Dear Colleagues;
I hope you are well. Noah had a great seminar in Minneapolis and we hope to see many of you at our May 12th Dallas seminar where we will be teaching our whole protocol. To find more info and sign up go to https://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/2019Seminars/Dallas.html.
New Product- (Supreme Nutrition Products 800-922-1744) Japanese Knotweed Supreme
I have known about Japanese Knotweed since I used to forage it in the 1960’s-1970’s. It has been hard to find a source that passed all of our in-house testing until now (the plant is great at adsorbing toxins from the soil so most sources fail our tests). Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica, or You Ji Hu Zhang in Chinese) is native to eastern Asia. It is most famously known for containing high amounts of resveratrol. Unlike foods like grapes or drinking wine, Japanese Knotweed contains mostly trans-resveratrol, which is the form best absorbed and used in one’s body. Resveratrol is a type of phenolic compound called stilbenes and acts as an antioxidant. Japanese Knotweed also contains other beneficial components such as emodin, flavonoids (including rutin and quercetin), oleanolic acid, etc.
At Supreme Nutrition Products we believe that whole plants (not an extract) often work better than extracts that alter the normal ratios found in nature. Resveratrol is the main and best-known component of Japanese Knotweed, but as shown in studies below, there is great synergy between the components of Japanese Knotweed, which have benefits that either isolate does not possess
on its own.
One of the most studied benefits of resveratrol are its benefits with reducing cardiovascular disease. It has been shown to decrease low-density lipoprotein–cholesterol oxidation and platelet aggregation as well as having antiatherosclerotic and vasorelaxation action (1). New studies have also shown how it can induce autophagy and regenerate myocardial ischemic tissue treated with stem cells. In a study on rats, resveratrol decreased inflammatory cell infiltration, decreased and cardiac fibrosis (2).
With resveratrol being a known anti-inflammatory, it has been looked at to help with arthritis. A recent study showed resveratrol suppresses apoptosis and inflammatory signaling through its actions on the NF-κB pathway in human chondrocytes (3). Also it has been shown that resveratrol is an effective inhibitor of chondrocyte apoptosis in vitro by Inhibiting IL-1β–Induced stimulation of caspase-3 (4). Similar to taking a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, it inhibits COX-2–derived prostaglandin E2 synthesis (5). Injection of resveratrol into the knees of those suffering from osteoarthritis showed that it might protect cartilage against the development of experimentally induced inflammatory arthritis (6).
Resveratrol has also been shown to potentially help with Alzheimer’s, liver disease, age induced cognitive decline, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis (7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13). Studies have even shown it to cause similar benefits in the body as when undergoing calorie restriction therapy (14).
Japanese Knotweed itself has been shown to be a potent antimicrobial, including against drug resistant bacteria. In one study it showed complete inhibition of pathogen growth and did not induce resistance to the active components (15). It has also been shown to inhibit streptococcus mutans and streptococcus sobrinus, potentially helping with dental plaque formation and subsequent dental caries formation (16). Multiple components of Japanese Knotweed were shown to synergistically
work against Influenza A virus, including H1N1 (17). Emodin, one of the active components of Japanese Knotweed has been shown to inhibit Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) replication as well as Coxsakievirus virus. (18, 19). Studies have shown it to be very effective against Propionibacterium acnes biofilm (20).
Due to these properties some of the top Lyme Literate Doctors in the field have called Japanese Knotweed the most important herb in regards to helping those with Lyme Disease.
Dosage: 1-2 pills 3x per day
Do not take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your physician before taking if on any prescription blood thinners. Discontinue use two weeks before undergoing surgery.
If you go to our website you can see the names etc. of the research articles sited above.
CASE HISTORY- Dr Noah Lebowitz
Had a male patient in his 60's I first saw Dec. 18 2018. Overall a very healthy guy with minimal complaints.
The reason he came and saw me was starting in early 2015 he developed A-fib. He had been on a heart protocol the past 2 years that involved taking approx. 30 supplements per day (Bruce West heart protocol) but the symptoms had continued to get worse. They were averaging 2-3 episodes per month, but with 7 in the preceding 2 months. Taking Metoprolol would relieve the symptoms in 2-3 hours.
He had been under regular chiropractic care, so I didn't do any structural work on him.
Testing found a weakening to the following vials (AK Test Kits Lebowitz protocol kit 970-201-7406): Fungus 1, Mycoplasma, Mycotoxin, Parasite 2 - internal, Protozoa, Chicken, Caffeine, Peanuts, Sugar, Zein, Fibrinogen, Glyphosate, Industrial and Environmental 1-2, Chromium, Nickel, Platinum, Silver.
In addition to avoiding the foods and going on a fungal diet, I took him off all of his current supplements except a trace mineral supplement and vitamin D and had him take Dan Shen Supreme, Scuttelaria Supreme, Vidanga Supreme (Supreme Nutrition), and Magnesium Citrate/Malate (Pure Encapsulations).
I didn't see him again until March 12th.
He was doing some traveling over the holidays. Due to this he slowly started the products and didn't fully start taking the herbs and doing the diet till Jan 15.
Had coffee and alcohol over Christmas, New Years.
-Had 1 a-fib New Years eve. Took Metoprolol
-Jan 10 had another episode. Still not fully on protocol.
Since January 10 (2 months), he has had zero episodes of a-fib. He remained on the supplements the whole time.
He said he had only cut his caffeine 50% and was still having 1-2 beers per week.
He was ecstatic since he hadn't gone this long without an episode since 2015.
On the second visit I found:
Parasite 2 - external, Virus 1, Lactose, Pesticide 3
For supplements I had him stop Scuttelaria. Vidanga continued to test well (possibly due to the methylation issues?) as did Magnesium. I added in 1 bottle of Reishi Supreme
It was great to see how fast his symptoms resolved (no issues at all once fully starting on the protocol)!
Classified
D.C wanted to join very successful Wellness Practice on 60th Street & Park Avenue, brand new custom built office. The practice is Subluxation based, incorporating, AK , SOT and Functional Medicine. We combine the best of the past and Present. If you are dedicated to helping and changing lives and not afraid of hard work then please apply. Please email me your Resume to drbland@drronaldbland.com
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ
1. DVD or Vimeo: Treating the Complex Patient 2018: 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. Seminar DVD or VIMEO
2. Personal Seminars with Dr. Lebowitz: Dr. Lebowitz teaches seminars to one or two doctors at a time at his offices in Hawaii and Gig Harbor, WA. 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 https://www.amazon.com/Body-Restoration-Owners-Manual-ebook/dp/B0050653C4/
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. Body Restoration Cookbook
6. God’s Preventative Medicine- my latest book. 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 God's Preventative Medicine