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By Renata Trister DO Antimicrobial action of Amyloid and Prion Protein PrP Many neurological conditions are characterized by the formation of proteins or protein plaques in brain tissue. These proteins include amyloid beta and prion protein (PrP). Amyloid plaques are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Prion protein has been found in patients with Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and in some…

By Renata Trister DO Health Benefits of Myrrh Myrrh has antimicrobial, astringent, expectorant, antifungal, anticatarrhal, antiseptic, immune boosting, circulatory, tonic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties. Scientifically called Commiphora Myrrha, myrrh is native to Egypt. The resin was frequently used in incense and perfumery. In addition to extensive use in aromatherapy, myrrh has medicinal uses too. Myrrh has antimicrobial properties. It can be used…

Fasting has been used to manage various chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergy, autoimmune disorders as well as depression and anxiety.  It is especially useful for chronic conditions, refractory to conventional treatments. The 5 stages of prolonged water fasting, as used in the practice of Dr. Yuri Nikolayev, the Director of the Fasting Clinic of The Moscow Institute…

Medicinal Uses of Artemisia Herb By Renata Trister DO Artemisia commonly known as Wormwood is a perennial shrub-like plant of the aster family. It is the main ingredient of Absinthe, an alcoholic beverage. Artemisia is one of the strongest bitters in the plant kingdom. Artemisia’s biologically active compounds include: Acetylenes (trans-dehydromatricaria ester, C13 and C14 trans-spiroketalenol ethers, and others) Ascorbic…

By Renata Trister, DO Medicinal Uses of Thuja Thuja occidentalis Thuja tree has been used traditionally for centuries by the Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions. Homeopathic practitioners have also used it extensively. Branches and leaves were made into tincture and used to treat a cough, fever, headache, intestinal parasites, cystitis and venereal diseases. Topically, thuja was used…

Medicinal Benefits of Boswellia By Renata Trister DO Frankincense is the common name for the resin extracted from Boswellia trees. Boswellia serrata is a tree native to India. Compounds derived from this tree have been found to have strong anti-inflammatory effects. Boswellia trees have been used to treat inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and heart disease for…