More on hot stuff.

I do not usually have the hots for peppers, but here is another article that fits well with the earlier post. Capsaicin may be worth watching.
Mike V
Capsaicin and Lipolysis?  Click to view.

http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/72

An Evolutionary Perk?

A Perk of Our Evolution: Pleasure in Pain of Chilies    (New York Times 2010/09/21)

 

Anesthetic Approach Stops Pain Without Affecting Motor Function

Capsaicin weight loss mechanism suggested.

Capsaicin plus green tea combo aids weight loss: Study

Research links chili compound to lower blood pressure

Chili compound’s weight benefits pinpointed? 

Chili extract may prevent obesity complications: Study

Science: Backing up the satiety and metabolic claims

 

Why “Beating the Reaper”?

Let me just say that I have reached an age when ‘Beating the Reaper’ is a not  inappropriate interest.  For me, discussing interesting topics with thoughtful people is my preferred method of beating him back.
I consider myself to be pretty omnivorous, and topics are defined accordingly then, as anything I have found interesting, fun, and can discuss, or learn from.  The last thing you should expect here is expert knowledge.
Several topics which have consistently interested me as an amateur, over the years, are:

Avoiding the tender mercies of the Health Care Profession, and Big Pharma.

The psychology of money, wealth, economy,government.

Imagining ways in which to prevent greed, fear, and political deadlock, ruining our way of life and ultimately our planet;particularly Man’s use of energy, and its implications for the future of our planet.

Motivation of people, great ideas, words, speeches, writings, quotations.

Pleased be warned in advance that I am dogmatically opposed to all DOGMA, whatever its source. Otherwise,  if you see anything here that floats your boat, please have at it!
I do ask that if you quote other peoples' words or work, you give them appropriate credit. Opposing points of view welcomed, but please no flaming.

Thank you.
Mike