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Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

Barberry, Parsley, Kelp, Hops, Gotu Kola, Papaya, Peppermint, Ginseng, Slippery Elm, and Spirulina. •PYRIDOXINE Vitamin B6 Pyridoxinal (oxamine), Pyridoxine hydrochloric. Related compounds Pyridoxamine, and Pyridoxal. Vitamin B6 is at 940 mm. in the long wavelengths of the spectrum. WORKS WITH: Magnesium and Vitamins C; Folic Acid; B-12; Protein Methionine; High Protein diet requires more Vitamin B6; and Trace minerals. RANGE: 2mg. in males, 1.9 mg. in females; to5-25-35-50-150-400mg.perday. RDA: 2 mg. for males; 1.6 mg. for females. TOXICITY: Greater than 600 mg. per day; 2-6 gr.

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

By and large, whenever possible, most individuals need a more generous supply of vegetables and possibly whole grains to keep their bodies in balance. Some drugstores sell relatively expensive pH tape strips which can be used to check the acidity or alkalinity of your saliva and urine. Inexpensive rolls of pH tape can be ordered through Health Treasures, 265 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd., #146, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984.5a Check your morning saliva and urine before you eat or drink and see if they are more alkaline than acid.

You can eat mainly organic whole grains, brown rice and fresh fruits and vegetables, if you are not allergic to them. (Do the "Big Five " in Chapter 2 to help you determine if any of these might be a problem. (Also see Appendix D. 5a, b.) Limit or totally avoid all "white foods," such as flour, sugar, and dairy products, especially cheese. Soda pop, coffee, tea and caffeine are definitely unsuspected problems for many. The chemicals in decaffeinated beverages cause chronic unrecognized illness in some. Fish can be a concern because the water in which they live can be heavily polluted.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

While the distinction is subtle, it's nonetheless important because the belief that carbs make us fat has led a lot of us to avoid healthy, low-GI carbs such as vegetables, fruit, and high-fiber whole grains, which are antioxidant-rich and the mainstay of any low-cal diet. It is extremely hard to keep your calorie intake low if you're eating a lot of fat. Also, remember that some carbohydrate foods have a lot of fiber in them, which is entirely free of calories. Some of the carbohydrate foods in the Okinawan diet, such as konyakku (e.g.

SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews See book keywords and concepts

Our genes are set for hunter-gatherer mode, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and lean, wild game, not for the majority of foods and beverages found in today's supermarkets. It has been estimated that 300,000 to 800,000 preventable deaths per year in the United States are nutrition related. These include deaths from atherosclerotic disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Here are eleven disastrous developments in nutrition that are ruining your health and the health of most everyone in modern industrialized societies: 1. Increased portion sizes. 2.

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In the meantime, you can increase it in your diet by eating lots of almonds, dark leafy greens, seaweed, peanuts, wheat bran and whole grains, okra, and, in smaller amounts, fruits.) Even if you were somehow eating the perfect diet, you might still need supplements—because modern life demands it. Today we live in stressful environments; we eat processed foods full of preservatives, colorings, and flavor enhancers; we are exposed to pollution, pesticides, petrochemicals, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The Inflammation Syndrome: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies, and Asthma Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

Although whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, provide some vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they still fall far short of vegetables in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And as grain consumption has increased over the years, vegetable and fruit consumption has decreased. The impact of refined grains and sugars on inflammation is significant, though not as obvious as with oils and fats. Consumption of refined grains and sugars typically raises blood sugar levels and, over the long term, increases the risk of diabetes.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Best: eggs, legumes, whole grains, most nuts. Good: fish, brown rice, peas, rice bran, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, potatoes, dulse, kelp, oatmeal, prunes, raisins, spirulina, leafy greens. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) RDI: 1.1-1.3 mg UL: not established ODI: 15-50 mg Cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, dermatitis, dizziness, eye disorders, hair loss, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, skin lesions, slowed mental response. Best: cheese, egg yolks, legumes, spinach, leafy greens, nuts.

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Common food sources of zinc include pecans, Brazil nuts, whole grains, dulse and kelp (seaweed), ginger root, egg yolks, fish, legumes (especially split peas), pumpkin seeds, and oysters (be careful of too many oysters, although they are the best source of zinc, due to contamination from pollutants such as heavy metals, and the risks of contracting hepatitis A). More on zinc: • The RDA for zinc is about 15 mg a day. • The dose for optimal health and therapeutic use can range from 15 mg to 100 mg/day—we recommend 25 to 50 mg a day.

Phytates, found in foods such as whole grains, cereals, peas, corn, rice, and pinto and navy beans, are similar to oxalate in that they bind with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and trace elements in the gut. Once bound to these minerals, they are less available for absorption and use by the body. (Cooking and soaking reduces this effect.) Phytate intake may occasionally be a cause of zinc and other trace element deficiencies.

When we met Joan, she was eating intelligently—lots of vegetables, beans, whole grains, and some lean animal foods; she avoided meat, dairy, sugar, coffee, and alcohol. Still she suffered. After reviewing her lab tests, we noticed a few clues that seemed to have been previously overlooked. First, Joan's white blood cell count was very low; second, a liver enzyme called alkaline phosphatase was also very low in every blood test she had had over the years. Most doctors pay attention to this test only when its result is high, indicating bone or liver disease.

High-fiber sources include fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, and whole grains. Reduce stress Here it is again, that dreaded stress. One of the harmful effects of stress is to raise your body's level of Cortisol, a hormone from the adrenal glands that directly aggravates insulin resistance. Don't do stress! Get moving Exercise has a powerful and direct effect on restoring the body's sensitivity to insulin. Exercise works better than any medication and is a necessary ingredient in the recipe to overcome insulin resistance.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

Barberry. •INOSITOL A sweet hydrocarbon; a natural emulsifier with Choline, of Fats and cholesterol deposits; related to Choline and Biotin. WORKS WITH: Vitamins B6, Choline, and Biotin. RANGE: 500-1000 mg. RDA: None. TOXICITY: None known.

Nutrition and Mental Illness: An Orthomolecular Approach to Balancing Body Chemistry Carl C. Pfeiffer See book keywords and concepts

Such a diet often included large quantities of animal protein and excluded carbohydrate-containing foods such as whole grains and fruits. Today we know that a diet low in animal protein, but high in complex carbohydrates, gives consistently better results. The key is the emphasis on complex carbohydrates—not the pure white sugar so many people find addictive, but the type of carbohydrates found in vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains (such as oatmeal), and potatoes.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Fiber Is Detoxifying When you go on a Power Aging protocol, healthy fibers are gradually introduced into the diet in the form of whole grains, legumes, and the fruit fibers in berries. These are excellent for stimulating intestinal peristalsis, a wavelike rhythmic movement, to get food to go through your system faster, which will facilitate better and more complete digestion and elimination. Basic Rules for Eating 1. Eat primarily during the day. 2. Try to have your largest meal between one and three in the afternoon; eat a very light breakfast and a light dinner. 3.

Instead of refined cereals and processed carbohydrates, use whole grains and millet bread, spelt bread, or rice bread. Instead of fried foods and fatty snack foods laced with chemicals, have fresh salads and vegetables and other types of healthy snacks that are readily available in any health food store. Instead of salt and salty foods, use low sodium or no sodium foods and/or use spices to flavor foods. Instead of coffee and soft drinks, have herbal teas and diluted fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Supplements: (to be taken under medical supervision) > Magnesium, 400 to 600 mg per day, in divided doses. Reduce dose if diarrhea occurs. Intramuscular or intravenous injections of mag nesium may be advisable in individuals with more advanced cases. >- Coenzyme Q10, 30 to 200 mg per day. >- Taurine, 500 to 1,500 mg rwice a day. >¦ High-potency multiple vitamin/mineral (adjust doses of other nutrients as needed). >• Hawthorn (leaf with flower); dosage varies according to the preparation used. Other Recommendations: • L-arginine, 1 to 2 grams twice a day.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

Carbohydrates are the main fuel source for the body. There are two main categories of carbohydrates: complex and simple. Simple carbohydrates are fast releasing. They include sugar, honey, sweeteners, and refined grains (white refined flour or rice). In addition to causing weight gain, they can wreak havoc on your blood sugar, causing your energy to spike, then drop dramatically, which can lead to a host of other adverse health conditions. Consequently, simple carbohydrates are best kept to a minimum.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

I send two sandwiches and two thermoses with Mack for lunch—one with milk, one with coffee. I also put in a couple of apples or oranges. At dinner we have mostly chicken, turkey, fish sometimes, potatoes, and lots of vegetables—broccoli, spinach, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, brussels sprouts. We've cut back on sugary desserts and have mostly fruit or ice cream." "How about snacks?" "Since I got pregnant, we've gone to the natural-food store more. We get yogurt, ice cream bars, 'energy' bars, and we have those along with fruit." "Do you do any frying or other cooking with oils?" "Sometimes.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Vegetables (especially cabbage, raw spinach, endive, and asparagus), whole grains, citrus fruit, papaya, and tomatoes are rich sources of folic acid. Bananas, pears, and brown rice offer vitamin B6, which is a superb antioxidant in its own right, and is even known as a painkiller. But it cannot be taken alone in high doses for too long. Vitamin B12 is found in fermented tofu, tempeh, and in Bi2 lozenges of 500 to 1,000 meg a day. Avoid dietary intake of substances that deplete the B vitamin family, such as caffeine and prolonged alcohol consumption.

The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

One serving of whole grains equals one slice of bread, Vi cup of dry cereal, or Vi cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cooked cereal. Think three for beans, nuts, and seeds. Three servings per day, that is. A serving equals Vi cup of cooked beans; 2 tablespoons of sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons of almond butter; or Vi cup of nuts. Beans are an excellent source of protein, not to mention slow-burning carbohydrates. You have a wide variety to choose from.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Natural sources of magnesium include dark, leafy vegetables, sea vegetables, and whole grains. The daily recommended dose of magnesium is 1,200 mg. Manganese. Manganese is an important antioxidant that is an essential trace mineral. Manganese activates many enzymes, including those that help to maintain blood sugar levels, metabolism for energy, and healthy thyroid function. The enzymes activated by manganese are necessary for proper use of biotin, choline, thiamine, and ascorbic acid. Manganese helps to control insulin reactions.

The Super Anti-Oxidants: Why They Will Change the Face of Healthcare in the 21st Century James F. Balch, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Whole grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes are also necessary in a balanced diet. They provide fiber to keep your body's digestive tract regulated. These are better sources for your proteins than meat, yet still supply all of your amino acid requirements. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. If you do eat meat, eat less red meat and make sure it's lean. Fish and poultry are also excellent sources of protein. 3. Have a mixed diet of as many different foods as possible. 4. Eat small amounts of low-fat cheese, eggs, and dairy products. 5.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

Beans are the best protein supplement when combined with whole grains. Beans are basically Yin because they are high in oil and fat and have an expanding energy, producing gas when eaten in excess. Certain beans are considered to be more therapeutically valuable for certain conditions than others. Ideally, all beans should be soaked up to twenty-four hours before cooking. This step, along with throwing out the soak water, adding a piece of kombu seaweed, a pinch of salt, and later some suitable herbal condiments such as cumin seed or asafoetida will help to make most beans more digestible.

Rather, one should use substances that are themselves close to balance, thus the therapeutic diet emphasizes the use of 50% whole grains on a daily basis. The following chart indicates the relative Yin-Yang qualities of common foods and herbs. Since Yin and Yang are relative, fruits would be classified as being more Yin than vegetables but within the realm of fruits there would be those that have more Yang or Yin qualities than others.

Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief Neal Barnard, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The second step is to eat generous amounts of vegetables, beans, and whole grains. The fiber in these foods speeds up your body's elimination of excess estrogens. The low-fat, high-fiber combination helps bring estrogen excesses under control. I would encourage you to give this a serious try. This means following the guidelines on pages 129-130 carefully, so that, in a month or two, you can see what it will do for you. The recipes in the back of this book will make this effort a pleasure.

The Super Anti-Oxidants: Why They Will Change the Face of Healthcare in the 21st Century James F. Balch, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Be sure to have magnesium-rich foods like green leafy vegetables, whole grains, sea vegetables, legumes, and shellfish. Eat lots of foods like carrots, celery, and citrus fruits. Avoid foods that are high in oxalic acid like chocolate, spinach, and rutabagas. Some smoking facts: 1. If your parents smoke, you may have inherited the habit of smoking before you were born by absorbing nicotine through the womb. 2. Heartburn and ulcers are more prevalent in smokers. 3. Smoking causes arterial spasm, a big contributor to high blood pressure! Here are some frightening statistics: 1.

Healing Moves: How To Cure, Relieve, And Prevent Common Ailments With Exercise Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Maintain adequate intake of dietary calcium and magnesium from foods such as low- and nonfat dairy products and whole grains, leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and beans. * Stop smoking and reduce intake of dietary saturated fat and cholesterol for overall cardiovascular health.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

By macrobiotic, I do not mean a severely restricted diet consisting of only brown rice but a balanced traditional diet, combining many whole grains, beans, organic vegetables and fruits in a wholesome way. Another important aspect of the success of The Way of Herbs has been the integration of all aspects of health and healing under ancient unifying principles first expounded by Yogic, Taoist and Buddhist sages and priests thousands of years ago.

Healing Moves: How To Cure, Relieve, And Prevent Common Ailments With Exercise Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

These include: * Gradual change to a more healthful eating style with proportional increases in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. * A nonrestrictive approach to eating based on eating when hungry and stopping when full. * Gradual increase to at least 30 minutes of enjoyable physical activity each day. In addition, Connolly says, "we're encouraging the notion of a healthy weight, which someone can achieve and maintain, as opposed to a cosmetic weight or ideal weight on a standardized chart.

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