For decades, creatine seemed to belong in the bodybuilding aisle—big tubs of powder beside pictures of even bigger muscles. But creatine isn't actually a bodybuilding substance. Your body already makes it to store energy, so emerging research suggests it may be particularly valuable as we age.

Could creatine help you stay stronger, sharper and more capable as you age? 

What Is Creatine?

Creatine is a naturally occurring nitrogen-containing compound made from three amino acids—arginine, glycine and methionine. Our bodies manufacture it, and we also obtain it through food, particularly meat and fish. Most creatine is stored in our muscles, with smaller amounts found in the brain and other tissues with high energy demands. Its primary job is remarkably simple: help cells rapidly regenerate energy.

Our cells use ATP (adenosine triphosphate) as an immediate energy source. Creatine is stored partly as phosphocreatine, which helps replenish ATP when energy demand suddenly increases. Think of ATP as the cash in your wallet. Creatine is the ATM standing nearby.  Energy is useful whether you're lifting a barbell or simply lifting yourself out of a chair.

Why Does Creatine Matter After 50?

As we age, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important. Muscle supports far more than appearance—it contributes to strength, balance, metabolism, bone loading, mobility and independence.

A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis examined creatine monohydrate in 608 postmenopausal women, with an average age of about 62. Creatine produced modest improvements in lean mass, while women taking creatine improved leg-press strength by approximately 7.5 kg more than controls. The strongest results occurred when 5 grams or more per day was combined with resistance training. That's the partnership worth remembering:
Creatine + resistance exercise = a powerful healthy-aging pair.

Research in older men and mixed older-adult populations has likewise found benefits from combining creatine with resistance training, particularly for lean tissue and strength. Creatine isn't doing the exercising for you. In fact, if you aren't fatiguing the muscles, a creatine supplement has little effect. Exercise sends the message: “We need stronger muscles.”  Creatine helps provide some of the energy machinery to answer that request.


The Brain Uses Energy.

Your muscles aren't the only organs hungry for energy. The brain also contains creatine and has enormous energy requirements. Researchers are increasingly interested in creatine's potential role in brain energetics, memory, cognition and mental fatigue. This is one reason I think it's time we stopped thinking of creatine simply as a muscle-building powder. It's involved in something much more fundamental....cellular energy.

Can I Get Creatine From Food?

Absolutely.
Creatine occurs naturally in animal foods, particularly beef, pork, lamb, game and fish. People eating little or no meat generally consume considerably less dietary creatine, although the body can still produce its own by providing the right basic amino acids. A typical mixed diet may provide around 1–2 grams daily. But obtaining the amounts commonly used in supplementation studies entirely from food could require eating a substantial amount of meat or fish every day. That's where supplementation becomes convenient.

Which Creatine Should I Buy?

This is one supplement where simple wins. There are numerous versions of creatine on the market, but the form with the longest research history is: Creatine Monohydrate

Look for a product containing 100% creatine monohydrate, preferably with few or no additional ingredients. Micronized creatine monohydrate is also fine—it simply has smaller particles and may dissolve more easily. You don't need the glamorous tub promising superhero muscles. Sometimes the least exciting container holds the most useful quality ingredient.

When choosing creatine, look for 100% creatine monohydrate with independent purity testing and minimal additives. Creatine is synthesized rather than grown as a crop, “organic” isn't particularly meaningful; purity and testing matter more.


How Much?

For healthy adults, a common maintenance amount is: 3–5 grams daily. For adults over 50 interested specifically in maintaining muscle and strength, 5 grams daily, particularly when combined with resistance training, is a practical amount supported by research. Creatine doesn't have to be “loaded.” Taking it consistently allows muscle creatine stores to increase gradually.

On exercise days, adding it to your post-workout smoothie or meal is an easy way to make it part of your routine. Lift weights. Use resistance bands. Squat. Push. Pull. Carry groceries. Garden. Dance. The body adapts to what we ask of it.

Challenge the muscle → nourish the muscle → recover → grow stronger.

In the previous article, we discussed collagen. Think of collagen as the building material, carbohydrates and fats as the fuel, and creatine as the rechargeable battery that helps make energy available when you need it. Technically, creatine doesn't create energy—it helps recycle energy in rapidly converting ADP  back into ATP. 

Creatine helps store a readily available phosphate in the form of phosphocreatine. When our cells suddenly need energy, the enzyme creatine kinase transfers that phosphate to adenosine diphosphate (ADP), converting it back into adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—the cell's immediate energy currency.

The same creatine kinase enzyme that helps our muscles rapidly regenerate ATP is normally tucked inside muscle cells. When muscle is damaged, that enzyme can escape into the bloodstream—which is why measuring creatine kinase can tell us something about muscle injury.

Creatinine is different again. It's a breakdown product related to creatine/phosphocreatine metabolism and is cleared primarily by the kidneys. Blood creatinine can rise when kidney filtration declines, but it can also be influenced by muscle mass, dehydration, meat consumption, exercise and creatine supplementation. That's why clinicians often interpret it alongside other kidney markers.

For the biochemistry readers that love to know exactly how things work.......

Creatine → phosphocreatine → helps regenerate ATP → eventually some spontaneously converts to creatinine → kidneys remove creatinine.

Creatine kinase = the enzyme that transfers the phosphate between ATP/ADP and creatine/phosphocreatine.


A Simple Creatine Strategy Summary After 50

For a generally healthy adult interested in preserving strength and vitality:

Choose creatine monohydrate.
Consider about 5 grams daily.
Pair it with resistance exercise.
Eat adequate protein and whole foods.
Stay well hydrated.
And keep moving.

People with kidney disease or significant medical conditions, or those taking medications affecting kidney function, should discuss supplementation with their healthcare professional. Creatine may have started its celebrity career with bodybuilders, but perhaps it belongs just as comfortably beside walking shoes, gardening gloves, and a suitcase.

Because after 50, the goal isn't necessarily to build the biggest muscles. It's to preserve the strength, energy and independence to keep playing the music of life.


Dr. Dena Churchill, BSc., DC.
Author of Aging Like a Fine Fiddle: Strength, Vitality, Wisdom & Joy
Available on Amazon Canada
Ebook @  healthtruth.blog

When we think about what holds the human body together, we usually think of the skeleton. But bones are only part of the story. Throughout the body is an intricate extracellular matrix—a three-dimensional framework that surrounds our cells and helps give tissues their shape, strength, and organization. One of its most important structural proteins is collagen.

Collagen is an animal-structured protein that helps form skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, fascia, blood vessels, discs and the structural framework of our organs. Different types of collagen are designed for different jobs.

While writing Aging Like a Fine Fiddle, I included collagen as one of the nutritional considerations for healthy aging. Recently, I met a lovely woman named Annette from the Health Bug Halifax health food store. She told me about a supplement called Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM®) that customers were using for osteoarthritis with very positive feedback.  My first thought was... couldn't I simply eat the membrane from my eggs? But getting the 500mg of egg membrane the research suggests would require consuming numerous eggs (maybe a dozen), and the amount in each egg can vary considerably. That conversation inspired me to dig deeper into the research and write this article- to sort through the different types of collagen, their food sources and supplements to better understand what each may have to offer. 

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Collagen: One Family, Many Jobs

Scientists have identified more than 20 types of collagen. A handful make up most of the collagen we encounter in the body.

Type I is the most abundant and is prominent in skin, bone, tendons and ligaments.
Type II is particularly important in cartilage and is therefore of special interest when we're talking about joints.
Type III commonly accompanies Type I and is found in skin, blood vessels and internal organs.
Type IV forms specialized sheet-like networks called basement membranes that support and organize cells.
Type V occurs alongside Type I in many tissues and helps regulate the formation of collagen fibrils.
Type X is associated particularly with cartilage development and mineralization.

This is why the words "collagen supplement" don't tell us the whole story. The source, type, and—perhaps most importantly—how the collagen has been processed can make a substantial difference! 

Three Very Different Ways of Taking Collagen. 

1. Collagen Peptides: Building Materials
Hydrolyzed collagen has been broken into small peptides that are readily digested and absorbed.
Bovine collagen generally supplies predominantly Types I and III, while marine collagen is predominantly Type I.
These products provide collagen-derived peptides and amino acids—particularly glycine, proline and hydroxyproline—that the body can use as nutritional raw materials. Some collagen-derived peptides may also have biological signalling effects.
Bone broth fits primarily into this nutritional category.

Slow cooking extracts gelatin and collagen-derived proteins from connective tissues and bones. Once eaten, these proteins are digested rather than being transported intact from the soup directly into your knee.
Think of collagen peptides and bone broth primarily as raw materials for rebuilding.

2. UC-II: An Immune Message: Undenatured Type II collagen is quite different.
Rather than being hydrolyzed into small peptides, UC-II® retains aspects of the native three-dimensional structure of Type II collagen derived from chicken sternum cartilage.

And the amount used is surprisingly small—typically around 40 mg per day in clinical studies. Why so little? Because UC-II isn't intended primarily to provide bulk amino acids. Its proposed action involves something called oral tolerance.

The intestinal immune system constantly encounters proteins from food and decides which substances require an immune response and which should be tolerated. Small amounts of structurally intact Type II collagen appear to interact with gut-associated immune tissue and promote regulatory immune responses to Type II collagen.

In very simple terms, the message might be thought of as:
"You've encountered this protein through the gut. It is something to tolerate rather than attack."

That's an analogy rather than a literal description, but it helps explain antigen-specific oral tolerance.
This makes UC-II particularly interesting in the context of inflammatory joint processes because Type II collagen is a major structural protein of cartilage. So UC-II is less about supplying bricks and more about influencing the immune conversation around them.

3. NEM: The Natural Matrix. Then we have Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM®).
If you've ever peeled a boiled egg, you've encountered eggshell membrane—the thin translucent layer immediately underneath the shell. Rather than isolating a single collagen molecule, NEM provides a naturally occurring connective-tissue matrix. Eggshell membrane contains collagens including Types I, V and X, along with other naturally occurring extracellular-matrix components, including glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic-acid-related constituents.

That makes NEM quite different from both hydrolyzed collagen peptides and UC-II.
Clinical studies of standardized NEM preparations have commonly used approximately 500 mg per day, with some trials reporting improvements in joint pain or stiffness. The research base is still relatively modest, however, and larger independent studies would be valuable.

Think of NEM as providing more of a natural connective-tissue package rather than one isolated form of collagen.
Peptides vs. UC-II vs. NEM. The easiest way to remember the distinction is:

Collagen peptides/bone broth → BUILDING MATERIALS
Provide collagen-derived peptides and amino acids.
UC-II → IMMUNE SIGNAL
A tiny amount of undenatured Type II collagen used to encourage antigen-specific oral tolerance.
NEM → CONNECTIVE-TISSUE MATRIX
Eggshell membrane naturally provides several collagen types plus other extracellular-matrix components.
This also explains why taking one doesn't necessarily make the others redundant. They aren't simply three different brands of collagen powder. They represent different nutritional strategies.

What If You're Vegetarian?

Collagen itself is an animal protein, so traditional collagen, UC-II and NEM supplements are animal-derived.
But humans don't have to eat collagen to manufacture collagen.

Vegetarians can supply the necessary building blocks through adequate dietary protein—particularly foods providing glycine, proline and lysine—along with vitamin C, copper, zinc, iron and other nutrients involved in connective-tissue metabolism. Vitamin C is especially important because it is required for critical steps in collagen synthesis. Most products marketed as "vegan collagen" therefore aren't actually collagen. They are better described as collagen builders, supplying nutrients the body can use to manufacture its own collagen.

Feed the Framework.

Collagen isn't simply a beauty protein for smoother skin. It is woven throughout the architecture of the human body. Our cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bones, fascia, skin, blood vessels and organs depend upon collagen-containing matrices for their organization and mechanical properties. Our bodies continually remodel them. Good nutrition provides the raw materials. Movement and appropriate mechanical loading provide signals for adaptation. Vitamin C and other micronutrients support collagen synthesis. Targeted products such as collagen peptides, UC-II, or NEM may offer additional strategies, depending on what we are trying to accomplish.

Glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid and other joint-support nutrients deserve their own discussion. But before adding everything in the supplement aisle, it helps to understand the foundation.

When you pick up something labelled collagen, ask a better question:
Am I taking building material, an immune signal, or a connective-tissue matrix?

The body depends not only upon its individual pieces, but upon the integrity of the framework that holds those pieces together. And much of that framework is collagen.  So nourish the framework, keep it moving, and give it what it needs to stay strong and resilient.  The goal is to age like a fine fiddle with beauty and grace. 



Dr. Dena Churchill
Author, Aging Like a Fine Fiddle
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Research & References

The following studies provide additional reading on the collagen preparations discussed in this article.
Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM®)Ruff KJ, Winkler A, Jackson RW, DeVore DP, Ritz BW.
“Eggshell membrane in the treatment of pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.” Clinical Rheumatology. 2009;28(8):907–914.
DOI: 10.1007/s10067-009-1173-4.
In this randomized controlled trial, 67 people with knee osteoarthritis received either 500 mg of NEM daily or placebo for eight weeks. Improvements in pain and stiffness compared with placebo were reported at several time points, with some differences appearing by day 10. Overall WOMAC and function scores were not significantly different.
Read the NEM study on PubMed

Undenatured Type II Collagen (UC-II®)Lugo JP, Saiyed ZM, Lane NE.
“Efficacy and tolerability of an undenatured type II collagen supplement in modulating knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.” Nutrition Journal. 2016;15:14.
DOI: 10.1186/s12937-016-0130-8.
This study randomized 191 people with knee osteoarthritis to UC-II (40 mg/day), glucosamine hydrochloride plus chondroitin sulfate, or placebo for 180 days. At the end of the study, the UC-II group showed greater improvement in overall WOMAC scores than both placebo and the glucosamine/chondroitin group.
Read the UC-II study on PubMed

UC-II and Oral Tolerance.
A recent review of research on undenatured Type II collagen describes oral tolerance as a proposed immune-mediated mechanism for UC-II and identified eight clinical studies that met its inclusion criteria. The authors concluded that the evidence is promising but that larger, longer and better-powered trials are still needed.
Combining UC-II With Hydrolyzed Collagen Yuenyongviwat V, Anusitviwat C, Tuntarattanapong P, et al.
“Efficacy of combined undenatured type II collagen and hydrolyzed collagen supplementation in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.” Scientific Reports. 2025;15:32313.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-17505-0.
This independent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial studied 68 people with knee osteoarthritis for 12 weeks. Both groups improved, but combining hydrolyzed collagen with UC-II did not produce significantly better pain or functional outcomes than placebo. The researchers noted that longer-term studies are warranted.
Read the 2025 collagen study on PubMed 

A Note About the Evidence: Nutritional research is rarely the final word. Different collagen preparations, doses, study populations and durations make direct comparisons difficult. Some of the earlier research on commercial collagen ingredients has also been industry-sponsored.

For that reason, I prefer to view these products as options to investigate rather than guarantees: establish good nutrition first, introduce one supplement at a time, give it a reasonable trial, and pay attention to measurable changes in pain, stiffness, and function.


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Bioweapon Fear Verses Natural Beauty - Ticks, Tricks and Treatment

A bioweapon (biological weapon), as defined by the World Health Organization, is a harmful biological agent—such as a pathogenic microorganism, virus, or toxin—deliberately disseminated to cause death or disease in humans, animals, or plants. These agents, which act via infection or intoxication, are classified as weapons of mass destruction. 

Biological weapons typically consist of two parts: 

• The Agent: Living organisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi) or the toxic substances produced by them.
• The Delivery System: The mechanism used to disseminate the agent, such as aerosols, contaminated food/water, or insect vectors. 

An Invitation Into a Different Lens

There’s a repeating pattern in human systems: when decisions about health, nature, and society are driven by fear, control, secrecy, or profit, the outcomes often return in unexpected ways. Some may think it karmic, mystical punishment, but in essence, it's simply biological and systemic feedback.

This is the “boomerang effect”: what is imposed on nature and the human body eventually returns as consequence, correction, or breakdown of the original imbalance.  What we love and appreciate grows, and what we take for granted or surrender, depreciates.  We all share space in the matrix, so if there is a pull in one part of the web of life, we all feel it.  For this reason, our sacred duty is not just self-preservation, as what affects one affects us all.  Perhaps the Great Spirit set it up this way to teach harmony.  Humans as the gatekeepers of this beautiful planet have so much learning to do in this area, but the recent COVID escapades have taught a valuable lesson.  If you can't think of anything to do in service to this greater purpose, maybe you'd consider sharing this article with those you love.  

"Humankind did not weave the web of life. We are but one strand within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves."  Chief Seattle 

This article explores that idea directly — including concerns and public debates about preplanned pandemics, the medical-industrial complex, and historical examples of biological experimentation — while also pointing to what many believe is the real solution: love as a biological state that restores coherence, resilience, and clarity.  Given our current environment where pharmaceutical profit seems to rise above public health and safety, likely there will be more "hanta", "can'ta" and "plant a virus" in the pharmaceutical media marketing branch, rattling the purse strings, so be prepared.  COVID was a billion-dollar investment for pharmaceutical companies, not just in the shot sales themselves but in the medications required as a result of shot injuries.  Remember, no virus has ever been identified under a microscope. In Latin, the word virus literally translates to "poison", "venom," or "slimy liquid".  Keep your immune system strong, and whatever bugs get planted, they will not germinate in your healthy soil.  


Fear and the Human Body

Fear is an artificially induced expectation of a future event.  The mental state creates a biochemical cascade. It alters cortisol, immunity, digestion, sleep, and nervous system regulation. When sustained, fear narrows perception and reduces the body’s ability to self-regulate. Modern public messaging around health and crisis is often criticized for amplifying fear. While urgency can be necessary in true emergencies, chronic fear-based communication can also lead to disempowerment, dependency and disease rather than resilience and understanding. 
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Words to the wise:
1. Don't trust the same companies and corporations that created the problem with your solution.  
2. Trust in the balance of nature for your optimum health. 

Boomerangs in Biology: When Intervention Has Consequences

Throughout history, there have been documented and debated cases in which military and scientific institutions studied pathogens, vectors, and biological systems for dual-use purposes (both defensive and harmful applications).
Some investigative authors have raised research on insect-borne diseases and laboratory manipulation of biological systems (gain-of-function research) that may have directly or indirectly contributed to emerging health issues. One example often discussed is Lyme disease and tick research connected to Cold War-era programs and military investment in vector biology.

The book Bitten, by investigative science writer Kris Newby, explores questions surrounding the emergence of Lyme disease near Lyme, Connecticut, and the outcomes of human interference in ecological systems. Dr. David Martin, a patent expert, also demonstrates in his publications that the SARS-CoV-2 sequence of poisons was generated in a lab, and that the supposed "virus" and the "anti-virus" (which they call a vaccine instead of a bioweapon) were both patented by the CDC.  These interpretations remain hidden and debated as mainstream pharmaceuticals are struggling to keep a foothold, as public concern about biological experimentation and its consequences is coming into the light. 

The core principle remains simple: when humans manipulate complex ecosystems, outcomes cannot always be fully controlled.  Health is a lifestyle and doesn't come in a needle or a nose spray. 

Pandemic Planning, Power, and Public Concern

Modern global health systems involve collaboration between governments, universities, military research bodies, nonprofits, and private industry. Within this system, pandemic preparedness exercises and modelling scenarios are conducted.
One widely cited example is Event 201, a pandemic simulation exercise conducted in 2019 that involved public health institutions and private foundations.  A practise run of how the global manipulation would roll out. 

Critics of global health governance argue that there are concerns when:

• pandemic scenarios are modelled in advance,
• policy and industry are closely linked,
• and emergency responses align with large-scale pharmaceutical rollout systems.

From this perspective, the concern is not preparedness itself, but the overlap between planning, policy execution, and profit structures.

This raises  key questions:

When systems that model crises are also involved in responding to them, how is transparency and public trust maintained? When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) profit from "pandemics", could this conflict of interest be clouding their judgment and recommendations? 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest financial contributor to the WHO and is also in a position to profit billions of dollars per pandemic.  Could Mr. Gates' stated focus on global depopulation and his financial gain influence, in some way, the global regulations of the WHO that are followed by every world government, media and medical system?  

I had to surrender my government-regulated Chiropractic licence to share these details.  When you ask your government-regulated health practitioner (chiropractor, naturopath, medical doctor) these questions about poisons and patents in shots, what has their reply been?  Are they risking their licence to tell you the truth?  Do they even know the truth, or have they been indoctrinated by their own associations and delivered a scripted response?   

Love as the Antidote to Fear

Where fear contracts, isolates and fragments, love expands, restores coherence and physiological homeostasis.  Homeostasis is a built-in feature of all living, natural biological systems. If we define love as John Demartini does, then homeostasis is actually a wonderful example of love in the balance of opposites. Homeostatic intelligence is the ability to self-regulate and maintain dynamic equilibrium.  If blood sugar dips too low, glycogen is released to supply glucose to fuel the brain.  If the heart rate is too high, the body releases a hormone called acetylcholine, which slows the heart's electrical pacemaker. If the blood pressure drops too low, the body may faint as a protective mechanism to preserve blood flow to vital organs, such as the heart and lungs.  Thousands of processes occur every minute to keep your chemistry balanced and you alive and well.

Plants in their many forms- herbs, essential oils, and supplements- also have this self-healing, self-regulating capability and share it with us. Remarkable how the components in plants can also heal tissue, reduce inflammation, balance our hormones, regulate our blood and restore balance with remarkable specificity. Cinnamon, for example, is traditionally thought to support blood sugar regulation, helping raise or lower it as needed.  

"Love is the simultaneous, synchronicity of complementary opposites." John Demartini  




The Real Boomerang Principle

When systems are built on fear, suppression, or disconnection from natural biological intelligence, the return signal is often instability. When systems are aligned with coherence, transparency, and respect for biological complexity, resilience increases. Nature and natural systems continuously self-correct, self-heal, and adapt.  

These health guidelines, supports, and supplements apply across the board to bioweapons of all sorts.  The many species of spirochetes that cause symptoms of Lyme, Syphilis, relapsing fevers, and periodontal disease.  These ancient microbes are older than man himself, but of course, genetically modifying anything in a lab and egotistically believing you can improve on nature, we often suffer in our own ignorance.  In 2002 alone, there were 22 more species of spirochete bacteria identified, and this doesn't even include the thousands of co-infections that can result once a microbe has suppressed your immune system.  Many common diseases are caused by bacteria. Different bacterial species affect different body systems, including the lungs, skin, digestive tract, urinary tract and nervous system. 

Here are some well-known bacterial diseases:

Respiratory Infections

• Tuberculosis
• Whooping cough
• Strep throat
• Legionnaires' disease
• Bacterial pneumonia (various bacteria including Streptococcus pneumoniae)

Sexually Transmitted Infections

• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia

Digestive & Foodborne Illnesses

• Cholera
• Salmonellosis
• Botulism
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Certain forms of food poisoning caused by E. coli, Campylobacter, or Staphylococcus aureus

Skin & Soft Tissue Infections

• Cellulitis
• Impetigo
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Acne (partly associated with Cutibacterium acnes)

Nervous System Diseases

• Bacterial meningitis
• Tetanus
• Lyme disease

Urinary & Kidney Infections

• Urinary tract infection
• Kidney infections caused by bacteria ascending from the urinary tract

Other Important Bacterial Diseases

• Leprosy
• Anthrax
• Plague
• Diphtheria

Not all bacteria are harmful — many are beneficial and form part of the normal human microbiome, especially in the gut, skin, and mouth. So another benefit of plant medicine over pharmaceuticals is that homeostatic intelligence is specific to invading bacteria and leaves the natural immune microbiome intact.  An antibiotic (meaning against life) and many other pharmaceuticals deliver a shotgun approach in destroying everything in its path, leaving the host severely immunodeficient.
  
The body can be so busy dealing with the bacterial insult that other pathogens that normally live in harmony, such as yeast, fungus and parasites, can take over.  As far as I know, there is still no way to detox the injected intracellular nanotech, but optimizing your immune system, avoiding injections and ingesting nanotechnology, and reducing harmful cellular and Wi-Fi radiation deliver the best health outcomes. 

Foundational approaches to health emphasize strengthening terrain, nutrition, and nervous system regulation:

• Nutrient-dense whole foods (without genetic modification or added chemicals) 
• Quality sleep and circadian rhythm alignment
• Sunlight exposure and time in nature (natural frequencies) 
• Stress regulation (avoid wifi radiation, focusing on what you love) 
• Movement and strength training
• Reducing toxic and radiation exposure where possible

Herbal, Nutritional, and Traditional Supports

Many traditional systems use plants and natural compounds to support resilience.  Be forewarned, this list may not only help with symptoms but heal many layers of the body and mind. Use with discretion to protect endothelial structures, modulate and balance the cytokine response, protect collagenous structures, restructure the immune response, support the immune response and restore damaged physiology. Many are also antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic.  Just for fun in the appendix, I'll include a one-page descriptor of Japanese knotweed from the book, Healing Lyme by Stephen Harrod Buhner, so that you may appreciate the healing power of just one of these listed items. Oh, and just to further illustrate the love and beauty in nature, knotweed tends to move into new regions about six months before Lyme disease becomes endemic there.  These plants respond not only to the macroecology of a region but also to the microecology of the organisms that live there. 

Here are a few author-picked favourites that target a wide range of conditions in many countries and cultures.  Last week, when I fished out a tick from a Bulls eye rash on my skin, I took all of these remedies.  Herbal protocols for you and your particular symptoms may be found in Stephen Buhner's book.  Because we are all different, treatments may vary depending on your signs and symptoms. 

• Multivitamins, trace minerals & homeopathic remedies
• Omega-3 fish oils & Bromelain  
• Black seed oil (Nigella sativa)
• Astragalus
• Ashwagandha
• Japanese knotweed
• Cryptolepis
• Danshen (Salvia root) & Goldenseal root
• Cordyceps
• Rhodiola
• Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
• Andrographis
• NAC (N-acetylcysteine must be taken together with glycine to make glutathione ) 
• Chlorine Dioxide Solution 
  
  
  

Learning Resources

• Stephen Harrod Buhner, herbal research and Lyme protocols: https://gaianstudies.org 
• Homeopathy materia medica reference: http://www.homeoint.org
• Chlorine dioxide / CDS discussions and publications (Dr. Andreas Kalcker): https://voedia.us/​ 
  
• Bitten, Kris Newby.  Thank you to Dianne for providing the downloadable link.  
  https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/kris-newby/pdf-epub-bitten-the-secret-history-of-lyme-disease-and-biological-warfare-download/  
  
  

The boomerang is not only a consequence — it can also be a correction.  Pain is a great motivator for change.  
When fear is replaced with clarity, and control is replaced with respect for life, systems begin to reorganize toward balance.
At the center of that shift is not domination or artificial copies of nature, but love, grace and alignment with it.  In business, supply meets demand, so once humanity starts supporting what they love instead of investing time, money and energy into systems that are less intelligent and create fear.... the paradigm can instantly shift.  Love, in this sense, is not abstract. It is biological coherence. 

How can you create greater harmony at every level of your existence?  

Video Presentation of my personal tick story and protocols:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IDf_40J5hc&t=152s

Note: Last photo is taken from Book "Bitten" by Kris Newby . 

Steps to Sovereignty
A Path Back to Personal Freedom, Responsibility, and Natural Living
Sovereignty is a word that is often misunderstood. Many think it means separating from society or rejecting all systems — but true sovereignty is much simpler and more powerful than that.
Sovereignty means self-governance.
It is the ability to think clearly, care for yourself, make conscious choices, and live in alignment with your values and the natural world.
In a time of rapid technological change, social pressure, and centralized control, many people are feeling called to reclaim their independence — mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Here are 8 Steps to Sovereignty that offer a grounded and practical path forward.
1. Awareness
Question. Research. Learn.
Sovereignty begins with awareness. When you start asking questions, you begin to take back your power.
This doesn't mean believing everything you hear — it means thinking critically and exploring different perspectives. Awareness helps you recognize:

• Influence from media
• Social pressure
• Fear-based messaging
• Dependency on systems

The more aware you become, the more consciously you can choose your path.
Sovereignty begins the moment you start asking questions.​

2. Personal Responsibility
Take ownership of your life
True sovereignty requires responsibility. This means:

• Taking care of your health
• Making thoughtful decisions
• Managing your emotions
• Owning your choices

Personal responsibility is empowering. Instead of waiting for others to fix things, you begin to become the solution in your own life.
Sovereignty grows when responsibility increases.
3. Reduce Dependency
Become more self-reliant
Modern systems are designed for convenience — but sometimes convenience can create dependency.
Reducing dependency might include:

• Learning practical skills
• Supporting local communities
• Growing some of your own food
• Becoming more resourceful

This doesn't mean disconnecting completely — it simply means building resilience.
The less dependent you are, the more freedom you have.

4. Protect Your Mind
Guard your thoughts and attention
Your mind is one of your greatest assets. Protecting it means:

• Limiting fear-based media
• Practicing critical thinking
• Spending time in nature
• Creating space for quiet reflection

Mental sovereignty allows you to think clearly and stay grounded — even when the world feels chaotic.
A sovereign mind cannot easily be controlled.

5. Protect Your Body
Health is foundational to sovereignty
Physical well-being supports independence and resilience. Protecting your body may include:

• Nourishing foods
• Rest and movement
• Time outdoors
• Listening to your body's signals

When you feel stronger physically, you often feel more confident and capable in other areas of life.
A healthy body supports a sovereign life.

6. Protect Your Privacy
Be mindful of your digital footprint
In today's connected world, privacy has become more important than ever. Sovereignty includes being thoughtful about:

• What you share online
• Your screen time
• Your digital habits

Small changes — like setting boundaries with technology — can help you feel more present and in control.
Privacy supports independence.

7. Build Community
Sovereignty is not isolation
While sovereignty is personal, it thrives in healthy community. Humans naturally work better together.
Building community might include:

• Connecting with like-minded people
• Sharing knowledge and skills
• Supporting one another

Strong communities create resilience and balance.
Sovereignty grows stronger together.

8. Live by Values
Align your life with what matters most
At the heart of sovereignty is integrity — living according to your values.
Common sovereignty values include:

• Respect for nature
• Compassion
• Honesty
• Personal accountability
• Balance

When your actions align with your values, life becomes more grounded and meaningful.
Living with integrity is the highest form of sovereignty.

Final Thought
Sovereignty is not about control over others — it is about mastery of self.  It's a journey not a destination.  It's an alignment with natural law, your spiritual calling within the Creator's intention. 

And each small step — awareness, responsibility, community — brings you closer to a life rooted in clarity, strength, and freedom. 


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“The greatest illusion is not what the magician hides — it is what the mind assumes.”

Magicians understand something fundamental about human perception: the brain constantly fills in missing pieces of reality. When attention is directed, expectations are shaped, and narratives are framed, the mind often constructs the illusion itself. 
If humanity is moving toward a more conscious and transparent world, part of that transition requires something similar to what crisis teams call an after-action review—a moment to reflect on what happened, what we misunderstood, and what lessons we carry forward.
Debriefing the old world is not about blame. It is about learning how perception works so we can see more clearly moving forward.

Three Ways the Brain Can Be Manipulated: 
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1. Misdirection — Limited Attention Human attention is narrow. We can only focus on a small portion of information at once.
Magicians exploit this by drawing attention to something dramatic while the real action happens somewhere else.
What the brain does not attend to often becomes invisible.

2. Inattentional Blindness — The Gorilla Experiment. Psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris demonstrated this in the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment. Participants were asked to count basketball passes in a video. While they focused on counting, a person in a gorilla suit walked through the scene. Nearly half of the participants never noticed the gorilla.
What we focus on determines what we see—and what we miss.

3. Expectation Manipulation — The Pattern Trap. The brain constantly predicts what will happen next.
Magicians repeat patterns to create expectations, then break the pattern at the critical moment.
The audience’s mind fills in the expected action, and they miss the trick.

Inversion: When Reality Appears Backwards. Sometimes the illusion isn’t about hiding something—it’s about presenting it exactly backwards.
What appears to be the main event becomes the distraction.   What appears minor may contain the real action. When a narrative aligns with expectations, the mind often defends it—even if it is misleading.   

Ten Tools for Seeing More Clearly. Strengthening critical thinking helps demystify illusions and uncover truth.

1. Ask the core questions: What is the claim? What evidence supports it? Who benefits? What might be missing?
2. Separate facts from interpretation.
3. Look for primary sources.
4. Watch for cognitive bias such as confirmation or authority bias, described by psychologist Daniel Kahneman.
5. Compare multiple perspectives.
6. Distinguish correlation from causation.
7. Slow down emotional reactions.
8. Practice “steel-manning”—understanding the strongest version of opposing views.
9. Use structured frameworks like Claim → Evidence → Reasoning.
10. Write your reasoning out to reveal gaps or assumptions.

Moving Forward In any crisis, a debrief asks four questions:

• What was expected?
• What actually happened?
• What worked?
• What should change?

Applying this mindset to society allows us to turn confusion into insight.
Because when we understand the mechanics of illusion, something powerful happens:
The magic fades — and truth becomes easier to see. ✨


Lucky 13 - YouTube video presentation of the article. 

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are not distant problems. An estimated 1 in 4 victims is a child, and the majority are women and girls — vulnerable people who can be targeted even within their own communities.

After her divorce, she wasn’t looking for anything extraordinary.

Just stability. Conversation. Someone kind to share the quiet spaces of life that had felt empty for too long.
Like many people re-entering the dating world, she tried an online dating site. Within weeks, she met someone who seemed unusually attentive. He messaged often. He listened carefully. He complimented her resilience and spoke warmly about family values.

To friends and relatives, he appeared thoughtful and supportive. He offered help with errands, household repairs, and even showed interest in spending time with her children. At first, it felt like the beginning of something hopeful.

But subtle warning signs began appearing almost immediately — though they were easy to dismiss.
He moved the relationship forward quickly, spoke about commitment early, and created an atmosphere of emotional intensity that made her feel chosen and valued. Small disagreements were blamed on her over-sensitivity. Nights began to feel disorienting. She would wake confused, exhausted, unable to remember details clearly. Drinks sometimes tasted different, conversations felt foggy, entire stretches of time seemed blurred.

When she finally confronted him, he dismissed her concerns and began telling others that she was unstable. Family members were quietly warned she might need psychiatric help. By the time she tried to explain what she suspected, many people had already heard a different version of the story.

This is gaslighting, a common tactic used by traffickers and coercive abusers to isolate victims and maintain control. As her credibility weakened, his influence inside the home grew. He became increasingly present with her children, positioning himself as trustworthy and supportive. What began as casual interactions gradually became deeper involvement — normalized over time.

Trafficking and exploitation rarely begin with obvious violence. More often, they begin with grooming, manipulation, and the slow erosion of trust and autonomy. Victims are not simply controlled through force — they are controlled through doubt. Doubt about what they remember. Doubt about what they feel. Doubt about whether anyone will believe them.

Stories like this highlight why awareness is so important. Trafficking thrives in silence, secrecy, and isolation. Understanding patterns such as grooming, coercive control, and gaslighting helps communities recognize when something may be wrong and respond before it escalates.

What Can You Do to Help?

Human trafficking can feel overwhelming, but prevention often begins with ordinary people who are informed and attentive.

​Learn the warning signs

• controlling partners who monitor communication
• sudden unexplained gifts, money, or expensive items
• isolation from family or friends
• fearfulness or scripted responses
• frequent unexplained travel or hotel stays

Talk with young people

• discuss online safety and healthy relationships
• encourage open conversations about manipulation or exploitation

Support survivors

• volunteer with local victim services
• advocate for trauma-informed care and safe housing
• donate to organizations or groups assisting survivors directly not through government agencies. 

Strengthen community awareness

• host discussions, share educational resources, support youth programs
• look out for neighbors and stay connected

Take concerns seriously

• listen without judgment
• encourage the person to contact professionals if necessary

Breaking the silence starts with awareness. Prevention begins with community.

No one should feel powerless in the face of exploitation. The most effective protection begins not with institutions alone, but with families, neighbors, and communities who are alert, informed, and willing to speak up. By paying attention to the subtle warning signs, listening when someone raises concerns, and creating safe spaces for young people, we can reduce the shadows where predators operate. Breaking the silence doesn’t just protect one person — it strengthens the entire community. Every conversation, every act of awareness, and every refusal to look away, creates change.  

If you have information or concerns, please contact Bikers Against Trafficking  to share information safely.
+1 407-300-8971
info@batnovascotia.ca
Bikers Against Trafficking Nova Scotia


 Why do these horrors of Child Sex Trafficking and Pedophile Networks continue? 

1. Generational trauma that compounds with each generation.

Wound upon wound.
Unresolved trauma can ripple through families and communities for generations. When pain is never acknowledged or healed, it often becomes internalized and distorted. Some individuals become so disconnected from love, empathy, humanity, and spiritual grounding that they begin seeking intense emotional experiences simply to feel something at all.
It is the difference between a system rooted in nurturing and one rooted in predation. In nature we see both models: many mammals instinctively protect, feed, and nurture their young, while some reptilian species consume their offspring. Humanity ( and other species that live on the earth) also appears to operate along a spectrum between these two instincts — nurture or domination.
Healthy individuals and communities choose the path of protection. It is an evolutionary urge to preserve the health and lives of the next generation.

Dr. W.Reich discusses the Function of Orgasm in a loving relationship to be a release valve for sexual tensions. When there is no connection to this universal energy, source, orgone, love...... pathology is created from the excess and extremes.

2. The corruption of power and profit.

For some individuals driven by money, power, and control, child trafficking becomes a calculated business. Organized trafficking networks exist because they are profitable and because systems of silence protect them.
In these environments, children are dehumanized and treated as commodities rather than sacred lives deserving protection. Cathy O'brien discusses MK ultra in the experiments performed on her by the clintons.
Psychologically, many of the perpetrators appear to operate primarily from the most primitive levels of human consciousness — survival, dominance, and control — without the emotional integration (higher energy centers) that allows for empathy, responsibility, and moral accountability.
Much testimony from survivors and whistleblowers has also raised questions about the use of extreme psychological manipulation and control within trafficking systems, technologies used to control EMF, wires, lens in the eye, shock collars.

​The Root Wound: Powerlessness
At the core of many abusive dynamics lies a deep internal wound — a feeling of powerlessness or loss of control. Rather than healing that wound, some individuals externalize it, seeking to dominate and control others in order to compensate.
Emotionally intelligent and spiritually integrated people behave differently. They uplift others. They protect the vulnerable. They create environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

The solution begins with you Aligning to Your Power. 

It is the collective rising of human consciousness — into love, wisdom, courage, and truth. Systems of exploitation depend on silence, fear, and the belief that individuals are powerless. When people reclaim their inner authority and moral clarity, those systems begin to crumble.

The solution is rising into our own love, power, and wisdom.
It is speaking truth even when it is uncomfortable.
It is protecting children without hesitation or apology.
It is communities choosing courage over complacency.

When enough emotionally aware, spiritually grounded people stand together, the culture shifts. Darkness cannot operate where people are willing to see clearly, speak openly, and act with integrity.

Healthy societies protect their young and nurture life.
Healthy adults defend children.
And when truth is spoken, protection becomes possible.

 
Protein is more than a “muscle-building” nutrient — it is the foundation of every cell, hormone, and enzyme in your body. From the brain to the gut, from immunity to metabolism, protein supports structure, repair, and vitality. Yet not all proteins or protein supplements are created equal. Understanding quality, quantity, and type is essential for energy, health and even weight management.

WHY PROTEIN MATTERS
Proteins are made up of amino acids, the building blocks your body uses to repair tissues, produce hormones and neurotransmitters, regulate metabolism, and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. Adequate protein intake also supports blood sugar balance, nervous system stability, and stress resilience. Without enough protein, the body may struggle to rebuild and maintain itself, leading to fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, cravings, and slower recovery from stress or injury.

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED?
Protein requirements vary depending on age, activity level, and health goals. For most adults, a general guideline is 0.8–1.0 g per kilogram of body weight daily. Active individuals, those recovering from illness, or anyone aiming to preserve or build muscle may need 1.0–1.2 g/kg, and sometimes slightly more.

For example, a 70 kg (154 lb) adult would require roughly 56–84 g of protein per day, ideally divided across meals for optimal digestion and absorption. Consuming protein steadily throughout the day supports satiety, blood sugar stability, and tissue repair.

PROTEIN SOURCES: QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

Animal-based proteins — including eggs, fish, pastured poultry, grass-fed beef, and bone broth — provide complete amino acid profiles and are highly bioavailable. They are particularly effective for muscle repair, hormone production, and supporting nervous system function.

Plant-based proteins — such as lentils, beans, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, nuts, and seeds — are slightly slower to digest and often incomplete in amino acids. However, when combined strategically (e.g., legumes + grains or nuts + legumes), they provide full protein support. Plant proteins are generally easier on digestion and naturally anti-inflammatory, making them ideal for sensitive individuals or blood types that thrive on plant-forward diets.

PROTEIN SHAKES: TYPES, PROS, AND CONS
Protein shakes can be convenient, but type and quality matter:

• Whey protein is fast-absorbing and complete, making it excellent for post-workout recovery. However, it can stress digestion, trigger inflammation, or increase mucus in sensitive individuals.
• Collagen or bone broth protein supports connective tissue, skin, and gut health but lacks some essential amino acids, so it works best alongside other protein sources.
• Plant-based shakes (pea, hemp, rice, or soy) are gentle on digestion and anti-inflammatory but may require blending to provide a complete amino acid profile.
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Experts have differing perspectives: Andreas Moritz warns against concentrated protein powders, emphasizing digestion and whole foods first. Steven Gundry focuses on gut health, recommending caution with dairy and conventional whey. Peter D’Adamo highlights blood type-specific needs, noting whey may be better tolerated by some types (B and AB) and less by others (A and O).

BLOOD TYPE AND PROTEIN: A PERSONALIZED LENS
Individual blood type can influence which proteins are best tolerated:

• Type O: Thrives on higher animal protein (lean meats, fish). Dairy and whey may be less tolerated.
• Type A: Benefits from plant-forward proteins and light animal proteins; whey is often not ideal.
• Type B: Moderate animal protein and some dairy, including whey, are generally well tolerated.
• Type AB: A mixed approach works; whey may be acceptable depending on digestion.

Listening to your body is critical — energy levels, digestion, and mental clarity are your best guides.

VEGETARIANS VS CARNIVORES: APPROACHES TO PROTEIN
Vegetarians and plant-focused diets require careful planning. Most plant proteins are incomplete, and digestibility can be lower. Combining foods — legumes with grains, nuts with seeds — or using high-quality plant protein shakes ensures sufficient amino acid intake. Preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, or fermenting can further enhance digestibility and nutrient absorption. Plant-based protein tends to be anti-inflammatory, easier on digestion, and especially supportive for Type A blood types.

Carnivores and animal-focused diets benefit from complete, easily absorbed proteins found in meat, fish, eggs, and bone broth. However, over-reliance on processed powders or high quantities of meat can stress digestion, liver, and kidneys if not balanced with fiber, hydration, and variety. Whey protein can be useful post-workout, and collagen supports tissue repair and gut health, but high-quality sources and moderation are key. Type O individuals typically tolerate animal protein best, while Type A may do better with lighter animal or plant proteins.

PROTEIN FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Protein is a key ally for weight management. It increases satiety, helping reduce overeating; supports lean muscle, which boosts metabolism; stabilizes blood sugar, preventing cravings; and aids exercise recovery, preserving strength and promoting fat metabolism. Protein shakes can be used strategically — post-workout, for meal supplementation, or to meet daily requirements — but they should never replace whole foods.  Look for organic, non-GMO products with the least processing and without added sugars. Even with an optimal protein intake, muscles require regular resistance exercise to maintain strength and stimulate repair—studies show that just five days of inactivity can begin to reduce mitochondrial function and muscle vitality.
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PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS

1. Prioritize quality and digestibility: Whole foods first, supplements second.
2. Match protein to your body type and digestion: Blood type, sensitivities, and activity matter.
3. Use shakes strategically: Post-workout, busy days, or targeted tissue support.
4. Balance diet: Combine protein with fiber, healthy fats, and hydration.
5. Observe your body: Energy, digestion, and mental clarity reveal what works.

PROTEIN CONTENT IN COMMON FOODS
Food Serving  Size Protein (g)
Eggs 2 large = 12 g
Chicken breast 100 g / 3.5 oz = 31 g
Salmon 100 g / 3.5 oz = 20-22 g
Grass-fed beef 100 g / 3.5 oz = 26 g
Greek yogurt (plain)1 cup = 20 g
Cottage cheese 1 cup = 28 g
Whey protein 1 scoop = 20-25 g
Collagen powder 1 scoop = 9-10 g
Lentils 1 cup cooked = 18 g
Chickpeas 1 cup cooked = 15 g
Quinoa 1 cup cooked = 8 g
Tofu (firm)100 g = 8 g
Tempeh 100 g = 19 g
Peanuts 1 oz / 28 g = 7 g
Almonds 1 oz / 28 g = 6 g
Chia seeds 2 tbsp / 28 g = 5 g

FINAL THOUGHTS
Protein is not a one-size-fits-all nutrient. Its benefits extend far beyond muscles to digestion, metabolism, hormones, and nervous system balance. By focusing on quality, digestibility, and individualized needs, protein — whether from whole foods or carefully selected shakes — becomes a powerful ally for energy, health, and sustainable weight management.
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Protein is not just fuel; it is a personalized tool for healing, balance, and vitality.