With the help of Copilot (AI), I have created an anti-neuropathy recipe, complete with almost 20 ingredients. Some you might not be able to find, and some you might not be able to find in the quality desired. Still if you suffer neuropathy, serve yourself well by brewing up this concoction.
This recipe is more than just helpful—it’s urgent, especially for those aging and suffering from this ravaging nerve disease. No neurological condition is growing faster than diabetic neuropathy. And when diabetic neuropathy is coupled with the other forms of neuropathy, it becomes the leading cause of disability and illness. Studies indicate that between 27% and 39 percent of those age 65 and older have peripheral neuropathy. Some suffer worse than others, but it is an astounding percentage of our population to be left suffering with little treatment other than pain pills. Of those aged 85 and older, 54% show at least some signs of neuropathy.
Neuropathy is a quiet villain— it robs people of sensation, balance, and vitality. We speak of quality of life? Neuropathy leads these seniors away from quality living perhaps as much as any other ailment. If we can do something, we should.
And now, the recipe:
🧾 Ingredients & Benefits
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
May help relieve neuropathy symptoms through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Contains piperine, which facilitates the absorption of curcumin into the bloodstream.
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Contains curcumin—anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective. Shown in limited studies to reverse neuropathy.
½ tsp cinnamon
Supports blood sugar balance, which is crucial for nerve health.
1 to 2 tsp collagen powder
May support nerve sheath integrity and repair, especially when paired with vitamin C.
⅛ to ¼ tsp vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid or acerola cherry)
Supports collagen synthesis and provides antioxidant protection.
¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Contains capsaicin, which desensitizes pain receptors, reduces inflammation, and improves blood flow.
¼ to ½ tsp ALCAR – Acetyl-L-carnitine
Supports nerve regeneration, enhances nerve growth factor synthesis, and repairs nerve membranes.
¼ to ½ tsp benfotiamine
A fat-soluble vitamin B1 derivative that supports nerve repair and reduces glycation damage.
¼ to ½ tsp magnesium glycinate powder
Calms nerve excitability and supports overall nerve function.
¼ tsp alpha lipoic acid powder
Potent antioxidant that improves blood sugar regulation and reduces oxidative stress on nerves.
1½ tsp liquid fish oil (triglyceride form)
Provides omega-3 fatty acids—EPA and DHA—which reduce inflammation, support nerve regeneration, and protect the myelin sheath.
1 tbsp chia seeds
Rich in omega-3s, magnesium, and antioxidants. Supports nerve health, reduces inflammation, and stabilizes blood sugar.
Note: Soak in boiling water for 10–15 minutes before adding to the shake to improve digestibility and texture.
½ tsp phosphatidylcholine powder (PC)
Supports cellular membrane repair and helps release stored synthetic B6 from tissues. Aids liver detoxification and nerve sheath integrity.
½ tsp modified citrus pectin (MCP)
Binds excess B6 and other toxins for safe elimination. Supports gentle detox and immune modulation.
¼ tsp liposomal glutathione
Neutralizes oxidative stress and supports liver detox pathways. Enhances cellular resilience during B6 clearance.
¼ tsp palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Reduces neuroinflammation and pain signaling. Supports nerve repair and calms hypersensitive neurons.
1 tsp dandelion root powder
Stimulates liver and kidney detoxification. May help flush excess B6 and reduce inflammation.
Optional: castor oil pack (external use only)
Apply to abdomen or lower back to stimulate lymphatic flow and support liver detox. Not for ingestion.
🧠 Ingredient Quality Notes
Phosphatidylcholine (PC)
Choose powdered or liposomal form derived from sunflower lecithin (non-GMO). Avoid soy-based PC if sensitive.
Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP)
Use low molecular weight, enzymatically modified pectin for optimal absorption. Look for clinically tested brands.
Liposomal Glutathione
Choose liposomal form for superior bioavailability. Store in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidation.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Use micronized or ultra-micronized form for better absorption. Look for third-party purity testing.
Dandelion Root
Use organic, dried root powder or extract. Avoid blends with added laxatives or stimulants.
Castor Oil (external)
Use cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil. Apply with a flannel cloth and heat pack for 30–45 minutes.
🍓 Flavor Enhancements
This shake can be enhanced with fruits or flavorings that have neuropathy-fighting properties of their own, such as:
An Emergency
No Fan of Mamdani
But there's mud in the pie. Vertical integration is not illegal in and of itself. No; it's only illegal if a company uses that control to block rivals. Loophole, mud in the pie—call it what you want, but the horse is getting away.
Perhaps the industry that attracts the most attention when it comes to vertical integration is the oil industry—"Big Oil," as it may be known to you. Oil companies often control the process from exploration and drilling wells to transportation by pipelines and tankers, to refining, to market and selling.
You might say, now hold on here. Oil companies don't own the gas stations. Those stations are independently owned. Yes. I suppose they are what is called "branded" stations—stations that operate under the name, logo, and fuel supply of an oil company even though they are owned and run independently.
Bottom line is, to a significant extent, Big Oil runs the show all the way from drilling the wells to selling the gas. That's vertical integration, and it remains something that often is not a good thing. For one thing, it gives the oil company leeway to set its own prices. The oil companies like that, but you don't.
So, just wondering: Why aren't we doing something about this?
Who Is the Criminal?
You say the Colorado River Basin doesn't have enough water? One small shift could make a massive difference. And it would be easy to do—
If only we would do it.
It’s no secret that agricultural water use is a major factor in the West’s water crisis. About 74% of all water diverted from the Colorado River Basin goes to agriculture. Most of that is used to irrigate crops like alfalfa, hay, and pasture. In Utah, alfalfa alone consumes more than half of the state’s agricultural water.
Solve that problem, and you’ve gone a long way toward solving the bigger one.
Roughly 30–40% of Utah’s alfalfa is still flood irrigated. That’s an estimate, but whatever the exact figure, it’s significant. Why? Because about 50% of the water used in flood irrigation is lost—to runoff, evaporation, or deep percolation.
Do the math:
That means millions of acre-feet of water are wasted every year—water that could be saved by switching to more efficient irrigation systems. Even at their worst, sprinkler systems lose less water. Well-managed systems retain 70–85% of their water. Drip and low-elevation sprinklers push efficiency up to 95%.
So why aren’t we doing this?
We are—slowly. But the real barrier is infrastructure. To replace open ditches with pressurized systems, we need pumps, pressure regulators, pipelines, sprinkler or drip components, control systems, filtration—and skilled labor to install and maintain it all.
Estimated total bill: $4 billion. Utah’s state budget for 2026 is $30.8 billion, so this would represent about 13% of the annual budget.
Do it. And do it now. Come up with the money. Urgency demands it.
Some say it could take 10–20 years to complete the transition. Qater rights issues can be resolved faster with political will, but the real challenge is accelerating the infrastructure buildout.
And that can be done—if we commit the $4 billion and act with the urgency this crisis demands. With funding in place and focused execution, Utah could complete the transition in four years or less.
Do it.
