MY OZ HEALTH

A thinking person’s monthly newsletter containing latest information and analysis about what is going on behind the scenes – governments, pharmaceutical companies, multinationals, drugs, food and health.

This is my way of hopefully raising awareness and interest in subjects that are being kept secret. As Gandhi said, “Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is vital that you do it”

JULY TOP STORIES

Warts, lateral thinking, the natural world, toxic cleaners and beetroot.

Future Shock Threat to Our Children

Be aware children are becoming dissociated from the natural world due to society’s focus on internet, Xbox and TV

The tossing aside of age old childhood pastimes, such as tree climbing, in favor of staring at the illuminated screens of televisions and computers is making the protection of biodiversity more difficult.

According to Ahmed Djoghlaf, executive secretary on biological diversity for the United Nations, the urbanization of many young people today has made them strangers to nature.

“Our children are spending hours behind their computers, their SMS, their videogames, watching TV,” Djoghlaf said. “They are living in a virtual world and we need to re-connect them with nature.”

Children in developed countries spend 95% of their free time on a computer or in front of a television, according to results of surveys Djoghlaf cited during a Southeast Asia biodiversity forum held in Manila, Philippines.

It seems as though a lack of education is one of the biggest culprits that threaten the preservation of biodiversity and our natural heritage. While children are learning about recycling and other green practices in their schools, it is hard for them to truly make the connection with what they are working to save if they have never spent any time out amongst it in its natural state.

“How can you protect something you don’t know?” Djoghlaf asked, “How can you protect something you’ve never seen?”

Without parents discouraging this lack of connection to nature, with the purchasing of an endless stream of video games and systems, it is scary to wonder how much longer we have before our need to protect our Earth is removed from our consciousness.

We are in desperate need of unplugging and leading our children by example, opening a dialogue and enjoying time with them out in the world so as to reverse the seemingly unfailing disinterest in nature.

Not only does this lack of connection with nature have harming effects for the environment, it is also harmful to our children. Researchers have found that children with disabilities can gain many positive and health-altering benefits from spending time immersed in nature.

Studies of outdoor programs geared towards sick and troubled youth show clear therapeutic value and that just being exposed to views of green grass or trees can improve memory and concentration.

Environmental psychologists reported in 2003 that nature in or around the home, or even simply a room with a view of a natural landscape, helped maintain the psychological well being of children

Source naturalnews.  http://www.breitbart.com/article.ph…

This article is hard to disagree with as I think the next ten years or so will see a greater awareness of these unnatural lifestyles, at the very least I hope so.

Some lateral thinking from Michael

As my regular readers are aware by now, I try to be positive and look on the brighter side of what is going on. This is becoming harder and harder to do. We have governments and their associated bureaucrats constantly wasting our money and then making us pay for their losses.

They make knee-jerk reactions to any problem without thinking things through and then act surprised when nothing works well. Good examples recently are the cattle sent overseas.

Don’t try to tell us nobody knew what was going on? The unusually fast reaction for a government decision to ban exports without discussing some sort of compromise with farmers and then hanging an entire industry out to dry smacks of short term vote catching. Further examples are the school building farce and the roof solar panels (They actually save very little electricity. I know because I owned one). Then there is the fast internet at enormous cost. Nobody asked us if we wanted it, and I bet hardly anyone really needs it.

There appears to be a complete lack of looking ahead to possible problems and costs. An example is the Invasion of Afghanistan. Do bureaucrats ever study history? If they did they would find that the British and Allies have fought at least four other wars in that country in the past decades and been totally unsuccessful, in fact on two occasions been absolutely destroyed. For what? I ask. W

e send our fit young soldiers to an un-winnable war when the people they are dying for don’t seem to want them, while their own youth is housed comfortably (unless they are busy destroying the accommodation) and are paid good money to live in Australia. Why aren’t they back in Afghanistan doing their own fighting? I think that seems a fair question but apparently it is not politically correct to ask.

I could also bring up the pharmaceutical companies hold on the medical profession with the constant bombardment of articles and biased TV programs boosting various drugs or vaccines and then backing down when actually tested!

Simply look at everything with awareness and suspicion, check the resources. With so much information who really knows where the truth lies?

While we are at it, have you ever wondered what happens to the millions of dollars we donate to charities etc? We never see any accountability, it just seems to disappear. Choice magazine recently checked and found that only a very small percentage of dollars ever reached it target. The balance was taken as‘expenses’.

And just a little bit more…

I forgot to mention the global warming con job. I have yet to work out exactly who is going to benefit most from this scam. Certainly not us, I have been around for a long, long time and except for some additional natural disasters I see few changes to the climate over the past decades. If anything smells like a scam it is this carbon tax stupidity.

Nice easy earner for the government forcing us to pay for their expensive blunders.

Home Remedies to Remove Warts

Warts are caused by viruses that infect the top layer of the skin, and herbs and homeopathic remedies can be used to treat them. Most warts do not cause any pain, but they can become sore or itchy.

They can appear on most areas of the body, including the feet, hands, lips, or genitals. The types of warts include common warts, flat warts, genital warts, and plantar warts. Home remedies, including vitamins, homeopathy, and herbal remedies can safely and effectively remove warts.

The viral cause of warts is the human papilloma virus, known as HPV. Warts are contagious but can take many months or years to grow and become visible on the skin. Warts spread from person to person and from one part of the body to another. Those with low immunity are more susceptible. Breaks in the skin also open up pathways for infection.

Garlic Patch

Covering the wart with garlic, the wart is deprived of oxygen and also infused with the oil of the garlic, a known antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal. The garlic can be taped over the wart before bed and replaced nightly. This can take a few weeks, but eventually, the wart will begin to turn black before falling off.

Vitamin A

For external warts on the genitals, vitamin A has been shown to be effective. Vitamin A applied twice daily can be used, along with other herbs such as a tincture of Echinacea, to safely remove warts

Thuja occidentalis

The homeopathic remedy Thuja occidentalis has been used for two centuries to remove warts. Made from the Arbor Vitae tree, Thuja is sold over-the-counter in many health food and specialty stores. This homeopathic remedy will work for most warts and for people with warts on many parts of their bodies. It is not recommended for plantar warts, however, but is useful for bleeding or painful warts other than on the feet. Warts have been shown to reduce in size and disappear when treated with Thuja in 6c potency taken daily. Another herb suitable for warts is spurge, often considered a weed, use the milky

Green Tea

Drinking lots of green tea helps remove warts.

Avoid Toxic Household Cleaners by Making Your Own

One of the greatest exposures to toxic substances can be found in our homes. Many cleaners and solvents used on surfaces such as countertops, tubs and floors are filled with ingredients whose labels read CAUTION, POISON, WARNING, or DANGER.

Thank goodness there are alternative cleaning possibilities – safe, simple products that can be used in most cleaning situations that will lessen our exposure to toxins and chemicals in our living spaces. For instance, castile soap, baking soda, and lemon juice can work wonders with even the toughest grime that may be lurking in bathrooms and kitchens.

Plus, there is the added benefit of money to be saved by making your own quick and simple recipes, as well as knowing your creative efforts are toxic free for you, your family, and the environment.

Behind the shine of the bleaches, foams and sprays are often artificial fragrances and toxic chemicals that can contribute to indoor air pollution, can be harmful if inhaled or touched, or are poisonous if ingested.

About 90 percent of all accidental poisonings occur in the home. In fact, some cleaners are among the most toxic products we can buy. Sitting in a majority of our homes are cleaners that pollute the ground water or contain flammable ingredients and corrosives that can irritate eyes just by opening the containers. Many of them could send us to the hospital or even cause death if swallowed.

The potential dangers of toxic home cleaning products have many people on a “go-green” path. In 2009, sales of natural cleaning products in Australia totaled $50 Million. Some of these cleaners are labeled with big promises and a hefty price tag. However, just because the ingredients in green cleaners are plant-based or “natural” does not necessarily mean they are safe.

It may be surprising to learn that everyday products found in your home can be used to make non-toxic cleaners for many of your cleaning needs. Some of the ingredients we cook with can also be the ingredients we clean with. It is simple to mix them up: they are safe to keep around the house and children, and they are easier on your bank account. Below you will find a few sample recipes to mix up in seconds when your home needs a little sparkle. Be creative: mix up different recipes adding essential oils and scents that fit your lifestyle.

• Basic Household Cleaner: Mix together one teaspoon liquid castile soap, a squeeze of lemon juice, and one quart of warm water. If a surface needs extra power, try saturating area with moist salt or baking soda, and then allow sitting for a few minutes and scouring.
• To Cut Grease: Dissolve one teaspoon castile soap in one quart of hot water and add 1/4 cup lemon juice. Let item/surface soak for ten minutes before scrubbing.Toilet Bowl
• Cleaner: Sprinkle 1/4 cup baking soda into bowl and add 1 cup lemon juice. Let sit for 1/2 hour, then scrub and flush.
• Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner: Mix together 1/2 cup baking soda with three tablespoons liquid castile soap. Scrub as usual.
• Drain Cleaner/Deodorizer: Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down drain followed by one cup hot lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes and then run water for 30 seconds.
• Glass/Window Cleaner: Mix four tablespoons of lemon juice with 1/2 gallon warm water.
• For Dishes and Tough Stains: Mix lemon juice and baking soda to make a scrubbing paste.
• Use baking soda as you would any abrasive cleanser.

Just a few more suggestions , if you read the ingredients on cleaning products you may get a shock, not only at the chemicals but also the similarity of the products contents for promoting totally different uses.

Beet juice provides incredible cardiovascular benefits

Beetroots, also known as beets, are packed with blood pressure-reducing, heart disease-preventing nutrients that help maintain healthy active function and boost overall endurance levels in those that consume them.

And a new study out of the University of Exeter has found that not only do beets benefit athletes by boosting their performance, but they also help the elderly and people with heart or lung diseases to live more active, physically-functional lives

Published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, the study builds upon a previous one conducted by the university that found that beet juice increases exercise capacity by 16 percent in athletes that drink it. Except this time, these same benefits were found to apply to non-athletes as well, including those that have trouble performing everyday physical activities.

“As you get older, or if you have conditions which affect your cardiovascular system, the amount of oxygen you can take in to use during exercise drops considerably,” explained Katie Lansley, Ph.D. from the Sport and Health Sciences department at U of E, and author of the study.

“What we’ve seen in this study is that beetroot juice can actually reduce the amount of oxygen you need to perform even low-intensity exercise.”

Beet juice not only dilates blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, but it also reduces the amount of oxygen muscles need during physical activity. This muscle effect makes it significantly easier for people of all ages, no matter what their health condition, to perform both low- and high-intensity physical activities. In fact, researchers noted that those who drank beet juice required 12 per cent less effort to walk than those who did not drink it.

Based on a comparison between whole beet juice and beet juice that had its nitrates filtered out, the team was able to conclude that the natural nitrates are the primary active ingredient in beet juice that bring about improved overall performance and heart function.

Sources for this story include: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_relea…

So It’s “Goodbye” From Me . . .

Due to a small seizure I am unable to continue my monthly newsletter.

I thank my readers and advertisers sincerely for your support  and say farewell.

I am truly sorry about this and will greatly miss my contact with you each month.

Michael.