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Years ago (1980 – 1995) I was considered the king of “brain allergies” (if so, Doris Rapp would have been Queen). I had case after case of psychiatric maladies and neurological malfunction that was traceable to allergies, notably something the person was eating, affecting brain function. Problems could be as wide-ranging as bipolar disorder, to […] The post Ebenezer Scrooge Priobiotics Food Allergy and Bipolar appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Guess Which Country Is Ranked Number 1 For Health Care Here in the USA, the land of money-grabbing medicine, 50% of older females are taking five or more medications daily. 12% take ten or more meds daily! This grotesque absurdity is called polypharmacy (I call it reckless-prescribing). Over the years between 1997 and 2012, overprescribing […] The post Guess Which Country Is Ranked Number 1 For Health Care appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

As you age, the fear of losing the bits and pieces of who you are rears its’ ugly head.  Learning how to protect your memory into oldest age is critical for your mental and emotional health – as well as your quality of life and that of your loved ones. Memory loss is considered a […] The post Use Challenging Jobs and Hobbies to Protect Your Memory appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

“Brain-death determination requires an arbitrary decision on when someone is dead enough. There will never be zero activity in the brain (at brain death).” I’m sure some of my subscribers snicker a little at my idiocy when I say we are not a brain. We don’t even need a brain to be conscious and aware. We just […] The post Harvesting Patients For Donor Organs appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

The medical term is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but most people know them as blood clots – the danger can be deadly and most people don’t think about them until they’re facing a life-threatening Blood clots are usually located in the arms, legs, or groin area.  What makes a DVT so dangerous is that things can worsen rapidly if small pieces of the clotted blood break loose and travel through your blood stream to other parts of your body. The typical causes can affect either gender at any age. Risk Factors for the Dangers of Blood Clots Sedentary lifestyle or excessive travel requiring you to sit for long periods Limited mobility – confinement to bed or wheelchair Recent surgical procedure or invasive procedure Smoking Hormonal medications such as birth control or hormone replacement drugs Pregnancy or recent delivery Traumatic injury resulting in a deep bruise, lumps, or bone breaks Obesity A family or personal history of varicose veins or blood clots History of cancer, heart disease, stroke, or paralysis Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) Being 65 years or older Having thicker (more viscous) blood Having high blood viscosity (how thick or sticky your blood is) not only increases your risk of blood clot, it also puts you at higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes. If you’re concerned about your blood viscosity, request a complete blood count from your doctor.  Blood viscosity determines how your blood flows through your blood vessels, how hard your heart has to work to pump the blood, and the friction caused to your vessels from blood flow.  High viscosity blood can directly affect the amount of oxygen and nutrients that is delivered to your cells and organs. Common Blood Clot Symptoms Aching, tenderness, or pain in arms or legs Redness on the surface of your skin Sweating A spot that feels warmer than the rest of your skin Fatigue Unexplained swelling in limbs If the particles that break loose from a clot end up in your lungs, it’s known as a pulmonary embolism and is an emergency room scenario. You must seek immediate medical attention. You may experience difficulty breathing, a persistent cough (sometimes with blood), pain in your chest, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy or faint, or a low-grade fever. Prevent the Dangers of Blood Clots and Improve Blood Viscosity (Naturally) Avoid wearing excessively tight clothing (especially when traveling) Occasionally elevate your legs (6 inches above the level of your heart) Move around for at least half an hour each day Ask your doctor about non-hormonal birth control options Consider compression stockings if you have multiple risks for blood clots Lower the amount of salt in your diet (dump the junk!) During long periods of travel, take time to move or stretch Quit smoking Be cautious of “impact” injuries to your arms or legs Keep your feet flat on the floor while sitting (don’t cross your ankles) Drink plenty of water Get a VieLight for improved blood viscosity! Alternatives to Anticoagulant Drugs Conventional medicine’s response to blood clots is to prescribe an anticoagulant – also known as a blood thinner.  The side effects of these drugs include the inability to stop bleeding if you cut yourself.  If you have a wound that will not clot, you should visit the emergency room and let them know you’re taking a prescription blood thinner. You need to do everything possible to improve your body’s “delivery system” (the blood).  Put an end to high viscosity blood and thin it back to normal.  Improve your heart health, boost the blood flow to your brain, and prevent blood clots. I have a terrific way to reduce your blood viscosity – to get it back to the super fluid it was when you were a youngster in the prime of life! Lower inflammation with low-level laser light administered to the blood.  No one should be without one of these super new devices that will thin your blood and save your life! After a lot of searching, I decided on the VieLight as your best possible option for self-administration of life-saving low-level intra-nasal laser light therapy (L4T).  The device delivers 635 nm frequency light direct into the blood, via the network of nasal capillaries. It is also sufficiently bright to shine a certain amount of light directly to your brain, via the thin skull bones at the back of the nose. The price is outstanding, it’s small enough to slip in your pocket or purse, and most importantly, it is both SAFE and EFFECTIVE. If you’re interested in how to prevent the dangers of blood clots and improve blood viscosity, check out the VieLight here. Prof.

Pain is the number one reason people go to the doctor. Why? Doctors don’t know much about healing! They just dish out painkillers and don’t know how to solve anything. In fact a doctor is the last person I would go to, if I was in pain. You only need to read about the opioid […] The post Pain Is Big Business appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Did you know you have the power – right now – to change your life?  It’s true!  The key is learning how to change your thoughts so that you can use them to gain the upper hand in a chaotic world.  [Let’s be honest…most of our lives seem to be chaotic these days.] The secret […] The post This One Simple Process Will Change Your Life appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

You would think it’s the season of love and goodwill, wouldn’t you? But actually it’s the season of family fighting and murder. Yes, MURDER. More people kill each other in family disputes at Thanksgiving than any other time of year. In 2017 at least 438 people were shot in the USA over Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday […] The post Strange Tales Of Mental Health at Thanksgiving and Christmas appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Have you heard about the gut-brain connection?  In my work, I emphasize the health of the gut (and have for decades) because – whether your gut is healthy or unhealthy – it affects your entire body inside and out. The Gut is Far More Than Just Your Digestive System! Your gut is considered a third […] The post The Gut-Brain Connection Affects Your Entire Body appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Before I start, let me begin with a bit of confusion I started earlier in the week. I wrote to you all about joining me on Instagram. Some of you took that to mean I was not going to use email communications any more. Don’t worry. Nothing changes. Instagram is an add-on, not a replacement […] The post Keeping It Going! I was Interviewed Today appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

Sudden weight gain is not only frustrating, it can affect your mental and physical health.  Figuring out how to stop – and then reverse it – is critical.   What causes sudden weight gain?  There are a lot of theories but the one that makes the most scientific sense is chronic inflammation.   We all […] The post Is Your Sudden Weight Gain Caused by Chronic Inflammation? appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.

What A Science Muddle I’ve said before that most so-called “scientists” today do not investigate the truth. They try to prove some pre-determined point of view (“We conducted a trial to prove that…” sort of approach) You can often tell what they are after by seeing what they chose to measure. Here the industry is […] The post Are They Trying To Put An End To Probiotics appeared first on Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby.