Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

Tag: disease

Desulfovibrio and Parkinson’s: Misleading Connection?

I’m not entirely sure who my audience is on this one, but a reader recently forwarded an article suggesting that Parkinson’s disease could (potentially) be preventable, citing scientists’ discovery that a specific strain of gut bacteria, Desulfovibrio, may be a primary cause. It’s a fascinating idea, and it definitely got my inner Health Science Nerd […]

Rethinking the Worthlessness of Multivitamins

I need to vent about something. I recently stumbled upon an article that looked at daily multivitamins and supplements, claiming they might be unnecessary for most folks. While a registered dietician wrote the article, I’m afraid I have to fundamentally disagree. Here are a few reasons why I think the article missed the mark and […]

The Need for More Health Science in Health Care

When the sick are told to put their lives in the hands of someone unqualified to treat them, we know there is a problem. When the healthcare industry is complicit in the situation, we know there is a crisis. Nevertheless, this is the reality of the current health model. A fundamental change is necessary, and […]

Magnesium is Essential for Health

Magnesium is essential for health. Dr. Mercola says that “even glutathione, your body’s most powerful antioxidant that has even been called “the master antioxidant,” requires magnesium for its synthesis (Mercola, 2016).” You can learn more about glutathione by clicking here. Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency is considered a silent epidemic in research circles, with a whopping 80% […]

Don’t Forget Your Minerals

Let us be clear about something; if you eat the right foods, you will likely not need to supplement with minerals. However, it is noted that a good portion of our topsoil is devoid of the minerals that foods typically soak up, and this has been well-documented and known since the mid-1930s. Unfortunately, that means […]