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What Is Cloud Seeding? Are Scientists Trying To Play God?

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Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day!
From early childhood we have taken notice of the clouds. Watching their formation, waiting for any spectacular changes, and delight in the patterns they create. When it rained it cleaned the air, we played in the puddles and everything felt refreshed. Rainwater was used for everything that needed clean water.

It seems that the world is now facing and fighting the so-called “climate change”. What seems to be creating this problem?
So many events are the cause of this, with the cutting down of the forests, pollution from industrial plants, Plastics and so many more sources. I am only going to concentrate on one pollution problem in this article…cloud seeding; and how it affects our health.

If one pays attention, our early morning sunshine tends to be quickly blocked out by mass chemtrails of silver iodide that are broadcasted by numerous high-altitude jets. Cloud seeding is a technique to increase precipitation by spraying substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei. While this method, which began in 1936 by General Electric Research Labs. The American chemist and meteorologist, Vincent J Scheafer developed the first cloud seeding event. He used silver iodide– an inorganic compound and dry ice to improve the creation of the ice crystals in the clouds. The first event was to create snow in Massachusetts. Successful, and that is history.

The concern I do know of is that silver iodide that is used, can contaminate the air and water. It can lead to health problems for humans, for example, skin irritation, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory problems. And a big issue the cloud seeding rains and snow storms cannot be controlled; therefore, these massive storms are blamed for so called natural disasters like floods, tsunamis, droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, plagues, and famines, which cause serious harm to human health. My friend from Mexico, stated that after the cloud seeding was first used there, more people started to develop cancers.

There is so much more on this subject that I am finding out about. Man cannot play God and get away with it. Many are suffering the consequences of this ill thought-out practice. After all the rain falls onto the ground, but these chemicals still get caught in the clouds which become a part of the atmosphere, and the water supply. The planet and its people will all suffer together.

Trying to keep you informed.
Marie

What Are The Affects of Sleep On Your Brain Health?

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If you are like many people; you may wake up maybe once or twice during the night, while this is common, these nighttime awakenings may have a detrimental effect on your brain health, specifically if you wrestle to fall back asleep. There have been studies highlighting the consequences of insufficient sleep and insomnia on the health of the brain. Swedish studies are investigating the possible link between sleep quality duration and the onset of dementia. This study was conducted over a
19.2-year span.

Those who had problems entering a sleep state, even if they maintained sleep or awoke early in the morning, were more likely to develop dementia. Comparatively, a short duration of sleep was linked to a heightened dementia risk. The analysis proposal was the symptoms of insomnia heightened the risk of dementia among those who get less than seven hours of nightly sleep.

The study group suggests that the symptoms of insomnia raised the risk of dementia in those who had a minimum of seven hours of sleep compared to those who did not have insomnia. So, the study was concluded that a short duration of sleep and insomnia both hike the risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults. Unfortunately, this is beginning to affect the younger folks as well.

Stress and many environmental combinations can create and exasperate insomniac symptoms. These may have a toil on allowing the brain to relax its activity to relax enough to allow the body to sleep. Turning off your EMF’s two hours before bed.
Refrain from food and beverages at least 2-3 hours before retiring; so your body can relax and not digest.
Deep breathing into your gut throughout the day. Link for techniques:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2022/08/proper-breathing-techniques/
Leaning to calm the body during the day can be a challenging task. It’s an important way to alleviate stress, but It will take effort and practice. Link to help:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2021/10/sometimes-doing-nothing-often-leads-to-the-very-best-something/
Watch what you eat, and when; for example, caffeine, alcohol, sugars should be avoided or limited anywhere near bedtime. I suggest keeping a food diary and experiment, writing down what works and lets you sleep vs. what fails your body. Be diligent and you will get results. I have been on the pathway to retrain my body to sleep. I’m still on the journey.

mariexray@webtv.net
To keep informed.
Marie

Your Toothbrush Can Protect You From Alzheimer’s

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Scientists are very concerned with the increasing population of elderly that are becoming disabled with different brain disorders, especially Alzheimer’s. In fact, some studies are showing that Alzheimer’s in not just a disease of the elderly, because unfortunately it is progressing into the younger population. We all know someone who has developed this disease and we are desperate to know why.

It is a preventable disease, that is an important factor. There are a few factors to know and this is just one avenue that researchers have opened up and are pursuing its depths. This one has been overlooked by many, but founded as redeemably urgent.

More than 500 species of bacteria reside in the mouth, but there is one that can deem severe or even dangerous, corroding the gums and decaying the teeth. It is called Porphyromonas gingivitis.

What is even more devastating  is that this infection can travel from mouth to other parts of the body, including the liver and coronary arteries. So it is a known risk factor for heart and artery disease. But now it is found in the brain’s of Alzheimer’s patients.

P gingivalis also produces poisonous enzymes called  gingipains which have been linked to other Alzheimer’s-associated proteins called tau and ubiquitin. The amyloid and tau proteins are the effect of Alzheimer’s not the cause. It’s the result of the infection not the cause of dementia. There are conclusive results that the infection can be prevented. But once the disease microbe is established in the brain, it’s too late. No amount of good oral hygiene will help, so remember PREVENTION IS THE KEY. Some other oral health options to check into:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2020/11/is-your-smile-keeping-you-healthy/

Loving and Caring,
Marie

Fiber and It’s Effect On The Body

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Fiber, known as roughage is the part of the plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans) of which the body cannot break down. It passes through the body undigested, relatively intact, keeping the digestive system clean and healthy, easing bowel movements, as well as flushing cholesterol and harmful carcinogens out of the body.  The body has to eliminate what it doesn’t need from the foods consumed. This is where fiber comes in. The colon receives the remainder of food after the process of digestion and absorption from the small intestine. Fiber is the remaining elements from our plant food after it has gone through the small intestine. The colon will then extract all the nutrients, minerals and water from the final bits of the food. This absorption happens through the walls of the colon. This is vital for the body’s health to have this process work efficiently; if not the body becomes toxic and malnourished. If it doesn’t get eliminated, it becomes rotten food within the colon. The bowel movements become sluggish and compromised; and sometimes non-existent…thus constipation is a result.  As I worked in the medical field and interviewing patients for exams, it was not uncommon to hear that some would have bowel movement once a week and even once a month. To them this was normal. The elimination of undigested food is equally as important as the digestion and assimilation of food.

Many people should consider incorporating plant-based fiber into their diet, because it seems to be lacking, based on the onset of diseases that seem to be progressing at this time. The low-fiber diets are one of the leading causes for diverticulitis, IBS, constipation, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids…these are lifestyle diseases and can be prevented and treated with diet. People consume supplements or energy bars for their fiber. These are not the best source of fiber for the body’s needs. Diet plant-based food sources are the only way the body will assimilate and process and fill its needs.

There are two kinds of plant-based fiber: Soluble and Insoluble: 
A healthy body needs a combination of both of these.
Soluble fiber is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the gut. It can be found in a variety of foods; some fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lentils, peas and some grains like oats. When soluble fiber is ingested, it binds with water in the gut and slows down the digestive process, this process helps to regulate blood sugar levels and promote fullness.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and just passes through the digestive system largely intact. Some common sources are wheat bran, some forms of beans, certain vegetables, GMO-free organic popped popcorn, whole grains. Insoluble fiber keeps the body’s promotion of regular movements by adding bulk to stool thus helping it to move quickly through the digestive tract. Because it isn’t digested, it is not a source of calories.
Some suggestions to add plant-based fiber: start low, go slow and keep adding as the body accepts it. When adding to a compromised system, mash, chop, use blender, or food processor, Next tool for healthy digestion is consuming lots of water. Lack of water in the digestive system can result in ulcers, indigestion, heartburn, fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, improper function of any of the organs, partial digestion and constipation

Be kind to your body,
Marie

 

Navigating the Perks and Pitts of Caffeine

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While organic coffee and tea offer potential benefits, it’s crucial to point out the down-sides. It does have addictive properties. Many coffee enthusiasts who miss their regular brew, can experience withdrawals ranging from irritability to a migraine headache.

Morning comes too early, and we have to wake up and function. Whether it was a restless sleep, stress, too much thinking about anything important or not; our body has been robbed of vitality. We manage to get out of bed and out the door, but we are not on all cylinders. We have to have our caffeine, whether in coffee, expresso, energy drinks, anything to wake up. Are these beverages really good for our body? Are there any better options? Caffeine is a stimulant of the central nervous system, similar to cocaine and amphetamines in the same manner. It increases the heart rate and rhythm, changes the diameter of the blood vessels, and affects coronary circulation, blood pressure, urination, and other physiological functions, and creates more insomnia.

Coffees and energy drinks are big marketing items that keep the public coming back for more, without them there can be withdrawals that no one wants to experience. I did; mine, trust me was a horrible nightmare.

In large amounts caffeine can kill you! One–two cans of energy drinks with its large amounts of caffeine (400 mg) have sent some folks to the ER, with increased electrical activity which is responsible for the squeezing and relaxing of the heart’s chambers. They felt like “their heart was going to explode within their chest.” In a study done on heart patients, it was revealed that people who drank five or more cups of coffee daily had twice as many heart attacks as non-drinkers.

Caffeine amounts vary per how it’s processed, but contain between 100–200 mg. per serving. Different medications, herbs, supplementations can interfere with the effects of caffeine. But you wouldn’t even know it until it happens to you, and hopefully it won’t be too late. Let’s not risk an unwanted episode. Our body keeps changing and the chemical imbalances from our environments and food keep altering our body’s ability to aid with the healing processes. Each time you ingest a toxin the body will go out of its way to heal itself; then one day unbeknownst to you it doesn’t heal. Our body is trying to tell us something if it fatigued. People need to pay attention and give it what it needs–sleep and rest, also proper food to replenish it. One can’t beat a tired horse to run a race; eventually it will collapse. I had to retrain myself to sleep, because of years of sleep deprivation. Along with that, came the change of diet and lifestyle which helped get my body back to functioning properly.
Comments or questions?
mariexray@webtv.net

Loving and Caring,
Marie

Are Your Cravings Taking Control Of Your Body?

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Cravings are something that we may have to deal with in our lives. It would be wonderful if the food we craved gave us some kind of nutritional support or really did help us to FEEL better. Usually not, that is the unfortunate part. Very often cravings can be multi-faceted. What I mean by that is the cravings may be caused by; for example blood sugar issues, gut issues, nutrient deficiency and poor diet which consists of the chemical preservatives and additives in these foods which produces in the body what’s called ‘toxic hunger’. This is a chemically induced reaction.

The processed food companies have added so many chemical additives to their products to make them taste better and if it tastes better, it will sell more and people will keep buying and the company gets the profit. Unfortunately, the buyer suffers because of the toxic effects of these poisons within the body. Some of these can be extremely addictive; especially in the case of refined sugar, white flour. and processed carbs. It took over a month for me to detox from refined sugar cravings. Studies have shown sugar withdrawal can be as bad a getting off heroin. The other flavorings and chemicals that we cannot even pronounce, play havoc in sometimes worse ways imaginable.

Actually, fulfilled cravings can be harmful to your body; the cravings sometimes get worse after you give in to your temptation…it’s what is called an addiction. You struggled with it, the ‘toxic hunger’,  your will-power ran out and you were beat by your craving. Now your body gets the brunt of it.

What people fail to realize is that cravings are not hunger to feed the body per say, it is to feed the irresistible need within the brain and satisfy your mouth. It is a body that has gone rampant. and needs to release the toxic load. Begin to ‘hear your body out’!…listen to your body’s voice.

My suggestion is to keep a food journal. You keep record of your each day’s food intake, how does your body react to it? Be specific. Try only one new food item at a time so your body doesn’t ‘tail-spin’ and it’s easier to keep track of. Eliminate from your diet as necessary, based on your body’s reactions.  http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/about/

Two important brain neurotransmitters for proper functioning:
Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Having the right amount of dopamine is important for both your body and your brain. It helps the nerve cells to send messages to each other.
Serotonin acts as a hormone…it carries messages between in the nerve cells in your brain (central nervous system), and throughout your body (peripheral nervous system). This creates long-lasting feelings of happiness.

It is best to give our body what it needs to keep healthy and you will cease to experience these nasty cravings and addictions. I changed my diet and my cravings vanished. Some food suggestions for these two neurotransmitters are:
Some foods that contain Dopamine: Do organic; almonds, apples, avocados, beets, bananas chocolate, pumpkin seeds, turmeric, green leafy, coffee, etc.
Some foods containing Serotonin: Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, eggs, turkey, pineapple, all foods containing L-Tryptophan, (calming the body). Can supplement L-Tryptophanand GABA. (These supplements work great for those who have sleeping issues). Also chromium and ALA (Alpha Lipoid Acid) are helpful to reduce cravings.
Caring,
Marie

Make Life Very Sweet…Have a Honey of a Day!

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We do know that Winnie the Pooh loves to eat honey, in fact, that’s all he eats. Who doesn’t like honey? It feeds the palate with a mild delicious sweetness. Sure, it’s sweet, but there is much more to honey than we realize. Honey has so many astounding health benefits. Everything from brain heath, to wound healing, to promoting gut health and it also has antibacterial effects. Now of course I am speaking of “RAW” honey. Many of these benefits I will cover in this article.

RAW honey helps with those pesky seasonal allergies as well as dust mites. There is a natural protectant against specific allergies because it’s a ‘vaccine’ itself that contains trace amounts of pollen. It has various anti-inflammatory characteristics that fight allergy symptoms. Purchase raw, local, and organic for best results.

RAW honey aids in intellectual development. Do you seem to forget basic things? Maybe trying to form clear thoughts? Honey might help by providing your brain with more energy to think and process thoughts. It has an ability to improve memory by helping your brain to recover faster. The antioxidant properties of honey help the brain cells to thrive and stay in shape.

RAW honey is used for dressing burns and wounds. In a randomized trial of burn victims. honey dressing worked better than silver sulfadiazine dressing. After one to two weeks the skin grew back faster, inflammation reduced quicker and there was better control of infection with the honey dressing.

RAW honey reduces the presence of infection causing bacteria in the gut, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterocolitis, and others which are known to cause diarrhea; while acting to stimulate the growth of beneficial species of healthy gut bacteria.

RAW honey acts as a sleep aid. It can naturally induce sleep as well as improved sleep quality. Its rich content helps raise insulin levels which in turn release serotonin. This chemical converts to melatonin which is a critical component for creating sleep.

RAW honey creates healthy skin. Using it as a face mask, honey has binding capabilities to help reduce to signs of aging; also reduces blemishes, and fights acne and other bacterial issues.

For the best of nature’s health benefits choose the right RAW honey. First option, go to your local farmers market for your purchase. You want RAW, unpasteurized, (organic, if possible), read labels carefully…no added any ingredients. No markets? Options are health food stores and organic grocery stores that sell RAW honey. As a child I got to experience RAW honey directly from the hive; I was in heaven. So you will notice the difference.

Honey doesn’t replace fruit and vegetables in your diet, but can replace refined sugars as an alternative sweetener. Also be warned, those who have sugar issues, check with your doctor.

Have a sweet day,
Marie

What Is Nerve Energy? How Does It Affect Me?

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What is the body’s primary need to increase your brain power? The greatest need is nerve energy. Although it is not the only need—it is the primary need. Without wellbeing nerve power is elusive. How then does one acquire nerve energy? I am glad you asked. Nerve energy is created by the brain and the nervous system for its own use. It is generated under the condition of sleep. It is low-grade electricity measured in millivolts. How the processes of sleep help the brain to generate nerve energy is still under study by scientists. There are not any definite answers as of yet, just intense research still going on. But we do know that adequate sleep and rest are gravely important to having adequate nerve energy.

Another factor—toxic materials must be very low in the bloodstream and the body before the brain can function at its maximum peak. Even the bloodstream burdened with the nutrients from a meal will cause the brain to preform less effectively than if one had fasted instead. It has been said that “a full stomach makes a dead head.”  Missing a meal or periodic fasting for brief periods has been proven to increase the brain’s thinking power.

Intellectual pursuits use more nerve energy than physical labor. Thinking draws more current from our mental batteries than digging ditches. Mental labor is quite a bit more exhausting and wears one down, from mental tiredness to physical tiredness. Stress from overthinking is enough to short-circuit or deplete your reservoirs of nerve energy. Many have experienced deep emotional states and then collapse into depression—this is called enervation; meaning without nerve energy.

Periodic fasts are absolutely essential to the highest level of mindpower and health, no matter how good the rest of the life regime followed. Missing one meal occasionally will be of a great benefit. The body and the blood are cleansed of toxins, restful sleep will then occur, and health begins to increase, the brain once again functions effectively; thus, there is a great enhancement on nerve energy. So, you must turn yourselves around if you want to be mentally sharp all the time. It is now time to build and maintain a high level of nerve energy.   let’s keep your reserves high. Rejuvenation begins with you.

Feeding My Chocolate Addiction With Love!!

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So, you just love chocolate…most people do! It can be our downfall, but if we choose right, it can be our blessing. Let me explain what I mean by that. Most of the time it isn’t the chocolate that causes the problem; it’s the other ingredients that create harm and it’s those ingredients that do feed our addictions.

The cacao bean which is what chocolate is derived from is high in heart-healthy flavanols and antioxidants. When you buy a milk chocolate version; it is less than 50 percent cacao and at least half the bar is sugar. Now, if you purchase a chocolate bar labeled 85 percent cacao or more; the sugar content will only be 15 percent or less. The health benefits speak for themselves. In fact, one study shows that the bars containing 70 percent or more cacao showed improved blood vessel flexibility.

The ingredients as with any food, less is better. High-end chocolate is made with only cacao beans, cocoa butter, and cane sugar. Speaking of sugar, watch it, that’s the addicting part. Aim for 8 grams or less per ounce. It’s best to look for options made with stevia as a sugar substitute.

Natural additions such as almonds or cacao nibs (they are pieces of cacao beans the material from which chocolate is made), can contribute to health benefits, but avoid concocted ingredients i.e. caramel, which is straight sugar.

I, for myself, have opted to consume the dark chocolate bars as Montezuma or Guittard bars without sugar. The only ingredients are the cacao beans. I never liked dark chocolate before because it always had a bitter after taste, but these are pure ingredients, taste good and non-addicting. so, of course, I eat less and am satisfied. That’s encouraging for a chocolate addict to be satisfied with 1-2 pieces of chocolate and not the entire bar.  There is caffeine in all chocolate so I eat mine after lunch as not to interfere with my sleep. The dark chocolate which is richer in the cacao feeds the brain as well as the heart and blood vessels There are health benefits when you choose wisely.

Do watch your portion size, especially those who still insist on eating the sugar bars. As tempting as it might be to devour an entire bar, the nutrition facts only apply to a couple of squares…so limit yourself to 1-2 ounces per day There is a great recipe above for making your own healthy candy.
Brain Healthy Dark Chocolate Candies

To your health!
Marie

Chronic Stress Shrinks Your Brain

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Now is the time to motivate yourself to make the necessary changes to reduce and possibly eliminate stress from your daily life. Stress does affect the memory and the emotions by reducing the activity in your hippocampus or “memory center” of the brain; and at the same time increasing the amygdala (the “fear center”). While this is occurring, the stress hormone cortisol stops the production of new brain cells. Thus leading to early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s. Stress also reduces the development of dopamine and serotonin which leads to depression.

Serotonin’s important role of the brain function has to do with your mood, learning, appetite, control, and sleep. A deficiency with the serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, ADHD, and alcoholism.

Dopamine’s role is one of pleasure and reward centers of the brain. Lack of dopamine leads to lethargy, decreased memory recall, anxiety, brain fog, lack of motivation, depression.

GABA, a neurotransmitter within the brain, blocks the impulses between nerve cells in the brain.  Deficiency in the GABA levels may be linked to anxiety or mood disorders, chronic stress, depression, muscle pain, headaches, as well as sleep issues and memory problems.

Chronic stress, my dear friends shrinks your brain. The prefrontal cortex which controls decision making, and well as the controlling of impulse behavior shrinks with long term stress. The hippocampus also shrinks with chronic stress; affecting learning, emotional regulation and memory. Stress also affects the blood-brain-barrier, which is supposed to protect your brain from harmful.
If Our Body Isn’t Healing, It May Be Stuck in Stress Mode

I care for your healing,
Marie

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