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Health Ranger Show #38: Interview with Peter Ragnar

17-Aug-08

I have been listening to the Health Ranger Show podcast by Mike Adams and I got to this one podcast which really hit home with me. I have heard of this man (Peter Ragnar) who Mike interviews, around the web and seen some of his videos on youtube, but I never really looked into his work. This man is quite an inspiration for those, like me, who want to live the most healthy and happy life possible for as long as possible.

Health Ranger Show #38: Interview with Peter Ragnar

I don’t know exactly how old Peter is and I’m sure not many do know because he considers his age irrelevant. In this interview he reveals some clues as to how old he is. If you do a search for Peter on youtube (I can’t give you the exact link here because youtube is blocked - search my youtube favorites) you will find some interesting videos. I remember seeing one where he was training on a punching bag. At that age (I guess 67), this kind of intense training does not seem possible for someone his age. But, that is the whole point of this post, that is to inspire you, even if “you” are just the GoogleBot, to come to the realization that ANYTHING is possible. Thank you Peter! Thank you Mike for sharing this audio so freely.

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Marine Phytoplankton is Next Revolutionary Superfood for Disease Prevention and Extraordinary Health

14-Aug-08

(NaturalNews) In previous articles and product reviews here on NaturalNews, we’ve covered some astonishing superfoods. The most impressive of those have been derived from microalgae: Astaxanthin, Chlorella, Spirulina and Blue-Green Algae.

Now, a new microalgae product has emerged in the natural products market that joins the ranks of these high-potency superfoods: Marine Phytoplankton. And unlike most of the other microalgae products on the market that are freeze dried into powders, tablets or capsules, the Marine Phytoplankton product I’m reviewing here is raw, unprocessed, in liquid form and full of life!

Source

I haven’t tried it so I can’t really say much about it from experience, but from my instinct and what little knowledge I possess, I say this is the SHIT! I have been wanting to try this for a long time. Maybe I’ll get some in a couple months. It is expensive, but with only one life and one physical body, who cares how much THE BEST FOOD EVER costs!?! It costs about the same as one of those worthless console games. Super human health or sore thumbs and sleep deprivation? If you try it before me, let me know how it works for you.

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Athletic Diet Culture is Shifting and Shaping

07-Aug-08

So, what does an MMA hall of fame champion fighter, like Randy Couture, eat?

The Champ’s diet

UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture is an advocate of a high Alkaline diet and has even attributed past victories to that diet. An Alkaline diet is based on the consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, roots and tubers, nuts, and legumes while avoiding grains, dairy, meat and excess salt. This is done in order to balance the acidity and alkalinity (the pH balance) of the body.

In an past interview with bodybuilding.com, Couture explained, “There was a huge difference when I changed my eating habits when I went on a high alkaline, more natural raw food diet. I notice that with the same workouts, the same circuit training routines, I get some muscle soreness, but I seem to recover faster and better.”

Source: www.mmacrunch.com (towards the bottom)

[ Q ] You strive to maintain an alkaline state - minimizing the acidity in the body through eating natural foods. Comparing these more “natural” eating habits to “normal” eating, how does your body feel and recover? Is there a difference?

[ A ] Yeah, there was a huge difference when I changed my eating habits when I went to a high alkaline, more natural raw food diet. I notice that with the same workouts, the same circuit training routines, I get the muscle soreness, but I seem to recover faster and better.

Source: www.bodybuilding.com (halfway down the page)

I’m not saying he is a vegetarian or vegan. There are rumors around the web that say that he is or has been a vegetarian. However, he was accused of being the Eco-Freak once and the green drink guy or something to that effect. My point is he has followed a more natural diet than most and look where it took him… right to the top. There’s more and more evidence of MMA athletes and other top athletes in many other sports realizing that a natural all/high raw alkaline diet is THE optimum performance diet as well as healthy diet. Randy is in his mid 40’s and still rawkin!

Mike Mahler is another prominent athlete/trainer who is a plant eater as well. He is promoting the raw plant-based protein supplement that I mentioned in a previous post which is made by Sun Warrior.

Mac Danzig is a plant eating MMA star whom I admire. I am sure we will see much more out of him. On his site, you will find a promotion of a product line called Vega created by a prominent plant eating triathlete, Brendan Brazier, out of Canada.

The list goes on and on and it will only continue to grow. The number of folks waking up and realizing that real power comes from plants is alarming! It is fascinating and I am happy to see it. There is an even higher level of super human power that comes from the plant world in the form of nutrient-dense “superfoods”. There is certainly more to follow on superfoods as I am a “SuperFood Soldier” myself.

Although, I am not at the level of athlete ability as some of these guys, I am certainly finding their level of health. I have always been an athletic person, but I have always felt restrained by my health and general well-being. That is no longer the case. I have found the master key and I am unlocking the door that leads to abundance and saturation of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual power. In time, I will find my athletic calling… it is only natural to feel athletic when you are this damn healthy! I am going to take small steps towards mastering the physical realm. So, one of my first higher physical goals is to run 29+ miles when I turn 29 on Aug 29th. I have never ran more than 10 miles. The few times that I did, before going raw, I thought I was going to die. I blamed my breathing on “exercised-induced asthma” -laughs and I blamed my cramps on not drinking enough sugary so-called sports drinks. I feel like I can just go out there and run it now without training. However, I am going to train a bit before I take on this feat. I’ll let you know how it goes!

~Many Blissings

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Evolution of the “Food Pyramid”

01-Aug-08

The original USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Surprisingly, the foods they recommended the least of received the highest amount of government subsidies.

 

The USDA later introduced a food pyramid that was more geared towards children. Same thing just prettier pictures.

Aaahhh, Ooohhh! There's pictures of strong healthy kids!

 

Now, the USDA feels the pressure and introduces a different type of pyramid. It is actually a valiant effort. I still think it is flawed and influenced by certain industries. For instance, they now give dairy a larger portion size than vegetables. In my opinion, dairy, especially from the bovine species, does not belong in the human diet. Maybe in some cases, bovine milk is necessary (RAW organically-fed, not pasteurized and homogenized), but goat’s milk would probably be a better option in these cases. That’s just me, I am living just fine, actually I am THRIVING without it and largely because I don’t consume it and I’m not even lactose intolerant. I feel better than at any other point in my life which I drank milk and did other dairy products daily. I feel this pyramid is flawed in many ways, but mostly because it really leaves you to wonder what not to eat.

 

Now, where are we? Below is a food guide from the editor of Natural News, Mike Adams the Health Ranger. This guide actually tells you what is bad for you. It hides nothing. It’s all out there for you to really have the power to make a more informed decision about what you put into your mouth. You can get your very own copy HERE in a higher quality format to print out and post at your kids school, around town, or anywhere. Heck, you could even tape it to soda and candy machines! Abundance and Saturation is key! It worked wonders for McDonald’s didn’t it!? It is an honor to be able to share this with you.

Honest Food Guide

Honest Food Guide

 

When it boils down to it, out of all the foods that we should be eating the most of, you are provided with the three basic “foundations” which are chlorophyl, fats, and sugars. Balance and timing are crucial and will be guided by your intuition in time. Go forth and do great things, Soldier! Be healthy because you can be!

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You Are What You Eat!

23-Jul-08
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Nutz for Soap Nuts!!!!

20-Jul-08

 

Can Bodhi’s Soap Nuts be used in a High Efficiency washing machine?
This is a resounding YES! 

You will be happy to learn that it is simple and safe (despite your HE Manufacturers warnings against using any but their highly toxic and expensive “specialized HE” detergent). All you need do is to add 2-4 Bodhi’s Soap Nuts to the little cotton organic bag and throw it into your load of wash. You also have the option of using the soap nut tea (recipe above) added to your detergent drawer, instead. Our Bodhi Soap Nuts will help sanitize not only your clothing, but your machine as well.

I read about these several months back and forgot exactly what they were when I tried to look them up again. I just ran across them from listening to Mike Adams’ podcast: CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE to the BEST podcast EVER!! (listen to ALL of the previous ones). Soap Nuts are all the rage these days in the natural world. You can do almost any type of cleaning with these wonderful natural plant-based (heck, they are plants!! which come in an organic cotton sack!!) cleaners. As you can see above, they are usable in “High Efficiency” washing machines!

Here’s the website with all the information you need on “Soap Nuts” (you gotta love the name :). I’m ordering mine today! 15 cents/load average.

Soap Nuts

This company also carries many other awesome environmentally-friendly products such as this new type of rechargeable battery that will hold its charge up to a year! The company is owned by my friend, Mike Adams, who brings nothing but truth and good things to the world. We need to get back to nature… go back to what works, not only for our convenience, but for the sake of Mother Earth. Enjoy your soap nuts! You can even grow your own Sapindus trees and start harvesting your very own soap nuts in 9 years!

BetterLifeGoods.com

I get a lot of my information from Mike Adams’ NaturalNews.com (the ONLY “news” source that I trust with health-related information). DO NOT listen to folks like Sanjay Gupta (CNN health advisor) or any of these other “TV” doctors who just spit out whatever information that gains more ratings and more money in their pockets! If you have to listen to a “TV” doctor, I would recommend Mehmet Oz over the rest. A doctor that I do recommend everyone listen to is Gabriel Cousens from the Tree Of Life Rejuvenation Center.

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Eat Your Vegetables!

14-Jul-08

You can drink them too! This is a mixture of chia seeds and www.ElixirMRE.com which is a freeze-dried combination of vegetables, herbs, grains, and superfoods (hemp seeds, spirulina, bee pollen, etc.) which will give you all the vital nutrients (including protein) that you need and then some. It’s sure to make you think super clearly and it will definitely make your body RAWK!!! Don’t forget to work out, that’s still important no matter what ya eat, but this kind of nutrition makes you feel less guilty about skipping a workout.

The water isn’t fresh spring water that I extracted from the mountains of Afghanistan myself, but it’ll have to do for now. Maybe one day the military can give its Soldier the BEST EVER! because they ALL deserve it!

 

For those that are unfortunate enough to be behind a network that blocks everything (including me and I am supposed to do the blocking), I did this for you.

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My Nutrition Profile/Blood Test Results

12-Jul-08

Here are the results from a simple blood analysis that was done as part of a physical exam back in Feb 2007. My cholesterol level was pushing the limits. I was 27 at the time and weighing around 215. I had just came back from a one year deployment to Afghanistan where I consumed all the good foods there. Even then, I was one of the healthiest eaters that I knew. I would have a salad and the healthiest choice of cooked vegetables with every meal, I chose the baked chicken, baked fish, or sliced ham, turkey, or roast beef over the fried stuff, and I would usually drink water and/or diet pepsi. I even had a stint of about 2 weeks where I ate nothing but a salad with no cheese or dressing, some fruit, and sliced meats. I did this because I was trying to get down to a certain weight. I lost 15 lbs, but it was torture! I knew exactly what I was doing though. I had it all figured out. Nutrition was a simple thing. Well, after I made weight, actually fat % count, I felt relieved and I had another stint of hot dogs, hamburgers, chili and cheese, and fried potatoes! This didn’t last long as my tour was almost up. I started to eat “healthy” again when I returned home in Jan 2007. I wonder what my cholesterol would have been right after going on that binge. I can guess that it was closer to 200.

Blood Test 01Blood Test 02

 

I just received these back from the blood samples that I gave back in June. I am quite happy with the results.

11 Jun 08 @ 0859 (Coll) SERUM

CHOLESTEROL . . . . . 121 (200) mg/dL *Outstanding!

TRIGLYCERIDE. . . . . . 50 (150) mg/dL *good, could be lower

HDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 L (37) mg/dL *good, could be higher Although having lower LDL is VERY important, more recent research shows that having higher HDL is more important than having lower LDL. One thing that increases HDL is physical activity which I haven’t had as much as I should have.

LDL-CHOL. . . . . . . . . 62 L (66-130) MG/DL *Wow!! I came in under the lower limit! My LDL was 130 just over a year ago which is borderline. No one ever said anything to me about being borderline. I’m glad I have figured things out for MYSELF!

VLDL. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 (0-42) MG/DL *good, could be higher

CHOL TOT/HDL. . . . . 2.47

TSH SENSITIVE . . . . . 0.71 (0.27-4.2) UIU/mL

VITAMIN B12 . . . . . 419.1 (243-894) pg/mL *One area that is of concern for vegans, so I had it checked.. Good

11 Jun 08 @ 0859 (Coll) SERUM

NA+ . . . . . . . . . 140 (135-145) mmol/L

K . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 (3.4-5.0) mmol/L

CL- . . . . . . . . . 102 (96-112) mmol/L

CO2 . . . . . . . . . 29 (21-34) mmol/L

GLUCOSE . . . . . . 103 (70-108) mg/dL *My glucose was on the upper limit, but oh my was I eating loads of fruits, especially honey. I had a quart jar of honey by myself in like two weeks! Not too concerned with this, I will slack off on the honey and use more agave nectar, stevia, or yacon root syrup instead. I haven’t had any of these since being deployed.

BUN . . . . . . . . . . 10 (4-20) mg/dL

CREAT . . . . . . . . 0.9 (.6-1.3) mg/dL

CA. . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 (8.6-10.6) mg/dL

OSMOLALITY,CALC . . 279

ANION GAP . . . . . . . . 13 (10-20) MMOL/L

GFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . >90

Everything else seems to fall within the normal range and I’m not concerned with. I will try to have a more complete nutrition profile done at a later date. I told you I feel GREAT ALL the time!! These are the BEST days EVER!! There is a reason why. I guess vegetables are too extreme… extremely too freaking healthy!!!

Learn it, live it, love it!! I love you, Kaylee! All for you! Guess what? Daddy’s gonna be around for a LONG time and MORE than ABLE to chase off those horny little boys who come knock’n at your window. Nope! I love you too, Shanan! My aspiring HOT RAW chick! Wooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo!!!!

Have the BEST DAY EVER!!!

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Where do you get your protein?

10-Jul-08

This is the main question I and many other folks who live on only plant-based foods are asked over and over. Where do you get your protein? Where do you get your protein? There is usually no kind of variation in the wordage, tone, or infliction either. It’s always, “where do you get your protein?”

Well, a smartass answer would be, “I don’t!”, but I don’t like to come off as an assbag so I usually oblige with intelligent answers to the best of my knowledge. I will tell you this up front, I am far past the FACT that plant-based protein is far superior than animal-based protein for humans. So, if you have or can do your own research in this area and accept this FACT, the farther along you will be in maximizing your potential. I absolutely do not have time for arguing this FACT as it has been proven through science and the experiences of many (including myself) who dare to live on the edge of conformism.

Now, there are many types of plant-based proteins. The best are of course raw and natural as Dr. Gabriel Cousens points out, “cooking food destroys about half its protein, so eating RAW plants will also boost your protein intake substantially!” This is because your body can assimilate RAW plants much more efficiently than animal-based protein or even cooked processed chemicalized plant-based sources. Protein is essentially amino acids and all plants contain amino acids… unless they’re mutilated/cooked. Some plants have more amino acids/protein than others such as (not all-inclusive):

marine phytoplankton
spirulina
bee pollen
hemp seeds
chia seeds
Other seeds and nuts
goji berries (the only known fruit with a complete protein structure)
yellow peas
legumes/beans (sprouted or even cooked if you must)
quinoa, buckwheat, and other whole grains (this does not include whole wheat bread and certainly not bleached bread)

Yes, soy has a bunch of protein, but most varieties are GM’d and are unfermented which causes problems in regards to phyto-estrogens. I stay away from it. Besides, most soy products are made to emulate conventional food items. I don’t see this as a way forward because sooner or later your psyche will tell you that something isn’t right and you may eventually go back to eating the same bad foods again. It is so much better to make a complete paradigm shift and get back to nature, it will not let us down! Knowledge is the very best technology and we have infinite abundance of it available to us today. Chemicals and drugs have let us down in so many ways. The proof is all around us. There is a reason why organically-raised bees are not affected by CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder).

We were given perfectly functioning bodies and brains not to destroy them, but to feed them the natural foods that they were designed for. By the way, nothing from Monsanto is natural as you can see HERE.

I prefer to use the most natural protein which are the foods in their natural form unaltered. I use chia seeds every day! Chia seeds are not a huge provider of protein, but they have so much else to offer and they are so versatile. You should not pass these up!

… The Nutritional Science Research Institute, NSRI, a non-profit
organization committed to both the rigorous scientific testing of
products and nutritional supplements from natural sources tested chia and
confirmed that it is a low glycemic index food suitable for diabetics.
Their research also showed that taking 40 grams of Chia (Salvia hispanica
L) per day results in significantly decreased systolic blood pressure.
C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood protein that is a measure of chronic
inflammation, was also reduced significantly. 

Another study by the University of Toronto study tested the Salba variety
of Chia seed. They found it to be more effective than the expensive and
risky medications currently used for decreasing blood pressure, thinning
blood, reducing inflammation and controlling blood sugar.

Participants in the study were Type-2 diabetes patients. Doctors observed
the following within three months: clotting factors dropped 20 percent,
levels of C-reactive protein (a key marker of inflammation) fell 30
percent, systolic blood pressure dropped six units.

And the benefits go even further — 100 grams of this chia strain has as
much Omega-3 fatty acid as a 32-ounce Atlantic salmon steak, as much
magnesium as 10 stalks of broccoli, as much calcium as 2 1/2 cups of
milk, and as much iron as half a cup of kidney beans.

Chia naturally contains the highest percentage of Omega-3 of any
commercially available source. It is also high in vitamins and in
insoluble fiber (which makes it excellent for appetite suppression and
intestinal cleansing). …

About Chia Seeds
I get my chia seeds from MountainRoseHerbs.com

I also consume a green food called ElixirMRE @ www.ElixirMRE.com

OK, if you are looking for a protein source that is raw, plant-based, and super absorbable you need to check out SunWarrior Protein. This protein food has superb qualities and is backed by highly credible folks. I am confident enough to recommend it even without using it, YET! I certainly have plans to use it as I am going to start doing some serious training soon which will call for me to have some extra protein.

Sun Warrior Protein

Sun Warrior Protein

 

 

 

SunWarrior Protein - Here you will find Mike Adams extensive review of this product and all the other links you need in order to obtain it.

Please, if you read this and speak to me later on down the road, don’t ask me where I get my protein. I get it from the same place that you should be getting yours! There are many reasons, if not just for your health. You owe it to yourself! You deserve the best!!

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Information Independence

04-Jul-08
Jimmy Dean Macrophotography

Jimmy Dean Macrophotography

 

A very nice visual of some popular items sold as food in grossery stores. Mystery Meat Macrophotography

I posted a youtube playlist of videos before of Mike Adams. I have discovered a lot more that this guy has to offer. He has put together some of the most comprehensive resources on food, herbs, supplements, health conditions, and the environment that I have seen anywhere around the web for FREE. I actually used one of his earlier articles in a video where I read it out loud on camera… give me a break, I’m new at this. Here it is! What is a “normal” diet? I apologize if you loose your appetite after being subjected to this information. Nah, no I’m not!

For the sake of our future generations, let us take charge of our own health, our lives and our own destiny so that we may have a more profoundly positive influence in their lives. They deserve better than what we are giving them.

 

Why most Americans have no idea what “Independence Day” truly stands for…

 

 

 

Save the Kids from US! [pun intended]

Save the Kids from US! (pun intended)

 

 

Answer: Independence Day is a celebration of the American Colonies’ departure from tyrannical British rule. Notably, the Declaration of Independence states something all Americans would do well to remember today: 

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness], it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles [that] … seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

 

Mike’s $10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma (video)

 

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