WHAT READERS SAY

The "What Readers Say" folder has been in the back of my mind for quite some time. There always seemed to be something that needed to be tended to first. I went to one of my Internet publishers and took comments from only the first six on their list. I have 221 articles published on that site at this time. I felt I had neither the time nor patience to go further. Less than 1% are negative. Since I wanted to give readers the opportunity to make their own decisions, I took the time to look further. While looking, I received an e-mail which I included, verbatim. I included the originators log in or pen names, I didn't change any of their comments with the exception of not printing some in totality because of the length.

Humans, in comparison to most other species, have a very highly developed left, analytical, brain hemisphere. Other species also don't have the same frontal lobe of the brain as humans. The left brain hemisphere processes in a logical and sequential order. The right side processes intuitively, visually, holistically, and randomly. Unfortunately, most humans still operate from only one part of the brain. Since the turn of the 20th century, science and technology have taken center stage with no supporting cast: a left brain scenario. When we only operate from one part of the brain, we're no further up the ladder of evolution than those who came before us, it's just in a different way. I include both positive and negative comments so the reader will have all points of view, then can use all parts of their brain, do further research if desired and make their own decision.

First some bad views. This one from someone who is supposedly a doctor. Dr. Lawrence Schilder, oncologist You people are *&%$#@! nuts. How about listing some actual scientific facts rather than perpetuating urban myths with no basis. I added the funny characters, the good doctor's version is in the original comment. The URL is included below.

Michael  Hahaha, Larry you're awesome. This pretty much confirms the research I've been doing the last few days. I believe a chunk (if not all) of the medical industry is brainwashed. Instead of going to the source (the damage we do to ourselves through eating), Dr's treat the symptoms. This is why we are not as successful as we should be in treating/preventing disease. And thumbs up for snapping right back at Lawrence... what a narrow minded nut!

Andre  Larry, This website is hopeful and informative. It provides enough information for anyone to conduct further studies. The body is a delicate instrument and I believe we cause our cells to become "cancerous" or abnormal by just living on this planet and having processed foods as part of our diets. Lastly, I believe toxic thinking will kill a person, first on the celluar level then lead to death itself. Thank you for your efforts.

Nick Great article!!!

Jon Brach: Very helpful, thanks!

genene: very informative, thank you.

This is so true. People all around the world suffer from hypoglycemia and I know managing blood sugar levels can help out. It's good to know what foods to eat and how often to feel optimal health. I am glad you found out what was ailing you and that you shared it with us so that we might figure it out ourselves.

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We're house sitting for our friend while she's in Finland and she sent back these pictures, and a couple others that I can't locate right off. She said it gets light about 9:00am and dark about 3:00pm. The pictures were taken at sunset. Picture credit: Spring Bartlett

Dear Mr. Miller: I am writing on behalf of the Corn Refiners Association, which represents the manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup in the United States. We read the February 18 article “Fructose Inhibits Brain Response,” with interest. There has been a lot of confusion about high fructose corn syrup. If your schedule permits, I would be happy to speak with you regarding the information below and any other related topics on this safe sweetener.

Many confuse scientific research about distinctly different sweeteners, treating studies involving abnormally high levels of pure fructose as if they involved high fructose corn sweetener, which they do not. Peer reviewed research has shown that high fructose corn syrup and sugar are handled the same by the body and have similar metabolic effects.

Unfortunately, another study has overlooked how humans consume sugar in the typical diet – fructose and glucose together. The Oregon Health and Science University study was not about high fructose corn syrup or other types of added sugars; rather it tested fructose and glucose in isolation.

It is important to note that no human consumes fructose alone, nor glucose in isolation; rather they consume foods that contain both fructose and glucose in combination along with many other sugars and nutrients. Most notably, both sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup contain roughly 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose.

High fructose corn syrup is sold in two formulations—42 percent and 55 percent fructose—with the balance made up of primarily glucose and higher sugars. HFCS-42 is less sweet than sugar, and it is used in baked goods, yogurts, and cereals. HFCS-55 is used primarily in beverages.

In addition, the Corn Refiners Association petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking that manufacturers have the option of using “corn sugar” as an alternate ingredient name for high fructose corn syrup on product labels because “corn sugar” more accurately describes the composition of the ingredient. The CRA wants to clear up consumer confusion about high fructose corn syrup by requesting that the FDA give food and beverage manufacturers approval to call high fructose corn syrup what it is: corn sugar. Consumers want to know what is in their foods and to have ingredient names that are clearly understood. “Corn sugar” accomplishes these objectives succinctly and simply. Most importantly, the term corn sugar enables consumers to readily identify added sugars in the diet.

As many dietitians agree, all sugars should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

To read the latest research and learn more about high fructose corn syrup, please visit www.CornSugar.com. Please feel free to contact me if you would like additional information about the products made from corn.

Thank you for your consideration, Audrae Erickson President Corn Refiners Association Washington, DC (202) 331-1634

To: Audrae Erickson Subject: RE: Fructose inhibits brain response Headers: Show All Headers

Hello, thanks for your input. I've placed your e-mail in my "What Readers Say" folder and if anyone asks, I'll send the information to them. Please read further because I have a better idea. After thinking about it, I'll be posting some comments on a "What Readers Say" page that I've been thinking about putting on my website for sometime and will post yours along with one from an out of control doctor. That way readers can make up their own minds. Out of all the comments in the folder, less than 1% are negative or contradictory. I've thought about putting a "What Readers Say" page up for some time and this gives me the impetus to do that. Thanks. I know what works for me and what readers tell me that works for them.

I already have read most of the information you supplied the links to. The best test tube for the human body is the human body. Unfortunately, the largest percentage of people are not in touch with their test tube and rely on in vitro or in vivo research done by others to supply the answers for them. Or, they have vested interests, like a job, and prefer not to rock their boat. I do have one question: who funded the research you tout as being truth?

If you need any true to life photos, or articles for that matter, please keep me in mind. Thanks, Larry

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7771528/fructose_inhibits_brain_activity.html?cat=5