althealthworks--2020-05-04--Companies now using sophisticated AI camera technology to track employees and enforce social distanc

Companies now using sophisticated AI camera technology to track employees and enforce social distancing rules

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

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Several companies have begun investing in sophisticated AI camera technology to track social distancing, mask-wearing, and other habits in their workplaces, according to various media reports.
The new cameras enable upper management to see workers and customers as well as insurers and regulators, while monitoring and enforcing social distancing and other related practices.
“The last thing we want is for the governor to shut all our projects down because no one is behaving,” said Jen Suerth, vice president at Chicago-based Pepper Construction, to Reuters.
Privacy activists are concerned at the decisions of many to utilize such technologies, however, the report said. They are concerned about increasingly detailed tracking of people and are also urging businesses to limit the use of the AI.
“The question becomes whether the tech remains after the public health problem goes away, and that is the real privacy fear,” said Al Gidari, a privacy expert at Stanford Law School. “Video in the store today to ensure social distancing remains to identify shoplifters tomorrow.”
Reuters spoke with 16 video analytics companies using the technology, and found that their complex systems can produce daily reports, which site managers can use to “correct recurring problems and document compliance.”
Most utilize a form of AI technology known as computer or machine vision, where algorithms are trained on image libraries to identify objects with confidence of 80% or higher. Some of these AI cameras are able to identify spots where workers are clumping together in busy areas, where they may be able to spread the coronavirus.
Using these high-tech cameras is said to be cheaper to analyze data than dedicating staff to watch employees for potential violations. Some guards enforcing social distancing have “clashed with people protesting safety measures,” the news source found.
One manager of the company Samarth Diamond interviewed by Reuters, Parth Patel, said that the technology will help managers report social distancing data to their superiors.
“It will surely be helpful for the safety of employees and their comfort level, and it will be helpful to show it to authorities that we are adhering” to regulations, Patel said.
“You can never have too much data on your hands,” said Brian Harper, CEO of RPT Realty.
Privacy concerns with AI technology for coronavirus
Despite Harper’s comment, others worry whether such tracking devices go too far in recording data and tracking employees’ every move.
Some startups are creating technology that tracks sneezing and coughing, which has drawn criticism from some experts according to the Reuters report.
Despite the technological advances being offered, businesses are concerned that the AI technology will trigger too many reports of false problems like families working close together in an aisle.
One particular AI camera system created by the company Landing AI uses an algorithm to calculate how far away each person is from one another.
In the video below, each green dot represents an individual who is in a “safe range” from others, the company says. The dots become red when a person less than six feet away, tracking them like a military style radar system in real-time.
If you get too close, the system could sound an alarm to remind everyone to keep their distance, the company said, or a second option could be to produce a report overnight that managers can use to “rearrange the workplace in a way that reduces workers’ chances of infection.” Amazon also announced earlier this month that it is using AI software to monitor building cameras to make sure employees keep their distance as well. Check it out in the video below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Are these companies going too far by tracking our every move under the guide of “protecting us” from the coronavirus?
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althealthworks--2020-04-27--Hospitals Now Using Cannabis as Experimental Treatment for COVID-19 Patients

Is there a possible supplementary therapy for the potentially deadly respiratory disease COVID-19 that has been hiding right under our noses the whole time ?
In order to find that out , researchers in Israel have initiated three separate studies on the healing effects of cannabis for the disease .
In Canada , researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Calgary have also been collecting data on CBD ’ s effects on the disease for several years .
Scroll down to learn more about the latest developments , but first , let ’ s explore the therapeutic and potentially beneficial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and why it should be considered an “ essential ” provision for the best health of everyone , not a distraction “ hippies.
” 1 : A tall Asian herb ( Cannabis sativa of the family Cannabaceae , the hemp family ) that has a tough fiber and is often separated into a tall loosely branched species ( C. sativa ) and a low-growing densely branched species ( C. indica ) The difference between hemp and marijuana The naked eye can not tell the difference between cannabis flowers and hemp , as opposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lab analysis can determine the difference .
Cannabis is classified as hemp when its delta 9 THC levels are .3 % or lower .
Delta 9 THC is one of the psychoactive cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant .
Yes , you read that right ; there are other cannabinoids aside from THC that produce a psychoactive affect .
And other plants aside from cannabis produce cannabinoids .
But that ’ s for another discussion .
If you take away anything from reading this article , this is what ’ s important for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-wired to utilize cannabinoids to maintain homeostasis .
Homogenous cannabinoids are produced endogenously , or within you ; they also played a crucial role in your development and acquired immunity as they are found in your mother ’ s milk .
The cannabis plant is made up of an ever growing list of cannabinoids : CBG , CBN , THC-A .
But perhaps the most studied aside from THC is Cannabidiol or CBD .
Through selective breeding we are able to isolate genetic traits , stabilizing strains of the plants to produce specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Therapeutically THC and CBD seem to have an inverse relationship with each other in the cannabis realm .
However they work synergistically with other cannabinoids and terpenes , and this is referred to as the entourage effect .
When cannabinoids are isolated , they have different effects .
My personal experiences lead me to believe cannabis was meant to be a synergistic experience and if you ’ re isolating and ingesting cannabinoids , you ’ re doing it wrong .
Intolerance of THC can trigger feelings of anxiety and paranoia .
Unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling up a fatty might not be the answer for you during this pandemic ; it could just freak you out more .
But that doesn ’ t mean that you can ’ t reap the benefits of the cannabis plant !
Inhaling the fumes of cannabis might be the fastest way to get it into your bloodstream , but it isn ’ t the most therapeutically advisable method as the high heat and combustion produces carcinogens and the dose is very hard to control .
High amounts of THC can trigger feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with THC as it counteracts the negative side effects and balances out the experience .
Here ’ s a quick tip , if you ever find yourself feeling panicky a few hits into a joint .
Sprinkle some black pepper on your tongue , the CBD in the pepper with counteract the negative effects you are experiencing as it ’ s absorbed into your bloodstream via the oral mucosa .
In order to bring my readers accurate information , I need to ask the hard questions .
More often than not , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answers .
This was a difficult question for me to engage with , because I know how well Cannabis has worked for me personally , as well as my clients , friends and family .
Some individuals are reluctant to try cannabis strains with high amounts of THC , but usually no one objects to the low amounts present in strains of Cannabis sativa or hemp as we classify it .
Cannabis sativa is known for being rich in the non psychoactive miracle we call Cannabidiol or CBD .
Are there any negative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hemp expert and CEO of www.HealthElevate.com Peter Bohem and this is what he said : “ It ’ s challenging to find definitive answers to most questions surrounding CBD and THC .
Just not enough research .
The best resource by far is www.projectcbd.org .
“ That shared , there are very few contraindications shown with CBD .
The only thing we learned about negative attributes of CBD was that in some cases , pharmaceuticals absorbed in the small intestine may have their metabolism increased or decreased when taken in conjunction with CBD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MAO inhibitors .
“ Unto itself , it ’ s certainly not a significant side effect , but one should do their own research to better understand if the half life of a drug is either shortened or lengthened .
It ’ s usually only an issue of adjusting one ’ s dosing .
“ Other than that , we ’ ve not heard of any instances in which people have had major issues with taking CBD .
The only other thing to consider is that some people have allergies to botanical based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited to hemp or cannabis ( marijuana ) .
“ Oh and the overwhelming feedback is CBD is quite helpful in treating those suffering from autoimmune disorders but of course this feedback is totally anecdotal .
Again more research is needed.
” The do ’ s of introducing cannabis into your routine How can I partake without having to worry about negative side effects ?
It ’ s called micro dosing and many people have great success with it .
When we refer to micro dosing usually we are talking about ingesting ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled , consistent dose .
Dosing in this manner over an extended period of time is usually measurable in the body via reduced blood pressure and reduced inflammation .
My grandmother is 87 years old , she suffers from glaucoma and the pressure in her eyes was measuring at 17 points .
She was also having trouble falling and staying asleep at night .
After finding an effective micro dose of approximately 10mg of full spectrum cannabis extract , she began sleeping at least 8 hours a night .
This encouraged us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check up , the pressure in her eyes had dropped to 12 points , and by 6 months to 9 points .
These were real measurable results of her Endocanabinoid system at work !
A more in depth explanation of your endocannabinoid system : Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting—and underreported—developments in modern science .
Research on marijuana ’ s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body , the Endocannabinoid System , which plays a crucial role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everyday experience .
The discovery of receptors in the brain that respond pharmacologically to cannabis—and the subsequent identification of endogenous cannabinoid compounds in our own bodies that bind to these receptors—has significantly advanced our understanding of human biology , health , and disease .
It is an established scientific fact that cannabinoids and other components of cannabis can modulate many physiological systems in the human brain and body .
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that trigger cannabinoid ( and other ) receptors .
More than 100 cannabinoids have been identified in the marijuana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) and cannabidiol ( CBD ) have been studied most extensively .
In addition to cannabinoids produced by the plant , there are endogenous cannabinoids ( such as anandamide and 2AG ) that occur naturally in the mammalian brain and body , as well as synthetic cannabinoids created by pharmaceutical researchers .
Extensive preclinical research—much of it sponsored by the U.S. government—indicates that CBD has potent anti-tumoral , antioxidant , anti-spasmodic , anti-psychotic , anti-convulsive , and neuroprotective properties .
CBD directly activates serotonin receptors , causing an anti-anxiety effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatments for COVID-19 patients begin in Israel Israel leads the world in cannabis research and scientists believe that promise for treating COVID-19 lies in the miracle of cannabis .
Currently there are three different clinical trials to treat COVID-19 with cannabis .
The first trial is begin done by a subsidiary of Innocan Pharma in collaboration with Tel Aviv University .
Researchers are creating a treatment for COVID-19 from cannabidiol ( CBD ) loaded exosomes , small structures attached to cells responsible for cell-to-cell communication and the delivery of macromolecules between cells , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the anti-inflammatory effects of CBD may be able to aid in the recovery of infected lungs .
Cannabidiols , even CBD products that do not include THC , also have a strong relaxing effect that may help those who use it breathe better .
The researchers will study their treatment against a variety of lung infections , during which CBD-loaded exosomes will be delivered to patients via an inhalation technique .
Animal tests have shown that CBD is able to reduce bodily inflammation , but it has not yet been proven to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or other respiratory viruses .
Another study will combine CBD with steroids as a treatment option .
Ten patients with COVID-19 at Israel ’ s Rabin Medical Center are expected to be treated .
If successful , the treatment option will be expanded to another 40 patients with COVID-19 under conditions set by FDA clinical trial regulations and guidelines .
“ CBD enhances the therapeutic effect of steroid treatment and treats the bio-mechanism affected by the virus , ” they said in a press release .
Still a third study is being led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center to understand whether the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis may be used to slow down lung infections in those diagnosed with COVID-19 .
Trials of CBD-based treatments are being conducted in several words in the hospital , LabRoots.com reported .
Dozens of patients with moderate illness from COVID-19 are expected to participate .
“ This is a novel approach to treating some of the symptoms , using a component of the cannabis plant that is considered safe and non-addictive , ” said Dr. Barak Cohen , one of the researchers behind the study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Lethbridge said they ’ ve been collecting over the past four years showing promise that some cannabis extracts may help in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 , according to a report from CTV News in Calgary .
“ Given the current dire and rapidly developing epidemiological situation , every possible therapeutic opportunity and avenue needs to be considered , ” said researcher Olga Kovalchuk at the University of Lethbridge .
“ We need to bring it to the people , ” says Olga .
“ We need to fight the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here : Here is a list of 61 potential benefits of cannabis , backed by scientific research .
In the meantime , you can legally order cannabis containing low doses of THC online no matter where you live .
So , conduct your own research .
No one died from cannabis today , or ever .
Thanks for reading !
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice .
Consult a holistic doctor before adding cannabis or other changes to your diet or supplement routine , and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general is not advised at this time because it is a respiratory disease , according to numerous doctors interviewed by Leafly.com .

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Is there a possible supplementary therapy for the potentially deadly respiratory disease COVID-19 that has been hiding right under our noses the whole time?
In order to find that out, researchers in Israel have initiated three separate studies on the healing effects of cannabis for the disease. In Canada, researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Calgary have also been collecting data on CBD’s effects on the disease for several years.
Scroll down to learn more about the latest developments, but first, let’s explore the therapeutic and potentially beneficial effects of cannabis on the human body and why it should be considered an “essential” provision for the best health of everyone, not a distraction “hippies.”
Webster’s Definition of cannabis
1: A tall Asian herb (Cannabis sativa of the family Cannabaceae, the hemp family) that has a tough fiber and is often separated into a tall loosely branched species (C. sativa) and a low-growing densely branched species (C. indica)
The difference between hemp and marijuana
The naked eye cannot tell the difference between cannabis flowers and hemp, as opposed to flowers from marijuana. Only a lab analysis can determine the difference.
Cannabis is classified as hemp when its delta 9 THC levels are .3% or lower. Delta 9 THC is one of the psychoactive cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Yes, you read that right; there are other cannabinoids aside from THC that produce a psychoactive affect. And other plants aside from cannabis produce cannabinoids. But that’s for another discussion.
If you take away anything from reading this article, this is what’s important for you to understand, you are genetically pre-wired to utilize cannabinoids to maintain homeostasis. Homogenous cannabinoids are produced endogenously, or within you; they also played a crucial role in your development and acquired immunity as they are found in your mother’s milk.
CBD vs THC
The cannabis plant is made up of an ever growing list of cannabinoids: CBG, CBN, THC-A. But perhaps the most studied aside from THC is Cannabidiol or CBD.
Through selective breeding we are able to isolate genetic traits, stabilizing strains of the plants to produce specific profiles of cannabinoids for a desired effect.
Therapeutically THC and CBD seem to have an inverse relationship with each other in the cannabis realm. However they work synergistically with other cannabinoids and terpenes, and this is referred to as the entourage effect.
When cannabinoids are isolated, they have different effects. My personal experiences lead me to believe cannabis was meant to be a synergistic experience and if you’re isolating and ingesting cannabinoids, you’re doing it wrong.
Intolerance of THC can trigger feelings of anxiety and paranoia.
Unless you’re a seasoned stoner, rolling up a fatty might not be the answer for you during this pandemic; it could just freak you out more. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t reap the benefits of the cannabis plant!
Inhaling the fumes of cannabis might be the fastest way to get it into your bloodstream, but it isn’t the most therapeutically advisable method as the high heat and combustion produces carcinogens and the dose is very hard to control.
High amounts of THC can trigger feelings of anxiety, but CBD works synergistically with THC as it counteracts the negative side effects and balances out the experience.
Here’s a quick tip, if you ever find yourself feeling panicky a few hits into a joint. Sprinkle some black pepper on your tongue, the CBD in the pepper with counteract the negative effects you are experiencing as it’s absorbed into your bloodstream via the oral mucosa.
In order to bring my readers accurate information, I need to ask the hard questions. More often than not, the hard questions don’t have simple answers.
This was a difficult question for me to engage with, because I know how well Cannabis has worked for me personally, as well as my clients, friends and family.
Some individuals are reluctant to try cannabis strains with high amounts of THC, but usually no one objects to the low amounts present in strains of Cannabis sativa or hemp as we classify it. Cannabis sativa is known for being rich in the non psychoactive miracle we call Cannabidiol or CBD.
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Are there any negative side effects to CBD?
I asked hemp expert and CEO of www.HealthElevate.com Peter Bohem and this is what he said:
“It’s challenging to find definitive answers to most questions surrounding CBD and THC. Just not enough research. The best resource by far is www.projectcbd.org.
“That shared, there are very few contraindications shown with CBD. The only thing we learned about negative attributes of CBD was that in some cases, pharmaceuticals absorbed in the small intestine may have their metabolism increased or decreased when taken in conjunction with CBD. Most common of these pharmaceuticals are MAO inhibitors.
“Unto itself, it’s certainly not a significant side effect, but one should do their own research to better understand if the half life of a drug is either shortened or lengthened. It’s usually only an issue of adjusting one’s dosing.
“Other than that, we’ve not heard of any instances in which people have had major issues with taking CBD. The only other thing to consider is that some people have allergies to botanical based products but that’s not just limited to hemp or cannabis (marijuana).
“Oh and the overwhelming feedback is CBD is quite helpful in treating those suffering from autoimmune disorders but of course this feedback is totally anecdotal. Again more research is needed.”
The do’s of introducing cannabis into your routine
How can I partake without having to worry about negative side effects? It’s called micro dosing and many people have great success with it.
When we refer to micro dosing usually we are talking about ingesting (eating) cannabis in a small, controlled, consistent dose. Dosing in this manner over an extended period of time is usually measurable in the body via reduced blood pressure and reduced inflammation.
My grandmother is 87 years old, she suffers from glaucoma and the pressure in her eyes was measuring at 17 points. She was also having trouble falling and staying asleep at night. After finding an effective micro dose of approximately 10mg of full spectrum cannabis extract, she began sleeping at least 8 hours a night. This encouraged us to keep going. At her 3 month check up, the pressure in her eyes had dropped to 12 points, and by 6 months to 9 points.
These were real measurable results of her Endocanabinoid system at work!
A more in depth explanation of your endocannabinoid system :
Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting—and underreported—developments in modern science. Research on marijuana’s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body, the Endocannabinoid System, which plays a crucial role in regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience.
The discovery of receptors in the brain that respond pharmacologically to cannabis—and the subsequent identification of endogenous cannabinoid compounds in our own bodies that bind to these receptors—has significantly advanced our understanding of human biology, health, and disease.
It is an established scientific fact that cannabinoids and other components of cannabis can modulate many physiological systems in the human brain and body. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that trigger cannabinoid (and other) receptors. More than 100 cannabinoids have been identified in the marijuana plant.
Of these marijuana molecules, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) have been studied most extensively. In addition to cannabinoids produced by the plant, there are endogenous cannabinoids (such as anandamide and 2AG) that occur naturally in the mammalian brain and body, as well as synthetic cannabinoids created by pharmaceutical researchers.
Extensive preclinical research—much of it sponsored by the U.S. government—indicates that CBD has potent anti-tumoral, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic, anti-psychotic, anti-convulsive, and neuroprotective properties. CBD directly activates serotonin receptors, causing an anti-anxiety effect, as well.
Trials on cannabis treatments for COVID-19 patients begin in Israel
Israel leads the world in cannabis research and scientists believe that promise for treating COVID-19 lies in the miracle of cannabis. Currently there are three different clinical trials to treat COVID-19 with cannabis.
The first trial is begin done by a subsidiary of Innocan Pharma in collaboration with Tel Aviv University. Researchers are creating a treatment for COVID-19 from cannabidiol (CBD) loaded exosomes, small structures attached to cells responsible for cell-to-cell communication and the delivery of macromolecules between cells, according to LabRoots.com.
The hope is that the anti-inflammatory effects of CBD may be able to aid in the recovery of infected lungs. Cannabidiols, even CBD products that do not include THC, also have a strong relaxing effect that may help those who use it breathe better.
The researchers will study their treatment against a variety of lung infections, during which CBD-loaded exosomes will be delivered to patients via an inhalation technique. Animal tests have shown that CBD is able to reduce bodily inflammation, but it has not yet been proven to prevent and ease illness caused by COVID-19 or other respiratory viruses.
Another study will combine CBD with steroids as a treatment option. Ten patients with COVID-19 at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center are expected to be treated. If successful, the treatment option will be expanded to another 40 patients with COVID-19 under conditions set by FDA clinical trial regulations and guidelines.
“CBD enhances the therapeutic effect of steroid treatment and treats the bio-mechanism affected by the virus,” they said in a press release.
Still a third study is being led by Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center to understand whether the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis may be used to slow down lung infections in those diagnosed with COVID-19. Trials of CBD-based treatments are being conducted in several words in the hospital, LabRoots.com reported.
Dozens of patients with moderate illness from COVID-19 are expected to participate.
“This is a novel approach to treating some of the symptoms, using a component of the cannabis plant that is considered safe and non-addictive,” said Dr. Barak Cohen, one of the researchers behind the study.
In addition, researchers at the University of Lethbridge said they’ve been collecting over the past four years showing promise that some cannabis extracts may help in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, according to a report from CTV News in Calgary.
“Given the current dire and rapidly developing epidemiological situation, every possible therapeutic opportunity and avenue needs to be considered,” said researcher Olga Kovalchuk at the University of Lethbridge.
“We need to bring it to the people,” says Olga. “We need to fight the beast.”
Find out more about them here:
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hospital-to-begin-treating-virus-patients-with-cannabis/
https://www.labroots.com/trending/cannabis-sciences/17453/researchers-trial-cannabis-treat-covid-19
Here is a list of 61 potential benefits of cannabis, backed by scientific research.
In the meantime, you can legally order cannabis containing low doses of THC online no matter where you live. So, conduct your own research. No one died from cannabis today, or ever.
Thanks for reading! This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Consult a holistic doctor before adding cannabis or other changes to your diet or supplement routine, and be cautioned that smoking cannabis or smoking in general is not advised at this time because it is a respiratory disease, according to numerous doctors interviewed by Leafly.com.
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althealthworks--2020-04-26--Stanford study finds COVID-19 death rate may be far lower due to higher number of asymptomatic infec

Stanford study finds COVID-19 death rate may be far lower 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 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 .
A considerably large majority of those who have died from COVID-19 in the United States had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ 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 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
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--2020-05-14--Washington, D.C. Sues Monsanto, Saying its Toxic Chemicals Polluted Waterways and Poisoned Wildlife

Washington, D.C. Sues Monsanto, Saying its Toxic Chemicals Polluted Waterways and Poisoned Wildlife for Decades

The Monsanto Company gave up its original name when it became a part of Bayer in summer 2018 , but the company is still facing lawsuits from all angles as more cities and municipalities become emboldened to sue the multinational corporation .
Lawsuits filed by plaintiffs claiming Monsanto ’ s glyphosate chemical caused their cancer have already put a dent in Monsanto ’ s bottom line , but that ’ s just the tip of the iceberg : major lawsuits have also been filed by four states and 10 cities against the company for PCB contamination of waterways .
Thus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment and caused widespread harm have been filed by New Mexico , Ohio , Oregon and Washington , along with 10 cities including Spokane , Los Angeles , San Diego , Baltimore and more .
It ’ s clear that PCB contamination is widespread , but Monsanto has worked diligently to avoid responsibility for cleaning it up and paying cities back .
Now , the movement is becoming too powerful to ignore , as “ Our Nation ’ s Capital ” has become the latest in a long line of major cities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to a new lawsuit filed by Washington , D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine , the Monsanto Company made , promoted , and sold toxic chemicals , also known as PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls , which they knew would harm residents of the District , pollute waterways , and kill wildlife .
“ For decades , Monsanto profits by knowingly manufacturing , marketing , and selling toxic chemicals that contaminated the District ’ s environment , putting the health of our residents and precious natural resources , including the Potomac and Anacostia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Racine according to LawStreetMedia.com .
The suit alleges the chemicals were sold for nearly 50 years while Monsanto made false statements about their safety and did not warn the public of the potential for cancer or liver damage .
The products were allegedly produced from 1929 all the way through 1977 , and were used in several different items including paints , caulks , inks , sealants , and electrical products .
These PCBs remain in the environment for decades after being used and are retained in animal tissue which shows how dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Racine is now seeking payment for past and future damages associated with the contamination as well as civil penalties .
“ PCBs were widely used in consumer and industrial products before they were banned in 1979 , contaminating the District ’ s land , water , fish , and wildlife .
Due to their high degree of persistence , the chemicals remain in the District ’ s environment today , still accumulating in fish and wildlife .
According to estimates , clean-up and restoration of the District ’ s natural resources will cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a press release from the Attorney General ’ s office .
Monsanto has tried several different legal defenses for getting out of cleanup duty in the recent past , including attempting to invoke a statute of limitations as it did unsuccessfully in the St. Louis case , and also using the defense that they previously released the chemicals into the environment through a different corporation , Solutia .
The lawsuit states that 99 percent of the PCBs used in the United States were manufactured and sold by Monsanto .
These chemicals were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The District identified 36 bodies of water with high levels of PCBs , including the Potomac river , and contaminated fish in the area ’ s waters , according to the press release .
It also stated that the District has spent millions of dollars already to clean up Monsanto ’ s pollution , and anticipates the cleanup as costing hundreds of millions of dollars to complete .

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The Monsanto Company gave up its original name when it became a part of Bayer in summer 2018, but the company is still facing lawsuits from all angles as more cities and municipalities become emboldened to sue the multinational corporation.
Lawsuits filed by plaintiffs claiming Monsanto’s glyphosate chemical caused their cancer have already put a dent in Monsanto’s bottom line, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg: major lawsuits have also been filed by four states and 10 cities against the company for PCB contamination of waterways.
Thus far, lawsuits claiming Monsanto poisoned the environment and caused widespread harm have been filed by New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Washington, along with 10 cities including Spokane, Los Angeles, San Diego, Baltimore and more.
It’s clear that PCB contamination is widespread, but Monsanto has worked diligently to avoid responsibility for cleaning it up and paying cities back.
Now, the movement is becoming too powerful to ignore, as “Our Nation’s Capital” has become the latest in a long line of major cities to go after the controversial agrochemical corporation.
Monsanto knowingly poisoned Washington, D.C. area for decades, lawsuit says
According to a new lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine, the Monsanto Company made, promoted, and sold toxic chemicals, also known as PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls, which they knew would harm residents of the District, pollute waterways, and kill wildlife.
“For decades, Monsanto profits by knowingly manufacturing, marketing, and selling toxic chemicals that contaminated the District’s environment, putting the health of our residents and precious natural resources, including the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, at risk,” said Racine according to LawStreetMedia.com.
The suit alleges the chemicals were sold for nearly 50 years while Monsanto made false statements about their safety and did not warn the public of the potential for cancer or liver damage. The products were allegedly produced from 1929 all the way through 1977, and were used in several different items including paints, caulks, inks, sealants, and electrical products.
These PCBs remain in the environment for decades after being used and are retained in animal tissue which shows how dangerous they are, the article said.
Racine is now seeking payment for past and future damages associated with the contamination as well as civil penalties.
“PCBs were widely used in consumer and industrial products before they were banned in 1979, contaminating the District’s land, water, fish, and wildlife. Due to their high degree of persistence, the chemicals remain in the District’s environment today, still accumulating in fish and wildlife. According to estimates, clean-up and restoration of the District’s natural resources will cost hundreds of millions of dollars,” said a press release from the Attorney General’s office.
Monsanto has tried several different legal defenses for getting out of cleanup duty in the recent past, including attempting to invoke a statute of limitations as it did unsuccessfully in the St. Louis case, and also using the defense that they previously released the chemicals into the environment through a different corporation, Solutia.
The lawsuit states that 99 percent of the PCBs used in the United States were manufactured and sold by Monsanto. These chemicals were eventually banned due to health concerns.
The District identified 36 bodies of water with high levels of PCBs, including the Potomac river, and contaminated fish in the area’s waters,according to the press release. It also stated that the District has spent millions of dollars already to clean up Monsanto’s pollution, and anticipates the cleanup as costing hundreds of millions of dollars to complete.
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althealthworks--2020-05-20--TV Host Bill Maher Calls Out Factory Farming in the U.S., Compares it to Wet Markets in Wuhan, China

The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have gone on for more than two months now , and both social media and the Internet in general are oversaturated with comments , viewpoints , and potential solutions for expediting the return of normal human life again without constant social distancing , OCD hand-washing , and mask wearing .
Meanwhile , President Donald Trump , many members of the Democratic Party , and even Bill Gates , the billionaire philanthropist and former computer company founder all seem united that distributing in hundreds of millions of vaccine doses to the general public both at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the resumption of public life as we know it .
One of the major aspects that is being overlooked in all of this is the purported source of the outbreak , China ’ s “ wet market ” animal trade , which has been cited along with a possible lab-related release of the virus , and whether or not there may be a connection to its unsanitary practices and the way food is produced in the United States .
These markets , where live animals may be slaughtered and sold , get their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hose down produce and clean fish .
They have been on the receiving end of much bad press and condemnations from U.S. officials in recent months , and calls for their closures .
Recently , TV show host Bill Maher decided to take on the issue of closing these markets , but his analysis took a surprising turn when he became to compare them to America ’ s own national disgrace — factory farming .
“ Two weeks ago I called out China for reopening their wet markets and miracuously people from both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , ‘ Good for you for saying that , ’ Maher said .
“ We ’ ll here ’ s another hot take that may not be as popular : America ’ s factory farming is just as despicable as a wet market and it ’ s just as problematic for our health .
“ Factory farms have a lot more lobbyists , but ecological time bombs tick the same , ” he continued .
Regardless of your opinion on the coronavirus and what should be done going forward , whether or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parly from a lab , and whether it ’ s as deadly as the mainstream media makes it out to be ( this recent major university study casts doubt on the official death rate ) , it ’ s well worth watching Maher ’ s take on the current situation , and why America should also use this time to take a long , hard look in the mirror about what it ’ s been doing in its own backyard before it ’ s too late ( warning : this video contains harsh @ @ @

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The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have gone on for more than two months now, and both social media and the Internet in general are oversaturated with comments, viewpoints, and potential solutions for expediting the return of normal human life again without constant social distancing, OCD hand-washing, and mask wearing.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, many members of the Democratic Party, and even Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and former computer company founder, all seem united that distributing in hundreds of millions of vaccines to the general public both at home and abroad as being necessary for the resumption of public life as we know it.
One of the major aspects that is being overlooked in all of this is the purported source of the outbreak, China’s “wet market” animal trade, which has been cited along with a possible lab-related release of the virus, and whether or not there may be a connection to its unsanitary practices and the way food is produced in the United States.
These markets, where live animals may be slaughtered and sold, get their name from the use of water to hose down produce and clean fish and/or meat.
They have been on the receiving end of much criticism and condemnations from U.S. officials in recent months, and calls for their closures.
Recently, TV show host Bill Maher decided to take on the issue of closing these markets, but his analysis took a surprising turn when he became to compare them to America’s own national disgrace — factory farming.
“Two weeks ago I called out China for reopening their wet markets and miracuously people from both sides of the aisle reached out and said, ‘Good for you for saying that,’ Maher said.
“We’ll here’s another hot take that may not be as popular: America’s factory farming is just as despicable as a wet market and it’s just as problematic for our health.
“Factory farms have a lot more lobbyists, but ecological time bombs tick the same,” he continued.
Regardless of your opinion on the coronavirus and what should be done going forward, whether or not it may have originated at least parly from a lab, and whether it’s as deadly as the mainstream media makes it out to be (this recent major university study casts doubt on the official death rate), it’s well worth watching Maher’s take on the current situation.
In the video below, he describes why America should also use this time to take a long, hard look in the mirror about what it’s been doing in its own backyard before it’s too late (warning: part of this video do contain explicit language):
America's Wet Markets Stop trying to get me to watch Tiger King. I already have to watch one bottle-blonde from reality TV. And the other reason I'm not watching Tiger King is that torturing animals is what got us into this mess. Posted by Bill Maher on Friday, April 24, 2020
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althealthworks--2020-05-20--Product Review: A Delicious Coffee Substitute for High Performers, Packed with Medicinal Mushrooms

One of the biggest areas of focus for holistic health and supplement companies nowadays is on giving consumers a choice between traditional coffee , which is loaded with caffeine , and other similar beverages that are still highly stimulating but come but in a way that provides more sustained energy .
Most of these drinks and supplements utilize the many benefits of medicinal mushrooms , which are typically known as adaptogenic herbs providing a wide range of brain health benefits , stress relief , support for memory and focus , calming effects , and much more .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a health tonic the company hopes will replace your daily coffee with a blend of medicinal mushrooms , chai tea , and supplementary ingredients that ultimately contain 1/7 the caffeine of a traditional cup of coffee .
So , is MUD\WTR worth the hype ?
I recently had a chance to try it , and I came away duly impressed by everything from the quality of the ingredients to the general feeling of well-being it provided , to the smooth , aftertaste-free deliciousness I was able to enjoy .
The MUD\WTR mix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a black tin , contains the following ingredients : -Cacao : Rich in magnesium and antioxidants , cacao is excellent for relaxation and stress relief .
-Masala Chai : A coffee substitute , masala chai tea forms the foundation of this drink , providing 1/7 the typical caffeine of America ’ s favorite morning drink .
– Reishi : An immune system booster that provides a calming effect .
-Cordyceps : Perhaps the best mushroom for energy and healthy breathing support -Turmeric : A wonder spice known for its disease prevention abilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for keeping blood sugar levels in check -Himalyan Salt : Adds a boost of minerals and aids in hydration The above is the tagline for the MUD\WTR company as shown on its main sales and informational page , and as someone who has drank coffee for most of his adult life , I wholeheartedly agree .
While I love coffee and plan to continue drinking it for as long as I live , its status as America ’ s go-to morning drink comes with a lot of ups-and-downs , just like coffee itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been a mixed bag in terms of the effects it has on my body .
Whether organic or non-organic , drinking coffee first thing in the morning has always been something of an adventure for me .
Sometimes it makes me feel like a million bucks , other times it makes me feel jittery and causes me to lose my overall feeling of well-being and strength .
After drinking it multiple days in a row , I definitely notice myself starting to become dependent on it , and the uneven health benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spices and supplements like the ones mentioned above helps a lot , but it ’ s still the caffeine that causes the rollercoaster ride of focus and energy for me .
After drinking all 30 servings of MUD\WTR , I can confidently say this is one of the best drinks of its kind that I have ever tried .
Flavor profile : MUD\WTR is mild and smooth , combining the light , tingly taste of the chai with the savory , soothing taste of the cacao .
I added a little raw organic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s zero calories but really sweet with the same consistency of sugar ) to the mix , and that made this drink even more delicious .
It ’ s not as savory as coffee , but it boasts a wide range of unique flavors all in one drink .
What makes it stand out above similar drinks I ’ ve tried is the way the ingredients are expertly blended and crafted for a consistent flavor profile .
The MUD ] WTR trial kit , which offers 30 servings for 40 bucks ( a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also comes with a nifty electric USB-rechargeable frother and a packet of coconut/MCT oil based creamer which only adds to the health and brain boosting benefits of this delicious concoction .
If you ’ re a fan of whipping up delicious and nutritious health potions , you will absolutely love the frother and use it quite often .
Health benefits : I noticed a more consistent feeling of energy and mental clarity than I traditionally get from coffee while drinking MUD\WTR every day .
It wasn ’ t quite as stimulating but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My only caveat is that the cacao is not as rich as I would have liked , but the many beneficial organic mushrooms in this blend make up for it .
Overall opinion : MUD\WTR is one of my favorite morning health boosters I ’ ve ever tried , if not my favorite .
It ’ s packed full of nutrients and health benefits and it ’ s simple to make each morning : no coffee maker or French press needed ; simply add hot water , stir and/or froth it up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for an alternative to morning coffee for more sustainable energy and health benefits , I highly recommend giving the MUD\WTR trial kit a try .
This is definitely something I could see myself drinking every morning , from now through the foreseeable future .
You can try MUD\WTR for 15 % off ( plus frees shipping ) using the code ALTHEALTH at checkout .
Click here to get your trial kit now and let us know what you think .
Thanks for reading !
Note ” This review was done after receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not receive any compensation from MUD\WTR sales , but the discount ALTHEALTH has been made available to AltHealthWorks.com readers to enjoy this excellent product .

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One of the biggest areas of focus for holistic health and supplement companies nowadays is on giving consumers a choice between traditional coffee, which is loaded with caffeine, and other similar beverages that are still highly stimulating but come but in a way that provides more sustained energy.
Most of these drinks and supplements utilize the many benefits of medicinal mushrooms, which are typically known as adaptogenic herbs providing a wide range of brain health benefits, stress relief, support for memory and focus, calming effects, and much more.
One of the newest kids on the block is MUD\WTR, a health tonic the company hopes will replace your daily coffee with a blend of medicinal mushrooms, chai tea, and supplementary ingredients that ultimately contain 1/7 the caffeine of a traditional cup of coffee.
So, is MUD\WTR worth the hype?
I recently had a chance to try it, and I came away duly impressed by everything from the quality of the ingredients to the general feeling of well-being it provided, to the smooth, aftertaste-free deliciousness I was able to enjoy.
MUD\WTR Ingredients
The MUD\WTR mix, which comes in a powder packaged in a black tin, contains the following ingredients:
-Cacao: Rich in magnesium and antioxidants, cacao is excellent for relaxation and stress relief.
-Masala Chai: A coffee substitute, masala chai tea forms the foundation of this drink, providing 1/7 the typical caffeine of America’s favorite morning drink.
-Lion’s Mane: A powerful nootropic mushroom that supports memory and focus.
-Chaga: A mushroom rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and potassium.
– Reishi: An immune system booster that provides a calming effect.
-Cordyceps: Perhaps the best mushroom for energy and healthy breathing support
-Turmeric: A wonder spice known for its disease prevention abilities
-Cinnamon: High in antioxidants and beneficial for keeping blood sugar levels in check
-Himalyan Salt: Adds a boost of minerals and aids in hydration
“We weren’t mad at coffee, just disappointed”
The above is the tagline for the MUD\WTR company as shown on its main sales and informational page, and as someone who has drank coffee for most of his adult life, I wholeheartedly agree.
While I love coffee and plan to continue drinking it for as long as I live, its status as America’s go-to morning drink comes with a lot of ups-and-downs, just like coffee itself.
For me personally, coffee has always been a mixed bag in terms of the effects it has on my body.
Whether organic or non-organic, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has always been something of an adventure for me. Sometimes it makes me feel like a million bucks, other times it makes me feel jittery and causes me to lose my overall feeling of well-being and strength.
After drinking it multiple days in a row, I definitely notice myself starting to become dependent on it, and the uneven health benefits it often seems to provide.
Adding spices and supplements like the ones mentioned above helps a lot, but it’s still the caffeine that causes the rollercoaster ride of focus and energy for me.
My experience with MUD\WTR
report this adAfter drinking all 30 servings of MUD\WTR, I can confidently say this is one of the best drinks of its kind that I have ever tried.
Here’s quick rundown:
Flavor profile: MUD\WTR is mild and smooth, combining the light, tingly taste of the chai with the savory, soothing taste of the cacao.
I added a little raw organic honey and/or monkfruit sweetener (it’s zero calories but really sweet with the same consistency of sugar) to the mix, and that made this drink even more delicious.
It’s not as savory as coffee, but it boasts a wide range of unique flavors all in one drink. What makes it stand out above similar drinks I’ve tried is the way the ingredients are expertly blended and crafted for a consistent flavor profile.
The MUD]WTR trial kit, which offers 30 servings for 40 bucks (a great deal in my opinion), also comes with a nifty electric USB-rechargeable frother and a packet of coconut/MCT oil based creamer which only adds to the health and brain boosting benefits of this delicious concoction.
If you’re a fan of whipping up delicious and nutritious health potions, you will absolutely love the frother and use it quite often.
Health benefits: I noticed a more consistent feeling of energy and mental clarity than I traditionally get from coffee while drinking MUD\WTR every day.
It wasn’t quite as stimulating but it was uplifting and provided sustainable energy. My only caveat is that the cacao is not as rich as I would have liked, but the many beneficial organic mushrooms in this blend make up for it.
Overall opinion: MUD\WTR is one of my favorite morning health boosters I’ve ever tried, if not my favorite. It’s packed full of nutrients and health benefits and it’s simple to make each morning: no coffee maker or French press needed; simply add hot water, stir and/or froth it up with the frother.
If you’re looking for an alternative to morning coffee for more sustainable energy and health benefits, I highly recommend giving the MUD\WTR trial kit a try.
This is definitely something I could see myself drinking every morning, from now through the foreseeable future.
You can try MUD\WTR for 15% off (plus frees shipping) using the code ALTHEALTH at checkout.
Click here to get a trial kit now and let us know what you think. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Nick Meyer
AltHealthWorks.com Founder
Note” This review was done after receiving a sample from the company. We do not receive any compensation from MUD\WTR sales, but the discount ALTHEALTH has been made available to AltHealthWorks.com readers to enjoy this excellent product.
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althealthworks--2020-05-28--“Bill Gates is Continuing the Work of Monsanto:” Vandana Shiva Calls Out Billionaire Philanthropist

“Bill Gates is Continuing the Work of Monsanto:” Vandana Shiva Calls Out Billionaire Philanthropist in French TV Interview

Indian activist and author Vandana Shiva has become one of the most well known and widely followed activists in the world of environmental ecology , organic and regenerative agriculture , and other ecological movements that fly in the face of the post World War II model of using chemicals and even genetically modified organisms to grow food .
While Shiva typically focuses on promoting ecologically friendly methods of farming that she says empower the economies and the people of local villages , she also has been known to call out large corporations like Monsanto , which was purchased by Bayer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bayer has continued down the same path of the highly controversial multi-national corporation , investing billions of dollars into a brand new GMO crop division designed to create even more types of lab-spliced crops designed to withstand large doses of toxic , synthetic pesticides .
Aside from Bayer , however , there ’ s at least one other major entity working to continue the work of the now-defunct Monsanto Company , and in this case it ’ s not a corporation : it ’ s Bill Gates , the former Microsoft founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being in the world against the coronavirus , and billionaire philanthropist .
“ Shiva on French TV : Bill Gates is Continuing the Work of Monsanto ” Shiva , the author of the book of ‘ Biopiracy : The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge , ’ as well as the # 1 upcoming new release in the Amazon.com category of Patent Law , ‘ Reclaiming the Commons : Biodiversity , Traditional Knowledge , and the Rights of Mother Earth , ’ which she wrote along with Organic Consumers Association Founder Ronnie Cummins , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus situation unfolding worldwide .
The station broadcasts to over 350 million households around the world .
During Shiva ’ s wide-ranging interview with host Marc Perelman , Shiva touched on several topics including her experiences learning from Nepalese villagers while volunteering for an environmental organization in India .
Dr. Shiva , who studied quantum physics in college at the University of Western Ontario in Canada , said it was a humbling experience for her as she began to learn about the immense amount of knowledge possessed by indigenous people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my own head upside down , because…physics , you know , “ high in the world , ” you know something others don ’ t .
“ I realized everyone has knowledge , and you must respect it.
” Shiva , who founded Navdanya , a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources , especially native seeds that have been under threat by Monsanto and other large agrochemical corporations , also spoke at length about Gates and his support for Monsanto , genetically engineered foods , crops and chemicals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in support of a failed movement .
“ Well Bill Gates is actually continuing the work of Monsanto , ” she said .
“ What he ’ s doing , he ’ s pushing the failed Green Revolution , he ’ s pushing chemicals , he ’ s pushing GMOs , pushing patents , ” she added .
The question on Perelman ’ s mind to Shiva is whether or not Gates realizes exactly what he ’ s doing , to which Shiva responded .
“ There ’ s enough evidence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters to him from farmers of Africa , from governments of Africa that say this is not the way to go…The United Nations accepts argoecology working with ecological systems as the best way to go… ” Shiva also accuses Gates of “ biopiracy ” in third world countries , the rise of “ surveillance capitalism ” and data mining , why she ’ s also taking issue with Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerburg , and more in the 12-minute interview , which seems more relevant than ever in light of recent developments in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus .
Check out the video below , and skip ahead to the 5:30 mark to see her comments on Gates , whom she describes as the world ’ s new “ Christopher Columbus ” ( and not in a good way ) :

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Indian activist and author Vandana Shiva has become one of the most well known and widely followed activists in the world of environmental ecology, organic and regenerative agriculture, and other ecological movements that fly in the face of the post World War II model of using chemicals and even genetically modified organisms to grow food.
While Shiva typically focuses on promoting ecologically friendly methods of farming that she says empower the economies and the people of local villages, she also has been known to call out large corporations like Monsanto, which was purchased by Bayer in 2018.
Ever since its purchase, Bayer has continued down the same path of the highly controversial multi-national corporation, investing billions of dollars into a brand new GMO crop division designed to create even more types of lab-spliced crops designed to withstand large doses of toxic, synthetic pesticides.
Aside from Bayer, however, there’s at least one other major entity working to continue the work of the now-defunct Monsanto Company, and in this case it’s not a corporation: it’s Bill Gates, the former Microsoft founder, proponent of vaccinating virtually every human being in the world against the coronavirus, and billionaire philanthropist.
“Shiva on French TV: Bill Gates is Continuing the Work of Monsanto”
Shiva, the author of the book of ‘Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge,’ as well as the #1 upcoming new release in the Amazon.com category of Patent Law, ‘Reclaiming the Commons: Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge, and the Rights of Mother Earth,’ which she wrote along with Organic Consumers Association Founder Ronnie Cummins, spoke with French television station FRANCE24 prior to the coronavirus situation unfolding worldwide.
The station broadcasts to over 350 million households around the world.
During Shiva’s wide-ranging interview with host Marc Perelman, Shiva touched on several topics including her experiences learning from Nepalese villagers while volunteering for an environmental organization in India.
Dr. Shiva, who studied quantum physics in college at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, said it was a humbling experience for her as she began to learn about the immense amount of knowledge possessed by indigenous people, especially women.
“It totally turned my own head upside down, because…physics, you know, “high in the world,” you know something others don’t.
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“I realized everyone has knowledge, and you must respect it.”
Shiva, who founded Navdanya, a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources, especially native seeds that have been under threat by Monsanto and other large agrochemical corporations, also spoke at length about Gates and his support for Monsanto, genetically engineered foods, crops and chemicals, and other ventures that she says are in support of a failed movement.
“Well Bill Gates is actually continuing the work of Monsanto,” she said.
“What he’s doing, he’s pushing the failed Green Revolution, he’s pushing chemicals, he’s pushing GMOs, pushing patents,” she added.
The question on Perelman’s mind to Shiva is whether or not Gates realizes exactly what he’s doing, to which Shiva responded.
“There’s enough evidence of what it does, there are enough letters to him from farmers of Africa, from governments of Africa that say this is not the way to go…The United Nations accepts argoecology working with ecological systems as the best way to go…”
Shiva also accuses Gates of “biopiracy” in third world countries, the rise of “surveillance capitalism” and data mining, why she’s also taking issue with Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerburg, and more in the 12-minute interview, which seems more relevant than ever in light of recent developments in the world of health and privacy issues related to the coronavirus.
Check out the video below, and skip ahead to the 5:30 mark to see her comments on Gates, whom she describes as the world’s new “Christopher Columbus” (and not in a good way):

This article was originally written in 2020 and updated in June 2023.
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althealthworks--2020-05-30--600 Physicians send letter to White House warning lockdowns are a “mass casualty incident” in their

600 Physicians send letter to White House warning lockdowns are a “mass casualty incident” in their own right

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

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The coronavirus pandemic has caused disease and many deaths around the world, and different countries have responded to it in many different ways.
In the United States, stay-at-home orders passed down by governors are expected to continue until at least mid-June, with the potential for more quarantine executive orders later in the year if a “second wave” of COVID-19 ends up happening.
Some officials are threatening to keep the orders in place until August, even as death tolls drop and immunity continues to rise in many areas.
While the death tolls and numbers of coronavirus cases have been recorded in perpetuity since the outbreak began in January, the virus hasn’t been the only cause of widespread suffering, according to a new letter that has been sent to President Trump by more than 600 of the nation’s physicians.
In the letter, which was written about extensively by Forbes.com and the Associated Press, the physicians state that quarantines themselves are directly contributing to countless undocumented, understudied and oftentimes undereported health problems, constituting a “mass casualty incident” with “exponentially growing negative health consequences” to millions of non-COVID patients in its own right.
“Ending the lockdowns are not about Wall Street or disregard for people’s lives; it about saving lives,” said Dr. Marilyn Singleton, a California based anesthesiologist and signer of the letter who blogs about the damage the response to the coronavirus is doing to the fabric of society.
“We cannot let this disease change the U.S. from a free, energetic society to a society of broken souls dependent on government handouts.”
Dr. Simone Gold, an emergency medicine specialist in Los Angeles, agreed that the lockdown’s negative effects are being widely underestimated.
“The downstream health effects…are being massively under-estimated and under-reported. This is an order of magnitude error,” she said.
Suicide hotline calls have increase 600%, the letter states, and 150,000 Americans who would have had new cancer detected through routine screening have not been able to receive medical attention. In certain areas including Los Angeles, the suicide hotline numbers are rising even higher.
Untreated heart attacks and strokes are also part of the dangers that are occurring, the physicians added.
“We are alarmed at what appears to be a lack of consideration for the future health of our patients,” Gold added.
“Patients fearful of visiting hospitals and doctors’ offices are dying because COVID-phobia is keeping them from seeking care,” the Forbes article stated.
“One patient died at home of a heart attack rather than go to an emergency room. The number of severe heart attacks being treated in nine U.S hospitals surveyed dropped by nearly 40% since March. Cardiologists are worried ‘a second wave of deaths’ indirectly caused by the virus is likely.
Americans’ mental and physical health are both being gravely affected, the letter continued.
“The millions of casualties of a continued shutdown will be hiding in plain sight, but they will be called alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure. In youths it will be called financial instability, unemployment, despair, drug addiction, unplanned pregnancies, poverty, and abuse.
“It is impossible to overstate the short, medium, and long-term harm to people’s health with a continued shutdown,” the letter added, also stating that “keeping schools and universities closed is incalculably detrimental for children, teenagers, and young adults for decades to come.”
Many seek to avoid hospitals, despair that comes with them
Karen Whitsett, a Democratic state representative from Michigan, said that her decision to avoid going to a hospital and to instead treat her COVID-19 symptoms with the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine saved her life.
“It was less than two hours,” before she started to feel relief, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. Whitsett had experienced shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, and what felt like a sinus infection.
She said she instinctively felt like she needed to avoid going to the hospital prior to taking the drug as prescribed by her physician along with an antibiotic, because of the dire situation that had been going on during the midpoint of the coronavirus crisis that has continued into late May.
Hospital visitation restrictions and neglect have turned hospitals into lonely places where morale is dropping like a stone according to some doctors, including Dr. Jane Orient, executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, who said the following to Forbes.
“Even patients who do get admitted to hospital, say for a heart problem, are prisoners. No one can be with them,” she said.
report this ad“Visitation at a rare single-story hospital was through closed outside window, talking via telephone,” she wrote us. “To get permission to go to the window you have to make an appointment (only one group of two per day!), put on a mask, get your temperature taken, and get a visitor’s badge of the proper color of the day.”
Dr. Orient added that “zero” cases of COVID-19 are likely prevented by these practices.
But “the loss of patient morale, loss of oversight care, especially at night are incalculable,” she said.
Hospitals are beginning to adjust and reopen their facilities for more “elective” procedures, but now must reconfigure their operations for social distancing.
“As the number of deaths from the virus begin to decline, we are likely to awaken to this new wave of casualties the 600 physicians are warning about,” the Forbes article, which is approaching two million page views, stated. “We should be listening to the doctors, and heed their advice immediately.”
Note: The article, which can be read in full here, also states that the letter was “100% physician grassroots” and “0% GOP,” despite the Associated Press article’s headline making it out to be associated with the Republican Party.
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althealthworks--2020-05-30--CDC Releases Guidelines for How Schools Can Safely Reopen This Fall, Including Mask-Wearing for Chil

CDC Releases Guidelines for How Schools Can Safely Reopen This Fall, Including Mask-Wearing for Children Over the Age of 2

As the coronavirus situation has continued to unfold and schools have cancelled classes through the spring and summer , many have wondered what life will be like when they reopen , which is most likely to happen in the fall .
In anticipation , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has released a list of recommended guidelines for schools to follow , with a focus on social distancing , COVID-19 posters , and the minimizing of student activities , field trips , and other social events .
The “ new normal ” in schools this fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social distancing , along with a distinct lack of traditional social activities to minimize the spread of the coronavirus .
Among the CDC ’ s recommended guidelines for children returning in the fall is the wearing of face coverings for children over age 2 during classes and other school activities .
“ Individuals should be frequently reminded not to touch the face covering and to wash their hands frequently , ” the guidelines read , encouraging educators to “ reach and reinforce ” the usage of masks throughout the day .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( especially younger students ) to wear in all-day settings such as school , ” the guidelines continue .
“ Face coverings should be worn by staff and students ( particularly older students ) as feasible , and are most essential in times when physical distancing is difficult.
” The full CDC guidelines can be read here .
In addition to the wearing of masks , posting COVID-19 related signs is recommended , including signage for the national COVID-19 distress hotline on school grounds .
Messages relating to COVID-19 are recommended to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day as well .
Signs will also be posted in entrances telling children to maintain a distance of six feet whenever possible , and to promote wearing masks among other activities .
Use of shared objects such as art supplies , toys and games should be limited as much as possible , according to the CDC ’ s guidelines .
Virtual meetings and gatherings are also being suggested instead of in-person events , and keeping a distance of six feet for social distancing purposes is recommended as often as possible .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been recommended , along with the implementation of one-way hallway walking practices .
According to its website , the CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services .
Its director is Dr. Robert R. Redfield , and its Principal Director is Dr. Anne Schuchat .
The federal organization receives charitable contributions and philanthropic grants from many different individuals , foundations , corporations , universities , NGOs and other organizations .
Among its donors are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , pharmaceutical giant Pfizer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PepsiCo Foundation , the Chlorine Chemistry Foundation , and the National Philanthropic Trust , whose main donor is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , among many others .

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As the coronavirus situation has continued to unfold and schools have cancelled classes through the spring and summer, many have wondered what life will be like when they reopen, which is most likely to happen in the fall.
In anticipation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a list of recommended guidelines for schools to follow, with a focus on social distancing, COVID-19 posters, and the minimizing of student activities, field trips, and other social events.
The “new normal” in schools this fall could include a great deal of mask-wearing and social distancing, along with a distinct lack of traditional social activities to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.
Among the CDC’s recommended guidelines for children returning in the fall is the wearing of face coverings for children over age 2 during classes and other school activities.
“Individuals should be frequently reminded not to touch the face covering and to wash their hands frequently,” the guidelines read, encouraging educators to “reach and reinforce” the usage of masks throughout the day.
“Face coverings may be challenging for students (especially younger students) to wear in all-day settings such as school,” the guidelines continue.
“Face coverings should be worn by staff and students (particularly older students) as feasible, and are most essential in times when physical distancing is difficult.”
The full CDC guidelines can be read here.
COVID-19 Signs, Daily PA Announcements Recommended by CDC
In addition to the wearing of masks, posting COVID-19 related signs is recommended, including signage for the national COVID-19 distress hotline on school grounds.
Messages relating to COVID-19 are recommended to be continuously broadcast over school PA systems throughout the day as well.
Signs will also be posted in entrances telling children to maintain a distance of six feet whenever possible, and to promote wearing masks among other activities.
Use of shared objects such as art supplies, toys and games should be limited as much as possible, according to the CDC’s guidelines.
Virtual meetings and gatherings are also being suggested instead of in-person events, and keeping a distance of six feet for social distancing purposes is recommended as often as possible.
In addition, daily temperature checks have also been recommended, along with the implementation of one-way hallway walking practices.
According to its website, the CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. Its director is Dr. Robert R. Redfield, and its Principal Director is Dr. Anne Schuchat.
The federal organization receives charitable contributions and philanthropic grants from many different individuals, foundations, corporations, universities, NGOs and other organizations.
Among its donors are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Inc., the Rockefeller Foundation, the PepsiCo Foundation, the Chlorine Chemistry Foundation, and the National Philanthropic Trust, whose main donor is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, among many others.
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