COVID-19 Updates & Q&A - December 3rd Replay

Due to the many, many requests I have been receiving, I once again hosted an extensive talk and answered many pre-submitted questions, and then hosted a thorough live Q&A afterward. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and who participated in the call!

Please watch the video at the bottom to find out the answers to the pre-submitted questions:

• Is Dr. Yoshi Rahm afraid of this virus yet?

• What are the COVID-19 stats like on all the people that Oasis Family Medicine serves?

• Did he see the 2nd wave coming like this?

• What is the true CFR (Case Fatality Ratio)? Does Immunity last long if a person has been infected by SARS-CoV-2?

• Will one of the SARS-CoV2 / COVID vaccines offer long term immunity?

• Are Masks Helpful?

• Should Masks be mandated?

• What types of tests are there and how reliable are each?

• What does/would Dr. Yoshi Rahm use on himself and his family for SARS-CoV-2 and/or COVID-19 Prevention, Pre and Post-Exposure, COVID-19 Therapies, 'Long-Haulers' Therapies? (Shameless plug for O3D Infusion is included here and more can be learned about it at: https://dryoshi.com/o3d-infusion/)

• When will vaccines be ready for the masses?

• Are the vaccines safe?

• Which vaccine should I get?

• Does Dr. Yoshi have any reservations about the vaccine(s) and if so, what are they?

• Will Dr. Yoshi be getting the vaccine?

• Will Dr. Yoshi be recommending the vaccine to his mother?

• Will vaccines be helpful in curbing this pandemic?

• If I do get a vaccine, which one should I get?

• Is the Cure worse than the Disease?

• New CDC Numbers Show Lockdown’s Deadly Toll On Young People. Oct 22, 2020.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-cdc-numbers-show-lockdowns-deadly-toll-on-young-people 

Young adults aged 25-44 years saw the largest increase in “excess” deaths from previous years, a stunning 26.5% jump (not from COVID).

• Revolver Exclusive Study: COVID-19 Lockdowns Over 10 Times More Deadly Than Pandemic Itself. August 31, 2020.

https://www.revolver.news/2020/08/study-covid-19-lockdowns-deadlier-than-pandemic-itself/

• Why is Vitamin D so desirable? Lots of Vitamin D info... Check out these studies:

• A recent paper reviewed 14 of 15 studies to date -- the 15th came out after this review was published. Of these 15 studies, 12 found strong inverse association between vitamin D levels and the risk of severe COVID-19 infection (meaning people with lower vitamin D had a higher risk of severe infection).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7231123/?utm_campaign=Chris%20Kresser%20General%20HCTP&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=101467158&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9RCcekZTQl7I0XT1IbdtCzss-dFOUMkdNx_m5rtncpfOomYQ0BYSofOrrE5Ktxg5PJ7v8mS0sO1ZARZaSvDtq2kxHnjA&utm_content=101467158&utm_source=hs_email

• The 15th study is here:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77093-z?utm_campaign=Chris%20Kresser%20General%20HCTP&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=101467158&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9_x61Pyp_fCzK4RNRukXLK25HSF8bzWUDqYpeK_ZWtp6hl2lN4QVgVjKYRcxh6HzMKVti_3_SXkIoZ9yyrgMmBPgvXCA&utm_content=101467158&utm_source=hs_email

 

That study shows: 97 percent of people in the severe group had vitamin D deficiency (average level of 14!) vs. 33 percent in the asymptomatic group (28—which, I would still argue, is mildly deficient). Most impressively: the fatality rate was seven times higher in the low vitamin D group (21 percent vs. 3 percent)!

• Recent RCT (Randomized Control Trial) Vitamin D led to a mind-blowing 93% reduction in odds of ICU admission! It is a small study but the results are so strong that the results should be more widely recognized and studied more in depth. For fun, let's replace the word 'Vitamin D' with the word 'Vaccine' and then please imagine what kind of press this study would get.

NO 'VACCINE' GROUP: 13 out of 26 patients (50%) were admitted to intensive care unit (ICU), and two died in the end.

'VACCINE' GROUP: Only 1 person out of 50 (just 2%!) required ICU admission, and NOT ONE PERSON died!

This means that the 'vaccine' led to a mind-blowing 93% reduction in odds of ICU admission.

Amazing, right? This 'vaccine' could save untold hundreds of thousands or millions of lives! It's a huge breakthrough!

Hmmm!?!?!

Here's the link: 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076020302764?via=ihub&inf_contact_key=bf2553895dd869032c7931e5a8d6b45c7de27e2221fb8cb5fb9af8b43b3b84cf#bib0100

• Energy Blueprint Podcast hosted by Ari Whitten 2 Podcasts:

• Context and perspective of COVID has been completely lost… please listen to: COVID Updates with Dr. Tim Spector (One Of The World’s Most Cited Scientists)

https://www.theenergyblueprint.com/covid-updates-with-dr-tim-spector/?inf_contact_key=b00bcb98210e3153a6561aa3fa48fb0c121216c3a82d754a88f6751e8a28a7b5

• Lockdowns, Immunity, Curves, Mortality Rates, and Making Sense of The World's C19 Data with Ivor Cummings 

• https://www.theenergyblueprint.com/ivor-cummins/?inf_contact_key=b00bcb98210e3153a6561aa3fa48fb0c0f4081204f40fabd44f4788ebf57ced1 

The most impressive synthesis and analysis of the world's data that I have seen from anyone.

• Broken Brain Podcast with Chris Kresser gives a great overview of 'All Things Covid': https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/26/bb-ep171/

• Derek Lowe wrote an excellent summary of what we know and don't know about the vaccines.

• He covers both the good news and the questions that still need to be answered.

https://blogs.sciencemag.org/pipeline/archives/2020/11/18/vaccine-possibilities?utm_campaign=Chris%20Kresser%20General%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=100414561&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9cBdE1OJBSR5yUMPt5jAXP3TJL3q6cmne3zMe02pjdURba46r7Pr33LZtg8mJEC199V2qsa1ZQxrnwIyUsle4gfaDvqA&utm_content=100414561&utm_source=hs_email

Bend your curve! Take control of your Terrain to take control of your health and your future! You are a powerful person! :)

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Symptoms of COVID-19 vs. FLU vs. COLD vs. ALLERGIES

As we are well into the Fall and approaching Winter, we are seeing more common seasonal colds and flu symptoms.  While testing is encouraged by the CDC and LA Public Health, it can still offer peace of mind to have an idea about what you might be dealing with if you come down with any symptoms, so please check out this chart.  

SYMPTOMS of COVID-19 vs FLU vs COLD vs ALLERGIES

Providing both natural and/or conventional therapies for colds, flus and the C-virus is what we do best at Oasis Family Medicine, so please reach out to us.

WHICH TEST TO GET FOR SARS-CoV-2?

Oasis Family Medicine offers a few testing options.

• Quest for PCR 'swab' test.  PCR testing is used when you are actively sick or think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.  Turnaround time for the PCR 'swab' testing, which we do up the nose and in the throat, is around 2-7 days to get the results back.  This is the main test used across the country.  A positive test is good to rule in infection with COVID-19, but a negative test does not definitively rule out COVID-19. 

• Quest IgG antibody testing.  IgG is the 'long term' antibody that usually shows up by day 14 of infection.  Results typically back within 2-3 days.  Best, if you're 'just curious' if your body mounted an antibody immune response in the past (greater than 2 weeks ago). 

• In-office rapid (results in 30 min or less) for both IgM and IgG antibodies.  Again, IgG usually show up by day 14 of infection.  IgM shows up by day 4 or 5 of an infection so this can be a great way to get back rapid results, though this is not encouraged to diagnose COVID-19 by the CDC or LA Public Health Department.  This test is $60 when done in the office which is much less expensive than almost everywhere else that offers it. 

WHERE TO GET TESTED?

In addition to Oasis Family Medicine offering the above testing options, the following offer the PCR 'swab' test for free.

• Free to all and results within 24-48 hours: https://curative.com/ 

• LA county residents: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/

• CVS: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing

I hope this information is helpful to you. Have a great week and as always, please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

2020 Vision Replay - November: Sex Organs + Halloween fun

Last week was the November session of 2020 Vision with Kellie Kell, NP and Tracy Leventhal, Holistic Health Coach. We appreciate each opportunity we have to interact with our Oasis Family Medicine community, and a special thanks to everyone who participated in the call.

If you weren't able to join us, or if you're curious about Group Visits at Oasis (or you'd simply like to watch the video again), we've got great news! You can get all the details in the complimentary video replay below.

The Oasis Family Medicine team had some Halloween fun again this year, and we want to share it with you. We dressed up as Greek Gods and Goddesses (I'm Zeus, btw!).

We even made a short video production (thanks to Darius!). Enjoy!

Have a great week, and as always, please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Mid-October Updates: COVID-19 Analysis + Rapid Antibody Tests + Social Dilemma + Unity Video ‌ ‌

Below are several valuable resources I'd like to offer - some you may have already seen, some are new. I agree with the majority of the information offered. Please check out each one - they are very much worth your time! Enjoy! 

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Please watch my video about the Ivor Cummins video and the Dr. Zach Bush podcast, two excellent resources for COVID-19 analysis. The links for those are provided below. I hope you agree that they provide valuable insight and information in these uncertain times.

This recent video with Ivor Cummins on COVID Death Statistics Update Sept 8th: the Science, Logic and Data Explained is fantastic - I highly recommend it!

Dr. Zach Bush speaks so eloquently on The Kate & Mike Show: Life, Love, and Business" Episode 198: The Solution to the Pandemic You Won't Find in the Mainstream - worth the listen!

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NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR OFFICE: Rapid SARS-CoV-2 IgM & IgG antibody tests.  Results are available within 20 - 30 minutes. Please watch my video for more details.

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Recently, I watched a Netflix documentary that has altered the way I view and use social media.  The documentary is called The Social Dilemma, which exposes how large social networking companies like Facebook have created algorithms which are causing humanity to take on highly negative beliefs, feelings, habits and ways of connecting with each other.  Engineers within these companies are sounding the alarm.

As a father of three, it made me deeply ponder not only how I will use social media going forward but also how I will bring it to my kids. Please watch my video for my take on this fascinating documentary, then head over to Netflix to watch it (you can watch the trailer here) and judge for yourself. Enjoy!

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Please watch (and share) this important video called "Unity Video - A Collaboration Between Millions Against Medical Mandates and Children's Health Defense." The Unity Video features Robert Kennedy Jr, doctors, nurses, researchers, lawyers, parents, and activists from all over the world who are standing in strength and solidarity against a mandatory COVID vaccine.

Enjoy the videos and as always, and please feel free to pass this along! 

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Must Watch (and Listen)! COVID Analysis Video from Ivor Cummins and Podcast with Dr. Zach Bush

It's been a while since I have done a COVID-19 talk, so I want to pass along these valuable resources. I agree with the majority of the information offered. Please watch my video below, and then click the links to watch the Ivor Cummins video and listen to the Dr. Zach Bush podcast - I hope you agree that they provide valuable insight and information in these uncertain times.

This recent video with Ivor Cummins on COVID Death Statistics Update Sept 8th: the Science, Logic and Data Explained is fantastic - I highly recommend it!

Dr. Zach Bush speaks so eloquently on The Kate & Mike Show: Life, Love, and Business" Episode 198: The Solution to the Pandemic You Won't Find in the Mainstream - worth the listen!

Have a great week, and as always, please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

2020 Vision - September Replay + Schedule Changes for October, November, December

Thanks to everyone who joined us for 2020 Vision! Please enjoy the replay below for the September session of 2020 Vision: The Brain. Also, we have schedule changes for the October, November and December sessions of 2020 Vision:

The October session has been rescheduled for November 4 @ 7:30 pm, and the topic is Sex Organs. 

The November and December sessions have been combined and rescheduled for December 9 @ 7:30 pm, and the topic is The Power of Gratitude when Stress Arises. 

You can visit the Events page on our website here to register.

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Air Quality + Rapid Antibody Testing + Thrive I and Thrive II movies

With the air quality being so bad recently, I have had a lot of questions about air purifiers and ways to improve air quality. Please watch my video below where I discuss some of the best options for air purifiers.

I do believe that breathing clean, nearly pollution-free air for 6-8 hours every day/night is very important. We have 3 Molekule units in the Oasis Family Medicine Office and I personally have 1 molekule unit for each bedroom at home and they work FANTASTIC.

Here's the link for Molekule to receive $50 off any purchase, if you're interested. And full disclosure, Oasis will be given a $50 Amazon gift card if you purchase using this link: https://share.molekule.com/x/zD8Y60. 

Links for the other air purifiers that I mention in the video are below:

Intellapure https://www.intellipure.com/

Air Doctor https://www.airdoctorpro.com/

Air Oasis https://www.airoasis.com/

NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR OFFICE: Rapid SARS-CoV-2 IgM & IgG antibody tests. Results are available within 20 - 30 minutes. Please watch my video below for more details.

Please watch my video below about the Thrive I and Thrive II movies. The original (Official Movie) THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take? was released in 2012 and you can watch it here. 

I'd also like to share this exciting new trailer for THRIVE II: This is What it Takes. Focusing on breakthrough solutions, this welcome new movie offers grounded hope when we need it most.

Have a great week, and please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

2020 Vision - August Replay

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the August session of 2020 Vision with Kellie Kell, NP and Tracy Leventhal, Holistic Health Coach.

If you weren't able to join us, or if you're curious about Group Visits at Oasis (or you'd simply like to watch the video again), you can get all the details in this complimentary video replay below. Enjoy!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Your Power is in Your Terrain (COVID-19 Insights + Q&A - July 16 Replay)

I want to thank everyone who joined me on the COVID-19 call last week - your participation was excellent and sincerely appreciated, especially with emotions running high these past few months. As promised, you can watch the replay as well as review some additional information and resources below. Enjoy!

As mentioned on the call (and on the previous one), please take a little time to learn how to think and recognize your own biases when processing so many health and political articles. We typically we make a decision unconsciously very quickly, then rationalize it very quickly to fit into what we already believe, and are too stubborn to change our previous viewpoint or at least shift it slightly. Listen to How To Think (And Avoid Cognitive Bias) In The Face Of Conflicting Health Information with Evian Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. from The Energy Blueprint Podcast on Apple Podcasts. 

Here is the link to the recent TWiV podcast that I mentioned about testing. TWiV episode #640: Test often, fast turn around, with Michael Mina from July 16, 2020. You only need to listen to the part that Michael Mina is actually speaking about testing... not the entire episode. 

Here is an open access preprint paper: Face masks to prevent community transmission of viral respiratory infections: A rapid evidence review using Bayesian analysis.

Here is a link where you can monitor real time data. You can see that the COVID-19 deaths for Italy, Spain, Sweden and New York are all close to an average of zero deaths per day. Based off of these current numbers and recent T-Cell studies, I suspect that in the next 1-2 months, California may gain true herd immunity threshold as well, which will mean our California deaths per day will also reach close to zero. If there is a significant spike in one or more of those areas, my current theory may be busted, which would be a bummer for all of us, darn it! This is one of the reasons that I still suspect this virus is going to burn itself out like a brush fire eventually, with or without a vaccine. Again, hopefully, for all our sakes this turns out to be true :)

A decent listen for a lesson on vaccines by two brilliant minds, on his Energy Blueprint Podcast, Ari Whiten is exquisitely able to elicit great scientific questions with little bias. Listen to Vaccines – Safety, Efficacy, and Issues with the Science, with Dr. Sherri Tenpenny from The Energy Blueprint Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Here is a great, simple PDF with good stats by a physician's group who is all about giving people truly informed consent for all medical procedures. 

Air pollution and COVID-19 are clearly associated to some extent. Here is the very recent paper on it: Association between short-term exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 infection: Evidence from China. 

For this reason, I do believe that breathing clean, nearly pollution-free air for 6-8 hours every night, would be a great idea. Molekule is what I bought for our medical office and my home. Here is a link where you should be able to receive $50 off any purchase, if you're interested (and full disclosure, Oasis will be given a $50 Amazon gift card). Use code: https://share.molekule.com/x/Q5I9YV. Then, you'll likely get your own code that you can send to others to help their TERRAIN :) 

Remember this is a disease of MALNUTRITION and ~99% of folks who succumb to COVID-19 have a poor physiology to begin with. 

So, to improve your TERRAIN to bend the curve:

• Clean food
• Clean water
• Sunlight / Vitamin D (with vitamin K2)
• ION liquid to help combat glyphosate
• Air purifier (like Molekule... $50 off link: https://share.molekule.com/x/Q5I9YV

And here's a shameless plug to call the office (818.957.6909) and ask to join the group microbiome module that Tracy and Kellie will lead starting in just a few short weeks. It is affordable and worth it. 

So, use your Terrain to BEND THE CURVE. Stand for your Terrain. Stand for your Freedoms. Stand for other peoples’ Terrains and freedoms. 

Become resilient in body, mind, and spirit.

Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Spread love! 

Have a great week, stay healthy, and please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

COVID-19 Insights + Q&A - June 4th Replay

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to join me on the latest COVID-19 call - your participation was phenomenal and sincerely appreciated, especially with the uncertainty of the times and emotions running high these past few weeks and months. As promised, you can watch the replay below. I have also included some additional information and resources below. Enjoy!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

As mentioned on the talk, please take a little time to learn how to think and recognize your own biases when processing so many health and political articles. Many people typically make a decision unconsciously very quickly, then rationalize it very quickly to fit into what they already believe, and they are too stubborn to change their previous viewpoint or at least shift it slightly. I encourage you to have an open mind: Listen to How To Think (And Avoid Cognitive Bias) In The Face Of Conflicting Health Information with Evian Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. from The Energy Blueprint Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

I voiced my own faulty mask bias :) Please check out this great article on Aerosol vs. Droplets. It's a fantastic read so you can form your own well-educated opinion.

Here's a another great article: Coronavirus May Be a Blood Vessel Disease, Which Explains Everything. 

This was previously sent out, but I'm doing so again because it's a good overview on how long a vaccine will really take. 

Last but certainly not least, and as I harped on in the Zoom call... TERRAIN and BEND THE CURVE.

Terrain vs. Germ Theory!!! - This is a great table that explains the differences between the Germ Theory, the Terrain Theory and the Germ Terrain Duality Theory. My take is that it's a spectrum, not one or the other, or exactly in the middle, though admittedly, I certainly lean much more toward the terrain end of the spectrum most of the time. Germ theory completely takes away your power! It takes away your humanness. Your gut has 3-5 lbs. of mostly bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes in that gooey mess of goodness. We are NOT at war with one single virus.

Use improvement of your terrain to BEND THE CURVE - that is, to decrease the chances of ANY virus to cause sickness or severe sickness in you. The original goal was to flatten the curve, which was smart initially. NOT NOW. Now it should be BEND THE CURVE.

To improve your terrain: eat right, drink right, breathe right, poop right, move right, sleep right, think right, speak right. That's 8 areas to focus on, so let's call that the Terrain 8. I'd bet a lot of $$$ that 99% of people who get severely ill or die from this particular virus have major holes in their terrain, whether it be from low zinc, low vitamins A/D/K2/C, low selenium, low GSH, poor gut microbiome (75% of immune system!). Probably ~95% of the disease situations we are told (i.e. elevated blood pressure, sugar or weight, or other lung diseases) puts people at higher risk are improvable by improving one's terrain. This is my theory. My bias is that I'm right ;)

Cue the shameless plug to call the office (818.957.6909) and ask to join the group microbiome module that Tracy and Kellie will lead - It is affordable and worth it!

So, use your Terrain to BEND THE CURVE. And, be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Spread love!

"If love has not yet won, then the battle is not yet over. Pray for change, work for change, be the change." - Martin Luther King Jr. III

Have a great week, and please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Additional COVID-19 Information [podcast link inside]

In addition to the COVID-19 Insights + Q&A calls I have hosted recently, I'd like to share a podcast that explains much of my take on COVID-19. Read the information below and click here to listen: COVID-19 Facts from the Frontline - Facts Over Fear, Part 3: A panel of doctors, M.D.s, and a Nobel Prize winner unmask the science you aren't hearing on TV from The Tony Robbins Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The information below gives an overview of the podcast, including the panelists and episode notes. I highly recommend listening to this timely and informative podcast. It is well worth your time!

On March 11, 2020, people all over the world were thrust into a new reality when the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic. It was as if the globe had ground to a halt as businesses closed, schools shuttered, and stay-at-home orders emptied city streets. Thousands of lives have been lost; all lives have been changed.

Over the past two months, despite these uncertain and unprecedented circumstances, there have been shining examples of goodness and triumphs of the human spirit solidifying the fact that we as a species are both adaptable and resilient. Scientists around the globe have aligned their focus to find solutions to this challenge of historic proportions, and groundbreaking discoveries have been made. Everyday, we continue to make progress in quelling the impact of this virus and protecting our loved ones at risk.

Unfortunately, much of the COVID-19 news comes to us clouded by the business of mass media which built momentum selling us a narrative of fear.

In this episode, Tony goes on a journey to uncover the truth about coronavirus with a 7-person panel of highly qualified researchers, an experienced epidemiologist, a Nobel Laureate, and M.D.s testing and treating patients on the front lines. Together, they reveal the evidence-based research that has come to light and the emerging facts that you’re not hearing in the headlines that are absolutely crucial in shaping decisions about how to move forward.

This is one of the most important interviews that Tony has conducted in his 40+ year career. It reminds us to stand guard at the door of our mind, practice discernment when determining trustworthy sources, and think critically for ourselves in order to stay flexible and maintain the ability to pivot in light of new information – especially when lives depend on it.

Podcast panelists in this episode include: 

• Dr. Michael Levitt, PhD, Nobel Prize – Chemistry; Professor of Structural Biology, Stanford University
• Dr. Eran Bendavid, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
• Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D., Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus, Cleveland Clinic
• Dr. Alan Preston, Sc.D, Former Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Texas A&M University
• Senator Scott Jensen, M.D., Family Physician; Senator (R-Minnesota)
• Dr. Dan Erickson, M.D., Co-Owner, Accelerated Urgent Care
• Dr. Artin Massihi, M.D., Co-Owner, Accelerated Urgent Care

EPISODE NOTES:

[00:00:00] Introduction from Tony Robbins

[00:08:30] Interview with Dr. Michael Levitt

[00:27:00] Interview with Senator Scott Jensen, M.D.

[00:39:00] Interview with Dr. Eran Bendavid, M.D.

[00:49:30] Interview with Dr. Alan Preston, Sc.D

[01:17:30] Interview with Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

[01:38:00] Interview with Dr. Dan Erickson, M.D.

[01:45:30] Interview with Dr. Artin Massihi, M.D.

[01:55:25] Round-Robin discussion

[02:34:20] Tony’s closing comments

I hope you find this information helpful - have a great week, and feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

COVID-19 Insights + Q&A May 14 Replay

Thanks to everyone who joined me on the latest COVID-19 Insights + Q&A call :) It was a great call, and I hope everyone got answers to their questions. If you weren't able to join us, please watch the video below and read through the information and resources. If you did join us, please feel free to share this with everyone you think would benefit from this information. Enjoy!


As mentioned on the Zoom discussion, there's not a single expert or source that I have or do agree with 100% of everything anyone has said.  With that disclaimer, as requested, here are some of my resources as initial starting points:

• TWiV (This Week in Virology): Last episode I listened to as of my Zoom talk was episode #610, which I found highly useful.
  

• The Peter Attia Drive Podcast
  

• Chris Masterjohn, PhD:  You'll want to sign up for his COVID-19 newsletters here (they are excellent).
  

• Zach Bush, MD
  

• Kris Kresser Podcast
  

• Sam Harris, PhD
  

• Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
  

• Robert Thompson, MD
  

• David Sinclair, PhD
  

• Paul Grewal, MD
  

• Paul Andersion, ND
  

• Andrew Saul, PhD, editor for Orthomolecular.org 
  

Two interviews I found quite interesting:

Zach Bush, MD, on HighWire: 

Debunking the Narrative (With Prof. Dolores Cahill) 

Also, I don't want to sound like I know it all.  A couple of my favorite quotes as it relates to this pandemic are:

"What we said before might seem foolish now..." 

and 

"All models are wrong, some are useful..."  

Hindsight is still murky on this subject, but I do believe strongly this virus can be dealt with in a sane and relatively inexpensive way that is FAR different than current circumstances allow or encourage.

A few lab tests I mentioned that might be useful to test before deciding exact dosages of said nutrients might include:

• Lymphocytes - as part of a CBC
  

• Vitamins: A, C, D
  

• Minerals: Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium
  

• Glutathione
  

• Inflammatory makers: Fibrinogen, hs-CRP, Rheumatoid factor, ESR
  

• An all-out nutrient test to consider would be a test like Genova Diagnostics NutrEval

Here is the ozone petition that I'd be so appreciative of you signing.  For more on ozone, please look at my blog posted April 27th. 

Interesting NY Times article: How Long Will a Vaccine Really Take?

Please look into Bill H.R. 6666 (TRACE ACT = Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone).  Like most bills, I agree that certain parts could be useful and certain aspects are likely not (sigh).  You be the judge :)

• Official government link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6666/text?r=2&s=
  

• Alternative view and action plan: NOTICE of NON-CONSENT to unlawful quarantines, say NO to the "Big Brother" bill (HR 6666) and preserve YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS & MEDICAL FREEDOMS!

Great article on how the virus travels in air in different scenarios: "The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them" https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them.

Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US https://news.yahoo.com/sunlight-destroys-coronavirus-quickly-us-scientists-082536009.html

My favorite video (from April) that goes along with my main mic-drop point from my Zoom talk "New York COVID-19 Antibody Tests Show SHOCKING Results."  

Quick recap from my own Zoom mic drop... as of May 12th for Los Angeles County (10 million people) had 11% seroconversion (have antibodies already) and 1,613 deaths.  This equates to a mortality rate of 0.14%.  45% of those 1,613 deaths were from nursing homes which would mean that for non-nursing home bound people the mortality rate is closer to 0.08% and even this 0.08% is falsely elevated as the CDC has deemed COVID-19 deaths as both 'confirmed and probable'.  So, WHY are current policies as stringent as they are??? Because current policies sure are not scientifically based!!!

Bottom line, consider being tested for basic labs mentioned to formulate an individualized plan that might also include a high quality air purifier for your bedroom AND consider partaking in the Oasis Group Visits led by Family Nurse Practitioner, Kellie Kell, and Health Coach, Tracy Leventhal. If you have questions about the Group Visits, please contact our office.

Have a great week, stay healthy, and please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.