Hello Everyone

Here are some great kids paying tribute to the cover of the Failsafe Cookbook – thanks Jodie!

As Covid-19 continues to dominate our world, Howard and I would like to thank failsafe facebook group members for their continuing support and kindness to each other.

Coronavirus-related topics in Failsafe Newsletter 97 include an article about the dangers of antidepressants and the link between diet and depression. Positive feedback includes this comment from Julie: “As a veteran on the subject, this wonderful article shows, if read thoroughly, carefully and without bias and with professional medical investigation, that people's lives could potentially be revitalised by something as basic as food 💗”

And there's a bonus issue Failsafe Newsletter 98 just out too. Latest info and support from people like you.

As usual, the reader stories are so interesting.  My favourites in 97 include Sarah's story:  "I  gradually slipped back to eating foods I know I can't tolerate ... During lockdown I reached my worst ... migraine, sleeplessness, moody, irritable, always waking tired and unmotivated ...it all turned around within 3 days of getting back on track" [1572]; and Terry's story in the facebook ruminations thread: "I have struggled with all of the obsessive rumination feelings most of my adult life...I am now strict diet, I have patience, feel joy in life and look beyond every issue to see the positive, nothing gets to me..." [1569]

Other fascinating facebook threads include the effect of salicylates on appetite, eg: "I am a hungry hippo when I eat sals. Within a couple of days without my appetite drops right off" and "As a 48 year old ... Always having a battle with obesity. I too cannot find enough food in the house when I eat too many sals" [1574]. Plus the question What made you go failsafe? with a range of answers such as "Amines makes my 5yr old aggressive, sals make her adhd and very defiant. Both affect her sleep" [1573].

There's a new sulphites story collection - we were surprised by the number of heart rhythm and atrial fibrillation. Also in this newsletter, latest research including A1 milk linked to asthma risk, a much-read article about how our food 'unregulation' system actually works for food additives, answers to reader questions about gin and others and a recipe for yummy Pea-green sauce in Cooks Corner.

And some good news! - our DVD Fed Up with Children's Behaviour is now available free on youtube. We really enjoyed this feedback after the Newsletter came out "Thanks for everything you do. It makes a MASSIVE difference! May you be blessed, also for putting your dvd available free!!" - Diana

Now read on...and stay safe.

 - Sue Dengate