Episode 75: Marlene Helps Reg Get Off — AIDS Drugs, That Is — On “Rick Simpson” Cannabis Oil
Episode 75: Marlene Helps Reg Get Off -- AIDS Drugs, That Is -- On "Rick Simpson" Cannabis Oil [ 58 min 15 s | 33.34 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (538)Reg is a gay man living in New York City who has been on and off AIDS drugs for more than 15 years. Marlene is a health consultant living in the southern U.S. who has extensively researched the psychological and physical benefits of cannabis oil. Together, Reg and Marlene tell us how the miracle claims made for cannabis oil could be credible, and what it is like to use this substance derived from a strain of the marijuana plant to kick the “anti-retroviral” (ARV) habit once and for all.
Comment (0)Episode 50: Onnie Mary Phuthe
How Positive Are You Episode 50: Onnie Mary Phuthe [ 54 min 30 s | 24.95 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (544)Onnie Mary Phuthe is a Botswanian woman whose story began when she tried to induce an abortion in 1999 by taking the RU-486 pill. Having very little knowledge of the drug, she took multiple doses, which resulted in intestinal side effects that almost killed her. In 2001, Onnie was diagnosed HIV-positive, and was prescribed antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), which she took for eight years. In 2009, she stopped taking them, after finding more natural ways to restore her health.
Comment (1)Episode 13: What Killed Keith Haring?
In this week’s podcast, the first full podcast with Celia Farber as co-host, we interview longstanding activist, cultural critic, and incidental AIDS historian Jim Fouratt who reveals the shocking truth about what really killed artist Keith Haring. Was it AIDS?
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