The Science Behind Laughter Yoga

It is not a hyperbole. Laughter could possibly be the best medicine! Research studies suggest laughter has a positive impact on people with multiple health conditions from depression to diabetes.

People who have seen results are not just laughing at something humorous, though the results may be similar. They are laughing with a purpose, as a structured therapy.
There are many types of yoga that can keep you well and in great shape. But if you like yoga, and you love laughing, you should try this alternative!

Learn more about laughter yoga:

History of War for Your Health

What's all that "Racket"?  It is best to stop and smell the history! 100 Years ago, the US declared war on Germany.  History gives us the ability to change the future. The justifications for war are commonly pushed by centralized media monopolies.  Things get blown way out of proportion under stress and fear.  So relax and share the optimal notion of freedom, prosperity, and PEACE!

Cannabis for Autism

     This April, celebrate Autism Awareness Month, not just by joining community walks, but by acknowledging the positive effects cannabis has on the most aggressive symptoms of autism.  Though I highly discourage people to break the law, I want to commend the parents and caregivers who face possible incarceration for speaking out about the benefits they have experienced with cannabis for treating autism.  
     
     The Zartler Family has committed to cannabis advocacy publicly, at the risk of becoming felons. They shared their story with the world and our Texas Legislature, to hopefully find sanctuary from government intrusion, and continue treating their autistic daughter.  They are not the only Texas family who struggles to find peace living with autism.  Many families have exhausted all the recommended and legal options for treating uncontrollably violent behavior.  These families tend to be strong, but they are still human.  Being repetitively beaten by your adult child, who you know does not fully understand the impact of his or her actions, can be more than overwhelming.  
     
     After half the states legalized medical cannabis on some level, we now have groundbreaking research that could revolutionize the medical industry and the way everyone views cannabis.  Several research studies reveal a link between people with autism and a gene mutation which inhibits the body's endocannabinoid system from producing cannabinoids.  They claim that cannabis can help!  Great news for the treatment of autism, right?  This research credibly reinforces the anecdotal evidence we are seeing from the effects of cannabis concentrates on symptoms of autism (of which may include aggressive and self-injurious behavior, uncontrollable screaming, and violent gestures).  
     
     The Texas House Committee of Criminal Jurisprudence voted 4-2 in favor of HB81, to reduce the penalty of marijuana possession from a criminal to a civil offense.  For most average citizens who slip up once or twice, this bill will save them time and money.  It may also cut down on cost of enforcement associated with low level possession.  But for those who need cannabis in its concentrated forms, to treat severe illnesses, this bill does not provide a solution.  These people would remain felons for possessing an herb that may keep them alive.  Even though some may find medical relief without the concentrated form, according to the amendments made to HB81 before it passed committee, people will only be "allowed" up to three chances before their possession becomes a Class C Misdemeanor again.  There is bipartisan support for this bill which many see as a step forward in the efforts of legalization in the future.  The step is positive, but does not in any way represent individual freedom.  Let's keep taking more steps toward the goal of freedom.  
     
     Help support the cause for the safe and legal access of medicinal cannabis for so many suffering from debilitating conditions in Texas.  Check out these bills, contact your legislators, and encourage them to support them: HB2107 and SB269 (safe and legal access to medicinal cannabis).  If you have questions about how to proceed, check out these resources to guide you through it: Texas for Responsible Marijuana Policy, Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition, http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/


Always in Liberty!

Amanda Smith
Owner and Consultant
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Local Experts Warn Against Cannabis Use

With all due respect to Sheriff Rowe from Lubbock County, he is unintentionally reinforcing the idea that prohibition has royally failed in an article by Fox34 News.  The presence of product contamination can be contributed to the lack of market regulation.  The illegality of any product or service makes that market dark and dangerous.  Criminalizing the whole plant cannabis creates the demand for synthetic or legal herb which is what causes the health risks. 

Dr. Comiskey should be educated on the benefits of THC as well.  I respect his efforts and gained knowledge from his classes, but he is not giving Cannabis justice for reducing opioid addiction by 25% on average in states where cannabis is legal.  THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, along with CBD have been proven to be very useful for many conditions which are often worsened by prescription drugs. 

If only they would honestly research the positive effects of the plant, then they may not be defending these destructive wars against the people's freedom. 

If you run into either of these men, remind them of how cannabis helped the kids who are now seizure free, the special needs person who no longer punches himself constantly, the cancer patient who was able to manage pain without further damaging the liver, and the veteran who successfully treated PTSD by exercising the freedom his military service was meant to protect.

Texas Weather Modification

That's right, weather modification!  I still run into people who thought it was a myth that someone could alter the weather.  It may not be as sci-fi as it sounded to them, but it is certainly real. 

Weather modification is widely used to influence agricultural production by adjusting storm precipitation.  What is not always talked about is how it can also suppress the rain.  Questions remain regarding the safety of "cloud seeding". 

As you research the effects of weather modification in your environment, consider which chemicals are implimented in modification efforts, and if there are any unintended consequences that may negatively affect weather patterns, or adversely result in climate extremes one way or the other.  Many environmentalists are concerned about carbon emissions (minimal effects in comparison), but few alert anyone to possible geoengineering projects. 

Check out the information below:

Weather Modification and Monsanto
West Texas Weather Modification Association
Harvesting the Texas Skies in 2016 - A Summary of Rain Enhancement (Cloud Seeding) Operations in Texas
Request For An Investigation Of Documented Weather Modification
Environmental and Human Health Risks of Aerosolized Silver Nanoparticles

Cannabis 101 from Leafly.com

It is important to understand the components of cannabis before passing any judgements for or against it.  Each of its components work together in certain harmonies depending on the strain to provide a safe alternative to dangerous pharmaceuticals.  Here's another opportunity for you to become aware of what cannabis is and what it can do for you.  https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/list-major-cannabinoids-cannabis-effects

Medical Marijuana and Breast Cancer Pain Management

Reason.com: Appeals Court Embraces Free Speech, Rules Skim Milk is ‘Skim Milk'

"The leftover product is skim milk: milk that has had the fat removed through skimming."

http://reason.com/archives/2017/03/25/appeals-court-embraces-free-speech-rules

Overwhelming Testimony For Reduced Pot Penalties in Texas

     March 13th, 2017, Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence heard overwhelming testimony in favor of HB81 today.  Only one person testified against the bill during the hearing.  Most people I have spoken to about the criminality of cannabis possession, are at least for reducing penalties to a civil offense. 

     The lone felony prosecutor from Ector Co who stood in opposition to the bill, inadvertently reinforced the reality that law enforcement agencies have become financially dependent on the exploitation of marijuana users.  An anonymous source from another Texas Co Sheriff's dept reported to me previously that marijuana arrests are how they make their revenue. 

     Laws should not exist to support the industry of law enforcement.  When enforcement becomes more of a threat to Freedom than the law it seeks to enforce, it is time to re-evaluate its purpose.

     This bill does not legalize possesion, use, or sale of cannabis products.  It does not completely decriminalize marijuana possession.  Individuals can be criminalized for something as insignificant as procedural non-compliance precipitated from even minor traffic violations.  If an individual fails to pay any fine, there are still legal consequences. 

Check out HB81 here...
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/text.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB81

Always in Liberty!

Let apsTruth know how you free your mind!!

Questions you might ask yourself in your questS for truthS: 

Have I freed my mind today?
ex: Yes! 

What can I do to free my mind?
ex: laugh, dance, build sandcastles, play basketball, cry, wash the dishes, hug someone, juggle, hula hoop, listen to a good song, sing along etc.

What is it that I want to free my mind of?
ex: fear, doubt, anxiety, boredom, resentfulness, bigotry, hatefulness, and confusion 

Note: This question is not intended to bring negative energy, but if you don't recognize the system your freeing yourself from, chances are you'll keep being enslaved by it over and over again.



(Let "free" within this context always represent only what it means to you and you alone.)

apsTruth Discontinues Distribution of Meizitang Botanical Slimming Soft Gels!

Attention: The supposed pharmaceutical "contaminant" called "sibutramine" has been found in yet another supply of Meizitang Botanical Slimming Soft Gels in addition to what was previously mentioned on this blog site.


Notice:

Sibutramine is no longer available in the U.S. The manufacturer has decided to stop producing sibutramine based on information from a recent clinical study. In this study, people taking sibutramine had an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. If you are currently taking sibutramine, you should stop taking this medication and call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment for weight loss or maintenance of weight loss.
[Posted 01/21/2010] FDA notified healthcare professionals that the review of additional data indicates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease using sibutramine. 


The study that contributed to this decision was called SCOUT, Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcomes which found a 16% increase in adverse cardiovascular events in it's participants.


The kicker in this study is that the participants were required to have a history of cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, stroke, occlusive peripheral arterial disease) and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus with at least one other cardiovascular risk factor (hypertension, dyslipidemia, current smoking, or diabetic nephropathy). Safety Announcement  [10-8-2010] FDA


You decide for yourself if this was a fair decision.




You have an increase risk of a heart attack from many things willingly consumed everyday. Caffeine can lead to serious cardiovascular events! Sibutramine had a high rate of success. That is the most likely reason the FDA found it necessary to take off the market.

As a result...apsTruth will discontinue the availability of this product until further notice.

Viva De Aloe Vera!

Ancient Sumerians to Egyptian Dynasty

Ancient Sumerian Egyptian Ruler Connection

Take a look into Egypt's ancient history...

The pre-dynastic Pharaohs of Egypt were Sumerians from about 2780 B.C. At the time of Sargon (Sargon the Great) Egypt was referred to as Mizir or Dilmun and his tomb (as a predynastic Pharaoh) was found at the royal tombs at Abydos (in Egypt today) Waddell 1930.

Visit www.virtualsecrets.com for more information.

Sumerian UFO Connection

Europe Says No to GMO's!

Find out why genetically modified food is not so popular anymore in Europe.

Europe to Stop GMO Import

Happy New Year's Eve

INCREASE IN PRICES!


Surprise...
China's courier service has increased prices by 100%!
Since Meizitang Botanical Slimming is shipped directly from China...
inevitably, the cost of each pack will have to increase slightly.


apsTruth prides itself on being small profit only and will continue to cut everyone a deal when you order more than one pack at a time.


However, beginning in 2011 each pack will initially increase by $1.50. apsTruth will maintain the steady cost of $14.00/pk as long as financially possible. Feel free to email me (apsTruth@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns about this increase in cost.


Please note: You may continue to purchase Meizitang at $12.50/pk until January 2, 2011.


Everyone have a safe and wholesome New Year's celebration! BRING IN THE NEXT YEAR WITH A NEW VISION OF LIGHT AND LOVE FOR YOURSELF AND EVERYONE AROUND YOU!


May LOVE bless and keep you forever and ever, amen!

Christmas' Alternative Truth

What do you tell your kids about Christmas?
Do we think the truth is too complicated to understand?

Why do we avoid the truth?

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For Your Health: Can Thanksgiving Actually Help Your Health?
11/24/2010
Whether it's for a friend, family member, your job or anything else, Thanksgiving is a time to remember and declare what you are thankful for. And unlike the gravy, this Thanksgiving ritual may actually have a positive impact on health.

Reflecting on what you are grateful for is an important part of an optimistic lifestyle. There may be a strong link between happy people and healthy bodies - gratitude and optimism can not only promote your body's protective mechanisms, they can also contribute to other positive lifestyle activities such as healthy eating and exercise.

Being thankful can help your body better manage the stresses of daily life, which are often multiplied during the holidays. In addition to its stress-busting abilities, an attitude of gratitude may also help support healthy immune function, although research has yet to uncover exactly how.

As a whole, optimistic people, including those who regularly express gratitude and thankfulness, are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, balanced eating and preventive doctor's visits.

So if you want to stay healthy this Thanksgiving, go easy on the gravy and dish out a heaping helping of thanks!

From the Vitacost family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!







*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

GLOBAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE EARTH
AND TO THE UNIVERSAL SPIRIT WHICH GIVES US LIFE;
ONE PLANET, INDIVISIBLE,
WITH PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
 
  ****  

I PLEDGE TO DO MY BEST
TO UPHOLD THE TRUST BESTOWED
IN THE GIFT OF MY LIFE,
TO CARE FOR OUR PLANET AND OUR ATMOSPHERE,
TO RESPECT AND HONOR ALL HER INHABITANTS,
ALL PEOPLE, ANIMALS, PLANTS AND RESOURCES,
TO CREATE A LEGACY FOR OUR CHILDREN
AND OUR CHILDREN’S CHILDREN

IN A WORLD OF HARMONY AND LOVE.

 ****

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNIVERSAL SPIRIT,
BY WHATEVER NAME IT MAY BE CALLED.

I ALIGN MY LIFE WITH THE ON-GOING PROCESS OF CREATION;
TO GROW MYSELF WITH CARE,
TO ACT FROM MY OWN INTEGRITY
TO BE FOR OTHERS
HOW I WOULD WANT THEM TO BE FOR ME.  

 ****
   
TOGETHER,
MAY WE CARRY THIS VISION IN OUR HEARTS,
INTO OUR DAILY CHOICES,
AND THROUGH OUR EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS
WITHIN AND BEYOND OUR PLANET.
 

Edna Reitz, Copyright 1988

Exploring UFO's: Denver, CO. is trying to get the whole state involved!


Re-thinking the existence of extraterrestrials may be ridiculous to some.
But what about all the facts and documents surrounding the UFO phenomena. A group in Colorado thinks it's worth looking into enough to place it on their ballots.

I pose the question:
Is it worth looking into?



Visit the link and decide for yourself.
Respond with your opinions, insight, experiences, and/or skepticism.

apsTruth Notable Research on Meizitang Botanical Slimming and Contamination

Many are losing weight by taking Chinese plant extract supplements. I lost 68lbs in 4 months and feel healthier than ever! But is it safe for you too? Independent research (and talking to your doctor) is pertinent to do if you are contemplating consuming any type of substance.
Even Food and Water!

Let's Do Some Research on Contamination first!
Please explore the links within to verify my sourcing and continue your own personal research.

Background on contaminated food and drugs:
How can we be sure of what is in anything we consume anymore?
Most of the foods, drinks, and drugs consumed in over-developed nations are loaded with strange chemicals whose side affects are "questionable" in nature. The World, According to Monsanto is contaminated with altered genetic structures that may be overstimulating the genetic structure of plant, animal, and human life on a global scale. The GMO's created are great for controlling mass production of biological goods for marketing purposes (this, Monsanto has succeeded in!), but the long term side effects are still..."questionable" and have been proven in a court of law to be harmful on humans and plant life. Yet, the FDA still backs Monsanto.


Read about:
Monsanto: The world's poster child for corporate manipulation and deceit
  • "Saving the world," and other lies
  • Monsanto's toxic past
  • Infiltrating the minds and offices of the government
  • Hijacking the FDA to promote GMOs
  • Covering up health dangers
  • Fake safety assessments
  • Monsanto's studies are secret, inadequate, and flawed
  • Monsanto rigs research to miss dangers
  • GM farmers don't earn or produce more
  • Herbicide use rising due to GMOs
  • Contamination happens
  • Deadly deception in India 
  • Doctors orders: "no genetically modified food" 
and more....   



Let's Focus Now on Meizitang Botanical Slimming
The Australian government's Theraputic Goods Administration and the Canadian government both reported in 2010 that Meizitang Botanical Slimming was found to be "contaminated" with traces of sibutramine which is a metabolic structure that they claim could be harmful. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it in 1997 as a legitimate treatment for obesity. The structure is similar to that of serotonin re-inhibitors (anti-depresants) and amphetamines, but has not been shown to act as such in biological applications.

Pharmaceutical companies have captured this chemical compound, added harmful additives for preservation that have adverse side effects on people, and distributed it as a weight loss diet pill, many of which have been recalled. Meridia is Merks version of sibutramine.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
On this contaminant
Meizitang is currently under review because of unknown contaminants. The suspected contaminant (sibutramine), reportedly contained in the Botanical Slimming formula, was approved in 1997 as an effective weight loss component in the U.S.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Meridia or "sibutramine hydrochloride" (used for weightloss) is contraindicated in patients:
  • with a history of coronary artery disease (e.g., angina, history of myocardial infarction), congestive heart failure, tachycardia, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, arrhythmia or cerebro-vascular disease (stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
  • with inadequately controlled hypertension > 145/90 mm Hg.
  • over 65 years of age.
  • receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • with hypersensitivity to sibutramine or any of the inactive ingredients of Meridia.
  • who have a major eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa).
  • taking other centrally acting weight loss drugs.
apsTruth Administration:
On this contaminant
Meizitang Botanical Slimming is assembled and imported to the U.S. from China. Chinese Medicine is historically known in Western Medicine to be of the holistic nature (non medical/non-credible). Many health administrations around the world have recalled various herbal/plant extract, and health supplement items on the market as a result of their own "research" that shows they might be contaminated with pharmaceuticals.

Obesity is the number one inhibitor of wellness. In most cases, it's the first problem needed to be resolved in order to maintain a well balanced lifestyle. Sometimes consuming contaminated products is worth the risk, especially if the results are evidently positive. Remember that you are taking a serious risk when you eat or drink anything from the grocery store. It is a risk to consume anything that you did not personally observe being formulated and packaged.

The never ending spiral of contradicting scientific truths have poisoned the public and caused mass health knowledge chaos. Who really knows what truth is exactly? Sometimes all you can do is trust your own instinct and judgment. ONLY YOU KNOW YOU THE BEST!

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Notes: The product labeled Meizitang Botanical Slimming sold through this site has no evidence of and is not known to contain any harmful substance. (See Alternative Goods for ingredients). In the slight probability that a trace of sibutramine is contained within this product, studies for the harmful effects of the molecular compound itself have been unable to support their claims. Let the record show that people taking this product have reported more positive changes in their life as opposed to negative. Any changes in the body that are not monitored respectfully can lead to some serious health issues which may require professional medical attention. Know your body. Love yourself! Remember: that all science is bias and interpreted through genetically altered brain cells; you are what you eat; and you are free to consume what you want as long as it's not hurting someone else!

Losing significant weight within a short period of time can be harmful, especially for people with these conditions (most of which are self-explanatory):

apsTruth does not manufacture products and has not yet tested the molecular structure of them...
USE Meizitang Botanical Slimming WITH SERIOUS PRECAUTION!
Further research on this product is ongiong and will be reported at www.apsTruth.com...