Bi-Weekly Tarot Reading: 5-3-15 through 5-16-15
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Blog #42: The Dangers of Microwaves
Legacy of the Divine Tarot
ACE OF COINS: Wonderful opportunities await for those who are willing to make something new and exciting happen in their lives. Aces mean new beginnings, and this card represents something new coming into your life in an area related to the physical material world--job/career, finances, health, home, sense of stability and security. So if you have been thinking of making some changes, now is the time to get started because this energy will give you a great boost.
DEATH: Now is indeed a good time to let go of the old ways of doing things to make way for something new. Transformation is already occurring for many, and this bi-weekly will bring more changes that will help you move forward. Embrace whatever changes unfold, and just go along for the ride. You may be amazed at what happens.
6 OF CUPS: The past is impacting the present somehow. Rather than thinking about how wonderful things were in the past, focus instead on what you want to accomplish now. Realize how your successes of the past are having an effect on what you do now, so use this energy to best advantage by staying in a positive mindset. Create the future you want by learning from the past, giving yourself recognition for previous successes, and let this advance you now towards a beautiful future.
BI-WEEKLY THEME: Something new and exciting is headed your way, so use every opportunity to make great things happen. Major changes and true transformation can be yours if you just allow yourself to see how you can bring new things into your life. Learn from past experiences, take actions now to create a wonderful future, and let the next two weeks be a time of revelation and joy.
Blog #42: The Dangers of
Microwaves
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There is no doubt that microwaves, which have been around
for over 30 years, are very convenient.
However, it is important to be aware that there are some dangers
associated with them, even though some authors want us to believe that there is
really nothing serious to be worried about.
Before listing some of the concerns related to microwaves, you
may be wondering how do they work to heat up food?
Microwaves are a form of radiation and heat food by causing
water molecules in the food to vibrate violently at very high frequencies. This
causes the water to eventually turn into steam, and it is the steam that produces
the heat. But that is not all that
happens—this process results in a change to the food’s chemical structure. When this occurs, the molecular structure is
changed--the water molecules are torn apart and actually deformed--and therein
lies one problem. This process damages the nutrients and vitamins that were
originally in raw foods such as vegetables.
Given below is a summary
of some of some important points:
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Microwave ovens do not heat up food evenly. The
part that is overcooked is subject to changes in molecular structure, which can
result in the formation of dangerous carcinogenic substances. The undercooked parts could lead to food poisoning, such as meat that is not cooked properly.
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The nutrient loss in vegetables can be a problem
when cooked in a microwave oven, as is the case with boiling, frying, or roasting food, so the
best option is to steam vegetables or sautéing and baking them at low
temperatures. Research has been done on
broccoli, asparagus, garlic, and milk—see http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/microwave-cancer_b_684662.html).
However, not everyone agrees with this assessment—see http://blog.zocdoc.com/is-a-microwave-dangerous-fact-vs-myth/; this author downplays the dangers.
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Microwavable foods that are processed and
packaged contain various harmful chemicals when ingested. Even some of the containers are made from
known carcinogens (like dioxins) that can be absorbed into the food during the
microwave process.
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The quality of fresh food has declined over the
past 100 years due to soil depletion, unsustainable farm practices, crop
overproduction, and use of pesticides and herbicides. Even if you eat only
organic products, there is no guarantee that you are getting all the nutrients
and minerals you need. And if you
include use of microwaves in this mix, it is easy to see the additional harm
that is produced by microwaves.
Ø
The door or hinges of an oven that are not
properly sealed can result in microwave leaks that are dangerous. Even when the oven is operating correctly, it
is best to stay at least 20 inches away from it when in use.
Ø
There is some research to show that microwaves
can be harmful to health, such as affecting the heart rate, and in some
susceptible individuals the microwaves caused spikes in blood sugar. (See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/microwave-cancer_b_684662.html).
There is also
something called “microwave sickness” that can occur in people who have been exposed
to high levels of microwave radiation.
Ø
The Russians conducted 20 years of research on
microwaves, and as a result banned microwave ovens from 1976-1987. This research showed that concerns about
microwave cooking have some validity.
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On the molecular
level, there is a real difference between microwave cooking and
conventional cooking, as previously mentioned.
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An experiment conducted for a high school
science fair clearly demonstrated that microwaved filtered water (that was
cooled) given to a plant caused the plant to die within days. But another
identical plant given filtered water that was boiled on a regular stove (and cooled) grew
normally during the same amount of time. (www.globalresearch.ca/the-dangers-of-microwave-radiation-cannot-be-ignored/24342ngerous-fact-vs-myth/#sthash.24oOlCmN.dpuf)
The bottom line is to use microwaves with discernment, and try to limit their use. Here are some ways this can be done:
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Use discernment when using microwaves, and try
to limit their use.
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Plan ahead by taking frozen food out of the
freezer, giving it enough time to defrost.
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Make soups and stews in large quantities that
can be frozen in smaller freezer bags and then defrosted in water until it can
be reheated more quickly on a stove.
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Use a toaster oven in place of a microwave.
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Try eating more organic raw foods that don’t
need to be cooked.
Sources
www.globalresearch.ca/the-dangers-of-microwave-radiation-cannot-be-ignored/24342ngerous-fact-vs-myth/#sthash.24oOlCmN.dpuf
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