http://www.tampabay.com/news/a...n-her-husband/879333

Very interesting video about insulin resistance and Alzheimer's. Please watch and pass along to anyone who has loved ones struggling with Alzheimer's, neurological or diabetes related
diseases. May also work as well for Parkinsons according to recent results.

Coconut oil - A Real Eye Opener!

http://www.cbn.com/media/playe...x?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS

Organic Coconut Oil

Half of the fat content in coconut oil is lauric acid — a fat rarely
found in nature—that could easily qualify as a "miracle" ingredient
because of its unique health promoting properties. Your body converts
lauric acid into monolaurin, which has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and
anti-protozoa properties.

Additionally, the naturally occurring saturated fat found in coconut oil
also has some amazing health benefits, such as:

Promoting heart health Supporting immune system health Providing you
with an immediate energy source Promoting weight loss Supporting a
healthy metabolism Supporting the proper functioning of your thyroid gland

Your body sends medium-chain fatty acids directly to your liver to use
as energy. This makes coconut oil a powerful source of instant energy to
your body, a function usually served in the diet by simple
carbohydrates. Additionally, research has demonstrated that, due to its
metabolic effect, coconut oil also increases the activity of your
thyroid. And you've probably heard that a sluggish thyroid is one reason
why some people are unable to lose weight, no matter what they do…

Perhaps one of the most interesting benefits of coconut oil is its
potential to ward off, or perhaps even treat, dementia. According to
research by Dr. Mary Newport, ketone bodies—an alternative fuel for your
brain which your body makes when digesting coconut oil—may offer
profound benefits in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Furthermore, Dr. Newport believes the benefits of ketone bodies may also
extend to a number of other health conditions, including:

Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Multiple sclerosis,
Amyotrophic lateral sclero­sis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), Drug
resistant epilepsy, Brittle type I diabetes, Insulin resistance and type
2 diabetes, Improved recovery after heart attack

Coconut oil is the ideal choice for all types of cooking. In fact, it's
the only oil stable enough to resist mild heat-induced damage. So,
whenever you need an oil to cook or bake with, use coconut oil instead
of butter, olive oil, vegetable oil, margarine, or any other type of oil
called for in recipes. Even though I don't fully recommend frying foods,
if you must fry, by all means use coconut oil -- it's your smartest
choice. I typically have one to two tablespoons of coconut oil several
times a week.

While virgin coconut oil has been documented to help alleviate, ease,
protect against and even cure many ailments, it is still vital that the
individual maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, eat a
balance diet of the right kind of food, and drink lots of water.

Some of the 200+ known medical uses
Skin (mosquito/insect bites, itching, rashes, cuts, bruises, scratches,
acne, sun-burn, burns, blisters, wrinkles, warts, moles, fungus, skin
cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, eczema, stretch marks, massage). Hair
(dandruff, scalp care, hair growth, lice infestations). Mouth (cracked
lips, gum disease, dental cavities, toothaches, mouthwash, throat
infections, sore throat). Thyroid Function (overweight, cold hands/feet,
fatigue, migraines, PMS, irritability, fluid retention/swelling,
anxiety/panic attacks, depression, memory, concentration, low sex drive,
low body temperature, constipation, insomnia, itchiness, food
sensitivities, brittle nails, bruise easily, heat/cold intolerance,
hypoglycemia, frequent/persistent colds, UTI, yeast infections,
immunity, joint pains, poor coordination, irregular menstrual periods).
Bacteria (ear, throat, sinus, genital infections, UTI, pneumonia,
rheumatic fever, dental cavities and gum disease, food poisoning, toxic
shock syndrome, meningitis, gonorrhea, gastric ulcers, parrot fever,
septicemia, endocarditis, enterocolitis, E.coli, staphylococcus,
strephtococci, strephtococcus). Virus (influenza, measles, herpes,
mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, hepatitis C, AIDS, SARS) Fungus
(ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, candidiasis, diaper rash, thrush,
toenail fungus). Parasites (giardiasis, tapeworms, pinworms). Cancer
(colon, breast, skin, liver, inhibit tumor growth). Others: Asthma,
diabetes, psoriasis, artherosclerosis, hypertension, Alzheimer’s,
Sjogren syndrome, Crohn’s, headaches, colds, aches and pains, fever,
flu, bronchitis, colitis, cysts, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, hemorroids,
cough, dropsy, kidney stones, jaundice, scabies, scurvy, syphilis,
hematemesis, hemoptysis, phthisis, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid,
stomach ulcers, Parkinson’s, prostate, gallbladder, malnutrition,
maintain intestinal health, normalize body functions, reduce body weight
by boosting metabolism. It can boost the immune system. It can lower
cholesterol, but may also raise cholesterol when too low for the body’s
needs.

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The petroleum industry is keeping a carburetor out of production that will get 100 mpg in 1960's cars.
It was on the internet, it must be true.
Three out of four doctors recommend Lucky Strike.

No wonder all those "old folks" go to warm places with palm trees! I'll buy it!

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The petroleum industry is keeping a carburetor out of production that will get 100 mpg in 1960's cars.
It was on the internet, it must be true.
Three out of four doctors recommend Lucky Strike.

That's funny, I read all the way to the end of the Internet and didn't see that

quote:

Originally posted by ccctimtation:

The petroleum industry is keeping a carburetor out of production that will get 100 mpg in 1960's cars.
It was on the internet, it must be true.
Three out of four doctors recommend Lucky Strike.

Naw, there is no 100 mpg carb. You need a tornado air intake insert, water injection system and magnets on your fuel line to to that.

Well, there is a 100 mpg carb - unfortunately, it's on a single-cylinder gocart with very tall gearing.

quote:

Well, there is a 100 mpg carb

Along the lines of 100 mpg cars, there were indeed 100,000 mile tires in the 1970's.

In 1982, I was an engineering student. I worked at the Firestone/Dayton Tire plant as a Jr. Engineer to pay my way through college.

I heard this story from several of the old timers so I know it's true and actually happened. It seems that in the early 1970's, Firestone/Dayton came out with a new radial tire. It was I think some kind of nylon belted radial (not a steel-belted radial). Employees received generous discounts and many of them bought this new tire. Within about a year, some of the employees who drove a lot started noticing this new tire wasn't showing wear around 30 to 40,000 miles. Within 2 years, some started noticing that at 60-70,000 miles the tires still looked good. About 3 years, the company figured out that many employees were getting 100,000 miles from these tires. Needless to say, the company quit making them.....

The rest of story.....they replaced this 100,000 mile tire with the famous Firestone 721.....

K&E

I just remembered something...

It wasn't the Firestone 721 but the Firestone 500

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I just remembered something...

Perhaps some coconut oil would help

Hey there K&E, now that you say that about the 100,000 mile tire - here's an interesting experience:

On our 12,000 lb gross weight 1976 Cortez with the 455 Olds Toronado engine we were advised to run 10 ply load range E tires which we did, choosing Michelin brand, only to be plagued with catastrophic failure of the sidewall (3) occurrences using recommended tire pressure.

When they failed, it was like the Firestone 500 "grenade tire" where 1/3 of the tire blew out on the sidewall with steel belt shards sticking out.

I also had personal experience with failure on the Firestone 500 when I rented from Hertz, a 9-passenger Mercury Grand Marquis station wagon equipped with these tires, and while driving in Montana experienced the same kind of tire failure coning around a mountain curve that sent us skidding almost off the side of a cliff.

Back to the Cortez multiple Michelin tire failures reminiscent and similar to the Firestone 500 tire failure.

I had the good fortune to meet a fellow RV'er who owned an Ambulance Service who said they experienced the same problem with the Michelin 10-ply load range E tires installed on their ambulances.

They switched to less expensive load range D tires and no longer had those catastrophic sidewall failures. His best guess was that the extra steel belts created a situation of high heat leading to sidewall failure.

I went out and bought inexpensive Uniroyal Tiger Paw load range D tires and never had another type of tire failure.

Perhaps some of the technical savvy Barth owners have more info as to what they surmise was causing the sidewall failures if not heat with extra steel belts?

Thanks for your input!

P.S. re K&E's comment about high mileage carburetors. Some of you remember super mechanic Smokey Yunick - check out how got 1.8 hp per cu. inch engine displacement with his homogenizer hot dry vapor technology which changed the flame front burning characteristics of an extreme lean burn mixture with no pre-ignition, ping or detonation and gave him 51 mpg. The following two links have a great deal of the story:

http://www.legendarycollectorc...our-exclusive-video/

http://www.gafiero.org/smokey.shtml

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quote:

Originally posted by Rusty:
Well, there is a 100 mpg carb - unfortunately, it's on a single-cylinder gocart with very tall gearing.

Mr.Rusty,you might rephrase that to some gokarts.I used to flow 6.5 to 7 gallons of fuel at Willow Springs or Riverside in a 1 hour session with a 100cc engined Kart.

There's a known connection between the right foot and fuel economy.

Rusty, thanks for the news on coconut oil. Wife has parkinsons, I will check this out.

Clem,

It was actually RB that posted this, although Rusty certainly posts his share of interesting articles.

Hope you guys find this to be a helpful substance. There is no doubt medicine is still in a learning phase.

Despite the disease, Pat does very well for herself. A great attitude makes up for a lot of the things thrown at us. Hope you guys can make it to next year's GTG in Hillsborough.

quote:

Originally posted by Rusty:
There's a known connection between the right foot and fuel economy.

Well ok I'll fess up,I really was not interested in "fuel economy"at the time.Just as long as I had enough to finish without a splash and go.