Category: health
When We Grow is a very informative, 45 minute documentary that explores the facts about cannabis, from the history of cannabis prohibition to industrial hemp and medicinal marijuana, presented in clear and accessible manner. Wonderful for sharing with those who are still in need of education on the matter.
A drug rapidly clears amyloid from mice brains, quickly reversing the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits caused by the onset of Alzheimer’s.
via MEDICUS
With a record number of Americans going without health insurance, alternative currencies like Trade Dollars have become one of the few ways the uninsured can afford much-needed health care.
Uninsured pay for medical care with local currencies – CNN Money: Feb. 21, 2012.
Must-See Paul Stamets TEDMED talk about some truly awe-inspiring developments in medicinal and economic mycology:
Wow. What superb clip. Perfect for sharing!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Definitely watch and share this trailer for a gorgeous looking documentary about ayahuasca shamanism, science and it’s use in treating Westerners afflicted with addictions and severe emotional traumas, as pioneered by the work of two doctors; Dr. Jacques Mabit, who “runs a legendary detox centre deep in the Peruvian jungle”and Dr. Gabor Maté, a lionhearted addiction specialist valiantly trying to establish a similar program in Canada. It is seeking completion funding on KickStarter so if you like the trailer please learn more by watching the Kickstarter video.
Editor in chief of WIRED magazine, Chris Anderson speaks @ TEDx Silicon Valley 2011 and shares some incredibly thought-provoking futures combining distributed sensorial networks and statistical data analysis for health, self-improvement and scientific research.
