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Blood & Lab Test Results Explained(In Detail Personal Consultation)

Do you have any idea what your blood tests mean? Have you even been given a copy of them or were you just told everything is OK? In some cases I have had patients tell me they never even heard back from their care giver.

Please understand, those records, those lab tests are yours – you own them. But it does no good if you can’t even pronounce the test names or figure out the symbols, let alone understand what they mean and how they may relate to your health.

Understanding is empowering, and everyone needs to be empowered to take responsibility for their health. Your doctor is not responsible for health, you are. And knowing what your blood test results mean is one the ways you take seriously that responsibility. But don’t expect your doctor to take even 10 minutes to help you understand what is going on. He is way too busy for that. It takes time to review a battery of tests and he likely is not even allowed to spend the time it really takes to do it adequately. I can and I will. You need this information and I can help you easily decode your chemistry panel or your metabolic panel, lipid panel, complete blood count and most others as well.

How about a Hemoglobin A1c? Do you know the significance of that test and how it relates to your blood sugar level? What about your vitamin D level, at what level should it really be? And then your thyroid test results, was it comprehensive enough? Were you told it was normal but you still have symptoms that make you believe it’s not normal? Is that frustrating or what?

If you would like to really understand what you lab tests mean to you, give me a call to arrange a phone consultation. I will give you a full hour to review your test results and any questions that relate to them for $70.00. I don’t diagnose – that’s not completely possible from blood tests alone – but I might suggest other tests you might want to consider to give you a fuller picture of your health status. Don’t need a full hour! OK I can give you a 30 minute consultation for $50.00. You choose.

Here’s how it works. You decide how much time you would like. We arrange a convenient day and time in the comfort of your own home. You send me (email or mail) a copy of your tests along with a check for the amount of time requested. Then on the day and time of your appointment give me a call to get the answers you are looking for.

You will be satisfied with the information you receive or you can request a full refund. For over 35 years I have reviewed lab results with hundreds of patients and nearly everyone was surprised at the amount of information their labs contained and how absolutely helpful their time spent with me was to them. I believe you will find it the same as well. Give me a call and let’s get started. 501-538-4944

Roger N. Trubey, DrPH, ND
501-538-4944
www.burlesonnutritionandnaturalhealingcenter.com

G.I. Microbial Assessment

In the last few decades, DNA analysis has transformed the field of microbiology. We have sorely needed better assessment techniques because more than ever before, we are now keenly aware of the health benefits or disease risks brought about by the microorganisms that inhabit the human body. You see, culture techniques, previously the standard, left up to 50% of bacterial species virtually invisible. Anaerobic bacteria that make up a large part of the human microbiome can be opportunistic and cause illness. So our inability to cultivate these organisms left a large blind spot for clinicians when trying to diagnose the source of infection.

The G.I. Microbial Assessment panel is a comprehensive collection of microbial targets as well as immune and digestive markers. It screens for pathogenic bacteria, commensal bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites. It primarily uses multiplex, automated, DNA analysis to give integrative and functional medicine practitioners a better view into the gastrointestinal microbiome.

The G.I. Microbial Assessment measures pathogenic organisms that can cause hospital-acquired infections (HAI) such as C. difficile or norovirus, foodborne illness such as E.coli or Salmonella, and common causes of diarrhea such as Campylobacter, Shigella, and rotavirus A. This panel measures viral causes of gastroenteritis, unavailable by other common stool tests. It measures parasites such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Entamoeba histolytica. The GI-MAP analyzes Helicobacter pylori and its virulence factors. It can detect opportunistic pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Proteus mirabilus, associated with autoimmune molecular mimicry. It includes a panel of single-celled, amebic parasites such as Blastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, and Entamoeba coli. Fungal organisms are measured by the GI-MAP such as Candida, Geotrichum, and Microsporidia, with the latter being a new addition to DNA stool analysis. Finally, the GI-MAP measures standard markers of immunity, inflammation and digestion including lactoferrin, secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), anti-gliadin antibody, and pancreatic elastase.

Disruption of the gastrointestinal microbiome can cause:

Gastrointestinal symptoms More Gastrointestinal symptoms

Abdominal pain Vomiting
Bloating Ulcer
Constipation Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s disease
Diarrhea Autoimmune Conditions
Food poisoning Ankylosing spondylitis
Gastric cancer Reactive and Rheumatoid arthritis
Gastritis Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s/Grave’s disease )
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal reflux Allergic Diseases
Irritable bowel syndrome Asthma
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Eczema and Hives

Neurological conditions

Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimers disease

Methodology
Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory is using a novel DNA technique to detect a comprehensive list of stool bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The method and instrument used is FDA-cleared for the detection of 15 of the most common causes of gastroenteritis- bacteria, parasites, and viruses. This is an automated, multiplex DNA analysis method, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of multiple bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, all from a single sample.
After receiving the stool specimens, nucleic acids are extracted and purified. The samples undergo multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which amplifies many gene targets. Amplification can generate thousands to millions of copies of a single target DNA sequence for a much easier identification.

Our Friendly Bacteria
Although they are ubiquitous, pathogenic bacteria do not cause illness in all people. This is because commensal gastrointestinal flora can protect the host from infection. When gut microflora protects the intestines from pathogens and harmful microorganisms it is called, “colonization resistance.” Animal models show that when normal gut microflora are lacking, the host is more susceptible to GI infections with Salmonella. Similarly, after antibiotic treatment there is increased risk of pathogenic infections. On the other hand, commensal bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can prevent gastrointestinal infection. Colonization resistance explains why most pathogenic bacteria fail to cause disease in healthy subjects.

Commensal bacteria naturally inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and do not cause disease. Many are beneficial; they produce enzymes, vitamins, short chain fatty acids, and other metabolic products that keep the bowels and the body functioning well. The incredibly complex interaction between human health and the gastrointestinal microbiome is the subject of multiple cutting-edge research studies. Given the metabolic, nutritional, and immune-enhancing roles of these organisms, the microbiome deserves close analysis when treating patients with chronic illness.

Not-so-Friendly Pathogenic Bacteria
Bacterial pathogens are often spread due to contamination of food and water with fecal material containing these pathogens. And antibiotic therapy is not always recommended because antibiotic resistance can worsen the infection. Hydration, probiotics, and supportive therapies for the gut-immune system can help to remove the pathogen from the GI tract.

The presence of a pathogen does not, by itself, indicate disease. Results from laboratory tests must be interpreted together with clinical symptoms and history by a qualified health practitioner. With increased awareness of the complexity of the GI environment, a pathogen is likely to cause disease if there are vulnerabilities in the host’s defenses. For example, imbalanced microflora, poor immune defenses, poor diet, toxic exposures, antibiotics, or chronic GI symptoms could make one person more susceptible to harm from a pathogen, while in another person they may have a fecal pathogen but is in good health. In healthy patients, treating pathogens may not be necessary. However, continuing to support a beneficial and diverse microbiota and a strong gut-immune system will further protect the host from infection.

Complete List of Target Analytes Measured on the G.I. Microbial Assessment
Bacterial pathogens:

Campylobacter
C. diff Toxin A & B
E. coli o157
Enterotoxigenic E. coli LT & ST (ETEC)
Shiga-like Toxin producing E. coli stx1 & stx2 (STEC)**
Salmonella
Shigella
Vibrio cholera
Yersinia enterocolitica

Viral pathogens:

Adenovirus
Norovirus GI & GII
Rotavirus A

Parasitic pathogens

Cryptosporidium
Entamoeba histolytica
Giardia

Additional targets
Bacteria:

Helicobacter pylori and virulence factors, cagA and vacA
Enterococcus
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacter
Bacteroides spp.
Bacteroides fragilis grp
E. coli (total)
Citrobacter spp.
Citrobacter freundii
Proteus spp.
Proteus mirabilus
Proteus vulgaris
Pseudomonas spp.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Morganella spp.
Staphylococcus spp. (aureus)
Streptococcus spp.
Klebsiella spp.
Klebsiella pneumoneiae

Parasites:

Blastocystis hominis
Dientamoeba fragilis
Endolimax nana
Entamoeba coli
Entamoeba hartmanni
Chilomastix mesnelli
Cyclospora cayetanenensis
Pentatrichomonas hominis

LDT fungi/yeast:

Microsporidia spp. including Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon intestinalis **
Candida albicans
Candida spp.
Geotrichum spp.
Trichosporon spp.

Other tests:

Secretory IgA (sIgA)
Anti-gliadin sIgA
Pancreatic elastase 1
Lactoferrin
Occult blood

Conclusions
The G.I. Microbial Assessment can be used in the detection and identification of gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acids and has been clinically validated for the detection of gastrointestinal pathogens that cause infectious colitis or gastroenteritis. This technology has been used to identify and control pathogen outbreaks because of its rapid turn-around-time. It measures a substantial list of opportunistic pathogens as well as a list of FDA-cleared pathogens, including novel targets such as viruses, Microsporidia, and pathogenic virulence factors. Chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, intestinal permeability, hormonal imbalance, and food sensitivities may trace their origins to imbalanced gut microbes as a root cause. Further, chronic inflammatory arthritis could have a microbial component that may warrant investigation by stool studies. This stool test offers integrative and functional medicine practitioners superior sensitivity and specificity to help resolve persistent and complex illnesses. Since the immune system, the intestinal barrier, and microbial diversity are intimately interwoven, thorough understanding of our gut microbiome holds promise for new approaches to treat and prevent disease.

Dr. Trubey’s patients with digestive conditions routinely obtain relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic gastritis, and chronic diarrhea. Call for an appointment – 501-538-4944.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment

Cholesterol testing has historically been used as the standard indicator for cardiovascular disease classified as HDL (good) or LDL (bad). However, it is actually the lipoprotein particles that carry the cholesterol throughout the body, not necessarily the cholesterol within them, that are responsible for key steps in plaque production and the resulting development of cardiovascular disease.

You see, cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance and as such, does not mix well in a water-soluble medium like blood. So it must be carried through the blood in these lipoprotein particles. And your cardiovascular risk increases with a higher number of Low density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, regardless of how much cholesterol each of the lipoprotein particles contain. This is why data from the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute have shown that approximately one-half of all heart attack victims have “normal” cholesterol. Some data suggest that it could be as high as 75% of heart attack victims have normal cholesterol.If you look at the people of France, they have one of the highest average cholesterol levels (about 250) in Europe. But they also have one of the lowest incidence of heart disease. A ten-year study of the people on the Greek island of Crete failed to register a single heart attack despite an average cholesterol well over 200. Numbers like these would prompt doctors all over the US to put these individuals on a statin drug.Some of this newer information coming in during the last five years or so has forced medicine to turn away from an obsession with the cholesterol perspective and toward the understanding that it is the inflammation of arterial tissue that leads to heart disease and most strokes. Cholesterol plays a role, but in no way a leading role. You find cholesterol at the scene of arterial inflammation and destruction, to be sure; it is a participant in the crime, so to speak, but not the perpetrator. LDL Cholesterol is often called the bad cholesterol, yet it plays a very important and necessary role in the body. Without cholesterol itself you would die and in fact, people with the lowest cholesterol as they age, are at the highest risk of death.

But let’s go back to that so-called bad cholesterol, LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is only bad if it is oxidized. And there are literally hundreds of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, infectious organisms and the like that will initiate an oxidation response and cause LDL to oxidize and become part of the plaque and atherosclerotic process. So what would protect the LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized in the first place? Antioxidants! Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Co-enzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid and the like! So is the “bad guy” here the cholesterol or the oxidizing chemicals and the lack of adequate antioxidants?

Measuring the lipoprotein subgroups is the only way to evaluate these new risk factors, which is crucial for the accurate assessment of one’s cardiovascular disease risk, and that is according to the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP). So what are these new emerging risk factors NCEP has identified?

Small, dense LDLparticles: these atherogenic particles are easily oxidized and penetrate the arterial endothelium to form plaque
Lp(a) particles: this small, dense LDL particle is involved in thrombosis and promotes the rupture of plaque.
RLP (Remnant Lipoprotein) particles: is very atherogenic, has a similar composition and density of plaque, is believed to be a building block of plaque and does not need to be oxidized like other LDL particles
HDL2b particles: positively correlates with heart health because it is an indicator of how well excess lipids are removed

Other critical measurements to better evaluate your risk include:

C-Reactive Protein-ss – an inflammation marker
Homocysteine – an amino acid linked to higher risk of coronary heart disease and peripheral vascular disease
Fasting insulin level – a high fasting insulin is a sign of insulin resistance and the start of type II diabetes or metabolic syndrome

Why is it important to know lipoprotein numbers? Because cardiovascular disease risk increases with a higher LDL particle count! With a higher non-HDL lipoprotein count the probability of particle penetration of the arterial wall rises, regardless of the total amount of cholesterol contained in each particle. On average, the typical particle contains 50 percent cholesterol.

Now here is what is troubling. More than 20 percent of the population has cholesterol-depleted LDL, a condition in which a patient’s cholesterol may be “normal” but their lipoprotein particle number, and hence their actual risk, could be much higher than expected. This is especially common in persons whose triglycerides are high or HDL is low. In the population with a cholesterol-depleted LDL, there can be up to a 40 percent error in risk assessment. Notice who has the real risk in the picture below and realize that your risk increases with an increasing number of small particles as well as the total number of particles. Description: The size/density and number particles determines your risk

Here are some thought provoking findings from Mark Hyman, MD to ponder before considering the use of statin drugs. You can read the entire article, Why Cholesterol May Not Be the Cause of Heart at: www.ultrawellness.com/print/3039

• If you lower bad cholesterol (LDL) but have a low HDL (good cholesterol) there is no benefit to statins. (i)• If you lower bad cholesterol (LDL) but don’t reduce inflammation (marked by a test called C-reactive protein), there is no benefit to statins. (ii)• If you are a healthy woman with high cholesterol, there is no proof that taking statins reduces your risk of heart attack or death. (iii)• If you are a man or a woman over 69 years old with high cholesterol, there is no proof that taking statins reduces your risk of heart attack or death. (iv)• Aggressive cholesterol treatment with two medications (Zocor and Zetia) lowered cholesterol much more than one drug alone, but led to more plaque build up in the arties and no fewer heart attacks. (v)• 75% of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol
• Older patients with lower cholesterol have higher risks of death than those with higher cholesterol. (vi)• Countries with higher average cholesterol than Americans such as the Swiss or Spanish have less heart disease.• Recent evidence suggests that it is more likely statins ability to lower inflammation that accounts for any of its benefits, not their ability to lower cholesterol.

So for whom do the statin drugs work for anyway? They work for people who have already had heart attacks to prevent more heart attacks or death. And they work slightly for middle-aged men who have many risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, obesity, or diabetes. Sadly, statins were not enough to save the life of NBC News anchor Tim Russert. Perhaps if he had known all the risk factors things might have turned out different for him.

Know your risk by knowing the full information. Get a Lipoprotein Particle Profile™ and let’s evaluate your true risk and what lifestyle changes you can make along with diet and supplement support to improve your odds against heart attack. You will be glad you did.

Initial Evaluation – What to Expect

I often find that many new patients have never been to a Naturopathic Doctor previously.

Some have always used natural remedies that they learned from mom or dad or they just knew intuitively that it was the best place to start. Others, having used a more traditional route with conventional doctors, came to see me because their chronic issue(s) was/were not being resolved.

I always start with a thorough history.

So I always ask “what is your primary health concern?” Sometimes it is only one concern but often it can be three or four. What is important to you is very important to me so I want to know as much about your problem(s) as you can provide. I want to know how long you have had symptoms, how long ago you were given a diagnosis (if you were given one) and I want to know what makes the problem better or what makes it worse. It is important for me to know if there was some event in your life that preceded the onset of symptoms. Was there an illness, like a flu that preceded the onset of symptoms, or did it begin with a travel event, auto accident, or a major stress of some type. These are clues that may be useful in determining the underlying cause(s).

The underlying cause or causes is far more important than having a diagnosis and most patients do recognize this.

Sometimes the event that started the problem was only a trigger for a deeper underlying cause – like a serious cold or flu that awakens a dormant, but more serious chronic infection. Or an automobile accident that weakens the immune system and awakens a smoldering and chronic infection to a more significant level of activity.

We can take a pain reliever for a headache and while it may relieve the pain, aspirin or Tylenol deficiency is not the cause of the headache. I want to know what that cause is. Sometimes the underlying cause was not the precipitating cause and I need all this information to try to distinguish the two.

The problem most patients have with chronic disease today is that in conventional medicine, the underlying reasons for the disease is never really assessed. Chronic viruses, the Lyme spirochete, mold toxins, food sensitivities, gluten, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, damaged or leaky gut, parasites, adrenal and mitochondrial dysfunction and much more are, for the most part, ignored, or worse, scoffed at and ridiculed. But today, all chronic diseases have one or more of these underlying factors and they must be uncovered if we are to get long-term relief of chronic illness. The body always wants to heal but it is generally necessary to remove some blocking agents to allow the body to accomplish its goal.

I also want to know what you are eating and drinking during a typical day.

This will provide further clues so that I can give you the best possible advice to improve your health.

I will also ask about dental interventions. I want to know if you have had any root canals, dental restorations and the materials used. I will want to find out if your gums bleed or if you have periodontal disease. What happens in your mouth has a great deal to do with the health of your body. All of our teeth (or spaces where a tooth was) are on a specific acupuncture meridian and connected directly with specific organs of the body. Any inflammation, dental material, or infection can have a potentially toxic influence in a tissue far away from that tooth.

You will be asked about supplements you take and any prescription drugs you are using.

It is not unusual for some of the symptoms patients are complaining of to be the same as the side-effects of the drugs they are using.

And, as you could guess, I do want to know what stresses you may have in your life and how much of a stress these are, how long you have been dealing with them and if you are having trouble coping with them, when you expect any resolution, if at all.

I have all patients complete a detailed information questionnaire that will ask about many areas for which you may or may not have symptoms. I will send this to you in advance so that you can complete it at your own pace prior to our appointment.

If you have had any lab work completed in the last year or two, I encourage you send it to me before this this first evaluation and I will review it with you.

I often find key blood parameters that are missing or ones that were abnormal and the patient was never told that it was a potential problem. Knowing this previous data is very helpful to me in evaluating any changes in a particular parameter over time that is in need of attention.

Much of our health is determined by our start in life. Yes, our genetics will play a role and while we can’t change our genes, we can control how they are expressed and that is the epi-genetics. Epi-genetic factors are those nutritional, environmental and even emotional factors that will determine if a gene is expressed on not. So, having a gene variant for breast cancer does not mean that it has to be expressed. There are generally several factors that are working to inhibit the expression of a gene and likewise others working to express a gene. So eating a lousy diet, not getting any healthy sunlight, being a “couch potato” with lots of stress will encourage the expression of that gene. But likewise a healthy diet with adequate nutrients needed for breast tissue with exercise and a happy outlook can go a long way to prevent the expression of that gene.

So with that in mind, our start in life is very important, so I ask if you were born vaginally or by C-section and if you were breast fed and, in addition, if you were given lots of antibiotics. These are critical factors in determining the health of our intestinal tract. You see, changes in our intestinal microbiome can have effects that not only last our lifetime but can be passed on to successive generations. And a damaged gut is the foundation for the majority of our chronic degenerative diseases.

Finally, I will ask about flu vaccinations, if you have had them, breast augmentation for females, later history of antibiotic use and if you have had an exposure to mold at home or at a place of work.

After I have all this information, I may make recommended changes to your diet and to suggest changes to your nutritional supplements. I may further suggest life-style changes to improve health outcomes and I will likely recommend specific tests that you should consider to give us a more complete picture of those underlying causes that are preventing you from having the level of health that you desire. Before I do this I will often ask “Now what would you like for me to do for you?” This gives me the assurance that I am focusing on exactly what you want to have done for you. Most of the time patients will leave with a written and detailed plan to guide them in facilitating their health objectives.

Generally, the initial visit will take 1 1/2-2 hours.

So please plan accordingly. As a general rule, children can be a partial distraction and I encourage patients, if at all possible, to have this time free from their need for parental or grand-parental attention.

If you have any questions or concerns you need to discuss with me ahead of a potential visit, I am very happy to do so. Just call me at 501-538-4944

Thank you for your interest in coming to see me, Dr. Roger Trubey

Restorative Strategies for Cancer and other Diseases

1. Remove Toxic Foods
- GMO Foods – cotton, zucchini squash, yellow squash, canola, corn, soy, papaya, beet sugar, alfalfa – these foods should always be consumed as organic
  - Most grains and most legumes are almost always sprayed with glyphosate (Roundup® weed killer) prior to harvesting – these food should always be consumed as organic
  - Glyphosate has been found to cause:
    - liver and kidney damage
    - Depletion of minerals in the soil
    - Kill beneficial gut bacteria
    - Block production of the aromatic amino acids – mood, sleep, pain issues here
    - Block production of vitamin D
    - Impairs detoxification
    - Poisons our mitochondria – energy, fatigue and brain fog issues here
    - Acts as an endocrine disrupter
    - Is a class 2A carcinogen
- Bad fats – hydrogenated, processed or damaged grain and seed oils (corn, soy, canola, safflower, sunflower oils etc.) Damage to these oils occurs with exposure to heat, light or air
- Conventionally raised meats – loaded with antibiotics, chemicals and GMO grains
- Pork – stores toxins and parasites. Shrimp is a close second
- Artificial sweeteners and soft drinks (form most Americans, more calories come from soft drinks than any other source)
- Remember: Cancer is an attempt to soak up all the sugar from the doughnuts, bread and carbohydrates we eat. We must return to eating like our ancestors because what we eat brings consequences

- 2. Improve Gut Function – heal a leaky gut
  - Bone broth (chicken or beef) or bone broth protein – loaded with glycine to support detoxification
  - Use bitter foods which dry up “dampness” (with cancer body is very “damp” – oriental medicine) use sour kraut, kimchi, kombucha, beet kvass, organic kiefer, pickles etc. These foods are rich in cancer fighting probiotics. There are more probiotics in these foods and more diverse in type, than in most probiotic supplements
  - The power of sour is that they eliminate the craving for sweets
  - Wheat, sugar and dairy are the foods that contribute the most to dampness

- 3. Eat Real Food and Eat lots of Organic Colorful vegetables and some fruits (mostly berries)
  - Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries cherries and blackberries – organic please
  - Parsley, tomato, bok choy, kale, olive oil, kale artichoke – all have anti-angiogenesis factors
  - The phytochemicals in these colorful foods are the substances plants use to protect themselves and benefit from them
  - Omit all processed foods – just a terrible drain on all body systems
- 4. Eat Gluten Free
  - if you are known to have celiac disease, an autoimmune condition or chronic illness. Much less damaging is the consumption of grains when sprouted or fermented as in sourdough where the gluten is broken down by the fermentation process

- 5. Enjoy lots of herbs and spices – add them to every meal
  - Cilantro, Parsley, turmeric/curcumin, cinnamon (balancing insulin levels), nutmeg, rosemary, oregano, thyme, clove, etc.
  - Most of these are strongly immune supportive, have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties and some like turmeric/curcumin have strong cancer preventive and treatment properties

- 6. Eat and enjoy sprouted foods
  - Sprouted organic alfalfa, sunflower, lentil and other seeds and legumes
  - These unleash the power of nature because germination is activation and activation activates your health

- 7. Use Medicinal Mushrooms to support the immune system
  - Reishi, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Maitake, Coriolus versicolor are all mushrooms having anti-cancer, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and liver protective activities. They have also been found to alleviate chemotherapy side effects such as nausea and kidney damage and protect cellular DNA by raising antioxidant capacity.
  - They all give excellent support to the immune system and aid in cleansing, detoxifying and modulating the immune system.

- 8. Load up on healthy fats
  - Avocado, olives and olive oil, coconut butter, butter, tallow, organic raw nuts and seeds, turkey bacon, grass-fed fatty meats, wild-caught fatty fish and fish oils, pastured chicken eggs, raw cheese, organic peanuts, very dark chocolate
  - Eating this way starves the cancer cells, improves neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS and is excellent help in all autoimmune conditions
  - Black Cumin seeds (crushed whole seeds) and others from Seeds of Eden may be especially beneficial to the cancer patient.

- 9. Be cautious of the common allergens
  - Dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish

- 10. Some supporting supplements to use
  - Vitamin D – get it from the sun when available otherwise most need at least 5000 I U/day
  - Probiotics and green tea – protect and heal the gut – always
  - Spirulina, chlorella and other greens taken daily are vital to our good health
  - Beta Glucan has been found to increase the number of macrophages – those white cells that fight infections and ravage cancer cells

- 11. Get to know and use Essential Oils
  - Frankincense and Myrrh – traditional used to fight cancer and other degenerative diseases – try drops on the skin with a carrier oil or apply 2 drops to the roof of the mouth
  - Lemon – d-limonene – bitter so will decrease dampness, release bile and drains the lymph tissues
  - Thyme/Oregano – these both contain thymol which acts a parasite cleanse. Must be used with caution when taken internally
  - Ginger has often been used to treat stomach problems, nausea, heart strokes, indigestion, inflammation, respiratory problems, and menstrual disorders
  - Lavender – naturally decreases cortisol. Use topically or add to bath water with Epsom salts. It helps to eliminate nervous tension, relieve pain, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems

- 12. Promote cleansing and detoxification
  - Milk thistle and Bupleurum very helpful in facilitating liver detoxification
  - Use vegetable juicing, herbal teas and bone broth
  - DesBio Comprehensive Detox and Cyto detox are particularly effective strategies to facilitate the removal of toxins and heavy metals

- 13. Consider Natural treatments
  - Lymph massage, essential oils, barefoot walking in the sun, rebounder for lymph drainage (10 min. twice daily), adequate sleep/rest, deep breathing/ yoga, meditation and prayer

- 14. Avoid all vaccinations
  - They may include aluminum, mercury, artificial colors, acetone, formaldehyde, blood from a cow fetus, antibiotics, known and unknown viruses, polysorbate 80, soy and yeast proteins, chicken egg proteins, dog and monkey kidney cell protein, sugar, milk sugar, mouse serum protein, human blood proteins, mouse brain tissue, aborted human fetal cells

- 15. Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals –
  - 2,000 new chemicals /year – BPA/PCB, formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, aflatoxins, parabens, fire retardants, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning agents, plastics, cosmetics…
  - These are found in common every-day use and exposure – shampoos, antiperspirants, bottled water, cash register receipts, hot coffee in Styrofoam, microwaving of plastics and plastic wraps

16. Spiritual Restoration – Emotions interwoven with disease and have links to specific organs
- Fear – kidney/bladder/ adrenal and breast – consider & meditate- Psalm 27:1-3; Joshua 1:9; Deut. 31:8
- Worry – stomach, spleen and pancreas – consider & meditate -Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 11:28-30
- Grief /Depression – colon and lungs – consider and meditate- Psalm 40:1-3; II Corinthians 1:3-4; Romans 8:38-39
- Anxiety/Nervousness – heart, brain and small intestine – consider and meditate – Luke 12:24-34; I Peter 5:7; Hebrews 13:5-6; 23rd psalm
- Anger/Frustration – Liver and Gall bladder – Consider and meditate – James 1:1-5, 19; Proverbs 15:1; James 4: 1-2; Proverbs 3:5-6

Cannabis and Cannabidiol Oil (CBD Oil)

Most everyone is familiar with Marijuana, as it has been in the news for decades, but most recently for the number of states that are allowing its use for medicinal purposes or even recreational use. But really, there is nothing new about Cannabis. It’s been around humankind, well almost forever. But while we are familiar with the Cannabis plant as marijuana, we should also know that its lesser known sister, hemp, is also a cannabis plant.

Hemp and marijuana are just different varieties of Cannabis sativa. There are just some differences in their genetics, the way they are cultivated, the types of cannabidiols found in each and their legal status. Currently there are 25 states where it is legal for patients to use “marijuana” for medical purposes. Pending federal legislation may open up opportunities for federally-funded medical research, including human clinical trials. This will further prove cannabis’ track-record when it comes to healing a number of disease conditions − including cancer.

Cannabidiol is the second most prevalent of cannabis’s active ingredients and may produce most of its effects at moderate and mid-range doses. Cannabidiol becomes THC as the plant matures and the THC over time breaks down into cannabinol (CBN).

In Siberia, charred seeds have been found inside burial mounds dating back to 3000 BC. The Chinese were using cannabis as medicine thousands of years ago. And our first president, George Washington, grew hemp at his home on Mount Vernon. Indeed for most of this country’s history, cannabis was legal, commonly available in tinctures and extracts. In fact, in the 1930s the American pharmaceutical firms, Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly, were selling extracts of cannabis.

But when the news publisher, William Randolph Hurst began to publish some sensational stories about marijuana during that same decade, the dye was cast against its continued use. But Hurst was not concerned about people’s health in the least. You see hemp had extensive use then, and still does today, in the textile, paper and other fiber product industries. But Hurst had extensive financial interests in the lumber and paper industries and was clearly interested in eliminating any competition. And so in 1942 Cannabis was removed from the U.S. pharmacopeia.

But during the intervening years extensive research on cannabis was being conducted in Israel. And so in 1990 further scientific research had confirmed the presence of cannabinoid receptors in our cells – in all major organs, nerves and intestine. And by 1992 it was further confirmed that the body has its own endocannabinoid system whereby we produce our own cannabinoids. And since then it has been discovered that this system regulates a variety of biological processes, including pain, sleep, mood, appetite and inflammation. In fact it is now understood to be the master controller for all body systems, regulating and fine-tuning each one to maintain homeostasis and health.

So let’s be clear. We were created by God with a built-in system to have an overall regulating effect on multiple body systems. This system is the Endocannabinoid System. But we make cannabinoids ourselves to support this system and when we don’t make enough to properly regulate everything, we suffer from various ill effects including, pain, anxiety, depression and a variety of other ills described above. By adding CBD oils to this system, we support our body in the same way we use nutrients and other herbs to support our health.

Now understand that Cannabis associated with marijuana contains the two primary cannabinoids, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol – about 40% of the plant’s extract). THC has the psychoactive properties associated with “getting high” but also very helpful in modulating the pain of cancer and other diseases. But hemp, legally produced today in the US, contains primarily CBD and has virtually zero psychoactive properties. It particularly functions to modulate our neurochemistry, our immune system and multiple organs and systems. In other words CBD is far more extensive and profound in its effects than THC. In fact CBD has been found to:

Act as an anti-bacterial decrease seizure activity
Inhibit cancer cell growth decrease risk of artery blockage
Act to protect brain neurons decrease nausea and vomiting
Decrease blood sugar suppress muscle spasms
Promote bone growth decrease inflammation
Relieve pain and anxiety increase insulin sensitivity
Improves mitochondrial function

Its effects in the body, as you can see, are deep and wide. Even the suckling reflex of a baby to receive milk from its mother stimulates part of the endocannabinoid system. And if you would suspect that chocolate, in some way might have some special effect on this system, you would be correct. But there is no drug that can treat this amazing body system.

Most people use CBD to reduce pain and anxiety, improve their mood, depression and sleep. With sleep it seems to decrease excessive REM sleep (dream stage) and increase stage 4 (deep) sleep. Thus, there is an improvement in the depth and duration of sleep. The gut is calmed, nutrient absorption is improved and many report improvement with brain fog. Some of these effects are perhaps due to its ability to assist in the correction, mobilization and elimination of toxins that affect our organs and systems. While it does not detoxify itself, it greatly assists the body’s detoxification activity – even accomplishing this on a system level as well as at the cellular level.

The detoxification effect is greatly enhanced by its effect on the gut where it is thought that it improves the tight junctions (helping to eliminate a leaky gut) and by modulating the gut contractions, it improves constipation and slows down diarrhea.

The activity of CBD on the immune system is equally remarkable. It has a modulating effect on the immune cells and actually has been found to decrease inflammatory cytokines and increase the anti-inflammatory substances. In this respect it tempers autoimmune activity and promotes apoptosis (cell suicide) in the cancer cell. But with cancer, their appears to be a synergistic effect when using CBD with THC as a few states are allowing.

Microbiologist Dr. Christine Sanchez of Compultense University in Madrid, Spain has been studying cannabinoids and cancer since the early 2000s. She was the first to discover the antitumor effects of cannabinoids. In a video interview for the web-based cable channel Cannabis Planet, Dr. Sanchez and other researchers have confirmed that the most potent effects against tumor growth occur when THC and CBD are combined. Cannabidiol, or CBD, has the ability to interfere with cellular communication in tumors as well as in its ability to instigate apoptosis, or cell suicide and affect genes involved in metastasis. THC has also been shown to reduce tumor growth in similar ways.

Studies have also been conducted on the combined effect of CBD and THC on lung, prostate, colon, pancreatic, liver, bladder, cervical, blood-based, brain, and other forms of cancer. These studies lend increasing evidence to the fact that cannabinoids are not only antioxidant phytonutrients but powerful “herbal chemo” agents.

Says Dr. Sanchez: “One of the advantages of cannabinoid-based medicines would be that they target specifically tumor cells. They don’t have any toxic effect on normal non-tumoral cells. This is an advantage with respect to standard chemotherapy that targets basically everything.”

But it even has an improving effect on some things you might not even expect, like gastric reflux. Here it decreases the number of reflux events apparently by increasing the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle.

Indeed, studies have shown it has beneficial activity in many diseases including, epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Disease and most all the neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS. By its effect to dampen neurotoxicity, it has a powerful effect on brain function. In fact the research on the effects of CBD on the brain and body and disease is very extensive. According to Philip Blair, MD, who has used and extensively studied Cannabis and CBD, there are over 7,000 studies and 30,000 published articles on these compounds. Some of these have revealed its adaptogenic effect on the cortisol release keeping it from going either too high or too low.

And yes, the pharmaceutical industry would love to create a synthetic version of CBD and you would be foolish to think that they are not seriously attempting to do so. But while they will never be able to improve what the good Lord has provided us in nature, they would love to remove the natural and replace it with a much more expensive and far lower quality synthetic version.

In normal usage, experienced practitioners suggest 12 to 15 mg two to three times daily. Some individuals find a lower level works very well but a number of others find a need to increase dosage. If a normal dosage does not seem to have any effect you probably need to work with an experienced practitioner. They may have you double your dosage in a couple of days as CBD appears to be helpful in at least 75% of those who use the correct dosage.

My preference is to use CBD in a liposomal form. In this form the CBD oil is wrapped in a liposome made up of phosphatidylcholine, the very component that make up the walls of our cells. Thus, in this way, the liposome easily enters our cells and delivers its CBD payload inside. The liposomal form may be 3 to 5 times better absorbed then the standard forms of CBD oil.

But consider that when choosing a liposomal form, the size of the liposomes, are very important. Most liposomes are way too large in the range of 300 to 5,000 nanometers (NM). Liposomes in the range of 20 to 300 NM will be absorbed to a far greater extent. The reason is because the longer the particle the faster they are cleared before being used in the body. And when the liposome is much smaller size, the liquid will also be clear. Generally liposomal supplements greater than 200 NM are milky while those less than 100NM are clear. Most of the liposomes from Quicksilver Scientific, the one I have for patients, are from 50 to 100 NM.

The effects of CBD on the body can begin in 10 minutes to 1 hour and will last 2 to 4 hours but sometimes up to 6 hours. In addition, you should know that it is not a bad idea to pulse your use of CBD. You do this by using it for 5 to 6 days followed by a day or two of nonuse. This helps to maintain the efficacy of the oil without the need to increase the amount needed for resolutions of symptoms

CBD oil is legal in all 50 states and its cultivation and growth is regulated by the FDA. But know your source! Unfortunately, charlatans selling bogus products definitely exist. You should not have to pay exorbitant amounts of money for any cannabis product that you buy from regulated pharmacies, practitioners or online. Also, make quality a priority for you. Be sure that your product comes from an organic source and that you know that the plant has not been grown or processed using pesticides.

The 5 Biotypes of Depression

Mainstream medicine looks at clinical depression as a single entity rather than a collection of different disorders that must be treated differently. They are essentially all treated with SSRI medications, drugs that are targeted toward the primary neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine. The result of this approach, as we will see below, is that some will benefit, some will not and some will get worse. A much better outcome would result if depressed and anxious patients would be given specific laboratory tests to determine their particular depressive biotype.

The biotypes by Dr. Walsh were developed with a database of 2,800 patients and over 300,000 chemical analyses of their blood and urine. This huge database found that the depressed population had blood and urine chemistries that were significantly different from the general population which lead to the development of the 5 biotypes.

5 Types of Depression, how they are determined and how to improve

1. Undermethylated Depression (38 -40% of depressed individuals)

a. Symptoms and traits of undermethylated depression

—Adverse reaction to folic acid	High inner tension but calm demeanor
—Obsessive-compulsive tendencies	History of perfectionism
—Self-motivated	Seasonal inhalant allergies
—Good response to antihistamines	High libido
—Low tolerance to pain	High fluidity (tears, saliva etc.)
—Very strong-willed	Competitiveness in sports
—High suicidal tendency	addictiveness
—Sparse chest/leg/arm hair	busy mind w/ negative self-talk
—Denial of depression	frequent headaches
—Family history of high accomplishment	noncompliance with therapies
—Rumination thoughts about past events	oppositional defiance as child

b. Undermethylated depressed patients are low in serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine
c. These individuals are often deficient in calcium, vitamin D and magnesium
d. Many also have a pyrrole disorder as well (this is biotype #4 below)
e. These individuals will not do well with folate, choline, copper, DMAE and pantothenic acid (B5)but will do well on supplements that improve methylation and supplements that enhance the neurotransmitters Tryptophan and dopamine
f. Individuals in this category come with two traits that tend to negate successful outcomes – denial of depression and non-compliance with any medical treatment
g. With tests for confirmation:

Whole blood Histamine level (will likely be elevated – above 70ng/ml)
A depressed SAMe/SAH ratio

2. Folate Deficiency Depression (about 20% of depressed individuals) these are overmethylated

a. Symptoms and Traits of Low Folate Depression

—Improvement after folate therapy	High anxiety and panic tendency
—Adverse reactions to SSRIs	hirsutism (males only)
—Food and chemical sensitivities	low libido
—Dry eyes and mouth	sleep disorder
—High artistic abilities and interest	underachievement in school
—Nervous legs, pacing	high pain threshold
—Noncompetitive in sports/games	adverse reaction to SAMe, methionine
—Hyperactivity	copper intolerance
—Upper body/head/neck pain	Learning disabilities
—Estrogen intolerance
—Hallucinations – paranoid

The presence of 40% of the above symptoms is consistent with a folate biotype depression

b. These individuals report intolerance to SSRIs, antidepressants and antihistamines
c. Academic underachievement and incidence of ADHD is about 3 times higher than those in the undermethylated biotype
d. Individuals of this biotype should not use supplements of tryptophan, 5HTP, phenylalanine, tyrosine, copper and inositol – it will likely make them worse. They generally have high levels of serotonin and dopamine.
e. Very likely that most of the school/movie theater shooters are in this group
f. If B12 is used it should be Hydroxyl or adenosyl B12 but not Methyl B12 (methylcobalamine)
g. With testing for confirmation:
Whole blood histamine (will generally be low – below 40ng/ml)
Serum folate (will also be low)
Methylation profile (an elevated SAMe/SAH ratio)

3. Copper Overload (hypercupremic) Depression (about 17% of depressed individuals)

- - a. Symptoms and Traits of Copper Overload Depression

—Severe anxiety, even panic	Sleep disorder
—Hormone imbalances	Hyperactivity in childhood
—Skin sensitivity to metals/rough fabrics	ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
—Intolerance to estrogen/shellfish/chocolate	inability to tan
—Severe worsening of depression after hormone therapy
—Intolerant of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy

- - b. 96% of individuals with this biotype are women with the first episode of depression occurring during a hormonal event – puberty, childbirth, menopause, etc.
  - c. Individuals with this biotype have elevated norepinephrine but a depressed dopamine. Norepinephrine elevations have been associated with anxiety, panic and sleep problems
  - d. Elevated serum copper is commonly found in women with a history of postpartum depression. They seem to have a genetic or acquired inability to eliminate excess copper after a pregnancy
  - e. Plasma zinc levels are generally low in individuals with this biotype
  - f. Tests for confirmation generally show an elevated serum copper level, depressed plasma zin
  - 4. Pyroluric Depression (about 15% of depressed individuals)
  - a. Symptoms and Traits of Pyroluric Depression

—Severe mood swings	Inability to cope with stress
—Rages	Absence of dream recall
—Inability to tan – sunlight sensitivity	Morning nausea
—Sensitivity to bright lights & loud noises	Slender wrists, ankles & neck
—Great midsection fat and upper thighs	Delayed puberty
—Disturbed menstrual periods/amenorrhea	Social anxiety –stiff personality
—Bipolar individuals	Lots of fears
—Obsessions with disasters	Internal tension – tense feeling
—Poor short-term memory	Pale complexion
—Antisocial personality disorder (sociopath) but no criminal tendencies

- - b. Most pyrolurics experience about 50% of the above symptoms and traits
  - c. Pyroluria is a genetically determined chemical imbalance involving an abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis resulting in a severe deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6
  - d. Onset of depression in this group is often triggered by a severe emotional or physical trauma. Stress of all types increases the levels of pyrroles in the individual
  - e. This biotype tends to respond more quickly to nutrient therapy than other biotypes
  - f. Individuals of this biotypes cannot tolerate nutrients (or food) until lunchtime
  - g. These individuals are low in serotonin, Dopamine and GABA

5. Toxic Overload Depression (about 5% of depressed individuals)

- - a. Symptoms and Traits of Toxic Overload Depression

—Abdominal pain and cramping	Increased irritability, even anger
—Headaches and muscle weakness	Low energy
—Failure to respond to counseling or pharmaceutical drugs
—Depression that arises suddenly during a period of relative calm and wellness

- - b. This biotype is generally looked for when the other biotypes have been ruled out and there is no casein/gluten sensitivity or thyroid imbalance.
  - c. A provocation test for heavy metals will almost always reveal elevated levels on nearly everyone. But in this group the toxic metals are also causing depression
  - d. The most common metal toxins are mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic
  - e. Other toxins can also cause depression including mold/fungal toxins, chemical toxins, toxic effects of viruses and bacteria and food toxins or food intolerances

Tests to Evaluate the 5 Biotypes

- - - 1. Methylation Profile (plasma)
    - 3. Metabolic panel (Kryptopyrrole, serum copper, zinc plasma & Whole blood Histamine
    - 4. EDTA/DMSA provocation of heavy metals (if all the above are negative)

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Please take note: you cannot determine methylation status, copper excess or zinc deficiency or some of the other biochemical abnormalities without proper testing. Self diagnosis and supplementation without proper testing is never recommended . Too many people will get their biotype completely wrong, and will likely make things far worse for themselves.

Nutritional and Lifestyle Support for those with Cancer

General Guidelines and Dietary Recommendations

No fried foods, sugar, junk foods.
Regarding fats: Less Omega 6 fats (soy, corn, safflower oils etc.) but increase Omega 3 fats: use 1TBS Cod Liver oil/day (fermented Cod liver oil is my preference) or 3-4 caps of Krill oil. These will also be found to a lesser extent in grass-fed meats and butter from grass-fed cows
No non-stick cookware and avoid microwave cooking, frying or charbroiling your food. Boiling or steaming is much preferred.
Low Carbohydrate/low glycemic foods – less grains and keep insulin levels low. Cancer cells need plenty of insulin to bring glucose (sugar) to itself. Sugar is cancer fuel.
Avoid “whites” – white flour, white rice, white sugar (and even brown or raw sugar)
Use only butter or coconut oil when cooking – Olive oil on salads is perfectly fine.
Lots of raw foods – get a juicer and juice vegetables – especially brightly or deeply colored vegetables. Alternatively use green, red, purple and orange food powders from health-food stores. Otherwise lightly steamed vegetables may be much easier to digest
Eat fermented foods like Bubbies sauerkraut, Kimchi or other fermented vegetables
Add some detoxifying foods – garlic, green tea, whey, celery, turmeric, cilantro
Use only meats from animals that are fully grass-fed and not given hormones or antibiotics and free from pesticides or herbicide contamination
Eat fresh organic vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, etc) which have been identified as having strong anti-cancer properties.
Eat organic eggs only. Enjoy them hard-boiled, be careful when fried; do use the wrong oils
Get antioxidants and other powerful healing nutrients from colorful foods, red and blue berries, cherries, beans, artichokes and deep green colored foods.
If you use dairy foods try to obtain and use raw milk and dairy products such as yoghurt, cheese, butter (all very healthy foods) from grass-fed cows or goats. Always avoid typical store-bought products from animals confined, grain-fed, and produced with antibiotics and rGBH growth hormone from Monsanto
Avoid soy products (unless fermented) due to their anti-thyroid effects, difficulty in digestion and genetic modification (GMO)
Consider the need to completely avoid gluten to which many individuals are genetically intolerant or allergic. It can be very inflammatory
Decrease your inflammatory foods – see Anti-inflammatory diet program on separate handout
Be sure you have regular bowel movements – at least one or two daily
Take time to exercise but do not get overtired and get regular and adequate sleep – 7 to 8 hours in a completely dark room. No TV in the bedroom or alarm clock light

Therapeutics Aids and Support

Vitamin D – Sunlight and /or Vitamin D, up to 4-5,000 IUs per day – Check your Vitamin D level. It should be 65 – 100 ng/ml. Check 2-3 times a year to ensure you are in that range. The higher your Vit. D level the lower your risk
With increased use of Vit. D you need to take Vitamin K2 (1000mc)daily or even better MK7 (a very active form of K2) 160mcg/day
Boost Selenium levels – as a supplement or with Brazil nuts
Increase cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts etc) or take DIM as a supplement
Vitamin B6 – studies suggest it decreases risk of colon cancer 50% – You might consider a good B complex (natural sourced food-based is best)
Use N-Acetyl Cysteine and Milk thistle if on chemotherapy. It is helpful liver support with or without chemotherapy
Medicinal mushrooms – Maitake, Shiitake, Ganoderma Lucidum, Coriolus versicolor , Reishi, etc – are very supportive of the immune function along with a product called ImmPower.
CoEnzyme Q10 – use 200 mg twice daily or ubquinol form of CoQ10, 100 mg twice daily
Check pH of urine regularly – your body is supported best with an alkaline environment. Cancer thrives in an acid environment. The first morning urine should be 6.4 – 7.0. If below 6.4 use Coral minerals powder ¾ tsp twice daily in a small amount of juice or tea.
Tocotrienols are anti-angiogenic in nature – use 2-3 caps at bedtime
Turmeric is a marvelous spice with many anti-cancerous properties. Use the newer type of turmeric with enhanced absorption – i.e. CuraPro Turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatory, health promoting foods on the planet
Liposomal Vitamin C – high dose vitamin C in an intravenous form has been used successfully by a number of alternative cancer doctors. You can mimic the I.V. approach by using the liposomal form of vitamin C. (4 to 12 grams in divided doses/day). Nearly 100% of it will get into the cell. Much of the other forms of vitamin C in high quantities are excreted in in very loose stools. Adding Liposomal Glutathione is an excellent addition along with liposomal vitamin C
Proteolytic enzymes are also used by a number of doctors treating cancer alternatively. They are always used on an empty stomach and can be taken at a dose of 5-6 tablets, 5-6 times daily. But some practitioners use substantially higher amounts. It appears the enzymes work by digesting cancer cells and decreasing inflammation
Artimisinin 200 mg. Once /day increasing to 300 mg. Twice daily

Cytokine support – Cytokines are involved in every disease either by promoting the disease or by inhibiting it. Some cytokines are very pro-inflammatory and others are very anti-inflammatory. Cytokine therapy used in the support of the cancer fight are designed to enable your body to decrease inflammation, suppress the growth and anchoring of the tumor, inhibit the development of blood vessels that feed the tumor, suppress tumor activity and enhance apoptosis or the self-destruction of the cancer cell. The primary cytokines to consider are:

1. Rerio – 20 drops twice daily for 1-2 months, then 3X weekly for 2-4 months

These are from the GUNA Company but you will need
to find a practitioner that uses them in his/her practice

Anti-IL1 – 20 drops twice daily for 1 month, then 3X weekly for 1-2 months
Interferon Alpha (IFN α)
Interleukin 4 (IL-4)
Interleukin 12 (IL-12)
Optional – Use Basic – 1 packet for 5-10 days in a row then 3X weekly for 1 month. Break for 10 days and repeat. This is designed to alkalize the body (cancer is an acid lover).

If you don’t use fermented vegetables, be sure to use a good quality probiotic to your program

Other Options that may be Helpful – check Internet sources

Graviola – 2-4 grams/day

Detoxification
You may need supportive detoxification of liver, kidney, lymph, large intestine – especially if using chemotherapeutic drugs. A great detoxification support protocol: CysReplete, 2 capsules 3 times daily, NeuroReplete, 2caps twice daily. This will provide lots of Cysteine needed for the sulfur amino acids –SAMe and glutathione. A deficiency of the sulfur amino acids and methylation is the primary reason for many chronic diseases.

Test Suggestions for Further Evaluation

Chiren evaluation and treatment – To my thinking this may be the most important thing to assist in the body’s healing process. By relieving the body of all the burdens it already has, much more energy is available to assist the body in its fight against the cancer. This should be done if possible prior to standard interventions and for sure after these interventions.
Iodine – check for inadequate levels especially with breast cancer – most people are deficient and you may need to supplement
Toxic/Heavy metal analysis – mercury and other toxic metals are found in substantially higher amounts in individuals with cancer than in individuals without cancer.
Determine your Vitamin D level
Thermography evaluation

To Avoid

Anything with parabens
“Plastic” materials with BPA – including cash register receipts, contact lens, dental floss
Fragrances are mostly xenoestrogens and mimic estrogens in the body along with many chemicals
Pesticides – buy organic
X-Rays, but especially mammograms and Cat Scans involve exposure to very high levels of radiation. Have these procedures only when absolutely necessary
Don’t carry cell phones in your bra

Prescription Medicines

Statins doubled the risk of breast cancer in one study
Calcium channel blockers are associated with increased risk
Antibiotic usage has a linear correlation with increased risk
Oral contraceptives and post-menopausal synthetic hormones are not at all recommended

Spiritual and Emotional Factors

An unforgiving spirit has a terrible effect on the body and brain but forgiveness is a powerful healer. Do not withhold forgiveness for anyone including yourself
Reduce your stress, meditate, pray, read scripture and trust God with any outcome
Believe in yourself, believe in healing and believe in restoration
Live in peace, surround yourself with joy, laughter and a positive attitude, regardless

POUNDS & INCHES A NEW APPROACH TO OBESITY By: A.T.W. Simeons, M.D. Salvator Mundi International Hospital Load PDF file

My undergraduate education in the acquisition of my Bachelor of Arts degree was earned at Pacific Union College in northern California. I did take one year of those four, studying abroad at Newbold College near London, England. Following graduation I was drafted into the United States Army where I served for two years at the United States Infectious Disease Center at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Most of the time there I spent in the clinical laboratory processing all types of laboratory specimens – human and animal. In 1973 I began my graduate degree work at Loma Linda University; and in 1976 I graduated with a Masters degree in Nutrition and a Doctorate degree in Preventive Care. Upon graduation I was appointed Director of the Department of Preventive Care, at Hinsdale Family Medicine Center, Hinsdale, ILL. This position included a faculty appointment, teaching family practice residents preventive care, naturopathic principles, health education, clinical nutrition and also seeing their patients. In addition I was also a Senior Health Educator of the Health Education Department for Hinsdale Hospital. In this capacity I would conduct as well as assist other educators in education classes, teaching classes for the community college and nurses in their training curriculum. I was in Hinsdale, Illinois for two years before coming to beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1978. For two years I worked with two physicians and other health professionals prior to opening my Naturopathic Health Center to practice Naturopathy, Clinical Nutrition, and Preventive Care. POUNDS & INCHES A NEW APPROACH TO OBESITY By: A.T.W. Simeons, M.D. Salvator Mundi International Hospital Load PDF file In 1997 it was my privilege to pursue additional education at a new university in Washington, DC, Capital University of Integrative Medicine. I applied myself to those studies and in 1999 I graduated (as valedictorian of my class) with a Doctor of Integrative Medicine (Naturopathy) degree. After graduation I was asked to chair the Natural Medicine Department and did so for the next 7 years until the close of the university. I have been married to the same wonderful and beautiful girl for 45 years and we are still in love and still happy. We had two great children who are both happily married and have now filled our lives with four of the best grandchildren in the world. Could anything be better? With the academic and personal information outlined above, I list for your perspective, my awards, additional training, memberships and other pertinent information for you to review. Awards and Memberships

1976 President’s Award, Loma Linda University – “For superior scholastic attainment and active participation in the student community within the framework of Christian commitment”
2002 Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist (ANMCAB)
2002 Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner (Am. Alt. Med. Assn)
Member: Delta Omega Society
Member: American Naturopathic Medical Association
Member: American Alternative Medical Association

Professional Post-graduate Study

Naturopathic/homeopathic/Clinical Nutrition – 696 hours
Darkfield/Phase contrast Microscopy training – 366 hours
Preventive Care – Patient Education and Management – 302 hours
Health Education – 241 hours

Certification * License * Registrations

Certified Graphoanalyst, International Graphoanalysis Society
Licensed Nutritionist, State of Florida
Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, Am. Naturopathic Certification Board

Academic Appointments

Since 2006, Professor Emeritus, Capital University of Integrative Medicine

Areas of Special Interest

PMS
Headaches
Hormone dysfunction
Depression, anxiety, OCD
ADD/ADHD
Obesity/ Weight control
Food & environmental allergies/ sensitivities
Gastrointestinal dysfunction, IBS, colitis, reflux, etc.
Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia

Greatest Joys

One of those is always seeing patients improve their health

Overstressed – Undersexed

Not long ago a husband brought his wife into my office and made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. He said, “If you can ‘cure’ my wife’s PMS from Hell, I’ll recommend you for sainthood.”

Well as luck would have it, she no longer has her PMS but I’m still without sainthood.

But the incident reminded me again, of the relationship that our sex hormones have to our adrenal/stress hormones. They are in fact intimately related.

Stress is that 800 pound gorilla in the room that produces a flight-fight response in our bodies. This response is a series of chemical events designed to ensure our survival in case of an attack by a Woolly Mammoth. But unfortunately our stress events are not incidental; they are chronic. And the Woolly Mammoths of today are IRS agents, marriage problems, job pressures, problem children, scary movies, and the list goes on and on but also includes low blood sugar, chronic pain and chronic infection.

The adrenal gland bares the brunt of our 24/7 stress events and the excessive and prolonged output of these stress hormones, like cortisol and DHEA. The end result is some really serious health conditions.

It has some role in nearly all injuries, illness and death. The stress response in a critical situation could make the difference between living or dying, but our bodies were not designed to live under the assault of long-term stress.

Under chronic stress the adrenal gland enlarges and cortisol increases. Excessive cortisol output can cause insulin resistance, encourage diabetes, metabolic syndrome (leading to several degenerative diseases) and weight gain¹.

But that is just the beginning. As cortisol demand increases in response to stress, our body’s immune response is down-regulated, its growth and repair functions falter and inflammation, that monster behind all chronic degenerative diseases, is turned on.

Now here is where the “undersexed” part comes in. As stress continues the ability of the adrenals to cope diminishes. And so to make more stress hormones (think cortisol) the body will begin to surreptitiously use the sex hormones, progesterone and testosterone, to make more stress hormones²(And I have seen this in my patients way too many times to count.) And of course they both eventually get depleted with the result that we become overstressed and undersexed.

Now here’s the thing, the body has it right, using sex hormones to make stress hormones. In an emergency it can save your life. Why protect reproduction of the species for tomorrow if the species dies today.

Survival has a distinctly higher priority than reproduction. But doing this chronically, day in and day out, is like using your tiny spare donut tire on your car all the time. It was not designed to be used that way – it is for emergencies only.

The effect of this is substantially lower levels of progesterone and testosterone and thus, in either case, estrogen dominance.

In females this can encourage PMS, depression and anxiety. Chronic estrogen dominance is a culprit behind menstrual irregularities, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and is a participant in and encourager of excessive growth in the breast with breast cancer³ and in the prostate with prostate enlargement and prostate cancer in males. And as you can see this is not just a female problem, it affects males as well.

Low testosterone is a factor in middle-age depression⁴, heart disease, the stark increase in the not-so-cute-looking “man boobs”, and has obviously provided a big boon to the pharmaceutical sales of Viagra®, Cilais® and the like. As testosterone falls, erectile dysfunction is much more common.

If you suspect that overstressed and undersexed could be behind your health issues, get a salivary hormone test by a holistically oriented practitioner. I describe this test on my website. It is a great way to determine your levels of sex and adrenal hormones. You can find info on it here.

Make sure the adrenal test evaluates your hormones at least 6 times over a 24 hour period, including a 4 AM level. Estrogen dominance is a very common finding, and in males I routinely find low or low normal levels of testosterone. References 1. Nutrition Science News, April 2001, Vol. 6, No.4, p. 134 2. Borkin, M., Alternative Medicine, September 2000, p 67 3. Lee, J. Hanley, J., What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, Warner Books, 2004 4. Archives of Psychiatry, Vol. 6, No. 3, March 2008

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