Benefits of Onions

Benefits of Onions

What would life be like without onions? The onion has been used as an ingredient in various dishes for thousands of years by many cultures around the world. World onion production is steadily increasing so that onion is now the second most important horticultural crop after tomatoes. There are many different varieties of onion, red, yellow, white, and green, each with their own unique flavor, from very strong to mildly sweet. Onions can be eaten raw, cooked, fried, dried, or roasted. They are commonly used to flavor dips, salads, soups, spreads, stir-fry and other dishes.

Onions belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots.  There are over 600 species, distributed all over Europe, North America, Northern Africa and Asia. The plants can be used as ornamentals, vegetables, spices, or as medicine. There are over 120 different documented uses of Onions.

Onion and other vegetables are characterized by their rich content of thiosulfinates, sulfides, sulfoxides, and other oderiferous sulfur compounds. The cysteine sulfoxides are primarily responsible for the onion flavor and produce the eye-irritating compounds that induce lacrimation. The thiosulfinates exhibit antimicrobial properties. Onion is effective against many bacteria including Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella, and E. coli. Onion is not as potent as garlic since the sulfur compounds in onion are only about one-quarter the level found in garlic. 

The Onions Value 

Onions have a variety of medicinal effects. Early American settlers used wild onions to treat colds, coughs, and asthma, and to repel insects. In Chinese medicine, onions have been used to treat angina, coughs, bacterial infections, and breathing problems.

The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of onions for the treatment of poor appetite and to prevent atherosclerosis. In addition, onion extracts are recognized by WHO for providing relief in the treatment of coughs and colds, asthma and bronchitis. Onions are known to decrease bronchial spasms. An onion extract was found to decrease allergy induced bronchial constriction in asthma patients.

Cardiovascular Help

Onions contain a number of sulfides similar to those found in garlic which may lower blood lipids and blood pressure. In India, communities that never consumed onions or garlic had blood cholesterol levels substantially higher, and blood clotting times shorter, than the communities that ate liberal amounts of garlic and onions. Onions are a rich source of flavonoids, substances known to provide protection against cardiovascular disease. Onions are also natural anti-clotting agents since they possess substances with fibrinolytic activity and can suppress platelet-clumping. The anti-clotting effect of onions closely correlates with their sulfur content. 

Cancer Prevention

Onion extracts, rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth. In central Georgia where Vidalia onion are grown, mortality rates from stomach cancer are about one-half the average level for the United States. Studies in Greece have shown a high consumption of onions, garlic and other allium herbs to be protective against stomach cancer.

Chinese with the highest intake of onions, garlic, and other Allium vegetables have a risk of stomach cancer 40 percent less that those with the lowest intake. Elderly Dutch men and women with the highest onion consumption (at least one-half onion/day) had one - half the level of stomach cancer compared with those consuming no onions at all.

Use and Safety

Onions have a universal appeal. They are safely consumed by most people. However, consuming large quantities of onions can lead to stomach distress and gastrointestinal irritation that may result in nausea and diarrhea. There are no known interactions with drugs except that they can potentiate the action of anticoagulants. 

Conclusion

Onions, and other Allium species, are highly valued herbs possessing culinary and medicinal value. Some of their beneficial properties are seen after long term usage. Onion may be a useful herb for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, especially since they diminish the risk of blood clots. Onions also protects against stomach and other cancers, as well as protecting against certain infections. Onion can improve lung function, especially in asthmatics. The more pungent varieties of onion appear to possess the greatest concentration of health-promoting phytochemicals.

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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Bike Ride Cardiovascular Experience

When I first moved here to Texas, I helped a professional moving company unload our truck to place our items, furniture and appliances into the house. I’ve noticed how easily fatigued I became after placing some chairs into their respective places. I was experiencing shortness of breath and an irregular heart pace. I was concerned about my blood pressure level as well. Later on that day, my wife and I drove over to Kroger’s supermarket to buy a few groceries for the house. We were making our way over to the frozen section, we passed the pharmacy and I saw this seat that checks out your blood pressure. I so happened to take a seat, press the green button and the test proceeded. The results came back as 188/82. I’ve shared the info with the pharmacist. She said, “Sir, your blood pressure level is in stroke or heart attack territory.” Then she began to ask me a series of health questions. I wasn’t stunned or shocked after hearing what I’ve just heard. I knew for a fact I haven’t been exercising nor eating the right kind of foods. The first thing that came to my mind was, “Boy, You need to exercise, drink plenty of water and eat correctly.” I’ve made a personal commitment to quit eating fast food meals, stopped eating after 8pm, cooked more healthier meals at home. The very next week I went over to Sports Authority in Plano, Texas to purchase me a Road Bike. I was SO excited. I felt like a kid on my birthday, couldn’t wait to get home to ride my bicycle. I purchased some biker shorts with butt pads, a pump, bike cup holder, bike pouch and gloves as additional accessories.  

Every morning daily at 5:30 I’d set out to exercise by way of bike riding. The gears to my bike were set to the highest level of resistance to built muscle mass and strength in my legs. I felt my heart beating faster (in a good way), I’ve sweated, thighs & legs were burning, it felt GREAT!!! I could feel my blood pumping in my veins through cardiovascular. I felt back to my normal self again. I didn’t have the weird feeling in my chest anymore, no more heavy breathing and low energy etc. I’m glad I listened to the signals my body were sending to my brain. As an encouragement to those who maybe dealing with certain health issues, by all means please listen to your body and get checked up by the doctors. Don’t wait till it’s too late. 

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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One of many reasons why our tap water look cloudy sometimes.

Milky white water, also commonly described as cloudy, hazy, soapy, or foamy, is almost always caused by air in the water. One of the many properties of water is it’s ability to dissolve gases. Sometimes the air comes out of the water in the form of many tiny bubbles which gives water a milky white appearance. To see if the white color in the water is due to air, fill a clear glass with water and set it on the counter. Observe the glass of water for 2 or 3 minutes. If the white color is due to air, the water will begin to clear at the bottom of the glass first, then gradually to the top. This is a natural phenomenon and is completely normal, the water is safe to use. This can happen in the springtime when the weather begins to warm, anytime there is a significant heat wave, or whenever the water has been turned off for repairs. Cold water holds more dissolved air than warm water. In the spring, the water supply in our reservoirs is cold and contains a relatively high level of dissolved air. As the water moves through the water mains in the streets and the pipes in your house, it begins to warm and lose some of its ability to keep air dissolved. However, because the water is under pressure in the pipes, the air remains in the water. When you relieve the pressure by opening the faucet and filling your glass with water, the air is free to escape from the water, giving it a milky appearance for a few minutes. This same set of circumstances can cause your hot water to be cloudy. 

One morning I was getting set to work out. I wanted to make sure I brought bottled water with me. I used my empty smart water bottle to fill it up with tap water. Now, tap water is my last of the last, matter of life or death options. My SD 501 water ionizer was still packed away in the closet and I had no time in setting it up. Foggy white milky looking water entered into my bottle. My level of skepticism and curiosity was at an All-Time high in my mind. So, I chose to workout without taking the bottle of tap water with me. No Thank You! 

Milky white water can also form after the City Water Board has worked on a water main or you have had work done on your plumbing. When the water is shut off, air can get in the water main or your pipes. When the water pressure is restored, some of that air dissolves into the water. When you again relieve the pressure by opening the faucet, the air is free to escape from the water, thus giving it a milky white appearance for a few minutes. This phenomenon will usually last several days to several weeks, depending on many different factors.

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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The Truth within the Hot Dog.

 Right now it is Baseball season, and you’ve likely eaten your share of ballpark dogs (9 percent of all hot dogs purchased are bought at baseball stadiums, after all), it’s the perfect time to delve into what’s really in one of America’s favorite foods: the hot dog.

It’s the subject of many urban legends, the object of may grade-schoolers double dares: do hot dogs contain pig snouts and chicken feathers, or are they really made from high-quality meat?

The debate certainly hasn’t put a damper on Americans enthusiam for the food. The U.S. population consumes about 20 billion hot dogs a year, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. That works out to about 70 hot dogs per person, per year. And, an estimated 95 percent of U.S. homes serve hot dogs at one meal or another.

Wondering how many hotdogs are sold each year? In 2005, retail stores sold 764 million packages of hot dogs (not including Wal-Mart), which adds up to more  than $1.5 billion in retail sales.

What’s in a Hotdog?

On to the million-dollar question: what are hot dogs made of? According to the National Hot dog and Sausage Council:

“All hot dogs are cured and cooked sausages that consist of mainly pork, beef, chicken and turkey or a combination of meat and poultry. Meats used in hot dogs come from the muscle of the animal and looks much like what you buy in the grocer’s case. Other ingredients include water, curing agents and spices, such as garlic, salt, sugar, ground mustard, nutmeg, coriander and whiter pepper”

However, there are a couple of caveats. Variety meats, which include things like liver, kidneys and hearts, may be used in processed meats like hot dogs, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires that they be disclosed on the ingredient label as “with variety meats” or “with meat by-products.” 

Furthermore, watch out for statements like “made with mechanically separated meats (MSM).” Mechanically separated meat is a paste-like and batter-like meat product produced by forcing bones, with attached edible meat, under high pressure through a sieve or similar device to separate the bone from the edible meat tissue.

Although Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) maintains that MSM are safe to eat, mechanically separated beef is no longer allowed in hot dogs or other processed meats (as of 2004) because of fears of “Mad Cow Disease”. Hot dogs can contain no more than 20 percent mechanically separated pork, and any amount of mechanically separated chicken or turkey.

So if you’re looking for the purest franks, pick those that are labeled “All Beef”, “All Pork” or “All Chicken, All Turkey, etc.” Franks labeled in this way must be made with meat from a single species and do not include byproducts (but check the label anyway, just to be sure. Turkey and chicken franks, for instance, can include turkey or chicken meat and turkey or chicken skin and fat in proportion to a turkey or chicken carcass).

Are Hot Dogs Unhealthy?

Eating lots of processed meats like hot dogs has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Part of that risk is probably due to the additives used in the meats, namely sodium nitrite and MSG. 

Sodium nitrite (or sodium nitrate) is used as a preservative, coloring and flavoring in hot dogs (and other processed meats), and studies have found it can lead to the formation of cancer causing chemicals call nitrosamines. 

If you love hot dogs and are looking for healthier alternative, opt for nitrate-free, organic varieties (available in health food stores and increasingly in regular supermarkets) that contain all meat, no byproducts and not artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. 

-Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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Benefits eating Asparagus!

Asparagus, Asparagus, Asparagus!!! First comes to mind when I think of Asparagus is; YUCK!!! To me, Asparagus is gross. My Grandmother once told me, “Some of the nastiest vegetables are the most healthiest and beneficial vegetables.”

The fleshy green spears of asparagus are both succulent and tender and have been considered a delicacy since ancient times. This highly prized vegetable arrives with the coming of spring, when it’s shoots break through the soil and reach their 6-8 inch harvest length. In California the first crops are pick as early as February, however, their season generally is considered to run from April through May. The growing season in the Midwest and East extends through July. 

So, what’s new and beneficial about Asparagus?

Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus. The key scientific find here involves respiration rate. Like all vegetables, asparagus doesn’t instantly “Die” when it is picked, but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity. This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen, the breaking down of starches and sugars, and the releasing of carbon dioxide. The speed at which these

processes occur is typically referred to as “respiration rate.” Compared to most other vegetables, asparagus has a very high respiration rate. At 60 milligrams of carbon dioxide release per hour per 100 grams of food (at a refrigerator temperature of 41 degrees), this rate is five times greater than the rate for onions and potatoes; three times greater than the rate for lettuce and tomato; and twice as great as the rate for cauliflower and avocado. Asparagus very high respiration rate makes it more perishable than its fellow vegetables, and also much more likely to lose water, wrinkle, and harden. By wrapping the ends of the asparagus in a damp paper or cloth towel, you can help offset asparagus very high respiration rate during refrigerator storage. Along with this helpful step, you will want to consume asparagus within approximately 48 hours of purchase.

Wild asparagus is a species of asparagus with a long history of use in India and other parts of Asia as botanical medicine. Many medicinal qualities of wild asparagus have been associated with phytonutrients present in it’s roots, and especially one type of phytonutrients called saponins. Recent research has shown that the species of asparagus most commonly consumed in the US also contains saponins, not only in its root portion put also in it’s shoots. Saponins found in common, everyday asparagus include asparanin A, sarsasapogenin, and protodioscin. Asparagus even contains small amounts of the diosgenin, one of the best studied saponins that is especially concentrated in yam. Saponins in food have repeatedly been shown to have anit-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, and their intake has also been associated with improved blood pressure, improved blood sugar regulation, and better control of blood fat levels.

You may have heard about two foods, chicory root and Jerusalem artichoke that are widely recognized as providing health benefits for our digestive tract. These health benefits involve a special area of digestive support called “prebiotics” offered by a compound known as inulin. Both chicory root and Jerusalem artichoke contain rich concentrations of inulin, a unique type of carbohydrate called polyfructan. Unlike most other carbs, inulin doesn’t get broken down in the first segments of our digestive tract. It passes undigested all the way to our large intestine. Once it arrives at our large intestine, it becomes an ideal food source for certain types of bacteria that are associated with better nutrient absorption, lower risk of allergy, lower risk of colon cancer. Researchers now know that asparagus belongs among the list of foods that contain inulin. While approximately 5% lower in inulin that chicory root and Jerusalem artichoke, asparagus is a food that contains a valuable amount of unique carb and may provide our digestive tract with some equally unique health benefits. 

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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India's filthy Water

A couple of weeks ago my friend Trent and I were having good long dialog about the country of India being the 2nd worst country in the world when it comes to bad water. India’s water is SO bad, when you run the tap water into your cup, visible particle deposits of dirt and heavy sediments enters into the cup including a horrible odor in the water. When you look into your glass cup of filthy water, you can not see through your glass cup. You may as well go outside of your house and find the nearest dirty river, creek, pond or lake and drink out of that because it wouldn’t make a difference when it comes to India’s water. Manufactured Filtration systems would end up corroded, clogged up and no good within minutes of flowing water. I’ve ran across an article about a city called Andheri. Just a few miles north of Mumbai, India. Andheri is one of the major cities dealing with the most dirties city waters in the world. Check it out! 

P.S. My buddy Trent and I are working on solutions of how we can help distribute good clean water to the country of India. I will keep you in the loop on some exciting plans to come in the near future. Stay Tuned!

Here is the link to this article:

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1595816/report-andheri-residents-raise-a-stink-over-dirty-water

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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Fast Food = Fast Death

This photo you see here is pretty much self explanatory . Healthy Organic Fruits & Vegetables promotes longer life. It puts you in the much more slower lane towards death (something we all will have to face someday in reality, I hate to say it.) Fast Food will shorten your lifespan. Fast food will give you the shortcut, it will place you in the fast lane towards death. The choice is yours.

Here are a few of my ‘Fast Food’ blog references to check out in my archives:

• You are what you Eat
• The Hypocrisy of Fast Food
• Eat Less Crap & More Food
• Eat like you mean it.

-Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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Fresh Organic Fruits & Veggies {verses} Commercial Fruits & Veggies

Freshly grown fruit is one of nature’s healthiest foods, and also among the tastiest.

A piece of fruit, be it an apple, pear, orange, cherry, strawberry or other types of fruit, is a compact container of natural goodness, including vitamins, sugars, enzymes and other components that are essential to the healthy operation of the human body.

Dietitians affirm that a diet consisting mostly of fresh, properly-grown fruits and vegetables, along with small amounts of protein derived from non-meat sources such as whole grains, is a detoxifying, cleansing diet that will provide all necessary ingredients for vigorous growth and metabolism while reducing risk of cancers and other problems that come from diets high in meat, poultry, processed foods, and dairy.

Unfortunately, the agrifood industry has harmfully changed the eating habits of our entire culture. And as more and more fast food and junk food has been eaten, as more chemicals have been used in agriculture, as more factory farms have been used to produce flesh foods, our culture has seen a resultant rise in diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other health problems that are directly tied to the food we eat.

Commercial, conventional agriculture is a big cause of this problem. The typical commercial fruit orchard produces fruit that has less nutritional value, flavor and safety than fruit grown using high-quality inputs and methods.

Commercial non-organic agriculture uses poisons, inferior fertilizers and poor quality control methods. Fruit is sprayed with chemicals, picked early, often coated with wax or other preservatives, stored and shipped in refrigerated compartments, and then placed in stores.

The good news is that you can grow your own fruits and vegetables, using soil or hydroponics methods. You can produce delicious food for yourself without relying on the commercial agriculture industry!

Of 13 major nutrients provided by fruits and vegetables, six showed noticeable declines. The important nutrients that fruits and vegetables provide to humans are protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C. The declines ranged from 6 percent for protein, 15 percent for iron, 20 percent for vitamin C, and 38 percent for riboflavin. Industrial agriculture’s reliance on crops that grow the fastest and biggest is a reason for the decline. The kinds of crops commercial farmers select now are unable to acquire and manufacture nutrients when compared to traditional varieties of the same crops.

The predictable and standard response from those who represent the commercial agriculture and food industry is that it really doesn’t matter if fruits and vegetables have less nutritional value for humans. What matters, they say, is that chemical agriculture can produce large amounts of food. Quantity is more important than quality, they allege.

In the minds of agrifood marketers, humans would be better off eating inert substances that are flavored and textured to resemble natural foods. Vitamins and other nutritional components are injected into this material. It is similar to the faux food served to the intergalactic travelers on the sci-fi series Star Trek. It looks like food and it tastes like food, but only in a “virtual” way- it is actually material designed to substitute for food. [My Previous Reference Blog: "Eat like you mean it."]

If this sounds far-fetched, all you have to do is a little research and you will see that growing your own fruits and vegetables is a lot smarter than buying commercial fruits and vegetables.

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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Eat like you mean it.

My wife and I were having a brief discussion over a phrase that was printed on a brown paper bag by Carl’s Jr. entitled “Eat like you Mean It.” The phrase conveyed many connotations. 

When I see this photo of a bag from a fast food restaurant, first thing that comes to my mind is; Fat, High Cholesterol, Grease, Higher Calories, Gained Weight etc. **In my opinion** The phrase “Eat like you mean it”, It stems from a psychological and emotional stand point. The synonym for the word ‘Mean’ is intend, purpose, suppose, meditate, consider etc. One of many reasons why customers purchase fast-food from Carl’s Jr. is because they’re hungry, of course. Oh the joys of fast-food convenience. You don’t have to get out of your car. You could stay in your vehicle and approach the drive thru (95% of what people do out of laziness without walking to the restaurant lobby to make the order). Food is already cooked, deep fried and prepared just before you make your particular order. Just when you know it, you’re “Eating Like You Mean It.” As hungry customers wait in line weather it’s the drive thru or in the lobby area, the word Fat, High Cholesterol, Grease, Higher Calories, Gained Weight etc. would be considered irrelevant at the very moment and time. Their primary focus is to consume that Famous Star with cheese with Onion Rings on the side and Coke to drink with a purpose (Meaning). 

The country with the longest living lifespan is Japan as #1, Canada as #11, the United States of America is #38. If we were to use a balance scale, {“Eat Like You Mean It” Consuming anything while lacking nutritional dietary apprehension}  Outweighs  {Eat Like You Mean It with the knowledge of what’s being deposited into your body AND healthier eating options}. Eating fast food crap (It’s not even Food to begin with) is the breeding ground for all types of illnesses and diseases. Customers have no clue of who’s hands are preparing their fast-food meals as they anxiously wait in the drive thru with an impatient attitude. Burger patties fall on the ground by accident, picked back up and placed on the hamburger bun before being wrapped and served to the customers. Inconsiderate employees dig within their nostrils without washing their hands as they continue to dice the tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Only God knows what other places they dig into to satisfy their itch. Point being, Germs are Transferable!!!

Don’t wait till it’s too late to start eating curable organic fruits and vegetables. The unhealthy trend has always been repeated for generations; People eat whatever they want “Like they mean it” and once they’re in bad health condition, now they strongly desire to eat healthier organic foods to become healed. Make the wiser choice for your health and “Eat like you mean it.”

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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Aqua-Kleen Refiner

One Saturday morning I awoke from my sleep and rolled out of bed. I made my way to the bathroom to brush my teeth and take a shower. My wife was still in bed sleeping. I didn’t want to awake her, so I made sure I kept quiet as I got dressed. I went on to the kitchen to get myself some kangen water to drink. As I filled my cup with kangen water, I’ve notice a small silver spout on the side of the kitchen sink. Out of assumption, I had a feeling filtered water pours out of that spout. I’ve opened up the bottom cabinet underneath the sink and noticed three big pre-filters sitting there connected to the main source water line. Before I started to cook breakfast I

wanted natural light to shine in the  kitchen. I love to feel the warm rays of the morning sun. When I opened the blinds two the window thats upon the side of the house, I saw an upright rectangular shiny silver look like tank on the side of the house. I decided to go take a look at it out of curiosity. The tanks brand name entitled ‘AquaKleen’ was label on the forefront of the tank. This really peaked my interest so I went back into the house and I immediately jetted to my office to do research on my computer. Cooking breakfast was no longer a priority of mine until my wife wakes up. I wanted to learn more about this interesting water look like tank called ‘AquaKleen’.  

The Information I’ve found in this research: AquaKleen is a multi stage refiner brings clean, pure water to every outlet in your home, making your skin smoother, laundry brighter and your appliances last longer. 

Incorporating technology developed by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for America’s space program, the AquaKleen Multi-Stage refiner lets you enjoy AquaKleens’ State-Of-The-Art water refinement and all of its benefits in your home. Top quality construction means that your Aquakleen Multi-Stage Refiner is built to last. With only minor maintenance, you’ll be enjoying fresh, refined water and be saving money every time you turn on the tap!

  

So of course I had to work on my pH testing experiment to see just how healthy this ‘AquaKleen’ water is. I was able to trace the water source line all the way to the tank. The refinement tank currently works for the entire house from washing machines to sinks to toilets and refrigerator appliance that provides an ice maker and water dispenser. After running tests with my pH monitor, to my surprise the water resulted in 7.05 pH. For kitchen use, the source city water runs through its very first cleaning process (AquaKleen

tank). Then the water goes through three 2 liter sized pre-filters and finally exits out of the water spout. I’m still baffled at how the water turned out at 7.05 pH, after going through many cleaning phases,  the pH level should’ve been much higher than 7.05 pH. After dripping the pH drops into the water, the color turned out to be green. Any water level set  between 7.0 pH and 7.99 pH, the color of the water will always be green. Water level set between 8.0 pH and 8.99 pH, the color of the water will always be blue. Water level set between 9.0 pH and 11.5 pH, the color of the water will always be purple. Water that is set to be purple is what we should always drinking. Good Pure healthy Alkaline Water. Not all water is created equal. 

-Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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Frozen Fruit are now suspected in hepatitis A.

I know this old news but I still find this quite interesting about frozen fruit mix. Every morning I would create myself a frozen mixed berry smoothie along with spinach (unfrozen), broccoli and flaxseed. It’s very delicious, packed with all types of antioxidants and nutrients. I would feel energized throughout my entire day. But after reading this article, I’ve gained a whole new perspective with consuming frozen fruit. Frozen fruit are now suspected in hepatitis A. The only key for me is to purchase organic blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, put them in my freezer over night for the next morning to make my smoothie. This will lower the odds for contracting hepatitis A. For those who adapted frozen fruit smoothies apart of your healthy lifestyles, I highly recommend you read this interesting information. 

Click on article link below:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/31/health/frozen-fruit-hepatitis

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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Public Water Fountains

Modern public drinking fountains, invented in the early 20th century, were intended to provide more hygienic access to drinking water. More recently, studies have concluded that public drinking fountains are germ-laden devices. In 2005, the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a nonprofit organization involved in public health and safety awareness, reported that bacteria levels on surfaces of school drinking fountains were unsafe. Because they are no routinely disinfected, the damp areas on and around water fountains are perfect breeding grounds for different types of germs, bacteria and viruses.

The 2005 NSF study reported 2.7 million bacteria cells per square inch on school water fountains, the highest bacteria count for all tested surfaces. Two harmful types of bacteria are commonly detected on public water fountain surfaces: E. coli and coliform. Exposure to these bacteria can result in stomachache, headache, vomiting and severe diarrhea. To lower the risk of contamination, Highlight Health Network recommends running the water in a public fountain for at least 15 seconds before drinking.

Viruses can survive for only a short time outside the body and quickly die on surfaces like a water fountain, unless another live host arrives. Viruses are expelled from the body though sneezing, spitting or coughing. People with colds or flu require water to stay hydrated, and if someone coughs or sneezes while at a public drinking fountain, the virus germs can attach themselves to the surface of fountain for the next person to pick up. Viruses are responsible for a multitude of illnesses including colds and many types of flu. 

As a reminder to you and those who have children attending public schools; it’s highly recommended by the Highlight Health Network to run the water in a public fountain for at least 15 seconds before drinking. 

- Renix Graham, III

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." -Henry David Thoreau

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A Pill for every ill

In the tribal days there were a couple of people in the tribe that held positions of authority and importance. The most obvious would be the Chief, the person responsible for the tribe. But the person that came in a close second to overall importance was the Medicine Man. While it was the duty of the Chief to provide leadership and direction to the tribe, the job of the Medicine Man was to keep the entire tribe healthy.

It is true that being Medicine Man would bring with a certain level of respect and authority, but I think there is a much more important reason why being a successful Medicine Man would be very important. Was it because of the bigger teepee in the most prime spot of the village? Was it because of the faster, flashier horse he got to ride? Or was it because he actually had a personal, vested interest in the health and well being of every member of the tribe?

I believe that the last option makes the most sense. You see, while the members of the tribe were dependent on the Medicine Man to help them stay healthy, the Medicine Man was dependent on the rest of the tribe for his own needs, so if they were in poor health, it would directly affect him. If the Chief were sick, the tribe would be without necessary leadership; if the warriors were ill, the tribe would be without protection; if the hunters were not healthy, the tribe would be without food; if the squaws were sick, there would no clothes.

In the tribal world, every one of these things would have impacted the Medicine Man directly, so his well being was directly connected to that of the tribe.

Now, let's look at the modern medical industry. Right off the bat, the fact that it is referred to as an "Industry" is a very bad sign. When medicine became an industry, then it became a business, which means it centers on profit. I believe that it was the introduction of medical insurance back in the 1950's that really created the current "Medical Industry". It changed the dynamic of medicine being a "Calling" into being a "Profession".

Believe it or not, there was actually a time when a person would attend medical school because they really wanted to help people. Nowadays, why do most parents want their kids to become doctors? Because of the PAY!! Not because it is a noble thing to do. It's because it is a way to make good money and lead a better life style.

Not so long ago, medicine in this country was more like the tribal model than the current model. There was a doctor that would service the needs of people in their own community. You remember, the days of the "house call". Much like the Medicine Man, these community doctors relied on people around them for their own well being. Then communities grew and hospitals were joined by clinics. Then health insurance started limiting which doctors a person could see and patients went from being a familiar face to a number. The doctor's personal vested interest in the health of each patient has vanished!

Patients have become customers. In business, what are the best kinds of customers? Repeat customers! So, is the medical industry of today really geared towards wanting to keep their customers healthy? Or is it more suited to keeping people just healthy enough to be able to go to work to earn the money needed to cover their co-pay?

Ask yourself this question: does it seem like the medical industry wants people to thrive or just be alive?

The answer to this question speaks volumes as to why people in this industry are less than receptive to something that might actually improve the long term health of a person. There is a lot of money in people being, and staying, sick and the reality is that getting and keeping people truly healthy is not financially prudent for the medical industry. 

- Renix Graham, III via Jerry Kostecka 

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau

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