Welcome to our April 2007 Newsletter.

Spring is the time for planting and I have just completed making an Indian Medicine Wheel healing garden. John Houghes a 4th year medical student who was rotating though our clinic helped with the back breaking work and Dr. Fine and I are using this symbolic wheel to launch a new product line for the treatment of pain. In this issue we also have information on 2 additional glaucoma products which will help patients reduce their need for toxic glaucoma eye drops. The 3 day program might be coming to a city near you!To your good health and clear vision......... Dr. Kondrot

Building a healing garden in an Indian Medicine Wheel.

I have always had an interest in growing herbal remedies. When I lived in Pennsylvania I planted an extensive homeopathic garden and made my own tinctures and homeopathic remedies. 2 years ago I was introduced to Gabriel Howearth a world famous botanist and naturopathic doctor though my patients Dave and Ann Sward. (To read More)

Do you want to get out of pain?

The Medicine Wheel Garden has been the site of a new product launch that Dr. Fine and I have been working on for the last several years. Nature's Pharmacy is the place to find relief from your pain! This is where non-toxic natural solutions to your health problems exist. Please view our video launch of this new product line! (To read More )

Statistician for Microcurrent Study

Dr. Kim Cooper Coordinator, Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University–College of Health Sciences, Glendale, AZ, 1999–present Our microcurrent study is under way and we are pleased that Dr. Cooper will perform all of the statistical analysis. (To read More)

New Alternative products to treat glaucoma

Most patients who have glaucoma are looking for natural methods for lowering the eye pressure and preserving their vision. We are now introducing 2 new products to help in lowering your pressure and to preserve your vision in addition to our following standard products. (To read More)

Unable to come to Phoenix for Dr. Kondrot’s 3 day program?

3 Day program expands to other cities this summer. Dr. Kondrot and his staff are avoiding the Phoenix heat and are bring his 3 day Treatment Program to you! (To read More)

Building a healing garden in an Indian Medicine Wheel.

I have always had an interest in growing herbal remedies. When I lived in Pennsylvania I planted an extensive  homeopathic garden and made my own tinctures and homeopathic remedies. 2 years ago I was introduced to Gabriel Howearth a world famous botanist and naturopathic doctor though my patients Dave and Ann Sward. The Sward’s praised Gabriel’s skill as a master herbalist. He supplied them with various healing remedies made form local herbs and plants.   Gabriel has a healing botanical garden in LaRibera Mexico (90 miles north of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California). I had the wonderful experience of spending one week with Gabriel working in his botanical garden and learning the techniques of a master herbalist.  He has collected healing plants from all over the world and he has structured planting based on the 4 primary directions of the Indian Medicine Wheel. Each direction has a certain energy and he matches the characteristics of the plant with the direction. My friend Eileen Nauman  who is a Cherokee Shaman helped me select the location of the plants based on the key characteristics of the 4 directions

• North- earth element, black flowers
• South- Fire element, red flowers
• East- Air element, yellow flowers
• West- Water element, blue flowers
• Center- Green

“Gardening is another medium, like Yoga or The Dance, in which we cultivate both inner and outer Sacred Space. The way of the curve of the garden path, like the way of the curve of the dancer's neck, imparts much to both the witness and gardener or the dancer. ... Gardening, for many reasons, is an inner and an outer activity--- a personal and a social, tribal or environmental activity. “  
From http://www.sacredcircles.com/farm/index.html

I was grateful to have John Hughes a 4th year medical student who was rotating through the Healing the Eye and Wellness Center to help with the medicine wheel.. John has  a strong interest in alternative medicine and volunteered to help me with the construction of the Medicine Wheel Garden.

Shoveling topsoil	Placing the soil in the wheel	Planting the seeds

Here are his comments:

"To the native peoples, planting a medicinal herb garden is as much about cultivating spiritual and earth connections as it is about the plants.   Gardening, like the dance, the drumbeat, sandpainting, pottery-making, basket weaving is quite earthy and simple but can also carry one's awareness to profound levels.   Such was my experience last week when I, as Dr. Kondrot's fourth year medical student this month, chose to assist him one special day last week by shoveling dirt, laying water lines, and planting sacred herbs in a large medicine wheel in his backyard.   It was indeed quite simple, dirty work but the ritualistic fashion of placing the herbs in their proper directions, respecting the clockwise nature of the wheel, and saying prayers for each of the tiny seeds made the whole earthy experience significant spiritually.   As these plants germinate and grow into larger living beings for use as medicinal homeopathics and tinctures, perhaps their users will feel the same kind of simple, yet infinite sacredness cultivated since day one."
 John Hughes, MS-IV, AZCOM

We have planted over 25 healing herbs  on March 9, 2007 and a few seedling are coming up already! A few of the herbs planted are:

Tulsi or Holy Basil. It is considerd a miracle plant in ayurvedic medicine.  The plants extracts can be used to prevent and cure many illnesses like the common cold, headaches, stomach disorders, heart disease and malaria.

Spilanthes or Toothache plant. Some consider it much more powerful than Echinacea for treating infections. It has a very spicy warm taste which quickly spreads in your mouth. It is used to treat toothache, throat and gum infections. It is also used to treat dysentery, rheumatism and to enhance the immune system

Lippia Dulcis or Mayan Mint. It is an extremely sweet mint and the first time I tasted it in Mexico it brought a smile to my face unlike Spilanthes which brought a strong pucker! In additional to beign used as sweetener it is a remedy for abdominal pain, insomnia, fever in children, bee stings and insect bites.

Ephedra Viridis or Mormon Tea.  The name is derived from the practice of the Mormon settlers collecting the stems to brew a tea which was used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory illnesses, colds and nasal infections. Related to Chinese Ephedra.

Lobelia or Indian Tobacco. Plant used to improve breathing in people with asthma, bronchitis and other pulmonary disorders. The seeds are very difficult to germinate and must be planted over the ashes of burned tobacco.

Euphrasia Officinalis  or Eye bright. One of my favorite herbs but also very difficult to grow in Arizona. The seeds had to be kept in the freezer for several months (to duplicate a harsh winter)  before planting. The plants may use is in treating eye conditions such as vision disturbances,  infections and eyestrain. It is also used to treat colds, coughs and sinus infections. It makes a nice tea  to drink and to be used as a compress. In my practice I often use the plant tincture or the homeopathic preparation.

Next month I’ll go over how to make herbal tinctures and  homeopathic remedies from these plants.

Statistician for Microcurrent Study

Dr. Kim Cooper Coordinator, Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University–College of Health Sciences, Glendale, AZ, has agreed to be the statistician. Dr. Cooper will perform all of the statistical analysis of the effects of microcurrent in the treatment of macular degeneration. This study is a randomized controlled study which is the standard of medical investigative studies. We are optimistic to show that microcurrent can improve visual acuity and reverse the affects of macular degeneration. If you have macular degeneration and are interested in participating in this study please go to the following link -Microcurrent Clinical Study

New Alternative products to treat Glaucoma

Most patients who have glaucoma are looking for natural methods for lowering the eye pressure and preserving their vision. We are now introducing 2 new products to help in lowerer your pressure and to preserve your vision in addition to our following standard products
Ocular Function spray- 3 sprays under the tongue twice a day
Glaucoma Formula- 3 capsules twice a day
Glaucoma Homeopathic Formula- 1 pellet twice a day
http://www.nutritionalresearch.net/glaucoma_products.htm

We are now introducing 2 additional Glaucoma Products
A-C Carbamide- also called urea which is a component of blood and and all tissue fluids. It is an essential lymph salt which functions as an osmotic regulator. In glaucoma aqueous fluid (Product of Lymph) accumulates in the eye producing an elevation of pressure. A-C Carbamide helps to regulate this lymph of the eye.  In my Ophthalmology  residency I can remember giving intravenous urea to patients prior to cataract surgery to help lower the eye pressure.This same substance can now be given orally to have the same effect.
Iplex- a combination formula for the health of the eye. It contains porcine brain especially the pineal, bovine liver, kidney and adrenal extracts.   These ingredients aid in the ocular function of the eye.

Unable to come to Phoenix for Dr. Kondrot’s 3 day program?

3 Day program expands to other cities this summer. Dr. Kondrot and his staff are avoiding the Phoenix heat and are bringing  his 3 day Treatment Program to you! Yes we are packing our bags and are going to Pennsylvania and Montana this summer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 14, 2007   One day seminar on Healing the Eye and Wellness
July 16, 17, 18  3 Day TreatmentProgram

Bozeman, Montana
August 18, 2007  One day seminar on Healing the Eye and Wellness

August 19, 20, 21st-  3 Day Treatment Program

The charge for the one day seminar will be $100.00. If you participate in the 3 day program the fee will be applied to the cost of the program. There is no charge for patients who have participated in one of Dr. Kondrot’s 3 Day Programs.

The One day seminar will include

Understand Your Condition (in a brand new way)
Feast for Your Eyes
Supplement Your Diet
Essential Herbs for Your Vision
Cope with Stress
Exercises to Strengthen and Relax your Eyes
Color therapy to restore vision
Homeopathy: Healing from Within
Microcurrent Stimulation: Wake Up Your Eyes

Three-Day Treatment Program (Subject to patients needs)

Day 1
1 ½ hours with Dr. Kondrot for initial assessment and first day of treatments.
Naturopathic evaluation
1 ½ hours with his assistant for further testing and treatment.
Introduction to Dr. Kondrot's philosophy of healing the eye

Day 2
1-hour treatment with Dr. Kondrot.
1-hour treatment with his assistant.
Homeopathic evaluation
The 70/30 diet. Vitamins and homeopathy

Day 3
1-hour treatment with Dr. Kondrot.
1-hour treatment with his assistant.
Naturopathic evaluation and microcurrent treatment for non-eye health concerns additional programming
Lecture on using the Microcurrent and other steps to take to improve your vision

Details of 3 day program

Space for these programs are limited. Please call now for more information or to reserve your space! Interested in a seminar or 3 day program in your city? Contact the office for more information.

For more information please email info@healingtheeye.com or call 1-800-430-9328/ 602-631-4504