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Skin Wars with Richard L Kuhns B.S.Ch.E., and co-host, Robin
Guest, Carrie Ann Allman - Navigating Morgellons, Holistic Protocols, Supplement Science, and Community Support
This podcast episode features experts Richard Kunes and Carrie Anne discussing the multifaceted challenges of Morgellons disease, Lyme, and skin parasites. The conversation highlights the importance of a structured diet, environmental disinfection, and the scientific comparison of supplements like Glutathione and Quercetin. It emphasizes a holistic "tree" approach to healing, where diet serves as the foundation for recovery.
Understanding Symptoms and Co-factors
Morgellons is characterized by atypical filaments and fibers growing from the skin, often accompanied by intense itching, biting sensations, and non-healing lesions. However, the hosts note that these symptoms are frequently complicated by co-factors such as Collembola (springtails), which are rod-shaped organisms capable of jumping, and various skin fungi. Distinguishing between these is vital; for instance, biting sensations from Collembola remain stationary, whereas fungal sensations tend to migrate across the body.
The "Tree" Protocol: Diet and Environment
Richard Kunes describes his recovery protocol using a tree metaphor: the diet is the "trunk," while various supplements and therapies are the "branches." He argues that without the foundational diet and rigorous environmental disinfection, other treatments are ineffective. Because parasites can drop from the body and contaminate living spaces, disinfecting the environment is mandatory to prevent continuous reinfection. Furthermore, while many "fads" like tobacco or baking soda emerge in the community, Kunes suggests that only those that support the body's pH or immune response provide lasting value.
Supplement Comparison: The Case for Glutathione
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on comparing Quercetin, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), and Glutathione. While Quercetin is recognized as a potent anti-inflammatory and histamine regulator, Kunes advocates for Glutathione (specifically a patented form called MAX-1) as the superior choice. He highlights Glutathione's unique ability to recycle vitamins A, C, and E, detoxify metals, and protect DNA from the modifications allegedly caused by Morgellons. He notes that standard "reduced" glutathione supplements have poor absorption, whereas specialized formulations can boost cellular levels significantly.
Social Support and Environmental Stressors
The emotional toll of Morgellons is exacerbated by a lack of spousal or family support, which the hosts describe as starting a recovery journey at a "minus 50" disadvantage. Beyond social factors, the discussion touches on modern environmental stressors, including EMF/5G sensitivity and the impact of glyphosate on gut health. The hosts suggest that these factors may contribute to the "synthetic" nature of the disease, which they believe involves the body self-assembling filaments from keratin and collagen.
This Skin Wars episode discussion, reinforces that overcoming Morgellons requires a disciplined, multi-dimensional strategy. By focusing on the "trunk" of the protocol—diet and environmental hygiene—and utilizing high-absorption cellular support like Glutathione, patients can move toward recovery despite the lack of recognition from traditional medicine.
Guest, Carrie Ann Allman - Navigating Morgellons, Holistic Protocols, Supplement Science, and Community Support
This podcast episode features experts Richard Kunes and Carrie Anne discussing the multifaceted challenges of Morgellons disease, Lyme, and skin parasites. The conversation highlights the importance of a structured diet, environmental disinfection, and the scientific comparison of supplements like Glutathione and Quercetin. It emphasizes a holistic "tree" approach to healing, where diet serves as the foundation for recovery.
Understanding Symptoms and Co-factors
Morgellons is characterized by atypical filaments and fibers growing from the skin, often accompanied by intense itching, biting sensations, and non-healing lesions. However, the hosts note that these symptoms are frequently complicated by co-factors such as Collembola (springtails), which are rod-shaped organisms capable of jumping, and various skin fungi. Distinguishing between these is vital; for instance, biting sensations from Collembola remain stationary, whereas fungal sensations tend to migrate across the body.
The "Tree" Protocol: Diet and Environment
Richard Kunes describes his recovery protocol using a tree metaphor: the diet is the "trunk," while various supplements and therapies are the "branches." He argues that without the foundational diet and rigorous environmental disinfection, other treatments are ineffective. Because parasites can drop from the body and contaminate living spaces, disinfecting the environment is mandatory to prevent continuous reinfection. Furthermore, while many "fads" like tobacco or baking soda emerge in the community, Kunes suggests that only those that support the body's pH or immune response provide lasting value.
Supplement Comparison: The Case for Glutathione
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on comparing Quercetin, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), and Glutathione. While Quercetin is recognized as a potent anti-inflammatory and histamine regulator, Kunes advocates for Glutathione (specifically a patented form called MAX-1) as the superior choice. He highlights Glutathione's unique ability to recycle vitamins A, C, and E, detoxify metals, and protect DNA from the modifications allegedly caused by Morgellons. He notes that standard "reduced" glutathione supplements have poor absorption, whereas specialized formulations can boost cellular levels significantly.
Social Support and Environmental Stressors
The emotional toll of Morgellons is exacerbated by a lack of spousal or family support, which the hosts describe as starting a recovery journey at a "minus 50" disadvantage. Beyond social factors, the discussion touches on modern environmental stressors, including EMF/5G sensitivity and the impact of glyphosate on gut health. The hosts suggest that these factors may contribute to the "synthetic" nature of the disease, which they believe involves the body self-assembling filaments from keratin and collagen.
This Skin Wars episode discussion, reinforces that overcoming Morgellons requires a disciplined, multi-dimensional strategy. By focusing on the "trunk" of the protocol—diet and environmental hygiene—and utilizing high-absorption cellular support like Glutathione, patients can move toward recovery despite the lack of recognition from traditional medicine.
LaGrave Live
LIVE Evening Worship Service - Forgiven and Blessed - 2026-02-22
About The Service:
Rev. Kristy Manion will lead us in worship and will preach on Psalm 32.
Order of Worship:
https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload...
About Us:
We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm during the summer months)
We'd love to hear from you:
Connection: https://www.lagrave.org/contact
Let us pray for you:
Prayer: https://www.lagrave.org/prayerrequest/
Giving: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Givi...
The February special offering is for The Bridge. The Bridge is part of Arbor Circle, which offers emergency shelter for youths, and additional counseling for youths and their families.
Listen on the go:
Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/LGPodAmazonMusic
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3tuOdwQ
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/LGPodGoogle
Soundcloud: / lagravecrc
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yXDFaT
Follow us!
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Instagram: / lagravecrc
Website: https://www.lagrave.org
#LaGrave #LaGraveCRC
This worship service at La Grave Church marks the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a period dedicated to contemplating human limits, sin, and the joyful necessity of a Savior. Through liturgy, missionary testimony, and an exploration of Psalm 32, the congregation is invited to move from the "wasting away" of unconfessed sin into the restorative grace of divine forgiveness.
The Call to Worship and the Lenten Journey
The service opens with a call to recognize Jesus, even when the world fails to do so, asking for faith to see His glory and wisdom. As the first Sunday of Lent, the liturgy emphasizes that while this season involves reflecting on sin and the need for saving, it is ultimately grounded in the "joyful truth" of having a Savior. This is reinforced by a reading from Acts, where the Apostle Paul proclaims that through Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and a justification unattainable under the Law of Moses are now available to all who believe.
Ministry Spotlight: Resonate Global Mission in Hungary
Jeff and Julie Baumann, missionaries serving in Budapest, shared the story of Pamela Shammas to illustrate God’s "surprises" in mission work. Pamela, a Syrian Christian from Aleppo, fled the war to study psychology in Hungary on a scholarship. After connecting with the Baumanns' church and university fellowship, she eventually joined the "Cohort Europe Program." She is now serving as a missionary herself, working with refugees in Berlin. The Baumanns highlighted how their ministry has evolved from direct refugee aid to supporting "people on the move" who fall between traditional legal categories.
Pastoral Prayer and Community Concerns
The pastoral prayer focuses on the "dustiness" of humanity and the intercession of the Holy Spirit. It includes specific petitions for justice where the strong exploit the weak and for the repair of broken trust. The congregation also remembers several members facing significant life events, including milestone birthdays and serious health challenges ranging from cancer diagnoses to pediatric internal bleeding.
Sermon: The Anatomy of Confession
The sermon explores the "complicated" emotional landscape of Psalm 32, which blends suffering, regret, and relief. The speaker notes that the Hebrew syntax places "Blessed" at the very beginning, emphasizing that the state of being forgiven precedes the description of sin. A central theme is the danger of "keeping silent" about sin, which the psalmist describes as a physical wasting of the bones. The message concludes with Martin Luther’s famous advice to "sin boldly"—not as an excuse to transgress, but as a directive to rely even more boldly on the "true and not fictitious grace" of Christ, who is victorious over the world.
The service concludes with a reminder that while all are sinners, all have a Savior. The congregation is sent out with a benediction of peace, encouraged to live as "grace-receiving people" who keep their eyes fixed on Jesus' grace rather than the "ditch" of their past transgressions.
LIVE Evening Worship Service - Forgiven and Blessed - 2026-02-22
About The Service:
Rev. Kristy Manion will lead us in worship and will preach on Psalm 32.
Order of Worship:
https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload...
About Us:
We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm during the summer months)
We'd love to hear from you:
Connection: https://www.lagrave.org/contact
Let us pray for you:
Prayer: https://www.lagrave.org/prayerrequest/
Giving: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Givi...
The February special offering is for The Bridge. The Bridge is part of Arbor Circle, which offers emergency shelter for youths, and additional counseling for youths and their families.
Listen on the go:
Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/LGPodAmazonMusic
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3tuOdwQ
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/LGPodGoogle
Soundcloud: / lagravecrc
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yXDFaT
Follow us!
Facebook: / lagravecrc
Instagram: / lagravecrc
Website: https://www.lagrave.org
#LaGrave #LaGraveCRC
This worship service at La Grave Church marks the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a period dedicated to contemplating human limits, sin, and the joyful necessity of a Savior. Through liturgy, missionary testimony, and an exploration of Psalm 32, the congregation is invited to move from the "wasting away" of unconfessed sin into the restorative grace of divine forgiveness.
The Call to Worship and the Lenten Journey
The service opens with a call to recognize Jesus, even when the world fails to do so, asking for faith to see His glory and wisdom. As the first Sunday of Lent, the liturgy emphasizes that while this season involves reflecting on sin and the need for saving, it is ultimately grounded in the "joyful truth" of having a Savior. This is reinforced by a reading from Acts, where the Apostle Paul proclaims that through Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and a justification unattainable under the Law of Moses are now available to all who believe.
Ministry Spotlight: Resonate Global Mission in Hungary
Jeff and Julie Baumann, missionaries serving in Budapest, shared the story of Pamela Shammas to illustrate God’s "surprises" in mission work. Pamela, a Syrian Christian from Aleppo, fled the war to study psychology in Hungary on a scholarship. After connecting with the Baumanns' church and university fellowship, she eventually joined the "Cohort Europe Program." She is now serving as a missionary herself, working with refugees in Berlin. The Baumanns highlighted how their ministry has evolved from direct refugee aid to supporting "people on the move" who fall between traditional legal categories.
Pastoral Prayer and Community Concerns
The pastoral prayer focuses on the "dustiness" of humanity and the intercession of the Holy Spirit. It includes specific petitions for justice where the strong exploit the weak and for the repair of broken trust. The congregation also remembers several members facing significant life events, including milestone birthdays and serious health challenges ranging from cancer diagnoses to pediatric internal bleeding.
Sermon: The Anatomy of Confession
The sermon explores the "complicated" emotional landscape of Psalm 32, which blends suffering, regret, and relief. The speaker notes that the Hebrew syntax places "Blessed" at the very beginning, emphasizing that the state of being forgiven precedes the description of sin. A central theme is the danger of "keeping silent" about sin, which the psalmist describes as a physical wasting of the bones. The message concludes with Martin Luther’s famous advice to "sin boldly"—not as an excuse to transgress, but as a directive to rely even more boldly on the "true and not fictitious grace" of Christ, who is victorious over the world.
The service concludes with a reminder that while all are sinners, all have a Savior. The congregation is sent out with a benediction of peace, encouraged to live as "grace-receiving people" who keep their eyes fixed on Jesus' grace rather than the "ditch" of their past transgressions.
