MARCH 1, 2023 DIABETES AND RESVERATROL

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder marked by ineffective insulin production by pancreatic beta cells or by the presence of increased insulin resistance to glucose. We have two epidemics in the United States- Diabetes and Obesity—both of which lead to heart disease.

Recently , the anti-oxidant Resveratrol has been studied for its effectiveness on glycemic control in patients with T2DM. Resveratrol is a nonflavonoid stilbene derivative polyphenol found in grapes (Vitis vinifera, Vitaceae) and other fruits, peanuts (Arachis hypogaea, Fabaceae), and cocoa (Theobroma cacao, Malvaceae)

An abstract of the study was published in the American Botanical Council’s HerbalGram -Mahjabeen W, Khan DA, Mirza SA. Role of resveratrol supplementation in regulation of glucose hemostasis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. June 2022;66:102819. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102819.

The study concluded that resveratrol supplementation improves glycemic control by reducing insulin resistance and significantly benefits chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and associated micro-RNA expression in patients with T2DM. Typically I add many anti oxidant to a diabetic patient’s vitamin list. I will be sure to include resveratrol in the future

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 LYCOPENE

LYCOPENE is an excellent antioxidant. It could protect against a staggering array of chronic conditions, including cancer, heart disease, male infertility, and cognitive decline. Any of us can eat lycopene rich foods or you can a supplement. Lycopene is present in the tomato

The tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, or “wolf-peach of the nightshade family,” was regarded by Linneaus as a dangerous group that included poisonous and hallucinogenic species long associated with witchcraft and the occult. As you know this is not true today. I love the description of plants from centuries ago It sheds light on many aspects of the plant/herb/fruit

Lycopene is also known as a non-provitamin A carotenoid (that is, unlike most carotenoids, your body doesn’t convert it to vitamin A). Instead, lycopene benefits your health by protecting fats, proteins, and DNA from oxidative damage. I have lycopene for cancer as prostate, stomach and breast.

I have used Lycopene for male fertility problems. I use it with Coenzyme Q 10, zinc and selenium. Lycopene is excellent for sperm motility problems

As a cardiologist I use lycopene to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good cholesterol ( HDL) It works through the same pathway as angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) thereby increasing nitric oxide which is a vasodilator. Thus lycopene can lower blood pressure

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023 YOUR BLOOD TYPE

Knowing your blood type not only can be lifesaving in an emergency but it could shed light into your health. “ Eat Right for Your Blood Type by Dr Peter D’Adamo , ND was written more than decades ago. The letters A B and O represent various forms of the ABO gene which programs blood cells differently to form the different blood types, A, B, AB and O We do know Blood type O is the universal donor .It is also the blood type that would be affected by cholera where as blood type A and B are more prone to blood clot .

As far as foods there are good, neutral and avoid foods for each blood type I am a Blood Type O and I must avoid dairy, gluten, and peanuts Type O blood does well with all meats except pork. Type O does do well with avocados which is too bad as Ilove avocados. Each blood type in Dr D’Adamo’s book is carefully written, consie and well understood.

This past weekend I attended the Integrative Health Symposium in New York. I was more than proud to be present while David Brady ND handed Dr Petrer D’Adamo an award of excellence in the field of medicine foir his work of more than 25 years of service. It was not only for his NY Times best selling books for more than two decades, but for him as an example of what a doctor should be

Dr Peter D’Adamo is a friend/colleague who touches hearts and changes lives I am proud to know him

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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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