FEBRUARY 18, 2020 HEAVY METALS

High levels of heavy metals have been linked to many problems. Some of these metals are linked to Parkinson’s Disease as Aluminum and mercury is linked to arrhythmia ( palpitations )

Finally the American Heart Association published a report that high levels of mercury and lead can cause increased levels of the low density lipoprotein , the bad cholesterol abbreviated LDL. Those with the highest level of lead were 56 % more likely to have a high cholesterol and 73 % more likely to have high cholesterol if they had a high mercury

This means to have your doctor do a blood test for these metals on your next blood test. If this isn’t high do not stop there. You can find an Integrative Physician / Functional Medicine MD like myself to do further testing. This can involve using a provoking agent DMSA or EDTA ( these are chelators) This test is done by Doctors Data in Chicago It requires a 6 hour or a 24 hour urine collection after talking the provoking agent. Some states with the USA still allow hair analysis for heavy metals

Screening for heavy metals should be part of a cardiovascular work up

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020 HERBAL TREATMENT FOR LYME (Copy)

There are many herbs that can treat chronic Borreliosis. Chronic Lyme disease can weaken your immune system, ignite inflammation, squelch your energy, provoke pain, and trigger brain fog. It can also generate harmful free radicals, disrupt your mitochondria ( powerhouse of your cell ) and overwhelm your detox pathway. The conventional infectious disease physicians do NOT believe in chronic Lyme.

There are many different protocols that can be found in your on line search There is the Cowden protocol, Zhang protocol, and Desert Botanicals. I use some herb sin combination and some alone.

One herb I utilize is Artemisia annua. This is sweet wormwood. Artemisinin is the compound in Artemisia annua that has these anti parasitic effects. It also has powerful actions against the Lyme bacteria — including cyst forms. This herb is also active against Malaria caused by Plasmodia species. Since Borrelia causes much stress, this herb has many different anti oxidant properties.

One of the most well known herbs for Lyme is Cat’s Claw or Uncaria tomentosa Phytochemicals in cat’s claw bark may help regulate your immune function This herb is very effective for the aches and pains in your joints

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020 HERBAL TREATMENT FOR LYME

There are many herbs that can treat chronic Borreliosis. Chronic Lyme disease can weaken your immune system, ignite inflammation, squelch your energy, provoke pain, and trigger brain fog. It can also generate harmful free radicals, disrupt your mitochondria ( powerhouse of your cell ) and overwhelm your detox pathway. The conventional infectious disease physicians do NOT believe in chronic Lyme.

There are many different protocols that can be found in your on line search There is the Cowden protocol, Zhang protocol, and Desert Botanicals. I use some herb sin combination and some alone.

One herb I utilize is Artemisia annua. This is sweet wormwood. Artemisinin is the compound in Artemisia annua that has these anti parasitic effects. It also has powerful actions against the Lyme bacteria — including cyst forms. This herb is also active against Malaria caused by Plasmodia species. Since Borrelia causes much stress, this herb has many different anti oxidant properties.

One of the most well known herbs for Lyme is Cat’s Claw or Uncaria tomentosa Phytochemicals in cat’s claw bark may help regulate your immune function This herb is very effective for the aches and pains in yo

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FEBRUARY 15-16, 2020 ANTISPASMODIC HERBS

The most popular gut remedy herb is Peppermint for allebviating gas and abdominal cramps. It doesn’t work for everyone but should be used. I have seen it combined with caraway seeds. One herb that is used is Chamomille. I feel we only think of chamomille as an herb to sleep or relax. It is a very effective herb for the gastrointestinal problems. There are many herbs with special affinity for the GI tract which can act as anti spasmodics. These are

1. Hops ( Humulus lupulus)

2. Valerian ( Valeriana officinales)

3. Wild Yam ( Dioscorea villosa)

4. Bogbean ( Menyanthes trifoliata)

5. Lemon Balm ( Melissa officinales)

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020 DYSPEPSIA

Upper gastrointestinal illness is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. There are many causes. Some of the illnesses are ulcers, gastritis. motility problems and Helicobacter pylori.

Most people have heard the use of peppermint oil and even deglychrrized licorice for the above conditions. There are studies on peppermint oil which is used most commonly for abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome. I utilize many therapies in my practice after a full work up ( history/physical and laboratory data)

I am fond of mixing 4-5 organic teas together and ask the patient to drin 1-2 times a day for 10 days. The blend is called GUTSY which is available at Botanical Bounty in New York City.

There are many other remedies. I want to mention drinking the fresh juice from the whole plant of Bocapa monniera. It is also known as Brahmi . This is used commonly in Ayurvedic practices. It has bene shown that Brahmi promotes mucosal defenses via enhanced mucin secretin and glycoprotein This therapy is very effective

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FEBERUARY 13, 2020 MOOD SWINGS

Do you suffer from mood swings? Have you ever related your mood swings to what you are eating ? The most common causes of nmood swings IU see are food allergies, unstable blood sugar and the presence of a yeast infection. We do know that ingestion of alcohol can lead to mood swings as well as daily use of caffeinated beverages as coffee.

Many individuals use a daily juice in the morning as celery juice . I have found that you can make your own Mood Juice in your Vita Mix.

In the Vita Mix/Blender add the following:

1. Shredded one large radish

2. 3 ripe tomatoes

3. 1/4 cucumber peeled and washed

4. one cut up purple cabbage

5. 1/2 cup of spring water

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020 LEG ULCER REMEDY

Skin breakdown is a common problem seen among the elederly. It is more common to see in diabetic patients. Most common areas I see are the lower leg , ankle and foot. It can also be seen on the knees and elbows. Most of the time it is seen in the lower portion of the body. Besides diabetes, other conditions that can present with skin breakdown or leg ulcers are those patients with peripheral vascular disease and anemia

The use of herbs are very useful. The two best herbs are garlic ( Allium ) and goldenseal. The best is to make an herbal wash . It can be accomplished by adding garlic clove to boiling water - heat, boil and simmer for 5 minutes Then let steep for an additional 10 minutes. Add the goldenseal powder and stir in well. Once cooled bathe the leg ulcers 3 to 4 times a day with cotton balls.

I have seen this as an effective remedy

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020 MYCOTOXINS

There are ,many toxins from mold exposure that can affect the human body. The chemicals are produced from different mold species. Tpoxins from the family mold Aspergillus are aflatoxin M1,Ochratoxin and Gliotoxin and Sterigmayoxin.

Aflatoxin M1 is the main metabolite of aflatoxin B1. Aflatoxin are some of the most carcinogenic substances in the environment. The main source of this toxin is water damage in buildings. This is eveident after a hurricanes Katrina in New Orleans and Sandy on the East Coast. Aflatoxins are also found in beans, rice, tree nuts and wheat. Aflatoxin is removed from the gluthathione system Therefore inhaled gluthathione can be done as a treatment. I use many other remedoies to remove mold as charcoal, clay, N acetyl cysteine ( a prescursor to gluthathione) and a conventional drug cholestyramine.

Ochratoxin is a nephrotoxic, immunotoxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin . Studies have also shown that these toxins is present in sweat, which supports the use on infrared saunas as they increase the excretion of ochratoxins.

Sterigmatocytin is a mycotoxin related to the aflatoxin class.

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