Suggestions for Nutritional Therapy Practioners
I’ve talked with many NTP’s about what I’ve learned so far from my clinical practice. All healthcare practitioners should continue to learn and adapt to the conditions they see in their clients and...
View ArticleResearch Collected: April 2014
Bruce Ames’ Triage Theory of nutrient deficiency, selenium, vitamin k, chromium, neurogenesis, breastfeeding, insulin resistance as short-term stress adaptation, pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver...
View ArticleMy current smoothie recipe
A few clients have asked for this so here is my current smoothie recipe that I make many mornings: 8-10 oz mineral water (eg Mountain Valley Spring Water) 3-4 oz organic, full-fat coconut milk (eg...
View ArticleResearch Collected: May 2014
diabetes, anti-depressant drugs, sleep and the microbiome, endocrine disrupters, nervous system control, obesity, stress Complete Genes May Pass from Food to Human Blood “During digestion proteins and...
View ArticleEmbarrassingly Bad Research: Canola Oil and Type 2 Diabetes
I’ve endeavored to keep my writings positive, adhering to the “if you can’t say something nice, say nothing” philosophy. I’ve made no secret that, despite the best intentions of some very intelligent...
View ArticleResearch Collected: June 2014
autism, celiac disease, pertussis, IBS, sleep and Alzheimer’s, microbiome, marijauna Costs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom and the United States “The cost of supporting an individual...
View ArticleSome Recommended Products
I have tried numerous items in my search for healthier and higher quality products for cleaning and personal care. My first success story, about 25 years ago, was switching to JĀSÖN toothpaste in an...
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Research Collected: July 2014
sleep, low-carb diets, team sports, mobile devices, pollution and cognition, organic foods Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind “In 11 studies, we found that participants typically did not...
View ArticleMy home is entirely lit by LED lighting
As of a few weeks ago I finished switching out CFL bulbs for LED bulbs and I’m happy with the result. I prefer the quality of light to both CFL’s and incandescents and it’s nice to be able to throw...
View ArticleResearch Collected: August and September 2014
low-carb and low-fat diets, obesity, genetics, cancer screening in older populations, Alzheimer’s, Tylenol, cannabis Effects of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets: A Randomized Trial, 2014 “Sixty...
View ArticleResearch Collected: October 2014
microbiome, probiotics, depression and activity, aging, weight management, nucleic acids Oral, Capsulized, Frozen Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Relapsing Clostridium difficile Infection (2014)...
View ArticleRecent Research on Mammogram Screening
Research Twenty five year follow-up for breast cancer incidence and mortality of the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: randomised screening trial (2014) “Annual mammography in women aged 40-59...
View ArticleSummarizing the 4 stages of B12 Deficiency
I believe it is important to note that suboptimal levels of B12 may be present long before symptoms serious enough to seek healthcare. Tests for B12 deficiency are also likely to miss B12 deficiency...
View Article“There Is No ‘Healthy’ Microbiome”
I think this is an decent piece that presents several important points in an easy to understand manner. “Healthy” microbes can easily turn rogue. Those in our guts are undoubtedly helpful, but if they...
View ArticleProPublica: The Two Things That Rarely Happen After a Medical Mistake
It was common for health care providers to withhold information about medical mistakes. Only 9 percent of patients said the medical facility voluntarily disclosed the harm. When officials did disclose...
View ArticleResearch Collected: November 2014
pesticides and depression, purpose of life, foam rollers, autoimmune, microbiome, antibiotics and obesity Comparison with ancestral diets suggests dense acellular carbohydrates promote an inflammatory...
View ArticleMedications documented to induce mitochondrial damage
Here is a list of drugs, organized by drug class, which have been documented to induce mitrochondrial damage. This is not to suggest these medications are inappropriate or to be avoided, just that it...
View ArticleQuick notes on the new Tamoxifen study
I decided to check out the headlines for the newly released Tamoxifen study. They were predictably embarrassing, and a suitable lesson on why news coverage cannot be considered a trustworthy source on...
View Article“The Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes”
Dr. Jason Fung sums up 2 of the big myths about type 2 diabetes and presents an hour long lecture going into more detail (which I recommend watching for those interested in this subject): At the...
View ArticleResearch Collected: December 2014
pertussis, time-restricted feeding, cancer, intelligence, behavior, diet Pertussis Epidemic — California, 2014 (2014) “Notably, the peak age of disease incidence beyond infancy increased to age 14–16...
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