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Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

This modern case of scurvy was caused by eating only processed foods, with no fresh fruits or vegetables. Vitamin C was the antidote. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is necessary for tissue growth and repair, particularly in the gums. Vitamin C also plays a critical role in the absorption of iron, which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, thereby preventing anemia. Doctors frequently will administer vitamin C in combination with iron, for vitamin C creates an acidic pH in the stomach so that iron-bound compounds can be absorbed.

The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

In addition, he didn't get much in the way of "live" foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, or fish. Apart from the fact that he wasn't getting a lot of fiber or essential vitamins and minerals, he was also low in EFAs, which come mainly from fish and plant foods. EFAs in the first place. In addition, supermarket shelves are filled with products that contain processed fats—called hydrogenated fats and trans-fatty acids (TFAs)—which actually interfere with EFA metabolism.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

There are grains and vegetables that are not appropriate for your body type. In early February 1994, I went to an Ayurvedic doctor. He gave me a very gentle treatment consisting of diet, aromatherapy, massage, and meditation. After three weeks of following that treatment, my blood count went up for the first time. I keep up with this treatment still. My last checkup at the hospital showed normal white cells. Red cells were a little bit low. They were 3.83, and the normal count is four. But they are increasing day by day. My energy level is excellent.

The best protein sources are from vegetables and include whole grains, especially millet, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, whole grain oats, and brown rice. A wonderful way for cooking whole grains is to put one part grain to four parts water in a slow cooker. Before going to sleep, turn the cooker on low or automatic shift, which starts high and lowers. When you wake up in the morning, you have a creamy, delicious whole-grain cereal. That's a wonderful way to eat whole grains every day. "Eat small quantities of legumes daily.

Immune herbal formulation LOCAL TREATMENT Vitamin A suppositories Herbal suppositories CONSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT Dietary changes Use of condoms Avoidance of smoking An optimal immunity diet is low in fat, and high in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Immune system inhibitors such as coffee, sugar, alcohol, and fat are omitted. At the end of three months, it is very important to follow up again with a health practitioner, and to obtain another Pap smear. Sometimes a biopsy is also needed.

Clinical Experience DIET AND NUTRITION A diet high in complex carbohydrates can make a difference; fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and some fish are recommended. Red hot peppers, cayenne pepper, and regular or daikon radishes cut through mucus and help to eliminate breast lumps. SUPPLEMENTS. These nutrients offer extra help when combined with a cleansing diet: Antioxidants. Selenium, and vitamins A, C and E. Magnesium. Magnesium cleanses by entering cells and forcing out excesses of calcium and other minerals. Iodine drops. Iodine speeds up the metabolism of the thyroid gland.

The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

Scientists have known for nearly 50 years that the traditional Mediterranean diet, which contains little saturated fat and is also high in whole grains, fish, fi'esh fruits, and vegetables, is close to ideal. I told Costas that the most efficient way for him to lower cholesterol would be to revert to his native diet. I also advised him to get at least 30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise 5 days a week. Few habits are harder to change than the way we eat. But Costas was motivated. When I saw him again 3 months later, he said he'd had no problem turning his diet around.

Steamed vegetables, cooked beans, unprocessed cooking oils?they all provide healthy amounts of these important substances. The point is that nearly everyone can get healthful amounts of EFAs without making dramatic overhauls in their usual diets. It's true that EFA supplements can help when you aren't eating as regularly or as wholesomely as you'd like. But I always advise people to get these vital nutrients from natural food sources whenever possible, if only because foods also provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemi-cals that we need for optimal health.

I also recommended that she reduce the amount of sugar in her diet and increase the amount of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. To her initial dismay, Jeanie quickly gained about 2 pounds on the new diet. She was tempted to give it up, but the thought of eliminating the acne for good encouraged her to persevere. It paid off. The acne disappeared within 2 months after Jeanie started the diet, and the outbreaks didn't come back. An important note: Jeanies story is compelling, but it would be a mistake to take her story as proof that flaxseed oil is an effective treatment for acne.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

So far there is no evidence that we require more fats and oils than are present in a spectrum of whole foods: grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits. In fact, there is ample evidence that added fats and oils contribute to the diseases common in our society. So one of the challenges of reaching a peaceful, loving relationship with your food is to eliminate from your spectrum of choices the greasy, the fried, the fat-and-oil-added. This also includes large amounts of high-fat whole foods like nuts, cheeses, and most red meat. But, like giving up sugar and salt, this can be a wrenching shift.

The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

All oils are made by pressing seeds, nuts, or vegetables in order to extract the oils. If the processing stopped right here, most oils would be richer in EFAs than they actually are. Unfortunately, every stage of the manufacturing process creates conditions that degrade EFAs. The more heavily processed the oil, the fewer EFAs it contains. When you're shopping for oils, here are a few points to keep in mind: ?Buy expeller-pressed or cold-pressed oils.

The Natural Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs Frantisek Stary See book keywords and concepts

Coriander has a well-established place in the food industry as a seasoning that not only markedly improves the flavour and aroma of food but also makes heavier meats and pickled vegetables more digestible. It has the same effect when used in making breads and as an ingredient of curry-powder. It is also an ingredient of certain digestive liqueurs and is used to give aroma to certain beers. Coriander has been used by the people of India and the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Coriander (1) is an annual herb reaching up to eighty centimetres in height.

Toxic Sludge is Good For You: Lies, Damn Lies and the Public Relations Industry John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton See book keywords and concepts

Grace, Upjohn and Calgene also had major investments in biotech development and were poised to follow Monsanto's lead by introducing their own genetically-altered fruits, vegetables and farm animals?frankenfoods" such as genetically-engineered cows from Bristol-Myers Squibb that produce human mother's milk protein; potatoes that kill pests by producing their own insecticide; slow-ripening tomatoes; virus-resistant squash; herbicide-tolerant cotton and soybean plants; growth hormone for pigs; and meat from cloned cattle.

Root crops such as potatoes, carrots and other vegetables which are grown under the ground can take up unacceptable high levels of heavy metals. ... It should be noted that once the lead levels are present in the soil they stay there for an indefinite period of time. . . . We have at times dropped suppliers who have used the municipal sludge on their crop land."79 In 1995, however, a Heinz representative said they were reconsidering their policy. Other companies are following suit.

Dr. Earl Mindell's Unsafe at Any Meal: How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Your Food Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis See book keywords and concepts

Secrets of the Pyramid Revealed The Food Guide Pyramid, which the USDA created to replace the old four basic food groups (fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, milk, and meat), is designed to be used by all people, two years of age or older, and consists of five major food categories plus a miscellaneous one—which, sadly, is still far too often indulged in by far too many. Taking the pyramid from the base up, where most of your selections should come from, here's the general guide for choosing a healthy diet: Breads, Cereals, Rice, & Pasta 6 to 11 servings a day.

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR When buyingfreshfruits and vegetables: Be wary of crates without government stamps, such as "U.S. Grade No. 1," or that are not marked "Packed Under Continuous Inspection of the U.S. Department of Agriculture" or "Packed by [name of company] Under Continuous Federal-State Inspection." BEST HEALTH BUY Organic produce. When buyingpoultry: Watch out for the lack of a state or federal inspection stamp (that is, "Inspected for Wholesomeness by U.S. Department of Agriculture P-42"), or a "USDA A Grade" stamp, which indicates quality.

But it's approved as an additive by the FDA and USDA, and is used on fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, wheat, shell eggs, herbs, spices, and dried vegetable seasonings—and has not yet been proven conclusively safefor human consumption! Irradiation (a "cold sterilization" process involving gamma rays from nuclear material, x-rays, or high-energy electrons) has been used for many years to kill insects in wheat and flour and control microbial contamination of spices and seasonings, as well as to destroy parasites in meat and poultry—but not without taking its toll.

On fresh whole vegetables and fruits, the notice is supposed to appear on a display card or on each single piece, but the requirement is often ignored and rarely enforced. By law, the notice must appear on multi-ingredient products that include irradiated meat or poultry (such as irradiated chicken in a TV dinner), but you have to look really carefully to spot it. Some foods may be irradiated twice, as in ground meat used in a prepared frozen chili that is also irradiated—but you, the consumer, will never know it.

Fruits and vegetables irradiated up to the FDA maximum can be labeled as "fresh." ?Large food companies and irradiation advocates want the wording "treated with (or by) radiation" removed from consumer labels and replaced with something friendlier, like "electronically pasteurized." CONSUMER ALERT Irradiation does not kill the prion that causes mad cow disease, nor can it kill viruses such as hepatitis or the Norwalk virus in shellfish.

Thawing frozen vegetables before cooking depletes them of nutrients. 123. Cooking to Preserve Nutrients and Your Health The best way to cook foods is fast, medium, and slow. Now, hold on: This only sounds confusing. U IN a A r H Al A IN X 1V1 B fl L By fast, I mean microwaving, pressure cooking, steaming, or stir-frying, which destroy fewer nutrients while thoroughly cooking foods. By medium, I mean the temperature at which food is cooked.

The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

Available as supplements and also found in cold-water fish, game meats, and a variety of vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, the EFAs are divided into two main types: omegaSs and omegaSs. The body uses both types to create all the other fatty acids. The standard American diet is often lacking in EFAs. This may be one factor in the increasing incidence of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Landmark studies from the 1960s to the present suggest that people who get large amounts of EFAs in the diet live longer and have a lower risk of disease.

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Steamed vegetables are often available and are an excellent choice. It is usually possible to find choices that will fit your eating plan. However, the availability of so many choices may also make it difficult for you. If you know that you will overeat to "get your money's worth" at all-you-can-eat buffets, you may want to avoid going to them. If you can adhere to your plan without this being a problem, then buffets may be a great choice. Fast-Food and Chain Restaurants The fast-food choices that follow are all linked and balanced and are low-fat choices.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

You could say that dietary fiber comes from the whisk in the whisk broom, since it's the indigestible rough part of fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains—and it does a pretty fair broom imitation. Ample fiber in your diet cleans out the colon. Waste products—and possibly pesticide residues—have less time to corrupt sensitive intestinal walls. The Daily Value for fiber is 25 grams. To reach that amount, make it a point to eat more unprocessed foods, including fresh produce and whole grains. You may need to go one step farther, though.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Source: vegetables from iodine-rich soil, seafood, kelp; iodized salt—more than half of all salt consumed in U.S. is iodized—provides total iodine needed. Signs of Deficiency: Goiter, weight gain, hair loss, mental retardation. Signs of Overdose: Rare. Excess excreted. Supplement Needed? Pregnant women may need in order to get EMDR; necessary to prevent mental retardation and dwarfism in newborns. RDA for Adults: 10 mg (milligrams). RDA for Premenopausal Women: 15 mg. RDA for Pregnant Women: 30 mg.

Source: Leafy green and yellow and orange vegetables; fruit; dairy products; organ meats. Signs of Deficiency: Poor growth in children, poor resistance to infection, night blindness, dry skin. Signs of Overdose: Joint and bone pain, birth defects, blurred vision, cracked skin, hair loss. Supplement Needed? No. The body stores vitamin A for lengthy time; excess can cause problems. History: First vitamin discovered. DRDA for Adults: 200 IU or 5 meg (micrograms). RDA for Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women: 400 IU (10 meg).

Studies have found that diets rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables can not only reduce obesity, but also lower the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Vitamin substitutes for the foods themselves do not accomplish these same preventive goals. Conversely, diets high in calories and fat, particularly saturated fat, can lead to chronic diseases and morbidity. Second, the diets of many Americans do not resemble this low-fat, high-fiber ideal. Our affluence has led us to diets that contain too much fat, too little fiber, and excessive calories.

Supplements do not produce the same beneficial results seen with vegetables and fruits, probably because of currently unknown interactions with other helpful ingredients. No shortcuts here. What It Can Do for You A nutritionally healthy diet is essential to overall good health. Because the diets of many Americans are too inconsistent and too full of junk food to satisfy the body's nutritional needs, and because some people have special needs, supplements are sometimes required.

They can be toxic, and they do not substitute for the nutrient protection obtainable directly from vegetables, fruits, garlic, fish, oat bran, soy products, and other foods associated with lower incidences of disease and longer life spans. Nevertheless, many people, especially women, supplement their diets with extra calcium, vitamin E (because preliminary data suggest it may help prevent major diseases), and reasonable amounts of vitamin C. This appears to be a safe solution, avoiding overdoses and providing vitamin "insurance.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

These include undigested proteins, undigested vegetables from the nightshade family (eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers), refined sugar, pork, and alcohol. Bacteria can convert partially digested proteins into toxic substances called polyamines, which contribute to excessive cell proliferation and psoriasis. Prevention and Elimination of Psoriasis For prevention of psoriasis, proper nutrition is essential and enzyme therapy is often needed. To treat an outbreak, I recommend enzyme formulas, herbal remedies, and topical creams.

Scores of companies are now using the new gene-splicing technology to produce never-before-seen combinations of vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry, and farm animals. Over 90% of current genetic research in agriculture is for the purpose of creating plants that are cheaper to grow and cheaper to transport, and have an indefinite shelf life without losing the appearance of freshness—in other words, for bigger profits.6 Bovine Growth Hormone Recombinant bovine growth hormone, or BGH, is a genetically engineered, synthetic version of a hormone naturally produced by cows.

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