Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

South Korea has put a temporary ban on seafood from Japan. http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2012/06/27/south-korea-bans-imports-of-35-japanese-seafood-products/
They want to protect their citizens from consuming radioactive food. However, will the U.S. government do the same here. We know for a fact that our government would rather keep the economy moving along and I highly doubt that we will ever see a ban on any food do to radiation here. Shortly after the Fukushima incident happened, our government more than doubled the amount of radiation that is allowed to be consumed in foods. Considering that the spewing radiation has never been stopped, I can only imagine what the new normal will be.

10 Medical Mistakes

Dr. Mercola has penned a good article about the 10 medical mistakes that do happen.
The point of this blog though is to support your awareness on the reasons to take care of your health to avoid the hospitals. Learning about your body and making decisions to live a healthy lifestyle can help you to avoid being caught in situations like these. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/27/top-10-medical-mistakes.aspx

Update on Fukushima.. Be Aware

Coming Soon - Painless Vaccine

Big Pharma: If we can just vaccinate people that skip out due to needle fear just think of how our profits would soar.
Big Medical: Sounds great! Will you still comp my Hawaiian vacation if I meet my vaccination goals?
Big Pharma: You got it Doc.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/26/painless-injector-developed-by-mit-without-needles.aspx

Exposing the Fluoride Myth

I have followed this debate for years. I have yet to see an effective rebuttal to the alternative media or alternative practitioners. I have yet to see anybody in the mainstream validate the reason that we want to have fluoride in our system, which just happens to be one of the main agents in nerve gas. I have worked with fluoride free water, and toothpaste for years, and can say that there are other ways to protect tooth health than working with a substance that was introduced into concentration camps to keep the prisoners lethargic. If you have not taken the time to research the truth behind the fluoride myth then please check out this http://www.naturalnews.com/036280_history_water_fluoridation_FDA_approval.html and follow the research for yourself and see what you come up with. Just on a side note, it just so happens that arterial calcification has been majorly linked to fluoride as well. http://naturalsociety.com/breaking-fluoride-linked-to-1-cause-of-death-in-new-research/

Holding Space for Greece

The situation in Europe is beyond fixable. There are real people like you and me that are paying
a huge price because of the attempt to maintain a corrupt system. I know we may forget sometimes that we are one big human family. It is easy when the media in this country does not really tell us what is truly going on and we have to find it ourselves if we want to know. In my opinion, Integrity has to be reestablished world wide. Maybe the Greek people will stand up and do just that.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/14/us-greece-health-idUSBRE85D1IO20120614

Friday Must Read ...

Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone is arguably one of the best journalist in America today. He has taken on
a subject matter that is so complex that most journalist want even go near it. He has documented and exposed the "health" of our current financial crisis in amazing detail. While I usually don't put stuff like this on the blog, I think it is extremely important to be aware of what he is writing about.
We are in a situation that allows for "mafia" tactics to literally rob every living person in this country today on a daily basis. Our money is being devalued, stolen, and moved into the hands of Wall Street at an alarming speed, and the government is to late to stop it. However, there is hope, and it lies in our awakening. My kids and your kids will pay the price. This goes beyond the politics to the core of the way we have chosen to live complacently in our society. Please read this article and spread it far and wide so that one day we can have transparency and justice once again with the future generations.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-scam-wall-street-learned-from-the-mafia-20120620?print=true

More Forest Bathing Anyone?

According to a survey, it seems that jogging through the woods has more therapeutic effect than just any regular old jogging. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9344129/Jogging-in-forest-twice-as-good-as-trip-to-gym-for-mental-health.html
This ties in very well with a recent blog that I posted found here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/06/walking-in-woods-for-health.html.
I cannot underestimate the importance of nature in our health and healing. The natural world is a gift that we utilize for free at any time. Make it a point to get in to nature to Sun Bath and Forest Bath for your health.

The Sun and Pancreatic Cancer

It is now confirmed that the amazing star that is responsible for supporting life on Earth, has amazing benefit in pancreatic cancer. http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/OtherCancers/33345  For me, this is great information that continues to teach us that the natural forces of this world are indeed are greatest health tools. Now that it is summer, maybe some sunbathing will benefit you more than just receiving a tan. Get Some Sun --- It's Free!

Hidden Dangers of Antibiotics

Dr. Mercola has put together a great article on the dangers of Antibiotics that I think would be a great read. I actually taught a lot about what he posed in the article last night when we were looking at alternatives to antibiotics. So, for those of you who came to class, this will add some more depth to our discussion last night. Either way, it is important to know that right now antibiotics are being beaten by mutated or resistant bacteria world wide. In fact, there are governments around the world that are wanting to subsidize big pharma to make or discover new antibiotics. Yet, I would say have they not created enough damage already. Are we purposely attempting to create a massive plague like condition with killer disease. I tend to feel that nature always balances nature. If we can start moving back to nature to find our balancing herbs for the imbalance the medical system has created we just might have a fighting chance. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/20/gaps-and-antibiotics-health-risk.aspx

Vaccinated Children Get Sick More Often

 A study published this past fall showed that vaccinated children have higher incident of disease and
disorders than un-vaccinated children. I find this odd since we are constantly told how vaccines make us healthier and create a stronger immune system. We are told how refusing vaccination pose a danger to those who are vaccinated. I know that this issue is still emotionally charged for many people. This news constantly pits you vs. your doctor. However, the only way to change the current system is to stand in your authority with the published studies that are available and make your own decision. We still choose no vaccines - do you?
 
http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/new-study-vaccinated-children-have-2-to-5-times-more-diseases-and-disorders-than-unvaccinated-children/

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is a wonderful herb for many different ailments. I have used it countless times to help induce labor in pregnant women. The Evening Primrose Oil has a softening effect on the cervix which supports the baby to drop more and engage labor. I have witnessed EPO to bring women into labor within 24-48 hrs. to help them prevent synthetic induction at the hospital. However, the uses for EPO go far beyond that. EPO is a source of GLA or gamma linoleic acid, which is a important fatty acid that supports the immune system as well. EPO has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, and nutritive effects as well. Check out the following article to learn more about EPO when you can.
 http://www.naturalnews.com/036177_evening_primrose_oil_nutrition_healthy_oils.html

The Art of Questioning

The right question at the right time can change the world. 
I am sure that if you have been reading this blog then you have probably had your perspective challenged a time or two by what has been posted. Recently I was given a book after one of my classes. The name of this book was How Do You Kill 11 Million People. I suggest you pick up a copy and give it a read. This book outlines a basic understanding of how do we, as a human family, allow for incredible events to take place and happen and never question the integrity or motive behind such events. In this case it was mostly about how the jewish population of Germany ever allowed themselves to be eradicated in the way they did. The book questions how did Hitler even come to power and how was he able to create genocide against the Jews. The answer that is most obvious in the book is the power of the lie. People in positions of power many times will tell you what you want to hear so that they can maintain their place as an authoritative figure. There is great pride in maintaining a system that is broken and impossible to rationally understand; yet, it is this system that gives the current authorities in every major industry that power and pride. Einstein said long ago that continuing to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result was the definition of insanity. I happen to agree, do you?

Is Depression Really From a Chemical Imbalance?

I have wrote in some of my past blogs with links
here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/04/american-diet-depression.html
and here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-liver-guys.html 
that open the doors to thinking about depression in a different way. What if we have been told that there is a chemical imbalance that really does not exist? What if we have been moved into a "controlled box" way of thinking about depression? What if we were told the only help is by adding more chemicals that actually do nothing to heal or support proper balance anyway? What if taking these drugs is really nothing more than a placebo designed to make us think that they are working for us? ALWAYS REMEMBER that drugs are designed for blocking responses in the body. Sometimes this may be helpful and more times it is not. Well, it turns out that the natural health field had this problem diagnosed pretty accurately as this article shows http://beyondmeds.com/2012/01/25/chemicalimbalancemythfalls/. I suggest that you read this and look into this further.

I Bet you Never Look at Orange Juice the Same Way Again.

I was kinda surprised to see this in the mainstream. It seems that even that healthy juice that millions start their day off with
is nothing more than old de-oxygenated OJ that has flavor added back to it at the time it ships. God Forbid we go without. We have to keep those engines of commerce running and come up with a million different ways to preserve our profit margin. I will just let this story continue to speak for itself. Follow the link.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/orange-juice-moms-secret-ingredient-worries/story?id=15154617#.T9ahEr8ZFFQ

Grapefruit Seed Extract - Adulterated With Synthetics

I don't work with Grapefruit Seed Extract. Mainly because I have several other remedies that will work fine in it's place that are just as effective. It turns out that this may have been better in the long term. Apparently most Grapefruit Seed Extracts are actually synthetically adulterated with additives to give it the antimicrobial benefits. It also seems that this has been going on for years. I wish I had a nickel for everytime that I told someone to verify the ingredients or quality control of the product they are working with. The truth is that there are thousands and thousands of supposedly "natural" products on the market that are hailed for the healing benefits. However, there are actually on a small amount of companies in the entire U.S. that can verify the quality of what they are working with thru quality assurance testing. If you are using or have used Grapefruit seed extract lately then please educate yourself of the truth behind the scenes in this article detailing the rampant fraud in the natural health industry. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue94/QUALCONTROL_gfse.html

Fukushima Radiation Hitting West Coast

In case you don't remember, the largest on going radiation leak the world has scene show no signs of slowing down or changing. Reports from multiple non-mainstream news sources are showing that very unsafe, high levels of radiation are hitting California as I write this. http://www.activistpost.com/2012/06/fukushima-radiation-hitting-streets-of.html
To my knowledge there is nothing we can do about the radiation leak right now that is inundating the norther hemisphere with radiation. The jetstream is carrying the radiation around the globe. It is my opinion that it would be wise to be on a liver cleansing herbal formula or increase your detoxing to more than twice a year. There is no way to avoid this radiation, and it can over time increase the possibilities of cancer in everyone who is effected in the Northern Hemisphere. There is also the possibility that it will get much worse. I encourage you all to be aware of this and read some of the past post that I have put here on the blog to help you be aware of what our government and mainstream news is hiding from us.
http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/05/because-i-think-it-is-important-to-know.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/036071_radiation_protection_supplements.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/28/us-japan-nuclear-tuna-idUSBRE84R0MF20120528

6 Ways to Burn Belly Fat

Burning off the belly can be a challenge for men and women. However, it can be done.
Take time to check out the following advice so that you can have a clearer idea on how to resolve
belly fat issues that you may be working with.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2012/03/27/6-ways-to-burn-your-belly-fat-fast/

Walking in the Woods for Health

Nature is healing. Nature is loving. Nature is power. Nature is holding space for us to connect to our heart in ways that can only be experienced in the wild. It seems that the power of nature is so overwhelming in it's effects that scientists want to discover this power and are producing studies to show how healing a walk in the woods can be. In the following article the Japanese use the term "Forest Bathing". I love it. Most of you have done Sun bathing. However,  how many of you go forest bathing on a regular basis. Check out the following article that gives some clues into a very accessible way of recalibrating yourself.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/why-is-walking-in-the-woods-so-good-for-you/article4209703/

75% of Doctors Refuse Chemo?

I can't say this surprised me to much. What is bothersome to me is that if 75% of doctors refuse chemo, then how come we don't see 75% of cancer patients refusing it as well? How come the doctors push for something that they would not participate in for their own health. This, to me, is very symbolic of the crux of our system. Doctors know better, yet continue to prescribe because they are trapped. A revolution is required to change this system, will Doctors and Nurses finally stand up to Big Pharma, HMO's, Big Insurance and say no more? I certainly hope to see that in my lifetime.
http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/2-physicians-refuse-chemo.html

Vitamin C and Cancer

Vitamin C is an amazing vitamin. I consume it often just to support my body with the power of it's healing benefits. However, is it possible that Vitamin C can also curb the growth of cancer cells in the body. The research points to YES.
http://www.naturalnews.com/036068_vitamin_C_cancer_tumors.html

Does Coke Require a Cancer Warning?

Wow! Do you think this would possibly cut into Coke's global power if they had to warn people about cancerous ingredients? I doubt that it would effect them very much. However it is interesting that this news comes out a little less than a month after a girl died from drinking about 2 gallons a day. Considering that drugs, alcohol, food coloring, and artificial flavoring are still readily consumed by the masses, Coke will probably not face much harm even if they do have to label their cans. However, we just want you to know before this story gets "canned." http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/coke-reveals-its-secret-it-may-need-to-carry-a-cancer-warning-7547457.html