Hello and happy August. For my parents out there, school is starting soon for you all. This means so many things…sadness the summer fun is over… relief the summer fun is over…establishing a more “normal” routine and prepping for the next season. As a parent I am cautiously optimistic that my daughters will NOT get the back to school bug that seems to come out instantly. I must have been asked at least 25 times last week how to protect the immune system. It has become an annual tradition to share the protocol I have used for years, many of you know it, some need to be reminded and for some of you it is the first time seeing it:

If you are getting sick do the following (unless you are pregnant then do not do this)

• 10,000 IU vitamin D once a day for 5 days
• 2000-5000mg of vitamin C once a day for 5 days (take this to bowel tolerance, if you get diarrhea you have taken too much)
• 50mg of Zinc once a day for 5 days (don’t take this on an empty stomach or with grains of any kind or you WILL get an upset stomach)
• 100,000 IU of vitamin A once a day for 5 days (this is a high dose and you MUST NOT do this if you are pregnant)

If it is your child getting sick, I just take the above formula and cut in in half.

• Aconitum Napellus 30c one pellet twice a day for 5 days

There are also a few supplement protocols that I like a bit that you can take on a regular basis. Below you can find a link to “fullscript” an online platform where you can buy this protocol or see a few others that I have put together that I really like. If you don’t have a fullscript account with me (it’s free to start and you receive awesome automatic discounts!) click the first link to sign up!

​https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/purehomeopathy/store-start​

​https://us.fullscript.com/o/protocols​

Of Course I would not be myself if I did not talk about homeopathy. I do have the Flu 2024 in the office, this is something I have people take once a week during cold and flu season (October – March) to prevent colds and flus. If you want some call the office and we can get it for you.

Other homeopathic remedies that can be helpful:

• Aconitium Napellus (Aconite) – take at sudden onset of a cold or flu
• Ferrum Phos – take on early stages of a cold, where you feel it coming but it is not major
• Nux Vomica – stuffy cold with a lot of sneezing and irritability
• Natrum Mur – stuffy cold with egg white mucous discharge
• Allium Cepa – burning eyes or nose with the cold.

There are countless homeopathic medicines for a cold or a flu. It is always based on the symptoms you present with, if you can match the symptoms you have with the symptoms of a homeopathic medicine you will get better faster.

Stay healthy and let me know if you need anything.

xoxo

Dr. Amerine

HomeopathyER

I ask my patients for a remedy that is in the kit I have in my office for my patients to showcase. This month I was asked to talk about Glonoinum. This is a remedy with the most violent kind of headache. This headache will be throbbing and bursting, much like Belladonna however they will complain that it feels like their brain is too large for their skull. A person with this kind of headache can’t tolerate the heat or sun in the slightest. The headache can be so violent that they appear dazed and maybe confused, for example a well known street may seem foreign to them when driving home. There will be a sensation that they feel every beat of the heart through the entire body and in some cases you can see the arteries in the neck pulsating. This is a violent headache, if this kind of headache does not get better quickly then it is probably a good idea to seek urgent medical attention.

August Blog Feature

Air Quality Alert!! What You Need to Know for Lung Health

The past two years have been fraught with images of forests and houses aflame. Last year, Canada had a record 45.7 million acres burn, more than three times any previous years’ fires. The skies of northern US states were cloudy, sometimes with an orange hue, and the air was filled with smoke. Summer camps and vacations were canceled, flights around the country were affected, and it just wasn’t safe to be outdoors for days at a time.

It seems this trend, at least for now, is here to stay. Summers are seemingly hotter and drier than they have been in previous years. Air pollution is quickly becoming one of the most important health concerns worldwide. It accounts for over 6.5 million deaths from all causes, becoming the 4th leading risk factor of early death in 2019. Burning coal, oil or wood, running vehicles, industrial plants, emergencies/natural disasters, acid rain, etc., contributes to poor air quality.

Dangers of Poor Air Quality

Why be concerned about air quality? Well, when you breathe, small particles from the air can travel deep into your lungs. This may cause many different problems as particles enter the bloodstream. These particles lead to inflammation; the body’s immune response to an injury or foreign invader. On small levels, this is great because the immune system is engaged and can fight off foreign invaders or stimulate the healing of a wound. However, if the immune system is constantly bombarded by these invaders, it eventually causes issues. This leads to immune system problems, which can include the body having difficulty regulating inflammation, organ damage, or even altered genes.

Poor-quality air can cause symptoms like runny nose, burning eyes, throat/lung irritation, excess phlegm, or even trouble breathing. Those with heart and lung conditions are especially at risk of symptoms. If you suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, or other diseases that affect your lungs, poor air quality can be life-threatening. Those who are pregnant, children, or elderly are also at higher risk of problems due to poor air.

How to Know What Your Air Quality Is

In the United States, the Clean Air Act, originally enacted in 1963, has been amended many times. This act made it possible to develop the United States Air Quality Index (U.S. AQI) for outside air conditions. The AQI value runs from 0 to 500 with under 50 being good quality and anything over 300 being hazardous. Roughly, anything AQI value under 100 is generally okay, but as it gets over 100, those sensitive to air conditions are affected. As the number rises higher, even healthy people can develop symptoms. When the AQI is high, everyone should do their best to avoid being outside for more than very short periods. Here’s a chart from Air Now, the U.S. government website on the AQI:

Daily AQI Color	Levels of Concern	Values of Index	Description of Air Quality
Green	Good	0 to 50	Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little to no risk.
Yellow	Moderate	51 to 100	Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Orange	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	101 to 150	Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
Red	Unhealthy	151 to 200	Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Purple	Very Unhealthy	201 to 300	Health alert: The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
Maroon	Hazardous	301 and higher	Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.

Enter your zip code at airnow to see your current air quality. 

-What You Can Do About It

Living in a place with poor air quality can be scary. First, you should try to stay indoors as much as possible, keeping windows and doors closed. Secondly, avoid exercising outside, especially near high-traffic areas, to avoid breathing particles deep into your lungs. Here are a few additional tips to consider:

Air filtration. During hot weather, having an air conditioner can help with air quality. Typically, all air conditioners have a filter to help keep impurities out of the air. If you are sensitive to low air quality (you have asthma, COPD, or other lung condition) you may want to consider a separate HEPA filtration unit for your room or house. HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air [filter]. These filters are great at reducing particles and other impurities in the air. HEPA filters are also available for central heating/cooling units. These can be found at your local hardware store.

Dietary Support. As always, eating a whole-food diet with fewer processed foods and sugars is a good idea. Higher antioxidant diets can reduce the risk of chronic respiratory diseases. And, highly processed foods should be avoided, as they are more inflammatory than fruits and vegetables. Any variety of fruits or vegetables is when replacing processed foods. Blueberries, blackberries, prunes, apples and pears, cherries, plums, mangoes, pineapples, etc. are good fruits to consider. Vegetable choices include bell peppers, asparagus, red cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, kale, and even artichokes.

Supplemental Options. Several products on the market may be helpful for lung support. In general, the body’s main antioxidant, Glutathione, is helpful with lung disease. It’s a powerful antioxidant, though it’s not well-absorbed orally. Liposomal glutathione products are the better ones on the market. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is also a good product to consider, especially if you have a lung condition. It seems to thin mucus, is a potent antioxidant, and supports the body’s production of glutathione. Vitamin D has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities and may be helpful. Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, is another option.

Should I Be Worried About this?

Poor air quality might be here to stay. Controlling your lifestyle and adding in air filtration can help support your body with poor air quality. As always, have a conversation with your doctor. If you notice any shortness of breath, heaviness, wheezing, chest pain, lightheadedness, etc., seek medical attention right away. If you want more natural solutions to support lung health, speak with your local holistic practitioner today.

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Recipe – Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins

These muffins are a great way to get more protein from what you eat. Blueberry muffins are tasty but when you’re putting protein in them, they tend to be bland. Try zesting it up a bit with these lemon blueberry muffins. You won’t regret trying this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast treat!

Prep: 10 Min. Cook: 20 Min. Total: 30 Min. Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (any brand as long as it’s vanilla)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. lemon extract (or 2 tsp. lemon zest)
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/8 cup coconut flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 3 tsp. monkfruit sweetener (or sweetener of your choice)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Be sure to mix well.
• Combine the eggs, coconut oil, and lemon in a small bowl using a whisk.
• Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients; incorporate fully.
• Slowly pour in the blueberries, though be sure to save a few for the top of each muffin. Stir gently.
• Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or use non-stick spray to prevent the muffins from sticking. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full and top each with a few blueberries.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and allow them to cool a bit before serving.

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