Author Archives: Douglas Johnson

COLLAGEN/COLLAGEN PEPTIDES

I don’t necessarily recommend the collagen products shown or collagen peptides per se, as they often lack tryptophan to make them complete proteins. Without tryptophan, the amino acids in most collagen peptide products may not be fully utilized by the body when attempting to produce collagen as needed in the various forms that the bodyContinue reading “COLLAGEN/COLLAGEN PEPTIDES”

Steps To Optimum Health

“The Steps to Optimum Health” is a set of healing and maintenance protocols used by an elite group of natural physicians. I was first introduced to these to some extent when I first began my healing journey, and they are what I consider responsible for most of the healing I experienced (aside from diet). CombinedContinue reading “Steps To Optimum Health”

Update For Facebook Group Members

This is to notify those who caught the last update for the Facebook group members of a new change to that recent update. The situation has been resolved. It was suspected that someone hacked my FB profile using a secondary (backup) email, causing the problem. As of this morning, January 1, 2026, all issues appearContinue reading “Update For Facebook Group Members”

Study: Effects of microplastics on the bones: a comprehensive review

Epub 2025 Jun 24 Microplastics are being found in almost everything, including some areas of our bodies that are considered hard to reach. This study looks into plastics being found even in human bone tissue. Abstract A growing role for the skeleton in human health and longevity emerged recently. However, knowledge regarding the effects ofContinue reading “Study: Effects of microplastics on the bones: a comprehensive review”

ANTINUTRIENTS FOUND IN SUPPLEMENTS and FOODS

Knowing what to avoid in your diet is just as essential as knowing what to include . . . What is an antinutrient or antinutritional factor?  Dr. Jacquie Jacob, of the University of Kentucky, defines it as follows: Antinutritional factors are substances that when present in feed [food] or water reduce the availability of one orContinue reading “ANTINUTRIENTS FOUND IN SUPPLEMENTS and FOODS”

Strong Bones by The Wellness Company

Another failed Bone Support Product, in my opinion, is this one by The Wellness Company. Having seen a few of their other products, I don’t find it surprising. But this is all too typical of almost every other similar product. In short, synthetic vitamins that can harm the body, poor mineral choices, disproportionate dosages, aContinue reading “Strong Bones by The Wellness Company”

Sauerkraut Juice As a Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise “Acid” Substitute

This is something I wanted to share with those using or wanting to use sauerkraut juice in place of lemon or lime juice, or Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in salad dressings or other recipes. I have started making sauerkraut juice either as “excess” in jars of sauerkraut when making sauerkraut, or more so, using theContinue reading “Sauerkraut Juice As a Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise “Acid” Substitute”

Supplements For Osteoporosis

The Supplements For Osteoporosis is a list of the cleanest supplements available that are suitable for those who desire to treat their osteoporosis naturally, effectively, and safely. Please understand it may be wise to check this list occasionally as products change from time to time and are removed and replaced with better ones. So itContinue reading “Supplements For Osteoporosis”

Medical Disclaimer

This book/blog/site pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about med­i­cine, health, and related sub­jects.  The words and other con­tent pro­vided in this blog, and in any linked mate­ri­als, are not intended and should not be con­strued as med­ical advice.  If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult withContinue reading “Medical Disclaimer”