Doctor Tringale

Depression Sadness Hopelessness

Tringale — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:03:48 +0000

Sadness is a normal part of the human experience. Occasionally when I ask patients how they rate their level of sadness or depression from 1 (no sadness) – 10 (ultimate sadness) they say “1″ and I say to myself, “geez, this person must be a robot.” Depression though is not only feelings of sadness, it is feelings of uselessness, futility, hopelessness, or sometimes just a loss of interest in the day to day aspects of living. Still we realize that when we dwell in the moment of life we see that sadness is just a fleeting emotion. The problem is when we dwell on the past or future; we see that sadness can sometimes be a prison. Changing the experience of living for the now can be challenging for many individuals and so sometimes we access the chemicals of the human body to begin to break a cycle of sadness. One approach is through the use of a natural building block of the serotonin system of the body: Tryptophan
L -Tryptophan at a maximum dose of 6gm split evenly twice daily was shown to be an effective treatment. Taken with the vitamin Niacin at 0.5gm a day you can make this treatment even more therapeutic.
So begin change with 1gm of L-tryptophan twice a day with 0.5gm of Niacin a day to modify your natural serotonin system.
Citation: Chouinard BMJ ’77: Tryptophan dosage critical for its antidepressant effect.

Soluble Fiber: The new Cholesterol/Weight Loss/DM treatment Medication Alternative

Tringale — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:48:46 +0000

Konjac Soluble Fiber Supplement

After an exhausted search on Fiber, I have come across what seems to be the best form of fiber one can ingest on a supplemental basis.(next to psyllium, which I will come to in a second) You see, Konjac (glucommanan) is a vital source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that binds and blocks bile acids (fat transporters that suck up fat and increase your waist size) preventing them from getting all the fat particles out of your food. Soluble fiber also traps carbs in its gelatinous state, and fills your tummy in its gelatinous state (makes you feel full). This leaves proteins unaffected which happen to be that which least contribute to your waist size.

In sum, soluble fiber like konjac can reduce your waist size, reduce your cholesterol, reduce your chances for diabetes all in one swift gulp. Start slow but get your fiber supplement up to 4gm with each meal if you are a big eater (likely so in America). Of note 20-35gm a day are recommended of TOTAL FIBER. You can get the rest of your fiber (specifically insoluble fiber) through the normal eating of various fiberous foods.

If glucomannan or Konjac gives you gas, you may want to consider Psyllium husk supplement. This is a type of fiber that contains both soluble and insoluble fiber which may provide you with a balanced approach to fiber supplementation. This means it will give you the same benefits of soluble fiber and provide you with relief of constipation and easier passage of stool. If you are taking Psyllium fiber, the recommended amount is 3-4gm three times a day. Start with much smaller amounts and work your way up, your intestines will need to get used to the change in your fiber load.

Can we trust Western Medicine any more?

Tringale — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:29:44 +0000

As an Eastern, Native and Western style physician, I have been able to build a full view of the different modalities of healing available to the modern day human. I see so much distrust by Americans of Western medicine. I understand these concerns. Many times I have these concerns.

Yes there are many side effects to Western medications, yes there are overly aggressive treatments to common conditions, and yes the in and out in 5-10 minutes is exhausting and mentally dissatisfying. But despite these things, we cannot argue with the many very large studies that have proven to help lengthen our lives. These particular treatments like statins, blood pressure medications and diabetes medications are really treatments for the terribly unhealthy western lifestyle. In no way is western medicine improving on a purely natural state of wellness. It is attempting to combat the obesity and over consumption that has infected our society.

With the right doctor all patients, even those living an unhealthy lifestyle, overweight or obese can reduce their risk factors for early death with Western medication until they are ready to win their own personal battle with unhealthy eating patterns.

How Does my body reflect my Life Stress?

Tringale — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:32:22 +0000

“Although the body is very intelligent, it cannot tell the difference between an actual situation and a thought. It reacts to every thought as if it were a reality. It doesn’t know it is just a thought. To the body, a worrisome, fearful thought means “I am in Danger,” and it responds accordingly, even though you may be lying in a warm and comfortable bed at night. The heart beats faster, muscles contract, breathing becomes rapid. There is a buildup of energy, but since the danger is only a mental fiction, the energy has no outlet. Part of it is fed back to the mind and generates even more anxious thought. The rest of the energy turns toxic and interferes with the the harmonious functioning of the body.”

Quote from: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle.

Guru Singh’s Latest Posting on Defending the Self

Tringale — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:09:44 +0000

These are some words of clarification on our struggle with our 8th grade Ego’s.
Guru Singh offers a beautiful mind expanding class at Yoga West in Los Angeles.
Click Here to read the wonderful details.

Realizing your True Self

Tringale — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:08:13 +0000

HELLO world.
You are not as you appear. Your depth is so profound you sometimes misinterpret the language of your truest consciousness.
It is a language that is not of this world, but of the deepest primal human/divine consciousness.

Rename your threads of energetic force.
You may have misunderstood that energy.
You may have mislabelled it.
You may be so much freer than you original thought.

You may be something totally different than who you previously thought you were.

Welcome to this Healthy Home

Tringale — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:58:09 +0000

Welcome all people who are searching for a physician who represents the two sides of Medicine. Natural Medicine meets Western Medicine. This is an opportunity to explore your state of balance in the workings of your physical body, then mental body, then universal body. As a USC trained physician who is also the great grandson of a Native Yaqui Healer, I hope to help connect you to the insight that dwells in you, Nature and the raw Western Science that humanity has developed for Millenium.