A lot of scientific studies have been conducted that prove many chemically engineered pesticides are harmful to humans, especially to pregnant or nursing mothers and children. Not all effects of pesticides are understood yet, so it’s best to avoid them as much as possible unless you like being a lab rat.
When pesticides were tested on animals, it was found they can increase the risk of various cancers, reproductive problems and nervous system issues. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides and 30% of insecticides are known to cause cancer. 1
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Insomnia is a gross feeder. It will nourish itself on any kind of thinking, including thinking about not thinking.
~Clifton Fadiman
- Possible causes
- Stress (which really triggers just about anything nasty. It’s difficult to avoid stress altogether, unless you move to an ashram or convent – so please, try some easy ways to handle stress)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suppressed negative feelings (e.g. anger, bitterness, envy)
- Overeating or overworking
- Excess tea, coffee, alcohol intake or smoking
- Constipation
- Medical conditions or pain
- Certain medications may cause insomnia
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Worry gives a small thing a big shadow.
~ Swedish proverb
Stress is not fun. A little bit of stress can increase motivation and boost productivity, but most people positively swim in stress. There are many common ailments which stress can trigger and overall, stress weakens the immune system. Learning to handle it well or getting rid of it is one of the best birthday gifts you could give yourself.
If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
~Marcus Aurelius
15 tips to manage daily stress:
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“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”
~ George Elliot
Pets bring joy, are fun, entertaining and loving. They also boost your health as well as strengthen the immune system. Need proof?
The Baker Medical Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia conducted a 3-year study with over 5,000 people, and found pet owners to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners. The National Institute of Health noticed that pet owners make fewer doctor visits and in a 1999 study the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that older pet owners are physically and mentally more fit.
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