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by: Jordan Rubin
Almost 100
years ago, Nobel
Prize winner Elie
Metchnikoff detailed
his thoughts on
why lactic acid
producing bacteria
found in cultured dairy was
vital for living a long, healthy life. After
studying Bulgarian peasants that lived in the
Caucasus Mountains, he came to believe that
their longevity—they lived twice as long as their
European counterparts—was due in large part to
the raw, fermented dairy drink they consumed on
a daily basis.
Metchnikoff theorized that the good bacteria
in the “sour milk” consumed by these Bulgarians
were responsible for balancing the bad bacteria
found in the gut. Today, those familiar with
probiotics recognize that theory—and that is
why Metchnikoff is known as the “Father of
Probiotics”.
When you consider the “original source” of
probiotics, the “sour milk” of the mountaindwelling Bulgarians, and then look at probiotics
today, you are likely looking at two very different
entities. For starters, while Metchnikoff isolated
one species of probiotics (Lactobacillus
bulgaricus) from cultured dairy, there were
certainly others. Additionally, there were other
nutrients—vitamins, minerals, enzymes and
various probiotic-created cofactors inherent in
the “sour milk”.
Oh, and don’t forget, the original source of the
“sour milk” was unprocessed and unpasteurized
milk, a factor that is often overlooked.
Ever since I first studied the works of Elie
Metchnikoff years ago, an idea has always kicked
around my head. What if we could recreate the
“original source” of probiotics? Could we turn
back the clock, go back to the mountains of
Bulgaria and replicate their “sour milk”?
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fully clothed, and culturally diverse, would you think me crazy?
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milk” and look at some of its properties. They look like this:
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That’s a great starting point for a probiotic supplement. But, if we were going to make
an “original source” probiotic, it meant a lot of legwork for my team at Garden of Life®.
To start, we needed to take a virtual trip to Bulgaria.
The “sour milk” of the Bulgarians most closely resembles kefir and, to a lesser extent,
yogurt. We started by sourcing Bulgarian yogurt cultures and wild Eastern European
Kefir. These dairy cultures contain a wide diversity of probiotics, including Lactobacillus
bulgaricus, the very species discovered by Elie Metchnikoff. I was thrilled that we were
able to find these cultures. To me, they represent the true meaning of “Original Source”.
I also liked the fact that they were “culturally diverse”. Each RAW Probiotics™ formula
contains over 30 different strains of probiotics. Remember, there are over 400 strains of
beneficial bacteria in the healthy human digestive system. By giving you over 30 different
strains, RAW Probiotics™ is the most diverse probiotic supplement available today.
Those 30 different strains contribute to a high potency. In fact, with over 85 billion
CFUs per serving, it is among one of the highest-potency probiotics available today.
Of course, the original “sour milk” was a lot more than just probiotics—and so are
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One of the reasons so many probiotic
supplements have such large CFU counts
(colony-forming units—a potency
measure) is due to the fact that there
is an expected die-off of some of the
probiotics between the time they are
manufactured and the time they are
consumed. When you see the words “50
billion CFU per serving,” that statement
is often followed by the phrase “at time of
manufacture.” It is very hard for the consumer to
know—and have confidence in—the number they see on
the bottle.
4. Upon arrival, the probiotics
are immediately transferred
to freezer units.
5. RAW Probiotics™ are blended
and encapsulated in a facility
that is exclusively dedicated
for probiotics—temperature and
humidity controlled.
6. After blending and encapsulating,
the probiotics are immediately moved back
into cold storage.
For RAW Probiotics™, we wanted to remove the doubt. That is
why we use our exclusive eight-point Arrive Alive™1 system—a
“fresh approach” on how probiotics are delivered from the
manufacturer to you—works like this:
7. Finished bottles and cartons are picked and
shipped to the store in special insulated containers
(biodegradable – no styrofoam), along with desiccants
(moisture-absorbing agents) and ice packs.
1. RAW Probiotics™ are grown in a state-of-the-art,
temperature-controlled culturing facility.
8. Upon arrival, retailers are instructed to immediately
place RAW Probiotics™ in the cooler for display.
2. When the probiotics are fully grown, they are
immediately put into frozen storage.
The Arrive Alive!™ Potency Promise requires a great deal of
extra time and cost—but our promise to you is that we will
do everything we can in our power to ensure that what you
see on the label is what you get in the bottle.
3. The probiotics are packed in dry ice and then shipped
overnight to our manufacturing facility.
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RAW Probiotics™. Raw, fermented dairy products are
teeming with enzymes, vitamins and minerals. During
the dairy culturing process, enzymes are created,
specifically ones that help break down hard-to-digest
milk proteins as well as the milk sugar lactose. In
order to emulate this, RAW Probiotics™ contains
proteases—enzymes that break down milk protein,
and lactase—an enzyme that breaks down lactose.
Now, most people don’t think of cultured dairy as
a key source of vitamins and minerals. However, the
truth is, the culturing process actually creates some
vitamins, in addition to the fact that dairy is replete
with vitamins and minerals. RAW Probiotics™ contains
17 different Vitamin Code® vitamins and minerals,
including RAW Vitamin D3™, RAW Calcium™, RAW
Vitamin C™, RAW Selenium and much more. Vitamin
Code® vitamins and minerals are the only RAW,
ucooked, untreated and unadulterated with no binders
or fillers.
With over 30 diverse RAW probiotics, RAW
enzymes found in cultured dairy and RAW Vitamin
Code® vitamins and minerals, RAW Probiotics™
represents the closest you can come to the
“Original Source” discovered by the Elie
Metchnikoff—the “Father of Probiotics.”
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Omega 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9’s are fatty acids found in wild
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This energy-boosting vitamin does so much more.
GUEST SPOT: Baby Talk 34
Randall Neustaedter, OMD, LAc, CCH, author of The Holistic
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HERBAL HEALING: Fungus Fighters 36
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Here Comes the Sun
INSIDE OUT: Beauty at Your Fingertips 70
Stock your beauty arsenal with these antioxidants.
Diet and nutrient secrets for strong, healthy nails.
UV protection and first-aid essentials to
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FIT & HEALTHY:
Weekend Warrior Survival Guide 74
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Tropical Transformation
FOOD + FUNCTION: The Dish on Fish 80
A mother-daughter pair get a health
makeover in Costa Rica.
Be prepared for anything, from sore muscles to heat
exhaustion.
Why seafood is still a catch.
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Tropical
Transformation
T lush tropical jungles of Costa Rica was the setting
The
for a life-changing experience for Mary Beth Kaplan and
her daughter Becca. Their story (p. 58) is an inspiring one.
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Before attending a week-long “Total Transformation”
B
dietary program led by Kat James, author of the
award-winning The Truth About Beauty, Mary Beth had
uundergone a colonoscopy that left her with a severely
compromised digestive system. As a result, her weight
plummeted
d to 85 pounds at one point, and she was so weak that she needed
a walker to get around. In the meantime, daughter Becca, 17, was struggling
with what she calls the “beast” of food addiction and intense sugar cravings.
She would skip meals only to binge later, and was prone to hostile outbursts
at home. In a last-ditch effort to help her daughter (never imagining she’d
benefit as well), Mary Beth signed them up for James’ program.
Surprisingly, this was not a restrictive, low-fat “boot camp” style plan that
required excessive will power—or any will power at all. Instead, Mary Beth
and Becca enjoyed low-carb, high-fat foods that were satisfying and designed
to stabilize blood sugar. At Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat
in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, delicious cuisine was prepared from fresh ingredients
growing abundantly in the area: green papaya was picked from the trees, fresh
ginger root dug from the ground, and eggs gathered from hens on the premises.
The Kaplans are astounded by the dramatic positive changes they have
experienced as they have continued with their new low-carb way of eating at
home, including getting off the sugar roller coaster, easing serious digestive
issues, and being able to enjoy food again without guilt. Mary Beth is not
only back to a healthy weight thanks to improved digestion, but has regained
strength and energy. Daughter Becca is cured of her food cravings as well as
the related mood swings. What’s more, she has shed more than 30 pounds.
Enter to win your own Tropical Transformation in Costa Rica with Kat
James! Go to www.amazingwellnessmag.com for more information.
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Editor
Please email me directly
at [email protected].
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H E A LT H R E S E A R C H U P D AT E S
Blood Pressure Tips
Blood pressure rises with age but these are some ways to keep it at bay, according to
research presented at an American Heart Association Scientific Conference
Listening to enjoyable
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Eating whole grain
cereal on most days of
the week can lower the
odds of elevated blood
pressure by up to 25
percent. Eating more
fiber-rich foods reduces
blood pressure, cholesterol, and body weight.
Increasing the amount
of potassium in your diet
also helps to combat
hypertension. These are
some good sources:
• 1 medium banana
contains 422 mg
potassium and 108
calories
• 11-14 fl oz of coconut
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Looking for a healthy summer
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significant other, or go solo—this
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This great-tasting
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great for diffusing stress, says the spa’s licensed acupuncturist Aaron Rubenstein.
“Acupuncture has a direct effect on the autonomic nervous system that seeks to
restore its self-regulatory functions,” explains Rubenstein. “The results are usually
immediately evident through a feeling of deep relaxation.” Also savor cuisine
made with freshly picked herbs and vegetables from the spa’s own Healing
Garden, or cozy up in a lakeside hammock and finally finish that book you’ve
been meaning to read. For more information, go to www.lakeaustin.com.
HOW VEGGIES FIGHT CANCER
Certain foods turn genes on or off, and in this way, can protect against cancer,
Alzheimer’s and other diseases, according to a review of research by scientists
from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In particular, a daily cup of
broccoli sprouts protects against many cancers because the sprouts are rich
in sulforaphane, a compound found in all cruciferous vegetables that triggers
protective genes. Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower are other good sources of
sulforaphane, which is also available in supplements. According to the study,
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BIGGER MUSCLES
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Even people who aren’t overweight will
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to a study at Columbia University in
New York City. In the study, when
lacking sleep, women ate an extra 329
calories per day (mostly from additional
fat), and men ate an extra 263 calories.
Whey protein can help to make weight training
more effective by making muscles grow bigger,
according to a study by Canadian and British
researchers, published in The Journal of
Nutrition. In comparing muscle responses
to various exercises, the study found that
two factors work synergistically to produce
maximum muscle growth:
• Resistance or weight training until a
muscle is fatigued. The load can be heavy
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muscle fatigue.
• Consuming whey (15 grams in the study)
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with one capsule per day. The study of 120 individuals, with elevated cholesterol, was
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B y L i s a Tu r n e r
Travel Essentials
Avert vacation saboteurs like illness and fatigue with
the help of these travel-friendly natural products
S
ummer vacation sounds like a fun, relaxing prospect—until two weeks later, when you
stagger home exhausted, out of shape, and 10 pounds heavier. Before you check in at
your destination, check out these healthy travel must-haves to make any trip better.
VITALAH
Oxylent in Sparkling
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BEVERI NUTRITION
Immunity Boost Sticks in
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A tasty multivitamin
drink mix with SOD and
catalase, electrolytes,
L-arginine, and a range off
B vitamins, antioxidants,
and CoQ10.
Contains lactoferrin, a
natural protein clinically
proven to strengthen your
immune system. Lactoferrin occurs naturally
in the body as part of
your immune defenses.
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from whey protein and is
lactose free.
A patented formulation
of essential plant oils
kills 99.99% of germs
naturally. The long-lasting
spray formula is alcohol
free and kid-safe.
LUMINA HEALTH
Cell Food
This proprietary mineral
concentrate formulation
naturally provides high
levels of oxygen and
hydrogen to the body,
helping to support
overall improved energy,
endurance, and health.
Good For
If long flights or extreme
travel adventures leave
you with flagging energy,
a few drops can help
revive and re-energize
you.
How to Use
Adults: take 8 drops in
8 oz. purified water or
juice, three times per day.
Children: use 1/4 to 1/2 of
the adult dose. Best taken
at least 15 min. before
meals or 45 min. after. You
u
may mix 1 day’s amount
in a water bottle and drinkk
when desired. No refriger-ation is required.
Good For
Long periods of sitting
during travel, and the
stale air of airplane cabinss
or other enclosed spaces
can compromise circulation, dehydrate you, and
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leave you feeling fatigued..
This convenient mix
instantly oxygenates your
skin, promotes healthy
circulation, and gets you
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How to Use
Pour contents into 4-8 oz.
of water to taste. Adults:
1 packet daily, or 2 when
traveling or exercising.
Consult a doctor before
taking if pregnant or
nursing. Children over 5:
1/2 packet daily.
Good For
Take it on the road with
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of travel-related germs.
Good For
Travel not only exposes
you to new germs, but
can leave you exhausted
and weaken your immune
defenses. Don’t risk
getting sick on your longawaited vacation with
these handy stick packs in
n
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How to Use
Mix with water. Take one
stick pack per day.
How to Use
Apply 1-2 sprays on
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until dry.
NATURAL FACTORS
Tranquil Sleep
Contains the amino
acid 5-HTP to help you
fall asleep faster and
reduce nighttime waking;
melatonin, ideal for jet
lag and insomnia; and
L-theanine (a stress
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tea).
Good For
Changing time zones
and travel stress can
keep you from getting
your zzz’s. This synergistic combination works
naturally so you can sleep
soundly and awake with
energy.
How to Use
Chew 2 tablets, 30-45
minutes before bedtime
or as directed by a health
professional.
Ideal Travel Bottle
Don’t be without the Camelbak BPA-Free Better Bottle this summer. It goes anywhere with a handle that easily clips to a
carabiner or can be carried in the crook of a finger. The cap fits most other bottles, and the bottle attaches to most water filters
and fits most cup holders—perfect for road trips. Plus, it’s spill-proof, even if it’s left in the open position.
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Always tired?
5 natural ingredients to help you stay energized*
To keep up with a to-do list that never
shrinks, many of us turn to highly
caffeinated drinks and pills, only to feel
jittery and wired all day. But there is a
safe, natural alternative. Daytime Restore
from XIGO™ (pronounced chee-go)
provides nutritional support for a
natural, energized alertness that won’t
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Restore work together to:
Build natural reserves*
Energy reserves are constantly depleted
by daily stressors such as inadequate
sleep, long stressful days, poor diet and
rapidly shifting demands. The nutrients
in Daytime Restore help replenish these
depleted stores.*
Sharpen mental focus
and clarity* Alertness
requires the ability to focus and think
clearly. Daytime Restore contains
nutrients that support improved
cognitive performance, memory and
mental acuity.*
Manage the stress
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tax the body. To help the body adapt
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a non-stressed state, Daytime Restore
contains ingredients that help maintain a healthy inflammation response.*
Try the fabulous five
These five ingredients work together to support natural, sustained alertness
and focus.* They are green tea, ginkgo biloba, Siberian ginseng, curcumin
and vitamin D3.
Green tea contains epigallocatechin (EGCG), one of the most potent
antioxidants ever discovered. In addition to its antioxidant benefits, the
decaffeinated green tea in Daytime Restore gently boosts energy levels and
primes the body’s energy reserves.*
Ginkgo biloba contains cognitive-enhancing nutrients that have
been shown to have positive effects on memory, attention and focus in over
100 clinical studies.*
Siberian ginseng root contains herbal adaptogens that support the
body’s adaptive functions.* When the body has adequate adaptive support, it
shows greater endurance and less fatigue under stressful conditions.*
Curcumin has potent antioxidant and inflammation management
properties.* An extract of turmeric (“spice of life”), curcumin fights free
radicals while promoting a healthy inflammation response.* Daytime Restore
contains “complexed” curcumin, shown to be more bioavailable than other
extracts.*
Vitamin D3 plays a prominent role in both regulating mood and
tempering immune response.* It is sometimes described as the “sentinel of
the immune system,” and helps maintain a healthy inflammation response.*
Beat the stimulant/sedative cycle*
Also available in 30-count vegicaps
Daytime Restore works in concert with XIGO’s Nighttime Repose to help break
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rest at night.* This natural approach to daytime alertness prepares the body to
enjoy the full relaxing benefits of XIGO’s Nighttime Repose.
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Can’t sleep?
3 natural ingredients to help you rest well tonight*
Whether the challenge is getting to
sleep or staying asleep, many of us
search for a way to rest without
succumbing to chemically
manufactured, heavily sedated sleep.
As anyone who’s ever had to wake up at
2:00 am to care for a sick child knows,
a sedated sleep is both unhealthy and
unsafe. For those interested in a
natural solution, there’s now a
synergistic combination of ingredients
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from XIGO™ (pronounced chee-go).
Get the right combination
XIGO’s Nighttime Repose is as effective as it is gentle. Its efficacy comes
from a unique combination of three ingredients: ashwaganda, L-theanine
and melatonin. Together, these all-natural ingredients impact the body’s
regulation of essential hormones and brain chemicals (including GABA)
associated with relaxation and restful sleep.*
Ashwaganda is known to help restore nutrients that may be depleted
by poor sleep, mental or physical strain or exposure to environmental
toxins.* Also known as withania somnifera, ashwaganda has a calming
adaptogenic action that helps relieve anxiety while supporting the body’s
inflammatory response.* As an adaptogen, this nutrient helps balance an
overactive stress response and also helps maintain inflammation within the
normal range.*
L-theanine improves the quality of sleep by allowing the mind, while in
a sleep state, to fully relax and recuperate.* Sleep induced by medications, on
the other hand, can prevent the mind from relaxing while the body sleeps,
causing people to feel groggy or “out of it” upon waking. A human clinical
trial in Japan showed that L-theanine produced a notable improvement in
sleep efficiency*—an index of actual sleep time enjoyed between the time of
falling asleep and the final morning awakening.
Melatonin is a natural hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that
governs sleep and wake cycles. Numerous human clinical trials have shown
that melatonin supplementation supports the body’s ability to fall asleep more
easily and stay asleep throughout the night.* Because melatonin is so effective,
taking the correct dosage at night is important for getting calm, restful sleep
long-term.*
Break the stimulant/sedative cycle*
Quality sleep can be obtained without a negative impact on daytime alertness and
focus, but only if the chemicals inducing sleep allow the brain, as well as the body,
to rest. Nighttime sleep aids must also ebb naturally in order for natural daytime
hormones to generate an alert, attentive mental state. XIGO’s Nighttime Repose
works in concert with Daytime Restore to help provide a night of easy, restful sleep
followed by alert responsiveness
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
throughout the day.
To learn more about the stimulant/sedative cycle,
visit www.xigohealth.com.
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inside scoop
Crazy About Coconut
Discover the many ways to love this tropical treat
O
nce we considered coconut
a decadent treat. Now, we’ve
embraced the stuff with an enthusiasm that borders on obsession. You’ll find
coconut in everything from specialty flours
to candy to gourmet ice creams.
Why the fascination? Well, it’s
decadently rich, smooth and creamy, mildly
sweet, and it satisfies our cravings for fatty
foods in the healthiest of ways. Though it’s
a saturated fat, coconut oil doesn’t appear to
impact cholesterol in the same way as other
saturated fats, and in fact may even reduce
total and LDL cholesterol, while raising
beneficial HDL. One key difference is the
type of fat: lauric acid, the most plentiful
fatty acid in coconut, has antiviral and
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antimicrobial properties, inhibits the growth
of H. pylori bacteria, boosts metabolism
after meals, and may promote weight loss.
Your local natural foods store carries
coconut in a variety of forms. Some of the
most popular:
be sliced off, and the coconut water can be
poured out or drunk through a straw. It is
said to be helpful in replacing electrolytes,
promoting bladder health, and preventing
kidney stones.
WE LIKE: O.N.E. Coconut Water.
Coconut water
Also called coconut juice, this mostly clear,
mild liquid is derived from the naturally
occurring liquid found inside young,
immature coconuts. You’ll find pasteurized
coconut water in cans, bottles, and small
aseptic cartons; in some areas, you can also
buy whole, young coconuts; the tops can
Coconut supplements
Coconut oil softgels contain lauric acid that
can reduce bad LDL and raise good HDL
cholesterol levels. Coconut oil is composed
of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs),
which are less likely to be stored in the
body as fat than are long-chain triglycerides
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THE POWER OF
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THE POWER OF
Life
As seen on
The Dr. Oz
Show*
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Helps promote healthy weight loss
Promotes arterial health and bone support 2-9
Integra-Lean® Irvingia
Super K with Advanced
K2 Complex
ú Supporting sensitivity to leptin, the hormone that tells
your brain you’ve eaten enough
ú Reducing activity of the glycerol-3-phosphate
dehydrogenase enzyme, which may help reduce the
impact of starch and sugar calories on body fat
ú Inhibiting alpha-amylase enzyme activity, which
helps support a slowing of the rate of carbohydrate
absorption from the intestines and a reduction of the
caloric impact of starchy and sugary foods
ú Supporting healthy adiponectin levels, which can help
maintain insulin sensitivity
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This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and
regular exercise program. Results may vary.
This formulation provides all three forms of vitamin K
your body needs in a one-a-day formulation:
ú Vitamin K1 is found in green vegetables, tightly bound to
plant fiber, so only a fraction is absorbed into the bloodstream. Supplementing ensures ample K1 blood levels.
ú Vitamin K2 is usually found in meats, dairy, and egg
yolks ... foods you may be avoiding for health reasons.
So supplementing with K2 is also essential.
ú MK-4 is the rapidly absorbed form of K2. MK-7 is the
form of K-2 that lasts far longer in the body. So both
forms are necessary to your vitamin K regimen.10
References:
1. Lipids Health Dis. 2009 Mar 2;8:7.
2. Vitam Horm. 2008;78:393-416.
3. Nutrition. 2006 Jul-Aug;22(7-8):845-52.
4. Calcif Tissue Int. 1996 Nov;59(5):352-6.
5. Z Kardiol. 2001;90 Suppl 3:57-63.
6. Atherosclerosis. 2008 Jul 19.
7. J Bone Miner Metab. 2008;26(3):260-4.
8. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Apr;87(4):985-92.
9. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2008 Jan-Mar;22(1):35-44.
10. Blood. 2007 Apr 15;109(8):3279-83.
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CRAZY ABOUT COCONUT
(LCTs). The softgel form is also convenient
and can be taken daily.
WE LIKE: Source Naturals Extra Virgin
Coconut Oil softgels.
Coconut milk can be
used as a non-dairy
substitute for cream
or milk in baked
goods or other
dishes.
Culinary Uses for
Coconut
Cooking with coconut oil lends a unique
flavor and healthy benefits to stir-frys and
baked goods. But coconut in its many forms
is incredibly versatile, and can be incorporated
in many types of cuisine. Take a look:
Coconut oil
Extracted from the fat-rich flesh of the
coconut, coconut oil has a creamy, rich
texture with buttery undertones that
makes it especially well suited for dairyfree baking. Refined coconut oil is fairly
neutral in flavor, and has a moderately
high smoke point that makes it ideal for
many higher-heat cooking applications.
The unrefined varieties have a pronounced
coconut taste and aroma, and a lower smoke
point. Use them for baked goods, or to
add a distinctive Thai or Asian flavor to
low-temperature stir-fry dishes. You’ll also
see “virgin” and “extra-virgin” on labels,
but there’s no real difference between virgin
and extra-virgin coconut oils, as there is in
the olive oil industry.
WE LIKE: Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil;
Nutiva Coconut Oil; Garden of Life Extra
Virgin Coconut Oil.
Coconut sugar
Made by boiling down the sap of coconut
flowers, coconut sugar comes as a soft paste,
nectar, dry blocks, or coarsely granulated
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Coconut flour
This gluten-free flour is made by grinding
fresh coconut meat into a fine powder.
It’s high in fiber and perfect for grain-free
diets. And because the flour is naturally
sweet, you can often reduce the sugar
content of recipes. The down side: baked
goods made with coconut may seem heavy;
for the best results in baking, try mixing
coconut flour with gluten-free baking mix,
and use it for cookies, pancakes and other
baked goods.
Coconut milk
This mildly sweet, milky liquid is made by
grinding coconut flesh with water to create a
liquid that’s about the consistency of whole
milk or light cream. It has a distinctive coconut
taste and can be used as a non-dairy substitute
for cream or milk in baked goods and other
dishes. It’s also a common ingredient in many
tropical cuisines, especially Indian, Caribbean,
and Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines.
Coconut cream
Similar to coconut milk, coconut cream is
made from dried and ground coconut meat.
Unlike coconut milk, which is mostly water,
coconut cream concentrate is low in water
and semi-solid at room temperature. It
can be used as is, or blended with water to
make coconut milk. It’s a creamy, flavorful
substitute for butter and can also be added
to curries and baked goods.
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earthier flavor, with maple-caramel
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By Emily Kane, ND, Lac
Gallbladder
Health
Herbs and other natural solutions
for gallstones
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Diet Do’s and Don’ts
If your abdominal pain is correlated to eating fatty foods—usually
within the hour—and occurs in the upper right quadrant, up
under the right ribcage, sometimes with a sharp pain that radiates
through to the right shoulder blade, gallbladder congestion is likely.
Gallstones are easier to prevent than to reverse. Try to eat approximately the same amount of healthy fats on a daily basis. Never
eat fried food, and drink plenty of fresh water. It’s not a good idea
to commit to a completely low-fat diet. If you go for many days
without eating much fat, bile may stagnate, causing it to form a
kind of thick sludge, then “sand,” then “gravel,” and finally may
coalesce into one solid stone, which can be very painful.
The solubility of your bile is a major component of your
tendency to form sludge or stones. A diet high in processed foods,
particularly refined carbohydrates, is well established to reduce the
solubility of bile. Include ample soluble fiber in your diet, such as
apples, steel-cut oats, celery, and dark leafy greens.
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LOVE YOUR LIVER
As the liver produces the bile that gets stored in the gallbladder,
liver and gallbladder health are inextricably linked. Some top
supplements for liver health:
Glutathione: protects cells from damage from toxins including
alcohol.
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC): helps the liver detoxify from alcohol
and other toxins, and is used by physicians to detoxify the liver
when patients overdose on the over-the-counter drug acetaminophen. It is converted by the body into glutathione.
L-Carnitine: Carnitine is produced in the liver, but can be
depleted by certain medications. Research shows it can improve
liver function and is beneficial in fatty liver disease.
Carnosine: protects the liver from damage from alcohol and
other toxins.
Resveratrol: found in red wine, it may mitigate some of the
effects of alcohol on the liver. It’s also found in grapes and
blueberries, and is available as a supplement.
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ne of my clients was diagnosed
with gallstones and her primary
doctor suggested that she have
her gallbladder removed, adding that
the gallbladder “has no purpose.” This
is not entirely true. The purpose of the
gallbladder is to store a small repository
of bile, which serves many important
functions. The main purpose of bile is
to break down fat into tiny components,
namely essential fatty acids, that can be
absorbed through the microcapillaries in
the villi of the small intestine.
Bile is produced in the liver. It’s
produced slowly and deliberately by the
liver cells; production can’t be “dialed
up” on demand. When you eat a meal
containing a larger amount of fat, more bile
is needed. Therefore, the gallbladder, while not as
essential as the liver itself, is handy for storing extra bile
for when that big fat meal comes along. Gallbladder surgery
is common, and usually harmless, but it’s always a good idea to
try a nutritional approach to your healthcare problem before
committing to a definitive surgery.
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G A L L B L A D D E R H E A LT H
What to Take
If you are in the throes of a gallbladder attack, you can try
placing a heat pack over the upper right abdomen as well as
ingesting several thousand mg of magnesium; both serve as
muscle relaxants. Dioscorea (wild yam) can also be an effective
antispasmodic if you take several teaspoons of a standardized
tincture every hour for up to six hours.
If you get upper right abdominal twinges after eating fatty
foods, consider using bile stimulants, and digestive enzymes such
as lipase, regularly in your diet.
Some of my favorite cholagogues (agents that promote bile
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production and flow) are beets and artichokes. Artichokes are in
the thistle family, and many thistles, most notably milk thistle
(Silybum marianum) are very helpful for liver health. If you have
gallbladder problems you should eat artichoke hearts (preserved
in water, not oil) on a regular basis. Other cholagogues include
dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), turmeric (Curcuma longa)
and boldo (Peumus boldo). Take 1-3 g of vitamin C daily.
Another nutrient, related to B vitamins, that promotes bile
solubility is lecithin (also known as phosphatidylcholine). Take
1 rounded tablespoon (500 mg) daily, in applesauce, yogurt, or
oatmeal.
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By Jack Challem
Vitamin B12
Protect your heart, slow aging, and boost brain health with B12
I
t’s an essential nutrient, participating in numerous
biochemical reactions that protect against cardiovascular diseases, protect our genes, and enhance
mood and cognitive function. According to U.S.
Department of Agriculture data, about one in every
three Americans does not obtain adequate amounts
of vitamin B12, and this number may be far higher.
If you are age 65 or older, you have a high risk of
atrophic gastritis (low stomach acid), which interferes
with B12 absorption.
Several forms are available as supplements,
including cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin, and
methylcobalamin. Many people consider hydroxycobalamin and methylcobalamin to be the more natural
forms of the vitamin.
Over the past several years, research has revealed
multifaceted benefits to vitamin B12:
1. Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
Vitamin B12 plays an essential role with folic acid
and other B vitamins in a series of biochemical
reactions called methylation. Methylation is needed
to replicate genes and regulate their activity,
protect against cardiovascular diseases, and make
neurotransmitters and phospholipids. Low levels
of vitamin B12 lead to increases in blood levels
of methylmalonic acid, which may boost the risk
of heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
To protect yourself, take a supplement containing
vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid.
2. Protects Your Genes
Both young people and seniors with low levels of
vitamin B12 experience a high rate of gene damage,
which accelerates cell aging and increases the risk of
cancer. Michael Fenech, PhD, a researcher at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organization, found that supplemental B12 and folic
acid reduced gene damage. Meanwhile, another study
found that people who took vitamin B12 supplements
had relatively long telomeres (the protective tips of
chromosomes), compared with people who did not
take the vitamin.
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V I TA M I N B 1 2
WHAT TO TAKE
The official recommended amount of
vitamin B12 for adults is a scant 2.4 mcg.
Because aging and common over-thecounter and prescription drugs interfere
with B12, it is likely worthwhile to take
larger amounts, such as 500 to 1,000 mcg
daily. Vitamin B12 is exceptionally safe.
Many different drugs interfere with the
absorption or assimilation of vitamin B12,
setting the stage for often-unrecognized deficiencies. These drugs include
heartburn and acid-blocking medications, antibiotics, and oral contraceptives. Nitrous oxide, often used in anesthesia, destroys vitamin B12. A
three-year study described in the British Medical Journal found that the
longer people with diabetes took the drug metformin (Glucophage), the
more likely they were to experience vitamin B12 deficiency.
A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that relatively large
amounts of supplemental vitamin B12 are needed to correct a deficiency.
The vitamin depends on a molecule called “intrinsic factor” for absorption
through the gut. Sublingual (under the tongue) B12 supplements seem to
work as well as injections and bypass the need for intrinsic factor.
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Low levels of vitamin B12 are considered
a type of “nutritional anemia” and may
result in fatigue, psychiatric disorders,
mental fuzziness, and symptoms of
senility. Every person with symptoms of
senility or Alzheimer’s disease should be
tested for vitamin B12 levels—or simply
be given sublingual tablets to see if they
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also boost mood. If you’re experiencing
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Baby Talk
B y R a n d a l l N e u s t a e d t e r, O M D , L A c , C C H
Q
I’m a new parent. Any advice on
natural child care?
First, to strengthen your baby’s immune system for a healthier childhood
and adulthood, breast feed, exclusively if at all possible. Research shows
that exclusive breast feeding for the first six months protects a baby
against infections for at least 12 months. However, adding some formula
negates the protective effect, possibly because many formulas contain corn
syrup, unhealthy fats and highly processed milk proteins. For formulas, use recipes in my
Child Health Guide or at www.westonaprice.org. And, as long as your baby isn’t sensitive or
allergic to dairy products, add a half-teaspoon of powdered colostrum from cows that aren’t
fed pesticides or other toxic chemicals.
Second, give babies and children vitamin D, about 35 IUs per pound of body weight,
and let them get some sun. Natural sunscreen, with zinc oxide, is appropriate if kids are out
in the middle of the day at the pool or at camp all day, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to
use sunscreen daily because it prevents absorption of vitamin D.
A MEET OUR EXPERT
Randall Neustaedter, OMD,
LAc, CCH, is the author of
Child Health Guide and
The Holistic Baby Guide,
and has been specializing
in child health care for
more than 25 years. He
is a Doctor of Oriental
Medicine, Licensed
Acupuncturist, Certified in
Classical Homeopathy and
the father of five children,
ranging in ages from 9 to 37.
tip
Research shows that gut
flora in infants born by cesarean
delivery may be disturbed, potentially leading to problems such as
skin rash, eczema, and reduced
immunity. Probiotics specially
formulated for infants can
help populate the gut with
healthy intestinal
flora.
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Natural Treatments for Common Problems
Digestive problems, such as reflux or colic; allergies, such as eczema or asthma; and infections, such as colds or ear infections, are common. A baby’s digestive system is easily
stressed. Antibiotics, taken by the mother or baby, destroy healthy intestinal bacteria and
disrupt the immune system. And, vaccines contribute to allergies (see my book, The Vaccine
Guide). Taking vitamin D when pregnant decreases infections and allergies in babies.
Probiotics
Creating a healthy digestive system will reduce all the common problems. A mother can
take probiotics during pregnancy and you can add liquid or powdered probiotics, about
20 to 30 billion colony forming units (CFUs) per day, to formula or breast milk. Look for
broad-spectrum probiotics with lactobacillus and bifido bacteria.
Supplement with DHA
Babies need DHA for development of the brain and nervous system. If a baby is exclusively
breast fed, the mother can take 600 to 1,000 mg of DHA daily from fish oil or algae, or a
total of 200 to 300 mg of krill oil. Otherwise, you can give a baby 200 mg daily of DHA
from fish oil or algae, or 1 teaspoon of flax oil daily once they are eating solid food and stop
breast feeding.
General Advice
As solid food is introduced (see www.cure-guide.com), it should be fresh, whole food as it
comes from nature, not processed, and organic whenever possible. Avoid corn syrup and
artificial colors and flavoring.
Use natural baby soaps, shampoos, and lotions; anything put onto the skin is absorbed
into the blood stream. Avoid skin-care products with petrochemicals and synthetic
fragrance. And, use only non-toxic household products with plant-based ingredients.
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herbal healing
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, DN-C, RH
Fungus Fighters
Herbs for candida and athlete’s foot
O
bnoxious fungi are everywhere.
And so many varieties! Fungus
loves to live in the layer of skin
that is not-quite-inside and not-quiteoutside, where they are tough to kill with
external treatments and a big challenge for
the immune system from within. Look for
fungus to infect every square inch of
human skin, from ringworm to jock itch to
toenail problems.
There are more than 150 types of yeast (a
category of fungus) that live in the body, but
one gets all the attention. Candida albicans
creates a long list of problems, from minor
discomforts, such as vaginitis and skin
rashes, to serious digestive problems, allergies,
and depression.
Many remedies that help control yeast
and other types of fungus, including
athlete’s foot, work best taken internally.
One to consider is the Brazilian bark pau
d’arco, which contains constituents that
kill yeast in the test tube. This popular
remedy has been little studied in the lab, but
one recent study from Brazil found that the
herb was very active against fungus. A 2010
study confirmed this strong anti-yeast
activity. Pau d’arco is available in many
forms, but a simple tea often does the trick.
Start with one cup per day.
Oregano, a member of the mint family,
contains a potent oil that kills bugs as well
as it flavors a pizza. In 2011, researchers
again confirmed that oregano oil was active
against many types of nasty bugs. A recent
study from Phytomedicine concluded that
oregano essential oil was the most effective
oil tested, inhibiting all the Candida species
evaluated in this study. The dose of oregano
oil is about 4 drops, 3 times per day.
Turmeric is another effective remedy for
fungus, and Candida in particular. In a
2011 study, Brazilian researchers determined that curcumin, the flavonoid that
makes this spice yellow, is a potent weapon
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against candida. Another 2011 scientific
paper concluded that curcumin greatly
reduced antifungal drug resistance in
candida. Turmeric is a safe, simple kitchen
spice, so be generous with the curry!
Curcumin is available as a standardized
extract. Use 500 mg per day.
You might think of aloe vera gel as a
remedy to apply to a painful sunburn, but it
is also a powerful immune promoter. It’s
used as serious internal medicine around the
world, especially in Ayurveda. Much like
the case of turmeric, evidence has been
slowly building for years that aloe fights
fungus, which is not surprising, because it is
well known to contain a plethora of
immune boosting constituents. In 2011,
scientists found that aloe activates macro-
phages, a type of immune cell, in their role
as Candida killers. In 2011, Indian scientists
announced the discovery of a potent
antifungal and anti-inflammatory protein
found in aloe gel that suppresses candida.
Aloe vera gel is safe and can be consumed as
a beverage. For an active infection, use 8
ounces per day. To keep the immune system
sharp, one ounce per day will do.
Caprylic acid, a natural derivative of
coconut, is an eight carbon short chain fatty
acid with antifungal properties that many
clinicians use to kill yeast. A three-to-four
month course is typical. The usual recommended dosage is 1,000 to 2,000 mg three
times a day. Slowly work up to this dose by
adding one capsule every two to three days
until you reach the full recommended dose.
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The Quest to Develop the World’s
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Responsible for building and repairing tissue, protein is
the most plentiful substance found in the body—after water.
Protein adds up to one-fifth of your body weight and is the major
constituent of most living cells and body fluids. Protein builds
strong bodies, burns fat, repairs the daily wear of vital muscles,
and replaces body chemicals—something that the body’s other
macronutrients (fat and carbohydrates) are unable to do.
It stands to reason that providing your body with a healthy
source of protein is important. The key word here is healthy. In
fact, entire cultures existed—and thrived—on diets comprised
primarily of healthy sources of protein. So the question is: what
defines a healthy source of protein?
THE CONCEPT OF COMPLETE
PROTEIN
The concept of the complete protein is fairly easy to
understand. First of all, it’s generally regarded that eight amino
acids are essential for healthy adults. They are essential because
the body cannot manufacture them on its own, requiring that
they come through diet. A complete protein source then, is one
that contains all eight of those amino acids in the amounts your
body requires.
While proteins are contained in most
of the foods we eat, only animal sources
of protein contain all eight essential
amino acids in the amounts that our
bodies require. So logically it follows
that animal sources of protein are
healthiest, correct? Well, yes and no.
For insight into this issue, consider
Dr. Weston A. Price, a man who—in
the 1930s—devoted his life to
observing the health of remote
cultures that were basically cut off
from the outside world and lived on
their indigenous or historical diets.
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He found that many of these cultures thrived on diets made up primarily
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animal protein, be it raw fish or even meat. Of course, there are only a few
among us who could stomach an entirely raw animal protein diet, which
is why Jordan Rubin and his team at Garden of Life® have created the
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PLANTING THE SEEDS
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Consider the definition of raw. RAW means unheated, untreated and
unadulterated. It also means no binders, fillers, synthetic ingredients or
isolates. RAW truly defines pure, even more so if the product is certified
organic. It’s also easy to see why finding a quality, pure, raw and organic
form of protein is so difficult.
There is, however, a solution for those seeking a quality source of raw
protein to supplement their diets. By combining many organic, raw sources
of protein in exactly the right proportions, Jordan Rubin and his research
and development team have been able to create a raw protein powder with
all of the amino acids—in the proper amounts—that your body requires.
Both RAW Protein and RAW Meal
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a whopping 33 grams of protein per
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BEYOND PROTEIN
When you consume raw protein
found in nature, be it plant or animal,
you get a lot more than just protein.
Raw protein foods contain enzymes
and probiotics as well as beneficial fatsoluble vitamins like A, D, E and K.
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In fact, all of these components work together to make protein utilization effective.
We call this complete protein utilization system the “Protein Code™,” and it is found
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The importance of consuming live probiotics and enzymes with your protein is critical. In
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Probiotics, on the other hand, are needed
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When it comes to fat-soluble vitamins,
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DO YOU HAVE ADRENAL
EXHAUSTION?
If coffee consumption is any indication,
millions of people may be suffering from
some degree of adrenal exhaustion. And
if you can’t imagine living without at least
some coffee, you may be on the verge of
adrenal exhaustion. A Starbucks 20-ounce
Venti-size contains 500 mg of caffeine,
about the same amount found in about
15 cans of soda. That much coffee is a
potent drug, unmatched by any of the
controversial energy drinks.
Although fatigue may be a symptom
of many different health problems, certain
signs point toward adrenal exhaustion,
including:
• dizziness when standing up
• frequent bouts of low blood sugar
• mood and memory problems
• aches and pains in the muscles of the
upper back, arms, and legs
• needing more and more caffeine
• having salt and sugar cravings
• feeling cold
• having pollen allergies
• experiencing food and chemical
sensitivities
• feeling tired when waking up after eight
or more hours of sleep, but getting a
second wind in the evening.
Despite the apparent prevalence of
adrenal exhaustion, conventional physicians
rarely diagnose patients with this health
problem except in cases of Addison’s disease,
also known as primary adrenal insufficiency.
Addison’s is the most severe form of the
disorder, but nearly all of the symptoms of
Addison’s disease, and less severe types of
adrenal exhaustion, are similar except for
one: people with Addison’s disease have
hyperpigmentation of the skin, which may
be most evident in a darker color underneath the fingernails and in creases in the
palms of the hands.
Another problem: Even doctors who are
willing to consider a diagnosis of adrenal
exhaustion frequently order the wrong tests,
so they miss the diagnosis. The conventional medical approach is to assess adrenal
function with a single blood test for either
cortisol or ACTH (adrenocorticotropic
hormone) levels. However, these tests are
often inaccurate except in Addison’s disease.
Chances are that you’ll obtain a more
accurate diagnosis by going to a naturopathic or nutritionally oriented physician
who orders a cortisol saliva test. The test
involves providing four saliva samples over
the course of a day. Normally, cortisol levels
are highest in the early morning and decline
steadily during the day and evening, but
low morning cortisol levels are typical in
people with adrenal exhaustion.
OTHER FACTORS IN
ADRENAL EXHAUSTION
Some medications and health conditions
can set the stage for adrenal exhaustion.
For example, the regular use of oral, topical,
and intranasal cortisone-containing drugs
can suppress normal adrenal function. So
can antifungal drugs and some anticoagulants,
such as warfarin and heparin. Low sodium
levels (hyponatremia) and dehydration are
also potential causes of adrenal exhaustion.
In addition, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis, Crohn’s disease, allergies,
Candida (yeast) infection, and hepatitis
adrenal health basics
You may be surprised to learn that you need more salt in your diet if
you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. More ways to combat adrenal exhaustion:
EATING HABITS. Most people don’t eat healthy foods when they’re feeling stressed or fatigued. So it’s particularly important to
emphasize quality protein and high-fiber vegetables, while minimizing refined sugars, refined carbohydrates, and junk foods.
Eating style is just as important. Stress sets the stage for wolfing down foods, particularly fast foods. Instead, linger over a slower,
healthier meal.
SALT. The usual advice to limit salt intake is good—except in cases of adrenal exhaustion. You need the sodium in salt to maintain
blood pressure, so salt your food liberally. You can find various brands of natural salt at health food stores.
SLEEP. Getting sufficient sleep is crucial for recovering from adrenal exhaustion. This means absolutely no caffeine after the morning
and no soft drinks with aspartame. At night, start preparing for sleep by turning off the television and dimming the lights at least
one hour before going to bed. To promote sound sleep, remove most or all ambient light sources, such as nightlights, which can
interfere with sleep. Your bedtime should be whatever time gives you at least eight hours of sleep.
ADRENAL-CORTEX EXTRACT. Yet another option is to take a supplement containing adrenal-cortex extract. These supplements
contain minute amounts of adrenal hormones and are safe compared with prescription glucocorticoid drugs. Still, it is best to get a
confirmed diagnosis of adrenal exhaustion by a nutritionally oriented MD or ND before using an adrenal cortex supplement. Because
adrenal supplements vary, follow either label directions or your physician’s guidance.
IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO REDUCE YOUR CONSUMPTION OF CAFFEINE in coffee, black tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks.
People often feel captive to their caffeine addiction, but caffeine withdrawal might actually be easier than you think. As you recover
from adrenal exhaustion, you’ll find that you have less need for caffeine as a stimulant. You may not entirely stop drinking coffee, but
you will likely be able to reduce your consumption to just one or two cups of weak coffee in the morning and none in the afternoon
or evening.
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maca root and cordyceps mushroom
can enhance energy and stamina and benefit adrenal fatigue
seem to increase the risk of developing
adrenal exhaustion.
Over the long run, adrenal exhaustion
will weaken your body’s responses to
bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitical infections. It can also precipitate chronic fatigue
syndrome and fibromyalgia, and it may also
increase your long-term risk of cancer.
VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS
FOR ADRENAL STRESS
AND EXHAUSTION
Three specific vitamin supplements can help
you cope with adrenal stress and overcome
adrenal exhaustion.
B-complex. The B-complex vitamins have
long been known as anti-stress nutrients.
Take a high-potency B-complex supplement
that contains at least 50 mg of vitamins B1,
B2, and B3. The dosages of other vitamins
in a B-complex supplement will fall into
place, though there will be minor differences between brands.
Pantothenic Acid. The body needs this
B vitamin to make adrenal hormones, and
people with adrenal exhaustion usually
need more than the amount in most highpotency B-complex supplements. Try 500
mg extra of pantothenic acid twice daily.
Vitamin C. You also need this vitamin to
make adrenal hormones. Take at least 1,000
mg three times daily. Too much vitamin C
will loosen your stools, so if that happens,
simply reduce the amount.
HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR ADRENAL
EXHAUSTION
Several herbs can help you recover from
adrenal exhaustion.
Licorice root. Technically known as
Glycyrrhiza glabra, this herb is the most
important for correcting adrenal exhaustion.
However, you have to carefully choose
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between two types of licorice root supplements.
Whole licorice extract contains glycyrrhizin,
which gets converted to glycyrrhetinic acid
in the intestine. Glycyrrhetinic acid inhibits
the body’s breakdown of cortisol, allowing
the body to restore normal cortisol levels.
Do not use deglycyrrhizinated licorice.
(Deglycyrrhized or DGL supplements are
preferred for other purposes, such as for
coughs, ulcers, and inflammation.)
Note: Large amounts of nondeglycyrrhizinated licorice may increase your blood
pressure, which is helpful in people with
adrenal exhaustion. As you start recovering
from adrenal exhaustion, you will likely
notice fewer episodes of dizziness. To avoid
developing high blood pressure, reduce the
amount of licorice as you recover.
Ashwagandha. Also known as Withania
somnifera, ashwagandha can help people
dealing with fatigue from chronic stress.
It has a mild relaxing effect, so it can be
especially beneficial to people with “type A”
personalities. Take 500 mg daily.
Rhodiola rosea. This adaptogenic herb
helps your body cope with stress and
fatigue. Take 200 to 300 mg daily.
Eleutherococus senticosus. Also known
as Eleuthero and Siberian ginseng, this herb
is an adaptogen and can help protect against
stress. Take 200 to 300 mg daily.
JACK CHALLEM is the author of No More Fatigue:
Why You’re So Tired and What You Can Do About It.
GAIA HERBS ADRENAL
HEALTH provides
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Jacob Teitelbaum MD, author of the best-selling book From Fatigued to
Fantastic! and free iPhone application “Cures A-Z,” shares advice for
natural energy.
Are you one of the 31% of adults suffering from ongoing fatigue? Tired of
being hooked on coffee or energy drinks? Here’s how you can get real
energy—and feel great. Simply remember the word “SHINE”!
SLEEP: Get adequate sleep, preferably eight to nine hours a night. Have
insomnia? Try a sleep aid with theanine, valerian, passionflower, or hops.
HORMONES: Labs miss the large majority of people with hormonal
deficiencies. It’s better to go by symptoms. If you’re tired, achy, have experienced weight gain, and are cold intolerant, it suggests a low thyroid. Irritability
when hungry (what I call “Feed me NOW or I’ll kill you!” syndrome) suggests
you need adrenal support.
To help your thyroid, add a good iodine supplement. An excellent one is
Tri-iodine by EuroPharma, 6.25-12.5 mg a day. Don’t take more or it can
suppress your thyroid. Thyroid glandulars are also helpful.
For exhausted adrenals, try a mix of adrenal glandulars, vitamin C, pantothenic acid, and licorice. In addition, cut out sugar, but do NOT salt restrict.
INFECTIONS: Especially candida/yeast infections. Suspect this if you have
chronic sinusitis or spastic colon. Often, probiotics can be beneficial.
NUTRITION: Take a good multivitamin. Maca root and cordyceps mushroom
can enhance energy and stamina and benefit adrenal fatigue. Ribose powder
can dramatically increase energy. In a recent study of 257 people with
chronic fatigue syndrome, ribose increased energy an average of 61% after 3
weeks. Try adding a 5 gm scoop of ribose powder to water or juice daily.
EXERCISE: Preferably, do some kind of activity outdoors. The current advice to
avoid sunshine is contributing to widespread vitamin D deficiency. Avoid
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Safe and effective natural remedies
to ease those “gut feelings”
By Lisa Turner
HAVING GUT FEELINGS?
You’re not alone. Acid reflux, constipation
and other issues affect 70 million people
every year.
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CONSTIPATION is one of the most
common digestive disorders today, usually
caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of exercise,
insufficient water intake, or stress. Get
unstuck with these natural remedies:
• Psyllium is rich in fiber, and is a safe
and effective remedy for long-term use in
chronic constipation.
• Flax seed helps treat constipation,
especially in people with irritable bowel
syndrome.
• Aloe vera relieves occasional constipation
and inhibits the development of colitis.
• Cascara sagrada is a purgative laxative;
it’s extremely strong and is appropriate
only for occasional use.
• Magnesium can ease colon tension; it’s
a safe, gentle treatment for occasional or
chronic constipation.
• Triphala, an Ayurvedic herb that is
traditionally used to treat constipation,
ulcers and other disorders, may also have
cancer-protective effects.
GUT HEALERS: Garden of Life Super Seed;
Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move psyllium
fiber capsules; The Vitamin Shoppe Aloe
ENZYMES BENEFIT MORE THAN
DIGESTION
Systemic enzymes combat pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, even
symptoms related to autism
Systemic enzymes are good for your whole body, not just digestion. Protease
enzymes, in particular, can be effective against viruses. Many viruses are
surrounded by a protein film, and protease enzymes can digest away this
protective film, leaving the virus unprotected and easier to destroy. The
Herpes zoster virus has been successfully treated with enzymes since 1968.
Enzymes are considered one of the best therapies for this virus, and they have
also demonstrated significant pain relief.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can benefit from systemic
enzymes. CFS is often a result of toxicity, inflammation, and/or infection. Plant
enzymes can reduce inflammation; remove toxins; and reduce bacteria, yeast,
and fungi associated with CFS. Systemic enzymes improve blood flow in CFS
sufferers by helping remove fibrin (a protein involved in blood clotting) from
the blood, and have also been found to reduce “brain fog.”
In autism, digestive enzymes are typically low or lacking. Taking digestive
enzymes can have systemic results by helping to break down gluten (found in
wheat) and casein (found in dairy). This alleviates the digestive problems
typically associated with these foods, and also decreases related symptoms
of these food intolerances, such as aggressive behavior and lethargy.
Vera 470 mg; Nature’s Secret Super Cleanse;
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Triphala Internal Cleanser.
ginger is especially
effective at
relieving motion
sickness, and nausea
and vomiting in
pregnancy.
HEARTBURN AND ACID REFLUX are
caused by stomach acid backing up into the
esophagus. It’s the main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some
ways to stop the burn:
• Aloe vera soothes irritation in the esophagus,
and has anti-inflammatory effects.
• Orange peel extract, in one small, proprietary study, was shown to significantly relieve
heartburn with no significant side effects.
• Pulsatilla and nux vomica are two
leading homeopathic remedies for
heartburn and acid reflux.
• Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL)
seems to increase mucous production,
protecting against excess stomach acid.
• Digestive enzymes, especially those
that contain protease for protein
and lactase for dairy products,
ease digestion and prevent excess
stomach acid.
GUT HEALERS: Lily of the Desert Aloe
Vera 80 Stomach Formula; Enzymatic Therapy
Heartburn Free with orange peel extract;
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Enzymedica Acid Soothe with marshmallow;
Natural Care Reflux-Away with DGL; Gaia Herbs
Reflux Relief, with aloe, licorice and marshmallow; Boiron Acidil with nux vomica and other
homeopathics.
ULCERS. Peptic ulcers are painful,
open sores that develop on the lining of
the stomach, upper small intestine, or
esophagus. It’s now known that H. pylori
bacteria, not stress or spicy foods, causes
most ulcers; natural remedies can help:
• Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL)
has been shown in a number of studies to
offer significant relief from ulcers, without
increasing blood pressure.
• Marshmallow root and slippery elm
contain mucilage, a soothing compound
that coats the lining of the esophagus.
• Ginger has antioxidant and antibacterial
effects that can combat H. pylori infection.
• Acidophilus and other probiotics keep
H. pylori in check, and maintain a healthy
gut flora.
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GUT HEALERS: Nature’s Life Chewable DGL
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
Licorice; Enzymatic Therapy DGL; Solaray
occurs when intestinal muscles contract
faster or slower than normal, causing
pain, cramping, gas, constipation, and/or
diarrhea. Remedies to calm your insides:
• Colostrum contains a compound called
pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor that
helps calm and repair the digestive tract.
• Fennel is a safe, traditional remedy for
bowel irregularities and spasms.
• Peppermint oil has long been used
as an antispasmodic for digestive
discomfort, and research confirms its
effectiveness in IBS.
• Chamomile is a mild antispasmodic and
sedative that soothes the bowel.
Slippery Elm capsules; Nature’s Way Marshmallow Root capsules; The Vitamin Shoppe
Ginger Root; Nutrition Now PB8 Acidophilus;
Natrol Biobeads Probiotic Acidophilus.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING have a
vast number of causes, ranging from motion
sickness and pregnancy to food poisoning,
viruses, and stress. Remedies are abundant as
well. Some of the best ways to quell queasiness:
• Ginger relieves motion sickness, as well as
nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
• Peppermint calms the muscles of the
stomach and improves bile flow to help ease
digestion; it’s also useful in preventing gas
and flatulence.
• Ipecacuanha is one of the most common
homeopathic treatments for nausea,
vomiting and upset stomach. Nux vomica
and Tabacum are other common remedies.
• Ionized silver, a liquid suspension of
microscopic particles of silver, is used to
treat food poisoning.
GUT HEALERS: New Chapter Ginger Wonder
Syrup; Soloray Ginger Trips; Nature’s Way Pepogest
peppermint oil; The Vitamin Shoppe Digest Ultra;
Hyland’s Upset Stomach with nux vomica.
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enzymes. Whole-food
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fennel, and peppermint.
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GUT HEALERS: Natural Balance Ibx Soothing
Bowel Formula; Renew Life Intestinal Bowel
Support; Now Foods Peppermint Oil; Alvita
Fennel Seed Tea; Hyland’s Calms Forte with
chamomile.
CELIAC DISEASE, also known as
celiac sprue or gluten sensitivity, is an
autoimmune disorder that causes damage to
the small intestine when gluten is ingested.
The main treatment is elimination of
gluten; certain herbs and supplements can
also help. Some to try:
HYLAND’S UPSET STOMACH
is a traditional homeopathic formula including
nux vomica for the relief
of symptoms of flatulence,
belching, and gas due
to improper digestion or
gastric upset.
SOLARAY GINGER TRIPS.
With 135 mg of ginger
root extract per serving,
these convenient
chewables provide rapid
relief from nausea or
motion sickness.
• Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids,
which have been shown to reduce inflammation in autoimmune disorders.
• Evening primrose oil contains gammalinoleic acid (GLA), which helps reduce
intestinal inflammation.
• Multivitamins, especially of fat-soluble
vitamins A, D, E, and K, can replace
nutrients lost because of poor absorption.
• Digestive enzymes help boost digestion
for those with gluten sensitivity.
GUT HEALERS: Barlean’s Flax Oil Highest Lignan;
Carlson Laboratories The Very Finest Fish Oil;
Solgar Super GLA; Rainbow Light Nutritional
Systems Women’s One Multi; Garden of Life
Vitamin Code Men; Source Naturals Essential
Enzymes.
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proper elimination.
UAS LABS DDS-PLUS is a
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Your summer guide
to sun protection,
first aid, beach
beauty, and more
By Lisa Turner
summer’s here,
WITH ITS CAREFREE DAYS AND LONG,
leisurely evenings. But between skin
cancer fears and the various bites
and bruises from outdoor activity,
summer fun may seem a little less
jolly. Check out our total guide to
preparing for sunny days—and get
ready for more fun in the sun.
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SUN-SAFE
A sunburn will ruin your summer fun, and set you up for wrinkles, premature aging, and skin
cancer. But what’s the best way to stay protected? Follow these seven safety measures:
1
Cover up.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, sunscreens
aren’t the best way to prevent skin cancer; the agency recommends clothing, hats, and shade
as primary barriers against UV radiation. Wear a big brimmed hat, don a lightweight, longsleeved shirt and thin cotton pants, and lounge under a beach umbrella or shady tree. Skip outside
activities when the sun is directly overhead and UV radiation is at its strongest.
Slip on shades.
2
Sunglasses can provide protection to the skin around the eyes, as well as
protect the eyes themselves from UV damage, which can cause cataracts. Look for sunglasses
that block at least 99 percent of UVB rays and at least 95 percent of UVA rays, and choose
shades with side panels. Polarized and mirror-coated lenses don’t offer any UV protection, and
lenses that block blue light may not offer protection either.
Drink green tea
. It’s rich in polyphenols that prevent melanoma and non-melanoma
skin cancers, and reduce photoaging, the damage to skin caused by sun exposure. Other
sun-protective antioxidants in food have similar effects. Most protective: vitamins C, E, and A,
zinc and beta-carotene, curcumin (in turmeric), resveratrol (in grape skins and red wine) and quercetin
(in apples and onions). Lignans, in soy and flaxseed, help prevent the spread of melanoma.
3
4
Slather it on, 15 to 30 minutes before heading outside. Pay special attention to vulnerable
areas, like face, ears, hands and arms. Choose a waterproof brand, use it liberally and reapply
after swimming. And keep reapplying, even if you don’t hit the water: studies suggest that
if you apply too little sunscreen or reapply infrequently, the sunscreen itself can become harmful to
the skin, causing the body to create more damaging molecules.
Don’t rely on SPF alone.
5
SPF (sun protection factor) measures a sunscreen’s
ability to protect against UVB radiation and sunburns. It doesn’t measure protection from
UVA radiation, which penetrates deep into the skin, accelerates skin aging, and causes
skin cancer—so even a high-SPF product may leave you vulnerable. In fact, because they suppress
burns—a sign of skin damage—high-SPF products may tempt you to stay in the sun longer. The
best possible UVA protection from any sunscreen is only about 20.
Be a daily user.. A recent study found that using sunscreen daily reduced the risk of
6
7
melanoma, the most dangerous kind of skin cancer. Wear it if you’re gardening, hiking or
even sightseeing, and look for lip balm and makeup with added sun protection.
Use safe sunscreens. Some sunscreens may do more harm than good. For example,
Food and Drug Administration research suggests that retinyl palmitate, used in sunscreens,
may increase the rate of skin tumors. Other ingredients, such as oxybenzone or octyl
methoxycinnamate (OMC), may disrupt the endocrine system. And nanoparticles of titanium
dioxide (TiO2) and/or zinc oxide (ZnO) may be more harmful than larger forms; these minute
chemicals are able to reach different parts of the body, cross the placenta, or cause DNA damage
linked to cancer.
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ASTAXANTHIN:
BEAUTY FROM TIP TO TOE
By Vera Tweed
Imagine the amount of energy wild salmon use to swim upstream to
spawn, fighting against many miles of strong currents, and leaping
tall waterfalls in a single bound. If you’ve ever witnessed a salmon
run, you have to admit, human superheroes could learn a thing
or two. What if you could harness some of that amazing power to
mitigate sun damage and keep your skin beautiful?
In fact, you can, with a very strong antioxidant—astaxanthin—that helps the salmon meet the tremendous demands of
its physically challenging lifestyle. Astaxanthin (pronounced “astaZAN-thin”) comes from algae that is an important food source for
salmon—and that gives the fish its pink color. In supplements, the
nutrient is extracted from the algae in a form the human body can
utilize.
ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION
In skin, free radicals promote lines and wrinkles and destroy the
collagen that gives young skin its elasticity. When antioxidants
neutralize free radicals, they protect against damage and may also
help repair it. As antioxidants go, astaxanthin is very powerful.
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“When it’s matched up to other antioxidants like vitamin E or
vitamin C, astaxanthin turns out to be somewhere between 60
and 100 times more potent in terms of its ability to fight free
radicals,” says Nicholas Perricone, MD, board certified dermatologist, researcher, anti-aging expert, and author of 11 books, most
recently Forever Young: Introducing the Metabolic Diet. In addition
to studying all the scientific literature on astaxanthin for more than
12 years, Perricone has personally carried out research with the
supplement. Reasons why it is so powerful, he says, include: The
unique structure of astaxanthin enables it to work in multiple ways
in every cell. “It intersperses into the cell membrane and all parts of
the cell, giving protection, so therefore it can be at the right place
to protect the cells from free radicals,” says Perricone. It takes much
less than a split second for a free radical to trigger inflammation,
but that inflammation continues for hours or days. Astaxanthin
not only neutralizes free radicals but it also stops the inflammatory
process.
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get D, safely
Dozens of recent studies have
linked vitamin D intake with increased
immunity and reduced risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes,
and high blood pressure. Meanwhile,
vitamin D levels in Americans have
been decreasing steadily over the
past two decades; a 2008 report in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
found that as many as half of all adults
and children have less than optimum
levels, and as many as 10 percent
of children are highly deficient. The
body’s main source of vitamin D is
sunshine, but wearing sunscreen
inhibits the skin’s production of this
crucial compound.
WHAT’S THE SOLUTION? Even the
experts disagree. According to the
American Academy of Dermatology,
there’s no safe exposure to the sun,
and the risks of any sun exposure
outweigh the benefits. But the American
Medical Association recommends
10 minutes of direct sun exposure,
sans sunscreen, several times a week.
It’s hard to get adequate vitamin
D from diet alone, so supplements
are one answer, but there’s some
controversy about the proper amount.
Currently, the recommended dose of
vitamin D from food and supplements is
400 IUs a day, but most experts agree
that’s too low. The Institute of Medicine
has launched new research to reassess
the current guidelines, and is expected
to raise the recommended levels,
perhaps to as high as 2,000 IUs a day.
the best advice:
*
*
*
*
Get your vitamin D levels tested
to determine if you’re low or
deficient.
Consider spending 15 minutes a
day in the sun without sunscreen;
better yet, take a brisk walk.
Increase food sources of vitamin
D, especially fish: a 3-oz serving of
wild salmon has 500 to 1,000 IUs
of D.
Consult a skilled nutritionist or
medical provider for advice on the
best vitamin D supplements.
NATURAL FIRST AID KIT:
7 Essentials
Summer activities mean more chance
of scrapes, burns, and bruises.
Prepare yourself: fill a small nylon hip
sack with natural first-aid supplies.
Include adhesive bandages, alcohol,
instant cold packs, tweezers and
these seven essentials:
1
Bach Rescue Remedy, to center
and calm the emotions after
trauma; a small bottle of drops is
easiest to carry, or choose pastilles
or spray.
Traumeel Pain Relief Gel, for
muscle and joint pain, sports
injuries, bruising and strains; or look
for a straight arnica gel.
2
Aloe vera gel helps relieve minor
sunburns, redness and chapped,
irritated skin; or use a cream with
St. John’s wort, and/or comfrey.
3
Calendula ointment, to relieve
itching, pain, and redness from
insect bites and stings.
4
Florasone Cream, a natural
homeopathic alternative to
cortisone for itches and rashes,
including poison ivy and poison oak.
5
DEET-Free Buzz Away bug spray
to ward off mosquitoes, flies,
ticks, fleas, and gnats.
6
Tea tree oil has antiseptic,
antibacterial, antifungal, and
antiviral properties, and can be
used on bites, stings and scrapes.
7
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with ginkgo to invigorate skin and give
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Jojoba oil soothes
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BACH ORIGINAL
FLOWER ESSENCES
RESCUE REMEDY
has been dubbed
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for its ability to help
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calm during times
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From travel frustrations to a sprained
ankle, it works to
ease emotions.
BOIRON ARNICA
GEL. Outdoor fun
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Great for sunburn,
insect bites, and skin
irritations.
QUANTUM HEALTH
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annoying insects
away without DEET
or other harmful
chemicals. This
convenient spray is
sweat proof, waterproof, and has a
pleasant aroma.
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TROPICAL
Mother-daughter pair Mary Beth and Becca Kaplan
reveal how a nutrition program and Costa Rican retreat helped
them reclaim their health and their lives
BY MARY BETH KAPLAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY STRONG FOR GR8PHOTO.COM
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EVERAL YEARS AGO,
I lost my entire colon—and almost lost my life. After six weeks
at the famous Mayo Clinic, I was left with an extremely compromised digestive system (to put it mildly). It changed the way I ate,
digested, and viewed food. I was no longer able to eat what I loved.
Sugar caused problems, and I couldn’t eat anything raw. I had no
appetite, let alone cravings. Eating became a tedious chore. My
weight at times went down to as low as 85 pounds, and for a time
I needed a walker to get around.
I had to be vigilant about keeping my weight up, but getting
eeven basic nutrition was a challenge, and painful
distention, bloating, gas, cramping, and pain became
d
tthe norm. My doctors had done all they could.
My 17-year-old daughter, Becca, suffered with her
own
o health concerns. She had food addiction issues
aand was “hooked” on sugar. She was prone to hostile
ooutbursts at home, and her brothers had only halfjjokingly suggested she be institutionalized. We were
aall walking on eggshells. She’d say things like, “You’re
breathing too loud!”
After I read a book called The Truth
About
Beauty by Kat James, in which
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she
describes
her own 12-year struggle
sh
Mary Beth (before)
with
an
eating
disorder and how she
w
used
nutrition
and
supplements to
us
overcome
it,
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wondered
if her approach
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might
help
Becca.
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eventually
learned
mi
about
Kat’s
week-long
“Total
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mation” programs around the country,
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and—at the peak of one of Becca’s more
and
difficult periods—decided to get us both to
Kat’s program, to help her, never imagining
Becca (b
efore)
I wou
would transform my health as well.
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THE WEEK THAT CHANGED
EVERYTHING
I had no intention of eating the food served
at Kat’s program, figuring it would cause
me problems. She insisted I get my doctor’s
approval to try her diet anyway, and the first
night of the program I couldn’t resist the
“Low Impact” Turkey Fennel dish from her
book. It was high in fat and even had dairy
and some vegetables I had not been able to
eat. To my shock (and per Kat’s prediction),
my extremely touchy digestive system
responded flawlessly.
Kat explained that the absence of sugar
(and anything that turned into it) was
likely decreasing my reactivity. I continued
eating what she served as the days went
on. I did not make my usual shakes and
was not served grains all week. Amazingly,
my usual bloat began to diminish, my gas
literally went away, and my energy began to
increase. Not only was I surviving without
my beloved food staples, I was thriving
without them. And I found myself actually
savoring and enjoying the mouth-watering
food, including amazing desserts, which I’d
given up long ago. The changing state of my
digestion was miraculous to me.
In the meantime, Becca was having her
own revelations. The first couple days coming
off of the sugar, she ducked into our room a
few times to nap or let some emotional flair
ups pass, but she knew by the third morning
that “something was happening.”
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(from left): Mary
Beth and Becca
enjoy a trail ride to a
waterfall for a photo
shoot with Kat’s
other attendees.
Mary Beth, who
once relied on a
walker to get around,
zip lines over the
rainforest canopy!
A staff member at
Leaves and Lizards
Arenal Volcano
Cabin Retreat in
La Fortuna, Costa
Rica, packs Mary
Beth’s twisted ankle
with freshly picked
anti-inflammatory
herbs. Becca milks a
goat at Leaves and
Lizards.
Becca: “I
couldn’t imagine that anything
could ever calm the “beast” of my food
addiction. The beast that used to wake me up
at 6 a.m. “needing” to stuff myself with sugary
cereal. The one that compelled me through
three fast food drive-through places in one
night, or to use all my babysitting money to
buy candy. Sometimes I’d be so drugged after
my binges I’d get blurry vision; I almost got
in a wreck once. My abdomen would look
like I was six months pregnant. I obsessed
over calories and skipped meals only to binge
again, no matter how hard I tried not to.
And as soon as there was a little room in my
stomach, my mind would obsess over what I
could eat again.
The foods we were eating at Kat’s seemed
so “fattening” that I wondered how I could eat
so many calories and get through the program
without gaining weight. But by the third day,
I realized I had no more cravings and began
feeling calmer than I’d been in a long time.
I never craved once at her program because I
was never given the chance to feel deprived.
Unbelievably, willpower was suddenly a
non-issue. Kat definitely proved to me that you
can eat all you want as long as food does not
spike your blood sugar, and is nutrient-dense
and full of good fat.”
BACK HOME
It was the morning after we arrived home that my sons, after spending the morning with
us, said, “She’s not insane anymore!”
Not only were Becca’s emotions in check, but her body started shrinking too. Kat called it
inflammation loss. After five months, over 35 pounds had been shed. Becca was down from
size 10 to a 4, but she never stepped on a scale or focused on being a certain size. She was more
concerned about her mood and her relationship with food.
As for me, it was beyond words how much more alive I began to feel. I’d actually
regained my appetite and could eat so many foods I couldn’t touch before, like cooked
onions and garlic, which used to destroy me. I now knew it was the rice or grain I used to
eat them with that caused the problems for me. Soon, I didn’t have to worry about keeping
my weight up like before. I still had times where my digestive tract acted up and I’d have
inflammation and struggle for a few days, but it seemed to be triggered by stress, not diet.
Thankfully, those times are now the exception, not the rule.
My energy is on an entirely different level than when I started. My good HDL cholesterol went up 12 points, and my LDL cholesterol and triglycerides all went down 10-12
points, even though I was eating more cholesterol than I had ever eaten.
What is really priceless for me, though, is being able to sit down with friends and family
and partake in the celebration of eating along with everyone else. After living as I had, I
realize what a gift that is and don’t take it for granted!
“Before Kat’s program, I couldn’t even sleep at night and would not be able to function
during the day from lack of sleep and my bingeing ‘hangovers.’ That dramatically changed after
the program. An added benefit was that my allergies, itchy eyes, sneezing, and wheezing during
exercise stopped.
I did hit a bump in the road after a while. After about six months of feeling really good, I
began to forget about my progress and take for granted the miracles that had happened. I began
to resent not being able to eat ‘regular food’ like pizza and other junk with my friends, so I
started indulging again. The taste of the junk wasn’t as great as I remembered, but I felt that
obsession starting to return.
When I found out about the opportunity to go to Costa Rica to do another program with
Kat, it I was motivated to get back on track.”
Becca:
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A view of Arenal
volcano from Leaves
and Lizards Arenal
Volcano Cabin
Retreat, the Costa
Rican home of Kat
James’ life-changing
Total Transformation
program. To learn
more about Leaves
and Lizards, go to
www.leavesandlizards.com.
FAST-FORWARD TO MARCH 2011: COSTA RICA
We had stayed in touch with Kat by doing her brush-up teleseminars over the phone. She was so excited by our transformations that
she in
invited us to attend her program at Leaves and Lizards
Arenal
Volcano Cabin Retreat in Costa Rica. We were in
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TROPICAL
In the year since we’d attended the first program, I
TRANSFORMATION
had
never “fallen off the wagon” and it took no willpower
with
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to stay the course—just smart planning, shopping, and
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have made it easy for me to stick with it. Becca stayed
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for the most part, but fell off temporarily. I think the
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stumble
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galvanized her commitment to staying on the regimen.
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Once in Costa Rica, we were both enchanted by the experience
James for her Total
of “living off the land” while enjoying the luxury of the exotic
Transformation
Costa Rica program
accommodations and pampering (the volcanic mud facial was
in 2011 or 2012 at
awesome!) We gathered our eggs from a chicken coop, picked noni
incredible Leaves
and green papaya right from the trees, and made cheese from a goat
and Lizards near
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we’d just milked! Desserts included homemade passion fruit ice
to www.amazincream and a delicious flourless cake*. Fresh green papaya, garlic,
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When we returned home to Arizona, my doctor was thrilled to hear
that I’d been swimming near a thundering waterfall, zip lining, hiking
to the base of a volcano, and soaking in a hot river fed by the volcano!
I did twist my ankle, and the locals packed it with fresh anti-inflammatory herbs we picked right there. The experience was “pura vida” as
they say in Costa Rica—pure life!
“Girls my age are partying and eating junk. I see my friends try
to get off sugar, but they rarely succeed because they are too afraid of fat
and don’t take supplements. Kat taught us how important eating ample
fat is when you get off sugar. She is also a huge fan of supplements,
as they helped her get her life back after her eating disorder. I am so
grateful to have found a way of living and eating that truly works.”
Becca:
To learn more
about Kat James'
bestselling book or
Total Transformation
program, visit www.
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SUPPLEMENTS WE BOTH TAKE:
• NORDIC NATURALS Ultimate Omega
• DR. OHHIRA’S Probiotics
• NATURAL VITALITY Natural Calm
• NEW CHAPTER Neurozyme
• Turmeric
• Chromium for blood sugar support
• High-potency vitamin D3
MARY BETH’S SUPPLEMENTS
• Betaine HCL
• ENZYMEDICA Digest Gold
• LIFE EXTENSION Mitochondrial Energy
Optimizer
• SOD
• NEW CHAPTER ORGANICS 40+ Every
Woman II
• NEW CHAPTER Zyflamend
• Sea buckthorn
• Vitamin C
• ALOE LIFE Aloe Gold Juice Concentrate
• Trace minerals
BECCA’S SUPPLEMENTS
• NATURE' S WAY DIM Plus Estrogen
Metabolism Formula
• BARLEAN'S Brevail
• SOLARAY Adrenal Caps
• SOLARAY BioZinc
• METAL-FREE (to reduce heavy metal
accumulation)
• Holy basil (to address anxiety)
• Methionine, inositol, and
phosphadidyl choline for brain health
• GABA for sleep
• 5-HTP for sleep and mood
• L-tyrosine
• Free-form amino acids to calm
mood and food obsession
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Bone Health:
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permanent structure. It’s even easy to believe that once we
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By Kim Erickson
Beauty At Your Fingertips
Forget all those chemically-packed potions and polishes. The true secret to
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slightest provocation? If you think healthy nails are out
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Our nails are our fingertip’s protective armor, guarding them
against injury and infection. Made up of layers of a hard, fibrous
protein called keratin, the nail rests on a fleshy pad of skin known
as the nail bed. At the base of the nail bed is the matrix, from
which all new nail growth springs. The cuticle, a thin strip of
flexible skin, protects the matrix from dirt and bacteria which
could result in an infection.
Your nails are an excellent indicator of your inner health.
For example, hangnails can indicate a deficiency in protein,
folic acid, or vitamin C. White spots can point to a need for
more vitamin B6 or zinc. And peeling nails can mean low levels
of vitamins A, C, or calcium. Adopting a diet rich in high quality
protein, colorful fruits and vegetables, and whole grains may help
prevent future nail problems by giving them the nutrients they
need. Taking a multivitamin can help fill in any nutrients you
may be missing.
Certain nutrients can also strengthen your nails if they are thin
or break easily. Topping the list is biotin. This little-known B vitamin
is readily absorbed into the core of the nail, where it thickens nails
and encourages healthy growth. While the recommended dose is a
mere 30 mcg daily, most studies of biotin’s benefits use considerably
more. In one controlled trial, nails became 25 percent thicker in
the volunteers who took a daily dose of biotin—which translated
to stronger nails with less splitting. Another study by researchers at
Columbia University in New York found that, among people who took
biotin for brittle nails, 63 percent showed improvement after six months.
Although rich sources of dietary biotin include egg yolks, cauliflower, peanuts, and lentils, you’ll need to take a biotin supplement
boasting at least 1,000 mcg—the minimum amount used in most
studies—to see results. But be patient. It can take several months
before you notice improvement.
Silica is another nutrient that can boost nail strength and
prevent brittleness. A trace mineral, silica is found in a variety of
vegetables, whole grains, and seafood. Once you eat a silica-rich
food, it is converted to orthosilicic acid in the body, which increases
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its absorption. Even so, only about 40
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Many supplements designed to enhance
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than you get from food, and these may be
more effective for strengthening nails. Silica
is also found in the herb horsetail, which
not only helps nails stay strong, but also
treat nail psoriasis, a condition that causes
discoloration and pitting.
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Sulfur, found in garlic, helps nails grow.
You can take garlic capsules internally, as
well as crush a clove and add it to your nail
polish. After a week, paint your nails with
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As critical as it is to feed your nails from
within, pampering them from without is
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To keep cuticles from drying and tearing,
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Natural remedies for occasional athletes
W
hen Friday rolls around, freedom from the work week is so close you
can taste it. You were born to be outside, climbing those mountains,
hoisting those sails, the sun warm on your shoulders.
If you’ve been cooped up indoors, the urge to get outside and move can be
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warm-up, make sure your equipment fits, and if you’re fatigued from the week,
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Overexertion and Sore Muscles
You know the sensation: you’re back at work after an active weekend and your
muscles are on fire. What happened? It’s Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS),
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muscles so hard that they can’t get enough oxygen to release the pyruvate, a
compound generated in the process of burning glucose to create energy.
What to do? Try a CARNOSINE supplement before and after your next exercise.
This dipeptide, found in muscle and brain tissue, appears to both prevent the
accumulation of lactic acid by acting as a buffer between muscles, and facilitate
muscle contraction and recovery. Or try CISSUS, a healing herb used in India.
It aids recovery by increasing the body’s available collagen, which is necessary
for repairing tissue that’s been broken down during intense workouts. High in
ascorbic acid, carotene, calcium, and phytosterols, cissus also promotes bone
reformation—which makes it a good choice if you’ve broken something. Another
supplement to consider is CARNITINE, an essential nutrient derived from the
amino acid lysine. In a 2002 study of weekend warriors at Ball State University
in Indiana, researchers found that carnitine supplementation significantly helped
participants recover from high-intensity exercise. Taken regularly prior to a
workout, it promotes energy and endurance and decreases tissue damage, which
translates as less muscle soreness.
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Although these are minor injuries, they feel
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PERFECT POACHED SALMON WITH BITTER GREENS SALAD
Serves 4
Wild Alaskan salmon is so rich in flavor that it needs little in the way of adornment. This classic dish is ready in 20 minutes,
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keep level 1/4 to 1/2-inch deep.
3. While salmon is cooking, tear
lettuces into bite-sized pieces and
toss together in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together
mustard, vinegar, remaining garlic,
and remaining rosemary.
4. Whisk in walnut oil and olive oil,
and season to taste with salt
and pepper. Drizzle just enough
dressing over salad to lightly coat
leaves, and toss to mix well.
5. Remove cooked salmon from pan,
peeling skin off if necessary. To
serve, divide salad between four
individual plates. Arrange a salmon
fillet beside each salad. Garnish
with fresh rosemary springs, and
serve immediately.
PER SERVING: 368 CAL; 40 G PROT; 20 G
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1 tablespoon olive oil
4 salmon fillets
4 teaspoons tamari
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
5 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 small head frisee
1 small head radicchio
1 medium Belgian endive
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1/4 cup olive oil
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Season
fillets with salt and white pepper.
Place fillets in pan, skin side down,
and sear for 1 to 2 minutes, until a
golden crust forms.
2. Turn salmon over, and sprinkle top
with tamari, 4 of the garlic cloves,
and 4 teaspoons of the minced
rosemary. Add 1/2 cup water to
pan, reduce heat to mediumlow, cover and cook for 10 to 12
minutes, depending on thickness of
fish, adding more water if needed to
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PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS
WITH SHALLOTS, WILD
MUSHROOMS, AND
ARUGULA
THE DISH ON FISH
OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENTS
Purified supplements ensure a toxin-free source of omegas
By Vera Tweed
Serves 4
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium shallots, sliced into thin rings
1 pound wild mushrooms (shiitake
caps, oyster mushrooms, lobster,
or others), thinly sliced
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese cooking
wine) or sweet white wine
20 medium to large sea scallops
(about 2 pounds)
6 cups packed baby arugula leaves
or coarsely chopped arugula
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add shallot
rings and mushrooms, and stir
to coat with oil. Cook for 2 to 3
minutes, until mushrooms are lightly
browned, stirring frequently. Stir in
mirin, reduce heat to low, cover and
cook until mushrooms and shallots
are soft and golden-brown, 5 to
7 minutes longer. If needed, add
water a tablespoon at a time to pan
Pan-Seared Scallops with Shallots,
Wild Mushrooms, and Arugula
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More than 8,000 human studies have been carried out on fish and omega-3s, showing
reduced chronic internal inflammation that underlies heart disease, reduced risk of stroke,
improvements in diabetes, and a host of other ills—from PMS to rheumatoid arthritis. To
maintain good health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating at least
two 3.5-ounce servings per week of fatty fish, but according to a study of 21,675 people
published in Neurology, fewer than one in four Americans over the age of 45 eats that much.
This is where supplements can help fill in the gaps.
FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS
Fish oil supplements should provide the two key omega-3s: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Both are essential nutrients, meaning we must get them
from our diet.
On the label, look for the amount of EPA and DHA per serving, as some products
are formulated to contain higher percentages of these omega-3s, and choose toxin-free
products. According to a Scientific Statement by the AHA, 0.5 to 1.8 grams daily of an EPA/
DHA combination (approximately 1.6 to 6 g of most fish oils) significantly reduces risk of
death from heart disease and all other causes.
KRILL OIL SUPPLEMENTS
Krill are tiny shrimplike creatures eaten by whales and small fish that contain omega-3s. The
EPA/DHA content in krill is only about 14 percent, compared to approximately 30 percent
in fish oil. However, the structure of krill fat makes it more absorbable, so a smaller amount
may be required, according to a review of human studies in Alternative Medicine Review.
The EPA/DHA in krill is bound to phospholipids, fat-like substances that make up cell
membranes in both krill and humans, and this enhances delivery of the omega-3s to our
cells. And, krill oil naturally contains astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant.
Therapeutic doses of krill oil, to improve health states, range from 1 to 3 g of the oil
daily, and a maintenance dose is 500 mg daily, according to a review of available research
in Alternative Medicine Review.
to prevent scorching.
2. While mushrooms are cooking,
heat olive oil a large, heavy skillet
over medium-high heat. Dry
scallops thoroughly. Season with
white pepper and sear on one
side, without turning, until golden,
about 3 minutes. Turn scallops
over, reduce heat to medium, and
continue cooking, uncovered, until
scallops are firm and opaque in the
center, about 3 minutes longer.
3. Transfer mushrooms from pan to
a plate and cover to keep warm.
Rinse arugula, shake dry, and with
water still clinging to the leaves,
drop into the hot mushroom pan.
Add 1 tablespoon water and stir
to cook until just wilted, about 1
minute.
4. To serve, divide arugula between
four individual plates, arranging
in a circle. Mound mushrooms
in the center of each arugula
circle. Arrange scallops on top of
mushrooms, and serve immediately.
PER SERVING: 498 CAL; 77 G PROT; 10 G
TOTAL FAT (2 G SAT FAT); 127 G CARB; 183 MG
CHOL; 884 MG SOD; 3 G FIBER; 4 G SUGARS
PORNCHAI MITTONGTARE
This simple but gorgeous dish is an
elegant appetizer; or serve it as a
light entrée with a side of linguine
tossed with olive oil and garlic, and a
generous salad. In place of fresh wild
mushrooms, you may substitute a
combination of shiitakes and criminis,
or reconstituted dried mushrooms.
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