Dear Colleagues
We hope you are doing well. At this time we have no plans for a large seminar for this year (though the fall is a possibility), but we are still conducting seminars here at our office with one doctor at a time. It is so much nicer to get to know each practitioner and be able to answer all their questions in this fashion. Retention is better this way as is competency in learning and performing the techniques. I won't be holding any until April due to travel commitments but should be available most of April-June.
New Product
Reishi Supreme™ (Mid American 1-800-922-1744)
When Supreme Nutrition Products started about 3 years ago, we envisioned being a small company with a few very high quality products. We wanted the products to be somewhat broad spectrum in their therapeutic effects and be products that from a kinesiological standpoint could help a majority of people. Today we are introducing our 11th product- Reishi Supreme. Reishi, just like LuRong, was a surprise to me. Over the years, I have read much material on the effects of therapeutic mushrooms on people, but once again I was never able to find a mushroom product (tincture, capsule, tablet, etc.) that strengthened on the majority of people I tested. In the case of these previous mushroom products, it was only a small minority of patients that tested well on any given product. One of the practitioners who works with Supreme Nutrition is an experienced herbalist. He sends me samples of what he considers herbs with excellent clinical applications from very pure sources. It was his discovery of some very high quality mushroom products that more than met my expectations with blind AK testing that has led to this product. I think you will find too, that it performs excellently, and like most of our products, has a wide range of applications.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has been used in the Far East for approximately 4,000 years. In China, it is called Ling Zhi (mushroom of immortality). Historically, it has been used as a longevity herb to treat kidney disorders, liver disorders, bronchitis, asthma, gastric ulcers, fatigue, insomnia, heart disease, cancer, and dizziness, as well as to prevent altitude sickness. The bioactivity is due to the polysaccharides (over 100 types including beta-glucan), triterpines, proteins, sterols, minerals (including germanium) and fatty acids.
There have been many studies on ganoderma showing it to be antimicrobial (specifically antibacterial against H.pylori and certain species of klebsiella) , and antiviral, including anti-HIV. Our clinical tests have also found it useful at times for fungal and parasitic issues. Reishi also exhibits the following properties: chemoprotective, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-oxidative. Like Morinda, BodyGuard, Endo, Melia, and LuRong, the clinical applications are very broad and we test it on every patient as it has the potential to be health restorative for many.
Its antitumor effects have been studied extensively both as a single standing product and in combination with other herbs and chemotherapy agents. It also lessens the negative effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Other trials show it to activate T-cells and certain cytokines, especially IL-2, as well as macrophages. Reishi can also act as a mast cell stabilizer, leading to an inhibition of histamine release. It has been effective in lowering elevated cholesterol levels as well as blood pressure.
Not only is Reishi not contraindicated in patients with fungal issues, but it can help them get over it. It also helps minimize the toxic effects of methylxanthine ingestion (caffeine, theobromine in coffee, tea, chocolate, etc) and should be given to those that consume moderate to large amounts of these substances.
The only potential side effect we know of is that it can have an additive effect involving the inhibition of platelet aggregation for people already on blood thinning medications so they may need less of the medication (or not take the reishi).
I especially recommend reading the book REISHI MUSHROOM by Terry Willard PhD for more information.
As I said, I test it on everyone- patients with dysbiosis, allergies and chemical sensitivities, liver, cardiac and kidney disorders, immune deficiency as it can block positive tests for various microbes, chemicals, organ reflexes, caffeine (and all the other methylxanthines), etc. Dose is between 3-6 caps daily depending on the severity of the condition. It works well in combination with all the other Supreme Nutrition products and as a stand alone too if none of the other products are indicated.
Case Histories/Product Review from Lewis Cone DC
Hi Dr. Lebowitz. I wanted to give you some feedback on the new product, Oral Defense. I have had two great successes with it. The first case was a woman who seemed to have advanced pneumonia and couldn't shake it for months. She had been to numerous MD's and been on round after round of antibiotics. I tested her and she seemed to have a mold infection that was bringing her down. She tested to need both Morinda and Melia as well as some drainage support for her massive coughing and phlegm production. Her progress was very slow. During my first 2 weeks of caring for her I got my first 3 bottles of Oral Defense. She tested to need it as well, and I put her on it. I was seeing her every other day due to the crisis she was in. She reported that she started feeling much better with her overall energy and decreasing cough within 30 minutes of the first dose of Oral Supreme. She said she never wants to be without it because it makes her feel so good. Since then we have gotten her over the massive mold/fungal infection and we are working on detoxing metals, but I think the Oral Defense greatly speeded up her recovery.
The second story is somewhat similar, a woman in her 30's with a stubborn fungal infection was having a hard time shaking the infection. She returned for her second visit with me and at that time I had received the oral defense. She tested to need it and I gave her a bottle. She had said that although she was doing the anti-yeast diet and taking Melia she felt no better. On her 3rd visit with me she said she was feeling great and like the other patient said she felt better within 15 minutes of taking the Oral Defense. I think it is interesting how quickly patients feel better who really need it. Thanks for a great product for the difficult patient with infections.
Lewis Cone DC
I found Dr Cone’s results very interesting. It is rare that infections do not clear with Melia and Morinda. The fact that a topical (on gums) helped so much is fascinating especially for a lung infection. On people whose infections are not clearing, it can be very useful to do the mouth test we spoke of in a previous newsletter (see newsletter back issues on our website).
Product Update
A few months back I presented a short paper in my newsletter called Methylxanthine Toxicity Syndrome. It gave testing procedures to see if caffeine, theobromine and their byproducts are harming your patient (it is posted on our website). I have found this syndrome to test positive in the majority of my patients. If you haven’t read the paper I encourage you to do so. I also recently found out that there is a significant amount of theobromine, a methylxanthine, in acai berries (is that why they are in so many energy drinks?).
Since methylxanthines can stress both our adrenals and livers (possibly the two most overstressed organs in our patient population), Supreme Nutrition has removed acai berries from Thera Supreme. They have increased the percentage of some of the other ingredients, enhancing its immune boosting and anti-viral properties and it is still an excellent anti-oxidant and a significant source of vitamins and minerals. As a result you may notice a slight color and taste change. You will get a new test vial with your order and we are finding that from a testing standpoint the new version out performs the older one.
Available Info/Products, etc.
1.DVD- Treating The Complex Patient 2009: This DVD 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 subluxations. Knowledge of basic muscle testing is helpful. A complete protocol is taught that you can use to treat even the most chronic patients. The 4 DVD set is suited for both the novice and the advanced practitioners in our work and has many changes from previous DVD’s. A complete set of advanced notes accompanies the dvd set. This dvd set supersedes our previous ones. The price is $250 and can be paid by check to our office or paypal to noach2343@aol.com. There is a paypal link on our website www.michaellebowitzdc.com to pay.
2. Clinical Indications of Thorne Research Products: This handout has both academic and clinical observations on well over 100 products I use in my office. Approximately 65% of the products I use are by Thorne Research. Reasons are given. This handout is free and is available in written form or on CD-Rom. You may either call our office for a copy or download it from our website: www.michaellebowitzdc.com as you can download it.
Clinical Indications of Supreme Nutrition Products can also be downloaded from our website or obtained by calling Mid American Marketing 1-800-922-1744.
3. Personal Seminars with Dr. Lebowitz: Dr. Lebowitz teaches seminars to one or two doctors at a time in his home/office in Grand Junction, CO. These classes are tailored to meet your individual needs and can be as basic or advanced as you would like. Treatment for you and/or your family can be included in the teaching. Colorado continuing education hours can be provided. Best days are Sundays or Mondays. Call to schedule exact dates. Cost is $300 for one physician or $500 for 2 physicians coming together.
4. Test Kits for Dr. Lebowitz protocol. Call AK Test Kits at 1-888-323-0625 or see our website http://www.michaellebowitzdc.com for more details. Info is also available on CD-Rom. These new kits will greatly simplify and speed up your testing making you more efficient and accurate in patient assessment.
5. Lasers we use in our protocol (rectangular beam output 635nm 5mw) Laseronix 1-808- 879-9391. The one we use is called “the Desensitizer”.