https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/ Empire State Cannabis Discussion Board en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0000 wpForo 60 https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/breathe/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:31:23 +0000
I believe nose breath puts the good NO (nitric oxide?) in your breath. Opening up crusty lungs.

An entire world of difference, life changing really.

We can know how to split an atom and not know how to breathe.  Shaking my head, the years I wasted coughing and hacking]]> Health and Fitness avoca https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/breathe/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/bidet/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:45:01 +0000
I have zero experience with bidets, nothing to compare this to. But I can say that my cheeks are happier to see each other these days. ]]> Health and Fitness avoca https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/bidet/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/voluntary-recall-notice-of-mccormick-seasoning-products/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:18:13 +0000 Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Italian Seasoning Products and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

Summary
Company Announcement Date:
July 27, 2021
FDA Publish Date:
July 27, 2021
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Salmonella
Company Name:
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Brand Name:
McCormick and Frank’s
Product Description:
Italian Seasonings and RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning



Company Announcement
McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The four products subject to this recall include:

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 052100049731
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901582629
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY MAY 26 24 K, BEST BY MAY 27 24 K, BEST BY JUN 04 24 K, BEST BY JUN 05 24 K

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 2.25 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 052100038254
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901455463
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY JUN 30 24 H, BEST BY JUL 01 24 H

McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. bottle
UPC NUMBER: 52100325743
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 932574
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY Jun 12 24 H

Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g bottle
UPC NUMBER: 066200021047
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901543520
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BB / MA 2022 SEP 06

The four products were shipped to the following locations:

SHIPPING DATES: June 20, 2021 through July 21, 2021
STATES SHIPPED TO: AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI
INTERNATIONALLY SHIPPED TO: Bermuda, Canada

The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing. This recall affects cases that were shipped of the affected date codes.

McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption

Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-635-2867, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund, and with general inquires.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Stubb’s, OLD BAY, Lawry’s, Zatarain’s, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information contact:

Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson lori_robinson@mccormick.com

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
McCormick Consumer Affairs
1-800-635-2867
]]> Health and Fitness Admin https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/voluntary-recall-notice-of-mccormick-seasoning-products/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/cabbage-cabbage-we-dont-have-any-stinking-cabbage/ Mon, 31 May 2021 18:26:24 +0000 Sorry that was from Treasure of The Sierra Madre. (sort of but more badges than cabbages) 




Why is cabbage good for you?

Cabbage is high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber. (Vitamin C to reduce toxins which are the main causes of arthritis, gout, and skin diseases.)
Also, cabbage may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer including colorectal cancers. It's cheap and widely available year-round.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ]]> Health and Fitness Admin https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/cabbage-cabbage-we-dont-have-any-stinking-cabbage/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/5-ways-to-improve-your-health-and-life-using-cbd/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 12:38:34 +0000
https://www.worldhealth.net/news/5-ways-improve-your-health-and-life-using-cbd/

Every person aspires to become healthy. Health, in a broader sense, means physical, social, and mental well-being. At present, the app-based exercise regime, constricted diets, plant-based foods, and social media-inspired health fads influence the regular health regime. With polarized viewpoints, it is difficult to choose the correct practice for better health.

CBD and Health

CBD is the latest health trend that is exploding the market with its range of medical and therapeutic benefits. CBD or Cannabidiol is a primary compound found in Hemp plants. It is a potential natural alternative to many traditional medicines used for a variety of physical and psychological health complications. From skin serums to pain-relieving balms, to sparkling water, to cocktails, and even delicious edibles, CBD can be infused from anything to everything. The comforting power of CBD compels it to become an integral part of many health and wellness routines.

CBD Market

Valued at above 500 million USD in 2020, CBD is an ever-growing industry. Manufacturers are taking the absolute advantage of this growth by selling CBD through dispensaries and online portals. With the legalization of Cannabis in many nations, companies are selling various products like oil, vapes, edibles, concentrates, and even raw flowers.

Health Benefits of CBD

There are countless health benefits of CBD. Here are five of the best ways CBD can help to improve your health and life:

1. CBD can reduce inflammation

Although inflammation is the natural defense system of the body that helps to fight against intruders, sometimes it attacks cells and tissues which are otherwise healthy. Inflammation can be acute or chronic, depending on symptoms, duration, and type of disease one is suffering from. General symptoms involve redness, swelling, pain, and heat. Chronic inflammation can also see anxiety, mood disorder, and insomnia apart from all other signs.

CBD stimulates the Endocannabinoid System of the body that maintains several physiological functions in the body; one of them is reducing the inflammation and associated symptoms. CBD can act upon both types of inflammation and regulate the immune system to lower neuropathic pain.

2. CBD and Sexual Health

Stress, performance-related anxiety, and concern of self-image often mar intimacy and sex, gradually diminishing the urge for sex and affecting mental well-being. CBD may prove to be the latest sex-enhancer by reducing inhibitions, increasing the desire, alleviating penetration pain, and hence escalating the pleasure.

A survey by Remedy Review shows that 68% of people who used CBD for sex had lesser feelings of anxiety and insecurities; they also noticed a positive mood, enhanced performance, and improved sex. A self-report study also found that Cannabis can enhance the desire for sex in some users. CBD can thus help to promote sensations, better arousal, and ultimate satisfaction.

3. CBD and Skin Health

In addition to the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, research has revealed that CBD has antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities. All of these properties make CBD the perfect alternative to any conventional skin treatment available. CBD can help to moisturize, soothe, and combat free radical damage caused by exposure to pollution and other external factors. CBD can also help to provide a therapeutic effect on various inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, and associated scars. Additionally, it can work wonders in clogged pores, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and therefore gives a more youthful and healthy skin to the regular user. 

4. CBD and Heart Health

CBD can help to alleviate stress, lower blood pressure, and boost metabolism to reduce body weight. This, on the other hand, emphatically affects the heart and makes it healthier. Further study shows the underlying properties of CBD helps to protect against the damage of blood vessels and reduces vascular tension. It may help to reduce stress and increase blood flow during a stroke. CBD can influence the life span of white blood cells and helps in increasing the platelets count in the blood. Therefore, CBD may be beneficial for the circulatory system of the body improving heart health.

5. CBD and Improved Sleep Cycle

Sleep is a vital part of health as it promotes the natural process of healing and keeps the body fit. Physical ailment, diseases like diabetes or respiratory problems, anxiety, pain, and other conditions can disrupt the sleep cycle and intensify insomnia. CBD can help to reduce anxiety, chronic pain, relaxes the muscle, and positively affect the sleep cycle. It can help one with falling asleep faster and for a longer time, thus improving the quality and duration of sleep.

Takeaway

Good health is a human desire, and so is spending your life tension-free, but diseases and ailments can restrict your life and heighten your level of discomfort. CBD may provide you relief to a greater extent and make your life easier. But it is advisable to consider CBD as any other drug which you administer through a recommended dose after consulting with a certified medical profession to avoid any possible reactions. To tap the full benefit of CBD and avoid mild side-effects, start with a minimum dose, and gradually find the right amount that works on your body.

Your health should be your primary concern, so exercise, eat right, and be happy. For all other health problems, remember CBD may be an option to help you out worth taking into consideration.]]> Health and Fitness Smoke https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/5-ways-to-improve-your-health-and-life-using-cbd/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/why-oil-pulling-can-be-both-bad-for-you-and-actually-life-threatening/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:48:41 +0000 https://inews.co.uk/news/health/does-oil-pulling-work-is-it-dangerous-and-what-are-the-side-effects-296189

Oil pulling could be detrimental for overall health and even risk lives by causing a rare form of pneumonia, medical experts claim.

The ancient Ayurvedic dental technique involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. It supposedly draws out toxins in the body and improves oral health by loosening plaque and detoxifying gums.

US physician and author Dr Michael Greger explained in a research video for NutritionFacts.org that repeated oil pulling can lead to exogenous lipoid pneumonia. This is caused by inhalation or aspiration of a fatty substance.

He said: “Oil pulling may be no more effective than swishing with water for plaque and gingivitis.

“It doesn’t whiten your teeth, and may even make dental erosion worse.”

Pneumonia - or choking
Apart from clogging up sink drains over time and doing little for oral health, Dr Greger noted significant health concerns related to the practice of oil pulling.

“The reason it is warned against in young children is fear of aspiration – you may accidentally choke and some oil may go down the wrong pipe into your lungs,” he warned.

“And this could potentially happen at any age.”

He revealed that oil seeping into the lungs is not a theoretical concern, continuing: “There are cases of lipoid pneumonia – attributed to oil pulling – which is when you get an oily substance stuck down in your lungs.”

Dr Greger cited a document from 1925 when it was customary in children’s hospitals to treat nose and throat infections by the use of drops of menthol alboline, which he described as like “mentholated Vaseline”.

Problems with oily liquids



When some of the children died of pneumonia, their autopsies revealed there were oily substances in their lungs.

Upon examination, there were “areas of consolidation in all the lobes of both lungs, and the cut surfaces exuded an oily liquid,” the American Journal of Pathology reads.

Medical practitioners might not use menthol alboline to treat such illnesses anymore, but even good old Vicks Vaporub can do serious damage if used the wrong way.

“If you stick it in your nostrils, you can end up filling part of your lung with it,” Dr Greger claimed.

Pinning down the problem
One oil pulling-related case of lipoid pneumonia involved a 56-year-old woman being admitted to hospital four times over a period of six months.

During her fourth admission, doctors meticulously inquired about every possible cause of her recurrent lipoid pneumonia. She revealed she had been oil pulling two weeks prior to her first admission.

She also returned to the practice “even more rigorously” following her discharge to remove any possible toxic effect of medicines.

The medical report notes that it was “highly likely” she aspirated oil during the mouth-holding period, leading to her recurrent lipoid pneumonia.

NHS GP Doctor Ben White supports the claim that oil pulling comes with notable risks.


No beneficial effects

He told i news: “There does appear to be a theoretical risk between oil pulling and lipoid pneumonia. If you were to leave oil at the back of the throat every night there is a risk it might drip into the lungs and that’s how could develop the problem.

“As far as I know, there is no evidence whatsoever that oil pulling has any beneficial effects on the body.

“I don’t know of any qualified doctor who would ever recommend this as a treatment for anything.

Some people use oil pulling as a way of detoxing the body, with many believing the oil draws out toxins from the bloodstream. Dr White says simply keeping healthy is the best way to detox the body.

All you need is a liver

He said: “The only way to remove toxins from the body is to have a liver. To keep the liver healthy need to keep yourself healthy and avoid putting toxins in the body in the first place.

“Taking supplements or drinks to ‘detox’ is a myth sustained by an industry which wishes to make money off people that want to keep themselves healthy.”

He added that there are better ways to remove plaque from teeth and improve oral health.

He said: “The best way to remove plaque from teeth is by brushing them or to see a dentist or hygienist. I have not heard any evidence which says oil pulling will stop the build up of plaque or remove it.”

Stick to brushing twice daily

London-based dentist Baksish Sidhu believes there are few health benefits as a result of oil pulling.

He said: “I don’t think oil pulling is at all effective at reducing plaque and the prevalence of gum disease.

“There are no credible studies that show oil pulling to help reduce the occurrence of gum disease. I certainly would not recommend it to my patients as an addition to their dental regime.

“Patients should stick to the tried and trusted methods of maintaining their oral hygiene such as brushing twice daily preferable with an electric toothbrush.
]]> Health and Fitness Admin https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/why-oil-pulling-can-be-both-bad-for-you-and-actually-life-threatening/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/elevate-app/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:12:20 +0000 Health and Fitness jbmac https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/elevate-app/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/sadhguru/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:25:32 +0000
But Sadhguru seems to be a real Yogi.  Honestly helpful, good YouTube channel for some DEEP thinking.]]> Health and Fitness avoca https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/sadhguru/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/unconventional-drug-testing-experience/ Tue, 28 May 2019 12:33:35 +0000
I said, "Do you remember I told you a few months back that I was using RSO?" I told her that it gave me the lazies so I was using it at night because it eased pain and helped me to sleep. I told her I was dosing nightly but the last dose I took was the night before I signed their agreement. So she says that's fine as long as you've let us know. She said she remembered me telling her, and I reminded her it was derived from cannabis. Also told her my son was a very heavy smoker and it took 7 months til he tested clean.

Next, an intern comes in and asks if I'm ready to fill a cup, and if not that they would "swab" me. She gives me the cup: It has places for name and time -basic chain of custody stuff. Thing is...there is absolutely nothing written on it; essentially no proper chain of custody.  She tells me to pee in the cup and leave it inside the little donor door compartment and come find her and let her know when I'm done. When I got done, I left the bathroom and out of curiosity looked to see what was on the other side of the wall void where I left the sample. The lights were off and it seemed to just be another bathroom with a corresponding "donor door".  I had to seek out the intern that gave me the cup to fill.

I'm wondering if they are even going to test it. No chain of custody, no sense of urgency to check the temperature strip to ensure it was the proper body temperature. And I know the nurse practitioner remembered our previous convo. She said "Why is it called Rick Simpson Oil....oh yes, when I looked it up before I saw a picture of Rick Simpson."  Finally, if I would've said I was unable to urinate, a swab would only tell them what I've been up to for the past several hours. I was really expecting a 5 panel insta-cup test.]]> Health and Fitness orthene https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/unconventional-drug-testing-experience/ https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/mexican-coca-cola-vs-coke-fruit-juice/ Sun, 19 May 2019 15:04:10 +0000

I know from now on I'm tossing my OJ & stocking up on Coca-Cola!!

                                                                                                                :quag2:]]> Health and Fitness jones https://empirestatecannabis.org/community/health-and-fitness/mexican-coca-cola-vs-coke-fruit-juice/