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ECO 101 - Any introductory course to economics describes the theory of supply and demand; the market system; the concept of inflation, deflation, stagnation; monetary policy and central banks; and more.  FIN 301 - Finance, at the intermediate to advance level in the pursuit of any business degree, will have you learn the concept of the time value of money (TVM). The principle behind the " time value of money " is simply "a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow".  However, the definition of the TVM becomes convoluted as follows: Investopedia defines the TVM as   the idea that money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity. This core principle of finance holds that, provided money can earn interest, any amount of money is worth more the sooner it is received. Try reconciling the basic principles of economics in which a fair and equal market determines a...

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), "medicines today are expected to be of known composition and quality. Even in cases where marijuana can provide relief of symptoms, the crude plant mixture does not meet this modern expectation. The future of medical marijuana lies in classical pharmacological drug development, and indeed there has been a resurgence of scientific, as well as public, interest in the therapeutic applications of cannabinoids."   Further -  "Current scientific accomplishments have propelled interest in developing new drugs that can treat more effectively or more safely the constellation of symptoms for which cannabinoids might have therapeutic benefit  Through the process of what is referred to as “rational drug design,” scientists manipulate the chemical structures of known cannabinoids to design better therapeutic agents." Under the Controlled Substances Act, cannabis is a schedule 1 drug and participating co...

The practice of family medicine in Canada was in considerable decline in the years leading up to the founding of The College of Family Physicians of Canada in 1954.  The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) published preliminary guidelines for the Physicians in Canada. The regulatory board governing doctors in Canada states that the new Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) has put doctors in a "difficult position: we are asked to authorize our patients’ access to a product with little evidence to support its use, and in the absence of regulatory oversight and approval." According to this regulatory body, physicians in Canada must be on the alert for 'cannabis use disorder' in those patients seeking medical marijuana. This regulatory board further contends that by grouping cannabis in with cocaine, alcohol and other drugs, a number of harmful effects exist in cannabis, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.  The CFPC advises...

Dr. Max Gerson advocated 'coffee enemas' as a  CURE for a number of diseases, including cancer, as far back as WWII. The Gerson Therapy is alive and well thanks to Dr. Gerson's daughter Charlotte Gerson. The concept of 'Coffee enemas' is not a new phenomenon. In fact, Mae West, the voluptuous bombshell of the thirties and forties and famous for such lines as 'It's not the men in my life that count, it's the life in my men." , contributes her vitality to her daily morning enemas. If you click on the above image, it will take you to your amazon site and will enlighten you on how to download this book. The book describes exactly how to perform an enema, what you need, where to get your supplies, and anything else you need know to help you incorporate the practice of performing enemas into your daily ritual. There are so many benefits resulting from coffee enemas that can be described as life transforming and utterly amazing. Even ...

Let the People Grow Justice Michael Phelan of the Federal Court addressed a very important addressed in the Allard et al v. Her Majesty the Queen a constitutional challenge in the right to use a valuable health remedy. An expert witness for the plaintiff, Dr. Kalant, stated the following valuable information: " Dr. Kalant touched upon a problem that has run throughout this case – that despite the government having exerted control over medical marijuana, there is a surprising lack of research to justify many of the assumptions relied on by government. He acknowledged that there is insufficient evidence on which to base scientifically reasoned dosage ranges for different medical uses and acknowledged that patients can develop significant levels of tolerance to the effects of particular dosages." The new MMPR regulations known as the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulati...

The Canada Revenue Agency makes available all financial information required to be filed by registered Canadian Charities.  I typed in 'cancer' and was taken aback with the number of registered cancer charities. I chose 'Canadian Cancer Society'  to view their financial statements. My jaw is still on the floor because of the amount of money these organizations accumulate.  Under Charity legislation in Canada, a registered Canadian Charity is required to spend at least 80% of their receipted income in the following year. This 80% is known as the disbursement quota and includes transfers of money to qualified donees.  In reviewing the financial information of various cancer charities, it is clear that they operate by shuffling money between themselves as a way to meet the required disbursement quota.   The Canadian Cancer Society - Toronto, in their most recent financial statements, received $34 million as income from other charities ...

In organic chemistry, a method of separating the compounds in a medicinal plant involves a type of chromatography. The most common types of chromatography used includes gas chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC).  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) , since inception, recommended using Gas Chromatography in determining drug-type marijuana from fiber-type marijuana along with using a ratio of only two cannabinoids - THC and CBD.  They have determined that a ratio of greater than one means drug-type and less than one indicates fiber or hemp type. Chromatogram using GC The problem with gas chromatography is in its lack of ability in separating the cannabinoids cannabichromene - CBC and cannabidiol - CBD.  In most Indica strains tested using Thin Layer Chromatography, there was either no cannabidiol present or there was only trace amounts relative to CBG - cannabige...

"Turmeric: A Cancer Cure?" by Ryder Management Inc. describes the amazing health AND beauty benefits of turmeric.  Did you know that 'Ole Miss" was granted a patent on their so called invention of turmeric's healing abilities but then subsequently had their patent revoked when India challenged it? " Ole Miss " also known as the University of Mississippi has the "R1' status as determined by the Carnegie system. ( " Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education " is a ranking of Universities providing research and R1 is the highest) Turmeric, also called 'haldi' in India, is known as the 'sine qua non' of food and medicine (sine qua non can roughly be translated to mean 'without which, there is none'). The biopiracy of turmeric occurred not long after the attempted biopiracy of 'neem'. The question is 'how can anyone be granted a patent - intellectual property right...

Click book image Clicking on the above image will open in a new window and take you to Amazon. This book, The Ideal Morning Routine describes twelve simple habits to incorporate into your morning ritual that will change your life for the better. For example, the Ideal Morning Routine #2 is all about Oil Pulling . Although oil pulling is not new, it is appearing more and more in current news blogs including Natural News  , WebMed,  and Dr Axe.  Oil pulling involves swishing about a teaspoon of coconut oil in your mouth for about 10-20 minutes upon rising and then spitting it out. This procedure literally removes any and all bacteria and germs that accumulate in your mouth while you sleep. The list of health benefits associated with this practice is lengthy and includes whiter teeth, reduced cavities, reduced inflammation, prevents heart disease, kills bad breath, strengthens gums and jaw, and so much more. Following Oil Pulling is Ideal Morning Routin...

In a recent study published in the March, 2016 issue of JAMA Psychiatry, it was reported that researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) are sounding the alarm over a possible increase in unknown cognitive and behavioral harms that widespread cannabis use may unmask. A clinical review conducted by NIDA director Nora Volkow, MD, points out that as legalization of the drug for recreational and medical use spreads, vulnerable populations, especially adolescents, are exposed to toxic effects of the drug. "This is not a problem that is specific to marijuana," Dr Volkow told Medscape Medical News."Young brains and drugs shouldn’t mix. Period." Surprisingly, clinical trials are underway in the US to test Nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, as a treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder Other studies in the US report that a high percentage of children who are insured under Medicaid use some type of psychiatric drug. In addition, most of those children ...

Denied CPP CPP-D in Canada is a section of the Canada Pension Plan legislation that is supposed to provide supplemental payments should you, as a working contributor, become disabled. As and applicant, you need a best friend in this particular endeavour. To the rescue is: DCAC - Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic Inc.  The above is separate and independent from the following: According to Canada, under the new CPP-D legislation, disability is defined as "a severe disability, meaning that you are so incapacitated that you cannot work full-time, part time, or seasonally to support yourself. According to the legislation, a disability is severe if it results in the person being “incapable regularly of pursuing any substantially gainful occupation” (Section or sub-para 42 [2] [a] [i]) Determining what is considered “substantially gainful” involves looking at a number of factors, such as the level of your earnings, and how well you are able to do job tasks . • You must have a p...

Healing-Source Hemp Hearts What is so great about hemp seed? It has to be THE most nutritious food on the planet and thus, can be considered a  superfood. Hemp can help achieve optimal health and well-being when four-five tablespoons are consumed on a daily basis. Hempseed, if it were the only item available to eat, contains all the nutritional requirements to sustain life. Hemp seed is a rich source of protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamins B6, B12, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B-2), niacin (B3), folate (B-9), all the essential amino acids and the most balanced source of essential fatty acids (EFA) known.  Hemp seed also contain a surprisingly high level of the amino acid arginine, known to assist in homeostasis in the body.  Hemp seed contain the perfect ratio of omega-6 EFA (known as linoleic acid) to omega-3 EFA (known as alpha-linolenic aci...

Azodicarbonamide Azodicarbonamide - a.k.a. ADA Azodicarbonamide is a synthetic chemical that is principally used as a blowing agent in the production of foamed plastics, such as yoga mats. As a food additive, it is used as a "flour bleaching agent and dough conditioner". The European Union has labelled Azodicarbonamide as harmful and has banned its use. It is also banned in the UK and Australia. In Singapore, use of this synthetic chemical can bring a fine of $450,000 and 15 years in jail.  Make no mistake, Azodicarbonamide is a known toxic chemical yet the FDA has given it the GRAS status - 'generally recognized as safe'.   What this means is that food companies in the US continue to use this toxin in products that are even labelled as 'Healthy' and 'Natural'. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) publication on Azodicarbonamide, they determined that although Azodicarbonamide is a known 'Asthmagen', since the amo...