OCTOBER 28, 2019 MIMOSA PUDICA
There are many botanicals that have been used for support and treatment of various cancers. Many of these remedies are used in other countries , and not in the United States
Mimosa pudica is one-of-a-kind. It could support your wellness in many ways. it has a long history of use in ayurvedic medicine and a common herb in India. For example, the plant has traditionally been used for diarrhea, sinus issues, and hair loss. I have seen it used in treatment of parasitic illnesses and used to support patients with breast cancer. Mimosa pudica is no exception when it comes to its use in the treatment of cancer, . Scientists have identified that it contains at least eight different phytochemicals with anti-cancer properties.
There are many types of phytochemicals. One subgroup is flavonoids. A lab study found that flavonoids extracted from Mimosa pudica inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells.
Myricetin is one anti-cancer flavonoid in Mimosa pudica. Lab research suggests myricetin may suppress both human lung cancer and leukemia cells. Animal tests also suggest the compound may have anti-cancer effects in liver and kidney cells.
I would like to see more research done with this herb
Until tomorrow…
OCTONBER 25-27, 2019 MORE LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi is the most common tickborne infection in North America. In addition to Borrelia, the Ixodes scapularis tick can transmit four other infections The other four infections are Anaplasma, Babesia , the deer tick virus Powassan virus (POWV) and Borrelia miyamotoi
These other infections are termed co infections. You need to have these other co infections tested when you are bitten by a tick. The earliest and the common clinical manifestation is a lesion called erythema migrans. This is not present in all presents. More than 45 % of individuals who have Lyme disease do not recall a tick bite.
You need to be your own patient advocate when you have or think you have Lyme Disease. There are many integrative therapies available which are ‘ outside’ the box. I would suggest reading Healing Lyme and Healing Lyme Disease co infections by Stephen Buhner.
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 24, 2019 LYME DISEASE
Lyme Disease is now reaching epidemic numbers. I am not an Infectious Disease physician, but a cardiologist. I did some ID training. In the last 5 years I am seeing one to two Lyme patients every day. More than One in 10 individuals successfully treated with antibiotics go on to develop chronic fatigue and brain fog that may last for years after initial infection. This is documented yet some conventional ID doctors do not believe in chronic Lyme A small study at John Hopkins showed elevation of a chemical marker of widespread inflammation in 12 patients treated initially for Lyme. The diagnosis is now PTLDS ( post treatment Lyme disease syndrome ) The protein studied is called translocator protein ( TSPO) which is released by two types of brain cells. If TSPO is high it indicates brain inflammation.
There is also another marker for inflammation called chemokine CCL19. This has been seen in PTLDS patients. The problem is that we do not know where the inflammation is if this marker is present.
Brain scans are not being studied in patients treated and not treated for Lyme. The scans of these PTLDS patients are being studied. More needs to be done with more than 300,000 new Lyme patients being diagnosed every year in the USA
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 23, 2019 ANTIBIOTICS
In reflecting over the use of antibiotics in clinical practice I have come to some conclusions. I see the overuse and abuse of antibiotics. Given the rapid emergence of antibiotic resistance on a global scale and considering the effect of antibiotics of the human biome, I feel today more than ever we need to turn to herbal antibiotics as the option. There is a critical role for antibiotics at the right time. The first sniffle or sneeze does not need a Z pack.
The use of microbiome based therapy does show promise. This is the use of more probiotics. These therapies may shift the balance of the microbes, influence the function of immune cells, and prevent disease while restoring the microbiome. One study showed that by introducing coagulase negative Staphylococcus into the system can help patients with atopic dermatitis.
Introducing herbs that can fight viruses and bacteria is crucial. This needs to be done. For example the use of juniper and uva ursi for urinary tract organisms can be just as effective as macrodantin ( which is a commonly used antibiotic)
check out our two tea combination: SICKLY AND SNEEZY
115 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (646) 723-1823
https://www.botanicalbounty.org
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 22, 2019 TESTOSTERONE AND PROGRESSION TO DIABETES
Normalizing testosterone levels through replacement therapy has recently been studied in relation to diabetes. It has been found that replacement testosterone therapy could prevent progression from pre diabetes to Type II diabetes.
It was a small study 40 % of men who opted out of taking testosterone therapy went on to develop Type II diabetes over a 8 year period. Those that did take testosterone therapy , none developed diabetes.
This is the first study to prove this. I find this study to be of benefit. I do testosterone replacement therapy in men as low testosterone is a risk factor for heart disease.
Until tomorrow….
OCTOBER 21, 2019 MEDICAL CANNABIS
There is a lot of information out here about CBD and Medical Cannabis . You must be knowledgable and informed about the various products that are ion the market. You also must be knowledgable about the state in which you live and the use of medical marijuana ( THC)
You’ve likely seen reports from around the world that show medicinal cannabis helping with everything from…
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Appetite stimulation
Gastrointestinal issues
Anxiety
Skin conditions
Sleep problems