Kevin, question I’ve been researching about enzymes for nearly a year now. Which actually lead me to raw foods, and to your site. (I really appreciate your honest thoughtful approach) I was looking initially for an inexpensive way to take in enzymes. I can tell they help me, but they are very expensive and budgets being what they are, I needed to ‘go to the source’..raw foods.. for my enzymes. I still feel like I could use a suppliment however. My question is… How did you come to the conclusion that Fred’s were good? (anything other than, your friends recommended it?) In comparision with maybe a standardised brand like Enzymedica?

And, finally, in response to the post above about what Quackwatch has to say, Personally I have stopped reading anything they have to say, since they’re approach is very status quo, and against most anything ‘natural’. If I were to beleive what they and others like them say I’d believe the line that there is no ‘cure’ for my own health issues, and done what my own sister has done, which eventually lead to her death due to taking perscription drugs in the prescribed way. She was only 45, I personally wont go there, which is once again, back to how we can only tell them about our passions, not force them to feel and do as we feel and do, if she had my sister would still be with us. Each of us has to come to our own conclusions, then we individually will live the consequences.

I am passionate about my beliefs on certain subjects and depending on what I’m talking about I can sound angry or I talk really loudly. My sister has expressed that it scares her.

I personally don’t understand this since I have seen others act this way (my brother and dad) and I can tell the difference between anger and passion.

But especially in a professional situation, keeping your voice calm while being confident and articulate will get the point across.

Also, other people’s views are important too and it’s important to give them equal time and REALLY listen. You may not always agree with each other, but you might learn something even if it’s just something about yourself or the other person. Compromises will need to be reached in situations when that is a factor too.

Always remember, you can only teach so much then allow the student to experience and learn for themselves.

Others who have promoted nonsensical “enzyme deficiency “concepts include:

Jay Kordich, an advocate of “juicing” who claims that “live foods” are superior to cooked or processed foods because they contain “active enzymes.”
Howard F. Loomis, D.C. whose “Enzyme Replacement System” is based on treating “enzyme deficiency states” with products “targeted to organs stressed by subluxation.” The alleged deficiency states are identified by taking a history, examining the patients, obtaining a “24-hour urinalysis, ” and correlating this information with “recurring spinal subluxation patterns.” The products listed in Loomis’s 1995 catalog include Chiro-Zyme, a line of “carefully formulated combinations of herbs, vitamins and minerals with plant enzymes,” each named with an abbreviation for certain spinal segments and an organ or body function. The product C8 to T1 Thy, for example, was claimed to “nourish the tissues of the thyroid gland stressed by subluxations of the upper thoracic and cervical spine.”
Infinity2, a multilevel company whoe professional distributors used live cell analysis to persude people they need to take enzyme pills.
Ronald Schneider, whose Web site describes him as a “leading enzymologist” and “self taught holistic nutritionist”.who “has studied at the Arizona State Public Medical Library and has over 10 years of research material.” Schneider claims that, “Although digestive enzymes occur naturally in our foods, they are destroyed by commercial growing, cooking and processing methods. Carbonated drinks, strenuous exercise, environmental factors and stress further deplete our enzyme stores and ability to make more enzymes for bodily functions.”
National Safety Associates (NSA), which markets Juice Plus+®, based on the theories of Humbart Santillo, N.D.
FDA Enforcement Action
On January 28, 2003, the FDA warned MediaPower that promotional material for Nu-Zymes and two other products contained illegal therapeutic claims and were misbranded. The warning letter, addressed to CEO Kenneth Byers with a copy to company president Christopher M. Homer, objected to claims that Nu-Zymes is useful in treating or preventing a variety of diseases, including acid reflux, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, heart disease, and irritable bowel. The letter also warns that a promotional statement that “Nu-Zymes is manufactured in an FDA . . . approved facility” is illegal because the FDA does not approve facilities that manufacture dietary supplements.
Quackwatch Home Page
This article was revised on March 11, 2003.
Please, please tell me if enzyme replacement is a good thing or not. I considered buying Dr. Bisci’s blend until I read this article? Please let me know your opinion. Thanks

Help. From concerned Mom!

Passion is awesome! I run regular seminars on cleansing and also have a colon hydrotherapy clinic … I constantly see people around me making amazing changes in their lives – this is not from me pushing anything on them, but just by LIVING my beliefs and listening to them – wherever they’re at right now! People hear themselves clearly and honestly in this space and are able to find their own truth and passion! Yay for life!

B12 Information …
Forget supplements! B12 is produced in the large intestines by good bacteria. If your colon is toxic and more than likely colonized by “bad guys”, then you WILL be low in B12 and therefore iron. Keep your colon clean, sow the “good guy” seeds and maintain an environment where they will thrive and your B12 levels will be super!

Regularly WEED and SEED your beautiful garden!

xxx from NZ