Showing posts with label CCSVI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CCSVI. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

MS and Heavy Metals


The body has its own system to remove metal, but in some cases chelation therapy is used. For example, chelation removes heavy metals like lead in lead-poisoning. Some practitioners have considered chelation for MS as well, but Chelation IV is very controversial, speak to your health practitioner before starting any new regimen to look at the pros and cons.

It is estimated that tens of thousands of people with MS in the US use chelation. There are two types of chelation: chelation IV, and oral chelation (oral chelation has not been proven to work as well).

More resources, Click Here

Foods that Help Remove Heavy Metals

1.Cilantro

Cilantro mobilizes toxic metals from the central nervous system and other tissues. A researcher named Dr. Yoshiaki Omura, using bioenergetic measures, discovered that some patients excreted more toxic metals after consuming a Chinese soup containing cilantro. Cilantro is the leafy part of a common herb whose seed, coriander, is a familiar culinary spice. Its active component is a mercaptan that can penetrate the blood brain barrier.



     Cilantro stimulates the body's release of mercury and other heavy metals from the brain and CNS into other tissue. Cilantro’s postulated mechanism of action is to act as a reducing agent changing the charge on the intracellular mercury to a neutral state allowing mercury to diffuse down its concentration gradient into connective tissue.



2.Garlic

Garlic, contains both chelating amino acids L-methionine and L-cysteine, mobilizes and extracts cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury within our bodies. 


Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe


Parsley and cilantro (corriander) are very powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals. Mike Adams from Natural News talks more 

about this also in the new upcoming 'Food Matters' film.



 

 Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:

                4 cloves garlic

                1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts

                1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)

                1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)

                1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)

                1 cup parsley

                2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil

                4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)

                Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor


Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors. Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!

Monday, January 9, 2012

ISNVD Patient Day- Orlando, Florida

Don't miss the International Society for NeuroVascular Diseases' first MS Patient Day, February 18th in Orlando Florida. 

There will be an overview of CCSVI, a roundtable discussion, and even some debates.  David Hubbard MD, CCSVI research neurologist, will be discussing the research and theory with fellow neurologist Dr. Krolczyk. 



http://isnvd.org/index.php?site=patientday#content

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Endovascular treatment of patients with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22155803

"...Follow-up included clinical observations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In all the cases we observed positive remission of the disease, the first ever documented case of MRI index improvement..."

 This study follows 4 people with MS treated for CCSVI.  Of course, more data needs to be collected.  That's why we are so excited about Drs. Hubbard, Haacke, Ponec, and Sauder's publication expected early next year on 260 people with MS treated for CCSVI.


Stay tuned and let's go with the flow

HubbardFoundation.org


Friday, September 9, 2011

Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant


SUMMARY:
 Glutathione is an antioxidant, immune booster and detoxifier. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer and your liver would literally shrivel up from eventual accumulation of toxins.

As the bodies main detoxifying agent  it converts damaging chemical substances (toxins) into harmless products that the body eliminates It is the primary antioxidant (Tri-peptide) produced by all the cells, especially the brain, liver, intestine and kidney."

* It regulates Nitric Oxide (dilates arteries) which is crucial for life.

* It directly detoxifies carcinogens, toxins, poisons, drugs, alcohol, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic.

* It activates the Immune System and enhances the response of cytokines, lymphocytes, T cells and NK cells.

* It plays a fundamental role in DNA synthesis and repair.


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Summary of CCSVI Symposium in New York- from Arlene Hubbard


First day at the conference and already am learning lots. Dr Zivadinov spoke this AM reporting a possible association between Epstein Barr, heart disease, IBS and smoking and CCSVI in MS. He also reported that Ginkgo Biloba seemed to have a protective mechanism. He did not mention other supplements. MSers have more iron in their Thalamuses than normals. Hypo perfusion is Strongly correlated with severity of CCSVI in MS(so glad the Hubbard Foundation will be studying perfusion in the next few months)! Dr Z also discussed that the more extracranial stenosis the less veins in the brain...atrophy? Will discuss more later. I need to go to the afternoon event.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Reason to Go Gluten Free: Zonulin


Zonulin is called a "gatekeeper" of the tight junctures in our intestine and blood brain barrier...when the levels of zonulin go up, it opens the junctures and keeps them open until the levels go down again.  Tight junctures bind one cell to the next, and are also called Zonula Occludens (ZO). 

When gluten is ingested, these junctures open and  allow proteins to pass into the blood stream which wreaks havoc on our bodies, ie) gluten ataxia.


As of now avoiding gluten is the only  way to keep zonulin levels at bay.
Joan Beal, one of the greatest advocates for CCSVI research in MS posted on her facebook page the following summary:


Gliadin, one of the proteins in gluten is described in this abstract as the cause for increased Zonulin in people with Celiac disease as well as people without Celiac.


We all have control over what we ingest. It’s not easy to change old habits but it’s not impossible. Since Devin’s diagnosis of MS, the whole family has been gluten free and not only are we enjoying the challenge but we are enjoying the GF foods and feeling of well being.

Here’s a yummy GF recipe:
Artichoke and Basil Pesto
Ingredients

    * 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    * 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    * 3 large cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise
    * 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
    * 1 bay leaf
    * 1 teaspoon gray salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    * 2 packages frozen artichokes
    * 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a deep ovenproof pan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add the frozen artichokes and mix to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the oven, and cook until the artichokes are browned in spots and tender when pierced, about 35 minutes. Allow the artichokes to cool in the liquid.

Remove the bay leaf. Put the cooled artichokes with the liquid into a blender. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and basil leaves and process until smooth.

*Note:
Basil is a good source of vitamin A, which helps to prevent damage to the cells by free radicals. Vitamin A also prevents free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol in the blood stream, preventing the cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels.

Magnesium is also present in basil. This essential mineral helps the heart and blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow. 


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Magnesium, Multiple Sclerosis and Health

We've been getting a lot of questions about Magnesium for people with MS.   See some great information about Magnesium below.  But first here's a recipe containing a great source of Magnesium: Kale.


Sauteed Greens and Olives

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 small sliced leeks
  • 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured Moroccan black olives
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, divided
  • 3 cups packed fresh spinach
  • 3 cups packed fresh kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • tbsp chopped mint for garnish
Slice onion. Trim the long, darker green leaves off the garlic stalk, and finely slice the head and light green portions of the stalk. Finely chop the pitted black olives.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add onion and leeks and saute for 5 minutes. Then add olives and 1/2 cup broth, stir, cover, and sautee for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and replacing cover. Onions should be quite tender at this point. Add greens on top of onions, add remaining broth, and cover. Sautee for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until greens are tender. Then remove cover and let cool for 3-5 more minutes, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate. Remove from heat and sprinkle with  red pepper flakes, lemon and mint for garnish. Serve warm.

ABOUT MAGNESIUM

"Magnesium helps to regulate the function of the nerves.

When the levels of magnesium in the body are too low, the nerves can react more erratically causing spasms, twitches or tremors, in addition to other problems like heart arrhythmia's, leg cramps, some nerve pain or even misfiring

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

David Hubbard MD speaking @ the MS Society of Canada


David Hubbard MD, neurologist and lead researcher in CCSVI, and father of son with MS (now symptom free for 12+ months), has been invited to speak in Toronto by the MS Society of Canada.  Canada has been the battle ground for a fight to get CCSVI in Multiple Sclerosis testing and treatment studies underway; Kirsty Duncan PhD of Parliament has been instrumental in this struggle, along with Drs Hubbard, Haacke, and McDonald.

Hubbard will be addressing CCSVI in MS on a panel with Drs. Sclafani, Rubin, and Selchen on June 17th.  He is currently in the process of submitting three research papers for peer-reviewed publication in top medical journals.  We hope they will be published before this event, but nonetheless it should be an interesting discussion.

Dr. Hubbard's previous presentations on CCSVI can be viewed  by going to Hubbard Foundation's YouTube Channel  www.youtube.com/user/HubbFound

Though many questions are answered in previous Hubbard Foundation CCSVI research (to be published this year), many more still need to be addressed.  Funding for this important work is provided by people like you.  Thank you for your support.  Donate here

Let's go with the flow!

Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org


Friday, May 27, 2011

Gluten Free Cookbooks!


Have your cake and eat it too (gluten free)!

Let's go with the flow!

Hubbard Foundation
www.hubbardfoundation.org

Join the Hubbard Foundation Family- Donate now!

In order to continue moving the CCSVI foundation forward, Team Hubbard needs your help!  Whether you donate $8 through the purchase of a T-shirt or magnet,  or you give online through a Paypal donation, you can support the mission of the Hubbard Foundation and David Hubbard MD to put the pieces of this MS puzzle together through research, scientific enquiry and publications in peer review journals.

Let's go with the flow!

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Monday, May 23, 2011

Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store

Hubbard Foundation has created an Amazon store to make it easier to find some of the Hubbard Foundation suggestions for resources and supplements.  We will update this store as books and supplements come to light that may help you help yourself. 

Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store


Amazon stores allow foundations and companies to benefit from Amazon sales of products.  This is one way we are raising money for our CCSVI research. 


Let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
www.hubbardfoundation.org

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Very Informative Hubbard Foundation CCSVI Conference

The Hubbard Foundation conference was a success this weekend, May 14th, 2011.  The speakers were intelligent and informative, the audience asked good questions, and the gluten free snacks were well received. 

I would like to thank our speakers, Keynote: Michael Dake MD, Kirsty Duncan PhD, Jack Burks MD,  Donald Ponec MD, E. Mark Haacke PhD, Justin Gooding MD, Richard Saxon MD, Giedrius Buracas PhD, and David Hubbard MD. 

I would also like to thank our exhibitors: CCSVI Alliance,  Marie Rhodes RN and CCSVI as the Cause of MS, and Ann Boroch

You can view video of the conference in it's entirety at the Hubbard Foundation Youtube Channel.  One important theme discussed by almost every speaker is the significance of DATA COLLECTION; if you are getting CCSVI treatment, be a part of a study or registry!  Feel free to comment.

Click here to support Hubbard Foundation's research.

Stay well and let's go with the flow
Hubbard Foundation
www.hubbardfoundation.org


Monday, May 9, 2011

KEYNOTE Speaker, Michael Dake MD, CCSVI Conference May 14th

Michael Dake MD, Keynote Speaker @ the 2011 CCSVI Conference May 14th

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Medical Director of the Catheterization and Angiography Laboratories, Stanford Medical Center

-   MD, Baylor College of Medicine
- Internship, Residency, Chief Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Fellowship, University of California San Francisco, Pulmonary Diseases
- Residency and Chief Residency, UCSF, Radiology


Dr. Michael Dake's has shared his innovative approaches, research, and experience through more than 1600 invited presentations, including 14 lectures, authored and co-authored 208 peer-reviewed journal publications, 83 book chapters and 423 published abstracts. He has been a visiting professor at 34 medical schools in the U.S. and abroad. He holds several editorial positions, is a manuscript reviewer for 20 journals, maintains active membership in 11 medical societies, has received 20 U.S. patents and has participated on 12 corporate advisory boards.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

CCSVI Conference Schedule Posted

Download the conference schedule and other important conference details by CLICKING HERE

The 2011 CCSVI Conference in San Diego is coming up! Saturday, May 14th, all day, MDs and PhDs will be presenting research, discussing pertinent topics, and answering questions from other physicians and patients.

Registration ends May 11th, so register now by going to HubbardFoundation.org

Hope to see many of you there!
Hubbard Foundation

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

David Hubbard MD, Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L, CCSVI and MS


Team Hubbard talks about CCSVI, Restenosis, CCSVI Treatment, Diet, and the upcoming conference.

Register for 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego by May 11th.


Got questions? Email HubbardFoundation@gmail.com and we'll try to answer some of them on our next video!


Stay well and let's go with the flow
Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Hubbard Foundation in the Book: CCSVI as the Cause of Mulitple Sclerosis

We want to thank Marie Rhodes RN, author of the CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis, for all of the work she has done to share the scientific research on CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis in her new book.  We also want to thank her for sharing Hubbard Foundation's work on this topic of CCSVI, as both a resource and a patient story about Devin. 

We look forward to sharing some of our results mentioned in her resources section at our upcoming 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego.  And we look forward to Marie joining us at the conference as she presents her book for signing. 

With Gratitude, let's go with the flow!
 Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org


Monday, April 25, 2011

Shoulder Alignment Basics: Part 2

Hubbard Foundation believes that CCSVI treatment requires more than just venoplasty. Rather, changes in lifestyle are integral to living healthy with CCSVI. When patients come to us for CCSVI testing and treatment, they are given a host of information regarding living with CCSVI.

In addition to diet and supplementation recommendations, we suggest both exercise and relaxation. Yoga can help accomplish these both.

A continuation from our Shoulder Alignment Basics part 1, Paisley Close, San Diego Yoga instructor, teaches us more helpful exercises to keep the neck, shoulders, and upper back in proper alignment for better health!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Author Marie Rhodes RN Booksigning at CCSVI Conference

Marie Rhodes RN has personal experience with CCSVI and MS and wrote about it in her book CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

She will be signing books at the 2011 CCSVI Conference in San Diego, May 14th. Registration on www.HubbardFoundation.org

10% of proceeds of book royalties are donated to CCSVI Alliance

Stay well and let's go with the flow!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Hubbard Foundation 2011 CCSVI Conference, San Diego, CA


May 14th, 2011 Hubbard Foundation is sponsoring the 2011 CCSVI Conference.

Giedrius Buracas PhD, UCSD
Jack Burks MD,
MS Association of America
Michael Dake MD,
Stanford University, KEYNOTE
Kirsty Duncan PhD, Parliament, Canada
Justin Gooding MD,
Palomar Pomerado Hospital
E. Mark Haacke PhD,
Wayne State University
David Hubbard MD,
Applied fMRI Institute
Donald Ponec MD
, Palomar Pomerado Hospital
Richard Saxon MD, Palomar Pomerado Hospital

Is it time 6 or 12 month follow-up testing? Are you thinking about coming to Hubbard Foundation for CCSVI Testing and Treatment?
We suggest you Schedule your CCSVI testing and treatment around the conference, either come the week before (May 9-13) or the week after (May 16-20).


Stay well and let's go with the flow!
Hubbard Foundation
www.HubbardFoundation.org