Carolina Holistic Medicine

10/21/2026

In the wake of the misdiagnosis of actress Christina Applegate regarding her MS diagnosis. This is a timely post. Ms. Applegate and I have a history as I was an extra on the set when she filmed a movie in Savannah in the 1990s. I played the part of an ER doc in the movie but had to step in for real to help her out on the set. I sure wish I could have been her doctor way back when, as I believe I would have nailed the proper diagnosis (as I have done so with several other ‘‘MS” patients). Read more about what Dr. H as to say about misdiagnosis: www.medicaldetective.substack.com/p/reducing-medical-errors-when-test-results-are-normal-but-you-are-not Finding a Zebra in a heard of horses.... that is what we do at CHM.

10/17/2026

One notable randomized controlled trial involving 44 adults with trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) found that NAC at doses of 1,200-2,400 mg daily for 12 weeks significantly reduced hair-pulling symptoms compared with placebo. Approximately 56% of participants receiving NAC were rated as much or very much improved, compared with 16% in the placebo group. Clinical trials involving obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have also examined NAC, generally at doses ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 mg daily, with some reporting reductions in obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, while others found no significant benefit.

Across psychiatric research, NAC has typically been studied as an additional treatment rather than a replacement for established medications or psychotherapy. Although the findings suggest potential benefits for specific symptoms and patient groups, larger and longer clinical trials are needed to establish its effectiveness, optimal dosage, and long-term safety.

10/15/2026

A small study found that vitamin C mixed with a special solvent called DMSO helped treat 86.7% of basal cell skin cancers within eight weeks.
Hoping for more research with DMSO combinations and skin cancer.

Source: Burke & Bailie, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy.

10/13/2026

In a small pilot study published in the Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, researchers tested a combination of 6 grams of ground black seed and 12 grams of honey daily in patients with confirmed H. pylori infections. Participants consumed the mixture three times daily after meals for two weeks, without antibiotics or acid-suppressing medications. Of the 14 patients who completed the study, 8 (57.1%) tested negative for H. pylori four weeks after treatment ended. Digestive symptoms also improved significantly, with median indigestion scores dropping from 5.5 to 1 (p = 0.005), including improvements in upper abdominal discomfort, burning sensations, and fullness after meals.

10/11/2026

October 2026 Podcast Elevated Medicine on AI: https://rumble.com/v7gpj18-pha-podcast-elevated-medicine-ai.html. A good interview w/ Host Stephanie with a guest speaker. Good info on open and closed AI. This goes along with our Masterclass PHA lecture this month.

10/10/2026

Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, is a medicinal plant traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Its gum resin contains active compounds called boswellic acids, which may help reduce inflammation by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme involved in producing inflammatory substances known as leukotrienes.

Researchers have investigated whether these properties could help manage chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the digestive tract, including colitis.

A clinical trial published in Planta Medica in 2001 investigated the effects of Boswellia serrata in 30 adults aged 18-48 with chronic colitis.
Of these, 20 patients received 900 mg of Boswellia serrata gum resin daily, divided into three 300 mg doses, for 6 weeks, while 10 patients received 3,000 mg of sulfasalazine daily as a comparison treatment.
Researchers found that 18 of the 20 patients (90%) taking Boswellia experienced improvements in one or more measured outcomes, including stool characteristics, colon tissue findings, and laboratory markers.

More importantly, 14 of the 20 patients (70%) achieved remission, compared with 4 of the 10 patients (40%) receiving sulfasalazine.
The researchers reported minimal side effects and concluded that Boswellia serrata showed potential as a treatment for chronic colitis.

10/06/2026

https://jpsaleebymd.substack.com/p/october-newsletter-from-carolina is our link to our new October Newsletter. Mental Health/Depression awareness month. Children's health awareness month. Read our current newsletter for more information on important issues in CHM.

10/06/2026

As with all technology there is good and bad. Remember in the 1950s with the age of the ''atom'' that science was not inherently evil or good it was the application of it. Atomic bomb... maybe bad, atomic energy for powering a city... maybe good. With AI (SI) same applies.

We must be guardians of this tech. And there are those in the world that ARE evil that may want to sway things one way or another to suppress or embellish AI.

Artificial Intelligence is a technology both good and bad. From PourOver News

10/06/2026

A newer 2026 randomized crossover study found that cooling pasta for 24 hours and reheating it increased resistant starch by about 60% and significantly reduced post meal glucose excursions in adults with type 1 diabetes.

The bigger takeaway: you don't necessarily have to remove carbohydrates to change how your body responds to them.

Preparation matters too.

And you can go one step further by pairing pasta with protein, vegetables and other fiber rich foods to build a more balanced meal.

10/02/2026

Two SS posts you should be aware of from October. https://jpsaleebymd.substack.com/p/october-is-depression-and-mental
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https://jpsaleebymd.substack.com/p/foxnews-two-episodes-in-augustseptember

The Cyclosporiasis cases of this Summer. Also latest from ACIP/FDA/CDC guidance on childhood vaccines