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What is The Real Cause of Depression?

Jason Simpkins - Friday, July 15, 2011

If you're suffering from depression, find out some of the causes and what steps you can take to get happy!

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marie commented on 18-Jul-2011 11:15 AM

Jason, This is a great video and I think it is very helpful at explaining why so many people have depression.......there is no one reason but a combination of many nutritional factors. Thank you for such a great list of things to do to help combat depression.
Marie

Jason Simpkins commented on 18-Jul-2011 02:00 PM

Thanks Marie, I hope that it gives those who are suffering from depression some hope and some answers.

Joan Hartsough commented on 19-Jul-2011 10:59 PM

Thank you much for this informative video. Your suggestions are specific and simple to implement. I passed this on to friends who may face this difficulty. Excellent job, Jason!

Jason Simpkins commented on 20-Jul-2011 08:08 AM

Thanks Joan, I hope it helps you and your friends!

Supermarket Secrets

Jason Simpkins - Friday, May 06, 2011

How and what we eat has radically changed over the past few decades with the all-consuming rise of the supermarket.

But what price are we paying for the cheap and convenient food that supermarkets specialize in?

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What is a Healthy Diet?

Jason Simpkins - Friday, April 08, 2011

PART 2

What is a healthy diet for humans? Watch this outstanding presentation by Sallon Fallon Morell MS, as she dispels the myths behind what we've been told constitutes a healthy diet by the powers that be and how we can reclaim our birthright of perfect health by following the traditional wisdom of our ancestors.

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Heavy Metals: The Rock That Will Steal Your Roll

Jason Simpkins - Monday, August 02, 2010

Discover the harmful effects heavy metals can have on your health and well being!

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Rocknlocks commented on 03-Aug-2010 01:31 PM

Good stuff, Jason, as usual! Thanks for taking the time to go over this very important subject.

Jason Simpkins commented on 03-Aug-2010 03:13 PM

Thanks for your comment Rocknlocks! When you start testing people, you begin to realize how prevalent heavy metals and mineral deficiencies are in our society!

Are you Running in the Wrong Direction?

Jason Simpkins - Saturday, October 10, 2009

This past weekend was the CIBC Run for the Cure and thousands of women and men all across the country ran in support for breast cancer research.

This is a subject near and dear to my heart, as my aunt has been courageously fighting breast cancer for the past year and a half.

Despite my love and support for my aunt, I did not participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure this weekend and here's why...

Every year millions of dollars are raised in the quest to find the cure for cancer - in fact, hundreds of billions have been raised since "the war on cancer" was declared back in the 1970's by the Nixon administration.

And yet cancer rates have continued to rise to the point that today 1 in 3 people are now at risk for getting some form of cancer in their lifetime and after decades long research, the best that modern medicine can come up with for treatment is still the same as always: cut (surgery), burn (radiation) and poison (chemotherapy).

So where has all the money gone?

Now I'm no conspiracy theorist, but the deeper you look into the cancer industry, the more you begin to realize that it has become just that - an industry.

Cancer has become big business and with billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs at stake, you can't help but wonder if perhaps not everyone with their hand in the cookie jar is hoping to find a cure.

Just think about the financial implications for the economy if scientists announced tomorrow that they had found a cure for cancer. A whole lot of people would suddenly find themselves out of work.

A closer look at a so called "non-profit" charity, the American Cancer Society (ACS), reveals that their budget is $380 million dollars and their cash reserves are approximately $1 billion dollars.

When people donate to cancer charities they assume that the majority of their money is going to cancer research, but the truth is that most of your donated dollar goes to pay overhead, generous salaries, pensions, executive benefits and travel expenses.

Most of what is left over of the ACS budget goes to basic research into profitable patented cancer drugs! As little as 16 percent of all charitable donations raised is spent on direct services like driving patients from the hospital after chemotherapy and providing pain medication.

Many pharmaceutical companies are happy to announce that their cutting edge cancer treatment (not cure) drugs are the fastest growing sectors of their business and cancer surgeries are a cash cow unto themselves.

Meanwhile, government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. and Health Canada swiftly crack down on anyone attempting to treat cancer with alternative methods that are deemed unproven and potentially dangerous.

These alternatives methods may include high dose vitamin therapy, detoxification techniques, organic raw foods, juice fasting, lymphatic drainage massage, meditation and visualization, herbal medicine, yoga etc.

Not only are these therapies dismissed as being useless in fighting cancer, but many of the health care providers who advocate them to their patients with cancer, have been threatened with legal action, loss of their medical license, given fines and/or imprisonment and are generally harassed and discredited.

So what are these government agencies and medical associations afraid of? Is it because of their intimate ties to pharmaceutical companies who have a strangle hold on the cancer industry? If they were truly committed to finding a cure for cancer then wouldn't they be open to investigating all potential treatments regardless if they can be patented or not?

With so many people starting to lose faith in the conventional medical system and it's methods of using toxic drugs for symptom suppression, my guess is that they don't want the competition that alternative health care represents.

Which way are you running?

The problem with events like the CIBC Run for the Cure, is that the focus is only on one side of the cancer coin (finding a magic bullet to cure cancer) and almost completely ignores anything to do with the other side of the coin, which is the prevention of cancer.

It also doesn't help that two of the sponsors of the Run for the Cure event actually manufacture products that contain known cancer causing ingredients!

The first company manufactures a candy product that is loaded with sugar (which suppresses the immune system and feeds cancer cells) and the other is a cosmetic company that manufactures several beauty products that contain known carcinogens, neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors such as P-Phenylenediamine, BHA, Resorcinol and Methylparaben.

Of course it's great public relations for all the companies involved, but it's also hypocrisy at its finest.

It's also a shame that the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) only spends about 10 percent on its annual budget on the prevention of cancer, which basically amounts to little more than, "Eat right and exercise". I wonder how many committees they formed to come up with that one?

Now I'm not saying that eating right and exercising are not important, but ask any honest oncologist and they will tell you that 85-90% of cancers today are due to environmental factors and not genetics as many doctors and mainstream media outlets would have you believe.

Any person with half a brain would realize that this is worth investigating further, but it's virtually dismissed as insignificant by the CCS... we need to go further.

This distortion of facts has even prompted some medical authorities to suggest that women with a history of breast cancer in their family should consider having a double mastectomy even before they've been diagnosed with cancer!

I guess you could call that a form of prevention, but my guess is that the ones making this suggestion to women are probably mostly men. I'd love to see their reaction if someone told them that since there is a history of testicular cancer in their family, that they should go ahead and get castrated "just to be safe."

I can't tell you the number times I've heard women who are diagnosed with breast cancer say, "I don't understand, why me? I eat right, I exercise regularly and I've never smoked a day in my life."

But when you take a closer look at their lifestyle, a clearer picture begins to emerge that is anything but healthy. It's not through any fault of their own, it's just that we are not being told the truth about the real causes of cancer and more importantly what you can do to prevent it.

Prevention is the best medicine

There are no guarantees in life and even if you live the absolute healthiest lifestyle possible, you still might become diagnosed with breast cancer.

But you will significantly improve your odds of never being touched by breast cancer in your lifetime by following these 21 simple guidelines:

1. Throw away all household cleaning products that contain synthetic chemicals and stick to using white vinegar and baking soda for cleaning.

2. Stop using toxic hair colouring and instead use more natural products like Henna or use nothing at all.

3. Choose natural beauty products for makeup, hairsprays, skin moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners and soaps. If you can't eat it, then don't put it on your skin!

4. Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night in a completely darkened room to maximize melatonin production.

5. Reduce your sugar intake and this includes all high glycemic carbohydrate foods.

6. Purchase organic produce to avoid pesticide contamination.

7. Only eat free range grass fed meats and avoid commercial meats and dairy that are derived from animals that were treated with hormones.

8. Maximize your vitamin D levels by getting 20-30 minutes of sun exposure daily or taking vitamin D3 supplements.

9. Getting appropriate amounts of exercise (not too little or too much) that includes both strength training and cardiovascular training.

10. Take nutritional supplements daily to ensure you are getting all of the nutrients you require - such as probiotics, multivitamins, fish oil, green drinks etc.

11. Eat enough fiber to keep your bowels regular and moving toxic matter swiftly out of your body.

12. Consider doing a liver and colon cleanse twice per year.

13. Drink plenty of fresh spring or filtered water.

14. Use glass storage containers to keep your food in the fridge or freezer.

15. Stop cooking your food in the microwave.

16. Do not drink out of plastic water bottles and instead use glass or stainless steel.

17. Get a lymphatic drainage massage as often as you can.

18. Do not wear your bras too tight and try not to wear them as often as possible.

19. If you are having a child, make sure to breast feed them as this will greatly reduce your risk of cancer.

20. Avoid synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

21. Learn to love your breasts and tell them that you love them on a daily basis. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

How many more women have to suffer and die with this horrible disease, while the cancer authorities continue year after year, decade after decade to take our money and tell us that the cure is right around the corner? I for one have had enough!

So next fall instead of running for the cure, I propose that you get together with other women in your community and organize a "Run for the Prevention of Cancer!"

Get sponsorships from health food stores and alternative health care providers such as naturopaths and nutritionists, local farmers and green eco businesses.

You could print up brochures and posters educating women about all of the environmental causes of cancer and what they can do to prevent it in themselves and their loved ones.

The answer to cancer will never be found by throwing money at the problem... it will be found in each and everyone of us when we start taking back control of our health once and for all!

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Anonymous commented on 12-Oct-2009 03:33 PM

Thanks Jason,
For telling it the way it really is. Once you hear the words "you have cancer" life and trust as you know it changes forever. I can't tell you how mad it makes me to see everyone trying to make a buck off this disease. If we put our money into cleaning the air, water and supporting our local farmers, instead of "non profit organizations" that promise and won't deliver. We would be facing healthier times ahead.

Justin Smith commented on 14-Oct-2009 03:38 PM

Excellent article informing people about the main issues associated with health charities. So many kind hearted people donate to large health charities without being aware of the fact that their money will in effect just go to support the agenda of big pharma. Your article also contains some excellent points about prevention of disease.

Jason Simpkins commented on 14-Oct-2009 10:40 PM

Thanks for your comments!

Yes, I agree - if more of the money that was donated to cancer charities went to educating the public about prevention, I guarantee that the cancer rates would plummet.

Claudia Johnston commented on 27-Oct-2009 08:30 PM

I enjoyed reading your article, way to go, and I couldn't agree with you more!!!

Jason Simpkins commented on 27-Oct-2009 11:00 PM

Thanks Claudia! If anyone knows about running in the right direction, it is you.

Karen Bonsant commented on 10-Jan-2010 04:09 PM

I agree with all the prior comments. I worked as a social worker with clients that were dying of breast cancer for many years. I documented each clients treatments and comments made by their medical team.

Each client received the same treatments, though the drug names were different it was basically the same. All of my clients died.

I had to complete my internship in an agency that changed the course of my life/career. This agency did not care about their clients. It was the funds from major drug companies that they needed.

I have not heard anyone or seen anyone (especially the average citizen say what this article said).

People need to wake up and learn to think on their own. Breast Cancer Awareness month is nothing but a marketing tool for AstraZeneca.

Great Article!

Jason Simpkins commented on 11-Jan-2010 01:14 PM

Hi Karen,

Thank you for your comments and you're absolutely right... it's time that people learned the truth about where their money is going and who it's really helping!

Metal Filings in Your Breakfast Cereal?

Jason Simpkins - Sunday, August 16, 2009

In the video above, a doctor demonstrates that so called healthy whole-grain cereals actually contain metal filings in order to increase the nutritional value of iron content. To me this is just another example of how big agribusiness and the industrial food industry do not have your family's best interests in mind.

I'm not a big fan of breakfast cereals due to the fact that most of them are loaded with sugar, preservatives and gluten. I try to discourage my clients from eating them, however the food industry has done a damn fine job convincing us that cereal is part of a healthy breakfast.

What do I recommend to eat for breakfast?

We are conditioned through the media to believe that breakfast should include items such as cereal, toast, muffins, donuts, coffee and juice. But breakfast is no different than any other meal of the day, in that what you are doing is simply giving your body the fuel it needs to create energy to carrying out it's metabolic activities efficiently.

This means that foods you eat for lunch and dinner can also be eaten for breakfast, such as fish, steamed or raw veggies, salads, nuts, steak or chicken.

This may seem a little strange at first eating these foods in the morning, but once you begin giving your body the right mix of fuel you will no longer need to use caffeine throughout the day to keep your self going and your moods, mental clarity and insatiable food cravings will be a thing of the past.

Oh, and you also won't be setting off metal detectors at the airport with your belly!

Let me know what you have for breakfast by filling in the comment box below...

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Is Organic Food a Scam?

Jason Simpkins - Thursday, June 04, 2009

First, let’s take a look at what exactly it means to be organic.

“Organic foods are grown without the use of chemical fertilizer or pesticides and have not been processed using irradiation or added hormones,” says Ashley Mullins, R.D., L.D., CNSC, a registered dietitian at Baylor All Saints Medical Center. “As with any product, it’s important to check the label to determine exactly what you’re getting.”

Products labeled “100 percent organic” must contain only organic ingredients with the exception of water and salt, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Products labeled “organic” must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients. Products that are made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients are allowed to be labeled “made with organic ingredients.”

The Bottom Line

While organic food can cost up to two or three times that of regular foods, it may not be any better for you, Mullins says.

“From a nutrition standpoint, there isn’t enough research to show that organic foods are more nutritious than regular foods. The levels of pesticides currently used haven’t been found to be harmful,” she says. “Of course, there may be other benefits to buying organic, such as it being more environmentally friendly and, in some cases, fresher.”

It really comes down to personal preference and budget, adds Mullins. Whatever you do, don’t let your choice inhibit your ability to get the nutrients you need. “The most important thing to consider is the health benefit of consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables every day—whether or not they’re organic,” says Mullins. “That’s the biggest payoff.”

Source: Science Daily May 23, 2009.

Jason’s Comments:

When will this argument of organic vs. conventional food ever die? The answer is most likely never, especially since there’s such an enormous amount of money at stake.

With politically well-connected corporations like Monsanto leading the charge into the future of food production with toxic pesticides and genetically modified organisms, it seems almost impossible to stop the avalanche of misinformation that permeates the mainstream media of today.

So after reading the above article it’s blatantly obvious that big industry spin-doctors are at it once again. It seems they have taken a page or two right out of the tobacco companies propaganda playbook of decades past.

Misdirection #1: Utilize “experts” to dissuade consumers from purchasing organic by stating over and over that organic food is way more expensive than conventional food and that it may not even be better for you.

I find it interesting that the dietitian quoted in the above article recommends that consumers should check product labels to determine exactly what you’re getting. Unfortunately that’s tough to do when pesticides, herbicides, irradiation and genetically modified organisms are conspicuously absent from food product labels.

Straight goods #1: Because the organic food industry has been growing by leaps and bounds (from $1 billion in 1990 to $20 billion in 2007 in the U.S. alone) the over all cost of organic food has been reduced substantially. In some cases certain organic produce items at the local supermarket are actually the same price as their conventional counterparts.

Even better still, I suggest shopping at local farmer’s markets where produce is organically or naturally grown (which is basically organic without the government certification). There’s nothing like buying produce with the dirt still on it, directly from the people who actually had a hand in growing it – you can’t get that in any supermarket.

Misdirection #2: Discredit any studies that unequivocally prove that organic food is more nutritious than conventional food by using vague statements such as, “From a nutrition standpoint, there isn’t enough research to show that organic foods are more nutritious than regular foods.”

Straight goods #2: In fact, a recent $24 million (CAD) four year study conducted at the Newcastle University in England and funded by the European Union, found the following:

Organic milk has 60-80 percent more nutrients than conventional milk.
Organic milk has higher levels of Vitamin E.
Organic Cheese can have twice as many nutrients as conventional varieties.
Organic tomatoes, wheat, potatoes, cabbage, onions have 20-40 percent more antioxidants than conventional fruits and vegetables.
Organic spinach has been found to contain more minerals than conventional.

Although this study did not obviously cover all of the food available to consumers in supermarkets, it stands to reason that any food grown or raised under organic conditions would hold more nutritional value than conventionally grown foods.

Misdirection #3: Downplay the havoc that toxic man made chemicals have on the human body by claiming that, “The levels of pesticides currently used haven’t been found to be harmful.”

Straight goods #3: My question is… harmful to what? A lab rat? And who conducted these studies proving that pesticides are not harmful to humans and for how long? My guess is scientists funded by the chemical companies themselves.

What this expert dietitian also forgets to mention is that none of these chemicals existed 100 years ago and therefore they are totally alien to the human body - so no one really knows what the long-term consequences will be from ingesting them.

Also, we have to consider the total toxic load on the body from other sources such as shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, skin creams, hair dyes, dish soap, laundry detergents, pharmaceutical drugs, cigarette smoke, automobile exhaust etc. We are literally swimming in a sea of man made chemicals on a daily basis and once again, no one can say for certain what the long term damage will be when they interact inside your body.

So is eating organic food worth it?

I mean really, what’s the worst that can happen if you continue to eat nutritionally deficient and chemically laden food? Cancer maybe? Don’t worry about that say the experts; they’ve got toxic chemicals to deal with that too.

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pyetw commented on 29-Jul-2009 09:08 PM

Thank you for standing up to this corporate bullshit.

You raise some good points. Does the study include tomatoes bred and crossed with fish genes, when compared to freshly picked and eaten homegrown tomatoes without pesticides?

Does this study compare milk with added spider webbing, compared to sucking on our mother's teat? Fresh food off the vine is like love divine!

Obviously this doesn't include gassed apples to remain dormant for up to two years, in comparison to live fruit eaten off the tree within five minutes of picking it. See Anastasia, Ringing Cedar Series... we are all cannibals, except the robots, they are cannonballs!

Mr. Monsanto, if you want to do chemicals, try crack cocaine. You can probably afford the habit too, with your royalties on gmo corn. Add to this factory farm force fed diseased meat, vs pasture clean fresh air beef.

Add to this factory farm swine flu, the Mexicans don't even know what hit them. It wasn't a hurricane.

Don't need no shots, ain't got no swine fever...

Mullens needs a mullet (er, i mean muzzle).

End of discussion.
pyetw

Jason Simpkins commented on 30-Jul-2009 12:14 AM

Thanks for the comment!

Of course the study made no mention of the types of perverted manipulations done to the conventional food by large agribusiness... telling people the truth might scare them out of their slumber.

Anonymous commented on 29-Aug-2009 10:48 PM

you have nothing to lose by eating Organic, but you have your health at risk by eating conventional food.

vino biodinamico commented on 24-Oct-2009 06:27 AM

Good post, but have you thought about Organic Food a Scam before?

Jason Simpkins commented on 24-Oct-2009 10:10 AM

Thanks for your comment Vino! In the past I was oblivious to what was in my food and where it came from. Today, I understand that what's good for the earth is also good for me.

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