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Genetically modified lettuce saves lives!

March 07, 2015
Jason "Pepe"

Leafy greens like lettuce may soon be the most cost effective way to manufacture medicines. The concept is controversial because it involves genetic modification of the lettuce. Manipulating genes is nothing new. Mother nature has been manipulating genes since the beginning of life.

 All life has a reproductive system and a set of blueprints (Genome/DNA). When this blueprint is modified it has a natural order or sequence. Nature does not take genes from a fish and put it into a plant. Human beings on the other hand can do this and much, much more than you can imagine. So this fact alone should in my opinion scare the hell out of you!

 These new GMO organisms have patents that earn huge profits for the manufacturers. We could go on and on about this subject for years and we probably will.

 Let's get back to the topic of this article. Today serious research and real results have been achieved in curing more than thirty diseases. These cures are a direct result of engineering the DNA of many edible plants. Currently, the most promising of all are lettuce plants.

So who is the leader right now in this field and what diseases are being cured in clinical trials with mice?

 The man responsible for this amazing and still controversial research is Doctor Henry Danielle of the University of Pennsylvania. The diseases that have been cured so far include diabetes, HIV, cholera, malaria, polio and others.

So how does this work?

 Plants have cells that are totipotent. This means that all the different tissues of a plant can be grown from a single cell. A scientist can modify one cell and then grow all the same plants from that one cell. This process can be replicated producing millions or even billions of the same plant. Every one of these plants would contain the Therapeutic protein that cures the target disease.

So why use genetic manipulation of plants to create medicines?

 One good reason is that using edible plants reduces the dangers of allergic reactions. The use of plants like lettuce are fast growing and can be grown in greenhouses using hydroponics to minimize any soil borne pathogens. These plants based medicines of course would have a patent making them very valuable and profitable. On the other hand they should be much less expensive to purchase as a result of the lower cost to manufacture. The pharmaceutical giants would be at a disadvantage because the vaccines/medicines they manufacture require refrigeration and very expensive purification methods to produce. With lettuce all you need to do is freeze dry the lettuce containing the therapeutic protein/medicine and store it in a powder form without additional purification or refrigeration.

One big concern! Are these GMO medicinal plants safe for the environment?

 According to Dr. Danielle, he is not engineering these plants in the way that the agro biotech giants (Dow, Monsanto) produce GMO's. He does not work with the plants nuclear genome. This does not allow for the creation of transgenic corn, soy, cotton etc...

 Transgenic plants can produce flowers sending out pollen that can cross pollinate with wild species or non GMO corn and create new mutations.

 Today many people are concerned that these could cause serious environmental dangers. Let your imagination take over and give this some thought. Hmmm. Well, I sure can think of it as a serious environmental risk how about you?

 The way Doctor Danielle engineers the lettuce eliminates the risk of cross pollination. All of his plants are greenhouse grown and they are produced from seed that are identical to the mother plant and contain the therapeutic protein needed to fight the disease targeted. The medicine is made only from the leaf and not from the seed.

So when will these new wonder drugs be available?

 No one can be sure. The FDA must first approve the medicines and these drugs must of course make it past clinical trials. All of this effort takes time and lot's of money. As for the money, the future is bright with continued funding by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other charitable organizations.

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Your health, liberty, freedom and pursuit of happiness

Your health, liberty, freedom and pursuit of happiness

Recently I read an article on Mother Jones about contaminated genetically modified corn and another article elsewhere on GMO contaminated alfalfa. These are just some of the examples of how we are being screwed royally. Not just in the food supply but in so many other ways.

Every American Citizen is being impacted by GMO'S, the Farm Bill, The Patriot Act,  Corporate welfare, Banks, Wall street and greed!

If you believe in the right to free speech and the United States Constitution & the Bill of Rights, then wake up, your eyes are closed. You and I are all now monitored in the USA. Most people know this and don't even care. For Gods sake the news has been talking about it openly and so it is what it is. Incredible!

So why care? Because of the fear factor that's why? Anything you say or think good or bad can come back to haunt you and your family for ever. Do you see that?

Facebook, Twitter and all Social Media is a convenient tool that can be and is most likely being exploited every second of every day. We apparently love to give away all our information. We also like to express our opinions and beliefs. Right? So how many dare to speak? Fear is a means to control, don't you think?

Someone once said..  "The people should not fear the government. The government should fear the people". Now that's what I call true checks and balances.

So what should the government be afraid of? They will always fear a united citizenry! Not a citizenry armed for a battle with weapons, but one that is tired, abused and seeking a level, just playing field.

We the people are the government we are in control right?

Really? Not when we are splintered into all kinds of groups. To divide is a tactical maneuver to efficiently deal with numerous opponents. Do you see this today in the so called news media and in politics?

Wake up and demand that your government represent you the people and not allow lobbyists to influence that which is against your best interests and your rights under our constitution.

Speak out and hold legislators accountable with the power of your voice, your vote and by uniting people not dividing them. If you care, then you must lead the way, then represent the people. Too often we allow elected individuals to be our leaders. That's a bunch of crap. We vote and they direct our wishes for our benefit. "Yes keep dreaming you are saying right now as you read this." Am I right? You are laughing at me because I don't live in the real world and I want to change it.

Money may not buy you true love, but it will get you elected. The impact of the Farm Bill and many other laws primarily benefit large multinational corporations and do nothing to help citizens. The purpose of these laws is to make money and lots of it. The health and true well being of the citizenry is not important when these laws are passed.  If they did then why are so many of us sick and dying in such an advanced nation as ours? Why is the middle class evaporating and why are most of us working harder than ever to survive?

Why is healthcare out of reach and out of control in cost and care?

I always say profit is not a dirty word, but don't you think greed is?

Can anyone compare the dollar figures for corporate welfare to welfare food programs?

I wonder why Corporate welfare seems to be okay.

So here is the part you might call me a lefty right? No, don't do that! We are falling into the label trap, divide and conquer and we all lose. Some will win but are you one of those winners? Do you think so really? Stay with me and think please. The American people are not intentionally brain dead. New technology is just making more of us brain dead everyday. We walk around tethered to a smartphone or other gizmo we can't seem to put down and forget. For Gods sake Mine is in my hand more than I care to admit. Why?

Okay let me conclude by saying that as long as we stay united as people on the issues affecting our health, freedom and right to earn a decent living, start a business and keep the monopolies away, we will be able to live the American Dream. Everything else we can figure out later.

Now go plant a fruit tree or some veggies. Make sure the label says GMO Free or USDA organic. So far USDA means non GMO. Wonder how long that will last?

Should I push the SHARE button? Hell yes, no fear people!

Peace,

Jason "Pepe"
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The Loquat tree, tasty healthy fruit & medicine?

The Loquat tree, tasty healthy fruit & medicine?

By: Jason “Pepe”

Mother Nature offers us some amazing gifts and spectacular beauty. We live on this planet and breathe the air, drink the water and we can enjoy the incredible variety of nutrition she provides.

A huge part of our nutrition is derived from plants of all species. Plants also provide medicine and they can also be poisonous to some creatures and yet safely eaten by others.

One interesting tree I would like to discuss with you is the Loquat Tree Eriobotrya japonica. Loquat trees are found almost all over the world.

Some of you may know the tree as Nispero de Japon in Spanish or Japanese Plum, Nespolee in Italian. Many other common names are also used worldwide.

The Loquat tree has been grown in Japan and China for thousands of years. The tree was first discovered in 1690 by a Botanist named Kaempfer. The Loquat tree is related to roses believe it or not!

Loquat trees produce delicious yellow orange fruits much like little pears or plums. They are excellent tasting sweet and slightly tart when ripe.

The best varieties I have come to grow and enjoy eating are Yehuda, Champagne, Christmas, Bradenton and some others. These named varieties are grafted and have been around for many years.

Loquat trees are easy to grow and are evergreen. The trees produce two crops per year on average. These trees are typically pollinated by bees. Trees grow in subtropical and mild-temperate climates. The best crop is generally from early February to March in Florida.

Besides eating the fruit for its delicious flavor and nutrition, some make a tea from the leaves for relaxation and extracts from the tree are used in Ancient Traditional Medicine. The tea is reported to relieve diarrhea, depression and counteract intoxication. Leaves can also reduce swelling.

*See Disclaimer regarding any medicinal or health uses!

Additional Health Benefits of Loquat Leaf

Loquat Leaf is believed to offer incredible health benefits. Keep reading you 

probably will be surprised the tree offers so much to us in so many ways.

Loquat Leaf Extracts Aids Mucous Membranes

Loquat leaf helps your body release anti-oxidants known to fight aging.

Loquat leaf produces a variety of chemicals shown to increase insulin production which may help to reduce diabetes.

Loquat Leaf Assists the Liver in Detoxifying Chemicals

Loquat leaf contains (B-17), and this substance is known to help combat liver disorders as well as supporting the livers ability to process and eliminate poisons in the body.

Much research is being conducted worldwide on the benefits of Loquat extracts from all parts of this wonderful tree given to us by Mother Nature. Some studies are ongoing in cancer research as well as in the production of anti-viral medications.

* DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Do not rely on this information to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your health care professional. We grow fruit trees and are not health care professionals.

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"We are humans and we are not genetically modified.

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"We are humans and we are not genetically modified. At least not yet. One day, we may be. Will we let it happen?"

Jason "Pepe" Sept 28, 2012

Can you imagine how beautiful it would be if we all had plenty of organic fruits and vegetables within our reach locally? Today more and more people are rethinking just about everything and local food production is high on the list.

Once upon a time almost every person had food from the garden at their fingertips. Today we go to supermarkets and basically eat out of a box. Look at the size of the supermarkets fresh fruit and veggies section. How big is that area compared to the rest of the buildings square footage? It's really small when you think about it. Do you know what that box of so called food contains? Sure you know the calories, fats etc. Do you know what genetically modified organisms are in that box you are going to eat?

Now I know that we can't all be farmers, but is it that hard to plant a few food producing trees and shrubs? No it's really not! The joy of eating fresh healthy produce right from your home or sharing some with your neighbors is truly worthwhile.

Here are some ideas:

Start a blog, go on facebook, twitter and other social media sites and spread the word. We should work hard to promote urban farming that's sustainable, organic, non toxic and no GMO'S.
Speak out and get involved. Learn about the subject and get vocal, write, protest and please wake up this nations youth to the direction they are being forced into.

Plant valuable trees on your property and encourage friends and family to do the same. What are valuable trees? Well, fruit trees can be a great investment that helps feed your family and also helps the environment. Trees are our friends and our world could not exist as we know it without them.

But Pepe, I don't have a place to plant a tree or start a garden? Well how about talking to family, friends, neighbors, schools and of course if you have the stomach for it "Politicians" Maybe they have some land you can use and share the crop.

A very smart elderly customer of mine purchases trees and gives them to her sons and daughters. What a beautiful thing for a family to work together this way. She has been doing this and so have others.

An old friend used to say I should remember that there is strength in numbers. More people planting more food producing trees and shrubs can make a huge impact on our local supplies.

More people speaking out and helping promote urban farming on a local level will be an incredible bonus to our health, economy and environment. Think local and stop thinking global. Global is non sustainable. Does that make sense? Local thinking and local action in this direction will be good for every American Citizen.

Some folks around the country are actually growing and selling fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and more right from small urban yards of about one quarter acre. One family in Pasadena California has been doing it for over ten years. Here is a link, http://urbanhomestead.org/ so you can see for yourself.

Buying local is not easy, but with time it will be.

Having locally grown food offers us fresher food and less dependence on fossil fuels and that's a good thing, don't you think? Why should we be eating mangoes from Mexico in Florida, it just makes no sense does it? What about garlic from China? OMG it's true, have a look at the labels.

Let's make buying locally a reality, get involved in your community and start community gardens. A healthier lifestyle and cleaner environment begins with each and every one of us.

Jason "Pepe"
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