Mercury Free Vaccines

Finally, most vaccines given to infants are now mercury or thimerosal free* with the exception of flu shots or the tetanus-diphtheria shots given to children 7 years or older. The CDC estimates that most vaccines given out since 2003 had been thimerosal free.
Unfortunately, the FDA now admits that infants prior to 2003, who were following [...]

Diabetes: Weight Training Works

Several studies now show the importance of using weights or resistance training among diabetics:
One study showed that 16 weeks of weight training among type 2 diabetics improved muscle quality, made the use of insulin more efficient and decreased inflammation. Study ID: 17211497
In fact, a separate study shows that strength training is more beneficial than aerobic [...]

Why dietary changes help Autism

Many parents report that their children’s symptoms of Autism improve when they avoid certain foods–chocolate, dairy, wheat, corn, bananas, apples. What’s the biochemistry behind this observation?
A pilot study done in Italy has shown that children with Autism have a harder time metabolizing certain chemicals that are found in food. One particular group, phenolic amines, are [...]

Mercury Causes Immune System Dysfunction

While mercury has long been proven to be neurotoxic, new evidence shows that mercury is toxic to the immune system as well. Several animal model studies have shown that mercury can increase production of antibodies, or anti-nuclear antibodies, or produce lupus-like symptoms–the same manifestations we see in many auto-immune conditions.
Researchers at the John Hopkins University, [...]

76% of Parents Think Mercury Detox Helps Autism

23,700 parents of children with autism have spoken: a survey conducted by the Autism Research Institute shows that among parents who pursued heavy metal chelation as a treatment, 76% reported improvements.
The second most effective therapy cited by parents was dietary changes (gluten and casein elimination)–65% said it helped.

Heavy Metal Removal Improves Kidney Function

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that non-diabetic patients who received heavy metal chelation for lead were able to improve their kidney function or at least limit disease progression compared to controls.
Because almost everyone is exposed to lead these days, it is reasonable to investigate if a person with deteriorating [...]

Autism and Inflammation

Several studies now show that children with Autism have lower markers for anti-oxidant molecules such as glutathione and super-oxide dismutase. We still don’t know if it’s because they tend to produce fewer enzymes that make the anti-oxidants, or if they just use more anti-oxidants because of greater oxidative stress. Or both.
Many patients have reported [...]

Smelly Paint

Thinking of doing some painting in your living space? Consider using non-toxic paints, which are now available.
Toluene and other organic (i.e. carbon-containing-molecule) solvents have been linked to a host of illnesses: neurological complaints, memory loss, Parkinson’s, fertility problems, lung cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This is based on epidemiologic data.
Instead, ask for zero-VOC (Volatile [...]

Mercury May Play Big Role in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A study done by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden links mercury and heavy metals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. They found:

That 83% reported long term health benefits following dental amalgam removal; 22% no change, and 2% worsening.
These findings were not only subjective. They found that among persons with CFS, their lymphocytes (or immune cells) were more [...]

Genetic Basis for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Here’s more evidence to support the theory that Multiple Chemical Sensitivity may be caused by an impaired ability to metabolize toxins or chemicals.
This study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, showed that there were significant genetic differences in people with MCS vs controls in two specific genes (CYP2D6 and NAT2) which are known to [...]