Periodically I will chime in on subjects that I have experience with. Today I want to discuss Reishi mushroom extract and whether or not it has helped me.
For a few years it seemed like I was catching a cold or some other similar illness every few months. Needless to say, I grew tired of it . So I decided to do some research on natural supplements that would boost my immune system. I eventually discovered Reishi mushroom extract. There was a lot of information out there suggesting it could help.
I went on Vitacost and ordered my first bottle. After several months I realized that I didn't get sick at all. This was several years ago and I can honestly say that it has helped significantly. I have gotten a few illnesses here and there but none of them have been severe and the duration has been a day or two at the most. I have since started taking a mushroom complex that includes Reishi and some other mushrooms. What do you think epic venters?
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
To declaw or not to declaw?
In my lifetime I have had two cats. Both were adopted from friends. The female (no longer living) had her claws and the male does not have his claws in the front. The male was declawed before I adopted him. Oddly enough, he still attempts to "sharpen" his claws against rough surfaces although he doesn't actually have claws any longer. This behavior got me to thinking the other day. Obviously, declawing him was to the benefit of the previous owner. However, are we taking away part of our cats' identities when we have their claws taken away?
To put this in context, imagine if you have lived a portion of your life with your finger nails. You are used to pealing oranges, scratching your skin, opening packages, and a bunch of other things that you probably take for granted. Imagine if you suddenly had your nails permanently removed and had to re-adjust your life. It wouldn't be an easy adjustment. Perhaps you would never get used to it.
Thinking about this, I now feel sorry for my little guy. Sure, he still has fun and enjoys his life. But I can't help but think he has moments in his day where he feels like a part of him is missing. Since I kept my female cat's claws trimmed to a level where she could still do some minor scratching but cause no real damage, I know that this could have been the case for my male cat. But he will never again know what it's like to scratch something or to climb his cat tree by pulling himself up. What say you epic venters?
To put this in context, imagine if you have lived a portion of your life with your finger nails. You are used to pealing oranges, scratching your skin, opening packages, and a bunch of other things that you probably take for granted. Imagine if you suddenly had your nails permanently removed and had to re-adjust your life. It wouldn't be an easy adjustment. Perhaps you would never get used to it.
Thinking about this, I now feel sorry for my little guy. Sure, he still has fun and enjoys his life. But I can't help but think he has moments in his day where he feels like a part of him is missing. Since I kept my female cat's claws trimmed to a level where she could still do some minor scratching but cause no real damage, I know that this could have been the case for my male cat. But he will never again know what it's like to scratch something or to climb his cat tree by pulling himself up. What say you epic venters?
Why can your car do twice the maximum speed limit? Are they trying to kill us?
The maximum speed limit I have ever driven in is 70 mph. Some speed limits are 65, some 55, some 45 mph. But for some reason, most automobiles are capable of traveling in excess of 100 mph. Why? Are automobile manufacturers trying to kill us? If it's not legal to drive over 70 mph in most states, why do vehicles need to travel 50 or 60 or 70 mph faster than that? Do"they" want us to die? Now I'm not sure who "they" are. But there is no logical reason for a vehicle that is designed for driving on public roads to travel at these high rates of speed.
When I was in college and being irresponsible, I once drove my Honda Civic 115 mph on a state highway. This was a 4 cylinder car with only 106 horsepower. It could certainly go faster, but that's as fast as I was willing to push it that day. Some time after that I owned an Acura TL. I got it to 130 mph on a back country road once. This was a v6 with 270 horsepower. It could certainly go faster, but that's as fast as I was willing to push it that day. Both incidents could have easily killed me. When I look back on it now, I can't believe how foolish I was. But the cars provided the means for me to take my foolishness far beyond anything I should have been able to accomplish.
If the highest speed limits are around 70 mph, why make the vehicles capable of 140? Why not limit all non track driven automobiles to 75 mph. This would still allow some room for state troopers to meet their quotas writing speeding tickets. But it would save a lot of lives and serious injuries. This would be particularly helpful to save all those motorcyclists that do 150 mph on the highway from endangering themselves and others. But for some reason this doesn't seem logical to vehicle manufacturers. Sometimes I wonder if we are being set up for some big experiment. As if "they" know that human nature will make people do what I did as a youngster (push the limits). Is it population control? Is it some kind of a sick joke being played on us?
Just because vehicles are designed this way and this is what we are accustomed to, it doesn't make it right. If our government really cared about keeping us safe, why would they allow us to be on the roads with people that can simply push the pedal harder and kill us and our children? Especially when they know that people drive under the influence all the time. But then again, this is the same government that encourages and lets you buy guns designed to kill people. We are all conditioned by our environment. But I am not one that accepts that things have to be the way they are. So the next time you see someone fly by you at 100+ mph, ask yourself this simple question and give it some serious thought. Why is that even possible? What say you epic venters?
When I was in college and being irresponsible, I once drove my Honda Civic 115 mph on a state highway. This was a 4 cylinder car with only 106 horsepower. It could certainly go faster, but that's as fast as I was willing to push it that day. Some time after that I owned an Acura TL. I got it to 130 mph on a back country road once. This was a v6 with 270 horsepower. It could certainly go faster, but that's as fast as I was willing to push it that day. Both incidents could have easily killed me. When I look back on it now, I can't believe how foolish I was. But the cars provided the means for me to take my foolishness far beyond anything I should have been able to accomplish.
If the highest speed limits are around 70 mph, why make the vehicles capable of 140? Why not limit all non track driven automobiles to 75 mph. This would still allow some room for state troopers to meet their quotas writing speeding tickets. But it would save a lot of lives and serious injuries. This would be particularly helpful to save all those motorcyclists that do 150 mph on the highway from endangering themselves and others. But for some reason this doesn't seem logical to vehicle manufacturers. Sometimes I wonder if we are being set up for some big experiment. As if "they" know that human nature will make people do what I did as a youngster (push the limits). Is it population control? Is it some kind of a sick joke being played on us?
Just because vehicles are designed this way and this is what we are accustomed to, it doesn't make it right. If our government really cared about keeping us safe, why would they allow us to be on the roads with people that can simply push the pedal harder and kill us and our children? Especially when they know that people drive under the influence all the time. But then again, this is the same government that encourages and lets you buy guns designed to kill people. We are all conditioned by our environment. But I am not one that accepts that things have to be the way they are. So the next time you see someone fly by you at 100+ mph, ask yourself this simple question and give it some serious thought. Why is that even possible? What say you epic venters?
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