althealthworks--2020-04-26--Governors Loosen Up on “Stay at Home” Orders, Stanford Study Challenges Official COVID-19 Death Rate

News regarding the corona-virus has changed at a rapid pace in the past week , as states begin to reopen segments of the economy and new studies and official changes to the statistics have called the true death count of COVID-19 into question .
This past week protesters have gathered outside of Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer ’ s home , demanding action .
Whitmer ’ s order has been criticized as being among the strictest in the nation , including the closing of large gardening centers across the state .
Whitmer also announced today the loosening of several restrictions this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home , Stay Safe Order ” until May 15th .
This is the second extension of the governor ’ s order .
For the time being , the Michigan governor has decided to allow non-essential retailers to reopen and offer curbside pickup ; large gardening centers are now allowed to reopen .
Residents are allowed to resume recreational activities where social distancing guidelines can be followed , such as golf and motorized boating , bike repair shops will be open , and travel between residences is now allowed .
Face masks are required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and although Michigan residents will not be fined , like fellow Americans residing in California , businesses are encouraged to deny entry to those without a mask .
The governor warned that assessment is constant , and if cases spike , changes will be reversed .
You can see the complete executive order here , as well as the changes made by multiple states here .
In the meantime , here ’ s what other states have announced : Georgia : Gyms , hair salons , bowling alleys and tattoo parlors began reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hygiene requirements .
Hospitals can resume elective surgeries .
On April 27 , movie theaters can reopen , and restaurants can have limited .
dine-in service .
The plan has been met with skepticism within the state , as The Wall Street Journal reports .
Oklahoma : Hair salons , barber shops , nail salons , pet groomers and spas reopened on April 24 with social distancing , if they aren ’ t in communities with more restrictions in place .
Gov .
Kevin Stitt has announced .
State parks and outdoor recreation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expands May 1 to include sit-down restaurants , movie theaters , sporting venues and gyms , also with social distancing .
Places of worship can reopen for in-person worship if they leave every other row or pew open .
Tennessee : The state ’ s safer-at-home order ends April 30 , so most businesses can reopen May 1 .
Restaurants can open for dine-in services at half capacity starting April 27 .
Retail stores can open on April 29 .
Counties with their own health departments , which include those home to Memphis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own reopen strategies .
South Carolina : Stores selling furniture , clothing , sporting goods , books and flowers , among others , as well as department stores and flea markets were allowed to reopen at 5 p.m. on April 20 at no more than 20 % capacity and with social distancing .
Beaches followed on April 21 .
Local and county governments could still order closures .
Pennsylvania : Construction projects deemed nonessential can restart on May 1 .
Gov .
Tom Wolf has said he hopes to ease restrictions in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on May 8 to allow child-care facilities and in-store retail sales to re-open .
Vermont : Crews of no more than two could resume outdoor work and construction in unoccupied buildings beginning April 20 .
Retailers could reopen with curbside pick-up and delivery services .
Idaho : Its first stage for reopening could begin May 1 if certain criteria are met and would allow day cares , camps and places of worship ( with social distancing ) to reopen .
Arkansas : Governor Asa Hutchinson , a Republican , said that targeted responses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statewide order .
He questioned the effectiveness of stay-at-home orders in other states , calling them “ an illusion ” because residents still leave home for shopping , and many even continue to go to work .
“ The question is , ‘ Are you accomplishing anything by doing that order ? '
” Hutchinson said April 2 .
Hutchinson also defended his decision by pointing out that Arkansas has fewer cases than many states that issued such orders .
Iowa : Documents released April 1 by the office of Governor Kim Reynolds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state is using a 12-point scale to decide whether to issue a stay-at-home order .
The scale considers factors such as the ages of people with infections , the number of hospitalizations and the rate of long-term care outbreaks .
According to the documents , the governor would issue a statewide order if 10 points are scored on the scale — which has yet to happen .
In the meantime , the governor has temporarily closed many businesses , and banned gatherings of more than 10 people .
Health care professionals in Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statewide order .
Nebraska : Governor Pete Ricketts , a Republican , said that the right approach for his state is responding county-by-county when there are signs of community spread .
He noted , though , that other governors had been urging him to issue a statewide order .
North Dakota : Governor Doug Burgum , a Republican , has not issued statewide orders to stay at home , though he did temporarily close bars , restaurants , theaters , schools , and other venues and businesses .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s about avoiding contact , ” the governor said March 25 , while adding that he was open to different guidance if the situation changes .
He said North Dakota was “ blessed ” compared to other states because of its relatively low number of cases .
Even so , Burgum later expressed frustration that some people in the state were not taking social distancing seriously .
South Dakota : Governor Kristi Noem , a Republican , said statewide orders would limit the rights of individuals in her state .
“ South Dakota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said in a press conference April 1 , later urging residents “ not to turn on the news and look at NYC and think that that ’ s what Lemmon , South Dakota is going to face in a month.
” “ The calls to apply for a one-size-fits-all approach to this problem is herd mentality .
It ’ s not leadership.
” She also suggested that following social distancing orders should be voluntary .
“ The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety , ” she said .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expansive freedoms .
They ’ re free to exercise their rights to work , to worship , and to play .
Or to even stay at home , or to conduct social distancing.
” Noem stood by her stance even after acknowledging that up to 70 % of her state ’ s population could contract the virus — and that a stay-at-home order could slow the spread .
Wyoming : Governor Mark Gordon , a Republican , said March 30 he has no plans for a statewide order — though if one came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay-at-home order ” without multiple exemptions .
Some counties and towns put out their own orders , including the popular skiing destination , Jackson .
Stanford University Study Finds Death Rate May Be Lower Than Reported Due to Higher Number of Asymptomatic Infections In other coronavirus news , a recent sampling of antibodies for the virus of 3,330 people living in Santa Clara County , California found that 50 to 85 times more people have been infected by the coronavirus than official testing statistics have previously stated .
This new perspective on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a revisiting of the true death rate among those who contracted the virus , which can lead to COVID-19 , a potentially fatal respiratory disease .
A considerably large majority of those who have died from COVID-19 in the United States had previous underlying medical conditions .
“ That may sound scary , but it ’ s great news , ” the Wall Street Journal reported , analyzing the study .
“ It suggests that the large majority of people who contract COVID-19 recover without ever knowing they were infected , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more than an order of magnitude lower than authorities had assumed .
“ Based on this seroprevalence data , the authors estimate that in Santa Clara County the true infection fatality rate is somewhere in the range of 0.12 % to 0.2 % —far closer to seasonal influenza than to the original , case-based estimates.
” The data seems to echo that of Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s own editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine on March 26 , which pointed out that the reported case fatality rate at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics are based on case definitions requiring a diagnosis of pneumonia , i.e .
only those acutely ill with pneumonia are counted as COVID-19 infected , and not the potentially vast pool of people who are asymptomatic carriers or only suffering from mild symptoms , GreenMedInfo.com noted in an analysis of the paper .
“ If one assumes that the number of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic cases is several times as high as the number of reported cases , the case fatality rate may be considerably less than 1 % , ” Fauci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to add that the true fatality rate could be approximately .0.1 % , or “ ultimately…more akin to those of a severe season influenza ( which has a case fatality rate of approximately 0.1 % , or a pandemic influenza similar to those in 1957 or 1968 .
Other diseases including SARS and MERS have had case fatality rates of 9 to 10 % and 36 % , respectively , Fauci continued .
Pennsylvania removes 200 deaths from its count over accuracy concerns Also worth keeping an eye on : Pennsylvania recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its fatality rates for COVID-19 , which has caused its death rate to almost double in two days .
The Pennsylvania Department of Health ( DOH ) subsequently removed 200 deaths from its count after facing mounting questions about the accuracy of the count .
A “ probable death ” is one that a doctor believes is caused by COVID-19 , even though the patient is never tested for the virus .
While there is much debate over just how common the virus really is , how many people are developing antibodies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economies in each state , the biggest concern among governors and other political leaders like Whitmer is protecting those who are most vulnerable health-wise , namely the elderly and people with potentially serious underlying conditions .
Perhaps that ’ s why Whitmer said recently in another one of her executive orders that those who are most at-risk may have to follow her stay-at-home order at home longer than others ( although sunshine and other outdoor elements are also highly beneficial , if not essential , for health , the orders are said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public places ) .
How long that may be is unknown , but the hope is that more people begin to take their health seriously during this challenging time , to limit the disease ’ s damage and to allow for better outcomes across the board .
Do you think it ’ s time to reopen the economy , knowing all of this information ?
Let us know in the comments section below .

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A recent sampling of antibodies for the virus of 3,330 people living in Santa Clara County, California found that 50 to 85 times more people have been infected by the coronavirus than official testing statistics have previously stated.
While that may sound like bad news, many are viewing the results of the study as good news because it may illustrate that the actual death rate due to the coronavirus is much lower than previously thought.
This new perspective on the current situation has led to much debate and a revisiting of the true death rate among those who contracted the virus, which can lead to COVID-19, a potentially fatal respiratory disease.
The vast majority of those who have died from COVID-19 in the United States had previous underlying medical conditions.
While much of the mainstream media has published articles questioning the landmark Stanford study, the Wall Street Journal has hailed it as a major positive in light of the ongoing crisis.
“That may sound scary, but it’s great news,” the Wall Street Journal reported, analyzing the study.
“It suggests that the large majority of people who contract COVID-19 recover without ever knowing they were infected, and that the U.S. infection fatality rate may be more than an order of magnitude lower than authorities had assumed.
“Based on this seroprevalence data, the authors estimate that in Santa Clara County the true infection fatality rate is somewhere in the range of 0.12% to 0.2%—far closer to seasonal influenza than to the original, case-based estimates.”
A similar study by the University of Southern California backed the Stanford study’s conclusions as well.
Some researchers have questioned the Stanford study’s results because of the possibility of false positives that may have resulted from using a particular laboratory for testing kits, however, and a UC-Berkeley study has challenged the results as well.
“I think the authors of the above-linked paper owe us all an apology,” said Andrew Gelman, the director of the applied statistics center at Columbia University. “We wasted time and effort discussing this paper whose main selling point was some numbers that were essentially the product of a statistical error.”
The study’s authors told the Mercury News that they would release a detailed appendix that would address many of the “constructive comments and suggestions” that the researchers had received.
Fauci’s original editorial suggested lower death rates
The data also brings to mind Dr. Anthony Fauci’s own editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine on March 26, which pointed out that the reported case fatality rate at that time was approximately 2%.
The statistics are based on case definitions requiring a diagnosis of pneumonia, i.e. only those acutely ill with pneumonia are counted as COVID-19 infected, and not the potentially vast pool of people who are asymptomatic carriers or only suffering from mild symptoms, GreenMedInfo.com noted in an analysis of the paper.
“If one assumes that the number of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic cases is several times as high as the number of reported cases, the case fatality rate may be considerably less than 1%,” Fauci stated in the editorial.
He went on to add that the true fatality rate could be approximately .0.1%, or “ultimately…more akin to those of a severe season influenza (which has a case fatality rate of approximately 0.1%, or a pandemic influenza similar to those in 1957 or 1968.
Other diseases including SARS and MERS have had case fatality rates of 9 to 10% and 36%, respectively, Fauci continued.
Pennsylvania removes 200 deaths from its count over accuracy concerns
Also worth keeping an eye on: Pennsylvania recently started including “probable deaths” in its fatality rates for COVID-19, which has caused its death rate to almost double in two days.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) subsequently removed 200 deaths from its count after facing mounting questions about the accuracy of the count.
A “probable death” is one that a doctor believes is caused by COVID-19, even though the patient is never tested for the virus.
While there is much debate over just how common the virus really is, how many people are developing antibodies to it, and when to reopen the economies in each state, the biggest concern among governors and other political leaders like Whitmer is protecting those who are most vulnerable health-wise, namely the elderly and people with potentially serious underlying conditions.
Perhaps that’s why Whitmer said recently in another one of her executive orders that those who are most at-risk may have to follow her stay-at-home order at home longer than others (although sunshine and other outdoor elements are also highly beneficial, if not essential, for health, the orders are said to prevent the spreading of the virus in public places).
How long that may be is unknown, but the hope is that more people begin to take their health seriously during this challenging time, to limit the disease’s damage and to allow for better outcomes across the board.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a doctor and follow all guidelines for the coronavirus in your local area.
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althealthworks--2020-04-27--For Those Who Cannot Get Well: 3 Tools to Jumpstart Healing from Any Chronic Disease

With the variety of natural protocols out there for anything from the common cold to treating cancer , a question arises – why do they help one person and not the other ?
While every human body has unique differences from genetics to life-long experiences and trauma , there are tools that anyone can benefit from no matter the circumstances .
In many cases , these tools are what bring the protocol to a stage where it will finally begin working .
Dr. John R. Christopher , the founder of The School of Natural Healing of 1953 , discovered just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to jump-start and accelerate healing from just about any disease .
These are universal tips that anyone can put to use right away .
The Story of Two Doctors of Natural Medicine Also known as Dr. Christopher , this naturopathic doctor and herbalist started his journey into natural healing at a very young age .
He was born with advanced rheumatoid arthritis causing him great pain , hardening his arteries , and confining him to a wheelchair .
Doctors said he ’ d never make it to the age of 30 .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a doctor , not the traditional one to his mother ’ s surprise , but one that uses natural methods .
His mission started to become a reality when he first helped rid his mother of edema , and then successfully defeated his own cancer .
The herbal protocols and formulas that Dr. Christopher developed during his life are still used in many naturopathic schools of medicine and inspire other doctors .
One of the doctors who followed in his steps is Dr. Richard Schulze , also known as “ America ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from The School of Natural Healing , and later studied and taught alongside Dr. Christopher for 17 years .
Using all that he learned , Dr. Schulze went on to create what he calls the Incurables Program .
All of the diseases that modern medicine considers to be incurable , such as cancer , heart disease , Alzheimer ’ s disease , and diabetes , the program aims at healing them naturally by tackling physical , emotional , and even spiritual toxicity in the body , while also using tested and proven herbal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There Are No Incurable Diseases.
” But even this program does not always work for everyone , and when it does not , Dr. Schulze goes back to three tools that Dr. Christopher taught – tools that allow the body to heal .
For People Who Can not Get Well : Three Tools to Use When You Want to Heal from Any Disease There are different types of incurable patients , according to Dr. Schulze .
The first category of people who can not get well is the obvious one – it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow the program the way they are told to .
This can mean skipping out on doses , or forgetting to take the formulas altogether , but also those who wait for a mainstream allopathic doctor to approve their protocol and end up hitting a dead end .
Luckily , that is becoming less of a problem as of late .
They are not common , but there are more mainstream doctors who are open to natural healing protocols and are willing to monitor the patient ’ s progress , as is recommended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holistic protocol but skip out on parts of the program , these are often the very same vital tools that allow the healing process to take place .
When the herbal formulas and the supplements are not working or not fully working , Dr. Schulze recommends that everyone makes sure they do these three things : “ The most powerful and efficient way to move the blood around the body is hot and cold hydrotherapy.
” A contrast shower is taken by alternating hot and icy cold water for a couple of minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tool for professional athletes and is often used for healing , but it is a tool that virtually anyone can benefit from .
A hot-cold shower improves circulation by stimulating blood flow .
This opens up and promotes detoxification of the body .
And since many diseases are caused or triggered by toxins , a morning contrast shower may be the most important health habit to have .
Besides helping to heal the body , these showers also give you a boost of energy , a focused mind , and a better mood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2008 study found ) .
The goal of the contrast shower is to get the water as hot and cold as you can stand without causing harm to your body , not just warm and cool .
But each person needs to listen to their body to build up the mental and emotional strength to handle this routine .
If someone is older and has heart issues , it is recommended to start very slow and take about one month to train the body to do the full hot and cold shower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with hot and end with cold water , and increase each level as high as you can tolerate in about seven cycles each .
Finally , it is best to buy a shower filtration system before taking hot and cold showers ( or any showers ) to filter out chlorine , fluoride or other toxic chemicals from the water .
Get Rid of Possessions That Are Dragging You Down “ What I ’ ve seen is that many of us – in order to fully recover from our diseases – need to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our environment that make us ill and keep us ill. ” Mental health is not always on the top of the priorities list when healing a physical ailment – but it should me .
Many studies have now shown that feeling positive , optimistic , and as happy as we can be depending on the situation , is a crucial part of getting physically better .
Dr. Schulze points out that one of the biggest ways we self-sabotage our happiness is by refusing to let go of physical objects that remind us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small habit can drag down our mood on a daily basis .
Dr. Schulze calls getting rid of these objects “ trashing ” and there is a specific amount of clutter that he calculated to get rid of – 30 % of everything you own .
It may sound crazy , but science has found that clutter does harm both mental and physical health .
Some of this clutter is chemicals in your environment that are physically damaging , but a lot of it is not toxic physically , but instead considered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extreme amounts of physical objects of people who passed away many years ago .
Remembering how much you hated college but displaying a graduation diploma to remind you of the negative experiences you had there .
These are just a couple examples of toxic accumulations of bad memories that can have a significant effect on health .
Find a Support System You Can Trust and Rely On Most people hit at least one challenge during their healing journey : some experience a healing crisis – feeling worse before feeling better , others have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too tired to get moving whether for physical or emotional reasons .
When this happens , it is extremely important to have a support system , people who will pick you up and make sure you are not giving up half way .
But perhaps even more important than having the right support group is to avoid or limit spending time with people who drain your energy or don ’ t believe in your ability to heal .
Family and friends may love us deeply , but not provide the type of support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heal .
They could even make things worse .
Because when you are sick , and putting your trust in holistic healing methods that will make you better over time , the last thing you need in your life are people who aren ’ t the least bit supportive or open-minded .
The same thing goes for doctors and nurses who are only focused on what could go wrong .
Dr. Schulze said that he once got sick with malaria and dengue fever when traveling in India in the 1970s .
While running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to his room and said : The nurse went on and on about everything that was wrong with his body and health at the time , and everything that could still go wrong .
When Dr. Schulze ’ s friend asked him what he can do to help , he told him to ask the nurse to leave as soon as possible .
Doctors and their medical staff have seen the worst of the worst , so it ’ s understandable that they might focus on the negative at times .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for these possibilities and constantly reminding your patients about them .
There is a huge debate about how much the patient has to know , especially if one is fighting a life-threatening condition .
Many doctors , especially outside of the U.S. , agree that a patient ’ s job is to focus on getting better , and any negative talk is preventing that .
While it ’ s not as easy switching doctors , Dr. Schulze recommends separating ( even if temporarily ) from the negative , fear-based individuals in your life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hiatus from people who are not uplifting , Dr. Schulze recommends looking for like-minded people through local natural health groups or even online social media groups .
Having access to emotional support at just about any time of day can make all the difference in the world for people who are healing from diseases .
The right people will help you continue your health journey when the going gets tough , and provide support and even insights that you may not have otherwise considered .
Watch one of the interviews with Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tools : This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice ; consult a licensed physician before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle .
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With the variety of natural protocols out there for anything from the common cold to treating cancer, a question arises – why do they help one person and not the other? While every human body has unique differences from genetics to life-long experiences and trauma, there are tools that anyone can benefit from no matter the circumstances. In many cases, these tools are what bring the protocol to a stage where it will finally begin working.
Dr. John R. Christopher, the founder of The School of Natural Healing of 1953, discovered just three things that a person can do to jump-start and accelerate healing from just about any disease.
These are universal tips that anyone can put to use right away.
The Story of Two Doctors of Natural Medicine
Also known as Dr. Christopher, this naturopathic doctor and herbalist started his journey into natural healing at a very young age. He was born with advanced rheumatoid arthritis causing him great pain, hardening his arteries, and confining him to a wheelchair. Doctors said he’d never make it to the age of 30.
From childhood, he knew he wanted to be a doctor, not the traditional one to his mother’s surprise, but one that uses natural methods. His mission started to become a reality when he first helped rid his mother of edema, and then successfully defeated his own cancer.
The herbal protocols and formulas that Dr. Christopher developed during his life are still used in many naturopathic schools of medicine and inspire other doctors. One of the doctors who followed in his steps is Dr. Richard Schulze, also known as “America’s Herb Doc,” who graduated from The School of Natural Healing, and later studied and taught alongside Dr. Christopher for 17 years.
Using all that he learned, Dr. Schulze went on to create what he calls the Incurables Program. All of the diseases that modern medicine considers to be incurable, such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes, the program aims at healing them naturally by tackling physical, emotional, and even spiritual toxicity in the body, while also using tested and proven herbal formulas, as described in his book “There Are No Incurable Diseases.”
But even this program does not always work for everyone, and when it does not, Dr. Schulze goes back to three tools that Dr. Christopher taught – tools that allow the body to heal.
For People Who Cannot Get Well: Three Tools to Use When You Want to Heal from Any Disease
There are different types of incurable patients, according to Dr. Schulze.
The first category of people who cannot get well is the obvious one – it’s the people who do not follow the program the way they are told to. This can mean skipping out on doses, or forgetting to take the formulas altogether, but also those who wait for a mainstream allopathic doctor to approve their protocol and end up hitting a dead end.
Luckily, that is becoming less of a problem as of late. They are not common, but there are more mainstream doctors who are open to natural healing protocols and are willing to monitor the patient’s progress, as is recommended.
When people do start on a holistic protocol but skip out on parts of the program, these are often the very same vital tools that allow the healing process to take place. When the herbal formulas and the supplements are not working or not fully working, Dr. Schulze recommends that everyone makes sure they do these three things:
Contrast Shower: Hot and Cold Therapy
“The most powerful and efficient way to move the blood around the body is hot and cold hydrotherapy.”
A contrast shower is taken by alternating hot and icy cold water for a couple of minutes. This has become a very common tool for professional athletes and is often used for healing, but it is a tool that virtually anyone can benefit from.
A hot-cold shower improves circulation by stimulating blood flow. This opens up and promotes detoxification of the body. And since many diseases are caused or triggered by toxins, a morning contrast shower may be the most important health habit to have.
Besides helping to heal the body, these showers also give you a boost of energy, a focused mind, and a better mood (cold showers help fight depression, a 2008 study found).
“It is life changing,” Dr. Schulze said in an interview. [It’s] the most important thing. We can take all nutrition into our body, and all the good juices, but unless that blood gets to the area of our body that’s ill, we’re not going to get better.”
The goal of the contrast shower is to get the water as hot and cold as you can stand without causing harm to your body, not just warm and cool. But each person needs to listen to their body to build up the mental and emotional strength to handle this routine.
If someone is older and has heart issues, it is recommended to start very slow and take about one month to train the body to do the full hot and cold shower. It is also recommended to start with hot and end with cold water, and increase each level as high as you can tolerate in about seven cycles each.
Finally, it is best to buy a shower filtration system before taking hot and cold showers (or any showers) to filter out toxic chemicals from the water.
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Get Rid of Possessions That Are Dragging You Down
“What I’ve seen is that many of us – in order to fully recover from our diseases – need to get rid of car loads of toxic things in our environment that make us ill and keep us ill.”
Mental health is not always on the top of the priorities list when healing a physical ailment – but it should me. Many studies have now shown that feeling positive, optimistic, and as happy as we can be depending on the situation, is a crucial part of getting physically better.
Dr. Schulze points out that one of the biggest ways we self-sabotage our happiness is by refusing to let go of physical objects that remind us of negative life events. This seemingly small habit can drag down our mood on a daily basis.
Dr. Schulze calls getting rid of these objects “trashing” and there is a specific amount of clutter that he calculated to get rid of – 30% of everything you own. It may sound crazy, but science has found that clutter does harm both mental and physical health.
Some of this clutter is chemicals in your environment that are physically damaging, but a lot of it is not toxic physically, but instead considered to be emotionally detrimental.
“[It is the] toxic accumulation of material possessions in your house that cause undue stress,” Dr. Schulze said.
Holding on to extreme amounts of physical objects of people who passed away many years ago. Remembering how much you hated college but displaying a graduation diploma to remind you of the negative experiences you had there.
These are just a couple examples of toxic accumulations of bad memories that can have a significant effect on health.
“Why walk in your house every day and the first thing you have to look at is something that reminds (you) of a horrible time or experience? We need to get rid of this stuff,” Dr. Schulze said.
Don’t get rid of possessions that truly make you feel happy, but if you feel you need a change of mindset, getting rid of the ones that cause unwanted thoughts and feelings can make a big difference in your health.
Find a Support System You Can Trust and Rely On
Most people hit at least one challenge during their healing journey: some experience a healing crisis – feeling worse before feeling better, others have days when they feel like they are too tired to get moving whether for physical or emotional reasons. When this happens, it is extremely important to have a support system, people who will pick you up and make sure you are not giving up half way.
But perhaps even more important than having the right support group is to avoid or limit spending time with people who drain your energy or don’t believe in your ability to heal. Family and friends may love us deeply, but not provide the type of support, patience and understanding needed to actually heal. They could even make things worse.
Because when you are sick, and putting your trust in holistic healing methods that will make you better over time, the last thing you need in your life are people who aren’t the least bit supportive or open-minded. The same thing goes for doctors and nurses who are only focused on what could go wrong.
Dr. Schulze said that he once got sick with malaria and dengue fever when traveling in India in the 1970s. While running a 105 degrees fever, a nurse came to his room and said:
“You look horrible.”
To which Dr. Schulze sarcastically replied:
“Thank you very much for telling me that.”
The nurse went on and on about everything that was wrong with his body and health at the time, and everything that could still go wrong.
When Dr. Schulze’s friend asked him what he can do to help, he told him to ask the nurse to leave as soon as possible.
Doctors and their medical staff have seen the worst of the worst, so it’s understandable that they might focus on the negative at times. But there is a difference between being prepared for these possibilities and constantly reminding your patients about them.
There is a huge debate about how much the patient has to know, especially if one is fighting a life-threatening condition. Many doctors, especially outside of the U.S., agree that a patient’s job is to focus on getting better, and any negative talk is preventing that.
While it’s not as easy switching doctors, Dr. Schulze recommends separating (even if temporarily) from the negative, fear-based individuals in your life.
After getting rid of or taking a hiatus from people who are not uplifting, Dr. Schulze recommends looking for like-minded people through local natural health groups or even online social media groups. Having access to emotional support at just about any time of day can make all the difference in the world for people who are healing from diseases.
The right people will help you continue your health journey when the going gets tough, and provide support and even insights that you may not have otherwise considered.
Watch one of the interviews with Dr. Schulze in which he explains these three tools:
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice; consult a licensed physician before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. View our full disclaimer here.
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althealthworks--2020-04-26--With Nation Distracted by Public Health and Economic Crises, Trump Administration Moves to Allow GMO

With Nation Distracted by Public Health and Economic Crises, Trump Administration Moves to Allow GMO Crops in Wildlife Refuges

As the U.S. faces an unemployment crisis , economic meltdown , and a public health emergency with the coronavirus , the Trump administration moved quietly this past month to further threaten dozens of endangered species in the southeastern United States by proposing the planting of genetically engineered crops on wild public lands .
The administration proposal this week aims to allow the planting of GE seeds in the 44,000 acres of farmland within the Southeastern Region of the national wildlife refuge system—a reversal of existing policy .
The move would increase the use of glyphosate and other pesticides that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , butterflies , and other pollinators necessary to humans ’ food supply , as well as other species that live in the wildlife refuges .
“ It ’ s a no-brainer that this kind of pesticide-intensive agriculture shouldn ’ t be allowed on public lands that are critical to wildlife conservation and preservation of the unique ecosystems of the southeastern U.S , ” said Hannah Connor , an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity , in a statement .
The new proposal comes two years after President Donald Trump reversed the Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the use of genetically engineered crops in wildlife preserves .
If approved , the decision could result in the escalation of pesticide use in up to 131 refuges in 10 states , the U.S. Virgin Islands , and Puerto Rico , comprising about four million acres .
“ Permitting genetically engineered crops and neonicotinoid pesticides on the refuges threatens one of the few places that pollinators and protected species should be able to find shelter from the onslaught of toxic pesticides threatening their existence , ” said Sylvia Wu , an attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the groups which pushed the Obama administration to ban the crops .
Critics said Trump ’ s move would worsen the threats already faced by the region ’ s wildlife , including pollution and habitat destruction .
“ We are in the midst of a biodiversity crisis , ” said Ben Prater , Southeast program director at Defenders of Wildlife .
“ Industrial agriculture with genetically engineered crops has no place on national wildlife refuges dedicated to conservation of our most vulnerable species , including pollinators like hummingbirds , bumblebees and @ @ @ @

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As the U.S. faces an unemployment crisis, economic meltdown, and a public health emergency with the coronavirus, the Trump administration moved quietly this past month to further threaten dozens of endangered species in the southeastern United States by proposing the planting of genetically engineered crops on wild public lands.
The administration proposal this week aims to allow the planting of GE seeds in the 44,000 acres of farmland within the Southeastern Region of the national wildlife refuge system—a reversal of existing policy.
The move would increase the use of glyphosate and other pesticides that have been linked to harmful effects on bees, butterflies, and other pollinators necessary to humans’ food supply, as well as other species that live in the wildlife refuges.
“It’s a no-brainer that this kind of pesticide-intensive agriculture shouldn’t be allowed on public lands that are critical to wildlife conservation and preservation of the unique ecosystems of the southeastern U.S,” said Hannah Connor, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, in a statement.
The new proposal comes two years after President Donald Trump reversed the Obama administration’s 2014 order to phase out the use of genetically engineered crops in wildlife preserves. If approved, the decision could result in the escalation of pesticide use in up to 131 refuges in 10 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, comprising about four million acres.
“Permitting genetically engineered crops and neonicotinoid pesticides on the refuges threatens one of the few places that pollinators and protected species should be able to find shelter from the onslaught of toxic pesticides threatening their existence,” said Sylvia Wu, an attorney at the Center for Food Safety, one of the groups which pushed the Obama administration to ban the crops.
Critics said Trump’s move would worsen the threats already faced by the region’s wildlife, including pollution and habitat destruction.
“We are in the midst of a biodiversity crisis,” said Ben Prater, Southeast program director at Defenders of Wildlife. “Industrial agriculture with genetically engineered crops has no place on national wildlife refuges dedicated to conservation of our most vulnerable species, including pollinators like hummingbirds, bumblebees and monarch butterflies.”
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althealthworks--2020-04-28--Frustrated with a Lack of GMO-Free Candy, a 15-Year-Old Kid Decided to Start His Own Company

In fall 2015 superstar quarterback Tom Brady posted a Facebook photo of himself and his supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen on Halloween , decked out in blue and pink skull masks for a night of trick-or-treating with their two children , Benjamin and Vivian .
Brady doesn ’ t do a whole lot of endorsements , but this time was different : he was endorsing a company he really believes in , rather than simply doing it for the money .
Most of Brady ’ s 3.4 million Facebook fans probably didn ’ t notice the logo on their costumes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were actually promoting one of their favorite companies , one of that has the potential to change the way America eats candy .
So , what was Brady , who just spoke out against processed junk food like Frosted Flakes and sugary drinks , doing promoting a candy company ?
In this case it was a different kind of company , one on a mission to “ un-junk ” the industry by making favorite foods without all the hydrogenated oils , GMOs , artificial colors and other health menaces .
And it all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburb with a memorable Halloween story of his own to tell .
There are few things in life more frustrating as a kid than getting your Halloween candy thrown out , but that ’ s exactly what happened to Nicky Bronner .
At age 13 his father Michael took a good look at the “ junk ” he brought home and decided it would be better for his son to just skip the candy altogether .
As Bronner said on an episode of the Dr. Oz Show ( in support of mandatory GMO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t an easy thing to accept .
“ Five years ago I came back from trick-or-treating and had all my Halloween candy and my parents took it most away , so I wasn ’ t very happy , ” he said .
“ I decided to do some research on why are these candies so bad for me , and what I learned led me to start this company Unreal.
” Now listed as the co-founder along with his father Michael , a millionaire investor , and his older brother Kris , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being able to eat his favorite candies set him out on his quest .
He learned that “ stuff like partially hydrogenated oils , corn syrup , artificial colors , flavors , GMOs , chemical preservatives and loads of sugar , aren ’ t there to make it taste better , ” according to the company ’ s website .
“ They help make it cheaper to produce and last longer on shelves.
” Nicky began testing out recipes along with his brother and father , going on a hunch that he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Reese ’ s Peanut Butter Cups that were GMO-free , natural and better tasting with even less sugar .
His goal was to get the big companies to “ pay attention and change their ingredients.
” The brothers sought out help from the best of the best .
“ We cold-called chefs and told them we wanted to change the world by reinventing America ’ s favorite junk foods , starting with candy , ” Kris said in a 2013 TEDx talk ( watch below ) .
At the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the GMOs , hydrogenated oils , and other unnecessary additives and processes it can be just as tasty without doing as much damage to your body , Kris said .
“ We ’ ve removed up to 40 percent of the sugar , and increased the protein and fiber ( with recipe changes ) , ” The candies are not non-GMO Project Verified currently but the company insists they ’ re in the process of getting certification and that all of their ingredients are documented as being non-GMO .
Recipes are always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more organic ingredients , are gluten-free , soy-free and corn-free , and include vegan options as well .
While there are plenty of options out there for healthier chocolate ( making it from scratch with things like organic cacao , raw honey and coconut oil is probably best ) , Unreal is impressing a whole new generation of people who simply want their favorite candy without the junk – including big names like Brady , who ’ s been there from the beginning , his wife , and even Matt Damon and John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spots .
After Brady posted a video of a trip to Whole Foods leaving hidden autographs inside buckets of Unreal on social , the company said they were scrambling to fill store shelves again .
A disappointing 2012 launch allowed the owners to figure out a business strategy that works , and now the company is in over 2,000 stores nationwide and sells their products online .
They ’ re hoping for another sales spike as people look for stocking stuffers that aren ’ t loaded with GMOs and unhealthy additives .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other companies removing GMOs and other additives it appears as if he may have made a difference after all , even if mainly in spirit .
“ Our mission is bigger than our product , ” Kristopher Bronner said .
This article was first written in December 2015 and updated in April 2020 .

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In fall 2015 superstar quarterback Tom Brady posted a Facebook photo of himself and his supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen on Halloween, decked out in blue and pink skull masks for a night of trick-or-treating with their two children, Benjamin and Vivian.
Brady doesn’t do a whole lot of endorsements, but this time was different: he was endorsing a company he really believes in, rather than simply doing it for the money. Most of Brady’s 3.4 million Facebook fans probably didn’t notice the logo on their costumes that night, but Brady and his wife were actually promoting one of their favorite companies, one of that has the potential to change the way America eats candy.
So, what was Brady, who just spoke out against processed junk food like Frosted Flakes and sugary drinks, doing promoting a candy company? In this case it was a different kind of company, one on a mission to “un-junk” the industry by making favorite foods without all the hydrogenated oils, GMOs, artificial colors and other health menaces.
And it all started with a 15-year-old in a Boston suburb with a memorable Halloween story of his own to tell.
Starting From Scratch
There are few things in life more frustrating as a kid than getting your Halloween candy thrown out, but that’s exactly what happened to Nicky Bronner. At age 13 his father Michael took a good look at the “junk” he brought home and decided it would be better for his son to just skip the candy altogether.
As Bronner said on an episode of the Dr. Oz Show (in support of mandatory GMO labeling) this summer, it wasn’t an easy thing to accept.
“Five years ago I came back from trick-or-treating and had all my Halloween candy and my parents took it most away, so I wasn’t very happy,” he said. “I decided to do some research on why are these candies so bad for me, and what I learned led me to start this company Unreal.”
Now listed as the co-founder along with his father Michael, a millionaire investor, and his older brother Kris, Nicky said that the disappointment of not being able to eat his favorite candies set him out on his quest. He learned that “stuff like partially hydrogenated oils, corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors, GMOs, chemical preservatives and loads of sugar, aren’t there to make it taste better,” according to the company’s website. “They help make it cheaper to produce and last longer on shelves.”
Nicky began testing out recipes along with his brother and father, going on a hunch that he could make healthier versions of favorites like Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups that were GMO-free, natural and better tasting with even less sugar. His goal was to get the big companies to “pay attention and change their ingredients.”
The brothers sought out help from the best of the best.
“We cold-called chefs and told them we wanted to change the world by reinventing America’s favorite junk foods, starting with candy,” Kris said in a 2013 TEDx talk (watch below).
At the end of the day candy is still candy, but without the GMOs, hydrogenated oils, and other unnecessary additives and processes it can be just as tasty without doing as much damage to your body, Kris said.
“We’ve removed up to 40 percent of the sugar, and increased the protein and fiber (with recipe changes),”
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The candies are not non-GMO Project Verified currently but the company insists they’re in the process of getting certification and that all of their ingredients are documented as being non-GMO. Recipes are always being tweaked and the products now use more organic ingredients, are gluten-free, soy-free and corn-free, and include vegan options as well.
While there are plenty of options out there for healthier chocolate (making it from scratch with things like organic cacao, raw honey and coconut oil is probably best), Unreal is impressing a whole new generation of people who simply want their favorite candy without the junk – including big names like Brady, who’s been there from the beginning, his wife, and even Matt Damon and John Legend, who’ve done Youtube spots.
After Brady posted a video of a trip to Whole Foods leaving hidden autographs inside buckets of Unreal on social, the company said they were scrambling to fill store shelves again.
A disappointing 2012 launch allowed the owners to figure out a business strategy that works, and now the company is in over 2,000 stores nationwide and sells their products online. They’re hoping for another sales spike as people look for stocking stuffers that aren’t loaded with GMOs and unhealthy additives.
And with news of Hershey’s and other companies removing GMOs and other additives it appears as if he may have made a difference after all, even if mainly in spirit.
“Our mission is bigger than our product,” Kristopher Bronner said.
This article was first written in December 2015 and updated in April 2020.
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althealthworks--2020-05-02--Nestlé wins legal challenge to drill even more water from Michigan watershed

The Nestlé corporation is the largest packaged foods company in the world , and also one of the most controversial for myriad reasons .
One of the most contentious issues regarding Nestlé and its business practices is its gobbling up of native water supplies across the country .
In Florida for example , residents recently fought back against a plan by the company to siphon 1.1 million gallons of water from Ginnie Springs , a gorgeous natural area near the northern part of the state with crystal clear blue waters .
Meanwhile in northern Michigan , residents previously celebrated a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-judge panel reversed a lower court decision that ordered Osceola Township to approve Nestlé plans to build infrastructure for more drilling from a wellhead near Evart , Michigan .
Even after the setback , Nestlé hasn ’ t given up…Not by a long shot .
Despite only paying $ 200 a year to the state of Michigan to pump more than 130 million gallons of water , the company is still not satisfied .
And after yet another court ruling in the Great Lakes State , they will now be allowed to drill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever before .
Court rules Nestlé can pump more water from Michigan well As noted in a report from Michigan Live ( aka Mlive ) , the bottled water giant has been given the go-ahead by a Michigan judge to pump even more water for its bottled water brands .
The permit will let the company pump 400 gallons per minute , a 60 % increase , from a well near the town of Evart in Osceola County in the western part of the state .
After being pumped , the water , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is then taken to an Ice Mountain production facility , the report said .
The permit was first granted by former Governor Rick Snyder ’ s administration in 2018 , but was challenged in court by Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians .
Critics have said more pumping will harm the environment .
“ It ’ s not the same creek , ” one local resident named Borden , 73 , told the AFP news service .
“ It ’ s narrower and deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ biting cold ” of her youth .
“ The trout can ’ t survive because the water is warmer , ” she said .
Osceola Township is located about four miles northwest of Detroit , and has about 900 residents .
According to Judge Dan Pulter , who made the ruling , the rate is “ reasonable under common law principles of water law in Michigan.
” Despite the ruling , the organization Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation , which has previously sued Nestlé Waters North America , Inc. , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This little setback , in one insignificant court , will not deter us from continuing our challenges to business as usual or our determination to enact laws and policies that actually serve all the people and preserve our ecosystems , ” the organization said .
Michigan ’ s Department of Environment , Great Lakes and Energy will hear any possible appeal in the case .
Meanwhile , the pumping of water from Michigan ’ s waters will continue unabated .
The company plans to continue pumping a staggering 576,000 gallons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two cold water trout streams in the county following Pulter ’ s April 24 decision , during which he ruled that the pumping will not negatively impact the surrounding natural resources .
“ What kind of message is this to Michiganders ?
” asked Liz Kirkwood , executive director of For Love of Water ( FLOW ) .
“ We allow corporations a resource that ’ s virtually free and , meanwhile , we charge over $ 200 a month for water that ’ s poisoned or unaffordable .
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The Nestlé corporation is the largest packaged foods company in the world, and also one of the most controversial for myriad reasons.
One of the most contentious issues regarding Nestlé and its business practices is its gobbling up of native water supplies across the country.
In Florida for example, residents recently fought back against a plan by the company to siphon 1.1 million gallons of water from Ginnie Springs, a gorgeous natural area near the northern part of the state with crystal clear blue waters.
Meanwhile in northern Michigan, residents previously celebrated a December 2019 court ruling during which a three-judge panel reversed a lower court decision that ordered Osceola Township to approve Nestlé plans to build infrastructure for more drilling from a wellhead near Evart, Michigan.
Even after the setback, Nestlé hasn’t given up…Not by a long shot.
Despite only paying $200 a year to the state of Michigan to pump more than 130 million gallons of water, the company is still not satisfied.
And after yet another court ruling in the Great Lakes State, they will now be allowed to drill more water from pristine natural springs than ever before.
Court rules Nestlé can pump more water from Michigan well
As noted in a report from Michigan Live (aka Mlive), the bottled water giant has been given the go-ahead by a Michigan judge to pump even more water for its bottled water brands.
The permit will let the company pump 400 gallons per minute, a 60% increase, from a well near the town of Evart in Osceola County in the western part of the state.
After being pumped, the water, along with water fro mother sources, is then taken to an Ice Mountain production facility, the report said.
The permit was first granted by former Governor Rick Snyder’s administration in 2018, but was challenged in court by Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Critics have said more pumping will harm the environment.
“It’s not the same creek,” one local resident named Borden, 73, told the AFP news service. “It’s narrower and deeper and therefore warmer,” compared with the “biting cold” of her youth.
“The trout can’t survive because the water is warmer,” she said.
Osceola Township is located about four miles northwest of Detroit, and has about 900 residents.
According to Judge Dan Pulter, who made the ruling, the rate is “reasonable under common law principles of water law in Michigan.”
Despite the ruling, the organization Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, which has previously sued Nestlé Waters North America, Inc., was disappointed but not discouraged by the ruling.
“This little setback, in one insignificant court, will not deter us from continuing our challenges to business as usual or our determination to enact laws and policies that actually serve all the people and preserve our ecosystems,” the organization said.
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy will hear any possible appeal in the case.
Meanwhile, the pumping of water from Michigan’s waters will continue unabated. The company plans to continue pumping a staggering 576,000 gallons of groundwater per day from the headwaters of two cold water trout streams in the county following Pulter’s April 24 decision, during which he ruled that the pumping will not negatively impact the surrounding natural resources.
“What kind of message is this to Michiganders?” asked Liz Kirkwood, executive director of For Love of Water (FLOW).
“We allow corporations a resource that’s virtually free and, meanwhile, we charge over $200 a month for water that’s poisoned or unaffordable.”
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althealthworks--2020-05-04--When The CDC Comes Knocking. Door-to-door Blood Testing Descends On Georgia

As U.S. residents begin heading back to the work and scientists begin to explore more treatments for COVID-19 , questions about privacy and freedom have come to the forefront of many people ’ s minds .
Just under a month ago , the World Health Organization , which is primarily funded by Bill Gates himself and not an equal coalition of countries as the name suggests , found itself under a bit of scrutiny as one its top officials advised removing people from their homes , even if they were only suspected of being sick .
Now , the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaigns , going door-to-door in Atlanta , Georgia to conduct a series of random tests you may want to know about .
The teams will question individuals , and request blood samples from 420 randomly selected households spanning 30 census blocks , gathering data to see who has been infected by the coronavirus .
For now , the participation is voluntary .
According to a report from CNN , U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — which is headquartered in Atlanta — has partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Dekalb counties to conduct a survey of randomly selected homes .
Residents who choose to participate are asked to provide a blood sample for a coronavirus antibody test and to answer some questions about their medical history and possible exposure , the state ’ s Department of Public Health said in a news release .
Health workers conducting the survey have CDC vests and badges , the news release said , and are carrying a letter from the CDC and the Georgia Department of Public Health .
Participation in the survey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 , is voluntary .
“ We encourage everyone who is visited by the teams to participate in this very important survey that can help public health officials assess how widespread Covid-19 is in certain areas , ” Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said in a statement .
“ This is another way that Georgians can play a role in helping fight this virus.
” Antibody tests , also known as serology tests , do not identify an active infection .
Instead , they detect antibodies in the immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The presence of antibodies would indicate a person was exposed to the virus and could be protected from re-infection — though it ’ s still unclear how strong that immunity might be or how long it would last .
Such tests are seen as key to rolling back social distancing because they give public health officials an idea of how widely the virus has spread .
“ This survey will help provide us with very important information to help assess how widespread the virus is in the community and determine factors associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokeswoman for the CDC .
The information gathered in the survey will also inform public health officials ’ strategies to prevent spread in the future , Fowlie added .
While the voluntary nature of the tests is worth noting , it ’ s also important to note just how up-close-and-personal this whole coronavirus situation has suddenly become .
Recently Bill Gates , who is the top funder of the WHO and a funder of the CDC , said that essentially the entire world will need to be vaccinated before life can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a free pass in the media to push his own version of health , and yet no one has held his bold claims up to scrutiny .
Considering that the WHO is also the same group that announced earlier that they “ need ” to remove those who “ may ” be sick from their homes , as mentioned earlier , you can start to see what a slippery slope this could potentially become if left unchecked .
A few additional questions to ask : Does a knock on your door imply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC wanted volunteers why wouldn ’ t they just ask for more volunteers ?
And is it possible that the CDC is acquainting people with the notion of someone knocking on their door in order to get people used to the idea of having their privacy invaded ?
These are the questions we need to be asking ourselves as this situation continues to unfold in the coming months , and perhaps even years .

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As U.S. residents begin heading back to the work and scientists begin to explore more treatments for COVID-19, questions about privacy and freedom have come to the forefront of many people’s minds.
Just under a month ago, the World Health Organization, which is primarily funded by Bill Gates himself and not an equal coalition of countries as the name suggests, found itself under a bit of scrutiny as one its top officials advised removing people from their homes, even if they were only suspected of being sick.
Now, the health powers that be are ratcheting up their campaigns, going door-to-door in Atlanta, Georgia to conduct a series of random tests you may want to know about.
The teams will question individuals, and request blood samples from 420 randomly selected households spanning 30 census blocks, gathering data to see who has been infected by the coronavirus. For now, the participation is voluntary.
According to a report from CNN, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — which is headquartered in Atlanta — has partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the local boards of health in Fulton and Dekalb counties to conduct a survey of randomly selected homes.
Residents who choose to participate are asked to provide a blood sample for a coronavirus antibody test and to answer some questions about their medical history and possible exposure, the state’s Department of Public Health said in a news release.
Health workers conducting the survey have CDC vests and badges, the news release said, and are carrying a letter from the CDC and the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Participation in the survey, which started Tuesday and runs through May 4, is voluntary.
“We encourage everyone who is visited by the teams to participate in this very important survey that can help public health officials assess how widespread Covid-19 is in certain areas,” Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said in a statement. “This is another way that Georgians can play a role in helping fight this virus.”
Antibody tests, also known as serology tests, do not identify an active infection. Instead, they detect antibodies in the immune system that fight off the virus.
The presence of antibodies would indicate a person was exposed to the virus and could be protected from re-infection — though it’s still unclear how strong that immunity might be or how long it would last.
Such tests are seen as key to rolling back social distancing because they give public health officials an idea of how widely the virus has spread.
“This survey will help provide us with very important information to help assess how widespread the virus is in the community and determine factors associated with infection,” said Kate Fowlie, a spokeswoman for the CDC.
The information gathered in the survey will also inform public health officials’ strategies to prevent spread in the future, Fowlie added.
Informed consent or implied consent?
While the voluntary nature of the tests is worth noting, it’s also important to note just how up-close-and-personal this whole coronavirus situation has suddenly become.
Recently Bill Gates, who is the top funder of the WHO and a funder of the CDC, said that essentially the entire world will need to be vaccinated before life can get back to normal. Gates has been given a free pass in the media to push his own version of health, and yet no one has held his bold claims up to scrutiny.
Considering that the WHO is also the same group that announced earlier that they “need” to remove those who “may” be sick from their homes, as mentioned earlier, you can start to see what a slippery slope this could potentially become if left unchecked.
A few additional questions to ask: Does a knock on your door imply that you have a choice? If the CDC wanted volunteers why wouldn’t they just ask for more volunteers? And is it possible that the CDC is acquainting people with the notion of someone knocking on their door in order to get people used to the idea of having their privacy invaded?
These are the questions we need to be asking ourselves as this situation continues to unfold in the coming months, and perhaps even years.
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althealthworks--2020-05-04--Scientists Find Anti-Malarial Compounds Inside the Antioxidant-Rich Amazonian Açaí Berry

As far as berries go , there are few that have gained more notoriety in recent years as a “ superfood ” than the açaí berry , a small purple fruit oftentimes found deep within jungles or rainforests .
The berries are typically consumed in large quantities by surfers and other athletes , and are renowned for their ability to combat diabetes , high blood sugar , cholesterol , and several other ailments affecting people in modern mainstream society on an unsustainable level .
While these berries are capable of helping people in the United States and many other places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon Rainforest , they also may offer protection against one of the most feared diseases faced by the people of their native region , according to recent research that could shed light on one of their most understudied potential abilities .
More than 200 million cases of malaria occurred in 2017 , but the Plasmodium parasite that causes the disease is developing resistance to many anti-malarial drugs , according to a report from Sci News .
The good news is that the humble Amazonian berry may be useful in fighting the disease , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a team of international researchers from Brazil , the United States and Sweden .
The team found that polyphenols found in the berries of the palm ( Euterpe oleracea ) were able reduce malarial parasites in the blood of infected mice and prolong their survival .
The research sought to determine if açaí extracts could treat malaria in mice and if so whether polyphenols in the berries were responsible for the therapeutic effect .
It was undertaken by Dr. Susanne Mertens-Talcott of Texas A & M University and Dr. Fabio Costa of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They first found that polyphenols in the berries called nonanthocyanin phenolics inhibited the growth of both chloroquine-resistant and -sensitive parasites , Sci News reported .
Mice were given doses of the polyphenols orally .
Researchers found that the treatment reduce the parasitic load in the mice ’ s body by 89.4 % compared to untreated mice .
All of the mice given the açaí based treatment survived longer than 15 days , while none of the untreated mice were able to survive the disease .
“ The açaí extracts appeared to interfere with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the balance between protein production and degradation , ” the study authors said .
You can view the findings in the journal ACS Omega here .
How to take açaí berries and where to find them In Brazil , açaí berries are one of the most widely consumed fruits , and are used to treat malaria-related symptoms such as fever .
The small purple berries have a taste far less sweeter than their cousins like blueberries and raspberries , which is why locals oftentimes eat them in sweetened dishes such as açaí bowls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stevia , honey , or similar items .
These bowls also often include granola , other healthy toppings and may be eaten as a dessert or even as a breakfast or other meal .
While açaí bowls are hard to find in the United States except at high-end smoothie bars , many health aficionados make them at home using organic açaí packets sold by companies like Sambazon , as well as toppings like goji berries , organic cacao nibs , dragon fruit , pineapple chunks , and more .
Organic açaí powder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking a burst of antioxidants first thing in the morning .
Açaí is also said to be highly beneficial for brain health .
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As far as berries go, there are few that have gained more notoriety in recent years as a “superfood” than the açaí berry, a small purple fruit oftentimes found deep within jungles or rainforests.
The berries are typically consumed in large quantities by surfers and other athletes, and are renowned for their ability to combat diabetes, high blood sugar, cholesterol, and several other ailments affecting people in modern mainstream society on an unsustainable level.
While these berries are capable of helping people in the United States and many other places faraway from their traditional source, the Amazon Rainforest, they also may offer protection against one of the most feared diseases faced by the people of their native region, according to recent research that could shed light on one of their most understudied potential abilities.
Açaí berry found to have anti-malarial properties
More than 200 million cases of malaria occurred in 2017, but the Plasmodium parasite that causes the disease is developing resistance to many anti-malarial drugs, according to a report from Sci News.
The good news is that the humble Amazonian berry may be useful in fighting the disease, according to research published in September 2019 by a team of international researchers from Brazil, the United States and Sweden.
The team found that polyphenols found in the berries of the palm (Euterpe oleracea) were able reduce malarial parasites in the blood of infected mice and prolong their survival.
The research sought to determine if açaí extracts could treat malaria in mice and if so whether polyphenols in the berries were responsible for the therapeutic effect. It was undertaken by Dr. Susanne Mertens-Talcott of Texas A&M University and Dr. Fabio Costa of the University of Campinas in Brazil.
They first found that polyphenols in the berries called nonanthocyanin phenolics inhibited the growth of both chloroquine-resistant and -sensitive parasites, Sci News reported.
Mice were given doses of the polyphenols orally. Researchers found that the treatment reduce the parasitic load in the mice’s body by 89.4% compared to untreated mice.
All of the mice given the açaí based treatment survived longer than 15 days, while none of the untreated mice were able to survive the disease.
“The açaí extracts appeared to interfere with the parasites’ protein homeostasis, or the balance between protein production and degradation,” the study authors said.
You can view the findings in the journal ACS Omega here.
How to take açaí berries and where to find them
In Brazil, açaí berries are one of the most widely consumed fruits, and are used to treat malaria-related symptoms such as fever.
The small purple berries have a taste far less sweeter than their cousins like blueberries and raspberries, which is why locals oftentimes eat them in sweetened dishes such as açaí bowls, which contain a sweetener like sugar, stevia, honey, or similar items.
These bowls also often include granola, other healthy toppings and may be eaten as a dessert or even as a breakfast or other meal.
While açaí bowls are hard to find in the United States except at high-end smoothie bars, many health aficionados make them at home using organic açaí packets sold by companies like Sambazon, as well as toppings like goji berries, organic cacao nibs, dragon fruit, pineapple chunks, and more.
Organic açaí powder and juices are also popular for those seeking a burst of antioxidants first thing in the morning. Açaí is also said to be highly beneficial for brain health.
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althealthworks--2020-05-04--Talking Raven Asks People on the Street ‘Y’Alright Love?’ In a Strong Yorkshire Accent

The coronavirus situation has taken its toll on millions of people across the globe , and it hasn ’ t been easy for many of them to say the very least .
Recently at the start of this whole situation I went to check up on an elderly neighbor of mine and while she almost always answers her door , she didn ’ t do so this time at all .
Much to my surprise , her nextdoor neighbor heard me knocking and opened her door to see what was going on .
But instead of acknowledging me , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doorway , began pushing all of the locks on her door to the side , and closed it immediately .
Needless to say , the coronavirus and accompanying news reports have caused a great deal of fear in this world .
While many people have used this time to check up on loved ones , others have shut themselves away in fear , and have refused to engage with the outside world .
Thankfully , there are plenty of reminders out there of what a wonderful place this world can be , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among friends , family members , the system that we depend on ( as flawed as it may be ) , and especially animals and nature .
In the video below , which I haven ’ t been able to stop watching for the last month , a talking raven holds a surprisingly hilarious and whimsical conversation with a woman on the street , asking in a thick Yorkshire accent , ‘ Y ’ alright love ?
” The video is from 2018 , but it ’ s exactly what we need at @ @ @ @ @

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The coronavirus situation has taken its toll on millions of people across the globe, and it hasn’t been easy for many of them to say the very least.
Recently at the start of this whole situation I went to check up on an elderly neighbor of mine and while she almost always answers her door, she didn’t do so this time at all.
Much to my surprise, her nextdoor neighbor heard me knocking and opened her door to see what was going on. But instead of acknowledging me, she peered through an open crack in the doorway, began pushing all of the locks on her door to the side, and closed it immediately.
Needless to say, the coronavirus and accompanying news reports have caused a great deal of fear in this world. While many people have used this time to check up on loved ones, others have shut themselves away in fear, and have refused to engage with the outside world.
Thankfully, there are plenty of reminders out there of what a wonderful place this world can be, and how interconnected we all are, whether among friends, family members, the system that we depend on (as flawed as it may be), and especially animals and nature.
In the video below, which I haven’t been able to stop watching for the last month, a talking raven holds a surprisingly hilarious and whimsical conversation with a woman on the street, asking in a thick Yorkshire accent, ‘Y’alright love?”
The video is from 2018, but it’s exactly what we need at this point in time:
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althealthworks--2020-05-04--GMO Pusher Bill Gates Teams Up With Richard Branson, Hopes to End the Meat Industry As We Know It Wi

GMO Pusher Bill Gates Teams Up With Richard Branson, Hopes to End the Meat Industry As We Know It With Lab-Grown Beef

Meat grown in labs has been a hot topic of conversation for the last seven years , with some media outlets hailing it as the future of food and a “ cleaner ” way to do meat .
But when the real thing hits supermarket shelves , will customers be kept in the dark about how it ’ s really made , and perhaps more importantly , will anybody actually want to eat it ?
Ready or not , lab-grown meat from stem cells is on its way , and it ’ s being propped up by one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genetically modified food ( GMOs ) — Microsoft founder and long-time Monsanto supporter Bill Gates , along with another wealthy investor , Sir Richard Branson , founder of the Virgin Group .
Just recently , the two famous figures placed a big-time bet on the self-proclaimed “ clean ” lab-grown meat company Memphis Meats , to the tune of $ 17 million .
But will customers flock to this new so-called “ murder free ” meat , or are Gates and Branson making a mistake in betting on a an under-tested technology with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health ?
Startup Companies to Grow Meat in the Lab Memphis Meats and Hampton Creek ( recently accused of labeling lies with its other products aimed at reducing animal agriculture ) are the most commonly-heard of , but not the only companies who are working on creating lab-grown meat .
MosaMeat of the Netherlands , founded by Professor Mark Post , first started with a product with a $ 325,000 price tag .
Today that number has been trimmed to a far more manageable $ 11.36 per package .
The founder hopes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ succeeds and goes commercial .
The company also has serious financial weight behind it in Sergey Brin of Alphabet ( the parent company of Google ) , and hopes to develop affordable mass-produced lab-grown meat or “ cultured meat ” within the next 10-20 years ( a ways off from its competitors ) .
Another company is SuperMeat in Israel .
Also founded by a professor , its goal is to create lab-grown chicken meat .
The company raised $ 229,269 on Indiegogo to begin its efforts .
These companies are just the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insiders hope becomes the new standard for meat eaters everywhere .
All of the lab-grown meat companies have a similar mission , as evidenced by these slogans and promises : • “ Let ’ s change the way meat gets to the plate.
” – Memphis Meats Besides their pledge to save animals , lab-grown meat companies make big claims when it comes to helping the environment .
Memphis Meats says they expect the following results from their products : • An up to 90 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land and water use MosaMeat says they will help solve the food crisis and combat climate change , but doesn ’ t say much about animal welfare .
Their main technique requires one sample of muscle cells to be taken from live animals for every 20,000 tons of lab-grown meat , saying the biopsy is harmless and noting that the animal survives the procedure .
SuperMeat promises to be humane , eco-friendly , to fight world hunger , and to create meat that is supposedly healthier and cheaper .
How the meat is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story entirely ( and one these companies don ’ t exactly seem eager to reveal to future customers ) .
While a humane , environmentally friendly and even “ healthy ” burger sounds like a dream come true for meat lovers , there are plenty of misconceptions here that the public is being kept in the dark about .
The first issue with lab-grown meat is how the meat cells are being harvested .
Slate recently reported that most lab-grown beef comes from a surprising , and highly unappetizing source — fetal bovine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What happens is as follows : if a cow in a slaughterhouse is pregnant , when she is slaughtered , the fetus is removed and brought into a blood collection facility .
While still alive , the fetus is drained of its blood until it dies by a process of sticking a needle in its heart .
It takes about five minutes , and this is what produces FBS , and ultimately , these so-called healthier burgers .
Even though cows and bulls are kept separately , the percentage of dairy cows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 percent .
As a result the number of fetuses being slaughtered is in the millions .
The FBS from these slaughtered fetuses can then be used in the lab , grown in a petri dish into a meat-like substance by feeding the cells nutrients for about a month .
Fetal bovine serum is the easiest to grow , because cells when separated from the body are suicidal .
The FBS contains growth factors that prevent them from killing themselves .
report this adThis process is not the only way to make lab-grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
It can be used on other types of meat cells as well , and may be added to a petri dish with chicken cells to create a similar product .
At the end of the day , this reliance on FBS means some animals are still being killed for lab-created meat ; cultured meat is definitely not vegetarian as some may hope .
The moral question of killing animals still remains : is slaughtering fetuses to make this highly unnatural product really any better than killing adult farm animals ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccines for people , and it also comes with about a 1 in 40 billion chance of contracting mad cow disease .
This low risk is much higher in cultured meat , which is why the Food and Drug Administration discouraged its use for the past 25 years ( before wealthy investors like Gates and Branson decided to bring it to the forefront of the food industry , that is ) .
Is Lab Grown Meat Really A Better Choice ?
What will the cultured meat companies do , and can Gates and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sure to arise when people find out how these meats are actually made ( much like genetically modified organisms from Monsanto ) ?
Each company ends up hiding its true plans because their products have to be licensed , and there are plenty of proprietary issues that come into play .
It seems that they are trying to avoid FBS , but there are no conclusions to be drawn yet .
Hampton Creek says they will try to create meat using plant-based products to make the cells grow using bioreactors or giant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look similar to beer brewing .
Memphis Meats said they have developed the first product without FBS , and are now working on applying it to all of their products .
Neither company will say what they actually use because of the fear that the idea will be stolen .
As a result , transparency goes out the window ( sound familiar ? )
, although we do know that there ’ s a chance the process may end up using GMO yeast , at least according to a representative from the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The environmental claims made by lab grown meat companies may not be what they seem , either .
Hampton Creek for example says its lab-meat will be up to ten times more environment efficient than conventional meat , but the evidence is lacking .
A 2011 study concluded that this type of meat product might produce less greenhouse gas , yet that it uses the same amount of energy as the pork industry .
Another 2015 study estimated that it will require the same amount of energy as the conventional meat industry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many animal rights groups are supporting lab-grown meat .
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) offered a one-million dollar prize to the first company who can produce a commercially successful cultured meat .
However , the deadline of the contest has passed as commercial lab-grown meat is still in the works .
It seems that company gave up on inspiring everyone to cut out animal products and is willing to compromise .
Mercy for Animals also supports “ meat that is produced through cellular agriculture instead of slaughter.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the environment after all .
Meanwhile , the consumers are being fed an eerily-hypnotizing ads to hype up our expectations .
America ’ s biggest meat corporation is also jumping on the bandwagon : The Future Is Here : Vegans Can Now Eat a Plant Burger That “ Bleeds.
” But There Is A Catch… You Are Eating Fermented Mold — Popular Vegetarian Meat Company Settles False Advertising Lawsuit ; Product Linked to Serious Health Risks This article was first written in December 2017 and updated in May 2020 .

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Meat grown in labs has been a hot topic of conversation for the last seven years, with some media outlets hailing it as the future of food and a “cleaner” way to do meat.
But when the real thing hits supermarket shelves, will customers be kept in the dark about how it’s really made, and perhaps more importantly, will anybody actually want to eat it?
Ready or not, lab-grown meat from stem cells is on its way, and it’s being propped up by one of the most controversial names in the world of genetically modified food (GMOs) — Microsoft founder and long-time Monsanto supporter Bill Gates, along with another wealthy investor, Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
In recent years, the two famous figures placed a big-time bet on the self-proclaimed “clean” lab-grown meat company Memphis Meats, to the tune of $17 million.
But will customers flock to this new so-called “murder free” meat, or are Gates and Branson making a mistake in betting on a an under-tested technology with big claims and unknown effects on human health?
Startup Companies to Grow Meat in the Lab
Memphis Meats and Hampton Creek (recently accused of labeling lies with its other products aimed at reducing animal agriculture) are the most commonly-heard of, but not the only companies who are working on creating lab-grown meat.
MosaMeat of the Netherlands, founded by Professor Mark Post, first started with a product with a $325,000 price tag. Since then, “cultured meat” has become much more affordable — but has continued to avoid conversations on whether these products are actually healthy or not, and whether consumers will know if they have been made with GMO ingredients or not.
Another company is SuperMeat in Israel. Also founded by a professor, its goal is to create lab-grown chicken meat. The company raised $229,269 on Indiegogo to begin its efforts.
These companies are just the tip of the iceberg for what industry insiders hope becomes the new standard for meat eaters everywhere.
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Further Examining Lab-Grown Meat Promises
All of the lab-grown meat companies have a similar mission, as evidenced by these slogans and promises:
“A method that doesn’t require raising and slaughtering animals.” – Memphis Meats (now known as Upside Foods)
“Let’s change the way meat gets to the plate.” – Memphis Meats
“Eating meat without killing animals.” – SuperMeat
“Real meat without harming animals.” – SuperMeat
Besides their pledge to save animals, lab-grown meat companies make big claims when it comes to helping the environment.
Upside Foods says they expect the following results from their products:
An up to 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional meat
The same reduction of land and water use
Better meat for human health
MosaMeat says they will help solve the food crisis and combat climate change, but doesn’t say much about animal welfare. Their main technique requires one sample of muscle cells to be taken from live animals for every 20,000 tons of lab-grown meat, saying the biopsy is harmless and noting that the animal survives the procedure.
SuperMeat promises to be humane, eco-friendly, to fight world hunger, and to create meat that is supposedly healthier and cheaper.
How the meat is actually grown, however, is another story entirely (and one these companies don’t exactly seem eager to reveal to future customers).
While a humane, environmentally friendly and even “healthy” burger sounds like a dream come true for meat lovers, there are plenty of misconceptions here that the public is being kept in the dark about.
The first issue with lab-grown meat is how the meat cells are being harvested.
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How Lab Meat is Typically Made
Slate recently reported that most lab-grown beef comes from a surprising, and highly unappetizing source — fetal bovine serum (also known as FBS).
Fetal bovine serum is a byproduct made from cow’s fetus blood.
What happens is as follows: if a cow in a slaughterhouse is pregnant, when she is slaughtered, the fetus is removed and brought into a blood collection facility. While still alive, the fetus is drained of its blood until it dies by a process of sticking a needle in its heart. It takes about five minutes, and this is what produces FBS, and ultimately, these so-called healthier burgers.
Even though cows and bulls are kept separately, the percentage of dairy cows who are pregnant is between 17 and 31 percent. As a result the number of fetuses being slaughtered is in the millions.
The FBS from these slaughtered fetuses can then be used in the lab, grown in a petri dish into a meat-like substance by feeding the cells nutrients for about a month. Fetal bovine serum is the easiest to grow, because cells when separated from the body are suicidal. The FBS contains growth factors that prevent them from killing themselves.
This process is not the only way to make lab-grown meat, but it is the fastest way. It can be used on other types of meat cells as well, and may be added to a petri dish with chicken cells to create a similar product.
At the end of the day, this reliance on FBS means some animals are still being killed for lab-created meat; cultured meat is definitely not vegetarian as some may hope.
report this adThe ethical question of killing animals still remains: is slaughtering fetuses to make this highly unnatural product really any better than killing adult farm animals?
The controversial FBS is also used in creating vaccines for people, and it also comes with about a 1 in 40 billion chance of contracting mad cow disease. This low risk is much higher in cultured meat, which is why the Food and Drug Administration discouraged its use for the past 25 years (before wealthy investors like Gates and Branson decided to bring it to the forefront of the food industry, that is).
Is Lab Grown Meat Really A Better Choice?
What will the cultured meat companies do, and can Gates and Branson steer clear of the controversy that is sure to arise when people find out how these meats are actually made (much like genetically modified organisms from Monsanto)?
Each company ends up hiding its true plans because their products have to be licensed, and there are plenty of proprietary issues that come into play. It seems that they are trying to avoid FBS, but there are no conclusions to be drawn yet.
Hampton Creek says they will try to create meat using plant-based products to make the cells grow using bioreactors or giant tanks, using a process that will look similar to beer brewing.
Upside Foods said they have developed the first product without FBS, and are now working on applying it further.
They are now focusing on lab-grown chicken made from chicken cells, and have had Sir Richard Branson in to test their lab grown products.
It seems as if these companies are all about their image and reputation rather than being fully transparent with their processes, as shown by the vague nature of their new website.
Cultured meat companies are oftentimes mum about the processes they are using. There’s a strong chance these processes will end up using GMO yeast, at least according to a representative from the company Finless Fish as quoted by Gizmodo.
The environmental claims made by lab grown meat companies may not be what they seem, either. Hampton Creek for example says its lab-meat will be up to ten times more environmentally efficient than conventional meat, but the evidence is lacking.
A 2011 study concluded that this type of meat product might produce less greenhouse gas, yet that it uses the same amount of energy as the pork industry. Another 2015 study estimated that it will require the same amount of energy as the conventional meat industry.
Despite the controversies, It seems that many animal rights groups are supporting lab-grown meat.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) offered a one-million dollar prize to the first company who can produce a commercially successful cultured meat. However, the deadline of the contest has passed as commercial lab-grown meat is still in the works.
It seems that company gave up on inspiring everyone to cut out animal products and is willing to compromise.
“People are surprised to learn that PETA is interested in lab-grown meat, but we have overcome our own revulsion at flesh-eating to champion a breakthrough that will mean a far kinder world for animals,” PETA statement said.
Mercy for Animals also supports “meat that is produced through cellular agriculture instead of slaughter.”
It might not be much better for the environment after all.
Meanwhile, the consumers are being fed an eerily-hypnotizing ads to hype up our expectations.
Watch a TV report about cultured meat that includes laboratory footage:
America’s biggest meat corporation is also jumping on the bandwagon:
Recommended reading:
The Future Is Here: Vegans Can Now Eat a Plant Burger That “Bleeds.” But There Is A Catch…
You Are Eating Fermented Mold — Popular Vegetarian Meat Company Settles False Advertising Lawsuit; Product Linked to Serious Health Risks
This article was first written in December 2017 and updated in June 2022.
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