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Tim’s DVD Reviews

realize. He refers briefly to the pioneering work are getting more difficult and what ranchers are doing about it, the main
of Dr. Bruce Lipton on that subject. one being finding ways to get by on cheaper feed. One might wonder, with
Dr. Hilgartner lists seven dynamics for good some fear and trepidation, what are these cheaper options that are being
health. They are genetics, structure, nutrition, ex- used? That question is answered right up front. They are mixing corn silage
ercise, rest, attitude and energetics. He goes into with other fillers. Those fillers are potato chips and a chocolate blend that
some detail in all of these, especially nutrition. includes cocoa shells, M&Ms® and byproducts from Hershey and Mars.
He has another list of seven things that should be No, I’m not joking.
followed in nutrition. A very good first point on The reporter then quickly points out that cows don’t actually feed on
the list is not to fall for the conventional wisdom junk food naturally, but prefer grass. We are then transported one hundred
against saturated fat. Other things on the list are miles north to a farm that practices rotational grazing. The two approaches
to eat live food, avoid hydrogenated food, avoid are compared and the pros and cons discussed. It takes longer for grass-fed
high-fructose corn syrup, avoid aspartame, and cattle to reach mature weight and requires more land. Less than 10 percent
avoid MSG. of cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed. On the other hand, grass-fed is more
For those looking for detailed exercise tips nutritious and doesn’t need petroleum-based fertilizer for all that corn. This
there is a companion DVD called Spinal Hygiene. video presents both methods without really passing judgment on either one,
Thumbs up for this video. but all the key facts are there for a person to make an informed choice. It
is surprisingly good for something from the mainstream. I give it a thumbs
The Cost of Corn-fed Cattle up.
by Matt Rivera
reporting for the Wall Street Journal Tim Boyd was born and raised in Ohio, graduated from Case Western Re-
Video link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/ serve University with a degree in computer engineering and worked in the
link/bcpid452319854/bctid1667996405 defense industry in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. During that time,
a slight case of arthritis led him to discover that nutrition makes a differ-
This online video (just 3 1/3 minutes) starts ence and nutrition became a serious hobby. After a pleasant and satisfying
off at the Nissley Brothers Ranch in southern run in the electronics field, he decided he wanted to do something more
Pennsylvania. The main point of the story is important. He is now arthritis free and enjoying his dream job working for
about how the economics of feedlot operations the Weston A. Price Foundation.

CHOLESTEROL – VILLAIN OR HERO? by Chris Masterjohn
Audio recording available from Wolf River Naturals, www.wolfrivernaturals.com

Anyone who knows the medical industry knows it considers cholesterol public enemy number one. Anyone who knows
the Weston A. Price Foundation knows we strongly disagree. If you don’t know why and you want to, get this MP3 audio.
One hour and 46 minutes later, you will know why. Mr. Masterjohn starts off fast by introducing us to Smith-Lemli-Opitz
syndrome (SLOS), a genetic disorder in which the victim is unable to produce enough cholesterol for normal growth and
development. Symptoms include failure to grow, autism, hyperactivity, deformities, increased risk of suicide and so on.
The treatment, naturally, is to eat cholesterol.
Masterjohn moves on to explain why different people can look at the same studies and come to different conclusions.
The Framingham study is a good example. He examines a well-known graph which was incorrectly done in a way that is
very misleading. Rabbit studies are also not convincing because rabbits are not good models of human metabolism. Ancel
Keys’ Six-Country Study is a good example of deception by cherry-picking. A few other highlights include a mention of
the Business Week article based on recently released studies indicating that statin drugs are ineffective at preventing heart
attacks. Masterjohn also discusses the well-documented conflict of interest at the FDA. There are a few moments where
the listener may wish it was possible to see the slides he refers to but this easily rates a thumbs up. This recording will help
cure any cholesterol phobia you may be suffering from.

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