Woke up too early had a slight runny nose that made sleeping impossible! So I decided to see if I could change Michele Obama's mind! This is what I wrote to her- [FONT="]Dearest Michelle,[/FONT] [FONT="] I am writing you today on behalf of myself, your daughters and one out of every eight American women. I am, of course, speaking about breast cancer. Every woman lives in fear of hearing those words “You have breast cancer”. Or even worse, hearing that your mother, sister or daughter has been struck down by it! Then come the ordeals of poisonous chemotherapy and surgical maiming. No woman should have to deal with that! [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="] Recent medical developments are promising, but one discovery stands out above others! The news carried it briefly, but because “it is what it is”, this major break-though is being ignored! I hope you will be open-minded enough to hear me through! [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="] Cannabidiol (CBD) is the #2 compound in cannabis/marijuana. It has no psychoactive effect, a subtle calming effect is the most that is noted even when very high doses given intravenously. Cannabidiol is also remarkably safe. So what does this substance from marijuana do when used on breast cancer cells? This recent Yahoo news article says it all, without the “Sci-Speak” of medical studies! [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] Marijuana compound could stop aggressive cancer metastasis Marijuana compound could stop aggressive cancer metastasis - Yahoo! News India [FONT="]“The pair teamed up to see if they could treat a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer called "triple negative." This form, which affects 15 percent of patients, doesn't have three hormone receptors that the most successful therapies target. Cells from this cancer have high levels of ID- . When they exposed cells from this cancer to cannabidiol they were shocked to find the cells not only stopped acting "crazy" but also returned to a healthy normal state. [/FONT] [FONT="]The cancer cells were not killed, Michelle, they returned to a normal healthy state! But cannabidiol’s way with cancer doesn’t stop there! Tumors cause new blood vessels to be formed (angiogenesis) to feed their rapid growth. “Cannabidiol inhibits angiogenesis by multiple mechanisms” is the title of a 2012 PubMed study that explains the way this compound can slow the rate of cancer’s growth. It concludes with this- [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]“This study reveals that CBD inhibits angiogenesis by multiple mechanisms. Its dual effect on both tumour and endothelial cells supports the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy.”[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] Will we see the day when “You have breast cancer” means no more than a course of CBD shots into the affected area and capsules thereafter as a preventative medicine? Will we eventually look back on surgery and chemo and consider them as old-fashioned as bleeding people to “cure” them? Michelle, there is a LOT more to cannabis than just getting high! Two states have legalized cannabis. Over 1/3 of the nation has some form of MMJ. Isn’t it time we brought cannabis out of the “snicker zone” and back into open medical research? Tell your husband that for the sake of your daughters, and all American women, it is time to stop this foolish “War on Cannabis”, and begin honest research into this amazing healing herb! Thank you for your time, "My real name and address", a registered voter Write or Call the White House | The White House Had to cut it down a bit for the email version, but the printed copy is just as you see! I like to send the info twice- once as an email, once as a snail mail! Because they will be seen by different clerks, my opinion will be counted twice! And it betters the chance that one of them may actually make it through to Michelle! Other articles on CBD and breast cancer- Can marijuana stop cancer? (news – 2012) Can marijuana stop cancer? - San Francisco Health News | Examiner.com Pot compound seen as tool against cancer (news – 2012) Pot compound seen as tool against cancer - SFGate Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma (full - 2006) Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Human Breast Cancer through Cdc2 Regulation (full - 2006) http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/66/13/6615 Cannabidiol induces programmed cell death in breast cancer cells by coordinating the crosstalk between apoptosis and autophagy. (abst – 2011) Cannabidiol induces programmed cell death in... [Mol Cancer Ther. 2011] - PubMed - NCBI Cannabidiolic acid, a major cannabinoid in fiber-type cannabis, is an inhibitor of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell migration. (abst – 2012) Cannabidiolic acid, a major cannabinoid in fibe... [Toxicol Lett. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI And some goodies on Alzheimer's just in case breast cancer doesn't interest you- Marijuana May Slow Alzheimer's (news - 2006) [FONT="]Marijuana May Slow Alzheimer's[/FONT] Cannabidiol Reduces Aβ-Induced Neuroinflammation and Promotes Hippocampal Neurogenesis through PPARγ Involvement (full – 2011) Cannabidiol Reduces A The activation of cannabinoid CB2 receptors stimulates in situ and in vitro beta-amyloid removal by human macrophages. (abst - 2009) The activation of cannabinoid CB2 receptors stimul... [Brain Res. 2009] - PubMed - NCBI (FYI- Neurogenesis means NEW brain cells are made! Macrophages are your "clean-up crew" cells; THC activates both the CB1 and CB2 receptors! And removing the plaque may well be the first step in curing/ reversing Alzheimer's! ) Between just those 3, you could write one heck of a letter (or term paper) on Alzheimer's! What's stopping you? Granny
Very good Granny keep on keeping on, I would change that last para where it says mmj to the actual words medical marijuana just incase she did not know what the letters stood for.
Hon, even my 5th graders know what MMJ stands for! lol But I'll change it. I also caught a small grammar error that I made.
God I just love you granny, the world needs 8 million clones of you. I think I might write an email today...
Zinc supplement is great for getting rid of colds. Just start taking it as soon as the cold starts and the zinc will reduce the duration of the cold and (more importantly) greatly reduce the severity of the symptoms. Get well soon Granny!
Sounds awesome, Granny! Also, taking vitamin C has always helped me get over colds and boost my energy when I'm feeling sick and crummy
My mom always told me to take cod liver oil as well. I have no idea if it helped but my mom always thought it would keep us strong.. Amazing letter..
I'm covered there, too. I take PLENTY of Omega 3! Besides the vitamin D that everyone knows about, cod liver oil is a source of Omega 3! Your great-grannies knew what they were doing forcing that stuff down your grandparents' throats! They never heard the words Omega 3, but they knew what worked! (And thank goodness for capsules! ) Granny