“When men feed on the word, it is turned into a principle of life, spiritual strength, and growth within; which a taste of it only will not give. As food, when it is digested, turns into flesh and blood and spirits, so doth the word, and Christ therein, unto the souls of men spiritually. Hence Christ becometh “our life,” and “liveth in us,” as the efficient cause of our spiritual life, Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:3; and we grow and increase by the word, 1 Pet. 2:2. A mere taste, though it may yield present refreshment, yet it communicates no abiding strength. Hence multitudes relish the word when it is preached, but never attain life, or strength, or growth by it.” (John Owen, The Works of John Owen vol. 7, 31)
Health, Friday, March 10, 2006
House of representative just passed a bill that threatens to undue decades of state level food safety protections. The bill proposes to centralize food safety regulation to the federal level and take the power away from the states and disallowing the states to have their own refulations. This bill is opposed by many environmental, health and consumer rights organizations, 39 state Attorneys General, 7 state Governors, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the Association of Food and Drug Officials, the National Conference of State Legislators, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and me.
There’s a myriad of half-truths and deceptions from supporters of this bill. The Consumers Union has a list of these, with answers. Click Here
The bill already passed in the House of Representatives. I had emailed my congresswoman Zoe Lufgren. She supported my position and voted no. Nevertheless, it passed through the House of Representatives. It hasn’t passed the Senate. So please send an email to your Senators and let them know you care about the future of your food and your health. Click Here to Send an Email to Your Senator
Health, Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Recent discovery showed cancer causing levels of Benzene in soft drinks. This is happening because of a reaction between sodium benzoate (a preservative) and absorbic acid (Vitamin C). The reaction between the two causes the formation of benzene. Interestingly, Vitamin C was added for health benefits. However, it’s result is the opposite. Why can’t people just eat fruit!
See the entire article at Organic Consumers Association: Click Here
Family, Thursday, March 02, 2006
We thought it would be a good idea to introduce Matthew to the essentials of technology and what on earth is more essential than the remote!
After some amount of discovery, he was soon doing everything from putting the reciever on mute, to changing modes of operation. Some modes we didn’t even know existed!
I know it’s hard for some of us to admit. But sometimes we just get frustrated with technology. Matthew has found the solution.
Coat the device with slobber until the circuits no longer function! Yeah!
See more of our latest photos in the January 2006 gallery: Click Here
Health, Thursday, March 02, 2006
Experts are now recommending that the average person eat farmed salmon no more than three times a year because of the level of carcinogenic pollutants found in them. They recommend younger people, children, and pregnant women do not eat farmed salmon at all. Read the full story at United Press International: Click Here
Stricter regulations to clean up the farms are needed in order to insure healthier farmed Salmon. Meanwhile, it’s better to eat Wild Salmon.
Health, Thursday, March 02, 2006
A new study finds that foriegn born people become more unhealthy, suffering from obesity and high blood pressure when they move to the U.S. This was only a six year study. I wonder what the long term effective of America is on their health. On the upside, we can give them lots of drugs and pills to keep them alive longer. Read the full article: Click Here
