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By Katherine Wandersee Updated: March 27, 2024

Reviewed by Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN and Tina Claypool, Pharm.D., CDCES,

You’ve just had your annual blood test, and your doctor gives you the news: You have prediabetes. Before you panic, know that the condition is very common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping 96 million American adults have prediabetes. And over 80% don’t even know they have it. If you’ve been diagnosed, or know someone who has, you’re likely wondering how to reverse prediabetes.

A prediabetes diagnosis is a wake-up call, says Tina Claypool, PharmD, a certified diabetes educator and lead clinical pharmacist for the UofL Health Diabetes Management Program in Louisville, KY. “Diabetes is a progressive condition,” she explains. “This means it will continue to get worse unless you take control. With prediabetes, you are in the driver’s seat. You can make changes now that will affect the rest of your life.”

Here, we explain what a prediabetes diagnosis actually means and share the best ways to help reverse the condition. You don’t have to ban chocolate or exercise for hours on end to lower your blood sugar!

What is prediabetes?

Diabetes is a condition in which your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t respond properly to the insulin you have. Insulin is an essential hormone that processes sugar in your bloodstream. When you eat or drink something sweet, insulin is released from the pancreas into your blood to help turn that sugar into energy. If the insulin is insufficient or not working properly, it leaves behind excess sugar in your bloodstream.

Having excess sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia) is a dangerous condition. Over time, it can lead to damage in the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves and kidneys. With a typical American diet high in sugar and carbohydrates, the pancreas needs to produce more insulin to keep up with demand, Claypool explains. 

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Prediabetes means that your blood sugar levels are just short of diabetes. Blood sugar is often measured by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c or just A1c). The American Diabetes Association (ADA) defines prediabetes as a blood sugar level (A1c) of 5.7% to 6.4%, and diabetes as 6.5% or higher. Your doctor may also measure your blood glucose when you’re fasting or a few hours after you’ve eaten. A fasting blood glucose of 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes.

Blood samples should be re-tested

“Blood sugar measurements are just a snapshot in time,” says Claypool.

“They can change based on what you eat and the time of day the sample is taken.” Laboratory blood tests for prediabetes should ideally be taken after you fasted overnight, meaning that you consumed nothing other than water that morning. If your test results are in the prediabetes range, she recommends a follow-up test to confirm the result. “The worst thing you can do with prediabetes is to ignore it!” she adds. (Learn how reversing prediabetes can help ward off fatty liver, too.)

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First steps after a prediabetes diagnosis

Working with a qualified diabetes educator or education program is a great start, suggests Claypool. You can find a qualified diabetes counselor through your doctor, local hospital or the ADA. Many of these programs are free, and some can even be done virtually.

“There are some risk factors for diabetes we can’t change, including our age and genes,” Claypool says. “That leaves us with diet, weight and activity level as things we can change to get prediabetes under control.” Adjusting your diet is a big one, but often intimidating. “Many people believe they need to stick to a diet of kale and celery to manage their prediabetes,” she says. The problem is, that’s unrealistic for most people. She urges clients to instead make changes that they can keep and improve upon over time.

Talking to a diabetes counselor is a great first step.

How to reverse prediabetes

The term “reverse” is a bit controversial when it comes to prediabetes. While the CDC uses reverse in reference to prediabetes, the ADA prefers the term “control.” Why? Even if you bring your numbers down, you’ll always need to stay on top of prediabetes. Here are some of the best ways to get your numbers into a healthy range:

1. Don’t deprive yourself

“People think I’m going to take away all the foods that they love, but I don’t live that way myself, so why would I suggest it for them?” says Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian and author of Prediabetes: A Complete Guide: Your Lifestyle Reset to Stop Prediabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses. “Deprivation only increases cravings. If I tell someone they can never have ice cream, it’s like telling someone not to think about white bears. They’re going to be constantly thinking about that thing they can’t have.”

A smarter strategy: Enjoy some of the foods you love, but as special treats as part of an overall healthy diet. “Maybe you allow yourself two squares of rich dark chocolate every day and love the heck out of it because that’s how you treat yourself,” Weisenberger suggests. “That will help you to skip the fast food burger or bag of chips and cook yourself a more wholesome meal.” (See how indulging in a big breakfast helps speed weight loss and ward off diabetes, and how spirulina can help, too.) 

2. Swap fruit juice for berries

While it may seem like there’s always a trendy new superfood making headlines, there’s actually serious scientific research on the anti-diabetes effects of berries. They’re great in a smoothie with yogurt (another anti-diabetes food), on top of oatmeal or enjoyed as a snack in place of candy. “It’s true that fruit is mainly carbohydrates, or sugar, but berries and fruits contain a lot more than the macronutrient,” Weisenberger says. “They contain fiber and phytonutrients that your body can use to help fight disease.” 

In fact, researchers at California Polytechnic State University found that raspberries (fresh, frozen or dried) contain enzymes and antioxidants that help prediabetes by improving glucose, insulin and lipid metabolism. The antioxidant benefits of blueberries have been shown to have similar effects on prediabetes, containing natural chemicals that may even help with diabetes management.

The key to maximizing the benefits: Opt for whole fruit over fruit juice. Claypool says fruit juices strain out the beneficial fiber and often add extra fructose, leaving you with a sugary drink not much better than soda. “Cutting out sugary drinks like soda, lemonade, sweet tea and fruit juice is one of the easiest steps you can take toward improving your diet,” she says. “You can eat apples — with their skin on — every day, but don’t substitute by drinking apple juice.”  

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3. Take a dance break

You’ve heard that a sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for developing diabetes. Now, research shows that holds true regardless of how healthy your diet may be. One study found that people who sit for 5 or more hours a day had a greater risk for developing diabetes than to those who sit less than 4 hours a day.

The good news: Regular exercise improves your blood sugar levels. “Every time you exercise, you improve your insulin sensitivity for at least a couple of hours,” Weisenberger says. “What if you did that every day, or several days a week?”

Instead of slogging your way through a gym workout, Claypool advises looking for something you enjoy. “Activity can literally mean walking in place in your home in front of your TV, using a standing desk or always parking at the far end of the parking lot,” she suggests. Try curling up your favorite upbeat playlist and dancing around your kitchen or toiling away in your garden while you soak up the sun. (Learn why dancing is one of the best longevity-boosting secrets of “super agers“, too.)

Not sure where to start? The CDC offers a yearlong coaching plan called the Lifestyle Change Program as part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Participants who lost between 5% and 7% of their body weight and added about 30 minutes of exercise a day cut their type 2 diabetes risk by up to 58%. And folks over age 60 curbed their risk by an impressive 71%. 

How to reverse prediabetes: Medication can help

A diagnosis of prediabetes can range from a milder case to one that is teetering close to diabetes. If your health condition warrants it, your healthcare provider may recommend medication to help reverse or control prediabetes.

“Metformin is the only medication currently approved for prediabetes,” Claypool says. “It slows the progression of diabetes by preventing your body from making extra sugar.” For those prescribed metformin, she recommends taking it with food to help prevent side effects like GI upset. “If you do start this drug, make sure you also focus on other lifestyle changes,” Claypool says. “This will help keep the drug working for you and may delay the need for additional drugs or higher doses.”

Here’s How I Knew I Had Pre-Diabetes: A Patient’s Story

Nearly 98 million Americans are prediabetic, yet more than 80% of those with the condition are unaware they have it. Often, prediabetes remains silent until a routine blood test reveals elevated blood sugar levels. For many, this discovery can serve as a chance to make meaningful lifestyle changes and prevent the progression to Type 2 diabetes.

“Diabetes is a metabolic and endocrine dysfunction,” explains Shirisha Avadhanula, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Avadhanula explains that when sugar builds up in the bloodstream, “this sugar can then deposit into small blood vessels in the body, which can then lead to organ dysfunction.” This makes early intervention and prevention essential to long-term health.

Ahead, we share what you need to know about prediabetes, including how to manage and potentially reverse it. We also hear from Angela Larson, 45, from Tampa, FL, who shares her personal journey of receiving a prediabetes diagnosis and taking steps toward better health.

What is prediabetes?

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are elevated beyond the normal range but not high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. It often develops due to a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle habits and diet. These influences can lead to insulin resistance, a state in which the body becomes less effective at processing glucose. Over time, this can cause blood sugar levels to rise.

If left untreated, prediabetes can progress to Type 2 diabetes and increase the risk of serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney issues and nerve damage.

The good news? Early detection and proactive lifestyle changes, such as improving your diet, increasing physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, can often stop prediabetes in its tracks or even reverse it.

How is prediabetes diagnosed?

Prediabetes can be diagnosed through one or more blood tests:

• A1C test: This measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. An A1C result between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes.
• Fasting blood sugar test: This test checks your blood sugar levels after an overnight fast. A result between 100 and 125 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) signals prediabetes.
• Glucose tolerance test: This test measures your blood sugar levels before and after drinking a glucose solution. Prediabetes is indicated by a result between 140 and 199 mg/dL two hours after drinking the solution.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends regular diabetes screenings starting at age 35, or earlier if you’re overweight, obese or have risk factors like a family history of diabetes.

Symptoms of prediabetes

One of the challenges with prediabetes is that it often has no noticeable symptoms. As Dr. Avadhanula notes, “The most common symptom is no symptom at all.”

This was the case for Angela who discovered her condition during a routine checkup: “I didn’t feel any different,” Angela recalls. “But my mom was diagnosed with diabetes around my age, so I made it a point to stay on top of my checkups. My sugar levels had always been on the higher end, so when my doctor told me I had prediabetes after my bloodwork, I can’t say I was completely shocked. Still, it was frustrating. I knew I had to take it seriously if I wanted to avoid diabetes.”

While most people with prediabetes don’t experience symptoms, certain signs can indicate you’re borderline diabetic. These include:

• Increased thirst and frequent urination: Excess glucose in the blood is flushed out through urination, which can lead to dehydration and constant thirst.
• Fatigue: When your body struggles to process glucose for energy, it can leave you feeling drained.
• Blurred vision: High blood sugar levels can cause fluid shifts in the eyes, making your vision blurry.
• Unexpected weight changes: Insulin resistance may cause sudden, unexplained weight loss or gain.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to consult your doctor. Even if you don’t have noticeable symptoms, regular screenings can catch prediabetes early and give you a chance to take action.

What food should you eat if you have prediabetes?

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, your diet is one area where small changes can make a big difference. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet is key, and certain foods can help stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce insulin resistance and keep you feeling satisfied. Here’s what to focus on:

• Whole grains: Opt for whole-grain bread, brown rice, and quinoa over refined grains. These options have more fiber, which can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
• Lean proteins: Chicken, fish, eggs and tofu are excellent choices that don’t raise blood sugar levels.
• Healthy fats: Avocado, nuts, seeds and olive oil can help you feel full and provide essential nutrients.
• Non-starchy vegetables: Load up on leafy greens, peppers, broccoli and other non-starchy vegetables, as they’re low in carbs and packed with fiber and nutrients.

“You want to aim for caloric restriction, but there are many different pathways to get there,” advises Dr. Avadhanula. “The most important thing is that you’re able to adhere to whatever healthy eating style you pick.” Recommended approaches include the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, both of which emphasize whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Dr. Avadhanula also stresses that monitoring the quality of the foods you eat is just as important as managing calorie intake. If possible, consulting with a registered dietitian can provide valuable guidance that fits your specific needs.

Angela shares her experience: “I’ve found it’s about eating foods that keep you full and feeling good, not just ones that taste good at the moment. I swapped sugary cereals for oatmeal topped with fruit and replaced chips with a handful of nuts. Another favorite snack is carrots and hummus.” She adds, “Keeping things simple has made a huge difference.”

Dining out with prediabetes

When dining out, choose grilled or baked options, ask for dressings on the side and swap out refined carbs like white bread for whole grains or extra veggies. Fast food joints often offer salads, grilled chicken and other lower-carb options if you ask. Also avoid sugary drinks like sodas.

“I still love going out with friends, and I didn’t want that to change,” Angela says. “Now, I’ll look at the menu ahead of time and plan what to eat if I can.”

What to avoid eating if you have prediabetes

Certain foods can make it harder to manage blood sugar levels. Here’s what to avoid or limit:

• Sugary foods and drinks: Sodas, desserts and sugary snacks can cause blood sugar spikes. Try replacing them with fruit or sugar-free options, but be mindful of artificial sweeteners.
• Refined grains: White bread, what pasta and white rice have a high glycemic index, meaning they can spike blood sugar quickly. One helpful strategy is to start your meal with a large salad before eating pasta. The fiber in the salad helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes and promoting more stable levels.
• Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages can impact blood sugar levels unpredictably, especially those with added sugars like cocktails. Limit alcohol and stick to lower-carb options if you do drink.

Can I eat bananas?

Yes, bananas can be eaten in moderation. They are high in potassium and fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels. Opt for smaller, ripe bananas and pair them with protein or healthy fat, like a handful of nuts, to slow sugar absorption.

How to reverse prediabetes

While prediabetes is a precursor to diabetes, lifestyle changes can often reverse it.

Still, it’s essential to work with a healthcare provider to monitor blood sugar levels regularly, usually every three to six months. They can tell you if your steps to prevent prediabetes are working or if medication is needed.

Here’s what to know.

Weight management

Even small amounts of weight loss can make a big difference in blood sugar levels. “The best way to reverse the prediabetes process and for you not to develop Type 2 diabetes is weight loss,” explains Dr. Avadhanula. “As we gain more weight, our cells become more and more resistant to the effects of insulin. And unfortunately, insulin resistance is the first key step in developing Type 2 diabetes.”

Consistent research supports this, showing that losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight, combined with at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes by as much as 58%.

Regular exercise

Physical activity increases insulin sensitivity and helps your muscles use glucose. In addition to 150 minutes of exercise per week, incorporate at least two to three strength training sessions.

How Exercise Helps Reverse Prediabetes

In prediabetes, blood sugar is high but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. This means it’s the ideal time to retrain your body to effectively use excess glucose. “Exercise allows the body to consume sugar in the body,” explains Dr. Akhil Shenoy, M.D., medical advisor at Aeroflow Diabetes, “Once  the glucose arrives at the muscle, the  muscle cells use a metabolic process called Glycolysis to break it down into a readily available form of energy. 

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A 2024 review in Frontiers in Endocrinology found that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, light-to-moderate resistance training and a mix of the two improve fasting blood glucose, post-meal glucose and other factors that contribute to type 3 diabetes. Any exercise you enjoy will yield benefits, says Dr Shenoy. To try a Pure Barre-style class, check out Kel’s Barre Workout on YouTube to get your blood sugar between 75 and 90 the normal range.

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In a study in BMC Endocrine Disorders, people with prediabetes took 500 mg of berberine or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, By the end of that 12 weeks, the berberine group had lowered their fasting glucose by 21%, their insulin by 20% and their markers for insulin resistance by 33%, while the placebo group saw virtually no change. 

Research suggests that consuming your largest meal in the morning or early afternoon can help stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain energy throughout the day. This approach aligns with your body’s natural rhythms, as insulin sensitivity tends to be higher earlier in the day.

Researchers have known for several years that being overweight and having Type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But they’re now beginning to talk about another form of diabetes: Type 3 diabetes. This form of diabetes is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Type 3 diabetes is a controversial name sometimes used to refer to Alzheimer’s disease 1. It is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and occurs when neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe insulin deficiency is central to the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease 2. Symptoms of type 3 diabetes include brain insulin resistance, memory and thinking problems, and damage to brain cells and connections 3.

Type 3 diabetes occurs when neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe insulin deficiency is central to the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease. Mayo Clinic’s Florida and Rochester campuses recently participated in a multi-institution clinical study, testing whether a new insulin nasal spray can improve Alzheimer’s symptoms. The results of that study are forthcoming.

But how is this tied to the Alzheimer’s gene APOE?

A new study from Guojun Bu, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic neuroscientist and Mary Lowell Leary Professor of Medicine, found that the culprit is the variant of the Alzheimer’s gene known as APOE4. The team found that APOE4, which is present in approximately 20 percent of the general population and more than half of Alzheimer’s cases, is responsible for interrupting how the brain processes insulin.

Mice with the APOE4 gene showed insulin impairment, particularly in old age. Also, a high-fat diet could accelerate the process in middle-aged mice with the gene. “The gene and the peripheral insulin resistance caused by the high-fat diet together induced insulin resistance in the brain,” Dr. Bu says. Their findings are published in Neuron.

Watch: Dr. Bu discusses the link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

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The team went on to describe how it all works in the neurons. They found that the APOE4 protein produced by the gene, can bind more aggressively to insulin receptors on the surfaces of neurons than its normal counterpart, APOE3. As if playing a game of musical chairs, the APOE4 protein outcompetes the normal protein and blocks the receptor. APOE4 goes on to do lasting damage to brain cells.

After blocking the receptor, the sticky APOE4 protein begins to clump and become toxic. Further, once the protein enters the interior of the neuron, the clumps get trapped within the cell’s machinery, impeding the receptors from returning to the neuron surface to do their work. The insulin signal processing gets increasingly more impaired, starving brain cells.

“This study has furthered our understanding of the gene that’s the strongest genetic risk factor known for Alzheimer’s disease,” says Dr. Bu, who adds that, ultimately, the finding may personalize treatment for patients. “For instance, an insulin nasal spray or a similar treatment may be significantly more helpful for patients who don’t have the APOE4 gene. Patients who have the gene may need additional medications to help prevent cognitive decline.”

Also, pain and stress levels have a significant impact on insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. Try to get seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night and consider relaxation techniques like meditation, journaling or deep breathing can help control blood sugar and dementia. Follow This Diet To Reverse Insulin Resistance & Diabetes in 2 Weeks!

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Co-first authors of this study are:

• Na Zhao, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
• Chia-Chen Liu, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

In addition to Dr. Bu, other researchers on the team include:

• Alexandra Van Ingelgom
• Yuka Martens, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
• Cynthia Linares, Mayo Clinic
• Joshua Knight, Mayo Clinic
• Patrick Sullivan, Ph.D., Duke University School of Medicine
• Meghan Painter, Ph.D.  

Trump’s border czar: ‘If you’re in the country illegally, you got a problem’

Wall Street Apes on X: “People in Arkansas are out with Mexico Flags protesting ICE mass deportations Holding signs that say “no human is illegal,” “Keep families together,” and “Don’t deport the immigrants, deport the racists” Why waive Mexico Flags if you want to live in America? Is someone paying https://t.co/7fLFX2zIBL” / X

Most Americans aren’t aware just how strict other countries are with over staying. France will go to your hotel and look for you if you don’t show up for your return flight to the US. Mexico has a zone called the Free zone.

It is 12 to 16 miles inland from the border in which you are free to live and come and go without permission from the Mexican Government.

Past that, if you are a tourist, such as the woman in the video, https://t.co/mS6Dx6P5fz” / X you’re out if you overstay.

All you need to do is get in a car, or motorcycle in my case and drive through Baja Mexico and you will find out about armed checkpoints in the middle of nowhere to check your papers. They said but in reality, it is not about checking papers. It is about robbing Mexicans who are returning home after working in the USA on a valid work visa.

Border Patrol agents can be anywhere “within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States.” A reasonable distance is defined as 100 air miles from those borders. Movable checkpoints well away from the border are standard near the US/Mexico frontier.This is actually very uncommon, there are thousands of US citizens living in different parts of Mexico, they go retire there. San Felipe, BC, San Carlos, Sonora, La Paz BCS, etc. 

San Carlos, Sonora is full of americans, every story speaks english and most of the properties are foreign owners 

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I used to own a vacation/retirement home in Baja – going back 30 years. ~Anonymous

You don’t dot every “i” and cross every “t” AND keep it all current, they’ll toss you in a heartbeat. Very friendly about it, but ZERO bullisht allowed. You’re an exceptionally stupid person not to be able to understand the legal process vs illegally overstaying a tourist visa.

You have to apply to their government to do that. You must prove that you have $100K and can take care of yourself. If you are doing dual citizenship you must learn Spanish. Wait, so they went through the legal process you say and aren’t entering illegally or overstaying on visas… and aren’t committing crimes or demanding taxpayer paid entitlements? So weird.

If they have bought property they most likely would have also gotten the proper papers to reside in Mexico long-term.

US citizens must apply and get permission from the Mexican government to live there. One of the biggest criterias to be approved is to have money. US citizens with money are allowed to live in Mexico, those without money are not. They want our $$.

Expats in Mexico don’t just stroll down there, buy a place and ignore the government. They have to have the correct paperwork to be there, have property, have a car… it’s very racist of you to think otherwise…Actually there are Millions, estimates around around 1.5million expats legally living in Mexico. This is done through a legal process where you receive a temporary and then permanent residence visa.

This person was on an FMM or visitor permission.

Do U.S. citizens need a Mexican visa?

Mexico Entry Requirements for US Citizens | Tourist Card MX Tourists and business travelers from the United States can stay up to 180 days visa-free in Mexico. Americans can also transit in Mexico for up to 30 days without a visa.

They have temporary or permanent residency. You have to show consistent income of over 4K a month to get it now.The Mexican government welcomes foreigners with money. Just like almost every other country. They constantly check and ask for passports all over Latin America. Any bus ride I ever took, a passport was required if you didn’t have a local ID. 

They would check the days left on it as well.

Does that even happen anywhere in the USA?

Here you just disappear and go wherever you please in all the states . Whenever I go outside the US and explain how things work here people just look shocked at how lax we are. In other countries I have to bring my passport just in case I get stopped. Exactly. Here you can get a job and/or apply for welfare, housing, etc.

Which is why the US has now awakened and will no longer be putting up with that.

When you arrive on a Tourist Passport/Visa you inform French Customs of your departure date. If you are not back when you’re supposed to be out of the country you are in direct violation of over staying and subject to deportation. You can’t just move and live in France. Period. The only exception is if you’re planning on joining the French Foreign Legion.

They let you stay if you try out and are accepted by the French Foreign Legion.

Actually. France is a real sieve where any criminal can find refuge. Expulsions are almost non-existent. We are suffering the destruction of our country by the incompetence of our leaders and the barbaric invasion of uncontrolled immigration.

Nick Winslow @kozelWins

Overstayed my visa in Australia. Notified them willingly and they gave me a week to leave or would be arrested and deported. Left the country and got a notice in the mail that I was banned from traveling to Australia for 4 years, A key difference is, Mexico has an immigration desk. If you aren’t legal, you can’t fly out. My visa expired, so I had to go to Villahermosa and get a ‘safe passage’ document to get out.

My coworkers were calling me “mojado”

No country in the world has open borders. There are reasons for this: Protection of the country and citizens from criminals. Preservation of national identity and culture. Economic costs associated with open borders. These are just a few. However, globalists want this. They want to dilute cultures, especially the West’s, so they can have their New World Order and control everything. Democrats, being of unsound mind, have blindly followed like lap dogs. It would never occur to me to overstay a timed visa in any country.

As of 2024, there were between 1.5 and 2 million visa overstays by people that had “simply disappeared” here in the US. Probably closer to 3 million by now. We’ve never done any enforcement of those overstays, and should. Basically no other country on this earth accepts millions of foreigners a year at the taxpayer’s expense.

Bottomline: Mexico does not allow Americans to go into their country without a proper/valid ID. They don’t tolerate abuse of visas. They enforce their border laws, but for some damn reason they think the US should allow Mexicans & other foreigners to come into our country without proper/valid ID & allow them to overstay their visas, sometimes for years, even decades. Because that works to their benefit, but not ours.

Actually, thousands of Americans are living illegally in Mexico. They live in the most expensive zones, avoid paying taxes, and most of them with jobs still paid in dollars. Why? Because Mexico is cheap for americans. Don’t try to play a victim card using “benefits” as an excuse,

American citizens need a passport to enter Mexico. To travel further than 20 kilometers into the interior, for longer than 72 hours, they will also need a Mexico Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM Card). If they stay longer than 180 days with a passport & an FMM card, they will also NEED A VISA.

Every country requires a passport to travel abroad. Filling out a form ain’t such a big trouble, and if it has a cost, It’s probably a couple dollars. It is simply not the same. Every American can visit Mexico but not every Mexican can visit the US.

Borders – Language – Culture. It’s what Defines a Country!

That’s NOT what I said. I’m saying Mexico enforces their border laws. AS THEY SHOULD. As ANY country should. I don’t expect anything less from ANY country around the world. When I travel to other countries around the world, including Mexico, I’m prepared to enter with the proper/valid ID that country requires.

But Mexico doesn’t want the US enforcing our border laws.

Their President is FIGHTING against the US deporting illegals back to Mexico even though those Mexican citizens did NOT follow OUR border laws. Even when they enter our country & are given legal visas, they’re overstaying which is breaking our border laws.

As the American woman did in Mexico.

She overstayed & broke their laws & was deported. As she should have been. Mexican illegals are now complaining about it (just as this American woman did), but they did not follow the law (and neither did she). Then Mexico sent “an army” of Mexican lawyers here to help fight deportation of illegals from the US. I’m saying it’s hypocritical of the Mexican Government.

Btw, I’m well aware of American expats living in Mexico.

It has nothing to do with this. I’ve traveled to Mexico many, many times over the years. I live in a border state. I speak the language. I have many friends in Mexico both personal & professional for many years, including people in law enforcement & a federal judge. I think I have a little more insight into this than you do.

This is about following the laws of both countries.

It’s the USA government just ignoring the laws already in place, especially because it makes a lot of money that they keep. Yes, they cost money to the system, but they also generate more than they take….

April 2, 2024, 25 Years married to this guy!!!

Through all of the ups and downs, we are still madly in love and committed to each other more than ever. Love you to the moon and back Cams!!! I remember in 2013 receiving a text from Cameron informing me of Heather’s Story.

Heather Von St. James | Cancer Quick Facts

First Posted on September 10, 2013, by Ken

Heather Von St. James (born January 5, 1969) is an American cancer survivor, cancer research advocate, and blogger. Von St. James serves as a mesothelioma research funding advocate and conference speaker for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and  Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.^[1][2]

Von St. James  When my daughter was three months old, I was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in 2005 at the age of 36. I was just getting into the swing of things of being a new mom when this illness struck. It started with rapid weight loss, but I was breastfeeding exclusively, which burns a lot of calories, so we chalked it up to that.

I had only gained five pounds through the whole pregnancy, but my doctor was not concerned because I was a little on the heavy side. Then the fatigue started. I was so tired all the time. I had no appetite, and could not get enough sleep, but all these symptoms could be attributed to postpartum issues.

The fatigue got steadily worse. I became anemic, then it felt like a truck parked on my chest. I had difficulty breathing.

In February 2006, Von St. James underwent extensive thoracic surgery, known as extrapleural pneumonectomy, with adjuvant intraoperative heated chemotherapy under the care of thoracic surgeon Dr. David J. Sugarbaker at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston,   Massachusetts.   

She was declared cancer-free later that year.

Von St. James’ recovery from the disease is clinically unique because malignant mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer typically diagnosed in older patients that, even with treatment, has a 6 to 9 month median survival rate.^[4] Mesothelioma, commonly caused by exposure to asbestos, typically only manifests after a 10-50 year period following exposure.^[5] 

Von St. James’ was thinking back to her younger years looking for a cause and instantly thought about the years she spent with her father at his construction site. At these sites, her father would be covered in dust from dry-wall mud that contained asbestos. After finding the cause and getting the diagnosis she was told she only had 15 months to live, yet she is now cancer-free. ^[6]  

Heather Von St. James is a 19-year mesothelioma survivor who writes and reviews content for Heather Von St. James | Survivor, Author and Reviewer @Mesothelioma.com. She brings unique perspectives on mesothelioma, asbestos and survivorship to all her work. 

Heather was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma at age 36, shortly after delivering her first and only child.Getting Treatment for Mesothelioma

Living in Minnesota My doctor told me I wouldn’t live past 15 months without treatment.  He said chemotherapy and radiation may get me 5 years. He described an experimental procedure at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

If successful, this treatment could give me 10 years to live.

My husband Cam immediately said, “Get us to Boston.”

Days later, I was on my way to meet with Dr. David Sugarbaker,

A leading expert in pleural mesothelioma. He developed a treatment plan for me that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. These treatments — and the man who prescribed them — saved my life. Remembering a Pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker | Mesothelioma.com  

Given a Death Sentence of 15 months to live, but Heather and her husband Cameron fought to defy that. She sought treatment from renowned mesothelioma expert Dr. David Sugarbaker. Heather received an array of treatments, starting with extra pleural pneumonectomy. The surgery left her with only one lung. But this aggressive treatment plan made her a mesothelioma survivor. She now uses her voice to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and mesothelioma.

“I met more and more patients and families and saw the devastation caused by this disease. I wanted more than ever to give people hope and to inspire them. As my health returned, so did the fire.”

Heather speaks at conferences, makes guest appearances on podcasts and does television interviews. She also shares her story and honest takes on survivorship through her personal social media accounts. She even holds a certification for rare disease advocacy.

Heather uses her energy and resources to support those affected by mesothelioma and tries to prevent future cases. In addition to her content work, Heather also speaks directly with patients and loved ones who visit this site. She hopes her knowledge and experience can provide some level of reassurance to others facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Selected Publications

Baylor College of Medicine. Surviving Mesothelioma, One Appointment at a Time.

June 2017.Canadian Cancer Survivor Network. With Hope, The Odds Don’t Matter – Heather Von St. James.

Darisipudi S and Fanichel M. From a 15-Month Prognosis to 17 Years of Survivorship: Heather Von St. James’ Mesothelioma Story. 

Cure. November 2022.EHS Today. Heather Von St. James: Why I Fight.

May 2017. Union of Concerned Scientists. Heather von St James: The Asbestos Industry and Mesothelioma.

April 2018. Women’s Voices for the Earth. Heather Von St. James.

References

1. ^ “2012 Symposium Video Presentations”. 2012 International Mesothelioma Symposium. Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
2. ^ Reinstein, Linda (10 August 2012). “Heather Von St. James, Mesothelioma Warrior, ADAO Conference Interview”. Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
3. ^ Pheifer, Pat (27 August 2008). “A rare survival story in a brush with a rare and deadly cancer”. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
4. ^ “Malignant Mesothelioma”. National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
5. ^ Berkowitz, Ben (11 May 2012). “Special Report: The long, lethal shadow of asbestos”. Reuters. Retrieved 13 August 2012.

External links

• Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog
• Huffington Post Blog
• Asbestos Disease Awareness 

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WEF Declares US Election Null and Void, predicts ‘Black Swan Events’.

Will ‘Reset Humanity’ in 2025 

The World Economic Forum has officially kicked off in Davos, and the global elite,

led by Klaus Schwab, are wasting no time making their agenda crystal clear. 

The Axis of Evil: Nice Summary including the kinds of Attacks they plan.

Grok cannot find the transcript. 

According to Schwab, the recent U.S. election results are proof that America can no longer govern itself. His solution? Force the United States to bow to the authority of the globalist agenda through a series of covert and calculated attacks set to unfold in the coming year.

In his deranged and chilling sociopathic plenary speech, Schwab didn’t mince words: the World Economic Forum rules the world, and now, it’s time to bring the American people into compliance.

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”

The 2024 election results reimagined from these WEF “scientists” and “genius Excel users” are part of the currently funding efforts to create world wide disarray terror and brainwashing.

This really breaks their previous day on the program 

At DAVOS- 2025 (which is kinda like losers meets the Adult Film Conference)!! 

Day-one communique: to “build coalitions and change narratives” was about changing the perception of their dumb ass revenge against the world. They can’t even go ONE DAY without planning another WORLD COUP openly on day two, to take total control. 

(Note: Mind you there are 3000 escorts waiting for them back at the hotel.

Why don’t we collect the hotel sheets from their rooms and “figure out with Ai” how to extract stupidity out of the world’s genetic pool?)   

Sounds like to me, Mr. Clause Schwarb just declared war against the United States.

I sure hope this son of a NAZI warmonger has an army. We will never bow to Schwab, his agenda, or anyone. This mother f*cker might want to rethink his ignorance!

So let me try to understand this.  

The Davos clan is telling America it’s going to attack us with a black swan event. That is a direct threat to our national security, isn’t it? Shouldn’t he be brought in for questioning as to exactly what he means by the Black Swan event?

We MUST get Bill Gates away from our food and also keep him away from chemicals!!!

They have directly threatened the USA. It’s time for Trump to assign some of his best to the task and end these idiots once and for all. Obama signed an agreement with them while in office to disarm the American public. LOL. 

They’ve been trying and have succeeded on some issues. 

But, they learned that it is easier said than done in this country.  

We are literally the last hold-out, and they came very close under Biden. 

God IS in charge now. Let’s pray DJT chooses discernment over recommendations when the two collide.

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Why doesn’t America and other countries fight and declare these f*cking terrorists, because that is what they are! Fake them, put them in prisons, make another Nuremberg trials.

Only God knows they are worse than others from the past!

Dismantle their dystopian organizations, if not, sooner or later their plan will actually succeed! They want to rule, they should suffer the consequences! Arrest BlackRock Larry Fink and Klaus Schwab who order the hit on The Real President twice as examples, and the rest will go like dominos!

They are too far into the UK and EU. Poland is the only holdout

And seize ALL assets. Including their fake money-making central banks.

Cut off the head and then grind the rest into nothingness.
Attention WEF Demons….No weapon formed against God’s people will prosper At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

The phrase “every knee shall bow” is found in Philippians 2:10-11, which states that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord.

This verse emphasizes the authority and lordship of Jesus Christ.    

We have had enough of you and call on the angelic hosts (i.e. Archangel Michael) 

I love that verse ‘ Phillippians 2:10-11. 

More like you’ll do nothing because you’ve been convinced a god man will do it for you. There is no magic god man, you’ve been tricked in complacency. 

Thank you, Jesus, you brought the arrogant law. It’s your will, your way, your plans for America not man’s and certainly no demon, fallen angel, or wicked prince or principality.
I can’t wait till the WEF, especially Klaus Schwab rots in Hell being the monster he is and I hope bad karma and jail or Gitmo gets them first. Jesus, we thank you that you will deliver Us from the snare of the fowler. 

Someone tells Klaus the story of Adolf Eichmann. Klaus is an officer of the WEF and not the leader of a country. His threats confirm that he leads a terror organization presenting a clear danger to the United States.

The world economic forum is now on life support. The world is waking up to the plans of the elite and how they want to eliminate us. Spread the word people and keep spreading the word it’s growing like wildfire. 

Why? Because it’s scary as hell and true.

So can we declare the WEF as a Terrorist organization trying to infiltrate and take iver our constitutional republic by circumventing our elections through blackmail, money, threats, infiltration, and NGO corruptness? This is an admission of WEF.

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This quote describes what makes the WEF dangerous right now.

Von Der Leyen describes international socialism. Competition lifts all boats, not better rules.

May all people of good will stand strong against the onslaught of evil and weather this storm, praying “Jesus, I trust in You,” and asking “God, bless America!” Don’t let the light go out! Hang onto the Holy Spirit, no matter what!

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May all people of good will stand strong against the onslaught of evil and weather this storm, praying “Jesus, I trust in You,” and asking “God, bless America!” Don’t let the light go out! Hang onto the Holy Spirit, no matter what!

Do not underestimate these people. Read your Bible. Eventually, whether it’s 2030 or 2085, they will win. For a brief while.

Here is an interesting thought. What if America and Russia stood back and realized let’s make an alliance, The enemy of my enemy is my friend. They could get rid of the UN, dismantle NATO, get rid of these evil people to allow all countries in this world to have their own sovereignty!

New names and terms but a very scary almost perfect shadow of an evil german dictator called Hitler trying to take over the world in a very similar way. The playbook hasn’t changed. We are just in the middle chapters and constant mini climax scenes are looking forward.

The WEF still firmly believes in the Georgia GuideStones.

Look those up and tell me again why we should bow down to those self proclaimed overlords. My knee only bends for one God and one son of God which is the king of kings Jesus Christ. So scary to watch and because they have infiltrated our higher and lower educational systems, an entire generation is almost clueless as to what’s coming and the patterns unfolding. It;s pure evil.

With Klaus Schwab facing a lawsuit for discrimination, it’s casting a shadow over the WEF’s leadership. Talk about the WEF calling the shots in the U.S. sounds like a stretch, especially when we’ve got our own Constitution keeping things in check.

America’s energy crisis is hiding in plain sight and it’s worse than you know!!!

It’s all about world domination and compliance. You couldn’t make this up.

It’s like a plot from a James Bond movie. 

The WEF knows that Trump’s action will enable more countries to join the non compliant countries thus crushing the megalomaniac WEF.

Our country was built on a Constitutional Republic and not a democracy, checks and balances, and our own rules, not someone else’s. 

So, what’s the game plan?

We need to beef up our Republic against their democracy. Keep our elections clear as day, make sure everyone can vote, and stick to the law to keep any overreach at bay.

Besides Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins it looks like all the Democrats are against Like the pandemic who spread it here, fires in California are suspect. So many things they can do Trump has to be extremely careful but I am going to trust in God and know Trump is a smart man.

And pray without ceasing!

Apparently the Mail online (UK) has an article on what goes on at Davos and the WEF, sleaze, trans women etc. I remember many years ago, those in charge of the EEC (EU) said that they would ‘challenge’ America. If anyone begins WWIII it will be Europe.

I believe the hand of God is leading and protecting our President from evil! Pray pray pray! President Trump has learned in the last few years what he (we) are truly up against, Satan!!!

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There needs to be an open season on all WEF members and elitists so when anyone gets a chance do to them what they plan to do to us. 

Just like this groups of Wack jobs Liberal counterparts……  

Their plans are suspended by the Power of the Holy spirit. The “new world order” proposed by the first crooked Bush in 1991 is a failure because it is evil and cannot produce good results. 

The natural law which the real God created will overcome all evil. 

Don’t these people have anything else better to do?

I think they may be going with it, and pretending not to. 

Hasn’t it always been their dream to have consolidation into several larger units, BRICKS and then the North American Union, which would make it so much easier for their global, digital financial and social prison to occur? It does seem to all be falling into place. 

All we need now is the “reset/great taking cash rugpull”.

The Axis of Evil: Nice Summary including the kinds of Attacks they plan.

One obvious example: a new pandemic with people getting the latest vaccine out of fear. Seems to me he watched Demolition Man too many times but just like that movie the Cocteau plan failed just the same. 

These people are evil. They would create a pandemic to maintain their power. They have the means to do it. This is all a Grift. There is nothing scientific about the Climate Crisis.

 This is all about power.

PS: Here’s the best recap I know showing how a pandemic may develop in our population and what to do about it:

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I would venture to say 99.999% of Americans don’t know the WEF is up to and don’t give two chits. Just a guess.

According to Fuhrer Schwab. Americans are no longer able to effectively govern themselves. That election needs to be done away with. He is butt hurt over Donald’s win.

I can tell you what we Americans think of him??

We are not fond of tyrants or traitors over here.

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Our Country’s 250th Birthday Celebration!!!

We can’t govern ourselves because we elected a guy who actually gets stuff done. 

Translation: Trump put the world on notice by saying what he means and delivering. 

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On September 11, 1990 at 9:09 PM, President George Herbert Walker Bush spoke before a joint session of Congress, regarding the Persian Gulf War. Among other topics, he stated that the war presented an opportunity for a “New World Order” to emerge.

Eleven years later — to the day — the twin towers of the World Trade Center would fall, creating yet another “opportunity” to move… War On Americans? | ‘Toward a New World Order’ A transcript of the speech by George Herbert Walker Bush September 11, 1990

FJB and Let that marinate!!!!

The Hidden Cost of Renewable Energy Expansion

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Diving into the complexities of our energy choices! 🌍 It’s time to untangle the green narrative and confront the essential role fossil fuels still play in our lives. Let’s explore the contradictions and find a balanced path forward. #EnergyReality #GreenDebate #FossilFuels #Sustainability 😊

The Energy Transition Dilemma: Balancing Sustainability with Global Energy Needs.

Navigating the complex world of energy transition isn’t easy! 🌍

We must find a way to balance our growing energy demands with sustainability. Join the conversation and discover how we can tackle this dilemma together! #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #FutureOfEnergy ✌️

Mining for lithium — an essential element to power the clean energy transition — can have negative impacts on the environment. Photo: TomTooM03 

The race toward net-zero emissions depend heavily on lithium — to power electric vehicles, to store wind and solar power. This element of the periodic table is one of the main protagonists of the economic and infrastructural transformation that we are experiencing today.

Our dependence on lithium recalls that of oil and coal that transformed our society in the past. At the time, however, the long-term effects of burning fossil fuels were unknown, whereas today, we know of the highly negative aspects of lithium extraction on the environment.

With this knowledge should come responsibility — towards the environment and future generations. We must not fall into the same traps from which we are trying to free ourselves.

Together with the powerful “curative” and “palliative” qualities of lithium on the effects of climate change, it is necessary to consider the potential “side effects” and communicate them in a transparent manner. These side effects include: use of large quantities of water and related pollution; potential increase in carbon dioxide emissions; production of large quantities of mineral waste; increased respiratory problems; alteration of the hydrological cycle.

Obviously the economic interests at stake are enormous. Australia, Chile and China produce 90% of the world’s lithium. The global lithium market rapidly approaches $8 billion.

A paradox, therefore, can arise between “clean” revolution and “dirty” lithium mines: it is true that electrifying cars and other aspects of our society favors the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. However, after we consider the cost of emissions associated with extracting lithium, the transition may not be as efficient as we believe, especially when miners are not using clean energy.

Let us consider, for example, electric cars. To give an idea of this effect, producing a battery weighing 1,100 pounds emits over 70% more carbon dioxide than producing a conventional car in Germany, according to research by the automotive consultancy Berylls Strategy Advisors.

Furthermore, lithium mining requires a lot of water. To extract one ton of lithium requires about 500,000 liters of water, and can result in the poisoning of reservoirs and related health problems.

What to do, then? To begin with, we should invest in alternative solutions to lithium batteries. At the same time, recycling and increasing the lifetime of these batteries would reduce the need to mine huge quantities of the precious material. This effort should be accompanied by launching lithium mining operations with strict environmental laws and regulations, and investing in advanced mining methods capable of extracting lithium from seawater.

Remediating and reducing the impact of lithium mining is essential to be able to call the steps we are taking towards a new world “progress.” Otherwise, we are just going in circles.

Marco Tedesco is a research professor at Columbia Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

The impact of lithium mining on the environment includes123:

• Pollution
• Water depletion
• Loss of biodiversity
• Threats to human rights
• Non-mining livelihoods
• Indigenous sovereignty and cultural integrity
• Ecological devastation
• Negative impact on indigenous communities
• Social struggles and human rights issues
• Hazards to Wildlife 

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The Reality Behind Electrons: Where Do Batteries Fit In?

When we think about renewable energy, we often picture wind farms sprawling across vast landscapes or solar panels glittering under the sun. It’s a clean image. However, behind these clean systems lies a hidden truth—batteries.

Batteries are the key component in storing renewable energy, but they are far from green. On the surface, they seem like the ultimate solution for energy storage, yet the way they’re produced and disposed of tells a different story.

For instance, the mining of lithium, a critical component in batteries, leaves a massive carbon footprint and significantly disrupts ecosystems. Moreover, the energy consumption in manufacturing batteries negates some benefits of being “green”.

Mining for Elements: Digging Deeper into Environmental Impacts

The process starts with lithium extraction. Lithium is critical for battery production, and its extraction is energy-intensive, involving water-heavy mining practices. Imagine a metal straw in a water glass; that’s akin to the massive water removal necessary to obtain lithium. The regions rich in lithium, such as parts of Chile and Bolivia, face water shortages as a consequence, drastically affecting local communities and agriculture. Equally concerning are the other elements like cobalt and nickel, which carry their own environmental baggage. As demand for these materials rises, so do tensions over resource exploitation, raising ethical questions about renewable energy’s true footprint.

Pollution Prevails: The Toxicity of Manufacturing Batteries

Once the precious elements are gathered, they move to factories for processing. Battery production itself generates hazardous waste, which often ends up in landfills, contaminating soil and water sources. Chemicals such as sulfuric acid used during the process can persist in the environment long after production stops. Moreover, the energy used in these factories often comes from coal or gas, overshadowing the environmental benefits that renewable energies aim to provide. As transparency grows and the public becomes more educated, the irony becomes clear—while these batteries power clean energy, they are born from not-so-clean origins.

Lifespan Limitations: When Batteries Die, Mother Earth Pays

With time, batteries degrade. Their lifespan is not infinite, usually ranging from a few to about ten years, depending on usage. Unfortunately, end-of-life management often includes incineration or landfilling. Picture a car graveyard—but with old batteries. These practices release toxic chemicals into the environment, disrupting ecosystems and posing significant health risks. While recycling exists, it’s often not cost-effective, and only a tiny fraction of batteries actually get recycled. Economic and technical hurdles mean the rest simply contribute to the growing problem of electronic waste.

The Cost Quandary: Financial Spin on a Green Illusion

Beyond environmental concerns, there’s a financial strain. The cost of producing and maintaining energy storage systems is high. Though efforts to reduce costs continue, batteries remain expensive to both produce and recycle. Subsidies often mask these costs, painting a picture of sustainability that isn’t entirely accurate. Consumers and stakeholders sometimes find it frustrating as these costs are passed on, making renewable energy seem less affordable in the long run. This financial burden can seem like paying more for what seems to be a green alternative, making the transition toward renewables less attractive.

Technological Tides: Striving for Sustainable Storage Solutions

Despite the challenges, there’s a ray of hope with innovations. Researchers are looking into alternative battery technologies that could reduce reliance on harmful materials, like solid-state and flow batteries. These technologies promise higher efficiency and sustainability if hurdles like cost and scalability can be overcome. Some envision a future where more sustainable materials, like sodium, replace lithium. However, these advancements are still in their infancy, and mainstream adoption could take years. The race for alternatives signifies the growing acknowledgment of current battery technologies’ limitations, sparking a quest for genuinely green solutions.

Land Use and Landscape: The Visual and Cultural Footprint of Storage Solutions

The infrastructure required to store renewable energy can be quite invasive. Large battery storage facilities occupy vast areas of land that might otherwise be used for agriculture or wildlife habitat. This land use shift affects not only the environment but also cultural landscapes. Local communities often face the double-edged impact of having greener energy solutions but losing lands that hold cultural significance or provide livelihood. Sometimes, even basic aesthetic alteration of landscapes can spark resistance among communities, pointing to a broader tension between development and preservation.

A Time for Change: Assessing the Path Forward

While challenges exist, awareness is the first step toward change. Realizing that batteries aren’t the green energy solution opens up dialogues on improving storage methods. Governments, companies, and researchers are increasingly focused on the development of alternative energy storage solutions that could be less impactful on the environment and society. Investing in these new technologies is vital for a sustainable future, with the hope that someday we might rely on genuinely green energy storage systems. Acknowledging the dirty secret of battery-powered energy storage is crucial as we tread this path toward true environmental sustainability without greenwashing.

Batteries are recycled because they are the highest concentration of battery ore on the planet!  

And your alternative is?  Burn more hydrocarbons?  Really? Newer batteries are greener, but we have to get production up to speed.  They also last through more cycles and hold more charge.  Lithium sulfur, graphene supercapacitors, redox flow batteries, aluminum graphite batteries, or even hydrogen fuel cells which actually cleans the air as they are used. 

Plus electric vehicles are much more fuel efficient than fossil fueled vehicles.  EVs convert 77% of the electric power into motion, while traditional gas engines only use 12 to 30% of the gasoline for motion.  EVs also recapture forward momentum to turn back into electricity it can re-use, emit no pollutants into the air as you drive through neighborhoods and reduce dependency on OPEC and other oil producers like Russian and Venezuela.

Biden tried to send us down this green energy path and at least 10 years before the technology is ready. But he would not listen to anyone. California now has surplus solar power that can not be utilized and when the sun does not shine we are short of power.

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With an increasing number of industrial-scale wind turbines around the world, numerous reports are surfacing to suggest that noise, infrasound and stray voltage (dirty energy) may be harmful to livestock and wildlife.

The increase in whale, dolphin, and other cetacean deaths off the East Coast of the United States since 2016 is not due to the construction of large industrial wind turbines, U.S. government officials say.

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Their scientists have done the research, they say, to prove that whatever is killing the whales is completely unrelated to the wind industry. 

But now, a new documentary, “Thrown To The Wind,” by director and producer Jonah Markowitz, which I executive produced, proves that the US government officials have been lying.

The film documents surprisingly loud, high-decibel sonar emitted by wind industry vessels when measured with state-of-the-art hydrophones. And it shows that the wind industry’s increased boat traffic is correlated directly with specific whale deaths.

My nonprofit organization, Environmental Progress, which is independent of all energy interests, funded the documentary because, like millions of Americans, we love whales and believe their extinction is an avoidable tragedy 

The species in question is the North Atlantic right whale. Its population has dropped to 340 from over 400 over the last few years.

And, there have been more than 60 recorded whale deaths of all species on the East Coast since Dec 1, 2022, a number that increased markedly since 2016 when the wind industry started to ramp up. 

The documentary may not stop the industrial wind projects from being built. After all, the wind projects are going forward despite urgent warnings from leading conservation groups and a top scientist at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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The waters off New York and New Jersey have seen a sudden upsurge in whale deaths this year.

But our documentary has hit a nerve. Within the first 48 hours of it being online, over 20,000 people re-posted it, and over 6 million people total, across two tweets, have viewed the posts with the embedded trailer for “Thrown To The Wind.”

And, now, Republican members of Congress tell me they want to hold hearings to investigate.

I have been involved in a lot of great causes in the 35 years that I have been politically active. This one, saving the whales, is easily one of the most noble and important. One of my first political memories as a boy was the Greenpeace “Save the Whales” sticker in my father’s food co-op. 

Whales touch something deep within us. They care deeply for their offspring. They form communities. They sing.

The most recent death in New York waters was the discovery on August 15 of a young male humpback on Atlantic Beach, in Long Beach, Long Island. AMSEAS/ Instagram

Whales are, as the conservationists in “Thrown to the Wind” explain, magnificent spiritual beings, not just great biological ones.

There appear to be at least two distinct mechanisms by which wind industry activities are killing whales.

The first is through boat traffic in areas where there hasn’t historically been traffic. The second is through high-decibel sonar mapping that can disorient whales, separate mothers from their calves, and send them into harm’s way, either into boat traffic or poorer feeding grounds.

Whale deaths caused by boat strikes are not unrelated to wind farm works — as some have sought to claim — but fueled by them.

We cannot ignore the real cause of whale deaths like this humpback washed ashore at Brigantine, NJ, in January, says Shellenberger: windfarm development is a clear and present danger.AP

The waters around New York and New Jersey have seen three humpbacks die in August alone; two of them had blunt force trauma while the third was too decomposed for a necropsy.

Shot in the hand-held style made famous by Paul Greengrass, the creator and director of the Jason Bourne movies, Markowitz’s “Thrown To The Wind” gives the experience of being on the ocean and in the room with the film’s stars, Lisa Linowes, who correlated the whale deaths to wind industry activity with Eric Turner, and Rob Rand.

Linowes is a lifelong environmental activist, data analyst, and co-founder of the Save the Right Whales Coalition.

She’s also an obsessive data nerd who, working with her husband, sold their start-up software company over a decade ago and moved to New England where she does her conservation work full-time and without pay.

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The film follows Lisa Linowes, who correlated the whale deaths to wind industry activity.Thrown to the Wind / Public productions

Linowes was able to hear the sounds to which whales are exposed during filming. Shellenberger writes that the effect of the sound is to disorient the whales, and drive mothers and calves apart — and into danger.Thrown to the Wind / Public productions

Rand, meanwhile, is a conservationist and one of the world’s leading underwater acoustics experts with over 30 years of experience.

The commitment by Markowitz to investigative documentary filmmaking led him to go out on the ocean with Rand to measure the sound of industrial wind activity.

It was on that trip that Rand and his team discovered high-decibel sound emissions that appeared to violate NOAA’s protective standards for marine life. 

When combined with the work of Linowes and Turner, correlating whale deaths with wind industry vessel traffic, Rand’s acoustic research should have far-reaching implications, including halting all industrial wind activity along the East Coast.

This barge off Smith Point, Long Island, is part of the survey work for wind turbines. A dead humpback washed up on Smith Point on August 11.Newsday via Getty Images

After a dead whale washed ashore on Takanassee Beach in New Jersey two weeks ago, police blocked off the area so tractors could be brought in to remove it.

“We were sitting on the beach yesterday, and I noticed it when people started running up to it,” Soraya Nimaroff, who lives nearby, told the Ashbury Park Press. “I’m very sad. It is very sad.”

Our research shouldn’t have been necessary. Dr. Sean Hayes, a top NOAA scientist, warned last year that industrial wind projects “could have population-level effects on an already endangered and stressed species.”

“Population-level effects” include extinction.

On Lido Beach in January, the grim aftermath of a humpback death was apparent as heavy machinery was brought in to bury the 35-foot adult.AP

This was the warning from NOAA’s head of protective species about the dangers of wind farms. It was ignored, writes Shellenberger.

Dr. Hayes, NOAA’s chief of protected species warned that “oceanographic impacts from installed and operating turbines cannot be mitigated for the 30-year lifespan of the project unless they are decommissioned.”  His warnings were ignored. 

So, too, were the ones from scientists representing many of the same environmental groups supporting the industrial wind energy projects wrote in a 2021 letter that “the North Atlantic right whale population cannot withstand any additional stressors; any potential interruption of foraging behavior may lead to population-level effects and is of critical concern.”

But the scientists then stood by as their organizations sold out them and the whales.

Under pressure from the White House, the US government has ignored its top scientists and pushed forward to industrialize the oceans and risk the extinction of the North Atlantic right whale.

It’s surprising that the environmentalists who are lobbying for these wind towers don’t seem to care about this collateral issue. Animals that navigate by echolocation such as whales – Search are especially affected as are any of the marine life that live on the ocean floor.

The Jersey Shore has become an all too frequent host of the least welcome form of whale visitor: a washed-up corpse.

This 2021 letter from scientists, many from groups backing the expansion of wind energy, warned how vulnerable right whales are. “Population-level effects” include extinction. Part of the problem is that the wind industry spent years bribing the US government, scientific organizations, and aquariums to lie to the American people.

Wind energy companies and their foundations have donated nearly $4.7 million to at least three dozen major environmental organizations. 

And Facebook went so far as to censor my post linking whale deaths to wind energy off the East Coast of the United States.

The censorship came in the form of adding a link to a “FactCheck.org” article from March 31, 2023, which relied entirely on U.S. government sources “Thrown to the Wind” debunks.

Rhode Island hosts the nation’s first offshore wind farm. Shellenberger argues it is reckless not to stop the expansion of the offshore giants.AP

“Thrown To The Wind” exposes the reality that the U.S. government agencies and the scientists who work for them either haven’t done the basic mapping and acoustic research to back up their claims, have done the research badly, or found what we found and are covering it up. 

Given the evidence presented in “Thrown To The Wind,” it’s clear that the American people and our representatives cannot trust NOAA and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the two government agencies that, for years, have repeatedly betrayed the public’s trust in service to powerful industrial interests.

In the documentary, the reality of the danger to whales is clear to all taking part. “When people see the evidence, the American people, their policymakers, and the courts will end this awful destruction of wild nature,” Shellenberger writes.Thrown to the Wind / Public productions

Because politics has corrupted the normal scientific and regulatory process for protecting the North Atlantic right whales, we are urging elected officials at federal and state levels to conduct an investigation, issue subpoenas, and hold public hearings.

Saving the North Atlantic right whale is a goal that is within reach and well worth pursuing. Yes, its numbers have plummeted from over 400 to just 340 at the last estimate.

But the species will likely rebound if the sonar mapping and new boat activity in previously non trafficked areas is ended.

The strong reaction to the documentary over the last two weeks, including from members of Congress, gives me hope that things will soon change.

The depressing sight of a whale being buried, like this one in Lido Beach, has become too frequent already. Shellenberger is urging state and federal lawmakers to act.AP

When people see the evidence, the American people, their policymakers, and the courts will end this awful destruction of wild nature.

The government officials, scientists, and journalists who have been involved in promoting this project should quit their jobs and become whistleblowers before their work kills any more whales.

Michael Shellenberger is Founder of Environmental Progress and Public, a Substack publication. @shellenberger 

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 • Battery Production Emissions

Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been hailed as a solution to the pressing issue of vehicular emissions. However, the production of their batteries tells a different story.

The manufacturing process, particularly for lithium-ion batteries, is incredibly energy-intensive. This results in significant carbon emissions, often surpassing those from the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

The extraction and processing of raw materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel require substantial energy, typically derived from fossil fuels. As a result, the environmental cost of producing an EV battery can be surprisingly high. It is a paradox where a vehicle meant to reduce emissions starts its journey with a hefty carbon footprint. This initial environmental debt is a critical consideration when evaluating the true “greenness” of electric

Electricity Source Matters

The emissions associated with EVs are not solely confined to their production phase. The source of electricity used to charge these vehicles plays a pivotal role in determining their environmental impact. In regions where electricity is predominantly generated from fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, EVs indirectly produce more emissions. This means that while the vehicle itself might not emit harmful gases, the power plants supplying its energy might. The contrast becomes apparent when comparing areas with renewable energy sources, where EVs can genuinely reduce emissions. Thus, the advantages of EVs are closely tied to the energy mix of the local grid. The greener the grid, the greener the EV. Understanding this connection is essential for comprehensively assessing the environmental benefits of electric vehicles.

Energy Efficiency

Despite the challenges posed by battery production and electricity sourcing, EVs have a significant advantage: energy efficiency. Compared to ICE vehicles, EVs convert a higher percentage of the energy from their fuel source into actual movement. This means that even when charged from fossil-fuel-heavy grids, they often generate fewer emissions over their lifetime.

The efficiency of electric motors, which have fewer moving parts, contributes to this benefit. For instance, while an ICE vehicle might use only 20% of its fuel energy for propulsion, an EV can use up to 80%. This efficiency plays a crucial role in offsetting the emissions produced during the battery manufacturing process. In essence, the longer an EV is in use, the more it can capitalize on its efficiency edge over traditional vehicles.

Mining Impacts

The materials required for EV batteries, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, are extracted through mining processes that pose environmental and ethical challenges. Mining can lead to land degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity in affected areas. Moreover, the mining industry is often criticized for poor labor practices, including hazardous working conditions and child labor.

The demand for these materials has surged with the rise of EVs, intensifying the pressure on mining operations worldwide. This situation creates a complex ethical dilemma for consumers and manufacturers alike. While the shift to electric vehicles aims to reduce emissions, it is important to address the impacts of mining to ensure that the entire supply chain is sustainable and responsible. Balancing these conflicting interests is crucial in the pursuit of a truly green transportation future.

Lifecycle Emissions

To fully understand the environmental impact of EVs, it is vital to consider their lifecycle emissions. This encompasses emissions from manufacturing, operation, and disposal. Over their entire lifecycle, EVs typically produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than ICE vehicles. This advantage becomes more pronounced as electricity grids transition to renewable energy sources.

The initial carbon footprint from battery production can be mitigated by the vehicle’s efficiency and the potential for cleaner energy during its operational phase. However, achieving this requires a collective effort to shift towards sustainable energy sources and improve battery production methods. The lifecycle perspective underscores the importance of long-term planning and investment in renewable energy to maximize the benefits of electric vehicles.

Recycling Challenges

As the number of electric vehicles on the road continues to grow, so does the challenge of battery recycling. While technologies for recycling EV batteries are improving, a significant portion of used batteries still goes unrecycled. This raises questions about waste management and the sustainability of the EV industry.

Efficient recycling processes are essential to recover valuable materials and reduce the need for new mining operations. However, the development and implementation of such processes are still in progress. The ability to recycle batteries effectively will play a crucial role in minimizing the environmental impact of EVs and ensuring their long-term viability as a green transportation solution.

Comparative Air Pollution

One of the most significant advantages of EVs is the elimination of tailpipe emissions. This reduction in local air pollution is particularly beneficial in urban areas with dense populations. Cleaner air contributes to improved public health and a better quality of life.

However, it is essential to note that tire and brake particulate pollution remains an issue for all vehicle types, including EVs. These particulates can contribute to air pollution and pose health risks. While EVs offer a cleaner alternative to ICE vehicles, addressing these non-tailpipe emissions is crucial for achieving comprehensive air quality improvements. A holistic approach to reducing vehicular emissions is necessary to realize the full potential of electric vehicles in urban environments.

Future Potential

The environmental impact of EVs is poised to decrease as renewable energy sources become more prevalent and battery technologies improve. The ongoing advancements in recycling processes also hold promise for reducing the industry’s environmental footprint. As grids transition to cleaner energy and battery production becomes more efficient, the benefits of EVs will become increasingly pronounced. The potential for electric vehicles to contribute to a sustainable future is significant. However, realizing this potential requires continued investment in renewable energy infrastructure and responsible supply chain practices. By addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by EVs, we can work towards a greener and more sustainable transportation landscape.

Green Energy is Not Free: Who’s Really Paying the Price for Renewables?

The Differences Between Green Energy, Renewable Energy and More

Fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas, have been our country’s primary source of power for decades. However, the process of getting fossil fuels out of the ground and into your home creates pollution and damages ecosystems. That’s why more and more people have been pushing for cleaner, renewable energy solutions. These include green energy, clean energy, sustainable energy and more.

Although terms like renewable energy, green energy and clean energy  are often used interchangeably, there are actually some key differences that set them apart. Here, we’ll take a look at various types of renewable energy solutions, what makes them different from one another and how they’re helping us move toward a future that isn’t dependent on fossil fuels.

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is created through the use of naturally occurring resources that replenish themselves over time. So, although there’s not an unlimited amount of these resources available at any one moment, you’ll almost never have to worry about a renewable resource running out entirely. And since renewable energy produces fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants than traditional fossil fuels, they can help to make your home more sustainable.

In 2019, the amount of energy provided by renewable sources equaled 11.4% of total U.S. energy consumption. However, the U.S. Energy Information Administration anticipates that renewable energy consumption in the United States will continue to increase through 2050.

Types of renewable energy sources

To better understand what renewable energy is and how it works, it helps to take a look at some examples of renewable energy sources and the technologies that power them. Among the most common of these sources are:

• Solar energy. To create solar energy, photovoltaic cells on solar panels trap sunlight. Then, an inverter converts the sunlight into electricity that can be used in your home.
• Wind energy. Wind energy works by harnessing air movement to rotate the blades on large wind turbines. The turbines then convert the kinetic energy of the rotation to mechanical power and, eventually, electricity.
• Hydroelectric energy, or hydropower. One of the first energy sources used to generate electricity was hydropower. In this process, the force of running water turns the blades in a turbine, which then spins the generator that produces electricity.
• Geothermal energy. Geothermal energy comes from heat located deep within the earth’s interior. It works by drilling wells into the ground, which then allows steam or water to reach the surface and power the turbines that create electricity.
• Biomass energy. Biomass is a renewable material that comes from plants and animals. Some common biomass sources include wood, agricultural crops and municipal solid waste. Biomass can be converted into energy using several different methods, but the most popular approach is burning the biomass to heat buildings or power steam turbines that make electricity.
• Marine energy. Although it’s still an emerging technology, marine energy leverages the ocean’s natural movements to produce energy. There are a few different types of marine energy sources being developed, such as wave energy, tidal energy, and energy from ocean currents.

Other types of energy, explained

The United States has access to a variety of energy resources, from fossil fuels to renewables. However, not all types of energy in the United States fit neatly into one of these two categories. For example, energy can also be classified as green, clean, sustainable, or alternative. Below, we’ll define these types of energy and explain what differentiates them from renewable energy.

What is green energy?

Green energy, or green power, represents the energy sources that have the least amount of environmental impact. These types of energy sources don’t release harmful carbon emissions, meaning they’re effective at helping you reduce your carbon footprint. Some examples of green energy include electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal and other low-impact sources.

Green energy vs. renewable energy

Green energy is actually a subset of renewable energy and includes those renewable energy resources that offer the greatest environmental benefit. So, although all green energy resources are renewable, not all renewable resources are considered green. For example, wind power is green and renewable; burning wood is renewable (because you can grow more trees) but not green (because it releases pollution into the atmosphere).

What is clean energy?

Clean energy is energy that doesn’t emit any harmful greenhouse gases or pollutants during the generation process. This means that all green and renewable energy sources are also clean by definition. That said, an energy source doesn’t have  to be renewable to be considered clean. For example, nuclear power is a clean energy source despite the fact that it doesn’t naturally replenish over time.

What is sustainable energy?

Sustainable energy comes from sources that can’t be depleted over time, meaning they don’t need to be regularly replenished. Some examples of sustainable energy sources include both solar and wind energy. Compare these sources to wood, crops and other biomass materials that are capable of being depleted and require time — as well as possible human intervention — to replenish.

What is alternative energy?

Alternative energy is sourced in a way that doesn’t damage ecosystems, emit greenhouse gases or have any negative impacts on the environment. So, while energy sources like biomass and hydropower are renewable, they affect the environment too much to be considered alternative. For example, sourcing biomass materials can lead to deforestation, and hydropower systems can negatively influence the habitats and feeding cycles of both water and land animals.

Making the switch to renewable energy sources

Have you ever wondered how you can help shrink your carbon footprint? It’s easier than you think. For example, you can get started with renewable energy certificates (RECs) and carbon offsets. Or you may decide to take a bigger leap and find a solar provider for your home. Ultimately, anything you can do to begin shifting away from fossil fuels will help ensure that our environment thrives well into the future.

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Green Energy is Not Free: Who’s Really Paying the Price for Renewables?

THE TAXPAYERS.

THE GREEN DEAL IS A SCAM

The true reality is, nuclear energy is the most efficient and cost effective energy source that exists, and no; it isn’t like the 70s or 80s; the plants are way safer, the byproduct is way less hazardous and after a short time isn’t even toxic anymore. In fact, toxicity of the waste dissipates significantly on a daily basis. It’s nothing like the days of Chernobyl and 3 mile Island. Best of all, it’s actually reliable. Of course, the so-called green energy people aren’t going to tell you about that. SMH

That is not true. Nuclear plants are the most expensive way to produce power and cannot even compete with coal/natural gas let alone wind/solar. The capital costs are enormous, and they require 24/7 staffing, associated management, safety departments, etc.

Plus, nuclear plants need a steam loop, sophisticated control system, and a lot of instrumentation.

They are very complex, and the costs are pretty high, especially up front.

Some companies, such as Microsoft, have moved away from touting wind and solar to promoting nuclear energy. Why? Artificial Intelligence requires huge data centers needing a steady, city-sized, amount of energy. Wind and solar are too inefficient to provide that amount of consistent energy.

The power companies are guaranteed a Return On Investment, by law. They love it when the cost for generating electricity doubles every five years, because, then, their sales double, and their profits double, and their stock price doubles, all the while they’re paying a dividend to the shareholders.

Guess who the biggest proponents of ‘Green Energy’ are?

Big part of why a lot of us say that green energy isn’t. 

The Costs of solar and coal are comparable now.

The nice thing about solar though, is that if cells continue to produce acceptable generation after their expected lifespan, it’s basically free.

No mine to mine, no coal to haul, no ash to dispose of.

You still need coal and oil to make solar panels and move a lot of earth which wrecks the environment. The chemicals needed are toxic and poisonous.

True American

There are actually companies in China that make solar panels with energy from the sunlight hitting the solar panels they installed for electricity.

Similar to what people in the stone age said to discourage metal use “You still need stones to make metal!”

Electricity is all well and good. The panels themselves are made from fossil fuels.

But at some point their first solar panels were made using fossil fuel (in China primarily very dirty coal).

And it is highly unlikely that the rare earth elements they use were mined using energy from wind or solar.

Energy cannot be produced for free; it is simply a matter of how well hidden the environmental costs are.

China’s national price of electricity is far cheaper than the U.S. average… largely because of renewable power.

Wind and solar are easily China’s cheapest power sources, coming in at less than $.02/KWH LCOE.

U.S. average is $.13/KWH.

Coal-fired electricity costs $.10/KWH in the U.S., but that doesn’t include the $3,500/KWH (yes, $3,500!) to construct a coal plant, where the $.02/KWH LCOE is the TOTAL cost for solar in large “farms”.

But now tell everybody how many families in China don’t have electricity because they can’t afford it, the electricity they do have is entirely unreliable because wind and solar don’t even produce power; they only charge batteries. Also, the solar farms that have been put up completely destroy actual farming land and wreck the soil, and studies are showing that they create more heat and are more damaging to the atmosphere.

Wind turbines are also more harmful to the environment, killing more wildlife, are full of toxic materials, and are even less effective and reliable than solar and just like solar; they only charge batteries and do not produce energy. Now let’s get into the awesome batteries that these two unreliable sources charge.

The mining for the materials for said batteries literally leaves giant holes in the planet miles wide and deep, and the toxicity of theses things is way worse than the panels and windmills combined and when they reach the point of being useless, which only takes a couple of short years, there’s absolutely nothing that can be done with any of them.

The things are so toxic that once they’re no longer functioning or able to hold a charge the materials from the panels, wind mills and batteries can’t ever be burned, buried, or dropped in landfills because they’re so toxic to the entire environment. But hey, who cares, because it’s cheaper in China…..to those that can afford it.

fossil fuel extraction and waste disposal is way worse for wildlife than any wind farm.

Solar is far cheaper to build and operate than coal or gas.

Only nuclear power comes close, but requires 30 years to pay off.

Nuclear doesn’t come close.

Even fully depreciated coal plants cannot compete with wind and solar, not even natural gas.

Coal and Gas were made expensive because of Obama and his regulations. Trump under his 1st term removed them, which Biden promptly returned. It is not the actual cost that is high, it is the regulations that made coal and Natural Gas expensive. Remove the regulations and they both become affordable again.

Solar panels are made from aluminum, sand, copper and a little bit of rare metals (silver, maybe a tiny bit of indium, gallium). They are 100% recyclable also! Although they easily last for more than 30 years. Most carry a 25-year warranty!

What I did not see mentioned in the slide show is the impact on wildlife especially from ocean wind farms. It’s surprising that the environmentalists who are lobbying for these wind towers don’t seem to care about this collateral issue. Animals that navigate by echolocation such as whales are especially affected as are any of the marine life that live on the ocean floor.

What this kind of article always seems to lack is a comparison to fossil fuel driven energy production. If manufacturing costs, environmental impact, and social inequality of fossil fuels are all lower than renewables, then this type of argument has a case. Otherwise it doesn’t.

Yes, producing energy is ALWAYS going to have a cost, and will probably always have a negative impact on the environment in some way. But if renewables have less negative impact, that is what matters. No one (hopefully) says that renewables are perfect. We don’t need perfection right now, we need better. And renewables are better.

Ask the opposite question:

Why are we ALL paying the price for Fossil Fuels?

Fossil fuels companies receive taxpayer money of $800 Billion per YEAR.

Gasoline would cost over $10 per gallon if we had to pay its true cost.

Toxic waste, oil spills, lung cancers, and oil and methane leaks from uncapped wells cost money and lives, yet we NEVER question this!

Is fossil fuel extraction, transportation and refining free? What about the cost of wars because of oil resources? Then dependency on foreign countries? Common fossil fuel industry, stop your propaganda.

It seems that the leftist brain worms somehow create a blind spot when China is concerned: world’s largest polluter, largest coal burner, biggest methane producer, ChiCom runs most slave labor camps and outside-China environmental disaster mining operations.

Conventional power isn’t free either. In fact it is more expensive. Green energy is the most cost effective solution.

wiscony

The US taxpayers, like always!

When you say this to a lib or a dem politician, they just put their fingers in their ears and go la la la. They don’t want to hear it.

Taxpayers with subsidies or the gift that keeps on giving.

The Taxpayers and End users

We’re all paying the price for ignoring climate change as billion dollar climate disasters keep proliferating.

What is ‘green’ supposed to mean?

Big $$

They don’t produce CO2. Or NOx and SOx. Or millions of tons of coal ash. Or radioactive waste. Or infect our homes with radon.

First, CO2 is necessary for plant life to flourish. Second, radon is naturally occurring and not due to someone “infect[ing] our homes with radon.”

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How do you comfort yourself with biblical truth, and with God’s sovereignty,

When it seems that the world is growing more hostile, and World War III is talked about more and more openly as a real possibility in the near future?”

Cultural Marxism is destroying American society. It has led to the rise of racial tensions, radical feminism, transgender ideology, open borders, fiscal irresponsibility, the unequal protection of the laws, and the loss of our basic rights. 

The effects of Marx’s ideas have already been seen in the histories of the Soviet Union and China. Yet Marxism remains popular among those who shape our cultural, academic, and political lives and in the popular movements pushing equity and diversity. All human relationships are now defined in terms of the systemic oppression of one group by another. 

In “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics today are rooted in Marxism, and yet how they differ from Marx’s thought. 

By taking Marx, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, and the Frankfurt School seriously, we can see the injustice and evil inherent in all strands of Marxism. We also better understand the critiques of communism made by Mises, Hayek, and Solzhenitsyn. We are, therefore, better equipped to defeat it. 

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Does Bible prophecy predict:

That there will be a Spiritual WW III before the end times?

There is no doubt that world war will be a part of the future. Christ plainly taught that there would be war prior to His return (Matthew 24:4-31). Some hold that He spoke generally of the Church age in verses 4-14 and spoke of the tribulation period starting at its midpoint in verses 15-31. Others believe that Christ spoke of only the seven-year period known as the tribulation in verses 4-31. 

Though verses 4-14 do seem to be giving general descriptions, they parallel the description given early in Revelation 6, which records details concerning the beginning of the tribulation. Matthew 24:6-7 says there will be “wars and rumors of wars…For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes.” Here, Christ makes it very clear that war will play a significant role in the last seven years prior to His return.

To be more specific, the future does hold at least one more world war. There is nothing in Scripture that says there will be only a certain number of world wars. World Wars I and II are not explicitly mentioned in Scripture, nor is a possible third World War. It is only the last war that is mentioned in detail, which allows the interpretation that there may be others before the final conflict.

John the Apostle was shown what the end times would be like, specifically the last seven years prior to Christ’s return. Beginning in Revelation 6, he recorded what he saw concerning the future. War is found in this chapter, and continues to be a part of the unfolding events until Christ returns in chapter 19 (Revelation 6:2; 4; 11:7; 12:7; 13:4, 7; 16:14; 17:14; 19:11; 19:19).

Revelation 19:11 says, “. . . in righteousness He [Christ] judges and wages war.” Revelation 19:19 says John “saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, assembled to make war against Him (Christ) who sat upon the horse, and against His army.” Take special notice that it says the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Christ. This clearly describes a world war. 

It also should be noted that the victor in this war is clearly Christ, who seizes the beast/antichrist and the false prophet and casts them into the lake of fire, and the armies that followed them are destroyed (Revelation 19:20-21). So, although there will be at least one more world war, there is no doubt of the outcome—righteousness will prevail as Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, defeats all who oppose Him.

It is also worth mentioning at this time that following the 1,000-year reign of Christ, there will be another uprising which could possibly have the scope of a world war. Satan will be bound for 1,000 years and then released. Upon his release, he leads a rebellion among the peoples of the earth. Christ quickly puts down this rebellion and permanently judges Satan, casting him into the lake of fire as He did with the beast/antichrist and the false prophet (Revelation 20:7-10).

In the 20th century two world wars were fought just a little over 20 years apart.

It has now been more than 75 years since World War II, and during those years there have been many crises that pushed the world to the brink of a nuclear World War 3: Spiritual Significance of 3 – Search

• The Berlin crisis (1961).
• The Cuban missile crisis (1962).
• The Yom Kippur War, leading to a U.S.-Soviet stare down (1973).
• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (2022).

In addition, there were many incidents where technical malfunctions, accidents or miscalculations brought nuclear forces to high alert and nearly triggered world war. How many more countries have nuclear weapons, and others could acquire them rapidly. In addition, the development of other weapons of mass destruction and other weapons systems has accelerated. 

These include everything from biological weapons to chemical weapons, from hypersonic cruise missiles to killer drones. Man’s capacity to wage world war today exceeds anything previous generations could imagine. The world has seen many regional wars over the years since World War II, and there are many wars going on at the present time.

What would it take for one of today’s wars to escalate into World War 3?

World War 3 in the Bible?

Will there be another world war? The definitive answer to such a question can only be found in the Word of God. We believe we are living in the biblical age that many call the end times. The Bible speaks of major world events to take place at “the time of the end” (Daniel 11:35, 40; 12:4, 9)—the time before the second coming of Jesus Christ. These prophecies of the Bible provide the answer to the question: Will there be a World War 3?

As we begin, we acknowledge that the Bible doesn’t use the phrase World War 3. While the Bible uses different terminology, from man’s perspective there are several prophesied events that may come to be known as World War 3.

Of course, humans have always had wars, and we can’t rule out the possibility of another war involving the majority of the world even before these prophesied events occur. With this disclaimer, let’s now consider biblically prophesied wars that are going to have dire consequences for mankind.

Prophecies of end-time world war

Jesus Christ spoke of major world events to come before His return in what is called His Olivet Prophecy. His disciples began by asking Him, “What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3).

Christ’s reply included this warning of an unprecedented time of trouble: “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened” (verses 21-22).

What does this mean for us today?

Jesus was saying this Great Tribulation will be far worse than anything the world has ever experienced. This means the loss of life will be greater than that of World War II, in which more than 50 million people died. He also said the days of this “great tribulation” will be “shortened for the elect’s sake” or no one would be left alive.

While Jesus indicates that the crisis of this tribulation will involve other factors (including natural disasters, famine and religious persecution), the description in these two verses strongly indicates there will be at least one more world-encompassing conflict in the end times before the return of Jesus Christ.

Great Tribulation

What does the Bible say about events Jesus described as “great tribulation” (Matthew 24:21) that will result in massive loss of life? A careful study shows that this future time of intense suffering includes the impact of the second seal (widespread war, described in Revelation 6:3-4) and the fifth seal (verses 9-11, religious persecution; see our article “Seven Seals”).

In Daniel 11:40-43 there is an amazing prophecy of a war between the king of the South and the king of the North. The setting is the time of the end (verse 40) when the king of the South (likely based in either North Africa or the Middle East) will attack the king of the North (a leader based in Europe). The king of the North will at some point counterattack with an enormous army and naval force crossing the Mediterranean, invading North Africa and entering the “Glorious Land,” which today is Israel (verses 40-43).

At that time an unusual event will be occurring in Jerusalem. It is explained by Jesus Christ in the Olivet Prophecy.

Religion’s role in the Great Tribulation and end-time world wars

In Matthew 24:15 Jesus warns, “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand).” This event will take place at a time when the evening and morning sacrifices have been reinstituted at a location that is holy to the Jews.

The sacrifices will be stopped by this invasion and an “abomination of desolation” will be set up in their place. Jesus goes on to explain that, beginning with this invasion and the setting up of this abomination, the world enters into a time of “great tribulation.” Due to the scope of this impending struggle and the number of men involved in the fighting, “World War 3” may indeed be the human description of this conflict (verses 17-21; Luke 21:20-24).

The end-time abomination of desolation

The abomination of desolation was spoken of by the prophet Daniel in several chapters (Daniel 8; 9:27; 11:31; 12:11). It would have more than one fulfillment, and the first one historically occurred in the 160s B.C. (Daniel 11:31).

Almost 200 years later Jesus prophesied that the final abomination would occur before His second coming. Unlike the first two world wars of the 20th century, this world-encompassing conflict will see religion playing a major role.

In Revelation 13:13-14 Jesus tells John through His angel about an end-time religious figure who deceives the masses: “He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast” (emphasis added throughout).

Many people will be willing to fight and die because they will be deceived by these signs. This religious figure and his deceptive religion have a name in the book of Revelation: “Mystery, Babylon the Great” (Revelation 17:5).

Religious deception did not play as big of a role in World War I and II, but that will not be the case in the prophesied end-time world war. True believers will need to be patient, keep the commandments of God and have the “faith of Jesus” to survive and avoid being deceived (Revelation 14:12).

The length of the prophesied tribulation

The Great Tribulation will last for 3½ years (Daniel 7:25; 12:7; Revelation 12:14; 13:5).

In the time leading up to these biblically prophesied events, Jesus said man’s overall mind-set would become quite complacent to what is unfolding around him.The book of Revelation reveals that seven trumpet plagues will follow the seals and bring great suffering upon all who will choose to follow a leader referred to as “the beast.” The majority of the earth’s inhabitants will give allegiance to this leader and, as a result, suffer the consequences of this misguided decision.

The last three of the seven trumpets are called woes because of their severity. The second woe (the sixth trumpet) will result in the deaths of a third of mankind (Revelation 9:15-18).

Armageddon

If humans do not designate the Great Tribulation or events preceding it as a world war or world wars, another biblically prophesied end-time event most surely will be recognized as such. This war was spoken of by God through the Old Testament prophets.

The prophet Joel was inspired to write in the eighth century B.C., “Let the nations be awakened, and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat [many authorities feel this refers to the Kidron Valley bordering Jerusalem on the east]. … Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision” (Joel 3:12, 14).

This battle of mankind’s remaining armies against Christ is also prophesied in the book of Zechariah: “Behold the day of the LORD is coming. … For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem” (14:1-2). The final outcome is decided when Jesus Christ sets His feet on the Mount of Olives (verse 4) to become king over all the earth (verse 9).

While many refer to this battle by the armies of all nations against Jesus Christ as Armageddon, this term is simply the name of the area northwest of Jerusalem where the armies will gather before advancing to Jerusalem to fight Christ. As the sixth of the final plagues of the book of Revelation explains, the name of this final war of this present age is “the battle of that great day of God Almighty” (Revelation 16:14).

A description of Jesus returning to earth to fight these armies and their utter destruction is found in Revelation 19:11-21 and Zechariah 14:3-4, 12.

Who will win World War 3?

Jesus Christ will win this end-time world war, and He will establish the Kingdom of God on earth. He will have the power to bring real peace. Isaiah 2:2-4 describes the justice and peace that will be hallmarks of His righteous rule:

“Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.

“Many people shall come and say, ‘Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

“He shall judge between the nations, and rebuke many people; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.”

We pray fervently, “Your kingdom come” as we long for that time when people will learn the way of peace rather than the way of war.

Are we complacent about World War 3?

While it remains to be seen which future conflict might be called World War 3 or if all of these battles together will be given that name, there is an even more sobering and important concept for us to consider. In the end times leading up to these biblically prophesied events, Jesus said man’s overall mind-set would become quite complacent to what is unfolding around him.

Jesus said, “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be” (Matthew 24:38-39).

This complacency will include many religious people who will mistakenly believe they are doing what God desires. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said, ‘Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” (Matthew 7:22-23).

If you would like to learn more about the “elect” who will be spared, study the biblical passages outlined in our article “Called and Chosen” and our free booklet Change Your Life! They will show you how to be spiritually prepared for the perilous times ahead.

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Jim Haeffele

Jim Haeffele is a retired church pastor in the Church of God, a Worldwide Association. He served in the ministry of the Church of God for over 50 years. During those years he and his wife, Lois, have served congregations from Portland, Oregon, where he grew up, to Utah, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida.  Read More

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These leftard criminals are evil beyond just this.

 All democrats in the USA very likely do this too as evidenced by their support for abortion and the open borders and the “loss”of over 100,000 children (per year) under Biden’s watchful pervert eyes. The demonKKKraps are evil at every level both in office and next door. 

Why do democrats support this? 

They are customers and work to protect themselves and the process in HollowWeird, many US organizations in plain sight and of course their much needed cartels. Satan worshipers and pedophiles all. 

What does Our Lord think of those that know yet do nothing? 

Fire and JAIL all demonKKKraps for the rest of their evil lives and take all their money and pay reparations to their victims and normal Americans (No leftard is an American, they are communists and satanic)

Let’s see how they did it.

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Many claim that apple cider vinegar aids in weight loss, but there’s little proof that it works. Here’s what we know.

What is the apple cider vinegar diet?

Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?

Apple cider vinegar has been used medically for centuries. And while there are many claims of presumed health benefits of apple cider vinegar, weight loss is among the latest. The “apple cider vinegar weight loss diet” (sometimes called the apple cider vinegar detox) has been a trending weight loss topic for a few years. But does it work?

What is the apple cider vinegar diet?

Apple cider vinegar comes from apples that have been crushed, distilled, and then fermented. It can be consumed in small quantities or taken as a supplement. Its high levels of acetic acid, or perhaps other compounds, may be responsible for its supposed health benefits. Although recommendations for dosing vary, most are on the order of 1 to 2 teaspoons before or with meals.

Does apple cider vinegar help you lose weight?

Studies in obese rats and mice suggest that acetic acid can prevent fat deposition and improve their metabolism. The most widely quoted study of humans is a 2009 trial of 175 people who consumed a drink containing 0, 1, or 2 tablespoons of vinegar each day. After three months, those who consumed vinegar had modest weight loss (2 to 4 pounds) and lower triglyceride levels than those who drank no vinegar.

How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) For Weight Loss (Science Based)

You may have heard that adding apple cider vinegar to your daily diet can help you lose weight and body fat. Apple cider vinegar is a cherished natural remedy with a lot of surprising health benefits. In addition, scientific studies, as well as practical experiences, show that adding apple cider vinegar (ACV) to your diet can boost your weight loss efforts.

Apple Cider Vinegar Diet

Apple cider vinegar is one of those substances that target the weight gain problem holistically, and it provides you with a long-term solution.

This article will help you understand how apple cider vinegar works to encourage weight loss and how to use it as part of your daily diet. I am also going to look at what the research says about the connection between apple cider vinegar and weight reduction.

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

The most interesting study on how apple cider vinegar helps with weight loss was published in 2009 in the Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry journal.

The scientific study found that adding 2 tbsp. of vinegar (such as apple cider vinegar) to your diet for just three months can cause significant weight loss. According to the study, apple cider vinegar can also help you lose abdominal fat (belly fat), reduce waist circumference, and decrease blood triglycerides.

The bottom line is that you just need to consume 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar in your diet to help you lose weight and body fat.

How Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

Apple cider vinegar is made from crushed apples, then distilled and fermented. The result is a liquid that is high in acetic acid.

Apple cider vinegar taps into several physiological mechanisms that support healthy weight loss:

1. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) acts as an appetite suppressor

Apple cider vinegar makes you eat less by producing a feeling of satiety sooner.

One medical research that proved that empirically was a 2005 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Subjects who ate bread with vinegar felt significantly fuller than their counterparts who were fed only bread. The more acetic acid (the primary constituent of vinegar) the participants ingested, the fuller they were.

2. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) controls blood sugar levels to help suppress appetite

Apple cider vinegar prevents uncontrollable sugar spikes and crashes that make you want to nibble between meals. When your blood sugar is stable, it’s much easier to stick to your diet and eat only when your body needs it.

The previously mentioned study also measured blood sugar levels in the vinegar-fed and control group. Participants who were given ACV had significantly lower post-meal blood glucose levels (there was no spike that usually follows a meal high in carbohydrates). Furthermore, those who consumed a higher dose of vinegar, benefited from the effect even 90 minutes after eating.

For more information, please read my article on how to use apple cider vinegar for diabetes.

You can get more information on how to naturally control blood sugar in my articles about the best foods to control diabetes, and 7 effective steps to prevent diabetes.

3. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) prevents fat accumulation

Apple cider vinegar stimulates your metabolism and makes you burn fat faster. It contains a lot of organic acids and enzymes that speed up your metabolism and increase the rate at which body fat is burnt.

There aren’t many human studies that would support this explanation. A Japanese study published in 2009 was observing the effects of acetic acid on rats that were fed a diet high in fats. The scientist concluded that the consumption of acetic acid (which is found in ACV) suppressed fat accumulation. ACV can also help you to reduce cholesterol.

4. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has an impact on insulin secretion to reduce fat storage

Insulin affects fat storage. This hormone is closely linked to blood sugar levels and its secretion is disturbed in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Scientists suggested that ACV might work in a similar way to some diabetic drugs and could have a potential in controlling diabetes. If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, make sure to consume these foods and these spices.

5. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) may help with detoxification and digestion

It’s important for your body to get rid of toxins. A medical study found that apple cider vinegar can be beneficial for treating oxidative stress.

There is some evidence suggesting that vinegar consumption could help with gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid). However the results are not conclusive.

You can find extremely detailed information on how to detox your body with ACV in my post on how to make ACV detox drinks.

What Type of Apple Cider Vinegar Should You Use for Losing Weight?

When using apple cider vinegar for weight loss, and to get the most health benefits, it’s important to get ACV that hasn’t been processed and is still in its “raw” form.

Apple cider vinegar with the mother has several benefits1234:

1. May lower cholesterol.
2. Helps with weight loss.
3. Regulates blood sugar levels.
4. Boosts immune function.
5. Enhances skin and hair health.
6. Relieves acid reflux and heartburn.
7. Contains probiotics that support gut health.

Use raw unprocessed apple cider vinegar

Raw unprocessed apple cider vinegar still contains the “mother” which is the cloudy bits that should be floating around the liquid, and retains many of the health benefits of ACV.

Use organic apple cider vinegar in your diet

Since apples are heavily sprayed with pesticides (apples were at the top of the list of the fruits and veggies with the most pesticides) you need to buy raw, unprocessed, unfiltered and organic apple cider vinegar to enjoy the full health benefits. You can also easily make your own ACV at home.

You can buy any brand of ACV as part of the apple cider vinegar diet

Any brand of ACV that is unpasteurized, unfiltered and organic can be used for weight loss.

You don’t need to worry that the ACV is not pasteurized since the high acidity level is high enough to kill bacteria such as E.coli. But just remember that many doctors recommend pregnant women to avoid consuming any unpasteurized foods to reduce the risk of foodborne illness that could potentially harm the baby.

What is Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar Diet?

One of the most well-known organic ACV brands is Bragg which can be purchased online, in many supermarkets and health food stores. Lots of people like to use Bragg apple cider vinegar with mother for weight loss because it’s a well known brand and they even use the term “bragg’s vinegar diet“. But as I mentioned earlier, you can use any brand of ACV as long as it’s unpasteurized, unfiltered and organic.

How to Take Apple Cider Vinegar To Lose Weight

According to the study about using the apple cider vinegar diet you should:

• Start by adding 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water and drink it once a day to encourage weight loss. Then, increase the amount of vinegar per serving, and the frequency of drinking to encourage fat loss.
• According to the above research on apple cider vinegar, you should consume a daily amount of 2 tablespoons of vinegar mixed with a cup of water to increase fat loss.

If you are not used to the taste and effects of apple cider vinegar, you might want to include it into your diet gradually.

Apple cider vinegar is very acidic, so you need to dilute it to protect your teeth, throat and the lining of your stomach. Don’t drink undiluted ACV as it can do more harm than good. You can also drink the apple cider vinegar water with a straw to protect your tooth enamel.

Do You Need to Add Honey to the Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Water?

Some find the taste of vinegar difficult to stomach. To improve the flavor of the ACV drink, you can add a bit of honey to your vinegar serving.

The combination of honey and ACV has many health benefits which you can read about in my article about the 16 health benefits of apple cider vinegar and honey, or you can drink it with your tea. Wait for the tea to cool a bit before adding the ACV and honey and drink. You can also have vinegar with your meal.

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar in Your Diet

Here are a few tips on how to include apple cider vinegar in your diet to promote weight loss:

Apple cider vinegar goes very well with some soups, especially in long-simmered bean soups or rich meat-based soups. Just remember to add the ACV to the soup once it has cooled down to prevent nutrient loss due to high heat.

You can also use ACV as a refreshing salad dressing with olive oil – it has surprising health benefits.

You can also use ACV for pickling vegetables, or you can simply mix it with water or herbal tea and drink it.

You can get more ideas for ACV drinks in my article on how to make apple cider vinegar detox drinks.

When and How Often Do You Need to Drink Apple Cider Vinegar Water for Weight Loss?

To kick start the metabolism and influence the feeling of fullness, some believe that it’s best to drink apple cider vinegar water about an hour before your meal to improve digestion and help you lose more weight.

Some also suggest drinking apple cider vinegar water first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, to boost the metabolism. However some people don’t like drinking ACV on an empty stomach, and others prefer to drink it after eating.

Whatever is suitable for you, you can consume it 2 – 3 times a day but don’t exceed the recommended amount of about 2 tablespoons per day. If you feel any burning sensation in your stomach or nausea, you can reduce the amount of ACV or try not to drink it on an empty stomach.

Some people also recommend taking a break every now and then from consuming ACV to give your body a break so they take a week or two off after every few months.

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Consumption Have Side Effects?

Apple cider vinegar is generally safe to consume. However, as with all natural remedies and traditional treatments, there are some precautions you should take.

What is the maximum amount of ACV consumption?

Consumption of too much ACV can cause low potassium levels and may lead to osteoporosis.

However, this was reported in a woman who was drinking around 8 oz. apple cider vinegar a day for several years. The amounts that are recommended in this article (1-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day diluted in water) are safe for general consumption.

Can you drink ACV by itself?

You should always dilute apple cider vinegar. It is very acidic and can burn the tissues in your mouth and throat so always dilute the ACV with water. As I mentioned previously, acidic foods such as ACV can weaken tooth enamel. To prevent this happening, rinse your mouth with a glass of water after drinking a glass of diluted ACV or drink it with a straw. It’s also a good idea to avoid brushing your teeth immediately after you drink the apple cider vinegar weight loss water.

Does Consumption of ACV interfere with medications?

Apple cider vinegar can interact with other medications like diuretics, laxatives, heart, and diabetes medication. If you regularly take medication, consult with your doctor before starting the apple cider vinegar diet.

Why Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Is the Best Type of Vinegar for Losing Weight

Apple cider vinegar is seen as a superior choice due to its all-encompassing health benefits. It cleanses the body and it also has anti-microbial properties. Not only does ACV help with weight loss, it also has a positive effect on some other conditions.

ACV can help with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart health, high cholesterol, free radical damage, digestion, acid reflux, and it’s even useful for treating kidney stones.

You can find more detailed information on how to improve your health with ACV in my articles about the 11 ways ACV can revolutionize your health and in my popular article on how to use ACV for great health.

Can You Lose Weight by Taking Apple Cider Vinegar Pills or Tablets?

Some companies manufacture apple cider vinegar in tablet, pill or capsule form. These pills contain a powdered apple cider vinegar, which can help you if you find it difficult to adjust to the taste of liquid ACV. However it’s best to avoid these tablets and consume apple cider vinegar in its liquid form.

It’s good to remember that the FDA does not control supplements such as ACV tablets and you cannot be sure about their actual content. In fact apple cider vinegar capsules may not contain as much ACV as what it says on the label. In addition, some of the beneficial nutrients in liquid apple cider vinegar could be destroyed during the manufacturing process of the supplements. 

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association reported in 2005 about esophageal injury caused by apple cider vinegar tablets, and subsequent testing of eight apple cider vinegar tablet products. The tests found considerable inconsistency and inaccuracy in label claims regarding recommended dosages, pH and acid content, casting doubt as to whether ACV was in fact an ingredient in the tested products.

You also need to be aware that the study published in 2009 in the Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry journal, did not test the effect of ACV pills on weight loss but rather the effect of liquid apple cider vinegar. It is therefore best to consume liquid apple cider vinegar diluted with water if you want to get the best weight loss results. If the acidic taste bothers you, you can add a little bit of honey to improve the taste.

Related: Apple Cider Vinegar Pills: Benefits, Side Effects, for Weight Loss.

Mixing Garcinia Cambogia and Apple Cider Vinegar – Can it Accelerate Weight Loss?

A lot of people became interested in garcinia cambogia after Dr. Oz spoke about it on his show. He used terms for garcinia cambogia supplements like “fat buster,” “holy grail of fat loss, and “it can increase weight loss by 2-3 times.”

Many people claim that mixing garcinia cambogia and apple cider vinegar together may help you lose weight quicker.

Does the garcinia cambogia and apple cider vinegar diet really work?

Read what science says about mixing ACV with garcinia cambogia for weight loss.

What To Expect When Taking Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)?

How much time it takes to lose weight with the apple cider vinegar diet

The apple cider vinegar diet will not provide you with quick weight loss results. You’ll lose weight and fat gradually and not overnight. Don’t be impatient and allow it some time. Sometimes losing just one pound a month and not re-gaining it afterwards, can be the real success.

How to increase weight loss with the apple cider vinegar diet

How fast you’ll lose weight depends on other factors as well, such as your exercise, nutrition, stress and genetic factors. For best and fastest weight loss effects, you need to combine the consumption of the apple cider vinegar water with other techniques for losing weight, so the function of vinegar gets supported with lifestyle changes.

Here a few more articles that you may want to read to learn about effective weight loss techniques:

• 9 Secrets of losing weight without a diet
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• 12 Simple Tweaks for Weight Loss and Great Health
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How To Speed Up Your Weight Loss With The Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Diet

There are ways to make your apple cider vinegar diet work faster:

First, avoid unhealthy fats, processed foods, and don’t indulge in fast food. You should also avoid these 10 fake foods and also make sure that your food doesn’t contain these ingredients.

One more thing that you can do is add coconut oil to your diet – I’ve already mentioned it in another article on how to use coconut oil to lose weight.

The following things will help you lose weight faster:

• Get moving! If you do some moderate exercise, five times a week, you’ll be helping your metabolism and increase your metabolic rate. If you don’t have time for anything else, at least walk for 20 to 40 minutes every day. For more information read my article on how much walking you need to lose weight.
• Eat foods rich in potassium. This mineral reduces your stress levels and lowers blood pressure. Good sources are bananas, sweet potatoes, avocados and spinach.
• Reduce your sugar intake, especially refined sugars.

What Happens If You Stop Eating Sugar | The Human Body

What I eat in a week | NO SUGAR

Embarking on a no sugar diet involves reducing or eliminating added sugars, which can lead to various health benefits. Here are some key points to consider:

• Benefits: Aids in weight management, improves heart health, and regulates blood sugar levels. healthline.com+2
• Foods to Eat: Include vegetables, fruits, proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs. healthline.com+2
• Foods to Avoid: Exclude sweeteners, sugary beverages, and baked goods with added sugars. verywellhealth.com+1
• Daily Intake Recommendations: Limit to 36 grams for men and 25 grams for women, according to the American Heart
•  Association. One Sugar Cube = 4 grams of Sugar. healthline.com+1
• Consultation: Speak with a healthcare provider before starting, especially if you have underlying health conditions. verywellhealth.com

My New Years Resolution: was a No Sugar Diet and so far, having less aches and pains with a lesser bloated feeling.

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Joshua 1:9 KJV;NKJV – Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Lisa was diagnosed with stage 3C endometrial cancer in June 2017.

After six months of chemotherapy and six surgeries, she was unable to continue my course of treatment which involved six weeks of radiation due to a compromised immune system. Her immune system was extremely depleted, and she was told she was at a higher risk for recurrence, Lisa sought out how to boost her body’s immune system and keep herself in remission. 

Lisa is often heard saying, “I truly wake up every day and ask God to put someone in my path that is struggling with their cancer diagnosis and healing.” In her spare time, Lisa enjoys researching Cancer, reading, and spending time with her family. Lisa believes in the importance of “self care days,” where she spends time walking the beach, forest bathing, working out at the gym, and visiting fresh produce markets.

She quickly found the Radical Remission 10 healing factors and started implementing them into her daily life. 

The 10 Radical Remission Healing Factors

• Empowering Yourself
• Finding Strong Reasons For Living
• Radically Changing your Diet
• Having a Spiritual Connection
• Using Herbs & Supplements
• Increasing Exercise & Movement
• Following your Intuition
• Releasing Suppressed Emotions
• Increasing Positive Emotions
• Finding Social Support

Radical Remission has been at the forefront in Lisa overcoming cancer and staying in remission.

When Lisa Tarantino was diagnosed with stage III endometrial cancer in 2017, she dove into treatment with a positive mindset, intent on survival. She endured six surgeries accompanied by six months of aggressive chemotherapy. 

Tarantino’s son, C.J., went along, not only for support and company, but also to help with what is called “cold capping.” More than half of all chemo patients lose their hair, but with cold capping, a series of dry ice-cooled caps that cause blood vessels in the scalp to narrow, the amount of harsh chemicals reaching hair follicles is reduced. 

“Cold capping is becoming more popular,’’ Tarantino says. “I only lost about 20% of the hair framing my face but it grew back nicely.” 

Tarantino was grateful for her son’s presence during the six-hour sessions. “It’s common for patients to be alone,” she says. “It’s a long day. No one wants to ask someone to sit there for four, five, six hours. Not everyone can handle it but it tugged at my heart to see others without anyone. My son would kid me: ‘Do you have to talk to everybody?’” 

After scheduling Tarantino for radiation, her doctors told her that due to a genetic predisposition to a low white blood cell count, she was ineligible. 

Rather than giving up, however, she broadened her research. 

“The medical community helped save my life,” she says, “but I realized that it was up to me to continue my healing. I work at it every day. I have to.” 

BOOSTING IMMUNE SYSTEM 

The human body’s immune system is designed to fight off disease and keep it healthy. Cancer treatment can actually damage the system. As Tarantino attended multiple cancer support groups from Stuart to West Palm Beach and studied everything she could find on the subject, she learned about the importance of non-medical boosts to the immune system such as exercise and nutrition. 

Tarantino was especially drawn to the New York-based Radical Remission Project, launched by Kelly Turner, PhD. After studying more than 1,500 cancer patients worldwide who experienced a radical, unexpected remission, Turner isolated 10 universally common factors: self-empowerment, deepening spiritual connections, an increase in positive emotions, following personal intuition, releasing suppressed emotions, diet changes, herbs and supplements, developing a strong reason for living, joy and happiness, and increasing social support. 

Tarantino’s health improved as she focused on the 10 factors; a passion grew to share with others ways they could also benefit. She became a certified functional nutrition counselor, a full body systems graduate, a radical remission hope coach, a holistic cancer coach and a member of the health navigator community. 

Tarantino, a caregiver for her husband, Charles, a disabled Vietnam veteran and fellow cancer survivor, began her own business. Tarantino Coaching and Wellness enabled her to work one-on-one and with groups for classes and workshops. Business was one thing — she also longed for a cancer support group for patients and their families in her own backyard.

Tarentino earned certifications that enable her to provide training to support group members as she shares her experiences with them at the group’s weekly meetings.

  HOME-GROWN SUPPORT

Four and a half years ago, a friend invited Tarantino to a Bible study at Christ Fellowship Church in Tradition, where support groups for a variety of issues — substance abuse, divorce and grief — were offered. She approached the care pastor about a meeting for cancer support. “He said he’d always wanted one, but there wasn’t anyone to facilitate.”

Tarantino volunteered and “absolutely fell in love” with the community that meets Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in Room 213. There is no charge for attendance but when off-site workshops are offered as part of Tarantino’s business, support group members receive a discount.

“During the pandemic, we moved to Zoom but now we’re hybrid — Zoom and in-person,” Tarantino says. “If someone isn’t feeling well after chemo or they’re out of state, they can still participate. I [started the group] to help others, but it blesses me. I’m so proud of the way the group embraces new members. They’ve become a family.”

Relating to people who understand one’s circumstances and share similar challenges is key to social support. Cancer patients often experience alienation and isolation, adding another layer of trauma.

Group member Bonnie Gallucci is a former Air Force nurse. She remembers when doctors made house calls and would touch her on the shoulder, telling her that everything was going to be OK. “People have forgotten how important that human connection is. That’s what we give people here: comfort and compassionate care.”

After the group recently watched a video on the science behind the mind-body connection, one woman shared about realizing what she was missing. While her family told her what she should or shouldn’t be doing, they’d stopped hugging her. As if cancer could be “caught.”

As other members of the group laid a hand on her shoulder,

she determined to speak up about what she needed at home.

Gallucci says that people who haven’t experienced cancer mean well, but don’t always know how to respond — unlike the group. “I can be down, then come to a meeting and walk out feeling so much better.”

Radical Remission™ Project “Stories That Heal” Podcast is dedicated to sharing true stories of people who have overcome the odds of their diagnosis and the personal experiences witnessed by their healers. We hope these stories will inspire you to become the leader of your healing journey!

How it all began...

The Radical Remission™ Project was born out of Kelly A. Turner, PhD’s dissertation research on radical remissions. As Dr. Turner continued the research and realized that the opinions of two groups of people were typically missing from the 1,000+ cases published in medical journals – the survivors themselves and their alternative healers.

Because conventional medical doctors do not currently have an explanation for why radical remissions occur, Dr. Turner decided to ask these two ignored groups what they thought could lead to a radical remission.

Her research has continued, and Dr. Turner has now analyzed over 1,500 cases of radical remissions, including those using an integrative approach. Lisa Tarantino – Stage 3C Endo – Radical Remission Project ”Stories That Heal” Podcast – Apple Podcasts

Artist Point, Washington

Finally found clothes as colorful as I am AND warm enough for this Florida born and raised woman to be able to flourish living in the Pacific Northwest. @karitraa 

This is such a big deal for me because I spent so many seasons just being underdressed and not having the right things to be comfortable. I spent too much time indoors and this made me miserable! Now it’s just a matter of giving myself permission to actually wear and dirty my nice clothes. Loving myself enough to clothe myself with the right things so that I can have the great privilege of being outside in the elements of nature. 

Being outdoors always inspires me and fills up my tank of spiritual fuel. It brings me closer to God and helps me to connect with myself in a deeper way than being plugged into the world ever could.

I am still trying to rid my closet of all my synthetic fibers and have all natural garments. At the same time I have been educated of the survival benefits of having a layer of synthetic clothing instead of cotton if I am ever in an avalanche or stuck in extreme wet and cold weather. As much as I prefer to not wear plastic, I am being ever so diligent in my process of slow shopping and revitalizing my personal wardrobe.

Plus with that recent shopping encounter, where I found a shirt at the thrift store that made me feel the difference of finding a sacred heaven’s yes piece compared to settling for a soso garment to wear… how could I invest in something that was opposite of that?

This is the first time I ever “came out” & experienced exposure therapy on a wide scale coming out to the general public without shame or shying away from truth. Exposure therapy for me was the process of returning back to repressed memories & buried information that was denied, ignored, bypassed & attempted to be forgotten as an ego defense mechanism to cope. 

It was speaking over and over again to myself & others about my personal experiences until there was no longer an unbearable emotional response to the remembrance or stimulus associated with the childhood experiences. Part of being transparent with myself & the world comes with a sense of honoring what was & is real for me and many others.

 I believe it is important to break the stigma and normalize talking about what is currently activating instead of only after the event passes. Example if I am experiencing a depression, may it be nursed and spoken to with proper attunement while it is occurring instead of it only be safe to say that “I used to feel this way” or worse when it is too late

For me this has also been an act of self love and self acceptance after many years of self hatred & rejection. The changing of the self image in my own mind and removing all imaginations of stereotype threat and the fear of man. Fear of rejection or perceived rejection can be disabling and reinforce patterns that are not conducive to getting the social support needed. Social support is crucial to thriving and fostering resilience.

I am also an advocate for the belief that in order for me to be truly loved for who I really am, that the truth of me is to be there to be loved, not a mask or facade. For then the world would love the idea of me and the image that I made up instead of the authenticity of the core of me.

In the memory of me I would like there to be a wake of individuals who recognize the value and importance of remembering their fullest potential & living a life in accordance to the importance of doing our part that will contribute to the children not yet born ,along with the children who are currently being formed into elders

May it not be forgotten who we really are under the core of all our programming,

From rape to redemption.    

I am starting to write my book about my life and I am including my testimony about my personal life experiences.My trauma left me very disrupted in ways unspeakable and I grew to study CPTSD.

I began to process all that I was unable to. I trained in so many areas to heal myself. I read the body, kept the score and did so many earthly things to educate myself & re-regulate my nervous system. 

Last year I became a certified deliverance minister 

I am now a part of Restored to Freedom ministry  

If you have experienced demonic oppression, you know it

Jesus Christ of Nazareth said these signs shall follow those who believe, in my name they will force demons to come out of people, they will speak in new languages, they will handle snakes with safety, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them in anyway, they will lay their hands on the sick and they will get better. #Mark16

I had several generational curses over me and my bloodline. I went through a process of Sozo and getting my soul wounds cleaned up, healed and restored.

Now I am determined to help others who need the help too. 

If you have been feeling punished or under spiritual attack, I have a great gift of discernment and I would love to step into intercession. I can help translate and offer you insightful education around the situation at hand.

Many physical sufferings are expressions of spiritual root bound work that can be uprooted, processed, & destroyed.

If you feel it would benefit you to have this awareness, feel free to reach out to me. Trina@Facebook trina@Instagram #tetelestai #hecametosetthecaptivesfree

Anyone who has actually ever known me in person can physically see the changes in me.
I am a completely new person and have a greater understanding of my God given gifts.

Miracles, Helps, Craftsmanship, Exhortation, and many more.