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We are currently open and offering telemedicine to our patients, both by phone and video, in order to keep our patients and staff healthy. As a thought leader who has lectured and trained physicians around the world on novel treatments for complex issues – including immune hyperactivation and inflammation – Dr. Levinson has implemented and maintained dynamic, individualized treatment plans for patients via telemedicine and has done so for more than two decades.

In addition to offering in-depth COVID-19 specific care — including guidance on testing and treatment — we are here to maintain regular patient care as well as uninterrupted treatment of issues unrelated to COVID-19, including prescription refills, supplement regimes, and moving current treatment plans forward. 

Dr. Levinson is still offering some in-office treatments (IV infusions and ozone antiviral therapies) at his clinical discretion. Since patients with coronavirus are highly infectious even when they do not present any symptoms, we have built a special room in the clinic with its own entrance to allow patients to come for IV treatments and blood testing (including COVID-19). Inside the room there is a a clear partition with a small “porthole” that gives us access to your arm with a protective barrier between you and our nurse. This allows us to gracefully treat you while limiting contact and risk.

COVID-19 TREATMENT

Dr. Levinson is treating infected patients with a combination of pharmaceuticals, a specific supplement regime and oxygen / ozone therapy. The theoretical implications of ozone therapy in COVID-19 patients is discussed further in the Journal of Infectious Disease & Epidemiology, but we have successfully used ozone therapy in the clinic to treat serious viral illnesses.

In the treatment of COVID-19, there are two key components to consider when addressing treatment: halting the progression of the novel virus inside the patient and the resulting destructive inflammatory cascade it causes by killing so many infected lung cells. When considering treatment, both factors must be addressed in order to prevent lung failure and the need for critical care and hospitalization.

One of the most devastating effects of COVID-19 is what’s known as the cytokine storm, a massive production of proinflammatory peptides that are part of the body’s defense mechanism. In this case, the influx of protective peptides can devastate the body’s reactions, creating further damage to the lungs.

Please note that Dr. Levinson is managing his patients on a case by case basis, individualizing their specific treatment and care.

Aiding Prevention

In addition to sheltering in place, your best chance for fighting COVID-19 is to boost your immune system while also avoiding stress as much as possible. Additionally, eat and sleep well, stay hydrated, stretch, exercise, and connect with your friends and loved ones. While daily exercise and meditation are proven interventions, try to avoid using devices a few hours before bed. This has been proven to improve the quality of your sleep which is known to have profound physiological and psychological benefits.

To boost your immune system, we recommend the following supplements — all of which Dr. Levinson is himself taking — they are available individually or at a discounted bundle rate:

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  Flavonoids

  Inhibit the production of the cytokines, TNF-alpha and IL6, and have antiviral properties. Take 1 capsule of ResveraPure, AntiHist and Curcumin Complex daily.

  ResveraPure
  Curcumin Complex
  AntiHist

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  Zinc & Trace Minerals

  Evidence suggests that increased zinc in the oropharynx limits viral replication, though it is not known what it does for COVID-19. We suggest a zinc lozenge three times per day, especially when circulating outside. Lozenges are available as part of  the Viral Prep Kit.

  MinerAll offers zinc plus other trace minerals to support the immune system and metabolism. Take 1 capsule daily.

  MinerAll

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  Arabinogalactan

  Increases Natural Killer Cell function, a vital part your immune defense. It comes from the bark of the Western Larch Tree. Take 1-2 teaspoons daily.

  Arabinogalactan

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  Vitamin D3

  Improves immune efficiency and noted anti-viral properties especially in those with low levels of D3. Take 5,000 to 10,000 iu daily.

  Ultra D3 5,000 iu
  K2D3 10,000 iu
  Liquid D3 1,000 iu/drop

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  Methylation & Metabolic Balance

  Maintaining healthy methylation pathways benefits immunity, detoxification, and mitochondrial efficiency, all critical functions for general health. Take 2 to 4 capsules daily.

  MethylAid

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  Viral Prep Kit

  Bundled for ease, this combination of supplements is ideal for immune boosting. Supplements include: Arabinogalactan (boost NK cell immune function), Resverapure (Quercitin & Resveratrol combo to lower inflammation and antiviral activity),  Vitamin A caps / K2D3 (antiviral and immune boosting), MethylAid (improves immune and metabolic function), MinerAll and Zinc Lozenges (Zinc in two forms and trace elements). 

  Regularly $260 and currently discounted to $225 during this time of need

  Viral Prep Kit

Managing Symptoms

Anxiety, mood changes, and sleep difficulties can have a dramatically adverse effect on your health and well-being. While these are common reactions to stress, they affect your immune and glandular function. Today, a compromised system can have life-threatening consequences.

We recommend consulting with the doctor but if you are unable to, the following interventions can help those with mild symptoms. 

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  Neurotransmitter Balance

  Serotonin is key to regulating mood and a sense of well-being, this neurotransmitter can be modulated by amino acids and natural compounds. 5-hydroxytryptophan is the final precursor in the pathway to make serotonin.

  5HTP-ER tablets
  5HTP capsules

  Inositol is a carbohydrate that has been shown to improve mood, regulate anxiety and decrease panic attacks. It regulates serotonin and comes in a powdered form and dissolves in most liquids

  Inositol Powder

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  Sleep

  Melatonin is made from serotonin in the pineal gland, it helps regulate sleep. If getting to sleep or the quality of your sleep is still a problem, we recommend supplementing with ½ to 1 ml of liposomal melatonin.

  Melatonin

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  Cannabinoids

  Pharmacologic cannabis has significant antiviral, pain relieving and mood enhancing properties. Dr Levinson, a licensed prescriber of medical marijuana, has been studying cannabinoids for more than two decades. CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, can also be profoundly effective especially when combined with natural terpenes. We are well stocked with Dr. Levinson’s CBD formulations created to address dysphoria, anxiety and insomnia.  To order our CBD products please contact the clinic.

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As far back as 1946, the government published a recommended balanced diet based on The Basic Seven (yes, food groups) which evolved into several decades of “food pyramids” and in 2011 “My Plate” was introduced.  The good news is with this evolution and the introduction of My Plate, the identified food groups have been reduced to 4—vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins—with dairy on the side, literally.

For years, our primary care physicians have pointed us to these public health guidelines as the answer to nutrition and wellness.  Follow these guidelines, we’ve been told, and you won’t need to supplement your diet—you won’t need vitamins.

Not so fast. A recent New York Times Magazine piece explained clearly how we have been “Breeding the Nutrition Out of Our Food” and how we have been doing it for a while.  This means that despite a “balanced diet,” chances are you are not getting the nutrients you need. Most of the produce we consume is “relatively low in phytonutrients” —the biological properties in fruits and vegetables that keep us healthy and allow our systems to function normally. Phytonutrients with the anti-cancer, anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory, pro-metabolism effects are the antidotes  to the common so called “Western Diseases”.

The concept of designer fruit and vegetables is traceable to European settlers who were complicit in making corn taste sweeter and more homogenized of color.  The bottom line is that food isn’t what it used to be 10,000 years ago, it isn’t even what it was 50 years ago.  And while the settlers modified corn for taste and aesthetic the biggest distortion of natures balance may be in big food company’s mass production of food for global markets.  The foods we eat, because we don’t consume wild grown vegetation, no longer contain these potent life preserving nutrients found in exotic “heirloom” vegetables or “superfoods”.

To be certain, there are specific herbs and nutrients that can be targeted to treat illness and I use them to help my patients every day. But the wake up call is that even if you are healthy, we humans evolved in concert with vegetation that was rich in vitamins and nutrients that are no longer present in concentrations high enough to void off illness, enhance longevity and combat environmental assault of the modern age.

All of this is to say that taking a good multivitamin that contains all of the active co-enzymes with antioxidants and phytonutrients to complement your diet is a really good idea. With regards to your diet, I would recommend you make a great effort to consume vegetables that are fresh, organic and rich in anti-oxidants and phytonutrients.  Brightly colored veggies have higher concentrations of antioxidants and large quantities of herbs, scallions, arugula and blue / purple berries (e.g. Acai) are rich in these disease-preventing compounds that will give you a fighting chance at living a longer and healthier life.

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Whether you are replentishing fluids from an illness or during exercise, this beats the commercial products hands down.

In a stainless steel or glass drinking container, mix one liter of purified water, 1/2 tsp of unbleached unrefined sea salt and 1 tablespoon of Confectioner’s Sugar (preferably organic). I recommend that you mix the salt and sugar in warm to hot water to dissolve completely, then add ice and water.

Suggestion: subtract one cup of water and add a cup of your favorite organic juice.

Enjoy and stay thirsty!

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Clean water is a crucial part of maintaining optimum health. Unfortunately, our water supply has become polluted with toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, pathogens and a host of dangerous organic compounds (most of which the EPA doesn’t even track), some of which are disinfection by-products (DBPs) like chloramines, brominated compounds, trihaloacetic acid and trihalomethane to name a few. Not only is it difficult to track the levels of these toxins in our water supply but the synergistic toxicity of the combination of multiple contaminants is felt to be dramatically understudied and under-reported. It is felt by many , that the precipitous rise in autoimmune, endocrine and neurobehavioral disorders (and some cancers) correlates with the dramatic rise in these chemicals in our environment and in our bodies. These chemical provide significant challenges to the healthiest of us but for those with  more sensitive systems or chronic illness it could prevent recovery or result in worsening of symptoms.

Many of us try to prevent exposure by using bottled water or modest filtration for drinking water. This would make sense provided the quality of the bottled water and the filter being used were adequate. Recently studies have shown that the bottling process commonly used contaminates the water with Antimony (a toxic metal) and that prolonged contact with the plastic container and heat will cause the plastic compounds to leech into the water. More importantly, this doesn’t usually address the water used for cooking or the serious toxic exposure that occurs while bathing or showering.

Dr. Levinson strongly recommends “whole house” filtration with catalytic carbon and KDF media as compared to “point of use” filters so that every faucet, showerhead and spigot that your family can access will yield clean water, with significantly fewer contaminants and toxins. This is critical to detoxification and long term health.

If you are uncertain about the quality of water in your home have it tested.  We offer a test that evaluates for heavy metals, pesticides, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Trihalomethanes (e.g chloride, fluoride & bromide compounds).

Dr. Levinson developed a 5 stage whole house filtration system for his family to use and has made it available to his patients and those who are interested.

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This is a recipe for a protein packed and deliciously filling vegetarian meal. Packed with healing spices and herbs, it can be a rejuvenating mono-fast. Enjoy!

Mungbeans and Rice (8 servings)

1 c mung beans
1 c basmati rice
9 c water
4-6 c chopped assorted vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)
½ medium onion
1/3 c minced ginger root, peeled
2 cloves garlic
1 heaping tsp turmeric
½ tsp pepper
1 heaping tsp garam masala
1 tsp. crushed red chillies
1 tbsp sweet basil
2 bay leaves
seeds of 5 cardamom pods
Braggs liquid aminos to taste

Rinse beans and rice.
Bring water to a boil, add rice and beans and let boil over medium flame.  Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables and add to the cooking rice and beans.  Heat ¼ c oil in a large frying pan.  To this add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté over a medium-high flame until they begin to brown.  Add the turmeric, pepper, garam masala, and red chillies.  When nicely done, add this mixture to the cooking mung beans, rice and vegetables.

Stir the pot often to prevent scorching.  Add the herbs and continue to cook until completely well done over a medium-low flame.  The consistency should be rich, thick and stew-like, with ingredients barely discernible.  The mung beans should be split open and soft. Delicious!

Calories: 166/Protein: 7g/ Fat 1g /Fiber: 7.5g/Vitamin A: 8500 IU/Folate: 100 mcg/Calcium: 95 mg/Potassium: 515 mg

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Vitality Smoothie (1 serving)

1 c fresh juice (apple, pineapple, mango, etc.) or ½ c fresh juice, ½ c water for less calories
1 small banana, fresh or frozen pieces + 1/3 c strawberries (or fruit of your choice)
1 tbsp Deeper Greens
1 tbsp Organic Virgin Coconut Oil*
1 scoop of Organic Sambazon Acai Powder
1 tsp organic ground flax seeds* (optional)
1 tbsp Organic Hemp Protein*
½ cup of ice to personal preference

(Hemp, Coconut Oil and Deeper Greens are available for purchase on our secure site)

Blend on high for 1 minute and serve.

Regular: Calories: 433/Protein: 15.5g/Fat: 16.5g/Fiber: 6g/Vitamin A: 767 IU/Calcium: 60 mg/Iodine: 12 mcg/Iron: 3 mg/Magnesium: 40 mg/Potassium: 775 mg/Omega 3: 7.5g
Low-Cal: Calories: 375/Protein: 15.5g/Fat: 16.5g/Fiber: 6g/Vitamin A: 767 IU/Calcium: 50 mg/Iodine: 13 mcg/Iron: 3 mg/Magnesium: 40 mg/Potassium: 640 mg/ Omega 3: 7.5g

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This is an extremely healing Ayurvedic tea. It serves as a nervous tonic, immune booster and detoxifier.The recipe comes from Yogi Bhajan, who no doubt learned the recipe from his father who was a physician.

Ingredients:

6 quarts water (24 cups)
8 cinnamon sticks
24 black peppercorns
16 cardamom pods
16 cloves
4 inch piece ginger, sliced into ¼ inch slices

Boil 20 minutes and serve plain or with a small amount of raw honey or maple syrup. Traditionally this type of chai is made with milk or non-dairy milks to “cut” the spice. The tea can be strained at this point and many of the spices can be reused in the next batch of tea or kept together with the tea, making is stronger as time passes.

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Parents often struggle to make their homes safe for their children and when you combine teething toddlers and cheap imports, the result is often children with toxic loads of Lead, Cadmium and other heavy metals.

The most decisive way to test for these toxins is through X-ray flouroscopy. Technology has advanced to the point that these devices are hand-held; and despite their futuristic Star Trek “phaser-like” looks,  they are safe and easy to use.

Handheld XRF Device

You simply hold the tip against the object in question (e.g. the sole of a flip-flop, the inside of a coffee mug or kitchen plate, the enamel of your bath tub), pull the trigger  and within 30 seconds a read-0ut on screen will tell you the elements (toxic and non-toxic) and the levels at which they are present in parts per million. There are many companies that rent these devices though you should make certain that they are programmed to test for all the elements you have questions about.

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“The Vitality Cleanse is an experience necessary to experience change.  When you’re cleaner, there’s more control. The Cleanse made me like a child coming into awareness and I had never pampered myself that much. The treatments at the clinic were all spectacular—they made me aware of things I never saw before and for the first time, I sensed energy moving in my system. I loved it.”
– HM, retired optometrist

“The diet was no problem—I could live on it!” – AK, attorney

“The diet was very do-able. Those 9 days raised my consciousness. Overall, it was wonderful—I’m so glad I did it!” – JG

“It was the best gift I could have given myself. The Cleanse taught me a new way to cook with new flavors I have never used before…it was full of surprises and great combinations….The treatments helped me to let go, while the yoga helped me to breathe more and make new space in my body. My skin is totally different. I achieved true rest.  I feel calmer, more secure, and more positive now” – BS

“The treatments were the best!  I loved being in such capable hands. I would recommend the Vitality Cleanse to everybody. It was not only a cleansing experience, but I learned that I could actually eat and be healthy!”- LG

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I just wanted to say the biggest and most humble thank you I know how.

I feel physically better, than I’ve ever felt in my life. Being responsible for my own health and taking care of myself.  I wanted to thank you and your team from the bottom of my (bypassed) heart for all that you do. I am incredibly aware and grateful of the difference you have and continue to make in my life. I feel both fortunate and very special to be a patient.

I also want to say a special thanks for taking such good care of the many people I’ve referred. My friend, I.,  has never felt better in her life and is doing things she not only hasn’t done in 20 years, but enjoying a quality of life she never, ever thought she’d had a chance to enjoy again.

With love, respect and thanks,

H.

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