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Skyrocketing Obesity is Related to Misleading the Public on Health Issues Obesity is the result of inappropriate lifestyle choices, and unfortunately, our government has done an abysmal job at disseminating accurate information about diet and health. For example, conventional advice that is driving public health in the wrong direction includes: Avoiding saturated fat: The myth that saturated fat causes heart disease has undoubtedly harmed an incalculable number of lives over the past several decades, even though it all began as little more than a scientifically unsupported marketing strategy for Crisco cooking oil. Most people actually need at least 50 percent of their diet to include healthful saturated fats such as organic, pastured eggs, avocados, coconut oil, real butter and grass-fed beef in order to optimize their health Cutting calories: Not all calories are created equal, and counting calories will not help you lose weight if you're consuming the wrong kind of calories Reducing your cholesterol to extremely low levels: Cholesterol is actually NOT the major culprit in heart disease or any disease, and the guidelines that dictate what number your cholesterol levels should be to keep you "healthy" are fraught with conflict of interest -- and have never been proven to be good for your health Choosing diet foods will help you lose weight: Substances like Splenda and aspartame may have zero calories, but your body isn't fooled. When it gets a "sweet" taste, it expects calories to follow, and when this doesn't occur it leads to distortions in your biochemistry that may actually lead to weight gain This is just a tiny sampling of the misleading information on weight and obesity disseminated by our government agencies. A more complete list of conventional health myths could easily fill an entire series of books. The reason behind this sad state of affairs is the fact that the very industries that profit from these lies are the ones funding most of the research; infiltrating our regulatory agencies; and bribing our political officials to support their financially-driven agenda through any number of legal, and at times not so legal, means

Some of the DIRTIEST PLACES on earth ....

What do restaurant menus, hands-free faucets, ATM machines and your physician's scrubs have in common? They are all among the "germiest" objects on Earth. Yes, really. As much as you might like to give the gold medal to toilet seats when it comes to squeamishly germ-ridden locations, science suggests there are much "germier" places that you're probably frequenting daily. For example, one study found that each key on an ATM keypad harbors 1,200 germs, including E. coli and cold and flu viruses. The worst button is the "Enter" button, because everyone has to touch it. Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces such as restaurant menus for as long as 18 hours, according to an article in Mental Flossi. Some of the other dirtiest places and objects might surprise you: Hospitals,Lemon Slices in Restaurant Drinks,Hotel Room Glasses,Kitchen Cloths and Sponges,Faucets and Sink Drains,Toothbrushes,Food Court Tables,Fitting Rooms, Restaurant Condiment,Toy Stores,Hotel Bedspreads and Pillows,Light Switches, Drinking Fountains,Wet laundry — after it's been washed,Escalator Handrails,Gym Equipment, Handbag Bottoms,Gadget Shops,Remote Controls and Computer Keyboards,Door Knobs and Handles,Cutting Boards,Playground Equipment (Swings, Slides and Monkey Bars),Shopping Cart Handles,Makeup Samples.

Eat healthy food ...

Monsanto is one of the most powerful, arrogant and destructive companies in the world. For decades, they have controlled the world's food supply by buying off politicians and regulatory agencies, intimidating small farmers, manipulating the outcome of scientific studies, lying to consumers - and threatening to sue states like Vermont if they dare to pass a GMO labeling law. ... Despite Monsanto's claims to the contrary, scientists are clear: genetically engineered food has been linked to a wide range of health hazards, including kidney and liver damage, infertility, auto-immune disorders, allergies and autism, accelerated aging, and birth defects... We have the right to know if the food we buy has been genetically engineered.... It's time to take back our food. Our farms. Our power. It's time to show Monsanto what ordinary people like us can do when we come together. It's time to drop the money bomb on Monsanto."

Cholesterol Hype .......

Cholesterol is NOT the cause of heart disease. If your physician is urging you to check your total cholesterol, know that this test will tell you virtually nothing about your risk of heart disease, unless it is 330 or higher. HDL percentage is a far more potent indicator for heart disease risk. Here are the two ratios you should pay attention to: HDL/Total Cholesterol Ratio: Should ideally be above 24 percent. If below 10 percent, you have a significantly elevated risk for heart disease. Triglyceride/HDL Ratio: Should be below 2. Your body NEEDS cholesterol -- it is important in the production of cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D and bile acids that help you to digest fat. Cholesterol also helps your brain form memories and is vital to your neurological function

BOSS PLS READ THIS >>>

We all know that an aggressive boss can make our lives miserable. But French scientists have discovered that not only can a bad boss destroy you at work he can ruin your personal life as well. Previously, Swedish researchers had established that people who were bullied by the bosses were at much higher risk of heart disease. Now scientists have established that people with the worst bosses take their problems home with them and end up rowing, or even fighting, with their partners. Employees said that the biggest difficulties came from managers who had unrealistic expectations or were constantly critical of the work that was done. Here is a quick checklist for those who find themselves in the most stressful situations.- Quit. This is the most extreme option and should not be done on the spur of the moment. But if you feel your physical and/or mental health is being undermined then leave. But there are a few steps you should consider before this drastic action.- Start practising yoga or meditation. Some people find this a great way to let go of stress. Or take up a hobby. Devoting time to something you really enjoy has a similar effect to meditation. And you never know, taking up a creative hobby like writing or painting might lead to a new career.- Within the workplace itself consider if moving to a different department would help. You will need to come up with a good reason like “you need a fresh challenge” and not “I can’t stand my boss.” - Try to reason with your boss. If you have an appraisal then this is an ideal opportunity. But you have to be constructive. Take the opportunity to talk about what extra value you can bring and how you can help your boss do better.- Talk to your HR department. You should only take this step if you are one step from quitting. If your boss has a good relationship with the HR team you will find yourself in conflict. - Find a new job. This is often the best option for those having a really bad time. Take your time, and when the right opportunity comes leap at it. Often a new environment makes all the difference

BEES NEED US NOW TO HELP US ...

Honeybees are responsible for one-third of our food supply, yet they are disappearing at a startling rate in a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD The documentary “Vanishing of the Bees” takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee, and it’s viewable here FREE, for a limited time CCD is most likely the result of a constellation of factors, one of the largest being the growing contamination of their hives with pesticides, especially the newer systemic pesticides, or neonicotinoids Bees appear to be suffering catastrophic effects after exposure to even low levels of certain pesticides, including inability to fight off infections, nervous system damage, disorientation and impaired navigation Bees are increasingly being raised “factory farm” style with artificial food, artificial insemination, and grossly unnatural hive conditions that further stress the colony, highlighting an urgent need to return to more natural beekeeping traditions. Since 2007, North American honey bees are literally disappearing without a trace. There are no massive dead bee bodies appearing in or around the hives—the bees are simply GONE, bewildering beekeepers and scientists alike. In fact, serious honey bee die-offs have been occurring around the world for the past decade. The U.S. and the U.K. both reported losing a third of their honey bees in 2010. Italy lost half of theirs. The die-offs have spread to China and India, in addition to many other countries. Environmental scientists are concerned that CCD reflects a far more serious problem than pollination—that it's an ominous sign of severe environmental crisis. Bees provide pollination for crops, orchards and flowers, and make honey and wax for cosmetics, food and medicine. One of every three bites of food you eat depends on the honey bee. They pollinate at least 130 different crops in the U.S. alone, including fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. Without honey bees, farmers would have to resort to pollinating their crops by hand. According to a recent British report, replacing the pollination of food crops that bees do for free with hand pollination would cost the UK £1.8 billion per year.

Most milk no longer comes from cows happily grazing in lush, green fields in the open air, as their advertisements commonly suggest.