Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes

White Potatoes are known to be very starchy and we are often suggested to eat potatoes in moderation.  The question that arises is: are sweet potatoes healthier than white potatoes?

In certain aspects White Potatoes do have some benefits.  They are high in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese.  In 100 grams of White Potatoes there are 21.5 grams carbs, while in Sweet Potatoes it is only 20.7 grams of carbs. 

Sweet Potatoes are very high in Vitamin-A like most orange vegetables and have a lower calorie count than regular potatoes.  Sweet Potatoes also have a higher Fiber content and lower glycemic index, not causing such a sharp increase in blood sugar like regular potatoes.

Reiki Massage

Reiki Massage is a special healing massage that uses a variety of techniques that are rooted in ancient origins. Reiki sessions primarily focuses on a body’s energy. Reiki Massage is spiritual in nature, but you have to be careful where you go to receive Reiki because some therapists dabble in occult mysticism.

I've found no place I trust in regards to this massage except for Healing Haven Massage and Wellness.  Their main therapist, Lisa Z, is a devout Christian who believes on the "laying of hands" in her massage session.  This massage-type is seen as a spiritual, deeper than physical, form of healing-therapy. The healing hands of Lisa Z are God-given, she is a conduit of healing and restoration. Reiki is a type of massage known to release deep-bounded stress from the body and mind which brings physical, emotional and spiritual healing throughout — creating wholeness in a person’s outer and inner being.

Our bodies are like machines that rely on energy to keep going; from time to time we just need a recharge. Let the energy from Lisa’s healing hands renew your tired body. Your massage session can include the use of natural oils and customizable-focus which allows the body’s natural healing abilities to balance the body as a whole.

To schedule call Lisa Z at 832-577-3998 and please mention that "Ray Roane," that's me, recommended you to this service.  Thank you, and enjoy.

Cloned Meat?

There has been a lot of experimentation with cloning meat.  This quickly brings up a lot of questions: is it ethical?  Is it safe?

Before it hits the store shelves we really only have so much information about this topic.

Randall Lutter of the FDA states, "The milk and meat for cattle, swine and goat clones are as safe to eat as the food we eat every day."  To be honest, that really doesn't say too much.

There is a company called "Memphis Meats" that is working on bringing cloned meat into the homes of everyday people.  Tyson has invested large sums of money into this company.  They believe the use of cloned meat will decrease the cruelty towards animals and can potentially be used to feed poverty-stricken populations.

They state on their website:

"At Memphis Meats, our mission is to bring delicious and healthy meat to your table by harvesting it from cells instead of animals. You can enjoy the meat you love today and feel good about how it’s made because we strive to make it better for you…and for the world."

http://www.memphismeats.com/

Some people fear that cloning is "playing God," while others have no ethical reasons against it and believe that it will increase the ethical treatment towards animals as wells as decrease the mass slaughter.  What will be the chemical makeup of these meats?  I do not know.

When it comes down to cloned meats, only time will tell.  Will you try it?

Tetrasodium EDTA, is it Safe?

Tetrasodium EDTA, also know as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, is a chemical originating in multi-seasonal plants with dormancy stages as a lipidopreservative which helps to develop the stem.  This chemical is commonly used in cosmetics, in medicine, and even in foods.

That brings up the question, is it safe?

To understand if it is safe, it helps to understand its function.  Tetrasodium EDTA is used to prevent the growth of mold and keep products from going rancid.  It also helps to penetrate the skin so that other ingredients can be more effective.  The "penetration-ability" is good if all of the other ingredients are good and beneficial to the skin, however, if there are other toxic ingredients in a formula then Tetrasodium EDTA could be dangerous to the skin.  If you are using a product with Tetrasodium EDTA, make sure that there are no other questionable-ingredients in the mix.  Generally Tetrasodium EDTA is considered safe in cosmetic products, and has a variety of other uses.

In alternative medicine practices, it is believed that EDTA acts as an antioxidant, that helps to prevent free-radicals from injuring blood vessel walls, thus reducing atherosclerosis.  Sodium Calcium Edetate, a specific salt of EDTA, is used to bind metal ions in the treating mercury and lead poisoning and to remove excess iron from the body.  This treatment can be used to treat complications from repeated blood transfusions.

As far as food-products, it is best to avoid it all-together in the consumption of foods!  It works great as a topical ingredient(assuming all the other ingredients are good), a medicine, but not so much as a food.

High Alkaline Diet

Acidic/Alkaline Chart by Dr. Russell Jaffe

(http://www.drrusselljaffe.com/alkaline-food-chart/)

Cancer, obesity and disease run rampant in America, a lot of it associated with bad diet.  The average person, especially children, consume far too many meats, chemicals, processed foods, sugars, and acidic foods.  Cancer and many diseases cannot live in a high Alkaline environment!

Holistic Doctors have turned up mysteriously dead(possibly murdered) for presenting cures to various cancers and diseases.  There was a doctor named Dr. Sebi who had over 77 witnesses that were cured of various ailments including AIDs and forms of cancer--- high Alkalinity being a big part of his treatments.  He has documentation of these accounts in his book.  He ended up dead while imprisoned in Honduras; some suspect foul-play.

There was another African holistic doctor who would quarantine cancer patients and other sick patients, one patient at a time, for around 2-3 weeks in a high-Alkaline misted environment.  He would give the patients his specially prepared high-Alkaline meals.  They would eat when he brought the food, and they drank only high-Alkaline water.  When re-diagnosed, they no longer had cancer!  Most of the information on this doctor has disappeared, including videos...

To set a good PH it is best to consume a diet that is between 60 and 80% Alkaline; 80% is the best.

 80% Alkaline and 20% Acidic.

That means to consume more vegetables, and less meats.  Ideally it is best to receive your 20% of acids from fruits and healthy grains rather than a lot of meat, keeping meats as minimum as possible for yourself.  According to Dr. Russell Jaffe, a good diet should consist of 60 to 70% plant-based foods, keeping fats at 15 to 20% of your diet, and proteins at 15 to 20%.

Organic CBD Oil

Many people these days are seeking alternative-medicine rather than dangerous and addictive Pharmaceutical Drugs or body-damaging treatments. Some people like myself do not want to be on a drug our whole lives instead of being cured of our disease or sickness. We want a cure, not a bandaid. The increasing number of individuals who have been able to reverse dangerous ailments, even cancers, give us testimony to the effectiveness of natural treatments. CBD Oil in particular is on the rise.


What is CBD Oil?

CBD Oil is derived from Hemp, from the the Cannabis Plant. Unlike THC which is derived from Marijuana, CBD Oil does not get a person high nor have dangerous effects that THC has. Some forms of CBD contain a certain level of THC, so it is important to check that percentile before purchasing a CBD Oil. A small percent of THC is not enough to get a person high.


What makes CBD Oil so effective, and what does it treat?

CBD Oil is a cannabinoid oil that effects the body and the brain without the dangerous or high affects seen by THC and Marijuana. Our brains have receptors that can pick up these cannabinoids allowing them to be very effective and easily used and absorbed. CBD Oil has been shown to treat seizures, certain forms of cancer, and help with anxiety, also helping a person to relax. It is also known to help with inflammation and sleeplessness.

What are the dangerous effects of CBD?

One of the biggest dangers is getting CBD Oil from a bad source. Currently CBD Oil is being produced without regulation in the States that allow it and is illegally-produced in other States. “CBD is being produced without any regulation, resulting in products that vary widely in quality,” said Marcel Bonn-Miller, a professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. "It really is the Wild West," he said. "Joe-Bob who starts up a CBD company could say whatever the hell he wants on a label and sell it to people."

Note: If a woman is pregnant or nursing she should consult a doctor before beginning the use of CBD Oil. A person breast-feeding or taking regular drug tests should only consume the “THC-free” versions of the oil.


Why the controversy?

CBD Oil is so controversial because it comes from the Cannabis plant even though the CBD is not a mind-altering/damaging drug like the THC derived also from Cannabis. The biggest problem is, many of the proponents/supporters for medicinal uses of Cannabis are really trying to get a legal-pass to produce marijuana--- often to get high and use it as a drug, and it is hard to separate and regulate this when allowing the growth of Cannabis to be legal. Although there are many benefits to using CBD Oil, there is a lot of propaganda in the Cannabis movement.


Are the similar natural treatments?

Yes, there are. When it comes to biology each person's body is a little bit different and some people receive more effectiveness in the benefits than others on certain treatments, however, there are general patterns that can be observed. For many “Holy Basil” or “Copaiba Essential Oil,” has the same or similar uses as CBD Oil. Copaiba Essential Oil, for example, contains a cannabinoid known as BCP that is stronger and often more effective than CBD is. Copaiba Essential Oil may be too potent or strong for some people, while effective to others.


How long do I have to take the CBD Oil?

If treating an ailment, the amount of time it takes will vary from person to person as well as how big the problem is. Some people see results the first day while for others it takes weeks. The difference between CBD Oil and continually taking pharmaceutical drugs is: once you're cured, you're cured with the exception of some ailments that require more maintenance like seizures. If you have an issue with seizures, you will probably need to have your oil on-hand for someone to administer each time you have a seizure. If your seizures are regularly occurring, then using CBD Oil regularly to prevent them is a good idea in that case. If you need to relax, use CBD Oil then according to the recommended amount. CBD Oil can be used daily as a supplement to maintain good health, or prevent problems. Daily use is my personal recommendation, similar to a daily vitamin boost.


What is the best source of CBD Oil?

When looking for a good CBD Oil make sure to question and ask to assure that there are no unlisted additives, that that the Hemp is organic and grown without pesticides, that the oil is CO2 extracted rather than extracted with heat, and that it is from a trustable verifiable source. I buy and sell the CBD Oil I use from one of the best sources available. It is organically grown with no solvents, additives, or pesticides, CO2 extracted, non-psychoactive, legal, full spectrum(whole plant), safe for humans and pets, and by a legitimate business.


To help support my blog, myself, and my family please consider purchasing from my company-issued website: http://hempworx.com/bestnaturalcbd or text me at 346-314-8770 for more information. Thank you! ~Ray Roane

Cutting Carbs

When it comes to carbs there is a lot to consider, including that not all carbs are bad.  Part of the problem is: the standard American diet is loaded with far too many carbs, and bad carbs at that, and the American Food Pyramid is not an accurate representation of a "good diet."  More Americans die of obesity than they do hunger.

The Australian Food Pyramid shows a much more accurate demonstration of a balanced, healthy diet.

It is healthy to limit the intake of breads and remove heavily processed and bleached breads/starches from your diet.  Sometimes cutting carbs literally means doing just that!  If you are eating a slice of pizza for example, set a limit on your slice(s) and cut off the crust and throw the crust away (or give it to your dog) before you sit down and eat.  If you leave the crust or excess bread in front of you, the likelihood of you eating it after finishing the rest of your pizza increases.  As a general rule of thumb, make sure you have more vegetables in your diet than fruits, and more "fruits and vegetables" than breads and drink plenty of water to help you stay full.

How many carbs should I consume in a day?

An average person should consume between 100 grams and 150 grams of "Good Carbs" per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet, that is about 15% to 30% of food on each plate (I aim for 15% to 25% to make it easy on a serving plate).  Highly-active athletes are recommended to consume more, around 250 carbs per day.  Diabetics, people with Alzheimer's Disease, metabolic issues, carb intolerance, lacking digestive enzymes, or have blood-sugar issues should aim closer to 60 grams per day, but not lower--- this also works if you are trying to stick with a low-carb approach to good health.  Just like with sodium, however, cutting carbs too low can also negatively benefit your health.  It's okay to do a low-carb diet, but don't do "too-low" or go to the extreme to try to cut out all carbs or you could cause more health problems than benefits.