althealthworks--2020-06-18--Companies Are Using High-Tech AI Cameras to Track Employees and Enforce Social Distancing

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Several companies have begun investing in sophisticated AI camera technology to track social distancing, mask-wearing, and other habits in their workplaces, according to various media reports.
The new cameras enable upper management to see workers and customers as well as insurers and regulators, while monitoring and enforcing social distancing and other related practices.
“The last thing we want is for the governor to shut all our projects down because no one is behaving,” said Jen Suerth, vice president at Chicago-based Pepper Construction, to Reuters.
Privacy activists are concerned at the decisions of many to utilize such technologies, however, the report said. They are concerned about increasingly detailed tracking of people and are also urging businesses to limit the use of the AI.
“The question becomes whether the tech remains after the public health problem goes away, and that is the real privacy fear,” said Al Gidari, a privacy expert at Stanford Law School. “Video in the store today to ensure social distancing remains to identify shoplifters tomorrow.”
Reuters spoke with 16 video analytics companies using the technology, and found that their complex systems can produce daily reports, which site managers can use to “correct recurring problems and document compliance.”
Most utilize a form of AI technology known as computer or machine vision, where algorithms are trained on image libraries to identify objects with confidence of 80% or higher. Some of these AI cameras are able to identify spots where workers are clumping together in busy areas, where they may be able to spread the coronavirus.
Using these high-tech cameras is said to be cheaper to analyze data than dedicating staff to watch employees for potential violations. Some guards enforcing social distancing have “clashed with people protesting safety measures,” the news source found.
One manager of the company Samarth Diamond interviewed by Reuters, Parth Patel, said that the technology will help managers report social distancing data to their superiors.
“It will surely be helpful for the safety of employees and their comfort level, and it will be helpful to show it to authorities that we are adhering” to regulations, Patel said.
“You can never have too much data on your hands,” said Brian Harper, CEO of RPT Realty.
Privacy concerns with AI technology for coronavirus
Despite Harper’s comment, others worry whether such tracking devices go too far in recording data and tracking employees’ every move.
Some startups are creating technology that tracks sneezing and coughing, which has drawn criticism from some experts according to the Reuters report.
Despite the technological advances being offered, businesses are concerned that the AI technology will trigger too many reports of false problems like families working close together in an aisle.
One particular AI camera system created by the company Landing AI uses an algorithm to calculate how far away each person is from one another.
In the video below, each green dot represents an individual who is in a “safe range” from others, the company says. The dots become red when a person less than six feet away, tracking them like a military style radar system in real-time.
If you get too close, the system could sound an alarm to remind everyone to keep their distance, the company said, or a second option could be to produce a report overnight that managers can use to “rearrange the workplace in a way that reduces workers’ chances of infection.” Amazon also announced earlier this month that it is using AI software to monitor building cameras to make sure employees keep their distance as well. Check it out in the video below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Are these companies going too far by tracking our every move under the guide of “protecting us” from the coronavirus?
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althealthworks--2020-06-21--Doctors Warn: Potential Long Term Side Effects of Mask Wearing Include Shortness of Breath, a Weaken

Doctors Warn: Potential Long Term Side Effects of Mask Wearing Include Shortness of Breath, a Weakened Immune System and Chronic Respiratory Conditions

The “ new normal ” following the coronavirus situation that has unfolded includes a host of changes to society as we know it , as governmental organizations and leaders seek to provide some measure of uniform guidance on how to respond .
While there have been virtually no recommendations on nutrition , healthy lifestyle , or similar tried-and-true strategies , the refrain of hand-washing , mask wearing and the intimation that “ society must wait for a vaccine in order to resume normal life ” ( one that Bill Gates stated could harm at least 700,000 people ; watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see why he says he needs legal protection from countries to roll out these fast-tracked vaccines ) has been repeated often .
Recently , the focused has shifted to masks : are they really the key to keeping the coronavirus at bay , or are they not as necessary as state governments are making them out to be ?
Adding to the confusion , the WHO has said that masks should only be worn by healthy people when taking care of people suffering from coronavirus symptoms ( which are similar to many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public .
The CDC has recommended wearing the masks whenever possible , however .
Both organizations have received funding from the Gates Foundation and the Bill Gates funded vaccination organization GAVI , which is closely tied to groups funding vaccines as the ultimate solution tot he pandemic , despite top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci ’ s recent admission to Congress that there is “ no guarantee that the vaccine is actually going to be effective ” and that it may actually make the course of the disease even stronger ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is common sense that a mask may prevent the transmission of germs in the short term , it is also well worth knowing the potential side effects of wearing them as well .
Recently , MSN.com interviewed multiple doctors on the potential risks and side effects of the masks alone based on the research they ’ ve read , and the side effects are well worth knowing .
The potential side effects include the following : According to Dr. Lili Barsky , any activities that result in the expulsion of air , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can result “ in the accumulation of carbon dioxide between the face and the mask.
” The symptoms are seen due to increases in CO2 levels in the body according to Dr. Rashmi Byakodi as mentioned in the MSN article .
“ Breathing over exhaled air that turns into carbon dioxide might make you feel dizzy.
” The good news is that going outside and getting fresh air without a mask is always an option to aid in healing .
According to Dr. Byakodi , long term wearing of masks can result in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Headaches may occur due to the band fitting around the head all day , stress from breathing through the mask , or slight changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood , ” Dr. Leann Poston added according to the article .
Some people ’ s skin may break out , and scarring around the area where the mask is worn may result in some cases .
Perhaps the most troubling of all symptoms on the list of doctor warnings , the immune system can be greatly weakened by low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Dr. Esteban Kosak in the article .
“ Scientific investigations have proven that a prolonged denial of enough oxygen in the body can cripple the ability of our immune system to tackle infections which is even worse with older and younger people , ” he said .
Recently a video went viral in Australia demonstrating additional pitfalls of cloth masks for protecting people , and why they may not be as effective as originally thought .
According to leading dermatologist Dr. Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin , “ new patterns of skin wrinkling ” may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It may sound too bizarre to be true , but long-term wearing of face masks may actually trigger symptoms similar to the disease caused by coronavirus , COVID-19 , in their own way .
These masks also must be cleaned and disinfected often because bacteria can build up over long-term use .
“ Essential workers ” and others who wear masks all day long on the job could be exposing themselves to inflammatory and other potential disease-causing particles , potentially leading to the development of serious respiratory issues .
“ In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made of nonwoven fabric , the exposure for some people can trigger an asthma-like inflammatory response in the lungs , ” said Dr. Sanul Corrielus , a Philadelphia based cardiologist .
“ This is likely due to the inhalation of the microfibers in the material that forms the masks.
” New Jersey Man Crashes Car Into a Pole , Excessive Mask Wearing Believed to Be a Factor This past April , a Lincoln Park , New Jersey man passed out and crashed his car into a pole .
His long-term wearing of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributing factor to him losing consciousness according to police , as reported by ABC News .
“ The crash is believed to have resulted from the driver wearing an N95 mask for several hours and subsequently passing out behind the wheel due to insufficient oxygen intake/excessive carbon dioxide intake , ” a post from the Lincoln Park Police Department on Facebook read .
An updated post clarified that while those on the scene are not physicians , they did know that he had been wearing the mask inside his vehicle for several hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific incident , we reiterate that police officers are not physicians and do not know the medical history of every person we encounter… It was stated in the original post that we ‘ believed ’ the excessive wearing of an N95 mask was a contributing factor to this accident .
While we don ’ t know this with 100 % certainty , we do know that the driver had been wearing an N95 mask inside the vehicle for several hours and ultimately passed out while operating the vehicle.
” While many experts continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks protects against the virus , wearing masks comes with its own set of risks .
Ultimately , it all begs the question : will the government and unelected “ health ” organizations like the CDC ever focus on the role of tried-and-true drivers of health and a healthy immune system such as proper nutrition , sunlight , clean water and air , a sense of purpose , financial and physical security , personal freedom , healthy social connections and communities , regular checkups with doctors who aren ’ t beholden to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Or will they continue to offer contradictory advice that only causes more confusion and distrust in the long run ?
Thanks for reading !
This article was based on a conversation I had with a health food store worker who told me she felt completely exhausted , sickly and frustrated due to wearing her mask all day .
It does not constitute medical advice .
Consult a licensed naturopathic doctor for more information .

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This article uses information and quotes from a similar article originally published by Microsoft News (MSN). The MSN article was subsequently removed in recent weeks as more and more states began mandating mask wearing for “essential workers” and people working, shopping, eating and playing in everyday situations across the country. The goal of this article is to present a different perspective than what is typically shown in the mainstream media, highlighting information from health professionals and research. Consult a doctor before making any major changes to your health routine.
The “new normal” following the coronavirus situation that has unfolded includes a host of changes to society as we know it, as governmental organizations and leaders seek to provide some measure of uniform guidance on how to respond.
While there have been virtually no recommendations on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, or similar tried-and-true strategies, the refrain of hand-washing, mask wearing and the intimation that “society must wait for a vaccine in order to resume normal life” (one that Bill Gates stated could harm at least 700,000 people; watch the CNBC video at the 3:00 mark to see why he says he needs legal protection from countries to roll out these fast-tracked vaccines) has been repeated often.
Recently, the focused has shifted to masks: are they really the key to keeping the coronavirus at bay, or are they not as necessary as some state and local governments are making them out to be?
Adding to the confusion, the WHO has said that masks should only be worn by healthy people when taking care of people suffering from coronavirus symptoms (which are similar to many other diseases anyway), not when out in public.
The CDC has recommended wearing the masks whenever possible, however.
Both organizations have received funding from the Gates Foundation and the Bill Gates funded vaccination organization GAVI, which is closely tied to groups funding vaccines as the ultimate solution to the pandemic, despite top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci’s recent admission to Congress that there is “no guarantee that the vaccine is actually going to be effective” and that it may actually make the course of the disease even stronger (full CNBC article here).
While it is common sense that a mask may prevent the transmission of germs and viruses, it is also well worth knowing the potential side effects of wearing them for long hours as well.
Potential Side Effects of Long Term Mask Wearing
The potential side effects include the following according to several doctors quoted by MSN.com:
1. Shortness of Breath and Lightheadedness:
According to Dr. Lili Barsky, any activities that result in the expulsion of air, such as talking, singing and exercising can result “in the accumulation of carbon dioxide between the face and the mask.”
The symptoms are seen due to increases in CO2 levels in the body according to Dr. Rashmi Byakodi as mentioned in the MSN article.
“Breathing over exhaled air that turns into carbon dioxide might make you feel dizzy.”
The good news is that going outside and getting fresh air without a mask is always an option to aid in healing.
2. Headaches:
According to Dr. Byakodi, long term wearing of masks can result in prolonged, repeated episodes of headaches.
“Headaches may occur due to the band fitting around the head all day, stress from breathing through the mask, or slight changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood,” Dr. Leann Poston added according to the article.
3. Dermatitis:
report this adSome people’s skin may break out, and scarring around the area where the mask is worn may result in some cases.
4. A Weakened Immune System:
Perhaps the most troubling of all symptoms on the list of doctor warnings, the immune system can be greatly weakened by low oxygen levels in the tissues as noted by Dr. Esteban Kosak in the article.
“Scientific investigations have proven that a prolonged denial of enough oxygen in the body can cripple the ability of our immune system to tackle infections which is even worse with older and younger people,” he said.
Recently a video went viral in Australia demonstrating additional pitfalls of cloth masks for protecting people, and why they may not be as effective as originally thought.
5. Development of Skin Wrinkles:
According to leading dermatologist Dr. Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, “new patterns of skin wrinkling” may emerge in people who wear masks long-term.
6. Chronic Respiratory Conditions:
It may sound too bizarre to be true, but long-term wearing of face masks may actually trigger symptoms similar to the disease caused by coronavirus, COVID-19, in their own way.
These masks also must be cleaned and disinfected often because bacteria can build up over long-term use.
“Essential workers” and others who wear masks all day long on the job could be exposing themselves to inflammatory and other potential disease-causing particles, potentially leading to the development of serious respiratory issues.
“In the case of the surgical masks which are made of nonwoven fabric, the exposure for some people can trigger an asthma-like inflammatory response in the lungs,” said Dr. Sanul Corrielus, a Philadelphia based cardiologist.
“This is likely due to the inhalation of the microfibers in the material that forms the masks.”
New Jersey Man Crashes Car Into a Pole, Excessive Mask Wearing Believed to Be a Factor
Photo via Lincoln Park Police Department.
This past April, a Lincoln Park, New Jersey man passed out and crashed his car into a pole. His long-term wearing of an N95 mask was believed to be a contributing factor to him losing consciousness according to police, as reported by ABC News.
“The crash is believed to have resulted from the driver wearing an N95 mask for several hours and subsequently passing out behind the wheel due to insufficient oxygen intake/excessive carbon dioxide intake,” a post from the Lincoln Park Police Department on Facebook read.
An updated post clarified that while those on the scene are not physicians, they did know that he had been wearing the mask inside his vehicle for several hours.
“As it relates to this specific incident, we reiterate that police officers are not physicians and do not know the medical history of every person we encounter… It was stated in the original post that we ‘believed’ the excessive wearing of an N95 mask was a contributing factor to this accident. While we don’t know this with 100% certainty, we do know that the driver had been wearing an N95 mask inside the vehicle for several hours and ultimately passed out while operating the vehicle.”
Final Thoughts on Mask Recommendations and the “New Normal”
While many experts continue to recommend or even mandate wearing masks to protect against the virus, wearing masks for too long comes with its own set of risks, as do lockdowns, and even vaccines, as Gates admitted to CNBC recently noting that he would need legal protection for compensating the hundreds of thousands of people who may be harmed (see CNBC video here).
Regardless of whether or not you think masks are necessary, everybody deserves to know the risks now, rather than five, ten, or fifteen years later as is often the case with so many medical and pharmaceutical-based products.
This article does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed naturopathic doctor, national and local laws before making any major changes.
[Related Reading: 600 Physicians send letter to White House warning lockdowns are a “mass casualty incident”]
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althealthworks--2020-06-26--The Truth About Almond Milk: Industry Insider’s Shocking Admission.

There ’ s no way to sugar coat this : mass-produced dairy products are simply a mucus-causing , disease-fueling cocktail marketed as the would-be saviors to fight osteoporosis .
For many of us , almond milk seems like the perfect replacement .
It turns out it may not be the case , at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made .
While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative , there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketed and advertised .
All of which of course beg the question : shouldn ’ t this product actually be called almond water instead ?
How Many Almonds Are Actually in Your Almond Milk ?
Although almond milk does not necessarily have the harmful cocktail of antibiotics , growth hormones , and the health hazards of factory farming , it turns out it actually offers very little in terms of true nutritional value .
If you ’ re currently drinking a glass of fresh almond milk , you may want to put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you : it turns out that a half gallon carton of almond milk contains less than handful of almonds .
To be precise : one analysis of UK almond milk brand Alpro revealed that almonds only make up 2 % of the total drink .
And when it comes to big brands in the U.S. whose bottom lines are skyrocketing , the formulations might not be a whole lot different : one spokesperson for the Almond Board of California said that ingredient combinations are “ pretty similar ” among UK and US almond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You read correctly , only 2 % of almond milk is almonds .
I think a more appropriate term should be “ colored water that may contain a hint of almond.
” But at least it doesn ’ t have any of the deadly side effects of massed produced dairy products , you might say .
Yeah , but it offers very little else .
It even robs almond milk of the main reason why almonds are so amazing : they ’ re an amazing vegetarian source of protein .
If almond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just an illusion of a “ healthy drink ” stuffed full of synthetic vitamins the body can barely even process .
If this were only one rogue almond producer cutting corners , this would not be such a big issue .
However , when contacted by multiple news outlets , almond growers and processors have revealed that this 2 % ration recipe is the industry standard across the board .
How Almond Milk Stacks Up to Regular Almonds The short answer is that almond milk simply doesn ’ t stack up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a standard serving of almonds contains roughly 160 calories .
A whole cup of almond milk ?
Just a measly 30 calories , since it doesn ’ t have a whole lot of actual substance to it .
And when it comes to the selling point of protein it ’ s simply depressing .
A standard serving of almonds holds 6 grams protein and 14 grams of healthy fat .
A cup of almond milk , on the other hand , only has 1 gram of protein and 2.5 grams of healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the same nutritional value as a single serving of almonds from almond milk you would have to drink roughly a carton instead of one cup .
No one loves almond milk that much .
In fact , mass produced almond milk needs a moniker more worthy of its ingredients : multivitamin water with illusions of grandeur .
I ’ d suggest sticking to local artisanal smoothie bars , health food stores and raw food places that actually make their own almond milk on site .
Alternatively , if you have the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can make your own almond milk at home rather quickly .
The standard online ratio for most online almond milk recipes : one cup of almonds per half gallon .
report this adSounds way better than just 2 % , right ?
This article was submitted by Edgar Valderrama .
If you ’ re looking for a better way to drink almond milk you can also check out this simple recipe for a deliciously healthy probiotic almond milk here .

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There’s no way to sugar coat this: industrialized, pasteurized and GMO-fed dairy products are far from ideal when it comes to health. For many of us, almond milk seems like the perfect replacement.
It turns out it may not be the case, at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made.
While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative, there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of because of the way the product is marketed and advertised.
All of which of course beg the question: shouldn’t this product actually be called almond water instead?
Most almond milks contain very little actual almonds according to one industry insider. Many also contain carrageenan to add to the drink’s thickness which has been linked to digestive problems and more.
How Many Almonds Are Actually in Your Almond Milk?
Although almond milk does not necessarily have the harmful cocktail of antibiotics, growth hormones, and the health hazards of factory farming, it turns out it actually offers very little in terms of true nutritional value.
If you’re currently drinking a glass of fresh almond milk, you may want to put it down, because this may actually infuriate you: it turns out that a half gallon carton of almond milk contains less than handful of almonds.
To be precise: one analysis of UK almond milk brand Alpro revealed that almonds only make up 2% of the total drink.
And when it comes to big brands in the U.S. whose bottom lines are skyrocketing, the formulations might not be a whole lot different: one spokesperson for the Almond Board of California said that ingredient combinations are “pretty similar” among UK and US almond milks in this article from Business Insider.
You read correctly, only 2% of almond milk is almonds. I think a more appropriate term should be “colored water that may contain a hint of almond.”
But at least it doesn’t have any of the deadly side effects of massed produced dairy products, you might say.
Yeah, but it offers very little else.
It even robs almond milk of the main reason why almonds are so amazing: they’re an amazing vegetarian source of protein. If almond milk has basically no almonds, it’s just an illusion of a “healthy drink” stuffed full of synthetic vitamins the body can barely even process.
If this were only one rogue almond producer cutting corners, this would not be such a big issue. However, when contacted by multiple news outlets, almond growers and processors have revealed that this 2% ration recipe is the industry standard across the board.
How Almond Milk Stacks Up to Regular Almonds
The short answer is that almond milk simply doesn’t stack up to regular almonds.
One study revealed that a standard serving of almonds contains roughly 160 calories. A whole cup of almond milk? Just a measly 30 calories, since it doesn’t have a whole lot of actual substance to it.
And when it comes to the selling point of protein it’s simply depressing. A standard serving of almonds holds 6 grams protein and 14 grams of healthy fat.
A cup of almond milk, on the other hand, only has 1 gram of protein and 2.5 grams of healthy fat.
In other words, to get the same nutritional value as a single serving of almonds from almond milk you would have to drink roughly a carton instead of one cup.
No one loves almond milk that much.
In fact, mass produced almond milk needs a moniker more worthy of its ingredients: multivitamin water with illusions of grandeur.
Where to Find Real Almond Milk
I’d suggest sticking to local artisanal smoothie bars, health food stores and raw food places that actually make their own almond milk on site. Alternatively, if you have the right hardware (most blenders work), you can make your own almond milk at home rather quickly.
The standard online ratio for most online almond milk recipes: one cup of almonds per half gallon.
Sounds way better than just 2%, right?
This article was written by guest writer Edgar Valderrama.
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althealthworks--2020-06-26--Drink Four to Five Glasses of Water Immediately Upon Waking — Potential Health Benefits for High Blo

Drink Four to Five Glasses of Water Immediately Upon Waking — Potential Health Benefits for High Blood Pressure, Constipation, Diabetes and More

The human body is comprised of up to 60 % water according to H.H .
Mitchell , who presented findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that the brain and heart are composed of 73 % water , the lungs are about 83 % water , and the muscles and kidneys top out at nearly 80 % water .
The skin contains about 64 % water , he added , and even bones are about 31 % .
While these oft-cited measurements have been well known since they were first recorded in 1945 , many people are only now waking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beings are chronically deprived of H20 , a health challenge detailed in the popular 2008 book ‘ Your Body ’ s Many Cries for Water , ’ by Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj .
Altogether , 75 % of Americans have a net fluid loss on a daily basis , leaving them chronically dehydrated , low on energy , and oftentimes leading them to mistake thirst for hunger .
But there ’ s a simple and highly effective way to rehydrate the body in an efficient manner , and all it takes is practice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has been used throughout Japan and other societies to a high degree of effectiveness .
Japanese Water Therapy has gained popularity in recent years among several naturopathic doctors and practitioners , because it is simple to implement and can yield incredible results for people who are dehydrated .
The practice typically involves the following according to Dr. Savanna Shoemaker writing for Healthline.com : 1 .
Drink four to five ¾ cup ( 160 ml ) glasses of room temperature water on an empty stomach upon waking and before brushing your teeth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakfast 2 .
Eat for only 15 minutes at each meal and wait at least 2 hours before eating or drinking anything else .
Replenishing your body with room temperature , preferably purified water first thing in the morning is vital because water protects vital organs and tissues , carries nutrients and oxygen to your cells , lubricates the joints , helps dissolve nutrients and minerals to make them more accessible to the body , and even regulates body temperature , according to dietitian and nutritionist Swati Kapoor .
“ Your body is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the morning and drinking 2-3 glasses of water as soon as you get up can rejuvenate you and your health in more ways than you can imagine , ” she states .
Once your body is no longer dehydrated , your organs can do their jobs more efficiently , detoxifying the body and carrying water to places in the body it is needed in order to flush out impurities from the system .
According to the aforementioned , medically reviewed article from Healthline , Japanese Water Therapy Practitioners recommend the following time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various conditions : The article states there is no evidence the therapy works for diabetes and cancer patients , however it is widely known that many people suffering from disease are chronically dehydrated , and the body naturally loses large percentages of its water reserves as we age .
One of the surest ways to know how drinking water first thing in the morning can benefit you is to try it out for a few days , a week , or even a month to see how it impacts your body ( consult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full disclaimer here ) .
I personally have been practicing Japanese Water Therapy for several years , and I can honestly say it is one of the most impactful and transformative health practices I ’ ve ever done .
Aside from consistent exercise and eating plenty of organic fruits and vegetables , it has made as big of a positive difference in my health as anything else .
The key in my experience has been to utilize a water filter that takes out fluoride , chlorine , and other impurities such as this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can take out more than 90 percent of fluoride and even higher percentages of chlorine .
Whenever I attempt to drink large amounts of water from the tap or even from a water pitcher with a filter that has accumulated too much debris over the course of its life cycle , I have found that my body simply does not seem as interested in soaking up the 4-5 glasses of water required by this therapy first thing in the morning .
I also have found that it takes a lot of willpower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long periods of time , but it ’ s always worth it once I get over that initial hump .
Thank you for reading !
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice .
See our full disclaimer and affiliate disclosure here .

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The human body is comprised of up to 60% water according to H.H. Mitchell, who presented findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, the lungs are about 83% water, and the muscles and kidneys top out at nearly 80% water.
The skin contains about 64% water, he added, and even bones are about 31%.
While these oft-cited measurements have been well known since they were first recorded in 1945, many people are only now waking up to the fact that most human beings are chronically deprived of H20, a health challenge detailed in the popular 2008 book ‘Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,’ by Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj.
Altogether, 75% of Americans have a net fluid loss on a daily basis, leaving them chronically dehydrated, low on energy, and oftentimes leading them to mistake thirst for hunger.
But there’s a simple and highly effective way to rehydrate the body in an efficient manner, and all it takes is practice, commitment, and knowledge of a technique that has been used throughout Japan and other societies to a high degree of effectiveness.
Japanese Water Therapy Replenishes Internal Organs, Flushes Out Body Waste
Japanese Water Therapy has gained popularity in recent years among several naturopathic doctors and practitioners, because it is simple to implement and can yield incredible results for people who are dehydrated.
The practice typically involves the following according to Dr. Savanna Shoemaker writing for Healthline.com:
1. Drink four to five ¾ cup (160 ml) glasses of room temperature water on an empty stomach upon waking and before brushing your teeth, and wait another 45 minutes before eating breakfast
2. Eat for only 15 minutes at each meal and wait at least 2 hours before eating or drinking anything else.
Replenishing your body with room temperature, preferably purified water first thing in the morning is vital because water protects vital organs and tissues, carries nutrients and oxygen to your cells, lubricates the joints, helps dissolve nutrients and minerals to make them more accessible to the body, and even regulates body temperature, according to dietitian and nutritionist Swati Kapoor.
“Your body is craving for water when you get up in the morning and drinking 2-3 glasses of water as soon as you get up can rejuvenate you and your health in more ways than you can imagine,” she states.
Once your body is no longer dehydrated, your organs can do their jobs more efficiently, detoxifying the body and carrying water to places in the body it is needed in order to flush out impurities from the system.
According to the aforementioned, medically reviewed article from Healthline, Japanese Water Therapy Practitioners recommend the following time frames for improving or even reversing the following conditions:
Constipation: 10 days
High blood pressure: 30 days
Type 2 diabetes: 30 days
Cancer: 180 days
The article states there is no evidence the therapy works for diabetes and cancer patients, however it is widely known that many people suffering from disease are chronically dehydrated, and the body naturally loses large percentages of its water reserves as we age.
My Personal Experience With Japanese Water Therapy
One of the surest ways to know how drinking water first thing in the morning can benefit you is to try it out for a few days, a week, or even a month to see how it impacts your body (consult your doctor before trying, see our full disclaimer here).
I personally have been practicing Japanese Water Therapy for several years, and I can honestly say it is one of the most impactful and transformative health practices I’ve ever done. Aside from consistent exercise and eating plenty of organic fruits and vegetables, it has made as big of a positive difference in my health as anything else.
The key in my experience has been to utilize a water filter that takes out fluoride, chlorine, and other impurities such as this one from the company Clearly Filtered, which can take out more than 90 percent of fluoride and even higher percentages of chlorine.
Whenever I attempt to drink large amounts of water from the tap or even from a water pitcher with a filter that has accumulated too much debris over the course of its life cycle, I have found that my body simply does not seem as interested in soaking up the 4-5 glasses of water required by this therapy first thing in the morning.
I also have found that it takes a lot of willpower and consistency to practice this therapy for long periods of time, but it’s always worth it once I get over that initial challenge.
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althealthworks--2020-06-30--Former Pharma Executive Returns to Homesteading Roots, Creates Meal Delivery Company Founded on Rege

Former Pharma Executive Returns to Homesteading Roots, Creates Meal Delivery Company Founded on Regenerative, Organic Farming

In most cases , the pharmaceutical and Biotech industries are worlds apart from the approach and lifestyle of natural living and holistic health .
But for Jennifer Maynard , who grew up on a homestead in Alaska and worked 20 years in the pharmaceutical and Biotech arena , the transition back to serving people through natural and holistic methods , starting from the ground up with healthy food and soil , was much quicker than can usually be expected .
Like most people who experience an “ awakening ” that leads them back to a more natural way of living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes were brought on by experiences with loved ones .
“ I lost my uncle to AIDS , ” she said in a recent phone interview with AltHealthWorks.com .
“ That was why I got into pharma in the first place – to try to help come up with effective treatments and cures for serious illnesses .
After 20 years of being in that industry , another awakening came to me during my father-in-law ’ s battle with diabetes .
Maynard believes that our health priorities need fixing , which is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nutrition for Longevity , based on a one-two punch of key principles for human and environmental health : organic , regenerative farming that heals and restores the land , and a mostly plant-based menu based on recipes from cultures where people live the longest .
“ I do believe that modern medicine is needed in some cases and still plays an important part for areas that simply eating and living healthy can ’ t solve , but in the case of my father-in-law , it really hit home that as a society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions , ” Maynard said .
“ Instead of focusing on pharma for 80 percent of health-related solutions , I believe it should be the other way around .
We should be focused on food and lifestyle 80 % of the time and reduce the focus on pills to 20 percent .
” Maynard has worked in hematology , oncology , and several other disciplines of the mainstream allopathic healthcare system in the pharmaceutical industry , but her experience with her father-in-law led her to connect the dots and realize that the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lifestyle .
“ I couldn ’ t ignore the fact that we were losing the battle in chronic illness ; 80 percent of chronic illness can be prevented or reversed with lifestyle changes readily at our fingertips , ” she said .
“ I wanted to move to a new line of work that focuses on the 80 % .
” Maynard goes back to her roots , with a focus on “ food as medicine ” After leaving the pharma world behind , Maynard went to back to her roots : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew her own food just like the good old days .
Her decision to move back eventually sparked what became a revolutionary business idea in the world of healthy meal delivery services , leading to her founding of the company Nutrition for Longevity , which utilizes something especially rare : American-based organic and regenerative farm produce to create meals and recipes inspired by the world ’ s longest living people .
“ I thought , why not take my knowledge , my business knowledge and my passion for living a clean and healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the masses ?
” Maynard said about her thought process leading up to the founding of the company and subsequent organic farms that supply her produce .
“ I truly believe that food is medicine and that ’ s where I wanted to focus my mission on , to help people to make the right choices and have the right choices.
” Access to healthy and nourishing organically produced food grown in high quality soil is an uncommon and precious quantity in the United States .
Despite all of the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homegrown organic food is still barely a blip on the radar screen .
While the total number of organic farms in the United States grew by 56 % from 2011 to 2016 according to a Pew Research Center poll , the number is still relatively small : there were just a little over 14,000 organic farms in the U.S. as of January 2019 , representing less than 1 % of the 911 million acres of total farmland worldwide .
Maynard , already proficient in homesteading through her Alaska days , started the Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which includes a mixture of regenerative farming ( a form of organic farming that dramatically improves vital environmental factors including carbon sequestration , water retention , topsoil regeneration and conservation of land ) outdoors and aquaponic farming indoors .
This style of farming can also help prevent “ dead zones ” being caused by factory farm runoff .
Once a regenerative farming operation gets going , Maynard says it can produce far more food than conventional systems , a viewpoint in line with the United Nations report ‘ Wake Up Before It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that small-scale organic farming is the best way to “ feed the world , ” not large monoculture farms .
The result is a business that could quite possibly be a catalyst for changing the world , and the food system , in due time .
For now , Maynard , 41 , is focusing on getting the details right .
“ We ’ re focusing on everything we could to fix the food model , which I think is broke and one of the major stems of the healthcare industry today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on providing meals , along with snacks , that are consistent with principles of the residents ’ diets from longevity regions , where people live the longest .
Nutritionist , author and Daily Longevity Diet founder Valter Longo consults with Maynard and her team to keep the menu fresh and functional for optimizing human health .
report this ad “ We wanted to find an outlet , a way to get food to people in the right combination , the right macronutrient levels…So that people could really optimize their health ” Maynard said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and shipped out fresh from Longevity for Nutrition ’ s farms , and delivered to customers within 48 hours .
The first meal kits began shipping last October , and the company has continued to refine its recipes , and knowledge of human health , since then .
Maynard and her staff have toured countries ranging from Japan , Italy , Costa Rica and more to discover what works for the world ’ s healthiest and longest living people , taking these ideas and making them part of her company .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on healthy diets from around the world , including antioxidant rich organic coffee and imported Italian olive oil , the latter of which makes up a foundational food of many centenarians ’ diets .
While overseas ( Maynard spent stretches of time living in Germany and Switzerland ) , Maynard noticed she felt much better eating fresher , higher quality food , adding to her motivation to bring the same to those in her home country .
Nutrition for Longevity ’ s menu includes many of her favorite recipes , offering vegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with wild caught fish added to colorful palettes of organic vegetables , fruits , gluten-free grains and other staples .
“ Colorful vegetables are non-existent in our diet , ” Maynard said .
“ Many of the people in the longevity regions include a lot of blue and purple in their diets .
Both have been studied for longevity benefits that color is the least common in the American diet.
” Most of these cultures eat generous portions of colorful vegetables , blended masterfully into traditional dishes that provide top quality nourishment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create through its meal kits .
“ In the United States , only 1 in 10 people get the needed amount of fruits and vegetables , and that ’ s not shifting , at all , ” Maynard , whose favorite dishes from her company are the Nicoyan ( a region of Costa Rica known for its centenarians ) black bean and squash stew as well as the Okinawan soba noodle salad , said .
As Nutrition for Longevity continues to grow , her farming operations are expected to grow with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based farms stateside and showcasing a more efficient , natural way of growing food that could be the key to healing both soils and people .
“ We ’ ve expanded our models region for region , into Texas and California , ” she said .
“ In New Jersey we call it a micro farm , between 40 to 100 acres will always be our target size of the farm , it ’ s a working model we can replicate.
” While changing the land from monocultures , GMOs and “ conventional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organic seems like an overwhelming task , Maynard believes the time is now .
Many longtime , multi-generational farmers are in debt and large corporations are the ones profiting , she said , a system that is sowing seeds of despair and even farmer suicides across the United States .
But new companies like Nutrition for Longevity have the potential to create an entirely new system from the ground up .
“ More and more people are beginning to understand this is a change we need to make , a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , ” she said .
“ I do believe there ’ s momentum behind this food-as-medicine movement .
“ You can feed the population without damaging the environment , you can have both.
” Thank you for reading .
I have personally tried Nutrition for Longevity ’ s meal kits and I am a big fan .
If you ’ d like to browse the menu or try a meal kit today , click here .
Nutriton for Longevity can be found on Facebook , Instagram and on its website here .

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In most cases, the pharmaceutical and Biotech industries are worlds apart from the approach and lifestyle of natural living and holistic health.
But for Jennifer Maynard, who grew up on a homestead in Alaska and worked 20 years in the pharmaceutical and Biotech arena, the transition back to serving people through natural and holistic methods, starting from the ground up with healthy food and soil, was much quicker than can usually be expected.
Like most people who experience an “awakening” that leads them back to a more natural way of living and eating, Maynard’s career changes were brought on by experiences with loved ones.
“I lost my uncle to AIDS,” she said in a recent phone interview with AltHealthWorks.com.
“That was why I got into pharma in the first place – to try to help come up with effective treatments and cures for serious illnesses. After 20 years of being in that industry, another awakening came to me during my father-in-law’s battle with diabetes.
Maynard believes that our health priorities need fixing, which is part of why she founded a meal delivery service, Nutrition for Longevity, based on a one-two punch of key principles for human and environmental health: organic, regenerative farming that heals and restores the land, and a mostly plant-based menu based on recipes from cultures where people live the longest.
“I do believe that modern medicine is needed in some cases and still plays an important part for areas that simply eating and living healthy can’t solve, but in the case of my father-in-law, it really hit home that as a society we focus too much on pills as solutions,” Maynard said.
“Instead of focusing on pharma for 80 percent of health-related solutions, I believe it should be the other way around. We should be focused on food and lifestyle 80% of the time and reduce the focus on pills to 20 percent. ”
Maynard has worked in hematology, oncology, and several other disciplines of the mainstream allopathic healthcare system in the pharmaceutical industry, but her experience with her father-in-law led her to connect the dots and realize that the biggest health problems currently faced originate from diet and lifestyle.
“I couldn’t ignore the fact that we were losing the battle in chronic illness; 80 percent of chronic illness can be prevented or reversed with lifestyle changes readily at our fingertips,” she said.
“I wanted to move to a new line of work that focuses on the 80%.”
Maynard goes back to her roots, with a focus on “food as medicine”
After leaving the pharma world behind, Maynard went to back to her roots: her homestead in Alaska, where she grew her own food just like the good old days.
Her decision to move back eventually sparked what became a revolutionary business idea in the world of healthy meal delivery services, leading to her founding of the company Nutrition for Longevity, which utilizes something especially rare: American-based organic and regenerative farm produce to create meals and recipes inspired by the world’s longest living people.
“I thought, why not take my knowledge, my business knowledge and my passion for living a clean and healthy lifestyle, and really bring that to the masses?” Maynard said about her thought process leading up to the founding of the company and subsequent organic farms that supply her produce.
“I truly believe that food is medicine and that’s where I wanted to focus my mission on, to help people to make the right choices and have the right choices.”
Access to healthy and nourishing organically produced food grown in high quality soil is an uncommon and precious quantity in the United States.
Despite all of the country’s wealth and the growing organic movement, homegrown organic food is still barely a blip on the radar screen.
While the total number of organic farms in the United States grew by 56% from 2011 to 2016 according to a Pew Research Center poll, the number is still relatively small: there were just a little over 14,000 organic farms in the U.S. as of January 2019, representing less than 1% of the 911 million acres of total farmland worldwide.
Maynard, already proficient in homesteading through her Alaska days, started the Greater Greens Regenerative Farming Operation in New Jersey, which includes a mixture of regenerative farming (a form of organic farming that dramatically improves vital environmental factors including carbon sequestration, water retention, topsoil regeneration and conservation of land) outdoors and aquaponic farming indoors. This style of farming can also help prevent “dead zones” being caused by factory farm runoff.
Once a regenerative farming operation gets going, Maynard says it can produce far more food than conventional systems, a viewpoint in line with the United Nations report ‘Wake Up Before It’s Too Late’ which agreed that small-scale organic farming is the best way to “feed the world,” not large monoculture farms.
The result is a business that could quite possibly be a catalyst for changing the world, and the food system, in due time.
For now, Maynard, 41, is focusing on getting the details right.
“We’re focusing on everything we could to fix the food model, which I think is broke and one of the major stems of the healthcare industry today,” she said.
The focus is on providing meals, along with snacks, that are consistent with principles of the residents’ diets from longevity regions, where people live the longest. Nutritionist, author and Daily Longevity Diet founder Valter Longo consults with Maynard and her team to keep the menu fresh and functional for optimizing human health.
report this ad“We wanted to find an outlet, a way to get food to people in the right combination, the right macronutrient levels…So that people could really optimize their health” Maynard said.
Meals are also picked, assembled, and shipped out fresh from Longevity for Nutrition’s farms, and delivered to customers within 48 hours.
The first meal kits began shipping last October, and the company has continued to refine its recipes, and knowledge of human health, since then. Maynard and her staff have toured countries ranging from Japan, Italy, Costa Rica and more to discover what works for the world’s healthiest and longest living people, taking these ideas and making them part of her company.
The company has also begun launching new products based on healthy diets from around the world, including antioxidant rich organic coffee and imported Italian olive oil, the latter of which makes up a foundational food of many centenarians’ diets.
While overseas (Maynard spent stretches of time living in Germany and Switzerland), Maynard noticed she felt much better eating fresher, higher quality food, adding to her motivation to bring the same to those in her home country. Nutrition for Longevity’s menu includes many of her favorite recipes, offering vegan, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly and pescatarian options with wild caught fish added to colorful palettes of organic vegetables, fruits, gluten-free grains and other staples.
“Colorful vegetables are non-existent in our diet,” Maynard said. “Many of the people in the longevity regions include a lot of blue and purple in their diets. Both have been studied for longevity benefits that color is the least common in the American diet.”
Most of these cultures eat generous portions of colorful vegetables, blended masterfully into traditional dishes that provide top quality nourishment and taste, which Nutrition for Longevity strives to create through its meal kits.
“In the United States, only 1 in 10 people get the needed amount of fruits and vegetables, and that’s not shifting, at all,” Maynard, whose favorite dishes from her company are the Nicoyan (a region of Costa Rica known for its centenarians) black bean and squash stew as well as the Okinawan soba noodle salad, said.
As Nutrition for Longevity continues to grow, her farming operations are expected to grow with it, increasing the amount of regenerative agriculture based farms stateside and showcasing a more efficient, natural way of growing food that could be the key to healing both soils and people.
“We’ve expanded our models region for region, into Texas and California,” she said. “In New Jersey we call it a micro farm, between 40 to 100 acres will always be our target size of the farm, it’s a working model we can replicate.”
While changing the land from monocultures, GMOs and “conventional” pesticide laced farming to regenerative and organic seems like an overwhelming task, Maynard believes the time is now.
Many longtime, multi-generational farmers are in debt and large corporations are the ones profiting, she said, a system that is sowing seeds of despair and even farmer suicides across the United States. But new companies like Nutrition for Longevity have the potential to create an entirely new system from the ground up.
“More and more people are beginning to understand this is a change we need to make, a lot of people are starting to back us and support us,” she said. “I do believe there’s momentum behind this food-as-medicine movement.
“You can feed the population without damaging the environment, you can have both.”
A message from the author:
Thank you for reading. I have personally tried Nutrition for Longevity’s meal kits and I am a big fan. If you’d like to browse the menu or try a meal kit today, click here.
Nutriton for Longevity can be found on Facebook, Instagram and on its website here.
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althealthworks--2020-06-30--600 Physicians send letter to White House Stating Lockdowns are a “Mass Casualty Incident,” Causes o

600 Physicians send letter to White House Stating Lockdowns are a “Mass Casualty Incident,” Causes of Harm from Other Causes Underreported

The coronavirus pandemic has caused disease and many deaths around the world , and different countries have responded to it in many different ways .
In the United States , stay-at-home orders passed down by governors are expected to continue until at least mid-June , with the potential for more quarantine executive orders later in the year if a “ second wave ” of COVID-19 ends up happening .
Some officials are threatening to keep the orders in place until August , even as death tolls drop and immunity continues to rise in many areas .
While the death tolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded in perpetuity since the outbreak began in January , the virus hasn ’ t been the only cause of widespread suffering , according to a new letter that has been sent to President Trump by more than 600 of the nation ’ s physicians .
In the letter , which was written about extensively by Forbes.com and the Associated Press , the physicians state that quarantines themselves are directly contributing to countless undocumented , understudied and oftentimes undereported health problems , constituting a “ mass casualty incident ” with “ exponentially growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-COVID patients in its own right .
“ Ending the lockdowns are not about Wall Street or disregard for people ’ s lives ; it about saving lives , ” said Dr. Marilyn Singleton , a California based anesthesiologist and signer of the letter who blogs about the damage the response to the coronavirus is doing to the fabric of society .
“ We can not let this disease change the U.S. from a free , energetic society to a society of broken souls dependent on government handouts.
” Dr. Simone Gold , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , agreed that the lockdown ’ s negative effects are being widely underestimated .
“ The downstream health effects…are being massively under-estimated and under-reported .
This is an order of magnitude error , ” she said .
Suicide hotline calls have increase 600 % , the letter states , and 150,000 Americans who would have had new cancer detected through routine screening have not been able to receive medical attention .
In certain areas including Los Angeles , the suicide hotline numbers are rising even higher .
Untreated heart attacks and strokes are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occurring , the physicians added .
“ We are alarmed at what appears to be a lack of consideration for the future health of our patients , ” Gold added .
“ Patients fearful of visiting hospitals and doctors ’ offices are dying because COVID-phobia is keeping them from seeking care , ” the Forbes article stated .
“ One patient died at home of a heart attack rather than go to an emergency room .
The number of severe heart attacks being treated in nine U.S hospitals surveyed dropped by nearly 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ a second wave of deaths ’ indirectly caused by the virus is likely .
Americans ’ mental and physical health are both being gravely affected , the letter continued .
“ The millions of casualties of a continued shutdown will be hiding in plain sight , but they will be called alcoholism , homelessness , suicide , heart attack , stroke , or kidney failure .
In youths it will be called financial instability , unemployment , despair , drug addiction , unplanned pregnancies , poverty , and abuse .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medium , and long-term harm to people ’ s health with a continued shutdown , ” the letter added , also stating that “ keeping schools and universities closed is incalculably detrimental for children , teenagers , and young adults for decades to come.
” Many seek to avoid hospitals , despair that comes with them Karen Whitsett , a Democratic state representative from Michigan , said that her decision to avoid going to a hospital and to instead treat her COVID-19 symptoms with the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine saved her life .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” before she started to feel relief , according to a report from the Detroit Free Press .
Whitsett had experienced shortness of breath , swollen lymph nodes , and what felt like a sinus infection .
She said she instinctively felt like she needed to avoid going to the hospital prior to taking the drug as prescribed by her physician along with an antibiotic , because of the dire situation that had been going on during the midpoint of the coronavirus crisis that has continued into late May .
Hospital visitation restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places where morale is dropping like a stone according to some doctors , including Dr. Jane Orient , executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons , who said the following to Forbes .
“ Even patients who do get admitted to hospital , say for a heart problem , are prisoners .
No one can be with them , ” she said .
report this ad “ Visitation at a rare single-story hospital was through closed outside window , talking via telephone , ” she wrote us .
“ To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to make an appointment ( only one group of two per day ! )
, put on a mask , get your temperature taken , and get a visitor ’ s badge of the proper color of the day.
” Dr. Orient added that “ zero ” cases of COVID-19 are likely prevented by these practices .
But “ the loss of patient morale , loss of oversight care , especially at night are incalculable , ” she said .
Hospitals are beginning to adjust and reopen their facilities for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must reconfigure their operations for social distancing .
“ As the number of deaths from the virus begin to decline , we are likely to awaken to this new wave of casualties the 600 physicians are warning about , ” the Forbes article , which is approaching two million page views , stated .
“ We should be listening to the doctors , and heed their advice immediately.
” Note : The article , which can be read in full here , also states that the letter was “ 100 % physician grassroots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This article was first published on May 30 and updated on June 30 .

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The respiratory disease COVID-19 has been far from the only cause of widespread suffering and death since the coronavirus pandemic hit, according to a letter that was sent to President Trump by more than 600 of the nation’s physicians earlier this year.
In the letter, which was written about extensively by Forbes.com and the Associated Press, hundreds of physicians have stated that quarantines themselves are directly contributing to countless undocumented, and potentially deadly health problems, constituting a “mass casualty incident” with “exponentially growing negative health consequences” to millions of non-COVID patients in its own right.
“Ending the lockdowns are not about Wall Street or disregard for people’s lives; it about saving lives,” said Dr. Marilyn Singleton, a California based anesthesiologist and signer of the letter who blogs about the damage the response to the coronavirus is doing to the fabric of society.
“We cannot let this disease change the U.S. from a free, energetic society to a society of broken souls dependent on government handouts.”
Dr. Simone Gold, an emergency medicine specialist in Los Angeles, agreed that the lockdown’s negative effects are being widely underestimated.
“The downstream health effects…are being massively under-estimated and under-reported. This is an order of magnitude error,” she said.
At the time of the letter’s release this past May, hotline calls had increased 600%, the letter stated, and 150,000 Americans who would have had new cancer detected through routine screening have not been able to receive medical attention.
Untreated heart attacks and strokes are also part of the dangers that have been happening, the physicians added.
“We are alarmed at what appears to be a lack of consideration for the future health of our patients,” Gold added.
“Patients fearful of visiting hospitals and doctors’ offices are dying because COVID-phobia is keeping them from seeking care,” the Forbes article stated.
“One patient died at home of a heart attack rather than go to an emergency room. The number of severe heart attacks being treated in nine U.S hospitals surveyed dropped by nearly 40% since March.
Americans’ mental and physical health are both being gravely affected, the letter continued.
“The millions of casualties of a continued shutdown will be hiding in plain sight, but they will be called alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure. In youths it will be called financial instability, unemployment, despair, drug addiction, unplanned pregnancies, poverty, and abuse.
“It is impossible to overstate the short, medium, and long-term harm to people’s health with a continued shutdown,” the letter added, also stating that “keeping schools and universities closed is incalculably detrimental for children, teenagers, and young adults for decades to come.”
Many seek to avoid hospitals, despair that comes with them
Karen Whitsett, a Democratic state representative from Michigan, said that her decision to avoid going to a hospital and to instead treat her COVID-19 symptoms with the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine saved her life.
“It was less than two hours,” before she started to feel relief, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. Whitsett had experienced shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, and what felt like a sinus infection.
She said she instinctively felt like she needed to avoid going to the hospital prior to taking the drug as prescribed by her physician along with an antibiotic, because of the dire situation that had been going on during the midpoint of the coronavirus crisis that has continued into late May.
Hospital visitation restrictions and neglect have turned hospitals into lonely places where morale is dropping like a stone according to some doctors, including Dr. Jane Orient, executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, who said the following to Forbes.
“Even patients who do get admitted to hospital, say for a heart problem, are prisoners. No one can be with them,” she said.
“Visitation at a rare single-story hospital was through closed outside window, talking via telephone,” she wrote us. “To get permission to go to the window you have to make an appointment (only one group of two per day!), put on a mask, get your temperature taken, and get a visitor’s badge of the proper color of the day.”
Dr. Orient added that “zero” cases of COVID-19 are likely prevented by these practices.
But “the loss of patient morale, loss of oversight care, especially at night are incalculable,” she said.
Hospitals are beginning to adjust and reopen their facilities for more “elective” procedures, but now must reconfigure their operations for social distancing.
report this ad“As the number of deaths from the virus begin to decline, we are likely to awaken to this new wave of casualties the 600 physicians are warning about,” the Forbes article, which is approaching two million page views, stated. “We should be listening to the doctors, and heed their advice immediately.”
Note: The article, which can be read in full here, also states that the letter was “100% physician grassroots” and “0% GOP.”
This article was first published on May 30.
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althealthworks--2020-07-06--Kale Now One of the Top 3 Vegetables Most Contaminated With Toxic Cancer-Linked Pesticides

Every year the Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) publishes a report on the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables and fruits on the market .
The list is called The Dirty Dozen , and consists of produce that is important to buy organic , or use a special wash to remove the pesticides .
The list changes slightly every year , and in 2020 , there is bad news for kale lovers .
As healthy as kale usually is , non-organic kale became number 3 on the Dirty Dozen list ( the second vegetable after spinach ) , because over 50 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The EWG ’ s analysis found residues of DCPA or Dacthal on kale , which the EPA labeled as a possible carcinogen back in 1995 .
In 2005 , many manufacturers stopped using it on crops of artichokes , beans , and cucumbers , due to worries of drinking water contamination .
The European Union banned using Dacthal on all crops in 2009 .
However , in the U.S. , this cancer-causing pesticide is still used on not only kale , but also broccoli , sweet potatoes , eggplant , and turnips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2016 , roughly 500,000 pounds of Dacthal was used on crops mainly in California and Washington state .
However , only in California does all pesticide use have to be reported , so the number is likely much higher .
This pesticide is concerning not only because of its residues on kale and other produce , but it can contaminate drinking water , and travel through air to communities near the farms .
Besides it being a possible carcinogen , it is a suspected endocrine disruptor , as well as harmful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for contamination of two other cancer-causing chemicals : TCDD and hexachlorobenzene .
USDA data from 2017 showed that over 90 percent of kale is contaminated with at least two pesticide residues .
These include insecticides bifenthrin and cypermethrin , and pesticide permethrin .
The last one can be detected in human urine , and is linked to adverse neurological events and ADHD in children .
While kale remains a health food , it is necessary to buy it from organic sources .
The rest of the produce from the Dirty Dozen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The full list of the latest Dirty Dozen ( the first 12 items are most commonly discussed ) is as follows : If you can not find these organically but choose to use them , do use a produce wash that will remove some pesticide residues from your fruits and vegetables .
Certified Organic Veggie Wash , for example , is manufactured from sunflower oil , apple cider vinegar , orange and lemon oils , and coconut oil ( plus potassium hydroxide used to turn oil into soap , and citric acid ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemicals from pesticides .
To use it on firm produces like potatoes and apples , all you have to do is spray the veggie wash. To wash soft produce and leafy greens , you mix 2 oz .
of the veggie wash with a large bowl of water and soak the produce for 30 seconds .
Rinse everything after using the veggies wash for all produce .
This article was first published in 2019 and updated for 2020 .
If you ’ d like to learn how to grow your own food as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 2020 online school , click here .

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Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a report on the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables and fruits on the market. The list is called The Dirty Dozen, and consists of produce that is important to buy organic, or use a special wash to remove the pesticides.
The list changes slightly every year, and in 2021, there is bad news for kale lovers. As healthy as kale usually is, non-organic kale became number 3 on the Dirty Dozen list (the second vegetable after spinach), because over 50 percent of it tested positive for cancer-causing pesticides.
The Problem With Kale
The EWG’s analysis found residues of DCPA or Dacthal on kale, which the EPA labeled as a possible carcinogen back in 1995. In 2005, many manufacturers stopped using it on crops of artichokes, beans, and cucumbers, due to worries of drinking water contamination.
The European Union banned using Dacthal on all crops in 2009.
However, in the U.S., this cancer-causing pesticide is still used on not only kale, but also broccoli, sweet potatoes, eggplant, and turnips, according to the EGW kale report.
In 2016, roughly 500,000 pounds of Dacthal was used on crops mainly in California and Washington state. However, only in California does all pesticide use have to be reported, so the number is likely much higher.
This pesticide is concerning not only because of its residues on kale and other produce, but it can contaminate drinking water, and travel through air to communities near the farms.
Besides it being a possible carcinogen, it is a suspected endocrine disruptor, as well as harmful for thyroid function.
Additionally, Dacthal tested positive for contamination of two other cancer-causing chemicals: TCDD and hexachlorobenzene.
USDA data from 2017 showed that over 90 percent of kale is contaminated with at least two pesticide residues.
These include insecticides bifenthrin and cypermethrin, and pesticide permethrin. The last one can be detected in human urine, and is linked to adverse neurological events and ADHD in children.
While kale remains a health food, it is necessary to buy it from organic sources. The rest of the produce from the Dirty Dozen should be bought organically as well.
The Dirty Dozen 2021
The full list of the latest Dirty Dozen (the first 12 items are most commonly discussed) is as follows:
Strawberries Spinach Kale Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell and hot peppers Celery Tomatoes Potatoes Cherry tomatoes Lettuce Blueberries Cucumbers Plums Green beans Tangerines Grapefruit Raspberries Snap peas Oranges Carrots
See the full 2021 list here.
Washing The Produce To Remove Pesticides
If you cannot find these organically but choose to use them, do use a produce wash that will remove some pesticide residues from your fruits and vegetables.
Certified Organic Veggie Wash, for example, is manufactured from sunflower oil, apple cider vinegar, orange and lemon oils, and coconut oil (plus potassium hydroxide used to turn oil into soap, and citric acid) to cut through the wax and remove chemicals from pesticides.
To use it on firm produces like potatoes and apples, all you have to do is spray the veggie wash. To wash soft produce and leafy greens, you mix 2 oz. of the veggie wash with a large bowl of water and soak the produce for 30 seconds. Rinse everything after using the veggies wash for all produce.
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althealthworks--2020-07-06--EWG: Always Buy These Three Foods Organic to Avoid the GMO Versions

The annual “ Clean Fifteen ” and “ Dirty Dozen ” list produced by the Environmental Working Group is one of the most sought-after resources for people who want to avoid eating foods that are sprayed heavily with pesticides that have been linked to large numbers of health problems .
While most people seek out the list because of its advice on pesticides , including the twelve foods that contain the most potentially harmful synthetic pesticide residues and the fifteen foods that contain the least , this year ’ s version also included an important piece of information that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : a shrewd bit of advice on the three genetically modified food crops that most people still don ’ t know about in the United States .
Because their status as genetically engineered crops is not especially well known , it ’ s highly likely that most people who buy these crops with any sort of regularity has bought GMO versions on accident .
And because there is still no plain text GMO labeling standard in the United States as is the case in over 60 countries across the world , many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re really buying when it comes to these three foods .
EWG : Buy These Organic to Avoid These GMOs According to the 2020 EWG list , there are three different varieties of produce sold in the United States that are produced from genetically modified seeds that most people are not aware of nowadays .
Most GMOs , like corn , soybeans and canola oil , are used in processed , packaged foods , for animal feed , or even for fuel like ethanol , but the following three GMO crops are much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consumer and consumed directly afterward .
“ Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce , ” the 2020 EWG report states .
The three crops in question are as follows : According to the Non-GMO Project ’ s website NonGMOProject.org , both green zucchini and yellow summer squash , which are part of the same species , Cucurbita pepo , could potentially be GMO if they are purchased in the United States and Canada .
These types of GMO squash are only allowed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws regarding the cultivation of genetically engineered produce are more lax , but they are still allowed to be sold as fresh produce in both the U.S. and Canada .
As of 2011 , there were 5,000 acres being cultivated within the United States .
As of 2013 , that number had quintupled to 25,000 acres ; the size of about ten small family farms according to Mother Jones .
No further updates have been given on the amount of GMO squash and zucchini being produced , but according to a 2017 Monsanto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or planting has been approved in any other country.
” If you want to avoid GMO squash or zucchini , always buy organic to be on the safe side , the EWG ’ s 2020 list recommends .
One of the healthiest foods for digestion , papayas are even made into digestive enzyme supplements for people to take with them on-the-go .
But what most people don ’ t realize is that not all papayas are created equal — in fact , a whopping 77 % of Hawaiian papaya growers , where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown , originates from genetically engineered seeds , according to 2015 USDA statistics .
As is the case with squash , little data is available on how widespread these GMO papayas are beyond the Hawaiian statistics .
Buy organic whenever possible , or from another state if organic is not available .
The third at-risk food to watch out for , sweet corn is another little known genetically engineered food to watch out for at the grocery store .
While Monsanto attempted to sell GMO sweet corn directly to consumers and was buttressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just that , a 2013 study by Friends of the Earth found that the pesticide-producing , direct-to-consumer corn was mostly a flop , as only two corn samples out of 71 found at U.S. grocery stores were found to be genetically modified .
Only 10 percent of sweet corn is GMO as of 2018 according to the Washington Post , and most corn-on-the-cob is not genetically engineered , however .
That being said , you ’ ll definitely want to buy organic , or at least “ know your farmer ” when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though it did make the second spot for least amount of pesticides on the 2020 Clean Fifteen list .
report this adif you want to be 100 % sure that you don ’ t spend your hard earned cash on something that has been genetically engineered in a laboratory by Monsanto or its parent company , Bayer , however , always buy sweet corn , and especially any products with corn listed as an ingredient , only if they are labeled as being organic or non-GMO whenever possible , and do your best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of corn the old-fashioned way .

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The annual “Clean Fifteen” and “Dirty Dozen” list produced by the Environmental Working Group is one of the most sought-after resources for people who want to avoid eating foods that are sprayed heavily with pesticides that have been linked to large numbers of health problems.
While most people seek out the list because of its advice on pesticides, including the twelve foods that contain the most potentially harmful synthetic pesticide residues and the fifteen foods that contain the least, this year’s version also included an important piece of information that is once again getting lost in the shuffle: a shrewd bit of advice on the three genetically modified food crops that most people still don’t know about in the United States.
Because their status as genetically engineered crops is not especially well known, it’s highly likely that most people who buy these crops with any sort of regularity has bought GMO versions on accident.
And because there is still no plain text GMO labeling standard in the United States as is the case in over 60 countries across the world, many people have absolutely no idea what they’re really buying when it comes to these three foods.
EWG: Buy These Organic to Avoid These GMOs
According to the 2020 EWG list, there are three different varieties of produce sold in the United States that are produced from genetically modified seeds that most people are not aware of nowadays. Most GMOs, like corn, soybeans and canola oil, are used in processed, packaged foods, for animal feed, or even for fuel like ethanol, but the following three GMO crops are much more likely to be sold direct to the consumer and consumed directly afterward.
“Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce,” the 2020 EWG report states.
The three crops in question are as follows:
Green Zucchini/Summer Squash:
According to the Non-GMO Project’s website NonGMOProject.org, both green zucchini and yellow summer squash, which are part of the same species, Cucurbita pepo, could potentially be GMO if they are purchased in the United States and Canada.
These types of GMO squash are only allowed to be grown in the United States, where laws regarding the cultivation of genetically engineered produce are more lax, but they are still allowed to be sold as fresh produce in both the U.S. and Canada.
As of 2011, there were 5,000 acres being cultivated within the United States. As of 2013, that number had quintupled to 25,000 acres; the size of about ten small family farms according to Mother Jones.
No further updates have been given on the amount of GMO squash and zucchini being produced, but according to a 2017 Monsanto biotechnology guide, “no additional import or planting has been approved in any other country.”
If you want to avoid GMO squash or zucchini, always buy organic to be on the safe side, the EWG’s 2020 list recommends.
Papaya:
One of the healthiest foods for digestion, papayas are even made into digestive enzyme supplements for people to take with them on-the-go.
But what most people don’t realize is that not all papayas are created equal — in fact, a whopping 77% of Hawaiian papaya growers, where the largest percentage of U.S. papayas is typically grown, originates from genetically engineered seeds, according to 2015 USDA statistics.
As is the case with squash, little data is available on how widespread these GMO papayas are beyond the Hawaiian statistics. Buy organic whenever possible, or from another state if organic is not available.
Sweet Corn:
The third at-risk food to watch out for, sweet corn is another little known genetically engineered food to watch out for at the grocery store.
While Monsanto attempted to sell GMO sweet corn directly to consumers and was buttressed by a deal with Wal-Mart to do just that, a 2013 study by Friends of the Earth found that the pesticide-producing, direct-to-consumer corn was mostly a flop, as only two corn samples out of 71 found at U.S. grocery stores were found to be genetically modified.
Only 10 percent of sweet corn is GMO as of 2018 according to the Washington Post, and most corn-on-the-cob is not genetically engineered, however.
That being said, you’ll definitely want to buy organic, or at least “know your farmer” when it comes to buying sweet corn, even though it did make the second spot for least amount of pesticides on the 2020 Clean Fifteen list.
report this adif you want to be 100% sure that you don’t spend your hard earned cash on something that has been genetically engineered in a laboratory by Monsanto or its parent company, Bayer, however, always buy sweet corn, and especially any products with corn listed as an ingredient, only if they are labeled as being organic or non-GMO whenever possible, and do your best to support farmers who grow any type of corn the old-fashioned way.
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althealthworks--2020-07-06--New York Governor Cuomo Announces Partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates to “Reimagine Education,” Dr

New York Governor Cuomo Announces Partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates to “Reimagine Education,” Draws Backlash from Educators and Parents

The former founder of the Microsoft computer corporation , Bill Gates has risen to the number two position on the list of the world ’ s top five richest people for 2020 according to Forbes.com , with an estimated net worth of 98 billion dollars .
While Gates was once focused mostly on the computer business , he now has turned most of his attention to the Gates Foundation , investing in an increasingly large portfolio of world-changing ( and highly controversial ) projects , including the funding of a project to block out the sun with geoengineering alongside Harvard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( GMO ) mosquitoes to be released in at least two U.S. states soon , a program to outfit small farmers with GMO lab altered seeds , and many others .
The Gates Foundation has also been heavily involved in technology over the years , including its decision to fund the creation of a “ technology that embeds immunization records into a child ’ s skin , ” using a “ quantum dot dye that is delivered , along with a vaccine , by a microneedle patch , ” according to a 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device , which uses microneedles to deliver the dye , can later be scanned and read via a smartphone .
These are just a few of the monumental changes Gates , his wife , and his Foundation have sought to bring , or impose , upon the world .
Recently and quietly among the hullabaloo of the coronavirus crisis , the governor of the fourth most populous state in the United States , Andrew Cuomo , announced that he and New York State have been working with the Gates Foundation on a plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , the very fabric of its educational system for many years to come .
NY Governor Cuomo : “ Let ’ s Open a Smarter Education System ” with Help From Bill Gates Speaking on May 5 , during one of the state and New York City ’ s most difficult periods of dealing with the coronavirus , Cuomo laid out his plans for working with Gates to “ reimagine ” the state ’ s educational system with technology .
“ The idea of everybody goes and sits in a classroom and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classroom and teaches that class , and you do that all across the city , all across the state , all these buildings ; ‘ Why , with all the technology you have ?
’ ” Cuomo asks in the video below ( scroll to the 8:31 mark to see his announcement ) .
Cuomo said that the state is working with Gates to revolutionize education .
It is expected that the Foundation will convene with experts to discuss potential changes moving forward in a post-coronavirus era .
“ It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s open a better school , and let ’ s open a smarter education system , ” Cuomo states .
“ And I want to thank the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , we ’ ll be working with them on this project…Bill Gates is a visionary in many ways and his ideas and thoughts on technology and education he ’ s spoke about for years.
” “ But I think we now have a moment in history where we can actually incorporate and advance those ideas.
” Parents , Teachers Across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Plans Speaking out in opposition to the plan , parents and teachers across New York state have released a letter in opposition to Cuomo and Gates ’ plans , sharing their concerns with the overuse of technology and distance learning in schools .
Gates has also been involved in the creation of Common Core , they said , a far-reaching protocol adopted by schools that critics say places a heavy premium on test scores over in-depth learning .
“ Bill Gates and his reforms have been disastrous , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Buffalo , NY Board of Education Member Larry Scott , who added that his children have been crying at night due to the nature of their school in the coronavirus era so far .
“ We don ’ t want our children on screens all the time , ” she said .
The full video can be viewed below :

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The former founder of the Microsoft computer corporation, Bill Gates has risen to the number two position on the list of the world’s top five richest people for 2020 according to Forbes.com, with an estimated net worth of 98 billion dollars.
Gates Foundation Has Previously Proposed Embeddable Vaccine IDs for Children
While Gates was once focused mostly on the computer business, he now has turned most of his attention to the Gates Foundation, investing in an increasingly large portfolio of world-changing (and highly controversial) projects, including the funding of a project to block out the sun with geoengineering alongside Harvard reserchers, the creation of genetically engineered (GMO) mosquitoes to be released in at least two U.S. states soon, a program to outfit small farmers with GMO lab altered seeds, and many others.
The Gates Foundation has also been heavily involved in technology over the years, including its decision to fund the creation of a “technology that embeds immunization records into a child’s skin,” using a “quantum dot dye that is delivered, along with a vaccine, by a microneedle patch,” according to a 2018 article written by Scientific American.com.
The device, which uses microneedles to deliver the dye, can later be scanned and read via a smartphone.
These are just a few of the monumental changes Gates, his wife, and his Foundation have sought to bring, or impose, upon the world.
Recently and quietly among the hullabaloo of the coronavirus crisis, the governor of the fourth most populous state in the United States, Andrew Cuomo, announced that he and New York State have been working with the Gates Foundation on a plan that could “reimagine,” and change, the very fabric of its educational system for many years to come.
NY Governor Cuomo: “Let’s Open a Smarter Education System” with Help From Bill Gates
Speaking on May 5, during one of the state and New York City’s most difficult periods of dealing with the coronavirus, Cuomo laid out his plans for working with Gates to “reimagine” the state’s educational system with technology.
“The idea of everybody goes and sits in a classroom and the teacher is in front of that classroom and teaches that class, and you do that all across the city, all across the state, all these buildings; ‘Why, with all the technology you have?’” Cuomo asks in the video below (scroll to the 8:31 mark to see his announcement).
Cuomo said that the state is working with Gates to revolutionize education. It is expected that the Foundation will convene with experts to discuss potential changes moving forward in a post-coronavirus era.
“It’s not just about re-opening schools, let’s open a better school, and let’s open a smarter education system,” Cuomo states.
“And I want to thank the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we’ll be working with them on this project…Bill Gates is a visionary in many ways and his ideas and thoughts on technology and education he’s spoke about for years.”
“But I think we now have a moment in history where we can actually incorporate and advance those ideas.”
Parents, Teachers Across the State Speak Out on Cuomo, Gates Foundation Plans
Speaking out in opposition to the plan, parents and teachers across New York state have released a letter in opposition to Cuomo and Gates’ plans, sharing their concerns with the overuse of technology and distance learning in schools.
Gates has also been involved in the creation of Common Core, they said, a far-reaching protocol adopted by schools that critics say places a heavy premium on test scores over in-depth learning.
report this ad“Bill Gates and his reforms have been disastrous, and it’s been proven over and over,” said Buffalo, NY Board of Education Member Larry Scott, who added that his children have been crying at night due to the nature of their school in the coronavirus era so far.
“I think it’s horribly insulting, horribly reckless, and irresponsible.”
Rachel Fix-Domninguez, a Buffalo school parent, agreed with Scott.
“We don’t want our children on screens all the time,” she said.
The full video can be viewed below:
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althealthworks--2020-07-06--The Truth About Almond Milk: Industry Insider’s Shocking Admission.