Do you remember Linus Pauling? If not, he was a chemist who was the only Nobel Prize recipient to receive two unshared, different, Nobel prizes—one for Chemistry (1954), and the other for Peace (1962). Dr. Pauling was a huge proponent of the benefits of Vitamin C, and wrote numerous books and articles about it. But, […]
How Important is Iodine? Extremely!
Are you aware of the iodine deficiency rampant in our country? And did you know that deficiency’s link to cancer? Yes, the big “C” word. Ty Bollinger, along with Dr. David Brownstein, has put out some information regarding iodine deficiency in Bollinger’s The Truth About Cancer series. If you keep reading, I’ll give you a […]
High Fructose Corn Syrup—and why it’s REALLY bad for you
High fructose corn syrup makes up more than 40% of calorie sweeteners in today’s foods and beverages. What is it exactly? It’s derived from corn, which is majorly cheap compared to other sources of sweeteners. It’s not only cheap, but abundant. And it’s really sweet, since it’s 55 to 90% fructose. Because it’s so cheap […]
What’s with all the Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease?
Why is it a problem? Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity have only been an issue for about ten (10) years or so. But they are difficult conditions for those afflicted, to deal with. Particularly full blown celiac disease. Those with celiac disease can’t digest the gluten. Not only can they not digest it, but their […]
Should You Really Bother with Organic Food?
My previous post pointed out some of the benefits of organic produce. Now we’ll look at how to obtain it. Primarily, the pesticides our grocery store fruits and vegetables are doused with come from crop dusting. It’s most of the large corporate farms that utilize so many pesticides. And the conventional foods you see in […]