Some Facts To Consider

"Whatever the case, a gullible public persists in its childish acceptance of “authority.” Jobs lost, homes foreclosed, taxes raised, services cut, pensions gone, Wall Street and banks robbing them in broad daylight, kids living at home unable to earn a living wage … other kids, out of desperation, volunteering to become cannon fodder in doomed wars initiated by psychotic politicians … yet, after all the suffering, loss and humiliation they’ve been subjected to, a majority, especially in America, tamely submit. Too insecure to think on their own or challenge what they’re told, the majority have no idea of what’s in store." - Gerald Celente, Trends Journal


There is an extreme disconnect between the people and the government. Many people are more interested in learning about the shifting fortunes of celebrities, and the stats of their favorite sports teams than they are about their own government. Those who think that any positive change is going to come at the ballot box are either deluding themselves or have been vacationing on another planet. The Democratic and Republican parties are two heads on the same body--neither or which cares one bit about the American people. Their only function is to serve the needs of their corporate masters, the banks, and Wall Street--all of which contribute vast amounts of money to fund politicians' campaigns and then expect these same politicians to advance their corporate agendas.

"The unemployment rate in the US is around 22%. Ten percent of the population controls 90% of all the stocks, bonds, and mutual funds." - Gerald Celente, Trends Journal

I remember when, during Obama's acceptance speech after he had won the presidential election in 2008, the camera was panning across the audience to show people's reactions. At one point we got a close up of Jesse Jackson's face streaming with tears of joy. I think Mr. Jackson would be crying today, but for a different reason. Obama has proven to be a hypocrite and a liar.

If you are depending on the mainstream news media to supply you with accurate and truthful information, you are looking in the wrong place. The news media is owned and operated by huge multinational corporations that tell you only what THEY want you to know. It's all controlled information (i.e., "propaganda") and is meant to keep you in the dark as to what is really happening in the world. I suggest turning off your TV set and hopping onto the Internet for alternative forms of information and news provided by guys like Alex Jones at www.infowars.com or Gerald Celente at http://geraldcelentechannel.blogspot.com.

DeWayne McCulley's book, "Death to Diabetes"

Dear Friends,

I have just finished reading a wonderful book by DeWayne McCulley called “Death to Diabetes: The 6 Stages of Type 2 Diabetes Control & Reversal”. Here is an excerpt from the publisher:

“DeWayne McCulley is an ex-diabetic engineer who survived a near-death, diabetic coma with a blood glucose level of 1337—more than a thousand points above normal. Despite two blood clots, pneumonia, high cholesterol, and four insulin shots a day, DeWayne was able to use his engineering and biochemistry background to methodically wean himself off the insulin, Coumadin, and other drugs. He lowered his average glucose level to less than 95 and his hemoglobin A1c below 5%, while losing 50 pounds and reversing his diabetes within 4 months.”

Mr. McCulley’s book is full of important information about nutrition and the significant role it plays in helping to normalize blood sugar. He also dispels some of the myths related to diabetes such as the belief that there is no cure for diabetes. He says: “The treatment protocol for Type 2 diabetes is drug therapy, which is designed to suppress the symptoms of the disease and not address the root causes of the disease. And therefore the disease cannot be cured. However, there is sufficient clinical evidence that shows lifestyle changes (nutrition, exercise, testing, and spiritual health) can prevent and control Type 2 diabetes. And once the diabetes is under control, further lifestyle changes may reverse the effects of the disease—if the treatment focuses on repairing the trillions of defective cells.”

This is an important book that every diabetic should read. I recommend it highly.

Thoughts On Diabetes and Gary Taubes book "Good Calories, Bad Calories"

Dear Friends,

It has now been 5 months since I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and during that time I have done a lot of reading on the subject. What I have discovered is both illuminating and shocking.There is a great deal of misinformation out there for one thing. Diabetics are told by supposedly competent medical authorities, who themselves are adherents of the outmoded high carbohydrate/low fat mentality, that we are free to eat cereals, fruits, and starchy vegetables that are high in carbs. They claim that these foods are healthy for you. I can tell you from my own experience that, as a cereal and fruit lover, I can't eat these foods without them causing a spike in my blood sugar. Even the humble puffed wheat, minus added sugar or salt, comes in at 10 grams of carbs for a one cup serving. And minus 2 grams of dietary fiber leaves you with 8 grams of total carbs. I had one half a cup and my blood sugar went from a fasting level of 83 to 161 one hour after eating it. No thanks!

I am currently reading a book by Gary Taubes called "Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Diet, Weight Control, and Disease." It's an excellent book that I recommend highly. Mr. Taubes spent 7 years researching every science connected with the impact of nutrition on health and tells us that everything we believe about the nature of a "healthy" diet is wrong. Here is an excerpt from the publisher:

"With precise references to the most significant existing clinical studies, he convinces us that THERE IS NO COMPELLING SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE demonstrating that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease, that salt causes high blood pressure, and that fiber is a necessary part of a healthy diet. Based on the evidence that does exist, he leads us to conclude that the only healthy way to lose weight and remain lean is to eat fewer carbohydrates or to change the type of carbohydrates we do eat, and, for some of us, perhaps to eat virtually none at all."

Now how's that for running contrary to so-called conventional "wisdom"? I can tell you my friends that since going on a low-carb diet I have not only lost weight, but I feel a heck of a lot better. Of course I'm not happy that all of my pants don't fit me anymore, but we all have to make sacrifices! Check out Gary's book and don't forget to read "Diabetes Solution" by Dr. Richard Bernstein. It should be mandatory reading for every diabetic who wants to help control his blood sugar and live a quality life. Take care and be well! :0)

Dear Friends,

I was diagnosed in June of 2010 with Type 2 diabetes and have since done a lot of research on the subject of this disease. There is a lot of misinformation out there as to what foods a diabetic should eat and what he/she should avoid. For my part, I have found that Dr. Richard Bernstein's book, "Diabetes Solution," to be an excellent source of information to guide diabetics in maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Jenny Ruhl has also written a very excellent book to help diabetics understand and control their blood sugars. If you had to read two books in all the diabetic literature, I would highly recommend that you read these two first. The information they contain is invaluable.

"Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution" by Dr. Richard Bernstein

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bernsteins-Diabetes-Solution-Achieving/dp/0316167169/ref=pd_sim_b_2

"Blood Sugar 101: What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes"

http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Sugar-101-About-Diabetes/dp/0964711613

More helpful links:

http://www.diabetesexplained.com/dr-bernstein-diet.html

http://www.ethiopianreview.com/health/135097

http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2007/10/more-bad-science-cereal-for-breakfast.html

http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/16422495.php

I will be posting more links and further information about what I am learning about diabetes in the hopes that you, and/or the ones you love, can benefit from it. I wish you every success in properly managing your diabetes.

Review of Chris Hedges' book, "Empire of Illusion".

Pop culture has become our sedative, or in some cases, our collective laxative, helping to flush out toxic reality with all the motive force of a good enema. In his book, "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle," author Chris Hedges does a marvelous job of analyzing those omnipresent icons of modern American popular culture--WWE wrestling, Survivor, The Swan, and Jerry Springer--to reveal a sad
truth: that Americans care more about their celebrities than the truly important issues that affect their daily lives. Although the "end of literacy" may seem somewhat inaccurate, despite our growing illiteracy rate, it is apparent that we are more devoted to our spectacles than our books.

It is in this landscape of corporate-driven entertainment that the lines between fantasy and reality are blurred. People learn to emulate and celebrate their celebrity gods, the heady narcotic of hero worship offering a potent hedge to any notion of the truth. Hedges tells us that we are manipulated by television, celebrity culture, the adult industry, and universities to think and act in ways that serve the needs of the corporate entities that control us. And this is often done in subtle ways that would seem to defy introspection.

The author bemoans the fact that while trillions of dollars are spent on weapons and foreign occupations, our health care costs have spiraled out of control. He warns that if the working class people of America do not wake up to these realities, we will be doomed to end our lives as slaves to the oligarchy that rules this country. In spite of this, he does offer some hope that enlightened human beings can band together to confront our growing corporate tyranny and sow the seeds of a coming Renaissance. But, he promises, it will be an uphill battle all the way.