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bookmark_borderThe Benefits of Happiness

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ABOUT BEING HAPPY

Being happy has numerous health benefits, both physical and psychological. Here are some of the key benefits:

  1. Improved Heart Health: Studies have shown that happiness and positive emotions are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Positive emotions can lead to lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, and healthier cholesterol levels, all of which contribute to better heart health.
  2. Strengthened Immune System: Happiness and positive emotions have been linked to a stronger immune system. People who are happier tend to have higher levels of immune-boosting antibodies and are less susceptible to infections and illnesses.
  3. Reduced Stress Levels: Happiness acts as a buffer against stress, helping to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and contribute to a range of health problems, so reducing stress through happiness is beneficial for overall health.
  4. Longer Lifespan: Research suggests that happier people tend to live longer than those who are unhappy or stressed. Positive emotions have been associated with a decreased risk of mortality from various causes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and accidents.
  5. Better Mental Health: Happiness is closely linked to improved mental well-being and a reduced risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Positive emotions can enhance resilience, coping skills, and self-esteem, making individuals more psychologically resilient in the face of life’s challenges.
  6. Enhanced Social Connections: Happy people tend to have stronger social support networks and more satisfying relationships, which are important for overall health and well-being. Positive emotions foster empathy, kindness, and cooperation, strengthening social bonds and promoting a sense of belonging and community.
  7. Increased Resilience: Happiness and positive emotions can build psychological resilience, helping individuals to bounce back from setbacks, overcome adversity, and adapt to change more effectively. Resilient individuals are better able to navigate life’s ups and downs and maintain a sense of optimism and hopefulness.

Overall, cultivating happiness and prioritizing positive emotions can have profound benefits for both physical and psychological health, contributing to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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With Benefits

[Intro]
[Harmonica]
[Female Vocals]
[Female Backing Vocals]
Does this come with benefits?
Cures fits and rage, at any stage
Anti-age
… that’s why I smile, all the while
Smile!

[Break]

[Verse 1]
In this life, we’re chasing dreams
But happiness, oh, it’s more than it seems
It’s not just a feeling, it’s a way to heal
Body and mind, you’re my “for real”

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just temporary style
Improved heart wealth, knowing you’re soon
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
Enchanted meant, connections, delight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Verse 2]
Lower pressure, low, low, low, below
Inflamed all down, do, de, do, do, down
Down, go down
Happiness helps turn that frown around
Boosting what you see, frames what one sees
With every laugh, we find a little peace
Piece oh peace

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just a temporary style
Improved heart wealth, anxiety immune
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Bridge]
Through the ups and downs, the twists and turns
Happiness helps us weather, helps us learn
It builds us up, makes us stand tall
With happiness, we can conquer all

[Break]
[Outro]
So let’s hold on tight to the joy within
With happiness, we know we’ll win
With benefits that make life right
It’s…
With benefits

[End]
[Silence]

Happy for a While

[Intro]
[Flute]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Bridge]
From ear-to-ear
Hear
Hear
Right here

[Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]]
Guitar far and near
Near and far
What’s there not to like?
A bizarre bazaar
Complainers take a hike
Sustainers, alright!

[Break]
[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Verse 2]
Wish upon a star
Shared bizarre bazaar
Shines both near and far
Delight of twilight
… into the night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Break]
[Verse 3]
Wish upon a star
Doesn’t matter who you are
Priceless, bizarre bazaar
Where you can dance all night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Outro]
Can you smile for a while?
Smile!
Can you smile for a while?
Smile….

[End]

[Silence]

ABOUT THE SONG
This study was originally published in 1995. In essence, it is a global forecast that predicts a Social Justification in which humans will force themselves to “tunnel underground“. Help us dig out and see the light!

For What It’s Worth

[Intro]
[Folk Guitar]
[Flute]
[Instrumental]
[Spoken]
For what it’s worth, Mother Earth
Worth my birth

[Verse 1]
For what it’s worth,
Mother Earth
The worth of birth on Mother Earth
With ease, please, please, please
Now I live to give, give, give
Live to give

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus[
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Verse 2]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
Try and escape dying
Buying into trying, “Man’s can”
Can stop the not
And the not knot….
Why not?

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Break]

[Outro]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
No can’t dance, at any chance
No not
Nor whatnot….
Can, Man, can

Outrageous Feeling Advantageous

[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Increase tempo]
Your advantage
Turn the page

Outrageous
Feeling advantageous
All of us!

[Verse 1]
To be alive: advantageous
Not have died: advantageous
The verge of thrive: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Break]

[Bridge]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Verse 2]
Given a chance: advantageous
Feel free to dance: advantageous
And, ohh romance: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Verse 3]
Given a choice: advantageous
Given a voice: advantageous
Heaven rejoice: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Outro]
Age
Your advantage
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page

It’s a Riant

[Intro]
[Laughing]
That was a good one
Let ‘er run
In for some fun

[Verse 1]
Pleased, glad, so glad
Opposite of mad
Blissful, joyous
Euphoric, music, music

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 2]
Joyful, content, rye-ant
Self-reliant pliant
Giant riant celebration station
Join the rye-ant nation

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 3]
Prosperous for us
Fortunate proportionate
Euphoriant rye-ant
Why not try it?

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 4]
Felicitous so delicious
Paradisial, paradisaical
Oh, so therapeutical
Rye-ant reliant

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Outro]
Oh, yeah
Rye-ant riot

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bookmark_borderMental Health Impacts of Climate Change

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By Daniel Brouse

The environmental changes and uncertainties associated with climate change can contribute to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost all survivors of climate-related disasters suffer from mental distress and experience PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.

Pollution and climate change can have severe health impacts, leading to the loss of lives through various direct and indirect mechanisms. An overview of how pollution and climate change contribute to adverse health outcomes:

Pollution:

  1. Air Pollution:
    • Respiratory Issues: Inhalation of air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone (O3), can cause or exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    • Cardiovascular Effects: Air pollution is linked to cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Fine particulate matter can enter the bloodstream, affecting the cardiovascular system.
  2. Water Pollution:
    • Waterborne Diseases: Contaminated water sources can harbor pathogens, leading to waterborne diseases like cholera, dysentery, and gastrointestinal infections.
    • Chemical Exposure: Industrial pollutants, agricultural runoff, and untreated sewage can introduce harmful chemicals into water supplies, posing long-term health risks.
  3. Soil Pollution:
    • Food Contamination: Polluted soil can lead to the contamination of crops with heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful substances. Consuming contaminated food can result in health issues, including neurological problems and cancer.
  4. Noise Pollution:
    • Stress and Mental Health: Chronic exposure to high levels of noise can contribute to stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Long-term stress can impact mental health and, indirectly, physical well-being.

Climate Change:

  1. Extreme Heat:
    • Heat-Related Illnesses: Increasing temperatures, especially during heatwaves, can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, leading to organ failure and death.
  2. Extreme Weather Events:
    • Injuries and Fatalities: Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events associated with climate change can cause injuries and fatalities directly. These events may also displace populations, leading to increased vulnerability.
  3. Vector-Borne and Infectious Diseases:
    • Changing Disease Patterns: Climate change can alter the distribution and prevalence of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. These diseases can lead to severe health complications and death. Climate change can influence the geographic range and seasonality of infectious diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of new health threats. “The magnitude of the vulnerability when you think about one or two diseases — okay, sure, we can deal with that,” professor Camilo Mora said. “But when you’re talking about 58% of the diseases, and 58% of those diseases can be affected or triggered in 1,000 different ways. So that, to me, was also revealing of the fact that we’re not going to be able to adapt to climate change.”
  4. Air Quality Impacts:
    • Worsening Respiratory Conditions: Changes in climate patterns can affect air quality, contributing to increased respiratory issues and exacerbating existing health conditions.
  5. Food and Water Scarcity:
    • Malnutrition and Dehydration: Climate change can impact agricultural productivity and water availability. This may lead to food and water scarcity, causing malnutrition, dehydration, and related health problems.
  6. Mental Health Impact:
    • Psychological Stress: The environmental changes and uncertainties associated with climate change can contribute to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost all survivors of climate-related disasters suffer from mental distress experiencing PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.

It’s important to note that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are often disproportionately affected by the health impacts of pollution and climate change. Additionally, global efforts to mitigate these impacts and transition to more sustainable practices are crucial for protecting human health and well-being.

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.

What Can I Do?
There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.

Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderLong-COVID Update

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by Daniel Brouse

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has left an indelible mark on global health, demonstrating not only its immediate threat but also the potential for enduring consequences. This article explores the profound and lasting impact of COVID-19, delving into the virus’s role in chronic conditions and its ability to leave a lasting imprint on various aspects of health.

Long-Term Complications and Excess Deaths

A COVID-19 infection often leads to persistent complications that significantly diminish both the quality of life and life expectancy. Shockingly, 10% of excess deaths can be directly attributed to COVID itself, while the remaining 90% are attributed to what can be considered COVID’s silent killers. Individuals who have experienced COVID may face a diminished quality of life and an increased risk of premature death. Dr. Rob Wust underscores this by stating, “There is something inside the body going wrong with the disease.”

Long-COVID: A Looming Reality

For those who have contracted COVID, the probability of developing chronic conditions, known as Long-COVID, is a staggering 99%. This alarming statistic underscores the pervasive and lasting impact of the virus on an individual’s health.

Key Insights into COVID-19’s Long-Term Effects

  1. Direct Impact on Organs:
    • COVID-19 has been responsible for millions of deaths and has caused long-term damage to vital organs, leaving many survivors permanently disabled.
  2. Persistent Viral Presence:
    • SARS-CoV-2 can persist in the body for months or even years, causing chronic infections and leaving behind viral proteins associated with Long-COVID. This persistence is comparable to other viruses like Chicken Pox leading to Shingles or Epstein-Barr virus contributing to Mononucleosis and Multiple Sclerosis.
  3. Compromised Immune System and Autoimmune Risks:
    • Post-COVID individuals often experience a compromised immune system and an increased risk of autoimmune diseases. Local immune responses may be disturbed by both mental and physical exertion in long-COVID patients.
  4. Genetic and Epigenetic Changes:
    • SARS-CoV-2 induces genetic and epigenetic alterations to DNA, resulting in a compromised immune system, elevated risks of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and damage to neurological, circulatory, and cardiovascular systems. Predisposed conditions are likely to escalate to more advanced stages.
  5. Complexity of Long-COVID:
    • Long-COVID is likely a multifaceted condition involving persistent virus presence, residual viral proteins, and lasting epigenetic and genetic changes, potentially lasting indefinitely.
  6. Increased Risks with Reinfection:
    • Reinfection with COVID amplifies the risks of death, hospitalization, and multi-organ damage, exacerbating underlying conditions across various bodily systems.

Understanding the epigenetic changes induced by COVID, including the downregulation of NAD+ and the impact on tryptophan, sheds light on the physical and mental health challenges faced by individuals. The deficiency in niacin, zinc, and vitamin D is a common consequence. It is crucial to recognize that COVID’s epigenetic changes may vary widely based on an individual’s genetic makeup, requiring tailored treatments for optimal outcomes.

COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 / Novel Coronavirus

bookmark_borderLong-COVID: What We Know

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by Daniel Brouse
November 29, 2023

In February of 2020, I contracted SARS-CoV-2. Then, I continued to experience long-term complications and chronic conditions. The article Long COVID Update: 3 Years of Living With It describes the symptoms and the knowledge gained from the experience.

Now I am approaching 4 years and continue to get asked for help by others. Here is what I have learned:

Long-COVID has pretty much been classified into three categories — complications from the infection, persistent virus (chronic infection), and epigenetic changes. Complications from infection are lifelong chronic conditions most often seen in the lungs and respiratory system. Persistent virus can sometimes be cured with post-infection vaccination. Epigenetic changes can sometimes be reversed but many times they cannot. It is likely some epigenetic changes can become genetic changes that may be passed on to future generations (similar to cigarette smoking.)

The increase in excess deaths and long-term amplification of genetic conditions indicates most COVID complications cannot be cured. Unfortunately, this means a shorter life-expectancy as well as a diminished quality of life. On October 26, 2023, Insurance News Network reported, “Excess mortality is the difference between the total number of deaths for a specific time period and the number that would have been expected. The numbers were naturally forecast to climb during the pandemic, but some industry and health authorities are concerned the rates haven’t greatly diminished as COVID infection rates have declined.”

Personally, it forever messed with my blood pressure, lipid profile, hepatic function panel, A1C, and others.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The reason I am aware of my condition is because I am actively researching long-COVID and am aggressively pursuing medical testing. If you had COVID, there is a 99% chance that you, too, have chronic conditions. “SARS-CoV-2 causes genetic and epigenetic changes to your DNA. These changes include long-term compromising of the immune system, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, as well as, damaging the neurological, circulatory, and cardiovascular systems. Any ailments for which you are predisposed will likely be elevated to the next stage. See your doctor. Get all the tests you can especially blood work. If you have a family history of inherited genetic disorders, seek counsel from your physician. Many of the epigenetic changes are undetected for a year or two after infection; however, the sooner treatment is started, the better. Medications, diet, and other lifestyle changes can help treat the conditions, improve your quality of life, and increase your life expectancy.

High levels of cardiovascular issues have occurred in youth. We do not know why COVID causes this problem; however, it appears NAD+ is another common factor in the youth (in effect causing them to age faster/shortening life expectancy.) We don’t know if the two are related. Niacin is recommended to help stabilize NAD+.

Did you know that milk does not naturally contain vitamin D? How about that Niacin is added to breakfast cereals? This is because most Americans main source of D and Niacin is through their “fortified” breakfast fooda. Chances are large you are starting deficient in D and Niacin. Both of these slow the aging process and prevent diseases.

Niacin is crucial to NAD+. COVID hijacks the precursors that create NAD+. Niacin is a substitute. Niacin does not cure the cause but it does treat the symptoms. At my worst symptoms, I was taking 500mg/day. After the vaccines were invented and I was vaccinated, most of my “long-COVID” symptoms (brain-fog, fatigue, inflammation, etc) subsided. Vaccination appears to have cured the persistent virus part of the disease. The epigenetic changes still persist, though. Now, I take 50mg/day to help my naturally aging NAD+. The most important part of the Niacin protocol is that you are really taking Niacin — nicotinic acid — NOT no-flush Niacin. If you are deficient in Niacin, you will flush. This will help you know you are taking the right supplement. Here is our paper on it… please feel free to ask any questions and to have me on standby the first time you take it if you have concerns. Flushing is normal and will not harm you; nevertheless, you may want to start with a small dose to mentally prepare. The paper COVID, Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid), and the Immune System helps explain Niacin in more detail.

Did you know that milk does not naturally contain vitamin D? How about that Niacin is added to breakfast cereals? This is because most Americans main source of D and Niacin is through their “fortified” breakfast foods. Chances are large you are starting deficient in D and Niacin. Both of these slow the aging process and help prevent diseases. Talk to your doctor about taking supplements.

Coronavirus: Science Based Information on the Covid-19 Virus

bookmark_borderHow to Protect Yourself From Air Pollution

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By Daniel Brouse

Climate change is a primarily caused by air pollution.

Air pollution is a primary cause of death.

The health impacts of air pollution are both cumulative and irreversible. The more polluted the air, the more severe the effects. The more polluted air you breathe over time, the more severe the effects. That is to say breathing “Moderate” quality air for 3 days might be similar to breathing “Unhealthy for Sensitive Group” quality air for 1 day. In both cases, your respiratory, circulatory, neurological, and immune systems have been damaged.

You can (and should) check your local air quality several times a day at AirNow.gov. The air quality index (AQI) goes from 0 to 500. An AQI value of 50 or below represents good air quality, while an AQI value over 300 represents hazardous air quality.

Particulate Matter (PM)

The EPA defines particulate matter (also called particle pollution): the term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Some particles, such as dust, dirt, soot, or smoke, are large or dark enough to be seen with the naked eye. Others are so small they can only be detected using an electron microscope.

Particle pollution is similar to smoking cigarettes. The more you inhale, the worse it is for you. Also, the more particles in the air you breath, the worse it is for you. Breathing air on a day with an AQI that is unhealthy is similar to smoking a half-pack of cigarettes. If you go running instead of walking, it might be equivalent to smoking 2 packs of cigarettes.

The more particulate matter you breathe in over time, the greater the cumulative effect. The impact on your health will depend on your predisposition. In all cases your risk increases for nasal and upper respiratory tract health problems, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and bronchitis, as well as premature death from heart ailments, lung disease, and cancer. Studies show that exposure can impair brain development in children and are significantly associated with the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Some of the impacts of particle pollution may be reversed overtime if further exposure to particle pollution is eliminated. After five years of quitting smoking, the risk of developing complications decreases by up to 50%.

The best lifestyle is to avoid particulate matter. Exercise outside only on days with a “Good” AQI under 50. If you must go out on days with an AQI over 50, wear an N95 mask. Indoors build and run a Corsi-Rosenthal Box filter.

Ground-level Ozone

Tropospheric ozone is low level ozone caused by humans. Tropospheric ozone is “bad ozone” that causes health problems in humans, plants to die and other destructive results. (Stratospheric ozone, the good ozone, is the ozone layer in the stratosphere that keeps 95-99% of the suns ultraviolet radiation from striking the earth.)

“Tropospheric ozone is formed by the interaction of sunlight, particularly ultraviolet light, with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, which are emitted by automobiles, gasoline vapors, fossil fuel power plants, refineries, and certain other industries.” — National Center for Atmospheric Research

Ozone primarily affects the respiratory and immune systems. The damage is permanent, untreatable and often results in death. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District reports, “Roughly one out of three people in the U.S. is at risk of experiencing ozone-related health effects.”

The best lifestyle is to avoid ozone exposure. Since heat and ultraviolet light are needed to create ozone, staying indoors offers the best protection. Neither masks nor air purifiers protect from ozone exposure. (Ozone is O3 and almost the same size as Oxygen O2)

REFERENCES
Death by Ozone
COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Ozone Know Zone
Air Pollution Kills
Indoor Air Pollution: How to Purify the Air, Aromatic Plants, and Phytoncides
Corsi-Rosenthal Box filter
The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment