Dear Colleagues;
I hope you are well. We are back in AZ after returning home from Hawaii and then the ICAK conference in Chicago which was another great one. I enjoyed seeing those of you who attended and hoped you enjoyed the conference. I encourage you all to go next year as it is the only place you can hear presentations by so many of the top AK docs all in one place.
We will be in AZ probably until early October so if you’d like to come for a visit as a patient or to learn our techniques please let me know asap.
NEW PRODUCTS
Dan Shen Supreme (Supreme Nutrition 1-800-922-1744). It has been awhile since Supreme came out with a new product. There were about a half dozen that sounded interesting from the literature but most did not pass our AK quality analysis. One that did that I am very excited about is Dan Shen. As with most of our products it is very broad in its application. This is the write up that will be on the website (website will also have references).
Key words: cardioprotective, increases nitric oxide, fibrinolytic, increases dopamine, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-bartonella.
Dan Shen, also known as red sage or salvia miltiorrhiza, has been used in oriental medicine to treat many disorders and ailments for thousands of years. While Dan Shen has many uses, treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders are the most common things it is used for. These cardiovascular disorders can include recovering from a myocardial infarction, treating an acute ischemic stroke, hypertension, and inhibiting platelet adhesion in those prone to hypercoagulative disorders.
Patients with mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) can benefit from Dan Shen. A recent study showed that taking 2,000 mg per day over 12 weeks reduced both the patients’ systolic blood pressure as well as pulse rate [1].
A clinical study of 300 people with angina pectoris took Dan Shen and their symptoms improved in 82% of the people, including ECGs improvements in 50%. This supports a previous study of 323 patients with angina where 20.3% had remarkable improvement and 62% had moderate improvement while taking Dan Shen [2].
Patients who have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) and undergone percutaneous coronary intervention were shown to have a better success rate when taking Dan Shen [3]. Dan Shen works as a cardio-protective agent by causing vasodilation, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and protecting against myocardial ischemia [4]. By reducing the development of atherosclerosis taking Dan Shen can help prevent cerebral infarctions. Studies also have shown Dan Shen to lower ones overall cholesterol, specifically LDL-C (“bad cholesterol”) [5]. Additive effects occur with Dan Shen’s ability to increase vasodilation by increasing nitric oxide and scavenging free radicals, resulting in increased blood flow and decrease inflammation and oxidative stress on the body [6]. Dan Shen can uniquely help with decreasing cardiovascular
issues by acting on many different pathways, addressing multiple causes of cardiovascular disease.
For patients who aren’t on prescription blood thinners Dan Shen has the potential to help as a natural blood thinner. Research has shown it to work in multiple pathways including inhibiting platelet aggregation, interfering with the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation, possessing anti-thrombin III like activity, and also promoting fibrinolytic pathway [7]. By acting on many different pathways at once Dan Shen may be the best all natural way to maintain healthy blood flow and help prevent blood clots and associated issues. Via similar actions studies have shown it to help with diabetic retinopathy [8].
While Dan Shen is most often used for its cardiovascular properties studies have shown it potentially work as an anti-cancer agent and also against HIV. When administered to human colon adenocarcinoma cells it was shown to both inhibit growth and induce apoptosis of the tumor cells [9]. Experimentation of HIV cells showed Dan Shen to inhibit viral replication of HIV cells [10].
Many people suffer from depression or low energy levels due to inadequate dopamine and/or epinephrine levels in the body. Initial research has shown Dan Shen to cause an increase in dopamine release, and could potentially be used as an addition to normal treatments for patients suffering from depression or low energy levels [11].
In traditional Chinese medicine Dan Shen is used on patients with liver issues. It is one of the most commonly used herbs for liver disorders and can also help treat Hepatitis B Virus in addition to stimulating increased liver activity [12] [13].
The active compounds in Dan Shen contain broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, especially against bacteria and fungus. Tanshinones and phenolic acids are identified as the main antimicrobial components, but other components also exist to boost the antimicrobial properties of Dan Shen [16]. Lyme literate docs are starting to use it in the treatment of bartonella with excellent results.
The broad applications of Dan Shen make it a welcome addition to your patient with cardiac, coagulation, and hepatic issues as well as being anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.
Dosage is 3-4 caps daily. This can be increased if needed
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients taking blood thinners such as warfarin should avoid taking Dan Shen due to an exaggerated effect of the warfarin and increased risk bleeding of bleeding. As a precaution Dan Shen should not be taken while also taking NSAIDS or other blood thinners. You should also not take if on digoxin and consult your doc if on other heart medications.
COMMENTS
We consider it as an option for hypercoagulation issues just like Hemoguard Supreme. Also test in all microbial cases, etc. Test them both in those cases to see which is more effective and prescribe accordingly. Because it cover so many bases and has tested so well in my preliminary trials I expect it to be one of my most prescribed herbs.
AK Test Kits- A reminder from last month there are updates to the Lebowitz protocol kit available as well as 2 new kits. See below
1) Parasite 3 Kit (AK test kits 970-201-7406) This is a 29 vial kit you can view on http://www.michaellebowitzdc.com/html/LebowitzAllUSA.pdf and click on the parasite 3 listing in the table of contents. It includes a composite or mixed vial as well as many parasite that can be commonplace these days but were not in previous kits or were in different forms
2) Protozoa kit- This is updated from our original protozoa vials in previous parasite kits and has many useful new protozoa to test. It also has a new updated mixed or composite vial. It can be looked at via the same link.
3) Update to protocol kit- for those of you who have the Lebowitz protocol kit and just want a parasite 3 mixed vial and and updated mixed protozoa vial to replace the old one you can order those 2 vials without the kit. This is only available to those who purchased the protocol kit.
CASE HISTORY- from Brett Morgan DC Charleston WV
Hi Michael,
37 year old female just moved to the area, she is a type 1 diabetic and had chronic musculoskeletal complaints as well as major fatigue. She had seen a chiropractor at least twice a week for the past 4 years, anything less and she would end up missing days of work due to pain. I found mixed fungus and protozoa, dairy, and solanine (Vials from AK test kits 970-201-7406). I put her on Melia Supreme, Camu Supreme, and did a lot of AK work. She continued the supplements for 3 weeks. Return visit she said that she must have gotten fungus when she was 17 years old because that was the last time she remembered feeling so good. She continues to do very well and no longer needs frequent adjustments (last time I saw her was 6 weeks ago).
INTERESTING ARTICLES
1) Theophylline and B6 http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/2368933 remember theophylline is a breakdown product of caffeine
2) Anaphylaxis on the rise for allergies http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150626083429.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28Latest+Science+News+--+ScienceDaily%29
3) Link between antidepressants and bone fracture http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150626083441.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28Latest+Science+News+--+ScienceDaily%29
4) Interesting article on protein intake changes with age http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/abstract/S1550-4131(14)00062-X?_returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS155041311400062X%3Fshowall%3Dtrue&cc=y =
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ
1. DVD: Treating the Complex Patient 2014: This online seminar, approximately 4 1/2 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, spirochete, and viral infections), food sensitivities, food toxin intolerance, hypercoagulation problems, toxic metal issues, endocrine dysfunction, nutritional imbalances, chronic pain and subluxations, fibromyalgia, etc. The seminar is suited for both the novice and the advanced practitioners in our work and is much updated from our last one. A complete set of advanced notes accompanies the DVD. To order go to www.michaellebowitzdc.com
2. Personal Seminars with Dr. Lebowitz: Dr. Lebowitz teaches seminars to one or two doctors at a time at his offices in Honolulu, HI and Scottsdale, AZ. This is probably the best way to learn our protocols with a personalized, hands on experience. Cost is $400 per physician. For more info or to schedule call us at 970-623-9565. Presently in HI till early March.
3. Test Kits for Dr. Lebowitz protocol - Call Cynthia at AK Test Kits 970 201-7406 or see our website http://www.michaellebowitzdc.com for more details. These kits will greatly simplify and speed up your testing making you more efficient and accurate in patient assessment. These are “diagnostic kits”. Supplement kits are ordered directly from Supreme Nutrition 1-800-922-1744.
4. Body Restoration An Owners Manual - An updated and expanded version of my first book Body Mechanics published almost 30 years ago. Part 1 has a chapter on each organ/gland. Each chapter teaches basic anatomy and physiology, causes and symptoms of dysfunction, as well as simple treatments your patient can do at home to complement your treatment. Part 2 explains the role of dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxic metals, nutritional deficiencies and neurotransmitter imbalances in health. The book is a great review for the doctor, but better yet it is a great tool to recommend to your patient. It will give them a better understanding of how their body works and the causes of health and disease, as well as the rationale of why you treat the way you do. It is very pro chiropractic. It is available for $1.99 on kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Body-Restoration-Owners-Manual-ebook/dp/B0050653C4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1353354004&sr=1-1 or in paperback http://www.amazon.com/body-restoration-Dr-Michael-Lebowitz/dp/146100294X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432251114&sr=8-2&keywords=michael+lebowitz+kapadia
5. Restoration Cookbook - This companion volume to the above book was written by Cynthia Lebowitz and is now available free online (donations accepted). A wonderful tool for your patients as it contains almost 100 recipes- most without gluten, dairy, nightshades, etc. http://www.bodyrestorationanownersmanual.com/html/Cookbook.html
6. God’s Preventative Medicine- my latest book is now available in paperback. It explains how the Levitical Priests dealt with fungal dysbiosis both preventatively and treatment wise as well as the reasons behind some of the other health laws of the Torah. It is a short easy to understand book and fascinating for the student of health and the Bible http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Preventative-Medicine-Discoveries-Instructions/dp/150892824X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432251151&sr=1-2
7. Phone consultations - Dr. Lebowitz is happy to consult with you about protocol questions or difficult patients. Please take into account that we are on Hawaiian (or Arizonan) time and only call between 7AM-5PM M-F 970-623-9565. There is no charge for short consults if you are a fellow physician.