MARCH 19, 2020 BLOOD TYPE AND CORONA VIRUS RISK
The media is in overdrive due to the Corona covid-19 Pandemic. There is lots of information on the news and on line
A recent study in China had interesting findings.
People with blood type A may be more vulnerable to infection by COVID-19 while those with type O seem more resistant, according to a preliminary study of patients in China who contracted the disease known as Covid-19.Medical researchers in China took blood group patterns of more than 2,000 patients infected with the virus in Wuhan and Shenzhen and compared them to local healthy populations. They found that blood type A patients showed a higher rate of infection and they tended to develop more severe symptoms
There is a lot of information on blood types and disease Most native Americans belong to group O. It is believed that this is due to a syphilis epidemic and that the O type were better at fighting off the disease. Group A and B make people more resistant to cholera, while AB confers the most resistance. O offers virtually no immunity against cholera
SO conducting a study on the new corona virus and blood type is not far fetched. I think this is a valuable study. More studies on viruses and blood type need to be done.
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MARCH 17, 2020 THE PANDEMIC: CORONA UPDATE
For the first time in its history there is no St Patrick’s Day Parade today. You may ask why ? Because of the pandemic of Corona virus. New York City is semi lockdown. I’m still here doing phone consults and tending to the needs of patients.
So far we’ve seen 15 million cases of the flu in the United States this season, with just over 8,000 deaths caused by the flu or secondary pneumonia (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020b); in contrast, there have been 7,700 confirmed cases of the Wuhan virus and 170 related deaths in China as of January 30, 2020
This is different than the flu It causes more pulmonary problems. Wash your hands thoroughly
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, also known as Wuhan virus, is considered a novel virus, meaning it has not been observed in human populations before, although diseases caused by a similar type of virus have been observed, as in the MERs outbreak of 2012. Corona refers to crown-like projections on the individual virions. The earliest infected individuals of the recent outbreak, starting in Wuhan, China, had a connection to a large fish and meat market, suggesting initial animal-to-human transmission. However, it is now apparent that human-to-human transmission has occurred, perhaps carried in mucous droplets from coughs or sneezes (CDC, 2019).
Get you immune system boosted. Eat healthly Drink water. Move your body . Take ViraTone twice a day to keep viruses away
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MARCH 16, 2020 NITRIC OXIDE
Heart Disease is still the number one killer in the United States. Every 42 seconds someone has a heart attack. In the United States we are obsessed with total cholesterol and the low density lipoproteins ( LDL) or bad cholesterol. While there are excellent studies and treatment options for your bad cholesterol, there are other treatment modalities. One is the use of nitric oxide ( NO )
Your own body makes nitric oxide in the arteries. It is a vasodilator which means it opens up your arteries. More than 50 % of the nitric oxide in our bodies come from the amino acid, arginine. The blood vessels convert arginine to nitric oxide through an enzyme called nitric oxide synthetase ( NOS)
Some people cannot convert the arginine. This is because of a substance called dimethylarginine ( ADMA) ADMA binds the NOS so arginine cannot be converted to nitric oxide Therefore those with a low Arginine/ADMA ratio would have atherosclerosis. You can get this ratio tested by your physician
I avoid giving patients a lot of arginine as it is a fuel source for viruses as herpes simplex. I sometimes give the precursor to arginine called Citrulline. Nitric oxide levels go down after the age of 60. We lose our ability to make nitric acid as we age.
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MARCH 14- 15, 2020 MELATONIN
More than 3 million Americans take melatonin for sleep. The global melatonin has skyrocketed in the last few years. It is estimated that by 2025 there will be a 2790 million sales
The lay person knows that melatonin is great remedy for sleep in a majority of patients. The other health benefits are anti oxidant and anti inflammatory. It has even be used as an anti cancer supplement in breast cancers.
There are double blind placebo controlled studies on the benefit of melatonin for sleep. In Europe, Melatonin is used to treat primary insomnia. I encourage you to tell your health care practitioner about your sleep issues and if you are taking melatonin. Although it has a favorable safety profile, there are skeptics. Some as the Arthritis Foundation does not advocate melatonin for autoimmune diseases. You must read about when to take melatonin. It has a short half life ( only 20 - 45 minutes) Timely is very important.
I advice taking a time released melatonin around bedtime or a regular release one in the middle of the night. This is consistent with your circadian rhythm.
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MARCH 13,2020 DENTAL ISSUES
There comes a time when you have to trust you instincts or “ your gut” I have had dental issues from childhood . Unfortunately I was on a medication that severely discolored and damaged my teeth. From a young age I needed bonding and then veniers.
Dental plaque is the main cause of periodontal ( also known as gum) disease. This dental plaque is a film of bacteria that forms of the teeth. When the bacteria settle on your teeth they form a white film called a biofilm. If not removed these form ‘ pockets’ This pocket is the separation between the teeth and the gums. The plaque can harden into deposits which is called tartar. You need a professional well experienced dental hygienist.
About 20 years I met an extraordinary dental hygienist, Sandra Senzon. She had a cable network television show called the Tooth Fairy. She is an author of a book called “ Reversing Gum Disease” She is truly a fairy as she saved my teeth. She is an artist healer. She uses no machine as the cavitron nor chemicals to clean your teeth. Studies have shown the pros and cons of power scalers. She uses hand held tools and herbs to help your teeth. She does what most cannot do. She heals ‘pockets’ and reverses gum disease. She is a master of botanical medicine. She knows the right herbs to use for your teeth.
She turned me on to using a water pik with high grade peroxide and essential oils to clean my teeth. I do not floss. I use my water pik. I even have a water pik when I travel.
Since there is a connection between gum disease and the heart. This has been well documented and researched.
Make your appointment to see Sandra Senzon today
Call 212 684 1844 Don’t delay in helping the decay of your teeth and gums
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MARCH 12, 2020 FLU EPIDEMICS
There is much being written about flu epidemics since the outbreak of corona virus. The state of Connecticut had its first case this past weekend in Norwalk Hospital There are many ways to boost your immune system As a beekeeper/ apitherapist I always want to use honey.
There are many herbs that are used for the flu. Corona virus IS NOT like the regular flu. There are some that believe that another flu epidemic/plague is a matter of time. The time is NOW
Don’t PANIC
Some herbs that be mixed in a base solution of glycerin, apple cidar vinegar and honey are the following
Some herbs that can be mixed ina flu remedy are the following:
Garlic
Mullein
Marshmallow
Black Walnut
Gravel Root
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Corona virus