LNR members Dennis Song (left), owner of Community Pharmacy in Flower Mound, and Dr. Michelle Martz of Trinity Wellness Center each shared insights about their respective professions and tips for staying healthy at last week's club meeting.
A chiropractor and board certified nutritionist and naturopath, Dr. Martz works with patients to identify and treat the root causes of both acute and chronic conditions, many of which originate in the gut and spine. The spine is the lifeline that regulates the flow of nutrients through the body, she explained. Through chiropractic adjustments, the body can be "reset" to reverse problems that arise, because opening up the spine helps ensure there is no fixation or stagnation that would hinder optimal performance of the inner organs.
Dr. Martz also uses nutritional regimens to heal the body from within, working with patients on issues ranging from fatigue to infertility. Medicinal herbs likewise can be beneficial as part of a holistic treatment plan and can help balance out the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, she said. Explained Dr. Martz, "Nutrients are depleted any time you take medication," and side effects that people experience often related to the nutritional deficiencies and not the medication itself.
Dennis Song also spoke on the topic of holistic treatments, and the benefit of combining allopathic (modern Western) medicine with homeopathic remedies and alternative treatments. A veteran pharmacist with four decades of experience, Song started his career working at Tom Thumb pharmacy for 17 years before opening Flower Mound Pharmacy (now Community Pharmacy), where he has been for 24 years. He takes great pride in helping customers take a holistic approach to their health, focusing on preventative practices, rather than a reactive approach of mitigating symptoms.
Song also spoke about his own research related to the COVID virus and effective treatment protocols. He estimated that half of the club members have had the Omicron variant, which can be mistaken for a cold, flu, or allergies. Unlike the Alpha variant, which is known to cause long-haul symptoms, and the Delta variant, which often caused secondary infections or pneumonia, Omicron is less virulent, he explained. The virus comes on very suddenly, changes quickly, and then leaves quickly, and generally does not require hospitalization. All viruses mutate over time, and strains become less virulent, because they don’t want to kill the host, Song explained.
Dr. Martz also uses nutritional regimens to heal the body from within, working with patients on issues ranging from fatigue to infertility. Medicinal herbs likewise can be beneficial as part of a holistic treatment plan and can help balance out the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, she said. Explained Dr. Martz, "Nutrients are depleted any time you take medication," and side effects that people experience often related to the nutritional deficiencies and not the medication itself.
Dennis Song also spoke on the topic of holistic treatments, and the benefit of combining allopathic (modern Western) medicine with homeopathic remedies and alternative treatments. A veteran pharmacist with four decades of experience, Song started his career working at Tom Thumb pharmacy for 17 years before opening Flower Mound Pharmacy (now Community Pharmacy), where he has been for 24 years. He takes great pride in helping customers take a holistic approach to their health, focusing on preventative practices, rather than a reactive approach of mitigating symptoms.
Song also spoke about his own research related to the COVID virus and effective treatment protocols. He estimated that half of the club members have had the Omicron variant, which can be mistaken for a cold, flu, or allergies. Unlike the Alpha variant, which is known to cause long-haul symptoms, and the Delta variant, which often caused secondary infections or pneumonia, Omicron is less virulent, he explained. The virus comes on very suddenly, changes quickly, and then leaves quickly, and generally does not require hospitalization. All viruses mutate over time, and strains become less virulent, because they don’t want to kill the host, Song explained.
Conventional COVID treatments and preventatives include monoclonal antibodies, the new Pfizer pill (which is a protease inhibitor, like Ivermectin), and experimental drug therapies (referred to as vaccines) distributed under the Emergency Use Act. Non-conventional but highly effective treatments include Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, and nasal irrigation and sanitation with food grade hydrogen peroxide. Researchers also have discovered that the anti-depressant drug fluoxetine and even Pepcid AC, an over-the-counter heartburn medication, have antiviral properties. After gathering data at the pharmacy for results from non-conventional treatments; examining hospitalization, morbidity and mortality rates; and reaching out to other local providers, including Frontline Doctors, Song has zeroed in on a non-conventional COVID treatment protocol that has proven to be a highly effective cure. He estimates that the pharmacy currently provides this COVID cocktail to more than 40 new patients a day, with excellent results.
The Lewisville Noon Rotary is blessed to have two very knowledgeable and compassionate health care providers as part of the club, and is thankful for their dedication to keeping local residents healthy in the New Year.