AUGUST 19, 2010 SURRENDER TO ....D-RIBOSE, GOD AND YOURSELF

"DETACH - LIVE IN THE HERE AND NOW. Allow life to happen and unfold instead of always trying to control it. Release regrets over the past and fears about the future."

Yes, back to living in the NOW. Not the past and not the future. I think I need to reiterate this for me more than for you. I have heard time and time again, it is Life on Life's terms. It sounds easy, but it is not. I can attest to that. I miss some of the past. I miss the family of the past that are no longer here. I see patients who do not talk to their parents nor grandparents. I cannot understand that. But I understand how it happens. I miss the calls from my dad. Rick and I miss his weekly visits to my office with eggplant parmigana and expresso. I especially miss the holidays. That is a lie, I miss every single Sunday at my childhood home.

Now do I miss the days of active alcohol/drug use? Not at all. A bad day today cannot even compare to a bad day back then. I am so far removed from those days in years, but I never forget them nor take anything for granted. Do you take anything for granted? Do I miss past relationships of friends, family and partners? It depends on who it is, what happened, and if they are in my life today. I have always said that things change. Change is good; Change is fear; I am trying to be fearless. No one can be completely fearless. I know I cannot. Instead of holding on to resentments and anger, I let it out. Let the chips fall where they may. Let God, prayer and meditation guide me in the right direction. I have met some who have a real need to hold on to relationships of the past. I would love to in every single case, but if it doesn't happen naturally, then I must move on. Have you moved on from past love relationships ? I had to, I did it and let go. These relationships were toxic. Every one deserves happiness. This means you do also.
Get to know and love yourself first. Let life unfold. Get happy :)

Back to our heart... Two days ago I was writing about D-ribose. This important nutrient is underutilized. Any patient with heart disease has depleted energy. The addition of L-carnitine and D-ribose will revitalize the energy lost. There are no drugs that increase the energy pool. I hoped to find it in a product called NT-Factor. I had favorable results but when the NT-factor was discontinued, the low energy level of the patient returned. You need to consult a health care professional and ask can you take D-ribose. There are no contraindications and no toxic effects if taken as directed. There is not enough data for pregnant females, nursing mothers or woman contemplating pregnancy. I have seen people take too much D-ribose and have gastrointestinal side effects of nausea and abdominal pain. Since D-ribose is a sugar you would think it would cause an insulin spike after consumption. However, it has been studied and it does not.

There are no known drug or nutritional interactions with D-ribose. Prior to L-carnitine and D-ribose, the one nutrient that has been a powerhouse to the cell , tissues and body is Coenzyme Q10. I do not want to go 'biochemical or medical' with you, so in the next two days I will try to make the discussion brief. I am happy to write that Coenzyme Q10 is used more today by conventional cardiologists than I ever would have thought. Could I say to a great extent? Absolutely not. The literature in this country, and Europe is ignored by allopathic profesisonals when it comes to vita-nutrients. I could say the same about herb use. The general public knows more about supplements and herbs than their own doctor. This is due to the internet. If you search the internet , how many article would you read about the benefits of Coenzyme Q 10?
a. 10,000
b. 20,000
c. 30,000
The correct answer is choice (c). Keep reading daily to find out why.

Living in New York City is never dull. Most people do not take advantage of what the city has to offer. Yes, it might be pricey, but there are many things to do that are for free. A walk in Central Park is free. Did you ever notice or count the number of great sculptures and statues in Central Park? So while going to a meeting two days ago, I went by Times Square. I was in awe. A huge statue in Times Square resembling the famous Life magazine photo of a sailor kissing a woman. The statue was unveiled this weekend on the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II in Japan.

This 25 foot statue is based on a famous Life Magazine photo of New Yorkers celebrating the end of the war with Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. The name of the sculpture is Unconditional. Johnson said it is based on a similar, less well known, photograph by Victor Jorgensen.

Go see it !
Since books are part of my life and always will be, enjoy the hand made cross stitch bookmarks.

Until tomorrow...

AUGUST 17, 2010 THE HIGHEST CALIBER: D-RIBOSE AND SIR WINSTON

"Never let the grass grow too high, before you say what you want."

and to complement the above...

"Life is not always what one wants it to be, but to make the best of it as it is, is the only way of being happy." - Jennie Jerome Churchill

Thank you Karen M for the second quote.

I was given this advice years ago from a sensible caring loving woman. Unfortunately she must have learned by not doing this and wanted to pass it along to me. I have not learned either, and let resentments/anger build, although not as frequently as in the past. I practice forgiveness. Sometimes I have to let it out, whether the outcome is good or bad. Sometimes I write a letter and never mail it. When I get an angry response back or answers to the questions/comments made, I know I touched a nerve. Hopefully this doesn't end the communication, but sometimes it does. Hopefully, we each have learned from this. I do not like assumptions. It is better to call than to write as writing does not give the inflection or tone of the voice. I do know that I will continue to pray including for those I might have held anger or resentment for in the past.

As I blog, I try not to live in the past or the future, I live in the present. Prayer and meditation is a must for me.

Making the best of what life deals you is the best answer. It is life on life's terms. Why complain about what life has to offer. You make the best of it and it starts to change. This will make you happy if you make the best of what life has to offer. Everyone deserves some type of happiness. I am happy. I didn't say I was happy all of the time, but for the most part I am happy. Remember nothing is perfect. It is progress not perfection.

For some reason, Jo Stafford singing "Till we Meet Again" came to my mind. It is so strange how the songs of my parent's era echo and resonate within me. I am an old soul. Also, I was humming "White Cliffs of Dover" after I heard Vera Lynn sing it on the iPod this morning.

Back to the heart...I wanted to get back to supplements of the heart. I diverted yesterday because yellow jasmine intrigued me. Prior blogging had to do with L-carnitine for strengthening the heart muscle. I use L-carnitine with a simple sugar, D-ribose, a monosaccharide. D-ribose was first reported in 1891 by Emil Fischer. D-ribsoe in the past years has been marketed as a supplement for bodybuilders with a common dose being 5 g.(5,000 mg).

There are conflicting studies. While some state that they found increase exercise endurance and recovery, there are others who have found no benefit. I know some clinics that prescribe using 5 grams upwards for the treatment of fatigue in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia. When the heart muscle has a sudden drop in flow either by partial or complete obstruction, there is a decrease in energy in the form of ATP. D-ribose is the natural ingredient for building more ATP. Thus some feel that D-ribose can rejuvenate the heart muscle. There was a landmark study where D-ribose was given during surgery and the results were dramatic in a positive way. These studies have shown that D-ribose has a powerful protective effect for the heart especially under the most stressful conditons as a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or partial blockage of a coronary artery (ischemia and/or angina).

After D-ribose supplementation, the heart muscle pain and fatigue is reduced. This supplement can lead to better delivery of oxygen rich blood to an area that is deprived of oxygen. Other studies have used D-ribose for hypertension and congestive heart failure. I feel that general conventional cardiologists need to review the studies about L-carnitine, D-ribose and Coenzyme Q10. We do know that daily supplementation of D-ribose will increase the total amount of ATP produced by four fold. That is incredible. I suggest you try some for yourself before working out. Human muscle does lose ATP after extreme exercise. It has been shown that exhausted muscle takes a longer time to replenish, whereas those taking D-ribose do not need as much replenishing. I wonder if exercise trainers know anything about D-ribose? I do not consider D-ribose as strength training but as a replenishing supplement of ATP which every cell needs.



WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see

I'll never forget the people I met
Braving those angry skies
I remember well as the shadows fell
The light of hope in their eyes

And though I'm far away
I still can hear them say
Bombs up...
But when the dawn comes up

Therell be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see

Therell be love and laughter
And peace ever after
Tomorrow
When the world is free

The shepherd will tend his sheep
The valley will bloom again
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again

Therell be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see

Therell be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see...
Until tomorrow...

A diva of the 19th Century...
Jeannette Jerome, otherwise known as "Jennie". Born on January 9, 1954, Jennie was named after the Swedish soprano Jennie Lind. The dark-haired, doe-eyed Jennie was one of the most notable and fashionable beauties of her day and her goings-on were anxiously followed by those interested in society gossip.

It was for her first marriage that she is primarily remembered. In 1874, Jennie Jerome wed Lord Randolph Churchill, becoming the titled "Lady Randolph Churchill". The two had met a year previously, at a ball, prior to their marriage. Her greatest claim to lasting fame, however, is that one of the two sons she bore her husband turned out to be Winston Churchill. What mother would not be proud of her son, Winston Churchill.
I never wanted to feel uncomfortable in a group. For this reason I read many biographies growing up. I wanted to be prepared to discuss anyone that might be mentioned. I have read two biographies on Winston Chruchill. I love his quotes. This is one of my favorites.

A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality.