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The Burning Question: Property Rights vs Civil Liberties

The burning question: How do we reconcile private property rights and civil liberties?

On any given day at any given moment, I can debate both sides of this argument. I have been driving myself batty debating myself in my brain. I decided to reach out to a few friends for a healthy discussion on this topic, hoping to find some peace by planting my feet firmly on principle. After these discussions and considering their points, I found that it sounded much like the debate I was already having with myself.

I’ll share these points with you and then tell you where I finally ended up and why I feel more passionate than ever that we can both support small businesses and also stand tall in the freedom of our civil liberties.

Private Property Rights

Remember the baker who didn’t want to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple? Patriots were frustrated by the supreme court ruling. They believed that business owners should be able to refuse service. If we stand on the liberty that private property rights support, then the same thing can be said for business owners requiring masks.

Some business owners see an unmasked face as a threat to their business and customers, and while some may not agree that a “bare face” is a threat, the business owner’s rights to protect their business should not be denied.

My question became, “Do private property rights usurp my religious freedom and right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?”

As a Christian, I believe the Bible when it says that I am made in the image of God. Given that, I believe it is my religious right to shine that image to the world. I believe that He breathed the breath of life into humanity which should not be hindered.

I certainly would not feel happy nor free to wear a mask, which science shows me is detrimental to my health. I have a vascular, autoimmune disease, so it is definitely not in my best interest to breathe in my own pathogens and carbon dioxide.

This condition leads me to research public places of accommodation. A public place of accommodation is a place that offers goods and services to the general public, such as a restaurant that is open to the public. Federal and state laws protect designated groups from discrimination in places of public accommodations, based on the premise that everyone is entitled to enjoy the public accommodation’s goods and services on an equal basis.
https://civilrights.findlaw.com/civil-rights-overview/public accommodations-equal-rights.html

If a public place of accommodation can not discriminate, are they discriminating against me if I don’t want to wear a mask?

This question led me down the path of researching what our agencies were saying on the matter.
The FDA suddenly classified the face mask separately from the surgical mask and supported the use of them in accordance with the CDC.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and medical-devices/face-masks-including-surgical-masks-and respirators-covid-19
The ADA decided that due to the ‘pandemic’ businesses had the right to require them.
https://www.adasoutheast.org/ada/publications/legal/ada-and-face mask-policies.php#t2
From my perspective, OSHA contradicted itself by deciding to align with the CDC and FDA. Their new guidance and recommendations on face coverings and N95 masks seem to contradict 29 CFR 1910.134 but supporting the requirement of the face coverings left employees empty-handed on this argument.

With the CDC, FDA, ADA, and OSHA coming together in unison where does that leave civil liberties?

The sooner we stop relying on the government to ‘give us our rights‘, the sooner we will know what it is like to be free. When you give up your liberties to the government, they always come back to you in a smaller package and eventually will be taken from you. Stop giving them up in the first place, and maybe we can avoid these debacles.

So how did I finally reconcile that businesses should stand up for their private property rights while those of us who want to live mask free stand up for our civil liberties?

As I drilled down to the heart of our current problem, it became clear who is at fault for this frustration in our free market. Did we ever see business owners force mask-wearing during flu season, for example?
No! That’s because they want to stay open, make a living, and feed their families like the rest of us.

Our elected government has interfered with private property rights and has ultimately driven a shaft into the spokes of the wheels of capitalism. The globalist’s best dream would be for the private citizen to turn against small businesses and further assault their private property rights by attacking them for following the government’s unconstitutional edicts.

In my opinion, it is better to support the small business owner by educating them about their rights and standing with them when the “mask police” come knocking. We can use the sad and limping remainder of our free market to push back on this global reset by locking arms with fellow liberty-loving business owners by purchasing their goods and services.

At the same time, we must hold our elected accountable.

The governor declared the state of emergency when the numbers clearly show there is no pandemic. Let’s not forget that he has the ability to rescind the state of emergency.

The legislature should hold him accountable for spending money he does not have the right to spend, and for creating a law he had no right to create. He should be impeached, which they can do by passing Articles of Impeachment. The legislature can also cut funding to the board which seems to me like an appropriate request of your representative.

It is our boards of health that have way too much authority given to them in 39-414. HFI will bring a bill this legislative session to give power back to the people, and the citizens must rally in their cry for its hearing and passage.

Educate and SUPPORT Small Business

They also have the comfort of knowing they can defy the orders and afford to pay any fines that come their way while the small businesses can not. It’s the small business owners who are desperate to keep their doors open that need education and support. In my opinion, we need to educate, build relationships, and stand with the small business owners while holding the elected accountable. Let’s not forget that it is the elected, beginning with Governor Little declaring the State of Emergency.

Now the district health departments unlawfully create mandates that have created an authoritarian nightmare. It is counterproductive for us to punish the business owner who is desperate to make sure they can feed their families and keep the lights.

Capitalism Works

I witnessed the free market at work on Black Friday. The wineries that I attempted to visit in Garden City required masks and were empty, while Caldwell’s wineries do not require masks and had plenty of business. Guess who got my money?

I made sure to visit three of my favorite wineries in Garden City just so that they had to tell me of their mask policy and deny me entry. I kindly educated them but firmly stood my ground. I want these business owners to feel the sting of losing business and give them a clue as to why their rooms are empty. Maybe they will see that Caldwell wineries are thriving, and if they want to be able to pay their bills they will loosen their mask requirements.

Boise’s streets felt like a ghost town on what should have been one of the biggest shopping days of the year, while the Nampa streets were packed with cars trying to park at the shopping centers. Interestingly enough, shoppers were wearing masks for the most part, but they are still choosing to spend their money in a town that is not requiring them.

I would like to see us continue to support businesses and cities that stand for liberty. Nothing we say will speak as loudly as the dollars we spend.
Divide and conquer is a historically effective tactic that I hope we don’t fall prey to. Let’s unite with small businesses who will stand against the authoritarian dictators who wish to restrict them with mandates that will eventually cause them to close their doors.

Let’s financially support small businesses that will defend our civil liberties by purchasing our goods and services through them, giving capitalism a chance to right the wrongs thrust upon us by an overreaching government. Let’s educate the police and ask them to hold to their oath and defend the constitution. Let’s hold our elected accountable and demand change.

Educate our Police, Sheriff and Community

We can also educate our police and sheriff departments. They are supporting only one set of laws, and we the people must educate them.

Many of us have spent time genuinely educating the small businesses that are important to our daily lives. The Target, Walgreens, and Costcos of the world don’t care about our rights. They are happy to participate in the tyranny because they will ultimately benefit as the small businesses crumble under the boot’s weight on their neck.

Idaho Code and Constitutional Guarantees

Pursuant to 46-1008 (2):

“No state of disaster emergency may continue for longer than thirty (30) days unless the governor finds that it should be continued for another thirty (30) days or any part thereof. “

The Governor has written extensions to the State of Emergency for 9 months, far longer than the statutorily allowable 60 days. Does this make all orders based on an ’emergency’ void after the 60th day?

The Idaho Constitution details certain human rights, which are protected in our Republic:

INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF MAN. All men are by nature free and equal and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; pursuing happiness, and securing safety.

POLITICAL POWER INHERENT IN THE PEOPLE. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit…

GUARANTY OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. The exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship shall forever be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege, or capacity on account of his religious opinions….. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship, religious sect or denomination, or pay tithes against his consent; nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship…

RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY. The people shall have the right to assemble in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives, and to petition the legislature for the redress of grievances.

UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES PROHIBITED. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated…

RESERVED RIGHTS NOT IMPAIRED. This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny other rights retained by the people.

Idaho Code 39-9003 Health Freedom Act:

(2) It is hereby declared that the public policy of the state of Idaho, consistent with our constitutionally recognized and inalienable rights of liberty, is that every person within the state of Idaho is and shall be free to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without penalty or threat of penalty.

(3) The policy stated herein shall not be applied to impair any right of contract related to the provision of health care services to any person or group.

Idaho Code 39-9004:

ENFORCEMENT.(1) No public official, employee, or agent of the state of Idaho or any of its political subdivisions, shall act to impose, collect, enforce, or effectuate any penalty in the state of Idaho that violates the public policy set forth in section 39-9003(2), Idaho Code.The attorney general shall take such action as is provided in section 67-1401(15), Idaho Code, in the defense or prosecution of rights protected under this act.

Printable Copy of Code & Protections-IDAHO Download

NOTICE FOR BUSINESSES

NOTICE PRINTABLE COPY Download

More on Civil Liberties https://pacificlegal.org/government-is-not-the-source-of-our-rights/

December 26, 2020
Mask Mandates on the Rise But Where is the Health Emergency?

As local and state governments around the nation debate legislation mandating masks, let’s review what we know about the danger of the new corona virus, the state of any health emergency, asymptomatic spread, and the impact of mask-wearing.

https://www.lesliemanookian.com/socio-political/mask-mandates-on-the-rise-but-where-is-the-health-emergency/

Following is a list of facts, data, scientific articles and other links addressing the issues outlined above that come from https://www.lesliemanookian.com/socio-political/mask-mandates-on-the-rise-but-where-is-the-health-emergency/.
Information will be updated as it becomes available.

SHARE YOUR CONCERNS WITH IDAHO HEALTH DISTRICTS

Contact information for Idaho Health Districts. Most Districts are meeting in July to discuss and vote on mask mandates for Idaho. It is critical that the public voices their concerns about the lack of scientific evidence of the effectiveness of masks and the obvious decrease in mortality for this virus. The CDC claims that testing doesn’t represent cases as a person can test positive numerous times. We should be focusing on the decrease in mortality rates as testing increases but the number of deaths has not.

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Phone: 208-334-5500
PANHANDLE HEALTH DISTRICT
Hayden | Sandpoint | Kellogg | Bonners Ferry | St Maries
https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/contact/

NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT
Clearwater | Lewis | Idaho |Nez Perce
COVID-19 related questions, please call our hotline at: 866-736-6632

SOUTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT
Email: publichealthidaho@phd3.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 455-5300

CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT
District Director Russell Duke at 208-327-8501 and by email at boh@cdh.idaho.gov

SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT
CONTACT FORM https://www.phd5.idaho.gov/contact-us/

EASTERN HEALTH DISTRICT
EIPH COVID-19 HOTLINE(208) 522-0310 or
(855) 533-3160 toll free
Email Us

SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH DISTRICT
COVID-19, call our hotline at 208.234.5875
Contact form: https://www.siphidaho.org/contact_us.php

There is no health emergency – deaths are declining and hospital bed utilization is low

The whole purpose of the lockdown and other measures was to flatten the curve so as not to overwhelm our hospital systems and despite media reports of rising cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to trend down having peaked in late April. (See graphic below.)

At this point “the curve” in Idaho is non-existent with CDC estimating 70 beds with Covid-19 patients representing 1.7% of available beds, based on 80% of hospital reporting.

We cannot determine whether these are patients who went to the hospital from Covid-19 or for another reason and then tested positive. After some calls, I was told that St. Lukes in Idaho, one of our biggest hospital chains, is testing everyone who is admitted to the hospital or comes in for a procedure. St. Alphonsus (the other big change) is only testing pre-surgery. This means a patient could go in for a heart condition and test positive, then be counted as a Covid-19 case.

Also, the Idaho website on corona states, “COVID-19 may have been the underling [sic] cause of death or contributed to the death.” That means people have died with COVID-19 not from it but have been counted as COVID deaths. What we don’t know is how many.
https://public.tableau.com/profile/idaho.division.of.public.health#!/vizhome/DPHIdahoCOVID-19Dashboard_V2/Story1

CEO’s of hospitals in Texas clearly state the case numbers and hospital bed situation are being distorted. Same for Florida.

Up to 80% of test-positive people have NO symptoms. Even 60% of those 70-79 have no symptoms Over 95% of people have moderate symptoms.

Up to 60% of all people already have background immunity due to previous coronavirus infections which are the common cold.

The median age of those who died is over 80 years and only 4% of those had no serious underlying conditions. The age and risk profile of the deaths corresponds to normal mortality patterns.

Up to 30% of the deaths were caused by the lockdown itself, panic, and fear, not the virus.

Blaine County, ID, one of the nations HOTTEST SPOTS making national news for weeks, has reported 5 deaths from Covid-19 out of over 5000 cases. That equals a fatality rate of 0.1% – the same as the normal seasonal flu.

Asymptomatic Spread

On June 8th, WHO admitted that asymptomatic spread of the virus is “very rare.” The WHO official stated (beginning at 1:16), “What portion of asymptomatic individuals actually transmit?…We have a number of reports from countries who are doing very detailed contact tracing, they’re following asymptomatic cases, they’re following contacts, and they not finding secondary transmission onward, it’s very rare. And much of that is not published in the literature. From the papers that are published….it still appears to be rare that an asymptomatic individual transmits onward…But from the data we have, it still seems to be rare that an asymptomatic person actually transmits onward to a secondary individual.”

The following day WHO and the media attempted to put that genie back in the bottle by reporting “Maria Van Kerkhove says she accepts models show up to 40% of infections come from asymptomatic people.” To be clear, the models (which were disastrously wrong) show that, but the real world data shows otherwise, as she stated the previous day. CNBC Archive.

Research and Information on Masks:

Mask wearing is bad for your health. Masks reduce our flow of oxygen and cause a condition called hypoxia or low oxygen levels in the body. Hypoxia can cause heart attacks, strokes, seizures, death and more. Low oxygen levels stress the body resulting in increased cortisol. Cortisol suppresses the immune system rendering people MORE susceptible to illness.

WHO warns that “the wide use of masks by healthy people in the community setting is not supported by current evidence and carries uncertainties and critical risks” PDF

WHO’s most recent recommendations say the following: “Masks can be used either for protection of healthy persons (worn to protect oneself when in contact with an infected individual) or for source control (worn by an infected individual to prevent onward transmission).” They do not recommend mask-wearing in healthy people unless in contact with a sick individual.

Research shows that cloth face coverings are useless at best, dangerous at worst.

OSHA says environment with less than 19.5% oxygen is unsafe. Gases such as CO2 displace oxygen. Wearing a mask for just a few seconds causes CO2 to accumulate and displace oxygen causing oxygen levels to fall below 19%. OSHA says anything below 19.5% is an “imminent threat to health or life.”

The 7 studies CDC uses to justify its mask policy do not support that end. They do not evaluate healthy people. They just hope no one will actually read the studies.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE – Harvard doctors and scientists “We know that wearing a mask outside health care facilities offers little, if any, protection from infection. Public health authorities define a significant exposure to Covid-19 as face-to-face contact within 6 feet with a patient with symptomatic Covid-19 that is sustained for at least a few minutes (and some say more than 10 minutes or even 30 minutes). The chance of catching Covid-19 from a passing interaction in a public space is therefore minimal. In many cases, the desire for widespread masking is a reflexive reaction to anxiety over the pandemic.”

Overview on Masks Comprehensive list of science on masks (covers all the points below and more)

-N95 masks are designed to protect the wearer from dangerous toxins in the environment. They do not restrict the flow of exhalation or protect anyone else.
-Surgical masks are designed to be worn in sterile environments – not around generally. Experts say that they should be changed every 20-30 minutes if worn outside a sterile environment.
-Research shows that these masks and face coverings worn outside sterile environments can become germ carriers. They interfere with normal breathing and are neither healthy nor warranted.

While individual studies may suggest masks have an impact, there have been extensive randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies, and meta-analysis reviews of RCT studies, which all show that masks and respirators do not work to prevent respiratory influenza-like illnesses, or respiratory illnesses believed to be transmitted by droplets and aerosol particles.

Anecdotal Evidence on Mask Wearing

A week apart, two 14-year-old boys died in China wearing a mask during PE.

Either I or a friend was an eyewitness to the following three cases in our little valley in the past 6 weeks:
1) A 70 ish-year-old woman wearing a mask in the Sun Valley, ID post office passed out and hit the floor, hitting her head.
2) A woman wearing a mask in Chateau Drug in Ketchum, ID a week after the above incident had a seizure.
3) Ten days ago, an elderly man walking on the bike path near Sun Valley wearing a mask hunched over saying “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe.”

Given the very low risk posed to 99% of the public, how can any government entity justify a mask mandate, let alone a state of emergency. Moreover, wouldn’t it be a good thing for all those at low risk to get the virus and be done with it not only for themselves but also because then they would protect those at risk? Isn’t natural herd immunity the BEST outcome?

For those afraid to speak against government overreach, I encourage you to remember Thomas Jefferson’s sage words:

Written by Leslie Manookian of The Greater Good, the movie.
shared with permission

MORE MASK RESOURCES:

https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1435/rr-40

https://medcraveonline.com/…/effects-of-long-duration-weari…

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18500410/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32232837/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23514282/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…/…/j.1365-2044.2006.04767.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7242931/

Hat tip to The Healthy American, Swiss Policy Research, Corona Circus and many others for their invaluable work.
Posted in Freedom, Health, SociopoliticalTagged asymptomatic, CDC, Coronavirus, COVID-19, flu, influenza, Mandates, Mask, NEJM, New England Journal of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson, WHO

July 1, 2020
6 Mind-Blowing Benefits of CBD for a Healthy Skin
Your skin is not only the largest organ in the body, but it’s also the most visible to other people. As such, you will need to give your skin the extra care it deserves to keep it healthy and young.

However, one should be careful with the products you turn to whenever you experience any skin problems because skincare products with harsh chemicals will only cause more problems. Some of the most common skin conditions are wrinkles, dryness, pimples, rashes, and redness. These issues indicate that something is amiss inside your body.

The good news is that CBD is the perfect solution as it has various health benefits. It can help in restoring much-needed moisture and nutrients to the skin, thus encouraging faster healing of your skin.

1. Treating acne

Numerous studies on CBD oil show that it has incredible anti-inflammatory benefits. This property is especially ideal for skins that are susceptible to acne because it can provide a calming effect. In most cases, acne results from inflammations, and CBD works on soothing the response, thus reducing the chances of more breakouts and redness. One can also grow marijuana plants at home by planting indoor marijuana seeds. Make sure you buy a wide array of industrial hemp farms products from trusted sources only.

Additionally, another acne trigger is excess oil production on the skin. CBD hemp capsules can help lower the secretion of sebum, thus preventing and reducing acne breakouts.

2. Skin cell rejuvenation

The endocannabinoid system in the human body is responsible for the production of new cells. However, some people have a system that does not work well, which means their basal cells are not well facilitated.

These cells form the inner epidermal layer that requires replenishment for their well-being. As such, if the skin is to remain in good condition, the new cells need to get space from the old cells.

CBD oil can be the answer to the quest for skin rejuvenation. It can interact with skin receptors to help in the production of cannabinoids for perfectly glowing skin.

3. Anti-aging

Today, most anti-aging skincare products have CBD as one of their ingredients. The reason is that CBD contains antioxidants properties, which means that it has the potential to reduce the appearance of skin aging symptoms.

Busy schedules in our lives mean that we have less time to follow a strict skincare regime. On the other hand, various factors in our environment, such as processed food diet, dehydration, and dirty environment, have an adverse impact on the skin.

A study shows that CBD is the perfect boon for healthy skin. Antioxidants help in repairing damaged skin and reducing excessive wrinkles, fine lines, ruddy skin tone, and skin dullness. The best part about the use of CBD as a skincare ingredient is that it’s a natural and effective product.

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4. Rich in vitamins

Vitamin E and D are crucial for the nourishment of the skin. These vitamins help in enhancing the elasticity of the skin. Besides, CBD contains omega 3 acids, which are necessary for healthy skin, where it can help tackle the problem of rough skin and conditions such as dermatitis.

5. Alleviates psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the deterioration of healthy skin cells. It encourages skin cells to multiply faster on the skin, causing abnormal patches. This condition can be hard to handle and is also painful.

CBD oil can help in dealing with the pain caused by psoriasis. It can also help in controlling the increased cell multiplication.

6. Antioxidant properties

When free radicals are present in the body, they can cause harm both internally and externally. Unfortunately, our environment is under trouble due to increased pollution, and as such, we come into contact with more free radicals.

According to a study, the consumption of CBD provides the body with enough antioxidants. They help the body in combating various pathogens and carcinogens that could be life-threatening. In addition, it can help deal with several diseases for a better and healthier overall body.

Care of sensitive skin

The sensitivity of the skin may cause redness, coarse and dry skin, and dullness. Sensitive skin requires extra attention, where you will need to be careful not to land on harsh products. CBD oil is soothing on the skin and a natural compound. It’s also an effective topical that works well on dealing with various issues associated with sensitive skin.

Various conditions in the environment cause harm to most skin types; it’s essential to incorporate CBD in your skincare routine since its calming effect ensures that your skin looks good throughout.

CBD products for the skin

There are a variety of CBD creams available on the market. Among some of the CBD products you can buy for your skin include:
- CBD soap
- CBD oil and serum
- CBD lip balm
- CBD salve
- CBD bath bombs & salt
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Conclusion

The cosmetic market has numerous products, and people are willing to spend a fortune in search of perfect skin. Unfortunately, most of these products are not natural, and they can cause more harm than good. CBD skincare products are the best way to go because they have overwhelming benefits and more so because it’s a natural remedy for various skin conditions. Moreover, CBD is a non-psychoactive product, and you can even use it as a detox drink for drug tests.
February 24, 2020
Cancer Parents – Self-Care is a Must
When my son was newly diagnosed it felt as though the ground opened up and swallowed ME. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t think. I couldn’t stand. Shortly thereafter I couldn’t sleep. Food lost its appeal. It was a moment by moment struggle to fight off the demons of depression, guilt, shame, and rage. All this, and I wasn’t even the one fighting for my life. It was worse – I was fighting for my son’s life.

As the days, weeks, and months wore on, I continued to focus on my son. Utterly and completely on my son. I tried to stay connected to people in the physical realm but it was hard. We were living at the hospital, fighting off unnecessary medications, pouring in necessary nutrients, and providing other supportive modalities (most against the doctor’s better judgement). But he was THRIVING! So, what I was doing was working – how could I stop… even for a minute?

It was second nature to put my self-care on hold. I mean, my world had been turned upside down and I could no longer tell you what made me happy or filled my soul. Everything I was, became about saving my son.
THIS IS NOT OKAY.

Yes, it is a worthy thing to give your all to keeping your child alive! It is admirable. BUT, you cannot pour from an empty cup.

Very quickly the fervor with which you were once able to recognize a detail, address it, handle the situation, and move on is gone. It takes more intention to focus on that detail, even more time for it to register as something to address, etc, etc. How long does it take to get that fervor back? I don’t have an answer for you. Why? Because I’m still trying to get that fervor back for myself. I am slowly regaining my SELF. I can’t help but wonder if I would be struggling with this if I had implemented better self-care policies during my son’s treatment. I will never know.

Disclaimer: I speak from a mom’s perspective here. I in no way mean to diminish what fathers experience… I simply don’t have that viewpoint. So, when I talk about moms doing this or that I do not mean that fathers are absent or uninvolved. My world greatly revolves around cancer mommas and since I am one, that is the place from which I share. Moving on…

So, what self-care did I manage to practice? Well, I drank coffee or tea. Hey, it makes me happy and I will not feel guilty for those thousands of calories I drank over the years as I sought to hold onto ANYTHING that would make any part of me happy. Apparently my mouth was the easiest to satisfy.

I had a friend who was INSTRUMENTAL in helping my body not totally collapse under the crushing weight of stress associated with my child’s cancer journey. She is a massage therapist and her blessing to me was free massages as long as my son was in treatment. Oh, how I wish she had moved states with me. What a Godsend!

Another friend is a hairdresser and offered free hair cuts during treatment. It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? But it was a HUGE blessing to know that I had that option available to me and I didn’t have to stress about the financial element of it either. Once my son was strong enough and I felt confident leaving him with my parents, I would sneak off for a date with my husband or even a date with a girlfriend.

I had to FORCE myself to go because the mom-guilt was always strong.

My main source of personal therapy came in the form of a blog. A log of the journey, if you will. While I would sit in the hospital room, monitors beeping, TV & Wii going, my boy sleeping… I would type. I would pour out my heart through the keyboard of my laptop. Some days the posts were dark, raw, transparent. Other days they were full of faith and Scripture and hope. Sometimes the post was solely photos so people could watch the journey unfold.

Regardless of the content, the daily habit of writing out updates was cathartic.

I had learned this technique 8 years prior when my family experienced a tragedy of another kind. The blog was a way for me to update everyone who was interested in one place at one time. I was not fielding calls and talking so much I lost my voice this time. Plus, now I have a log of the journey that I can revisit for many reasons. I have gone back to find facts about his treatment, emotions I dealt with during the various phases, and often times it serves as a way for me to continue grieving in a seemingly healthy way.

Transparent thought: it is still VERY HARD to look back and see that sweet little face facing the fight of his life and hearing that little voice share what was on his mind.

Toward the end of his treatment, I discovered MaxLove Project. I’ve mentioned them in previous articles so they might sound familiar by now. They were creating a pilot program called BE SUPER Boot Camp. It was a way for moms to connect online in a group and spend 21 days focusing on THEMSELVES.
The BE SUPER Plan had 7 points, each scientifically backed and shown to help reduce the effects of stress. Isn’t that what every cancer parent needs during a journey like this? Yes, yes it is. I lunged at the opportunity to be a part of this pilot program, a sort of beta test, if you will.

It was incredible. I was introduced to things I hadn’t considered and I was revisiting things that I was already aware of. It had the added bonus of creating a personal community of like-“lifed” mommas who got it. They knew what I was feeling. Many had very similar journeys – children with the same diagnosis. Others were walking a different sort of journey BUT OUR EMOTIONS WERE THE SAME.

At the end of the Boot Camp, I knew I needed to be more involved with this organization and this sort of life-giving community. I went on to become a Momma Mentor with MaxLove Project and co-led a Boot Camp for blood cancer mommas. The program was still in a beta phase and each “glitch” was a beautiful learning opportunity. I loved this group of moms just as much as I loved the original batch. I am still connected to many of them today. This kind of community is what is severely lacking on a national level. It is my goal to change that. More on that later.

Back to self-care.

KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Self-care does not need to look like a fishing trip off-grid for a week at a time or a lavish cruise in the Mexican Riviera. It can simply be curling up on the couch with a book for 20 minutes. Spending the time to blow dry your hair instead of throwing it up into a ponytail still dripping wet. It could be splurging for the large/ venti/ bigger cup at your local coffee/ tea chain.

KEEP IT FOCUSED.
Most people think of self-care in only the physical realm – does it feel good to my body? Example: manicures, massages, etc.
Do not forget about your emotional health. Does the self-care act bring you joy or anxiousness? We’re going for joy, in case you were confused. What about your spiritual health? Are you doing something that connects you to God? Prayer, meditation, worship music… all these can be self-care and they’re FREE. Your mental health. Does the self-care act require more mental energy? If you have to engage your mind a bunch your body will feel the effects and often not in a relaxing way.
What about your social health? Is the self-care act connecting you to the community that you may need to lean into for strength and support or is it pulling you further away which will make it harder to get help when you need/ want it?
These are just thoughts and ideas to get you thinking about how you can care for ALL OF YOU throughout the journey.

Each day has opportunities for you to care for a different part of you.

If you are struggling with how to care for YOU, let me walk you through 7 actions that you can keep on a back burner for when you need help directing your self-care thoughts.
1. Positive thinking. I know this sounds gimmicky, but there is legitimate science to back up the importance and power of a positive mindset.
2. Eating. Again, this can sound simple but this isn’t about comfort food. This is about nutrient-dense foods that fuel your body which will help ease the stress impact on your body, keep you healthy, and so much more.
3. Sleep. You NEED good sleep. You need even more good sleep when you are stressed. Your body takes such a beating on a journey like childhood cancer parenting that your body needs all the time it can get to repair itself. Turn off tech, diffuse soothing essential oils, stretch before you try to fall asleep.
4. Exercise. It doesn’t have to be CrossFit. It does have to be movement. A little spurt of something that gets your heart pumping and your lungs working.
5. Meditation. This takes practice and it is one of the things that will positively impact you the most. Getting control of your mind is a huge task with great benefits.
6. Community. Humans are social creatures and a cancer journey is a scenario that can easily pull us out and away from our community. Your community should be healthy, stable, strong… if you need to prune your community “garden”, so be it. Your thrivership is worth it.
7. Detox your environment. You cannot heal in a toxic environment. Whether it be people, actual chemical toxins, or emotional toxicity… you need to address that, clean it up, and replace with cleaner options.
CANCER PARENTS: Go easy on yourself. If you are in this cancer journey you know how all-consuming it can be. Sure, you find a “new normal” and learn to walk in that but then you must allow yourself the grace and space to grieve the previous normal you knew. You need to acknowledge that this is NOT the way you saw your child’s life going and really walk through those emotions. You need a safe place to talk about the ugly with people who “get it”. There is power and encouragement in simply knowing you are not alone. If you desire that kind of community, or know someone who needs it, please reach out to Reimaging Healing and let’s get you plugged in… >Contact/ Support Group< to find out more information.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! YOU CAN DO THIS! I BELIEVE IN YOU!

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: You are so important to cancer parents. You have a unique opportunity to serve a drastically under-served population who needs you more than ever before! Do you have a skillset or product that you could use to bless the parent(s) of a child fighting cancer? If yes, would you be willing to bless them? Please connect with Reimagine Healing (>Contact/ Cancer Parent Supporter<) and let us know what you are willing to do to support these parents.
December 14, 2019
Detox and Nutrition: The color code of foods

By addressing nutrition, exercise, thought patterns, and many other factors at the same time, you can break through toxic barriers and create a vibrant, healthy life, an energized, full-spectrum life! Dr. Minich has written extensively on food, healing, and wellness in her books Quantum Supplements, Whole Detox, Quantum Healing, Chakra Foods for Optimum Health and in her latest book The Rainbow Diet.

Color influences us.It can change our feelings. It may alter our behavior.

On a recent episode of HealthMade Radio local Dr. Michael Karlfeldt interviewed Deanna Minich about How Colorful Food Creates a Vibrant, Healthy Energized Life.

Her fascinating insight in to the spectrum of phytonutrients in foods was shared recently with her newsletter subscribers:

Red—Immune system and survival: Red-colored foods tend to be high in vitamin C, which supports adrenal health and immunity. Red-colored foods, such as tomatoes, lycopene, and red beets, have also been shown to be anti-inflammatory.

Orange—Reproductive health and fertility: Eating orange-colored foods abundant in carotenoids like beta-carotene may help lower the risk of reproductive issues like endometriosis. Carotenoids are also found within the ovaries and the sperm to support fertility.

Yellow—Digestion: Eating too many of the “wrong” yellow foods, like breads, baked goods, and processed cereals like corn, can put out our digestive fire and give us metabolic syndrome and even diabetes. On the other hand, eating the acidic, warming yellow foods, like lemons, ginger, and grapefruit, can help us burn brightly and rev our metabolisms.

Green—Cardiovascular health: Green foods like leafy greens are rich in nutrients such as folate, vitamin K, and naturally-occurring nitrates that make them healing and expansive for the heart and blood vessels.

Blue-Green—Thyroid health: Blue-green foods like algae, sea plants, and even spirulina contain minerals such as iodine and selenium, which nourish and support the function of the thyroid gland.

Blue-Purple—Cognition and mood: Blue-purple foods like berries and grapes have been shown to help with better brain function like learning and memory, as well as improving mood and calmness.

White—Cleansing: White foods, like white flour, white sugar, and white salt, can be toxic in high amounts. When we detox our bodies from these white foods, we may feel clearer in mind and purer in body. There are also specific white-colored foods, like garlic, coconut, sauerkraut, and cauliflower, that can help with cleansing through their antimicrobial or detoxifying effects. Fasting is also a “clearing of the inner slate” — the white of nothingness.

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Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, IFMCP

April 2, 2019
Terrifying Week for Health Freedom and Parental Rights

We had some pretty devastating decisions against our health freedom and parental rights last week.

Jonathan, in AZ, had his colon removed against his mother’s consent.

His mother dared to ask for a second opinion regarding her son’s very complicated health issues. She questioned the doctor and was severely punished.

Are we meant to all hail the white coat in this country or are we meant to have individual rights provided to us by our maker and protected by the constitution of this great republic? She was stripped of her parental making authority and banned from the hospital leaving Jonathan to face a terrifying procedure without the comfort of his mother. Jonathan has autism and one can only imagine how terrified he was, wondering if he would ever see his mother again. Does the doctor have the right to demand that you follow their recommendation or face tyrannical forced surgeries, drugs, or treatments such as chemo? Does the hospital policies trump your parental authority? Does child protective services (CPS) have the right to remove your parental rights because they don’t like the healthcare decisions you are making?

To watch the full story from his mother’s point of view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj_BaOJ9K38

In Eagle ID a group of residents has been fighting for their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on their own properties.

ADA county decided against the citizen’s health and property rights by siding with Verizon and allowing a cell tower to be placed at a very unsafe distance of 20 steps from the property line of the city of Eagle’s private property owners.

If they can’t find justice in the court system their families will be subject to known and unknown health risks of long-term exposure to radio waves and microwaves. We do know that the people within .25 mile radius of these towers will be in danger from the microwaves of the cell phone towers interfering with their bodies own EMFs, causing a variety of potential health problems including headaches, memory loss, cardiovascular stress, low sperm count, birth defects, and cancer. To add insult to injury these homeowners could face up to 20% value loss of their properties.

Should citizens be subject illness, death, noise nuisance, and or loss in property value so that others can have faster internet speed or so Verizon can continue to profit?

Is Verizon’s profit more important than the property owner’s values because they have endless money?

Are you ok with the county selling you out because they are too afraid to stand up to the bully companies?

Telecommunications Act of 1996 essentially removed the value of life and well being of the residents of an affected community in favor of money and profit and tied the hands of local officials to deny a tower based on health concerns. This does NOT excuse our local authorities from their duty to protect Idaho citizens in life and property. This means that our local authorities must get creative and assert their authority in protecting our property values for the sake of our health but they didn’t follow through on their responsibility, now it’s in the hands of the courts.

Learn More at ReactUnite.org

As we know, there is a worldwide attack on natural and holistic healing practices.

We were closely following the Jeromie & Jennifer Clark case in Canada. John Wyatt Clark’s family first used natural methods to heal their son and then took him to the hospital. According to the testimony, the baby was responsive and was also responding neurologically. That was until the hospital gave the baby WAY too much saline at WAY too fast of a rate. Instead of the hospitals’ actions coming under scrutiny, it was the healthy lifestyle of the family that has been on the chopping block. The Clark’s were found guilty and could face up to 30 years in prison.

For a full updated on this case, you can listen to David Stephan here https://www.facebook.com/david.stephan.568/videos/10161249504075722/. David Stephan has become the real journalist in this matter because he had faced a similar trial in Canada when his child died. David is an activist and tries to fight big pharma while getting the truth out about vaccines and is a proponent of healthy living. His bravery and passion are inspiring but it was a heavy blow to all of us when the Clark’s were found guilty. David reported that the journalists that were in the courtroom cheered as their rights were being stripped from them. Absolutely tragic.

There comes a time when being awake isn’t enough. We are called to rise up and stand for truth. David Stephan

Citizens, where is your line?

Do these thieving of rights only matter if it is YOUR rights that are being stolen or will you defend your neighbors rights too? Will you realize that when your neighbor loses a right they hold dear that the next one up for grab will be your own precious right? Will you have neighbors to come alongside you and defend your right because you fought alongside them or will you face tyranny alone because the right of your neighbor didn’t concern you? These are the decisions that we must face today. I have friends that are passionate about all kinds of rights; data mining, gun control, religious freedom, land rights, etc.

FIND YOUR PASSION and get involved.

If you are not sure what is most important to you just check your Facebook posts or rants. I can look at my thread and know for sure that I am deeply concerned about saving our children from the onslaught of health attacks and medical kidnapping in this country. I’m regularly reading about GMOs, parental rights, vaccinations, natural healing etc. Last but not least, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS.

We can’t fight these attacks on our freedom without you. It takes money to fight these giants and we need donations TODAY! Please become a member and also consider a monthly donation.

JOIN

Even $5.00 per month makes a difference.

Yours in Health Freedom,

Miste Karlfeldt

October 25, 2018
Monsanto Glyphosate Medical Implications

Glyphosate herbicide, more commonly known as Roundup, is the world’s most commonly used herbicide. It is sprayed on everything from homeowner’s lawns to gigantic fields of “Roundup-Ready” genetically modified crops. Though ubiquitous, many research studies suggest that this weed-killing chemical is far from benign.

This article originally appeared at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5f19QGvds&t=80s.

Learn How to DETOX from Glyphosate.

September 15, 2018
Stop the Neighborhood Cell Tower Eagle Idaho
New cell tower proposed in the backyard of neighborhood in Eagle Idaho. Home owners say,

“While we are not opposed to improved telecommunications, there are much less controversial areas for such development where safe placement is AWAY FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. Consider Nearby Open Land, instead of steps from homes! We are FOR a tower ALL can BENEFIT from, on adjacent nearby hills, rather than our backyards. We are petitioning for this tower to be STOPPED, and moved to a non-residential area where it belongs!”

<SIGN THE PETITION HERE!>

For current updates visit www.reactunite.org

ATTEND THE HEARING: new date!
October 18th
6 pm in Commissioners Main Hearing Room #1235 (first floor),
200 W Front St, Boise, ID
ATTENTION: Our Eagle Neighborhood off Beacon Light between Ballanytne & Eagle Rd IS THE NEXT PROPOSED SITE FOR A MONO-PINE CELL TOWER! IF ADA COUNTY APPROVES THE PERMIT MANY SURROUNDING HOME OWNERS WILL BE FORCED TO LIVE WITH IT, OR MOVE, WHILE THE PROPERTY OWNERS MAKE ENDLESS MONEY. WE ARE UNITING ALL EFFORTS TO HAVE IT RE-LOCATED!

SIGN THE PETITION AND JOIN THE 60+ HOMES WITHIN 1,000 FT OF IMPACT NOW!

1. Tell ADA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING TO DENY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT required to erect this tower on RESIDENTIAL ZONED PROPERTY and to RESPECT AND PROTECT CITY OF EAGLE PROPERTY OWNERS INVESTMENTS, PRIVACY, QUALITY OF LIFE, SAFETY & HEALTH.

2. Tell the TAYLOR FAMILY, OWNERS OF 2557 N. SKY VIEW LANE, EAGLE, ID that moving to our beautiful state and misusing their residential property for business and financial gain at the expense of the City of Eagle, ID residents is not OK!

· THE PROPERTY OWNERS DO NOT LIVE ON PROPERTY WHICH IS ZONED ADA COUNTY, NOT CITY OF EAGLE.

· THE PROPERTY OWNERS DISCREETLY SIGNED A LEASE WITH VERIZON IN DECEMBER 2017 FOR A MONTHLY LEASE PAYOUT. WE WERE NOT INFORMED UNTIL MAY, NOR CONSIDERED IN THEIR GREEDY DECISION.

· THE PROPOSED TOWER MARKER IS LITERALLY PLACED APPROXIMATELY 25 STEPS FROM THE CLOSEST PROPERTY LINE, 60 STEPS FROM THE NEAREST FAMILY’S POOL, AND 80 STEPS FROM NEAREST HOMES! THIS DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR THE 50×50 FOOT ENCLOSURE PLACED WITHIN STEPS OF OUR PROPERTY LINES!

3. Tell POWDER RIVER DEVELOPMENT, LLC of Eagle, in conjunction with HORIZON TOWER, LLC of California on behalf of VERIZON, to MOVE THE TOWER TO A NON-RESIDENTIAL AREA, and hold them accountable for MISLEADING OUR RESIDENTS with the following information:

·Homes within 1,000ft of the proposed site may or may not have received notification of the community meeting in May via mail.

·We are finding these notification(s) provided conflicting information on date, time and place.

Most have not been concerned, and did not attend the community meeting simply based on the outdated (6+ years) satellite map that was sent out in notification, showing minimal homes in the area. This map went a step further to add to our confusion by cropping out Beacon Light just above the image, or any main road/cross streets for that matter to help in determining location. Most of us, upon looking at that map had no idea where this area was. The most current satellite map from 2017 of exact areas shows a much different picture with thriving developments, and a TRUE picture of the impact of erecting a cell tower will cause. REFERENCE ABOVE IMAGES.

Document Discrepancies: Several documents state heights ranging from 65’-93’. Site placement markers have been moved on the property, however geo coordinates do not match newest location (red arrow).

We are not overstating the issues below. All information is readily available online and quite telling.

1. BE READY FOR A DECREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY VALUE! You will be required to disclose this tower on any and all home/property sale transactions. Homeowners all over the country with towers being erected near their homes are dealing with value losses up to 20% or more!

2. Additionally, the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT in our rural area includes disruption to animal and bird migration patterns, and loss of habitat.

3. Apart from, and in addition to the unknown health and environmental concerns, cell towers become EYESORES (even when falsely made to look like trees). Unfortunately, this one will stand alone in a property of weeds, enclosed by a 50×50 fence with no chance of blending in.

4. NOISE NUISANCE from AC units & generators, INVASION of PRIVACY as workers will have clear shots into windows of homes and yards.

5. Last but definitely not least are the ample disturbing publications in recent research by top world renowned scientists and doctors over the UNKNOWN HEALTH RISKS of long-term effects of exposure to cell towers which emit high-frequency radio waves, or microwaves. Safe distance from these towers is .25 miles. YOU are INSIDE of the .25 mile unsafe area! The closer you are, the greater the danger. The microwaves from cell phone towers have been shown to interfere with your body’s own EMFs, causing a variety of potential health problems, including Headaches, Memory loss, Cardiovascular stress, Low sperm count, Birth defects, and Cancer.
Watch GENERATION ZAPPED available online through Amazon An eye-opening documentary about the true cost of living in the wireless age.
August 31, 2018
Cabbage: 11 Varieties and 20 Health Benefits
Did you know that you don’t need to purchase organic cabbage to avoid pesticides? EWG reports that only two of more than 700 cabbage samples contained more than one pesticide residue. 86 percent of cabbage samples contained no detectable pesticide residue. Stock up on this hearty leafy green and all its health benefits.

The health benefits of cabbage include its frequent use as a treatment for constipation, stomach ulcers, headaches, obesity, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease.

What is Cabbage?

Cabbage is a leafy green, red, or white biennial vegetable which is grown annually. This cruciferous vegetable belongs to the Brassica family and is round or oval in shape. It consists of soft, light green or whitish inner leaves covered with harder and dark green outer leaves. It is widely used throughout the world and can be prepared in a number of ways, but most commonly, it is included as either a cooked or raw part of many salads. Cabbage belongs the group of cole crops, which means that it is closely related to broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Here are 11 varieties of cabbages and their uses

1. Cannonball Cabbage
This is a small, green cabbage variety that is sometimes described as a mammoth Brussels sprout, and them most common variety found at grocery stores and markets. They only grow to be about 12 inches across (which still makes for a lot of delicious greenery) with very dense leaves, making it perfect for shredding into coleslaw or sauerkraut.

2. Bok Choy
Bok choy is in fact a type of cabbage, but develops thick, white and watery-crisp stems and leaves that are green and tender. More akin to Swiss chard or spinach than a regular head of cabbage, bok choy makes an excellent addition to sautéed vegetable sides, stir-fries and Asian inspired soups.

3. Choy Sum
Sometimes labeled as ‘Chinese Cabbage’ choy sum can be found at mot grocery stores and all Asian food markets. This cabbage looks similar to bok choy, but is slightly slimmer and longer, with crispier stems and very tender leaves. It’s great chopped into an Asian salad with oranges and peanuts.

4. Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage
This cabbage variety originates from Yorkshire in the U.K., but has morphed into a classic American heirloom over the centuries. The green cabbage has a heart or cone shaped head, which forms into a point that is surrounded by similar shape pale green leaves. These cabbages usually weigh 3-4 pounds and are excellent for plain steaming or light sautéing.

5. January King Cabbage
This curly-leafed cabbage displays gorgeous blue-green leaves with brushes of purple and dapples of turquoise. As the name implies, this cabbage variety enjoy cool weather and can even be planted in the fall for winter harvests. Rather small at 1 pound a head, this showy cabbage is great roasted and served as a unique side dish.

6. Napa Cabbage
Oblong in shape with crisp stems and frilly, greenish yellow leaves, this cabbage variety is sweet and softer than the average green cabbage. It is delicious raw in salads as a dumpling filler or steamed with other leafy greens and drizzled with lemon juice.

7. Portugal Cabbage
Another type of green cabbage, Portugal cabbage originates from the Mediterranean region. The plant features large, spread and ribbed leaves but forms no head; the rib part of the leaf and the top of the stem are the parts that are eaten. The leaves are tough but fantastic in a hearty Portuguese style soup!

8. Red Drumhead Cabbage
Red cabbages are typically tougher and deeper in flavor than green cabbages, and were traditionally harvested in the fall for pickling. Plant breeding has now allowed for more tender varieties of red cabbage that can be shredded into salads and coleslaws. Red cabbages are great options for veggie patches, as they tend to attract less worms and produce large, round heads.

9. Savoy Cabbage
The crinkly leaves of the beautiful savoy cabbage are deep green along the edges, turning yellow toward the base. The flavor of a savoy is earthy but mild, and smaller heads are perfect for grating or slicing into salads and stir-fries. Savoy cabbage is also a great choice for fermented foods like homemade kimchi!

10. Walking Stick Cabbage
This 2 to 3 foot tall variety looks more like kale than cabbage, the leaves of which can be steamed or lightly sautéed when young. Originally from Great Britain, the larger leaves of this cabbage were once used as wrappers for baking hearth breads. The cabbage received its name from the strength of the stem, which is often saved for use as a walking stick, plant stake or bean pole.

11. Winnigstadt Cabbage
German in origin, the Winnigstadt cabbage displays dark green, glossy leaves in a large and dense head with a small point. This cabbage requires ample growing space, with its outer leaves spreading up to 3 or 4 feet across, and unfortunately often attracts worms. Sweeter in flavor than most other cabbages, this variety is ideal for raw salads and coleslaw, but is also an excellent choice for sauerkraut.

Nutrition

Cabbage is a very good source of manganese, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is also rich in various vitamins including vitamin C, B6, A, K, and E. With a 100 gram serving of cabbage containing about 25 calories, it proudly takes the title of a healthy addition to your diet. It is also high in antioxidants including flavonoid, zeaxanthin, lutein, choline, and beta-carotene.

Health Benefits of Cabbage

Did you know that the inexpensive and widely used cabbage can practically work miracles? Let’s take the look at the best ones!

Antioxidant Agent

Cabbage acts as a good detoxifier too, meaning that it purifies the blood and removes toxins, primarily free radicals and uric acid which are the main causes of rheumatism, gout, arthritis, renal calculi, skin diseases, and eczema. This detoxifying effect of cabbage is due to the high content of vitamin C and sulfur in it.

Anti-inflammatory Agent

Cabbage is known to accumulate a build-up of cadmium-binding complexes in its leaves and one of the main components of that is glutamine. Glutamine is a strong anti-inflammatory agent, so consuming it can reduce the effects of many types of inflammation, irritation, allergies, joint pain, fever, and various skin disorders.

Supports the Body Against Cancer

One of the most celebrated health benefits of cabbage is its powerful antioxidant quality. This means that cabbage and other similar vegetables scavenge free radicals from the body, which can be detrimental to overall health and are major contributors to cancer and heart diseases.

It also contains another and glucosinolates that can be converted into isothiocyanate compounds that help in the prevention of various cancers including breast cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and colon cancer.

Red cabbage also has a number of anti-cancer compounds, like lupeol, sinigrin, and sulforaphane (glucosinolates derived isothiocyanate), which are known to stimulate enzyme activity and inhibit the growth of tumors that lead to cancer. One study, performed primarily on Chinese women, showed a significant reduction in breast cancer when cruciferous vegetables like cabbage were regularly added to their diet.

Supports the Digestive Tract

Cabbage is very rich in fiber and glucosinolates, which is the main health benefit of roughage. This helps the body retain water and it maintains the bulkiness of the food as it moves through the bowels. Thus, it is a good remedy for constipation and other problems related to digestion.

Roughage deficiency can be really fatal, but it is one that is commonly overlooked in the maintenance of personal health. A lack of roughage in food can result in constipation, which is the root cause of many other ailments and health hazards such as stomach ulcers, headaches, gastrointestinal cancers, indigestion, and a subsequent loss of appetite. The dangers of roughage deficiency even extend to skin diseases, eczema, premature aging, and hundreds of mild to serious conditions.

Regulates Heart Health & Cholesterol

By binding the bile acids, it helps to lower your total LDL cholesterol levels. Cabbage is also rich in polyphenols, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases by reducing blood pressure and preventing platelet build-up.

Protects from Radiation Therapy

Cabbage has a rare compound called 3,3′-diindolylmethane (DIM), which has been shown to prevent the risks associated with radiation therapy. It helps in ensuring that the red and white blood cells and the platelet count remain existent, which is often not the case during radiation therapy. Therefore, DIM is also favored for use during cancer treatment in order to protect healthy tissue.

Boosts Immunity

Due to the high vitamin C content of cabbage, it helps in boosting the immune system and fighting off free radicals.

Skin Care & Vitamin C

As mentioned already, cabbage is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, anthocyanins, and sulfur, since it is a cruciferous vegetable. Antioxidants play a major role in skin health and the general toning and improvement of the body in response to the aging process. Free radicals can be an underlying cause of wrinkles, skin discoloration, spots, and many other conditions. Therefore, the antioxidants you get by eating cabbage can cause a turn-around in your aging processes, leaving you feeling and looking healthy and young. It also helps in preventing the onset of acne.

Weight Loss
Cabbage is frequently recommended for people who want to lose weight in a healthy way. Since cabbage is packed with many beneficial vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, it is a healthy dietary option for people to eat and is quite filling since it has high levels of fiber, which add bulk to the bowels. It is also low in calories, amounting to only 33 calories in a cup of cooked cabbage.

Prevents Cataract

Cabbage is a rich source of beta-carotene, so many people, particularly as they get older, turn to cabbage for its ability to prevent macular degeneration and promote good eye health and delay cataract formation.

Hair Care

Cabbage being rich in sulfur and silicon helps in preventing dry hair. It also has a high vitamin A content that acts as an antioxidant and promotes hair health and hair growth.

May help to Prevent Prostate Cancer

Beta-carotene has been positively linked to reduced chances of prostate cancer, which is an extra bonus on top of other anti-carcinogenic effects of cabbage!

Improves Brain Health

Let’s not forget that cabbage is a very powerful brain food! The presence of vitamin K and anthocyanins within cabbage can give a strong boost to mental function and concentration. Vitamin K is essential for the production of sphingolipids, the myelin sheath around nerves. This wrapping is what protects nerves from damage and decay. Therefore, consuming vitamin K can improve your defense against neural degeneration, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.

Furthermore, the anthocyanins in cabbage are a current area of research, but early indications point to it being a more powerful source of antioxidants than vitamin C, and red cabbage has even more types of anthocyanins than normal cabbage. It also appears that the nutrient uptake is not limited by anything and that people can eat as much cabbage as they want, and continue to accumulate antioxidants, which help fight off diseases, reduce chances of cancer, improve the nervous system, and increase brain function.

Cabbage, being rich in iodine, also helps in the proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system, along with keeping the glands of the endocrine system in proper condition.

Improves Bones

Cabbage, as well as all cruciferous vegetables, are great sources of minerals, like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These three essential minerals are integral in the protection of bones from degradation and the onset of conditions like osteoporosis and general bone weakening.

Regulates Blood Pressure

The presence of potassium in cabbage also makes it a wonderful way to protect yourself from elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Potassium is a vasodilator, which means that it opens up the blood vessels and eases the flow of blood, so it isn’t being forced in a stress-inducing way through constricted arteries and veins. Overall, cabbage is a great shield against many types of dangerous conditions!

Reduces Muscle Aches

When certain bacteria ferment the sugars in cabbage during the preparation of sauerkraut, lactic acid is released. It isn’t the easiest compound to find in a diet, but it has been shown to reduce muscle soreness and aches, so in some small way, cabbage can help in general pain relief and muscle soreness, depending on how it is prepared.

Speeds-up Healing

Cabbage is rich in sulfur, which is a very useful nutrient as it fights infections. A deficiency of sulfur can result in microbial infections and a greatly reduced healing speed. It also reduces the frequency and severity of ulcers.

Other benefits

Cabbage can also be used for the treatment of varicose veins, leg ulcers, and peptic and duodenal ulcers.

Basically, this common component of your Chinese dishes could be a miraculous addition to your diet. Don’t be afraid to add cabbage to your daily diet, whether it is in your soup or salad, and that small change will help you live a healthier and longer life.

Uses of Cabbage

Cabbage can be used in various culinary uses and can be incorporated into our daily diet in the following ways:
- Salads: Cabbage can be shredded into salads with salt and other spices.
- Soups: It can also be boiled into a soup and served hot.
- Stews: It can be served raw or steamed into a stew with water and salt.
- Sauerkraut learn how to make your own
References
Article last updated on August 10, 2018 by OrganicFacts

This article originally appeared at: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-cabbage.html.
August 28, 2018
17 Amazing Benefits of Pineapples
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits, which have been celebrated for centuries not only for their unique taste but also for their miraculous health benefits. Eat a cup of pineapple chunks to reap its amazing benefits, such as boosting immunity, improving bone and eye health, and aiding in digestion. It is also anti-inflammatory in nature and helps in curing coughs and colds and accelerating weight loss.

90 percent of conventional pineapples had no detectable pesticide residues you don’t have to pick up an organic pineapple it’s on the clean 15 list from EWG.

What is Pineapple?

Pineapple, also known as ananas, is a delicious tropical fruit surrounded by thorny spikes and topped with hard, waxy leaves that are sometimes up to thirty per fruit. The fruit is up to a foot long and has a combination of sweet and tart taste. Pineapple belongs to the Bromeliaceae family and is actually a composite fruit made of coalesced berries that grow at the crown of a fruiting tree. The name pineapple evolved in the 17th century due to its structure and appearance being similar to pine cones.

Pineapples are a storehouse of several health benefits due to their nutrients. They contain bromelain, protein, carbohydrates, sugar, and soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. The vitamins in these fruits include vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, thiamin, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, and folate. Minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, sodium, and magnesium are also found in pineapples. These tropical fruits are low in calories and are, therefore, a major part of weight loss diets.

Pineapple Uses

The fruit can be added to your daily diet in many forms, most commonly by cutting them into pineapple chunks to snack on! Crushed pineapple can also be added to cupcakes, cookies, bars, ice creams, yogurt, and various other desserts. Fresh pineapple juice or smoothie is another popular and delicious way to start your day. Its antioxidant-rich juice is also enjoyed around the world as the tropical drink, pina colada.

Pineapple leaves are used as wallpaper and in ceiling insulation. Pineapple fragrance oils are also popular due to their tropical touch.1

Health Benefits of Pineapple

The pineapple fruit is known to offer several benefits. Let us discuss each benefit in detail below.

Boosts Immunity

Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, which makes it one of the richest sources of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C helps in reducing illnesses and boosting the immune system by stimulating the activity of white blood cells and acting as an antioxidant to defend against the harmful effects of free radicals.

Improves Bone Health

Pineapple contains an impressive amount of manganese. Manganese is a trace mineral essential for the strengthening of bones as well as their growth and repair, as well as the creation and activation of certain enzymes. This is according to a report on the nutritional value and benefits of pineapple published in the International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences. A single serving of the tropical fruit can provide you with more than 70% of your daily requirement of this mineral.

Treats Cough and Cold

Pineapple is rich in both bromelain and vitamin C, therefore it helps in preventing and treating respiratory illnesses while eliminating phlegm and mucus from your body if you’ve already contracted an illness or infection. These two nutrients are connected with the reduction of phlegm and mucus build up in the respiratory tracts and sinus cavities.

In order to check the impact of pineapple on immunity levels, almost 100 children were fed no fruit, some fruit, and lots of fruit daily in a nine-week study. Children who ate pineapple showed a lower risk of viral infections and children who the most had almost four times more white blood cells than the other two groups. This clearly shows that consuming pineapple daily is positively linked to increased immunity levels.

Have you ever heard of drinking pineapple juice to alleviate your cough? It works!

On top of containing tons of illness-fighting vitamin C, pineapples have bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. This combination of nutrients helps to fight off disease and kill bacteria, including those found in your throat! In fact, research has found that raw extracts from pineapple could decrease mucus five times faster than over-the-counter cough syrups.

What kinds of coughs can it help?

Pineapple juice can treat most persistent coughs, as long as they aren’t from something more serious like pneumonia. If you have a cold, skip the cough syrup and go straight for pineapple juice. It’s less expensive, healthier, and tastes much better.

Relieves Asthma

Pineapple aids in reducing the symptoms of asthma. It contains essential nutrients like vitamin C, bromelain, and beta-carotene, which help reduce inflammation often faced by asthmatics.

How to Pick a Pineapple?

The ripeness and freshness of a pineapple can be determined by the smell if its base (no matter how green the crown is). Pick a pineapple, the base of which smells sweet, just like pineapple juice. A fragrance-free pineapple is either harvested too early or is not sweet as it should be.

Note: If you are planning to consume a pineapple, cut the crown and keep the fruit in the fridge placing it upside down. Generally, the sweetness settles at the bottom of the fruit and this will help in distributing it throughout the pineapple. It’s best to have pineapple slices when it’s fresh so as to get maximum nutrition from it.

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Article last updated on August 24, 2018 by OrganicFacts

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