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You said it yourself it's an interesting read, probably nothing more. I will definitely keep an open mind though regarding the baking soda/cancer cure thing. When I shell out 5-6 bucks to buy a fishing mag I'm thrilled with it if I've learned one tiny scrap of new info which frankly doesn't happen very often anymore. What I find relevant and useful in the article is the discussion about probiotics. Very timely IMO.

I found this fascinating and thought some of you might as well: "Cancer, which surpassed heart disease as the number one killer in America in 2005, is still considered “a mystery” in conventional medicine. In fact, the term “cancer” is just a generic term that in no way describes its cause. In this video, Doug Kaufman – a longtime proponent of the influence of fungi in human disease -- interviews the Italian oncologist Dr. Tullio Simoncini -- author of Cancer is a Fungus -- who shares fascinating new information about what he believes is the root of all cancers: fungi, and discusses a radically different path for curing cancer; sometimes in as little as a few days. Conventional Cancer Treatments – Ineffective and Dangerous “Cures” Currently, if you are diagnosed with cancer, especially in the U.S., you are given three options: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation However, as mentioned in this video, finding actual statistics on the effectiveness of these treatments is very difficult. You’d think if something is the best medicine has to offer, they’d be more than happy to share their level of success. Most people are given a 50/50 chance of dying from cancer, in general. And conventional treatments are touted as your best shot at surviving. But is it true? According to Dr. Simoncini’s website, polls and questionnaires show that a full 75 percent of doctors say they’d refuse chemotherapy if they were struck with cancer due to its ineffectiveness and its devastating side effects. Many doctors have spoken out about it, yet their voices are still ignored. For example, Dr. Allen Levin, MD, author of The Healing of Cancer, has said, “The majority of the cancer patients in this country die because of chemotherapy, which does not cure breast, colon or lung cancer. This has been documented for over a decade and nevertheless doctors still utilize chemotherapy to fight these tumors.” Professor Gorge Mathe similarly stated, “If I were to contract cancer, I would never turn to a certain standard for the therapy of this disease. Cancer patients who stay away from these centers have some chance to make it.” So, how effective is chemotherapy? There is at least one study that I know of that addresses this very question. Published in the journal Clinical Oncology in December 2004, the results of this study were astounding, showing that chemotherapy has an average 5-year survival success rate of just over 2 percent for all cancers! In the U.S., chemo was most successful in treating testicular cancer and Hodgkin’s disease, where its success rate fell just below 38 percent and slightly over 40 percent respectively. Still well below the 50/50 mark… A review of chemo on 5-year survival rates in Australia garnered almost identical results, with a 2.3 percent success rate, compared to the U.S. 2.1 percent rate of success. And yet this is the best that conventional medicine has up its sleeve for treating this widespread killer. What Causes Cancer? Conventional medicine likes to focus on the impact of genetics as a causative agent in developing cancer, despite the fact that research indicates that genetics is not the main cause of this widespread phenomenon, even though it may play a small role in some people. Unfortunately, little attention is paid to the impact of plain and simple infections. Dr. Simoncini’s research has led him to believe that something as simple as a fungus, Candida, is the leading cause of cancer; that cancer itself is in fact a fungus. What we refer to as a tumor, is nothing more than your body’s attempt at protecting itself from that fungus. He brings up an analogy between psoriasis – an “incurable” disease of the skin that many treat as a fungus – and tumors, which are also an “incurable” disease of your body. Several studies have linked the presence of Candida with cancer, showing that anywhere between 79 to 97 percent of all cancer patients also have Candida. Dr. Simoncini’s explanation for how this phenomenon works – how Candida leads to deadly cancer – is that it’s a consequence of the weakening and exhaustion of your organs, and eventually your entire body, in the following stages: Candida roots itself in your deep connective tissue in various organs As a result, this evokes an organic defensive reaction as the connective tissue of your invaded organ attempts to encyst the fungin colonies through cellular hyper-production, which results in the formation of tumors Growths continue as the fungi spreads, both in your surrounding tissue, and remotely (aka “metastatis”). It is still always the same Candida attacking different tissues, but due to its highly adaptive qualities it is able to mutate to adapt itself to whatever environment it finds itself in, hence the various types of tumors Your body becomes progressively more exhausted, which allows the fungi to spread and take over more rapidly You die from “cancer” If Cancer is a Fungus, Then What is the Cure? In the video, Dr. Simoncini shows actual before-and-after footage of both bronchial cancer and colon cancer. Four days after his revolutionary and mind-blowingly simple treatment for bronchial cancer with a sodium bicarbonate and water flush, the tumors are gone… Sodium bicarbonate, a.k.a baking soda, is the most potent anti-fungal substance there is. The problem with anti-fungal drugs, however, is that fungi are extremely adaptive, and can adapt to a new environment in three to four days. This renders anti-fungal drugs largely ineffective. The fungi do not adapt to the baking soda, but it is far more difficult to use as it needs to be injected directly into the tumor; swallowing the baking soda would not work at all. Candida yeast is not “one shared element,” so to speak, but rather “social elements,” or colonies, that are highly communicative. Because of their unique adaptation skills, sodium bicarbonate must be administered directly onto the tumor, and in so doing changing its ph very quickly, from acid to alkaline, which quickly and effectively kills off the yeast before it has time to adapt. For example, Dr. Simoncini’s experience has shown that 99 percent of breast- and bladder cancer can heal in just six days, entirely without the use of surgery, chemo or radiation, using just a local infiltration device (such as a catheter) to deliver the sodium bicarbonate directly to the infected site in your breast tissue or bladder. Why the Baking Soda Cancer Cure is Not Available Everywhere Unfortunately, Dr. Simoncini is yet another brilliant doctor who has been ousted from the medical community due to his revolutionary simple ideas of how to cure profit-making diseases. So many people refuse to believe that this is true and that it’s happening to good doctors, since “everyone knows” you must be a liability to human life if you’re stripped of your medical license. But the reason why Dr. Simoncini was kicked out is because as an oncologist – a cancer specialist -- he refused to use conventional cancer treatment methods, choosing instead to administer sodium bicarbonate, which is HARMLESS, as opposed to the often lethal use of chemotherapy. His lawyers have recently started a rehabilitation court trial at the International Court of Justice in Strassburg to have him reinstated. Preventive Measures – Combating Candida If the cause of cancer is the Candida fungus, then what is the root cause of the fungi? And how can you tell you might have too much yeast in your body, which might eventually lead to the formation of cancer? A good sign that Candida is on the loose is feeling “run down” and developing a craving for sugars and carbohydrates, as this is the main fuel for the growing amounts of yeast in your intestine. The more sugar and grains you eat, the more the yeast grows out of control. Eventually, this will weaken your immune system, which in turn can allow it to infiltrate various other organs. This imbalance in intestinal flora, sometimes called dysbiosis, can also lead to other more common, and less lethal, health problems, such as: Vaginitis Irritable bowel syndrome Weight gain Food allergies Migraines Asthma Depression Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia There are 79 different toxins released by the metabolism and die-off of Candida. This is why people with yeast overgrowth often feel so lousy; the Candida toxins are regularly entering their bloodstream. Two of these toxins, alcohol and acetaldehyde (the breakdown product of alcohol that causes hangovers), are in such high amounts in people with chronic yeast problems that you may actually end up feeling “drunk.” Acetaldehyde also reacts with the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is why people with yeast overgrowth often experience mental and emotional disturbances such as anxiety, depression, poor concentration, and feeling spaced-out. How to Cure a Yeast Overgrowth For more on Candida and holistic treatment options, I recommend you review my previous article, Holistic Treatment for Candida Infection. The highlights of the treatments for yeast overgrowth include: The Right Diet and Exercise -- A diet rich in meats, chicken, eggs, seeds and nuts, vegetables, and healthy oils (free range and organic) -- while avoiding sugars and carbohydrate-rich foods -- will restrict the amount of fuel the yeast in your intestine has available to it. I would add to this to make your diet in tune with your nutritional type. Once you’ve started on the diet, exercising will begin to rebalance the levels of neurotransmitters in your brain and improve your mood. One of the elements of diet that does seem counter intuitive is the absolute restriction of even fruits when one is seeking to eliminate yeast, as even the tiniest amounts of sugar seem to worsen this condition. Getting Plenty of Good Bacteria -- You will want to increase your probiotic (good bacteria) intake with a high-quality probiotic supplement or by eating cultured and fermented foods, such as natto. These contain the good bacteria that keep your **** and gastrointestinal tract healthy and will ultimately replace the Candida. Avoiding Exposure to Chemicals -- Paints, household cleaners, perfumes and scents may cause allergic reactions, and chemical sensitivities are very common in people with yeast overgrowth. Addressing Emotional and Psychological Issues -- Food cravings, especially those for sweets, often are exacerbated by emotional dependencies. Tools like the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help you to overcome unhealthy food cravings and other emotional hurdles."

Good luck, I'd love to hear how you make out.

Never fished those lakes. I did however paddle up Mcarthy Creek and make my way into Raja Lake where I spent 1 night. Caught 2 decent sized specks in there.. I left Booth via Chipmunk, Presto, Marshy, Mountain and Round Island lakes eventually into the bottom end of Dickson. Most of those small lakes had brook trout in them. Round Island had lakers as well.

You'll always be able to find dry wood. I've been on expeditions for as long as 4 months and had fires every single day even when it was pouring rain. One little trick I used (although I don't think it'd be a very politically correct method ), is to raid nearby beaver lodges for wood for my cooking fire. Those bleached white wrist thick logs are perfect for cooking with.

Thanks guys. I think T.G. is likely right, but after talking to another neighbour he feels the tree was diseased so maybe I won't have to pay the deductable. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. In the meantime I'm working the nightshift at the weather office and I've got my own problems right now. The same storm knocked out my laser ceilometer (measures cloud height). I tried to fix it, but I think the computer's fried . I was using balloons to measure the ceiling height earlier, but it's dark now. Environment Canada tech's won't be able to get to it 'till tomorrow so it'll be an agravating night for me with a lot of p.o.'d pilots and air traffic controllers. When it rains it pours eh? (pun intended )

Yes if you're talking about drifting in the rivers themselves. In the harbours and estuaries the big chunks rule.

HAHA, yeah I'll get right on that I'm over it now. No one was hurt that's the main thing.

....she arrived home about an hour ago with the kids, and apparantly a huge 80-100' spruce tree in my neighbours backyard was toppled over in a brief but violent thunderstorm and (of course ) fell into our backyard taking out my fence, hedge, part of my cherry tree and a slew of live power lines. My family is currently leaving the premises. Wish I could join them to help out, but I'm at work and can't get away ). To make matters worse the neighbour who I've never met before (we just moved here) says "It's not even my house, It's not my responsibility" Anyone know if there's any liability involved here? The homeowner? The city? What a freakin' nightmare.

Nice report bud and great job on the new garage .

Incredible man, that's a big fish regardless of where you hunt musky.

Out of curiosity I did a quick search on the Magpie and found this. You most likely have seen this trip log already, but if not it may prove useful: http://www.myccr.com/canoedb/routeDetails.php?routeid=520 Looks like an incredible river, very beautiful, but man that's some big water. Be careful!

Sure man, you can fish any harbour including the Credit. Personally I like to use 12lb main and either 8 or 10lb maxima ultragreen for tippet. Using fluoro certainly won't hurt your chances, but I've never found the need. If you see salmon rolling around but they're not hitting don't be afraid to run a very short 2-3 foot lead under your float. Raise the bait way up high, sometimes it makes all the difference. Also, use BIG chunks of skein on an approprite sized hook. Golf ball sized and bigger (maybe TWO golf balls in size ). They'll wolf it down violently trust me.

It all boils down to the size of the river. On rivers I've fished like the Albany, Winisk and Fawn in Ontario I'm most comfortable with a 9' 7wt. I like the extra oomph for driving out heavy sink tip lines and big brushy streamers. On smaller but paddleable rivers like the Misehkow and Little Current (both Albany trib's) a 9' 6wt is what I use. It really depends on the size of river and current flow. For example I'll be fishing the upper Kenai in Alaska for resident bows in September and my rod of choice will be a 10' 7wt. The longer stick is a big asset for line control and mending in bigger waters...even when the trout aren't super huge. Potential for 4lb brookies eh? Sounds like it must be a pretty good river. I'll guess that it flows into the north shore of the St. Lawrence. If so the scenery alone would be worth the trip. Cheers

You're most welcome.

I do toss hardware, but the most fun and effective way to fish for staging salmon is floatfishing with huge chunks of fresh salmon skein under a float in the harbour. They can't resist it and the strikes are wild. You can go down to any cleaning station on Lake O in August and collect all the skein you want.

When I lived in the Philippines I saw people eat stuff like that .

I've tripped through Booth, but never camped on it. The delta area where Mcarthy Creek flows in can be good for pike, as well as the delta of the Opeongo river. There's a large marsh right at the rivermouth. Concentrate on pretty much any moderately deep rocky shoreline for smallmouth. There's a distinct mid-lake narrows on Booth that was productive for me. There's also good lake trout fishing to be had on Booth. If you bring a small portable fish finder with you it should be relatively easy to find a concentration of trout. If memory serves there's only 2 noteworthy deeper basins on the lake and that's where they'll be stacked. Find the fish with your finder and jig for them with a stiff baitcaster and braid. You can also troll utilizing a wolf river rig to get your lures down deep. Make sure the bell sinker is at least 2-3oz... You don't need large lures to catch the lakers.. Spoons like the blue/silver Phoebe, as well as smallish sized stickbaits particularly in a perch pattern are good. To add to my info here's a couple of trip logs with photos that concentrate on Booth and the surrounding area: http://www.algonquinadventures.com/photos/...how6/booth1.htm http://plato.wilmington.edu/faculty/jfitzs...onquin%20PP.htm Have a great trip!

Nice job boys!

For me they're only worth fishing when they're staging in the harbours and estuaries which means the first couple weeks of Sept. Good fishing usually starts the week before labour day.

Not too much to add, but... Georgian Bay is best fished by trolling. If you havn't tried it yet troll with lead core or wire line, especially this time of year. Pump your rod forward quickly before dropping it back every once in a while, that seems to trigger fish.

Nice going dude, some nice fish there! (glad to see you're still alive and kicking)

Great post Sean! Have a great time up north next week!

Huge fish man, congrat's!

That is one huge bass, wow!