FEBRUARY 22, 2023 UVA URSI

I see many patients with urinary tract infections that have repeated UTI’s . These are females with either bladder incompetency as they age or interstitial cystitis and men with prostate issues. Antibiotics are effective but many organisms become resistant to the antibiotics after repeated use. I rather prefer botanical for urinary tract issues. There are many herbal antibiotics.

The botanical, Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) is used primarily to treat urinary tract infections. It acts as an antiseptic and is most effective in an alkaline environment. Although capsules are effective, I prefer the tincture. I use 1 teaspoon two to three times a day during acute UTI's. After the symptoms subside I use D-mannose (active ingredient: cranberry). There are many active ingredients in this botanical. Some are ursolic acid (which acts like a diuretic), tannins, resins and phenolic acid.

The class of berberines can be used for urinary tract infections. These include Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium). Both are antibacterial and inhibit bacteria from adhering. The main constituent for both is berberine. I feel that Goldenseal is overused. Most individuals when they feel ill will go a local health food store and buy echinacea and goldenseal. I use more Oregon grape root in lung, sinus and mouth infections rather than for urinary tract infections. I prefer adding the Oregon grape tincture 1 dropperful to a cup of simmering ginger tea

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023 GENIUS FOODS

“We deserve better brains and the secret lies in our food. “ - Max Lugavere

Nearly 41 years ago, my mother died at age 51 from a brain aneurysm At that time giving her CPR I didn’t know that. I blamed myself as CPR failed and I went done a road of despair and addiction. Thirteen after that event, I entered a world of sobriety and for the last 28 1/2 years I have used that event to change my life and the lives of others. I look now at the positive aspects of my past, not the negative There are no coincidences. There are no mistakes—only lessons. Through medicine, diet, education, herbs and knowledge I am fulfilling my destiny.

This is not unlike Max Lugavere, a science journalist and best-selling author. He has his drive from the death of his mother to the devastating disease, Lewy Body dementia. His books Genius Foods, The Genius Life and his cookbook Genius Kitchen shares evidence-based principles that will help anyone. Whether you are a vegan or a carnivore. We all should know this - THERE IS NO ONE DIET FOR ALL I believe in looking at all aspects of many different dietary lifestyles. I do like the Mediterranean Diet. I do know this from working with the late Robert Atkins MD . It is all about refined carbohydrates which in is sugar and processed foods.

I relate to Max in many respects… especially his passion to help others and to communicate healthy lifestyles to others. He talks about science to others in the best way he can He does a brilliant job. Listen to his podcast. He was on Dr Chatterjee’s podcast Live More, Feel Better earlier this year.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023 ASPARTAME

ASPARTAME is known to the American public. In the NYC subway system, posters are plastered inside the cars regarding how many packets of sugar are in soda, diet ice tea, breads etc. Although you may have not heard, millions of Americans are destroying their bodies by consuming diet soda. The main sweetener in diet soda is aspartame. It is marketed as Nutrasweet or Equal. It is the BLUE packets. Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. In the European Union, it is codified as E951. Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide. It was first sold under the brand name NutraSweet and since 2009, it also has been sold under the brand name AminoSweet. It was first synthesized in 1965 and the patent expired in 1992. There are some people who are genetically and or metabolically susceptible to the dangers of aspartame. Many do not know that aspartame is the culprit behind many of their health concerns. Imagine BEING POISONED SO SWEETLY.

Aspartame was originally approved for use in dry foods in 1974 by then FDA Commissioner Alexander Schmidt after review by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Searle had submitted 168 studies on aspartame, including seven animal studies that were considered crucial by the FDA. Today there is still a medical controversy regarding its use. The safety of aspartame has been studied extensively since its discovery with research that includes animal studies, clinical and epidemiological research, and post-marketing surveillance, with aspartame being one of the most rigorously tested food ingredients to date. I can tell you that when I ask a patient to stop ingesting aspartame, their physical and mental symptoms get better. I have no scientific proof, only clinical (patient) proof. In my limited medical experience of 17 years, I have seen patients with a multitude of symptoms get better when they stop the ingestion of Aspartame. You make your own conclusion!

I have seen people literally get better when they stop drinking diet soda. Those cramps, vision and hearing problems, memory loss and being overweight can be a result of consuming too much diet soda. STOP! If you are sick with anything and consume diet soda do this -- Stop drinking diet sodas. It is one of those other addictions you have. Before you grab your next soda, think about the medical downward spiral you are entering. Diet soda with aspartame interferes with your calcium absorption, your acid base balance, your kidney function and your glucose. First of all do not have any diet soda in the refrigerator. The first step is to remove the diet soda from your house. The next step is either you or the household shopper stop buying it. If these are done there is no way that the diet soda is in front of you. When you go out, think before ordering your next loaded machine gun or diet soda. There is a childhood obesity epidemic in the United States and diet soda is one of the major contributing factors.
Read the labels for contents of aspartame. If it contains aspartame, put the product back on the shelves. Let's start this movement - NO ASPARTAME!

I will write about SPLENDA ( yellow packets ) again and its controversary.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023 COLD PLUNGES

I listen to a daily podcast on my commute to New York City. I listen to many, but my favorite is Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s FEEL BETTER LIVE MORE. From listening I have bought many books and read those of his experts who were on the show

I listening to his podcast with Susana Soberg earlier in this year. She is the author of Winter Swimming which is a must book for your library. It is The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life It discusses the medical benefits to cold water plunging. It discusses the benefit for your neurotransmitters as serotonin and dopamine.

Although I live close to the Long Island Sound ( 2 blocks away ) I didn’t want to plunge in the Sound. I decided to do cold water showers. I mean I take a hot shower and the last 30 seconds I switch to cold. I did one week of 30 seconds, then one week of 60 seconds, and now on my fourth week of 90 seconds. It has changed the way I feel in the morning. I go to bed about 8:30 - 9 am and get up at five every morning.

I feel the benefits as described. I also am turning yellow fat to brown fat which has its own benefits.

BUY WINTER SWIMMING by Dr Susana Soberg

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023 THE CONTROVERSIAL VITAMIN B17

Vitamin B17 has been controversial for years. Recently a patient sent me information about B17 being present in cassava or ubi kayu. The note also stately many cases of patients with cancer consuming cassava flour for treatment of their cancer, The note described how to take cassava

Why not try cassava for curing cancer? It is cheap, easy to get, easy to cook and very tasty. It's very easy: 1. Choose fresh topioca or cassava, which has no bluish colour on its surface. 2. Boil them and do not cover the pan during cooking. This will help evaporating the excess midrosianic acid. 3. During eating topioca, do not eat ginger/ ginger foods, such as ginger biscuits, ginger beer, gin at the same time.

Vitamin B17 refers to a drug called laetrile, an artificial form of amygdalin. Amygdalin is a plant substance present in some nuts, plants, and fruit seeds that people may take to treat cancer.

I have many patients who have tried using B17 for their cancers. The patients either consume orally or obtain intravenous B17 to be given to them intravenously. There is little scientific evidence in conventional literature to support vitamin B17 as a safe and effective treatment for cancer. It may have some potential health benefits, it also carries severe risks. Most notably, taking vitamin B17 can cause the body to produce cyanide, a poisonous and dangerous chemical.

Personally I have never seen a patient have cyanide poisoning . Many of my patients have used without any side effects Th epatient should be proactive about using non approved non FDA drugs for cancer

B17 is available in food as nuts, raw almonds, apricots, carrots, celery, beans, flax and cassava

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023 SILVER

Silver is a powerful antibiotic which has been used for thousands of years. There has never been a harmful side effect, except using too much colloidal silver can change the color of your skin. You might start looking like the Tin Man from the 1939 Wizard of Oz. I had to write about the Tin Man —today on Valentine’s Day as he said “ A heart is not judged by how much you low; but how much you are loved by others .”

The ancient Greeks and Romans knew that if their plates, drinking vessels are utensils were made of silver there was a less chance of acquiring an infection. Those individuals that used silver during the 14th century bubonic plague had a higher chance of survival. Thus, the phrase, "Born with a silver spoon in your mouth" was used.

Prior to antibiotic discovery, colloidal silver used to treat many infections. There are reports of its use on the battlefield during the Civil War. The colloidal silver works as a catalyst disabling the enzyme of oxygen metabolism for all viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Once the discovery of antibiotics came along, colloidal silver use diminished and almost disappeared from use. I started to use oral colloidal silver when working the late Robert Atkins, MD for the atypical bacteria. Dr. Atkins and others at that time referred to these bacteria as 'sleath bacteria.' I used it frequently for infections with the mycoplasma, chlamydia and legionella 'atypical' bacteria

I have used and continue to use colloidal silver for many infections including parasites, sinus infections, rashes, shingles, Lyme disease, other spirochete disease. HIV and even cancer. It is not the cure all, but neither are antibiotics. We have many resistant strains due to overuse and abuse of the more powerful antibiotics. There are also herbal antibiotics like garlic, honey, ginger , yarrow and many more

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023 INDIAN GOOSEBERRY

You might know this as Alma. Its botanical name is Phyllanthus emblica. Alma contains the highest amount of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) I encourage Vitamin C for many conditions in my practice. Alma is rich in polyphenols as well as other flavonoids including 30 % tannin. This plant has many actions/uses from being a mild adaptogen to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in cancer as the whole fruit may enhance NK ( Natural Killer) cells. I like it as it reduces excess histamine production

Traditionally it has been used for treatment of any burning sensation in the body. I have seen it used for anorexia , cough, urinary discharges and even hemorrhoids. The fruit is also edible in different parts of the world.

In Africa a different species of Phyllanthus is used for its antidiabetic properties and its anti hepatic protective properties, I have even read studies on this African variety being used as treatment the against Hepatitis B and C

The Phyllanthus amarus plant has been studied and used in the treatment of HIV. I have been tryiung to demonstrate that there are many plants with anti viral activity

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023 LABRADORITE

I have been drawn to rock, minerals and crystals ever since I bought a white box with labeled rocks from FW Woolworths. There are some things one never forgets. I have been drawn to certain crystals for some time. I have a collection of crystals throughout my home. One crystal originally discovered in Labrador Canada has been my favorite. It is Labradorite. It is usually grey - green in color with multicolored iridescence. It is Labradorite. It is called the ‘ Stone of Seeing “ as this is the crystal for perceiving what is real and true in the present moment.

There are certain times in my life when I needed truth. One was when I got sober in 1994. The other was in 2015 - 2016 when in my life was spiraling and words were not true from loved ones. I turned to this stone for guidance. Labradorite releases you from things that are ready to move on from. This could be from a toxic friendship or relationship. I needed to BE HERE NOW. I went to St Marks Place in New York City and did something bold. I had my left ear tragus pierced . I put a labradorite stone there. The tragus is a powerful point. I felt the stress released from my body as the tragus was pierced. I wanted the stone close to me where I can gain insight and wisdom that are just below the obvious. When under stress I press the labradorite tragus piercing for instant relief.

It has been said that this crystal strengthens your aura as well as deflecting and protecting the individual from any less than bright energies. It has served me well. It has allowed me to move on and forgive. I did this for me

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