Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Happy Holidays to EVERYONE!!!

I do hope Everyone had a Great Christmas. God Bless all of us who have made it through this Christmas Holiday without incident, and may he take those who perished into his loving kingdom. My thoughts are with those who have lost this holiday; homes, jobs, and most importantly, loved ones.

We are in the midst of some dark days for many people around the world. They may or may not be someone you know personally, but they are someones child, and as we celebrate Jesus' Birth, we must give honor to all births of mankind, as he would have wanted it. Sharing Peace and Goodwill with all those we come in contact with; friend or foe.

I believe the "Tree of Life" can help in this PEACE among humans. War is not the answer, ask any mom of more than one child. LOL

This year I chose to send out Presents of Peace to my loved ones. I have learned over the years that one of the sure fire ways to ANYONES heart is thru their tummies, lol, so I baked many a treat for all those close to me these days. I gladly spread the love to EVERYONE for I know it is God's Will, and it is simply my lifes' passion to do so. That's just me!  :o)

Me & My Family wish You & Your Family the Very Best for the Holidays & the New Year!!!

May we FREE the "Tree", and may mankind be ENLIGHTENED this New Year.

There have been a number of predictions for 2012, only time will tell which to be true or false. May the good lord be with us!

Does Alzhiemers Run In Your Family?

Does Alzheimer's run in your family? It does mine. My great grandfather was stricken with Alzheimer's before he passed away, when I was young. It was very difficult for me to understand why my grandpa no longer knew who I was when we visited him. He no longer spent time telling us stories of when he was younger, and did so many things.
I wonder if he ever heard of Hemp and its benefits toward Alzheimer's. He was around in the days when our nation called to all farmers to grow as much as they could for the war, but was he aware of its medicinal uses? I have now studied the science of Cannabis, and have learned that those who are genetically more likely to be stricken with this neurological disorder can prolong the onset of the disorder by consuming Cannabis from the age of 30, on through life. Possibly even prolonging it indeffinatly.
It has also proven to improve memory in those suffering from it. I would have loved to have made some goodies that he could have enjoyed eating, and then to have sat down with him and listened as he told his stories again. Would have been worth every minute!
I now am a Patient for many reasons. Reasons that the doctors can see on my MRIs, and for reasons like my genetic family history. What ever your reason may be, just know that you are justified if Cannabis helps you too, like no Rx from the Doctor ever has. The DEA knows that it has Medicinal Applications, it simply will not admit to it.

I love you all! Until next time....

It's About Time

Thank goodness! It's about time Someone in Power start issuing Business Licenses for the MANY MMJ Centers that are helping so many patients. Colorado is the 1st State in the nation to do so. The people's voices seem to have been heard in the CO State Capital.

It's about time that the general public get behind the end of Prohibition of Cannabis. Most Americans have tried it at least once while growing up, as we went through our rebelious stage. Most have then gone on to do great things in their lives; whether it be writing an unforgettable song, becoming a world famous artist, or going on to be Head of State as President. Therefore the scary stereo-type of  "only losers smoke pot" no longer holds water.

It's about time we have more than just one Law Maker/Politician speaking out against the War On Drugs, and how big of a failure it has been in stopping the use of Cannabis in America. Like it or not, we have become a nation of Addicts; no matter what your addiction may be. ( Money, Sex, Sugar, Coffee, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs, POWER, even Adrenaline.) Who are we to judge others for their "drug of choice"?

It's about time to get back to Freedom of Choice, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Free Market Economies w/Regulations that cannot be simply tossed aside,  Freedom to be who we were born to be; without fear of Judgement! If we are not committing cruel acts upon others, should we treated as criminals/animals? Or should we be Free to be productive parts of society? I vote the latter.

It's about time for Common Sense to take over again.

PL&R until next time....

Change is Inevitable

It is all around us, change is inevitable! No 2 minutes are ever exactly the same. We are living, breathing beings that on a molecular level are in constant motion. Always changing!

So why is it so hard for some to understand that Change is GOOD? Why are so many afraid of it? Change seems so hard yet we are changing every day. We change some things easily, like our hairstyles, yet have a difficult time changing laws that have proven ineffective.

We sure are a strange race, the human race. We seem to thrive off of greed and the pain of others. History has shown us this repetition time and time again. Do we not see the errors of our ways? We blame other people, or other THINGS, for our discrepancies, and then form a law to forbid them. Change is inevitable and we are in desperate need of some change Worldwide right now.

Vote for SERIOUS CHANGE, we need it! We do not need to keep throwing our money away on wasteful “Ideals”. Help end “Prohibition” worldwide and save the “World Economy” trillions each year!

Myths & Truths of MMJ

Howdy!

Welcome back to MMJ Dr Mom’s page, where we discuss the Myths and Truths about the least toxic medicinal plant known to man, Cannabis. That’s right, in 5,000 years of use in medicine; around the world, Cannabis hasn’t a single case in which the plant itself has been cause for Death. NOT ONE!!! When you think of the Hundreds of Thousands of people who are dying from Pharmaceutical medicines every year, some people; such as myself, find themselves in a battle against the US DEA, who has now tried to convince us all that it is an “Evil Plant” that should be eradicated from the earth. They forget to mention that their own “hand picked” judge ruled AGAINST the Schedule I substance classification for “Marijuana”. (A “Mexican-sounding” name given to the plant by the US government in the early 20^th century)

Patients have been suffering and DYING needlessly ever since the US Government chose to declare War on this plant. But a Revolution has begun!!!  A Revolution to spread the TRUTH, and to uncover the LIES about this INNOCENT Plant, is spreading across our great nation as we speak. Even the PBS & History Channel stations have now conducted and shown their own Specials on the Medical Marijuana Industry because millions of Americans want to know more. More about his plant that some say can heal the sick, yet the DEA will throw you in jail for possessing it. What the %#@*?!!!  The Greatest Oxymoron of our time!

TRUTH is that some people do really STUPID things while they are “high” on cannabis, and because of those poor choices of action, some get hurt, maybe even killed. The plant itself did not harm them. TRUTH is that not all people can use/consume cannabis, just like not all people can consume/use nut products; or anything touched by nuts. If you are allergic to it, it will have unpleasant side effects for you! Again I say, not one single case of “Death by Cannabis” in 5,000 years, yet the same cannot be said for nuts.  J

TRUTH be told, most kids who have tried cannabis first, then moved on to other harder and much more dangerous drugs, were most likely never talked to by their parents about the MAJOR difference between doing drugs/other things that can KILL you, and doing drugs/other things that may not be killers yet require self control, limitations and regulations. MYTH tells us that it is the “Gateway Drug” that leads our children into using the KILLER Drugs like Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, Spice, Bath Salts, and so on…

It is the lack of Education by Parents and Teachers to teach our kids the difference. We have finally begun talk about Sex Education, why do we still hesitate to talk about Drug Education?

You could ask either one of my kids which drugs they are allowed to have and which they aren’t allowed, and they could explain to you the difference between Killer Drugs, and those which may alter your mind yet will not harm your body; if not allergic. They could tell you how the energy drinks that our kids are drinking, by the case each month, are more harmful to them than consuming cannabis; because at least cannabis has medicinal qualities, the drinks don’t. Finally, they would tell you that there isn’t any subject that we cannot talk about. (Life is hard enough, don’t leave them guessing about some of the most important parts; “taboo subjects”.) That’s how most get into trouble! Kids are Curious!!! Be a realist when it comes to your kids please, I beg of you, we all have done really stupid things with our friends because we were curious, right?!

Please, be a “MYTH Buster” and explain the TRUTHS to your kids before they go out and find out for themselves through trial and error. It could kill them if you don’t! The worst that could happen with cannabis is either they have an allergic reaction; causing vomiting or headache, or they get too “high” and need sleep it off. That’s it! Only death if they choose to be stupid, like driving while under the influence of any substance that affects your mind! (Alcohol is still the #1 killer on the roads.)

“It takes a village to raise a child” because Knowledge = Success and not any 1person can know everything there is to know about life. Life is a group of experiences shared by humanity. (Maybe you prefer “2 minds are better than 1”) Lastly, if your child comes to you with a question, or it may be your own, about the MYTHS and TRUTHS of Cannabis (aka Marijuana) that you don’t know the answer to, search out the answer for yourself! Don’t just believe someone else’s OPINION on the subject.

The “War on Drugs” has lead many of us astray. (More on that another day….) Don’t just drive down that road because it seems easier to follow everyone else, it could be the road to unhappiness. Do your own research! There is plenty of resources on the subject that weighs BOTH the Pros and the Cons, allowing you to judge for yourself. I truly believe that the good lord would not have created such an incredibly useful plant, for all living creatures, not just man, if it were truly meant to be just an “Evil Weed”. Hemp/Cannabis seeds are also preferred as Food, by fish and birds as well. (An old fisherman’s secret to catching lots of fish.) It has now been scientifically proven to be one of the worlds’ Super foods. That’s right, but that’s another subject for another day. Until then…

Peace and Love to you all, and may your days be filled with “gems” of knowledge.  J

A History of Medical Cannabis

Hi folks, this time our topic is the History of Cannabis as a Medicine. Historical books on medicine, including the United States pharmacopoeia; until 1942, have documented the healing properties of Cannabis all the way back to around 3,000BC. It has worked as an anti-inflammatory, pain reducer, PMS and anti-cramp, neuropathic remedy (stress, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's), and the list goes on....

In 1937, the U.S. passed the first federal law against cannabis, despite the objections of the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. William C. Woodward, testifying on behalf of the AMA, told Congress that, "The American Medical Association knows of no evidence that marijuana is a dangerous drug" and warned that a prohibition "loses sight of the fact that future investigation may show that there are substantial medical uses for Cannabis."
Ironically, the U.S. federal government currently grows and provides cannabis for a small number of patients. In 1976 the federal government created the Investigational New Drug (IND) compassionate access research program to allow patients to receive up to nine pounds of cannabis from the government each year. Today, five surviving patients still receive medical cannabis from the federal government, paid for by federal tax dollars.  ~ http://www.safeaccessnow.org/section.php?id=175

It is also the ONLY plant on Earth that could Heal Our Planet, if given the chance, of the Greenhouse Effect that now plagues our planet! It can rejuvenate the soil by pulling out the impurities as it grows in said soil. American Farmers used to be required by Law to grow Hemp Cannabis, for paper, fuel, clothes, ropes, and  Medicine :-)   Nearly everything that you could possibly think of, from paper to cars, can be made more Green by using Hemp rather than the non-renewable resources that we use today to make them. Even plastics!!! Hemp is a Non-Toxic substance!!!!

Everyone gets in a tizzy about the effects of the Cannabinoid known as THC in the Cannabis plant, because it is this cannabinoid that is known as Psychoactive, yet few know that is does indeed have many Medicinal Applications/Uses. (Protects against Cancer, reduces nausea, relieves pain, appetite stimulant, relieves spasms, muscle relaxant, antimicrobial, protects the nervous system, relieves Crohn's disease, anti-inflammatory, and an antioxidant) It is because of the fear of the Psychoactive effect of the THC, that this Medicine has been stripped from us, and the planet, since 1937, despite the fact that there has never been a single death contributed to its use. Our Pharmacies are selling more lethal/killer drugs than even the Drug Cartels. Fact: Legal pharmacuetical drugs kill more Americans/People each year than ALL Illegal Drugs Combined!!! That's right, even the likes of Cocaine, Heroin, PCP, LSD and Meth kill fewer people each year than those pills the doctors keep telling us to take from the Drugstore.

It saddens me to know that it is because of the spreading of FEAR that the most useful Plant on the PLANET, has nearly been forced into EXTICTION. It is only because the Powers that be elsewhere in the World, came to their senses and realized that they had nearly bannished the largest, most beneficial Cash Crop on Earth. Now a days we are the ONLY commercialized nation that still bans the growing of Hemp nationally. I thank God that some of the states within the US have ruled that Hemp may be produced in their states, so that we no longer have to import all Hemp from other countries in order to make our Hemp Products (clothes, lotions, salves, shampoos, etc) that we now see in retail stores across America, once again. Yeah!!!!

Not only is beneficial to humans, but it is also a superfood craved by fish and birds as well. It can feed the masses that are Starving Worlwide! And it thrives in drought conditions... yes! Learn more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis

I only ask that if you are still reading this, help spread this information that our Government has blatently disregarded and kept under-the-covers for as long as they possibly could. We all must do more as individuals to spread the word about the Plant that Can Save Our Planet from the need of Fossil Fuels, Coal, and Nuclear Energy. Go Green, Grow Hemp!!!

Thanks for listening/reading and I hope you will also follow my other Blog at: http://www.food-and-income.com/

Welcome To All

I would like to say "Welcome" to all of those who have just chosen to check out MMJ Dr Mom.

I will be sharing education on the subject of MMJ here, for all those who are in search of the truths about that earthly plant that most these days know as "Marijuana" . I shall bring history, science, experience, and reality into these discussions. I will avoid the spreading of any myths that have corrupted the minds of so many over the past 80 years.

I have personally become a patient of MMJ to minimize the toxins that the doctors were prescribing to me after my multiple back injuries, and my most recent injuries sustained in a automobile accident. They had no problem (it seemed) to just continue to prescribe more and more meds to take care of my pains, and then for all the side effects that the pain killers were causing. When it looked as though I had my own personal pharmacy at home, my husband said, "Enough is ENOUGH!!"

The state of CO had already passed new laws allowing for patients to try Cannabis as a Alternative Treatment for a number of ailments, so I looked into whether or not it could help with my issues. That is when I started my Personal Education on Cannabis Sativa & Cannabis Indica. (aka Marijuana) ~ Honestly it is when I began actually reading about the subject. I had already done my "experimenting" with it as a kid in school, and already knew it to be safer than alcohol for me and my friends, because we had tried both. We always got ourselves into more trouble when alcohol was involved.

I didn't just listen to anyone who was willing to talk to me about it either. I started my Education with an Essay that was due for my college English Comp class. It was a Pros & Cons paper that we had to do, so I chose the Pros & Cons of Medical Marijuana to study and report on. I was overwhelmed with the amount of information that I was able to find on the subject. My Google search came up with pages and pages of results; the facts stacked up for the benefits of it, and bias and fear stacked up against it.

I will share those results, and further facts that I have since uncovered about Cannabis, that I now gladly share with others, so that they might be able to also be informed by a factual source rather than by bias and fear of the unknown.

Again, WELCOME, and now.... stay tuned...  :-)