AUGUST 19, 2021 TREATMENT FOR SIBO/ ABDOMINAL BLOATING

I am always intrigued by new herbs that I do not know. Quebracho colorado is one of those herbs . Quebracho Colorado (Schinopsis balansae and Schinopsis lorentzii), commonly called Quebracho dye is high in tannin, and can be used as a tannin mordant or a dye on cellulose fibers.

The name is due to its hardness, being derived from two Spanish words, quebrar and hacha, meaning the "axe breaker." Schinopsis balansae is a hardwood tree known as willow-leaf red quebracho which forms forests in the subtropical Gran Chaco ecoregion of north-eastern Argentina and Paraguay.

It is high in tannins and therefore considered a polyphenol. There is not a lot of written about its medicinal benefits and properties. I recently seen it used in a product that be used as a treatment against SIBO ( small intestinal bacterial overgrowth ) So if your bloated, have flatulence and general intestinal problems consider your doctor doing a SIBO test. The treatment for SIBO is the antibiotic Xifaxan at 550 mg three times a day for 10-14 days. Usually one round is not enough to rid the body of SIBO

I have seen this polyphenol combined with Horse chestnut and Peppermint. The Horse chestnut has been traditionally used for venous issues and leg swelling . Peppermint has traditionally been used for headaches and calming upset stomachs.

This combination of herbs gets rid of hydrogen so there is less hydrogen to be made into methane gas , and helps you get rid of bacteria. This allows your intestines to work easier and freely once again. This combination will eliminate bloating , flatulence and abdominal discomfort ( with or without diarrhea) The combination is sold as Atrantil .

This is worth a try for your abdominal discomfort

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AUGUST 18, 2021 CALCIUM AND STRONTIUM

When I hear the words calcium and strontium I immediately think of Bone Health. These are two important minerals that increase bone density naturally. This is without using drugs. I prefer to source calcium from algae ( plant based) There are new studies and research on the benefit of calcium sourced from algae.

Every day you lose 13 essential minerals from your bones - not just calcium. Magnesium, zinc, boron, strontium and other minerals are equally important to calcium for bone health and strength

Traditional bone formula often DO NOT work That’s because these supplements are made from limestone and marble. ( not from algae ) Yes, the other bone formulas get calcium from rocks. They don’t have the additional minerals in algae, or the vitamins added after harvesting. Yet calcium needs those nutrients to do its job properly in your bones!

I would encourage you yo use Calcium sourced from algae with other minerals especially strontium I have found this is one product. The product was recommended by a patient. I reviewed the literature and their studies and found it to be excellent. It is AlgaeCal plus strontium. I often recommend strontium citrate for a patient who has decreased bone density on a DEXA. Strontium slows down the rate that bone is broken down and stimulates the rate of new bone growth

You do not have to go on a drug for osteopenia

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AUGUST 17, 2021 COVID

In all COVID patients, hospitalized and non hospitalized the therapeutic focus should be to reduce inflammation. The focus must be done early. The goal is to reduce the overwhelming inflammatory response by COVID and to reduce the possibility of hyper coagulable

I believe we have learned this over the last year . There have been reports of using certain vitamins and supplements to reduce inflammation. For the treatment of a low oxygen we have utilized nasal canula oxygen. As physicians we must increase flow limits and use the prone position of the patient. Hopefully avoid early intubation and only intubate if patient demonstrates excessive work of breathing

I have utilized Ascorbic acid 1000 mg every 6 hours ( IV if possible in mega doses - if in hospital) , thiamine, vitamin D, melatonin 5-20 mg at night, and zinc 75- 100 mg . Over the counter famotidine ( pepcid) has been used at 40-80 mg twice a day.

Medications used in the hospital include ivermectin, atorvastin ( lipitor) anti androgen therapy ( in men only) IV steroids, and even plasma exchange

As you know we are in the midst of rising cases in unvaccinated individuals, and in patients who have been vaccinated ( mainly with Pfizer- in January to March 2021) Please be careful

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AUGUST 16, 2021 MULBERRY

The Mulberry (Morus ssp) are small to medium sized tress. There are red, white and black varieties. I planted a Mulberry tree in my yard 3 years ago. Today it has fruit ready to pick and ingest.

Mulberry tress can be found along roadsides. Due to exhaust fumes from automobiles I would not recommend picking those fruit. Upon speaking about picking the berries—you must know this.

Do not eat the unripened fruits and leaves because they are slightly hallucinogenic

I have seen recipes for mulberry jam. I have seen more often recipes for mulberry fudge. It has a taffy like consistency and very messy to eat I will start making mulberry jam at the end of this year. I will leave some of the fruits for the birds in my yard.

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AUGUST 13, 2021 OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS

All doctors have to realize this fact…Nutrition is one of the most important controllable therapies of preventing and fighting diseases. This is nutrition from your food and supplement. "“ Food is your medicine” I didn’t say that but Hippocrates did ! Unfortunately there are dietary fads. There are more than 100 diets on the market right now. Some diet have lasted like the Atkins Diet.

Who knows about nutrition. Certainly your mother, aunt and grandmothers have made observation about diet and nutrition through the centuries. Herbalists, farmers and vegetable farmers have made great observations. Research has shown that omega 3 fatty acids are essential for good heart, and brain health. One of my regrets is that I didn’t accept an offer to be the spokesperson for Nordic Naturals years ago. We know that eating saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats called omega 6 are bad. These interfere with many receptors in the body and cause disease.

Omega 6 oils are in corn oil, soybean oil, safflower oil and canola oil. These must be avoided You need consume DHA and EPA components of omega 3 not omega 6. Many fish oils like Nordic Naturals contain more EPA than DHA. I try to take an extra DHA component for my brain Higher intake of DHA reduces incidence of Alzheimer’s disease by 60 %. You can also consume plant based omega from algae if you do not like omega oils from fish. Omega 3 reduces brain inflammation If you do not eat enough fish ( i use vitalchoice.com) then consume omega 3 from algae

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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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