When Nigel Reid first explored the importance of health and nutrition, he discovered a whole new way of thinking about wellness that went beyond traditional care from doctors and hospitals.
While Canadians and Europeans have long been more accepting of complementary or alternative medicine as part of their healthcare routine, about half of the American population believes in the efficacy of homeopathic, holistic, or alternative treatments, some of which were first introduced in the U.S. in 1825.
The overall acceptance rate of alternative medicine is rising because more medical professionals are embracing it, and more patients are questioning what else is out there and asking for alternatives when it comes to our physical and mental health.
Nutritional therapist Nigel Reid is eager to answer many of these questions to help treat patients with cancer, diabetes, traumatic brain injury, ALS, AIDS, autism, and other serious immune diseases and complement their traditional treatment with nutritional supplements.
Reid has studied Nutritional Endocrinology and Nutritional Therapy and works with chiropractors in the Baltimore area to help their patients find support beyond traditional medicine after they receive a challenging diagnosis. His main focus is cell and gut health.
Reid enjoys sharing his success stories. He recently had an elderly cancer patient who came to him for an immune therapy protocol, the only natural treatment in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) on the drug side.
The patient was undergoing treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and was told by her oncologist that she didn't have long to live. Reid immediately began supporting the microenvironment and raised important lymphocytes by starting her on an autoimmune protocol. The treatment protocol worked in conjunction with chemotherapy and her other traditional oncology medications.
“Within days the woman’s strength returned, she no longer needed a wheelchair during hospital visits, which were twice a week, and those visits were eventually reduced to twice a month,” Reid explained.
“I asked her what her goal was and she told me she wanted to be there for the birth of her first granddaughter,” Reid recalled.
“She was receiving twice weekly check-ups and immediately she had improved energy, even at this end stage of her condition. She lived for six months after the prognosis, long enough to meet the baby, and had six months of beloved family holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.”
PLM: Talk about complementary medicine around the world and what you believe this means to our overall health and wellness.
Nigel Reid: The global perception of natural and complementary medicine is mixed. There are regulatory and third-party certifying bodies in North America and Europe.
It’s also fair to say that many Allopathic practitioners see the increasing interest in alternative modalities as a threat. Yet, many others see it as an opportunity to become better providers in that they are pursuing Functional Medical/Nutritional certifications, which is the future of personalized nutrition. In our Baltimore practice, we are already there. In addition to nutrition education, we offer weight loss, physical, and Chiropractic therapies. By early 2025 we will be expanding to offer infrared and cryogenic therapy.
What is the role of Immunocal and related products in fighting cancer?
To understand the role of Immunocal, a whey protein concentrate with bonded cysteine, and its role in the cancer discussion, we must first examine the role of the tripeptide glutathione (GSH) and its role in immune health. The "glutathione antioxidant system" is foremost among endogenous protective systems because GSH participates directly in the destruction of reactive oxygen compounds through the GSH peroxidase and maintains in reduced active form, vitamins C and E, which also exert an antioxidant effect.
Because nutritional immunology and endocrinology are our primary focus, we source and bundle our protocols to support these systems, with the WPC, NRF2 activation, and Calcifediol (vitamin D) as foundational. We employ lab testing to further personalize a strategy that will support the microenvironment, as opposed to treating and diagnosing. We adhere strictly to the provisions of DSHEA in communicating with our clients.
We are able to customize nutraceuticals that are isotonic capable which are supremely important to the individual experiencing malabsorption or having had bariatric surgery [for weight loss]. Often times clients are also encouraged to consider nutrigenomic (gene SNP) testing. We are seeing an increasing number of clients improve their overall health after the report is generated. They often have a better idea of what foods may be optimal for them.
Tell us about the evolution of various treatments.
We are seeing increases in Vitamin D, Zinc-rich foods and supplements, and of course Vitamin C. Another major trend that we are seeing more and more is in glutathione therapy. This is where my team and I are doing the most work in that we use the only glutathione therapy protocol that has a presence in the Physicians’ Desk Reference, and 79 medical method-of-use patents with clinical applications for cancers, HIV/AIDS, autism, etc.
Discuss the importance of understanding our gut health overall, and how your supplements can help with this.
The gut contains trillions of microorganisms that make up the gut microbiome. These microorganisms include both beneficial and harmful varieties. Because it's said that 70 percent of the body’s immunity is attributed to the gut, maintaining a healthy balance can be critical.
One should also look at the oral microbiome as it is “upstream” from the gut and is responsible for gut and metabolic support. An example of this is in nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule for insulin, as well as an important vascular dilator (medicines that dilate or widen the blood vessels). Without the presence of the appropriate oral bacteria, the body will not be able to convert nitrate-rich foods to nitric oxide.
Why are you so passionate about complementary medicine?
More specifically, I’m passionate about personalized health as it relates to the unique wellness packages we have put together. Very few people know that there are natural clinical protocols to help them experience optimal health. The potential of being the one to share this education is of particular interest. It almost feels like a divinely-inspired mandate.
Learn More:
Nigel Reid Practices at All Care Chiropractic located at 1425 Light Street, Baltimore, MD. – Second Floor
Website: linktr.ee/trendimmune
Email: info@trendimmune.com
Nigel Reid, Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in Nutritional Immunology and Endocrinology, is capable of solving immune challenges that traditional therapies cannot. His work is recognized as clinically therapeutic.
“She was receiving twice weekly check-ups and immediately she had improved energy, even at this end stage of her condition. She lived for six months after the prognosis,"
"I’m passionate about personalized health ... Very few people know that there are natural clinical protocols to help them experience optimal health."