Bella Vista House Calls MD

06/09/2024

NALTREXONE (low-dose),
aka "LDN," is available at local compounding pharmacies.
LDN inhibits extremely inflammatory cytokines from microglial cells, a part of the immune system that can sometimes overreact.
There are numerous potential benefits of LDN, including improved sleep, less fatigue, possible prevention or improvements of various neurodegenerative diseases, and weight loss.
In fact, naltrexone is one of the two ingredients in a very expensive weight loss pill called Contrave. Contrave combines Wellbutrin and naltrexone into one pill and has been shown to cause weight loss.
Yahoo sponsors an LDN support group which one can subscribe to for free.

05/12/2024

OMEGA-3 OILS

In addition to oils I wrote about recently, other fats worth considering are extra-virgin olive oil, fish oil, DHA and flaxseed oil, and borage oil.

Why consider these omega-3s? They may help treat anxiety, improve immunity, protect against autoimmune diseases, prevent and treat cancer, aid in damage from strokes, prevent heart rhythm problems, treat depression, and prevent atherosclerosis.

We should do our best to avoid trans-fatty acids and excessive omega-6 oils. Instead, opt for healthier oils like those listed above.

03/27/2024

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/ginger-for-osteoarthritis/

A quarter- to a half-teaspoon a day of powdered ginger can be as pain-relieving as ibuprofen, without the risk of damage to the intestinal lining.

03/15/2024

FLAXSEED OIL..is an omega-3 oil which must be taken with vitamin E. This oil can be oxidized easily, which might make it more carcinogenic. Flaxseed oil contains linolenic acid, & it is difficult for the body to convert the linolenic acid into healthy DHA, so for most patients I prefer they take fish oil instead.