Brooklyn Integrative Medicine

Here are some of what I think are great ideas for Fathers Day Gifts!

5 Ideas for The Fathers In Your Life! — Brooklyn Integrative Medicine For the Fathers That You Want to Keep Healthy... Whether it’s a birthday, father’s day, gift giving holiday, or just to say I Love You, here are 5 ideas for gifts….

Sugar substitute erythritol, common in keto foods, may increase your risk for stroke Erythritol, a sweetener often added to diet products such as Truvia, may contribute to clogged arteries and strokes, a new study suggests.

Here's a nice explanation about Tuna and Mercury- Bottom line- if you are going to eat it- ideally choose light or skipjack for the least risk of mercury accumulation in the fish and overall the frequency of how often you eat it matters. This wasn't discussed.. but when you eat it, think about including things that can help you safely get rid of any mercury that may otherwise end up affecting/accumulating in you (via foods or supplements)

Mercury in Tuna: Is This Fish Safe to Eat? Tuna is a popular and nutritious saltwater fish, but you may worry about its mercury content. This article reviews mercury in tuna and tells you whether it’s safe to eat this fish.

With a big snowstorm expected in parts of the US this weekend, I wanted to share an important reminder to be careful when shoveling--especially if you have heart health concerns. One of the major reasons shoveling snow can lead to a heart attack is that people tend to hold their breath on exertion—such as lifting heavy shovelfuls of snow. Breath holding slams the diaphragm right up into the heart, squeezing it and impeding blood flow. This is known as a "Valsalva maneuver." But that's not the only risk. Here's what you need to know & how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3KSb51C

Hands-Only CPR Instructional Video Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR f...

Why does stress make smart people do stupid things? See video to find out what research is showing.
https://www.heartmath.com/blog/health-and-wellness/how-stress-affects-the-body/

In the October 2021 American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America” survey, results showed that 32% of adults sometimes are so stressed they struggle to make basic decisions, such as what to wear or what to eat. The survey, conducted by Harris Poll, also found that millennials saw the highest percentage of such stress, at 48%.

A Single Meal Containing Raw, Crushed Garlic Influences Expression of Immunity- and Cancer-Related Genes in Whole Blood of Humans - PubMed These data indicate that the bioactivity of garlic is multifaceted and includes activation of genes related to immunity, apoptosis, and xenobiotic metabolism in humans and Mono Mac 6 cells. This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01293591.

Long COVID is a debilitating condition in which symptoms persist long after the virus has run its course.

This can be scary because it is hard to understand.

Join Patrick McKeown and long COVID survivor, Vikki, for a FREE deep dive workshop on the research behind long COVID. And learn a proven breathing protocol that will reduce symptoms and support recovery.

There’s no need to register. Just check your time zone and log into Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388958898

WEDNESDAY, September 29th, 4pm BST.

Do you feel comfortable taking supplements that are stored at temps up to 155 degrees? The phrase, “hot on Amazon” is taking on new and problematic meanings for the dietary supplement industry this spring.
Beginning on April 15, Amazon began requiring supplement companies that sell on the platform to guarantee that their products can withstand temperatures up to 155 F, and still meet label claims for stability and potency.

Lifesaver: Company co-founded by Israeli begins selling coronavirus-killing nasal spray in Israel - Israel Newsstand Enovid releases a small dose of nitric oxide, which is 99.9% effective against coronavirus

If Fructose Is So Bad - Should I Eat Fruit? - David Perlmutter, MD There is an ever-expanding body of research that clearly points out the incredible threat that fructose poses to human metabolic health.

Fruit a cause of type 2 diabetes? No way! (Not fruit juice). According to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, individuals who eat two servings of fruit a day have a 36% lower likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes than those who consume less than half a serving each day. In this new study, researchers analyzed the data of more than 7,600 participants from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute's Australian Diabetes, Obesity, and Lifestyle Study. Participants were asked to provide information on their fruit and fruit juice intake through a food frequency questionnaire.

"We found people who consumed around 2 servings of fruit per day had a 36% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next five years than those who consumed less than half a serving of fruit per day," study author Nicola Bondonno, Ph.D., of Edith Cowan University's Institute for Nutrition Research in Perth, Australia, said in a statement.

"We did not see the same patterns for fruit juice. These findings indicate that a healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes the consumption of whole fruits, is a great strategy to lower your diabetes risk."

***MUST READ***

This is a comment from Brian Remy, a former Director of Intellectual Property at Gilead Sciences—the maker of Remdesivir.

“Use what works and is most effective— period.”

***MUST READ***

This is a comment we received on our LinkedIn post by Brian Remy, a former Director of Intellectual Property at Gilead Sciences—the maker of Remdesivir.

“Use what works and is most effective— period.”

He is speaking of COVID-19 protocols based on {the “I” medicine.}

A blogpost I wrote last year- as I am passionate about a preventive mindset - something that I hope more and more people will embrace.

For Better Health, Use the Three Pillars of Prevention | HealthQuarters There's much more to preventative medicine. Understanding its three pillars supports better health.

Alpha lipoic: For blood pressure, blood sugar, peripheral neuropathy, antioxidant support and a potent antiviral and detoxifier. Win, win, win....

Reposting from my friend and colleague Dr Adria. Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can be easily missed on routine lab testing. Specialized labs that both she and I utilize take a more comprehensive look at the multiple potential components of the gluten protein that you could be reacting to. Gluten related disorders can present as many kinds of symptoms and shouldn’t be missed nowadays.

In English, this study proves that the standard lab testing for gluten sensitivity, which ONLY examines the alpha gliadin portion (there are multiple other components of gluten that can cause reactions), is going to miss a lot. We run a very advanced panel that examines all components of gluten and wheat molecules which is most comprehensive and thorough. If you feel this may be a concern for you, call us about having this important testing performed.

Did you know that heart attacks and strokes remain the leading cause of death and disability in women? Learn how the Method can save your life! Join us on Feb. 10 for a free webinar! Share with patients, family, & friends.

A new study published in Gait & Posture Journal found that a forward head posture affects your nervous system.

The researchers observed several hindered autonomic functions ranging from proprioception to eye movement, postural stability, even skin reactivity.

Ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31955048/ — with Teodor Tudzharov and Daniel Tudzharov.