W25-31 Big Pharma REPEAT
Class | Registration closed 12/15/2024
Big Pharma is an expert at promoting fear of disease just so they can sell us hope. In this class we look behind the scenes to discover the disturbing truth about Big Pharma. We’ll examine conflicts of interest, deceptive ghostwritten articles in prestigious medical journals, “me too” drugs and fear-based media ads. Drugs in search of an illness, drug promotion meetings disguised as education programs, minimizing reports of side effects and disposal of negative studies. We’ll also examine how too many drugs, body scans and over-diagnoses can cause more harm than good.
Repeat from Winter 2020
Mary Ruth Kolk
Mary Ruth Kolk has been presenting classes on how to reverse Type 2 diabetes for over twenty years. In 2002 she was determined to help her husband, Dick, who had struggled with Type 2 diabetes for over 25 years. At 280 pounds, with severe neuropathy, sleep apnea and a range of medications, Dick’s health was rapidly declining. His blood sugars were uncontrolled, and he endured nightly hypoglycemic episodes.
In 2003, she developed a personalized program for Dick. Within three months, he was off insulin, and in a year, his neuropathy and other health issues significantly improved. He lost 120 pounds and regained his mobility and vitality, completing two 5K races. Dick eliminated medications: insulin, pain, statins and diuretics and saw dramatic improvements in his sleep, mood and overall health.
She is passionate about helping others beat diabetes. In addition to her teaching at numerous Senior Citizen centers, she also presented her program at Humana Health, as well as for private corporations. In 2011, she was invited to speak at The Ohio State School of Medicine, was featured on Channel 3 news and also received an award for 5 years presenting at Parma City School Adult Learning programs.
Mary Ruth’s resume also includes President of the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Baldwin Wallace University from 2020 - 2022, President of Jack ’n Jill Nursery School, President of LIVE Multimedia, V.P. of Cleveland Ad Association, producer of the DVD set “How We Beat Diabetes.” She is a former member of Toastmasters and the Cleveland Coach Federation.