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Catastrophic meteors: How space scientists hope to protect ‘the only planet we know’ | CTV News

NASA is warning that meteors pose a major threat to Earth, so agencies are already testing out ways to defend against them by using lasers or by ramming spacecraft into them.

During a conference last week, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine explained that not taking meteors seriously could have catastrophic consequences. In 2013, a 20-metre meteor exploded over Russia and the sonic boom caused windows and glass to shatter, injuring more than 1,000 people.

That relatively small meteor contained more than 30 times the energy of the atomic bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima during the Second World War.

“We have to make sure that people understand that this is not about Hollywood, it’s not about movies,” he said during the keynote speech. “This is about ultimately protecting the only planet we know, right now, to host life, and that is the planet Earth.”

Unfortunately, that wasn’t a one-off event.

For example, the Tunguska event flattened around 2,000 square kilometres of Siberian forest in 1908 and another was reported in Brazil in 1930. Similar devastating meteor strikes are expected to happen once every 60 years, according to scientific modelling systems.

And some – those more than 43 metres in diameter — could be large enough to destroy cities. One larger than that could even decimate entire countries.

Canada hasn’t been exempt. In 2008, a 41-kilogram meteor was seen breaking apart over Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. And the Manicouagan crater in Quebec was left after an 85-kilometre wide meteor collided with Earth over 200 million years ago.

Jeremy Wang, CEO of the commercial drone company The Sky Guys, said despite Canada’s size, the country’s population density is sparse enough that the likelihood of personally being affected would be quite low.

“However, Canada as a country doesn’t have its own planetary defence system,” he told CTV Your Morning. “That’s really more of an international effort that’s collaborated on by NASA, [Canadian Space Agency], the European Space Agency and others.”

Potential defences range from high-concept ones to others which are fairly possible in the next five to 10 years, Wang said. “Broadly speaking, planetary defence measures come in two flavours: you either destroy the object or you delay or deflect the object.”

But he explained destroying the object is unfavourable because this could “create multiple objects Earth would need to worry about.” Therefore, deflecting the meteors is the better option.

These options can include using a laser to nudge their trajectories or by using so-called “gravity tractors” whose gravitational pull will drag the meteor or asteroid off course.

“But the most feasible one in existence today is the kinetic impactor — so we’re talking about bringing a spacecraft to an incoming object and literally smashing into the side … at more than 10,000 mph,” Wang said.

In fact, earlier this month, SpaceX was awarded a $69-million government contract to provide launch services for NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission, which will test out the ability to deflect an asteroid by colliding a spacecraft into it at high speed.

Additionally, NASA is currently moving towards a goal of detecting and tracking 90 per cent of near-Earth asteroids larger than 140 metres or more.

Models indicate there are around 25,000 of these sized objects orbiting Earth, but so far Bridenstine said NASA has only detected 8,000 of them — or less than one third.

“This is a priority of the United States and we want it to be a priority of the world,” he said. “We want more international partners that can join us in this effort.”

The day after #2019PDC was spotted, @ESA & @NASA’s impact monitoring systems identify several future dates when the #asteroid could hit. Both systems agree: most likely date is 29 Apr 2027 – with a very low impact probability of abt 1 in 50 000#FICTIONALEVENT #planetarydefense pic.twitter.com/5kksLGnUwz

— ESA Operations (@esaoperations)

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May 14, 2019
Low-dose aspirin increases risk of bleeding in the skull, study finds | Daily Mail Online

Taking low-dose aspirin could increase the risk of bleeding in the skull, especially among those with no history of heart issues, a new report finds.

Low-dose aspirin has been recommended in the past for older adults as a method to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing blood clots.

But several recent studies have found this positive benefit is negated by the increased risk of internal bleeding.

Now, a new review finds that taking low-dose aspirin regularly raises the risk of a type of skull bleeding, known as an intracranial hemorrhage.

Among those who had the greatest risk were adults with a body mass index under 25.

The team, led by Chang Gung University College of Medicine in Taiwan, says the findings show the medication should only be taken by adults who have the highest cardiovascular disease risk such as those who’ve undergone bypass surgery.

A new study from Chang Gung University College of Medicine in Taiwan has found taking a low-dose aspirin had a 0.63 percent risk of bleeding in the s, roughly two out of every 1,000 people (file image)

A daily low-dose aspirin has been recommended to prevent blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

An adult low-dose aspirin is defined as such if it’s between 75 and 100 milligrams. One pill of low-dose Bayer, for example, is 81 milligrams.

For the review, published in JAMA Neurology, the team looked at 13 previous studies on the subject.

More than 130,000 people between ages 42 and 74 – none of whom had a history of stroke or heart disease – were given either a low-dose aspirin or a placebo.

Those who were on the placebo had a 0.46 percent risk of bleeding, but those taking a low-dose aspirin had a 0.63 percent risk, roughly two out of every 1,000 people.

People who were either ethnically Asian or had a body mass index under 25 faced the greatest risk.

When a hemorrhage occurs in the skull, oxygen-rich blood can’t reach brain tissue and instead pools around the brain.

This can put pressure on the brain, and lead to permanent damage or even death, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

‘The absolute magnitude of these adverse effects is modest, but clinically relevant,’ said co-author Dr Wen-Yi Huang, a professor of neurology at Chang Gung University College of Medicine.

‘Given that the many individuals in the general population have a very low risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events, if low-dose aspirin is given universally, adverse outcomes from intracranial hemorrhage may outweigh the beneficial effects of low-dose aspirin.’

It comes just two months after the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new guidelines on low-dose aspirin.

The two organizations recommended that older adults above age 70 not take the medication as a preventive measure due to an increased risk of bleeding.

‘Clinicians should be very selective in prescribing aspirin for people without known cardiovascular disease,’ said Dr Roger Blumenthal, a cardiologist from Johns Hopkins Medicines who co-chaired the guidelines.

‘It’s much more important to optimize lifestyle habits and control blood pressure and cholesterol as opposed to recommending aspirin. Aspirin should be limited to people at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease and a very low risk of bleeding.’

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May 14, 2019
Gold prices on fire thanks to US-China trade war — RT Business News

“Potentially down the road, if equities slow down, and if the global economy slows down enough, you might see the Fed cut rates, that’s what’s breathing life right now into that gold market,” Streible told Kitco News.

Gold prices jumped on the news of China’s tariff retaliation against the US, retaking the $1,300 key level. The yellow metal, which has been trading well below its key psychological level for the last few weeks, reacted as a safe haven asset on Monday, gaining one percent and hitting $1,303.26, which is its highest in over a month. Gold steadied on Tuesday, trading at $1297.60 an ounce as of 9:12 GMT.

Gold’s turnaround came while other metals, including silver, palladium and platinum reacted with a downward move. Global stock markets and oil have also nosedived.

Experts say gold will continue to see a safe-haven demand, with prices overdue for a rebound. According to Orchid Research, gold prices have been under pressure in April and the tide is about to turn in May due to the dovish Federal Reserve and a lower US dollar.

Chief market analyst at Insignia Consultants, Chintan Karnani, also says that “uncertainty over the real impact on [the] US economy and Chinese economy is driving gold prices higher.” He told MarketWatch that the overall trend for gold is “bullish” as long as the precious metal trades over the $1,292-$1,294 zone.

For more stories on economy & finance visit RT’s business section

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May 14, 2019
A look back at Doris Day’s most celebrated roles – video obituary | Film | The Guardian

The actor, singer and animal welfare activist has died at the age of 97. Day was known for a string of successful musicals and romantic comedies, as well as a rich singing career.

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May 14, 2019
How To Grow Finger Lime Trees In Pots No Matter Where You Live

The Finger Lime tree (sometimes referred to as Caviar Lime) is native to Australia and true to its common name, the small elongated fruit is the size and shape of a fat finger. If it’s not yet as popular as it should be, that’s not for any lack of demand. The production of this gourmet item just cannot keep up with the demand in culinary circles. This is one good reason to grow your own.

This small citrus species is cherished for its tiny, juice-filled pearl-like vesicles, which give it the epithet ‘lime caviar.’ They may be green, white, pink or red, depending on the variety. Served as a topping on seafood, salads or soups, they give a surprising twist to the dish as they burst on the tongue releasing their tangy citrusiness.

The Finger Lime TreeIn Its Natural Habitat

Native to the lowlands of New South Wales and Queensland, the Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) tree typically grows wild in warm and humid subtropical rainforest. It is more of a large shrub than a tree and forms the understory in coastal forests. Therefore, it prefers slightly acidic soil and a partially shady to sunny locations.

The Finger Lime tree doesn’t exactly look like your typical lemon or lime tree, although it has plenty of sharp thorns. The leaves are rather small and the branching is irregular. The small fruits measuring 1-4 inches, resemble legume pods as they hang from the branches. They may be various shades of green, red, brown or black.

Finger Lime trees can tolerate cold weather to some extent, but not frost. Established plants can withstand drought, but even moisture in the soil is preferred. It is particularly important for young plants.

Growing The Australian Finger Lime Tree

Australian Finger limes were originally a bush food that early settlers foraged from the wild. As it started getting attention from the culinary world, commercial cultivation began in the 1990s. The fruits were still not seen outside the continent until the early 2000s.

Grafted rootstock is commonly used as planting material. Finger Lime trees can be grown from seeds and semi-hard cuttings, but they have some drawbacks. Seedlings grow very slowly and usually take up to 15 years to start fruiting. They are also more particular about growing conditions. As for those grown from cuttings, they often fail to thrive and are more vulnerable to diseases.

Grafted rootstocks will give you mature plants much more quickly. They could start fruiting in just 2-3 years, although it may take another 3-4 years for them to have a good yield. Another advantage of grafting is that rootstocks that can withstand adverse climatic conditions could be used, which makes the trees more tolerant of the vagaries of nature.

Considering their natural growing conditions, coastal Florida and California may be ideal for growing Finger Lime trees out in the garden. However, they can be successfully grown in pots irrespective of where you live, as long as you provide natural growing conditions. As a matter of fact, growing Finger Lime trees in pots has several advantages.

Maintaining Correct Soil pH

The Australian Finger Lime tree does well in a pH range of 5 to 6.5. It’s easier to maintain this condition in containers than in the ground.

Providing Good Drainage

The Finger Lime tree naturally grows in areas with high humidity and frequent rains, especially in summer. Although it can tolerate short periods of drought, it prefers evenly moist soil, but with good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Protection From The Elements

These shrubby trees need to be sheltered from the wind and cold not only when they’re young. Mature trees and their fruit are also susceptible to wind and cold damage. Too much hot sun can also burn the fruit. When the fruits are maturing, a rogue shower can cause them to split and rot to set in. Those growing in containers can be moved to a protected location whenever required.

Harvesting Mature Fruit

Finger limes are best when they mature on the tree. You not only get the best flavor, but the fruits keep for a long time without damage. Harvesting on time is easy when this tree is grown in a container.

Controlling Size

Finger Lime trees are naturally small in size, which makes them ideal for growing in containers. However, their thorny branches may need occasional pruning. This, as well as picking fruits, is a lot easier with pot-grown plants.

Checking For Pests & Diseases

Finger Lime trees are not very disease-prone, but fungal rusts, scale, and aphid infestations are common. In areas with lots of citrus trees, attack of citrus gall wasp may be a problem. It is easier to check for and identify problems when you have the tree in a container. It is also protected from common soil pathogens, especially nematodes.

Growing The Australian Finger Lime Tree In Containers

Choose The Right Container

Choose the largest size pot that’s practical for you. You don’t want to shock your Finger Lime tree by frequent repotting. Start with a 5-gallon pot at the least, to give enough space for the roots to spread out. A larger container, 15-gallon or bigger, is even better, but it can also be difficult if you need to move it frequently. Keeping the container on a heavy duty plant caddy might help – you can buy them here on Amazon.

A terracotta or plastic container will do. Terracotta is better if you tend to overwater and plastic pot if you’re likely to forget the schedule. Whatever the material, the most important consideration is drainage. The Finger Lime tree likes regular watering, preferably every 3-4 days, so the container should have holes to let the excess water drain away. Grow bags are also a good option because they allow water to evaporate faster.

Read Next: 40 Unique & Fun Container Garden Ideas

Use Good Quality Potting Soil

Fill the pot two thirds with good quality potting soil with some extra sand and bone meal mixed in. Sand will ensure drainage and bone meal will serve as a slow release source of calcium and phosphorous that citrus plants need. Finger lime trees themselves are not too particular about soil fertility; they’re not bothered by poor soil in their natural habitat. However, the rootstocks they’re grafted on like rich soil to thrive.

Find A Good Location

This understory tree grows in dappled light in its subtropical home, but it does well in a sunny location, especially in cooler areas. Some shade in the afternoon may be appreciated in summer though. You can grow this tree indoors as long as it receives six hours of sunlight.

Selecting The Varieties To Grow

Selection of Australian Finger Lime trees may be limited by the availability of grafted trees locally. Several new hybrids have been developed in recent years, but not all plant nurseries have them in stock, and there may be restrictions on shipping.

Color of the lime caviar is usually the main criteria for selection, although it may be just as delightful in any color. The hybrid ‘Blood Lime’ has bright red flesh, while ‘Rainforest Pearl’ is a pink-fleshed variety. ‘Durham’s Emerald’ bears black fruit that has bright green flesh. ‘Judy’s Everbearing‘ has clear flesh and bears a few fruit round the year. ‘Alstonville’ is a heavy producer with pale green flesh.

Some of the named varieties are protected by breeder rights registrations, so take care to buy your plants from reputed nurseries.

Watering

The Finger Lime tree likes soil that’s evenly moist, but not too wet for extended periods. It comes from an area that receives summer rain, so you should not allow the soil to dry out completely. Water it twice a week or when the top layer of soil is dry to touch. A layer of mulch might help keep the soil cool and moist.

Avoid overwatering or waterlogging, as it may kill the plant. A pebble tray may be kept under the pot to increase humidity, but the pot itself should not be sitting in the water.

Feeding

Australian Finger Lime tree is not a heavy feeder, but it requires a small dose of nutrients once every 3 months. Top dressing with compost, seaweed extract or fish emulsion will help keep the soil rich and healthy as the growing tree uses up the soil nutrients. Diluted compost tea or worm tea may be used as a foliar spray for an extra boost.

Flowering & Fruit Set

After your Finger Lime tree is well established, you may have to wait a while to get the fruits. Grafted trees start flowering in their second or third year because their rootstock comes from mature lime trees. Flowers typically appear in winter (which is June to August in Australia in the Southern hemisphere) and the flowering continues into spring. The fruits take 5 months to mature and become ready to pick by the end of summer.

Once the tree starts flowering, feeding should be stopped until the fruits are 1 inch long. The fruits fill out and change color as they mature, indicating they’re ready to be harvested.

Have your gardening gloves ready to handpick them from among the thorny branches and enjoy.

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May 14, 2019
City of Edmonton Pools Will Continue Free Admission in 2019 – Raising Edmonton

This summer, the free admission program at City of Edmonton pools will run from May to September. With success and increased attendance in 2018, the city of Edmonton has decided to continue the program into 2019.

Pools to be included in the program:

There are no fees to get into the Edmonton outdoor pool, but there is an admission process to ensure that the pool isn’t at capacity – just show up to the pool of your choice and take advantage of some kid-friendly fun on the cheap during the summer in Edmonton.

We’re looking forward to getting into the city of outdoor pools this summer, for free!

Find more information including opening times and more, at the City of Edmonton outdoor swimming page, at www.edmonton.ca.

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May 13, 2019
At Last! A Natural Cure for Shingles Has Been Found…

Powerful Natural Treatments & Home Remedies for Shingles…

Here’s the most potent (and best) natural treatment for shingles yet discovered, along with other home remedies for shingles nerve pain that are a sure-fire way to get rid of this awful health problem & it’s accompanying symptoms… for good!

Article by Troy Sawyer (Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist, Health & Wellness Coach)

Updated May 10, 2019 — This post contains affiliate links

Shingles is part of the herpes family (herpes zoster) and is basically a secondary outbreak of the chickenpox virus. It can lay dormant in the body for many years before finally breaking out and unleashing its horrible, painful blisters and itchy rash over the body. You normally get shingles from contracting the chickenpox virus, but believe it or not, the most popular way is actually from the chickenpox vaccination!

Amazing isn’t it?

The whole purpose of the vaccination is to supposedly stop you from contracting chickenpox, yet it has the opposite effect. And the problem is, those who get the vaccination strain of shingles end up with a much worse outbreak than those who just get an outbreak from the virus alone! You also need to be aware that if you do have shingles, you can pass the chickenpox virus onto someone who hasn’t had it. This of course, includes children and newborn babies. 2

Your Medical Options…

If you visit your doctor about treatment options for shingles, he or she will usually prescribe the anti-viral drug Acyclovir or painkillers or harmful pharmaceutical creams. The worst and most shocking of all prescriptions, however, is antidepressants. This treatment is pure craziness! Antidepressants cause all sorts of problems including severe mood swings and suicidal thoughts. You’ll find there are actually some websites out there openly advocating natural remedies for shingles, yet they’re also recommending you use these treatments as well (how are drugs even “natural”?) The problem is all pharmaceuticals come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. They also lower your immune system and immune response, which is something you definitely don’t want when you have the herpes zoster virus (this just causes more outbreaks). In this instance, the cons far outweigh the pros and we strongly suggest you don’t go near any of these “conventional” treatments!

A Natural Treatment & Other Home Remedies for Shingles That Work Like Magic…

If you’ve spoken to your doctor already about shingles or you’ve done some of your own research, you’ll probably be under the impression that the herpes zoster virus isn’t actually curable, it’s only “treatable” and “manageable”. What’s more, you would have probably been told or read that once you have shingles, you have it for the rest of your life and there’s nothing you can do to get rid of it.

Well, this is pure baloney!

You can get rid of shingles, and we’re going to prove it to you in a minute with some solid evidence to back this up. Now even though we’re about to reveal the most powerful natural treatment for shingles yet discovered, in truth, you need to use more than one remedy if you want to rid yourself of this virus for good (attack it from different angles). But the good news is all of these remedies are easy to get a hold of and are easy to incorporate in your daily life.

So forget about what you’ve been told or read so far about shingles. Here’s the all-time best natural treatment for shingles, along with other home remedies that give amazing results…

Natural Cure for Shingles #1 – Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)…

Olive leaf extract is our number one recommendation for destroying the herpes zoster virus (for destroying all forms of the herpes virus in fact) and here’s why…

Back in 1969, the Upjohn pharmaceutical company (now Pfizer) became very interested in olive leaf extract and began doing a lot of research and laboratory studies into its therapeutic benefits. They employed a talented doctor by the name of Harold Renis, who became their head researcher. What Dr Renis discovered about olive leaf extract was amazing. He found that OLE had the potential to eradicate virtually every harmful virus, bacteria and protozoa on the face of the earth. In fact, he and his staff tested olive leaf against 3000 pathogens and it killed every one at an astounding rate! For shingles sufferers, the best news is that all forms of the herpes virus, including the herpes zoster virus, were easily eradicated with olive leaf extract. 8

So How Does Olive Leaf Extract Work on Shingles?

Olive leaf extract contains a very powerful substance called Oleuropein, and this is what actually destroys the virus. It puts an unbreakable and impenetrable “force field” around the virus so it cannot move from cell to cell and continue to grow and replicate.

Here’s the 3 main benefits of olive leaf extract for treating, and ultimately getting rid of shingles, according to the Olivus website…

• Interferes with critical amino acid production which is essential for viruses to grow and replicate. Has been shown to kill oral and genital herpes virus and herpes zoster virus (shingles/chicken pox).

• Has the ability to contain viral infection and/or spread by inactivating viruses or by preventing virus shedding, budding, or assembly at the cell membrane.

• Has the ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop the symptoms of herpes by shutting down viral replication in male & female herpes and mild herpes simplex, zoster, type 1 and type 2. (Olivus)

The French Also Discovered the Power of OLE for Eradicating Shingles…

23 years after Dr Renis’s discovery, the French came across the remarkable viral killer known as olive leaf extract. After exhaustive research French biologists… “Found that all of the herpes viruses were inhibited, killed, or cured by extracts from olive leaf”.

The final report they presented to the world was highly detailed. In fact, their findings were backed up by the citing of 28 references on the anti-viral qualities of Oleuropein. So this wasn’t some rinky-dink study. It was very in-depth and well documented. 3

How Else Does OLE Keep the Herpes Zoster Virus Away?

Every herpes expert will agree that when the immune system becomes weak or impaired (stress is the #1 cause) this is the prime time when an outbreak will occur. The reason for this is simple… if your immune system is weak, it doesn’t have the firepower to fight off the virus (or any virus for that matter). In addition, if your immune response is low and you have other problems or infections going on in your body, your immune system will be busy fighting these and have nothing left to give to fight off the zoster virus.

Think of it this way… Your immune system is much like your bank account. There’s only so much to go around (spend) depending on what your balance is at the time. If your balance is low then there’s not going to much there to spend, but if you’ve got loads of cash in your account then you can spend whatever you like and not have to worry!

So your immune system is your bank account, so to speak. You must keep it topped up to the maximum level if you want to fight off all viruses, infection and disease. The beauty of olive leaf extract is it’s one of the best immune builders in existence. And once you get your immune system up to the “full” level, no virus, including the shingles virus, will be able to touch you!

How Much OLE Do You Need To Take And For How Long?

Olive leaf extract comes in various potencies, from standard to super strength. We recommend you avoid the regular strengths altogether, and instead, go for the super strength varieties. To use OLE successfully for shingles, you need the most potent formula available and the standard varieties just aren’t strong enough to do the job. You must make sure the brand you buy has a PURE Oleuropein content of 25% or more (250 mg’s of pure oleuropein). If it contains added dry olive leaf powder then this is a bonus. For this reason, we recommend Olivus olive leaf extract to our clients. It’s the strongest olive leaf extract you’ll find anywhere in the world and works extremely well for shingles (and all of the herpes viruses). You can view some of their testimonials here if you’re interested… Olivus Olive Leaf MAX capsules.

Note: Due to the popularity and high demand for the Olivus OLE capsules (OliveLeafMAX), this supplier does run out of stock quite regularly. Because of this we have had to look for another product that is as good (if not better) as what they are supplying. This brand is definitely it… Real European OLE Super Strength 25% Oleuropean. This olive leaf extract is extremely high quality and very high potency. You cannot go wrong taking either the Olivus or Real European OLE to treat and get rid of your shingles.

Dosage Recommendations…

Now when it comes to how much OLE you need to take, we suggest you go with the highest recommended amount listed on the bottle, which is usually anywhere between 3-6 capsules per day. Olive leaf extract is not toxic or harmful to the body in any way so you can safely do this.

So take (at minimum) the highest dosage listed by the manufacturer in divided amounts throughout the day for the first 6 months, then drop back to the recommended maintenance dose after this. You must also take OLE on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before food for maximum effect. If you find that it makes you feel a bit queezy in the stomach to begin with then start off with the lowest recommended dose on the bottle and slowly build up to the highest amount within the first week or two. Olive leaf extract can cause a phenomenon known as Herxheimers reaction (detoxing reaction) so you should be aware of this… About Herxheimers Reaction and What to Expect.

And in regards to how long you should take olive leaf extract for, our recommendation is… for good! Olive leaf extract is a potent “cure all” medicine and immune booster, so for this reason it’s a good idea to continue to take OLE indefinitely for overall good health. Of course, this would be a personal decision, but one we would highly recommend.

Extra Note: Olive leaf extract is also an excellent topical treatment for shingle lesions. Be sure to purchase some in tincture or powdered form (mix with a slight amount of oregano oil) and rub this directly onto any sores or blisters for some quick and welcome relief!

Natural Treatment for Shingles #2 – Oregano Oil…

In test tube studies (invitro), oregano oil has been found to eradicate the herpes virus – including herpes zoster. This oil (the high quality oil) contains some very powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Two phytochemicals in oregano oil, carvacol and thymol, are amongst some of the most potent microbial killers yet discovered. This is why oregano oil is so effective against HSV1 and HSV2, along with diseases such as cancer (oregano oil destroys the microbes that cause cancer cells to grow and multiply). Due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, oregano oil is also beneficial for helping relieve the awful nerve pain associated with shingles. 1

As with the olive leaf extract, for the oregano oil to work effectively, you must make sure you purchase the right type of oil and use it correctly. This is crucial as you will not benefit from the oregano oil and it will not destroy the virus unless you do. ONLY ever purchase the “super strength” 100% Mediterranean oregano oil. None of the others will work!

This is the brand we recommend to our clients… Zane Hellas Super Strength Oregano Oil. This oregano oil is not only very reasonably priced, it contains some of the highest levels of carvacol and thymol we’ve come across so far. In fact, the verified carvacrol content is up around 92%, which is astonishingly high and is one of the main reasons why this oregano oil works so well for shingles.

Getting the Most Out of the OO…

To get the most benefit out of the oregano oil, be sure to follow these four steps to-the-letter…

First off, mix up a small batch of oregano oil and virgin coconut oil to apply externally to the base of the spine. This mixture should be strong enough so you feel a tingling sensation but not a burning sensation when applied. 3-4 drops of oregano oil added to a teaspoon of coconut oil is about the ratio you need. Once you have your mix, apply this to the bottom portion of the spine, from the tailbone to the top of the buttocks area (roughly 2-3 inch area). Leave on for as long as possible.

Secondly, add 4-5 drops of oregano oil to an 8 oz (minimum) glass of filtered water and drink down. Do this twice daily on an empty stomach.

Thirdly, mix 2-3 drops of oregano oil with roughly one teaspoon of virgin coconut oil. Take this oil and hold under the tongue for 10-15 minutes. Make sure you dilute the oregano oil enough with coconut oil or it may burn the bottom of your mouth. Again, you should only feel a slight tingling, not a burning sensation. Be sure to repeat this twice daily if possible.

Finally, make sure you take one day off a week from the oregano oil to give your body a chance to rest. The oregano oil is a strong detoxifier so taking a break once a week will allow your body to recuperate and recharge.

In addition, make sure you take the time to go through this list and follow all of the instructions and tips so you get the most out of this powerful shingles treatment… destroydiseases.com

Natural Cure for Shingles #3 – Colloidal Silver…

Colloidal silver works in a somewhat similar fashion as olive leaf extract. The positively charged ions bind to the protein structure surrounding the virus so it cannot continue to multiply unrestrained. And if the particles contained in the colloidal silver are small enough (ideally less than 6 nanometers), they penetrate the virus and attach themselves to the genetic substance contained within it. This further prevents the shingles virus from being able to grow and replicate – meaning the infection is quickly contained and quarantined. 4

The truth is, by combining colloidal silver with the olive leaf extract, oregano oil and BHT (see next treatment), you actually have one of the most powerful shingles destroyer combo’s known to man! (Or woman). In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more potent and effective treatment for the shingles virus anywhere. If you do we’d be interested to know.

According to Homeopath and colloidal silver expert, Dr Robert Scott Bell, to get your daily dose of colloidal silver, you must take a supplement that contains silver with at least 10 parts per million (particles at 6 nanometers or less). We know of only one colloidal silver brand on the market that not only fits this criteria, but goes even further to deliver the most powerful colloidal silver supplement you’ll ever come across (particles at 0.8 nanometers). It’s called Sovereign Silver. You can check it out here… Sovereign Silver Purest Colloids.

For dosages, take one teaspoon of colloidal silver (placed and held under the tongue for 30 seconds then swallowed) 5 times a day for 3 months. After this, take one teaspoon three times daily for a further 3 months. You can also apply colloidal silver topically on any lesions for extra fast healing and relief.

Natural Treatment for Shingles #4 – BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)…

A scientific paper published in the journal Science back in the 1980’s revealed the common food preservative BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) could prevent, treat and even destroy all forms of the herpes virus, including herpes zoster. In fact, this supplement works so astonishingly well that most herpes suffers report NO BREAKOUTS at all whilst taking BHT. And if you happen to have a breakout right now and start taking some BHT, it will be gone within a matter of days (3 days usually) and you won’t have to worry about any recurrences. 5

Physicist and herpes researcher, Gary Wade, said this in his article titled “Fighting Lipid Coated Viruses Such as Herpes Viruses With BHT”…

“An excellent example of a very effective anti-viral drug that is safe for the great majority of people, cheap, and has good side effects, which also has been approved by the FDA for use as a preservative throughout the American industrial food industry is butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Honest competent researchers have known for many years now that BHT drastically reduces the ability / probability of a lipid coated virus infecting its target cells. Since roughly half of the serious virus diseases are associated with or caused by lipid-coated viruses, this is a rather important finding. For example, in the great majority of people, all of the herpes family of viruses can be suppressed by a daily dose of 500 to 1,000 mg of BHT.”6

And researcher Ed Sharp said this in one of his articles…

“Inspired by early scientific reports on the antiviral activity of BHT, a number of people suffering from herpes began to experiment on themselves. As described in several books published a few years later, the BHT experimenters discovered that a daily dose of 250 to 1000 mg resulted in rapid recovery from herpes eruptions with no recurrences.”5

Best Way to Take BHT…

To get the most out of BHT for shingles, you must combine it with the St John’s Wort herb. St John’s Wort contains a substance called hypericin, which significantly enhances the effectiveness of the BHT. BHT is also fat soluble so it needs to be taken with a healthy fat such as coconut oil.

You can purchase BHT in either capsule, powdered or granule form. We recommend the capsules…. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) Capsules. You’ll find they’re much easier to take and you know the exact amount you’re consuming each time. The important thing with taking BHT for the first time is that you begin with a low dose and then slowly increase the amount, so your body can get used to it. So start with 250 mg’s a day and stay with this amount for 3-4 days, then increase to 500 mg’s a day. Once again, stick with this amount for 3-4 days before increasing to 750 mg’s. After another 3-4 days increase again to the maximum recommended dose of 1000 mg’s a day. Stay on this for 6 months before dropping back to 500 mg’s a day for another 6 months. You can then continue to take 250 mg’s of BHT daily for as long as you wish.

The St John’s Wort needs to contain at least 0.3% standardized hypericin extract for it to work… St John’s Wort Hypericin Capsules. St John’s Wort should be taken at a daily dose in the vicinity of 900 to 1500 mg’s in divided amounts. And of course, make sure you always take the St John’s Wort together with the BHT and organic virgin coconut oil (½ tablespoon) for maximum absorption and benefit.

Note: It’s recommended that you do not consume alcohol whilst taking BHT as the two don’t mix. BHT can also thin the blood (if you haven’t taken it before), which is why you should follow our directions and build up the dose slowly. This blood thinning is not detrimental or harmful to your health though and usually only occurs for the first couple of days while your body is getting used to it. Of course, if you’re currently taking any blood thinning medications, have liver problems, or blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia, you should check with your health care professional first before taking BHT. St John’s Wort is also not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers.

Natural Cure for Shingles #5 – Lysine…

The amino acid L-lysine is a potent remedy for shingles that’s been repeatedly shown in studies to relieve, and even completely alleviate the symptoms of the herpes virus. Here’s the results of one particular study…

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study followed 52 participants with a history of herpes flare-ups. While receiving 3g of L-lysine per day for 6 months, the treatment group experienced an average of 2.4 fewer herpes flare-ups than the placebo group – a huge difference! The lysine group’s flare-ups were also significantly less severe and healed much faster. 7

Vitamin C and zinc have also been found to be extremely beneficial in keeping all forms of the herpes virus away. And they have the added benefit of giving the immune system a powerful boost, which of course, helps shingles sufferers even more. You need to take high doses of these three nutrients for them to be effective so supplementation will be necessary. 1000 milligrams of lysine three times daily is required to get the virus under control, along with a minimum of 5000 milligrams of two-staged time release vitamin C a day and chelated or colloidal zinc. Once the virus is under control, cease taking the lysine as long term use at high doses can actually weaken the immune system. Instead, eat lysine rich foods such as free range eggs, fish, and organic fruits and vegetables, along with taking a wheat grass or barley grass supplement every day (wheat grass is naturally rich in L-lysine).

Natural Treatment for Shingles #6 – Hydrogen Peroxide…

This amazing substance is used both as an internal and external (topical) remedy. Hydrogen peroxide should definitely be your first topical remedy of choice if you have a shingles outbreak right now. HP is also a strong internal parasite cleanser and internal “oxygenator” (pH booster). Because the herpes zoster virus is a parasite, and you also need to boost your pH level (alkalize the body) to destroy the virus, hydrogen peroxide is definitely a worthy (and dirt cheap) addition to your daily treatment protocol. If you currently have any painful blisters simply dilute some 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide (such as this one) with distilled water (1 part HP to 11 parts water to make a 3% solution) and apply this directly to any sores or blisters with a cotton ball. Do this 3-4 times a day and watch those lesions heal and disappear faster than you’ve ever seen before! Be aware that the hydrogen peroxide will often bubble when you first apply it – this is normal so don’t be put off by it. Make sure you use the 35% grade and dilute as directed above so it doesn’t burn when you apply it to your blisters.

For internal use, add 3 drops of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to 8 oz of filtered water and drink down. Do this three times daily every day for a minimum period of 12 months. Or instead, you can use the famous Bill Munro hydrogen peroxide inhalation method using the 3% grade HP… Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation Method by Bill Munro. In addition to this, mix a capful of 35% hydrogen peroxide with distilled water at a ratio of 1 part HP to 11 parts water (becomes 3% solution) and gargle this every day after cleaning your teeth. Be sure to spit out afterwards and do not swallow any of the mixture (it will be full of toxins and bacteria). Bacteria and parasites live and breed in the mouth. Doing the HP gargle every day will destroy these unwanted pathogens, along with removing toxins and heavy metals from the mouth. This in turn enhances the assimilation and effectiveness of the food and supplements you’ll be consuming. You can read more about the benefits of hydrogen peroxide for treating all forms of the herpes family of viruses in this excellent book… The One-Minute Cure: The Secret to Healing Virtually All Diseases.

Natural Cure for Shingles #7 – Potent Herbs and Mushrooms…

Certain herbs are terrific remedies and healers for shingles that should definitely be included in your diet regimen. Astragalus, Cat’s claw, garlic, galangal, lapacho and pansy are all anti-viral in nature and will help immensely with the symptoms. Reishi mushrooms, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper are also anti-viral and really give the immune system a powerful boost. Then there’s cayenne pepper, cilantro, licorice and thyme, four herbs that have actually been found to fight all forms of the herpes virus.

So be sure to supplement with these and use them in your cooking as much as possible!

Natural Treatment for Shingles #8 – Manuka Honey…

Manuka honey is one of the little known and unsung remedies for the herpes zoster virus. It’s a potent anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection food that goes to work very quickly. In fact, it’s anti-microbial and wound healing benefits are unsurpassed and a recent clinical trial actually found that it can destroy over 250 strains of harmful bacteria. And three separate studies were also able to prove that natural honey and propolis (another bee product) are more effective at treating the herpes virus than the most common pharmaceutical treatment, Zovirax.

You can read about these studies in full here… Honey as a Herpes Treatment.

Getting the Most Out of the Honey Remedy…

So there are two ways to effectively use honey as a shingles treatment. Firstly, as an external remedy…

When an outbreak occurs you simply smear the honey with a little bit of coconut oil over any lesions or sores and leave on for as long as possible (you can do this without harm even if the wounds are open and weeping). The honey and coconut oil work very well to relieve the awful itching as well.

The second way is the easiest…

You simply eat it! Honey is not only anti-viral, it also contains nitric oxide metabolites. New research has found that increasing nitric oxide levels in bodily fluids may help retard and even prevent viral replication. This of course is excellent news for shingles sufferers.

Just remember, Manuka honey is the most effective of all honeys so make sure you use this if you can. Raw natural honey is the next best option. Whatever you do though, do not use processed honey (what you find in your local supermarket) as this will actually make your shingles much worse. For best results, 1-2 tablespoons of Manuka honey should be consumed daily.

Natural Cure for Shingles #9 – Topical Remedies…

If you have an outbreak of shingles right now, then you need some good topical remedies to give you pain relief while the internal treatments we’ve listed go to work. Here’s some of the best…

DMSO: DMSO works astonishingly well on shingles sores and quickly relieves the awful nerve pain. You’ll get almost immediate pain relief and the sores will heal much faster than if you leave them untreated. And it doesn’t matter if you use the DMSO at the beginning of a shingles breakout or during a full blown attack, it will still work very quickly and very effectively. Simply purchase the 70% DMSO solution in either cream, gel or liquid form and apply a small amount to the affected area 3 times a day. Do this for a period of 3-4 days and your shingles will be gone. If you decide to go with the 99.9% pharmaceutical grade, be sure to water it down to a 70% solution first before applying. In addition to this, add a little DMSO cream to the oregano oil (3-4 drops) and coconut oil mix that you apply topically to the base of the spine. DMSO helps penetrate the oregano oil deep into the ganglia nerve to destroy the virus. Try and get the DMSO with added aloe vera if you can as this helps prevent the skin from drying out. 9

Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is a great remedy for shingles pain (especially nerve pain) and a virtual “cure all” topical treatment. Use a drop from the eye dropper that comes with the bottle and rub lightly on the infected area.

Lemon Balm: Lemon balm contains rosmarinic, caffeic and ferulic acid, the three main compounds that give this herb its stunning anti-viral properties. It also works very well on skin lesions caused from shingles. Buy the liquid drops and apply 3-4 times a day.

Aloe vera: You can never go wrong using aloe vera. The extracts from this terrific plant help with any skin problem, including shingle sores. Studies have found that aloe vera creams and gels are extremely effective at healing skin lesions caused from the herpes virus, along with helping to significantly reduce the time they take to heal.

Capsaicin cream: Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chilli peppers. It’s an effective topical treatment for shingles and relieves the pain and itchiness considerably. In one double-blind study, participants had to use either a capsaicin cream or a placebo cream for six weeks. After the term was up almost 80 percent of participants who used the capsaicin cream had much greater pain relief than the people who used the placebo cream. You can easily purchase capsaicin creams online or from your local drug store.

Colloidal oatmeal: Taking a warm, colloidal oatmeal bath is a very relaxing and soothing remedy for shingles. Just remember to dry yourself completely afterwards and throw any towels you use straight in the wash (never re-use them). To purchase colloidal oatmeal, go online or visit your local health food store.

Apple cider vinegar: ACV is another great remedy for shingles (in fact, it’s a great home remedy for just about any ailment!) It’s anti-viral in nature and helps to relieve the pain and discomfort considerably. Mix up a batch comprised of one cup of ACV to one gallon of water. Soak a wash cloth in this solution then use as a cold compress on the affected area. Also be sure to drink ACV every day for extra (internal) benefit. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a teaspoon of Manuka honey in a glass of warm filtered water and drink 20 minutes before each meal, three times a day.

Epsom Salt and Baking Soda Bath: This is another terrific shingles nerve pain reliever that you can’t go wrong with. Taking a bath with some Epsom salt and baking soda will definitely bring some quick relief to your annoying symptoms. And they won’t just help to relieve the pain and itching either, they also help to bring the swelling down and heal any skin lesions. Throw half a cup of baking soda and one and a half cups of Epsom salt into a warm bath (not hot) and dissolve. Relax in this for as long as you like.

Natural Treatment for Shingles #10 – You Must Learn to Relax…

Yes, you’ve probably already been told this one but it’s worth reiterating. Stress puts the immune system under immense (and unnecessary) pressure. This lowers your immune response, and in turn, allows pathogens in. So you must find ways to relax. Meditation and yoga are two excellent ways to do this. They help keep your stress and anxiety levels down so your immune system doesn’t become overwhelmed and compromised. Exercise is also a great stress reliever, as long as you don’t overdo it. 30 to 40 minutes a day of regular moderate exercise will also do wonders for your overall health and longevity, so be sure to give this a go!

Natural Herpes Treatments You Need to Know About…

Well, that ends this article on the best natural treatments and home remedies for shingles. However, there is one final piece of the puzzle that you must adhere to if you want to be free of this virus for good… You must eat properly! (Clean eating). Certain foods will be damaging to your recovery while others will help speed up the process and get you back to 100% health, so it’s imperative that you take the time to read up on these. Click on the link below to go to our “natural herpes treatment” section and read about the importance of following a raw, clean eating, plant based diet. And at the same time, this article will give you a handy refresher and different perspective on some of the natural treatments and home remedies we’ve just discussed.

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May 13, 2019
Embryo stem cells created from skin cells — ScienceDaily

As published in Cell Stem Cell, Dr. Yossi Buganim of HU’s Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research and his team discovered a set of genes capable of transforming murine skin cells into all three of the cell types that comprise the early embryo: the embryo itself, the placenta and the extra-embryonic tissues, such as the umbilical cord. In the future, it may be possible to create entire human embryos out of human skin cells, without the need for sperm or eggs. This discovery also has vast implications for modelling embryonic defects and shedding light on placental dysfunctions, as well as solving certain infertility problems by creating human embryos in a petri dish.

Back in 2006, Japanese researchers discovered the capacity of skin cells to be “reprogrammed” into early embryonic cells that can generate an entire fetus, by expressing four central embryonic genes. These reprogrammed skin cells, termed “Induced Plutipotent Stem Cells” (iPSCs), are similar to cells that develop in the early days after fertilization and are essentially identical to their natural counterparts. These cells can develop into all fetal cell types, but not into extra-embryonic tissues, such as the placenta.

Now, the Hebrew University research team, headed by Dr. Yossi Buganim, Dr. Oren Ram from the HU’s Institute of Life Science and Professor Tommy Kaplan from HU’s School of Computer Science and Engineering, as well as doctoral students Hani Benchetrit and Mohammad Jaber, found a new combination of five genes that, when inserted into skin cells, reprogram the cells into each of three early embryonic cell types — iPS cells which create fetuses, placental stem cells, and stem cells that develop into other extra-embryonic tissues, such as the umbilical cord. These transformations take about one month.

The HU team used new technology to scrutinize the molecular forces that govern cell fate decisions for skin cell reprogramming and the natural process of embryonic development. For example, the researchers discovered that the gene “Eomes” pushes the cell towards placental stem cell identity and placental development, while the “Esrrb” gene orchestrates fetus stem cells development through the temporary acquisition of an extrae-mbryonic stem cell identity.

To uncover the molecular mechanisms that are activated during the formation of these various cell types, the researchers analyzed changes to the genome structure and function inside the cells when the five genes are introduced into the cell. They discovered that during the first stage, skin cells lose their cellular identity and then slowly acquire a new identity of one of the three early embryonic cell types, and that this process is governed by the levels of two of the five genes.

Recently, attempts have been made to develop an entire mouse embryo without using sperm or egg cells. These attempts used the three early cell types isolated directly from a live, developing embryo. However, HU’s study is the first attempt to create all three main cell lineages at once from skin cells. Further, these findings mean there may be no need to “sacrifice” a live embryo to create a test tube embryo.

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May 13, 2019
Hollywood Actress Doris Day Dead at 97 | TMZ.com

Doris Day, one of the biggest movie stars in the ’50s and ’60s who became a fierce proponent of animal rights, is dead.

The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed her death. She died at her home in Carmel Valley, CA, surrounded by close friends. The Foundation said Day “had been in excellent physical health for her age, until recently contracting a serious case of pneumonia.”

Doris became a star in 1956, when she appeared alongside Jimmy Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock‘s “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” She then hit even bigger the next year, starring in “The Pajama Game.”

Day became tied at the hip onscreen, beginning in 1959, with Rock Hudson … the 2 starred in “Pillow Talk,” for which she received an Academy Award nom for Best Actress.

You can’t understate the star power of the quintessential girl next door … she was voted Top Box Office Female Star for 4 straight years in the early ’60s.

As big as her movie career was … she was equally famous for her singing. She went to the top of the charts with her 1956 song, “Que Sera Sera.” In 2008, Doris was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Day briefly dated Ronald Reagan back in the ’50s. She was married 4 times.

Her influence was enduring. She was referenced in The Beatles‘ song “Dig It,” Billy Joel‘s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.”

Doris got the Presidential Medal of Freedom award in 2004 from President George Bush, but her fear of flying prevented her from attending the White House ceremony.

Day’s son, Terry Melcher, became a famous and successful music producer, working with The Beach Boys for many years. He notoriously put a song written by Charles Manson on a Beach Boys’ single, but when Melcher distanced himself from Manson the future murderer targeted him. In fact, it’s widely believed the Tate murders were really directed at Melcher and his then-girlfriend, Candice Bergen, who had been renting the Tate home until just weeks before the murder.

She loved animals … at one time she had 30 dogs living on her property.

Doris was one of the founders of Actors and Others for Animals in 1971 and in the late 70’s she started The Doris Day Foundation. She has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — one for movies, and one for her music.

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May 13, 2019