MEDITATION: Proverbs 8: 1-36 “Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not […] he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.”
EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 3 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage * Lift biceps & triceps on Total Gym
* Walk 20 minutes about campus, up/down stairs * Standing lecture 2.5 hours * PT APP workout –low back stretch / strengthening
A fascinating Q&A panel from our 2012 VegSource Healthy Lifestyle Expo featuring some of the pioneers in plant-based nutrition, including Drs. John McDougall and Michael Klaper, Brenda Davis RD, Rich Roll, John and Ocean Robbins, and Rev. Heng Sure.
Here are some of the compelling topics they addressed:
Autism & Relationship-Based Approaches A pediatrician asked about promising treatments for autism, specifically regarding eye contact improvements. The panel discussed relationship-based approaches like the Son-Rise Program as alternatives to behavioral modification, emphasizing how these principles could benefit all relationships.
B12 Supplementation The experts discussed vitamin B12 recommendations, with consensus around supplementing with either 100 or 1000 mcg doses. Dr. McDougall emphasized that brand choice wasn’t critical, but proper dosing was key due to absorption rates.
Cancer & Diet Dr. McDougall shared his groundbreaking 1982 study on dietary treatment of breast cancer. While noting that hardcore randomized controlled trial data is limited (largely due to funding priorities favoring drug research), he emphasized the logic of removing dietary factors that may have contributed to the cancer’s development.
Fruit Consumption There was an interesting discussion about optimal fruit intake. Dr. McDougall recommended limiting to about three fresh fruits daily for the general population, while Brenda Davis shared that she personally consumes 5-6 servings daily. They cautioned against excessive fruit juice consumption and rapid smoothie consumption, suggesting taking time to properly chew and digest smoothies.
Raw Food Diets The panel had a thought-provoking exchange about raw food diets. Dr. McDougall strongly advocated for cooked foods, stating that human civilization developed because of cooking. Brenda Davis suggested a more moderate approach, recommending 60-75% raw combined with some cooked foods for better nutrient absorption.
Annual Physical Exams In a surprising take, Dr. McDougall strongly advised against routine annual physical exams, citing recommendations from medical authorities that they can lead to over-testing and unnecessary treatments. He emphasized that the body will signal when medical attention is needed.
The discussion highlighted how many of these topics remain relevant today, while also showing how our understanding has evolved over the past decade.
It’s fascinating to look back at these conversations that helped shape the plant-based movement. Content:
0:00 Question about autism treatment & eye contact 1:45 B12 supplementation – which brand to buy? 3:12 Diet’s role in cancer treatment – Dr. McDougall shares his groundbreaking 1982 study 5:30 Question about marathon training for Rich Roll 8:50 GMO crops and vaccination discussion 12:59 How much fruit should we eat? Candida concerns 17:30 Using money to advance the vegan movement – Ocean Robbins on food accessibility 19:15 Supplement recommendations & what to test for at check-ups 23:00 Dr. McDougall’s strong stance against vitamin D supplementation 26:14 The annual physical exam debate 32:12 Life at the City of 10,000 Buddhas – Rev. Heng Sure 35:07 Advice for young vegans 38:12 Question about warfarin and leafy greens 40:32 Alkaline water – “Sounds like a good business to me” 42:00 Post-cancer treatment resources 47:01 Rheumatoid arthritis treatment success rates 48:49 Arsenic in rice discussion 52:31 Closing remarks and thank yous
MEDITATION: Proverbs 6: 20-35 “My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.”
Mike Adams, founder of NaturalNews.com, did a terrific in-depth interview with Dr. Peter Breggin last December which we published. His team has condensed the conversation into a six-minute AI-generated graphical video summarizing their conversation.
The result is a positive, aesthetic and condensed “Cliff Notes” summary, which though it could not possibly address all the nuances of what these two old friends examined, did accurately identify the high points of the talk. It was refreshingly faithful to the original conversation.
