An Arizona man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease has figured out how to halt and reverse the symptoms, but discovered that no one seems to care. Hans Bogensberger, an 82-year-old retired nuclear physicist from Sun City, believes the principles of quantum physics explain what happened and would like to share how he did it with others suffering from the disease.
He didn't just stop the disease from progressing, but he reversed the symptoms. The hair on the top of his head has started growing back. He now competes in fencing and is the fencing champion for his age group in Arizona.
Parkinson's occurs when the body doesn't produce enough dopamine, destroying or disabling brain cells and neurons. This results in tremors, loss of balance, hallucinations, loss of memories and more. Until now, Parkinson's could not be stopped, only slowed.
Bogensberger developed Parkinson's in his late 60s or early 70s, and it progressed to the stage where he could hardly walk. He lost his long and short-term memory, and could no longer create poetry or remember geography and science.
Two or three years ago, entering his 80s and feeling miserable with all of the symptoms, Bogensberger felt like returning to the sport of saber fencing, which he played when he was 13 to 14 years old. It was one of a few simple things his brain could easily remember. He could barely stand up to do it.
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Dr. Aaron Hartman - Richmond Functional Medicine
I often receive questions about CBD & THC. My patients wonder if one (or both) might be helpful for them. They ask about the benefits and risks, and they want to know how they might find a quality product that is safe and effective. Are you also wondering if they’re right for you?
In this article, I’m going to tackle the most common questions surrounding CBD & THC.
We’ll start with the basics, types of CBD products, and their effects. We’ll learn the differences between CBD & THC and uncover the intricacies of full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate CBD. Finally, we’ll talk about how you can find a clean, safe product.
Get ready to demystify CBD & THC in order to make informed choices for your health and well-being.
Defining Some Terms
There is a lot of confusion around this topic, so let’s begin by defining some of the terms.
Cannabis is the genus of plant which includes marijuana and hemp.
Marijuana is used to describe cannabis with more than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the mind-altering substance in marijuana that produces the traditional “high”. One very important fact to know about marijuana is that, because of hybridization since the 1960s, most plants today have a much higher concentration of THC.
Hemp is a cannabis plant that has 0.3% or less THC; hemp does not produce psychoactive effects.
CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive substance derived from the cannabis plant.
In general, hemp plants contain more CBD, while marijuana plants contain more THC.
While Delta 9 is the “natural” THC that we’re more familiar with, Delta 8 is a newer version that is somewhat of a “designer drug.” It’s a slightly modified form of THC and tends to be less potent than regular Delta 9 THC, but there are still significant side effects. The doses tend to be a little higher. Since it’s less regulated, it’s difficult to know what dose you’re getting or the quality of the product.
Full-Spectrum & Broad-Spectrum CBD vs CBD Isolates
Full-Spectrum CBD Products — extract substances from the entire plant, so these naturally include trace amounts of THC.
Broad-Spectrum CBD Products — include all of the beneficial compounds, including those with anti-inflammatory effects. However, the THC molecule is removed in broad-spectrum products.
CBD Isolates — include a pure form of CBD. CBD isolates only contain CBD and none of the other plant compounds.
The problem with CBD isolates is that we’re learning that other non-CBD plant compounds can be very beneficial — enhancing the benefits of CBD. We call this the “entourage effect,” meaning that many of the benefits derived from CBD are the result of the hundreds of other types of cannabinoids, such as terpenes, plant phytosterols, chemicals, and omega 3s.
Because of this entourage effect, in order to get a result similar to a full-spectrum product, the dosing of a straight CBD isolate must be nearly ten times higher. To put it into perspective, a full-spectrum CBD dose of 10 mg is as strong as 40 mg of a pure CBD isolate, which is more expensive and more difficult to source. Higher doses also come with more side effects, so that is another benefit to a full-spectrum CBD product vs an isolate.
Medical use of these products has shifted toward clean, full-spectrum products which include all of the cannabinoids. Again, these do have a little bit of THC, since it occurs naturally in the plant. However, CBD tends to counteract some of the effects that come from the THC, so when using a full-spectrum product, you’re less likely to get the side effects related to THC. It’s very important to know that using a full-spectrum CBD product can possibly cause a drug urine test to have a positive result for THC.
It’s also helpful to know that you can’t really get intoxicated from CBD. Even at high doses, you might experience a sedative effect and feel tired, but CBD doesn’t have the psychoactive effects of THC. This makes CBD much more useful for the general population.
Full-spectrum products include a variety of different compounds that can benefit the whole body using the endocannabinoid system with a lower dose and fewer side effects.
For these reasons, I recommend using full-spectrum products.
Why is CBD Such a Hot Topic in Medicine?
Exploring the Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a fairly recent medical discovery providing opportunities for new pharmaceuticals and therapies.
CBD and THC affect the body through the ECS. This system spans your entire body and regulates important functions. It oversees essential jobs in various areas like memory, emotions, sleep, pain, body temperature, and even how we handle inflammation, immunity, and appetite.
Cannabinoid receptors — you may have heard of them referred to as CB1 receptors — are primarily on neurons in your brain. These receptors are like the conductor of an orchestra, regulating body temperature, hormones, heart rate, and many other functions of the body’s regulatory systems. Our bodies naturally produce cannabis-like substances — called endocannabinoids — to regulate systems in the body.
We also have another type of cannabinoid receptor — called CB2 — which works more in the immune system. These receptors control many functions in the GI tract including pain and inflammation. Since immune cells are found throughout the body, you can see how modulating these CB2 receptors can have many useful effects. Stimulating this CB2 receptor also does not result in the “high” that comes with stimulating the CB1 receptor. Many drug companies and researchers are excited about the potential new drugs and therapies that could use the CB2 receptor.
The Benefits and Risks of CBD & THC Products
So what benefits do we see in the use of these products? We now have over 40 years of valuable research, which offers significant insight into the effects of these substances.
Therapeutic Uses for CBD & THC
We know that the dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system can impact various conditions including heart inflammation, pancreatitis, and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. While more research needs to be done, CBD & THC are being studied for their therapeutic use in these conditions. In animal models, activating the endocannabinoid system with CBD & THC demonstrates potential in controlling tumor and tissue growth as well as reducing cancerous inflammatory cells.
These findings hint at potential applications, but what about real-world usage?
Evidence-based effectiveness of CBD & THC centers around three key areas: anxiety, pain, and sleep. These domains have garnered extensive attention from clinical and pharmaceutical research, as well as people seeking relief. When we consider how anxiety, pain, and sleep relate to the gut, immune system, and neurological functions, the significance of the endocannabinoid system becomes evident.
THC has significant benefits for anxiety, pain, and sleep. This is why full-spectrum CBD products that do have small amounts of THC can be advantageous. I prefer full-spectrum CBD products because I find them to be the most beneficial due to the benefits of all of the plant compounds working together, including a small amount of THC.
Some of these compounds are terpenes, which are plant chemicals that come from herbs. Cannabis contains terpenes, and so a full-spectrum CBD product has a lot of terpenes as well. Terpenes can have anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and gut-healing effects. Some of the research on the tumor growth inhibitory and brain protection effects of CBD is related to terpenes. There’s also a lot of interesting research coming out using CBD to protect the brain from traumatic brain injuries. The question is, is it purely a CBD response? Or is it from this entourage effect? Probably a little bit of both.
Risks & Side Effects
Most of the risks and side effects of these substances center around THC. An obvious side-effect is the intoxicating effect caused by THC.
What are some other side effects people can get from THC that are worrisome?
Psychosis — Breaks with Reality
About 5% of the population is susceptible to psychotic episodes triggered by THC. Psychosis is a break from reality that might include paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, confused thinking, and altered speech. While it is usually temporary, for some people cannabis-induced psychosis never truly goes away.
Psychological Disorders
THC use — whether from marijuana or a THC product — can also trigger the onset of other serious psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. THC use over time can uncover tendencies toward these disorders, which is very concerning.
Because today’s marijuana and THC products have much higher concentrations of THC, they’re so much more powerful than the marijuana from the 60s and 70s. That is why we’re seeing more of these tragic side effects.
Stunted Brain Development
THC can block brain development, which is very concerning for young people. The adolescent brain, particularly the frontal lobe, continues to develop into the late 20s. The reason that 18-year-old males tend to have less foresight and are prone to riskier behavior is that the prefrontal cortex is not completely developed. When young people use THC, that development can be blocked, which can potentially prevent the brain from fully developing.
Synaptic Lengthening
Another concern I have is something called synaptic lengthening, which can happen with long-term THC use. Lengthening synapses slow the transmission of nerve potentials, so nerves have a more difficult time communicating. This can cause disinhibition syndrome, which is the loss of motivation and drive.
Reduced Testosterone in Men
Long-term THC use in men can lower testosterone levels and increase estrogen. This can cause increased breast gynecomastia, which is the enlargement of breast tissue. You may have heard this referred to as “man boobs.”
Exposure to Heavy Metals and Toxins
Because there are no quality standards when it comes to Delta 8 products, these products are more likely to contain solvents, heavy metals, and other chemicals. So Delta 8 products are more likely to cause toxin exposures, which is something to consider when thinking about Delta 8 THC products versus your standard THC Delta 9 or your other CBD products
As you can see, risks associated with THC are serious and can include psychosis, potential psychological disorders, brain development hindrance in adolescents, synaptic lengthening, lower testosterone in men, and toxin exposure in Delta 8 products.
Is it Safe to Grow My Own?
I get many questions about the safety of smoking or consuming marijuana, and whether growing it is a safer way to source it. This is an important question. I have several concerns around marijuana in general:
The marijuana we have today has been hybridized and cross-pollinated to have MUCH more THC than the backyard marijuana of the ‘60s. Today’s marijuana is extremely potent.
All of the other risks listed above — including reduced testosterone, male breast enlargement, psychosis, and synaptic lengthening — become even more prevalent from the use of marijuana with higher THC levels.
Especially in young people, marijuana can push people into psychosis. THC can bring out underlying tendencies toward bipolar, mania, and schizophrenia.
My biggest concern with backyard marijuana is that it increases the likelihood our young people will try it. This is extremely risky due to the high THC content. Because their brains are not fully developed yet, they have a much higher risk of:
Schizophrenia, bipolar, or mania
Synaptic lengthening, which causes disinhibition syndrome and a lack of drive
Stunted brain development
Suppressed testosterone
Infertility
40–60% of our youth have tried marijuana. If you consider that 5% of the population is at risk for psychosis, that is an alarming number of our youth at risk for life-altering mental conditions resulting from trying marijuana.
How Can I Find a Safe Product?
One of the reasons I prefer full-spectrum CBD products is that they have a larger therapeutic window. This just means that there is a wider range of dosing that is safe and effective with minimal side effects. In medicine, we are seeing that the use of THC products, even the pharmaceutical versions, is waning because of the safety and efficacy of full-spectrum products.
Sourcing a CBD product is very similar to sourcing any other kind of supplement. You want to ensure you are buying a clean product that is not tainted with chemicals or heavy metals. Buying from a trusted manufacturer is important so that you know that it’s been tested appropriately. I recently wrote a detailed article on how to vet your supplements, so I won’t go into all of those points here. However, there are two specific concerns when it comes to CBD and THC products that you should be aware of:
Crops are often sprayed with pesticides, mercurial arsenates, and other chemicals which can wind up in the end product, so sourcing and testing are key. No matter what kind of product you use, it is imperative that you know your source. You want to make sure you’re getting a clean product.
CBD should be extracted using a distillation process so that the product is actually cleaned. Other products are extracted using solvents, which can contaminate the end-product.
Recommended Product
It is very important to me that any product I recommend, first and foremost, does no harm. I make sure that the products I recommend are clean, safe, and have been tested.
The kinds of quality products I want to recommend are similar to the ones currently being researched and studied at the NIH and universities such as the University of Colorado and the Eastern Virginia Medical Center. We use these high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade products.
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According to Dr. Buchoff, if every pet owner did this one thing that costs little or nothing to do, there would be a lot fewer vets, simply because their services wouldn't be needed like they are now. It is so crucial to your pet's health, it's a travesty every pet owner isn't already doing it.
One of my longtime holistic veterinary medicine friends, Dr. Gerald Buchoff, was nominated for a Game Changer Award by Paula W.
Dr. Buchoff has been an integrative veterinarian since 1995 and is a former president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
He's the director of Longevity Veterinary Center in Whippany, New Jersey, a 15,000 square foot hospital that provides both holistic and emergency veterinary care
Dr. Buchoff created Dr. B's Raw Diet, Longevity, is made from locally sourced ingredients designed to help your pet reach optimal health
His No. 1 health tip for pet parents is to keep your pet well hydrated
One of my longtime holistic veterinary medicine friends, Dr. Gerald Buchoff, was nominated for a Game Changer Award by Paula W. As an integrative veterinarian since 1995, and a former president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Buchoff is a wealth of knowledge on how to prevent chronic diseases and enhance longevity in pets.
In fact, he's the director of Longevity Veterinary Center in Whippany, New Jersey, a 15,000 square foot hospital that provides both holistic and emergency veterinary care. "I'm trying to find a holistic veterinarian who does emergency work," Dr. Buchoff says. "That's a word I'd love to get out."
Spreading the Word — Integrative Modalities Save Pets' Lives
Dr. Buchoff loves what he does — just ask his wife. "I can't wait to get to work. My wife will agree with that. If I go on vacation, I'm thinking about work. I can't wait to get back. But of course, I love the science. I love the challenge of the cases, that kind of thing. I hope every veterinarian does," he says.
While he loves working with individual pets and their owners, he also wants to get the word out that holistic care can improve pets' health and well-being:
"What I really, really love is each individual pet, one at a time with their owner. I love the people. It's a very personal profession as you know, and I just enjoy that so much that, that one-on-one.
But at the same time, I want to spread the word. I want to get other veterinarians. I want more competition. I want to get more veterinarians in the area to take on certain holistic modalities, which anybody can fit into their practice. And that's a whole other discussion. I want to get more pet owners to realize how much other modalities, these integrated modalities that we use, can help their animals.
I got into it because in 1982, clients were saying, 'Don't you have anything else you can do for my allergic pet,' or 'my cancerous pet,' or this or that. 'Just steroids and antibiotics are not cutting it.' And I went out and I listened to them. What can I say? That's how I got into holistic medicine.
But I want to impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of animals. I love the one-on-one, but how can I help others? And one way is to get that word out, having a 15,000 square foot practice. So it is a pulpit. It does attract attention."
Food Formulated to Ward Off Chronic Disease
Another way Dr. Buchoff strives to help animals in his community and beyond is by offering a healthy source of nutrition that's different from most commercial pet food formulas.
Pets fortunate enough to be patients at Longevity Veterinary Center enjoy a range of services, including house calls, nutrition consultations and alternative medicine. But they can also access Dr. B's Raw Diet, Longevity, which is made from locally sourced ingredients and designed to help your pet reach optimal health.
"I developed a food that is designed to help prevent cancer and prevent autoimmune diseases," Dr. Buchoff says. "I can't write that on the packaging, but it does have mushroom products that are known to do that. And lycopene from cooked tomatoes and … ginger and garlic."
With a healthy diet in place designed to stimulate a healing response and prevent disease from occurring, pets have the best chance at living a long, healthy life.
Dr. Buchoff's No. 1 Health Tip for Pets
Dr. Buchoff is a seasoned integrative veterinary practitioner, and I asked him to share the one thing he'd like to share with pet parents around the world. His response might surprise you, but it makes perfect sense — keep your pet well hydrated:
"We all know that the different aspects of disease start out with emotional imbalance. So of course, that's a very important aspect, [along with] oxygenation, exercise, but the one thing that I think veterinarians don't share enough with their pet owners is keep your pet well hydrated. It just sounds trite, but it's really, really important. And I find that it's a common thread in so many patients.
And just about every email that I'm interpreting blood tests about, I'm including that because the blood test is reflecting it, that the animal is not hydrated well. We all know that cats don't drink enough, and it's really, really important to not feed them dry food or, if they must, because it does taste good, to add water to it slowly, slowly, slowly. Keep adding a little bit more each day. But it should be nice and wet.
Just think of what they would catch in the wild — 75% or more water. That's how mushy their food should be. And it's just so important. The animal's not going to drink on its own, at least cats won't, and dogs don't even drink enough.
So you can add flavorings to the food, even a couple drops of lemon juice, couple drops of bone broth, or whatever it takes. For cats, maybe a couple drops of canned tuna fish liquid, whatever it takes … That would be a lot fewer vets in this world if you had all the animals being hydrated."
Even as public support for marijuana legalization reaches record levels and more states vote to enshrine recreational use, studies continue to come out showing that regular use of cannabis substantially increases the risk of serious health complications.
On Monday, two new studies were presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia that both starkly illustrate the damage marijuana use can inflict on the body. The first study looked at those who only used cannabis and not tobacco products in order to specifically home in on the effects of marijuana. It found that those who abused the drug had a 20% higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or a stroke while hospitalized.
A second study followed almost 160,000 adults for four years, finding that those who reported daily marijuana use were 34% more likely to develop heart failure. Both studies follow another study published in February finding that daily cannabis use raised the risk of coronary artery disease by one third. An abundance of further studies have found that marijuana use causes an increase in depression, suicidal thoughts, high anxiety, memory loss, lower IQ, severe vomiting, fetal development issues, bronchitis, emphysema, and ER visits, among other adverse effects.
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The studies come as an increasing number of Americans say they support the recreational use of marijuana. According to a Gallop poll released Wednesday, a record high 70% of adults now say they support marijuana legalization, up two percentage points from the previous high of 68%, which had held steady for the last three years.
This strong support has translated considerably to the ballot box, as an explosion of states across the nation have voted to legalize recreational use of the drug since 2012. On Tuesday, Ohio became the 24th state to do so, meaning that 53% of the American population now lives in a state where anyone 21 and older can legally possess the drug.
Despite marijuana’s popularity, medical experts continue to issue dire warnings about the dangerous health effects that the drug imposes on the human body.
“The latest research about cannabis use indicates that smoking and inhaling cannabis increases concentrations of blood carboxyhemoglobin (carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas), tar (partly burned combustible matter) similar to the effects of inhaling a tobacco cigarette, both of which have been linked to heart muscle disease, chest pain, heart rhythm disturbances, heart attacks and other serious conditions,” said Robert Page II, a professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Aurora, Colorado, following the presentation of the new AHA studies.
Dr. John Fleming, a physician and Navy veteran who ran his own private practice in Louisiana, has done extensive research on the health effects of marijuana. On Thursday, he joined “Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” to discuss the latest AHA studies.
“I really felt at my core as a physician, as somebody who has treated a lot of people with lung and heart disease related to tobacco, that marijuana smoking has got to be as dangerous, if not more so, than tobacco and cigarettes,” he emphasized. “[I]n fact, this study … [proves] there’s no question now that the tar and all the toxic chemicals and everything that we find in cigarettes are also in marijuana as well.”
Fleming, who formerly served in the Trump administration and as a Republican congressman representing Louisiana’s 4th congressional district, further argued that the current fentanyl epidemic, which killed over 100,000 people in 2021 alone, can be directly related to the increased use of marijuana across the country.
“It’s a seamless process. … [T]he earlier a child is exposed to addicting chemicals, whether it’s tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, whatever, the studies show clearly that the brain becomes imprinted on these addictive substances, whatever they may be, and they have a much higher risk of ultimately developing alcoholism [and] drug addiction,” he explained. “And the rates of addiction have been going up progressively as we become more relaxed about access by children [and] young adults to these addicting substances.”
Fleming continued, “We’re having more and more problems, and the drugs are more and more powerful, which is why you see this zombie effect that we see today on the streets of San Francisco. So it’s bad on the addiction side. It’s bad on the health side. … [O]ther problems that we see [related to marijuana use are] hyperemesis syndrome, where people can’t stop throwing up, acute and chronic psychoses, including schizophrenia — a much higher percent. Even among young people, they’ve measured that from teen years to the early 30s, they lose eight points in their IQ.”
Fleming concluded by contending that the societal benefits that marijuana advocates use to justify legalizing the drug do not outweigh the negative consequences.
“Big Marijuana now is replacing Big Tobacco,” he observed. “It’s a big business and people are making a lot of money on it, and they’re doing it at the expense of our young people. And the taxes that are coming in from that [are] far below projected levels. But it doesn’t come close to taking care of the health and psychiatric problems that develop as a result of these drugs.”
Who wants all the side effects that Big Pharma causes? Natural is always worth a try and some even warn that natural remedies are just as potent at times, if not more potent, then pharmaceuticals. That means use them instead when you can and be careful, do your research!
Sore Throat
No pills. No herbs. No drugs.
This is quite amazing. If you can get your kiddle to let you do acupressure on them...the results are pretty significant, and the comments section is full of success stories on this YouTube vid:
Fever
If your child can handle ginger ale with apple cider vinegar (get the kind with the mother in it) mixed in, this could be a game changer. Iced, room temp, or even a teensy bit heated, it could bring down the fever within 30 minutes.
What happens if/when we feel it’s time to try to bring the fever down? Apple cider vinegar is an old remedy used by grandmothers and great-grandmothers that is thought to “draw out” the fever – people still swear by it! Soak a couple washcloths in diluted apple cider vinegar (1 part vinegar and 2 parts water), then place them on the forehead and tummy, or add a cup to a warm bath. Some people also soak a cloth in and wrap it around the soles of the patient’s feet.
Cough
Recipe's vary. A basic pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, and cayenne works great instantly. Here is a variation:
Homemade Cough Syrup
Place the vinegar, honey, water, cayenne, and ginger in a small jar and shake to combine.
Leave at room temperature for a few days or place in the refrigerator for longer storage.
Shake well each time, before using. The spices will not dissolve into the liquid. It will not be a thick syrup, it should remain watery.
Take as needed and have a happy and healthy new year!
When I used to listen to the late great Dr. Robert Marshall from Quantum Nutrition Labs in Santa Monica on the daily, I gathered a lot of offbeat yet true remedies. Dr. Marshall claimed that a majority of stye's have to do with food poisoning. Mostly due to PORK. (We know here at The Plain Truth what God says about our clean diet and it does not include pork)
Dr. Marshall believed that if the stye is in the left eye, the small intestine is where the infection is coming from and if in the right, the large. You will know if it is food poisoning related if you take a probiotic and you start feeling a relief in your eye symptoms right away. I am not promoting this product just proving I am not alone out there who knows this...but totalvisioncareok.com talks about probiotics for eye issues.
It’s important to keep the eyelids clean to both treat and prevent a stye since bacteria causes a stye. It’s recommended to gently wash your eyelid with a mild soap and warm (not hot) water. You also want to avoid rubbing your eyes, especially if your hands aren’t clean, if you have a stye or want to make an effort not to get one. (12) Some sources also recommend using coriander seeds to make a tea-like liquid and then use this coriander liquid (once it has cooled down) to cleanse the eye. Coriander has antibacterial properties, so it makes sense that it could be helpful to a stye. (13)
Black or Green Tea
Similar to remedy #1 (a warm compress), you can also use a warm teabag on a stye. What kind of teabag? Typically a black tea bag is recommended because black tea is excellent at decreasing inflammation and it also has natural antibacterial abilities. A teabag of green tea is a good choice as well.
So after you have your morning cup of tea, you can simply place that teabag on the stye. If you’re not a tea drinker then you can make a cup of black tea using boiling water, let it steep and then remove the tea bag. Once the teabag has cooled down, place it on your closed eyelid that has the stye. Similar to the warm compress, make sure the teabag is moist, but not dripping wet. Let the teabag rest over the area of your eye where you have the stye for about five to 10 minutes. Throw the teabag out after each use. (14)
Cucumbers or Potatoes
When you have a stye, putting something cool and refreshing on your eyelids can really make the stye less bothersome. Cold cucumber slices are perfect for providing cool moisture that help decrease inflammation and irritation. Simply slice a cucumber that has been in the refrigerator and put a slice on the problem eye for ten minutes or so. If you don’t have a cucumber, a slice of potato can work well too.
Nosebleeds - Cayenne Pepper
This spice helps blood clot, and it has been used medicinally in cultures around the world, says pediatrician Lillian Beard, MD, author of Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies. Keep your child's head upright and pinch his nostrils together for several minutes. Then sprinkle a pinch of ground cayenne pepper on a moistened cotton swab and dab inside the nose on the area of the bleeding. "It seems like it might sting but, surprisingly, it doesn't," says Dr. Beard.
The Plain Truth is that God loves us. (John 14:21) He wants the best for us. He wants to bless us and make our food amazing (Isaiah 1:19) and heal our land (2Chron 7:14) and take our sickness away (Exodus 23:25) and set us high above all the nations of the earth! (Deut 28:1)
Why would we not want to respond out of obedience to God?
God wants the best for His Family, for us, for we are His children! Why would we not want to choose obedience as this is the loving response and one that will continue to move us all in the right direction. God has said, “If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land". 2Chron 7:14
Berberine in supplement form and in tea form, it is closely paralleled to Metformin and the list of benefits may be worth looking into...
The list of health benefits of Berberine is pretty significant. Especially how it helps the body regulate blood sugars helps support the liver, which we have suggested here as being the hub of our health, but by specifically getting rid of fatty liver disease, and righting our mitochondria issues, if any.
Check this out this informative video from Dr. Berg
The list of health benefits of Berberine is pretty significant. Especially how it helps the body regulate blood sugars helps support the liver, which we have suggested here as being the hub of our health, but by specifically getting rid of fatty liver disease, and righting our mitochondria issues, if any.
Check this out this informative video from Dr. Berg
What Is Berberine Tea? – Eight Amazing Benefits and How to Use
Berberine tea is a herbal remedy made from the dried roots of plants rich in berberine—a potent phytonutrient that has gained the attention of medical researchers worldwide.
Evidence suggests that berberine lowers blood glucose, reduces high blood pressure, supports cardiovascular health, and may reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Let’s look at the potential health benefits of berberine tea and find out why taking a berberine supplement may even prolong your life.
What is berberine tea?
Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in several plants, including the barberry, goldenseal, tree turmeric, and Oregon grape.
Because berberine-containing plants aren’t commonly used for culinary purposes in Western cultures, dietary sources of berberine are limited.
However, because of its incredible health benefits, berberine is widely available in the form of tea, capsules, tinctures, and topical ointments.
Most berberine tea is made from the roots of the barberry shrub, also known as Berberis vulgaris. It can be consumed hot or cold and typically is served with lemon, cinnamon, or ginger to enhance its slightly bitter taste.
Berberine is an alkaloid phytochemical—a defensive compound that protects the plant by repelling herbivores, microbes, and pests and promotes self-healing, growth, and development.
Many of these alkaloid plant compounds also profoundly impact human physiology, which explains why berberine has been used as a natural remedy for treating a wide range of ailments for centuries.
Watch the video below to learn about the amazing benefit of berberine.
Eight benefits of berberine tea
Berberine-containing remedies have a long history in traditional Chinese medicine and were frequently used to manage high blood pressure, microbial infections, blood sugar imbalances, and various other health problems.
Contemporary research confirms berberine’s numerous health benefits. A study published in Phytotherapy Research found that berberine may play a significant therapeutic role in treating chronic diseases, including heart disease and metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and diabetes.
Here are eight incredible health benefits of berberine.
1. Blood sugar regulation
Berberine has profound benefits for metabolic health and can significantly improve insulin resistance, a metabolic imbalance that causes impaired blood sugar control and is the leading cause of diabetes.
Berberine may prevent and even reverse diabetes by increasing the number of insulin receptors on cell membranes which essentially enhances insulin’s ability to regulate blood sugar and control glucose metabolism in the liver.
In fact, a large review study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity summarizes, “Berberine has been demonstrated to have comparable effects in the treatment of diabetes with anti-diabetic drugs like metformin.”
2. Weight loss
While berberine isn’t a miracle cure for weight loss, it has been found to significantly decrease the body mass index of overweight and obese individuals.
Berberine increases the activity of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a crucial enzyme that plays a fundamental role in regulating energy metabolism.
Due to its AMPK-activating properties, berberine can enhance fat oxidation and inhibit fat synthesis, meaning it speeds up fat burning and slows down fat storage, which can help reduce fat mass and body weight.
3. Cardiovascular health
Taking berberine has shown great promise in lowering the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and arrhythmia—an irregular heartbeat that can have serious health consequences.
Some evidence suggests that berberine has antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective properties. Berberine may inhibit specific potassium channels and helps to balance intracellular calcium levels, which are needed to regulate heart muscle contraction and may lower the risk of arrhythmias.
Berberine’s metabolic benefits also may improve several risk factors linked to heart disease, including:
While inflammation is a normal physiological response to injury and infections, chronic inflammation has detrimental impacts on the body.
Uncontrolled inflammation can significantly contribute to metabolic diseases, autoimmune conditions, cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and various other health issues.
Berberine can inhibit several inflammatory molecules, including cytokines and interleukins, which play a crucial role in triggering and propagating inflammation in the body.
“By reducing the production of these proinflammatory compounds, berberine can help suppress chronic inflammation,” explains Dr. Berg. “This may explain why berberine intake is associated with a lower risk of a wide range of inflammatory conditions.”
5. Anti-microbial
In Ayurvedic medicine, berberine-containing remedies have traditionally been used for their antimicrobial properties to treat viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
Berberine is a potent natural antibiotic that has shown to be particularly effective against E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Helicobacter pylori and may help to keep candida, fungi, and yeasts in check.
Research published in Frontiers of Microbiology found that berberine can inhibit the growth and replication of microbes by interfering with their cellular functioning, inhibiting DNA replication, and disrupting cell membranes.
In addition, berberine is a potent antiviral agent that may stop the replication of viruses such as hepatitis, influenza, and herpes simplex.
6. Immune system support
Berberine may be particularly beneficial for individuals with a weakened immune system.
Berberine has been shown to enhance the activity of macrophages, T cells, and natural killer cells. These crucial immune cells are needed to defend the body against pathogens, detect and eliminate cancerous cells and maintain balanced inflammatory responses.
There is also evidence that berberine promotes a balanced intestinal microflora by increasing beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli while reducing potentially harmful microbes.
Although more research is needed to establish the link between berberine and reduced cancer risk, there is preliminary evidence that berberine has impressive anti-cancer effects.
Berberine may have the ability to induce apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, in abnormal cells that have cancerous characteristics, which may prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer.
8. Longevity
Berberine has shown promising anti-aging effects and may have potential benefits for longevity.
It has been proposed that berberine enhances longevity by activating AMPK, the enzyme that regulates cellular energy metabolism, maintains normal cellular functions, and stabilizes and repairs DNA.
Another way that berberine may prolong lifespan may be a result of its positive impact on metabolic health, resulting in a lower risk of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, heart disease, and cancers, which may prevent premature death.
Berberine side effects and dosage
Berberine tea is generally considered safe and well-tolerated by most people. However, some individuals are sensitive to berberine or other compounds in berberine tea and can develop allergic reactions.
If you develop symptoms including itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing after consuming berberine, it’s crucial to seek medical attention immediately.
In addition, berberine supplements can cause gastrointestinal upset, and it’s recommended to take berberine with food to lower the risk of nausea, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.
If you want to take berberine as a health supplement, the typical recommended dosage ranges between 500-1500 milligrams per day, divided into two to three doses.
Berberine tea can vary in potency, and it's best to start with one cup per day and gradually increase your intake to a maximum of three cups per day.
Who shouldn’t drink berberine tea?
The safety of berberine during pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been adequately studied, and it’s recommended that mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those who are planning to conceive, avoid berberine-containing products.
Berberine has been found to modulate liver function enzymes which can alter the detoxification and metabolism of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
If you are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, blood thinners, or medications to improve insulin sensitivity or blood lipids, it’s essential to discuss berberine with your healthcare provider.
In addition, berberine may lower HbA1C, a measure of average blood sugar levels, and berberine supplementation in combination with blood-sugar-lowering drugs can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels, also known as hypoglycemia.
How to make berberine tea
Berberine tea is traditionally made by steeping dried roots of the barberry plant in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
However, barberry root isn’t always readily available, and berberine tea bags are an excellent alternative. Follow the berberine tea instructions and let the tea bag steep in hot water until it reaches the desired strength.
Another way to prepare berberine tea is by using a powdered berberine supplement. Sprinkle one teaspoon of berberine powder into a cup of hot water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
You can add lemon, ginger, or cinnamon to mask berberine’s slightly bitter taste and use stevia or monk fruit to sweeten the tea if desired.
Key takeaways
Berberine possesses profound health-promoting properties that may prevent and even reverse insulin resistance and diabetes, protect from microbial infection, lower cancer risk, and potentially help prolong lifespan.
Because of berberine’s impressive health benefits, berberine supplements and berberine teas are readily available and may be particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and a weakened immune system.
If you are considering using berberine tea to promote a healthy body, it's best to start with one cup daily and slowly increase your intake to three cups per day to avoid side effects.
Eight benefits of berberine tea
Berberine-containing remedies have a long history in traditional Chinese medicine and were frequently used to manage high blood pressure, microbial infections, blood sugar imbalances, and various other health problems.
Contemporary research confirms berberine’s numerous health benefits. A study published in Phytotherapy Research found that berberine may play a significant therapeutic role in treating chronic diseases, including heart disease and metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and diabetes.
Here are eight incredible health benefits of berberine.
1. Blood sugar regulation
Berberine has profound benefits for metabolic health and can significantly improve insulin resistance, a metabolic imbalance that causes impaired blood sugar control and is the leading cause of diabetes.
Berberine may prevent and even reverse diabetes by increasing the number of insulin receptors on cell membranes which essentially enhances insulin’s ability to regulate blood sugar and control glucose metabolism in the liver.
In fact, a large review study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity summarizes, “Berberine has been demonstrated to have comparable effects in the treatment of diabetes with anti-diabetic drugs like metformin.”
2. Weight loss
While berberine isn’t a miracle cure for weight loss, it has been found to significantly decrease the body mass index of overweight and obese individuals.
Berberine increases the activity of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a crucial enzyme that plays a fundamental role in regulating energy metabolism.
Due to its AMPK-activating properties, berberine can enhance fat oxidation and inhibit fat synthesis, meaning it speeds up fat burning and slows down fat storage, which can help reduce fat mass and body weight.
3. Cardiovascular health
Taking berberine has shown great promise in lowering the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and arrhythmia—an irregular heartbeat that can have serious health consequences.
Some evidence suggests that berberine has antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective properties. Berberine may inhibit specific potassium channels and helps to balance intracellular calcium levels, which are needed to regulate heart muscle contraction and may lower the risk of arrhythmias.
Berberine’s metabolic benefits also may improve several risk factors linked to heart disease, including:
While inflammation is a normal physiological response to injury and infections, chronic inflammation has detrimental impacts on the body.
Uncontrolled inflammation can significantly contribute to metabolic diseases, autoimmune conditions, cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and various other health issues.
Berberine can inhibit several inflammatory molecules, including cytokines and interleukins, which play a crucial role in triggering and propagating inflammation in the body.
“By reducing the production of these proinflammatory compounds, berberine can help suppress chronic inflammation,” explains Dr. Berg. “This may explain why berberine intake is associated with a lower risk of a wide range of inflammatory conditions.”
5. Anti-microbial
In Ayurvedic medicine, berberine-containing remedies have traditionally been used for their antimicrobial properties to treat viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
Berberine is a potent natural antibiotic that has shown to be particularly effective against E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Helicobacter pylori and may help to keep candida, fungi, and yeasts in check.
Research published in Frontiers of Microbiology found that berberine can inhibit the growth and replication of microbes by interfering with their cellular functioning, inhibiting DNA replication, and disrupting cell membranes.
In addition, berberine is a potent antiviral agent that may stop the replication of viruses such as hepatitis, influenza, and herpes simplex.
6. Immune system support
Berberine may be particularly beneficial for individuals with a weakened immune system.
Berberine has been shown to enhance the activity of macrophages, T cells, and natural killer cells. These crucial immune cells are needed to defend the body against pathogens, detect and eliminate cancerous cells and maintain balanced inflammatory responses.
There is also evidence that berberine promotes a balanced intestinal microflora by increasing beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli while reducing potentially harmful microbes.
Although more research is needed to establish the link between berberine and reduced cancer risk, there is preliminary evidence that berberine has impressive anti-cancer effects.
Berberine may have the ability to induce apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, in abnormal cells that have cancerous characteristics, which may prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer.
8. Longevity
Berberine has shown promising anti-aging effects and may have potential benefits for longevity.
It has been proposed that berberine enhances longevity by activating AMPK, the enzyme that regulates cellular energy metabolism, maintains normal cellular functions, and stabilizes and repairs DNA.
Another way that berberine may prolong lifespan may be a result of its positive impact on metabolic health, resulting in a lower risk of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, heart disease, and cancers, which may prevent premature death.
Berberine side effects and dosage
Berberine tea is generally considered safe and well-tolerated by most people. However, some individuals are sensitive to berberine or other compounds in berberine tea and can develop allergic reactions.
If you develop symptoms including itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing after consuming berberine, it’s crucial to seek medical attention immediately.
In addition, berberine supplements can cause gastrointestinal upset, and it’s recommended to take berberine with food to lower the risk of nausea, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.
If you want to take berberine as a health supplement, the typical recommended dosage ranges between 500-1500 milligrams per day, divided into two to three doses.
Berberine tea can vary in potency, and it's best to start with one cup per day and gradually increase your intake to a maximum of three cups per day.
Who shouldn’t drink berberine tea?
The safety of berberine during pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been adequately studied, and it’s recommended that mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those who are planning to conceive, avoid berberine-containing products.
Berberine has been found to modulate liver function enzymes which can alter the detoxification and metabolism of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
If you are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, blood thinners, or medications to improve insulin sensitivity or blood lipids, it’s essential to discuss berberine with your healthcare provider.
In addition, berberine may lower HbA1C, a measure of average blood sugar levels, and berberine supplementation in combination with blood-sugar-lowering drugs can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels, also known as hypoglycemia.
How to make berberine tea
Berberine tea is traditionally made by steeping dried roots of the barberry plant in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
However, barberry root isn’t always readily available, and berberine tea bags are an excellent alternative. Follow the berberine tea instructions and let the tea bag steep in hot water until it reaches the desired strength.
Another way to prepare berberine tea is by using a powdered berberine supplement. Sprinkle one teaspoon of berberine powder into a cup of hot water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
You can add lemon, ginger, or cinnamon to mask berberine’s slightly bitter taste and use stevia or monk fruit to sweeten the tea if desired.
Key takeaways
Berberine possesses profound health-promoting properties that may prevent and even reverse insulin resistance and diabetes, protect from microbial infection, lower cancer risk, and potentially help prolong lifespan.
Because of berberine’s impressive health benefits, berberine supplements and berberine teas are readily available and may be particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and a weakened immune system.
If you are considering using berberine tea to promote a healthy body, it's best to start with one cup daily and slowly increase your intake to three cups per day to avoid side effects.
FAQ
1. What is berberine?
Berberine is a potent alkaloid phytochemical that’s found in plants of the Berberidaceae family, such as barberry, goldenseal, tree turmeric, and Oregon grape.
Berberine protects plants from microbial infections and stimulates self-repairs, and has been found to have profound benefits for human health.
2. What is berberine tea?
Berberine tea is a herbal beverage made from dried roots of the barberry bush. It’s yellowish in color and typically has a bitter taste which explains why most people add lemon, ginger, or cinnamon to enhance its flavor.
Berberine-containing teas have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat a wide range of health issues.
3. What is berberine tea good for?
Berberine has an impressive number of health benefits. It has been shown to possess potent anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, and anti-aging properties.
Regular berberine intake has been linked with a lower risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, cancer, and heart disease and has potential benefits for immune functions, longevity, and weight loss.
4. Is there a downside to taking berberine?
While berberine is generally well tolerated, some sensitive individuals may experience gastrointestinal issues or allergic reactions.
5. What is the best way to take berberine?
Berberine-containing plants aren’t typically consumed in Western cultures, and berberine supplements or berberine teas are widely available and a convenient way to take this health-promoting phytochemical.
6. What does berberine do for the body?
Berberine has been found to lower inflammation, support the immune system, and promote weight loss and blood sugar control.
It also has been linked to a lower risk of infections, cancer, heart disease, and metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance and diabetes.
7. Is berberine and turmeric the same thing?
No, berberine and turmeric aren’t the same thing. They’re distinctly different compounds derived from different plants. Berberine is found in plants of the Berberis species, whereas turmeric is derived from the root of the Curcuma plant.
8. Can I have berberine on keto?
Yes, you can have berberine on keto as it doesn’t contain carbohydrates and won’t interfere with ketosis.
9. Can I drink berberine tea while fasting?
Berberine tea doesn’t contain calories and won’t break your fast. However, drinking berberine tea on an empty stomach can increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea or bloating, and it’s generally recommended to consume berberine tea in combination with food.
10. Does berberine tea help with weight loss?
Yes, berberine has been linked to significant weight loss in obese individuals. Berberine activates AMP-activated protein kinase, a crucial enzyme that promotes fat breakdown and inhibits fat storage, which can help to reduce fat mass and body weight.
11. How do I make berberine tea?
Berberine tea is traditionally made by steeping the dried roots of barberry plants for 10 to 15 minutes in hot water. Because dried barberry root can be challenging to find in Western parts of the world, using berberine tea bags or dissolving one teaspoon of dried berberine powder in hot water is an excellent alternative.
13. Who should avoid berberine?
Berberine should be avoided by individuals that are allergic to plants of the Berberis family. In addition, berberine has been found to interact with certain prescription drugs, such as blood sugar-lowering medications, statins, blood thinners, and anti-hypertensive drugs.
14. Can I have berberine tea while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and those who are planning to conceive should avoid berberine-containing products as the safety of berberine during pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been adequate
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