prepareforchange--2020-03-06--Essential Self ‘Work’ In Preparation For The Shift

If you currently feel like you are without direction or perhaps you are struggling to ride the waves , there may still be a bit of self “ work ” that is left to clear your energy field .
Those who have completed the self work are finally feeling unplugged from the matrix and are sharing how they achieved this .
In this article I will share what has worked best for me in achieving a state of neutrality and has created frequent bouts of happiness , synchronicity , and positive manifestation .
Self work allows for the negative frequency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our original DNA codes can create a shift in our reality .
This kind of work is the most important work of all , even over service to others at this time because of how close we are to a bifurcation of realities .
Often times it requires that we spend time by ourselves and it could be some of the hardest work albeit the simplest .
It is hard to take a good look at yourself and your life to painfully see who you have been projecting vs. who you really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is unconditional love consciousness .
Most of us have been experiencing what it is like to be as far away from Source in an illusion of ego ( personality ) and fear .
Uncovering and transmuting the fear and asking the personality to take a back seat to the higher self is what we are consciously trying to achieve .
This allows the higher frequency version of us to embody into this dense physical in order to override the fear matrix code that is overshadowing the collective humanity .
We are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matrix and the collective always trumps .
Everyone is different and everyone processes the energies differently , but my hopes are that you can find something within this list that may be the last key for you .
In no way is this an all inclusive list or a MUST DO TO ASCEND list .
You may not have to do everything on this list and you may have done things that are not on this list .
These are not listed in a particular order , either , except for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Higher self/Oversoul/Source .
Many people do not realize that they are already doing the self “ work ” by consciously changing the way that they react to everyday situations and skits that unfold in their lives .
Over the last nine years since my conscious awakening around 2010 , I have addressed every one of these topics in my own reality with conscious intention .
People who are just now waking up will be able to cover this self work much quicker than the ones who came before them .
• Oversoul integration– @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future lives ( multidimensional self ) ; soul shard retrieval • Understand who you are and where you are- consciousness inside of a holographic matrixthat is a distorted matrix copy within an organic matrix • Raising your vibration , ( shifting from fear vibration to love vibration ) • Uniting the masculine and feminine , ( left and right sides of the brain ) • Declare your sovereignty and revoke contracts that no longer serve you ; learn how to recognize false light contracts • Creating from the NOW moment , erasing prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ( if you have one other than just BEING ) ; assess your current job , your relationships , where you live , and make necessary adjustments to align with your mission • Learn how to interact with friends and family and when to share this information ( and when not to ) ; be the example vs. trying to force your beliefs upon others • Nurture and heal your inner wounded child • Energy healing- peeling back the layers of blocks in the heart center and auric field ; releasing victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process instead of controlling it • Find a few like minded individuals that you can discuss things with ( the internet/social media is a main tool ) • Focusing on the desired outcome ( New Earth or going home ) rather than the past or distorted matrix • Removing refined white sugar , wheat , flouride , processed foods , and GMO foods from the diet , refraining from alcohol and drugs , and adding supplements • Turn off the television ( tell-lie-vision programming ) until you have reached a level where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you become the witness ) • Use your imagination which is the key to creation • Reprogramming the brain from automatic , subconscious programming , allowing the higher mind to create your matrix • Understand that many of the people in this reality are NPC ’ s ( non-player characters ) , aka non-souled humans or backdrop people • Allow yourself to FEEL emotions , acknowledge the energy and message , and learn to let it go for good .
• Understand that all is Source including dark and light , negative and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and animals , respect everyone else ’ s path and perception • Listen to your body- food , sleep , intuition .
If you are feeling down then it is a signal to raise your vibrational frequency and to stop energetic loss • Spend time in reflection allowing a “ life review ” from your higher self in order to forgive others , and let it all go • Shift the energy in your home- Go through your material possessions and keep only what serves you ; clean and organize your home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Move the energy in your physical body with light exercise like walking , swimming , tai chi , qi gong , or yoga • Finding balance and zero point and 5d frequency ( rainbow bridge ) , and then go in and out of the 3d/4d old matrix , grounding the codes and higher frequency • Recognize and stop the behaviors , beliefs , and practices that open up your energy centersto connect with negative energy and astral beings • Fire any of your guides that are not of the 100 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guides that support your highest and best outcome and intend to make contact with benevolent source light extraterrestrials ; star family • Close down or remove the overlay energy centers that the astral beings feed off of and remove or neutralize implants and technologies used for energy siphoning • Become the witness ; be “ in the world but not of it ” • Focus on yourself first before trying to change the world • Centering the emotional , mental , spiritual , and astral body with the physical body to be aligned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
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By Michelle Walling, CHLC
Editor, Howtoexitthematrix.com
If you currently feel like you are without direction or perhaps you are struggling to ride the waves, there may still be a bit of self “work” that is left to clear your energy field. Those who have completed the self work are finally feeling unplugged from the matrix and are sharing how they achieved this. In this article I will share what has worked best for me in achieving a state of neutrality and has created frequent bouts of happiness, synchronicity, and positive manifestation.
Self work allows for the negative frequency overlay or veil to be lifted so that our original DNA codes can create a shift in our reality. This kind of work is the most important work of all, even over service to others at this time because of how close we are to a bifurcation of realities. Often times it requires that we spend time by ourselves and it could be some of the hardest work albeit the simplest. It is hard to take a good look at yourself and your life to painfully see who you have been projecting vs. who you really are.
We are all Source, which is unconditional love consciousness. Most of us have been experiencing what it is like to be as far away from Source in an illusion of ego (personality) and fear. Uncovering and transmuting the fear and asking the personality to take a back seat to the higher self is what we are consciously trying to achieve. This allows the higher frequency version of us to embody into this dense physical in order to override the fear matrix code that is overshadowing the collective humanity. We are all connected, and the higher frequency in the matrix and the collective always trumps.
Everyone is different and everyone processes the energies differently, but my hopes are that you can find something within this list that may be the last key for you. In no way is this an all inclusive list or a MUST DO TO ASCEND list. You may not have to do everything on this list and you may have done things that are not on this list. These are not listed in a particular order, either, except for the first priority should be Connecting with your Higher self/Oversoul/Source.
Many people do not realize that they are already doing the self “work” by consciously changing the way that they react to everyday situations and skits that unfold in their lives. Over the last nine years since my conscious awakening around 2010, I have addressed every one of these topics in my own reality with conscious intention. People who are just now waking up will be able to cover this self work much quicker than the ones who came before them.
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prepareforchange--2020-03-07--Tesla’s Global Deliveries Compared to the Top 10: Volkswagen, Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, FCA, Mercedes

Tesla’s Global Deliveries Compared to the Top 10: Volkswagen, Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, FCA, Mercedes… Here’s the Chart

Tesla shares took a little dip today , but no biggie .
They still produce an astounding market capitalization of $ 102 billion , “ astounding ” not because the market cap per se is huge – there are now some trillion-dollar companies out there – but because the business Tesla is in : auto manufacturing and solar panels .
Solar panels have been a nasty business from get-go ; and auto manufacturing is one of the most mature industries facing saturated markets globally , and particularly the largest markets – China , the US , Europe , and Japan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold has been declining .
In the US , new car and truck sales in 2019 were below where they had been in the year 2000 .
And so profitable automakers , operating in a no-growth or negative-growth environment , have relatively down-to-earth market capitalizations , compared to their sales and profits .
The past five years have been very profitable for the industry overall , as automakers increased their revenues by raising prices and shifting consumers into more expensive models ( from sedans into SUVs ) .
All major auto makers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Tesla is not in that group for two reasons : • It ’ s a niche automaker , not a major automaker , given the minuscule number of vehicles it sells .
• In its entire existence , it has never ever made an annual profit .
No major automaker still alive today has been able to lose money and burn cash year-after-year , living off the eagerness of befuddled investors to throw more money at it .
Only Tesla has accomplished this unique feat of investor-befuddlement .
And there was huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scared-to-death short-sellers , and spaghetti-code algos had driven up Tesla ’ s stock to such a degree that Tesla became the second most valuable automaker in the world , as measured by market capitalization , behind only Toyota , and ahead of Volkswagen and all the giants .
The table below shows some of the most valuable automakers by market capitalization .
I converted the market caps of Japanese and European automakers into dollars at today ’ s exchange rate : Why are Hyundai-Kia and the Renault-Nissan Alliance missing in this table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hyundai-Kia , in terms of shares , separates into Hyundai Motor Company , which owns about one-third of Kia ’ s shares , but a portion of Kia ’ s shares remains publicly traded .
Adding the two market caps together would amount to $ 43 billion , but would entail some double-counting due to the ownership structure .
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has a similar issue .
So how crazy is Tesla ’ s market cap of $ 102 billion compared to the major automakers ?
In 2019 , Volkswagen delivered 10.34 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and was thus the largest automaker in the world .
Number two was Toyota with 9.70 million deliveries .
All of the top ten automakers counted their deliveries in multiple millions .
The smallest of the top 10 , Mercedes Daimler , delivered 2.62 million vehicles .
By comparison , Tesla delivered 0.37 million vehicles globally , meaning 367,500 vehicles .
Volkswagen delivered vehicles as Tesla .
Toyota delivered .
General Motors delivered .
Ford delivered .
I marked Tesla ’ s bar in red so you can find it without pulling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ford combined delivered 12.65 million vehicles globally , or as many vehicles as Tesla ’ s 367,500 .
And both GM and Ford have been profitable in recent years , and Tesla has lost money every year .
The market cap of GM and Ford combined amounts to $ 85 billion .
Yet , the market cap of Tesla amounts to $ 102 billion , as bamboozled investors and spaghetti-code algos think that the minuscule perennially money-losing auto-and-solar-panel-maker must be worth more than the giants .
Don ’ t get me wrong : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GM are undervalued ; for me , they ’ re not a buy at these prices , given the difficulties they face in their main markets .
What I ’ m saying is that Tesla , the minuscule auto-and-solar-panel maker , is , and I don ’ t mean overvalued by a little , such as by 30 % , but by a lot .
If it doubles its deliveries in the future to 0.73 million vehicles , it would still be overvalued by 90 % , given its still minuscule size , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that assumes that it can produce an annual profit , because a company that keeps losing money is eventually going to be worth zero .
Tesla ’ s all-out move to China makes sense for a niche automaker struggling mightily in the US .
But headwinds in China are even stronger than in the US .
Read… Tesla , Hit by Sagging US Sales , Goes Full-China with Design Center , Loans & Factory

By Wolf Richter
Tesla shares took a little dip today, but no biggie. They still produce an astounding market capitalization of $102 billion, “astounding” not because the market cap per se is huge – there are now some trillion-dollar companies out there – but because the business Tesla is in: auto manufacturing and solar panels.
Solar panels have been a nasty business from get-go; and auto manufacturing is one of the most mature industries facing saturated markets globally, and particularly the largest markets – China, the US, Europe, and Japan – where the number of passenger vehicles sold has been declining. In the US, new car and truck sales in 2019 were below where they had been in the year 2000.
And so profitable automakers, operating in a no-growth or negative-growth environment, have relatively down-to-earth market capitalizations, compared to their sales and profits.
The past five years have been very profitable for the industry overall, as automakers increased their revenues by raising prices and shifting consumers into more expensive models (from sedans into SUVs). All major auto makers have generated big profits during those years.
But Tesla is not in that group for two reasons:
It’s a niche automaker, not a major automaker, given the minuscule number of vehicles it sells. In its entire existence, it has never ever made an annual profit.
No major automaker still alive today has been able to lose money and burn cash year-after-year, living off the eagerness of befuddled investors to throw more money at it. Only Tesla has accomplished this unique feat of investor-befuddlement.
And there was huge hoopla this week after these befuddled investors, scared-to-death short-sellers, and spaghetti-code algos had driven up Tesla’s stock to such a degree that Tesla became the second most valuable automaker in the world, as measured by market capitalization, behind only Toyota, and ahead of Volkswagen and all the giants.
The table below shows some of the most valuable automakers by market capitalization. I converted the market caps of Japanese and European automakers into dollars at today’s exchange rate:
Why are Hyundai-Kia and the Renault-Nissan Alliance missing in this table? There are complications with market cap. Hyundai-Kia, in terms of shares, separates into Hyundai Motor Company, which owns about one-third of Kia’s shares, but a portion of Kia’s shares remains publicly traded. Adding the two market caps together would amount to $43 billion, but would entail some double-counting due to the ownership structure. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has a similar issue.
So how crazy is Tesla’s market cap of $102 billion compared to the major automakers?
In 2019, Volkswagen delivered 10.34 million vehicles globally, according to Focus2move, and was thus the largest automaker in the world. Number two was Toyota with 9.70 million deliveries. All of the top ten automakers counted their deliveries in multiple millions. The smallest of the top 10, Mercedes Daimler, delivered 2.62 million vehicles.
By comparison, Tesla delivered 0.37 million vehicles globally, meaning 367,500 vehicles. Volkswagen delivered 28 times as many vehicles as Tesla. Toyota delivered 26 times as many . General Motors delivered 21 times as many . Ford delivered 13 times as many . I marked Tesla’s bar in red so you can find it without pulling out your magnifying glass:
GM and Ford combined delivered 12.65 million vehicles globally, or 34 times as many vehicles as Tesla’s 367,500. And both GM and Ford have been profitable in recent years, and Tesla has lost money every year. The market cap of GM and Ford combined amounts to $85 billion.
Yet, the market cap of Tesla amounts to $102 billion, as bamboozled investors and spaghetti-code algos think that the minuscule perennially money-losing auto-and-solar-panel-maker must be worth more than the giants.
Don’t get me wrong: I don’t think Ford and GM are undervalued; for me, they’re not a buy at these prices, given the difficulties they face in their main markets.
What I’m saying is that Tesla, the minuscule auto-and-solar-panel maker, is ludicrously overvalued , and I don’t mean overvalued by a little, such as by 30%, but by a lot.
If it doubles its deliveries in the future to 0.73 million vehicles, it would still be overvalued by 90%, given its still minuscule size, even after having doubled it.
And that assumes that it can produce an annual profit, because a company that keeps losing money is eventually going to be worth zero.
Tesla’s all-out move to China makes sense for a niche automaker struggling mightily in the US. But headwinds in China are even stronger than in the US. Read… Tesla, Hit by Sagging US Sales, Goes Full-China with Design Center, Loans & Factory


prepareforchange--2020-03-07--Turmeric: the definitive guide

Turmeric: the definitive guide

Turmeric is one of the most popular supplements in the UK thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects .
In this article , we look at the history of the remarkable plant and how you can achieve the best results from taking a turmeric extract .
The turmeric plant ( curcuma longa ) is a herbaceous plant of the ginger family .
The original home of the plant is unknown but it is thought to be native to tropical areas of either the Indian Subcontinent or Southeast Asia .
The plant requires warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall to grow .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three feet , has large green leaves and is notable for its thick tuberous roots and rhizomes which are harvested to produce the popular spice .
Fresh turmeric root has been used in India for centuries in cooking , traditional medicine , religious practices and even as a cosmetic .
It was also used in ancient Chinese medicine and as a pigment to dye the robes of Buddhist monks .
The root was known to westerners as early as Marco Polo ’ s 13th-century journey to Asia , but the potential was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roots are harvested every year , then boiled and ground to produce the familiar yellow turmeric powder that is used as a flavouring and colouring agent in food .
Best known for the warm , earthy flavour and the golden tint it lends to curries and other South Asian dishes , turmeric has also been used medicinally for thousands of years .
Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric , together with demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin .
These compounds , known as curcuminoids , are natural aromatic organic compounds ( polyphenols ) which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s golden colouring .
Curcumin forms only 3 % of turmeric1 , meaning that easy-to-swallow curcumin supplements are far more effective than eating turmeric powder .
What are the health benefits of turmeric ?
Turmeric supplements are becoming a popular choice for athletes and people with joint conditions .
The amount you take will depend on how well your body reacts to the active ingredient , curcumin , which is now recognised as a powerful anti-inflammatory2 .
Multiple studies confirming the health and fitness benefits are making it one of the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the effects of curcumin a priority , with 36 published clinical studies focused on FutureYou ’ s patented formulation alone .
What is turmeric good for ?
Various studies have found that curcumin : • is a natural , highly effective anti-inflammatory3 .
Many chronic conditions are caused or exacerbated by inflammation , including arthritis and heart disease .
• can play a role in supporting and maintaining healthy and flexible joints.4 • may help with normal muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise5 .
• is a powerful antioxidant2 .
Antioxidants help to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment or as a by-product of normal metabolism .
• can help to improve memory and mood in people with mild , age-related memory loss7 .
Furthermore , studies conducted with elite athletes have shown that curcumin aids muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise5 .
That allows for better training and improved performance over time .
Turmeric tablets , curcumin capsules and easy-to-swallow extracts are growing in popularity thanks to international press coverage of positive studies .
Although these products are increasingly popular , the benefits of curcumin are difficult to obtain because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body breaks it down before beneficial compounds can be absorbed .
After two hours in the stomach , more than 98 % of the curcumin is destroyed8 .
How to take turmeric Curcumin forms only 3 % of turmeric1 , meaning that easy-to-swallow supplements are far more effective than eating turmeric powder .
You should choose a turmeric supplement that is highly bioavailable so that your body can absorb more of the beneficial curcumin – typically curcumin is difficult to absorb , and you can only obtain benefits if it reaches your bloodstream8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you can achieve positive effects with less turmeric while reducing the chances of experiencing side effects .
There is clear evidence for the effectiveness of curcumin ( the active ingredient naturally present in turmeric ) in a wide range of clinical applications 1,2 .
However , curcuminoids are not easily absorbed by the body in their raw state – they are not ‘ bioavailable ’ .
The primary reason curcuminoids are poorly absorbed is that they are not soluble in water .
They are also poorly soluble in lipophilic – fatty – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not addressed the issue of bioavailability and are therefore less effective because the body will break down 98 % of the curcumin in the supplement after two hours in the stomach .
In Indian food , turmeric is cooked with animal or plant fats such as butter or coconut oil .
In traditional Indian medical use , turmeric is often diluted in warm milk .
Putting turmeric into a lipolytic – or fatty – matrix like this provides the means for the active ingredient curcumin to be absorbed by the body .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ turmeric .
The root is used to lend its golden colour and warming flavour to curries , dhals , soups , rice dishes and more .
Today , it has even become popular to include it in smoothies or to eat it with scrambled eggs .
Many people wonder about the compatibility of turmeric/curcumin supplements with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents .
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are frequently used for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .
Warfarin ( commercialised as Coumarin® ) is the most widely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medications are more likely than any other to interact with herbal supplements and medicines10 .
Theoretically , curcumin may increase the effects of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents – possibly increasing the risk of bleeding – because in vitro and animal studies have shown that curcumin can have an anticoagulant effect11 .
If you are taking any medication or preparing for a medical procedure , you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any food supplement .
Every person is different and will respond in their own way to a food supplement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking the food supplement and continue with the medication .
Nevertheless , you can be confident that there is data from patients that supports the conclusion that curcumin and warfarin can be taken together12 .
You can read about some of the studies on our dedicated Knowledge Centre page .
How much turmeric should I take ?
Every person is different .
Your body will metabolise some compounds very well and may struggle with others .
For this reason , finding the right dose of a supplement is not an exact science .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dose of your chosen turmeric supplement .
If you would like to take it easy on your stomach you could try starting with a smaller dose and building up to the recommended amount over time .
Ideally , you only want to absorb enough curcumin to have the effect you are expecting , and no more .
If you experience unwanted side effects when taking turmeric , you should stop immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before resuming .
Curcumin forms only 3 % of turmeric1 , meaning that easy-to-swallow supplements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powder .
A good supplement might consist of up to 95 % curcuminoids .
However , it is not the amount of the active ingredient that is most important factor .
If you ’ re looking for the best turmeric supplement on the market , you need to find out whether your chosen product is easy to absorb ( bioavailable ) .
Curcumin is difficult for the body to absorb in its raw state , primarily because it is not soluble in water .
It is also poorly soluble in lipophilic – fatty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market have not addressed the issue of bioavailability and are therefore less effective since if the curcumin isn ’ t absorbed it won ’ t do any good .
To address the issue of bioavailability , many supplements do now contain black pepper .
It is thought that black pepper improves absorption by inhibiting the natural processes that prevent pharmacological compounds from accumulating in the body , by possibly : • Inhibiting cellular efflux mechanisms such as P-glycoprotein ( P-gp ) .
This is a membrane transporter used by cells to secrete compounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In this case , decreases the secretion of curcumin absorbed in the intestine13 .
• Inhibiting glucuronidation , a process that makes substances/drugs more water soluble so they can be easily eliminated from the body14 .
The effect of long-term use of black pepper is unknown , but it could have unwanted side effects .
These might be caused by inhibiting the secretion of pharmacological compounds and other unwanted substances from the body .
You can also find curcumin in a liposome/micelle form where the active ingredient is encased inside a lipid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used in two human studies ( one in healthy volunteers and one in moderately hyperlipidemic individuals ) .
These studies focused on the examination of concentration of curcuminoids in serum but not any therapeutic effects .
In fact , the study on hyperlipidermic patients didn ’ t show any effect at all , whereas other curcumin formulations have shown some therapeutic effect15,16 .
By contrast , a scientifically proven formula that incorporates phytosome technology is able to boost absorption in a natural way by mimicking the intake of turmeric with food .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural active ingredient ( such as curcumin ) and lecithin17 .
Numerous studies covering 10 different areas including eye health , joint health , rheumatoid arthritis and pain relief , conducted in healthy volunteers and patients , have validated the effectiveness of the lipolytic formulations .
What does this mean ?
The effectiveness of a curcumin supplement depends on achieving greater absorption using the right methods .
Finding a ‘ natural ’ way to improve bioavailability ( such as phytosome technology ) is important as it is less likely to cause tolerability issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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2017 ; 11 ( 3 ) https : //www.asiapharmaceutics.info/index.php/ajp/article/view/1445 Disclaimer : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

Author Miriam Ferrer, PhD
Turmeric is one of the most popular supplements in the UK thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects. In this article, we look at the history of the remarkable plant and how you can achieve the best results from taking a turmeric extract.
What is turmeric?
The turmeric plant (curcuma longa) is a herbaceous plant of the ginger family. The original home of the plant is unknown but it is thought to be native to tropical areas of either the Indian Subcontinent or Southeast Asia.
The plant requires warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall to grow. It grows to a height of more than three feet, has large green leaves and is notable for its thick tuberous roots and rhizomes which are harvested to produce the popular spice.
History of the turmeric plant
Fresh turmeric root has been used in India for centuries in cooking, traditional medicine, religious practices and even as a cosmetic. It was also used in ancient Chinese medicine and as a pigment to dye the robes of Buddhist monks.
The root was known to westerners as early as Marco Polo’s 13th-century journey to Asia, but the potential was not recognised until the 20th century.
The roots are harvested every year, then boiled and ground to produce the familiar yellow turmeric powder that is used as a flavouring and colouring agent in food.
Best known for the warm, earthy flavour and the golden tint it lends to curries and other South Asian dishes, turmeric has also been used medicinally for thousands of years.
What is curcumin?
Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric, together with demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin.
These compounds, known as curcuminoids, are natural aromatic organic compounds (polyphenols) which are responsible for the turmeric root’s golden colouring.
Curcumin forms only 3% of turmeric1, meaning that easy-to-swallow curcumin supplements are far more effective than eating turmeric powder.
What are the health benefits of turmeric?
Turmeric supplements are becoming a popular choice for athletes and people with joint conditions. The amount you take will depend on how well your body reacts to the active ingredient, curcumin, which is now recognised as a powerful anti-inflammatory2. Multiple studies confirming the health and fitness benefits are making it one of the UK’s best-loved supplements
Scientists have made research into the effects of curcumin a priority, with 36 published clinical studies focused on FutureYou’s patented formulation alone.
What is turmeric good for?
Various studies have found that curcumin:
is a natural, highly effective anti-inflammatory 3 . Many chronic conditions are caused or exacerbated by inflammation, including arthritis and heart disease.
. Many chronic conditions are caused or exacerbated by inflammation, including arthritis and heart disease. can play a role in supporting and maintaining healthy and flexible joints. 4
may help with normal muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise 5 .
. is a powerful antioxidant2. Antioxidants help to protect cells from damage caused by the environment or as a by-product of normal metabolism.
can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) 6 .
. can help to improve memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss7.
Furthermore, studies conducted with elite athletes have shown that curcumin aids muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise5. That allows for better training and improved performance over time.
Turmeric tablets, curcumin capsules and easy-to-swallow extracts are growing in popularity thanks to international press coverage of positive studies.
Although these products are increasingly popular, the benefits of curcumin are difficult to obtain because it is not water soluble, and the body breaks it down before beneficial compounds can be absorbed. After two hours in the stomach, more than 98% of the curcumin is destroyed8.
How to take turmeric
Curcumin forms only 3% of turmeric1, meaning that easy-to-swallow supplements are far more effective than eating turmeric powder.
You should choose a turmeric supplement that is highly bioavailable so that your body can absorb more of the beneficial curcumin – typically curcumin is difficult to absorb, and you can only obtain benefits if it reaches your bloodstream8. A more bioavailable supplement also means that you can achieve positive effects with less turmeric while reducing the chances of experiencing side effects.
There is clear evidence for the effectiveness of curcumin (the active ingredient naturally present in turmeric) in a wide range of clinical applications 1,2. However, curcuminoids are not easily absorbed by the body in their raw state – they are not ‘bioavailable’.
The primary reason curcuminoids are poorly absorbed is that they are not soluble in water. They are also poorly soluble in lipophilic – fatty – solvents. Many supplements on the market have not addressed the issue of bioavailability and are therefore less effective because the body will break down 98% of the curcumin in the supplement after two hours in the stomach.
Foods rich in turmeric
In Indian food, turmeric is cooked with animal or plant fats such as butter or coconut oil. In traditional Indian medical use, turmeric is often diluted in warm milk. Putting turmeric into a lipolytic – or fatty – matrix like this provides the means for the active ingredient curcumin to be absorbed by the body.
Indian and South-East Asian cuisines commonly include turmeric. The root is used to lend its golden colour and warming flavour to curries, dhals, soups, rice dishes and more. Today, it has even become popular to include it in smoothies or to eat it with scrambled eggs.
Does turmeric interact with medications?
Many people wonder about the compatibility of turmeric/curcumin supplements with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are frequently used for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Warfarin (commercialised as Coumarin®) is the most widely prescribed anticoagulant in the UK9. These medications are more likely than any other to interact with herbal supplements and medicines10.
Theoretically, curcumin may increase the effects of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents – possibly increasing the risk of bleeding – because in vitro and animal studies have shown that curcumin can have an anticoagulant effect11.
If you are taking any medication or preparing for a medical procedure, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any food supplement. Every person is different and will respond in their own way to a food supplement. If you begin feeling unwell, stop taking the food supplement and continue with the medication.
Nevertheless, you can be confident that there is data from patients that supports the conclusion that curcumin and warfarin can be taken together12. You can read about some of the studies on our dedicated Knowledge Centre page.
How much turmeric should I take?
Every person is different. Your body will metabolise some compounds very well and may struggle with others. For this reason, finding the right dose of a supplement is not an exact science.
You should begin by taking the recommended dose of your chosen turmeric supplement. If you would like to take it easy on your stomach you could try starting with a smaller dose and building up to the recommended amount over time.
Ideally, you only want to absorb enough curcumin to have the effect you are expecting, and no more. If you experience unwanted side effects when taking turmeric, you should stop immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before resuming.
The best turmeric supplements
Curcumin forms only 3% of turmeric1, meaning that easy-to-swallow supplements are far more effective than eating turmeric powder.
A good supplement might consist of up to 95% curcuminoids. However, it is not the amount of the active ingredient that is most important factor. If you’re looking for the best turmeric supplement on the market, you need to find out whether your chosen product is easy to absorb (bioavailable).
Curcumin is difficult for the body to absorb in its raw state, primarily because it is not soluble in water. It is also poorly soluble in lipophilic – fatty – solvents8. Many supplements on the market have not addressed the issue of bioavailability and are therefore less effective since if the curcumin isn’t absorbed it won’t do any good.
Black pepper
To address the issue of bioavailability, many supplements do now contain black pepper. It is thought that black pepper improves absorption by inhibiting the natural processes that prevent pharmacological compounds from accumulating in the body, by possibly:
Inhibiting cellular efflux mechanisms such as P-glycoprotein (P-gp). This is a membrane transporter used by cells to secrete compounds such as chemotherapeutic agents and other drugs. In this case, decreases the secretion of curcumin absorbed in the intestine 13 .
. Inhibiting glucuronidation, a process that makes substances/drugs more water soluble so they can be easily eliminated from the body14.
The effect of long-term use of black pepper is unknown, but it could have unwanted side effects. These might be caused by inhibiting the secretion of pharmacological compounds and other unwanted substances from the body.
Liposome
You can also find curcumin in a liposome/micelle form where the active ingredient is encased inside a lipid cavity. This formulation has only been used in two human studies (one in healthy volunteers and one in moderately hyperlipidemic individuals). These studies focused on the examination of concentration of curcuminoids in serum but not any therapeutic effects. In fact, the study on hyperlipidermic patients didn’t show any effect at all, whereas other curcumin formulations have shown some therapeutic effect15,16.
Phytosome
By contrast, a scientifically proven formula that incorporates phytosome technology is able to boost absorption in a natural way by mimicking the intake of turmeric with food. A phytosome is a lipolytic complex of a natural active ingredient (such as curcumin) and lecithin17. Numerous studies covering 10 different areas including eye health, joint health, rheumatoid arthritis and pain relief, conducted in healthy volunteers and patients, have validated the effectiveness of the lipolytic formulations.
What does this mean?
The effectiveness of a curcumin supplement depends on achieving greater absorption using the right methods. Finding a ‘natural’ way to improve bioavailability (such as phytosome technology) is important as it is less likely to cause tolerability issues or unknown side effects with long-term use.
References
1. Nagpal M & Shaveta S. Role of curcumin in systemic and oral health: an overview. J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2013; 4(1):3-7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23633828
2. Hewlings SJ & Kalman DS. Curcumin: a review of its’ effects on human health. Foods. 2017; 6(10) pii: E92 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29065496
3. He Y, Yue Y, Zheng X, Zhang K, Chen S, Du Z. Curcumin, inflammation and chronic diseases: how are they linked? Molecules. 2015; 20(5) :9183-9213 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26007179
4. Yang M, Akbar U, MOhan C. Curcumin in autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Nutrients. 2019; 11(5) pii: E1004 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31052496
5. Heaton LE, Davis JK, Rawson ES, Nuccio RP, Witard OC, Stein KW, Baar K, Carter JM, Baker LB. Selected in-season nutritional strategies to enhance recovery for team sport athletes: a practical overview. Sports Med. 2017; 47(11): 2201-2218 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28702900
6. Drobnic F, Riera J, Appendino G, Togni S, Franceschi F, Valle X, Pons A, Tur J. Reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness by a novel curcumin delivery system (Meriva®): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014; 11:31. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24982601
7. Sarker MR, Franks SF. Efficacy of curcumin for age-associated cognitive decline: a narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies. Geroscience. 2018; 40(2):73-95 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29679204
8. Anand P, Kunnumakkara AB, Newman RA, Aggarwal BB. Bioavailability of curcumin: problems and promises. Mol Pharmaceutics. 2007; 4(6): 807-818 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17999464
9. NHS conditions>Overview>Anticoagulant medicines. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anticoagulants/
10. Posadzki P, Watson L, Ernst E. Herb-drug interactions: an overview of systematic reviews. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2013; 75(3):603-618 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22670731
11. Ulbricht C, BaschE, Barrete E, Boon H, Chao W, Costa D, Higdon ER, Isaac R, Lynch M, Papaliodis G, Serrano J, Varghese A, Vora M, Windsor R, Woods J. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): an evidence-based systematic review by the natural standard research collaboration. Altern Complement Ther. 2011; 17: 225-236 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/act.2011.17409
12. Hu S, Belcaro G, Dugall M, Peterzan P, Hosoi M, Ledda A, Riva A, Giacomelli L, Togni S, Eggenhoffner R, Cotellese R. Interaction study between antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, thyroid replacement therapy and a bioavailable formulation of curcumin (Meriva®). Eur Rev Pharmacol Sci. 2018; 22(15): 5042-5046 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30070343
13. Najar IA, Sachin BS, Sharma SC, Satti NK, Suri KA, Johri RK. Modulation of P-glycoprotein ATPase activity by some phytoconstituents. Phytother Res. 2010; 24(3):454-458. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19653312
14. Wang R, Han J, Jiang A, Huang R, Fu T, Wang L, Zheng Q, Li W, Li J. Involvement of metabolism-permeability in enhancing the oral bioavailability of curcumin in excipient-free solid dispersions co-formed with piperine. Int J Pharm. 2019; 561:9-18 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30817985
15. Schiborr C, Kocher A, Behnam D, Jandasek J, Toelstede S, Frank J. The oral bioavailability of curcumin from micronized powder and liquid micelles is significantly increased in healthy humans and differs between sexes. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2014; 58(3): 516-527 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24402825
16. Kocher A, Bohnert L, Schiborr C, Frank J. Highly bioavailable micellar curcuminoids accumulate in blood, are safe and do not reduce blood lipids and inflammation markers in moderately hyperlipidemic individuals. Mol Nutr Food Res 2016; 60(7): 1555-63. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26909743
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Source: https://futureyouhealth.com
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prepareforchange--2020-03-07--Australian Satanists Say Freedom of Religion Bill Would Enable Them to Preach About Satan in Schools

Scott Morrison ’ s centre-right coalition government has been struggling to fine-tune its proposed bill against religious discrimination , which has come under heavy criticism from both religious and non-religious stakeholders .
Australian Satanists have laughed off the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill by promising to exploit to the fullest the guarantees it promises to faith-based groups .
The Noosa Temple of Satan submitted its written submission to the government in a light-hearted Facebook post over the weekend , which called the legislation “ completely unnecessary and a waste of this Federal Government ’ s time ” .
The group promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that we can access all the privileges it guarantees ” should the Parliament pass it .
“ We shall use our local Federal Member , Commissioners and courts to defend our newfound rights under this proposed legislation.
” “ Satan has great plans for the future of Noosa and Australia , and we intend to use every avenue available to us to reach our goals.
” The promise has generated quite a number of positive reactions on social media , with LGBTI Rights Australia writing : “ Well , the Noosa Temple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most honest submission on the ‘ Religious Discrimination bill ’ so far ” .
“ It if goes through I ’ m totally going to join the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and wear a colander to work , ” one sceptic quipped .
Another added : “ This almost makes me want to see the bill passed… Well , not really .
If the bill passed it would cause all kinds of problems with horrific consequences .
But I enjoy seeing the hypocrisy being thrown in their faces.
” A third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Where the Satanists are the good guys !
” Why are Satanists calling out the government ?
The Australian government is seeking a legislative reform that would prohibit discrimination on religious grounds .
It published the so-called Religious Discrimination Bill in August 2019 , which Prime Minister Scott Morrison dubbed “ a bill for all Australians ” .
The original version attracted broad criticism and was revised following about 6,000 submissions from both religious groups and civil rights campaigners .
Most concerns surrounded changes relating to health services , with crucial spheres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covered by the bill .
What are the new proposals about ?
The revised proposals stipulate that doctors , midwives , nurses , pharmacists , and psychologists ( as opposed to any health professions under the previous wording ) should be able to reject a service if it goes against their religious beliefs .
This would include procedures like abortion or euthanasia , which are both legal in Australia .
The government maintained , however , that “ an objection must be to a procedure , not a person ” .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a statement by a doctor that unrepentant sinners will go to hell would constitute a statement of belief .
A Christian doctor could likewise refuse to provide contraception to all patients or to tell a transgender patient that God had made men and women in his image , and that gender is therefore binary .
The revised rules also mean that a Jewish school may refuse to employ someone because they were not Jewish , and that religious aged care facilities and hospitals can “ take faith into account ” when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aims to prevent companies with revenue of at least A $ 50 million ( $ 34m ) from imposing restrictions on employees airing their religious beliefs outside of work .
With submissions closing on 31 January , the government plans to introduce the bill to parliament in the months afterwards .

Scott Morrison’s centre-right coalition government has been struggling to fine-tune its proposed bill against religious discrimination, which has come under heavy criticism from both religious and non-religious stakeholders.
Australian Satanists have laughed off the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill by promising to exploit to the fullest the guarantees it promises to faith-based groups.
The Noosa Temple of Satan submitted its written submission to the government in a light-hearted Facebook post over the weekend, which called the legislation “completely unnecessary and a waste of this Federal Government’s time”.
The group promised to “aggressively use this law to ensure that we can access all the privileges it guarantees” should the Parliament pass it.
“From access to street evangelism, school breakfast programmes, school chaplaincy programmes, school personal development programmes, school touring band programmes, school weekend programs, Federal, State and Local grant programmes, access to public facilities etc. the list is endless,” the submission read.
“We shall use our local Federal Member, Commissioners and courts to defend our newfound rights under this proposed legislation.”
“Satan has great plans for the future of Noosa and Australia, and we intend to use every avenue available to us to reach our goals.”
The promise has generated quite a number of positive reactions on social media, with LGBTI Rights Australia writing: “Well, the Noosa Temple of Satan have definitely sent in the most honest submission on the ‘Religious Discrimination bill’ so far”.
“It if goes through I’m totally going to join the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and wear a colander to work,” one sceptic quipped.
Another added: “This almost makes me want to see the bill passed… Well, not really. If the bill passed it would cause all kinds of problems with horrific consequences. But I enjoy seeing the hypocrisy being thrown in their faces.”
A third commenter quipped: “Ah Australian politics. Where the Satanists are the good guys!”
Why are Satanists calling out the government?
The Australian government is seeking a legislative reform that would prohibit discrimination on religious grounds. It published the so-called Religious Discrimination Bill in August 2019, which Prime Minister Scott Morrison dubbed “a bill for all Australians”.
The original version attracted broad criticism and was revised following about 6,000 submissions from both religious groups and civil rights campaigners. Most concerns surrounded changes relating to health services, with crucial spheres such as employment and schooling also being covered by the bill.
What are the new proposals about?
The revised proposals stipulate that doctors, midwives, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists (as opposed to any health professions under the previous wording) should be able to reject a service if it goes against their religious beliefs. This would include procedures like abortion or euthanasia, which are both legal in Australia. The government maintained, however, that “an objection must be to a procedure, not a person”.
According to the government’s own explanatory notes, a statement by a doctor that unrepentant sinners will go to hell would constitute a statement of belief. A Christian doctor could likewise refuse to provide contraception to all patients or to tell a transgender patient that God had made men and women in his image, and that gender is therefore binary.
The revised rules also mean that a Jewish school may refuse to employ someone because they were not Jewish, and that religious aged care facilities and hospitals can “take faith into account” when it comes to staffing.
The bill also aims to prevent companies with revenue of at least A$50 million ($34m) from imposing restrictions on employees airing their religious beliefs outside of work.
With submissions closing on 31 January, the government plans to introduce the bill to parliament in the months afterwards.


prepareforchange--2020-03-07--Why Everything You Learned About Viruses is WRONG

Groundbreaking research indicates that most of what is believed about the purportedly is , in fact , not evidence-based but myth… Germ theory is an immensely powerful force on this planet , affecting everyday interactions from a handshake , all the way up the ladder to national vaccination agendas and global eradication campaigns .
But what if fundamental research on what exactly these ‘ pathogens ’ are , how they infect us , has not yet even been performed ?
What if much of what is assumed and believed about the danger of microbes , particularly viruses , has completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discoveries in microbiology ?
Some of our readers already know that in my previous writings I discuss why the “ germs as our enemies ” concept has been decimated by the relatively recent discovery of the microbiome .
For in depth background on this topic , read my previous article , “ How The Microbiome Destroyed the Ego , Vaccine Policy , and Patriarchy.
” You can also read Profound Implications of the Virome for Human Health and Autoimmunity , to get a better understanding of how viruses are actually beneficial to mammalian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a less philosophical approach , and focus on influenza as a more concrete example of the Copernican-level paradigm shift in biomedicine and life sciences we are all presently fully immersed within , even if the medical establishment has yet to acknowledge it .
( a topic I cover extensively in my upcoming book REGENERATE : Unlocking Your Body ’ s Radical Resilience through the New Biology ) .
The hyperbolic manner in which health policymakers and mainstream media pundits talk about it today , flu virus is an inexorably lethal force , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ages 6 months or older , need the annual influenza vaccine to protect themselves against , lest they face deadly consequences .
Worse , those who hold religious or philosophical objections , or who otherwise conscientiously object to vaccinating , are being characterized as doing harm to others by denying them herd immunity ( a concept that has been completely debunked by a careful study of the evidence , or lack thereof ) .
For instance , in the interview below Bill Gates tells Sanjay Gupta that he thinks non-vaccinators “ kill children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what is believed about the purportedly is , in fact , not evidence-based but myth… Germ theory is an immensely powerful force on this planet , affecting everyday interactions from a handshake , all the way up the ladder to national vaccination agendas and global eradication campaigns .
But what if fundamental research on what exactly these ‘ pathogens ’ are , how they infect us , has not yet even been performed ?
What if much of what is assumed and believed about the danger of microbes , particularly viruses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radical new discoveries in microbiology ?
Some of our readers already know that in my previous writings I discuss why the “ germs as our enemies ” concept has been decimated by the relatively recent discovery of the microbiome .
For in depth background on this topic , read my previous article , “ How The Microbiome Destroyed the Ego , Vaccine Policy , and Patriarchy.
” You can also read Profound Implications of the Virome for Human Health and Autoimmunity , to get a better understanding of how viruses are actually beneficial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will take a less philosophical approach , and focus on influenza as a more concrete example of the Copernican-level paradigm shift in biomedicine and life sciences we are all presently fully immersed within , even if the medical establishment has yet to acknowledge it .
( a topic I cover extensively in my upcoming book REGENERATE : Unlocking Your Body ’ s Radical Resilience through the New Biology ) .
The hyperbolic manner in which health policymakers and mainstream media pundits talk about it today , flu virus is an inexorably lethal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all ages 6 months or older , need the annual influenza vaccine to protect themselves against , lest they face deadly consequences .
Worse , those who hold religious or philosophical objections , or who otherwise conscientiously object to vaccinating , are being characterized as doing harm to others by denying them herd immunity ( a concept that has been completely debunked by a careful study of the evidence , or lack thereof ) .
For instance , in the interview below Bill Gates tells Sanjay Gupta that he thinks non-vaccinators “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look at viruses through the lens of their overlap with exosomes , which as carriers of RNAs are essential for regulating the expression of the vast majority of the human genome , we start to understand how their function could be considered neutral as “ information carriers , ” if not beneficial .
Both exosomes and viruses may actually be responsible for inter-species or cross-kingdom communication and regulation within the biosphere , given the way they are able to facilitate and mediate horizontal information transfer between organisms .
Even eating a piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expression of vitally important genes within our body .
In light of this post-Germ Theory perspective , viruses could be described as pieces of information in search of chromosomes ; not inherently “ bad , ” but , in fact , essential for mediating the genotype/phenotype relationship within organisms , who must adapt to ever-shifting environmental conditions in real-time in order to survive ; something the glacial pace of genetic changes within the primary nucleotide sequences of our DNA can not do ( for instance , it may take ~ 100,000 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versus seconds for a protein-coding gene ’ s expression to be altered via modulation via viral or exosomal RNAs ) .
This does not mean they are “ all good ” , either .
Sometimes , given many conditions outside their control , their messages could present challenges or misinformation to the cells to which they are exposed , which could result in a “ disease symptom.
” These disease symptoms are often if not invariably attempts by the body to self-regulate and ultimately improve and heal itself .
In other words , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the byproduct of the cell ’ s normal exosome ( also known as microvesicle ) production machinery and trafficking , albeit being influenced by influenza DNA .
And like exosomes , viruses may be a means of extracellular communication between cells , instead of simply a pathological disease entity .
This could explain why an accumulating body of research on the role of the virome in human health indicates that so-called infectious agents , including viruses like measles , confer significant health benefits .
[ see : the Health Benefits of Measles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] .
Other researchers have come to similar discoveries about the relationship between exosomes and viruses , sometimes describing viral hijacking of exosome pathways as a “ Trojan horse ” hypothesis .
HIV may provide such an example .
The remarkably recent discovery of the host-dependent nature of the influenza virus ’ virion composition is really just the tip of an intellectual iceberg that has yet to fully emerge into the light of day , but is already “ sinking ” ships ; paradigm ships , if you will .
One such paradigm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that viruses serve no fundamental role in our health , and should be eradicated from the earth with drugs and vaccines , if possible .
This belief , however , is untenable .
With the discovery of the indispensable role of the microbiome , and the subpopulation of viruses within it — the virome — we have entered into an entirely new , ecologically-based view of the body and its environs that are fundamentally inseparable .
Ironically , the only thing that influenza may be capable of killing is germ theory itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , watch the lecture below on the virome .
I promise , if you do so , you will no longer be able to uphold germ theory as a monolithic truth any longer .
You may even start to understand how we might consider some viruses “ our friends , ” and why we may need viruses far more than they need us .
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Groundbreaking research indicates that most of what is believed about the purportedly deadly properties of viruses like influenza is, in fact, not evidence-based but myth…
Germ theory is an immensely powerful force on this planet, affecting everyday interactions from a handshake, all the way up the ladder to national vaccination agendas and global eradication campaigns.
But what if fundamental research on what exactly these ‘pathogens’ are, how they infect us, has not yet even been performed? What if much of what is assumed and believed about the danger of microbes, particularly viruses, has completely been undermined in light of radical new discoveries in microbiology?
Some of our readers already know that in my previous writings I discuss why the “germs as our enemies” concept has been decimated by the relatively recent discovery of the microbiome. For in depth background on this topic, read my previous article, “How The Microbiome Destroyed the Ego, Vaccine Policy, and Patriarchy.” You can also read Profound Implications of the Virome for Human Health and Autoimmunity, to get a better understanding of how viruses are actually beneficial to mammalian health.
In this article I will take a less philosophical approach, and focus on influenza as a more concrete example of the Copernican-level paradigm shift in biomedicine and life sciences we are all presently fully immersed within, even if the medical establishment has yet to acknowledge it. (a topic I cover extensively in my upcoming book REGENERATE: Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience through the New Biology).
Deadly Flu Viruses: Vaccinate or Die?
The hyperbolic manner in which health policymakers and mainstream media pundits talk about it today, flu virus is an inexorably lethal force, against which all citizens, of all ages 6 months or older, need the annual influenza vaccine to protect themselves against, lest they face deadly consequences. Worse, those who hold religious or philosophical objections, or who otherwise conscientiously object to vaccinating, are being characterized as doing harm to others by denying them herd immunity (a concept that has been completely debunked by a careful study of the evidence, or lack thereof). For instance, in the interview below Bill Gates tells Sanjay Gupta that he thinks non-vaccinators “kill children”:
Bill Gates
Groundbreaking research indicates that most of what is believed about the purportedly deadly properties of viruses like influenza is, in fact, not evidence-based but myth…
Germ theory is an immensely powerful force on this planet, affecting everyday interactions from a handshake, all the way up the ladder to national vaccination agendas and global eradication campaigns.
But what if fundamental research on what exactly these ‘pathogens’ are, how they infect us, has not yet even been performed? What if much of what is assumed and believed about the danger of microbes, particularly viruses, has completely been undermined in light of radical new discoveries in microbiology?
Some of our readers already know that in my previous writings I discuss why the “germs as our enemies” concept has been decimated by the relatively recent discovery of the microbiome. For in depth background on this topic, read my previous article, “How The Microbiome Destroyed the Ego, Vaccine Policy, and Patriarchy.” You can also read Profound Implications of the Virome for Human Health and Autoimmunity, to get a better understanding of how viruses are actually beneficial to mammalian health.
In this article I will take a less philosophical approach, and focus on influenza as a more concrete example of the Copernican-level paradigm shift in biomedicine and life sciences we are all presently fully immersed within, even if the medical establishment has yet to acknowledge it. (a topic I cover extensively in my upcoming book REGENERATE: Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience through the New Biology).
Deadly Flu Viruses: Vaccinate or Die?
The hyperbolic manner in which health policymakers and mainstream media pundits talk about it today, flu virus is an inexorably lethal force, against which all citizens, of all ages 6 months or older, need the annual influenza vaccine to protect themselves against, lest they face deadly consequences. Worse, those who hold religious or philosophical objections, or who otherwise conscientiously object to vaccinating, are being characterized as doing harm to others by denying them herd immunity (a concept that has been completely debunked by a careful study of the evidence, or lack thereof). For instance, in the interview below Bill Gates tells Sanjay Gupta that he thinks non-vaccinators “kill children”:
When we start to look at viruses through the lens of their overlap with exosomes, which as carriers of RNAs are essential for regulating the expression of the vast majority of the human genome, we start to understand how their function could be considered neutral as “information carriers,” if not beneficial. Both exosomes and viruses may actually be responsible for inter-species or cross-kingdom communication and regulation within the biosphere, given the way they are able to facilitate and mediate horizontal information transfer between organisms. Even eating a piece of fruit containing these exosomes can alter the expression of vitally important genes within our body.
Exosomes
In light of this post-Germ Theory perspective, viruses could be described as pieces of information in search of chromosomes; not inherently “bad,” but, in fact, essential for mediating the genotype/phenotype relationship within organisms, who must adapt to ever-shifting environmental conditions in real-time in order to survive; something the glacial pace of genetic changes within the primary nucleotide sequences of our DNA cannot do (for instance, it may take ~ 100,000 years for a protein-coding gene sequence to change versus seconds for a protein-coding gene’s expression to be altered via modulation via viral or exosomal RNAs).
This does not mean they are “all good”, either. Sometimes, given many conditions outside their control, their messages could present challenges or misinformation to the cells to which they are exposed, which could result in a “disease symptom.” These disease symptoms are often if not invariably attempts by the body to self-regulate and ultimately improve and heal itself.
In other words, the virion composition of viruses appears to be the byproduct of the cell’s normal exosome (also known as microvesicle) production machinery and trafficking, albeit being influenced by influenza DNA. And like exosomes, viruses may be a means of extracellular communication between cells, instead of simply a pathological disease entity. This could explain why an accumulating body of research on the role of the virome in human health indicates that so-called infectious agents, including viruses like measles, confer significant health benefits. [see: the Health Benefits of Measles and The Healing Power of Germs?].
Other researchers have come to similar discoveries about the relationship between exosomes and viruses, sometimes describing viral hijacking of exosome pathways as a “Trojan horse” hypothesis. HIV may provide such an example.
Concluding Remarks
The remarkably recent discovery of the host-dependent nature of the influenza virus’ virion composition is really just the tip of an intellectual iceberg that has yet to fully emerge into the light of day, but is already “sinking” ships; paradigm ships, if you will.
One such paradigm is that germs are enemy combatants, and that viruses serve no fundamental role in our health, and should be eradicated from the earth with drugs and vaccines, if possible.
This belief, however, is untenable. With the discovery of the indispensable role of the microbiome, and the subpopulation of viruses within it — the virome — we have entered into an entirely new, ecologically-based view of the body and its environs that are fundamentally inseparable. Ironically, the only thing that influenza may be capable of killing is germ theory itself.
For an in-depth exploration of this, watch the lecture below on the virome. I promise, if you do so, you will no longer be able to uphold germ theory as a monolithic truth any longer. You may even start to understand how we might consider some viruses “our friends,” and why we may need viruses far more than they need us.
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prepareforchange--2020-03-08--Russia Just Told the World, “No.”

Russia Just Told the World, “No.”

There is real power in the word “ No.
” In fact , I ’ d argue that it is the single most powerful word in any language .
In the midst of the worst market meltdown in a dozen years which has at its source problems within global dollar-funding markets , Russia found itself in the position to exercise the Power of No .
Multiple overlapping crises are happening worldwide right now and they all interlock into a fabric of chaos .
Between political instability in Europe , presidential primary shenanigans in the U.S. , coronavirus creating mass hysteria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syria , the eastern Mediterranean and Libya , markets are finally calling the bluff of central bankers who have been propping up asset prices for years .
But , at its core , the current crisis stems from the simple truth that those prices around the world are vastly overvalued .
Western government and central bank policies have used the power of the dollar to push the world to this state .
And that state is , at best , meta-stable .
But when this number of shits get this freaking real , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And all it took to push a correction into a full-scale panic was the Russians saying , “ No.
” The reality has been evident in the commodity markets for months .
Copper and other industrial metals have all been in slumps while equity markets zoomed higher .
But it was oil that was the most confounding of all .
Most of 2019 we saw oil prices behaving oddly as events occurred with regularity to push prices higher but ultimately see them fall .
Since peaking after the killing of Iranian General Qassem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade .
Down .
Our inept leaders are trying to blame coronavirus as the proximate cause for all of the market ’ s jitters .
But that masks the truth .
The problems have been there for months , pushed to the back burner by incessant Fed intervention in the dollar-funding markets .
The 2008 financial crisis was never dealt with , just papered over .
The repo crisis of last September never ended , it ’ s still there .
And it reappeared with ferocity this week as people sold dollars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the long end of the curve to absurd levels .
Credit markets are melting down .
Stock markets are the tail , credit markets are the dog .
And this dog was run over by a bus .
The Fed intervenes to keep short term interest rates from rising to preserve the fiction it is still in control .
The market wants higher rates for short-term access to dollars .
The Fed tried to help by cutting rates by 0.5 % but all that did was tell people the Fed was as scared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gold bounced back to it ’ s recent high near $ 1690 , only to be swatted down on the New York open this morning .
And into this mess OPEC tried to save itself by asking for a historic production cut .
OPEC needs this cut to remain relevant .
The cartel is dying .
It ’ s been dying for years , kept on life support by Russia ’ s willingness to trade favors to achieve other geostrategic goals .
I ’ ve said before that OPEC production cuts are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuts are not inflationary during crisis periods .
But finally Russia said No .
And they didn ’ t equivocate .
They told everyone they are prepared for lower oil prices .
The panic was palpable in the reporting on the meeting .
There comes a point where negotiating with your adversaries ends , where someone finally says , “ Enough.
” Russia has been attacked mercilessly by the West for the crime of being Russia .
And I ’ ve documented nearly every twist and turn of how they have skillfully buttressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get maximum return to reverse the tables on their tormentors .
And , to me , this was that perfect moment for them to finally say “ No , ” to get maximum effect .
When dealing with a more-powerful enemy you have to target where they are most vulnerable to inflict the most damage .
For the West that place is in the financial markets .
Remember , the first basic fact of economics .
Prices are set at the margin .
The only price that matters is the last one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the next unit of that good , in this case a barrel of oil , up for sale .
In a world of cartelized markets the world over , where prices are set by external actors , it is easy to forget that in the real economy ( regardless of your political persuasion ) the world is an auction and everything is up for bid .
So , the most important geostrategic question is , “ Who produces the marginal barrel of oil ?
” For more than three years now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Energy Dominance in a Quixotic quest for the U.S. to become that supplier .
Trillions of dollars have been spent on building up domestic production to their current , unsustainable levels .
This policy pre-dates Trump , certainly , but he has been its most ardent pursuer of it , sanctioning and embargoing everyone he can to keep them off the bid .
What he could never do , however , was push Russia off that bid .
The reason U.S. production rates are unsustainable is because their costs are higher per barrel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other prices are deflating .
Simple , straightforward economics .
If they were , on balance , profitable then the industry as a whole would not have burned through a few hundred billion in free cash flow over the past decade .
That ’ s where the Russians ’ power comes from .
Russia is one of the lowest cost producers in the world .
Even after paying their taxes to the government their costs are far lower , close to $ 20 per barrel break-even point , than anyone else in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When you don ’ t owe anyone anything you are free to tell them , “ No.
” Sure , the Saudis produce at similar cash costs to the Russians but once you factor in its budgetary needs , the numbers aren ’ t even close as they need something closer to $ 85 per barrel .
They can ’ t tell their people , “ No , ” you have to do without .
Because the populace will revolt .
Russia can ride out , if not thrive , in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruble floats to absorb price shocks in dollars .
• A majority of their oil is now sold in non-dollar currencies – rubles , yuan , euros , etc .
– to lessen their exposure to capital outflows • the major oil firms have little dollar-denominated debt • its primary governmental budget ebbs and flows with oil prices .
All of this adds up to Russia holding the whip hand over the global market for oil .
The ability to say , “ No.
” And they will have it for years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can and do produce the marginal barrel of oil .
That is why oil prices plunged as much as 10 % into today ’ s close on the news they would not cut production .
There is a cascade lurking beneath this market .
There is a lot of bank and pension fund exposure in the U.S. to what is now soon-to-be non-performing fracking debt .
Liquidations will begin in earnest later this year .
But the market is handicapping this now .
I can not overstate how important and far-reaching this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t make a deal here they can break OPEC .
If they do make a deal it will come with strings that ensure pressure is lifted in other areas of stress for them .
The knock-on effects of oil plunging from $ 70 per barrel to $ 45 over two months will be felt for months , if not years .
And it is no shock to me that Russia held their water here .
If they didn ’ t , I would have been surprised .
This was Putin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s tormentors and inflict real pain for their unscrupulous behavior in places like Iran , Iraq , Syria , Ukraine , Yemen , Venezuela and Afghanistan .
He is now in a position to extract maximum concessions from the U.S. and the OPEC nations who are supporting U.S. belligerence against Russia ’ s allies in China , Iran and Syria .
We saw the beginnings of this in his dealings with Turkish President Erdogan in Moscow , extracting a ceasefire agreement that was nothing short of a Turkish surrender .
Erdogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stupidity and Russia said , “ No.
” This condition of producing the marginal barrel of oil in a deflationary world places Russia in the driver ’ s seat to drive U.S. foreign policy behavior in an election year .
Talk about meddling in our elections !
The Achilles ’ heel of the U.S. empire is the debt .
The dollar has been its greatest weapon and it is still king .
And it is a weapon with a great deal of power but wielded only against the U.S. ’ s allies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calm down in a few days .
The panic will subside .
But it will come back soon enough in a more virulent form .
Today is a replay of 2007-08 but this time Russia is far better prepared to fight back .
And when that happens , I suspect it won ’ t be the Saudis or the Turks that come running to Russia to save them , but the U.S. and Europe .
At which point , I have to wonder if Putin will channel his inner Rorschach .
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There is real power in the word “No.”
By Tom Luongo,
In fact, I’d argue that it is the single most powerful word in any language.
In the midst of the worst market meltdown in a dozen years which has at its source problems within global dollar-funding markets, Russia found itself in the position to exercise the Power of No.
Multiple overlapping crises are happening worldwide right now and they all interlock into a fabric of chaos.
Between political instability in Europe, presidential primary shenanigans in the U.S., coronavirus creating mass hysteria and Turkey’s military adventurism in Syria, the eastern Mediterranean and Libya, markets are finally calling the bluff of central bankers who have been propping up asset prices for years.
But, at its core, the current crisis stems from the simple truth that those prices around the world are vastly overvalued.
Western government and central bank policies have used the power of the dollar to push the world to this state.
And that state is, at best, meta-stable.
But when this number of shits get this freaking real, well… meeting the fan was inevitable.
And all it took to push a correction into a full-scale panic was the Russians saying, “No.”
The reality has been evident in the commodity markets for months. Copper and other industrial metals have all been in slumps while equity markets zoomed higher.
But it was oil that was the most confounding of all.
Most of 2019 we saw oil prices behaving oddly as events occurred with regularity to push prices higher but ultimately see them fall.
Since peaking after the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani oil prices have been a one-way trade. Down.
Our inept leaders are trying to blame coronavirus as the proximate cause for all of the market’s jitters.
But that masks the truth. The problems have been there for months, pushed to the back burner by incessant Fed intervention in the dollar-funding markets.
The 2008 financial crisis was never dealt with, just papered over.
The repo crisis of last September never ended, it’s still there.
And it reappeared with ferocity this week as people sold dollars and bought U.S. treasuries pushing U.S. yields on the long end of the curve to absurd levels.
Credit markets are melting down. Stock markets are the tail, credit markets are the dog. And this dog was run over by a bus.
The Fed intervenes to keep short term interest rates from rising to preserve the fiction it is still in control.
The market wants higher rates for short-term access to dollars.
The Fed tried to help by cutting rates by 0.5% but all that did was tell people the Fed was as scared as they were. The selling resumed and gold bounced back to it’s recent high near $1690, only to be swatted down on the New York open this morning.
That didn’t work either.
OOPS!
And into this mess OPEC tried to save itself by asking for a historic production cut.
OPEC needs this cut to remain relevant. The cartel is dying. It’s been dying for years, kept on life support by Russia’s willingness to trade favors to achieve other geostrategic goals.
I’ve said before that OPEC production cuts are not bullish for oil just like rate cuts are not inflationary during crisis periods.
But finally Russia said No. And they didn’t equivocate. They told everyone they are prepared for lower oil prices.
The panic was palpable in the reporting on the meeting.
“Regarding cuts in production, given today’s decision, from April 1, no one — neither OPEC countries nor OPEC+ countries — are obliged to lower production,” he told reporters after the meeting. OPEC’s Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said the meeting had been adjourned, although consultations would continue. “At the end of the day, it was the general, painful decision of the joint conference to adjourn the meeting,” he told reporters. Earlier, Oanda analyst Edward Moya had suggested that a failure to reach an agreement could spell the end of OPEC+. “No-deal OPEC+ means the three-year experiment is over. OPEC+ is dead. The Saudis are all-in on stabling oil prices and they may need to do something extraordinary,” he said.
There comes a point where negotiating with your adversaries ends, where someone finally says, “Enough.” Russia has been attacked mercilessly by the West for the crime of being Russia.
And I’ve documented nearly every twist and turn of how they have skillfully buttressed their position waiting for the right moment to get maximum return to reverse the tables on their tormentors.
And, to me, this was that perfect moment for them to finally say “No,” to get maximum effect.
When dealing with a more-powerful enemy you have to target where they are most vulnerable to inflict the most damage.
For the West that place is in the financial markets.
Remember, the first basic fact of economics. Prices are set at the margin. The only price that matters is the last one recorded.
That price sets the cost for the next unit of that good, in this case a barrel of oil, up for sale.
In a world of cartelized markets the world over, where prices are set by external actors, it is easy to forget that in the real economy (regardless of your political persuasion) the world is an auction and everything is up for bid.
High bid wins.
So, the most important geostrategic question is, “Who produces the marginal barrel of oil?”
For more than three years now, President Trump has supported his policy of Energy Dominance in a Quixotic quest for the U.S. to become that supplier. Trillions of dollars have been spent on building up domestic production to their current, unsustainable levels.
This policy pre-dates Trump, certainly, but he has been its most ardent pursuer of it, sanctioning and embargoing everyone he can to keep them off the bid.
What he could never do, however, was push Russia off that bid.
The reason U.S. production rates are unsustainable is because their costs are higher per barrel than the marginal price especially when all other prices are deflating. Simple, straightforward economics.
If they were, on balance, profitable then the industry as a whole would not have burned through a few hundred billion in free cash flow over the past decade.
That’s where the Russians’ power comes from. Russia is one of the lowest cost producers in the world. Even after paying their taxes to the government their costs are far lower, close to $20 per barrel break-even point, than anyone else in the world when one factors in external costs.
When you don’t owe anyone anything you are free to tell them, “No.”
Sure, the Saudis produce at similar cash costs to the Russians but once you factor in its budgetary needs, the numbers aren’t even close as they need something closer to $85 per barrel.
They can’t tell their people, “No,” you have to do without. Because the populace will revolt.
Russia can ride out, if not thrive, in this low price regime because :
the ruble floats to absorb price shocks in dollars. A majority of their oil is now sold in non-dollar currencies – rubles, yuan, euros, etc. – to lessen their exposure to capital outflows the major oil firms have little dollar-denominated debt low extraction costs. its primary governmental budget ebbs and flows with oil prices.
All of this adds up to Russia holding the whip hand over the global market for oil.
The ability to say, “No.”
And they will have it for years to come as U.S. production implodes. Because they can and do produce the marginal barrel of oil.
That is why oil prices plunged as much as 10% into today’s close on the news they would not cut production.
There is a cascade lurking beneath this market. There is a lot of bank and pension fund exposure in the U.S. to what is now soon-to-be non-performing fracking debt.
Liquidations will begin in earnest later this year.
But the market is handicapping this now.
I cannot overstate how important and far-reaching this move by Russia is. If they don’t make a deal here they can break OPEC. If they do make a deal it will come with strings that ensure pressure is lifted in other areas of stress for them.
The knock-on effects of oil plunging from $70 per barrel to $45 over two months will be felt for months, if not years.
And it is no shock to me that Russia held their water here. If they didn’t, I would have been surprised.
This was Putin’s opportunity to finally strike back at Russia’s tormentors and inflict real pain for their unscrupulous behavior in places like Iran, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, Venezuela and Afghanistan.
He is now in a position to extract maximum concessions from the U.S. and the OPEC nations who are supporting U.S. belligerence against Russia’s allies in China, Iran and Syria.
We saw the beginnings of this in his dealings with Turkish President Erdogan in Moscow, extracting a ceasefire agreement that was nothing short of a Turkish surrender.
Erdogan asked to be saved from his own stupidity and Russia said, “No.”
This condition of producing the marginal barrel of oil in a deflationary world places Russia in the driver’s seat to drive U.S. foreign policy behavior in an election year.
Talk about meddling in our elections!
The Achilles’ heel of the U.S. empire is the debt. The dollar has been its greatest weapon and it is still king. And it is a weapon with a great deal of power but wielded only against the U.S.’s allies, not Russia.
Markets will adjust and calm down in a few days. The panic will subside. But it will come back soon enough in a more virulent form. Today is a replay of 2007-08 but this time Russia is far better prepared to fight back.
And when that happens, I suspect it won’t be the Saudis or the Turks that come running to Russia to save them, but the U.S. and Europe.
At which point, I have to wonder if Putin will channel his inner Rorschach.
Source: https://tomluongo.me
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