Health Obsession

We have turned into a species which is obsessed with health.  It’s very strange to me that this has become so.  I know I used to spend a lot of money on so-called health remedies.  Now I am much more conservative and judicious in that regard.  If people refuse to take prescription meds or OTC meds they turn to herbs, supplements, homeopathics and other remedies.  The thing is, it seems like most of us are ALWAYS taking something these days, or many somethings.  We diagnose ourselves and each other and then find a substance to try to heal what we think is wrong.  There is always some new or old concoction being promoted to use for this or that body ailment or condition. 

I saw a regular MD back in 2001 in a small town who was very interested in what herbs I was using.  He kept pressing me to tell him when I displayed reluctance.  Perhaps he was trying to gain my acceptance and nudge me to open up more with him, private person that I can be.  I thought it very interesting that he was interested in my herbal use.  I had not been to a traditional MD in a very long time and was not used to being asked about what herbs I used by someone of that medical stature.  I guess I was surprised.

We worry about our health and well-being and spend billions on trying to perfect it or stave off ill health.  It sounds like a Virgo issue to me.  Huge profits are being gained in traditional medicine and wholistic medicine because of promoted health fears and actual health problems.  What happened to our body’s natural ability to heal itself?

Alfalfa for Me!

I am experimenting again.  I always seem to find some sort of experiment to try on myself.  I started taking alfalfa leaf tablets (Medicago sativa) today as a possible long-term health rejuvenating supplement depending on how my body likes them and what differences I notice if any.  I have to be very careful in what I take because I am thin and have a fast metabolism.  I can have strong reactions to substances no matter what they are or how healthful they are reported to be for other people.

Alfalfa is a whole food which appeals much more to me than taking minerals in a more processed capsule, tablet or liquid form.  I used to drink alfalfa tea years ago and absolutely loved the taste of it.  Have you ever smelled a freshly mowed alfalfa field?  It kind of makes me want to kick up my heels and whinny!    I used to take the tablets as well back then.  Now I am trying them again.

In looking at info on the Web I only see a few possible detriments from using alfalfa.  The listed possible benefits are extensive and can be found at this link.  I’ve included the cautions below.

http://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/alfalfa.htm

Caution:

Alfalfa in its various forms may present some health risks. Powdered Alfalfa herb, Alfalfa sprouts, and Alfalfa seeds all contain L-cavanine, a substance that may cause:

• abnormal blood cell counts
• spleen enlargement
• recurrence of lupus in patients with controlled disease

Heating Alfalfa may correct this problem

Alfalfa should not be eaten by pregnant or nursing women or young children due to:

• its ability to bring on menstruation (periods)
• the estrogenic effects of some of Alfalfa’s components

Drug Interactions: Do not use Alfalfa without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you taking any of the following medications:

• Warfarin (Coumadin) (the high vitamin K content in Alfalfa could make the drug less effective)

Unexplained Surface Wounds

I am including this in my Dreams section because it happened while I was supposedly sleeping.  One morning last week I woke up and soon after noticed the knuckles on my left hand were raw and somewhat bloody.  Two mornings later I woke up and as I was about to shower I noticed there were bloody scratches on the top side of both arms, just above the wrists.  Hmm.

There are no logical explanations for these body marks that I can ascertain.  I told my buddy he was not doing his job of protecting me at night. 

Exotic Clouds

I was poking around WordPress and came across a link at another weblog to the most fabulous web page filled with photos of exotic clouds.  If you love watching the sky, as I do, this web page will fill your senses with wonder and amazement.  I have seen some of the photos at this link on various websites before but certainly not all of them.  The page might be a slow load for some PC’s but is worth the wait if you love clouds and have the time and inclination to peruse the pictures and links.

http://www.funtigo.com/valuca?g=25544746&cr=1

Comet Tail Seen Half a World Away!

Isn’t this amazing???  Is the planet being sprinkled with comet dust?  And how might we be reacting to this on the sub-atomic level?

From the photo gallery page at the Space Weather website:

http://www.spaceweather.com/comets/gallery_mcnaught_page11.htm

“NOTE: While the comet is in the southern hemisphere, the comet’s tail is so long it can be seen half a world away–in the northern hemisphere. This report comes from Colorado.”

Dark of the Moon

Caution:  We are in the dark of the moon!  For the last week people who are usually susceptible to the moon have been experiencing more physical symptoms, feeling more gloomy, thinking darker thoughts, fighting with others more and generally feeling hopeless about their problems.  This happens every cycle like clockwork!  Though this is only part of the overall energy picture, the waning moon brings all of this stuff to the surface and makes it seem more overwhelming and less bearable.  Tempers have been flaring!

Stranded Dolphins

The dolphins in this Long Island cove near East Hampton, NY are reported to be common and white-sided dolphins.

Stranded dolphins always have a message for us.  In my opinion they are way too intelligent to allow themselves to be stranded accidentally.

More stranded dolphins in Boston Harbor!  If they were disoriented there is a reason!  Were there any navy ships along these areas recently?  Or was the earth’s geomagnetic field out of kilter?

(Note:  Dead links removed.)

Comet McNaught Shuns Sun?

After the heavy monitoring I did of the solar images and graphs SOHO posts on various websites over the last several days it appears Comet McNaught did not interact with our sun in an apparent, measurable, physical level to any great degree as many amateur observers, including myself, expected it might.  I find that very interesting regardless. 

However, the magnetosphere simulation looked very odd for two days when the comet was so close to the sun.  The lines in the first image (magnetic field) formed an unmistakable grid.  (Note:  The information on the following website is copyrighted material.  Relevant images no longer available.)

http://www2.nict.go.jp/y/y223/simulation/realtime/

Now the comet is viewable by those who live in New Zealand and Australia.  The Space Weather website has done a good job of updating their photo gallery if you want to view those images and haven’t already.

http://www.spaceweather.com/comets/gallery_mcnaught_page9.htm

Exciting New Images of Comet McNaught!

For January 11, 2007, courtesy of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Keep ‘em coming!    We know you can’t always update regularly.

The tail looks a bit like a feather, don’t you think?

http://ares.nrl.navy.mil/sungrazer/index.php?p=latest_news

An excerpt:

“This image (click for larger version) from the SECCHI/HI-1B instrument on the NASA STEREO-B (Behind) spacecraft was taken on January 11, 2007 just after the door covering the instrument was opened for the first time after the STEREO launch on October 26, 2006… “

Comet McNaught on SOHO

I saw the first images last night on the SOHO website of the comet coming into the picture just after the new day UTC and it was tiny in those initial two images. 

Then the images were removed.  After a while a new image was put up and the comet appeared much larger in the subsequent image since more time had passed.  I see that one of the first two images I saw last night has been restored.  I hope they stay true with their updates.  Archives at link below:

http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/realtime/realtime-c3-1024-all.html

Watch for weird happenings on earth, as if there are not enough already.  We are cosmic beings!  And what will this do to our sun, as well as Mercury?