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Kamau Kokayi Kamau Kokayi globalmedicinereview@gmail.com no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2010/02/24/plant-diet-recipes-and-rational-with-nathalie-thandiwe/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2010/02/24/plant-diet-recipes-and-rational-with-nathalie-thandiwe/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:00 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=372 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2010/02/24/plant-diet-recipes-and-rational-with-nathalie-thandiwe/feed/ 8 1:00:32 Guest: Nathalie Thandiwe Book: The Yummi Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious, Affordable Food without Meat, Dairy, Wheat or Soy & Nut Free I think during my third year of medical school I realized I could not be a mainstream doctor.  I watched the trea[...] Guest: Nathalie Thandiwe Book: The Yummi Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious, Affordable Food without Meat, Dairy, Wheat or Soy & Nut Free I think during my third year of medical school I realized I could not be a mainstream doctor.  I watched the treatment that people received in the hospital and not that it was bad but as a student we were required to take a history and physical from many patients on the wards.  I realized that the pharmaceutical prescriptions being given by well meaning doctors were not really going to address the problems that people had.  When I looked into psychiatry and spent my summer after my first year in medical school at a community health center I became alarmed at the drugs being prescribed.  I voiced this to the head psychiatrist at this clinic in New Haven who told me that I was a fool for not wanting to get on the drug bandwagon.  I don’t remember what my reaction was at the time but I guess you could say that I was more disturbed by what I saw happening in the clinic than his comments to me.  I was a vegan during my medical school years and many years after.  And of course through that filter all of my patients appeared to be suffering from the effects of meat eating and the toxic chemicals that were added to the food. I was a vegan for about 22 years.   Along the way I realized some things about my own diet that were problematic for both myself and my family.  My motivation to maintain this dietary approach had been sustained because most of what I was seeing in the hospital and private practice had to with bodies being destroyed by what was going in the mouth and indeed what was not coming out.   When I expanded this model to include spirit, mind, and mechanism I began to feel like I was on the right track although I had to go outside of modern medicine for diagnostic techniques and therapeutics.  While I was learning other healing arts the food industry was changing even more.  I began to lose my motivation for a vegan diet which truth be told was largely soy based.  I also had watched the American public shift to a largely carbohydrate based diet with an emphasis on low fat.  With this I have witnessed the devastating consequences with respect to the increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes.  I have witnessed a charade being carried on about cholesterol and became aware of the food and pharmaceutical industry’s role in coopting the medical profession to push an agenda that has more to do with profits and their products than the health of the American public.  I have witnessed a major transfer of wealth in this country with the American public left holding the bag and in dealing with my own finances finding that for a short period of time I a health professional could not afford health insurance. For years I left the dietary aspect to the able hands of other people in my practice because the information was like shifting sands.  While doctors are really the last source of information to be relied on for nutrition most other people involved in this industry seemed to be pushing products.  And then in 2005 I met my wife and partner who was attending a film lecture I was giving at the Open Center.  As we began to hang out I would compare what I was eating to what she was eating and realized  that even though she would eat meat her diet was much better than mine with respect to nutrient density and unwanted calories.    I know she was challenged to prepare food for me and my kids because of how vegetarian orientation.  Actually my teenagers were already flexing their free choice genes and were eating things that were not served at home.  As for myself  I am not a beast person.  I  have watched how fish have raised the level of  mercury in my system and the bodies of many of my patients.  My wife has also reminded me that older people on animal based diets do not fair that well.  Well with my wife’s cooking I have adjusted to more beans in my diet. We also do more raw food.  And with one[...] Toxins, Vegetarianism Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/12/09/good-calories-bad-calories-rebroadcast/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/12/09/good-calories-bad-calories-rebroadcast/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:51:16 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=291 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/12/09/good-calories-bad-calories-rebroadcast/feed/ 0 1:00:32 This week’s show is a rebroadcast of the show Good Calories Bad Calories that aired on 04/29/2009. This week’s show is a rebroadcast of the show Good Calories Bad Calories that aired on 04/29/2009. Health, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/10/28/the-oiling-of-america/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/10/28/the-oiling-of-america/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:17 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=257 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/10/28/the-oiling-of-america/feed/ 0 1:00:32 This is a two hour presentation in a special edition of the Global Medicine Review in WBAI’s fall fundraiser. Dr Kokayi interviews Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston A Price Foundation. Excerpts from Ms Fallon’s DVD the Oilin[...] This is a two hour presentation in a special edition of the Global Medicine Review in WBAI’s fall fundraiser. Dr Kokayi interviews Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston A Price Foundation. Excerpts from Ms Fallon’s DVD the Oiling of America are played, highlighting the manner in which the vegetable oil industry has hijacked the mainstream medical intelligencia into manipulating data concerning the danger of animal fats and cholesterol to human health. The interview and DVD look at the history of the American diet since the turn of the century, going back to a time when animal fat was in just about everything yet there were was virtually no cardiovascular disease. The food supply was altered with the introduction of cheap polyunsaturated vegetable oils and the American diet was changed forever, coincident with the rise of cardiovascular disease. The documentation concerning cholesterol’s non role in the generation of heart disease is reviewed and much of it is an analysis of same data that was generated in the major lipid studies. The role of the vegetable oil industry in manipulating the AHA and AMA and FDA and the public is documented as well as its role in suppressing decenting research. Digestion Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/16/botanical-medicine/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/16/botanical-medicine/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:51:36 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=234 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/16/botanical-medicine/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Today we are going to hear from the founder of the American Botanical Council, Mark Blumenthal so that we can get a better understanding of the botanical world and the world of plant medicines from the perspective of an organization that provides[...] Today we are going to hear from the founder of the American Botanical Council, Mark Blumenthal so that we can get a better understanding of the botanical world and the world of plant medicines from the perspective of an organization that provides educational opportunities and helps to disseminate information about botanicals, appreciating them in their cultural/geographic environment as well as their medicinal qualities. All of these are of course related. Plant medicines are all around us but in large measure we ignore and under appreciate them. There is a saying to the effect that a weed is a medicinal plant whose value has not been discovered. Even our kitchen cooking herbs and spices are underutilized with respect to their medicinal qualities. Yet we all complain about the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals and many of us are not motivated enough to do some herbal 101 work. On the other hand health professions have to be high on the list of people looking for a second career with a willingness to go back to get another degree or some recognized license. Why not herbal medicine. Unlike much of what goes on with pharmaceutical medicines plant medicines do heal and would be particularly useful for chronic health concerns. Too often would be health care aspirants are disappointed when they experience the level of business that is involved in delivering health care. Insurance companies and pharmaceuticals have gotten in the way of our health care. But isn’t the only real role for an insurance company to make sure that your medical services are covered. They really have no other value and now they are getting in the way of their prime directive…of helping people take care of themselves. They should have no life other than making patient care a reality. They don’t need to be profitable. And then there is Big Pharma. Pharmaceuticals depend on the plant world to source medicines and ideas for medicines. But in many ways our dependence on them has taken us away from nature’s healing laboratory . To really appreciate plants its useful to check them out in their natural habitat as opposed to the capsule in the bottle that you purchase from the health food store or a journal article. Natural habitat includes the understanding that uses of botanical are cultural applications, technologies…any medical system is a cultural application. Who are the people that came up with the application? What are their circumstance? The botanical also exists in a unique physical environment and it use can vary from one geographic location to another. Indeed the stories and lore around plants can be very informative with respect to their uses. You’ll find the same species of plant used differently by different cultures. Different parts used, different preparations. Wouldn’t it be better to have the cultural systems of the world share their wisdom and knowledge in the context of appreciation and reciprocity than the kind of rape that is taking place at this time. The profit incentive has no place in the medical field ….friendly competition with respect to healing people with the reward of recognition..like a martial arts master if you will, with the further reward of teaching other practitioners how you did it. But then we would have to live in an entirely different society and those who are profiting now would scream how un American this is. That’s alright …this is to be expected. It goes hand in hand with this kind of corporate disease an infestation that is plaguing our society. And while we can’t ignore the rules of engagement with respect to how things presently operate we can as a first step imagine something different for ourselves, our children and the future of this planet. Science ultimately means to know and the way cultures around the planet have come to appreciate their relationship to botanicals ranges from the most spiritual to the most mundane trial and error biochemical approaches. [...] Digestion, Health Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/09/understanding-stomach-issues/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/09/understanding-stomach-issues/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:37:25 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=231 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/09/09/understanding-stomach-issues/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi uses the hour to discuss an approach to understanding stomach dysfunction highlighting the use of metaphor to better appreciate stomach problems. The limitations of mainstrearm ant acids and acid blockeing therapies is discussed along wit[...] Dr Kokayi uses the hour to discuss an approach to understanding stomach dysfunction highlighting the use of metaphor to better appreciate stomach problems. The limitations of mainstrearm ant acids and acid blockeing therapies is discussed along with the true causes of acid reflux. Low stomach acid as being the predominant condition of most people who take prescription medication for the stomach is highlighted and alternative treatments from apple cider vinegar to various homeopathic rememdies and mastic gum are discussed. A patient recently treated by Dr Kokayi for GERD (gastro esophageal reflux) is called and shares her experience with this disorder and the treatment modalities she has been exposed to over the years. Digestion Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/24/genetic-engineering-and-patents/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/24/genetic-engineering-and-patents/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:06:47 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=218 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/24/genetic-engineering-and-patents/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi discusses food safety with JD Hanson of the Center for Food Safely. Dr Kokayi looks at the effect of corporations being given the right to patent living organisms. The US patent office has patented human , animal, and plant genes, and e[...] Dr Kokayi discusses food safety with JD Hanson of the Center for Food Safely. Dr Kokayi looks at the effect of corporations being given the right to patent living organisms. The US patent office has patented human , animal, and plant genes, and entire animals. By patenting a plant and the pollen from that plant blows in your field you can be sued for having these genetically engineered products on your property. Genetically engineered companies are buying up all of the world’s seeds. Moreover these seeds are programmed to need the pesticides being produced by theses multinationals. The book Your Right to Know focuses on the crisis in finding healthy food and looks at the corporate superstructure in detail. Progress is being made in companies not buying milk from cows on recombinant growth hormone (cows on crack). Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/17/queen-afua-in-the-house/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/17/queen-afua-in-the-house/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:01:24 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=214 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/06/17/queen-afua-in-the-house/feed/ 0 1:00:36 Dr Kokayi has a chance to share the airwaves with health activist , author, and live foodist Queen Afua. Queen Afua is joined by Dr Bernadette Sheridan a local Brooklyn family practitioner who has worked with Queen Afua and has been helping her to [...] Dr Kokayi has a chance to share the airwaves with health activist , author, and live foodist Queen Afua. Queen Afua is joined by Dr Bernadette Sheridan a local Brooklyn family practitioner who has worked with Queen Afua and has been helping her to document the impact of diet on disease states. Queen Afua also shares with the listening audience the upcoming kick off a her week of wellness culminating with opening of her institute in Bklyn with her guest Erica Badou. She also speaks about her City of Wellness shut in where people will dedicate themselves to a detoxification process over the course of a day. Queen Afua speaks about the different levels of vegetarianism. Detoxification, Vegetarianism Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/05/20/healing-cancer-from-the-inside-out/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/05/20/healing-cancer-from-the-inside-out/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 17:59:50 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=145 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/05/20/healing-cancer-from-the-inside-out/feed/ 0 1:00:32 This is a three hour fundraiser featuring the must see DVD Healing Cancer from the Inside Out and the Rave Diet Lifestyle book. Not only do these fundraiser premiums offer a real critique of current cancer care but they propose both in principle and[...] This is a three hour fundraiser featuring the must see DVD Healing Cancer from the Inside Out and the Rave Diet Lifestyle book. Not only do these fundraiser premiums offer a real critique of current cancer care but they propose both in principle and thru the examples of people who have successfully checked cancer a plant based diet focus as the main approach to healing their cancer problem. The DVD critiques the current methodology of statistical sharing with respect to cancer survival and chemotherapy. It becomes clear that in many instances people are being misinformed. The connection between cancer and animal protein is also established. The Rave Diet Book offers over two hundred plant based recipes to address cancer and overcome a number of chronic diseases. This was the highest earning premium for WBAI’s May fundraiser as of May 26th, 2009. Cancer, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/29/good-calories-bad-calories/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/29/good-calories-bad-calories/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:09:23 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=137 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/29/good-calories-bad-calories/feed/ 1 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi has an opportunity to interview the award winning science writer Gary Taubes. This is a truly compelling interview highlighting Mr Taubes’ very well referenced Good Calories Bad Calories. Mr Taubes has provided excellent documentati[...] Dr Kokayi has an opportunity to interview the award winning science writer Gary Taubes. This is a truly compelling interview highlighting Mr Taubes’ very well referenced Good Calories Bad Calories. Mr Taubes has provided excellent documentation for the way that obesity has been dealt with throughout the last one hundred years in the Western world, starting with the emphasis on CHO to the latest craze around low fat diets. The myths and lack of real scientific documentation around the low fat approach to weight loss is highlighted and Mr Taubes shows the link between sugar, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Health, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/08/conversation-with-dr-parris-kidd/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/08/conversation-with-dr-parris-kidd/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:23:44 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=122 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/04/08/conversation-with-dr-parris-kidd/feed/ 0 1:00:07 Dr. Kokayi talks to Dr. Parris Kidd, international recognized nutrition educator, about the connection between the lack of functioning within a cell membrane and how it affects the body.  The conversation moves from environmental toxicity and i[...] Dr. Kokayi talks to Dr. Parris Kidd, international recognized nutrition educator, about the connection between the lack of functioning within a cell membrane and how it affects the body.  The conversation moves from environmental toxicity and it’s affects to the autism-add spectrum along with powerful steps to take to lead children who suffer from it to wellness.  With an outlined plan, it is best to have a pen in hand for this one.  You can also read the articles spoken about at Dr. Kidd’s website. Autism, Detoxification, Health, Podcast, Toxins Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/03/11/power-living-with-teresa-kay-aba-kennedy/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/03/11/power-living-with-teresa-kay-aba-kennedy/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:41:48 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=118 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/03/11/power-living-with-teresa-kay-aba-kennedy/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr. Kokayi has the opportunity to interview the motivational and life transforming Power Living specialist Dr Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy. Dr Kennedy, a former Vice President at Viacom, found herself in need of reclaiming her own health and bathing in t[...] Dr. Kokayi has the opportunity to interview the motivational and life transforming Power Living specialist Dr Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy. Dr Kennedy, a former Vice President at Viacom, found herself in need of reclaiming her own health and bathing in the wisdom of her mother who introduced her to yoga and health living. Dr Kennedy redirected her life and has built a transformational knowledge and experience base that she uses to assist others who wish to optimize their living and improve their health. Dr Kennedy now teaches and inspires on the corporate and community levels and in this interview shares some of her ideas featured in her two books 40 Days to Power Living and Seven-Day PWR Detox. Detoxification, Health, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/01/28/dr-clements-of-hippocrates-institute/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/01/28/dr-clements-of-hippocrates-institute/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:43:43 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=115 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2009/01/28/dr-clements-of-hippocrates-institute/feed/ 2 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi has the opportunity to speak with Dr Brian Clements who has carried on the work of Anne Wigmore, of the Hippocrates Center, for over the last twenty years. Their discussion focuses on the role that live food plays in the healing of illnes[...] Dr Kokayi has the opportunity to speak with Dr Brian Clements who has carried on the work of Anne Wigmore, of the Hippocrates Center, for over the last twenty years. Their discussion focuses on the role that live food plays in the healing of illness and the shortcomings of not addressing disease and illness at a fundamental level. Questions were field from the listening audience and Faybiene contributed her weekly poem. Health, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/10/22/breast-cancer-commentary-and-cancer-treatments/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/10/22/breast-cancer-commentary-and-cancer-treatments/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:13:12 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=107 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/10/22/breast-cancer-commentary-and-cancer-treatments/feed/ 1 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi focuses on Breast cancer with the understanding that the central issue in dealing with prevention and in many cases treatment is estrogen dominance. He looks at the different ways woman get into an estrogen dominant situation; from nutrie[...] Dr Kokayi focuses on Breast cancer with the understanding that the central issue in dealing with prevention and in many cases treatment is estrogen dominance. He looks at the different ways woman get into an estrogen dominant situation; from nutrient deficiencies to xenohormones, estrogens in the environment. With his guest Dr Anne Jeffres they discuss the role Chinese medicine can play in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, looking at different diagnostic patterns that can lead to breast cancer and how to treat them with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Acupuncture, Cancer, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/09/03/the-health-of-nyc-public-school-lunches/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/09/03/the-health-of-nyc-public-school-lunches/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:27:32 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=101 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/09/03/the-health-of-nyc-public-school-lunches/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi looks at the state of NYC school lunches and the impact this has on children, especially those suffering with allergens. Joining him is the author of Food to Some and Poison to Others, Terry Traub, R.D.H. B.S. Her book looks at ways to [...] Dr Kokayi looks at the state of NYC school lunches and the impact this has on children, especially those suffering with allergens. Joining him is the author of Food to Some and Poison to Others, Terry Traub, R.D.H. B.S. Her book looks at ways to diagnose food allergies using elimination diets that revolve around restricted food menus of healthy, delicious foods. Also in this program is a brief discussion with a representative from the New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches. The desire for our children to have health meals served to them is an issue that has been taking up by many groups and organizations. Some of these sites are shared. Faybiene shares her weekly poem on food this week. Allergies, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/03/19/coconut-water-detoxification/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/03/19/coconut-water-detoxification/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:09:58 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=75 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/03/19/coconut-water-detoxification/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi is joined by Khepra Anu a veteran faster with plenty of experience in running groups for detoxification, thru his internet based Mojo Juice club. Khepra has a raw food lifestyle and central to his detoxification regimen is the use of gre[...] Dr Kokayi is joined by Khepra Anu a veteran faster with plenty of experience in running groups for detoxification, thru his internet based Mojo Juice club. Khepra has a raw food lifestyle and central to his detoxification regimen is the use of green coconut water. Green coconut water is nature’s breast milk; filtered sea water that is pulled up thru the roots of the coconut tree. Khepra has fasted up to 27 days just on coconut water. Dr Kokayi reviews the reasons for detoxification and callers share their questions. Detoxification, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/01/02/food-detoxifying-in-the-new-year/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/01/02/food-detoxifying-in-the-new-year/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:11:28 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=57 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2008/01/02/food-detoxifying-in-the-new-year/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Queen Afua starts the New Year off discussing food and detoxification and her yearly “shut in” to begin the New Year. During this ” shut in” participants fast, do yoga, and are exposed to information and guidance to help the[...] Queen Afua starts the New Year off discussing food and detoxification and her yearly “shut in” to begin the New Year. During this ” shut in” participants fast, do yoga, and are exposed to information and guidance to help them start the new year on the good foot. Queen Afua is the Queen of self care and shares some of her secrets as well as her vision for the City of Wellness. Health, Podcast Kamau Kokayi no no http://globalmedicinereview.com/2007/12/19/121907/ http://globalmedicinereview.com/2007/12/19/121907/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:09:47 +0000 admin http://globalmedicinereview.com/?p=55 http://globalmedicinereview.com/2007/12/19/121907/feed/ 0 1:00:32 Dr Kokayi takes a look at live food diets along with the premier live food physician in the country, Dr Gabrielle Cousens. Dr Cousens discusses his curative work with type 1 and type 11 diabetes. His 21 day diabetic reversal program at his Tree of l[...] Dr Kokayi takes a look at live food diets along with the premier live food physician in the country, Dr Gabrielle Cousens. Dr Cousens discusses his curative work with type 1 and type 11 diabetes. His 21 day diabetic reversal program at his Tree of life Center is highlighted along with Mark Perlmutter’s documentary movie which highlights the healing journey of six diabetics under Dr Cousen’s care. Dr Cousens has a new book, “There is a Cure for Diabetes” which outlines a curative path for diabetics. Kamau Kokayi no no