V-EGANISM: September 2020

MISSION STATEMENT

V-EGANISM is independent in thoughts and actions, only choosing what is right and just for animals, humans, and the environment. V-EGANISM however does have a mission statement which is how the founder of veganism, Donald Watson, originally coined the word's definition. It was a perfect definition then and it still is a perfect definition now. So the following paragraph is V-EGANISM's official Mission Statement:

"V-EGANISM educates people and helps people and animals regarding the political and social justice cause, Veganism, which is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude--as far as is possible and practical--all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, cosmetics, household products, entertainment, service or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment."

OPERATION V-EGANISM SHARING LINKS

I share links daily regarding animal rights/veganism on BlueSky: @lorrainevegan.bsky.social

Animals Killed Counter

The Animal Kill Counter: Basic Version << ADAPTT :: Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow

Animals Slaughtered:

0 marine animals
0 chickens
0 ducks
0 pigs
0 rabbits
0 turkeys
0 geese
0 sheep
0 goats
0 cows and calves
0 rodents
0 pigeons and other birds
0 buffaloes
0 dogs
0 cats
0 horses
0 donkeys and mules
0 camels and other camelids

These are the numbers of animals killed worldwide by the meat, egg, and dairy industries since you opened this webpage. These numbers do NOT include the many millions of animals killed each year in vivisection laboratories. They do NOT include the millions of dogs and cats killed in animal shelters every year. They do NOT include the animals who died while held captive in the animal-slavery enterprises of circuses, rodeos, zoos, and marine parks. They do NOT include the animals killed while pressed into such blood sports as bullfighting, cockfighting, dogfighting, and bear- baiting, nor do they include horses and grey- hounds who were exterminated after they were no longer deemed suitable for racing. Courtesy of ADAPTT

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Fall Fashion Shopping Guide: 10 Ways to Make It Sustainable

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Plant-Based Vegan Doctors

I don't know how many of you are experiencing any issues with the veg diet but if so, please see a nutritionist, preferably one who knows a veg diet. I've heard my share of stories (including from celebrities) who stop being veg because of a health issue and when they mention the issue, many of us veg people know the reason right away (almost always an easy solution) and wonder why they didn't seek professional help, if they didn't want to put in the effort of researching themselves for answers.

Maybe it's because of fear of doctors or medical costs…whatever the case may be, I want to mention two vegan doctors who have been around since I became vegan in the early 80's. They both have a huge website for people who are veg and want to stay healthy. Obviously, there is no substitute for actually going to a doctor in person to diagnose any issues and give you answers, but if you want to research yourself and/or just to get more info on the veg diet, check out these two sites I highly recommend:

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Dr. Neal Barnard's website

www.pcrm.org

Dr. John McDougall's website

https://www.drmcdougall.com

Monday, September 14, 2020

So This Got a Sigh From Me

I have been going through a lot of my stuff today to either take downstairs to the free cycle area in my apt. or to throw away. As I was going through important papers to separate and throw out the old papers that are no use to me anymore, I came across this pamphlet I got from an animal sanctuary, called Out To Pasture Sanctuary, about 10 years ago, that's located in Estacada, Oregon (which, btw they were in the path of the wildfires but managed to evacuate with ALL their 150 animals at their sanctuary farm. Thank God! /\). They are accepting donations at their website.

As you can see above, they talk about the connection of yoga and animal rights. As I looked through it, although brief, they do talk about the real deep meaning of yoga philosophy…I got this 10 years ago, but didn't become a yogi until 2016! Which meant, although I read the pamphlet then, apparently the pearls of wisdom that I see in yoga now just didn't sink in at that time. I'm now thinking—what?! How could I not become a yogi then after reading this? Oh, the inner joy, happiness, and contentment now that could have been back then.

Sigh. Oh well, everything has its own time. )