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  Avatar October 7, 2014 at 5:55am

  Very good post, Semile. I hope PR and Malcolm address it.
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    Acute Observer > Avatar October 7, 2014 at 4:38pm

    Perhaps they'll come if I promise to stay out of this little side-thread. :)

    Everyone (with a nasty agenda) seems to be too afraid to talk to me nowadays. It's a little problematic.

    But, if I promise to not talk in this little side-thread, then perhaps they'd dare to come? :)
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      Avatar > Acute Observer October 7, 2014 at 6:35pm

      Don't you dare! You have every right to respond to anything you want and if they do not respond it's because of them not you. ;)
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  Stick October 7, 2014 at 4:58am

  

  Fear Porn – An Attack on the Immune System

  by Barbara H. Peterson

  Fear porn is running rampant. You’ve all heard the purveyors yelling “doom! doom!” at the top of their lungs every time another new and improved disease comes rolling down the pike. This year it is ebola. Last year it was the flu. Next year it will be something else.

  But guess what? There are two very important things that you can do:

  1. Bolster your immune system.
  2. Turn down the volume on the fear porn.

  Let’s face it. If you eat garbage, your immune system is garbage. If your immune system is garbage, you will get sick. Just how hard is that to understand? Health depends on the immune system. Sure, there are genetic predispositions towards certain diseases, but with a bolstered immune system, they can be warded off.

  So, if you want a nation of sick, compliant people who are more than willing to pay through the nose for the “cure,” what do you do? Target the immune system. And that is exactly what is going on.

  Our immune systems are targeted with each new GMO, each new pesticide, each new toxic food additive, each new water additive, each new vaccine, each new drug, each new…. and on and on. And believe it or not, we can include fear porn on that list. 

  Yes, fear porn plays a big part in weakening one’s immune system.

  

  Fight or Flight

  To produce the fight-or-flight response, the hypothalamus activates two systems: the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal-cortical system. The sympathetic nervous system uses nerve pathways to initiate reactions in the body, and the adrenal-cortical system uses the bloodstream. The combined effects of these two systems are the fight-or-flight response.

  When the hypothalamus tells the sympathetic nervous system to kick into gear, the overall effect is that the body speeds up, tenses up and becomes generally very alert. If there’s a burglar at the door, you’re going to have to take action — and fast. The sympathetic nervous system sends out impulses to glands and smooth muscles and tells the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) into the bloodstream. These “stress hormones” cause several changes in the body, including an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

  At the same time, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) into the pituitary gland, activating the adrenal-cortical system. The pituitary gland (a major endocrine gland) secretes the hormone ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). ACTH moves through the bloodstream and ultimately arrives at the adrenal cortex, where it activates the release of approximately 30 different hormones that get the body prepared to deal with a threat.

  The sudden flood of epinephrine, norepinephrine and dozens of other hormones causes changes in the body that include:

  • heart rate and blood pressure increase
  • pupils dilate to take in as much light as possible
  • veins in skin constrict to send more blood to major muscle groups (responsible for the “chill” sometimes associated with fear — less blood in the skin to keep it warm)
  • blood-glucose level increases
  • muscles tense up, energized by adrenaline and glucose (responsible for goose bumps — when tiny muscles attached to each hair on surface of skin tense up, the hairs are forced upright, pulling skin with them)
  • smooth muscle relaxes in order to allow more oxygen into the lungs
  • nonessential systems (like digestion and immune system) shut down to allow more energy for emergency functions
  • trouble focusing on small tasks (brain is directed to focus only on big picture in order to determine where threat is coming from)

  All of these physical responses are intended to help you survive a dangerous situation by preparing you to either run for your life or fight for your life (thus the term “fight or flight”). Fear — and the fight-or-flight response in particular — is an instinct that every animal possesses.

  http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/fear...

  Here’s how it works: A new “threat” comes on the scene and the media launches into high gear, throwing us into instant “fight or flight” mode in which our immune systems are suppressed. If this is done over and over again, repeatedly, day after day, month after month, well, the immune system is suppressed over and over again, day after day, month after month, which leads to illness. It’s another con. Another way to profit off of our ignorance.

  The media makes money because fear porn is addicting, and the docs and assorted pill pushers get rich when we get sick. Everyone makes money but the poor slob who is sucked dry. Yes, it really is that simple. And with all that money comes power, the ultimate aphrodisiac. And power is very addicting. Millionaire? Naw, not good enough… need more… and more… and more… It’s not the money anymore, it’s the high.

  We are a nation of addicts and that addiction is driving us over the cliff. Time to end the addiction.

  http://www.davidicke.com/headlines/2014/10/06/

  http://farmwars.info/?p=13386
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    Acute Observer October 7, 2014 at 4:45pm

    The reason for banning photos of people sick with Ebola is because either if they survive or not, they get shunned by society due to supersticion and mistrust.

    In nigera they still burn people (slowly) alive over anything from stealing to accusations of witchcraft/ritualism, so you can imagine what they do to people they feel are a TRUE threat to their society..

    Spreading photos of people infected with ebola would basically mean a death sentence to that person no matter if he developes immunity and survives it or not.

    When Liberia comes out of the dark ages, they may perhaps be ready for responsible use of their pictures, but until then I'll have to agree with the govt on this, which means:

    
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      Stick October 7, 2014 at 4:54am

                Absolutely, Amparo

      AsWithin

      SoWithout
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      Avatar October 7, 2014 at 3:45am

      Exactly, Amparo...very well said!
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  Acute Observer October 6, 2014 at 7:55pm

  Although, since the incubation period is so short and the time until death is even shorter, it's unlikely the virus will spread much further.

  This things emerge when humans enter areas where no humans have been before. There are many ancient viruses still luring in old graves, temples and other stuff from far in the past. As humans spread out, these things will come to the surface once again. :)
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  Acute Observer October 6, 2014 at 7:39pm

  "origanic supplements can help protect our immun system"
  
  Ths immune system is not supposed to be protected. It's supposed to be challenged as often as possible to keep it trained and strong.
  
  Personally, I meet pre-school children at least once per month and catch all kinds of weird and new viruses they carry, but in turns I NEVER get the flu or any other of those common winter-sicknesses that all grown ups are getting at least once per year.
  
  
  "i also found some information about a certain product Dr. Sebi is promoting."
  
  Be very careful with people who call themselves Dr. and that are also businessmen and are selling a wide range of different things at outrageous prices.
  Usually, they're up to no good.
  
  
  "Melanin protects the physical body  against diseases"
  
  Now you crossed the line where the ignorance is becoming so dangerous that it may inflict bodily harm on your victims/followers.
  
  You're going to have to muster up some scientific evidence for that one or you might end up giving advice that is going to hurt or even kill your friends if they follow them.
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    Malcolm > Acute Observer October 7, 2014 at 7:52pm

    ACUTE OBSERVER STATED: "Ths immune system is not supposed to be protected. It's supposed to be challenged as often as possible to keep it trained and strong."
    
    This is the most absurd medical statement I have ever heard, as this is an assumption that the immune system is capable of fighting off all infections and needs nothing to back it up for protection. 

    HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OR MRSA OR AIDS? Both are capable of overwhelming the immune system my friend, unless proper cocktail prophylaxis is administered in a timely manner.  Ideal supplements adding strength with the immune system include quercitin and krill oil.

    YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT REGARDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. I agree that vaccinations are not really needed and are for the most part a scam, but you are kidding yourself if you think the immune system needs to be constantly challenged and will not get worn down in lieu of such challenges.  This is like saying the pancreas needs to constantly challenged for it to work properly, and hence high fructose corn syrup is good for it.