The Time Change + Update On Making Standard Or Daylight Saving Permanent

Well, unfortunately it’s time to throw our bodies out of whack once again by going through the semi-annual change of springing forward or falling back. I’ve done a number of posts on this topic and will include links to some of them below. But first I want to include an article about where things stand as far as doing away with the back and forth and just sticking with one or the other, because if you’re like me, you’re more than ready for that to happen. One of the things I liked about living in AZ and HI was there was no changing clocks there and I found it much easier on the body, except we would be out of sync time-wise part of the year with the rest of the US.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like any progress has been made since last year on enacting the legislation necessary to make one time system permanent. And with all that’s going on in the country these days, I doubt if that will change anytime soon. 😦

Introduction

State legislatures have considered at least 650 bills and resolutions in recent years to establish year-round daylight saving time as soon as federal law allows it. Much of the legislation would stop the disruption-causing, twice-yearly clock switching. Inherent in the debate is whether to enact either permanent standard time or permanent daylight time. The federal Uniform Time Act allows the former option but not the latter. 

State Legislative Update 

The daylight saving time (DST) period in the U.S. begins each year on the second Sunday in March when clocks are set forward by one hour. They are turned back again to standard time on the first Sunday in November as DST ends.

State legislatures continue to grapple with the vexing and multifaceted state policy questions regarding the biannual changing of the clocks. Almost all of the states have considered legislation over the last several years that would place the state permanently on either standard time or daylight saving time. Since 2015, at least 450 bills and resolutions have been introduced in virtually every state, but none of significance passed until 2018, when Florida became the first state to enact legislation to permanently observe DST, pending amendment of federal law to permit such action.

In the last five years, 19 states have enacted legislation or passed resolutions to provide for year-round daylight saving time, if Congress were to allow such a change, and in some cases, if surrounding states enact the same legislation. Because federal law does not currently allow full-time DST, Congress would have to act before states could adopt changes.

The 19 states are Colorado and Kentucky (resolution) (2022), Alabama, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi and Montana (2021). Idaho, Louisiana, Ohio (resolution), South Carolina, Utah and Wyoming (2020). Delaware, Maine, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington (2019). Florida (2018; California voters also authorized such a change that year, but legislative action is pending so it is not counted). Some states have commissioned studies on the topic including Massachusetts (2017) and Maine (2021).

Two states — Arizona and Hawaii — and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands observe permanent standard time.

Background

The U.S. had daylight saving time as early as 1918, with the current federal policy being enacted in 1966, as the Uniform Time Act. Several changes occurred along the way, mostly altering the start and end dates of DST. The current enactment was part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for overseeing DST and the country’s time zones. All states but Hawaii and Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) observe DST. The territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands also do not observe DST. Federal law allows a state to exempt itself from observing daylight saving time, upon action by the state legislature, but does not allow the permanent observance of DST.

SOURCE: https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/daylight-saving-time-state-legislation (includes a map of the US showing which states have enacted daylight savings legislation and those that have voter authorized it)

Related Self-help Health posts:

The Time Change Controversy

Is Springing Forward A Good Thing?!

The Ill Effects of the Time Change

And check out this article I just received from AARP about 6 ways your body may react to springing forward, including an increased risk of heart attack and stroke!

Salud!

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained health care practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

New Docu-series On Breaking Free From Toxic-overload

Just found out from Erin Elizabeth about this health-related series put together by detox expert Wendy Myers. There are so many series and summits these days that I’m about “summit-ed out,” if you know what I mean. But the world around us is, unfortunately, more full of toxins and pollution than ever, so I think it’s super important we all have a variety of ways to help our bodies stay as toxin-free as possible.

If you’re interested in checking things out, here’s “the scoop”…

We all know that our food, water, air, and so many products we use are rife with “toxins” that experts are telling you to detox from. Here’s why this series is so important… If you’re starting to wonder if your chronic symptoms like anxiety, depression, brain fog, and other health issues could be linked to “toxic overload” in your body… You’re right to be concerned. The unfortunate truth is that 2,000-3,000 new and untested chemicals are released into our environment every single year… And it’s no coincidence that as the number of toxins in our environment rises, so does the rate of chronic illness. That means if we really want to heal, it’s not enough to do the occasional “detox” or just “eat organic” (which, by the way, does not mean “pesticide-free”). In fact, it means we have to go much, MUCH deeper than traditional or even functional medicine has ever gone before. And if we’re being honest? You might be starting to tune all of that out. How can you fight back against the 100,000 toxic chemicals you’re in contact with every single day that cause cancer, autoimmune illness and more?   Is it time to just accept that we’ll all end up with some sort of chronic disease or an early death? One of the world’s top heavy metal experts, Dr. Myers, answers all those questions and more in her new free docuseries, Heavy. Heavy not only features a new approach to detox that’s proven effective enough to take on our growing toxic load… But also features 107 interviews with experts on topics like:  Where to find the safest consumer brands and food  How to stay safe from the medications we’re finding in our so-called “clean” drinking water The 6 deadly ways toxins promote obesity  The lead and toxins hiding in baby formula, dog food, and protein powders The sneaky way that toxins mimic hormones causing imbalances — and why HRT isn’t the solution The easiest and most effective thing you can do to detox your body every day The forces working against us to prevent optimal health And SO much more. You can register for this free docu-series here.

What you’ll hear in this groundbreaking series will change the way you see the world… How you shop and how you eat… And how you advocate for yourself when you’re sitting face to face with your doctor who insists there’s “nothing you can do” about your unexplained symptoms How ozone helps to detox your body by oxidizing heavy metals and toxins How mercury interferes in thyroid hormone production and conversion And more

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained healthcare practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

Use Bentonite Clay & This Cookie Recipe To Lose Weight!

Bentonite clay is such a great DIY health aid….in fact, I’m using it right now to help with some internal cleansing and detoxing I’m doing. But interestingly enough, I’ve never thought about using it for losing weight and I figured most other people haven’t either.

I know that resolving to lose some pounds is usually one of the most common New Year’s resolutions or goals people have. So when I recently received this newsletter from Perry Arledge at Head To Toe clay with an interesting recipe and a number of testimonials from people who’ve used food grade bentonite clay for shedding extra weight, I wanted to be sure and post it here. The great thing about using clay instead of diet pills or other methods is it’s all natural, plus comes with a number of other benefits (see related health posts listed at the end for more on that), so it’s a win-win-win!

I don’t need to lose any weight right now, but I plan to try the recipe Perry A~ shared, because it sounds healthy and filling and a fun way to get a little extra clay into my body. 🙂

Here’s the recipe, plus excerpts from her recent e-mail…

The Clay Source Head to Toe Newsletter for Jan  2024Internal Harmony: A journey to holistic well-being begins form within… January Discount Code: FREESHIP on Minimum orders of $50.00 or more in the United States. Enter code at checkout. Happy New Year. Are you ready to lose those extra pounds you picked up with all the Holiday treats and sweets? I am! Here are some tips to go about it with various ways using our premium Calcium Bentonite Clay to shed those unwanted pounds. Here is a simple recipe to control your appetite for those craving moments. Clay Prayer (Diet) Cookies 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 Cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 tablespoon hydrated clay. Blend well and stir into your mixture of: ½ teaspoon of cinnamon Pinch of Himalayan salt ½ Cup Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 Cup Raisins or Cranraisins Drop a tablespoon full on a cookie sheet With parchment paper about size of silver dollar. Bake 20 minutes at. 350 degrees. Cool and refrigerate or freeze. 1. They are delicious! 2. Dieters love them and they stave off hunger.   3. Eat 1-2 cookies with a full bottle of water and you will be satisfied for hours. 4. I call them Prayer Cookies because I seem to have a deeper prayer connection when I eat them. -Jae Codeau There you have it folks. I have always said this clay has a spiritual side to it for the unexplainable abilities it has and does. Made by God, not man.

2/2/24 UPDATE: I made these cookies and ended up adding some organic mini-chocolate chips, and I wish I’d even added more, since they add extra flavor and sweetness to the taste. Would also add some chopped walnuts next time, but then these changes would probably not be a good idea , if you’re wanting the cookies to be lower in calories, and/or more “snack-y” tasting, rather than “dessert-y.” 🙂 And I ended up needing to cook them about 35 min, rather than 20, as stated in the recipe. Don’t know if that’s normal for my oven, which I’m new at using, or because the cookies were bigger and closer together than silver dollar size. And I hate when a recipe says “two smashed ripe bananas,” rather than a cup or weight measurement, since the size of the bananas can definitely alter the cooking and texture results. The ones I used were pretty big and it may have been they added too much extra moisture and density to the batter?? Anyway, just thought I’d share my experience, in case it’s helpful. 🙂

p. s. Discovered that a dollop of dark roasted crunchy peanut butter (love the Santa Cruz brand) and a sprinkle of flakey salt elevate things a lot, in my humble opinion. I guess it’s good I didn’t plan to use them as diet cookies. HA!

We hope the testimonials below will help you find what works for you. If you find yet another path that works for you, please share it with us at info@headtotoeproducts.com. We want to thank the people who sent their testimonials and the details. As you can see, on their own they tried different approaches, but the common factor was weight loss. Weight Loss with Clay from a 3x to a 14 I am very loyal about drinking your clay twice a day and taking plenty of water as my only beverage other than Darjeeling and various green teas. When I began drinking clay at the end of January 2005. Perry had insisted that plenty of water be drank during the day along with the clay. This I did.  I don’t sleep all night so had a carafe of water handy and each and every time I woke up I drank water.  I am not that loyal to doing it lately since I sleep more soundly and wake up fewer times. Consequently, have not been dropping as fast the additional weight.  So, there is a clue here. Drink plenty of water. By Easter at the end of March I realized I was not eating the foil covered eggs I had purchased for my husband :-). The clay has just honed down my binges and moderates my desire to eat and overeat. I am satisfied with better food and much smaller portions.  The candy section and the bakery section hold NO temptation for me now. I do not feel like I have to be putting drink or food into my system all the time like I did before starting the clay; water being the only exception. I always have a bottle of water handy. My shape change came about without effort. I did not exercise; I do feel now like I could. I have fibromyalgia and related health problems, so exercising was not for me.  At first my shape change was subtle.  I noticed my clothes getting comfortable, that was a surprise since my washer and dryer (Maytag) has always shrunk my clothes. Then they just didn’t stay on my hips.  My arms and shoulders no longer fit the shirts and blouses and the shoulder pads I once tossed out would be needed to continue to wear them. My guess is that I am not being controlled by the parasites who had been supported by the chemicals and other trash in what I had been consuming. The clay did its job and cleaned them out. The only other changes I made after hearing about clay for the first time were getting a mercury filling taken out and dropping all medications.  Both had long been on my mind to do, and you had just given me the vehicle to carry away the residue/toxins that my “habits” or poor judgment had left behind.  Those changes could not have been so highly successful if Perry A (in a long phone conversation) had not assured me of the amazing results this clay and only this clay can bring about.  The truth, at last, this clay is effective and harmless at the same time. I will never stop drinking it twice a day. After going from 3x and 2x to size 14 (for now) I will always drink clay. – Linda R. Clay Fast I went on a clay fast for 3 days, I took 3 oz. of liquid clay 3x’s a day, and LOTS of water. I lost 8 lbs., and I had a ton of energy. Didn’t have any detox symptoms because I had been drinking clay for over 6 mos. I liked it, felt great! -Susan M. Weight Loss Success I made a couple of lifestyle changes to lose extra weight. I gave up soda (especially caffeinated) because they trigger cravings and stopped eating a minimum of 2 – 3 hours before bed. I was drinking 2oz. liquid clay 3x a day (on an empty stomach). I still allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted. The difference is I wasn’t wanting as much. I do believe the clay gives you the edge. I was mixing the dry clay powder with 10 oz. of water to 1 oz of clay. I was putting it in a plastic water bottle and shaking it until thoroughly mixed. I read that Perry recommends drinking 1 oz. to 2 oz. of liquid clay. When I get up, I drink 2 oz clay water and 8oz. H 2 0 chaser. I was doing that in the afternoon before lunch and at night before bed. Try waiting at least 1-2 hours before eating anything. (Except at night, I don’t eat before going to bed.) I haven’t tried eating the clay pudding (mask), but I wouldn’t object to it either. Weight loss is easy, maintaining it is the hard part. But I am 50++++++ and decided this year I was going to get on the stick and get in better health as well as lose weight. The 18 lbs I lost initially is still off and this time I believe I have the secret for keeping it off. Good luck on your clay journey as well. Joann F. Lost Weight and Sugar Craving with Clay and Good Eating I have noticed from me taking the clay, that I no longer crave, sugar – plus I have lost 7 pounds, in such a short period of time.  I started the clay on March 5th… and lost 7 lbs. by the 15th.  I have never lost that much weight in that short of a time… I am so happy about that… I am hypothyroid…. I sprinkled a bit of clay on my toothbrush with my organic toothpaste. I loved the feeling on my teeth, afterwards.  I am taking 2 ounces of liquid clay 2 x a day…I will be going down to 2 ounces of clay a day on the 19th.  Then I drink 4 ounces of water with the clay so it stays with me… I am not eating any white flour, or dairy, I am eating fruit for breakfast, 2 days in a row then eat 2 hardboiled eggs the 3rd day, then back to fruit again on my fruit day I do take my banana with 8 ounces of unsweetened almond chocolate nut milk with a handful of ice and blend, nice smoothie. Makes me feel like I am not so restricted. Lunch – I do 4 ounces of protein, chicken, fish, or bison, beef with 2 raw veggies or mix it up with a salad with the raw veggies or cook the veggies.  My snack is a fruit or some veggies; nuts, or a protein bar with no more than 8 grams of sugar.  Dinner 4 ounces of grilled protein, not the same that I had for lunch… salmon or tilapia, chicken… I only eat beef once a week – I try to eat it for lunch. I do have homemade popcorn once a week on Sundays.  I try to walk every day, and I’m not talking 3 miles, just long enough to get 30 minutes in. I dance to my music and lift my 6 lb. medicine ball.  I like to dance and ride the bike the most.  I keep a journal, drink lots of water or green tea, and I do not drink pop or coffee at all. If I want to give my water a nice flavor I will put 3 ounces of organic juice in it, but only occasionally, not daily. I also drink hot water with a twist of a lemon. Sunday, I did want a dessert with my meal, so I took a small cookie like dessert that was 1×1 inch, just to have the dessert. I did not feel I really wanted any more than that. I was a sweet eater person, before the clay, so this is huge for me.  I eventually want to be sugar free. Once I reach my goal weight, I will add some whole wheat pasta in, with my bread… multi grain…organic cereal.  I never eat white bread, nor buns. Anything that says enriched flour I do not eat.  I do not eat any high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated vegetable oil either. I don’t eat anything with MSG in it. I do not ever eat any lunch meat unless it is Dilusso deli meat with no added junk. I stay away from sodium nitrate. I eat most organic foods.  I do not do dairy because I am allergic to dairy.  I sub that with rice dream original or almond breeze nut milk. These are both non-dairy and are kept on the shelf. You do refrigerator after you open them of course. it truly is all about the calories in and the activities. Read, labels. Know what you are putting into your holy temple. It takes a lot of work to stay healthy. -Diane W. “There seems to be no end to the benefits of Clay!”  – Kathy P. Head to Toe Products are not designed or intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease or medical condition. They simply help our bodies return to a more healthy and regenerative state.

Related Self Help posts:

Clay: Detoxing Baths, Packs And More

More On Bentonite Clay & A Free PDF To Boot

You Really SHOULD Be Using Calcium Bentonite Clay!

Salud!

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained health care practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

Surprising Exercise For Lowering Blood Pressure

This kind of exercise is a surprising blood pressure-lowering solution…

Exercise is a personal experience, with various incentives prompting people to engage in physical activity. Whether you want to live longer, improve your mood, or manage chronic health concerns, matching your exercise regimen with your goals is critical. However, according to a recent fitness revelation, an unexpected rival reigns supreme for people wanting to lower their blood pressure: isometric exercise.

Researchers examined blood pressure data from 15,827 participants before and after partaking in various exercise routines in a thorough study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Isometric exercise outperformed all other forms of exercise, including aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training, mixed training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), in effectively lowering resting blood pressure.

Isometric exercise takes the win for keeping blood pressure stable

While conventional wisdom frequently places cardiovascular workouts at the forefront of heart health, it’s important to note that high-intensity aerobic activities can sometimes cause a significant spike in blood pressure—a counterproductive outcome for people trying to keep their blood pressure stable and low. While all of the examined exercise modalities reduced resting heart rate, isometric exercise emerged as the clear winner.

The good news is that you don’t have to abandon your preferred workout regimens as a result of this discovery. Instead, incorporate a few isometric movements into your fitness routine. Start by incorporating them at the start or finish of your workout, committing one or two days per week to targeted isometric training, or even including strength-based yoga flows that utilize these static holds on a regular basis.

Isometric exercise explained

Isometric exercise is based on the notion of contracting and maintaining specific muscles in a stable position without movement. Wall squats, planks, glute bridges, dead hangs, and some yoga positions are examples. These exercises work for muscle groups without changing joint angles, making them perfect for increasing muscular endurance and stability while putting less load on the cardiovascular system.

The importance of blood pressure maintenance

Understanding the significance of maintaining good blood pressure levels is critical. Elevated blood pressure raises the chance of serious health problems such as heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. High blood pressure can harm essential organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, emphasizing its importance in general health.

Elevated blood pressure can be caused by a number of conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyles, and diets high in saturated or trans fats. It’s worth noting that elevated blood pressure is frequently asymptomatic. Regular blood pressure monitoring by a healthcare expert or home testing equipment is essential for accurately measuring and managing your levels.

In the meantime, incorporate isometric workouts into your regular routine and prioritize a diet rich in whole, natural foods and healthy fats. Remember that any type of movement is beneficial to your blood pressure and overall health.

A holistic approach to health

Isometric exercise appears to be a convincing answer for those looking to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, according to current studies. Incorporating static holding motions into your training routine, such as planks and wall squats, will help you achieve a healthy cardiovascular system. Remember that maintaining appropriate blood pressure is an important element of overall well-being and that every step you take toward this goal is a step toward a better, more vibrant life.

Source study: British Journal of Sports Medicine—Exercise training and resting blood pressure: a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

SOURCE: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2023/09/this-kind-of-exercise-is-a-surprising-blood-pressure-lowering-solution/

Related Self-help Health post: https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/have-you-planked-today/

And some more interesting info, this time taken from an article by Dr Joseph Mercola about nailing the “sweet spot” as far as exercising goes:

• If you’re sedentary and begin to exercise, you get a dose-dependent decrease in mortality, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, coronary disease, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, falls and more
• People who are doing the highest volume of vigorous exercise start losing longevity benefits. If you’re doing full distance triathlons when you’re in your 40s and 50s, your risk of atrial fibrillation increases by 500% to 800%
• In the case of moderate exercise — loosely defined as exercising to the point where you’re slightly winded but can still carry on a conversation — there’s clear evidence that more IS better and cannot be overdone
• Every 1,000 steps you get on average per day reduces your mortality by 10% to 15%. Benefits plateau around 12,000 steps (6 miles) a day
• Strength training adds another 19% reduction in all-cause mortality on top of the 45% reduction that you get from one hour of moderate exercise per day. However, benefits cease once you go beyond one hour per week. The sweet spot is 20 to 40 minutes of strength training, two to three times a week. Above 60 minutes per week, the benefits of strength training are nullified, and you’re worse off than if you did no resistance training at all

Salud!

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained healthcare practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

Multiple Posts About The Time Change

Over the years I have done several posts about the time change…springing forward, falling back, and the pluses and minuses of each. I thought I would create this quick post as a “one stop shopping” page for people to be able to easily find all the information in one place. Meant to get it done a few days ago, but you know how that goes. I needed the “extra” hour we got today back then. HA!

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

Which is best….Daylight Saving or Standard Time?!

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/the-ill-effects-of-the-time-change/

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/is-springing-forward-a-good-thing-plus-the-holistic-cannabis-summit/

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/dealing-with-the-time-change-plus-free-health-resources/


Salud and enjoy that extra hour!

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information provided here is as a guideline only, and not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained healthcare practitioner, or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

The Wonders of WD-40!

I saw the information included below posted on Facebook recently by Steve Ortner. And even though it’s not strictly about health, WD-40 is more natural/eco-friendly than many cleaning products and it’s uses are definitely self-help/DIY-related. So I wanted to share it here, because I think the list of tips will be useful to many of you; plus, this way I’ll always know where to find it myself for future reference. 🙂

Anyway, after getting all excited about some of the tips, I immediately went looking for my canister of WD-40, but it was nowhere to be found. Must have gotten lost somewhere along the way in my last move, so I went out and bought a new can right away. After you read all the things you can do with it, you’ll probably want to be sure you have one on hand, too. Some tips I’d heard of and used before, but others were new to me and made me think “Wow, the ‘W’ in WD-40 should stand for “Wonderful,” not “water.” 🙂

What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?

No Cheating…..

I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).

I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do….probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm the paint job of the truck. I was impressed! WD-40 who knew?

“Water Displacement #40”

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a ‘Water Displacement’ Compound. They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40. The ‘Convair Company’ bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the ‘shower door’ part, try it. It’s the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. It’s a miracle! Then try it on your stove-top. It’s now shinier than it’s ever been. You’ll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floor that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps the flies off of cows, horses, and other farm critters.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewellery chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.

18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring. It doesn’t seem to harm the finish and you won’t have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows for ventilation, if you have a lot of marks.

19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!

20. Gives a children’s playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37. Florida’s favorite use is: ‘cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.’

38. The favorite use in the state of New York , it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it’s a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you’ve discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.

My discovery, Ants don’t like it………………

P.S. As for that Basic, Main Ingredient…….well…. it’s FISH OIL…. ~ Steve Ortner

AND just as importantly as ways and places you can use it are those you SHOULDN’T, so check out this article that also has a couple of uses I don’t think are mentioned in the list from Steve:

https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/7-places-to-never-use-wd-40-youll-be-surprised

Also, I haven’t tried many of the listed uses myself yet, so please BE SMART and do a test on something that “doesn’t count” before using WD-40 on anything important, and that certainly includes your body! I did some quick research on #36 (the arthritis tip) and found this: Patients who suffer from arthritis are trying anything to relieve those stiff and aching joints. Some have even tried spraying sore joints with WD-40, as they would to fix a squeaky door hinge. But this folk remedy is not proven to work and may even be harmful. Instead, consider consuming healthy fats to increase joint health and lubrication. Foods high in healthy fats include *salmon, trout, mackerel, avocados, olive oil, almonds, walnuts, and chia seeds. The omega-3 fatty acids in these foods will assist in joint lubrication.

* Since WD-40 is mainly fish oil, that may be the reason some people find it helpful for arthritis???

Salud!

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Titanium Dioxide: Common Food Additive Linked to Diabetes, Colon Problems and More

I wish product manufacturers would just quit coming up with questionable additives to our foods, cosmetics, household items and everything else. It may make their jobs easier for them and the products look better/more appealing, but they usually end up making our health worse!

Common Food Additive May Give You Diabetes or Colon Problems

Many researchers are now focusing on a food additive that is also used in paint, plastics, and batteries. I’d never heard of it – or at least I never gave it a thought. But it’s shaping up as a serious health danger.

Two of the main problems linked to this additive could be affecting you right now: Harmful, metallic crystals form in your pancreas, and inflammation tears at your intestinal lining. The pancreatic damage may play a role in diabetes.

The additive is a metallic substance that many of us consume every day, and of course the officials who are supposed to protect our health say it’s harmless.

Not bloody likely. . .here’s the full story.

The common food additive that poses a danger is titanium dioxide.

About six decades ago, titanium oxide became the go-to chemical substitute for lead in coloring agents used to whiten common household products. Manufacturers made it one of the most popular white pigments for foods, toothpaste, cosmetics, medication, paint, paper and plastics.

The result: Global annual production of titanium dioxide has expanded by about four million tons in the past 60 years.

The deluge of titanium dioxide can be really, really bad news for your health.

Lab tests at the University of Zurich in Switzerland show that when the cells in your intestine absorb titanium dioxide from your food, and your intestines are already inflamed from a condition like colitis, the compound adds fuel to the intestinal fire.

The researchers point out that more and more people are suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Much of this digestive disaster is self-inflicted. When we over-indulge in processed foods filled with sugar and pumped up with damaged fats, the immune system can go rogue, attacking the walls of the intestines and over-reacting to the bacteria that inhabit the gut.

The Swiss tests have focused on a conglomeration of proteins in the intestinal cells called the NLP3 inflammasome. When the inflammasome encounters tiny particles of titanium dioxide it can react as though the particles are some sort of infection. The immune system goes on red alert and coordinates an assault that harms healthy tissue.

New Clue to Cause of Colitis

Confirming their concerns, the researchers have discovered that people with ulcerative colitis have higher levels of titanium dioxide being absorbed into their blood.

“This shows that these particles can be absorbed from food under certain disease conditions,” warns researcher Gerhard Rogler.

Along with the damage to the intestines, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have found that the pancreas, which secretes insulin in response to the carbohydrates in our meals, is ground zero for the formation of crystals from titanium dioxide. These crystals inflame the pancreas and can interfere with the production and release of insulin — which encourages the body’s cells to absorb blood sugar.

When they analyzed pancreatic tissue taken from people suffering diabetes and compared it to tissue from folks without diabetes, they found titanium oxide in the diabetic tissue while the healthy tissue was free of the substance.

“Type 2 diabetes could be a chronic crystal-associated inflammatory disease of the pancreas, similar to chronic crystal-caused inflammatory diseases of the lung such as silicosis and asbestosis,” says researcher Adam Heller, Ph.D.

In all these “osis” diseases, the body is trying to cope with molecules like silicon, asbestos and – as we now know – titanium that have no business in the body.

A Major Cause of Diabetes?

Prof. Heller believes that the recent large increases in the number of people with diabetes could be at least partly linked to our increased appetite for processed foods that contain titanium dioxide.

“The increased use of titanium dioxide over the last five decades could be a factor in the type 2 diabetes epidemic,” he explains. “The dominant type 2 diabetes-associated pancreatic particles consist of titanium dioxide crystals, which are used as a colorant in foods, medications and indoor wall paint, and they are transported to the pancreas in the bloodstream. The study raises the possibility that humanity’s increasing use of titanium dioxide pigment accounts for part of the global increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes.”

Another Reason to Avoid Tattoos

And if you’re a fan of tattoos, a study in Europe demonstrates that titanium dioxide, the second most prevalent component of tattoo ink, can infiltrate the body and wind up in your lymph nodes – along with manganese, cobalt, chromium and nickel.

What happens after this menu of metals including titanium dioxide gets into your lymph nodes? No one knows for sure, but I doubt if it’s anything good.

Of course, it would be smart to read labels and avoid foods with titanium oxide, but the real takeaway is to avoid ALL processed foods. Almost none of the approved food additives can be considered safe, and processed foods also tend to contain massive amounts of sugar – plus artificial flavors designed to induce you to eat more, and even addict you. Meanwhile, natural nutrients have been stripped out or denatured by heat.

Titanium dioxide is a compound the human body can’t put to a useful purpose. This white pigment can only darken your health future.

SOURCE: https://greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/common-food-additive-may-give-you-diabetes-or-colon-problems-2/

And here’s another article that further illuminates the potential problems with all the titanium dioxide in our food system, personal care products and the environment in general:

https://www.naturalhealth365.com/titanium-dioxide-in-food-supply-increases-risk-of-cancer-dementia.html

Salud!

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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained healthcare practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.

A Great (and Free!) Gardening Resource

Personally, I think being involved in a garden is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being! It’s an activity that offers fresh air and sunshine and physical exercise that actually helps stimulate the vagus nerve, a key regulator of the body’s systems. There are also microbes in the soil that serve to uplift your mood (how cool is that?!), so digging in the dirt comes with fringe benefits. 🙂 Plus, you end up with a food source where you can be sure what you’re eating is not filled with GMOs and toxins like glyphosate from chemical spraying.

If you’re in need of some mentoring as far as your gardening know-how, this free course from Wild Abundance is likely to be a great resource for you. They are located in my neck of the woods in western NC, but the course is offered on-line, so it’s available to everyone AND you can go at your own pace…

Summer Planting for Fall and Winter Harvests

Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques for cultivating a colorful array of vegetables that will keep your table lively well into the cool of the year, in this FREE class. Learn what to plant and when, plus some organic gardening basics for any time of year.

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• Simple frost protection setup how-to
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As uncertainty plagues our industrial food systems, gardening is an important source of food security…

We’re year-round eaters, why not be year-round growers? Summer is not the only time we need to fill our bellies; we eat every day! Even in the fall and winter, it’s comforting to know that at least part of your meal doesn’t have to travel by truck or be passed through many hands before it reaches your plate.  

Sign up now and get your garden growing!

Here’s the page where there’s more information and a place to sign up:

Summer Planting for Fall and Winter Harvests

Salud!

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Exciting Development In Boosting Our Long & Short-term Memory!

This is really exciting news and I think it’s just the tip of the iceberg for ways we’ll find to recreate well-being by harmonizing the systems of the body. I’ve read a number of times how those in the alternative health community believe health care of the future will be using light, sound and frequency to treat most issues. And since the particular treatment method mentioned in this article uses frequency, it seems to be right in line with that prediction.

Unfortunately, much of mainstream medicine, which at this point seems to be mainly focused on treating everything with some kind of surgery, prescription drug or vaccine that can generate lots of money for the manufacturers and medical community, will likely be slow or even resistant to using more novel approaches such as this :-(…

Zapping The Brain Boosts Memory

A new technology could come to the rescue of people who are suffering either short-term or long-term memory loss. Even more exciting, it can restore memory in a way that’s fast, safe, non-invasive, and free of side effects.

Experts describe the most recent findings using the new technique as “extremely promising,” “quite remarkable,” “very exciting,” and “impressive.”

Here’s the story…

Neuroscientists from Boston University examined how brainwaves in two key areas of the brain can lose harmony with each other, impairing the brain’s ability to recall short-term information.

Bringing these brainwaves back into harmony using electrical stimulation restored lost memory in clinical tests. Not only that, according to lead researcher Robert Reinhart, the electrical stimulation treatment “…made the brain of a 70-year-old look like that of a 20-year-old.”

For the latest study Dr. Reinhart and his research group went much further, using a new technology called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation.

Two Different Frequencies Targeted Two Areas

The Boston team enrolled 120 men and women aged 65 to 88 to take part in a randomized double-blind study. None were diagnosed with memory problems, but some reported their memories were not as good as they used to be.

They fitted each participant with a cap containing electrodes. Then they divided the participants into various groups to receive either sham treatment, electrical stimulation to improve memory (active group) or electrical stimulation not expected to improve memory (placebo group).

A further group of 30 participants served as a control group.

Over four consecutive days, the research team asked participants to recall five lists of 20 words read to them while they received electrical stimulation or sham treatment.

The two frequencies used in the active group included theta waves – slow waves with a frequency of 4 Hz – targeting the inferior parietal lobule of the brain, which is involved with working memory. Working memory is considered the short-term information that we hold temporarily.

The second frequency was gamma waves – fast waves of 60 Hertz – which were targeted at the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is the long-term memory area that holds information for days or years.

The results on mental recall were remarkable…

Memory Improved Up To 65 Percent

“We found electrical stimulation improved memory by 50 to 65 percent, which translates to recalling four to six words more by the end of the four-day intervention, as compared to the group receiving the placebo,” explained Professor Reinhart.

“After four consecutive days, each consisting of only 20 minutes of stimulation, we could cause memory improvements that last for at least one month.

“Low-frequency electrode activity improved working memory on day three and day four and one month after intervention. On the other hand, high-frequency improved long-term memory on days two through four and one month after intervention. Our findings demonstrate that the plasticity of the aging brain can be selectively and sustainably altered using these two treatments.”

Professor Reinhart and his colleagues also noted that they saw the greatest improvements in individuals who reported the poorest cognitive function.

Targeted Memory Treatment

When asked what the real-world implications are for these findings, Professor Reinhart responded, saying, “Existing therapeutic approaches for impaired cognition are limited by mixed treatment outcomes, slow improvement, and accompanying risks and side effects. For those reasons, there’s an urgent need to develop innovative therapeutic interventions that can provide rapid and sustainable improvements with minimal side effects.

“Clinically, this is important because there are people with only short-term memory problems and others with only long-term memory problems. So, having tools in hand that can address each of these memory systems is of great value.”

Memory Experts Are Impressed

Dr. Nir Grossman, dementia researcher at Imperial College London, said, “The study’s outcome provides encouraging early-stage evidence of a potential interventional strategy to improve memory performance.”

Dr. Masud Husain, Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Oxford, said, “These are very exciting results. They replicated these findings in a completely different set of participants which is impressive…this improvement in memory ability was detectable one month after stimulation which is quite remarkable.”

Dr. David McGonigle, Lecturer in Neuroimaging and Neurostimulation, Cardiff University, Wales, commented, “This is an extremely promising piece of work. Suppose it’s possible to extend the memory retention period beyond one month? In that case, this kind of treatment may soon be a viable, non-pharmacological means to fight memory loss in old age.”

And Professor Tara Spires-Jones, from the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh, said, “This is promising work, and it shows how amazingly flexible and adaptable the brain is.”

My Takeaway

While I’m certainly no doctor, I too am excited by the findings. I’ll continue to follow this research and keep you posted on any new discoveries. – Lee Euler, Brain Health Breakthroughs Newsletter

SOURCE: https://awakeningfromalzheimers.com/zapping-the-brain-boosts-memory-2/#

Salud!

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Free Screening of Fantastic Fungi!

Just a quick post to let you know that The Food Revolution is sponsoring a free screening of the wonderful documentary Fantastic Fungi for the next 4 days. It really IS a fantastic film and so interesting, plus you come away with a much better understanding and appreciation for how life is so interconnected and how fungi are especially important to our health and well-being. I actually bought unlimited access to the film after I watched it because I was so impressed with the information, experience, and insights it provides. AND when you sign up to watch, you’ll also receive a free recipe guide. 🙂

Just click on the red link at the end of the post and watch it before it’s too late!

P.S. Fantastic Fungi has earned 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and received rave reviews from critics, who call this a film you CANNOT miss…

“One of the year’s most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing, and yes, immensely entertaining.” – RogerEbert. com

“Mushrooms are the new superheroes.” – Los Angeles Times

Most importantly, this film isn’t just entertaining — it will give you hope and tools to make your life and your world better.

Claim your free viewing pass for the special event edition of Fantastic Fungi and get all 20 amazing mushroom recipes right here.