Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sponsor Me!
Well now you have no choice but to click HERE and donate to my Movember fund! And while you are at it you can post this link all over Facebook and Twitter toALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Natural Cancer Cures?
There seem to be 2 schools of thought when it comes to fighting cancer; All natural vs Big Pharma. Each side has people claiming that they are the only way, and that the other is all bunk. I'm not even going to pretend that I know who is right and who is wrong in this. I'm no rocket surgeon (which would be the coolest frigging job on the planet!). I'm just some writer trying to help fund the fight against cancer.
Personally I'd have to question anyone who tells me that tea leaves can cure cancer just as much as I'd be terrified to have radiation therapy (it IS radiation after all. I would very much question the effects it would have on my healthy organs. And I have it on good authority from a scientist friend that no, I would not be able to fire laser beams from my eyes or turn green and get extra strong when made angry... although I'm sure you wouldn't like me when I get angry anyways. I tend to sulk) going through my body.
Many in the natural cure camp point out that the doctors and researchers who discovered holistic or all natural treatments are facing lawsuits, license suspensions, and even jail sentences for the successful treatment of cancer patients.
"Everyone should know that most cancer research is largely a fraud and that the major cancer research organisations are derelict in their duties to the people who support them." - Linus Pauling Ph.D and 2 time Nobel Prize winner.
Dr. Hulda Regehr Clark Ph.D, N.D. is a Canadian independent research scientist specializing in biology, biophysics and cell physiology. She believes that two things are responsible for cancer; isopropyl alcohol and the human intestinal fluke parasite (yuck!).
Dr. Clark has discovered a way to kill off the fluke parasite using a combination of an electronic device called a 'zapper' (a hand held battery operated 9V frequency generator that uses positively offset square wave to electrocute parasites) and a herbal parasite killing program. The 'zapper' is a recognized medical device that should not be used by people with pacemakers or pregnant women.
Read up on Dr. Clark and her fight against cancer (she has been persecuted by government, the conventional medical community and the big drug companies and now operates a research facility in Tijuana, Mexico. Her health books are best sellers, in the top 3% of books sold on amazon.com) by clicking HERE. It will take you to her website.
So what is the answer? Well it is your body, so that is up to you. Do a little research of your own, and decide for yourself what path is best for you. Do not be bullied into going one way or the other, it is your health after all.
Feel free to help my little Movember fund by donating HERE so that I at least look like a fool with this mustache for a good reason.
Personally I'd have to question anyone who tells me that tea leaves can cure cancer just as much as I'd be terrified to have radiation therapy (it IS radiation after all. I would very much question the effects it would have on my healthy organs. And I have it on good authority from a scientist friend that no, I would not be able to fire laser beams from my eyes or turn green and get extra strong when made angry... although I'm sure you wouldn't like me when I get angry anyways. I tend to sulk) going through my body.
Many in the natural cure camp point out that the doctors and researchers who discovered holistic or all natural treatments are facing lawsuits, license suspensions, and even jail sentences for the successful treatment of cancer patients.
"Everyone should know that most cancer research is largely a fraud and that the major cancer research organisations are derelict in their duties to the people who support them." - Linus Pauling Ph.D and 2 time Nobel Prize winner.
Dr. Hulda Regehr Clark Ph.D, N.D. is a Canadian independent research scientist specializing in biology, biophysics and cell physiology. She believes that two things are responsible for cancer; isopropyl alcohol and the human intestinal fluke parasite (yuck!).
Dr. Clark has discovered a way to kill off the fluke parasite using a combination of an electronic device called a 'zapper' (a hand held battery operated 9V frequency generator that uses positively offset square wave to electrocute parasites) and a herbal parasite killing program. The 'zapper' is a recognized medical device that should not be used by people with pacemakers or pregnant women.
Read up on Dr. Clark and her fight against cancer (she has been persecuted by government, the conventional medical community and the big drug companies and now operates a research facility in Tijuana, Mexico. Her health books are best sellers, in the top 3% of books sold on amazon.com) by clicking HERE. It will take you to her website.
So what is the answer? Well it is your body, so that is up to you. Do a little research of your own, and decide for yourself what path is best for you. Do not be bullied into going one way or the other, it is your health after all.
Feel free to help my little Movember fund by donating HERE so that I at least look like a fool with this mustache for a good reason.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Ouch!
An angry mob is walking along the street. Someone yells, "Hey, let's hang that guy with a mustache!"
Someone else yells, "Nah, let's use a rope!"
The Canadian Cancer Society is a pretty good place to go to to learn about the different forms of cancer that effect men (and women too). A good little section of their website to check out would be the part about Cancer Myths. Some of the cancer myths they bust are amusing, and some are rather depressing when you think that people actually think that way.
Tomorrow.. alternative thoughts on cancer and cancer medications brought to you by Coast To Coast (and my not being able to sleep full nights after watching the Human Centipede... ugh...). George Noory has an impressive little mustache for the record.
Help fund the fight against cancer... click HERE
The Canadian Cancer Society is a pretty good place to go to to learn about the different forms of cancer that effect men (and women too). A good little section of their website to check out would be the part about Cancer Myths. Some of the cancer myths they bust are amusing, and some are rather depressing when you think that people actually think that way.
Tomorrow.. alternative thoughts on cancer and cancer medications brought to you by Coast To Coast (and my not being able to sleep full nights after watching the Human Centipede... ugh...). George Noory has an impressive little mustache for the record.
Help fund the fight against cancer... click HERE
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
My lip is getting heavier
I have learned an unexpected little fact. Mustaches have weight. I can feel this mustache on my lip. And I do not mean just that I can feel it, I mean I can feel the weight of it. This is an odd sensation.
It's actually thicker than it looks. Curse of the gingers means that it doesn't show up so well when you take a photo of it on your camera phone. I do however encourage all you women out there to come up and feel it if you'd like. It might feel even fuller if you happen to bake me some peanut butter cookies. Scientific fact.
Prostate Cancer (click the link to go to the Prostate Cancer website for Canada) is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize (spread) from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty in urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, or erectile dysfunction. Other symptoms can potentially develop during later stages of the disease.
Click HERE to help fund the fight against cancer (the whole point behind this stupid mustache).
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Artificial Mutton Chops
My little history of Movember is going to be slightly delayed. Computer issues. So here I sit in a net cafe drinking a large black coffee, bringing you a photo of me and my hat. If you have been following this blog for the past 4 days you will have no doubt figured out that without my award winning mutton chops my face is freezing. Constantly. It's weird.
My mum bought me this hat for Christmas last year. I have been avoiding wearing it for almost a full year now (I'm sure you can figure out why). It hit me this morning that the flaps on it, when tied down can work as artificial mutton chops for me while I am doing this Movember thing. Yeah I may look ridiculous but my face is warm.
Thanks mum!
Also I'd like to thank the women who donated to my Movember fund. $52 raised so far. You girls rock! Anyone else interested in donating to help me raise money to fight cancer please click HERE. Every penny counts! Also, if you'd like to pass this blog along through Facebook and Twitter and all the rest, please feel free.
My coffee is almost finished, so I'm going to head home and see if I can't just get my computer issues sorted.
My coffee is almost finished, so I'm going to head home and see if I can't just get my computer issues sorted.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Something to think about before you give to a cancer fighting charity
Cancer is bad. I'm going to state that right before we let this horse out of the gate here. My heart and prayers go out to the people, the friends and families who are fighting against cancer. To the researchers trying to find new ways to manage, and beat cancer, you have my support and respect. A large chunk of the cancer fighting charities can kiss my glow in the dark Irish rear-end however.
How can I be all for ending cancer but have a problem with some cancer charities? Read on and I will tell you.
There are certain charities that hold fun little events, like having walks and runs against cancer. We've all seen them. Maybe a few of you reading this have taken part, or sponsored someone who has. The people register, get pledges from their friends, family members and coworkers to walk run or bike 5k, 10k or more. The charities get money, the people involved get some exercise, and a lot of fun and feel good times are had by all, so what is not to like? Next time you see a pamphlet for one of these events, pick it up and give it a good read. You might notice something.
One thing some of these charities have started doing is instating a minimum amount of money that a person who wishes to help out must raise to take part in these events. If you do not meet the minimum required stated, you must make up the difference, or you are not allowed to take part, and your donation will be refused.
I have a huge problem with this. The world economy is in trouble. The cost of living is rising, and a lot of people struggle to stay afloat. If I want to take part in one of these events, and raise $180, then be happy I raised $180. Do not charge me $20 to make it $200. That $20 might be needed. Maybe it's bus fare. Maybe it's going to buy me some milk and bread. There are people out there that every penny they have counts. Or what of the child that wants to help out, works hard to get sponsors but falls short of the minimum? Are you going to tell this little boy or girl to go home? What kind of lesson would that be to them?
Look at it this way, when a food bank decides to have a food drive, do they tell you to bring them steak, and turn away donations of apple juice or pasta?
Now I can see how a charity might require a minimum donation if say everyone going on the walk/run were getting a t-shirt. What they should do in a situation like this is still accept donations from people wanting to take part, and not give them the free shirt if they fall short. Events like these are to raise money after all, and can not be operating at a loss. But to tell someone who took the time, made the effort to get donations and actually show up that that their fund-raising is not good enough is wasteful and just mean. Every penny counts.
Another thing that you might want to look into before deciding to support a cancer fighting charity is where your money is going. What is the breakdown for every dollar they get? Yes administrative costs to run a charity are a reality, and that is fine. People do need to earn a living, ads need to be printed and such. But how much of your money goes to the charity, and how much goes to the company running the advertising and management of the charity? 20%? 40%? 80%? Are you okay with 20 cents out of every dollar you raised actually getting towards the people doing research to help end cancer, with the other 80 cents going to some ad firm?
Finally, they money that does make it towards cancer research, does it make it to real scientists working hard to help people? Or does it go to big pharmaceutical companies who know that their best interests lie not in finding cures for cancer but in making sure people live just long enough that they can turn a profit on their illness?
I'm not going to name names. If you are reading this, that means you have the internet. Do a little research before you decide who to fund. It is your money after all. There are good charities out there that want to help, and try their best. It's too bad that some of the more slicker events tarnish their attempts and take away needed money from them.
There IS a cure out there for all sorts of different cancers. One day with your help we will find it.
How can I be all for ending cancer but have a problem with some cancer charities? Read on and I will tell you.
There are certain charities that hold fun little events, like having walks and runs against cancer. We've all seen them. Maybe a few of you reading this have taken part, or sponsored someone who has. The people register, get pledges from their friends, family members and coworkers to walk run or bike 5k, 10k or more. The charities get money, the people involved get some exercise, and a lot of fun and feel good times are had by all, so what is not to like? Next time you see a pamphlet for one of these events, pick it up and give it a good read. You might notice something.
One thing some of these charities have started doing is instating a minimum amount of money that a person who wishes to help out must raise to take part in these events. If you do not meet the minimum required stated, you must make up the difference, or you are not allowed to take part, and your donation will be refused.
I have a huge problem with this. The world economy is in trouble. The cost of living is rising, and a lot of people struggle to stay afloat. If I want to take part in one of these events, and raise $180, then be happy I raised $180. Do not charge me $20 to make it $200. That $20 might be needed. Maybe it's bus fare. Maybe it's going to buy me some milk and bread. There are people out there that every penny they have counts. Or what of the child that wants to help out, works hard to get sponsors but falls short of the minimum? Are you going to tell this little boy or girl to go home? What kind of lesson would that be to them?
Look at it this way, when a food bank decides to have a food drive, do they tell you to bring them steak, and turn away donations of apple juice or pasta?
Now I can see how a charity might require a minimum donation if say everyone going on the walk/run were getting a t-shirt. What they should do in a situation like this is still accept donations from people wanting to take part, and not give them the free shirt if they fall short. Events like these are to raise money after all, and can not be operating at a loss. But to tell someone who took the time, made the effort to get donations and actually show up that that their fund-raising is not good enough is wasteful and just mean. Every penny counts.
Another thing that you might want to look into before deciding to support a cancer fighting charity is where your money is going. What is the breakdown for every dollar they get? Yes administrative costs to run a charity are a reality, and that is fine. People do need to earn a living, ads need to be printed and such. But how much of your money goes to the charity, and how much goes to the company running the advertising and management of the charity? 20%? 40%? 80%? Are you okay with 20 cents out of every dollar you raised actually getting towards the people doing research to help end cancer, with the other 80 cents going to some ad firm?
Finally, they money that does make it towards cancer research, does it make it to real scientists working hard to help people? Or does it go to big pharmaceutical companies who know that their best interests lie not in finding cures for cancer but in making sure people live just long enough that they can turn a profit on their illness?
I'm not going to name names. If you are reading this, that means you have the internet. Do a little research before you decide who to fund. It is your money after all. There are good charities out there that want to help, and try their best. It's too bad that some of the more slicker events tarnish their attempts and take away needed money from them.
There IS a cure out there for all sorts of different cancers. One day with your help we will find it.
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