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“A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” -Peter S. Ruckman

Just a place for me to express myself a little, if you find some value in it, enjoy. If not, just move on. -Mitch

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🗃 Monthly Archive: Aug26 📑 Sep

Sat Oct 17 2026

What makes you ill

Lots of controversy here for sure, this is what I believe after all I have read and test in my own life.

Main Causes

When you suffer from poor nutrition, you will get symptoms. Over time it will cause major issues, left unchecked, the body will start to fail. The misconception is because someone is overweight, it does not mean they are not malnourished.

Toxins are all around you in the modern life. All cleaning products, makeup, and of course industrial chemicals. Most soap that you will find in stores is not soap, it’s industrial degreaser.

Your body is designed to keep parasites in check, it needs minerals to do this. A plant or animal that has proper nutrition, will brush off most parasites, and they will not be attracted to you.

A strong faith in Jesus and knowledge of the Bible will ground you and keep you from being led astray. When life happens (someone dies, accidents, etc…), faith comforts the soul, and the word of God, provides direction, understanding, and comfort. Just like poor nutrition, leaving sin unchecked, it will grow and grow, until it takes life.

Modalities

I could list a ton of herbs (i.e. Wormwood, Milk Thistle, etc…), but I just wanted you to understand the over causes and possible solutions.

Why is it we one person in the environment get sick, others do as well? Don’t they “catch it”?

Because you share the same environment, food, and hence exposure. Also, it is how we are designed. When others around you are ill, you body will self check and if it decides, go into the same detox.

What about genetics?

Poor nutrition will cause poor offspring, three to four generations of it will cause sterility. Aside from that, you are raised in the same environment, on the same foods. Hence “cancer runs in the family”.

It is very hard thing to have toss all that you have been told, and to educate yourself with a new paradigm. But once you understand it, you will no longer be afraid. For most things, you will be able to figure out the cause, and if not, you can still resolve it via, detox, and nutrition.

I hope that helps. It took me years of reading, watching videos, and self-testing to come to that. But once you get it, it’s simple. Same thing can be said for the rest of my life. Always searching for answers, because I never fit in and nothing made much sense to me. The Bible had all the answers, the entire time. A $5 Bible would have (and did), thought me all I needed to understand the realm we live. Just took me a long time to come to that conclusion.

Please share this, perhaps it will ‘click’ with someone.

What makes you ill

Fri Oct 16 2026

YouTube and Censorship

So as may know, depending on how long you have been coming to this site, I have been blocked from YouTube many times. I keep finding ways around it, but I am done trying. If you have noticed certain videos missing that I used to post, that is why.

Along the same vain:

“Blocked Again”

This is what I get with my email. I have not doubt I am on some list (or more than 1).So it makes it hard for my even to subscribe to things. I do have ways to get around it to some extent, but again it is not worth my effort.

I do not like using Google, Yahoo, or any mainstream provided sites, they are just honeypots (traps). So now you know why the content is a bit fluid.

Thu Oct 15 2026

Data centers are a military TARGET

As they are using AI on both sides of the conflicts, going on all over the world. Iran, and US (via proxy) have already targeted them.

So when when you support them, keep in mind that you are painting a target on your community. When wars or revolutions happen, you target the source of the problem. Data centers, manufacturing, and basic supple lines are all on the table.

At this point in time, America has made more than enough enemies all over the world. Blowback will happen. The uni-party has painted a big target over large portion of this country, and you can bet a lot of collateral damage will occur.

As we know from reading the Bible, we have three major wars coming. We are in the first of the three now. Just because it is not declared does not mean it is not happening. So next time talk about the data centers, remember it not just resources, noise, etc…

PS: That also makes the power and water sources a target.

Tue Oct 13 2026

How do I select the content?

For those who wonder how I select the content, I thought I wold fill you in on all the methods used.

Some key points:

Sources and methods

I have four bookmark folders (collection of bookmarks), that contain all the normal pages that I use. About two or three times a day, I middle click them, one at a time and they open ALL of the links in them. I then go from page to page checking for new content.

Anything new is download directly, or via Video Download Helper. I have my system automated for a lot of little tasks, to save me time. When I look at them, well wait, let me state that I do not watch all of them all of the time. I do not have the bandwidth to accomplish that. Trusted sources like The David Knight Show, I don’t worry about to much.

Anyway I have a bash function (little bit of code I wrote for the non-geeks), that pulls up the file to play. When I am done, it asks me if I want to delete it, if I say no, it ask me if I want to up load to my staging area for the site. If I say yes, it then opens my vim editor with the same name, but changes the file extension to ‘.md’ for markdown comments. Vim (mine) has macros so I can type (as an example) _cr this expands to:

- [🎬 More from James Corbett](/media/corbett/)
- [📖 Open Source Education](https://opensourceeducation.online/)
- [📖 Reportage: Essays on the New World Order](https://reportagebook.com/){target="blank"}

Which you will see as:

I can then add comment if I want to.

I also use RSS to download news stories from sites. Twice a day I look for news. I use RSS because I don’t see ads, and it saves me a lot of time.

I use scripts, to convert content, generate the HTML, make thumbnails, etc…

Content itself

I focus on the main subject areas denoted by the main sections of the site. I drop people if they start going “off the wire” too much. I also drop them if it becomes to hard to get, from being blocked, or requirements to log in.

Why do I post non-christian content? Because I feel it has value. The health, tech, and history topics are typically like that. Just because I do not believe like someone else does, does not mean that they don’t have any value at all. I use the Bible as my guide for truth. A non-believing gay, liberal, person can still provide information I don’t have. One just needs to discern a little bit.

When I go to the store, I will not go to another line just because someone is covered in tattoos, piercings, and rainbow colored.

(Side note: I always have on a button, that comes from Bible. I have many occasions had cashiers walk away, leaving me standing. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you will also start to develop a “spiritual sense”. I get very uncomfortable around certain people (nothing to do with looks). You can feel a presence, not a good one. They do as well, I have had the button covered, no outward display of my faith, and have seen people take notice of me as soon as I walk in the room. People I have never seen before, their unholy spirit, is reacting.)

So that is about it. I work on the site when I have time, but for the most part it is complete. I do fix little things as I notice them, but the scripts are written and do the job, and I like the way the site looks. So mostly the only thing that changes is the news posts. Once in a while I remove old stuff from the archives or add something new. But for the most part, what you see is what you get.

Feed back

I receive almost none. I can not receive email from gmail, yahoo, etc.. they block me more often than not.

I have received a few, all positive. I think all of them have been thanking me for helping them with their health issues. One person claimed that I saved a parents life by providing solutions that worked.

So now you know how I do it.

Mon Oct 12 2026

Linux notes

I keep a file called scratch.md that has lot’s of notes on many topics. I was cleaning it out and thought that some of them might interest some of you. They are in no particular order.

vim line numbers

ctl-k (select col)
:!nl -w1 -s.

Using sed to color text

vnstat -hg |sed -e "s/\bt\b/${BG}&${N}/g" -e "s/\br\b/${BR}&${N}/g"  -e "s/\b[0-9]\+\b/${BC}&${N}/g"

center text

COLUMNS=$(tput cols)
title="Hello world!"
printf "%*s\n" $(((${#title}+$COLUMNS)/2)) "$title"

stdin or arg

#!/bin/bash
if [ -p /dev/stdin ]; then
    while read line; do
        # cut removes the '-' on the md5sum output
        printf "%s" "$line" | md5sum | cut -d' ' -f1
    done
else
    if [ $# -eq 1 ]; then
        printf "%s" "$1" | md5sum | cut -d' ' -f1
    fi
fi

ping a server until it is up, then ssh into it.

until nc -vzw 2 $1 22 > /dev/null 2>&1; do sleep 1; done
ssh -X $1;
Use tree command to make an HTML menu
tree PATH -H http://localhost -o out.html

Find bad utf8 text

grep -axv '.*' FILE

Single line random

[$((RANDOM %2)) -lt 1 ] && echo 0 || echo 1

Vim edit remote file

:e scp://://home/mitch/file

Sun Oct 11 2026

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My apologies, for not keeping up with this. I have been dealing with family issues.

Fri Oct 09 2026

Getting ready for winter

We run three main types of heat in our house. Most of the time we use electric radiators, but if it drops below -20F we kick in the propane furnace. I also have a kerosene heater (indoor rated), that I use in my pantry to keep it from freezing, or when I smoke my pipes. I have an area setup for that, as ND is too cold to go outside to smoke.

So I checked them all, made sure I have lot’s fuel. I will make sure I have Zippo fuel for my hand warmer as well.

These are what you do in my part of the country. I also run de-icing fluid in my wipers in the car (all year). Keeping with the car, I keep a go bag, and supplies, just in case. Plus an extra old jacket. In ND if you break down in the winter, you could freeze to death before they find you.

Stock up on all your goods: fuel, food, clothes. Make sure you have extra batteries, books, and coffee/tea.

My The Lord keep you and bless you.

Thu Oct 08 2026

Truth be told

“Truth Be Told”

I posted this on the new site today. You will see this theme all over the site. We are in a spiritual battle.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

People think that because Christians stand again sodomy, adultery, etc… That we are warring against these people. We are not. We are in a battle with what is behind it. The dead are lost, being mislead by sin and Satan. They are but pawns, as it were. It is a battle for souls of man, truth verses evil.

The people are under a stung delusion. They are deceived. The most deceived are the ones that knowingly serve Satan, outright. They will burn, just as crispy as the rest.

So the real question is, if Satan is rebelling against God, why is he destroying us? This goes back to the Gap Theory, we are the “replacements”. Or perhaps that is how he sees it. Sin caused his fall and if you have studied it as long as I have you will know how insidious it is.

A good analogy for sin is the fictional “virus”. It spreads easy, often undetected (until the damage is done), it has morphology, and after it kills the host it moves on.

So, getting back to the picture and the point; I have gay people in my family, adultery, and all the rest, just like anyone reading does. I love them, they are my family, but I also understand the situation. You fight back against sin, using prayer and living as an example as best you can. The AV is the most powerful tool we have, and all we need (remember Hezekiah).

Satan uses Government (control of the mind), to replace God. That is why it is designed to get you to rely on it. The state is a rejection of God, 1 Samuel 8:7. Just something to keep in mind as thing continue to escalate. It is always good to know your enemy and his ways.

Wed Oct 07 2026

One nice thing about script kiddies trying to hack my site all the time…

You know you are over the target. Amen!

I know how to live poor

If I had a dime for every time I heard that line, it is up there with “I have read the Bible”. Often claimed, but rarely true. My oldest son made this statement a couple of times. I have heard it from others as well. When people hear me speak on the Bible, they think I am nut. I am not, they just have not read it; same goes for being poor, most have not been.

I grew up in a broken home, my parents divorced when I was 2. My mom was a bartender, raising two boys (big). We got by, but we were not middle class. My mom sewed clothes and patched them. We cooked from scratch. Saved carcass of chickens and turkeys for soup/broth.

Living this way teaches you the value of things (it should anyway).

We are moving very quickly into a time when you will have no choice in how you live. One of the many reasons the younger generations dislike “boomers”, it’s a trap. The powers that should not be want to split people on race, sex, age group, etc… Why? Because then you will not have the knowledge passed on. They convince people that only a highly educated doctor can give you the best chance to cure your cancer (baking soda and Vitamin C is one of many solutions).

What they leave out is the profit motivation of the entire death-care system. They also don’t want you to know that you can cure it at home yourself, cheep!

This is what I believe it means to be poor:

The basic rule is: Repair, re-purpose, improvise, or make do.

The more you learn to take care of yourself, the harder it will be to control/fool you. It builds character and skills.

You will find most of what need need to learn on this site. It has no fee, you can download as much as you want. I built it as a way to bring folks to The Lord and as a resource for myself. Having always been an introvert and a black-seep, I have had to educate myself, and not rely on others. I truly believe The Lord lead me down this path. Looking back I can see His hand in my life for a long time.

So regardless as to your current state, you should truly learn how to live poor. Like it or not, believe it or not, if you live, you will be poor. Better to master the skills now, then find yourself without.

Mon Oct 05 2026

Easy Black Bean Hummus

Ready In 10 minutes

Process black beans, lemon juice, basil, and garlic powder together in a food processor until thick.

Black bean salsa

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a dip bowl, stir and serve with tortilla chips. Heat in microwave if desired.

Sat Oct 03 2026

Recipe for Magnesium/Bicarbonate Water

Natural mineral waters with high concentrations of magnesium and bicarbonate ions have long been prized for their health promoting qualities. The famous Apollinaris water contains 104 mg/L of magnesium, but unfortunately is also fairly high in sodium and calcium. Mendocino water contains 130 mg/L of magnesium, but again has fairly high calcium and sodium levels. A more ideal water is Noah’s spring water bottled from the Adobe Springs in California. Noah’s California Spring Water contains 110 mg/L of magnesium, but only 3 mg/L of calcium and 5 mg/L of sodium. It also contains 529 mg/L of bicarbonate ions and has a pH of 8.3.

Magnesium-rich mineral waters are easily absorbed and have many health benefits due not only to their magnesium content, but also because of their content of bicarbonate ions that help neutralize the carbonic acid formed in the body during metabolic processes. Several studies have shown that an increased intake of bicarbonate may help prevent muscle wasting and bone loss[1-3].

A manufactured magnesium/bicarbonate water, “Unique Water”, has recently been developed in Australia. It contains 120 mg of magnesium and 650 mg of bicarbonate per liter and has a pH of 8.3. Erling Waller, a former afibber, and Jackie Burgess, both frequent contributors to the Bulletin Board, collaborated to develop a recipe for homemade magnesium/bicarbonate water that, in its composition, is very close to both Noah’s California Spring Water and Unique Water. The recipe is based on the reaction of magnesium hydroxide (in milk of magnesia) with plain carbonated water according to the formula Mg(OH)2 + 2CO2 —> Mg(HCO3)2.

Plain Milk of Magnesia (MoM) should be used in the recipe. The “active” ingredient should only be magnesium hydroxide [Mg (OH)2], 400 mg per teaspoon (5 ml), and the “inactive” ingredient should only be purified water. 41.7% by weight of magnesium hydroxide is magnesium (Mg), so 5 ml of MoM has 167 mg of Mg, and 1 tablespoon has 500 mg of Mg (1 tablespoon = 15 ml).

To prepare the water follow these steps:

  1. Chill completely to refrigerator temperature a 1-liter bottle of fully carbonated water. Carbonated waters such as Canada Dry Seltzer, which consist of only water and carbon dioxide (CO2), are suitable. Club sodas such as Schweppes Club Soda are also suitable; they are carbonated water with a small amount of added sodium.
  2. Shake well the bottle of MoM, then measure out as accurately as possible 3 tablespoons (45 ml) and have it ready. The plastic measuring cup that comes with the MoM is accurate and ideal for the purpose.
  3. Remove the bottle of carbonated water from the refrigerator without agitating it. Open it slowly and carefully to minimize the loss of CO2. As soon as the initial fizzing settles down, slowly add the pre-measured MoM. Promptly replace the cap on the water bottle and shake it vigorously for 30 seconds or so, making the liquid cloudy. After 1⁄2 hour or so the liquid will have cleared, and any un-dissolved magnesium hydroxide will have settled to the bottom of the bottle. Again shake the bottle vigorously for 30 seconds or so, making the liquid cloudy again. When the liquid again clears all of the magnesium hydroxide in the MoM should have reacted with all of the CO2 to become dissolved (ionized) magnesium and bicarbonate. However, if a small amount of un-dissolved magnesium hydroxide still remains in the bottom of the bottle as a sediment it may be ignored. This 1 liter of concentrated magnesium bicarbonate water will have approximately 1500 mg of magnesium and approximately 7500 mg of bicarbonate. It should be kept in the refrigerator. You may note that the sides of the bottle “cave in” when the liquid clears. This is a sign that the reaction is complete.
  4. To make 4 liters of magnesium bicarbonate drinking water with approximately 125 mg of magnesium and approximately 625 mg of bicarbonate per liter and a pH of approximately 8+ measure and transfer 1/3 liter of the concentrate (333 ml) into a 4-liter container. Fill the container with 3 2/3 liters of plain or purified water, as desired.

Magnesium dissolved in water (ionized) is considerably more bioavailable than is magnesium in solid tablets or capsules. About 50% of the magnesium contained in magnesium/bicarbonate water is absorbed[4,5]. This is 12 times better than the absorption rate for magnesium oxide. So drinking 1 liter of magnesium/bicarbonate water per day would correspond to taking five 500 mg magnesium oxide tablets daily.

The alkaline magnesium/bicarbonate water should be consumed throughout the day. It can be consumed with a meal, but not in such quantities that it results in dilution of stomach acid. Anyone not in the habit of drinking water should begin by consuming small daily amounts, and should take at least a month to reach a consumption of 1 to 2 liters per day.

A survey of afibbers who have tried the magnesium/bicarbonate water concluded that 7 out of 12 found it beneficial. The effect on episode frequency was inconsistent with four participants experiencing fewer episodes, six experiencing more episodes and two observing no change. Similarly with episode duration. Five participants experienced a shortening, five a lengthening and two saw no change in episode duration. It would seem that that the effect of the water on episode severity is highly variable and that each individual afibber need to determine whether it works for him or her through individual experimentation.

A majority (73%) of trial participants reported that the intensity (forcefulness of palpitations) of their episodes was less after starting on the magnesium/bicarbonate water. The remaining 27% reported no change. This finding suggests that magnesium or bicarbonate somehow helps make the palpitations less noticeable. It is worth noting that the two respondents who had not noticed any change in intensity had quite a low daily magnesium intake (114 mg and 250 mg/day respectively). It is possible that magnesium may reduce episode intensity through its action as a natural calcium channel blocker[6,7,8]. This action would reduce heart rate and might result in a feeling of lower intensity.

Eight out of 14 respondents reported other benefits from consuming the water such as a higher daily fluid intake, less heartburn, disappearance of night time leg cramps and fewer ectopic (premature) beats. Only 4 out of 12 reported side effects with loose stools being experienced by3 participants who were drinking the water with a higher than recommended magnesium concentration.

Thus it would seem that, while the magnesium/bicarbonate water is beneficial for some afibbers, especially in regard to episode intensity, there are afibbers who do not experience benefits from consuming it. In other words, like pharmaceutical drugs and supplements, the water may not be an overall panacea, but may be beneficial to some afibbers.

The magnesium/bicarbonate water made according to the recipe has a pH of about 8.5. Normal tap water has a pH around 7. The pH of blood is very tightly controlled between 7.38 and 7.44. Both higher and lower pH values in the blood (alkalemia and academia) can result in arrhythmias. It is also known that metabolic alkalosis can result in hypokalemia (potassium deficiency) which in turn, can cause atrial fibrillation. So all in all, drinking water with a pH of 8.5 may not be beneficial to all. Whether or not it is could well depend on the individual’s diet and metabolism.

I have personally found the magnesium/bicarbonate water more agreeable if I neutralize it to a pH of about 7.2. I do this by adding 10-11 drops of a concentrated citric acid solution to 1 liter of the “ready-to-drink” magnesium/bicarbonate water (NOT to the concentrate). I make the citric acid solution by dissolving 4 teaspoons (20 gram) of anhydrous citric acid (available from a pharmacy) in 100 ml of ordinary (preferably filtered or distilled) water. A similar, but less precise result may be obtained by squeezing half a lemon into the water before drinking it.

Please also note that patients with kidney failure should not drink this water or consume any other kind of magnesium supplements without the express agreement of their physician.

Legal Disclaimer

Please note that the maker and consumer of this water assume full responsibility for understanding and complying with the above instructions and recommendations. The information and instructions do not constitute a recommendation to consume this water, and no claims of health benefits from consuming this water are made.

References

  1. Frassetto, L., et al. Potassium bicarbonate reduces urinary nitrogen excretion in postmenopausal women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 82, No. 1, 1997, pp. 254-59
  2. Frassetto, Lynda A., et al. Estimation of net endogenous noncarbonic acid production in human from diet potassium and protein contents. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 68, 1998, pp. 567-83
  3. Sebastian, A., et al. Improved mineral balance and skeletal metabolism in postmenopausal women treated with potassium bicarbonate. New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 330, June 23, 1994, pp. 1776-81
  4. Sabatier, M., et al. Meal effect on magnesium bioavailability from mineral water in healthy women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 75, January 2002, pp. 65-71
  5. Verhas, M., et al. Magnesium bioavailability from mineral water: a study in adult men. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 56, May 2002, pp. 442-47
  6. Yamaoka, K, et al. Temperature-sensitive intracellular Mg2+ block of L-type Ca2+ channels in cardiac myocytes. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, Vol. 282, No. 3, March 2002, pp. H1092-101

Mineral Makeup of Seawater

In order of most to least:

Element Molecular Weight PPM in Seawater Molar Concentration
Chloride 35.4 18980 0.536158
Sodium 23 10561 0.459174
Magnesium 24.3 1272 0.052346
Sulfur 32 884 0.027625
Calcium 40 400 0.01
Potassium 39.1 380 0.009719
Bromine 79.9 65 0.000814
Carbon(inorganic) 12 28 0.002333
Strontium 87.6 13 0.000148
Boron 10.8 4.6 0.000426
Silicon 28.1 4 0.000142
Carbon (organic) 12 3 0.00025
Aluminum 27 1.9 0.00007
Fluorine 19 1.4 0.000074
N as nitrate 14 0.7 0.00005
Nitrogen (organic) 14 0.2 0.000014
Rubidium 85 0.2 0.0000024
Lithium 6.9 0.1 0.000015
P as Phosphate 31 0.1 0.0000032
Copper 63.5 0.09 0.0000014
Barium 137 0.05 0.00000037
Iodine 126.9 0.05 0.00000039
N as nitrite 14 0.05 0.0000036
N as ammonia 14 0.05 0.0000036
Arsenic 74.9 0.024 0.00000032
Iron 55.8 0.02 0.00000036
P as organic 31 0.016 0.00000052
Zinc 65.4 0.014 0.00000021
Manganese 54.9 0.01 0.00000018
Lead 207.2 0.005 0.000000024
Selenium 79 0.004 0.000000051
Tin 118.7 0.003 0.000000025
Cesium 132.9 0.002 0.000000015
Molybdenum 95.9 0.002 0.000000021
Uranium 238 0.0016 0.0000000067
Gallium 69.7 0.0005 0.0000000072
Nickel 58.7 0.0005 0.0000000085
Thorium 232 0.0005 0.0000000022
Cerium 140 0.0004 0.0000000029
Vanadium 50.9 0.0003 0.0000000059
Lanthanum 139.9 0.0003 0.0000000022
Yttrium 88.9 0.0003 0.0000000034
Mercury 200.6 0.0003 0.0000000015
Silver 107.9 0.0003 0.0000000028
Bismuth 209 0.0002 0.00000000096
Cobalt 58.9 0.0001 0.0000000017
Gold 197 0.000008 0.00000000004

Fri Oct 02 2026

COPPER AND ZINC SALICYLATES

Two Excellent Inflammation Fighters

By Walter Last

Copper is an essential trace mineral. All tissues of the body need it for normal metabolic functions. Sometimes there is too much of the inorganic form in drinking water (acid water flowing through copper pipes). It can then gradually accumulate in the body and lead to toxicity symptoms with signs of zinc deficiency, over-stimulation, psychosis and liver damage. However, in organic form as chelates or copper complexes it is excellent for reducing inflammations, strengthening connective tissue, restoring hair colour and the oxidative energy metabolism as well as fighting parasites and cancer and may sometimes improve brain and liver functions.

If you give animals a choice between drinking normal water and water in which a copper pipe has been immersed, they will reportedly prefer the high copper water. This helps to keep them free of parasites. Copper armbands are well known to reduce arthritis. Copper serum levels are elevated up to threefold above normal with inflammations and with many chronic and infectious diseases, apparently because the body mobilises all tissue stores of copper to fight the condition. During remissions the copper levels return back to normal.

The most effective anti-inflammatory agents are copper complexes. Commonly these are related to salicylic acid. In addition, copper ascorbate has strong anti-viral properties. Copper salicylate has a better anti-inflammatory effect than cortisone but without the side effects. In addition it has also good anti-cancer, anti-tremor and anti-convulsive properties, suitable for treatment of epilepsy and possibly Parkinson’s disease. Children with severe copper deficiency constantly have convulsive seizures. Another feature of severe copper deficiency is degeneration of the central nervous system. There are at least 6 important copper-dependent enzymes in the brain. One of these is required for the conversion of tyrosine into dopamine which is lacking in Parkinson’s disease. A copper enzyme is also needed for the synthesis of adrenalin (epinephrine).

In experiments copper salicylate prevented chemically induced skin cancers. Furthermore, a single application resulted in a 55% reduction in experimental animal tumours in 20 weeks. The main metabolic defect of cancer cells, according to Dr Johanna Budwig and other researchers, is a deficiency of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase. This causes a blockage in the cellular respiration or oxidative energy production of the affected cells. Budwig claims that plenty of linseed oil and sulphur amino acids (L-cysteine and especially L-methionine) help to correct this situation.

Cytochrome oxidase is a copper dependent enzyme and additional copper might be of further benefit. In the final stages of this oxidative energy production electrons are transferred to copper (II) and iron (III) in the cytochrome oxidase to form copper (I) and iron (II). In the last step these electrons are then transferred to oxygen, which now can attract hydrogen ions to form water. In cancer cells this transfer of electrons to oxygen is blocked and energy is being produced very inefficiently by converting glucose into lactic acid.

However, practical experience has shown that copper is more important to prevent cancer or a regrowth of tumours and possibly with dormant tumours. If growing tumours are present, then copper is needed to form new blood vessels. Taking high amounts of zinc creates a relative copper deficiency and helps to prevent the formation of new blood vessels.

Copper salicylates have a similar action as superoxide dismutase (SOD) to protect cells from free radicals. Dr John R.J. Sorenson at the University of Arkansas has done most of the research work on copper complexes. In one of his publications he states that with the exception of Wilson’s disease, there are no chronic degenerative diseases in man known to result from non-industrial exposure to copper.

Dr Werner Hangerter, head of medicine at the University of Kiel, successfully used copper salicylates for over 20 years with more than 1100 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Of 620 patients with rheumatoid arthritis 65% became symptom free and another 23% improved significantly, only 12% remained unchanged. With acute rheumatic fever 100% became symptom free. Also neuromuscular problems such as sciatica, neuralgia and cervical spine-shoulder problems responded very well. Even short-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis resulted in long-term remissions or improvements.

The therapeutic potency and safety of the copper complexes of aspirin (acetyl-salicylic acid) and salicylic acid is much better than for aspirin itself or for inorganic copper. These complexes are 5 to 8 times more effective than aspirin but less toxic. The therapeutic index (the margin between effectiveness and toxic effects) has been stated as being significantly greater than for other anti-inflammatory drugs. While aspirin causes or aggravates peptic ulcers, the copper complexes have a better ulcer-healing effect than commonly used anti-inflammatory ulcer drugs. Harmful effects of aspirin, salicylic acid and similar drugs apparently arise because they bind copper in the body and cause a localised copper deficiency in the tissues.

Unfortunately, copper salicylate or other effective copper complexes are not normally available or only in very low doses, presumably because they cannot be patented. However, they are relatively easy to make for someone who wants to experiment. Order salicylic acid through a cooperating pharmacist and dissolve 2 g or about half a teaspoonful in half a litre of hot water.

Use covered glassware and distilled or de-ionised water and several pieces of copper with a large surface area immersed in it. Keep it warm, between 60º and 90ºC or just below boiling. Add more water as required and adjust the final volume to 500 ml. At first a light yellow-greenish colour develops, but at one point the colour considerably deepens. This may happen after 15 to 20 hours of heating and you may now let it cool and fill into a glass bottle.

Near the end of the heating process and during storage black copper oxide starts forming and slowly accumulates at the bottom. This is due to copper being converted from the original one-valent copper (I) salicylate to two-valent copper (II) salicylate. With this, the salicylic acid binds only half of the dissolved copper and the rest becomes copper oxide. The effectiveness of the solution does not seem to be affected by this and the amount of copper in the complex is not related to its potency. From time to time you may decant the solution from any settled copper oxide and crystals or filter it through tissue paper.

Copper (I) salicylate is a strong antioxidant and also appears to have good anti-inflammatory qualities, but all the published papers are on copper (II) salicylate. However the only data for a Cu (I) complex that I could find (penicillamine) showed it to have even stronger anti-inflammatory activity than the corresponding Cu (II) complex. Initially copper (I) will dominate in the self-prepared copper salicylate but the more copper oxide precipitates the more will copper (II) gain the upper hand. While salicylic acid only dissolves in hot water, copper (II) salicylate is easily soluble in cold water and is very stable and generally well tolerated when taken orally.

Copper salicylate is also excellent for external use as packs or rubs on sites of tumours and inflammation, also rubbing it on skin prone to skin cancer. To improve its skin absorption you may mix it with some aloe vera gel or follow the copper salicylate rub with some aloe vera.

For internal use with generalised inflammations or other indications 60 mg of copper salicylate have been used in clinical trials once or twice and up to four times daily. Try a teaspoonful (approximately 25 mg of copper salicylate) three times daily in liquids with meals, preferably under professional supervision. For short-term use you may also double this amount. When it produces the desired effect, cut back to a maintenance dose of 1 teaspoonful a day or interrupt the intake after 2 weeks to see what happens.

Copper (I) salicylate is a strong antioxidant and may interfere with oxygen therapy. Therefore, it is advisable to alternate periods of taking high doses of copper salicylate with periods of intensive oxygen therapy. However, external application of copper salicylate should still be fine during oxygen therapy.

Another possibility of making copper salicylate yourself is by ingesting sodium salicylate and a copper chelate together. Copper salicylate then appears to form in the stomach. In some countries sodium salicylate is available as tablets, in others it may be obtained from a friendly chemist/pharmacist as a crystallised powder. Copper chelate, commonly as amino acid chelate or gluconate, may be available from a health food shop or over the Internet. Taking a 650 mg tablet of sodium salicylate together with 5 mg of copper in chelated form has reportedly eliminated severe arthritic pain. As maintenance dose a 350 mg tablet of sodium salicylate together with 2.5 mg of copper have been taken up to three times a day. If the sodium salicylate is available as powder, you may assume that a level teaspoonful is about 4 g. By dividing this into 6 equal portions you will have about 650 mg per portion.

You also find a source of copper salicylate tablets on the Internet or you may be able to obtain copper (II) salicylate crystals from a supplier of laboratory or fine chemicals. In this case you could divide a rounded teaspoonful into 100 equal parts, each part would then be approximately 50 mg.

For a potent anti-viral remedy you may produce copper ascorbate. This is not difficult either. The only problem is that ascorbic acid easily becomes oxidised in contact with metal. Therefore, it is best to exclude all air. Bring some distilled or de-ionised water to boiling and, as hot as possible, fill a 500 ml glass or hard plastic container nearly to the top. Immerse a piece of copper and add 4 to 5 g or about one teaspoon of ascorbic acid powder. Keep refrigerated and remove the copper after a few days. After part of it has been used minimise the air space by filling it into a smaller bottle or jar. As an infection fighter try a teaspoonful several times a day for up to 2 weeks.

Copper salicylate is a very stable complex and most of it appears to be excreted unchanged. Therefore, it may be regarded more as a remedy rather than a food supplement. Nevertheless, when taking this or other copper complexes, colloids or chelates over a longer period it is advisable to take additional zinc, about 30 mg a day, in order to avoid a zinc deficiency from developing.

Finally I want to stress that the use of copper salicylate and ascorbate, especially when you make these yourself, is strictly experimental and no one can take any responsibility for what you are doing. If in doubt, then use it only externally. Individuals who are sensitive to salicylates need to be extra careful but I believe that even then it will generally be well tolerated. Handle copper salicylate with care, it stains garments.

I believe that colloidal copper has similar beneficial properties as copper salicylate and you might alternate using both with some longer breaks in-between. You can make colloidal copper in the same way as colloidal silver, just use two strips of copper instead of silver electrodes. However, the use of colloidal copper is experimental as well and you have to find out by yourself how much to take and how beneficial it is for you.

The Schweitzer Formula

Zinc has strong anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties as well but can become deficient with a high copper intake. Therefore, it is usually best to increase the intake of both minerals together. With a high copper intake, also a high zinc supplementation should be used. This may be best in the form of Schweitzer Formula, a complex formed by zinc (oxide or carbonate), boron (boric acid) and salicylic acid. This is an excellent antibiotic, disinfectant, fungicide, anti-inflammatory and healing remedy.

The Schweitzer Formula was developed 1915 in Germany and sold worldwide since 1920. In addition to any kind of infection or inflammation, it has been used in cancer treatment, to improve the immune response and blood oxygenation. Applied externally it helps to heal injuries and skin diseases, including acne, scarring varicose veins and varicose ulcers.

You can easily make the Schweitzer Formula yourself. Dissolve 9.2 g of salicylic acid, 2.1 g of boric acid and 2.7 g of zinc oxide or 4 g of zinc carbonate in 2 litres of hot water. You may get these ingredients from a pharmacist or supplier of fine chemicals and have exact quantities weight out. However, it is sufficient to use approximate amounts. You may use 2 level teaspoons of salicylic acid and half a teaspoon each of boric acid and zinc oxide or one level teaspoon of zinc carbonate.

However, in Australia boric acid has now been scheduled as a prescription poison. Apparently eating large amounts of boric acid mixed with castor sugar that the parents had used to eliminate ants poisoned some infants. If you cannot obtain boric acid from a friendly chemist, you may use borax instead. This introduces some additional sodium ions. While this is not desirable, I do not expect this to significantly reduce the healing qualities of the Schweitzer Formula. To get the same amount of boron you may use about 30% more borax than boric acid.

Use distilled or de-ionised water and a non-metal container. Heat for about an hour and stir occasionally with a non-metal spoon until no more of the zinc oxide or zinc carbonate at the bottom of the container seems to dissolve. Then decant or filter into a glass container and store in a dark and cool place. Any surplus of zinc oxide or carbonate that remains undissolved shows that all the boric acid and salicylic acid have been used up. However, any surplus of boric acid would be beneficial and just supply additional boron.

As a biochemist I do not see a difference between using this solution directly and letting it crystallise and then dissolving the crystals. However, I have not been able to verify this in a clinical trial. If you do want to crystallise the complex, then let the water evaporate very slowly in a flat non-metal tray covered with fine gauze. As a general rule, the slower the crystallisation, the bigger the crystals. Therefore, keep the tray undisturbed in a cool place. For quick crystallisation and smaller crystals you may expose the tray to direct sunlight. For use you may then dissolve the crystals again in 2 litres of hot water.

As with copper salicylate, there are no exact guidelines on how much to take. A tablespoonful has been taken 3 times daily with liquid or meals for extended periods. For shorter periods this dose has been doubled. It is also good to rub onto the skin, especially where there are any problems.

You may take this at the ratio of one tablespoon of Schweitzer Formula to one teaspoon of copper salicylate. For long-term use I would take one spoonful of each daily. I believe that long-term use of copper or zinc should be balanced by taking the other mineral as well, be it as salicylate complex, colloid or conventional remedy. I also believe that copper and zinc as complexes or colloids are safer and more effective than the long-term use of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs.

One tablespoonful of Schweitzer contains about 15 mg of zinc, 15 mg of boric acid or 2.5 mg of boron and 70 mg of salicylic acid. As with copper salicylate, most of these can be expected to be eliminated from the body as a complex. Therefore, Schweitzer Formula cannot be regarded as a zinc or boron supplement and these may need to be additionally supplemented in a different form. However, to assess any potential toxicity, we may assume that the complex completely disintegrates in the body. This would then supply only relatively low levels of the individual ingredients. Twice these amounts of zinc and boron are recommended as being beneficial and much higher amounts have been used in nutritional therapy. Therefore, I cannot see any possible toxicity at least up to 3 tablespoons daily.

Also many commonly used foods are quite high in salicylates. Some individuals, especially hyperactive children are sensitive to salicylates and get a reaction from it. However, I believe that this is due to the chelating effect of salicylic acid, which may cause zinc and copper deficiency in the body. Therefore, in the form of zinc and copper complexes, salicylates may not normally cause a reaction in susceptible individuals.

After a period of use, it is advisable to interrupt using these remedies for a while and observe any effects. Schweitzer Formula in high amounts is being used extensively in the healing system of Body Electronics. Finally, I want to stress again, that the use of these remedies over long periods or in high doses is experimental and you must be prepared to take responsibility for any side effects yourself.

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