JANUARY 23, 2019 TREATING ADDICTIONS
As an addict in recovery for more than 24 years, I can recall the first month of sobriety. I lost my appetite when addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was deficient in many vitamins including vitamin C, minerals, and protein. My weight was 120 lbs when I entered rehabilitation in 1994. In the one month stay I gained a much needed 20 lbs. I gained it from having lots of sugar for the desired cravings.
Two men in 1977, Alfred Libby and Irwin Stone realized that addiction was not only a disease but also poor nutrition. For this reason they prescribed drinking 25,000 to 85,000 mg of ascorbic acid powder in milk during the day when all drugs and alcohol were stopped. They also regulated the amount of ascorbic acid based ion their drug intake amount. A multivitamin was prescribed. Eventually after one week the dosage of vitamin C was tapered.
Today I do not use this method of vitamin C oral. I will use intravenous Vitamin C and other antioxidants to bypass the gut . I also will advocate for intravenous gluthathione ( as a strong antioxidant and to rebuild the immune system) With all the research today I advocate for CBD hemp oil with NO THC. Ultimately I discuss a 12 step program, and a psychotherapist in the field of addiction.
It is truly one day at a time !
Until tomorrow…
JANUARY 22, 2019 YOUR GREEN SMOOTHIE
Did you have your celery juice yesterday ? I have heard conventional doctors state there are too many oxalates in green smoothies and you should not have them. I am sure many integrative and naturopathic physicians recommend them and even have one themselves, as do I. I have never had a kidney stone problem in the past nor do I expect one in the future. First of all there are four types of kidney stones. The calcium stones which are common are of two types: calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate. There are many oxalates found in foods other than your green smoothies.
The foods that contain oxalates include the following: 1. fruits as concord ( purple grapes), blueberries. figs; vegetables like swiss chard, collards, leeks, celery; seed and nuts like pumpkin, sunflower, almonds, cashew; legumes as soybeans and peanuts; grains and coffee and chocolate.
Oxalates content of foods or those in your green smoothie has little relevance as to whether oxalate stones are formed. So please do not worry about your daily green smoothie. In actuality the more magnesium, calcium and potassium that are in the diet as in the above foods, the more the ingested oxalates will be bound in the intestines and therefore excreted through the bowels and NOT reabsorbed.
Doctors need to remember their physiology instead of scaring their patients from drinking a green smoothie !
JANUARY 25, 2019 DREAMING
Do you dream ? Do you remember your dreams ? Do you want to dream more ? One of the most used herbs for lucid dreaming has been mugwort. There are many herbs that have been used to elicit lucid dreaming . Some of these herbs are as follows:
Calea zacatechichi wich increases dream clarity; 2. The Blue Lotus which has a calming effect like 3. Melissa officinales ( Lemon Balm) 4. Huperzine A which enhances dream capabilities; 5 Asparagus Root also known as the spirit herb igniting the subconscious during sleep
I have seen galantamine not only used in treating patients with Alzheimer’s Disease but used for dreaming . This substance also can be found in two plants - the snowdrop and the red spider lily. I have seen galantamine have many physical and psychological side effects , so I do not use it a lot in my clinical practice. Other than the herbs above there are supplements which have been associated with lucid dreaming. Some of these are
5 HTP, 2. melatonin ,which may increase dream vividness ; 3. sublingual B6 and B12 for promoting dream recall ; 4. fish oils to stimulate more intense vivid dreams; and even 5 . apple juice ( although sugar ) to increase acetylcholine levels.
Consult your health care practitioner before using any of these herbs or supplements. I would also encourage to read books about Dreaming.
Until tomorrow…
JANUARY 21, 2019 DRINK YOUR JUICE
This isn't the typical juice you think of in the morning. It certainly wasn’t the juice I drank as a child. The juice of raw celery juice is the latest and best craze ( if you can call it that) Celery also known botanically as Apium graveolens is chock full of nutrients for your total health needs.
It is part of a detoxfication program promoted by Anthony Williams of Medical Medium fame. I have been using celery juice for some time. It decreases the toxic burden to your heart and liver. It has been used by herbalists for treating a wide variety of infections- bacterial , especially Streptococcus, and viruses as EBV and shingles ( pox virus) . I feel it is necessary for autoimmune diseases as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and much more
It is essential to drink if you have SIBO- small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. If you have stress ( who doesn’t have stress) a nice cool 8 oz glass can restore and balance your adrenal glands
Drink your celery juice tomorrow morning
Until tomorrow…
JANUARY 19-20, 2019 EAT YOUR GREENS
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body yet only 23 % of Americans are getting it through their diet.
I have suggested to decrease your intake of calcium in post menopausal females only. It has been studied that too much calcium greater than 1000mg can deposit in the heart in post menopausal females.
Many individuals, both men and women do not have dairy in their diet. Dairy can be acidic and most Americans are allergic to dairy ( actually to all the additives ) You can get your calcium from many foods. Including as many calcium-rich foods in your daily diet will provide your body with the base it needs to stay healthy and strong.
Some of these foods are
Collard Greens; 2. Mustard Greens; 3. Almonds; 4 Chia seeds; 5. Tempeh; 6. Amarinth; 7. Oranges; 8. Cannelini beans