Dear Colleagues;
It is always a pleasure to touch base with all of you and it’s been great having some of you come and get treated and/or taught our work while you enjoy Maui.
SEMINAR NOTICE
I’d like to remind you all that on March 17th Noah and I will be teaching in LA. It might be our only class on the mainland until the fall (we will be teaching at ICAK international in Toulouse, France in June).
Here is the info below and you can register at
https://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/2024Seminars/index.html
LA Seminar Sunday, March 17, 9 AM - 5 PM Los Angeles Airport Marriott 5855 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Dr Michael Lebowitz Dr Noah Lebowitz
This class teaches an effective, easy, and fast way to "diagnose" and treat dysbiosis (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, viral, Lyme), food reactions, lectin sensitivities, metal and chemical toxicity/sensitivity, coagulation issues, organ dysfunction, EMF issues, and much more. It is well suited to both the newcomer to the Lebowitz protocol as well as physicians who have been following Dr. Lebowitz's work for many years. A basic ability to perform manual muscle testing is necessary to utilize these techniques.
Correcting the above mentioned issues can help alleviate many symptoms, including various gastro-intestinal issues, dermatological and respiratory problems, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, inflammatory conditions, fibromyalgia, auto-immune issues, neurological symptoms, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, etc.
New techniques to help eliminate false negatives, which are very common in muscle testing, are discussed and demonstrated as well as false positives, which often occur in supplement testing. The class comes with a full, easy to follow, set of notes as well as a vimeo of a similar class and Drs. Lebowitz are always easily accessible to answer questions you may have after you have started implementing the material.
This technique has been taught to literally 1000’s of physicians and is used worldwide with great success.
Dr. Michael Lebowitz (developer of the protocol) is a prolific writer, having authored 4 books, over 60 articles, and a free monthly newsletter for over 20 years (you can subscribe and read back issues on this site). He attracts patients from around the globe and treats many professional athletes (MLB, NHL, NFL, cyclists, runners, boxers, ballet, etc.), entertainers, as well as many physicians, and everyone else. When treating and correcting dysbiosis (fungus, parasites, bacteria, virus, etc.), food sensitivities, toxic metals and chemicals, nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, structural imbalances, and more, he has found that a majority of chronic and acute symptoms often resolve and the patient is restored to a better state of health. He practices on Maui.
Dr. Noah Lebowitz has been teaching with his father and on his own the last 6 years. He has a practice on Maui, Hawaii and specializes in patients with chronic illness. He has also treated many professional athletes including NHL, MLB, PGA, etc. players. He routinely has patients flying in from out of state, and has made house calls across the USA and to other countries.
The hotel is the Los Angeles Airport Marriot
5855 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045
reserve room here https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1705604831102&key=GRP&app=resvlink for the special seminar rate of $179 per night.
COST for seminar $275 (students enrolled in DC or ND school are $150 upon sending us a copy of your student ID). Chiropractic assistants are also $150 if the employing physician is attending at full price. Upon registering we will provide you with our vimeo which we encourage you to watch beforehand so we can spend more time workshopping than academics. Because the vimeo typically costs $275 once we send it to you, there will be no refunds for the class except for emergencies.
New Product
St. John’s Wort Supreme- Supreme Nutrition products. Before the writeup I want to explain how typically a new product is developed. In this case Dr Steve Gangemi- one of the most well-known AK docs talked to us about how he uses St John’s Wort in his practice but he felt there must be a better-quality source out there, especially in a capsule form. We then contacted our team of sources to find samples of what was out there. The samples came to our office where I typically do blind AK testing on them to see which raw material batch “tests” most efficacious (assuming all the certificates of analysis are fairly comparable). I found one I thought was superior and sent samples to both Dr Noah Lebowitz and Dr Steve Gangemi to see if they concurred, both from an AK standpoint and clinical outcomes. In this case they agreed with our assessment and Supreme then purchased the entire batch of raw materials for encapsulation. Doing it this way we believe is why so many physicians trust our quality and find it most often performs better than what they have on their shelves. Here is the info on
St. John’s Wort Supreme (800-922-1744, shop.supremenutritionproducts.com)
Primary Usage
Mood/serotonin enhancement
Gut support/antimicrobial
Immune modulation
Endocrine support
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering perennial native to temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of Africa. It has been introduced to East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of North and South America.
St John's wort (SJW) has been used in traditional medicine since at least the first century AD, often as a cure-all for many diseases. Today, it’s commonly known to be used as an antidepressant, immune system modulator, and hormonal influencer. It can also have a dramatic influence on the enteric nervous system due to the gut-brain axis relationship.
SJW and Mood:
Regarding mood and specifically depression, SJW appears to be more effective than a placebo and as effective as standard antidepressant medications for mild and moderate depression, often without the side-effects. (1) A 2015 meta-analysis review concluded that SJW has fewer adverse effects than other antidepressants. (2) Overall, there are countless studies proving the effectiveness of SJW to help improve serotonin levels in the body. Due to the gut-brain relationship, this can greatly influence the digestive track and specifically the microbiota.
SJW and the Digestive System:
The main metabolites of SJW, such as hypericin, hyperforin, quercitrin, isoquercitrin, quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin, are shown in traditional Persian medicine to be very beneficial in the management of chronic liver disorders and help with jaundice and as a choleretic medication. (3)
SJW can significantly reverse the pathological symptoms of body weight gain, serum lipid disorders and hepatic steatosis, and also reestablish gut microbial composition and metabolite profiles. (4) Probiotic yeast growth can be stimulated by extracts of medicinal herbs, specifically SJW, and suppress Candida yeasts suggesting a potential benefit of the treatment in diseases that are associated with fungal dysbiosis. One study also showed that the growth of the beneficial yeast S. boulardii was increased 130-fold with SJW. (5)
SJW and the Endocrine System:
St. John’s wort might be helpful for menopausal symptoms, wound healing, and somatic symptom disorder. (6) SJW can influence the testosterone to DHT ratio in both men and women which was consistent with the possible inhibition of 5alpha-reductase. (7) In women using oral contraceptive pills and SJW simultaneously, it appears that SJW does not interfere with the antiandrogenic properties of these BCPs. (8) Though some studies note that SJW can reduce the effectiveness of come birth control pills. (9)
SJW and the Immune System:
SJW has been found to increase Treg cell levels in the spleen, thus improving immune responses. (10) The administration of SJW significantly also has been shown to reduce stress-induced increases in TNF-alpha levels as well as help to mediate the interrelationship between the immune, oxidative defense, and neuroendocrine systems. (11)
Regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection, one study identifies SJW and its active compound hypericin as potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants alpha, beta, delta, and omicron. The antiviral efficacy of this plant has also been shown to be beneficial against the herpes simplex virus, human cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B virus, influenza A virus, and human immunodeficiency virus. (12)
There is also a therapeutic potential of SJW with the management of sleep deprivation-induced anxiety-like behavior and oxidative damage. (13)
SJW Considerations and Precautions:
The most common side effects of SJW is stomach pain, fatigue, and restlessness, though this is uncommon if used correctly. Other more rare effects include photosensitivity and skin irritation, breakthrough bleeding when taking oral contraceptives, and decreased effectiveness of immunosuppressants in those who have had organ transplants. Available data from clinical studies and case reports suggests that St. John's wort is unlikely to inhibit cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 or 2D6, but is likely an inducer of CYP 3A4 and possibly the P-glycoprotein transporter. Examples of conventional medications which may undergo significant CYP 3A4 induction by St. John's wort include cyclosporine, indinavir, and oral contraceptives. (14)
Certain studies link some St. John's wort products with reducing the effectiveness of medicines like birth control pills, heart medications, HIV drugs, cancer medications, and some anticoagulants. (9)
One major precaution to be aware of is the possibility of “Serotonin syndrome.” This can occur when a SSRI medication (e.g. Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac) is given with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drug (e.g. Marplan, Nardil), slowing the breakdown of serotonin. (MAOIs elevate levels of serotonin as well as norepinephrine and dopamine.) Headaches, confusion, agitation, cardiovascular symptoms, and digestive symptoms often occur in serotonin syndrome. St. John’s wort, 5-HTP, tryptophan, and high tyramine foods (smoked, pickled, and fermented meats, as well as seafood and many yeast products) can also increase the risk of serotonin syndrome if combined with an MAOI drug. (15)
Dosage: 1-2 capsules 3 times per day. This is our official recommendation.
Clinically, Dr Stephen Gangemi has found this dosing to work well for him:
1 capsule two times per day to start for those with mild serotonin imbalances or gut impairment. Sometimes up to 3 capsules 3 t.i.d. is indicated for more extreme cases. Have the patient slowly increase the dose every 4-5 days.
Precautions: Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid excess exposure to UV radiation while taking. This herb can interact with antidepressants, oral contraceptives, and other prescription medication. Consult your physician before taking if on any prescription medicine.
References can be found at shop.supremenutritionproducts.com
Short Case history by Dr Phil Opelt, Fall Creek WI
Had a new patient in mid-November, came in with achy and weak hands ever since going on BP medication early 2022. Her symptoms were greatly exacerbated after getting Covid in August 2022. At her initial visit her indicator muscle was inhibited by bacteria 3, spk protein from J Dunn kit, and Mg ADP. And she tested for Artemesia Supreme, Takesumi Supreme, Systemic Enzyme Complex from Pure encapsulations and CellFood. Just had a follow up with her 2 days ago and she said 4 days after starting the supplements all her pain went away and hasn’t come back since. Thought it was a quick cool success story for some of your supplements and AK testing.
1 Lebowitz Protocol June 2022 Seminar on Vimeo - Professionally filmed in 4K in the office
This class teaches an effective, easy, and fast way to "diagnose" and treat dysbiosis (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, viral, Lyme), food reactions, lectin sensitivities, metal and chemical toxicity/sensitivity, coagulation issues, organ dysfunction, EMF issues, and much more. It is well suited to both the newcomer to the Lebowitz protocol as well as physicians who have been following Dr. Lebowitz's work for many years.
http://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/seminar.html
A basic ability to perform manual muscle testing is necessary to utilize these techniques. Correcting the above mentioned issues can help alleviate many symptoms, including various gastro-intestinal issues, dermatological and respiratory problems, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, inflammatory conditions, fibromyalgia, auto-immune issues, neurological symptoms, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, etc.
New techniques to help eliminate false negatives, which are very common in muscle testing, are discussed and demonstrated as well as false positives, which often occur frequently in supplement testing. The class comes with a full, easy to follow, set of notes and Drs. Lebowitz is always easily accessible to answer questions you may have after you have started implementing the material.
This is the most in-depth, as well as the highest quality, seminar we have ever recorded.
In addition to the seminar itself we have a 15 minute recording of Dr. Michael Lebowitz taking a new patient history. We also have a 25 minute video on what to expect on a follow-up visit and how to approach continued care.
2. Personal Seminars with Dr. Lebowitz: Dr. Lebowitz teaches seminars to one or two doctors at a time at his office on Maui. This is probably the best way to learn our protocols with a personalized, hands on experience. To schedule one of these classes you need to either have watched the above vimeo or already taken a class with Dr. Lebowitz over the past 5 years. Cost depends on who long the session lasts (usually 3 to 5 hours depending on your needs). Fee is $150 per hour of class. For more info or to schedule call us at 970-623-9565. Noah Lebowitz DC is also available to teach the class (and sometimes you get us both).
3. Lebowitz protocol kit- 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. With the majority of our patients, this is the only kit we use.
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- It explains how the Levitical Priests dealt with fungal dysbiosis, biofilms, etc. both preventatively and treatment wise as well as the reasons behind some of the other health laws of the Torah. $1.99 on kindle. It is a short easy to understand book and fascinating for the student of health and the Bible God's Preventative Medicine