Hemp fairy wings

I have a friend in Australia (Nana) who makes these beautiful macrame fairy wings from organic hemp twine.
I hope to load more photos as time allows but for now I just want to get something up for your enjoyment.

If you have any questions or requests for special occasion wings eg: weddings, parties or anything drop a line into the comment box and I will get back ASAP

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Hemp Food

Genesis 1:29
God also said, “Look, to you I give all the seed bearing plants everywhere on the surface of the earth, and all the trees with seed-bearing fruit, this will be your food.”

HEMP SEED:

THE MOST

NUTRITIONALLY

COMPLETE FOOD SOURCE

IN THE WORLD

Part One

by Lynn Osburn

Seeds of the plant cannabis sativa, hemp seed, contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy human life. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, nor has the essential fatty acids in as perfect a ratio to meet human nutritional needs.

The importance of hemp seed nutrients to human health cannot be fully appreciated without some understanding of bio-chemistry in life. Unfortunately, any attempt to understand the flow of life leads into the realm of the most troublesome of the three infinities — the infinitely complex.

Some deep thinkers believe life is a paradox not to be understood but experienced to the fullest. However, the Sages have said, “Know thyself.” At any rate it is paradoxic to attempt simplifying the infinite complexity of flowing life. Yet, it is far better for the health and development of any thinking and feeling, uniquely individual human being, to pursue knowledge than to lounge in ignorance.

One out of two Americans will die from the effects of cardiovascular disease (CVD). One out of four Americans will die from cancer. Researchers believe cancers erupt when immune system response is weakened. Pioneers in the fields of biochemistry and human nutrition now believe CVD and most cancers are really diseases of fatty degeneration caused by the continued over-consumption of saturated fats and refined vegetable oils that turn essential fatty acids into carcinogenic killers. And if this is not scary enough, more Americans are succumbing to immune deficiency diseases than ever before. Sadly it is ignorance of human nutritional needs that will cause this overwhelming majority of Americans to die slowly from these afflictions — the greatest killers in affluent nations.

HEMP SEED PROTEINS AND THE
BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE AND IMMUNITY

There are eight amino acids the human body cannot make and two more the body cannot make in sufficient quantity, so they are essential to life. A diet without any one of them will eventually cause disease and death. These essential amino acids, along with eleven others the body can make from them, are chained together in accordance to genetic guidelines, via RNA formats from DNA blueprints, into structural proteins that give body to life, and into enzymes (globular proteins) that carry out the mechanics of living.

Nearly three quarters of body solids are proteins. The body is literally constructed and maintained by an infinitely complex system that simply builds proteins from amino acid sub units. Every amino acid consists of an amine and a carboxyl bound to the same carbon atom. All but the smallest amino acid have one, more or less complex, carbon containing side chain connected to the carbon atom shared by the amine and carboxyl groups. The amine group, ND, is slightly basic; the carboxyl group, COOH, is a mild acid. The amine group of one amino acid unites with the carboxyl group of another forming a peptide link. Proteins are made of amino acid peptide chains in specific sequences. The number of possible amino acid peptide combinations is infinite.

Peptide chains can bend, twist and unite with other peptide chains by forming weak hydrogen bonds between nitrogen and oxygen atoms along the chain. Amino acids can also form bonds through side chain linkages. All three types of amino acid bonding methods contribute to the infinite possibility of protein shapes and reactivity potentials. Though each species builds proteins unique to itself, life can tailor new ones if challenged by the pressures of existence.

Hemp is not unique in having all the essential amino acids in its embryonic seed. Flax seeds also contain all the essential amino acids as do many other seeds in the plant kingdom. What is unique about hemp seed protein is that 65% of it is globulin edistin. That is the highest in the plant kingdom.

Globulins are one of seven classes of simple proteins. Simple proteins are constructed from amino acids and contain no non-protein substances. Globulins are in seeds and animal blood. Edistins are found in seeds; serum globulin is in blood. Edistins are plant globulins. And globulins along with albumins are classified as globular proteins. All enzymes, antibodies, many hormones, hemoglobin and fibrogin (the body converts fibrogin into non-soluble, fibrin, a blood clotting agent) are globular proteins. They carry out the main work of living.

Albumin, globulin and fibrogin are the three major types of plasma proteins. Plasma is the fluid portion of blood that supplies nutrients to tissues. And the three protein types: serum albumin, serum globulin and fibrogin, compose about 80% of plasma solids. These plasma proteins serve as a reservoir of rapidly available amino acids should any body tissues be in need.

Plant seeds contain albumin and globulin but no fibrogin. Albumin is the nutritive material that fills the space in the seed between the embryo and the seed coat. The embryo needs albumin to fuel its initial growth until photosynthesis begins. Globulin edistins within the embryo guarantee this new life has the enzymes necessary for metabolic activity.

Globulin is the third most abundant protein in the human body. Globulins perform many enzymatic (causing reactions to take place) functions within the plasma itself. More importantly, they are responsible for both the natural and acquired immunity a person has against invading organisms. The body uses globulin proteins to make antibodies which attack infecting agents (antigens) that invade the body. Globulins like gamma globulin are absolutely essential to maintain a healthy immune system. They neutralize alien microorganisms and toxins.

Globulins are divided into three classes: alpha, beta and gamma globulins. Alpha and beta globulins operate as transport vehicles by combining with other substances and carry protein from one part of the body to another. They haul the materials needed to build new and replace worn or damaged bodily structures. Gamma globulins are divided into five classes of antibodies called immunoglobulins. All are formed to combat specific cell invading antigens. They comprise the body’s first line of defense against disease and infection. Immunoglobulins are produced by B lymphocyte (white blood cells) plasma cell clones located in lymph system nodes. Infecting antigens normally must pass through the lymph system before entering the blood stream.

Regarding human protein requirement: “Qualitively, it is considered desirable to secure amino acids similar to those of human tissues, both as to kinds and relative quantities of the various kinds.” [Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, Kimber, Gray, Stackpole, 1943]

During digestion proteins in food are broken down into amino acids. The amino acids are then taken into the body and reassembled into human proteins according to need and the availability of the amino acids necessary to make specific proteins.

The body needs the necessary kinds of amino acids in sufficient quantity in order to make proteins such as the globulins. Proper quantities of the right kinds may not be available to the body much of the time. So even though the body has enough essential amino acids available to prevent deficiency diseases, it may not have enough to build quantities of immunoglobulins necessary for the immune system to repel infection.

The best way to insure the body has enough amino acid material to make the globulins is to eat foods high in globulin proteins. Since hemp seed protein is 65% globulin edistin, and also includes quantities of albumin, its protein is readily available in a form quite similar to that found in blood plasma. Eating hemp seeds gives the body all the essential amino acids required to maintain health, and provides the necessary kinds and amounts of amino acids the body needs to make human serum albumin and serum globulins like the immune enhancing gamma globulins. Eating hemp seeds could aid, if not heal, people suffering from immune deficiency diseases. This conclusion is supported by the fact that hemp seed was used to treat nutritional deficiencies brought on by tuberculosis, a severe nutrition blocking disease that causes the body to waste away. [Czechoslovakia Tubercular Nutritional Study, 1955]

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The body’s ability to resist and recover from illness depends upon how rapidly it can produce massive amounts of antibodies to fend off the initial attack. If the globulin protein starting material is in short supply the army of antibodies may be too small to prevent the symptoms of sickness from setting in.

Hemp seed is the premier plant-seed provider of globulin starting material — the highest in the plant kingdom. Eating hemp seeds will insure the immune system has the reservoir of immunoglobulin resources needed to make disease destroying antibodies.

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Next issue: Part II, Hempseed Oils and the Flow of Life Force

References:

• Blood: The River of Life, Jake Page; Dr. Robert A. Good, Dr. Lawrence S. Lessin, Dr. Kenneth C. Robbins, consultants. U.S. News Books 1981.
• Fats and Oils: The Complete Guide to Fats and Oils in Health and Nutrition, Udo Erasmus. Alive Books 1986.
• Life and Energy: An Exploration of the Physical and Chemical Basis of Modern Biology, Isaac Asimov. Avon Books 1962.
• Organic Chemistry, R. T. Morrison. 1960
• Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, Kimber, Gray, Stackpole. 1943
• Textbook of Medical Physiology, Arthur C. Guyton, MD. W. B. Sunders Company 1971.
• Textbook of Organic Chemistry, E. Wertheim. The Blakiston Company 1945.

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Fundraising Auction for Pakistan Flood Victims

I was touched watching a father put a wooden plank over his daughter’s grave in Pakistan to protect it from the rain. No headstone, no birth certificate, no death certificate. The family had to move on and leave the grave plot to fend for itself. The father kissed the mound. I cried.

Have we found it harder to be moved by this tragedy?

Many of these natural disasters are made worse due to environmental degradation, and more can be said on this at some stage.

A few of us got together on twitter to start an auction to raise awareness and funds to send to an organisation that would make sure it helped the right people. What is being auctioned is a beautifully crafted bear made by Yvonne from EcoBears http://www.ecobears.com

Yvonne makes her ecofriendly creations with a machine powered by solar power and uses hemp and recycled fabrics to bring them to life. Each bear has a personality of its own and  would make a wonderful heirloom for some deserving adult/child.

If you would like to own this beautiful bear plus an organic hemp bag from Ecolution then please place a bid on twitter using hashtag #BearforPakistan or send a message to @ecobears @DianaRusso @aerlic

Miss Solar Bear will be issued a certificate of authenticity.

This information may be updated  so please check back over the next few days.

Solar Bear is 14″ TALL HOLDING A PLANET EARTH FILLED WITH HEMP-FIBRE. 
MISS SOLAR HAS BEEN HANDMADE USING SOLAR ENERGY – MAY 2010
SHE IS MADE FROM ENGLISH HEMP/RECYCLED COTTON/RECYCLED WOOL FABRIC
HER DRESS IS HAND-DYED HEMP WITH A HEMP-SILK SKIRT.

MISS SOLAR BEAR IS AN ADVOCATE FOR SOLAR ENERGY – AND SHARES A VERY SPECIAL MESSAGE – THAT WE CAN USE MORE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IN OUR EVERYDAY DAY LIVES, WHEREVER WE LIVE IN THE WORLD…

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Hemp Buildings – not only ‘green’ but affordable

Affordable Housing Survey Released for ByronShire
Not enough affordable housing – will the Green Party save us now?        
 
100% of people surveyed thought there was not enough affordable housing in the Byronshire.
 
Once thought of as a ‘hippy town’, Byron Bay and surrounding areas are becoming more and more expensive. The boom of the 80s has not stopped erupting.
 
According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) 2006 census data, 63 per cent of people living in the Byron Bay Council area are paying more than 30 per cent of gross income on rent, while 42.6 per cent are hit by the burden of mortgages.
 
And it’s not just housing. “It’s more expensive to eat here than in London. I couldn’t believe the price of a cup of coffee.” said Tom who was visiting from the UK.
 
And our pockets are not the only thing at risk, buildings use 40% of total energy consumed*, 12.2% of the total amount of water consumed per day* and 40% of Australian waste is building waste*. These facts were recently launched in a 107 page manual. 
 
With opportunities for sustainable and ecological growth, not for profit organizations such as Transition Towns are becoming more and more popular.
 
Other alternatives such as Hemp Building promise to ‘build for as cheap or cheaper than brick veneer’. And such novel solutions also promise to deliver on living costs with excellent insulation, rodent and fire proof capabilities. “We are not only trying to solve the sustainability issue, but the affordable issue by empowering those wanting to build for less.” Comments Paul Benhaim of the hemp builders.

Hemp Building was developed by Klara Marosszeky and Marton Marosszeky, Professor of Construction Innovation at University of New South Wales. After 10 years of R&D this council approvable masonry construction method has now been launched and is already a great success in the natural building industry not for the least because of it’s breathability, insulation and long-lasting abilities but it actually sequesters carbon – potentially making a hemp building carbon neutral.
 
Affordability and sustainability are now the link and maybe the key is in the old green crop that has been used for paper, fuel, plastic and now it seems, for building.
As the developers continue to tighten their purse strings and legislators continue to shy away from industrial hemp, will the green option make an impact? If we consider the recent election results, the Green Party now being the 3rd largest political party in Australia, hemp may have a chance.

If you want to know more, you can purchase a book written by Paul Benhaim on building hemp houses here http://bit.ly/hempbuilding Paul will be conducting workshops on building hemp houses over the next 12 months. More details provided soon. You can also read more here http://www.echo.net.au/node/78958

 Genesis 1:29
God also said, “Look, to you I give all the seed bearing plants everywhere on the surface of the earth, and all the trees with seed-bearing fruit, this will be your food.”

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Journey to Romania: European Organic Hemp

About 3 years ago I traveled to Romania to visit the country where the beautiful organic hemp products made by Ecolution are grown and made.

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