The Body is Stupid?

That's what I feel like many scientists think when I read stories like THIS. These researchers are working hard to block normal functions in the body all in the name of health. So called "bad" cholesterol is once again taking center stage. LDL and HDL are both lipoproteins in the body, one being low density and the other high density. They both transport fatty acids and distribute them throughout the body, and both contain cholesterol. HDL is said to pick up cholesterol hanging out in arteries and transport them back to the liver for use or excretion. What's interesting is that LDL can become HDL, and vice versa, within the body. What burns me up is that most folks out there don't realize that both are just transporters for what THEY put in their body. Nevermind how much shit you eat, we've got to get rid of that nasty LDL inside. How do we do that? By putting more crap your body isn't meant to handle back in. This is mainly done in the form of statin drugs which have been shown to be quite hazardous for one's health as well. Statin is a "blocker" drug as well that inhibits natural functions in the body. This is absurd! The current medical INDUSTRY is out of control. They never look at real health and what is at the root of people's problems, but instead treat symptoms in the form of drugs, drugs, and more drugs. I'm sure that some of you have heard stories about people on an outrageous amounts of prescription drugs that suddenly get much better after stopping the intake of so much medication. Groundbreaking!!! Why not take a long hard look in the mirror and quit fooling ourselves. The human body is extremely complex and performs functions far beyond our grasp, so why not let it do it's job? My thinking is, if it decides to release a certain protein or hormone then isn't it doing that for a specific reason? Why try to stop that? When will people realize that putting more foreign substances into your body is just not healthy? It's like telling someone who just got shot that you need to shoot another bullet in there wound to rid your body of the other bullet. Stop trying to fool your body and pick up a fucking book!

Oh Soy!

Soy is flat out bad for you people. It can cause any number of problems in us, but not many people know. I urge you to check out this SITE for in depth information. This is especially important for people with kids, DO NOT FEED YOUR KIDS SOY FORMULA. Thoughts?

Passion

Today's blog is about goal setting. Why do we have goals and how do we achieve them? I've recently set some new goals for myself and have begun the process of working toward them. This may entail me going back to school for another degree, or hitting the streets and getting my hustle on. Either way I know this is what I was meant to do. My goal has a lot to do with my passion in life and how I want to give back and help others. Many times before I would set small little superficial goals involving my vanity, or some kind of monetary triviality. In the end, what does a certain amount of money or percentage of body fat really bring you? Too often we set goals that don't sit high up on our value scale. Why would you try to achieve something that doesn't even matter to you. If you value love very highly, then why put it to the side as you try to hit a certain number in your 401k for retirement? Re-evaluation and a look deep inside should tell you what you value, and this is what you must work toward. If our current economic crisis has taught us anything it's that our lives are actually quite short and should not be wasted. I wish you all the luck in the world with whatever it is you are working towards, and I hope that it is something that you will truly value for a lifetime! Be well my friends.

Type 3 Diabetes

The Alzheimer's Association reported today that an estimated 5.3 million people in America are afflicted by this disease, and that direct and indirect costs for medical care are in the $148 billion annually. This is a truly sad prospect that so many people are suffering. But, did you know that Alzheimer's is actually now being termed type 3 diabetes? What this means to me is that we could be preventing this and many other conditions through a ketogenic diet. The brain needs glucose for energy and to survive, so it should come as no surprise that when the natural balance and production of glucose becomes so deranged there become problems. What does this mean for you and me? STOP EATING SO MANY GRAINS AND PROCESSED FOODS! The key here is insulin resistance. The more processed foods and grains that you consume the more insulin your body must produce to break it down for use in the body in the form of glucose. As this cycle continues you can reach a point where the body simply can't keep up, this is more commonly known as diabetes. That is why diabetics need to take insulin injections on a daily basis. Through methods such as a low carb-ketogenic diet you can help increase your insulin resistance so that your body becomes very efficient in its use of insulin. Even more so you could use the strategy of intermittent fasting to help as well. When the body reaches a certain point of stress it will go into a defensive strategy saving energy stores already in the body and produces ketones. Ketones are an amazing little compounds that can be used for energy throughout the body, and by your brain in the absence of glucose i.e. during a fast. On a side note your body will also become more adept at using fat as its main energy source, meaning you would become much leaner on this type of diet. Ketones are also amazing in that studies have shown that they can not be used for energy by cancer cells. Cancer people! What I'm trying to get across is that our bodies are still very much similar to that of paleolithic man, and are not built for such high levels of grain and processed food consumption. A healthy diet of lean meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, and other quality fats will help! I will mention some of the side effects though; a leaner less fat ridden body, more energy, better sleep patterns, happiness, and less time being sick or rundown. I realize this is a lot of information to process, but I urge you to dig deeper for yourself and find out the facts. Your health is in your hands. Questions or Comments?

FAT!

Found this site recently and found it to be funny, shocking, and tempting all at the same time. And people wonder why America is the fattest country around. I think the behemoth glazed donut is my fave, how about you?

Harry Potter and Liberty

I was recently watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and it struck me that this film is a direct parallel to our current situation in America. You have the ministry of magic (Government) who refuse to see that Voldemort (Recession) has returned, and continue to use policies that make things worse; i.e. more regulation in the form of a government official taking over Hogwart's (The state). Hogwart's is struggling for sovereignty just like many states are doing today, which is their right I might add. In the mix you have Potter and his classmates starting a group of like minded individuals who see the truth and are trying to fix things the right way. This is similar to many americans who ground themselves in liberty, as well as the austrian economists who have been calling the current situation we find ourselves. It's quite amazing to see the similarities between this fantasy film and reality really. There are a number more connections that could be made here, but I digress. I recommend you go watch it and see what you find. Love to hear your thoughts.

America's Empire and Tao

A great quote that I found while re-reading Tao Teh Ching. It hit so close to home in regard to the U.S. and our current empire. Props to Lao Tzu. Enjoy,

"He who knows how to guide a ruler in the path of Tao does not try to override the world with force of arms.

It is in the nature of a military weapon to turn against its wielder.

Wherever armies are stationed, thorny bushes grow.

After a great war, bad years invariably follow.

What you want is to protect efficiently your own state,

But not to aim at self-aggrandisement.

After you have attained your purpose,

You must not parade your success,

You must not boast of your ability,

You must not feel proud,

You must rather regret that you had not been able to prevent the war.

You must never think of conquering other by force.

For to be over-developed is to hasten decay,

And this is again Tao,

And what is against Tao will soon cease to be."

Simply amazing! Our government and their imperial hubris is leading us against the Tao, if you will, and will eventually lead us down the path of destruction. Such inspiring words that still hold true today. Thoughts?