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BANKING ON TRUMP – The Formation of TEAM TRUMP

BANKING ON TRUMP – The Formation of TEAM TRUMP

Do you ever read newspapers?  Or the independent newspaper call EPOCH TIMES?

I know, FACEBOOK is supposedly purging “fake news” and you might be thinking that EPOCH TIMES is fake news.  Well, not so far as I can tell.

The most recent paper (yes, made of real paper!, from a box on the street) edition (November 24-30, 2016; Northern California Edition) has a picture of Donald Trump in the Oval Office behind the desk.

BANKING on TRUMPAt first I thought maybe this was a past cover from THE ONION.  But no, just a projection (photo-shopped) into the future.  Not fake news.  Not even with a satirical spin like my much-beloved THE ONION so masterfully created.

Thus, after the front page photo, what really caught my attention was the article title, “–THE FORMATION OF– TEAM TRUMP.”  And then the lead in to the story.

BANKING ON TRUMP – The Formation of TEAM TRUMP

Why did it catch my attention?  Because what it said was what I was predicting over a year ago.

When I first started studying the presidential candidates from the perspective of B.A.N.K. code personality (behavior and values) typing, what I saw wasBANKING on TRUMP so obvious to me that I was motivated to write a whole book about it.  CODE BLUE IN THE WHITE HOUSE: What Successful Presidents Sell Voters to Win Elections.

Chapters 7 to 9 delve into this B.A.N.K. Code personality and character stuff in depth.  Please buy the book and read the details.  www.CodeBlueInTheWhiteHouse.com.

The gist of it is that everyone saw (and still sees) the essence of Donald Trump as being an almost purely ACTION type. All about Image, Fun, Winning, Competition.

Act first, think later.

He had a certain “charisma” or at least “attention grabbing” style. But without the balancing characteristics that create substance, details, programs, action plans.   Not like the BLUEPRINT and KNOWLEDGE types.  And none of the “let me be of service to others” exemplified by the NURTURING type.

Now, in contrast, Hillary Clinton was more the BLUEPRINT and KNOWLEDGE TYPE according to most people. More about policy and programs than about glitz and showbiz, image and WIFM.  And yet, I felt that she was as exciting a candidate as Al Gore and Ross Perot. You get my point. NOT charismatic.  But not floating in the air with platitudes.  Or unintelligible like the first endorser of Donald Trump, the undeniable Sara Palen.

Many people might disagree a little with this, but the results of my research across 3 continents was consistent. Donald was 98% of the time spotted as an ACTION type. Hillary’s predominant BANK Code personality type was more muddled and mixed in people’s analysis. “What is she….?” they would often ponder.

People usually made a quick decision to chose ACTION as Donald Trump. (ACTIONs are quick decision makers).  They would take a long time to decide on Hillary’s primary code.

 

BANKING ON TRUMP – The Formation of TEAM TRUMP

SO, finally getting back to the article from EPOCH TIMES, here is what it says and why B.A.N.K. Code is such a powerful and reliable system to predict behavior.

“According to an adage….personnel is policy. In order for a president to deliver on specific policies, people who believe in those policies need to be appointed.” After discussing  Trump’s lack of governmental experience and mostly being an outsider attacking the establishment, the article goes on to say “his grasp of policy details and ability to articulate what he wants to achieve has been a work in progress, leaving room for friends and critics to imagine different versions of what a Trump presidency might deliver.”

Precisely the point I made (or at least implied) in CODE BLUE IN THE WHITE HOUSE: What Successful Presidents Sell Voters to Win Elections.

Precisely what I said above about an ACTION.

In other words, what was Donald saying during the campaign? Besides “build a wall,” “make America great again” (#MAGA), and “I’ll create more jobs” (did he ever say jobs for Americans? We know that it is more jobs for his family members….), he mostly provided fodder for comedians.

Because Donald Trump lacked substantive details.  That is why he made up stuff as he went along and denied details and facts even more than Hillary Clinton did.  Because there were no details behind Donald Trump as an ACTION.  No policies. No substance.  Just a lot of negative blaming and name-calling and empty promises that have evaporated now more quickly than when he proclaimed them before.

B.A.N.K. Code and Individual Balance

Thanksgiving tips for PositivityAll four personality BANK Code types are found in us all as individuals.  The amounts of each vary, just as all pies may have similar basic ingredients but the variety and flavor can be radically different based on the proportions of what is used, how the crust is made, and how the filling is prepared.

The next big question is: how long can a Trump Presidency survive when Donald’s ADHD behavior leads him to become bored with the details of the real job? Then, his real goal of the presidency, to use it for personal gain, becomes overwhelmingly obvious to those who voted him in.

And how will this then effect the health of this country and the world as a whole?  We will see. we will see. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Tips for Positivity – BANK CODE

Thanksgiving Tips for Positivity – BANK CODE

Thanksgiving Tips for Positivity. Why talk about this? Well, holidays can be a time of stress due to miscommunication, old resentments and bad memories, familial conflicts, and conversations about politics!!!! Use this “Positivity Game” format to cut through to the humanity that we all share.

How do we do this? Start with a little game to tell others that you notice and care about them. The “positivity game” is the basis for this activity you can do at your holiday gathering.  This game is explained in the linked video.  Do this game first. It is not difficult.  Practice it — the key is to honestly say something you like about the other person.  Then, if you are receiving that positive message, you SIMPLY say “Thank you.”  Only acknowledge their compliment by saying “Thank you.” (Don’t try to devalue what they say by explaining it away.  This will be difficult for some people to do.)

You start out with the traditional “positivity game.” Then do the BANK CODE positivity game — newly invented for this holiday season!

In this version, we play the positivity game and incorporating in the person’s BANK CODE.  So now, everyone figures out their BANK CODE online at www.Four-Cards.com (Click on the links to go to the BANK PASS website to play the cards). After sorting the cards online, you fill in your info and then press submit to get your personality analysis results.

Next, you all compare what your First and second codes are.thanksgiving tips B.A.N.K. Code Then, one by one, you read a couple of the things your read in your code that you like. The next person in line says, “Yes, you are ____”, saying one of the things you said. The next person then says the few things about themselves on their BANK CODE email that they agree with, and the person next to them says, “Yes, you are….” You do this around the group until everyone has had a chance to be acknowledged.

http://www.Four-Cards.com

Thanksgiving tips for PositivityHolidays can be a time of stress due to miscommunication, old resentments and bad memories, familial conflicts, and conversations about politics!!!! Use this “Positivity Game” format to cut through to the humanity that we all share.

 

Hemoglobin A1c and Your Brain Shrinkage – Diabetes Connection

Hemoglobin A1c and Your Brain Shrinkage – Diabetes Connection

Hemoglobin A1c is a marker in your blood stream used to detect blood sugar health or disease. You may know of it in connection with diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes or other blood sugar diseases and imbalances. A low A1c is healthy; too high, and it tells us that your blood sugar has been too high for too long. This means there is high potential for malfunction of many parts of your body.  And as you know, that’s NOT GOOD.

Hemoglobin A1c

Dr. Jay Speaking on News about Brain Health and Diabetes

When blood sugar is too high, indicated by a high hemoglobin A1c, many other proteins traveling in your blood stream can get coated with sugar. In technical terms this is called glycation. These “sticky” proteins then cause problems. Kinda like dirt in the oil of your car engine, or mud mixed with the grease on your bicycle chain. The parts of your body that should work for a long time wear out more quickly.

The parts of your body that are harmed by high sugar includes your brain cells. This is what I have called “crusty brain syndrome” in my tv appearances regarding how to prevent Alzheimer’s.   This is why I have emphasized the need to address your blood sugar and diabetes early on.

Hemoglobin A1C and brain healthLucky for you, we do have ways to help you through nutrition, proper supplementation, and good dietary and exercise habits. Two medical foods that can help you start are available though our natural medicine clinic’s online stores.  Look below for the details and links to get started today.

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Did I just make up this information about Hemoglobin A1c?   No.

Hemoglobin A1c and Your Brain Shrinkage – Diabetes Connection

Kaiser Foundation Research Center found that the higher the sugar levels in the body the smaller the brain becomes.

Now there is another landmark study published in the journal Neurology. The researchers documented that elevated hemoglobin A1C is associated with changes in brain size.  This is what I have been preaching to my patients for decades.

The Neurology study showed researchers looking at MRIs to determine which lab test correlated best with brain atrophy and found that the hemoglobin A1C demonstrated the most powerful relationship.

They commented, “when comparing the degree of brain tissue loss in those individuals with the lowest hemoglobin A1C (4.4 to 5.2) to those having the highest hemoglobin A1C (5.9 to 9.0), the brain loss in those individuals with the highest hemoglobin A1C was almost doubled during a six-year period.

So, once again, we see that blood sugar has important implications for your brain health. Anyone who has been around a diabetic whose blood sugar levels are not controlled knows what I mean. Often they are mentally “out of it.” The excess sugarized-proteins damage brain cells and cause massive inflammation. This inflammation damages the retinas of the eyes, Hemoglobin A1Ccausing blindness. The inflammation damages the kidneys, causing renal failure and the need for dialysis.

Is Your Brain Shrinking? Time to seriously think about brain health and blood sugar balance. If your A1C is high it is time to give us a call and set up an appointment to see how to turn that around naturally. +1-510-849-1176

LINKS to supplements that might help rebalance blood sugar (in combination with other healthy life-style eating and exercise)  1. Prediabetics and diabetics:  Wellness Essentials Health Balance OR UltraGlucoseControl 30 day.  Order at http://www.TheRedwoodClinic.metagenics.com (Open an account with a discount, call The Redwood Clinic to register as a patient and get the discount  code 510-849-1176)  2.  Another, OptiMetaboliX 2:1, can be obtained online by calling The Redwood Clinic to become a registered patient and get the code to order this supplements.)

Reference:

C. Enzinger, et al., “Risk Factors for Progression of Brain Atrophy in Aging: Six-year Follow-up of Normal Subjects,” Neurology 64, no. 10 (May 24, 2005): 1704-11.The Journal

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are just one kind of fat. There are many (thousands, actually) types of fats. There are many ways that fats are analyzed chemically and classified by biochemists and nutritionists.

Research tells us that different fats either help or hurt your health and body functioning.

For example, rancid fats and trans fats are not good for your body.

We all need fats in our diet to live and flourish. Fats are one of the 3 primary food components, with the other two being proteins and carbohydrates. But you already know that.

The last 10 or so years the fish oils (deep sea) has received a resurgence of attention and popularity in the healthy eating literature and movement.   Part of this is based on the antiinflammatory properties some of the fish oil components have.  The cardiovascular risk reducing effects of Omega-3 fatty acids has become well know.  Largely due to the fact that a leading cause of death in the US is heart attacks and strokes.

You might already be taking omega-3 fatty acids as a supplement or eating portions of fish like salmon more frequently based on this information.

NOT ALL OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE SAME.  Not all of them are healthy.  Please watch the video attached to this blog post to learn cutting-edge (and advanced basic) knowledge relevant to optimizing your health.

My purpose is to help as many people as possible to optimize their health so they can fulfill their purposes in life.  We offer this video in that spirit.

Call us at The Redwood Clinic +1-510-849-1176 to order supplements mentioned in the video.

We have numerous other videos at this website and online that complement the content in this video.

Our podcast is also a great way to learn about caring for your health.  www.NaturalSolutionsWithDrJay.com

 

Cancer Metastases – Galectin-3 Anchoring

After 35 years in practice, I have had thousands of patients who were told that there was nothing else that could stop their back pain except pain medication and/or surgery.

Unfortunately, many of these same patients were NOT offered ALL of their options.

The typical option that was not offered, of course, was acupuncture and functional medicine treatment. I can tell you with great satisfaction that many many of these patients finally were relieved of their pain after seeing me for carea.

In fact, you will likely hear the same story from many of my colleagues. The results are absolutely stunning.

The question you may be asking is, “why aren’t more people told about the great benefits of acupuncture treatment for millions of people suffering with back pain?”

Well, I believe the main reason is many traditionally trained medical physicians are simply not aware of the extensive training of doctors like me and the biomechanical science behind acupuncture treatment.

The medical doctors who have referred patients to my office have taken the time to learn what I do and why what I do works. Of course, it is hard to argue with returning patients telling their primary doctor that they are finally out of pain.

Now what in the world does this have to do with cancer or for that matter any disease?

Well, you see, there is another side to healthcare that simply is not being mentioned to the millions of suffering folks in the US and abroad.

If the health condition, may it be arthritis, heart disease, cancer, etc…, can not be improved with drugs or surgery, then one is told that EVERYTHING has been done and the patient has to simply accept the fact that they have to live (or die) with their condition.

How sad but NOT true..

You will see, like many of my articles, the overflowing list of medical references showing that their are respected scientists and researchers proving that the patient has NOT been given ALL of their options.

Today’s article addresses the most feared disease on earth and that is cancer.

What is one to do when chemotherapy no longer works, the cancer is spreading, and the doctor says.. I am sorry but their is NOTHING else we can do for you.

Do you accept it hook, line and sinker?

I hope not..

As Dr. Ron Grisanti, DC has stated, and which also aligns with the scientific literature, most cancer patients do not die from the cancer itself instead from the spreading of the cancer (metastases) to other parts of the body. Basically the body simply gets overwhelmed and begins to shut down.

Don’t misunderstand this. The initial site of tumor growth is significant. Once a cancerous tumor grows too big in an organ it damages and has damaged surrounding tissues.  It has been robbing the normal cells of their nutrition and blood supply.  It pushes against other surrounding organs.  This uncontrolled growth and proliferation of cells is similar to the growth that we each started with.  Our growth in utero, and then natural growth after birth until our body started telling itself to stop growing more.  Just repair and maintain what we do have.

But, the cancer reaches a point, if uncontrolled in one location, has to spread to the rest of the body and try to “attach itself” to a new spot that does not have as much competition.

In other words, when the existing (primary) mass can no longer support any further growth, the cancerous cells have a new mission to seek out a new location and blood supply.  For example, the cancer may start out growing in the prostate, the breast, the colon.  Later it may spread to the liver, bones, brain, lymphatic system.

So when the primary cancer cells begin to spread, they have to have some way to attach themselves to the new location.  Basically, it needs a specific anchor to secure it onto the brain, bone, liver or wherever it has metastasized too. This anchor becomes the “fuel line” for nutrients allowing it to grow and spread even further.

As you are probably wondering this anchor goes by a number of different names. But to keep things simple and to avoid confusing you, I will refer to it by one of its names here, galectin-3.

It is common for oncologists to check a cancer patient’s galectin levels. It is well known that the higher the galectin-3 level goes up, the more aggressive the metastasis will be and unfortunately, the more likely the tumor will become resistant to chemotherapy. For most cancer patients, without a chemotherapy that works, or if surgery is an option or just an adjunct,  this is commonly a “death sentence” and the worst news they can hear.

Now what if their was something that could actually block this anchor from attaching to any organ in the body. And what if it was non-toxic?

Well, there is something that has been found to block the cancer cells’s anchor, galectin-3 and it is called Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP). It’s the white stuff, pulp and fiber of citrus fruits.

In one study of only 29 patients using MCP, at four months 20% of the patients had benefit. You might be saying, “Well, that is only 20%.” But, bear in mind that these folks were told that there was nothing more that could be done for them.

In another study using 15 gms a day of MCP in seven patients with recurrent prostate cancer, four of them showed a 30% increase in the time that it took for the PSA to double, which can be interpreted as slowing down the cancer growth rate.

Please understand that no single nutrient, medication,or surgery is sufficient to address the total package of cancer. In most of the positive case reviews no nutrient/toxicity assays were done!  This is significant.  Why?

Because imbalances in our nutrient status and uncontrolled toxicity significantly contribute to the growth of cancer cells.

Cancer cells grow in a garden — the terrain either assists or dampens the cancer cells from growing.  When we are growing in childhood, many cells in our body are mulitplying rapid to grow parts of the body — bones, muscles, arteries, veins, nervous tissue, other organ tissues.  Again, we liken this rapid multiplication of cells in the body to “controlled” cancer.  Namely, anabolic growth. But it is growth that we want to happen to get bigger and mature.

There are many factors that go into accelerating this growth and controlling it.  Even as adults In other words,

But back to galectin-C and factors which block it’s effects as a cancer cell anchor.

The bottom line is that the real benefit of MCP, the thing that research shows, is that it may be able to buy people more time to get a more thorough nutritional and toxicity work-up to help identify where and how the body’s chemistry is failing.

Just like I mentioned at the beginning of this article, don’t settle for the saying, “that everything has been done.”

That can simply be translated to say that there are no drugs or surgery to help you.

Remember there are tons of the medical peer-reviewed papers stating that there are possible and probable causes of XYZ disease(s) including different types of cancer.

The sad news is you are unlikely to hear about in the traditional medicine world.

So getting rid of the underlying causes is not only important but essential.

If you or a loved one has cancer and if the cancer has spread or become resistant to chemotherapy you have nothing to lose by discussing MCP with your oncologist. Simply show your doctor all of the references that follow this article.

Now I have to admit, I would NOT hang your hat on assuming that taking MCP is the ticket to solving the cancer challenge but like I said above it may afford you more time to look deeper into the possible underlying biochemical glitches which has caused your body to malfunction leading to the cancer diagnosis.

I would find someone who is trained in functional medicine like Dr.. Jay Sordean.  You might also have a comprehensive nutritional test done, such as the Cardiolon Test ordered.  and have a CardioIon Test ordered. This is one of the most comprehensive nutritional test on planet earth. It provides at least 14-20 pages of critical information that could very well save your life.

Returning back to the MCP, I recommend EcoNugenics Modified Citrus Pectin because it has been used in human studies. The dose used is usually 5 gm (5000 mg) three times a day, but as you see, some tripled it. But remember, that dose may be so high because they had never addressed the underlying biochemical and toxic load.

So remember the benefit of MCP is the fact that it was found to block the anchoring galectin-3 attachment of cancer cells so they can’t metastasize. In other words, if the floating cancer cells are unable to adhere to the organs they will not be able to set up house and gain a hold on the blood supply thereby not able to survive and grow.

 

 

 

References:

Zhao Q, et al, Circulating galectin-3 promotes metastasis by modifying MUC1 localization on cancer cell surface, Cancer Res 69; 17:6799-6806, 2009

Wang Y, et al, Calpain activation through galectin-3 inhibition sensitizes prostate cancer cells to cisplatin treatment, Cell Death and Disease, an open access journal (2010) 1, e101;doi: 10. 1038/cddis. 2010. 79

Wang Y, et al, Regulation of prostate cancer progression by galectin-3, Am J Pathol 174:1515-23, 2009

Nomura T, et al, Expression of the inhibitors of apoptosis proteins in cisplatin-resistant prostate cancer cells, Oncol Rep 14:993-7, 2005

Pienta KJ, et al, Inhibition of spontaneous metastasis in the rat prostate cancer model by oral administration of modified citrus pectin, J Nat’l Cancer Inst 87:348-53, 1995

Nangier-Makker P, et al, Inhibition of human cancer cell growth and metastases in nude mice by oral intake of modified citrus pectin, Journal National Cancer Institute, 94:1854-62, 2002

Jackson CL, et al, Pectin induces apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells: correlation of apoptotic function with pectin structure, Glycobiology 17:805-19, 2007

Monograph. Modified citrus pectin, Altern Med Rev 5:573-5, 2000

Glinsky VV, et al, Modified citrus pectin anti-metastatic properties: one bullet, multiple targets, Carbohydrate Res 2008

Liu HY, et al, Inhibitory effect of modified citrus pectin on liver metastases in a mouse colon cancer model, World J Gastroent 14; 48:7386-91, 2008

Fukumori T, et al, The role of galectin-3 in cancer drug resistance, Drug Resistance Update 10:101-108, 2007

Azemar M, et al, Clinical benefit in patients with advanced solid tumors treated with modified citrus pectin: a prospective pilot study, Clin Med: Oncol 1:73-80, 2007

Peters U, et al, Dietary fiber and colorectal adenoma in a colorectal cancer early detection program, Lancet 361:1491-5, 2003

Shallom-Fuerstein R., et al., Galectin-3 regulates a molecular switch from N-Ras to K-Ras usage in human breast carcinoma cells, Cancer Res 65: 7292-7300, 2005

Strom S, et al, Modified citrus pectin slows PSA doubling time: a pilot clinical trial, International Conference on Diet and Prevention of Cancer, May 28-June 2, Tempere Finland

Guess BW, et al, Modified citrus pectin (MCP) increases the prostate-specific antigen doubling time in men with prostate cancer: a phase II pilot study, Prost Cancer Prost Dis 6:301-4, 2003

Silalahi J, Anticancer and health protective properties of citrus fruitcomponents, Asian Pacif J Clin Nutr, 11:79-84, 2002

Yan J, et al, PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin induces apoptosis and inhibition of proliferation in human and mouse androgen-dependent and-independent prostate cancer cells, Integr Cancer Ther 9; 2:197-203, 2010

Eliaz I, et al, The effect of modified citrus pectin on urinary excretion of toxic elements, Phytother Res 20:859-64, 2006

Rogers Sherry, Total Wellness, Prestige Publishing, November 2011

Zou J, et al, Peptides specific to the galectin-3 carbohydrate recognition domain inhibit metastases-associated cancer cell adhesion, Carcinogenesis 26:309-18, 2005

Johnson KD, et al, Galectin-3 as a potential therapeutic target in tumors arising from malignant endothelium, Neoplasia 9:662-70, 2007

Gunning AP, et al, Recognition of galactan components of pectin by galectin-3, FASEB J, 23:415-24, 2009

 

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Weight Loss and Detoxification

Weight Loss and Detoxification

In 2016–even after many decades of research–the concept of detoxification is still considered to be nonscientific in many medical circles. weight loss and detoxificationWhy this is the case is a bit of a mystery and may be the result of some basic misunderstandings about the word. In fact, a body of credible research has been conducted on the environmental and health impacts of toxins, and much recent study has been dedicated to the issue of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). With the development of new analytical tools, we have entered a new era in which it is now possible to study the more subtle effects–cellular toxicology, genomic toxicology–these molecules can have on the human body.

One thing that is undeniable is that toxins are stored in the fat cells of the body.  If we don’t clean those toxins out we will have a degeneration of our health.  Patients I have worked with have had incredible turn-arounds of their health simply by doing our science-based, effective detoxification processes.  This is not just the go to the health food store and get herbs to purge the bowel.  Sorry, that just doesn’t cut it now that we know what really is needed functionally.

Pain is worsened by a toxic body.

Chemical toxicity

Explosive increase in chemicals in the environment

Medication use is often due to toxins in the body that cause symptoms that the drugs are prescribed to cover up.  When the medication “eliminates” one thing they often produce other symptoms.  Another drug is prescribed to “address” that complaint.  And so on.  Until people are taking a handful of drugs.

All when maybe a detoxification process that got rid of the poisons in your body was all that was needed in the first place.

Call us to set up your appointment to start your detox process now.  Autumn is a time when nature gets rid of what it doesn’t need so it can regenerate and grow.  What in your life is your reason to not do this detoxification process here at The Redwood Clinic?

Write down the top three obstacles or blockages you have to taking action on detoxification.  Then rank each one on a scale of 1 to 10 of difficulty to overcome.  Ten is impossible.  Like trying by yourself to get your leg out from under a 1 ton boulder trapping it.  One is a minor obstacle, like you have to go out and walk your dog right now, but could do it in 10 minutes.

So, again, write down your 3 biggest obstacles to calling us now to make an appointment to clean out your body gently and effectively.  Then, rank them according to how hard the obstacle is.  Then figure out whether all three are really insurmountable.

Now Call for Your Appointment.  Tell us you want to do our detoxification program.  Regain your health and your natural abilities to heal and lose the weight that may be the cause of your chronic pain.

And, watch this video by one of the Fathers of Functional Medicine, Jeffrey Bland, PhD.  Then take action and call us at 510-849-1176.

Reference:
Blum A. Tackling toxics. Science. 2016 Mar 11;351(6278):1117.

Male Infertility Female Infertility Treatment

 

Male Infertility Female Infertility Treatment in Couples

 Inability to conceive a child is a problem facing many couples.  When this difficulty arises, the relationships suffer in many many ways.  There is also the pressure from family members, parents of the couple – “When are you going to give me grandchildren?”   I hear this from couples I work with all the time.  While the couples themselves may not be wanting children yet, the pressure from relatives can be relentless.  That external demand can take it’s emotional toll.

 Male InfertilityStress responses that result cause hormone imbalances in and of themselves.  Then there is the influence of environmental toxicants that are hormone mimickers and hormone disruptors.  Examples of these and what they can do in the female hormone cycle are discussed in depth in my YouTube videos on the female hormone cycle.

The Facts 

Up to 15 percent of couples are infertile. This means they aren’t able to conceive a child even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In up to half of these couples, male infertility plays a role. 

Male Infertility Treatment

Some of the conditions that contribute to infertility in men are decreased libido, lack of energy, difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, and low sperm count, poor sperm motility, among others.  There are many causes of these conditions.  Stress, environmental factors, nutritional insufficiencies, etc.

  In Chinese medicine, the primary organ responsible for maintaining reproduction capabilities is the kidney; it also stores essence, which is the basis for sperm production. Common syndrome patterns that can give rise to infertility include insufficient kidney yang, kidney yin deficiency of Qi and blood, and constrained liver qi, which causes blood stasis.

From a functional medicine perspective, hormone imbalances, stress-induced drops in hormones, chemical toxicity, hormone mimickers from plastics, overactive sexual activity, prostate conditions, and many other conditions can contribute to the male contribution to infertility.

In this clinic we address all of these factors with acupuncture, NRCT, Chinese herbal formulas, homeopathic remedies, and other nutraceutical supplementation as well as whole foods.

With respect to Chinese herbs, certain formulas have the following explanation:

Therapeutic Actions

  1. Promotes male fertility
  2. Useful for impotence, poor sperm count, and poor sperm motility
  3. Can also be used for yang deficiency individuals as a tonic

Chinese Therapeutic Effects

  1. Warms kidney yang
  2. Relaxes the shen
  3. Tonifies the Qi and blood

Call The Redwood Clinic today to get your appointment to naturally evaluate and address the causes of infertility in both men and women.  510-849-1176

Female Infertility Treatment

Male InfertilityInfertility in women can be due to hormone imbalances that can only be figured out clearly by a comprehensive female hormone panel which we are uniquely qualified to order and interpret.

It could be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome – PCOS.  We have had great success helping women change this condition which stops the menstrual cycle.  They have then become able to get pregnant as a result of regularizing their menstrual cycle.

Call The Redwood Clinic today to get your appointment to naturally evaluate and address the causes of infertility in both men and women.  510-849-1176

Roundtable Meeting Talk by Dr. Jay: Alameda County Area Agency on Aging July 15

BRAIN HEALTH expert

BRAIN HEALTH Expert in Portland Oregon

Roundtable Meeting Talk on BRAIN HEALTH by Dr. Jay at Alameda County Area Agency on Aging

Come join us July 15, 2016 and learn about services available in Alameda County for Aging.

I will be doing a presentation on “Outsmarting Dementia with B.R.A.I.N. H.E.A.L.T.H.” Friday, July 15. Come around 8:30 to 9:00 to meet others. I will be the first second up to share crucial tips to keep your brain sharp, concentration focused, and energy at its peak.

See flyer attached.Aging Roundtable July 2016 Agenda

Please share this with others who may be interested in keeping their brain cells in tact for healthy relationships and a wealthier future.

If you miss this, you can see an expanded webinar by registering at https://www.TheRedwoodClinic.com/Brain-Consultation

Best wishes for a fantastic summer!

Menopause Natural Remedies for Symptoms

Menopause Natural Remedies for Symptoms

Study Confirms Plant-Based Therapies Offer Relief From Common Menopausal Symptoms

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently published findings that reveal plant-based therapies to be associated with the reduction of the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

The systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 6,000 menopausal women across 60+ studies, demonstrated that newer plant-based therapies showed significant improvements in the number of hot flashes experienced over a 24-hour period, as compared to conventional therapy.

The findings support the use of plant-based nutritional supplements as an effective tool for the relief of common symptoms of menopause.

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Learn more about this review and its findings here.

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ALS and neurologic relief center technique — a new approach

ALS and Neurologic Relief Center Technique — A new Approach

ALS is short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous athlete. This debilitating disease causes the nerves to the muscles to atrophy, thus the muscles atrophy. Dr. Jay has worked with several patients with ALS but that was before he started using NRCT. Now there is some anecdotal evidence that ALS might respond to NRCT in combination with other functional medicine approachs that Dr. Jay uses at The Redwood Clinic for the functional medicine patients.

Read this story from another NRCT clinic. Then call The Redwood Clinic should it sound familiar.

NRCT Results with an ALS patient

Note: While this is a testimonial from the office of another practitioner, Dr. Kevin Saiz, the methods used are the same as I use in my office but without using the NRCT chiropractic adjustment, rather the vector process. I am excited that we are doing so much to help so many people, even those with ALS.

“ALS and NRCT Berkeley AcupuntureHello, my name is Megan and I am 36 years old. I’m writing to share my experience with the NRC Technique thus far. My situation is unique because I have ALS. I was diagnosed in October 2015. My symptoms started about two and half years ago when my right hand seemed to just stop working. I had carpel tunnel surgery, cubital tunnel surgery, and later radial tunnel surgery. These procedures helped but I never regained function like I should have. Shortly after the last surgery my left hand started to weaken as well. This time I requested the surgeon have a different neurologist evaluate me. It was during the next EMG by a new and more competent neurologist that it became clear there was something more seriously wrong with me. After several more EMGs, a complete physical examination by yet another neurologist, a muscle biopsy, and bloodwork to exclude alternate causes, I received the diagnosis of ALS. This diagnosis was confirmed by the Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine seven days later. Of course, I was told no real treatments exist.

When I came to see Dr. Saiz a few weeks ago it was not for ALS but for a painful shoulder. He immediately started to tell me about the NRC Technique he had learned and how he would like to try it on me. I figured I had nothing to lose so we got started on the test. I don’t recall anything remarkable happening during the test but when it was over I was able to move my right arm about four inches further behind my back that I could when I walked in the door. I also had an unexplainable ear to ear grin. That was enough to get me interested.

A couple days later, he performed the first adjustment. My feet flew about a foot up off of the exam table! I have had plenty of chiropractic adjustments and this has never ever happened before. When I left that day my right bicep was tingling with a pins-and¬needles feeling for about five minutes. A few times this sensation darted down to my right thumb (which is mainJy decorative at this point). But the really interesting thing occurred that evening. When I went to get out of the bathtub that night, I got my feet under me and … I stood up! This is significant because I have not been able to get up from a squat for 6 to 9 months. My newfound ability didn’t last long. I think it was gone by the next day. However, by the end of that week’s adjustments I was able to stand up from a squatting position for about three days following the last adjustment.

I am now eight adjustments into this process. The ability to get up from a squat is my most obvious marker of improvement. I am trying to find other functions/movements and evaluate if they are improving as well. Yesterday, I thought to see if I could stand on one leg. I could! I can balance on the other leg as well. For many months now, whenever I’m getting dressed I have made sure to lean against the bed because my balance was not predictable. I have also noticed that my walking, my gait, is more natural after a NRCT adjustment. Before the adjustments, I could still walk but it always felt awkward. Each step didn’t feel strong and sometimes it felt like my feet were flapping when they hit the ground. I had to ‘think’ about walking. Yesterday, however, I walked about three-quarter of a mile with my family and then showed off to my neighbor how I could balance on each leg!

To be completely honest, I have also been seeing a naturopathic doctor who ‘prescribed’ dietary changes and homeopathic remedies. While these changes greatly improved my energy and sense of well-being, they were not having any effect on my function. In fact, my function seemed to be very slowly slipping. But it is pretty hard to argue with the clear results that I have received from the NRCT adjustments. I’m very hopeful to see what else will come as I continue these treatments. Will these adjustments work for other ALS patients? Who knows … ? But it would be nice to find out.

Sincerely,
Megan M.”