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  The Evils of Aluminum

  by NeonMadman in

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  aluminum was an issue that became a real “tempest in a teapot” for the watchtower.

  it influenced their teaching for almost 50 years and, frankly, created an impression among observers that their members were off-the-wall fanatics.

  for all those years, the golden age and other watchtower publications took the position that aluminum cookware and utensils were one of the great health hazards of the 20th century.

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  @ password: SoWhatNow, is that you? Long time no see.
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  The Evils of Aluminum

  by NeonMadman in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  aluminum was an issue that became a real “tempest in a teapot” for the watchtower.

  it influenced their teaching for almost 50 years and, frankly, created an impression among observers that their members were off-the-wall fanatics.

  for all those years, the golden age and other watchtower publications took the position that aluminum cookware and utensils were one of the great health hazards of the 20th century.

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  Part 1 of 3:

  From the Alzheimer's Society:

  Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
  

  Early-onset Alzheimer's disease occurs in people age 30 to 60 and represents less than 5 percent of all people with Alzheimer's. Most cases are caused by an inherited change in one of three genes, resulting in a type known as early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease, or FAD. For others, the disease appears to develop without any specific, known cause.

  A child whose biological mother or father carries a genetic mutation for early-onset FAD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting that mutation. If the mutation is in fact inherited, the child has a very strong probability of developing early-onset FAD.

  Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

  Most people with Alzheimer's have the late-onset form of the disease, in which symptoms become apparent in the mid-60s and later. The causes of late-onset Alzheimer's are not yet completely understood, but they likely include a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that affect a person's risk for developing the disease. By far the number one risk factor for Alzheimer's is old age. 37% of those with Alzheimer's are 85 or older, 44% are 75 - 84 and 15% are 65 - 74. Only 4% are younger than 65. At no time in human history has there been as many old people living on the planet. 96% of those with Alzheimer's are 65 or older, and 81% are 75 or older.

  These are unchartered territories for our species; trying to assign blame to a weed killer is ridiculous. I will post very good data analyses regarding fluoride that shows it is almost certainly not a risk factor for any of these issues. Aluminum has been suspected to be a contributing factor to Alzheimer's for decades, but the science still does not understand the link or if there is a link.

  Researchers have not found a specific gene that directly causes the late-onset form of the disease. However, one genetic risk factor—having one form of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene on chromosome 19—does increase a person's risk. APOE comes in several different forms, or alleles:

  KNOWN contributing factors:
  

  Several conditions known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease — such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol — also increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's. Some autopsy studies show that as many as 80 percent of individuals with Alzheimer's disease also have cardiovascular disease. Diabetes has become a pandemic, with the majority having Type 2 diabetes due to lifestyle choices, being overweight and obese. About 1/3 of Americans are obese and about 2/3 are overweight/obese. Poor dietary choices over a lifetime greatly contribute to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Obesity, as researchers are finding, contributes to a host of disease, not the least being Alzheimer's.

  A longstanding question is why some people develop hallmark Alzheimer's plaques and tangles but do not develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's. Vascular disease may help researchers eventually find an answer. Some autopsy studies suggest that plaques and tangles may be present in the brain without causing symptoms of cognitive decline unless the brain also shows evidence of vascular disease.

  There appears to be a strong link between future risk of Alzheimer's and serious head trauma, especially when injury involves loss of consciousness. You can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's by protecting your head. Wear a seat belt. Use a helmet when participating in sports. Avoid sports wherein hits to the head are commonplace (football, soccer, boxing, MMA).

  Regular physical exercise may be a beneficial strategy to lower the risk of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Exercise may directly benefit brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow in the brain Because of its known cardiovascular benefits, a medically approved exercise program is a valuable part of any overall wellness plan.

  Current evidence suggests that heart-healthy eating may also help protect the brain. Heart-healthy eating includes limiting the intake of sugar and saturated fats and making sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. No one diet is best. Two diets that have been studied and may be beneficial are the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean diet. The DASH diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits and fat-free or low-fat dairy products; includes whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, nuts, and vegetable oils; and limits sodium, sweets, sugary beverages, and red meats. A Mediterranean diet includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, and nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats.

  A number of studies indicate that maintaining strong social connections and keeping mentally active as we age might lower the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. Experts are not certain about the reason for this association. It may be due to direct mechanisms through which social and mental stimulation strengthen connections between nerve cells in the brain.

  Recent research has shown that smoking is a significant risk factor for vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, with smokers twice as likely to develop the disease as non smokers. Drug and alcohol abuse are also considered contributing factors.

  So let's not fukking take ownership of this. Let's all blame Round-up. Or Fluoride. Or the aluminum pot. Let's not think about the fact that so many of us look like elephant seals, eat like pigs, smoke like chimneys, drink like fish, have no friends as a result and are too mentally lazy to learn anything new.

  Diet, exercise, social and mental stimulation, weight control, substance abuse and generally taking care of ones self are the best mitigation strategies in the fight against Alzheimer's.
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  The Evils of Aluminum

  by NeonMadman in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  aluminum was an issue that became a real “tempest in a teapot” for the watchtower.

  it influenced their teaching for almost 50 years and, frankly, created an impression among observers that their members were off-the-wall fanatics.

  for all those years, the golden age and other watchtower publications took the position that aluminum cookware and utensils were one of the great health hazards of the 20th century.

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  Mercola is a combination healthy, natural life choices and conspIracy theorist nut job Web site.

  I wondered when the CTs would show up. The site also preaches that vaccines really do cause autism and the CDC and ALL regulatory gov groups are out to get you.
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  Banned From The Kingdom Hall

  by darkspilver in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  banned from going to the kingdom hall..... a former jehovah’s witness has been banned from visiting any of the organisation’s kingdom halls in the uk – or face going to jail.. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/judges-jail-warning-to-former-117012/.

  previous thread / discussion.

  youtube channel.

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  The next time someone posts a video of some brain dead ex-dubs crashing a dub meeting or memorial and other brain deads think it is justified as free speech, keep this example in mind. The US courts are similar; if free speech crosses a line it becomes criminal behavior.

  As we have pointed out many times, this behavior is counter productive and gives the even more brain dead dubs fodder for calling us diseased apostates.
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  Elder wants to stop by with the CO for a visit .

  by NikL in

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  so i got a text from an elder who i consider one of the good guys and a friend in his own way.. he asked if he could bring the co by for a visit.

  he said it would be "just a pleasant call and visit and will hopefully encourage my wife".

  he says that "he knows she is dealing with a ton of pressure".. in all my years around the organization, i never had a visit from the circuit overseer.

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  Every well meaning visit by an elder, CO, etc. is always, always an incident investigation as well. Ignore them. Nothing good can result from giving them an audience.
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  Living with Your Parents Well Into Adulthood the Norm?

  by Sorry in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i don't want to seem like a jerk.

  i know full well economic times are not the greatest.

  there's no shame in struggling and staying with your family until you're back on your feet.

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  Double Ditto to the above.
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  Living with Your Parents Well Into Adulthood the Norm?

  by Sorry in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i don't want to seem like a jerk.

  i know full well economic times are not the greatest.

  there's no shame in struggling and staying with your family until you're back on your feet.

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  Ok lazy brained, the empirical data:

  The numbers of 25 - 34 year olds living with their parents is at a record high in the US. See the chart below for historical data. It's not just the dubs, and yes it is a generational shift.

  From 2016: Pew researchers noted that a challenging job market, particularly for young men, is a major factor driving the trend. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 5.7 percent of men ages 25 to 34 are unemployed, a full percentage point lower than older men. Analysis of census data shows that 36 percent of older millennials without jobs live with their parents, compared with 18 percent of employed men. is also a big part of the story. Analysis shows that just 15 percent of older millennial men with a college degree live with their parents, compared to 26 percent with only a high school degree.

  Poor job prospects may be making young men less desirable for marriage, since most women look for men with a steady job. But older millennial women are also living at home in bigger numbers. Overall, a $17,000 earnings gap between college educated and high school educated adults age 25 to 32.

  This also explains why the under-educated males like Trump so much. He appeals to their failures; it's not their fault. It's the Chinese and Mexican trade policies. It's the immigrants. When the real reason they are being left behind is because the economy has changed to the point of rewarding ambition, education and entrepreneurial aptitudes and not rewarding those lacking ambition and education. Trump promising to bring back blue collar jobs is in direct response to those who feel entitled and are too lazy to do anything but whine about it.

  This also ties in directly with the recent OP regarding where our collective DNA will be in a few thousand years. What humans view as the 'fittest' DNA is changing, and those who do not meet the new normal will be left behind and will be less likely to pass along their DNA.

  That will be $1000. I don't work cheap. And you are welcome.

  
  
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  The sugar cube.

  by The Rebel in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  firstly thanks to cofty & smiddy for the kind words on my " final post" .

  this post is simply to say over two months have passed since my last post and since then i have with my wife and son seen elton john live, visited stockholm, berlin, and most importantly appreciated " the natural beauty of my neighbourhood" with out even thinking about the watchtower.

  i have also attended 3 watford football matches with my son and made better relationships with my parents, discovered harvey's draught beer and made new friends in my local pub.

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  The Rebel is back. Most excellent. Glad all is well in your world. Live life to the full.
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  What will humans look like in 1000000 years?

  by James Mixon in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  ok, the bible is a fascinating book of fairy tales, so we move on..e. zolfagharifard, some guy states "humans will be very different creatures in just 1000 years from now due to climate change,artificial intelligence and genetic mutations are all set to transform our bodies in drastic ways.

  a mixture of biology and machine on the inside.

  this is only 1000 years from now, what the hell will humans look like in 100000 years????

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  One thing I should have stressed even more in my dissertation about what our DNA will look like in the future. For 100,000 years half the population has either had no choice regarding the DNA they would pass on or their choices were based on having the best chance on survival of themselves and their children. They are called females.

  The bible and Islam are full of examples wherein the conquering marauders killed all the males and impregnated all the females. Boko Haran and ISIS are recent examples. And Genghis did his part as well. Which ensures that little Genghis and Muhammed and Jacob will be chips off the old block - violent males lacking self control who think that forced subjugation is A-OK.

  But when the 'fittest' are violent males who make great warrior protectors and who think that forced subjugation is A-OK because that is the reality of the world in which they live, the process is working perfectly. We are changing what being the 'fittest' means, and that is the key to evolutionary improvement.

  It was and still is common for young girls to be bartered or given to older, wealthier more powerful males.

  When women are empowered and educated, when they have their own financial security and do not have to rely on an alpha male to protect them from the marauders, pillagers and rapists, they will be free to make much different decisions about mates.

  That, IMHO, will have the single most powerful impact on our future DNA.

  We are seeing it already in industrialized nations.
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  A Believer....... A naughty, naughty sheep....

  by DATA-DOG in

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  2. beliefs

  "a believer" seems to be our new apologist/disobedient sheep.

  "a believer" ignores the "spirit-directed"/"bible-based" commands of the gb/fds!

  shame on you, "a believer"!!!!

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  DD, Ditto.

  But at least A Believer has the stones to own it. Unlike our other favorite dub stalker FormerBrother. I mean CurrentBrother.