Archive #5: September 26th, 2009 October 1, 2009

Spencer, Jordan and James had a great time climbing and
belaying at Pipeworks after the meeting in McKinley Park.

Topics:

What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Intro to Muscle Testing (Kinesiology)
The Importance of Trace Minerals
Our Trip to Pipeworks Sacramento

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

Sustainable agriculture is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports and enhances rural communities. Characteristics of this type of agriculture include:

Conservation and preservation. What is taken out of the environment is put back in, so land and resources such as water, soil and air can be replenished and are available to future generations. The waste from sustainable farming stays within the farm�s ecosystem and cannot cause buildup or pollution. In addition, sustainable agriculture seeks to minimize transportation costs and fossil fuel use, and is as locally-based as possible.
Biodiversity. Farms raise different types of plants and animals, which are rotated around the fields to enrich the soil and help prevent disease and pest outbreaks. Chemical pesticides are used minimally and only when necessary; many sustainable farms do not use any form of chemicals.
Animal welfare. Animals are treated humanely and with respect, and are well cared for. They are permitted to carry out their natural behaviors, such as grazing, rooting or pecking, and are fed a natural diet appropriate for their species.
Economically viable. Farmers are paid a fair wage and are not dependent on subsidies from the government. Sustainable farmers help strengthen rural communities.
Socially just. Workers are treated fairly and paid competitive wages and benefits. They work in a safe environment and are offered proper living conditions and food.

For more information: www.sustainabletable.org

Local Event October 3rd! Hoes Down Festival at Full Belly Farm yearly event and overnight camping

Introduction to Muscle Testing (Applied Kinesiology):

Applied Kinesiology (AK), also known as "muscle testing" can help you tap into your body's intuition regarding the foods and supplements that are best for you. Some well-known modern healers are also using AK with great success, including Dr. Bob Marshall of Premier Research Labs (PRL) who uses the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test (BDORT).

BDORT is a patented alternative medicine procedure in which a patient forms an 'O' with his or her fingers, and the diagnostician subjectively evaluates the patient's finger strength as he/she tries to pry them open with his/her own fingers. BDORT was invented by Dr. Yoshiaki Omura, along with several other related alternative medicine techniques.

Jordan is certified in BDORT procedures and was able to show James and Spencer how the body reacts in a strong and healthy way to:

Pure, high-quality supplements
Foods with a high trace-mineral content
High-enzyme foods, like aged cheese
True statements (including the beliefs you hold)

On the other hand, your body will react weakly to:

Supplements that are toxic or that you don't need
Foods depleted in minerals and nutritional content, or that are toxic or that you don't need
Enzyme-depleted and over-heated foods
Untrue statements (including the beliefs you don't hold)

Importance of Trace Minerals

Trace mineral levels are higher in foods grown organically and by sustainable agriculture techniques, including crop rotation. In turn, your body in a stronger and healthier way to high-mineral foods, as can be verified by Applied Kinesiology techniques. (Fun fact: Chimpanzees will instinctively eat the peel of organic bananas, but will remove the peel from non-organic bananas and eat only the fruit!)

For optimum health, choose foods with the highest trace mineral content:

Organic, sustainably grown food
Food grown with natural rain water, rather than in hot houses or with irrigated ground water
Seaweeds, including nori, and dulse or kelp granules
Foods supplemented with high-quality sea salt or salt-free Polar Mins by PRL

Our Trip to Sacramento Pipeworks:

Visit the website for Sacramento Pipeworks at touchstoneclimbing.com for further info.

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