JANUARY 21, 2020 LATHYRISM

Lathyrism is a neurological disease of humans, caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus. This is not a common disease that you hear about. The genus Lathyrus contains the grass pea. It is also called the Chickling vetch.

Like any legume it is a source of protein . There is a drawback with this protein. It contains a neurotoxin called beta ODAP. Its full name beta-N oxalyl diamino proponic acid. This disease is not prevalent in the United States but in India and Nepal Sadly it was described that this grass pea was given to Jews in the concentration camps during WW II.

The grass pea resembles the sweat pea. Do not confuse

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 20, 2020 A CARROT FAMILY PLANT

The entire plant of Conium maculatum is toxic to animals and humans, containing the poisonous alkaloid coniine and other alkaloids. It is also known as Poison Hemlock. It is from the Carrot Family Poison-hemlock grows throughout the United States. It is very toxic and sheep, cattle, swine, horses, and other domestic animals. It has been called Spotted Parsley, and Poison snakeweed.

The most famous that died from Hemlock is Socrates. He was given a drink and calmly walk around until his legs became weakened and heavy He lay down and died. This was witnessed by his student Plato.

The other plants in this family include celery, fennel, parsley and anise.  The hemlock plant has white flowers that grow in clusters, and the stem has purple spots. This plant can grow up to 9 feet tall. It was initially brought over from Europe as a garden plant.

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 18-19, 2020 ANCIENT SECRETS

There are many ancient healing secrets from different cultures. I always find this topic interesting to see what other cultures do to cure modern day ailments. One of the most annoying irritating fungal infection is Athlete’s Foot. It usually between on the third and fourth toe and then rapidly spreads

Whether it is the Jamaican or the Russians treated this fungal infection, they agree on this one herb. Allium sativum also known as Garlic. Yiou can do a garlic massage or apply garlic as a lotion to the area. To mask the odor of garlic some apply other herbs. These other herbs are anise , or cinnamon.

The British found the use of the leaves of tea tree for first aid in their travels. The oil from the tea tree is an excellent anti bacterial and anti fungal remedy

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 17, 2020 TINNITUS

In the last ten years of writing this blog I have written about tinnitus or ringing in the ears on more than one time. It is always good to revisit this topic as it is a common complaint., Loud noises have caused tinnitus like from construction or loud music. The common most cause is a build up of ear wax or cerumen

Some others suffer from tinnitus due to a medication. Some react to salicylates as in aspirin, and in analgesics. If you take aspirin a lot this can be your problem. There are also some foods that contain salicylates which need to be avoided. Salicylates occur in almonds, blueberries, apples, apricots, cherries,. cucumbers., pickles, oranges, peaches tomatoes, and raspberries. You will need a full list of salicylate containing foods.

Low blood sugar has caused tinnitus. Both Vitamin A and zinc deficiency has been implicated. I usually want to know the patients exposure to heavy metals. I have seen many patients with tinnitus who also have heavy metal intoxication with mercury. I do a provocative urine test for heavy metals in NYC patients and a hair analysis for heavy metals for CT patients. The hair testing for metals is no longer legal in the state of New York

Have your metals checked if you have tinnitus.

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 16, 2020 AN PAINFUL INJURED MSUCLE

You hurt your thigh muscle while rollerblading in Central Park. Not uncommon. You started to develop a bruise. You realize nothing was broken. You iced it after your friend who is an Emergency Room Technician

You can take Alleve or Motrin but these over the counter medication bother your stomach. You want to consider alternatives for the bruised sore muscle.

First think apply Arnica Gel to the affected area This is a great hebr for the bruise. You might consider arnica 30C as a homeopathic remedy. I would also get a salve that has Archilla, Lobelia and Taraxacum in it. It can be easily made by an herbalist. These three herbs are very effective.

You cannot find a herbalist to make you a tincture but you can get CBD cream ( no THC) from Canbiola. www.canbiola.com This is a great CBD company which provides a pain relieving salve o0r Roll On

You see—there are alternatives

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 15, 2020 LIFE SHIFT

I am constantly reading. I came across a book on my Design Within Reach selves ( which means books sit horizontal on metal shelves) which I read some years ago.

It is Life Shift : Let Go and Live Your Dream. It is written by Aleta St James whom is a friend and colleague. She is not only a healer but also a success coach. Through the years we have had the opportunity to work with the same patients. My experience has been nothing but excellent, open and successful.

Aleta’s story is inspiring as her principles she teaches. Our work is aligned for the good of the patient. She has been an inspiration to me through the years. I urge you to buy her book .

Watch your life change.

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 14, 2020 HERBS FOR CANCER

There are many herbs that can be used to kill cancer and support the patient’s immune system. The list is vast From paw paw , also known as soursop to a Venus fly trap

There are two anticancer botanicals that need to be discussed. Pao Pereira and Rauwolfa vomitoria. Some might know the Rauwolfa plant that is used in hypertension called R. serpentine. The medication produced from this plant is resperine.

Both botanicals above, Pao and Rauwolfa kill cancer cells and ONLY cancer cells. There are no toxic effects reported . They are taken throughout the day with meals.

R. vomitoria has a special affinity for hormonally dependent tissues as prostate, breast, testes, thyroid , ovaries and uterus. This is a very desirable herb if the organ is hormonally dependent. This herb has no anti viral benefits and DOES NOT cross the blood brain barrier. This is important. The alkaloid in the herb Pao Pereira does cross the blood brain barrier so it can be added to protocols that are used for brain cancers

The work n these herbs was done by the late Mirko Beljanski, , PhD. The work continues to carried out by his daughter, Slyvie and the Beljanski Foundation in New York City.

Until tomorrow…

JANUARY 13, 2020 DXM

DXM, also known as dextromethorphan has been widely used to suppress coughs. I am sure we all have tried it at one time in our lives.

Upon reading it is the black sheep of the psychedelic family. It is said to be the bottom of the barrel, but others argue and say it has shamanic powers.

It was commonly used by those we know - Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. One must not forget that it is a synthetic opioid analog. At the lower doses it is a stimulant with euphoric episodes and at higher doses can act as a dissociative anesthetic.

Some feel as Dr Peter Addy from Yale that DXM is one of the few chemicals NOT under prohibition that facilitates access to transpersonal experience.

You need to read about DXM It is fascinating

Until tomorrow..