Join co-hosts Dr Eugene R Zampieron, ND, RH(AHG) and Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D,RN, RH(AHG), AHN-BC also known as The Natural Nurse®, as they discuss well proven strategies covered in their best selling book, ARTHRITIS, The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide. They highlight on the tradition, folklore and scientific inquiry into therapies for autoimmune health challenges, with a focus on Sjogren’s syndrome. Additionally, they cover Chinese Rehmannia root,  Cordyceps chinensis, and a powerful polyphenolic compound, Rosemarinic acid, extracted from Rosemary.

Dr. Kamhi and Dr. Zampieron have been natural health practitioners for decades, and are the Hosts of The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z radio show at NPR. and founders of Natural Alternatives.

About Dr. Zampieron

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND., also known as Dr. Z, is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, licensed by the board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners in Connecticut as a Naturopathic Physician. Dr. Z is an authority in the Naturopathy field, nationally recognized for his radio programs on Health and Alternative Medicine, his best-selling books, his international “ EcoTours for Cures  “, his lectures and seminars, and also his classes at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Contact: www.drznaturally.com

To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion, please use the comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi.

You may also be interested in listening to an episode of The Functional Medicine Radio show with Dr. Carri, Ellen is her special guest where they  talk about arthritis and inflammation, and natural remedies to halt arthritis in its tracks. Or Ellen’s interview with pharmacist David Foreman about the connection between gut microflora and arthritis.

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Ellen Kamhi – By Carolina Luna Photography

Chinese Rhemania flower – By Shizhao – Own work, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=712185

Cordyseps chinensis – Nicolas Merky / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en)

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) – By THOR – Flowering Rosemary, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3258359

Join hosts Dr Eugene Zampieron and Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, as they talk about autoimmune support herbs which reduce inflammation and have been documented to help with a myriad of autoimmune conditions . They will be discussing well proven strategies covered in their best selling book, ARTHRITIS, The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide.

In addition,  Dr. Z and The Natural Nurse will focus on three key autoimmune support herbs:

• Chinese Rehmannia root,  
• Cordyceps chinensis, and
• a powerful polyphenolic compound, Rosemarinic acid, extracted from Rosemary.

The two will cover groundbreaking research showing that these herbs can act to balance the immune system, modulate genetic expression, balance auto immune diseases and support immuno depleted conditions such as chronic infection and various types of malignancies. They will end the discussion with some recommendations on specific herbal combinations that they’ve seen work in their clinical practices of over 30 years.

About Dr. Zampieron

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND., also known as Dr. Z, is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, licensed by the board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners in Connecticut as a Naturopathic Physician. Dr. Z is an authority in the Naturopathy field, nationally recognized for his radio programs on Health and Alternative Medicine, his best-selling books, his international “ EcoTours for Cures  “, his lectures and seminars, and also his classes at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Contact: www.drznaturally.com

To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion, please use the comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi here.

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THE FIRE DRAGON can be viewed as a symbol of the inflammatory process. The Sleeping Dragon is a quiet and effective guardian, constantly on the lookout for an invasion or injury- this wakes the dragon and she breaths the fire of acute inflammation. Heat, redness, and swelling ensue, as white blood cells and other factors rush to the affected area and ultimately positively influence the healing process, after which the Sleeping Dragon goes back in her den.

The Evil Dragon emerges when inflammation becomes chronic, with a ‘slow burn’ that leads to a breakdown in cell structure that has been linked to most degenerative health issues. Societies around the globe have experimented with natural remedies that modulate inflammation for centuries. Current scientific evidence supports many of these traditional therapeutics, which often have a much better risk to benefit profile than conventional drugs. We will review the science behind the traditional use of natural herbal medicines that may help prevent or ameliorate inflammation with specific forms, dosages and case studies to illuminate safe and effective use. As discussed in the book Arthritis, The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide.

Tuition: $35; Receive $10 off your tuition when you register by August 7th, 2022.

Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus, involve destruction of healthy cells by the body’s own defensive mechanism. If the immune system’s error in judgment is not corrected, the attack can progress to the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.
The mechanism that causes the deregulation of the immune response is not entirely understood. Heavy metal toxicity, leaky gut syndrome, infectious bacteria and parasites, and nutritional imbalances can weaken the body so that the immune system becomes overloaded.

In this webinar we will investigate the history of early medical recognition of autoimmune illness, evidence based natural therapies that can help with inflammation and pain relief, as well as down-regulating aggressive immune behavior, without suppressing or altering the body’s natural defenses.

Tuition: $35
Receive $10 off your tuition when you register before August 1st!

Visit this page to register: https://www.holisticlivingschool.org/events/online-autoimmune-potential-causes-natural-defenses/

3 CEUs offered to licensed Massage Therapists, Dietitians, Nurses and Midwives in the state of Florida for an additional $15 processing fee.

Host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, SHELLY MALON about the root cause of inflammation and personalize a step by step plan to create a healthy vibrant life..

Shelly is a conventionally-trained, progressive-minded nutritionist,who has spent over 20 years working in the healthcare and nutrition industries.
She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a member of the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine practice group within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from UCLA, with a concentration in Nutrition. She is a Foundational Member of the Bioindividual Nutrition Institute and a Certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner (CBNP).

Inspired by her own diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and symptom management with diet and lifestyle for nearly a decade, she is on a mission to help others understand and reap the benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Shelly Malone is the author of Inflamed

Contact: http://www.inflamedbook.com/

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To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion, please use the comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi here.

In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio show with Dr. Carri, Ellen is her special guest where they  talk about arthritis and inflammation, and natural remedies to halt arthritis in its tracks.

Main Questions Asked:

• Causes of Arthritis
• Stealth pathogens – whats the connection?
• Herbs and supplements for  inflammation

Key Points Made By Ellen:

• “cure” refers to the reversal of  symptoms, pain elimination and reversal of blood indicators
• Inflammation can be linked directly to leaky gut.
• Take responsibility for the causes.
• Toxins and food allergens can trigger an inflammatory response.
• Eliminate packaged foods with words you cannot pronounce
• Cleansing diet is key
• Natural remedies, self  responsibility, exercise
• Stress reduction mind-body work, massages, try rubbing a tennis ball on the bottom of your foot.
• Take active action in your life.
• Herbs to support liver are milk thistle, dandelion and burdock root.
• Stealth pathogens are microorganisms that can encase themselves and hide, such as lyme disease.
• Overuse of antibiotics causes the development of resistant strains.
• Some natural remedies such as berberine actually down-regulates the MDR pump- its an excellent natural antibiotic which doesn’t cause resistant strains.
• Either you change your lifestyle and the initiating factors or the disease will continue to advance- your choice
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to bring down the pain of arthritis help temporarily- the problem is they actually increase leaky gut syndrome and in that way they make the disease process worse over time!
• Curcumin– well-proven to have anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. Increased absorption If combined with piperine (from black pepper)
• Other herbs to help with the inflammation of arthritis are boswellia, white willow bark, external topical agents such as ginger compresses.
• For autoimmune types of arthritis, the best combo is rehmannia, rosemary or rosmarinic acid, and cordyceps. These all help deactivate the autoimmune response, and are found in T Cell Balance.
• http://www.restorativeformulations.com/Our-Products/RF-All-Products/T-Cell-Balance-Px_US

To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion, please use the  comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi here.

The Natural Nurse, along with Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND  has produced radio shows, offered private consultations, formulated nutraceuticals and  written many books over the years,  on  topics surrounding Herbal Medicines, Weight Loss, Sexual Health, Arthritis, and the Cycles of a Woman’s Life.

As a professional Nurse Herbalist, Ellen Kamhi has years of personal experience in teaching others to be able to employ natural health techniques for themselves. Whether it is learning how to apply an Edgar Cayce Castor Oil pack,  making your own dandelion root tea, or preparing homeopathic remedies,  The Natural Nurse will guide you step by step on how to connect with nature to enhance health.

Preparing for disasters can also be fun, as The Natural Nurse shares how to forage,  recognize and process wild plants into food and medicine.  Using common household spices such as ginger as tea or a topical healing pack is explained in easy to follow instructions, but is also supported by scientific literature.

Perhaps you would like to focus on weight loss strategies such as creating a fast and easy grab and go healthy food cabinet, or taking lemon juice with aluminum free baking soda to support alkalinity, Natural Nurse Tips will open immediate access to lifestyle enhancing  health strategies for yourself your cells and your family!

The Natural Medicine Chest: Herbs to Keep You and Your Family Healthy

Weight Loss: The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide –

Arthritis: The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide– Pain free living the natural way, herbs, foods, fasting, enemas, colonics, natural anti-inflammatories,exercise techniques- all supported with mainstream evidence based literature references

In this video Ellen Kamhi PhD RN,  offers an ‘inside look’ at her books.

For more information on Ellen Kamhi’s books, please visit the Books page on this website.

These books are available at Amazon.com

BREADFRUIT (Arctocarpus altilis/communis )

A Tropical Foodstuff & Medicine.

Breadfruit was brought from Tahiti by Capt. Bligh…’Shiver me timbers’….Breadfruit provides a readily available healthy source of starch …Breadfruit is a delicious way to help your heart & your blood pressure…

Breadfruit is one of the most popular “starches” served in tropical households around the world. As with many plants of the Caribbean, breadfruit was introduced from the South Pacific by Captain Bligh in the late 1700’s during his second voyage on the Providence. In the Spanish speaking areas of the Caribbean, it is called Arbor de Pan, The Tree of Bread. The leaves, which possess prominent green veins, resemble that of the Philodendron, reaching from 1-3 feet. The fruit of this tree is round, green in color, and has many bumps on the surface. One large breadfruit can weigh from five to ten pounds.

Move over Potatoes, Breadfruit is Boss…

One of the favorite ways in which Caribbean people cook this delicious starch is to “roast the breadfruit.” This is accomplished by placing the breadfruit, skin and all, without foil, directly into the hot coals. Breadfruit is also boiled and fried into breadfruit homefries, which are delightful. United States Customs allows you to bring back roasted breadfruit without any agricultural permit. Breadfruit tastes comparable to Irish potatoes. It has a distinct, nut-like flavor and more healthy fiber than potatoes. Breadfruit is high in carbohydrates, many minerals and is full of vitamins A, B and C. The leaves, sap and unripe fruits contain the medicinal components.

Breadfruit’s Many Health Benefits…

Medicinally speaking, breadfruit leaves contain high levels of camphorol and quercetin. These strong polyphenol compounds are powerful antioxidants, blocking key steps in the inflammatory and pain chemical cascades. West Indian people have applied the bruised leaves over painful areas for centuries with excellent results. Perhaps, the camphorol and quercetin are responsible for its reputation as a treatment for Tinea versicolor , a tenacious skin fungus which causes Ring Worm. The unripe fruit is laden with papayotin, an enzyme found also in papaya and good for the digestion. My personal instructor, the Medicine Bush Doctor, Jamba, has reported that Breadfruit is a Maroon medicine which is used topically on skin diseases, like warts or growths. The enzymes actually digest these growths with an escharotic action. The quercetin and other phenols can then kill the virus. Breadfruit sap has achieved a reputation as a cardiovascular tonic and will strengthen the heart, regulate the beat, as well as lower the blood pressure. The sap contains steroids known as cardenolides, (types of cardiac glycosides) like those found in Foxglove (Digitalis spp.). Breadfruit can easily be grown in Florida. The trees can be planted right in the ground in well drained soil. Overwatering will cause the roots to rot. They also do well in large pots, with an 18-20 diameter and 20 plus inches in height. A combination of soil, sand and perlite is perfect for proper drainage. Breadfruit will thrive in a bright, sunny southern exposure on a patio or porch , and may yield fruit in a season or two!

When traveling in tropical countries, or right at home here in Florida, it’s wonderful to know that ‘medicine can be your food and food can be a part of, The Natural Medicine Chest !
Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, The Natural Nurse®, can be heard on radio daily. She is the author of several books, including WEIGHT LOSS, The Alternative Medicine Guide. Dr. Kamhi has been involved in natural health care for over 4 decades. Dr. Kamhi teaches certification courses in Herbal Medicine in person and online, and offers personal consultations. www.naturalnurse.com    www.facebook.com/NaturalNurse     (954) 418-2388

Pain management is the number one reason that people use drugs, both prescription and over the counter. Although there are many drug therapies available for pain relief, they often have a myriad of adverse effects. For instance Vioxx and Celebrex can cause heart disease and have been linked to many deaths. Over the counter medications , such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) has been recalled due to contamination, and more recently, has been linked to dangerous liver toxicity. Here are the startling facts: in one year

Acetaminophen causes:
• 26,000 hospitalizations
• 100,000 calls to poison control centers
• 50,000 emergency room visits
• 450 deaths from liver failure

Acetaminophen interferes with the liver’s ability to do its normal job of detoxification, and reduces the amount of the important antioxidant called glutathione. In addition acetaminophen has been linked to a severe skin reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). This condition can happen the first time the drug is ever used, or at any time, even if it has never occurred before after multiple uses. Aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can also cause serious skin conditions, which, at times, can be fatal. This information was released by the FDA on August 1, 2013. (http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm363041.htm)

The FDA will now require prescription drugs that contain Tylenol to be labeled with a warning about the possibility of this skin reaction and will ‘suggest’ that manufacturers of over the counter products do the same! Rather weak response to a potentially hazardous situation!

Don’t be lulled into believing that just because a drug is readily available over the counter, that it should be used in a flippant manor. Pharmaceutical drugs can be life saving when used appropriately, but often carry risks of illnesses far worse than what the drug was taken for in the first place.

A good option is to consider using natural remedies. That have a very long history of safety, and can really make a difference when dealing with painful conditions, especially if used along with an anti-inflammatory diet, high in vegetables and devoid of junk food, fried food and processed food.

Since pain is such a common human affliction, societies around the globe have experimented with many natural remedies to discover which ones were most useful for this purpose. The first line of defense against pain is to bring down overall inflammation in the body. Avoid ALL junk food, fried food and processed food. In addition , these herbs have been used around the world for thousands of years to decrease pain. Now, science is discovering the mechanism of action that makes them work.

Boswellia: Boswellia (Boswellia seratta) is a gum resin that has a long history of traditional use. It was honored as frankincense, the ‘sacred gift of the Magi’. Modern science has established that boswellia interferes with the inflammatory cascade, and supports joint health. Boswellia supplements are often standardized for 65% boswellic acid.

Turmeric: Turmeric (Curcumin longa) has been revered in cultures around the world for its food value and medicinal properties. Turmeric gives curry powder its characteristic golden color. It is considered “Queen of the Herbs” in Indonesia, and has been used to support health in Ayurvedic Medicine- the ancient medical teaching from India. Modern science has uncovered turmeric’s powerful antioxidant, free radical scavenging, anti-cancer and cell protective effects. Turmeric is often standardized for 95% curcumins.

Ginger: Ginger is a common spice that grows in India, China, Mexico and the Caribbean. The part of the plant used is the rhizome, or underground part of the stem, which has the characteristic spicy aroma of ginger. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years by traditional healers, as well as physicians, to address all kinds of issues that require improved circulation.. Ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, which calms aches and pains.. Try this ‘hot ginger toddy’ for instant relief. Grate about a teaspoon of ginger root ( rhizome) into a cup, or use a Ginger Tea bag. Add hot water, the juice of ½ lemon and a teaspoon of honey. You can also use a ginger compress directly on painful joints.

There are many great products that offer these herbs.

Photo Credits:

• “Boswellia sacra – Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-022” by Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler’s Medizinal-Pflanzen – List of Koehler Images. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons – http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boswellia_sacra_-_K%C3%B6hler%E2%80%93s_Medizinal-Pflanzen-022.jpg#/media/File:Boswellia_sacra_-_K%C3%B6hler%E2%80%93s_Medizinal-Pflanzen-022.jpg
• “Curcuma longa roots” by Simon A. Eugster – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg#/media/File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg

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