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What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure.
Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping to drive health care costs to astronomical levels. Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country’s three leading causes of death, even though billions are spent each year to “battle” these very conditions. Millions suffer from a host of other degenerative diseases.
Could it be there’s a single solution to all of these problems? A solution so comprehensive but so straightforward, that it’s mind-boggling that more of us haven’t taken it seriously?
FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.
The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Throughout the film, cameras follow “reality patients” who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments – while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.
Wendy
Wendy Chambers lives in beautiful British Columbia with her family. She is a photographer, freelance writer and interpretive guide at a grizzly bear refuge. Active in bear aware projects, she follows a vegan lifestyle and is also a senior consultant for OneGroup (providers of organic and natural skincare products and supplements). In her rare spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, skiing and spending time with her family – furry and feathered members included.
hi Wendy~
yes, food is either medicine or poison.
Amazing how backwards our modern science can be at times… the medical advancements are undeniable, but strangely have been at the cost of ignoring and even discriminating against ‘natural healing’ or ‘alternative therapies’, most of which are based on centuries of knowledge, proven balance, and optimum Life wellness.
Hi Kara
Thank you for your comment, I totally agree, unfortunately the pharmaceutical companies seem intent on mass producing pills, it is all about the mighty dollar and they are not looking at the BIGGER picture…. an example that has recently been in the media is the use of Cannabis oil for cancer patients, this product has been used for years and has amazing results yet is discriminated against. I hope it changes soon.