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The Truth about *PET* Cancer docu-series – save the lives of your precious pets

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Cancer is ruthless and this disease is stealing the lives our beloved animals. It’s sad but true. Each year, over 6 million dogs and 6 million cats are diagnosed with cancer. And millions die as a devastating result.

The experts at The Truth about *PET* Cancer share this:

The rate of cancer in pets is exploding! Just 50 years ago, 1 in 100 dogs got cancer. Today it is a staggering 1 in 1.65 dogs. Dogs have the highest rate of cancer of any mammal on the planet, and cats aren’t far behind, with 1 in every 3 receiving a cancer diagnosis.

I was shocked by these rates so I reached out to the hosts and they kindly sent me an article by Carol Beuchat PhD, Scientific Director of the Institute of Canine Biology: Do dogs have more cancer than other mammals?:

We can truthfully say that cancer in pets is at the epidemic stage right now, and just like most oncologists, the vast majority of vets don’t know about the countless natural therapies and protocols available to heal and prevent pet cancer.

Cancer is a problem not just in a few dog breeds but in many. Cancer rates of 20% or 30% are taken as “normal” because they are so much lower than the levels in breeds that are notorious for cancer – the ones up at 50% and 60%. Clearly, however, what is considered normal for dogs is much higher than what we see in mammals in general, and cancer rates that are “abnormally high” in dogs are actually off the charts.

She also compares cancer in dogs with other mammals and the Tasmanian Devil:

rates of cancer in dogs are higher- spectacularly so, in fact – compared to those for mammals in general. Cancer rates in other mammals are largely less than 20%, while in dogs there are only a handful of breeds in that range, and there are none at all lower than about 15%, where most of the mammals are. In fact, the Tasmanian Devil with its contagious cancer [and 50% rate] is matched by the Flatcoated Retriever and even outdone by the Irish Water Spaniel, with a half dozen more breeds almost as high.

What if your dogs and cats are tragically dying from cancer, simply because you haven’t heard about treatments that can truly heal them? In this groundbreaking 7-episode docu-series, 30 world-renowned pet health experts will reveal better, safer and more affordable cancer healing treatment. And you’ll discover simple prevention therapies (your vet probably doesn’t even know about) that can save the lives of your precious pets.

Here is one cancer prevention topic that will be covered by one of the experts Rodney Habib: Are there potatoes in your bag of pet food or in your pet’s diet?

Alas, the conventional potato tests positive for 35 different pesticides — more pesticides by weight than any other vegetable, according to EWG [Environmental Working Group] 2014 Dirty Dozen List

Unless you are feeding organic potatoes to your family and pets, you may want to give this information some serious consideration seeing that today’s cancer and disease rates are soaring at an all-time high! It is estimated that 5% of cancer is genetic and 95% is a result of lifestyle and environmental factors. The fewer toxins we have in our systems, the fewer problems we have. Period.

The experts will talk about topics from the pet food industry, diets and specific treatment protocols to reverse cancer, water intake, vaccinations (needed vs. those that are likely to cause cancer), essential oil recipes in place of flea/tick collars and overall homeopathy for pets.

I’ve seen natural health work wonders with anxious pets – such as theanine, a gluten-free diet and Thunder shirts – so let’s use natural approaches for cancer prevention and treatment too! You’ll find out everything you need to know in this cutting-edge series that starts in a few weeks.  

You’ll also discover that many of these natural approaches help with both pet cancer and pet anxiety too – such as a gluten-free diet, organic food, essential oils, nutrients like curcumin, vitamin D and much more.

If you want to protect your family pet from cancer… or heal your pet’s cancer when the vet says there’s nothing more to be done… or you want to give your pet the healthiest food and environment possible so they will live a long and happy life, then I encourage you to register for The Truth About PET Cancer docu-series now.

CLICK HERE to watch the video trailer and then register to watch this special event.

And check out this quiz: Do you know your pet’s risk for cancer?

 

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Infected root canal teeth, heart attacks, brain aneurysms, anxiety and depression

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Robert Kulacz, DDS shares this in his interview – Medical Alert: Root Canal Procedures – on the Holistic Oral Health Summit, hosted by Jonathan Landsman:

all root-canalled teeth that are infected to begin with will stay infected after the root canal is completed. Period. You cannot sterilize an infected tooth with a root canal….

Certainly, it’s very difficult to say definitively that the patient’s disease process [be it anxiety, depression, insomnia, heart disease, cancer etc.] is caused by a root canalled tooth. But we can say that these root canal teeth are toxic. They release potent exotoxins. They release bad bacteria into the body. And certainly, they may be the main cause or a contributing factor in a host of various diseases.

Do you have one or more root canals and have you ever been told they could be a factor in your unresolved health issues and even ongoing anxiety? It’s a controversial topic and Dr. Kulacz wants his patients to have the information in order to make a choice on whether or not to have a root canal, as well as being able to decide whether or not to have a root canal extracted. This is some of what he shares about myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack):

in 2013, a study [Bacterial signatures in thrombus aspirates of patients with myocardial infarction] came out where bacterial signatures in thrombus aspirates of patients with myocardial infarction, and the conclusion was,“Dental infections and oral bacteria, especially viridans streptococci may be associated with the development of acute coronary thrombosis. Bacterial DNA, typical for endodontic infection,” that’s root canals, “mainly oral viridian streptococci, was measured in the thrombi. And periodontal pathogens from the gum was also a contributing factor.”

So these bacteria from these root canalled teeth, these bacteria from the gum tissues, travel from the mouth, go to the heart, go to the arterial plaques inside the coronary arteries—and that could be a major contributing factor to the development and progression of coronary artery disease—and also to the inflammation that causes that plaque to rupture and causing a heart attack.

So, we have a smoking gun here. It used to be said, “Oh, it’s correlation that oral infection can cause heart disease.” This is more a direct causation. We’re seeing the same bacteria in these root canalled teeth in the gum tissues in the plaques and coronary arteries.

He shares this about cerebral aneurysms, also called brain aneurysms which can leak or rupture, causing bleeding into the brain or a hemorrhagic stroke:

in the Journal of Neurology….published back in 2013, The Connection Between Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms and Odontogenic Bacteria. Conclusion -“This is the first report showing evidence that dental infection could be part of the pathophysiology of intracranial aneurysm disease.”

So these bacteria go everywhere. There are going anywhere. So they can affect your heart. They can affect the blood vessels in your brain. They can affect your kidneys. They can affect your lungs. They can affect your brain.

I just wish the American Dental Association would just say, “Hey, listen! We have to look at this seriously. Now, we can no longer bury our head in the sand and say these root-canalled teeth can pose no health threat whatsoever.” That’s their position, that the bacteria found in these root-canalled teeth do not travel to other parts of the body and that these bacteria and toxins do not cause any other disease. And that simply is not true.

Here is my contribution to the above discussion and my connection to anxiety and mood….

There is so much research on the gut brain connection and we now know that the bacteria in our gut can impact our levels of anxiety (and depression), but what if the bacteria in our mouth can also contribute to our anxiety?

For many people the anxiety nutrition solution is an easy one but if you have been struggling for years to find your root cause and have root canals, periodontal disease and poor mouth health, this must be addressed.

Also, we see poorer dental health in those who have pyroluria (the social anxiety condition) and low histamine levels (also called histapenia or overmethylation). This topic isn’t covered on the summit but it’s been documented since the early work of Carl Pfeiffer, MD. So, addressing diet and nutritional imbalances can start to address both the anxiety and poor mouth health.

Be sure to register for the Holistic Oral Health Summit here. Here are a few other great reasons to tune in:

  • Oral health is the most overlooked health issue in conventional AND integrative medicine!
  • 80% of disease symptoms are caused by problems in the mouth.
  • Millions are exposed to disease-promoting dental procedures every day!
  • Autoimmune disorders CAN be resolved by getting rid of toxic dental materials
  • Reversing gum disease CAN help you get rid of digestive problems
  • Root canal procedures – as mentioned above – increase your risk of cancer and other degenerative diseases (and very possibly anxiety and depression too)
  • Heavy metals like mercury in silver dental fillings can contribute to anxiety and depression, damaging to your brain and nervous system, and affecting your digestion

This amazing event brings together some of the top doctors, dentists, scientists and health experts, giving you unprecedented access to oral health information that could transform your health!

Be in charge of your mouth health when you register for The Holistic Oral Health Summit airing from March 12-19, 2018!

We’d love to hear from you. Do you have root canals and unresolved health issues? Have you had your root canals extracted and experienced better health?

EMFs and how to help your electrosensitive clients/patients

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Our exposure to “Electrosmog” from cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, smart meters and cell phone towers is increasing steadily and we can’t deny it anymore — electromagnetic fields (EMFs) — are making people sick. EMF exposure is now thought to be just as important as exposure to pesticides, mold, heavy metals or any other kind of environmental toxin:

  • Magda Havas from Trent University: up to 33% of the population has “mild to moderate symptoms” of electro sensitivity
  • Dietrich Klinghardt, health pioneer and Medical Director at the Sophia Health Institute: “patients suffering from chronic illness will likely never heal unless you reduce their exposure to Electrosmog.”

This paper published in 2016, Microwave frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produce widespread neuropsychiatric effects including depression reports that

the mechanism of action of microwave EMFs, the role of the VGCCs [voltage-gated calcium channels] in the brain, the impact of non-thermal EMFs on the brain, extensive epidemiological studies performed over the past 50 years, and five criteria testing for causality, all collectively show that various non-thermal microwave EMF exposures produce diverse neuropsychiatric effects.

Among the more commonly reported changes are sleep disturbance/insomnia, headache, depression/depressive symptoms, fatigue/tiredness, dysesthesia, concentration/attention dysfunction, memory changes, dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite/body weight, restlessness/anxiety, nausea, skin burning/tingling/dermographism and EEG changes.

My friend and investigative health journalist Nicolas Pineault is the author of “The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs” (my Amazon link) and an expert on EMFs. He is the creator of  Electrosmog Rx, an EMF Course for Health Practitioners.

If you want to learn latest evidence-based, cutting-edge, credible information on how Electrosmog exposure affects your patients/clients, how to prevent EMF-related symptoms and illness, and how to support those clients/patients who have symptoms, then I recommend this course.

The course is a series of 5 live webinars over 5 weeks, including Q&As and a private Facebook group. It starts March 12, 2018.

EMF Basics

  • The EMF spectrum
  • 4 types of EMFs linked with ill health
  • Common sources of EMFs your patients/clients are probably exposed to
  • Are there “safe” levels of EMFs?

EMF Science

  • How EMFs affect every cell in the body
  • The NO/ONOO- cycle
  • Synergies between EMFs, inflammation, environmental toxins and excessive NMDA activity
  • Review of the strongest evidence available

EMF Symptomatology

  • What to ask your patients/clients to assess their exposure
  • Common EMF-related symptoms
  • What to look for on labs
  • How to properly diagnose electro hypersensitivity (EHS)

EMF Mitigation

  • Evidence-based ways to reduce exposure in and out the home
  • Using EMF-blocking clothes
  • The lowdown on grounding

EMF Resilience

  • Diet interventions and supplements which support the NRF2 pathway
  • Supplements to heal electrosensitivity

He has also interviewed and collaborated with some of the best minds in healing including Dr. Klinghardt, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Ben Lynch and many more and the course offers these interviews as a bonus. Here is what I learned from his interview with Dr. Klinghart:

After applying a few evidence-based solutions to reduce exposure to this new environmental toxin, Klinghardt sees patients with chronic diseases such as Lyme, ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, MS, autism and fibromyalgia heal faster — making every single supplement or protocol he sends their way more effective.

As you may be aware I prefer to promote programs I have already reviewed. This is a brand new program in beta version so I have not reviewed it BUT after hearing Nicholas present on this topic last year at Mindshare and then subsequently reading his brilliant new book, “The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs” (my Amazon link), I am basing my recommendation off this.  This is a practitioner-only training. If you are not a practitioner I highly recommend his new book.

[UPDATE: March 25, 2018 – we are 2 webinars into the course and I’m blown away by the content and research, Nick’s expertise and willingness to address all questions, and the stimulating discussions in the private Facebook group with other practitioners/advocates]

You can watch his Mindshare presentation here:

 

Nick shares this wisdom

If you’ve never seen a patient or client whose health is being affected by EMFs, it’s very likely that you’ve missed it.

Here is some of the wisdom you can expect to learn in the course:

  • EMFs reduce the number of cells in the hippocampus
  • EMFs increase cortisol levels
  • EMFs affect the production of GABA
  • EMFs can increase blood pressure
  • EMFs increase markers of inflammation (TGF-Beta 1, MMP-9 and copper), disrupting hormone and neurotransmitter production

UPDATE March 1, 2018 – You can learn more and get on the waiting list for Electrosmog RX here. (the 100 seats sold out in 3 days and he’s opening up another 100 seats in the next few days)

UPDATE March 7, 2018 –  Another 200 seats have been added today and are now available for purchase. He is limiting the number so he can address all questions from participants. If you signed up prior to today you should have seen an email from Nick about this.  You can also use this link to purchase: Electrosmog RX 

UPDATE March 12, 2018 – The course filled up but you can still show your interest by signing up for the evergreen version which will be available shortly after the live version ends: Electrosmog RX . 

Feel free to post questions in the comments.

B complex, GABA, zinc, tryptophan, vitamin B6: powerful nutrients for disaster recovery

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My friend and colleague Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, and the crew at HealthMeans have created the Disaster Recovery Charity Event to help you learn to prepare for (and overcome) any lingering physical and emotional trauma after a natural disaster – fires, hurricanes, floods, mudslides, earthquakes and more.

When you register, you KEEP all the expert talks associated with the event (i.e. there is no charge), to listen and learn from at your own pace, in recovery or preparation for a natural disaster – it’s our goodwill gift to you!

In addition, a handful of global and local charities have been selected so have a choice to give back and donate to them if this feels like a good fit for you.

In my interview we talk about B vitamins for foundational nutritional support and to help with adrenal support. Research shows that a good B complex is very beneficial for disaster recovery

The use of nutrient formulas with multiple minerals and/or vitamins to minimise stress associated with natural disasters is now supported by three studies.

Of course, I also share how to use the amino acids, GABA and tryptophan, as needed when anxiety levels are high, and worry and fear are impacting your sleep.

  • Serotonin support with Lidtke tryptophan or Lidtke Tryptophan Complete or Lidtke Combat Stress (a tryptophan product formulated for stress support) – especially if you’re feeling sad, worried, resolving to try and feel positive, imagining the worst, feeling fearful and having problem sleeping. You can read more about tryptophan here.
  • GABA support for physical tension and an increased need to self-medicate with alcohol in order to stay calm. You can read more about GABA here.
  • Children who are fearful after a disaster and have a hard time sleep, often do very well with chewable tryptophan.

I also discuss pyroluria because stress makes symptoms worse so taking additional zinc and vitamin B6 is often needed in times of added stress such as being on call to evacuate, having to evacuate and/or rebuilding after a disaster:

Pyroluria is a genetic condition that is frequently associated with a type of anxiety characterized by social anxiety, avoidance of crowds, a feeling of inner tension, and bouts of depression. People with this problem experience varying degrees of anxiety or fear, often starting in childhood, but they usually manage to cover it up and push through. They tend to build their life around one person, become more of a loner over time, have difficulty handling stress or change, and have heightened anxiety symptoms when under more stress.

Addressing low levels of the mineral zinc and vitamin B6, together with some other nutrients and stress management, are key to addressing these symptoms.

I was thrilled to be able to contribute and share my expertise. I had friends impacted by the Houston hurricane and floods, and was actively involved in online support of volunteer rescue teams. So much of the stress and nutritional advice shared in my interview and by other experts can be used for rescuers, first responders and firefighters too – many of whom are under huge amounts of stress, are also suffering from lack of sleep and may be exposed to dirty flood water, mold, smoke, and flame retardants too.

Registration details for Disaster Recovery Charity Event here. It airs online from Feb 12-19, 2018.

My heart goes out to you and your families if you have been impacted by a disaster such a flood or fire or hurricane.

And even if you have not been impacted by a disaster, tune in so you can be prepared should this happen one day in the future.

Also, keep in mind, so much of this information helps recovery from PTSD and trauma that have other non-disaster causes.

Enjoy our gift to you and please share with loved ones and friends.

Feel free to share tips that have helped you recover from a disaster so we can all help more people.

Nutritional and lifestyle support for mercury toxicity and detoxification in general

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I’ve poured through most of the transcripts of the Heavy Metals Summit and there is so much information on nutritional and lifestyle support for mercury toxicity and the detoxification process in general:

  • sweating and using a sauna in order to detox through the skin
  • broccoli sprouts (due to a glutathione boost from sulforaphane, an organosulfur compound – in Julie Matthews’s interview)
  • reducing EMF/ELF and microwave exposure – in Dr. Mercola’s talk! He shares how all this can make matters worse and has some simple approaches like turning off power in the bedroom at night! This was new to me and a brilliant approach!
  • eating organic (to minimize GMO/glyphosate effects on a leaky gut and a leaky blood brain barrier) and never using Roundup
  • addressing low zinc and low selenium
  • supporting methylation so the body can detox on it’s own
  • supporting the liver and increasing bile production which is needed for detoxification
  • addressing low stomach acid which is needed for bile production and absorption of minerals like zinc (which is depleted by heavy metals)
  • avoiding meds like PPIs (which reduce stomach acid) and NSAIDs (which contribute to leaky gut)
  • thyroid support/iodine (as needed)
  • getting the brain’s glymphatic system working with sufficient sleep, melatonin (liposomal) and even liposomal GABA (in Dr. Christine Schaffer’s interview)
  • supporting the vagus nerve in order to improve digestion and detoxification
  • using an air filter and water filters
  • using foods/products like curcumin, ginger, probiotics, apple pectin
  • adding DPP-4 enzyme for gluten issues (mercury depletes this)
  • avoid energy-efficient bulbs (they are high mercury)
  • having Epsom salts baths
  • improving elimination from the bowels and much more

This is the support I offer as a nutritionist and it’s wonderful to hear all these doctors/practitioners discuss about all this with a tie back to mercury, lead and other metals.

Whey is not mentioned on the summit but since someone shared how it’s benefiting her (in the comments of the Boyd Haley blog) I’m sharing here too since it helps with glutathione production. In this paper “a case is made for the use of hydrolyzed whey protein to support metal detoxification and neurological function.” I recommend whey to clients if tolerated.

Many years ago I heard a presentation by a biological dentist who then became a nutritionist – he shared that he used whey with mercury toxic patients (together with other nutrients) and saw metals go up in hair analysis and then come down as their symptoms improved.

As I’ve mentioned in the past, mercury chelation is a controversial topic and you’ll see comments very divided on what the safest approach is. This is not my area of expertise and I’m very cautious with recommendations in this area as I’ve had reports of harm from individuals using all the approaches you’ll hear about on the summit (and even the Andy Cutler protocol which is not covered). My best advice is to follow all the nutritional/lifestyle recommendations and if you do decide to go the chelation root, do your homework, find a practitioner to work with and listen to your gut. If what you’re doing doesn’t feel right then stop doing it.

As with any chronic health condition, mercury detox is a comprehensive approach and very individualized.

There is also a discussion about safe removal of amalgams/mercury fillings. They do need to be done safely so as not to cause further issues. The IOMT also offers excellent guidelines.

The summit also covers other metals like copper (Ann Louise Gittleman covers this and I blog about it here), arsenic (Dr. Joseph Pizzorno covers this – reducing consumption is a big factor; and non-organic chicken is a source) and aluminum.

You can still register here to hear day 7 interviews and the encores: The Heavy Metals Summit.

Have you seen benefits with a nutritional approach?

Broken Brain: Anxiety, depression and medication side-effects

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Dr. Mark Hyman, MD, host of the 8-part Broken Brain docuseries, makes this bold statement which is supported by the 58 experts in the docuseries:

What if I told you that the cure for brain disorders and a better brain is OUTSIDE the brain?  

Dr. Hyla Cass, integrative psychiatrist, and author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, and The Addicted Brain, shares some of the side effects of antidepressant medications in her interview in Episode 5 – Anxiety and Depression:

  • some people start to imagine they are getting messages to do harm to themselves; one woman she worked with had weird thoughts of hurting someone
  • some people lose joy and are flat and experience sexual side-effects – this can affect relationships
  • weight gain of 10-20-30 pounds is not uncommon

Dr. Cass also mentions the side-effect called akathisia where it feels like you are crawling out of your skin. This is described in Drug-Induced Akathisia as follows:

Akathisia consists of subjective inner restlessness, such as awareness of the inability to remain seated, restless legs, fidgetiness, and the desire to move constantly, and of objective increased motor phenomena, such as body rocking, shifting from foot to foot, stamping in place, crossing and uncrossing legs, pacing around.

In this paper, Akathisia: overlooked at a cost

It is a recognized side effect of antipsychotic and antiemetic [or anti-nausea] drugs but may also be caused by other widely prescribed drugs such as antidepressants.

As Dr. Hyman states the cure for brain disorders is OUTSIDE the brain, and Dr. Cass reinforces this sharing that we have ability to heal ourselves when given the right materials and when we get to the root cause.

She recommends a nutritional approach using targeted and specific nutrients based on each person’s unique need. Here are some of the many root caused she looks into and addresses:

  • a B12 and other B vitamin deficiencies
  • MTHFR defects
  • hormonal imbalances
  • low levels of neurotransmitters

Dr. Cass also discusses sensible medication withdrawal approaches and much more.

I’m a big fan of Dr. Cass and her interview is one of my favorite interviews in the series. She is both a colleague and good friend – here we are in LA in November when I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Hyman.

Here’s a list of ALL the episodes. Each one is available during the replay period:

  1. The Broken Brain Epidemic / Dr. Hyman’s Story
  2. Gut Brain Connection: Getting to The Root of a Broken Brain
  3. Losing Your Mind (Alzheimer’s, Dementia, MS, and more)
  4. ADHD and Autism
  5. Depression & Anxiety
  6. Traumatic Brain Injury: Accidents, Sports, and more
  7. 7 Steps to An UltraMind (Part 1)
  8. 7 Steps to An UltraMind (Part 2)

You can watch the entire 8-part Broken Brain docuseries by clicking here

All episodes will be aired until midnight on Sunday (9pm PST/ 11:59pm EST).

Keep in mind that what you’re seeing in episode 5 is a short section of Dr. Cass’ full interview. You can get access to her entire interview (video and transcript) and those of the other 58 speakers when you upgrade/purchase the series.

If you are considering purchasing the series now is the time to do it because prices will go up by 50% once it ends. As Dr. Hyman says: “Own Broken Brain and own your future.”  

Enjoy!