Our very own Regenitech cofounder, Deborah Lando, has just released her much-anticipated “Organic Gardening Basics” DVD. She has teamed up with film director/producer Brad Metzger in this first of the ”Keep On Growin” organic gardening DVD series. Brad’s experience that spans independent film production to work with New Line Cinema in the mainstream entertainment industry creatively brings alive the basics of organic gardening in an informative and entertaining format.
Deborah hails from a family with a long history of farming and ranching the “old fashioned” way – what is now called organic. As a nursery owner and green growing mentor her reputation grew from her ability to create “magic” in the garden.
Her intuitive knack for letting the land speak to her has transformed estates, tract homes and entire developments while rescuing them from the perils of petrochemical based fertilizers and pesticides, and what she terms as the “mow, blow and go” gardening mentality.
Replacing straight lines and generic landscaping are Deborah’s signature secret nooks and imaginative groupings of unusual species and special features that showcase the natural contours of the land.
Deborah’s impressive resume in eco-friendly garden design coupled with years of involvement in natural medicine account for her success in teaching people how to heal the land while they learn how to let the land heal them.
The Regenitech site will feature many future “how to” articles from Deborah in the on-line nursery section now under development. More than just providing quality organic foods and body care products, our mission is to help people reconnect with our self-sufficient roots, while becoming responsible stewards of the land.
As Deborah is fond of saying, “We can reclaim the earth ... one garden at a time!”
Keep On Growin,
Dr. Barre-Paul Lando
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Life is sweet here in the Mattole River Valley. Time has been kind to this remote area known as the “Lost Coast” of Northern California. Mother Nature jealously guards this secret river valley on all sides from would be developers and casual tourists. Four hours north of San Francisco highway 101 begins to resemble a true country road as it meanders alongside the Eel River to the Avenue of the Giants. Heading due west ancient redwoods stand as sentinels at the entrance of the tortuous road that ascends to the peak of the Kings Mountain Range. At the summit a panorama of postcard views, including a first glimpse of the Mattole River below, justify 1½ hours of radical switchbacks and narrow passages often compromised by the whims of nature.
It’s here on the valley floor just a stone throw from the river where the folks at Mattole Valley Naturals live and work. Our team of health professionals and sustainable living experts let the natural rhythms of the valley inspire the creation of our incomparable whole food formulas.
Mattole Valley Naturals is an evolution of the products we developed to serve our clients as well as our own personal needs. We would have been glad to let someone else do the work, but there just wasn’t anything on the market that was, well . . . good enough! Our years of clinical experience and athletic involvement taught us what works and what doesn’t . . . so Mattole Valley Naturals was born.
The foundation of any supplemental program for health and performance enhancement begins with unprocessed whole green foods proven for their nutrient density, cleansing abilities and energetic qualities. Blue Green Algae tops this category so we’ve made it the core of our organic blends. We use pure AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), a unique blue-green algae that grows wild in the Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon prepared with fresh-dried methods to preserve the integrity of the algae.
Our flagship blend is the MVN Organic Greens Blend of organic and wildcrafted sea vegetables, blue green algae, Phycocyanin and PEA concentrate derived from blue-green algae, chlorella, 200:1 aloe concentrate and mature green papaya.
MVN Nano-Cordyceps + Greens has gained quite a 'buzz' in professional and athletic circles as the ultimate anti-stress, performance-enhancing product. It’s a perfect synergy of organic nanonized Cordyceps sinensis, wildcrafted Blue Green Algae, Phycocyanin and PEA concentrate derived from blue-green algae, organic Green Tea Matcha and organic Camu Camu.
Mattole Valley Naturals rounds out its green line-up with single ingredient concentrates for those who prefer the specific healthful effects of a particular superfood. These include our Klamath Lake Blue Green Algae, Blue Green Algae - Phycocyanin and PEA Concentrate and Chlorella. These can be found along with our blends at http://www.regenitech.com/livNut/greenS.cfm.
We package everything as powders and do not encapsulate. Did you know that nutrients stimulate receptors in your mouth to prepare the body for use by target organs while sending beneficial electrical impulses to those organs before you even swallow your food? That’s why we need to chew our food and taste our supplements. If you swallow supplements whole up to 40% of the health benefit is lost. We have always admonished our clients to “chew your supplements!” Our number one concern here at MVN is results.
Oh, and did we mention that some of our nutritional blends are delicious too? Wait until you taste our new line of Protein drink mixes! We’ll talk about those in a future blog entry.
Dr. Barre-Paul Lando
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As many Americans hear the call for a return to our proud roots of sovereignty and self-sufficient living we discover many advantages not afforded to earlier generations. To assume responsibility for one’s personal health is perhaps the most critical aspect in this consciousness shift. The self-cultivated confidence to hear what Dr. Albert Schweitzer termed the “inner physician” is the vital ingredient in fueling a vital physical body to serve us through this unique adventure.
No longer dependent on seasonal crops and the hardships of labor-intensive farming we have year around availability of organic foods in abundance and variety that would stagger the imagination of our forefathers. Nutritional supplements provide an extra safeguard for the loss of nutritional content inherent in the mass production and distribution of food even when organically produced. The intelligent use of supplements can also counteract acquired imbalances and conditions coincident with the stress of an unnatural lifestyle.
Endless health food store walls and internet pages present a confusing array of various nutritional supports, each claiming to be essential and superior. The dilemma of what to choose and whose advice to trust is daunting. As we begin the process of discovering our bio-individuality and the instinctive awareness to discern our unique needs we must turn to nature for her guidance. Mother Nature is indeed our mentor here at Regenitech, and in accordance with this philosophy we proudly introduce Mattole Valley Naturals.
Founded and run by health care professionals, Mattole Valley Naturals is located in the pristine Mattole River Valley on the ‘lost coast’ of Northern California. Away from the distractions of urbanization our product development and business structure follows the rhythms of the natural surroundings. Our years of clinical practice and participation in competitive athletics and the martial arts has taught us what works and what doesn’t.
We use our long-standing relationships within the health industry to access the finest, ‘beyond organic’ source ingredients and expertise to develop our unique line of products. In today’s market, certified ‘organic‘ is not enough, as vested corporate interests continuously seek to relax the certification process. Our beyond organic policy means that we must know first hand the growing and processing practices for all of our suppliers.
Mattole Valley Naturals adheres to its strict criteria for product development and business practices:
• Beyond organic, certified organic and wild-crafted source ingredients
• Raw or minimally processed whole foods and botanicals to preserve nature’s synergism
• Suppliers and growers must conform to ecologically sound growing and manufacturing practices
• Blends contain only the most necessary ingredients for potency, affect and synergism free from extraneous ingredients typically used to increase profit margins
• MVN will remain available only through Regenitech distribution channels to avoid middle person mark-up prior to reaching the consumer
• We only do business with free-enterprise independents working in co-operation for the common good.
Typical nutritional concentrates and standardized extracts are little improvement over their pharmaceutical counterparts albeit less toxic. The practice of isolating and concentrating specific elements at the expense of their original whole context can burden the liver and upset natural processes. Our blends are recognized and utilized by your body as real food while providing intensive nutrition. More importantly, the highly resonant nature of these blends balances and improves the energetic quality of your whole body ... that means real health!
We’ll be introducing each product within the entire MVN line, and keep you abreast of what’s new. Next week we’ll begin with our flagship Organic Greens Blend so stay tuned!
Yours in Sovereignty and Health,
Dr. Barre-Paul Lando
Rick Moorehead OMD
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It’s a beautiful morning here … the sun is making its ascent on the horizon, and the ocean has that idyllic combination of peeling waves against a calm ocean uninterrupted by the winds that follow in later day. Several dolphins are navigating northward just offshore as we speak, and I have a front row seat … my friends, it doesn’t get better than this!
My plan is to hit the beach and do LSD … that stands for Long Slow Distance running for those of you unfamiliar with athletic training techniques. Yesterday I had a more intense track workout, and today’s change of pace affords a perfect opportunity to take in the sights of this glorious day.
On my way outside an email caught my eye that stimulated a desire for this blog entry. This type of email is all too common in my mailbox, but the topic was such a startling contrast to my unfolding day that I needed to vent. A friend wanted my thoughts on a colonoscopy he had scheduled for today. He explained that his doctor felt it necessary to do such an exam annually. Although he was not eager to succumb to this procedure he was now afraid not to.
I receive queries daily from anxious clients and friends concerning exams now considered mandatory including bone scans, breast and prostate exams, cholesterol evaluations etc etc. I have been a health care professional for 30 years, and one thing has become glaringly obvious. Our physical bodies are a 100% moment-by-moment literal manifestation of our belief systems and emotions. We live in a marvelous time when science is now able to corroborate that all things in our world are comprised of an an energy-matter continuum. Our present ability to delineate subatomic particulates (energy) down to molecular detail proves that what we believe and feel not only affects our body, but actually is our body.
Indigenous cultures trained their healers to assist people in resolving fears and limitations by seeing through the physical matrix. Less benevolent practitioners used this awareness to injure or even kill people. They understood the science of nurturing the superstitious notion, to the detriment of their victim, that harm could be inflicted against one’s will.
When I observe our present medical system peddling its new fear of the week I can’t help but see the obvious parallels with Voodoo. Through decades of pervasive and brilliant AMA marketing we have a public that believes we are hapless victims in the “war on disease”. We empower doctors to tell us what to do, although all evidence and common sense indicates a direct and proportionate worsening of health with adherence to such practices.
Unlike their indigenous predecessors who walked us through our fears, present-day “doctors” actually amplify our fears. Just when you have a brief moment of relief because your recent breast exam tested negative, you need to brace up for what they may find next month when they shove a flashlight up your behind.
If the AMA really wanted to make strides in their “war” against so-called disease they’d spend some of their billions to research the science of Voodoo. It’s well documented that Voodoo works in cultures with an accommodating belief system. Any physicist worth his salt will explain the phenomena in electromagnetic terms. Forgive me if I can’t distinguish between the guy rattling the bones and the person in the white coat. At least the guy with the bones knew what he was doing. Coincident with the increase in routine fear-driven disease screening is the epidemic rise in the very afflictions we’re most concerned about. Coincidence? I think not!
Now don’t get me wrong, I used to work in Emergency Medicine, and we did great things every day. Crisis medicine is where the AMA shines, but when it comes to health maintenance, or discovering deeper human potentials they couldn’t be more off target. Which of course leads one to believe that it may in fact be on course albeit with a different agenda … but that’s a discussion for another time.
Even as a doctor I never believed in interfering with a clients decision-making process. My job is to present information and options, then trust that every person knows best what experience they need. So to my friend this morning I simply said – “Well, whatever feels right for you, go for it. As for me, I'm off to the sunshine and beach ... a much more appealing image than being impaled with a flashlight where the sun definitely doesn't shine.”
Namaste
Dr. Barre-Paul Lando
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Each year, millions of Americans report their earnings to the IRS, allowing a significant portion of their wealth to be claimed by the government. Yet the law itself stipulates that tax is only to be paid on a certain kind of income — a truth about which most Americans remain blissfully unaware. Here are 10 facts you should know:
1. The income tax is an excise tax, not a direct tax. It applies only to revenue in which the federal government has a direct ownership interest.
2. What is called “income” by the Internal Revenue Code is not “money” or “receipts” or “earnings.” It is defined as receipts resulting from the exercise of federal privilege. Are you doing business with or are you paid by the federal government?
3. The income tax was instituted in 1862. The 16th Amendment (1913) did not expand the scope or definition of taxable “income.” Until the 1940s, only about 4% of Americans (those who worked for or were involved with the federal government) paid annual income tax.
4. During WWII, the government called for Americans to pay income tax as support for the war effort. Patriotically, a large number of citizens complied.
5. The Internal Revenue Code grew to more than 3 million words. A wage-withholding program was instituted and thousands of professionals now help Americans prepare their tax returns.
6. Each year, millions of W-2 and 1099 reports are issued for “wages” or “non-employee compensation” by payers who misunderstand that these forms are intended for federal entities making federally connected payments. These forms serve as legal testimony and, without rebuttal, make the named individuals liable for paying an “income” tax.
7. The “Form 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return” is intended as a way for individuals to correct information “testimony” made about them by others. Americans have until April 15th of each year to correct their record. Not filing a tax return waives your right to properly report your “income.”
8. While Congress cannot take your money directly, it has created a tax code that is convoluted enough to deceive most people. “Income,” “wages,” “employee,” “employer” and “trade or business” are all specifically defined in the Code, and yet most of us interpret these words in a common or everyday way.
9. Once a return (1040 Form) is filed, it is legally valid and answers the question of whether or not you were engaged in taxable activities for that year. It is the means — provided by law — for YOU to set the record straight.
10. The U.S. tax system is based on individual self-assessment and voluntary compliance. The government will accept your money unless you inform it every year that you are entitled to non-payment or to a refund of what you have paid.
Most people in America are woefully uninformed about the nature of who
is to pay income tax. Reporting “income” and subtracting “expenses” is
the only relief available to many, even with the help of trained
professionals, all of whom operate under the same misconceptions.
Common misunderstandings:
! There is no law that says I have to pay income tax
! The 16th Amendment was never ratified
! Filing a tax return admits me into “the system”
! It’s better not to file a tax return
! It’s better to pay my taxes and stay out of trouble
FACT: Only certain kinds of “income” are taxable. The U.S. Constitution denies the government the right to tax a person’s exercise of the fundamental individual right to work or trade. Although many people believe the “income tax” is unconstitutional, they do not understand how the imposition of this tax has become legal. The good news is that the Internal Revenue Code provides you a way to declare your freedom from income tax each and every year.
“CRACKING THE CODE” by Pete Hendrickson is a book that explains this
simple and lawful process. Join thousands of Americans who have unchained themselves from a pervasive system that feeds on their ignorance. “Cracking the Code” has enabled those who read it to demand their money back from the IRS. Wouldn’t you like to be one of these people?
Your freedom is something which you must participate in. Don’t wait for someone else to give it to you!
CRACKING THE CODE:
The Fascinating Truth About Taxation in America
www.LostHorizons.com
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