NOVEMBER 11, 2021 B12

What kind of B vitamins do you take? I always recommend a multi B. It is sometimes a B-50 multi or a B-100 multi. There is a problem with this as the B12 and folic acid need to be the methylated form in order to be absorbed.
The methyl form of Vitamin B12 and folic acid have important differences from other forms of the other B vitamins.
The methylated form of B12 called methylcobalamin is the bio active form. The body has to transform B12 from the diet into the methylcobalamin in order to have the best activity. So take the methylated version.

B12 is a very important vitamin for many body systems especially the red blood cells and neurological health. It is also important for a bad amino acid, called homocysteine which is reduced by using higher dosages of B12, especially the methylated form. A high homocysteine can affect the cardiovascular system, the bones and brain health. So ask your doctor to write for the higher dosages of methylated B12

The same is true of folic acid. You need a methylated folic acid. The folic acid needs to be converted to a more bio active form for the body to have the full capacity to use it for the many biochemical pathways. The bio active form is called MTHF. There are many individuals who are placed on folic acid (non methylated) for high homocysteine levels and get no response. One in twenty of these individuals have a genetic metabolic defect.

So it isn't so easy and direct for the physician to just give B12 and folic acid. Some thought process needs to take place on what form to use. I prefer the methylated form of both B12 and folic acid. I also use more than the RDA requirements for both B12 and folic acid- again always the methylated forms.

I usually prescribe 2.5 - 7.5 mg of folic acid (methylated) per day

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021 POST COVID SYMPTOMS

I have seen many patients with post COVID symptoms. The symptoms vary from patient to patient. Symptoms are not limited to cough, fever and shortness of breath ( dyspnea) Other symptoms can be neurological, gastrointestinal and even cardiovascular. The most common symptom has been fatigue, followed by fever and then body aches. Headache occurs in about 72 % of post covid patients and brain fog has been seen in 68 % of individuals The gastrointestinal symptoms vary but are seen in about 66 % of patients Your physician should not ignore your post covid symptoms.

There is no magic bullet. I use by functional and integrative background to help these patients. I use high dose intravenous Vitamin C with glutathione IV push after the antioxidant drip. Not every office has this ability. I use many supplements that are high quality as well as research based. Some of these supplements include high quality curcumin ( tumeric) as well as zinc and reduced glutathione .

I also want to balance the clotting mechanisms as clots have been a real issue with acute and post COVID patients. I balance the clotting mechanisms using omega 3 oils, nattokinase, and some herbs as ginkgo and garlic

The last but not forgotten system to balance is the energy system. You must restore the mitochondria ( the powerhouse of the cell) to give the patient energy. You start by restoring sleep using herbs and supplements. You must balance the three hormone systems- thyroid, female or male hormones and the adrenals. This is not a magic bullet . This could take some time. The patient has to understand the importance of balance in the body. This was all disrupted by the COVID virus. The autonomic nervous system needs to be looked at Many patients develop postural orthostatic tachycardia or neural mediated hypotension. This is called POTS. This is also commonly seen in Lyme patients. I can alleviate these symptoms by using compression stockings, adjusting salt intake and using adaptogenic herbs

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021 MYCOTOXIN DETOX

Mycotoxins have been linked to a variety of diseases. It depends on the type of mold and the toxin that is associated with that disease. The mycotoxins from the mold Aspergillus are linked to Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer Disease. Many of the mycotoxins are carcinogenic, and decrease your immune system

An effective treatment that I have used is inhalation glutathione via a nebulizer. There are effective treatments using liposomal glutathione. This has been confirmed in published studies . I have read the use of liposomal glutathione cream have a 28 % increase in glutathione levels, a 400 % increase in NK cell function and a 25 % reduction in lipid peroxidation. Other treatment that have been used are charcoal and the medication cholestyramine. From my clinical perspective these last two treatments have side effects and most patients do not tolerate them.

I have used zeolite as a mycotoxin binder with some effectiveness. I have recommended MyoPul by Researched Nutritionals that features in its product two components. One is G-PUR a natural zeolite characterized by higher amounts of silica. This allows it to bind to mycotoxins, the metal aluminum and ammonia. Also in the product is humic acid. Humic acid increases binding.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 IVERMECTIN

Ivermectin is not a new treatment for certain diseases. It has been used since the 1970s for certain parasitic infections. Besides parasitic infections , Ivermectin has shown some activity against viruses as HIV, influenza and even Zika viruses. In my office we use a homeopathic flu infection. I have never taken a flu vaccine. Ivermectin has been shown to be very effective against COVID 19 virus. It had a 98.8% reduction in viral RNA after 48 hours.

Ivermectin can significantly reduce mortality in patients with COVID Upon reviewing studies. It should be used within 48 hours. This is a prophylaxsis medication. Some patients are using it daily as prophylaxsis, but there is no data to support this.

It is not an expensive medications $25-$60 depending on dose and course of treatment. If the medication has to be authorized and the patient does not have a parasitic infection, it most likely will not be covered. Many patients are paying out of pocket for the medication if the pharmacy has it in stock. Many pharmacies will not stock the ivermectin.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021 HERBS

There are many ways to find out about herbs. There are hundreds of books on herbs individually or as a collective. In my training about herbs I learned a lot from Tierna LowDog, MD ( www.drlowdog.com ) and her colleagues at the University of Arizona Fellowship of Integrative Medicine. In addition spending time with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine greatly enhanced my learning curve. Of course I read many books about herbs/plants and flowers.

There are many useful websites. I always site articles from the American Botanical Council website There website is https://abc.herbalgram.org

Another website which is complete is www.herbalreference.com This website discusses many herbs in its data base in addition to different diseases and conditions

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021 VACCINE INJURIES

REPRINTED FROM NATURAL NEWS website

In the interview, Dr. Jessica Rose discussed the systemic flaws of the VAERS system, flaws that stop the passive reporting system from working in the public’s interest, as was originally intended. The pharmacovigilance system was set up in 1990 to detect issues with vaccines, to alert regulatory agencies and the public about serious adverse events and contraindications for specific vaccines. The data is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Healthcare professionals input the data into the system, and have a narrow thirty-minute window to complete the report. In 2021, healthcare workers have been overwhelmed with vaccine injury reports and have not had the time to enter them all into the system. Many medical concerns associated with the covid vaccine are overlooked, discarded or discounted as coincidental or normalized reactions to the vaccine

The hundreds of thousands of adverse event reports that have been filed paint a grisly picture of medical malfeasance. These serious public health issues have yet to be addressed by any regulatory agency or judicial process. In the past, vaccines were pulled from the market if the VAERS system documented more than fifty deaths from a single vaccine. In 2021, there have been more than 20,000 deaths recorded in just ten months. Up to 97 percent of these issues are coming from the new mRNA covid vaccines, not the rest of the vaccine supply. Instead of pulling the deadly products from the market, the federal government has issued unlawful mandates, coercing individuals to take part in the depopulation experiment. This might be the biggest flaw with the system yet: The agencies that are supposed to oversee the data and alert the public to medical atrocities are the same entities trying to push a narrative forward – that vaccines are “safe and effective.” (Related: COVID vaccine experiment causes monstrous spike in vaccine injuries and death serious adverse events under-reported by a factor of eight.)

I urge you to read Natural News . www.naturalnews.com

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021 A HERBAL SOUP RECIPE

SOUP RECIPE
This week I saw a patient who has a great soup recipe. The great aspect of making this soup is that large amounts can be made and frozen for when you need it. The title of the soup is “Mulligatawny Soup” I think I should rename it to “ A Week in a Pot” or the “Medicare Soup” It is full of herbs .

Ingredients

1. 3 lbs of organic skinless chicken thighs
2. 3 tablespoons tumeric
3. 2 teaspoons of salt ( optional for the heart patient)
4. 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
5. 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
6. 2 cups of chopped onion
7. 1 cup of diced celery
8. 1 cup of diced carrots
9. 6 cloves of finely chopped garlic
10. 3 Granny Smith apples ( diced small)
11. 1 pound of sweet potatoes
12. ½ pound of dried lentils
13. 1 ½ cup of diced zucchini
14. 1 ½ cup of diced yellow squash
15. 1 package of frozen spinach ( since I do not use frozen vegetables I cannot recommend a brand)
16. 1 – 14 oz can of unsweetened coconut milk
17. 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
18. Fresh cilantro for garnish

Season the chicken with the tumeric. Toss around in a plastic bag. Place in skillet sauté to golden brown. Set aside. In same pan sauté the onions, carrots and celery until soft. Then add the apples, pepper and ginger. Add the garlic last. Chop the garlic and set aside Transfer to a large pot Add in the sweet potatoes lentils and 1 qt of stock chicken broth ( or your favorite broth) Bring to a boil and then place on simmer. While simmering add the chicken, squash, zucchini tomatoes and coconut milk.
Cook until all tender. I do not want the vegetables a little crisp. I do not like a soup when all the ingredients are soft. Have enough for yourself and your guests. Freeze in plastic containers

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021 HERB-DRUG INTERACTION

In being close with plants and using herbs daily I need to discuss the issue of herb-drug interactions. This subject has been given an extraordinary amount of attention over the twenty five years. There are countless articles in medical journals, the Internet, the press and books on these topics, but I have not seen any drug-herb interaction. I have seen drug-drug interactions. This is due to the fact that patients go from doctor to doctor. The doctor fails to ask about new medications especially if this is a long time patient of the primary physician. With the number of "articles" on herb-drug interaction you would think there would be an overwhelming high mortality. This is not the case. Once again, the media and medical paranoia has overblown this topic. Since I use all herbs I would like to comment on the cardiac herbs I use which could potentially have an interaction with some of the conventional drugs. Many of my cardiac patients are on a 'water pill' as furosemide or lasix. I use one herb and one amino acid as natural diuretics. these are dandelion and L-taurine. I use them with lasix and never have a problem. Sometimes I even decrease the lasix dose. I perform diligent blood test chemistry analysis to watch for lowering of the electrolytes as potassium and sodium. Since herbs are drugs I would use some of these herbs with the guidance of a health care professional. One of my favorite herbs/flowers are Convallaria, also known as Lily of the Valley. I use this herb for control or conversion of an arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation. The individual might also be on digoxin which also is a plant derivative called Foxglove. Since both are cardiac glycosides there can be an interaction and a lowering potentiation of the heart rate to rates less than 60
The one conventional drug I am careful with is warfarin also known as coumadin. Coumadin works on the hepatic (liver metabolism) using a special pathway. Coumadin thins the blood. Any other drug or even herb that works through the same mechanism can unbalance the thinning of the blood. The special pathway is the CYP450 pathway. It has been written that cranberry juice interferes with this pathway and can interact with coumadin. However studies indicate there is no inhibitory effect when the both are taken together.
When it comes to foods, as green leafy vegetables there is always concern. Not for me. Green leafy vegetables as broccoli, spinach, collard greens contain Vitamin K which can interfere. Instead of stopping all green leafy vegetables which are beneficial to your health, maintain a steady rate of consumption of the greens which taking the coumadin. There are some herbs with Vitamin K that I feel are important to know. These are Nettle's, Spirulina, Shepherd's Purse and Alfalfa all contain Vitamin K. I would not stop these herbs if a patient is on coumadin, but let the individual know of the interaction. I also let patient's know that the herbs, ginkgo and garlic,a s well as the nutrients oils, coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E can thin the blood. These work through a different mechanism unlike the Vitamin K -coumadin interaction.
Some herbs have an mild to moderate inhibitory effect on this CYP450 pathway. Some of these herbs are ginger, garlic, tumeric, sage and thyme. There are others.
The take away point of knowledge today is this:
There is more of a chance of a drug-drug interaction, than a drug-herb interaction. It has been postulated that if an individual is on 6 of more conventional medications ( which is not uncommon ) the likelihood of an interaction approaches 100%
Find a different way...

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