FEBRUARY 12-14, 2021 ASTAXANTHIN

Have you heard about astaxanthin ? is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and other seafood. The molecuylar structure of cartenoids make them exceptional antioxidants- which quench or remove free radicals from the body. Cartenoids also remove oxidative stress from the body.

There are human studies on astaxanthin. Studies have shown that daily use of astaxanthin have reduced triglycerides. In addition to reducing triglycverides ( a risk factor for both heart disease and diabetes), the total amount of an tioxidants increased in the body

Astaxanthin has been used in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, stroke, high choesterol, and age related macular degeneration

It is used in patients with metabolic syndrome ( also known as syndrome X, insulin resistance) This is one of the major caiuses of diabetes and heart disease in this country

There are many health benefits to taking astaxanthin to your daily vitamin regimen.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021 INTERMITTENT FASTING

It is the biggest craze or fad right now. It is even bigger than drinking 16- 32 oz of celery juice first thing int he morning. Studies have shown that intermittent fasting is superior to constant eating in many ways. Most of my patioents have tried intermittent fasting. This is not eating after dinner until 12 noon to 2 pm the next day. It is not for everyone. I would consult your health care practitioner. The New England Jounral of Medicine disucssed in an article various types of fasting which have proved to be beneficial to your health.

Most studies have shown that intermittent fasting improves metabolism, and does reduce important risk factors in diabets and heart diesase. There is a 3- 8 % reduction in body weight over 3 to 24 weeks. Some studioes have seen a 4 % of their fat mass lost in only 22 days.

Studies also have seen in a reduction in inflammation with intermittent fasting Since inflammation is the precorsor to atherosclerosis, then intermittent fasting can help and reduice heart disease. More studies need to be done in this area. We do know that calric restriction in anaiml studies leads to less growth of cancer

Consult your health care practitioner about intermittent fasting. I feel there are no bad side effect only beneficial ones.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021 VITAMIN k AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to weaken, get brittle and then are prone to fractures. The body constantly absorbs and replaces bone tissue. With osteoporosis, new bone creation doesn't keep up with old bone removal.

Many people have no symptoms until they have a bone fracture.

Treatment includes medications, healthy diet, and weight-bearing exercise to help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones

The vitamin K2 can be used,. There are excellent studies on Vitamin K2. The studies use 45 mg of Vitam in K2 in the form of MK-4. This leads to improvement in bone health. The human trials with K2 have maingtained and even inbcreased bone mineral density.

Other studies have revealed less bone fractures with K2 as compared to those with no Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 works by restoring a healthy balance of the cells - osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

So add vitamin K2 to your regimen. Consult your health care practitioner

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021 FISETIN

FISETIN is a plant flavinoid that has been the subject of much research. The research has shown many different properties that help cancer.

When you discuss cancer the word “ apoptosis “ is often brought up. The ter, apoptosis is the programmed elination of cells in the body that are old and mutated. Cancer cells override these normal processes of apoptosis that remove dameged cells allopwing cancre cells to proliferate and thus spread.

Fisetin restores normal apoptotic processes which is good to control the malignant abnormalities that are seen in patients with cancer. In a triple negative study with patients with breast cancer, the fisetin reduced migration by 76 % whcih inhibited metastatic spread. More studies need to be done on this plant flavinoid.

Fisetin also inhibits many inflammatory factors such as TNF alpha, IL -1 and IL -6 If fisetin inhibits these factors there will be a reduction in inflammation.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021 VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients your body needs on a daily basis to maintain optimal health and well-being. While this essential vitamin is best known for its ability to support the healthy function of the immune system nearly all the organs in your body can benefit from vitamin C.

I use Vitamin C both orally and by infusion- - intrabvenously. There are studies to support high dose Vitamin C for cancer prevention and cancer support.

Since the body can't store or produce vitamin C on its own, you need to acquire it from the foods you eat. Vitamin C supplements provide a convenient way to get your daily dose of this essential nutrient. There are mnay foods that contain Vitamin C. Amla contains a high quantity of Vitamin C. Non-GMO origins and manufactured under exhaustive standards for purity and safety are the best Vitamin C products available.

Ask your health care practitioners for the best vitamin C products available. Call Botanical Bounty at 646 723 1823 for the Vitamin C best to suit your needs…

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FEBRUARY 5-7, 2021 THEOBROMA

Chocolate (Theobroma cacao) is enjoyed throughout the world. Flavinoids, potent antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables, are also found in significant amounts in cocoa , chocolate, red wine and certain teas. Yes there are health benefits to consuming dark chocolate

Researchers have found that consumption of foods containing flavonoids can lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular disease, and lessen the risk of strokes.

More than 15 years ago I, Herbalgram, the journal of the American Botanical Council published an article entitled, "The Health Benefits of Chocolate" that explored the role of chocolate in reducing hypertension (high blood pressure) among different cultures around the world. Here is an excerpt:
"The anti hypertensive role of chocolate is a relatively recent finding. In the early 1980s, Norman Hollenberg, a Harvard physician, discovered papers of Dr. B.H. Kean, who worked among the Kuna Indians on the San Blas Islands off the southern end of Central America. Dr. Kean had noted remarkably low rates of hypertension among aging Kuna adults. Dr. Hollenberg, who was involved in hypertension research and its genetic aspects, decided to see whether the Kuna Indians were still experiencing low rates of hypertension. Instead of finding a protective blood pressure gene, Dr. Hollenberg found an environmental effect: the Kuna Indians who left the San Blas Islands and resettled in Panama City had rates of hypertension comparable with other Indians and, more importantly, rising rates with aging. Dietary changes appeared to be responsible for the findings. For example, as Dr. Hollenberg noted, the more traditional Kuna diet included very lightly processed flavonoid-rich cocoa, consumed five times a day, whereas those living in Panama City drank several cups of highly processed cocoa."

Other studies have been conducted on the cardiovascular benefits of chocolate. One study researched the vasodilation effect of chocolate. It concluded, " The results demonstrated that the consumption of dark chocolate "markedly improves coronary vasodilation," which indicates an increase in the bioavailability of nitric oxide and a decrease in platelet reactivity. Furthermore, the improvement in coronary vasomotion and decrease in platelet adhesion after dark chocolate consumption coincided with an increase in serum epicatechin concentrations. These findings are evidence that epicatechin is a probable and likely dominant mediator of improved coronary vasomotion, along with procyanidins. This study was also reviewed by and published in the Herbalgam.

Today there are a great number of published articles on the health benefits of chocolate for other diseaes. Each one piec e of dark chocolate every day for yopur sweet tooth- Just one piece not a whole bar.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021 HERBS FOR CANCER

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in United States and the risk of developing the disease increases significantly with age. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. One herb has emerged as an anti-cancer agent. It is Tumeric (Curcuma longa).

There are many herbal preparations that have been studied in cancer prevention. Reishi, licorice and saw palmetto have been used for prostate cancer. Some use a combination of cancer inhibiting herbs. These herbs include ginkgo biloba, ashwaganda, triphalia, boswellia and eleuthrococcus. There are other herbs like mistletoe, carnivora, graviola and many others. There are many published studies I would see the HrbalGram published by the American Botancil Council

The American Cancer Society has published results which are alarming. One out of every 3 women and one out of every 2 men develop cancer during their lives.

This should alert the population that other alternatives are needed to combat cancer. Some of these alternatives involve the use of herbs. Curcuma has more than 200 studies to support its use in cancer prevention. Although the NACCM is not currently studying curcuma there are many mechanisms of this herb that have yielded results in combating a wide variety of cancers. These cancer include breast, uterus, cervix and the GI tract.

In Sept 2010, CA Clark et al. studied curcuma inhibiting head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a major culinary spice of India and other Asian countries, and has been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-coagulative, and anti-hepatotoxic properties. Curcumin's anti-cancer effects are exerted upon numerous biochemical pathways involved in carcinogenesis, cell proliferation, apoptosis (programmed cell death), metastasis, and angiogenesis. It suppresses growth of several tumor cell lines, including T-cell leukemia and colon cancer lines.

There are many uses for curcuma in the treatment of other disease. I use curcuma for osteoarthritis, duodenal ulcers and Alzheimer's disease.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021 URINARY TRACT HERBSM

There are many treatmeents for a urinary tract infection/ cystitis other than antibiotics. I use a variety of herbs . You might just think of drinking some cranberry juice. I would prefer the following:

The botanical, Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) is used primarily to treat urinary tract infections. It acts as an antiseptic and is most effective in an alkaline environment. Although capsules are effective, I prefer the tincture. I use 1 teaspoon two to three times a day during acute UTI's. After the symptoms subside I use D-mannose (active ingredient: cranberry). There are many active ingredients in this botanical. Some are ursolic acid (which acts like a diuretic), tannins, resins and phenolic acid.

The class of berberines can be used for urinary tract infections. These include Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium). and 2 otherfs Both are antibacterial and inhibit bacteria from adhering. The main constituent for both is berberine. I feel that Goldenseal is overused. Most individuals when they feel ill will go a local health food store and buy echinacea and goldenseal. I use more Oregon grape root in lung, sinus and mouth infections rather than for urinary tract infections. I prefer adding the Oregon grape tincture 1 dropperful to a cup of simmering ginger tea.

You can always call Botanical Bounty at 646 723 1823 to get Streamly or a individual made tea for you for your UTI

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