OCTOBER 15, 2020 MORE ON PROPOLIS

 Propolis is an apitherapy product from a beehive. It is the brownish glue like substance that bees secrete. They use it to secure their hive. Propolis is a wax-like resinous substance used by honeybees to protect the hive, with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties attributed to its high concentration of flavonoids I am always intrigued by new studies on the beneficial effects of propolis. Most beekeepers sell their propolis so herbalists and other health related professionals can tincture it into ‘ medicines’

As many as 40% of patients experience some level of postoperative endodontic pain following a root canal preparation. Endodontic pain management includes antimicrobial intracanal medicaments; calcium hydroxide is the most widely used. Recent attention has focused on finding natural alternatives to synthetic medications. A study was done and published in HerbalGram of the American Botanical Council. For years I have been a member of the ABC. I urge you to join the American Botanical Council.

The study was adequate with some minor flaws. In the conclusion…The authors conclude there were no statistically significant differences between the use of calcium hydroxide and propolis in postoperative pain. Thus, propolis can be recommended for postoperative endodontic pain without adverse side effects.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 PLANT POWERED METRO NY

There are many organizations , web sites , books, etc that can change your life. I meet many people who have changed their lives. One of these individuals is Enrica Sacca She is a vibrant, caring, and compassionate individual who is the Queens Borough Organizer for a dynamic group called Plant Powered Metro New York.

https://www.plantpoweredmetrony.org

Plant Powered Metro New York empowers people to change by finding a better health for them. This change is one of the changes that can alleviate and even stop Chronic Disease. We live in a toxic world - the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe affects our physical, mental and psychological health

Plant based nutrition emphasizes nutrient rich foods from the plant kingdom The plant kingdom provides legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes. In addition whole grains for those that are not gluten sensitive or have celiac disease. You must eliminate processed and animal foods.

Don’t say it is not for you - till you try. Studies show that you must eliminate processed foods. Studies have shown that a plant based diet is excellent for eliminating chronic disease. You need to find what lifestyle works for you. It doesn’t work for everyone. But you could be the one person it is right for.

Kudos to Plant Powered Metro NY Attend their workshops, their virtual potluck dinners- Even exchange recipes

Find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

@ PlantpoweredMNY

OCTOBER 13, 2020 TOXICITIES

WE live in a toxic world. The toxins can be environmental ( from air, water and additives), physical ( from food due to pesticides) and finally spiritual, emotional and psychological toxicities.

The most difficult toxicities are the latter. These might not be easy to comprehend. As an individual who follows a 12 step program—the spiritual is easy for me. I rather use ‘ higher power’ or entity rather than God. GOD to me is Good Orderly Direction. I am discussing spirituality not religious beliefs.

The emotional toxicities vary from individual to individual. As a physciian I tend to discuss with my patients - anger and resentment, and sadness and negative emotions. This might stem from childhood but doesn’t always have to be, I feel it is easier for a conventional physician to promote a drug, a chemotherapy, a surgical heart bypass rather than discussing the patient’s emotions and feelings.

Life experiences whether in childhood or adulthood, can be positive and negative. All of these have a tremendous impact of lifelong health and opportunity to live a better life. I tend to use Dr Mercola’s Emotional Freedom Technique. There are many techniques and therapies you can use. I can speak freely about 12 step programs for addictions as alcohol and drugs, but also Al-Anon for family, loved ones, and other family members.

There are many resources available . I know this…NEGATIVE THINKING IS SIMPLY NOT HEALTHY

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OCTOBER 12, 2020 NIGELLA SATIVA

The prophet Mohammed said Black Cumin seed is a remedy for all diseases except death This sounds very promising. There are many health benefits to Black Cumin. It has other names as Black sesame, black caraway , onion seed and Roman coriander. This herb dates back to Egyptian times and black cumin seed was found in King Tut’s tomb.

There are many documented benefits. I am going to write just a few. These studies have been published in peer review journals and should not go unnoticed.

1. Exhibits anti psoriasis properties ( autoimmune disease)

2. Prevents neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s patients

3. Prevents radiation damage in patients with cancer

4. Prevents post surgical adhesions

5. Suppresses breast cancer growth

6. Prevents brain pathology in a patient with Parkinson’s Disease

7. Has shown effectiveness in a patient with glioblastoma

8. Prevents a nd supports a patient with diabetes

As far as patients with different types of cancer. The active ingredient in this herb is an alkaloid, thymoquinone

I would like to see more studies with Nigella.

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OCTOBER 10-11, 2012 SILVER

The use of colloidal silver either in oral or IV use is not a new therapy. Silver is a tool used during ancient times as well as utilized in the United States for combating infections. It is a non toxic broad spectrum anti microbial therapy with few if any toxicities. Not all oral silver products, nor Iv silver are equal. You must do your research for the best oral silver.

There are reports of silver products if taken too regularly and are of poor quality to cause Argyria - This condition results in the silver depositing in the skin causing a blue tinge to deep blue color. I have never personally seen a patient with Argyria

I have seen silver used for MAI infections ( myocabacterium aviam intracellulare) and chronic Lyme Disease

I have used Argentyn 23 and have recommended Sovereign Silver to my patients. I have also used products by Quick Silver

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OCTOBER 9, 2020 COLONIC THERAPY

It is no wonder our colon is toxic. From the different foods we ingest with pesticides, and from the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Our colon takes a big hit. The “ gut” is the link to all chronic diseases. It is just one more thing overloading our immune system.

I suggest colonic therapy. I have utilized my colleague/friend Tracy Piper for years. She wrote a great book, The Piper Protocol for which I wrote the foward. Using colonics for healing purposes has been around for ages, This dates way back to Egyptian Times . In the 1700’s, colon ic therapy was a common practice in France . Today it has fallen out of favor with the conventional medical establishments.

During a colonic, the colonic walls are constantly flushed with purified water which removes hard fecal material and mucous. In the out pockets of the colon many bad bacteria, candida and even parasites hid out.

Even the conventional Merck Manual had coffee enemas described in their book until 1984. The famous Dr Max Gerson introduced coffee colonics into his cancer therapy practice in the 1930’s I still recommend these coffee enemas today.

A regular fleets enema does NOT do the job. It only cleans the last 6 inches of the colon. A colonic does it better and more beneficial to your health.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020 LIFE AND DEATH

For many of us, you had a loved one die of COVID 19. This was a wake up call to the United States. For this reason you must vote next month. Volunteering in a hospital opened my eyes wide. I saw death every day. I feel it was worse than the 1980’s AIDS epidemic. I was younger and studying medicine at that time. I saw many of my friends die. In the hospital emergency room in March to May I saw many older individuals die gasping for breath. I also saw younger individuals die. I lost patients in my own practice.

Have you thought about life insurance. Many young people during the COVID pandemic thought about getting their own life insurance. The good news…In April, Connecticut’s insurance companies barred life insurance underwriters from asking about COVID 19. I feel this is a huge step in the right direction. They cannot even ask if you quarantined during this time

COVID 19 has been a wake up call to many. Questions about how did this happen are now being asked? Were we prepared? Was the current government telling the truth about COVID 19 ?

Will there be spikes this Fall and Winter? The answer is a definite YES

Life is precious. Life can be short. Be informed

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OCTOBER 7, 2020 A GREEN COMMUNITY

It is difficult to be be green . It is much easier now that I reside in Connecticut. It is hard while living in NYC. It was even harder living the summers in Fire Island. I opened a store called Simply Green We sold all items which were green including detergents, soaps, cleaning supplies. We also tried to get island residents to compost. It was difficult and frustrating. More frustrating was that residents complained that I kept honeybees

There are many communities throughout the United States and Europe that have turned Green. There is one community that is vibrant to live. It is called Wake Robin in Vermont. Now that’s a state. At Wake Robin Life Plan Community the residents learn to compost, plant gardens, and use locally grown foods. In addition in the early part of the spring season they make maple syrup and each Fall they harvest honey from their honeybees on the property. Now this is a dream. Check out www.wakerobin.com

I am becoming more green than I have ever been. In addition to buying organics I try to shop our green markets. We have a green market every Saturday in Black Rock at St Ann’s Grounds on Brewster Ave. I compost daily. Most importantly I keep bee hives in my yard.

Until tomorrow…