DECEMBER 16, 2020 FISETIN

I recently read an article about Fisetin. It was published by Life Extension. I am a board member for Life extension. Not only does Life Extension have excellent supplements but it has a ,magazine which is superb. Fisetin is not NEW. It is found in strawberries, apples and other plants. It has a host of health benefits. After reading the article I found that more articles need to be written about its health benefits

Fisetin functions as a senolytic. In layman’s terms it clears away old cells allowing healthy cells to thrive. There are reports that fisetin improved outcome in patients with stroke, obesity and Type II diabetes. . Fisein is a flavinoid. Flavinoids are found in various vegetables and fruits. Some other flavinoids you might know are quercitin and green tea catechins.

I can tell you that these flavinoids especially fisetin are being studied in regard to anti aging research. It appears that fisetin is unique in that it removes these old or senescent cells unlike the other flavinoids.

So eat your strawberries and apples/

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 FISH OILS

Every individual should take a fish oil. Fish oil rich in EPA/DHA have many health benefits. The Mediterranean diet has many benefits and is well established to enrich your health and longevity. It is a diet rich in fish, olive oil, nuts, seeds , vegetables and fruits.

The omega 3 fatty acids in fish oils help not only the cardiovascular system. these help skin hair and nails. It helps the respiratory and gastrointestinal system as well. Studies have found that the highest consumption of omega 3 oils us associated with a 14 % reduction in the risk of dying from any cause compared to the lowest concentration of fish oils. Also each additional 200 mg of fish oil per day led to a 7 % reduction in overall death. So wouldn’t you take a fish oil.

Since we have many chronic diseases with chronic inflammation, fish oils can combat these age related diseases. These chronic disease include obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s chronic kidney disease and autoimmune diseases.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020 N ACETYL CYSTEINE

N acetyl cysteine is the precursor to glutathione. I blog about both You might know it as NAC. N acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that can break down mucous in the lung airways. I have been writing about it more as I feel it helped prevent COVID 19 and decrease symptoms if you happen to get COVID 19.

Clinical studies have shown that NAC can help treat and even prevent worsening of acute and chronic bronchitis Actually NAC is the precursor to cysteine which is needed to produce the most powerful antioxidant- glutathione. It helps to prevent pathogens from attacking the lungs. It reduces oxidative stress on the body and the organs/ NAC makes it hard for bacteria and viruses to gain foothold and cause infection It does this by disrupting the biofilm. This is the slimy coating that bacteria , spirochete and viruses wrap around themselves. The biofilm makes it difficult for antibiotics and helpful compounds from working

The usual dose I give for NAC is 600 mg four times a day.

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DECEMBER 11-12, 2020 PINEAPPLE WEED

Pineapple weed is a wayside plant. I must be amiss since i have never seen a Pineapple weed. I decided to look it up. It is part of the Aster Family and the Genus Matricaria.

The name is derived from the word ‘ Matrix’ - womb. Interesting this is because German chamomille was used medicinally to treat female disorders.

I tried to find Pineapple weed seeds but it is hard. So if you come across a Pineapple weed send it my way. It is said to have a pineapple fragrance

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DECEMEBR 10, 2020 LICORICE

When you think of licorice what comes to your mind? I think of real licorice strands from a local candy store around the corner from PS #4 in Yonkers New York. Licorice known botanically as Glycyrrhiza glabra has been used for centuries. You can date it back to 2000 BC It was known as Scythian root. Glycyrrhizin sweeter than sugar cane

It has been found in cardiovascualr research to be beneficial to lowering of the low density lipoprotein otherwise known as the bad cholesterol. There are four isoflavans and two chalcones is a important in LDL oxidation and thus can prevent the formation of early plaque.

Although I use licorice a lot in my practice I am aware of the side effects. It can increase blood pressure. Other side effects you must be aware of : headache, edema weight gain and even electrolyte imbalance.

The many flavinoid glycosides that are in licorice need to be more extensively studied

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 YOUR DOG

What do you feed your dog ? I fed my dog ,Chaplin ,Raw Food for the first three years of his life. He was born with a heart defect Dogs, a mammal like humans have 4 heart valves - aortic, pulmonary, tricuspid and mitral.

He was born without a mitral valve therefore he has a regurgitant mitral valve. He was on multiple medications when I adopted him With the use of herbs and supplements he takes only one medication.

You need to decide what is the best for pet. I have changed from raw to a grain free , plant based diet. If you are not feeding your pet a nutrient rich food derived from plants there is a good chance he/she is not receiving all the anti oxidants and phytonutrients he needs to maintain a good health. So there is way to raise your pet’s nutrient intake. You can use a product supported and research based food from Dr Mercola. Dr Mercola is a friend/colleague who I have supported over the years in practice. You can sprinkle Organic Fermented Foods for your pet. It is for dogs and cats. To tell you the truth I even sprinkle some in my Amazon Green Parrot food bowl. Gracie, my parrot has bene with me for 31 years

Your pet provides so much to you in your life. I can’t describe how a pet can change your entire life in more ways than you even realize. Your pet is part of your family He is your child.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020 BARTONELLIOSIS

When you bit by a tick you must think of all tick borne infections. Bartonellosis is primarily associated with flea, lice and ticks. Several different species of Bartonella can cause serious disease in humans. Some of these are Cat Scratch Disease, endocarditis, trench fever and Carrion’s Disease. The symptoms of Bartonella vary from patient to patient. It can be mild to severe and usually begins 5 to 14 days after infection.

Some of the more common symptoms are headache, fever, fatigue, muscxe pain and swollen glands. It almost sounds kike infections with the Epstein Barr Virus ( EBV) The diagnosis of Bartonella should always be considered if you get bit by a tick or scratch by a small animal. The health care professional should be well versed in tick born infections The right blood test by IGeneX should be considered. I use IGeneX as the bartonnella species are tested which include B.henselae,B quintana ( the most common species ) and also B elizabethae and B visonii ( not so common species)

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 LYME DISEASE

Lyme disease is the most well known tick borne illness. It is also one of the fastest growing infectious disease in the United States. Per the CDC 400,000 individuals are diagnosed with Lyme Disease annually. It is caused by Lyme Borreliae bacteria ( spirochete) carried by ticks.

I am not an infectious disease physician but an integrative physician who treats Lyme . I have a special interest in Lyme as my son has had Lyme since age 19. I want to discuss the testing. Generally Lyme disease is diagnosed by a two - tier approach involving an ELISA followed by a western blot. Unfortunately the sensitivity if these commercially available testing is poor. I use only two labs within the United States to make a diagnosis. These are Stony Brook Laboratories and IGeneX.

IGeneX has developed several Lyme tests that provide higher sensitivity to detect more Borreliae. When use din conjunction with symptoms and patient history, these tests are better I utilize them all the time. The treatment varies from patient to patient. I will discuss the various treatments in other blogs but involves antibiotics, herbal medicines., IV therapies, referral to the StemAid Institute and bee venom therapy.

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