Dear Colleagues;
I hope you are well. It was great seeing some of you at the recent ICAK meeting.
Chicago Seminar
We are teaching a seminar in Chicago on Sunday October 8th. You can register here. See flier at bottom of newsletter
New Products
Glypho-X Supreme (Supreme Nutrition Products 1-800-922-1744)
Glypho-X is an herbal combination that was formulated via AK and published research to help the body get rid of and cope with glyphosate (Round Up). You can just google glyphosate to see all the damage it does, though the write up is below and references are on www.supremenutritionproducts.com. Some people say that the gluten sensitivity that is so common these days is actually due to glyphosate exposure. Supreme Nutrition is also offering a free glyphosate test vial (from AK Test Kits) if you order 12 bottles of Glypho-X. For people not ordering 12 you can still order a glyphosate test vial for $10 ppd by calling 800-922-1744. As usual with any order of a new product (Glypho-X in this case) you will get a free test vial of the product (Glypho-X).
With AK analysis Glyphosate will often cause inhibition of a strong indicator muscle though on occasion it only will inhibit a TFL. We found that almost 100% of our patients weaken- the exception being those who eat close to 100% organic.
Glyphosate (Round Up) is a chemical that has been used as an herbicide since the 1970’s. Between the 1970’s and 2016 there has been a 100 times increase in its prevalence, and it is the most commonly used herbicide in the USA today. It is also routinely sprayed on many non-organic crops right before harvesting to help dry out the crops, and increase the harvest. Most GMO crops are bred to be glyphosate resistant so they can spray the crop heavily with it to kill surrounding weeds. In 2015 the World Health Organization classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic in humans”. Glyphosate has been linked to increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut), causing chronic acidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction, altering normal glut flora, stimulating breast cancer cell growth, kidney damage, suppressing cytochrome P450 enzymes, and many other conditions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). Many food products, including some organic ones, have been found to contain high levels of glyphosate residue (8).
One study was done to see if different herbs could contribute protection against damage caused by glyphosphate. The compound contained both Taraxacum official (dandelion) and Arctium lappa (burdock), two components in Glypho-X. In the study glyphosate invoked liver cell death, but after treatment with the herbs, liver cell death decreased by up to 89% (9).
Taraxacum official (dandelion) has been shown to be hepato-protective (10, 11). One study showed taraxacum can lower total cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and increase HDL (12). Another study showed it can help prevent hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis and lower ones risk for coronary artery disease (13). In addition to cardiovascular health taraxacum has been shown to have an anti-influenza viral effect (14). It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (15, 16).
Arctium Lappa (burdock) is plant known for its detoxification properties (17). It acts as an anti-inflammatory by decreasing inflammatory cytokines, IL-6, and TNF-α (18). In addition to being shown to help protect against glyphosate induced liver damage, it has also been shown to be effective in helping protect against multiple other types of chemical induced liver damage (19, 20, 21).
Ocimum basilicum (basil leaf) is a great detoxifier and studies have shown it to increase phase II enzyme activity, being especially helpful with xenobiotic detoxification (22). Similar to taraxacum official and arctium lappa, basil helps to protect against chemical induced liver damage (23). It also has been shown to increase memory recall due to its antioxidant, flavonoid, tannin, and terpenoid levels (24). Studies also show ocimum to possess antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties (25, 26, 27).
Supreme Products and Cytokines, immune function, etc.
This is a partial list derived from journal articles. Some herbs may act as adaptogens as needed by the individual, for instance golden thread is listed to both increase and decrease Th1 as it acts adaptogenically in this instance, as does Scutellaria with Th2, etc.
ü to increase Th1 reishi, melia, ashwagandha, coptis, golden thread, schisandra, olive leaf, endo
ü to decrease Th1 olive leaf, golden thread, ginko, nettle, dan shen, rosemary, papain, coptis, scutellaria
ü to increase Th2 reishi olive leaf, nettle scutellaria
ü to decrease Th2 woad, scutellaria, ashwaghanda, morinda
ü to increase IL1 rosemary, golden thread, schisandra, reishi
ü to increase IL2 ashwagandha, melia, reishi, olive leaf
ü to decrease IL2 schisandra
ü to increase IL3 woad, scutellaria, olive leaf
ü to decrease IL4 woad, ashwagandha scutellaria
ü to increase IL4 BG (body guard) olive scutellaria
ü to decrease IL5 woad schisandra scutellaria
ü to decrease IL 6 and 8 camu, illicium, dan shen, endo morinda schisandra rosemary scutellaria woad olive leaf
ü to decrease IL10- BG, melia olive scutellaria
ü to increase IL12 olive
ü to decrease IL12 scutellaria
ü to decrease IL13 scutellaria
ü to decrease TNF-alpha illicium
ü to increase Tregs scutellaria
ü to decrease Th17 Golden thread, scutellaria ginger, olive leaf, illicium, morinda, schisandra
ü to increase IFN gamma- ashwagandha, melia scutellaria
ü to decrease IFN gamma coptis, illicium olive
ü to decrease TNF alpha ashwagandha, BG, endo, coptis, illicium, manjistha, morinda, schisandra rosemary scutellaria
ü to increase TNF alpha melia
ü to decrease LPS coptis
Misc Articles
1) Fungal Toxins
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170623131520.htm
2) Liver, fat, and immunity
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170421210838.htm
3) Mold contaminated sunflower seeds
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170421103720.htm
4) Antibiotics and Whole Grain
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170428102106.htm
5) High fat diet and gut bacterial
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170622121911.htm
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ
1. DVD or Vimeo: Treating the Complex Patient 2016: 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 http://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/seminar.html
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 Gig Harbor. 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. Noah Lebowitz DC is also available to teach the class.
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.
Treating the Chronic Complex Patient 2017
Drs Michael and Noah Lebowitz
Upcoming Seminar Chicago
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 9am-5pm
Drs. Michael & Noah Lebowitz will be teaching a one day class in Chicago covering the entire Lebowitz Protocol
You will learn quick and easy ways to test for and treat:
· dysbiosis (fungal, parasitic, bacterial, viral, Lyme)
· food sensitivities/toxicities
· metal toxicity
· chemical intolerance
· blood coagulation problems
· mycotoxins
· biofilms
· SIBO
· nutritional deficiencies and reactions etc.
There will also be two new techniques taught for the first time that have proven to be an important piece of the puzzle in helping your chronic patient become more stable, get less recidivism and improve further on their residual symptoms
You will find using these protocols will help many chronic conditions in patients including but not limited to fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, most gastro-intestinal issues, dermatological conditions, Lyme related issues, asthma, headaches of all types, autoimmune issues, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, etc. The class is suited for both the beginning and advanced practitioner.
If you haven't taken Dr. Lebowitz’ class in the last year or two the updated information makes it well worth it to take this class. These techniques have been successful at increasing doctor’s referrals as well give the physician a broader understanding of chronic health issues.
To register go to here. Cost is $250 Students and first year docs as well as assistants can get a 50% discount but must register by phone. Call 970-201-7406. The last 4 of 5 seminars have sold out early as we limit attendance to make sure the workshops gets all the needed individual attention the practitioners need. Please register early to reserve a spot. We will not be filming these classes.
Skills in basic muscle testing (how to discern a strong muscle from a weak one) are the only prerequisites. This class will count towards ICAK diplomate hours if needed.
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