Very interesting post, Nordskoven. My daughter, who cuts, is one-quarter Irish and has a trace of Native American Indian blood. While I doubt she'll listen to me, I will tell her to consider your advice re: digestive enzymes.

Interestingly I am Irish. I don't know if I've much faith in your theory but I guess it wouldn't hurt to at least make an effort to take care of myself. No cod liver oil though (I'm vegeterian)

Funny I came across this my mommy is from Belfast....and her life was worse than "Angela's Ashes" if you ever saw the movie or read the book- yes I inherited the Irish temperament. My Mom is always saying when I get taken advantage of or pushed into a corner-"Where's your Irish?" Well it's there but from my up bringing of never to disrespect people especially your elders- how could I have ever figured out a way to express my anger toward anyone in a non-abusive way- so when it gets so bad-especially under the influence of alcohol-I turn all that rage on myself-because I feel defenseless.......