The Engine of Our Body

© 2023 Victoria Bowmann PhD

While some might argue that the digestive system is the engine of our body since it absorbs nutrients, I feel we need to look at a little smaller part of our body to determine the real engine within us. It’s called the mitochondria.

Each and every cell has a cell membrane and a variety of organized and specialized structures within each cell. One of these is the mitochondria, which produces the energy required for everything: cellular metabolism, transport, production of hormones and antibodies, as well as communication with other cells and cellular reproduction.

When something goes wrong and there is cellular damage then mitochondrial dysfunction occurs and medicine labels it as a particular disease condition. It could be cancer, some immune disorder, diabetes, or other diagnosis. This decrease in its inability to work properly contributes to aging, fatigue, increased pain and flares in existing health problems.

As this loss of energy increases, frailty and pain increases. Certainly good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are effective and natural methods to boost our energy and metabolism and thus reduce mitochondrial dysfunction.

The most effective and efficient method I have discovered (so far) is Nano Soma, a gentle safe product that is sprayed in the mouth once or more per day. While it is relatively tasteless, if you really need it, the taste might be slightly bitter or soapy.

 

This spray contains policosanols that have a profound effect on our body. They have been shown to enable the body to heal itself because of its effects on the mitochondria. Essentially, it prompts the body to take care of itself in ways never imagined possible. As with other natural things, there are no claims that it treats any illness or disease. It is a component of our food that has gone missing through over processing and refinement. Dr Raghavan’s ability to develop this is a gift to our health and well being.

It has been demonstrated in laboratory testing and hospital trials that it clears pathological bacteria and fungi, and has been shown to trigger the body to heal many of its organs with no other intervention.

One might say, “It’s too good to be true!” But it’s not.

The results are amazing, the testimonials are solid! Try it yourself. Since Spring of 2022, I have seen conditions clear where medicines have failed, organs increase in their ability to function, and pain has been reduced with the use of the gel. I’m excited that something so simple can be so profound. Since one dose is maintenance, there are numerous ways to dose. I’m on two doses daily as well as using topical gel and the natural skin cream (it’s luscious!). Reach out with questions you might have, read the testimonials, listen to the videos and treat yourself to a life changing program.

Is Keto Good for Your Gut?

© 2022 Victoria Bowmann PhD

The discussions of the best dietary program that is right for you will go on, and on… forever, and for good reasons. Each individual has differing needs, whether they be blood type, allergies, food intolerance, preferences or availability. Many clients cringe when I start talking about diet because they fear restrictions, “it’s die with a ‘t’ ” and “what things do I enjoy that I can no longer have.”

Because I specialize in natural gut health, diet is a significant component that needs to be considered and addressed. Diet is actually defined as “selection of food.” What we select to eat will affect our nutritional availability, energy, cognitive skills, as well as digestive health. So, let’s choose wisely.

Food fads come and go, and in the last decade the keto diet has come into that realm. However, unlike most fads, this one actually has a long medical track record of positive health benefits for numerous conditions. It was introduced by modern physicians as a treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s, and was the protocol of choice for these conditions for over two decades. Then, with advent of modern anti-epileptic drug treatments, its use declined dramatically. However, we know that pharmaceutical medications come with side-effects, some of them tragic. 

In recent years, many physicians and health practitioners have championed the *keto diet for bringing positive effects for weight loss, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart-disease, among many other health concerns. My approach has always been to utilize natural remedies as well as good food choices that can reduce the need for medications, and hopefully be able to eliminate them completely. Medications can be life saving, for sure, however they might also be crutches for poor food and lifestyle choices.

Historically, prior to the discovery of insulin, diabetics could consume a very strict diet with minimum carbohydrate intake and survive at least an extra few years with the disease. It was later discovered that the use of insulin can be greatly reduced with the selection of foods that produce a lower insulin demand in the digestive process. Enter the keto diet.

When we think about our organs and how they function as well as their needs, we must remember that our brains are 70% fat! Yup, we’re “fat heads!” For this reason, I choose a dietary approach that includes lots of fats, but not just any fats.

Fats in the presence of low carbohydrate intake is the basic approach of keto. Consuming unprocessed carbohydrates reduces the stress on the pancreas, while the higher level of good fats increase brain function and clarity. Science has been talking in recent years about our “second brain”; our precious gut, and the focus of my work for over four decades.

While the percentages might fluctuate slightly, depending on the study and healthcare provider, the generally accepted percentages for the keto diet consists of 5–10% of unprocessed carbs, 15–20% protein, and 70–80% fats! However, be aware that the kind of fat is critically important as it should not be from processed oils like canola, corn, soy, safflower, or other processed polyunsaturated oils.

The best fats come from saturated oils such as olive oil, avocado oil, butter, and the fats in meat and fish. In many respects, the keto diet is about avoiding processed sugar or starchy foods, giving the body a needed rest from inflammatory foods that are well-known to be allergens and digestively problematic. Meanwhile, the increase of good fats and proteins, which are slower to digest, bring greater satiation and far fewer cravings between meals. It has also been noted that IBS and other gut challenges, such as Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), respond really positively to keto. 

With keto in general, inflammation in the body is greatly reduced, yet when considering our total gut health, we should consider a multi-faceted approach. In particular, one that is helpful to restore the microbiome of the large intestine, while also transitioning to a beneficial diet like keto. I call this reflorastation of the colon, and it is applied directly to the source with a rectal suppository. While this may sound slightly uncomfortable, it’s actually quite painless, quick, and easy to retain, with 100% of the healthy bacterium being introduced where it's needed. The re-population of the large intestine is fully colonized within an hour and completely stabilizes within 3 days. This treatment has been shown to produce stable and balanced bowel regularity, with general improvements in overall gut health, resolving many negative digestive issues that have been present for years.

Case #1: A 67 year old male with a history of UC had a heart attack with appropriate medical intervention. However, 3 years ago he investigated keto, to reduce the bad fats that aggravate UC, and within 5 months he completely transitioned to the keto diet with adding moderate exercise. Since then he reports that he has lost 46 lbs, has zero UC symptoms, and his gut feels as goods as when he was a young man. His A1C has been reduced from prediabetic to perfect levels, his cholesterol is in balance, and his blood-pressure and overall heart health are great.

Case #2:  A 69 year old female who couldn’t reduce her menopausal weight, 20 extra pounds. She’s active, eats moderately, and knows how to employ a healthy lifestyle, yet to no avail. The weight persisted. She looked at the keto approach and thought what did she have to lose? 20 pounds!  And 30 days later, she did, almost. Her weight loss was 18 pounds in those 30 days, she slept well, felt satiated, and had energy to live an active life. Keto diet and taking care of her gut with reflorastation.

So whether you need to consider the keto diet, or want to for general health purposes, it is time tested and can be a very enjoyable way to eat. Please contact me for more information on how I can help you at MyRealHealth.com. 

*Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before starting any significant dietary changes.

Gut Moods and Probiotics

© 2022 Victoria Bowmann, PhD

A client of mine recently asked, “Ever since I got the reflorastation with you, I realized I’m happier, not emotionally depressed, dark, negative, nor psychologically negative, and I can handle difficult life circumstances with a much sunnier disposition rather than constantly feeling hopeless. Could this be possible and true?"

A few moments later she added, “My energy has increased a lot too!”

As a health practitioner, it’s always so rewarding to know that the health treatments provided are offering individuals such profound relief and resolution. Since the human body is an integrated unit, assisting one area can often have far reaching effects on seemingly unrelated areas as well!

Did you know that your guts can affect your moods? It’s true. In an article published in Front Psychiatry 2018 and posted on the National Institute of Health web site, “Stress factors or mood disorders can make changes in the constitution of intestinal microbiota.” It further cited, “reduced attention to negative emotion, indicating an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety function.” It was also published in Townsend Letter Jan 2019 in an article titled: “Mood and the Microbiome”.

In the last few years, the intestines have been called “the second brain” because of the similarities in their genes as related to the neuronal synapse. This means that some gene mutations can lead to abnormalities in both the brain and the gut. Wow! that’s interesting. This affect also seems to be a two-way street as the microbiome has a reciprocal impact on stress in both the brain and the gut environments.

Knowing that stress factors or mood disorders can cause changes in the constitution of the microbiome, even from birth, offered me the opportunity to strive for a health solution in a natural way. A baby develops its intestinal environment from the mother (and other family members), as well as from breast or bottle feeding, a hospital birth, a home birth, or a C-section. The microbiome can even develop differently depending on whether a baby lives in the tropics or near one of the earth’s poles, and all can be healthy. There are simply differences and diversities.

A healthy environment can preserve the integrity of the intestinal barrier where inflammation is reduced, anxiety and depression are relieved, and sleep is improved. Actually, the knowledge and understanding of the effects of a healthy microbiome is expanding day by day. 

As a natural practitioner, my work with probiotic research began in 1991. This ability to adjust the gut microbiome has been extensive and extremely exciting for me. Such is the case of the example given above. Quality of life has enormous value as it affects, not only the person, but those with whom they live, work, and love. 

Check out my At Home Colon Kit for the most effective and efficient method for adjusting your microbiome over night.

5G & E Smog:
Safe or Scary?

By Victoria Bowmann PhD © 2022

Nowadays we can be reached at any time and in any place. Huge transmission towers ensure an optimal mobile network (3G – 5G) while WiFi, Bluetooth and modern smart homes, right down to microwaves, have become our daily companions, making our lives easier and more comfortable.
 
Because of this, we spend more time in closed spaces, as we can take care of a great deal from home or directly from our place of work. But often that which is more pleasant has its price in the end.  5G and E Smog disrupts your body’s natural magnetic field.
 
All of this leads to oxidative stress, creating a vicious cycle where our cells continually lose their healthy charge.
 
The withdrawal of the Earth’s natural magnetic field and the additional exposure to radiation—1 trillion times as much as 10 years ago—which bombards us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Leads to numerous health problems, such as:

    •    Sleeplessness
    •    Fatigue
    •    Forgetfulness
    •    Stress
    •    Attention Deficits and Brain Fog
    •    Low Performance
    •    Emotional imbalance
    •    More rapid aging
    •    Lowered immunity
 
One patient, with a high level of electro-magnetic frequency sensitivity wore one of the personal devices as directed, for one week. At the end of this time period, she refused to return it, saying, “I’m buying it because I’m feeling so much better.  I really noticed the difference. I’m sleeping better and my energy is improved.”

Visit DrVicki.net for articles and studies of interest to help you understand the science behind this technology as well as the numerous benefits.

Also visit me at MyRealHealth.com for health and beauty services and products.

Probiotics may lead to...

SIBO – My Opinion

© 2022 By Victoria Bowmann PhD

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) I believe has an underlying cause from the use of oral probiotics in extreme amounts. People are taking millions, and sometimes billions daily without understanding their digestive system. This overcompensation is disrupting the balance in the small intestine.

In a nutshell, digestion starts with chewing our food, which mixes it with saliva rich in enzymes to begin the breakdown of carbohydrates. Hopefully, we chew sufficiently so that our food is like a mush. Once it reaches the stomach, the hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin digests the proteins and fats from our meal. 

Another component of HCl is a mainline of defense against bacterial invasion such as E. coli. However, this defense is non-discriminatory, and will destroy good bacteria (probiotics) as well. The outcome of this function is partially determined by the balance of our stomach acid, some people are over-acidic, some may be taking "acid blockers" (either over the counter or prescription), and others just have low levels of HCl. 

While you want probiotics to get into your intestinal system, the delivery is inadequate in my opinion. The level of bacteria (good and bad) that make it through the stomach can grow rapidly in the pH of the small intestine. This can lead to an overgrowth of the bad bacteria that for many will result in SIBO.

When we understand that the function of the small intestine is to continue the digestion of carbohydrates and sugars, the importance of enzymes in this organ is of greatest importance. The pancreatic enzymes continue to digest the food and the villi (tiny hair-like follicles) of the small intestine absorb the nutrients into the blood stream for use as energy and to promote healing within the body. If one has leaky gut, the digestion is incomplete and macro-molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream creating allergens and reactions.

Once these contents move through the 22 feet of the small intestine, they pass into the large intestine at the ileocecal valve (lower right of the abdomen). The purpose of the large intestine is many, however most people think of it as the decomposition of our food into fecal material. This is one of the function of the probiotics;  decomposition.

To adjust the microbiome of the large intestine, introducing probiotics directly by a rectal infusion is an efficient and effective method as reported in a study published in the Lancet in 1983.

My research into this procedure spans 30 years with amazing results, where I developed a self-administered “At Home Colon Kit”. There is help for digestive concerns, gassy, bloating and indigestion.

"Your treatment has been a real game changer for me” ~Ruth, 65 years old.

I invite you to visit me at MyRealHealth.com

Depth of Vision

 ©2021 Victoria Bowmann, PhD

My home is comprised of three generations. My daughter, from another mother, and her four sons, my grandsons share our home. It’s delightful, yet challenging to have four rowdy, active boys around. It’s also a huge blessing to be able to impart their lives by talking and applying this training. I often think, “Where would I be if I had learned this when I was 8, or 10, or 13 years old?”

I’d like to introduce you to these four amazing boys. The fraternal twins are Bryce and Bradley, in that order. Since fraternal twins are not from the same egg, but from two eggs that were fertilized and implanted, we often say that while in the womb they shared a tent, but they had their own sleeping bag. Bryce is the oldest by 5 minutes and the typical oldest child. He’s on the honor roll at school, is a bit more reserve and sometimes takes on more responsibility than one his age usually does. He’s allowed to explore these areas with guidance. He’s great at basketball and has a wall full of ribbons from competing in gymkhanas, which are western horseback riding events, such as barrel racing and poles.

Bradley is a creative and artist young man, a bit more social and outgoing than his twin. If there’s a bunch of kids around, he’s in the middle of it all, having fun and keeping the joy and excitement at a very high level. He excels in school because of a meticulous nature, he dots the i’s and crosses his t’s. It’s interesting to watch the closeness they share as well as the differences in their personalities.

Kyler is 15 months younger. Sometimes he wants to be “the third twin” and compete with his older brothers, and sometimes he slips away to be alone, in his own space. I’ve noticed that he’s quite a thinker as he looks at situations and figures them out. I love watching him when he goes into this mode, the gears in his head start grinding and spinning. I wonder what’s going on in there and wait for the results. They will be amazing, I promise you that.

Well, Jaylon arrived three years later and he’s the apple of everyone’s eye! What a charmer. He boogies around, plunks out tunes on the piano, and keeps our home hopping. He feels with every cell of his body and expresses his joys day in and day out. Whatever he does in life, it will be done with gusto, that’s for certain.

One day I wanted to offer them a challenge with something that I heard during an event I attended. What would they come up with? I know boys are usually hungry and up for a snack. So, we sat down at our kitchen table with some great big juicy red delicious apples, the ones that just drip with flavor in every bite. I decided to cut them in half.  Not vertically, or lengthwise, from stem to bottom; but horizontally, crosswise, so that we could see the star pattern in the center. Each one had half of an apple and before they began eating I asked, “How many seeds are in your apple?”

As they were munching away, they dug through the middles discovering their seeds. The lefties, Bryce and Jaylon, shared one apple. The righties, Bradley and Kyler, shared the other. We determined that our apples had between 3 and 5 seeds. H-m-m-m, that’s interesting.

Then I asked the question that I had heard at the event, “How many apples are in a seed?”

The twins looked at me as if I had slipped off my rocker!

“There aren’t apples in a seed.”

“That’s a crazy question.”

I raised my hand, which is a gesture in our home to request silence. They all looked at me, quieted down and I repeated, “How many apples are in a seed? Let’s think about it without judging the question.”

Again, they all looked at me. Their eyebrows wrinkled up as they thought about my question. Kyler tilted his head sideways and I saw those ingenious gears go to work. Jaylon, too young to know it’s a crazy question, picked up one of his seed, stared at it, and wondered if there were apples inside. We’ve often discussed “you don’t know what you don’t know” so it seemed like they were willing to be open to figuring out or learning something new.

After a few minutes, Kyler spoke, “Nana, I think I might have an answer.”

“Okay, whatcha got?” I asked.

“Well,” he said slowly, “We don’t know. There could be a lot of apples in this seed.”

Now the twins were looking at both Kyler and I as if we were nuts, but they kept quiet. I had a grin from ear to ear, watching his cognition. He continued, “If we planted our seeds and one of them grew into a tree, it would have apples on it. Apples have seeds. And those seeds could grow into apples trees and they would have more apples. This could go on forever.” Then he said some magical words, “We just don’t know how many apples; there could be an infinite number of apples in just one seed.” WOW! My body was filled with chilly bumps.

Bryce got the cognition as Kyler talked about it, so did Bradley. Jaylon did too! So I explained the concept of depth of vision. Look beyond the obvious! Explore and discover the possibilities. Our conversation was quite lively as we grasped at all the possibilities. They each came up with their own example of the obvious and what could be beyond.

As life might throw apple cores at you, use depth of vision to imagine the possibilities.

Please visit www.MyRealHealth.com, send me a question, comment, or concern.

 

Future of Pain Relief with Fever: Heat Treatment

© 2020 By Victoria Bowmann PhD

Every once in a while, I find a modality that can make a significant difference in the comfort of our body. I’m excited to have been introduced to the Avacen. It is a safe, patented, FDA-cleared Class II medical device that non-invasively uses clinically proven Avacen treatment method. It’s a patented, drug-free alternative for temporary relief of pain.

It is currently FDA-cleared as a heat therapy device (much like a Far Infrared Sauna although) for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness; the temporary relief of joint pain associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor strains and sprains; and muscular relaxation.

It’s so easy to use. After placing a mitt on your hand, the hand is inserted into the device and the cuff calibrates the correct pressure for you. Relax, close your eyes, and enjoy the warmth in your hand as it circulates throughout your body.  

I have two of the devices in my office, and a session can be scheduled during normal office hours.  A session is recommended at 15 minutes, however up to 30 minutes is available. We can discuss your concerns and determine what will best suit your needs. I’ll also share my personal results and comments made by my clients as to their relief and resolution of muscular and joint pain.

For more info:

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