I’ve collect 3 short videos on MTHFR that are worth watching if you are interested in this particular relatively common gene polymorphism. The first gives some background and talks about the link to fibromyalgia. The second gives more information and talks about the links to autism. The third ultimately pitches a product but I think …
I think I started trying to find the evidence linking MTHFR with Autism and came across some interesting studies suggesting that a combination of genetic and environmental factors (including toxin exposure and/or nutrient deficiency) might be one model for the development of Autism. Obviously if Autism had a simple, single cause it seems almost certain that it …
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So I came across old Jack LaLanne videos and have been watching them and enjoying them immensely. I don’t agree with everything he says or recommends with regard to diet but his passion for trying to educate people and inspire them to make positive changes to their lifestyles is infectious. Here are some of my …
A short video that highlights one of the significant problems with Ancel Keys’ Seven Countries Study:
The Meatrix is a educational series of videos that raises the issue of factory farming and challenges the misconceptions held by many people that the animal products they consume are raised on small family farms. It is worth watching. Part 1: Part 2: Part 2 1/2:
Here is a collection of resources on shower filters and chloramines: Shower Filter Review | Shower Filter Comparison | Test Results Is your daily shower making you sick? The Myth of Chloramine Shower Filters A Primer On Effective Chloramine Filters Chloramine Facts – Citizens Concerned About Chloramine (CCAC)
The Weston A Price Foundation has been doing some live blood analysis research on the effects of pork consumption on red blood cells. They find that when pork is not properly prepared the red blood cells tend to clump together after ingestion. However, they have identified 2 methods to mitigate this: Marinating in vinegar (Chinese/Asian …
So I will quibble about whether what is called “news” in the US is worthy of that label rather than something like “fear-based narcissistic infotainment”. Still I think this may be one of the best articles I’ve read in a long time that echoes my feelings toward “news” specifically and consumption of media in general. As people …
I think high quality methylfolate supplementation may be an important emerging tool. This quote caught my eye and I think it’s worth raising awareness of: “We have had patients respond to 5-MTHF with such diverse symptoms as chemical sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, mental and physical fatigue, autoimmune problems, recurrent infections, and so on. Patients with …
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Dr. Robert Lustig goes on The Colbert Report to promote his new book “Fat Chance”: The Colbert Report