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I n honor of Mother's Day, we have several great articles on women’s health and
holistic ways to maintain it. You'll want to read Dr. Tel-Oren's article, which
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Digital Infared Thermal Imaging. In Hormones 101, Dr. Kirschling quells some
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ing them holistically. There are also some informative articles on osteoporosis,
the importance of sleep, and cosmetic acupuncture. As usual, Dr. Bernie Siegel
shares a powerful and touching message this month, which is reprinted from his new book: Faith, Hope and Healing: Inspiring
Lessons Learned from People Living with Cancer.
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Inside This Issue Departments
An Interview with
NEWSbriefs
Dr. Mark Hyman 11
Karen M. Rider 6
11
Thermography: Prescription for Living
Radiation Free Breast Screening
Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren Bernie Siegel, MD
14 8
Osteoporosis:
Not Just For Your Mother COOKINGCorner
Kassie Kuehl
17 20 Paulette Mitchell
10
Cosmetic Acupuncture:
A Beautiful Alternative
Lynn Jaffee
20 GREYmatters
28
Hormones 101
Dr. Meaghan Kirschling
22 NUGGETSofWISDOM
For Better Health ~ Get Your ZZZ’s 30
By Cassie Weness, L.D., R. D.
25
MOVEMENTasMEDICINE
Caring for the Caregiver 32
Kelly Thore
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KNOWyourHERBS
Women & Weight Training
Phil Martens 25 35
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Nature and Global Teamwork: COMMUNITYresources
Creating Ultimate Health Care 42
Amy Greeson, RPh
38
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Ginseng...an Herb for the Ages
Joe Smulevitz, C.H., M.H. 45
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PRESCRIPTIONforLIVING by Bernie Siegel, MD
FAITH
God Handed Me a Gift
H ow many times do I have to have cancer?! I stood in
the center of my living room with the phone receiver
still dangling in my hand and raged against God at
the total unfairness and tragedy of my life. I’d just received
two phone calls within minutes of each other – the first coldly
to me. How ever had she known that was what I needed at
that moment? It was an amazing beginning to a journey of
informed me after years of international courtroom battle with healing.
my first husband, that I’d lost custody of my three beloved I wept as I read the book at home, here were the answers
boys. The second call, almost as coldly, was from my doctor I’d been seeking, and I knew this was an answer to my prayers.
informing me that my breast cancer had returned. God had handed me a great gift, he had answered me. The
What were my options? I had no money to continue fight- humility and gratitude were a welcome relief, a balm to my
ing for custody. I didn’t even have the money to go and see soul. It was a joy to look to God for help now instead of hav-
them. I saw no reason for a future and I was in so much pain ing to bluff my way through life, pretending to know it all.
that I could no longer stand to be inside my own body. Sui- In the next few weeks, with the help of God, I began to take
cide was an option. I realized in a moment of truth, though, charge of my life and my health. My scheduled biopsy was
that threatening suicide was yet another attempt to manipulate three weeks away, and I planned to make real changes to my-
God to my own ends. My ego admitted defeat, and I got down self before then.
on my knees in my living room and admitted that I wanted to I began rising at dawn and watching the first pink rays of
live. I also admitted that I did not know how to live, that all my sunlight sweeping the sky. I reached inside and thanked God
attempts at living life had ended in tragedy, pain, and illness. I for each new day, releasing tears of gratitude, which were fol-
let go of my life and asked God to show me how to live. lowed by an immense rush of energy that was none other than
Without knowing exactly where I was going or why, I got the healing energy of hope. I’d take bike rides, fully alive to
into my car and began to drive aimlessly in a haze of fear and the moment like a child. After riding I would sit on my couch
suffering. Fully alive to the realities of my life for perhaps the and practice the meditation and visualization exercises that
first time, I spotted a fortune teller’s sign and turned into the Bernie recommended.
driveway. When this woman answered the door she took one To my amazement, a visualization came forth from with-
look at my face and said, “I don’t know what has happened in myself of little birds eating golden crumbs; the little birds
to you, but this will all turn around for you in the next few were the immune system cells and the crumbs were the can-
years.” I hung onto her words as I headed back to the car and cer cells. I visualized the cancer in the form of golden crumbs,
continued my aimless journey. buttery and rich. I would follow this visualization by imagin-
I ended up at the public library in my town, a spot I’d ing a white light coming down through the top of my head,
never before visited. As I wandered along the shelves, my eyes flowing throughout my entire body and healing me.
too glazed to pick out the titles of the books in front of me, the One morning after almost three weeks of biking and medi-
librarian approached me. In her hands she held a book – Love, tating, I sat down on the couch to begin my routine. As I began
Medicine, and Miracles. She said, “Have you read this book?” my visualization of the little white birds, something different
I shook my head, no, I hadn’t, and took the book she handed happened. All of a sudden I felt the white light flow through
the top of my head with tremendous force and energy. I can
remember the exact experience – it was the experience of my
duality as a human being. My heart pounded wildly as this
tremendous heat and energy entered me. My rational mind
was saying “Get up! You are having a heart attack!” I ignored
it calmly, not thinking of anything but simply letting myself
go to the experience. I chose to let go and allow my being to
become one with that beautiful light, that powerful energy.
Moments later I lay slumped on the couch. What a feeling
– for the first time in my life my mind was free of all thought.
For the first time in my life I experienced a deep, silent peace.
It was like a smile in my heart. I knew, I just knew, that some-
thing wonderful had happened.
When my husband returned home that day I told him
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what had happened and then shared with him my secret be- gan the journey of healing her body by healing her mind. The
lief – that if another mammogram was taken, it would be clear. book may have inspired her, but she did the work that made
“They won’t find anything there,” I told him confidently. the difference. We can coach others but they need to show up
I kept my doctor’s appointment later that week. Before for practice and rehearsals or the best coaching in the world is
we began my doctor came in with the previous mammogram ineffective. With her strong, positive attitude and faith in God,
in his hand, placing it on the light board so that I could see she found an exercise that helped to change her life. Angela’s
the cancerous dark shadow that lurked within. I said noth- image of the birds feeding on the cancer gave her the reassur-
ing about my healing experience to him, but I expressed no ance she needed to know that everything was going to be all
fear at the sight of the film. I was in a state of balance with right. This peaceful image was not about killing the enemy and
myself, and I knew how it would turn out. The doctor left, I fighting a war, but about nourishment and healing.
undressed and the technician took a mammogram. I dressed I suggest you find a visual image that feels comfortable for
again and waited for the doctor to come back and discuss the you and provides you with hope and empowerment. I know
new pictures. But it was the technician who returned, “The a woman who had no results when she saw her white cells as
doctor wants just one more mammogram…” vicious dogs eating her tumor, but when the tumor became a
Actually, the doctor wanted eight mammograms that day, block of ice in her visualization, God's light melted it away.
before finally acknowledging what I already knew deep inside Remember to live each day to the fullest, and like Angela
– that the cancer was gone. He was happy and excited for me, did, take pleasure in simple activities that most people take for
but mystified. I told him about the little birds and the golden granted. When you listen to your inner self, all will be made
crumbs. I told him about the powerful white light. He looked clear to you.
into my eyes, took both my hands in his, and said with true ~Bernie
sincerity, “Call it little birds, or call it what you will, but you
are a very lucky woman.” Reprinted with permission from Faith, Hope, and Healing by
~Angela Passidomo Trafford Bernie Siegel, MD and Jennifer Sander (John Wiley & Sons,
2009). To purchase this new book on Amazon, visit: http://
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I would say Angela is not a lucky woman, she is an excep-
tional woman. Why call it luck? Why not give her the credit
and learn from what she did and share her story with other pa-
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1 banana, cut into 1/4-inch cubes wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the dessert to
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WISDOM for the JOURNEY
An Interview With
Dr. Mark Hyman
by Karen M. Rider
T here’s a revolutionary approach to healing or dramati-
cally improving brain disorders—from the severe, like
bipolar disease, Alzheimer’s and autism to mild condi-
tions that impair mental functioning, like forgetfulness, anxiety,
and mood swings. Mark Hyman, M.D. teaches you how this
The premise of The UltraMind Solution is that biology (the
body) affects the mind within a bi-directional system. What goes
wrong in the core systems of the body has an enormous effect
on the brain. To understand how the brain “malfunctions” we
have to ask, “What is causing these symptoms?” Mounting
is possible in his new book, the New York Times bestseller, The research shows it is a myriad of things happening in the rest of
UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your the body. When we address the disruption (or imbalance) in
Body First (Scribner, 2009). This month, we talk with Dr. Hy- the body’s biological systems, the brain gets better.
man, a world-wide leader in functional medicine and four-time
NYT bestselling author, about the true underlying causes for Q. What do you mean by a “dynamic bi-directional sys-
most mind ailments. Based in 20 years of medical research and tem?”
practice, Dr. Hyman tells us the science is irrefutable, the cure
for mind disorders lies in other biological systems, not neces- Most people understand the system from the top-down:
sarily or only in the brain. Dr. Hyman identifies the primary The mind affects body; unmitigated stress leads to physical
causes for imbalances in the body, how imbalances manifest, symptoms. The reverse, the bottom-up, is also true: When the
and how changes in diet and lifestyle will heal the body, in turn body is not working properly, it causes mental symptoms.
healing the brain. An example that most people will understand is low blood
sugar, which is a change in the body that leads to moodiness
Q. Many people are familiar with UltraMetabolism. How is and irritability. The underlying cause is not a mental impairment
your new work, The UltraMind Solution different? but a biological change in another system in the body that af- af
fects optimal functioning.
UltraMetabolism is an integrative, specific approach to
weight and metabolic issues. The UltraMind Solution addresses Q. The UltraMind Solution presents a radical departure
mood, behavioral and cognitive disorders ranging from mild from traditional treatments for brain disorders, even autism,
to severe. dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease. How is it possible to treat
APRIL 2009 11
underlying causes without pharmaco- ins—(2) stress, and (3) lack of exercise. lism, increase inflammation and offer no
logical intervention? These conditions create an inflamma- nutritional value.
tory response, which can manifest in the Sugar – or anything that turns to
Drugs may suppress the symptoms body in various ways [depending upon] sugar, like white flour—is a neurotoxin
and enable person to function in daily the composition of one’s diet and their that runs rampant in the typical Ameri-
living, but the symptoms [usually] return unique biology, genetic and environmen- can diet. Gluten, found in grains such a
as soon as the medication wears off. I tal factors. wheat, barley and rye, and dairy (contain-
advocate for nutritional intervention first, In addition, sensitivities to things like ing casein) are known to trigger allergies,
medication second. Interesting though, gluten and dairy; or nutritional deficien- inflammation, autoimmunity and even
for people who do require medication, cies of zinc, magnesium, and B6; expo- produce neurotoxic molecules that affect
many will work better when taken along sure to neurotoxins, lead or pesticides; brain function.
with vitamins and proper diet. A medi- and imbalance in the gastrointestinal
cal professional should assess this with system affects the body and the brain. Q. Why is gluten sensitivity so preva-
the patient. Any, or all, of these could be the cause lent now, if it has been in our foods for
An emerging science, nutrigenomics for disorders that manifest in the brain, decades?
examines how food affects our genes. such as ADHD, depression, dementia
The type of diet you eat can turn certain and others. Not the way it is now. In the last 50
genes on or off, thus blocking or sending years, the quality has changed; gluten
the messages that cause disease or create Q. What foods are toxic to the body content is higher and serving sizes are
health in an individual. Remember, the and brain? larger giving you even more of it. The
next time you eat that you are speaking gluten in food today is hybridized to cre-
directly to your genes. The list is relatively short. Avoid man ate denser, fluffier breads and super-sized
made, or “new-to-nature” molecules bagels. The increase in gluten hybridiza-
Q. Is there a primary cause for imbal- added to foods, particularly pre-packaged tion and the genetics of it create different
ances in the body that result in brain foods. Processed, altered, hybridized proteins that are much more allergenic
disorders? foods such as high-fructose corn syrup, than in the past. In Europe, there are
[The primary causes for] most im- trans fats, food additives and pesticides heirloom varieties of grains to which even
balances are (1) a poor diet—consisting in food harm the brain and the body. gluten-sensitive people have less or no
of sugar, trans-fats, food allergens, tox- These additives damage your metabo- reaction to common gluten-containing
foods.*
Q. How can a person still eat whole
grain high-fiber foods but avoid gluten?
I don’t recommend eating the pack-
aged gluten-free food [because] these are
no better than any other packaged foods.
There are a variety of gluten-free grains,
such as amaranth, kasha, quinoa, millet,
brown rice, buckwheat, some varieties
of oat.
Q. You have a mantra: “If it has a label
don’t eat it.” Tell me about this.
Two of the most dangerous chemicals
found in our diet are found in foods with
labels—high fructose corn syrup and
hydrogenated or trans fats. It is incred-
ibly difficult to buy [packaged] food that
doesn’t contain one or both of these
ingredients. Recently, health food com-
panies are producing better labels and
ingredients that are an improvement from
the past. Still, many of these foods lack
the vitality of fresh food.
Eat from the wide variety of nature-
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made foods that are available to you. and living clean and green at home and at about Karen’s promotional copywriting
Frozen produce, organic if possible, has work, as much as is possible for you. services. Karen resides in Wethersfield,
a lot to offer when fresh produce is not CT where she shares life’s adventures with
otherwise available. * Heirloom grains are not genetically her husband and daughters. Connect
modified or hybridized making the gluten with Karen: KarenM_Rider@cox.net. See
Q. Many Americans are confused about content more easily digestible for most ad on page 43.
what to eat. Is there agreement on any people. http://www.sustainabletable.org/
nutritional science concepts that con- issues/heritage/ Dr Hyman's UltraWellness Center is
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rather than education, which leads to
confusion and misinformation.
There is widespread agreement [in the
scientific community] on a set of nutrition
principles that I call the “nutrigenomic
index.” The basis is this: We should eat a
plant-based diet consisting of whole foods
that help regulate and balance the body-
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Thermography:
Radiation Free
Breast Screening
by Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren
B reast Thermography, also known as
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging
(DITI), has emerged as an indispens-
able diagnostic weapon in the campaign
against breast cancer. Recent medical
unnecessary panic and risky proce-
dures without benefit).
If mammograms are no longer recom-
mended by some medical authorities for
breast cancer screening, another diag-
compression of breast tissue. DITI has
been recognized as a viable diagnostic
tool since 1987 by the AMA Council on
Scientific Affairs and the ACA Council on
Diagnostic Imaging, since 1988 by the
studies popularized by the media have nostic procedure must fill the void and Congress of Neuro-Surgeons, and since
confirmed what we have suspected for digital breast thermography has stepped 1990 by the American Academy of Physi-
many years--that although mammograms in to become such a life-enhancing and cal Medicine and Rehabilitation.
may be useful in confirming and local- potentially life-saving procedure. A tumor must grow to nearly the
izing some established tumors, they are DITI is a radiation free, contact free, size of a small grape before it becomes
NOT an appropriate screening tool for non-invasive (symptom-free) state of the visible on a mammogram. Most breast
breast cancer! These studies indicate that art clinical screening test recommended tumors have been growing slowly for up
mammography has failed most women for women of all ages. This test is part to 20 years before they are found. DITI is
in providing safe, reliable, and comfort- of an early breast disease detection and the only screening method available that
able diagnostic experience because of its prevention program that provides women detects angiogenesis (a group of blood
many weaknesses: an opportunity to greatly increase their vessels formed by the tumor for food and
chances of addressing early stages of oxygen) when the tumor may be at its mi-
• its inability to detect a cancerous cancer and other breast disease. Unlike nutest physical stage of development (no
tumor in many cases (read on...), conventional mammography, DITI is larger than the head of a pin), and while
• the risks involved with high-volt soft completely safe and accurate for pregnant it is still relatively easy to halt and reverse
tissue radiation women, women with breast implants, the cancer's progression. It takes years
• the frequent "false positive" findings and women with large, dense or sensitive for a tumor to become life threatening.
of mammograms (which can cause breasts, since there is no contact with or With the current commonplace absence
of preventive efforts, early detection is the
key to saving lives.
How does DITI work?
DITI is a non-invasive technique that
allows the examiner to visualize and
quantify changes in surface temperature.
Metabolism within all our living cells
causes the emission of heat energy, which
is picked up by the blood circulation for
equal distribution in the body. Thermogra-
phy can register these heat emissions and
any areas of increased or diminished flow
of energy, thereby providing insight into
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Unlike conventional mammography, DITI is completely safe and accurate for pregnant
women, women with breast implants, and women with large, dense or sensitive breasts,
since there is no contact with or compression of breast tissue.
the functional physiological status of a of compounds (prostaglandins) that DITI
given area, such as the breast. During the stimulate the proliferation of small blood
exam, the sudden exposure of the breasts vessels, which are necessary to support In contrast, infrared breast thermogra-
to cold air causes healthy blood vessels to the growth of a tumor. These vessels phy is 86% to 96% accurate for indicating
constrict, unlike the abnormal blood ves- form a chaotic network of thin-walled, the presence of cancer in pre-menopausal
sels found in cancer which lead to higher blood-filled capillaries that traverses the women. There are almost never any "false
temperature readings in the dilated, tumor mass. This leads to a diagnostic negatives" (cancers are almost never
highly vascular, often-inflamed cancerous DITI signature, related to stereotypical missed), only what APPEARS to be "false
areas. This difference in infrared energy production of heat, asymmetry, and positives." Many of these so-called "false
between cancer cells and healthy cells structural differences seen with these positives" (discovery of abnormal find-
accurately pinpoints the tumor process. tumor-associated blood vessels. ings without "proof" of clinical cancer)
An infrared scanning device or "camera" of DITI breast screening may very likely
is used to convert infrared radiation emit- Mammography represent the "TRUE positive" findings
ted from the skin surface into electrical of angiogenesis that precedes actual
impulses that are visualized in color on Mammography is uncomfortable, at tumor development. Detection in such
a computer monitor. This visual image times even painful for women. It is only early stages is unreliable by conventional
graphically maps the body temperature, 40% to 60% accurate for pre-menopausal means (self exam or mammograms), since
pixel by pixel, and is referred to as a ther- women or menopausal women taking the tumor has not yet developed sufficient
mogram. The spectrum of colors indicate synthetic hormones, and considerably density or size.
an increase or decrease in the amount inaccurate for women with large breasts
of infrared radiation being emitted from (and completely contra-indicated for Early Detection
the body surface. Because there is a high women with breast implants). It is most
degree of thermal symmetry in the normal accurate (81%) with postmenopausal DITI is especially useful to younger
body, subtle abnormalities and asymme- women. Thus, it has a high incidence women between 30 & 50 (or sometimes
tries can be easily identified. of "false negative" results (that is, no even younger, for the sake of prevention)
Medical DITI has been used exten- findings despite the presence of cancer, whose denser breast tissue significantly
sively in human medicine in the USA, thereby missing the opportunity for early reduces the effectiveness of mammo-
Europe and Asia for the past 20 years (it intervention). Additionally, according to grams. Breast cancers tend to grow about
should not be confused with the older, the highly-respected Lancet Journal, up twice as fast in women under 50, and
less accurate, NON-digital thermography to 93% of the 5% of mammograms that this rapid growth creates much more
of the 70's and early 80's). DITI's major suggest further testing end up as "false infrared radiation, making DITI a life
clinical value is in its high sensitivity positives" (that is, follow-up biopsies in- saver for younger women. DITI is a must
to pathology in the vascular, muscular, dicated no cancer was present) resulting for women who had surgery, implants,
neural and skeletal systems. It can con- from dense or fibrocystic breast tissues scarring, or other contraindications to
tribute to the diagnosis and therapeutic that is present in up to 30% of women. mammograms, or who fear the radiation
interventions offered by the clinician and All these unnecessary biopsies are inju- or discomfort associated with mammo-
preventive measures (including nutrition, grams. All women with a personal or
rious to healthy breast tissue and carry
exercise, stress-reduction, Infrared Sauna, family history of significance to breast
various risks of which the patient is rarely
oxygen therapy, etc.) employed by the cancer, those with lifestyle risks (as in
informed. Furthermore, mammography
patient and her counselors. exposure to smoke), and women of all
exposes the breast to damaging radiation,
According to the National Cancer ages who are interested in early detection
which may actually contribute to the de-
Institute, the number of American women and prevention should seriously consider
velopment of breast cancer (according to
expected to be diagnosed with breast Digital thermography!
John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., an author-
cancer sometime during their lives has The results will either assist in di-
ity on the subject). Therefore, The Lancet
increased significantly over the years: agnosis, especially in conjunction with
concluded that mammography is not an
It was one in 20 in 1950 -- one in 9 in other diagnostic or suspicious findings
acceptable wide-spread breast screening
1995 -- one in 8 in 1999, and currently or in establishing of a baseline pattern
procedure. It is only needed to pinpoint
one in 7. Transformation of cells towards to which all future thermograms will
the precise location of established, well-
malignancy is accompanied by release be compared. Any changes indicating
developed breast tumors.
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departure from this baseline will warrant moved (behind a full privacy cur- 7-10 days, one color copy of the images
further investigation or treatment. As with tain), and a surgical gown will be together with the medical radiological
all other diagnostic tests, there is never a supplied. interpretation (performed by a board-
100% guarantee of detection of a lesion, • The thermographer must be in- certified M.D.) will be received at the
although DITI has been proven to be formed of any recent skin lesions on referring health care practitioner's office,
overall extremely sensitive in comparison the breast, which may cause false or at the patient's address (if self-referred
with other breast tests. positive results because of inflam- or if so desired).
mation.
THE TEST
The procedure is totally non-inva- Written by Prof. Adiel Tel-Oren ("Dr. T"),
Preparation for DITI Breast Screening sive, and the sophisticated equipment MD (Europe), CCN, DACBN, LN, DC
• Lotions or powder should not be used non-threatening, quickly quelling any (Ret.), DABOM, FABDA, DABFM (www.
on or around the breast or armpits apprehension the patient may have. The ecopolitan.com/doctor-t). Board-Certified
before the test. camera does not emit radiation of any in Nutritional & Functional Medicine, Dr.
• No smoking, vigorous exercise, kind. There is no pain or compression of T founded the Ecopolitan Eco-Health Net-
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prior to the test, because of their ef- from the device. As the imaging takes - Ecopolitan. For Thermography appoint-
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Osteoporosis:
Not Just For Your Mother
W ho thinks osteoporosis is a disease that only affects
elderly woman because they have fragile bones
due to loss of calcium? Let’s see a show of hands.
Whoever has their hands up out there, you’re wrong – possibly
of teens and young adults don’t get enough exercise; and that
American diets are the poorest they have ever been (high in
sugar and caffeine, low in beneficial nutrients). Now you have
more people losing bone mass in their early 20’s than ever
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dead wrong. before.
While it’s true that osteoporosis affects more women than And even if you are young don’t think osteoporosis cannot
men (1 in 4 women versus 1 in 8 men to be exact), when it lead to death. A very small portion of the public knows that 20%
comes to this disease, age is nothing but a number. Bone mass of those with hip fractures die and another 20% will never get
should be at an all time high between ages 27 – 33. While this out of long term care facilities – no matter what their age.
is well and good, the problem lies with the facts.
Cold hard facts have proven that most of us don’t start Osteoporosis Myth Busters
taking bone-building supplements until we’re already past our
“prime” and miss out on early preventative measures. Couple The real reason we’re here is to free you from the myths you
that with the sad statistics that 53% of young adults are already might have heard about osteoporosis and fill you in on more
so unhappy with their bodies that they take extreme measures of the facts. Let’s take a look at the top myths surrounding this
to lose weight (particularly the 1% that is anorexic); that 38% sometimes lethal disease.
APRIL 2009 17
Myth 1: Age Brings on Osteoporosis needs Magnesium. We now know that Vitamin D is needed for
proper absorption but Magnesium is needed in order for the
This is absolutely false. A strong, healthy woman’s body – liver to turn the D over into its active form, called calcitriol. If
regardless of her age – will be able to withstand the day-to-day this activation does not occur, the body will have a Vitamin D
stresses her body faces. After menopause, it’s true that bone loss resistance which will lead to only 10-15% calcium absorption
does start to decline but in a very natural way that still allows – a leading factor in osteoporosis.
the bones to renew and mend with ease. As you learned above, Calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D come full circle in the
age is nothing but a number when it comes to osteoporosis. fight against osteoporosis. You simply can’t have one without
What does bring on osteoporosis are some of the aforemen- the other or the cycle doesn’t complete itself. Aside from supple-
tioned factors including: unhealthy diets, little to no exercise, ments, you can get these vitamins from foods like dairy, fruits,
hormonal imbalances, internal inflammation, unbalanced PH veggies, and of course, some SPF free sun time (just don’t go
levels, low Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Magnesium levels, chronic crazy here, 15-20 minutes three times per week will do.)
stress, and the use of prescription meds.
Myth 3: Osteoporosis is Due to Faulty Bones
Myth 2: Low Calcium Intake Causes Osteoporosis
For healthy individuals, osteoporosis is actually a miracu-
Two of the biggest contributors to low calcium are a de- lous response that proves just how intelligent our bodies are.
ficiency of Vitamin D and Magnesium. Nearly 68% of us do We are all created with extra bone mass. Thus, if mineral loss
not get our daily dose of magnesium and with the recent “sun occurs the body can pull from those additional masses to make
care scare”, many people are coating themselves with too up for the lost resources and keep many internal functions
much sunscreen causing many Americans to become highly (including an important PH balance) in line. And contrary to
deficient in Vitamin D. popular belief, our body can then reproduce bone matter in a
Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin” is derived just a few weeks to repair the losses.
from, you guessed it, the sun. While those who are obese, dark Unfortunately, many individuals fall prey to “doctor’s
skinned, or those who don’t get outdoors enough are obvi- orders” when it comes to osteoporosis. Instead of taking a
ously at high risk of deficiency, a new crop of people at risk healthier, natural approach, they load up on prescription
are those who think they are doing the right thing by listening meds like Fosamax. As you learned earlier, meds can actually
to their dermatologist. While sun care is certainly preventative begin to deplete the body of calcium for one. Secondly, many
of skin cancer and wrinkles, a certain amount of sunshine is of these “bone building” drugs actually stop the natural bone
a necessity to healthy Vitamin D intake. Even if your body has breakdown/buildup process that helps maintain strong bones.
the right amount of calcium present, if there isn’t enough Vita- Instead a drug like Fosamax will simply harden the existing
min D around, only 10-15% of the calcium will be absorbed. bone. Although it may look like it is increasing density, many
Those who get the right amount of the vitamin often increase radiographic techniques can’t pick up on the fact that it isn’t
intake by 30-40% and, in these same individuals, osteoporosis new bone, but rather the old bones hardened.
prevention rates soar.
While Magnesium can certainly help the body intake calcium, Prevention is Key
its biggest role is bone formation. It is the co-factor, along
with its partner calcium, in all bone turnover. Even Vitamin D Early prevention is key. Don’t wait until the osteoporosis has
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factors and put them to good use as soon as possible.
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Your body needs more than calcium alone to restore the and Depression
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that help your body absorb calcium and maintain healthy col- 5 Top Health Concerns for Men
lagen levels. (Note: Collagen isn’t just in the skin – another
misinformed public myth. It is like the “glue” that holds our
entire skeletal system together.) Magnesium is one of the most
important minerals of them all since it helps the bones the
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Cosmetic Acupuncture:
A Beautiful
Alternative
W
e live in a unique time in history, in that as a Sung Dynasty (960AD-1270AD) and was used by the Emperor’s
population, we live longer than ever before. concubines and the Empress herself. It involves the insertion of
With an increased life expectancy and great tiny needles in the face and on points of the body. Based on the
improvements in health, many women and some men have ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, cosmetic
turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Bil- acupuncture works to increase the circulation of energy and
lions of dollars are spent annually on skin care products and blood to the face. This increase in circulation causes more
cosmetics that promise a more youthful appearance. There is nutrients, collagen and elastin to move to the face, resulting in
also a wide variety of more aggressive options available from photo © Yuri Arcurs | Dreamstime.com
a fresher, more youthful appearance.
cosmetic surgery to injectable fillers and Botox to help turn Because acupuncture stimulates the body to heal itself,
back the clock on aging faces. the effects of cosmetic acupuncture may vary from person to
For the many people who are uncomfortable with the person. Women who have undergone the treatments have
invasive nature and risks associated with surgery or injections, noticed a more even, glowing complexion, a decrease in fine
there is an alternative. For those who are looking for a safer lines and softening of wrinkles, diminished puffiness around
and more natural option, an ancient treatment is taking on a the eyes, and a general lifting of the face, including jowls. In
new spin. Lately, aging baby boomers have been turning to fact, in a 1996 study reported by the International Journal of
cosmetic acupuncture to look younger and improve their health Clinical Acupuncture, 90% of the 300 participants reported
at the same time. improvements, such as better complexion, diminished lines
In China, cosmetic acupuncture was used as long ago as the and wrinkles, and feeling rejuvenated overall.
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Because acupuncture stimulates the body to heal itself,
the effects of cosmetic acupuncture may vary
from person to person. Women who have undergone
the treatments have noticed a more even, glowing complexion,
a decrease in fine lines and softening of wrinkles,
diminished puffiness around the eyes,
and a general lifting of the face, including jowls.
In order for it to be effective, cosmetic acupuncture must no sensation to mild discomfort when the needles are inserted
also treat the whole person. As a result, many people report and some points on the body and face may be more sensitive
other health improvements from cosmetic acupuncture treat- than others. However, your practitioner can use various inser-
ments such as better digestion, decreased stress, less menstrual tion techniques on those points to minimize sensation. Most
discomfort, fewer hot flashes, decreased acne breakouts, and people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and some actually
less TMJ symptoms, such as pain or tooth grinding. fall asleep while the needles are retained.
Almost anyone can benefit from cosmetic acupuncture, but Cosmetic acupuncture is extremely safe. There is no risk
in general, people who are in good health will see the most of disfigurement and no recovery time associated with this
improvement in their skin. Smokers, people with poor diges- procedure. Most clients go back to work after having cosmetic
tion, and those who suffer from long-term depleting conditions acupuncture feeling relaxed and refreshed. Because cosmetic
should resolve their health issues before undergoing cosmetic acupuncture benefits your health and decreases stress while it
acupuncture. In addition, cosmetic acupuncture may aggravate improves your looks, it is considered a rejuvenating therapy in
migraine headaches. every sense of the word. It is truly a safe, natural and effective
The drawbacks of cosmetic acupuncture include the fact way to look and feel younger.
that unlike the immediate effects of Botox or surgery, usually
10 to 12 acupuncture treatments are needed to see results. In Lynn Jaffee is a licensed acupuncturist practicing in St. Louis
addition, while the results are noticeable, they can be unpredict- Park, MN. She is also the author of the book, Simple Steps:
able as to where and how much improvement is achieved. The Chinese Way to Better Health, which is available through
Many people who have never had acupuncture think of it www.amazon.com . For more articles, information about Lynn
as a painful therapy. In reality, most people who have had acu- or cosmetic acupuncture, go to www.acupunctureinthepark.
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and confusion when it comes to
hormones, hormone balance and
hormone replacement. The bewilder-
ment that goes along with balancing hor-
However, in recent years, the reputa-
tion of HRT has become more positive
again because of Suzanne Somers, Oprah
Winfrey, Dr. Christine Northrup, Dr. John
Lee, and others who started publicly
is going to focus on female reproductive
hormones and their role in the overall
health of a woman.
The three main female reproductive
mones is due to the misinformation that praising “bioidentical hormones.” This hormones are estrogen, progesterone,
the public continues to receive about the new approach to hormones has allowed and testosterone. A female needs all
research behind the different options. people to once again become interested three of these to balance and work in
in hormones and their positive effects. synchronization for optimizing health
Most women have heard of Hormone But there are still some who believe and promoting longevity of life. Estrogen
Replacement Therapy, or HRT, because that all hormones cause cancer. The real is the most well known of the hormones
this was a popular treatment years ago. controversy comes from the fact that and its actions can be summed up as
Many women flocked to the doctor’s of- replacing and balancing hormones has the “master hormone of females”, while
fice and took drugs like Premarin, Prem- a huge benefit to hormonally challenged progesterone is considered the “ master
Pro, and Provera in order to feel better women, but if not done correctly, the side female hormone of motherhood.” Es-
and decrease the adverse responses they effects can easily outweigh the benefits. trogen and progesterone levels fluctuate
were experiencing during menopause Woman are not, and should not, be will- depending on where the woman is in her
and postmenopause. Many women felt ing to feel better today if it could cause menstrual cycle and are responsible for
wonderful on these medications, but just enormous health concerns in the future. ovulation, menstruation, and allowing the
as quickly as HRT became a major part of If done correctly, though, that doesn’t body to carry a fetus. Progesterone and
hormone balance, it fell from grace and have to be case. This confusion stems estrogen work synergistically not only to
it fell hard. This downfall came from the from the fact that there is a distinct dif- allow the ability to reproduce, but also
publishing of the Woman’s Health Initia- ference between approaches to hormone to protect the uterus, breasts, vaginal
tive that came out in the spring of 2003 balance. Not all hormones are equal, epithelium, blood vessels, and lipid lev-
revealing the adverse effects of these syn- which is why it is important to understand els throughout life. Therefore, it is vital
thetic hormones, including an increase in the differences. to maintain proper hormone balance for
uterine and breast cancers with certain both reproductive and overall health. Tes-
hormonal balance protocols. Types of Hormones tosterone is usually thought of as mainly a
male hormone, but females also depend
The media took this information First, it is important to comprehend on testosterone at lower levels. Females
and summed it up by concluding that all how each hormone works and how they create and utilize all three hormones dur-
hormone replacement is bad. This caused intricately work together to create hor- ing their lifetime, but the levels of these
such a panic that it is estimated over 50% monal balance. The body creates many three hormones do change depending
of hormone users immediately discontin- different hormones in the endocrine sys- on whether or not the female is currently
ued their hormones completely. Because tem including: reproductive hormones, in her reproductive, perimenopausal, or
of the aftermath, many people and physi- insulin, adrenaline, cortisol, and thyroid menopausal years.
cians are still afraid of anything that has hormones. In turn, they all affect how
to do with the word “hormones.” the other hormones work. This article Estrogens and XenoEstrogens
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Changes in estrogen levels are re- imbalance is stemming from and treat the persists, even though the history of es-
sponsible for hot flashes, mood swings, deficiencies and excessive states of that trogen replacement clearly shows that
irritability, PMS symptoms, headaches, individual accordingly. there have been numerous beneficial
depression, memory loss, weight gain, effects in medical studies done over the
and menstrual disturbances. Progester- Synthetic Hormones last fifty years. These foreign hormones
one deficiency can lead to PMS symp- do not stimulate the cell receptor sites
toms, changes in the menstrual cycle, Problems do arise when hormones as efficiently as natural or bioidentical
moodiness, fuzzy thinking, depression, become imbalanced. It is quite common hormones and usually introduce foreign
insomnia, weight gain, and infertility. An to see hormonal imbalance in females hormones that the human body cannot
imbalance of estrogen and progesterone of all ages. This can occur for numerous recognize. These pharmaceutical based
can also lead to something termed estro- reasons. When hormones become imbal- hormones are engineered to be made to
gen dominance. Estrogen dominance is anced in the female body, it is possible be as close to natural as possible to mimic
a term that is used frequently to describe to restore regular function by three ways. natural hormones produced by our bod-
a common hormonal imbalance that The first is by synthetic hormones that are ies, but do have to be slightly altered. It
occurs in many women and even some known by the term Hormonal Replace- is these slight alterations that cause side
men. This happens when there is an ex- ment Therapy. These are hormones that effects and potential harm.
cessive amount of estrogen - either from are chemically manufactured in a lab
internal or external sources- that is usu- and are pharmaceutically based drugs. Bioidentical Hormones
ally accompanied by a deficient state of These prescription medications include
other hormones, especially progesterone. Premarin, Provera, and PremPro. Pro- The second and third way to restore
This dominance can be due to high levels vera, also called medroxyprogesterone, proper hormonal balance is through
of naturally producing endogenous hor- is in a category of manufactured proges- natural, bioidentical hormones by com-
mones or because of an overexposure of terone called progestins. Premarin is a pounding pharmacies or natural supple-
foreign estrogens called xenoestrogens. synthetic conjugated esterified estrogen mentation of hormone support. The
that is created with horse urine and it has bioidentical hormones are compounds
Xenoestrogens are manmade chemi- been shown to contain ten completely that use natural sources for estrogen that
cals that mimic estrogen, and they are foreign estrogens that are not found in the body can readily identify and utilize.
becoming prevalent in our environment. the human body. These hormones are usually derived
Sources of these foreign estrogens include from plants, usually soy or yam, or other
plastics, prescription drugs such as birth Because of the side effects found by natural sources. These hormones are
control pills, and our water sources being using these forms of synthetic hormones created by special pharmacies called
contaminated with excessive estrogen. over a period of time, estrogen replace- compounding pharmacies to be exact
These foreign estrogens act as endocrine ment has gotten an extremely bad rep. replicas of the hormones that our body
disruptors even in small amounts and The public perception is that all estrogen organically produces. The third way to
can cause havoc on hormonal balance. replacement is dangerous to one’s health. balance hormones is through natural
Because of this, estrogen toxicity is be- This does not take into consideration the supplementation. This is achieved by
coming a concern. However, an impor- fact that it is dependent on the form of utilizing supplements in order to restore
tant concept when it comes to hormone estrogen given and whether or not it is proper balance. Typically the supple-
balance and replacement is that it is not replaced in conjunction with the other ments are significantly weaker than those
just ONE hormone that causes benefits or hormones. Cellular receptors in our body made by compounding or regular phar-
concerns. It is the intricate balance of all are made to respond to our hormones macies, but great results can be achieved
the endocrine hormones including estro- and significant problems and side effects by identifying where the body is shut-
gen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, arise when unidentifiable hormones are down and supporting the body through
insulin, and cortisol. It is important to introduced to the body. This fear that supplementation.
assess individually where the hormone goes along with estrogen replacement
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The main question that arises about Drug companies have no invested inter- inter of hormones should never be attempted
hormones is if bioidentical hormones are est in bioidentical natural hormones or because in order to restore balance it is
so safe, the research supports the use, and natural supplementation simply because vital to individually evaluate where the
so many women are feeling better on the they can only patent synthetically cre- hormone discrepancy occurs through
hormones, why is there so much misinfor- ated compounds made in the lab. And proper assessment. It is important that
mation and not more widespread knowl- if it is not patentable, it is not profitable. supplementation and balance be done
edge about the hormones? Unfortunately, Bioidentical hormones are derived from under guidance and with supervision
the answer seems to be due to money and natural sources and these natural prod- from a health care practitioner that is
politics, which is often the case when it ucts cannot be patented. Therefore, there properly trained in hormone replace-
comes to Western medicine. Drug com- is no financial incentive for companies to ment.
panies dictate research and a majority of push these safer hormones.
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For Better Health ~
Get Your ZZZ’s
By Cassie Weness, L.D., R. D.
A re you one of those people who
hits the snooze button multiple
times each morning before reluc-
tantly rolling out of bed? Do you long
for a nap many afternoons because you
• memory loss.
Furthermore, a study conducted at
the University of Chicago Medical Cen-
ter showed that a lack of sleep “not only
hastens the onset, but could also increase
as berries and cream or apple slices
with almond butter.
• Turn off the T.V. and computer and
darken your bedroom with heavy
drapes.
feel so lethargic? Are you experiencing the severity of age-related ailments such
trouble regulating your blood sugar levels as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and If these healthy habits don’t solve
even though you are controlling food memory loss.” (The Lancet Oct 99) your insomnia, the next step is to try
portions? When your boss approaches On the other hand, when you get a 400 to 600 mg of magnesium glycinate
you with a project that requires critical good night’s rest your body has sufficient at bedtime. This mineral relaxes the
thinking and problem solving, do you feel time to repair itself and to rejuvenate. muscles and can help calm anxiety, both
you need a strong cup of coffee to rev Adults need between 7 and 9 hours of of which help with sleep. If this does not
up your brain enough to perform? If you quality sleep a night for optimal health. work, then it is time to contact a nutrition-
answered “yes” to any of these questions Children and teenagers require even ist to inquire about progesterone cream,
or if you often feel just downright tired, more. For some of you, time is the only 5-HTP and melatonin. These are ways to
you likely need more sleep. thing keeping you from getting enough naturally improve sleep, but should not
Our society seems to reward people zzz’s. If this is the case, figure out which be prescribed without the expertise of a
for working more and sleeping less. You daily activity to do away with or to con- health professional.
may be one of many with long workdays, dense. But if you are one of the millions So don’t let another night go by
social commitments, late-night news and who chronically experiences trouble fall- without addressing your body’s need for
an unending list of emails that keep you ing asleep, waking in the night or both, quality rest. It could make a drastic differ-
burning the candle at both ends. The don’t despair – there is something you can ence in your ability to lose and maintain
pharmaceutical industry encourages this do! First, try these healthy sleep habits: weight, to feel good, to improve memory
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dysfunctional sleep pattern by offering • Follow a regular sleep schedule by and to prevent an early death.
drugs to help you fall asleep and drugs to going to bed and rising at the same
help you wake up. Now is the time for time. Cassie Weness, Registered & Licensed
the American public to “wake up” and • Before bed do something to relax Dietitian, is a counselor and nutrition
start making an earnest effort to get more your muscles and your mind (e.g., educator at Nutritional Weight and Well-
sleep. Here is why: Research shows a stretching or deep breathing exercises, ness. She has been a Registered Dietitian
lack of sleep may increase your risk of: take a warm bath, etc.). for over ten years in a variety of settings,
• obesity • Avoid sugar and foods high in car- but most recently has been focusing in
• depression and anxiety bohydrates - like popcorn, chips, and the area of therapeutic nutrition. Cassie
• breast cancer crackers - in the evening hours. resides in Otsego, MN, with her husband
• cardiovascular disease • Reduce or eliminate caffeine. and 2 children.
• high blood sugar levels • Eat a balanced bedtime snack, such
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C aring
for the
C aregiver
A
by Kelly Thore
n ill relative can shake worlds Dementia as likely to develop depression as those
– especially that of the famil- Dementia can be one of the most treating patients with other ailments.
ial caregiver. The stress of emotionally painful disorders an indi- The day-to-day outlook for patients with
providing sometimes 24-hour emotion- vidual can watch a family member go dementia can change daily, taking the
al, physical and financial care can take through. The degradation of a loved mental and physical health of a care-
a toll on even the healthiest friends and one’s physical and mental capabilities giver with it.
family members. Sometimes a caregiver not only requires consistent physical at-
requires as much care as the patient. tention but also a mental toughness that Stroke
Below are just a few examples of can be stressful, draining and frustrat- According to the National Stroke
health situations that require a caregiv- ing. And according to the Family Care- Association, 730,000 Americans suffer
er’s assistance. Other examples would giver Alliance, research has shown that from strokes yearly. Of those 730,000,
be cancer, heart disease, paralysis and caregivers for patients suffering from Al- nearly 160,000 will die – and the lives
the list goes on. zheimer’s disease or dementia are twice of those who survive will be forever
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altered. The aftermath of a stroke can stacles, from stoke-induced physical • You’re increasingly impatient and irri-
leave a person suffering with paralysis, debilitation to the day-to-day cognitive table with the person you’re caring for
vision problems and emotional volatil- struggles of patients with dementia. This You feel overwhelmed, helpless, and
ity – each of which poses a unique set of frustration can cause chest pains, stom- hopeless
challenges for caregivers. Stroke rehabil- ach cramps, headaches, and shortness
itation typically involves intense adapta- of breath – any of which can take a toll
tion for both the patient and the family on the health and wellness of a caregiv- Tips for Family Caregivers
– a transition that can be both frustrating er. According to Family Caregiving 101,
and stressful to an aide. one of the most important things you can Though done out of love, caregiving
do as a caregiver is to educate yourself can take a real toll, so pay attention to
Parkinson’s Disease about your loved one’s illness or condi- the preceding warning signs. The Na-
The effects of Parkinson’s disease tion, and with this knowledge comes the tional Family Caregiver’s Association
are vast and varied. The disease, which knowledge of which expectations are suggests the following 10 tips:
is caused by the destruction of nerve reasonable and which aren’t.
cells in the brain, causes tremors for One in five adults is considered a fa- 1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your
some and impairs cognitive functions in milial caregiver. Though having a family earned right. Reward yourself with re-
others. Parkinson’s is most common in member fall ill with an incurable disease spite breaks often.
those aged 60 or older, and an estimated can be mentally and physically taxing,
1 million United States citizens current- it’s important for these helpers to real- 2. Watch out for signs of depression, and
ly live with the disease. Many with the ize that they’re are not alone. One of the don’t delay in getting professional help
disease experience balance problems, key things a caregiver can do is ask for when you need it.
rigidity and loss of movement. Serving help. Reaching out to friends, local pro-
as a caregiver for a patient with Parkin- grams or support groups could be key in 3. When people offer to help, accept
son’s can be physically exhausting. helping caregivers provide family mem- the offer and suggest specific things that
bers the best care while also maintain- they can do.
Kicking Stress to the Curb ing their own health and wellness.
4. Educate yourself about your loved
Working as a caregiver for an ill Caregiver Burnout one’s condition and how to communi-
family member can be a strain to even cate effectively with doctors.
the most capable. But there are ways to Twenty percent of caregivers in the
identify, control and reduce the stress United States suffer from depression, so 5. There’s a difference between caring
that comes with being a one-person sup- it is imperative that you watch for warn- and doing. Be open to technologies and
port system. ing signs of burnout and take action right ideas that promote your loved one’s in-
According to an article published away when you recognize the problem. dependence.
by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Once you burn out, caregiving is no lon-
on illness and stress reduction, the first ger a healthy option for either you or the 6. Trust your instincts. Most of the time
step to keeping healthy when caring for person you’re caring for. they’ll lead you in the right direction.
sick loved ones is identifying problems Common warning signs of caregiver
before they become detrimental. The burnout include: 7. Caregivers often do a lot of lifting,
issues that cause the most stress are of- pushing, and pulling. Be good to your
ten those that seem to have no solution; • You have much less energy than you back.
thus, an important distinction for care- used to
givers to make is between the things one 8. Grieve for your losses, and then allow
can control and the things one can’t. • It seems like you catch every cold or yourself to dream new dreams.
While you can’t help how a friend or flu that’s going around
family member handles his or her ill- 9. Seek support from other caregivers.
ness, you can control the way you treat • You’re constantly exhausted, even af- There is great strength in knowing you
them during one-on-one time. The ar- ter sleeping or taking a break are not alone.
ticle suggests caregivers help distinguish
between the two types of problems by • You neglect your own needs, either 10. Stand up for your rights as a care-
making two separate lists – ranked in or- because you’re too busy or you don’t giver and a citizen.
der from most bothersome or stressful to care anymore
least – with concentrated efforts namely Kelly Thore is the associate editor of the
towards issues susceptible to change. • Your life revolves around caregiving, SLOWER Network of magazines. She
The only thing that can arise out of but it gives you little satisfaction can be reached at kelly@slowr.com
attempting to changing the unchange-
able is frustration – one of the biggest • You have trouble relaxing, even when
hurdles for caregivers to jump. Many help is available
ailments come with uncontrollable ob-
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Grey Matters! written to inform and inspire thought about issues of health, wealth and other grey matters...
“Bad” Cholesterol ? No Such thing.
I t looks like the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA),
in cahoots with the pharma-
ceutical industry (Big Pharma),
and America’s largest food com-
begin trying to heal the damage
by multiplying cells. Of course
each of those cells needs choles-
terol, so the liver begins produc-
ing even more in order to allow
panies, has done it to us once for release into the bloodstream.
again. And this time it is almost The reason for this is so that the
as scary as the problems with As- damaged cells can be replaced
partame, Splenda or Fluoride. with new ones.
Controlling cholesterol with However, if your arteries
drugs will not prevent a heart continue to be damaged on a
attack, and cholesterol is not chronic basis, the cholesterol
the cause of heart disease. This levels will remain elevated. This
statement is the clear and long standing belief of such noted is simply your body’s natural response to the healing process
research authors as Dr. Julian Whitaker, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and means that the real problem is whatever is causing the
Dr. Ron Rosedale, and Dr. David Williams. damage in the first place.
The myth of bad cholesterol began just over 50 years ago According to Dr. Mercola, by taking cholesterol-lowering
when several of America’s largest food companies felt they drugs instead of addressing the underlying problem, you are
were not getting their fair share of the oil business (cooking not only shutting down the body’s natural healing process, but
oil). Some of you may recall all the talk about saturated fats, you are also exposing yourself to drugs that are loaded with
trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and polyunsaturated oils. Also side effects – the most important of which is depleting your
the buzz became soybean oil, which had much less choles- body of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). And that leads to the ad-
terol, was much healthier, and was even grown in America by verse effects of liver toxicity, muscle inflammation and weak-
American farmers. ness, soreness, fatigue, blurred vision, gastrointestinal symp-
Even better was the fact that we could reduce our depen- toms, and ultimately heart failure.
dence on foreign oil (coconut oil). Of little consequence was In many cases, the damaged arteries are a result of in-
the false fear being spread that natural, saturated animal fats flammation, which is the body’s natural healing process in re-
were harmful to humans, despite the obvious fact that we had sponse to invaders. But like too much of anything, too much
been digesting animal fats for roughly a half million years. inflammation is not good and if the inflammation becomes
Overlooked also was the basic fact that cholesterol has a chronic, the body remains in a constantly irritated state. Then
vital function of transporting food and the removal of waste in addition to having elevated cholesterol levels, you are go-
from all the cells in the body. The brain consists primarily of ing to have elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) which
cholesterol and the majority of cholesterol is made in the liver. is not only an indication of internal inflammation, but is also
Cholesterol is essential for nerve cells to function and is the an indication of possible heart disease.
basis for the creation of all the steroid hormones, including One choice is to listen and adhere to current medical phi-
estrogen, testosterone and corticosteroids. It is a necessary losophy of taking the cholesterol fighting drugs called statins,
component of every cell in your body. while the other choice would be to begin work on lowering
If your arteries should become damaged, the body will that inflammation by natural means.
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by Bob Reece
The following list is provided by Dr. Mercola and illus-
trates eight simple steps to lower your cholesterol naturally.
1. Make sure you are getting plenty of high-quality, animal-
based omega3 fats (preferably from krill oil).
2. Reduce weight by eliminating grains and sugars in your
daily diet.
3. Eat the right foods for your nutritional type
4. Eat a good portion of your food raw
5. Get the right amount of exercise, which increases your
circulation and blood flow. This also aids the immune
system components to circulate better, providing a bet-
ter chance of fighting an illness before it has a chance to
spread.
6. Avoid smoking and drinking excessively
7. Address your emotional challenges with a particular en-
dorsement of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
8. Consider a hypnosis program if unable to follow the
above advice.
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NUGGETSofWISDOM
Did You Know?
The History of Mother’s Day in the U.S.
A fter Anna Reeves Jarvis died, her daughter Anna M. Jarvis campaigned for the
creation of an official Mother’s Day in remembrance of her mother and in honor
of peace. In 1908, Anna petitioned the superintendent of the church where her
Mother had spent over 20 years teaching Sunday School. Her request was honored,
and on May 10, 1908, the first official Mother's Day celebration took place at An-
drew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia and a church in Philadelphia, Feeding Fido
Pennsylvania. The West Virginia event drew a congregation of 407 and Anna Jarvis
arranged for white carnations—her Mother’s favorite flower—to adorn the patrons.
Two carnations were given to every Mother in attendance. Today, white carnations
are used to honor deceased Mothers, while pink or red carnations pay tribute to
M ost conventional pet-food brands
you find at the supermarket con-
sist of reconstituted animal by-products,
Mothers who are still alive. Andrew's Methodist Church exists to this day, and was otherwise known as low-grade wastes
incorporated into the International Mother’s Day Shrine in 1962. from the beef and poultry industries—
you know, inedibles you wouldn’t touch
US Government Adoption
with a ten-foot fork. When the label
In 1908 a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, Elmer Burkett, proposed making Moth-
er's Day a national holiday at the request of the Young Men's Christian Associa- says chicken by products, for example,
tion (YMCA). The proposal was defeated, but by 1909 forty-six states were holding it quite probably means ground up
Mother's Day services as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. chicken beaks, intestines and feet are
Anna Jarvis quit working and devoted herself full time to the creation of Moth- included.
er's Day, endlessly petitioning state governments, business leaders, women groups, And, if that’s not bad enough, the
churches and other institutions and organizations. She finally convinced the World's animals used to make many pet foods
Sunday School Association to back her, a key influence over state legislators and are classified as “4-D,” which is just an-
congress. In 1912 West Virginia became the first state to officially recognize Moth- other way of saying “Dead, Dying, Dis-
er's Day, and in 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed it into national observance, declar- eased, or Down (Disabled)” when they
ing the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. line up at the slaughterhouse.
Unless that can of Chicken ‘N Liver
Source: Mother’s Day Central
Delite explicitly states that it contains
FDA-certified, food-grade meat, you
should know that its contents are con-
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Go Back to Glass
• Glass containers are 100 per-
cent recyclable, can be recycled
endlessly and recovered glass is
used as the majority ingredient in
new glass containers.
• An estimated 80 percent of
recovered glass containers are made
Got Too Many? into new glass bottles.
• According to the EPA, 34.5
Give ‘Em Back! percent of glass beer and soft drink bottles and 28.1 percent of all glass containers
were recycled in 2007.
W hat is flat, triangular, metal and
hooks at the top? It is the wire
clothes hanger used most frequently by
• In some states, like California, glass bottle recycling nears 79 percent.
• Americans recycle nearly 13 million glass jars and bottles every day.
dry cleaners around the world. The Or-
ganic Consumers Association estimates
that 3.5 billion wire hangers are used Neti Pot for
each year by this industry alone. This
amounts to 195 million pounds of steel Sinus Relief
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used for production.
According to the Steel Recycling In- ith increasing pollution and
stitute, in North America more steel is re- chemicals in our environ-
cycled than glass, aluminum, paper and ment, there is an enormous rise in
plastic combined. Yet, when it comes to the number of people who suffer
recycling metal hangers, this proves dif- various forms of nasal congestion
and respiratory illnesses. Alternative
ficult due to the plastic coating used to
health practitioners throughout the
protect clothing from rusting metal.
world recommend the regular practice
If you have a wardrobe that requires of nasal cleansing using a saline solution. Neti is a gentle, safe, efficient way to de-
dry cleaning and the use of these hang- liver a good cleansing dose of saline to the nose.
ers, take note that it takes over 100 years Although the practice of nasal irrigation originated in India, today there are
for wire hangers to break down in land- numerous people in Europe and the United States who use this simple technique as
fills, according to Bob Kantor, CEO of part of their daily routine.
Hanger Network. If you find that your nasal passages are blocked because of pollution, pollen,
If you can’t reuse hangers, the best dust and other irritants, you may find this simple nasal irrigation technique to be of
alternative is to return them to a dry invaluable benefit to you.
cleaner nearest you. They, and eventu-
ally you the consumer, will appreciate
it since the price of wire hanger imports
from China more than doubled in April
2008.
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MOVEMENTasMEDICINE
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Bl rain
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A blitz is defined as a sudden, energetic and concerted
effort focused on a particular task. The term is most
recognized in the context of American football. In
American football, a blitz is an all out singular goal to tackle
the quarterback before he can get rid of the ball in his own
Blitz training is the weight training equivalent of burst
training. In blitz training you choose one body part and then
work that area to complete exhaustion as quickly as possible.
Blitz workouts can range in duration from one to 10 minutes
but typically can only be tolerated for a few minutes. To get an
backfield. The application of this idea in fitness is what we idea of what a blitz-training workout feels like, try this blitz-
call blitz-training. It is an all out focus on one particular body training workout for the chest using pushups.
part with the goal of achieving complete failure. It is extremely Start out on your toes and do as many pushups as pos-
brief, intense and can be applied literally anywhere. Unlike sible as fast as possible while still using good form. Your goal
other exercise protocols, blitz training has a style and ap- is too reach failure as quick as you can. Keep going until you
proach all its own and is finding increased application in a can’t do even one more pushup. Pause for no more than three
world where time is limited. breaths and then repeat. If it is no longer possible to do toe
pushups, then go down to your knees. Continue in this way
What is it? taking no more than three seconds to rest and recover after
you reach failure each time. Once the three-second break
A while back we wrote an article called burst training. The is no longer able to allow enough recovery to complete one
article touched on research showing that short, all-out cardio- more rep, your workout is done. You have just been blitzed!!
vascular sprints lasting up to one minute have profound effects
on metabolic fat burning. The idea behind bursting is to use Where did it come from?
what is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption
(EPOC). This is a fancy term in sports science that refers to the We use this technique out of necessity. The idea of tak-
fat calorie after-burn generated from short intense exercise. In ing time to drive to a gym, do a workout and then drive back
response to very intense exercise, even when extremely short, home is often enough to keep some people from exercising
several physiological processes ensue resulting in excess calo- all together. As we have progressed in our careers as train-
rie and fat usage long after the movement has stopped. This ers we ourselves often find it difficult to fit in a full workout.
mechanism involves lactic acid, glycogen resynthesis, fatty Rather than miss exercise all together we started to do exer-
acid cycling and hormonal effects and is the same biochemi- cise wherever we could; a set of push-ups to failure first thing
cal effect seen with sprinting, interval training and burst exer- in the morning, pull-ups to failure off of a tree limb, bicycle
cise. crunches for three minutes in between a commercial break on
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By Jade Teta ND, CSCS and
Keoni Teta ND, LAc, CSCS
TV, or a bicep blitz for 2 minutes between clients. And guess shown a one set to failure protocol can have significant ef-
what we found out the next day? We were sore. A sure sign of fects. Two articles published in 2007 one in February and one
a meaningful training stimulus. in November both in the journal, Strength and Conditioning
Research showed a single set exercise protocol can elicit gains
Short bouts are effective in both strength and muscle size. While the effects were not
as great as they were for multiple set protocols, the improve-
In the old way of thinking, it was thought that to be of ments were noticeable. The technique is even more valid for
value exercise had to last a certain amount of time (i.e., 20-60 beginners who seem to respond better to the one set to failure
minutes). We are not sure exactly where this idea comes from approach. The tools and techniques of blitz-training generate
or why people continue to perpetuate it but the fact is, one a little more intensity than a one set to failure approach so it
set to complete failure is a valuable and productive stimulus would not be hard to imagine an even better effect from blitz
to maintain fitness and even develop it. The idea that exer- type activities which often include multiple sets to failure in
cise has to be continuous for a certain time is a fallacy that quick succession.
has been debunked. Even the American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Blitz workouts and tools
have acknowledged this fact. In 1995 they released a joint
statement reporting short bouts of activity induce an effective The blitz workout is perhaps one of the easiest things to
physiological training response. do. Simply choose a muscle group and go at it. This technique
Whatever the reasons for the continued perpetuation of does not limit your exercise options but does usually only fo-
long duration workouts, one thing is certain; people are find- cus on one body part. In other words, you can mix and match
ing it more and more difficult to spend even 20 minutes work- many different types of exercises for the same body part as
ing out. This leads many to believe that they just don’t have the long as they are done quickly with no more then three sec-
time to exercise. However, done properly even a 10 second onds of rest. The workout is complete when no more reps can
workout of significant intensity can be a strong driver of results. be completed or 10 minutes are exceeded. If done correctly
If you don’t believe it, go talk to a 100-yard-dash sprinter. In this workout almost never takes more than 10 minutes and
10 seconds they are able to deliver an incredibly powerful ex- frequently ends in one or two minutes.
ercise stimulus that has definite beneficial metabolic affects. If First choose your body part. Then choose your exercises.
this 10-second sprint were repeated several times through the If you have weight use it but resistance is not necessary. Part of
day, the effect could be even greater. If people don’t have time the extreme applicability of blitz training is it travels anywhere
to train then we say lets take time out of the equation? That is and can be done with no equipment at all. Once you have
what blitz training does. your body part and exercise or exercises go at it as hard and as
fast as you can until complete failure. That’s it. You’re done. To
Blitz training concepts get even more bang for your buck, repeat the workout several
times throughout the day. It is not uncommon for us to do five
Two important concepts are changing exercise thinking, to 10 blitz workouts in a day working our whole body with
volume and intensity. little mini bouts done every few hours.
Volume is a concept that many personal trainers overlook. Here is a recent day of blitz training we did on a recent
Essentially the concept of volume says that it is the total vol- drive from North Carolina up to New Hampshire. At every
ume of work that is the driver of results in exercise. Whether stop for gas or food we hit a different body part. At one rest
you lift 100 pounds 10 times or 10 pounds 100 times is irrele- area we knocked out a blitz workout for the chest off of the
vant. The volume, 1,000, is exactly the same and therefore the parking curb with pushups. We got back in the car and at
results will be equal. In this way a lightweight lifted repeatedly our next stop did one-leg squats and squat jumps to failure.
over and over with purpose can generate the same response of The next stop had us doing pull-ups off of the frame of the
a heavier weight only lifted a few times. bathroom door at an Exxon station. The day was rounded out
Intensity is a concept that is a little more intuitive. If you with bicycle crunches to failure, upside-down pushups off a
run for 30 minutes at an easy pace or 30 minutes at a hard wall, and isometric bicep curls using our car. Six blitz work-
pace the duration of the workout remains the same but the outs with a total time of 18.5 minutes, a constructive day of
intensity is drastically different. A higher intensity usually de- exercise for us both. Next time you have some time to kill and
livers a better result. Intensity takes a back seat to duration are worried about getting your workout in try it. Time is no
in almost all conventional exercise programs. Given a choice longer an excuse and you will be surprised by the result. You
most personal trainers and exercise enthusiasts will defer to an wont be disappointed.
hour-long workout of low to moderate intensity over a higher
intensity workout of shorter duration. Drs. Jade and Keoni Teta are naturopathic physicians and ex-
However, when time becomes a factor the blitz-training perts in the science of exercise. For more information, visit
model can deliver a strong stimulus. Several studies have www.MetabolicEffect.com
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Women
& Weight Training
The Myth traverses a fixed track of movement. You’ll work your muscles
M
well but engage fewer supporting/structural muscles that are
any women worry weight training will give them bulky very important to overall body function and stability. There are
muscles. Regretfully, that fear has prevented a lot of also a limited number of exercises you can do on standardized
women from starting a weight lifting routine to slim machines so they can be less than all encompassing. Lastly,
down. Practically speaking, it is difficult for a woman to build you may find yourself waiting for a machine, which is disruptive
up a lot of bulk, even if they try. to a workout program.
Many fitness experts believe that free weight training is one
The Fact of the best forms of exercise when performed correctly. Free
There are countless other beneficial forms of exercise for weights allow nearly infinite types and variations of exercises.
women. Weight training, however, is the only form that builds Each exercise can be done through a natural range of motion
bone density preventing, stopping or at times even reversing without limits of a machine, which promotes flexibility as well
the degenerative effects of osteoporosis. Muscle gained from a as strength. Over time using free weight dumbbells can also
weight program can stabilize the body’s framework reducing the equalize each side of your body when, for example, one arm
likelihood of pulls, strains and sprains. Exercises done correctly is stronger than the other.
can improve balance and heal old and nagging injuries. Best of
all, new science shows regardless of age, your body is capable Free weight training is fantastic but far from easy to do
of building new bone, muscle and connective tissue. with perfect form and technique. After working with a trainer
for years many people still need subtle corrections on their
Weight Training Promotes Weight Loss technique, especially when tired. If done properly though few
When a woman (or a man) adds a few pounds of muscle, things will benefit you more in terms of improving how you
it speeds up their metabolism. That is because each new pound look, feel and your stamina,.
of muscle burns between 35 and 50 calories per day. Thus,
adding as little as three pounds of muscle to your body can have Give Weight Lifting or Something a Try!
a dramatic effect over time. Three extra pounds of muscle will If you’ve never tried weight training, you should. Be sure
burn up to 150 calories per day. Multiply that by 365 days in and start out easy and work your way into a more challenging
a year and you get up to 54,750 extra calories burned! Con- routine. If you want instruction there are many great health
sidering it takes a 3500-calorie deficit to shed a pound of fat, clubs and trainers in the Twin Cities that can help you learn
that translates into a fat loss of more than 15lbs in a year! That and keep you motivated. There are also many fun and effective
doesn’t even count the substantial calories you’ll burn during forms of lifting classes done in small groups led by a fitness
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each workout. Skip desserts, cheese and junk food as well and professional. Generally fitness classes are far more affordable
you can experience amazing results. than working one-to-one with a trainer and provide excellent
motivation and accountability. And if you feel weight training
Lets Lift, but the Question Arises: is simply not for you, find a form of exercise you enjoy and do
Machines or Free Weights? it regularly!
Once you’ve decided to try weight training, you’ll consider
whether to use machine or free weight exercise. An advantage Phil Martens is a fitness author, fitness inventor, certified trainer,
of machines is that they are in nearly every health club in the and the founder and fitness director of 501FIT (www.501fit.
country. Typically, once you learn how to use them it’s easy to com) in downtown Minneapolis. He is also the designer of the
do the exercises. Club machines are designed with safety in patented G-Werx Gym used in a new form of group strength
mind. So long as you warm up and use moderate resistance, training classes (patent pending). If you have any questions
you will have little risk of injury. about strength training, feel free to write him at Phil@501fit.
Some disadvantage of many machines is the exercise com.
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KNOW
KNOWyourHERBS
Holy Basil
S teeped in cultural
lore and replete
with medicinal
applications, it's not
hard to understand
prising that tulsi means 'matchless' in Hindi. Also, the Holy
Basil plant was so named because it was common in Indian
temples and courtyards.
WHAT IS IT?
why this plant is called There are two varieties of Holy Basil, the milder white, or
holy. True to its San- pale green, and the more assertively flavored red. The leaves
skrit name, Tulsi, mean- and stems of the red holy basil have a reddish purple cast. The
ing "incomparable," this leaves of both varieties are smaller than those of Mediterra-
herb is an important nean sweet basil and have serrated rather than smooth edges.
Ayurvedic herb. The stems and leaves are lightly covered with little hairs.
Did you ever Holy Basil is sometimes referred to as “hot basil” or “pep-
stop to think that the per basil” because unlike sweet or Thai basil, which have a fla-
healing properties of plants have not vor more reminiscent of licorice, Holy Basil is spicy and tastes
changed. What was a healing herb a thou- more like cloves. Because its flavor intensifies as it cooks, it is
sand years ago is still a healing herb today. preferred cooked over raw. Be advised, however, it is not in-
In the ancient world, healers were expected to terchangeable with Western (sweet) basil in most recipes that
know their herbs, and they spent most of their call for the latter.
time in the field and forest gathering green medicines.
Their knowledge was valuable, and they passed it down WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
from generation to generation. We are fortunate indeed be- Holy Basil is primarily used to combat stress, decrease
cause we have the opportunity to reap the benefit from the blood sugar and improve digestion. The herb appears to work
accumulated herbal wisdom from the past. Luckily for us, our as an adaptogen—in other words, it helps the body adapt to
ancestors discovered many healing herbs simply by trial and stress in a healthy way, supports immune function and bolsters
error. They learned the hard way that some plants heal while resistance against disease.
others harm. We'll never know how or what possessed them The whole seed acts as a bulk-forming laxative, soothing
to brew a pot of tea from leaves and berries, but it is nonethe- irritated mucous membranes and relieving both constipation
less remarkable. and diarrhea. The oil is used to enhance digestion and reduce
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of health care known intestinal gas.
to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout
history and all cultures possess herbal remedies based on the Top 10 Healing Benefits of Holy Basil:
herbs and plants in their geographic area. Many synthetic
medicines on the market today owe their existence to natural 1. Fever: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers.
occurring herbs, plants and trees. The original pain killer mar- For treatment of a high fever, a decoction of the leaves boiled
keted just a little over 100 years ago is a derivative of White with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed
Willow Bark; what is its name? Aspirin. Our knowledge of with sugar and milk brings down body temperature.
the history of all of the healing herbs are derived from four
major traditions: 1) Chinese, 2) Ayurvedic (in India), 3) Euro- 2. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many
pean (this includes Egyptian) and last but certainly not least 4) Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize
American Indian. mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves
In India, the herb Tulsi also called Holy Basil (sometimes cold and flu symptoms.
spelled "Tulasi") has been widely known for its health-promot-
ing and medicinal value for thousands of years. Commonly 3. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be tak-
called sacred or Holy Basil, it is a principal herb of Ayurveda, en as a drink in case of a sore throat. This water can also be
the ancient traditional holistic health system of India. Herbs used as a gargle.
lie at the very heart of Ayurvedic practice and Holy Basil is
known as "The Incomparable One," "The Mother Medicine of 4. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treat-
Nature," and "The Queen of Herbs." Holy Basil is so remark- ment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves,
able and has so many potential applications that it is not sur- sur with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis,
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asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the 10. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is benefi-
leaves, cloves and common salt can also give immediate relief cial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases.
in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of
water until only half the water is left, then taken. WHAT FOLK MEDICINE SAYS:
Preliminary research suggests that Holy Basil has anti-
5. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effects on the inflammatory, antioxidant, and in the case of Holy Basil oil,
kidney. In case of a kidney stone, the juice of basil leaves and antibacterial capabilities. In Indian studies mostly done on an-
honey (if taken regularly for 6 months) will expel them via the imals, this Ayurvedic botanical was shown to help reduce the
urinary tract. effects of chronic stress, promote wound healing, lower blood
sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes, slow age-related memory im-
6. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in those pairment and lower cholesterol.
with cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from it. Holy Basil has been extensively used for its medicinal
values by a number of cultures. Chinese medicine utilizes it
7. Children’s Ailments: Common pediatric problems like for stomach spasms, kidney conditions, and promoting blood
cough, cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to circulation, as well as for treating snake and insect bites. Topi-
the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their cally, Holy Basil has been used for ringworm.
appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
WHAT HAS BEEN PROVEN:
8. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an ‘adaptogen’ or Modern research has classified Tulsi as an adaptogenic
anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves af- herb. In simple terms that means that adaptogens have been
ford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons shown to support the body’s natural immune system while
can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress and relieving the body’s negative reaction to stress. Adaptogenic
purify the blood. herbs have been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese
herbal medicines for thousands of years to promote and main-
9. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the tain wellness. Many adaptogenic herbs have been referred to
ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will by herbalists as rejuvenative herbs or restorative herbs. They
cure these conditions. help the body adapt to environmental, physical and emotional
stressors, support normal functions, and restore balance.
WHAT NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS:
In an older human study from the International Journal of
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Holy Basil leaf was
found to be more effective than a placebo at lowering blood
sugar. A recent test tube study from the Journal of Endocrinol-
ogy may explain how this happens: The herb is thought to
stimulate the secretion of insulin, the blood sugar regulating
hormone produced by the pancreas.
Holy Basil contains polyphenols (antioxidants also found
in green tea and other herbs) that theoretically could help re-
duce cardiovascular disease risk: Some test tube studies sug-
gest that polyphenols from Holy Basil inhibit the function of
genes involved in fatty plaque formation. Eugenol, ursolic acid
and rosmarinic acid are the three active compounds that have
been identified.
HOW DO I USE IT?
Here is a guide to dosages based on the different forms
of Holy Basil:
• Softgel capsules containing standardized Holy Basil leaf
extract in an oil base (look for supercritical extract): Take 2
capsules daily with 8 oz. water, or as directed on the label.
• Whole dried leaf capsules: Take enough capsules to pro-
vide 2.5gm daily, or as recommended on the label.
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• Tea (Holy Basil is commonly referred to as tulsi on tea until the water reduces to half. Then you can either drink the
packages): Drink 3 cups daily. resulting “tea” or eat the crushed herb when it cools. Holy ba-
sil is one of those herbal teas that you have to develop a taste
• Holy Basil seed oil: Use 2-5 drops on affected areas for. It is described as having a hot spicy taste that is similar to
three times daily. that of cloves. You might find that it is difficult to find the fresh
leaves in the U.S., remember you can always used it in the
GROW YOUR OWN TULSI PLANT dried form.
If you are taking tulsi for stress relief, we recommend
growing your own plant from seeds or cuttings. To benefit Holy Basil is not recommended for those who are preg-
from their health-promoting effects, nibble on a few leaves nant, nursing or trying to conceive. This caution comes from
every day. You can also use Holy Basil freely in your cooking the herb’s possible (although not established) effect on hor-
and in making freshly brewed tea. mones. Also, avoid ingesting the oil if you have any type of
Starting with seeds: Place the seeds between warm, moist kidney or liver disease, as you may experience difficulty elimi-
paper towels for a day, and then plant them a half-inch below nating it from your body. There are no known drug interactions
the surface in rich potting soil. A sprout will start to break with Holy Basil.
through in 10 days. Once the plant reaches a height of about Be aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does
12 inches, you can 1) pinch back any flowers to keep it from not strictly regulate herbs and dietary supplements. There is
going to seed; or 2) allow the plant to seed and start a new no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products contain-
generation. ing or claiming to contain Holy Basil. Decisions to use herbs
While basil is found on every continent, tulsi or holy basil or supplements should be carefully considered. Individuals
(Ocimum sanctum) is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. should discuss taking herbs or supplements with their phar-
It is a bushy shrub that grows to about 18 inches in height. Its macist or health care provider before starting.
leaves are oval and serrated, with colors ranging from light
green to dark purple, depending on the variety. In the wild, Written by Wendy Evensen of Carolina Herbs and Candles.
tulsi is an annual, but it can be kept as a perennial by trimming Visit www.CarolinaHerbsandCandles.com for more informa-
it before it forms seeds. The plant has delicate lavender-col- tion and additional articles.
ored flowers, and its fruit consists of tiny rust-colored nuts.
A native of India, holy basil is now cultivated all over the
world. In warm, tropical climates, it grows as a perennial, but
in Europe and North America, it is considered a half-hardy
annual. Holy Basil appreciates full sun but will tolerate fil-
tered light and partial shade. Like other basils, it requires well-
drained soil and should be planted in the late spring to early
summer when day-and night temperatures are not likely to dip
below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). Note: it is known to have
a short shelf life, so pick immediately before using as it has a
tendency to rapidly deteriorate after harvest.
Holy Basil does well as a container plant and makes a
lovely and unusual addition to the home herb or ornamental
garden. It produces a pleasant fragrance that is said to discour-
age mosquitoes. For this reason, it is beloved by many as a
patio plant.
IN SUMMARY:
New research confirms what practitioners of Ayurvedic
medicine have believed for thousands of years: Holy Basil has
anti aging properties. Persistent use of this herb will help al-
leviate stress, and recent studies suggest that Tulasi may be
a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its
significant amount of eugenol. Studies have also shown Tulsi
to be effective for diabetes, by reducing blood glucose levels,
and the same study showed significant reduction in total cho-
lesterol levels with Tulsi.
Holy Basil is typically ingested in one of two ways ... the
traditional Ayurvedic method is to boil fresh leaves and water
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Nature and Global Teamwork:
Creating Ultimate Health Care
by Amy Greeson, RPh
S everal years ago researchers at
Harvard, led by John Burley, went
to the island of Borneo in search
of medical cures. When they returned
to the United States they analyzed their
on Planet Earth, approximately 55% of
our pharmaceuticals have been manu-
factured, derived from, or synthetically
patterned. Furthermore, it is only be-
cause medicine men, medicine women,
maceuticals come from fungi, bacteria,
molds, frogs, plants, and animals. It be-
comes vital that we strongly protect and
preserve all life forms. Tragically, today
we continue to lose environments, spe-
specimens in laboratories, working with healers, and indigenous cultures have cies, and cultures at an alarming rate.
the National Cancer Institute. To their been willing to share their knowledge How many cures have we forever lost?
surprise, they discovered that samples and wisdom that a great majority of How much wisdom and knowledge is
from a particular tree appeared to 'knock these medicines are even a reality. These eternally lost? How long will it take to
the socks off' of HIV-1 (AIDS). They ea- resources have given us pharmaceuti- truly honor, appreciate and respect all
gerly returned to the jungle to collect cals like: cultures ?
more samples, only to discover that the • Antibiotics like penicillin, cepha- We have yet to truly even explore
tree was no longer there... the area had losporins, vancomycin, and strepto- our world and its natural healing po-
been destroyed. To this day, we have yet mycin; tential. In many ways it’s exciting, as
to find that particular tree. • Blood thinners like warfarin (Cou- one can only begin to fathom the pos-
Nature has been promoting health madin) and heparin; sibilities. And, at the same time, it is im-
and curing disease, illness, and imbal- • Blood pressure meds/ACE-inhibi- portant not to be too eager to embrace
ance for as long as man has been on tors like capoten (captopril); everything just because it is natural.
Planet Earth. Indigenous cultures contin- • Anesthesia meds that were origi- Nature can heal...and nature can kill. (
ue to hold many of these secrets today, nally derived from curare; Some of the most powerful treatments
using therapies that have been used for • Statin drugs for cholesterol like we are exploring are coming from the
hundreds and often thousands of years. Lipitor, Mevacor, and Zocor; most venomous and deadly creatures on
Surprisingly, only 1/2 of 1% of all higher • Medications for diabetes like met- the planet.)
plant species on Earth have been exten- formin (Glucophage) and Byetta. One must exercise caution with the
sively studied for their medicinal value. selection and quality of the products one
1/2 of 1% ! These were all created from a 'blue- buys, and especially from whom one
From less than 5% of all life forms print' of nature. These examples of phar- takes advice. The Internet, for example,
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is an amazing tool yet it allows much ways. ery continue, as it has been proven in-
information to be given that may not Perhaps one of the most wonderful numerable times that nature not only
be accurate. Additionally, people who and powerful movies about the signifi- holds the secrets, but remains the great-
are eager to help—or to make a quick cance of nature, its cures and the preser- est alchemist and 'teacher' in curing dis-
buck—can be found everywhere trying vation of our environment is the movie, ease, promoting health and healing, and
to convince others about products that Medicine Man with Sean Connery. As re-establishing balance. Nature also
may not be credible. Unfortunately, it’s in the movie, nature's secrets are often teaches us that it is the symbiotic rela-
because of these types of situations that difficult to find and quite unexpected. tionships—the teamwork—that produce
we now have huge walls and separa- The Pacific Yew tree is yet another great the answers and the miracles... and it is
tions that have prevented the legitimate example. For you see, it was later dis- what makes it possible for life itself.
therapies from being more accepted in covered that it wasn't just the bark of
Western health care. the tree that produced the paclitaxel.... Amy Greeson, RPh is the President/
The beauty of integrative medicine it was the symbiotic relationship of fungi Founder of Healing Seekers, www.heal-
is that it combines the best of all worlds with the bark, that produced the pacli- ingseekers.com, a company devoted to
of medicine—from chemotherapy, ra- taxel. exploring the most remote regions of
diation, and pharmaceuticals to medi- It is vital that we preserve these Planet Earth in search of medical cures.
tation, reiki, acupuncture, shamanism, environments and these cultures. It is Amy is a lecturer, writer, and the Co-
and herbal remedies. Perhaps for most imperative that exploration and discov- Founder of Natural Discoveries, Inc.
of us, the ultimate in health care resides
somewhere in between. It’s remarkable
to think how much integrative medicine
is already a strong part of our health
care today: the power of positive think-
ing, meditation, vitamins, and the many
examples of products from natural re-
sources.
Take for example, the Pacific Yew
tree. The Pacific Yew tree was once con-
sidered a nuisance by loggers who rou-
tinely discarded it because it had 'no
commercial value'. A National Cancer
Institute program, through Research Tri-
angle Institute, isolated a compound (an
alkaloid) called paclitaxel from the bark
of this tree. Paclitaxel had an amazing,
unique chemistry that researchers found
to be tremendously powerful in the treat-
ments of cancers like advanced ovarian
and breast cancers. This activity was un-
like any other treatment in the way that
it stopped cancer.
There was a problem though, and
that was the difficulty in supplying the
raw material. In fact, it was estimated
that it would take 62,480 trees to yield
enough paclitaxel to treat the 12,000
American women who died of ovarian
cancer each year. (1992). Attempts to
harvest the compounds failed to yield
enough of the active compound. There-
fore, it became imperative that scientists
re-create the chemistry, or semi-synthet-
ically make it. It became critical that we
utilized the best of both 'worlds'. This
approach of finding the 'blue-print' in
nature and then recreating it in the labo-
ratory has been quite effective in many
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Ginseng…
an Herb for the Ages
G inseng has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for thousands of years to strengthen the
body and its energy. In North America, ginseng is employed for its rejuvenating and healing
properties.
The term ginseng refers to several species of the genus Panax, first named Pa-
nax schin-seng by Ness van Esenbeck in 1833, and renamed Panax ginseng in
1842 by a German scientist, Carl Anton Meyer. The two most commonly used
species are Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax
quinquefolius). According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, American
ginseng is more “yin” or cooling, making it especially useful in the
summer, and more appropriate for hot, nervous or high-strung
individuals. On the other hand, Asian ginseng is more “yang” or
stimulating/warming, making it especially useful in the winter
months, and beneficial for individuals with a slower, cooler,
and lethargic constitution.
For both American and Asian ginseng, the roots are
used medicinally. Asian ginseng is available in two forms:
red and white, representing different processing procedures.
Red ginseng is steamed with the peel left on and then dried.
It is more stimulating than white ginseng that is peeled and the
root is dried. Make sure the root is at least 4 years old for maximum
potency. The age of the root can be determined by counting the scars,
each of which represents one year’s growth. Ginseng can be used
raw or cooked. Root slices can be brewed slowly in a teapot for
an hour or slivers can be added to soups. The dried root may also
be chewed. It may be more palatable to soak it in boiling water
before using.
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Research indicates that ginseng is useful medicinally to in-
crease energy, stimulate immune function, improve the ability to
cope with stress, enhance concentration, and to help lower blood
glucose levels in diabetics. Additional studies suggest that ginseng may
improve the survival rate of breast cancer among women, may reduce
cancer-related fatigue, and help prevent colds in adults.
Ginseng contains compounds called ginsenosides, which are the active ingredients that have been studied scientifically.
When using commercial preparations, standardized products are recommended to insure sufficient ginsenoside content. Look
for preparations “standardized” to ginsenoside content of at least 5%. Ginsenosides break down over time, make certain to
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purchase product before expiry date on label. One of the most Ginseng is a difficult crop to grow, prone to pests and
effective ways of taking ginseng is in alcohol tinctures, as they disease, especially fungi. The plant is grown from seed, which
have a stabilizing effect on ginsenosides. As with all commercial is stratified (natural storage) from berries, picked the previous
herbal products, the most important factor to consider is the year. The seeds are than planted in the fall. They are covered
identity, quality and freshness of the ginseng that went into the with a mulch or straw during the winter, before they germinate
preparation. Ginseng can be taken up to 6 to 8 weeks continu- the following spring. Young plants have only one or two leaves,
ously, followed by a two-week interval without any ginseng, and three to six leaves after 3 or 4 years growth. The same length
or follow manufacturers guidelines. Ginseng, especially Asian of time (3 or 4 years) is how long it takes for greenish-white
ginseng, can be too stimulating for certain individuals. Check flowers to appear in summer. The flowers develop bright red
with your healthcare practitioner before using. berries in autumn, with two or three seeds inside.
History and Botany The slow-growing herbaceous perennial needs well
drained, clay based, loamy soils that contain organic matter.
People in Northern China probably began using ginseng The beds should be heavily mulched, although the plant does
in prehistoric times. The earliest written account of the plant not require much fertilization, as it is slow growing. Ginseng is
appeared in China during the Han dynasty, before A.D. 100. a low light requirement plant, doing best in deep shady forests,
Ginseng came into use in China around 3000 B.C., when damp woodlands and northern slopes. The root is harvested in
knowledge of its properties where introduced from Manchuria, the fall, but takes at least 5 years to mature as active constituents
province of China. The plant was hardly known outside the ori- become more concentrated.
ent until the early 1700s. A French Jesuit priest in Manchuria,
Pere Jartoux observed the Chinese use of ginseng. He published Asian ginseng is native to the mountainous forests of eastern
a paper, describing the plant and corresponded with another Asia, but is cultivated in China, Korea, Japan and Russia, and
Jesuit priest, Joseph Lafitau, who was living with the Iroquois reaches a height of about 2 or 3 feet. American ginseng reaches
Indians, near Montreal, Canada. Lafitau concluded that he a height of about a foot, and is cultivated in the eastern United
should be able to find the same plant, since the climate in States and Canada.
Canada was comparable to Manchuria. In 1716, Lafitau discov-
ered a similar plant, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius).
Exporting ginseng to China became big business. This led to ©2009 Joe Smulevitz, C.H., M.H. Joe Smulevitz is a Char-
an over abundance of collecting ginseng from the wild and the tered Herbalist, a Master Herbalist, a nutritional researcher,
plant was no longer plentiful. The early 1900s saw stricter North and author of numerous health articles. He can be reached at
American laws passed, making it harder to pick from the wild herbalistjoe@sympatico.ca
leading the way to commercial ginseng growers.
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