Now that there is so much money in breast cancer donations, what motivation is there to find a cure or prevent it?
Ever wonder why there is no cure by now?
Why are more and more women are getting breast cancer?
The goal of the pink ribbon and campaign and foundations like the Cancer Society is to make money. The fundraisers make high salaries. Yes they make donations with the money you give them, but most of these donations goes to pharmaceutic companies. I believe cancer can be prevented, and can be controlled, but not necessarily by new and more drugs. Causes of cancer, and alternative approaches are areas that need more research. This may entail lifestyle changes and there is little money in that.
Many women fighting breast cancer don’t like being pigeon-holed, feminized, or stereotyped by the pink ribbon campaign.
Before you “run for the cure” or buy something pink, consider lending a hand, and/or an ear to women, and their families that need help, and may not ask for anything. People are kind and generous. Don’t let these qualities be instituionalized.
A film about the pink ribbon campaign will be released next month called Pink Ribbons, Inc.
The website thinkbeforeyoupink.org claims to be the only breast cancer foundation that does not accept funding from big pharms, and their prime objective is to monitor the pink campaign.
There are two books that examine the pink ribbon campaign and the concept of the “dream cause”:
Cardiologist, William Davis, observed his patients get better when they stopped eating wheat. Davis explains in Wheat Belly how wheat has been rudely manipulated and changed over the years, how wheat causes surges in blood sugar levels, making you tired and hungry, how it causes disease, aging, high pH, celiac diseare, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and weight gain. If you are fighting cancer you don’t have room in your diet for wheat products.
So many beans! Here’s an Indian inspired recipe that uses them up. And it freezes well. You can use oil or butter. Don’t make me tell you that it’s good for you.
In 1811, Frances Burney undergoes a mastectomy in France. Her experience is recorded in a letter to her sister.
Although a bit gruesome and heart wrenching, her courage and her ability to withstand the pain is inspiring. With only a glass of wine to calm her, she is conscious through the whole three hour operation, except for a few moments of fainting.
I am very curious about the Treating Yourself expo that takes place in Toronto on June 3-5 in Toronto. Marco Renda, the show founder, generously agreed to answer my questions. I am so glad he did because it’s hard for most of us to get the real inside info on what’s going on with medical marijuana in this country. It’s still a bit of a taboo.
Me: As a teenager in the 70′s I never imagined one day there would be a whole trade show for pot. I know it’s legal, with a prescription. Is this something that you just ask your family doctor for?
Marco: Yes you can go to your family doctor and ask them if they would be willing to fill out the Health Canada forms to allow you to use cannabis as your medicine. Your Doctor will need to fill out these forms every year as the permits are only valid for one year.
Me: During chemo and many treatments, I thought about asking one of my many doctors for a prescription for marijuana, but I feared I would lose the respect of the Doctor, and therefore, I would put myself at a disadvantage. It’s a very vulnerable time. Do you think doctors judge you when ask for a medical marijuana prescription?
Marco: Yes I do believe that some Doctors do in fact judge you when you ask them for prescription for cannabis. The majority of the Doctors here in Canada WON’T sign the forms as they DON’T want to be the Gatekeeper.
Me: Does marijuana really help chemo patients? Are there any negative side effects?
Marco: Yes cannabis is an extremely effective medicine to help cancer patients deal with the side effects of chemo. The only side effect that I am aware of is having an appetite which is what you are after any ways as with the side effects of chemo you don’t want to eat food.
Me: I’ve heard of the so called “the munchies”. So it’s important to have healthy snacks on hand…
When chemo is over, do patients get to keep their prescriptions for the rest of their life?
Marco: Yes I have known several patients to continue using cannabis well after they stop chemo. As a matter of fact most patients that I have come across swear that they have never felt better as the side effects from chemo lasts well after the patient has stopped taking it.
Me: I have to agree with that. The effects of chemo last for years.
What other types of illness and disabities do doctors prescribe marijuana for?
Marco: There are several ailments that dr recommend cannabis use: HIV/AID , HEP C , Fybromialgia , Epilepsy , ADHD , PTSD , MIGRAINES , plus many more.
Me: Can you actually buy pot at the Treating Yourself expo, if you have a prescription?
Marco: NO! Cannabis sales is strictly PROHIBITED at the TY Expo.
Me: OK. That’s clear.
How about seeds? What kind of paperwork do you need to buy seeds? And to grow marijuana?
Marco: Yes you can purchase seeds at the expo. There isn’t any paperwork needed to purchase cannabis seeds at the expo. To be able to grow medicinal cannabis legally you have to either be a licensed patient or a Designated Grower. Both the patient growing their own as well as the Designated Grower who grows for patients that are unable to, have to reapply every year as all permits are only valid for one year
Me: Is there a difference between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana?
Marco: Well actually it’s the same but the quality can be different as those who purchase cannabis for recreational use buy it from the Black Market and they are only interested in moving product not interested in the quality of the cannabis that they are selling.
Me: What sort of venders will be at the Treating Yourself Expo? And what will your average chemo person like about the show?
Marco: There are over 100 vendors displaying goods such as vaporizers, seeds, clothing, nutrients, grow equipment, Compassion Clubs, publications, etc. While there really isn’t a way for me to know who is a chemo patient and who isn’t, I can tell you is that those who attend vary in age from early teens coming with parents to senior citizens looking for alternative medicine.
Me: I wonder if your average chemo person will feel comfortable at the Treating Yourself Expo? In your estimation, what percentage of people attending are patients, and what percentage are recreational drug users?
Marco: Every patient that attends the Treating Yourself Expo will feel EXTREMELY comfortable as the event is geared to them and their needs. I would have to say that 70% of those attending are patients and or caregivers and the balance being recreational users and curiosity seekers looking to get educated on the benefits of cannabis as medicine.
Me: Are there any legal implications, or other dangers to people attending Treating Yourself?
Marcus: No! At last years expo we had all kinds of undercover police roaming around and NOBODY got harassed or arrested. The police are only interested if people are distributing cannabis at the expo which it isn’t
Me: Do you see pot’s future in medicine beyond treating symptoms? Current studies suggest that marijuana may contribute cancer prevention. What do you think?
Marco: Absolutely! Cannabis is being researched by many scientists in other countries.
Me: Do you think pot will ever be legal in Canada?
Marco: Absolutely! But I don’t think it will happen while PM Harper is in power unless the courts rule it to be with all the upcoming legal battles that Health Canada is facing concerning medicinal cannabis.
Canadian Prime Minister
Leader of the Opposition
I guess we need to find an understanding Doctor… and attend the Treating Yourself Expo! Thank you so much Marco for answering my questions.
This is a beautiful pure red soup. The ingredients are simple and curative. I don’t know exactly what makes it taste so good. It has a lovely rich complex flavour.
Health Benefits:
Beets – full of anti oxidants, anti inflamatories and plant pyto chemiclas such as betanin and vulgaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, that prevent and fight cancers and heart disease, and aid in eye health
Cabbage – lowers cholesterol, and contains polyphenols and vitamin k
Caraway – anti oxidants
Bone broths - provide easy to absorb minerals, and repairs the digestive track
Onions – contains quercetin, lots of minerals, increases bone density, anti bacterial
Ingredients:
3 large beets – peeled and grated, (you can use a mandolin, hand grater or food processor, or cut it up into 1/4 inch match sticks by hand)
1 onion, chopped
4 Tbsps butter
1 cup of thinly sliced cabbage.
5 cups of stock (beef, chicken, or duck)
pepper
3 Tbsps vinegar
2 tsps caraway seeds
1 tsp or more of salt
sour cream or yogurt
Directions:
Melt butter in large pot. Add onins and fry on medium, until wilted and soft. Add the rest of the ingredients, except sour cream. Cover, and simmer until the beets are tender 20 – 50 minutes. Taste for seasonings. Serve with a big spoonful of sour cream or yogurt.
You need to take kelp regularly, everyday, to prevent your thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine.
Kelp is a food that naturally contains iodine. If your thyroid has enough iodine already, it will not need to absorb the radioactive iodine.
Iodine was given to people at the Chernobyl. They are giving it to people in Japan. Don’t wait for the government to give you iodine. Take a natural food, like kelp, that contains moderate amounts of iodine.
There is iodine in salt, but you probably aren’t getting enough iodine from it.
Kelp is an edible seaweed. You can get it in a capsule form, a pill form, or as a powder.
Take kelp now, if you don’t already, in case there is any radioactive fallout from Japan. Take at least 1 – 5 capsules of kelp a day. If you are not used to it, start with one and build up.
The daily recommended allowance of iodine is 150 mcg (micrograms) for an adult. Most kelp capsules, like the one pictured here, contain 780 mcg, (listed as .78 miligrams). If you are deficient, and most people are, you need between 12 to 50 mg per day.
I have been taking kelp for many years and my 19 year old daughter started taking it 2 month ago, and has found it increases her energy. No ill effects. It’s good for you. It is key to preventing breast cancer.
Make sure you are also getting enough selenium (about 100 mcg). The body needs selenium for the iodine to work.
No Thyroid?
My father has been taking it for the last 30 years, (he had his thyroid removed in 1983 due to thyroid cancer). He’s very fit.
You can still by Thyrosafe pills - click on this photo
Emergency Iodine Pills
If you are directly exposed to radiation you need a lot more iodine. In this case you need an iodine pill like Thyrosafe and the government may distribute them. You might want to get a pack of these…in case….but they are for emergencies only. They have side effects, and may harm your thyroid.
Rhonda
Cardiologist, William Davis, observed his patients get better when they stopped eating wheat. Davis explains in 
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