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What are antivitamins

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Antivitamins are substances that inhibit the biological function of the real vitamin [ <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5369031/" target="_blank" data-ref="Focus: Drug Development: Penicillin&rsquo;s Discovery and Antibiotic Resistance: Lessons for the Future?" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a> ]. Some antivitamins have a similar chemical structure to those of the actual vitamin, the action of which blocks or restricts and can become their substitutes. And&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200824131805.htm" target="_blank" data-ref="" rel="noopener">not only that</a>&nbsp;- antivitamins turn into "false" vitamins and become toxic to bacteria, which is catastrophic for them. It turns out that antivitamins are not a whole new concept in the world of biophysical chemistry. A slightly more in-depth study takes us <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/53B23EA5D9F6E8FB6D1C6AFAC6ACBFA4/S0007114549000670a.pdf/div-class-title-antivitamins-and-other-factors-influencing-vitamin-activity-div.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to the Antivitamins and Other Factors Influenced Vitamin Activity report, compiled</a> in 1948&nbsp; at a conference examining the effects of certain antivitamins.&nbsp;

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[&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/antivitamins-and-other-factors-influencing-vitamin-activity/53B23EA5D9F6E8FB6D1C6AFAC6ACBFA4" target="_blank" data-ref="Antivitamins and Other Factors Influencing Vitamin Activity | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;].

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Contrary to expectations, medications are a common group of vitamin inhibitors, as well as stress on the human body in everyday life. Different substances and stress reduce the action of specific vitamins, causing problems in the human body and an imbalance of processes in it.&nbsp;

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Antivitamins do exactly what their name suggests: they stop the functioning of vitamins. As we approach the end of the antibiotic era due to the rapid pace at which bacteria develop resistance to miracle drugs, researchers are increasingly looking at antivitamins as the basis for a new class of drugs that could potentially replace antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.&nbsp;

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The discovery of a team of German researchers

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Scientific data unequivocally shows that the resistance of pathogens is growing, and therefore it is extremely important that scientists identify a class of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513277/" target="_blank" data-ref="Access denied - NCBI Bookshelf" rel="noopener">drugs that could replace antibiotics [</a> [ref. 4] ]. One of them could potentially be the so-called "antivitamins."

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The first and very important step is to understand how antivitamins work so that we can use them. For example, the antivitamin, which "cancels" vitamin B1, differs from the vitamin with only a single atom, and it is seemingly insignificant. At first glance, that shouldn't be enough, but it is. And researchers from the University of G&ouml;ttingen noted the same conclusion in their study documenting their discovery.

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The antivitamin B1 occurs naturally and is produced by bacteria as a means of destroying competing bacteria. Its critical atom appears in an apparently insignificant place, deepening the mystery.

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To see how this single atom does such an effective job, the researchers used high-resolution protein crystallography. This allows them to observe the interaction between antivitamin B1 and B1 at the atomic level.

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What they notice is that the antivitamin completely interrupts the "dance of protons", which is observed in functioning proteins. Lead scientist in the research team Dr Kai Titman says that "only one additional atom in the antivitamin acts as a grain in a complex system of speeds, blocking its finely tuned mechanics."&nbsp;

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The extremely interesting discovery in this study is that although the inhibitory effect of antivitamin B1 on the functioning of B1 in bacteria, it does not interfere with the vitamin in humans. This information gives us hope that antivitamins can be developed to work to neutralize pathogens without harming our health.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Antivitamins are substances that inactivate or destroy vitamins or inhibit the activity of vitamin in metabolic reaction. The possibility that antivitamins at some point are ready to replace antibiotics is on our horizon, and the most important thing is to fully reveal their mechanisms of action. Antivitamins have actually been used in the development of antibiotic and antiproliferative drugs, such as prontozil and aminopterin. And already there are some antivitamin drugs that are used, in particular antagonists of vitamins B12, B9 and K. It is only a matter of time before we understand what the development of medicine will be in this direction - and hope it is sooner to face antibiotic resistance.

Focusing on Antivitamins - possible substitutes for antibiotics

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Antivitamins on focus - possible substitutes for antibiotics

Бетина Цветкова

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"The greatest power is thought. Whatever we think, we build from invisible matter something that draws strength to ourselves to help or harm us, according to the nature of our thoughts. Therefore, the first step is to manage our thoughts through our reasoning. And the second step requires us to develop a habit of positive thinking. There is no doctor who can eliminate the diseases of the body and soul, for they are eliminated by joyful thought."

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These are very wise and insightful words uttered by the infamous Peter Dimkov the Healer [ref.1]. It would be very nice if a man like him could be among us in the midst of a severe pandemic of COVID-19, against which all branches of medicine join forces altogether.

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Petar Dimkov owns the nickname "The Healer". He has left us an incredible wealth in the form of thousands of recipes for a variety of health problems and valuable life lessons for faith, empathy and acceptance of higher thought. He has drawn inspiration from his mother Ekaterina Dimkova, who has long sought and recorded folk recipes for treatment and passed on the covenant to her son.

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What is the story of Petar Dimkov, what his daughter reveals about him and the books he left us, we will share with you in today's article.

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Who is Petar Dimkov

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Born in 1886, in the family of a priest and herbalist, Dimkov from a young age was brought up in patriotism and respect for the great mother Nature. At just 20 years old, he was appointed lieutenant in the Dragoman Regiment in the Caribrod.

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In 1899 he went to St. Petersburg (Russia), together with his older brother Dimitar, to study with a scholarship in the military academy. At the same time he attended lectures at the medical university, completed a course in homeopathy and also showed interest in lectures in traditional Tibetan medicine. During his studies, Dimkov read the books of Dr. Ignatz von Peczely, the father of iridology, which will later become the preferred diagnostic method for Dimkov.

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Petar Dimkov was also a participant in three wars - the Balkan, Second Balkan and First World Wars, and was repeatedly wounded. During his service in the army, he was awarded all the medals of valor that were once awarded in Bulgaria. As an acting officer in Karlovo in 1933, he rescued Levski's home and prevented it from destruction.

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How does he get the nickname "The Healer"

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Even in his childhood he was attracted to the healing power of herbs, following the family traditions and guidelines of his mother Ekaterina. In his book "Bulgarian Folk Medicine. Volume 1" Dimkov shares:

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In 1900, when I was 14-years old, she handed me her notebooks with advice to continue searching for and recording the methods and means by which our people had been treated over the centuries. That's what I've been doing for 75 years.'

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In 1936, due to his Republican beliefs and though character, Dimkov retired early from the army. Years of misery followed for his family. His friend, an immigrant to the United States, offered him a home in America. However, the proud Bulgarian firmly refused because of his belief that "our people are great and the land is amazing".

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In these years of poverty and hopelessness, Dimkov outlined a new path for himself - the herbal treatment. [ref.2]

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Dimkov traveled tirelessly in the country and abroad. He met Peter Deunov and became his ardent follower and disciple. Dimkov then started practicing traditional medicine, iridology and herbal treatment (phytotherapy). Besides all this, the Healer is a great supporter of the ideas of vegetarianism and life according to the laws of nature and space.

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About this side of him we are being told later by his daughter in an interview with Portal 12 - Dimkov and his entire family lived according to the canons of Christianity even in the troubled communist years and did not spare his powers to see everyone. Although the visits severely exhausted him, both mentally and physically, this did not in any way stop him from fulfilling the mission to which he devoted himself. Namely - to treat people according to folk medicine. The main principles Dimkov derives from it and observes in his treatment sessions with the people he treats tirelessly are:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Healing occurs with natural native means.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The final target of the treatment is general strengthening of the body by changing the way of eating and living.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Treatment should always be individual - according to the disease, the person and his condition.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">To impact not only the affected organ or system, but also the whole organism (which is the basis of holistic medicine).</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">With the help of suggestion and self-suggestion to create confidence in the patient for successful recovery. This is also confirmed by his daughter - the artist Lily Dimkova, adding that both healthy and sick people should practice self-suggestion, because thought has the power to change the subconsciousness.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">He denies using technical equipment and machines, instead studying the usefulness of means such as compresses, baths, massages, fasting, raw foodism and more.</li>
</ul>

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The recipes of Petar Dimkov

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No disease that cannot be cured is the Healer's only rule. And perhaps his unshakable faith is rooted in the healing power of his rule. And morale, according to Dimkov, is the only guarantee of good health. He adds: "Illness is the result of lying. Breaking the law of truth leads to illness. The truth brings health. It revives, renews, rejuvenates."

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At the basics of folk medicine, which Peter Dimkov practiced, are the recipes for various health problems. In his books you will find recipes for the most trivial things like the cold and the flu, as well as for various problems such as muscle spasms, curvature of the spine, acute rheumatism, stuttering and pelting, headache, meningitis, reproductive problems, paralysis of limbs and many more.

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Those recipes have helped thousands of people to heal, and at a later stage numerous scientific works establish the effectiveness of the natural means used by the Healer. This is yet another proof that phytotherapy in particular and folk medicine in general can help with a wide range of health problems and more importantly: science supports their usefulness.

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Diving into the world of Dimkov's recipes, we find an inexhaustible source of knowledge, which is applied not only to the treatment of the sick organ, but also to achieve a general strengthening effect on the whole organism.

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Some of his most famous recipe books are:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">"Hygiene and healing of the soul"</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">"Bulgarian Folk Medicine: Natural Treatment and Natural Life - Volume 1-3"</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">"Let's live one hundred years - Tips and recipes of the herb healer Petar Dimkov"</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">"Tips and recipes of Petar Dimkov for healing with fasting and treatment with water"</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">"Live for 100 years" and more.</li>
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In 1944, the published "Handbook of Natural Healing and Living" by Petar Dimkov was included in the list of books banned in Bulgaria, and almost all of its specimens were destroyed. At the same time, the authorities officially forbid him from treatment. Dimkov, however, continues to do so, of course - secretly and in the following decades he saved hundreds of lives. After 1989 and the end of political censorship, Petar Dimkov's books and writings became very popular again, and people began to look for his knowledge and healing skills.

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The twelve "golden herbs of Petar Dimkov"

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Through phytotherapy - treatment with herbs, the Healer discovers and applies his own unique combinations of herbs, to which one should treat with particular care. There are some golden rules that the Healer hands over to us regarding the collection, preservation and preparation of medicinal herbs in order to have the best preserved qualities and useful effect:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Herbs should be picked fresh in early spring, and for winter, dried herbs should be prepared.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The timing of picking is important according to when the concentration of medicinal active ingredients is highest. For example, the roots are digging up in early spring or autumn. The fruits are collected during their maturation.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proceed very carefully with the collection and avoid the use of plastic bags that suffocate herbs.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Only visibly healthy and clean plants are picked, which do not get sick and do not have parasites on them.</li>
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Here are these herbs and their applications in the folk medicine of Petar Dimkov:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Agrimonia (Agrimonia eupatoria) - a herb that is used for sore throat, upset stomach, mild diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, gallbladder disorders, fluid retention. Petar Dimkov has also come up with a special recipe for blood purification, which includes all 12 herbs with 30 g. of each of them. Agrimony in his recipes is also recomended for losing excess weight.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pine tips (Pinus sylvestris L.) - contains valuable essential oil, resinous substances, vitamin C and other useful components. They are found in recipes for bronchitis, atherosclerosis, cleansing blood from toxins and maintaining a normal weight.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Speedwells&nbsp;("chief healer") (Veronica, plantaginaceae family) - applied for cough, bronchitis [ref. 6], diarrhea, chronic eczema, healing action against neurosis induced by mental overload, etc. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nettle leaf (Urtica Dioica) - nettle has a proven diuretic, hemostatic and tonic effect. Also in scientific publications,the antioxidant, anti-ulcer and analgesic property of nettle is proven: Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer and analgesic activities of nettle (Urtica dioica L.). [ref.3]. There is evidence of effectiveness of nettle in arthritis, which we find in Evidence for antirheumatic effectiveness of Herba Urticae dioicae in acute arthritis: A pilot study [ref.4]. It is also used as a tool against springtime lethargy and anemia. In Dimkov's recipes, nettle is found as an integral part of tinctures or cosmetic formulas, in decoctions to alkalize the body and accelerate hair growth.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - the beautiful yellow herb is beneficial as a tincture for nervous disorders and nerve diseases, and these effects are described in a small number of publications [ref.5]. The herb can also be enjoyed as a tea or baths can be made on half the body.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Yellow yarrow (Achillea clypeolata) -this perennial plant promotes normal digestion, can be applied topically to relieve skin rashes and itching [ref. 7, 8], it also relieves allergy symptoms, lowers high temperature, counteracts menorrhagia (abnormally profuse or prolonged menstrual bleeding), muscle spasms and others.</li>
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There are six more amazing golden herbs, which we will present to you in the second part of this topic. Now enjoy the majesty and beauty of St. John's Wort.

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Post: Petar Dimkov: Real lives the one who does not live for himself!, <a href="https://portal12.bg/publikatsii/Petyr-Dimkov-Istinski-zhivee-onya-koyto-ne-zhivee-za-sebe-si-.p7904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://portal12.bg/publikatsii/Petyr-Dimkov-Istinski-zhivee-onya-koyto-ne-zhivee-za-sebe-si-.p7904</a> </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The healing secrets of Colonel Petar Dimkov, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0wjTH65Ngs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0wjTH65Ngs</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Gülçin I, Küfrevioglu OI, Oktay M, Büyükokuroglu ME. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer and analgesic activities of nettle (Urtica dioica L.). J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Feb;90(2-3):205-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2003.09.028. PMID: 15013182. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15013182/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15013182/</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chrubasik S, Enderlein W, Bauer R, Grabner W. Evidence for antirheumatic effectiveness of Herba Urticae dioicae in acute arthritis: A pilot study. Phytomedicine. 1997 Jun;4(2):105-8. doi: 10.1016/S0944-7113(97)80052-9. PMID: 23195396. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23195396/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23195396/</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Klemow KM, Bartlow A, Crawford J, et al. Medical Attributes of St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor &amp; Francis; 2011. Chapter 11. Available from: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92750/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92750/</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/Antioxidant_and_Antimicrobial_Properties_of_Veronica_spicata_L_Plantaginaceae_26028041?&amp;ap=h" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/Antioxidant_and_Antimicrobial_Properties_of_Veronica_spicata_L_Plantaginaceae_26028041?&amp;ap=h</a> </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Saeidnia S, Gohari A, Mokhber-Dezfuli N, Kiuchi F. A review on phytochemistry and medicinal properties of the genus Achillea. Daru. 2011;19(3):173-186. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/</a> </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/achillea_filipendulina_lam_chemical_constituents_and_antimicrobial_activities_of_essential_oil_of_stem_leaf_and_flower_32239617?&amp;ap=h" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/achillea_filipendulina_lam_chemical_constituents_and_antimicrobial_activities_of_essential_oil_of_stem_leaf_and_flower_32239617?&amp;ap=h</a> </li>
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A measure of every meal and positive thinking on every issue. Cultivating kindness and preserving positive thoughts and actions. Faith in the natural healing and recovery of the body. Faith in the gifts of nature and medicinal herbs. Release anxiety and life without stress. Instead, a life of understanding and helping our neighbour - a legacy that Peter Dimkov left for all of us and we will always remember and pay it forward.

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The recipes of Petar Dimkov the Healer - scientific reading (part 1)