Thousands Of Truckers To Shutdown D.C. This Weekend

"As thousands of federal employees wait for their furloughs to be lifted, thousands of truckers plan to descend on Washington on Friday morning in an effort to shut it down further by not hauling freight for a whole weekend and causing a massive traffic jam. 

Earl Conlon, a Georgia trucker who is handling logistics for "Truckers Ride for the Constitution", told U.S. News that truckers will circle I-495 — the Capital Beltway — “three lanes deep” to express disapproval of Washington’s leadership. A list addressing “corruption against our Constitution” will be delivered to lawmakers before the ride, event organizer Zeeda Andrews told the magazine. Mr. Conlon added that the truckers circling the Beltway will stay at 55 mph and will keep the left lane open for emergency vehicles, but “everybody that doesn’t have a supporter sticker on their window, good luck: Nobody in, nobody out.” According to the washington times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/8/pro-constitution-truckers-plan-shut-down-dc-beltwa/#ixzz2h9zkLvjs

Many say that with this, the government shutdown and the March Against Monsanto, we are in for an action packed weekend.

Join them on facebook to follow this event --> https://www.facebook.com/ridefortheconstitution

This news from other sources:

Truckers plan 3-day slowdown on D.C. Beltway - USA Today

Truckers Ride For The Constitution' Plans Beltway Demonstration ...

Truckers roar to D.C. with impeachment movement - WorldNetDaily

“Truckers For The Constitution” Plan To Shutdown D.C.

Study: GM Soy Dangerous for Newborns?

This article is supposed to "debunk" this study, but what it actually does is confirms the level of corruption behind the GMO take over. Only approved questions get answered. Only reports that say GMOs are safe get passed into the "official" scientific journals. The same ones that say cancer can't be cured. The same ones that keep millions of people taking "approved" drugs, and the same ones that now refute all anti-gmo evidence.

The following is from GMO Compass <--- (The setting-up of this website was financially supported by the European Union within the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme from 1 January 2005 until 28 February 2007. The European Commission and other EU agencies are not responsible for the content.) That's how you know you can trust the material when the first thing you read is them claiming no responsibility for their information. The article reads...

Dr. Irina Ermakova of the Russian Academy of Sciences recently released a study reporting higher mortality rates and lower body weight among young rats whose mothers were fed a diet of herbicide resistant, genetically modified soybeans. According to experts at the British Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes, a serious review of the study is not possible until more experimental data is made available. In addition, the study’s findings go against reviewed scientific studies that have refuted negative health effects.

At a conference for the Russian National Association for Genetic Security (NAGS) in October 2005, a Russian research team shared preliminary results on the effect of genetically modified soybeans on rats and their offspring. The team led by Dr. Irina Ermakova at the Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences found that the mortality rate of the offspring of rats fed genetically modified soy four was six times higher than that of rats raised with feed from conventional soy. In addition, the surviving offspring of rats fed GM soy had significantly lower bodyweight compared to control groups. Dr. Ermakova claims her findings raise serious concerns regarding possible health risks to humans. Bild vergrößern According to Dr. Ermakova, the smaller rat's mother was fed GM soy. The larger rat was purportedly born at the same time, except its mother was fed conventional soy.

As of now, no details on the study have been made available. The media propagated Ermakova’s claims. The Russian newspaper Pravda predicted sinking life expectancy for consumers because of genetically modified soy. The Daily Mail in Great Britain warned of dangers for unborn babies. There is no question that such findings merit close attention. Dr. Ermakova’s research looked at a genetically modified soybean cultivar from Monsanto that has been grown commercially in the United States since 1996 and is now also grown in Brazil and Argentina. It is used to produce ingredients and additives found in many processed food products. Approximately 60 percent of the world’s soybean production is genetically modified. Inadequate information An adequate assessment of the study and its implicated negative effects on consumers is only possible if details on methodology and results are made available. For this reason, a comprehensive review of Dr. Ermakova’s findings has not yet been possible. The study has not yet been published in a recognised scientific journal and has therefore not been subjected to review from other scientists. The peer-reviewing process is considered essential for ensuring that published scientific findings are based on sound methodology and reliable experimental design. The Australian scientist Dr. Christopher Preston (University of Adelaide) addressed Dr. Ermakova’s research in an article in AgBioWorld (October 2005). According to Dr. Preston, the data released on the experiment could not withstand a scientific review. He also criticised Ermakova’s approach to communicating her findings. She presented her research at an anti-GMO conference with a strong media presence. By doing this, she publicised her results and avoided subjecting her findings to assessment by the scientific community. The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP), which is responsible for GMO safety evaluation in Great Britain, also questioned Dr. Ermakova’s findings. They considered the results sketchy and inadequately supported. For example, there is no information about the composition of the rats' diets. Therefore, the possibility of faulty methodology cannot be refuted. The ACNFP issued a statement mentioning a number of possible explanations for Ermakova’s findings having nothing to do with genetically modified soy. One of the possible reasons could be that the test group was given feed containing higher levels of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are toxic by-products of fungal diseases that sometimes affect soybeans. The ACNFP will consider further details if they can be obtained. The European Commission asked the European Food Safety Administration (EFSA) to comment on Dr. Ermakova's findings. Like the ACNFP, EFSA's GMO Panel searched for all available information on the study, but could not conclude on the research due to a lack of experimental details.

So in short, these findings are considered "Contradictory" to previous findings According to the ACNFP, Dr. Ermakova's findings are inconsistent with a recognised, published research report. In other words, any research that shows the truth about GMOs is quickly covered up and ridiculed. Only approved by Monsanto scientists are allowed to proclaim the miracle of GMO. At South Dakota State University in the United States, Denise Brake and Dr. Donald Evenson conducted similar feeding studies on mice with GM soybean and published their results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal in 2004. Test animals were fed a diet containing 21% GM soy over the course of four generations. Along with number of offspring, mortality, and bodyweight, test animals were checked for changes in testicle morphology, which is a sensitive indicator of food toxicity. Brake and Evenson’s studies found no negative effects. (of course they did.)

Source --> http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/stories/195.study_gm_soy_dangerous_newborns.html

But what do you think? Do you think with the level of corruption on our planet that they wouldn't control something like this too? Everything is controlled when there is a dollar up for grabs. To think corruption is everywhere and it didn't make it into the scientific field is just plain mad. There are great forces at work making sure that all truth is swept under the carpet and you're fed your new franken-food without a hitch. There are billions up for grab in this monopolization of the food supply. He who controls the food, controls the people. The awake need not hear a single word, whilst nothing can wake the asleep. No amount of evidence will convince you one way or another if you are dead set the government has your back. We used to be called "conspiracy theorists", until everyone started to slowly figure out we were right the whole time. But, don't just take our word for it. Do what you like. But, if it's ok with you, we are going to support 100% organic food and lifestyle so that we have a better chance of our Earth returning to a more harmonious state of balance. We know all the dangers of GMOs, and you can't even simply label them to make the problems go away. We should ban gmos!

Video: ‘Monsanto is the metaphor for genetic manipulation, food chain control’

Why is the US Government so keen to protect it’s interests? Monsanto has a “patented monopoly on seeds” and is willing to “bribe any world government” to have complete control over the world food supply. This amazing video below explains so much and the message is delivered by an expert and best selling author in the field of GMO food!

F. William Engdahl is an award-winning geopolitical analyst and strategic risk consultant whose internationally best-selling books have been translated into thirteen foreign languages. He wrote an amazing book, “Seeds of Destruction” which is a must read on the topic of GMO food.

Source: RT.com

101 Reasons Why You Should be Using Holy Basil

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Not sure which tea to drink? I can give you 101 reasons to choose organic Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil.

Holy Basil tea has not only been found to benefit the cardiovascular, digestive, immune, and nervous system, but has also been found to improve cognitive ability, mental clarity, soothe asthma, headaches, stomach pain and reduce stress... and amazingly— even neutralize harmful effects of fluoride that may be present in your water. And that's not even half of what I would call, this WONDERPLANT, can do for you.

Here is one report that might convince you to drop whatever tea you're drinking and find yourself some organic Tulsi: http://www.holy-basil.com/MaimesReportHolyBasil

Government Could Take Your Child if You Feed Them This Food

BROOKLIN, ME – When Alorah Gellerson’s baby did not take to breastfeeding, she started giving him goat’s milk formula.  “Oh, he loved it,” Gellerson said. “We put celery juice in it, and he just loves that, and it worked really well with his body, and he grew like a weed.”

When her doctor alerted the Department of Health and Human Services to the fact that she was using homemade formula and not store-bought formula, things got messy.

“She came in and threatened to take him away and put him in foster care until I complied to go to the doctor and get him seen.”

“It’s so frustrating. My daughter is a great mother. The baby has a great dad, too, and they love this baby very much, and they would never do anything to hurt him. And if we thought the formula was harming him, we would not do that,” said Tania Allen, Gellerson’s mother.


Source: realfarmacy.com

20 Health Benefits of REAL Butter

The 20 Health Benefits of REAL BUTTER:

1. Butter is rich in the most easily absorbable form of Vitamin A necessary for thyroid and adrenal health.
2. Contains lauric acid, important in treating fungal infections and candida.
3. Contains lecithin, essential for cholesterol metabolism.
4. Contains anti-oxidants that protect against free radical damage.
5. Has anti-oxidants that protect against weakening arteries.
6. Is a great source of Vitamins E and K.
7. Is a very rich source of the vital mineral Selenium.
8. Saturated fats in butter have strong Anti-Tumor and Anti-Cancer properties.
9. Butter contains conjugated linoleic acid, which is a potent anti-cancer agent, muscle builder, and immunity booster
10. Vitamin D found in butter is essential to absorption of calcium.
11. Protects against tooth decay.
12. Is your only source of an anti-stiffness factor, which protects against calcification of the joints.
13. Anti-stiffness factor in butter also prevents hardening of the arteries, cataracts, and calcification of the pineal gland.
14. Is a source of Activator X, which helps your body absorb minerals.
15. Is a source of iodine in highly absorbable form.
16. May promote fertility in women.
17. Is a source of quick energy, and is not stored in our bodies adipose tissue.
18. Cholesterol found in butterfat is essential to children's brain and nervous system development.
19. Contains Arachidonic Acid (AA) which plays a role in brain function and is a vital component of cell membranes.
20. Protects against gastrointestinal infections in the very young or the elderly.

Source: facebook.com/homesteading

"Tylers Guacamole" Recipe (Level: Easy)

Ingredients: 

• 6 ripe avocados 
• 3 limes, juiced 
• 1 medium yellow onion, 
• chopped 1 garlic clove, smashed then minced 
• 2 serrano chiles, cut into rounds 
• 1 big handful fresh cilantro with stems, 
• about 1/2 cup, finely chopped Extra-virgin olive oil 
• Kosher salt 
• Freshly ground black pepper 

Directions: 
Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados using either a fork or potato masher, leaving them still a bit chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything together. Drizzle with a little olive oil, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and give it 1 final mix with a fork. Lay a piece of plastic wrap tight on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

This Guacamole Recipe:
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Prep 10 min
Inactive 1 hr 0 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Level: Easy Read

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/guacamole-recipe4/index.html?oc=linkback

Sign And Share This Petition If You Don't Think Monsanto Deserves A "Nobel Prize" in Agriculture

A Monsanto executive is winning this year’s “Nobel Prize of agriculture” -- the prestigious World Food Prize -- for creating GMOs.

Don't Forget To Sign And Share This Petition If You Don't Think Monsanto Deserves A "Nobel Prize" in Agriculture!

Sign the petition here --> http://action.sumofus.org/a/world-food-prize-monsanto-syngenta/2/5/

Receiving it legitimizes the sort of rampant genetic modification Monsanto pioneered, and helps validate a ruthless business model that impoverishes farmers, monopolizes our food and poisons our land.

If that wasn't baffling enough, the founder of Syngenta, the same biotech giant joining Bayer in suing Europe to keep selling bee-killing pesticides, will also win the prize -- and with it, a share of the $250,000 prize money. We cannot allow this prize to legitimize frankenfoods and bee killers. The ceremony is in less than two weeks, so we need to act now.

Tell the World Food Prize Foundation not to reward Monsanto and bee-killer Syngenta’s outrageous practices.

Winning this prize will encourage the wider use of genetically engineered cropsand be a huge obstacle to those fighting to investigate the long-term effects of its frankenseeds -- which is exactly what Monsanto wants. In 2008, Monsanto made a $5 million pledge to the World Food Prize Foundation, part of its plan to buy the credibility it can’t legitimately earn. By handing its benefactor this award, the Foundation risks undermining the credibility of the most respected prize in agriculture.

In protest, 81 Councilors of the World Future Council have penned a statement blasting the World Food Prize Foundation for betraying its purpose. In the words of the esteemed authors: “GMO seeds reinforce a model of farming that undermines sustainability of cash-poor farmers, who make up most of the world's hungry… The most dramatic impact of such dependency is in India, where 270,000 farmers, many trapped in debt for buying seeds and chemicals, committed suicide between 1995 and 2012.”

Despite the criticism, Monsanto and Syngenta executives are set to receive their prize on World Food Day, October 16th 2013 and it will be a slap in the face to everyone harmed by their products. We don’t have much time, so we need to publicize this obscene decision -- if enough of us get word of this out, and let people know the World Food Prize is threatening its reputation, we can shame it into choosing a more suitable candidate.

Genetically-modified crops do not deserve the highest praise in food! Don’t reward Monsanto and Syngenta.

Sources:
And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto, NPR, 19 June 2013
Choice of Monsanto Betrays World Food Prize Purpose, Say Global Leaders , NPR, 26 June 2013

http://action.sumofus.org/a/world-food-prize-monsanto-syngenta/2/5/

The Top 20 Natural Pain killers

The Top 20 Natural Pain Killers:

For more information click the blue links:

1. Ginger (add to 1-2 teaspoons daily to diet for general muscle pain)
2. Cloves (chewed gently for toothache / gum inflammation)
3. Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tablespoon mixed with water before meals for heartburn)
4. Garlic (made into a special oil for earache )
5. Cherries (joint pain, headaches – 1 bowl per day)
6. Oily fish (Salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, mackerel, herring – intestinal inflammation – 18oz per week)
7. Yogurt (PMS – 2 cups per day)
8. Turmeric (chronic pain – 1/4 teaspoon per day)
9. Oats (endometrial pain – they are gluten free)
10. Salt (hot, salty foot baths for ingrown toenails – 1tsp per cup of water – 20 mins twice daily)
11. Pineapple (stomach bloating, gas – 1 cup of fresh pineapple)
12. Peppermint (add a few drops of the essential oil to bath for sore muscles)
13. Grapes (back pain – 1 heaping cup per day)
14. Water (general injury pain, helps wash away the pain-triggering histamine – 8 x 8 ounce glasses per day)
15. Horseradish (sinus pain – 1 teaspoon twice daily)
16. Blueberries (bladder / urinary tract infections – 1 cup daily)
17. Raw Honey (topical application 4 times daily for cold sores / canker sores) 
18. Flax (breast pain – 3 tablespoons daily – must be ground or seeds will pass right through!)
19. Coffee (migraines – caffeine stimulates the stomach to absorb pain meds better)
20. Tomato Juice (leg cramps – tomato juice is rich in potassium – 10oz daily)
21. Medical Marijuana - use as needed. 

Cleaning up fukushima should be a world priority

Prescription for Natural Cures (A guide to self-care)

The revised and updated edition of the best selling natural health bible-more than 500,000 copies sold to date!

Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Prescription for Natural Cures as the source for accurate, easy-to-understand information on natural treatments and remedies for a host of common ailments. The new edition of this invaluable guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research and recommendations. This revised edition prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including new entries such gluten sensitivity and MRSA. You'll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice.

• Comprehensive reference of natural remedies for almost 200 common health ailments organized by problem from A to Z
• This revised edition features scores of new supplements and many new conditions
• Up-to-date information reflecting the latest natural health research and treatment recommendations
• Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, nutritional supplements, and recommended tests
• Down-to-earth descriptions of each health problem and natural remedy

If you and your family want to get better naturally, Prescription for Natural Cures is an essential health resource you can't afford to be without. If you wish to buy --> http://goo.gl/Vvm7Wb

"Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them."

We are all about prevention here. It's just every time we post about it 90% ignore it because it's not relevant to them (they think). So here is to the geniuses out there that know the importance of prevention.

Guess Which Genetically Modified Bugs are Being Released Now

Thousands of Genetically Modified (GM) insects developed by British scientists are set to be released into fields across Europe as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Granted, pesticides have been responsible for jeopardizing human health, damaging the environment and killing millions of bees and other insects, but is the proper solution manufacturing genetically modified insects?

Image:Wikimedia/Alvegaspar

The idea is to release a large number of GM olive flies that will be used to kill off wild pests that damage the crop. The company responsible for their manufacture and release is Oxitec.  They plan to release GM male olive flies that would naturally mate with the females, ultimately resulting in the death of female offspring at the larvae or maggot stage. The thought is that this would lead to a reduction in the olive fly population, which would allow the trees to produce fruit without the need for chemical sprays.

Oxitec has applied to Spanish regulatory authorities for permission to carry out a netted field trial of its GM insects. If the trial is successful, more trials will be carried out in Greece and Italy- the company also eventually hopes to be able to use the GM insects in British fields as well.

[...]Supporters of the GM insects, like Oxitec, claim that those who oppose the idea are simply fear mongering. This is currently the same response from the big biotech giants to opposers of genetically modified foods. Recently, we have found out that opponents of genetically modified foods have been correct with their concerns, as multiple studies have surfaced over the past couple of years that indicated GMOs can be very harmful to the environment, as well as pose multiple risks to human health.

It’s no different [than] genetically modified insects, mosquitos to be exact, they’ve already released into the public without a proper risk assessment.

Dr Helen Wallace, director of GeneWatch UK, warned:

Releasing Oxite’s GM fruit flies is a deeply flawed approach to reducing numbers of these pests, because large numbers of their offspring will die as maggots in the fruit. Not only does this fail to protect the crop, millions of GM fruit fly maggots will enter the food chain where they could pose risks to human health and the environment. Oxitec’s experiments should not go ahead until rules for safety testing and plans for labelling and segregation of contaminated fruits have been thoroughly debated and assessed. If these issues are ignored, growers could suffer serious impacts on the market for their crops.

…There is no specific regulatory process for GM insects anywhere in the world.

The public will be shocked to learn that GM insects can be released into the environment without any proper oversight. Conflicts of interest should be removed from all decision making processes to ensure the public have a proper say about these plans
– Dr Helen Wallace, Director of GeneWatch UK

[GreenWatch UK and EcoNexus] raised a number of concerns which include:

New insects or diseases may fill ecological niche left by the insects suppressed or replaced, possibly resulting in new public health or agricultural problems
The new genes engineered into the insects may jump into other species, a process called horizontal transfer, causing unintended consequences to the ecosystem
Releases would be impossible to monitor and irreversible, as would any damage done to the environment

A briefing done by these organizations also shows that Oxitec is trying to influence regulatory processes for GM insects, that they:

Don’t want to be liable for any complications
Try to avoid any regulation of GM agricultural pests on crops appearing in the food chain
Excludes important issues from risk assessments, like the impact on human health
Release of large amounts of GM insects prior to regulations
[Are] undermining the requirement to obtain informed consent for experiments involving insect species which transmit disease

Sources: realfarmacy.com & collective-evolution.com

6 Simple Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer

Prevention is the best cure.

1. Limit yourself to two or three alcoholic drinks a week:
Alcohol, consumed even in small amounts, is believed to increase the risk of breast cancer. Most doctors recommend cutting back on wine, beer, and hard liquor. A recent study showed the link between drinking and breast cancer was especially strong in the 70% of tumors known as hormone-sensitive.

2. Exercise at least three times a week (more often is even better) 
And when you do exercise, work to keep your heart rate above its baseline level for a minimum of 20 continuous minutes. Long walks are nice too, but it's the more vigorous exercise (expect to sweat!) that really helps your heart and cuts your cancer risk.

3. Maintain your body weight, or lose weight if you're overweight: 
Research shows that being overweight or obese (especially if you're past menopause) increases your risk, especially if you put on the weight as an adult. And a study released in March 2008 by researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston showed that obese and overweight women also had lower breast cancer survival rates and a greater chance of more aggressive disease than average-weight or underweight women.

4. Do a monthly breast self-exam: 
Be sure to get a check up from your doctor and have your technique reviewed regularly. You might catch a lump before a mammogram does, and it's a good idea to follow the changes in your body.

5. Have a mammogram once a year after 40: 
Catching a tumor early boosts the chance of survival significantly: The five-year survival rate can be as high as 98% for the earliest-stage localized disease, but hovers around 27% for the distant-stage, or metastatic, disease.

"5 ways to cut breast cancer risk" By Lorie Parch from health.com

Those 5 reasons are great but they forgot to mention perhaps the most important step for prevention!!

And number 6! Don't use deodorants or soaps that contain parabens! 
Research shows up to 99% of breast cancer tissue contains parabens.
Learn to make your own deodorant: 
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/02/how-to-make-your-own-natural-deodorant.html
Parabens in Antiperspirants are dangerous:
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/04/parabens-in-antiperspirants-are.html
Or just use a simple lime for deodorant:
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/05/a-lime-is-all-you-need-for-deodorant.html

Oh, and just a bonus, number 7... 
Eat an organic, maybe even vegan diet. Often many diseases and cancers can be cured by the proper diet. Learn to maintain a PH of between 7.2 and 7.4 and you can kill the environment cancer needs to survive.

We are terrible liars. This is actually 8 ways to prevent breast cancer because we freaking love you guys so much. So check this out...

Number 8: Walking an hour a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 25%

http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/10/walking-hour-day-can-reduce-risk-of.html

Could 'Prepping' Be Banned in America?

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As people who spend a lot of time focusing on preparedness, we can learn a lot about our future by watching as the economies and civilizations of other Western countries crumble.

Today’s lesson is that when times get tough, the government can and will persecute those who have planned ahead.

The Attorney General of Venezuela, Luisa Ortega Díaz, called on prosecutors to target people who are “hoarding” basic staples with serious sanctions.

She called on prosecutors to seek their detention.

The attorney general called on people to remain calm, not to fall for provocations, and not to be afraid of the “alleged” food shortage.

Based on the figures provided by the Central Bank of Venezuela, shortage hit 20% in August; in other words, 20 out 100 items are missing from the shelves.

According to a press release, the Attorney General Office has designated an ad hoc group of prosecutors to work nationwide with other authorities and cope with the threats against food security and, consequently, against the State. (source)

So basically, the Venezuelan government intends to treat those who prepared ahead of time like domestic terrorists…sound familiar?

Last February the South American country responded to soaring inflation with some crippling economic strategies.

Argentine President Cristina Kirchner responded to her country’s sky-rocketing inflation rates by freezing prices on food, a move Forbes magazine says will soon lead to widespread corruption in the business community and government.

In Venezuela, where President Hugo Chavez has attempted to control all aspects of his country’s economy, price freezes instituted on essential goods like diapers and cleaning products over a year ago failed to curb soaring inflation which registered at over 22% last year. In response, with their quiver out of arrows, the Venezuelan government announced today that they are devaluing their national currency, the Bolivar, by over a third. The announcement had the immediate impact of increasing the price for a US dollar in Bolivar by nearly 50%. (source)

There’s Already an Executive Order in Place

The game pieces have already been moved into place to ban “hoarding” in America.  In 2012, our Fearless Leader signed an executive order that gives the federal government authority over every resource and infrastructure element in the United States.  Mac Slavo of SHTFplan warns:

It should be clear from the laws that are already in effect that the government has given itself a legal pretext for confiscating anything they so choose in the midst of an emergency.

Should an emergency befall the United States, the military, national guard, and local police operating under orders from the Department of Homeland Security will have carte blanche to do as they please.

In a widespread emergency where supply lines have been threatened and millions of Americans are without essential resources because they failed to prepare, the government will swoop in and attempt to take complete control.

They will enter our homes and search them without a warrant. They will confiscate contraband. And they will take any ‘excessive resources’ that you may have accumulated. This includes food, toiletries, precious metals and anything else emergency planners and officials deem to be a scarce material. (source)

The Importance of OPSEC

By all means, don’t stop preparing.  But be aware that everything you do online leaves a trail. Every purchase you make that is not a cash transaction can be traced right to your doorstep.  It is vital to practice OPSEC (Operational Security) by keeping your preparedness related activities on the down low.  Preparedness and self-sufficiency author Tess Pennington warns that in a crisis situation, things you said months or years ago could come back to haunt you.

A person should think twice about telling others about any prepping investments they have made.  If a SHTF scenario occurred, anything said previously can be used against that prepper.  For example, if you tell your neighbor you have silver coins stashed away, if times were desperate enough, that neighbor could turn on you.  Keeping quiet about what one does is second nature to some.  But for others that are new to the idea of prepping, they do not see the whole SHTF picture.  If one person tells another about their preps, one person could tell another person about what preps their neighbor has.  Then, the word spreads throughout; especially when a severe situation occurs.  People will remember what you have told them, and come to you for help (if they are unprepared).  Helping a neighbor or family member in need is a noble deed.  However, those preparedness items are an investment for you and your family; and therefore, no one outside of the family should know what you have (unless you want that person to know). (source)

Time is short.  Our economy is collapsing before our very eyes.  We’ve been blatantly warned about the potential for total grid failure. If you aren’t prepared, there is little time left.  Maintain your freedom by becoming self sufficient. Get started now to put together a one year food supply – but be discreet because you just don’t know when that supply may make you an outlaw.

The following links are to articles on OPSEC:

http://americanpreppernation.ning.com/profiles/blogs/prepper-opsec-operations-security-or-opsec-is-an-important-topic-

http://graywolfsurvival.com/how-to-be-a-prepper/opsec/

http://readynutrition.com/resources/mums-the-word-using-opsec-with-preps_21032010/

http://uscrow.org/2013/05/24/opsec-for-preppers-and-survival-groups/

http://reluctantprepper.blogspot.com/2012/07/opsec.html

http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2012/02/importance-of-opsec-for-preppers-when.html

Image: TheOrganicPrepper.ca

http://readynutrition.com/resources/prepping-on-the-down-low_23082013/

Source: theorganicprepper.ca

Daisy Luther is a freelance writer and editor.  Her website, The Organic Prepper, offers information on healthy prepping, including premium nutritional choices, general wellness and non-tech solutions. You can follow Daisy on Facebook and Twitter, and you can email her at daisy@theorganicprepper.ca

Walking an hour a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 25%

ATLANTA, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Women who walked an hour a day reduced their risk of breast cancer, but those who were more active reduced their risk even more, U.S. researchers say.

Alpa Patel, senior epidemiologist at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, said the study of 73,615 postmenopausal women found women who engaged in at least an hour of vigorous physical activity every day had a 25 percent lower risk for breast cancer, while those who walked for at least seven hours a week had a 14 percent lower risk for breast cancer.

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"We examined whether recreational physical activity, specifically walking, was associated with lower breast cancer risk. Given that more than 60 percent of women report some daily walking, promoting walking as a healthy leisure-time activity could be an effective strategy for increasing physical activity among postmenopausal women," Patel said in a statement.

"We were pleased to find that without any other recreational activity, just walking an average of 1 hour per day was associated with lower risk of breast cancer in these women."

The researchers determined the observed benefits of physical activity and walking were not influenced by body type -- body mass index and weight gain -- or hormonal status, or postmenopausal hormone use.

"Current guidelines recommend that adults should strive to get at least 2.5 hours per week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for overall health," Patel said. "Higher levels of activity might provide greater benefit for breast cancer prevention."

The researchers also found about 9.2 percent of the participants did not partake in any physical activity, while about 47 percent reported walking as their only activity.

The findings were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

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Spending Time in the Hospital May Increase Dementia Risk

(CBS News) CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discussed on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" the major medical stories of the week.

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a disturbing aftereffect of time spent in an intensive care unit. Patients are going into the hospital for treatment of a physical illness and coming out with dementia, even when they had no evidence of it before.

ICU patients often leave with dementia, study shows

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The study shows that 75 percent of patients are leaving with cognitive impairment. According to LaPook, one of the most "shocking" parts of this study is that many of the impacted patients are in their 30s and 40s.

LaPook said that hospitals are getting very "aggressive" in their attempt to combat this problem.

"They are decreasing sedation, which can increase delirium," he said. "They're getting people up and around, so if you're lying in bed, that can increase a change in your mental status. They're having people walk up and down the ICU, even dragging their ventilators behind them with a physical therapist there to help them."

LaPook also explained that hospitals are trying to create a defined day and night cycle so that patients can identify what time of day it is.

It's not just the hospitals that can help; there are steps that can be taken by family members to assist their loved ones in the ICU. LaPook said to bring patients their comforts of home, such as eyeglasses and hearing aides, and to remind them of the time of day or even what day it is.

Also, a new report about hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause was released by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The group followed almost 30,000 women starting in 1993. They found that in many cases the possible benefits of hormones are outweighed by increased risks of heart disease, breast cancer, stroke and dementia.

"This is a very, very big study, very clear findings, and now they followed these results for a good 10, 11 years. So the message is very clear," said Phillips. "We've also changed our thinking about menopause. You know, menopause isn't an illness, right? It's a normal part of the lifecycle, so you don't need to necessarily throw medications at it."

There are some other options besides hormone therapy for women dealing with menopause complications, including basic exercise.

"Some women have had good luck with herbal supplements and changing their diet, and for very few women, hormonal replacement used in extremely low dosages for a short time is prescribed," said Phillips. "But bar none, the best thing you can do is exercise. Aerobic exercise in the morning cuts down hot flashes during the day, increases your concentration and helps you sleep better."

For Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Holly Phillips' full roundup on this week's medical stories, watch the video in the player above.

Source: www.cbsnews.com

Here's Where to Get Non-GMO Certified Food

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Purchasing organic and certified organic products means your buying foods that cannot intentionally include any GMO ingredients. Buying organic is key and another great way is to look for retailers supporting the “Non-GMO Project” verified seals. Shopping at retailers supporting this project will help you avoid GMO ingredients.

The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. They believe that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified organisms.

They’ve created a searchable database of food retailers that are participating in the NON-GMO project.

The retailers and non-profits listed in this list are committed to informed choice when it comes to GMOs, and endorse the Non-GMO Project’s approach to ensuring the sustained availability of non-GMO options.

List of Non-GMO certified Foods: http://www.nongmoproject.org/find-non-gmo/search-retailer-endorsers/