Homo evolutis

Just watched this TED talk by Juan Enriquez. Interesting stuff relating the economy to genetic engineering, which leads you to ponder the ethics of it all. I liked one quote he used,

"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. that will be the beginning."

Thank you Dave for sharing this TED talk :)

After reading the most recent David Wolfe email, on the Acid/Alkalinity Balance in the body, I have learned now another concept to factor into diet. Helping to maintain your body's correct pH value (around 7.0, it varies for different organs) can be achieved through a balanced diet. I would recommend subscribing to the email list to learn more, but here are a few highlights from the article:

The body is constantly striving to stay in balance in multiple various ways. The body needs both acid-forming and alkaline-forming foods to maintain a proper balance. It's necessary to eat foods which complement each other for this purpose. The major determining factor in whether a food will be acid-forming or alkaline-forming is the mineral content of the food. Foods rich in alkaline-forming minerals like calcium, magnesium, silicon, iron, or the Ormus elements will create alkalinity in the body. Foods rich in acid forming minerals like phosphorous, chlorine, iodine, or nitrogen will create acidity in the body. Acid-forming foods include nuts, seeds (including grains), and most sweet fruits and sweet vegetables such as carrots and beets. Other foods fall into a more neutral range meaning they do not promote either acidity or alkalinity. This range includes food such as seaweeds, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, green apples, wild berries, okra, and most types of melons. On the other end of the spectrum we find that wild land-based foods, herbs, and vegetables are the best at creating alkalinity. You may enjoy having a meal of dehydrated crackers made from nuts and seeds and topped with an avocado. These choices alone make this an acid-forming meal. However, by sprinkling some kelp flakes on top of the avocado and including a green leafy salad with this dish, you've now complemented the acid forming foods with those that will promote alkalinity.

Listening to: Dave J's myspace playlist :)

Quote of the day:

And suddenly I saw the heavens unfastened and open,

planets

palpitating plantations,

shadow perforated,

riddled with arrows,

fire and flowers,

the winding night, the universe

And I, infinitesemal being,

drunk with the great starry void,

likeness, image of mystery,

I felt myself a pure part of the abyss,

i wheeled with the stars,

my heart broke free on the open sky.

-Pablo Neruda from Poetry