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Cure for Cancer?

Adam — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:53:10 +0000

The Kanzius Machine developed by a cancer patient John Kanzius may very well be the cure for cancer. It uses radio waves to heat up metal particles injected into a tumor, destroying only the tumor. This could be a huge step forward in the cure for cancer without any drugs or side effects.

Lets hope the drug industry doesn’t find away of burying this advance.

The Kanzius Machine: A Cancer Cure? - [60-minutes]

FDA wants Popeye to get Ecoli

Adam — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:29:15 +0000

That could be my only conclusion. The U.S has had many Ecoli outbreaks over the last 12 years with 2006 being one of the worst. So what has the FDA done? They did what most government regulatory bodies do; look the other way until there is a catastrophe. Nothing looks better than working real hard after the fact. Is it me. Does anyone else see this as a reoccurring role in our government?

FDA and Fresh Spinach Safety [.gov] (.pdf file)

Am I developing Breasts?

Adam — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:46:02 +0000

They do look like they are getting bigger. Crap!! Maybe its because I worked out my chest in the gym today or is it those hormones floating in my glass of water. The AP (Associated Press) has discovered that pharmaceuticals are in the drinking water of at least 41 million Americans. Maybe I am being ridiculous but could we have finally discovered what is truly wrong with all of us. Is this the reason that more and more kids in this country are allergic to everything? Is it because their moms are destroying their unborn children’s immune systems by just drinking water? Imagine what could be happening to that fetus, as it is being bombarded daily with heart medication, cancer drugs, hormones, anti-depressants and so many more drug cocktails. I think they have just scratched the tip of this iceberg. I am sure our noble EPA will take years to analyze the situation. By than we probably wont have to worry too much because global warming will finally be a fact as I swim to the local grocery. The speed of government is truly a site to behold.

AP probe finds drugs in drinking water [Tucsoncitizen.com]

Placebo effect.

Adam — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:31:23 +0000

In medicine, placebos have been known to have the same impact as the drug they are testing it against. Now they have learned that the cost of the pill plays an impact as well.

“The investigators had 82 men and women rate the pain caused by electric shocks applied to their wrist, before and after taking a pill. Half the participants had read that the pill, described as a newly approved prescription pain reliever, was regularly priced at $2.50 per dose. The other half read that it had been discounted to 10 cents. In fact, both were dummy pills.

The pills had a strong placebo effect in both groups. But 85 percent of those using the expensive pills reported significant pain relief, compared with 61 percent on the cheaper pills. The investigators corrected for each person’s individual level of pain tolerance.”

Our perception of things whether it be instinctually or learned is clearly a great influence on our brain and the way it deals with pain.

More Expensive Placebos Bring More Relief [New York Times]

Origami Planters From Recycled Newspaper.

Adam — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:22:51 +0000

What can you do with those old newspapers, instead of tossing them into the recycle bin? Well turn them into origami pots for starting seeds, of course. A step-by-step guide on how just to do that follows. Creativity has no limits.

How to make a newspaper pot for starting seeds. [geocities.com/newspaperpots]