The China Study

I am listening to the audio book "The China Study" and it is fascinating. This study is based on years of scientific research conducted by some of the most prominent researchers in the field of bio-chemistry and nutrition. Basically, the main point I am getting is that animal protein = cancer. They conducted studies with rats and fed them either 5% animal protein or 20% animal protein. Both groups were injected with a cancer provoking agent. Results demonstrated that the group consuming only 5% protein did not develop cancerous tumours, whereas the group consuming the 20% protein had full blown tumors. Furthermore, the study also demonstrated that the tumor growth could be "switched on or off" by alternating the diet.

Now, how do I apply this knowledge to my dog who is currently dying of cancer? I am pushing for my mother, to feed him only raw foods. I have now told her to refrain from feeding him any animal protein or fats. Also, referring to the previous study, it seems that casein is one of the most prominent carcinogens. Casein is found in dairy products.

I am afraid that in the case of my dog, it might be too late...too many years of poor nutrition! I have been raw for 9 months now and have explained the main concepts and advantages to my parents...but, they have resisted almost all recommendations I have given them.

So, do I believe that we create our own illnesses: yes, definitely! What about our pets? Do they create their own illnesses? No, we do that for them!!!! Now, how do I deal with the fact that I do blame my mother for doing things her way and not wanting to learn about health? Did she do the best she could with her limited knowledge? Or didn't she? She has resisted the idea of eating organic, not wanting to spend the extra money...and I don't even mention my father. He basically disagrees with whatever I have to say!

I am aware that being resentful is only going to hurt me and that blaming my parents is not going to help them deal with their imminent loss. I need to find it within me and forgive them for their errors.

I guess we all learn in time. Some take much longer to learn their lessons. I know of people who have lost family members to cancer and have had other family members suffering strokes. Even though they have witnessed the incompetence of the medical establishment in the area of cancer, they still hold on to their blind faith and their old unhealthy habits. It is sad that, for some people, in order to learn, they need to be literally "hit in the face". Things could go more smoothly if we just followed our own inner wisdom and did not live out of fear.

I have heard some of the raw foodists talking about lifting a veil, the veil of ignorance. That, by purifying our bodies, we begin to see things more clearly and to become aware of the illusory nature of things. I think they are right...I feel my understanding is becoming clearer and I witness the ignorance that plagues a majority of the population. Ok, that sounds elitist. How can I explain this without sounding pedantic? Sometimes, I feel that I am light years away from others. That I see the connection between our acts and the consequences...that everything is just as it should be and that nothing happens by coincidence. We create our own reality by the words we speak, the actions we perform, and the thoughts we have. I just wish I knew more people who feel the same way!