MARCH 6, 2020 CHILI PEPPERS AND HEART DISEASE
Do you like to eat chili peppers? A published study in The Journal of American College of Cardiology published in 2019 revealed that regularly eating chili peppers was associated with lower total and cardiovascular disease mortality risks. I found this study to be informative and insightful.
The Chili pepper is part of our culture. Maybe not the American culture, but NYC culture with a melting pot of different cultures. It is seen in jewelry designs and most Italian cities. Historically and folklore medicine show chili peppers with amazing properties. We do know that different species in the Capsicum family have protective benefits for many disease other than heart disease.
Lets look at the consumption of spicy foods. These are consumed daily in some cultures. The daily consumption is associated with a 14 % reduction in total mortality and 22 % reduction in death from ischemic heart disease.
The lesson is: Start eating chili peppers
Until tomorrow…
MARCH 4, 2020 CORONA
The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday that the global mortality rate for Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, was 3.4 percent.
“While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains, Covid-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity,” states the WHO
To prevent any strain of flu
Wash your hands after being in a public area with soap
You must have a good immune system. There are many things to consider to strengthen your immune system
Eat a healthy lifestyle. Limit the simple sugars.
Drink plenty of glass bottled water
Exercise at least three times a week
Take the following supplements
My Community by Host Defense - a complex mushroom formula by Fungi Imperfecti
Zinc and Selenium
Liposomal gluthathione
Astragalus
Monolaurin
ViralTone- I have been making a herbal tincture of herbs used against viruses
Herbal Tea- I have been mixing a herbal blend of tea to drink called Sickly
Both Viral Tone and Sickly tea are available at Botanical Bounty in NYC Call 212 421 3202
Be prepared and Be Well
Until tomorrow…
MARCH 3, 2020 CBD
I have written about CBD many times over the last 5 years. This months Natural Nutmeg ( www.naturalnutmeg.com) featured an article about CBD. I was proud ot see it was written by a former student, now naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Nick Edgerton. Hemp plants and its use have been around for many many years. It has been used long before the last 10 years with its popular use. Dr Edgerton highlighted the difference between the hemp plants which are the non flowering male plants and the female plant which is referred to as cannabis or marijuana.
CBD has its effect on the central nervous system due to its effect on the endocannabinoid system. Until 10 years there was no much literature on this ECS ( endocannabinoid system)
There is a lot of research today on the uses of CBD. These are highlighted in Dr Edgerton’s article. I have used CBD for more than 10 years. I have seen products’ come and go’ on the market. I have used it for anxiety, pain management, seizures, IBD and much more For a physician in recovery I I am careful to make sure I use CBD without any trace of THC. Be careful what you buy
As always I am in awe that I have been part of an individual’s education Dr Edgerton’s article summarizes the use of the correct CBD so well. I encourage to read this month’s Natural Nutmeg. He currently is in practice in northern Connecticut at Collaborative Natural Health Partners.
CBD IS NOW AVAILABLE AT OUR CONMNECTICUT OFFICE AT 203 717 1339 AS WELL AS IN OUR NEW YORK OFFICE AT 212 421 3202
Until tomorrow
MARCH 2, 2020 MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE UNITED STATES
According to the State of the Worlds Plants Report 2017, there are at least 28,187 plants that are recognized as medicinal. There are great plant books on medicinal plants from the area that you live in. Herbalist, Matthew Wood wrote two books, The Earthwise Herbal . These are books on Old World and New World Medicinal Plants. These are just two examples of plant books .
The northernmost states of the US are home to a great many medicinal plants. These states, include Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. I am a resident in two Northeast states- New York and Connecticut.
Examples of some plant in my region are:
Barberry, Black Walnut, Black Raspberry, Dogwood , Goldenrod, Hawthorne, Juniper, English Yew, Ginkgo, Maple, St John Wort, and Sycamore
Find the medicinal plants in your area Medicinal plants are growing in every state in the United States
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MARCH 5, 2020 NATURAL BASED THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER
I an NOT an oncologist. I am an integrative physician /cardiologist/herbalist with more than 25 years experience in treating patients. I have seen ,many patients with different types of cancer. My approach is treat the patient as a whole, which I feel I do for every disease in any patient . I look at their dietary and exercise lifestyle first and foremost. I treat the ‘gut’ first . The ‘ gut” is the most important aspect of someone’s health. I discuss the patient’s addictions, and their ability to do meditation. I even further discuss their own self esteem, anger and self love. Once I have established the kind of communication I want between a patient and their doctor I start to discuss other treatments available for cancer patients.
I discuss other testing available to determine if their cancer is sensitive to certain chemotherapies and if their cancer is sensitive to certain supplements and botanical plants. I discuss that plant based medicine is a treatment for certain cancers in other countries in the world. I am trying to educate the patient . You can look at www.rgcc.com website for ore information about testing
Recently I read Dr Kurt Beil article in the Townsend Letter February/March 2020 entitled The Holistic Benefits of Nature Based Therapy for Women with Breast Cancer . For any individual in the health field- this is worth a read and your attention
It is my belief that when a patient has a disease or afflicted with a cancer, he / she has the right to research, discuss, and explore every possible treatment if available.
Be your own health advocate
Until tomorrow…
FEBRUARY 29 - MARCH 1, 2020 APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Have you ever tried taking apple cider vinegar ? Apple cider vinegar is a tangy, light brown vinegar made from fermented apples. Apple cider vinegar has many potential health benefits. Vinegar has bene used for years as a “ treatment for many things. “ My father used to use it for everything. It reminds me of the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the father used “ Windex “ as a treatment for everything
The best advantages and health benefits of Apple cider vinegar are:
Apple cider vinegar can kill disease-causing bacteria and fungi
The high content of acetic acid in this vinegar gives its anti bacterial, anti viral and anti oxidant benefits
Can lower and maintain a lower blood sugar
Vinegar can reduce appetite making it easier to lose weight when ingesting
Apple cider vinegar is also a potent antioxidant, meaning it can prevent and reverse the damage caused by free radicals