This is the name of an article by Ellen Brown. She wrote The Web Of Debt and is one of my favorite writers and thinkers on our banking crisis and monetary policy. If you know anyone who is in foreclosure, make sure they read this article. Currently the Banks don’t own our mortgages, they were […]
No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin.
No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin. This week’s topic of the week is about how daily aspirin for those without a heart condition is not good for you. While I’ve never recommended prophylactic doses of aspirin for those without heart conditions, those with heart conditions, should consider fish or krill oil (natural anti-inflammatory), 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (a […]
Brain not fooled by artificial sweeteners
This article in the LA Times reports on a study which shows that while artificial sweeteners can fool the taste buds, the brain does spot the difference. Interesting read on the controversy surrounding weight gain/loss and artificial sweeteners. The brain may not be fooled by sugar substitutes
Methanol and Folate deficiency
I’ve been emailing with a biochemist who states that people that react to Aspartame have a folate (folic acid) deficiency. He says that they aren’t reacting to the Aspartame but to methanol which is a by product of its breakdown. He states that small amounts of methanol can also be found in pectin, fruit juices, […]
For Doctors: Dixon X-ray Pencils Discontinued
New update 5-12-11 It seems that the trusty Tru/Color Film Marker Black 2225 (the Dixon X-ray Pencils) has been discontinued (the box says Vis-Aid Film Marker Pencils 12225). When I called Dixon, they said that its last production run was two years ago, that stock has now been sold and they are not going to […]
“Doing Democracy” radio show featuring financial reform
Victoria has been doing some great shows on WRUW on understanding the financial system as well as proposals for financial reform. She has been reading from Ellen Brown’s book Web of Debt as well as featuring a series by Richard Cook called “Credit As A Public Utility: The Solution to the Economic Crisis”. You can […]
Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease
Interesting article at Science Daily. It actually supports my belief that the inability of converting folic acid to folate plays a role in Alzheimer’s. Folic acid and folate actually counteracts the harmful effects of nitrates. Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease
Aspartame AKA Nutrasweet Leads to Weight Gain
This weeks Topic of the Week. Aspartame AKA Nutrasweet Leads to Weight Gain Aspartame is the most used artificial sweetener with sales of over $630 million per year with 70% of sales in diet sodas. Aspartame is also found in most chewing gums including some children’s gum. It is also found in low fat yogurts, […]
The Dangers of Cholesterol Medications
Cholesterol Drugs Depress Body Functions. Cause Pain, Loss of Mental Functions, and Even Temporary Amnesia. Statins are a class of drugs with names like Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor. Sales of these drugs are over $19 Billion per year. They are given to reduce cholesterol which is thought to prevent heart disease. Unfortunately, these drugs have […]
Folic Acid, Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, and Strokes
Genetic Defect May Cause Vitamin Deficiency Leading To Strokes, Alzheimer’s, And Heart Attacks. About one in 7 people have a genetic deficiency that keeps them from converting folic acid to its final usable form 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). This gives them a folate deficiency even though they have plenty in their diet or supplements. Other causes for […]
Obama and Torture
I’ve been finally reading Shock Doctrine, by Naomi Klein. She starts out by quoting Milton Friedman who states that a only a crisis (real or perceived), can create a situation where change can occur. He argues that having free market solutions, ready to be implemented so that when a crisis occurs, they can be pushed […]
Vaccine used in children causing brain damage?
I’m going to print the entire article with original link: BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton father, Ben Zeller, says his son, Ben, Jr., was a normal 11-month-old when he received the Measles, Mump and Rubella shot in November of 2004. Within days, he had a complete febral seizure. “This was a reaction to the […]
Constipation Part 2 – Antibiotics
Last week’s topic was about chronic constipation and a case study that showed upper cervical chiropractic can help with chronic constipation. If you have chronic constipation, make sure you are in alignment. Also make sure that you are drinking enough water and eating enough fiber. Sometimes constipation can be a side effect from medications, so […]
Upper Cervical Correction Helps Chronic Constipation– A Case Study
Americans spend over $1,300,000.00 every day on laxatives. Constipation can cause toxicity leading to headaches, back pain, and abdominal pain and distention. Several studies have shown the relationship with misalignments of the spine and internal organ function, including digestion, colic in infants, and high blood pressure. An article of the Chiropractic Research Journal, describes a […]