer fruits and vegetables may, in turn, be eating more meat from antibiotic-treated animals or processed foods with antibiotics added as a preservative. This could help antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive in the digestive tract. Antibiotic use also affects the types of bacteria found in the gut: People who reported taking these medications within the past month had less bacterial diversity in their gut than those who didn't.”
CAFO Chicken May Be the Worst Offender
CAFO chicken appears to be the worst, in terms of upsetting your gut microbiome with residual antibiotics. Most recently, Chinese researchers report18,19 having isolated colistin-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) in randomly selected chickens raised in Chinese CAFO farms. Colistin is an antibiotic of last resort. The E. coli also frequently carried multiple resistance genes.
In fact, it’s the first time both mcr-1 and mcr-3 genes have been found together on a single plasmid (a genetic element capable of transferring genetic material from one bacterium to another, sometimes even between different species), and their coexistence “may pose a huge threat to public health,” Hongning Wang, Ph.D., professor of animal disease prevention and food safety at Sichuan University said.
Mcr-1 alone is bad enough. This gene mutation makes bacteria resistant to our most powerful antibiotics, and its rate of transfer is exceptionally high. Mcr-3 makes the rate of transfer even greater, as it contains “insertion sequences” that encourage their integration into other plasmids, thereby speeding up the spread of resistance genes even more.
The mcr colistin resistance genes were discovered just three years ago,20,21,22 but already five different ones have been identified, plus variants, and have been detected not only in E. coli, but also in klebsiella pneumoniae, enterobacteriaceae and aeromonads. As noted by Wang, “It is time to let the public understand the serious consequences of the abuse of antibiotics. If the last line of antibiotics is breached by bacteria, we will find ourselves in the post-antibiotic era.”
Contaminated Chicken Implicated in Drug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections
In a 2017 interview, public health journalist Maryn McKenna explained the crux of the problem with routine antibiotic administration in CAFOs:23
“When we give animals antibiotics, those antibiotics, for the most part, are given in their food and water. So, they go into the animal's guts. They make some of those bacteria [in the gut] resistant … That bacteria contaminates [the animal's] meat. We eat the meat. And then we develop the foodborne illnesses that … happen to be antibiotic-resistant …
Sometimes those [antibiotic-resistant] bacteria get out of our digestive systems and travel the short distance to our urinary systems, and then it feels just like a regular UTI [urinary tract infection]. So, a woman goes to her doctor and says, ‘I have a urinary tract infection.’ And the doctor will give her one of those standard sets of antibiotics that are prescribed by medicine, and nothing happens. In other words, the antibiotic doesn't work because the infection is resistant.
Indeed, an estimated 10 percent of the 8 million UTIs occurring in American women each year are thought to be caused by food, predominantly CAFO chicken meat.24 For years now, scientists have warned that infectious disease could potentially spread through the food supply, and when it comes to UTIs, DNA matching overwhelmingly supports this hypothesis. In other words, many UTIs are caused by zoonosis, meaning animal to human disease transfer.25,26,27
As early as 2005 papers were published showing drug-resistant E. coli strains from supermarket meat matched strains found in human E. coli infections,28 including UTIs29 (85 percent of which are caused by E. coli). For all of these reasons, I strongly recommend avoiding antibiotics unless absolutely necessary, and avoid all meats (and other animal products) raised with antibiotics.
Improve Your Gut Flora With Probiotics, Prebiotics and Sporebiotics
To nourish your gut microbiome, thereby protecting yourself against chronic diseases, including heart disease, be sure to eat plenty of traditionally fermented and cultured foods, along with prebiotics. Prebiotics are found primarily in fiber-rich foods, which is perfect because your good gut bacteria thrive on indigestible fiber. Inulin is one type of water-soluble fiber found in asparagus, garlic, leeks and onions that helps nourish your beneficial gut bacteria.
As for probiotic supplementation, spore-based probiotics or sporebiotics, may be particularly advantageous. Sporebiotics are part of a group of derivatives of the microbe called bacillus. This genus has hundreds of subspecies, the most important of which is Bacillus subtilis.
Essentially, sporebiotics consist of the cell wall of bacillus spores, and they are a primary tool to boost your immune tolerance. Because sporebiotics do not contain any live Bacillus strains, only its spores — the protective shell around the DNA and the working mechanism of that DNA — they are unaffected by antibiotics.
Antibiotics indiscriminately kill your gut bacteria, both good and bad, which is why secondary infections and lowered immune function are common side effects of taking antibiotics. As noted earlier, chronic low-dose exposure to antibiotics through your food also takes a toll on your gut microbiome, which can result in chronic ill health and increased risk of drug resistance. Since they’re not destroyed by antibiotics, sporebiotics can more effectively help re-establish your gut microbiome.
Related Article: How To Make Your Own Probiotics: DIY, Super Easy Gut Health
In the video above, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, founder of the Klinghardt Academy, discusses sporebiotics, which he has used clinically for the treatment of food intolerances, ALS, autism, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and more.
Whatever approach you take — eliminating sugars, adding prebiotic foods, eating fermented foods, taking probiotics or sporebiotics, or all of the above — I encourage you to begin optimizing your gut. A healthy gut will boost your immunity, help your body resist disease and positively affect your health and well-being.
Read more great articles at mercola.com


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Master Shi Heng Yi: 5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery | TEDxVitosha

Meet Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi in his serene talk about self-discovery .
Learn why rainfall is an essential part of each flowering .
And every small step – part of the journey to the highest peak .
The hindrances along the way to self-discovery and personal growth are easy to overcome .
Learn how from his talk .
For more than 30 years , Master Shi Heng Yi has been studying and practicing the interaction between mind and body .
His strength is the ability to smoothly combine this knowledge with physical exercises and to practice Martial art –Kung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an academic background but he prefers to live at Shaolin Temple Europe , Monastery located in Otterberg , Germany .
Since 2010 he has been taking care of the settlement and he personifies the sustainable development and spreading the Shaolin culture and philosophy .
As a contemporary monk , Master Yi holds a smartphone in the folds of his clothes as he sees no contradiction between living together with ancient knowledge and high technology .
“ The universal law of being successful and happy at the same time means finding the balance ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for flying – yes , he really can do it !
He only needs a stick and a little space .
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Meet Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi in his serene talk about self-discovery. Learn why rainfall is an essential part of each flowering. And every small step – part of the journey to the highest peak. The hindrances along the way to self-discovery and personal growth are easy to overcome. Learn how from his talk.
For more than 30 years, Master Shi Heng Yi has been studying and practicing the interaction between mind and body. His strength is the ability to smoothly combine this knowledge with physical exercises and to practice Martial art –Kung Fu and Qi Gong. He has an academic background but he prefers to live at Shaolin Temple Europe, Monastery located in Otterberg, Germany.
Since 2010 he has been taking care of the settlement and he personifies the sustainable development and spreading the Shaolin culture and philosophy. As a contemporary monk, Master Yi holds a smartphone in the folds of his clothes as he sees no contradiction between living together with ancient knowledge and high technology. “The universal law of being successful and happy at the same time means finding the balance”, says master Yi.
And as for flying – yes, he really can do it! He only needs a stick and a little space.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Stunning Drone Footage Shows 64 THOUSAND Green Turtles Swimming Around Great Barrier Reef

( TMU ) – Researchers in Australia have captured stunning aerial footage of thousands of green turtles gathering on the Great Barrier Reef at the height of the nesting season .
Every year , masses of the creatures make their way to the largest green turtle rookery in the world at Raine Island , a coral cay rich in vegetation that lies about 385 miles ( 620 km . )
northwest of Cairns in Queensland , Australia .
estimates that some 64,000 female green turtles migrate thousands of kilometers every year to lay their eggs at the island .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Queensland Government ’ s Department of Environment and Science ( DES ) , could be one of the biggest turtle swarms ever observed .
The majestic green turtle is widely distributed across the world ’ s tropical and subtropical waters and gets its name from the verdant deep green color of its cartilage and fat .
The green turtle is one of the largest and the only herbivorous marine turtle and thrives in the Reef due to its protected shores near the coast and around islands , according to conservationist group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of green turtles seen in the video footage , the creature is considered endangered due to the threat of hunting , overharvesting of eggs , the degradation of marine habitats , and their loss of beach-nesting sites .
They also are frequently trapped by fishing boats .
“ Marine turtles have roamed the world ’ s oceans for more than 100 million years , and are an integral part of our tropical coastal ecosystems , ” wrote on its website .
“ It ’ s taken humans just 200 years to tip the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mariners are now considered endangered or vulnerable.
” Despite their wide geographical distribution , only a few large nesting populations still exist , and Raine Island in the northern Great Barrier Reef is the largest among them .
However , scientists remain concerned that they are not reproducing at the expected rate primarily due to inhospitable terrain causing them to fall from cliffs or get trapped in the heat , as well as suffering flooding in their nests .
“ We sort of became aware that although there are these massive aggregations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so well , ” Dr. Andrew Dunstan of the DES told .
The researchers have been intervening to assist the green turtle population while also tracking them .
They found that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ( UAVs ) or drones had the best capabilities in terms of documenting the ancient mariners .
Researchers initially tried to pain the turtles ’ shells with a white stripe of non-toxic paint , but they found that drones were far easier and more accurate when it came to tracking the sea creatures .
“ Trying to accurately count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small boat in rough weather was difficult .
Using a drone is easier , safer , much more accurate , and the data can be immediately and permanently stored , ” said in a statement .
The use of the drones showed that the 64,000 green turtles that swarmed to the island were a much a higher number than they had ever guessed – forcing them to revise their historic population estimates .
“ We were underestimating that a lot .
We ’ re finding 1.73 times as many turtles with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly compare with the observer counts , ” Dunstan added .

By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – Researchers in Australia have captured stunning aerial footage of thousands of green turtles gathering on the Great Barrier Reef at the height of the nesting season.
Every year, masses of the creatures make their way to the largest green turtle rookery in the world at Raine Island, a coral cay rich in vegetation that lies about 385 miles (620 km.) northwest of Cairns in Queensland, Australia.
Australian Geographic estimates that some 64,000 female green turtles migrate thousands of kilometers every year to lay their eggs at the island.
The latest footage, captured using a drone by the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science (DES), could be one of the biggest turtle swarms ever observed.
Drone footage shows the largest remaining breeding ground for green turtles in the world. The video revealed up to 64,000 turtles swimming around Australia's Great Barrier Reef during nesting season. https://t.co/wVqw0ZFjur pic.twitter.com/kTQwXAQIbZ — CNN (@CNN) June 9, 2020
The majestic green turtle is widely distributed across the world’s tropical and subtropical waters and gets its name from the verdant deep green color of its cartilage and fat. The green turtle is one of the largest and the only herbivorous marine turtle and thrives in the Reef due to its protected shores near the coast and around islands, according to conservationist group WWF-Australia.
However, despite the massive number of green turtles seen in the video footage, the creature is considered endangered due to the threat of hunting, overharvesting of eggs, the degradation of marine habitats, and their loss of beach-nesting sites. They also are frequently trapped by fishing boats.
“Marine turtles have roamed the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years, and are an integral part of our tropical coastal ecosystems,” WWF-Australia wrote on its website. “It’s taken humans just 200 years to tip the scales against their survival and these ancient mariners are now considered endangered or vulnerable.”
Despite their wide geographical distribution, only a few large nesting populations still exist, and Raine Island in the northern Great Barrier Reef is the largest among them.
However, scientists remain concerned that they are not reproducing at the expected rate primarily due to inhospitable terrain causing them to fall from cliffs or get trapped in the heat, as well as suffering flooding in their nests.
“We sort of became aware that although there are these massive aggregations, the actual reproduction isn’t working so well,” Dr. Andrew Dunstan of the DES told CNN.
The researchers have been intervening to assist the green turtle population while also tracking them. They found that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones had the best capabilities in terms of documenting the ancient mariners.
Researchers initially tried to pain the turtles’ shells with a white stripe of non-toxic paint, but they found that drones were far easier and more accurate when it came to tracking the sea creatures.
“Trying to accurately count thousands of painted and unpainted turtles from a small boat in rough weather was difficult. Using a drone is easier, safer, much more accurate, and the data can be immediately and permanently stored,” said in a statement.
Watch: researchers caught drone footage of 64,000 green turtles making their way to nest on the beaches of Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef 🐢🐢🐢 pic.twitter.com/rBi53jqQCG — World Wildlife Day (@WildlifeDay) June 9, 2020
The use of the drones showed that the 64,000 green turtles that swarmed to the island were a much a higher number than they had ever guessed – forcing them to revise their historic population estimates.
“We were underestimating that a lot. We’re finding 1.73 times as many turtles with the drone and as we do when we directly compare with the observer counts,” Dunstan added.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Four “Mysterious Signals” Captured From Outer Space

A team of scientists headed by Shivani Bhandari , an astronomer with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization ( CSIRO ) , Australia ’ s federal agency responsible for scientific research , has made a breakthrough discovery by pinpointing the precise location of four fast radio bursts ( FRBs ) .
FRBs are very mysterious bursts of radio waves coming from somewhere in the universe .
The average pulse ranges for a few milliseconds , caused by high-energy sources , which are not entirely understood .
Bhandari ’ s new research , published on June 1 in , reveals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forming new stars .
They said FRBs originated not from the center of galaxies , but rather from the outer edges .
Bhandari ’ s team found exact locations for FRB 180924 , FRB 181112 , FRB 190102 , and FRB 190608 by using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder ( ASKAP ) radio telescope in Western Australia .
Co-author of the study , CSIRO Professor Elaine Sadler said FRBs could not have come from a superluminous stellar explosion or cosmic strings .
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell , an astrophysicist from Northern Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Positioning the sources of fast radio bursts is a huge technical achievement and moves the field on enormously .
We may not yet be clear exactly what is going on , but now , at last , options are being ruled out .
This is a highly significant paper , thoroughly researched , and well written , ” said Burnell .
According to another paper ( dated February 3 ) by a team of astrophysicists in Canada , a “ mystery radio signal ” was recorded as repeating based on a clearly discernible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16.35-day periodicity in a repeating FRB source is an important clue to the nature of this object , ” the team said .
A summary of some of the key findings are as follows : Both findings suggest astronomers are one step closer to understanding the source of these mysterious radio signals coming from deep within the universe .
Could this mean we ’ re not alone ?
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By Tyler Durden | Zero Hedge
A team of scientists headed by Shivani Bhandari, an astronomer with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia’s federal agency responsible for scientific research, has made a breakthrough discovery by pinpointing the precise location of four fast radio bursts (FRBs).
FRBs are very mysterious bursts of radio waves coming from somewhere in the universe. The average pulse ranges for a few milliseconds, caused by high-energy sources, which are not entirely understood.
Bhandari’s new research, published on June 1 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, reveals that four FRBs came from massive galaxies forming new stars. They said FRBs originated not from the center of galaxies, but rather from the outer edges.
“These precisely localized fast radio bursts came from the outskirts of their home galaxies, removing the possibility that they have anything to do with supermassive black holes,” said Bhandari.
Bhandari’s team found exact locations for FRB 180924, FRB 181112, FRB 190102, and FRB 190608 by using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope in Western Australia.
Bhandari said, “This first detailed study of the galaxies that host fast radio bursts rules out several of the more extreme theories put forward to explain their origins, getting us closer to knowing their true nature.”
Co-author of the study, CSIRO Professor Elaine Sadler said FRBs could not have come from a superluminous stellar explosion or cosmic strings.
“Models such as mergers of compact objects like white dwarfs or neutron stars, or flares from magnetars created by such mergers, are still looking good,” Sadler said.
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, an astrophysicist from Northern Ireland who co-discovered FRBs, said:
“Positioning the sources of fast radio bursts is a huge technical achievement and moves the field on enormously. We may not yet be clear exactly what is going on, but now, at last, options are being ruled out. This is a highly significant paper, thoroughly researched, and well written,” said Burnell.
According to another paper (dated February 3) by a team of astrophysicists in Canada, a “mystery radio signal” was recorded as repeating based on a clearly discernible pattern. “The discovery of a 16.35-day periodicity in a repeating FRB source is an important clue to the nature of this object,” the team said. A summary of some of the key findings are as follows:
“Between September 16, 2018 and October 30, 2019, detected a pattern in bursts occurring every 16.35 days. Over the course of four days, the signal would release a burst or two each hour. Then, it would go silent for another 12 days.
“…The signal is a known repeating fast radio burst, FRB 180916.J0158+65. Last year, the CHIME/FRB collaboration detected the sources of eight new repeating fast radio bursts, including this signal. The repeating signal was traced to a massive spiral galaxy around 500 million light-years away.”
Both findings suggest astronomers are one step closer to understanding the source of these mysterious radio signals coming from deep within the universe. Could this mean we’re not alone?


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Morning Inspiration: How To Defeat the Reaper (Motivational Video)

The reaper will come for all of us so we should be living our life to the fullest of our @ @ @ @ @ live fully .
“ Pretending that we 're satisfied where we are .
Pretending that @ @ @ @ @ we do n't have any special goals or ambitions or desires when really deep down @ @ @ @ @ want more.
” “ Most people go through life quietly and safely tip-toeing towards an @ @ @ @ @ got to live what 's in you .
Life is just too short and unpredictable.
@ @ @ @ @ age 21 and do n't get buried until 65.
” Les Brown Tags : `` @ @ @ @ @ to defeat the reaper , how to live a full life , how to live @ @ @ @ @ live longer , living a fulfilled life

Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
The reaper will come for all of us so we should be living our life to the fullest of our potential. Live well and live fully.
“Pretending that we're satisfied where we are. Pretending that everything is ok. Pretending that we don't have any special goals or ambitions or desires when really deep down inside, we do really want more.”
“Most people go through life quietly and safely tip-toeing towards an early grave. You've got to live what's in you. Life is just too short and unpredictable.”
“People die at age 21 and don't get buried until 65.” Les Brown
Watch and be motivated!!


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Tips On How To Find The Right Lawyer For Your Case

After you have been injured in an accident that someone else caused , then one of the first things that you will need to focus on after getting your medical needs addressed is finding a lawyer who is willing and able to take your case .
This process can actually be more complicated than you initially think , partly because of the hassle of finding an attorney who is actually available to take your case , but more so because you then need to vet the available lawyers to find the attorney who is a good fit for your needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to find an available lawyer who covers your specific kind of case , then look no further than 1800injured.care for a robust referral network that will connect you with ease .
Once you connect with an available attorney , you will be able to speak with them in order to determine whether or not they are the right lawyer for you .
The following are some top tips on finding the right lawyer for you so that you don ’ t second-guess your legal representation halfway through the process of fighting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth is one of the most effective and trustworthy ways to learn about services and products , since you have a firsthand recommendation .
Ask your friends and family if they have ever worked with a personal injury attorney in your area that they would recommend , and reach out to them .
This is a great use of personal social media , where you can put out a question to a wide audience .
Many lawyers offer free initial consultations with potential clients , which is a great way for you AND @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a good fit working together .
During your consultation , you will be able to talk about your case , your concerns , and get specific answers from an experienced attorney .
Not only do these answers provide you with better clarity about their approach , but they can also help to alleviate stress about the unknowns in your situation .
Remember that this is an interview meant to help you get your life back on track after a serious accident , and that the attorney who represents your case is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your behalf .
Ask questions about the attorney ’ s success record with cases like your own , how long they have been practicing , and more .
If there are any reviews on Google My Business , Yelp , or other public rating platforms that concern you , don ’ t be shy to ask the lawyer about their side of the story .
Look At Their Past Wins A history of successful cases is a good indication that you will be working with an experienced , aggressive , and winning attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a good indication that you may want to continue your search to find an attorney who has a better success rate .
Remember that you are hiring a lawyer to improve your chances of getting a settlement that actually covers the damages that you have suffered ; if you are working with an attorney who only complicates things , then you are that much further from getting the money you deserve , or may be ruining your chances entirely .

After you have been injured in an accident that someone else caused, then one of the first things that you will need to focus on after getting your medical needs addressed is finding a lawyer who is willing and able to take your case. This process can actually be more complicated than you initially think, partly because of the hassle of finding an attorney who is actually available to take your case, but more so because you then need to vet the available lawyers to find the attorney who is a good fit for your needs.
If you want to learn about how to find an available lawyer who covers your specific kind of case, then look no further than 1800injured.care for a robust referral network that will connect you with ease. Once you connect with an available attorney, you will be able to speak with them in order to determine whether or not they are the right lawyer for you. The following are some top tips on finding the right lawyer for you so that you don’t second-guess your legal representation halfway through the process of fighting for the money you deserve.
Ask Your Personal Network
Word of mouth is one of the most effective and trustworthy ways to learn about services and products, since you have a firsthand recommendation. Ask your friends and family if they have ever worked with a personal injury attorney in your area that they would recommend, and reach out to them. This is a great use of personal social media, where you can put out a question to a wide audience.
Take Advantage of Initial Consultations
Many lawyers offer free initial consultations with potential clients, which is a great way for you AND for the lawyer to decide if you will be a good fit working together. During your consultation, you will be able to talk about your case, your concerns, and get specific answers from an experienced attorney. Not only do these answers provide you with better clarity about their approach, but they can also help to alleviate stress about the unknowns in your situation.
Ask Difficult Questions
Remember that this is an interview meant to help you get your life back on track after a serious accident, and that the attorney who represents your case is going to be the one fighting on your behalf. Ask questions about the attorney’s success record with cases like your own, how long they have been practicing, and more. If there are any reviews on Google My Business, Yelp, or other public rating platforms that concern you, don’t be shy to ask the lawyer about their side of the story.
Look At Their Past Wins
A history of successful cases is a good indication that you will be working with an experienced, aggressive, and winning attorney. Likewise, a losing record could be a good indication that you may want to continue your search to find an attorney who has a better success rate. Remember that you are hiring a lawyer to improve your chances of getting a settlement that actually covers the damages that you have suffered; if you are working with an attorney who only complicates things, then you are that much further from getting the money you deserve, or may be ruining your chances entirely.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--10 Key Types of Business Documents Your Business Must Have

When you 're a budding business owner , it seems like there are always a hundred and one different things to do and keep track of .
Failing to complete any one of these tasks could result in significant setbacks to your business .
Getting the right paperwork in order is one such task .
If you want to ensure that your business 's operations run smoothly , then it 's incredibly important that you know the types of business documents that you 'll need to have on hand .
In this article , we 'll take a look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to have on hand .
The first document that your company needs is a business plan .
This document is foundational to the successful operations of any company and should be drawn up before you even register the company .
Several different elements comprise a business plan .
The first one to keep in mind is your mission statement .
A mission statement succinctly states your business 's purpose and how it provides value to customers .
The next thing that you 'll need is a company description .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how your company accomplishes its mission by providing a certain product or service to its customers .
Next up is the organizational structure .
Are you running a solo business ?
Are there others involved ?
Make sure that all of your initial employees and leadership are detailed in an org chart .
This will ensure that no one is confused regarding what the chain of command looks like at your company .
Last but certainly not least , do n't forget to do a market analysis .
The market analysis section of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the size of your market , estimated penetration rate , and evaluations of all competitors .
The operating agreement is crucial for any company that has several owners .
If you incorporated your business as an LLC with other partners , then you 're going to have to set a legal precedent for how decisions will be made in your company .
What happens when two leaders in your company are at odds regarding what strategy they think should be taken with the firm ?
Who gets to make the final call ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like these so that when those important decisions come up , your business does n't stall .
The W-4 form is one of the most important business documents .
This is a document that employees submit regarding their employment status and any tax withholdings that should be deducted from their paycheck .
Make sure that you make filing the W-4 a part of your employee onboarding process .
Otherwise , when you try to do payroll , you 'll find yourself in a frenzy trying to get employee information together to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ document that details what happens in every one of your business transactions .
Think of it as a contract .
It should describe the product or service required and the limitations of that scope .
It should also describe the price , how payment was made , and the like .
If a customer ever raises a dispute about not receiving a quality product or service , you can point them to this document to show that you have fulfilled your end of the bargain .
The three principal accounting statements are key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include your income statement , balance statement , and cash flow statement .
The income statement is exactly what it sounds like .
It details all of the expenses and revenues realized by your business in the given time period .
The balance statement shows the company 's financial situation at a given point in time .
It balances the company 's assets and liabilities .
Last but not least , the cash flow statement describes how accounts receivable and accounts payable are operating .
It gives you an idea of how cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business .
If your business has a virtual component to it , then you must have strict cybersecurity protocols in place .
For one , this document will reassure your customers that you will do everything it takes to keep their data safe .
For another , you may be required by law in certain countries to have these protocols in place .
When you get audited , you can have this document as evidence of your adherence to regulations .
Employment letters should stipulate a few things .
First and foremost , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structure .
But it should also include the employee 's responsibilities so that you can point to hard evidence whenever an employee is failing to do their job correctly .
More and more countries are requiring that every website has a privacy policy so visitors know what is happening with their data .
Make sure you have one too .
Privacy policies do n't have to be very difficult to draw up .
You can use one of the many available online templates , or have an online service generate one for you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual world that we live in .
If you hold regular video conference meetings , the simple truth is that not everyone is always going to be able to attend .
By recording those meetings and transcribing the minutes , you can ensure that everyone involved is always able to stay abreast of what is going on at your company .
Last but not least , you need pay stubs to document how employees ( and yourself ) are paid at your business .
Your pay stubs will back you in pay disputes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maker can help you in creating and keeping your pay stubs in order .
Get These Types of Business Documents in Order There you have it .
Now that you know the various types of business documents that your company needs , there 's no excuse for you not to keep track of the necessary paperwork .
For more business advice , you 're in the right place !
Be sure to check out the rest of the articles on the website before you leave !

When you're a budding business owner, it seems like there are always a hundred and one different things to do and keep track of. Creating a well designed website for your small business is an essential part according to latest trend and online competition. Failing to complete any one of these tasks could result in significant setbacks to your business.
Getting the right paperwork in order is one such task. If you want to ensure that your business's operations run smoothly, then it's incredibly important that you know the types of business documents that you'll need to have on hand.
In this article, we'll take a look at the principal types of business documents that you need to have on hand.
1. Business Plan
The first document that your company needs is a business plan. This document is foundational to the successful operations of any company and should be drawn up before you even register the company.
Several different elements comprise a business plan. The first one to keep in mind is your mission statement. A mission statement succinctly states your business's purpose and how it provides value to customers.
The next thing that you'll need is a company description. This is where you get into the details of how your company accomplishes its mission by providing a certain product or service to its customers.
Next up is the organizational structure. Are you running a solo business? Are there others involved? Make sure that all of your initial employees and leadership are detailed in an org chart. This will ensure that no one is confused regarding what the chain of command looks like at your company.
Last but certainly not least, don't forget to do a market analysis. The market analysis section of your business plan should contain information regarding the size of your market, estimated penetration rate, and evaluations of all competitors.
2. Operating Agreement
The operating agreement is crucial for any company that has several owners. If you incorporated your business as an LLC with other partners, then you're going to have to set a legal precedent for how decisions will be made in your company.
What happens when two leaders in your company are at odds regarding what strategy they think should be taken with the firm? Who gets to make the final call?
Your operating agreement should answer tough questions like these so that when those important decisions come up, your business doesn't stall.
3. Employee W-4s
The W-4 form is one of the most important business documents. This is a document that employees submit regarding their employment status and any tax withholdings that should be deducted from their paycheck.
Make sure that you make filing the W-4 a part of your employee onboarding process. Otherwise, when you try to do payroll, you'll find yourself in a frenzy trying to get employee information together to make the necessary deductions.
4. Transaction Histories
Transaction history is a document that details what happens in every one of your business transactions. Think of it as a contract. It should describe the product or service required and the limitations of that scope.
It should also describe the price, how payment was made, and the like. If a customer ever raises a dispute about not receiving a quality product or service, you can point them to this document to show that you have fulfilled your end of the bargain.
5. Accounting Statements
The three principal accounting statements are key to a successful business. These documents include your income statement, balance statement, and cash flow statement.
The income statement is exactly what it sounds like. It details all of the expenses and revenues realized by your business in the given time period.
The balance statement shows the company's financial situation at a given point in time. It balances the company's assets and liabilities.
Last but not least, the cash flow statement describes how accounts receivable and accounts payable are operating. It gives you an idea of how cash is coming in and out of your business.
6. Security Protocols
If your business has a virtual component to it, then you must have strict cybersecurity protocols in place. For one, this document will reassure your customers that you will do everything it takes to keep their data safe.
For another, you may be required by law in certain countries to have these protocols in place. When you get audited, you can have this document as evidence of your adherence to regulations.
7. Employment Letters
Employment letters should stipulate a few things. First and foremost, it should detail the employee's compensation structure. But it should also include the employee's responsibilities so that you can point to hard evidence whenever an employee is failing to do their job correctly.
8. Privacy Policy
More and more countries are requiring that every website has a privacy policy so visitors know what is happening with their data. Make sure you have one too.
Privacy policies don't have to be very difficult to draw up. You can use one of the many available online templates, or have an online service generate one for you.
9. Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes are crucial in the virtual world that we live in. If you hold regular video conference meetings, the simple truth is that not everyone is always going to be able to attend.
By recording those meetings and transcribing the minutes, you can ensure that everyone involved is always able to stay abreast of what is going on at your company.
10. Pay Stubs
Last but not least, you need pay stubs to document how employees (and yourself) are paid at your business. Your pay stubs will back you in pay disputes with your employees.
A paycheck stub maker can help you in creating and keeping your pay stubs in order.
Get These Types of Business Documents in Order
There you have it. Now that you know the various types of business documents that your company needs, there's no excuse for you not to keep track of the necessary paperwork.
For more business advice, you're in the right place! Be sure to check out the rest of the articles on the website before you leave!


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Best Tax Saving Investments For 2020

Best Tax Saving Investments For 2020

Tax Saving Investments are the investments that are eligible for claiming tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs in a financial year under section 80C of Income Tax Act,1961 .
Along with the investments , there are several payments that are also allowed for claiming tax deductions by the investors .
The tax deduction of Rs.1.5 lacs in a financial year can include all the eligible Investments & Payments made by the investor but only to the extent of Rs.1.5 lacs .
If the total amount exceeds the maximum limit then tax deduction would only be eligible up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be taxable as per the income tax slab rate applicable to the investors .
What are the best tax-saving investments for 2020 ?
1 .
Post Office Saving Schemes : Post Office Saving Schemes are the savings schemes offered by the IndiaPost , a government-backed postal services organization .
The schemes offered by the IndiaPost is accessible to almost everyone in India due to its wide network of over 1.55 lac post office branches .
Some of the schemes offered by IndiaPost provides the taxation benefit to the depositor or investors by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs under section 80C of IT Act,1961 .
The tax saving schemes are : 2 .
Equity Linked Saving Schemes : or Tax-saving Mutual funds are the mutual funds ’ investments in which are eligible for claiming tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs under section 80c .
These schemes have the lowest lock-in period of 3 years among all investments eligible for tax savings .
Also , Investments in ELSS funds have the potential to provide the highest returns among all investment options due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ELSS funds carry high risk and therefore investments in these funds are suitable for investors who have high-risk appetite along with a long investment horizon so as to earn good returns on investment .
Investors can expect returns of around 12 % on investments made for long horizons .
3 .
Bank Fixed Deposit : These are the time deposits with the banks with a deposit tenure of 5 years .
Investments in Bank FDs are also one of the safest options because there is very low risk associated with deposits in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returns of 6-7 % p.a .
Investors can look into investing in any mix of the above investments as per their risk appetite & financial requirements to claim tax deductions .

Tax Saving Investments are the investments that are eligible for claiming tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs in a financial year under section 80C of Income Tax Act,1961. Along with the investments, there are several payments that are also allowed for claiming tax deductions by the investors.
The tax deduction of Rs.1.5 lacs in a financial year can include all the eligible Investments & Payments made by the investor but only to the extent of Rs.1.5 lacs. If the total amount exceeds the maximum limit then tax deduction would only be eligible up to the 1.5 lacs amount and the amount above will be taxable as per the income tax slab rate applicable to the investors.
What are the best tax-saving investments for 2020?
1. Post Office Saving Schemes: Post Office Saving Schemes are the savings schemes offered by the IndiaPost, a government-backed postal services organization. The schemes offered by the IndiaPost is accessible to almost everyone in India due to its wide network of over 1.55 lac post office branches.
Some of the schemes offered by IndiaPost provides the taxation benefit to the depositor or investors by the way of allowing them to claim tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs under section 80C of IT Act,1961. The tax saving schemes are:
National Savings Certificate (NSC)
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
Senior Citizens Saving Scheme (SCSS)
Post Office 5 Year Time Deposit
Public Provident Fund (PPF)
2. Equity Linked Saving Schemes: or Tax-saving Mutual funds are the mutual funds’ investments in which are eligible for claiming tax deductions of up to Rs.1.5 lacs under section 80c. These schemes have the lowest lock-in period of 3 years among all investments eligible for tax savings. Also, Investments in ELSS funds have the potential to provide the highest returns among all investment options due to the exposures in high rewarding equity stocks.
ELSS funds carry high risk and therefore investments in these funds are suitable for investors who have high-risk appetite along with a long investment horizon so as to earn good returns on investment.
Investors can expect returns of around 12% on investments made for long horizons.
3. Bank Fixed Deposit: These are the time deposits with the banks with a deposit tenure of 5 years. Investments in Bank FDs are also one of the safest options because there is very low risk associated with deposits in the banks.
The 5-Year Tax-saving FDs offer returns of 6-7%p.a.
Investors can look into investing in any mix of the above investments as per their risk appetite & financial requirements to claim tax deductions.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-10--Successful Future Is With Spotify Playlists!

Are you subscribed to Spotify ?
Are you a musician at the same time ?
If your answer to both these questions is “ yes ” then you will be interested to find out everything about curated playlist Spotify .
Why ?
Because playlists are crucial for music promotion , and playlists alone can generate you the majority of traffic .
Now we will find out why people use Spotify , its unique features and some special promotion opportunities made just for you , the creator .
At the moment you are reading this , you probably already have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s a great start !
Now you need to think about promotion of your music , because you never know , when your song will be heard by music producer or his agent .
And you are already familiar with what comes next .
Paparazzi , music concerts and much more .
So why people choose Spotify over other music streaming service ?
First – huge music library .
More than 60 million songs is not a joke .
That ’ s a huge amount , not every music service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Spotify does .
People like different music , and Spotify gives them diversity .
Second – cross platform listening .
Only on Spotify users can start listening on their smartphone and continue from the moment they stopped on their laptop .
All you need is internet access , and you can open doors to the enormous collection of music with Spotify .
And last , but not least – recommendation system and playlists .
These systems create unique playlists , which contain only the best songs available .
And it is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those playlists with thousands and millions of listeners and followers .
This is the best way to shout your name out loud and gain your well-deserved army of fans .
But how curated playlist Spotify is different ?
Approach .
That ’ s what differentiates curated playlist Spotify from machine-made .
Computer can ’ t feel what human feels , can ’ t choose the song based on emotions and life situation .
And that ’ s what makes human playlists so different and popular .
Yes , computer can combine songs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it surely can compile the list of the most popular songs , but humans can do so much more .
All popular playlists are either human-made or human curated .
And in such playlists , it is much easier to find great tracks .
So that is where your song belongs .
That is the exact place to boost popularity and creativity .
Only in the best playlists for the best results !

Are you subscribed to Spotify? Are you a musician at the same time? If your answer to both these questions is “yes” then you will be interested to find out everything about curated playlist Spotify. Why? Because playlists are crucial for music promotion, and playlists alone can generate you the majority of traffic. Now we will find out why people use Spotify, its unique features and some special promotion opportunities made just for you, the creator. At the moment you are reading this, you probably already have an account on Spotify and few uploaded songs. That’s a great start! Now you need to think about promotion of your music, because you never know, when your song will be heard by music producer or his agent. And you are already familiar with what comes next. Paparazzi, music concerts and much more.
So why people choose Spotify over other music streaming service? First – huge music library. More than 60 million songs is not a joke. That’s a huge amount, not every music service can provide such a variety of genres as Spotify does. People like different music, and Spotify gives them diversity. Second – cross platform listening. Only on Spotify users can start listening on their smartphone and continue from the moment they stopped on their laptop. All you need is internet access, and you can open doors to the enormous collection of music with Spotify. And last, but not least – recommendation system and playlists. These systems create unique playlists, which contain only the best songs available. And it is the best promotion opportunity for musician to get to those playlists with thousands and millions of listeners and followers. This is the best way to shout your name out loud and gain your well-deserved army of fans. But how curated playlist Spotify is different?
Approach. That’s what differentiates curated playlist Spotify from machine-made. Computer can’t feel what human feels, can’t choose the song based on emotions and life situation. And that’s what makes human playlists so different and popular. Yes, computer can combine songs, so they match nicely, and it surely can compile the list of the most popular songs, but humans can do so much more. All popular playlists are either human-made or human curated. And in such playlists, it is much easier to find great tracks. So that is where your song belongs. That is the exact place to boost popularity and creativity. Only in the best playlists for the best results!


consciouslifenews--2020-06-11--Listen to the ‘Calls Ringing Out in the Streets Across the World,’ Says George Floyd’s Brother in Em

Listen to the ‘Calls Ringing Out in the Streets Across the World,’ Says George Floyd’s Brother in Emotional Testimony Before Congress

Philonise Floyd , the younger brother of George Floyd , implored Congress in emotional testimony Wednesday to heed “ the calls ringing out in the streets across the world ” and take meaningful action against police brutality and racial injustice in the United States .
“ George called for help and he was ignored , ” Philonise said during a House Judiciary Committee hearing .
“ Please listen to the calls I 'm making to you now .
To the calls of our family… People of all backgrounds , genders and races have come together to demand change .
Honor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the necessary changes that make law enforcement the solution—and not the problem.
” Philonise 's testimony came just two weeks after George 's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers , which sparked a nationwide uprising against law enforcement brutality and galvanized demands for systemic changes to policing in the U.S. “ The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough , ” Philonise said .
“ The people elected you to speak for them , to make positive change .
George 's name means something .
You have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names mean something , too .
If his death ends up changing the world for the better , and I think it will , then he died as he lived .
It is on you to make sure his death is not in vain.
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By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams
Philonise Floyd, the younger brother of George Floyd, implored Congress in emotional testimony Wednesday to heed “the calls ringing out in the streets across the world” and take meaningful action against police brutality and racial injustice in the United States.
“George called for help and he was ignored,” Philonise said during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. “Please listen to the calls I'm making to you now. To the calls of our family… People of all backgrounds, genders and races have come together to demand change. Honor them, honor George, and make the necessary changes that make law enforcement the solution—and not the problem.”
Philonise's testimony came just two weeks after George's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, which sparked a nationwide uprising against law enforcement brutality and galvanized demands for systemic changes to policing in the U.S.
“The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough,” Philonise said. “The people elected you to speak for them, to make positive change. George's name means something. You have the opportunity here today to make your names mean something, too. If his death ends up changing the world for the better, and I think it will, then he died as he lived. It is on you to make sure his death is not in vain.”
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-11--Saagar Enjeti: Media, Public Health Officials SHOULD APOLOGIZE For Lockdown Hypocrisy After Protests

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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 & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ability to self-heal 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 .
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Robert O’Leary, JD BARA, has had an abiding 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 the body’s ability to self-heal 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.
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-11--How To Feel Safe In The World Post-COVID-19: EFT Demonstration With Julie Schiffman

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consciouslifenews--2020-06-11--6 Truths Every Young Adult Should Be Told

“ I may not have gone where I intended to go , but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
” ~ Douglas Adams I sometimes wonder how different my life would have been if I knew certain truths as a teenager .
I thought I knew it all back then ( it 's a teenage virus ) .
Here ’ s a list of things I wish I knew when I was a little know-it-all : How cool would it have been to know , back then , that your thoughts are prerequisite to actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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I thought I was a victim of fate and ‘ shit just happened ' .
It 's so great seeing young people of today actually using the Law of Attraction in their lives and seeing amazing results .
A new generation is certainly emerging .
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You Can Be Anything You Want to Be I grew up in an era where you needed good grades to get a good job that pays a good salary .
Yada , yada , yada .
I got a certificate in Interior Design @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I 've never used it to date .
My parents , God bless them , probably were only handing down precious information that they had learned from their parents .
I was told to get a steady job that pays the bills , and that there was no money to be made in being an artist or playing the guitar — I , luckily , trusted my gut instinct and have been rather successful at the two .
The sky is the limit with your dreams — go for it , guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
Life is all about choices — they are unavoidable and we make them constantly .
Some are great , some not so great .
The good news is , you never set yourself up with anything you can ’ t get yourself out of .
Always view things from a different perspective , a solution is just around the corner to any given problem if you are quiet enough to hear your innate wisdom .
Life doesn ’ t just randomly happen to you if you take responsibility for your choices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holding a grudge means extra baggage for you to slug around — it 's insanity .
This can even , in some cases , manifest as physical weight .
Learn to let it go !
And in doing so , you 'll be doing a great service .
To forgive literally means ‘ to release from a debt ' .
It does n't mean you forget what was done or that you have to have tea with the perpetrator every Sunday , it simply means you release it from your life and forgive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never have to see them again if that is your choice ) .
Read related article : How Letting Go of Grudges and Practicing Forgiveness Will Make You Happier You 're never going to have universal popularity , so just be yourself and balls to the rest .
Those who like you will stick around and those who do n't will leave — it 's actually a great deal .
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and their personal tastes — there is no ‘ one size fits all ' out there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Letting Go of Opinions That Taint Us I was told , in the younger years , not to ‘ listen ’ to people if they caused me pain but I didn ’ t truly get that when I felt insulted I was inadvertently agreeing with what was being said and I took it on as an agreement ( please read ‘ The Four Agreements ‘ by Don Miguel Ruiz ) .
Be cool with who you are .
Which leads into the next point… Don ’ t try to be who you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are after not carbon copies of everything else out there .
Do n't be afraid to shine your weird little light and show the world your uniqueness in whatever way excites you .
The world totally want your kick-ass vooma more than it wants another ‘ Ken ' or ‘ Barbie ' .
Read related article : Why Being Weird is Unusually Cool !
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“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”~Douglas Adams
I sometimes wonder how different my life would have been if I knew certain truths as a teenager.
I thought I knew it all back then (it's a teenage virus). Here’s a list of things I wish I actually knew when I was a little know-it-all:
1. Thoughts Create Things
How cool would it have been to know, back then, that your thoughts are prerequisite to actually manifesting whatever you want in your life!?! I thought I was a victim of fate and ‘shit just happened'. It's so great seeing young people of today actually using the Law of Attraction in their lives and seeing amazing results. A new generation is certainly emerging.
2. You Can Be Anything You Want to Be
I grew up in an era where you needed good grades to get a good job that pays a good salary. Yada, yada, yada. I got a certificate in Interior Design that took me 5 years to obtain and I've never used it to date.
My parents, God bless them, probably were only handing down precious information that they had learned from their parents. I was told to get a steady job that pays the bills, and that there was no money to be made in being an artist or playing the guitar — I, luckily, trusted my gut instinct and have been rather successful at the two.
The sky is the limit with your dreams — go for it, guns blazing into the setting sun shouting ‘Yeehaw!’.
3. Choices and Perspective
Life is all about choices — they are unavoidable and we make them constantly. Some are great, some not so great. The good news is, you never set yourself up with anything you can’t get yourself out of.
Always view things from a different perspective, a solution is just around the corner to any given problem if you are quiet enough to hear your innate wisdom. Life doesn’t just randomly happen to you if you take responsibility for your choices.
4. Forgive and Let Go
Holding a grudge means extra baggage for you to slug around — it's insanity. This can even, in some cases, manifest as physical weight. Learn to let it go! And in doing so, you'll be doing yourself a great service.
To forgive literally means ‘to release from a debt'. It doesn't mean you forget what was done or that you have to have tea with the perpetrator every Sunday, it simply means you release it from your life and forgive the ACTION of the person (you never have to see them again if that is your choice).
Read related article: How Letting Go of Grudges and Practicing Forgiveness Will Make You Happier
5. Don't Take Opinions Personally
You're never going to have universal popularity, so just be yourself and balls to the rest. Those who like you will stick around and those who don't will leave — it's actually a great deal.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and their personal tastes — there is no ‘one size fits all' out there. Read related article: 9 Truths About Letting Go of Opinions That Taint Us
I was told, in the younger years, not to ‘listen’ to people if they caused me pain but I didn’t truly get that when I felt insulted I was inadvertently agreeing with what was being said and I took it on as an agreement (please read ‘The Four Agreements ‘ by Don Miguel Ruiz).
Be cool with who you are. Which leads into the next point…
6. Conforming is For Woosies!
Don’t try to be who you are not — originals are what good people are after not carbon copies of everything else out there. Don't be afraid to shine your weird little light and show the world your uniqueness in whatever way excites you.
The world totally want your kick-ass vooma more than it wants another ‘Ken' or ‘Barbie'. Read related article: Why Being Weird is Unusually Cool!