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Robert Lamberton BSc FNTP

Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca): A Rain-Forest Botanical for Metabolic Regulation and Longevity Support

Petyson Antonio

Bauhinia forficata (commonly known as Pata de Vaca or “Cow’s Foot”) has long been utilized in traditional South American herbal medicine as a “Vegetable Insulin” for blood-sugar support and detoxification. Recent studies confirm its capacity to modulate glucose metabolism through multiple mechanisms: AMPK activation, α-glucosidase inhibition, and hepatoprotective antioxidant activity. The flavonoid kaempferitrin, the plant’s primary bioactive compound, exhibits strong insulin-mimetic action and antioxidant properties. This review summarizes the clinical and phytochemical data supporting B. forficata’s role in metabolic and longevity formulations, and its relevance to practitioners and product developers in the functional nutrition and nutraceutical fields.

Gallbladder Function, Biliary Stasis, Gallstones, and Post-Cholecystectomy Support: A Clinical Review for Integrative Practitioners

Abstract Gallbladder dysfunction represents one of the most common and underappreciated contributors to digestive distress, fat malabsorption, nutrient deficiency, and hepatic burden. Biliary stasis, sludge formation, and gallstones are rising in prevalence, driven by metabolic dysfunction, dietary patterns, hormonal influences, and lifestyle factors. Cholecystectomy—performed approximately 700,000 to 1.2 million timesRead

Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (AoPWV): The Most Reliable Biomarker of Vascular Aging and Cardiovascular Risk

Abstract Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (AoPWV) quantifies the propagation speed of the arterial pressure wave through the aorta. As arterial stiffness increases, AoPWV rises — reflecting the degree of vascular aging and correlating strongly with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Background and Standardization Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is internationally recognizedRead

Lithium Orotate and Brain Health: Micro-Dose Lithium as a Neuroprotective Trace Nutrient in Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Longevity

Abstract Recent research identifies a potential role for low-dose lithium orotate (LO) as a neuroprotective trace element in Alzheimer’s disease models. A 2025 Nature study demonstrated that brain lithium deficiency correlated with Alzheimer-like changes, while low-dose LO reversed pathology and improved memory in mice. Emerging human data support cognitive stabilizationRead

Treating Kidney Stones with Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri, “Stonebreaker”)

Overview and Ethnobotanical Context Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri), known as “Stonebreaker,” features prominently in Amazonian and South Asian traditional medicine for renal, hepatic, and urinary tract conditions. Recent research supports its historical use for nephrolithiasis and cholelithiasis (1-3). Clinical Benefits and Mechanisms Litholytic Activity: Phyllanthus niruri has demonstrated the capacityRead

The Perfect Diet

Most healthcare practitioners understand that a key component of the healing journey for patients to help them to resolve health issues is to help them improve their diet. Most practitioners would agree to this concept in principle however there are two challenges regarding implementation: The first is that most practitioners areRead

The Evolution And Validation Of The Metabolic Theory Of Cancer

  Today I want to share with you a Substack article from Pierre Cory MD Pierre Kory is an American critical care physician who gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for advocating widespread off-label use of certain drugs as treatments for COVID-19, as president and co-founder of the Front LineRead

Paper Receipts and Xenoestrogens

I don’t know about you but every time I touch a paper receipt I cringe because I know I am exposing myself to and probably absorbing xenoestrogens. As you probably know, Xenoestrogens are chemical compounds that mimic estrogen and disrupt the endocrine system. From an article on Meghan Telpner.com hereRead

Regenerative Medicine – The Future Available Today

One of the most exciting areas of medicine available today for treating both acute and chronic, degenerative conditions is Regenerative Medicine – one could suggest that it is the future of medicine available today. In this article I would like to provide an overview of the current state of RegenerativeRead

The Glycocalyx and CVD

“Endothelial glycocalyx (eGCx) deterioration is considered an early step in the onset of basically all chronic vascular complications.” In this article, I want to share with you information regarding the glycocalyx (eGCx). This is an aspect of CV health/disease that I suspect not a lot of practitioners have knowledge aboutRead