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Fat & Cancer, Brain Plastic, Hydrogen & A Recommended Product

In This Issue: 

  • Fat Fuels Cancer!
  • How Plastic Gets Into Your Brain
  • Do You Need More Hydrogen?
  • A Rare Product Recommendation

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Message from Bernadette Wulf

Happy LughnasadhGreetings,

Happy Lughnasadh—the first harvest celebration of the year in the Celtic Calender.

Here in Sonoma County, CA, we’ve already been harvesting for weeks. Our Santa Rosa plum tree had a bountiful crop, and we’ve had three big basil harvests so far, enough to make pesto pasta for eight people each time… and we really like to pile on the pesto!

Even our baby apricot and peach trees gave us a couple of delicious fruits. Now if the weather would just warm up, all those green tomatoes would ripen. Nothing like vine-ripe tomatoes to make pesto pasta even better!

I hope you are harvesting all your favorites too.

WulfWorks News

I’ve been busy for the past week updating my Pinterest boards. I love the way my page looks so harmonious now. Check it out and follow me here: https://www.pinterest.com/wulfworks

And don’t forget about our Whispers in the Grove Tree Spirit Workshop—Saturday August 2nd. The trees are ready to share their wisdom with you. I’d love to see you there (recording will be available too).

Have questions or comments? —>>> Email Bernadette <<<— Please use this link and do not hit reply to this post or I may never get your message.

To your health and happiness!
Bernadette Wulf
WulfWorks.com – HealItAll.com – Eat Plants for Life

fat fuels cancer!Fat Fuels Cancer!

I wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard the “sugar feeds cancer” hype. It is so prevalent that even those who know next to nothing about nutrition keep repeating it to each other.

Sadly, that often leads people to cut carbs, load up on fats (because you’ve got to get the calories somewhere) and avoid fruits, which are some of the most cleansing foods on the planet.

The truth is that sugar feeds ALL cells. We can’t live without it.

I don’t mean processed white sugar. I mean the healthy natural complex carbs and sugars found in whole foods like fruits, starchy vegetables, and whole grains.

And guess what. It turns out that sugar wasn’t the worst offender after all. Those high-fat keto and paleo diets got it all wrong, because all that fat is the perfect food for cancer metastasis. Here’s what nutritionfacts.org had to say about it:

“Lipid metabolism fuels cancer’s spread.” Cancer cells love fat and cholesterol. The reason is that so much energy is stored in fat. “Hence, CD36+ metastatic cells might take advantage of this feature to obtain the high amount of energy that is likely to be required for them to anchor and survive at sites distant from the primary tumour”—to set up shop throughout the body.

“The time when glucose [sugar] was considered as the major, if not only, fuel to support cancer cell proliferation is over.” There appears to be “a fatter way to metastasize.” No wonder high-fat diets (HFD) may “play a crucial role in increasing the risk of different cancer types, and a number of clinical studies have linked HFD with several advanced cancers.”

Don’t get me wrong, we all need some of the so called “good fats,” but only about 10 – 20% of our calories should come from fat… maybe 30% if you are highly active.

Read more about the fat and cancer connection — https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/dietary-components-that-may-cause-cancer-to-metastasize/?mc_cid=cf6d85a330&mc_eid=b3ae4ef632

Tylenol affects brain functionHow Plastic Gets Into Your Brain

According to SmithsonianMag.com, “the human brain may contain up to a spoon’s worth of tiny plastic shards—not a spoonful, but the same weight (about seven grams) as a plastic spoon, according to new findings published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine.”

Yikes! That doesn’t sound good at all. (I was tempted to put a plastic spoon in that brain image, but I’ll just let you picture it for yourself).

Where does it all come from? Here’s what NaturalHealth365 reports:

The worst plastic criminals
The study analyzed 600 scenarios and identified the biggest offenders:

Bottles caused 31% of all contamination cases.  Water bottles, juice bottles, any beverage container – opening them means consuming plastic.

Tea bags ranked second.  Your soothing cup of tea may contain thousands of plastic particles released during the steeping process.

Takeout containers and food packaging were major sources.  Polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers shed more plastic than other materials.

Ultra-processed foods had dramatically higher contamination levels than fresh foods because they come into contact with plastic equipment during multiple processing steps.

Certain plastics are worse offenders.  Polystyrene (recycling code 6) was among the worst, while plastics with recycling code 3 contain dangerous phthalates that can migrate into food.

Tea bags! That healthy brew might not be so healthy after all. But don’t despair. There are some great companies out there that have plastic-free bags. I was happy to learn that two of my faves have no plastic in their tea bags:

Traditional Medicinals – Our local organic tea company—right here in the tiny town of Graton, CA.

Numi Organic Tea – “We use biodegradable, unbleached Manila hemp fiber for our tea bags. They are Non-GMO verified and will degrade over time in a normal compost heap.”

Here’s wishing you a plastic free brain!

Read more about plastics in your food and how to avoid them — https://www.naturalhealth365.com/scientists-discover-your-food-packaging-is-poisoning-you-with-microscopic-plastic-particles.html

Hydrogen water benefitsDo You Need More Hydrogen?

I recently listened to a very interesting interview about molecular hydrogen and how it can improve so many aspects of our health. Apparently we humans used to produce lots of hydrogen in our gut when we ate a lot more fiber. Now most people don’t produce any!

They made this stuff sound so good—and with no side effects—that I ordered a pack to try (link below). I’m not an affiliate or anything. The only reason I’m sharing this is because the studies, and personal experiences of the speakers, make it sound so helpful… and I know Ari Whitten is a reliable source of information.

I’ve had five days to try it and I can report that it is enjoyable to drink and it gives me a little energy boost. Can’t argue with that!

I asked Chatty to give me a brief summary of the interview to share with you, but I hope you will listen to (or read) the whole thing. It’s fascinating.

Molecular Hydrogen with Alex Tarnava (Condensed)

Alex Tarnava, creator of the first effective-dose molecular hydrogen supplement, shares insights on how H₂—hydrogen gas dissolved in water—can support health and resilience.

What It Is
Molecular hydrogen (H₂) is like carbonation but with hydrogen instead of CO₂. Drinking hydrogen-rich water delivers H₂ to the gut and organs, where it interacts with the microbiome and liver for systemic benefits.

Why We Need It
Historically, high-fiber diets fueled natural hydrogen production in the gut. Today’s low-fiber diets and widespread gut dysbiosis reduce this, especially in aging and overweight individuals.

Health Benefits
Hydrogen acts like “exercise for your mitochondria,” triggering healthy stress responses without suppressing natural processes. Research shows it may help:

    • Reverse metabolic syndrome and fatty liver
    • Support weight loss and better body composition
    • Improve brain function, sleep, and pain levels
    • Boost recovery, gut health, and senior strength

Safe & Smart Use
Hydrogen is extremely safe, with no known toxicity or upper limit. It works only when the body needs it. For best results, dissolve tablet in room-temp water and drink quickly on an empty stomach—especially before exercise.

This supplement offers a simple, science-backed tool to counter modern lifestyle imbalances.

Want to give Molecular Hydrogen a try? Here’s where you can order it: https://humanoptimization.com/products/molecular-hydrogen/

Learn more about benefits of hydrogen water/tabs: Scroll down the page for the audio version and written transcript — https://theenergyblueprint.com/molecular-hydrogen-alex-tarnav

Annmarie skin care is the best!A Rare Product Recommendation

It’s not often that I promote commercial products, but I love Annmarie Skin Care products so much I want to share them with you!

I’ve been following Annmarie Gianni and her husband Kevin since 2008, before she even launched her skin care line. They really care about health and the environment.

When she launched her products in 2009, I thought they were too expensive and I tried several other “natural” skin care products instead. But when I finally got around to trying Annmarie’s, I was amazed at how long they last and how effective they are. A little goes a long way!

What I love most is knowing their herbs are organic or ethically wildcrafted, hand-picked from nature where they grow strongest, and they come in glass bottles, which is so much better for the environment (and our brains).

Their Anti-Aging Facial Oil is like liquid gold that smells delicious and protects my skin without making it break out like other oils do. No sketchy chemicals or commercial farming shortcuts!

The fact that they’re featured in The New York Times and Vogue doesn’t hurt either. With over 4,000 five-star reviews, I’m clearly not alone in my obsession.

Whether you’re dealing with fine lines, sensitive skin, or just want that natural radiance, this company gets it. Pure ingredients, real results, happy skin! Plus their environmentally friendly packaging shows their commitment to purity and sustainability.

Check out Annmarie skin care products here — https://shop.annmariegianni.com/