“I believe that the body heals itself, as long as you do what it takes to give the body the necessary things which it needs, you can overcome any condition. That is what I believe and that is what I teach people.”By Enid JoaquinMesmeric, somehow seems the only apt word to describe my recent interview with Dr Joseph Haynes. Here is a man that candidly admits that he sometimes shed tears – an admission that many men would find totally emasculating, but not this week’s ‘special person’.Dr. Haynes knows just how to hold an audience captive – whether talking about his life, his work, hobbies, or passionately weaving magic with his drum sticks.Dr. Joseph HaynesI stood transfixed as I watched him play the drums recently – in awe at his dexterity with those sticks.The pulsating rhythms captivated me to the point, where I almost forgot the purpose of my visit. I just wanted to break into wild gyrations; but then perhaps, the good doctor might have recommended an immediate mental evaluation, and you would not be reading this.A cancer survivor, erstwhile boxer, qualified mechanical engineer, talented musician, poet, writer, businessman, doctor and one skilled in preparing many culinary delights, are I think, reasons enough to deem Dr Haynes a special person.It takes only a brief rapport with this distinguished son of the soil, for one to recognize that here is a man imminently blessed, not only with material appurtenances, but a wealth of knowledge, which he is always eager and happy to share, not necessarily for material gain, but because of his love for humanity.It is this love for humanity,Cheap NFL Jerseys, especially for his Guyanese brothers and sisters that has kept him in the country of his birth, despite the more lucrative beckoning of the developed world, Haynes acknowledges.He has vowed to remain here,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, to contribute to the further development of his hometown, Linden, using his diverse skills and resources, to ‘help make a change’.Haynes is convinced that Linden can return to its former glory days, but people have to first of all start preparing for such change, he reflects.He speaks of change continually – how as Guyanese we ought to change our mindset and attitudes – our behavioral patterns, the way we live, eat and even the way we think!He constantly admonishes men, to take their roles as fathers and leaders more seriously and to stop relegating the duties of parenting to women alone.Although Haynes credits his mother with helping him to become the successful person he is today, he asserts that his father was always there to help guide him along.This proud, but humble Lindener, was born October 8th 1956, to Elaine and Cecil Haynes. He lived in Industrial Area, and on Parsons Road, Mackenzie, as a child.? He comes from a large family of thirteen; eight boys and five girls.“I come from a family of musicians,” he proudly asserts.Such was the family’s love for music, that they owned the renowned Cannon Balls Band. Today, the group is no longer playing, but Haynes, who still has the instruments, is determined to resuscitate the band.“All I need are some committed musicians and vocalists, and we’re good to go; we can have that band up and running again,” he stated enthusiastically.Haynes himself would be a part of the band,Bob Uecker Braves Throwback Jersey, if time permitted, but as it is he will have to be content with just beating the drums, “to relieve stress” as is now his wont.EARLY YEARSJoseph Haynes attended the Mackenzie All-Age School and Hooper High Schools respectively. He later became a student of the Demba Trade School, presently the Linden Technical Institute, before migrating to the United States with his family.He earned his first degree through City and Guilds of London in Mechanical Engineering in 1975.? While employed at I.B.M, he attended Auburn University in Montgomery Alabama.? He resigned from I.B.M. Corporation in 1985 and sojourned to the faculty of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama.Continuing his quest for more knowledge he also attended Clayton School of Natural Medicine in Birmingham,wholesale nfl jerseys, Alabama, Ohio State University, Ohio U.S.A. and Chapman’s College in California U.S.A.? He has earned the following Diplomas and Degrees ,Doctor of Naturopathy – ND, Metaphysical Sciences – PhD, Certified Clinical Nutritionist – CCN Certified Colon Therapist – CT, Ultra Sound Technologist – UST Massage Therapist – MT.But he is more inclined to reminisce on his childhood days – when he helped his mother to ‘fetch’ boxes of haberdashery and shoes on his head to the market, where they operated their business – than on his sojourn in America.“In those days, w