Farmer, consumer outcry helping to stop passage of draconian ‘food safety’ bill Ethan A. Huff NaturalNews September 21, 2010 Advocates of Senate Bill 510 (S.510) — also known as the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act — are lamenting the delayed passage of the sweeping legislation that many say threatens American food freedom. According to reports, opposition from the public, local farmers and some members of Congress could delay a vote on the bill until November — and may even kill it completely. According to a recent New York Times article in obvious favor of the legislation, the Senate calendar is filled with a multitude of other bills that need to be voted on before members leave for the campaign trail in October. But since not all members are in favor of the legislation, advocates are straining to find ways to get it passed. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) opposed the bill because he believes the increased FDA authority over food granted by the bill would not necessarily improve food safety. And Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) says the bill gives the federal government too much power over small farms and facilities, and that local authorities are better suited to enforce existing food safety laws. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) recently criticized Coburn for opposing the bill, accusing him of playing “politics” and emphasizing that in light of the recent Iowa egg recall, it is “unconscionable” to oppose the legislation. But it is now becoming widely believed that the recall was … Video Rating: 4 / 5
Natasha talks about how our diet affects our moods and what to do for depression, brain fog, anxiety, and alertness. For individual, group or donation based coaching to lose weight, get healthy and get on a raw food diet, go to: www.rawradianthealth.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
Dear Friend, What you’re about to learn could likely save your life, or that of someone you love. This was certainly the case with my Father. About 6 years ago my Father was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression and Anxiety. The best the medical profession could offer was a cocktail of medications to treat the symptoms and little in the way of hope for treating the underlying causes. Not surprisingly his health continued to decline. At the same time we were studying nutrition and sending my father many books we had read but these didn’t seem to help convince him. So for the next 12 months (with 3 years of research up our sleeves) we set about creating the independent documentary film ‘Food Matters’. ‘Food Matters’ features interviews with leading health experts who reveal the best natural healing choices you can make for you and your family’s health. In the film you’ll discover what works, what doesn’t and what’s killing you. Needless to say after my father saw the film he quit his pharmaceutical meds, changed his diet, lost 20% of his body weight and is now running 3 times a week which is a big change from being bed ridden for 5 years! Thank you for your support in helping this lifesaving information reach more people, it would not be possible without you. James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch Producer / Directors ‘Food Matters’ PS: You don’t have to take our word for it, here is what others are saying about the film. “Everything I have been harping on for … Video Rating: 4 / 5
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In our current society, there are many factors that can cause or contribute to anxiety and depression. Certainly money and work problems, relationship and family issues, as well as illness and loss of loved ones are major contributors to anxiety and depression. Also, how we feel about ourselves and treat ourselves contribute greatly to how we feel. Even in the worst of times, if we are treating ourselves with compassion instead of self-judgment, we may be able to manage big challenges without anxiety or depression. In addition, being able to turn to an inner source of spiritual guidance and comfort is vital to weathering the hard times.
Food is another major factor that greatly affects how we feel. Most people don’t really notice that what they put into their bodies affects how they feel. They might know that if they “sugar out” they may crash emotionally, or if they drink too much they will feel hung over, but they are often unaware of how other foods may be creating anxiety and depression.
In the over 35 years that I’ve been a counselor, I have frequently encountered individuals whose anxiety and depression completely cleared up by tuning into how food was affecting them.
For example, Marnie discovered that dairy, wheat and sugar kept her up at night. She would wake up at around 3:00 in the morning with intense anxiety, and would be tired and depressed the next day. By experimenting around and cutting out different foods, she discovered that she slept fine when she stopped eating dairy, wheat and sugar. All her nighttime anxiety vanished and she was no longer tired and depressed.
Joel discovered that his sleeplessness and resulting depression was a direct result of caffeine from coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks. He had not realized how much caffeine he was actually consuming until I suggested that he cut out all caffeine and see what happened to his sleep. After a week of headaches from caffeine withdrawal, he was sleeping soundly for the first time in years and no longer felt depressed.
Adrienne discovered that her feelings of anxiety and depression, that had been with her most of her life, disappeared after she started eating only organic foods. Her system was so sensitive to the pesticides and food additives in non-organic food that she could not eat them without feeling anxious and depressed.
Alex, who periodically struggled with depression, inadvertently discovered that drinking raw milk from an organic dairy had a completely different effect on him than pasteurized milk. He was visiting Los Angeles and went into a health food store where he discovered that he could buy raw dairy products (which are outlawed in most other states). He found that the raw milk gave him more energy and elevated his mood. He also found that, while he was lactose intolerant with pasteurized milk, he had no problems with raw milk. Now he has his raw milk, cheese, and butter shipped frozen to Wyoming, and no longer struggles with depression.
Over and over again my clients, who have chosen to tune into how food was affecting them, have discovered how much their feelings were being affected by food. Many of my clients have learned that even a little sugar brings them down. Sugar consumes so many vital nutrients as the body attempts to process it that it can actually be considered a poison. How many people really take “Sugar Blues” seriously?
A hundred years ago, when people naturally ate non-processed and organically grown food, they were getting all the nutrients they needed. Now, most fruits, vegetables and grains are being grown on devitalized soil and over-processed on top of it. Cows and sheep that were once grass fed are being fed pesticide-sprayed grains and given hormones to fatten them up. As a result, much of our food not only contains little nutrients, but has many toxins as well. Without the vitamins, minerals, and many other factors that natural, organic and grass-fed food contains, many people suffer deficiencies that can cause anxiety and depression, as well a many other illnesses.
I recently found out that the fat of raw organic dairy products, especially butter, contains natural anti-inflammatory nutrients. I wonder if the huge rise in arthritis and other inflammatory conditions is related to the pasteurizing of milk. Any inflammatory condition can certainly contribute to anxiety and depression.
Food is certainly a major factor in the rise of anxiety, depression and illness. Only you can do something about this by learning how you are being affected by the foods you eat.
Widespread Panic Announces Holiday Concerts and Thanksgiving Food Drives in Indianapolis, Charleston and Atlanta to Close 2009
Athens, GA (PRWEB) November 19, 2009
Widespread Panic announces Thanksgiving and New Years concerts and food drives. On November 25th, the night before Thanksgiving, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana will be on hand at the Widespread Panic Murat Theatre concert collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations. And on November 27th and 28th, the nights after Thanksgiving, The Lowcountry Food Bank of Charleston, SC will collect can goods at the band’s N. Charleston Coliseum concerts.
Widespread Panic concert food drives first began with the fan-based organization Panic Fans for Food. This fan organization hosted food drives at WP shows throughout the country from 1999-2007, with the goal of, “feeding people through music.” The effort generated $ 70,000 and 13 tons of food in 28 cities and was handed off to the band in early 2008. Since then, the band has been hosting food drives at select shows on their tours, engaging a demographic that is typically more difficult for charities and food drives to reach.
Tickets are available for the Indianapolis and Charleston shows on http://www.LiveNation.com and more information can be found on WidespreadPanic.com.
On December 30th & 31st, Widespread Panic will Celebrate the New Year at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Along with an incredible light show from Lighting Designer Paul Hoffman, the crowd can expect the band to be joined on stage by a host of their special friends. Widespread Panic New Years shows are always an epic fan pleaser and fantastic way to ring in the New Year.
Tickets for the New Years Shows are available at http://www.Ticketmaster.com and everything you need to plan the ultimate Widespread Panic New Year’s getaway can be found at PhilipsArena.com
For additional information contact Ellie MacKnight or visit http://www.widespreadpanic.com
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