Oregano is just one of those things that is handy to keep around and use frequently. There aren’t many things (I am really starting to sound like a broken record here) that I recommend taking continuously, but oregano is NOT one of those things.

There are many various studies that have been done that have shown this amazing oil is a potent purifier for the body. The two primary compounds that make up oregano are thymol and carvacrol. Both of which have proven to have positive effects on harmful bacteria and microorganisms that cause many various illnesses.

It is important to not get the conventional spice Oregano confused with the Oil of Oregano. They have a similar taste, but the Oil of Oregano is where the health benefits are gained. The spice is called Origanum Marjoram, while Oil of Oregano is derived from Origanum Vulgare.

Carvacrol from Oil of Oregano is a natural phenol that has powerful anti-microbial activity. The flavonoids provide natural antiseptic properties, and the Terpenes are natural anti-inflammatory agents. You know how much I love the natural anti-inflammatory products!! Just read the article I wrote on Wobenzym.

Wild Organic Oregano is rich in a long list of minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, and manganese as well as Vitamins C and A (beta carotene) and niacin.

It’s extremely safe and very effective. Both of which are things that I love in a health supplement. Oregano Oil has many wonderful redeeming health benefits. Let’s break them down…

OREGANO OIL BENEFITS

Skin Infections – effective against the harmful bacteria and organisms and improves the texture and quality of the skin
Immune System – will boost the immune system
Respiratory System – thins the mucous making it easier to breath in various respiratory illnesses (useful in problems in the sinus’, colds, flu and sore throats)
Digestive System – due to the functionality of the main ingredients, Oil of Oregano has been shown to help soothe the digestive tract and help with an upset stomach.
Inflammation – this can be due to rashes, gingivitis and/or rash or skin infections – use topically, but dilute it with some coconut or olive oil as straight Oil of Oregano is very strong and can irritate if used full strength
Detoxification – this is a great general detoxifier for the system as it just gets rid of various little bugs that like to invade our systems and cause trouble

SIDE EFFECTS of Oil of Oregano are minimal. As with pretty much any product it should not be taken long term. Long term use can inhibit the absorption of iron – so if for any reason you need to take it long term, iron supplementation may be warranted. This would be something you would need to talk to a healthcare provider about. If you are pregnant long term use of this product should be avoided.

The Oil of Oregano that we stock comes from an exceptional company and their product has no artificial chemicals or toxic byproducts, kosher and suitable for vegetarians and contains many essential minerals and vitamins.

The Oil of Oregano can be taken internally and used topically. A general dose (please read labels) is 3-5 drops in some juice – orange will help mask the taste. This can be taken for 5-7 days depending on the severity of the issue.

I, of course, prefer that you use a product that is organic and/or wild crafted. The one we recommend has been selected because of the proper concentrations of the primary ingredients as well as the fact that it is from an organic and high quality source.

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Nanogreens – What are they and why you need them??

An amazing team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists joined together to formulate an amazing product called Nanogreens. This product is extraordinary. I came across this several years ago at an Anti-Aging convention. It was serendipitous because not only is this a very high quality supplement with a tremendous amount of research and clinical use backing it…it also takes great for a green drink. Let’s not forget the most important fact – it is by far one of the best products I have found with such substantial health benefits!

I am sure that many of you that have tried green drinks in the past and will agree that most of them taste terrible. I have become accustom to the taste of green drinks over the years because I do them for their health benefits and not the taste. All of you who know me usually don’t believe me when I say that “it doesn’t taste that bad” and truthfully, this…doesn’t taste that bad. The team at BioPharma did a great job of creating a product that tastes great.

Nanogreens is a little green blessing in disguise because it actually tastes great. It has been formulated to synergistically mix well with the protein powder from the same company called NanoPro. By mixing the Nanogreens and Nanopro together it creates a powerhouse of protein and greens for a morning meal.

My morning ritual is my “Terramin Dirt Drink” (its clay actually…I have  coined it the “Dirt Drink”) around 5:30 in the morning. It should always be taken on an empty stomach. Take it in the evening before bed if it’s easier for you. Around 6:15am I take my NanoPro and NanoGreens mixed together.

This usually holds me over for about 2 hours…then I have to eat. This is a good thing because you are stimulating your metabolism and it is very helpful in weight loss and maintaining your current weight…not to mention the benefits to your digestion, liver and health and energy in general. If you are looking to lose weight please do not subscribe to the skipping meals and not eating club. This is not the answer – I assure you. For healthy, safe and effective weight loss protocols and techniques, please contact me directly. Let’s start with getting a picture of your Neurotransmitters!

Nanogreens is truly a quantum leap in the science of nutrition. Most of us do not eat a diet with the correct amounts of vitamins, mineral, proteins, etc.

Nanogreens and NanoPro allows you a simple and effective way to remedy this problem.

Please don’t misunderstand me here…I am not giving you a free ticket to eat garbage foods the remainder of the day just because you are having the Nanogreens for breakfast. You must still make better food choices and commit to a consistent exercise regime for lasting health and prevention of disease.

I have been recently lecturing to massage students on the subject of Anatomy and Physiology and teaching them about the importance of nutrition and bone health – doing things now like taking care of your bones, health, getting proper nutrition and exercise are much more effective at starving off disease than trying to treat something when you have a problem.

Nanogreens is a super greens food that supplements your diet with up to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Scientists and doctors agree that dark greens, brightly colored fruits and vegetables are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but phytonutrients. Ongoing nutritional research has demonstrated that optimizing phytonutrient intake by eating 7 to 13 servings a day may:

• naturally increase your energy
• reduce appetite, improve metabolism, assists with weight loss
• restore regular elimination and assist digestion
• reduce inflammation, relieve stiff and achy joints and muscles
• lower risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke
• inhibit hardening of the arteries
• protect your vision from age related vision loss
• maintain strong bones
• support immune function and increase resistance to infections
• reduce allergy symptoms without drowsiness
• improve mental acuity and protect mind and memory
• detoxify toxic metals and chemicals
• help slow aging of the skin and dulling of the hair

Americans need to eat at least 50% more vegetables, 150% more fruit, 250% more orange and 350% more green vegetables every day says the USDA in a recent report. That’s around 7-13 servings daily.

That is an incredible amount and even now most people do not even eat the recommended daily minimums!  What can be done about this??

We make no medical disease claims for these or any of the products; however, I do want you to have the confidence that NanoGreens, when taken as directed, will help supplement your diet with a powerhouse of minerals, nutrients and whole foods.

NanoGreens is formulated to be taken once-daily. It is an easy to mix drink that has only 50 calories. It is loaded with all the healthy vegetables and it is by far the best tasting and most effective “green drink” that I have ever found. It is easy to use and easy to take. It works great in filtered, optimized water and patient compliance has almost never been a problem.

My patients use to complain considerably about previous green drinks that I have recommended – some wouldn’t even finish them because they didn’t like them. This has never been a problem with the Nanogreens.

The Extraordinary Ingredients

Greens Blend (Barley Grass Juice Powder, Spirulina, Chlorella (Japanese soft shell)

Phyto-Nutrient Blend (Blueberry, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Cranberry, Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Pine Bark Extract, Broccoli, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Brussels Sprout, Bilberry, Elderberry, Pomegranate, Blackberry) Fruit & Vegetable Blend (Apple, Carrot, Mango, Sweet Potato, Lemon, Parsley, Peach, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Leek*, Beet , Cranberry), Atlantic Kelp Powder, Artichoke Extract, Quinoa Sprout, Lemon Peel Powder, Cabbage (Japanese, fermented),Enzymes (plant-based-Alpha Amylase, Bromelain, Cellulase, Galactosidase, Glucoamylase, Hemicellulase, Lipase, Papain, Protease), Marigold Extract, Milk Thistle, Cinnamon Extract , Cinnamon Bark Powder, Green Tea, White Tea (decaffeinated), Aloe Vera Powder Extract, Acerola Cherry Powder

NanoGreen10 is manufactured in an Organic and FDA approved facility.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. NanoGreens10® is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any disease.

REVOXIL I don’t know about you…but that picture just makes me sick.  I worked with a veterinarian for many years.  It was there that I realized parasites totally creeped me out.  We routinely checked for them in animals.  For some reason it seems to be lost in the conventional medical community.  Common sense dictates that if its a problem in animals and we have animals then just that thread of thought along would tell us to at least be aware that it could be a problem!

Chances are that you probably have them.  For the most part they are no big deal.  There are so many things within our system that we can handle without any issues.  However, many things can cause anyone of them to go out of balance.  These can include bacteria, virus, yeast and fungus.  Our systems are in a delicate balance and there are things that we do daily without realizing it that can cause them to be imbalanced – then something like the parasites can actually become problematic.

Parasites are gross little bugs that sustain off us, their “host”.  They set up shop in our bodies and become very comfortable and complacent and don’t want to leave. They can be very difficult to get rid of – so please be patient as it will take time.  One of the main symptoms of parasites is fatigue.  This is due to the fact that they place a tremendous amount of stress on the body and are actually consuming and causing the body to expend tremendous amount of energy to try and combat those pesky little critters.

If you are looking for a cleanse, a parasite cleanse in a great place to start.  Parasites can cause a whole “host” (no pun intended) of symptoms.

• Anemia
• Respiratory & Breathing Issues
• Headaches & Migraines
• Skin Issues such as Eczema
• Liver and Gallbladder Issues
• Fatigue
• Weight Gain or Weight Loss
• Yeast Infections and Candida
• The Whole Array of Digestive Issues – bloating, constipation and diarrhea

The product that I recommend for folks to use to get parasite issues under control is called Revoxil. What an amazing product! It contains all the ingredients that are so effective at returning the system to homeostasis (balance) from a parasitic perspective without the difficulty of having to swallow nasty tasting herbs. This product is a highly absorbable and extremely utilizable gel capsule that is incredibly easy to swallow.

Be sure to take it with a bit of food.  It is not uncommon for you to “taste” garlic due to the high concentrations present in the capsules.  However, rest assured that it is working.

The nutritional support in Revoxil will help your rid your body of disease and fatigue causing parasites with a proprietary blend of black walnut hull, wormwood, garlic, clove seed and catechu seed from Healthwalk.

Donna Gate’s of Body Ecology (www.bodyecology.com) has some staggering statistics on her site about parasite…I have included the main one’s below…

If you thought parasites were only in undeveloped countries, you may be surprised to find out how common they are in the U.S., for example:

• According to the Centers for Disease Control, Trichomonas, a sexually transmitted disease, is the most common parasitic infection in the U.S. accounting for 7.4 million new cases annually. ¹
• More than 60 million people in the U.S. are infected by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which causes the disease toxoplasmosis and can be symptomless, cause flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph gland or organ damage.²

1 Trichomonas Infection. Centers for Disease Control.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichomonas/default.htm

2 Toxoplasmosis. Centers for Disease Control.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/factsht_toxoplasmosis.htm#what

Please be advised that the general consensus on implementing a parasite eradication program but be a commitment of 4-6 months. Then 1-2 months per year there after to maintain good health. It is not uncommon for parasites to be reintroduced to the system. Even in the U.S. parasites are everywhere. We can even get them from our pets.

The recommended dosing from the manufacturer for Revoxil is one (1) capsule three (3) times per day for thirty (30) days.  After thirty (30) days take one (1) capsule daily for ninety (90) days. Then take a hiatus from the Revoxil.  This is an aggressive anti-parasite program.   It is not recommend to begin such a protocol without assistance from a healthcare practitioner who is well versed in these holitic, non-invasive methods of wellness. Click here now to setup a consultation with Dr. Skip to guide you through this process.

Please keep in mind that once you begin a protocol of this nature it is very common for the adage “you may get worse before you get better” to hold true.  If you start to feel sick or worsening of your current symptoms, decrease the dosage to your level of tolerance and then slowly work back to the originial dose.  This is just another example of why you should have someone working with you on your path to health and wellness.

Be Well!

Dr. Skip

Our best defense for our health this day-and-age is a healthy immune system.

* Dietary supplements are required by law to list the following disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Click here and lease be sure to read the entire disclaimer page.

Okay guys and girls…I have been asked this question repeatedly.  Is there anything to worry about?  My answer is the same as it was when the question contained the words “bird” and flu together.  No!!  It is still the flu and the best defense is a good offense.  Those of you who know me closely – know that I am not a sports fan and are probably laughing that I used a sporting reference.  But in this case it just fits perfectly.

I don’t advocate being quite this close and personal with members of the swine family (see pic of kid kissing the piggy).  At this point we do not need to be any more worried about this than the regular flu.  I recommend to my patients, clients, friends…anyone who will listen to me rant – that you should not consume pork and pork based products.

Their meat is very similar to human flesh and contains some bacteria that isn’t really good for people.  I say this from a wellness standpoint because I understand that people have eaten pork for their entire lives and live to a ripe old age.  There are just so many things bombarding our systems that we need to reduce the toxic load in as many areas that we can.

By reducing this toxic load we are thus reducing our risks for bacterial, viral and fungal infections as well as other diseases and cancers.  Pork is just an unclean meat.  That is one of the reasons why folks of the Jewish faith do not consume pork.   

What we need to focus on is keeping our immune system functioning at top capacity.

Drink lots of optimized (hydromag) water each day
Take a good quality, absorb-able vitamin c (lypospheric vitamin c)
Pau d’ Arco is good for an immune boost
Colloidal Silver to keep the overall bacterial, viral, fungal load to a minimum
A high quality multivitamin/mineral – Beyond Chelation Improved
Vitamin D and Sunlight (15 minutes with as much exposed skin as possible 4-5 times per week)
Liver/Kidney Cleanse – maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our detoxifying organs

Please don’t mistake or misquote me here…I am not saying that if you do these things you will not get the flu or even get sick.  It’s really okay to get sick.  It shows that your immune system is doing its job.  Being sick isn’t fun, but what doesn’t kill us make us stronger.  Its like the gym for your immune system.  When you do get sick the worst thing to do is start taking unnecessary antibiotics.  There are so many cases that can be treated just as easily (in most cases easier and more effective) that using antibiotics.  I know we don’t have time to be sick, but you are doing far worse by your body and potentially increasing the risk of stronger, hard to kill and resistant to antibiotic bacterial “sugerbug” by taking antibiotics when you don’t actually need them.

In most cases it really is a transient virus running its course.  Even if there is some bacterial implication I would still recommend colloidal silver because that takes care of both – virus and bacteria.  If you think you may have the flu or want additional information on implementing a protocol for wellness or to assist your body in working through an illness don’t hesitate to AskDrSkip.

There are no toxicity reports in any of the clinical studies, nor have there been any side effects reported, except for an occasional case of cramps during the process where the stones are purging. If this is something you experience, the dosage can be cut in half.

It is safe for pregnant woman to take.

Please do not undertake a liver cleanse without some help from a health care practitioner.  Cleaning the liver is a lengthy process and should be followed through until completion once you begin.  It can be several months, if not years on and off of cleaning to gain optimal results.  Remember it takes years to build up a clogged, unhealthy liver.  It will take time to regain your health.  Be patient.  One thing at a time!  Health and wellness are right around the corner.  Keep up the good work.

No way…it can’t be! There is nothing available that will do all those things safely and effectivly. You guys are starting to get to know me by now and I am all about the detoxification of the organs of elimination.

I advocate sweating, lymphatic drainge, massage, colon cleanse, liver cleanse, etc.  There are so many methods that should be employed to keep us healthy.  While these things are beneficial  if you are sick, it is so much more helpful to your body if you do them while you are healthy.  This will also assist in keeping your immune system in tip-top shape.

There is a product called Royal Breakstone that I have used for many years both personally and with my patients that is very effective for cleansing the liver, kidney and bladder.  It is a highly effective option for those of you who don’t want to or can’t do an actual liver flush.

Alcohol-free Chanca Piedra liquid extract, contains vegetable glycerin.  Each milliliter (ml) contains 1 gram of the extract of dried leaf.

Traditionally uses now supported by scientific research:

Promote healthy liver function
Promote a healthy gall bladder
Support good digestion of fats
Promotes healthy digestion
Promote healthy kidney function

Chanca Piedra are spanish words, “chanca” meaning “to break” in and “piedra” meaning “stone”.  It is the name given to several different varities of small shrub-like plants in the Phyllanthus genus family.

These species of botanicals have been proven in scientific research to have antihepatotoxic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, febrifugal, and hypoglycemic activity.

Some Traditional Uses

Chanca Piedra got its name because according the herbal tradition of Peru, where knowledge of rainforest remedies spread to the Incas, it was used to break up and expel kidney stones as well as gall stones.

It has been used to assist with the stimulation of bile and to promote healthy functioning of the liver and gall bladder.

It has also been used traditionally to help clear obstructions within the internal organs of the body by promoting the elimination of mucous as well as the elimination of the stones.

In areas throughout South America, Chanca Piedra is used to treat a wide aray of medical issues…such as, edema and excess uric acid, flu, colds and constipation, prostate issues, increase menstrual flow, ulcers, expell worms from body, irritable bowel and poor circulation. Just to name a few :-)

This is a great product that I routinely put folks on because it is so effective at what it does, especially in conjunction with an entire wellness protocol.  If you have any questions about this product or its uses please don’t hesitate to AskDrSkip.