Category Archives: Health

Merck Pushing HPV Vaccine

Now I find this an interesting topic.  Thing is we have to take control of our own life’s and not let these drug companies dictate to us what we should be or should not be doing these days.  My opinion only.

Take a look: Currently, Merck is still hawking its Gardasil vaccine to young girls (in spite of all of the adverse effects that have been reported) and also wants it to be used on older women and even young boys. In light of all of the Vioxx news, how many people will want to roll up their sleeves? Parents really must think seriously about whether they should trust the health of their children to companies that have a history of putting profits ahead of people.

Things One Can Do For A Healthy Body.

You know for years now, I have tried my hardest to figure out natural things that fight diseases and things without taking prescription drugs. If one would ask me what the biggest of all the things that one could do,  I would say this.  First off, I think we all eat to much protein.   Some comes from beans which is not so bad, but most comes from meat.  Now don’t get me wrong, I  like a good old steak just like the next fellow or gal, just that I kind of figure that we shouldn’t be eating as much.  I have maybe one steak every four months, if that.  I would have to say that if we cut back on the protein we would all be a lot better off.  One reason is that protein covers our cells which some would say is a good thing. I say not so, as it also covers cancer cells.  So the problems then arises I figure, as our bodies defences can’t get through the protein to kill the cancer cells,  which gives cancer a chance to grow and spread.  If we didn’t eat as much protein, the cancer cells would be vulnerable and well our bodies defences wouldn’t let them spread.  Now how does one get to eating things that eat protein.  Well simple. The next time you are at the grocery store, instead of stocking up with meat, especially red meat, by pass it, and get right to the part that is good for you.  Yep the veggie section.  Once you get into eating more veggies you will notice a huge difference in the way you feel.  Just one more reason to get out there and get your own garden to growing.  But as I always say, if you can’t get to planting a garden then try and buy organic. Seeking out a good old farmer and buying directly from him, would be a step in the right direction.  So there you  go, a bit on my feelings of what one simple thing a person can do to prevent them nasty diseases from getting to you.  Final note. I believe with all my heart, that finding a cure for cancer isn’t the answer. It’s preventing it.  But saying that i also believe one can beat it too. Not with radiation, or all them drugs they keep pushing on one, but with just using common sense.  I for the life of me can’t understand why anyone would subject themselves to all them side effects, but hey who am I?  My opinion only.

Cancer & Remedies

You know when I get to thinking about health these days I get the feeling that some folks don’t want us to get better.  Take cancer one of the worst diseases going.  After all these years, why hasn’t a cure been found?  Well, I don’t think I have to tell you why a cure hasn’t been found, as I figure most folks already know the answer to that question, or should know.  At any rate.  My way of thinking is that the cure for cancer is in prevention, yep prevention.   Thing is today folks minds have been swayed and some no longer think for themselves.  I kind of figure that maybe there is more than a few out there too, but lets leave it at that for now.  I remember years ago an old doctor friend of mine saying that if folks got more vitamin D and calcium, that cancer could be cut in half if not more.  Where does Vitamin D come from.  The good old sunshine.  Today though they are telling folks to stay  out of the sun as it gives one cancer.  I say, all the things they are selling you to protect you from the sun is a lot of the problem. Today folks hardly get outside at all any more. Sit here right where I am now behind a computer, inside, no sun can get near a fellow or a gal.  Thank goodness I only do my writing for a short time, as I am outside in the sunshine for most the day, hours on end.  Sure you have to ease your way into the sunshine if you  aren’t used to it but like anything else think moderation.   Remember that us humans are a part of nature, so get outside and enjoy it, as without it, we are nothing. So………………..here again, don’t be fooled, do your own thinking and as my old Dad used to say and I like this one.  Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.  My Opinion Only.

Here is another view on the subject, not mine, but something to think about. Take A Look

One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is, ironically, cancer. It’s a classic example of conventional medicine: The “treatment” for the disease promotes yet more disease, resulting in guaranteed repeat business from patients (“customers”) who are never allowed to cure anything. Instead, diseases are “managed” with a lifetime of drugs, repeat doctor visits and complete isolation from anything that might actually cure the patient and end the cycle of dependency on doctors and pharmaceuticals. Hmmmmm.

Good Foods Mixed With Good Wisdom

You know, I figure that over half of all the cancers could be prevented by simple changes in diet and exercise.  Take Selenium, Selenium is a mineral that forms an important part of our immune defense function, as well as a component in heart muscle.  Where can one find it? Some can be found in meat, fish and vegetables.  Thing is one has to find the best source. Myself, I believe that home grown tomatoes are your best source.  If you can’t grow your own, then seek out organic, should say local organic, and talk to the folks that are selling the produce. Reason being, so that you can find out if they really are organic or not. Some folks like to say one thing, and do another.  Don’t let folks corrupt your mind my old Dad used to say.   I would also like to say that the combination of certain foods is the way to get the most out of things.  Now take tomatoes and broccoli. You combine them together and you have a major trump card in your fight against all kinds of cancers, and other diseases. Remember to use fresh tomatoes and fresh broccoli if it all possible.  I know, the powers to be probably don’t agree with me, but hey, I figure if they are entitled to dictate to me what is right and wrong through their eyes, well I deserve the right to say my feelings also.  Bottom line is this.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see what the problems of today are, when it comes to health and beliefs.  One just has to look around and open ones eyes, simple as that.   And one last important item.  Don’t be fooled into doing things, or………….believing in things, that you feel deep down is wrong.  Believing is just a glorified word and that is all it is.  Heard a feller one time. say this. You can’t convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it’s based on a deep-seated need to believe.  Works for me.   My Opinion Only

Allergies And What You Can Do

Well……….. this is the time of year, that young ones, along with older folks get to honkin’ and sniffin’. Some call it allergies.  Myself, I call it  nature.  Thing is, one has to remember that all these things in the air that are causing our nose to run and things, are a part of living, a piece of the big picture, one might say.  As soon as some folks sneeze once, in the house they go, or head off to the drug store for a cure, or, if that don’t work they go to their doctor for some other kind of drugs.  I feel that 90% of all these drugs could and should be eliminated.  I feel we are being used as Ginny pigs,  to be experiment on, and so on, not to forget all the money that is being made by some folks.  So……… you say, OK, you had your opinion, what should I do about it, I am in dire need of some help here.  Well, I say this.  First off, find out what is really bothering you.  What is bothering you is natures way of letting you know you are not doing something right.  What you should be doing through my eyes is forcing yourself to become more accustom to these things.   Let it happen in other words.

You can do one thing though, that will help immensely if needed.  That is to make up a small potion of warm salt water with a touch of baking soda and rinse your nose a couple times a day.  Doing this will still allow you to keep the good bacteria up in there that is needed for good health, and at the same time help you to stop sneezing and things.  Also, eventually you will become accustom to the  new world out there and build up immunities, so eventually you will be able to get out there in the country and enjoy life like you should be doing.  Simple as that. So…….. again, don’t be fooled what the Powers That Be are trying to force down your throat, literary.   Think for yourself. You can do it, I believe in you.  My Opinion Only.

Don’t Be Fooled Live Your Own Life

People living in areas with more parks, trees and grass live longer and happier lives, with less violence and improved mental and physical health, according to research presented at the conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago.

I have been saying this for years.  Thing is nature is where we come from, were we are suppose to be, and, where we all end up.  Thing is  most can’t see it.  For me though, it’s like looking at a huge wall, it’s right there in front of me, can’t miss it.   So…………….don’t get wrapped up in the world of today, don’t be fooled by what the Powers That Be keep on tellin’ ya, as they don’t want you to believe that you can achieve what you want in life.  They want control over you, they don’t want you to think on your own.  Now get out there and enjoy your life to the fullest.  Live for today, make plans, and enjoy  nature, it’s all around you, as it is what you are.   My Opinion Only.

Flu Info. Kind Of Makes One Think

Three young women from Ontario’s town of Port Perry who returned from a trip to Cancun, Mexico, in late April have potentially exposed hundreds of people to swine flu after being released from Lakeridge Health’s Port Perry hospital and told they were “fine”. The three Ontario residents, Canada’s first confirmed cases of swine flu, were released despite showing symptoms, and were not immediately given instructions on being quarantined.

Swine Flu Information To Think About

Well picked up this bit on that new flu that is going around these days and thought I would let you take a look. This info is pretty right on the mark so I thought I would share.  My Opinion Only

There are many natural remedies that will raise your immunity to the Swine Flu and other viral and bacterial diseases. Many people do not have immunity to the current strain of Swine Flu. This is not unusual because most viruses alter as the virus season goes along. Most people will not become sick because the issue is not the virus but SUSCEPTIBILITY.

Viruses will not multiply in a healthy body. We constantly have Streptococcus in our throats, yet we rarely experience Strep Throat. The same is true of this Swine Flu and other viral strains. Exposure will lead to disease only if the immune system is suppressed and if the vitality of the person is weakened. Do NOT suppress mucus. It is important to let the body discharge toxins.

Most viruses become less aggressive over time because they want to spread and not to kill their hosts. If they kill their hosts, they die as well. The viruses that do survive –the ones in humans with strong immune systems– become less virulent so that their hosts, us humans, go to work, shake hands and sneeze on others to continue to spread the virus.

Sales Of Prescription Drugs Today

You know I wouldn’t hesitate to bet that half these prescription drugs that are being given to folks today, would be unnecessary if folks just ate healthier.  Hard to do though with food stores just brimming over with food full of pesticides and things. But in saying that, remember this, you are the one that puts these things into your body. You have a choice. You also have a choice on and if you should be taking all these prescription drugs.  My opinion only.   Take a look.

Booming sales of prescription drugs helped push profit at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. up by 6.1 per cent in the first quarter, the company said Tuesday.

Prescription sales jumped 11.7 per cent to $1.09 billion, far more than the overall sales increase of 8.5 per cent. The increase was “driven by strong growth in the number of prescriptions filled,” even as the use of cheaper, generic drugs restricted the growth figure.

Vinyl Flooring, Maybe Not So Good To Have In Ones Home.

Kind of an interesting article here.  Kind of makes a fellow or gal think that maybe all these new items that we think are so nice these days might, and I say might, just be causing us all to get sick.  Joys of having to much money someone told me.  Hmm……….. Take a look.

In a study published on March 30, Swedish, Danish and U.S. scientists have discovered a link between vinyl flooring and autism in children. The purpose of the study — which involved nearly 5,000 children — was to investigate the connection between indoor air pollutants and allergies, however, the autism connection was accidentally found instead.

The findings, published in the journal Neurotoxicity, surprised even the scientists involved in the study, and are the first to find a connection between an environmental chemical and autism.

Cherries To The Rescue

A simple treatment for gout and the inflammation of arthritis is right at most folks doorsteps.  What is it?  Cherries.  Around six cherries a day is the amount. Not to hard to take huh?  I bet the big drug companies wish that they had invented them.  Now remember this, not all cherries are equal, as organic is the only way to go.   My opinion only.

Hot Peppers, I Sure Enjoy Them

Hot peppers are great for spicing up food. They may be even better for keeping the human body feeling in the spice of life. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in hot peppers and the one that turns up the heat. It is a compound useful in nature for preventing pepper plants from being eaten by insects and animals. When capsaicin is consumed by humans in the form of hot sauce, chili peppers or cayenne pepper, it offers a wealth of health benefits. One that has received much recent attention is the ability of capsaicin to make prostate cancer cells commit suicide.

Solving The Worlds Health Problems

You know the old saying, “Give a man a loaf of bread, feed him for a day, teach him to farm, feed him for life.” Change the word “Bread” to “Farm” and you have  just solved he worlds hunger problem. Years ago this old saying had some punch to it, my old father even tried doing it.  It failed however as the Powers To Be don’t want us to be self efficient.  As long as folks are under their thumb they are in charge of things.  Good thing?  I don’t think so. Country agriculture is a great way in providing food, indoors or out, in-ground or in containers for people, thus ending food shortages on a family-by-family basis.  Just one more reason for folks to get out there this spring and get a garden growing. If not possible then try and get out and support your local farmers.  If done every one that does so will live a healthy life and isn’t that what we all are trying to achieve.  My opinion only as usual.

Flu Shots and Alzheimer’s Disease

One More reason for me not to get the flu shot.  Not that I ever did as I just don’t believe in them.  Actually this article could explain  why and how so many folks might be getting alzheimer’s these days.  My opinion only.

According to Hugh Fudenberg, MD, the world’s leading immunogeneticist and 13th most quoted biologist of our times (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals): If an individual has had 5 consecutive flu shots between 1970 and 1980 (the years studied) his/her chances of getting Alzheimer’s Disease is 10 times higher than if he/she had one, 2 or no shots. Dr. Fudenberg said it was so and that it was due to mercury and aluminum that is in every flu shot. The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction.

Flu shots contain 25 micrograms of mercury. One microgram is considered toxic.

The study was done for ten years, imagine what might be happening today/ Kind of scary.

Essential Oils for Cold and Flu

Here I put together a few oils one can make to help with colds and flu’s and advice on how to apply them.  Hope they help.

Oregano – One of the most popular essential oils for treating everything from cold and flu to warts, oregano is considered a “hot” oil (it will heat up and tingle) and should be used cautiously. Do not apply to the face or throat without diluting it first with pure olive oil or another fatty oil. If you do get some on your face, dilute with butter or oil, NOT water! Oregano is best applied on the back, shoulders, and the bottoms of the feet.

Lemon – Lemon is great for boosting the immune system from within. Take a drop or two in every glass of water throughout the day, or use in capsules. Lemon is photosensitive so it should not be applied to skin.

Cinnamon – Another hot oil, cinnamon is great for boosting the immune system and has been shown to support the pancreas and digestive system (in medicine, the pancreas/spleen relates to the immune system). Apply on the feet or inhale.

And remember this spring is in the air and my new gardening book is on the shelves, so no reason now for not getting yourself in shape. Have a great summer, I know I am.

Sweet Fresh Pineapples & Good For You Too

Kind of makes me want to run out and buy a couple pineapples.  They sure are tasty on them hot summer days.

Nothing brings up the images of summer breezes and relaxation like pineapple, the sweet juicy treat from the tropics. While thoughts of fun in the sun ease the mind, eating pineapple can greatly ease the body. Bromelain, the key enzyme in pineapple, banishes inflammation as effectively as drugs. It reduces swelling, helps against sore throat, treats arthritis and gout, and speeds digestion of proteins. New research is even showing pineapple to be highly effective at cancer prevention and treatment.

Pharmaceutical Drugs here in Canada

Pharmaceutical Drugs here in Canada has mushroomed in the past few years.  For the good?  Well….. through my eyes it isn’t.  I feel it has gotten way out of hand.  Folks are being given drugs for everything and through my eyes for most parts most folks would do well with out them..  Thing is folks have gotten their minds swayed into thinking that when ever the Powers That Be’s speak, they should take it as gospel.  Don’t get me wrong there is a place for some of these drugs just one has to make darn sure they know what they are putting into their body before they take it upon themselves to do it.  So there you go my vent fo the day.  Here is the article that just came out concering how much drugs are being used here in Canada today.  My Opinion Only. Take A Look.

A report released by a drug-tracking firm reveals that prescription drug use among Canadians was higher in 2008 than in any previous year. The report, released on March 26 by IMS Health, a worldwide pharmaceutical-tracking company, assesses pharmaceutical use by tracking the number of prescriptions dispensed by pharmacists annually.

IMS estimates that Canadians spent $21.4 billion on prescription medications in 2008, up from $20.2 billion in 2007. Pharmacists in 10 Canadian provinces filled 453 million prescriptions in 2008, up 7.1% over the previous year. For 33.2 million Canadians, that’s an average of nearly 14 prescriptions per citizen. Hmmmm makes one think huh?

Fruits and Vegies With Most & Least Pesticides On Them

Thought I would make up a couple lists of what vegetables & fruits has the least pesticides on them when buying in a grocery store.  Also the a list of the worst ones to buy.  Take a look and remember, make sure you do a thorough washing soon as you get them home, especially before putting them in your fridge.  Also remember to wash your hands after handling them.  My opinion only.

BEST

Onion
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Papaya
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomato
Sweet Potato

The Worst

1  Peach
2  Apples
4  Celery
5  Nectarine
6  Strawberries
7  Cherries
8  Kale
9  Lettuce
10 Grapes (Imported)
11 Carrot
12 Pear

Lowering Blood Pressure and Staying Healthy

Good old grapes.  For years I grew them and enjoyed them, saying that they are good for your health. Also a touch of good red wine is a benefit for those that can drink it safely.  I kind of think the reason now behind my Dads good heart was by eating his own grapes. Take a look at this article.

The consumption of regular table grapes, red and blue, lower blood pressure and improve heart health better than drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center in Ann Arbor.  Just remember to wash them thoroughly before eating.