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A Look at Cancer Prevention.

Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer

Richard Nixon launched the War on Cancer (not his words) in 1971 and since then we have suffered untold incidences of cancer and spent billions of dollars on research. We live in a time when cancer has become so commonplace that the news of new cases seems almost expected.

Everyone I know is involved with a walk, a run, or a ride to support cancer research. We, as a society, are working each day to find new ways to fund big dollar cures and cancer treatments. While I applaud those efforts - and would have done anything to see my sister and mother cured - the larger issue is that little if anything is being done in the area of reducing risk for developing cancer.

Here's the big secret: getting a handle on reducing risk for developing cancer is going to require everyone to live differently. Shifting to prevention requires us to reorder how our culture prioritizes money, human health and the environment. Put that trio in horse racing terms and it’s a good bet that “money” would be the triple crown winner in today’s order, leaving human health and the environment in the gate. As a culture, we have looked the other way as profit rises above human health and the environment.

The recent news of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reviewing the body of research on environmental factors that may affect breast cancer suggests that the scientific jury is still out on whether exposure to some chemicals contribute in getting the disease.

Does it really take EVEN MORE evidence than the mountains we already have to make smarter, more community-minded healthy choices? While no one can predict who is going to get Cancer, how can we pollute our bodies and the environment and expect anything less than Cancer?

The reality is that we now live in a time when cancer has become so common place, that the news of new cases of cancer seems almost expected. Here’s the headline: cancer is not supposed to be an expected stage of life. Brain cancer has increased by nearly 40%, and leukemia by over 60% in children under 14 Between 1975 and 2004.

Scientists tell us that two-thirds of cancer is thought to come from outside of the body, as opposed to the 1/3 thought to be genetic. We need to reexamine the choices we make and realize if there is the possibility to further understand cancer risks. We know we can limit cancer risks in cases like tobacco, sunlight, viruses, alcohol, obesity and some chemicals. When we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment and the economy. If we work for Less Cancer in a real way we will have Less Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Disease and Obesity.

It's important to understand the illnesses like childhood obesity lead to increased risk of cancer. Childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled from the 1970′s through 2004. And no surprise the Department of Health and Human Services report that food and beverage advertisers collectively spend $10 to $12 billion annually to reach children and youth: more than $1 billion is spent on media advertising to children (primarily on television); more than $4.5 billion is spent on youth-targeted public relations; and $3 billion is spent on packaging designed for children.

And what about Asthma? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that asthma costs $3.2 billion each year, accounts for 14 million missed school days, and is the third ranking cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15 years of age.

While we have made in-roads, we still have so much work to do to reduce cancer risks. Lancet Oncology reported on one study, this last September, that the worldwide cost burden for cancer care was $895 billion in 2008, By 2030 there will be at least 22 million new cancer patients, and new cancers are estimated to tack on another $286 billion in costs.

People in the United States live under the false impression that if something is legal, it is safe for humans and the environment. That thought is just naive. We are a country that had Santa Claus and physicians selling cigarettes. The Lorillard Tobacco Co., maker of Kent cigarettes, advertised their product’s “health protection.” That seemed to work because the company reportedly sold about 12 billion Kents. But those same “healthy” Kents contained crocidolite asbestos in filters from about 1952 through 1956. Asbestos is known to cause Mesothelioma - a form of Cancer. The nation's fourth largest tobacco company took out full page ads in the Journal of the American Medical Association. One advertisement mentioned how “thousands” of physicians at a recent AMA convention witnessed “a convincing demonstration the of the MICRONITE FILTER” and included photos.

None of this is about panic, but it is about avoiding those products, corporations and NGO’s that do not support your health or the environment. Support that which supports you.

We have platforms that include non profit cancer organizations providing nutritional information from McDonald's in a way that, to me, looks a lot like advertising for the Golden Arches. You can learn about McDonald's supposedly healthy smoothies, which in some cases have 70 grams of sugar and more calories than a cheeseburger(something they do not really make clear). Other Cancer organizations are partnering with everyone from Kentucky Fried Chicken to Pepperidge Farm. Why Because “PINK” seemingly is the new color of money.

Of the 87,000 chemicals registered for commerce in the United States, only one- tenth have been tested for potential health effects and while we don’t have all the details- for me personally I have seen more than enough to not use many of them if I can help it.

The war on cancer must include the work for prevention in a real way, through action. We have more cancer now than ever before-not less.

A Look at Cancer Prevention.

Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer

Richard Nixon launched the War on Cancer (not his words) in 1971 and since then we have suffered untold incidences of cancer and spent billions of dollars on research. We live in a time when cancer has become so commonplace that the news of new cases seems almost expected.

Everyone I know is involved with a walk, a run, or a ride to support cancer research. We, as a society, are working each day to find new ways to fund big dollar cures and cancer treatments. While I applaud those efforts - and would have done anything to see my sister and mother cured - the larger issue is that little if anything is being done in the area of reducing risk for developing cancer.

Here's the big secret: getting a handle on reducing risk for developing cancer is going to require everyone to live differently. Shifting to prevention requires us to reorder how our culture prioritizes money, human health and the environment. Put that trio in horse racing terms and it’s a good bet that “money” would be the triple crown winner in today’s order, leaving human health and the environment in the gate. As a culture, we have looked the other way as profit rises above human health and the environment.

The recent news of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reviewing the body of research on environmental factors that may affect breast cancer suggests that the scientific jury is still out on whether exposure to some chemicals contribute in getting the disease.

Does it really take EVEN MORE evidence than the mountains we already have to make smarter, more community-minded healthy choices? While no one can predict who is going to get Cancer, how can we pollute our bodies and the environment and expect anything less than Cancer?

The reality is that we now live in a time when cancer has become so common place, that the news of new cases of cancer seems almost expected. Here’s the headline: cancer is not supposed to be an expected stage of life. Brain cancer has increased by nearly 40%, and leukemia by over 60% in children under 14 Between 1975 and 2004.

Scientists tell us that two-thirds of cancer is thought to come from outside of the body, as opposed to the 1/3 thought to be genetic. We need to reexamine the choices we make and realize if there is the possibility to further understand cancer risks. We know we can limit cancer risks in cases like tobacco, sunlight, viruses, alcohol, obesity and some chemicals. When we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment and the economy. If we work for Less Cancer in a real way we will have Less Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Disease and Obesity.

It's important to understand the illnesses like childhood obesity lead to increased risk of cancer. Childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled from the 1970′s through 2004. And no surprise the Department of Health and Human Services report that food and beverage advertisers collectively spend $10 to $12 billion annually to reach children and youth: more than $1 billion is spent on media advertising to children (primarily on television); more than $4.5 billion is spent on youth-targeted public relations; and $3 billion is spent on packaging designed for children.

And what about Asthma? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that asthma costs $3.2 billion each year, accounts for 14 million missed school days, and is the third ranking cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15 years of age.

While we have made in-roads, we still have so much work to do to reduce cancer risks. Lancet Oncology reported on one study, this last September, that the worldwide cost burden for cancer care was $895 billion in 2008, By 2030 there will be at least 22 million new cancer patients, and new cancers are estimated to tack on another $286 billion in costs.

People in the United States live under the false impression that if something is legal, it is safe for humans and the environment. That thought is just naive. We are a country that had Santa Claus and physicians selling cigarettes. The Lorillard Tobacco Co., maker of Kent cigarettes, advertised their product’s “health protection.” That seemed to work because the company reportedly sold about 12 billion Kents. But those same “healthy” Kents contained crocidolite asbestos in filters from about 1952 through 1956. Asbestos is known to cause Mesothelioma - a form of Cancer. The nation's fourth largest tobacco company took out full page ads in the Journal of the American Medical Association. One advertisement mentioned how “thousands” of physicians at a recent AMA convention witnessed “a convincing demonstration the of the MICRONITE FILTER” and included photos.

None of this is about panic, but it is about avoiding those products, corporations and NGO’s that do not support your health or the environment. Support that which supports you.

We have platforms that include non profit cancer organizations providing nutritional information from McDonald's in a way that, to me, looks a lot like advertising for the Golden Arches. You can learn about McDonald's supposedly healthy smoothies, which in some cases have 70 grams of sugar and more calories than a cheeseburger(something they do not really make clear). Other Cancer organizations are partnering with everyone from Kentucky Fried Chicken to Pepperidge Farm. Why Because “PINK” seemingly is the new color of money.

Of the 87,000 chemicals registered for commerce in the United States, only one- tenth have been tested for potential health effects and while we don’t have all the details- for me personally I have seen more than enough to not use many of them if I can help it.

The war on cancer must include the work for prevention in a real way, through action. We have more cancer now than ever before-not less.

By Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer

Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you’ve had one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage.

The Skin Cancer Foundation tells us that a tan, whether you get it on the beach, in a bed, or through incidental exposure, is bad news any way you acquire it. Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you’ve had one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage. No matter what you may hear at tanning salons, the cumulative damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging (wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots, and more), as well as skin cancer.

Tanning machines emit dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and frequent tanners using new high-pressure sunlamps may receive as much as 12 times the annual ultraviolet radiation they would receive from regular sun exposure.

UV radiation is a proven human carcinogen and is linked with a higher risk of all forms of skin cancer including potentially deadly melanoma, which is the most common form of cancer among young adults 25-29 years old. On average, indoor tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanomas than non-tanners. They are also 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma, the two most common skin cancers.

Who are the scientists?

Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, Md. Ph.D., a Less Cancer Board Member, was the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and the UPMC Cancer Center.

In 1968, Dr. Herberman was a senior investigator in the immunology branch of the National Cancer Institute where he organized a research program related to tumor and cellular immunology. In 1971 he became head of a newly established cellular and tumor immunology section in the laboratory of Cell Biology of the National Cancer Institute. During this period he had responsibility over a research program made up of several investigators who were researching cell mediated immune response to tumors in animal model systems and patients with cancer. As a result of this research, a new category of lymphocytes was discovered and termed natural killer (NK) cells. Since then, much of Dr. Herberman's research has been focused on the characterization of these natural effector cells and on their role in resistance to cancer growth.

Currently Dr. Herberman is Chief Medical Officer for Intrexon Corp., which specializes in innovative approaches to immunotherapy for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Dr. Herberman is responsible for overall leadership of Intrexon’s expanding anti-cancer clinical programs and related regulatory affairs.

What the Scientists Say.

Dr. Herberman is particularly concerned that the incidence of melanoma is rising rapidly and that "burns from UV lights are central contributors to increased risk of melanoma.” He goes on to say that although “low level exposure to UV light either from sun or tanning beds will help maintain levels of Vitamin D, one can readily eat vitamin D-containing foods or nutritional supplements without running the risk of over-exposure to UV. The particular danger is to avoid exposure that will lead to an actual burn because that has been shown to put people at risk many years later for malignant melanomas."

More and More localities are looking at restricting tanning beds for teenagers.

FEBRUARY 4 NAMED CANCER PREVENTION DAY IN STATE OF VIRGINIA


Resolution SJ 358 passed February 3, 2011 in the Virginia State Senate honoring the work of Less Cancer and naming February 4, 2011, and every succeeding February 4, as Cancer Prevention Day in the state of Virginia.

Senator Jill Holtzman Vogel introduced the resolution and was instrumental in its passage. She said, "It is my honor to undertake the work to establish Cancer Prevention Day in the Commonwealth. The more energy and resources that we direct toward awareness, education and prevention, the more lives we save."

In 2007, Jill was elected to the State Senate of Virginia, representing Winchester, Frederick County, Clarke County, Fauquier County and parts of Loudoun County. She serves on numerous committees and working groups, including the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee, the Committee on General Laws and Technology, and the Privileges and Elections Committee. She has co-chaired the Joint Subcommittee to Study Development and Land Use Tools and is a member of the Rappahannock River Basin Commission.

In 2010, Jill was appointed to the Prison Re-Entry Commission and the Governor's Transportation Workgroup.

Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Jill is a wife, mother, and small business owner. She volunteers her time helping civic and charitable organizations, and she resides in Fauquier County with her husband and children.

Bill Couzens, Founder and President of the nonprofit Next Generation Choices Foundation and the Less Cancer Campaign, has worked to raise awareness for the reduction of cancer risks.

Founded in 2004, Next Generation Choices Foundation partners with communities to create and dispense educational tools that focus on environmental health advocacy and lifestyle choices.

The public charity was formed in response to the escalating cases of cancer and the lack of education and knowledge about potential causes. Couzens has been recognized by Congress in addition to the Commonwealth of Virginia for his work in initiating and creating best practices to reduce pesticide drift in health effected communities such as schools. He has been published in a number of periodicals and has been a speaker on the topic of reducing harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer. Couzens is a frequent blogger whose posts are often seen and read on the World Wide Web.

February 4, Cancer Prevention Day, will be celebrated with a public declaration on the floor of
the state senate.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 358
Offered January 12, 2011
Prefiled January 12, 2011
Designating February 4, in 2011 and in each succeeding year, as Cancer Prevention Day in
Virginia.
Patron-- Vogel
Referred to Committee on Rules

WHEREAS, cancer is the leading cause of death around the world; and

WHEREAS, during the 10-year period from 1995 to 2004, the rate of new cancer cases in
Virginia increased by 10 percent; and

WHEREAS, the most common cancers in Virginia—prostate, lung, and colorectal for men and
breast, lung, and colorectal for women—are also among the most preventable; and

WHEREAS, the 2008 - 2012 Virginia Cancer Plan developed by the Virginia Cancer Plan
Action Coalition contains specific goals and strategies related to prevention in the hopes of
reducing the rates of cancer in Virginians; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly
designate February 4, in 2011 and in each succeeding year, as Cancer Prevention Day in
Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Virginia Cancer Plan Action Coalition so that members of the Coalition may be apprised of the of the
sense of the General Assembly of Virginia in this matter; and, be it

RESOLVED FINALLY, That the Clerk of the Senate post the designation of this day on the General Assembly's website.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/organic-farmers-alarmed-obama-deregulation-mutant-alfalfa/story?id=12786580&page=1

posted By Bill Couzens Founder Less Cancer


Organic Panic: Obama Administration Green Lights Mutant Alfalfa
USDA Deregulation of Genetically Modified Hay Threatens Organic Foods, Critics Say

By DEVIN DWYER
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011

The nation's organic farmers are sounding the alarm after an Obama administration decision they say could destroy their supply chains and drastically limit the choices and availability of some popular consumer foods.


The Department of Agriculture decided last week to allow the widespread, unregulated use of genetically modified alfalfa, commonly known as hay, which is the primary feed for dairy cows and beef cattle across the country.

Opponents argue that he mutant crops, engineered to survive being sprayed with insecticide, could escape from their fields and eventually cross-pollinate with and contaminate neighboring organic crops. That could mean less organic feed for the organic cows that produce a range of organic products.

"Consumers don't eat [genetically modified] alfalfa, of course," said Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," which examines the U.S. farming and food industry. "But it's the main feed for dairy cows. And organic milk, one of the most successful and popular organic foods, could be compromised if the organic cows eat non-organic feed."

Some environmental experts are also concerned that broader planting of herbicide-resistant crops, which are then doused with powerful chemicals, could expedite the spread of "superweeds," which are herbicide-resistant pests that force farmers to potentially use more toxic substances to root them out. ..See Link

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Just Call Me Bob.

Tanning Beds: When perceived beauty and money over take human health.

By Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer

Bob is a nickname I earned many years ago from family and friends when I was on vacation in Bermuda. My daily routine was breakfast, "bob" in the ocean, lunch, "bob" in the ocean, then dinner and drinks. A perfect day.

Tanning for me was under the guise of swimming; exercise was fine, but tanning ruled. Honestly, who's kidding who? It was all about the tan.

My trips to the sun over the last 30 years were often preempted by trips to the tanning booth where I could build a base so I would not burn when I got to my beach of choice. It seemed practical at the time, and a perfectly reasonable excuse for getting a head start on the process.

Crazy? YES!

While I still enjoy the sun, I have come to understand the benefits of moderation.

Recently I posted a video on the Less Cancer fan page of Facebook that generated a number of comments. It was called Tanning is Out Skin is In by the Melanoma Foundation of New England.

One comment the video received was from a fan of Dr. Mercola – who, also sells tanning beds. Dr. Mercola sells tanning beds with this pitch:

For lack of an effective, convenient solution, most people take the problem of Vitamin D Deficiency lying down. This accounts for the sad state of many people's health. The dangers of low Vitamin D levels, such as depression, autism and even cancer, are just too serious to ignore.

The beds are endorsed by a nonprofit that calls themselves the Vitamin D Council.

Scientists at the Vitamin D Council agree that both children and adults should have a Vitamin D level of 50 ng/ml all year-round. They recommend the use of any Mercola Tanning Systems as a safe and effective way to help you achieve natural levels of Vitamin D. The Council’s aim is to educate the public about Vitamin D deficiency and how to prevent it.

And while Dr. Mercola seems to make sense, my concern is for the escalating incidences of Melanoma.

A Look At The Science.

The Skin Cancer Foundation tells us that tan, whether you get it on the beach, in a bed, or through incidental exposure, is bad news any way you acquire it. Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage. No matter what you may hear at tanning salons, the cumulative damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging (wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots, and more), as well as skin cancer.

Tanning machines emit dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and frequent tanners using new high-pressure sunlamps may receive as much as 12 times the annual ultraviolet radiation they would receive from regular sun exposure.

UV radiation is a proven human carcinogen, and is linked with a higher risk of all forms of skin cancer, including potentially deadly melanoma which is the most common form of cancer among young adults 25-29 years old. On average, indoor tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanomas than non-tanners. They are also 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma, the two most common skin cancers.

Recently I had the opportunity to discuss UV risks with Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, Md. Ph.D. A Less Cancer Board Member, Dr. Ronald Herberman was the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and the UPMC Cancer Center.

In 1968, Dr. Herberman was a senior investigator in the immunology branch of the National Cancer Institute where he organized a research program related to tumor and cellular immunology. In 1971 he became head of a newly established cellular and tumor immunology section in the laboratory of Cell Biology of the National Cancer Institute. During this period he had responsibility for a research program of several investigators related to studies in animal model systems and in patients with cancer, studying the cell mediated immune responses to tumors. As a result of this research, a new category of lymphocytes was discovered in Dr. Herberman's laboratory and termed natural killer (NK) cells. Since then, much of Dr. Herberman's research has been focused on the characterization of these natural effector cells and on their role in resistance to cancer growth.

Currently Dr Herberman is Chief Medical Officer for Intrexon Corp., which specializes in innovative approaches to immunotherapy for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Dr. Herberman is responsible for overall leadership of Intrexon’s expanding anti-cancer clinical programs and related regulatory affairs.

Dr. Herberman is particularly concerned that the incidence of melanoma is rising rapidly and that "burns from UV lights are central contributors to increased risk of melanoma.” He went on to say that although “low level exposure to UV light either from sun or tanning beds will help maintain levels of Vitamin D,one can readily eat vitamin D-containing foods or nutritional supplements without running the risk of over-exposure to UV. The particular danger is to avoid exposure that will lead to an actual burn because that has been shown to put people at risk many years later for malignant melanomas."

Recently teens in Victoria, B.C., and its surrounding municipalities, will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds in the region.

In an 18-1 vote late Wednesday, the Capital Regional District council voted in favor of new regulations that will bar people under the age of 18 from using commercial tanning beds in the British Columbia capital and 12 surrounding municipalities on Vancouver Island.

Those who appear to be under the age of 25 must present proof of age identification to use the tanning beds at the about 40 licensed tanning salons in the region.

Underage customers and salon owners caught in violation could face fines ranging from $250 to $2,000. The bylaw aims to promote and protect the health of children and youth from a recognized carcinogen by restricting minors under the age of 18 years from the “use of ultraviolet (UV) emitting devices in public indoor tanning facilities—other than a physician’s office or medical clinic—for cosmetic purposes," the council said in a release.

The headline here is that we as a culture often look the other way when it comes to money and beauty. “How could I feel so good, look so good, and be at risk for Cancer? Nah! Not me.”

The bottom line is that the longer we “bob” around on the issue – and ignore the clear risks and consequences, the more we are drowning ourselves, and our health, with our ignorance and pride.

We know that UV rays are cancer causing. It doesn’t matter the source, UV rays are a cancer risk.

For me if I want sun and wish to pump up my Vitamin D I take a walk in nature and am now mindful of protecting my skin.

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Check out the Less Cancer Minuet with Holli Thompson health and nutrition coach.

Learn more about Phytonutrients.

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http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/01/14/chemicals-linked-to-diabetes-obesity/


Diabetes and obesity may result from exposure to chemicals and pesticides in cigarette smoke, chemicals in plastic, and arsenic, U.S. government researchers said Thursday.

Michael Gallo, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, reported the results of the recent study during a workshop this week. He said the link between smoking while pregnant and a child's risk of future development of type-2 diabetes and obesity was strong. "It is consistent with our understanding of how diabetes and obesity develop," he told Reuters Thursday.

"Perhaps less recognized is the consistent association with increased risk of offspring being overweight or obese later in life," Dr. Kristina Thayer, director of the National Toxicology Program Center for Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction, told AOL Health. "Maternal smoking during pregnancy is consistently associated with an increased risk of offspring being overweight or obese during childhood, adolescence or adulthood,"

According to Thayer, this pattern is initially detectable in young children and continues through adulthood. It is supported by laboratory findings that monitor animals who are treated with nicotine during development. In addition to smoking during pregnancy, exposure to secondhand smoke and pesticides during both pregnancy and childhood are linked to diabetes and obesity.



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Posted By Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer


The Atlantic Home
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

When Detroit Says 'Eat Local,' It Really Means It


By Tracie McMillan

Tracie McMillan - Tracie McMillan is an award-winning food and poverty journalist. She has worked with farmworkers, grill cooks, and produce managers for her first book, Foodless, to be published by Scribner in 2011.

http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/10/when-detroit-says-eat-local-it-really-means-it/65301/

"Just one year old, Brother Nature was founded by Greg Willerer, a former teacher who'd been growing food for market through Grown in Detroit, a cooperative selling excess produce from the city's 1,200 community garden and urban farm plots. Today, he sells to 10 restaurants, ranging from Andy Hollyday's Roast in downtown's Book Cadillac Hotel to the casual Russell Street Deli at Eastern Market, and has had to turn down several more. Next year, Willerer will boost production on his existing plot (just under an acre) through better organization, add three more lots, and be earning more than he did as a teacher."See Link

Posted by Bill Couzens Founder Less Cancer



http://www.detnews.com/article/20101214/METRO/12140426/Doctors-call-for-moratorium-on-fast-food-in-Detroit

Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News

"The group says the moratorium is needed because "Detroit's high-fat and meat-heavy diets" have helped cause heart problems. More than 3,400 Detroiters die of heart disease each year, and the city has the fourth-highest rate of heart disease deaths of all U.S. cities, according to the World Health Organization.

In 2008, Los Angeles imposed moratorium on new fast food restaurants with neighborhoods with high obesity rates and numerous stores. In New York City, officials required fast food chains to post calorie counts on menus and displays". See Above Link