A parasitological evaluation of edible insects and their role in the transmission of parasitic diseases to humans and animals

From 1 January 2018 came into force Regulation (EU) 2015/2238 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015, introducing the concept of “novel foods”, including insects and their parts. One of the most commonly used species of insects are: mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), house crickets (Acheta domesticus), cockroaches (Blattodea) and migratory locusts (Locusta migrans).

The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the developmental forms of parasites colonizing edible insects in household farms and pet stores in Central Europe and to determine the potential risk of parasitic infections for humans and animals. The experimental material comprised samples of live insects (imagines) from 300 household farms and pet stores, including 75 mealworm farms, 75 house cricket farms, 75 Madagascar hissing cockroach farms and 75 migrating locust farms. Parasites were detected in 244 (81.33%) out of 300 (100%) examined insect farms. In 206 (68.67%) of the cases, the identified parasites were pathogenic for insects only; in 106 (35.33%) cases, parasites were potentially parasitic for animals; and in 91 (30.33%) cases, parasites were potentially pathogenic for humans.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6613697/

It is a paradox that we encounter so much internal noise when we first try to sit in silence. It is a paradox that experiencing pain releases pain. It is a paradox that keeping still can lead us so fully into life and being. Our minds do not like paradoxes. We want to be clear, so we can maintain the illusion of safety. Certainty breeds tremendous smugness. We each possess a deeper level of being, however, which loves a paradox. It knows that Summer is already growing like a seed in the depth of winter. It knows that the moment we are born, we begin to die. It knows that all of life shimmers in the shades of becoming - that shadow and light are always together. The visible, mingled with the invisible. When we sit in stillness we are profoundly active. Keeping silent, we hear the roar of existence. Through our willingness to be the one we are, we become one with everything.

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August 17th: Sacrifice of Odin

We are entering what was known in Norse Culture as the nine days of Odin’s Ordeal. This belief tells of how Odin sacrificed himself to himself, (there is no greater power than that of the Father of all Gods.) by piercing himself with his own spear and then hanging from the Yggdrasil Ash Tree which blankets all of Asgard, in order to give us the knowledge of the Runes. Odin is known for his continuous quest for knowledge. Today, the 17th is the first day and this will go on until the 25th. Odin’s nine days of sacrifice and suffering will go on until the final day. That will mark the discovery of the Runes.

It’s very much like the Christ story of sacrifice. Only, instead of washing the world clean of sin, Odin is sacrificing himself to give the world a form of enlightenment.

One of those things that is so hard to quantify in words.
When you know, you know.

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Like, 90% of the population.
Let’s fix that, shall we?!

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FYI -Steve Kirsch☝️is the democrat mega-donor who has told the Democrat party to get bent and is out fighting against these deadly shots.

Everything is fucking fake.
Got it?
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Don’t take anything so seriously that it affects your mental state.
I believe that when all is said and done, EVERYONE will be surprised.
The only question is, to what extent?

My favorite. 😂

Y’all have seen the Truman Show, right?

Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them. @theneighbours2021Ⓡ