Month: May 2023
Supreme Court justice tears into COVID lockdown and vaccine policies
May 20, 2023
- Justice Neil Gorsuch labeled the avalanche of lockdown measures imposed during the pandemic as among ‘the greatest intrusions on civil liberties’
- He said leaders at state and federal level issued emergency decrees ‘on a breathtaking scale’
- Congress and state legislatures ‘too often fell silent’ as strict rules were laid down, he added
‘Governors and local leaders imposed lockdown orders forcing people to remain in their homes. They shuttered businesses and schools, public and private,’ he wrote.
‘They closed churches even as they allowed casinos and other favored businesses to carry on. They threatened violators not just with civil penalties but with criminal sanctions too.’
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Several studies have questioned the efficacy of lockdown in the US and internationally, indicating that in some cases the negative impacts outweighed the positives.
One review by an international team of economists found draconian shutdowns only reduced Covid mortality by 3 per cent in the UK, US and Europe in 2020.
The experts, from Johns Hopkins University in the US, Lund University in Sweden and the Danish think-tank the Center for Political Studies, said that equates to 6,000 fewer deaths in Europe and 4,000 fewer in the US.
But official data in the US has showed the country suffered nearly 300,000 more deaths than usual in more than two years of the pandemic that cannot be attributed to Covid.
Dr Coady Wing, a health policy expert from Indiana University, told DailyMail.com that these pandemic mandates kept people who needed care the most away from the doctor’s office – potentially costing thousands of lives.
A Cholesterol Master Class with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD.
May 17, 2023
Fast-forward to time 23:55 to learn which foods injure our endothelial cells starting with #1 – any kind of oil!
Love Yourself!
Day 40 of Year 9Â Low-SOS Vegan Plan
EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
WATER: (2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz
EATS:
* tofu scramble (w/ onion, green/red peppers, tomato, mushroom, kale, salsa, pomegranate powder, beet powder, ground flaxseed, potato, nutritional yeast) w/ sliced tomato, avocado, dry sourdough toast
* leftover smoky potato chick pea stew w/ added kimchi & avocado toast (carved off fresh cranberry-walnut loaf) & small glass lemonade sparkling water
* two mini choco-mint XL-cookies
* tin of peaches in 100% fruit juice
*fresh tomato slices w/ few reduced-fat wheat thins & hummus (had XL-oil)
SUN HAS SET
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food
The Surprising Truth About America’s Most Popular Sleep Supplement
May 19, 2023
Americans are facing an epidemic of sleeplessness, and it’s killing us: Dr. Matthew Walker detailed in his book, “Why We Sleep,” the fact that insufficient sleep is linked to a range of health issues, including increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and weakened immune function. He also highlights the impact of sleep deprivation on mental health, with sleep disorders being strongly associated with conditions such as anxiety and depression.
As a result, many Americans are turning to melatonin, a hormone supplement to help them sleep. However, safety research is starting to come back with alarming news about the risks of the popular hormone supplement:
- Sleep-wake cycle disruption: When used inappropriately or at incorrect dosages, melatonin can disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. This can lead to further sleep problems, weight gain, and a loss of the restorative effects of deep sleep.
- Hormonal effects: Melatonin is a hormone that can influence other hormones in the body. Prolonged or excessive use of melatonin supplements may potentially disrupt the normal production of hormones, including reproductive hormones.
- Drug interactions: Melatonin can interact with certain medications, including blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and birth control pills. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you are taking any medications to avoid potentially dangerous interactions.
- Dependence and tolerance: There is evidence to suggest that long-term use of melatonin can lead to dependence or a decreased response over time, meaning higher doses may be required to achieve the same sleep-inducing effects. In turn, this increases the risks of other side effects manifesting themselves.
- Poor quality control: In 2017, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that the content of most melatonin supplements varied widely from their label claims. True concentrations ranged from 83 percent less than to 478 percent more than the amount listed on the label. Moreover, most melatonin is produced in China with hard-to-validate safety data.
As a result of these human health concerns, melatonin is currently banned from over-the-counter sales in Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada – yet it remains for sale on the US market despite the risk.
https://dailyclout.io/the-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement/
How Low Can You Go? Forgotten Benefits of Deep Squats
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Many health benefits are associated with deep squats, including improved bowel elimination, production of synovial fluid in the hips and knees, muscle growth that is associated with glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, improved balance and better communication between your brain and muscle groups
- In Western cultures people don’t often squat outside the gym, and even then, they don’t perform deep squats. A deep squat involves keeping your feet flat on the floor and dropping until your hamstrings touch your calf muscles
- Long hours of sitting tighten calf muscles and hip flexors. This alters your posture and increases the risk of back pain. Appropriate stretches for your ankles, calves and hips may be necessary before you can achieve a deep squat
- Consider incorporating deep squats into your daily routine, such as squatting to pick up your child or items off the floor. Resting squats can be used while watching television or reading. Squatting outside while barefoot allows for the exchange of electrons between your body and the earth, also known as grounding or Earthing
Revisiting the Issue of Human Augmentation
March 30, 2023 by Spartacus
A couple days ago, I [Spartacus] had another conversation with ChatGPT and got it to admit some rather stunning things. I posted a partial version of this convo on Twitter and it received quite a bit of interest.
Granted, every reply from this language model should be taken with a grain of salt, for a number of reasons. AIs are prone to hallucinations; if they don’t have a valid answer, they will make one up from scratch. They’re also highly motivated to mirror your questions as much as possible.
However, these AIs are trained on massive data sets that often include information that matches the query, including the contents of peer-reviewed scientific articles and other highly technical publications.
With that in mind, let’s see what the AI had to say when further pressed about IoB [Internet of Behaviors] tech. Again, Midjourney was used for the images.
Nano Networks in the Body
Nanoarchitectonics is an interdisciplinary research field that focuses on the design, synthesis, and manipulation of materials and structures at the nanoscale.
Intra-body nano-networks are a concept in the field of nanotechnology that involves creating networks of nanoscale devices or nanoparticles within the human body to perform various tasks, such as monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. These tiny, interconnected devices can work together to provide real-time communication, data transmission, and coordinated responses to specific biological signals or stimuli.
Conversing with CHAT GPT…
Spartacus: Given the ability of these technologies to influence human health, cognition, emotions, and judgment, isn’t there an extraordinary existential risk here that is similar to other WMDs?
ChatGPT: The potential misuse of intra-body nano-networks and related technologies does indeed represent an existential risk, especially when considering their ability to influence human health, cognition, emotions, and judgment. Although they might not have the same immediate destructive capabilities as traditional weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) like nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, the potential long-term consequences and ethical implications of these technologies can be profound.
Some of the risks associated with the misuse of these technologies include:
1. Loss of autonomy: The ability to control or manipulate human cognition, emotions, and judgment could lead to a significant loss of personal autonomy and individual freedom.
2. Human rights abuses: The misuse of these technologies might result in severe human rights abuses, as they can be used to suppress dissent, control populations, or even force people to act against their will.
3. Unintended consequences: The manipulation of complex biological systems could have unintended consequences, leading to unforeseen health issues or unpredictable impacts on human behavior.
4. Escalation of conflict: The development and deployment of these technologies as weapons could lead to new arms races and escalate existing conflicts, increasing the risk of global instability.
5. Proliferation and accessibility: The potential for these technologies to be acquired and misused by non-state actors, terrorists, or rogue nations poses a significant proliferation threat.
To mitigate these existential risks, it’s crucial to establish international norms, ethical guidelines, and regulatory frameworks that govern the development and use of intra-body nano-networks and related technologies. This should involve interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, engineers, ethicists, policymakers, and human rights advocates to ensure that these technologies are developed and deployed responsibly and for the benefit of society as a whole.
Additionally, fostering a culture of transparency and open dialogue can help raise public awareness about the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, contributing to more informed decision-making and responsible policy development.
READ DETAILS HERE, and at least scroll down to CONCLUSION to read the closure.
Dr. Bhakdi’s Legal Case – Doctors for COVID Ethics
May 8, 2023
Since 2020, Prof. Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi, a distinguished medical microbiologist, has informed the German and international public about the true nature of COVID-19 and the gene based-vaccines. During the past three years, he has written extensively on the subject and has been featured on several international news channels sharing his expertise.
From a period between mid 2021 to early 2022, four individuals led complaints with the German authorities against Prof. Bhakdi for statements he made comparing the COVID-19 vaccination program to 1930s and 1940s Germany. The complainants allege that such statements are a criminal offense.
Officials in Kiel, Germany, investigated the complaints made against Prof. Bhakdi. In November 2021, the Prosecutor’s Office in Kiel discontinued the case for lack of merit. Several weeks later, the case was reopened by The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the province of Schleswig-Holstein.
Prof. Bhakdi is currently facing two charges – one count of “incitement of the masses” and one count of “trivialization of the Holocaust.” His court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday May 23, 2023, at 9:00 CET at Amtsgericht Plön in Germany. If convicted, Prof. Bhakdi could be sentenced to two years in prison and a fine.
You can read more about Prof. Bhakdi’s background and view a detailed timeline of the case.
Day 39 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan
EXERCISE:
* Slow jog 5k outdoors (after 30 days… success!!)
WATER: (2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz
EATS:
* shredded wheat, cheerios, strawberries, vitamin C powder, walnuts, almond milk
* smoky potato chick pea soup w/ avocado toast (chopped & combined ingredients, boiled for 10 minutes, then stuffed into Wonderbag for 3 hours… SOUP!!)
* natural applesauce
* homemade choco ice cream & sparkling water w/ half-pump of cola XL-syrup
SUN HAS SET
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food