Author: Bangov Actual

Been researching a leading scam, that scam would be what a perceived value is in what we wear. Whether it be jewelry, clothing, any tangible item you can imagine that is designed to draw you in as a consumer and make you pay more than what it is actually worth. For this piece I will bring your attention specifically to diamonds and the perception that we all have on their value. Anyone that has been in a diamond store and has looked at engagement rings will know as soon as you look at the price difference in natural vs lab grown diamonds you will immediately have a stroke at the cost difference.

Just a quick google search you will see that a 1 carat natural diamond( just the stone) will run you 2500 dollars. Compared to a 1 carat lab grown diamond you’re in the market for 1700 dollars. Without cut or clarity specifications the cost is significant. Remember these are stones, these are rocks. The definition of a stone: hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material. I say again these are rocks, but some just have different compositions of crystals.

Formation of gemstones geological process through which minerals and rocks deep within the Earth transform into gems. Created under a variety of conditions. Pressure and temperature of the Earth’s mantle, the metamorphism of existing rocks, accumulation of minerals. Over millennia, gemstones develop crystalline structures and acquire their remarkable colors and properties. Once unearthed, cut, and polished, these gemstones become jewelry. (geologyscience.com)

Moissanite may be another gemstone that you have heard of. Discovered over 120 years ago by a man named Henry Moissan. For the full history read this article in, (americangemsociety.org.) This gemstone that you will read about in the same article is actually extremely rare compared to diamonds considering it comes from a meteorite. These gemstones which again if you are to do a google search find lab made moissanite it will be anywhere from $30- 600 per 1 carat stone depending on the brand name, cut and clarity. If we are to look from a hardness scale according to the OHMS scale. A diamond whether it be natural, or lab grown measures a 10 on the ohms 1-10 scale. If you are to look at moissanite then you are looking from 9.25-9.5. Watching the video below you will see a man smashing a diamond. Yes, diamonds are not as durable as everyone is led to believe. The video goes in more depth when describing “hardness” and it may not be what we all to think or interpret.

I myself had done some testing by purchasing and doing the same kind of testing with a hammer on an amazon purchased moissanite stone. Hammer on the concrete took 5 harder smacks than you see in the video to smash the 3 carat that I had purchased for $50. As well some may be thinking of thermal conductivity as well. I know I was, so i put a torch lighter to the thing and it turned green it got so hot then fell on to a piece of paper where it burned the paper. Rest assured as soon as the moissanite cooled it returned to its naturally diamond like look. No burns, nothings flaking off as moissanite. According to (gemandco.com) moissanite has a high melting point of 2730 degree Celsius (4946 degrees Fahrenheit.) Diamond had a melting point of 4027 degree Celsius (7280 degrees Fahrenheit) according to the (diamondauthority.org) so unless you’re thinking of jumping into a volcano or in the sun, I am confident you and your jewelry will be long lasting.

These perceptions that we have about what is actually valuable to us is very saddening to think that when we may not be able to afford what we want, we complain about it instead of trying and address what it would mean to waste that much money on something that does not bring you as much joy as you think. I don’t need to give you some long study done about how tangible items are not things that bring your life fulfillment, but I do anyway because some people are that thick headed (phsycologytoday.com.) I have written about your health, family dynamic and strong community. Those are what we tend to get distracted from when it comes to buying things that may bring us joy for a week or less.

For men who ask, “how much should I spend on an engagement ring?” I say spend whatever the fuck you want. It’s a rock and some metal and no number of diamonds or gold will determine the success of the marriage, ask any celebrity that has been divorced. Men may feel as if it is not expensive enough then she will say no, hahaha ladies we can always find another woman. Also, ladies you will want a man that is able to say no to you and not give in to the pressure because he is less likely to give in to other women. Define what is most important to you, you’ll save a lot of money on things that you don’t need in order to buy necessities when they matter. Bangov Actual, out.

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Drug definition: a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.

Physiological definition: relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

I have no problem believing that people do self-destructive things out of some misplaced sense that it makes them tougher, or for the “experience.” Let me ask you, if 100 people were at a bar and they were served beer. Then I tell you to hold your beer up and before you drink I just want you all to know that I pissed in every single glass of beer. How many would you guess would still drink it because it may be a funny story later? I bet you at least 1 person would drink it. That is a bit of a stretch considering it is a confined room of experimentation, everyone is looking around at each other and everyone knows that you are about to drink piss. WHY!!! Why drink it still? What is weirder is that in a click based study if you were with 5 of your friends then the fact that even 1 would drink it just means that 1 out of 100 people did it which is just 1 percent, but now that you are with your friends you are now 20 percent. That is a massive jump and just based on the fact that you would be less embarrassed knowing only 5 people knew. 

What you put in your body matters, and I don’t think that we give it enough thought or tend to weigh the consequences as much as we should for the reward. I am no stranger to doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pies, energy drinks or even fast food. Fast food is poison, come on guys, fast food is poison, but it is quick, convenient and it fills our basic need of survival which the need to shove whatever is near us down our disgusting faces so that we can wash it down with a drink that besides water most of the ingredients we can’t even pronounce. Again, I do it too. All I am trying to point out is that when it comes to specific foods like pizza, doughnuts, ice cream, chips or whatever other fat pill we tend to gravitate towards. We overlook specific ingredients that have more effects than others. You may be able to eat the things I have listed above and in a couple days at the gym you do not have to worry about. You cannot go to the gym and workout aspartame.

Aspartame is poison. Poison is defined as: a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed. I would advise that we start a new trend. Whenever we go to the store and look at a can of something we are about to drink, and see aspartame as a part of it, just put it back on the shelf. I know most of you won’t do this because as i explained earlier, while you’re in the grocery store you won’t have enough people around you and that will even care to tell you that what you are about to drink is actually worse than drinking your own piss…..ok that is not true but I fucking hate soda. I hate what it does to the body, your joints, your teeth, and your overall health, “but I drink diet” ya, still aspartame. PepsiCo back in 2015 removed aspartame from its product and then a year later brought it back stating: (Healthline article)

“By far the weight of the scientific evidence suggests that aspartame is safe as an ingredient, and obviously has the benefit of being zero calorie,” he said. “It is probably in a few products, but it’s not a huge part.”

IT’S IN OVER 6000 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS according to CNN. Not only is it in your shit drinks you love to consume, but it is also in your toothpaste, cereal and chewing gum, same article. Doctors at UCLA stated:

“When it comes to drinking diet soda, we think it’s wise to err on the side of caution. Rather than consume it daily, save it for an occasional treat,” the post said. “Many people find that it’s the bubbles as much as the sweet taste that they crave. That makes the many varieties of fizzy water that are now available a viable option.”

Ya if all the soda companies started to put “drink at your own risk” labels on the side of each can, you would never hear me say another word about it. To summarize a Healthline article, when your body breaks down aspartame, parts of it are broken down into methanol. Fruit juices, fermented beverages and even some vegetables are broken down into methanol. 

“A 2015 study suggests that aspartame was the largest source of methanol in the American diet. Methanol is toxic in large quantities, yet smaller amounts may also be concerning when combined with free methanol because of enhanced absorption. Free methanol is present in some foods and is also created when aspartame is heated. Free methanol consumed regularly may be a problem because it breaks down to formaldehyde, a known carcinogen and neurotoxin, in the body.” (healthline article)

Now more than 1000 different types of chemicals have neurotoxic capabilities. Even Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 can become neurotoxins in large doses. What you may not be aware of is that they alter the structure or function of the nervous system and are also found in man-made compounds from snake venom, ethyl alcohol, cocaine and heroin. National Library of Medicine shares that aspartame’s long-term ingestion over long periods of time is linked to the effects of oxidative stress, inflammation, and liver damage through mechanisms that are not fully elucidated yet.

I am a huge advocate for people who fast in order to stay fit and healthy. It may not be right for everyone, but studies shown here to give fasting clear credit to reduction in inflammation of the body. That being said, it is very easy to see the effects when drinking soda. You feel hot, some may even get occasional migraines. This may be an indication that your body is inflamed from trying to process foods that it was not meant to process. Just like someone who is lactose intolerant needing to run to the bathroom after a glass of milk. Of course I can’t convince everyone of this without them experimenting themselves. I would only encourage people to try different things when it comes to their diet and really strive to be healthier. Not saying eating healthy will end active shooters but:

“High consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes; moderate consumption of poultry, eggs, and dairy products; and only occasional consumption of red meat—is associated with a reduced risk of depression. However, the nature of these relations is complicated by the clear potential for reverse causality between diet and mental health” NLOM article.

So basically, try some different types of foods out. Don’t be lazy in getting the most out of your health. As a country we are now in a “mental health crisis” which I do not fully believe. The biggest change that I can tell by way of human health has been what we put in our bodies. I see it every time I go to the grocery store that we are the ones being consumed by what we eat. Environmental factors are not just we think of as weather and if it rains or is sunny. We are all a part of the same ecosystem, so we do affect each other in how we take care of ourselves. Lack of energy, and a lot more anger for the world we live in. If you’re depressed, or feel as if nobody is helping you, or the world is going to shit. You may just realize that you lack the will to help yourself. That starts with what you choose to put in your body. Mental health is also a big part of your diet and how you view the world. If you eat shit, then you’re probably going to feel like shit. What is worse is that you will blame others for it. So try, just try drinking water and flush your system of all the garbage that you put in it. You may just feel like your body can take the weight of the world after all. Bangov Actual, out.

Just a Reminder of the Ability of People When They Are Afraid to Lose Thier Way of Life

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Something usually tells me I need to get some more rest, either my eyes are bloodshot, or being half asleep at work. Whatever the case, I don’t think anything can replace a good night’s sleep. As you probably know if this is not the first time you have been reading Bangov. Bangov is an advocate for your health because when your world goes to shit, your health will be something you are grateful for. Between work, family, errands, on top of all other life events that take place you are told that 8 hours a day is beneficial for your overall health, or at least we have been told that since i was in high school that you needed 8 hours a day to function. Maybe I need more? I’d get 8 hours of sleep and still feel like I was either drugged to go back to sleep or felt like I haven’t slept at all. 

“Sleep needs can vary from person to person, but in general, experts recommend that healthy adults get an average of 7 to 9 hours per night of shuteye.” (hopkinsmedicine.org)

When we think of eating too late because it will make you fat, how about we stop fooling ourselves and just start eating the right foods, exercise more. If you are eating pizza all day, being able to hold it together 2 hours before you go to bed is not going to save your bikini body. Food does affect your sleep according to Psychology Today, 

“Recent studies have investigated the influence of circadian rhythms on metabolic processes. Consuming a meal less than two hours before sleep time or consuming a major percentage of the daily calories late in the day can greatly impair sleep quality. Essentially, eating too many calories at the end of one’s biorhythm can induce the gut microbiota to produce a pro-inflammatory state that disrupts your circadian rhythm and sleep quality.”

Especially if you are trying to get work done, maybe make something of your life or even just improve the quality of it, simple things such as sleep are very helpful in giving you a fresh perspective on being able to take on the type of tasks needed to move further in your short-term or long-term goals.

Oversleeping is an issue when getting into the rhythm of napping throughout the day, even if you don’t think you need it, if you’re grabbing coffee at 5 in the afternoon, do you really think your body is getting sufficient sleep trying to process caffeine throughout the night when you’re going to start the cycle with another cup 8 hours later. Healthline tells us that caffeine peaks between 30-60 minutes after consumption and has a half-life of up to 5 hours. That means 10 hours after consumption you may still be feeling the effects of caffeine. 

So, you have to think about consuming coffee, tea, or energy drinks every day. You are creating a tolerance to caffeine which after not having caffeine for a day can lead to withdrawal. Although “caffeine is a natural substance found in a variety of plants, including coffee and cocoa beans, and tea leaves, the effects of caffeine withdrawal are a good reminder that too much of anything is not a good thing. (Healthline article)

“Some signs of caffeine withdrawal include impaired behavioral and cognitive performance, decreased or increased blood pressure, decreased motor activity, increased heart rate, hand tremor, increased diuresis, skin flushing, flu-like symptoms, nausea/vomiting, constipation, muscle stiffness, joint pains, and abdominal pain.

The differential diagnosis for caffeine withdrawal can include, but is not limited to:

• Other sources of headache, including migraines
• Lack of sleep/chronic fatigue
• Hypothyroidism
• Anxiety disorder
• Depression
• Infections

Provided by National Library of Medicine.

Of course, I would love to be able to tell people to stop caffeine for 30 days and see how they feel, but that would be like telling people to stop having sex for 30 days. Hell telling anyone to stop anything that may give them joy in life would probably drive them crazy. Some people are just not strong enough to face the consequences of what it means to change their daily routine in order to better their health. When life does hit the shit fan they tend to think, oh maybe I should make some changes in my life, so I guess just wait for those moments. For the others who are able to make drastic changes and want to see the benefits of a better diet and better sleep. Those people are wanting to see change happen before their eyes. All the rest of you may just be stuck feeling like you can’t break the habit. Not saying I have the answers for you, but all I can do is maintain a healthy diet, and make sure I am staying active, running, gym time and lots of water. The basics are what make the harshness of lack of sleep, too much caffeine, sugar or energy drinks less wear on the body. One thing to not get lazy on is your health. Bangov Actual, out.

other helpful articles:

Causes and Effects of Oversleeping | Sleep Foundation

Caffeine | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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It is becoming more and more mainstream that Fentynal is a killer. Five years ago, people didn’t even know what it was. Also, until people read this, they may not even know that Fentanyl:

“Was first developed in 1959 and introduced in the 1960s as an intravenous anesthetic. It is legally manufactured and distributed in the United States.” (dea.gov)

Now why would this be a Bangov thing? Well, Bangov believes that business ideas can be seen everywhere, as well I do encourage everyone to follow the money when knowing that everyone’s shit stinks if you’re willing to dig deep enough. Life being one big contradiction that it is, even in the places that may be unsettling to others. Which is also the point. Doing things that you’re not particularly comfortable doing, and no I am not advocating doing Fentanyl. What I am advocating is getting out of your comfort zone in order to learn about things that may affect you, your community. General knowledge is also always a good thing, or “awareness” to those who usually are the ones that just scream something that has no scholastic value whatsoever.

Nancy Reagan was the OG in this in the 1980’s when “Just Say No” PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) were blasted all over television screens. This coming from a Marketlplace.org article about the history of anti-drug PSA’s. Same article, 1987 “This is your brain on drugs”, “Users are losers” as part of a McGruff the Crime Dog ad with a chorus of children singing that drug users are losers. I will not be posting these ads in video for the simple fact that they don’t work, but even more so that it would be a contradiction to post these anti-smoking ads given that according to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center:

“Tobacco companies successfully fought to have the phrase “here is the truth” removed from the ads. When tobacco companies advertise pro-smoking messages, those ads are quite visually appealing. However, their anti-smoking ads are less engaging. The goal of these ads should be to sustain viewers’ attention, not to bore them.”

This means that THEY MAY HAVE BEEN INTENDING TO SELL RATHER THAN DISCOURAGE CHILDREN FROM SMOKING. Kind of a reverse psychology according to Professor Ludwig, professor of health education at Hofstra University, stating: “When you advertise against it, you may also be inadvertently advertising for it,”

So, for tobacco companies to spend $8.2 billion dollars on advertising of tobacco products every year, which is even more broken down to $22.5 million dollars every day and $1 million dollars every hour. It is very naive, which is defined as: (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; to think that anyone in the business of pushing Fentanyl into this country will receive any consequence for the deaths. (cdc.gov)

• The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 8.2 deaths per 100,000 standard population in 2002 to 32.6 in 2022; however, the rate did not significantly change between 2021 and 2022.
• Rates decreased between 2021 and 2022 for people ages 15–34 and increased for those age 35 and older.
• Between 2021 and 2022, rates increased for all race and Hispanic-origin groups, except Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic and White non-Hispanic people.
• Between 2021 and 2022, the rate for synthetic opioids other than methadone increased 4.1% from 21.8 to 22.7, while rates for heroin, natural and semisynthetic opioids, and methadone declined.
• Between 2021 and 2022, rates for cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential increased.

Stats from the National Vital Statistics System via CDC.

When tobacco companies do it legally here in the US: (cdc.gov)

• More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking.
• Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about one in five deaths annually, or 1,300 deaths every day.
• On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than nonsmokers.

• If smoking continues at the current rate among U.S. youth, 5.6 million of today’s Americans younger than 18 years of age are expected to die prematurely from a smoking-related illness. This represents about one in every 13 Americans aged 17 years or younger who are alive today.

“More than 50 years after the U.S. Surgeon General’s first report on cigarette smoking and mortality, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The first report established a causal association between smoking and lung cancer, and subsequent reports expanded the list of smoking-attributable causes of death to include other cancers, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and respiratory diseases. For a second level of causes of death, the current evidence is suggestive but not sufficient to infer a causal relationship with smoking. This study draws on 1980–2004 U.S. vital statistics data and applies a cause-specific version of the Preston-Glei-Wilmoth indirect method, which uses the association between lung cancer death rates and death rates for other causes of death to estimate the fraction and number of deaths attributable to smoking overall and by cause. Nearly all of the established and additional causes of death are positively associated with lung cancer mortality, suggesting that the additional causes are in fact attributable to smoking. I find 420,284 annual smoking-attributable deaths at ages 50+ for years 2000–2004, 14% of which are due to the additional causes. Results corroborate recent estimates of cause-specific smoking-attributable mortality using prospective cohort data that directly measure smoking status. The U.S. Surgeon General should reevaluate the evidence for the additional causes and consider reclassifying them as causally attributable to smoking. Brought to you by the NLOM (National Library of Medicine article here)

Going just a little deeper, but if you have been with me this long then this is a part of bonus for ya to grit your teeth to. According to a DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Intelligence Report(unclassified) the Fentanyl flow into the United States as of 2019 was even worse than that in 2014. This is a 2020 report stating:

 “Currently, China remains the primary source of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances trafficked through international mail and express consignment operations environments, as well as the main source for all fentanyl-related substances trafficked into the United States. Seizures of fentanyl sourced from China average less than one kilogram in weight, and often test above 90 percent concentration of pure fentanyl.”

Just a fun fact(sarcasm) in 1998 a settlement was reached between the 4 largest tobacco companies crossing 46 states and territories. A whopping $206 billion dollars over 25 years. Was the biggest civil settlement in history (Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement). South Carolina gave 15 percent to tobacco farmers affected by crop prices, and North Carolina gave 75 percent to tobacco production.

Let us stop thinking the government has a handle on any sort of risk to the American people. What is worse is that this is a supply and demand industry. Bangov does not look to the government for solutions. It can only ask that individuals stop being the problem. Taking responsibility for your own health would be a first step. Second step might just be quit asking that others solve your problems, Bangov Actual, out.

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