Put Carbon back into the soil... benefit plants then animals and then humans.

[Dennis Tate]

Is putting carbon back into the soil a viable and good alternative theory on one potential method toward stabilization of the climate?

Kiss the Ground Film Trailer (2020)


I haven't listened to every minute of this particular video by Mr. Ray Archuletta but I did hear a similar one by him that was exceptionally good in my opinion.

GFE 2016 - Ray Archuletta "It Starts With the Soil"


I find that these alternative theories on stabilization of the climate through putting carbon back into the soil sound much better than the theory of putting carbon into huge containers and burying them.

 

[Write4U]

Sunn Hemp: A Cover Crop for Southern and Tropical Farming Systems

Introduction

Do you want a cover crop that will increase organic matter, provide nitrogen, grow in low fertility sandy soils, and does not harbor nematodes? Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) is a legume that when grown as a summer annual can produce over 5,000 pounds of biomass and over 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Farmers only need 8 to 12 weeks of frost-free growth conditions to receive these results.

Using a winter cover crop/green manure is a conservation practice that provides soil-improving characteristics. A common problem however, is that the relatively short period between cash crop harvest in the fall and planting the following spring can result in less than optimum biomass production of the cover crop. Sunn hemp, because of its rapid growth and relatively short growing season requirement, can be an excellent alternative. Where conditions are favorable, it can provide the benefits of a winter legume prior to a killing frost in the fall and also in the summer after the winter crop has been harvested.

.......much more.
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_053283.pdf

This is not a Sativa plant, but a true legume, a pea plant.

For a more versatile and hardier industrial crop

Industrial Hemp
Updated 2018 Farm Bill Information Here!

Introduction

Industrial hemp is from the plant species Cannabis sativa and has been used worldwide to produce a variety of industrial and consumer products. Hemp is a source of fiber and oilseed grown in more than 30 nations. In the United States production is controlled under drug enforcement laws. To produce industrial hemp in the United States the grower must obtain a permit from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Production

Cultivated industrial hemp plants usually consist of a spindly main stalk covered with leaves. Considered a low-maintenance crop, hemp plants typically reach between 6 to 15 feet in height. Depending on the purpose, variety and climatic conditions, the period between planting and harvesting ranges from 70 to 140 days.

One acre of hemp can yield an average of 700 pounds of grain, which in turn can be pressed into about 22 gallons of oil and 530 pounds of meal. The same acre will also produce an average of 5,300 pounds of straw, which can be transformed into approximately 1,300 pounds of fiber.

Industrial hemp may be an excellent rotation crop for traditional crops, because it suppresses weeds and decreases outbreaks of insect and disease problems. Hemp may also rebuild and condition soils by replacing organic matter and providing aeration through its extensive root system.

Sources

Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity, Congressional Research Service, 2018.

https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fiber/industrial-hemp

 

[Dennis Tate]

Sunn Hemp: A Cover Crop for Southern and Tropical Farming Systems

Introduction .......much more.
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_053283.pdf

This is not a Sativa plant, but a true legume, a pea plant.

For a more versatile and hardier industrial crop

Industrial Hemp
Updated 2018 Farm Bill Information Here!

Introduction
Production
Sources

https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fiber/industrial-hemp

One of the important words that I noticed as I read some articles related to hemp oil or hemp gummies was that
they addressed INFLAMMATION.

Once inflammation is greatly decreased a number of positive side effects seem to be set in motion toward the body healing itself.

The potential that hemp oil has is so great that it could make mega-scale desalination of ocean water for growing hemp economically feasible.

One Nobel Peace Prize nominee made the following statement that could soon be known to be highly relevant to many hemp related products and by products.

"The difference between Ebola and influenza is that inflammatory response" (Dr. Joseph Ahrens after the 5:50 mark in this video:

An Interview with 2015 Nobel Prize Nominee Dr Joe Ahrens

 

[Write4U]

One of the important words that I noticed as I read some articles related to hemp oil or hemp gummies was that
they addressed INFLAMMATION.

Once inflammation is greatly decreased a number of positive side effects seem to be set in motion toward the body healing itself.

Yes, that is one of the reasons why aspirin is the most popular drug on the market. Unfortunately aspirin has a long term side effect of damaging the stomach lining.

Treating Inflammation
Over time, chronic inflammation can trigger your immune system to attack healthy tissue and organs in your body.

When left untreated, prolonged chronic inflammation can increase your risk for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Since inflammation signs and symptoms often go undetected, it's important to have regular doctors visits and inform your physician if you are experiencing signs of possible inflammation.

• Eat anti-inflammatory foods. The food that you put in your body is just as important as the vitamins and supplements you take. Eating anti-inflammatory foods helps reduce your risk of inflammation while also promoting a healthy, balanced diet. Anti-inflammatory foods contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, tofu, walnuts and soybeans among others. A great example of an anti-inflammatory diet is the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on fruits, vegetables, refined sugar and limited carbs.
  
• Eliminate inflammatory foods. It’s also important to limit (or completely eliminate) foods that aggravate inflammation such as red meat, processed sugar and fried foods. A good rule of thumb: avoid white foods including white bread, rice, pasta, sugar and flour. These foods are simple carbohydrates that should be consumed in moderation.

https://www.elcaminohealth.org/stay-healthy/blog/causes-effects-of-inflammation#

Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil

Health Benefits
Health Risks
Amounts and Dosage

Pain Relief

Hemp seed oil’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce pain. You can apply hemp seed oil directly to the painful area for natural pain relief.

Inflammation Reduction

Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) present in hemp seed oil has been shown to reduce inflammation. A review of studies suggests that natural herbs rich in GLA are effective in relieving symptoms of inflammatory conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and multiple sclerosis (MS).

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-hemp-seed-oil#2

 

[Dennis Tate]

Yes, that is one of the reasons why aspirin is the most popular drug on the market. Unfortunately aspirin has a long term side effect of damaging the stomach lining.

Treating Inflammation
Over time, chronic inflammation can trigger your immune system to attack healthy tissue and organs in your body.

• Eat anti-inflammatory foods. The food that you put in your body is just as important as the vitamins and supplements you take. Eating anti-inflammatory foods helps reduce your risk of inflammation while also promoting a healthy, balanced diet. Anti-inflammatory foods contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, tofu, walnuts and soybeans among others. A great example of an anti-inflammatory diet is the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on fruits, vegetables, refined sugar and limited carbs.
  
• Eliminate inflammatory foods. It’s also important to limit (or completely eliminate) foods that aggravate inflammation such as red meat, processed sugar and fried foods. A good rule of thumb: avoid white foods including white bread, rice, pasta, sugar and flour. These foods are simple carbohydrates that should be consumed in moderation.

https://www.elcaminohealth.org/stay-healthy/blog/causes-effects-of-inflammation#

Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil

Health Benefits
Health Risks
Amounts and Dosage

Pain Relief Inflammation Reduction
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-hemp-seed-oil#2

I am glad that you inspired me to do another search on this topic.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/mari...0190726-6hcou2ju7nacrcpnqfndyco7fe-story.html

The next revolution in medical marijuana may have nothing to do with cannabinoids. Instead, we’re talking about flavonoids, which scientists have known for almost 40 years possess an anti-inflammatory property more powerful than aspirin. But only due to Canada’s legalization of marijuana have researchers been able to dig into these cannabis properties with the proper rigor befitting modern science.

Flavonoids can be found in many plants and contribute to their color pigmentation. They aren’t just to make flowers and fruit look pretty, though. The created by flavonoids serves to protect various plants from harmful UV rays and diseases, while also attracting different bugs to provide pollination.

This isn’t the only role played by flavonoids, as they introduce other enriching characteristics to the plant—like the antioxidant quality you find in many superfoods. But some flavonoids only exist in the cannabis plants and we call those cannaflavins. Thanks to Canadian researchers, there is newfound interest in cannaflavins’ ability as a potent anti-inflammatory. Cannaflavin A and Cannaflavin B could be 30 times more powerful than aspirin, reports The Toronto Star.

 

[Write4U]

Caution

Apparently the difference between "refined" and "processed" sugar is negligible. The problem is not in the type of sugar as the general excess of sugar additives (regardless of kind) in almost all processed foods.
Even a normal diet contains too much sugar. Apparently the FDA is going to show sugar content on labels in the future.

Natural and Added Sugars: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Based on the labels, you might pick the orange juice and assume that it’s healthier than the orange soda. Unfortunately, the FDA’s added sugar label misses a key point – it doesn’t cover sugars from natural sources that have been heavily processed during production. This loophole includes a number of popular fruit-based products, notably fruit juices and smoothies. In these cases, all of the sugars come from fruit, so they are termed natural. However, the manufacturers have significantly altered the fruit’s properties. In doing so, they have changed the way our bodies process the sugar contained in the fruit, which has key implications for our health.

Our orange juice example clearly illustrates these principles. Since one medium-sized orange has about 10-13 grams of sugar, the 16 oz. orange juice contains four oranges’ worth of sugar. If you were eating the actual fruit, you probably wouldn’t consume anywhere close to this amount of sugar. Whole fruit contains fiber, which fills you up and keeps you from overeating. The cellular structure of fruit is also important – since your body has to break down the cells of the orange before the sugar can be released, the sugar is absorbed into the blood more slowly. Eating fruit raises your blood sugar levels, but in a slow and controlled manner, promoting fullness and preventing overconsumption [12].

Unfortunately, the metabolic effects of orange juice are very different than those of the fruit. Orange juice does retain the vitamins found in oranges, but the fiber content is very different. During juice processing, fiber is usually filtered out or pulverized, reducing its beneficial, pro-satiety effects. The juice’s dissolved sugar is thus efficiently absorbed by the small intestine and enters the blood quickly [12]. Consuming juice raises your blood sugar rapidly; after the subsequent blood sugar “crash,” you’ll soon be hungry again.

....more....

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/natural-and-added-sugars-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/