Protocel is a non-toxic alternative cancer treatment. It works a bit differently than other alternative treatments in that it does not work by trying to strengthen the immune system so that your natural immune system can fight off your cancer. Protocel works directly on the cancer cells by starving them of ATP, (adenosine triphosphate,) which
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Permaculture and Mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico
A few years ago I was leading a group of travelers to the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca on a mezcal educational excursion. Mezcal is the agave based spirit produced in Mexico dating back to anywhere between the 1500s to over 2,000 years ago, depending upon to which theory of the history of distillation one
Is the Craft Beer Rocket Ride Fizzling Out?
Craft beer is still growing as a segment of the total beer industry. Like wineries, there is a craft beer brewery in all 50 states. Craft brewing, as a category in the alcohol beverages industry, has only been around for approximately four decades; however, there is no specific event to delineate an official genesis of
Hooray for Jackie Robinson! Activism and Volunteering
Hooray for Jackie Robinson! Activism and Volunteering Not being reactive is not being passive. It’s not a kind of stupidity, holding back or being uninterested, removing oneself from the world. Real equanimity isn’t indifference. It’s the capacity to be present with your whole being and not add fuel to the fire.–Jack Kornfield I had my
Wine Selecting Tips – Basic Advice on Choosing a Wine at Dinner
Wine has played a kingly role in the history of the world. People have drunk it in majestic rituals and it has lived in the palace cellars. It has survived through the medieval times and has been used by the priests to cleanse the body and cure devotees their common maladies. Whereas it used to
Warehouse Artist Studios
An artist/bohemian type working for themselves is perceived in a variety of ways by the general public. A lot of the perception has to do with a combination of the artist’s cashflow and apparel strategy, as opposed to the stirrings of their soul. Strangely, as a young man, people often saw me as a responsible,
Ice Size Matters When It Comes To Tasty Cocktails
When it comes to ice size really does matter. Size, density and ice clarity are the intangible part of any good cocktail recipe. The shape and size can impart the proper dilution and chill that make a cocktail better tasting than one made using the same recipe but inferior ice. Large cubes especially ice spheres
Culture Shock in Public Restrooms – Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca is a haven in many rights… beautiful valleys, delicious food, exciting tours, ancient Zapotec ruins, colorful traditions and warm, friendly people… but eventually you’re gonna need to go to the bathroom! Now if you are in places that cater to international tourism, there is no culture shock involved when you 1 and 2. You
Craft Beer History Is Impressive
Ruhstaller Beer of today represents itself as a rebirth of Ruhstaller Brewery of the late 1880’s, both have a Sacramento beer and hops heritage. But the similarities continue between past and present with the strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients and quality. Today’s Ruhstaller’s has a California sourced ingredient list which almost exclusively showcases California
Introducing Single Malt Whiskey From India – A Connoisseurs Delight
Single Malt A whiskey is a refined form of alcohol. It has many layers of class but the classiest of the lot is single malt. What is single malt? It is a whiskey that is first distilled and is the purest form of alcohol. It is supposed to have a special taste and connoisseurs who
Growing Up With Cards and Games
Summer and games go together for me. When I was a child, my family had a cottage on a small lake in Northern Minnesota. It lacked both electricity and plumbing which was fine with me; I liked the feeling of camping but still having a comfortable bed to sleep in at night. The only drawback
Your Health Going Forward
So, is this you today??? Or this??? OK! So You’re not 25 (or even close?) Anymore So what do you do about it? Sit back in your chair and just accept you’re getting older? Nothing you can do about that anyway (shrug) right? Or! – Make each day Count! Fine! – And how the heck
The Lager Debate – Lager Vs Ale – Which is Better?
Most of those who are “born again” into the flavorful world of ale often become bitter (no pun intended) to the ale counterpart, lager. I experienced this first hand when a close friend introduced me to home brewing, and the rich flavors in a variety of ales. I decided that lagers were not worthy of
A Kitchen Rooster Brings You Luck
Throughout different cultures the rooster has been a symbol of many things one of the most predominant is luck. Having some form of Rooster in your kitchen is said to bring you luck and could just make you feel good. Here is a little more information about Roosters and Rooster folklore. First a little bit
How To Say Hat In Spanish, The Correct Way
Is the Spanish lesson you will learn how to say the word hat in Spanish. I will also want to tell you about a common mistake that English speakers make when speaking Spanish. But first I will begin with how you really say the English word “hat” in Spanish. One thing that used to really
Sipping and Soaking – The Art of Bathing With Essential Oils and Pairing Them With Wine
I’ve always enjoyed soaking in the tub and enjoying the emotional and physical benefits of bath scrubs and salts. On occasion I have also enjoyed pairing this ‘love-me’ activity with a glass of chilled wine. It is the perfect hot and steamy date with moi! The offsetting of the hot, soothing water against my body
Woodcarver in Oaxaca Transitions to Mezcal and Agave
San Martin Tilcajete is one of three villages in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca known for carving and painting fanciful figures popularly known as alebrijes; mythical dragons and other animals, pieces with cultural or religious imagery, and more. Typically the men carve the figures out of a soft wood, copal, and the women paint.
Five Great Guatemalan Desserts
Every country has its own sweets and desserts. Sometimes they are known mainly only in their country of origin, and sometimes they become quite popular through exposure in ethnic restaurants. Some Guatemalan desserts are similar in nature to ones in other countries, as with their Borracho cake. Many cultures have cakes that are soaked with
Genesis Of Satan From Jinn Race: Satan’s Spell Continued In Humans
God’s purpose of creation is implicit by the things which God has made. In order to gravitate toward Truths behind our existence, human enquiry demands attention into “profundity of God’s Words” that surpasses the narrow limits of human knowledge. God guides humanity with the ‘root ideas’ – so that pertinent spirits of human enquiry may
How to Grill the Perfect Beer Bratwurst
Grilled Beer Bratwurst Everyone has their own secret perfect bratwurst recipe. Not being from Wisconsin, I can’t tell you if this recipe is perfect or not. What I can tell you is this recipe has produced for me some very delicious bratwurst. I have heard people say the Secret to great bratwurst is to simmer
Some Basic Vocabulary For Brewing Beer
Now that I’ve brewed my first lager, I’m venturing into the land of all-grain brewing. There is a lot a vocabulary between the grain and the beer that I have gotten confused a number of times. I thought that it would be advantageous for me to put my ducks and a row and figure out
Health Benefits of Oregano Oil, the King of Essential Oils
Oregano is a member of the mint family. The whole herb extract has over 30 active compounds; the most active compounds being carvacrol and thymol. I consider Oregano Oil to be the king of essential oils because of its many beneficial healing properties. Oregano oil is a potent and effective antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic and
Well Known for Addiction Relief, The Hitt Wellness Center in Tijuana
“The future of medicine will be boosting the body’s own healing powers. We are already there.” Jane Hitt The clinic is the outgrowth of a World Health Organization grant given to its founder, the late researcher Dr. William Hitt and renowned Mexican Psychiatrist Dr. Velazquez Suarez. The grant allowed Dr. Hitt to continue his pioneering
Mezcal, Methanol, Moonshine and Myth
It’s hard to separate fact from fiction from fear-mongering, when trying to understand the relationship between the Mexican agave-based spirit mezcal, and methanol poisoning resulting in blindness or death as the worst case scenarios. The purely physical science treatises are in large part beyond my level of comprehension. At the other end of the spectrum
Typhoid – Mary Mallon
She was an ignorant, ill-tempered woman, but an excellent cook. However, Typhoid Mary Mallon’s refusal to accept the fact she was a healthy carrier of the deadly typhoid bacteria helped cause of deaths of at least three people. Mary Mallon was born in 1869 in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Ireland, (now Northern Ireland). She emigrated to
Education and Artisanal Mezcal Production in Oaxaca, Mexico
A characteristic of growth in the global wine industry for some decades is slowly creeping into artisanal mezcal production in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca. That is, small producers are using their new-found disposable income to educate their children, with a view to increasing manufacture in a sustainable fashion while at the same time
What’s the Difference Between Nutrisystem’s Regular, Basic Program and Their Silver Program?
I was recently contacted by a 55 year old women asking me if there was any real differences between the Nutrisystem women’s basic plan and the silver plan. She was wondering if there was any advantage to her going with the silver plan, which is meant for older adults. I will tell you what I
What’s Lurking Under Your Fingernails?
In the spring of 1997, I spent a wonderful day with Dr Omar Amin in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr Amin is one of the most respected and sought-after parasitologists in the world and runs the Parasitology Center Inc in Scottsdale, Arizona. He gave me a copy of his paper ‘Understanding Parasites’ in which there was a
Travel Vs Vacation
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between travel and vacation? These two things seem pretty similar but I think there’s a big difference. I think that when someone is truly traveling they are experiencing a whole new culture not simply living at a resort for a week. When I say experiencing a whole
Interview With Machete Star Danny Trejo
The Danny Trejo Interview (*Pre-Interview Note- Before starting the interview I tell Danny that I try to ask some different questions than he may be used to, to which he replies “that’s cool, but if I don’t like the questions…” and he picks up a knife on the table we were sitting at and makes
Mexico’s Mezcal Receives Exhaustive Treatment in Holy Smoke: A Book Review
In less than a decade, mezcal, Mexico’s iconic spirit with a history dating back at least over 400 years, has emerged from the doldrums, finally garnering a reputation as a quality sipping spirit. Until now its history, nuances, regulation and innumerable incarnations has been essentially ignored in English language popular non-fiction literature, in favor of
Smart Drinking – Forget the Hangover
There is no doubt that everyone has heard several ways to prevent or cure hangovers, but who knows better than a college student. All the ins and outs of smart drinking come with a price; firstly someone has to buy the alcohol and, let us just say, it would save everyone some time if my
The Chicken Tastes Like It Was BORN in the Sauce
When people ask me to think of my favorite restaurant off the top of my head, for some reason I inevitably think of Gardens of Taxco first. I don’t go there very often, really only for special meals, but my memory just won’t let go of all the colors and flavors this amazing West Hollywood
Insurance for the Gum Industry? There’s Coverage Every Chomp of the Way!
“I chew gum because it distracts me from eating and helps curb my appetite.” Those that think chewing gum can be used as an aid to dieting or to maintain proper food consumption, may have another thing coming to them. According to studies, the gains, made by the associated reduction of hunger, is mitigated by
Help, My Daughter Is Spending Too Much Time With Her Boyfriend
One of the most common calls I get is from a parent concerned her daughter is spending too much time with her boyfriend…”I keep telling her to spread out her time with her friends and school, but she ignores me.” You know the scenario, your tween daughter comes to the breakfast table one morning and
Staycation – Is it For Me?
According to the pundits, this year is the year we all decided to forego the delights of abroad and spend cheap holidays in the UK. The word ‘staycation’ has entered our vocabulary, whether we like it or not! So, is staying at home the new going away? There is a strong case to be made
Unique Champagne Food Pairings
Without further ado, let me introduce a few off-the-wall champagne pairings that will show how well it holds up against some of the world’s strongest foods. The caveat here is that the use of the word “champagne” is totally incorrect, I’m actually also referring to sparkling wines including cava and even prosecco, but Google thinks
Mexico’s Secret Meringue Recipe
SISAL IS A FORMER SPANISH colony on the north-western tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a poor place. A lost place. But definitely not a lonely place. We pulled in at midnight after a five hour car trip across the peninsula with friends. They wanted to introduce us to their home. We wanted to see
Where Did Turkey Chili Originate From?
Chili is a stew composed of mainly meat and sauce of a viscous nature, with some onions, a handful of beans and spices but it is not limited to that, there are more great versions of chili for instance, the turkey chili recipe. There is still speculations about where chili came from or where it
Puebla’s Mesones Sacristia Cooking School & Mole Recipe
Puebla is frequently referred to as the gastronomy capital of Mexico by many Mexicans. As a result, it was a priority for me to experience. Its cuisine is the result of a strong culinary heritage, a wide variety of spices, and delicious dishes and sweets. Mole is one of the state’s most important dishes and
How to Diet Fast For a Wedding Or Class Reunion
Did you want to be camera-ready within a short amount of time and need to drop that weight fast? I can tell you a few tips that always work for me, as well as tell you about The $100 Diet – How Naughty Pin Up Girls Stay THIN. Now to lose the weight fast and
The Funniest Words in the English Language
These words sound hilarious to me for some reason, and if someone didn’t know the meaning, one could provide a pretty good guess from the sound. Boondoggle – whatever it is, you know it’s not good and you don’t want to get involved Donnybrook – throw two groups of drinkers together from different countries, this
Culture Shock From Thailand to the United States
Introduction At the age of fifty-seven, I was a divorced man not particularly keen on spending the rest of my life alone. I decided to try online dating. I had always been a world traveler and my two children were grown, so I could go wherever the wind took me. After some false starts, I
Declare WAR And Lose Abdominal Fat Fast! (Your 3 Key Weapons To Fight Your 2 Primary Enemies)
War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing… unless you want to destroy that stubborn belly fat! If you want to lose abdominal fat fast, then you must have a battle plan and the right weapons to annihilate this annoying fat that just seems so hard to get rid of. If you want to know
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Living a life full of joy and peace requires that you are financially secure. No, not wealthy, no not rich, but financially secure. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that the way to joy and peace is money, but you will never experience true joy and peace while being in debt. These are
Riding Public Transportation For Fun – An Inexpensive Adventure
Riding public transportation for fun — it sounds crazy, right? Public transit, whether buses, trains, or other modes of transit, are hardly what most people think of when they think of entertainment. Yet public transit, even in areas with relatively poor or sparse transit service, offers an outstanding and inexpensive way to have fun while
Innovative Business Shares Tips
Many of our loyal readers out there are already aware that Dave and I relish celebrating conscious and proactive entrepreneurs who are working to make a difference in the world while providing their services. Today I am thrilled to highlight a local Kootenay-based business with this wonderful discussion below. We first met Narae Kang, owner
Brokeback Mountain Blues
I wanted to see it, but I didn’t want to see it. I’m talking about the “gay cowboy” movie called Brokeback Mountain (even though I read Jake Gyllenhaal, one of the two major actors – “Jack Twist,” wants it to mean much more than that to its audience). I didn’t want to see Brokeback Mountain
Today in History – What Happened on the 9th of June
68 – With the provinces and his own Praetorian guard rebelling against him, and having now been declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate, Emperor Nero committed suicide saying “What an artist the world is losing in me!” 1623 – British negotiators, who were finalising a treaty with the Indians near Potomac River in
Norway Between The Reality And Thoughts
I wake up in the morning of one day on telephones bell, I got my phone to talk and it was strange number but at once I recognized the voice, really I was so happy when I heard it because it was the voice of my Norwegian best friend Mr, Lief, he is elder than
Splitz Enz Hair Studio
Split Enz Hair salon Greymouth I was quite impressed with my experience with Split Enz hair salon in Greymouth when I went for a haircut sometime in October 2019. I enjoyed the chit chat from the lady who was cutting my hair. She gave me her full attention during my visit not that I would
WDW History 101 – “How to buy 27,000 acres of land and no one notice”
Thinking of walking from the Magic Kingdom to Epcot? Think again! People, especially those who haven’t been to Walt Disney World in many years, always comment to me about how huge WDW really is. Actually, most people don’t realize how much land WDW actually encompasses. In fact, it’s about about 80 times the size of
Living With a Pet Serval
Some sources seem to indicate that living with a serval is no more challenging than feeding your pet goldfish. At the other end of the extreme spectrum, many sanctuaries and animal rights activists paint servals and other exotic cats as unmanageable creatures that no ordinary mortal could hope to deal with successfully. As is usually
Five Dollar Buffets in Las Vegas
Let me tell you that, if you are in Sin City, buying a local newspaper or going through local magazines will reward you with offers from a few buffets. If you are not sure, you can often read or hear about those offers even before you go through the papers. Once we found coupons for
Fast Talking
This is something the ancients used to do. But what are the benefits? I can only relay to the reader that which has been my own experience. I have practiced Fasting, on and off, for forty-six years now. Recently I went back to fasting after not doing it for several years. What prompted me was
What Can Chinese 8 Characters Tell You?
In my previous article,I touched on the basics of Chinese 8 Characters. In this article,you will learn about the secrets you can discover from the Chinese 8 Characters. You will also understand by the end of the article,why some people keep their date and hour of birth a secret. Let’s begin… You probably know that
Welding Jobs And Low Pay: (And 3 Things Can You Do About It Now)
The average welder is now 56 years old. Young people are not becoming welders because the welding shop in school has been replaced by a computer room (which is crazy, because welding is the glue that holds our world together). At the same time, a real and sustained boom is beginning in the USA for
ADHD Herbal Remedies – Skullcap
Did you know that our body can naturally heal itself and overcome most diseases? As long as we maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat nutritious food, and get lots of exercise, we can recover from any condition without using medication. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding out which combination of natural remedies will work for
Energy Enhancement Meditation and the Psychology of Ego Strategies of the Aloof and the Poor Me
These psychological ego Strategies arise where separate intelligences are split off from the central stem of your Soul and are Archetypes created and used by the Hurt Inner Children. Hurt Inner Children split off from the Central Soul personality when the person gets traumatised by the painful and corrupt actions of life. These Hurt Inner
The Qigong Breathing Method of Energy Movement.
This is one straightforward Qigong method originated by a Chinese physician Li Guang Po in China. Using this method, one is able to gain the level of small circulation in about a month. There are other more elaborate methods and people practicing them often end up failing to open up their small circulation and reap