The Life of Buddha

A really nice video

An Inconvenient Truth

I can't believe I haven't seen this movie before tonight. I strongly encourage everyone to watch it and to do what they can to implement lifestyle changes to save our planet. This is truly shocking and profound information.

Check out the trailer here:

Dang Gui, Estrogen, Cancer Protection

For years the debate has raged as to whether herbs with estrogenic properties contribute to the formation of cancer and thus should be avoided by those with cancer, those with family histories, or other risk factors. Finally, a study has come out to dispel the fears of estrogenic herbs, and backing millenia-long history of prescribing herbs based on diagnostic need.

Check out this link for more and be sure to click on the "Free Download" to see the actual study.

Living in Accord with Nature (Part II)

My recent trip to Costa Rica reminds me of my post from January regarding living in accord with nature. I am always struck by how well I feel in Manuel Antonio. The minute I get there, until I return back to the states, my energy levels are high, spirit is soaring with an overall feeling of well-being. Perhaps it is how seemless one's experience is with the multitude of living creatures and flora/fauna all around. Things are alive in the jungle, and that life is palpable. A little video of the wildlife is below.

Cloned Animal Products Soon to be on Grocery Shelves

I came across this interesting alert and thought you might be interested. It's from the Organic Consumers Association:

CITIZEN COMMENTS NEEDED
FDA APPROVES FOOD FROM CLONED ANIMALS
Despite a September survey found that 64% of Americans are repulsed by the idea of eating food from cloned animals, the FDA announced this week that milk, eggs and meat from cloned animals will soon be allowed on the market. Ignoring a number of disturbing studies suggesting potential human health hazards, Stephen F. Sundlof, director of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine said "that meat and milk from cattle, swine and goat clones is as safe to eat as the food we eat every day." Consumer, food safety, and animal welfare groups have condemned the announcement, pointing out that animal cloning is inherently unpredictable and hazardous, and that the practice of cloning has led to a high number of cruel and painful deformities in the experimental animals' offspring. Recognizing that requiring labels on cloned food would lead to a massive boycott by consumers, FDA bowed to industry lobbyists by stating that there likely will be no required labeling of food products containing ingredients from cloned animals. The FDA's controversial proposed regulations in the Federal Register will now be followed by a three month public comment period. The OCA is calling on health and humane-minded consumers across the nation to stop this outrageous and hazardous regulation from coming into force as federal law.
Take action here: http://www.organicconsumers.org/rd/clones.htm


Take action now at http://www.democracyinaction.org/oca/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=6433&t=

Culture Shock

Vacations are a good opportunity for introspection; they help to give you perspective, a chance to critically examine one's current life and lifestyle with those of people's in other locations/countries, and ultimately the life that one wishes for oneself. It's always very inspiring, and I wonder why I don't take more.

I caught a bug in Costa Rica!

All it took was an hour private lesson, and I must admit, I am hooked. Kowabunga!

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