| The present “healthcare” model employed in most nations is designed to insure lack of health and lack of care for most Black people. Diets high in fat, processed sugar, white flour, salt, genetically modified organisms, plus animal products laced with steroids, hormones and preservatives, cause the majority of the health problems we face. The pharmaceutical industry either prices drugs out of the reach of many Black people or provides risky, experimental drugs that cause further complications and illness. Healthcare must be available to every Black person. Traditional and alternative medical practices such as natural/spiritual healing and counseling must be promoted for all Black people who need care. These techniques should include traditional diets, herbology, physical fitness and spiritual healing. These can be combined with Western medical techniques. However, we must control the delivery of health care in our communities. Scientists and physicians in our health care system must research, encourage and finance traditional practices from majority Black countries. Black owned research and training institutions must be expanded and opened in all majority Black communities and nations. Black healthcare professionals who have received training in holistic methods must determine what sorts of diets, treatments and medications are most appropriate and effective. We must require that food and personal products be labeled to advise whether hazardous chemicals, pesticides, hormones or genetically modified organisms are used. Organically grown foods must be promoted to protect our health and our environment. We must develop our own international health insurance funds that focus on proper treatment ahead of profits. |
| 8. HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: |