I got that myth from the most trusted of all media.. the TV. The mold is called ergot and gives the sensation of an acid trip and at the same time shrinks the veins and starves the body of blood/oxygen.
I agree with you completely about the medical industry, it's not the individuals. The head of nearly all researchers is on the payroll of the pharmicutical (spelling?) giants. When they get close to a cure they direct the research to another area. I can't back this one up. My mother has cancer and has read all about it, so I could reference you some books at a later date.
I have also come across individuals who refuse to look outside there assigned box. I had a skin specialist tell me that my daughter and I had a behavioural problem (eg shorter bath times) and that's why she had eczema. That made my blood boil. I could have snotted that c
nt right there and then. I am convinced it is diet related but anyone i talk to says 'no, it makes no difference'.
Which comes back to the thread title- EAT LIKE A BRASILIAN