Monday, January 9, 2012

Legalize Industrial Hemp

The Daily Collegian: "Imagine if scientists discovered a new plant, a plant they say has the potential to both save money and conserve the environment. The plant grows quickly, is easy to cultivate, and can be used as a staple in virtually any industry. Textiles, building materials, food, paper, cosmetics, even fuel can be made from this seemingly magical crop. In addition, this plant is a renewable resource that ecologically benefits the environment it is planted in. The American people would be thrilled with this revolutionary breakthrough."


'via Blog this'

Special Thanks to Dean Curran!
Dean Curran is a Collegian columnist. He can be reached at dmcurran@student.umass.edu.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Let HEMP be your Medicine


HEMP has been in use as medicine since the beginning of human civilization. It is the most versatile medicinal plant substance on the face of the Earth. It has thousands of different uses all of which are positive to individuals and society as a whole. 

Some of the most important medicinal use of HEMP is its well known ability to promote health & well-being to those with failing health. HEMP can restore the body’s natural balance of energies spiritually, mentally and physically to in fact promote health and well being.

In medicine today, HEMP is  effective  in  treating every variety of pain, movement disorders, asthma, glaucoma, migraines, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease,  multiple sclerosis, tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive  disorder, alcohol abuse,  ADHD, all forms of arthritis, atherosclerosis, autism,  bipolar, colorectal cancer, depression, diabeties, dystonia, epilepsy, digestive diseases,  gliomas, hepatitis C, Huntington’s disease, hypertension, urinary incontinence, leukemia, skin tumours, morning sickness, auto-immune disorders, Parkinson’s disease, pruritis, post traumatic  stress  disorder,  sickle-cell disease, sleep apnea, anorexia nervosa, Alzheimer’s disease, forms of cancer, HIV/AIDS and opiate dependence.

It's no doubt that this "Miracle Plant" was given to mankind as a gift and was put on our planet for a reason!

When we look around today we see our world is in crisis. WHY? Is it because we've put our trust and faith into the wrong hands? Or maybe it's because were too busy being stuck in the problem! The list of reasons are endless but that's not what is important. What is however, is that we as individuals need to say ENOUGH, take a stand and quit settling!

Isn't it crazy how we cant even turn on our televisions anymore without hearing about the next miracle pill thats going to solve all our problems. The end is always the same with a huge list of potential side effects they may cause. Before we know it, we're being perscribed something else to treat that side effect. I've witnessed to many people near and dear to me go through this vicious cycle.

Ancient civilizations around the world developed a system for reading the “signatures” of various fruits, nuts, vegetables, and grains. “Signature” meaning: “sign of nature”
They looked at a sliced carrot and found that the core and radiating lines looked like the human eye, so they thought that carrots were good for the health of the eyes. 
The ancients considered the walnut good for the brain and the tomato excellent for the heart because of their resemblance to those organs.

The surprising thing is that modern science has confirmed and validated this ancient wisdom. 

When I discovered HEMP and all it's many benefit's and saw how it was changing people's lives, I knew I needed to be a part of that. I know for myself, if I'm not living in the SOLUTION, then I'm stuck living in the problem all over again. I did that for years, and believe me when I say, It's no way to live!

In closing, I encourage you to share whatever your SOLUTION may be. Whatever you find it in, hold your head up, tell your story, and help give someone else HOPE! 

Until next time.....Take Care, and Be Well Friends!






Saturday, December 10, 2011

Take A Stand For Humanity

Join Us In Taking A Stand For Humanity And Ending Hunger In America In Our Lifetime!

What Is My Stand For Humanity?

Join A Growing Community Of Leaders From All Over The World
Who Are Taking A Stand To End Hunger… Starting Right In Your Own Backyard.


In the United States, more than one out of six children do not know where they'll find their next meal. For many Americans, hunger is a DAILY reality. Hunger is not confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods in your community, the reality is much different.
Today, millions of children are living in poverty and struggling with hunger all over America. Food pantries are finding their cupboards empty before the end of the month and lack food to even supply most modest amount of life sustaining food to those who need it most every month.
When you choose a Happy Children Pack from ForeverGreen you are taking A Stand for Humanity and helping feed children in desperate situations right here in America!


It’s Simple To Make A Difference….

1. Choose The Happy Children Pack that honors your commitment to feeding the hungry.
2. Choose whether you want to pay now or month by month.



Happy Children Packs are provided by ForeverGreen and include health education and raw, organic and clean whole food nutrition meal bars loaded with nuts, seeds, tubors and fruit. They are a complete meal and complete nutrition for the body – protein, fiber and good fats.



Imagine if we could make a difference by feeding hungry children and have an opportunity to raise money for an organization of our choice? Our Schools, Churches, or whatever we want! Now I always thought about this sort of thing, and figured it was a good idea, but honestly I'm ashamed to say......
I guess I was just too lazy to take action! So, I decided it's time to take a Stand, and I'm looking for people who want to partner up and help make a difference! Let me know if you're interested, and let's begin giving and at the same time help an organization of your choice!

To see a little more of exactly who and what's behind this, and to check out some amazing video's, please visit this link below.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Why is HEMP is the PERFECT Food?


Well....let’s take a look at some of the specifics:

Hemp seed contains 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA. A recent report funded by the Canadian government states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent high-quality edistin protein, and that hempseed contains the highest percentage of this of any plant source on the planet. 
Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. 

Good fats: While hemp seed is an excellent source of protein that also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, its most important feature is that it provides both essential fatty acids (EFAs) needed in the human diet, omega-6 fatty acid and omega-3. These fats are "Essential" because they cannot be manufactured in the body and must be consumed as food. Hemp has an omega-6/omega-3 ratio of 3.38, which is closest to the optimum 4.0 average recommended by the World Health Organization for the human diet.

Heart Health: EFAs are essential for the health of the heart. Numerous studies show that substituting healthy polyunsaturated fats such as hemp for saturated fats can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest and fatal cardiac arrhythmia, as well as reduce blood cholesterol levels and decrease the cellular buildup in arteries associated with atherosclerosis. Hemp also contains phytosterols, which have been shown to reduce total blood cholesterol by an average of 10 percent and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by an average of 13 percent.

Brain health: Because EFAs make up a large portion of the brain, hemp is especially beneficial for brain health, particularly memory function. Membrane loss of EFAs has been found in such disorders as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Research has shown that a diet with a proper balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids–such as in hemp oil–may help delay or reduce the neurological effects of these diseases and improve quality of life.

Skin health: The critical importance of EFAs for healthy skin makes hemp seed oil a highly effective skin care and cosmetic product. Its lipid constituents allow it to permeate through the skin and nourish skin cells directly. For this reason, hemp oil is beneficial for skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. I know this to be true because it was the main reason I sought after hemp for my father suffering with auto-immune disorder and severe psoriasis. For the health of skin and hair, nourishing and balancing hemp oil is now added to a multitude of soaps, shampoos, skin lotions, lip balms, conditioners and other natural skin-care products.

The list of Hemp Benefits goes on and on, (30,000 uses) and that's not even getting into the topic of how hemp is also an incredible material for clothing, materials, industrial uses, and more and completely bio-sustainable, and eco-friendly to our planet. 

I had no idea about any of this when I chose to be a part of Versativa. All I was doing was looking for a possible solution for my father and helping him to improve his health. I'm happy to say it has done just that! There are countless other testimonies from people all over the globe of improved health. Today I'am extremely grateful for Versativa and I'm not at all ashamed to say I have become an extreme enthusiast, activist, and major supporter of Hemp.

I believe we as individuals have a responsibility to share our solutions and pass them on to others. It's all about offering HOPE back to people! Unfortunately Hemp has been misled for way too long and I hope this will give you some better insight as to why it is the PERFECT Food!

"The Versativa brand is quite possibly the biggest eco-solution of our time. It’s bigger than all of us and will never manifest in one broad stroke. Versativa is our trademark name for Hemp to distinguish it for what it is, not for what it was wrongfully made out to be. Once before in American history it saved our economy and it's now making its profound comeback from people like you and I."



Thursday, November 17, 2011

Preventative Maintenance or Crisis Maintenance?


Preventative Maintenance is cheaper than Crisis Maintenance, Right?

This seems to be a tough message to get across. When a crisis hits, lots of money needs to be put on the table to solve the problem. Why is it that people choose this route rather than saving a little bit every month?

If we save just a little bit every month we can end up with a lot later, whereas if we save nothing..…we sit with nothing. Many people don’t save a cent every month. Of course we sit with the problem where we don’t even have enough money to see through the month anyway!

Times are tough for a lot of us today, but there is a SOLUTION!

What about our Health? Although there is a tremendous trend towards looking after one’s body to prevent disease, there is also a massive denial process going on. Do you have any idea what it costs when someone suddenly gets diagnosed with Cancer, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s..…..FORGET THE COST, what about the effect it has on their lives and the lives of their family?

If you ask people who have experienced this kind of thing they would say that they would have done 1000 more about their health if they just had their wits about them and paid a little more attention.

So … let’s talk about killing two birds with one stone.

Bird #1) If you’re broke every month … you can start your own hemp business with as little as $50 with a fixed monthly overhead for as little as $50, earn some extra money and help make a difference in people's lives with a little bit of activity each week. Roughly $2 a day. Or you can continue to work every day and get stressed out every month when the money runs out.

Bird #2) You can consume Versativa every day, boost your immune system and feed your body with an excellent source of Raw Organic Foods containing, Essential Fatty Acids, Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Vitamins and Minerals that will help fight all sorts of free radical onslaughts and improve the quality of our life.

No other single food source has all the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, nor has all the essential fatty acids in a perfect ratio to meet human nutritional needs. 
Luckily for us "Feel Good" nutrition isn't a secret anymore and we can take a sophisticated approach to ease pain and stress in our lives.

Now you are implementing Preventative Maintenance rather than Crisis Management both Financially and Health wise. It's a WIN, WIN either way and you've decided to start making Health a Habit........NOT an Event!


When we embark on a healing journey, it's not a burden or a chore, but a complete Blessing. It can be our greatest adventure inward to discover and create a new healthy life. 



Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Road to Recovery

The first time I heard those words were nearly 23 years ago. Believe it or not, I couldn't stand the sound of it either!


Back then I was a 15 year old crazy, adolescent, juvenile delinquent! Oh yeah.....I also believed I had all the answers in life, and that I wasn't doing anything wrong at all. Everyone else was crazy! Needless to say, the life I was living sent me on a downward spiral faster than I could prepare for. What the hell I thought? I was just trying to have fun! Well, that fun quickly ended me up in juvenile detention and shortly after on my way to my first rehab program. 


That was the first time I heard that I had a disease and that I wouldn't be able to drink or drug again. What? Now, as you could imagine this was not something I was willing to accept at the age of 15. So consequently after fighting it for 30 days, I was recommended for further treatment in a six month long program out of state in a halfway house.

I can still hear my mother's words, "When are you going to quit bucking the system?" Well, after a brief encounter with living life clean and sober (Okay DRY), I noticed I didn't seem to have all the  problems I did before and even got along with people outside my  crazy old friends. So why was this only brief? Well, there is really no excuse other than the fact I just wasn't ready yet!


We all have to hit a certain bottom in life to finally make up our minds that were DONE! Unfortunately for me that time didn't come for another 18 years. Now not all of that time was a complete disaster. I was blessed with two sons who are now my life today! I was on a mission though to try and prove everybody wrong and come across like I had it all together. I didn't fool very many!


Four years ago my whole world came crumbling down and it became a matter of life or death for me. So, to bring you up to this point in my life and the reason for me writing this today. I was tired of dying a slow painful death, and knew that I should've been dead many of times before, but I had finally made up my mind that was it, and I was ready to really start living! 


So, the Road to Recovery for me is a way of life today! No, I still don't have it all together but I strive each day to not be the person I was. One of the old sayings we use to tell our buddies who were getting out of jail was "Do the right thing Man!" I said that to a lot of guys getting out way before me, and one day it dawned on me.......What if were not exactly sure what the right thing is?


I thought about that for a minute and that's when I knew it had to be a matter of......If you're not sure what the next right thing to do is, you sure as hell know what's wrong, so avoid that, and you'll be doing what's right! That's pretty much how I try to live today.


You might be thinking by now, what does this have to do with Hemp Therapy? Well, for me it's everything! Hemp Therapy and this business keeps me focused on living in the SOLUTION! I have to be able to help other people with their needs and show them there is HOPE! I had to be able to take a risk despite my past experiences, and try something completely new to me. If you've read any of my earlier posts, then you already understand Hemp is indeed therapeutic and it's great for human consumption and our bodies as well as our planet!


When I discovered all it's many benefit's and saw how it was changing people's lives, I knew I wanted to be a part of that. You'll hear me say the word SOLUTION quite a bit and often capitalized, because I know without a doubt, if I'm not living in the SOLUTION, then I'm stuck living in the problem all over again. That is not where I choose to be today, and my hope is that others won't either.


Whatever your SOLUTION may be, or whatever you find it in, hold your head up, tell your story, and give someone else HOPE! We may not be able to control the world economy and it's practices, but what I've found with Versativa and Hemp Therapy is we can create and control our own!



Wednesday, October 12, 2011

What Is Hemphoria?


Today I'd like to share with you a little bit about Hemphoria and exactly what it is.

Hemphoria is a Whole Hemp Seed Concentrate from Versativa

Now I didn't think much about it at first, but after using it on a daily basis for the last couple of weeks, I can say it most certainly works!

Hemphoria is the only one of it's kind and is also referred to as
"Peace and Happiness" in a bottle!   

In today’s world where mental health is often overlooked, peace has become priceless and happiness comes at a premium.

Hemphoria is loaded with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and is incredible for circulation.  It's carefully formulated ingredients are instantly bioavailable. Hemphoria is bottled in a brand new, state of the art, Swiss engineered bottle that preserves ingredients through its photosynthetic interaction with light.

Now I've been accused of being wound up pretty tight in the past, and have even been told I need to calm down and relax! Today I'm able to go about my day, accomplish what I want, and I don't seem to get too overwhelmed and crazy as I've been told I use to do. My boys, even told me they notice something different with me. Wow.....14 & 6.....Hmmm. So Yes, I'm convinced! My only problem now is I keep trying to get it in anyone's mouth I can. My poor Mother didn't even have a chance last night when I had her try some. But today she said she slept like a baby and woke up feeling GREAT! So there ya have it!

I've been using it 3-4 times daily, and I prefer it straight out of the bottle. Now you can add it to your favorite beverage, but I really don't mind taking it straight. Now I'd like to share a video from the CEO and founder of Versativa ForeverGreen with you. He gives us a great explanation of Hemphoria and all it's benefits!
As you heard Ron say, Hemphoria is 60% hemp seed and is pressurized and separated in a high-tech scientific method that is liquified.  Thus, it is separated and partitioned with water so were actually obtaining the whole plant in one sip!  Nature is complex so you don't have to be. 
I love the concept of mood management nutrition.  


Here are some other super ingredients found within Hemphoria



Aronia Berry - This superfruit is packed with antioxidants, very high in Vitamin C, and has been shown to have antiviral properties.  Amazing effects on brain tumors.

Astaxanthin - Helps to support the heart, blood vessels, tongue and circulation.  It is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier, and important property for an antioxidant.  Great for eye health.

Choline -  Research has shown that most people who take a choline supplement notice having more mental focus and being more alert.


Creatine Some of the potential benefits are: mood management, provides energy for muscles, increases energy, speeds up recovery rate for injuries, aids in fat loss, increases strength and endurance.


Frankincense - Throughout history, frankincense has been used to treat emotional disorders.  It relaxes both the mind and the body.


Guarana - This fruit has been utilized to treat pain, overcome heat fatigue, combat premature aging, and detoxify the blood.  Guarana is also used for cardiovascular health, weigh management, and energy.


L-Theanine - Research indicates that it can enhance learning and concentration, normalizes blood pressure, can reduce cholesterol, and increase immunity.


Mineral Salts - The scarcely available, unrefined high mineral salt has essential minerals like potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and copper. This has been shown to be great for for the nervous system as well as the building blocks of the body.


Orange - Has shown to be beneficial for: asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, kidney stones, cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure.


Passion Fruit - A good source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and potassium, and is very good for obtaining optimum health and in reducing weight.


Pomegranate - Contains many vitamins and nutrients necessary for the proper body function.  A very strong antioxidant.


Rose - An excellent source of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E.  Rose also contains bioflavonoids, citric acid, fructose, malic acid, tannins, and zinc.  Rose also has the highest frequency in the plant kingdom.


Rosemary Antioxidant - Shown to be useful for helping with surplus free radicals, and assists with increasing good health, aiding with coughs, and improving eyesight.  A natural preservative.


Stevia - Can be beneficial in the treatment of many health conditions.  Can improve energy levels, strengthen the immune system, assisting with blood sugar management, and stimulation of mental activity.


Sweet Lime - Rich in Vitamin C, and is a good source of potassium.  Contains fiber, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.  Sweet lime is great for hydration and rejuvenation of the body.


Uridine - is a nucleoside of uracil, a primary constituent of ribonucleic acid (RNA), which is involved in the synthesis of protein in the body.  It is important for mood management.

Vitamin B6 & B12
 - These vitamins aid the body in many functions, including cell metabolism, energy synthesis, brain and nervous function, and mental health.



White Grape - White grapes contain resveratrol, the potent cancer-fighting antioxidant that has been making headlines around the world.


So there you have it! This all sounds well and good, right? Truth be told, there's amazing nutritional health benefits of Hemphoria and behind all the hype and flowery language, there is a truly incredible blend of essential fatty acids, amino acids and blend of ingredients that our bodies need and crave on a daily basis. I hope this helps to give you a better understanding and   I'm extremely grateful to have come across this and glad I was able to set aside my skepticism and give it a try! 


To learn more about Hemphoria and view our brochure, click here: Hemphoria Brochure.pdf