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    • Archive for July, 2010

    Genetic Test? For the Birds?

    Friday, July 23rd, 2010

    A 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, 2010

    Want 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 […]

    Seizures or Autism – Are we getting the diagnosis wrong?

    Monday, July 19th, 2010

    Thought 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, 2010

    Here 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.