ApothecaMD Integrative Medicine Podcast: Recent Episodes
Patrick Blanchard, MD
A spicy blend of medical and food science to improve and sustain your personal health and for those you love. Food is medicine, and medicine is science. Tune in and listen to medical and nutritional experts discuss breaking medical and food science of spices, nutraceuticals and some amazingly healthy recipes. We discuss these topics within a framework of Integrative medicine. Integrative medicine brings conventional and complementary medicine together in a coordinated way. Integrative medicine also emphasizes multimodal interventions which are two or more interventions such as conventional medicine, lifestyle changes, physical rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and complementary health. Integrative medicine emphasizes whole person rather than one organ system. Call in to our toll-free number to leave a recipe or question for experts to discuss opinions and perspectives. The number is 888-417-1481 if dialing from the USA, and +1 888-417-1481 for international calls.
Introducing Ms Erin, an amazing plant person and integral part of ApothecaMD along with her husband David (AKA David the Plant Guy). We discuss that time in life where lots of uncertainty and suffering may occur, and Marley's palliative journey with his advocate Erin.
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Welcome David, an amazing plant person who started learning about plants and natural medicine as a child growing up with his family. Today's podcast is an introduction to David and his perspectives on edible flowers.
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Welcome to ApothecaMD.com and nutriment news, a brief update on breaking science about functional foods, herbs, spices and botanical medicine. Just the headlines and no opinions keeping you well informed on the latest information in a timely manner. For a deeper dive into the facts browse the thousands of curated articles on ApothecaMD.com or tune into full featured podcasts that discuss topics in depth.
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Reading through an important act of congress with a goal to better understand rights of American citizens (including those practicing natural medicine) protected by the DSHEA Act. How might our constitutional rights remain sound while navigating the legal definition of medical practice?
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Bronchiectasis is characterized by neutrophilic inflammation and frequent exacerbations often associated with infections. Lipid mediators play critical roles in the inflammatory response, and the balance between anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory mediators could drive to chronic inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the metabolites of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in sputum of adults with bronchiectasis defining their associations with clinical data, bacterial load and neutrophil elastase.
Thank you for listening today. For more information about today's podcast and much more, visit us at ApothecaMD.com or drop by h396.com for medicine to tickle your taste buds. Try a Hot Smoothie (tm) or some YummEgoo (tm) for optimum health.
Welcome to ApothecaMD.com and nutriment news, a brief update on breaking science about functional foods, herbs, spices and botanical medicine. Just the headlines and no opinions keeping you well informed on the latest information in a timely manner. For a deeper dive into the facts browse the thousands of curated articles on ApothecaMD.com or tune into full featured podcasts that discuss topics in depth.
Today we take a field trip to the kitchen in search of a practical application to improve the Gut Brain Axis and take in nutrient dense food. Farm fresh eggs (raw), grape seed oil, turmeric, ginger, rosemary and the Mother from raw apple cider vinegar. Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and try today's recipe? If so your brain and gut will have nutriment for optimum health.
Does the Gut Microbiome drive our Limbic System and affect the Hypothalamus? Our brains have two forms of communication between cells: electrical and hormonal. What role do microbes in our intestine have for brain health?
Welcome to ApothecaMD.com and nutriment news, a brief update on breaking science about functional foods, herbs, spices and botanical medicine. Just the headlines and no opinions keeping you well informed on the latest information in a timely manner. For a deeper dive into the facts browse the thousands of curated articles on ApothecaMD.com or tune into full featured podcasts that discuss topics in depth.
Welcome to ApothecaMD.com and nutriment news, a brief update on breaking science about functional foods, herbs, spices and botanical medicine. Just the headlines and no opinions keeping you well informed on the latest information in a timely manner. For a deeper dive into the facts browse the thousands of curated articles on ApothecaMD.com or tune into full featured podcasts that discuss topics in depth.
Soyfoods do not contain human estrogen. Soybean isoflavones are not the
same as human estrogen.
Welcome to ApothecaMD.com and nutriment news, a brief update on breaking science about functional foods, herbs, spices and botanical medicine. Just the headlines and no opinions keeping you well informed on the latest information in a timely manner. For a deeper dive into the facts browse the thousands of curated articles on ApothecaMD.com or tune into full featured podcasts that discuss topics in depth.
Lots of empirical and anecdotal evidence utilizing organ meat for optimum health. The kidney produces erythropoietin which is an important hormone stimulating bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Does it make sense to include kidney organ meat to promote optimum blood health? Erythopoietin is absorbed orally and is abundant in kidney organ meat. The amount of scientific evidence available about kidney organ meat is scarce whereas recombinant Erythropoietin sources from pharmaceutical companies are abundant. Making sense of scant science on Kidney organ meat and optimum blood health is the primary goal of today's podcast. I also discuss an unfortunate development of FDA regulation on organ meat and defining a natural product as a 'biologic' drug and thereby falling under the regulation of a political body rife with lobbyists and global pharmaceutical companies having a vested interest in shareholders and not consumers.
Part 3 of a series about Anemia of Chronic Disease. What is a plausible cause of normochromic normocytic anemia and what might be a path forward to address the pervasive condition with nutriment?
An Acceptability Trial of Desiccated Beef Liver and Meat Powder as Potential Fortifiers of Complementary Diets of Young Children in Indonesia
J Food Sci. 2017 Sep;82(9):2206-2212. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13807. Epub 2017 Jul 26. ABSTRACT The addition of desiccated beef liver to infant…
Part 2 of a 3ish part series on medical nutriment for anemia. Today Wheatgrass is considered as a adjuvant food for optimum blood health. There are many forms of anemia and today I discuss a article evaluating red blood cell membrane longevity and the effect of Wheatgrass. Anemia of Chronic Disease is a pervasive form of anemia with normal iron stores, normal appearing red blood cells under the microscope yet still having a low hemoglobin and hematocrit (normochromic normocytic anemia).
Efficacy and Safety of Wheat Grass in Thalassemic Children on Regular Blood Transfusion
Cureus. 2018 Mar 11;10(3):e2306. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2306. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In thalassemia, mutations either in alpha or beta chain synthesis results in…
There are many forms of anemia and today I discuss a article evaluating red blood cell membrane longevity and the effect of Rosa Canina powder. Anemia of Chronic Disease is a pervasive form of anemia with normal iron stores, normal appearing red blood cells under the microscope yet still having a low hemoglobin and hematocrit (normochromic normocytic anemia). Does Rose Hip have a potential role for optimum red blood cell longevity and might be utilized to improve Anemia of Chronic Disease? Today's podcast is the first in a series of clinical anemia.
The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticity
Clin Interv Aging. 2015 Nov 19;10:1849-56. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S90092. eCollection 2015. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a rose hip…
Flavanols are potent medicines from botanical plants. Benefits abound from a specific flavanol quercetin and in today's podcast I discuss the role flavanols have for treatment of strokes.
Effect and Mechanisms of Quercetin for Experimental Focal Cerebral Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2022 Feb 25;2022:9749461. doi: 10.1155/2022/9749461. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, is mainly extracted…
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Today I discuss two powerhouse botanical medicines and how they promote optimum bone health.
Ginger and Garlic Extracts Enhance Osteogenesis in 3D Printed Calcium Phosphate Bone Scaffolds with Bimodal Pore Distribution
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2022 Mar 9. doi: 10.1021/acsami.1c19617. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Natural medicines have long been used…
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Pulmonary Fibrosis can be a devastating terminal condition of lung inflammation. Ginger has been identified as providing support for optimal lung health.
6-Gingerol, a functional polyphenol of ginger, reduces pulmonary fibrosis by activating Sirtuin1
Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2022 Mar 1;50(2):104-114. doi: 10.15586/aei.v50i2.533. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Pulmonary fibrosis in general is the final common outcome…
Nerve damage resulting in pain is discussed and how botanical medicine supports a reduction of pain through various body pathways. Neuroprotection and neurodegeneration are important concepts discussed today and how Turmeric is associated with optimum brain health. An expansive review on breast cancer science and Soy finds that regular consumption of soy reduces breast cancer risk for women.
Bioactive compounds for neuropathic pain: an update on preclinical studies and future perspectives
J Nutr Biochem. 2022 Mar 1:108979. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.108979. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Among different types of chronic pain, neuropathic…
Coronarin D, a Metabolite from the Wild Turmeric, Curcuma aromatica, Promotes the Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells into Astrocytes
J Agric Food Chem. 2022 Mar 4. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00020. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Plants in the genus Curcuma have…
Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-analysis
In Vivo. 2022 Mar-Apr;36(2):556-562. doi: 10.21873/invivo.12737. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIM: Soy contains genistein and daidzein isoflavones. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, with a similarity…
Dietary Polyphenols and Their Role in Oxidative Stress-Induced Human Diseases: Insights Into Protective Effects, Antioxidant Potentials and Mechanism(s) of Action
Front Pharmacol. 2022 Feb 14;13:806470. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.806470. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Dietary polyphenols including phenolic acids, flavonoids, catechins, tannins, lignans, stilbenes,…
In this narrative review, the biological/pharmacological significance of dietary polyphenols in the prevention of and/or protection against OS-induced major human diseases such as cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, CVDs, diabetes mellitus, cancer, inflammatory disorders and infectious diseases have been delineated. This review specifically focuses a current understanding on the dietary sources of polyphenols and their protective effects including mechanisms of action against various major human diseases.
Effect of Soy in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Subclinical Hypogonadism: A Randomized Controlled Study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Feb 1;102(2):425-433. doi: 10.1210/jc.2016-2875. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Isoflavones found in soy products have a chemical structure…
Two common conditions are discussed in the context of Soy protein and isoflavone. Insulin resistance is a underpinning concept of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Soy bean intake is a powerful food that promotes optimum health.
Total Polyphenol Content in Food Samples and Nutraceuticals: Antioxidant Indices versus High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Feb 7;11(2):324. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020324. ABSTRACT Total polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity were estimated in various food and…
Lots of great information about powerful antioxidants in foods. Polyphenols are present in foods you can find at the grocery store or perhaps grow in your backyard.
Does cranberry extract reduce antibiotic use for symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (CUTI)? A feasibility randomised trial
BMJ Open. 2021 Feb 22;11(2):e046791. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046791. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised trial of the…
Ingesting whole cranberry should be considered for long term health of the urinary system because focused scientific studies on cranberry extracts do not appear to be identifying how cranberries benefit the urinary system.
Chromium bioaccumulation, oxidative stress metabolism and oil content in lemon grass Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson grown in chromium rich over burden soil of Sukinda chromite mine, India
Chemosphere. 2019 Mar;218:1082-1088. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.211. Epub 2018 Nov 30. ABSTRACT Lemon grass plants grown in Cr rich over burden soil…
Lemon Grass has an amazing ability to adapt to high stress environments. Lemon grass plants grown in Cr rich over burden soil of Sukinda chromite mine (India) countered Cr toxicity and oxidative stress with the production of reactive oxygen species and induced antioxidative defense system.
Chem Biol Interact. 2021 Sep 25;347:109599. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109599. Epub 2021 Jul 31. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Geraniol, a natural monoterpene, is a…
Lemongrass is a tall frost-tender perennial grass.
Sometimes conventional drugs have a cascading toxic effect on body organs and the unfolding of organ damage can be difficult to navigate clinically.
Geraniol, a natural monoterpene, is a component of many plant essential oils. It contains many medicinal and pharmacological properties. Doxorubicin is an anticancer drug; however, its clinical usage is limited due to its cumulative and dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. This study investigates geraniol as a protective agent against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and explores possible underlying mechanisms of action.
Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2022 Feb 11;2022:6085515. doi: 10.1155/2022/6085515. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Doxazosin and carvedilol have been evaluated as an…
Curcumin (turmeric root) works to assist conventional drugs against liver damage. The two drugs discussed in this study are often used in cardiotoxic states.
Comparison of Herbal Medicines Used for Women’s Menstruation Diseases in Different Areas of the World
Front Pharmacol. 2022 Feb 4;12:751207. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.751207. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT Aims: This review aims to compare the use of herbal…
Spices, Herbs, Botanical medicine is discussed from a global perspective. Menstruation illness is a substantial burden impairing optimum health for many women worldwide. Hormonal therapy is the mainstay treatment in conventional medicine. Herbal medicine is utilized by women for menstruation illness around the world. Over 22 countries are analyzed by the authors. PMS, Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea and other forms of menstruation illness are discussed in the context of Ethnic Herbal Medicine.
https://apothecamd.com/comparison-of-herbal-medicines-used-for-womens-menstruation-diseases-in-different-areas-of-the-world/
Spices to Control COVID-19 Symptoms: Yes, but Not Only
Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2021;182(6):489-495. doi: 10.1159/000513538. Epub 2020 Dec 22. ABSTRACT There are large country variations in COVID-19 death…
A timeless article, one to consider as the many ways to treat cold and flu symptoms. Three phases of COVID; viral infection, inflammation 'storm', and post covid (think long covid). Jala Neti will help decrease viral loads and improve the likelihood of a true negative COVID swab. Steroids remain the underpinning conventional treatment for the inflammation stage. Recovery may last months. Application of spices during all three phases of viral infections are helpful, as do foods such as fermented foods and broccoli. Conventional treatment with paracetamol alongside Ginger, Turmeric, Green Tea provide a solid foundation of symptom treatment. Berberine and Zinc were not effective. Broccoli with Black Pepper, Ginger and other spices including Wasabi prolong healing qualities of the studied ingredients when used together. Herbs and Spices are sustainable and generally available for people more so than conventional treatments. Toxic doses of spices are not a risk whereas conventional drug use can reach toxic levels with a handful of pills.
Antibacterial activities of selected Cameroonian spices and their synergistic effects with antibiotics against multidrug-resistant phenotypes
BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011 Nov 1;11:104. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-11-104. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) phenotypes is a…
Intake of Spices with conventional antibiotics provide synergy against antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Comparison of Herbal Medicines Used for Women’s Menstruation Diseases in Different Areas of the World
Front Pharmacol. 2022 Feb 4;12:751207. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.751207. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT Aims: This review aims to compare the use of herbal…
Subject of another podcast for lack of time today, and well worth your reading time.
Transitioning to botanical medicine for cognition and pain diseases? Try Rosemary, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Quercetin, Reservatrol.
I've enjoyed learning about how the power of nature is not just about the power of science. In other words, today's episode discusses how optimum neuron health has many pathways. Modern scientific laboratory drugs usually focus on one specific biochemical pathway. Affecting one pathway may lead to other disease however. Adaptogenic Rosemary, Black Pepper, Quercetin, Reservatrol and many others provide optimum health in a supportive method. Think of it as a 'tending to the neuron garden' rather than a nail and hammer approach. I also discuss how combining different botanical medicines provide a customized path to optimum health.
Three medical science articles are discussed today, all focus upon the neuron. The neuron is a basic building block of the nervous system. Pain, cognition, preconception, vision, smell are all functions of neurons.
Cognition enhancing effect of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) in lab animal studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Braz J Med Biol Res. 2022 Feb 9;55:e11593. doi: 10.1590/1414-431X2021e11593. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Patients with mild cognitive impairment eventually progress…
Cognitive impairment can be difficult to identify especially if mild. Usually it take intimate understanding of the person before mild impairment is recognized. Rosemary supports cognition among many other body functions. Ageing is not a burden rather a blessing to others. Alzheimer's disease is dementia starting before 50 years of age. FDA approved drugs for Alzheimer's have many side effects and are costly. Rosemary supports healthy cognition and has been documented to have many supportive pathways. Rosemary has been shown to improve cognition in animals with cognitive impairment and returns cognition to a normal baseline state.
Standardized Black Pepper Seed Extract Exerts Antinociceptive Effects in Murine Pain Models via Activation of Cannabinoid Receptor CB2, Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Alpha and TRPV1 Ion Channels
J Pain Res. 2022 Feb 5;15:355-366. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S351513. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Plant-based natural products as anti-nociceptors have enormous potential…
Pain is a serious health issue and can change how a person looks at their life. Black pepper works through several pathways including the cannabanoid pathways.
Nutraceuticals and peripheral glial cells: a possible link?
J Integr Neurosci. 2022 Jan 20;21(1):1. doi: 10.31083/j.jin2101001. ABSTRACT A nutraceutical is a food-derived molecule that provides medical or health…
A nice paper to learn more about nutraceutical science. Turmeric, quercetin, reservatrol all have supportive and therapeutic pathways of pain neurons.
Today I am prescribing mindfulness. What is mindfulness? It is a mental state or attitude in which one focuses one's awareness on the present moment while also being conscious of, and attentive to, this awareness. Also: the cultivation and practice of this, esp. as a therapeutic technique. Frequently attributive, as mindfulness meditation, etc. Frequently and originally with reference to Yoga philosophy and Buddhism, but from the late 20th cent. increasingly taught and practiced outside these contexts as a formal discipline, often involving meditation with a focus on, or acknowledgement of, one's emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
What is a toxic dose of botanical medicines? Intake of a single meal containing herbs and spices improves cholesterol, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and improves endothelial function. I discuss the first controlled feeding study to examine the effect of incorporating mixed herbs and spices into a US-style dietary pattern and how it improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Therapeutic targets of neuroprotection and neurorestoration in ischemic stroke: Applications for natural compounds from medicinal herbs
Highlights
•Underlying mechanisms of neuroprotection and neurorestoration in ischemic stroke were reviewed. •Recent advances in natural compounds for the treatment of ischemic stroke were reviewed. •Reasons for natural compounds that have not been developed for clinical application in stroke treatment have been proposed.
Tasty recipe for Chicken Soup. Mitochondrial discussion. Dark chocolate and artificial sweeteners. Chinese Traditional Medicine and natural compounds, including a rare venomous toad found in East China.
Free online differential diagnostic tool. Molasses contains iron and its absorption enhancers, such as sulfur, fructose, and copper, which make it a potential dietary supplement for Iron Deficiency Anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a serious public health problem that debilitates ∼1.6 billion people globally every year, the majority being pregnant women and children from developing countries. In India, for example, in spite of several operational programs at the national level using iron–folic acid and other allopathic interventions, Iron deficiency anemia is still prevalent. Traditional medicines, such as Ayurveda, prescribe herbal formulations containing sugarcane derivatives for the management of pandu, a condition similar to Iron deficiency anemia. This article reviews molasses, a sugar industry by-product, as a potential raw material to develop nutraceutical products for IDA.
The rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, which has a distinctive aroma and hot spicy taste, and is used in cooking and as a medicinal agent. Primary hypothyroidism is a common disease. Some patients have persistent symptoms despite normal serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. Ginger is reported to be beneficial in relieving similar symptoms. Primary hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. Zingiber officinale is a perennial plant from the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome (underground stem), commonly known as ginger, is widely used as a popular spice in different cultures around the world. According to preliminary results of today's study, it was demonstrated that the daily consumption of 1000 mg of ginger powder in patients with primary hypothyroidism on adequate hormone replacement (biochemically euthyroid) led to a significant reduction in hypothyroid symptoms. The most responsive symptoms to ginger supplementation were weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, decreased appetite, memory loss, concentration disturbance, and feeling giddy or dizzy. Furthermore, anthropometric outcomes including weight, BMI, and waist circumference as well as laboratory parameters such as FBS, TG, and total cholesterol also improved with ginger supplementation. It can be concluded that ginger supplementation in hypothyroid patients can help control persistent symptoms, decrease weight, and regulate the FBS and lipid profile. However, further human studies with larger sample sizes, longer durations, different ginger doses, and a follow-up period after discontinuation of the supplement are recommended.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant prevalent in South Asia, and is now cultivated in tropical areas around the world. The rhizome is used as a spice in regional cuisines, and as a coloring agent in food and cosmetics for its yellow-orange color. Protein wasting cachexia occurs from metabolically active cancer and is reduced from Turmeric as are mitochondria metabolism. Patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder is found in six of six clinical trials to improve with Turmeric and is most effective in middle aged adults and utilized for long periods of time. Mood enhancement is noted in the elderly. Anxiety is reduced in five of seven trials. Many pathways are involved such as Gut Biome, Microbial health, Neural Plasticity, Blood Brain Barrier, Immune System and Hormones. Liver Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase is controlled with Turmeric during paracetamol overdose.
Quercitin is a flavanoid and is a powerful antioxidant and anti inflammatory nutraceutical. making news today including improvement of COVID infection resistance. New drug deliveries under investigation for quercitin.
Blueberries and Diabetes
Rosemary and Fenugreek against E.coli infections, and improve the Gut Biome.
Grape Seed Extract
Chrysanthemum and sesquiterpenoids - antibacterial, antiviral properties and anti-tumor properties and Chrysanthemum parthenium protection against hepatic fibrosis.
COVID and 105 flavanoids are discussed, recognizing benefit of flavanoids against many biological pathways such as inflammation, virus attachment, viral replication and transmission.
Hemp seed after arthroplasty may reduce overall pain and improve rehabilitation.
Artichoke and Bergamot - synergistic effect against elevated lipid profiles.
Conventional medicine compared to Alternative medicine and Integrative Medicine. Learn how to use ValiseMD.com symptom checker so as to improve diagnosis. Optimum health takes time to achieve and up to five years.
Hemp seed is potentially in the crosshairs of the FDA due to CBD now entering clinical trials. Should CBD become a FDA approved drug, non prescription forms may be at risk of requiring a prescription for use. Hemp seed contains low levels of CBD and occasional trace levels of THC. Hemp seed is now recognized as a excellent source of omega fatty acids and protein. Today I discuss some constituents of hemp seed and health benefits.
Frankincense and myrrh have deep histories in religion and health. Today's medical science is just beginning to unravel the mysteries of these two nutraceuticals.
The chamomile capsule is a natural dietary agent with profound biological and pharmacological properties that ameliorate menstrual-related mood disorders. Long-term chamomile was safe and significantly reduced moderate-to-severe GAD symptoms, but did not significantly reduce rate of relapse. Chamomile capsules can be an effective treatment in alleviating emotional symptoms related to menstrual cycles.
Curcumin supplementation on outcomes of hospitalized COVID infected patients. A nice politico free discussion about nutraceutical and severely infected people with COVID. Curcumin supplementation is part of my Long Covid protocol. You can find my protocol and register for a free account here https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/valisemd . Curcumin may offer an efficacious method for reduction of COVID infections. Grape seed may improve gut biome. A interesting bean for coffee like beverages is on the horizon. Roasting can be used as a tool to improve health benefits of the beverage. Quercitin and phenolic acid additive to teas may alter health benefits and taste.
Whole food approach to medicinal foods is a safer alternative to food extract. Dietary Oregano, Clove Oil, Rosemary and bone cancer cells, a revisit to Quercetin infused chamomile tea is not appealing due to the bitterness and astringency. Natural essential oils to improve gut health. Adulteration of nutraceuticals are an unfortunate occurrence and must be considered. Pharmaceutical industry has a less than stellar history of public distrust. Different products coming from the same herb species have different target effects due to the processing of medicinal food. Traditional use of clove basil in cancers, diabetes, and discussion of complex bio-active compounds identified in the whole clove basil may be lost during extraction of one compound at the sake of a whole food approach. Rosemary and Basil are associated with reduced growth of a bone cancer Osteosarcoma cell line.
Gut microbiome is a fluctuating collection of various bacteria. Some gut bacteria produce toxins and some produce healthy bioactive compounds. Patients with renal failure may be susceptible to abnormal gut microbiome toxins if not properly addressed. Phytosterol concentrates or extracts may be harmful and not as beneficial as a whole food approach to optimum health. Soy may have gastric cancer chemopreventive compounds. A recipe for blueberry tofu smoothie.
Several spices have powerful benefits against metabolic syndrome and can safely be utilized as adjunctive therapy alongside conventional medications. Kumbacha fermented black or green tea has interesting antibiotic and antifungal compounds. Kumbacha is a fermentation food and has a historical basis before written history. The medicinal compounds of Kumbacha are complex. Rosemary oil and Alzheimer's is discussed regarding improved prevention and healing from brain injury with rosemary oil supplementation, Aromatherapy and pain from severe burn injuries. Aromatherapy is safe and we discuss how is may provide relief when used as a integrative medicinal treatment, Get daily emails from ApothecaMD.com by subscribing. Register for a free account to professional grade nutraceuticals at our ValiseMD® Online Integrative Medicine Dispensary.
Coffee silverskin phytosterols undergo oxidation during coffee bean roasting. Anthrocyanins may play a role in treatment of Macular Degenerative disease. Red Seaweed may help reduce effects of HPV16 and its eventual transition to cervical cancer. Recipe for Cucumber, Shrimp and Seaweed salad.
The Gut Biome has many names and much has been written regarding importance of intestinal fermentation byproducts impacting systemic health. Healthy prebiotics provide healthy fermentation food for symbiotic parasites in our bodies which then provide for better health. Polycystic Ovarian Disease (or syndrome) is linked to the gut biome. Curcumin has effects on metabolic disease as well. I've formulated a protocol for you to consider to improve your own personal Gut Biome here :
https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/valisemd-gut-biome
ApothecaMD.com medical science news. Rosemary has interesting brain health effects. Dementia and cognitive function may improve with the use of the herb Rosemary. A delicious recipe for Farmer's Cheese
Ginger has specific effects on the gastrointestinal bacteria like organism Helicobactor pylori. The organism can cause chronic gastric distress and gastric ulcers. Ginger has been shown to reduce the ability of Helicobactor pylori to survive and cause disease.
Quercetin is a nutraceutical drug and is now the attention of pharmaceutical companies seeking to find the best memory enhancement treatments. Nasal sprays provide a innovative method to deliver nutraceuticals to the brain.
The consumption of food for pleasure is mainly associated with adverse health effects. This review was carried out to verify recent reports on the impact of chocolate and wine consumption on cardiovascular health, with a particular focus on atherosclerosis. On one side, these products have proven adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, but on the other hand, if consumed in optimal amounts, they have cardiovascular benefits.
SOY and its role for longevity. Plan for your 100th birthday party with life choices today and how soy products may be a good choice to help you remain active. Recipe for roasted soy nuts in the kitchen.
Did you know that bone broth is one of many foods that contain nanoparticals? Why would nanoparticals be useful for medications made in your kitchen? Chinese traditional medications may have utilized nanopartical science long before the advent of the scientific method. Also discussed today is coffee's beneficial bioactivity enhanced by additives, cocoa flavanols and quercetin and impact on memory.
Ginger, Soy nuts, Cashews, Mediterranean Diet, ApothecaMD.com tags. Pinned articles regarding nuts and inflammation and cardiovascular health. Artificial intelligence weighs in about what makes a healthy fudge recipe (it's like asking 10,000 5th graders) and how the Ai engine might prefer sugar as it's main ingredient! Joe calls in with a delicious and healthy fudge recipe (which is preferred over the Ai version)
Xylitol is a known sugar substitute generally considered safe. During today's episode Xylitol is discussed regarding topical nasal applications for immune enhancement against COVID and also discussed regarding how it may affect normal glucose absorption in the human gut.
Today's episode is our very first! As a pilot episode it's glitchy but hey, it's here. Discussing ApothecaMD.com background and three interesting studies. More to come so stay tuned.
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Whole food approach to medicinal foods is a safer alternative to food extract. Dietary Oregano, Clove Oil, Rosemary and bone cancer cells, a revisit to Quercetin infused chamomile tea is not appealing due to the bitterness and astringency Quercitin. Natural essential oils to improve gut health. Adulteration of nutraceuticals are an unfortunate occurrence and must be considered. Pharmaceutical industry has a less than stellar history of public distrust. Different products coming from the same herb species have different target effects due to the processing of medicinal food.