Gel Caps vs Veggie Caps

For most people it’s easy to choose which one is more appealing. Veggie caps of course! What is this based on? Research? No, it’s based on the popular belief that veggie caps are healthier than gel caps. And of course if you are a vegetarian you naturally prefer veggie caps.

This question is not so easily answered when it comes to Dr. Hulda Clark’s protocols. As a scientist it’s important not to fall prey to popular belief or general opinions. You may not think this happens but unfortunately it does happen in science as well as in general culture. Of course the most frequent fault of science is to favor the side of those who paid for the research.

Dr. Clark analyzes empty capsules as she does all raw materials, using her specially developed electronic methods. Frequently products investigated do not pass the test. We have noticed that the more components a product is made out of the more likely the product will not pass.

Take the case of capsules. Generally people favor veggie capsules. However, based on her testing, Dr. Clark has long favored gel caps. Veggie caps were developed only after gel caps had been on the market for decades. Gel caps, although unappealing to some, are easier to make and contain fewer ingredients. This is in alignment with our experience: the less processed food is, the purer it is.

Although gel caps are made out of bovine gelatin, Dr. Clark, based on her findings, is certain that our gel caps contain no prions that cause “mad cow” disease, or any other impurities. We buy capsules and raw materials only from reputable suppliers with strict quality control. Our supplier of gel caps never uses bones from the bovine cranium and spine, precisely to avoid this problem.

Wildcrafting Guidelines

If you are an aspiring wildcrafter, here are some ethical harvesting guidelines you may wish to follow. Gather leaves after the plant has flowered to ensure enough photosynthesis potential to flower and seed-out. When harvesting bark, try to find branches that have been downed by snow or heavy winds. If that is not possible, prune a limb and peel the bark instead of peeling from the main trunk. Use the small twigs as well. Make sure you seal up the wound with mud after the incision is made. This helps protect the tree from disease or bug infestation at the wound. When gathering flowers, make sure the plants will produce enough flowers to regenerate itself. When gathering roots, try to avoid steep terrain where erosion is more apt to occur. Find low-sloped areas instead. Fall or spring is the best time to gather roots. If it is a perennial plant, gather in the fall after seeds have been dispersed.  If you can, gather your herbs more than 500 yards away from roads. And, if you gather on private property, make sure you get permission from the landowner. Usually landowners are more than happy that you have volunteered to “weed” from them.

For a detailed account of ethical wildcrafting, see The EcoHerbalist’s Fieldbook, by Gregory Tilford, available at Amazon.com.

Got Zinc?

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that has functions as part of about 300 different enzymes. As such, Zinc plays a role in virtually all biochemical pathways and physiological processes. More than 90% of the body’s Zinc is stored in the bones (30%) and muscles (60%), but Zinc is also found in practically all body tissues. The richest dietary source of Zinc is seafood (especially oysters), meat, fish, eggs, and poultry.

IRON: Red Blood Booster

A primary component of hemoglobin, Iron supports the day-to-day workings of the human body. Your body relies on hemoglobin to distribute oxygen to cells. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment in blood. It’s the stuff that makes blood red. The best way to boost your red blood cell count is to make sure you have plenty of Iron in your diet. A healthy supply of Iron helps ensure healthy circulation and oxygenation of your body. Increasing the oxygen content of your bloodstream helps the heart to deliver oxygen to your body more effectively.