OCTOBER 31,2020 - NOVEMBER 1, 2020 STEVIA
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana native to Brazil and Paraguay. The active compounds are steviol which have been shown to have 30-150 times more sweetness than sugar. It is rather non toxic compared to white sugar. Stevia is heat stable and non fermentable.
Importantly the body does not metabolize the glycosides in stevia and does contain zero calories.
Other substitute as Equal, Splenda and Sweet n Low also contain zero calories, but studies have shown these compounds to be toxic and are linked to cancer. As far as we know and what has been studied, Stevia is neither harmful nor toxic
We thought the same for others above until investigated years later. You can obtain stevia in powder or liquid. Stevia has a long history of use in South America with promising results.
Stevia is sold as Stevia but it also found in the product Truvia.
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 30, 2020 CANNABIDIOL
If you ever needed a bit of stress relief… it is now. The use of CBD based products has increased exponentially. There are studies to validate the use of CBD for a variety of conditions. These conditions include
Anxiety
. Skin conditions as pruritis, psoriasis, acxne
Pain and Inflammation
Nerve Pain from Shingles, neuropathy
Vulvodynia
Autism
IBS, as Crohn’s and Colitis
The Cannabis plant has been cultivated and used for centuries. The two main plant species used are Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica These plants contain more than 80 different cannabinoids. The psychoactive component is THC ( this is marijuana) whereas the non psychoactive part is CBD. Different strains of the plant are grown to contain different amounts of CBD and THC. There are benefits to using the psychoactive THC. I do refer patients to get a Marijuana Card from the correct physician. I utilize CBD , the psychoactive part in many patients. It is overwhelming to read the number of diseases that have used both parts of the hemp plant. The endocannabinoid System ( ECS) in our bodies is well researched and extensively studied. We have CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body.
You must get a good quality CBD product. There are many on the market. I use the company, Canbiola for most of my products. I refer patients to get many different types of CBD from this company. I use their roll on / cream for pain. I also utilize Diamond CBD for infused gummy bears for sleep. Another company is EBM which I use often
I encourage my patients to investigate CBD as a treatment option for many of their health related concerns
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 29, 2020 CORONA
As Halloween is approaching, it will not quite the same. There is NO NYC Halloween Parade, and there will be less trick or treaters on the streets. And FOR GOOD REASON
This pandemic is not quite over ... and can be frightening. There are as of this week 43.6 million cases and 1.1 million deaths world wide. In the United States there are 8.7 million cases with 225,000 deaths. The number of deaths in the United States will increase
As a physician, both in the ER volunteering and in my medical practice I have seen death from corona. There are some individuals who still refuse to believe that this virus kills. I am not one of those people.
Patients who take supplements and herbs did fair better if they got COVID. These 4 supplements should be taken
Vitamin C - at least 2,000/day
Zinc - 30 mg once a day
Vitamin D - 5,000/ day
NAC- N acetylcysteine or glutathione 300-600 mg twice a day
In addition I have prescribe a loose herbal tea for patients as well as a tincture I made called ViraTone.
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Until tomorrow… And please WEAR A MASK
OCTOBER 28, 2020 LYME DISEASE
Lyme Disease is real. Unless you suffer from Lyme or know someone who is —it is difficult to understand how a tick bite can cause so much havoc in one’s body.
I am been a witness to the suffering of countless patients with Lyme. One of these is my son, Gregory. He like many others have a variety of symptoms ranging from fatigue to headache to inability to concentrate to inability to walk to low blood pressure and heart rate.
Many patients didn’t know they were bit, and some ( about 45 % ) did not develop a rash. By not being treated within a reasonable amount of time ( about 72 hours) the spirochete can take over and cause many of these symptoms. Some medical professionals do not believe in chronic Lyme.
My son like many have undergone multiple antibiotic regimens both oral and intravenous, many herbal protocols and many have read “ Healing Lyme by Stephen Buhener. As a physician and father I have tried various other regimens for my son including other intravenous regimens and been sting therapy with live honeybees. Of course there needs to be a change in dietary lifestyle, as well as exercise lifestyle. The patient needs to detox the body of other chemicals and metals
Some of my patients have tried Stem Cell Therapy with success. These patients have done a 4 week therapy at the Stem Aid Institute in Mexico.
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Until tomorrow
OCTOBER 27, 2020 ETROG CITRON
Etrog Citron is available now in some specialty food stores. It is available in late Fall and early Winer. The Etrog citron looks like a large, knobby and sometimes ribbed lemon. It is a species of citrus fruit and is related to the Buddah’s Hand. One characteristic of this variety of citrus is a very thick rind and aromatic skin. It has very small sections and many, many seeds. The flesh of the Etrog is neither particularly sweet nor sour and sometimes there is very little to even taste. Its botanical name is Citrus medica
Have you ever tasted an Etrog Citron. I have. I like the taste . I cannot describe the taste- I know as stated it is neither sweet nor sour. It has many health benefits.
One story from the Torah claims the Etrog was the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, and not in fact an actual apple. I thought it was a pomegranate and NOT an apple. Never heard it was an Etrog
The health benefits from ingesting etrog are numerous . Studies have been done on its anti oxidant, and anti microbial benefits. It does contain high levels of limonoids which are found in a very few citrous fruits. It has been studied that these substances have inhibitory effects of many inflammatory pathways The antimicrobial benefits are attributed by specific limonoids as limonin and nomilin.
An etrog is high is calcium, about 166.0 mg and about 16.7 grams of carbohydrates of which all 16.6 grams are dietary fiber.
Although etrog differ in size, shape and color I would encourage you try one during this time of the year. Put it on your bucket list- do not be as cautious as you would be by its shape— try it you’ll like it.
Until tomorrow…
OCTOBER 26, 2020 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES
It seems the independent book stores are a thing of the past. First it was Barnes and Noble taking over the city. That is even a thing of the past. Many of the B & N in New York City are gone as with other book stores. Do you remember the movie “ You’ve Got Mail” about Joe who belongs to the Fox family that runs Fox Books, a chain of mega bookstores. The story involves Kathleen’s small children’s book store against the mega Fox Books.
Many buy their books on line. Either you are reading on a kindle ( which I can’t do) or you are buying on line from Amazon. I still prefer to read a hard cover book.
Then there is the specialty bookstores. The specialty independent: the bookstore that services a specific clientele, with curated offerings to fit the community. Sometimes, that community is the LGBT community—and that’s when we get the queer bookstore. This is not a porn store.. so don’t go there.
The places are treasure troves of rare and under-appreciated books. They are where you can find the entire breadth of gay YA, every trans autobiography, and all the lesbian graphic novels your heart desires. More than that, they stand as community pillars, providing access to the representation which we so often thirst for. There are very few if any of these specialty bookstores . The “ Different Light” book store off of 6th Avenue was a dear book store in New York of long ago. Rainbow and Triangles on 8th Aver used to have a selection, but unfortunately also gone. In 1973, Craig Rodwell moved his Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, the first gay and lesbian bookstore in America, from its original home on Mercer Street to a prominent location on Christopher Street, near the center of New York City’s gay life. Now gone. There is specialty bookstore in the LGBTQ center on west 13th street which is still open. There are even fewer non LGBTQ bookstores in the city . Do your homework
Since life has changed since COVID, you may find yourself searching for the specialty bookstore and a lot more.
Until tomororow…
The shop occupied this site for over 35 years.
OCTOBERR 23, - 25. 2020 A GOOD IMMUNE SYSTEM
You need a good immune system to fight any disease. A strong and healthy immune system, in a sense, is like wearing armor. It helps protect your body on two levels through your first and second lines of defense. Your first line of defense against outside invaders is known as your innate immune system.
White blood cells circulate in your blood stream as a first line of defense against invaders.
Consists of many parts – physical barriers such as your skin and mucous membranes, chemical barriers such as acidic environments, and enzymes that destroy invaders.
Includes Natural Killer (NK) white blood cells that effectively target and kill invading cells.
Has phagocytes (white blood cells) that produce chemical signaling proteins called cytokines and chemokines.
Recognizes Pathogen Associated Molecular Patterns, or common structures that show up in yeasts, bacteria and pathogens (1,3 beta glucan is one of those patterns but more about that later).
Produces “good” inflammation at the site of infection, which then promotes the activation of NK cells and phagocytes