AUGUST 12, 2021 NEUROPATHY

Neuropathy is more common than you think. It has many causes with diabetes being the major cause of peripheral neuropathy, Neuropathy occurs when nerve damage interferes with functioning of the peripheral nerves. Other causes include heavy metals, side effects of chemotherapy especially the platinum drugs, and status post shingles . It can be called idiopathic neuropathy if no cause is found.

There are conventional drug therapies as neurotonin or Gabapentum can be used The dose can range from 300- 2400 mg per day in divided doses. This can be effective but many patients cannot tolerate the side effects of the drug. There are other treatments available.

I utilize the homeopathic Hypericum perforatum ( St John wort ) from Boiron in daily divided dosages. In addition I have great results with R lipoic acid ( doses 1000- 1200 mg per day), methylated B complex vitamins, curcumin ( tumeric) and even DHA. I even have seen myo -inositol have great relief from neuropathy.

I also compound in cream form a formula utilizing the above and some lidocaine and GABA. This is applied at bedtime.

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AUGUST 11, 2021 COVID VACCINE SIDE EFFECTS

This is a very sensitive blog There are 3 experimental COVID vaccines on the market - Pfizer, Moderna and J and J. I did receive the Moderna vaccine. There is a lot of controversy about these vaccines. There is documented 4,205 deaths from these vaccines. We have always had vaccine deaths recorded but the number of deaths prior to COVID vaccines was only 7 to 45 deaths. So there are problems. This does not mean you should not get the vaccine. I have seen many deaths from the COVID 19 virus. YOU must consider getting the vaccine

These vaccines are messenger RNA vaccines. What does this mean? mRNA vaccines inject a lipid encased artificial molecule designed to continuously reproduce the spike protein found on the COVID 19 virus.

Autoimmunity is a long term risk with these vaccines ( mainly Pfizer and Moderna) There are more than 28 human tissue components that can cross react with the spike protein in the mRNA vaccine,. This means that the tissue and cell components are at risk for autoimmune attack. The dangers of this process include triggering a range of diseases in the future as ALS, Parkinson’s ,Alzheimer’s and other autoimmune neurodegenerative diseases. With all this - YOU still must consider getting the vaccine. For this I have seen and read about the use of omega 3 DHA and EPA to reduce any inflammation in the brain and heart. DHA can improve autoimmune damage to many areas include the lungs

There are excellent studies of the use of DHA oils post vaccination. This can reduce release of harmful inflammatory cytokines from immune cells. I urge individuals to consume DHA for 3 months to one year. I do recommend some supplements post vaccination in addition to the omega 3 oils ( EPA and DHA). I recommend vitamin D at 2000 -5,000 per day, mixed tocotrienols, Buffered vitamin C, and curcumin. At this time you should avoid beta carotene as it can trigger harmful inflammation under these conditions. Be smart … take these

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AUGUST 10, 2021 MEMORY

We all need to keep our brains healthy. We all need to improve memory. There are many supplements that can do this. There are DHA, acetyl L carnitine, vinpocetine, bacopa and many more.

Several studies have shown that bacopa can improve memory. Bacopa monnieri is an ancient herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance brain function. Bacopa monnieri (also known as brahmi, water hyssop, Bacopa monniera, and Herpestis monniera), is a creeping perennial with small oblong leaves

Bacopa monnieri has been used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners for centuries for a variety of purposes, including improving memory, reducing anxiety, and treating epilepsy. Bacopa monnieri contains powerful compounds that may have antioxidant effects

I even found a double blind placebo controlled study . It found that 62 patients in this study improved working memory and better visual memory in patients that consumed bacopa versus placebo. Another small study involved using 320 or 640 mg of bacopa versus placebo. Even at the lower dose of bacopa there was significant improvement in memory A larger study involving 465 elderly people 300 mg of bacopa for 12 months. Again this study showed improvement in memory in the bacopa users.

The purpose of todays blog is to start bacopa. Call Botanical Bounty at 646 723 1823 for your boost in memory

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AUGUST 5, 2021 HONEY MUSHROM

All mushrooms are fascinating to me. From their growing, to where they are located in the world and to its medicinal properties Honey mushroom also known as Armillaria mellea is considered effective for epilepsy in traditional Chinese medicine. This mushroom helps reduce dizziness, tinnitus and does increase blood flow to the brain

After reading Christopher Hobbs book, Medicinal Mushrooms The Essential Guide I learned more about this mushroom. It can used as a substitute for a Chinese herb called Tian ma/ This is expensive herb in the Chinese culture.

I highly recommend Christopher Hobbs book to anyone interested in mushrooms. Whether you want to wild craft these mycology species and even eat them you need to know something about mushrooms.

The honey mushroom in found in abundance in fall and early winter. They can be ingested . Most are mild tasting and some can be a bit bitter. It has been reported that gastrointestinal upset may occur eating honeys if they are not well cooked.

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AUGUST 4, 2021 MONARCH BUTTERFLY

Slowly but gaining momentum is the presence of the Monarch Butterfly. There have been many books written about the Monarch Butterfly. As equally important to me as bees are the other pollinators. For this reason I read as much as I can. I plant flowers for are species of pollinators including the Monarch Butterfly. I am a activist on NO PESTICIDE use as this is the main reason for the decline in pollinator population as honeybees, brown bats, and butterflies.

Happiness comes in many forms. One of the happiest moments is sitting on my front porch watching the Monarch Butterflies on the Butterfly Bush.

Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is a beautiful, fast-growing, deciduous shrub with masses of blossoms—long, spiked trusses—that bloom from summer to mid Fall. There are a variety of colors. I have a species of deep violet.

The monarch butterfly is in trouble. Their numbers are down 90% of what they w ere in 1992. And the milkweed plant population, which is indispensable to the monarch, is also down 90%. Milkweed plants are the only source of food for the monarch caterpillar. But these plants are rapidly disappearing, due to the loss of habitat stemming from land development and the widespread spraying of weed killer on the fields where they live.

You can help. Be an activist. Find a cause and help. Join www.saveourmonarchs.org . Recently I read about the epic migration of the monarch butterfly. It is amazing about their journey( or flight paths). I learned about east and west migration of this butterfly. Fascinating

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AUGUST 3, 2021 CBD FOR PAIN

Life has really flown by .. Before I knew it, my 60s have arrived and then I started to have new gifts. These gifts are knee and back pain, more stress and sleep issues. I knew I would get hand /finger pain as my father had issues with arthritis. Are these the beginning of the ‘ golden years’ ?

I have been preparing for these new gifts with my knowledge of herbs from Mother Earth. One of those gifts have been from the Hemp plant. I would have known of hemp from my 20s although not fond of THC/marijuana. About 6 years ago I discovered the benefits of the hemp plant from companies like Canbiola, Charlotte’s Web , Zebra CBD and many others. The AMA made a statement that 70 % of CBD products didn’t contain the amount of CBD stated on label. I started to research companies.

The earlier results of the benefits of CBD were good , but more clinical studies were needed. Those clinical studies have been done . There are tinctures, capsules, salves, cream and gummies on the market from various companies.

The various uses and benefits of CBD go beyond joint pain, anxiety and sleep. There are many clinical benefits of CBD and its cannabinoids. I use CBD for sleep on most nights and apply a CBD salve to my hands when not needlepointing.

Try CBD .. you will be pleasantly surprised

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AUGUST 2, 2021 CLOGGED ARTERIES

Clogged arteries causes the arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body. There are many causes and many treatments. There are surgical treatments, interventions with stents and few medications to unclog. There is chelation. However you can let food be your medicine.

More than often the blockage is caused by bad cholesterol which causes inflammation.

You can start by consuming berries. Berries include blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, and blackberries. These fruits are associated with an impressive amount of health benefits, including their ability to reduce inflammation and improve heart health. Berries are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. These include flavonoid antioxidants, which are known to help boost heart health. There are studies which show how the contents in berries reduce inflammation markers and reduce the bad cholesterol ( LDL:)

One fruit , the pineapple contains enzymes and bromelin. Bromelin has been shown in some studies to reduce inflammation and act as a blood thinner

Another food consumed throughout the year but especially in the summer months are tomatoes. Tomatoes and tomato products contain plant compounds that may be particularly helpful for reducing the development of atherosclerosis. Tomatoes contain the carotenoid pigment lycopene, which may have impressive health benefits.

Studies show that consuming lycopene-rich tomato products may help reduce inflammation, boost HDL (good) cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Interestingly, combining cooked tomato with olive oil may offer the greatest protection against clogged arteries.

These are just a few foods that can atherosclerosis. Combine these foods with herbs like ginger, tumeric, green tea, hawthorne and many more

Consult your naturopathic physician for more information

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JULY 29, 2021 THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

During my twenty seven years as a integrative physician/cardiologist I have had the opportunity to meet wonderful individuals- some of them are patients, and some of them are my colleagues. The colleagues are in a variety of specialties. One of them is Gerry Curatola, DDS who has been in practice for more than 30 years. He is the founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry on Park Avenue in New York City

How to create a healthy mouth ? Well ask no more You must read his book The Mouth-Body Connection by Gerald Curatola. We have known that reducing inflammation in the mouth is directly connected to reducing inflammation in the body.

For years I have worked with Sandra Senzon ( aka Tooth Fairy) at this problem.

Now a dentist gets the concept and follows through. His name in Italian means “ Cure all” and he does just that. As a physician/herbalist/healer I was engaging in reading his chapters. Then the 28 day Curatola Care Program tells the reader exactly what to do. The Mouth Does Matter and this book clearly demonstrates the fact that the mouth cannot be ignored.

Gerry has the clinical experience to back the written words. I would encourage every individual with or without known mouth/gum disease to read this book

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