Don't Eat The Sausage - Sick Pigs = Your Food. #PEDV Is Effecting The US #Pork Industry

So basically all the pork in our grocery stores is from pigs that have this swine PEDV.  Yeah OKAYYYY!! Like we should really put diseased pork into our bodies.... sounds real healthy (sarcasm)! There is just something about this sentence below that sounds a loud effing horn that says .... THEY ARE IDIOTS...... DON'T LISTEN TO THEM... I REPEAT... DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM.    I like how they begin the article with this too..

"The swine-only virus, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), poses no danger to humans or other animals, and the meat from infected pigs is safe for people to eat."    - F YOU!!!   

I would like to make a BLT for the person who said this and watch them eat it...Yummy BACON!!! Not just any old bacon... DISEASED BACONNNN!!

ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS

• "Like everything else, we screw up from time to time," said Ronald L. Plain, professor of agricultural economics at University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. "We know so little about the transmittal of this virus. We can't be sure if it's happening because of something we're supposed to do right and didn't - or by some mechanism we don't know that we're supposed to do differently."  This statement says a lot... they know so little about the virus.  I don't think it's just a lack of knowledge on how it's spread, but a lack of knowledge about the in's & out's of the virus.  It's never been a problem, so there's been no real research done on PEDV.  So, with that said, how can they be certain that this virus poses no risk to humans?  Just because someone  eats some diseased meat and doesn't initially show signs of sickness, doesn't mean that the person will never be effected (years from now). It just can't be a good idea to eat diseased meat; any kind of meat.

• "But the food shield is not impermeable. "If it becomes clear that this is not a novel way for to be transmitted, and that there had to be physical contact, that's going to be a major concern," said William Marler, a leading food-safety attorney. "It means that there was a failure in the system."  the system fails us all the time... that's not new news.  They know nothing about this virus. 

•  "Initial reporting about the virus may have been delayed, say sources, because its symptoms can be confused with a more common malady, transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE)"  It's actually sad that there are all these animals that are sick and suffering and just loaded up with antibiotics to stay alive until they are slaughtered.  It's just not right.

• "Also, states are not required to report cases of PEDV to the federal government, and farmers are not required to report to state veterinarians."  Why the hell not?? That's just not wise.  Any sick animal(s) that will be going into the food supply should have to report these conditions.  But wait... now that I think about it, the majority of farm animals are sick. There would be an overload of cases and not enough man power to investigate.  I just answered my question

Nutrition & Crohn's Disease: Vitamins & Supplement Information From WebMD

Vitamins for Crohn's Disease: Supplement Information From WebMD:

Vitamins for Crohn's Disease

If you have Crohn's disease, good nutrition is crucial so you can stay as healthy as possible. Unfortunately, the disease -- as well as treatments for it -- can make it much harder to get enough of the vitamins and minerals you need.

Doctors often recommend vitamins for Crohn's disease to work around this problem. Whether you need Crohn's disease vitamins -- and which ones -- depends on your case and the your medical treatments.  

Here's a rundown of the minerals and vitamins for Crohn's disease that your body might not be getting -- and advice on how to get more of them.

Crohn's Disease Nutrition

Poor nutrition has real risks if you have Crohn's disease. You may feel run-down and sick. Medications may not work as well. In children and teens, poor nutrition related to Crohn's disease can stunt growth.

Why does Crohn's disease affect nutrition? There are several reasons.

• Inflammation and damage to the small intestine fromCrohn's diseasecan make it hard for the body to absorb substances from food, such as carbs, fats, water, and many vitamins and minerals. Surgery for Crohn’s may also make it more difficult to absorb nutrients.
• Reduced appetite -- from pain, diarrhea, anxiety, and changes in taste -- makes it hard to eat enough.  
• Some medications for Crohn's disease make it harder to absorb nutrients.
• Internal bleeding in the digestive tract can lead to anemia, which can cause low levels of iron.

Crohn's Disease Nutrition: What's Missing?

What vitamins and minerals are missing in your diet? People with Crohn's disease are likely to have lower levels of:

• Vitamin B12. After surgery in the ileum -- the lower section of the small intestine -- it may not be possible to absorb enough vitamin B12. Dietary changes and oral vitamins can help. Some people with Crohn's disease need injections of vitamin B12 or a B12 nasal spray.
• Folic acid. Some drugs for Crohn's disease, such as sulfasalazine or methotrexate, can lower levels of folic acid. A daily 1 mg dose of a folate supplement could help. 
• Vitamin D. Studies have shown the people with Crohn's disease often have low levels of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones.  Many people with Crohn's disease take an 800 IU supplement of vitamin D daily.
• Vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K can be low in people who have trouble absorbing fats because of surgery for Crohn's disease.
• Calcium. Steroids for Crohn's disease can weaken bones and affect your body’s ability to absorb calcium. On top of that, some people with Crohn's disease avoid milk because they're also lactose intolerant, further reducing calcium. Up to 50% of people with Crohn's have osteopenia, or thinning of the bones. Taking additional supplements -- often 1,500 mg of calcium a day -- can help keep bones strong and prevent other problems.
• Iron. People with active Crohn's disease may develop anemia from blood loss in the intestines. The best treatment for anemia is with iron. Most people take iron tablets or liquid, but some get infusions instead.
• Potassium, magnesium, and zinc may be lower in people with Crohn's disease. Taking a daily supplement can help.