JANUARY 27, 2020 TRY VEGETARIAN

There are more patients deciding to try vegan or vegetarian diets . It is a very healthy way of eating for some individuals. There are many studies that this dietary lifestyle leads to a reduction in cancer, heart disease and even diabetes. We do know for years that a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle lacks vitamin B12. People who follow a vegan lifestyle should definitely supplement with B12. I would recommend a methylated B12 since 40 % of the population carries the gene MTHFR.

The nutrient Carnosine is found in animal derived food. Carnosine is very important for muscle function. We do know that beta alanine can increase carnosine Other supplements that need to be considered are taurine, DHA, Vitamin D3 ( although you can get from mushrooms) and the heme iron.

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JANUARY 25-26, 2020 FRANKINSCENSE

You might have heard about Frankincense in Church or from a reading in Church. If you remember it was one of the three gifts from the kings presented to Mary and Joseph on the birth of Baby Jesus

Frankincense essential oil is obtained from the dried and distilled resin of the Frankincense tree, which is native to specific regions of Africa and the Middle East. It is a rather expensive essential oil. Frankincense oil gets its name from the term “franc encens,” which means “high-quality incense” in French.

It is a powerful astringent which can be applied in low doses or a few drops to the skin for acne and blemishes. I do ask cancer patients to put one drop on the roof of the mouth, especially if the patient has cancer spread to the brain. I find this a soothing herb to be applied to the bottom of the feet for a variety of conditions.

Frankinscense has the ability to strengthen skin and improve its tone. I find it to be very anti inflammatory. I use Frankinscense by 3 companies: DoTerra, Young Living and Snow Lotus

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JANUARY 24, 2020 FERTILITY

There are many causes of infertility. I am not an obstetrician nor a gynecologist. I get many referrals to help women of all ages get pregnant. The overall health needs of both partners need to tested, This includes testing for heavy metals, food allergies and autoimmune testing

I feel a change in dietary lifestyle is needed. I do recommend a dietary lifestyle low in carbohydrates and foods low in acidity . There should be low dairy and low glycemic fruits and vegetables. There could problems with female structures, failure of eggs to mature properly, endometriosis could be present and much more. On the male side there could be systemic disease present that need to be checked. For both men and women I need to balance the thyroid, the vitamin D levels and maintain a good balance of B12, B6 and folic acid. This might involve testing both male and female for any methylation gene.

I also discuss stress with both the woman and the man. Stress increases glucocorticosteroids which reduce testosterone in tests in men. In females the stress inhibits gonadotrophin releasing hormone in females.

A couple trying to have children need to sit with an Integrative Physician, or a Naturopathic Doctor to get the full spectrum of causes of infertility.

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JANUARY 23, 2020 DEPRESSION AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Depression is a real medical illness. Depression is the leading cause of disability within the United States ages 15-44. It does rank 3 top disease among the work place. It accounts for 210 billion dollars

It is reported that 80 % of those treated with depression who improvement in 4 to 8 weeks . This is encouraging. Yet 2/3 of people with de[pression do not seek medical treatment. I feel many individuals are fearful of the drugs used for treatment. At the end of last year a book was published which peaked my interest. Depression: The Mind Body, Diet and Lifestyle Connection by Ray Griffiths is worth a read. There are triggers as discussed in the book as stress, vitamin deficiency, addictions as sugar, alcohol etc and dietary changes that affect our mood. There are brain - gut connections that affect different levels of neurotransmitters.

In addition it was refreshing to read about how a community and finding a passion ( I call this a hobby) can build neurotropins in the brain. This is a great book to read on a snowy day by a fireplace with a cup of lemon balm tea

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JANUARY 22, 2020 CELERY JUICE : A FAD

There have been many books that have fascinated my mind. One of the books was the Medical Medium by Anthony Williams. It was not until I met him that I understood his gift. Truly he is a gift to humanity.

His books have changed the way medicine is being done. It is not only the Medical Medium It is his book on Thyroid and Liver. His writing is a conduit of information that is correct.

Can every person follow a book and get better. I have never thought that this could work for anyone. What I mean is that.. is the Atkins Diet by the late doctor Robert Atkins a diet for everyone one ? The answer is no. There are many aspects of the information in the Medical Medium that is very useful, pertinent and true.

It is true that the chronic infection, EBV has links to many diseases and signs of symptoms of many of my patients, I use celery juice and I advocate for celery juice. I think the dietary lifestyle changes written in his books needs to done on an individual basis.

Read the Medical Medium. I thoroughly enjoyed the book as well as Liver Rescue.

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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

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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.

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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

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