SPORADIC NEWSLETTER

Issue 298                                                                            Dec 2016

Michael Lebowitz DC

970 201-7406

E-mail NOACH2343@aol.com                    http://www.michaellebowitzdc.com

Dear Colleagues;

We hope you are doing well and having a great holiday season. Supreme has a new product based on clinical experience of Dr. Charlie Fagenholz and others.

NEW PRODUCT

Mimosa Supreme (Supreme Nutrition Products 800-922-1744, shop.supremenutritionproducts.com) is pure powdered Mimosa Pudica in a veggie cap.  Like all other Supreme products there are no fillers, binders, flow agents or other substances added in the encapsulation process. Mimosa, also known as the sensitivity plant, has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, especially in Ayurvedic Medicine. Traditionally, this plant has been used to combat many health challenges due to the beneficial phytochemical presence of terpenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, quinines, phenols, tannins, saponins, and coumarins.  These uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) As a broad spectrum anti-microbial mimosa demonstrates effectiveness against Aspergillus fumigatus, Citrobacter divergens, Plasmodium berghei, and Klebsiella pneumonia in studies (6). Clinically, physicians have reported it to be effective in treating various parasites as well as various forms of Borrelia (14).  According to a few physicians that have used mimosa for a number of years “many patients experience elimination of parasites into the toilet so they have to be informed prior to starting the herb” that visible parasites are a possibility (14).

2) Mimosa is the go to herb for Hemorrhoids in Ayurveda. This is due to the amazing wound healing abilities of the methanolic extracts of the plant. Traditionally the powder has been made into a paste and applied topically but oral supplementation can be effective as well.

3) Anti-diarrheal activity was demonstrated on rats that were given castor oil induced diarrhea and PGE2 induced enteropooling along with reducing gut motility after a charcoal meal. The ethanolic extract of Mimosa showed significant diarrhea inhibition (7).

4) Anti hepatotoxic activity was demonstrated through the measurement of high serum SGOT, SGPT, ALP, and total bilirubin in CCL4 induced liver damage in albino rats. Mimosa helped achieve near normal levels within 14 days (3).

5) Anti-diabetic activity was demonstrated in a study with rats on a high fructose diet. Mimosa reduced the body weight, improved insulin sensitivity, lowered blood lipids and reduced liver damage. Furthermore, blood tests showed in a different study that serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and VLDL all decreased while HDL increased (10).

6) Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity has been demonstrated due to the flavonoid presence in the ethanolic extract.

7) Mimosa demonstrated potent anti-venom activity. This was demonstrated by the inhibition of lethality, phospholipase activity, edema forming activity, fibrinolytic activity and hemorrhagic activity of Naja naja and Bangarus caerulus venoms (4).

8) Anti-ulcer activity was demonstrated against pylorus ligation, aspirin and ethanol-induced ulcers due to the plants ethanolic extract (11).

9) Mimosa does possess anti-convulsant activity, specifically for drug-induced seizures. It also demonstrated to be an antagonist for N-methyl-D-aspartate induced turning behavior (13).

To quote Fagenholz: “In conclusion, Mimosa possesses great medicinal properties. It seems to benefit the majority of patients with microbial issues.  However, we do view it as an elite anti-parasitic due to its action on large intestinal worms. This herb needs to be considered in any resistant parasitic or microbial patient cases and in all patients that test positive for Borrelia” (14).

Mimosa Pudica is listed as a non-toxic plant for humans on the University of California's list of safe and poisonous garden plants (15). It is also listed as safe for humans and pets on the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources website.

Dosage: The dosage is 2 capsules in the morning and 2 before bed on an empty stomach ideally. Some sensitive patients may experience discomfort and need to start at a lower does. However, we have had some of the most sensitive patients not have any discomfort at all so we advise to just monitor your patients.

Contraindications: Mimosa should not be taken during pregnancy or while nursing or in children under 6. As with other supplements children’s dosage should be determined by weight.

For references listed go to Supremenutritionproducts.com website

My comments: One may ask why is supreme coming out with a new antimicrobial? In my practice we find that microbes appear to be a causative agent in many of our patients and can lead to "leaky gut", gastrointestinal issues, dermatological issues, endocrine imbalance, fatigue, respiratory problems, depression, etc, etc, etc. In other cases though not causative, they can interfere with making optimal progress with the patient. I have used Supreme Nutrition Products almost exclusively (99%?) to treat my patients microbial issues for a number of years. When Dr. Fagenholz came to me with the idea of mimosa, he was so enthusiastic that we went to our sources to find samples. He used to have a product he liked but since they reformulated it he hasn't found it as effective. One source we found tested very well on my patients as well as other docs patients including Dr Fagenholz. With more and more environmental challenges effecting our immune system’s ability to resist infection, our complex patients often do better when placed on multiple anti-microbials according to our test results. We felt adding another one in our inventory, especially one he felt targeted parasites (including larger ones) would be a welcome addition. 

CASE HISTORY From Sunmok Kim DC Grand Junction CO

Amy is 49yrs old female who suffered from migraine headaches for 23yrs. 10 to 12 days/month, she had severe headaches (behind her left eye usually in the middle of

night). Her M.D. couldn't discern what really triggered them.  He prescribed pain medications. She tried different specialists as well as a gluten and dairy free diet to no avail.

The following vials tested positive (AK test kits 1-970-201-7406) Virus2, Bacteria, Babesia, Bartonella, Ext. Parasite, Borrelia, Helicobacter, Fungus 1, and Candida Albicans. Solanine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine, Zein, and Gliadin were positive from the food toxin kit.

Supplements I prescribed: Hemo Guard Supreme, Schisandra Supreme (Supreme Nutrition), L-Tyrosine, and Magnesium Aspartate.

She went back to her M.D. for lyme lab tests (antibody test:Lyme AB screen) and the test results were positive.

Then, after she started to follow my instructions, she had only 2 headaches over the next 2 months. The first one was the day that she started taking the supplements, and second came a month later.

Borrelia still showed positive on the 2nd visit (2weeks after first visit) and 3rd visit (1mo after 2nd visit). Her symptoms though decreased dramatically. I added Scutellaria Supreme on second visit and on the 3rd visit I switched to Morinda Supreme, Hemo Guard Supreme and Olive Leaf Supreme (on complex patients it is not that unusual for antimicrobials to switch like this – ML).

I know usually that lab AB screening can miss lots of chronic Lyme. But, this time the lab confirmed my suspicions and she has been doing wonderfully.

Comment from Michael Taggart DC- Kirkland WA

This email came after Dr. Taggart who has followed my work for years watched the 2016 DVD. “I had a patient with a chronic cough for 1 year. She would literally cough every 5 minutes. Medical evaluation findings, none.  Did the basic Lebowitz protocol (did not use new provocation testing) and she was 20% improved. I was very nervous that his case would not resolve. I added the new provocation to the testing and found microbes previously missed. I changed supplements, later retested again and changed supplements again. We were able to achieve100% resolution!” (ML-The new protocol does help pick up things occasionally missed in the past as well as speed up the procedure).

MATERIALS AVAILABLE FROM DR. MICHAEL LEBOWITZ

1. DVD or Vimeo: Treating the Complex Patient 2016: This seminar, approximately 4 1/2 hours long will teach the physician a simple to apply, effective protocol to treat patients with chronic fatigue, allergies, chemical sensitivities, intestinal dysbiosis, (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, spirochete, and viral infections), food sensitivities, food toxin intolerance, hypercoagulation problems, toxic metal issues, endocrine dysfunction, nutritional imbalances, chronic pain and subluxations, fibromyalgia, etc. The seminar is suited for both the novice and the advanced practitioners in our work and is much updated from our last one. A complete set of advanced notes accompanies the DVD. To order go to http://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/seminar.html

2. Personal Seminars with Dr. Lebowitz: Dr. Lebowitz teaches seminars to one or two doctors at a time at his offices in Honolulu, HI and Gig Harbor. This is probably the best way to learn our protocols with a personalized, hands on experience. Cost is $400 per physician.  For more info or to schedule call us at 970-623-9565. Noah Lebowitz DC is also available to teach the class.

3. Test Kits for Dr. Lebowitz protocol - Call Cynthia at AK Test Kits 970 201-7406 or see our website http://www.michaellebowitzdc.com for more details. These kits will greatly simplify and speed up your testing making you more efficient and accurate in patient assessment. These are “diagnostic kits”. Supplement kits are ordered directly from Supreme Nutrition 1-800-922-1744.

4. Body Restoration An Owners Manual - An updated and expanded version of my first book Body Mechanics published almost 30 years ago. Part 1 has a chapter on each organ/gland. Each chapter teaches basic anatomy and physiology, causes and symptoms of dysfunction, as well as simple treatments your patient can do at home to complement your treatment. Part 2 explains the role of dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxic metals, nutritional deficiencies and neurotransmitter imbalances in health.  The book is a great review for the doctor, but better yet it is a great tool to recommend to your patient. It will give them a better understanding of how their body works and the causes of health and disease, as well as the rationale of why you treat the way you do. It is very pro chiropractic. It is available  for $1.99 on kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Body-Restoration-Owners-Manual-ebook/dp/B0050653C4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1353354004&sr=1-1 or in paperback http://www.amazon.com/body-restoration-Dr-Michael-Lebowitz/dp/146100294X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432251114&sr=8-2&keywords=michael+lebowitz+kapadia

5. Body Restoration Cookbook - This companion volume to the above book was written by Cynthia Lebowitz and is now available free online (donations accepted).  A wonderful tool for your patients as it contains almost 100 recipes- most without gluten, dairy, nightshades, etc.  http://www.bodyrestorationanownersmanual.com/html/Cookbook.html

6. God’s Preventative Medicine- my latest book is now available in paperback. It explains how the Levitical Priests dealt with fungal dysbiosis both preventatively and treatment wise as well as the reasons behind some of the other health laws of the Torah. It is a short easy to understand book and fascinating for the student of health and the Bible http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Preventative-Medicine-Discoveries-Instructions/dp/150892824X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432251151&sr=1-2

7. Phone consultations - Dr. Lebowitz is happy to consult with you about protocol questions or difficult patients.  Please take into account that we are on Hawaiian (or Arizonan) time and only call between 7AM-5PM M-F 970-623-9565. There is no charge for short consults if you are a fellow physician.