In my podcast this week, I'll be listing several charities that distribute food to  hungry people, both locally and around the world. A few of these charities are connected to gift-giving here in this country. In other words, if you buy a gift through them, they will give food and money to starving children around the world.

Here are the links to the feeding programs I mentioned:

http://wfp.org

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In this episode, I discuss the important role that your gut bacteria play in establishing a balance between fighting off potential invaders while allowing for further growth of your beneficial microorganisms. When this balance is upset by cracks in your intestinal membrane, the resulting havoc can affect your immune system and your thyroid functions. This problem is perhaps solvable by the elimination  of damage to that important intestinal wall.

This photo was taken during my 3 week trip to France in 1983. That bottle of wine cost about $2 American dollars at the time.

Here are a few links if you'd like to read more about this topic:

This one talks about an imbalance of thyroid hormones possibly linked to a leaky gut.

http://chriskresser.com/the-thyroid-gut-connection/

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The subject for this week's podcast is about the MA "right to know" movement regarding a proposal for GMO  labeling in Massachusetts. I read a transcript from my personal testimony at the Massachusetts state house.

Massachusetts will most likely pass H.32422, but we will  need the support of other states to prevent Monsanto from putting an end to everyone's efforts here and throughout the country.

On the federal level, there is a legislative bill organized by Monsanto, that will interfere with our basic right to know what is in our food. I will keep you informed of any developments that I see coming. In the meantime, there are plenty of petitions floating around to try to stop Monsanto. Here is one:

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In part 2 of "what's in this thing? A look at ready-to-eat breakfast cereals" I check out the side of the box for 3 did different organic breakfast cereals. I also did my pseudo-professional taste test. The winner of my taste test was the nature's promise organic honey nut O's, which seemed, to me, to have the right balance of nutrition and flavor without having to add additional sugar.

Here is the famous "I'm mad as hell" scene from the movie, Network:

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In this episode, I attempt to de-mystify the recent W.H.O. report that links red meat products (especially Cured or Processed meats) to certain types of cancers.

Here are a few of the links that I mentioned in the podcast. These links can be found on my website, episode 067.

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In this week's episode, I go hunting in the grocery aisles to compare a few ready to eat breakfast cereals.

As you already know, there is an overwhelming amount of choices to be made  among the cereals. So, ultimately it's a balancing act between the desire for good flavor and the desire to control added sugar and chemical additives.

You can request my review of your favorite breakfast cereal by emailing me at [email protected].

As I've mentioned before, the witch hysteria is literally happening outside my window right now. I edited out as much screaming teenagers as I could for this podcast. The witch museum (below) is right outside my front door, and to the left.

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In this episode we discuss what hypnosis can possibly do or not do for you.

There are free YouTube videos that you can use for self hypnosis if you would like to try it out for yourself.

Here is one example:

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In this episode, We go diving into evidence for a possible link between risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the sudden rise in Alzheimer's disease.

Should we feel empowered because we will have control over whether or not we will get Alzheimers?

Absolutely!

Here's the link to the website article on the 7 stages of Alzheimer's disease:

http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-disease-stages

If you're interested in this topic, you may want to check out episode #36 on Alzheimer's disease: http://healingoutsidethebox.net/2015/02,

and episode #40 on Blue zones: http://healingoutsidethebox.net/2015/03

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In this light and fluffy episode, I discuss the wonders of the all-American pumpkin.

For recipes with pumpkin and butternut squash, check out this kindle e-book, Green on the Inside:

http://http://www.amazon.com/Green-Inside-1-Jeanne-Tiberio-ebook/dp/B00BSAIF2G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1443893638&sr=8-4&keywords=green+on+the+inside

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In this episode, I tell the story of my adventures going to the Massachusetts State House to testify in favor of GMO labeling in Massachusetts.

It is also a history lesson about notable professors who dared to publish their findings and have their integrity brought into question by the food industry.

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