Interesting Facts About Organic Foods

There is plenty of great information out there about organic foods. The problem though is that not all of it is true. Here are some interesting facts about organic foods that you will find to be very useful. That information can also help you to decide if you want to take advantage of buying such products or not.
It may surprise you to discover that only about 2% of the food in the world is organically grown. That is why you can't always find a huge supply of it locally. That is also part of the reason why they prices are so high for them. Don't let this low percentage fool you though because about $40 million annually is coming in for such food items.

In the United States, the movements of organic foods are very high and many manufacturers are looking into it. This is the area where most of the organic foods are grown. Today about 70% of grocery stores out there offer some form of organic foods. It may surprise you that there is a huge demand for organic cream and yogurt products.

It isn't just the United States though where organic foods are selling well. Other areas include Canada, Italy, and the UK. It is believed that within the next decade you will find some forms of organic foods being grown and distributed throughout every country in the world. Australia has a very large sector of land where organic foods are grown and it is believed that more land will be allocated for that purpose over the next five years.
Many people are surprised though to learn that the biggest country for organic production of foods is Germany. This is due to the fact that they often have problems with their soil and producing foods because of it. Organic methods though do help them to have soil that is very nutritious. In Europe the movement for more organic foods has to do with the conscious choices of society. They don't want to contribute the addition of chemicals to the food they eat or to the environment if there is a better alternative.

The process of converting farm land from conventional methods though to organic methods is very time consuming. This is why it is taking a while for the numbers out there to steadily increase. On average that process takes five years to complete. A farmer can't just wake up on day and say that he has decided to only grow organic products. Unfortunately the process isn't that easy to complete.

At least 70% of people in the United States have purchased or consumed some form of organic food. They don't find there is much of a difference when it comes to the taste of it. One fruit that seems to be sweeter by many reports though is the apple. Organic foods do spoil faster though because they don't have wax or other preservatives on them. They can also be smaller than others due to that growing process not being sped up through chemicals.

Products that are 95% or higher in ratings according to the USDA can get the label to place on their food products as being organic. Most consumers don't bother to look at those labels though so they are buying what they believe are organic foods but they really aren't. Learning this information should make you interested in finding out more about the process for organic food labeling. You want to be confident that what you buy is the real thing. Why pay for foods that you think are organic when they only contain some elements of what will make them so?

Organic food becomes a good choice by more and more people. The Organic Grocer is an online organic food Sydney based retailer. They provide fresh organic fruit and vegetable. They deliver organic food penrith and organic food blue mountains.

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• You know there is more to life
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• You are struggling with an issue
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Reiki Energy - Real or Placebo?

Is Reiki energy healing art a legitimate practice? Here we attempt to answer these questions.
Doctors, nurses, researchers and others have evaluated the effectiveness of Reiki therapy in the areas of chronic pain, disability, mobility, daily functioning, sleep problems and reliance upon medication. Psychological symptoms such as stress, panic, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, and inability to relax or cope have been evaluated before and after treatment. Research is on-going in the areas of fibromyalgia, diabetes, AIDS and cancer. So far, all of the conclusions indicate that Reiki and other forms of healing touch therapy are effective complementary therapies with little or no negative side effects.

Is Reiki energy pain relief real?

In 1997, the Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, published the story of Tom. This is just one example of the effectiveness of Reiki energy pain relief. There are many others, but when it comes to pain, no one can argue that the pain from advanced cancer is agonizing. Anything that can make a patient's last days more comfortable is a blessing.

During my time working in a nursing home, I spent many hours with patients who had to choose between agonizing pains or a drug induced stupor. At that time, the power of healing touch or Reiki energy healing therapy was not recognized or accepted. Acting from a desire to help, nurses and hospice workers have taken it upon themselves to learn the healing art and add it to their treatment options.

But back to Tom's story. Tom had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and was only given a short time to live. His symptoms included immobilizing pain and swelling.

After receiving Reiki energy healing therapy from a hospice nurse, he was taught to use Reiki energy. He was taught about establishing his "intent" to use Reiki energy, something that seems very important, in order for Reiki to be effective.

With Reiki and his intent, his quality of life improved. His level of comfort improved. He was able to live "well with his cancer". No one is saying that Reiki "cured" his cancer", but it did relieve his symptoms and the quality of his remaining days was improved.

In cases of advanced cancer, according to the researcher (M. Bullock), the general trends seen with Reiki energy healing therapy include periods of stabilization, relief from pain, anxiety, swelling and a "peaceful and calm passing if death is imminent". The author recommends Reiki energy healing therapy as a valuable compliment to be used by those who work in a hospice environment or are supporting patients in their "end-of-life journey".

Is Reiki energy pain relief just a placebo effect?

Researchers say "no". In the Journal of Complementary Medicine, researchers published the results of a study in which the results and responses of clients were compared to their initial expectations. The theory is that if Reiki energy pain relief were simply a placebo effect, only those patients that expected relief would report success.

In addition researchers measured the level of antibodies in patient's saliva before and after treatment. All of the results were compared to a control group that received no treatment.

Researchers found that the percentage of patients who reported relief of pain was much higher than would normally be expected from a placebo effect. 14% is a common percentage for placebo induced pain relief. 55% was the percentage of clients in the study who reported that Reiki energy pain relief was effective. Positive responses did not appear to be related to the client's initial expectations or beliefs.

In addition, the clients who were treated by the most experienced Reiki practitioners had significantly higher levels of antibodies in their saliva. The researchers concluded that the therapy effectively reduced stress and pain, while improving the body's ability to fight of infection and that the findings were not exclusively a result of the placebo effect.

Is Reiki energy healing art a legitimate practice?

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine recognizes Reiki as a form of energy medicine worthy of additional study. Researchers would like to be able to explain "how it works", because there is little question that it "does work" for many people. Although there may still be critics, since there always are, most people in the health care professions have come to accept the legitimacy of Reiki.

It is comparable to chiropractic care and acupuncture, though not as prevalent. Because of the nature of Reiki energy healing art, it can be used by massage therapists, nurses and other care givers. It does not require extensive or expensive instruction. Researchers have suggested it as a complementary technique for various practitioners.

In a recent review (published in the Journal of the New York State Nurses Association) of the available literature on Reiki energy, pain relief is only one topic that was covered. Relaxation, physical healing, reduced emotional distress and a deepened awareness of a spiritual connection have all been attributed to Reiki in case studies and exploratory research. A researcher at the University of Rochester School of Nursing (R. Gallob), who completed the review, described Reiki as easily adaptable to the nursing practice, benefiting both the practitioner and the patient.

However, the benefits of learning and using the Reiki energy healing techniques are not limited to nurses and other healthcare professionals. Anyone can learn the Reiki energy pain relief techniques. Anyone can learn to use Reiki to improve his or her own life and the lives of those they love.

Patsy Hamilton was a health care practitioner for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about Reiki, a subject of personal interest. Read more at http://understanding-reiki.com/

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Do Miracles Still Happen Today?

Have you ever wondered if miracles still happen today?  You might be surprised.  But first, shouldn’t you ask, “Just what is a miracle anyway?”  There is no way to know if miracles happen in modern society unless you truly know the definition of a miracle.  Perhaps, your definition is different from someone else’s.  This could change the outcome of the original question – “Do miracles occur in the modern world – in the twenty-first century?”    

Most everyone has probably heard the stories, read the stories or been taught the stories of Jesus turning water into wine, walking on water, healing the sick, raising Lazarus and more.  So, do such things happen today? 

Miracles do happen today!  They just might not appear as supernatural as the ones written about in the Bible.  Let me share with you a list of miracles that happen every day.

·         Conception – the creation of new life

·         Giving birth

·         A teenager choosing not to use drugs or alcohol

·         The sun warming the Earth

·         Getting a phone call from a friend just at the right moment

·         A child learning to walk

·         Leaving late because you can’t find you keys and unknowingly missing a terrible accident

·         Finding an extra $20 in your pocket

·         Helping the homeless or less fortunate

·         Someone choosing to turn from his/her addiction and go to rehab

·         A stranger smiling at you for no apparent reason

·         Hearing and then saving a kitten from entrapment

·         The body healing from disease – heart disease, cancer, simple cuts and bruises

·         Being able to connect to one’s spirituality through spiritual practice

There are so many miracles that could be listed here.  This is only a short list to get you thinking about the miracles that happen in your daily life.  Yet, it is important not to just expect them to happen.  You must be open to the miraculous, and you must pay attention - you must be aware.  Numerous miracles happen, but no one pays attention and those miracles, even though they are real, go unnoticed and therefore, are believed not to have happened.

Of course, there are many things that happen in the world that people can spew forth when they want to rebut the occurrence of miracles in modern times:  forest fires, hurricanes, devastating tornadoes, financial loss, health issues, etc. 

Let’s consider these for a moment. They might be considered miracles instead.  A forest fire removes the old and makes room for new growth.  Hurricanes and other natural disasters often bring humanity together, which is the miracle to be found – though the power of nature is a grand miracle too whether or not we like the outcome.  Financial loss may wake people up so that they may become more aware of what is really important.  Physical health issues are signs of emotional and/or spiritual issues that should be dealt with.  Few understand the importance of listening to the body, but the messages the body gives to you are phenomenal miracles if you only learn to listen.      

So, again ask yourself the question, “What is a miracle?”  Your answer just might be a bit different now after reading this.  Keep your eyes and heart open as you move through your daily routine.  You might just be surprised by all the miracles you encounter!

©Janelle Alex 2011

Akashic Records for June 2011

What energy and experiences can we expect in June of 2011?

This is meant to be a very productive month. There is a strong forward motion that is not like a push or a shove. It is like a steady progression. The energy in the winter and spring has brought challenges. It has also brought a lot of support. This month you will feel that, instead of things going up and down and you trying to keep track of so much change, you will have a clearer sense of the direction that things are moving in.
The challenges in your lives will start to line up so that even if the challenges are still there, they are all going to go in the same direction. You can apply some of the same solutions to different problems. You will see patterns more easily and that will help you find solutions. The potential is that June can feel easier, but that will only be the case if you are willing to work. You keep your eyes open, you keep your hands on the steering wheel, and keep paying attention to and working with what comes up in your life.

If you try to rest in June, you are going to get lost. If you avoid working on your path it will be as if you are on a river and get caught in an eddy -- you will feel like you are being pushed around. June is a time to take pleasure in work. It is a time to take pleasure in getting things done, moving things forward, working with one another to find solutions. That is the overall momentum for the energy in June of 2011.

How can we find the greatest benefit with using the energy this month?

The best way to benefit from this energy is to plan in advance for what you have to work on. At the beginning of the month, take some time to reflect on your year so far. Much has changed. Much has changed in the greater world and much has changed in your individual lives. So much of the change has been fundamental -- the foundations within you have shifted. Paradigms are shifting; the centers of power are shifting. This is true in the world; it is also true for you as an individual.

You might not have really been able to make sense of it or figure out where it is all going to lead, but if you will look back, at the beginning of June, look back on your year so far and make a list of your challenges. What have been the biggest changes in your life? What have been the most confusing or difficult or challenging experiences so far for you? For each of those challenges, then ask yourself, “How do I feel about this? How did I feel about this issue before? How do I feel about it now? What has changed and what needs to change?” Then after doing that, look back and notice that there are some patterns, there are some similar themes in these different challenges.

Even if they are very different parts of your life, you are going to find that they are similar themes. You might have the same emotion about all of them, or you might need to make the same type of change in all of them. Look for the similarities, look for the patterns and then look ahead to June. Think about what your plans are, think about the people you will be seeing this month, the projects or tasks you want to have accomplished. Consider how those patterns can play into your plans. Think ahead to how you can solve some of your problems before you reach them by learning from what has happened so far this year. Maybe your theme is empowerment or speaking up for yourself. Maybe your theme is being a better listener. Maybe your theme is learning to count to ten before you lose your temper. Whatever it is, each of you has something that has been building and it is time to finally learn this and apply it in June. That is the best way that you can really work with this energy.

Other than that process, you do not need to make anything happen this month. So much will be happening already! Just watch for the experiences that come to you. Watch for the people who show up in your life, watch for the problems that show up. They are giving you what you need to move forward. You do not need to make it up, you do not need to search, this is not a time for quiet contemplation, and it is not a time for deep spiritual search. This is time to work on your life and do the best you can with it. Take every step you can with as much integrity as you can muster.

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The Monthly Message Preview was channeled from the Akashic Records by Jen Eramith, M.A. Permission is given to copy and redistribute the Messages Previews provided that the contents remain complete, all credit is given to the author, and it is freely distributed. http://www.akashictransformations.com

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