Thursday, 28 December 2017

Health Benefits of Blue Green Algae

MTJ December 28, 2017 HEALTH TIPS , 0 Comments

Organic blue-green algae is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Two varieties, spirulina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, are the most consumed forms of blue green algae; which has superfood status due to high concentrations of proteins, vitamins and nutrients.
How is Blue-Green Algae Cultivated?
Most blue-green algae products contain Aphanizomenon flos-aquae harvested from Upper Klamath Lake in southern Oregon. Harvesting is done during the summertime, June to November. The algae is filtered to preserve the most vibrant blooms and then further purified by centrifugation. The AFA is then chilled and sold frozen or dried at low temperatures and sold as a powder.

Natural Compounds in Organic Blue-Green Algae

Blue-green algae is 70% vegetable protein and has higher levels of beta-carotene than broccoli. The one-two punch potency of blue-green algae is that it contains a high concentration of nutrients- over 65 vitamins, minerals and enzymes and the complete spectrum of eight essential amino acids and ten nonessential amino acids… and they are all easily absorbed by the body. In fact up to 97% of the beneficial vitamins, minerals and enzymes found in blue-green algae are easily absorbed (some supplements are as low as 5-25% absorbable). AFA also contains the most biologically active chlorophyll of any known food.

Antioxidant Activity of Blue-Green Algae

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is rich in compounds that provide antioxidants. A measurement called the “oxygen radical absorbance capacity” (ORAC) is used to determine free radical scavenging capacity of foods and other substances purported to contain antioxidants. Italy’s University of Urbino Carlo Bo applied the ORAC method to edible AFA. The outcome was positive in favor of researchers supporting the use of AFA as a dietary antioxidant supplement to relieve oxidative stress.
The University of Urbino Carlo B conducted another study designed to evaluate the ability of AFA to provide defense against oxidative damage to normal human red blood cells and plasma. Results suggested AFA lowered oxidative damage in both. Furthermore, AFA delayed the depletion of enzymes that are beneficial to the body.
A Japanese study found that a product containing blue-green algae from lake Klamath exhibited considerable antioxidant activity and was an effective adaptogenic; that is, a substance that helps the body adapt to protect against stressors.

Blue-Green Algae and B12

There is some controversy over whether or not AFA is an effective source of vitamin B12. Many natural sources of vitamin B12 have been shown to be biologically inadequate. However, preliminary research conducted by Italy’s Department of Neurorehabilitation at Villa Salus Hospital evaluated the vitamin B12 levels of 15 vegan subjects who had supplemented with an algae product from Lake Klamath and found their B12 levels increased over a control group. Although not absolutely conclusive, researchers believed the preliminary research supported the argument that AFA is a reliable source of vitamin B12.

Blue-Green Algae and Stem Cells

In adults, stem cells have the function of repairing damaged cells. Unfortunately, as we age, stem cells have a reduced restorative ability and are more vulnerable to oxidative stress. This results in the body being less able to repair itself. Based on previous studies that showed blue-green algae can modulate immune function in animals, the Department of Neurosurgery at USF investigated the effects of AFA on cultured human stem cells. Researchers noted that preliminary results suggested an ethanol extract of AFA may promote human stem cell proliferation.

Potential Concerns about Blue Green Algae

Although blue-green algae is commonly consumed in the United States, Canada, and Europe, some concern has been voiced about the potential for presence of microcystin, a toxic byproduct of blue-green algae. In response, the Oregon Health Division and the Oregon Department of Agriculture have established regulatory limits on microcystin content in BGA products. ^[⁷^] As with most products, if you’re pregnant or nursing, it’s a good idea to first consult your health care provider before supplementing with blue-green algae.
You should only consume AFA and spirulina from trusted and reputable suppliers. I recommend E3Live, which is harvested from Lake Klamath. E3 is a stand-up company I trust because of their solid ethical foundation and practices. If you choose to supplement with blue-green algae, you won’t be disappointed in the quality of their product.

AFA Super Blue-Green Algae
Primordial Food from Klamath Lake, Oregon.

History, Facts and Legends

Klamath Lake blue green algae is a form of microalgae phytoplankton that differs from spirulina in that it prefers fresh water as opposed to brackish salty water. At least forty thousand species of microalgae phytoplankton have been identified, not only including blue green algae, but also ocean dwelling marine phytoplankton species, seaweeds, freshwater pond algae and mosses of many colors.

Microalgae phytoplankton forms the basis of the food chain. Fossil evidence indicates they were very likely the first organisms to populate the Earth and are still here eons later. Some scientists believe microalgae have been on Earth for approximately 2.8 billion years.

Microalgae are responsible for an estimated 80 to 90 percent of the planet’s overall food supply and oxygen supply. Microalgae obtain their overall energy through the process of photosynthesis. It is through algae photosynthesis that the earth’s early atmosphere was converted into its present oxygen-rich state. It seems clear that algae have been the primary developers of the Earth’s atmosphere since life appeared on Earth.
Blue green algae (of the Cyanophyta family) are extremely hardy survivors and can adapt to a wide range of light, heat, carbon dioxide levels, oxygen levels and unique aqueous physical environments. Blue green algae are the richest sources of chlorophyll found in nature. They photosynthesize better than any other plant on Earth.

Blue-green algae are similar in structure to a soft bacteria with chlorophyll, phycocyanin and other pigments. Like bacteria, blue green algae are prokaryotes because they lack a membrane-bound nucleus. The genetic information in blue-green algae (DNA and RNA) is easily absorbed by our intestinal flora (friendly bacteria that live in our digestive system). This helps our intestinal bacteria and consequently our bodies digest and connect with the eons-old information contained within blue-green algae, allowing us to improve our immune system and to better adapt to changing conditions in our environment.

Benefits

Aphanizomenon flos-aqua (AFA) blue-green algae are made primarily of soft proteins and polysaccharides that are easily digested by our intestinal bacteria that in turn then food our blood and cells. This “softness” makes AFA one of the most digestible and utilizable protein foods in all of nature. This “soft” characteristic is unusual for plant cells, but is common for animal cells; this is a reason why blue-green algae are often considered 25 percent animal.

AFA is loaded with chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps build our blood due to the presence of the pyrol ring in chlorophyll, which is identical o the pyrol ring found in hemoglobin. Chlorophyll helps fight leukemia as well as certain forms of skin and liver cancer. Additionally, chlorophyll helps to deodorize the bowels

AFA contains an extraordinarily concentration of the blue-pigment phycocyanin which helps preload the immune system by stimulating the production of more stem cells from the bone marrow. Stem cells are the basic form of all cells and can be transformed into any cell (including T-cells, NK cells, macrophages and other immune system cell artillery).

AFA is known to contain an exceptional forty major and trace minerals, picked up from the constant stirring of nearly thirty feet of mineral sediment at the bottom of Klamath Lake. Minerals are the atomic matrix of our bodies and are necessary to build every tissue including our bones, teeth, skin, hair, nails, internal organs, muscular system, immune system and nervous system.

Generally, the more domesticated our food is, the more mineral deficient it becomes. Weston Price’s work in Nutrition and Physical Degeneration demonstrated that the more one adopts a “civilized” diet, the more quickly mineral deficiency symptoms appear. Mineral deficiencies have been associated with every degenerative and chronic condition known to humankind. The key solution to mineral deficiencies appears to be including wild foods in our diet. AFA is a wild food.

AFA is an excellent source of B vitamins including appreciable amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. In general, B vitamins fight stress by helping to more efficiently convert polysaccharides and other carbohydrates into glucose for immediately available energy, endurance and stamina.

The vitamin B12 found in AFA may or may not be usable by the human body. Dr. Gabriel Cousens’ clinical research indicates that the vitamin B12 in AFA does not increase serum B12 levels in human blood, indicating that the B12 in AFA is unavailable. AFA is also an important source of vitamin C. AFA contains omega-3 fatty acids, including the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexonoic acid (DHA). AFA also contains the phospholipid choline. This makes AFA a brain and nervous system supporting food.

PROTEIN & AFA algae is a complete protein source containing approximately 60 percent protein. Eighteen amino acids (protein building blocks) are present in AFA algae. The protein and amino acids in AFA is in highly assimilable glycoprotein and amino acid peptide forms instead of the lipoprotein form found in animal products such as beef and chicken (which are usually cooked into even more difficult-to-digest forms of protein). Therefore, it takes less energy to digest and utilize algae protein. Additionally, neurotransmitters for brain health can be produced from AFA protein more easily and swiftly due to its ease of digestibility.

Protein is used to construct, maintain and repair every tissue in our bodies from our bones, teeth, muscles, nerves, glands, heart, blood, liver, skin, hair and everything in between. A lack of protein is mostly associated with muscular weakness slow healing and brain chemistry imbalances. An excess of animal protein is associated with heart disease, kidney disease, cancer and colon cancer. It is becoming more and more clear that plant-based, complete protein sources are of critical importance for the future – this is exactly what superfoods provide and this is exactly what AFA algae provides.

Some of the free amino acid peptides found in AFA may be responsible for helping to detoxify our bodies of heavy metals. Dr. Gillian McKeith reports in her booklet Miracle Superfood: Wild Blue-Green Algae that in her clinical experience AFA algae has been effective in chelating (removing) dangerous, toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury. She recommends consuming 0.21 to 0.35 ounces to AFA blue-green algae daily for severe cases of heavy-metal toxicity.

PHYCOCYANIN

The antioxidant phycocyanin is a pigment that provides the intense blue colour in blue-green algae. Phycocyanin can constitute up to 15 percent of the dry weight of a blue-green algae harvest; this is approximately twice the concentration of the phycocyanin found in spirulina. The rare, blue-coloured phycocyanin helps inhibit the growth of certain cancer colonies, reduces inflammation of the colitis, fights chronic inflammation, supports the liver, protects against free-radical damage, improves the production of neurotransmitters, and aids production of rejuvenating stem cells.

Phycocyanin operates with our own internal pigment bilirubin to keep the liver functioning at optimal levels
Phycocyanin helps with the formation of neurotransmitters by acting to assist in the attachment of one amino acid to another
Phycocyanin has been shown to inhibit the enzymes cyclooxygenase (COX-2) and lipoxygenase. COX-2 and lipoxygenase are enzymes associated with the production of inflammatory compounds. When COX-2 and lipoxygenase are inhibited naturally with phycocyanin, the inflammatory and pain-forming reactions in the body are slowed and/or stopped.

PHENYLETHYLAMINE (PEA).

Also found within AFA algae is a concentrated level of phenylethylamine (PEA), an adrenal and brain chemical naturally synthesized in our bodies from two amino acids: phenylalanine and tyrosine. PEA increases the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert. Elevated PEA levels occur when we are captivated by a good book, movie or project; this happens specifically during those moments when we are so focused that we lose all track of time, food and the outside world. PEA is noticeably abundant in the brains of happy people.
PEA has also been dubbed the “love chemical”. It helps to create feelings of attraction, excitement and euphoria. When we fall in love our PEA levels increase; we become peppy and full of optimism. The brain releases PEA when we are sexually aroused. PEA levels can peak during orgasm.

When the brain is flooded with PEA the neurotransmitter dopamine is then blocked from being deactivated and dopamine levels rise. Elevated dopamine levels are associated with increasing mental concentration and a positive attitude.
PEA also increases the effectiveness of another neurotransmitter, norepinephrine, which increases feelings of joy.

In one experiment, investigators found that aerobic exercise can elevate the body’s levels of PEA. PEA is part of the endorphin-induced “runner’s high” that enhances energy mood and attention. When researches had twenty healthy young men run on a treadmill for 30 minutes, they found that the average concentration of PEA in the participants’ urine increased by 77 percent. In addition, the research indicated that patients suffering from depression and bipolar disorder had lower than normal levels of PEA in their urine.

PEA is found premade and in a great natural abundance in two foods that we know: cacao and blue-green algae (especially in blue phycocyanin). Those two foods can significantly elevate the presence of PEA in our brain.

AFA and cacao keep our PEA levels high, no matter what is happening in our life. Blue-green algae works synergistically with cacao in creating a strong ability to focus and pay attention even if we suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). One study looking at blue-green algae as a brain food followed 109 students who were fed blue-green algae. The study concluded that the children had a significant improvement in the ability to focus, follow directions and concentrate. In additional the children experienced a reduction in argumentative, demanding and combative behavior, fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, an improvement in social skills and fewer signs of emotional and behavioral withdrawal.

Drapeau references a study in Primordial Food that indicates oral doses of PEA at the rate of 10 mg per day decreased symptoms of depression in 60 percent of the patients tested. In addition, PEA did not cause the patients to gain weight, as most people do with antidepressants; instead, they actually lost weight. AFA contains approximately 2 mg per gram of PEA. AFA concentrates are now available that contain 10mg of PEA per gram. PEA has no side effects; chemical dependency issues and tolerance limits over time (ie, doses may stay the same over long periods) are not a concern.
PEA appears to be the primary active ingredient that inhibits appetite and helps people to lose weight when they consume AFA blue-green algae. In a double-blind crossover study involving human patients, supplementing the diets of obese outpatients with 2.8 grams of blue-green algae three times daily over a four week period resulted in a statistically significant reduction of body weight.

IRON

AFA algae is exceptionally rich in bioavailable iron. When one switches to a vegetarian diet, the iron normally acquired from blood sources (meat) must be drawn from plants, which may be challenging to some individuals. This is where AFA algae can help. AFA is an exceptional source of iron, which works with AFA’s manganese, copper, B vitamins and vitamin C to fight anemia especially in vegetarians who are adapting to non-blood (nonheme) iron sources in plants.

DNA and RNA

DNA and RNA are raw genetic material we call nucleic acids. AFA algae contains approximately 4% DNA and RNA. These nucleotides have antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Raw DNA and RNA from AFA algae can be stripped out of the algae by our digestive system and used to assemble new, genetically healthy cells as well as to rejuvenate damaged cells and tissues.

DIGESTIVE WELLNESS

There are thousands of enzymes present in living and/or low temperature dried AFA algae. These enzymes help to assist our “enzyme cascade” which begins in digestion, continues through the assimilation of nutrients and ends in metabolism. The more enzymes we have in our diet, the easier time the body has with digestion and metabolism. Raw algae, honey and grasses (e.g. wheatgrass juice) are some of the richest sources of enzymes.

BETA-CAROTENE

AFA algae is extraordinarily rich in carotenoids such as beta-carotene. Research continues to demonstrate that the greater the beta-carotene content of one’s diet, the longer one lives. Research science has shown that beta-carotene activates the thymus glad and the immune system. Dr. Charles Simone, author of Cancer and Nutrition describes that beta-carotene blocks the process whereby healthy cells turn into cancerous cells.

Beta-carotene is one of the safest food nutrients and is nontoxic, even in megadoses. If one’s skin begins to turn orange from an extremely high intake of beta-carotene, this is still safe and is not a cause for alarm. It simply indicates that one lacks a liver enzyme that breaks down certain carotene pigments. Some people have this liver enzyme and some people do not have it. If one slows or stops a high intake of carotene, the orange skin color will eventually return to normal.

FORTIFYING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.

In Primordial Food, Drapeau cites research performed by a tem of scientists affiliated with the University of Illinois. The team was composed of one board-certified forensic examiner and microbiologist, one surgeon, and three physicians. More than two hundred cases were reviewed in this study. The study concluded that AFA appears to be effective in treating various viral conditions, chronic fatigue, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), depression, inflammatory diseases and fibromyalgia. The study suggests that AFA acts on the immune and nervous systems and prevents inflammation.

Studies done on AFA have demonstrated that it stimulates the migration of stem cells from the bone marrow into the blood and brain (mainly due to the actions of the blue pigment phycocyanin), stimulates white blood cells, and inhibits COX-2 activity, preventing inflammation and improving nervous-system health, as well as one’s overall mood.
Drapeau also cites research indicating that AFA, when consumed daily for several weeks, helps move natural killer (NK) cells out of the blood and into the tissues to patrol for and destroy damaged and diseased cells. Although green tea and ginkgo biloba leaf impove the activity of NK cells, no other substance has been found that stimulates this patrolling work.

Researches have discovered that a blue-green algae protein reduces the ability of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) AND Ebola virus. The antiviral protein, known as cyanovirin-N (CV-N) can extend the survival time of the Ebola-infected mice. There is currently no treatment for Ebola infection, which causes severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever. “CV-N is extremely effective against a broad range of HIV strains” said Barry O’Keefe, PhD of NCI’s Centre for Cancer Research, one of the authors of the study. “CV-N is the first molecule known to inhibit Ebola infection by interfering with the virus’ ability to enter cells”.
CV-N inhibits HIV and Ebola infection by binding to the outside of the virus and physically blocking it from entering healthy cells. The protein attaches to a particular sugar molecule on the virus surface.

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

AFA contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexanoic acid (DHA). Nearly 50% of the fat (oil) content of AFA is composed of these omega-3 essential fatty acids.

In general, most diets worldwide are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and excessive in omega-6 fatty acids and rancid trans-fatty acids. An excess of omega-6 fatty acids and trans-fats leads to an inflammatory response in the body, which eventually develops into a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease, immunity challenges, neurological problems and skin disorders.
Omehs-3 fatty acids such as ALA and DHA support immunity by helping to attract immune cells to the sites of injury, chronic pain and cellular damage while calming the inflammatory response.

Humans manufacture only small amounts of DHA internally through the consumption of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in hempseed, chia, flax, as well as other seeds. This amount of DHA is usually not enough to meet the demands of our nervous system, especially in a high-stress environment.

Traditionally, DHA was acquired directly from eating seafood and fish. With the onset of more seafood allergies and the problems of mercury and PCBs polluting fish, safer forms of DHA have been discovered in other foods. AFA is one of those foods.

DHA is a critical essential fatty acid used in the production and maintenance of healthy eyesight (retina), brain and nervous system tissue, cardiovascular “slipperiness” and sperm, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA make our cardiovascular system too slippery for calcium-forming nanobacteria (microscopic barnacles) to attach and begin to calcify the arties causing arteriosclerosis.
A deficiency of DHA has been correlated to ADD symptoms, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, depression, low brain serotonin levels, neuroses, postpartum depression, and skin disorders.

The therapeutic consumption of omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to improve one’s mood and cardiovascular condition. The consumption of omega-3 also inhibits the formation of breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancer.

AFA IS NON TOXIC

During seasonal algal blooms in Klamath Lake, the pH of the water can reach eleven and the oxygen can drop below three parts per million, which can be deadly to fish in the immediate vicinity of the bloom. The death of the fish is not due to any toxins.

Reports that AFA contains toxic proteins have proven to be incorrect. Not only have hundreds of thousands, if not millions of individuals consumed AFA with relatively few cases of side effects, scientific research has indicated that AFA is clear of toxins and that the toxicity of other algae forms may be the source of the confusion.

Some scientists have suggested that AFA blue-green algae contains the amino-acid compound known as B-methylamino alanine (BMAA), and that this amino-acid compound could be linked to neurological problems. Subsequent test results indicated that AFA is devoid of the controversial amino-acid compound known as BMAA.

In Primordial Food, Drapeau reports “In Klamath Lake, nearly ten years of intense testing has failed to reveal the presence of any neurotoxins in its AFA. In 1998 the opinion among scientists was that AFA did not contain neurotoxins and that the original samples that had been identified as AFA were likely another species”. He goes on to cite a Wright State University study examining algae genetics that indicated the samples of algae believed to be toxic were not AFA but in fact belonged to the Anabaena genera.

As with any superfood or food, people’s metabolisms and body chemistry respond to some better than others.

10 ISSUES OF NATURE YOU CAN’T DO WITHOUT.

MTJ December 28, 2017 INFORMATION TIPS , 0 Comments

Lord Byron said “There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more”. Nature was designed and programmed to occur before the existence of humanity. There are possibly many principles governing life that we can’t alter, instead we accept them, appreciate them and endeavour to adapt to them. Lao Tzu mentioned that “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished”.

The earth is been controlled by natural phenomenon. The activities of folks are under the influence of nature. Natural is a friend when you acknowledge it, cherish it, move along with it and get acquainted with its lay down guides. Nature is the environment we live in. Nature is our life pattern. Nature is the person in us. Nature is our character in the scene.

Here are some significant natural issues as it is applicable to our daily activities and lifestyle.

10. EXERCISE

Exercise is major and natural means of staying fit and healthy. It plays a vital role in our pursuit to longer living. Every individual on planet earth is entitle to carry out exercise each week. The day we stop exercising, the day we bury our health. When you are healthy, you can start everything in life. Paul Coelho states “I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature”. If you can’t observe this principle of nature and make it part of you, there’s no room of making a better future. The journey to healthy lifestyle is the beginning of exercise.

Make it your friend, you’ll enjoy the future, you abstain from it, your life and well-being crumble without delay. A success man is that person who stays fit and healthy to enjoy his labour.

9. YOUR SELF

Your personality is what defines you. Your nature is the person in you. Joan D. Vinge says “We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance”. And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us”.

No individual has the power to live your life for you. You are specially made and possessed with vast structures that differentiate you from the others. Never compete with any one, you can’t beat them. Be that person that defines your existence. Be who you are, “be yourself”. Know your nature and adapt to it. Make it unique and you will excel.

Leo Howard said “Being confident is the key to life. Don't be afraid to be you! I'm super different from a lot of kids my age with style and personality, and I'm OK with it”. And if you are OK with it, everyone else will be, too. Just be yourself”. Flee from every false appearance as it pays to be You.

8. LEARN EVERY DAY.

Learn your way to success. Pele says “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do”. Learning should be your lifestyle. It should be your daily routine. You have to train your brain to be active. Learn not only by reading books. Learn from the mistakes that put you in a bad shape. Learn from the things you see around. Colin Powell mentioned in his quote that “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Martin Lawrence stated that “I'm most proud of the blessings that God has bestowed upon me, in my life. He's given me the vision to truly see that you can fall down, but you can still get back up. Hopefully I'll learn from my mistakes and have the opportunity to strengthen and improve the next thing I do”.

Learn from individuals. Each day that comes by, there’s a lesson to be learnt. Put yourself into daily training as no knowledge is a waste. Note; you stop existing the day you stop learning. Becoming the person you should be is by learning. Anthony J. D’Angelo mentioned that “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow”.

Show me a man who stops learning, and I will show you a man whose future is enveloped with darkness and failures. Learning gives you confident in the public. Learning makes you a star. Learning distinguishes you from your equals. Learning keeps you informed. Learning is a nature, subject yourself to it. Frank Lloyd said “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you”.

7. REST BEFORE YOU FADE

Carl Jung said “We shall probably get nearest to the truth if we think of the conscious and personal psyche as resting upon the broad basis of an inherited and universal psychic disposition which is as such unconscious, and that our personal psyche bears the same relation to the collective psyche as the individual to society”. Even God who created the universe including mankind rested after the creation. Humans were created in the image and likeness of God. If our creator can acknowledged this essential aspect of nature, then why can’t we recognize this fact? Rest is nature, you can’t cheat it. You must rest to work another day. Don’t push yourself beyond your body capabilities else you fade unknowing. Human body is designed to operate in certain duration each day. Study yourself to know your limit. The entire body system needs rest. You need to rest your mind. Your energy needs to function again.

Thich Nhat Hanh says “It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems”. No matter how interested your job could be, no matter the sweetness and success of your job, you need rest. You are a human and not a robot. Note, the job may continue when you fade away.

“Rest is nature, observe it”.

6. YU ARE YOUR ATTITUDE

Wade Boggs states “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results”. You are your attitude, meaning you are address by your attitude. Attitude becomes a stigma when it’s depraved, and a mirror when it’s good. Attitude is nature, you are made of it. Your attitude is your personality. Wade Boggs also mentioned that “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but how we react to what happens, not by what life brings us but the attitude we bring to life”. Attitude dwells in you from birth to the time of accountability. It can never be hidden, is like pregnancy. It takes you above men and it can bring you beneath your equals.

Every individual is endow with positive and negative attitude. Hans Selye says “Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one”. Nature defines your attitude by your actions. You are attitude, let people address and admire the beauty of it. You are your mirror, let people behold the light in it and imitate it. Nature gives you the best quality attitude, gaze deep down in you, bring it out, fine tune it, let it shine, and you shall stand among “mean men”. Oprah Winfrey “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude”.

5. EAT THE RIGHT FOOD.

Delia Smith states “Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed... I think food is, actually, very beautiful in itself”. Food is very essential to the well-being of the body. It can keep you going on well in life and it can drop you down if wrongly eating. Food is what brings out the beauty and structure in you. Healthy living is a source of right choice of food. “You are what you eat”. Without food, there’s no you. Yolanda Adams says “Good food is healthy food. Food is supposed to sustain you so you can live better, not so you can eat more. Some people eat to live, and some people live to eat”. Eat the right food to obtain the desire result.

Our environments are decorated with fruits and vegetables, apply them in your daily diet. If necessary, avoid the in-take of snacks as it does not add to your well-being, rather it keeps you in a bad shape. Herbert Hoover “I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care”.

Food is nature, eat the best of it. Man is a product of what he eats. A daily complete diet packed with vegetables will make your day bright. Your stomach is your life, feed it with the right choice of food. You can’t stop eating, but eat the right diet. Your diet is what your health tells you. Your health should be your daily concern, hence, it is your only means of becoming wealthy. Eat the right food!

4. YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Herbert Hoover says “I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care”. Relationship is what you can’t kick out of the journey to success. God established relationship for a common purpose. Relationship is nature, you can’t survive without it. Your affairs with folks matters so much. You can attain your success point by the means you relate with individuals. In the other hand, success point can’t be seen by the means of your relationship with others. Now, the question is; how do you relate with people? You need to function effectively with people each day. Note, relationship is as old as the creation. God honours it.

Examine carefully your relationship with people around, because that could be your link to a greater future.

3. DON’T WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE’S SAYING

The mouth was giving and designed for talking. It is natural that people must always talk about you. It is normal that your name keeps sounding from people’s mouth. Bryant Mcoill said “You would think that the more successful you are, the more people would be excited for you. It is very sad when you learn people just become jealous. Even worse; some people secretly hope you will fail. If you have someone who is truly happy for your success – treat them like gold”. There’s nothing you can do to stop a natural occurrence. “You are dead the moment nobody talks about you”.

Relevant folks are persons whose names keeps spreading the globe. You don’t need to be worried, you must be talked about. Nature must take its place in your life. Daniel G. Amen, MD states “People who run their own lives have a strong tendency to blame other people when things go wrong”. You are the vestige of your thoughts. See beyond what others says. Steve Maraboli says “I have fed mouths that have talked shit about me. I’ve wiped tears off the faces of people who have caused mine. I have picked up people who have tried to knock me down. I have been there for people who have not been there for me. But I will NOT lose myself in the hatred of others. Life isn’t easy, but even through all the bullshit… I will still be here, being me”. Forget people’s thoughts and sayings, you are what you say.

2. VALUE

Albert Einstein says “try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value”. Build a value. It is your worth in the society. It gives you confident. Every individual must possess it. You should endeavour to be significant to yourself and any position you occupy. Myles Munroe Said “The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how you live, you are important because of how effective you live”. Extraneous folks does not matter in the society. You are somebody by how much you worth. Can you be bought so cheap? A cheap product can’t be placed equally with quality and highly rated one. Make a name for yourself.

Value is nature, build it and let the world see it. Ken Robinson says “Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value. It is a process; it’s not random”. You are known and respected by your value. No man wants to entangle with a worthless entity. Lewis Howes said “One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action”. Albert Einstein mentioned “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive”. It places you where you aim to be. Define your value, work it out, for you are value.

1. GRATITUDE

A man whose heart is built on gratitude will always dine with men of honour. Learn to be grateful. Say thank you for every day that comes by. William Arthur Ward mentioned that “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings”. Appreciate the impact of someone upon your life. Brian Tracy states “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step towards achieving something bigger and better than your current situation”. Gratitude is nature, it can’t be do away with. In every aspect of your life, learn to give gratitude. Shawn Michaels said “I live in a constant state of gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation for the second chance I was given, so anytime in any film, when that is given to someone, I always appreciate it”. Live a life of gratitude.

Monday, 18 December 2017

12 Easy Ways to Balance Your Body’s pH Levels

MTJ December 18, 2017 HEALTH TIPS , 0 Comments

Healthy pH Balance

The optimal range for humans is 7.30-7.45, so slightly acidic. Only there’s a problem. Our stomachs need acid to break down food, but acid helps bacteria, viruses, and fungi to reproduce. Most of us are not as alkaline as we should be.

Never fear. Here are 12 tried and true ways to balance your body’s pH levels so you can get (or remain) as healthy as possible. An alkaline diet promotes healthier sleep, gives cleaner burning energy to your body, and is fairly easy to follow.

12 Ways To Balance Your Body’s pH

Choose only organic, non-GMO foods. You’ll avoid pesticides, chemicals, and other contaminants that are acid producing.

Eat alkaline forming foods. Most fruits and veggies are. Avocados, strawberries, and almonds are my favorite, but every leafy green vegetable and every herb is on the list as well.

Eat less refined sugars, flours, and meats, including fowl. You should eat roughly 40-50 grams of protein a day. These acid-forming foods all contribute to an unhealthy pH balance.
Prepare meals intelligently. Combine alkaline foods with acidic foods in a meal together to create better balance and ensure neither throws the balance off.

Drink 1-2 glasses of apple cider vinegar and water daily. Mix 1-2 Tbsps of ACV with 8 oz of water.

Conversely, you can combine 2 Tbsps of lemon or lime juice with half a tsp of baking soda. After the foaming stops add 8-12 ounces of water and drink immediately.

You can also try 2 tsps of baking soda mixed with 8 oz of water daily. If you have hypertension or edema this may not be a good choice for you. Talk to your doctor first.

Eat potassium rich foods. Lemons, bananas, honey, sweet potatoes, or raw, natural yogurt.

Drink a glass of warm lemon water in the morning. Juice half a lemon and mix into an 8 oz glass of water to rid your body of excess acids and create an alkaline state. Drinking this first thing in the morning flushes your system and prepares you for the day. The reason it should be warm (and not cold or chilled) is to put the least amount of stress on your gut.
Mix 1-2 tsps of cream of tartar with 8 oz of water. This will help put your body in an alkaline-forming state. This is especially good to calm nausea, relieve a headache, or overcome shock.

Drink lots of water daily. This is the best way to ensure your system is “well oiled”. Drinking water helps move the waste to where it can be expunged. Drink 7-8 glasses a day.

Supplement with digestive enzymes. This will balance the pH levels and help your body overcome acidosis. The pancreas is largely responsible for digestive enzyme production, so if your pancreas isn’t working properly your natural enzyme level is not where it needs to be.

What’s for dinner?

What will you be eating tonight? Fish. Potatoes. Green salad with nuts and fruits. Fruit and natural yogurt for dessert. And you can start tomorrow off with a nice glass of warm lemon water.

Have a favorite alkaline recipe or more tips to be live a less acidic lifestyle? Share with us on Facebook! As always, thanks for stopping by and thanks for leading a healthy lifestyle. Your future – our future – depends on it.

Powerful Natural Cancer Cures and Alternative Treatments...

MTJ December 18, 2017 HEALTH TIPS , 0 Comments

Discover the natural cures for cancer and alternative treatments the highly profitable cancer industry doesn't want you to know about!

Ultimate Cancer Bombshell...

But here’s the most appalling of all statistics about conventional medical treatments for cancer…

Untreated cancer patients do not die any sooner than patients who receive chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. In fact, in many cases they actually live longer!

Dr. Hardin B. Jones, a 40 year cancer researcher and Professor of Medical Physics and Physiology at Berkley, California, did an exhaustive 25 year study on the lifespan of cancer patients and discovered this shocking truth.

What he found with breast cancer survival rates was particularly disturbing. He discovered that women who refused orthodox medical treatments actually lived four times longer than women who accepted these conventional treatments.

Dr Jones stated... “People who refused treatment lived for an average of 12 and a half years. Those who accepted other kinds of treatment lived on an average of only 3 years.”

It’s important to note here that there have been other researchers who have come to the same conclusions as Dr Jones, as a search of the Science Citation Index shows.

Dr. Maurice Fox, a biologist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also revealed from studies carried out at the Harvard School of Public Health, that (in regards to breast cancer)... “Those who refused medical procedures had a lower mortality rate than those who submitted!” 1

Successful Cure for Cancer Already Exists...

Now, do you want to know what the most ridiculously absurd part about all of this is?

Not only do orthodox treatments appear to be less effective than we have been led to believe, but the “cancer cure” the cancer industry is supposedly working so tirelessly to find, already exists.

That’s right, the miracle cure for cancer we have all been desperately waiting and hoping for has already been found. And astoundingly, it was discovered way back in 1932.

Over 80 years ago!

Yes I know, this sounds totally outrageous. But I’m about to prove it to you so get ready...

Nobel Prize Winner Discovers Powerful Cancer Cure

Dr Otto Warburg won the prestigious Nobel Prize in medicine back in 1931 for his ground-breaking discovery on cancer.

What he discovered was cancer cannot survive in an aerobic (oxygenated) environment. But it will survive and flourish very nicely in an anaerobic (acid) environment.

So what exactly does this mean?

Well, think about algae. It doesn’t survive out in the ocean where there's plenty of oxygen in the water. But wherever you find lots of stagnant water, you'll find algae growing and thriving.

So think of cancer as algae. If your body is stagnant (poorly oxygenated) cancer will grow and thrive. But if it stays oxygenated (alkaline), cancer is dead in the water!

The Importance of Your pH Level to Cure Cancer

So what is the body’s “perfect” oxygenated or alkaline level then?

Well, you’ve no doubt heard of the need to maintain the correct pH level for a swimming pool? (pH goes on a scale from zero to fourteen. Seven is neutral. Anything below seven is acidic and anything above seven is alkaline).

The human body also has a pH level. And it must be maintained above the neutral level (7.35-7.45 to be exact) at all times for optimum health. But here's the most amazing part. By keeping your pH above 7, the body then acts as a "cancer treatment" for itself and goes to work to break down and dispose of any cancerous tumors!

"Acidosis" is What Actually Causes Cancer

A pH level below 7 is definitely the worst possible outcome. This results in “Acidosis” of the body, which is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem (I would be willing to bet that the vast majority of the population would fall into the "acidosis" category).

So in this acidic environment, cancer will not just grow, it will flourish!

Listen to what renowned health expert and founder of The Optimum Health Clinic in London, Alex Howard, says about maintaining your correct pH level and why it's so important…

“Acidosis” refers to an acid pH. It is an imbalanced acidic condition of all bodily fluids. Almost all cellular functions in the body are sensitive to the pH of their fluids. If the pH falls too far to the acidic side the cells become poisoned in their own toxic wastes and will die. Your blood should have a pH of 7.35 – 7.45. Many studies show that people with a correct blood pH enjoy good health; whereas, people with a low, or acidic, pH are more likely to be ill. The slightest imbalance can cause serious illness and disease. Acidosis can result in rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and most cancers.

So how do you maintain your correct pH level then and stop cancer in its tracks?

More Incredibly Potent Natural Cures for Cancer...

There are more extremely powerful natural cancer cures and alternative treatments that the drug and cancer industry really don't want you to know about.

The truth is they actually hate people using any form of natural cures for cancer (or any alternative treatments for that matter) because "healing the body naturally" eats into their ridiculous and obscene profit margins (since you no longer need any of their highly expensive, and highly overrated methods).

This is another reason why the cancer industry always "pooh pooh's" any studies that involve using natural cancer treatments or alternative therapies.

Don't Believe all the Lies and "Scare Mongering" About Using Natural Treatments for Cancer...

Well, that ends this article(s) on natural cancer cures and alternative treatments. Hopefully, you've gone through each of the 9 natural remedies, along with clicking on the “where to get your cancer fighting nutrients from” link to put it all together and get yourself started.

I do, however, want to leave you with one final thought before we go…

The cancer industry really wants you to believe that cancer is a very complex disease that can only be put into “remission”, not actually “cured”.

The fact is it can be cured.

Not through poisoning of the body with toxic chemicals and removing body parts. But through real and proven alternative cancer treatments that involve cleansing, repairing and regenerating the body with natural foods and nutrients. This was the way it was done before conventional medicine came along(and incredibly, more people survived back then than what they do now!)

Cancer really doesn’t have to be this “scary” and dreaded disease anymore. There are natural and healthy ways to prevent it and treat it.

You just have to be willing to not follow the herd, and more importantly, listen to what your intuition is telling you when it comes to treatment options rather than what the medical profession is trying to push you into doing!

SERAP to Buhari: Explain to Nigerians decision to withdraw $1bn to fight Boko Haram Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/serap-buhari-explain-nigerians-decision-withdraw-1bn-fight-boko-haram/

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently explain to Nigerians why the government decided to withdraw the sum of $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account to fight Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, if his government is to avoid the intense secrecy and lack of accountability and oversight of the spending on Boko Haram that characterised the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.” The money was approved by the governors during a meeting last Friday of the
National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

In a statement today by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale, the organization said: “Nigerians should have some sense of what it is the government is doing in our name, especially against the background of the declaration by the authorities that the anti-insurgency war has ended and the Boko Haram terror group defeated, as well as the unresolved questions on how over $2bn was spent by former Jonathan administration to fight Boko Haram. The government also ought to tell Nigerians whether and how the legal requirements for approving the extra-budgetary allocations were met.” The organization said that, “As a government presumably pursuing a change-agenda, Buhari should do things differently from the former Jonathan administration including by proactively engaging the Nigerian people in an honest conversation about the fight against Boko Haram and the use of the public funds so far invested to prosecute it.”

The statement read in part: “The Nigerian people do not have sufficient information at hand to evaluate, much less influence, the government’s policies, strategies and funding to end Boko Haram insurgency. Nigerians need to know the level of success that has been recorded against Boko Haram, and the security situation in the North-east, as well as the amount of public funds that have been invested to combat terrorism.” “The success of Nigerian constitutional democracy ultimately depends upon an informed citizenry. The government should therefore emphasise transparency over secrecy on the spending on Boko Haram. Buhari should keep Nigerians up-to-date about what he’s doing to end Boko Haram, including by explaining why $1bn is needed at this time to fight the insurgency.” “Indeed, the health of our democracy depends upon the government’s willingness to ensure that the policies and programs it pursues in the interest of national security are truly relevant and effective in keeping us safe.” “The vitality of citizens’ check on governmental powers, especially on the spending of our commonwealth, depends upon the availability of information.

The citizens need to know about governmental actions and policies in order to exercise their checking power including at the polls. The only effective restraint upon executive policy and power may lie in an enlightened citizenry.” “Transparency in the spending on Boko Haram would also have an indirect effect on other branches in the sense of setting an example and changing the background tone of government. Such disclosure helps to ensure government’s adherence to the rule of law and promote confidence in the lawfulness of governmental action.” “Since the start of the Boko Haram insurgency, Nigeria defence and security budgets have increased significantly yet there has been no resolution of the conflict; and troops in the front line have reportedly complained of lack of military equipment and resources to fight Boko Haram insurgents and restore full security. For instance, in 2014 about N340billion (US$1.7billion) was allocated to the military. Funds allocated to the military was the largest in Nigeria’s federal budget in 2014.” “In October 2014, the National Assembly approved a request to borrow US$1billion as an additional amount for purchase of military equipment. In 2015, about N375billion (US$1.8billion) was allocated to the military in the federal budget. In 2015, an interim report of the presidential investigations committee on arms procurement under the Jonathan administration revealed an extra-budgetary spending to the tune of N643.8 billion and an additional spending of about $2.1 billion under the Jonathan administration.” “The investigation indicated that about $2.1 billion was inexplicably disbursed into the office of the National Security Adviser in procurement of arms to fight Boko Haram insurgency, but was not spent for the purpose for which the money was disbursed.” “The lack of transparency and accountability in military spending, during the administration of former president Jonathan, has led to the inability of the military to adequately protect people against the violation of their rights by Boko Haram in the northeast of Nigeria.” “The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which Nigeria is a key member, has accountability, economic and social justice and popular participation in development as part of the fundamental principles in the Revised Treaty ECOWAS. In a similar way, the Charter of the Commonwealth, which Nigeria is also a member, has as its core principles mutual respect, inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, legitimacy, and responsiveness.” “Article 1(c) of the UN Convention Against Corruption states the purpose of the treaty to include the promotion of integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property. As a state party to the Convention, Nigeria is obliged to take appropriate measures to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public finances.” “Some persons alleged to have embezzled funds meant for the fight against Boko Haram insurgents are currently being prosecuted while other people are being investigated. It is important for the government to accelerate this process by ensuring that the investigation and prosecution of all persons alleged to have embezzled our commonwealth is not delayed.” “A speedy prosecution will serve as a deterrent and ensure that Nigerians, particularly those in the northeast whose human rights have been violated, are not denied justice and reparation.

The government should provide all investigating and prosecuting agencies with adequate funding and manpower required for speedy investigation and prosecution of corruption linked to the fight against Boko Haram.”

Taxi driver arrested over murder of British embassy worker Rebecca Dykes

MTJ December 18, 2017 NEWS UPDATE , 0 Comments

An Uber driver has been arrested over the murder of a British embassy worker in Lebanon, whose body was found strangled and dumped at the side of a highway.

Rebecca Dykes, 30, who had been working for the Department of International Development, was discovered dead on Saturday by the side of a highway leading out of the capital.

A postmortem suggested she had been been strangled and police sources told the Telegraph she had been sexually assaulted.

The man, identified only as Tarek H, was arrested at 3am on Monday morning, according to security sources.

Miss Dykes, from London, had been out at a bar on Friday night for the farewell party of an embassy colleague in the central Gemmayzeh neighbourhood of the city.

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She left with a friend before midnight, telling others she had an early flight home to catch for Christmas.

The Lebanese driver picked her up from Gemmayzeh and then drove to the nearby Achrafiyeh neighborhood where she lived, but did not drop her off there.

Police traced the suspect's licence plate through surveillance cameras on the highway, where he dumped the body around 4am, Lebanese news agency NNA reported.

The suspect has a criminal record, but it is not known if he was picking Miss Dykes up in his capacity as an Uber passenger or not.

Security sources say the murder does not appear to be politically motivated.

Miss Dykes had been working in Beirut as the programme and policy manager for the Department for International Development since January this year.

Friends say she was quiet and "bright". “She hadn’t been in Beirut for long, she was just finding her feet. I can’t believe it,” one told the Telegraph.

She had worked for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office since 2010, previously on Libya and Iraq.

She is thought to have grown up in Hong Kong, but attended Malvern St James Girls boarding school in Worcestershire before later studying anthropology at Manchester University and International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck, University of London.

In a statement her family said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Rebecca. We are doing all we can to understand what happened."

Hugo Shorter, the British ambassador to Lebanon, said: "The whole embassy is deeply shocked, saddened by this news. My thoughts are with Becky’s family, friends and colleagues for their tragic loss.

"We're providing consular support to her family and working very closely with Lebanese authorities who are conducting police investigation."

Miss Dykes' death has shocked the small expat community in Beirut.

Lebanon is a relatively safe place for foreigners, and has been mostly calm since the end of the bloody 15-year civil war in 1990.

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