The Bioeffects Resulting from Prokaryotic Cells and Yeast Being Exposed to an 18 GHz Electromagnetic Field

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | ElectroMagnetic Field Sensitivity, Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t4xl8ULghXqFFGj2ctWt9tYqW01xmFMa Comments; The use of 18 GHz EMF at a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3 kW/kg & 5 kW/kg is really a high power output; for somebody who weights 100 kg (a large man) that would require 300,000 to...

Heart Rate Variability Affected by Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field in Adolescent Students

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | ElectroMagnetic Field Sensitivity, Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://storage.googleapis.com/bc3_production/CU2dKfF1TEHKp18LnRVuzP6D?GoogleAccessId=bc3-production-storage%40bc3-production.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=1540926345&Signature=Tf25GDwEYNWWgb5RG4dT0ot7d5ocmsdai0L6byJvH21SJE8CcRnL%2BCQGDVNtH4WmJ2FKcWhfdmq%2FS...

C-Terminal Amino Acids of Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Are Requisite for Its Antibacterial Activity against Staphylococcus aureus

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | CIRS, Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://aac.asm.org/content/55/5/1920 Comment; Antistaph activity at a micromolar & even nanomolar concentration is impressive!  The fact that it works against both methicillin sensitive & resistant strains is also noteworthy.  Looking at the ability of...

The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction, Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-10-lavender-science.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter Comment; It makes sense that lavender needs to be in contact with the olfactory neurons—the sense of smell—which is located adjacent...

High folic acid intake reduces natural killer cell cytotoxicity in aged mice.

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27012626 Comment; “The difference in NK cell cytotoxicity between dietary groups was abolished when the splenocytes were supplemented with exogenous IL-10 prior to assessment of the NK cytotoxicity, suggesting that the reduced NK...

Unmetabolized folic acid in plasma is associated with reduced natural killer cell cytotoxicity among postmenopausal women.

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16365081 Comment; “We found an inverse relation between the presence of unmetabolized FA in plasma and NK cytotoxicity.” Wow!  This is why we have basic bench-science research! I would have NEVER expected high folate levels to...

New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-43032602 Comment; Malacidins, a new class of antibiotic?  Natural ways are best, why shouldn’t we look at the diverse ecosystem of soil? 13 February 2018 US scientists have discovered a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The...

Inside an addiction-treatment clinic where walk-ins are welcome

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction, Functional & Integrative Medicine

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/08/19/inside-addiction-treatment-clinic-where-walk-ins-are-welcome/yqNDBNKHytmBcmzmZLsVGL/story.html Felice J. Freyer OTC Clinician Kathy Belanger (center) worked with Dawn Wahl and her son Michael Wahl, of Fall River, at the...

Oral administration of the β-glucan produced by Aureobasidium pullulans ameliorates development of atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E deficient mice.

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | CIRS, Functional & Integrative Medicine

http://hdl.handle.net/2115/63473 Shiho Aoki a, Atsushi Iwai a, b*, Koji Kawata a, b, Daisuke Muramatsu a, Hirofumi Uchiyama b, Mitsuyasu Okabe b, Masahiro Ikesue c, Naoyoshi Maeda c, and Toshimitsu Uede c, d.   Abstract The Aureobasidium pullulans-produced...

Ayahuasca: Psychedelic drug brewed by indigenous Amazonian tribes ‘could be used to treat depression and alcoholism’ Hallucinogenic drink traditionally taken during shamanic ceremonies has attracted backpackers to South America in search of spiritual awakening

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction, Functional & Integrative Medicine

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/ayahuasca-drug-amazon-tribes-psychedelic-hallucinogenic-depression-alcoholism-treatment-exter-a8052161.html Chris Baynes An ayahuasca ritual in La Calera, Colombia AFP/Getty Images A psychedelic drug brewed by indigenous South...

PRESS RELEASE: FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD, Agrees on Special Protocol Assessment for Phase 3 Trials

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction, Functional & Integrative Medicine

http://www.maps.org/news/media/6786-press-release-fda-grants-breakthrough-therapy-designation-for-mdma-assisted-psychotherapy-for-ptsd,-agrees-on-special-protocol-assessment-for-phase-3-trials Key highlights Breakthrough Therapy Designation ensures that FDA will work...

Change in “Self-as-Context” (“Perspective-Taking”) Occurs in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People With Chronic Pain and Is Associated With Improved Functioning

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Functional & Integrative Medicine, Spirituality & Catholicism

http://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(17)30021-4/fulltext Lin Yu, Sam Norton, Lance M. McCracken Highlights •Acceptance and commitment therapy includes a process called “self-as-context.” •Acceptance and commitment therapy-based treatment for chronic pain appeared...