OCTOBER 12, 2021 HONEY

As a beekeeper and apitherapist I am always talking or writing about bee products. Some of the apitherapy products from a bee hive include propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, bee bread, bees wax, honey and bee venom. Each one of these products has certain medicinal benefits especially propolis, royal jelly, honey, bee pollen and bee venom.

Honey in addition to tasting good and full of nutrition can be used for wound healing. There are many scientific papers documenting its benefits.

There are over 300 unique varieties of honey in the United States, each originating from a different floral source. You can also cook with honey
To substitute honey for granulated sugar, begin by substituting honey for up to half the sugar in the recipe. Measure honey easily by coating cups or spoons with oil or non-stick spray.

For baked goods, reduce the oven temperature by 25ºF to prevent overbrowning; reduce any liquid by ¼ cup for each cup honey used; and add ½ teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used. Honey does not spoil. Most autho
All honey will naturally crystalize. Store honey at room temperature. If it becomes crystalized, place the jar in a warm water bath and stir until the crystals dissolve. You may also microwave in a microwave-safe container with the lid off, stirring every 30 seconds until the crystals dissolve. Be careful not to boil or scorch the honey.

Most authorities state this … “Honey should not be fed to babies under one year of age. “ Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults.

Support your local beekeeper as well as the American Apitherapy Society ( www.apitherapy.org ) for which I am the Vice President.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021 OUT OF THE DARK AGES

The once villainized compounds as MDMA and psilocybin are finally being discussed among physicians, patients , and groups as MAPS and the Beckley Foundation. In 2020 a German analysis ranked the risk of harmful drugs. The top ranking harmful drugs were methamphetamine, heroin alcohol and cocaine as the most harmful drugs. As you can see that MDMA ( ecstasy) and psilocybin aren’t even on the list. These once recreational drugs are now being used for depression.

Psilocybin has been granted breakthrough therapy status twice in the USA - both in 2018 and 2019 for the treatment of depressive disorders. There are many cities voting to decriminalize these drugs. In 2021 Oregon voted to decriminalize these recreational drugs in small quantities.

There is even a trial using MDMA - assisted psychotherapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A similar trial has been approved in Israel

There needs to more of these trials. WE all need to be more open-minded

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OCTOBER 8 - 10, 2021 Galleri Multi Cancer Early Detection test.

Today, the majority of cancers are found too late, when results are often deadly. The earlier that cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chance of successful treatment and survival. Several cancer types, such as breast, colorectal, cervical, prostate and lung, can be detected through screening tests. However, the majority of cancer deaths each year are from cancers with no routine screening.

This is a new test. This is NOT a test for genes , as in BRCA 1 and BRCA 2

The Galleri test works by analyzing methylation patterns of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in the bloodstream using next-generation sequencing (NGS) and machine-learning algorithms. All cells—cancer and non-cancer—shed DNA into the bloodstream. Methylation is a process used by cells to regulate gene expression. cfDNA can carry cancer-specific information in its methylation patterns. Different cancers shed DNA into the bloodstream at different rates. The proportion of tumorderived cfDNA in the blood tends to increase as cancer progresses. Cancers that shed more DNA tend to be associated with higher mortality. The greater the proportion of tumor-derived cfDNA in a sample, the stronger the cancer signal and the more likely it is to be detected by the Galleri test.

Fratellone Medical Associates is proud to announce we are offering this test. Although this test is not covered by insurance, it can be beneficial for some of our patients. If you feel you may need this test. please contact our office for an appointment at 212 421 3202

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 NATURAL PROTECTION AGAINST COVID

Most people are probably sick of hearing about COVID It seems never to go away. You need to research the data that is being published about COVID I mean not from the news, but you search or surf the Internet. Read Dr Mercola, Dr Blaylock Wellness Report and listen to different podcasts

There are many who are still unvaccinated for a variety of reasons. There is lot of information out there. There are a number of natural treatments and preventatives that could be used by anyone wanting to protect themselves from COVID. This is for anyone- those unvaccinated and those vaccinated. We do know that those vaccinated are at risk for breakthrough especially if the vaccines is waning and he /she was vaccinated in February and March 2021

Some of these natural supplements/herb are:

1. Curcumin

2. Quercitin

3. Vitamin D

4. N- Acteylcysteine

5. Vitamin C

6. Zinc

7. Apigenin

8. Taurine

9. Melatonin

10. Vitamin B12

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 CADMIUM AND CHRONIC DISEASES

As I always say—chronic disease is linked to the air we breathe, the foods we eat and the water we drink. The truth is we are living in a toxic world. These harmful toxins can include mold, glycophates and even metals. One of these metals is cadmium Cadmium is found in the earth’s crust. It is also found in cigarettes, rechargeable batteries, electroplating, alloys and pigments. Certain professions have a higher risk of cadmium exposure as welders, miners, painters and landfill waste workers. Cadmium can also be found in soil fertilizers.

Cadmium has been linked to renal ( kidney ) damage , reproductive or developmental damages , skeletal damage, cardiovascular damage and even cancer,

As a cardiologist it has been linked to hypertension. This can also be seen in lead toxicity. It exerts its toxic effect by depleting cellular antioxidants , enhancing growth of cancer cells, interferes with DNA re[air and much more.

You can detoxify this metal from your body. You can use detox binders, infrared saunas and even chelation therapy intravenously or rectal suppositories.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021 ALUMINUM

In my practice I measure serum( blood ) concentrations of some metals he metals I test for are mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium and aluminum. I also measure these levels using a provocative urine challenge in NY and / or a hair analysis in Connecticut. High aluminum have been found in patients with neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.

A recent study was published in Sci Rep 2020 observed and studied aluminum levels in Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, and multiple sclerosis. Sources of aluminum are antiperspirants, antacids, beverage cans, make-up as lip gloss, cookware, food additives and even municipal water.

There is some evidence from studies that aluminum exposure contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease. This was found in this study also that was published. It also raised the possibility that aluminum exposure might contribute to autism and multiple sclerosis.

I always test metals in a patient that presents with memory loss, and tremors ( as seen in Parkinson’s disease)

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OCTOBER 4, 2021 INTRAVENOUS MAGNESIUM

The use of intravenous or parental magnesium has been used since the 1930s and 1940s as an effective treatment for migraines. A recent study done in an emergency room in Chicago was conducted using IV magnesium and two other conventional medications The other two intravenous medications were metoclopramide and prochlorperazine.

There was no difference between effectiveness of all 3 medications. From my years working in the emergency room we always used opioids or the other two drugs above. Now the emergency room doctor can use magnesium IV.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 KAVA KAVA

There are many herbs I use for anxiety and stress. This class of herbs are called Nervines. I use a variety of nervine herbs. One is Kava kava

Kava or kava-kava (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for 'pepper', methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for 'intoxicating') is a crop of the western Pacific. The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink with mild sedative properties. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia (including Hawaii), Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia and Australia. Kava is sedating and is primarily consumed to relax without disrupting mental clarity. Its active ingredients are called kavalactones. A Cochrane Collaboration systematic review concluded that it was likely to be more effective than placebo at treating short-term social anxiety. Safety concerns have been raised over liver toxicity largely due to the use of stems and leaves by supplement makers, as opposed to solely the root of the plant as dictated by traditional uses, although the ultimate long-term safety of the herb is not settled.


Historically Kava kava is the name given to the drink which is made for religious ceremonies. The important compounds in the kav kava are the number of lactones known as kava pyrones. The most important is kavaine but there are many compounds that are active. I prefer to use kava in increasing doses.

I think the historical aspects of kava are interesting to read :

"Kava seizes one's mind. This is not a literal; seizure, but something does change in the process by which information enters, is retrieved or leads to actions as a result. Thinking is certainly affected by the kava experience, but not in the same ways as are found with caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or marijuana. I would personally characterize the changes I experienced as going from lineal processing of information to a greater sense of 'being' and contentment with being. Memory seemed to be enhanced whereas restrictive of data inputs was strongly desired especially with regard to disturbances of light, movements, noise and so on. Peace and quiet were very important to maintain the inner sense of serenity. My senses seemed to be unusually sharpened so that even whispers seemed to be loud while loud noises were extremely unpleasant." - RJ Gregory


There are numerous studies to show beneficial results from consuming kava. Studies reveal that the sedative effect is achieved with 180 - 210 mg two to three times a day.

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