Month: January 2025

In the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, a new study is reporting that low testosterone in men can mean a shorter life span. This meta-analysis of 11 studies, involved more than 24,000 subjects may be the most definitive done on the subject. The data from this study show that men with low total testosterone concentrations had higher risks for all-cause mortality and that men with testosterone concentrations below 5.3 nmol/L (<153 mg/dL) had an increased risk of cardiovascular death. In addition, the relationship between dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, all-cause and CVD mortality is complex (nonlinear) as both low levels of DHT (below 0.59 nmol/L) and high levels of DHT (above 2.45 nmol/L) had a higher risk for all-cause mortality and/or CVD events.

For years, men have been told just the opposite. That male menopause was natural. That the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease were too great to augment declining testosterone by dabbling in hormone replacement therapy. Within mainstream media, the sly implication is that there must be something wrong with a man who wishes to maintain reproductive health past a certain age. …

https://www.malone.news/p/testosterone

“I scoffed at first. But I gave it a try. And within three days I thought I was going to die. …”

“This is my story, and why we started Headley Holistics. I was born in the 1960’s, by the time I was 17 I was diagnosed with my first autoimmune disease, Interstitial Cystitis.

What was surprising to me, was how I was treated. I was told by the medical establishment that my condition was psychological. This began a lifelong struggle of ‘what I was experiencing vs what doctors and my family judged I was experiencing’.

By the time I was 34 years old, I was diagnosed with my second autoimmune disease, severe Endometriosis. By this time, all of my organs were stuck together through adhesions. I was bleeding internally. I couldn’t keep food down, I had dangerously low blood pressure and I was chronically lightheaded.

But, because that first doctor believed my very real Interstitial Cystitis diagnosis was a female psychological issue, I was deemed a headcase, and that diagnosis followed me.

Over time I developed several more autoimmune disorders, and I accumulated thousands and thousands of dollars of prescription drugs every month.

I had countless and relentless surgeries, and by the time I was in my 50s, I couldn’t remember a time when I wasn’t sick or in pain.

But that all changed in 2014 when I was first introduced to Double Helix Water. I scoffed at first. But I gave it a try, and within three days, I thought I was going to die.

Every diagnosed condition I had was in hyper-overdrive. I was in so much agony, even my skin and my hair hurt.

This tiny little bottle of water had started a detox that my body desperately needed.

I had two choices. I could either throw this water out and go back to the way I was, or I could try cutting back the dose and weather the storm of detox and see what was on the other side.

So I decided to cut my dose back and forge ahead on this new path, and I decided that if I could make it through this detox, maybe there was hope on the other side.

I was totally shocked. We all were. And it took some time, but I gradually started to get better.

After about a year, I was able to start cutting back on some of the prescriptions that I had been on my whole life. I was told by many doctors that a couple of these drugs I would never get off of.

I was doing the impossible. Even the drugs they said I could never stop. I stopped.

Then I changed my diet. I added in other natural medicines. I was experiencing a state of health and wellbeing that I hadn’t felt in my whole life.”

We graciously received the more recent video above from Shelley after having found her testimonial on her website and asked if it be okay that we publish it. We got her permission and you may read it below. We are so honored and proud to be a part of her journey, these experiences are the reason we do what we do:

• After 40+ years of struggling with several autoimmune diseases, Shelley found relief from an unexpected source
• Interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis and fibromyalgia were all working in concert making Shelley’s life increasingly unbearable
• The endless carousel of pharmaceuticals offered little to no reprieve and increasingly higher costs

In early 2014, I was at the end of my rope. Diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in 1980, irritable bowel syndrome in 1991, endometriosis in 1993, and finally fibromyalgia in 2005, the constant pain and subsequent pharmaceuticals prescribed to me over the years had destroyed my life and all but suffocated any joy I could still muster up. My days were filled with pain and exhaustion, while my nights were agonizing and sleepless. I endured several pelvic surgeries over the years and I had been prescribed dozens of medications. Whatever new and amazing drugs big pharma could dream up to treat each of my diagnosed diseases were tried. Dozens of courses of antibiotics, muscle relaxers and specialty drugs allowed me to function during the day, while sleeping pills and antidepressants gave me what fitful slumber I could snatch at night. But it wasn’t until I entered into a pain contract with a respected pain management physician in Seattle that I finally gave up the Ibuprofen and wine that had, up until then, kept me functional despite the pain. My new doctor was aghast when I told him that I controlled my pain with 1,800 mg per day of Ibuprofen, followed up with a bottle of wine after work most days. The realization that this combination could eventually kill me was why I was convinced, at that point, that opioids were my next best option.

All this changed in 2014 when I was introduced to Double Helix Water. Even though I highly doubted that this tiny bottle of structured water molecules would do anything to ease my suffering, I decided to give it a try. I had tried everything else my doctors could think of, including acupuncture, that proved to be more painful than the diseases themselves, and craniosacral therapy that did bring me some level of relief, albeit temporary. In 2013, at my naturopath’s suggestion, I was even tested for food allergies. As it turned out I was allergic to everything I was eating, which at that point wasn’t much, so another diagnosis was added to the growing list of autoimmune diseases that were destroying my body and my life—leaky gut syndrome.

So I accepted the little bottle of Double Helix Water given to me in February 2014, and with an open mind began my journey back from hell to health. Two years of drinking Double Helix Water later, and I am feeling better than I have since I was 15 years old. At this point, all of my diagnosed diseases have faded and I am experiencing more energy than I’ve known in 40 years, blissful sleep, and a reduction in pain of about 95% most days. I’ve been able to wean myself off of most of the drugs I had come to depend on, even the opioids, and the approximately $1,500 per month spent on pharmaceuticals for over 15 years has fallen to less than $50 per month in just two years. In addition, after a short nine months of Double Helix Water consumption, my very nearsighted eyes—legally blind since I was a young child—changed from a visual acuity of between 20/300 and 20/400, to 20/50 and 20/100. My optometrist has told me that the changes in my vision are physically impossible, yet even he admits that it has happened. I have even caught myself, on several occasions, driving to town without glasses at all, which I could have never considered just nine short months earlier.

My body literally craves Double Helix Water now, and I find myself drinking another couple of ounces whenever I am feeling tired, stressed out from the day’s activities, or achy from inflammation or injury. Even our dogs and cats demand their Double Helix Water every day with simply amazing results. The power of Double Helix Water to remove toxins from our bodies on a daily basis, coupled with decreased inflammation and, subsequently, much lower levels of pain, is simply astonishing. Over 40 years of constant, incessant pain has vanished. Just as important, I am now eating foods that I wouldn’t have dreamt I would ever be able to eat again. This tiny bottle of structured water molecules has literally given me my life back and I am so incredibly thankful that I decided to give it a try before it was too late.”

— Shelley Headley

 

Written By: GreenMedInfo Research Group

As antibiotic resistance threatens to plunge us back into a pre-penicillin era, scientists are turning to nature’s pharmacy for new weapons against deadly superbugs.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has emerged as one of the most concerning antibiotic-resistant pathogens of the 21st century. This opportunistic bacterium is responsible for a wide range of infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals and those with cystic fibrosis. P. aeruginosa’s ability to form biofilms – complex communities of bacteria encased in a self-produced matrix – allows it to evade both the immune system and conventional antibiotics, making infections notoriously difficult to treat.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa causes an estimated 32,600 infections among hospitalized patients and 2,700 deaths in the United States each year.1 As conventional treatment options dwindle, researchers are increasingly exploring alternative approaches, including natural compounds with antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties.

Current Treatment Landscape

The standard approach to treating P. aeruginosa infections typically involves combinations of potent antibiotics such as carbapenems, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. However, the bacterium’s intrinsic resistance mechanisms and ability to rapidly acquire new ones have rendered many of these drugs ineffective. The reliance on standard pharmaceutical antibiotics has driven P. aeruginosa populations into greater pathogenicity, as these compounds tend to be simpler, easier to develop resistance against, and ultimately contribute to the dysbiosis of the host microbiome — i.e. host ‘terrain’ — which is a significant part of the problem of antibiotic-resistant infections.

The limitations of current treatments have spurred interest in novel therapeutic strategies, including targeting the bacterium’s virulence factors and communication systems rather than attempting to kill it outright. This approach may help circumvent the intense selective pressure that drives antibiotic resistance.

New Findings: Nature’s Arsenal Against P. aeruginosa

A comprehensive analysis of studies indexed on GreenMedInfo.com has revealed a wealth of natural compounds with potential activity against P. aeruginosa. These substances offer a diverse array of mechanisms to combat the pathogen, from directly killing bacteria to disrupting biofilm formation and interfering with quorum sensing – the cell-to-cell communication system that coordinates bacterial behavior.

Top 10 Topmost Researched Natural Substances with Anti-Pseudomonal Activity from GreenMedInfo.com:

1. Honey: Multiple studies have demonstrated the antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of various types of honey against P. aeruginosa. Manuka honey, in particular, has shown promise in combating antibiotic-resistant strains.
2. Garlic: Compounds in garlic, such as allicin and ajoene, exhibit potent antimicrobial activity and can interfere with quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa.
3. Green Tea: Catechins found in green tea, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), have been shown to inhibit biofilm formation and enhance the efficacy of conventional antibiotics against P. aeruginosa.
4. Ginger: Zingerone, a compound found in ginger, has demonstrated the ability to reduce virulence factor production and biofilm formation in P. aeruginosa.
5. Curcumin: This active component of turmeric has shown antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and quorum sensing inhibition properties against P. aeruginosa.
6. Berberine: Found in various plants, berberine has exhibited synergistic effects with antibiotics against multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa strains.
7. Quercetin: This flavonoid, present in many fruits and vegetables, has shown promise in inhibiting biofilm formation and virulence factors in P. aeruginosa.
8. Thyme Oil: Essential oil from thyme has demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
9. Lactoferrin: This iron-binding protein found in milk has shown the ability to disrupt P. aeruginosa biofilms and enhance antibiotic efficacy.
10. Vitamin D: Studies suggest that vitamin D can modulate the immune response to P. aeruginosa infections and may have direct antimicrobial effects.

Analysis of Findings

The diverse mechanisms of action exhibited by these natural compounds offer several advantages over conventional antibiotics. By targeting multiple aspects of bacterial physiology and virulence, they may be less likely to induce resistance. Furthermore, many of these substances have demonstrated synergistic effects with existing antibiotics, potentially allowing for lower doses and reduced side effects. Lastly, they may contribute to supporting the ‘beneficial’ bacteria within the host microbiome, further adding to the therapeutic value of these natural substances.

Implications for Future Research and Treatment

The findings highlighted in this analysis open up several promising avenues for future research:

1. Combination therapies: Investigating the potential synergistic effects of natural compounds with each other and with conventional antibiotics.
2. Delivery systems: Developing novel methods to enhance the bioavailability and targeted delivery of these compounds to infection sites.
3. Resistance monitoring: Studying the long-term effects of natural antimicrobials on bacterial populations to assess the risk of resistance development.
4. Clinical trials: Moving the most promising candidates from bench to bedside through rigorous clinical testing.
5. Preventive strategies: Exploring the use of these compounds in prophylactic measures, particularly for high-risk populations such as cystic fibrosis patients.

Conclusion

As the threat of antibiotic resistance looms large, the exploration of natural compounds offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other difficult-to-treat pathogens. While much work remains to be done in translating these laboratory findings into clinical practice, the diverse array of mechanisms and compounds identified provides a rich resource for researchers and clinicians alike.

The battle against P. aeruginosa serves as a microcosm of the larger struggle against antibiotic resistance. By embracing a multifaceted approach that combines the best of modern medicine with nature’s time-tested remedies, we may yet turn the tide in this critical fight for public health.

© July 20th 2024 GreenMedInfo LLC. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? Sign up for the newsletter here www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter.

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(Tom: This was forwarded to me by a friend.)

Very interesting!

There was a retired navy man that worked in the lab and he was very interesting gentleman to talk with. He was a retired biochemist from the USN. he asked me what was going on that day and I said I had the day off. I wish I was working as the crew on today was taking a sailor to Homestead as he had a very bad kidney infection.

Now this elderly gent told me the man should have eaten more asparagus and he wouldn’t have that problem. I asked why? I’ll never forget him saying do you eat asparagus and I said yes, I love them.

He replied you notice how your urine stinks after eating asparagus? I said well I never thought it was what I ate but yes it does have a pungent odor. It is because it is detoxifying your body of harmful chemicals!!! This was back in 1986 when I was stationed there and to read this email again I had to share this story…Eat more asparagus my friends.

Asparagus — Who knew?

My Mom had been taking the full-stalk canned style asparagus, pureed it and took 4 tablespoons in the morning and 4 tablespoons later in the day. She did this for over a month. She is on chemo pills for Stage 3 lung cancer in the pleural area and her cancer cell count went from 386 down to 125 as of this past week.

Her oncologist said she will not need to see him for 3 months.

THE ARTICLE:

Several years ago I met a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a copy of an article, entitled “Asparagus For Cancer” printed in the Cancer News Journal, December 1979. I will share it here, just as it was shared with me: I am a biochemist, and have specialized in the relation of diet to health or over 50 years.

Several years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. that asparagus might cure cancer. Since then, I have worked
with him on his project. We have accumulated a number of favorable case histories.

Here are a few examples:

Case No. 1, A man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin’s disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous exercise.

Case No. 2, A successful businessman, 68 years old, suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including radiation without improvement, he began taking asparagus. Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that his kidneys were normal.

Case No. 3, On March 5th 1971, a man who had lung cancer was put on the operating table where they found lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him up and declared his case hopeless. On April 5th he heard about the Asparagus therapy and immediately started taking it. By August,
x-ray pictures revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared. He is now back at his regular business routine.

Case No. 4, A woman had been troubled for a number of years with skin cancer. She developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by the acting specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after beginning asparagus therapy, the skin specialist said her skin looked fine with no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney disease, which had started in 1949. She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus treatment.

I was not surprised at this result as `The elements of materia medica’, edited in 1854 by a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania , stated that asparagus was used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones. Note the dates!

We would have other case histories but the medical establishment has interfered with our obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing to readers to spread this good news and help us to gather a large number of case histories that will overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably simple and natural remedy.

For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before using. Fresh or canned asparagus can be used. I have corresponded with the two leading canners of asparagus, Giant and Stokely, and I am satisfied that these brands contain no pesticides or preservatives.

Place the cooked asparagus in a blender and liquefy to make a puree. Store in the refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice daily, morning and evening.

Patients usually show some improvement in 2-4 weeks.
It can be diluted with water and used as a cold or hot drink.
This suggested dosage is based on present experience, but certainly larger amounts can do no harm and may be needed in some cases.

As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that `what cures can prevent.’ Based on this theory, my wife and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with our meals. We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to suit our taste with breakfast and with dinner. I take mine hot and my wife prefers hers cold.

For years we have made it a practice to have blood surveys taken as
part of our regular checkups. The last blood survey, taken by a medical doctor who specializes in the nutritional approach to health, showed substantial improvements in all categories over the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to nothing but the asparagus drink.

As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a result, I am convinced that asparagus fits in better with the latest theories about cancer.

Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I believe asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call cell growth normalizer. That accounts for its action on cancer and in acting as a general body tonic In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we suggest, is a harmless substance. The FDA cannot prevent you from using it and it may do you much good. It has been reported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is considered one of the body’s most potent anticarcinogens and antioxidants.

Just a side note… In case you are wondering why this has not been made public, there is no profit in curing cancer!

Please send this article to everyone in your Address Book. The most unselfish act one can ever do is paying forward all the kindness one has received.