CoVid-19 Pandemic – Chiropractic and your Immune System

As of March 2020, there are no cures for COVID-19 accepted in the scientific community. There are no recognized cures in conventional medicine or alternative health approaches for COVID-19. There are no vaccines, no drugs, no natural remedies, no alternative therapies that have been tested and the outcomes peer reviewed to meet any credible evidence-based standard in science.

The issue of anxiety and stress has become so prevalent that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have begun promoting information to the public. From the CDC’s website “Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

“While other professions are concerned with changing the environment to suit the weakened body, chiropractic is concerned with strengthening the body to suit the environment.”               Dr. B.J. Palmer

There are numerous clinical studies or documented cases which have shown that Chiropractic care naturally boosts the immunity of patients by 200% or more. I have included just a few for you here.

1. Author Katie Gilbert’s great article, “Immune Boost: This is a Spinal Zap covering how immune function is greatly improved with regular chiropractic care” was published in Psychology Today 24 August 2006. It contained the following Interesting paragraph on the flu:

“Chiropractic care was first linked to improved immunity during the deadly flu epidemic of 1917 and 1918. The funny thing was: Chiropractic patients fared better than the general population. This observation spurred a study of the field. The data reported that flu victims under chiropractic care had an estimated .25 percent death rate, a lot less than the normal rate of 5 percent among flu victims who did not receive chiropractic care.” This equates to Chiropractic patients having a 20 fold (20 times better) result.

A paper published by Dr. Rhodes’, D.C. peers in the Texas Chiropractic Association.

“The 1917 – 1918 influenza epidemic swept silently across the world bringing death and fear to homes in every land. Disease and pestilence, especially the epidemics, are little understood even now and many of the factors that spread them are still mysterious shadows, but in 1917-1918 almost nothing was known about prevention, protection, treatment or cure of influenza. The whole world stood at its mercy, or lack of it.”

He continues, “Chiropractors got fantastic results from influenza patients…” The statistics speak for themselves: In 1918, a time when there were no validated treatments for flu, the epidemic killed millions world-wide.

Data Provided from the 1918 Spanish Flu Comparing Treatment/Death Numbers
Location	Patients Treated by Medical Doctors (MDs)	Deaths in Medical Patients		Number of Patients Treated by Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs)	Deaths in Chiropractic Patients
Davenport, Iowa	4,953	274		1,635	1
State of Iowa	93,590	6,116 (1 in 15 deaths)		(Excluding Davenport)– 4,735	6
State of Oklahoma				3,490	7
	In Oklahoma, after medical doctors gave up 233 patients as lost, chiropractors were called in with 208 survivors and 25 deaths
Nationally				46394	54
New York City Influenza	For every 10,0000		950	For every 10,000	25
New York City Pneumonia	For every 10,000		6400	For every 10,000	100

 

3. Another study performed by the chief of cancer prevention at New York’s Preventive Medicine Institute and professor of medicine at New York University – Ronald Pero, Ph.D. In his 3 year study Dr. Pero found that the 107 chiropractic patients had a 200% greater immune competence than people who had not received chiropractic care, and in fact a 400% greater immune competence than other people who had cancer or other serious disease. Further he found that the immune system superiority of those under chiropractic care did not diminish with age. Dr. Pero commented, “I have never seen a group other than this chiropractic group experience a 200% increase over the normal patients. This is why it is so dramatically important.” Specifically the study demonstrated that the cells responsible for engulfing and destroying viruses, bacteria, parasites and cancer cells are anywhere from 2 times to 4 times more active in people who get regular chiropractic care. Scientifically the study demonstrated that the “phagocytic respiratory burst of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) and monocytes were enhanced in people that had been adjusted by chiropractors.” These are the cells in your system that are part of the first line of defense against infection and are powerful effectors of inflammation. They also modulate the balance between humoral and cell-mediated immunity by contributing to the promotion of a T_H1 or T_H2 response.
4. Another study published in Chiropractic Research Journal, 1994; 3(1) showed that Chiropractic adjustments increase immune cell counts 48% in AIDS patients. At the same time for the control group who did not receive any Chiropractic care the immune cell counts actually fell 8%. So the patients receiving the Chiropractic care were very much better off for it.

For all disease the central nervous system plays a major role in healing, chiropractors are the only professionals specifically trained to locate and adjust subluxations thus removing nerve interference. Dr. Bradley Shapero, D.C. continues to take post graduate courses annually to stay on the cutting edge of health and wellness. In addition, to serving the community for nearly 30 years in the area of functional disease and Chiropractic I have done extensive research on the situation surrounding the CoVid-19.

If you have any questions or concerns about this or know of someone who has been infected feel free to contact our office for a consultation on how you can maximize your immune function and minimize your exposure.
Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

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Novel Coronavirus – – CoVid-19 Health Updates and Resources

Dear Patients, Friends, and Community

On behalf of everyone at Premier Health Care Wellness & Chiropractic, we hope you, your employees and your loved ones are well. In January of this year I gave two talks locally on the nCovid-19 or the novel coronavirus. Since that time I have done extensive research on this topic and have been sending out updates and giving small briefings in my office. As things are evolving quickly, I continue to actively monitor the developments of COVID-19 and adhere to the recommendations of federal agencies and local governments; while at the same time have instituted measures which will allow us to continue serving the community. I also have been sharing brief updated from the research done in the writing of my book on this subject.

To allow us to continue serving you as well as follow the recommendation from the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Controls and local health authorities we have instituted the following practices at this time.

1. Social distancing, which means that we are encouraging our patients to either wait in the car or outside during busier times to reduce contact and interaction.
2. Frequently washing and sanitizing hands and the areas that are exposed and touched. Such as, but not limited to, the sign in area, pens, door knobs, light switches, and hand rests on chairs. After researching the most effective products and applications for eradicating the virus.
3. In between each patient the headrest area, table and arm rests are sanitized. The face paper roll has been removed to allow deeper cleaning between patients.
4. Gowns are washed in hot water.
5. A diffuser is used with a combination of essential oils researched and proven to be potent antiviral and antibacterial along with filters to improve air quality in the office.
6. Essential oils are periodically applied to the high traffic areas to add additional protection.
7. Making people more aware that house calls may be a more comfortable option for you.

So that we can continue to be a resource for you we have posted updates on our blog and social media sites. As well as including the following links for your convenience.

According to the International Association of Chiropractic the issue of anxiety and stress has become so prevalent that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have begun promoting information to the public. From the CDC’s website “Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Among the recommendations to support oneself through the stress includes, ‘take care of your body’.[1]   “Psychological conditions, such as stress or depression, are known to compromise immune defenses and increase the likelihood of infections.”[2]

Wayne Jonas, MD in his book, How Healing Works, wrote about the principles of healing, “In condition after condition, system after system, and person after person, I found three common factors that induced healing:

(1) the rituals that helped a person have a meaningful experience, (2) the support of the whole person, and (3) the regular stimulation of a biological response.

The specific treatments and agents used varied by person, culture, theory, and place, but the processes were the same. Whole systems science showed us that a person is an ecosystem – more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed.”[3]

Chiropractic supports the whole person. Vitalistic chiropractors address more than just the mechanics of the spine.

“While other professions are concerned with changing the environment to suit the weakened body, chiropractic is concerned with strengthening the body to suit the environment.”   Dr. B.J. Palmer

In the interim, if there is anything we can do for you, please reach out to us directly. We are in this together, and together we will navigate these uncertain times.

We are grateful for and appreciative of each of our patients, friends and community neighbors. Know that we are here for you.

To your health and well-being,

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero

EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

1. Prevention, C.f.D.C.a. Manage Anxiety & Stress. 2020 March 14, 2020 [cited 2020 March 18, 2020]; A plain language discussion of managing stress with links to other information.]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_ AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html.

2. Wheway, J., et al., A fundamental bimodal role for neuropeptide Y1 receptor in the immune system. J Exp Med, 2005. 202(11): p. 1527-38.

3. Jonas, W.B., How healing works : get well and stay well using your hidden power to heal. First edition. ed. 2018, California: Lorena Jones Books, and imprint of Ten Speed Press. ix, 326 pages.

Helpful Links:

1. World Health Organization’s “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19 Outbreak” guide, with information on self-protection, travel advice and more.
2. The CDC’s guide, “Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities”

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Respiratory Viral Illness Alarms China and the World 2020

Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a new viral illness that has infected more than 400 people and killed at least 17 could spread further.

The appeal came as the World Health Organization convened a group of independent experts to advise whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency.

This situation and the variety of questions I have been asked over the last few days have prompted me to share information that could help you avoid or greatly reduce your exposure.

“There has already been human-to-human transmission and infection of medical workers,” Li Bin, deputy director of the National Health Commission, said at a news conference with health experts. “Evidence has shown that the disease has been transmitted through the respiratory tract and there is the possibility of viral mutation.”

As we take a step back and look closely at what we are dealing with here it is important to keep things in perspective.  As the population density rises it is typical to get a correspondingly higher rate of incidence.  As with any situation which poses a threat to ourselves or those around us it is very important to remain calm while seeking information which is relevant which can be used to safeguard yourself and those in your care.

According to the latest information I have seen regarding this outbreak it is linked to Coronavirus.  This is a common virus which can cause an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses are not dangerous.  Many pathogens have the capability to mutate.  Mutation is a way of survival and in doing so can create a more dangerous strain.

About 858 people have died from Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), which first appeared in 2012 in Saudi Arabia and then in other countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. In April 2014, the first American was hospitalized for MERS in Indiana and another case was reported in Florida. Both had just returned from Saudi Arabia. In May 2015, there was an outbreak of MERS in Korea, which was the largest outbreak outside of the Arabian Peninsula. In 2003, 774 people died from a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak. As of 2015, there were no further reports of cases of SARS.

MERS and SARS are types of coronaviruses.

But in early January 2020, the World Health Organization identified a new type: 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China. By late January, there were 300 confirmed cases in China and a death count that was still in the single digits, but rising. And despite airport screenings, a traveler had brought the first case to the U.S.

These types of viruses are most commonly transmitted by contact with an infected host or vector such as a doorknob or other item the infected host has contacted.  However, as alarming is this may all be while traveling using the same basic precautions as one may use for the common cold should be applied.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.  I actually recommend essential oils such as clove which is a potent antibacterial and antiviral.
• Keep your hands and fingers away from your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are infected.

You treat a coronavirus infection the same way you treat a cold:

• Get plenty of rest.
• Drink fluids. Primarily water.
• For sore throats there are many natural options.  Fresh Pineapple works well, as well as salt water, peppermint, or Chamomile tea.  More on this can be found on my blog.  https://drshapero.wordpress.com/2018/02/23/sore-throat-natural-and-effective-remedies/       If you are considering an over-the-counter medicine for a sore throat and fever I caution don’t give aspirin to children or teens younger than 19; use ibuprofen or acetaminophen instead.
• Boost your immune system with Echinacea, Goldenseal, Zinc and there are many others.

A humidifier or steamy shower can also help ease a sore and scratchy throat.

Even when a coronavirus causes MERS or SARS in other countries, the kind of coronavirus infection common in the U.S. isn’t a serious threat for an otherwise healthy adult. If you get sick, treat your symptoms and contact a doctor if they get worse or don’t go away.

The majority of those that get sick are compromised is some way.  Those that are dealing with other illnesses, higher than typical levels of stress, lack of sleep, over use of alcohol etc. are more susceptible.  Keeping the a good foundation will go far in you staying healthy.  Maintain good rest, stress management, eat a healthy diet, and use good hygiene practices.

If you suspect you have been exposed and are concerned or experience symptoms a laboratory test would be helpful.

For more information on keeping your immune system strong and greatly reducing your risk feel free to contact my office.

Just like so many other symptoms and immune challenges it is the result of some underlying irritation on the system.  The underlying cause is what we look for and once that is relieved your body will feel much better.

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero

EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day evolved from Decoration Day which is believed to have been an impromptu observation of remembrance of fallen Civil War soldiers in different communities on different days, on both sides of the War.

In 1868, Gen John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a proclamation (General Order #11) for a nationwide observance on May 30^th of every year as Decoration Day.

It was more than 50 years after the first observances of Memorial Day, after WWI, when Decoration Day was informally expanded to remember the fallen in all U.S. Wars, and it then became more broadly known as Memorial Day, though still often called Decoration Day.

Memorial Day was officially recognized as a National Holiday through federal legislation signed into law in 1967.  The following year a new law moved most federal holidays to a Monday, and Memorial Day came to be observed on the last Monday in May, officially in 1971.

Yet, the original notion of “Decoration Day” in America probably precedes the Civil War and was observed to remember all past relatives and friends, and not just those who died in war.

Then again, with more than 620,000 dead from four years of the Civil War, it’s easy to understand how we have come to observe the current Memorial Day .

As we celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend and honor. especially, those who have fallen in battle during military service to our country, please keep in mind AUSA’s role in serving as a Voice for the Army and to provide Support for the Soldier.

Enjoying the  Memorial Day Weekend is good way to honor our Fallen while we solemnly remember that they gave their all to protect our freedoms and liberties.  Without their ultimate sacrifices, we might very well not be celebrating today.

#DrShapero #PremierHealthCareWellness  #AUSA #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2019

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

Medical Doctors Outraged – Vaccine Exemption Under Attack

Vaccinations and Medical Exceptions – Having a Choice May No Longer Be an Option SB 276

SB 276 is attacking the same medical exemptions written by California-licensed physicians that were promised protection by legislators under existing law SB 277. This new bill would deny thousands of California children with vaccine injuries their promised protection through medical exemptions by restricting language to only include anaphylaxis or near-death. Children who experience seizures, encephalitis, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal damage, and autoimmune disorders will not be protected by our state from further medical damage.

Only 0.7% percent of California schoolchildren are using a permanent medical exemption to safeguard them from injury through state-mandated vaccination. Vaccine compromised children and their at-risk siblings who previously used a PBE for school entry are now forced to use M.E.s, resulting in the change from 0.2%-0.7%. These children have a fundamental right to be medically protected from harm without losing their Constitutionally-protected right to a public or private education.

The recent 2019 whooping cough outbreak in Los Angeles County involves 100% vaccinated individuals. 90 out of 90 cases in the county were fully vaccinated and still contracted pertussis and spread pertussis to others2. The two high school campuses where the outbreak began have a combined 98.6% vaccination rate among 1600 students — none of the 18 students with medical exemptions caught the illness.

Vaccine injuries are not rare, and vaccines are guaranteed to cause harm to some children—in fact, vaccines are labeled by the U.S. Supreme Court as “unavoidably unsafe.” According to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), more than 35,000 reports of vaccine reactions are reported every single year in the U.S.—events ranging from swelling to seizures, hospitalization, permanent disability and death4. Additionally, it is estimated only around 1% of adverse reactions are ever reported, and doctors are not encouraged to admit, diagnose, or report vaccine injuries. Side effects are not “one in a million”– that refers to only anaphylactic shock. Seizures can happen in 1 in 660 doses of certain vaccines, 1 in 250 for siblings of a child with a previous seizure, and seizures caused by vaccination can cause lifelong epilepsy in children6. The truth is vaccine reactions encompass DOZENS of specific conditions and injuries — epileptic seizures, brain inflammation, neurological disability, intestinal damage, onset of severe allergies, loss of previously acquired skills, etc. These are listed by manufacturers of the vaccines in the package inserts, but NONE are considered “contraindications” by the CDC. All vaccine-injured children (and their siblings), are at an increased risk for permanent disability and should therefore be protected by California law.

California outbreaks of communicable disease like pertussis, measles, and mumps are happening as a result of waning immunity, or “secondary vaccine failure.” Vaccination does not create immunity in everyone (primary vaccine failure), and unlike natural immunity, vaccineinduced immunity does not last indefinitely (secondary vaccine failure). As a result, even 100% vaccination compliance will NEVER stop the spread of these diseases, and children with medical exemptions are not to blame for disease outbreaks in our state or in the country.

▪ In 2017, half of CA measles cases were adults, 33% of total cases were vaccinated. 7
▪ In 2017, 95% of CA pediatric pertussis cases had been vaccinated.
▪ In 2016, 93% of CA pediatric pertussis cases were vaccinated. 8
▪ In 2015, 62% of CA measles cases were adults, 58% of total cases were vaccinated.9
▪ In 2015, 85% of CA mumps cases were vaccinated.
▪ In 2015, 92% of pediatric pertussis cases were vaccinated.
▪ In 2014, 53% of CA measles cases were adults, 48% of total cases were vaccinated.10
▪ In 2014, 95% of CA pediatric pertussis cases were vaccinated.
▪ In 2013, 61% of CA measles cases were adults, 33% of total cases were vaccinated.11

In 2014, the author of AB 2109 said 150,000 licensed healthcare practitioners would easily be able to sign personal belief exemptions for parents, opting out of even 1 dose of vaccines, for their child to go to public or private school in California. Two years later, with SB 277, authors completely removed the right to opt out of even 1 dose of vaccines for children to go to public or private school. 277 was passed ONLY because authors promised fellow legislators in amendments that medical exemptions would be protected, they would be at the discretion of the licensed doctor, the state would “not go after doctors” who wrote them, exemptions would not be restricted to CDC contraindications, and family history could be taken into consideration when qualifying. SB 276 completely removes everything that has been promised to California parents and other state representatives over the past 4 years and undermines citizens’ trust in our elected representatives.

In 1986, liability was removed for vaccine manufacturers by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Compensation Act, which shields the companies completely from being held accountable for any injury or death. To date, there has been over 4 BILLION dollars paid out from a tax on each vaccine through a federal compensation program due to vaccine injuries12 – children ARE being harmed, and there is no way to tell which children it will be ahead of time. Medical exemptions are CRUCIAL to protecting children in our state from permanent damage and injury.

The CDC now recommends 69 doses of 16 vaccines for every American child. The vaccine schedule has tripled since 1985 and doubled since 2000. The combined schedule has NEVER been tested for safety. The Institute of Medicine states in their 2013 study on vaccine safety, “Studies designed to examine the long-term effects of the cumulative number of vaccines or other aspects of the immunization schedule have not been conducted.”

Doctors who treat families of children with vaccine injury know the complex medical and family history of each child best. An arbitrary health official, who has never even met the child, cannot possibly have enough background or knowledge of the particular case to decide whether a medical exemption is necessary or valid for that family. Vaccination is a complex medical intervention — one that requires thorough and extensive knowledge on specific vaccine ingredients, immune response, and the potential for harm based on the genetic susceptibility, current health status, and family history of the child (as specified in SB 277).

PLEASE OPPOSE SB 276

STEP ONE: Download the Oppose CA 276 – Legislator Packet (Contact our office and we will email you the packet) 

STEP TWO: Find your legislators HERE

Locate both your Senator and Assembly person and CALL and ask to  make an appointment. Check to see where they are in the community, events and coffee talks, so you can make your voice as a constituent known. YOUR STORY MATTERS.

Get familiar with this packet and all of the information in it. Go through the source links and familiarize yourself with that data as well.  DO NOT STAY SILENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY, open up conversations in a heart to heart way to let others know how your family is being negatively affected by this type of policy. Invite friends and family ACROSS THE STATE to join in and contact their legislators as well on your behalf. 

#DrShapero #PremierHealthCareWellness  #ChildhoodVacines #MedicalExemtion #kidsHealth #Parents #OCParents #ocmoms #opposeSB276

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
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www.premierhealthcaresc.com

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), first described in children by Samuel Gee in 1882, is a chronic functional disorder of unknown etiology that is characterized by paroxysmal (sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms), recurrent episodes of vomiting.

CVS is characterized by recurrent, discrete, stereotypical episodes of rapid-fire vomiting between varying periods of completely normal health. This on-and-off stereotypical pattern of vomiting is nearly pathognomonic.

Not the most fun conversation around the dinner table.  There are currently no specific tests for this condition.  Most of the time it is discovered through history which often reveals patters that lead to the diagnosis.  Many tests can be performed that may or may not be helpful.  Such as:

• Imaging studies— such as endoscopy, ultrasound or a CT scan — to check for blockages in the digestive system or signs of other digestive conditions
• Motility tests to monitor the movement of food through your digestive system and to check for digestive disorders
• Laboratory tests to check for thyroid problems and other metabolic conditions

Although difficult to diagnosis in many cases the Mayo clinic defines cyclic vomiting as episodes of severe vomiting that have no apparent cause. Episodes can last for hours or days and alternate with symptom-free periods. Episodes are similar, meaning that they tend to start at the same time of day, last the same length of time, and occur with the same symptoms and intensity.

CVS can be confused with abdominal migraines (AM). Both are rare, and both cause a lot of belly discomfort.

These conditions are similar and both conditions are linked to migraine headaches — throbbing pain that can cause nausea and make you more sensitive to light and sound. And both happen most often in children, though kids usually outgrow them by the time they’re teenagers.  Between bouts, a person with either CVS or AM feels healthy and has no symptoms.

The two conditions differ in that Abdominal migraines are bouts of stomach discomfort that can last up to 3 days. You may have nausea or vomiting, but sometimes you just have belly pain. You also might look pale and have dark shadows under your eyes.  Cyclic vomiting syndrome refers to waves of intense nausea, vomiting, and other stomach problems for no obvious reason.

The demographic presentation of these two are between 1% and 4% of children get abdominal migraines. Girls are more likely to get them than boys.  CVS is much less common. About 3 kids in 100,000 will have it. It happens more often in boys and affects white children more often than African-Americans or Latinos.

Since both are similar and the cause is unknown it is difficult to tell if they are relational or not.  Some theories relate these to food allergies, stealth pathogens, mitochondrial syndromes, and even genetics to name of few.

CVS triggers include:

• Hot weather
• Motion sickness
• Physical or emotional stress
• Sinus or respiratory infections

AM triggers include:

• Being nervous or anxious
• Flickering or glaring lights
• Foods like cured meats, chocolate, and some vegetables
• Not keeping a regular sleeping or eating schedule

As one could surmise when the cause is vague the solution can be challenging.  With that in mind there are several natural interventions that have shown very successful.  Below is a brief guide and keeping in mind each case is different they do have some similarities.

1. Identify and avoid your triggers
2. Fight symptoms during an episode
3. Ask about supplements
4. Minimize emotional stress
5. Get plenty of rest

Let’s first explore some natural remedies that have shown to be helpful.

Teas, such as ginger or chamomile tea.
Aromatherapy or use of essential oils such as peppermint or lemon.
Many people find that a warm shower or bath helps their nausea.
Stay well hydrated, re-hydrate with coconut water or an electrolyte drink.
Drink clear liquids, broths, fruit juices or electrolyte drinks.
Research supports the use of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10), riboflavin and L-carnitine

As with many conditions multiple factors can make this condition more challenging to remedy.  However, if you or someone you know is suffering from Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) help is a phone call away.

#DrShapero #PremierHealthCareWellness  #CVS #cyclicvomitingsyndrome #AM #abdominalmigraine

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

Distribution has been approved for Super Opioid

The Food and Drug Administration gave their approval for a new opioid despite widespread criticism and challenges to their vetting process.  This opioid is ten times more potent than fentanyl and a thousand times stronger than morphine.

The drug is called sufentanyl, brand name Dsuvia. It’s designed to be taken sublingually, dissolved under the tongue as a fast-acting uber-painkiller, in the battlefield or in any case of excruciatingly intense acute pain.

The problem is, it’s a small tablet that would easily slip into a health care worker’s pocket to be sold illicitly, as many opioids already are. But this one would act so swiftly and so powerfully the poor unsuspecting users wouldn’t know what hit them – and then they’d probably be dead.

Hey, a drug so lethal one dose can be fatal, available in an instant-use form, what could go wrong?

Those who read this blog know I am not against all pharmaceuticals all the time, I like to weigh each circumstance on its own merits.

Looking at the track record of keeping drugs like Dsuvia under control is dismal, and this time, there are no second chances – this mega-poison out on the streets is a formula for mass unintentional suicide.

There may well be right applications for such super-drugs – but before we jeopardize the public welfare, we’d need to be a lot more certain about safeguards that prevent unnecessary harm.

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) reported 42,000 deaths from opioids in 2016, pushing fifty thousand in 2017, a hundred and thirty-five people a day. Dying from prescription opioids or heroin has become so common, it lowered life expectancy in the US two years in a row for the first time since 1962-3. It wasn’t from older people dying sooner, it was from younger people overdosing. Synthetic opioids killed 27,000 people in 2017, over five hundred fatalities every week.

The point is, Big Pharma’s history suggests that they will be unable (or unwilling) to contain the flow of sufentanyl into our communities, and that means we need to raise our consciousness and be vigilant to keep our friends, neighbors, patients and children safe. There is no room for error with this drug – let’s hope they change their mind and decide not to release it, or if they do, to somehow dramatically improve security.

This is just more proof that the philosophy of better living through better chemistry falls short in health care – let’s continue to work toward a time where innate reasoning supplants the ego-and-profit driven system we currently endure.

Sadly, it’s a matter of time before doctors start to find reasons to integrate Dsuvia into their toolbox, and there won’t be anyone there to tell them no – there are many alternative ways to give those in severe pain relief.  Those experiencing this level of pain are looking for fast relief from the misery in which they live.  Please know that another option exists that doesn’t have such devastating downside risk.

That’s why we need to spread the word as a community – people are suffering, my goal is to keep them from slipping down the slope of drug dependence.  May we continue to build healthier communities.

#DrShapero #PremierHealthCareWellness  #Opioid #PainKiller  #PainRelief

Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
EXPECT MIRACLES – WE DO
www.premierhealthcaresc.com

Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – – A Message from Dr. Shapero

As I look out over the ocean on the sands of San Clemente there are a flood of things to be grateful for this year.

Despite the tragedies around us and especially over the last four weeks we must continue to push on and find meaning in a way that allows us to grow.  By continuing to build after the storm and continue to climb after being pushed down we grow stronger.  Despite feeling tired, wore out, or discouraged, despite feeling like one is in the dark, continue to take the next step and then the next on after that.

May you and your family take a few moments to reflect on what you can be grateful for and remind yourself what is important.  Look into the eyes of those you care about and let them know now.

Thanksgiving is truly a special day. It was first celebrated in 1621 when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians shared a fall harvest.  In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be held each year in November. In the United States, Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November.

The true meaning of Thanksgiving, however, should not end after a prayer or a few seconds of meditation devoted to thanks.  The Holiday of Thanksgiving has broader significance.  Thanksgiving is also a call to action. It is important for us to remember that the word thanksgiving is composed of two words: thanks and giving.  Through the Holiday of Thanksgiving we are reminded to give thanks and to share and give. The Holiday reminds us to share our economic and material wealth, and to share also our time and talents with other people who could use our help.  To also acknowledge where these blessings come from.  In terms of thought and deed, the Holiday of Thanksgiving gives us an enriched perspective on the abundance in our lives.

May the your blessings continue to abound.

From this day forth, May you have a healthier tomorrow.

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Yours for Better Health, Dr. Shapero
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Dr. Shapero’s Top 9 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

The diseases that seem to plague our society would appear to have at least one main common factor.  Inflammation.  Diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psoriasis as well as others have one common denominator which require a life style change to effectively deal with these problems.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods Can Transform Your Health

Inflammation is not necessarily a bad thing, in fact it is a necessary function in the body. When the body is injured or ill, the lymphatic (immune) system springs into action, bringing the immune system’s army of white blood cells to the area of concern via increased blood flow.

With the increased attention to the area, there might also be swelling, redness, heat, and pain or discomfort. You’ve probably seen this immune response in action, as a cut or scrape becomes hot and puffy around the wound while the extra blood runs into the area. Inflammation, in a healthy body, is the normal and effective response that facilitates healing.

Sadly, we know this isn’t the whole story.  When the body gets out of balance systems can either underperform or over perform.

When the immune system overreaches and begins attacking healthy body tissues, we’re met with an autoimmune disorder like leaky gut and inflammation in otherwise healthy areas of the body. This is also the case for arthritis and fibromyalgia symptoms, as well as celiac and irritable bowel disease (IBD). For diseases that aren’t autoimmune, inflammation can still play a part as the body continuously tries to heal the tissues in a given area. Asthma creates inflamed airways; inflammation related to diabetes affects insulin resistance; and so on.

Despite the connection between inflammation and prevalent diseases, as well as the connection between diet and inflammation that we’ll explore, diet isn’t always analyzed in response to inflammation. In a 2014 study on diet and IBD, 33 percent of the patients in the study opted against the proposed anti-inflammatory diet. All of the patients who participated and consumed anti-inflammatory foods found enough relief that they were able to discontinue at least one of their medications. Still, the study notes that physicians typically offer “if it hurts, don’t do it” advice instead of clear dietary guidelines.

Certainly, there is more we can do to promote anti-inflammatory lifestyle changes.

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Standard American diets (appropriately called SAD) are never touted as exemplary, but when talking about inflammation, it becomes vitally important to rethink our typical diets. As a report from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases reported:

While today’s modern diet may provide beneficial protection from micro- and macronutrient deficiencies, our over abundance of calories and the macronutrients that compose our diet may all lead to increased inflammation, reduced control of infection, increased rates of cancer, and increased risk for allergic and auto-inflammatory disease.

To move toward an anti-inflammatory diet and anti-inflammatory foods, we primarily move away from the abundance of overly processed, unbalanced diets of the West and toward the ancient eating patterns of the Mediterranean.  A Mediterranean diet comprises plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, little to no red meat, certainly no chemicals or meat additives, and an abundance of omega-3 foods.

As we look into the anti-inflammatory components of certain foods and herbs, we can see how this kind of diet is linked with lowered inflammation. Among the many compounds found in fresh produce, a few general categories stand out as beneficial when attacking inflammation and inflammatory diseases at their source.

There’s little doubt that the pursuit of a healing diet begins with a menu high in vegetables, fruits, wild meats and seeds rich with omega-3 benefits. The evidence is clear that such anti-inflammatory foods can regulate the immune system and impact the way inflammation affects our bodies and our lives.

Inflammatory Foods to Avoid

It is usually a good idea not to continue adding fuel to the fire when attempting to put it out.

While anti-inflammatory foods begin filling the diet, you naturally begin to eliminate pro-inflammatory foods and substances — they’re not as satisfying as a diet rich in whole foods.

A prime suspect is the duo of saturated and trans fatty acids, found in processed foods.  These fats cause inflammation and increase risk factors for obesity, diabetes and heart conditions.  The same foods are also likely to be higher in omega-6 fatty acids, which are necessary but only to an extent.

In excess and without the balance of omega-3s, omega-6 fats actually create inflammation in the body. Sadly, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports, “The typical American diet tends to contain 14–25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.”

According to a study posted in PubMed incorporating several sources.  A diet with a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) of 15/1-16.7/1 is typical of the Western diet. Western diets are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, and have excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids compared with the diet on which human beings evolved and their genetic patterns were established. Excessive amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and a very high omega-6/omega-3 ratio, as is found in today’s Western diets, promote the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, whereas increased levels of omega-3 PUFA (a low omega-6/omega-3 ratio) exert suppressive effects. In the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, a ratio of 4/1 was associated with a 70% decrease in total mortality. A ratio of 2.5/1 reduced rectal cell proliferation in patients with colorectal cancer, whereas a ratio of 4/1 with the same amount of omega-3 PUFA had no effect. The lower omega-6/omega-3 ratio in women with breast cancer was associated with decreased risk. A ratio of 2-3/1 suppressed inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and a ratio of 5/1 had a beneficial effect on patients with asthma, whereas a ratio of 10/1 had adverse consequences. These studies indicate that the optimal ratio may vary with the disease under consideration and would be somewhere in the 5/1 ratio.

Simple, refined sugars and carbohydrates are more inflammation-causing culprits. Limiting refined grains is an important factor in an anti-inflammatory diet.

Finally, establishing a regular routine of physical activity can help prevent systemic inflammation from building up or returning.  An active life fueled by fresh, whole anti-inflammatory foods and unrestricted by processed, toxic compounds can set you on the path toward freedom from inflammation.

Top 9 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable, easier for the body to adapt to and can make you less likely to go back to your old ways. So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.

By adding in the anti-inflammatory foods that fight inflammation and restore health at a cellular level, you can begin to repair the body without any drastic changes. As you find foods that heal your body and satisfy your palate, you can remove the inflammation-causing offenders without feeling deprived. Let’s take a look at some of the best anti-inflammatory foods you can add to your diet.

1. Green Leafy Vegetables

The produce drawer is the first spot in your refrigerator or pantry to fill when fighting inflammation. Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants that restore cellular health, as well as anti-inflammatory flavonoids. If you struggle to consume added portions of green leafy vegetables, try our SuperMix, Moringa Oleifera Blend which is a delicious anti-inflammatory concentrated plant based powder you simply mix into water.  Moringa Oleifera offers a very convenient and tasty way to add greens alongside some of the strongest anti-inflammatory foods in the list.

2. Beets

A distinct food chock-full of antioxidants, deep color, makes beets a prime example! The umbrella category of antioxidants includes a great deal of substances. In general, they fight to repair the cell damage caused by inflammation. In the case of beets, the antioxidant betalain gives them their signature color and is an excellent anti-inflammatory.  When added to the diet, beet benefits include repairing cells and adding high levels of inflammation-fighting potassium and magnesium.

Beets also contain quite a bit of magnesium, and a magnesium deficiency is strongly linked with inflammatory conditions. Calcium, while a vital nutrient, is not processed well within the body without magnesium. When calcium builds up in some areas of the body, it becomes unwanted — this unpleasant buildup, such as calcified kidney stones, then invites inflammation or in the case of plaquing of the arteries is a response to inflammatory damage. But when a balanced diet is consumed, with anti-inflammatory foods rich in calcium as well as magnesium, the body better processes what’s consumed and can in fact reverse these adverse affects.

3. Broccoli

The poster vegetable for healthy eating, it’s no secret that broccoli is a valuable addition to any diet. For an anti-inflammatory diet, it’s invaluable. Broccoli is high in both potassium and magnesium, and its antioxidants are particularly potent anti-inflammatory substances in their own right.

Broccoli is an antioxidant powerhouse, with key vitamins, flavonoids and carotenoids. These work together to lower oxidative stress in the body and help battle both chronic inflammation and the risk of developing cancer.

4. Blueberries

One antioxidant in particular stands out as an especially strong anti-inflammatory, and that’s quercetin. Found in citrus, olive oil and blue berries, quercetin is a flavonoid (a beneficial substance or phytonutrient that’s prevalent in fresh foods) that fights inflammation and even cancer.  The presence of quercetin is one of the health benefits of blueberries.

In a study seeking treatment for IBD, an extract from the noni fruit was used to affect the gut flora and colon damage done by inflammatory diseases. Of the effects the extract had, quercetin created the prominent anti-inflammatory actions.

Another study found that consuming more blueberries slowed cognitive decline and improved memory and motor function. The scientists in this study believed these results were due to the antioxidants in blueberries protective the body from oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.

5. Salmon

Salmon is an excellent source of essential fatty acids, and considered one of the best omega-3 foods. Omega-3s are some of the most potent anti-inflammatory substances, showing consistent relief of inflammation and reduction of the need for anti-inflammatory medications.

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function.

The source of fish and meat among anti-inflammatory foods is a vital component. One of the dangers of farmed fish is it doesn’t have the same nutrients as wild-caught salmon.

6. Walnuts

When following a diet without a lot of meats, nuts and seeds can make up the difference for protein and omega-3s. Add omega-3-rich walnuts to green leafy salads drizzled with olive oil for a satisfying anti-inflammatory meal, or grab a handful for an on-the-go snack.  In fact recent studies have shown that nuts and seeds in the diet have an anti-aging effect.

Phytonutrients can help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes. And some phytonutrients in walnuts are hard to find in any other foods.

7. Chia seeds

Fatty acids found in nature are more balanced than the fats we typically consume in our common diets. Chia seeds benefits, for example, offer both omega-3 and omega-6, which should be consumed in balance with one another.

Chia are an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory powerhouse, containing essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid, mucin, strontium, vitamins A, B, E, and D, and minerals including sulphur, iron, iodine,  magnesium, manganese, niacin, thiamine.

Chia seeds’ ability to reverse inflammation, regulate cholesterol and lower blood pressure make it extremely beneficial to consume for heart health. Also, by reversing oxidative stress, someone is less likely to develop atherosclerosis when they’re regularly consuming chia seeds.

8. Turmeric

Turmeric’s primary compound, curcumin, is its active anti-inflammatory component. Documented for its affects against inflammation in numerous circumstances, turmeric health benefits prove invaluable in an anti-inflammatory diet.

The journal Oncogene published the results of a study that evaluated several anti-inflammatory compounds. It found that aspirin (Bayer, etc.) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) are least potent, while curcumin is among the most potent anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative agents in the world.

Due to its high anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is highly effective at helping people manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A recent study out of Japan evaluated its relationship with interleukin (IL)-6, the inflammatory cytokine known to be involved in the RA process, and discovered that curcumin “significantly reduced” these inflammatory markers.

9. Ginger

Used fresh, dried, or in supplement form and extracts, ginger is another immune modulator that helps reduce inflammation caused by overactive immune responses.

Ayurvedic medicine has praised ginger’s ability to boost the immune system before recorded history. It believes that because ginger is so effective at warming the body, it can help break down the accumulation of toxins in your organs. It’s also known to cleanse the lymphatic system, our body’s sewage system.

In fact, ginger health benefits may even include treating inflammation in allergic and asthmatic disorders.

A diet plentiful in nutrient dense foods which has a variety is the best way to give the body what it needs.  Your health is our concern.  If you have questions regarding this article or your health please feel free to contact me.  May you have a healthier tomorrow.

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Childhood Obesity in the USA – Is Ethnicity a factor?

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Obesity prevalence among children and adolescents is still too high.

For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years¹:

• The prevalence of obesity was 18.5% and affected about 13.7 million children and adolescents.
• Obesity prevalence was 13.9% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 18.4% among 6- to 11-year-olds, and 20.6% among 12- to 19-year-olds. Childhood obesity is also more common among certain populations.
• Hispanics (25.8%) and non-Hispanic blacks (22.0%) had higher obesity prevalence than non-Hispanic whites (14.1%).
• Non-Hispanic Asians (11.0%) had lower obesity prevalence than non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics.

When looking at the effects of economics we also see it playing a role.

• Obesity prevalence was 18.9% among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in the lowest income group, 19.9% among those in the middle income group, and 10.9% among those in the highest income group.

Child obesity statistics and teenage obesity statistics have been tracked since 1963. Between then and now, the rate of obese children and teens has gone from about 4.5% (1 in 22) to over 18% (nearly 1 in 5).

Overweight and Obesity in Hispanic Youth

The children and adolescents of the Hispanic population are an important group to learn more about when it comes to overweight and obesity, since they comprise nearly a quarter (22%) of all children in the US under the age of 18.² With the prevalence of obesity in this group >25%, identifying causes and implementing solutions to the overweight and obesity problem is critical.⁴The economic status of Hispanic children and adolescents varies with their generation status – non-US born children are more likely to live in poverty when compared to their peers who are third generation US born.⁴ However, first generation Hispanic youth, those not born in the US, typically exhibit better health indicators than their counterparts who were born in the US.²

The Hispanic Health Paradox

There are multiple variables at play in understanding why first generation Hispanic children and adolescents enjoy better health than those born in the US; some of these factors influencing the “Hispanic Health Paradox”⁵ may include – greater amounts of regular physical activity (including more outdoor activity and less screen time), greater exposure and adherence to ethnic-based diet (whole foods) including more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, greater maintenance of cultural behaviors and rituals in family activities, and more two-parent households with frequent parental-child engagement.^5,6

Many of the factors potentially influencing the aforementioned paradox can be categorized as modifiable lifestyle factors, including diet and physical activity. With the majority of the 16 million Hispanic/Latino children in the US being born in this country (89%),⁴ finding viable solutions to the obesity issues by targeting modifiable habits is important.

Lifestyle Intervention Targets Child and Guardian

A lifestyle intervention study published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine⁷ was conducted by researchers at The University of Georgia (UGA) to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week lifestyle program on several parameters, including cardiometabolic, behavioral, and psychological outcomes in Hispanic children and adolescents who were overweight. Pediatric primary care patients (6 girls, 16 boys; mean age: 11.7 years) and their guardians participated in a case series study which included pre- and post-test analyses. During the 12-week intervention, the participants engaged in moderate-to-vigorous intensity boxing exercise training for 60 minutes 2x/week; in addition, their guardians underwent 12 hours of nutrition education, and the children were seen by a pediatrician (30 minute appointment).⁷

At the end of the 12-week intervention, significant improvements were seen in several variables:⁷

• ↓ waist circumference, BMI, and fasting glucose levels
• ↓ amotivation (“a state of lacking any motivation to engage in an activity, characterized by a lack of perceived competence and/or a failure to value the activity or its outcomes”)
• ↑ moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity levels
• ↑intrinsic motivation and introjected regulation (“motivation that comes from only partially internalized activities and values and motives such as avoiding shame, seeking approval, and protecting the ego”)

Although some of these studies focused on a specific higher risk sector of the population it is clear that these lifestyle changes can be implemented across the board.

Our children pave the way for future generations and help set the stage for what happens next.  It is up to the current generation to participate in shaping healthier habits with our youth.  Let’s help our children make better informed decisions and live a healthier life.

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¹Read CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief

2Isasi C et al. Health issues in Hispanic/Latino youth. J Lat Psychol. 2016;4(2):67–82.

3Balcazar AJ et al.. The Hispanic health paradox across generations: the relationship of child generational status and citizenship with health outcomes. Public Health. 2015;129(6):691–697.

4Fox News. Why are foreign born immigrants healthier than later generations? http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/06/07/foreign-born-immigrants-healthier-later-generations.html Accessed August 20, 2018.

5Yli-Piipari S et al. A twelve-week lifestyle program to improve cardiometabolic, behavioral, and psychological health in Hispanic children and adolescents. J Altern Complement Med. 2018;24(2):132-138.

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