Dear Colleagues, We hope you are well and had wonderful holidays. We recently updated the Clinical Indications of Thorne Research products on our website (the printed version is not updated as of yet) to include all the new products listed in the last 4-5 issues of this newsletter. To find it go to: www.michaellebowitzdc.com and click on the clinical indications icon. To print out the latest version, copy and paste to a word processing program i.e. Microsoft Word and then print it.
One thing I have been observing recently in many patients with multiple food sensitivities is a hidden cranial fault. What you will find in these cases is the patient will weaken on Manual Muscle Testing when exposed orally or under a magnetic field to certain foods. This test will be negated by simultaneously spreading the sagittal suture apart. Doing a sagittal suture spread will then "desensitize" them to the positive food. I'm not totally sure why this phenomenon happens. I have 2 possible explanations: 1. Doing the suture spread is activating GV-20 and GV-21, which are two of the "master setpoints" that can be used in desensitization 2. The need for the suture spread has a high correlation to "weak" abdominal muscles (especially the "obliques"). These muscles often relate to small intestine problems which can relate to food sensitivities. If any of you come up with any more about his, please let me know.
CASE HISTORY
1. Shannon is a 26-year-old woman who came to me first 9 months ago suffering from 1-2 bad headaches weekly, "algal growths" in her mouth, sinus congestion, and excessive intestinal gas as well as alternating cycles of constipation and diarrhea. She had in the past year traveled to both India and South America. We found evidence of fungal and bacterial problems and mercury as well as sensitivities to egg and rice. We desensitized her and supplemented with SF722, Basic Nutrients I (both Thorne 1 800-228-1966), Hydrastis (Eclectic 1 800-332-
Herb) and Ascorbic Acid Powder. We also took her off sweetening and fermented products.
She returned in 3 weeks stating that after 4 days all her symptoms cleared up. We kept her on Basic Nutrients I and added magnesium citrate (both Thorne) and she has remained asymptomatic.
2. Sam is a 50-year-old health care professional who came in from southern California for a complete evaluation. He was referred by his physician who would then continue with follow up care. We often take cases like this when sent by doctors who do our protocol. Often we can pick up some things the treating doctor has missed (either due to some new research we are involved in, or over 20 years of experience in working on these type patients). Sam had hypertension that remained high even on HCTZ and Tenecol. This had been going on for 6 years. He also suffered from afternoon fatigue, shortness of breath and muscle cramps. His wife, who did not come along, also suffered from fatigue.
For these patients we typically schedule a 2 hours appointment. We found evidence of fungal, bacterial and parasitic involvement. Food sensitivity testing was positive for dairy, corn, carob, spelt and venison.
We supplemented with SF722, Berbercap, Artecin, Basic Nutrients II and Cal-Mag Citrate Effervescent Powder (all Thorne). In cases of hypertension where Ca-Mag Powder tests positive we often does 1/2 tsp. 4x daily (less if this causes loose bowels).
We also placed Sam's wife on SF722 and our "anti-fungal" diet and suggested she get checked locally for fungal involvement ASAP.
Sam's symptoms disappeared and we trust the fine care he had been getting at home will keep him asymptomatic.
We do request that if you do send patients for this type evaluation that you are familiar enough with our basic protocols to follow up with them. Otherwise we either will need to do a follow up exam 3 weeks later or refer them to someone closer to home who has the ability to reevaluate our findings and continue on with appropriate dietary and supplement instructions. Oftentimes it is a practitioner who comes and as long as they have a nearby colleague they can instruct, it all works out fine.
There are definitely some chronic patients (fortunately a small minority) where it is ideal to teach their spouse how to do some simple muscle testing. Some of these patients are very hard to recommend supplement doses to and if their supplements can be tested daily that would be ideal. In a given week I may need the following supplements, between 1-4 times: Zinc Picolinate, Molybdemum Picolinate, Selenium Picolinate, Captomer 250, Thiocid, Magnesium Citramate, Trace Minerals, Biomins II, MediClear, Cal-Mag Citrate Powder (all Thorne Research). Having my wife or one of my sons spend a minute daily evaluate my supplement needs daily helps me fine-tune my needs. Again this is not mandatory, but if you have the luxury of muscle testers in your household it makes results even better in those difficult to treat patients.
The below were sent in by a chiropractic friend of mine for your enjoyment:
BLOOPERS AND GAFFES IN MEDICAL RECORDS.
1. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year
2. On the 2nd day the knee was better and on the 3rd day it disappeared completely.
3. She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.
4. The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993.
5. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.
6. Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
7. Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year-old male, mentally alert but forgetful.
8. The patient refused an autopsy.
9. The patient has no past history of suicides.
10. Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
11. Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40-pound weight gain in the past three days.
12. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
13. Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
14. Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you might like to work her up.
15. She is numb from her toes down.
16. While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.
17. The skin was moist and dry.
18. Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches.
19. Patient was alert and unresponsive.
20. Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid. (ouchie!)
21. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life, until she got a divorce.
22. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy.
23. Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
24. Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.
25. The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.
26. The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead.
27. Skin: Somewhat pale but present.
28. The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor.
29. Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Blank, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree.
30. Large brown stool ambulating in the hall.
31. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities.
MATERIAL AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ
1. VIDEO: Correcting Chronic Health Problems 2001:This video seminar approximately 6 hours long will teach the physician a simple to apply, effective protocol to treat patients with chronic fatigue, allergies, chemical sensitivities, intestinal dysbiosis, (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, and viral infections), food sensitivities, altered intestinal permeability, toxic metal problems, endocrine dysfunction, nutritional imbalances, chronic pain and subluxation. Knowledge of basic muscle testing is helpful. A complete protocol is taught that you can start using immediately to treat even the most chronic patients. The video is suited for both the novice and the advanced practitioners in our work. A complete set of advanced notes accompanies the video. This video supercedes our previous ones and was taped at our 4/29/01 LaGuardia Seminar. The cost is $225 ppd.
2. Clinical Indications of Thorne Research Products: This handout, over 20 pages long, has both academic and clinical observations on well over 100 products I use in my office. Approximately 90% of the products I use are by Thorne Research. Reasons are given. This handout is free. Also see it on our website www.michaellebowitzdc.com
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We wish you a good and healthy year and the best of the holidays.
Michael, Cynthia, Josiah & Noah Lebowitz