Peep Show
Posted by Michelle Moquin on November 8th, 2008
Good Morning everyone.
What whacko dreams I had last night. And they left me very spacey this morning. So…I am keeping it light and just posting a little ‘peep show’ for your enjoyment. Okay…so it’s not really your typical ‘peep show’ but I know you women, and men, will get a laugh from it. Enjoy!
Anonz: I just have to say something else before I say goodbye. I am not asking that you not go. I know you know the risk that you are taking – you have seen the atrocities and I am sure that you are fully prepared as best as you could possibly be, and ’luck’ is on your side. I understand your need to go back and pursue those perpetrators that murdered Nia…that somehow you could not live out the rest of your life in peace and joy without knowing that those that murdered her so brutally got what they deserved. I am confident you will give them exactly that and more.
I have to agree with Wilma, in regards to you seeking help. Many have seen much less than you and have sought help. I hope that when you return you will seek some assistance should the sleepless nights continue.
However, since it is a fact that you are definitely leaving, based on the your eulogy to Nia, it is my belief that you wish to keep your promise to avenge her. I can understand your strong desire to punish those murderers. In order to see justice done for Nia, I’m going to rescind that order that I gave Madaline. I am going to have her protect you until you have made contact with those vile creatures who have caused this terrible thing for poor Nia. After you have made contact with those murderers, Madaline will go her own way and leave you on your own. Lastly, I wish you the best of luck.
Madaline: I am rescinding the order that I posted here on 06Nov08: The moment he steps foot onto Darfur soil, remove his protection. Instead the order will be: Protect Anonz until he has made contact with the perpetrators who murdered Nia. Then leave him on his own.
You have your order. 21MRB. Please confirm via here.
Hi Sherry: Happy to hear that you are taking that second chance . I wish you ‘luck’ :)
Hi Borge: Pretty much ZL said it all. Time will tell…but so far he has already moved forward in terms with agreements in Iraq that the Bushmen couldn’t seem to solidify.
Zen Lill: Chat today?
Peace out…
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michelle
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November 8th, 2008 at 11:05 am
RUBMAN’S DIGESTION CONNECTION: FIXES FOR FLATULENCE
Hippocrates has been quoted as having said, “Passing gas is necessary to well-being.” What was true in ancient Greece still holds true today. Flatulence — the passage of intestinal gas — is a normal function of the human body, something each of us does between 10 and 20 times daily. But that doesn’t make it any less awkward when it happens in the wrong place at the wrong time.
According to Daily Health News contributing medical editor Andrew L. Rubman, ND, gas is a natural byproduct that develops when normal, beneficial bacteria in the intestines act to break down undigested food particles. This gas is eventually released through the rectum, and most often it is odorless (or at least mild) and quiet. That’s of little comfort, however, to those who suffer from chronic, noxious gas, which is almost inevitably accompanied by chronic social embarrassment. Dr. Rubman and I had a candid conversation about the causes of gas and how to control it.
PREVENTING GAS FUMES
The character of gas depends on what you eat and how you eat it, says Dr. Rubman, and it’s not all the same. The inoffensive kind of harmless, odorless gas contains hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen and sometimes methane. The more embarrassing variety contains byproducts of digestion, such as sulfur. Questions to ask yourself if you suffer from the embarrassing kind of intestinal gas are…
• Are you making unhealthy food choices? Foods that contain carbohydrates (especially sugar, white flour products and white potatoes) are most likely to fuel bacteria and cause fermentation.
• Did you eat too much or too fast? These bad habits pose a challenge to the digestive tract, primarily because digestion is incomplete. “The less you chew your food, the greater likelihood of intestinal gas,” says Dr. Rubman.
• Did you consume too much liquid with your food? Fluids, even water, dilute hydrochloric acid in the stomach making it less likely your food is thoroughly digested.
HOW TO TAKE A PASS ON GAS
I asked Dr. Rubman about popular over-the-counter remedies for flatulence, such as Beano and charcoal pills. He told me that Beano contains an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, while charcoal is widely known to absorb odors and toxins, including poisons, drugs and other undesirable substances that don’t really belong in your body. He told me that while antidotes like these may temporarily correct the problem, products like Beano, charcoal and the simethicone surfactant-containing Gas-X fail to address the underlying cause of most flatulence — diet. Fortunately, Dr. Rubman has a number of safe and natural tips for healthier eating. These include…
• Limit certain carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are more apt to cause gas than proteins or fats since they are so often incompletely digested, leading to gas production down below. Among the biggest culprits are foods that contain simple sugars such as fructose, high-fructose corn syrup or the sugar alcohol sorbitol. Soft drinks, fruit drinks, artificially sweetened diet products and sugar-laden processed foods in general cause gas because the intestine is not designed to absorb large quantities of these substances, which feed intestinal flora and ferment, eventually producing gas. Dr. Rubman recommends instead opting for healthful carbs — whole vegetables and fruits that are easier to digest and overall a healthier choice. Even though they too may cause gas, usually it’s to a lesser degree and their benefits clearly outweigh any downside.
• Be careful about food combinations. It’s a mistake to mix carbs like French fries or mashed potatoes with protein such as in cheeseburgers and steaks. While these combos may sound great together on the menu, in reality they are difficult for the body to digest and likely to cause digestive upsets such as gas. Desserts — even fruit, which you might ordinarily view as a healthy choice — can likewise cause problems when eaten after protein-rich meals. Protein takes a long time for the body to digest, causing sugars eaten afterward to remain in the digestive tract longer, fermenting and causing malodorous gas. To stave off flatulence, it’s best to eat fruit as a snack on its own or else 30 minutes before a meal or an hour or two afterward.
• Don’t spill the beans. “Blazing Saddles” anyone? Notorious for causing gas, as in the memorable scene in the Mel Brooks film, beans contain the sugar raffinose. They are nonetheless packed with vital nutrients and fiber, and therefore deserve a place in your diet. The secret with dried hard beans is proper preparation. You can reduce the flatulent effect of these by washing them well and soaking them overnight in cold water. Then dispose of the water and cook them thoroughly (according to Dr. Rubman, do so until they “pop in your mouth like ripe grapes”) the following day, in enough fresh water to cover. Canned beans have already been soaked and cooked, but they aren’t as nutrient-rich as those you prepare yourself.
• Take a digestive enzyme. In Dr. Rubman’s view, virtually everyone over 30 can benefit from taking a digestive enzyme with most meals. He recommends products such as DuoZyme by Karuna and Gastri-Gest by Priority One. For optimal digestion, also eat slowly, limit fluids with meals, chew thoroughly (he advises 30 chews per bite) and resist the temptation to overeat. Gulping down food on the run — especially too much of it — can lead to gas and other digestive woes.
CHRONIC FLATULENCE: NOT A LAUGHING MATTER
Passing gas may be good for a laugh — especially among schoolchildren — but truthfully, chronic flatulence is no laughing matter. Flatulence can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome or other bigger issues. If you suffer from persistent, noxious flatulence (especially when the odor extends to the breath, which happens in severe cases), schedule a visit with a physician specializing in digestion and GI diseases who can evaluate your problem and help you get your digestive tract back on the right track.
Source(s): ??Andrew L. Rubman, ND, director, Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines, Southbury, Connecticut.
November 8th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Mischa, I cannot stop laughing, that’s sooo good…I won’t even say which line Ive heard several times but me being me responded by saying, ‘snap out of it’ hahaha (it was the make-up thing, oh please, stop lying!) oh and I would’ve put the fifty in first, hahaha, I have to share this video with friends, it’s too good.
On a more serious note, I thought about asking you to ignore Anonz’s request for no protection (and/or sending Madaline in his stead, she could handle the job on her own) but I didn’t want to put you in an unfair position, so thank you for doing that. I won’t voice my go/not go opinion re: Anonz’s choice, it’s neither here nor there, people do what they do, no point in talking them in or out of it. I wouldn’t want my choices taken from me although a sweetly intended verbal ass-kicking sometimes will sway me : )
Anonz, if you’re reading still…sometimes you just don’t get to fly solo even if that’s what you request, this is one of those times.
OK, between Mischa, Madaline and Wilma, my day is made. Now I can go enjoy myself.
Mischa, will call you later this afternoon.
Luv, Zen Lill
November 8th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Zen Lill
We can’t believe that is all you said to Anonz. Throw a fit, scream, rant, offer him him your body. For god’s sake don’t let him go without putting up a fight.
Anonz
We love you. That video says it all. There are just not that many good honest men left. Why waste one. Stay and send that bitch Madaline. She would probably do it for free.
For all of us here at Marty’s Vans that haul it all.
Peace and out.
November 8th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Van Crew, you must understand Zen thinking, grasshopper, you cannot do those things, but for you : ) here goes:
Anonz, babe PLEASE – DO NOT GO, and HOW CAN YOU EVEN THINK OF GOING?? OK, there’s the fit/scream, I have no rant to give here, that would have to take place in person, there’s just so far as to how personal I will get here. I left a blog entry, he can read it and weep and stop what he’s doing if he wants to. I can’t control another person. No one can, that’s a myth. Offer my body? Hmm, : ) if I thought that would change his mind I’d think about it, it won’t. I don’t want to fight I’m sure he knows I’d rather he not go, if not, then let me be clear, I’d rather that the sweet pea stay right here and seek help to alleviate his psychic pain. How’d I do?
OK, I’m out, peace…Zen Lilly
November 9th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Q: I often add oregano to food to fight infections, but I have heard that it lowers testosterone. Should men avoid oregano?
A: Oregano includes substances that inhibit and encourage testosterone formation, but the effects are almost insignificant. Oregano also is an antioxidant that may help fight cancer, heart disease and stroke. It contains compounds that can fight pain, inflammation and infections and stimulate the immune system, but these are present in low levels, so it is not a substitute for medication. Men and women can use oregano as a spice and an herbal tea. It also is available as an essential oil, which should be taken as directed.
Our inside source: James A. Duke, PhD, ethnobotanist and director of Green Farmacy Garden, Fulton, Maryland. He previously worked for 30 years for the US Department of Agriculture, where he established an on-line database of plants’ medicinal properties.