Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Zev Asch Podcast featuring Dr. Robert Bard -זאב אש סקר את דוקטור רוברט בארד

 


❓ Have you ever wondered why your doctor doesn't inform you about available innovative medical treatments?

❓ Why are so many doctors required to use standard-of-care instead of 
    individualized patient-centered care?"

My guest, Dr. Robert Bard, knows the answer. He is a passionate physician with over 50 years of experience, not just a doctor but a visionary championing diagnostic and treatment innovations that improve outcomes and save lives.

Podcast Episode
Play the Entrepreneur Next Door Radio Show episode 75 with Dr. Robert Bard:


Dr. Bard has been honored with the 2022 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his lifelong dedication to Cancer Imaging and Clinical Research. He is a highly respected and sought-after expert in diagnostic and noninvasive treatments, working to disrupt the status quo in medicine and improve patient outcomes. His work focuses on pioneering cancer diagnostics and noninvasive therapies that minimize cancer recurrence and offer numerous other benefits.

HIGHLIGHTS:
* Dr. Bard's father's legacy as a war doctor influenced his career.
* The importance of hands-on experience in understanding patient care.
* Embracing new technologies is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
* The medical community faces challenges due to insurance constraints.
* Innovative treatments can significantly improve patient outcomes.
* Toxic exposure is a growing concern for firefighters and veterans.
* Genomics and advanced imaging can revolutionize cancer treatment.
* Patients should be proactive in seeking alternative treatments.
* The healthcare system needs to adapt to new medical advancements.
* Dr. Bard's personal experiences drive his commitment to patient care.

Connect with Dr. Bard:



Hey, welcome to my podcast.

I realize that some of you might be saying, ”oh please, G-D, not another podcast.” so let me borrow a phrase from 2 AM infomercials: “but wait, there’s more”

I’ve been an insatiable podcast listener for many years. After hours of listening to celebrity podcasters (where the host and the guest engage in continuous name-dropping, and the interview is nothing more than a mutual admiration society session), I narrowed my list to podcasters that don’t waste my time. My promise is that I will not waste yours:

  • You’ll never hear self-promotion on my part of my guests.

  • My goals are to educate and entertain, not to use the podcast to sell high-end coaching or courses - I don’t have any!

  • You’ll meet down-to-earth entrepreneurs, some have large followers, but most do not. My conversational (and sometimes challenging) style allows them to open up and share their entrepreneurial journey, ups and downs, and the success they enjoy today.

An hour-long podcast is a commitment. But imagine the impact that one little nugget of wisdom or experience can have on your personal or business.

Listen, enjoy, and if I’ve delivered on my promise, share it with my thanks.








Sunday, August 25, 2024

A LEGACY OF COURAGE: ENTERING A WORLD IN BATTLE

Introduction: 
Captain Harry Schwartzbard

Family heirlooms may sometimes carry hidden treasures- the kind that could be a significant part of world history.  In the case of a unique news clipping from World War II, a unique feature interest story about a Jewish American Soldier received a major honor from battle at a time when Jews were at the height of persecution in Europe.

Published and written in the Yiddish language (often known to be an "old people's" language), the beneficiary held this special news clipping for over 80 years without any idea of its contents. Until recently, the beholder of this news excerpt had very little interest in getting the news piece translated due to the limited popularity of Yiddish-speaking/reading people around. Decades later, the news clip made its way to several historians who found significant value in the military success story.  It also spoke of cases and events of what would eventually become the future Jewish national Home (Israel).

Translated by: Shimmy Schwartz
An excerpt from the former YIDISHES ṬAGEBLAṬṬ (יידישעס טאגעבלאט = Jewish Daily News)



BROOKLYN JEWISH DOCTOR PRAISED FOR HIS HEROISM ON THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

1944 - Captain Harry Schwartzbard, a young Jewish doctor from Brooklyn, received widespread acclaim from the Associated Press for his heroic actions during the invasion of the Marshall Islands. Amidst the chaos of war, with people burning and bullets flying in all directions, Dr. Schwartzbard remained steadfast in his duty, tending to the injured and saving numerous lives. His bravery and selflessness in the face of extreme danger earned him well-deserved recognition. 

Mrs. Schwartzbard, residing at 1211 Avenue I in Brooklyn, recently gave birth to a baby two months ago. In a heartwarming moment on Christmas, her husband, Dr. Henry Schwartzbard, called from Honolulu and was able to hear their infant son cry for the first time over the telephone. Although he had yet to see a photo of their child, this moment brought joy to the new father. Mrs. Schwartzbard expressed her pride and happiness regarding the recognition her husband has received for his heroic actions. Dr. Schwartzbard, a graduate of City College and the University of Basel's medical program, was previously affiliated with Lincoln Hospital.



LEGACIES OF COURAGE:
ENTERING A NEW WORLD IN BATTLE


Family heirlooms may sometimes carry surprise hidden treasures- the kind that may hold a landmark in world history. A treasure trove of letters by the late Captain Harry Schwartzbard recently surfaced, passionately journaling life and times in the front lines of World War II to his recently-born and only son Robert between 1944-1945.  

Between the recklessly stored stack of letters was a mysterious news clipping that ignited the inspiring foundation behind “LEGACIES OF COURAGE”.  At a time when Jews in America were a small and underserved community, a local Brooklyn newspaper reported (in Yiddish) about our Jewish American Soldier who received a major military honor from battle- highlighting his unusual and courageous contribution during the height of Jewish persecution in Europe.  Such an award was a milestone for Jews at a time when prosperity in the new world for its people was most uncertain. After 80 years, the news clipping finally gained the attention of translators and several historians who found significant value as a military success story.


ARCHIVING 80-YEAR OLD LETTERS FROM THE WAR: PRESERVING HISTORICAL TREASURES

Dr. Bard recently brought to light a treasure trove of vintage photographs, news clippings and private letters from the front lines of WW2. These fragile reflections of world history are all that's left of the expressions of one Capt. Harry Schwartzbard to his baby son Robert (Bard) in the United States.  According to the archivalists at the AngioInstitute, such prints are so brittle and easily crumbled from the mere human touch.  Light and durable papers such as Moleskin and Crane were commonly used for air mailed letters back then- and are found to break apart under constant daylight and repeated photo flash after decades of being entoombed in storage.  The very oils of one's fingers and exposure to sunlight and incandescent light are enough to add to the deterioration process of these papers.  But thanks to current archival management techniques and storage tools, such articles and documents may stand to survive their next journey which involves scanners, photography and general handling from transcribers and publishers.



HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MARSHALL ISLANDS

Invasion of the Marshall Islands (Operation Flintlock):  Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 1944 
Following the Gilbert Islands Campaign, the Marshall Islands Campaign consisted of two separate invasions of the Kwajalein and Eniwetok Atoll Groups.  Beginning on January 31, 1944 with the landings at Kwajalein, the campaign was declared secure at Eniwetok on February 22.  The landing forces met with light, but determined resistance, on both atolls.  The forces captured flight bases on the atolls which were crucial to the Mariana Islands Campaign.   (Source 1: US NAVY | Source 2: US ARMY)

After WWII, Nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll consisted of the detonation of 23 (or 24) thermonuclear weapons by the United States between 1946 and 1958 on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Tests occurred at 7 test sites on the reef itself, on the sea, in the air, and underwater. The test weapons produced a combined yield of about 77 Mt of TNT in explosive power. After the inhabitants agreed to a temporary evacuation, to allow nuclear testing on Bikini, which they were told was of great importance to humankind, two nuclear weapons were detonated in 1946. About ten years later, additional tests with thermonuclear weapons in the late 1950s were also conducted. The first thermonuclear explosion was much more powerful than expected, and created a number of issues, but did demonstrate the dangers of such devices. (Source, Wikipedia)




EPILOGUE
In the post-war era of global migration to the US, it was common to “Americanize” lengthy or challenging names for easier social connectivity and community integration. By the next generation, the Schwartzbard family name was streamlined for this reason.  The infant in this story whose name is recognized as one of the most honored figures in diagnostic medicine and cancer imaging is Dr. Robert Bard.

In May of 2022, Dr. Robert Bard receives one of the highest national achievement awards commemorating his life's work in cancer imaging research and clinical care. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is presented to those who advocate understanding, tolerance, and unity among Americans, transcending cultural, ethnic, and religious differences.  For almost four decades, Dr. Bard's commitment to the study of diagnostic imaging contributed to the advancement of non-invasive medical scanning technologies.  As a second generation medical professional and military veteran, Dr. Bard's pursuit to battle disease through research and patient care is a dedication to the life-saving legacy and worldly philosophies as that of his father, Dr. Schwartzbard during and after WWII.

Dr. Bard continues to run his active practice in NYC today. He maintains a pre/postop imaging facility for his cancer patients and others suffering from chronic disorders.  Dr. Bard is also the clinical director for Firefighters Against Cancer & Exposures, a national foundation in support of first responders health.  Moreover, as of August, 2024, his office has been confirmed to be the first official diagnostic  center, an early detection screening facility and recurrence detection site for the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance.




SUPPORTING ISRAELI MEDICAL SCIENCE AND THE LUMINARIES BEHIND THEM 

Dr. Robert Bard  (Diagnostic Specialist in IHRC) has always been front-and-center with the international medical community.  In a recent expansion of the Israeli medical technologies in the U.S.  Dr. Bard raised his level of activity to offer his expertise in support of the Israeli Medical movement.  Recently, he is exploring similar connections with groups such as Clalit Health, the APF and the recent kickoff of the ScienceAbroad  medical conference- showcasing Israeli Medicine.

For his new connections in Israel, Dr. Bard has honed the craft of medical partnering in various ways:

1) RESEARCH:  Dr. Bard has joined many clinical research teams. offering his vast experience in diagnostic imaging analysis.  He continues this with Israeli clinical RESEARCH teams where his imaging validation could result in the monitoring of treatment efficacy.  This includes topical solutions, injected serums and non-invasive treatment technologies. Ref: https://angiofoundation.org/research_trials.html


2) BRAIN HEALTH:
Dr. Bard currently works with the psychiatric community.  As with his first responder program,  Dr. Bard often supports patients who suffer from post traumatic stress (from disasters such as war) and may seek diagnostic imaging.  He combines with specialists in psychiatric care and neurological experts in cognitive care. ref: https://bardcancercenter.blogspot.com/2022/08/cognition-testing-and-concussion.html


3) VIRTUAL INTERPRETATION / SECOND OPINION: Though Dr. Bard cannot travel abroad for active duty (due to a currently busy medical practice in NYC), he often participates in virtual patient care with remote over-reading of real-time ultrasound scans from the field.  From 9/11 to the Covid Pandemic, Dr. Bard has added a layer of expertise to the diagnosis of wounds and internal injuries. Ref: https://telemedscans.com/




COMING SOON: 
(L) Dr. R. Bard / (R) Dr. R. Langer
On Sept 22, 2024, Science Abroad proudly hosts keynote speaker  Dr. Robert Langer, MIT Institute Professor and one of the most accomplished scientists and engineers of our time.  Dr. Langer joined the lineup of distinguished speakers at the conference- presenting the topic: "From nanotechnology to mRNA vaccines: How overcoming skepticism and barriers led to new cancer treatments and ways to tackle a global health challenge"

AngioMedical News features the achievements of American scientific leader Professor Robert Langer- one of MIT's nine current Institute Professors, the highest honor that can be awarded to a faculty member. His patents have licensed or sub-licensed to over 400 companies, and he is a co-founder of a number of companies, including Moderna. His over 220 awards include both the United States National Medal of Science and the United States National Medal of Technology and Innovation (he is one of three living individuals to have received both of these honors), the Charles Stark Draper Prize (often called the Nobel Prize of engineering), the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, Albany Medical Center Prize, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Kyoto Prize, Wolf Prize for Chemistry, Millennium Technology Prize, Priestley Medal, Gairdner Prize, Hoover Medal, Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences, BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine, and the Balzan Prize. He has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors, and is one of only 25 people who have been elected to all three national academies — Engineering, Science, and Medicine.



MORE "BARD-SIGHTINGS"--
 at the 9/10 DENSE BREAST DISCLOSURE LAW Confirmation.
Robert Bard, MD's support was ever-present in this month's big-event at the Legislative Bldg @ CT Capitol Building in the form of ambassadors of the Women's Health Collaborative (womenshealthdigest.org). Dr. Bard played an important role in the detection of Dense Breast tissue. Since the early 1970's, Dr. Bard was one of the pioneers in the use of 3D Doppler Ultrasound to complement mammography to identify breast cancer tumors through tissue density, when mammography alone often failed. Today, Dr. Bard stands as one of the most highly published and recognized experts in breast density imaging. He works closely with legislative officials and medical leaders to provide current research and data on this life-saving matter. Visit his recent report after Congresswoman DeLauro's congratulatory speech: https://lnkd.in/efGJQF4F

-Photo Insert: Dr. Bard with a panel of supporters of Are You Dense Advocacy on 9/10/2024. He remains a proud supporter of Nancy Cappello's vision for public awareness and legislative support. 
L-Image: A highly charged and emotional Legislative Building at the CT State capitol filled the conference room on Sept. 10, 2024. as AYD Executive Dir. Joe Cappello (R-Image) officially announced the confirmation of the Dense Breast Disclosure Act.


Wednesday, October 16, 2024

CROSSING THE BRIDGE TO HOLISTIC WELLNESS

 DR. BARD TAKES CENTER STAGE AT A HOLISTIC POWERHOUSE EVENT

Top-ranking cancer imaging advocate Dr. Robert L. Bard holds a 30+ year track record of advancing clinical education and technical updates to some of the most prominent medical conferences across the globe.  From the 2024 ULTRACON Expo to the NY Dermatology Society to prior Cancer conferences in France and Italy- Dr. Bard remains one of the most sought-after keynote speakers.  He is often called to headline clinical topics  such as cancer imaging, diagnostic protocols and scientific updates on pathological studies.

So why a WELLNESS EXPO in NJ?

Unlike the vast majority of conventional practitioners, Dr. Bard has long since embraced the many disciplines that comprise the health, wellness and medical communities. Terms like "Alternative, Integrative, Functional and Holistic" ALL align with the same need for diagnostic science. Moreover, uniting with other healing societies is a sign of "an open-minded approach to medicine... which is how medicine is supposed to be practiced!"

His most recent presentation was noted on October 13 on the topic of CANCER RECURRENCE as part of a special 2-day event of the HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATIONAL EXPO.  This health event is produced by Lisa and Martine Calache of My Online Homeopath, assembling a unique collection of powerful speakers and clinical experts from a variety of specialized areas in healthcare. 



EVENT REVIEW FROM THE STAGE
By: Lennard Gettz, Ed.D

The lineup of unique speakers gifted the audience (both in the venue and online) with significant insight and compelling lessons in health and longevity.  This surprisingly impressive health event drew in  crowds from every form of health discipline including the conventional- beyond expectations and with overwhelming connectivity.  

When I first received information about this expo from Dr. Bard's office, he mentioned being elected as a medical panelist and podium speakers.  Just shy of 1 week prior, we were thrown into yet another short-deadline adventure that meant sleepless nights to get our stuff together and fast.  We wanted to offer a brand new presentation never delivered before. And being this is breast cancer awareness month, RECURRENCE DETECTION and PREVENTION made the perfect sense to us since we were immersed in this subject all month.

As Dr. Bard's public events manager, the standard protocol has always been to: design and print handouts, write and produce the powerpoint slide show, produce an 8-minue video, execute a social media blitz and emailer, draft a press release and send invitations to our entire set of contacts.  

I'd like to add that hearing about some of the luminaries scheduled to present in this event was quite inspiring. Friends and champions in cancer care like Dr. Jesse Stoff and Sylvie Beljanski are familiar names from the front lines of the cancer battle- and co-collaborators in our educational crusade.

Due to such a narrow timetable, I connected directly with the venue producer (Liza Calache) to coordinate all technicalities about the event.  This included audiovisual setup (where issues tend to happen a lot), attendee count, a vendor list and scheduling.  I was preparing for the worst and expected to finally break my perfect disaster-free record.

Being down to the wire, I was surprised that the woman on the other side of the phone was most welcoming and calm yet highly responsive and very much in control. Where practically every expo producer I've ever dealt with carried the same tense and anxiety-filled tone, Liza emulated a solid  confidence yet a delightful presence that somehow reassured me that this was going to work just fine!

ZERO HOUR
I stood by the doorway of the hall and watched guests continue to flow in to full this 300-seat presentation hall.  Dr. Stoff manned the podium confidently presenting his innovative solutions to surviving the next Covid variant. It's been a while since I heard him speak, and surely, with the conviction in his voice and the remarkable details that his slides covered, he never lost an ounce of "Stoff" teaching mojo.

Meanwhile, 20 minutes left to Dr. Stoff's slide deck, I could see Dr. Bard's silhouette making his way to the stage (after a bout with NY/NJ traffic) as the next speaker. To the audience, this was an educational treat to meet both of these academic leaders.  To have access to these two cancer champions (and friends) in the same event space rocking the mic together was a treat worth experiencing. 

Where anything in an event can go awry, seeing Dr. Bard take the mic was the exhale I was waiting to make.  

The rest was HISTORY!



MEET THE PRODUCERS

LIZA CALACHE,
CCH, RSHom
Liza is the clinical director of MY ONLINE HOMEOPATH located in Union City, NJ. She is a 3rd generation Board Certified Homeopathic Practitioner with formal education beginning at just 12 years old. Liza holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and is certified by the state of New Jersey as a secondary education teacher. She applied her knowledge of chemistry, homeopathy and education together and was able to write her own chemistry text book for students. During her time as a high school teacher, she was nominated for Teacher of the Year for her unique ability to work with disadvantaged students with learning disabilities and transform how they learn. Liza has set up her homeopathic practice along side her mother in Union City, NJ. Liza is all about keeping up with advancements in her field. Under the realm of Quantum Medicine, Liza has added Biofeedback testing as another modality to help people achieve their health goals optimally. (see complete bio)

MARTINE CALACHE
, CCH, DiHom, RsHom, FHom
Martine is a board certified second generation homeopathic practioner who has been practicing over 30 years.  Her mother was a homeopath in Belgium and extended her knowledge and expertise to Martine. Martine received her training from world renowned homeopaths in her native country of Belgium by Dr. Jacques Imberechts. When she relocated to the United States, her homeopathic education continues with world renowned homeopath and teacher Dr. Luc De Schepper M.D. She continued her mother's legacy and shared her education with her daughter as well. Martine instituted an educational program for lay persons and professionals to learn the great art of medicine, homeopathy. Her school is named First Class Homeopathy. She travels all over the world teaching seminars and assisting people with their needs.  She runs a practice called 1st Class Homeopathy. (see complete bio)







Video clip (Dr. Bard's presentation)





Thursday, September 26, 2024

IN SUPPORT OF ISRAELI MEDICINE AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT

Dr. Robert Bard (Diagnostic Specialist in IHRC) has always been front-and-center with the international medical community.  In a recent expansion of the Israeli medical technologies in the U.S.  Dr. Bard raised his level of activity to offer his expertise in support of the Israeli Medical movement.  Recently, he is exploring similar connections with groups such as Clalit Health, the APF and the recent kickoff of the ScienceAbroad  medical conference- showcasing Israeli Medicine.

For his new connections in Israel, Dr. Bard has honed the craft of medical partnering in various ways:

1) RESEARCH:  Dr. Bard has joined many clinical research teams. offering his vast experience in diagnostic imaging analysis.  He continues this with Israeli clinical RESEARCH teams where his imaging validation could result in the monitoring of treatment efficacy.  This includes topical solutions, injected serums and non-invasive treatment technologies. Ref: https://angiofoundation.org/research_trials.html


2) BRAIN HEALTH:
Dr. Bard currently works with the psychiatric community.  As with his first responder program,  Dr. Bard often supports patients who suffer from post traumatic stress (from disasters such as war) and may seek diagnostic imaging.  He combines with specialists in psychiatric care and neurological experts in cognitive care. ref: https://bardcancercenter.blogspot.com/2022/08/cognition-testing-and-concussion.html


3) VIRTUAL INTERPRETATION / SECOND OPINION: Though Dr. Bard cannot travel abroad for active duty (due to a currently busy medical practice in NYC), he often participates in virtual patient care with remote over-reading of real-time ultrasound scans from the field.  From 9/11 to the Covid Pandemic, Dr. Bard has added a layer of expertise to the diagnosis of wounds and internal injuries. Ref: https://telemedscans.com/




IN SOLIDARITY WITH SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONISTS

Introduction: 
Family heirlooms may sometimes carry hidden treasures- the kind that could be a significant part of world history.  In the case of a unique news clipping from World War II, a unique feature interest story about a Jewish American Soldier received a major honor from battle at a time when Jews were at the height of persecution in Europe.

Published and written in the Yiddish language (often known to be an "old people's" language), the beneficiary held this special news clipping for over 80 years without any idea of its contents. Until recently, the beholder of this news excerpt had very little interest in getting the news piece translated due to the limited popularity of Yiddish-speaking/reading people around. Decades later, the news clip made its way to several historians who found significant value in the military success story.  It also spoke of cases and events of what would eventually become the future Jewish national Home (Israel).


An excerpt from the former YIDISHES ṬAGEBLAṬṬ (יידישעס טאגעבלאט = Jewish Daily News)
Translated by: Shimmy Schwartz

BROOKLYN JEWISH DOCTOR PRAISED FOR HIS HEROISM ON THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
1944 - Captain Harry Schwartzbard, a young Jewish doctor from Brooklyn, received widespread acclaim from the Associated Press for his heroic actions during the invasion of the Marshall Islands. Amidst the chaos of war, with people burning and bullets flying in all directions, Dr. Schwartzbard remained steadfast in his duty, tending to the injured and saving numerous lives. His bravery and selflessness in the face of extreme danger earned him well-deserved recognition. 
Mrs. Schwartzbard, residing at 1211 Avenue I in Brooklyn, recently gave birth to a baby two months ago. In a heartwarming moment on Christmas, her husband, Dr. Henry Schwartzbard, called from Honolulu and was able to hear their infant son cry for the first time over the telephone. Although he had yet to see a photo of their child, this moment brought joy to the new father. Mrs. Schwartzbard expressed her pride and happiness regarding the recognition her husband has received for his heroic actions. Dr. Schwartzbard, a graduate of City College and the University of Basel's medical program, was previously affiliated with Lincoln Hospital.




Family heirlooms may sometimes carry surprise hidden treasures- the kind that may hold a landmark in world history. A treasure trove of letters by the late Captain Harry Schwartzbard recently surfaced, passionately journaling life and times in the front lines of World War II to his recently-born and only son Robert between 1944-1945.  

Between the recklessly stored stack of letters was a mysterious news clipping that ignited the inspiring foundation behind “LEGACIES OF COURAGE”.  At a time when Jews in America were a small and underserved community, a local Brooklyn newspaper reported (in Yiddish) about our Jewish American Soldier who received a major military honor from battle- highlighting his unusual and courageous contribution during the height of Jewish persecution in Europe.  Such an award was a milestone for Jews at a time when prosperity in the new world for its people was most uncertain. After 80 years, the news clipping finally gained the attention of translators and several historians who found significant value as a military success story.



ARCHIVING 80-YEAR OLD LETTERS FROM THE WAR: PRESERVING HISTORICAL TREASURES
Dr. Bard recently brought to light a treasure trove of vintage photographs, news clippings and private letters from the front lines of WW2. These fragile reflections of world history are all that's left of the expressions of one Capt. Harry Schwartzbard to his baby son Robert (Bard) in the United States.  According to the archivalists at the AngioInstitute, such prints are so brittle and easily crumbled from the mere human touch.  Light and durable papers such as Moleskin and Crane were commonly used for air mailed letters back then- and are found to break apart under constant daylight and repeated photo flash after decades of being entoombed in storage.  The very oils of one's fingers and exposure to sunlight and incandescent light are enough to add to the deterioration process of these papers.  But thanks to current archival management techniques and storage tools, such articles and documents may stand to survive their next journey which involves scanners, photography and general handling from transcribers and publishers.




MORE "BARD-SIGHTINGS"--
 at the 9/10 DENSE BREAST DISCLOSURE LAW Confirmation.
Robert Bard, MD's support was ever-present in this month's big-event at the Legislative Bldg @ CT Capitol Building in the form of ambassadors of the Women's Health Collaborative (womenshealthdigest.org). Dr. Bard played an important role in the detection of Dense Breast tissue. Since the early 1970's, Dr. Bard was one of the pioneers in the use of 3D Doppler Ultrasound to complement mammography to identify breast cancer tumors through tissue density, when mammography alone often failed. Today, Dr. Bard stands as one of the most highly published and recognized experts in breast density imaging. He works closely with legislative officials and medical leaders to provide current research and data on this life-saving matter. Visit his recent report after Congresswoman DeLauro's congratulatory speech: https://lnkd.in/efGJQF4F

-Photo Insert: Dr. Bard with a panel of supporters of Are You Dense Advocacy on 9/10/2024. He remains a proud supporter of Nancy Cappello's vision for public awareness and legislative support. 
L-Image: A highly charged and emotional Legislative Building at the CT State capitol filled the conference room on Sept. 10, 2024. as AYD Executive Dir. Joe Cappello (R-Image) officially announced the confirmation of the Dense Breast Disclosure Act.


Monday, June 24, 2024

Integrative Health News: Laser Guided VSELs

KINESIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:  VSELs TREATMENT PROGRESS EXPLAINED

By:  Matthew Einsohn, ND

This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually a big deal. When you're sitting, lifting your leg involves working against gravity, which is already challenging. But when you're lying down, it requires a whole different set of muscles and coordination. It means engaging not just the hip flexors but also the core and stabilizing muscles of the lower back and pelvis. This shows his overall muscle function and coordination have significantly improved.

Without the help of gravity, his core muscles have to work even harder to stabilize and support the movement. This improvement in core strength is great news. Plus, this movement indicates improved flexibility and range of motion, likely due to decreased muscle stiffness and better neuromuscular control.

Being able to perform this movement both sitting and lying down means his nervous system and muscles are working together more effectively. This is crucial for overall mobility and daily activities.

When Dr. Blatman is discussing the origins of pain, which is associated with sheer force and pressure, it appears that stabilization has been achieved. Based on watching the video (above) several times, I would theorize that significant restoration is occurring. It seems he has addressed the root cause of the pain by restoring the integrity of the fascia.

Additionally, while there is a notion that one can make injuries less noticeable, this approach does not seem to align with his method. Instead, if he is indeed focusing on restoring the integrity of the fascia, it suggests that he is addressing the fundamental issue underlying the pain rather than merely masking the symptoms.

Some conditions just this mechanism can help with:

* Muscle weakness and atrophy from post-stroke rehabilitation or muscle degenerative diseases
* Neurological disorders such as MS or Parkinson's
* Recovery from spinal injuries
* Any chronic pain such as Fibromyalgia
* Anyone with joint or mobility problems

Muscle Weakness and Atrophy: Conditions causing muscle weakness or atrophy, such as post-stroke rehabilitation or muscle degenerative diseases, might see improvements in strength and coordination with similar treatments.

Neurological Disorders: Disorders like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, where muscle control and coordination are affected, could benefit from enhanced muscle function and coordination.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Recovery from surgeries, especially orthopedic or spinal surgeries, could be supported by treatments that improve muscle strength, flexibility, and functional movement.

Chronic Pain Conditions: Conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic back pain that involve muscular and structural issues might see relief through better muscle engagement and reduced stiffness.

Balance and Stability Issues: Treatments that enhance core strength and overall muscle coordination can help with balance and stability, which is crucial for individuals with vertigo or balance disorders.

Joint and Mobility Problems: For conditions like arthritis or other joint issues, improving range of motion and muscle strength can reduce pain and enhance mobility.

Sports Injuries: Athletes recovering from injuries might benefit from improved muscle function and coordination, aiding in a quicker and more effective recovery.



THE BACK STORY: 

VSELs by definition are Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem cells.  They are rare stem cells found in adult tissues that may have potential in regenerative medicine. They are slightly smaller than red blood cells and are located in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst during early development. VSELs are quiescent but can be activated during stress and mobilized into peripheral blood. They have a distinct morphology with a high nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio and undifferentiated chromatin. VSELs also express markers of pluripotent stem cells, such as Oct4, Nanog, and SSEA, and markers of primordial germ cells (PGCs), which suggests they may be related to PGCs. 

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6461217/


PROCEDURE REPORT: DR. BLATMAN'S TRANSCRIPT ON DR. BARD'S VSELs TREATMENT DAY 1

Dr. Bard and I started the procedure with a deep discussion, making sure we had his wish list and an understanding of what he was specifically wanting and trying to get better. By the time we proceeded, we drew eight tubes of blood, we spun it down, and concentrated his plasma. And then we lasered that plasma and prepared the VSELs out of the solution, activating dormant, very small embryonic like stem cells from his blood -dormant since his birth. And then we prepared them for injection into him. We used eight syringes of these VSELs to inject specific parts of him. There were tendons anchoring his right quadriceps. There were tendons anchoring both of his butt muscles. There were muscles and tendons anchoring the end of his quadriceps that help him control his knee whose weakness brings him knee pain.

I believe he (Dr Bard) was able to tell that when we were doing that needle surgery to place the VSELs so they could facilitate repair of the injured fascia anchors, he could tell that the needle was in the right place. When you've experienced this pain for so long and you can feel what's going on inside your body, you have a way of knowing that I'm in the right spot. And since this procedure can be very uncomfortable, he was able to breathe nitrous oxide which greatly reduces discomfort and anxiety. This made the process a whole lot less uncomfortable for him. And then we followed the needle surgery with an intravenous injection giving him a little more than 40 CCs of the VSELs derived from his blood. These were given intravenously along with an ozone IV at the same time. So the “babies were piggybacked” into the ozonated blood IV after his blood went through ultraviolet light to clean it. As these cells were going into his body, we used a SONG modulated laser to guide these cells to where we want them to get stuck and where we want them to do their work. And so we sent these to his brain, to his cerebellum and balance centers, down his spinal cord, and then into his right thigh.

I'm hoping to see if this technology could reactivate some of the nerves that were damaged from the polio, because when polio damages nerves, it doesn't interrupt or cut them. They're still there, they just don't work. So we're hoping that they're still there enough that we can coax them to work or coax them to health. And we don't know if there's a chance to do that or not, because to the best of my knowledge, this has never been done before (with Post-Polio syndrome). So we are the first ones I would think, to use VSELs in polio for the regeneration of the nervous system and to see if it would work.

When we inject into joints, you can see the cartilage vertical dimension increase. When you inject into rotator cuff tendon, you can subsequently see with ultrasound that the tendon defect filled in. You can also see it on MRI that the defect in the tendon filled in.

We have some patients with Parkinson's in the treatment group from this laser that have shown improvement in 30 minutes. So it can happen pretty quickly. It can also take two or three months before you see a change. You never know.





2024 MEDICAL INNOVATOR: MEET DR. HAL BLATMAN 

Introduction: In the continued search for innovative healers and luminaries in the world of wellness, the Integrative Pain Healers Alliance honors professionals who conduct clinical leadership in their daily practice.  These role models inspire and pave the way for others within their generation to advance their education and expand their capacity in their selected healing arts, or explore other modalities that add to their ability to help their patients.

Our directors and publishers have reviewed the integrative work of Dr. Hal Blatman.  We recognize his holistic & innovative philosophies, his intuitive clinical approach and his expansive vision to engage in what his patients and colleagues would consider “the most sensible and intelligent solutions”.

With dual locations in Cincinnati, Ohio and NYC, Dr. Blatman founded the Blatman Health and Wellness Center- offering a variety of the latest protocols and modalities. His featured health services include: Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cell therapy & PRP), Pain Management and IV Therapy.  Dr. Blatman has also established a successful history working with patients with complex medical disorders by exploring a wider set of diagnostic and therapeutic options and exploratory solutions which includes Metabolic Terrain Medicine for those with cancer. He is also certified in the ReCODE program from Apollo Health for those with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.


"THE BLATMAN METHOD"

Over the course of more than 30 years in clinical practice Dr. Blatman has developed The Blatman Method – a well published strategy for Understanding and Treating Pain. This method is based on 5 rules:

1. You cannot believe pain comes from where you feel it. Your headache does not come from your head, blood vessels or nerves. Pain in your left arm could be a heart attack, and knee pain does not come from the joint, evidenced by persistent knee pain long after joint replacement surgery.

2. It is not important to distinguish what you think the pain feels like. In fact, your brain cannot tell the difference between sharp, dull, achy, stabbing, numbness, tingling, burning, and more. They all can have the same cause.

3. The only thing you can really believe is what you can touch and feel, and where you are specifically tender, millimeter by millimeter, is where your fascia is kinked or tied in a knot, or where your fascia anchors to hold you together and you have injured and repaired this hundreds of times.

4. If you are examined this way looking for where you are tender from head to toe, the places where you are overall most tender represent the kinks and injuries from your lifetime that generate most of the pain of which you are conscious.

5. No matter how long you have had the pain, and no matter what you have been told is your diagnosis – as quickly as you unkink your fascia and get your body to regrow and strengthen to hold together better on the inside – the pain you had will already be gone.



REGENERATIVE MEDICINE 

Dr. Blatman has been helping people recover and restore worn joints and avoid joint replacement surgery for more than 30 years. His patients have seen great success with regenerative and holistic therapies for pain. Regenerative medicine therapies include Peptide therapy, Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, exosome treatments, and vSEL Therapy.

Painful and degenerative joints aren’t nearly the only applications of regenerative medicine:

• Tendon repair – Rather than cutting and anchoring injured tendons with surgical repair, regenerative techniques involve reinjuring the tendon with a needle surgery technique and injecting growth factors that facilitate biologic repair of the tendon.

• Ligament repair – Rather than cutting and anchoring injured ligaments with surgical repair, regenerative techniques involve reinjuring the ligament with a needle surgery technique and injecting growth factors that facilitate biologic repair of the ligament

• Joint cartilage restoration – Rather than replace a worn joint via invasive surgery, use the idea that our bodies restore cartilage from daily wear and tear minute by minute, and enhance this process with glucosamine, peptides, PRP, and stem cells.

• Sexual dysfunction treatment – Regenerative medicine techniques may involve injecting growth factors (PRP/stem cells) into intimate areas to regenerate blood vessels and nerves that bring improvement with engorgement and sensation.

• Pelvic floor repair – Growth factor injection and radiofrequency treatments can reduce urinary stress incontinence in women by aiding in repairing and strengthening the pelvic floor and associated muscles.

• Pelvic pain recovery – Regenerative treatments can be used in addition to physical therapy to facilitate repair of fascia that anchors pelvic, gluteal, and thigh muscles. This includes chronic pain generally attributed to the pudendal nerve.

• Heart repair – When heart function has been lost from injuries like ablation and heart attacks, laser-activated and SONG modulated laser-guided vSELS (very small embryonic-like stem cells) can restore heart function and have even gotten people off the heart transplant list.

• Lung repair – Stem cell therapies have been used for more than 10 years to help restore lung tissue and function in people with degenerative lung conditions like COPD and emphysema.

• Neurorehabilitation – Part of our treatment for neurological disorders includes peptides and IV injections of laser activated and laser guided vSELS (very small embryonic like stem cells). We have seen improvements in people with MS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.





BIO & BACKGROUND: 

HAL BLATMAN, MD, DAAPM, ABIHM

Dr. Blatman is a nationally recognized specialist in treating myofascial pain. He is credentialed in Pain Management and Board Certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine and in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Blatman is a Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association. After receiving his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1980, Dr. Blatman completed two years of training in orthopedic surgery. He later studied clinical toxicology and ergonomics during his residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. For several years, Dr. Blatman practiced family medicine while managing a chain of urgent care facilities. During Dr. Blatman’s tenure in general medicine, he recognized standard of care medicine’s difficulty treating and managing chronic and myofascial pain. In his search for answers he studied with the late Janet Travell, MD, then recognized as the world’s leading expert in treating myofascial pain disorders. He now teaches doctors and other providers, and leads a clinical team that understands that pain generally comes from a lifetime of injuries to fascia, and by healing most of it can be made to go away.

For more information, visit Dr. Blatman’s website at: www.blatmanhealthandwellness.com


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