Opinion

Suppose the prescription drug is actually interfering with the absorption of the nutritional supplement.

Vegetables are harmful! At least that is what the headline in the newspaper screamed. Beyond the headline for attention was the story of green onions being the common denominator of an outbreak of deadly hepatitis. Trouble is, the green onions weren’t the culprit but rather how they were grown and handled. And that these are out of season.

I take this every day at 20 mg per day in divided doses. Here is a quick review of a unique supplement. Serrapeptase is an enzyme produced by silkworms. Serrapeptase appears to dissolve all nonliving tissue including blood clots (though it is not a blood thinner), cysts, arterial plaque and inflammation both acute and chronic. In the Med-Line search I did, I found positive reports on the thinning of phlegm, reduction of swelling/carpal tunnel, venous disease (especially leg swelling or varicose veins), fluid build-up (edema), as a very fast anti-inflammatory, pain reduction/ swelling from engorged breasts, as a clot buster and reducing infections especially from bacteria (for instance bladder infection). This information comes from highly credible sources.

Endometriosis is very common. Reportedly, this is found in as many as 7 percent of women in the U.S. There is an overproduction and unusual distribution of cells that should be limited to the uterus. These cells can be found almost anyplace inside the body. Trouble is, they remain as active cells and cause a wide range of pain and discomfort. Sometimes, infertility is caused by this disorder. Often, medical treatment is necessary.

I probably should have expounded more in this space last week on the absurdity of Eureka Springs city attorney Forrest Jacobi attempting to bill the Lovely County Citizen’s parent company, CherryRoad Media, more than $16,000 for the city’s responses to our requests for public information pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act dating back to 2019.

I jumped the gun in this space a couple of weeks ago, it seems. I only thought Eureka Springs city attorney Forrest Jacobi had come to his senses regarding the city’s attempts to overcharge me for responding to a Freedom of Information Act request.

By now, everyone who reads this paper on a regular basis should be keenly aware of my appreciation for the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. It’s a powerful tool for journalists and citizens alike and an important safeguard to ensure government transparency.

The filing period for candidates seeking city offices begins Wednesday and runs for one week. It might be a very interesting week, especially in Eureka Springs.