naturalnews--2020-03-02--Pro-Business Trump further deregulates GMOs that already contaminate 90 percent of American food

( Natural News ) First off , there are not many regulations on GMOs in America , so don ’ t go buying that Trump suddenly opened Pandora ’ s Box and let loose all the genetically mutated Frankencrops this month .
Monsanto all but runs the U.S. government , including agencies of the FDA , USDA and EPA .
They ’ re such a huge monopoly ( now Bayer ) that they simply buy off politicians easier than bribing children with candy .
Trump may not realize how much damage these Biotech goons are really doing to America .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve the economy so he can win in 2020 .
Secondly , Biotech and Big Pharma are larger and more powerful than the current ruling Republican in the White House , and it doesn ’ t matter who ’ s in the oval office slinging ink anyway , because those Biotech goons and Big Pharma freaks are dominating more than 90 percent of all U.S. soy , corn , canola , cotton , and all vaccines , along with the Insidious Pharma Five .
Remember the Associated Press , those cowards who published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind you – that Hillary had already won over enough superdelegates to secure the Democratic nomination over Bernie ?
That ’ s what started the whole landslide , right into Hitlery losing the election and the fake Trump/Russia narrative .
Yes , the Associated Press or “ AP ” – these are the same clowns leading the media blitz this summer that Trump has somehow opened all gates to this genetically modified Hell and just dismembered all those great American laws that are supposedly protecting our food and medicine .
Working on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion epic fail AP says Trump made the path “ simpler ” for biotechnology scientists and genetic engineers to take Frankenfoods from Pharm-to-Table .
Experimental Frankenfruits already hit the shelves , in case you were dazed and confused by the pesticides and didn ’ t catch that news .
AP hates Trump , the Republic , clean food and the $ 100 billion organic food revolution that ’ s growing by 10 percent every year .
The “ Executive Order ” that Trump signed simply eliminates some delays and costs for the producers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the impact of that order depends 100 percent on how it ’ s “ carried out ” by federal agencies .
That ’ s what really went down , AP , but thanks for your twisting and distortion at your fake news hub that shoots out propaganda to all the other shill and GMO huckster media outlets .
Actually , this deregulating by Trump undermines all things GMO because it ’ s going to help Americans lose confidence in an already haphazard , chemically infused pesticide world of cancer food .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The “ Art of the Deal ” seems to be working well with Sun Tzu ’ s Art of War also .
Trump is working on our economy and honoring the Constitution so he can win 2020 , and AP is fake news .
From “ Pharm ” to Table : GMOs don ’ t even have labels in America , only when they ’ re NOT present You can search as hard as you like , but you ’ ll only find about three out of every 1,000 products in America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biotech industry themselves .
Deep down , any intelligent human being knows that screwing with the DNA of plants by inserting genes that kill weeds , disintegrate bugs , and prevent animals from reproducing – well that can ’ t be good for humans .
And they ’ re right .
These all cause cancer and dementia .
It runs deeper .
More than 95 percent of all restaurants in America serve GMO foods as nearly their entire menu , including fast food outlets , diners , movie theaters , convenient stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , and they don ’ t label any of their GMOs or even talk about it .
It ’ s all hush-hush because a label would destroy them ( that ’ s why they all pay to obstruct labeling efforts and votes ) .
But now , all of a sudden Trump opened up all those doors for Biotech ?
You were saying ?
The “ Executive Order ” to NEVER inspect anything GMO again If you want to go on believing the “ shocking ” fake news when it gets spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the fake news has something huge on us , don ’ t forget it ’ s Big Pharma , the Vaccine Five , and Biotech that run this country ’ s sick care complex , not the president .
Choose organic and never look back .
You don ’ t have a choice anymore .
GMOs have dominated the mutation of American staple food for 30 years .
Monsanto and Bayer have been inserting the “ devil ” in the genes of God ’ s food for decades , and most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also sprayed with deadly glyphosate .
Glyphosate causes liver and kidney failure in tested lab animals .
Are you one of the 250 million Biotech guinea pigs ?
Check the Pharma Death Clock as it keeps count for America .
Tune in to Pesticides.news for updates on how the Democrats want to turn every American into moronic zombies who vote for free stuff until they die of dementia from pesticide food .

Pro-Business Trump further deregulates GMOs that already contaminate 90 percent of American food
First off, there are not many regulations on GMOs in America, so don’t go buying that Trump suddenly opened Pandora’s Box and let loose all the genetically mutated Frankencrops this month. Monsanto all but runs the U.S. government, including agencies of the FDA, USDA and EPA. They’re such a huge monopoly (now Bayer) that they simply buy off politicians easier than bribing children with candy. Trump may not realize how much damage these Biotech goons are really doing to America. He's just cutting deals to improve the economy so he can win in 2020.
Secondly, Biotech and Big Pharma are larger and more powerful than the current ruling Republican in the White House, and it doesn’t matter who’s in the oval office slinging ink anyway, because those Biotech goons and Big Pharma freaks are dominating more than 90 percent of all U.S. soy, corn, canola, cotton, and all vaccines, along with the Insidious Pharma Five.
Remember the Associated Press, those cowards who published – the night before the voting day mind you – that Hillary had already won over enough superdelegates to secure the Democratic nomination over Bernie? That’s what started the whole landslide, right into Hitlery losing the election and the fake Trump/Russia narrative. Yes, the Associated Press or “AP” – these are the same clowns leading the media blitz this summer that Trump has somehow opened all gates to this genetically modified Hell and just dismembered all those great American laws that are supposedly protecting our food and medicine.
Working on the economy Obama left as the $20 trillion epic fail
AP says Trump made the path “simpler” for biotechnology scientists and genetic engineers to take Frankenfoods from Pharm-to-Table. Experimental Frankenfruits already hit the shelves, in case you were dazed and confused by the pesticides and didn’t catch that news. AP hates Trump, the Republic, clean food and the $100 billion organic food revolution that’s growing by 10 percent every year.
The “Executive Order” that Trump signed simply eliminates some delays and costs for the producers of GM food and animal feed, and the impact of that order depends 100 percent on how it’s “carried out” by federal agencies. That’s what really went down, AP, but thanks for your twisting and distortion at your fake news hub that shoots out propaganda to all the other shill and GMO huckster media outlets.
Actually, this deregulating by Trump undermines all things GMO because it’s going to help Americans lose confidence in an already haphazard, chemically infused pesticide world of cancer food. Trump must be really good at playing chess. The “Art of the Deal” seems to be working well with Sun Tzu’s Art of War also. Trump is working on our economy and honoring the Constitution so he can win 2020, and AP is fake news.
From “Pharm” to Table: GMOs don’t even have labels in America, only when they’re NOT present
You can search as hard as you like, but you’ll only find about three out of every 1,000 products in America are voluntarily labeled to contain GMOs by the biotech industry themselves. Deep down, any intelligent human being knows that screwing with the DNA of plants by inserting genes that kill weeds, disintegrate bugs, and prevent animals from reproducing – well that can’t be good for humans. And they’re right. These all cause cancer and dementia.
It runs deeper. More than 95 percent of all restaurants in America serve GMO foods as nearly their entire menu, including fast food outlets, diners, movie theaters, convenient stores, superstores (think Whole Foods here), and they don’t label any of their GMOs or even talk about it. It’s all hush-hush because a label would destroy them (that's why they all pay to obstruct labeling efforts and votes).
But now, all of a sudden Trump opened up all those doors for Biotech? You were saying?
The “Executive Order” to NEVER inspect anything GMO again
If you want to go on believing the “shocking” fake news when it gets spread, or if you want to worry that the fake news has something huge on us, don’t forget it’s Big Pharma, the Vaccine Five, and Biotech that run this country’s sick care complex, not the president. Choose organic and never look back. You don’t have a choice anymore. GMOs have dominated the mutation of American staple food for 30 years.
Monsanto and Bayer have been inserting the “devil” in the genes of God’s food for decades, and most of the genetically modified food in the USA are also sprayed with deadly glyphosate. Glyphosate causes liver and kidney failure in tested lab animals. Are you one of the 250 million Biotech guinea pigs? Check the Pharma Death Clock as it keeps count for America.
Tune in to Pesticides.news for updates on how the Democrats want to turn every American into moronic zombies who vote for free stuff until they die of dementia from pesticide food.
Sources for this article include:
AltHealthWorks.com
Statista.com
270toWin.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Here's what you need to know about the latest coronavirus outbreak

( Natural News ) Coronaviruses are not new — in fact , they ’ re some of the most common types of viruses .
But what ’ s new is the coronavirus strain called 2019-nCoV that has been spreading in China , forcing the government to put 18 major cities and nearly 60 million people under lockdown , as of writing .
According to the latest reports , the death toll in China has already reached 81 , but experts say it will continue to rise .
Cases of 2019-nCoV infection have also been reported in other countries , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the United States .
So , what is this new coronavirus ?
Different coronaviruses target different organisms : Some only affect animals , while others can also infect humans .
These viruses can evolve and spread from animals to humans , but this is considered a rare occurrence .
Researchers think that snakes or bats may have been the source of the outbreak as coronaviruses are very common in animals .
Coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper respiratory tract infections , typically in the form of the common cold .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections , such as pneumonia and bronchitis .
The 2019-nCoV is said to cause pneumonia-like symptoms in those infected .
What we know so far In an article published in The Lancet , a team of Chinese researchers who were allowed to study patients admitted to a hospital in Wuhan , China reported their observations .
Here are the common symptoms manifested by patients at the onset of illness : • Acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ) , a severe lung condition characterized by too much fluid in the lungs , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RNAemia , or the presence of viral RNA in blood samples The researchers also reported that patients who have been sent to the ICU have higher levels of inflammatory and other immune-related markers in their blood than those who weren ’ t .
According to earlier reports , the first victims of 2019-nCoV were people who had visited a local seafood and animal market in Wuhan .
This led Chinese officials to believe that the virus originated in animals before it infected humans .
When researchers looked at the gene sequence of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronaviruses that infect animals , they found that 2019-nCoV is likely the product of recombination between bat coronavirus and another strain of unknown origin .
Their findings also point to the possibility of cross-species transmission from animals to humans , with snakes being the likely viral hosts .
In addition , the researchers proposed a mechanism through which the animal virus was able to infect humans : A change in one of its proteins may have allowed 2019-nCoV to recognize and bind to receptors on human cells .
Some experts , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Related : A traveler from China just brought the new Coronavirus to Seattle . )
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the mode of transmission of 2019-nCoV is still unclear .
Despite earlier findings pointing to animal-to-human transmission , recent reports suggest that person-to-person spread is occurring .
Here are some ways an infected person can transmit the virus to another person : • By touching surfaces and depositing viral particles on them The 2019-nCoV is a newly identified strain ; therefore , very little is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no known cure for it .
But you can protect yourself and reduce your risk of infection by following these tips : • Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water • Avoid touching your face , nose or mouth with unwashed hands • Wear a face mask if you ’ re going out Prevention is better than cure .
Follow the tips above and keep up with the latest updates so you ’ d know how best to avoid getting an infection .

Here’s what you need to know about the latest coronavirus outbreak
Coronaviruses are not new -- in fact, they're some of the most common types of viruses. But what's new is the coronavirus strain called 2019-nCoV that has been spreading in China, forcing the government to put 18 major cities and nearly 60 million people under lockdown , as of writing. According to the latest reports, the death toll in China has already reached 81 , but experts say it will continue to rise. Cases of 2019-nCoV infection have also been reported in other countries, such as Thailand, Japan, South Korea and the United States.
So, what is this new coronavirus?
Fast facts about coronaviruses
Different coronaviruses target different organisms: Some only affect animals, while others can also infect humans. These viruses can evolve and spread from animals to humans, but this is considered a rare occurrence. Researchers think that snakes or bats may have been the source of the outbreak as coronaviruses are very common in animals.
Coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper respiratory tract infections, typically in the form of the common cold. However, these viruses can also cause severe infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. The 2019-nCoV is said to cause pneumonia-like symptoms in those infected.
What we know so far
In an article published in The Lancet, a team of Chinese researchers who were allowed to study patients admitted to a hospital in Wuhan, China reported their observations.
Here are the common symptoms manifested by patients at the onset of illness:
Fever
Cough
Myalgia or muscle pain
Fatigue
Less common symptoms include:
Sputum production
Headache
Coughing up blood
Diarrhea
Labored breathing
Complications observed in hospitalized patients include:
Pneumonia with abnormal findings on chest scans
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition characterized by too much fluid in the lungs, which lowers oxygen levels in the blood
RNAemia, or the presence of viral RNA in blood samples
Acute cardiac injury
Secondary infection
The researchers also reported that patients who have been sent to the ICU have higher levels of inflammatory and other immune-related markers in their blood than those who weren't.
Origin of the virus
According to earlier reports, the first victims of 2019-nCoV were people who had visited a local seafood and animal market in Wuhan. This led Chinese officials to believe that the virus originated in animals before it infected humans.
When researchers looked at the gene sequence of the new strain and compared it with that of coronaviruses that infect animals, they found that 2019-nCoV is likely the product of recombination between bat coronavirus and another strain of unknown origin. Their findings also point to the possibility of cross-species transmission from animals to humans, with snakes being the likely viral hosts.
In addition, the researchers proposed a mechanism through which the animal virus was able to infect humans: A change in one of its proteins may have allowed 2019-nCoV to recognize and bind to receptors on human cells. Some experts, however, are not convinced by the findings. (Related: A traveler from China just brought the new Coronavirus to Seattle.)
Mode of transmission
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the mode of transmission of 2019-nCoV is still unclear. Despite earlier findings pointing to animal-to-human transmission, recent reports suggest that person-to-person spread is occurring. Here are some ways an infected person can transmit the virus to another person:
By coughing or sneezing
Close personal contact
By touching surfaces and depositing viral particles on them
Through fecal contamination
How to prevent infection
The 2019-nCoV is a newly identified strain; therefore, very little is known about it, and there is currently no known cure for it. But you can protect yourself and reduce your risk of infection by following these tips:
Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water
Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid physical contact with sick people
Clean and disinfect objects you touch frequently
Wear a face mask if you're going out
Prevention is better than cure. Follow the tips above and keep up with the latest updates so you'd know how best to avoid getting an infection.
Sources include:
Telegraph.co.uk
TheGuardian.com
MedlinePlus.gov
LiveScience.com
TheLancet.com
OnlineLibrary.Wiley.com
CDC.gov


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Interferons and the immune system: Can this therapeutic strategy address viral infection and strengt

( Natural News ) Healthcare professionals use different methods to fight cancer and viral infections .
However , a team led by researchers from Wake Forest University in North Carolina recently reported a potential therapeutic strategy that may help fight both .
In a study published in the journal Cell , the researchers discovered that reducing lactate , a product of glucose breakdown , increases the production of type 1 interferons ( IFN ) .
Type 1 IFNs are proteins that help clear viral infections and boost immunity against cancer .
Glycolysis , the process by which cells convert glucose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut down when RIG-I-like receptors ( RLR ) are activated .
RLRs are responsible for detecting viral RNAs and are involved in initiating and controlling the anti-viral immunity of cells .
But the researchers found that when glycolysis remains activated , it hinders the production of type 1 IFNs despite RLR activation .
The key to this inhibition is lactate .
According to the researchers , lactate binds to a membrane protein called MAVs and prevents it from doing its function .
During viral detection , RLRs trigger MAVs activity , which involves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drive anti-viral cell responses .
The binding of lactate to MAVs stops its localization inside the cell .
Using pharmacological and genetic approaches , the researchers showed that reducing lactate in mice increases type 1 IFN production .
They achieved this by inactivating an enzyme called lactate dehydrogenase A ( LDHA ) , which facilitates the reversible conversion of pyruvate into lactate .
Though their efforts , the researchers established the role of glycolysis-derived lactate in limiting RLR signaling and slowing down type 1 IFN production .
They also showed how energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The role of interferons in the immune system Interferons play an important part in the body ’ s immune response .
They serve as signaling proteins , with host cells releasing them in response to viral infections .
In most cases , a cell that ’ s been infected by a virus will release interferons to signal nearby cells .
As a response , nearby cells will then heighten their own anti-viral defenses to help ward off infection .
In addition to boosting the body ’ s immunity against viral infections , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These proteins have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells .
Alhough researchers have only tested this on animals , that doesn ’ t mean that humans can ’ t raise the levels of interferons in their body .
In fact , there are plenty of ways to do this naturally .
One way to do this is by making sure you get enough vitamin C. Vitamin C helps boost the immune system through a number of ways , one of which is by enhancing interferon production .
Using fermented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels of interferons in the body .
Red ginseng is especially great for someone whose immune system has been weakened by prescription drugs .
Poria mushroom is known to stimulate the production of interferons .
This superfood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to boost immunity for centuries .
Another way to boost your interferon levels is by taking probiotics .
A number of studies have shown that probiotics not only reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection , they also increase interferon levels in the blood .
Maintaining the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preventing diseases .
For more news on how to boost your immunity , visit ImmuneSystem.news .

Interferons and the immune system: Can this therapeutic strategy address viral infection and strengthen immunity against cancer?
Healthcare professionals use different methods to fight cancer and viral infections. However, a teamled by researchers from Wake Forest University in North Carolina recently reported a potential therapeutic strategy that may help fight both
In a study published in the journal Cell, the researchers discovered that reducing lactate, a product of glucose breakdown, increases the production of type 1 interferons (IFN). Type 1 IFNs are proteins that help clear viral infections and boost immunity against cancer.
Glycolysis and type 1 interferon production
Glycolysis, the process by which cells convert glucose into lactate or pyruvate, is normally shut down when RIG-I-like receptors (RLR) are activated. RLRs are responsible for detecting viral RNAs and are involved in initiating and controlling the anti-viral immunity of cells. But the researchers found that when glycolysis remains activated, it hinders the production of type 1 IFNs despite RLR activation.
The key to this inhibition is lactate. According to the researchers, lactate binds to a membrane protein called MAVs and prevents it from doing its function. During viral detection, RLRs trigger MAVs activity, which involves localization to different cell organelles in order to drive anti-viral cell responses. The binding of lactate to MAVs stops its localization inside the cell.
Using pharmacological and genetic approaches, the researchers showed that reducing lactate in mice increases type 1 IFN production. They achieved this by inactivating an enzyme called lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), which facilitates the reversible conversion of pyruvate into lactate.
Though their efforts, the researchers established the role of glycolysis-derived lactate in limiting RLR signaling and slowing down type 1 IFN production. They also showed how energy metabolism is linked to cellular innate immunity.
The role of interferons in the immune system
Interferons play an important part in the body's immune response. They serve as signaling proteins, with host cells releasing them in response to viral infections. In most cases, a cell that's been infected by a virus will release interferons to signal nearby cells. As a response, nearby cells will then heighten their own anti-viral defenses to help ward off infection.
In addition to boosting the body's immunity against viral infections, type 1 interferons also help fight cancer. These proteins have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells.
Natural ways to boost your interferon levels
Alhough researchers have only tested this on animals, that doesn't mean that humans can't raise the levels of interferons in their body. In fact, there are plenty of ways to do this naturally.
One way to do this is by making sure you get enough vitamin C. Vitamin C helps boost the immune system through a number of ways, one of which is by enhancing interferon production.
Using fermented red ginseng can also help increase the levels of interferons in the body. Red ginseng is especially great for someone whose immune system has been weakened by prescription drugs.
Poria mushroom is known to stimulate the production of interferons. This superfood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to boost immunity for centuries.
Another way to boost your interferon levels is by taking probiotics. A number of studies have shown that probiotics not only reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection, they also increase interferon levels in the blood.
Maintaining the health of your immune system is important for preventing diseases. For more news on how to boost your immunity, visit ImmuneSystem.news.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
Cell.com 1
Cell.com 2
JVI.ASM.org
TAndFOnline.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Homeowner tips: 5 Challenges you may face in a rural homestead

While living in the countryside does present some advantages , it also has its own set of challenges you must be prepared to deal with .
Before you decide to drop everything and move out of town , be aware of these five common issues rural homeowners face .
( Related : Taking a closer look at what rural living is like . )
When you ’ re living in the city , people barely appreciate how much urban planning and city services protect them from the brunt of terrible weather .
This is , unfortunately , not the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located near wide , open fields , which may put you at risk of getting hit by a tornado .
The lack of city-regulated snowplows means you must do the shoveling yourself to get to places on a bad snow day .
You can also experience a higher risk of flooding .
With all that said , it is important to do some research on the area you plan to move to so you can get a better understanding of the weather you may experience .
If you live in a rural area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will definitely have to deal with the long back and forth commutes each day .
While others are fortunate enough to find careers in the town of their choosing , that is not the case for a lot of people .
If driving isn ’ t your thing , a rural area might not be the best place for you .
Having a proper sewage system is another thing people take for granted when living in the city .
When you ’ re out in a rural environment , you won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water supply and sewage system .
This means getting your drinking water from underground wells connected to your house .
In addition , you must have your own septic tank sewage system that requires constant maintenance to keep it working properly .
While you may find a few modernized homes here and there in a rural environment , most homes in the countryside have significantly older systems across the board .
From electrical systems to even ventilation systems , many of these may be very old and may not work as efficiently as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you additional costs to repair them or to replace them entirely .
Rural areas are often sparsely populated , so newer builders don ’ t really prioritize building brand new houses there like they do in suburban towns .
The farther away you are from the city , the harder it is to find a newly built house for sale .
While you may be able to get a fantastic deal by purchasing an older home , you need to factor in the costs of remodeling the older home before you make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the countryside can be a life-changing experience for a lot of people – as long as you have a good understanding of the challenges you have to face .
Learn more about rural living at Homesteading.news .

Homeowner tips: 5 Challenges you may face in a rural homestead
Many people dream of moving away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a quieter and more peaceful life in the picturesque countryside. They plan to enjoy the nature surrounding them and live a much simpler life than the one they lead in the city. But is rural living really all it's cracked up to be? (h/t to DoomsDayMoose.com
The challenges of rural living
While living in the countryside does present some advantages, it also has its own set of challenges you must be prepared to deal with. Before you decide to drop everything and move out of town, be aware of these five common issues rural homeowners face. (Related: Taking a closer look at what rural living is like.)
Extreme weather
When you're living in the city, people barely appreciate how much urban planning and city services protect them from the brunt of terrible weather. This is, unfortunately, not the case in rural areas. These are often located near wide, open fields, which may put you at risk of getting hit by a tornado. The lack of city-regulated snowplows means you must do the shoveling yourself to get to places on a bad snow day. You can also experience a higher risk of flooding. With all that said, it is important to do some research on the area you plan to move to so you can get a better understanding of the weather you may experience.
Long commutes
If you live in a rural area but work in the city, you will definitely have to deal with the long back and forth commutes each day. While others are fortunate enough to find careers in the town of their choosing, that is not the case for a lot of people. If driving isn't your thing, a rural area might not be the best place for you.
Rural plumbing
Having a proper sewage system is another thing people take for granted when living in the city. When you're out in a rural environment, you won't have access to the city's water supply and sewage system. This means getting your drinking water from underground wells connected to your house. In addition, you must have your own septic tank sewage system that requires constant maintenance to keep it working properly.
Older home systems
While you may find a few modernized homes here and there in a rural environment, most homes in the countryside have significantly older systems across the board. From electrical systems to even ventilation systems, many of these may be very old and may not work as efficiently as they once did. This can bring you additional costs to repair them or to replace them entirely.
Remodeling costs
Rural areas are often sparsely populated ,so newer builders don't really prioritize building brand new houses there like they do in suburban towns. The farther away you are from the city, the harder it is to find a newly built house for sale. While you may be able to get a fantastic deal by purchasing an older home, you need to factor in the costs of remodeling the older home before you make the purchase.
All in all, living in the countryside can be a life-changing experience for a lot of people – as long as you have a good understanding of the challenges you have to face. Learn more about rural living at Homesteading.news.
Sources include:
DoomsdayMoose.com
Reference.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Why are so many new coronavirus cases emerging in Washington state? Because it's been spreading ther

Why are so many new coronavirus cases emerging in Washington state? Because it's been spreading there for SIX WEEKS

( Natural News ) As news about new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in Washington state send shockwaves across the nation , a scientist there is now claiming that the disease had probably been spreading for at least six weeks prior to their detection .
According to Dr. Trevor Bedford , who works in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington , there could actually be a “ few hundred ” cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in Washington state that have yet to be detected , and that this is occurring amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on American soil .
As of Sunday afternoon , there are at least 74 confirmed cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in the United States , the majority of them having been detected on the West Coast .
There are also several new confirmed cases in Illinois and Rhode Island , with Illinois reporting its third “ presumptive case of novel coronavirus ” pending official confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
In Washington state , the official number of Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men in the 60s , both with underlying health conditions , being reported in critical condition .
One is being held at Valley Medical Center in Renton , while the other is at Virginia Mason .
Since none of the three new people confirmed to have the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in Washington had traveled out of the country recently , Dr. Bedford believes that this is indicative of community spread within the United States .
“ This strongly suggests that there has been cryptic transmission in Washington State for the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other day in conjunction with the release of a study he conducted on the matter .
Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , interviews a bioweapons whistleblower who was blacklisted for exposing “ death science ” programs like the one that appears to underpin the deadly Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) pandemic : Washington state is already in the throes of a “ substantial outbreak ” of novel coronavirus In Dr. Bedford ’ s assessment , the second reported case of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the first known cases .
The same is true of the first and second known cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) specifically in Washington state , with the second case having likely contracted the disease from the first case .
Dr. Bedford also found that the first and second cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in Washington state were both in the Snohomish County area of the state , which he demarcated with a probability value of 0.3 .
Anything less than 0.5 , it ’ s important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistically significant and rules out the chance that the findings might be random .
“ It ’ s possible that this genetic similarity is a coincidence and these are separate introductions , ” Dr. Bedford admitted .
“ However , I believe this is highly unlikely .
The WA1 case had a variant at site 18060 .
This variant is only present in 2/59 viruses from China.
” “ I ’ d assess the p-value for this coincidence at 2/59=0.03 and so is statistically significant , ” he added .
“ Additionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both residing in Snohomish County.
” Dr. Bedford believes that a “ substantial outbreak ” of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) has already arrived in Washington state , which means that it ’ s only a matter of time before this outbreak spreads to nearby states .
He and his team are planning to release the results of new analyses they ’ re performing in the coming days .
Commenting on his research , other scientists have been quick to suggest that most people who contract the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any at all .
Be sure to check out the all-new Pandemic.news for more breaking news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) .

Why are so many new coronavirus cases emerging in Washington state? Because it’s been spreading there for SIX WEEKS
As news about new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Washington state send shockwaves across the nation, a scientist there is now claiming that the disease had probably been spreading for at least six weeks prior to their detection.
According to Dr. Trevor Bedford, who works in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington, there could actually be a "few hundred" cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Washington state that have yet to be detected, and that this is occurring amid an "already substantial outbreak" here on American soil.
As of Sunday afternoon, there are at least 74 confirmed cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in the United States, the majority of them having been detected on the West Coast. There are also several new confirmed cases in Illinois and Rhode Island, with Illinois reporting its third "presumptive case of novel coronavirus" pending official confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In Washington state, the official number of Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) cases has reached eight, with two men in the 60s, both with underlying health conditions, being reported in critical condition. One is being held at Valley Medical Center in Renton, while the other is at Virginia Mason.
Since none of the three new people confirmed to have the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Washington had traveled out of the country recently, Dr. Bedford believes that this is indicative of community spread within the United States.
"This strongly suggests that there has been cryptic transmission in Washington State for the past 6 weeks," Dr. Bedford tweeted the other day in conjunction with the release of a study he conducted on the matter.
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, interviews a bioweapons whistleblower who was blacklisted for exposing "death science" programs like the one that appears to underpin the deadly Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) pandemic:
Washington state is already in the throes of a "substantial outbreak" of novel coronavirus
In Dr. Bedford's assessment, the second reported case of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in the U.S. is on the same evolutionary tree as the first known cases. The same is true of the first and second known cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) specifically in Washington state, with the second case having likely contracted the disease from the first case.
Dr. Bedford also found that the first and second cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Washington state were both in the Snohomish County area of the state, which he demarcated with a probability value of 0.3. Anything less than 0.5, it's important to note, is considered to be statistically significant and rules out the chance that the findings might be random.
"It's possible that this genetic similarity is a coincidence and these are separate introductions," Dr. Bedford admitted. "However, I believe this is highly unlikely. The WA1 case had a variant at site 18060. This variant is only present in 2/59 viruses from China."
"I'd assess the p-value for this coincidence at 2/59=0.03 and so is statistically significant," he added. "Additionally, these two cases are geographically proximal, both residing in Snohomish County."
Dr. Bedford believes that a "substantial outbreak" of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) has already arrived in Washington state, which means that it's only a matter of time before this outbreak spreads to nearby states. He and his team are planning to release the results of new analyses they're performing in the coming days.
Commenting on his research, other scientists have been quick to suggest that most people who contract the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) will likely experience minimal symptoms, if any at all.
Be sure to check out the all-new Pandemic.news for more breaking news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19).
Sources for this article include:
DailyMail.co.uk
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--San Antonio mayor declares public health emergency after CDC officials mistakenly released a coronav

( Natural News ) Officials in San Antonio , Texas , were furious with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday after the agency ‘ mistakenly ’ released a patient who had been quarantined for having contracted the Wuhan coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
Mayor Ron Nirenberg , in declaring a health emergency , blasted the agency for its negligence , calling it “ unacceptable ” and vowing to hold officials “ accountable.
” “ We will hold the CDC accountable to providing complete transparency for the public , ” Nirenberg said in a statement a day earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Austin-American Statesman , the mayor said that the patient had been quarantined and fully treated after contracting the virus .
He also noted that after treatment the patient twice tested negative for the virus and thus was discharged from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio before a third test came back positive .
The patient — a woman , according to CNBC — “ was among the 91 Americans evacuated from Wuhan and placed in federal , 14-day quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
” The Statesman said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facility and will undergo additional monitoring and testing .
And of course , it ’ s likely that anyone the patient came in contact with will also now have to be quarantined and monitored .
“ The fact that the CDC allowed the public to be exposed to a patient with a positive COVID-19 reading is unacceptable , ” Nirenberg said in a statement .
“ This incident is exactly why we have been asking for federal officials to accept the guidance of our local medical community.
” In a separate statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ we will not experience the consequence of no action , ” noting further that letters sent to the CDC raising new concerns about monitoring of suspected coronavirus patients and their quarantine procedures have thus far gone unanswered .
Declaring an emergency is no small thing The San Antonio declaration comes following a similar designation by Washington state Gov .
Jay Inslee ( D ) after a man died from the virus , becoming the first in the nation to perish from the outbreak .
The male victim was in his 50s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but thus far health officials have determined he did had no history of travel or contact with anyone else who is known to have had the virus .
The San Antonio Express-News noted further that Nirenberg ’ s emergency declaration also orders all evacuees currently under quarantine to remain there for the time being .
Mayor Nirenberg has declared that those who have been quarantined at Lackland will not be able to ingress into and travel through the City of San Antonio .
Previously quarantined people will also not be allowed to enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of disaster and public health emergency will last seven days unless continued or renewed by the San Antonio City Council .
One of the big mysteries about the coronavirus has been its ability to re-infect patients who contract it once .
The re-infection rate is only about 14 percent or so , according to a report by Natural News , but that is still significant enough to cause health officials on the local and national level some problems , obviously .
It should be noted that the imposition of a state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s done on a national level or on a state or local level .
Not only do such declarations provide governing officials with extra powers , but such declarations inevitably a ) cause people some extra jitters ; b ) cost communities extra funds that could have been put to use elsewhere ; and c ) can impinge on freedoms .
It ’ s unclear how long the San Antonio emergency declaration will last or others that are being imposed at various locations around the country .
But what is clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bigger problem by the day .

San Antonio mayor declares public health emergency after CDC officials mistakenly released a coronavirus quarantined patient: “We will hold them accountable”
Officials in San Antonio, Texas, were furious with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday after the agency 'mistakenly' released a patient who had been quarantined for having contracted the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mayor Ron Nirenberg, in declaring a health emergency, blasted the agency for its negligence, calling it "unacceptable" and vowing to hold officials "accountable."
“We will hold the CDC accountable to providing complete transparency for the public,” Nirenberg said in a statement a day earlier in a Facebook post.
According to the Austin-American Statesman, the mayor said that the patient had been quarantined and fully treated after contracting the virus. He also noted that after treatment the patient twice tested negative for the virus and thus was discharged from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio before a third test came back positive.
The patient -- a woman, according to CNBC -- "was among the 91 Americans evacuated from Wuhan and placed in federal, 14-day quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland."
The Statesman said that the patient has since been returned to the facility and will undergo additional monitoring and testing. And of course, it's likely that anyone the patient came in contact with will also now have to be quarantined and monitored.
“The fact that the CDC allowed the public to be exposed to a patient with a positive COVID-19 reading is unacceptable,” Nirenberg said in a statement. “This incident is exactly why we have been asking for federal officials to accept the guidance of our local medical community.”
In a separate statement, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said, "we will not experience the consequence of no action," noting further that letters sent to the CDC raising new concerns about monitoring of suspected coronavirus patients and their quarantine procedures have thus far gone unanswered.
Declaring an emergency is no small thing
The San Antonio declaration comes following a similar designation by Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee (D) after a man died from the virus, becoming the first in the nation to perish from the outbreak. The male victim was in his 50s and did have underlying health problems, but thus far health officials have determined he did had no history of travel or contact with anyone else who is known to have had the virus.
The San Antonio Express-News noted further that Nirenberg's emergency declaration also orders all evacuees currently under quarantine to remain there for the time being.
And local ABC affiliate KXXV reported:
Mayor Nirenberg has declared that those who have been quarantined at Lackland will not be able to ingress into and travel through the City of San Antonio. Previously quarantined people will also not be allowed to enter San Antonio until further notice.
The state of disaster and public health emergency will last seven days unless continued or renewed by the San Antonio City Council.
One of the big mysteries about the coronavirus has been its ability to re-infect patients who contract it once. The re-infection rate is only about 14 percent or so, according to a report by Natural News, but that is still significant enough to cause health officials on the local and national level some problems, obviously.
It should be noted that the imposition of a state of emergency is no small thing, whether it's done on a national level or on a state or local level. Not only do such declarations provide governing officials with extra powers, but such declarations inevitably a) cause people some extra jitters; b) cost communities extra funds that could have been put to use elsewhere; and c) can impinge on freedoms.
It's unclear how long the San Antonio emergency declaration will last or others that are being imposed at various locations around the country. But what is clear is that the virus is becoming a bigger problem by the day.
Sources include:
NaturalNews.com
KXXV.com
Statesman.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--How can the USA be named "most prepared" for the coronavirus pandemic when virtually ZERO Americans

How can the USA be named "most prepared" for the coronavirus pandemic when virtually ZERO Americans were being tested because there were no testing kits?

( Natural News ) Late last year , the Global Health Security Index was released depicting which countries are most and least prepared for a serious disease epidemic .
And hilariously , the United States ranked as among the “ most prepared , ” despite the fact that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has since been shown to be entirely ill-equipped to handle the arrival of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) .
This assessment of global health security across 195 countries looked at preparedness levels by honing in on what tools countries have in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Each country was then ranked on a scale of zero to 100 where 100 represents the highest level of preparedness .
Based on this analytical model , the U.S. ranked as the most prepared nation in the world with an 83.5 out of 100 , while the United Kingdom ranked second at 77.9 out of 100 .
Third in line was The Netherlands at 75.6 out of 100 , followed by a handful of other developed nations such as Australia , Canada , Sweden , France and Finland .
Communist China ranked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a score of 48.2 out of 100 .
And rounding out the bottom of the list is North Korea in 193rd place with a score of 17.5 out of 100 ; Somalia at 194th place with a score of 16.6 out of 100 ; and finally , Equatorial Guinea in 195th place with a score of 16.2 out of 100 .
One thing that becomes immediately noticeable from the index ’ s heat map showing where all the countries of the world rank is that Africa is highly vulnerable to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Ebola crisis that ravaged much of West Africa back in 2014 , killing more than 10,000 people .
Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , talks about how the CDC is staging the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) as a trap to take out President Trump in the leadup to the 2020 presidential election : While only three cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in Africa , some worry that an outbreak could still occur Thus far , there have only been three reported cases of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But because the continent is said to have some of the weakest countries when it comes to disease preparedness and prevention efforts , it could be that it ’ s only a matter of time before the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) takes root there .
“ How well a country is prepared is relatively unimportant , ” wrote on Zero Hedge commenter about these findings .
“ What is of critical importance is how a country manages the epidemic and consequences once it has arrived.
” “ If a country has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manages poorly then resources and systems are for naught and go to waste , ” this same commenter added .
“ If a country has shortages that develop and yet manages and adapts then that ’ s significant .
Good management on the fly may make the difference.
” Much like the U.S. , some African countries have evacuated their own students from China and brought them back for safekeeping .
At the same time , many others have been hesitant to take such precautionary measures because they ’ re worried about igniting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Africa had been among those who were not being evacuated by their government , which is why they created a Change.org petition that garnered a total of about 720 signatures on it .
So far , nine African countries have evacuated students from Wuhan , China , the epicenter of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) outbreak .
These include Algeria , Egypt , Libya , Mauritius , Mauritania , Morocco , Seychelles , South Africa , and Tunisia .
To keep up with the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pandemic.news .

How can the USA be named “most prepared” for the coronavirus pandemic when virtually ZERO Americans were being tested because there were no testing kits?
Late last year, the Global Health Security Index was released depicting which countries are most and least prepared for a serious disease epidemic. And hilariously, the United States ranked as among the "most prepared," despite the fact that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has since been shown to be entirely ill-equipped to handle the arrival of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19).
This assessment of global health security across 195 countries looked at preparedness levels by honing in on what tools countries have in place to deal with serious disease outbreaks. Each country was then ranked on a scale of zero to 100 where 100 represents the highest level of preparedness.
Based on this analytical model, the U.S. ranked as the most prepared nation in the world with an 83.5 out of 100, while the United Kingdom ranked second at 77.9 out of 100. Third in line was The Netherlands at 75.6 out of 100, followed by a handful of other developed nations such as Australia, Canada, Sweden, France and Finland.
Communist China ranked well down the list at 51st place, with a score of 48.2 out of 100. And rounding out the bottom of the list is North Korea in 193rd place with a score of 17.5 out of 100; Somalia at 194th place with a score of 16.6 out of 100; and finally, Equatorial Guinea in 195th place with a score of 16.2 out of 100.
One thing that becomes immediately noticeable from the index's heat map showing where all the countries of the world rank is that Africa is highly vulnerable to a serious outbreak. This was already seen with the Ebola crisis that ravaged much of West Africa back in 2014, killing more than 10,000 people.
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about how the CDC is staging the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) as a trap to take out President Trump in the leadup to the 2020 presidential election:
While only three cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in Africa, some worry that an outbreak could still occur
Thus far, there have only been three reported cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Africa. But because the continent is said to have some of the weakest countries when it comes to disease preparedness and prevention efforts, it could be that it's only a matter of time before the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) takes root there.
"How well a country is prepared is relatively unimportant," wrote on Zero Hedge commenter about these findings. "What is of critical importance is how a country manages the epidemic and consequences once it has arrived."
"If a country has all the resources and systems and yet manages poorly then resources and systems are for naught and go to waste," this same commenter added. "If a country has shortages that develop and yet manages and adapts then that's significant. Good management on the fly may make the difference."
Much like the U.S., some African countries have evacuated their own students from China and brought them back for safekeeping. At the same time, many others have been hesitant to take such precautionary measures because they're worried about igniting an outbreak at home.
Students from South Africa had been among those who were not being evacuated by their government, which is why they created a Change.org petition that garnered a total of about 720 signatures on it.
So far, nine African countries have evacuated students from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) outbreak. These include Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritius, Mauritania, Morocco, Seychelles, South Africa, and Tunisia.
To keep up with the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), be sure to visit Pandemic.news.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
NaturalNews.com
QZ.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Unbelievable: After serial abuses of the FISA court in “Spygate,” Congress set to renew authorizatio

( Natural News ) If ever there was a clearer example of just how worthless Congress has become as a governing entity , we can ’ t think of one .
Don ’ t get us wrong , there is no better form of government in the world than American republicanism .
But thanks to rampant , out-of-control hyper-partisanship that divides Left and Right in D.C. , despite obvious , documented , criminal abuses of a system put in place to keep our country safe , Congress still can ’ t get together to implement some much needed reforms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) are up for renewal before Congress in the next few weeks .
This is the law that created the now-infamous “ FISA court ” — the federal court established under the 1978 act designed to hear secret evidence from the government and authorize electronic surveillance on threats to national security .
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court , or FISC , as it is known , hears evidence so sensitive that it meets in secret , somewhere in or around Washington , D.C. Its jurists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear top secret evidence .
They serve a single seven-year term .
The FISA court , you may remember , was used and abused by the Obama administration — outright defrauded — so as to justify spying on a member of the 2016 Trump campaign , former adviser Carter Page .
A report issued recently by the Justice Department inspector general found that at least two of the four surveillance warrants issued to the FBI by the FISA court were improper because they were based on phony ‘ evidence ’ — the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compilation of garbage assembled by former British spy Christopher Steele , who , by the way , goes on trial in Britain in May for fabricating the document .
The DoJ IG also found a lot more evidence that the Obama-era FBI , under then-Director James Comey , lied repeatedly to the FISC , including withholding exculpatory evidence that would have exonerated Page ( and President Trump as well , for that matter ) .
All of this nefarious behavior screams for reform .
But , as The Epoch Times notes , Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can is being booted far , far down the road .
Worse , it is Republicans — not the Democrats , some of whom were in on Spygate from the outset , who are at “ loggerheads ” over reforms : Amid frenzied budget negotiations , an obscure provision in the Nov. 18 , 2019 measure to keep the government open also extended FISA ’ s expiration , from the end of 2019 to March 15 , 2020 .
That delay has set up a simmering feud among congressional Republicans .
Unbelievably , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February that he would like to see a “ clean ” FISA reauthorization which preserves some of the worst parts of the FISA law — such as very intrusive , Constitution-melting provisions ‘ authorizing ’ the government to vacuum up metadata involving the phone records of people inside and outside the U.S .
This comes as Barr is the one who ‘ stunned ’ Washington shortly after his confirmation as Jeff Sessions ’ replacement that he is confident the 2016 Trump campaign was “ clearly spied on.
” It ’ s also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. attorney , John Durham , to specifically look into the origins of Spygate and , presumably , make indictments since that initial probe has now become a criminal investigation .
But remarkably , while this abuse screams for justice and reforms , Barr claims that they can be implemented via administrative rules instead of changing the law .
That ’ s insane , but in a Washingtonian way .
Only an insider believes that new rules inside the FBI and Justice Department will prevent a future James Comey from ignoring them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential candidate he doesn ’ t like .
Because what his FBI did to Trump was already against existing rules and regulations , let alone violations of laws against defrauding the FISA court .
Now , Trump doesn ’ t have to sign legislation reauthorizing a law that was abused in an attempt to depose him .
But he will because most of the FISA act is necessary to help our intelligence community maintain national security .
Washingtonian abuses don ’ t get any more outrageous than this .

Unbelievable: After serial abuses of the FISA court in “Spygate,” Congress set to renew authorization with NO major reforms
If ever there was a clearer example of just how worthless Congress has become as a governing entity, we can't think of one.
Don't get us wrong, there is no better form of government in the world than American republicanism. But thanks to rampant, out-of-control hyper-partisanship that divides Left and Right in D.C., despite obvious, documented, criminal abuses of a system put in place to keep our country safe, Congress still can't get together to implement some much needed reforms.
As The Epoch Times reported, provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) are up for renewal before Congress in the next few weeks. This is the law that created the now-infamous "FISA court" -- the federal court established under the 1978 act designed to hear secret evidence from the government and authorize electronic surveillance on threats to national security.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, or FISC, as it is known, hears evidence so sensitive that it meets in secret, somewhere in or around Washington, D.C. Its jurists are ordinary federal judges who are cleared to hear top secret evidence. They serve a single seven-year term.
The FISA court, you may remember, was used and abused by the Obama administration -- outright defrauded -- so as to justify spying on a member of the 2016 Trump campaign, former adviser Carter Page.
A report issued recently by the Justice Department inspector general found that at least two of the four surveillance warrants issued to the FBI by the FISA court were improper because they were based on phony 'evidence' -- the so-called "Russia dossier," a compilation of garbage assembled by former British spy Christopher Steele, who, by the way, goes on trial in Britain in May for fabricating the document. The DoJ IG also found a lot more evidence that the Obama-era FBI, under then-Director James Comey, lied repeatedly to the FISC, including withholding exculpatory evidence that would have exonerated Page (and President Trump as well, for that matter).
All of this nefarious behavior screams for reform. But, as The Epoch Times notes, Americans can forget about that idea because that can is being booted far, far down the road. Worse, it is Republicans -- not the Democrats, some of whom were in on Spygate from the outset, who are at "loggerheads" over reforms:
Amid frenzied budget negotiations, an obscure provision in the Nov. 18, 2019 measure to keep the government open also extended FISA’s expiration, from the end of 2019 to March 15, 2020.
That delay has set up a simmering feud among congressional Republicans.
Unbelievably, Attorney General William Barr testified before Congress in February that he would like to see a "clean" FISA reauthorization which preserves some of the worst parts of the FISA law -- such as very intrusive, Constitution-melting provisions 'authorizing' the government to vacuum up metadata involving the phone records of people inside and outside the U.S.
This comes as Barr is the one who 'stunned' Washington shortly after his confirmation as Jeff Sessions' replacement that he is confident the 2016 Trump campaign was "clearly spied on." It's also the same Barr who has assigned a U.S. attorney, John Durham, to specifically look into the origins of Spygate and, presumably, make indictments since that initial probe has now become a criminal investigation.
But remarkably, while this abuse screams for justice and reforms, Barr claims that they can be implemented via administrative rules instead of changing the law.
That's insane, but in a Washingtonian way. Only an insider believes that new rules inside the FBI and Justice Department will prevent a future James Comey from ignoring them and weaponizing the department and bureau against another presidential candidate he doesn't like. Because what his FBI did to Trump was already against existing rules and regulations, let alone violations of laws against defrauding the FISA court.
Now, Trump doesn't have to sign legislation reauthorizing a law that was abused in an attempt to depose him. But he will because most of the FISA act is necessary to help our intelligence community maintain national security.
Washingtonian abuses don't get any more outrageous than this.
Sources include:
RealClearPolitics.com
WashingtonTimes.com
TheEpochTimes.com
TheNationalSentinel.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--THEY LIED: Coronavirus infected patient that was deliberately released by the CDC in San Antonio spe

( Natural News ) The coronavirus-infected patient who was deliberately released by the untrustworthy CDC into San Antonio spent hours walking around a local mall , according to local ABC affiliate ABC13.com .
Over the last 24 hours , the CDC repeatedly lied to the American public and claimed the patient had no contact with the public .
Now we learn that , too , was a lie .
“ San Antonio officials say a patient who was mistakenly released from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease facility spent two hours at a mall after she was let go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours in the food court , then went to a local hotel .
ABC13.com inaccurately claims “ the risk factor is low ” for the coronavirus to spread at the mall or a hotel .
What we already know with certainty is that the coronavirus excels at spreading in enclosed spaces like hotels and malls .
It has already exploded on cruise ships , in churches and across nursing homes and retirement facilities .
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said , “ The fact that the CDC allowed the public to be exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading is unacceptable.
” Except , of course , there are zero repercussions for anyone at the CDC .
The discredited agency — a front group for Big Pharma and the vaccine industry — appears to be able to do anything it wants without any consequences or condemnation .
All these mistakes are no accident Right now , it appears the CDC is carrying out a string of “ accidental ” releases of infected patients that are seeding the nation with the coronavirus as a way to amplify the outbreak .
As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC gets more funding and the vaccine industry rakes in billions in government grants and FDA-issued vaccine licenses .
We already know the CDC has a long history of working with criminally indicted “ vaccine researchers ” who take government grant money to produce fake science studies that “ prove ” vaccines are safe .
There ’ s nothing the CDC won ’ t do to boost vaccine industry profits .
Perhaps “ C.D.C.
” means Centers for Disease Creation .
Don ’ t forget that this is the same CDC which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire nation for nearly four weeks , allowing the virus to spread completely unconstrained .
Does any rational person really believe all these events are just accidents ?
Because they fit a pattern of deliberate , malicious activities that just happen to accomplish the worsening of the outbreak in America .
If you don ’ t believe it ’ s being done on purpose , then it ’ s the most stunning display of rank incompetence and government negligence we ’ ve witnessed in a long time .
What ’ s next , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infected Americans ?
Will they cover up coronavirus deaths in America ?
Is “ rule by secrecy ” now the new science-based approach to dealing with pandemics ?
It almost seems that instead of declaring war on the virus , public health officials are declaring war on REPORTING about the virus .
Whatever numbers they don ’ t want to be reported will just vanish from government websites , commie China style .
In fact , the CDC is tracking almost perfectly with communist China ’ s outbreak propaganda schemes .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works out when Trump declares medical martial law and the CDC starts running armed “ pandemic response teams ” that go door to door , forcing people out of their homes if they show an elevated temperature .
Every nightmare scene we ’ ve already witnessed in China is what may be in store for America soon if we don ’ t reel in this out-of-control , dishonest , incompetent , malicious “ death science ” industry and its government front groups like the CDC .
Stay informed by reading more coronavirus news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t believe anything from the lying CDC . )

THEY LIED: Coronavirus infected patient that was deliberately released by the CDC in San Antonio spent two hours walking around a local mall
The coronavirus-infected patient who was deliberately released by the untrustworthy CDC into San Antonio, according to local ABC affiliate ABC13.com
Over the last 24 hours, the CDC repeatedly lied to the American public and claimed the patient had no contact with the public.
Now we learn that, too, was a lie.
"San Antonio officials say a patient who was mistakenly released from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease facility spent two hours at a mall after she was let go," reports ABC13.com.
The patient spend hours in the food court, then went to a local hotel.
ABC13.com inaccurately claims "the risk factor is low" for the coronavirus to spread at the mall or a hotel. What we already know with certainty is that the coronavirus excels at spreading in enclosed spaces like hotels and malls. It has already exploded on cruise ships, in churches and across nursing homes and retirement facilities.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said, "The fact that the CDC allowed the public to be exposed to a patient with a positive COVID-19 reading is unacceptable."
Except, of course, there are zero repercussions for anyone at the CDC. The discredited agency -- a front group for Big Pharma and the vaccine industry -- appears to be able to do anything it wants without any consequences or condemnation.
All these mistakes are no accident
Right now, it appears the CDC is carrying out a string of "accidental" releases of infected patients that are seeding the nation with the coronavirus as a way to amplify the outbreak. As the epidemic gets worse, of course, the CDC gets more funding and the vaccine industry rakes in billions in government grants and FDA-issued vaccine licenses.
We already know the CDC has a long history of working with criminally indicted "vaccine researchers" who take government grant money to produce fake science studies that "prove" vaccines are safe.
There's nothing the CDC won't do to boost vaccine industry profits. Perhaps "C.D.C." means Centers for Disease Creation.
Don't forget that this is the same CDC which deliberately withheld diagnostic testing kits from the entire nation for nearly four weeks, allowing the virus to spread completely unconstrained.
Does any rational person really believe all these events are just accidents? Because they fit a pattern of deliberate, malicious activities that just happen to accomplish the worsening of the outbreak in America.
If you don't believe it's being done on purpose, then it's the most stunning display of rank incompetence and government negligence we've witnessed in a long time.
What's next, will the CDC start hiding the numbers of infected Americans? Will they cover up coronavirus deaths in America? Is "rule by secrecy" now the new science-based approach to dealing with pandemics?
It almost seems that instead of declaring war on the virus, public health officials are declaring war on REPORTING about the virus. Whatever numbers they don't want to be reported will just vanish from government websites, commie China style.
In fact, the CDC is tracking almost perfectly with communist China's outbreak propaganda schemes. You might want to ponder how this all works out when Trump declares medical martial law and the CDC starts running armed "pandemic response teams" that go door to door, forcing people out of their homes if they show an elevated temperature.
Every nightmare scene we've already witnessed in China is what may be in store for America soon if we don't reel in this out-of-control, dishonest, incompetent, malicious "death science" industry and its government front groups like the CDC.
Stay informed by reading more coronavirus news at Pandemic.news. (And don't believe anything from the lying CDC.)


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Steroids and testosterone supplements can increase the risk of infertility in men, caution health ex

( Natural News ) In the quest to become more fit ( and attractive ) , many men turn to steroids and testosterone supplements to help them achieve their fitness goals .
However , studies are now showing that taking these can have one major side effect – infertility .
Called the Mossman-Pacey paradox , this occurs in men who ’ re taking these supplements to appear healthy and fertile , only to experience the exact opposite effects .
The paradox gets its name from the two researchers who first described it , Dr. James Mossman of Brown University and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheffield .
“ I noticed some men coming in to have their fertility tested and these guys were huge , ” said Dr Mossman .
“ They are trying to look really big , to look like the pinnacles of evolution .
But they are making themselves very unfit in an evolutionary sense , because without exception they had no sperm in their ejaculation at all.
” The dangerous thing about steroid use it ’ s relationship to infertility is the small amount necessary to cause the latter .
Most probably associate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large amounts used by some bodybuilders to create their impressive physiques .
However , even small amounts in daily doses can also lead to infertility .
The latter can usually come supplements that are marketed as helping increase a man ’ s energy as well as improve his libido .
The same is also true of testosterone supplements , which are marketed to men in the same manner .
“ There is a large focus in men ’ s health today on combating fatigue and increasing energy and libido , ” says Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infertility specialist at Houston Methodist and the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine in Houston .
“ Unfortunately , hormonal medications , specifically testosterone and its derivatives , are used to manage these symptoms.
” Testosterone supplements alone can cause a significant reduction in a man ’ s sperm count .
Indeed , Dr. McKnight states that she ’ s seen a large number of couple with infertility problems stemming solely from testosterone use .
More worrying is the fact that most of the negative effects of both testosterone and steroid abuse are irreversible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also lead to balding .
This is why a number of male athletes taking testosterone tend to shave their heads .
The reason why testosterone and steroids have these effects is that the body thinks that , when men take these supplements , the brain ’ s pituitary gland thinks that the testes are going into overdrive .
As such , it tells the testes to slow down and , if the levels don ’ t drop , eventually shut down .
Fortunately for men , there are natural approaches for improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ erectile dysfunction .
To improve their libido , or sex drive , men can try consuming foods such as purple corn , red ginseng , mussels and even watermelon .
The last one can even help with erectile dysfunction , and has been called “ natural viagra.
” Aside from being an aphrodisiac , red ginseng can also help increase sperm count .
Both maca root and Chinese chives are good at helping treat erectile dysfunction .
Other benefits of maca root include boosting men ’ s energy and libido levels — both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplements and steroids for .
Ultimately , safer , more natural ways exist for men to raise their energy , increase their fitness , and improve their sex drive .
Learn more about these natural approaches at MensHealth.news .

Steroids and testosterone supplements can increase the risk of infertility in men, caution health experts
In the quest to become more fit (and attractive), many men turn to steroids and testosterone supplements to help them achieve their fitness goals. However, studies are now showing that taking these can have one major side effect – infertility
Called the Mossman-Pacey paradox, this occurs in men who're taking these supplements to appear healthy and fertile, only to experience the exact opposite effects.
The paradox gets its name from the two researchers who first described it, Dr. James Mossman of Brown University and Professor Allan Pacey of the University of Sheffield.
“I noticed some men coming in to have their fertility tested and these guys were huge,” said Dr Mossman. “They are trying to look really big, to look like the pinnacles of evolution. But they are making themselves very unfit in an evolutionary sense, because without exception they had no sperm in their ejaculation at all.”
Steroids and testosterone lead to male lower sperm counts
The dangerous thing about steroid use it's relationship to infertility is the small amount necessary to cause the latter. Most probably associate the side effects of steroid use with the large amounts used by some bodybuilders to create their impressive physiques. However, even small amounts in daily doses can also lead to infertility.
The latter can usually come supplements that are marketed as helping increase a man's energy as well as improve his libido. The same is also true of testosterone supplements, which are marketed to men in the same manner.
“There is a large focus in men’s health today on combating fatigue and increasing energy and libido,” says Dr. Katherine McKnight, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Houston Methodist and the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine in Houston. “Unfortunately, hormonal medications, specifically testosterone and its derivatives, are used to manage these symptoms.”
Testosterone supplements alone can cause a significant reduction in a man's sperm count. Indeed, Dr. McKnight states that she's seen a large number of couple with infertility problems stemming solely from testosterone use.
More worrying is the fact that most of the negative effects of both testosterone and steroid abuse are irreversible. Aside from infertility, testosterone use can also lead to balding. This is why a number of male athletes taking testosterone tend to shave their heads.
The reason why testosterone and steroids have these effects is that the body thinks that, when men take these supplements, the brain's pituitary gland thinks that the testes are going into overdrive. As such, it tells the testes to slow down and, if the levels don't drop, eventually shut down.
Natural approaches to improve energy and libido
Fortunately for men, there are natural approaches for improving energy, libido, and even treating erectile dysfunction. To improve their libido, or sex drive, men can try consuming foods such as purple corn, red ginseng, mussels and even watermelon. The last one can even help with erectile dysfunction, and has been called “natural viagra.” Aside from being an aphrodisiac, red ginseng can also help increase sperm count.
Both maca root and Chinese chives are good at helping treat erectile dysfunction. Other benefits of maca root include boosting men's energy and libido levels -- both things that many men are taking testosterone supplements and steroids for.
Ultimately, safer, more natural ways exist for men to raise their energy, increase their fitness, and improve their sex drive. Learn more about these natural approaches at MensHealth.news.
Source include:
Independent.co.uk
Healthline.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Spearmint confirmed to improve cognitive health: Study

( Natural News ) Mentha spicata , or spearmint , is an aromatic herb that can be used for a variety of purposes .
A well-known species of mint , it is a great addition to savory dishes and is a common ingredient in products such as chewing gums and commercially-produced toothpastes and mouthwashes .
But spearmint also has plenty of medicinal uses , thanks to its natural abundance in bioactive chemicals .
Even today , spearmint is known to relieve minor aches , such as headaches and toothaches , reduce swelling and alleviate digestive problems .
A recent study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function .
In an article published in the journal Nutrition Research , American researchers reported that long-term supplementation with spearmint extract could improve cognitive performance in young , physically active individuals .
The herb not only helped enhance their ability to focus , it also boosted their ability to retain and process information .
The positive effects of spearmint on brain function Previous studies have found that chronic supplementation of spearmint extracts has a positive impact on the cognitive performance of older adults ( aged 50-70 ) with age-related memory issues .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect on a younger population , the researchers conducted a randomized , double-blind , placebo-controlled study involving 142 healthy and recreationally active men and women aged 18-50 years .
These individuals received 900 milligrams of either the spearmint extract or a placebo daily for 90 days .
The researchers assessed their cognitive performance using a battery of cognitive tests and their sleep , mood and quality of life using validated questionnaires .
Evaluation of these measurements took place on days 0 , 7 , 30 and 90 of supplementation .
( Related : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It improves both short term memory and ability to fall asleep , according to study . )
The researchers reported that individuals who took spearmint extract showed improvements in sustained attention at day 30 and day 90 .
Sustained attention refers to the ability to focus on an activity over a long period of time .
This cognitive skill enables individuals to successfully and efficiently carry out tasks that may take a long time to complete .
The same individuals also showed improvements in complex attention — the ability to maintain and manipulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to individuals who received a placebo .
In particular , the researchers observed significant improvements in two individual tests : the shifting attention test and the four-part continuous performance test .
However , they found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mood , sleep or quality of life .
Based on these findings , the researchers concluded that chronic supplementation of spearmint extract improves cognitive performance in a young , active population .
Like other medicinal herbs , spearmint is rich in beneficial phytonutrients with health-promoting properties .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has relaxing effects on muscles and can help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome .
It is also an effective nasal decongestant .
Spearmint also contains plenty of vitamins and antioxidants , such as limonene and cineol .
Both compounds even boast anti-inflammatory effects .
Meanwhile , the carvone in spearmint essential oil can inhibit muscle contractions in the digestive tract , making it a good remedy for digestive upsets .
Here are some other health benefits of drinking spearmint tea or applying spearmint essential oil ( h/t to Healthline.com ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ menthol than peppermint , so its leaves don ’ t impart a strong , bitter flavor when added to dishes .
And thanks to its carvone content , spearmint also tastes sweeter than peppermint .
Incorporate spearmint into recipes or make a soothing cup of spearmint tea to enjoy the health benefits of this amazing herb .

Spearmint confirmed to improve cognitive health: Study
Mentha spicata, or spearmint, is an aromatic herb that can be used for a variety of purposes. A well-known species of mint, it is a great addition to savory dishes and is a common ingredient in products such as chewing gums and commercially-produced toothpastes and mouthwashes.
But spearmint also has plenty of medicinal uses, thanks to its natural abundance in bioactive chemicals. Even today, spearmint is known to relieve minor aches, such as headaches and toothaches, reduce swelling and alleviate digestive problems. A recent study also reveals that it can improve brain function.
In an article published in the journal Nutrition Research, American researchers reported that long-term supplementation with spearmint extract could improve cognitive performance in young, physically active individuals. The herb not only helped enhance their ability to focus, it also boosted their ability to retain and process information.
The positive effects of spearmint on brain function
Previous studies have found that chronic supplementation of spearmint extracts has a positive impact on the cognitive performance of older adults (aged 50-70) with age-related memory issues. To determine if it would have the same effect on a younger population, the researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 142 healthy and recreationally active men and women aged 18-50 years. These individuals received 900 milligrams of either the spearmint extract or a placebo daily for 90 days.
The researchers assessed their cognitive performance using a battery of cognitive tests and their sleep, mood and quality of life using validated questionnaires. Evaluation of these measurements took place on days 0, 7, 30 and 90 of supplementation. (Related: Get a brain boost from spearmint: It improves both short term memory and ability to fall asleep, according to study.)
The researchers reported that individuals who took spearmint extract showed improvements in sustained attention at day 30 and day 90. Sustained attention refers to the ability to focus on an activity over a long period of time. This cognitive skill enables individuals to successfully and efficiently carry out tasks that may take a long time to complete.
The same individuals also showed improvements in complex attention -- the ability to maintain and manipulate information -- at day 7 of supplementation compared to individuals who received a placebo. In particular, the researchers observed significant improvements in two individual tests: the shifting attention test and the four-part continuous performance test. However, they found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mood, sleep or quality of life.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that chronic supplementation of spearmint extract improves cognitive performance in a young, active population.
Other health benefits of spearmint
Like other medicinal herbs, spearmint is rich in beneficial phytonutrients with health-promoting properties. The menthol in spearmint, for instance, has relaxing effects on muscles and can help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It is also an effective nasal decongestant.
Spearmint also contains plenty of vitamins and antioxidants, such as limonene and cineol. Both compounds even boast anti-inflammatory effects. Meanwhile, the carvone in spearmint essential oil can inhibit muscle contractions in the digestive tract, making it a good remedy for digestive upsets.
Here are some other health benefits of drinking spearmint tea or applying spearmint essential oil (h/t to Healthline.com):
Relieves stomach problems
A great source of antioxidants (e.g., rosmarinic acid, flavones)
Treats hormonal imbalance
Reduces facial hair (in women)
Fights bacterial infections
Helps lower blood sugar levels
Helps reduce stress
Relives arthritis pain
Helps lower blood pressure
Spearmint has a lower amount of menthol than peppermint, so its leaves don't impart a strong, bitter flavor when added to dishes. And thanks to its carvone content, spearmint also tastes sweeter than peppermint.
Incorporate spearmint into recipes or make a soothing cup of spearmint tea to enjoy the health benefits of this amazing herb.
Sources include:
Science.news
MedicalNewsToday.com
ScienceDirect.com
CogniFit.com
MS.org.au [PDF]
Healthline.com 1
Healthline.com 2
HerbSocietyBlog.Wordpress.com


naturalnews--2020-03-02--Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health

( Natural News ) As it turns out , dietary fiber isn ’ t just good for the digestive system — it ’ s also good for the heart .
This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway , who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria .
A healthy gut microbiota is associated with a reduced risk of death or need for a heart transplant .
“ Our gut microbiota is composed of trillions of microorganisms that have the potential to affect our health , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Failure 2019 , a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology ( ESC ) .
In her presentation , Mayerhofer cited previous research that reported a reduced biodiversity of microbes in the gut of heart failure patients .
“ Today we show for the first time that this is related to low fiber intake , ” Mayerhofer said .
For their study , Mayerhofer and her team first assessed and sequenced bacterial genes present in stool samples collected from 84 well-treated patients with chronic heart failure and 266 healthy people .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had lower intestinal microbe biodiversity than the healthy people .
In particular , the patients had a lower ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ( F/B ) — the two main phyla of bacteria in the human gut — than the healthy controls , and this difference was even more pronounced in those with non-ischemic heart failure .
When the researchers performed dietary and outcome analyses , they observed a similar trend in gut microbiota diversity among patients who had received a heart transplant or had died .
On the other hand , they noticed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diversity and Firmicutes levels .
“ Our findings suggest that the altered microbiota composition found in patients with chronic heart failure might be connected to low fiber intake , ” Mayerhofer said .
She added that people need to consume more high-fiber foods like whole grains , fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy gut flora .
( Related : Understanding the “ gut-brain axis ” – Can people with anxiety benefit from probiotic foods and supplements ? )
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Good sources of soluble fiber include barley , oatmeal , beans , nuts and fruits .
Insoluble fiber , meanwhile , can be obtained from whole grains , wheat cereals and vegetables .
Dietary fiber consumption has been linked to many health benefits , such as blood sugar regulation , relief from constipation and weight management .
Regular fiber intake is also associated with a lower risk of stroke , Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer .
According to dietary standards , the average American adult needs to consume 25 grams of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) , however , says that a person ’ s fiber intake may be higher or lower depending on his calorie needs .
Here are some ways to increase your fiber intake : • Go for organic and whole-food carbohydrate sources .
Eat organic potatoes , yams and sweet potatoes with the skins on .
• Choose high-fiber whole grains over refined ones .
Refined grains are heavily processed , which means they have been stripped of most of their nutrient content .
In contrast , whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide all the micro- and macronutrients ( including fiber ) they naturally contain .
This makes them more filling than processed foods .
Here are some great whole grains to add to your diet : • Add organic chia and flax seeds to your diet .
Both nutritional powerhouses , these two seeds can be added to your favorite breakfast smoothies as vitamin- and fiber-rich toppings .
• Eat whole organic fruits and vegetables .
Juicing may be what ’ s in and convenient right now , but juicing your favorite fruits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiber that you need .
• Grab organic nuts for snacks .
Not only are nuts rich in nutrients , protein and healthy fats , they ’ re also rich in fiber .
Choose raw , organic nuts to enjoy their full health benefits .
Eating high-fiber foods not only helps with digestion , it can also help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels , which benefits your heart .
Add fiber-rich foods to your diet for a healthier gut and heart .

Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?
As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system -- it’s also good for the heart
This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is associated with a reduced risk of death or need for a heart transplant.
"Our gut microbiota is composed of trillions of microorganisms that have the potential to affect our health," Mayerhofer said at her presentation at Heart Failure 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). In her presentation, Mayerhofer cited previous research that reported a reduced biodiversity of microbes in the gut of heart failure patients.
“Today we show for the first time that this is related to low fiber intake," Mayerhofer said.
For their study, Mayerhofer and her team first assessed and sequenced bacterial genes present in stool samples collected from 84 well-treated patients with chronic heart failure and 266 healthy people.
The researchers found that the heart failure patients had lower intestinal microbe biodiversity than the healthy people. In particular, the patients had a lower ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes (F/B) -- the two main phyla of bacteria in the human gut -- than the healthy controls, and this difference was even more pronounced in those with non-ischemic heart failure.
When the researchers performed dietary and outcome analyses, they observed a similar trend in gut microbiota diversity among patients who had received a heart transplant or had died. On the other hand, they noticed a positive association between fiber intake and bacterial diversity and Firmicutes levels.
"Our findings suggest that the altered microbiota composition found in patients with chronic heart failure might be connected to low fiber intake," Mayerhofer said. She added that people need to consume more high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy gut flora. (Related: Understanding the “gut-brain axis” – Can people with anxiety benefit from probiotic foods and supplements?)
Dietary fiber 101
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. It comes in two varieties: soluble and insoluble. Good sources of soluble fiber include barley, oatmeal, beans, nuts and fruits. Insoluble fiber, meanwhile, can be obtained from whole grains, wheat cereals and vegetables.
Dietary fiber consumption has been linked to many health benefits, such as blood sugar regulation, relief from constipation and weight management. Regular fiber intake is also associated with a lower risk of stroke, Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
According to dietary standards, the average American adult needs to consume 25 grams of dietary fiber a day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, says that a person's fiber intake may be higher or lower depending on his calorie needs.
Here are some ways to increase your fiber intake:
Go for organic and whole-food carbohydrate sources. Eat organic potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes with the skins on.
Eat organic potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes with the skins on. Choose high-fiber whole grains over refined ones. Refined grains are heavily processed, which means they have been stripped of most of their nutrient content. In contrast, whole grains are unprocessed, so they can provide all the micro- and macronutrients (including fiber) they naturally contain. This makes them more filling than processed foods. Here are some great whole grains to add to your diet: Organic brown rice Bulgur wheat Organic millet Organic quinoa Buckwheat Barley Amaranth
Refined grains are heavily processed, which means they have been stripped of most of their nutrient content. In contrast, whole grains are unprocessed, so they can provide all the micro- and macronutrients (including fiber) they naturally contain. This makes them more filling than processed foods. Here are some great whole grains to add to your diet: Add organic chia and flax seeds to your diet. Both nutritional powerhouses, these two seeds can be added to your favorite breakfast smoothies as vitamin- and fiber-rich toppings.
Both nutritional powerhouses, these two seeds can be added to your favorite breakfast smoothies as vitamin- and fiber-rich toppings. Eat whole organic fruits and vegetables. Juicing may be what’s in and convenient right now, but juicing your favorite fruits and vegetables won’t give you the fiber that you need.
Juicing may be what’s in and convenient right now, but juicing your favorite fruits and vegetables won’t give you the fiber that you need. Grab organic nuts for snacks. Not only are nuts rich in nutrients, protein and healthy fats, they’re also rich in fiber. Choose raw, organic nuts to enjoy their full health benefits.
Eating high-fiber foods not only helps with digestion, it can also help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels, which benefits your heart. Add fiber-rich foods to your diet for a healthier gut and heart.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
NBI.NLM.NIH.gov
Health.Harvard.edu
Heart.org