APRIL 29, 2019 A DETOX PROTOCOL

So you want to clean your slate. You can do it with a Detoxification protocol. There are many detox protocols given out by integrative doctors. Some of them work and some do not. Some of them such as a Master Cleanse will work but not many individuals can drink 1 gallon of salt water, lemon, cayenne and strap B molasses. There is the fat flush program also.

Then there are countless detox programs on the internet or in the hundred and one newsletters you receive. Everyone touts their own.

I do not !

Many of used the Hu-Mana Tea, a formula used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

I know patients who have used this formula during their bout with cancer and even as a prevention. I have seen remarkable results. I did not know what the protocol name was but I knew the herbs in the protocol as these 4 herbs are commonly known Western Herbs.

These are:

1. Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra )

2. Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

3. Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)

4. Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) In Chinese, "da huang"

The three herbs other than Slippery Elm are Old World Medicinal Plants.

Only one of these herbs is mentioned in James Duke's Medicinal Plants from the Bible:

Sheep Sorrel.

"The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs." Numbers 9:11 (KJV)

"And the cattle and full grown asses cultivating the ground will eat fodder seasoned with sorrel." Isaiah 30:24 (NWT)

Until tomorrow…

APRIL 26- 28, 2019 BEE VENOM

https://www.wsj.com/articles/nyc-beekeepers-are-making-honey-but-little-money-11556029801

This past week, Ann Kadet, a writer published an article in The Wall Street Journal. It discussed two apitherapy products from the hive, One was honey ; the other was bee venom She discussed harvesting honey from bee hives with my friend/ colleague/beekeeper Andrew Cote. Andrew sells his honey at the Green Market in Union Square and President of the NYC Beekeeper’s Association.

She discussed with me in an interview, the use of bee venom therapy. I discussed the use of bee venom over the centuries and the use in modern day medicine for a number of health conditions. Some of these conditions are autoimmune disease as arthritis, and multiple sclerosis, as well as for other autoimmune conditions and chronic Lyme Disease.

A NYC based physician, Bodog Beck, MD wrote a book called Bee Venom Therapy in 1935 published by the prestigious publisher D Appleton-Century Company. It was reissued some forty years later in 1981 by an osteopath , LA Doyle of Iowa. To date it is the stand alone book on Bee Venom.

I would encourage for all to read the article above and support your local bee keepers. I would also support the American Apitherapy Society (www.apitherapy.org) for which I am Vice president. I believe if we do not support such organizations and their efforts what was predicted by Rudolf Steiner in 1920 may happen—the disappearance of honeybees.

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APRIL 25, 2019 POTIONS

I MAKE A LOT OF POTIONS EVERY DAY. A herbal tea is an example of a potion. It is usually made with water and the leaves, or flowers are infused. If it is a decoction then the infused materials are thicker like twigs, branches and barks

The teas or potions I make are for health benefits. These are medicinal teas. I use only fresh, organic fair trade herbs I usually use 1 teaspoon for one cup of boiling water. The longer you let it simmer, the stronger the potion

For example if you have digestive problems I would encourage you to obtain GUTSY tea from Botanical Bounty

1. One heaping teaspoon of GUTSY tea to 1 one cup of water

2. Bring to a boil and pour over diffuser/ cup

3. Let simmer for 10 minutes

4. For a stronger potion let sit for another 5 minutes

5. Sip it throughout the morning

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APRIL 24, 2019 THE MOON

Have you ever paid attention to the phases of the moon in respect to gardening or planting There are some things to pay attention to. For example plant things whose strength lies above the ground while the moon is waxing and those whose strength lies below ground while the moon is waning. There are times to plant certain herbs and flowers. For example

1. New to first quarter moon: plant leafy annuals and herbs

2. First quarter to full: plant flowering annuals, above ground vegetables and fruits

3. Full to third quarter : plant perennials, root vegetables an d bulbs

4. Third quarter to dark: weed, maintain and cultivate

The phases of the moon can correspond to the life cycle of a plant. For example in the new moon is the seed phase and the crescent moon is the shoots and sprouts

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APRIL 23, 2019 EMPOWER YOUR HEALTH

About half the people that reach age 85 with die from Alzheimer’s Disease. You can prevent this with dietary lifestyle changes. There are important foods for you to eat

About 90 % of AD can be prevented It all starts with foods. Can you believe it !! Eat green leafy vegetables to keep your brain sharp The effects of tumeric ( curcuma longa ) on behavior and psychological have been proven and substantiated.

It is important to now how to heal yourself. Listen to the right doctors. Take action There are many places to get information. I would suggest finding The Food Summitt with John Robbins to get your questions answered from the experts. Many of these doctors I know personally. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to their lectures throughout the years

Be informed and empowered.

Until tomorrow

APRIL 22, 2019 BRUSSEL SPROUTS

I didn’t like Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. I don’t think most children like. I do like them now. I enjoy them grilled with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and lots of garlic.

They are packed full of amazing health benefits like dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin b6, and free radicals. These little greens have the power to fight heart disease, boost your immune system and even fight off your risk of cancer. These are superfoods and should be incorporated into your dietary lifestyle

I prescribe lots of B12 and folate. There is no need to take folic acid supplements if you are a frequent eater of Brussels sprouts. Eating foods rich in folic acid can help prevent birth defects if eaten while pregnant.

Brussels sprouts are the perfect anti-inflammatory vegetable to add to the dinner plate. In addition they have anti oxidant properties. There is nothing bad to say about these little green balls.

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APRIL 18, 2019 POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

A well recognized disease today , Post Traumatic Stress Disease ( PTSD) now may have some help. There are many individuals suffering with PTSD/ Some do not respond or never were given the opportunity to respond to traditional prolonged exposure ( PE ) therapy.

The study studied 200 veterans with PTSD and grouped them into three therapies, Transcendental Meditation ( TM) , Prolonged Exposure Therapy ( PE) and PTSD Health Education ( HE) .

At the conclusion of the study , it was found that TM could be a stand alone or adjunct therapy in PTSD patients This study was published in Lancet Psychiatry in November 2018.

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APRIL 17, 2019 TAI CHI

Have you ever done Tai Chi ? Tai Chi is an ancient Asian exercise done for centuries that involves very slow and precise movements. A recent study published looked at the effects of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise n patients with fibromyalgia.

Although the sample size studied was only 226 fibromyalgia patients there are important findings, The tai chi group improved significantly better than the aerobic group patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is more common than you think affecting 2- 4 % of the population. There is no effective treatment for fibromyalgia except some, yet few conventional drug therapies.

Do some Tai Chi today for any of your health needs. Think about those with fibromyalgia that now get improved with such movement exercise.

Until tomorrow…