APRIL 30- MAY 2, 2021 AIR POLLUTION
WE live in a toxic world. Chronic diseases have been linked the air we breath, the food we ingest and the water we drink. If you have not paid attention to this in the past —there is no better time than now. Recently an article published int he Townsend Letter ( May 2021 ) discussed the association between air pollution and heart disease deaths.
In the past I have discussed cardiovascular diseases associated with heavy metals as lead, mercury, arsenic and more. I have discussed the role of mold exposure and chronic conditions as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.
A review by Jacob Schor ND outlines two studies that reveal air pollution and the rish of cardiuovascualkr death. I believe this article highlighted that the decerase in air pollution during the pandemic of COVID ( social distincing, masks, etc) was significant. This decerase in air polution saved lives We lost lives due to COVID but less due to cardiovascular deaths. More studies need to be conducted on the environment and its relationship to mortality.
Until tomorrow…
APRIL 29, 2021 CHIA SEEDS
Have you ever had chia seeds. Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods to eat. Chia seeds have important health benefits for your body
When you looking for a food roboust with nutrients —look no further. These are packed( one serving size 28 grams) with fiber ( 11 grams), calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorous with low calorie intaje. There is also Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B12. The 28 grams is about 2 tablesoons but with low calories ( 137 calories)
I love Chia seeds because of the amount of antioxidants it supplies. All the carbophydrates in chia seeds are fiber. This is unique. There are 12 grams of carbs in a serving and 11 grams of that is fiber. So you are only ingesting 1 gram of carbohydrates.
The chia seeds also have essential amino acids ( amino acids are the building block for proteins)
Chia seeds have been shown to help you lose weight due to the high fiber and protein content. You cannot go wrong with Chia
Eat your Chia seeds today
Until tomorrow…
APRIL 28, 2021 ADD
Do you or your child have trouble focusing, staying organized, or completing tasks? It could be attention-deficit disorder (ADD), also known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
There are a multitude of ADD drugs: Concerta, Provigil,Vyvanse,Adderal and more If you’re one of the 4.4% of adults in America who are affected by ADD/ADHD, or your child is among the over 6 million youngsters who have this condition, you may benefit from some of these natural strategies.
Change your dietary lifestyle. Consume less simple sugars ( carbohydrates) Get allergy tested as some foods you are sensitive to can make you feel this way. Eat a higher protein, low carbohydrate lifestyyle
2. Avoid nicotine and caffeine products
3. Exercise - start an exericse regimen
4. Get the proper amount of sleep
5. Consider a SPECT scan of your brain
6. Consider behavioral modification therapy
7. Get a hobby
8. Consider neurotransmitter testing , adrenal testing and heavy metal testing
Until tomorrow…
APRIL 27, 2021 STOP USING PESTICIDES
WE must STOP using pesticides. It is unhealthy for us as there are links to cancers and chronic diseases. Round- Up should NEVER be used nor should it be sold. It has been shown that pesticides are killing our bees. Without bees, we will have a significant loss in fruits/vegetables. Bees are needed for pollination. Stop this nonsense
From American Bee Journal
Biologists at the University of California San Diego have demonstrated for the first time that a widely used pesticide can significantly impair the ability of otherwise healthy honey bees to fly, raising concerns about how pesticides affect their capacity to pollinate and the long-term effects on the health of honey bee colonies.
Previous research has shown that foraging honey bees that ingested neonicotinoid pesticides, crop insecticides that are commonly used in agriculture, were less likely to return to their home nest, leading to a decrease in foragers.
A study published April 26, 2017 in Scientific Reports by UC San Diego postdoctoral researcher Simone Tosi, Biology Professor James Nieh, along with Associate Professor Giovanni Burgio of the University of Bologna, Italy, describes in detail how the neonicotinoid pesticide thiamethoxam damages honey bees. Thiamethoxam is used in crops such as corn, soybeans and cotton. To test the hypothesis that the pesticide impairs flight ability, the researchers designed and constructed a flight mill (a bee flight-testing instrument) from scratch. This allowed them to fly bees under consistent and controlled conditions.
Months of testing and data acquisition revealed that typical levels of neonicotinoid exposure, which bees could experience when foraging on agricultural crops--but below lethal levels -- resulted in substantial damage to the honey bee's ability to fly.
"Our results provide the first demonstration that field-realistic exposure to this pesticide alone, in otherwise healthy colonies, can alter the ability of bees to fly, specifically impairing flight distance, duration and velocity" said Tosi. "Honey bee survival depends on its ability to fly, because that's the only way they can collect food. Their flight ability is also crucial to guarantee crop and wild plant pollination."
Long-term exposure to the pesticide over one to two days reduced the ability of bees to fly. Short-term exposure briefly increased their activity levels. Bees flew farther, but based upon other studies, more erratically.
"Bees that fly more erratically for greater distances may decrease their probability of returning home," said Nieh, a professor in UC San Diego's Division of Biological Sciences.
This pesticide does not normally kill bees immediately. It has a more subtle effect, said Nieh.
"The honey bee is a highly social organism, so the behavior of thousands of bees are essential for the survival of the colony," said Nieh." We've shown that a sub-lethal dose may lead to a lethal effect on the entire colony."
Honey bees carry out fundamentally vital roles in nature by providing essential ecosystem functions, including global pollination of crops and native plants. Declines in managed honey bee populations have raised concerns about future impacts on the environment, food security and human welfare.
Neonicotinoid insecticides are neurotoxic and used around the world on broad varieties of crops, including common fruits and vegetables, through spray, soil and seed applications. Evidence of these insecticides has been found in the nectar, pollen and water that honey bees collect.
"People are concerned about honey bees and their health being impaired because they are so closely tied to human diet and nutrition," said Nieh. "Some of the most nutritious foods that we need to consume as humans are bee-pollinated."
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APRIL 26, 2021 HYPOTENSION OR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
We always hear doctors discuss high blood pressure also known as Hypertension. No one discussed Hypotension or Low blood pressure., You might get up from a sitting position or from lying in bed and feel dizzy when you arise . It is not only dizziness that you may suffer from but from severe fatigue. Your blood pressure might by very low as 80-90 systolic or top number /50-60 diastolic or the botton number.
Centuries ago,m physicians gave patients wiuth these symptoms wine infused with Rosemary to increase circulation. In Germany you can buy a ointment infused with Rosemary to be rubbed on the chest for low blood pressure. There are many herbs that can be used to increase or normalize your blood pressure. These herbs can vary from ginger to hawthrone to gimseng. I have used all three over the years. I particularly like the adaptogen, Siberian ginseng to normalize blood poressure.
Many patients use iodized salt. While this can be a good quick “ fix” - you must be careful Iodized salt can affect other organ systems as the thyroid.
In either case I would discuss this problem with your health care practitioner. Perhaps you are taking too mnany blood pressure medications
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APRIL 23-25, 2021 HALLUCOGENIC PLANTS
For years I have been reading about Hallucogenic Plants. I have been fascinated by all plants but especially Carnivorous Plants and Hallucogenic Plants. There are many books on either topic. Today I will concentrate on Hallucogenic Plants. I have been fascinated by Hallucinogenic Plants for more than 40 years. These plants are essential in healing today. My own Ayahuasca experience more than 30 years ago directed my path in life and got me to where I am today- emotionally and spiritually. Hallucinogenic plants are not part of my sober life today and have not been for 27 years. Yet I have seen what these plants can do for some patients- up close and personal. I have extensively read and continue to read on these subjects.
I recommend 3-4 books to enhance your knowledge
Plants of the Gods : Their Sacred, Healing and Hallucinogenic Powers by Rihcard Evans Schultes and Albert Hoffman
Plant Intoxicants by Baron Ernst von Bibra
The World is As you Dream It- Shamanic Teachings from the Amazon and Andes
How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
Each book offers an extraordinary blend of botany, history, ethoibotancy and even some mythology in the understanding of plants. For me it does not stop there. I have learned about Sapo and Iborgaine from readings and from patient’s experience.
Open your mind…
Until tomorrow…