Read the full article by Mahesh Prabhu here.

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Abram Hoffer, MD, Ph.D. (1917-2009), a founder of Orthomolecular Medicine was a world-renowned Canadian doctor and biochemist that treated over five thousand patients with mental disorders (including schizophrenia, drug/alcohol addiction, and psychosis) through better nutrition, micronutrients, and megavitamin therapy. Dr. Abram Hoffer, a pioneer of holistic nutritional/vitamin therapy, died in May 2009 at the age of 91. For over 50 years, Dr. Abram Hoffer personally took 4,500 mg (4.5 grams) of Niacin (Vitamin B-3) along with other supplements. Dr. Abram Hoffer was a prolific researcher and writer, wrote over 30 books and 600 peer-reviewed medical journal articles (most of which were ignored by mainstream medicine), and was productive until 2 weeks prior to his death (age 91).

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Damask rose is one of the oils highlighted for trauma.

https://www.the-cma.org.uk/Articles/-Aromatherapy-Effectiveness-5-Studies-to-Support-this-Holistic-Healing-Treatment-6518/

https://www.aromaticplant.org/

is another great resource regarding plant helaing.

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Dr. George of Jing Herbs delves into Deer Antler and its many benefits for health, energy, longevity, creativity, and libido.

It’s not so well known how deer antler supplements can support a woman’s hormone levels too, at all stages, including menopause. They can bring oestrogen levels up in older women and even out menstrual ups and downs in younger women.

Deer antler essence is best absorbed sublingually and bucally.

Jing Herbs Deer Antler Essence 2 Fl. Oz. Liquid Extract

The rest of these notes are extracted from information from Jing Herbs and Dragon Herbs.

Deer grazing on wild Reishi – a Korean longevity painting

Deer Antler is believed in the Orient, and by many around the world, to strengthen all aspects of a person’s life. It’s a Yin jing tonic and warm Yang tonic, although it is also known to provide Yin Jing and helps both sexes.

It supports adrenal, reproductive and brain functions. Extracts of Deer Antler have been found to strengthen the central nervous system and the heart. Deer Antler is used to improve mental power.

Deer Antler is mainly used as a rejuvenating agent. Short term use is believed to quickly build strength and power, while consistent long-term use is believed to rebuild deep life force, preserve youthfulness and to support the potential for a long life.

Deer are not generally killed for their antler. The soft antler of the deer is painlessly removed from the deer when it has grown just two or three spikes and is still covered by velvet. The deer grow new antlers that same season and this second growth is not harvested. In the case of suppliers such as Jing herbs and Dragon Herbs the product is carefully sourced from farms where the deer are very well cared for and are allowed to roam wild during the day.

The tip of the antler is the most potent part because it contains the most active substances. The “tip” is the last inch of the antler, which is the active growing part of the Deer Antler.

In the spring antlers naturally grow at an astounding rate of almost 2 cm daily. At approximately day 60 of the growing cycle, the deer are gathered together from the free range, and the antlers are harvested under the auspices of licensed and trained veterinarians. After a few days, when it has been determined that the animals are all in good health, they are returned the free range for the remainder of the year.

After harvesting the antlers are freeze dried and then sliced into thin wafers. It is these thin slices tthat arer processed to produce  Deer Antler Essence.

Minerals and Trace Minerals present in deer antler

Calcium(Ca)- provides structure for healthy bones and teeth, it is also an essential element for nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. It is also interesting to note in the Taoist tradition that this mineral has a calming effect on the spirit.

Copper(Cu)-necessary for the production of red blood cells, bones and nerves.

Iron(Fe)- essential for the ability of red blood cells to transport oxygen to every cell in the body.

Manganese(Mn)- essential for the production and development of bones and connective tissue, and for the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

Magnesium(Mg)- very important in making calcium bio-available and essential in metabolic reactions and the storing and releasing of energy in the cells.

Phosphorus(P)- another element of bones and teeth, and is a component of the vast majority of metabolic reactions.

Potassium(K)- essential to all nerve and muscle functions.

Selenium(Se)-one of the bodies’ most powerful antioxidants and essential to a strong immune system.

Sodium(Na)- essential in osmotic pressure regulation and nerve and muscle function.

Sulfur(S)- an essential component of hormones, vitamins, proteins , amino acids and insulin.

Zinc(Zn)- an important mineral in optimal immune function also part of the enzymes involved in digestion and respiration and it is necessary for normal wound healing and healthy skin.

Proteins

There are several proteins found in deer antler, but the major one is Collagen in the forms of Type I,II,III,IV,VI and X. This protein is a major component of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks the body uses to construct proteins and are the structural materials in the cell. They are directly involved in the growth and repair of all tissue in the body. Deer antler contains both essential and non-essential amino acids, they are:

Alanine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Arginine, Cysteine, Glutamine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Histidine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Orthinine, Serine, Proline, Taurine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Tyrosine and Valine.

Growth Factors

When we are young, the concentration of growth factors is relatively high which promotes lean muscle mass and low body fat. But as we age, the production of growth factors slowly begins to decline and the muscles begin to atrophy and body fat begins to be deposited especially for inactive individuals. The growth factors found in deer antler are the following:

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1(IGF-1) and Factor 2 (IGF-2). Has an anabolic effect on muscle mass, helps maintain normal fat distribution, helps promote bone health and nerve health. Insulin-like growth factors are also involved in the metabolism of glucose.

Epidermal Growth Factor(EGF). Have an effect on the growth and maintenance of bones, promoting protein and fat metabolism, stimulating cartilage growth, and thickening and lengthening bones in children. EGFs also have growth promoting action on the skin.

Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF). This growth factor is responsible for priming the cell to enter the cycle of cell division; it also assists other growth factors to stimulate and regulate the re-growth of blood vessels to wound sites and damaged bone.

Interleukins

These endogenous pyrogens belong to a family of chemical messengers called cytokines. Cytokines stimulate the immune response and activate the phagocyte cells.

Interleukin 1- T cell activation by macrophages, fever induction, inflammation promotion.

Interleukin 2- T and B cell differentiation and mitosis.

Interleukin 6- Stimulates the proliferation and killing activities of T cells.

Interleukin 12- promotes the proliferation of Natural Killer cells and promotes cell-mediated.

Some of the therapeutic benefits include:

Improved athletic performance.

Anti-inflammatory properties.

Accelerated wound healing.

Improved lean muscle mass.

Increased production of red blood cells.

Improved mental facility and acuity.

Anabolic and growth stimulating properties.

Healthy libido and sexual function.

Increased sense of well being.

Support for the whole endocrine system.

Support of the cardio vascular system.

Improvement in arthritic conditions.

Slow the deteriorating effect of ageing.

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The astounding benefits of red light therapy for neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s)
What red and near-infrared light therapy (photobiomodulation) is
How Hashimoto’s patients can treat hypothyroidism with red light therapy
Why photobiomodulation is a popular research topic
Are there any areas where manufacturers claim red light therapy benefits (without science to back it up)?
How to use photobiomodulation for fat loss, and strength gain
Can you overdose on red light therapy? If so, what are the side effects?
Comparing LED and Laser devices
Why photobiomodulation can help during cancer treatment

What is near-infrared and red light therapy? (4:12)
Why there is so much research done on photobiomodulation (9:49)
Why red light therapy benefits aren’t well known in conventional medicine (12:17)
The conditions that photobiomodulation is particularly useful for (17:19)
Treatment of autoimmune conditions with near-infrared and red light therapy (24:22)
Red light therapy benefits – fat loss and building muscle (27:09)
How photobiomodulaton can be used to treat cancer therapy side effects (35:17)
Are there any areas where manufacturers falsely claim red light therapy benefits? (42:17)
The mechanisms of red light therapy (43:43)
Comparing LED devices to laser devices (58:29)
Treatment frequencies – how often should you get treatment to get red light therapy benefits? (1:16:57) Why some get affected by red light therapy and others don’t (19:20)
Sunlight – is it as effective as targeted red light therapy? (1:22:20)

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Natural immunity as protective as vaccine induced immunity

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7104e1.htm#contribAff

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BBC Article

By Dr John Campbell

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Should we bring down a fever or does it serve a purpose?

Stephen A Hoption Cann PhD
Clinical Professor, School of Population & Public Health
Faculty of Medicine | University of British Columbia

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“When it comes to trauma, anxiety and PTSD, and the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, it’s not just the state that you are in or that you go into. It’s how you got there and whether or not you had anything to do with it.”

Dr. David Spiegel, MD psychiatrist and PhD.

Huberman Lab Podcast #49

In this episode, Professor Huberman discusses fear and trauma, including the neural circuits involved in the “threat reflex” and how specific experiences and memories come to activate that system. He also discuss how our body is involved in trauma and fear. First, he describes the logic of fear mechanisms and how “top-down” processing– meaning connections from the parts of the brain that assign meaning to our feelings, are involved in fear and erasing fears and traumas. Then he discusses what successful fear and trauma treatment must include and consider various treatments for whether they meet that standard, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ketamine and other drug-assisted therapies and more. He also reviews new data on how 5 minutes per day of deliberate, self-imposed stress can erase fear and depression. And he reviews the role that social connection plays in erasing or maintaining fears by activating specific molecular pathways in the brain and body. Finally, he reviews supplementation with over-the-counter compounds for their effects on anxiety and fear and when to take them, if at all.

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Is your home making you sick? Ours was.

From 2009 to 2012, Nick was suffering from a whole range of unexplained symptoms like lethargy, allergies, chronic fatigue, inflammation and more. It was only when we discovered an outbreak of toxic mold in our Bondi apartment in 2015 that we realised what was happening — his body had been invaded by toxic mold spores, and his immune and nervous systems were going haywire.

This discovery sparked a giant deep dive for us. We moved out of our apartment that afternoon, and went on to learn everything we possibly could about toxic mold and how to rid it from our living spaces and our bodies. Along the way, we were horrified to discover that toxic mold illness is alarmingly common, and yet so few people — including health experts — understand this devastating disease, and how to avoid and treat it.

To help shed light on this situation, we’re joined on the show today by Dr Sandeep Gupta, MD — a specialist general practitioner, a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), a recipient of multiple fellowships (including from the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) in 2008 and from the RACGP in 2010), and creator of the flagship online program, ‘Mold Illness Made Simple’.

Dr Gupta’s story starts out very similarly to ours. He first became interested in mold illness when he and his partner were exposed to a water-damaged building after the 2011 Brisbane floods and began developing a variety of serious and unexplained symptoms. He wanted to understand the root cause of mold illness, so sought out the research of Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD — a pioneer and leader in the field — and became Surviving Mold certified in 2014. He now works to give patients and practitioners a way to understand this complex topic and teaches them how to utilise proven, effective, holistic treatments and healing strategies.

This episode is one that’s very near to our hearts. The data, research and strategies that Dr Gupta shares here contain the exact kind of info that could have saved us from months and months of symptoms, frustration, questions, and heartache back in… so we’re very passionate about getting this message out as far and wide as possible! If you or someone you love suffer from unexplained symptoms that you’ve never been able to heal or trace to a source, I implore you to listen to this conversation as soon as humanly possible to see if YOUR home could be the source of your heartache too.

So if you want to discover the surprising ways that mold can invade your living environment without you even knowing, the different symptoms that can signal mold toxicity in the body, and the best ways to break the cycle of illness and return to peak health, then pop in those earbuds… this one’s for you.

In this episode we chat about:
The healing power of juice — including our go-to recipe for delicious vegetable juice to promote peak health and digestion (03:57)
Dr. Gupta’s personal experience with mold toxicity, and the inside story of Nick’s struggle with toxic mold exposure (07:45)
The 3 types of mold-related illness and why they are almost always misdiagnosed (this part is both fascinating and scary) (14:26)
What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and how to tell if you have it? (Plus the amazing natural compounds that can kick start the healing process) (21.06)
How to test your house for toxic mold — including the top things to look out for, the surprising places mold hides, plus the crucial professional tests to get done (27:08)
What to do if your house is mold ridden and you can’t move (33:46)
The 3 different types of fungi and how they can embed themselves in soft materials and your body (39:48)
Why eating living foods will nourish you like no other diet, and why you want to fill your plate with foods containing biophotons and enzymes for their amazing detox properties (47:57)
Episode resources:
Lotus Holistic Medicine (website)
Toxic by Neil Nathan (amazon)
Neil Nathan MD (website)
Bulletproof (website)
MitoZen (website)
Ritchie Shoemaker, MD (website)
Fungi Perfecti | Paul Stamets (website)
ERMI Test (website)
Air Oasis | Love The Air You Breathe (website)
Amino Acids | Better Health (website)
Veganism, Whole Person Enlightenment And Spiritual Nutrition With Dr. Gabriel Cousens (podcast)
Conscious Eating By Gabriel Cousens (amazon)
‘Mold Illness Made Simple’ program — get 10% off with code Melissa (buy)
Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honored that you’re here and would be SO grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple podcasts, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.

P.S. Please seek advice from a qualified holistic practitioner before starting any new health practice.

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