JULY 27, 2021 BORRELIA AND TREPONEMA
The Borrelia bacterium, which triggers the symptoms of Lyme, shares many qualities of other chronic infections and subsequent chronic inflammations with bacterium Treponema pallidum, the agent of syphilis and streptococcus. All of these infections can lead to autoimmune type sequalae after periods of unresolved chronic inflammatory processes.
Syphillis was once dubbed The Great Masquerader. I believe and know Lyme can be called by the same name
There are three stages of each disease - For Lyme: 1. Bull’s eye rash 2, Arthritis/ Joint involvement and 3 ) heart and brain; For Treponema 1) chancre ( skin lesion) 2. rash on bottom of feet 3) heart and brain involvement; These are very similar
There are many herbal protocols available for patient’s with Lyme. I utilize all of them rotating each protocol for 4-6 weeks Some include Reynoutria japonica (Knotweed),Dipsacus sylvestris (Teasel root) and Astragalus
Others include herbs discussed by Stephen Harrod Buhner in his two books Healing Lyme and Healing Lyme Disease Co- infections
I urge you to see a practitioner that has extensive knowledge of these herbs. There are other modalities as bee venom, anti microbial ( which are not conventional antibiotics ) and stem cell therapy
Until tomorrow
JULY 26, 2021 MERCOLA AND NY TIMES ARTICLE
Yesterday I received many calls about the New York Times article entitled “ The Most Influential Spreader of Coronavirus Misinformation Online ‘ by Sheera Frankel. It starts by stating “ Researchers and regulators say Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician creates and profits from misleading claims about Covid 19 vaccines.”
I read the whole articles and I am puzzled. I know Dr Mercola. I have met him, talked to him and read his blogs, posts and books. His first book in 2003 The No Grain Diet was excellent. It was a New York Times bestseller. It did give good information . A no grain diet improves health in patients with autoimmune disease as rheumatoid arthritis. lupus, etc
Let’s face it being a doctor has become and is a business. He is better at his business than most doctors. Yes he does write long posts and information to the public. I feel everything you read whether Dr Mercola or not should be researched. Authorities challenge him and his websites.
He puts firth good questions to think about., I know this- we are NOT done with COVID 19. Patients whom I have seen that have been vaccinated specifically with Pfizer ( 2 shots) are getting COVID. These patients were vaccinated in January or February are getting COVID
WEAR A MASK. i URGE YOU TO READ THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE
After you read it…ponder it…
JULY 23-25, 2021 MAGNESIUM: A VERY IMPORTANT MINERAL
Magnesium is a very important mineral needed in our body. You can take magnesium in various forms as magnesium orotate, glycinate, citrate, oxide and aspartate. Each type of magnesium can be used for a different array of illnesses. You can also get magnesium from your diet
There is so much to know about magnesium’s role in a healthy body, how much we need to take in, and which foods are rich in magnesium.
Magnesium acts like a helper, sometimes called a cofactor, in the body. Magnesium assists with the metabolism of food, neuromuscular transmission and activities, and plays a role in learning and memory. A depletion of magnesium (Mg) may cause migraine headaches, exacerbate asthma, cause irregular menstrual cycles, or leg cramps
You need at least 80 - 130 mg / day of magnesium. Halibut, spinach and brown rice contain magnesium—so add you your diet. Another source of magnesium are beans and nuts. Magnesium can also be found in orange juice and soy milk. I personally have little to no orange juice or soy milk. I prefer almond milk.
We do need protein in our diet. One study found that magnesium absorption was correlated with protein intake, when protein intake was lower than 30g/day, magnesium absorption also decreased.
Get this vital mineral/nutrient in your body every day
Until tomorrow…
JULY 22, 2021 HORMONES CAN MAKE YOU FAT
We do know that certain hormones can add weight to your body. Harvard University studied this exact topic. These hormones usually stay balanced in our 20’s. But once you’re over 35… They become harder and harder for our bodies to regulate. I can relate to this as many of my patients can also
Your thyroid hormone regulates your metabolism. If your thyroid is slow also known as hypothyroidism —you can gain weight. Other signs and symptoms of a slow thyroid can be fatigue, cold hands and feet, hair loss, constipation and weight gain. You must see a doctor and have your thyroid hormones measured. I perform TSH free t3 , free t3, Thyroid peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies and reverse T3. I also measure selenium, zinc and copper as well as iodine. All of these can cause hypothyroidism.
I then measure cortisol which is the stress hormone from the adrenal glands. Cortisol responds to stressors in your life. I do practice Life on Life Terms but stress is stress. Once cortisol increases you start to feel the effects of living in a fright-fright mode and you start to notice increase weight in your abdominal area and hips. There are many adaptogenic herbs that help when your cortisol levels are high at the wrong times during the day. After a while our high cortisol causes adrenal burnout and you are tired in the morning but get a surge at the wrong times of the day. I measure cortisol and DHEA levels by saliva or by urine using the DUTCH test Ask your practitioner about these tests
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JULY 21, 2021 TEA BAGS OR NO TEA BAGS
This seems like an easy question to answer. Yet it is not. There are lots of discussion on whether you should use loose tea or tea in bags ( tea bags). As you can imagine loose tea with different types of strainers has been used for years. The very first tea bags had the full or broken tea leaves in it. As always with businesses a lower quality form of the tea can be used and substituted.
I am not saying this occurs with all companies that sell tea bags. I prefer some overt others as Bigelow Tea and another brand I buy in Whole Foods called Tea Pigs. I read about fanning> I didn’t know what “ Fanning” was. A fanning consists of small particles of tea that are left over from the production of tea. The tea on that bag is of low quality.
There is a problem with tea in general especially if you do not know where it is grown. There could be metal contamination. This would occur with tea in bags or in loose tea. You must know your source and the quality of the tea especially where it is grown. I also worry about tea bags as some are made with different materials, including plastic. Plastic can be harmful to your health
At Botanical Bounty we sell loose tea. We buy in bilk from organic fair trade companies. Each patch of tea has a certificate of where it was grown. This is especially important to me as a herbalist and physician. I make a perfect ( imperfectly perfect) cup of tea from Botanical Bounty’s loose tea of all types Call 646 723 1823
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JULY 20, 2021 HEALTHY SNACKS
WE all snack Let’s be honest here. However there are unhealthy and healthy snacks. Snacks, no matter how you like them – sweet or salty, crunchy or chewy – can be a nutritious, satisfying, and filling.
What do you snack on? Make a list on a piece of paper of your snacks. Stop reading the blog now.
After you make the list - now you can continue to read and see if you have any healthy snacks of your list
A Health Bar - these can be tricky as some of full of sugar Try to pick one with high protein and low in carbohydrates and sugar.
Hummus - this is a great snack but not always doable if on the go. This is a snack i have at home with vegetable or bean chips
Trail Mix - this is an easier to pack snack when on the go. You must be careful that no raisins, dried fruit or milk chocolate is in the trail mix. If it has dark chocolate it can be better , My favorite is the Trail Mix from Trader’s Joe. It has types of nuts- with NO raisins, cranberries, or chocolate
Celery and a nut Butter - I enjoy filled the celery stalk with almond butter. I then slice into pieces and enjoy this nutritious snack with low calories and low sugar. It ahs good protein and good fiber
Unsalted or Plain Rice Cakes- this is another snack that is easier at home or if you keep rice cakes in your desk drawer. I like to put pumpkin , sunflowers or almond butter if I cam eating at home
Greek Yogurt0 a definite at home snack. I like plain Greek yogurt at home as I can add blueberries and my own ray honey to it. I love this snack the best.
Whatever you snack is —keep in mind of the amount of sugar. For your information one teaspoon of sugar is equal to 4 grams.
How many of the above snacks were on your list ?
Until tomorrow…