The Society of Progressive Medical Education (SOPMed) was held in Colorado Springs June 21-22, 2018. SOPMed is a unique organization that unites physicians and medical practitioners from many different fields, teaches using the best instructors and cutting edge techniques, and reaches out by touching lives of so many through their humanitarian work. It is a project that is largely managed by Dr. Tom Lowe and his children and is truly special.
This year the conference included presentations by Dr. David Minkoff, Dr. Tom Levy, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Dr. A. J. Farshchian, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Tyler LaBaron, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Dr. Bob Dennis, Dr. Tony Jimenez, Dr. John Augspurger, Dr. Jack Wolfson, and Jonathan Lowe.
Following is a brief summary of each presentation.
Dr. David Minkoff, Co-founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center
Infections, Toxicities, Deficiencies and ? - Without Addressing the Fourth Component, There Is No Healing
Many issues can be resolved by addressing head issues, specifically cranial cervical junction dysfunction. The brain is a “glymphatic” system. Cerebral spinal fluid circulates and flushes waste from the brain. When there is a breakdown in brain clearance then we see ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, etc. The patient must speed up the flushing process in order to see improvement. This can be done by correcting the hinge between the head and the spinal column – adjust C1.
Dr. Tom Levy, Board Certified Cardiologist
Increased Oxidative Stress Causes All Diseases: Optimizing Clinical Protocols to Maximize Impact
Dr. Levy worked with Dr. Hal Huggins and believes increased oxidative stress causes disease. This stress can come from dental procedures including removal of mercury amalgams, and the presence of root canals, cavitations, and implants. He recommends using IV vitamin C to neutralize the toxins. All toxins have a common denominator in that they cause oxidation through the loss of an electron. Vitamin C gives an electron and repairs oxidative damage to the molecule. Simply put, oxidative stress is the disease against all molecules. Silent oral infections have been shown to cause many illnesses including breast cancer and heart attack.
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Founder of the Center for New Medicine
The Cancer Revolution
Dr. Connealy presented approaches to the prevention of cancer. She presented basic protocols, as the prevention of cancer is the best cure. Part of her protocol included the use of health and wellness coaches.
Dr. A. J. Farshchian, Author and Humanitarian
Neurogenesis: Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Repair Neurons and the Brain
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are used to repair the brain in the event of disease or injury. This includes Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, autism, and epilepsy. The practitioner numbs the nose and then injects the MSCs through the nasal passage.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, Author and New York Times Best Seller
Two Commonly Used Tools to Improve Health: Fasting and EMF Remediation
Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) causes biological damage to the body. There are two dozen studies on how EMF causes calcium channel blockage. There are several interviews on EMF on YouTube. Cell phones involve microwave energy, not causing thermal damage, but rather cause damage through resonance. Including fats in the diet can be beneficial as the ketones from the fats go to NADPH which regenerates Vitamin C, Vitamin E and GSH all of which counteract the damage of EMF exposure. Fasting by eating only during an 8-hour window during the day is an easy tool to improve health.
Tyler LaBaron, BSc, Founder of Molecular Hydrogen Foundation
Practical Applications and Clinical Uses for Molecular Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the therapeutic antioxidant for reducing cytotoxic oxygen radicals. In the case of stroke, hydrogen gas suppresses cell death. There have been 170 human and animal studies on hydrogen gas showing it is therapeutic to every organ in the body. There are many ways to administer H2 including inhalation (especially for stoke), hyperbaric, H2 rich saline injections, hydrogen baths, and drinking hydrogen rich water. H2 is not polar and is small enough to get through the cell wall. Ozone plus hydrogen increase nitric oxide in the cell. H2 can only react with hydroxyl radicals lowering perioxynitrite; it upregulates phase II detox in the liver; and prevents radical oxygen species formation. It increases ATP production and lowers inflammation preventing atherosclerosis.
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Chief Medical Officer of the Riordan Clinic in Kansas
Does IV Vitamin C Have a Future?
The Riordan Clinic was established by Dr. Hugh Riordan and is based on the orthomolecular medicine theories of Dr. Linus Pauling. Vitamin C is an electron exchanger, a redox molecule. Ascorbate acts as the ambulance. The pearl of the presentation was that IV Vitamin C needs to be continuous rather than pulsed as the initial infusions kill the weaker strains of bugs but continued use kills the more aggressive strains.
Bob Dennis, PhD, NASA Scientist
20 Years Beyond NASA: What PEMF Really Does and How to Use It
PEMF is a transduction mechanism. It changes magnetic fields and moves ions. It causes gene regulation and is anti-inflammatory. He has worked with another scientist and they have developed The Brain Gauge which is used to analyze the damage done by traumatic brain injury. Dr. Dennis has developed several PEMF devices that can be used to address the brain imbalance reported by the Brain Gauge. You can learn more at Micro-Pulse LLC.
Dr. Tony Jimenez, Chief Medical Officer for Hope 4 Cancer Clinic
Cancer Therapies and the Immune System: An Integrative Perspective
Dr. Jimenez has just written a new book entitled The 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy. These 7 keys include immune modulation, oxygenation, detoxification, restoring the microbiome, full spectrum nutrition, non-toxic lifestyle, and emotional and spiritual healing. They are having very good outcomes with the therapies offered at their clinic in Mexico compared to standard of care. Some specific therapies include the endo-laser for prostate issues, photodynamic therapy, and Rigvir for melanoma.
Dr. John Augspurger and Ally Baker, Co-founders of the Human Universal Health Institute and the BioDentist Clinic
Creating a Holistic Mecca
Dr. Augspurger and Ally Baker have developed the Universal Health Institute and the BioDentist Clinic. Dr. Augspurger has a holistic dental practice and learned much of what he practices from experts such as Dr. Hal Huggins, Dr. Tom Levy, Dr. Sam Queen, Dr. Rau, and Dr. Weston Price. He has studied extensively at the Swiss Biological Dentistry Center. He helps people remove toxins from their mouths including mercury amalgams and mixed metals, cavitations, and root canals. They use magnetics, light, oxygen, and body balance. The Human Universal Health Institute (HUHI) also has an education center to help others integrate these holistic approaches into their practices.
Dr. Jack Wolfson, Board Certified Cardiologist
Leaky Gut/Leaky Heart
Dr. Wolfson has written a book entitled Paleo Cardiologist. He practices holistic cardiology in Phoenix, Arizona. He insists on chiropractic care in conjunction with his treatment. His specialty is in promoting a new model for heart health, addressing leaky gut, analyzing lipid profiles, offering blood pressure protocols and gut repair protocols.
Jonathan Lowe, Co-founder of SOPMed
Humanitarian Update: An Incredible Future Awaits Us
SOPMed exists to make a difference, for the future, and to reduce suffering. They will be traveling to Guatemala in November of 2018 taking equipment to local clinics and offering training in alternative modalities as well as giving care to the underprivileged. Anyone interested in joining the adventure can contact SOPMed.
