Better to invest in buying and eating organic food

According to this article, Monsanto is the evil corporation in our refrigerators.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/02/04/monsanto-the-evil-corporation-in-your-refrigerator/

While some people may say that the above article is just a conspiracy theory, I believe there is some hint of truth in some "conspiracy theories", and there are indeed many reasons for people to question the practices of Monsanto, which appear to harm the environment and human health, as well as impose unfair treatments on farmers. For one, I have come to see that genetically modified food is mostly against natural processes of plant growth, and tinkling with nature can result in ecological harm, such as causing superweeds to grow, as noted by the article. I think I also read somewhere that GM wheat contains excess gluten that can be hard for many people to digest properly, and result in gluten intolerance, compared to organically grown wheat.

So yea, it is better to invest in buying organic foods where possible, because though they are generally more expensive than mass produced GM foods or processed foods, we actually save money in the long run in terms of healthcare because at least we are assured we can stay healthy and have less risk of health complications that may be caused by eating too much GM foods. It is good for people to make informed decisions in buying food, thanks to articles such as the above article to create awareness.

The World According To Monsanto - Full Length Documentary

Video commentary:

A great documentary exposing the evil agricultural nightmare called Monsanto and the story of Roundup and Roundup Ready Soybeans. A 2004 documentary film which makes an in-depth investigation into unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly made their way onto grocery stores in the United States for the past decade. It voices the opinions of farmers in disagreement with the food industry and details the impacts on their lives and livelihoods from this new technology, and shines a light on the market and political forces that are changing what we eat. The film decries the cost of a globalized food industry on human lives around the world, and highlights how international companies are gradually driving farmers off the land in many countries. Potential global dependence of the human race on a limited number of global food corporations is discussed, as is the increased risk of ecological disasters -- such as the Irish Potato Famine (1845--1849) -- resulting from the reduction of biological diversity due to the promotion of corporate sponsored monoculture farming. The issue of incorporating a terminator gene into plant seeds is questioned, with concern being expressed about the potential for a widespread catastrophe affecting the food supply, should such a gene contaminate other plants in the wild. Legal stories reported by the film related how a number of farmers in North America have been sued by Monsanto; and the defendant of the Monsanto Canada Inc. v. Schmeiser case is interviewed.

 I think capitalism has its pros and cons, although at the very core of its ideology, I don't agree with its rationale. One may say capitalism benefits humankind by encouraging innovation and healthy competition, through the incentives of higher profits. On the other hand, capitalism may encourage greed and selfishness in people, as they value profits over people's welfare. I think a fundamental flaw of capitalism is that it measures everything according to monetary value, yet in the deepest essence, we are all priceless and valuable. No one or no one's work is actually more valuable than another. Capitalism and economics reduce humans to mere commodities. This is dehumanising. I also think (almost) every company or corporation starts off with good intentions, as they want to manufacture products or offer services to benefit people, but somewhere along the way, as they earn more profits and start expanding their business, many of the businesspeople lose sight of their initial goal or mission, and start to prioritise profits at the expense of the well-being of people's health and the environment.

Related article:
Vandana Shiva: corporate monopoly of seeds must end

What Is Cancer? A Shocking Truth...

 I think this video is useful as it explains simply what cancer is and how to prevent cancer cells from multiplying by improving the body environment (breathing deeply to increase oxygen, avoiding acidic food and eating more alkaline food, and keep mind free from stress through meditating, watching funny movies, avoid news about horrible things going on in the world, reading inspirational books, etc).

According to the video:

Cancer is natural. It is the natural evolution of cells of the body. When cells change, it is part of adaptation. As we adapt successfully in response to changing environments, evolution happens! Cells mutate to adapt to changing environments.

Cancer cells are groups of cells mutating in an unnatural environment. Unless the environment is changed, more cells will mutate, sooner or later. It's just how they survive in a toxic environment. So even if patients go through chemotherapy to destroy the cancer cells, and if they remain in a toxic environment, cells will mutate again. Cancer is really the evolution of a group of cells who try to survive in a very toxic environment - they have to mutate or else they will die.
 

Three simple solutions to change or improve the environment (to make it more conducive for the cells and prevent them from mutating further)
- breathe deeply (because cancer cells thrive in low oxygen environment) for example, every morning, take 5 minutes walk and breathe deeply from the abdomen - breathe in 4 counts and breathe out 4 counts)
- stop eating acidic stuff (mutated cells thrive in acidic environment and die in alkaline environment) - avoid sugar, pop, soda, coffee, milk, etc. Eat more raw green leafy vegetables, fruits, alkaline water, coconut water,
- keep your mind as stress-free as possible, eg practise meditation, watch comedies or funny movies, avoid news and the horrible things going on in our lives/world, reading inspirational books, etc.

One interesting thing shared in the video is that it recommends coconut water, among other alkaline food/drinks. I found that science is also starting to recognise more and more the health benefits of coconut water.

http://downthecancerroad.blogspot.com/2010/01/coconut-water-good-for-you.html

Coconut water contains organic compounds possessing healthy growth promoting properties that have been known to help

1. Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature.
2. Orally re-hydrate your body, it is an all natural isotonic beverage.
3. Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells.
4. Naturally replenish your body's fluids after exercising.
5. Raise your metabolism.
6. Promote weight loss.
7. Boost your immune system.
8. Detoxify and fight viruses.
9. Cleanse your digestive tract.
10. Control diabetes.
11. Aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS.
12. Balance your PH and reduce risk of cancer.
13. Treat kidney and urethral stones.
14. Boost poor circulation.