BPA Disrupts Metabolic Rates And Causes Obesity, According To New Study

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A new study conducted by the New York University of Medicine reports that packaged food is directly correlated to the obesity levels rising in American children because of their exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA).

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003, 92.6% of children 6 years and older had obviously measurable levels detected in tested urine.

The study also concludes that BPA disrupts other multiple metabolic mechanisms.

BPA has been identified by scientists as a cause for recent early pubescent development in our children. Between the ages of 5 – 7 is the new average pubescent age, wherein this physiological change used to occur several years later just a generation ago.

BPA is a highly toxic estrogen accelerator that is used in all plastic products commercially produced. The chemical mimics natural estrogen when leeched into the body. It offsets natural estrogen levels, causing the body to hasten its pubescent generation. Nearly all children are exposed to this chemical through plastic toys, pacifiers, bottles, sippy cups. Its influence on natural hormone distribution within the body has proven to be incredibly damaging.

In April of this year, GlobalData surmised that manufacturers would produce 4.7 million metric tons of BPA to be used in plastics worldwide.

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned its use in certain children’s products, it is widely used in packaging processed foods.

In fact, the FDA claims that there is not enough convincing evidence to support the banning of BPA from use in food products, plastic packaging, and personal care products. The FDA also asserted that there is insufficient scientific proof to justify restricting BPA’s use.

Other chemicals linked to obesity in humans are:

• Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

• Phthalates (used in plastics)

• PFOA (used in Teflon) also are harmful to the human immune system, liver, and thyroid

• Corn fed cows has higher levels of saturated fat in their beef

• Arsenic (fed to pigs and chickens) affects the thyroid gland

• Pharmaceuticals and medications in public water supplies negatively affect the natural chemical make-up of our bodies

The claim by recent a recent study that obesity is linked to IQ, which was funded by the pharmaceutical industry serves to purvey the ideal that drugs are the answer to America’s weight problem. By determining the metabolic syndrome rate in a teenager, it is suggested that their cognitive brain function is compromised by their body mass index (BMI).

The author of this study recommends using methods to develop a classification for overweight children in America so that the psychiatric industry can work together with the pharmaceutical corporations to develop drugs.

Young people have been targeted as having a propensity toward becoming obese in rural areas. It was also noted that ethnicity played a part in the likelihood of becoming overweight. Blacks and Hispanics, according to the study, have a poor diet and are physically isolated, and do not necessarily have access to healthy food.

The World Health Organization (WHO) have asserted that American over-consumption of food is a drain on global resources and unsustainable. Although Americans only account for 6% of the global population, more than a third of them are considered obese.

WHO would like the average global body weight to be near emaciated levels to conserve food stores and reduce the human impact on the planet.

Michelle Obama has remarked that the growing number of obese children in America is a threat to national security.

Endocrinologist Robert Lustig of the University of California, San Francisco observes, “This epidemic of obese 6-month-olds. Since they’re eating only formula or breast milk, and never exactly got a lot of exercises, the obvious explanations for obesity don’t work for babies. You have to look beyond the obvious.”

Early life exposure to traces of chemicals and hormone-mimicking pollutants, such as BPA, in the environment, act on genes in the developing fetus and newborns and turn more precursor cells into fat cells. These chemicals cause the cells to hoard nutrients, directly causing weight gain in infants. They may even cause severe alterations in the body’s metabolic rate.

by Susanne Posel – Occupy Corporatism

Prepare Your Mind For The Coming Crisis – Part 5 –

Coping With Negative Feelings: Extreme Temperatures And Fatigue

This week’s “Coping with negative feelings” revolves around physical states that give you an agonizing mental weakness: extreme cold or heat and fatigue.

Most survival books treat these two feelings only from the physical point of view, but the truth is the impact on your mind is just as devastating. Dealing with situations you’ve never encountered before, such as extreme temperatures or severe fatigue can literally block your entire thinking process, turning you into a vegetable. The weakness takes hold of both your body AND you mind. And it doesn’t give you a friendly warning before doing so.

But with just a little bit of focus and constant mental stimulation, you can overcome these difficult obstacles and fight for your life and your loved ones. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do today: discover the best strategies to fight off weakness and keep yourself alert.

Let’s take them one by one:

#1: Extreme cold or heat

Normally, your body temperature should be somewhere about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Any increase or decrease in temperature (even 2-3 degrees!) instantly causes you discomfort and makes you less efficient. However, your life won’t be threatened if the change is so slight.

When the body is forced to deal with extreme temperatures, the body tends to slow down its functions to the minimum, to keep the blood pumping to the heart. When that happens, you’ll start feeling numbness in your hands and feet… and then a strong desire to lay down and take a nap.

This is when the weakness sets in and when your mental effort needs to stay at maximum levels, to keep you alive. Whatever you do, you need to resist the temptation of falling asleep. And if there’s anyone else with you that’s got the same symptoms, try to keep them awake, too. And here’s why: If you let your mind stop its conscious activity, your body may stop its functions, also. This means you can easily die in your sleep without even realizing it.

So the best piece of advice I can give you is: KEEP YOUR MIND ALERT AT ALL TIMES!

And do not give into the need to sleep, not even for a quick nap. I am only talking about extreme situations here, of course. If temperatures are not life-threatening, then make sure you don’t get sleep-deprived, because then another problem sets in:

#2: Severe fatigue

During a disaster or a crisis, many people experience fatigue and sleep deprivation. When you’re fighting for your life, sleep is the last thing on your mind. And it is only natural to put in all your energy to make sure your family makes it throughout the disaster.

But after the danger is over (or it’s diminished), sleep should be your #1 priority. And the reasons are quite intuitive:

– When you’re extremely tired and sleep deprived, looking for food and water becomes almost impossible. So if you need to feed your family, take a 2-minute nap and then get going. I know it’s hard to fall asleep when you know your family needs you, but just think about this: if you don’t, your loved ones may lose the one they depend on. And, trust me, a 20-minute nap can work wonders on an exhausted body.

– When you reach complete exhaustion, you stop being yourself. Your mind is not capable of reasoning anymore and your body listens to no commands. This new you will most likely act like a madman and endanger your own family. This is the moment when you turn from reliable survivor to a burden for the family or even a threat.

So make sure you rest every time you get the chance to and sleep at least 5 hours at night, whenever you can. You may feel guilty for not working more, but remember: you cannot survive without it

If there’s anything you’d like to add, please feel free to do so in the comment section below. Until next time, stay safe!

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Prepare Your Mind For The Coming Crisis – Part 4 –

Coping With Negative Feelings: Thirst And Hunger

Today we’re going to talk about two of the most distressful feelings that frequently occur during a crisis or disaster: thirst and hunger. Just like pain, thirst and hunger have deep effects both on the body and the soul, as they can gradually lead to pain, panic, fear, and despair.

Everyone has gone through these states several times in their lives, from mild sensations to painful hunger and the desperate desire to quench thirst. I’m sure you know just as well how unpleasant it is to have an empty stomach growling for food or a dry mouth begging for a drop of water…

But, in normal conditions, you can find multiple ways to break free from these feelings. In today’s society, it’s almost impossible not to get something to eat or drink when you’re extremely hungry or thirsty.

During a disaster or crisis, however, things might not be as easy as you’re used to. Let’s take a worst-case scenario, for example. Suppose an earthquake hit your town and your house is now a big pile of cement. Your stockpile is buried underneath, together with all your belongings, including money and valuables. Your garden didn’t survive, either. Roads are blocked and it will probably be a couple days before they’re cleared.

This can only mean one thing: you’ve got two days with scarce or no food and water ahead. So how do you cope with that? Let’s take these feelings one by one and see what we can do about them.

First, we’ve got thirst.

If you’re deprived of water for a long time and your thirst gets unbearable, it is extremely important to stay calm and avoid excessive agitation. You may not know this, but the need for water increases if you’re fearful, stressed out or if you waste a lot of energy. Just be calm and search for water without running around or stressing out.

The best plan for finding a reliable source of water: Breath deeply for at least 30 seconds. This will oxygenate your brain and help you think clearer. Then take a minute to think of the closest sources of water (including supermarkets and stores, public libraries and parks). Eliminate the ones that are most probable of being affected by the disaster. Ask the police, the firemen or any other authority which roads are blocked. Take the shortest clear road towards the nearest reliable water source.

What about hunger?

This one is a bit easier than dealing with thirst. When you’re facing an extreme situation like a disaster, you’re so caught up in the frenzy that you forget all about hunger. Your body tries to block this sensation until you’re clear from danger and you can start looking for food.

If there is no way you can get regular food, you should try to be open to new sources of nourishment, like plants that grow in parks (though you’ll have to make sure they’re not poisonous) and even insects. You’ll go “Ewww!” right now, but when hunger strikes and there’s no food in sight, they’ll work wonders!

Remember: Food aversion is normal when you’re dealing with foods you’ve never tried before. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t break your own barriers and eat food you find “strange”. Just keep in mind it will keep you strong and healthy, so you can protect your family all throughout the crisis.

If you deprive your body from food, irritation will shortly set in. It may not seem like much, but it can add even more tension in your family and ruin your survival plans. Also, irritation can lead to depression and overall weakness, which turn you into a guaranteed victim.

So the only way you can stay positive and focused is to break your aversion to “strange” foods (as long as they’re not poisonous!) and nourish your body any way you can. The stronger you are (physically and mentally), the better the chances to overcome the crisis in a shorter time.

I’ll be back next week with more psychological techniques to survive extreme temperatures and fight off fatigue. Until next time, stay safe!

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