AUGUST 25, 2020 RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME

If you fingers and toes tingle in the cold weather, it may not be due to poor circulation. You need to investigate You could have a circulatory problem called Raynaud’s syndrome where the small arteries and arterioles constrict. You fingers and even your toes could take on a bluish tinge-

This is a autoimmune disease and be linked to other autoimmune disease as systemic lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroidits, rheumatoid arthritis and much more. There is a conventional treatment for this condition that dilate the blood vessels. It is usually a calcium channel blocking drug I find it effective in 50 % of the patients.

I have used magnesium with L taurine and found it most effective. The individual should avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine. I have used Vitamin E occasionally for this condition. To date I prescribe low dose naltrexone ( LDN) in a dose starting at 1.0 mg and as high as 4.5 mg

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AUGUST 24, 2020 AHEAD OF THE CURVE

For years I have been ahead of the curve on many forefronts. There are two examples - one is the use of bee venom therapy for many conditions and the other is the use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) I have been in practice for more than 25 years.

Full dose naltrexone 50 mg was approved by the FDA in the 1980’s. It is an anti narcotic medicine for the treatment of opioid addiction, especially heroin. I have been using low dose naltrexone at a dose starting at 1 mg up to 4.5 mg ( rare cases 6.0 mg) for treatment of autoimmune issues, cancer Lyme disease and more for 20 years. I started using it 21 years ago.

I believe it strengthen my immune system. For those patients that have been on LDN and developed COVID 19. It did provide protection against COVID Why live at high risk? Ask your health care professional about LDN. It is not an expensive drug. It has halted the progression of autoimmune diseases. It prevented me from using Synthroid for my autoimmune thyroiditis ( Hashimoto’s) as well has helped thousands of my patients.

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AUGUST 21-23, 2020 BENEFITS OF HONEY

I don’t think WE all know the benefits of products from a beehive. There are incredible benefits from propolis, royal jelly, bee venom and of course honey. There are many studies citing the benefits of raw honey. Here is another… sent to me from writer Rachel Kessler that was published in the Science section of The Guardian

Honey may be better than conventional treatments for coughs, blocked noses and sore throats, researchers have said. The substance is cheap, readily available, and has virtually no side-effects. Doctors can recommend it as a suitable alternative to antibiotics, which are often prescribed for such infections, even though they are not effective, scientists from the University of Oxford said. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) affect the nose, throat, voice box and the large air passages (bronchi) that lead from the windpipe to the lungs. There is evidence for honey being used in children, and it has long been used as a home remedy to treat coughs and colds. But the evidence for its effectiveness for a range of upper respiratory tract symptoms in adults has not been systematically reviewed.

To address this, the scientists looked at research databases for relevant studies comparing honey and preparations that included it as an ingredient with usual care – mostly antihistamines, expectorants, cough suppressants and painkillers. They found 14 suitable clinical trials, involving 1,761 participants of varying ages. Data analysis of the studies indicated that honey was more effective than usual care for improving symptoms, especially the frequency and severity of coughing. Two of the studies showed that symptoms lasted one to two days less among those treated with honey.

In my opinion honey is effective, cheap and better than conventional treatment for cold and flu

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AUGUST 20, 2020 THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM

The Endocannabinoid system (ECS) is well researched In the 1990’s, scientists discovered endocannabinoids, the natural cannabis-like molecules produced by the human body. Scientists began to realize cannabis exerted its effects, in part, by mimicking our endocannabinoids. It appears the main function of the endocannabinoid system is to maintain bodily homeostasis—biological harmony in response to changes in the environment.  But medical cannabis also has the potential to PREVENT illness and disease before they can ever take hold. There is much information of boosting your ECS system with cannabinoids.

So you gain the medical benefits of the hemp plant without getting “ high” with the THC component. There is nothing wrong with THC It has well researched medical benefits . As a sober individual in society I do not use THC. I do use CBD with great results

A deficiency in the ECS can cause and has been linked to

  • An over or under-responsive immune system that causes autoimmune and chronic pain conditions.
     

  • Slow or inefficient digestive and metabolic processes leading to Crohn’s, IBS, Colitis, and other gut issues.
     

  • Potential harm to neurons and receptors that cause premature aging, dementia, Fibromyalgia, and more.
     

  • Degeneration or mutation of cell function which may lead to Alzheimer’s Disease and/or cancer.

As a health care consumer you need to research the product. I have used and rely on the CBD products from Canbiola. I am proud to be a medical health advisor to this company . I have used all of their products and feel great.

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AUGUST 19, 2020 FALSE CLAIMS

It never ceases to amaze me how individuals treat others . Whether it is envy or jealousy or just lack of knowledge of an individual that causes he/she to have LACK of humbleness, gratefulness or humility.

On this topic I could write a lot. I have chosen to write about how Dr Joseph Mercola , a board certified physician was being targeted by Center for Science in the Public Interest ( CSPI) CSPI states Dr Mercola was “making claims” about certain products to be used against COVID

I have known Dr Mercola for the last two decades. He is forthright, intelligent, caring and a real educator of the American Public. He has an excellent website and educates about vital information to the public at large. He has made no such claims

He had to expose the CSPI and its lies about him. I am glad he did it. He produced a video which is available on line to exactly how he didn’t make the claims as stated. I urge you to support Dr Mercola and his endeavors. We need him.

Kudos to Dr Joseph Mercola and his great work

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AUGUST 18, 2020 OLEANDRIN-

Recently my dear friend, Jennifer Esposito sent me a link to a plant that was promoted by Trump in July 2020. I want to thank her for the article as it inspired me to look at oleandrin. It never amazes me at the stupidity of our Commander and Chief. He heard about oleadrin in a meeting and instantly started saying the FDA should approve it for C OVID 19. Let me discuss oleadrin

There is no published data showing that oleadrin has ever been tested in animals or human. There was a non peer review stating oleadrin showed some viral inhibition

Let me tell you about oleadrin. Oleadrin is an extract from an African plant, Nerium oleadrin. It might be a pleasing looking plant, but is considered toxic. The compound oleadrin is similar to a compound that is found in foxglove. The compound which is a conventional medication used in cardiology is Digoxin.

Digoxin is used to slow the heart rate or rhythm. It is also used to increase contractility or inotropic action of the heart

I don’t see how this would be beneficial to a patient with COVID.

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AUGUST 17, 2020 WHO WANTS NO WRINKLES

Everyone WANTS no wrinkles. As we age no matter what the skin loses moisture, elasticity and internal cell support. There are many products on the market that supposedly help. There is something you can do as be careful about sun exposure, and the food we eat Food and exercise is a great way to help support the skin. By exercising you circulate proper nutrition to the body and thus to the largest organ—the skin.

There are many plants that have been used for the skin over the centuries. Some of these are Lemon Balm ( Melissa ) , Fennel, and Cayenne. Some individuals believe in ingesting Avocados for preventing wrinkles.

I do believe that the Fennel seeds work. Steep a handful of fennel seeds in boiling water Strain out the seeds and add two teaspoon of plan yogurt and one teaspoon of raw honey. Apply as a mask for thirty minutes

You will be impressed with the results.

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AUGUST 14, 2020 METAL DETOXIFICATION

We all have toxic metals in our bodies. We live in a TOXIC environment. These metals are mercury, aluminum, arsenic, lead, cadmium, nickel, and barium. There are ways to identify these metals in our bodies. You health care practitioner can do a provocative metal challenge with a chelator or in certain states — a hair analysis. Heavy metals can lead to brain fog, cognitive functions, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and even confusion. I feel many conventional neurologists do not consider heavy metals . Once the heavy metal is identified, you need to get rid of it.

This can be done by either a form of chelation therapy as DMSA or EDTA. I find an effective way is a Heavy Metals Detox. You can start the day with drinking 15-32 oz of lemon or lime water followed up in 30 minutes by 16-32 oz of celery juice.

A lot of my patient have followed the Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie prescribed by Anthony Williams You can fo9llow this is his latest book, Medical Medium CLEANSE TO HEAL

He combines a powerful combination of 2 bananas, 2 cups of wild or frozen berries, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 tsp of barley juice powder, 1 tsp of spirulina, 1 tablespoon of Atlantic dulse, 1 orange and optional 1 cup of water. I have tasted it I find it appealing and tasty

Try it , I encourage to read his book.

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