Dear Colleagues;
Hope you are well and had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’d like to remind you that I will be one of the speakers at the Navigating Chronic Complex Illness conference in San Diego. Attendees will mainly be MD’s and ND’s. I will be teaching them an intro in muscle testing in the main session as well as a 2 hour workshop on foods, dysbiosis, etc. For more info you can go to http://www.forumforintegrativemedicine.org/.
I am also planning a full seminar in Dallas on April 3rd, 2016 at the Embassy Suites DFW Airport South. It will teach the latest version of our protocol to treat dysbiosis, food reactions, chemical and metal issues, hypercoagulation, etc. etc. More info will follow in the coming weeks. This will be our only spring seminar as far as we know.
NEW PRODUCTS
1. SIBO KIT (AK Test Kits 1-970-201-7406) Since SIBO is such a hot topic we had Life Work Potential make a SIBO kit for us. It comes with a composite vial. All of these organisms are in other bacterial kits but here they are all together in one plus there is a mixed vial of all of them. Here is the kit info
SIBO TEST KIT (25 vials)
Product Code 8600
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to a condition in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria are present in the small intestine, and the types of bacteria found in the small intestine are more like the bacteria found in the colon. Also known as small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SBBOS).
Causes include diverticulitis (where the pockets allow the build-up of bacteria), scarring from abdominal surgery (interfering with the proper movement of food and bacteria through the small intestine), Crohn’s disease, scleroderma and diabetes mellitus.
Symptoms include flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. May experience body aches and/or fatigue. If the condition is severe or long-lasting, it may interfere with the proper absorption of vitamins and minerals. Weight loss may also be a problem.
Symptoms occur because the bacteria produce gas, compete with their human host for the food in the small intestine, and may produce toxic by-products that irritate the small intestine.
This kit has been put together based on the research and clinical practice of Doctors Michael and Noah Lebowitz.
Code | Name | Comments |
SIBO 01 | Bacteroides Fragilis | Involved in 90% of anaerobic peritoneal infections of the abdominal cavity. |
SIBO 02 | Clostridium Botulinum | Botulism, muscle paralysis, vomiting, tiredness, food poisoning. |
SIBO 03 | Clostridium Difficile | Diarrhea, colitis, peritonitis. Often a problem after normal gut flora is eradicated by the use of antibiotics; infection often occurs in hospital and in nursing homes; some adults have low numbers of the bacteria without any symptoms; common in the intestine of babies and infants, but does not cause disease because its toxins do not damage their immature intestinal cells. |
SIBO 04 | Clostridium Perfringens | Pneumonia. Widely distributed in the environment and frequently occurs in the intestines of humans and many domestic and feral animals. |
SIBO 05 | Clostridium Septicum | Causes gangrene. Generally associated with gastro-intestinal or hematologic malignancies. An association Exists with colon carcinoma. |
SIBO 06 | Clostridium Tetani | Muscle rigidity followed by spasmodic muscle contraction with pallor and sweating. Found in soil. |
SIBO 07 | Clostridium Welchii | Cellulitis. |
SIBO 08 | Enterococcus Faecalis / Streptococcus Faecalis | Can cause life-threatening infections in humans, especially in the hospital environment. Frequently found in root canal-treated teeth. Can cause endocarditis and bacteremia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, and other infections. Among the main constituents of some probiotic food supplements. |
SIBO 09 | Enterococcus Faecium | Can be commensal in the human intestine, but it may also be pathogenic, causing diseases such as neonatal meningitis. |
SIBO 10 | Escherichia Coli / E Coli | Causes meningitis in babies, diarrhea, liver abscess, fever, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection. Commensal of human intestine; found in raw and undercooked meat, raw vegetables and unpasteurized milk. |
SIBO 11 | Group A Streptococcus / GAS | Often found in the throat and on the skin. Illnesses include strep throat and occasionally invasive GAS disease. People may be carriers and experience no health problems themselves. |
SIBO 12 | Group B Streptococcus / GBS | In new-borns most commonly causes sepsis (infection of the blood), pneumonia and sometimes meningitis. In adults causes bloodstream infections, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and bone and joint infections. |
SIBO 13 | Klebsiella Pneumoniae | Pneumonia and urinary tract infections; tends to affect people with underlying diseases, particularly in hospital. |
SIBO 14 | Staphylococcus Aureus | Respiratory symptoms, conjunctivitis, styes, difficulty in breathing, otitis media, pus in lungs, pneumonia, childhood pneumonia, breathlessness, chest pain, endocarditis, meningitis in elderly, brain abscess, cellulitis, food poisoning, liver abscess, fever, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection. Common skin commensal; some strains are now becoming antibiotic resistant. |
SIBO 15 | Staphylococcus Epidermitis | Breathlessness, chest pain, endocarditis, urinary tract infection. |
SIBO 16 | Staphylococcus Saprophyticus | Often implicated in urinary tract infections and cystitis. |
SIBO 17 | Streptococcus Agalactiae | Neonatal infection, septicemia, meningitis, nosocomial infection. Commensal in intestine and female genital tract. |
SIBO 18 | Streptococcus Lactis | Found commonly as a contaminant in milk and dairy products; a common cause of souring and coagulation of milk; some strains produce nisin, a powerful antibiotic that inhibits growth of many other gram-positive organisms. |
SIBO 19 | Streptococcus Mitis | Part of the normal mammal flora; found in mouth, throat, and nasopharynx. Can cause endocarditis. |
SIBO 20 | Streptococcus Mutans | Dental caries. |
SIBO 21 | Streptococcus Pneumoniae | Conjunctivitis, difficulty in breathing, sinusitis, otitis media, pus in lungs, pneumonia, childhood pneumonia, meningitis, meningitis in elderly and children, brain abscess; associated with increased risk of fatal heart complications including heart failure and heart attacks. Commensal of human upper respiratory tract. |
SIBO 22 | Streptococcus Pyogenes | Sore throat, tonsillitis/ pharyngitis, difficulty in breathing, sinusitis, otitis media, pus in lungs, lung abscess, pneumonia, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, impetigo, cellulitis, liver abscess, fever, abdominal pain, toxic shock, septicemia. |
SIBO 23 | Streptococcus Salivarius | The principal commensal bacterium of the oral cavity and a normal inhabitant of the upper respiratory tract. The first bacterium that colonises dental plaque, creating favourable conditions for other bacteria. |
SIBO 24 | Streptococcus Viridians | Breathlessness, chest pain, endocarditis. |
SIBO 25 | Mixed SIBO | One vial containing all of the above. |
2. SIBO Mixed Composite vial- this comes with the above kit but if you already have Dr Lebowitz protocol kit you can order this as a single vial
3. There are also two new update flu vaccine vials to the vaccination kit- both the injectable and nasal form. These come with the vaccination kit or as single vials.
TESTING FOR SIBO
My son Noah will be submitting a paper on SIBO for the ICAK which we will post on the website next year. The main thing to know about testing for SIBO is that most often the SIBO composite vial only weakens one of the external oblique muscles so test it vs. that muscle. Second, the supplements I have found that most often test to treat it appear to be Melia Supreme, as well as Morinda Supreme, Golden Thread Supreme and Olive Leaf Supreme(Supreme Nutrition Products 800-922-1744).
Clinical Tidbits
1. Last month Supreme Nutrition introduced Macuna Supreme. Dr. Richard Carter of Columbus OH recently shared that it can be an effective remedy for restless leg syndrome
2. Candida and genetics
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151120182812.htm
3. Fungal growth in pillow
Been teaching this at seminars and to patients for years. Was nice to come across this article
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/10/051015093046.htm
4. Blood sugar and food reactions
Goes nicely with Dr Philpotts book Victory over Diabetes
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151119133230.htm
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ
1. DVD: Treating the Complex Patient 2014: This 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. Body 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.