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05/06/2006: "Coffee & Life at the BioCare Hospital"

Jeanette flew in yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. Big thanks to everyone who is watching the kids! You hve no idea how valuable you are. It is great to see J and just hang out for the weekend. I was able to rent out the apartment next door for the two nights. They just finished it and it is spacious and beautiful with diagonal hardwood floors, marble kitchen counters, stone bathroom (with Jacuzzi tub) and modern wall colors. It is also on the top floor with a view. Certainly a change from my little lonely room and hospital bed.

Here at BioCare, every other day I tote around a 1000ml bag of IV with “nutrition” in it. This big thing is supposed to drip over 12 hours. That means I have to drag an IV pole or carry the bag over my head whenever I move around. There are spare poles in all public areas of the hospital, like out in the gardens, patios, dining room, etc. In the doctor’s offices and bathrooms, they have hooks on chains hanging from the ceilings. Everyone here is on an IV of some kind most of the day. Today, I will have them remove mine for a couple hours so Jeanette and I can walk down to the mall. Can I bring you anything - leather goods, a sombrero, or a porcelain frog perhaps?

I have to apologize for the militant voice of my last post. Believe me, I tried to tone it down from the book I was referencing. Mr. Trudeau, from his insider position, drills over and over (with plenty of examples) that it is only about profits and money. The biggest reaction of my post seems to be the coffee enema recommendation. Most patients here are getting them regularly. Three of the books I have read say it is the first thing you should do and provide recipes. I am still trying to warm up to the idea.

Speaking of coffee, Jeanette has managed to officially kick her habit as of today (drinking that is). She has lived for, and worshiped Peet’s coffee for as long as I have known her. Her efforts were motivated by the book Eating Right 4 Your Blood Type. This book by Dr. Phil D’Adano has gathered quite a following. Each of the 4 blood types (A, B, AB & O) originally come from different parts of the world and should be on different diets. Certain foods are toxic to different individuals. For instance, coffee is OK for a type A but should be avoided for type O. You would not believe the research behind this book and the extensive list of foods. You can learn more from his web site www.dadamo.com or his book. Again, another resource that makes a lot of sense and forces us to think twice about what we are putting in our bodies.

PS – Thanks to all who post comments to this blog. I love reading your opinions and thoughts!

Replies: 7 Comments

on Thursday, May 11th, Mia said

Glad you sound so positive - that may be the best medicine of all! As for the eating for your blood type - I'm 0- and I was surprised about all the meat recipes. I gave up red meat a few weeks ago after reading your other research. It really wasn't that hard for me. I think the hardest thing about all the research is trying to blend it all together into something that works and doesn't conflict with some other research!

on Monday, May 8th, Marguerite said

Hey Doug, thank you for all of your postings, even - or perhaps especially, the ones where you think you were too militant. There is nothing like a little passion to get people thinking and motivated to find out answers. I think it’s great that you are helping to bring awareness to a subject that many of us go unconscious to as we go about our day: nutrition and health. Thanks for educating and inspiring!

on Monday, May 8th, Easton said

Uncle Rock,
I'm glad Aunt Jeanette was able to go see you. Iwant to thank ya'll( ) for the gift for Chicago. I'm prayin for ya and hopefully I'll get to talk to you soon.
Love,
Easton

on Saturday, May 6th, Cissy said

Rock, Re all the electronic noise we are subject to: we had a Pacific Power wire crossing our property to serve three houses up the hill from us. John was very concerned about that wire. Anyway, he researched and found a product called Clarus. It looks just like a digital clock, but is supposed to block out harmful noise. I just thought you have the time, maybe you'd like to look into it. Here's what it says on the clock: "This Clarus CL-100 system utilizes ACD (Accumulated Capacitance Dispersion) technology specifically developed for residential and commercial environments." The tag on the back says it's from: For Your Health, 13215 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 800-456-4325. Of course, this looked like smoke and mirrors to me in 1992, -- but, it's been plugged in all this time. It will be interesting to learn what you find out, -- if there's new research on this, or what. XO XO

on Saturday, May 6th, Cissy said

Hi dear, This is my first experience with a blog, --either reading one or writing one. Over the years, John studied "alternative" medicines, nutritional supplements, aromatherapies, the importance of organically grown food, etc. So, everything you've written about your treatment is familiar to me. He had complete faith in these procedures, and I have faith in them for you. One more week, right? I hope it goes by quickly. I'll keep an eye on your blog. Kiss and hug Jeanette for me, and take one or two for yourself. Much love to you both. XO XO

on Saturday, May 6th, Jacqui said

I share your addiction to the internet! ..and unfortunately Jeanette's addiction to cofee!! Holy cow how did you did it Rip? I am type AB is that good or bad for my addiction? Rock, I am so happy to hear the positiveness that is in your writing. There are so many people that have been so sucessful battling this, I am encouraged to include you among them. I hope to see you in TJ before you go back to the Bay Area.

on Saturday, May 6th, Jimmy V said

Hello Rock!

It's great to get caught up on your progress. Thanks for your bravery and inspiration. You are truly a hero. Big hugs to Jeannette. Enjoy your time with her, your true "rock".

I was listening to Warren Zevon recently and wanted to share a few lines from one of his tunes:

"I know these blues are gonna rub me raw
Every single cure seems to be against the law
I was walking pretty well when I fell into a hole
I should climb out quick, but I hate doing what I'm told
Got a wang-dang-doodle wrapped in bog snake hide
This goat head gumbo is keeping me alive
I don't want your pity or your fifty-dollar words
I don't share your need to discuss the absurd"