Tom's Blog on Life and Livingness
Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age, believing diminishing importance is given to them and their opinions. However, it need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them.
https://www.ba-bamail.com/tips-life-hacks-and-diy/10-important-mantras-for-aging-gracefully/
Whether you’re a superstitious person or not, you’re likely to have heard of some common superstitions. The unlucky 13, black cats, walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, opening umbrellas indoors – just to mention a few. Although some people strongly believe they’re true, these superstitions are merely the result of ancient beliefs being inspired by curious events. Discover the stories behind 10 of the most popular superstitions known.
https://www.ba-bamail.com/spirituality/10-superstitions-you-probably-didnt-know-the-origin-of/
You may be well aware of the Heimlich Maneuver and what to do in the instance that someone is choking. While this is fantastic knowledge, do you know what you should do if you find yourself choking and you’re all alone? Because you will most likely be overwhelmed by panic when choking, it would be a very good idea to know what you should do ahead of time. Coughing is one of the first lines of defense against choking – and it is something that upon choking, your body will likely do automatically. After all, when something becomes lodged in your upper airway, your natural reflex is to expel air from your lungs and dislodge it. However, depending on how much of your airway is blocked, coughing might not work. In that case, you would need to find an alternative option to prevent yourself from choking to death. One option is to self-administer abdominal thrusts. Look for a stationary object such as the back of a chair and push the area just above your navel into it several times. This places upward pressure on your diaphragm, pushing air out of your lungs (hopefully, with enough force to dislodge the object). However, what should you do if there isn’t a chair that you can reach for? The video below demonstrates an effective and simple way to save yourself if you are alone. The video is brought to you by a Fire Fighter/Paramedic ACLS/BLS Instructor. Check it out – be sure to save the video and spread the word too:
Cara Brotman writes:
I opted out of any Christmas preparations or events this year (save for Christmas dinner) and it felt great!
Just my guy and I on the Las Vegas strip with countless other tourists in Vegas for Christmas.
Naturally, everything, everywhere was closed and quiet on Christmas day, except for the Vegas strip. It was bumper to bumper. Long lines to enter parking garages, no available reservations in restaurants. It was PACKED.
We dined at Jardin in the Wynn. It was nice. Enough vegan and vegetarian options.
The waiter laid the alcohol menu in front of us, and I informed him that we don’t drink. Then a bread basket was placed on our table and I let him know that we didn’t need the bread.
I ordered bottled water and poured a glass of it. I then put our forks and spoons inside the glass of water and whisked them around before drying with an organic tissue from my purse.
I’ve gotten used to drinking water straight from the bottle. Not the most lady like way to drink but consider my motive. You see, I just learned another horrific fact about the perils of dining in restaurants.
Residue from rinse agents is left behind on dishes after they’re cleaned in professional grade dishwashers, which all restaurants use.
“This damages the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases, as demonstrated by researchers working with organoids at the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research.
One ingredient in particular found in commercial rinse agents has a toxic effect on the gastrointestinal tract.” The alcohol ethoxylates present in the rinse aid were identified as the culprit component causing the epithelial inflammation and barrier damage. “Epithelial” means relating to or denoting the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body’s surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.” Sounds pretty scary to ME.
I don’t even understand how this is legal, but it’s occurring in every restaurant in this country. Some people may think me fanatical. I call it, trying to keep myself safe in a war zone.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmzMU3Wpu-4/
A schoolteacher’s journey through the dark world of compulsory schooling.
It is worth while taking time to listen, to remind ourselves of what in life is valuable, to reorient and refocus.
PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for their non-stick and water-resistant properties. They are used in everyday items like non-stick frying pans, waterproof mascaras, stain-resistant clothing and the packaging for takeaway food items. PFAS can take thousands of years to break down in landfills, and pose harms to human health. Reducing PFAS exposure is challenging but possible.
“PFAS have been used in manufacturing and added to consumer products for decades. They are used across dozens of industries and in a huge range of consumer products because they are so effective at making items resistant to water, stains and grease. Your non-stick frying pan, for example, probably uses PFAS to make the “non-stick” coating.
PFAS can be found in non-stick cookware, fire retardants, stain and water repellents, some furniture, waterproof clothes, children’s textiles, pizza boxes and takeout containers, food packaging, carpets and textiles, rubbers and plastics, electronics and even dental floss. PFAS are everywhere. While there is concern about these chemicals, the biggest risk and strongest predictor of having high levels of PFAS in your body appears to be living in proximity to contaminated water.
Regular exposure to the galaxy of chemicals we encounter in our daily lives potentially poses health hazards, but about 90,000 human-made chemicals now exist, and we simply don’t know how daily exposure to them affects our health.
A shorthand for the properties of some PFAS is PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Some chemicals classed as PFAS have been linked to health problems including high cholesterol, fertility issues, immune system disorders, kidney disease, birth defects, some cancers and a range of other serious health problems.”
https://organicconsumers.org/are-pfas-in-everything-what-you-need-to-know-about-forever-chemicals
* Biological dentistry takes a holistic approach, considering overall health and using advanced technologies like 3D computer beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans to provide more accurate diagnoses and treatments for dental issues
* Mercury fillings pose significant health risks. Proper removal by a biological dentist is crucial to prevent complications like kidney function compromise and hormonal imbalances
* Modern biological dentistry uses lasers instead of drills, reducing pain and the need for anesthesia. Ceramic fillings are preferred over composite resins due to their longevity and safety
* Dental cavitations, areas of chronic infection often caused by improper tooth removal or root canals, are identified using CBCT scans and thermography, allowing for targeted treatment”
