“Hardware” vs. “Software”
By alethea |
Whenever I eat or drink or sit in light, I am not just providing my body with nutrients and hydration. I am providing my brain with information. When I eat ...
Read More P5P (Vitamin B6) and Cancer
By alethea |
Is there a relationship between vitamin B6 status and cancer? "We examined the association of prediagnostic plasma concentrations of pyridoxal-5’-phosphate (PLP), an active form of vitamin B6, with postmenopausal breast ...
Read More Staying Alive: A Cell’s Perspective
By alethea |
I am a cell. My glucose uptake is impaired. If I can't take up glucose, that could be disastrous, in terms of survival. Fortunately, I have another option. I can ...
Read More Central to My Illness: The Perception of Water
By alethea |
To an observer with an acidic pH, adding water "waters me down" i.e. decreases density. This is the way we typically think of water. But to an observer with an ...
Read More Transdermal Fats & Gastroparesis
By alethea |
After living in a moldy house, I had problems with gastroparesis, where your digestion seems to grind to a halt. I began to get the impression that my brain was ...
Read More Nitric Oxide and ME/CFS
By alethea |
Dr. Martin Pall is a pioneer in the study of ME/CFS and has looked closely at the role of nitric oxide. Some people with chronic health issues do well with ...
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