JUNE 10, 2019 MORE COFFEE
Coffee is good for heart ? Coffee is bad for the heart ? There have several studies have suggested that coffee stiffens arteries, thus putting pressure on the heart and arteries. A recent study cited that drinking up to 25 cups of coffee per day are not bad for the heart
It was a British study pf 8,000 people that studied drinking 5 cups of coffee all the way up to 25 cups had no bad effects for the heart.
I do enjoy drinking 1 - 2 cups of coffee per day. My morning coffee has Reishi mushroom in it The study grouped into three categories - less than 1 cup, second was 2 cups and the third cup was more than 3 cups ( and some had drank 25 cups in this later group )
In conclusion whether you drank 1 cup or up to 25 cups, there are no bad effects for the heart. There are other studies that suggest coffee decreases the risk for Alzheimer Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. More studies need to be completed
Until tomorrow…
JUNE 8-9, 2019 CAYENNE
As a cardiologist this is a very useful herb/spice. It helps blood to clot both internally and externally. It is a very warming herb, and most hear about it for it as a digestive aid. It also does support the immune system because it is rich in vitamins and minerals.
It is a supportive herb for cold and flu . It can be used as a tincture and given several times during the day to ease the sore throat. There are many herbs that I use instead, but cayenne has miraculous results
For those patients that suffer from cold hands and feet either due to thyroid issues or Raynaud’s I suggest using Cayenne . It increases the circulation I have seen an old man, age 88 sprinkle cayenne pepper in his socks ( the toes of the socks) for warming in the winter months
There are excellent remedies for Cayenne Pepper. The BEST book for remedies just released is “ The Lost Book of Remedies” by Claude Davis
Until tomorrow…
JUNE 7, 2019 DOGWOOD
I love dogwood . It signifies for me the starting of the spring. It also reminds me of the state of Virginia which holds many memories for me. The flowers bloom at this time of the year- May and June I find the tree majestic , beautiful , and steeped in history . It is said that the cross for Jesus cruxification was made of dogwood. I found a poem about dogwood
~ Unknown
In Jesus time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
'Twas strong & firm it's branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.
Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:
"Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so
Slender & twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.
As blood stains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's center wears a thorny crown.
All who see it will remember me
Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.
Cherished and protected this tree shall be
A reminder to all of my agony."