OCTOBER 29, 2018 ANNURCA APPLES AND HAIR GROWTH

Annurca apples from Southern Italy have shown to increase hair growth due to prostanidin B2. This is a polyphenol . These extracts have shown to promote hair growth and counteract patterned hair loss, It has been shown to stimulate hair growth, hair numbers , hair weight and keratin

There are many conventional hair growth pharmaceuticals. One is finasteride and the other in minoxidil. Both have side effects whereas this apple has none.

Annurca apples act as an anti oxidant. Its metabolic activity is complex but studies have shown the effects on hair growth to be beneficial. More studies need to be done

Until tomorrow…

OCTOBER 25,2018 ENTHEOGENIC PLANT THERAPIES

An entheogen is a class of psychoactive substances that induce any type of spiritual experience. It is often coined at psychedelic medicine. There are NEW few books to deal with this area of medicine. These psychedelic plants have been shown in other countries to be effective for treatment of depression, anxiety , post traumatic stress disorder and even addiction.

I recently am reading a book entitled “ Magic Medicine” by Cody Johnson which I am finding both intriguing and enriching I widens my knowledge. It is a shame that more physicians and the medical community will not open their mind to this. I am receptive to expanding my knowledge. As a clean and sober man I would not personally try any of these at this time. The book explores more than 25 psychedelic medicines with a wide range of treatment possibilities for a variety of diseases.

One of my patients completed a treatment protocol outside of the United States for addiction using the plant medicine, Iboga. This West African bark uses this in ceremonies of their boys becoming men. It is one used in the ceremonies of the Bantu or followers of the Bwiti. I feel the writers of the movie “ Black Panther” touch upon this in their own ceremonies

Since the United States is in the midst of an opiate epidemic, why wouldn’t we help addicts beat their addiction. In addition it can be used with other psychedelics for patients mainly Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. Studies need to be done in the United States. John Hopkins completed a Phase II trial involving Iborgaine (Iborga ) for addiction Money is needed to do Phase III

The governmental administration needs to pay attention to the opiate epidemic sweeping this country and less on their own self serving ways

until tomorrow..

.It widens my

OCTOBER 24, 2018 QUERCETIN

This is a commonly used bioflavinoid made from plants. It has protective and stabilizing effects. I use quercetin for inflammation and especially during the allergy season which I combine it with the herb stinging nettles.

It is used in cancer therapy because of its action in tyrosine kinase inhibition ( which is a potent anti cancer strategy )

It has been used intravenously by Dr Paul Anderson in Seattle and in Mexico. It has shown to have cancer stabilization and cancer regression. It is tested on the chemo sensitivity test I utilize for cancer patients.

I would encourage every cancer patient to read Outside the Box: Cancer Therapies by Dr Mark Stengler and Dr Paul Anderson. Most of the book discusses treatments which I utilize or at least familiar with. For those patients with cancer—it will encouraging and you will learn a lot Share it with your doctor

Until tomorrow

OCTOBER 23, 2018 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory produced antibodies used to help the immune system target and destroy cancer cells. They are used in cancer to prevent tumor growth. There are now many of the market to be used. These are designed in many ways for the immune system to attack cancer. These actually flag cancer cells so the immune system can recognize them

Different classes of monoclonal antibodies have different mechanisms. This therapy can be very expensive to the insurance company. Some are not covered and then expensive to the patient

There are fewer side effects than some of the chemotherapy. I utilize a test in my office which the patient pays the lab directly and mails the sample. It is a chemo sensitivity test. This tells the patient and their oncologist which chemotherapy and which monoclonal antibody is correct for their cancer. It is not a widely accepted and utilized test, but I feel has valuable information

Until tomorrow…

OCTOBER 22, 2018 HONEY

There are medicinal benefits of honey. Honey is a thick, sweet liquid made by honeybees. It is low in vitamins and minerals but may be high in some plant compounds. It contains a number of antioxidants, including phenolic compounds like flavonoids. Some studies suggest honey improves heart disease risk factors in people with diabetes. It is a great replacement for those un-healthier sweeteners, It also has a positive effect of the bad cholesterol, called the LDL low density lipoprotein. It can also lower blood pressure. It also increases your own production of melatonin when taken at night

To find out about apitherapy products come to Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course this year in Providence Rhode Island. Check out www.apitherapy.org

Until tomorrow…

OCTOBER 20-21, 2018 CANNABIS SATIVA

If all the botanicals, Cannabis sativa has caused the most stir among both professional and non professional individuals, There is much research and data that has been published citing the benefits of this herb. There are a growing number of states now legalizing the controlled use of marijuana. It is about time !! I say that as a sober man of nearly 25 years.

There are more than 100 biologically active components of this plant. The two components that have extensive research are THC and CBD. I want to focus on the CBD component. These non psychoactive compounds come from the stalks and the seed of a type of cannabis known as Hemp. There are many hemp products on the market today.

There are cannabinoid receptors throughout the body - this is the endocannabinoid system ( ECS) Cannabinoids act on these receptors and once bound activate CB1 and CB2 After used these left over cannabinoids are destroyed and not used. Books have been written on this subject and research has been conducted

Open your mind …CBD has been used effectively for seizure disorders, anxiety, insomnia and pain syndromes.

Until tomorrow..

OCTOBER 19, 2018 AUTOIMMUNE DSEASES

Is it normal for our bodies to attack itself? This question has been debated for decades. The author, Anthony Williams discussed this at length in his book Medical Medium. It was thought that the infection by Epstein Barr was the culprit.

I feel that autoimmune disease will never be cured with conventional therapies. I feel we have to think out of the box. I think out of the box logically on most diseases. We need to stop treating the symptoms as inflammation but get to the bottom of what is causing the inflammation

I utilize an anti inflammatory dietary lifestyle change with no consumption of gluten, dairy nor soy. I do allergy testing to assist me in the proper diet. I also place the patient on low dose naltrexone ranging from 1 to 4.0 mg. I rarely go to 6 mg on a regular basis. The only side effect noted for LDN are dreams which can interfere with normal sleep as the dose is increased.

Of note the most common autoimmune diseases affect certain tissues. For example , Multiple sclerosis affects the neurological system whereas rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints.

I even use my honeybees to help me !

Until tomorrow…

OCTOBER 18, 2018 TESTOSTERONE THERAPY

Does every male with low sex drive or decrease in libido need testosterone therapy? Testosterone is produced in both men and women. It does help maintain muscle strength and mass as well as bone density and even cardiac function. Men with lower levels of testosterone are at a risk for cardiac events.

A small study of 470 men who were older than 65 years old who had a low libido were studied. Each of these men had levels less than 275 ng/dL These men were assigned to take either testosterone gel or placebo for one year. The increase in libido was measured by certain questions

It was found that testosterone supplementation improved 10 of the 12 questions . After reading the study I found one interesting point —The increase in testosterone improved sexual activity and desire but NOT erectile dysfunction

Until tomorrow…