Disclaimers... Ouch!

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Hi Folks:

 

Well, I just wanted to make a comment on the article about Manek, and a couple

of

other things, but mostly about this comment:

 

> The method of becoming a solar cooker is quite simple. According to Manek,

> you start by looking straight into the rising morning sun for only a few

> seconds. Slowly you increase the time to minutes reaching up to 30 to 35

> minutes. " If you do it gradually, your eyes will not be damaged and help

in

> charging your brain with solar energy. "

 

While most of the article sounds pretty viable, I would NEVER tell anyone to

stare

at the sun, even for a minute... it can cause irreparable damage to the retina

and

lead to blindness! You cannot even look at the sun during a full eclipse safely

because there is still a corona and the possibility of burning your retinas.

 

You can lie in the sun, bask in the sun, use solar panels to collect it,

whatever,

but don't look directly at the sun. Ever.

 

I saw this guy on TV the other day... and yes, those guys can do pretty

remarkable

things with their metabolisms, even being buried alive and sitting on nails, and

apparently staring at the sun and starving, but I can't see the relevance for

encouraging others to try it.

 

This is very reckless advice. I don't see any research to the effect that he has

done successful experiments proving staring at the sun is not damaging to anyone

else's retinas. It is not like a tan, you can't build up a tolerance and get

" used " to it. There is no melanin in the eyes, or UV blocking ability. Why do

people need to wear welding goggles or sunglasses, then?

 

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Quick segue... about the salt. You are more likely to lose electrolytes from the

bowel than anywhere else, especially if you have absorption problems or

diarrhea,

or you abuse laxatives and enemas. Sports drinks are generally way to strong,

even

if you are electrolyte depleted, and if taken at all should be diluted with

water.

If a person is vomiting or has diarrhea they are usually better off with minimal

intake for a day or two unless they are at high risk for dehydration; a short

fast

will allow the system to clear without being washed out.

 

I have worked at a lot of bike runs and marathons at the pit stops... we offer

slightly cool (not cold) water, juice, and segments of fruit (usually oranges

and

bananas) to the athletes. It is the potassium that is the problem normally more

than the sodium loss; the potassium loss can lead to cramping in the legs and

other problems. If the fluids are too cold or have concentrated sugars (like

colas

or sports drinks) they will cause bowel cramping and a " washout " of even more

electrolytes.

 

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Blessings,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

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Rev. Caroline Gutierrez Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH,, MTC

Certified in Healing Touch, Reiki, Hypnotherapy and Chios

AIM: CaroCrow

http://www.geocities.com/nrgbalance

 

" We see things not as they are but as we are. " The Talmud

 

" We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we

created them. " Albert Einstein

 

" A master is like an ocean. Ocean is there, readily available. It does not

reject

anybody. " Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

 

When seeking a guide for a path, choose someone who also walks it.