consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--How I Found Meaning, Healing and Peace, During Chaos and Stress

Once upon a time , several years ago , I , Julie woke up .
You see I had been sleepwalking .
I didn ’ t even know I was sleepwalking until I woke .
Then my life took on a deeper meaning as I started digging to find the ME that I had lost .
It began serendipitously , I found something I desired as I was doing something else .
Yes , mysteriously .
What I found could not be held or even seen .
I had always known life was more than what we could see and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existence , experience .
This explained why many differing perspectives existed about the same subject matter .
However , I mined deeply through the wisdom of others via books or recordings .
Also through deep meditation when my life was chaotic and stressed .
I really didn ’ t know how to mediate , so I listened to recordings that taught me to be still , to breathe and to let go .
The More of Life In spite of the chaos and through deep inner explorations , I discovered a very peaceful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and walk more confidently even though most of my outward circumstances had not changed .
I lived all of my life as a Christian , attending church and serving .
It gave me joy to do so .
I was raised in a Christian home and society .
Yet , what I discovered took me beyond my Christian faith to a greater arena .
The arena of saints that went before us .
Those that seemed to be higher up , to have gained a status that was not attainable by ordinary people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to life .
And in this new day , the MORE was available to me as well .
It ’ s not that I left my Christian life .
The words of Jesus became richer , deeper .
“ The Kingdom of Heaven is within you ” took on a new meaning .
The Aramaic translation of His words took on soul work that lead me to know , as Him , not just in Him .
What did I really learn ?
That we are all One .
Jesus taught this with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just as I am , so are you.
” My faith , as a religious and spiritual experience changed .
I let go of the religion and fell deeper into the mystery of who I really was .
Along this time , I also began practicing non-judgment of others .
It was a plea , a prayer at first .
“ Please , my higher self , my unseen helpers , Jesus help me not to judge another or myself.
” This practice saved me many heartaches and is a continuing practice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ health improved .
The peace I felt within and then the balance that occurred within my body gave me new found strength and resilience .
One thing I know , is that we have the potential to become stronger , more peaceful and less judgmental in the coming days .
Less judgmental especially includes of our own self .
This storm , we and our entire world is experiencing , is a purging event .
What is really important ?
What can we know individually and as humanity ?
The Truth for All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within each of us .
Divinity is within every man , woman and child .
No exception .
You are a divine being .
You and I were created in the image of the creator .
As Jesus taught : Ask , seek and knock…the door will be opened and you will find .
When you ask to find your heart that is true , your desire will be met .
Ask to be filled with love and light .
Ask to know the truth of who you are .
Listen in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you can .
The Earth is our Mother and she gives us much love , compassion and encouragement .
May you find your true self , uncover your heart and be at peace my dear ones .
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 , grandmother , mother , sister , aunt , niece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
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Once upon a time, several years ago, I, Julie woke up. You see I had been sleepwalking. I didn’t even know I was sleepwalking until I woke. Then my life took on a deeper meaning as I started digging to find the ME that I had lost.
What I did
It began serendipitously, I found something I desired as I was doing something else. Yes, mysteriously. What I found could not be held or even seen. I had always known life was more than what we could see and we all lived on different planes of existence, experience. This explained why many differing perspectives existed about the same subject matter. However, I mined deeply through the wisdom of others via books or recordings. Also through deep meditation when my life was chaotic and stressed. I really didn’t know how to mediate, so I listened to recordings that taught me to be still, to breathe and to let go.
The More of Life
In spite of the chaos and through deep inner explorations, I discovered a very peaceful place. I was able to relax and walk more confidently even though most of my outward circumstances had not changed. I lived all of my life as a Christian, attending church and serving. It gave me joy to do so. I was raised in a Christian home and society. Yet, what I discovered took me beyond my Christian faith to a greater arena. The arena of saints that went before us. Those that seemed to be higher up, to have gained a status that was not attainable by ordinary people. Saints, that experienced the MORE to life. And in this new day, the MORE was available to me as well.
New Found Truth
It’s not that I left my Christian life. The words of Jesus became richer, deeper. “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you” took on a new meaning. The Aramaic translation of His words took on soul work that lead me to know, as Him, not just in Him. What did I really learn? That we are all One. Jesus taught this with every fiber of His being. “Just as I am, so are you.”
My Prayer
My faith, as a religious and spiritual experience changed. I let go of the religion and fell deeper into the mystery of who I really was. Along this time, I also began practicing non-judgment of others. It was a plea, a prayer at first. “Please, my higher self, my unseen helpers, Jesus help me not to judge another or myself.” This practice saved me many heartaches and is a continuing practice.
Results
Also, as a result, my health improved. The peace I felt within and then the balance that occurred within my body gave me new found strength and resilience.
One thing I know, is that we have the potential to become stronger, more peaceful and less judgmental in the coming days. Less judgmental especially includes of our own self. This storm, we and our entire world is experiencing, is a purging event. What is really important? What can we know individually and as humanity?
The Truth for All
There is much beauty to be mined within each of us. Divinity is within every man, woman and child. No exception. You are a divine being. You and I were created in the image of the creator.
How?
As Jesus taught: Ask, seek and knock…the door will be opened and you will find. When you ask to find your heart that is true, your desire will be met. Ask to be filled with love and light. Ask to know the truth of who you are. Listen in the quiet and touch the Earth as much as you can. The Earth is our Mother and she gives us much love, compassion and encouragement.
May you find your true self, uncover your heart and be at peace my dear ones.
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, 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--2020-03-30--The Moment Of Our Collective Awakening Has Arrived

Amidst all the fearful media coverage and chaos surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic lies a hidden truth that is just beginning to come to light : from a spiritual perspective the current health crisis is something of a collective blessing in disguise .
Let me explain .
While the world has been hit hard with both existential and economic catastrophes , something beautiful beneath the surface has emerged : Unity and compassion .
On the surface , it might appear that mounting death tolls ( particularly among the elderly and those with preexisting conditions ) and run-away unemployment has so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fallout .
However , what has not been adequately accounted for by the media is the fact that this ordeal has pulled us all closer together .
For the first time since possibly World War II , the whole of humanity has been forced to confront the painful truth that ignorance , intolerance , hate , and greed wind up producing terrible effects for all inhabitants on this glorious planet .
Admittedly , while there is nothing quite as horrific today as the NAZI Holocaust , Pearl Harbor or the dropping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has exposed societal injustices that have many re-questioning the values guiding humanity .
For example , in countries like America , the health crisis has made it crystal clear that the needs of living and breathing people should be placed before the profit of a wealthy few .
Basic social benefits that most industrialized nations enjoy like comprehensive paid sick leave and universal healthcare have long been absent in the United States .
This is due to the fact that the US Government has long prioritized the political and economic interests of corporations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gratefully , all this is starting to change .
In only one month ( since the outbreak of the virus in North America ) the number of ordinary Americans and politicians demanding the implementation of both programs has increased .
It now seems more likely than ever , that paid sick leave and universal healthcare will become permanent fixtures in the US system long after the crisis ends .
This is a positive move in the direction of a kinder and gentler society .
There is further evidence of our globe ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the crisis .
it has been widely reported that numerous retired doctors and nurses in the United States , Canada , and Europe have been coming out of retirement to courageously put their lives at risk in service of their fellow brethren .
Clearly , many medical professionals are taking their Hippocratic Oaths seriously !
Thank you to those brave souls .
In several US and Canadian cities such as Vancouver , BC , and Portland , Oregon , groups of private citizens have even begun organizing to provide healthcare and shelter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Portland ’ s Jupiter Hotel has even gotten in on the act of caring for this highly marginalized group by donating several of its rooms for the homeless to self-quarantine in .
Numerous reports have also begun to surface in both the mainstream and alternative presses , that donations to local food banks and pantries have seen substantial increases since the start of government-mandated shutdowns of businesses .
This is encouraging news that sparks a hope that we may soon shift from a mindset of “ consumer hoarding ” of essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we don ’ t need in this time of mass suffering .
As the pandemic continues to unfold , it is inevitable that further inspiring acts of love and kindness will be on display for us all to point to and say , “ see , there are signs that we are growing in our loving awareness.
” The Hindus have long believed that the entire Cosmos moves in a perpetual cycle between dark ages ( those defined by ego , discord , quarrel , and contention ) and ages of enlightenment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and faith in our divine nature of prevailing .
It is entirely possible that we are in the initial stages of a planetary shift in consciousness from such a dark age to one of enlightenment .
( The Hindu ’ s believe we are still in a dark age that they call the Kali Yuga-the approximate start and end date of this era is debated by Hindu scholars ) If this is so , the current health crisis is not some cruel twist of fate or a cosmic “ hiccup ” , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of our egotism and heartless complacency .
Despite the great and tragic loss of life left in its wake , COVID-19 may well become regarded as one of our light posts on the path of a collective awakening .
Perhaps , the age of enlightenment that Hindus allude to is just around the corner .
All we have to do is awaken enough to recognize the signs… .
Forrest Rivers is a lover of the Earth and author of the book : ( https : //www.amazon.com/Hippie-Revival-Collected-Writings/dp/1515396959 ) .
He lives in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free to reach out to Forrest through email : forrestrivers4 @ gmail.com or leave a message on his website : forrestrivers.com

By Forrest Rivers
Amidst all the fearful media coverage and chaos surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic lies a hidden truth that is just beginning to come to light: from a spiritual perspective the current health crisis is something of a collective blessing in disguise. Let me explain. While the world has been hit hard with both existential and economic catastrophes, something beautiful beneath the surface has emerged: Unity and compassion.
On the surface, it might appear that mounting death tolls (particularly among the elderly and those with preexisting conditions) and run-away unemployment has so far defined the narrative of this virus’s fallout. However, what has not been adequately accounted for by the media is the fact that this ordeal has pulled us all closer together. For the first time since possibly World War II, the whole of humanity has been forced to confront the painful truth that ignorance, intolerance, hate, and greed wind up producing terrible effects for all inhabitants on this glorious planet. Admittedly, while there is nothing quite as horrific today as the NAZI Holocaust, Pearl Harbor or the dropping of atomic bombs; the COVID-19 crisis has exposed societal injustices that have many re-questioning the values guiding humanity.
For example, in countries like America, the health crisis has made it crystal clear that the needs of living and breathing people should be placed before the profit of a wealthy few. Basic social benefits that most industrialized nations enjoy like comprehensive paid sick leave and universal healthcare have long been absent in the United States. This is due to the fact that the US Government has long prioritized the political and economic interests of corporations over the wellbeing of its own citizens.
Gratefully, all this is starting to change. In only one month (since the outbreak of the virus in North America) the number of ordinary Americans and politicians demanding the implementation of both programs has increased. It now seems more likely than ever, that paid sick leave and universal healthcare will become permanent fixtures in the US system long after the crisis ends. This is a positive move in the direction of a kinder and gentler society.
There is further evidence of our globe’s growing unity and compassion in response to the crisis. it has been widely reported that numerous retired doctors and nurses in the United States, Canada, and Europe have been coming out of retirement to courageously put their lives at risk in service of their fellow brethren. Clearly, many medical professionals are taking their Hippocratic Oaths seriously! Thank you to those brave souls.
In several US and Canadian cities such as Vancouver, BC, and Portland, Oregon, groups of private citizens have even begun organizing to provide healthcare and shelter to the homeless in response to the pandemic. Portland’s Jupiter Hotel has even gotten in on the act of caring for this highly marginalized group by donating several of its rooms for the homeless to self-quarantine in.
Numerous reports have also begun to surface in both the mainstream and alternative presses, that donations to local food banks and pantries have seen substantial increases since the start of government-mandated shutdowns of businesses. This is encouraging news that sparks a hope that we may soon shift from a mindset of “consumer hoarding” of essential foodstuffs and supplies to that of giving what we don’t need in this time of mass suffering.
As the pandemic continues to unfold, it is inevitable that further inspiring acts of love and kindness will be on display for us all to point to and say, “see, there are signs that we are growing in our loving awareness.”
The Hindus have long believed that the entire Cosmos moves in a perpetual cycle between dark ages (those defined by ego, discord, quarrel, and contention) and ages of enlightenment where spirit, unity, compassion, and faith in our divine nature of prevailing.
It is entirely possible that we are in the initial stages of a planetary shift in consciousness from such a dark age to one of enlightenment. (The Hindu’s believe we are still in a dark age that they call the Kali Yuga-the approximate start and end date of this era is debated by Hindu scholars)
If this is so, the current health crisis is not some cruel twist of fate or a cosmic “hiccup”, but it has karmically appeared to jolt us out of our egotism and heartless complacency. Despite the great and tragic loss of life left in its wake, COVID-19 may well become regarded as one of our light posts on the path of a collective awakening. Perhaps, the age of enlightenment that Hindus allude to is just around the corner. All we have to do is awaken enough to recognize the signs….
Author Bio:
Forrest Rivers is a lover of the Earth and author of the book: The Hippie Revival and Collected Writings (https://www.amazon.com/Hippie-Revival-Collected-Writings/dp/1515396959). He lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Feel free to reach out to Forrest through email: forrestrivers4@gmail.com or leave a message on his website: forrestrivers.com


consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--Nutrition and Natural Strategies Offer Hope Against COVID-19

In this interview , repeat guest Dr. Andrew Saul , editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service , reviews what we currently know about vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) for the prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus COVID-19 .
As noted by Saul , much of the information about vitamin C for the coronavirus is currently coming out of China .
Meanwhile , in the U.S. , a lot of nutritional advice is being censored and tagged as “ fake news.
” At the time of this interview , March 17 , 2020 , COVID-19 has triggered mass hysteria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Countries around the world , including the U.S. , are also quarantining , closing down borders , implementing curfews and generally recommending or enforcing isolation of the populace .
But this is all for the most part a preventive strategy .
Are people infected ?
Yes .
Are people dying ?
Yes .
But we 're talking about deaths in the thousands , not hundreds of thousands or millions , as in pandemics of the past ( think the 1918 flu pandemic , for example , which killed tens of millions around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours each day for the past few weeks reading articles and listening to podcasts about the pandemic , and what hardly is ever mentioned — other than a tiny blurb — is that a massive part of the equation is the need for testing .
Testing is the central core of a strategy aimed at flattening the curve , i.e.
, preventing or slowing the spread of the virus .
Why ?
Because testing would give you a more accurate account of how many are actually infected .
At present , mortality rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far more severe than they are .
We 're being told what the mortality rate is based only on confirmed or suspected cases .
When I interviewed Francis Boyle — whose background includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago , a Juris Doctor ( lawyer ) degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. in political science — he said the mortality rate could be as high as 17 % , whereas conventional estimates now say it 's between 2 % and 3 % .
I believe all of these are wrong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders of magnitude .
The reason I say this is because there are a limited number of tests and very few people have been tested .
Hundreds of millions of tests are needed to get a real idea of how many people are infected , which would then give us a better understanding of the mortality rate , meaning how many of those who get infected actually die .
At present , they 're only testing those who present symptoms , which automatically skews the mortality statistics , giving us a falsely elevated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ We may have a very large number of people … that are carrying the COVID-19 virus and having no symptoms whatsoever .
And I would argue that if they eat right and take their vitamins , that 's going to stop it from spreading.
” There is not even a micro doubt in my mind that , by the time everything is said and done , more people will have died from car accidents than will die from COVID-19 in the U.S. this year .
Natural Immunity Is Lifelong ; Artificial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media have presented a shockingly distorted view of this pandemic , creating unnecessary fear .
The entire world is now rapidly heading toward economic collapse , and the question is why seeing how the death toll does n't seem to warrant it .
More than likely , we 'll end up with a COVID-19 vaccine that will be added to the list of mandated annual inoculations .
The problem with that is that even if the vaccine works well , it will only confer limited immunity to a virus that 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is far more ideal .
As noted by Saul : The reason for why recovering from infection confers lifelong immunity while vaccination does not has to do with the fact that your immune system has two branches — the cellular ( T-cells ) and the humoral ( B-cells ) — and both need to be activated for long-term immunity to be secured .
When you get a vaccine , you only stimulate your humoral immunity , the B-cells .
The T-cells are not stimulated .
So , scary as it may sound , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection and have a strong immune system to defend against it so you wo n't even display any symptoms .
While COVID-19 is a very nasty virus that can do a lot of damage , most people , and I 'm thinking probably more than 98 % of infected people , will not die or suffer long-term damage from it .
With everything that 's currently happening , and media increasing readership and profits by blowing things out of proportion , it 's very easy , even rational , to be afraid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nervous system .
A simple technique that can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system , thus calming you down , is the Neuro-Emotional Technique 's First Aid Stress Tool , or NET FAST , demonstrated in the video above .
Firstaidstresstool.com also provides an excellent printable summary with visuals of the technique , which even a young child can do .
Here is a summary of the FAST procedure : • While thinking about an issue that is bothering you , place your right wrist , palm up , into your left hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand onto the area of your right wrist where you can feel your pulse .
• Place your open right hand on your forehead .
Gently breathe in and out several times while concentrating on feeling the issue that bothers you .
Saul offers another free and simple stress-reducing technique he learned from a Native American .
Simply go out , sit on the ground and lean against a pine tree .
For now , the only real defense against COVID-19 is your own immune system .
There 's no vaccine , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be cause for caution , as we 'd have no proof of effectiveness or safety .
“ Your immune system is infinitely adaptable .
This is how nature made us , ” Saul notes .
“ However , your immune system works better when it 's fed right.
” While changing your diet is a more long-term solution , a rapid-response strategy would be to use vitamin C. More recently , Dr. Paul Marik has shown a protocol of intravenous ( IV ) vitamin C with hydrocortisone and thiamine ( vitamin B1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with sepsis .
Since sepsis is one of the reasons people die from COVID-19 infection , Marik 's vitamin C protocol may go a long way toward saving people 's lives in this pandemic .
That protocol calls for 1,500 mg of ascorbic acid every six hours and appears radically effective .
However , I would recommend taking even higher doses using liposomal vitamin C if you 're taking it orally .
Liposomal vitamin C will allow you to take much higher dosages without getting loose stools .
You can take up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems and get really high blood levels , equivalent to or higher than intravenous vitamin C. I view that as an acute treatment , however .
I discourage people from taking mega doses of vitamin C on a regular basis if they 're not actually sick because it is essentially a drug — or at least it works like one .
Saul adds : The Chinese researchers are also using other traditional Chinese medicines in addition to vitamin C , as well as conventional treatments you would expect to be done for anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information , Saul suggests perusing the Shanghai government 's website using an online translator ( as the website is in Chinese ) .
You can find pertinent web links on the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service website , which has published 12 reports on various research findings in the past six weeks .
According to Saul , vitamin C at extremely high doses is an antiviral , it actually kills viruses , but to get that amount , you typically need an IV .
So , just how does it kill viruses ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the result of its anti-inflammatory activity .
Inflammation contributes to the massive cytokine cascade that can ultimately be lethal .
However , that 's not the whole story .
Saul explains : Personally , I do n't think this is the whole story , either , as vitamin C is a relatively weak electron donor .
I 'll be interviewing Levy about this shortly .
But , in my view , the top electron donor of the body is NADPH .
So , boosting your NAD+ and NADPH levels is really important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oxidase ( known as NOX ) .
You can learn more about this in “ Glycine Quells Oxidative Damage by Inhibiting NOX and Boosting NADPH.
” NOX is what the enzyme in your lysosomes inside your white blood cells use to generate chemicals that actually kill viruses and bacteria .
In the process , NADPH is being used up , so while inhibiting NOX is useful , increasing NADPH is key .
If you have a genetic disorder known as G6PD deficiency , it means the pathway your body uses to make NADPH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you have to be careful taking high-dose vitamin C. Another crucial nutrient that maybe even more important than vitamin C is vitamin D. The required dosage will vary from person to person here as well , and largely has to do with how much sun exposure you get on a regular basis .
I 've not taken oral vitamin D for over a decade , yet my level is right around 70 nanograms per milliliter , thanks to daily walks in the sun wearing nothing but a hat and shorts .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal dosage is to get tested and to take whatever dosage you need to maintain a vitamin D level between 60 ng/mL and 80 ng/mL year-round .
In the video above , pulmonologist Dr. Roger Seheult discusses the importance of vitamin D for the prevention of COVID-19 .
While there are no clinical trials investigating vitamin D for coronavirus specifically , there 's plenty of data showing it 's an important component in the prevention and treatment of influenza and upper respiratory tract infections .
As noted by Seheult , while vitamin D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect on the virus itself , it strengthens immune function , thus allowing the host body to combat the virus more effectively .
It also suppresses inflammatory processes .
Taken together , this might make vitamin D quite useful against COVID-19 .
As explained by Seheult , robust immune function is required for your body to combat the virus , but an overactivated immune system is also responsible for the cytokine storm we see in COVID-19 infection that can lead to death .
He goes on to cite research published in 2017 — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — which confirmed that vitamin D supplementation helps protect against acute respiratory infections .
Studies have also shown there 's an apparent association between low vitamin D levels and susceptibility to viral infections such as influenza .
In one GrassrootsHealth analysis , those with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL reduced their risk of colds by 15 % and flu by 41 % , compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL .
Magnesium is another important immune booster .
In addition to taking oral magnesium or eating lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to increase your magnesium level is to take Epsom salt ( magnesium sulfate ) baths .
Yet another little-known way to get magnesium is through molecular hydrogen tablets .
The tablets contain metallic magnesium and when you put them in water , they dissociate into ionic elemental magnesium and form molecular hydrogen gas ( which you then drink ) .
You can get about 80 mg of ionic elemental magnesium from each tablet , which is a considerable amount .
For comparison , taking 400 mg of an oral magnesium supplement might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their poor absorption .
Magnesium oxide has the lowest absorption rate at only 5 % or so , which is why Saul recommends avoiding this form of magnesium .
Chances are , you know zinc lozenges are recommended when you have a cold or sore throat .
Remarkably , prominent physicians have been paraded in the media saying it 's impossible to strengthen your immune system to beat this virus .
It 's hard to fathom this kind of ignorance still pervades our medical system — and that they can get away with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrary .
Aside from nutrients , if you own a sauna , now 's the time to put it to regular use .
By increasing your core body temperature , which is what happens when you have a fever , your body becomes more efficient at killing pathogens .
So , by taking a daily sauna , you can preventatively treat any lingering pathogens in your system .
That 's a very useful strategy and something I do pretty much every day I am home .
Saul agrees , saying : If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sauna , do your research , as many ( if not most ) emit very high electromagnetic fields ( EMFs ) .
Unfortunately , many advertised as low-EMF saunas still have high magnetic fields , which are just as bad .
I agree with Saul when he says “ We have to get the word out to people that prevention is working ; vitamin C is working and we have n't heard about it.
” For example , in Korea , where the death rate for the COVID-19 virus is below 1 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ C. So , part of your preventive measures is to educate yourself about simple measures you can take from the comfort of your own home .
Resources , where you can find more information , including Saul 's website , doctoryourself.com , which is free , non-commercial and peer-reviewed .
The article has been updated to reflect the spelling of Dr. Cheng 's name .

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If you own a sauna, now’s the time to put it to regular use. By increasing your core body temperature, which is what happens when you have a fever, your body becomes more efficient at killing pathogens
A Korean doctor who’s giving patients and hospital staff 100,000 IUs of vitamin D and 20 to 24 grams of vitamin C by IV reports virus-infected patients are getting well in a matter of days
The only real defense against COVID-19 is your own immune system, which works best when fed right. While changing your diet is a commonsense solution for the long term, a rapid-response strategy would be to use vitamin C
In this interview, repeat guest Dr. Andrew Saul, editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, reviews what we currently know about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for the prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus COVID-19.
As noted by Saul, much of the information about vitamin C for the coronavirus is currently coming out of China. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a lot of nutritional advice is being censored and tagged as “fake news.”
Mortality Rate Is Likely Vastly Overestimated
At the time of this interview, March 17, 2020, COVID-19 has triggered mass hysteria — in the United States at least. Countries around the world, including the U.S., are also quarantining, closing down borders, implementing curfews and generally recommending or enforcing isolation of the populace.
But this is all for the most part a preventive strategy. Are people infected? Yes. Are people dying? Yes. But we're talking about deaths in the thousands, not hundreds of thousands or millions, as in pandemics of the past (think the 1918 flu pandemic, for example, which killed tens of millions around the world).
I've spent hours each day for the past few weeks reading articles and listening to podcasts about the pandemic, and what hardly is ever mentioned — other than a tiny blurb — is that a massive part of the equation is the need for testing. Testing is the central core of a strategy aimed at flattening the curve, i.e., preventing or slowing the spread of the virus.
Why? Because testing would give you a more accurate account of how many are actually infected. At present, mortality rates simply aren't accurate and may appear far more severe than they are. We're being told what the mortality rate is based only on confirmed or suspected cases.
When I interviewed Francis Boyle — whose background includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, a Juris Doctor (lawyer) degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. in political science — he said the mortality rate could be as high as 17%, whereas conventional estimates now say it's between 2% and 3%.
I believe all of these are wrong, and probably wrong by two or three orders of magnitude. The reason I say this is because there are a limited number of tests and very few people have been tested.
Hundreds of millions of tests are needed to get a real idea of how many people are infected, which would then give us a better understanding of the mortality rate, meaning how many of those who get infected actually die. At present, they're only testing those who present symptoms, which automatically skews the mortality statistics, giving us a falsely elevated mortality rate.
As noted by Saul, “We may have a very large number of people … that are carrying the COVID-19 virus and having no symptoms whatsoever. And I would argue that if they eat right and take their vitamins, that's going to stop it from spreading.”
There is not even a micro doubt in my mind that, by the time everything is said and done, more people will have died from car accidents than will die from COVID-19 in the U.S. this year.
Natural Immunity Is Lifelong; Artificial Immunity Is Not
In my view, the media have presented a shockingly distorted view of this pandemic, creating unnecessary fear. The entire world is now rapidly heading toward economic collapse, and the question is why seeing how the death toll doesn't seem to warrant it.
More than likely, we'll end up with a COVID-19 vaccine that will be added to the list of mandated annual inoculations. The problem with that is that even if the vaccine works well, it will only confer limited immunity to a virus that's going to mutate anyway. Developing natural immunity is far more ideal. As noted by Saul:
“When you have natural exposure, whether you get sick or you don't, you have not only immunity to that [viral strain], but you have an applicable broad immunity to more viruses in general. There's nothing like being sick to keep you from getting sick, which sounds a little bit weird but that's the way the human body works.
When we were children we got measles, mumps, chicken pox — you name it, we got it. We were home for two weeks, we watched daytime TV, we went back to school and we have lifetime immunity …
The fact of the matter is that natural immunity really does protect you very well, and your own immune system is the only way you fight any virus. And, the way to make your immune system strong is not, unfortunately, by vaccinating or taking a drug.”
The reason for why recovering from infection confers lifelong immunity while vaccination does not has to do with the fact that your immune system has two branches — the cellular (T-cells) and the humoral (B-cells) — and both need to be activated for long-term immunity to be secured.
When you get a vaccine, you only stimulate your humoral immunity, the B-cells. The T-cells are not stimulated. So, scary as it may sound, the best thing is to get the infection and have a strong immune system to defend against it so you won't even display any symptoms.
While COVID-19 is a very nasty virus that can do a lot of damage, most people, and I'm thinking probably more than 98% of infected people, will not die or suffer long-term damage from it.
“I agree with that,” Saul says, “because we're automatically going to be exposed to it and a lot of people aren't going to show symptoms. Some people will have a light case; in fact quite a few people who get it will have a very light case … The danger is the escalation to SARS and pneumonia, and this is the biggest threat for immune-compromised people and the elderly. This is where we have the fatalities; this is the biggest concern.”
A Simple Technique to Quell Fear
With everything that's currently happening, and media increasing readership and profits by blowing things out of proportion, it's very easy, even rational, to be afraid and anxious, which will dysregulate your autonomic nervous system.
A simple technique that can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, thus calming you down, is the Neuro-Emotional Technique's First Aid Stress Tool, or NET FAST, demonstrated in the video above. Firstaidstresstool.com also provides an excellent printable summary with visuals of the technique,1 which even a young child can do. Here is a summary of the FAST procedure:
While thinking about an issue that is bothering you, place your right wrist, palm up, into your left hand. Place three fingers of your left hand onto the area of your right wrist where you can feel your pulse. Place your open right hand on your forehead. Gently breathe in and out several times while concentrating on feeling the issue that bothers you. Switch hands and repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Saul offers another free and simple stress-reducing technique he learned from a Native American. Simply go out, sit on the ground and lean against a pine tree.
Vitamin C Boosts Immunity and Reverses Viral Pneumonia
For now, the only real defense against COVID-19 is your own immune system. There's no vaccine, and even if one is fast-tracked, there would be cause for caution, as we'd have no proof of effectiveness or safety.
“Your immune system is infinitely adaptable. This is how nature made us,” Saul notes. “However, your immune system works better when it's fed right.” While changing your diet is a more long-term solution, a rapid-response strategy would be to use vitamin C.
“Vitamin C is going to strengthen your immune system. This is in every nutrition textbook ever written, so we start with that,” Saul says. “The RDA in the United States is about 90 milligrams; in Korea and China it's 100 mg; in the United Kingdom it's a miserable 40 mg a day and we are sometimes not even getting that.
Studies have shown that even 200 mg of vitamin C a day will reduce the death rate in elderly people with severe pneumonia by 80%. Studies have shown babies with pneumonia, when they get 200 milligrams of vitamin C — the adult equivalent of about 2,000 to 3,000 mg — they have an improvement in their oxygen levels in less than a day. The mortality goes down and the duration and severity of the illness is less.
Now, it is not coronavirus per se that actually kills people, it is the pneumonia and the SARS, the severe acute respiratory syndrome, that can follow it. Most people that get coronavirus will have a mild case; some will have the virus and not have any symptoms at all. We don't even know how many those people are because they have no symptoms.
Those who get COVID-19 that actually are sick are going to have the flu and it's going to be a nasty flu — it's going to be miserable. People will be sick for a week or two. The people at risk of dying tend to be the elderly and those that are immune-compromised.
The media sort of skirts around this but this is where we have to start because the fear is based on dying. And when we have even a small amount of vitamin C, our risk of dying — even in the most severe cases — goes down.
It is pneumonia and SARS that kills people and vitamin C has been known to be effective against viral pneumonia since the 1940s when Dr. Frederick Robert Klenner published a series of papers and was able to reverse viral pneumonia in 72 hours. Now, Klenner was a board-certified chest physician. He was a specialist and he published over 20 papers on this. The media has been silent on this therapy.”
On Vitamin C Dosing
More recently, Dr. Paul Marik has shown a protocol of intravenous (IV) vitamin C with hydrocortisone and thiamine (vitamin B1) dramatically improves survival rates in patients with sepsis. Since sepsis is one of the reasons people die from COVID-19 infection, Marik's vitamin C protocol may go a long way toward saving people's lives in this pandemic.
That protocol calls for 1,500 mg of ascorbic acid every six hours and appears radically effective. However, I would recommend taking even higher doses using liposomal vitamin C if you're taking it orally. Liposomal vitamin C will allow you to take much higher dosages without getting loose stools.
You can take up to 100 grams of liposomal vitamin C without problems and get really high blood levels, equivalent to or higher than intravenous vitamin C. I view that as an acute treatment, however.
I discourage people from taking mega doses of vitamin C on a regular basis if they're not actually sick because it is essentially a drug — or at least it works like one. Saul adds:
“What I suggest, and have for some 44 years of professional life, is to take enough vitamin C to be symptom free, and when you're well, that isn't very much. I knew one lady who would take 500 mg of vitamin C a day and she was just fine. [Another person] with multiple chemical sensitivity, she needed 35,000 mg a day. Any less and she wasn't fine …
And, while we're [on this topic], a nice little charitable uplifting note is that Dutch State Mines or DSM of the Netherlands has donated 50 tons of vitamin C to [the city of] Wuhan [in China] — 106 million vitamin C tablets. And in China they are running three studies on using high-dose vitamin C as therapy, focusing primarily on people in intensive care.
I'm in contact with Dr. Richard Cheng. Cheng is a Chinese American physician … He was in Shanghai for Chinese New Year visiting his family when all of this exploded.
So, Cheng has stayed in China and has been talking to hospitals and Chinese physicians who are showing tremendous interest in using vitamin C as prevention and cure. He's been so effective that the government of Shanghai has issued official recommendations that vitamin C should be used for treating COVID-19.
They are testing up to 24,000 mg a day by IV. Some of us think that's a little on the low side for people that are in the ICU. I would like to see 50,000 mg a day and there is a doctor … who has used 50,000 mg [on] quite a few people and we're getting more reports as we go.
The updates will be at my Facebook page, The MegaVitamin Man. As they come in I put them up there. We can't get this into the mainstream media quite yet, but it's probably going to break and possibly by the time this report airs, it'll be all over the U.S media. Editor's note: The New York Post, the fourth-largest newspaper2 in the U.S., broke this news March 24, 2020.3
I would like to see that, but real doctors are using vitamin C right now. They're also doing it in Korea. Right in the center of the outbreak in Korea we're in contact with a doctor who has a small hospital and he has given a single shot of vitamin D — a big shot of about 100,000 units to each patient and every staff member — and also about 20 to 24 grams (24,000 mg) of vitamin C by IV. And he's reporting that these people are getting well in a matter of days.”
Valuable Research Resources
The Chinese researchers are also using other traditional Chinese medicines in addition to vitamin C, as well as conventional treatments you would expect to be done for anyone having breathing issues or pneumonia.
For more information, Saul suggests perusing the Shanghai government's website using an online translator (as the website is in Chinese). You can find pertinent web links on the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service website,4 which has published 12 reports on various research findings in the past six weeks.
“We're constantly updating and we have references to the literature and also links to the studies in China, and the names of the doctors doing this. If you go to my website, doctoryourself.com, you can click over and sign up for a free subscription to the peer-reviewed, noncommercial Orthomolecular Medicine News Service …
We even have the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service releases on this available now in French and Italian … and German, and some are now available in Korean and Chinese and Japanese. It's also available in Spanish. So, this information is worldwide and it's been everywhere except on the United States television set,” Saul says.
High-Dose Vitamin C Kills Viruses
According to Saul, vitamin C at extremely high doses is an antiviral, it actually kills viruses, but to get that amount, you typically need an IV. So, just how does it kill viruses? Some believe vitamin C's antiviral potential is the result of its anti-inflammatory activity.
Inflammation contributes to the massive cytokine cascade that can ultimately be lethal. However, that's not the whole story. Saul explains:
“Dr. Robert Fulton Cathcart, a physician in California, is much more knowledgeable about this than I ever will be, so I always go to him. And Cathcart wrote in his papers — a number of which I have at doctoryourself.com so people can read them — [that] vitamin C is a non-rate-limited free radical scavenger …
He and Dr. Thomas E. Levy also emphasize … that vitamin C is donating electrons and reducing free radicals, and this is primarily what's going on. Now, there are exceptions to that. When vitamin C gets into a cancer cell, it actually acts as if it were a pro-oxidant and that's because of the Fenton reaction. Checked; it is.
And vitamin C will kill a cancer cell because cancer cells are different. They absorb vitamin C because it's very similar to glucose, it's almost the same size … With viruses, it's the same idea. Cathcart's view is that you simply push in vitamin C to provide the electrons to reduce the free radicals, and this is the way Cathcart and Levy look at vitamin C's function (at very high doses) as an antiviral.
At modest doses, normal supplemental doses … vitamin C strengthens the immune system because the white blood cells need it to work. White blood cells carry around in them a lot of vitamin C … So, vitamin C is very well-known to directly beef up the immune system through the white blood cells.”
Boosting NADPH Is Also Important
Personally, I don't think this is the whole story, either, as vitamin C is a relatively weak electron donor. I'll be interviewing Levy about this shortly. But, in my view, the top electron donor of the body is NADPH.
So, boosting your NAD+ and NADPH levels is really important for health, as is inhibiting NADH oxidase (known as NOX). You can learn more about this in “Glycine Quells Oxidative Damage by Inhibiting NOX and Boosting NADPH.”
NOX is what the enzyme in your lysosomes inside your white blood cells use to generate chemicals that actually kill viruses and bacteria. In the process, NADPH is being used up, so while inhibiting NOX is useful, increasing NADPH is key.
If you have a genetic disorder known as G6PD deficiency, it means the pathway your body uses to make NADPH is impaired and, in this case, you have to be careful taking high-dose vitamin C.
“At the Riordan Clinic, founded by Dr. Hugh Riordan, one of my mentors some years ago, they do screen for this,” Saul says.
“And the Riordan clinic has actually said in their protocol — which I have in its entirely as a free download at doctoryourself.com, that People who have G6PD [deficiency syndrome] can take some vitamin C, and they have had safe success at around 15,000 mg a day. Dr. Suzanne Humphries, a nephrologist and internist, has also said that for short periods of time it's not an issue.”
The Importance of Vitamin D
Another crucial nutrient that maybe even more important than vitamin C is vitamin D. The required dosage will vary from person to person here as well, and largely has to do with how much sun exposure you get on a regular basis.
I've not taken oral vitamin D for over a decade, yet my level is right around 70 nanograms per milliliter, thanks to daily walks in the sun wearing nothing but a hat and shorts. So, the best way to determine your personal dosage is to get tested and to take whatever dosage you need to maintain a vitamin D level between 60 ng/mL and 80 ng/mL year-round.
In the video above, pulmonologist Dr. Roger Seheult discusses the importance of vitamin D for the prevention of COVID-19. While there are no clinical trials investigating vitamin D for coronavirus specifically, there's plenty of data showing it's an important component in the prevention and treatment of influenza5 and upper respiratory tract infections.6
As noted by Seheult, while vitamin D does not appear to have a direct effect on the virus itself, it strengthens immune function, thus allowing the host body to combat the virus more effectively.7 It also suppresses inflammatory processes. Taken together, this might make vitamin D quite useful against COVID-19.
As explained by Seheult, robust immune function is required for your body to combat the virus, but an overactivated immune system is also responsible for the cytokine storm we see in COVID-19 infection that can lead to death.
“What we want is a smart immune system — an immune system that takes care of the virus but doesn't put us into an inflammatory condition that could put us on a ventilator,” Seheult says.
He goes on to cite research8 published in 2017 — a meta-analysis of 25 randomized controlled trials — which confirmed that vitamin D supplementation helps protect against acute respiratory infections.
Studies have also shown there's an apparent association between low vitamin D levels and susceptibility to viral infections such as influenza. In one GrassrootsHealth analysis,9 those with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL reduced their risk of colds by 15% and flu by 41%, compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL.
Magnesium Calms Nerves and Boosts Immune Function
Magnesium is another important immune booster. In addition to taking oral magnesium or eating lots of vegetables that contain it, another way to increase your magnesium level is to take Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) baths.
“This is a wonderful way to relax,” Saul says. “At the end of the day, have a nice hot Epsom salts bath. You do get absorption through the skin. Plus, it feels good, calms you down, it's inexpensive, and no one can tell you that you're going to overdose on Epsom salt [through bathing] … So, an Epsom salts bath is a very pleasant way to get some magnesium.”
Yet another little-known way to get magnesium is through molecular hydrogen tablets. The tablets contain metallic magnesium and when you put them in water, they dissociate into ionic elemental magnesium and form molecular hydrogen gas (which you then drink).
You can get about 80 mg of ionic elemental magnesium from each tablet, which is a considerable amount. For comparison, taking 400 mg of an oral magnesium supplement might only give you 40 mg due to their poor absorption. Magnesium oxide has the lowest absorption rate at only 5% or so, which is why Saul recommends avoiding this form of magnesium.
Zinc Lozenges to Treat Sore Throat and Colds
Chances are, you know zinc lozenges are recommended when you have a cold or sore throat.
“Just last night — again, this is the 17th of March — CBS Evening News in Chicago, Illinois, had a short segment on nutritional prevention of coronavirus, recommending you take vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc. So, we have finally, after seven weeks, gotten past the accusation of false information and fake news, and now it is on CBS.”
Remarkably, prominent physicians have been paraded in the media saying it's impossible to strengthen your immune system to beat this virus. It's hard to fathom this kind of ignorance still pervades our medical system — and that they can get away with criticizing people who offer proof to the contrary.
Simulating Fever Can Help Kill Viruses
Aside from nutrients, if you own a sauna, now's the time to put it to regular use. By increasing your core body temperature, which is what happens when you have a fever, your body becomes more efficient at killing pathogens.
So, by taking a daily sauna, you can preventatively treat any lingering pathogens in your system. That's a very useful strategy and something I do pretty much every day I am home. Saul agrees, saying:
“Nearly 100 years ago, Jethro Kloss, who wrote ‘Back to Eden,' one of the early health nut books, recommended artificial fevers. They would bundle people up and put them in a hot bath … because fever can be that beneficial.
Or you can do what the native Americans did and do … a sweat lodge, kind of the genuine American version of a sauna. Just one suggestion. When you pick the rocks that you're going to superheat, make sure they are all igneous rocks and not sedimentary rocks, because if they have the layered sediment, they will explode, and that is bad!
So, make sure you have volcanic rocks, igneous rocks … they glow a nice red. It takes a long time to get the glow going, but then it lasts a long time as well. And while they are heating, you can build the lodge. This is a group activity. You're going to need help to build the lodge.”
If you're in the market for an electric sauna, do your research, as many (if not most) emit very high electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Unfortunately, many advertised as low-EMF saunas still have high magnetic fields, which are just as bad.
More Information
I agree with Saul when he says “We have to get the word out to people that prevention is working; vitamin C is working and we haven't heard about it.” For example, in Korea, where the death rate for the COVID-19 virus is below 1%, they've disseminated information about vitamin C.
So, part of your preventive measures is to educate yourself about simple measures you can take from the comfort of your own home. Resources, where you can find more information, including Saul's website, doctoryourself.com, which is free, non-commercial and peer-reviewed.
“It's been up for 21 years now,” Saul says. “Doctoryourself.com has a very good search engine and it is not a Google search engine. You can use it as a site search and find whatever you're looking for. Without even scrolling down, the screen will show you a series of articles on COVID-19 — nutritional protocols with references to the doctors and the parts of the world where this is being used successfully right now.
You can also go to Andrewsaul.com which is my commercial site. That's where I have my tuition-based courses that I offer, called the Megavitamin Formula Course. And you can go to the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service … and sign up free of charge.
This is peer-reviewed, and I'm happy to say that Dr. Mercola is a member of our 42-member editorial review board. So, when I say peer-reviewed, we really mean it and I love having association with doctors who use, recommend and live good nutrition.
For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 situation and nutritional therapies, see my Facebook page. But that will not come to you because it's restricted by Facebook, so you have to go to The Megavitamin Man or my name on Facebook. We have updates several times a day.”
The article has been updated to reflect the spelling of Dr. Cheng's name.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--How to Find Meaning in the Age of Coronavirus

The coronavirus is now a concern to us all .
We ’ re facing the possibility of diminished health and possibly mortality on our front door .
It ’ s understandable to want to take stock of the meaning of what is occurring in relation to our own lives .
Yet this health crisis is happening in the digital age , when the Internet and our obsessive use of digital devices may be not only shrinking our attention spans but also negatively affecting our long and short-term memories .
And they may impede our capacity to conceptualize important knowledge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin to lose our perspective on what the world may be teaching us , assimilating these lessons only through isolated , atomized facts with little or no relation to one another .
With much of the information we experience being transmitted visually on the Internet — from youtube videos to photos on social media — we don ’ t have the chance to consider words , language , and complex ideas in depth .
These dynamics mean that at a time many of us are seeking a greater sense of meaning and purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing so .
A search for meaning requires a capacity to dive into thoughts and words , not simply pictorial representations .
But there are three approaches that can help us circumvent the visual overload , and find the information we need to truly think : Focus on written information , not the photographs .
Visual illustrations can skew our interpretation as well as our understanding of information .
For example , you ’ re reading an article about the current coronavirus that is discussing progress being made on reducing contact and discovering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows somebody riding in a subway car with a worried look on her face , standing a foot away from someone wearing a mask .
The impression of the image is far more cynical than the article itself — and as you process the photo you ’ ll be reading with a far more jaundiced eye .
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When one receives information and knowledge within a limited context , we can ’ t glean all of its meaning .
For instance , there is a great amount of fear and uncertainty about the coronavirus , which has led to panicked reactions in some people .
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Charles Mackay ’ s Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds explored this back in the 19th century ; the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originate in times of crisis .
He looked at things that had once seemed reasonable to people at the time — alchemy , haunted houses , and fortune telling — that turned out to be entirely fictitious .
Consider this as you take in information and disinformation about the current crisis .
Setting the information in context , you can see delusions more clearly .
Read those who think deeply about certain issues To fully grasp the level of tenacity involved in defeating a dangerous virus like COVID-19 , read ( or attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
Kramer was the one who pushed Dr. Anthony Fauci ( now a familiar national face ) to develop the AIDS cocktail that has saved many lives .
Fully understanding information means seeking those who have pondered it , explored it , written about it .
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As the late , great writer Susan Sontag said in 2004 , “ Love words , agonize over sentences .
And pay attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and directed his own democratically run school for children ages six to fourteen for twelve years , one that received widespread attention in the Chicago area as a unique approach to education .
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By Lyn Lesch
The coronavirus is now a concern to us all. We’re facing the possibility of diminished health and possibly mortality on our front door. It’s understandable to want to take stock of the meaning of what is occurring in relation to our own lives.
Yet this health crisis is happening in the digital age, when the Internet and our obsessive use of digital devices may be not only shrinking our attention spans but also negatively affecting our long and short-term memories. And they may impede our capacity to conceptualize important knowledge and information. As a consequence, we begin to lose our perspective on what the world may be teaching us, assimilating these lessons only through isolated, atomized facts with little or no relation to one another. With much of the information we experience being transmitted visually on the Internet — from youtube videos to photos on social media — we don’t have the chance to consider words, language, and complex ideas in depth.
These dynamics mean that at a time many of us are seeking a greater sense of meaning and purpose, we’re less capable of doing so. A search for meaning requires a capacity to dive into thoughts and words, not simply pictorial representations. But there are three approaches that can help us circumvent the visual overload, and find the information we need to truly think:
Focus on written information, not the photographs.
Visual illustrations can skew our interpretation as well as our understanding of information. For example, you’re reading an article about the current coronavirus that is discussing progress being made on reducing contact and discovering a vaccine. But the accompanying photograph shows somebody riding in a subway car with a worried look on her face, standing a foot away from someone wearing a mask. The impression of the image is far more cynical than the article itself — and as you process the photo you’ll be reading with a far more jaundiced eye. But the article has been carefully written and researched — presenting a valuable and thoughtful discussion. Best to overlook the tone of the photo, and focus on the article itself.
Put information in a broader context.
That means taking the time to conceptualize information in order to do so. When one receives information and knowledge within a limited context, we can’t glean all of its meaning. For instance, there is a great amount of fear and uncertainty about the coronavirus, which has led to panicked reactions in some people. But in order to fully understand information we need to set it against a backdrop of related events and circumstances. Charles Mackay’s Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds explored this back in the 19th century; the Scottish poet explored how self-deceptions and delusions originate in times of crisis. He looked at things that had once seemed reasonable to people at the time — alchemy, haunted houses, and fortune telling — that turned out to be entirely fictitious. Consider this as you take in information and disinformation about the current crisis. Setting the information in context, you can see delusions more clearly.
Read those who think deeply about certain issues.
To fully grasp the level of tenacity involved in defeating a dangerous virus like COVID-19, read (or attend) AIDs activist Larry Kramer’s play The Normal Heart. Kramer was the one who pushed Dr. Anthony Fauci (now a familiar national face) to develop the AIDS cocktail that has saved many lives. Fully understanding information means seeking those who have pondered it, explored it, written about it. As one realizes the full context in which certain unsettling situations have existed over time, they become exponentially easier to comprehend.
As the late, great writer Susan Sontag said in 2004, “Love words, agonize over sentences. And pay attention to the world.”
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--8 Benefits Of Creating A Slideshow Videos Soloprenerus

Technology has taken quite a leap over the years , so it won ’ t be a stretch to call the current era “ digital.
” From shopping , traveling , to learning , everything seems to have gone online .
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Technology has taken quite a leap over the years, so it won’t be a stretch to call the current era “digital.” From shopping, traveling, to learning, everything seems to have gone online.
This migration has undoubtedly pleased the global consumers, and businesses have caught up to this. Nowadays, you won’t see a renowned business that doesn’t utilize the digital platform to expand its reach.
While the expansion seems simple on the paper, it really is not. The companies we see flourishing globally make it look easy, but they have an abundance of resources at their disposal.
Even then, some MNCs face hurdles, so what can a solopreneur do in such a competitive scenario? While there are numerous ways a solopreneur can try establishing his business, there are not many better alternatives than video marketing.
Now, you might wonder where the resources would come from for such a step. Well, the video in question is a slight modification of the traditional counterpart and can work wonders for a solopreneur.
We are talking about creating slideshow videos. With the youth appealing to the video content platforms, a slideshow video approach can help you out a great deal. Still not satisfied?
Here are the eight benefits of creating slideshow videos for solopreneurs:
Why a Solopreneur Use Slideshow Videos
There are many benefits of using slideshow videos, especially for solopreneurs, but here are the top 8 among them:
1. Engaging
There is a fairly-low chance that a new visitor will go through a pile of text to know about your product. This is where slideshow videos come in handy, as they can catch your customer’s eye within seconds.
However, to avail of its optimal benefit, you need to hone your slideshow skills to the level where the first slide can captivate the viewer. Try providing attractive as well as precise information, whether it is about your products or business.
You can try adding sound within the videos as nothing is more awkward than floating pics with no background score. If you are wondering how to make a slideshow with music , then click on the link.
2. Economical
Slideshow videos are undoubtedly economical, and this attribute is a life-saver if you are just starting your business. You do not need many things to create an engaging slideshow video, and there are even free apps that perform the task efficiently.
If you wish to get your hands on the best ones, then check out the best online video editors . Other than a functional video editing app, you need to gather meaningful information about your products/services/business, and this brings us to the next benefit.
3. Advertisement
A slideshow video can quite efficiently advertise whatever you are trying to offer. You can save unnecessary expenses on paid-advertising, and can simply post your videos on social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.
Studies have suggested that human eyes are significantly triggered moving objects, so you should also make use of the fact. Do not put too much information, though, try to keep it short and crisp to retain the viewer’s attention.
4. Simple
Let’s be honest, images can fail to heed the desired results, and videos take a considerable amount of time. A slideshow video bridges the gap between solitary images and lengthy videos and provides an ample mixture of two.
Moreover, they are simple-to-make and offer essential information regarding your business views. Even if you have a tight schedule, you can take out the time to gather up enough data and visuals to create a dynamic slideshow.
5. Utilize Existing Content
One of the handiest pros of creating a slideshow is the option of using the existing content. You can take stills from your website and use them in the video.
It saves up the time to go through the web to look for royalty-free images and showcases your business ideals too. Furthermore, it also facilitates consistency as your content will throughout distinct mediums, i.e., your post-click page and video.
6. Data-Friendly
Although the youth today is getting ample data, they still prefer saving it up for their regular usage. Moreover, good luck finding someone patient enough to wait for your site or content to load. A study shows that most people will leave your site if it does not load under 5 seconds.
The same goes for your content, and slideshow videos save the day yet again. A slideshow consumes the minimum amount of data, thus loading faster, much to a viewer’s satisfaction.
7. Lets You Tell A Story
While a video would be considered ideal for a story-telling experience, there are multiple reasons why a solopreneur cannot afford it.
Be it the expensive subscription of the video editing tools or the sheer time taken in creating one; a video can put heavy restrictions over a solopreneur. A slideshow video lets you utilize the goods of a video and helps create a lasting experience.
You can use different tools, fonts, and images to narrate anything regarding your brand or its services. You can rest assured that nothing captivates an audience more than meaningful content .
8. SEO-Friendly
A newbie might discard the significance of SEO for business, and that severely restricts your online growth. If you create engaging slideshows that manage to generate clicks and views, it is a nod for search engines, showing that your site holds relevance.
Slideshows are an excellent means to accumulate clicks, thus offering you the ideal opportunity to attach your site’s CTA in the captions. A solopreneur should understand the importance of online relevance, as an SEO-friendly website garners optimal results and that too organically.
To Wrap It Up
Business today has gotten fiercer than ever, and even some huge-scale organizations are failing to cope with it. While this may sound discouraging, it should not stop a solopreneur from starting his business.
With apt preparation and efficient resource utilization, you can quickly climb the ladders of success. Slideshow videos are amidst the best marketing tools that seem tailor-made for a solopreneur. They are economical, time-saving, data-friendly, and generates clicks.
It sounds like a whole package, and it most certainly is. Therefore, no solopreneur should refrain from making use of the tool. Slideshow videos can immensely help your business establish an online brand while also garnering the desired results.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--The Battle Between Regulated and Non-Regulated Online Brokers Post-ESMA and MIFID2

The legislative framework of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II ( MIFID2 ) has been applicable for online forex brokers since January 2018 .
The new measures were designed to improve financial protections for retail investors , whilst ensuring that the financial markets themselves improve their general transparency and efficiency .
The concept of was ushered in by the European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA ) , the supervisory authority of financial markets and their participants within the European Union ( EU ) .
Since its foundation in 2001 , ESMA has sought to provide a level playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investors and issuers within the EU .
But despite the growing supervision of online brokerages offering all manner of stocks , contracts for difference ( CFDs ) and binary options , there are still many unregulated online brokers in operation .
Why would retail traders risk their hard-earned investment funds with an unregulated broker that has no legal responsibilities with their money ?
The harsh reality is that many retail traders are oblivious to the fact their chosen broker is unregulated .
What are the dangers of using an unregulated forex broker ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unregulated forex broker , you are on a slippery slope .
That ’ s because unregulated operators do not protect their clients when things go wrong .
In the event of fraud or mistreatment , are subjected to stringent compliance requirements , in terms of how a client ’ s assets are handled and stored .
Should an unregulated forex broker go out of business , there is no guarantee that your funds are safe or likely to return to you .
Unregulated brokers also have the potential to adopt unethical business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reign to operate however they like , without oversight .
The very nature of regulations in forex brokerages is centred .
Regulated brokers are happy for their business and finances to be subject to periodic scrutiny and auditing , providing peace of mind to their clients and jurisdictions that act as watchdogs for the financial markets .
The jurisdictions to look out for when selecting a forex broker Before dipping your toes into the water of financial trading , it ’ s important to select a broker that is regulated by the necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon the MIFID2 and ESMA , which is the important regulatory regime for all retail traders based in the EU , but it ’ s also worth mentioning the ASIC , which is the corporate , markets and financial services regulator for Australian forex brokers .
Looking further afield , reputable international forex brokers will also look to achieve licensing from the likes of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission .
In Japan , active forex brokers can be regulated and licensed by either the Financial Services Agency or the Financial Futures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should seek regulation from the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority .
Without these jurisdictions , the financial markets would be a much more dangerous and volatile environment for retail traders .
These watchdogs are designed to foster stable trading conditions and enforce the highest possible standards of client service from brokerages up and down the land .

The legislative framework of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MIFID2) has been applicable for online forex brokers since January 2018. The new measures were designed to improve financial protections for retail investors, whilst ensuring that the financial markets themselves improve their general transparency and efficiency.
The concept of MIFID and MIFID2 was ushered in by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the supervisory authority of financial markets and their participants within the European Union (EU). Since its foundation in 2001, ESMA has sought to provide a level playing field of equal opportunities for both retail investors and issuers within the EU.
But despite the growing supervision of online brokerages offering all manner of stocks, contracts for difference (CFDs) and binary options, there are still many unregulated online brokers in operation. Why would retail traders risk their hard-earned investment funds with an unregulated broker that has no legal responsibilities with their money? The harsh reality is that many retail traders are oblivious to the fact their chosen broker is unregulated.
What are the dangers of using an unregulated forex broker?
The moment you deposit your funds with an unregulated forex broker, you are on a slippery slope. That’s because unregulated operators do not protect their clients when things go wrong. In the event of fraud or mistreatment, regulated forex brokers are subjected to stringent compliance requirements, in terms of how a client’s assets are handled and stored. Should an unregulated forex broker go out of business, there is no guarantee that your funds are safe or likely to return to you. Unregulated brokers also have the potential to adopt unethical business practices, simply because they have free reign to operate however they like, without oversight.
The very nature of regulations in forex brokerages is centred around quality control . Regulated brokers are happy for their business and finances to be subject to periodic scrutiny and auditing, providing peace of mind to their clients and jurisdictions that act as watchdogs for the financial markets.
The jurisdictions to look out for when selecting a forex broker
Before dipping your toes into the water of financial trading, it’s important to select a broker that is regulated by the necessary jurisdictions. We’ve already touched upon the MIFID2 and ESMA, which is the important regulatory regime for all retail traders based in the EU, but it’s also worth mentioning the ASIC, which is the corporate, markets and financial services regulator for Australian forex brokers.
Looking further afield, reputable international forex brokers will also look to achieve licensing from the likes of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission. In Japan, active forex brokers can be regulated and licensed by either the Financial Services Agency or the Financial Futures Association of Japan. South African brokers should seek regulation from the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
Without these jurisdictions, the financial markets would be a much more dangerous and volatile environment for retail traders. These watchdogs are designed to foster stable trading conditions and enforce the highest possible standards of client service from brokerages up and down the land.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-30--Morning Inspiration: How To Live Out Your Time (Motivational Video with Les Brown)

We live very short life spans relative to the age of the universe .
Hence , we should try and find our purpose and then live it out to the best of our abilities .
Step outside yourself , loosen any fears and go after your dreams .
“ When you step into your fears and continue to push yourself to go on , something happens for you .
It will enable you to transcend yourself .
If you do n't develop the courage to do that which has been given you to do , and you spend a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people , trying to get their approval , what will happen is that you will lose your nerve .
And other people will convince you that what you 're doing does n't have any value and you 'll give up on your dreams .
Do not go where the path may lead but go where there is no path and leave a trail .
Stop living your life like you have a thousand years to live.
” Les Brown Tags : accomplishing goals , featured , how to accomplish dreams , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life fully , live out your purpose

Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
We live very short life spans relative to the age of the universe. Hence, we should try and find our purpose and then live it out to the best of our abilities. Step outside yourself, loosen any fears and go after your dreams.
“When you step into your fears and continue to push yourself to go on, something happens for you. It will enable you to transcend yourself. If you don't develop the courage to do that which has been given you to do, and you spend a lot of time going around trying to convince other people, trying to get their approval, what will happen is that you will lose your nerve. And other people will convince you that what you're doing doesn't have any value and you'll give up on your dreams. Do not go where the path may lead but go where there is no path and leave a trail. Stop living your life like you have a thousand years to live.” Les Brown
Watch and be motivated today!!


consciouslifenews--2020-03-29--Construction Delay Claims in UAE: A Comprehensive Guide

Time is money and this statement is apt with construction projects .
Largest construction disputes , those that are complex in terms of defense and prosecution , are claims that are related to either delay or time .
Although in UAE involve complex issues that are in relation to overlapping causes for delay as well as sophisticated scheduling , they ’ re contract claims at the core .
It is , therefore , a claim based on a contract , especially if it is time-related .
Just like with all contract-based claims , starting points to the analysis are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will provide you with all the essential information regarding construction delay claims in UAE .
In order to define the level of influence of certain construction delays , they are to be classified correctly .
A critical construction delay is the type of delay that has an impact onto the construction project 's completion date and other milestone dates on a construction project .
A critical delay can not be made up and they tack on additional time .
As for a non-critical delay , it affects specific activities ’ completion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have an impact on to date of important milestones such as the completion date .
The determining factor would be if the delay will extend CPM or Critical Path Method of projects .
A CPM schedule sets out the timeline for the extended activities related to projects .
They establish the lowest duration as to how long critical activities are going to be finished .
Critical activities are to be performed at certain times as well as in particular order in order to let the other critical phases to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to impact the critical path of a project , then the delays would be classified as non-critical .
They may involve simple or minor changes to correct the delays .
As soon as you ’ ve determined the delays ’ nature which may either be critical or not , it is then important to establish as to whether delays are inexcusable or not .
If a delay is known to be excusable , then it is one which allows the head of the construction an extension to project completion or money as compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delay is not of the control of the contractor .
A common excusable delay is to be outlined in the construction contract .
Examples for delays that are excusable include when delays are caused by clauses included in contracts which remove liability for unavoidable and natural catastrophes .
Excusable delays may also be from mistakes in plans or even minor concerns that are caused by construction project owners themselves .
Inexcusable delays are ones in which the contractors were the reason for the extension of projects .
If that is the case for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have hired will be held accountable towards the expenses for damages that are caused by the construction delay .
An inexcusable delay may result to failure in securing permit and caused by general poor planning , late submissions , or delayed mobilization .
The last thing to see if a delay can be considered as compensable or not .
If it ’ s compensable , it means the one that is affected by the construction delay will be given extensions or money from the delay of the work .
An excusable delay is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a delay has been labeled as excusable , a contractor to the project will have a claim may it be for compensation or time extension .
There are also cases wherein the contractor is granted both extension and compensation .
If the contractor has caused the delay , then the delay would be referred to as non-compensable .
A non-compensable delay may fall under the other classifications , largely depending on the clauses in the agreement and on the specific situation .
If the owner or client for the construction project is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the contractor hired by the owner can file a claim for : If the construction delay was caused by the contractor , it is important for a client or owner of the project to have a claim with regards to the following : There may be more information that you need in understanding construction delay claims in UAE .
However , the ones we mentioned in the article will help you understand them in a more structured manner .
If you wish to know more regarding delays for construction projects and how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dispute lawyers in UAE .
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Time is money and this statement is apt with construction projects. Largest construction disputes, those that are complex in terms of defense and prosecution, are claims that are related to either delay or time.
Although construction delay claims in UAE involve complex issues that are in relation to overlapping causes for delay as well as sophisticated scheduling, they’re contract claims at the core. It is, therefore, a claim based on a contract, especially if it is time-related.
Just like with all contract-based claims, starting points to the analysis are the contracts themselves. In this article, we will provide you with all the essential information regarding construction delay claims in UAE.
Types of Construction Delay Claims
In order to define the level of influence of certain construction delays, they are to be classified correctly.
Critical and non-critical construction delays
A critical construction delay is the type of delay that has an impact onto the construction project's completion date and other milestone dates on a construction project. A critical delay cannot be made up and they tack on additional time.
As for a non-critical delay, it affects specific activities’ completion. Unlike a critical delay, non-critical delays don’t have an impact on to date of important milestones such as the completion date. The determining factor would be if the delay will extend CPM or Critical Path Method of projects.
A CPM schedule sets out the timeline for the extended activities related to projects. They establish the lowest duration as to how long critical activities are going to be finished. Critical activities are to be performed at certain times as well as in particular order in order to let the other critical phases to get initiated. If delays are not going to impact the critical path of a project, then the delays would be classified as non-critical. They may involve simple or minor changes to correct the delays.
Excusable and inexcusable construction delays
As soon as you’ve determined the delays’ nature which may either be critical or not, it is then important to establish as to whether delays are inexcusable or not. If a delay is known to be excusable, then it is one which allows the head of the construction an extension to project completion or money as compensation.
Why? It is because the delay is not of the control of the contractor. A common excusable delay is to be outlined in the construction contract. Examples for delays that are excusable include when delays are caused by clauses included in contracts which remove liability for unavoidable and natural catastrophes. Excusable delays may also be from mistakes in plans or even minor concerns that are caused by construction project owners themselves.
Inexcusable delays are ones in which the contractors were the reason for the extension of projects. If that is the case for you, then the contractor that you have hired will be held accountable towards the expenses for damages that are caused by the construction delay. An inexcusable delay may result to failure in securing permit and caused by general poor planning, late submissions, or delayed mobilization.
Compensable and non-compensable construction delays
The last thing to see if a delay can be considered as compensable or not. If it’s compensable, it means the one that is affected by the construction delay will be given extensions or money from the delay of the work.
An excusable delay is compensable. This means every single time a delay has been labeled as excusable, a contractor to the project will have a claim may it be for compensation or time extension. There are also cases wherein the contractor is granted both extension and compensation. If the contractor has caused the delay, then the delay would be referred to as non-compensable. A non-compensable delay may fall under the other classifications, largely depending on the clauses in the agreement and on the specific situation.
Damages for delays
If the owner or client for the construction project is the one causing the construction delay, then the contractor hired by the owner can file a claim for:
Supervisory expenses and costs for project management
Loss of use
Overhead
Lost profits
Loss of rents
Insurance costs
Construction loan interest
If the construction delay was caused by the contractor, it is important for a client or owner of the project to have a claim with regards to the following:
Jobsite trailer rental costs
Temporary utilities or facilities
Extended general conditions
Supervision costs
Liability insurance
Field labor
Equipment rental and maintenance costs
Lost productivity
Increased material costs
De or re mobilization
Increase of the hourly labor rate