Category Archives: Health

Piracetam Bedtime Dosing

Having varying experiences with nootropics, I have landed on Piracetam as my choice nootropic.  It is likely that everyone’s chemistry is different and what works for you may send me crashing and burning like NASA’s Cassini when it runs out of gas.  In my junkyard of failed trials you’ll find Noopept, Aniracetam, and Caffeine/Theanine.  All… Read More »

Inappropriate Pictures

Sometimes people don’t choose the most appropriate photos on their websites.  My insurance provider offers some HSA incentives, one of which is to track your weight.  God-forbid they forgo the over-sized goofy picture that loosely pertains to the topic at hand, but I digress.  So, for helping you to stay weight-conscious, what picture do they… Read More »

Vitamin C deficiency wreaks havoc on thyroid function (Natural News Article)

Source: NaturalNews.com (NaturalHealth365) With an estimated 30 million Americans having some form of thyroid disease, solutions are necessary as impaired thyroid function can lead to other chronic diseases if not treated. Because the thyroid is a hormone-producing gland that regulates the body’s metabolism, it also affects critical body functions. Keep in mind, the rate at… Read More »

Treating Wilson’s Syndrome (High RT3)

Currently, I’m getting my bearings with treating  high Reverse T3 (RT3) and I’ve come across some interesting information in this thing in my house called a “book”.  The book is called “Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”, by Rodger H. Murphree. RT3 is the expected result of the normal conversion from T4 to T3.… Read More »

Improve Poor Memory

This is less of a scholarly article and more of a testimony.  There is a small list of nutrients that have worked wonders.  Here’s the story: After learning about vitamin D and how it can help sleep, I wanted to give it a whirl.  My memory issues sort of felt like lack of sleep and… Read More »

Radiation doctor says TSA naked body scanners can cause cancer

(NaturalNews) No matter how many times the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) claims the machines are safe and pose no threat to travelers or personnel, naked body scanners that emit ionizing radiation are, indeed, a very serious health threat. And Dr. Edward Dauer, head of radiology at Florida Medical Center, agrees, having recently come forward… Read More »

Why Not Bragg About GMO?

So the scientific community spent some obscene amount of money to learn how to genetically modify food and other organisms and then swear that it’s safe. If it’s safe then why isn’t it printed on food labels? Instead we see the opposite. If there was a benefit and it truly is safe, then why not… Read More »

Caffeine Free for 3 Months

So, about 3 months of being caffeine free and I figured it’s time to post an update.  I listed my symptoms at http://www.benjf.com/?p=14.  They included Tired Lack of ambition Difficulty concentrating Poor memory Light headed when going from squatting to standing Blush easily even when something is barely embarrassing Sleep is not restful – waking up… Read More »

Game Trap

First of all, I apologize to any friends I have who may read this and find themselves described in this post, but it is something that must be said. As the technology age progresses and computers become more ubiquitous the gaming industry is actually increasing at an alarming rate.  Lots of people think it’s “cool” not “alarming”… Read More »