AUGUST 28-30, 2020 TIPS ON GETTING HEALTHY

WE all need to stay healthy in this toxic world. The first tip is have better food choices. The second tip is to some form of exercise. The third tip is to check your blood pressure and fourth ..please eat more fruits and vegetables.

There are many veggies that you can steam or grill that are packed a whole lot of vitamins and minerals In no particular order here are some

• Asparagus—super rich in vitamins, minerals, plus a little protein. 

• Kale—packs a big antioxidant hit.  

• Mushrooms—full of immunity-boosting goodness. 

• Carrots—loaded with vitamin A, K, and C, plus antioxidants. 

• Cauliflower—lots of anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. 

• Broccoli—packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.    

• Spinach—so good for the skin and packed with iron, calcium, magnesium, and more.  

• Tomatoes—rich in vitamins, this super veggie is a cancer-fighting, blood pressure-lowering hero.  

• Zucchini—this anti-inflammatory veg also features a ton of beta-carotene and vitamin C. 

There are also tons of fruit which you must consume A lot of these are berries of all kinds. I would be careful of the high glycemic fruits during the summer . You can have them but less than moderate consumption. Apples and pear skin are a good source of fiber.

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AUGUST 27, 2020 DOUG ELLIOT

During my recent move to countryside in Connecticut I came across a book by Doug Elliot. Doug Elliott is a storyteller, herbalist and naturalist whose specialty is the American Appalachians. He is the author of several books featuring his own illustrations

During the last 15 years I have seen Doug Elliot at various herbal conferences throughout the United States. One of the books I found was Swarm Tree: Of Honeybees, of Honeymoons and the Tree of Life. I have always been found f this book. Through my years as a herbalist, beekeeper and apitherapist I have collected a vast number of books on Honeybees. Doug Elliot’s book on Bees was among the titles. This book is fascinating as Doug always tells a good story

This book is no exception : Following tracks, messing with bees, chasing butterflies, stalking deer, tickling trout and picking up pawpaws and hitchhikers. If you like this book you will be sure to like another favorite of mine . My second favorite book is Wildwoods Wisdom: Encounters with the Natural World.

Read Doug Elliot and fall in love with nature.

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AUGUST 26, 2020 CORDYCEPS

This mushroom, Cordyceps sinensis also known as the Chinese catepillar mushroom or Dong chong xia cao meaning water insect has been used for centuries. There is much written about the historical aspects of this mushroom. It is considered an adaptogen. I have used it with the other adaptogenic herbs for a variety of conditions

Some of the properties are the following:

1. antiasthmatic

2. antileukemic

3. antioxidant

4. hepatoprotetcive

5. immune system boosting

6. nephroprotective

I usually prescribe as a tincture or in powder form. I find it very safe and effective. I use it extensively in lung patients to improve lung function. I used it as a immune booster during the recent COVID pandemic

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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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