Bio Chem

  1. “The banana equivalent dose is the radiation exposure received by eating a single banana” How helpful a tool is this, in your opinion?  Not very helpful at all in my opinion.   Where was that particular banana grown?  Pesticides?  What kind of banana is it?  What did it go through in terms of shipping and handling before it was eaten or measured for the radiation? 2. “….there’s nothing to suggest 5G mm Wave is a significant health risk” (Is 5G dangerous?) Are you convinced?  I am not entirely sure on this one,  I think some of it may be hype, some of it may be true.  So we are now going to be blasting a new frequency all around the world, that they say is safe, but who is they?   Haven't we seen cancer increases as technology increases?  Are there any real longer term studies of what this does to our bodies?  In my mind, these tech giants that pushing the edge of all this stuff constantly are just getti...

 My thoughts on today's class....  I have really enjoyed every class we have had so far and i love the diverse group that we have also.  I really enjoy hearing the other points of view, the way we agree on certain topics (vaccines) and hearing someone express themselves.  the breakout rooms are wonderful for the size of the class, and having those mixed up every week is wonderful as well.  I get to talk to people that, given the current social stuff going on, might never have been able to have these talks with other people.  Whether they are like minded or not, these are all good people who are sacrificing their time and lives for the betterment of others, and that is commendable.

As far as thte discussion in class, i like that most people are on the same page when it comes to the covid treatments and vaccines.  especially the vaccines.  In that everyone is a bit weary about it.  I was also bouncing back and fourht between clinic and discussion because i had to do an intake. Misophonia - have I ever come across it,  of course, I have it.  I would say that everyone has it at some point or to some degree.  For some it's chewing noises, for others it's the knuckle cracking or possible tapping on something.  By how intense the feeling is I would say depends on the persons energy or mood.  Or maybe some just waling around wanting to kill people that sneeze near them?  who knows?  But i do think that at some point, everyone will experience some form of misophonia.

  1. “Researchers estimate 150 cases should be enough to prove that a vaccine is at least 50% effective. The large number of volunteers in each study is an effort to make sure those 150 cases occur as rapidly as possible.” (Why Tens Of Thousands Of People Are Key To Testing A COVID-19 Vaccine) Are you reassured by this approach?   I think that this is a terrible approach to trying to validate a vaccine for the masses.  150 people is nowhere near the amount of people needed to test, much less get ready for distribution to the general public throughout the nations of the world.  there is nowhere the needed variety of bodies and body types to say that it is approved or effective.  What about allergies and immunological disorders?  What about diabetics alone?  There are so many variations of so many pre-existing diseases that saying that just because it worked for 150 people, actually, make that at least 75 people, that it is good for 75 million, ...

  The Placebo/Nocebo Discussion – what are your own views on this? I am still in a mindset that if the placebo or nocebo is helping someone feel better and lead a healthier life,  I am all for it.   A while ago,  my mindset was different...  I would see people doing various types of yoga, and I would think...all this mess over standing around and stretching, and even some in a hot A** room, just go workout and build some strength... But my viewpoint of this part of the world have changed, and now I believe that no matter what it is that is working for you, to have a better and healthier life, I am all for it.  I don't care if it's yoga, meditation, tai Chi, walking backwards or patting your head and rubbing your belly while standing on one foot.  Go for it, do what your body is telling you to do, get your mind and body communicating and in sync and lead a healthy life!!!

 Well,  I was pretty content that most people are thinking logically about the vaccines that they say are safe and almost ready for distribution.  Logically in the manner that there is some mistrust going on and people aren't jumping all over something that "they" say will help and make you not get sick.   I also find it interesting this whole vaccine thing...  to me, it is just a race to get it made so the financials will come pouring in...  Maybe it's just me, but the whole industry of the vaccine stuff seems so cold and heartless.  Sure, the individuals maybe be medical minded people that really do care about saving and preserving lives, but the industry as a whole seems like all it cares about is meeting just enough requirements to get the drug/vaccine produced so that they can bump the stock and make more money.,