There are always opportunities to be kind, and to make someone's time on Earth a little bit better, even when that time is limited. And the police officers in this picture make that point with a beautiful gesture.
The boy in the hospital bed is a 12-year-old named Jose Rubio-Pavon, suffering with an inoperable brain tumor. Growing up he'd always wanted to be a police officer, and now it was sadly apparent that he'd never realize that dream - or so he thought. Told of his situation, the police in Brighton, Colorado made a special exception for the boy, and swore him in as the youngest ever member of Brighton Police Department. It was the work of an hour or so for the officers who attended the hospital and swore him in. For Jose and his family, it was a dream come true, and made all the difference in the world.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.