Jainism and Animal Issues 1997

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Jainism and Animal Issues
Mathematical Models: These methods combine existing information to describe a system under study in mathematical terms. This approach results in a mathematical model helpful in the understanding of complicated systems, especially those in which several variables influence the outcome.
Organ Cultures: This is an emerging new field which uses groups of cells from a single organ for cancer research, pharmacology, radiation, toxicology, virus research, vaccine production and other areas of research.
Physical and Chemical Techniques: Using physicochemical instruments that isolate, identify and measure the amount of a given substance in complex biological mixtures, these techniques analyze the physical and chemical properties of drugs, toxins, body chemicals, and other substances.
Placenta: The placenta, which they usually discard after childbirth, is a complex, multipurpose organ that is highly sensitive to drugs, chemicals and pollutants. We may also utilize the placenta for practicing microsurgery.
Quantum Pharmacology: This is a discipline that uses quantum mechanics to explain the behavior of drugs on the basis of their molecular composition.
Tissue Cultures: These techniques are used in biomedical research, particularly in studies of the immune system. Individual cells from human or animal tissues are grown outside the body after separation from their original tissue or organ. Each generation breeds identical cells almost without limit, thus providing a continuous supply of identical test materials.
Zoe Weil ("Jivan Sanskar")
My Personal Transition to Ahimsak Products
I had always been very curious about cosmetic products and their ingredients. I thought about using cruelty free products for my personal use since the JAINA convention at Chicago. I also wondered, if I use these products how much more would they cost? Worst case, $500 per year. Then I thought that it was worth spending $500-$1000 rather than using cosmetics which were made from animal ingredients and tested on animals. So I decided to switch to these products. I started looking for alternatives and I was surprised to see many stores offering these substitutes.
I went to "Bread of Life" (a "Whole Food's Health Store"), and I spent almost two and a half hours there looking at different products they offer. I got all those products, and took my shower.... Taking my first shower with cruelty free soap and shampoo was a different experience. Not only did I clean myself externally, but also my internal thoughts were cleaned. I did not feel that I lost any
sweet smell, but I felt guilty for all these days for becoming involved in Jiv Himsa by using those products.
This store has a lot to offer such as toothpaste, shaving cream, lipsticks, chopsticks, body lotion, deodorant sticks, gel, cologne, after shave, air freshener, mouth wash, laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, bath room cleaner, and many other things. It also offers lots of organic vegetables, soya milk, breads, and so on... Visit a store near you, and realize the benefits that I realized.
Although these items are a little bit expensive, it was not hard for me to convince my roommates (all of them vegetarians) about them. After all, what price do we put on life? Haven't we already saved enough by abstaining from the consumption of meat, tobacco and alcohol?
Sanjay Gala
Try These Simple Natural Products
Try these cheaper, safer, and environmentally sound alternatives for household cleaning products. They are natural. They
don't pollute streams and rivers and don't poison our earth ...or you.
Ant Control: Rather than spraying with a commercial insecticide, wash countertops, cabinets and floors with equal parts of water and vinegar. Pour a line of cream of tartar where they enter the house - they won't cross the line!
Water Softener: 1/4 cup of vinegar in final rinse. Oll Stain Remover: White chalk rubbed in before wash.
Glass Cleaner: 1/4 cup vinegar or rubbing alcohol in 1 gallon of water. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge sprinkled with dry baking soda. Rinse with water and dry with a soft towel.
Copper Cleaner: Paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour; or vinegar and salt.
Household Cleaner: 3 tbsp. Baking soda mixed into 1 qt. of warm water.
Stainless Steel: Baking soda or mineral oil for shining; vinegar for spots.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Vinegar. Coffee/
Wine Stain Remover: Blot with club soda. Mildew Remover: Lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt.
Linoleum Floor Cleaner/Wax: Mop with one cup white vinegar mixed with 2 gallons of water to remove dull, greasy film. Polish with club soda.
Mothballs: Cedar chips or dried lavender sachets.
Drain Opener: Flush drain weekly with boiling water, to prevent clogging. If clogged, pour 1/2 cup baking soda, then V/cup vinegar down the drain.
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