Archive for July, 2010
Genetic Test? For the Birds?
Friday, July 23rd, 2010A recent Congressional hearing uncovered something I’ve been saying for a while, that genetic testing and acting on the results just isn’t ready for prime time. At Burlingtonfest, I commented that just because you have a gene doesn’t mean it is expressing itself. The gene is like a key to a car, it can turn [...]
Dryer Sheets – Yuck!!!
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Want to know what is in fabric softeners? Well according to Care2 here is a list of what is contained in a number of these household products:
Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer.
Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant.
Ethanol: On the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders.
Limonene: Suspected Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant, [...]
Seizures or Autism – Are we getting the diagnosis wrong?
Monday, July 19th, 2010Thought provoking talk by Aditi Shankardass: A second opinion on learning disorders. It says that many of the children being diagnossed as autistic are actually having seizures. Fascinating talk.
Burlingtonfest Presentation
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Here is a link to the audio of my talk recently in Burlington Vermont on Laboratory Testing and Healing the Brain. I’ve also attached a pdf of the presentation for anyone who wants to follow along. Just click the following link – Helping to Heal the Brain.