Why Cuba? Why Homeopathy?

 

Hi, my name is Ananda More and I'm a homeopath. Ive been in practice for over 6 years now and I also help run a homeopathic store in Toronto. Over the years, in my studies and extensive travels Ive been blessed with seeing the miracles homeopathy can produce, but Ive also been left with a lot of questions.

 

At first I was an absolute skeptic. No, I thought it was the stupidest thing Id ever heard of. Homeopathy made no sense to me whatsoever and so I completely discounted it, until one simple experience in India helped to change my mind.

 

I found myself in the throes of a nasty case of Delhi Belly. It wasn't pretty. Luckily I was traveling with a friend who had a homeopathic kit full of little bottles filled with white pellets. I reluctantly agreed to try her voodoo medicine as she dispensed 2 pellets out of one of those magic bottles. Within minutes I felt much, much better, and was also very intrigued.

 

That was the beginning of a lifelong passion and journey.

 

Although Homeopathy is widely practiced around the world, it is under attack in places like the UK and Europe. A lot of controversy surrounds homeopathy, and many skeptics claim that there is no evidence showing its effectiveness. However, in countries such as India and Cuba, homeopathy has been embraced not only by the people, but also by the medical systems.

 

In 2007, Cuba launched a homeopathic campaign to prevent a Leptospirosis outbreak (Leptospirosis is a severe bacterial infection that occurs when people are exposed to contaminated water). The results were so successful that it surprised even the international Homeopathic community.

 

This is why I am traveling to Cuba this July. With the help of my friend and filmmaker, David Whillans, Ill be flying to Havana to meet with some of the key people involved in the Cuban medical system. I will be meeting with Dr. Gustavo Bracho who was responsible for the Leptospirosis project. I will be interviewing Dr. Bracho and many other doctors, patients, students, who have either treated or received treatment through homeopathy. Well also be investigating the use of Homeopathy in flu and pneumonia prevention, in dengue fever, in cancer treatment and more.

 

Once the Cuba portion of filming is complete we will continue on our search for evidence by talking to scientists around the world who claim to have evidence that supports homeopathy. Well also check out homeopathic clinics in the far flung communities in places like Kenya, Tanzania, Bhaktapur (Nepal),  India, and Shanghai (China).

 

Homeopathy could change your life! And it could change your medical system (in a good way)!  

By making this film, we want be sharing our findings with the world. We want to show an unbiased point of view, which is very difficult to find when it comes to homeopathy.

 

If our evidence shows that homeopathy may be an effective and affordable way to prevent and treat disease with few adverse effects, shouldnt everyone have the opportunity to learn more? This could have an immense impact on how health care is delivered around the world. If we find that homeopathy isnt all it claims to be shouldnt we all have that information as well?

 

We plan on taking this documentary to film festivals around the world, and eventually make it available on-line and on a television set near you.

 

This is a BIG PROJECT, and we need YOUR help!

Some people dont want to see a film like this made. Thats why we need grassroots support.

 

Our goal for this IndieGoGo campaign is $5,000 (Although our total budget for the Cuban portion of our film will probably cost up to $20,000 (yikes!) when post-production is all said and done.)

 

Your generous donations will help cover the following:

 

$1,200            Cuban Location Manager (Ivn Valdivia Medina)

$1,000            HD Video Camera & Tripod rental

$1,500            Roundtrip Flights for Ananda and David

$   800            Budget Accomodations (in a casa particular) for Ananda and David for 14 nights

$   500            Transportation (car and Cuban driver)

 

(Other expenses not included: film permits, sound equipment, hard drives, food, equipment insurance, other transportation cost in and out of Havana, post production and marketing.)

 

Other Ways You Can Help

 

Spread the word! Share this project with your friends. Post us on Facebook, like our Facebook page (Look up In Search Of Evidence), and come to our fundraiser on July 17^th. Lend us equipment, share your knowledge, buy our buttons. Spread the word about Homeopathy and the Leptospirosis study.