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ACTION: Protect CBD

https://anh-usa.org/action-center/? Go here to contact your reps.

Take Action Now to Protect CBD!

The House Agriculture Committee is considering amendments to the upcoming Farm Bill. We need to act fast to oppose a terrible amendment that would federally ban all ingestible hemp products with any level of THC. 

This would destroy a huge percentage of the industry, including many CBD and full-spectrum hemp oil products that have many health-supporting cannabinoids along with naturally-occurring but non-intoxicating levels of THC.

You can read the text of the amendment here. 

We must oppose this amendment and preserve our access to CBD and full-spectrum hemp oil products. Write to your member of Congress to oppose this amendment!

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CBD is what pharmacologists call a promiscuous drug. That means it could be effective for treating a number of medical conditions. In broad strokes, CBD affects more than one process in the body – a term called polypharmacology – and so could benefit more than one medical condition.

As of early 2023, there are 202 ongoing or completed scientific trials examining the effectiveness of CBD in humans on such diverse disorders as chronic pain, substance use disorders, anxiety and arthritis.

In particular, CBD appears to be an anti-inflammatory agent and analgesic, similar to the functions of aspirin. This means it might be helpful for treating people suffering with inflammatory pain, like arthritis, or headaches and body aches.

CBD also holds potential for use in cancer therapy, although it has not been approved by the FDA for this purpose.

And this, right here, is why it simply must go.  It does too many things simultaneously that interferes with Big Pharma profits and since most of our politicians are all in bed with Big Pharma, there is a concerted effort to ban it, plain and simple.

 

 

 

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Activism, Cancer, Hemp Oil, Herbs, Inflammation, Pain Management, Supplements

Nine Treatments for MCAS

https://www.lymedisease.org/members/lyme-times/special-issues/mast-cell/nine-treatments-mcas/

Nine Treatments for Mast Cell Activation SyndromeManaging MCAS requires a trial-and-error approach; experimenting with these suggestions to see what works best for you

By Jill Carnahan, MD

While there is no cure for MCAS, that certainly doesn’t mean you’re simply at the mercy of your misbehaving mast cells. There are a number of tools you can put into place that can work in conjunction to minimize or even eradicate symptoms and help restore balance to your immune system.

Because each person grappling with MCAS is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment strategy. Rather, managing MCAS requires a trial-and-error approach – experimenting with different treatments and lifestyle tweaks to see what works best for you.

SO IF YOU’RE TRYING TO FIND RELIEF FROM MCAS SYMPTOMS, HERE’S WHAT I RECOMMEND:
TREATMENT 1:

Eat a Low-Histamine Diet

low-histamine dietHistamine is one of the primary pro-inflammatory mediators released when mast cells degranulate. So, getting your histamine levels under control is a top priority. One way to do this is by following a “low-histamine diet” – an elimination diet that aims to minimize the amount of histamine you ingest from foods and beverages.

While reducing high-histamine foods can be helpful, the best way to truly identify and track which foods may be a trigger, is to keep a daily log of what you’re eating and drinking and the severity of your symptoms. This will help you identify any patterns and more easily recognize foods that may be contributing to your symptoms. As someone who’s had to work through my own personal food sensitivities, I promise taking the time to get to the bottom of this is worth it.

TREATMENT 2:

Use a DAO Enzyme Supplement

Diamine oxidase (DAO) is the main enzyme responsible for degrading histamine. However, if you’re not producing enough of this crucial enzyme, histamine can begin to accumulate and run amok – triggering many of the symptoms associated with MCAS.

mast cell treatment DAO

That’s where DAO supplements come in. DAO supplements increase the DAO levels in the digestive tract – reducing the level of histamine entering the bloodstream and floating around in your body which can provide some relief from the symptoms associated with histamine overload.

There are a number of DAO supplements available over the counter, but be careful – ordering from Amazon may be convenient, but it’s also where fake and/or poor quality supplements run galore. (See my website for supplements I approve of.)

TREATMENT 3:

Incorporate Antihistamines and Mast Cell Stabilizers

mast cell treatment natural stabilizersWhile DAO supplements are excellent for reducing the amount of histamine absorbed from the food you ingest, these mighty supplements are unable to enter your bloodstream to reduce the amount of histamine produced within your body. This means that excess histamine produced by your own cells needs to be addressed by other methods. Which is where natural antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers can be useful:

ANTIHISTAMINES:

These compounds bind to histamine receptors – essentially blocking histamine from binding to receptors and triggering symptoms. You’ve likely heard of the common over-the-counter antihistamine Benadryl which can be great for immediate relief but can also cause you to build tolerance and require more and more to get the same relief. Some better options to focus on are natural sources of antihistamines like:

mast cell treatment natural antihistamines

  • Vitamin C
  • Stinging nettle
  • Butterbur
  • Bromelain
  • Local raw honey
  • Probiotics
  • Astragalus

These natural antihistamines can help soothe symptoms and naturally reduce histamine levels.

MAST CELL STABILIZERS:

Mast cell stabilizers prevent degranulation and stabilize your mast cells. A few well-known, natural compounds that exhibit mast cell stabilizing activities include:

  • Quercetin
  • Resveratrol
  • Luteolin
  • Curcumin

But the truth is, having to take a conglomeration of antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers (on top of potential DAO supplements) can get expensive and overwhelming. To get relief without the expense or headache, I recommend a blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, enzymes, and botanicals that can help block histamine and stabilize your mast cells – providing you with comprehensive support for relief from MCAS symptoms.

TREATMENT 4:

Identify Sources of Toxins

mast cell identify sources of toxinsThere is no single factor that has been shown as the definitive cause of MCAS. However, various microbes can disrupt the immune system and cause mast cells to go haywire. Two major environmental triggers of MCAS include mold and an elevated overall toxic burden.

If you’re struggling with MCAS, it’s absolutely essential to reduce the body’s microbial and toxic burden. This typically requires a thorough assessment of your environment as well as making some adjustments to your lifestyle to minimize exposure to mold and other environmental toxins.  (See link for article)

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Detoxing, diet and nutrition, Gut Health, Inflammation, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Mold

A Silent Problem – Is It Yeast?

https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/a-silent-problem-do-you-have-yeast

Is it Yeast in chronic Lyme treatment Image by Marty Ross MD

Problems from Intestinal Yeast Overgrowth in Lyme

Too many yeast in the intestines lead to a number of problems in Lyme disease. Here are a few.

  • Increased cytokine (Lyme) symptoms. Yeast overgrowth leads to inflammatory cytokine excess. Just like white blood cells responding to Lyme make too many cytokines, white blood cells make too many cytokines responding to yeast too. Excess cytokine symptoms give most of the Lyme disease symptoms. This means that too many yeast in a person’s intestines can make it look like Lyme is worse. But the problem could be yeast triggering more cytokines. Read more about cytokines in Control Cytokines: A Guide to Fix Lyme Symptoms & The Immune System.
  • Food allergies. Food allergies and sensitivities can be the result of yeast overgrowth too. Too many yeast is one of the major causes of leaky gut syndrome leading to food allergies. For more information see Leaky Gut Syndrome: A Video Treatment Guide.
  • Immune suppression. Excess cytokines and allergies to yeast may lead to immune suppression.

Marty Ross MD Discusses Yeast Problems and Diagnosis

  • Diagnosing Yeast. For more information about diagnosing intestinal yeast, read the whole article below this video.
  • Treating Yeast. For information on how to treat yeast see Kills & Prevents Yeast: A Brief Guide.  (See link for article and video)

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Detoxing, diet and nutrition, Gut Health, Herbs, Inflammation, Lyme, research, Supplements, Treatment

Evidence for the Presence of Borrelia Burgdorferi in Invasive Breast Cancer Tissues

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378802154_Evidence_for_the_presence_of_Borrelia_burgdorferi_in_invasive_breast_cancer_tissues

Evidence for the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi in invasive breast cancer tissues

March 2024

DOI:10.1556/1886.2024.00021
Authors:  Niraj Jatin Patel, Sahaja Thippani, Jasmine Jathan, Gauri Gauri
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Abstract

Borrelia burgdorferi , the causative agent of Lyme disease, has recently been demonstrated to infect and enhance the invasive properties of breast cancer cells, while also influencing the expression of inflammatory chemokines (CXCL8 and CXCL10). This study investigates the presence of B. burgdorferi in invasive breast cancer tissues using commercially available, FDA-approved breast cancer tissue microarrays consisting of 350 ductal, 32 lobular, and 22 intraductal invasive breast carcinomas, alongside 29 normal breast tissues. Employing fluorescent immunohistochemical staining and high-resolution imaging, the findings revealed that
  • approximately 20% of invasive lobular and ductal carcinomas, followed by
  • 14% of intraductal carcinomas, tested positive for B. burgdorferi,
  • while all normal breast tissues tested negative.
  • PCR analysis further confirmed the presence of B. burgdorferi DNA in breast cancer tissues.
  • Moreover, 25% of B. burgdorferi – positive tissues exhibited expression of both chemokines, CXCL8 and CXCL10, which was not observed in B. burgdorferi – negative tissues.
  • Analysis of available patient data, including age, indicated a correlation between older patients and B. burgdorferi – positive tissues.

This study validates the presence of B. burgdorferi in invasive breast cancer tissues and highlights the involvement of key CXCL family members associated with inflammatory processes.

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**Comment**

It all of a sudden becomes quite clear why ‘the powers that be’ simply had to bury ivermectin and HCQ.  These drugs are turning out to be highly anti-viral and anti-cancer.  More and more is coming out on these safe, cheap drugs that have been effectively repurposed for cancer.  Due to a court order, the FDA had to remove its controversial verbiage on ivermectin from its website.  Predictably, the FDA claims no wrongdoing despite an estimated 500,000 deaths due to its suppression of ivermectin, as well as the fact doctors lost their jobs for simply endorsing the drug.

The FDA has a lot to answer for.

I also highly recommend reading and listening to this:  https://robertyoho.substack.com/p/302-how-to-save-your-life-if-you

On a personal side note relating to the above link: my holistic doctor (RIP) once told me that he successfully treated female cancers with testosterone and male cancers with estrogen.  At the time there weren’t any studies on this hormone approach for cancer and all he had to support it was his 35 years of clinical experience.  Now, it finally appears there are some studies:  https://hormonebalance.org/publications/

Another doctor we used has completely restored women who have severe endometriosis by using a cocktail of synthetic testosterones (nandrolone and stanozolol) that doesn’t break down into estrogen as well as the anti-androgen spironolactone to counter any facial hair or lowering of the voice.  My daughter still uses this treatment and it has worked amazingly for over ten years.  To say it has changed her life would be an understatement.

This too is a big reason hormone therapy is nearly banned in mainstream medicine.  It just does too many things for health which interferes with Big Pharma profits.

If you haven’t figured it out yet, the FDA could care less about true health.

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Cancer, Inflammation, Lyme, research

Bacterial Biofilm & Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Disease

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7167820/

 2020 Feb; 9(2): 59.
Published online 2020 Feb 3. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9020059
PMCID: PMC7167820
PMID: 32028684

Bacterial Biofilm and its Role in the Pathogenesis of Disease

Lene K. Vestby,1 Torstein Grønseth,2 Roger Simm,3 and Live L. Nesse4,*
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Abstract

Recognition of the fact that bacterial biofilm may play a role in the pathogenesis of disease has led to an increased focus on identifying diseases that may be biofilm-related. Biofilm infections are typically chronic in nature, as biofilm-residing bacteria can be resilient to both the immune system, antibiotics, and other treatments. This is a comprehensive review describing biofilm diseases in the auditory, the cardiovascular, the digestive, the integumentary, the reproductive, the respiratory, and the urinary system. In most cases reviewed, the biofilms were identified through various imaging technics, in addition to other study approaches. The current knowledge on how biofilm may contribute to the pathogenesis of disease indicates a number of different mechanisms. This spans from biofilm being a mere reservoir of pathogenic bacteria, to playing a more active role, e.g., by contributing to inflammation. Observations also indicate that biofilm does not exclusively occur extracellularly, but may also be formed inside living cells. Furthermore, the presence of biofilm may contribute to development of cancer. In conclusion, this review shows that biofilm is part of many, probably most chronic infections. This is important knowledge for development of effective treatment strategies for such infections.

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Biofilm, Inflammation, Lyme, research, Uncategorized