naturalnews--2020-01-29--Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites

Most spider bites will come from common , non-venomous spiders .
The best thing you can to do is to wash the affected area with soap and water to avoid infection and wait it out .
If there ’ s pain or if you want to be extra cautious , here are several home remedies you can apply : • Apply ice to the bite area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off .
• Apply a few drops of pure or diluted lavender essential oil .
• Create a potato poultice from potato shreds and place them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
• Apply several drops of wintergreen essential oil diluted in a carrier oil .
• Apply an activated charcoal poultice for one to two hours , twice a day .
Black widow spider bites are , fortunately , rarely fatal in healthy adults , and without medical assistance , the symptoms may self-resolve within hours or days .
That said , black widow bites are much more serious in young children , the elderly and people with weakened immune systems .
Regardless of age and physical health , however , urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venom contains a potent neurotoxin known as latrotoxin .
It is the main toxin that causes latrodectism , an illness caused by the venom of spiders in the genus Latrodectus , which includes the black widow .
Black widow bites will make you feel intense pain in the bite area , followed by a variety of symptoms , like shooting and generalized pain – particularly in the chest and abdomen – muscle spasms , difficulty breathing , nausea , chills , headaches , sweating and fever .
Blood pressure may also increase .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next week after a bite .
While latrodectism can disappear naturally after several days , the pain may be too unbearable , especially if you ’ re fighting for your life in a post-SHTF situation .
Applying aloe vera gel to the area can soothe the skin and help the bite heal faster .
Once the aloe vera gel dries , use either lavender or bergamot essential oil to deal with the pain .
These essential oils can be used either through aromatherapy or applied directly to the skin after being diluted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rose oil can relax clenched muscles and chamomile oil can reduce irritation and inflammation on the skin .
The initial bite of the brown recluse spider will be painless .
Symptoms will come within the first eight hours of the bite .
These include pain at the site and a red or purple ring or target pattern developing around the bite .
You may also get headaches , chills , nausea , vomiting , a fever and in rare cases , the skin around the bite may become necrotic .
Fortunately , bites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you do get bitten by a brown recluse , you must wash the bite area as quickly as possible with soap and water .
Elevate the bite are and apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to lessen the swelling and the pain .
The bite and its side effects will pass with time and are rarely lethal , although if you have the option of getting proper medical treatment , do so immediately .
The essential oils that can be used for black widow bites , lavender and bergamot , can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can also apply a poultice to the area of Echinacea angustifolia , E. purpurea or activated charcoal moistened with lavender essential oil .
Apply the poultice for several hours , for at least two to three times daily .
The best thing you can do is to avoid getting spider bites altogether .
Spiders prey on insects and they only bite humans when they feel threatened .
To avoid being bitten , set up sticky traps and spray your house with natural spider repellent .
It will also be immensely helpful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that spiders will be less likely to settle in .
If you ’ re unsure of what kind of spider bit you , or if you feel like the spider bite is getting too serious , consult with your physician immediately .

Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Spiders, for the most part, are harmless. They will rather hide or run away from a threat than engage in a fight. However, if they feel cornered, they will bite any threat, including humans. Luckily, most spider bites aren't strong enough to break the skin or be fatal. If you get bitten, try and catch the spider responsible, so that your physician can identify it. If you're in a survival situation, however, where you don't have access to qualified medical attention, here's what you can do to treat spider bites yourself. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com
Common spider bites
Most spider bites will come from common, non-venomous spiders. The best thing you can to do is to wash the affected area with soap and water to avoid infection and wait it out. If there's pain or if you want to be extra cautious, here are several home remedies you can apply:
Rest and elevate the affected body part.
Apply ice to the bite area for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off.
Apply a few drops of pure or diluted lavender essential oil.
Create a potato poultice from potato shreds and place them in between layers of gauze on the bite area.
Apply witch hazel to the affected area.
Apply several drops of wintergreen essential oil diluted in a carrier oil.
Lather the area with aloe vera gel.
Apply an activated charcoal poultice for one to two hours, twice a day.
Black widow bites
Black widow spider bites are, fortunately, rarely fatal in healthy adults, and without medical assistance, the symptoms may self-resolve within hours or days. That said, black widow bites are much more serious in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Regardless of age and physical health, however, urgent medical treatment is required.
Black widow venom contains a potent neurotoxin known as latrotoxin. It is the main toxin that causes latrodectism, an illness caused by the venom of spiders in the genus Latrodectus, which includes the black widow.
Black widow bites will make you feel intense pain in the bite area, followed by a variety of symptoms, like shooting and generalized pain – particularly in the chest and abdomen – muscle spasms, difficulty breathing, nausea, chills, headaches, sweating and fever. Blood pressure may also increase. The symptoms can wax and wane for the next week after a bite.
While latrodectism can disappear naturally after several days, the pain may be too unbearable, especially if you're fighting for your life in a post-SHTF situation. Applying aloe vera gel to the area can soothe the skin and help the bite heal faster. Once the aloe vera gel dries, use either lavender or bergamot essential oil to deal with the pain. These essential oils can be used either through aromatherapy or applied directly to the skin after being diluted with a carrier oil. Furthermore, rose oil can relax clenched muscles and chamomile oil can reduce irritation and inflammation on the skin.
Brown recluse bites
The initial bite of the brown recluse spider will be painless. Symptoms will come within the first eight hours of the bite. These include pain at the site and a red or purple ring or target pattern developing around the bite. You may also get headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, a fever and in rare cases, the skin around the bite may become necrotic. Fortunately, bites from the brown recluse rarely happen.
If you do get bitten by a brown recluse, you must wash the bite area as quickly as possible with soap and water. Elevate the bite are and apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to lessen the swelling and the pain. The bite and its side effects will pass with time and are rarely lethal, although if you have the option of getting proper medical treatment, do so immediately.
The essential oils that can be used for black widow bites, lavender and bergamot, can also be used for brown recluse bites. You can also apply a poultice to the area of Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea or activated charcoal moistened with lavender essential oil. Apply the poultice for several hours, for at least two to three times daily.
The best thing you can do is to avoid getting spider bites altogether. Spiders prey on insects and they only bite humans when they feel threatened. To avoid being bitten, set up sticky traps and spray your house with natural spider repellent. It will also be immensely helpful to keep your house generally clutter-free, so that spiders will be less likely to settle in. If you're unsure of what kind of spider bit you, or if you feel like the spider bite is getting too serious, consult with your physician immediately.
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PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com
Healthline.com 1
Healthline.com 2


naturalnews--2020-01-29--Improve sleep quality and boost heart health: 7 Reasons to eat nutrient-rich cherries

( Natural News ) You know how the saying goes : Big things can come in small packages .
This is especially the case for an often-overlooked superfood : cherries .
Each cherry you pop into your mouth is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that can provide a multitude of health benefits .
Cherries come in different varieties , many of which can be found all over the US in local supermarkets or even on cherry trees themselves .
Some of the common cherry types you can find include sweet cherries ( Prunus avium ) and sour cherries ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cherry preferences , eating either of these types can help you enjoy the benefits found below .
( Related : Cherries a superfood ?
Research confirms this well-known fruit tackles cancer , insomnia , high blood pressure and gout . )
Cherries are chock-full of important vitamins , minerals and fiber that all contribute to overall good health .
According to data from the US Department of Agriculture , a cup ( 154 g ) of raw pitted sweet cherries provides : • Vitamin C — 18 percent of the daily value ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health benefits .
Vitamin C , in particular , plays an integral role in maintaining the proper function of the immune system and promotes skin health .
The fiber in cherries is great for keeping the digestive system in tip-top shape by providing fuel for the beneficial gut bacteria and promoting bowel regularity .
Further , a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition states that potassium is a needed nutrient for nerve function , blood pressure regulation and muscle contraction .
Eating nutrient-dense foods like cherries is a fantastic ( and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy .
A study published in the journal Nutrients found that fruits have a protective role against cardiovascular disease .
Cherries , in particular , were found to have a beneficial role in improving myocardial infarction , or heart attack .
This high concentration of various plant compounds is largely responsible for the health benefits of cherries .
The high antioxidant content can help fight off oxidative stress , which is linked to a variety of chronic diseases like cancer .
In fact , a review published in Nutrients found that eating cherries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also reduced systemic inflammation .
In addition , cherries are packed with polyphenols , which are plant chemicals that fight cellular damage , reduce inflammation and improve overall health .
Research has shown that diets rich in polyphenols can protect you from a wide variety of chronic diseases , including heart disease , diabetes , mental decline and certain cancers .
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds in cherries can also help relieve exercise-induced muscle pain , muscle damage and inflammation .
Tart cherries , in particular , were found to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweet counterparts .
Tart cherry juice can accelerate muscle recovery and prevent strength loss in elite athletes like cyclists and marathon runners .
The anti-inflammatory properties of cherries are also beneficial for people with arthritis and gout , which is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid that leads to extreme swelling and pain in the joints .
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that two servings of sweet cherries after an overnight fasting session lowered levels of inflammatory markers and significantly reduced uric acid levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain a substance called melatonin , which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle .
Having high levels of melatonin in the body can improve overall sleep quality .
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that those who drank tart cherry juice concentrate for about seven days experienced significant increases in melatonin levels , sleep quality and sleep duration compared to those who drank a placebo .
Easy to add to your diet Considering the size and taste of this fruit , cherries are surprisingly easy to integrate into your everyday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as a snack on their own , you can also add them as ingredients in recipes for pies , salads , baked goods and salsa .
Also , the abundance of related products like dried cherries , cherry juice and even cherry powder only add to the versatility of this superfood .
With a wide array of health benefits , adding cherries to your diet is a great way to boost your overall health .

Improve sleep quality and boost heart health: 7 Reasons to eat nutrient-rich cherries
You know how the saying goes: Big things can come in small packages. This is especially the case for an often-overlooked superfood:. Each cherry you pop into your mouth is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that can provide a multitude of health benefits
Cherries on top
Cherries come in different varieties, many of which can be found all over the US in local supermarkets or even on cherry trees themselves. Some of the common cherry types you can find include sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and sour cherries (P. cerasus). Regardless of your cherry preferences, eating either of these types can help you enjoy the benefits found below. (Related: Cherries a superfood? Research confirms this well-known fruit tackles cancer, insomnia, high blood pressure and gout.)
Rich in nutrients
Cherries are chock-full of important vitamins, minerals and fiber that all contribute to overall good health. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture, a cup (154 g) of raw pitted sweet cherries provides:
Calories -- 97 kcal
-- 97 kcal Protein -- 1.63 g
-- 1.63 g Fiber -- 3.23 g
-- 3.23 g Carbohydrates -- 24.7 g
-- 24.7 g Vitamin C -- 18 percent of the daily value (DV)
-- 18 percent of the daily value (DV) Manganese -- 5 percent of the DV
-- 5 percent of the DV Potassium -- 10 percent of the DV
These nutrients provide their own health benefits. Vitamin C, in particular, plays an integral role in maintaining the proper function of the immune system and promotes skin health. The fiber in cherries is great for keeping the digestive system in tip-top shape by providing fuel for the beneficial gut bacteria and promoting bowel regularity. Further, a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition states that potassium is a needed nutrient for nerve function, blood pressure regulation and muscle contraction.
Promotes heart health
Eating nutrient-dense foods like cherries is a fantastic (and delicious) way to keep your heart healthy. A study published in the journal Nutrients found that fruits have a protective role against cardiovascular disease. Cherries, in particular, were found to have a beneficial role in improving myocardial infarction, or heart attack.
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
This high concentration of various plant compounds is largely responsible for the health benefits of cherries. The high antioxidant content can help fight off oxidative stress, which is linked to a variety of chronic diseases like cancer. In fact, a review published in Nutrients found that eating cherries not only reduced markers of oxidative stress, but also reduced systemic inflammation.
In addition, cherries are packed with polyphenols, which are plant chemicals that fight cellular damage, reduce inflammation and improve overall health. Research has shown that diets rich in polyphenols can protect you from a wide variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, mental decline and certain cancers.
Boosts exercise recovery
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds in cherries can also help relieve exercise-induced muscle pain, muscle damage and inflammation. Tart cherries, in particular, were found to be more effective at this function than their sweet counterparts. Tart cherry juice can accelerate muscle recovery and prevent strength loss in elite athletes like cyclists and marathon runners.
Improves arthritis and gout symptoms
The anti-inflammatory properties of cherries are also beneficial for people with arthritis and gout, which is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid that leads to extreme swelling and pain in the joints. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that two servings of sweet cherries after an overnight fasting session lowered levels of inflammatory markers and significantly reduced uric acid levels only five hours after consumption.
Improves sleep quality
Cherries contain a substance called melatonin, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Having high levels of melatonin in the body can improve overall sleep quality. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that those who drank tart cherry juice concentrate for about seven days experienced significant increases in melatonin levels, sleep quality and sleep duration compared to those who drank a placebo.
Easy to add to your diet
Considering the size and taste of this fruit, cherries are surprisingly easy to integrate into your everyday diet. Not only can you enjoy them as a snack on their own, you can also add them as ingredients in recipes for pies, salads, baked goods and salsa. Also, the abundance of related products like dried cherries, cherry juice and even cherry powder only add to the versatility of this superfood.
With a wide array of health benefits, adding cherries to your diet is a great way to boost your overall health.
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CMS.Herbalgram.org
FDC.NAL.USDA.gov
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MDPI.com 1
MDPI.com 2


naturalnews--2020-01-29--Eat right and exercise: 5 Natural ways to prevent high blood pressure

( Natural News ) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 75 million Americans , or one in three adults , have hypertension .
Unfortunately , many of them don ’ t even know that they have the condition since it rarely produces any symptoms at its onset .
In 2014 , the agency reported that high blood pressure was either a primary or contributing cause of death for over 410,000 people in the U.S. – or around 1,100 deaths per day .
Further , hypertension is a risk factor for many life-threatening conditions , including heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stroke .
There ’ s still good news : You can prevent hypertension , without resorting to toxic drugs – here are five ways to get you started .
• Healthy diet — Hundreds of studies have proven the significant benefits of a healthy diet against hypertension .
One such study , published in the Journal of Hypertension , attests to the power of vegetarian diets .
For starters , choose foods that are high in magnesium and calcium like spinach and broccoli since the two minerals can regulate blood pressure .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intake and avoiding trans fat could improve the heart health of 94 million people – study . )
• Regular exercise — There is a close relationship between not getting enough exercise and having high blood pressure .
This is because there is no substitute for the health benefits provided by physical activity when it comes to controlling blood pressure .
The benefits are related to the effects that exercise has on nitric oxide production .
This helps dilate the blood vessels and protects against oxidative stress .
• Massage — Getting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure .
Researchers believe this is because the activity stimulates blood and lymph flow , reducing the strain your heart may feel at that time .
There ’ s also research that suggests that aromatherapy massages can provide the same effect .
• Acupuncture — A study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that acupuncture therapy is effective at preventing and treating hypertension .
According to the study , acupuncture reduces aortic systolic blood pressure .
It can also improve both arterial stiffness and wave reflection , meaning that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more pressure flowing through them , eliminating the need for the blood to pump at higher pressures just to ensure that blood is delivered to the body .
• Stress reduction — Stress , both acute and chronic , is a great risk factor for hypertension .
Stress ramps up the sympathetic nervous system ’ s response .
This increases the heart rate and triggers the release of inflammatory stress hormones such as cortisol .
Stress also causes repeated blood pressure elevations , which may eventually lead to hypertension .
A series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress and reduce your risk for high blood pressure , such as aromatherapy meditation , tai chi and yoga .
It ’ s expected that within the next 30 years , the number of Americans dying from high blood pressure-related complications each year is going to increase by 50 percent .
Even middle-aged adults without hypertension have a 90 percent lifetime risk of developing it if their lifestyles don ’ t change .
To truly prevent hypertension , consider doing not just one but all five of the natural ways to lower your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jog and do jump ropes every week , get rid of all the unhealthy , processed foods in your diet and replace them with heart-healthy fruits and vegetables .
Get a massage and an acupuncture session more often and make sure to engage in stress-relieving activities .
Consulting with your natural health practitioner may also provide you with more alternatives .

Eat right and exercise: 5 Natural ways to prevent high blood pressure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 75 million Americans, or one in three adults, have hypertension. Unfortunately, many of them don't even know that they have the condition since it rarely produces any symptoms at its onset. In 2014, the agency reported that high blood pressure was either a primary or contributing cause of death for over 410,000 people in the U.S. – or around 1,100 deaths per day . Further, hypertension is a risk factor for many life-threatening conditions, including heart and kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.
There's still good news: You can prevent hypertension, without resorting to toxic drugs – here are five ways to get you started.
Healthy diet -- Hundreds of studies have proven the significant benefits of a healthy diet against hypertension. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, attests to the power of vegetarian diets. For starters, choose foods that are high in magnesium and calcium like spinach and broccoli since the two minerals can regulate blood pressure. (Related: Addressing hypertension, reducing sodium intake and avoiding trans fat could improve the heart health of 94 million people - study.)
-- Hundreds of studies have proven the significant benefits of a healthy diet against hypertension. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, attests to the power of vegetarian diets. For starters, choose foods that are high in magnesium and calcium like spinach and broccoli since the two minerals can regulate blood pressure. (Related: Addressing hypertension, reducing sodium intake and avoiding trans fat could improve the heart health of 94 million people - study.) Regular exercise -- There is a close relationship between not getting enough exercise and having high blood pressure. This is because there is no substitute for the health benefits provided by physical activity when it comes to controlling blood pressure. The benefits are related to the effects that exercise has on nitric oxide production. This helps dilate the blood vessels and protects against oxidative stress.
-- There is a close relationship between not getting enough exercise and having high blood pressure. This is because there is no substitute for the health benefits provided by physical activity when it comes to controlling blood pressure. The benefits are related to the effects that exercise has on nitric oxide production. This helps dilate the blood vessels and protects against oxidative stress. Massage -- Getting a massage relieves stress and lowers your blood pressure. Researchers believe this is because the activity stimulates blood and lymph flow, reducing the strain your heart may feel at that time. There's also research that suggests that aromatherapy massages can provide the same effect.
-- Getting a massage relieves stress and lowers your blood pressure. Researchers believe this is because the activity stimulates blood and lymph flow, reducing the strain your heart may feel at that time. There's also research that suggests that aromatherapy massages can provide the same effect. Acupuncture -- A study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that acupuncture therapy is effective at preventing and treating hypertension. According to the study, acupuncture reduces aortic systolic blood pressure. It can also improve both arterial stiffness and wave reflection, meaning that the arteries become stretchy enough to handle more pressure flowing through them, eliminating the need for the blood to pump at higher pressures just to ensure that blood is delivered to the body.
-- A study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that acupuncture therapy is effective at preventing and treating hypertension. According to the study, acupuncture reduces aortic systolic blood pressure. It can also improve both arterial stiffness and wave reflection, meaning that the arteries become stretchy enough to handle more pressure flowing through them, eliminating the need for the blood to pump at higher pressures just to ensure that blood is delivered to the body. Stress reduction -- Stress, both acute and chronic, is a great risk factor for hypertension. Stress ramps up the sympathetic nervous system's response. This increases the heart rate and triggers the release of inflammatory stress hormones such as cortisol. Stress also causes repeated blood pressure elevations, which may eventually lead to hypertension. A series of activities and relaxation techniques can lower your stress and reduce your risk for high blood pressure, such as aromatherapy meditation, tai chi and yoga.
It's expected that within the next 30 years, the number of Americans dying from high blood pressure-related complications each year is going to increase by 50 percent. Even middle-aged adults without hypertension have a 90 percent lifetime risk of developing it if their lifestyles don't change.
To truly prevent hypertension, consider doing not just one but all five of the natural ways to lower your risk listed above. Go on a jog and do jump ropes every week, get rid of all the unhealthy, processed foods in your diet and replace them with heart-healthy fruits and vegetables. Get a massage and an acupuncture session more often and make sure to engage in stress-relieving activities. Consulting with your natural health practitioner may also provide you with more alternatives.
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CDC.gov
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MayoClinic.org
VeryWellHealth.com
ScienceDirect.com
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov


naturalnews--2020-01-29--Beyond sadness and despair: Understanding the 11 hidden signs of depression and how to address them

( Natural News ) Depression – for the serious condition that it is – can go unnoticed in many people .
Some of its more salient symptoms — such as feelings of sadness , hopelessness or loneliness — are easy to recognize , but even people who don ’ t exhibit these can still be depressed .
Here are 11 hidden signs that indicate whether you , or someone you know , are suffering from depression .
Do note , however , that the list is by no means exhaustive : Some people , like those with high-functioning depression , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function normally despite their condition .
• Inability to concentrate .
If a person is quick to lose their train of thought or if they trail off and are unable to continue conversations , it can indicate issues with concentration and memory , which are common symptoms of depression .
• Anger and irritability .
Mood changes , such as a person being quick to anger , are not unusual for people with depression .
Instead of appearances of sadness being their primary symptom , they may instead appear irritable or angry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNS Drugs suggests that over 90 percent of people with depression experience fatigue .
Feelings of excessive tiredness despite getting enough sleep is a very common symptom .
While being tired from time to time is normal , people with depression may express that they feel tired all the time .
• Weight and appetite changes .
A drastic change in the amount of food people eat can be a sign of depression .
This extreme shift in food intake can also cause them to either rapidly gain or lose weight , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depression .
• Excessive pessimism .
People with depression can have a more pessimistic view of the future .
While it may be normal to take a realistic or even more negative outlook on certain things from time to time , exhibiting this behavior constantly may be a sign of depression , especially if this pessimistic worldview is coupled with other symptoms .
• Lowered sex drive .
Several symptoms of depression may decrease a person ’ s libido , such as fatigue , low self-esteem and weight changes .
This makes unnaturally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnosing depression .
• Changes in sleeping habits .
According to the National Sleep Foundation , a person is 10 times more likely to have depression if he is an insomniac .
Furthermore , sleeping too much on a regular basis can also be a symptom of depression .
• Lack of passion for hobbies .
A lack of interest in hobbies that a person used to enjoy can be a sign that they ’ re depressed .
This can be one of the most telltale signs that a person has depression .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ smiling depression , ” or forced happiness , is when people try and hide their symptoms and put on a happy face when in the company of other people .
This is a mask , and it is difficult to keep on , especially for people with severe depression .
• Drug and alcohol use .
Excessive alcohol and drug use may be a coping mechanism for people with depression .
In fact , around one in every five Americans with a mood disorder also have an alcohol or substance abuse problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t work : Conventional meds for depression and mental disorders treat symptoms , not cause . )
• Physical pain and health disorders .
Depression can manifest itself into physical pain and tangible health conditions such as backaches , digestive problems , headaches and chronic pain .
Depression can also increase your risk of arthritis , diabetes , heart disease and cancer .
If you know someone who exhibits any of these signs , know that you can help .
Encouraging them to seek professional help , such as talk therapy , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If they seem hesitant , take the initiative : Develop a close friendship with them , or consider taking them to enjoyable activities .
These could include going out for a healthy lunch , inviting them over to play with your lovable dogs or exercising together .
Still , the best thing you can do for someone suffering from depression is to foster a meaningful — and non-judgemental — connection with them and provide them with the support they need .
Nobody can get through depression alone — make sure your friends don @ @ @ @

Beyond sadness and despair: Understanding the 11 hidden signs of depression and how to address them
Depression – for the serious condition that it is – can go unnoticed in many people. Some of its more salient symptoms -- such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness or loneliness -- are easy to recognize, but even people who don't exhibit these can still be depressed.
Here are 11 hidden signs that indicate whether you, or someone you know, are suffering from depression. Do note, however, that the list is by no means exhaustive: Some people, like those with high-functioning depression, may exhibit none of these symptoms and function normally despite their condition.
Inability to concentrate. If a person is quick to lose their train of thought or if they trail off and are unable to continue conversations, it can indicate issues with concentration and memory, which are common symptoms of depression. Anger and irritability. Mood changes, such as a person being quick to anger, are not unusual for people with depression. Instead of appearances of sadness being their primary symptom, they may instead appear irritable or angry. Fatigue. A study published in CNS Drugs suggests that over 90 percent of people with depression experience fatigue. Feelings of excessive tiredness despite getting enough sleep is a very common symptom. While being tired from time to time is normal, people with depression may express that they feel tired all the time. Weight and appetite changes. A drastic change in the amount of food people eat can be a sign of depression. This extreme shift in food intake can also cause them to either rapidly gain or lose weight, which can affect their self-esteem and exacerbate their depression. Excessive pessimism. People with depression can have a more pessimistic view of the future. While it may be normal to take a realistic or even more negative outlook on certain things from time to time, exhibiting this behavior constantly may be a sign of depression, especially if this pessimistic worldview is coupled with other symptoms. Lowered sex drive. Several symptoms of depression may decrease a person's libido, such as fatigue, low self-esteem and weight changes. This makes unnaturally low sex drive a good indicator for diagnosing depression. Changes in sleeping habits. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a person is 10 times more likely to have depression if he is an insomniac. Furthermore, sleeping too much on a regular basis can also be a symptom of depression. Lack of passion for hobbies. A lack of interest in hobbies that a person used to enjoy can be a sign that they're depressed. This can be one of the most telltale signs that a person has depression. "Smiling depression." The term "smiling depression," or forced happiness, is when people try and hide their symptoms and put on a happy face when in the company of other people. This is a mask, and it is difficult to keep on, especially for people with severe depression. Drug and alcohol use. Excessive alcohol and drug use may be a coping mechanism for people with depression. In fact, around one in every five Americans with a mood disorder also have an alcohol or substance abuse problem. (Related: They don't work: Conventional meds for depression and mental disorders treat symptoms, not cause.) Physical pain and health disorders. Depression can manifest itself into physical pain and tangible health conditions such as backaches, digestive problems, headaches and chronic pain. Depression can also increase your risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
If you know someone who exhibits any of these signs, know that you can help. Encouraging them to seek professional help, such as talk therapy, is a good start, for one. If they seem hesitant, take the initiative: Develop a close friendship with them, or consider taking them to enjoyable activities. These could include going out for a healthy lunch, inviting them over to play with your lovable dogs or exercising together. Still, the best thing you can do for someone suffering from depression is to foster a meaningful -- and non-judgemental -- connection with them and provide them with the support they need.
Nobody can get through depression alone -- make sure your friends don't either.
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naturalnews--2020-01-29--Artificial light and the circadian rhythm: Sleeping with a TV or light on linked to weight gain, rev

( Natural News ) After a long day of work , many people might find themselves watching a show before they fall asleep .
However , if you manage to fall asleep while leaving the television on , it might lead to some negative consequences on your health .
A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that exposure to artificial light while sleeping can influence weight gain in women .
This is the first study to find such association and the findings suggest that cutting off the lights at bedtime can significantly reduce the chances of becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your circadian rhythm Previous research has established that short sleep has always been associated with obesity .
However , the association between exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping and obesity has not been explored much .
For this study , researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS ) aimed to determine whether exposure to this artificial light could influence the prevalence and risk of obesity .
To do so , the research team analyzed questionnaire data from 43,722 women aged 35-74 years enrolled in the Sister Study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factors for breast cancer and other diseases .
Each of the women had no history of cardiovascular disease or cancer and were not shift workers , daytime sleepers or pregnant at the beginning of the trial .
The questionnaire given asked about the women ’ s sleep habits , including whether they slept with no light , a small nightlight , light outside the room or light or television on inside the room .
Further , the research team gathered measurements for height , waist and hip circumference , weight and body mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also asked the participants ’ to provide a self-report on weight both at baseline and after a five-year follow-up .
Using all the information gathered , the researchers were able to study obesity and weight gain in women exposed to artificial light at night and women who reported sleeping in completely dark rooms .
( Related : Could artificial light be making you fat ?
Or even worse , giving you cancer ? )
The researchers divided light exposure into four categories : Those who slept in complete darkness , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those who had a light on outside the bedroom , and those who slept with an open television or light in the room .
The results of the analysis varied between these four categories .
The findings show that women who slept with a light or television on saw the greatest likelihood of gaining weight by far , with a 17 percent increased chance to gain five kilograms or 11 pounds .
Those who slept with a small nightlight on did not gain weight whatsoever , while women who slept with lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more modest effect , seeing only a 3 percent increased likelihood to gain that extra five kilograms .
The researchers also theorized whether not getting enough rest could be factored into their findings but came up short .
“ Although poor sleep by itself was associated with obesity and weight gain , it did not explain the associations between exposure to artificial light while sleeping and weight , ” Dale Sandler Ph.D. , chief of the Epidemiology Branch at the NIEHS and senior and corresponding author of the study , said .
Co-author @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Equity Group , noted that people living in urban environments often experience consistent artificial light at night and should be considered .
Artificial lights such as storefront neon lights , street lights and other forms of light sources can suppress the sleep hormone melatonin and disrupt the natural 24-hour light-dark cycle of circadian rhythms .
“ Humans are genetically adapted to a natural environment consisting of sunlight during the day and darkness at night , ” Jackson said .
“ Exposure to artificial light at night may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways that raise the risk of health conditions like obesity.
” The researchers concluded that exposure to artificial light at night can be a major risk factor for weight gain and the development of obesity .
They suggest that future studies could help make this association clear and see whether lowering exposure to these artificial lights while sleeping could promote obesity prevention .
Learn more about other ways that cause obesity at Health.news .

Artificial light and the circadian rhythm: Sleeping with a TV or light on linked to weight gain, reveals study
After a long day of work, many people might find themselves watching a show before they fall asleep. However, if you manage to fall asleep while leaving the television on, it might lead to some negative consequences on your health
A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that exposure to artificial light while sleeping can influence weight gain in women. This is the first study to find such association and the findings suggest that cutting off the lights at bedtime can significantly reduce the chances of becoming obese.
The link between obesity and your circadian rhythm
Previous research has established that short sleep has always been associated with obesity. However, the association between exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping and obesity has not been explored much. For this study, researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) aimed to determine whether exposure to this artificial light could influence the prevalence and risk of obesity.
To do so, the research team analyzed questionnaire data from 43,722 women aged 35-74 years enrolled in the Sister Study, a cohort study that studies risk factors for breast cancer and other diseases. Each of the women had no history of cardiovascular disease or cancer and were not shift workers, daytime sleepers or pregnant at the beginning of the trial. The questionnaire given asked about the women's sleep habits, including whether they slept with no light, a small nightlight, light outside the room or light or television on inside the room.
Further, the research team gathered measurements for height, waist and hip circumference, weight and body mass index at the start of the trial. They also asked the participants' to provide a self-report on weight both at baseline and after a five-year follow-up. Using all the information gathered, the researchers were able to study obesity and weight gain in women exposed to artificial light at night and women who reported sleeping in completely dark rooms. (Related: Could artificial light be making you fat? Or even worse, giving you cancer?)
The researchers divided light exposure into four categories: Those who slept in complete darkness, those who sleep with a small night light, those who had a light on outside the bedroom, and those who slept with an open television or light in the room. The results of the analysis varied between these four categories.
The findings show that women who slept with a light or television on saw the greatest likelihood of gaining weight by far, with a 17 percent increased chance to gain five kilograms or 11 pounds. Those who slept with a small nightlight on did not gain weight whatsoever, while women who slept with lights on in another room had a far more modest effect, seeing only a 3 percent increased likelihood to gain that extra five kilograms.
The researchers also theorized whether not getting enough rest could be factored into their findings but came up short.
"Although poor sleep by itself was associated with obesity and weight gain, it did not explain the associations between exposure to artificial light while sleeping and weight," Dale Sandler Ph.D., chief of the Epidemiology Branch at the NIEHS and senior and corresponding author of the study, said.
Co-author Chandra Jackson, head of the NIEHS Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Equity Group, noted that people living in urban environments often experience consistent artificial light at night and should be considered. Artificial lights such as storefront neon lights, street lights and other forms of light sources can suppress the sleep hormone melatonin and disrupt the natural 24-hour light-dark cycle of circadian rhythms.
"Humans are genetically adapted to a natural environment consisting of sunlight during the day and darkness at night," Jackson said. "Exposure to artificial light at night may alter hormones and other biological processes in ways that raise the risk of health conditions like obesity."
The researchers concluded that exposure to artificial light at night can be a major risk factor for weight gain and the development of obesity. They suggest that future studies could help make this association clear and see whether lowering exposure to these artificial lights while sleeping could promote obesity prevention.
Learn more about other ways that cause obesity at Health.news.
Sources include:
DailyMail.co.uk
Eurekalert.org
JAMANetwork.com
Inverse.com


naturalnews--2020-01-29--Fighting infections with fungi: Transgenic fungus successfully kills malaria mosquitoes, report rese

( Natural News ) Researchers from the University of Maryland ( UMD ) have found that a certain kind of naturally occurring fungus is capable of killing over 99 percent of mosquitoes in a simulated village setting .
This study , published in the journal Science , had a research team describe their trial for a transgenic approach to combating malaria .
By definition , transgenic is when genetic material is transplanted into a different organism .
In this case , the research team engineered a naturally occurring fungus to deliver a toxin to mosquitoes .
This fungus , Metarhizium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural form of pest control for centuries in West Africa , specifically in the country of Burkina Faso where the UMD researchers conducted their field experiments .
The scientists used M. pingshaense and engineered it to produce a toxin derived from the venom of the Blue Mountains funnel-web spider found in the Australian state of New South Wales .
To modify M. pingshaense to produce and deliver this toxin , the UMD researchers used a bacterium that was able to transfer an organic blueprint into the fungus that provided it with the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it a control switch that tells the fungus when to make the toxin .
This control switch is a copy of the DNA code of M. pingshaense .
It functions by telling the fungus when to build a defensive shell around itself so that it can protect itself against the immune system of a mosquito .
This ensures that the fungus will only create the toxin once it is inside the bloodstream of a mosquito .
Furthermore , the researchers were even able to ensure that M. pingshaense would only produce the toxin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They tested their modified fungus in Maryland and Burkina Faso and they found that it was not harmful to other species , such as honeybees .
The researchers worked closely with both the scientific community and government officials of Burkina Faso in order to field test the efficacy of their transgenic M. pingshaense in a controlled environment .
In a rural area of southwestern Burkina Faso in the village of Soumousso , where malaria was endemic , they constructed a 6,550 sq .
ft screened in structure called the MosquitoSphere .
Inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that contained experimental plants , mosquito-breeding pools , huts and even a food source for the mosquitoes .
( Related : Malaria-infected children give off a distinctive smell that makes them even MORE attractive to mosquitoes . )
In their experiments in the MosquitoSphere , the researchers hung a black cotton sheet coated with sesame oil on the wall of three huts located in three screened chambers .
On one sheet , the sesame oil was mixed with the transgenic M. pingshaense , on the next the sesame oil was mixed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third sheet , the control , nothing was mixed with the sesame oil .
In each chamber , they released 1,000 adult male and 500 adult female mosquitoes , to allow them to breed .
The researchers then counted the number of mosquitoes in each chamber everyday for 45 days .
In the chamber with the transgenic M. Pingshaese , the mosquito population plummeted to just 13 adult mosquitoes .
According to the researchers , this isn ’ t enough for the mosquitoes to continue breeding .
For comparison , the chamber with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the control chamber had 1,396 adult mosquitoes .
They ran this experiment several times , producing similar results .
“ Simply applying the transgenic fungus to a sheet that we hung on a wall in our study area caused the mosquito populations to crash within 45 days , ” said Brian Lovett , lead author of the study .
“ And it is as effective at killing insecticide-resistant mosquitoes as non-resistant ones.
” To further test the efficacy of their transgenic M. Pingshaese , the researchers hope to bring it to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this can be an accessible and effective solution against malaria because black cotton sheets and sesame oil are relatively inexpensive and can be acquired locally .

Fighting infections with fungi: Transgenic fungus successfully kills malaria mosquitoes, report researchers
Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) have found that a certain kind of naturally occurring fungus is capable of killing over 99 percent of mosquitoes in a simulated village setting.
This study, published in the journal Science, had a research team describe their trial for a transgenic approach to combating malaria. By definition, transgenic is when genetic material is transplanted into a different organism. In this case, the research team engineered a naturally occurring fungus to deliver a toxin to mosquitoes. This fungus, Metarhizium pingshaense, has been used as a natural form of pest control for centuries in West Africa, specifically in the country of Burkina Faso where the UMD researchers conducted their field experiments.
A fungus holds the answer
The scientists used M. pingshaense and engineered it to produce a toxin derived from the venom of the Blue Mountains funnel-web spider found in the Australian state of New South Wales. To modify M. pingshaense to produce and deliver this toxin, the UMD researchers used a bacterium that was able to transfer an organic blueprint into the fungus that provided it with the ability to make the toxin and also gave it a control switch that tells the fungus when to make the toxin.
This control switch is a copy of the DNA code of M. pingshaense. It functions by telling the fungus when to build a defensive shell around itself so that it can protect itself against the immune system of a mosquito. This ensures that the fungus will only create the toxin once it is inside the bloodstream of a mosquito.
Furthermore, the researchers were even able to ensure that M. pingshaense would only produce the toxin inside the body of a mosquito. They tested their modified fungus in Maryland and Burkina Faso and they found that it was not harmful to other species, such as honeybees.
The researchers worked closely with both the scientific community and government officials of Burkina Faso in order to field test the efficacy of their transgenic M. pingshaense in a controlled environment. In a rural area of southwestern Burkina Faso in the village of Soumousso, where malaria was endemic, they constructed a 6,550 sq. ft screened in structure called the MosquitoSphere. Inside the MosquitoSphere, there were multiple screened chambers that contained experimental plants, mosquito-breeding pools, huts and even a food source for the mosquitoes. (Related: Malaria-infected children give off a distinctive smell that makes them even MORE attractive to mosquitoes.)
Field experiments produced dramatic results
In their experiments in the MosquitoSphere, the researchers hung a black cotton sheet coated with sesame oil on the wall of three huts located in three screened chambers. On one sheet, the sesame oil was mixed with the transgenic M. pingshaense, on the next the sesame oil was mixed with the non-transgenic, wild Metarhizium and on the third sheet, the control, nothing was mixed with the sesame oil.
In each chamber, they released 1,000 adult male and 500 adult female mosquitoes, to allow them to breed. The researchers then counted the number of mosquitoes in each chamber everyday for 45 days.
In the chamber with the transgenic M. Pingshaese, the mosquito population plummeted to just 13 adult mosquitoes. According to the researchers, this isn't enough for the mosquitoes to continue breeding. For comparison, the chamber with the wild Metarhizium had 455 adult mosquitoes and the control chamber had 1,396 adult mosquitoes. They ran this experiment several times, producing similar results.
"Simply applying the transgenic fungus to a sheet that we hung on a wall in our study area caused the mosquito populations to crash within 45 days," said Brian Lovett, lead author of the study. "And it is as effective at killing insecticide-resistant mosquitoes as non-resistant ones."
To further test the efficacy of their transgenic M. Pingshaese, the researchers hope to bring it to a local village or community. They believe this can be an accessible and effective solution against malaria because black cotton sheets and sesame oil are relatively inexpensive and can be acquired locally.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
Science.ScienceMag.org
AtlasObscura.com


naturalnews--2020-01-29--The truth about antimatter: Experiment confirms it is BOTH a particle and a wave

( Natural News ) Antimatter – defined by modern physics as sub-atomic particles that have properties opposite normal sub-atomic particles – has recently been confirmed as both a particle and a wave .
In a study published in the journal Scientific Advances , a team of physicists from Italian and Swiss institutions , said they made the discovery after subjecting positrons , or positively charged antimatter particles , with the exact same mass as negatively charged electrons , to a version of the historic double-slit or the Young-Feynman experiment .
Conducted in 1927 , the double-slit experiment showed that electrons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1927 experiment , scientists Clinton Davisson and Lester Germer fired a stream of electrons through a sheet with two slits on it , with a detector on the other side .
According to the experiment ’ s abstract , if the electrons had been only particles , they would have formed a pattern of two bright lines on the detector .
But instead , they acted like waves and diffracted , thereby forming a spread-out pattern of alternating bright and dim lines .
The same thing happened in the antimatter version of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team , led by Simone Sala of the University of Milan , fired a focused beam at a rate of approximately 5,000 positrons per second through two gold-coated silicon nitride gratings , each with a different distance between the slits .
According to the researchers , the positrons that survived the trip hit a detector – a 50-micrometer-thick gelatin full of silver bromide crystals , which served as a three-dimensional photographic film – where they formed an interference pattern normally expected from waves and not individual particles .
Paola Scampoli , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-author of the paper , said that the results of their study prove the positron ’ s quantum-mechanical origin , thus explaining the antiparticle ’ s wave nature .
The researchers are hopeful that the results of their study will open the door to new kinds of interferometry experiments .
They are planning to perform gravity measurements with more exotic matter , such as positronium and antihydrogen , and use those results to eventually probe the nature of gravity at very small scales .
The concept of antimatter was first predicted by theoretical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posited in papers the possible existence of a particle with the same mass as an electron but with the opposite , positive charge .
This was confirmed in 1930 by Carl Anderson , who , while observing particle trails in a cloud chamber , found the positron .
In 1933 , Dirac followed this up with a theory regarding the existence of the “ antiproton ” – a particle that , in 1955 , would be discovered by Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain at the University of California , Berkeley .
Aside from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forms of antimatter include : Despite these discoveries however , experiments on antimatter have been rare , as it only exists in minute quantities on Earth , mostly in the form of cosmic rays , or as byproducts of certain kinds of radioactive decay and even thunderstorms .
Efforts to create antimatter in laboratories have also only yielded minute amounts , with facilities such as Fermilab ’ s Tevatron particle accelerator in the US and the European Organization for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) and the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron in Germany only producing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Their rarity notwithstanding , antimatter particles are now being used in medicine , such as the case with positrons , which are used in Positron-Emission Tomography ( PET ) , a nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body as an aid to the diagnosis of disease .
( Related : Over 100 stars VANISH from the sky , providing yet more evidence of alien civilizations harvesting STARS to generate antimatter fuel that can power FTL drives . )
More exotic uses of antimatter , as popularized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculative science , include power generation , antimatter-based weaponry and antimatter-based propulsion for interplanetary travel .

The truth about antimatter: Experiment confirms it is BOTH a particle and a wave
Antimatter – defined by modern physics as sub-atomic particles that have properties opposite normal sub-atomic particles – has recently been confirmed as both a particle and a wave
In a study published in the journal Scientific Advances, a team of physicists from Italian and Swiss institutions, said they made the discovery after subjecting positrons, or positively charged antimatter particles, with the exact same mass as negatively charged electrons, to a version of the historic double-slit or the Young-Feynman experiment.
Conducted in 1927, the double-slit experiment showed that electrons are both particles and waves.
In the 1927 experiment, scientists Clinton Davisson and Lester Germer fired a stream of electrons through a sheet with two slits on it, with a detector on the other side. According to the experiment’s abstract, if the electrons had been only particles, they would have formed a pattern of two bright lines on the detector. But instead, they acted like waves and diffracted, thereby forming a spread-out pattern of alternating bright and dim lines.
The same thing happened in the antimatter version of the experiment.
During the experiment, the team, led by Simone Sala of the University of Milan, fired a focused beam at a rate of approximately 5,000 positrons per second through two gold-coated silicon nitride gratings, each with a different distance between the slits. According to the researchers, the positrons that survived the trip hit a detector – a 50-micrometer-thick gelatin full of silver bromide crystals, which served as a three-dimensional photographic film – where they formed an interference pattern normally expected from waves and not individual particles.
Paola Scampoli, a physicist at the Politecnico di Milano and co-author of the paper, said that the results of their study prove the positron’s quantum-mechanical origin, thus explaining the antiparticle’s wave nature.
The researchers are hopeful that the results of their study will open the door to new kinds of interferometry experiments. They are planning to perform gravity measurements with more exotic matter, such as positronium and antihydrogen, and use those results to eventually probe the nature of gravity at very small scales.
What is antimatter?
The concept of antimatter was first predicted by theoretical physicist Paul Dirac in 1928, who posited in papers the possible existence of a particle with the same mass as an electron but with the opposite, positive charge. This was confirmed in 1930 by Carl Anderson, who, while observing particle trails in a cloud chamber, found the positron.
In 1933, Dirac followed this up with a theory regarding the existence of the “antiproton” – a particle that, in 1955, would be discovered by Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain at the University of California, Berkeley.
Aside from the positron and the antiproton, other forms of antimatter include:
Antineutrons
Antinuclei
Antihydrogen atoms
Antihelium atoms
Despite these discoveries however, experiments on antimatter have been rare, as it only exists in minute quantities on Earth, mostly in the form of cosmic rays, or as byproducts of certain kinds of radioactive decay and even thunderstorms. Efforts to create antimatter in laboratories have also only yielded minute amounts, with facilities such as Fermilab’s Tevatron particle accelerator in the US and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron in Germany only producing an estimated 18 nanograms of antimatter in total.
Their rarity notwithstanding, antimatter particles are now being used in medicine, such as the case with positrons, which are used in Positron-Emission Tomography (PET), a nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body as an aid to the diagnosis of disease. (Related: Over 100 stars VANISH from the sky, providing yet more evidence of alien civilizations harvesting STARS to generate antimatter fuel that can power FTL drives.)
More exotic uses of antimatter, as popularized by science fiction, pop culture and speculative science, include power generation, antimatter-based weaponry and antimatter-based propulsion for interplanetary travel.
Sources include:
LiveScience.com
Advances.ScienceMag.org
SymmetryMagazine.com


naturalnews--2020-01-29--Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults

( Natural News ) In this study , researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce , even prevent , risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks .
Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research .
• Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods , in particular , fruits , in a person ’ s diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases .
• The team posited that dried plums can boost nutrient consumption and total antioxidant capacity , as well as improve lipid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dried plums can potentially reduce adiposity and inflammation .
• For the eight-week trial , the team fed overweight adults with 100 kcal servings of either low-fat muffins or dried plums .
• Researchers measured body weight and composition , waist circumference , blood pressure , plasma glucose , insulin , c-peptide , total antioxidant capacity , lipids , adipokines and inflammation at baseline and throughout the study .
• They also assessed postprandial glucose and insulin levels after consuming the test foods at baseline and after eight weeks .
• To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used repeated ANOVA measures , as well as post-hoc independent and paired samples t-tests when necessary .
• The findings revealed an overall increase in dietary fiber and potassium levels for those who consumed dried plums .
Additionally , participants who ate dried plums had lower postprandial glycemia at baseline .
In sum , dried plums can reduce postprandial insulinemia and improve nutrient consumption , both of which can significantly reduce chronic disease risk .
Clayton ZS , Fusco E , Schreiber L , Carpenter JN , Hooshmand S , Hong MY , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND CHOLESTEROL IN HEALTHY OVERWEIGHT ADULTS : A RANDOMIZED PARALLEL ARM TRIAL .
Nutrition Research .
2 February 2019 ; 65:89–98 .
DOI : 10.1016/j.nutres.2019.03.002

Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults
In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research.
Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person's diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
The team posited that dried plums can boost nutrient consumption and total antioxidant capacity, as well as improve lipid and adipokine profiles.
In addition, dried plums can potentially reduce adiposity and inflammation.
For the eight-week trial, the team fed overweight adults with 100 kcal servings of either low-fat muffins or dried plums.
Researchers measured body weight and composition, waist circumference, blood pressure, plasma glucose, insulin, c-peptide, total antioxidant capacity, lipids, adipokines and inflammation at baseline and throughout the study.
They also assessed postprandial glucose and insulin levels after consuming the test foods at baseline and after eight weeks.
To examine group and time differences, researchers used repeated ANOVA measures, as well as post-hoc independent and paired samples t-tests when necessary.
The findings revealed an overall increase in dietary fiber and potassium levels for those who consumed dried plums. Additionally, participants who ate dried plums had lower postprandial glycemia at baseline.
In sum, dried plums can reduce postprandial insulinemia and improve nutrient consumption, both of which can significantly reduce chronic disease risk.
Journal Reference:
Clayton ZS, Fusco E, Schreiber L, Carpenter JN, Hooshmand S, Hong MY, Kern M. SNACK SELECTION INFLUENCES GLUCOSE METABOLISM, ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND CHOLESTEROL IN HEALTHY OVERWEIGHT ADULTS: A RANDOMIZED PARALLEL ARM TRIAL. Nutrition Research. 2 February 2019;65:89–98. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2019.03.002


naturalnews--2020-01-30--BREAKING: W.H.O. Declares Global Coronavirus Pandemic as Person-to-Person Transmission Confirmed in

( Natural News ) The World Health Organization has now declared the coronavirus to be a global pandemic , after person-to-person transmission has been confirmed in the United States and other countries .
This spreading of the pandemic across multiple countries qualifies it for global pandemic status .
The American people remain oblivious to the pandemic , as the fake news media has been downplaying the severity of the outbreak for days .
Even many people in the independent media seem to lack any real understanding of how pandemics spread , and they don ’ t yet understand the mathematical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first case of human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. has been confirmed in Chicago , according to state and federal health officials , as governments and corporations around the world are scrambling to limit the damage from the fast-spreading virus , ” reported the Wall Street Journal minutes ago .
The WSJ notes that the coronavirus pandemic has spread to 15 other countries , with human-to-human transmission also confirmed outside both the USA and China .
The World Health Organization just concluded an emergency meeting in which a full global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a good thing , as it may give nations like the United States the political cover they need to block all flights from China — arguably the only way that further spread can be halted .
Given the “ stealth ” nature of the coronavirus and the fact that it can be spread by symptomless carriers who don ’ t even know they ’ re infecting others , isolation is the only answer to stopping the exponential spread of the pandemic .
That means President Trump has a very short window of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights from China , or risk further expansion of the pandemic in the United States .
This is a rare case where we agree with the WHO ’ s decision to declare a global pandemic .
It ’ s the right thing to do , and it may allow governments to start enacting enhanced quarantines and isolation procedures that seem to be the only way to stop this .

BREAKING: W.H.O. Declares Global Coronavirus Pandemic as Person-to-Person Transmission Confirmed in USA
The World Health Organization has now declared the coronavirus to be a global pandemic, after person-to-person transmission has been confirmed in the United States and other countries. This spreading of the pandemic across multiple countries qualifies it for global pandemic status.
The American people remain oblivious to the pandemic, as the fake news media has been downplaying the severity of the outbreak for days. Even many people in the independent media seem to lack any real understanding of how pandemics spread, and they don't yet understand the mathematical models of exponential infections.
"The first case of human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. has been confirmed in Chicago, according to state and federal health officials, as governments and corporations around the world are scrambling to limit the damage from the fast-spreading virus," reported the Wall Street Journal minutes ago.
The WSJ notes that the coronavirus pandemic has spread to 15 other countries, with human-to-human transmission also confirmed outside both the USA and China.
The World Health Organization just concluded an emergency meeting in which a full global pandemic was declared.
This decision is actually a good thing, as it may give nations like the United States the political cover they need to block all flights from China -- arguably the only way that further spread can be halted.
Given the "stealth" nature of the coronavirus and the fact that it can be spread by symptomless carriers who don't even know they're infecting others, isolation is the only answer to stopping the exponential spread of the pandemic. That means President Trump has a very short window of opportunity to order the halting of all flights from China, or risk further expansion of the pandemic in the United States.
This is a rare case where we agree with the WHO's decision to declare a global pandemic. It's the right thing to do, and it may allow governments to start enacting enhanced quarantines and isolation procedures that seem to be the only way to stop this.
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naturalnews--2020-01-30--CONFIRMED: Infected Coronavirus Carriers Now "Shedding Virus Without Symptoms" - Lancet Study

( Natural News ) All the “ experts ” are missing a fatal truth about the coronavirus pandemic : It spreads from people who show no symptoms .
Because they show no symptoms , they evade all existing screening efforts such as thermal scanning for fevers and self-reporting of symptoms to health authorities .
In other words , many people who are infected with the coronavirus and are spreading it have no idea they are infected .
This means existing screening efforts can not contain this pandemic .
Blocking all travel from China is the only way to stop this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those steps are not being taken because world governments have convinced themselves they know how to spot coronavirus carriers as they move through airports .
But they are delusional .
How do we know this ?
First , we have the Japanese nationals who were recently evacuated back to Japan on a government-chartered flight .
Out of the 206 people who were returned to Japan on the first flight , three were found to be infected with coronavirus .
Out of the three , two showed no symptoms .
The three , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stable condition and two without symptoms — were among 206 people brought back Wednesday from the city at the center of the deadly outbreak of the pneumonia-causing virus .
Japan also carried out a second flight of 210 Japanese citizens , and there are hundreds more awaiting additional flights .
Japan is , of course , screening everyone for coronavirus infections , but what the media fails to report is that coronavirus lab tests can not detect the virus in its early staged of incubation in a human being .
Why ?
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet taking place in the person ’ s body to give a strong enough signal on gene sequencing instruments .
So on the first flight where three people had coronavirus , the other 203 passengers could have been infected during the flight , yet passed all the screening with a clean bill of health .
They may even start shedding coronavirus over the next 10 days while showing no symptoms themselves .
So even when health authorities tell people to “ self-report any symptoms ” such as fever or coughing , many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report .
Yet they are still shedding the coronavirus and infecting everyone around them .
Adding to the confirmation of “ asymptomatic carriers ” of coronavirus , a study just published in The Lancet documents the case of a 10-year-old boy who showed no symptoms of coronavirus infection yet was shedding viruses and infecting people around him .
The case of a 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus even though he showed no symptoms is raising concern that people may be spreading the virus undetected by the front-line screening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg , in other words , is reporting exactly what Natural News has been warning about for days : Screening methods can ’ t contain this virus because it operates in “ stealth ” mode , shedding infectious viruses from people who show no symptoms and don ’ t even know they ’ re infected themselves .
As Bloomberg reports : …the 10-year-old appeared healthy and was only diagnosed with the virus after his parents insisted he too was tested , his doctors said , adding that he “ was shedding virus without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease spreaders that would be feeding sort of a community outbreak and they don ’ t go to hospital because they don ’ t feel that bad , ” said Ralph Baric , professor of microbiology and immunology at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , who has studied coronaviruses for decades and warned about their threat before the 2003 SARS outbreak .
Details of this symptomless carrier were published in The Lancet in a paper entitled , “ A familial cluster of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicating person-to-person transmission : a study of a family cluster.
” That paper describes the infected family as people who , “ had no history of contact with animals , visits to markets including the Huanan seafood wholesale market in Wuhan , or eating game meat in restaurants.
” The paper documents the symptomless patient as having a high viral load , shedding the virus and exposing others : “ A rather unexpected finding from the lung CT scan of patient 5 , which was done on the insistence by the nervous parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patient 5 was later confirmed virologically to have an asymptomatic infection… Two complete genome sequences of this novel coronavirus were recovered from the nasopharyngeal swab of patient 2 and the sputum sample of patient 5 with an earlier cycle threshold value indicating a higher viral load.
” The conclusion of the paper states , “ as shown in this study , it is still crucial to isolate patients and trace and quarantine contacts as early as possible because asymptomatic infection appears possible.
” In other words , people with no symptoms can infect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being ignored by nearly everyone .
We are facing a dire situation rooted in global ignorance on virology , epidemiology and mathematics The upshot of the findings detailed above is that the coronavirus can not be contained through normal screening procedures .
Even when members of the public are told to self-report if they experience symptoms , some carriers show no symptoms at all and therefore have nothing to report .
The long incubation period of the virus ( up to 14 days ) combined with the viral shedding that takes place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unusual for most viral infections — makes the coronavirus the perfect “ stealth virus ” that defies traditional screening and containment efforts .
The upshot is that even if China ’ s infections level off , the coronavirus will show a second wave of pandemic outbreaks in other countries that are too late to enact the draconian isolation mandates now witnessed in China , where over 56 million people are currently living under military-enforced quarantine orders .
China ’ s efforts may actually succeed locally , since isolation really is the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations such as Thailand and the United States are taking no such steps .
The USA isn ’ t even blocking travel from China , continuing to allow symptomless carriers to enter the United States and potentially infect others .

CONFIRMED: Infected Coronavirus Carriers Now “Shedding Virus Without Symptoms” – Lancet Study
All the "experts" are missing a fatal truth about the coronavirus pandemic: It spreads from people who show no symptoms. Because they show no symptoms, they evade all existing screening efforts such as thermal scanning for fevers and self-reporting of symptoms to health authorities.
In other words, many people who are infected with the coronavirus and are spreading it have no idea they are infected.
This means existing screening efforts cannot contain this pandemic. Blocking all travel from China is the only way to stop this from quickly spreading to other countries, and those steps are not being taken because world governments have convinced themselves they know how to spot coronavirus carriers as they move through airports.
But they are delusional.
How do we know this?
First, we have the Japanese nationals who were recently evacuated back to Japan on a government-chartered flight. Out of the 206 people who were returned to Japan on the first flight, three were found to be infected with coronavirus. Out of the three, two showed no symptoms.
As reported by JapanToday.com:
The three, who have been hospitalized -- one in stable condition and two without symptoms -- were among 206 people brought back Wednesday from the city at the center of the deadly outbreak of the pneumonia-causing virus.
Japan also carried out a second flight of 210 Japanese citizens, and there are hundreds more awaiting additional flights. Japan is, of course, screening everyone for coronavirus infections, but what the media fails to report is that coronavirus lab tests cannot detect the virus in its early staged of incubation in a human being. Why? Because there's not enough virus replication yet taking place in the person's body to give a strong enough signal on gene sequencing instruments.
So on the first flight where three people had coronavirus, the other 203 passengers could have been infected during the flight, yet passed all the screening with a clean bill of health. They may even start shedding coronavirus over the next 10 days while showing no symptoms themselves.
So even when health authorities tell people to "self-report any symptoms" such as fever or coughing, many people show no symptoms and therefore have nothing to report. Yet they are still shedding the coronavirus and infecting everyone around them.
10-year-old boy "shedding virus without symptoms" - The Lancet
Adding to the confirmation of "asymptomatic carriers" of coronavirus, a study just published in The Lancet documents the case of a 10-year-old boy who showed no symptoms of coronavirus infection yet was shedding viruses and infecting people around him.
As covered by Bloomberg.com:
The case of a 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus even though he showed no symptoms is raising concern that people may be spreading the virus undetected by the front-line screening methods implemented to contain the epidemic.
Bloomberg, in other words, is reporting exactly what Natural News has been warning about for days: Screening methods can't contain this virus because it operates in "stealth" mode, shedding infectious viruses from people who show no symptoms and don't even know they're infected themselves. As Bloomberg reports:
...the 10-year-old appeared healthy and was only diagnosed with the virus after his parents insisted he too was tested, his doctors said, adding that he “was shedding virus without symptoms.”
“You may have mild disease spreaders that would be feeding sort of a community outbreak and they don’t go to hospital because they don’t feel that bad,” said Ralph Baric, professor of microbiology and immunology at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who has studied coronaviruses for decades and warned about their threat before the 2003 SARS outbreak.
Details of this symptomless carrier were published in The Lancet in a paper entitled, "A familial cluster of pneumonia associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus indicating person-to-person transmission: a study of a family cluster."
That paper describes the infected family as people who, "had no history of contact with animals, visits to markets including the Huanan seafood wholesale market in Wuhan, or eating game meat in restaurants."
The paper documents the symptomless patient as having a high viral load, shedding the virus and exposing others:
"A rather unexpected finding from the lung CT scan of patient 5, which was done on the insistence by the nervous parents, also showed ground-glass pneumonic changes. Patient 5 was later confirmed virologically to have an asymptomatic infection... Two complete genome sequences of this novel coronavirus were recovered from the nasopharyngeal swab of patient 2 and the sputum sample of patient 5 with an earlier cycle threshold value indicating a higher viral load."
The conclusion of the paper states, "as shown in this study, it is still crucial to isolate patients and trace and quarantine contacts as early as possible because asymptomatic infection appears possible."
In other words, people with no symptoms can infect others.
This stunning, pivotal fact is being ignored by nearly everyone.
We are facing a dire situation rooted in global ignorance on virology, epidemiology and mathematics
The upshot of the findings detailed above is that the coronavirus cannot be contained through normal screening procedures. Even when members of the public are told to self-report if they experience symptoms, some carriers show no symptoms at all and therefore have nothing to report.
The long incubation period of the virus (up to 14 days) combined with the viral shedding that takes place during all stages of incubation -- which is unusual for most viral infections -- makes the coronavirus the perfect "stealth virus" that defies traditional screening and containment efforts.
The upshot is that even if China's infections level off, the coronavirus will show a second wave of pandemic outbreaks in other countries that are too late to enact the draconian isolation mandates now witnessed in China, where over 56 million people are currently living under military-enforced quarantine orders.
China's efforts may actually succeed locally, since isolation really is the only cure for this pandemic. But other nations such as Thailand and the United States are taking no such steps. The USA isn't even blocking travel from China, continuing to allow symptomless carriers to enter the United States and potentially infect others.
Stay informed. Read NaturalNews.com to stay informed.


naturalnews--2020-01-30--More than 250,000 Chinese people will have coronavirus by early February, warns researcher

( Natural News ) We ’ re just a few days away from month two of what ’ s shaping up to be quite the tumultuous new year , and researchers from the United Kingdom are now warning that the number of coronavirus cases is about to turn exponential .
In a model assessing the potential fallout from this highly contagious outbreak , this team of experts is expecting that more than 250,000 Chinese people will contract coronavirus by the turn of February – a number significantly higher than the roughly 6,200 cases that are currently being reported .
Using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mapping disease spread – the basic reproductive number is considered to be the gold standard of assessing disease outbreak potential – these researchers determined that 2019-nCoV , the official name for the coronavirus strain that kicked this whole thing off , has an R0 value of between 1.4-2.5 , which is almost the same as the 1918 Spanish flu that killed more than 50 million people .
This is the R0 range being presented by the World Health Organization ( W.H.O . )
as a possibility , meaning it can – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot higher as the disease progresses .
“ Needless to say , while 2.5 is quite high , and in line with that of the Spanish flu epidemic which infected about half a billion people back in 1918 , killing as many as 100 million before it eventually fizzled out , the real coronavirus R0 number may end up being far higher , ” reports Zero Hedge .
Entitled , “ Novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV : early estimation of epidemiological parameters and epidemic predictions , ” this paper , authored by Jonathan Reed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when all is said and done will be more in the 3.6-4.0 range – meaning each person who becomes infected with coronavirus has the potential to infect as many as four other people with it .
In order to stop coronavirus from spreading and creating an epidemic , or possibly a global pandemic , upwards of 75 percent of transmissions “ must be prevented by control measures for infections to stop increasing.
” The problem , however , is that only about five percent of the infections in Wuhan , where coronavirus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far been identified .
In other words , there appears to be some major difficulties – or perhaps foul play – when it comes to accurately assessing just how many people are currently infected with coronavirus , and how quickly they ’ re infecting other people .
“ … since all of this is happening in China which is not known for making the most socially-beneficial decisions under pressure , there is an ominous possibility that Reed is actually overly optimistic , ” warns Zero Hedge .
If there ’ s no change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with containment measures failing to prevent further transmission , Reed warns that coronavirus infections “ will continue to be exported to international destinations at an increasing rate.
” We ’ re already seeing this with new cases of coronavirus popping up in multiple areas of the United States , as well as in Germany , Taiwan , Australia , Japan , and elsewhere – with no seemingly end in sight , sadly .
Reed ’ s estimate that at least 250,000 cases of coronavirus will emerge in China by about February 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rush to add at least 100,000 new hospital beds to its total capacity in the coming days and weeks .
Reed also expects coronavirus to spread exponentially throughout many other nations such as Thailand , Japan , Taiwan , Hong Kong , South Korea , Malaysia , Singapore , Australia , Vietnam , and of course the United States , where there are at least five confirmed cases of coronavirus already .
“ In short : much of Asia will ( be ) infected , and from there , the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To keep up with the latest coronavirus news , be sure to bookmark Outbreak.news .

More than 250,000 Chinese people will have coronavirus by early February, warns researcher
We're just a few days away from month two of what's shaping up to be quite the tumultuous new year, and researchers from the United Kingdom are now warning that the number of coronavirus cases is about to turn
In a model assessing the potential fallout from this highly contagious outbreak, this team of experts is expecting that more than 250,000 Chinese people will contract coronavirus by the turn of February – a number significantly higher than the roughly 6,200 cases that are currently being reported.
Using the R-naught, or R0, method of mapping disease spread – the basic reproductive number is considered to be the gold standard of assessing disease outbreak potential – these researchers determined that 2019-nCoV, the official name for the coronavirus strain that kicked this whole thing off, has an R0 value of between 1.4-2.5, which is almost the same as the 1918 Spanish flu that killed more than 50 million people.
This is the R0 range being presented by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) as a possibility, meaning it can – and some say likely will – become a lot higher as the disease progresses.
"Needless to say, while 2.5 is quite high, and in line with that of the Spanish flu epidemic which infected about half a billion people back in 1918, killing as many as 100 million before it eventually fizzled out, the real coronavirus R0 number may end up being far higher," reports Zero Hedge.
Entitled, "Novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV: early estimation of epidemiological parameters and epidemic predictions," this paper, authored by Jonathan Reed, estimates that the actual R0 for coronavirus when all is said and done will be more in the 3.6-4.0 range – meaning each person who becomes infected with coronavirus has the potential to infect as many as four other people with it.
In order to stop coronavirus from spreading and creating an epidemic, or possibly a global pandemic, upwards of 75 percent of transmissions "must be prevented by control measures for infections to stop increasing." The problem, however, is that only about five percent of the infections in Wuhan, where coronavirus is said to have originated, have thus far been identified.
In other words, there appears to be some major difficulties – or perhaps foul play – when it comes to accurately assessing just how many people are currently infected with coronavirus, and how quickly they're infecting other people.
"... since all of this is happening in China which is not known for making the most socially-beneficial decisions under pressure, there is an ominous possibility that Reed is actually overly optimistic," warns Zero Hedge.
If there's no change in the current trajectory of the disease, with containment measures failing to prevent further transmission, Reed warns that coronavirus infections "will continue to be exported to international destinations at an increasing rate."
We're already seeing this with new cases of coronavirus popping up in multiple areas of the United States, as well as in Germany, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere – with no seemingly end in sight, sadly.
Reed's estimate that at least 250,000 cases of coronavirus will emerge in China by about February 4 seem to match China's current rush to add at least 100,000 new hospital beds to its total capacity in the coming days and weeks.
Reed also expects coronavirus to spread exponentially throughout many other nations such as Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, and of course the United States, where there are at least five confirmed cases of coronavirus already.
"In short: much of Asia will (be) infected, and from there, the rest of the world awaits," concludes Zero Hedge.
To keep up with the latest coronavirus news, be sure to bookmark Outbreak.news.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-01-30--Nurse says coronavirus quarantine failing, "everyone will get infected"

( Natural News ) The quarantine protocols in Wuhan , China , that are supposed to contain coronavirus aren ’ t working , claims one on-the-ground medical worker who issued a dire warning that “ everyone will end up being infected and dying.
” In shocking video footage depicting corpse-lined corridors at a local hospital , this self-proclaimed nurse is seen stating that infected patients are coming into the facility continuously , despite quarantine measures in place to prevent such a scenario .
Before the footage was quickly pulled down by China ’ s communist authorities , viewers were shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over the floor and on stretchers at this obviously overwhelmed facility .
In one part of the clip , a victim is seen covered in a blanket with only the feet protruding out , while other dead bodies are seen amid living patients presumably waiting for their appointments .
The now-deleted footage was shared by a Weibo user named “ magic girl Xiao Xi , ” and is believed to have been filmed at the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital , which is one of the facilities that ’ s been designated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspected and diagnosed coronavirus patients .
“ Three corpses , [ they ] have been lying here all morning , ” the person who filmed these horrors is heard stating in the footage .
“ Some of them died in the wee hours .
Nobody has come to deal with [ them ] yet.
” “ And doctors , nurses and patients , they all work in such an environment , ” the person filming further added .
“ Not a single person is here to manage.
” A doctor treating a coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crying out in horror , “ What do we do here ?
” followed by the person filming voicing complaints that even the executives in charge of the hospital don ’ t know what to do about what ’ s transpiring .
China ’ s medical system is already overwhelmed even under normal circumstances – will coronavirus lead to a total collapse ?
While the official numbers coming out of China peg the total number of coronavirus infections at around 6,200 , the communist country is frantically constructing new facilities to accommodate more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming days .
What this suggests , of course , is that there are far more infections in real life than the much lower number being reported by Chinese authorities .
“ The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak , China ’ s Hubei Province , is opening up 100,000 hospital beds in an effort to contain the disease , the province ’ s vice governor announced on Jan. 27 , ” The Epoch Times is reporting .
What does the communist Chinese government know that it ’ s not telling the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s important to keep in mind that China ’ s government-run health care system is already insanely overwhelmed even when there ’ s not an outbreak occurring , which makes this latest panic all the more suspicious and disturbing .
“ China does not have a functioning primary care system , so most people flock to hospitals , ” writes Sui-Lee Wee for The New York Times .
“ On an ordinary day , doctors are frustrated and exhausted as they see as many as 200 patients.
” “ Those weaknesses are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China – like Wuhan , the epicenter of the coronavirus , ” Wee adds .
In other words , Chinese people living in Wuhan and many other areas of China routinely head to their nearest hospital whenever they get a mere cough or common cold , which puts immense strain on the country ’ s already dismal health care resources .
And now with coronavirus , the entire system could be on the verge of collapse .
“ Despite having dealt with the SARS coronavirus nearly two decades ago , many Chinese hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with a major outbreak like the current virus , ” Wee says .
For the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak , be sure to visit Outbreak.news .

Nurse says coronavirus quarantine failing, “everyone will get infected”
The quarantine protocols in Wuhan, China, that are supposed to contain coronavirus aren't working , claims one on-the-ground medical worker who issued a dire warning that "everyone will end up being infected and dying."
In shocking video footage depicting corpse-lined corridors at a local hospital, this self-proclaimed nurse is seen stating that infected patients are coming into the facility continuously, despite quarantine measures in place to prevent such a scenario.
Before the footage was quickly pulled down by China's communist authorities, viewers were shown what appeared to be dead bodies strewn all over the floor and on stretchers at this obviously overwhelmed facility.
In one part of the clip, a victim is seen covered in a blanket with only the feet protruding out, while other dead bodies are seen amid living patients presumably waiting for their appointments.
The now-deleted footage was shared by a Weibo user named "magic girl Xiao Xi," and is believed to have been filmed at the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital, which is one of the facilities that's been designated by the communist Chinese government to receive both suspected and diagnosed coronavirus patients.
"Three corpses, [they] have been lying here all morning," the person who filmed these horrors is heard stating in the footage. "Some of them died in the wee hours. Nobody has come to deal with [them] yet."
"And doctors, nurses and patients, they all work in such an environment," the person filming further added. "Not a single person is here to manage."
A doctor treating a coronavirus patient is also heard in the video crying out in horror, "What do we do here?" followed by the person filming voicing complaints that even the executives in charge of the hospital don't know what to do about what's transpiring.
China's medical system is already overwhelmed even under normal circumstances – will coronavirus lead to a total collapse?
While the official numbers coming out of China peg the total number of coronavirus infections at around 6,200, the communist country is frantically constructing new facilities to accommodate more than 100,000 new hospital patients in the coming days. What this suggests, of course, is that there are far more infections in real life than the much lower number being reported by Chinese authorities.
"The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, China's Hubei Province, is opening up 100,000 hospital beds in an effort to contain the disease, the province's vice governor announced on Jan. 27," The Epoch Times is reporting.
What does the communist Chinese government know that it's not telling the rest of the world, we wonder?
It's important to keep in mind that China's government-run health care system is already insanely overwhelmed even when there's not an outbreak occurring, which makes this latest panic all the more suspicious and disturbing.
"China does not have a functioning primary care system, so most people flock to hospitals," writes Sui-Lee Wee for The New York Times. "On an ordinary day, doctors are frustrated and exhausted as they see as many as 200 patients."
"Those weaknesses are most pronounced in the poorer areas of China – like Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus," Wee adds.
In other words, Chinese people living in Wuhan and many other areas of China routinely head to their nearest hospital whenever they get a mere cough or common cold, which puts immense strain on the country's already dismal health care resources. And now with coronavirus, the entire system could be on the verge of collapse.
"Despite having dealt with the SARS coronavirus nearly two decades ago, many Chinese hospitals in smaller cities are not fully prepared to deal with a major outbreak like the current virus," Wee says.
For the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak, be sure to visit Outbreak.news.
Sources for this article include:
DailyStar.co.uk
NaturalNews.com
NYTimes.com