OCTOBER 4, 2018 C. PSITTACI
I probably have had this infection antibodies in my blood for the last 27 years. I know 27 years as I have had my pet parrot, Gracie for this amount of time. Infection runs from about 30- 96 % in staff from wild life centers that care for birds and in pet owners like myself. These bacteria are shed in feces but can be either inhaled or breathed which is the reason I probably have this organism
These bacteria ( I call this group the sleath bacteria - which have features of viruses and bacteria ) Others in this class include Mycoplasma and Legionella. They generally affect the lungs and can cause respiratory distress. These can also lead to a more serious disease MALT - mucosa associayted lymphoid tissue
More interesting is C psittaci and its association with hashimoto’s and sjorgens syndrome Precursor lesions in both have been shown to contain this bacteria. Now it makes sense of my having hashimoto’s I have had pet birds since I was nine years old
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 3, 2018 JAPANESE KNOTWEED
Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) is one of the world's most invasive plants nicknamed "Godzilla weed," Believe it or not it is form the Buckwheat Family and introduced from Japan to the West in the 1800’s.
Knotweed is used for bronchitis, cough, gum disease (gingivitis), and sore mouth and throat. It is also used for lung diseases, skin disorders, and fluid retention. Some people use it to reduce sweating associated with tuberculosis and to stop bleeding.
I feel it has gained much more popularity as a herb to treat Lyme Disease. It is a safe herb but I will say that less than 1% of patients experience loss of taste. I have had complaints of dry mouth and bitter taste in the mouth. Useful for Lyme is that it breaks up biofilms and inhibits biofilm formation. It is bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal.
I would encourage if you have Lyme Disease please read ‘ Healing Lyme’ by the foremost herbalist for Lyme, Stephen Harrod Buhner. Also try to see Sacred Science: Remedies Episode 5
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 2, 2018 HEALTHY AGING
There are many supplements I recommend for living a longer life. Much of this can be discussed in your dietary lifestyle. Eating less refined sugar is the key
I do recommend any of the naturally occurring plant pigments called carotenoids. These function as potent antioxidants. A lot of these can be found in foods such as vegetables and fruits. The percentage of carotenoid plays a major role in the length of a healthy life span
I usually recommend astaxanthin which is much stronger than beta carotene. Another is lycopene which is present in tomatoes ( the highest concentration found in tomato paste, and grilled tomatoes)
Eat your carotenoids today
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OCTOBER 1, 2018 EMOTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS
There are many nutrients required in regulating our emotions. We do know that 90-95 % of serotonin is found in the gut. You must have a normal functioning gut.
There are many vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids that are needed for the hormones such as dopamine, serotonin and epinephrine.
Absorption of all these nutrients needs a good probiotic, and good food combination
YOUR GUT needs to be healthy. You need to heal your gut with herbs as meadowsweet, marshmallow, raspberry and slippery elm in addition to glutamine and other supplements
Until tomorrow..
SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2018 AYAHUASCA
Ayahuasca is made from two plants native to the Amazon jungle. It has been used for centuries by native peoples for healing and religious ceremonies, and has been gaining more attention from the rest of the world in recent years. Many more people have been trying this plant in ceremony with shamans on trips to Peru, Costa Rica and other places.
What we have known for years is the positive benefits from those using ayahuasca. Those who ritually take the brew have lower levels of depression, anxiety, hostility, paranoid ideation, phobias, worry, shyness, fatigability and weakness. Subjects who use ayahuasca also scored better on self-transcendence, spiritual orientation, transpersonal identification, self-forgetfulness, sacredness of life, altruism, subjective well-being and mission in life. This was compared to the control group that did not use ayahuasca.
Ayahuasca is NOT for everyone. I believe you should discuss its use and possibility of doling it with others who have used it and be open with your health care practitioner. No judgement should be placed on anyone who uses this plant for a variety of reasons. I believe more research needs to be done with this plant and other psychedelic plants
Until tomorrow…
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 CBD
I have been a proponent of CBD oil since I first read about it. I utilize it for our patient’s health in a variety of ways
Take a look at all of the ailments that CBD oil can treat
Anxiety disorders (anxiety associated with travel, vet visits, separation anxiety, etc.)
Pain (chronic and acute)
Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Chronic inflammation & autoimmune disease
Supports heart health
Reduces the formation and spreading of cancer cells
Reduces nausea and side effects of conventional medications
Boosts the immune system and supports overall wellness
Reduces environmental and seasonal allergies
I even have used CBD oil to treat my dog, Chaplin heart problem and my dog, Spencer arthritis . Both dogs are fine I am NOT getting my dogs high as there is less than .3 % of THC.
I utilize Canbiola brand. See www.canbiola.com CBD is available at Botanical Bounty at 646 723-1823
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Cocaine is a well recognized drug and a risk factor for heart attacks (myocardial infarction). Do we know about other drugs? With the ever growing popularity of marijuana, do we know its long term effects and the risk of heart attacks?
We do know that among 2,097 yong patients with heart attacks, about 11% used cocaine or marijuana and 33% used both drugs.
Substance abuse is associated with a high cardiovascular mortality. So is substance abuse a risk factor for developing or having a heart attack? Is it the physicians job to counsel a patient who has a heart attack due to a substance? You bet it is.
More studies need to be done to correlate drugs with cardiovascular heart attack deaths.
Until tomorrow…